Hendrix, Thrash and Lefty got the gear here. They look like movers as they haul in their guitar cases, amps, song books, and beer. It's Wednesday night...Band Practice. Set up gear, engage some beer and wine. Tune up. Turn up. Jam a bit. Drink a bit. Laugh a lot. Story time. Play a fav tune....Hendrix wants to focus on the event for Andrew. The set list is enforce, but we might stray a bit. In fact, Hendrix is the one that always strays a bit, once he gets that electric hummming...we just cruise to his strumming. (Hey, could that be a song?) Tonight we are so....on our game. We have not missed a beat ....well maybe I did miss one or two...not bad for a 2 hour practice session. It's really Thrash who gives us our character....when you hear that bass guitar filling in with Hendrix, it sounds like One as One Guitar....in harmonius melody. Bettch greased his vocals on this night. Where did all those notes come from? Geeez, Louise...singing it some more.
Lefty was a little tardy for band practice (anybody got a ruler?). He had to extricate himself from the Neighborhood meeting.....good reason to leave a meeting...Rock and Roll Band Practice..."excuse meeee...I'm a guitar player in a Rock and Roll Band called Stix and Stones. ...see yall later."
Good thing for us he arrived in one piece, I guess he chased away a couple coyotes on the first bend and then on the 2nd bend he ran head-on into a herd of deer. Pretty amazing since we all live in the Burb.
I did digress there...back on track. Stix and Stones ripped every song. It's one of those feelings that you only get from playing rock and roll music....like such an accomplishment. There are 5 of us that make that kind of music. We're pretty thrilled about it. Let's face it....5 years ago, we were all sitting behind desks thinking that life is passing us by...we need to spice it up a bit. It all came together in some Cosmic Rock and Roll Universe...the band...the music...the friendship and the purpose. What is really cooool...is when we put smiles on people's face. Get them to dance. We'll keep on playing. More Band Practice for me, please.
4th Annual Rock the House
Thursday, October 14, 2010
NEXT GIG: A BENEFIT FOR ANDREW
We all wish that life could be one continuous party. Sometimes there is a wrench thrown in the mix.
Life happens in ways that one can not predict. Andrew, 28 years of age, and a friend since the day he was born, was diagnosed in June 2010 with stomach cancer. I can explain, but first the details of the gig.
Stix and Stones will be playing at a benefit for Andrew on Saturday, Feb 12, 2011, in combination with Eastside Catholic High School. A spaghetti dinner, wine / beer, 2 - 3 bands, and dancing being planned.
We need a big turn out in support of Andrew. We would like eveyone to come and spread good vibes for Andrew. Dance, Dance, Dance.
Now for the skinny on Andrew.
A science teacher at Eastside Catholic High. Voted "Teacher of the Year" in 2008. An avid Husky football fan. Loves his 2 dogs. Loves teaching kids. Has an indominable spirit.
Andrew was diagnosed and then went into surgery on July 20th, 2010. This type of cancer is extremely rare in someone as young as Andrew. The surgery went well, but the healing has not. Andrew remained in the ICU at the UW clinic until Oct 5th, 2010. That is round the clock constant care. Under heavy sedation, breathing tubes and with life supporting measures, Andrew has made great progress.
As of this date, Oct 14th, he is still in the hospital at UW. His rehab phase is going to be tough and he is still not completely healed from the surgery. There are many complications involved, but the outlook is that once all systems are a "go", he will undergo Chemo. 8 out of the 40 lymph nodes had cancer cells. We have to get rid of those.
Andrew's friends and family have rallied to support this wonderful young man. Eastside Catholic has had one fundraiser by the football booster club that raised over $20,000. This is amazing. But we need to do more.
And we are in the planning stages of the next event. We need everyone..this will take a village, lots of prayers and lots of positive thoughts for Andrew.
Stay tuned and send your prayers and thoughts to Andrew.
Life happens in ways that one can not predict. Andrew, 28 years of age, and a friend since the day he was born, was diagnosed in June 2010 with stomach cancer. I can explain, but first the details of the gig.
Stix and Stones will be playing at a benefit for Andrew on Saturday, Feb 12, 2011, in combination with Eastside Catholic High School. A spaghetti dinner, wine / beer, 2 - 3 bands, and dancing being planned.
We need a big turn out in support of Andrew. We would like eveyone to come and spread good vibes for Andrew. Dance, Dance, Dance.
Now for the skinny on Andrew.
A science teacher at Eastside Catholic High. Voted "Teacher of the Year" in 2008. An avid Husky football fan. Loves his 2 dogs. Loves teaching kids. Has an indominable spirit.
Andrew was diagnosed and then went into surgery on July 20th, 2010. This type of cancer is extremely rare in someone as young as Andrew. The surgery went well, but the healing has not. Andrew remained in the ICU at the UW clinic until Oct 5th, 2010. That is round the clock constant care. Under heavy sedation, breathing tubes and with life supporting measures, Andrew has made great progress.
As of this date, Oct 14th, he is still in the hospital at UW. His rehab phase is going to be tough and he is still not completely healed from the surgery. There are many complications involved, but the outlook is that once all systems are a "go", he will undergo Chemo. 8 out of the 40 lymph nodes had cancer cells. We have to get rid of those.
Andrew's friends and family have rallied to support this wonderful young man. Eastside Catholic has had one fundraiser by the football booster club that raised over $20,000. This is amazing. But we need to do more.
And we are in the planning stages of the next event. We need everyone..this will take a village, lots of prayers and lots of positive thoughts for Andrew.
Stay tuned and send your prayers and thoughts to Andrew.
BLOCK PARTY ROCKS
Forest Highlands Block Party
Date: August 29th
Neighbors, family and friends gathered on a beautiful August day for dinner, wine, music and dancing.
A few rain drops had to be dodged, but it did not rain on our parade of fun. With a little help from our friends, the set up was a breeze...we don't need no stinking Roadies. Our set list included many of our favs, including "Satisfaction" and "Gloria". Hendrix got his mojo going once again. Thrash's bass was doing some sweet thumping, Boetch hit some vocals that had never been heard before, Lefty left it out there and I could be heard hitting my "babies" for blocks. Neighbors danced into the sunset....and what a glorious sunset
As things wound down....the remaining crew continued to "taste" the wines...as we shared stories.
No Log Lady present at this gig.
Date: August 29th
Neighbors, family and friends gathered on a beautiful August day for dinner, wine, music and dancing.
A few rain drops had to be dodged, but it did not rain on our parade of fun. With a little help from our friends, the set up was a breeze...we don't need no stinking Roadies. Our set list included many of our favs, including "Satisfaction" and "Gloria". Hendrix got his mojo going once again. Thrash's bass was doing some sweet thumping, Boetch hit some vocals that had never been heard before, Lefty left it out there and I could be heard hitting my "babies" for blocks. Neighbors danced into the sunset....and what a glorious sunset
As things wound down....the remaining crew continued to "taste" the wines...as we shared stories.
No Log Lady present at this gig.
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