Last Friday night, July 11th, I had the honor of joining local recording artist Chris Hauska on stage at a Bar & Grille in Frederick, MD called “The Reunion”. It was one of the greatest times I’ve ever had performing with another solo artist. Chris is a master musician who has the keen ability to get a crowd up out of their seats and dancing. Not all artists have that ability.
The crowd was full of fellow members of the construction industry that Chris and I happen to be part of. In fact, back in 2004 Chris and I met thru our construction business relationship where his company at the time (Bovis Lend Lease) and my company (Commercial Hardware of MD, Inc.) were doing a myriad of business together. He also had another fellow employee who was a vocalist; Steve Ungerbuehler and they actually had a rock band called E.F.T. that they were attempting to get off the ground for some time.
Then the three of us played a birthday party for one of our friends but after that, Chris went off on his own. Actually it was for the better because he became a much better performer/musician thru it all. Back to Friday night, July 11th at “The Reunion”. Like I first said, it was a great night and jamming with the likes of Chris Hauska was one of the highlights of my career thus far.
We played songs such as;
For What It’s Worth, Free Fallin’, Rockin’ the Free World, Ain’t No Sunshine Where She’s Gone, Sympathy for the Devil, The Weight, Wagon Wheel and many more . . .
The crown went crazy when Chris played Michael Jackson’s . . . “Beat It”. Chris’ rendition was so unique and funky that everyone just loved it. “He is a musical genius that’s for sure” per Tara Connell McCarthy . She just loves that guy !!!
I really look forward to the opportunity of playing once again with Chris. I enjoy his enthusiasm, his approach to entertaining the crowds and I just love to listen to him play his guitar and sing those traditional songs, but in a non-traditional manner like no one else can do. When I get the chance to join him on stage again, I will play my heart out to make sure his following isn’t disappointed in what they hear from my 6-strings.
Until next time, remember to help “SUPPORT LIVE MUSIC” . . .
MUSICIAN by Night
GOD Save “The Blues”
Every Friday and Saturday night we sing “The Blues” . . .
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