The countdown has begun!!! www.lollapalooza.com
xoxo A.Joy

Starburst gave me a monarch butterfly crysalis. Today the butterfly emerged and we waved goodbye when it flew away. It was really very sweet!! Thanks Starburst!! For more info on Monarch Butterflys - go to http://www.monarchbutterflyusa.com/

xoxo A.Joy

Hello all - just got done with a slew of weekend shows and a pool party to boot. Next up is Huntington Woods on Tuesday, July 31 at 7:15pm in Scotia Park for a FREE show. Then - off to LOLLAPALOOZA!!!!!!! I heard a rumor that Rufus from Pancake Mountain will be sitting in with the band for a song!! Info for the show on Tuesday can be found at http://ci.huntington-woods.mi.us/ Rock on!! xoxo A.Joy

Yesterday we played at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. It was one of my favorite gigs ever! We played in the middle of the museum amongst some of the most important historical items you have ever seen: Rosa Parks bus, the chair Abe Lincoln was shot in, the Weinermobile just to name a few. The Rock Stars Cars and Guitars exhibit was amazing as well!!!
It was awesome to dedicate our version of "Working on the Railroad" to the 600 ton train that was in the room. And "Wheels on the Bus" was dedicated to Rosa Parks bus - that I could see from the stage!! In a couple of days, I will post pictures from this historical show!!! Stay tuned and have a great day! xoxo A.Joy

THE GIG IS ON - NEWSFLASH!!!

Just found out that the Madison Heights gig for 11:30am this morning is a go - it will take place in the lower level of City Hall at 13 Mile and John R. Be there!!!!! xoxo A.Joy

Yesterday, my kids and I were listening to the song "Isn't it Ironic" by Alanis Morissette (I love that song) and I was trying to explain what irony means. Well this morning, nature hit the nail on the head. We haven't had rain for so long and today is our first show in a month (and it is outside) and guess what - it was pouring rain! Hopefully it's done for now - because the show must go on!! We really needed the rain - but it can stop now!! xoxo A.Joy

Just noticed that we are one of the top ten selling albums at www.PokeyPup.com . You gotta check out this site if you want cool stuff for your kids!!! Thanks Pokey Pup!! xoxo A.Joy

Okay - this is really stupid - but I just finished folding some clean laundry and I have to hide my daughters favorite skirt because it's all she ever wears (along with her fruit pants). I am sure other moms go through this?? If you want to see the skirt - look 2 photos below at the one with Becca and Augy from The Hard Lessons. Also, don't you love the Tide logo?? xoxo A.Joy

Busy this Friday, July 27th at lunchtime? Live near 13 Mile and John R? Well come on down and see Candy Band perform a TGIF concert courtesy of the City of Madison Heights. We perform at 11:30am - bring a lunch (save me a bite!!) xoxo A.Joy

Augy from the Hard Lessons was kind enought to take a few moments and sign a CD for Becca!! We gave him the new Candy Band disc in return!! Rock on!! xoxo A.Joy

Yesterday I saw something crazy. I was driving down Main Street in Royal Oak and a man came out of a flower show with a bunch of flowers. Where was his car parked? Where was he walking to? The left hand turn lane. He parked in the left hand turn lane and jumped out, bought some flowers and returned to his parked car. Maybe he didn't have a quarter for the meter?? Aren't the flowers in the picture beautiful??

xoxo A.Joy

Yesterday at Greenfield Village, my kids, neices and myself toured many of the buildings in the village. One of them happened to be a one room school house. We sat down for a rest (along with some other people) and in walks an old fashioned teacher ringing her bell - straight out of 1871. We were told to sit up straight and be quite. She them made us answer questions and gave us a geography lesson. I raised my hand and asked her if we could leave and she said NO! We had to answer more questions!! I turned around and told my group "we gotta get out of here" so up we stood and I led the way trying to escape and the teacher tried to corner me and give me a spanking. We all laughed and got the heck out of there. It was an absolute hoot!!! If you've never been to The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village - you really gotta go there - after all it is "Americas Best History Attraction!"

xoxo A.Joy

Today I am going to a meeting at the Henry Ford regarding our upcoming show. We are honored to play at "Rock Stars Cars and Guitars". The show will take place on Saturday, July 28th at 11am and 1pm! For todays meeting, I will bring my kids along and we will go to Greenfield Village on this beautiful day. I haven't been there since the 4th Grade and I am sooooo excited to go!! Rock on!! xoxo A.Joy

