Mackie at NAMM - Night Life in Anaheim

NAMM isn't just about everyone in the idustry getting together and showing off their latest products and technology. Okay, maybe it is. But the show is only open for so long during the day, and by night we decided to check out what else Anaheim had to offer. Parental guidance is suggested.

Whew! Another long day in the convention center. But the day is only half over. Here's some of the gang getting ready for a sophisticated cultural experience downtown. Is it a little warm in here? Not according to her. Southern Californians think it's cold when it's 60 degrees outside. In Woodinville, that's considered a heat wave.
Hey, leggo my Lego. This is actually a piece from a life-size model of downtown Anaheim. No, seriously. Just look how big that thing is.

The drink lines were getting long, so it's best to order a triple, Anaheim-style. A "triple" in Woodinville means you'll get a caffeine rush.

Maybe it's time to order a Woodinville-style triple. But, nah. The night is still young.

On to our next stop to shake out some of those standing-on-the-show-floor-too-long jitters. The lighting really brings out his eyes, ya think?

Kool-Aid was obviously the drink of choice. Why? It makes our tongues weird colors! What color is his tongue? Do you think they are discussing the technical merits of Digital vs. Analog? Powered vs. Passive? Or the nightlife? Yeah, that's what we thought.
Ultimately, the best way to relax after a hard day at the show is to get together with your closest comrades... and enjoy a nice beverage. We can't show the video from the House of Blues, but I think it is OK to show this photo of up and coming Seattle-based band Maktub.