ZannaDoo! : Cheeseburger in Paradise : Sunday, December 26

What a great time! Missed seeing everyone, glad I attended! ;) Hope to get out more!

Alligator Brothers : Lulu's : Wednesday, December 22

Absolutely fabulous! Even the "blizzard" outside couldn't stop the fire inside! :)

The Flying Toasters : Kelly's Grille : Thursday, December 23

What a great time! Hope all enjoyed the cookies...

Wade, the talk we had was nice.
Thanks for sharing! I am always available to listen.

By the way, the cookies were homemade and
FRESH!!!

Merry Christmas!

what happened to my toastmiesters? missed ya tuesday... had fresh baked cookies for you, too bad, they ar eall gone now (and I do mean FRESH!)

The Flying Toasters : Mickey's : Friday, December 10

And as promised, I arrived to hear you all jam! :)

Bill, thanks for those words of encouragement! I do love the controlled chaos! Jason, honey, thanks for ALWAYS making me feel like I am part of the gang! Sonja - I will get those photos for you!

Wade-
glad you had a good night (Wed night and last night) Thanks for talking with me about music, I miss that... don't forget to let me know where to be to help you avoid lameness... ;)

The Flying Toasters : Kelly's Grille : Thursday, December 9

ahhh, Bill, Thanks for caring! as a matter of fact I think I need to thank the whole band for the same reason! What a great group of people you have surrounded yourself with! :)

I do plan to come by sometime during the evening on Friday...

Gigi & Faith, Thanks for the hugs, I needed them! Eric thanks for the friendly greeting in the parking lot, TOO FUNNY!

Thanks for coming over to chat with me Wade, sometimes I dont think before I act, or I think too much and dont act, and just when I'm ready to just forget it all, you come along and say just the right thing at just the right time... thanks for just being there when I need you most, just when the despair seems to be seeping in.

Just a couple of random thoughts, well, not so random:

ever wonder why you even bother to do something? I started a new job this week, then got sick with the flu, got to felling better, then was slammed by a reply to a comment I posted on a forum about a band I love, and I wonder why I even bother.... fortunately there are people and bands who really appreciate the way I feel. To them I say Thank you, as most of them check this journal, to the others, (You know who you are), I say BAH HUMBUG!

The Flying Toasters : Kelly's Grille : Friday, December 3

Again an awsome show!!! Bill, if I weren't otherwise spoken for on New Year's Eve, I would come to Mickeys! However, you know where I will be...

Thanks for doing "You Are" - I LOVE that tune...

Can you believe I was out two nights in a row? ;)

The Flying Toasters : Kelly's Grille : Thursday, December 2

Great show gang! I will take care of those photos for you Sonja! ;) Chris, it was nice chatting with you, THANKS for being so friendly! Bill, yeayea! :)

Wade, MarkB, Eric & Ben... nice to see you at Moe&Johnny's...

Thanks for the invite to chill with you after, it was fun, hope I'm not wearing out my welcome...

Alligator Brothers : Lulu's : Wednesday, December 1

Definitely a good night! Fabulous GROOVE!

XOXOXOX

So after spending all day Thanksgiving in a dark room because of a migraine, I arrived at my Mom's around lunchtime Friday. I didn't hardly have time to visit the powder room! We jumped in the car and started driving. After stopping for a delicious meal at an Amish restaurant we continued south! The sun was shining, and what a fabulous drive... arriving in Lawrenceburg In around 3:30 ish, we decided to "drop anchor" at the casino for the weekend. Great food, good company, and just a small bit of gambling... it was nice to be up enough to pay for the hotel all weekend!! ;)

It was a nice diversion to an otherwise bad time of the year, two years to the day (Friday) that dad is gone now, and it was much better to be away from home NOT celebrating Thanksgiving... I did, however miss my music, and my loving friends...

and for all those musicians out there, my favorite movie quote:

... to truely love some silly little piece of music or some band soooo much, that it hurts...

