Oh, what a night!

@TheHorse (238306)

Walnut Creek, California

May 5, 2019 6:18pm CST

Last night was one of my favorite gig nights ever. It was the second night of a back-to-back in a local "cowboy" bar. We played classic rock 'n roll with me on bass and bronchitis. I couldn't sing, but I could play. The crowd was medium in size, but really enthusiastic. People were dancing for most of the night. We played the best I've ever heard us play. We "partied" with folks from the "audience" during breaks. All were kind and conversational. At the end of the night, we were asked to do an encore, and we did a "bad-assed" blues tune--I can't even remember which one. Folks were dancing, hugging, and having a great time. After the show, several audience members (male and female) asked me for a hug, and I obliged. This is a cowboy bar, but the "vibe" felt more like something from the '60s that I was too young to experience. As I was driving home (at 3 AM), and old Paul Simon song was playing in my head. I'll attach it below. What a magical evening.

Paul Simon Track 2 - Duncan

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Track 2 - Duncan

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@andriaperry (118793)

• Anniston, Alabama

6 May 19

"Colin, you`re a superstar!" I was smiling when I was reading how wonderful the night went, I hope you gave them something to remember with those kisses, a bad cough, LOL.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

I managed not to cough on any of our listeners. I think it's cool that they felt comfortable enough to ask for hugs from the musicians. That's what it's all about!

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

@andriaperry And some of them were not under 10 or over 70!

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@andriaperry (118793)

• Anniston, Alabama

6 May 19

@TheHorse New groupies!

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@jvicentevalera (13671)

• Santiago, Chile

6 May 19

Oh Horse I am very happy that it all went wonderful at gig-night! Sounds like you had fun and enjoyed so much, that's fine by me! Makes me wanna laugh that people wanted to hug you, and I think you're not huggy person, LOL

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

No way! I work with 1- to 4-year-olds in one of my jobs. I'm one of the huggiest people in the world.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

@jvicentevalera I'll attach a video of me singing. But it's not rock 'n roll. I'm a folkie at heart. I got to play all of the instruments on this one.

Pancho and Lefty

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"Pancho and Lefty" by Townes Van Zandt Colin H. Sacks - vocals, guitars and bass Recorded by - Michael Stenberg Like and Subscribe for more songs and videos :)

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@jvicentevalera (13671)

• Santiago, Chile

6 May 19

@TheHorse Oh I am glad I was wrong. I am happy you had fun, I hope next time you can delight the folks with your voice and sing a song for them! I would die to see a video of it!

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@FourWalls (86703)

• United States

6 May 19

Sounds great. And you could have a bluegrass band -- the Bronchitis Boys -- in the works, too. (Seriously, sorry to hear you have it. I wouldn't wish bronchitis on my worst enemy.)

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@FourWalls (86703)

• United States

6 May 19

@TheHorse -- in the past couple of years I've been given benzonatate for the bronchitis cough. I just want to know where that's been all my life. It's wonderful for suppressing the cough, and I've never noticed any side effects.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

It just means occasional incredible coughing fits. Right now, I'm OK.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

@FourWalls I'll have to look that one up. I haven't heard of it.

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@LadyDuck (502438)

• Italy

6 May 19

I can imagine what a great ambiance there was in that "cowboy" bar. May be we are going to a "Murder Mystery Dinner" at the end of May, we had fun the last time they proposed it. It is a bit expensive, I am not yet sure.

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@LadyDuck (502438)

• Italy

7 May 19

@TheHorse Yes, there are comedians who play, a murder is committed and the guests must try to solve the mystery. We loved the previous dinner.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

That sounds like fun. Do you solve a murder mystery while eating dinner?

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

6 May 19

@TheHorse I am so glad you have a good night.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

It was a great time.Hey, my bass playing fingers aren't even sore.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

7 May 19

@Hannihar I had been working on my guitar and put a tiny bit of crazy glue on the tips of my right index and middle fingers. It worked.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

7 May 19

@TheHorse I am so glad that it was a great night and that your bass playing fingers were not sore.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 May 19

Great to hear your gig was better. Dancing and hugging and all that stuff is a good sign.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

If it could be like that every night I'd play every night.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 May 19

@TheHorse I am sure oyu would. Maybe it can eventually.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

@CarolDM Sometimes I feel like the world is not ending in spite of Trump and others.

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@ParaTed2k (22940)

• Sheboygan, Wisconsin

6 May 19

Hug a Musician Day should be Every Day!!

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

I agree!

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@BarBaraPrz (51819)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

6 May 19

I guess you're just a big ol' huggie bear.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

I reckon so. Must be from being around so many 3-year-olds.

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@snowy22315 (208906)

• United States

6 May 19

Glad you had a great gig!

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

It was a lot of fun.

@vandana7 (102698)

• India

8 May 19

I normally like your selection. Singing in this would be termed off key in some places as per Indian music. But in your world that is acceptable.

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@vandana7 (102698)

• India

9 May 19

@TheHorse Not the instrument playing, the singing..the guy singing in some place is off key. Instrument playing is ok. I also noticed one thing about western music. It has kind of you leave the note and shift to the next note. Sounds like cutting the music. Does not sound bad, but we are not accustomed to it. Such notes are only used in some prayer songs depicting frustration or demand from god, or in some patriotic songs. Normally notes in song are blended with half notes so that transition is not very obvious.

@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

8 May 19

India music seems to have some different intervals, relative to Western music.

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• China

6 May 19

it sound so wonderful experience~~

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• China

7 May 19

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

I think it was one of my favorite gigs so far in my "career."

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@rakski (156475)

• Philippines

6 May 19

I am sorry to hear you cannot sing because of the bronchitis. I hope you get well soon. Nice gig! I am sure people enjoyed it

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@rakski (156475)

• Philippines

6 May 19

@TheHorse yes, some of them that attached here.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

@rakski Heh. I'm not above a little self-promotion, am I?

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

You've heard my YouTube videos. I enjoy singing. But last night, I was satisfied just to provide support on bass.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 May 19

I'm glad the night was such a magical experience for you all.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

I assume you'd had similar experiences at the concerts you give...and your bass-playing son as well.

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@JudyEv (382068)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 May 19

@TheHorse Yes, some nights the vibes are just incredible.

@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

6 May 19

You must have felt so good. Seeing your audience enjoying your performance is the best thing that might happen to a performer. I wish you many more such rocking performance and energetic audience.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

Thanks! I'll have to check and see when our next gig is.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

8 May 19

@arunima25 Thanks!

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@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

8 May 19

@TheHorse Wishing you all luck for next one

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@1hopefulman (45111)

• Canada

6 May 19

Wow, sounds like you had a blast! Did you say you have bronchitis and still were out playing?

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

Yes. But I had no fever and stuck to paying tight bass. I didn't sing all of the harmony vocals I usually sing.

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@wolfgirl569 (135744)

• Marion, Ohio

6 May 19

Glad it was a great night.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

It was fun.

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@NJChicaa (127135)

• United States

6 May 19

Glad you had a good time! Sounds like the crowd did too

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

It was a great night. I hope they remember our name.

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@debjani1 (7202)

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6 May 19

Wow! U stayed outside upto 3 a.m.. Don't you felt tired? So you enjoyed a lot. It was a wonderful moment. Now its time to take rest. So go to your bed and have a right sleep.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 May 19

Before both gigs (Friday and Saturday), I cycled in the afternoon. I think that was a good idea, as it increased my stamina. "I'm gettin' too old for this stuff."