Most wonderful time of the year!
Sleigh Ride! He really does this song at a fast tempo! Some laughs from audience during song and Clay said something I didn't catch. Now the jazzy seque into Jingle Bells. More laughter. Sounds like he got the audience to laugh on cue in the song. Back into Most wonderful time of year.....which segues into Winter Wonderland.It sounds like @drummerjoe gets to show off his skills during this medley. Now Clay's finishing with the Winter Wonderland glory note!
Another reading - about son in National Guard unit sent to war in Afghanistan. Christmas not the same without him. But kept the lights on after Christmas, waiting for their sons return in June after 15 long months. Remembers 2004 as the year the lights remained lit as a beacon of hope.Story is a perfect lead in to Merry Christmas with Love.
Talking about Ben's computer that uses tracks from the album as needed, for background vocals. First time noticing an error. "even just one" or "even just once" - asking fans to vote. Realizing the background singers did it wrong - and Quiana too. (they said "once") Sounds like they're going to call Quiana? Borrowed a fan phone.
Got Quiana on the phone - putting her on speaker phone.someone shouted "I got your back, girl". Clay said, Quiana your cousin is in the audience. Ricki says she knows Quiana.
Quiana said she sang "one" - Clay says she sang "once."Audience said Merry Christmas to Quiana. Clay says "Ricki says I love you."Ricki says "I love you too Clay".Now talking with fan from Boston.
Next song for the gentlemen in the audience. Didn't catch what he said next but audience was hysterical.What are you doing New Years Eve. Cracking up audience during song!Audience listening attentively now to song. So romantic.
Earlier caperkeeper texted me that the clothes are the same tonight and the striped socks are back.***I texted her just now to ask what was going on - all that laughter after the song began.She replied he stopped laughing and turned on his sexy face. Wow, it was sexy!!
Back to banter - talking about messing up lyrics. Messed up lyrics earlier. Took $100 out of Ben's paycheck for a $100 Macy's gift card to challenge a fan to sing a Christmas carol correctly.
Bill from Tampa is accepting the lyrics challenge.Bill is a fan of Christmas music. Bill introduced his wife -Clay asked if Bill was good. She said he sang to support them through school. Clay said "Oh, crap."got little drummer boy.
Bill tried - sounded like he missed a lot of words.Clay invited them backstage after the show - but not giving him $100 - gives him props for doing it.Round of applause for orchestra - audience was enthusiastic.