For the Love of the Crowd, and the Three Cheers from Everyone

It's been twenty years since several blokes convinced me to sing in a band we were forming. I wanted to play keyboards, but the guy who wanted to start the band had some superman synthesizer, so I submitted and decided to give the singing thing a go. He lasted for about 2 months before we convinced him we had broken up. We "reformed" and that was the beginning of Cruces. That band lasted for twelve years, and now Through Dint of Heavy Wishing has been around for eight years. After all this time, I feel that I am constantly growing as a vocalist and performer...dying slowly until the next time I'm able to be on a stage. Just about a year ago, a once good friend told me in a fit of rage that I needed to be in front of an audience, because I thrived off of it, and couldn't exist outside of that arena. I truthfully don't believe that the latter is true, but I do admit that I thrive off of a nice audience; they are an important part of not only what I do, but why I do it as well. I have sweat, cried, and bled for an audience on many occasions --and look forward to the next time, which may be tonight at PK's. You never know. Regardless of what happens at the show, every person who has every supported me through the good times and bad...I love each and every one of you. Please come out tonight and join us. I promise to need you.

Tonight's Allie Quotes...Just for the Record

I know I tweet these, but they just get lost in the digi-shuffle.  So, this is the best place to perma-post.  These are some of Al's classic lines from tonight.

"I just found out a couple days ago I have a thinking face."

‎"You know what I would love to do?! Be a vampire in a movie! But have you ever seen a blonde chick as a vampire?!?! No! They always have brown hair and brown eyes!"

"The French club is selling bon bons. I find that rather strange. I guess I should buy some."

Field Trips or Bust

Ro: Guess what? We'll probably only get to go on two field trips this year!
Me: So?
Ro: So??? We went on like six last year!!! Our teacher said they have no money!
Me: Dude, when I was in school we were lucky to go on even one field trip every year!
Ro: Dad! Get over the past! That was in the Nineteen Hundreds! You had no money back then!
Elena: What about the Eighties?!
Me: YEAAAAAAH!!!