Post by ndavis021410 on Sept 8, 2006 22:47:45 GMT -5
September 08, 2006
Gots some catching up ta do!
Wow, It has been forever. The past few months have been over the top. When last we spoke, I think I was getting prepared for the tour and now I am recovering. We gave it our all every single night and a few were the best nights I have ever had on stage. We played for thousands upon thousands, we met so many of the fans on a nightly basis, I fell of a stage, I blew out my voice a one point, we barely ever knew where in America we were and we ate several choice meals prepared by our gracious fans. It was a wild journey and I can't believe we made it back in one piece. This was our first headlining tour and it was more work than I imagined. Playing for an hour and 1/2 or two hours a night is pretty demanding. I never got tired of hanging with the fans after the shows. We usually hung out till the freakin bouncers kicked us all out onto the streets and then sometimes we would continue at a bar down the street. CRAZY!!! I saw more consecutive sunrises than sunsets. It is living life on a completely different frame of mind. Up when others are out.
The tour would not have been a success at all whatsover if it weren't for the generosity of our amazing fans. As many of you know, we had a massive setback when we were robbed of alot of cash from our hotel room. When I realized what had happened I went numb and was honestly ready to pack it in and send the band back home. It was really devestating to me. It was definitely our own fault for not having the money in a safe and having better business sense than carrying that amount of cash. I gaurantee that the way we handle the cash has been modified as a result of this occurence. Your donations made the difference between continuing with the tour or ending it right at that point. We are thinking of something special to do for all of those that have generously supported the band. I want to make sure each and every one of you know how much you helped us in the time of crisis. We have the best fans in the world. Once again, we are nothin without you. You have blown my mind with you support, letters of encouragement and kind words. Thanks to all of you from the bottom of my heart.
The final days of the tour were special because it was the culmination of many highs and lows. We were all very fatigued and surprised that we did not strangle eachother over the course of 5 or 6 weeks of close quarters. A successful headlining tour was one of the points to conquer on my list of musical accomplishments and I am glad you halped make this happen for me. Rock n Roll never sleeps and the promotion machine had to roll on so
immediately upon completion of the final gig of the first leg, I flew to Los Angeles for the Emmy's. It was an unusual experience. Very LA decadent. Lavish clothing with attitudes to match, dinner buffets that spared no expense, famous faces floating by with Emmy's awards in their hands. Kinda surreal but fun to be in the mix. I had alot of great conversations and kinda floated from party to party as the night progressed. The lavish parties ended and last minute plans were laid to head into the Hollywood Hills for some post parting. The winners never wanted the night to end and celebrated straight thru to noon.
I jumped on a plane the next morning and headed to New York City for the VMA's. This was the most hyped event I have ever been to. All of the music tastmakers of today under one roof. I sat next to Johnny Knoxville and behing X-tina Aguillera. She was incredibly tiny. I could sense how upset she was becoming every time she did not win the award she was nominated for. I know I shouldn't have but I felt bad for her. After the awards were massive post parties. Little John performing with Metal Skool, world renounded Dj's flown in from all over the word, guest appearances everywhere. The cool thing about New York City is that even though the awards are a big deal, the town doesn't change for anyone. Miami might bend and flex to make room for a big celebrity event but in NYC everyone is dropped into the mix together. I loved seeing all the performers, singers, presenters, personalities drift out onto the street after the show was over.
I flew to Chicago the next morning for a homecoming show in Chicago. It was an electrified crowd of 10,000 and I felt like we stole the show. It felt so great to be back home and see all my family and friends. Tonight I am in Boston. We play a festival tomorrow afternoon and then the band and crue are gonna hit the town. Tear it up. Stay tuned this week for a launch event associated with Q 101 morning show in Chicago. I think we are playing on the show or somewhere live to announce the new morning show line up that will replace Mancow. Next Saturday we are back in Chicago for the Guiness Oyster Fest and it should be incredible. Don't miss that show if you can help it. The band is really firing on all cylinders.
