In this section of the blog, each member of the band will post one event from tour that stuck in their mind. Whether it be magical, stressful, hilarious, painful or delicious. If you were part of the tour in any way, shape or form..please add one of your memories for our viewing pleasure.
One of the funnest things that happened to me was when we were playing at Valentine's in Albany, NY. I had my drums back-lined on the stage when the 2nd band (Upon Arrival) was playing. They were playing the show without a drummer due to a sore shoulder or something. Anyway, I went behind the stage to find my stick bag and to get my stuff ready for our set. Just when they finished a song, the bass player asked me if I knew how to play a Weezer song and I said "Yeah, I guess", "What song?" "Hash pipe", he said..so I jumped behind the drums and just hoped for the best. Well, I gave the 4-count and it sounded like we were going to pull it off. Once we got to the solo, I realized that we played it perfectly. When we were finished, the band was blown away. I must admit that I was blown away myself.
ReplyDeleteThen the bass player asked me if I would play one of their originals. (Which I had never heard before in my life) So with slight hesitance I jumped behind the kit again. The guitar player started playing the main riff and I laid down a fat, solid beat. The bass player looked at me for the changes and we pretty much nailed all the parts without the song falling apart. I was amazed at how fun it was to play songs blindly in front of an audience. I wonder how the drummer felt when he heard he got replaced?
-casey
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ReplyDeletei think the funniest thing was Carlos' face when i drove right past the Roy Rogers and crushed his hopes and dreams of Chicken fingers, mashed potatoes and gravy. Priceless
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