When I say alright - you know I mean alright - ALRIGHT! Tonight is one of my favorite local bands The Hard Lessons at Scotia Park in Huntington Woods. I am excited, because my kids like this band too and they can come and see them. They rock!!! Check out their site at www.thehardlessons.com xoxo A.Joy

Chipmunks are so cute - but what to do when they are living in your garage wall and gutters. They have this high pitched "bark" that is cute yet annoying. My neighbor wants to have sniper practice on them - but there's gotta be a better way. I don't have any band news at this time - we are still on break - but come July 27th - we are back in action at the Madison Heights Civic Center Park!!!

xoxo A.Joy

I went to the figure 8 race at the Oakland County 4-H fair last night. It was like watching car accidents for 3 hours. One car flipped and 2 guys came out and flipped it right side up and away the driver went. Another driver was strangled by his seatbelt when he was hit really hard and he passed out - they had to stop the race and bring him out on a spine board. My kids loved it - absolute blast. Can't wait for the next one!!

xoxo A.Joy

Where can you see Pearl Jam, Iggy Pop, Amy Winehouse and Candy Band all in the same day?? Lollapalooza in Chicago of course. Aug 5 is the day we play - we'll be going on right before Perry Farrell hit the kids stage!!! C'mon down and party with us!!! xoxo A.Joy

www.lollapalooza.com

Good morning - my friend Roger at Music Mentors along with the Detroit Blues Society have an offer you can't refuse - see below:

We have placed on Ebay, a very special auction for you. This Auction is for 2 Tickets plus a personal, backstage, Meet and Greet for 2 with George Thorogood at his show with Byan Adams at DTE Music Theater in Clarkston , Michigan on August 8, 2007. You can have your picture taken with George, get his autograph, or just hang out for awhile - your choice. Winner of auction will be contacted for their ID info and it will be forwarded to George Thorogood's management company. Winner will be emailed specific instructions as to how to redeem your package.
This package has been generously donated by George Thorogood and his management company to assist in raising funds for the Detroit Blues Society and their Kid's With Cancer Guitar Program and their Music in the Schools Program.
Winning bidder will receive a donation letter in the amount of their winning bid. The Detroit Blues Society is a registered 501c3 nonprofit and your donation may be tax deductible.
PLEASE BE GENEROUS AND BID TODAY!
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Steven J. AllenDBS President

One of my favorite events is happening this weekend! The Oakland County 4-H Fair Demo Derby and Figure 8. If you've never been to one of these - ya gotta go. Car parts fly and something always starts on fire!!! For more info go to the website. xoxo A.Joy

http://www.oakfair.org/demo_derby_main.html

Ok - so I know some things are popular in this world - I just don't get the Harry Potter Craze. I know there is a new book coming out?? I've never read the first book. Today I get an email from Borders wanting to know if I need to reserve my copy of the new book. I bring the paper in and it's Harry this and Harry that. I hear that people dress up like Harry Potter and wait in line for the book to arrive at midnight. Someone is making a TON of money off this (J.K. whatever). Maybe I should just give in and read the first one? xoxo A.Joy

Here is a picture of the beach I was just at for a week (taken from the cottage I was at) near Silver Lake. This is the Great Lake Michigan! We had a great time playing in the dunes, the lake and the channel (Silver Lake streams out into Lake Michigan). I was even recognized on the beach - some guy came up to me and said "aren't you in the Candy Band???" I was very surprised!! Anyways, wrote some new material - maybe it will end up on our next record???
xoxo A.Joy

Okay - I am a little late on this one. Last year I played in the Clawson 4th of July Parade. I performed "Star Spangled Banner" (kind of a Jimmy Hendrix version) about 40 times (toggling with "You're a Grand Old Flag") as the parade wound through it's 1-1/2 mile plus route. The highlight? When the Blue Angels flew overhead in formation as I was holding a note (and getting some feedback to boot)!! xoxo A.Joy

Wow - I go on vacation for a week and the last posting is mine!!! I was hoping to see what the rest of the band was up to?? Anyways, here is a photo of our last gig before our summer break. We played at Detroit River Fest right in front of the Ren Cen on the Detroit River. Beautiful view from the stage - although you can't tell from this photo. More to come soon - I am busy unpacking!!! xoxo A.Joy