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DON'T
TRY THIS AT HOME;

"Day 9, part 2: it's hard to stop the LOVE train, esp. in Minneapolis."
First off,
I'd like to say that 3 people derserve some credit for last nights
show; the band, because we whupped ass on stage (sorry, I just don't
feel like being modest!), Arthur, because he had laryngitis but
refused to cut the set or cut corners (we played a 2 hour show,
ok?) and the biggest thanks goes to that AMAZING group of music
fans who call themselves minneapolis LOVE fans. They were fantastic
and were very supportive, which I believe gave Arthur the strength
to endure some throat problems.
We have the
day off tomorrow so he'll relax and be ready for friday's show in
Chicago, which, by the way, is SOLD OUT, in addition to both New
York shows. Also, we just learned that the Toronto show on monday
(at Lee's Palace) has been moved to a venue in Buffalo. SO check
with the various love sites (like Torben's links...just type in
LOVE with ARTHUR LEE on any search engine and look for Torben's
"DK" at the end of his link...you'll know you have a Danish
site...but don't drink the Thor beer...it's a set up...) for more
details.
So today,
Chapple, Chris, Arthur and mtself are making the 6 to 7 Hr drive
to Chicago while Daddyo and Rusty stay in Minneapolis to see friends
and family. Daddyo's wife, Traci Green, flew out from Los Angeles
and actually sold t-shirts for us last night! AgAIN, THE love KNICKERS
are still a big hit!
Chicago should
be a lot of fun because that city has awesome fans. Plus we can
do some desent shopping in Chicago (forget about shopping for cool
clothes in North Dakota and Montana unless you're looking for t-shirts
that say,"Retired man looking for woman to marry with fishing
boat; please send picture of boat." That's what we're dealing
with, folks.
But Chicago
rules, especially the pizza. And it's different from New York (different,
not better..I don't want to start any fights). So, it should be
fun. Also, I haven't actually been online in a week so please be
patient if you've e-mailed me and I haven't e-mailed you back. I
plan to find an internet cafe tonight. I send the diaries thru a
V-TECH Yahoo Companion word processor. I can typ anytime, anywhere-it
even runs on batteries-and it's small enough to balance nicely on
my lap. Then, all I do is plug it in to any phone out let and it
dials an 1-800 number! Neat, huh? Ok, it's 10:30 am and we check
out of this hotel at noon...oh yeah, forgot to rate the hotel. Well,
it's nice...the people at reception are nott the brightest, alas.
There was no food to speak of, which is really lame, as they have
a coffeeshop downstairs. We did eat at a brewery around the corner
but the name escapes me. The food was not bad but the beer was excellent.
And can you believe we forgot my pedal board in Seattle? But it's
being shipped to Chicago so i feel better. I had to borrow a couple
of pedals from Rusty and Stew. By the way, STEW's show (featuring
HEIDI on Bass and Keys) is awesome so you shouldn't miss it. You'll
be sorry if you don't get there early. That's day 9 , ya'll.
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Mike Randle
mike@lovewitharthurlee.com

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