You might remember from the Mid East trip 2 years ago that Thom sang the bulk of the songs while Bob sang a few and I got 2 or 3 in each show. This time there's a tad more variety. While Thom will still be the anchor and doing the bulk of the singing and showmanship, this time in addition to Bob and myself contributing some vocals, Todd will be doing some of his hits (and blowing a pretty mean blues harp):
along with Wade:
and by popular demand, Renae will be singing "Walkin' After Midnight" and also doing a very cool female version of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia":
in which she will also be burning up a pretty mean fiddle as well.
It was really fun hearing all the songs come together. Everyone is a pro and it all sounds great. I'm, of course, particularly pleased with the band's work-up of my tunes.
It promises to be a great show. We already have more songs than we need which is great, because that means we can make changes to the sets as the show progresses.
One fun thing happened just as the practice started. Thom had just received an email from a soldier who was at our shows in Djibouti. It turns out he is now stationed in one of the camps in Germany that we are playing at and will be at the show. How cool is that?
We all agreed to meet at the airport this Friday at 4am (yawn) and depart on our next adventure.
Next stop Atlanta. Stay tuned.
7 comments:
Better Atlanta than Chicago or just about anywhere north of here. Looks like a fun gig, Jerry. Travel safe, stay warm, and have Merry whatever.
To Jerry and all the Kosovo gang,
Best wishes to all of you. May you travel safely and may your talents bring smiles to all of our military personnel (not to mention a few hours of good ol' fashioned toe-tapping)!
As I was reading about your long days of practice and preparation, I was thinking how fun it would have been to sit in an easy chair in the corner and listened to you all. I'll bet you have a lot of fun together.
Best wishes for a successful trip. Looking forward to hearing the stories upon your return.
Pete
Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and the Happiest New Year ever!
What a Blessed trip of a lifetime to be a part of...sure wish I could be a fly on the wall in every event.
Look forward to hearing more, as the journey goes.
Safe travels, lots of laughter and treasured good times to all of you.
From a crazy lil' lady in KC!
Happy trails,
Stacey Young
Hey Jerry! Hope you have a great time this time! I still tell my friends -remind them of the great time and encouragement it was for me! Is there a way to get a CD or DVD or download some of it? Whatever the cost-kinda? Thanks again and have a very merry Christmas with all the best-Jacob from kc
This is a great thing you and the band are doing. Have a total blast at it! Merry Christmas to you all and thanks for sharing good times with our military personnel away from home. So worthy! I am looking forward to following you all!
I would imagine that you are dealing with a bit of jet lag. I am looking forward to all of your posts. I am raising a hot cup of cocoa (or Dan is raising a glass of scotch, whichever you prefer) to all of you and wishing you a safe trip!
Best wishes to everyone! You are doing a wonderful thing for so many men and women. Have an incredible trip. Be safe! We'll be looking forward to more updates!
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