I woke up on July 4th bright eyed and bushy tailed. I had a lovely breakfast (room service) and got ready to go downstairs for our 1pm pick up for soundcheck. I couldn't wait for the guys to see the grounds and the Ambassador's house. We pull up to the gate and of course get stopped by security. I was told yesterday that once we pass those gates we are on American soil - in the middle of Canada. It's a crazy concept. This international, embassy, diplomatic, foreign borders is heady stuff. …
Big Doings July 4th
Happy July 4th Weekend Folks!!! It's a great time for getting together and enjoying Summer. And we have a humdinger of a gig this weekend. We have been asked to perform at the July 4th Program being held at the U.S. Ambassador to Canada's residence in Ottawa, Ontario. Ambassador Jacobson is from Chicago and was appointed to this post by President Obama last year. The ambassador is throwing a little 4th of July party for about 4000 guests - including Foreign Ambassadors to Canada and other …