reubens (![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} reubens) wrote,@ 2005-02-19 10:48:00 |
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I didn't proof read (where's John?)
John usually updates this blog but we played a really great show and John wasn’t there so I’m going to do my best retell the events of the night. Mainly because John has been bothering me and wants to know how the show went. The show was the Western Tread acoustic review and it was at the Scottsdale Center of the Arts, which is the perfect venue for an acoustic show.
Before the show all the bands were hanging out down stairs in the ultra plush dressing room equipped with its own piano which was in heavy use with people practicing. Ryan’s daughter appeared in (wizard in training) cape and a huge smile. She was excited to see Jackson Jim’s son. Showtime was drawing near and the mood backstage was almost that of a high school play. People were encouraging each other and unsure of how the nonstop show would go over if at all.
The show opened with Robin Vinning (Sweet bleeders) playing solo piano. The stage looked amazing and the lighting was incredible. With only a spotlight above him Robin played and sang his one original song flawless to a great response. We were next and Chris and I started our set with two untested new songs with the help of Matt (steel/el oso negro) and Jim (drums/JEW). I think they went OK but I can’t really say. We then played three songs off of the Bull with additional support from Ryan (wizard stick), Margo (violin), Robin (accordion/cello), and Amy (keys). I was especially excited with how these songs went seeing as how we had only had one two hour rehearsal prior to the show that didn’t go all that well. I’m going to go out on a limb and say people loved it?
Next up was Monique (el oso negro). I am definitely biased, so with that said I thought she played her two originals like an old pro. She kept the audience’s interest even with the imminent performance by the Format about to take stage with the 14 year old girls in the audience becoming restless to see Nate sing. And then he did, next up was our own Amy Ross. Just kidding, Nate and Sam played 7 songs and I must say I’m always impressed with their ability to draw in the crowd even as a two piece. Highlights were the new songs “snails and dog problems”. Sam’s beard kept trying to talk in between songs but Nate would shoot it a dirty look and then whisper, “listen beard no one is here to see you talk so shhhh I’ve got this, you know how I do!”
Amy Ross’ first song was from the Nowhere man and Whiskey girl collection and then she took a risk and played a JEW cover to a room full of JEW fans with the band on the side of the stage watching. She played crush and she nailed it, perfect. Jim later said, “She sang the shit out of that one, I don’t ever want to sing it again”. Good job Amy I was really proud. Headliners JEW pulled out a pretty mixed bag of old and new as well as instrumentation. Jim talked to the audience and thanked them and I think once again proved why he’s in this business and how humble he truly is.
Overall a great night I hope if you were there you had a good time. If you have any pictures please post them here. Come out and say hi at the upcoming Limbeck/ Steel Train shows. I hope this was OK John.
Just filling in,
Jeff
John usually updates this blog but we played a really great show and John wasn’t there so I’m going to do my best retell the events of the night. Mainly because John has been bothering me and wants to know how the show went. The show was the Western Tread acoustic review and it was at the Scottsdale Center of the Arts, which is the perfect venue for an acoustic show.
Before the show all the bands were hanging out down stairs in the ultra plush dressing room equipped with its own piano which was in heavy use with people practicing. Ryan’s daughter appeared in (wizard in training) cape and a huge smile. She was excited to see Jackson Jim’s son. Showtime was drawing near and the mood backstage was almost that of a high school play. People were encouraging each other and unsure of how the nonstop show would go over if at all.
The show opened with Robin Vinning (Sweet bleeders) playing solo piano. The stage looked amazing and the lighting was incredible. With only a spotlight above him Robin played and sang his one original song flawless to a great response. We were next and Chris and I started our set with two untested new songs with the help of Matt (steel/el oso negro) and Jim (drums/JEW). I think they went OK but I can’t really say. We then played three songs off of the Bull with additional support from Ryan (wizard stick), Margo (violin), Robin (accordion/cello), and Amy (keys). I was especially excited with how these songs went seeing as how we had only had one two hour rehearsal prior to the show that didn’t go all that well. I’m going to go out on a limb and say people loved it?
Next up was Monique (el oso negro). I am definitely biased, so with that said I thought she played her two originals like an old pro. She kept the audience’s interest even with the imminent performance by the Format about to take stage with the 14 year old girls in the audience becoming restless to see Nate sing. And then he did, next up was our own Amy Ross. Just kidding, Nate and Sam played 7 songs and I must say I’m always impressed with their ability to draw in the crowd even as a two piece. Highlights were the new songs “snails and dog problems”. Sam’s beard kept trying to talk in between songs but Nate would shoot it a dirty look and then whisper, “listen beard no one is here to see you talk so shhhh I’ve got this, you know how I do!”
Amy Ross’ first song was from the Nowhere man and Whiskey girl collection and then she took a risk and played a JEW cover to a room full of JEW fans with the band on the side of the stage watching. She played crush and she nailed it, perfect. Jim later said, “She sang the shit out of that one, I don’t ever want to sing it again”. Good job Amy I was really proud. Headliners JEW pulled out a pretty mixed bag of old and new as well as instrumentation. Jim talked to the audience and thanked them and I think once again proved why he’s in this business and how humble he truly is.
Overall a great night I hope if you were there you had a good time. If you have any pictures please post them here. Come out and say hi at the upcoming Limbeck/ Steel Train shows. I hope this was OK John.
Just filling in,
Jeff
