Jason Boland & the Stragglers w/No Justice 4-14-06

Sister K and I headed out to the Firehouse to see Jason. When we got there, there were very few cars in the parking lot and we thought a lot of people might have gone to see Mike McClure or whoever else was playing...I can't remember who all was in town but there were several acts that I wouldn't mind seeing. But since Jason was in town, he was IT and No Justice made it easier for me to make my choice since I like them. I like them so much, I bought another t-shirt though...at least it wasn't black. I've got enough black t-shirts that I wouldn't have to do laundry for 3 months even if I wore one every damn day. Eek...I'm babbling again...back to the story. We got there kind of early and I didn't have a chance to eat before we left so I got a snack while there and had decided earlier in the evening that I was NOT going to drink. Friend H met up with us there, hung with us most of the night and bought Sister K's beer...most of the night. Seems she wanted to catch a little buzzzz...to fit right in with the crowd, I'm sure. When No Justice hit the stage, there weren't that many people there but by the time Jason hit the stage, the place was packed elbow to asshole. For awhile, we stayed on the right side of the stage to avoid the clusterfuck in front but then we decided to go to the left side of the stage where the merch was being sold. Friend L & Husband J were working merch for No Justice and they didn't have to do much working in order to get me to purchase a t-shirt. I talked to them for awhile then decided that I needed to talk to Monty and apologize for my drunk cousin the previous weekend in El Paso. For some reason Cousin H was in El Paso and went to see Jason the Friday night before and call me from there. (Thanks Cousin B for giving him the number) But of course, he was drunk but according to Monty he wasn't drunk enough to be thrown out of the bar like they did. I talked to Monty on the phone from El Paso and could hear Cousin H in the background...oh no!!! When he was ousted, his last quote according to Sister K was "I'm sorry, officer. What seems to be the problem here?" (yes, he was calling Sister K also..so proud of his accomplishment to see Jason Boland & the Stragglers) Jason's "non-drinking" has made a big difference in him...sometimes for the good, sometimes for the bad. I know...I know...I should be proud of him for changing his ways but there seemed to be no middle for Jason. Either he was drunk off his ass or sober as the pope and I don't know which I like better. Of course, his voice is sounding much better than before and he doesn't forget the words anymore but I still miss the old Jason that would cut up and dance on stage and sometimes frighten me with things he would say to me...I'm sure it was things to get rid of me...lol Anyway, we had a good time and if he's ever in your area be sure to go out and see him. You won't regret it!!!
http://www.nojustice.com/

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