Gypsy Tea Room (ballroom). Dallas, Texas. 10.13.04

Wed Oct 13, 2004 3:48 am

pics added.

The Dallas show awaits us. Good times. Friends. The first place to really
embrace Eisley's music... There's no place like Dallas. Can't wait. See
you guys tonight. Will try to get there early to load in. Make sure you get
there early for tickets if you don't have one. The line last time wrapped
around the block and tons of Eisle fans never made it in before doors.

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Dallas wins. No contest. At no other venue did fans start clapping in unison for
Eisley to come out...and then beg outloud for an encore. The enthusiasm and
interraction and connection between the band and the audience was amazing. Add to
this that the sound was the best of the entire tour and you have a solid Dallas
victory that can't be rivaled. I applaud the Dallas fans and those who drove from
nearby markets to see the opener.

Also - The Tea Room... managers, staff, crew, sound, security... everyone, as usual,
was so sweet to us. (there, i used the best word to describe the reality). Scott Begs,
the promoter, told me over and over how much they enjoyed the band, how the kicked
A___.... even an hour after we'd gone ( I left my video cam in the kitchen where we
broke down the gear) that the crew and everyone was still talking about Eisley...how
amazing they were and how nice. I'm not bloating; I'm just telling you what kind of
people work at The Gypsy Ballroom.

And a separate paragraph of cheers for Tommy - who is a huge eisley fan....and ran
sound tonight. I... I... I can't continue. I'm losing medulic data through my dorsal
port.

We leave for Birming the ham at 11am. I'm beat... bd

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The Dallas show was like a big family renunion. Hundreds of friends who've been
coming to this bands' shows - reaching as far back as 1999. Layers and layers of
friends and boardies spanning the band's history. It was so great.

Talking to Nathan from S.P. after was refreshing... he watched the show from the
back of the room; he was so amused that Texans were demanding an encore...
thought the crowd was amazing... and was so thankful for their response as well. We
were reflecting on the tour... how it's gone by like wildfire... but when we think back to
Atlanta, it seems like a month ago. Strange.

Thanks to everyone who came out. I mean it. ok then. Pics up in a few days... bd

I did mention that Eisley is headlining the New Years Eve party at Trees right? ok.

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mykatjim

eisley day! it's here!! finally!!!!!!

so i'm debating on whether or not i should get there super early to try and avoid a long line. i hate standing in line! it was such a horrendous wait the last time.

posted Wed Oct 13, 2004 9:35 am

ptah

do we know when Eisley goes on? I'm thinking 9-ish, maybe a bit later?

P.

posted Wed Oct 13, 2004 9:55 am

CHRIS~!

I hope a little bit after nine b/c I have a night class and don't want to be late...or I could skip.

posted Wed Oct 13, 2004 10:05 am

BK

Skip, I alone am worth it.

posted Wed Oct 13, 2004 10:07 am

ambientgecko

if only I were not stuck in college...in Norman...away from my home...30 minutes from the show

posted Wed Oct 13, 2004 3:45 pm

melleners

Great Show!

Just got back from the show and although the band played quite a few songs I wasn't familiar with, they also played "Mr. Pine", "Telescope Eyes", "Marvelous Things" and "I Wasn't Prepared". They sounded a bit heavy on the bass (I would've liked to have heard Chauntelle's guitar and Stacy and Sherri's voices a bit better), but they were great anyway. I met Sherri and Stacy outside the Tea Room and, as everyone says, they were so nice!!! I hope to see much more of them in the future. I was wondering if they had any kind of fan club or street team. Does anyone know the answer to this?
Melanie

posted Wed Oct 13, 2004 4:56 pm

CHRIS~!

Just got back from the show as well. I had a great time of course! The band sounded wonderful and it was great to see so many familiar, beautiful faces!

I was actually kind of surprised with the response Snow Patrol recieved. The crowd was definately into them. Some of their songs sounded great.

All in all, a very cool show.

posted Wed Oct 13, 2004 5:07 pm

EisleyForever

I didn't stick around for Snow Patrol, but Eisley was absolutely incredible. Brilliant. Fantastic. Awe-inspiring. There's nothing like suddenly seeing Eisley live after you haven't seen them at all for a year...it only makes them better, if it is, in fact, possible for Eisley to get better. I'm still on an "Eisley trip" right now... beautiful music. I hadn't heard any of the new songs before tonight...wanted to keep myself surprised for the album or a live show It was more than worth the wait. Lots of love I have for the music, band, people, family. WA-OW! Eisley forever(as a shout)!

The only bad thing about the show was that my view was obstructed by tall people. But I didn't really care because I was standing a few feet away from Boyd the entire time Get some sleep, Boyd!

...I think I'm too hyper to be posting on a forum. Must away with self.

posted Wed Oct 13, 2004 5:17 pm

Aphalite

Hey

first, I just wanted to thank you guys for coming to play for those of us living in and around Dallas, it was very nice of you and me and the people I went with thoroughly enjoyed it

also, Chantal (spelling? I just heard some random people yell out your name oh, and that one girl who talked to you right after you guys finished also called you by that name) I hope that foot pedal is fixed for your next show

all in all, thank you guys very much

edit: sorry for being tall

posted Wed Oct 13, 2004 5:19 pm

Unregistered

Re: Great Show!

melleners wrote:

I was wondering if they had any kind of fan club or street team. Does anyone know the answer to this?
Melanie

yes they do. i think this is the site.

posted Wed Oct 13, 2004 5:21 pm