Kari and I decided to take a trip to the Kentucky Derby for the first time with some friends. The weekend kicked off Friday night at the pre-derby party/charity event! Lots of athletes and movie celebs, from Jeff Bridges to Tom Brady attended, joined by Kelly Clarkson, Travis Tritt, Kid Rock, and the Boys 2 Men gang plus others. Not my usual kind of gala but it was successful and packed beyond belief. You can see a photo below of Richie Sambora and I before we hit the stage. It was Cabo Wabo style! All the performers were let loose to jam with nothing worked up ahead of time.