Tremors / Flu / Halloween
Just as hoped for – 2 good nights at Tremors and thanks to all who stopped out. We received quite a few good comments on the new Love and Theft song “Runaway”, which is fun to play. The highlight of the weekend was Matt’s annual performance of “Monster Mash”. Halloween is next weekend at the Owl’s and we’re hoping for a good turnout, and you can hear the song again! Another cool addition was the professional voice-over by radio icon Van Edwards on our break music. I’m thinking Tim set this up and it was a “classy” touch. Check it out. I also wanted to clarify the sound issue at Quotes – the problem is the tight band stand and our volume on stage. It’s a high-energy, younger bar type place and it’s natural to play our rock songs as that’s what goes over. It’s just hard for us to hear ourselves on stage – it has nothing to do with Tim and what’s coming out front. Quotes is a fun bar and they treat us well. We just need to adjust things differently on stage in a situation like that and we’re working on things to do. ‘Nuff said on that. On a personal note – Holly had the three grand kids over this weekend. The oldest, Chris Jr., was complaining of chills and was running a fever. His dad, Chris, who lives with us, took all three to the Children’s Hospital where Jr. was diagnosed with the swine flu. The other two had symptoms but didn’t have it – yet. The hospital gave everybody masks and sent them home. Holly has three immune system based diseases and getting the swine flu would be dangerous for her. After the kids left, Holly cleaned and sprayed Lysol on everything. Speaking of kids – Hannah, Jason’s wife, is due with child #2 in mid-January. We’re talking about taking the month off – something we’ve never done – but you can’t predict these things. No Castaway jam next Sunday as it’s an afternoon game. Can’t wait for this one, but I’ll miss the jam. Anyway, I’m looking forward to the Owl’s and Halloween as it’s always been a good time. See you there! “Mash! Mash! Who’ll be the 1st lucky girl to dance with Igor?!!”
October 26th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
If I remember correctly when Dillon was born didn’t the band take a month off, I might be wrong.
Greg V
October 27th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
I DONT REMEMBER YOU GUYS BEING OFF FOR ANY OF YOUR KIDS OR WHEN MAT WAS SICK ?????? WHATS UP WITH THIS? IN 30 YEARS I DONT REMEMBER ANY OF THAT?? OH WELL…..