Thought you might get a kick out of this.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Not good news
My dear friends and bandmates, Tom and Gayle, lost their home and all their material possessions on Wednesday night. They and their upstairs neighbor, Pam Brandon, who sings lead for Lost Weekend, were in France for Pam's parents 50th wedding anniversary, so no one was hurt, but as I said they lost everything, except for Pam's D-41 Martin.
Pam was actually at the SF airport, steamed that her boyfriend was late in picking her up. He said, "I've got worse news than that...." And she found out that, instead of going home, she didn't have one. Tom and Gayle are back with Gayle's folks in Kentucky and handling stuff by phone. Seemed pointless coming back to nothing.
They're insured and safe, and we're already putting benefits together to raise some cash. They have put in so much time and goodwill into the country scene here, and the community has rallied around them. The first benefit was last night. 77 El Deora passed the hat at their concert, and donated their take from the night, and we raised nearly $1000. More to follow.
These are three of the finest people we know, and are the heart of our musical community. And that's what we're dealing with here in San Francisco.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Snapshots 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Some thoughts
I think some serious thank you's are in order here:
Standing ovations for the following:
Bob & Helen for being the best hosts on the planet
Hank & Connie, Bob & Helen for emptying their pockets to get the whole PARADOX thing started
Diane for being our spiritual leader on this 6 year journey
Hannah for keeping T-Shirt sales going so we could pay for the Porta Potties
Steve for keeping the music flowing as seamlessly as possible, not an easy task.
All the musicians & poets both young and old who shared there many talents (you know who you are)
Hank & Connie for the famous Paradox chocolate chip cookies
The fantastic kitchen staff (you know who you are) under Sherry's watchful eye for keeping our bellies filled to the brim.
Ed for loaning his baritone voice & along side Henry kept the barbecue going, Steve for the Gumbo of Love, Pam for the outrageous Carnitas, Tara for all the brunches from the heart etc.,etc.
Linda & Mark for helping to get it all together early.
Dave who rose to the occasion as usual with the recording and sound.(also not an easy task)
Don & Bill & Steve for helping rescue the transport of the sound equipment when our transportation fell through at the last minute.
Daisy for protecting all her guests and keeping us entertained with her antics.
Tom & Vinnie for keeping the mice under control
Remember this folks............ " It ain't over 'till the fat lady sings"
Standing ovations for the following:
Bob & Helen for being the best hosts on the planet
Hank & Connie, Bob & Helen for emptying their pockets to get the whole PARADOX thing started
Diane for being our spiritual leader on this 6 year journey
Hannah for keeping T-Shirt sales going so we could pay for the Porta Potties
Steve for keeping the music flowing as seamlessly as possible, not an easy task.
All the musicians & poets both young and old who shared there many talents (you know who you are)
Hank & Connie for the famous Paradox chocolate chip cookies
The fantastic kitchen staff (you know who you are) under Sherry's watchful eye for keeping our bellies filled to the brim.
Ed for loaning his baritone voice & along side Henry kept the barbecue going, Steve for the Gumbo of Love, Pam for the outrageous Carnitas, Tara for all the brunches from the heart etc.,etc.
Linda & Mark for helping to get it all together early.
Dave who rose to the occasion as usual with the recording and sound.(also not an easy task)
Don & Bill & Steve for helping rescue the transport of the sound equipment when our transportation fell through at the last minute.
Daisy for protecting all her guests and keeping us entertained with her antics.
Tom & Vinnie for keeping the mice under control
Remember this folks............ " It ain't over 'till the fat lady sings"
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Remembering When
While we wait on more photos from 2011 to trickle in, here are a few Mike Maginot took in 2009.
Bob Sheffer
Pam Smith
Friday, June 24, 2011
Last Gayle Gig of the Summer
If you're coming back by SF after the reunion, you could catch my band on Sunday evening, at 6PM. I thought we were going to have to blow this off, because I wasn't about to miss the reunion, but Gayle got us moved up the ticket, and we're going on last. And, as some of you know, we're a lot more twang than folk. But this is always a great festival, and I'm glad to be able to do it and P3.
It's at the Presidio Middle School at 30th and Geary, and running all weekend.
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