Well, the A/C was working again last night (although, it turned out we didn't need it). Howard stayed away - apparently still de-humidifying his electric uke from last week - while Karen and her kids were safely back at home, sobering up from all that Sprite they drank during their wild Memorial Day evening at Paddy's.
Nonetheless, enough people showed up to make for a good jam, one that unexpectedly turned great later on - but more on that later...
Bob came in announcing that he couldn't sing because of sinus problems - and wound up doing more songs than anyone. Man, if I could sing like that, I'd give you my sinuses Bob! (Although you might have to throw in that big old Martin).
Steve, besides doing a kicking version of "The Race Is On", brought along a fine guitarist whose nickname may go down as "Best In Show" for Bluegrass & Beyond 2010 - "Topher" (from Christopher). I'll just call him "The Toph"...
Co-host Bill revived Bachman Turner Overdrive's "Taking Care Of Business", a highlight, and Sarah did cool versions of "Little Wing" and George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass".
Not to be outdone, the other two co-hosts brought in the Dead's "Friend Of The Devil", Carl Perkin's "Honey Don't" and Jerry Reeds' "Eastbound And Down".
Mike threw in Jim Croce's "Leroy Brown", and Kim "Bye, Bye Love" before the jam went even a little further "Beyond"...
Craig picked up "Ball And Chain" from California punk rockers, Social Distortion, and Scotty chimed in with Elvis' "Alison" and Micheal Jackson's "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough".
There were plenty of bluegrass standards, including "Knocking On Your Door", "Dark Hollow", "Foggy mountain Top", etc. - and plenty of fiddle tunes - "Down Yonder", "Kentucky Mandolin", "Gold Rush" and "Big Mon".
All in all, a fine night - but the "Twilight Zone" part was yet to come - literally!
It started off routinely enough, a little Eagles tribute by Scotty, Bill and Steve ("Lying Eyes", "Taking It Easy" and "Peaceful Easy Feeling") - when suddenly I hear... What the heck? That's no fiddle tune.
It's Hoss, Little Joe, Adam and Ben Cartwright, Virginia City - and we're rockin' - like it's 1962!
It's Hoss, Little Joe, Adam and Ben Cartwright, Virginia City - and we're rockin' - like it's 1962!
Bill's "Bonanza" theme had started off a half hour tour de force "Name This TV Show" - mostly Scott and Bill (with help from Steve, Craig and myself). Besides, the obvious "Twilight Zone" - we hit 'em all: Hawaii Five-O, Batman ("Splat!" "Pow!!), Star Trek (that one had to be Scottie, of course), Mash, Secret Agent Man, Gilligan's Isle (a rousing Bill sing-a-long), Rawhide, The Munsters, Cheers, I Dream Of Jeannie, Mary Tyler Moore - even the lowly Patty Duke Show (...at times they even think alike, What a crazy pair! Yes, they're cousins...).
The "Toph" was in shock by this point, I think. Steve had to help him out at the end of the night.
The "Toph" was in shock by this point, I think. Steve had to help him out at the end of the night.
I wonder if 40 years from now they'll be playing the themes to "Dancing With The Stars", "24", "American Idol" and "Lost" in late night Paddy's jams? Do they even have theme songs?
It made you glad to be alive. Who needs the upcoming World Cup when you've got Scotty and Bill?
See you next jam.
Dave Comins
* For all you non-geezerly type B & Bers, this is obviously a reference to the Mickey Mouse Club Shows from the late 50's. (Neither Scotty nor Bill knew that theme song... although I understand that Scotty still has his pair of Mouseketeer ears!).
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