The Legendary Rhytm and Blues Cruise

WOW... Where do i start? Roger Naber is a genius? I have been on the cruise as a fan 4 times and this was my first time as an artist. Both are great. Those that have been keeping up know i met Smokin Joe as a result of the October 08, Pacific Coast LRBC, shortly after becoming his drummer. To return to the cruise as an artist is a dream come true (a common theme around here). My wife, Ruby and I have made friends all over the country from the cruises and this time convinced 2 couples from San Diego to come along, Bill and Dyana and Kieth and Bonnie and they had a blast. First i need to tell you that there is a large group of recovering addicts/alcoholics that stick together and have meetings daily. As a recovering addict i can't tell you how helpful this is when you are amongst 1800 party animals (one person was trying to pour it down my neck..haha see photo above). I have been clean and sober for over 21 years and intend on staying that way. Thanks too all my homies that helped on this trip (and for coming to our shows night after night). The ship sailed from Ft Lauderdale and went to Puerto Rico, St Croix, and St Kitts. In case the 70 shows on the ship were not enough there was a blues festival on St Croix. Smokin Joe went and sat in with Coco Montoya. Coco then called Tommy Castro, Ronnie Baker Brooks and Shameka Coleland up. What a thrill for all in attendance. Shout out to Tim and Jennifer from KC and our favorite third wheel Alan D from Colorado. We performed 4 times and i jammed at the all night pro jam almost every night. I think playing on the pool deck for the first time was my favorite. The show in the Vista lounge was different as Joe invited Jimmy Thackery, Tommy Castro and Deanna Bogart to play with us. It was very special. I had a great time having Ruby at all our shows. She is so supportive and i love her so. I also marched in the Mardi Gras parade dressed as Elvis playing my snare. I placed in the top 5 in the Mardi Gras competition. The food was insane and never ending.

I can not wait to be invited back. Thanks to everyone!