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Alas, they were my favorite pr of work gloves

// February 4th, 2009 // View Comments // Dani Happenings, Flotsam & Jetsam

What Goes Around, Comes Around

// January 28th, 2007 // View Comments // Dani Happenings

Always remember, dear band boys and girls, BE NICE. It (usually) doesn’t cost you anything extra and can go a long way in getting you that next booking.

I happened to overhear an exchange between two booking agents today that had worked together to package an out-of-state show. The show went well, and the bands that each contributed did great, but they were less than impressed with the professionalism of another band on the ticket. These two agents – who both happen to be influential in the inter-state booking niche – have, I’m sure, filed this information away for future use and the band, has quite probably, eliminated a few juicy bookings in at least three states. The worst part is that the band’s not even aware of it, so there’s nothing they can do to correct it. Way ta go, Idaho!

Even if things aren’t going your way, and trust me, there will be a lot of gigs that won’t, suck it up and be professional. Remember, the ass you save is most likely your own.

Where were you last night?

// January 14th, 2007 // View Comments // Dani Happenings

If you were any kind of smart, you were at FBI seeing one of the best shows to grace our town in a long time – thanks to local music promoter RockNHouston. RNH arranged a great lineup of classic rock tribute bands, including Abbey Rode, a Beatles tribute, Already Gone, an Eagles tribute, and Black Dog, a Led Zepplin tribute.
Lots of Houston rock luminaries were in the crowd, including the entire Straightfork lineup, Bobby Blotzer of Ratt, Gregg Gill and Rob Howl of Midnight Circus, Jeff Clifton, Chuck McFadden, and Trey Gadler of Azrael’s Bane, Randy of Shining Force, and Todd Lee and Kevin Smith of Assylim. Capital Volume was also represented. Of course, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention all the photographers that were in the crowd, including Jackee Clifton, and took-the-night-off shutterbugs Allison Gil and Alpha Settle. Oh, and me, natch.

I took a ton of pictures, and it looks like I’ll have plenty of time to work on them since it’s strongly rumored that we’ll be having an ice storm here in Houston. And since I am Southern (Yee-haw!!) all the way, I have no clue how to drive on ice, so I’m keeping my fellow Houstonians safe by staying off the roads and in front of my computer. (Provided we have electricity.) Will post more photos soon.

Alan Lewis of Vertigo, a U2 tribute band

// September 24th, 2006 // View Comments // Dani Happenings

Alan Lewis of Vertigo, a U2 tribute band

Originally uploaded by Daniesq.

It’s been a busy week, and there’s been a lot of good bands in town. Last week was also busy. This is a shot of Alan Lewis of Vertigo, a Chicago-based U2 tribute band. They were good, although, as a former hardcore U2 fan, I thought that the singer was a bit off with his timing and/or lyrics. Small potatoes, though. They put on a fantastic show. The band was tight, and the lead singer has Bono down pat. If The Concert Pub had used the stage lights, it would have been a perfect show.