Sunday..morning...

Last night we went to Maximum Capacity to hear and see the bands voted BEST in the Valley..and we were not disappointed. We heard some amazing music. Of course my favorite three were WORLDS GREATEST DAD, RUSTY BELLE, and PRIMATE FIASCO..all from the Northampton area and all members are good friends of our son Gabe. The musicianship of those three bands is perfect.

Rusty Belle was the first band we listened too and they are so much fun to watch..using an array of created instruments coupled with guitar, drums and keyboard they rocked the house. Jazer Giles - on 'stachenkeys, Matt Lorenz - (brother of Kate) ,Zak Trojano - the bearded wonder and the amazing Kate Lorenz - keeping the boys in check and wowing the audience with her "Janis" like vocals. WOW they are good!!

Worlds Greatest Dad took the stage next, outside..on what was supposed to be the "BIG STAGE"..however the BIG SOUND was inside..and sadly the sound technicians outside were POOR at best. They had things so messed up that at times nothing was coming out to the house except the vocals. VERY BAD.. The Dads is a mix of people from several bands in the Northampton scene..they are delightful to watch and hear.
Luke Degoao --- guitar, vocal percussion, sleepsoloz,
Prince BuD ( Gabe Sullivan)--- vocal, percussion ,Ryan Crowley --- bass,guitar, backing vocals, Eric Lee --- fiddle, Steve --- clarinet, Amanda --- flute, Dani---omnichord, Hodges ---topless percussion (riqq, tamborine and other oddities),bottomless drums..what a group.. They are like watching a play..everyone working the audience and each other through out every song. What a shame the sound men were not paying attention to their job..The music that came out was still wonderful.. Well done "Dads"

Primate Fiacso came on next, inside.. at first it seemed like poor Steve was going to again be faced with no sound..but alas they had a real sound Tech and within a few mins all was fixed. They rocked the house with swing that had the crowd up and shaking their "butts" as they say. Great set of tunes..over way too quickly.

At that point things changed a bit The Dad's had a photo shoot and none of the rest of the music was of interest so we headed out. Thanks to the Advocate for hosting and promoting this event..WELL DONE. It is a shame that more folks didn't show up for the talented Northampton bands. I have a feeling that by 11;30 or so Maximum Capacity was "maxed" out..

Today is kick back day..tomorrow I am cleaning houses again and JURY DUTY on Tuesday.. HUMMMM wonder if I'll get picked???

Have a great day all remember to BREATHE, and please keep flying with Peter and never stop watching for those tricky pirates..I think they were working the outside sound board last night...