VDGG taking their bows

(L-R) Guy Evans (drums), Peter Hammill (el. piano, guitar & vocal),
Hugh Banton (el. keyboards, devices & bass pedals)

Hugh Banton

His command of keyboards as well as effects and Bass Pedals was simply
amazing. The band plays incredibly complex and exacting rock with nods
to jazz, minimalism, and art music, but of course centers on
progressive rock.

Peter Hammill

Tall and lanky, he went from electric piano to guitar at different
points in the show, and his playing and singing was excellent, as was
the playing of the other two members of VDGG.

Van Der Graff Generator

Guy Evans and Hugh Banton

Van Der Graff Generator

Peter Hammill and Guy Evans

my swimmers

they both are big fans of the pool now. Liam is a recent convert, and
Thea an old pro!

my lil dinner companions

Liam's first time going in the big pool

He never did get in when we went to the pool in the past. He was afraid of it last summer. But this time he let me carry him around and he kicked his feet and waved his arms. On our way out he posed for this pic saying, "I love the pool!"

Thea loves my school's pool

Thea is an old pro at getting in the pool. She has been with me here to the University of Maryland's Natatorium about 4 times now. She gets so excited about it and says it's her favorite place to go.

At the Zoo today

Thea ran ahead to hold Liam's hand. They don't always get along, but it sure is sweet when they do. There's a foundation of love there.