Pink Turns to Blue. Grant Hart: 1961 - 2017 - by Jeremy Porter

Pink Turns To Blue
Grant Hart: 1961 – 2017

The first few times I heard Hüsker Dü I was a little underwhelmed. Their new album was "Zen Arcade" and it seemed really noisy to me. Not a lot of hooks. The guitar sounded funny. I liked the way the guitars sounded on "Tooth and Nail" by Dokken better. A couple months later, at the tail end of a long night of teenage debauchery, I was hanging with my best friend John Burke, who has turned me on to more music than anyone I've ever known. He asked me if I wanted to hear the new Hüsker Dü record, "New Day Rising," while I waited for my dad to pick me up. He put the record on and stepped out of the room to explain to his concerned grandmother why there was a strange, unfamiliar long-haired kid in the house at that hour. The next few minutes changed the way I heard music forever. I immediately connected with the confluence of melody and energy, structure and noise, and somewhere beneath the din – the lyrics. The cover looked like a photo from a family vacation. These guys looked like my friends, my neighbors, the guy who worked at the hardware store, and they sang about "getting drunk out on the beach or playing in a band." This wasn't Dokken. This was the new soundtrack to my life.     

Shortly thereafter, I revisited "Zen Arcade" with a vengeance, grasping not only to the hooks that I was now able to discern, but also to the absolute hardcore between them. I got it. It has become one of my desert island records.  It seemed like the blink of an eye before we had "Flip Your Wig" (released just 8 months after "New Day Rising"), and the holy trinity was complete. 

"Flip Your Wig" was Grant Hart's finest moment.  Every Everything, Green Eyes, Flexible Flyer, and Keep Hanging On are snapshots of beauty. I get a pit in my gut just thinking about them today. Even though his role and output often seemed just short of equal to those of bandmate Bob Mould, everyone knows that his part was every bit as important to what made that band so great. For every Chartered Trips there was a Pink Has Turned To Blue. For every Makes No Sense At All there was a Sorry Somehow. He brought a pop-rock, 60s feel to their records that was a welcome contrast to Bob's more power-pop-punk (before there was such a thing). He was the fun, smiling, goofy hippy to Bob's brooding artist persona. Together, and with bassist Greg Norton, they were a well-balanced juggernaut.  

After the split, things never really seemed great for Grant on the surface, especially against the inevitable comparisons to Bob Mould, who became one of the more respected alternative-rock guitarists and songwriters in the 90s and to this day. His band Nova Mob was supposed to play Detroit, but Grant got "sick" and openers The Magnolias played to an empty theater instead. He came through solo a couple times, and it was both incredible and heartbreaking to hear him sing and play those great songs but also see the visual evidence of his inner-battles. Still, he always had a smile and wit. 

I remember walking up to the Elbow Room in Ypsilanti to see him play. He was on the sidewalk talking to some fans about "the feud" with Bob and he pointed to me and my William Mitchell School of Law tee shirt. "Hey!" he stopped mid-sentence "Where did you get that shirt? That's in Saint Paul!" 

"My sister just graduated from there." I answered proudly, a little taken aback that he was talking to me, not even making the connection between the shirt and the guy who wrote If I Told You at first.   

"Aah. Always a good thing to have a lawyer in the family." He chuckled before resuming his take on the corporate-rock creation and perpetuation of the faux-Mould-Hart war.  

A couple years later, In March of 2010, I was beside myself to land an opening slot for him in Toledo. This was a big deal for me – recently going solo myself after being in bands for over 20 years, supporting one of my heroes. I said I'd do it for free and promote the living shit out of it, and I was a few days into that when I got an email from the promoter declaring "Grant Hart is a fuck!" after he reportedly demanded double the guarantee he had already contractually agreed to play the show a week earlier.  It never happened. 

The last few years of Grant's life saw some overdue redemption and respect. There was a Documentary DVD and accompanying soundtrack called "Every Everything: The Music, Life & Times of Grant Hart" in 2013 that was an excellent and fitting tribute, and increased homage by the likes of Dave Grohl ("No Hüsker Dü, No Foo Fighters") were increasing too. His last album, "The Argument," received a plethora of praise that he hadn't experienced since the Hüsker days. He and Bob were talking again, and although a reunion (thankfully) never seemed likely, there were new projects around the old catalog in the works. It was exciting and optimistic, and really nice to finally see some harmony in that camp. 

