OK, after bitching in two separate posts about this business trip, I had such an incredible time last night.
I was dreading the obligatory teambuilding activity, although I was intrigued that it involved some sort of “rock band” challenge. I love music, although I am hampered by no skills in either the singing or playing an instrument categories.
Our “facilitators” were from Camp Jam, and they included Liberty DeVito, Billy Joel’s drummer for 30 years, Jeff Carlisi from .38 Special, and other musicians who have worked with Sheryl Crow, Bon Jovi, Ted Nugent and Alice Cooper. The mentor for my team was Christine (can’t remember her last name), and she’s been part of the SNL band for ages. She also has a gigantic blond beehive.
Anyway, we rehersed endlessly, and finally got to perform our rendition of Mustang Sally onstage. It was so much like a real concert experience that I was completely thrilled. My lack of musical talent didn’t seem to matter much, and I was a backup singer complete with a huge beehive of my own.
After our own performances, the true musicians put on an incredible 2-hour concert. I am so exhausted and hoarse today (ok, and hungover, I admit it), but that was the most fun I’ve had in ages.
Don’t tell Max, ok?
OMG. I would have loved that.
I loathe team-building stuff, but that? Sounds fun.