I'm thinking about all those people cheering/dancing and just enjoying talent and a great night out, like the girl dancing by herself with a glass of beer, knows all the lyrics, and finally, midway through that song, her husband comes on the floor and dances with her. She was certainly having a ball... Now, I ask you, where will these people ever find a band with such personality, musicianship, energy, soul for the sounds, and a spirit that uplifts people to knock themselves out, dancing and "whoopin' it up"?
Think about the reunions that occured during these gigs, the people who met (a friend I met years ago, who met his wife at the bar. He originally grew up on a Kansas cattle ranch, now they live in Colorado. He loved the McKendry Bros...."best damn country band he heard"), the bar tenders who enjoyed their sound, the owners who love a packed house (that spends real money. too)....and I think of the preparation of Michael with his binders of lyrics and pure pleasure of his passion.....and his thrill/pride, often expressed, of playing with Eddie...and each of the musicians of the band. Damn, what a loss! But, we know, life moves on....God Bless Michael......never forgotten....
Me again.....last night had dinner with group of friends I've known for past 55 yrs. Heard a great toast, perfect for Michael...."We may not remember all that he said, or all that he did...but, we will never forget how he made us feel..."
How about if we have a major sporting event without Referees, Umpires, Judges or Stewards? I Love that a 65 to one shot did ...
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I'm thinking about all those people cheering/dancing and just enjoying talent and a great night out, like the girl dancing by herself with a glass of beer, knows all the lyrics, and finally, midway through that song, her husband comes on the floor and dances with her. She was certainly having a ball... Now, I ask you, where will these people ever find a band with such personality, musicianship, energy, soul for the sounds, and a spirit that uplifts people to knock themselves out, dancing and "whoopin' it up"?
Think about the reunions that occured during these gigs, the people who met (a friend I met years ago, who met his wife at the bar. He originally grew up on a Kansas cattle ranch, now they live in Colorado. He loved the McKendry Bros...."best damn country band he heard"), the bar tenders who enjoyed their sound, the owners who love a packed house (that spends real money. too)....and I think of the preparation of Michael with his binders of lyrics and pure pleasure of his passion.....and his thrill/pride, often expressed, of playing with Eddie...and each of the musicians of the band. Damn, what a loss! But, we know, life moves on....God Bless Michael......never forgotten....
Me again.....last night had dinner with group of friends I've known for past 55 yrs. Heard a great toast, perfect for Michael...."We may not remember all that he said, or all that he did...but, we will never forget how he made us feel..."
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