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Yes, but it might have been a little more than a month ago. I'm good for the summer. However, that's only because I've been included in all the acoustic bookings. Blue

Busy weekend, triple header; 6/21/2019 7:30pm - 10pm Bank Rd, Oconomowoc Stone Bank Blues Fest 6/22/2019 Pearl of Canton 7:00-10:00 6/23/2019 1pm - 2pm Cedar Creek Park Portland Rd, Cedarburg Paramount Blues Bash Blue

Agreed, We have 3 gigs coming up this weekend, hopefully we can redeem ourselves. Blue

Agreed, We have 3 gigs coming up this weekend, hopefully we can redeem ourselves. Blue

And when your up there playing Savoy Brown and Robin Trower it becomes even more of a challenge to connect with a family crowd. It all goes with the territory. I'm certainly not going to turn the money down. To my credit I went into the gig with a good attitude, had fun and left with a good attitude. That's not easy, especially when your physically beat up from playing on concrete for 4 hours.

Not great, larger stage which always is a challenge for us. I wass not happy with my playing either.4 hours was rough. Decent size crowd marginally engaged with us. Oh well Blue

Maple Road 6/15 Saturday Night 6:30pm - 10pm Regner Park Biergarten 800 N Main Street, West Bend It's an all day rain or shine festival, I think we have the last time slot. It's a 5 minute trip for me. Unfortunately these smaller local events don't seem to draw many people. I'll let you guys know what happens. Blue

In my neck if the woods being "good" no longer means much. It's about who you know.Not much action for bass players or drummers at open mics/jams around here. Blue

I don't know the story on TOPs missing bass player. I'm sure Emilio was not happy about it. Sorry guys but for me Rocco is one of those few guys that can't be properly replaced. As a matter of fact, IMO he can't be replaced period. Blue

I've. never felt open jams were a vehicle for bass players. The open jams IMO is better suited for vocalists, guitar players and blues harp guys. Blue

I think we're both experiencing what is known as " Pre- Death".😁 Blue

Thanks 4 hours is taking its toll on me. The summer won't be too bad because the festival and big stage gigs are an hour to an hour and a half. Blue

We played the 2nd annual Beer On The Bridge in Grafton. A 4 hour gig, good pay and tips. However, the overall accommodations for the band was pretty "ghetto". But I'm working so I won't complain. Blue

When someone wants me to sign a CD, my response should be; " You don't get out much, do you? Blue

Signing CDs for people at gigs always seems awkward to me. If I ask for a signature they better be famous. Blue

If I'm out at the local market mainly Aldi, occasionally a local will say, " Don't you play guitar with Maple Road?" My favorite story took place in 1971. My band won first place in the annual High School "Band In". Winning was a big deal, we went on to a State competition and the prize was $500.00. That was a lot of cash for a bunch of 16 year olds in 1972. A week after the competition I was in. New York City at famous Manny's Music and some guy came up to me and recognizes me at congratulated me on the win. I thought I was Star for the rest of the day. Blue

Fortune and Fame has passed by many of us. That's not a big deal, occasionally we're out and about and someone recognizes you. YAY! Share your brief brush with fame where someone local recognizes you when your not performing. Blue

I'm not sure we are good enough as a band. I think we get lucky with bookings and people like Jenny and they recognize her talent. Blue

The biker bar gig at the Road House was good. Our band leader did a great job on guitar, vocals and fronting. We played through the set we're going to use for our gig with The Charlie Daniels Band next month. Great weather, great crowd lots of alcohol sales. Now only if I had remembered the changes in " Crazy Little Thing Called Love" Blue

We have 3:00- 7:00 biker bar gig tomorrow. First time we've played live since St. Patrick's Day. I'll keep you posted on how it goes. Blue

That crowd looks huge! Blue

Pete that $500.00 from a bar is rare here in the Midwest, it's usually the more upscale bar/restaurants. The Harley Davidson Motor Bar is a good example. The place is pure class . Agreed, Regardless of the pay, 1 hour large crowd high profile shows are cool no matter what the pay. We have 2 in July, I just hope we can be entertaining and fun for the crowd, and keep the vibe and energy up for the hour. We haven't rehearsed much but we have several gigs before July we can try the festival set list out on. We have a " back braking" 4 hour biker bar gig tomorrow, 3:00- 7:00. Daryl

Hi Pete, Agreed, It can happen in the States , however getting a bar owner to part with $500.00 is a tough sell. And were talking about a back breaking 4 hours. I love the higher profile summer gigs where we can get $500.00 for an hour performance. Daryl

In the States bar owners will not respond to email, voice mail messages, they won't listen to CDs or watch video clips. If your not looking for money you might want to seek out high profile charity / benefit gigs. Blue