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<\/a>The timeless phrase: “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone” came into play out of nowhere when I got a message from old bud Randy Weeks. \u00a0He was playing at McGonigels Mucky Duck and he called it his “last show” before heading to Seattle. \u00a0We have known him and his sweet better half, Mary Lyn, for so long that the finality of them being gone made all the great memories rush by in meaningful manner that touched both of us big time. \u00a0Then in what I should of expected I bumped in to the guitar player for the night and another cool bud, Jack Saunders, who told me he is just leaving for the summer! \u00a0In his mobile home. \u00a0That all being said, it was a magical trip down a very cool lane lead by the Pide Piper himself WEEKS!<\/p>\nJoined by our buddy, Mark Riddell, on bass with Rick Richards handling killer drums , the four piece busted out chestnuts like “Transistor Radio”, “Motor City”, and a churning “The Last Time” that got us off the rails ready to wrap around this feel good gig and hang on. We’re talking about the kind of band-and I know you all have many you have followed- where you knew every word to every song. \u00a0Weeks was one of those for us. \u00a0 The chilling fresh coolness on “Black Coffee and Life Savers” was stunning filled with all the realistic lyrics that RW produced to make your mind work. The psychedelic and cosmic chemistry that has developed over the years between vets Saunders and Weeks is an effortless trade-off of stretch it out jams all night long. \u00a0JS has always been a behind the scenes stud who can make any band better including his own of course where Mister Weeks swaps roles with him. Got the butterflies when the tunes “Miles Away”, killer “Fu Manchu”, crowd sing along “What Am I Supposed to Do About You”, plus buzz saw version of “Sugar Lee”had the audience still yearning for more .<\/div>\n
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<\/a>Of course the guys would not leave without Randy playing captivating and sexy “Can’t Let Go ” which rocked to the bone, nostalgic as hail “Summer Of Love”, with closer “Down Home”. \u00a0Panicking about the loss of a loved one has happened way to often for us where they actually pass on. \u00a0Having a false alarm only made us realize how much love there can be between fans, friends, and musicians. \u00a0A show like this also proves that Good Guys still can finish first! \u00a0Makes what we do at HMR that much more special on evenings like this at a comfortable veteran (29 years and running) establishment like the Mucky Duck. \u00a0Lots of love and luck to both ………..Please support live music!<\/div>\n