Last summer,I took my wife and son to see tower of power.The opening act was david Sanborn,joey Defrancesco on organ and the master steve Gadd on drums.everything was going great until Steve broke for a solo.Midway through his solo,the sky got black as coal!he finished,they got off stage,and all hell broke loose!Category 4 monsoon! It rained steady for 1/2 hour.Then Tower came on and killed it. the moral of this is:it happens to the big boys,too.keep rockin' and smilin'!jay from germany.
@mrthundaboots Sounds like you and you, your wife and son had fun at the Tower of Power concert! It was very nice of you to stop by and leave such a thoughtful and kind comment...We appreciate it. May you have many more fun events in your life, loads of Great concerts and I hope you Keep rockin' too!!
@Bored98000 Thank you for stopping by, because it gave us an opportunity to see what you guys were doing...don't know who you are, but I know one thing....you guys are really talented and fun to listen to...so much energy ....almost too much for one little room....amazing....thank you!!
what a hilarious treat,, who could have planned this,,? nice,, here you go playing a delaney and bonnie three chord song and this is what you get,,,, it never ends,, jimmy
Yah, my first gig was a treat....but the tornado...Oh, that was thrilling!! Ha! Thanks for stopping by James...just listened to one of your collabs...Great stuff!!
Thank you munchwah....Yes, the drummer did keep grooving...Not much more could have happened on our first gig...I think that was scarier than the tornado. lol
Really sorry for your bad time. Also sorry I didn't get to hear the rest of the song. I was enjoying it. But I gotta tell ya I laughed my rear end off when you started rolling the credits and you actually gave the porta pottie guy honorable mention! HEEHEHEE!!!!
Hey Sam..you're funny!! Thank you for your comment...I hope the rest of of my gigs go smoother....no more tornados or storms....Appreciate your comment!!
Hey Dave...I'm sorry, I've been off of Youtube for a bit and I just saw this comment....Yah, it was a great start....I'm glad we only have to start once!! (smile)
gigs from hell can be great!!!! AZ JAM 1981 Started with Molly Hatchet 113* in the shade, Ended with Black Sabbath in a desert electrical few will ever see. Lightning went to the music! It was great!!! Needles to say Blue Oyster Cult never went on stage. I think we had 5 years of rain in an hour. God and Ozzy who'da thunk?
OMG!!! Been there, done that and bought the Tee shirt....lol great video. My Gig from Hell was in the Big horn mts. In Wyoming, wind, rain, small flash flood that made a small creek underneth the stage...lol then to top that temps dropped and it started snowing....Oh Gosh you never forget the gigs from hell....lol.
Hey Jeff, I don't think we'll ever forget our first Gig and hopefully, the last Gig From Hell. We're been checking out your channel and we're impressed. Thank you for stopping by...gave us the opportunity to hear your music...Boy, you have it going on.....Good Stuff!! Thank you.
Hey SNAXDUO from Norway....thank you for you comment on "The Gig From Hell." Yep, I just hope we don't have to ever repeat it...it's hard on the nerves!! (smile) Thank you!
I just had to stop and rate this! I think you should think of this as classic! And in a great way! This is like the best possible thing to film! You can't plan stuff like this! When putting this in contrast with your other performances, it makes it all a great story! Hippies around the world will dig! Five stars.
Hey Eloy, thank you for such a thoughtful comment....we really appreciate it, especially coming from a musician extrordinaire such as yourself--you're the BEST!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We've been away from youtube for a bit, but we're easing our way back in ---nice to come on-board with such a nice comment..
Hello timelapse...thank you for your comment on "The Gig from Hell"---I think this is what it means, when they say everyone has to "Bust their Chops"....yah think? (smile) Peace little brothers
Yah know, I never thought about that before...you're right, but you threw me for a second, because I had to think a minute what a "portaloo" was...here, it's called a PortaJohn...funny!! Thanks for stopping by from UK
I've had that happen before, you try and make the show go on but ....rain spray, hail, stands falling down, chasing sheet music LOL. oh well just an early break.
Hey patchcords (Chris) fellow musician from Canada and the guy with the GREAT smile. Thank you so much for your comment....Yah, I hope that doesn't happen again. (smile)
patchcords...Mr. Musical Energy!!! Thank you for commenting...we appreciate it. Yes, we got an early break....but since it was my first gig, I almost didn't go back...lol Thank you friend!!
Hey greatsongfinder....I'm glad you feel better...lol Yah, it was pretty unnerving, for a first gig...(smile) Thank you for stopping by and for your nice comment. Peace Bro
funny yeap your lucky day this was funny sorry it was i loved it bobsfast reaaction saved your life nothing got blowed over it was your lucky day lol 5 raincoats to you
Hey Rick, yah....Bob is the protective kind of guy....5 rain coats for us...Funny!!! You're the best Rick....we appreciate you, your playing and your humor!!! (smile)
That was so funny, you have to laugh at things like this. My gig from hell was when the band i was in got booked to play three nights at Rampton top security mental institution. We were told it was for the staff at Christmas, but it was the inmates. they said we wouldn't have turned up if they told us the truth. To say it was interesting would be an understatement. all the best Mel
Hey amazongift (Mel) What a great story....too bad you didn't have a video of that---you'll have to share that experience with us some day...Thanks for you comment...Peace brother,
No, you're the one that is cool!!! Man, you really dance with that guitar of yours....You have "The Touch." Thank you for your comment though...we really appreciate it.
The idea of a gig outside always sounds wonderful, but then you get there and start playing and reality kicks in. I know all about it. At least you got a good funny video.
