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Central Illinois Blues Society, Springfield, Illinois |
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Boy's Corner |
July 19, 2010 |
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I'm
up around 7 am after having slept well and now I'm off
for a run around Galesburg. I'm finding this is a great
way to explore some of the towns that we are staying during
our travels. Galesburg has lots of old churches and government
building that were built in the late 1800's. I get back
to the hotel where I relax until check out time.
Off to Springfield at 12 pm and it is starting to rain. Good
thing the drive is only a short 2 hour drive. Aw the mid-west.
Thunder and lightning storms are a part of life here. We get
to the hotel at about 2:30 and check in. At 6 pm we get to
the Alamo to load in and set up. Will, our sound man, is there
but even though we are set up we do not get to do a sound
check as he needs more time to finish his set up. So we go
back to the hotel to change and warm up for an 8:30 show.
The rain has let up momentarily for our drive back to the
Alamo where there is a healthy size crowd waiting for us to
kick off our sets. Bud and Rita, Laurie's parents and
Simone and Bobby, fans of the band are there. Despite the
room being very boomy with a lot of competing frequencies
the audience is very receptive. Will tells me that usually
everyone leaves after the first set, it being a Monday night,
but this crowd stays with us right through until midnight.
The Central Blues Society is alive and thriving well here
in Springfield and they made the LMB feel right at home. Thanks
guys.
At the end of the night the rain has returned so we load out
as quick and efficiently as we can to keep us and the gear
dry. We get back to the hotel around 1 am for a much deserved
good night's rest.
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