Elvis and Me

So ... two nights ago I played another show with Tim Mudd at the San Diego County Fair under the name For Wardens and Strangers. The show itself was OK as the crowd was not nearly as enthusiastic as they were last time. During the set, I felt that I had a few inspired moments, particularly on the song "To Be" as I get to channel my inner Danny Carey (Tool). The drum solo was also a lot of fun ... no "rock star" pyrotechnics as I really worked hard to solo off the song ("Black Taxi Cabs"). Tom Griesgraber would have described it as a "real solo."

The best part of the show, however, came after when I spoke to Elvis. Who this guy really was I don't know (other than being in the next band), but he looked and talked just like an aged Elvis. So, imagine the following conversation in an Elvis voice ...

Elvis: Were you the one playin' them drums before?
FLD: Yep.
Elvis: That was some mighty fine drummin'. Some really good stuff.
FLD: Thanks, I really appreciate that.
Elvis: Where's that other feller that you were playing with?
FLD: I don't know, he always disappears when I have to move stuff.
Elvis: Are they all his songs?
FLD: Yeah, except for those last few covers.
Elvis: Do you do any singin' with him?
FLD: Uhhhhh ... no. I can't really sing.
Elvis: It would sound really good with you singin'.
FLD: Uhhh ... I can do a high harmony falsetto sometimes.
Elvis: You got rhythm, you could figure it out. You should sing. Nice talkin' to you.

Elvis told me that I should sing. It kind of freaks me out, but so long as he likes my drumming I'm OK. Wow ... Elvis said I have rhythm, now that's an endorsement.