Cook's Corner

As usual, The Reflexx made for an extraordinary remembrance back to my youth at Cook's. The show was amazing and brought back any memories. Years ago (2013), as a young war-torn Marine, I had just exited the Service and was dealing with crippling PTSD. At the time I was renting a small room in Dana Point and used to wander the streets there in the dead of night, scared to fall asleep and have the terrors begin. One evening I was out wandering on a particularly bad night; even considering walking down to the harbor and ending things. As I walked the streets of Dana I heard the very familiar sound of INXS banging away in the distance. I followed the sound and flashing lights to a bar/restaurant called 'Stillwater' where I found the band and crowd in full swing. Music that I'd grown up with in simpler times, people dancing and smiling in bliss. I stayed until closing and made some decisions that night influenced by the feelings from their music and vibe. *Life DOES have happiness. One just needs to look for it. I have since then seen the The Reflexx many times over the years at different venues. (I wish they'd play Stillwater again just to have a recreation of that amazing night that may have saved my life.) My life is now great. I sought treatment from the VA for my Combat Stress/PTSD and have had a very successful career in Finance. Whenever I get down or overwhelmed, I just look at Bandsintown or the The Reflexx webpage and go experience a night with them- ALWAYS raising my spirits. Keep on keeping on Reflexx, I'm sure I'm not the only person whose life was so positively affected by your music. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!. Take care, -A.D.A. Sergeant, USMC (Retired) [email protected]

What a great place to see this band. Great music outdoors.