Then on July 1st of this year there was a tribute show in Minneapolis where many faces from his past came out to honor and celebrate him and his songs. By all accounts it was a special night, but it took only hours for word to get out that he wasn't doing well.  

This morning hit hard right out of the gate. I remember when Johnny Cash died it seemed so expected that I was unphased, then a week later I read his obituary in Rolling Stone and it hit me like a pile of cinder blocks. When Joey Ramone died, I almost cried that night. When Joe Strummer died I was a little numb for a couple weeks, but every day since it has been harder and harder to stomach that loss. I can barely even listen to The Clash anymore. But Grant and Hüsker Dü have been with me literally almost every day since that late night in John Burke's room, listening to The Girl Who Lives on Heaven Hill, wondering "What the hell is this that I am hearing?". 

I'll admit to being a little stunned at the outpouring of sentiments on social media this morning. I guess I know a lot of people his music touched. More than I ever imagined. The stories and effect of his songs on people's lives are great to read, and I think as time passes, his legacy will grow beyond what he ever expected. Tonight I'll pull out my moldy, water-damaged copy of "Flip Your Wig" and turn it up.    

5 Stellar Grant Hart Moments:

1 - Every Everything / Green Eyes ("Flip Your Wig") – the definition of post-punk, pop-punk, whatever you want to call it. A band and a songwriter at their peak. 2 great songs on a record full of great songs. 
2 - Don’t Want To Know If You Are Lonely ("Candy Apple Grey") – Maybe the most "rock" Husker Du ever got. We were so into this when it came out. Great video too. Grant got the 2 singles off that album, deservedly so.    
3 - 2541 (single) – Grant beat Bob to the first solo-career release punch with this. The song is about the house he lived in, and also the address of the Hüsker Dü office on Nicollet across from Garage D'or records in Minneapolis. My first visit to the twin cities was in 1990, with my future wife, to visit friends and see Soul Asylum play. We were in Garage D'or and Grant walked in. 20 year old me was pretty excited to say the least. I bought a (second) copy of the 2541 single for him to sign, not losing sight for one second of the irony that we were across the street from the name-sake, and we chatted about his upcoming tour and the lack of a Detroit stop. The next morning Tommy Stinson ate breakfast at the Uptown Café in the booth next to us. I was in fan-boy heaven that weekend.         
4 - Pink Turns To Blue ("Zen Arcade") – C#m > A.  Falsetto chorus. Another gem of a pop song with a really sad but beautiful back-story. Grant's songs on "Zen Arcade" give the album so much depth and visualization, a great contrast to Bob's more ambiguous narrative. 
5 - Admiral of The Sea ("The Last Days of Pompeii" – Nova Mob) – A great song and video by Grant's post-Husker band Nova Mob. Not necessarily where I'd send a newbie, but an important early chapter in his diverse post-Hüsker Dü catalog.  

Jeremy Porter lives near Detroit and fronts the rock and roll band Jeremy Porter And The Tucos.     
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I took the liberty of adding a couple videos. - Colin G.

Watershed at the Final Independents' Day Festival Sunday, September 17th - by Colin Gawel

Watershed will be performing at the final Independents' Day Festival Sunday, September 17th at 5pm. FREE. Details and location here.

For some reason, it seems there is a constant undercurrent in Columbus suggesting we need one truly great music festival. Maybe I'm just lame, but to this lifelong resident, it feels like we have a music festival every other weekend and most seem pretty great to me. In fact, by September, I'm all festival'ed out. Except of course, for the final big one of 2017, the Independents' Day Festival. 

The folks at Indyfest say this 10th outing will be the final edition. While it will be sad to see this magical gathering disappear, I admire the decision to pull the plug sooner than later. In my opinion, one of the biggest bullshit lines in the world is, "If you aren't growing, you are dying." Whoever tells you that is probably trying to sell you something. How many businesses go bust by expanding too soon or too much? Way more than go bust by staying true to core principals and playing it safe. 

In its ten year run, the Independents' Day festival has been just right. It grew a little, but not too much. It kept 95% of it's vibe intact. And helped revitalize TWO different neighborhoods in Columbus. It doesn't need to get bigger or go on forever. Mission Accomplished. Game Over.

Or put another way, Independents' Day was like the BBC version of The Office. It had a beginning, a middle and an end. And it was flawless. No need to stretch it out like a sitcom covering the same story lines until people finally grow tired of it. 

