Hello,
So I have been hanging in Memphis for the last 3 days. We played a show tonight at the Delta Fair and Music Festival. It was a small turnout (due largely in part to weather from Gustav) but they were enthusiastic. There is nothing quite like dancing in the mud.
But....last night Chad, Johan, Chuck and myself ventured down to Beale Street and did the waltz. We also toured the Gibson guitar factory which was pretty neat. We ate at a funky little joint called Rendezvous and it was literally some of the best ribs I have ever had the pleasure to eat. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone serious about ribs.
This morning the whole gang, including Chuck from Atlantic, visited Graceland. Wow! If you ever had any thoughts of being a "rockstar" or if you ever need your ego to be put in check, you should visit Graceland. All I can say is "all hail the king"! Elvis was and will forever be the "King". He was the 1st to do everything. Oh, and he has a building to house all of his gold and platinum records and awards....no.... make that two buildings!
So we are off in a few hours to Chicago. Over & out.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
Show Reviews
Hello,
Here is a short recap of the last few shows.
Richmond, VA - Canal Club. This show turned out to be a battle of the bands held by the local radio station. The 3 bands that played before us were quite good. I did not get to meet everyone, but I did enjoy hearing the songs from the dressing room. The crowd was small but enthusiastic and the radio station was very accommodating to the band.
Norfolk, VA - WROX Radio Show. We headlined the outside stage of the amphitheater with 2 local bands. Paramour was the headliner in the shed. The show went very well. The weather couldn't have been better for an outside show (the previous 2 days it had rained pretty heavy). We played in the late afternoon so it was not that hot. The venue was right on the water so I was able to look at million dollar boats as I played the drums. Chad had came down with a case of sinusitis and was not feeling well, but alas the show must go on. We departed that evening for Philly.
Philadelphia, PA - 104.5 Radio Show. Tonight was a free show put on by the local radio station 104.5 f.m. We played with Local H and Candle Box. This was another outdoor amphitheater on the water, but this time the water was behind me, so no boat viewing. The show went well. Chad was feeling better thanks to some rest and antibiotics. The band played well and the crowd was very receptive. Here is a link I found of the show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-adfimLj_s
Poughkeepsie, NY - The Loft. This is a club attached to The Chance Theater. I had played The Chance before but this club was not The Chance. Although the club was smaller, that did not stop the crowd from going crazy. I felt horrible during our set due to the fact that I overate at dinner. Normally I do not eat like 2-3 hours before i play because I like to have sufficient time to digest my food, well that night I only had 1 hour. And to make matters worse I stuffed myself on lasagna. I am such a sucker for good Italian food. But the show went great....thankfully I play to a click-track live!
We now have 3 days of travel to make it to Memphis, Tennessee. More to come.
Here is a short recap of the last few shows.
Richmond, VA - Canal Club. This show turned out to be a battle of the bands held by the local radio station. The 3 bands that played before us were quite good. I did not get to meet everyone, but I did enjoy hearing the songs from the dressing room. The crowd was small but enthusiastic and the radio station was very accommodating to the band.
Norfolk, VA - WROX Radio Show. We headlined the outside stage of the amphitheater with 2 local bands. Paramour was the headliner in the shed. The show went very well. The weather couldn't have been better for an outside show (the previous 2 days it had rained pretty heavy). We played in the late afternoon so it was not that hot. The venue was right on the water so I was able to look at million dollar boats as I played the drums. Chad had came down with a case of sinusitis and was not feeling well, but alas the show must go on. We departed that evening for Philly.
Philadelphia, PA - 104.5 Radio Show. Tonight was a free show put on by the local radio station 104.5 f.m. We played with Local H and Candle Box. This was another outdoor amphitheater on the water, but this time the water was behind me, so no boat viewing. The show went well. Chad was feeling better thanks to some rest and antibiotics. The band played well and the crowd was very receptive. Here is a link I found of the show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-adfimLj_s
Poughkeepsie, NY - The Loft. This is a club attached to The Chance Theater. I had played The Chance before but this club was not The Chance. Although the club was smaller, that did not stop the crowd from going crazy. I felt horrible during our set due to the fact that I overate at dinner. Normally I do not eat like 2-3 hours before i play because I like to have sufficient time to digest my food, well that night I only had 1 hour. And to make matters worse I stuffed myself on lasagna. I am such a sucker for good Italian food. But the show went great....thankfully I play to a click-track live!
We now have 3 days of travel to make it to Memphis, Tennessee. More to come.
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