Pat's Weekly Diary: 10/18 - 10/19
Another fantastic weekend of work for the Topcats. Another three gigs in two days. We began bright and early Saturday morning meeting at 10:15 in the Ponchartrain Center parking lot. We had an 11 o'clock start time for the Kenner's Night Out Against Crime Kickoff Event. I think this was the biggest turnout we've had for this event and we've been playing now for several years in a row. It was a little warm for mid-October. Certainly want to thank all of our friends in Kenner government for including the Topcats again. We finished up there at 3 o'clock and with no time to waste headed to the Canal Street Inn for a wedding. We had to be set up before the 5 o'clock ceremony being held at the venue. We've never played the Canal Street Inn. Again we were outdoors but once the sun set… it was still hot. The father of the groom was actually our old pal Bruce Katz. Yea… him… you know… the weather man. You'd think he could have some control of the heat. This turned out to be a great party with a lot of dancing right from the start. Congratulations to Mr. And Mrs. Riley Katz. We want to thank you guys for including the Topcats in your special day. Thanks to Bruce as well for sitting in on the drums. Sunday after the Saint game we returned to St. Edwards Cochon de Lait. I realize I mentioned this last week. There was a time that we closed this fair out on Sunday nights. And I know we did that for about 30 years. We haven't been back in maybe 3 or 4 years so we're thrilled to be invited back. And thrilled for the amount of friends welcoming us back. What a great crowd of people. Over these many years it's always such a pleasure to play these festivals and fairs. And over these many years we couldn't have done it without your support. So thank you all. Here's hoping we will see you soon.