Baumblog EST 1968 - A blog for the Baumbachs who originated in Syracuse, NY

I had a good laugh this afternoon while attending a "Counselor Day" at Christopher Newport University in Newport News today. (one of the few perks of my job, we get wooed by colleges so that we will go back and tell our students to give them their money, or rather, their parents' money).

This kid had a booth set up trying to recruit students for a Guitar Hero competition! It was 5 bucks to enter. LOL I was tempted. But I bet they'd kick my butt, because obviously this is all these college kids are doing in their dorms now! I wonder how you could squeeze that onto a resume.

Marc said about 12 hours later

Easy! YYZ - Fives stars on Expert. That's impressive to anyone because YYZ is a fantastic song.

Did I mention Geoff and I got 3rd row center to the next Rush concert? I know GJ is excited. You should order a ticket, we'll be in Saratoga, near your neck of the woods.
Geoff said about 12 hours later

Yeah baby....RUUUUSHHH!
GJ said about 14 hours later

I'm just excited to host you guys so you don't have to make the trip back. I can then beat your asses in something on the Wii, too. ;)
Kristen said about 23 hours later

I almost bought this guitar book today because it had Tom Sawyer in it! But I realized after my lesson that I have a long way to go before I attempt any Rush. For now, it's "Skip to My Lou" and "Ode to Joy". LOL! I'm stoked because in the back of my (beginner) book I'll get to play house of the rising sun. sweet.
Marc said 1 day later

You should join the family band. :) Now we just need a vocalist...any takers?
GJ said 2 days later

Darcy's a kick butt singer. Me? I suck. Can't keep a tune, beat, or anything else vaguely related to music.
Geoff said 2 days later

Great! She's hired. Perhaps, GJ, you can think of a name for our band. We had originally considered "Rush #2", but thought it might be too original for the masses at this point in our career.
Steve said 3 days later

I'm sure you could talk Eric and Gina into singing too, they both love to karaoke. Lots of groups sound better with more than one vocalist too - it can add variety to your music. That's one thing I like about listening to RBD (their Spanish stuff, not the crappy English stuff on the radio these days).
Geoff said 4 days later

It can also overshadow lousy singers too! Which may or may not help us!
Marc said 6 days later

Who saw the new game coming out this year? Rock Band! It comes with two guitars, drums, and a microphone. And it will work over the internet.

http://www.rockbandgame.com/
Geoff said 6 days later

GJ clue me to it yesterday. I don't know how they plan to sell this in-store. Unless they can conceive a fold up drum set of some sort. In any case, it sounds like it could be awesome. I am definitely stoked!