Show Time at the County Fair, Pt. Two

Skate the Razor,
Both Friend and Foe,
Greetings.

The show last night at the Maricopa County Fair was a big success! Thanks to everyone who took time out of their afternoon to attend. The sound was a little rough in spots and the reverb was just too much, but the band played all but flawlessly.

We are still picking through the video footage, which may take a few days, but we have already posted several photos of the show, in this and in part One of this article.




B. Thomas Cooper & Friends perform
at the Maricopa County Fair

In all, we played a total of ten tunes, which is a first for us. It’s much like preparing for a ten round middle-weight bout, only we get to sit on the stool most of the time. No spit bucket, of course. (Kudos to Don Biscoe, who stood in for Michael Buffer).


(L-R) Nick Gill, B. Cooper, Jon Duff

I hope you enjoy the photos. Try back in a day or so, and don’t be surprised when you find we have posted a slew of the new.

Once again, thanks to everyone who contributed. I owe you big time!

Brad


Skate the Razor

Show Time at the County Fair, Pt. One

Skate the Razor,
Both Friend and Foe,
Greetings.

It is 10:26 a.m. and Nick and I have commenced to watching ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ , a ritual before most gigs. Currently listening to ‘Cups and Cakes’. Life imitates art.


This isn't a Skate the Razor gig, however. This is B. Thomas Cooper and Friends. We will be opening with 'These Clever Lies'. Our bass player Jon Duff will be arriving at 12:30 or so. We go on at 3:00 p.m. for a forty-five minute set, while strangers eating fry bread point at us with their sticky fingers. Ah, spring is in the air.








Jon Duff at Fairgrounds


Nick Gill performing at fair

We’ll be shooting lot’s of digital film. In fact, our camera crew is larger than our stage crew. (Listening to 'Lick My Love Pump.)

We are expecting the temperature to a be a very agreeable 85 degrees. I’m very much looking forward to a great time. More on what transpires later.



See ya' there!

Brad


Skate the Razor