More Road Photos Than You Could EVER Want to See....Live in San Juan Capistrano, Los Angeles and Tempe!

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Gosh, you know, some folks say to us here -- "Y'all should get out more" -- and honestly we DID. This is the amazing story of the latter part of the year 2001 spent following around five hillbillies. As that big rock says in the Star Trek episode, "The City On The Edge of Forever" -- "Many journeys are possible. Let me be your guide!"

Where's the Bus??
"Roll Up! Roll Up for the Mystery Tour!" I thought I heard Chuck Mead singing. I listened casually outside the bus for awhile, and realized the show had already started inside. The first stop was in San Juan Capistrano at the Coach House on Tuesday, October 30th. Oh what a night it would be! The BR bus was recently spotted in the "Down From The Moutain" special that aired on PBS. Do you think they might have Ralph Stanley stashed on board???

Well, looky here! It's the one and only Chuck Mead with his hat and green Gretsch. Go, Boy, Go! Just imagine him as one of the Beatles....haunting Liverpool pubs and generally causing trouble. Here, Chuck does his thing onstage at the Coach House. My folks, friends and family were sitting in the front, singing along and trying not to distract Chuck too much. Although...he did forget the words to "Wild One." It's okay, we forgive ya Chuck!

Go, Chuck, Go!
Gary Plays Guitar Fashion Alert! We saw this outfit at several key shows. It's "The Little Joe" hat and the thrift store suit, but I prefer to think that Gary's stylist is haunting Milan, Paris and London and brought him the latest fashions from chic designer Jean Paul Gautier. Call me a dreamer! Nevertheless, it doesn't matter what he wears, just as long as he keeps singing those lonesome cowboy songs. [Beginning guitar players note: You CAN use a capo to change the key of a song instantly. Here, Mr. Bennett plays a song one half-step up from an open tuning. Betcha didn't know that!]
Jay and his Bass! Jay and Donnie are at opposite ends of the stage usually, but here, through the magic of HTML code, they appear to be side by side. Note: Photos are not actual size!

Donnie With His Fiddle
Chuck Rocks Chuckie Played...Git-taaah-harr....just a Ziggy Stardust moment there! You know, he can be awfully nice to people's parents! He was extra nice to Janet Miner's mom -- and had fun joking with MY mom. Mrs. Mead, you raised a good boy!

Chuck Mead Trivia Fact: Did you know that rock legend Bob Dylan knows Chuck by first name!? I'm so impressed!!!!
Gary and his Brown Outfit Yet another shot of the Little Joe Hat and Brown Suit. For those of you wondering, one pant leg was tucked IN. See below!
Evidence of a Pant Leg Conspiracy!
Yes, It's Shaw! GIMME, GIMME SHAW WILSON!

Shaw's drum kit is so cool. His drumming just keeps getting better and better. His loud, Bobby Brady like shirt did NOT distract him from his drumming duties. He pounded them hard....and you'd be hard pressed to find a more diligent, tasty drummer!
PRESENTING GARY BENNETT, THE NICEST MAN ON EARTH, PART I

Lovely Shirley Hernandez is no stranger to the country music world. She spends a lot of her time traveling to different cities to see her favorite country artists -- like Dwight Yoakam and Dale Watson. Shirley and some of her friends drove down from LA to see the guys -- and Gary always remembers Shirley and gives her big hugs. Another reason to vote for Gary and help him win the honor of Nicest Man on Earth. [Where do you vote for that, anyway? Whatcha talking about, Willis?-- Ed.]
Gary and Shirley Hernandez
Gary and his Indian Gal Pals
PRESENTING GARY BENNETT, THE NICEST MAN ON EARTH, PART II

Even when ambushed by Indian women, Gary stops, smiles and poses for photos. These two gals (one of them claims she's Arigon Starr -- the other one has been mistaken for an Old Ponca Woman) thought that by wearing black or band t-shirts that Gary Bennett might get confused or possibly even IGNORE them. HAH! No, like some kind of benevolent character from "Bonanza" or "Gunsmoke," Gary not only spotted them but insisted on having his picture with them. I am SO pulling your leg! That's really Arigon Starr, Gary and her mom, the talented (and not at all sullen) Ruth Wahpecome. [Someone has a LOT of time on their hands!-- Ed.]

Oh, you thought that was IT? Heh, heh, heh. There's more, much more....more than you could ever read in one sitting!

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