We got this show down in Lexington. It sounded like it would be cool: smack dab in the middle of downtown Lexington, with band appearances including The Dastardlys, The Articles, Pontius Pilate, and of course, Mice vs. Jersey. To make a long story short, it was an outdoor show that got rained on (during The Dastardlys' set), and we didn't get to play. Hey, it was a two hour trip in three cars, but at least our equipment didn't get rained on. I'll never go back to Lexington again.
That was pretty much our summer. Nothing to huge. Actually, not really anything at all. Oh well. Summer led to fall, and fall led to winter (sort of), and winter led to the Bogart's High School Battle of the Bands.
The Bogart's Umpteenth Annual High School Battle of the Bands! Well, we got first place in the first round, and fourth place in the second round (we don't understand why four bands advanced, but we're damn grateful). We're starting to calm down on stage, and people really seem to like our music. We've heard people say "I don't even like ska, but I like you guys" about a dozen times, and we hope we hear it some more. Come skank it up with the Mice at Bogart's, and if you can, give us a show. We even play parties. I mean, why not have a live band at your bash? Who knows...we might even work for food. Not that we wouldn't mind a real show, but now I'm babbling, aren't I?
What's the moral of Part Deux? Never start a history section for your band. I mean, people say, "Damnit! Where's the part about (fill in the blank)!" And who can forget "What about the time when...." History sections are a pain in the ass. Case in point...
ERIN HURST/HEARST/HEARSED/WHATEVER IS NOW PLAYING TRUMPET.
I'm tired of hearing her say "Damnit Joe! Why am I not on the history page? Oh, and by the way, I can't come to practice cause I have a peace rally to go to." Damn hippie.