Answer: About 20 minutes!
Amy and I went to a TLCB gig last Friday night. I realized at the beginning of the week that that was my last chance to see them before I move to Indiana. TLCB doesn't go anywhere near Indiana so I needed to get one last gig in. After I begged and pleaded and sounded pathetic Amy said she would go with me. It was in Janesville at the Time Out Pub and Eatery. We've been there twice before. The first time there was no one there except some kind of pimp daddy (which was HILARIOUS). The second time it was super crowded.
DeAnn and Amy told me I had to make some cupcakes for the band as a group birthday gift (okay, I wanted to bring them something cheesy too but I was told by them to bake! And I know it's pathetic and stalkerish to bring the band baked goods but I don't care! They love us! No, they really do! Stop laughing!). Amy and I decided to wrap it in birthday wrapping paper and at the last minute decided to throw in the etch-a-sketch. We thought it would give them something to do on their road trips.
Anyway, they LOVED their gifts. Immediately after unwrapping the etch-a-sketch they all took turns using it.
Now, on to the gig. It was really crowded and when we got there I could already pick out at least one extremely wasted individual. He was so obnoxious to me. He kept standing in front of the band, thus obstructing my view. He also talked really loud which I found annoying. So the band played for an hour and then took a break. About 15 minutes into their second act some guy jumped the wasted individual and started pummeling him. Then a HUGE bouncer jumped on that guy and they crashed into the sound equipment blowing the lights and sound. Then another individual jumped on the bouncer (and honestly what an idiot. Like he even had a chance against that bouncer! He's gigantic and totally ripped. Idiot.) Then a second bouncer jumped into the fray and after 30 seconds both bouncers had two guys out the door and it was over. It was a good thing we sat in the very back that night. The band then packed up their equipment and we headed out as well. Which was a good thing because Amy and I were tired and still had to drive 90 minutes home.
I think it scared Amy (well, I know it did because she said it did on her blog) but for some reason I wasn't scared at all. Maybe I saw too many fights during high school basketball games. To be honest, it was kind of entertaining because no one got hurt. I think the bouncer's tank top got ripped because he walked around showing everyone. He must not have seen any fighting action in a long time because he looked a little jazzed up afterwards. Anyway, it's a good thing we didn't have our whole MKE Crew there. I'm sure some of them could have handled it! No offense ladies. You guys are just sweet innocents and it might have tainted your view of gigging (although maybe it has for Amy?) and we just can't have that! :)
It was definitely one to remember. Now I just need to convince TLCB to go to Indianapolis!
5 comments:
i'll still go to their gigs...if i can find anyone to go along with me! i might steer clear of the seedier bars from now on, though.
It sure was interesting to hear two versions of this. Sounds like it sure did go out with a bang. ;)
What's the story with taking so long to wrap the gift?!
I'm sad for you to miss your gigs. Though I imagine you'll find a way to see them still. Your gift was awesome, that alone should convince them to hit Indiana. :)
Hey...I wouldn't have been scared! I would have had video to put on FB!
Did you see Jesse's artistic sketch that was posted on FB? It was great!
Patty
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