The mind, a dormant stone

Holy holy! I heard these cats play at the Santa Monica Pier , opening up for The Zombies ! Wow, if that is not a great credit to musical history, I don't know what is :) The Mystic Braves ...headed to the stage, waited patiently to be introduced...sunset reflecting off of black shades...they were cloaked in velvet pea coats, skinny pants, and looked damn sharp! As soon as the first song launched into the air, I was hooked. The Mystic Braves at the Santa Monica Pier - 8/21/14     The Mystic Braves at the Santa Monica Pier - 8/21/14 I love surf rock -- Dick Dale -- and his thundering guitar. I love The Doors and the psychedelic trips Ray Manzarek 's organ would take sending my mind tumbling through time. I love the old ramble of a steady Rockabilly beat, reminiscent of Johnny Cash , and the western twang of Marty Robbins . I love the cry of Carlos Santana 's guitar as it reaches the heavens in its peaking... There is no music like this anymore... not ...

They inspire life... In fact, it's like their music kills the negative and frees your spirit so you can live on in peace. That's what they did for me. Last night's show at the Los Angeles Sports Arena elevated me. It showed me how deeply this band and their music impacted my life. It's almost like they raised me to a certain point of life, and now need to leave me on my own....to grow.  I cried a lot... unsure about saying goodbye. I wonder if they even know what type of effect they implant into people with their music. They are glorious! They played a long set and I had a good seat, "Arena Risers"....comfortable. They played " Bling, confessions of a king ". This is the song of a champion who wants to help people... Facing foes and fears. This was my own battle song in 2007, as I drove up the mountain, leaving the city for the desert, to the other side to save my parents...from their poverty, loneliness, disconnection from ...

Excited to share a video with you capturing the group, LMFAO, enter the stage of the Staples Center in Los Angeles.  This was the 6/5/12 stop on the "Sorry for Party Rockin" Tour!