Canadian, TX 4th of JULY!!!!

I am so ready for Friday!

A couple of weeks ago Kelsey asked me if I wanted to go to Canadian for the 4th of July. I immediate answer was no. The last 4th of July I spent in the 'ol hometown was drama-filled! Then she told me Jason Boland & The Stragglers were playing on Friday night. Now this changed everything. The Red Dirt/Texas music scene has become watered down recently by a bunch of Ragweed/Pat Green knock-off's trying to be the next big thing, but the Stragglers are the real deal and I'm proud to say they are from OKLAHOMA!!!!! Jason recently had major surgery on his vocal chords and returned to the road just this past Thanksgiving. I haven't seen the boys since before surgery so I'm stoked!

Of course I didn't believe Kelsey and had to get on the Stragglers website and check the show schedule! Turns out the little shit knew what she was talking about....this time.

Now let me tell you about 4th of July in Canadian, TX. This is my hometown and I love it but there is not much going on. Until the 4th of July that is!!! There is the annual rodeo and parade. And then there's the dance. Folks, I have had more fun at 4th of July dances over the years than I can remember...........mostly I can't remember!!!!! The dance is held at this great big open-air pavillion out by the rodeo grounds. Everyone brings their own beverages and has one hell of a time. There's always a band and them Texans fill the dance floor! I've seen some great bands play and I've also seen some shit bands play but we all have fun just the same!! Of course, when my crazy Aunt Carla is involved, it's always a good time! Throw in Kelsey, Jacob and me and you better watch out!! This year, I'm bringing my friend Tracey with me. She's all about a wild time!!!

Come on Friday already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!