Wow!
I just realized I have not updated my blog since the start of this new tour. I'm slacking. Well I am gonna try to keep updating my blog as much as possible. Here is a short recap of what my world has been like. I started about 10 days ago in Charlotte, NC. We rehearsed for 3 days and the 1st show of the tour was in Charlotte. We then played the following cities:
Atlanta
Orlando
Miami
St. Petersburg
Houston
And tonight we are in the "Big D" a.k.a. Dallas. The shows have been great. the bands we are out with are very good and nice guys to boot. I am trying to remember some highlights.....all I can remember is I almost tore off my right thumb on the trailer door. It hurt VERY bad. the pain has subsided, but I have a terrible bruised thumbnail.
I will have more updates...I promise. Right now I have to start warming up for tonights show. More to come.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Beale Street, Blues, Ribs and Graceland
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.
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.
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.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Randy Lane departs the Pat Travers Band
Hello,
I wanted to blog about my recent departure from the Pat Travers Band. I have recently departed the band and will no longer be touring with the band. I have enjoyed my time with Pat and the band, as well as meeting new friends and travelling the world. I will always be grateful of the opportunity Pat gave me to tour and record with him.
That being said, I am having blast touring with Atlantic records recording artists CAROLINA LIAR. The tour is going great. We are wrapping up this leg of the current tour, and will start the fall leg in October.
I wanted to blog about my recent departure from the Pat Travers Band. I have recently departed the band and will no longer be touring with the band. I have enjoyed my time with Pat and the band, as well as meeting new friends and travelling the world. I will always be grateful of the opportunity Pat gave me to tour and record with him.
That being said, I am having blast touring with Atlantic records recording artists CAROLINA LIAR. The tour is going great. We are wrapping up this leg of the current tour, and will start the fall leg in October.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
MGM Grand, Asbury Park, Washington D.C.
Hello,
So the MGM Grand show was awesome. It was nice to be in a big room with a receptive audience. The band did a great job of connecting with the larger than usual crowd despite the fact of only playing a 30 minute set. So we had a blast. I was able to visit w/ a friend of mine from Texas (it's amazing the distance people will travel to see a rock show). We drove that night into New Jersey.
Asbury Park was a good show. We played at a tiny little club called The Saint. The place was packed and the crowd was very enthusiastic. I had forgotten what it is like to tear up a club with 75 rabid fans...it can be quite intense! We departed that evening for D.C.
Washington D.C. was a good show as well. We played a venue that I have never been to before called the Rock-n-Roll Hotel. It was a good crowd as well. The staff at the club was fantastic. The dressing room was one of the weirdest I have ever been in. The was a "Red China" theme throughout the room. In fact, one wall was a huge mural of some Chinese leader (he must have been important) and the rest of the walls were covered in these propaganda posers.
I met up with an old friend of mine and we hung out and reminisced. There were some people in the audience who remembered me from No Address....that still feels good. The city was great, and I am looking forward to returning again soon.
So the MGM Grand show was awesome. It was nice to be in a big room with a receptive audience. The band did a great job of connecting with the larger than usual crowd despite the fact of only playing a 30 minute set. So we had a blast. I was able to visit w/ a friend of mine from Texas (it's amazing the distance people will travel to see a rock show). We drove that night into New Jersey.
Asbury Park was a good show. We played at a tiny little club called The Saint. The place was packed and the crowd was very enthusiastic. I had forgotten what it is like to tear up a club with 75 rabid fans...it can be quite intense! We departed that evening for D.C.
Washington D.C. was a good show as well. We played a venue that I have never been to before called the Rock-n-Roll Hotel. It was a good crowd as well. The staff at the club was fantastic. The dressing room was one of the weirdest I have ever been in. The was a "Red China" theme throughout the room. In fact, one wall was a huge mural of some Chinese leader (he must have been important) and the rest of the walls were covered in these propaganda posers.
I met up with an old friend of mine and we hung out and reminisced. There were some people in the audience who remembered me from No Address....that still feels good. The city was great, and I am looking forward to returning again soon.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Boston, NYC, Hartford
Hello,
So I am going to try to update the blog, as much as a wifi connection allows me, with my experiences with Carolina Liar. I met the guys in Boston 3 days ago, after tracking for 17 straight hours in a Canadian Studio w/ Pat Travers, and immediately started rehearsal. Later that evening we played Boston and the show went great. It was good to be back in "B" town.
We left Boston that evening and travelled to NYC. Upon arriving at our hotel our tour manager found out that the hotel had sold our rooms, and were trying to put us in a cheaper, shittier hotel uptown. Being the pro that he is, our tour manager somehow managed to put us in a much swankier, expensive hotel....a.k.a. The Soho Grand.
