Up and Rolling...



Highlights and Nightmares

Practice at A.C.C.

Dave's Basement

The "Dave Is Dead" rumor.

The trips to Waterhen and to Gilbert Plains have to be highlights in the "Trips To Hell" category.

 

Bookings - 1989

Jan 5th - 7th - Bronco's Bar & Steakpit (Melita)

Brad and Sharon were unable to attend on Friday Night due to a snow storm.

Feb 10 and 11 - Carberry Motor Inn

The band blew a breaker getting ready. The bar manager was not happy.

March 17 & 18 - Minnedosa Inn

First trip with the new blue bus!

 

April 8 - Hamiota Hall (School Dance)

The band got an open liquor charge - caught drinking in the bus between sets! (We were too lazy to walk across the street to the bar!)

April 14 and 15 - Nelson Inn in Swan River

Audience requested Hank Williams Jr. all night.

July 1 - Waterhen

Swam in the river.

It was a bad day for Dave. Let left his snare drum in Minnedosa. He passed out on the way home and Brad Gurr filled his hat with shaving cream. Then Mark left him in the bus when we got home and he wouldn't wake up.

August 6 - Band Blast for Charity in Oak Lake.

August 25 - Minnedosa - Outdoors at the Beach

Lots of bugs!
Sharon was on maternity leave and Danika Gustal filled in.

Nov 3 & 4 - Melita Inn

On Saturday night Lisa and Jo-Lyn were the only 2 in the bar when the band started.

Dec. 8&9 - City Centre (Brandon)

Karyn just about got in a fight about winning a game of pool!

Dec. 23 - Glenella - Christmas Social

Great Crowd.

1990

March 8,9,&10
- City Centre

March 23 & 24 - Hamiota Bar

The band got a double encore on Saturday night!

April 12 & 13 - J.J. Shooter's Bar - Minnedosa

May 12 - Glenella - Social

Sharon's last time with the band - with the second child on the way - she took the early retirement package.

The band decided to go on as a four piece. They purchased PA equipment and hired Scott's sister, Patti, as an agent.