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[Ceeje]

Please post your pics and reports from the Blue Note here.

[kbgirlref]

Let's see what I can add to Gina's review. The first band was LaPush. They are from St. Louis. They were really good. Bought their CD. They all signed it for me. The drummer was in back, and they actually went to go get him for me. The bassist had grown a mustache since their photo was taken for the liner notes, and he drew one in. Pierpoint is a Columbia band. I was kinda surprised they didn't have more people there supporting them. They can usually sell out a show on their own. We Are the Fury was also really good. They seemed excited about getting to play so many shows with the guys. Bought their CD, too.

I am bad at remembering the song order, but they opened with This Town. I was surprised. I am so used to them opening with The Tunnel or Ultrasound. Next was Call of Distress, then Ultrasound. (I'm clear on those because I had a cellcert to give). Next I'm not sure, but they played My Eyes Can't See, The Clinic, The Riddle, The Tunnel, Trees, Wish You Were Here (Marty played acoustic), Paint It Black, Rockin' In the Free World, Ring of Fire, and Sky is Falling. These are not in order. Stephanie got a set list and I'm sure she'll probably post later. I'm not sure if I am missing anything.

About the 5th song in Marty wanted to play acoustic but they were having trouble with the sound. So he scrapped it. He told a bunch of stories. I think that was when he told the story about how they were at a get together eating spaghetti squash, having a few drinks. After dinner, Marty went into the basement as was working on a riff. He called the guys down and said he had the beginning of a great song. They just kind of laughed at him. Later they brought Billy into the mix and thus the Tunnel was born.

They pulled the little boy up for the Sky is Falling. He was so excited. Marty held one of his hands and danced around with him on stage. I saw the little boy after the show and told him he was a big star now. He just said I know! I asked him if he had fun and he said Yeah! His eyes were huge and he was just glowing. Marty really made his night!

Marty hopped down into the crowd (using my shoulder for support as he jumped from the stage- whew!) and ran up the stairs to the balcony. I can't remember what song they were playing though. Another time, he climbed the amps to the top of the speakers and sang up there for a while.

He told a little story about how when he arrived at the Blue Note he just kind of wandered around and checked everything out. He was thrilled to be playing in a club that had hosted such legends as Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash. He said he was amazed at the posters from past shows and all the stickers on the backdoor with all the modern day bands that they enjoy listening to.

Billy wore the pimp daddy hat again, and Marty took it for a little while during one of the songs. Billy didn't seem to mind this time.

Marty's brother in law was in the crowd. He thanked him for coming and told him how great it was to have family there. He played Rockin' In the Free World then, saying that his brother in law was a huge Neil Young fan.

They didn't do an encore persay. Marty went into this long speech (hilarious) about how he hated that bands did this because we all knew they were coming back out, and that the roadies always had to pretend to be picking stuff up, polish the mic stand, etc. Billy started polishing the mic stand and his guitar with his shirt. He said that they usually go in back and blow dry their hair, change into a new outfit, fix their mascara, and something to the effect that he didn't know why. They he said he wouldn't have minded having a new outfit. Everyone was laughing and applauding. Dino came up to the mic and said that what Marty didn't understand was that the real reason for an encore was to give them 5 minutes to take a piss break. So, they decided that they were just going to keep playing. Oh, I just realized I forgot a song in my previous listing. They did Straight As An Arrow, too. I can't remember for sure what songs were during this continuous encore time, but that was one, I think that's when they did Ring of Fire, too. They did about 4 more songs during that time. After they left the stage, we tried to get them to come back out, and I know I was thinking they might because they left the lights down for about 5 minutes (it might have been longer), but then I saw Randy tell them pull up the lights and that was it.

There was supposed to be a formal M&G, but it got cancelled. It had gotten changed at the start of the night. I'm not sure if that was the Blue Note or the band. If it was the band, I will totally understand. They had to be exhausted.

There were no cameras allowed. This was the band's request. If you read back in other show's reviews, you'll probably know why. I was actually kinda glad, but many people still brought them in. The Blue Note was cool about those they found though and just checked them in their coat check area.

At the merchandise area, the guys were selling the wristbands, the pink Trees shirt, the white Get Live Tour shirt, and white undies with Lovehammers in black and a red heart on the butt. All of the opening bands, but Pierpoint were selling their CD's and tshirts.

