Party Jones is sounding the best I've ever heard thanks to the recent addition of Brad "Woody" Smith on bass. Brad's bass prowess is matched only by his cool demeanor. I was watching a fairly recent video interview of my all-time favorite drummer (Steve Gadd) who when asked whether he prefers playing with an organist or a bassist replied: "When you play with someone who cares about the pocket, then it's fun." Truer words were never spoken. Brad's dedication to his instrument, the craft of music, his bandmates and the client are unparalleled. I'm having a ball playing cover music again! YAY!!!
The first part of my vacation back east will be interrupted by a trip to Sundance, Utah to play a corporate gig with Party Jones for DaVita Corporation! We've played several of their corporate functions before. They are a blast to play for and treat us like rock stars! I fly to Upstate New York on Monday, August 2nd. DaVita then flies me to Utah (the other three guys are flying from LAX) on August 3rd. We do the gig on August 4th and I fly back to Upstate New York to finish my vacation on August 5th. I'll be pretty worn out but it will be worth it! :)
