Rastatt

Well, I didn't get to see TR. Big Waaaaa.
It had become apparent to Meat that we would have had to drive 5 hours on a show day in order to get here so he opted to do the drive on the day off effectively dashing my chances of seeing Todd and Joe Jackson in Munich. I was disappointed but understood the rational behind the decision.
My disappointment was tempered somewhat by seeing some very good friends in Rastatt on the bill with us. I hadn't looked at my itinerary and didn't realize we'd be playing with The Hooters tonight. I've been a huge fan of the band since they started and had a great time seeing both Eric Bazillian and Rob Hyman at the gig tonight. Eric and Rob are songwriters who have penned more great tunes than you could shake a stick at. Cyndy Laupers, 'Time After Time' and Joan Osbornes 'What If God Was One Of Us' to name just two. As a matter of fact, when I was trying to complete one song on Quid Pro Quo, it was Eric that I called for some inspiration while having trouble finishing a lyric. His advice to me was, "Calm down and let it come out naturally, don't force it." Words to live by.
Anyway ... Enjoy the pictures I took this evening ... Sorry I can't report on the TR/JJ show but I'm sure it was a good one .... AND I MISSED IT!