Wow!
Ive got sore feet and a big smile from attending the Blue Star Music Camp Benefit last night.
I'd never been to The cute little Throckmorton Theater before. It only took 75 minutes to get there in rush hour traffic! I pulled right into the parking space directly in front of The Sweetwater Saloon. The Sweetwater is just right across the street from the theater. I was way early so moseyed around some shops and browsed for awhile at the Book Depot. Ran into Sandy from tour. She didnt have her ticket yet but had trinkets to sell. Eventually, she made it in and it was nice to see her smiling face dancing along!
Seemed like forever passed before it was 7PM and time to go check myself in. The first person I saw when I got inside was Maz! He introduced me to a few of his friends and drinks were served. A lot of schmoozing, then the buffet was opened. Tasty Asian bits and pieces-if there were programs, I didnt find a single one, so I can't tell you who donated the food or beverages.
Though everyone had been assigned to a table, it was nice and casual. Folks were refreshingly friendly, lots of smiles from strangers and people introducing themselves. I was a little bit afraid that I was being mistaken for someone else at times.
One more glass of fine wine and I was introducing my own self around as well.
Right before the show was to start, I caught a glimpse and a wave from MK! Didnt know he was added and it was just one more reason to keep smiling!
The show opened with a movie of the campers and camp activities. There were clips of notables including Bobby, working/playing music with the kids. Then, the Emcee, Jimmy Dillon(?) brought out some of the kids and the music started. One little girl singing "Summertime" really stood out, though all were really good and American Idol worthy.
After a set of kids rock & roll & souling, the auction started up. Again no program to refer to but the auctioneer was amazing! Funny! Several guitars signed or to be personalized by various music artists ( including Bobby,Sammy Hagar, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana) were going going gone for thousands of dollars.
Before continuing on, the time had come to honor our Bobstar. Til then he had been watching most of the show from his table which was right there next to mine(sigh!) As he stepped up to be honored the emcee/host of the night Jimmy Dillion(?) spoke of Bobby's career and generosity in working with the kids . A screen behind the stage flashed pictures of Bobby over the course of his adult life. Bobby was sweet and heartfelt in his acceptence of the honor. Someone posted a bit of his "speech" on jambands.org. I was too busy being a proud old fan to remember much of what he said and for a few seconds, he stammered but then he got to saying a few words about the importance of music education . The award was a special framed event poster signed by the staff and campers from Blue Star. It was a great looking poster but sadly no copies could be found to purchase.
The show continued on Bobby and Mark came up to lead assorted artists on Lovelight and a little later into a really excellent Big River. Also on stage was Lorin Rowan. The rest of the night went by in a blurry whirl of dancing, smiling fun.
I was surprised by the choice of songs- no Bobby/GD covers but Bobby and MK played along, often scorchingly to the likes of Satisfaction and Pink Cadillac.
It was a great night of fun!
Congratulations to ((((Bobstar))))) !
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