Show Journal 2005-10-07
Sometimes it’s weird to think how long you’ve known people. After looking through the show listing we’ve known the guys from This Day’s End since 2001. If I recall correctly they couldn’t even drive when we first met them. Tonight was actually Sam’s last show with the band (after 7 years … you do the math) so we were flattered that they invited us to play. In typical 800 fashion we arrived late and missed most of Sam’s solo set and finished loading in right when A Mind Like Yours started. Holy ripping leads! There are days I wish I could play that stuff but then again I know there are days that everyone who comes within earshot of my guitar is thankful I can’t. Our set was pretty good. You’d think we’d know how to tune by now but apparently not. Played ‘Tina’ for the first time in a while and got vocal help during ‘Feeding Time’ from Chris, Sam and a few others. Very cool. This Day’s End totally stole the show though. I guess they didn’t really “steal it” since it was theirs to begin with, but then did own it and that’s a fact. Two covers were performed, the Refused and later Rise Against. Good thing I was the uber-chump wearing a Rise Against sweatshirt. Best moment of the evening was when Crozz dedicated a song called Decay to someone’s teeth. Looking around I’m pretty sure I was the only person laughing and sadly I couldn’t stop for the duration of the song. Hell, it’s still making me chuckle now as I type this almost 14 hours later. Anyway, we’re sorry to see Sam leaving, but glad to see This Day’s End carry on. Thanks to the Wow Hall, Derek, This Day’s End and of course the Eugene Punk Department for keeping tabs on us.
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