The ambulance is bought. Its been seen around Fernie - including parked behind the stage at the Fernie Fest - and it has the look of a serious touring machine.
The boys have been seen daily hiking down into their 'space'; in Fernie to work on their summer show set list. Seen on the deck have been steve, Mike, Troy, and Andrew, so it looks like the full 5 piece band will be on tour this summer. Mark is likely working away up in Calgary. His drums will be there when the lights go down I suspect.
Rumours abound that the band will be at the 'Main' and 'The Railway Club' in Vancouver, as well as at two sites in Victoria and one up island in Ladysmith. They'll be opening for David P smith, and the Buttless Chaps on this tour, as well as having a full show or two on their own - a definite step up the ladder in the music business I'd say.
Well, I'll be following in their footsteps as they haul ass down to the coast in the ambulance, and I'll let you know how things turn out as I find out.
Their number one fan signs off for now....
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Canada Day Weekend Report - late
3 shows, 4 days. The fundraiser was somewhat of a letdown, as the fundraising committee may not have done the best job of promoting the event - so a good portion of the money raised came from the tickets the band sold.
Having said that, the band had a good 'practice' - in front of a very small but appreciative audience. The fellows loaded up Steve's truck and Troy's car and headed to Calgary Saturday morning - where they set up for a wedding (private party) show. The afternoon was marked by the hunt for 220 Volt power - which took too long and involved too many people, but was finally accomplished thanks to the hard work of Mike. Set up on the ample-sized stage was a breeze after that.
The night was shared with a rather overly energetic DJ (who, truth be told, did the job she was hired to do - she got people up dancing).
BBT closed the night with a short but well delivered set of all of the requested songs - to a responsive audience of wedding goers.
Sunday began early with the return trip (Troy MC'd the show in Fernie, so he left really early) to Fernie and a set up for the show at the first annual Fernie Fest.
Now that was a festival that may have a future - BBT's show was short and very tight. Feedback from the audience afterwards certainly showed that the guys did a bang up job on stage.
Summer is on now!!!!!
Having said that, the band had a good 'practice' - in front of a very small but appreciative audience. The fellows loaded up Steve's truck and Troy's car and headed to Calgary Saturday morning - where they set up for a wedding (private party) show. The afternoon was marked by the hunt for 220 Volt power - which took too long and involved too many people, but was finally accomplished thanks to the hard work of Mike. Set up on the ample-sized stage was a breeze after that.
The night was shared with a rather overly energetic DJ (who, truth be told, did the job she was hired to do - she got people up dancing).
BBT closed the night with a short but well delivered set of all of the requested songs - to a responsive audience of wedding goers.
Sunday began early with the return trip (Troy MC'd the show in Fernie, so he left really early) to Fernie and a set up for the show at the first annual Fernie Fest.
Now that was a festival that may have a future - BBT's show was short and very tight. Feedback from the audience afterwards certainly showed that the guys did a bang up job on stage.
Summer is on now!!!!!
Friday, June 29, 2007
Canada Day Weeekend
Since I am as busy as everyone else, this'll be a short one.
The band played to a small but steady crowd at the Brickhouse last night - and we did quite well.
No drummer though.
A couple of the local guitar players joined us in a jam at the end of the night - we did Johnny Cash proud, that's a for sure. We had some serious fun as a group of musicians getting together and just playing for fun.
Tonight the band is packing up for the trip tomorrow to Calgary - a private function also known as a large wedding) for use to rock out at tomorrow night.
Sunday night sees the band in action on stage 'B' at 8:00 PM (Fernie Fest). We will be the closing act.
Should be a great show to see - lots of effects to participate in.....
The band played to a small but steady crowd at the Brickhouse last night - and we did quite well.
No drummer though.
A couple of the local guitar players joined us in a jam at the end of the night - we did Johnny Cash proud, that's a for sure. We had some serious fun as a group of musicians getting together and just playing for fun.
Tonight the band is packing up for the trip tomorrow to Calgary - a private function also known as a large wedding) for use to rock out at tomorrow night.
Sunday night sees the band in action on stage 'B' at 8:00 PM (Fernie Fest). We will be the closing act.
Should be a great show to see - lots of effects to participate in.....
Bull River Inn
What a place. We did a fundraiser up there for a local family who were burned out of their home. We loaded up in the mid morning and drove up to the ranch, set up in the afternoon and played through the night.
