But... I've had that tonka truck since I was three!!!
Sometimes the best times you experience as a band are when your doing things for others. When Mike Mack of Punky B asked us a few months back if we were free on December 8th to play a show at Front St. we said, "Sure!". After losing 90 Broadway to "USA Teen Dance Party" we've been looking for a new place in Newburgh to rock out. When he told us it was for a benefit for the annual Toys For Tots Drive and we weren't getting paid we didn't event flich. Not only did we help to raise over $1000 buckaroos (not counting the bags of Toys that were donated) but we got to play with some really great bands
Aisle*9 and us go way back. From our double header gigs at the Downtown to rocking out the Annual GAP Club Pig Roast. Over the years we've shared bills, equipment, fans and ... even a bass player. They are always a class act. It was our 1st time playing with Jimson's Lyric and we were all blown away by their solid sound and professionalism. Lastly PunkyB... that's where the fun begins. Would it ever be a memerable gig without Bobby doing shots at the bar, Al keeping things on time and Mike making everyone feel at home.
Despite the weather we had over 160 in attendence. A few of you came late and missed our set but it was great to see those who stayed to support a great cause. For those of you who were snowed in we have...
...some pics of the bands.
...and some pics of the fans.
Big Thanx goes out to Mike Mack, Al Affuso and Bobby Spearing of PB for organizing the event, providing the backline, creating some hysterical commercials to ever air on local radio and best of all... convincing the biggest dance club in the region to accept live rock bands. Hopefully this will pave the way for future things to come.
Shout Outs to.... Tammy, The Big EB, Erin,JennieLynn, Hillary, Mike, Mindy, Photographer Brother Bob, Paul, Mark, & Chris from PTM, Tom, & Evan from GAP, Brian & Gina, Aisley Ninney and the entire crew from Aisle*9, oFFSET hEAD, John Niss & Lauren, Danno, Steve H, JohnnieAnne, Rock em', sock em' Amanda, Gretchen,... , Kim K, Melissa, Lisa K., and their friends... Jourdan, and her friends, ... Big Bad Billy, & Andrew,... Stephanie, Michelle B. & Jim... Karen and Mrs Ruoti, the guys from Jimson's Lyric and lastly... Mr. WRRV himself John Gilmore for making the event fun!!!
