Skidmore Alumni Day, The Parting Glass, and Rockstar Ride Home!

This past Saturday(5-31-08) SPB had a split job. Both were Alumni Days at two area colleges. I played at Skidmore's Alumni Day up in Saratoga. We had a small but elite band. It was short job which is always good, and the weather threatened rain and storms but never followed through with it. It's always a good day when you get to play and stay dry. Drying a kilt isn't always fun. Not only the drying time but the smell of wet wool isn't always good.

After the band marched the class representatives from the Tang Museum to the Sports Complex we were dismissed and we headed back to the cars for a post playing beverage and to-get-the-kilt-off for the drive home. As we were standing around listening to music and relaxing a plan was hatched for a trip to The Parting Glass for lunch and a few beers. And let me tell you it was a great plan. A small group or us headed to the Glass for lunch. Getting there was no big deal seeing how it was right down the street from where we were playing. As we walked in the bar, we were unsure as to it being open. As we opened the door, what other greeting would you want to hear but "Come on in!"

After lunch, laughing and a few beers (3 hours later). We all piled in my car and headed south. If you know me you know that i have a vast library of music, and having just bought a new Ipod, I was looking to dive into it. I started off slow with a few favorite sign-a-longs, come to think about it, everything i played was a Sing-a-long. My friends and I have been together in this band for a long time. So we pretty much know all the songs by heart. We may not be ready for American Idol, but we sing our hearts out. And have a great time doing it. I think the biggest laugh we all got is when I started playing "On the Road Again" by Willie Nelson, Iain, who was in shotgun gave the "Blow your Air Horn" gesture to the 18 wheeler we were passing at the time. He obliged and we all started to laugh.

We love to have a great time in this band, no matter what were doing. From playing music, to listening to music, we have a blast.

Till next time~~
M.J.K