Zippy

My band from Ohio used to play spring breaks around Ft Lauderdale the second half of the 70's. The She, The Button, Big Daddy's and Playpen South. I ended up moving there in 1980, auditioned at musicians exchange, joined a band and played gigs around SE Fla. That band did a cruise ship for a short season. (funny story) Until we got kicked off. Not the reputation we were hoping for. I remember the captain's name was Captain Crunch:-) The ship was "The song of Norway". My wife and I stayed near Ft Myers one season. Did a lot of CC's. Sandy Parrot and Biddels were a couple public gigs. You may know a few of our fellow musician friends.. Double Dare, Terry and Joni Cooper, Billy Dean and Dawn, Paul and Renata Rozmus to name a few.

Notes ♫, I was 4 years older and planed on going first. Even had a life Ins. Policy on myself so she would be set. Our musical life experiences are very similar. Everything from how we met, to 5 to 7 night a week gigs, to hotel house band, to country club gigs, to writing and recording original music, etc.. I'm guessing your somewhere in Florida, by the number of Country Clubs you do. We did a few seasons in SW Florida, but didn't work financially paying rent for 6 months and still maintaining a home in Ohio. We faced a few medical setbacks along the way. But so far nothing has stopped me from playing and I know she would want me to continue. Life is good, Thank You for sharing and the best of luck to you and Mrs. Note ♫ Zip

Aug. 20th 2022 was our last gig. She passed Sept. 2022. For me was "the day the music died". We had performed a plethora of gigs from NY to Fla over the last 32 years. Good analogy! Grieving takes us all down different paths and eventually we learn to deal with it. I have plunked around on the keyboard a little, but have no desire to play out. I respect and appreciate your advice about getting back in the saddle.. I just need to find a horse:-) Anyway, thanks for your many helpful posts. You've kept me, and I sure others from going down that cakewalk rabbit hole. Take care.

Hey Bit, I can empathize.. I've played music for a living since the 60's. Back pain from moving equipment is just the price we pay. I also lost my wife, except she was half the band. I had nearly the same experience NYE, except it was at an Eagles club. I haven't touched my key board since. Hopefully my desire to play music will return some day. They say time heals all wounds. Keep the faith.