Hot Tuna at George Mason

Went to see the legendary band Hot Tuna with friends last night at George Mason University in Northern VA. Arrived a little late and missed about half the first set. The second set really rocked.

First Set Acoustic:

1. River Of Time
2. Hesitation Blues
3. Second Chances
4. Uncle Sam Blues
5. Nine Pound Hammer
6. Trashcan Tomcat with Jim, Jack, and Barry
7. Good Together with Jim Lauderdale, GE Smith and the Tuna Boys
8. Alligator Alley
9. Headed For The Hills with Jim, Charlie Musselwhite, GE Smith and the Tuna Boys
10. Sad And Beautiful World with Charlie, Jim, GE, Skoota Warner and the boys
11. Red River Blues
Second Set Electric:
1. I Wish You Would
2. Children Of Zion
3. Eyesight To The Blind With GE
4. Goodbye To The Blues
5. If This Is Love, I Want My Money Back
6. If I Should Have Bad Luck with Charlie Musselwhite
7. Where Highway 61 Runs with CM
8. Cristo Redentor with CM
9. Jawbone with Jim Lauderdale and Charlie Musselwhite
10. Come Back Baby with all
11. Encore: Baby What You Want Me To Do?

G.E Smith of Saturday Night Live fame played with the Band. He stole the show at a couple points during the second set. This guy can work that Fender Telecaster better than most.

Mellencamp Concert in DC

Took Maureen to see John Mellencamp on Tuesday at DAR Constitution hall. We had a nice dinner beforehand at McCormick and Schmick's on 12th Street.

No Better Than This Tour.
Authority Song, No One Cares About me, Death Letter, John Cockers, Walk Tall, The West End, Check it Out, Save Some Time to dream, Cherry Bomb, Don't Need This Body, Right Behind Me, Jackie Brown, Longest Days, Easter Eve, Jack and Diane, Small Town, New Hymn, Rain on the Scarecrow, Paper in Fire, The Real Life, What if I Came Knocking, If I Die Sudden, No Better Than This, Pink Houses, R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.

30 Ways to Make Today a Good Day

Yesterday is history and tomorrow is merely a figment of your imagination.  So if you think about it, today is the only day you’re truly alive.  Here’s how to make it a good one:

1. Get started a few minutes early.
2. Work on something that’s meaningful to you.
3. Complete an important piece of unfinished business.
4. Spend time with positive, friendly people.
5. Do something nice for someone else.
6. Be present. Focus on where you are, what you’re doing and who you’re with right now.
7. Do one thing at a time.
8. Listen to your self-talk.  When you hear negative thoughts, think about the positive side of things.
9. Smile, even when there’s no pressing reason to do so.
10. Unplug.  Entertain yourself with real-world experiences.
11. Go somewhere new.  See something new.  Meet someone new.
12. Do something that makes you laugh.
13. Challenge your mind. Learn a new skill
14. Challenge your body.  Exercise for 30 minutes.
15. Let someone help you.
16. Clear a little clutter by getting rid of something you don’t need.
17. Be honest with yourself and those around you.
18. Don’t compare yourself to others.  Instead, let them inspire you.
19. Spend a few minutes alone in silence, just thinking.
20. Focus on solutions.
21. Keep an open mind to new ideas and information.
22. Handle important two-minute tasks immediately.
23. Stay out of other people’s drama.  And don’t needlessly create your own.
24. Say, “Please,” “Thank you,” “I’m sorry” and “I love you,” when you should.
25. Don’t try to please everyone.  Just do what you know is right.
26. Eat a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner.
27. Savor the natural joy of simple pleasures.
28. Notice what’s right with the world.
29. Focus on all the things you already have, think about them and appreciate them.
30. Get to sleep a little earlier tonight so you’re well rested tomorrow.

And remember, a smile is the most beautiful curve on the human body.  So go now and strut your stuff.

Bill Murray Wins at Pebble Beach

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D.A. Points, left, poses after winning his first PGA Tour title with pro-am partner Bill Murray, who played iconic greenskeeper Carl Spackler in the comedy classic "Caddyshack."

 

My brother Mark and I went to this event in 2000.  I got Bill Murray and Scott Simpson autographs on my ticket. We enjoyed following Bill Murray who cuts it up great with the crowds. People think he's there as a goofball. HE takes his game more serious than folks think. Congrats Bill