5/9, 9:16am: Hello music fans! We just wrapped up a four night run in Las Vegas at our home away from home, The Orleans Hotel. The Orleans, as far as I know, is the only major hotel that’s situated off the Vegas Strip. It’s the last stop for the shuttle from the airport, but it’s also pleasantly situated a short distance away from the gridlock that has become Las Vegas Blvd. To a tourist arriving here from another country, I would imagine that Las Vegas represents the essence of American excess, ambition, and entrepreneurship. Whatever it is you’re looking for, it’s here in abundance 24/7. Too bad I’m not much of a gambler. Then again, maybe just as well. With all the free time we have, I could do an awful lot of damage.
After dropping $20 at slots and $30 at blackjack -- big spender huh? -- I had my fill. I heard one of our guys left here over $400 heavier at the kraps table. Nice to see one of the band doing well.
Right now, we’re on a bus headed for Pala, CA; a town near San Diego. It’s another casino, probably similar to the one we were at in Canada. I like casinos. You’ve got all your needs and wants either a phone call or an elevator ride away. Now if they could just install a button on the room phone that says “Girlfriend”.
For a while, I’ve been looking to buy a ring for my left hand so that I would have a sparkly thing on my fingers that would catch the light when I play. Well, in the gift shop in The Orleans, I found just what I was looking for! They had a nice selection of just the kind of stuff that would make Sammy Davis Jr. proud. I bought a gold (well, gold-colored) ring with a face that had a blue stone surrounded by diamonds (or, diamond-like material). For $14 I had all the bling I needed. Now, as my fingers travel up & down the neck of my bass, the crowd is treated to a fabulous light show! I think Engelbert’s jealous.
On a personal note, I had the pleasure of having my Dad & his lady friend here for all four nights of the show. I regret not spending more time together, but I think he enjoyed himself and he caught the show at a time when we seem to really be in a groove.
Patch, our multi-talented percussionist (and my Dad’s favorite), had his family with him for a couple days; his wife and daughter. With such a lovely family, I can see why he’s always smiling!
On that note, I will sign off feeling very fortunate to have such a fulfilling life. In the months to come, I will have much more to write about in that area. Stay tuned!
Until next time...
--Adam
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