(Added Mar. 2002) – This was our big chance to play with a band from Epitaph Records! We did well but our dreams of impressing the big name band and getting signed never even came close to materializing. Still a good show though.

(Added Mar. 2002) – Hmmm. Don’t remember much about this one. I will say that of all the bands we met in N.C. that Railroad Earth was the coolest and most down to Earth band we ever met. I doubt they will ever see this but we really respected them and wish them the best.

(Added Mar. 2002) – Rumors was your stereotypical Southern rock bar. Metallica and Kiss posters on the wall and a jukebox full of Pantera. They actually had a backstage area which had this nasty old couch in it covered with stains and dirt. The promoter of the show walked in while we were mocking his couch and told us “Boys, don’t you laugh … Warrant sat there.” A priceless moment to say the least. Only in Hickory, NC can you find that sort of pride.

(Added Oct. 2001) – I really don’t remember anything about this show so I will mention how much I used to love the Pink Collar Jobs. The band was great but the coolest thing was how they worked to promote the Boone and N.C. punk music scene. They should have been awarded a medal.

(Added Mar. 2002) – I vaguely recall someone at this show putting a lighter on Dave’s pants while he was singing. I also remember Dave kicking that person in the back of the neck and dropping them to their knees. Aside from the violent side of Dave I remember being really impressed with the Pink Collar Jobs. We sounded so old and slow compared to them. I still feel that way with some of the bands we play with today. Maybe there is a theme here? (Note: After discussing it w/ Bald Steve we decided that the person with the lighter was a girl name Rebecca! Way to go Dave … kicking a girl!)