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That was a good read! If you don't love me was a smash hit in the 90s with movie and all. Most definitely when thinking of 90s this song is at top of list! Necktie Second is spotify playlist worthy! You did good dude!

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…limos are kinda gross

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Jun 12, 2023Liked by Pete Droge

I love the fact that you were able to rub elbows with some of the best in the business. It must have been an incredible time in your life.

I see that Neil is coming to your fine state in July. Maybe he will need a supporting act...

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Hi BroGreg- Indeed... rubbing elbows with folks like Neil, Booker T, Duck, Cropper and Keltner was incredible for me. I didn't know Neil was coming through... thanks for the heads up!

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Jun 10, 2023Liked by Pete Droge

I was fortunate to see that show!!!!!!!!!!! I had seen Neil a couple of nights before at the Santa Cruz Civic and then was gifted some tix to the Warfield show. So rad that you now reminded me I ACTUALLY saw you live!

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Hi Kimberly- That's so cool! The Warfield is a great place to see music! I think I played the Santa Cruz Civic with Sheryl Crow at one point.

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Jun 12, 2023Liked by Pete Droge

Awesome! Wish I’d seen that one too!

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Jun 7, 2023Liked by Pete Droge

I remember that after show party. I bonded with Neil’s wife. Pegi. Of course I did 😂❤️. Weren’t a few of the Los Lobos there that night? Or am I mashing up after parties?

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That's cool that you bonded with Pegi. She was the coolest. I had the pleasure of spending time with her a few times and always found her to be super sweet.

Regarding Los Lobos... Now that you mention it I do seem to recall that David Hildago got up and jammed. But I might be mixing memories there too so can't say 100%. Pretty sure they were there.

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Jun 7, 2023Liked by Pete Droge

Such a great story, Pete!

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Thanks, Doug!

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Another great story , so fun to hear those PD

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Thanks, Michael! It's fun for me too.

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Thanks for taking us on your journey. I'm super proud to have you in the family.

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Thanks, Steve-O!

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Lovely reminiscing. Love the flannel! 🤣

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Thanks Carolyn! I miss that flannel!

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Good monitors, the snare thang, and Helpless all in one night? Sounds like one for the books indeed. Thanks again for sharing the tales of those days!

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Hi Jeff- Yep... one for the books. I enjoy sharing these tales. It's fun to revisit.

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Jun 7, 2023Liked by Pete Droge

I realize you do not remember the setlists you played in this post, but I'm always amazed at the details you DO remember. I would just be like, yeah, um, I don't know, something like that. Just lost in the moment. Another cool post. Thanks for sharing.

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Thanks, Buzzy. It's my pleasure to share this stuff.

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