Let's call this a day

JOSH GARRELS AND THE LIONS
Wow. What a night. I kinda rushed us through our Wednesday night devotions - partly because there was hardly anybody there (just like always it's fizzling out), but mostly because I wanted to get to Huntington, IN to see Josh Garrels AND MY WONDERFUL CHILDREN. I took this pic with my phone. That's the back of Isaac's head in the bottom center, and Carrie Jade is to his left.

But, oh, what a night. I had only seen JG solo before, and when we got to this cool upstairs venue just the drummer, bass, and electric guitarist were playing. I was to find out those were The Lions - JG's band (or former band). They were incredible - and it's really too bad they're no longer together. I couldn't tell which one of them more mesmerized me. Some fantastic percussion, superb bass, incredible guitar and singing.

THEN Josh began. He is just awesome. Nothing else to say. He ended with THE coolest version of Roberta Flack's "Killing Me Softly" I have ever heard. Phenominal.

ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS
I saw and met several people. Mike Clawson's sister Julie was there - though she apparently left before I had a chance to introduce myself (Hi, uh, I know your brother from the internet, and, uh... hi). I think I met my future son-in-law (Seth), but according to Carrie he just doesn't know it yet. I saw Ben again (and he better be right about coming in June and July); saw Eric; re-introduced myself to Andy and met his bass player Brent. I think they might be coming for music month in July. I never did talk with the pastor of the place (and don't know his name, or the church's name), but I couldn't believe how YOUNG he looked, or is. And there were a TON of Anderson people there. It was good to see Caleb, Graham and Megan again, and to meet the rest of 'em.

Apparently the evening was a fundraiser type event for a family who has come upon hard times. I was pretty surprised that they took in over $4,000.00 last night. Kudos.

AFTERNOON DELIGHT
I was already hyped before we got to the show, because right before leaving the office I finally heard from Jason Ringenberg's agent. I think we're booking him for July 20 & 21 (actually it's July 27/28). Friday night will be Jason - "the original roots-punk barnstormer; the rockingest folksinger that ever lived" according to his promo pack. Then Saturday morning the kids will have the time of their lives with Farmer Jason. I can't wait!!!

I am going to stop now while my mind is still in my head.

peace. and... yes, there is a revolution.