X-Mas Card From Some Beggars
I DON'T NORMALLY PAY too much attention to X-mas cards - most of 'em are about as sincere as robot tears - but I got one from some new pals that I liked who do a Stones tribute called Beggars Banquet.We met these blokes last summer in Valpairaso, Indiana at the Orville Redenbacher Popcorn Festival. They were SUPER late - the traffic really sucked - but (luckily?) the power had blown in the whole town, and everything was running at least an hour late anyway.
Anyhow, they were good, their manager Jeff was real nice, he's also based in Chicago, and we've since started swapping war stories about gigs, musicians, etc. As our CCR tribute poses no competition between us, it's nice to let the guard down once in awhile and offer mutual support and venting time.
That said, here's the hand-written liner notes from Jeff:
Marty,
All the best to you and the boys in CA! At this time of the year we try to forget all the long hours, travel, late practises and moronic talent buyers and instead remember all the fun times and great people we have met. We hope all goes well for you guys in '07 & hope to see you again!"
Cheers,
Jeff
Thank you, Jeff...
