Bluewine

Looks fantastic! Daryl

Good gig. Second set wasn't so great. BL called songs we haven't played in years.No complaints and I was home by 7:30. Daryl

When I first started doing the 3 piece acoustic it was. I've been doing the acoustic gigs for atleast 5 years now. I'm use to it Dave. Overall the acoustic gigs are a blessing. Easy hours, fast set and tear down. I'll be home by 8:30. I'll get the full Maple Road band experience next weekend. Daryl Daryl

We doing our three peice acoustic offering back at the Ziegler Winery tomorrow. Always a pleasure to play there. They have a large "built in" engaged high-end clientle, I don't have to worry about the crowd. We're playing from 3:00-6:00. Our role is to provide background music however a lot of the folks are paying more attention to us than their wine. Daryl

Sounds like us at State Fair. They want to get off and we want to get on. I'm slow at getting set up. Daryl

Steady girlfriend? That would have been Toni. That didn't work out. Nice lady and zero drama. Probably too much of an age difference. Daryl

Probably not much of a highlight Dave. But remember as a single guy and not much of a cook, it was a big score for me. Lol Being a smallish intimate party, we didn't bring much production. I will say for a small intimate party our manager did a nice job with the lighting. Daryl

Man, do I get it. We had that 12 noon start gig at the Harley Moter Restaurant a few weeks ago. We played outside to an embarrassing small crowd. I'm over it now. Daryl

It sounds like you had fun. Daryl

We played Thursday night. I had no idea we had another gig on Friday last night until I found out on Thursday. Daryl

Dave, it was also good musically. After playing together for over 15 years we just seem to know where everything is going whether we've played the song before or not. We had some cool improvising happening. Daryl

And here I thought a self profile pic was required . Now that I think about it, the profile pics are a little silly. Lol Daryl

We had an acoustic gig at a Holloween party tonight. Way out in the country. It was freezing. Very low key gig. Excellent food. Daryl

Great gig, nice size crowd and lots of dancing. It was a real fun night for me. I didn't use an amp. I played direct out and the stage monitors were great. Daryl

Believe me Dave, I know better now. Daryl

I forgot about this one.It wasn't pretty. A classic. Not much I can say except don't get involved with the lead singer. I should have known better. Daryl

I hope you find a band that has atleast some of your requirements. Daryl

No not at all. I couldn't even if I wanted to. The thing with me is, I need the extra money. Daryl

Things are a little stale with my band too. Regardless, I'm still in the best bands I can be in. Daryl

THIS THURSDAY! 6-9pm. Live rockin’ blues and $5 brews! The Annex At Foxtown Mequon WI. Looks like a cool music venue . However, I'm concerned about Thursday night. Also it seems like the other bands that play there are a few notches above us. Daryl

Yes they are. Too bad I'm not longer the " Go Get Em Kid" or " Man About Town Bass Player Guy". Lol Daryl

Thanks Pete, The band is pretty helpful. They actually suggested playing " direct out" so I don't have to lug around an amp. And they let me ride in the van when there's a long distance to a gig. Daryl

I hope you're right Dave. I do socialize with our band leaders parents.Maybe that might help my standing in the band. Here's a " kicker " I'm older than both her parents. Isn't life great. Lol Daryl

Bass Buscuits, The local Milwaukee music scene is very cliquey. If your not in a clique you don't get called. Plus I only play bas and I don't sing. Daryl

I never get called to dep or anything. Daryl