Current mood:
energetic
We've played a few gigs with the other teenage sensation that's gripping the nation, Cole Park. (http://www.myspace.com/coleparkmusic) They're all great guys, and we have a great combination of sounds that work well together. We played a private party with them and had a big old jam onstage, playing a 9 person version of Kids, among others.
None of the gigs were as strange or as wild as the Mumiy Troll gig, at the Cat's Cradle. Mumiy Troll is a band that's huge in Moscow, who decided to win some fans over in the United States. After wondering why in the world we were opening up for a big Russian band, we became very excited. We weren't let down. After hearing their drummer play his drums incredibly loud and well during their sound check, I got all fired up and d very well that night. After playing a smokin' set and winning over the crowd, we quickly unloaded, and got good seats for the main event. We weren't dissapointed. Mumiy Troll was the jam, and played with an incredible amount of energy and attitude. They won everyone in the crowd over. That gig was probably one of the highlights of this year, along with Shakori and the Cave.
Speaking of the Cave, we played there twice. One of those times was with Joe Bell and the Stinging Blades, a great band that I also play with fairly regularly. I was kept busy that night, but all of the music both bands played that night was dynamite. We love playing at the Cave, and are thankful for the opportunity.
Speaking of being thankful for opportunities, we also played at the Eno Festival, which was a blast. Neal was on vacation, so we recruited young bass legend Edwin John Leskin before his venture into college. (he has his own band, Sueprvision, who are incredible.) We have some absolute stunning photos by a man named James Hill, which you can see here: http://www.jmhphoto.com/gallery/8933184_Z2Pcq#593130593_ijeCr
We have been having good times and kicking out the jams, but I digress. We have two upcoming shows currently booked.
1) We are playing The Cave for a third time, this time with Cole Park, this Sunday (January 10). We hit the stage at 7:00. The cover charge is $5. This is the last show Cole Park is playing with their lead guitar player, Gabe Smiley, so make sure you stick around for them to watch history in the making.
2) We have a gig at Papa Mojo's Roadhouse, a great new orleans flavored (no pun intended) restaurant and music venue. It's a great place, with very friendly staff. We're bringing the jams to the Roadhouse February 27, with a TBA cover charge. We will work hard to keep you dancing and having a good time. It will be a party, so come on out!
-Joe
busy
refreshed