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Balada Conducatorolui - Taraf de Haidouks Gypsy music made me think of this. I love his pulling the string over the violin strings to get that scratchy sound.

Before you light the candles, make sure the fire department is on call ?

Half a century old. Happy Birthday - hope you get 50 more.

I gave up golf because I couldn't get the ball past the windmill ;) Actually, in Jr High School I discovered playing in a rock band and I discovered it got girls to pay attention to me. So there was no time left for sports.

I worry about warts

Looks like Wibbles is Wobbling

Yes We Can Can - Pointer Sisters When there were 4 and they were leaning just a little to the jazz/rock genre...

Some people think they are at home watching TV and are not civilized to respect the fact that others come to listen to the music. I've seen this happen during symphony orchestra concerts too. If I was a god, I'd smite people like that :D - lucky for them I'm not!

Silly is good!

Mornin' - Al Jarreau

One of my favorite Muddy Waters songs: Muddy Waters - You Can't Lose What You Ain't Never Had

Now she didn't have too many donuts.

It's mostly mindless nonsense anyway. Don't worry about it.

True, people have to be responsible for their own health. But most people don't know that they are in an ear damaging situation nor do they carry a SPL meter with them. So if we are to play loud, should we warn them so they know? Sometimes we play for dinner sets where people want to talk. They also listen. That's OK. Sometimes we play where people want to dance. That's OK. Sometimes we play on stage in a concert and actually put on a themed sho. That's OK too. People use music in different ways, and since I do this for a living, it's up to me to supply them with their needs at the time. And even in the concert situation, I don't hit the first row louder than 85dba. It's just about being kind and caring not to injure the people who come for a good time. Bob

Fringles? Pritos? I distilled the names and they came out drunk (with and alembic still of course)

Aaaaaaaarrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhhhh UNKIND DONUTS

Born Under A Bad Sign - Albert King And one with Stevie Ray

Wibbles and S.L.I.P., please tell me, how do I un-see those pictures :D

The chips are down

Jorge Caballero - Capriccio Espagnol - (by Rimsky Korsakov)

We each have our own viewpoint and ethics. Me? I do not want to inflict permanent physical damage on the people who come to see me. IMO Not only is it like biting the hand that feeds me, but knowing my fans and talking with them year after year, they are like extended family to me. I feel I'm responsible, I'm the pro, I know the limits, they should trust me.

She-Wolf - Megadeth

My random thought for today. It's freakin' cold, only going to get to the low 70s today. I think I need to move to Key West (but I can't afford that).

You are correct. I hadn't thought of that until you mentioned it. Thanks!

Mr. Airplane Man - Howlin' Wolf