I want my Pecan Grove back next year, please.

The Buddha boys on Stage 2 for the Songwriters Showcase

Anyway, the Buddha boys were all over the place. We played in the songwriters showcase again, owing to Bryan’s win (Songs About Feelin’ Good) with “Two Flattop Guitars.” It was at Stage 2 this year, which rocks. Despite the shuffled nature of the fest, the event was well-attended — maybe moreso than in recent years, actually.

The Buddha boys on Stage 5 (before it was relocated yet again).

And we played Stage 5 (before it’s second relocation). No mics or PA. We did, however, have the able assistance of St. Louis bassman Tom Wolf for the second year in a row. Thanks, Tom.

And Bryan opened the proceedings at the final K.C. Haywood Memorial, held at Stage 7. Rest in peace, KC.

Mark your calendars: Bryan and Dennis are hosting a special afternoon concert on Sunday, June 3.

Here’s what’s special about it:

• Special guests — Instead of a plain ol’ duet show, we’ll be a full-sized band. The amazing Steve Hatfield will join us on drums along with bassman John Probst. These guys are a remarkable rhythm section, and they’re extraordinarily handsome. We’ll also be joined on one number by guest vocalists Barney Byard and Shalen Scheltgen, who just sing like li’l angels.
• Special venue — Cabaret Old Town is a great-sounding room and a darned classy venue. Full bar and some food and seats with tables and little umbrellas in your drinks. (Actually, I made up the part about umbrellas, but you get the idea. It ain’t your typical smoky bar.)
• Special time — It’s on Sunday afternoon at 4pm, which means you’ll be done in plenty of time for an evening at home. It is, after all, a school night. Sort of.
• Special specialness — We’ll record a live CD that night. Lots of great new original material, and lots of old favorites.

Steve “Hatdaddy” Hatfield says, “Since playing on their CD ‘Thundar, the Boy Giant,’ I have been itching to get to work in a live setting with Bryan and Dennis. Well, that itch is now officially scratched and it feels great! I’m having a blast and I get to have my partner in musical crime, John Probst, along for the ride. Viva La Buddha!!!”

We’ve been working toward this show for quite a while, and we’re really happy with the way it’s shaping up. Please join us for what promises to be the Back Porch Buddha Deluxe Edition Original Folk-Rock 2007 Spectacular.

Here it is again:

Back Porch Buddha in Concert
Sunday, June 3, 2007
4:00 pm / $7 ticket
Cabaret Old Town, Wichita KS
Live CD recording concert

Cabaret Old Town
Sunday, June 3
4pm

The Cabaret is a fantastic venue, and everybody loves a Sunday afternoon.

Will we record this show for a live CD? Good question. We’ll keep you posted.