Toonmunger----Yep, most musicians have had the same experience...I can tell you, I'll think twice about outdoors gigs again. Thank you for your comment -- you guys are really gettin' down over there...great video you did...fun.
Hey Danny from Eureka, Yes, first gig...I got broke in real good...lol.. I went over to your channel, and MAN you're quite the singer/songwriter.....such a rich voice. We're glad you stopped by, because it gave us an opportunity to see YOU!!!....Thank you.
themoot....thank you...yah, it was quite a day. From what we've heard from your videos....you'd fit right in here ---southern,Illinois...They'd love you here!!!!
Yvonne and Bob,the song was sounding so great and then all hell broke loose..Man that is the gig from hell..It's funny but then again it's not so funny when you are the ones up on stage..I did enjoy your video though..I hope future gigs go much better for both of you : )
Thank you riley501111, for stopping by and giving your comment. Yes, Mother nature just about did steal the show....pushed all the homecoming people under the pavilion and after the rain, they stayed....It ended up being a great time. Again, thank you.
Thank you BagnalMusic....no the second gig wasn't better, but I won't bore you with the details...(smile) It appears, you are quite the singer/songwriter...we checked out your channel and we really enjoyed your videos....you're pretty slick.
Hello ,my new friends. I love findin' musicians who truely love music and have it coded in their DNA.You Cats Keep on Keepin' on . I'll keep diggin' your scene. PEACE
Thank you guys...checked out your channel and your band rocks!!---banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitars a????...you need to head to Branson, because you're really good.
Thank you nazz for the comment...it's one of our favorites too...just didn't get to finish it--(smile) Bonnie is from our area of the country, so kinda grew up with here...again, thanks.
Oh yes and that was one heck of a flash storm during the song. I can't think of anything quite as bad we had. Except maybe for a very very Martinborough Wine Festival where the wind blew over one of the speakers which look nit unlike yours. Never Ending Love was also a great song to play at parties. Everyone new the words. Well done & thank you to Delaney. Bonnie and their Friends.
had to watch again and loved the credits John the porta potty patron!!!!! I notice him going in when I was watching this and wondered if he knew he was going to be on you tube using the bathroom. tears down my face. thank you thank you thank you. lol
Yah know, I never thought about that!! Oh too funny. I'm going to make sure he knows...(we live in a community of 500 population.) and although I don't know him, someone does....This is great....thanks for pointing that out....
Oh I love this video! lol Your right things happen for a reason and I believe this happen so you could put it on here for people to have a laugh. If you hadn't put what was happening on here it wouldn't have been so funny. Sorry about your gig but congrats on the video!!! Still have a lovely voice. take care!
We wish you had been there too---because you're just so cute!!! Sure, we'll give a listen to your godfather's video...with pleasure. Thanks for the comment Keiko
Hey sumj60--thanks for your comments...yes, we were able to continue playing and we asked to do a street dance two weeks later....Have you dusted off that guitar in the closet yet? If you think we're going to forget that you USED to play the guitar...you're wrong...(smile)
actually getting callouses on fingers playing so much lol,since discovering utube,want to learn more and more of those good older songs!you all have a nice mellow sound , toe tappers for sure! great, singing voice Yvonne!
Well aren't you just full of nice comments...so you have been playing? We hope you'll share some of your stuff here on Youtube...so your calloused fingers can be rewarded...(smile) Thank you!!
I loved it, Yvonne!!! Not that I'd wish another incident like this to occur while you're performing, but that you posted this for us. That tells me you guys are down to earth. I guess you'll be looking over your shoulder from now on, huh? LOL!
Hey Chuck....we're so down to earth, that we're half way to China...(smiling) Yah, I'm kind of superstitious about things like that...the first thing I thought was, "What's God trying to tell me.?" LOL Thanks for your comments Chuck.
And it was sounding so good too. At least you made it there. My first "gig" I ended up spending on the side of highway 44 between springfield and St Louis on a 3 foot wide shoulder next to a 20ft deep ditch with my entire drumkit strung out in a line behind my brother's pinto so we could get to the spare tire. It was raining that night too. As much as it sucked I always smile when I think of it now.
Oh my God, I would have panicked if we had broken down...course we only had two blocks to go, so we could have hoofed it...(smile) I know what you're saying....you don't realize at the time, that you're making memories huh? It's a good thing remembering, if it makes you smile. Thanks for you comments Ryan...we appreciate it.
Hey Mister Canning...I'm glad Des(Mr. Cowboy Boots) sent you here, because we got a chance to hear the Loretta Lynn and George Jones version of this song....never heard it before--I only remember the Bonnie and Delany version....Bonnie was from up north of here. Thank you for sharing....Thank you for your comments...you're very kind.
Gigging could only get better from here! Thank God you didn't quit. My first gig was horrible too, but yours was definitely more entertaining! Good that you can look back and laugh. What doesn't kill us makes us stronger!
Thanks for sharing, Yvonne. Tell Bob he's a good catch! ;) ~Raven
Sure, I'll take all the advice I can get! But I actually meant it as a double entendre, both that he would try to make everything perfect for you, and also that the caught your music as it was trying to blow away!
Now that's a good one..."whirlwind debut" ...Windy here means tornado and What the audience didn't see, was the ballpark across the street going up into a tunnel...(Smile)Thank you canajian for your comment.
