We saw the David Grisman Bluegrass Experience in Hanford, CA last week. The venue was a restored FOX theatre in a Central California farming town. David Grisman has aligned with three incredible bluegrass musicians with his son on bass, and has released an album of pure bluegrass music.
The show had two sets as David went thru the new CD and then some with lots of educational banter. It was really an elightening experience and nice to see instruments unplugged. We sat with Steve Hirasuna and his wife and hooked up with Allan FiField.
Ben Harper
Damien (Jr Gong) Marley
This was an unforgetable musical experience. My daughter Beth saw them at the LA Greek, my sons at the Santa Barbara Bowl and Carole and I caught two shows at the Greek Theatre at CAL - my favorite outdoor venue. Thje first night, Carlos Santana joined and the crowd went berserkeley i.e. very very excited - excitement that lasted thru the evening. The second night was more subdued but they played some of my favorite tunes (Like A King, Sexual Healing, Burn One Down). We ended up sitting with some show friends - Allison and Todd and their son - even the better. The Greek is the best place to see Ben - the libertarian attitute combines with his social justice agenda. At the end of the second show he came out and made a little thank you speech and said "the last couple of shows were out best ever" and said it was due to the fans.
Click to see a pan video of the venue.
Retirement
A few more parties for Carole: a Nursing Management party and a hospital wide party and she has turned in her badge and cell phone. She feels a bit lioberated.
Anniversary
We celebrated out 40th wedding anniversay at Erna's Elderberry House -the only 5 Star Resturant and Hotel in California.
Check out he menu - it was spectacular.
We celebrated in Berkeley, at Erna's and we are going on an Alaskan Cruise in 5 days to keep celebrating.
See ya when we get back.
Bill
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