Thomas Wolfe wrote a book titled You Can’t Go Back Home Again. Well, I’m here to say that Thomas was very wrong about that. I did go back home, to Goldsboro, last night and had the time of my life! I’m very fortunate to have reconnected with some childhood and high school friends recently. Robert, one of my new “old” friends is the American representative for a Beatles cover band from the Czech Republic – The Backwards. When he first told me about this band several months ago, I will admit to being slightly skeptical. But after watching their DVD, I was convinced! Last night was a trip back in time – in many respects. Watching and listening to The Backwards took me back to my elementary school days at Edgewood School. Everything about their act is authentic – from the costumes to the musical composition. These boys from the Czech and Slovak Republics even sing and speak with a Liverpool accent. Last night, they featured music from the early years – the Ed Sullivan days. Ah, to be that young again! At the concert, I was overjoyed to see some friends from my youth who I haven’t had contact with for several decades. I wish we had been able to spend more time catching up, but we were too busy screaming, clapping and dancing. Truly, it was one of the most fun nights I’ve had recently.

Here are a few pictures of The Backwards.

It was great being with some of my high school buds. We all had a blast – I think Bart more than anyone. I had never met Bart, but now I count him as a friend, too. He married one of my best high school friends, Peggy. It was fun just watching him watch The Backwards.

As the night progressed, the audience loosened up and hit the dance floor. Even Robert’s mom got out on the dance floor twisting and shouting! And, to see the children whose grandparents were Beatles fans rocking and rolling was amazing.

To learn more about The Backwards, check out their website at www.thebackwards.com. And if you ever have the chance to see them live – go. You’ll love it. I can hardly wait until next year to see them again!