Great Friends, Great Bands, Great Times

                 Well, this past weekend was my third week in a row going out to see some local bands. I hadn't gone out in about two months before that. That time was with my friend Lannie, who came over my house to hang out, she talked me into going out to play some pool. Went to a bar here in town that had some bands playing. Had a great time, even after Lannie hit a motorcycle club member in the back while taking a shot! Glad I didn't do it! Lol. Just kiddin'. He was cool about it. So anyways, jumping to three weekends ago, I went out with my friend Debbie to see Sister Funk at another bar here in town. I've seen Sister Funk many times now(I usually go with Debbie) and they always put on a great show. Full of energy. It's an all female band and I have a crush on the guitarist, Kathy. She knows it and after this last show I may be banned. Lol. Just kiddin' again. I think. I did do some shots, which I never do, but I wasn't driving so I drank alittle bit more than I should have. Hopefully I didn't make too much of an ass of myself!

Kathy from Sister Funk. There's just something hot about a good looking woman playing guitar!

    The following week, my friend Daniele, who lives a couple states away, was gonna be in Connecticut for the weekend. We always try to get together when she's here. She gives me a hard time because I haven't gone out her way for a visit yet. We made plans to meet in the middle, 1/2 hour drive for each of us. The place was packed and the band, Bottoms Up, was great. They did alot of Van Halen songs. The place was located the next town over from where I grew up, so there was some old school friends there. It was great seeing and catching up with them. A couple of Daniele's friends met her there, one of them anti-gun. Needless to say, her and I had quite the conversation! It's all good. I'm gonna change your mind Lisa! Lol. This past weekend was the double-header of bands that I wanted to see. Two different venues. Fortunately, when one was ending the other was beginning. And so, I was off with my friend Joe to the Daffodil Festival to see Last Licks perform in the band shell at Hubbard Park. It was our first time seeing Last Licks at an outdoor venue. I've seen them quite a few times now and it's always a great show. Great musicians and also great guys to talk to when they are off stage. They have a bunch of videos on YouTube.com. Check them out, you won't be disappointed. While I was there, I ran into an ex co-worker and Joe, the drummer from Marshall Law(they were in a past blog).  Joe hung out with Joe and I for the show and in our conversation he said he still reads my blog. I wasn't sure if I believed him, until he said something about how I vent, rant and ramble in my blog. So he does read it! Lol. This blog keeps me out of therapy! Lol. So, as Last Licks was winding down the show, the fireworks started. It was pretty cool!

Joe, my partner in crime that evening!

Last Licks!

Joe makes my blog a second time( he better be reading this! lol )

Learned that it's really difficult to photograph fireworks! Best pic.

     After the Daffodil Festival in Meriden, Joe and I were off to Naugatuck(my hometown) for the second half of our night, to see the band Obsession. Great band from Ct. Been around(off and on) since the 80's and have some albums and cds out there. In fact, this show was the release party for their new cd. They sounded great as always! I think a little to heavy for Joe's taste though. Lol. While there, got to see more people that I haven't seen in awhile and more friends from school. Also got to see my friend Danny, who was also the best boss I ever had. He was working the lights and effects for the show. An ex-girlfriend(who still looks hot!)was even there! Jackie and I dated almost 25 years ago(wow!) and hadn't seen each other since. We hung out for most of the show and did alot of catching up. It was cool to see that not all of my ex's hate me and some are still willing to speak to me! Lol.

Obsession! Too crowded to get a good pic

Danny and I

Jackie and I

     All in all, I had a really good time the past few weeks. It was great hanging out with the friends that I've known for many years, new friends, people I just met and an ex-girlfriend. I had a great time with all of you! I have some great friends! Thanks for listening, Kevin

P.S. I must be becoming a blogger, I brought my camera with me this past weekend! What a dork! Lol