Ever had something you wanted to do and kept putting it off? Me too... for 40 years. I've had unfinished music bizness that I was sure was gonna stay that way... unfinished. It got put off, over the decades, for all the usual reasons. I gave up even trying to make it happen so many times, I've lost count. When I was a young feller, I was blessed to have been able to make a living, making music with 4 talented musicians. Eventually, we all went in different directions decades ago. Somehow, the universe lined up during this year, and all 5 of us were able to commit to doing the 5 months of prep we badly needed, in order to not embarrass ourselves too much at a reunion show. We did most of our re-learning old rusty skills alone, and only got in 5 days of full band rehearsals. Add to that, we all had health issues driving us nuts, not the least of which... the lead singer has ulcerative colitis and almost had to abort the whole thing 8 days before the show. Golden years... riiiiiiiiight. Looking back, I can't believe it all happened. So many people lifted us up. I drove my poor suffering wife insane, 24/7, practicing. My pea brain doesn't do all that well these days when it comes to learning anything new, so... People say it all the time... just do it. Most don't, and I was one of em. At 64, I wish I'd done this a long time ago. Very grateful old man right here. If anyone wants to check it out, a videographer friend just got this video of the show to us yesterday. It's audio has been re-mixed and edited. Still has a gliche or two. I'm the guy flailing hardwood kindling in the backseat. Here's to a nice calm 2019... ... sitting by a fire. Happy New Year folks.
All I could think of was "Holly crap, you're Ringo Starr or Paul McCarthy"! Very nice story and thank you for sharing. Happy New Year from me to you.
Stinny got the band back together. I have to admit that I forgot about this show earlier this year. Meant to watch the whole show, but haven't yet. Good music.
