Well hello everybody. Hope your summer was a good one. With all of the bad weather weekends we had this last summer- i now think it's just me. We left Binghamton on beautiful sunny afternoon last Thursday and by the time we had arrived in down town Atlantic City - the wind was roaring and the rain was flying. That night while we were all sleeping in our posh "Showboat" hotel room we witnessed 70mph winds and 2 inches of standing water in our room- on the window sill. A ride across the street on the pier also blew over as well. Yep - it's just me I tell ya.
So Friday came and on to the big concert- Robin Trower at the House of Blues. (Pictured Above) you can see how we dressed to the nines for the show. A true wonder in it's self. We got out our VIP tickets and proceeded to the hall. Our downstairs seats were not very good so just as the show began we climbed 4 flights of stairs up to the balcony. Sweet view from up there. Now Robin Trower may just be one of 2 of the last living guitar legends of the 70's still left touring. With the exception of Clapton the rest are pretty much gone. Robin came out about 9:30 that night and went on to play for the better part of 2 hours. Old stuff and some new stuff as well. When 'Day of the Eagle' came on- people went crazy. For 60+ years old - this guy could rock. I can see now where Stevie Ray had picked up a few of his chops from Robin. Anyway the power band was finished but not before delivering 2 encore performances. Our whole group that night became RT believers for sure. You get the chance to see Robin Trower- don't pass it up- what an awesome showman.
Atlantic City was fun. Rain or shine it was a great place to take a trip.
Onto this week in Rock History:
Jimi Hendrix dies this week from a drug overdose in 1970
Billy Joel records Piano Man this week in 1973
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On to Saturday's show- We had a great time back up to the Hitchin' Post this last weekend. Great crowd and the people enjoyed the semi- acoustic show we brought there. Thanks to Herb and Wally Jo for coming along for the ride that night. First time we ever did 4pc gig up there and also the first time I got to play Bass for an entire evening too. Mostly acoustic styles with Wally on a Trap kit and KW and Herb on 6 strings.. Sweet...
It's always the fastest 3 hours on any stage...
And this Friday night we will once again be back up to Davy's- show begins @ 9pm. Hope to see you folks come out this week for what is sure to be a great show..
Be well be good,,, and as always be safe and do something good for someone other than yourself... It's all good my friends , All good..
Mikee^Dee
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