Time out. Homework break.

I know, it’s been awhile. How was everyone’s 4th? Mine was sweet as sweet can be! I drug Suzanne to the Fort McDowell Casino for an America concert. Not as in some sort of tribute to America the country, but America the band. You know, “Horse With No Name”, “Ventura Highway”, “Sister Golden Hair”……..need I say more?

Ok then, I will.

“Tin Man”, “Sandman” and the always awesome “Lonely People” complete with harmonica and piano solo. It’s not a song without a harmonica solo. Case in point:

Neil Young’s “Heart of Gold”: fully laced with some of the finest sounding harmonica action west of the Mississippi. SONG!
Michael Bolton’s “When a Man Loves a Woman”: hm? something’s missing……harmonica perhaps? NOT-SONG…..CRAP!

If you’re unfamiliar with America, shame on you. Freshen up here.

As Gerry Beckley told the crowd, “We’re not oldies, we’re classic rock. There’s a big difference”. Damn right Gerry, testify brother.

The bands been together since high school. In 1972, they won a Grammy for Best New Artist. Ever since then they’ve done at least 100 concerts a year. That’s like doing 100 races a year for the last 30+ years. That’ll put some fuzz on the kiwis.

I guess you must really have to like what you’re doing……

It was an outside concert and Suzanne and I got there too late to get a seat, so we stood for an hour and a half……… An hour and a half? Eureka! As a cyclist, that says something about my enthusiasm towards this event. I don’t think I’ve ever stood for that long and I don’t plan on doing it again for awhile. After the concert, Suzanne and I stood in line and got some autographs (more standing, fantastic!….). I was kicking myself for not bringing an LP to get signed. I’ve got a pretty extensive autographed LP collection. Check out my photos page for a picture of some of them. Instead Suzanne and I got a piece of paper signed that we snaked from the sound mixer. As they were signing their names and shaking our hands, Gerry just might have flirted with my lady……Hm? Interesting predicament……

Do I smash the lead signer of a Grammy winning band?

Nope! Wouldn’t want to hurt a beautiful voice like his! Instead Suzanne and I thought it was sweet. We decided next year we’d wait in that line again to get them to sign an LP for me and so they could flirt with her.

But beware Beckley…….next year I just might not be as mesmerized by your smooth and charming antics. My smashing hand may be a little ansy to stretch it’s legs if you know what I mean………

Totally kidding…….How could I be mad at a voice like that?

Alright, back to the homework.

Cheers.

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