CGT Road Trip Day 4: Lawrence, KS to Minneapolis, MN (02-27-09)

Minneapolis, the royal seat of the Frozen Ice Plains 02-27-09

It was hard to leave Lawrence, Kansas. For two days everyone lived for cheap or for free. Pizza, steak, beer, breakfast, and beds -- at the cost of zero moneybucks -- did a lot to lift the spirits of The Henry Clay People. They were anxious to play a serious show again, ready to get back to business. Aunt Anna and Uncle Terry sent us off in style: eggs, biscuits, and gravy.

The drive was brutal. What is there to say about Minnesota? It's fucking cold. Who wishes to live in such murderous climes? Those of unsound mind or a penchant for self-inflicted punishment.

Both Andy and Joey Siara spent time riding in Petey the Urban Blogssault Vehicle. Andy I spent a lot of time talking about music we liked.

Joey was in my car for the second leg of the trip and since we were approaching Minnesota, he talked about The Replacements a lot. The Replacements are Joey Siara's favorite band. Their sound, ethic, and philosophy about music is written all over The Henry Clay People's sound. This show was going to be special for him. After the short falling in Lawrence, the day of rest and recuperation that yielded increased morale, and the significance of the next location to the band's very existence, all of the pieces were falling into place...