Greetings all, we are back from Bike Week 2010 in South Carolina. It was so nice just to get away even if it was only for a couple days. The weather in Myrtle Beach was fantastic (92 degrees, sunny and no rain) There's something to be said about the south, they got the weather over us. Anyway, on to Bike Week. The word was out that apparently Bikers are no longer welcome at Myrtle Beach. After all these years they've pulled the plug and this will probably be the last year for what its worth. Nobody wants to go to a place to get hassled and ticketed especially when you are on a vacation. Our hotel had about 6 bikes in the lot, down from the normal 50 or so. The "Dog House South" (famous biker bar) was closed. Murphy's Pub had two golfers and ourselves in it last Saturday. And even the "Suck, Bang and Blow" (maybe) had 100 bikes in both the front lot and all the rear combined. That's such a shame. I think the other thing you have to remember is it's now 2010 and there is a new type of Biker moving up into the foreground. The kids are all grown up and many just want to to do their own thing and not necessarily follow in the parents footsteps. Most of us now are second generation bikers, many of the founders of the late 60's 70's and 80's are just a bit too old to still be raising hell and sleeping in tent on the ground. So now 80's bikers are moving over for the new millennium bikers. So it's kinda sad in a way just like T. West used to say "Other than Corvettes every sport has about a 10-15 year cycle". How true that is. All I can say is "Ride it like you stole it" (at least for now anyway).
So with that, on to the last week's shows. Friday night we played our last winter show up to the HITCHIN' POST. Double D was out of town that night so I jumped up on the bass and had our buddy Wally Jo fill in once again on the drums. It was a great show, and KW and Wally can't wait to do it again sometime. The acoustic shows can be a lot of fun, they are what you make of them, mellow entertainment.
On to Saturday and the AFTON SPORTSMAN'S CLUB. It was the spring roast and the first outdoor show of the year and once again. Patrick, Donnie and the whole club put on a great party. The food here is always excellent. Saturday was no exception. Keep up the good work guys, we're looking forward to the August party.
So now it's still Saturday and on to show number two. The American Legion Post 1645 in Binghamton. Once again we played another stellar acoustic show. The people here just love the band and we try our best to do our best especially in an acoustic show setting, with no screaming guitars, no slamin' drums, just soft and gentle. So soft and gentle I almost wanted to "pop up some corn and just sit on the couch" after this show, so-good.
So now on to this coming Friday Night's show at DAVY'S in CHENANGO FORKS. Yep, were back again for a 9pm Friday night show. Don't miss this one, it should be fun.
Also in closing the new album is selling like hot cakes, so get your copy soon for the mere price of $10. This CD contains 9 songs written by KW himself, one by me and KW as well as a dedication tune for Vinny, our dear Bass brother of yesteryear... Not to mention performances by some of the best musicians throughout the Triple Cites, 15 players in all. So, hey what are you waiting for? (Buy one)
As I close this blog for the week of the 17th, Monday is the "Freedom Motorcycle Rally" in Albany. Basically, if you ride a motorcycle this is where you should be. Demand to be counted and let Albany know that what they write or don't write for your protection is what's in your Best interest. Once your rights are taken away, it's next to impossible to get them back. Ride safe my brothers and sisters and most of all just RIDE.
Peace,
Mikee^^ Dee.... (p.s. 4 more weeks till the 5th annual - and final -DeBetto' fest)
