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We're ( Maple Road ) opening for Joanne on April 15th at The Bend Theatre. I'm really looking forward to this gig. Blue

Hi Raymondo, 2021 brought me the busiest gigging summer of my life. I had major surgery late October and was in the hospital for a week. I was back gigging within 3 weeks of my release from the hospital. I agree, you're duo will be busy with gigs. Most of my gigs now are for " She's Right I'm Left" the acoustic version of Maple Road. In my neck of the woods and at our level of the business it's allot more difficult to get bookings for a 4 piece rock and blues band. I'd say 80% of our 2022 gigs are acoustic. I'll be starting a thread on this growing niche, the acoustic duos and trios. Please let us know how you're acoustic gigs go. Blue

Great pic. You guys have hair, cool. Blue

The Covid Culture is different in the States . I was in New Jersey for Christmas and I went to Wal Mart and every customer and employee had a mask on. Back here in Wisconsin nobody wears a mask except me. Blue

We played the NYE Gig at The Barley Pop in Germantown, 3:00 - 6:00. Old folks hours. This was our 3rd year playing The Barley Pop on NYE. The room was packed, great crowd. Very appreciative, nice tips. We don't have much going on in January. Blue

A 4 hour commute, Ouch! I would have depped it out too. Happy New Year Dand666 Blue

Hi Rich, My fingers are crossed for you. I hope the gig happens. Blue

Mrtcat, I hope we all have better stories for NYE next year. Blue

Have a great New Years Eve gig or no gig Graham. Blue

Nice, I hope the gig in Paisley is a " go " Blue

Hi Pete, Good to hear from you. Yeah, I like you're plan for New Years Eve. I'm in New Jersey having a blast with 2 generations of family. However, Covid has thrown a few obstacles at us. I'll be back in Wisconsin in time for that 3-7 New Years Eve gig. Really, those early hours and short commute make all the difference in the world. Happy Holidays to you and you're family Pete. Stay in touch. Daryl aka Blue

Good Point Blue

When they do the count down I never get a kiss from any of the ladies. 🙁 Blue

You can't beat that. After my gig , I will return home alone. That's not too bad either. Blue

Nice, our bands look similar. Female front ? Blue

That's cool. I also play in two bands. Same members, however one offering is a 3 to 4 piece acoustic band. The other is a 4 piece electric blues rock band " Maple Road ". I've been really busy because the acoustic band is easier to book. Blue

I hope they have enough room for the bass player. We've played in small spaces and had to cut back on drums and PA gear. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Blue Jay. Blue

What are you up to this New Years Eve ? Staying home, party , gig ? Me , very low key. Gig at The Barley Pop in Germantown WI. Great hours, 3:00 - 7:00 with 15 minute commute. I should be home by 9:30. Blue

Surgery is done and I'm moving forward. Blue Thanks Dave. Between Maple Road and our acoustic act I had the busiest summer of my life. Blue

We had an acoustic gig on Saturday. The Tumble Rock Brewery. Good hours engaged crowd and good pay. We played a 2:00 - 5:00 set. Most important, we had fun. Blue

Great hearing from you Dave. Blue

Love your commentary. I did the 65 gigs a year for a few years , probably 2009 - 2012. I couldn't do that now. Hope your auditions turn into something good. Blue

That sounds cool Dave, Very nice that you had a nice summer with some good giigs.gigs. Same for me, I really got spoiled. Decent festival slots , we opened for a " Headliner" at Shank Hall" , just higher end gigs with short hours and good pay. Plus, I didn't have to drive. They picked me up in the Maple Road van. I'm sure reality will set in soon. Are you still gigging the Gibson Thunderbird? Blue

Yeah, I get it. I guess part of my problem is I'm retired and at 68 I look at things differently now. I talk big about getting away from dumps and 4 hour night gigs. However, If I can add $600.00- $700.00 dollars to my monthly income I'm going to do it. 68, some might say, time to give it up and others will say, thank God I can still do this. Thanks for the content BassAce. Blue