Don't know about you, but I had a great 4th of July weekend!
The rodeo dance in Canadian was a great time. I don't think Tracey was too traumatized!!
It was so nice to see some old friends I haven't seen in awhile! The Doug Moreland Show was a nice surprise. The last time I saw Doug was years ago in Weatherford when he still had his dog Jalapeno. He and his band play some great swing music!
Always good to see the Stragglers! They sounded great! Jason is so slim!!! WOW!!
Caught a guitar pick. Got a couple of t-shirts (thanks CK). Didn't go to jail.
It was all good!
Got back to Chickasha at 4:15p on Saturday afternoon, hopped in the shower and rode to to OKC with Scott, Pam and Elesha to watch Chris and Camille play in Bricktown at Bourbon Street Cafe. Great food, great music and great friends!!!!
Had supper at Aunt Cathy's house Sunday evening (YUM!) and set off a few fireworks for Tripp. He was okay until the loud ones then he started bawling!
All in all, a great 4th of July weekend!!
Up next, my birthday (UGH!) tomorrow and the birthday party (YAY!) Saturday!!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Celebrity Encounters Vol. 2: Dierks Bentley
Once again, Holly and I were at Calf Fry. So many interesting and exciting things have happened to us at Calf Fry over the years. Hmmmmmmm..........wonder why??
Anyway, Jimmy was with No Justice and so we had our backstage passes. They have free beer if you get there early, so we got there early of course!! Calf Fry is held outside The Tumbleweed so the "backstage" area is just a fenced off area beside and behind the stage. There is a big, cement ramp that goes up to the stage. It makes it easier to roll equipment, amps, etc up to the stage. Anyway, Holly and I come thru the side gate and we're strolling towards the cement ramp and we see that year's headliner, Dierks Bentley, walking up the ramp. I say "Hey Dierks!" He never stops walking, glances at me and gives me a little wave from his hip. I don't even know if you could call it a wave.........it really seemed more like a brush off motion.
Now, with that said, my sister has a totally different account of how this story went down. I'm sure she'll get on here and give you her side of it but this is how I remember it!
Anyway, Jimmy was with No Justice and so we had our backstage passes. They have free beer if you get there early, so we got there early of course!! Calf Fry is held outside The Tumbleweed so the "backstage" area is just a fenced off area beside and behind the stage. There is a big, cement ramp that goes up to the stage. It makes it easier to roll equipment, amps, etc up to the stage. Anyway, Holly and I come thru the side gate and we're strolling towards the cement ramp and we see that year's headliner, Dierks Bentley, walking up the ramp. I say "Hey Dierks!" He never stops walking, glances at me and gives me a little wave from his hip. I don't even know if you could call it a wave.........it really seemed more like a brush off motion.
Now, with that said, my sister has a totally different account of how this story went down. I'm sure she'll get on here and give you her side of it but this is how I remember it!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Celebrity Encounters Vol. 1: Charlie Robison
The other night I was telling Tracey about the many times I've made a fool of myself when meeting a "celebrity." She was laughing her ass off and told me I should put them in the blog............so here we go.
First off: Charlie Robison. He played Calf Fry in Stillwater one year. Jimmy must have been working for No Justice 'cause Holly and I were backstage. I could not wait to meet Charlie and get a pic taken with him. Unfortunately, I had to go to the bathroom really bad and went into the club. In those days, we always carried a disposable camera to all the shows.......back before we were digital!!! Anyway, I had the camera in the back pocket of my jeans and when I pulled my britches down the camera fell into the toilet. Damn! Never one to be deterred, I scooped the camera out of the toilet and went to find Holly. We met up with Charlie for our photo op. I gave the camera to some guy in Charlie's crew to take our pic and explained it had just come from the toilet. He had a real funny look on his face while taking the picture. Charlie just laughed! Unfortunately, the pic didn't turn out.
On a related note, years before meeting Charlie I met the Dixie Chicks in OKC. They were on their "Fly" tour. At this time, Charlie and Emily were married. She was the last one in line and when I got to her all I could say was "I love your husband!"
She said, "I do, too."
First off: Charlie Robison. He played Calf Fry in Stillwater one year. Jimmy must have been working for No Justice 'cause Holly and I were backstage. I could not wait to meet Charlie and get a pic taken with him. Unfortunately, I had to go to the bathroom really bad and went into the club. In those days, we always carried a disposable camera to all the shows.......back before we were digital!!! Anyway, I had the camera in the back pocket of my jeans and when I pulled my britches down the camera fell into the toilet. Damn! Never one to be deterred, I scooped the camera out of the toilet and went to find Holly. We met up with Charlie for our photo op. I gave the camera to some guy in Charlie's crew to take our pic and explained it had just come from the toilet. He had a real funny look on his face while taking the picture. Charlie just laughed! Unfortunately, the pic didn't turn out.
On a related note, years before meeting Charlie I met the Dixie Chicks in OKC. They were on their "Fly" tour. At this time, Charlie and Emily were married. She was the last one in line and when I got to her all I could say was "I love your husband!"
She said, "I do, too."
Monday, June 8, 2009
Good-bye Virginia.
The day started off on a sad note.
One of our favorite little patients passed away yesterday. Almost 96 years young!
She's had chiropractic care since she was 10 years old!!!
Even married a Chiropractor.
Until recently she was still zooming around town and rocking
the leopard print spandex like nobody's business!!
She will be sorely missed but I'm grateful to have known her
and happy she's gone on to a better place.
'Til we meet again Virginia..............
One of our favorite little patients passed away yesterday. Almost 96 years young!
She's had chiropractic care since she was 10 years old!!!
Even married a Chiropractor.
Until recently she was still zooming around town and rocking
the leopard print spandex like nobody's business!!
She will be sorely missed but I'm grateful to have known her
and happy she's gone on to a better place.
'Til we meet again Virginia..............
Friday, May 22, 2009
Heading back out on the Red Dirt trail!!
So. Jims is going back to work for No Justice after this weekend. This is good news for me. I dig Aranda and think they are great guys and a great band but my heart lies in the Red Dirt/TX scene. This news makes me happy. We're getting a jump start on it tomorrow night. Going to Medicine Park to catch the show. Tracey is going too. We're saving her from a holiday weekend playing cards with the folks.
You're welcome.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Sex on Fire!
Downloaded the Kings of Leon song "Sex on Fire."
Thanks for suggesting it Camille!
Love this song!! I may have to have the entire album!!
Thanks for suggesting it Camille!
Love this song!! I may have to have the entire album!!
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