Those Fighting Texas Longhorns, Road Trips and The Corner Bar in Big D

The whole thing started really early, and when I say really early, I mean REALLY EARLY. For me the day started at 5:40, then at 6:00 I was picking up our roady, Seamus Gallivan. Then we headed over to Andy's to take off for Dallas as close to 7:00 as we could.

The first stop . . . Rudy's BBQ for a couple of breakfast tacos then we hit the I35 Corridor and we didn't stop till we go to the corner, The Corner Bar in Dallas, Texas.

The staff was getting ready for the big day with the entire front parking area blocked off with barricades they even had a twin axel flat bed farm trailer for a stage. The sun was high, the air was warm, but the beer was cold and after a little "lubrication" we started the show.

The Corner Bar was so good to us and we really enjoyed playing. For me it was worth the trip, just to be in the same town as the game. OU weekend is like my own personal superbowl. It's the only game that Texas has to win each year just to have a good season. We have been handed our hat so many times in the past by OU that these last two victories have just been so vindicating.

The Corner Bar took care of us like any great waterhole would with complimentary food and beverage and we would definitely make the trip back up North to spread the sound of the great Johnny Cash.

Our next show is at NXNW on the 20th and then it's our regular show at the Mean Eyed Cat. Andy and Jonathan will be hosting the show at the Mean Eyed Cat. It will be a special duet between these great musicians. It should be something to see.

Don't forget that A Band Name Sue is always ready to play your private party or corporate event. For something different this holiday season let A Band Named Sue be your entertainment. We are prepared to play all types of parties and venues to some thing quiet between friends at your house or . . . Daryl K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium . . .TEXAS FIGHT!

A Band Called . . . What?

It was a red letter day in ABNS history. Our first show at The Continental Club just a hop skip and a jump from downtown Austin. It was a show for the dogs . . . Literally. We were invited by the Heart of Texas Lab Rescue to play for their benefit for the lovely Labrador Retrievers that so desperately need homes here in Austin.

The benefit was hosted at The Continental Club and we were honored to help the organization raise money. But it was also an honor to know that we shared a stage with some of music's greatest legends. So many great acts have graced that stage, it was almost surreal to be up there on the other side of the lights.

The evening got started with The Mother Truckers, who have a revolving Thursday Happy Hour show and then on to a local band called Topaz. Topaz is a great funk band with some serious musicians. I really enjoyed their set. After a quick stage flip we started the show with a little of the old Boom Boom Mancini and then it was on to the Johnny Super hits. The crowd was great and I think the everyone really enjoyed the show.

We really want to thank The Heart of Texas Lab Rescue, The Continental Club and the WAKA team, Booze on First that came out to support the band and the dogs despite an upset on the South 1st diamonds.