Nashville: 3/10/07
Oh my. Oh my. Ohhhhhh my.
Well, we played an art gallery. The space was awesome. Our friend Keenan at SESAC was awesome.
Something happened, though. People got REALLY into the show. REALLY into it. One guy got so into it, he tore down about 7 or 8 paintings and a sculpture and smashed them. At first, we were confused and actually thought that maybe the dude was smashing his own work (he DID smash his own guitar and watch, and he is a local who performs at the gallery). But then when the cops showed up and hauled him off to jail, we realized that he had gone too far.
He had the opportunity to pay the gallery for the art he destroyed (about 1500 bucks), and get himself out of trouble. Instead, he called the cops “fucking pigs” and “communists.” Not good.
We feel bad because one of our closest friends (and Kenny’s and my roommate), Nick, is an artist. In fact, he did the cover art for our record. I know he’d be heartbroken if that happened to his work. Even if someone wrote him a check for it.
Hey, we’re all about just letting go and going out of control, but sometimes shit goes too far. This was a DIY show at a local art gallery showcasing underground artists’ work. Not trying to be righteous about it. It was awesome to see people go crazy, but we don’t want to see damage done to artists or people who support artists.
Ironically, the gallery owner said to us, “Well, that puts a dagger into live music here.”
He had no idea our EP is called “Beckon the Dagger God.”
March 11th, 2007 at 9:22 pm
sweet! you are on your way to rock and roll legend when there is mayhem and the cops come.
March 13th, 2007 at 12:40 pm
I’m so glad that the police activity and jail visits have not pertained to you guys. I hope you’re having fun, I miss you!!! (No tasting at the Makers Mark distillery?! That’s crap)
March 14th, 2007 at 8:10 am
Unfortunately the man you refer to in this blog who went nuts is my nephew and normally a great guy and very talented. The music had little or nothing to do with his actions but alcohol did. He is currently still in jail in Nashville. If someone from the band reads this and would contact me I would like to apologize on his behalf. He remembers nothing from the incident. Further, someone trashed his vehicle and stole various items out of his car. All a very tough price for over indulging. Letting the music take you places is one thing…letting alcohol take you is something else entirely.
March 14th, 2007 at 10:50 am
Goes Cube is so powerful that my ears hurt in Brooklyn four days after your show in Nashville.
March 14th, 2007 at 6:10 pm
Newsflash: Goes Cube now known as Goes Apeshit.