Been having that problem again where I’d rather be living my life than writing about it. As such, I’ve fallen a bit behind in the blogging. So much has happened. I haven’t even posted last week’s Pete’s Candy Store show and here it is Monday already. Here, then, are some highlights of our little world:
Saturday was Stefan’s birthday. He shows up to park wearing a hat shaped like a cake. He says he will wear it only once a year. He seemed genuinely excited and went on to go out to the WFMU radio station in Jersey to record and transmit his very own birthday broadcast with his band Gato Loco de Bajo.
We played an ultra deluxe country club party in the garden of a 150 old building. This was the club where the expression “Get your goat” was coined. I haven’t had lobsters in a really long time. So good. Soft shell crab. Man.
We’ve been having some really amazingly beautiful days in the park performing for literally thousands of people a day. Life is good. This is what I live for. Joyous.
We performed at an underground private club where you need a password to get in and also be on a special guest list. The bartenders name was exotic, Kabahl. That’s got to be made up, right? Anyway it was a smash. We’re gonna do it again next week. Lemme know if you want to get involved.
And here it is Monday again – We’re playing at Pete’s again in a few hours with special guest, “Alabama” Steve Lewis on trombone. (In Alabama, he’s just called Steve, it turns out.) The theme of the night is “smell the brass.” See you soon.
Jesse
The six of us from Washington DC caught you before a morning break in the Park on Sunday. Not only did you put a smile on our hearts but personally gave me a renewed appreciation for what it’s like to put yourself out there and live your passion. Will look for you next time I’m in NYC. Got your CD’s and think my little girls will now now only be hooked on Broadway tunes but on some incredible soulful jazz.
MsJ – So glad we helped you have an inspiring day.