Re: Who is Gigging VETERANS day...? - 11/01/1412:15 PM
I've been doing a ceremonial job every veterans day for the past decade at an upscale Jewish retirement community. Unfortunately, a lot of the folks there that managed to survive the WWII concentration camps have recently passed away. They were some pretty incredible individuals.
Re: Who is Gigging VETERANS day...? - 11/01/1403:41 PM
A local VA, backing about 9 acts of various kinds. Play one hour by myself...next hour backing people. 8 total hour job. This is the VA my father-in-law was at when he passed.
It is my honor to be there. Also, there is an old car show and lots of presentations of awards.
Re: Who is Gigging VETERANS Day...? - 11/11/1409:00 AM
I am always busy this week it the best week to honor all who have served
I find it right up there with Christmas and Easter and Holidays of Importance Congrats to All who have served so I can do What I do weith out all who Have served I would not be able to Live in Freedom
Re: Who is Gigging VETERANS Day...? - 11/11/1402:46 PM
Veterans day is always booked two years in advance for me. Just got home from a double and turned down one for tonight cause I'm too damned old to do triples.
Re: Who is Gigging VETERANS Day...? - 11/11/1403:43 PM
Donny, I did two today with a blown out back. I can barely walk, the pain was excruciating, I've taken too many pain pills, and I'm working on a tall Margaretta. Gettin old ain't fer wimps and sissies!
Re: Who is Gigging VETERANS Day...? - 11/11/1404:54 PM
It was hard to keep back the tears as I ended my show today with God Bless The USA and slowly Veterans started to stand proudly some in wheel chairs, canes, walkers, nurses, and Saluted as I sang this beautiful song. I was so honored to be able to perform for them. When the show was over I personally & the thunderous applause quieted down I went out there & shook hands with all the Vets and thanked them for their service to our country!!