Mid Life Crisis

We were honored to be asked back for a second year to participate in this worthy fundraiser.  The JWMarriot Starr Pass Resort did a wonderful job and Linda (Bob’s wife) was graciaous enough to let us join her at her table.  Lupita Murillo (much cuter in person) served as emcee and Rodney Glassman (not so cute, but very energetic and generous) served as Linda’s honorary co-chair for the event.  I always worry when so many people leave when the music starts but it seemed that those that stayed with us had a good time.  I sincerely hope this wonderful organization hit their fund-raising goals.  Please check out their website, www.arizonaschildren.org/index.html, if you want to help.

Gilbert Castillo

I feel so badly for Brandi (first picture) - not only did I take a fuzzy picture but we didn’t bring in many people to fill her tip jar.  Thanks to our friends from Chapman’s for staying the whole time - IF we come back, I do hope you get some folks to come out (hope your parents had a good time).  It’s a good thing Debbie didn’t find a sitter - without her kids there, we might have heard an echo.  Besides, as you can see from the 5th picture, it was the perfect time to educate them in the fine art of bar sports.  The Blue Moon girls were nice enough to treat us to a beer and Joanne showed up late to give us at least one dancer.  We did have 2 other tables that stayed to listen and were able to simply ask what they wanted to hear - everyone got a request in.  Ah well, keep checking the schedule link and we’ll let you know if we get asked back.

Gilbert Castillo

Ah the lovely twins from Oregon were back in town and made a special trip to the legion to be part of the show.  It’s nice to know that our shirts are being so wonderfully displayed in the Northwest.  Angelina admitted that we made enough to be allowed back on the 24th.  We trotted out 3 new songs for our friends and all were well received - thank you, we do try to mix it up while still playing those songs you request from our playlist.  We were a week late, but happy to sing Happy Birthday to Joyce.  The Cooks were there (wow, one year since we played their 50th Anniversary Party?) and Bonnie made an ethereal appearance for one set (thank you for the lovely prints!).  Bill and Addy were the some of the first people ever to dance to Pipeline.  Thanks so much, see you in 3 weeks!

Gilbert Castillo