We were thrilled to see some old friends of Buddy's from his early musician days in Syracuse, NY. They're staying nearby and arranged to come to our show. Very cool.
Everyone was so helpful and so friendly while we were setting up our equipment and stage set. We truly appreciate it. And later on that night, we were delighted by their laughter and applause.
Then came the "little excitement". I was singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", when I noticed some commotion at one of the tables. I looked out and saw a woman with her head back, eyes closed and people starting to swarm around her. Oh dear. Well, I won't keep you in suspense, she appeared to be okay later on....WHEN THE PARAMEDICS WHEELED HER OUT ON A GURNEY in the middle of Buddy's comedy monologue. Talk about a challenge. Now you must understand that we asked if we should keep going when things started to get dicey. 'Oh yes yes keep going she'll be all right.' Okay. But I gotta tell you, Buddy's powers of concentration were tested to new levels when the ambulance pulled up outside, whirling lights clearly visible through the window, and paramedics lumbering through the tables with a gurney.
Well, as they wheeled her out she waved and gave a thumbs up like an injured football player leaving the field. So we pray she's really okay.
Then last night we performed at Tara Golf & Country Club in Bradenton. Thank goodness, there was no "excitement" there. Just a lot of nice people and loads of laughter and smiles. Special thanks to Ray & Wilma McCray whose 50th anniversay celebration in 2008 introduced our show to Tara.
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