Schubas Family Show, Chicago, IL December 20, 2008

[AndaleOrbea]

Hey Folks!

Made it back from yesterday’s shows. It’s brutally cold in the Chicagoland area. Flashback to my youth in Alaska…

And even more flashbacks to my youth at yesterday’s family show with Ellis breaking out some sweet Christmas music with a medley of favorites. Elaine’s parents went with us so we could meet up with Elaine’s brother’s family (Tom, Gayle and baby Alyssa). Elaine’s father and niece are both celebrating birthdays between now and the end of the year!

Ellis is so cool with the kids. It’s always nice to see how he interacts with the children.

Now for the set list:

1. The Cat Came Back
2. Wabi-Sabi
3. Because It’s There
4. Road Trip
5. The Dragonfly Races
6. The Bed Song
7. I Like to Swing
8. Jingle Bells/Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer/Frosty the Snowman
9. My Mother Popped Out [poem]
10. This Land Is Your Land
11. Going to the Zoo
12. Happy Birthday Alyssa (the traditional one, not the 13 minute version – LOL)
13. I’ve Been Working On the Railroad/She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain
14. The Little Red Rose

Lots of singing along and dancing. I think the crowd was a bit reduced because of the poor weather from the day before. Had a wonderful time, but what EP show wouldn’t be super?

We had to leave quickly for the drive back home and then down to Indianapolis for the evening show. Said goodbye to Rachel and Tom and family and headed out.

More on the Indy show later.

Regards,
Dean [and Elaine]