I just realized that I haven't blogged in a couple of months. No need to go into the details of why, but it's a busy schedule, and I've always more to do than there is time. For example, I haven't had time to search for someone to publish my children's Christmas book, going on 2 years. Possibly it's self doubt or laziness that contributes to that, but I'm almost sure it's because I'm so damn busy. Whatever it is, something keeps me from hitting this space more often. I'll definitely try to rectify that.
It's Father's Day, 2013. I celebrated yesterday, with my wife, Meg, and my 2 lovely daughters. Today Meg and I are embarking on a short-ish journey to Lansdale, PA. About 150 miles from Binghamton, it's a suburb of Philly, and a truly beautiful place on Earth. Major Trop Rock aficionado 'Conchy Joe' resides there, and today, he's hosting a House Concert to be performed by John Reno and Eric Ellis. Their current tour is a "Jim Croce music" tour. Many may not recall Croce, but he was a purveyor of Americana/story-telling/folk music, back in the 1960's and 70's. His career was cut short by a single engine plane crash in Louisiana, in 1973. He was just 30, and his career had only recently hit 'head-liner' status. His songs "Operator", and "Bad Bad Leroy Brown" are possibly his most memorable contributions, but as a prolific singer/songwriter, he had a vast catalog of music. An interesting side note: Croce was born in Philadelphia, PA. It's exciting to me, that this show is so close to his birthplace.
The show is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM, and I'm about 2.5 hours away. I suppose that means I better throw my cooler full of booze and snacks into the 'grocery getter', and prepare to hit the road.
John Reno is one of my favorite Trop Rockers. I confess I don't know much about guitarist Eric Ellis, but I'm looking forward to meeting them both and enjoying their show. I can't wait to see how they interpret Jim Croce's music. This is bound to be a Father's Day I won't soon forget. It's a nice road trip with Meg, good music, and the company of the best people on earth...Trop Rock fans.
I'll write a short blog-note later, to tell you how it went.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, EVERYONE!
It's Father's Day, 2013. I celebrated yesterday, with my wife, Meg, and my 2 lovely daughters. Today Meg and I are embarking on a short-ish journey to Lansdale, PA. About 150 miles from Binghamton, it's a suburb of Philly, and a truly beautiful place on Earth. Major Trop Rock aficionado 'Conchy Joe' resides there, and today, he's hosting a House Concert to be performed by John Reno and Eric Ellis. Their current tour is a "Jim Croce music" tour. Many may not recall Croce, but he was a purveyor of Americana/story-telling/folk music, back in the 1960's and 70's. His career was cut short by a single engine plane crash in Louisiana, in 1973. He was just 30, and his career had only recently hit 'head-liner' status. His songs "Operator", and "Bad Bad Leroy Brown" are possibly his most memorable contributions, but as a prolific singer/songwriter, he had a vast catalog of music. An interesting side note: Croce was born in Philadelphia, PA. It's exciting to me, that this show is so close to his birthplace.
The show is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM, and I'm about 2.5 hours away. I suppose that means I better throw my cooler full of booze and snacks into the 'grocery getter', and prepare to hit the road.
John Reno is one of my favorite Trop Rockers. I confess I don't know much about guitarist Eric Ellis, but I'm looking forward to meeting them both and enjoying their show. I can't wait to see how they interpret Jim Croce's music. This is bound to be a Father's Day I won't soon forget. It's a nice road trip with Meg, good music, and the company of the best people on earth...Trop Rock fans.
I'll write a short blog-note later, to tell you how it went.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, EVERYONE!
