Blacked Out World Live 11-4-2011 Des Moines Iowa

NOV 4, 2011
HOUSE OF BRICKS- Des Moines, IA
 
It was a hectic day, running behind schedule, cell phone lightin' up like the 4th of July. Finally roll into the East Village, 20 minutes 'till doors open. Get the gear loaded in and the rigs out of the alley... HOLY SHIT! Found a parking right behind the venue...LUCKY!

Was good seein' old friends again, and tried out the new drum tech. Brandon is a great guy and a damn fine tech. You all should come out and say him and buy him a round for all his hard work...He definitely helps keep the big machine rollin'. The Blacked Out Family was in full effect and definitely adding to the cool factor. Shelby Finch debuted her talent for rocking on stage with us for a cool version of "Suicide Note" Duet Style. Thanks to Shelby! Also, a big thanks goes out to Lisa and Rockstar photography.

Ira Grace opened the show with Twenty2 Salute following. Was an eclectic mix for support bands, but we enjoyed it. All around decent people and good musicians. Then hit the stage and come out all guns blazin'. Rapid Fire, one right after the other, just screamin through our set, takin' names and just plain killin' it. Technical difficulties abound, bass guitar straps and crash cymbals floppin' round in the breeze...(Thanks for the great quality construction on the gear China!) Josh and I didn't care, dealt with it in true rock fashion and powered right through it to deliver another blistering show. Overall it was a good crowd, and another gig recorded in the funny pages. Made some new friends, Made some new fans and the wild fire keeps spreadin'.

Till next time...Keep Bleedin' Black!
Budda OUT!