Greetings once again too you all and Happy October!
We had a busy week last week was so let's get right to it.
This week in Rock and Roll History - Abbey Road Album by The Beatles is released this week in 1969:
Jerry Lee Lewis accidently shoots his Bass Player -twice - while celebrating his birthday (it must have been
a great party there in 1976)
So in comes Friday night. Once again a terrific show up to the Coyote’s Bar in Binghamton. We had two guest players sit in that night as well. Thanks again Phil and Wally Jo for coming up and jamming with us.
I still think we are one of the few active bands anymore that let "friends" or even audience people sit
in while we play... It's what music is really all about in the first place- creation...isn't it?
Then we all decided on a late night snack up to the truck stop-- but that's another whole story for another there. I guess if you don't have something good to say- stifle it. KW taught me well.
So 4 hours later - Saturday begins. We all met up and decided on a couple cocktails and some dinner as we
put together the 2010 calendar.. Looks a bit challenging for the later part of July into early August. But I'm
sure we'll be just fine. (STURGIS STURGIS)
So, after a great supper up to Applebee's- off to the shows. First up, Jeff and Patty’s new band {Pawn Shop}. They were playing a benefit up to the Relief Pitcher in Binghamton. First time we got to take in the new
Sublime - Jamaican Reggae type music venue. I loved to watch these guys play - Jeff you rocked on that Strat and Patty you absolutely tore up “Gunpowder and Lead” - Nice job.. You guys were tight
Then on to Bobby's Place.... Wally Jo's band... We sat there for the better part or 2 hours and watched these
guys perform.. Never heard a band do “Sixteen Tons” and there were a few other stand outs as well like “I hear you knockin'” and not to mention “Cocaine Blues”. You guys rock too!
So off to home for some much needed sleep. I had a golf tournament to play early Sunday morning "In The Rain" of course and the on to Gordy's Place in Windsor to play
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Hello, hello, hello, Another weekend has come and gone and by the time you read this installment, Fall will be here. Wow where does the time go? Oh well let's get right to it.
This Week in Rock & Roll history - 1973- Jim Croce of the "Bad Bad Leroy Brown" Fame dies in a private plane crash. Also this week in 2003 - The man in black Dies as well- "Hello I'm Johnny Cash"......
Friday evening we played a show back up to Davy's. Now it's been a couple weeks now since we all played a show together. We were Jonesin' for sure and when that happens it's usually a good show night. Friday was no exception - we cooked.
We also had some guests come up and play as well - Pack-Rat came up and smoked a couple of southern rock favorites and we even had a guest female vocalist sing as well. I used to work with Stacey back in the old ARC days. She did a smokin' rendition of Led Zeps “Rock & Roll”. Now let me tell you this - KW never played a Zepplin tune and probably neither did DD- but this song came off perfect.. Nice job all!
The Mojo was there that night as we also kicked up the tempo for "I just want to make love to you" by Foghat and not to mention a two step version of "Keep your hands to yourself".. You go KW!
The creative juices were flowing that night and the crowd was awesome too.. I love those type of shows the best. "Stayin' while we're a playin" It's all good.............
So here we are looking at this week’s calendar: Friday night we once again visit the Coyote’s Bar - Conklin Ave. Binghamton – the show begins at 9pm..................
I hope you folks can make this show. We don't get too many shows in the big city anymore - as we love to play the Honky Tonk venues and they continue to be hard ones to find. One of these days we will find our New Home for city gigs- you'll see. We like them small and tight - and active too.. enough said...
Oh and Sunday afternoon you can catch us up to Gordy's in Windsor - as we play a benefit - we go on about 3 or 4pm- one never knows exact times when you play a benefit. Stop down and help support the cause and check us out too.. We'd love to see ya's.
Catch you all on the other side... Be Well Be happy-- and be safe.
-mikee dee^^ peace^
This Week in Rock & Roll history - 1973- Jim Croce of the "Bad Bad Leroy Brown" Fame dies in a private plane crash. Also this week in 2003 - The man in black Dies as well- "Hello I'm Johnny Cash"......
Friday evening we played a show back up to Davy's. Now it's been a couple weeks now since we all played a show together. We were Jonesin' for sure and when that happens it's usually a good show night. Friday was no exception - we cooked.
We also had some guests come up and play as well - Pack-Rat came up and smoked a couple of southern rock favorites and we even had a guest female vocalist sing as well. I used to work with Stacey back in the old ARC days. She did a smokin' rendition of Led Zeps “Rock & Roll”. Now let me tell you this - KW never played a Zepplin tune and probably neither did DD- but this song came off perfect.. Nice job all!
The Mojo was there that night as we also kicked up the tempo for "I just want to make love to you" by Foghat and not to mention a two step version of "Keep your hands to yourself".. You go KW!
The creative juices were flowing that night and the crowd was awesome too.. I love those type of shows the best. "Stayin' while we're a playin" It's all good.............
So here we are looking at this week’s calendar: Friday night we once again visit the Coyote’s Bar - Conklin Ave. Binghamton – the show begins at 9pm..................
I hope you folks can make this show. We don't get too many shows in the big city anymore - as we love to play the Honky Tonk venues and they continue to be hard ones to find. One of these days we will find our New Home for city gigs- you'll see. We like them small and tight - and active too.. enough said...
Oh and Sunday afternoon you can catch us up to Gordy's in Windsor - as we play a benefit - we go on about 3 or 4pm- one never knows exact times when you play a benefit. Stop down and help support the cause and check us out too.. We'd love to see ya's.
Catch you all on the other side... Be Well Be happy-- and be safe.
