Troubadours Deliver Monkees

The Bride wore a white strapless gown, the groom sported fashionable sideburns, and the band wore Guayabera shirts last Saturday night when the Troubadours played a wedding at The Barns of Wolf Trap. Multi talented, the band began with chilled out dinner music. Afterwards came the bride's request for her first dance- "Papa Gene's Blues."
(She must have had a thing for Davy Jones.) Then it was everybody up and dancing to rock 'n roll.

So don't forget - the Troubadours can make your next occasion an event. (Shameless plug here, but hey, that's the point of this exercise, isn't it?)

And congratulations to Katie and John.

Invasion of the Little People

I parked right in front of Tasty Diner last night (which was kind of a miracle if you know Bethesda)and found Veteran's Park full of people- especially small ones eating pizza and enjoying the music.The Troubadours were surrounded by very short fans (a.k.a. children) going balistic. (There seemed to be nothing stopping them from taking over the band, and believe me some of them tried.) Still it was a great night for all ages to sit, dance or shake your carrot which is what Jack's daughter, Dolly had going.
And Mark got the chance to practice up for the big Slickee Boys Show at the 9:30 Club next Sunday. (If you haven't seen Mark as a Slickee Boy, get your tickets now. You won't be disappointed)

Bethesda Rock Show

So tonight's the night. Make like a SHERPA and load up the family or the Significant Other or just yourself and head over to Veteran's Park on the corner of Norfolk and Woodmont in the heart of good ole it's not like it used to be but it's still there Bethesda. (Remember the Red Fox Inn and The Psychedelly? How about Shakey's Pizza? I had my first beer in public there- they never carded anyone back then. And I remember going up to the third floor of the parking garage just for the view, but I digress)

The Troubadours (a.k.a.The RTTs) start at 6 and rock 'til bedtime (8) or SNACK TIME in which case you can mosey over to Tasty Diner for a slice of pie. At least some things never change. At least not yet.

TRUE STORY

When I was a kid, I packed my guitar case with clothes- or maybe it was just my guitar, and ran away from home. I made it as far as Veteran's Park in Bethesda, Maryland. Back then it was a triangle that held a park bench and a flagpole. I sat there all afternoon and realized I was going nowhere. (I think I'd planned on hitch hiking to California, but I lost my nerve.) Tasty Diner was right across the street so I went in there and called someone to pick me up. I think I had just enough cash to make the call and buy a cup of cocoa.

Through the miracle of time, the park has expanded to hold a band, a fountain, and tables and chairs. I hardly recognize the place, but it's a great spot to bring the kids and see the Troubadours who will be playing there this Thursday.
(Bring 'em now before they run off to join the circus.)

What We DiD Over the Weekend

Actually the Troubadours were pretty busy.
Remember when Hyattsville sort of meant car dealers? Not so much anymore since Franklin's hit town, and the town itself puts on a great party for the general public (that's us) every spring.
Last Friday night, the sky was blue, the grill was going and -the RTTs rocked the stroller set. it was a perfect evening except for maybe the beer selection, but hey, the good news is there was beer and wine for sale, and the prices couldn't be beat. By evening's end the RTTS had more kids jumping to the music on stage with them than in the moon bounce. Then it was over to Franklin's for a (really good)beer or two.

Up early on Sunday morning, the band was back at it playing at the finish line for the Juvenile Walk to Cure Diabetes . It was windy, but that didn't stop Jake's family from turning out to support the cause.