I've been lucky enough to play the Indyfest twice. Once with the Lonely Bones on the Pearl Alley Stage and once with Watershed on Gay Street. The sky was so blue. Hope everybody can make it Franklinton the weekend of September 16/17. It's going to be special. Once again (click here for details)

May I Recommend a Book About Book Recommendations? - by Scott Goldberg

I am fortunate both in real life and on Facebook (for I know what is on Facebook is not real) to be friends with book readers.  Having never actually witnessed a friend reading, I know this mainly from requests on Facebook for book recommendations.

Responding to book recommendation requests has never been easy for me.  Does this person have the same tastes as me?  For instance, I recently read and enjoyed Lives in Ruins: Archeologists and the Seductive Lure of Human Rubble by Marilyn Johnson.  Now if I knew you, or more likely your kid, was considering a career in archeology I would say this is a must read.  Otherwise, this book is only for those curious about what a different career path might look like---spoiler alert, the grass is not always greener.  

Just as important  (ok, actually more important, especially on-line) is how I will be perceived by making this recommendation.  I want to come across as thoughtful and literate and hip and well it’s difficult when I am really not any of those things.  So I found a book that allows me to seem to be all of those things, because the author is.  And the whole book is about books the author has read.

I found this treasure meandering the shelves of the Lane Road Library.  I love libraries.  I love the ideas of borrowing and returning.  I love that it’s basically free.  I love that it provides access to just about anyone and caters to all sorts of tastes and interests.  I guess it’s sort of like the internet, but infinitely more pleasant.  Having said that, it doesn’t take long to meander all of Lane Road’s first floor book collection.  Probably 70% of the space is devoted to computers and DVDs and CDs---stuff that are not books.   And if you eliminate self-improvement, how-to, cook books and romance novels, you are left with about three shelves from which to brouse.

Anyways, there among the remaining books this spine caught my eye. Read from top to bottom: Hornby Ten Years In The Tub A Decade Soaking In Great Books. I’ve read most of Nick Hornby’s books, so this spine caught my eye.  If you like witty, concise writing often with pop culture references pick up High Fidelity by Nick Hornby.  It includes discussions of creating the perfect mix tape (remember those pre-Spotify as if I know what I am talking about having never once used Spotify, although I do get billed monthly for it for my daughter).   The book was later made into a movie starring John Cusack (although Jack Black steals it)which I enjoyed as well.

Ten Years in the Tub is a compilation of essays that ran in a magazine called The Believer which I never heard of but sounds if it might be passed out for free by folks either in free-flowing robes or in neat suits knocking at your door at inopportune times.  His mandate was to write only positive book reviews (although he often humorously complains about this limitation).  The book spans 10 years from 2003 to 2013. Each month ( a few months are combined others are skipped) Hornby lists the books he bought/acquired (he buys/gets a lot) and the books he has read.  Although there is often some overlap between the two lists, just as often they have nothing in common.  Warning—the dude reads a lot.  At any one time, I am reading one or two books and I would say I rarely read more than one book a month.   Hornby knocks out four and five books a month consistently.  And he has many of the same excuses I have for not reading more—kids, work, alcohol, kids, watching sports, alcohol and kids.  His essays sprinkle in pop culture, sports (much of it English soccer—he might call it football) and small personal events from his life.  The essays read part book review and part scenes from a really good sit-com.

Currently, I am half way through 2006 and I have compiled a list of about eight books I want to read.  At my pace that is about 8 months of reading or basically how long Trump has been our President which seems like a really long time.  I am hoping many of these recommendations will lead me to new authors and additional books by them.  To be honest, some of the most fun in reading Hornby’s essays is when you come across a book you have already read.  It sort of validates your own taste in books and who couldn’t use a little validation now and again.

So next time you are looking for a good book, get Hornby’s book and read an essay or two (they are short and addictive—insert potato chip metaphor).  Just don’t run over to Lane Road Library to grab it, I still have that copy, sucker.

I just want to briefly address my only other contribution to this fine endeavor? blogosphere? black hole? When last I wrote, the Indians had just lost the World Series and we had elected our new President.  My emotions were a little raw.

9 months or so later, the Indians are once again perched atop the AL Central and look better than last year.  If everyone gets healthy…and the starting pitching is consistent…they are primed to break my heart and crush my dreams again this Fall—hope springs eternal.  

