Buddy Guy's Legends Club, Chicago, IL

Dave K (me) on the stage at Legends

Buddy sign in the backstage area upstairs.
Eric Clapton painting on the wall.....

What a blast to have the opportunity to play here. To think of all the people that have played on this stage. Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Rick Skinker and the list goes on forever. Our show started at 10:30 which is pretty late. There was an act before us called The Other Band Of Gypsy's. Yep, Hendrix cover band, Star Spangled Banner and all. We used the house equiptment which saves a little time. I got a great exersize and nap session at the hotyel. I slice of Chicago pizza and i was ready to go. Bruce I, owner of alligator Records was there with some of his staff and 2 reporters from Germany. We got a tour of the record company earlier in the day as they are based in Chicago.........More later

Remembering SRV

Today is the 17th Anniversary of the death of Stevie Ray Vaughan. He died with just shy of 4 years sober. His sobriety date was October 13, 1986 (The same as mine). I have heard many great stories from close friends of his about what a sweet man he was. Smokin Joe Kubek told me a story last week about seeing Stevie in a bar in the 70’s. Joe said there were 3 people in the bar and Stevie was playing as if there were thousands….I hear his music and see his image every where I go. I have been told Stevie worked his program as intensely as he played his guitar. He helped countless others and carried the message, He will be missed. I happened to be with his brother, Jimmie Lee Vaughan, last night after a concert at the House Of Blues in Dallas. He too is a very sweet man. I thank the universe for sharing people like this with us…….. I honor the privilege of sharing my music with people. On my drum skin is written “Thanks Stevie”. I think of him EVERYTIME I play. I encourage you to live every day as it might be your last. Tell the people you love that you love them. Practice random acts of kindness. Pass on what has been so freely given to you.
I love you!

Miss you Stevie.

Dave K