PHOENIX. February 03, 2005. The Mason Jar
Sat Feb 05, 2005 11:06 am
PHOENIX FEBRUARY 4, 2005 The Mason Jar (oh wait, i said that in the title)
Hi everyone.
First, I'm in the van. My computer screen is almost pure white, but I can see the type on the left of the screen well enough to write a bit of copy for you this fine day while driving down the I-8 toward San Diego. Apologies for my dismal attempt to raise the surrender flag on this tour journal. Nothing hurts more right now than to resign to failure on something that that's been such a consistent part of Eisley's history as a touring band. After sending out my fatal e-blast to the dept's I work with at the label, management and a few others, I packed up, we loaded out, and once on the road, I got a call from my good friend Thomas a few minutes ago who might be able to fedx me a small, old, flat-screen monitor... I can use it as an external monitor and...maybe be back in the game.
PHOENIX
Like I mentioned earlier, it was a pretty ok show. I think the band sounded good. It's not a great room. Very indie. very metal. very small. We saw familiar faces and got to hang out a bit after the show...
With Jon and Weston running fever - and the girls not feeling very well either, I'm not so sure the band was able to win over many. Then again, I'm not really sure that Phoenix really gets Eisley. I mean, there was clapping and some cheering, but...it just felt stagnant in the small, metal venue (so we're told) wasn't even full. The promotor said he was happy; there were about 200 + kids there, but.... I wasn't really so encouraged, to be honest.
But, regardless, we'll be back at the Marquee on the NfG tour - so, hey, we'll see what happens. The good thing about the location is - it's a mandatory stop, pretty much. Still none of this brilliant deduction should take away from the fact that there are amazing people we meet every time we come to this area... everyone is so friendly and supportive. Oh, and...Mondo, the Regional WEA rep is amazing. He's probably one of the best in the nation. And, those Zia people were so cool... invited Eisley to do this acoustic showcase, which I vow to put a clip up if jon's video turned out ok; And, they actually came to the show. sweet.
Well, either way, it was great meeting new people and talking with fans we've met from previous shows last night. Thanks for coming. We'll have to see how it goes... I think you guys in the area can count on Eisley coming through by default. I hope that makes you happy. Arizona is beautiful and... we love Arizona Tea drinks.
Hope to get pics up soon. It is true that i'm losing the battle, I won't stop fighting. After leaving my monitor on for hours tonight, I can see just enough to type, and if i don't breath on it, there is no digital conniption. bd
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