Dan Hubbard and The Humadors

Not that you should even care what I have to say, but since I have a blog and I haven’t said anything for a while, I guess I’ll try tonight.   I’ve been thinking about the ups and downs of life.  Fall is by far my favorite season, and while I tried to enjoy the beautiful day today, I couldn’t help but feel a little sad in the back of my mind because I know it is fleeting, and soon it will be winter again.   And tomorrow I will be 85 years old and getting ready to say goodbye.    I mean I know that the one thing people over 21 can all agree on is that time flies, but seriously, does time fly or what?  It’s insane.  Sorry, back to ups and downs.  I try not to get too excited when things go well, because I always know there is a challenge around the corner that will test my faith and try to break my heart.    And on the other hand, what a crazy life when you can actually appreciate being hurt and sad because you hope and know in your heart that there’s something good coming.  There has to be.  Love you Petty. 

August was a good month for me and The Humadors.  We played to some great crowds, sold lots of records, met some wonderful people, and at one point had a guy in a golf cart show us to our air conditioned trailer with our name on it.  I am not bragging, I’m just saying….We’re awesome.  Anyway, it was just something we needed to keep going.  Something to say we’re making progress, don’t give up.

Cut to September and I’m driving the guys five hours in a van with no AC on a 90+degree day to a festival that has been cancelled.  We spend a few hours there to try and find out what the hell I’ve got us into, have a few beers, and get back in the van to go home!  Ten hours of driving, zero rock’n roll.  Ups and downs my friends. 

First of all, thank you to the guys and Kori that day for not making me feel bad and taking it in stride.  But I’m just saying….I suck. 

So many nice people have come up to me and said “you guys should be famous”, or “Why aren’t you guys famous?”, or “keep going, you guys are going to make it!” And that’s awesome, but that’s not the point.  The point is we are making it, and we’ve made it.   We’re doing it because that’s what we love to do and that’s what we feel we’re meant to do.  That’s why we drive 10 hours and suck it up and move on when it doesn’t work out.    When I was 23 I would get pissed at the world after a bad show, and sometimes think “why him and not me?  I’m more talented than that douche on TV.”   But let me tell you people, I have been so blessed in my career.   I know you’ve heard it a thousand times before, but life is not about the destination, it’s about enjoying the ride and all the ups and downs that come with it.  Thank you for letting me play my music for you.  It has brought me more joy than I could have ever hoped for.  I love you, so please keep moving, and we will too.

Love love love love love love love,

Dan

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Holiday Jamboree on Saturday.  Together we raised $5,000 for the Share The Music program for kids in need.  How awesome is that?  It was a great night with a lot of great bands.  It was one of those nights that makes you feel like you're on the right track.   There is no better feeling than being on stage and getting the support and feedback that we got on Saturday.  I feel truly lucky and blessed that somehow I have been able to experience that moment in my life.  Thank you to the crowd for giving us that. 

My wife was at the show with our baby boy, Ben, in her belly.  Crazy life.  It was pretty cool knowing that he was out there rocking to his old man.  Kaetlyn tells me he was gettin down.  He probably won't get to do that again for a while, but I do have big plans for him to be our bass player as soon as he is able. 

I have to say something about the guys that I play with.  Scott, Kevin, and Kyle.  I loved being in The Hubbards because I got to write and perform with my bro, but I have never been in a better band than this one, and most likely will never be.  Who would have thought that you could find such great musicians in Bloomington/Normal, IL.  Scott and I have been playing together for almost 9 years now, Kevin and I almost 3 years, and Kyle and I for 1.   Once again, I feel lucky to have been surrounded by these people.  They have all made sacrifices to do this thing that we love, and I don't take it for granted.  It's not easy to keep a band together.  Believe me, we have problems and issues just like any family does.  So far we have been able to move forward together, and I am proud of that.  However, there are uncertain times when we don't know how long this will last.  These guys could go play with anyone they want to,  so I don't fool myself.  I'm just trying to enjoy it while I get to play with them, and hope that we have some sort of success soon, so they can't leave.  No, I haven't been drinking.  Just feeling a little nostalgic and thankful for the many blessings in my life.  Thanks for listening.  Love to all. 

Dan

what a great time at the cd release show on Friday.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the support everyone.  From Joe, Mona, Von and Jonathan helping with merch sales; to Jeff, Greg, and Christina coming from Chicago; to the amazing group from Edinburg who drove an hour and half to see us; to our friends and family in town who have come out to support us countless times over the years; and of course, lets not forget, my smoking hot wife.  I have big dreams and high hopes for this band, but it's times like Friday night that make me realize how truly lucky and blessed I am.  Don't think I don't think about it people.   I sincerely hope you all got your money's worth with the show and the cd.  I will never forget it. 

Love to all,

Dan