On Saturday,Dec.15,Chicago's was again the place to be for the 21st annual "Full Count Blues Band Christmas Party" featuring Mr.Howard Ross and Friends.Over the years,most of us have greatly enjoyed this band and the many talented musicians that have taken the stage and enhanced the grizzly bear vocals and uniquely imaginative guitar of Howard Ross and this day was no exception.If a band could do a tribute to itself and it's many appreciative fans,then this is how you do it.I thought of this band as a freight train that goes forever to wherever and though it changes cars or band members in it's stops along the way,the engine,(Mr.Ross),is the constant that pulls not only his own weight(believe it or not) but so much more and "keeps the train a-rollin' ".....not to diminish the importance of the band members,on this day special guest Ms.June Eikhard on fiddle,Johnny Mack on guitar,Joe Lambert on sax,Howard(nice name)Moore on trumpet,Phil Manning on keyboards, Tom Uberholtz on bass and the incomparable Frank Woodcock on drums (supported by a legion of relatives).It was nice to see all of the above in the room,whether playing or not and thanks to Howard Ross and the Full Count Blues Band for carrying on this Christmas tradition and keeping your music and our spirits alive.I've included a video of the band doing Downchild's "Flip,Flop and Fly",though you really need to be there next year to appreciate and participate in the festivities.....See you there!!!!!!!!!!!
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