What?! No Dancing?

Well, that was different! We played a good gig last night at the Crooked Kilt, but experienced something I don't recall happening before. Almost nobody danced. Yes, we had a couple brave souls on a couple tunes, but by and large, we were in "concert mode" all night.

Considering we are totally geared to being a dance/party band, it was a bit unusual.

But perhaps understandable. I could list a couple reasons - early evening, dinner still being served, alcohol not quite kicking in yet...but I'd like to think that the band is as much fun to listen to, as to dance to.

I could be delusional as well; all possibilities are open for discussion!

That said, we LOVE it when people are up and enjoying the tunes. It definitely adds energy, definitely invigorates the vibe that much more.

We want to thank everybody for coming out, it means a great deal to us. Funk:30 fans are the best!

Benefactors and The Fourth

Just a quick note thanking the Rasmussens for hosting a great Fourth of July party. If you don't know, the Rasmussens are essentially Funk:30s benefactors. Let me 'splain...

They have a beautiful vineyard in East Paso Robles, with a spectacular 360 degree view of the surrounding hills and valleys, and they've allowed us to call the location our home base these past couple years. Suh-weet. We're thankful every time we drive up the hill, through the vines, to get to the rehearsal hall.

Their annual Fourth bash is always a killer gig - great friends, great food, and of course great wines made right there. Maybe someday we'll turn that party into our very own Winestock Festival and get everybody out there. That'd be off the charts.

Don't worry Family Rasmussen - I am only half serious.

--Terry