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NYC, 1/18/2011

Well, perhaps we should wrap up, since things got away from me after the post of 1/14…which ended with Grappa ? No wonder. Went to the Grove that night for Megadeth/Hell Yeah. At this point we can thank the “Coffin Case” girls for the backstage photo shoot and the free vodka tent for the free vodka.

Saturday dawned (haha) beautifully. It was lovely, low 80-degree weather the entire 4 days in Anaheim. An “Original” from Carl’s Jr. was the perfect noon breakfast. Best burger ever ? Well, I went back the next day. Made my Saturday rounds of sponsors (Pearl, Sabian, Vic Firth, LP, Evans) and checked in with some old friends. Gave a copy of my latest solo record “The LP is Dead” to legendary hard rock writer Lonn Friend. Had a few beers and a burrito. Went to bed before midnight, because…

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1/14/11

Just finished my Evans autograph session with one of my boyhood idols, Carmine Appice, and the great Steve Gorman of the Black Crowes. Grappa!

Fun Bonham tribute last night. My favorites? Xavier from Buckcherry and the always awesome Jojo Mayer.

Thunderbolt

1/13/2011

Smooth sailing on the flights out. Yes, we did de-ice two times in Minny, but it’s routine for them. 72 and sunny in Cali. Went to the Bonham show with Marco, Jojo and the gang in the stretch Hummer, then met up with dozens of famous drummers.

Signing tomorrow @ 3: Evans booth w/ Carmine Appice and Steve from the Black Crowes !

Thunderbolt

NYC, 1/12/2011

Well, we seemed to have dodged the snow bullet here in New York (EWR); now I’m keeping an eye on tomorrow’s snow showers in the Mid-West. Should be over at the Convention Center to pick up my pass around 4 ? Bonham tribute show tomorrow and Sabian party Friday. Saturday night ? Only the shadow knows…

T-Bolt

NYC, 1/11/2011

Gettin’ ready for my annual trip to the NAMM convention, if the snow comes and goes quick enough for me to fly out Thursday AM. Connection through Minny/St. Paul might not have been the best choice. I BETTER get to Anaheim in time for the Bonham show that night. Two pairs of black jeans should be enough, right ? Well, two pairs of black jeans are probably enough for several weeks, so we should be good. The BIG question; how many pairs of Pro-Keds ?
Gonna see old and new friends, visit the companies I represent, and the rumour is I’m signing autographs at the Evans booth on Saturday with jazz legends Alphonse Mouson and Peter Erskine. Niiiiice. Might have one beverage…come say hello.

J.P “Thunderbolt” Patterson