Sorry for the lack o newsletter last week. Blame it on the baby! There's a good excuse. Or, blame it on a crazy week at work. Never can tell, all those things just seem to gang up on you from time to time. We had a couple of great weeks. Getting back up to Newport VT was a long time coming, as well as a fun trip to CT to play with my drummer from college Keith and his cohorts. We had a great time on both occasions. Last week at the Nail was family weekend of Memorial day, so it wasn't as crowded as usual, but was still a bunch of people who were there to have a great time and dance a ton! We had a blast on all occasions and are ready for more as we head into this weekend.

This weekend has us in Barre on Friday and Nashua on Saturday. We'll be hanging with the homeboys at gusto's for a killer night as always, and then head south to the great city of Nashua for a night at the Sky Lounge. The Sky has changed its layout so my understanding is the stage is now up where the pool tables were, and there is more space for us to fly the lights! Come check it out this Saturday and we'll look forward to a great time had by all!

This week's awards go to:

The ED award goes to Doc for last weekend in CT. We'll see you next time when you're up to it!

The doesn't get the hint award goes to Holly. See ya in the funny papers!

The wow award goes to Scott. Damn man, how'd your nose end up over there?

The congrats award goes to Kate, way to graduate and don't call me Katie!

The refreshingly summery award goes to Long Trail Belgian White. Tried it? Great light summer beer if that's something you dig....

And the narcolepsy award goes to Kyle. Not sure why, but I'm sure he needs the rest this week!

UPCOMING DATES-

FRIDAY, MAY 30

GUSTO'S, BARRE, VT

802-476-7919

SATURDAY, MAY 31

SKY LOUNGE, NASHUA, NH

603-882-6026

FRIDAY JUNE 6

WHIPPERSNAPPERS, LONDONDERRY, NH

603-434-2660

SATURDAY JUNE 7

PRIVATE PARTY

Come on summer fun kids! we're hoping that you can make it out to a bunch of different events that we're doing this summer. It's getting busy, so look for the dates that work for you, and make plans to come have some fun. OK, get ready for the big finale! ta daaaaa!

JJEK

Last Kid Picked
PO Box 658
Belmont, NH 03220
603-359-5999 cell
john@lastkidpicked.com

Just a quickie as we head into the weekend. we had a blast last week, and I'll give you the updates on last week and this week next week! we look forward to the summer as we get into the warmer weather!

UPCOMING DATES

FRIDAY, MAY 16

WEST SHORE PUB (FORMERLY THE LUCKY DOG AND RENDEZVOUS), NEWPORT, VT

802-334-9149

SATURDAY, MAY 17

FUNDRAISER, MANCHESTER CT

All proceeds benefit the Devon Nicole House at the Boston Children's Hospital and
the Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Tickets $20 each and can be purchased at the door.

CALL ME IF YOU NEED INFO ON GOING TO CT AND HAVING FUN WITH US!

FRIDAY, MAY 23

OPEN, BOOK US!

SATURDAY, MAY 24

THE RUSTY NAIL, STOWE, VT

802-253-NAIL

See you all soon, and have a great weekend!

JJEK

Last Kid Picked
PO Box 568
Belmont, NH 03220
603-359-5999 cell
john@lastkidpicked.com

Well another great week has passed by. we had a great time up in the North country with Matt, Becca and the rest of the crew at the Outback. Don't forget the world's greatest breakfast sandwich in the morning on the way home! We got back into the swing of things after some time off for the little one, and got back on the horse and rode into the sunset!

Monday night at the Derryfield was a fun time as well (note to self - don't do the Outfield without your normal monitor setup, you will miss notes and feel like a shlub!). The benefit for the Manchester apartment fire victims and the Red Cross raised around $2500. Not bad for a Monday night! We had fun, and saw enough familiar faces to make it feel like home. we'll see you at the Derryfield starting in August, so check that out later in the summer!

This weekend has us returning to the Front Row in St. Johnsbury, VT. Our last time there was cancelled due to the creeping crud I had back in february. Now that that is gone, we'll be looking for all our old friends to come out and have a blast. Hey Stowe! With mud season in effect, come on over! Route 2 is always fun travel! Also, we'll be opening the Anchorage in Sunapee on Saturday. The doors opened last night for the season, but we'll be kicking the doors open and dancing in the streets on saturday! Come on down and join us for a great time!

