The after-glow is finally fading

The Cracks, with their old school and unapologetic sound and presence, Disorder33's late 80's skate rock feel (to me anyway), and then of course Off With Their Heads (OWTH), a polished street punk sound that was just all fun. Watching Ryan, the singer, spitting on Bob of the Cracks' back as his shirt got tangled on his guitar was a fun highlight, me winning 3 games in a row of 301 darts, winning a CD instead of beer, was another.

But what a night to remember. Thursday April 2nd is one of the shows that will go into memory as one of the best nights of my life. 11/17 played a show basically opening for OWTH, but the entire night was full of friends and constant smiles. This show I was not nervous before, an absolute first. Most of my friends that are in bands were either playing that show or were in attendance, old school and new friends alike. Watching the small bar and the relatively small crowd come unglued during the OWTH set.

Watching the guys from The Cracks, Ryan of Disorder33, Brian of my band and also in Nard Voris, and Tyler of Nard Voris, all who truly love that band, so full of excited joy and full of energetic support makes for an incredible night because you can not help but feel the really positive energy that had exploded all over the place. All going ape shit happy. That reminded me of the 20+ people, including myself, singing with Sick of it All at a show at the Cattle Club. I am sure their happiness mirrored every bit of ours then. It truly was a great night to observe and especially, because in a small way I was a part of it, playing earlier in the night. Tyler and Brian thank you for putting us on that bill, and more so thank you for a night that will stick with me for a very long time. What a great fucking night.


Three Nights I will always remember:
1994- Sacramento, Ca.: The Sick of it All show previously mentioned
2002- Roseville, Ca.: 11/17 opening for Agression, a band I got turned on to when I lived in Camarillo, Ca. in 1986.
2009- Peoria, Il.: The entire night of the show with Off With Their Heads

I can now say, I am really happy 11/17 is back together again. New members, but now now, with new memories! Thanks to everyone there and to everyone involved.