In lieu of Jankowski publicly announcing an official OFW, Jack, Mark, and I kicked off The Andy Morrison Quarter Century Celebration Thursday (before last, the 20th) with a few swigs from the Morrison-shine stills. Indeed, it was a BirthWeekend To Remember.
A successful trip to the coast, with lots of fine music, beer, and lisping, we barbequed, got knocked around by waves, and roadtripped like it was a mandate from the Good Lord Himself. Many pictures are popping up shortly, so keep your eye on the gallery.
As part of The Andy Morrison Quarter Century Celebration, it is necessary to make some diplomatic stops around the nation in order to establish or reestablish my inspiring presence. Soon after the weekend was over, I continued North to DC, Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania with my ward, Mark. We had a fantastic time in Beverly Beach, MD, as well as Philly - making sure to sample some more of the fine beers and bands (see below) of the east coast.
I am now on one of the final - and longest - legs of the journey: Tacoma. Back in the big city for a night already, I look foreward to rekindling old connections and stopping by some old haunts.
Look Out Tacoma! this storms a'comin through!
NEXT POST: I elaborate on my goals for the next year, and make some predictions for the next Quarter Century.
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 7/28/2006*
LOCAL BAND PLAYS WELL, GETS FREE FOOD WHILE NOT DRUNK
PHILADELPHIA - As jambalaya, catfish, and gumbo shooters began finding their way to happy stomachs, a small time local band, The Great Unknown, took the stage Thursday without a lick of alchahol in sight. "This is crazy," said front man Brad Jacobson. "It's like, what, noon, and here we are playing a show without a pre-funk or even a pre-crunk!"
The venue is a departure from a normal since the band is used to playing small-time bars with sets beginning sometime past nine pm. "Normally, we've already got a few beers in us by the time we start," continued Jacobson, "but today . . ." he stalls, listening to a ripping harmonica solo from bandmate Todd Henkin, "holy crap, today we sound good!"
The show was part of an afternoon food sampling luncheon for various
members of the UPenn campus. Patrons were able to paruse various tables, taking food completely free of charge while The Great Unknown played such hits as "All The Time," "Suitcases," and the long-time fan favorite "Jackie-O."
Others witness to the show confirmed Jacobson's statement. "I've never heard these guys before," said Megan Johnson, a recent addition to the Philly scene, "but I like the singer's voice." Johnson's thoughts seemed shared with the other people around, many of whom could been seen tapping their feet even as they carried on conversations with other people at the event. Later, as the crowd thinned, the band was able to turn some heads with an energetic cover of "Up On Cripple Creek." "I think I might have even seen someone singing along," stated Jacobson.
The Great Unknown, whose journey began nearly two months ago, has already built a decent fanbase and headlined numerous local lunch and party events. Its next show is Saturday night, July 29, at the Tin Angel on 20 S. 2nd Street in the city.
"This has been a big success for us," shared drummer Brandon Geiger at the end of their set, "I don't even know if we're going to rehearse before the Iron Angel show! We might not!"