Marty Casey
Posted by martycasey at 09:30 PM
Gots some catching up ta do!
Wow, It has been forever. The past few months have been over the top. When last we spoke, I think I was getting prepared for the tour and now I am recovering. We gave it our all every single night and a few were the best nights I have ever had on stage. We played for thousands upon thousands, we met so many of the fans on a nightly basis, I fell of a stage, I blew out my voice a one point, we barely ever knew where in America we were and we ate several choice meals prepared by our gracious fans. It was a wild journey and I can't believe we made it back in one piece. This was our first headlining tour and it was more work than I imagined. Playing for an hour and 1/2 or two hours a night is pretty demanding. I never got tired of hanging with the fans after the shows. We usually hung out till the freakin bouncers kicked us all out onto the streets and then sometimes we would continue at a bar down the street. CRAZY!!! I saw more consecutive sunrises than sunsets. It is living life on a completely different frame of mind. Up when others are out.
The tour would not have been a success at all whatsover if it weren't for the generosity of our amazing fans. As many of you know, we had a massive setback when we were robbed of alot of cash from our hotel room. When I realized what had happened I went numb and was honestly ready to pack it in and send the band back home. It was really devestating to me. It was definitely our own fault for not having the money in a safe and having better business sense than carrying that amount of cash. I gaurantee that the way we handle the cash has been modified as a result of this occurence. Your donations made the difference between continuing with the tour or ending it right at that point. We are thinking of something special to do for all of those that have generously supported the band. I want to make sure each and every one of you know how much you helped us in the time of crisis. We have the best fans in the world. Once again, we are nothin without you. You have blown my mind with you support, letters of encouragement and kind words. Thanks to all of you from the bottom of my heart.
The final days of the tour were special because it was the culmination of many highs and lows. We were all very fatigued and surprised that we did not strangle eachother over the course of 5 or 6 weeks of close quarters. A successful headlining tour was one of the points to conquer on my list of musical accomplishments and I am glad you halped make this happen for me. Rock n Roll never sleeps and the promotion machine had to roll on so
immediately upon completion of the final gig of the first leg, I flew to Los Angeles for the Emmy's. It was an unusual experience. Very LA decadent. Lavish clothing with attitudes to match, dinner buffets that spared no expense, famous faces floating by with Emmy's awards in their hands. Kinda surreal but fun to be in the mix. I had alot of great conversations and kinda floated from party to party as the night progressed. The lavish parties ended and last minute plans were laid to head into the Hollywood Hills for some post parting. The winners never wanted the night to end and celebrated straight thru to noon.
I jumped on a plane the next morning and headed to New York City for the VMA's. This was the most hyped event I have ever been to. All of the music tastmakers of today under one roof. I sat next to Johnny Knoxville and behing X-tina Aguillera. She was incredibly tiny. I could sense how upset she was becoming every time she did not win the award she was nominated for. I know I shouldn't have but I felt bad for her. After the awards were massive post parties. Little John performing with Metal Skool, world renounded Dj's flown in from all over the word, guest appearances everywhere. The cool thing about New York City is that even though the awards are a big deal, the town doesn't change for anyone. Miami might bend and flex to make room for a big celebrity event but in NYC everyone is dropped into the mix together. I loved seeing all the performers, singers, presenters, personalities drift out onto the street after the show was over.
I flew to Chicago the next morning for a homecoming show in Chicago. It was an electrified crowd of 10,000 and I felt like we stole the show. It felt so great to be back home and see all my family and friends. Tonight I am in Boston. We play a festival tomorrow afternoon and then the band and crue are gonna hit the town. Tear it up. Stay tuned this week for a launch event associated with Q 101 morning show in Chicago. I think we are playing on the show or somewhere live to announce the new morning show line up that will replace Mancow. Next Saturday we are back in Chicago for the Guiness Oyster Fest and it should be incredible. Don't miss that show if you can help it. The band is really firing on all cylinders.
Marty Casey
Posted by martycasey at 09:30 PM
