Sir Duke

Had a chance this week to see The Duke Robillard Band at my favorite club The Ramshead Onstage.  It was only a $20.00 show so I was surprised that the crowd wasn't bigger than the less than 200 people who showed up.

"Don't touch my hair again old man!"

I missed the opening act, The Andy Poxon Band, who I'd enjoyed at shows in the past but my school schedule took priority over my love of music (this time).  I heard from friends I met there that APB only played for about 35 minutes but they were smokin' as usual.  We did get Andy to sit at out table for part of Duke's set and my brother in law Eric even had a chance to give Andy's bushy afro a quick rub for good luck.


Duke took the stage with his excellent band promptly at 9:00 and they played a rocking 90 minute set of covers and originals.  The band was tight and well seasoned and they all seemed at home up on the stage.  I can't say that Duke is the best guitarist I've ever seen (I did see FZ once), but his technical skill and his choice of material along with his unique singing style made it a memorable evening.

It's a shame so many music lovers missed this opportunity to see a living legend of the blues but there should be more chances in the future. Duke is only a spry 63 years old and should have a lot of years left to spread the blues.

I'm gona need more tape`

Banner day garage saleing today.  On top of all these goodies ($4.10), I got a bow saw for a buck as well as a couple big hooks for hanging the bikes in the garage (winter's coming).  You may not be able to tell from this picture but yes, that is Pink Floyd Dark Side Of the Moon and the price on it is indeed 10 cents.

Lights! Camera! Action!

It was just one of those.  I heard a song, had an idea and went with it. Actually Herbie Mann and Nak  are partially to blame.  Nak loaded up my 25 disk changer the last time he was in town and I've been grooving on it all summer.  That I had free time alone in the house to do something like this is a miracle by itself.  The only way the moment would have been better is if the dogs came it at the end on cue.  You can't get dependable help these days.

From camera to YouTube it took about a half hour.  Technology is a wonderful thing.  When it works.

Like a lot of people we lost power  from the storm last week.  We were only dark for a couple of days and the weather here right after the storm was perfect so not even Kathy missed the air conditioner.  Kathy stocked up on batteries for some reason so I had plenty to keep my CD player going (not the 25 disk changer). We did have both laptops charged up but without the internet what's the point?