A couple of our favorites

Hi.  I don't really feel up to writing a post about music, but since this is my record keeper - I did want to include our two most recent shows.

On the night before Mary and I celebrated our 7th year of happy marriage, we went and saw one of our favorites - and the musician we've seen play live more than any other person ever: Rhett Miller.  It was an interesting opening situation, because they had the normal opener, The Spring Standards.  However, they also had a special guest.  Rhett Miller gave the stage over to Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers.  It was pretty interesting seeing such a well known band sort of by surprise in a small venue.



Of course the highlight for us was still good ole Rhett.  Such a performer.



That weekend, we grabbed Sam and headed to Berkeley where we saw the Avett Brothers play the Greek.



They are so freaking good. All these incredible rock/folk acts are such a joy. The music gives so many opportunities for foot tapping, knee-slapping and screaming at the top of your lungs.  Just authentic good fun.   I still can't believe we got to see these guys with such a small crowd at Outside Lands 2009.  I wonder who will be the Avetts of 2012's OL?

Anyway, just a quick update.  I think we are both going to chill on shows for a bit.  Building for the two festivals at the end of the summer.