This week's awards go to:

The ouch bum award goes to our dancer on saturday that fell not once, but twice, and still had a good sense of humor about it!

The hip dysplasia (sp?) award goes to Fenway. Inside joke.

And the narcolepsy award goes to the ride home on Sunday. Too many slow Porsches coming down route 3 (from where?) and all the rubberneckers and flatlanders say doot doo do, doot doo doo doo doo doo...

UPCOMING DATES

FRIDAY MAY 9

FRONT ROW SPORTS TAVERN, ST. JOHNSBURY, VT

802-748-1133

SATURDAY, MAY 10

THE ANCHORAGE, SUNAPEE HARBOR, NH

603-763-3334

FRIDAY, MAY 16

THE WEST SHORE PUB (FORMERLY THE RENDEZVOUS AND LUCKY DOG, NEWPORT, VT

802-334-9149

SATURDAY, MAY 17

Manchester, CT Elks Lodge
30 Bissell St. Manchester, CT

All proceeds benefit the Devon Nicole House at the Boston Children's Hospital and
the Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Tickets $20 each and can be purchased at the door.

CALL ME IF YOU NEED INFO ON GOING TO CT AND HAVING FUN WITH US!

Have a great rest of the week, and we'll see you out on the dance floor!

JJEK

Last Kid Picked
PO Box 658

Belmont, NH 03220
603-359-5999 cell
john@lastkidpicked.com

Ok, first things first. On Monday, April 21, Amanda gave birth to our daughter, Riley Avery DeGange. 12:38 pm, 7 pounds, 2 ounces, 20.5 inches. All of us are doing well, and getting used to the schedule that a newborn creates. We're happy, and having fun, and getting back into the schedule of music as well!

In the same window, I've gotten a new computer and have been transferring email addresses - Thanks Vista! So, if you are receiving this email and are not sure why, then I didn't successfully put you in my business, family or other contacts folder. Let me know if I need to move you, or if you wish to be removed.

If you are a MySpace person, you receive this in your posted bulletins. If you would like to be on our email list, please drop me a note at info@lastkidpicked.com and we'll add you to the list.

For this weekend, we'll be at the Outback tonight, come north and have some fun!

Monday night is the benefit at the Derryfield in Manchester for the fire victims. please check out the info below, and come out and support a good cause on cinco de mayo night! We'll be cranking it up next weekend and get back into the full playing schedule, so get ready!

UPCOMING DATES

SATURDAY, MAY 3

THE OUTBACK, WEST STEWARTSTOWN, NH

603-246-7265

MONDAY, MAY 5

Derryfield Country Club and local bands unite to raise money for the American Red Cross

The Derryfield Country Club and the following bands: Last Kid Picked, Josh Logan Band, Endangered Species, Mirage, The Grinning Lizards and Ron Adams are putting all their talents together on Monday, May 5, 2008 to help raise money for the American Red Cross local relief disaster funds which has helped so many victims of the recent fire here in Manchester, NH and will aid in the support of future victims. The Derryfield Country Club is located at 625 Mammoth Rd. Manchester, NH and the phone # is (603) 623-2880. Monday, May 5 is Cinco De Mayo so please come out and celebrate for a good cause. The show will start at 7:00 PM and a $10.00 donation is suggested.
Time schedule for bands on Mon. May 5, 2008


1st act
7 - 7:30 PM Ron Adams

2nd act
7:45 - 8:15 PM Endangered Species

3rd act
8:30 - 9:00 PM Grinning Lizards

4th act
9:15 - 9:45 PM Last Kid Picked

5th act
10 - 10:30 PM Mirage

6th act
10:45 - 11:15 PM Josh Logan Band

THANKS AND PLEASE COME JOIN US!

FRIDAY, MAY 9

FRONT ROW SPORTS TAVERN, ST. JOHNSBURY, VT

802-748-1133

SATURDAY, MAY 10

THE ANCHORAGE, SUNAPEE, NH - SEASON OPENING!

603-763-3334

Have a great weekend, and come out and play with us when you can! take care and special thanks to Jacqui, the Carrier clan and Betsey for their great baby gifts and making me look good in pink and yellow!

Last Kid Picked
PO Box 658
Belmont, NH 03220
603-359-5999 cell
john@lastkidpicked.com