Last Fri in Dallas

We had a mighty fine time over at the Red Blood Club in Dallas last Friday. It had been about 2 years since we had been there last, and it certainly was nice to be back. Mike the owner is a real cool guy, and that place really does have a nice vibe to it. On the drive up there we listened to this one jazz cd that I don't know the name of (Jason's choice), Burgers by Hot Tuna (Al), Thunderchicken by Papa Mali (Doug) and New Danger by Mos Def (Andrew).

It was really nice to hang with our good buddies in Peach Truck Republic. They have taken about a year off the road just taking a break and then recording their album, and they are just starting to play out again. Wes, Justin, Jerry, and Evan are just about the nicest guys out there. We made sure to invite Wes and Justin to play some guitar and keys with us. Here is the setlist:

FRI OCT 15, RED BLOOD CLUB, DALLAS, TX (opening for Peach Truck Republic and The Four)
Last Mile, Oso Nova, Sweet Leaf*, Buddy Boo*, Dub>The Heights, Varmint Poontang>Freedom Jazz Dance
*with Wes Dismuke on guitar and Justin on Keys (both from Peach Truck Republic)

For me, the highlight of the show was playing those two jams with the Peach Truck boys. Also, we are stoked about the Varmint Poontang, and we have been seguing to FJD the last couple shows. That is fun as hell to play.

The most humourous incident of the evening was that Jason had brought this blazer in the car and was going to incorporate it into his stage look for the show. (I was insistent that he wear it). We show up at the Red Blood Club, and see the middle band--The Four. Their gimmick was that everybody in the band wears blazers, and they clearly beat young Jason Jackson to the punch. I thought it was pretty funny and started screaming at Jason that "I told you not to wear that blazer" Anyhoo, if you ever want some strong coffee and fresh cinnamon rolls--go to the Phillips 66 in Centerville. We were wired during the late night drive back, and pulled in at 5 am.