Monday, October 31, 2011

Short Change Band - Halloween Weekend, 2011

I hope you all had a great Halloween weekend. We had cold rain, some snow and some sun (we got a bit of it all) and some great shows. So, lets' get right to the weekend reviews.

Friday Night was the annual Davy's Halloween mixer. We had a great time with some great costumes and a lot of fun people. It was all in there. They even kidnapped the Taco Bell dog for the party. (just kidding) “Pakrat” came up and played a smokin’ set with the band on the bass guitar. (Did you see his full page article in the Sunday Binghamton Press about those awesome carvings Jamie Bates does? It was a great article - check it out)

So after it was all said and done, it was sad to hear that our bartender (Val’s) last evening was indeed Friday night. She has been tending bar at Davy's on a Friday night for about as long as I can remember. I think I still had my Super glide back then, that's how long it's been. Anyway, Val best of luck as you move on. We will miss you.

Our Wedding Saturday in Sanitaria Springs went off without a hitch. The crowd wasn’t scared off from the weather as we really didn't get the snow amounts they promised us this time. A big congratulations go out to the bride and groom (Becky and Gene). And thanks to Rick and Patrick for some great food.

Then finally, Sunday came. The benefit for Mikey Mills' went off without a hitch. The support by family and friends was awesome. The musical lineup was extensive. There were three bands with such a broad avenue of musical passage. Our Host – “The Hats Off Band” played some awesome country dance tunes for the crowd to love followed by the “Short Change Band”, and we mixed it up a bit from some classic rock, outlaw country as well as some of our originals. That was followed up by a local Susquehanna band “Dirty Rotten Liars” with a bit more of the harder rock edge with some spontaneous originals. Nice Job guys!

Overall it was a fabulous afternoon to support the cause. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mikey's family and all the supporters who worked so hard to make the benefit a success.
And last but least, great thanks to our good friend John Davies and his master craft and wit on a microphone as the afternoon’s emcee. You got it done right buddy! Also a special thanks to “The Hats Off Band” for helping us have such an enjoyable afternoon. (Nick you rock buddy - thank you!)

Finally it was also Andrea’s big birthday on Halloween as she celebrated an important number this time. Happy Birthday ‘Drea - 32 never looked so good!

We're off this weekend once again but we're going to see country legend 'Kris Kristofferson.

We’ll see you next week. Peace and love,

-Mikee Dee..
P.S. A special get well wish goes out to our Sound Engineer/ Producer Dean Goble. I hope your better soon - we miss you buddy!

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