As far as the care package I had for the guys, I swung by the Blue Note about 3:30-4 pm after some last ditch street teaming on campus to try to talk to the owner. I hadn't been able to get a hold of him all day. The doors were locked when I got there, but who was in the lobby wearing his white pants? Marty. I think they had just gotten in to town. He was on the phone. I tapped on the door to see if there were Blue Note people around, but no one was. They opened their box office at 5:30, so I just went back then. I talked to the girl at the counter. I really should remember her name, but I don't . I'm sorry if you read the boards. She is the one I was always talking to about ticket sales and giving extra flyers and ST stuff to. Anyway, she got TBone for me and he said he would give the package to the guys. There wasn't huge response from the Boards. Thanks to Melody in NJ for contributing though! But, I did get a ton of stuff for them. I asked TBone if they were there now. I told him I had some local area stuff in the bag that they might want to look at before they went to eat. He said they had just left. He sent toem next door to Trattoria Strata Nova. Great choice! I knew they had today off though so the info could still come in handy. I checked with Marty right after the show and he said he got the package. He shook my hand and thanked me for it. Then he told me they were all going to On the Rocks, another bar. We headed down there and sat at the bar. Marty came down about 10 minutes later with his family. He was immediately swarmed, like Gina said. I was really proud of her group and my group for being that way. You could tell he just wanted to talk with his family. Sorry those of you that did swarm him. Not trying to offend, just feeling a little bad for Marty. It was already last call when we got there. Marty only had about 5 minutes in the bar before they started kicking everyone out. He didn't know where to go. His family was getting ready to leave. It looked like an ok time to approach him. I had my front page from Memphis and asked him to sign it. He asked me if I had a pen. I didn't. I apologized. I told him there were a bunch back in that bag, but it wasn't a big deal. I would just have him sign it in KC if that was ok. He said definitely. So, hubby and I walked back to the Blue Note. I also had my daughter's drum sticks. We had thought about taking her to the show, but she woke up with a stomach bug and decided against it. So we grabbed her sticks and thought we'd have Bobby autograph them for her. He was really sweet about it. He signed both of them, after asking me if I wanted them both signed or just one. I told him it didn't matter it was up to him. He said, "NO, it's up to you." So sweet! He signed a ticket stub for her in Memphis, too. She was really excited this morning when she got them. Thanks Bobby!!! After that, we noticed that one of our board friends had imbibed a little much. We went back to the corner of the street where Marty was hanging with fans. He never made it back to the Blue Note until much later. We were just wanting to make sure that they got back to the hotel ok. We ended up in a group photo. STing a couple of guys who had never heard of the band, but ended up walking back (yet again) to the Blue Note with us all. Sometime during that walk, Marty gave me a hug and thanked me again for the care package and shook my husband's hand, too. We just hung back and waited to see if our board friends needed a ride. Dino came out to load up the van. I went over and thanked him for flicking the pick my way. He asked, "So you got it?" I told him yes. Then he told me how tired he was and that he just wanted to go to bed. I just said something about how I didn't know how they do it so many shows in a row with all that travel. I kept it short. Got hubby, and we decided to go. The friends said they could make it back to their hotel ok. I hope they did.

I think that's everything. At least everything I can remember. It was a long night. Probably 2:30 before we left.

It was definitely a different feel from previous shows I had attended. I was disappointed that the show didn't have more ticket sales, but I really did ST my ass off. I think there was just too much going on in town with students just getting back, a garage band concert at one of the parking garages, a renaissance festival, and who knows what else. But like all shows, I can't stop reliving/think about it all!

[kbgirlref]

Ok, I forgot some stuff. They also played Hold On. And, Marty quipped about the name of the band. They ARE a band - Lovehammers. That is what they should be called. The label made them put the Marty Casey out front, but the band as whole is what it's all about. He also joked about wanting to always say THE Lovehammers, and that Dino and Bobby - 2 crazy greeks - just don't like the word THE. He didn't know why. Dino was just giggling away when he talked about that.

And, they kept givign props to Randy. I love when they do that!

[schoolhouserock]

Great review!
Sounds like another awesome show- and how cool that it was in your town!

[linda]

Kbgirl,
What a comprehensive and great review!! It was a great show. I can't believe I was a close as I was--Marty actually held my hand!! One of the two guys that the group "picked up" after the show is in the group photo below (he's the one next to Marty), the other was kind enough to take the picture. I love this picture--it must have been, what, 2 a.m.??


Suzanne and I gave them martycasey.org wristbands, so maybe they'll visit the site.

[Sharon (sdbrins)]

Thank you so much for such a detailed review. I felt like I was there walking down the street with you again, like in Memphis. Great review!

And thank you so much for providing them with a care package. If someone does one in every town perhaps they will lack for very little. You can be sure, they will know, they do not lack for love.

luv ya
Sharon

[schoolhouserock]

Linda, that pic is ADORABLE!

You guys all look awesome!

[raeski]

kbgirl.... excellent notes on the show!! Thank you for being
such an avid Street Teamer for the band

Linda great picture.... looks like it was lots of fun!

