Here is a teaser for you - rumour has it that Big Bubba Tres will be playing a loud rock show ('black shirt show') at A Bar Named Sue (2nd Ave., Fernie - down the block from the Vogue Theatre) on the 29th. Further details include a hint of confetti and lights. Quite possibly you'll hear the world premiere of more than one song from the planned themed CD....
Plan on staying up late that night for sure!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
August 14th @ 'The RedTree'
The RedTree is a new restaurant in Fernie. A larger room than the other places too. They have been running a summer entertainment program where they bring in local acts to play through the dinner hour. BBT was offered a night and accepted.
The band gathered together at 1:00 PM to load out for the ‘acoustic show’ (guitars, ukuleles, banjos, accordions, 3 keyboards, a trumpet, baritone, tuba, cello, two electric basses, electric guitar, mandolin, lights, sound system....). All five were there - Troy, Mike, Mark, Steve, and Andrew. They filled Mike’s Blazer and Steve's Toyota. A small show only in band's mind. Set up was nice (and really hot).
They took to the stage at 7:00 PM to a half-full restaurant… and most everyone liked them – BBT kept the volume quite reasonable. They broke for a dinner break of prime rib etc. (beer was on the house too). They then got back up for a second set – until 10:30 or so. They played really well, with lots of heart and colour in their music.
A great show that left everyone very happy.
The band gathered together at 1:00 PM to load out for the ‘acoustic show’ (guitars, ukuleles, banjos, accordions, 3 keyboards, a trumpet, baritone, tuba, cello, two electric basses, electric guitar, mandolin, lights, sound system....). All five were there - Troy, Mike, Mark, Steve, and Andrew. They filled Mike’s Blazer and Steve's Toyota. A small show only in band's mind. Set up was nice (and really hot).
They took to the stage at 7:00 PM to a half-full restaurant… and most everyone liked them – BBT kept the volume quite reasonable. They broke for a dinner break of prime rib etc. (beer was on the house too). They then got back up for a second set – until 10:30 or so. They played really well, with lots of heart and colour in their music.
A great show that left everyone very happy.
Jam Night @ 'A Bar Named Sue' August 12th
After a really solid practice, the band packed it in about 11:30 or so and headed to ‘A Bar Named Sue’ to find out about the specifics around the August 29th show – were they sharing the stage with other bands or not. The boys unintentionally dropped in to a jam night. As they walked through the door, the room said ‘hey BBT is here…’ They grabbed beers as they were asked to play. The stage held a drum kit, one guitar, and a bass.
The bass player of the group before BBT was left handed, (he is an excellent player by the way) so there was no issue around instruments. Troy, Mark and Steve played three songs – 3 Eyed, Peanut Butter Tongue , and …. ?? they rocked… they got applause, and they were asked to play more (as it was a jam night, they declined to play longer).
Afterwards, the other players – all younger, commented on how cool it was to see the older generation rock out.
The bass player of the group before BBT was left handed, (he is an excellent player by the way) so there was no issue around instruments. Troy, Mark and Steve played three songs – 3 Eyed, Peanut Butter Tongue , and …. ?? they rocked… they got applause, and they were asked to play more (as it was a jam night, they declined to play longer).
Afterwards, the other players – all younger, commented on how cool it was to see the older generation rock out.
Monday, August 4, 2008
July 4th @ The Brickhouse in Fernie BC
Another great show by the boys. The bar was full - with people coming from neighbouring towns just to hear BBT play, and play well. When they took to the stage at 9:30 it was full, and as they ended their half-hour encore at 1:30 or so, it was still full. In between those two points, the band played their 'black shirt' show to their usual high standards - including their live hits 3-Eyed Farmboy, Utopia, George Foreman Grill and others. They also played their interpretations of a couple of pop hits (of course they played War Pigs!), a few Johnny (Cash) tunes, and some of their new works from the Speckie project.
Take a look at the photos of Steve (bass, ukulele, keyboards), Mark (drums), Andrew (various horns, electric violin), Mike (guitars, keyboards, strings)and of course Troy (guitars, vocals, accordions, banjo, ukulele, and other things) having fun at the show.
Their next show is a coffee house at 'The Redtree' in Fernie on August 14th, and a full bar show at 'A Bar Named Sue' in Fernie on the 29th of August (you might even hear some wild covers of a few Led Zeppelin favourites!!!).
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Summer Dates...
The latest news from the band includes a confirmed date at 'The Brickhouse' in Fernie BC on July 4th, and a show at 'Fernie Fest' on either August 22nd or 23rd... there are still some details to be worked out.
The boys are back in the practice space preparing for these and other upcoming dates. Rumour has it that Steve is spending time on a Korg synthesizer - adding another instrument and another bank of sounds to the many songs of Big Bubba Tres.
Saturday June 23rd will see most of the band make the Virgin Fest in Calgary, where they plan to watch 'The Flaming Lips' - a band favourite, and a show not to be missed.
The boys are back in the practice space preparing for these and other upcoming dates. Rumour has it that Steve is spending time on a Korg synthesizer - adding another instrument and another bank of sounds to the many songs of Big Bubba Tres.
