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| From | "Stephen Thorn" <youngthorn@earthlink.net> |
| Subject | Re: Country Dick Montana gig |
| Date | Tue, 8 Nov 2005 19:32:58 -0800 |
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A follow-up: the memorial concert was a complete sell-out; many turned way
at the door. I will report when any audio/visual material starts to pop up..
I'm sure Dan's family and friends were touched.
Steve
NP: "Happy Boy"---Beat Farmers
---- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen Thorn" <youngthorn@earthlink.net>
To: <audities@smoe.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 9:24 PM
Subject: Country Dick Montana gig
> Hi all-It was 10 years ago this month that Dan McLain (AKA Country Dick
> Montana) passed away doing what he loved--keeping the beat for one of the
> most entertaining live bands of all time, the Beat Farmers. Country
> Dick's legion of fans and fellow musicians will remember the drummer and
> Johnny Cash-influenced vocalist with a special memorial show next Monday
> night at the Casbah.
>
> Among the tentative musical guests:
>
> *Joey Harris. In addition to being a Beat Farmer, astute Auditees members
> will recall an 80's powerpop gem of an album on MCA, JOEY HARRIS AND THE
> SPEEDSTERS.
>
> *The Off Brothers--Led by identical twins Douglas and David Farage, who
> recorded an EP for MCA back in the 80s under the moniker of DFX2.
>
> *Rosie Flores--Formerly of the Screamin' Sirens and a solo alt-country
> performer.
>
> *The Penetrators--A reunion of Dan's pre-Beat Farmers band, featuring
> vocalist Gary Heffern, bassist Chris Sullivan, guitarist Chris Davies,
> and keyboardist Jim Call.
>
> *Mojo Nixon--Country Dick officiated at the wedding of Mojo and his bride,
> held at a go-kart track in San Diego.
>
> These are among the "usual suspects," but I imagine others will appear to
> throw back a few, have a few laughs, and shed a few tears.I wouldn't miss
> this for the world!
>
> By the way, Rhino re-released TALES OF THE NEW WEST, the Farmers' first
> (and best) album. A documentary on Country Dick's life in also in the
> works.
>
>
> Country Dick Tribute
> The Casbah
> 2501 Kettner Blvd.
> San Diego
> Doors open: 8:30
> $10
>
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