OK OK OK, now Bob and Yvonne was this a Union gig or are you scabs! LOL! hahahahah! the reason I ask is that might not be God it could have been the teamsters! LOL! I just loved this . you'll never work in this town again! LOL! hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha, gary
Oh my God, you lit Bob's eyes up when he heard the word "Scab." (He was in the other room) ... and he just heard that word(laughing)and went into "The Mode." I said, "Stand down," it's a YouTube comment---too funny!! "..could have been the Teamsters"....you're hilarious Gary, besides being a great song writer/singer.
that was great lol !!!! any one that gigs enough goes through this sometime, but you had a camera and caught it on film!!!! great stuff and keep it up!!!
An uncomplicated performance gives you a momentary pleasure and pride, but the ones where everything is just totally out of your hands, well you get to tell that story FOREVER :)
Oh, that's another good one...that would have been a riot, playing "Blowing and the Wind," and we knew that song....See, You'll do well doing your gigs with Anja....because you have a quick wit. Thanks for the comment my friend from Germany.
I wish that I had footage of every time I got stuck in this kind of situation. I play in the Keys and along the South Carolina Coast, and thing can to from bad to "Hell" in a matter of seconds. I carry tarps to every gig I do- Yes, even inside gigs...lol...
Hey Mr. Song writer/singer, I'll bet you do get unpredictable weather down there....we immediately went out and bought a tent and used it two weeks later...but it didn't stop the bees. (smile) Thanks for your comments...you're funny..tarps for inside gigs...
pretty funny stuff, glad to see you can laugh about it now... must have been a little scary at first tho. You should have broke out with Who'll Stop the Rain.
Oh funny!! You know, I just got what your YouTube names mean...duh. But you know, that "Who'll Stop The Rain," would have been hilarious.....only we didn't do that one then, but I'm prepared this time....Thank you
It was a Homecoming--and no the next gig did not go smoothly either---two weeks later was a street dance...there were Harley's dragging up the street, Hot and humid, bees landing on my microphone, fire crackers and a crowd of kids that wanted to fight....but we go on!!! (smile) Thanks for the comment!!
Wow....One of the reasons I hate playing outside venues....I once play for the trail rides over here....They kept paying us to play more and more....After 6 hours of playing...we pretty much ran out of songs to do...we started repeated songs...anyway...the worst part about it is, I was couching out so much dirt at the end.....and they still wanted us to play some more....The show must go on
Yah, it's no fun singing with dirt in your mouth, but you could sing and play the guitar standing on your head....cause you rock!!! Thanks for your comment.
That was hilarious!!!...but not if your trying to entertain the 'troops' I think you did well to stick to it as long as you did!!! It was going great until......!!!!!! you know what!!!! Thanks for posting. Maxi xx
Believe me, you have nothing to worry about, when it comes to going on stage...you have a beautiful voice and you play well...You think you are a chicken....it took decades to get me on stage and I'm glad I did, because it's about the audience and shining the light on them....You have heart and they will see it. Thanks for the comment kiddo.
And yes he did provide...a dirt tornado, more lightening and a whole lot of good memories of the Ava, Homecoming---thanks to Dusty and you.--not to mention, the kids helping Bob build our stage.
omg that was tooooooo funny!..really your first set ?! HA,,ooo man,,,u must be ready for anything now!!!!!...i love how u kept goin through several events rain/wind& lighting....then ur equipment & music starts to fly hahaha...ohhh ur the best!!!!!!!!!
Last summer,I took my wife and son to see tower of power.The opening act was david Sanborn,joey Defrancesco on organ and the master steve Gadd on drums.everything was going great until Steve broke for a solo.Midway through his solo,the sky got black as coal!he finished,they got off stage,and all hell broke loose!Category 4 monsoon! It rained steady for 1/2 hour.Then Tower came on and killed it. the moral of this is:it happens to the big boys,too.keep rockin' and smilin'!jay from germany.
mrthundaboots 10 months ago
@mrthundaboots Sounds like you and you, your wife and son had fun at the Tower of Power concert! It was very nice of you to stop by and leave such a thoughtful and kind comment...We appreciate it. May you have many more fun events in your life, loads of Great concerts and I hope you Keep rockin' too!!
Peace and Love,
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 10 months ago
What a bummer...but you guys sounded good !
doctorcastille 1 year ago
@doctorcastille Awww, thank you Doc...I was just glad the tornado didn't hit us..Ha!! Appreciate you stopping by. Have a Great weekend.
Peace,
Yvonne
chirogirl67550 1 year ago
im sorry ur first gig got screwed over
Bored98000 1 year ago
@Bored98000 Thank you for stopping by, because it gave us an opportunity to see what you guys were doing...don't know who you are, but I know one thing....you guys are really talented and fun to listen to...so much energy ....almost too much for one little room....amazing....thank you!!
Peace to You and Yours,
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 1 year ago
This was a gig from Hell! Water and electrics don't go together too well!
Best wishes
James
MrSoftshoe 1 year ago
@MrSoftshoe Ha Ha Ha...Yep, electrics and tornadoes don't go together well either....Thank you for your comment James,
Peace,
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 1 year ago
This was a gig from hell! Water and electrics don't go together too well!
Best wishes
James
MrSoftshoe 1 year ago
what a hilarious treat,, who could have planned this,,? nice,, here you go playing a delaney and bonnie three chord song and this is what you get,,,, it never ends,, jimmy
jamesraymondsmith 1 year ago
Yah, my first gig was a treat....but the tornado...Oh, that was thrilling!! Ha! Thanks for stopping by James...just listened to one of your collabs...Great stuff!!
Peace,
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 1 year ago
Maybe that was just a test.?
You pulled through!
Cool video!
Peace...
draughnd 1 year ago
@draughnd Yep, a test of the Nerves!! lol You guys are not only talented, but nice people too!! Thank you!!
