Mid Life Crisis

A lot of great shots of a great crowd (Ellen, thanks for sharing some of your pictures).  We had a full house early and I’m sorry to say a few people had to leave because it was so crowded.  Our popcorn girls went back to their roots from a year ago and had to stand by the popcorn machine during the first set - always more fun when they come out to dance.  Betty had her club with her, Joyce was there and Gloria made a late appearance (but we definitely noticed her).  “Wild” Bill (see photo 4) got down as usual and special thanks go out to Claire (in the last shot) who making the most of her last night out for awhile.  We hope to see you again when the joints are back & functioning Claire (I do believe we neglected to sing you Happy Birthday last month?  Sorry!).  Sorry to say we don’t play the bar in March since we are playing the Innaugural Ball, but we return April 24th!  See you then.

Gilbert

  Dance space was at a premium but that didn’t stop the true dancers last Friday night.  We had a lot of fun at this classy restaurant/night club.   A fantastic view, a great crowd and 2 beautiful ladies (Angela & Kimberly) making sure the drinks kept flowing.  This was a last minute gig and I was a bit worried if our music would work - it did and it was nice to not worry about volume and play some of the newer rock (and disco never fails).  It was even nicer that Shane brought Nancy to celebrate her birthday and Jennine & Lee made us look like a classy band with classier fans.  We will be back again this Friday, starting at 9:30 - come join us - we’ll work out the dance floor logistics.

Gilbert

  I have to admit I was surprised.  First when I saw how jammed the parking lot was for burger night at the Legion.  Second, by the number of people that stayed the whole night to dance with us.  Today is the actual anniversary, but the night commemorated the crash 51 years ago that took the lives and Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & the Big Bopper (I never learned the name of the pilot.  We also had a friend in attendance who had tickets for the next planned performance of Buddy Holly.  You have all heard me say I am from Lubbock, Texas,  Buddy’s hometown, and it’s sad to remember how many years the city ignored it’s famous son.  Well, this was a fitting tribute and I’m glad we had the chance to participate.  I was also asked a couple of times about our absence from the Legion - it’s merely that Jennifer forgot about us.  She actually thought we were already on the books for the year and had the first two months already filled by the time she realized it.  So, we will be here regularly for the rest of the year - but I have to confess I think I have to cancel the April gig - my youngest has tickets for “Muse” in Phoenix.  Other than that, we look forward to the year.  See you  in March.

Gilbert