Cool Night

I played bass and sang in a band called Marzee back in 87 and 88. It is—I should say was--pronounced Mar Zay, rhymes with "Bar Jay." Coincidence? I know it is a terrible name. What could I do? I was the new guy in the band, and I didn’t have cool French girlfriend with a cool, exotic name.

I was a really big fan of a Dallas band called Nu Coup. One night Marzee played at the Prophet bar in Deep Ellum. Really, we only played there one night. While we were setting up, the bass player for Nu Coup walked in the club. It was kinda scary and really cool playing a gig with one of my rock ‘n roll bass influences watching.

I got to do that again Thursday night and Saturday night. Thursday at the Lakewood Bar & Grill, Saturday at Ridglea Theater, the great Colin Boyd was in attendance.

It was a little nervous Wednesday and Thursday. That’s a lot for me, since I’m really never nervous about much of anything. Saturday was just fun. Jay and I really appreciated him coming way to Fort Worth…and for bringing such a pretty lady!

Now go out and be real good, Mildred!