I played with the John Skinner band at the Radisson tonight. It was a retirement party for a city attorney named Samuel L. Jackson, just like the actor. There was a dj set up right behind the band. We played for an hour and then there was a long break for speeches. The guest of honor gave a very long speech and thanked everyone in the room. I said to the drummer, "Did he thank you? I don't think he did." "No, but I could feel the love." The last set was only half an hour; we probably spent more time setting up and breaking down than playing.