I can honestly say I have never waited 50 years to see one of my favorites in concert. Until now.  As a young kid, for some reason, I became facinated with the music of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. Maybe because my parents were fans.  I mean I was about 4.  I have listened to his music my entire life.  From the old to the very new.  (He has a new album out  #1 on Itunes)

Sunday, Windy and I saw the 84 year old Alpert and his incredible talent at the MGM Northfield Park, and it was really fun.  He can still play the trumpet very well, and seems to be in great shape.  I love all kinds of music, and I have always loved his.  He has recorded with everyone imaginable, and has done everything one can do in the music business.  Sold tens of millions of his own albums, including 14 platinum albums (at least a million sold each)  started a record label (A&M) discovered talents like Cat Stevens, The Carpenters, The Police, Sergio Mendez, and others.  Had a slew of TV specials, won 9 Grammy's, and has donated tons of money to great causes.  The amount of albums he has sold is almost unimaginable.

Now he plays, small concerts that support the Louis Armstrong Education Foundation.  It was so great to be finally see him in concert with his talented wife, Lani Hall.

How lucky we are to have so many incredible music venues in our area to see the giants of every musical genre.  And Herb is a giant!

Black AndBlue

This is a police thriller that has a good cast, and story. Problem is, this is not going to be on as many screens as they would like for an opening weekend.  But This is expected to be the biggest opening of the weekend, as far as NEW movies are concerned.

It may make the top 4 or so.

Countdown

OK, a killer app.  That's right, a smart phone app that tells you the precise moment you are going to die

Not much is expected.

A week or so ago, we were in Las Vegas for a couple days. When Windy and I travel, one of things we really try to do is find new places to eat.  We like the joints, Ma and Pa places, and dives in general.   

As we pulled into Vegas after a couple days at Zion National Park, we found this taco joint who's name eludes me at this minute, but it was incredible.  We ordered vampiros. (pictured) insanely fresh food, with pork shaved off a pig on a spit in front of you.  We each ate two, but we each could have eaten 20.  So good!

When there you may want to check them out,(If I can think of the name LOL)  I know you like to go to Vegas.  And If not, maybe try some different local joints you have not before. We have found either local, or not, the dives you don't think about  -   have incredible food.

This Garth Brooks thing is far more than a contest.  It's a thing now.  I think most understand, although may be living in denial, that the Dusty holds about 700 people.  And clearly, there are more than that who want to go. Buy a  LOT! 

But that is all the more reason to try to win your way in.  We have a ton of ways to possibly win, and you can take advantage of all of them. This has a buzz running through the radio station, and the area in general.  People are excited.  YOU are excited, and that's great.  I love this kind of stuff!!  And much like the fact that the Morning Show has been nominated for many ACM and CMA awards, there are only a few stations ON EARTH that can say that Garth has chosen their area to put on a huge show, at their favorite local bar.

So enjoy this. Have fun with this. Come on in!  Feel good for those who win, and keep on trying.  Call, text, register.  Do whatever you can to try to make this dream come true, we will be here having fun with you and hoping for you all the way!  It's just a few more days!

Like I always say, "Someone's gonna win, it might as well be you...."

One of the coolest things that has just randomly happened to me in a long time took place this weekend. I was out in the yard taking a typical Fall mow, when an elderly man stopped in the driveway of the old house and started walking towards me.  He asked me my name and I told him, I asked him his, we shook hands and he said, "Murray."  (Not his real name)

He told me he lived down the street for 56 years in the same house.  His wife of 54 years died two years ago and HE would be "moving soon."  I didn't ask where, it was time to listen.  He only stopped to thank me for for being a good neighbor.  He thanked me for always shoveling the sidewalks so kids could get to school (clearly not his own)  He thanked me for taking such good care of my house and yard. 

But what he most liked was seeing me and Juneau on front porch and yard together.  He called her, "The Husky."  He said you "guys" are out there all the time, and it makes him happy.  He said it was a pleasure to live on the same street as me.  All unsolicited.  I thanked him, shook his hand again and wished him well with a back pat.

I went back to finishing the lawn misty eyed, and grateful for people like Murray. 

Maleficent:Mistress Of Evil

This franchise is huge, and this is going to be a big hit this weekend and well beyond.  Seems fans just can't get enough of Good VS. Evil, sorcery, and this kind of looking film.  This will knock off Joker which has been a huge hit in the past couple weeks.

Perfect release time for this, and everything is lining up for a multi week #1 run.

Zombieland: Double Tap

This looks really funny, and strange all at the same time.  I personally can't wait to see this and have a good laugh.

Looks like a great fun, weekend movie. Maybe a matinee.

Yes, it is true! Garth Brooks is bringing his Dive Bar Tour to the Dusty Armadillo in Rootstown in Portage County October 28, it's a Monday.  Heck, it would make no difference if it was Doomsday, you would still go, and so would I!  It just feels good to say that, "Garth is coming to my favorite bar!"

What a great day for Country Music, The Dusty, the area and of course us here at WQMX!  The biggest star on the planet at your favorite hangout!  It's pinch me stuff.  Is this really true.  Yes.

For an area that has a tendency to feel like the world is against us at times, it's good to see something happen here that makes the world envious of us.  Fact is, the world has reason to be envious of us most of the time. They just don't know it, but we do.  Great music things happen here virtually every week. 

And not many places can say that!  Go GARTH!

On our recent trip to Zion National Park, we found ourselves in the middle of nowhere on the other side of the park at the Junction, in a place called Mt. Carmel, Utah.  Windy and I found this little eatery we will not soon forget. We found The Thunderbird.  Right up front, the food was GREAT and the service was amazing.  And this place has a wonderful story to tell.

It's been there since 1931. Back then it was all alone out there, and today it still kind of is. It was started by Fern Morrison and her husand Jack.  The star of this place though is the amazing neon retro-sign.  You'll notice it says home to the "Ho-Made Pies."  Now for about 80 years, no one thought much of it, but today, well....OK.  But The Thunderbird has a story to tell and they are proud of it.  When the sign was made 70 some years ago, the makers of it told Fern there were too many letters to fit on the custom sign.  So SHE said abbreviate "home" to "ho."  So they did, and the rest is history.  And by the way, the pie is incredible!!!

Fern and Jack died many years ago but The Thunderbird lives on, and I'm glad. Today is it run by her family and is thriving. Fern kept it running all those years, and I hope it runs forever.

Great people, great fun, great food.  The Thunderbird.  A real slice of Americana.  There's propbably a "Thunderbird" you know of, always fun places to eat.

Last weekend was one I will not forget for long while.  My birthday was Sunday and the Beautiful Windy and I flew to Las Vegas for the beginning of a fun, and multifacted weekend.   There are places that everyone should see.  This place was one of them.

She had a business function to attend, but first we drove over to Zion National Park first for a couple days.  We were both stunned at what we were going to see.  In fact, afterwards, we both thought everyone should see this place.  Worth the journey!

This Is One Of The Slot Canyons We Explored - Amazing

We got an ATV as well, and ventured to the "Slot Canyons" and that was breathtaking too! Thse pics are authentic, and if you ever get the chance, take it!   Beauty that only nature can provide.  This place became our favorite National Park.

Put this on some list somewhere. Worth it!

Gemini Man

New technology is here helping Will Smith look very different, and help him do two roles in this new thriller.

Looking foreward to seeing it.

The Addams Family

More Addams Family.  Animated