You Just Can't Beat a Night of Playing Music!

There are days in life that are tough. The first of this week has been one of those days for me personally. I have a great friend struggling with a problem that I can not imagine. I have been physically sick for my brother.

Last night, God gave me a break. Our band had rehearsal. The music is my release. We crank the PA up to where pictures move on the walls. Then give that little extra BAM! I have been BLESSED! I have been BLESSED beyond measure! I wish everyone could experience the release of playing music with great brothers. There is a chemistry and connection we have with each other. We know when someone is struggling. You can hear when somebody is hurting in their playing. As the focus moves from the problems to the music the tone changes, the grove tightens up, and then the band lock together. Everybody gets lost in the music. You quit thinking about the outside world, you hear yourself in concert with three other musicians. And it becomes one sound. Before you realize it, three hours have past. It's that "runner's high." You feel refreshed. Now I have to be honest, You're baked physically. It's a workout. But the best workout you can get in my opinion.

Thank God for the blessings of great brothers and music. And for me, those aren't the greatest blessings in my life. But, they are VERY close to the top of my list.