Flying Toasters : Shots : Tuesday, November 23

hehehehe, great show... Thanks for the kind words and hugs Bill, I needed that! ;)


Alligator Brothers : Lulu's : Wednesday, November 24

Wade and Henry feeding off each other! Marvelous guitar showdown! It was great to see Donn!

Thanks for inviting me over too Wade, I enjoyed the conversation, music and the wine. I'm sorry for being mad. I hope we are still friends.... ;)

don't make friends with musicians, friendship is the booze they feed you, make your reputation on being honest and unmerciful.... "lester bangs" ~Almost Famous

Flying Toasters : Shots : Tuesday, November 16

WHAT FUN!!!!


Alligator Brothers : Lulu's : Wednesday, November 17

oooo, Wade, you were on it!

Fabulous time enjoyed after too!!!! :)

Great Scott : Peppers : Thursday, November 18

It was fun hanging out with Amy again, Thanks GIRL! The band was fun, but where was the bottom?


Three Pound Universe : Rathskeller : Friday, November 19

Ahhhh, music feeding my soul, but you know the stronger, the deeper, the LOVE, the harder, the heavier the HURT.


Steepwater Band : Slippery Noodle : Friday, November 19

The boys from the northwest corner are back to a three piece band, and it was STILL kicking!!!

Three Pound Universe : Kelly's Grille : Friday, November 12

WOW! Thanks boys, I needed that! a complete attitude adjustment! the music has fed my soul.

Fabulous! need I say more? :)

The Flying Toasters : SHOTS : Tuesday, November 9

Fun show, but just a bit too much country for me, Bill, its the ability of all to switch places in the middle of controlled chaos that makes it cool!


~chicka

The Flying Toasters : SHOTS : Tuesday, October 26

Hey! Fun show! ;)

Someone has to tell me what that slow song is that Chris sings, I LOVE IT!

Jason, nice job on lightning crashes...

Bill- Turn UP the Radio....


~chicka

The Flying Toasters : Kelly's Grille : Thursday, October 21

THANKS for welcoming my friends into the band scene! We had a BLAST! and yes I will encourage the ThreePounders to come out!

It was fun to take Angie & Keith out to my favorite nightspots. No, Wade, you didn't scare them away, they were just ready to leave: lightwieghts when it comes to barhoppin! BUT it WAS nice to chat with you. And YES, I will be having a party soon... hmmm, wonder what kind of music to play? food to serve, oh, wait, I have to finish the apartment first! hehehehe :)

Alligator Brothers : PrivateParty : Saturday, October 23

hmmm, everyone looked pretty nice! and it sounded good too...

Loretta : Birdy's : Sunday, October 24

This was an awesome show, the two openers were good as well. I enjoyed the whole evening, it was just a shame that it was SUCH a small crowd...

Bloomfield Indiana : Class of 1984 : Saturday, October 16

Ahhh, class reunions.very interesting evening... Need I say more? - catching up with old friends. -

we shouldn't wait for reunion. we ought to get together more often....

Jennie DeVoe & Henry Lee Summer : RibAmerica : Sunday, September 12 - Louisville

Fabulous day! Great tunes! Cool venue, Awesome drive down & back… Need I say more? - Henry in absolutely rare form!!! -

that is except for being on the outside looking in... I don't think anyone even cared that I was there... except Henry & Carrie, who BTW helped me get my car out of a tough jam with a Semi! Ever go curb jumping and lawn driving?

Jennie DeVoe, Henry Lee Summer & Hootie and the Blowfish : RibAmerica : Saturday, September 4

Fabulous! Simply marvelous! Awsome! Great! need I say more?

that is except for being invisible...

The Flying Toasters : Joe's Grille 2 : Thursday, September 2

Wow, such a fun group! THANKS for the little special medley of my own! I really enjoyed that! hehehe.... I'll bring the camera out again next time, and I will get those photos done for you Sonjia ;)

Bill, I might just have to take you up on the offer to sing with you, just gotta get my nerve up to do it, as it has been a lot of years!

later...