Saturday June 23rd will see most of the band make the Virgin Fest in Calgary, where they plan to watch 'The Flaming Lips' - a band favourite, and a show not to be missed.
Is there product coming?
Big Bubba and the boys have been plugging away at a concept album, dealing with the evils around the life and times of Richard Speck. Also in the pipes is a multi-CD story that outlines the evil that Satan unleashes on the planet, how the zombies take over, and then and how it turns so bad that Satan has to send a killer rabbit to straighten things out.
For those who's interests remain more mainstream (a relative term with this band...), rumour has it that an album of Big Bubba Tres's classic live songs is also nearing completion. This collection could include such well known crowd pleasing staples as 'Down in the Boonies', 'Sister for Your Knife', 'Rodeo Robots', 'Weasel Mountain', 'Zeppelin's a Balloon', 'Utopia', 'George Foreman Grill', 'Three-eyed Farmboy', and 'Mudbound in the Prairie' among others.
The band has not announced a release date for any of these song collections, so keep coming back here for updates.
For those who's interests remain more mainstream (a relative term with this band...), rumour has it that an album of Big Bubba Tres's classic live songs is also nearing completion. This collection could include such well known crowd pleasing staples as 'Down in the Boonies', 'Sister for Your Knife', 'Rodeo Robots', 'Weasel Mountain', 'Zeppelin's a Balloon', 'Utopia', 'George Foreman Grill', 'Three-eyed Farmboy', and 'Mudbound in the Prairie' among others.
The band has not announced a release date for any of these song collections, so keep coming back here for updates.
March 28 2008 – The Royal 3 band bill
BBT shared the Royal stage with with "The Gruff" (The Gruff , a 3 women, 1 man band with stand-up bass, violin, a kick drum and a marching-style snare were beginning a cross-country tour) and "Kent McAlister and the Iron Choir" (Kent MacAlister shared the stage with BBT at ‘The Main’ in Vancouver last summer. This time BBT was warming up for him as he was bringing his band through on their Canadian tour).
In what may have been become their last show at ‘The Royal’ the boys played one of their strongest shows up to that point in time.
Set up began early in the afternoon while Steve and Mike worked at their paying jobs. Mark and Troy did the heavy lugging and setting up of stuff. As 5:00 pm rolled by Steve and Mike showed up and took over. Sound checks were done, monitors were set up and everything seemed to be ready to go.
The other bands showed up near dinnertime, and the 3 groups met, chatted, took pictures, drank some beer, and arranged for some downtime before the show.
The set list Big Bubba Tres played was; Mud Bound in the Prairies, 3 – Eyed Farm Boy, George Forman Grill, Whiskey Hit The Liver, Peanut Butter Tongue, Zombies in the Snow, Sister for your Knife, Rodeo Robots, Sea Monkey Drug Binge, Weasel on your Face, Like A Virgin, Utopia, and Weasel Mountain.
The show was a hit. BBT truly rocked. They played their set and tore down and hauled gear back to ‘the space’ while Kent set up. The place was packed – likely close to 200 people. Kent's set was a hit, And The Gruff took over and played until closing time.
People from both bands talked to Troy throughout the night and they all said that BBT should have headlined the show. They repeatedly said to the crowd that Fernie was very lucky to have a band like Big Bubba Tres as a ‘local band’ in their midst.
Tres was tight, their songs were well arranged, and the words were great. Comments made included “you are not a guitar driven band’, and both bands said that BBT could make it in Vancouver, if not nationally.
The Royal shut its doors ‘for good’ shortly after the show....
In what may have been become their last show at ‘The Royal’ the boys played one of their strongest shows up to that point in time.
Set up began early in the afternoon while Steve and Mike worked at their paying jobs. Mark and Troy did the heavy lugging and setting up of stuff. As 5:00 pm rolled by Steve and Mike showed up and took over. Sound checks were done, monitors were set up and everything seemed to be ready to go.
The other bands showed up near dinnertime, and the 3 groups met, chatted, took pictures, drank some beer, and arranged for some downtime before the show.
The set list Big Bubba Tres played was; Mud Bound in the Prairies, 3 – Eyed Farm Boy, George Forman Grill, Whiskey Hit The Liver, Peanut Butter Tongue, Zombies in the Snow, Sister for your Knife, Rodeo Robots, Sea Monkey Drug Binge, Weasel on your Face, Like A Virgin, Utopia, and Weasel Mountain.
The show was a hit. BBT truly rocked. They played their set and tore down and hauled gear back to ‘the space’ while Kent set up. The place was packed – likely close to 200 people. Kent's set was a hit, And The Gruff took over and played until closing time.
People from both bands talked to Troy throughout the night and they all said that BBT should have headlined the show. They repeatedly said to the crowd that Fernie was very lucky to have a band like Big Bubba Tres as a ‘local band’ in their midst.
Tres was tight, their songs were well arranged, and the words were great. Comments made included “you are not a guitar driven band’, and both bands said that BBT could make it in Vancouver, if not nationally.
The Royal shut its doors ‘for good’ shortly after the show....
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