Catch Up

Gigs and things to catch up on.

This is Ollie's Roadie costume. His roadie name is "Strench" He used to tour back in the day.
Mel tried to say soaked and drenched at the same time when Ollie was wet and it came out Strench.

I did a gig with Ken's Pro Sound. The AF bnd was playing this gig. So I got to work the other side.
It was the Vacaville tree lighting. Fun time. Got a little too cold.

 Also had the Xmas concerts with the Air Force band. Pretty simple this year. Most gigs I only need 4 microphones. Tough work if you can get it.

I did a gig for my friend Mike as well. It was with the Vacaville youth conservatory. My friend Matt Thomas works there teaching a percussion ensemble. His son plays in the piano group as well.
This was a challenging one as they like it loud on stage and the choir doesn't like to sing out.

 I also needed some extreme eq on the Violin and viola. Cheap gear is difficult.

And for my last xmas concert I had Pasquale. I did this one last year in San Mateo. This gig can be tough. However I've gotten used to the long rehearsals before the show. It helps me really dial in the sound but at some point I'm done.

More Oliver stuff to follow. Merry Christmas.

LOU

Oliver and Things

For those that want to see more Ollie.

Here are some random photos from recent history.

 Ollie enjoying "The Nap Pocket" he usually falls asleep in this thing.

 Phoenix sunbathing. Enjoying the last bit of Summer.

 Ollie and I muggin'

 And again.

On his throne.

The cooking show. Where I prepared fresh baby.

A slo mo of our fat baby rolling in a shopping cart on a bumpy spot.

LOU

Gig Pic

I'm with Pasquale again at a country club. The woman in the fore ground wasn't watching the show.

LOU

Gig Pic

 From a wedding in St Helena.

Jumpstart played really well that gig.

LOU

The Pope

From the save the vault kickstarter. When Zappa voiced the pope on Ren and Stimpy.

The line prior was, "Quick your holiness, cling tenaciously to my buttocks"

How did they get away with this on kids tv?

LOU

Employing Vets

I had my buddy Jonathan build me a cool cable trunk that breaks down into smaller part. He had the time since he separated from the AF.

He has become a great wood worker and his work was top notch on this. I may have him build some more stuff soon.

LOU

A Deal?!

I don't like to take a stance on many things. I just saw this and it didn't seem right.

Save money if you get a flu shot. I hate that I'm required to get a flu shot every year.
And now that Oliver is around I don't know how I feel about vaccinations. With everything being for profit I question where others motives are when it comes to meds and such. Also whether I'm making the right choice for him as a parent.

Dammit I don't like being an adult.

LOU