Beatle Bob

I meant to blog on this subject earlier this week . I got distracted. But I met Beatle Bob at the International Folk Alliance Music and Dance Conferencelast Thursday. Who is Beatle Bob? I didn't know a whole lot about him except that he is the ultimate music fan, the Super Fan! He is supposed to have been out every night (except maybe one) for the last twenty five to thirty years checking out bands and musicians. He could turn up anywhere in the world. The legend is if he shows up at your show and stays and does his dance and has a good time, that is the Beatle bob seal of approval. You are going to be famous.
My friend Judy and I were walking around the Convention Center trying to decide who to go hear. All of a sudden she said, "Oh, there's Beatle Bob, have you ever met him?". Well, I had not so we went over and I was introduced. I don't know how old he is (I don't think anyone does) but he looks very young, maybe late 30's, early 40's. But he has got to be older since he has been doing this so long. He was wearing a sixties looking jacket and some sort of tie or bolero, I can't remember. And of course, there was the Beatle haircut. He was very sweet but seemed a bit spastic, like he wanted to be every where at once. We talked to him for a few minutes and Judy told him Chad and Jermey (Google them) were supposed to be there. He got very excited about that. Unfortunately they did not show up that night.
We decided lated to go and hear Dan Montgomery and his Trio. We walked in and there was Beatle Bob dancing away all by himself. Dan and the Trio were very pleased they had Beatle Bob's approval. I have included a video teaser of "Beatle Bob Superfan" to introduce you. He is much calmer acting in this video than he was when I met him at the Folk Alliance Conference.
So, if you are out one night and see this strange man who looks like he stepped out the 60's over in the corner or near the stage dancing by himself. Well, you are probably going to be entertained that night, so stick around. It will be fun!