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 1 year ago
LOOOOOOL
Ozzy0sbourne 2 years ago
LOL Love it.
You guys sounded good.
Makes me feel better about my first gig coming up! Ill think of you guys ; )
waterdeep27 2 years ago
@waterdeep27 Hey Ms Song Bird, with an upcoming first gig...Good Luck!! Just shine the light on the audience.....you'll do great---you got it Girl!!,
Peace,
Yvonne and Bob
Ava,Illinoins
chirogirl67550 2 years ago
haha
at least the drummer kept grooving:)
munchwah 2 years ago
Thank you munchwah....Yes, the drummer did keep grooving...Not much more could have happened on our first gig...I think that was scarier than the tornado. lol
Peace,
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 2 years ago
Wow! scary stuff....I was waiting for the outhouse to topple over too!!!!
But you persevered. Glad you got this on video.
Keep on rockin'
willybass123 2 years ago
Hey willybass123, yah, it was scary in more than one way...not sure which one was the scariest ---the tornado or the first gig...lol Thank you!!
Peace,
Yvonne and Bob
Ava,Illnois
chirogirl67550 2 years ago
Good special effects! Ha. I hope that you post more music to make up for this one not being finished.
-------Ellen
Shabannie 2 years ago
Hey Ellen....thank you for stopping by...it's funny now...but it was scary at the time. lol We appreciate your comment...thank you!..
Peace,
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 2 years ago
WHOOHOOOO!!!!!! 5*'s on comical merit heeheeeeeeeee!
Madmelodist 2 years ago
Really sorry for your bad time. Also sorry I didn't get to hear the rest of the song. I was enjoying it. But I gotta tell ya I laughed my rear end off when you started rolling the credits and you actually gave the porta pottie guy honorable mention! HEEHEHEE!!!!
Thanx that made my day!
Sam
Madmelodist 2 years ago
Hey Sam..you're funny!! Thank you for your comment...I hope the rest of of my gigs go smoother....no more tornados or storms....Appreciate your comment!!
Peace,
Yvonne and Bob
Ava,Illinois
chirogirl67550 2 years ago
your people will need artists and musicians a great deal soon ,do what you can to ease their troubled water.
dave777blaster 2 years ago
Thank you Dave, for stopping by and leaving a comment. We appreciate it a bunch.
Peace,
Yvonne and Bob
Ava,Illinois
chirogirl67550 2 years ago
I was feeling down so I came over to be cheered up lol... This makes me laugh EVERY time lol.. Just great my friends ;-) 5*s
Mark....
gerdenshed 2 years ago
You are such a brat Mark!! Stop any time you like...or meet me over the Atlantic...lol
Yvonne
chirogirl67550 2 years ago
Sorry I can't help myself lol... Great fun ;-)
Mark...
gerdenshed 2 years ago
5* for a great start
dave777blaster 2 years ago
Hey Dave...I'm sorry, I've been off of Youtube for a bit and I just saw this comment....Yah, it was a great start....I'm glad we only have to start once!! (smile)
Peace to you and yours,
Yvonne and Bob
Ava,Illinois
Obamaland
chirogirl67550 2 years ago
glad you caught it all on tape 5*****
djmerc135 2 years ago
gigs from hell can be great!!!! AZ JAM 1981 Started with Molly Hatchet 113* in the shade, Ended with Black Sabbath in a desert electrical few will ever see. Lightning went to the music! It was great!!! Needles to say Blue Oyster Cult never went on stage. I think we had 5 years of rain in an hour. God and Ozzy who'da thunk?
oldwarhorse1865 2 years ago
Thank you oldwarhorse1865 for stopping by and leaving a comment.....sounds like you attended a once in a lifetime concert.
Peace,
YVonne,Bob and Kazandra
Ava,Illinois
chirogirl67550 2 years ago
OMG!!! Been there, done that and bought the Tee shirt....lol great video. My Gig from Hell was in the Big horn mts. In Wyoming, wind, rain, small flash flood that made a small creek underneth the stage...lol then to top that temps dropped and it started snowing....Oh Gosh you never forget the gigs from hell....lol.
cherokee762 3 years ago
Hey Jeff, I don't think we'll ever forget our first Gig and hopefully, the last Gig From Hell. We're been checking out your channel and we're impressed. Thank you for stopping by...gave us the opportunity to hear your music...Boy, you have it going on.....Good Stuff!! Thank you.
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
Ava,Illinois
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
You never forget the 'gigs from hell'.. Mother Nature can be a SOB lol
~Sonya
misspopanoche 3 years ago
Hey Sonya,
Yep, Mother Nature can kick you in the butt sometimes...lol Thanks for the comment.
Peace Sister,
Yvonne and Bob
Ava,Illinois
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
What A Great Video.
Like some of your other viewers have quoted...."It's a Classic"
Fav...5 rays of sunshine for you.
Regards, Joe
JoeCOSun 3 years ago
Oh well, a good story to tell :D Five stars.
SNAXDUO 3 years ago
Hey SNAXDUO from Norway....thank you for you comment on "The Gig From Hell." Yep, I just hope we don't have to ever repeat it...it's hard on the nerves!! (smile) Thank you!
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
Ava,Illinois Obamaland
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
I just had to stop and rate this! I think you should think of this as classic! And in a great way! This is like the best possible thing to film! You can't plan stuff like this! When putting this in contrast with your other performances, it makes it all a great story! Hippies around the world will dig! Five stars.
Eloy.......
