You saw it on SNL, you’ve heard the expression, you’ve seen the t-shirts… and if you have played Rock Band  you know that you can indeed  have too much cowbell!

No I am not plugging my favorite drink in this picture, I am- in fact- icing a cowbell/tambourine injury from playing Rock Band for 12 hours straight on Tuesday night. You see, if you are the vocalist in the game you also have the chance to play percussion when there is a drum or guitar solo… You tap your microphone on your hand with the beat and depending on the song you are either clapping, playing the tambourine or yes… rocking out on the cowbell. And yes… Don’t Fear the Reaper  by Blue Oyster Cult IS one of the songs in the game! Was it worth the pain you ask? Yes, Aaron and I did complete the World Tour – but today I actually read the instructions and found out that the percussion parts are OPTIONAL! sheesh!

~Em