court daily, date frequently

This is a saying from a member of our stake presidency that Alma and I firmly believe in. We usually do most of our dates from home, since we have a sleeping babe to watch over, but we still always have a nice time. Last night, however, we got tickets to a concert called, "Music from the Crooked Road". Which I took to mean as some wicked bluegrass, sweet fiddlin, banjo's going crazy, hoot-hollerin good time. We drove the motorcycle to the concert (which will probably be one of the last time's I'm on that thing this season!) and had great seats. The first girl came out and had a very interesting voice...I use that for lack of a better word. Nice for the first song I guess...but not as the featured vocalist.


30 minutes into this thing, we had wondered what we had gotten ourselves into. It's just a bunch of hicks (literally) dressed in rancher clothes who I can't understand playing some instruments. And I can usually appreciate all kinds of music.




At the intermission Alma and I questioned if we should even stay through the whole thing, but decided to stick it out. Boy am I glad we did!! The second half was like a whole new show! They had students giddy-uppin down the isles, clapping, and cheering. It was amazing to see how talented some of those hill-billies are with a fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and banjo!! Then the show closed with a young bluegrass band called "No Speed Limit". That is not just a clever name folks...I have never seen fingers move so fast! The lead singer was incredible! And I don't know why they are not super famous in the country industry...well, maybe they are...I don't listen to country. But you thought that dixie chick could fiddle? Well, she can and they put on a great concert, but these guys are the next best thing if you ask me!! It turned out to be a great night and a great concert. Thanks Alma!

5 Banjo's on one stage!!

No Speed Limit