Yes I'll have to agree for those who attended the Grand Openning of The Simple Man Saloon. I got there REAL early so I check out the place and get my seat front and center of the band.

It is almost a throwback to a western with the wooden floors, assortment of wagon wheels throughout the Saloon. TV's were everywhere, big, small there were a lot. Now we need the boyz to set Wickey (Jon) up with some Skynyrd merchandise. Take Note.... Hint, Hint....

I too took a ton of pictures, but due to my son's high school graduation next Sunday I have a ton of "stuff" to do outside to get it ready. So I'm going to be a bit "tardy" getting the stuff up, but I will get it done!!!!

But the night was AWESOME!!! Southern Breeze was AWESOME!!! Especially with our good Frynd JoeZ on bass and master of hat changes. The band played 4 -10 song sets with very short breaks between sets but once they got going there was no b/s just kick a@s southern rock!!!! They played everything from Hatchet, CDB, ARS, Blackfoot, ALL Bros and of course Skynyrd.
They started 8pm and finished roughly midnight. The funny part after there last song FREEBIRD, the crowd chanted MORE and they played 2-3 more songs.
Like Swampfox reported, the band got the people up off there feet on a couple of songs dancin' and shakin' which was very cool.
It was an AWESOME event and it was great to meet up with the Nation's Frynds Wickey, JoeZ and Swampfox.

This is what Skynyrd Nation is all about.... The chance to meet people in person that you've posting with on the boards...

Looking forward to the next trip to the Simple Man Saloon.....

Jon (and Mike) WELL DONE and hoping you have great success!!!!!

Wickey, congratulations! I wish you great success with the Simple Man Saloon. It sounds like you guys had an amazing night, and I hope you have many more! Sadly, I wasn’t able to attend, but I’ll make it there some day.

JoeZ, I can’t wait to see Southern Breeze perform this summer!

Thanks for keeping the music of Skynyrd alive!

@01776: Hey Swamp FOX, this pic is up for you Brother ...

@JoeZbassman: i'll betchya i can name that tune too!............... only can be one, ya know!. Keep the Faith! we had a blast followin' along here in Utah! M & D

I am gonna put up a new post......but first i mentioned mostly about the Sound and the band..I am definately gonna suggest to anyone looking to have a good nightout..get yer butt to the " Simpleman Saloon.." The owners ,have begun something that can last a long long time....the support of SKYNYRD Nation members is just the start.
HEY Joe Z..,..that Picture is much appreciated...i just got back into town,was with other FRYNYDS Relatives for Memorial Day....and my voice is just today getting back...hehehe....I see All the Feeling of the night in that picture...Guitars a blazing and raised in honor to All whom were there..not just in body..but Spirit.!!!!!

Heres my new post Question....

We Skynyrd Nation should vote for... " Skynyrd Nation HQ's..." where memebers can meet and feel right at home....

Thanks for a Great night..and yeah medway simpleman can't wait fer yer pics.....

And to the Newer Nation members....Welcome.!

Happy Trails
Swamp Fox

The names are omitted to protect the innocent ... , ahhh who cares, so here are some of the fellas who are part of Skynyrd Nation that were at Wickey's celebration that nite ....


What a sightly crew this was LOL!!!

@JoeZbassman: "Innocent".................. yeah right! i recognize them 3 in the middle, but who's the two pilgrims on the ends?............... better clarify that........... ta tha right & left?.................. much better............ keep the faith ya'll!

All right McSkynyrd you asked for it....though after I Tell Ya......hehehe.....
Lets just say that Swamp Fox has got his RED White and Blue on....
And do you even know whom " Swamp Fox " Was...?

Think Revolutionary War.......and the movie " The Patriot "........

He Was/Is...the leader of the Resistance vs the British or nowadays...the Liberals..Socialists....ETC...

Thanks for the great poster,like your ID, you sent to the Simpleman Saloon...very Frynydly of Ya.!

Hope Skynyrd Plays " GOD and GUNS"..@ July 1st Show....

Happy Trails Ya'll...

Swamp Fox

So glad yall had such a great opening.............................. N I be givin ya a big second on tha official meetin place......

I THANK THA GUY IN THA MIDDLE DID IT ! !.................................................................... rusty

@prez. rusty: WHICH ...............MIDDLE?............... ROFLMAO! ..................... I SAYZ THA ALL LOOK A LIL ........ QUESTIONABLE!...................