Fare Thee Well

It has been quite some time since anything has been posted on this blog. Thought I would make one final entry before closing this out. This past October 16th we, Buck & Nelson, played our final concert together. It was at Unicoi State Park Lodge and we were very happy to see some old friends in attendance, including a couple who were around when we were still part of the Blood Mountain Boys. Brought back some good memories.

As previously noted, David has decided to retire from performing and Nelson is performing as a solo act. It is very different not having David standing onstage and not getting to hear his outstanding instrumental breaks. I do still enjoy playing though and continue to work to make my solo show as good as I possibly can. The Buck & Nelson website has now been disabled, though it took me 2 tries to make it. Those who are interested can keep up at www.nelsonthomas.net

I am working on a solo CD, though I may have some friends sit in as guest musicians on a few tracks, which I hope to have out this year (possibly by the end of the summer). I have now got my microphones worked out for recording and have narrowed down my list of songs to include, and started initial recording. I still need to have some pictures taken to use on the cover and work on the cover layout and design. My nephew, Matthew, is an artist and graphic designer and has said he would help with this part.

It was a long and fun road, though all good things will someday end. David and I have been friends since high school, and have been playing music together since about 1972 and performing together in some fashion since 1974. So, I want to say to David (Buck) thank you for the company, for the music, and for the efforts to make us the best we could be. I will cherish the years we spent performing even as I travel on alone. All the best and Fare Thee Well in all you do.

See you down the road.

Nelson