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No one posted about the goof up that was the Dallas in-store appearance that was at Good Records. About 50 people there. Steve and band apparently got there 30 minutes before, found the store closed, and left (they didn't open the store until 3 exactly ... don't know why). Anyway, they drove back about 3:30 and found the store open. Steve and Jason played two or three songs (same as the Austin promo stop, including a little kid on drums) before Steve broke a guitar string. While someone went out the get another guitar from the van, Steve's cell phone rings. It's Dan - the guy who did the video for his shows. Very timely and funny moment.
New guitar comes in. Something's wrong with grounding of the equipment and Steve keeps getting shocked. Given all the problems, they break into a hard-rockin' version of "Steve has a Silly Hat." Then suddenly they stop. Electric shocks are so bad. Someone offers their sock to put over the mike to stop charges. Eeeeew. Someone finds a cover for the mike, and Steve decides to cut his losses and play one finally solo song.
Steve and jason are very apologic to me and my daughter, but we understand. Hey, it was free. And it was Steve for cryin' out loud.
That night ,afterthe Denton show, which went off w/o a hitch and even the Mrs. found it quite good, Jason spots me and her on his way out of the place. "Hey, I'm so sorry about the record store this afternoon. I told Steve we should apologize to you during the show, but he said no - this was a no apologies rock show." What a nice guy.
Just thought all that should go on the record. Good show. Great guys. No wonder you love 'em so. |
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