While this is another single gig weekend for us, this is a big start to the winter season. Saturday is our first night at the Wobbly Barn in Killington for the 2009-10 ski season! Killington does everything earlier and later than everyone else, so despite the warm weather, we're hoping you'll head to the mountain for some high altitude fun with some of the greatest food around, and the best entertainment on the mountain! I wake up this morning to rain, and immediately think - is it snowing at the ski areas we play? We hope so, because that means more fun for all of us!

On a sad side note, local musician and friend George Burl Gibson Jr. lost his long battle with cancer this past week. Calling hours are in New London at 1pm on Saturday, and unfortunately we will have to be in Killington setting up and won't make it. Our thoughts go out to George and his family, and we hope that the smiles and laughs outweigh the tears as we remember a fine musician and Zappa look alike. With his unforgettable laugh stuck in my head, I'll just have to add George with the likes of Doug Bashaw and remember the good times, and reflect on another friend taken before their time. We'll miss you.

So, we'll raise a glass on Saturday night in remembrance of another good friend and play some raucous music to lighten the load. It's funny how music will remind you of people and places, and help the healing process. Heal away, and keep on smiling even when it's tough to.

We had some fun at Ashley's on Saturday this past weekend, although it always seems to rain when we play there. Our fun turns into mother nature's wrath, or something like that. This week's awards go to some fine and funny occurrences from Saturday night:

The Gandalf award goes to Hobbiton's finest. now sit down, shut up, and we'll play after the break is over you staff carrying albino ^&%!

The Karaoke award goes to our new backup singer. Please keep in mind that you need to follow the band, the band is not going to follow you. AND, knowing that we do medleys, please pay close attention to what song we are singing when you are trying to help. Not trying to be a Richard, just want you to understand that the likelihood of us stopping what we're doing and running off willy nilly in your direction is not a likely outcome. Have fun, by all means, but keep your ears open.

The strange dance partner award goes to... well those who watched will just keep scratching their head. 6 inches of light, please!

the MIA award goes to SHerv. Where were you??

And the narcolepsy award goes to the long ride home. As the sun comes up and your head hits the pillow, don't forget to close the shade or you'll wake up in a crusty eyed, golden child beam of light!

UPCOMING DATES

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20

OFF, PLEASE SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC AND GO SEE SOME BANDS!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21

THE WOBBLY BARN, KILLINGTON, VT

802-422-6171

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25

GUSTO'S, BARRE, VT

802-476-7919

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27

GUSTO'S, BARRE, VT

802-476-7919

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28

THE OUTBACK, WEST STEWARTSTOWN, NH

603-246-7265

The December 4th date at Electra has been cancelled so they can have the Vegas Hunks male revue come in and fire up all the ladies. No, I'm not kidding. we'll do our Sunapee Hunks revue at Electra at our new year's recovery show on Friday, January 1!

Be safe, have fun, and see you out there. we'll hope to see you on the dance floor, and having a blast.

JJMK

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