Ahhh, what fun Sat nite! Starting out at the Blues on the Avenue show with Greg Foresman, Jennie DeVoe (HI STAHLY!!!) and Delbert McClinton... then up to Elwood for Alligator Brothers, then to Moe & Johnny's hanging with Eric, Wade & Claire (and their friend Don) and then it was off to Wade's place to muse over wine, music and deep conversation...

Three Pound Universe : Joe's Grille 2 : Saturday, July 24

What a SLOW crowd, but an awsome musical venture! It's too bad more people weren't there to enjoy... Thanks for the compliment Wade ;)

Fabulous! Simply marvelous! Awsome! Great! need I say more?

just a single white sheet
torn from the artist's pad
dust and lead smeared
and smudged, crumbled erasure
spread, a small tear,
crumpled in anger,
to be smoothed out, with
gentle hands, blended with
pastels or chalk, working
to complete, the image
of you within me
my fingers rub,
the smudges and lines merge
and you begin to appear
emerging in that sketch
rendered real,
a man from paper and lead

CYT: 05.05.04



— and again I seek you, your smile
beckons me,
your eyes looking deep into mine
yet still unknown, while the
music connects us…

(LU: 9/02)


- So many bands, so little time....

this diva has boxed the killer red shoes for awhile, so off to see/hear some more of my bands, BTW: what a wonderful thing the bands that participated in the Concert for Annie did... and the music was fabulous! I think I may have to add a few more bands to my visiting rotation! I absolutely LOVED the Rotwiellers....

ahhhh, i needed that! music for my soul.... :)

Bad news for retro fans, 93.9 Retro music here in Indinapolis will be no more as of Friday 6am :(

Now where will I find my fix of HLS & 80's music?

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Alligator Brothers/Henry Lee Summer : Fishers Concert Series : Tuesday, July 6

Rain, what rain? Just didn't get to the Henry stuff... It was great to chat with Scott F, Class of '84!!! hehehehe

Thanks for the kind words Faith Marie! BILL, yeah, yeah... Robere, hats off to you! Mark, Wade, Bertram - YOU GUYS ROCK! Gigi, you looked fabulous! Eric, now you are getting it... hey Wade, what in the heck did you throw at me anyway? it was hard! Henry, don't I always look out for you? :)

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Three Pound Universe : Monarch Party : Saturday, July 3

WOOHOO! Boys, what a great show!
I had an FABULOUS time... birdy, watch out for that black cloud, don't get wet! hehehehe ;)

you know i just HAD to harrass you...

Jennie DeVoe : Rathskeller : Friday, July 2

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I had almost forgotten what a great performer J was, almost, the band and J really rocked tonite! and thanks for Faster Johnny & U2!!! and what a pleasant suprise to discover Ode to Billy Joe on the new cd! which is awsome, btw!!!

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Alligator Brothers : Beer Seller : Friday, July 2

Wade, Wade, Wade - just where did that come from? inspired by VanHalen? Were your fingers even connected to your body & brain? Great to see/hear Jamie out: I got there in time to hear MY song, Chain of Fools! :)

Thanks for the compliment Carrie, I guess I ought to show my legs off a little more often... ;) and the red heels don't hurt...

It was pointed out to me that I have been remiss in the postings of my favorite musicians so, here goes:

The Flying Toasters : Joe's 2 : Thursday, June 24

What fun! I am glad I dropped in! Thanks so much for making me feel so welcome... Bill, I didn't know you had any guitar in you! Jason, are there ANY buttons safe on your shirt? Chris, I have a really GREAT photo of you... I will be out again ;) XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX :)

Three Pound Universe : Kelly's Grille : Tuesday, June 29

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Boys, glad you are back! I missed you!
I had an AWSOME time... especially enjoyed the impromptu accoustic concert in the parking lot! Wade what wonderful and clear harmonies... oh and you need to watchout for those flying tape bombs! hehehehe ;)

you know i just HAD to harrass you...

