Music is and always has been an important part of my life. Recently I got to share a part of that love with my family. Two Saturdays past, my band—The Dirt Floor Revue—played The Brooklyn County Fair, an all-day outdoor music festival, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to make it a family affair.Since I haven’t found the time yet to make up a good fake ID for Buck to get into the dives the band usually plays, this was the first time he attended one of his dad’s shows. He looked mighty sharp wearing his Dirt Floor Revue T-shirt, I must say. And to keep the family-vibe going, my two eldest nieces—my biggest fans—got to see me play, as well as a good buddy’s twin 2-year-old boys.
Playing music in my band is the one outlet I insisted on keeping when my wife and I decided that I would work at home while taking care of Buck. I can’t even describe the pleasure I get making great music with the boys, but that pleasure was eclipsed on that Saturday. I was, and still am, thrilled that I got to play an integral part in exposing some really great kids to live music.
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Being a husband or Dad should never mean giving up your passions. Quite the contrary - holding onto those will probably keep your family life healthy! Every Tuesday night I've got band practice, and we gig about one night a month. Keeps me sane and lets me pretend to be young and stupid from time to time...
ReplyDeleteI bet Dean was all up in your music too - that kid has "Rocker" written all over him.
I hear that loud and clear buddy. Sounds like we've got similar deals here. Tuesdays are by band night as well and I wouldn't trade them for anything...although sometimes I would like to trade them for a nap. It's great to hear you're still rocking out with the boys.
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