2007 By The Numbers
Shows Played 106
States- 8
Countries – 3 (Guam is in fact a US territory)
Bands we played with (From Memory)- Reckless Kelly, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Jason Isbell, Wrinkle Neck Mules, Carbon Leaf, Jim Waive & the Young Divorcees, Confederate Railroad, Trees on Fire, 6 day bender, Jupiter One, Bright Wings, the Atkinsons, the Alternate Routes, Leaving TX, Sin City Revival, Man Mountain Jr., Old Habits, Money Penny, The Blue Dogs
Dollar Menu Chicken McGiblets – 1,873
“two for $2″ McGravy Fiesta Breakfast Burritos bought by Abe – 48
“two for $2″ McGravy Fiesta Breakfast Burritos bought by rest of band – 2
Vans bought – 1
Van engines destroyed – 1
Vans repaired for almost as much as they originally cost – 1
           (we love you Lil’ Debbie)
Miles driven by Abe – 6654
Miles driven by James – 37
     Times yelled at by Abe while driving – 38Â
Guitars thrown- 7
Stage dives – 5 (all Sam)
Unintentional stage dives – 1 (Sam, kicked by Seth)
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Friendliest Bar Staff – Bigg Daddy’s, Helen GA
Caught unknowingly in dry counties – Twice (NC and GA)
Most over-played record on tour – Tie between “Purple Rain” and “Southern Rock Opera”
Warmest Welcome – Jess Achenbach, Nashville TN
Most honored guest at a SoB show – Warren Haynes, Knitting Factory, NYC
Most drunk show (Band) – The Pub w/ Ragweed, Harrisonburg VA
Most drunk show (Crowd) – Camp Hovey – Korea “If you ain’t Cav!…”
Best Meal – Crawfish Pie, The Grey Eagle, Asheville NCOn-stage mentions of the Crane technique from Karate Kid – 1 (Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro NC – Sam banned from speaking at the next 3 shows))
2 years
1 band
here’s to 2008…
