This weekend was heaven. But then again, it's hard not to have one of those in Cali.
Thursday started with a day playing frisbee at Manhattan Beach and ended with live music by the Santa Monica Pier. Every Thursday night throughout the Summer, the pier presents the 27th Annual Twilight Dance Series, which is free to the public and showcases a different genre of music every week while the sun sets. And how can you not take a ride on the roller coaster after?
Friday night I attended the X-Games followed by a stop at the infamous Dresden (you know that movie called Swingers), where Marty & Elayne have been playing since 1982. Squeeze your butt into one of the red leather booths and enjoy great drinks with good company & entertaining music (guest singers from the audience welcome)!
If you ever find yourself in Santa Barbara (preferably kidnapped, as I was) after a weekend of wine tasting, do not hesitate to stop by Cold Springs Tavern. Trust me on this one. This cozy, rustic cabin establishment nestled deep in the woods with a creek runnin' through it, has live music and mouth watering Tri-Tip steak sandwiches every Summer Sunday. Tom & Kenny, "America's Good Time Blues Ambassadors," are often found playing amidst the picnic tables, bloody marys, and the smell of bbq'ed steak. Tip: They like whiskey.
After a simple day in the woods, myself & present company drove straight to the Hollywood Bowl to hear Rita & Ziggy Marley. This was my first Bowl experience and it was beautiful!!! Listening to Bob Marley's iconic reggae jams by his family, under the stars, was a perfect way to end the weekend.
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