I have done it again: posted then missed several days. How can I make it up to my readers (if any remain)? One thing I could do is tell you about a recent Mohawk Valley Adventure.
One of my favorites!
Last Saturday I walked down to Meyers Park in Herkimer, NY for the Elks Club Car Show. I love old cars, but my primary reason for stopping by at that time was that Phil Arcuri would be playing music. Regular readers know he is one of my favorite local musicians. I have seen him many times at different venues and enjoyed him very much. He always has such a good time when he plays. I love his big smile. His daughters come up and sang the Baby Shark Song. I am not really familiar with that song, although I know it was very popular among a certain segment of the population. When they were singing about Grandpa Shark and Grandma Shark, I wished they had a verse about Aunt Cindy Shark. Of course, I am not their Aunt Cindy, but couldn’t we stretch a point?
It is pure joy when he plays.
Of course he noticed me, standing as I was right in front of the pavilion and dancing to every tune. He added my name to “Under the Boardwalk,” singing
“under the blanket with my Cynthia…” I remember one time at Fratello’s Pizzeria in Frankfort, he sang the song that way and added that we would let Steve (my husband, for anyone just tuning int) get in on it, too.
I had had a headache earlier that day, and after standing (and dancing) around in the sun it started to come back. After chatting for a little time with Phil, I took my leave.
I feel bad that it has taken me this long to write even this brief shout-out to such a good musician. I encourage everybody to hear him play if possible; he plays at several area venues. The area is so blessed to have such talented musicians!
Mohawk Valley Girl 