Pat Green

Just off of 'The Square' in down town San Marcos, Texas, located on the edge of Texas State University campus is a little record store called Superflys Lonestar Music Emporium (http://www.lonestarmusic.com/). It is located in a small shopping strip within walking distance of lots to do and see. The home to a fairly decent collection and selection of music, including vinyl. The staff is very nice and attentive. Although I wasn't there to shop for music, it is nice knowing this place is available and the smiles are free. It is a nice little gem and I am so happy to see and know that the "record store" is still real and collecting music hasn't faded to Internet downloads only. Here is proof of what I have said and believe, people still want something tangible in their hands.

Speaking of tangible and in their hands, I was here with my beautiful wife to see one of her Texas favorites perform an acoustic set, Pat Green (http://www.patgreen.com/). All in attendance were treated to a very intimate, short, acoustic set by Pat and two of his fellow band mates. This performance was in support of Pat Greens new CD "Home". It has a great collection of songs and he treated us to a few of them this late afternoon. Opening with one of his hits, and a crowd an fan favorite "Carry On" it seemed like the whole crowd just lit up and knew they were in for a treat. pat continued to play for about 30+ minutes and reveling us with some of his personal stories behind the new songs. Proving that he is a gracious performer and appreciative of his fans he called out two young ladies in the front. Apparently they were trying to take a selfie with each other down in front with Pat behind them. He stopped them and told them to do it again, this time he posed behind them for the shot - a self study in creative photo bombing. After performing several songs from the new album, Pat Green closed out his set with his best (and apparently well loved) hit "Wave on Wave." The crowd loved it and everyone sang the whole song, much to the enjoyment of Pat his self.

Closing out the evening there was a raffle for two lucky fans and a +1 to join Pat for dinner. My wife was not picked. So we stood in line, he signed her 'Pat Green' shirt she was wearing and we left to have a beer. OH! Lucky for us! Wouldn't you know it. The little pub that is on the square in Sand Marcos is were Pat took his lucky fans. Well, I can't say that we had dinner with Pat Green, but I will always brag to everyone that my wife and I had beers with Pat Green.








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