Greetings from California!!  We just got in to town late last night and so I’m just barely getting the chance to finish up my post about last Friday’s Huka Show.  We rehearse with the local California band on Tuesday and then we’ll be ready to rock for the show on Thursday at The Beale Street Bar.  The turn out for the Huka Bar Show was absolutely phenomenal for my send off show, so let me start by thanking all of the friends and fans who showed up to support.  The Better Life Band opened and really did a great job getting the crowd involved early.  Thanks guys!!

Random highlights of the show include the improv song “Dave Briggs has Syphilis and a Big Penis” (yes, that was the song title I received from the audience - go figure) to which I would like it publicly known that he in fact doesn’t not have any venerial diseases as far as I am aware (though I am not a medical doctor).  I am also unable to verify the second part of that song.  Fortunately, I was able to turn that audience generated song title into a wickedly funny musical roast of my friend Dave.  While on the road, I’ll miss being able to include friends names into random improv songs on the stage.

It was great to see everyone there at a full Huka Bar for my send off show.  I only have out-of-state shows booked until August, so it will be a little while before my local Utah friends and fans will be able to see me again.  By that time, my new album will be out and they’ll be several new songs added to the set list, so look for that.

Well, I’m off to bed.  I have a headache.  Miss you!!

Photos:

Interview of audiences members, band members, and fans after the Huka Show (warning, explicit language):

Only two Salt Lake City shows left to choose from before I am rocking other west coast states all summer long on the Walking Wounded Tour.  I hope you find a way to rock with me at least one of these.  Call or e-mail for free tickets:

05/16/2008 10:00 PM - Liquid Joes - Salt Lake City, UT
1249 E 3300 S
Salt Lake City, Utah
Cost:5.00
Description:Jordan Young at 930pm-1015pm Kevin Burdick at 1030-1130pm Soggybone 1145-close Call 801-604-5816 for FREE Tickets and save $5 at the door!! 

05/30/2008 10:00 PM - Huka Bar & Grill - Salt Lake City, UT
151 E 6100 S
Salt Lake City, Utah
Cost:5.00
Description:Elton John and Billy Joel move over!! Come see the Utah God of Piano Rock at the Huka Lounge in Salt Lake City on May 30th, 2008. Kevin Burdick will be playing until his fingers bleed!! The Better Life Band will be kicking off the night! 

My show at the Huka Bar was so much fun.  I got to rock it with long time friend and local rock pianist Spencer Nielsen who is sort of like a cross between Jack Jones and Elton John.  It was a beautiful night, except for I had a little too much to drink, and ended up falling out of my tour bus.  Damn, my ribs are sore.

Big thanks to Brad Verrier (bass) and Dan Pectol (drums) who did a fabulous job on the show with me!!