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Lovely bass guitars. Daryl

That's our band leader, lead guitarist and lead vocalist. The bass is my 2000 MIJ Fender 1951 Precision reissue. Forget about the pretty lady. What about my white jacket. Don't I look " Dandy " ? Lol Daryl

Nice One Dave! Daryl

Happens to us all. You'll knock them dead at the next gig. Daryl

We had a great 4 piece acoustic show at The Ziegler Winery yesterday. We had a very good guest blues harp player. I played sitting down because of my ankle. The 3 hour gig went fast and we were sounding really good to me. I was approached by several people after the show. I love that. It makes me feel famous. Lol The Ziegler Winery is a beautiful venue and they feature live music 3 days a week. Super nice crowd with lots of dancing. Perfect weather. Next week we have Summerfest in Milwaukee. Daryl

Good idea. I'm sure there are other members that have had an experience with an invisible bear. Daryl

I know Larry Hartke. He's from my part of New Jersey. I remember going out to diner with him once with one of my old Jersey buddies. Daryl

I should probably share the invisible bear story for new members that haven't heard it. Daryl

Thanks Don't sell yourselves short. You guys have a good thing started. You guys sound high end so I'm hoping to hear about high end gigs for you guys. Don't be afraid to say "no" if a booking seems dodgy. Daryl Daryl

Dave, We have very few gigs with young ladies dancing . We have pensioners that stay glued to their seats. Daryl

We canceled a few remaining bookings at Club Rossdale. Not really a place for live music. The place was not a match for us. Daryl

Wow! This is cool. It would be hard to find a female lead singer like that in my area. Daryl

I'm not sure when they'll give me the " ok" to play sitting or standing. Daryl

I won't be gigging for a while. Turns out I broke my ankle. I'm scheduled for surgery Friday morning. Not fun. Daryl

I love that 800rb. Daryl

Agreed. If I just happened to run into a celebrity on the street that would be ok. The guys that are doing meet and greets after the show, they consider that work and probably just want to get our of there. Daryl

Hi Pate, I get the feeling this is going to be a very busy summer for you. I don't have anything until 6/14. The Ziegler Winery with the full Maple Road band. Daryl

That place looks " fancy". I'm jealous. Daryl

Not yet Dave, I'm not out of the woods yet. However I'm hoping I " doge a bullet " this time. I was able to walk to my mail box this afternoon. And yes, I have to be careful. I can't be walking around absent minded and aimlessly, hoping a fan might want to talk to me. Lol Daryl

That's cool Pete. That's a nice schedule.You have a lot of work. I hope we have more bookings in June than May. Daryl

Hi Guys, This was our second outside gig and the weather was great. Bad news, before we played I tripped walking down two flights of stairs and I fell. All I remember after that was people trying to help me up. I twisted my ankle really bad. I played the gig sitting down. I'm hoping it's not serious. My goal is to be able to leave the house by this Wednesday. I don't want to have to go to the clinic. We played well but I was disappointed in the turn out. For all you seniors and pensioners, don't fall. Daryl

I made myself accessible but nobody wanted to talk to me. 😮‍💨 Daryl

Back in 2005 I auditioned for a cover band that was re-grouping. They offered me the job. Two days later I got an email from them saying their old bass player was back in town and they were going with him. The band never saw a gig a broke up Daryl

Dave, Try and find the Return To Forever version with Stanly Clarke. Daryl

Exactly how I feel. Unfortunately if my band folded I could never find a band situation like the one I'm in with Maple Road. The nicer bookings. I'm driven to our gigs My bandmates and band leader are incredible. Very good money. Daryl