I will say one controversial thing about the Indians.  I know this player is a fan and team favorite, but the Indians best lineup does not include Jason Kipnis.  To me eye, Jose Ramirez is a better second baseman.  With Ramirez at second, Chisenhall can play third, and then the outfield is Brantley in left, Zimmer/Jackson in center, and Jay Bruce in right.  That team is a beast.

Sorry I got off track, but last Fall I wrote that if I could change only the outcome of the World Series or the presidential election, I choose the World Series.  In my defense, I have waited my whole life for the Indians to win a World Series.  I have not waited my whole life for Hilary Clinton or any woman to be President.  Even so, looking back I can see my words were a little self-centered veering towards self-absorbed.  Which makes me think I am more like this President, that I can barely stomach, than I care to admit.  

When you don’t like someone, and if it isn’t clear I don’t like Trump, almost everything they say or do can get under your skin.  His trip to Texas in the aftermath of the flooding was a perfect example.  Does he emphasize the devastation, the human tragedy? No he focuses on the size of the crowd that came out to see him.  If he were my son (a teenager), I would smile and shake my head at his utter self-absorption.   But this guy (who acts like a child all the time) is our President.  It got me to thinking about what book I would recommend our President read—not that I believe it would change him or make a bit of difference.  The Diary of Anne Frank comes to mind as does To Kill a Mockingbird.  But the first book I would give our President is The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss.  Happy reading Mr. President. 

Scott Goldberg also wrote It's Been a Tough Month for this Indians Fan in 2016. As of this posting the Tribe have won 19 straight games. 

Return of the North Coast Posse. Browns v Steelers

@Northcoastposse are considered a Top 5 twitter follow by the real Cleveland Browns.

Q:  Before diving into the upcoming Browns season, everybody is talking about the big beef between you guys and Bomani Jones in the off season. What happened there?

Big$: Well, it appears I was just peripheral damage in the Bomani Jones scandal. The real beef began on a trip Mr. Jones made to Columbus. He encountered an "over saturated" Ben Galli at the 4 String taproom and they engaged in a heated two-and-a-half hour debate over who is better: Avery Bradley or Kentavious Caldwell Pope (we at Pencilstorm sports all support KCP). The argument ended with B. Galli reminding Bo that he was replaced on air in Big 10 country by an SEC talk show. Since then he has had an online axe to grind with p.storm.

Q:  So it looks like we are starting the Kizer era. What are your expectations on this offense?

K-Dubs, the Soldier:  I think Kizer was a steal as a third-round pick in this year’s draft.  He has a strong arm and moves well in the pocket.  At least in the preseason, he did not show the happy-footed tendency of many young quarterbacks to tuck the ball and run when the first or second option is not open.  He keeps his eyes down field, but he still has the mobility to make a play with his legs when needed.  The two most promising things about him so far are his ability to deliver the ball on the money and throw receivers open, and, according to all reports, he is putting in the study time outside of practice to master Coach Jackson’s offense.   

The Browns also made solid investments in the line, signing center JC Tretter and right guard Kevin Zeitler to help protect Kizer.  Like with any young QB, the Browns will likely focus on running the ball and the new additions to the front five should help with that, as well.   

Big$:  My expectations for the offense would be much higher if TP was here to act as a playmaking crutch for Deshone.  I think the aggressive defense will be exciting, however it's also going to make some mistakes which will leave the O playing catch up. Im not sure this group is ready for that.

Q:  Since we money-balled T Pryor out of town, does this team have the necessary wide outs to help the rookie quarterback?

Big$:  As I've already mentioned, I'm mourning the TP loss. I think Corey Coleman has some playmaking ability, but between Ricardo Louis and Sammie Coates there are some serious hands issues. Last time I checked, catching is kind of important as a receiver. I’m concerned about this current crop and am already penciling in that monster we just saw from Indiana University (Simmie Cobbs) in as a Browns draft pick in the near future.

K-Dubs, the Soldier:  This is the biggest question mark for the team as a whole.  The receiver unit has yet to show the ability to separate from coverage consistently.  Coach Jackson is going to have to scheme hard to open up the offense.  

Q: What should we expect from the 2017 Browns defense led by new psychotic DC Gregg Williams?

