Originally Posted By Darkbeer I just had to share this... was at Knott's yesterday, and walking by the Calico Saloon and heard this great Piano music, so Lisa and I stuck our head in... and found Rod Miller playing! <a href="http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Theme-Parks/Rod-Miller-performing-at/17407967_BvKTS7#1323966173_M32bSHF" target="_blank">http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/Th..._M32bSHF</a> As you can see in the photos and video, he is doing well. FYI... He is not a Knott's employee. Knott's was just kind enough to allow him access to the Piano in the Saloon between the scheduled shows. Rod states that he is looking forward to perfoming on the weekends in the early afternoon, just to stay in practice. And there is no guarantee you will find him on a specific day, but Saturday and Sunday early afternoons are your best bet to find him playing the piano. And there is quite a bit of video with sound at the link above, so you can enjoy Rod right now. It was great to see him. He is in fairly good health (Still has the back issues) But he has a nice stool that is better than a piano bench for his back, and he is only doing short segments. And by the way, please do not publish this info on the Main Page here at LP per Rod's request. He doesn't want too much attention to the fact he is performing on occasion. But he would love to have you at the park enjoying his music. And yes, later today, I will post what is going on in Lisa's and my life.... But if you want to see us, July 17th on the Travel Channel.. Bert the Conqueror with Warren Sapp.
Originally Posted By Tiggirl Darkbeer! Thanks for sharing. I'll be sure to check out you and Lisa on Bert the Conqueror. How fun! Was the show filmed at Knotts? ~Beth
Originally Posted By Darkbeer OK, there is a new DeogeesMom/Darkbeer thread in the PlayPen... Let's try and keep the focus in this thread on the amazing Piano Ragtime player, Rod Miller. TIA
Originally Posted By DBitz2 Thanks for the info. I have a Knott's season pass, so will have to remember to see if Rod is there when I visit.
Originally Posted By Darkbeer Yes, you should... Look at the "Show Guide" when you enter, the Calico Saloon Show hours will be listed. The best thing, plan to sit down about 30 minutes after the first or second show on the weekends by the Piano, which is on the lower level. As I stated earlier, no promises, but a good chance to catch Rod performing. Lisa and I are planning a visit in two weeks, partially for Rod, the other reason is the new Summer Entertainment, including the Happiness is Snoopy Ice Skating Show and a new Calico Saloon Show.
Originally Posted By Mickeyfan1 How great to see and hear him playing again. Sure miss him at Disneyland. Got to know him quite well when I worked there. He was a very speical part of Main Street!
Originally Posted By DyGDisney When did Rod leave Disneyland? I could swear he was there when we went in March. Maybe not....
