Picto Diary - 25, 26, 27, 28 July 2017 - Melissa Etherige

Above: The Bishop plays rhythm with Andy Aldan de Santiago and his band at Los Doce Apostles restaurant near Morro Castle in Havana, Cuba. 14 March 2013. (Nostalgia image 25 July 2017).

I lifted this image from Morgan's great piece in Rider Magazine, May 2014 issue.

I just read the article, sent to me by Morgan some time ago, for the first time today.

http://www.ridermagazine.com/touring-and-rallies/motorcycle-touring-in-cuba-with-motodiscovery.htm/

I remember the moment. I was so into the music that I couldn't stand it any longer. I had to get up and join these guys. Seeing the unused, rasp sided gourd that I'm playing in the image, I just got up, picked up the instrument and started playing: sheees she she....shees she she.... sheees she she.

After I joined the band, my rider mates took my cue.

Above: Ducati Multistrada and Slingshot. Wasatch Bagel. Ride day. 26 July 2017.

Above: Bishop and Duc at Devil's Slide. I-84. Morgan County, UT. 26 July 2017.

Above: Montage and Commodore in Slingshot. Montecristo Highway (UT SR 39) Weber County. UT. 26 July 2017.

Above: Duc and West Vista. UT SR 16. Rich County, UT. 26 July 2017

Above: Men's room sink. Don Pedros Restraurant. Evanston, WY. 26 July 2017.

Best steak tacos within 60 mile radius of Park City, UT.

Above: LSDM ROMEOs. 27 July 2015. Wasatch Bagel. Nostalgia Image.

Above: Snow Park Lodge. Deer Valley, UT. 28 July 2017.

Image captured from St. Regis Hotel descending funicular.

Above: Melissa Etheridge. Deer Valley Amphitheater. 28 July 2017.

Melissa Etheridge

Best... "Born Under a Bad Sign." Albert King. Memphis blues. F350 song. Blow it out in the cab. Feel good.

2nd Best. "Hold On I'm Coming" Isaac Hayes. Favorite version of this is Sam Moore and Bruce Springsteen.

Now...now we're rockin'.

Mrs Driggs boogies stage side.

Unlike concert organizers, Melissa apolitically positive and upbeat throughout the performance. Good for her! — at Deer Valley Amphitheater.

Above: 'Cake follows Cubs during Melissa Etheridge Concert. 28 July 2017.