Today one week ago - NETTY MAC HISTORY Happened

The Chestermere Water Festival was a 3rd Annual All-Ages Free Festival in Chestermere, Alberta. The stage, lighting, equipment and sound technician were all first class and an absolute pleasure to work with. We hit the stage at 10:00 for our set and we hit the stage hard. The interesting thing about this show was that we only had a handful of Netty Mac fans there to cheer us on and the cheerz were in abundance! I couldn't believe the warm reception we received. The crowd was so in to us and that of course just fed our performance to the 10th degree.

The stage was situated very close to the shore line of the Chestermere Lake and was facing the Beer Gardens. It was an excellent set up because there were benches and places for families etc to sit right in front of the stage and the Beer Gardens fence was behind that area so the audience was not confined to the Beer Gardens as is the case with most festivals. One thing I truly enjoy about playing Family events are the kids. To see their reaction to live music gives me goose bumps every time. It is so amazing to have those young people dancing and groovin along with me. When everyone has a bounce in their bum, I have a HUGE bounce in My bum and then the show just escalates from there. This little fellow is George. George now calls me Aunty Netty - how sweet is that?!:

The really kewl thing about this particular festival is that the fireworks were going off on the water behind us off a barge on the water. Now THAT was a different experience to perform with! This was a first for me. It was SauCesome! Now in saying that, at one point it was a little crazy as the wind carried the smoke from the fireworks right to the stage and it was very difficult to breathe, let alone sing! You can see the smoke in this pic:

I was very concerned when driving to this show as to how on earth I was going to pull off the performance. I had pneumonia and was extremely weak. This taught me two things. 1) I know in the future that I can do whatever I set my mind to and 2) I can sing when I can hardly talk! lol I was amazed at how well I did and very grateful that I did not squawk out a note or miss a beat. I am still in awe that I actually pulled off that 45 minute performance when just 2 hours prior I didn't have the strength to change into my stage clothes. There was absolutely no way I could cancel the show as I was the headliner and I tell ya, I was freaked right out. Now in retrospect, I am so glad it happened as I am armed should this ever happen to me in the future.

Now performing with pneumonia was a first, but my highlite of the evening (also being a first) was when I got home and was relaxing. Doug and Darlene Leece of Firstfire Productions (Doug played Lead Guitar and vocals right before us with his band 1 Foot Party (wow, but how those boyz rock it right out - their motto is that you are never too old to rock) hosted the festival and were kind enough to give all of the Entertainers a 'SwagBag' of goodies. I went through mine when I got home. There were many things in the bag, but the kewlest thang for me was when I pulled out the T-shirt. They made a T-shirt with the logo of the fish and keys etc that are on the poster above on the front of the shirt and on the back was a list of all of the Artists that hit the stage that day. And there it was! My name on a T-shirt. This was a first for me and it just jolted that sickness right out of me right then and there! My name on a festival shirt, well a shirt for that matter that I DID NOT MAKE. LOL I will be framing the poster with that T-shirt to showcase along side my other milestones and the Awards I haven't received yet. (he he) That was such a neat experience for me. I just wanted to share it with you. 3 Netty Mac firsts with the putting on a great show in spite of the pneumonia, fireworks going off while we were performing and as well as my name listed on a shirt with so many other talented Artists. Thank you Doug & Darlene Leese of Firstfire Productions for the memories and you will forever live in  heart AND Netty Mac Showcase'.

I am so STOKED!....HUGE Netty Mac Milestone goin' down - STAY TUNED!: ChuggA! - ChugGA!! - ChuGGA!!! - CHUGGA!!!! Whoot! - Whoot!!!!


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HEART - Magic Man

Today in 1976 'Magic Man' was released by Heart.  I love this band! So many songs to mention and so little time!! 'Magic Man went on to be Heart's biggest song peaking at No. 9 on the Billboard Charts. The song was written by Ann and Nancy Wilson.

It is about an older man seducing a younger girl, but is from the perception of the unhappy mother who begs her daughter to come home. The song is a partial autobiography from Anne's perspective as she was dating her then manager; much older than she.  Here is the video. KILLER! I always ensure to add a drum solo to every one of my shows, I do believe it is a lost art when it comes to entertainment and the drum solo in this song speaks to how entertaining they really are. I wonder why no one does it anymore:

Heart has had many successes over the last 4 decades and kicked out songs in the genre's of Hard Rock, Metal and Folk. They have sold over 35 million albums world wide.  One of my favorite rock songs is 'Barracuda'; on Hearts' second album titled 'Little Queen' released in 1977.  One of the reasons I love to blog on Muzik Newz Ago2daY is that it feeds my brain.  I love to see how other Artists make it and what they do to get there. Along this path in my research I come across details that one doesn't normally hear unless they are there at the time and  hearing or seeing first hand from the press. 

Ann Wilson disclosed in an interview that the song 'Barracuda' was written to make a statement against their record company, Mushroom Records. So if you are not aware, Heart is comprised of two sisters. Well, according to Ann the record company attempted to drum up publicity by fabricating a story that Ann and her sister Nancy were having a lesbian affair. REALLY?! What on earth were they thinking?! I guess Ann received the information after a concert from a fan and immediately went back to her hotel room and wrote the lyrics. I can't even imagine how much ire she had when writing the song.  Once again, I am listening to a song I have heard for over 2 decades for the first time (from the perspective of the story behind why/how the song was written):

Of course I have to end with my fave tune of Heart: 'All I Want to do is Make Love to You'.  This song is about a woman who is with a man who is unable to give her children so so goes out and has a one-night stand to get pregnant. NOW, I do not condone this behavior (lol), but the song is so very powerful. Excellent writing!

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BILLY PRESTON - Will It Go Round In Circles

Today in 1973 Billy Preston hit the US Singles chart for 2 weeks with his song 'Will It Go Round In Circles'. William Everett "Billy" Preston (September 1946 - June 2006). Billy was an African American Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Funk and Gospel musician from Houston Texas, but spent most of his childhood in Los Angeles.  Now if you don't know who Billy Preston is, I can almost guarantee you have heard him! He is a Grammy Ward winner and has collaborated with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Band, Nat King Cole, Little Richard, Eric Burdon, Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, George harrison, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Bob dylan, Sam cooke, Sammy Davis Jr. Aretha Franklin, The Jackson 5, Quincy Jones, Mick Jagger, Peter Frampton, Sly Stone, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Norah Jones, and Ringo Starr to name a few.  Now THAT my friends is one impressive Resume! Billy Preston played the Fender Rhodes electric piano and the Hammond organ.

My favorite Billy Preston song is 'Nothing from Nothing'. I always find is so amazing at some songs that endure the test of time. This song is just so incredibly simple, yet profound.

Billy was playing with Little Richards band in the early 60's and that is where he met the Beatles.  Billy is often referred to as the 5th Beatle.  .John Lennon invited Billy Preston to join the Beatles and Paul McCartney jumped in with "It is bad enough with four".  Now what do you think Paul meant by bad enough? lol  If you look at the credits on the Beatles' 'Get Back' singles you will see that the artist credits on the single is The Beatles with Billy Preston.

 

Billy Preston, definitely had a career that musicians dream of! His legacy will live on forever in the history books and I for one bow to his greatness!

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