Big$: Well, expectations have to change with the news that Myles Garrett is out for about four weeks with a high ankle sprain. However, I believe that will give them a chance to highlight the secret weapon, aka Carl Nassib. I really expect him to shine, as well as his other Big 10 brethren, Joe Schobert, who is now starting at middle linebacker. As a group, I expect to see tenacity which will be fun to watch, but I also expect the aggressive exuberance to lead to mistakes and missed assignments. Growing pains, but exciting growing pains.

K-Dubs, the Soldier: Expect a lot of improvement on the defensive side of the ball.  Williams is known for his aggressive, attacking style of defense.  In the preseason, the most promising result I saw from Williams’ influence was that the defensive backs are making tackles at, and sometimes behind, the line of scrimmage.  Better support from the corners and safeties against the run should lessen the times the Browns get gashed outside the tackles, which has plagued them in the last few years.  With last week’s releases of fan-favorite Joe Haden (for financial reasons) and offseason acquisition Calvin Pryor (for fighting a teammate), though, they are thin at DB.  So hopefully Williams’ scheme won’t subject that unit to fatigue and injury.  Also, the Browns have built more quality depth on the defensive front.  Once Myles Garrett and Danny Shelton return from injury, I think the sack numbers will go up and the opponent’s third-down conversion rate will drop.

Is Jabrill Peppers already the best player on this defense?

K-Dubs, the Soldier:  Not even.  He is a nice addition, and he has ball-hawking skills a la Troy Palomalu or the Honey Badger, but his biggest impact this year should be on special teams.  The Browns have been hurting in the return game since Josh Cribbs left town.  The inability to flip field position on a big return, or even field a punt consistently, has certainly contributed to some of the many losses the Browns have suffered in the last few years.  Peppers has an explosiveness that should improve the average starting field position for this young offense.  That said, he should be a solid, regular presence in the defensive backfield, but he still ranks behind Shelton and Garrett, and linebackers Jamie Collins and Christian Kirksey.

Big$:  I don't think Peppers has unseated Collins as the best player on the D......yet. He has definitely shown the propensity for electric playmaking already and I can't wait to see him get after it.

Q:  Is Myles Garrett ready to live up to his #1 overall hype?

K-Dubs, the Soldier:  Yep … so long as he stays healthy.  Garrett is a physical freak born to smash QBs and he has shown he can play the run down the line of scrimmage.  No matter what happens with other top-5 draft picks from this year’s draft, the Browns could not pass on this dude.  He is already starting and was making plays in the preseason.

Q:  Who else on this team do you expect to have an impact?

Big$:  I literally believe that new center JC Tretter will be the most impactful player on the team. It's not a sexy pick but all you have to do is track Alex Mack's last few years for how important JC may be. I also think Cam Erving's absence will be quite impactful.

K-Dubs, the Soldier:  I think this roster simply has more impact players overall compared to the last few years, but I expect breakout seasons from Schobert, who is a playmaker at middle linebacker, and Emmanuel Ogbah at defensive end.  

Q:  If the Browns could upset the Steelers in week one, would that make the season a success?

K-Dubs, the Soldier:  In Trump-anese, “It would be yooouuuuuugggeee.”    That would really set the momentum in the right direction and could precipitate more early wins, but a single victory against Pittsburgh wouldn’t make the season a success in and of itself.  

Q:  Vegas has the Browns at 4.5 wins. Do you like the over or under?

K-Dubs, the Soldier:  The NCP has nailed this question the last few years.  With games against the Jets, Jags, Bears, Chargers, and a Week 3 game against the Colts, which will likely still be missing Andrew Luck, I am feeling the over in 2017.

Big$:  I'm a Browns fan, I always take the under.

Baver's Buckeye Bag / Buckeyes vs Sooners - by Brent Baver

Every week of the college football season, Pencilstorm Buckeye guru answers our questions and yours. Follow and shoot him questions @baverbuckeyebag

Colin: Last year, a young OSU team went on the road and blew the doors off the Sooners in what turned out to be the Bucks best downfield passing performance of the year. Since then, tape shows serious flaws in JT and the company's ability to vertically stretch the field. Have we solved this issue or could the Okies stack the box and cause us big trouble?

Baver: I’ve been sticking up for JT for a long time, but after re-watching the 1st half of the Indiana game, it’s pretty clear that JT’s accuracy issues are still glaring. Hell, you even had Indiana’s head coach (Tom Allen) referring to Barrett as “….a QB that’s not that accurate”. Ouch. I thought JT looked better in the 2nd half, but even most of the short completions in the 1st half weren’t really on the mark. To be fair, Barrett’s WR’s aren’t helping the vertical threat much at all. If I’m Mike Stoops and Oklahoma, I’m definitely stacking the box, and challenging Barrett and OSU’s so-called Zone 6 to beat me.

