Show last Saturday

Went solo to Balazo to see the Dead Pets(UK), Los Dryheavers(Watsonville, CA) and La Plebe(SF).

After getting home from Kristi's Saturday night I contemplated going to Balazo. Kept on backing out because 1: The Weather sucked. IT was raining. and 2. I don't like flying solo.

Ever since Rich moved to Vegas I've gone to lesser shows. Sometimes I'll go to a show with Chris, Jesse or Rich V, but I just can't find the motivation to go by myself. It was already 10:30, but I figured I'd make it to watch La Plebe because they would always come out to the Eskapo shows back in the days, I thought it would be cool and adventurous if I went by myself. I missed out on the 'heavers but managed to make it halfway through the Dead Pets. They were awesome... UK Ska-punk.... the real thing... accents and all. They were excellent. I saw them last time the played with La Plebe at Studio Z back when Augie was still with the band. Man have things changed. Ran into little Javier, and bought him a beer. I rarely drink anymore so I ended up buying myself a mojito and a tecate. We talked for a bit and caught up. It was good talking with him. I walked around and recognized some of the regulars. I realized I haven't been out to a show like this for a while. It was refreshing... La Plebe went up next and I stood in front of Lupe, the bass player. He acknowledged me and I rose my drink in his honor. It was cool seeing those guys. Last time I saw La Plebe play, Eskapo was still together. They zipped through their set. I have to admit I'm not as familiar with the new songs, but they did play some of their classics, as well as a new song! It was a typical show though. The crowd was hyped, moshing and crowd surfing. I spent most of my time watching the mics in case they fell. It was the roadie-instinct in me I guess... They even dedicated a song our friend Bruce and some folks in the crowd yelled back in acknowledgement. That was really touching. Javier and I toasted from across the stage. After the show, I talked to the guys and congratulated them on a great show. I talked to Alberto and Tony about possibly doing a show in August for Bruce. They said they were down... but it's all I need to motivate myself to get a good show together.... So I'll say it right now... Minority Threat II will be in August. All in all, it was a good night... As for now, I'm anticipating the return of Eskapo next week...