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Sorry I haven't been posting much, but puter is down at home, and am limited on time here at work. I hope to remedy this very soon.
Okay, about a month or so ago, my old bass player Doc tried to pull me into the band "Hairzilla" - but things went awry, I had one jam with them, and then they went with another guitarist who almost killed the band. Then, they got stranded. The next 5 weeks are booked up for weekends - and no guitarist! So, I had about 15 messages from Doc begging me to call him Wednesday, which led to calls with the singer & other guitarist who were all "We should have went with you in the first place." Doc told them, this guy is our boy.
So, (deep breath) - Even though I quit learning and rehearsing the songs about 2 1/2 weeks ago, I picked up on them quickly last night at my first actual rehearsal with Hairzilla! I had started on an alternative project, and now I am back to this faster than I can think. Insomnia is back hardcore, and I am sweating bullets. Not a wink of sleep last night and only an hour the night before.
Why you may ask?
I'm not sweating my first gig with them tomorrow night in Rolla, MO - however, next weekends "Bike Fest 2" in the Ozarks Zoe Campgrounds is a 2 day event which we open, in front of about 6'000 bikers. That has me a tad sweating. What is freaking me out beyond all recog is... July 22nd we are on the bill with... TED NUGENT!!! I was shitting bricks when I found out we are opening up for Uncle Ted, but then I learned that Ted plays from 9-10:30, and Hairzilla goes on at 11-12:30.
HOW IN THE HELL DO YOU FOLLOW TED NUGENT ON A STAGE?
I know I will be psyched and pumped and everything on the day of the show, but will be shitting a hotel before then. The crowd expectancy is between 18-20'000, and will be the biggest crowd I have ever played for. I'll admit, I am a bit unsettled being thrown into the band at the last minute before a show. But I have done it a dozen times before, sometimes getting a days notice before a gig. But some of this shit I haven't even LISTENED TO in 20 years. Poison... I never listened to, but can play their shit in my sleep. I don't know. Just a bit nervous since I haven't really gigged out since Act of God.
The only thing that could possibly fuck this up for me is....
I'm not even gonna go there!!!
Getting My Yah-Yahs Out,
Carl "Mack" D
PS - For more info go to www.hairzillaband.com
And yes, they now have me listed as in the band but um, no - that isn't me in the band photo. New pics coming next week.
Oh, and only one cluster in 4 months. Not bad for a former(?) chronic eh?
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Re: Would YOU be Nervous?
« Reply #1 on: Jun 16th, 2006, 1:56pm » |
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Carl, I've listened to the music you've put on here. You'll do great. Teach Ole Ted a few tricks while your there. Enjoy it!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Would YOU be Nervous?
« Reply #2 on: Jun 16th, 2006, 2:05pm » |
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I wish I had known earlier. Rolla isn't too far to take a road trip but I got a kids birthday party tomorrow night and I have to be there.
Keep us up to date on the band and maybe I can get the rest of the Ch crowd in the Ozarks to attend a concert sometime.
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Re: Would YOU be Nervous?
« Reply #3 on: Jun 16th, 2006, 2:17pm » |
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Well, I would be nervous, but that's cause I am not a musician and dont have any experience in it.
You, my brother, are a professional. You are Da Man, you own this, this is all you.
Get your ass out there and do what you do,
Just dont fuck it up!!!!
Peace, bro, knock'em dead.
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Re: Would YOU be Nervous?
« Reply #4 on: Jun 16th, 2006, 2:21pm » |
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I don't think you have anything to be nervous about 
easy for me to say! after checking out your link i just wish you had a gig coming up closer to me. it sounds like you guy's really ROCK! why aren't you booked for the convention huh? you sound like perfect headbangers!!!
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« Reply #5 on: Jun 16th, 2006, 8:11pm » |
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Way To Go CarlD great job go for your dreams. All my spare "good luck" and some extra too for you and rock on dude Ü Terry
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Re: Would YOU be Nervous?
« Reply #6 on: Jun 16th, 2006, 8:16pm » |
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Yes, I would be nervous, but I'm thrilled for you.
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Re: Would YOU be Nervous?
« Reply #7 on: Jun 16th, 2006, 8:17pm » |
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Ditto, what Terry said!
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Re: Would YOU be Nervous?
« Reply #8 on: Jun 16th, 2006, 9:05pm » |
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Rock on!
Hope you have a great time, say hi to Ted for us.
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« Reply #9 on: Jun 16th, 2006, 9:28pm » |
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Being nervous is a hair away from being confidently pumped. Thats awesome stuff Carl. Enjoy the experience.
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Re: Would YOU be Nervous?
« Reply #10 on: Jun 16th, 2006, 9:33pm » |
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WooooooHoooooo Carl this is it!!!! Do it Carl!!! Yep I would be nervous... We are nervous Carl... But you can do it... I'll be prayin for you and sending you big time vibes.... Just be there and absorb every minute of the experience...
Don't ever let your pride (being picked second) get in the way of having the time of your life..... it wasn't being picked second. It was a second chance at the big time. I am so proud of you...and wait til they read some of your stuff... they will know they made the right choice....
but Carl remember....who your friends are!!!
Break a Leg buddy....love ya Ree (your karma sharer)
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Re: Would YOU be Nervous?
« Reply #11 on: Jun 16th, 2006, 11:12pm » |
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All I can say Carl, is that you're gonna do just fine. 
Try to enjoy it. It's something to talk about....here especially. 
Charlie.....who has all the musical ability of a sledge hammer.
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« Reply #12 on: Jun 16th, 2006, 11:14pm » |
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Only if Nugent were in the first row with a cross bow.
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« Reply #13 on: Jun 16th, 2006, 11:42pm » |
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When they talk about BIG breaks this is what they meant....
Nerves are ok, they'll keep you on your toes, but when those lights shine down and the drummer hits those first few beats, you'll be in action and there is nothing to stop you from shinin'. Don't be your own worst enemy.. You have the skill and talent to bring this full circle.
Break a leg ROCK ON!!!
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Re: Would YOU be Nervous?
« Reply #14 on: Jun 17th, 2006, 12:10am » |
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No reason to be nervous. The bikers will love you and besides you probably play better than Nugent now anyway. Enjoy the ride and rock on!
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Re: Would YOU be Nervous?
« Reply #15 on: Jun 17th, 2006, 12:17am » |
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on Jun 16th, 2006, 11:14pm, chewy wrote:
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I'd be nervous if Nugent were in the LAST row with a crossbow.
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Re: Would YOU be Nervous?
« Reply #16 on: Jun 17th, 2006, 12:55am » |
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So Ted's gonna warm the stage up for ya's ? Seen him as few times......just wear camo and let him warm the the crowd up and when you get on stage they won't know what hit them ! Blend in and be a part of the party............BIKERS rule !!! Wsh we could be there cuz I'd be tellin EVERYONE you were goin to hit the stage and get the crowds MOTOR RUNNIN !! You'll ROCK.......wishin I could be there Pam
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Re: Would YOU be Nervous?
« Reply #17 on: Jun 17th, 2006, 11:36pm » |
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on Jun 16th, 2006, 11:12pm, Charlie wrote:All I can say Carl, is that you're gonna do just fine.
Try to enjoy it. It's something to talk about....here especially.
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on Jun 17th, 2006, 12:17am, brewcrew wrote:
I'd be nervous if Nugent were in the LAST row with a crossbow. |
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LMMFAO!
Actually, by the time we hit the stage, uncle Ted will be off with his hunting prize of the night I am sure, and everyone will be so partied up and rocked out... we'll just be the after hours band keeping the party going!
I'M LUV'N IT!
Mack Danger
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