Famous Dave's Bar B Que.. Minn, MN

After 2 days of driving we arrive in Minneapolis. We get loaded in to Famous Dave's. This place is very cool. It is done up inside like a Chicago street. Very well done. The stage is huge and is made to look like a loading dock. We come back to get started around 8:30 for a 9:00 downbeat. The house was pretty much full. We launched on our first set. It went pretty good but nothing was coming out of my monitor. The monitor helps me hear the rest of the band. The main thing I need to here is Bnois's vocal. I never have trouble hearing the guitars. I like the way my drums sound coming out of the monitors but i can play without it. I met some cool people on the break. One of the people i met was Cassie. Cassie is a young lady that loves the blues. It gives me hope to meet people like her. Cassie's parents have been SJK fans for years. Our second set went well and I had a working monitor this time. Break down and off to bed. Famous Dave's is a very cool place with great fans. I would be happy to come back anytime... In the morning I drove by the treatment facility I went through 20 years ago (October 13, 1986). It was very moving to see it. I totally remember walking out the door at the end of the 30 day program and being very scared. Staying clean for 30 days in a facility is one thing. Staying clean on the outside, forever is quite another. I have remained clean and sober ever since...I am glad I made the effort to visit there....... Off to Superior WI