January 08, 2012

REGINA SOLD OUT
Last Friday saw us with our old friends KICKAXE at the Regina Casino. It was a crazy day getting out there from Ontario as the first real snowstorm/icestorm of the year hit the night before we were to leave. It took 3 hours just to get from London to Kitchener, the 401 being closed down from London to Woodstock because of transport trucks in the ditch (these truck drivers never slow down, no matter how bad it gets). Just when we thought we were going to be late for our Toronto flight, they delayed it an hour an a half. We had already switched time slots with Kickaxe (initially we were supposed to go on last) because we were getting in only 9 minutes late to Regina, so I was worried the management at the casino was going to flip with us now being over an hour and a half late. When we finally landed we were transported straight to soundcheck. From there we wolfed down a quick meal and then it was back to the hotel for a quick shit, shower, & shave and then straight to the green room backstage to prepare for the show. We hit the stage to a SOLD OUT show and had a smokin' set. Afterwards we all hung out at the merch booth signing autographs, getting pictures taken with fans, and chatting with different people. After the show some of the band went partying while others (Daryl & myself) got a couple hours sleep before being whisked to the airport once again. We flew out at 5:30A.M. and landed in Toronto in time to make it home before noon. Whew!

Thanks to all our Regina fans for a great night. Also to our western Canadian soundman Neil Fenske, who always goes over and beyond for us.