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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