Colin: Along those lines, could the Bucks be over-confident after the easy W last year and be primed for a Va Tech style surprise / slaughter?

Baver: Overconfidence is something I haven’t heard brought up this week, but it’s a valid concern, especially with 20-year old kids that are only a year removed from that easy W.

Colin: Dobbins impressed at RB, but is it a good sign that a freshman could start on a potential National Championship contender? Is his ceiling higher than Weber’s? 

Baver: I was taking a wait and see approach with Dobbins, so I waited….and I saw. I think the question now is, “How can you not start him?” Yeah, JKD’s upside is ridiculous.

Colin: What did you like and dislike about the team's performance at Bloomington?

Baver: We talked about Barrett’s accuracy problems. Obviously the OSU cornerbacks could have played much better, but I think they will be fine in the long run. I think all aspects of Ohio St’s kicking game looked suspect. As far as likes, I still think you give credit where credit is due, with the things JTB does do well. The guy remained extremely poised despite OSU being down for much of the game. He was a very effective runner, like he always is. And he played better when the game was on the line, another thing JT almost always does. Other likes? The O-line looked improved and of course JK Dobbins is going to be special.

Colin: Do you think Mayfield and Co. will find similar success to the Hoosiers picking on our young cornerbacks? 

Baver: Mayfield is going to have success in different ways. He won’t have a 6’5”, 220-pound Simmie Cobb to abuse OSU corners, but Mayfield is way more mobile than Richard Lagow, and he likely won’t make the stupid mistakes Lagow eventually always makes. I think you’ll see Mayfield be much more successful Saturday night than he was a year ago, and TE Mark Andrews will be his main target.

Colin: How do you see the Buckeyes winning this game and what scenario should make us the nervous?

Baver: Gotta admit, I am backtracking from comments I made on CD102.5 the morning after the Indiana game. I tend to think Ohio State gets the W Saturday night, but I’m not so sure. If the OSU offense produces zero vertical threat whatsoever, then they are probably in trouble. Oklahoma has no doubt spent countless hours working on the things they didn’t do well a year ago against Ohio St. Mark Andrews is the best pass catching TE in the nation, and he worries me more than anything else, I’d say. Ultimately, I think OSU will again get things going late this week, will make enough big plays on defense, and will mix things up enough on O to get it done. I like Ohio State 35-31.

Colin: What other games and lines will you be keeping an eye on this week?

Baver: One week doesn’t make a season, but Oklahoma State’s offense is sick. They should have been on my sleeper list that you asked me about last week. I think they roll on the road at South Alabama Friday night. So OK Lite is the play there IMO, laying the 28 ½. And I like Stanford catching 6 on the road at USC – should be a tight game, and Stanford may simply be the better football team. My picks against the spread on the OSU games continue to be red hot, but I am struggling to play .500 on other games as of late.

Mike Parks Benefit Sunday Afternoon at ValleyDale w/Joey Molland (of Badfinger), Willie Phoenix, Bowlers, Blinns & more

Columbus guitar-slinger Mike Parks has been diagnosed with stage-4 stomach cancer.  To raise some money and raise his spirits, the folks at Team Productions have put together a truly once in a lifetime bill Sunday September 10th as part of their Valley Dale Ballroom Breakout series. (Click here for a Ricki C. story about the amazing history of Valley Dale)  Doors are at 1 pm and music goes until 7 pm. Since I play in the League Bowlers (with Mike Parks) and Ricki C. is the stage manager for this show, I got the scoop on the line-up and set times. Dig this...

First off - click here for Valley Dale info, tickets, location and so on and so forth.....

Doors 1 pm

Rezes/Hall Band 2 - 2:30

Willie Phoenix 2:45 - 3:15

Black Leather Touch 3:30 - 4:00 

Erica Blinn 4:15 - 4:45

League Bowlers 5 - 5:30

Joey Molland (Badfinger) w/ The Dan Orr Project 5:45 - 6:30

Yes, that is the real Joey Molland from the real band Badfinger. Click here to read a story by Scott Carr explaining why this matters and you should care.

Please pass on this info and I hope to see you there. - Colin G.