Yes, that is Vince Gill

Eric and Ann went to a little place in Nashville called the Station Inn (I think) last night. I was going to go with them, but I decided to stay home and just let them have a fun night out as a couple. Turns out, a surprise guest sat in with the band. You guessed it; Vince Gill. Eric said he asked Ann, "Do you think Shari will know who Vince Gill is?" Ha! Do I know who Vince Gill is!

So this morning, they get up and nonchalantly bring their laptop over, asking me to tell them which of their pictures I would like copies of. They have not mentioned Vince. They let me flip through all their trip pictures and then I get to the one above and I say, "Is that one of those cardboard things of Vince Gill...or is that REALLY Vince Gill?" They started cracking up. It was really him. He sat in with the band last night and they just happened to pick that night to go. I was dying. I don't know how many times I said, "AGH! I'm so mad at myself for not going!"

I really like Vince Gill's singing AND guitar playing. He's done some of my very favorite country music. I can always recognize his playing on other people's recordings. Yes, I very definitely know who he is. I proceeded to tell them how many times I've seen him in concert, beginning with the first show I went to at The Pond in Anaheim, CA (their stomping grounds), where I fell in love. I'm over the crush, but I will always love his music.

Here is a picture of Eric with Vince just before the show...

Eric with Ann...

And a few pictures taken Sunday evening...