Alligator Brothers : Lulu's : Wednesday, June 23

What FUN! Henry, that kit is on FIRE! Eric, baby, getting in the groove! Wade, thanks again... ;)

Three Pound Universe : Kelly's Grille : Tuesday, June 22

WOOHOO! Boys, you are awsome!
I had a WONDERFUL time... luv ya! Where on earth didja get those FABULOUS suits? You guys clean up pretty well... ;)

The music was great, and your friend JR was cool! I do hope you have a fine time in MI...

Wade, once again, you have reduced me to tears, "Little Wing" touched me when I really needed the connection, Thank you...

Henry Lee Summer : Taste of Tippecanoe : Saturday, June 19

OK, anyone else catch a glimpse into THAT CROWD? I hear it was estimated at 50,000! It stretched for BLOCKS! and once again the gang delivered! Wade & Sparky, you guys had me in tears! It was SOOOO good (Just Another Day)! Jason, what can I say baby, but WOW! Claire, that was a GREAT outfit, very Rock & Roll!!! Gigi, wish that I had gotten a picture of you lounging in the limo! That was fun! BTW, Mel, great idea, the limo was fun! It was nice chatting with Henry, Eric & Carrie on the way home. And thanks for the compliment Henry, I do enjoy working with you, I hope I'm not too much of a pain! What's next? MarkB - its coming right along! maybe you need to wear gloves right before the show to keep your fingers warm? Hopefully I can make it to ONE of the 3LB HORN shows... meanwhile, watch the HLS site for pics!

~chicka

Ok, so one has to see a really awful band to realize just how spoiled they are! To appreciate the awsome musicians I get to enjoy every week, I needed this dose of unbelievably horrendous music! Just let me say, I love my bands, my musicians, MY FRIENDS! Please keep taking me on the musical ride! ;)

Henry Lee Summer : Fraze Pavillion : Tuesday, June 8

What an amazing show! I haven't seen Henry this animated in a LONG time, jumping around and running around playing all the instruments! What a great conversation we all had in the dressing room after too! I had an absolute blast! Thanks for making me a part of the band family! :)

Gigi - you looked marvelous! My three pounder boys did a fantastic job... I am looking forward to and am anticipating the new music! ;)

...Eric are you taking over the wild goose chases? (or did Wade put you up to it?) Hope you boys were careful on the way back, luv you guys! ~chicka

Henry Lee Summer : WaveStock : Saturday, June 5

Hey Wade, ready for another wild goose chase? Glad I spotted you, I would have NEVER found the park. Can we say, UNORGANIZED and UNDERPROMOTED? Boy, was it HOT! It was GREAT to see Bryan & Rhonda... Sparky WOW! and once again Henry pulled another show together! Fraze, here we come!

Henry Lee Summer/Alligator Brothers : St. Simon Festival : Friday, June 4

Wow! Where do I even begin? What a phenominal show. Henry just cracks me up! What a ham! I should have tried to juggle selling cds and using the camera! Stahly, in the pocket! (MarkB, I'm not touching anymore of those dirty, nasty cables, are you?) MarkB you were in a zone... Wade, I will say it again, you were on FIRE! Got a new little knot of fans there too don't 'cha? Thanks for the beer... hehehe Gigi, darling, simply marvelous!

Alligator Brothers : Ultimate Place 2B : Friday, May 28

Good job Gigi! Nice stepping up! Great look Claire! Jason, styling as always! Croon on Henry... Donn, what a cute dog! Mark & Wade power on!!!

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Three Pound Universe : Kelly's Grille : Tuesday, June 1

Pacers derailed again! But the boys helped make it all better. Great job!

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Alligator Brothers : Lulu's : Wednesday, June 2

Ahhh, Eric honey, so nice to see you out! And nice job on the drums too! Good job Stahly on the drums too! Henry henry henry! what a show! I LOVE that last tune! reminds me of the old band!

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Alligator Brothers : SHOTS : Thursday, June 3

Wade! I did forget just how much I LOVE listening to your solos! MMMMMMMM! I also loved the impromptu quartet (Wade, Henry, Mark B, Eric) especially Wicked Game. :) My girls wonderful job!!!

