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