Moonlighting gigs
The Hammy’s job on the 16th (Sat. afternoon) was a good time. I haven’t played with Jerry Dabson in years and it was nice to be asked to fill in. Thanks to Nina and Bonnie for stopping out. Jerry has been around a long time – Bob has played with him many times as well. I’ve always thought of Jerry as the Willie Nelson of southern Wisconsin. He does traditional country as good as anybody. He’s a natural band leader, and he understands the music business. The harp/guitar player, Steve Baker, played on the Hal Leonard Christmas Harmonica book – a series which I’m now in charge of. Small world…The Castaway jam on Sunday was moved to the Sandtrap as Dan Rielly was already booked at Castaways. We had a good crowd at the Sandtrap and thanks to Matt, Meghann, and Torrie for stopping out. Also thanks to Bob and Lisa for the Christmas gift. I’ll enjoy it! We’ll be back at Castaways in 2 weeks (10th). The band pretty much has taken January off due to Jason and Hannah’s 2nd child being due. Of course, they just had the baby boy, Jackson, on Saturday and congrats to them. I’ll be playing a duo with Cary at Beaners in Footville on the 16th. Hopefully, that’ll go well and we might be doing more jobs. The funny story of the week was that I got my days messed up and actually drove to Indianford on Saturday, thinking it was Sunday. Holly didn’t figure it out either. Now it makes sense why I couldn’t find the Packer game on the radio! I just stayed over and played Sunday, after taking quite the ribbing. Holly talked me in to joining Facebook as it seems that’s where everybody’s at these days. The band is back for New Year’s Eve at Tremors – should be fun. Time to review the band songs! We’ll see you there.