The next night the band was at the Bowery Ballroom. The show went good and it was nice to see some old friends from Atlantic Records. The rest of the band burned both ends of the candle by going out that night to party. I decided to get some sleep and catch up on some programming for the set....I believe I felt much better the next morning.
Next was Hartford, Connecticut. We played the Webster Underground. I had played The Webster before with No Address, which is a big room (2000-3000), but this was NOT the Webster....it was the Webster Underground (100-200). It reminded me of a club in Tallahassee called Big Daddy's (which happened to be the smallest club ever). And the clubs actually had the same smell....Ahhh the smell of week old beer funk! The show was great and the crowd was very enthusiastic.
Today we are at the MGM Grand at the Foxwoods Casino and Resort. We are playing a great room (4000) and we are supporting DAUGHTRY. I am in my dressing room and about to sound check. I will let ya know how tonight goes soon.
So I am going to try to update the blog, as much as a wifi connection allows me, with my experiences with Carolina Liar. I met the guys in Boston 3 days ago, after tracking for 17 straight hours in a Canadian Studio w/ Pat Travers, and immediately started rehearsal. Later that evening we played Boston and the show went great. It was good to be back in "B" town.
We left Boston that evening and travelled to NYC. Upon arriving at our hotel our tour manager found out that the hotel had sold our rooms, and were trying to put us in a cheaper, shittier hotel uptown. Being the pro that he is, our tour manager somehow managed to put us in a much swankier, expensive hotel....a.k.a. The Soho Grand.
The next night the band was at the Bowery Ballroom. The show went good and it was nice to see some old friends from Atlantic Records. The rest of the band burned both ends of the candle by going out that night to party. I decided to get some sleep and catch up on some programming for the set....I believe I felt much better the next morning.
Next was Hartford, Connecticut. We played the Webster Underground. I had played The Webster before with No Address, which is a big room (2000-3000), but this was NOT the Webster....it was the Webster Underground (100-200). It reminded me of a club in Tallahassee called Big Daddy's (which happened to be the smallest club ever). And the clubs actually had the same smell....Ahhh the smell of week old beer funk! The show was great and the crowd was very enthusiastic.
Today we are at the MGM Grand at the Foxwoods Casino and Resort. We are playing a great room (4000) and we are supporting DAUGHTRY. I am in my dressing room and about to sound check. I will let ya know how tonight goes soon.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Carolina Liar
8/5/2008 - Randy Lane will be touring with Atlantic Records own CAROLINA LIAR. You may have heard their hit single "I'm Not Over" on your radio or on MTV's "The Hills". Below are the confirmed dates as of now. Please come out and see us.
CAROLINA LIAR TOUR DATES
17-Aug Cincinnati, OH The Madhatter
18-Aug Rochester, NY Water Street Music Hall
19-Aug Poughkeepsie, NY The Loft
20-Aug Boston, MA WFNX Radio event TBA
21-Aug New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
22-Aug Hartford, CT Webster Theatre Underground
23-Aug T.B.A
24-Aug Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Lanes
25-Aug Farmingdale, NY Crazy Donkey
26-Aug Washington, DC Rock & Roll Hotel
27-Aug T.B.A.
28-Aug Richmond, VA Canal Club
29-Aug Norfolk, VA WROX Radio Show
30-Aug Philadelphia, PA WKRFF Radio Show
31-Aug T.B.A.
1-Sep T.B.A.
2-Sep T.B.A.
3-Sep T.B.A.
4-Sep T.B.A.
5-Sep T.B.A.
6-Sep Chicago, IL Oyster Fest
7-Sep Kansas City, MO Rock the Vote
CAROLINA LIAR TOUR DATES
17-Aug Cincinnati, OH The Madhatter
18-Aug Rochester, NY Water Street Music Hall
19-Aug Poughkeepsie, NY The Loft
20-Aug Boston, MA WFNX Radio event TBA
21-Aug New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
22-Aug Hartford, CT Webster Theatre Underground
23-Aug T.B.A
24-Aug Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Lanes
25-Aug Farmingdale, NY Crazy Donkey
26-Aug Washington, DC Rock & Roll Hotel
27-Aug T.B.A.
28-Aug Richmond, VA Canal Club
29-Aug Norfolk, VA WROX Radio Show
30-Aug Philadelphia, PA WKRFF Radio Show
31-Aug T.B.A.
1-Sep T.B.A.
2-Sep T.B.A.
3-Sep T.B.A.
4-Sep T.B.A.
5-Sep T.B.A.
6-Sep Chicago, IL Oyster Fest
7-Sep Kansas City, MO Rock the Vote
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