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Archive for February, 2008
Opening Weekend, Day 5 (Chicago)
In the morning we all had the pleasure of doing some guest vocal work on the new LaSalle record. In our PJ’s, even. That record is going to rule, by the way. We then get all of our borrowed equipment back to its right place and head to the airport.
Even with all of the negative degrees, and excessive inches of snow, I’m looking forward to my next January in Chicago with these dudes. Its tradition now. And we’ll have Garcia’s, and fall asleep watching ZOOLANDER too. You can take that shit to the bank.
- Nathan
Opening Weekend, Day 4 (Chicago)
Saturday morning. We wake and get ready for the show in the evening. We’re opening tonight for Lucero, and Hot Water Music so we are due at the club around 4 pm. After sound check we enjoy beers and the company of old friends. Its been so long since I’ve seen Hot Water Music, so the nostalgia is thick.
We start our set around 6:30 although I understand the Metro site had the doors listed at 7 pm. Regardless, we had a good set and it really finally felt good. Just when we feel like we’re ready for some shows, we’re done for now.
I sat side stage and enjoyed a good chunk of Lucero’s set. Good band, and nice dudes. The crowd was huge and stinky for Hot Water, and they played like they were in full form. A great set of oldies and classics mixed in with some of the more current Epitaph songs. I miss that band.
After leaving the club and some creative lap sitting we decided that one round of Garcia’s was not enough. Besides, Margarita’s were needed. Back to Ben and Anne’s to fall asleep watching ZOOLANDER again. Its ritual at this point.
- Nathan
Opening Weekend, Day 3 (Chicago)
After waking up Friday morning we got to take it easy a bit. We took some laid back promo shots, and played in the snowy streets of Chicago. Its not like KC or Michigan snow. White and fluffy. Chicago snow is dirty and has rocks and salt in it. Better for snowballs, for sure.
Avoiding injury, Ben sold an amp to an old friend and we headed out to practice. Non-singing practice so I could rest the pipes. After a few runs through the set we feel more comfortable and decide to roll out. Mike’s wife Katy is headed to Ben and Anne’s place so we get ready for a night of kicking it.
And kick it we did. Anne made chili, and a bunch of people showed up for dinner, drinks, and boardgames. Yeah, we fucking party. It was a rad time. Finally crash out about 3 am.
- Nathan