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IN THIS ISSUE:
2005 Mardi Gras Review & More!
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Mark Mullins Interview
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Meet Robert Vaughn, "Surprise" Engineer
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Fan Profile / An M.O.M Bites the Dust?
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What Lurks Below - News from Oz
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The 4th Annual
Ezra Open
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The Bootlog
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Fan Profile - An Ezralite Couple
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BTE is the Winning Bet at the Seminole Hard Rock
Casino
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Another Ezralite Halloween
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Meet Stattica / GCB Lights Up With Cigarette
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News & Links
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Map of Ezra
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TTOY Hall of Fame
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Cowbell Hall of Fame
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BTE Impressions
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THE ARCHIVES
Volume 1
Mar.
2003
May 2003
July
2003
Sept.
2003
Nov.
2003
Jan.
2004
Volume 2
Mar.
2004
May 2004
July
2004
Sep.
2004
Nov.
2004
Jan.
2005
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MARDI GRAS MEMORIES (CONT'D)
The Tips Show Setlist
(Photo: Ashley)
LeBon: At this particular Mardi Gras show, I was able to get
me a spot in the front row, as I wanted to see everything! The opening
act was a group called The Stooges. They was a kind of jazz band full of
the Mardi Gras groove. They played some original songs, and they played
some covers. They played a cover of a song that I like to play for the
ladies, Michael Jackson’s "Rock with You." The ladies love it and they
love saying, "Peanut!" Do ya’ll got that here? Can you play it…
Bud: How about you finish the story while I look for it?
LeBon: Alrighty. Well The Stooges finished and it was time for
BTE. When the crew was finished settin’ the stage, the band came a
marchin’ through the audience. The audience just loved it! They was just
a hootin’ and hollerin’ as the band marched through. Bassist Tom D and
multi-talented Jim P were dressed in their Rat Pack black suits. Lead
singer, Kevin G. was casual like with his boa, ruffled shirt, and BTE
beads. And drummer Travis, no last initial needed, was in his white suit
with a white hat. Man that Travis was lookin’ clean! Clean I tell ya...
CLEAN! Well they started the show nice an’ funky like. They started with
"Use Me."
Bud: By the great Bill Withers.
LeBon: No! No! No, son! Don’t you know nuthin’ about music? It
was a cover of Bill Wither’s "Use Me."
Bud: (sighs deeply) My mistake. Please continue.
Tom Drummond Rockin' Tips
(Photo: "Kevin Marmillion," click to enlarge)
LeBon: Kevin was a whalin’ on his geetar for that there "Use
Me." Then they played KONO. That stands for…
Bud: King of New Orleans
LeBon: How’d you know that?
Bud: Saw it in my crystal peanut ball.
LeBon: Uh huh. You know my great nephew writes your checks?
Bud: Please sir, continue.
LeBon: That’s more like it. Well, they had a Tikki bar set up on
one side of the stage. During KONO, Kevin let the people know that they
could come up for a drink if they could catch the bartender’s eye. I got
really excited ‘cause they had my favorite drink!
Bud: What would that be?
LeBon: A free one!
Bud: (takes a deep breath) Go on.
LeBon: Well, they went on to play "Misunderstood" followed by
"Allison Foley". That’s Allison Fo-ley. Not Allison Fer-gu-son that
lives in Metairie on River Street near that gas station burned down last
summer.
Bud: Thanks for the clarification.
LeBon: Well Mark Mullins got to jamming during that song. I swear
I saw the masks on the walls swayin’ with his groove. That man is
talented! They cruised into "Rolling." Then they teased the crowd with a
bit of the "Mardi Gras Mambo." They slowed the pace down with a song
that is on their Robot album. Danggummit what was the name of
that song… I was listening the other day to it. "Daylight" that was the
song! Now these boys always try to come up with some way to treat their
fans, and they came up with a doozy this show! They played a live
version of a very rough draft of "Happy Day Mama." Rough draft like when
the lyrics aren’t quite complete and you kinda mumble through some
parts…
Bud: Really?! That must have been some treat!
LeBon: It’s because they care and love. Did I mention the Tikki
Bar? That bartender made sure everyone had a wet palette! I’m tellin’
you no one on that stage was wantin’ for drink! Oh yeah they threw in a
bit of the Tokens’ "Lion Sleeps Tonight." Well, they played "Extra
Ordinary" with some of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s "Sweet Home Alabama" thrown
in.
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Jim Payne Stepping Forward at Tips
(Photo: "Kevin Marmillion," click to enlarge)
LeBon: After that Kevin sang a bit of "Total Eclipse of the
Heart" by that Bonnie Tyler. You know, I tried to chat up that Bonnie
once, but she said that she was holding out for someone named Hero.
Lucky fella that
Hero.
Bud: I’m in hell.
LeBon: Then they played a song about that poor girl, "Rosealia."
Jim P. threw a bit of Supertramp’s "Goodbye Stranger" in the mix of that
song. Then they played that "Good" song. They slowed the pace down again
and played "Get You In" for the ladies! Yes sir, the ladies love "Get
You In" and they love saying, "Peanut, put on that ‘Get You In’ song!"
I’m tellin’ you those ladies there were a screamin’ like there were
diamonds sellin’ for half price! I didn’t think that song could be
topped, but ‘ol Jim P. goes and sings a snippet of Tom Jones’ "It’s Not
Unusual!" I’m telling ya that Jim P. got a velvet voice! I swear if he
sang anymore of that song the panties would’ve been flying all over the
stage! Like a real Tom Jones show! Ever been to a Tom Jones show? That
man swings his hips as if he got…
Bud: (releases delay button) So, what did they play next?
LeBon: Well, "At the Stars" with a bit of the Dead’s "Friend of
the Devil" was played next. I do enjoy hearing that song live. Brings
back memories of hot, sweaty summer nights…
Mark Mullins and Brian Graber:
The Horns D'Amour at the Tips Show
(Photo: "Kevin Marmillion")
Bud: Next they played…
LeBon: Next they got to a bit of jammin’ They let Mark and Brian
loose. They got the crowed just a groovin’ with this funky vibe. Kevin
got into the vibe and treated the crowd to a showing of his clucking
skills.
Bud: Clucking?
LeBon: You had to be there son! Next they played the first song
off of that Robot album "A Lifetime." Then they rocked the place
with "Desperately Wanting." You know that song, right?
Bud: The running through the wet grass song?
LeBon: That’s right! Seems, you ain’t as dumb as you look, son!
They took a bit of a break, and came back rockin’ again with
"Recognize." They threw in a bit of a funkified "Personal Jesus" by
Depeche Mode. After that they went a bit retro with Steve Miller’s "The
Joker." Next, they got the audience singing all loud to the Funky
Meters’ "They All Asked for You." Then, as we all know, all good things
must come to an end. Those boys ended the show with that good ‘ol "In
the Blood." That was it.
Bud: Well, I know you gotta go.
LeBon: I reckon I’ll head on over to Ida Mae’s home. You know she
has big…
Bud: Gumbo pots. I remember.
LeBon: She has more than big gumbo pots…
Bud: Any more memories about the show before you leave?
LeBon: If I remember correctly, that show either tied or beat the
record for the most utterances by Mr. Kevin G of Mother…
Bud: (releases delay button) Happy Mardi Gras Peanut!
Griffin Sings of a Lady Named "Allison Foley"
(Photo: "Kevin Marmillion")
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