-mikee dee^^ peace^
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Hello again everybody. I hope your Labor Day weekend went well. From a band’s standpoint - We had a total blast last week - so let's get right to it!First, This week in Rock and Roll History: Frank Sinatra - ole blues eyes himself starts a fist fight brawl at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas (over credit) and looses two teeth in the altercation -- Go Rat Pack' this week in 1967, and Lynyrd Skynyrd is inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame this week in 2007.
Now onto Friday night. We played at The Pub in Greene. It was Alumni weekend, so the place was packed all night. We got there early - the three of us all dined on Garlic wings and Blue Moons (Life is good) We also had some friends of our own stop in to party with us as well aka: Tommy the Electrician from KGB. We gave him a copy of the High Road CD. That might get some air-play on the "Local New music" show that they run-- Sweet huh.. Love to hear “Here in my Dreams” on KGB.
Moving on to Saturday, we hooked up with Wally Jo Webster to play some drums with KW and myself playing Bass for a great back yard party up in Castle Creek area. What a great group of people there. We jammed into the early evening selling yet more raffle tickets for the big band give away. Lisa spent her last $10 on two tickets that night. As we packed up to leave - she said "im gonna win" the drawing tomorrow" - Yeah sure you would. --------Sunday Sunday Sunday -- What a day - what a party! We had over 100 people jammed into the Hotel pavilion to take part in the big drawing. Special guests were none other than the "Stinky Boys" Motorcycle club. What a great showing that day as they rode up on their scoots. We sold another ton of tickets that day for the drawing that was about to take place that afternoon.
We also had some musical guests in the audience - much like we almost always do -- None other than the Hulse brothers themselves. Jim got up and played a few tunes with the band. He rocked! So then as quick as the day began - 5pm rolled around. We closed the ticket sales out about that time. We sold so many tickets that day that we had to use business cards in place of tickets to cover the sales. Wow! So 5pm came - we took all the tickets we had sold since early summer - put them in a big box and had Myers - the Chicken man' himself draw the winner. And as fast as it began - it was over. Lisa Gibson won the raffle. Good luck and congrats to you my friend -- You did say you were going to win didn't you.
Now we sold tickets to people from Jersey to Montauk and points all in between... And that’s how it all ended. We can't wait to do it again next year.So as the gig ended- we packed up and headed to another party up in Fosterville. All I can say is this place is a mile back in the woods and looks like a music video should be filmed there. Great party there too! Thanks to the Krumbs for the invite. Priceless: Careful on those ATV's in the dark boys.
So now this week: Tonight I head out on musical assignment down to Atlantic City for a concert review at the House of Blues -Featuring80's blues guitar artist- Robin Trower- {Day of the Eagle} fame.
Then Saturday we play our first Fall Show back up to the Hitchin' Post with special guest star - HERB WINTERS... Wow, with yours truly on Bass and Wally Jo Webster on Drums. Double Dee is away on assignment this week too. Show begins at 8pm-- C'mon down for a truly interesting evening of music for sure... In closing be well - be good- and hope to see you all this weekend.
Peace- Mikee Dee
Now onto Friday night. We played at The Pub in Greene. It was Alumni weekend, so the place was packed all night. We got there early - the three of us all dined on Garlic wings and Blue Moons (Life is good) We also had some friends of our own stop in to party with us as well aka: Tommy the Electrician from KGB. We gave him a copy of the High Road CD. That might get some air-play on the "Local New music" show that they run-- Sweet huh.. Love to hear “Here in my Dreams” on KGB.
Moving on to Saturday, we hooked up with Wally Jo Webster to play some drums with KW and myself playing Bass for a great back yard party up in Castle Creek area. What a great group of people there. We jammed into the early evening selling yet more raffle tickets for the big band give away. Lisa spent her last $10 on two tickets that night. As we packed up to leave - she said "im gonna win" the drawing tomorrow" - Yeah sure you would. --------Sunday Sunday Sunday -- What a day - what a party! We had over 100 people jammed into the Hotel pavilion to take part in the big drawing. Special guests were none other than the "Stinky Boys" Motorcycle club. What a great showing that day as they rode up on their scoots. We sold another ton of tickets that day for the drawing that was about to take place that afternoon.
We also had some musical guests in the audience - much like we almost always do -- None other than the Hulse brothers themselves. Jim got up and played a few tunes with the band. He rocked! So then as quick as the day began - 5pm rolled around. We closed the ticket sales out about that time. We sold so many tickets that day that we had to use business cards in place of tickets to cover the sales. Wow! So 5pm came - we took all the tickets we had sold since early summer - put them in a big box and had Myers - the Chicken man' himself draw the winner. And as fast as it began - it was over. Lisa Gibson won the raffle. Good luck and congrats to you my friend -- You did say you were going to win didn't you.
Now we sold tickets to people from Jersey to Montauk and points all in between... And that’s how it all ended. We can't wait to do it again next year.So as the gig ended- we packed up and headed to another party up in Fosterville. All I can say is this place is a mile back in the woods and looks like a music video should be filmed there. Great party there too! Thanks to the Krumbs for the invite. Priceless: Careful on those ATV's in the dark boys.
So now this week: Tonight I head out on musical assignment down to Atlantic City for a concert review at the House of Blues -Featuring80's blues guitar artist- Robin Trower- {Day of the Eagle} fame.
Then Saturday we play our first Fall Show back up to the Hitchin' Post with special guest star - HERB WINTERS... Wow, with yours truly on Bass and Wally Jo Webster on Drums. Double Dee is away on assignment this week too. Show begins at 8pm-- C'mon down for a truly interesting evening of music for sure... In closing be well - be good- and hope to see you all this weekend.
Peace- Mikee Dee
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