Archive for March, 2008

BBQ Ribs & Fine Art

// March 26th, 2008 // 0 Comments // Uncategorized

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10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Me

// March 14th, 2008 // 0 Comments // Uncategorized

I can’t sleep on the right side of any bed.

I always have a plain white t-shirt on.

I hate going barefoot.

I have owned at least 15 vehicles in my life (I think I am forgetting a couple).

I helped develop a hugely successful robotic machine at my last job.

I know FORTRAN (perhaps unfortunately…look it up).

I never thought I would have a son…but am so glad I do!

I never kissed anyone I dated until Amy.

I would love to live on the road with my family in a touring bus…but I think that means I would have to be independently wealthy.

However, on some days, I would rather just live in a cabin in the mountains with no electricity or cars or phones or computers…maybe I just need a vacation.

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REO Speedwagon

// March 14th, 2008 // 0 Comments // Uncategorized

Last night I had the sweet opportunity to run REO’s sound system for my buddies Ellis and Andrew as they opened for the classic rock group at the Adler Theatre in Davenport.

I was blown away at how friendly and accommodating the band and crew were to us.  A bunch of great guys!  For the most part, they have all been together since the late 70’s, including the crew…pretty amazing for any band, let alone one that has seen some major success and a large following.

The board was a Digidesign VENUE D-Show Profile…the more compact alternative to the full sized D-Show.  However, I was impressed with its simplicity and power.  There were a number of things that seemed awkward about it, but I did not really have a lot of time to get totally into it.  Lots of power in the system, though.

Ellis and Andy were well received by the crowd with their songs.  There was talk with the promoter about being able to go back and open with the full band for another act coming soon.  Pretty exciting.  God has really swung open some huge doors with this ministry!

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