Kate - I did't get back to CT until sunrise on Friday and had to work
that day but here is your report.
Dale Watson and the guys delivered an awesome show (as usual) on
Thursday at the Rodeo Bar in NYC. After a few problems with the mics and
monitors the crowd was treated to another great show by Dale. Dale and
the Lonestars started off with a few of Dale's songs and then quickly
launched into the 'living legends' part of the set. After a quick
break, the guys returned to the stage for a shorter second set - mostly
requests from the crowd. Dale sang two out of three of my requests -
'Poor Baby' and 'Exit 109'.
Billy Dee (GA Male Vocalist of the Year), Ricky Davis (he's the best!)
and Scott (yes, he was with the Dixie Chicks for about a year and a
half) were right on the money!
The bar was so crowded if you weren't lucky enough to get a seat at a
table or able to find standing room close to the tables you could not
hear much. I was lucky enough to get half a chair (compliments of
Buddy-Ghost Rockets) so I was able to get a few good photos.
After the show Dale talked with the fans, posed for pictures and signed
autographs.
At the end of the night Dale found a note from NY's finest on the
Longhorn Suburban in the form of a $60 parking ticket (Welcome to the
Big Apple....).
I must give Charlie Gouveia (Roadbilly Management) lots of credit for
keeping everything running smoothly despite a few problems with the
venue. Come on, give the guy a table for the CD's and t-shirts -
sheesh........
Kat
NP Steel Rodeo -Pack My Bag