Henry Lee Summer : CARBDAY 2004 : Thursday, May 27

WOW! Even the RAIN didn't dampen the spirit of the small crowd that stayed to get thier Mojo fix! Yes, even I got wet, standing under the light rigging, holding the video camera wasn't the smartest move, every time I moved a bit to get away from the rain, the lights dumped water on me! I GOT SOAKED! but the show was worth it! Great to hear Stahly, Bertram, and Larz with the band! Wade, I got some great video of a couple of tunes with awsome soloing! MMMM, Mark M - I LOVE when you play slide! Robere- great job on the board! the mix was good. Girls- You looked fantastic!

Henry, phenominal! Every show, you get better and better. I am always amazed! That is why I keep coming back! ;)

OK, Go Pacers!

Alligator Brothers : Lulu's : Wednesday, May 26

What FUN! Looking forward to the show Sat nite! :)

Three Pound Universe : Kelly's Grille : Tuesday, May 18

WOOHOO! Boys, you are awsome!
I had a WONDERFUL time... luv ya!
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Alligator Brothers : Lulu's : Wednesday, May 19

Hmmm! Interesting evening, wouldn't you say?
Wade, anytime you need to talk, you know where I am :)
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Alligator Brothers : Shots : Thursday, May 20

Happy Birthday Karen! Nice to see you!
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Three Pound Universe : Joe's 2 : Saturday, May 22

Boys, boys, boys what fun! I was ENTERTAINED!... luv ya!
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Three Pound Universe : Kelly's Grille : Tuesday, May 25

Ahhh! I needed that after tangling with that ladder & ceiling fan! I was WOWED Robere... and I am feeling MUCH better... put the crutches back in the closet, foot aches a bit but other than that, I'm OK. Looking forward to the next show :)

Three Pound Universe : Kelly's Grille : Friday, May 14

... and once again, I have been blown away! Great gig! and the color is coral, WADE... thanks for being there for me! Hi Joe! (joe, joe walsh)... one of these days I'm going to have to have you all over for dinner.... luv you guys! :)

Alligator Brothers : Lulu's : Wednesday, May 12

What a GREAT show. Henry I LOVE "Stand By Me" that was great! Loved hearing you sing! The band was in RARE form... Glad you got your car back JWT! CHEERS....

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Steepwater Band : Slippery Noodle : Thursday, May 13

Karen honey, your friends were awsome! I enjoyed the music and the chats. I am looking forward to seeing them again. Might even have to do a road trip! the blues were jammin' and the cd rocks, gotta get the new one now... ;) Just what I need, another band to see...

Three Pound Universe : Kelly's Grille : Tuesday, May 11

WOW! Guitars blazing, you boys were awsome! I had a GREAT time... thanks for the chitchat, I am feeling more like myself! Sorry about your car JWT, I say BOYCOTT, did you get your baby back today? I am looking forward to Friday... luv ya!

~chicka

Alligator Brothers : Beer Sellar : May 7, 2004

Ahhh, Henry what form! I had a GREAT time! I'm glad you brought JBrown on board, he's so energetic and awsome... Bertram- nice job! that was fun! :) girls, girls, girls - MORE of you dancing TOGETHER: makes awsome pics for the website! I didn't have the camera out when MarkB, Henry & Wade were styling -- RATS! whats next?

Alligator Brothers : Shots : May 6, 2004

Ahhhh.... PACERS!!! WooHoo, sorry had to do it! ...... JWT: did I see that correctly? you broke a string? :) Faith, Gigi & Claire... pictures will be in your hands soon... ;) be sure to take a look at the meet the band area... JBro, what fun! Good to see everyone...

Alligator Brothers : Lulu's : Wednesday, May 5, 2004

Great show boys & girls! Missed you Gigi & Henry! JBro you are just way too cool for your own good! ;)

Claire, what fun! Friends? When I get a chance I'll have some pics for you! :)

Three Pound Universe: May 4, 2004

Manic Depression was phenominal- thanks for asking ;) A great evening for a great band....