Escagedo3rd 3 years ago
Hey Eloy, thank you for such a thoughtful comment....we really appreciate it, especially coming from a musician extrordinaire such as yourself--you're the BEST!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We've been away from youtube for a bit, but we're easing our way back in ---nice to come on-board with such a nice comment..
Yvonne,Bob and Kazanda
Ava,Illinois
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Just Love it.....Smile
Can't stop laughing.....Sorry....ha ha
Des
DesmonSun 3 years ago
Okay Des, you little stinker....you can go back to your room again...(smile) You're having way too much fun laughing at us....
Yvonne
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Ahhh no it was going so well! Oh well, a good story to tell :D
timelapse19 3 years ago
Hello timelapse...thank you for your comment on "The Gig from Hell"---I think this is what it means, when they say everyone has to "Bust their Chops"....yah think? (smile) Peace little brothers
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
Ava,Illinois
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
the bloke in the portaloo who came out just as it started had a lucky escape
sellbydate1 3 years ago
Yah know, I never thought about that before...you're right, but you threw me for a second, because I had to think a minute what a "portaloo" was...here, it's called a PortaJohn...funny!! Thanks for stopping by from UK
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
Ava,Illinois
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Wow what a gust...Was enjoying it too. Great set up you guys have..Hope all is well with my fave hippies..Your kiwi friend..>Smith
qSMITHp 3 years ago
Haha oh well, you cant control the weather can you. Too bad, you were sounding great.
GavDuggan1983 3 years ago
Hey GavDuggan1983...thanks for the comment on "The Gig From Hell,"---we appreciate it a bunch.
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
so... your music was blown by the wind ;)
gladly you yourselves still sat on your chairs ^^
KrisShred 3 years ago
Hey KrisShred...One of the best talents on YouTube...thank you friend, for you comment on our "Gig From Hell." We appreciate it!!
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
I just watched this again and it still makes me laugh out loud :-}
gerdenshed 3 years ago
Okay our British Friend gerdenshed....I think you're enjoying this just a little too much....back to your room with you!!! (smile)
Yvonne
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Crikey, and they say British weather is changeable lol.
gerdenshed 3 years ago
Wow, that looked kinda dangerous!
skeepbop 3 years ago
skeepbop, Well, it was pretty scary....across the street, I was watching the ball field being pulled into the air!!! Thanks for your comment!!!
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Hey no problem I guess! Cheers.
skeepbop 3 years ago
skeepbop, thanks for stopping by "The Gig From Hell"....we appreciate it!!
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
Ava,Illinois USA
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
I've had that happen before, you try and make the show go on but ....rain spray, hail, stands falling down, chasing sheet music LOL. oh well just an early break.
You guys sound good :)
patchcords 3 years ago
Hey patchcords (Chris) fellow musician from Canada and the guy with the GREAT smile. Thank you so much for your comment....Yah, I hope that doesn't happen again. (smile)
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
patchcords...Mr. Musical Energy!!! Thank you for commenting...we appreciate it. Yes, we got an early break....but since it was my first gig, I almost didn't go back...lol Thank you friend!!
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
aw man shame i wa enjoying da music :( all i can say is if everytin wa perfect life wld b pretty boring 5***** 4 this vid :D
colinjstyles 3 years ago
(smile) You are exactly right...life would be boring, if everything was perfect....the wind, made for an unforgettable lst gig!! Thank you!!!
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
That was great. I play out occasionally and have had some serious screw ups. Now I don't feel bad. Keep up the good work.
greatsongsfinder 3 years ago
Hey greatsongfinder....I'm glad you feel better...lol Yah, it was pretty unnerving, for a first gig...(smile) Thank you for stopping by and for your nice comment. Peace Bro
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
funny yeap your lucky day this was funny sorry it was i loved it bobsfast reaaction saved your life nothing got blowed over it was your lucky day lol 5 raincoats to you
1straycat99 3 years ago
Hey Rick, yah....Bob is the protective kind of guy....5 rain coats for us...Funny!!! You're the best Rick....we appreciate you, your playing and your humor!!! (smile)
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Great Video! You know now it can only ever get better, keep smiling :)
gerdenshed 3 years ago
Thank you for your optimism - but the first gig always stays in my mind....(smile) Thank you!!!!
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
That was so funny, you have to laugh at things like this. My gig from hell was when the band i was in got booked to play three nights at Rampton top security mental institution. We were told it was for the staff at Christmas, but it was the inmates. they said we wouldn't have turned up if they told us the truth. To say it was interesting would be an understatement. all the best Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Hey amazongift (Mel) What a great story....too bad you didn't have a video of that---you'll have to share that experience with us some day...Thanks for you comment...Peace brother,
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
anytime guys! very nice lol jim!
romapsychic 3 years ago
romapsycic, Mr. Guitar man...thank you!!!
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
another nice one! you guys are realy cool!
5 stars! lol jim!
romapsychic 3 years ago
No, you're the one that is cool!!! Man, you really dance with that guitar of yours....You have "The Touch." Thank you for your comment though...we really appreciate it.
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
For better or worst that was mighty entertaining (?)
crawleykakes 3 years ago
(Smile) Thank you crawleykakes for you comment....it was a gig we will never forget!!!
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
The idea of a gig outside always sounds wonderful, but then you get there and start playing and reality kicks in. I know all about it. At least you got a good funny video.
toonmunger 3 years ago 2
Toonmunger----Yep, most musicians have had the same experience...I can tell you, I'll think twice about outdoors gigs again. Thank you for your comment -- you guys are really gettin' down over there...great video you did...fun.
