May
19
2006

Last Exit Mexico Pre Party

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(Posted Under: Tempe Music Scene Tempe Music Scene, Music Music, Travel)
Photobox ImageTonight we headed down to Last Exit to catch Steve Larson opening the pre Mexico party down there. Steve was supposed to go on at 9, and we didn't get there until after night, to find nothing happening. The frustrating part was that Brian Blush was playing at Yucca, which we were hoping to catch also.

As it turned out, Steve postphoned his set until the Sun's game finished, and ddidn't go on until after 10 - which meant we definately missed Brian. Though, when the man in black (Steve) plays it's all worthwhile, and things were all good when he took the stage. There weren't a lot of people at Last Exit, so we were able to grab seats against the wall, which made the wait easier. While sitting there, Katie told me that Johnny Hickman (Cracker) was standing next to me. Before Steve played, I went out for a smoke, and talked to a girl about Mexico and Tempe bands, who Katie later informed me was Corinne. Or the Corinne - she introduced herself, and I figured she was another Corinne.

Steve started his set, which was pretty typical - originals, and Cash / Jennings covers. At some point he references his Esteban guitar, which Katie and I got a good laugh out of. Towards the end of the set, he introduced his special guest, Johnny Hickman, who went up and played two songs with Steve. Then Steve finished off with a couple of songs.

We milled around while Tramps and Theives set up. Aaron had called, and Katie was ready to go, but I told her that we should hang out for a few songs, especially given Emmitt's comments on Wednesday night. (The fact that Katie always leaves when Tramps play). I enjoy Tramps a lot, but I noticed that they sound much more rocky (vs. country) in the flesh. We stayed for three or four songs, all but one that I knew, so it was quite enjoyable! After those songs, I decided it was a good time to head over to Sugar Daddies to see Aaron. So, we made a move, leaving Last Exit. In the car park Katie called Aaron, and got onto Tom who said Aaron was passed out in his truck! [smile] Ahh, Roeder! If I'd only known, I'd have totally stayed and watched the rest of Tramps and Theives - but oh well. So instead of heading out to Sugar Daddies, we drove back to the apartment. We had talked about going over to Yucca to see what was happening, but Katie wasn't feeling well, so once at the apartment we agreed to call it a night.
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