What moves me...

Yes, I know it's been many months since I've posted. I've actually been thinking about posting lately, but the idea of having to start back with the what the heck have I been up to post just kept deterring me. So, in order to ease back into the process, I thought I'd start with a quick fun post about our weekend...

After a really tough trip to Ohio last week for Thanksgiving, I was really looking forward to having a mel-style weekend in Dallas, even if it was only a quick 24-hour trip. The reason for the trip was to attend the first Founder's Dinner for Jackopierce on Saturday night. It was a private, exclusive event for the band's "foundation" (essentially those core fans who were willing to splurge big bucks for the tickets). We had a nice dinner at La Duni followed by an intimate concert with the boys who played a full show of songs that the guests had requested in advance (mine was "Capable Girl" from Bringing on the Weather).


A few moments from the show:

Jack talking to Cary in between songs

Jack with the same guitar he's had for years

Sing it, Cary!

Jack drinking the shot of tequila that led to the revival of "Mexican Tune"

Thanks for a great show (and, I am that girl who goes for the set list after the show)

As we were driving back to the hotel after the show, K asked me if I had a good time. It struck me as such a silly, unnecessary question. It was a JP show, so of course I had a good time! I realized that there's really just a handful of things that I get really excited about and invest time/energy/money in. And, while that list has certainly changed over time, Jackopierce is a constant on it. The first time that I heard them was when they played a special concert for Homecoming at SMU in 1994. They had such a following from their alma mater, as well as other colleges around that time. After that, I remember seeing them at Trees and so many other places in the next few years, mostly with my good friend Russ who I introduced to their music. We were devastated when they announced they were breaking up in the late 90's and overjoyed when they started playing again together in 2002. K has married into this scene, and thankfully, he's been a good sport about going along for the ride with me.