Our NC/SC vacation is over, but the good memories linger on — not the least of which was the totally rockin' engagement party for Miss Howerton and me, which was hosted by Mark Connor last week at The Cave, his extremely funky Chapel Hill basement dive.
Not only was it wonderful to catch up with old friends, but two of them — DJ Midnight Cowbwoy (aka Brian E. Harris) and DJ Suggadelic (aka Erik Sugg) — also raised the roof (as much as it was possible in a place called "The Cave") with a delicious array of righteous sounds. I also brought a stack of wax of my own to the party; and when I wasn't too busy enjoying the conversations and libations, my DJ alter-ego Silky D enjoyed some time on the wheels of steel. And since I somehow managed to keep my 45s in order after I spun them, here's the playlist from my "set":
UFO — Doctor Doctor
The Move — Do Ya
Queen — You’re My Best Friend
Eddie Money — Think I’m In Love
Flamin’ Groovies — I Can’t Hide
The Floaters — Float On
Van Halen — Dance The Night Away
Raspberries — Go All The Way
Bee Gees — Jive Talkin’
Benny Mardones — Into the Night
Beach Boys — I Can Hear Music
Hollies — On a Carousel
Left Banke — She May Call You Up Tonight
The Kinks — Till the End of the Day
Pawnee Drive — Ride
Creedence Clearwater Revival — Long As I Can See the Light
Once again, I'd like to thank everyone who came out to celebrate with us — and of course Mark for letting us have the party there, and Brian and Erik for schlepping their records and gear to Chapel Hill. It was a truly unforgettable evening, and Miss Howerton and I were deeply honored to share the good times and good vibes with y'all.
(photo by Jay Winfrey)
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