Day Two - Boston & the Sky Bar

Next morning it was off to Boston, where we stayed with Erin, a sweet young lady who had worked with Melissa Starker; and with Pete Cassani who had – along with Bobby Ray - formed the Peasants there twenty-some years earlier.

That night it was off to the Sky Bar for “Ukulele Noir 6.” Craig Robertson & the Sob Sisters, Rick Russo, and our band were on stage again; and we – I swear – played even better!! Hott damn!!! (it’ll be on Midnight Ukulele Disco in time too).

We also were privileged to hear Davis Sweet & August, Melvern Taylor & the Meltones, Robert Wheeler, Mark Occhionero, and Tim Mann – backed by Greg Hawkes (of the Cars).

But what really blew me away and pumped me up for my set was the rendition by my friend Dave Wasser – co-founder of the Ukulele Hall of Fame Museum – of Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s “Over the Rainbow” arrangement. Dave’s voice was perfect for the piece, and he delivered it with a depth of feeling commensurate with the lyrics!!!! His wife, Sue, helped out on a few songs too – a nice touch.