one I cracked was smaller than the previous one. Now, don’t think I am putting down Shaws. Everyone else raved over their food. I just drew the small straw and got a wimpy batch of oysters. Everyone else appeared to be very happy with their meals. After dinner, we went back to John’s
place where we sat around a talked and lis- tened to some of John’s original songs before crashing. Wednesday would be a mighty big day.
The next morning, Scott and I headed
toward the Big House for the Capricorn Ris- ing book signing, panel and concert. John would be over later. When we got there, Richard Brent and company had already set up the stage for our panel. It looked great with the black table cloths bearing the Big House logo. There were some ladies who had cold drinks and a few snack items for the guests, and the panelists were treated to “sack lunches” featuring the famous “kickin’ chicken” of Chef Kevin McCauley. The man is a master cook, and has catered for folks like Jeff Beck and Billy Gibbons. Mighty good. Again, it was old friends and family day
like to night before. I finally met long time buddy David Cantonwine of Eric Quincy Tate in person as well as his sweet wife. Love them kids! I spoke to Lisa Watkins Meyer, who throughout the day proved to be a major im- portant piece of the whole event! Thanks Lisa! And speaking of sweet and kind ladies- it was great seeing my buddy Beth Adams Cain again, and wonderful meeting the super sweet Victoria Burns, who used to work in the publicity department at Capricorn. All of our panelists were there, Willie Perkins, Leigh Ellen Sandlin, Bill Stewart, Rick Burnett, Paul Hornsby, Tommy Talton and Mark Pucci. Capricorn guru Jim Hawkins was there, and my dear friend Craig Stevens had flown down from Virginia for the day. It’s always great to see Craig. John Charles Griffin showed up soon, as did Kirk West and my long-time pal and one of the best writers on the big blue
Jack Pearson (Michael Buffalo Smith Photo)
marble, James Calemine. It was great seeing Glen Halverson, who used to always be at the Angelus events in Tampa, and worked with many a great Southern rock band. Super Dave Peck had set up his video gear and would go on to record the panel, Tommy Talton’s set that afternoon, mine and Tommy’s set at the Douglass as well as The Boxmasters! Whew! Thanks David! I met a Facebook friend they call
“Howdy.” Really nice guy and a harp player. I hope to jam with him some of these days. It was nice to see my GABBA buddy Greg Holt, and my good friend, Alan Walden. Mama Louise Hudson was there, front and center, getting much well-deserved love from every- one.
While I was shaking hands, and posing
for pictures, I got a text from J.D. Andrew of the Boxmasters, asking if someone could come over to the Douglass Theatre where they were hanging out on their tour bus and pick them up. I knew Lisa Watkins Meyer had already said that if I needed her help in any way to just say the word. I asked if she would drive me over and we could pick up J.D. and
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