Do you ever have weeks where you you look back and just have to ask — what the heck just happened?  I had one of those last week.

Little more than a week ago, my family arrived for a visit.  We made things, we fixed things, we cooked, we drank bourbon.  And then we had a party.  And it was a fantastic party.   I have lots to share from that — but here is a little taste:  (patience…it loads slowly)

Yes, the party was for my birthday — 40th. Which, I guess, might explain a few things… like how I am only just now feeling like I might be getting close to recovered from all the excitement.

So as I catch up (I promise to be more on track with regular posts this week.) –  you ought to check out Bella’s Bartok (and on soundcloud)  Its hard to pick, but I think my favorite songs are Mother and So Calm, Relaxed — which is anything but.

They are the coolest band to ever play our barn (ok – so far they are the only band to ever play our barn….they won’t be the last, but I’m not sure we will ever have better).

I’m curious, have you ever hired a band to play a private party?  I love supporting local music and amazing talent…I will certainly do it again!

video by rob greayer, images: 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5, 6, and rochelle greayer