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IN THIS ISSUE:
Mardi Gras! Who's That Girl? Fan Profile News & Links Map of Ezra TTPY Hall of Fame Archives
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WHO'S THAT GIRL? Can you imagine seeing BTE one hundred times? Many of us would like to see the band so many times, but few of us will likely pull off such a feat. So who is that girl? Her name is Stacy. And, she will be celebrating her 100th BTE show at the Paradise Club in Boston on March 5th. After so many shows all over the country, you’ve probably at least seen or maybe even met her (even if you couldn’t recall her name).
Stacy soon became a tremendous Ezra-resource for me and later, a good friend. We always run into each other at shows and have shared a few rides. One particular trip I remember was when she, her mother (yes, Stacy’s Mom), attended a 2001 show at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. The three of us actually almost got thrown out of the venue that night! (Note to self – think twice before following a certain band member’s advice to "rush the stage" ever again). Anyway, to mark this auspicious occasion, the Serenade thought it would be fun to ask Stacy some questions about her concert-going and road tripping experiences. The Serenade also asked some of Stacy’s pals for a few words about her... Stacy, how did you first get into BTE? Stacy is truly one of my best friends. We met by chance at a BTE show (of course!) in 1999. And it's been nothing but great times since then. I can't thank Stacy enough for just being a great friend. -- Alana What made you decide on your taking your first road trip and where
did you go? However, the trip that I consider to be THE first road trip, because it was the first one that was entirely for Better Than Ezra. In September of 1999 my friend Abbie and I traveled around the Northeast seeing many BTE shows in a week and a half. Anyone who has seen BTE before can attest to the almost euphoric feeling of happiness that overrides you. Well, as Atlantic City was supposed to be our final stop we had this awful feeling of sadness at our good times coming to an end. So, naturally, we didn't stop! Completely spur of the moment, we decided to make the trek to Cleveland, Ohio for the next night's show. With the help of a complete stranger (Alana, now one of my best friends) and a newly purchased atlas, we completed what I consider to be my first road trip. I met Stacy in 2001, first at the Trocadero, then at the Tradewinds. We became friends as we saw each other more. I just cant say enough good things about her. She is generous, honest, caring, fun, funny, sappy, dorky, nerdy, cool, outgoing, adventurous, and one damn good friend. Favorite memories? Sleeping in the "dungeon" until 3:30pm, green bean casserole, DVD shows, Xmas shows, being drunk in NOLA (like i remember that...), crying during "Live Again" the Jeep, road tripping with Alana to get to NH, being rained out on Penns Landing & going to Hooters, sharing a love of bass players, going through mountains of pics at 3 am laughing our asses off, the BTE pumpkin... -- Tulaine Elaine What was your longest road trip? |
100 shows???!!! I think that may rank up there wish Trisha (95-98) who used to hold the record. I think that Stacy may take the medal now. We may have to pull her on stage...hmmm wonder if she would like that? I wish that all of our fans were as nice and
considerate to us as she is. She tells me that we helped her through
a rough time, but I think she did it all by herself. She's a smart
cookie. Who are some of your road trip buddies? Were any of your trips particularly memorable? (Musically or
otherwise). I had met the guys many times at this point, so I knew what great guys they are to their fans, but seeing how they treated my brother that night made me love them even more! The guys not only introduced themselves to my brother and shook his hand, they hung around and signed a bunch of things for him, and then took pictures with him – even Jim. Then, to top it off, during the show Kevin came over to my brother and shook his hand, Tom kept smiling at him, and when the show ended Travis gave him a drumstick. I was able to get him the set list, and their former road manager Bill gave him a guitar pick. Of course I brought my brother to the show knowing that it would be a special night for him, but I had no idea just how special the guys would make it. Undoubtedly, it is one of my best memories, and shows why I am proud to be a fan of such nice guys. Is there one show stands out as the best you’ve seen? And, ANY show in New Orleans is amazing, always at the top of my list – high energy, seldom heard songs, crazy covers and often the unveiling of new songs. Definitely the place to see BTE! Of all the shows you’ve been to, what stands out as the coolest venue(s)? Can you recall the worst thing you’ve seen at a show? Did you encounter any particularly weird things on your travels? Then there was this one time I was in a New York State Thruway rest area. To keep the story rated "G," let's just say that thanks to the man in the vehicle next to mine, I now know there are certain things that just aren't okay to do alone behind the wheel if you don't want the cops to arrest you! Stacy and I are both from New Hampshire, but we first met, not in New England, but New Orleans. To date, we have been to shows in New England together, but have never, ever, met up in NH. We always say we will, and then never do. So close, yet so far! I think that the first time we met in NOLA 2002, she had no idea who "Caitlin" was, but somehow (eventually) figured out that I was that other NH Ezralite! -- Caitlin (aka VioletteFay) Are there any road trips left that you still hope to make? Stacy was so friendly and caring when I first ever heard from her. She befriended me and I saw my 1st BTE show ever with her by my side, she told me what to expect, where the best place to stand is (Tom's side, of course), and how much fun a show with BTE can be!!! She made me laugh and cry and feel like a true
friend. I still have every memento from that trip, pics, drumsticks, song
lists, etc. and will never forget what a great weekend it was...
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