The last time I was in the venue that’s now Smugglers Run, was June 12, 2009. Why do I remember that date so specifically? Because that’s the date the Red Wings lost to the Penguins in the Stanley Cup finals. I remember I could practically see the Joe Louis arena from their outside patio. I had a sinking feeling for days to come after that loss.
Time to make new, better memories at the bar along the river, and it started last night with Slaughter headlining the bar’s first national act show. I went up onstage around 9:25 to do an announcement with Donielle Flynn from our sister station WCSX. That was a first. LOL! Shortly after, Slaughter took to the stage and ripped through their set, playing all the hits and then some. They also featured a drum solo from the newest member, Jordan Cannata, which kicked ass! Good to see an old-fashioned drum solo at a show again.
A special thanks to the staff at Smugglers, including Kim Holmes Naccashian for taking great care of us. Also, thank you to everyone who came up and said Hello. I love meeting you guys and talking rock, hockey, motorcycles or whatever you guys bring up to me. Always fun!
Thanks to the Slaughter guys and their tour manager, Jeff. I know we kept him a little later than he wanted to stay. He did his best job to corral the boys…LOL. Thanks Jeff!
Incase you missed it, I talked with Mark earlier in the week. Check it out here.
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