Peppers- Johnny Rock: Not bad, young, small crowd, but ok music.... nice to be back there on a Tuesday nite :)

JWT:thanks for the chat, I mean what I said, sorry & we are ok... i need musical advise, anything I need to be listening to? anything for soul rebuilding? life restructuring? apologies?

The Day's End

The sun falls on another day.
I call to my friends,
in my mind, thinking of all I did today,
I ask myself, but, really, tell myself.
God was here.
He has given me much happiness
and so many friends.

cyt: 10.10.85

Just posting some words I have scribbled in some old notebooks, looking for some inspiration, and feeling anonymous without being anonymous....



~chicka

time smiles
gentle friend
innocent hearts
understanding
his tongue, my cheek,
caresses tenderly
touch my ear
soft sounds
a whispered song
wild spirit without compare

cyt: 03.17.03

Walls

People are strangers,
No one wants to talk,
If you are in a crowd of people,
Listen to the silence of
Loneliness.
People are building,
Straight and tall buildings,
No graceful arches, no circles,
Or any at all!
People are tearing down the
Bridges.
Building more tall walls.
No bridges
Just walls.

cyt: 04.1983

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Alligator Brothers: Ultimate Place 2 Be: Kokomo: April 30:

Great show! Thanks Jason, for chatting with me, I think you are doing a fine job, just remember, homework means HOMEWORK, hehehe. :) Good to see you Henry.... Hey Kevin, liking that version... Brent was great to see you! Girls you looked fabulous, got some pics... Donn, I told you so... see you sometime...

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Three Pound Universe: Shots: May 1:

I said it at your site, nice job. Jamming as always. No Mark, it was fine! My welcome has run out so I'll see you sometime later....

Alligator Brothers : Shots : April 29

Nice job boys & girls! Jason you are a blast! :) Hope to have some photos up soon! Missed you Henry!

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Alligator Brothers : Lulu's : April 28

Wow! had a good time. Jason- nice job! btw: like your laptop, G4 is it? nice. I have a 12" G4 :)

Nice to see you out last nite at the 3Lb gig Henry. They are great aren't they... ;)


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Three Pound Universe : Kelly's : April 27

Great job boys! Henry (FRED) - That was a blast! I told you they were good....

Shots: the Flying Toasters: Saturday 24th

I had fun! Such a mix of music... rock, rap, country, old, new.... keep up the good work. I'll be bringing out the camera soon... ;)

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Shots: Thurs 22nd

Great show, nice job Jason.
Great to see you Brent & Karen! :)
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Endless Summer Band: Friday 23rd

Jamie, good to see you, hope you found your voice! ;)
Looking forward to seeing you around!
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Flying Toasters: Friday 23rd

Sorry I missed the show, hope you like the photos Bill! ;)
I'll get cds burnt for you later....

Henry, Miss YOU! hope you feel better soon...

Alligator Brothers:

Even though Henry was mia, the show was great! jason Brown, Mario thanks for jumping in! Faith, Good Job! Claire, honey, you are doing fine. Gigi, the tunes are MY tunes :) .... looking to hearing more from all of you. Donn, the drumming is coming right along. I said you would fit in!

Ahhh, music for my head... Three Pound Universe was fantastic last nite, even though I had to enjoy it from the back of the room and work the door... the crowd was light, if you missed it, YOUR loss. Once again the boys invited Sedna to assume the stage for a few songs, and AGAIN they were phenominal :)

Sparky you ROCK!

FrontLine Reunion - Outside Inn: 04.17.04
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What a bunch of crazies! Magical Bill & his buddies are a hoot! I really had a good time, and took a bunch of photos... hope to put some up on my site, just for you! ;)
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Three Pound Universe - Kelly's Grille: 04.16.04
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Sounded great, as usual... and a very talented guest band, Sedna...
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Carl Storie - Mickey's Pub: 04.16.04
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Still rocking as hard as he can! Working on a new group of tunes! can't wait :)

Welcome to my musings. I follow several bands in the Indianapolis area so I will be posting my thoughts about shows here!