Amanda Overmyer and the Cubs

Went to the Cubs game last night…. and right in front of us was the American Idol contestant: Amanda Overmyer. We chatted, and had fun, but we didn’t really bug her. She was SOOOO busy with fans coming up to her asking for autographs that we thought it would be kinda tacky to do the same. So instead, we just papparazzied her and got this snapshot (with Cubbies in the background). A beautiful night at Wrigley Field, and the Cubs won (again). Actually, to tell you the truth, Eric G knew exactly who she was, and had to enlighten me. But it’s all good…. we had fun watching the home team hit homers out of the park. Go Cubbies, Go Idols!

A Full Mind Is An Empty Club

Think about it. Ahhhh, I see…. yes: A Full Mind Is An Empty Club.

Ronny S said something like this once, but it was about el biesbol. The main thing, clear your mind and you might just catch my drift. After you analyze it, contemplate your move and know what your gonna do, just go do it.  In my opionion, they are proufound words and can be applied to many areas of your life. Think about being in that place where the sun is out and the birds are chirping and think to yourself: “A Full Mind Is An Empty Club”.

~Erik Engman, June 6, 2008.

  

Ben Harper and The Nightwatchmen

I met Ben Harper at the Park West Chicago.  Alright, this is TOTALLY cool. I heard about the show, went down without a ticket, parked, ran across the street, started to ask around for one extra ticket to the “Ben Harper” show, and out of the Datsun pops none other than Ben Harper. Needless to say, I made it into the show. And, what a treat. Check out the set list!!!!

 

The Nightwatchmen (Tom Morello and friends) rocked the Park. What a night.  

 

 

 

Bill Kreutzmann Trio and Friends

Bill Kreutzmann Trio and friends invaded the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago on April 20, 2008.  It was all a part of the Green Apple Festival Earth Day Celebration. Fun Times! There were lions and tigers and brass bands, oh my! I was fortunate enough to meet the man himself: Bill Kreutzmann. And, being so close to backstage, I also met the men behind the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. And, being Earth Day and all, I was at one with the Leopard and Bengal Tiger. Jerry G would’ve been proud.  Here are some lasting memories: