About Me
Wow - a lot has changed for me recently. Where do I even begin??? I suppose I would be remiss if I didn't mention the 80s cover band that I'm currently touring with, the "Paten-Cloggers." We play all over California (Bakersfield, East Bakersfield, the suburbs of Bakersfield, etc.) - you can check us out at the Bakersfield Community College Student Union on the 3rd Saturday of every other month, interchanging between 5:30pm and 8pm (confusing? a little. Worth it? perhaps!!). Trust me, it's a blast! People come out from all over, often dressed up and ready to party. Although they tend to wear a lot of neon and Miami Vice-ish pastels with big hair and whatnot, which doesn't exactly fit in with our one-piece apron-front overalls, but who cares? Just as long as everyone's having fun, come as you are - that's what I always say! We are a bit tired of constantly having to turn down everyone's requests - sorry, we don't play (or even know) "Karma Chameleon," "Whip It," or, God forbid, "Come On Eileen." We're more than happy to strike up the band and serenade you with "Sweet Violets," "The Fountain in the Park," or "The Skidmore Fancy Ball." And, should the alcohol start flowing, loosen up your side-closing bodice with circular skirt and stomp to "Carve Dat Possum" or, our favorite, "Throw Him Down, McCloskey." When our time comes to an end, be sure to grab a partner because you don't want to shuffle about alone on the dance floor to our closing number, "O Were My Love a Sugar-Bowl." So wear your favorite tea gown or riding habit ensemble and come join us! Please. Seriously. We're starting to feel REALLY stupid and out of place. And frankly, we can handle the booing and bottle-throwing as well as any house band - but the harsh language and gestures?? That's not very 1880s, people!
