2009 Rodeo Stay-at-Home Tour
Howdy everybody!
Those of you who saw the Rodeo on our latest US tour or have been caught up in the frenzy of the recent Seattle shows have heard Brent talk about the “second Great Depression.” He usually brings it up at some point in the show and urges everyone to help him “make it bigger and better than the first one.” That line gives a useful insight into Brent’s grasp of history. But more importantly - and more frightening: It’s coming true.
Yes, the band’s unemployment rate is way above the national average. Yes, money is tight and we had to postpone our third European tour (we’ll be back soon, promise). But I can’t believe how great the last few shows have been. Holy shit they’ve been intense – and we’ve gotten accustomed to a certain level of intensity over the last couple years that would crumple weaker men. Clubs have been packed tight and folks are ready for serious fun. The second Great Depression is clearly a pro-cowboy environment.
We're doing our part to keep the whole thing going, even trying out some new stage moves. Brent realized a childhood dream and arranged for a dancing girl to accompany our set at Neumo. All of Brent's childhood dreams involve girls taking their clothes off. Atomic Bombshell Ruby Mimosa went all out, introducing each song with a fresh costume, adding a feminine counterpoint to the all-dude, testosterone powerhouse Rodeo stage show.
Such a doll. This is a good time to mention the ladies. Dig this glorious picture from a recent whiskey baptism:
A sea of female flesh writhing beneath a full tray of whiskey. It really makes a cowboy feel like he’s doing his job.
Here’s Sugar. He’s clearly pulling his share of the weight.
Um… this happened:
Couldn’t leave that out. This is tour-level madness, right here is sunny Seattle! You know, we’ve been roped into some nutty shit in Europe…
...but now, we’re seeing something really unexpected. Nobody expected the B.A.R. Brigade! Serious fans dressed in far-out Rodeo gear, getting’ loaded and poppin’ caps. Totally unheard-of in Seattle and exactly the kind of thing that is making this new depression so GREAT.
That’s Kitchen Dick Jones with the painted-on mask. He seems to be the ringleader, but very little is known of this mysterious outfit.
We’re going to head into the studio with producer Tim Harmon to cut our third album. See you on June 13th at the Comet!
Your pal,
Mason
Those of you who saw the Rodeo on our latest US tour or have been caught up in the frenzy of the recent Seattle shows have heard Brent talk about the “second Great Depression.” He usually brings it up at some point in the show and urges everyone to help him “make it bigger and better than the first one.” That line gives a useful insight into Brent’s grasp of history. But more importantly - and more frightening: It’s coming true.
Yes, the band’s unemployment rate is way above the national average. Yes, money is tight and we had to postpone our third European tour (we’ll be back soon, promise). But I can’t believe how great the last few shows have been. Holy shit they’ve been intense – and we’ve gotten accustomed to a certain level of intensity over the last couple years that would crumple weaker men. Clubs have been packed tight and folks are ready for serious fun. The second Great Depression is clearly a pro-cowboy environment.
We're doing our part to keep the whole thing going, even trying out some new stage moves. Brent realized a childhood dream and arranged for a dancing girl to accompany our set at Neumo. All of Brent's childhood dreams involve girls taking their clothes off. Atomic Bombshell Ruby Mimosa went all out, introducing each song with a fresh costume, adding a feminine counterpoint to the all-dude, testosterone powerhouse Rodeo stage show.
Such a doll. This is a good time to mention the ladies. Dig this glorious picture from a recent whiskey baptism:
A sea of female flesh writhing beneath a full tray of whiskey. It really makes a cowboy feel like he’s doing his job.
Here’s Sugar. He’s clearly pulling his share of the weight.
Um… this happened:
Couldn’t leave that out. This is tour-level madness, right here is sunny Seattle! You know, we’ve been roped into some nutty shit in Europe…
...but now, we’re seeing something really unexpected. Nobody expected the B.A.R. Brigade! Serious fans dressed in far-out Rodeo gear, getting’ loaded and poppin’ caps. Totally unheard-of in Seattle and exactly the kind of thing that is making this new depression so GREAT.
That’s Kitchen Dick Jones with the painted-on mask. He seems to be the ringleader, but very little is known of this mysterious outfit.
We love to get out on the Road-eo. But damn it, nights like these make Seattle hard to beat!
We’re going to head into the studio with producer Tim Harmon to cut our third album. See you on June 13th at the Comet!
Your pal,
Mason
Labels: BAR Brigade, flesh, macroeconomics, onstage panties
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