Velvet Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 Stardate 051402 nero @ Jiggers, Courtenay, British Columbia Got to take that fantastic highway 4 out of Tofino again, what a drive. We got to Courtenay with high hopes for the gig. This one was being put on by a local promoter, Dilate productions. We saw one of their posters in Tofino, and it looked great, professionally designed, looks like these guys give a damn. They called us last night to check on mic requirements, seems like they know what they're doing. Got to the hotel and called them. They brought over beers and we watched the Sens go up in smoke together. They are all Toronto fans, but we hit it off anyway. They sent us to a cajun place for dinner. The food was outstanding and the staff had been anticipating our visit. They had the best table waiting for us...the cook and the waitress both got their pictures taken with us, everybody was all excited and we had fun (and the best food ever - Jacqualines in Courtenay). The guys decorated the bar (one of the promoters, Nik, is an oustanding visual artist and he painted a diptik especially for back of stage). They had cold beer waiting in the band room and were covering all the bases. Over 200 people came out for the show and danced their faces off (at $8 a head). It was a hugely successful party, the band played incredibly and everybody was screaming their heads off. Not to mention the extremely high concentration of beautiful people. Hard to believe this was their first ever show promotion. Won't be their last though, they have Blue Quarter coming and lots of other bands lined up. Jeffrey from Burt Neilson was at the show - what a cool guy - and he's into some cool projects, maybe he'll get playing around the island too. He drummed his ass off at the after party. After party (our first this tour!) was at the promoter's place near the hotel Nik was spinning in the living room and at least half the bar was there until 5:30 or so. Nice people too, nobody would let us smoke our own pot and they were treating the band like rockstars. The guys took us to a great spot for breakfast and we were off. For the record, eight thumbs up for Dilate. These guys know how to do it right. They batted 1.000 at least and we can't wait to do more with them. This was the night the band needed. Thanks guys. Quote of the Day: "I want you to see my pussy! I want you to eat my asshole!" I Whispy Mountain Wonder Tonto's Underwater Paradise Wata Bug Chocolate Monkey Machine Miko Mard> Centragnome Peaches en Regalia II Flurmy >basheeba>Flurmy 401 Theme Lemondust> 3rd Stone Condor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 WOW! what a great night!!(whats a diptik? did they donate it to you?)i want to see pictures, i hope you are taking a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 Man, that sounds like fun. I hope the boys arent thinking of re-loacting now........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 I think they should re-lactate... Sounds like an awesome show!!! I'm sure that show had something to do with Seanigans (O'Sullivan). Who are those Dilate folks anyways, Velvet? This Saturday is also the Sasquatch Fest. at the Gorge, so hopefully there'll be enough folks left to boogie down with nero and themasses in Van. - we're hypin' it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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