Within four days - the Aaron Pritchett band (Aaron, Mitch, Mike S., Ron, Darren and myself) join our crew (Scooter and Warren), our road manager (Carmen) and our new driver (Don Stafford) for four gigs in three provinces (the equivalent to the USA's "states" FYI). It is testament to the crew and driver that these types of runs can be pulled off. Scooter and Warren always have us up and running in the most difficult of situations and of course we wouldn't be anywhere (literally) without a good bus driver. Donnie is no exception. We got to each gig safe, sound and well rested.
Nov. 8 - Dukes Cabaret, Grande Prairie AB - Big ol' rocking cabaret gig. Nice people and another good time. Joel and his staff made us feel very welcome.
Nov. 9 - North Valley Cultural Centre, Fort St. John BC - This is a theatre I've played several times in the past. Nice gig and always a great crowd. A little girl came up on stage and gave us all flowers. It was very nice.
Nov. 10 - Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton AB - This was a gig for the Canadian Finals Rodeo, which I imagine is a rodeo event of some kind (I'm not really an aficionado of said sport). Nice gig and we got to visit Sam Wok's, one of our favorite eateries in Edmonton.
Nov. 11 - Regina, SK in a big hall by the Brandt Centre - This was a similar event to the night before - a big cabaret for the Western finals of the Grey Cup - the equivalent to the USA's "Super Bowl" (yes I've had some US readers - hence the clarifications). We got in late for soundcheck due to bad weather.... but that is due in part to our driver Don who decided to get us there late and alive rather than potentially not at all. Good call Don - thanks. I could learn a lot from you.
