8/6: Caras Park in Missoula

Better late than never, eh?

Thursday, August 6th was our first show in Missoula since our Otherside show in late April and our second time performing at Caras Park.  The main difference between this year’s show at Caras Park and last year’s was the heat.  Last year, I swear to got it was about 100 degrees out and that the sun was beating right down on the four of us.  I looked like I was competing in a wet t-shirt contest.  One that I probably would have lost, seeing as to how I’m a boy and everything.  At the beginning of our set, the temperature was maybe 75 degrees and crept toward the mid-eighties, but none of us were in any danger of dying of heat stroke.  We were, however, in danger of being crushed by the tent.  Apparently, many Missoula parents didn’t see anything wrong with letting their children between the ages of 2-6 hang from the ropes and support beams that held up the tent.  Sure, it was a sturdy tent, but still.

It was a bit tamer than some of the other shows we’ve played this summer, but that isn’t saying a whole heck of a lot considering most shows have been pretty damned rowdy (i.e. Bert and Ernie’s, Summercamp, Music on Main, etc.).  That being said, it was still a lot of fun and a good opportunity for us to practice up a couple of the songs for Rockin’ the Rivers (which was awesome).

I hope we get back to Missoula sooner rather than later.  Since I’m now a Missoula resident, I really want to break in my new hometown crowd.  The Otherside no longer houses performing bands, so it’s likely you’ll be seeing us at either the Iron Horse or the Badlander before long.

Highlights:

–Some folks drove all the way from Brainerd, MN to come see us.  That’s one hell of a drive.  How cool is that?

–There were a few moments where our guitars got baked by the sun and went completely out of tune.  Stupid guitar strings.

Setlist:

Birthday Suit
Friends with Benefits
Alright Tonight
Little Miss Perfect
Walkin on Air
I Make My Own Money
Ants Marching
SDIM
Sex on the Radio
Come with Me
Out of Her Mind
Save the World
Potion
Highway
Jail
Outta the Way
Grant
Faith
John and Josh’s acoustic extravaganza
Purple Poppies
Fan of the Bean
Leave Me Alone
Excuse to Jam
Abercrombie Jeans
Jesus Christ