My friend Karl Conrad is an interesting kinda' guy. One of his many assets is his ability to be predictable in the fact that he is unpredictable. He may at any given moment call you up and want to discuss or get your views on a variety of subjects that could range from the real philosophy behind Zen Buddhism to how to fix that little thing- a- kabob under the sink. He has, at various times, involved himself in extensive travel of the North American Continent (which he will participate in, at a moments notice, if he is presented with the slightest indication that perhaps YOU are going somewhere and HE is not), professional printing and graphics, carpentry (built his own home), parenting, auto mechanics, and the purchasing of lottery tickets. He also writes funny / sad / topical songs about life and the effect that it has on many areas of his and the worlds existence and sings them at some pretty strange gigs. He feels that because he has chosen this path at a somewhat later part of his life (hence the "Late Bloomer"), combined with his very strange sense of humor, that he should go to these gigs (assorted bars, biker rallies, V. F. W. halls, college cafeterias, car wash openings, friends' birthday parties, fashion shows and the occasional random rock concert) and sing these songs. Sometimes the essence of what he does on stage gets a little lost because of the bedlam, and sometimes it doesn't. He sings best after midnight and after exactly three Rollin' Rocks around your kitchen table. Well regardless, I thought it was time that he made a CD, so you could listen to it in the privacy of your own home or automobile or wherever and enjoy these tunes as much as I have in the last few years.
Jaime Brocket
1997
To my wife Dianna and son Ryan, my friend and teacher who made this CD possible, Jaime Brockett; and Roger D. Lama - E Co/ 1st Bn/ 7th Cav - 1st Air Cav Recon - Vietnam (69- 70), and all the other heroes that gave without question.
Karl Conrad
1997