The ranch is located in a beautiful spot, surrounded by mountains. The buildings and grounds are fantastic.
The staff was beyond expectations.
The food and hospitality were superb (although the roast pork was not everyone's favourite meal, it was very tasty).
We played to the crowd - which dwindled down in size as the night progressed - it is a long drive home on country dirt roads.
We stayed overnight.
Packed out at about 9 am the next morning and home we went.
The ranch is located in a beautiful spot, surrounded by mountains. The buildings and grounds are fantastic.
The staff was beyond expectations.
The food and hospitality were superb (although the roast pork was not everyone's favourite meal, it was very tasty).
We played to the crowd - which dwindled down in size as the night progressed - it is a long drive home on country dirt roads.
We stayed overnight.
Packed out at about 9 am the next morning and home we went.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
June is a busy month
From what I've heard, Big Bubba is spending the month of June playing gigs to raise money for all sorts of causes, from the Fernie Arts Council to helping out people who have had house fires, BBT is doing a series of socially responsible gigs. Yep, At the Bull River Guest Ranch, Island Lake Lodge, and at the Fernie Arts Station BBT will be rockin' out the house.
Check out their website for dates and times.
The summer tour is pretty well firmed up too - with at least three big dates in the lower mainland area.
Steve is back in town after missing three gigs due to other commitments, and so now the band can once again play their full gig-list using all the various instruments of destruction - tubas, baritones, violins, electric guitars, basses, and keyboards - plus special effects up the ying yang.
And more new songs to make you think.
This weekend sees the band at Island Lake Lodge, next weekend sees them at the Bull River Guest Ranch and The Fernie Arts Station, then the month ends with gigs in Fernie and Calgary (boy, is Canada Day weekend busy or what?) - see you there.
Check out their website for dates and times.
The summer tour is pretty well firmed up too - with at least three big dates in the lower mainland area.
Steve is back in town after missing three gigs due to other commitments, and so now the band can once again play their full gig-list using all the various instruments of destruction - tubas, baritones, violins, electric guitars, basses, and keyboards - plus special effects up the ying yang.
And more new songs to make you think.
This weekend sees the band at Island Lake Lodge, next weekend sees them at the Bull River Guest Ranch and The Fernie Arts Station, then the month ends with gigs in Fernie and Calgary (boy, is Canada Day weekend busy or what?) - see you there.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Exciting opportunity for fans
This Sunday will see the band perform with Great Aunt Ida in Fernie. This should be a great night. Also coming up, the band is on the list of shows for the Fernie Festival at the end of June (July 1st weekend).
Rumour has it that the band is re-working some songs, and bringing back a few more Johnny Cash tunes (done as only Big Bubba can interpret them) for the upcoming gigs, including the June 30th show in Calgary.
Also on the band website (bigbubbacook.com) is a fund-raiser gig at the Bull River Guest ranch.
Just wait until you hear the new songs - Planet Cold with its weird wandering sound space and Sea Horse Drug Binge with its driving rhythm and a flow that will get you out of your seat and onto the dance floor.
The show with the Buttless Chaps is listed on the website - all us fans are very excited about this one. Mark your calendar for sure.
Rumour has it that the band is re-working some songs, and bringing back a few more Johnny Cash tunes (done as only Big Bubba can interpret them) for the upcoming gigs, including the June 30th show in Calgary.
Also on the band website (bigbubbacook.com) is a fund-raiser gig at the Bull River Guest ranch.
Just wait until you hear the new songs - Planet Cold with its weird wandering sound space and Sea Horse Drug Binge with its driving rhythm and a flow that will get you out of your seat and onto the dance floor.
The show with the Buttless Chaps is listed on the website - all us fans are very excited about this one. Mark your calendar for sure.
Friday, May 18, 2007
The Summer Tour
Well, it looks like the summer tour maybe coming together. Dates at the end of June in Calgary and Fernie should act as warm-up gigs for the band, then a few days to fine-tune the sets, load the 'beast' of burden, and off to the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.
As of this second, it looks like there may be dates with David P. Smith, Linda McRae, and possibly a date at the Railway in Vancouver - on stage with a mainliner of some fame. Additional dates will be shared as I hear of them through the grapevine.
Lets hope the weather is sunny.
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