July 30, 2004
I'm gonna keep this short because its Friday down in Key West and  it is the first sunny day we've had since we've been here!  I think I'll go crash Donna's pool at her hotel today!:-)

The shows are going real good down here.  The island is pretty crowded due to mini lobster season! You just never know what's going to happen here in Key West.  For example..... Wednesday night we are about to go on stage and all of a sudden, out of nowhere, about 200 people dressed like pirates crowd the dance
floor and are already in full party swing!  It was a pretty cool night.  People are treating us very good down here.

With that said it is now time to get some sun for this pastey white boy! Take it easy!

Leon

July 24, 2004
     Hello from sunny Panama City Florida. Its good to visit the south once again. I cant say enough about how well we're received by fans and staff alike. Weird thing though. I seem to have trouble remembering what day it is. If my week doesn't start out at the Saloon, I'm all fucked up. Looking very forward to Key West next week. Its kind of like going home, and yet not. We've met people from all over the US this week. And believe it or not, we've even seen a few familiar faces down here.

     I'd like to give  special shout out to my brother Matt back home. You might remember him as the ETB merchandise girl from time to time. Well now you can see him as the bassist for Something Fluid, a kick ass band from Hburg. If you get the chance go check em out.

     Stay safe all, we'll be back soon...

Wade
July 22, 2004
Hello Ya'll, Sorry this one is so short BUT I'm busy as hell getting ready to go down south. We're all excited! Just wanted to remind every one that while we are at Sloppy Joe's you can watch us all week on their live stage cam. It's almost like being there with us.

-Mike 

July 9, 2004
     after a week of moving I'm finally back on the net. I special shout out to my new neighbors and Elvis for helping with the grunt work. Now, time to play catch up.
     How many of you wished our Todd a happy birthday last week ? That's right, our little boy is growing up. Seems like only yesterday we got him his first training bra. Happy birthday brotha.
     So last Wednesday a block from the Saloon, I turn the corner and as a radio van pulls out, I pull into its parking space. As I crawl out of my car and brush past one gentleman, another gentleman approaches me and precedes to berate me about taking the radio stations space. I told the man nothing was posted indicating the spot was theirs, thus leaving it open for anyone to pull in. He growled and away I walked. It wasn't until later that night that I found out more info on the case. From what I understand, the first gentleman was a famous gangster rapper who had been in town signing autographs (wow, sorry I missed that one). It seems that I had turned in front of his car that was to pull into the aforementioned spot and pick him up. Gee...I'm sorry.
     I would be remiss if I didn't mention the death of one of my favorite actors, Marlon Brando. Most everyone knows him from the Godfather. But if you'd like to check out a few of his best performances, I suggest "On The Waterfront", "Young Lions", and "A Streetcar Named Desire".
     Well I'm off to Ohio, stay safe all...
 
Wade 
July 8, 2004
Well it's time to make our second voyage to Put-in-Bay, OH.  We have all been looking forward to getting back there this summer.  We will be sharing the stage with the almighty Pete and Wayne!  Those guys play the day show, then we play at night.  I can't wait to buy their new live CD that they just finished recording at Sloppy Joe's in Key West, FL.  We will share the stage with those guys again in a couple of weeks at Sloppy Joe's.  I can't wait! 
 
I had a great mini vacation over the 4th in Ocean City, MD.  I got sunburned pretty bad, so I'm glowing bright red.  Oh well it was worth it.  I'll just consider that priming for almost a month worth of tropical sun that I have to look forward to during our trip to Florida and the Keys.  Take care everyone. 
 
-Todd
July 3, 2004
Did some cool shows this week.....  Monday we played the bartender's ball at the Hardware Bar in Harrisburg.  Pretty rockin' for a Monday night!  Surprisingly we had some State College folks come down to see us that night!  J.P. and the two Jewish girls.(haha!)  Thanks for makin' the trip down!

Wednesday we played the Saloon (of course) and all I have to say about that is....Happy Birthday Tony!!!!!!!  Man in the Box rocked!!!!!!

Thursday we played at a steak house under a circus tent.  Sounds weird?  It was!  That was probably the loudest show I have ever played in my life!  My ears are still ringing!  We played in the parking lot of Damon's Steak House in Breinigsville right outside of
Allentown.  It was a full day of some righteous heavy metal and all you can eat ribs!  There were some cool local original bands there like Envy, Type 14, Sick Cell, and Fuzzland Pilgrim. (if I left any out I'm sorry).  Pretty cool show.  From what I heard there will be some more outdoor events at Damon's so stay tuned.

We played 15 North in West Chester on Friday.  I can't believe how mobbed it was!  I figured, 4th of July weekend....everyone's going to be down the shore.  Not so!  This was our first weekend gig here since I've been in the band and it was great!  The only thing that sucked about it was the club has no air conditioning!  It was just a touch muggy! (just a touch):-).

Anyway,  I hope everyone is having a good holiday weekend.  Stay safe and if you're not doing anything tonight (Sat) come on down to The Ridge in Pottstown.  Take it easy!  God Bless America!

Leon

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