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Yarp. Been there. Bought the t-shirt. Had it blown right off my back. Kindred spirits, eh ;)
noDsliw 3 years ago
lol, and that was your first gig ? wow ! I've been down to Ava a couple times. Very nice area.
Danny
Eureka, IL
dannyknapp 3 years ago
Hey Danny from Eureka, Yes, first gig...I got broke in real good...lol.. I went over to your channel, and MAN you're quite the singer/songwriter.....such a rich voice. We're glad you stopped by, because it gave us an opportunity to see YOU!!!....Thank you.
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Hi guys, nice to meet you! That's awful, what rotten luck on your first gig. Great vid though and I love your singing :-)
themoot 3 years ago
themoot....thank you...yah, it was quite a day. From what we've heard from your videos....you'd fit right in here ---southern,Illinois...They'd love you here!!!!
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Just had to have another Look....(Smiling
*****
Regards, Des
DesmondSun4U 3 years ago
Just don't smile too much, or we'll send you to your room...(smile)
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Ha Ha Ha...Can't stop smiling, Will go to room...but..not without my boots and Guitar
Des
DesmondSun4U 3 years ago
Yvonne and Bob,the song was sounding so great and then all hell broke loose..Man that is the gig from hell..It's funny but then again it's not so funny when you are the ones up on stage..I did enjoy your video though..I hope future gigs go much better for both of you : )
Rocket
Ottawarocket 3 years ago
Thanks Rocket...the second one didn't go much better...but I won't bore you....(smile) We appreciate your comments....
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
oh noooo! i'm so sorry to see that happen to you - especially for a first gig! stil, u were doing real good.
MoonwalkerPJ 3 years ago
Thank you Moonwalker, for your comment and stopping by....it gave us a chance to see what you are doing....Love the concept of "Name That Tune."
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Great performance, but I guess Mother Nature decided to steal the show!
riley501111 3 years ago
Thank you riley501111, for stopping by and giving your comment. Yes, Mother nature just about did steal the show....pushed all the homecoming people under the pavilion and after the rain, they stayed....It ended up being a great time. Again, thank you.
Yvonne and Bob
Ava,Illnois
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
WOW! I was waiting for the fire & brimestone! LOL. Congrats on getting to the stage of public performance. Hope the next one is indoors........
BagnallMusic 3 years ago
Thank you BagnalMusic....no the second gig wasn't better, but I won't bore you with the details...(smile) It appears, you are quite the singer/songwriter...we checked out your channel and we really enjoyed your videos....you're pretty slick.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Man,that's hillarious ! You're not a "True Perfomer" until you've had the "Gig from Hell' !! PEACE
jimiller7 3 years ago
Hey Jim, thanks for your comment---You must be doing your job, if your kids think you're "The Best Dad in the world." Thanks for stopping by.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Hello ,my new friends. I love findin' musicians who truely love music and have it coded in their DNA.You Cats Keep on Keepin' on . I'll keep diggin' your scene. PEACE
jimiller7 3 years ago
Good job. That's happened to us on rare occasion. Good song but definately not worth dying for, huh? I'm glad Bob didn't get ''lit up''.
banjovi1953 3 years ago
Thank you guys...checked out your channel and your band rocks!!---banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitars a????...you need to head to Branson, because you're really good.
Again thanks,
Yvonne and Bob
Ava,Illinois
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Hey thats one of my favourite songs. Never Ending Love by Delaney and Bonnie ~ well done
nazztube 3 years ago
Thank you nazz for the comment...it's one of our favorites too...just didn't get to finish it--(smile) Bonnie is from our area of the country, so kinda grew up with here...again, thanks.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Oh yes and that was one heck of a flash storm during the song. I can't think of anything quite as bad we had. Except maybe for a very very Martinborough Wine Festival where the wind blew over one of the speakers which look nit unlike yours. Never Ending Love was also a great song to play at parties. Everyone new the words. Well done & thank you to Delaney. Bonnie and their Friends.
nazztube 3 years ago
had to watch again and loved the credits John the porta potty patron!!!!! I notice him going in when I was watching this and wondered if he knew he was going to be on you tube using the bathroom. tears down my face. thank you thank you thank you. lol
littledreamer1201 3 years ago
Yah know, I never thought about that!! Oh too funny. I'm going to make sure he knows...(we live in a community of 500 population.) and although I don't know him, someone does....This is great....thanks for pointing that out....
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Oh I love this video! lol Your right things happen for a reason and I believe this happen so you could put it on here for people to have a laugh. If you hadn't put what was happening on here it wouldn't have been so funny. Sorry about your gig but congrats on the video!!! Still have a lovely voice. take care!
littledreamer1201 3 years ago
Hmmhmm how i wish i am there dancing in your gig, I love dancing to live band
hey if you free you check it out my this video Mambo Legends Instrumental
My awesome godfather play this tune in live band
I hope you leave a comment in this video
well that will make my godfather happy
he is a shy man never want to put up a video of him playing his live gig
your comment will make him confidence
keiko37 3 years ago
We wish you had been there too---because you're just so cute!!! Sure, we'll give a listen to your godfather's video...with pleasure. Thanks for the comment Keiko
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Hey Guys,
Had to have another look.
Needed another laugh, "Just 2 in a million"
2 nice people that is!
Freinds forever,
"HAPPY"
DesmondSunTV 3 years ago
laughing....ha ha Des...I got your number now...(smile) Yes, friends forever.....happy back at cha!!!!
