Day 4: Blacksburg and new boy friends

Another day, another cool historic theater. This day it was the Lyric Theater in Blacksburg, Virginia, across the street from the campus of Virginia Tech. Since it opened here in 1930, the stage has been graced by some very cool acts.

Have I mentioned before how much we love Blacksburg? This is our fifth trip here in six years, and we always feel like we're at home.

The people here have been so cool to us, and John Borman, part of the theater's event staff, paid me one of the nicest compliments I've had in a long time. He said, "We've had some children's acts through here that were good, but you were great!"

It sounds like they'll have us back next year!

And Lyda has informed us that she has picked up some new boyfriends here. The other day she was up to 21 "beaus", but now she says she's lost track. Look out, daddy!!

Many thanks to Big Joe Trice and all those who made these shows possible.

Day 3: Let it shine all over Pulaski

In downtown Pulaski, Virginia, there's an old theater that's being renovated to it's glory by a group of dedicated volunteers. It's still a work-in-progress and it's shaping up to be a gem.

Nearly 200 people filled the lower level and proceeded to rock until the dry-wall dust was flyin'. Many thanks to Diane Brillheart for going above and beyond on the stage decorations -- one of the coolest stage sets we've ever had. Even Lyda contributed by huffing and puffing and blowing up her first balloon.

As a performer, it is such a rush to play in a cool old theater in a small town.
These old Vaudeville houses are loaded with stories and spirits from a great history of performing arts.

Rock on Pulaski!