Birthdays with a zero - in my case, always an excuse for an extra bit of celebration! For my 50th the whole family went to Rover's for what may have been the best, and certainly most expensive, restaurant meal I've ever had. Fabulous!
   A huge party marked my 40th - lots of food, drink, friends and music! Thinking it about still makes me smile.
   As I turned 30, Rita, Jeanne and I were just learning how to be a family. It was our first together, and will always have a special place in my heart.
   10 and 20... well, who can remember?

   December 17 will mark my next zero-birthday, the one that starts with a six. I don't know exactly how that happened, but it didn't take me long to decide what I wanted: a gig!

   Propitiously enough, the 17th falls on a Friday this year. I emailed Suzanne at Egan's Ballard Jam House, my favorite spot for fine music, food and libations. Sure enough, she said the 9:00 slot was open, and it sounded like fun to her. All righty then! A date! Thank you, Suzanne!

   Now, what about a band? How about:
   Lance Haslund and his great-sounding double-bass? That would be a great start!
   Then to make sure it all sounds extra sweet and classy, the accordion of Ms. Nova Karina Devonie. What fun that would be!
   And since there's nothing like family harmonies, Rita, Jeanne and Erin would have to be there, too!
   And so, a few emails later, it had all came together...

Bruce's 60th Birthday Gig

9:00-10:30 PM
Friday, December 17, 2010
Egan's Ballard Jam House
1707 NW Market Street
Seattle, WA 98107

featuring Nova K. Devonie, Lance Haslund, Rita Blood, Erin Mounsey, Jeanne Medalia, and me, too!

Suggested donation $10:00, proceeds to JAM - Junior Appalachian Musicians
No other gift is necessary!

Reservations are highly recommended and appreciated! Call (206-789-1621) or email Egan's.

   What more could a guy ask for? Just you! Please join us! Kids are welcome, so bring 'em!

Happy holidays everyone! -BB
11/28/2010