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
a real show stopper for sure lol, hope it died down and you were able to resume (smile)had a great song going !
sumj60 3 years ago
Hey sumj60--thanks for your comments...yes, we were able to continue playing and we asked to do a street dance two weeks later....Have you dusted off that guitar in the closet yet? If you think we're going to forget that you USED to play the guitar...you're wrong...(smile)
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
actually getting callouses on fingers playing so much lol,since discovering utube,want to learn more and more of those good older songs!you all have a nice mellow sound , toe tappers for sure! great, singing voice Yvonne!
sumj60 3 years ago
Well aren't you just full of nice comments...so you have been playing? We hope you'll share some of your stuff here on Youtube...so your calloused fingers can be rewarded...(smile) Thank you!!
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
I loved it, Yvonne!!! Not that I'd wish another incident like this to occur while you're performing, but that you posted this for us. That tells me you guys are down to earth. I guess you'll be looking over your shoulder from now on, huh? LOL!
cjthemusicman 3 years ago
Hey Chuck....we're so down to earth, that we're half way to China...(smiling) Yah, I'm kind of superstitious about things like that...the first thing I thought was, "What's God trying to tell me.?" LOL Thanks for your comments Chuck.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Well... "the show must go on" and all that. Fun video. Love it!
dmio2 3 years ago
Thank you Mr. Guitar extraordinaire...we appreciate your comments.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Well thank goodness YOU didn't blow away!
What a wacky thing to have happen!
:-) Elaine
Rising1Elaine 3 years ago
Thanks Elaine....you're the best!!
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Nothing like torrential rain while plugged in and strapped around your neck...LOL
Thanks for sharing
Mark
MNmale1972 3 years ago
Funny....thank you Mark
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
And it was sounding so good too. At least you made it there. My first "gig" I ended up spending on the side of highway 44 between springfield and St Louis on a 3 foot wide shoulder next to a 20ft deep ditch with my entire drumkit strung out in a line behind my brother's pinto so we could get to the spare tire. It was raining that night too. As much as it sucked I always smile when I think of it now.
Aparition42 3 years ago
Oh my God, I would have panicked if we had broken down...course we only had two blocks to go, so we could have hoofed it...(smile) I know what you're saying....you don't realize at the time, that you're making memories huh? It's a good thing remembering, if it makes you smile. Thanks for you comments Ryan...we appreciate it.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Des sent me a message about your channel. Glad I came over to check it out.
You chose one of my all-time favourite songs for your first gig. Great job youse did on the song.
(Sorry about the bad weather, tho.)
MisterCanning
MisterCanning 3 years ago
Hey Mister Canning...I'm glad Des(Mr. Cowboy Boots) sent you here, because we got a chance to hear the Loretta Lynn and George Jones version of this song....never heard it before--I only remember the Bonnie and Delany version....Bonnie was from up north of here. Thank you for sharing....Thank you for your comments...you're very kind.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Gigging could only get better from here! Thank God you didn't quit. My first gig was horrible too, but yours was definitely more entertaining! Good that you can look back and laugh. What doesn't kill us makes us stronger!
Thanks for sharing, Yvonne. Tell Bob he's a good catch! ;) ~Raven
BluesMamaRaven 4 years ago
Thank you BluesMama for your comment...If that's the case....then I should be either dead or very strong....(smile)
I told him....wanna know what I used for bait? LOL
Yvonne
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
Sure, I'll take all the advice I can get! But I actually meant it as a double entendre, both that he would try to make everything perfect for you, and also that the caught your music as it was trying to blow away!
BluesMamaRaven 3 years ago
That's funny...I took it one way, you meant another---either way, you're cool. Have a great week end...laughing...you made me smile!
Yvonne
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
And your still standing!!!
sloanwatson 4 years ago
(laughing) No, but I sure put the stool to good use that day....you're funny!
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
LOL I guess you could call that a "whirlwind" debut!! :-)
Holy smokes thats windy!!!
*****
canajian 4 years ago
Now that's a good one..."whirlwind debut" ...Windy here means tornado and What the audience didn't see, was the ballpark across the street going up into a tunnel...(Smile)Thank you canajian for your comment.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! I can't stop laughing!
OK OK OK, now Bob and Yvonne was this a Union gig or are you scabs! LOL! hahahahah! the reason I ask is that might not be God it could have been the teamsters! LOL! I just loved this . you'll never work in this town again! LOL! hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha, gary
Travelersole 4 years ago
Oh my God, you lit Bob's eyes up when he heard the word "Scab." (He was in the other room) ... and he just heard that word(laughing)and went into "The Mode." I said, "Stand down," it's a YouTube comment---too funny!! "..could have been the Teamsters"....you're hilarious Gary, besides being a great song writer/singer.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
that was great lol !!!! any one that gigs enough goes through this sometime, but you had a camera and caught it on film!!!! great stuff and keep it up!!!
jamminjeff13 4 years ago
Thanks Jeff, boy that makes me want to keep gigging...you mean this can happen again? (smile) Thanks for your comments.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
That's great, no boring arranged stuff!
Brandtstifter1 4 years ago
Hey Mr. Songwriter/singer...In my case, everything is arranged...Bob did that to me on purpose...it's his fault. (smile) Thanks for the comment.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
Sounds fine to me the Heavens were just jealous !!
robindavies24 4 years ago
Thanks Robin..I guess there's something to say about, recording film for YouTube, instead of braving the elements....You're a gem.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
Hey Guys,
The Wind, The Rain, The Lightning, The Thunder
SO SORRY 'the "SUN" couldn't make it.
I'll have a word with Almighty tonight.
