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Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, Bakersfield, CA -- April 21, 2000
The road trip continued onto the Belly-Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Just north of San Diego, the Belly-Up is one of the best places in town for a live show.
Well, hate to tell you this, but the camera DID NOT make it inside for this gig. There was even some searchin' after the show -- only to discover it was left in the car.
We didn't get pictures of the guys with their canned hams, Bennett The Bear, or the inflatible sheep. There's also no pictures of the Question of Beatles quiz between Nicholas Peters (our drummer) vs. Chuck Mead. Maybe that's a good thing! At least there are no pictures of myself, Gay and Yolanda (aka darkmadonna) doing Beatle-style screams for the boys. Surely there would have been some blackmail involved.
Onto Bakersfield!
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Here's the marquee out front of the Crystal Palace.
As you can see....every Friday and Saturday you go watch Buck Owens do his thing.
Another road trip! Yes!
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Up and coming country star, MELVA TOAST got the nod to introduce the band.
We met Melva at the Whisky gig. She had our Chippewa pal Shirley with her.
Yes, her hair is THAT big. She's a real sweetheart!
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Let the SHOW begin! Here's Gary in his brown regalia. He had some surprises in store for us later in the show!
No, he didn't come out in one of Buck's sparkly suits!
He and Jay changed the words in "Cherokee Boogie" especially for us and our ailing dad.
Instead of "Hey-Ho-Aleena," they sang "Apache A-Go Go!"
Try it -- it works!
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Exclusive LIVE Coverage from the bottom of Don Herron's Pedal Steel
It's twice as exciting as a NASCAR challenge when expert driver Don Herron puts the pedal to the metal during a BR5-49 show.
Foregoing the usual knee pedals and bulky switches, Herron fires up his engine with Metallica-like verve on songs like "Even If It's Wrong."
You'll know it's NOT wrong when Herron takes a spin around the Crystal Palace in this slick rig!
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This lovely lil' gal came to the show complete with lunchbox! We know the boys' shows can get a little lengthy, but there really is no need to pack a sandwich!
Seriously, this is Ellen -- and she is Clem Burke's fiancee. Don't recall Clem? He's the backbeat of 80's fave band, Blondie.
The Tide is Definitely High!
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Gary sings a soulful number, while Chuck watches his back.
Chuck has been trained at a special school to learn to deal with stage divers, mosh pits and rowdy fans who dare leap onstage to dance with the band.
We're sorry to report that his training failed during the stop at the Maritime Hall gig in San Francisco.
Back to school, Chuck!
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| I tried to sneak up on Smilin' Jay and get a picture of him rockin' out. Unfortunately, I was spotted and subjected to one of Jay's "looks." I retreated to the back of the room, tail between legs. These photos bear witness to my encounter.
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Buck's Crystal Palace comes complete with two huge video screens on either side of the stage.
There's a good view from each seat -- although think of the taunting that could happen from the balcony.
Those of you who like to cause trouble, follow me upstairs!
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The future Governor of West Virginia GETS DOWN!
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Gary Bennett makes sure we're not acting up too bad at the side of the stage.
We always get rowdy when Chuck sings "18 Wheels and a Crowbar!"
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Gay gazes adoringly at Chuck. You can glimpse the BR5-49 tattoo at the side of picture on Gay's arm.
Chuck later displayed his fine tattoo of Hank Williams, Sr. It is truly a work of art!
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Keith....Sounds like Teen Spirit!
Keith Thompson is a wonderful chap who makes sure the band's gear and sound is A-OK...night after night.
Don't be fooled by his mild-mannered looks. He can deadlift over 500 pounds and recently challenged Magus Magnusson to the title of World's Strongest Man.
I mean...don't you watch ESPN-2? Come on!
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Another party's over....and I'm left cold sober.....
Keith and friends wish you a happy summer and hope you'll return to Bakersfield's Crystal Palace real soon!
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©1999-2004 Wacky Productions Unlimited. All Rights Reserved.
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