[Sharon (sdbrins)]

linda the caption for that photo shoud be 'got fangirls'. ;D

GREAT PHOTO

Sharon

[linda]

sdbrins said:

linda the caption for that photo shoud be 'got fangirls'. ;D

GREAT PHOTO

Sharon

No kidding!! Is he surrounded or what?? And look at the age range--teens to at least 50's!! I think I'll print a nice copy of that and send it to him!

[linda]

Here's the other one:

[suzy]

Wow....another incredible event! Kbgirlrf, great review...you covered it well. Linda and I were trying to piece together the set list on the way home in the car today, thanks for finishing the puzzle! Rachel and Jeff, it was great to meet you I had tons of fun with you!!

Attention Jane and Dan!! How wonderful it was to meet you two!! I had tons of fun with you also and I wish we could go to another show together! Dan, I promise I'll bring you the bud light this time! ;D ;D Jane...you should sign up here so we can keep in touch....I know you'll see this because you told me you read the boards all the time .

Linda, It was so much fun sharing another concert with you, I can't wait to do it again and again and again! To all the other fun and nice people I was fortunate enough to meet... it was a blast!

The Lovehammers were incredible as usual...I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to see them in a smaller setting. I have been mesmerized yet again by Marty...he is so captivating...charismatic. Gorgeous! The show flew by, was sad when it ended. The highlight for me was when Marty sang Wish You Were Here....right in front of my face. I'll never forget it.

Although there was not a meet and greet we were able to meet up the band after the show. A group of us hung out with Marty on a street corner at Broadway and 9th....just talking, taking pics (my camera didn't work ) ...it was nice...then we went back to the Bluenote to see the rest of the band off. I just think Billy is the sweetest...I kept waving at him during the show and saying hi to which he responded every time, and when he saw me outside he said "and hello for the 16th time" ;D ;D... I gave him a big hug and thanked him for his performance. Then as Bobby was loading up some stuff I went and gave him a hug too...cutie pie!
NANCY!! I then attempted to get your Dino pictures with Linda's camera...we couldn't take pics during the show...anyway, I hope they came out ...

My 7 year old daughter is thrilled to have a signed ticket by Marty that reads "Julia is a star". What a wonderful man Marty is...in so many ways...I just love him. I love the music. I look forward to seeing him again, he is the most captivating entertainer I have ever experienced. I am captured for sure!

[suzy]

Linda the pics!!

[linda]

Suzanne did a little street teaming while at the Boone Tavern around the corner from the Blue Note. This is Kirk, who was a really nice, nice guy. We did meet some some very nice people in Columbia......

[linda]

Sorry this is so piecemeal.....I keep remembering stuff (which is a minor miracle, considering I had way more alcohol yesterday than food ) I brought a homemade LH tank top with me that my daughter was going to wear to the concert, but then she wasn't able to go. So, I asked Marty if he would sign it for her. I told him she saw them for the first time at Blueberry Hill in StL, and now she wants to have his babies. He looked at me kind of funny, and asked, "how old is she?" I said, "almost 23", and he said, "oh, ok then", and took the sharpie and signed "Ashley Rocks, Marty Casey" on the back.
(ashley is SO going to kill me for saying that!!)

[stormy]

I had no idea that they had a problem with cameras @ the Blue Note. I was in the front row (right below Dino), & I took most of a roll (I stupidly saved the rest thinking there'd be more of a m&g than just Dino). I'm taking the pics to be developed later today, so hopefully, I'll have a few that come out good enough to post.

Edit: I should have the pics back tomorrow night, so hopefully I can post whatever comes out decently Monday-ish if I'm not too busy or working.
Oh...& thanx for the bracelet, Rachel... I've been wearing it to work & some of the kids I've been checking out (@ the register...not like THAT!) have seemed kind of interested in the band & the board. No one so far has said that they were there, though.

[suzy]

That's great Stormy! Can't wait to see the pics! And welcome to the boards!

[kbgirlref]

Yea, Stormy! Please post soon. Welcome to the boards!

[stormy]

As promised, here are some pix.

I was so surprised...they came out great! I have a total of 18, & then there's one that for some reason, there's a negative to, but no actual picture. I'll take it back to Wal-Mart, maybe they'll develop it this time.

Sorry that they're not too clear...I took photographs of the photographs, so some of the details didn't come off too well.

Anyway, I thought I'd share. These are my favorites.


Marty smiles while telling a story.


It's a new dance move...or maybe it's just been a long night.


Clap your hands!


Okay....I'll pose just this once right in front of you.



I swear...I only like it this much!


<3 Stormy

[kbgirlref]

THose are great Stormy!!! I'm so glad security never saw your camera! My fave is the one of Marty on the floor. Do you have more? I know, I'm being greedy. But I'm coming down from my weekend and need to get thru the week. LOL!!!