We’re all digging ourselves out from our thick ice coating this Sunday morning, February 25th. Our gig was cancelled lastnight for the wintery weather. Not to mention that most of the area was without power for most of the night and morning. This photo from the Cedar Rapids Gazette shows the fresh glazing on the road sign at the corner of Winter Park Place and (that’s right) Holiday Road.

Added some new photos to the gallery from Hills Bar & Grill on December 2nd and from Gus’s on December 16th. Also made some updates to the listen page. You can now either play some of the mp3 samples directly from the page or open the full media player for all of our mp3′s.

Bass player Mike Heimburger and his wife Lucy became the proud uncle and aunt to little baby Theo last November. Theo looks fabulous sporting his fine H.R. threads and giving his patented “who the heck are you” look!

Holiday Road played for Charlie’s Annual Halloween Party on October 28th. The place was packed with some spectacular costumes. Even the band donned some spooky (and funny) garb. The night featured a costume contest and and some good dancing. It was also the HR’s second gig with our new drummer, the fabulous Ken Winter. His drumming chops add some exciting new beats to the band. Check out all the great costumes!

It was a fun time indoors at the John Ernest Vinyard on October 15th. The wind was blowing outside but the wine was flowing inside. The Winery always throws a great party. We celebrated a birthday for Lucy’s sister, Elsie. As much fun as we all had, it was a bittersweet Sunday for the band. It was Roger and Cindy’s last gig with us. Playing music means so much more with good friends. We’ll miss you guys!! Have fun doing the DJ thing in Des Moines! Here’s the pics.

The Listen page has been enhanced by a media player which will now play our mp3s. It offers a stylish, interactive interface with customizable looks and individual song information. For more details see the Listen page.

***UPDATE***
There are a number of glitches that do not allow the player to work in some versions of Internet Explorer and Netscape. We are working to correct this at this time.

Shannon & fellow trainers kicked (and punched) off the new release for the Body Combat Program on Friday, August 25. Shannon leads the martial-arts inspired cardio workout at North Dodge Athletic Club. Walter frequently participates in the class as well. Soon, both will have to register their hands as deadly weapons. Check out the pics in the gallery.

Playing at the John Ernest Vineyard & Winery on Sunday, August 13, it looked like the rain might overtake us. But after a short break to let the lightning pass, we were rocking & rolling again. Great wine and some rain-soaked dancing– What a weekend!

Roger and Mike were two of the judges at this year’s Battle of the Bands held at West Music on July 15. Cindy ran the soundboard for the show. There were a lot of great young bands and their fans, despite the heat.

We had a blast playing at the company party for City Laundering Co. in Oelwein, IA. Company President Roger Wetlaufer even got up and jammed!