Happy Father's Day To Me!

Happy father's day to me- 

                   but-----before i go further--please excuse me.

    i've been re-miss in keeping up this blog.

Zo----i must write on--right on!

                my father's day actually started saturday--eric and julie were going to play and had 

"guest billing" at a concert with the california guitar trio,at the Sellersville theatre .

             But the day started early with eric playing at Nearfest in Bethlehem.

in a band oblivion sun,the progrock based fest----was interesting---and gave me oportunity to shop at a couple of c-d booths---and i scored the first Renaissance complete-cd--i only had a partial on a compilation--and a great recent Procal Harum --live with a orchestra from 2006-

no idea of band--except for the great Gary Brooker.---but a sweet find----the last gem---was a non-related---bonus type John Mayall,Eric Clapton-bluesbreakers -cd-that i've not listened to

yet.

                   Eric did what he usually does when drumming in a band.

He fits----he drives---makes the rhythm section better.What a show! the band was tight ,playing old and new songs---a great start to a musical day.

                 Then we reloaded Eric's Boom Theory kit-------hmm Mr.Ludwig----hasn't shown his face YET--

                    anyway----and treked to Sellersville for a sound check and first true practice of songs that were to be played just hours away---- 

                       Zo------again -----we arrived exact same time as Julie and Matt--came from Philly-

                        Paul-Hideyo-and Burt graciously greeted us and soon there was music.WOW

It was great to see a practice --soundcheck turn into the show we witnessed later that night.

                       Whilst the band finished working on material--we grabbed a meal with Matt

his parents and sister.

                         The band opened with seven or so songs----all the usual quality of showmanship

before announcing the additional bass and drums to a rather "nice applause" --

                          We purchased the--LIVE recording made that night----and have delighted 

at it's quality and substance. 

                           I'm pretty sure Robin's blog has set list etc-----you've probably read it already.

u-tube's--quote's from fan's-----i know the usual---------

 There's talk of some future studio recording----like i said earlier----what a father's day weekend---

                           Woke up sunday---fed-walked etc--the Monty---got ready--went to a great brunch--at Rembrandt's with Eric-Robin--with Julie serving-------

                           Eric made me a great card-Julie tells me i'm in for a new guitar------a PARKER

oh yeah--------and they're getting ready for a bunch of touring ----The release of "e"near----

                            "e" is coming

                                                    "e"is coming-------am i happy-?---excited? 

                  is this titled-----Happy Father's day to -----me-??

                           

                      DAM-----STRAIGHT--------

                          well i promise -------next ---post----shortly

                                          Love----Peace---to all

                                    gary-