Smiling SUN
DesmondSunTV 4 years ago
Funny Des, Mr. Cowboy boots---thanks for putting a word in for us with the Almighty--we'd appreciate it....(smile)
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
An uncomplicated performance gives you a momentary pleasure and pride, but the ones where everything is just totally out of your hands, well you get to tell that story FOREVER :)
This was great, thanks for sharing!
m0cchiUSA 4 years ago
You are so right....Well aren't the philosophical one...Thanks for your comment..we appreciate it.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
lol, you should have beeter played "blowin in the wind"
loddar39 4 years ago
Oh, that's another good one...that would have been a riot, playing "Blowing and the Wind," and we knew that song....See, You'll do well doing your gigs with Anja....because you have a quick wit. Thanks for the comment my friend from Germany.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
wow! nature loves it..is there a typhoon?
gatsbyKLoGGitz 4 years ago
Nope, just an old-fashioned, dirt tornado, with wind, rain, lightening and thunder...no fun!! Thanks for your comment.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
I wish that I had footage of every time I got stuck in this kind of situation. I play in the Keys and along the South Carolina Coast, and thing can to from bad to "Hell" in a matter of seconds. I carry tarps to every gig I do- Yes, even inside gigs...lol...
Keep on picking!
singeroflove
David Hope
singeroflove 4 years ago
Hey Mr. Song writer/singer, I'll bet you do get unpredictable weather down there....we immediately went out and bought a tent and used it two weeks later...but it didn't stop the bees. (smile) Thanks for your comments...you're funny..tarps for inside gigs...
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
pretty funny stuff, glad to see you can laugh about it now... must have been a little scary at first tho. You should have broke out with Who'll Stop the Rain.
JuanTumeni 4 years ago
Oh funny!! You know, I just got what your YouTube names mean...duh. But you know, that "Who'll Stop The Rain," would have been hilarious.....only we didn't do that one then, but I'm prepared this time....Thank you
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
that was insane,where was that,like the state fair or something,did the next gig go a little smoother,or did you retire right there on the spot?
mindfulmusic78 4 years ago
It was a Homecoming--and no the next gig did not go smoothly either---two weeks later was a street dance...there were Harley's dragging up the street, Hot and humid, bees landing on my microphone, fire crackers and a crowd of kids that wanted to fight....but we go on!!! (smile) Thanks for the comment!!
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
Wow....One of the reasons I hate playing outside venues....I once play for the trail rides over here....They kept paying us to play more and more....After 6 hours of playing...we pretty much ran out of songs to do...we started repeated songs...anyway...the worst part about it is, I was couching out so much dirt at the end.....and they still wanted us to play some more....The show must go on
darnerdee 4 years ago
Yah, it's no fun singing with dirt in your mouth, but you could sing and play the guitar standing on your head....cause you rock!!! Thanks for your comment.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
Had to get out of hubby's account and fave this one Yvonne!...5 more stars!...((hugs))...Barbi
KarmaSnap 4 years ago
Aww...that's so sweet Barbi....Hugs back at cha!!!
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
must have been annoying and frustrating but very funny to watch sorry :)
dnarbbrand 4 years ago
Hey Mr. Song Writer, Thanks for your comments...Yes, it was a real experience and one I hope we don't repeat. (smile)
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
That was hilarious!!!...but not if your trying to entertain the 'troops' I think you did well to stick to it as long as you did!!! It was going great until......!!!!!! you know what!!!! Thanks for posting. Maxi xx
zazamaxi 4 years ago
Thanks you guys...you two are a riot...We watched you last night and we really enjoyed your singing. Thanks for the comments
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
Well, that just shows you're cool enough to let others laugh at your expense...and trust me...I was laughing.
Do you guys perform a lot? I'm too chicken to even go on stage.
CHPhibbs 4 years ago
Believe me, you have nothing to worry about, when it comes to going on stage...you have a beautiful voice and you play well...You think you are a chicken....it took decades to get me on stage and I'm glad I did, because it's about the audience and shining the light on them....You have heart and they will see it. Thanks for the comment kiddo.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
I was there at the gig from hell. Yvonne was warm and wanted a fan. God just tried to provide. LOL
mswings63 4 years ago
And yes he did provide...a dirt tornado, more lightening and a whole lot of good memories of the Ava, Homecoming---thanks to Dusty and you.--not to mention, the kids helping Bob build our stage.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
Yvonne..this vid started my day off with a smile!.....You my friend, can now say "you sang up a storm"....and mean it!...5*...Barbi
bamapoppy 4 years ago
Now, that's funny Barbi!!!!---"sing up a storm." --You're pretty witty there...Thanks for you comments---they made us smile to...(Smiling)
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
That musta been a bit scary!! Well done for keeping your cool for so long Y&B !!! I saw that flash on Bobs guitar. Not good!!
I read The Rolling Stones used to say "No snow, no show", but I am not sure they were talking about weather phenomena... !
Best wishes to you both. Phil
prboyd 4 years ago
You made us laugh too...Yah, that flash actually appeared twice...."No snow, no show."--- I'm confused (smile) Thanks Mr. Slick on the guitar.
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
im so dissapointed i wanted to see the porta toilet turn over in the wind!!!!!!!!
pickinpop 4 years ago
You had my husband cracking up....Wouldn't that be just awful....later in the gig, it got bad enough to do just that....you're a funny one!!
Yvonne and Bob
chirogirl67550 4 years ago
omg that was tooooooo funny!..really your first set ?! HA,,ooo man,,,u must be ready for anything now!!!!!...i love how u kept goin through several events rain/wind& lighting....then ur equipment & music starts to fly hahaha...ohhh ur the best!!!!!!!!!
chuntoon007 4 years ago