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JANUARY 5,2002
The Brickhouse
Fulton,NY
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RICO'S REVIEW-Another opener for GameFace. I have to say Wayne,you looked sooo much better with
that black tank top on then with that nasty Labatts Blue shirt. I knew when I got you that subscription
to Cosmo that you'd put it to good use!! I'll save ya from the fashion police yet! Roy,Roy,Roy-you
look like you just came from DJing a show! And Dave-well,he's behind the drums so....the songs were
good,although Wayne did seem a tad strained on some of those high notes. Maybe he needs tighter pants!
It was a decent turnout and overall the band did well. Tighten it just alittle bit more guys and you'll
be unstoppable! RATING **** Great show-but the band wasn't as tight as they were on 12/1. Added
the half star cause Wayne had that hot black top on,but took half off cause Roy looked like he came from
a wedding! ("He did you idiot."-Bucky)
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JANUARY 19,2002
Gatherings By Design
Phoenix,NY
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RICO'S REVIEW-Again opening for GameFace. Roy St. James was unavailable this night (Fan Club Meeting?),so
in his place was Da Scooner. Unfortunatly,this show is getting the low star award. Why? Well,the band
didn't sound tight at all. Several glaring mistakes could be heard-it sounded like there wasn't enough
rehearsal time going in. There should've been a sign stating-"Beware of Flying Bass Notes!" for gosh
sakes! Plus Scooner-what's with the,"I just came out of a sports bar" look? This was a rock show,not
a hocky match! Even though it sounds like I don't at times,I really do like CAROLINE BLUE and I know
what the band can do-especially Wayne. So when the band-and/or him-fall short,I tend to be hard on them.
RATING * (1/2) Bottom Line-it sounded like the band wasn't fully prepared and you won't win fans with
shows like that guys. They do get an extra 1/2 star though cause Wayne's reaction to his Mic problem
was great and very professional. Hell-it got the biggest response of the evening! Better luck next time
guys!
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FEBRUARY 2,2002
Gatherings By Design
Phoenix,NY
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RICO'S REVIEW-A headlinner with Jumper Jones opening. JJ did a good job of getting the crowd warmed
up. Admittedly,the band seemed a tad off with the 1st few songs-almost like stage fright had hit them
all! But then they kicked it into high gear. Gotta tell ya-I love those strobes! Too bad the beacons
weren't working-I love flashers ("I'm sure you do."-Bucky). RATING *** High Points-the band looked
and sounded good. Low Points-that dork who came up and spoke in the mic during one of their songs-you're
soooo cool dude! And Dave-remember to bring a pee bucket with ya BEFORE going on stage :-D
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FEBRUARY 22,2002
Club 48
Fulton,NY
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RICO'S REVIEW-Headlinning with Lost & Found opening.L&F put on a pretty good show. Wayne must
of liked them alot cause he had them on for quite awhile. I mean,CAROLINE BLUE didn't go on till 12:15!
But when they did,they hit the stage in full force!! The band sounded pretty good tonight-sans a few
memory problems from Mr.Johnson in regards to lyrics ("You be nice!"-Bucky). Plus-where were the strobes
and flashers?? That was a downer. They better be around the next time they headline. In addition,Dave
still seems to have misplaced his "pee bucket" again. There was a sink right behind ya Dave (just pickin
on ya Big V!)! RATING *** They had to cut their show short,but overall,it was a cool show. The band
looked and sounded good.
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JUNE 1,2002
The Red Door North
Pennellsville,NY
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RICO'S REVIEW-An opener for Flatface & The Shemp-Dells. Roy St. James wasn't at this show,but
his twin brother Roy Coston,was-playin some wicked lead guitar. On the B-Ass Guitar was Mr.Jamie (Luv
Me Cuz I Is Italian) Criscione of FRONT ROW and Choads fame.Dave Victory was there poundin on da drums
with his Big Stick. And,of course,Wayne was there shakin his butt and causin trouble like he normally
does ("You be nice!!"-Bucky). It was an interesting show. There seem to be a problem with the monitors
during the 1st song. Everytime Wayne was singing,they fed back like crazy! Later on I had a chance to
talk to all the band members and they all said they had problems hearing one another on stage.Also,their
set was alittle short this night-only about 8 songs. Why? Even the band looked alittle confused on stage
about this one. But they still put on a rockin show and got a good response. Having the 2nd guitar there
DEFINATLY thickened up the sound-something to keep in mind wayno! The band looked good-although Wayne's
pants seemed alittle baggy that night ("He was wearing his backup pair-but he still looked good!!"-Bucky).
Also-I LOVE that guitar Roy was playing! Anyone who has ROY spelled on a pickup on his guitar is cool
by me! And those Criscione backing vocals sounded great! RATING *** The music could've been alittle
tighter-guess that won't happen till CAROLINE BLUE gets a stable lineup. And,unfortunately,till that
happens,I can't give any show scores higher than this.
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JUNE 15,2002
The Red Door North
Pennellsville,NY
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RICO'S REVIEW-This was basically a last minute gig in favor of a friend and,I'm sorry to say,it
showed. ("You be Nice!"-Bucky). I'm trying to,but I have to be honest here Bucker...("....."-Bucky).
The band wasn't even wearing their stage gear! On the plus side,it was mostly originals being played.
But the band should shy away from last minute shows. Even Wayne said he didn't know the show was really
on until 4 hours before showtime and that the other guys in the band were pushing for it more than he
was. It didn't help that there were technical difficulties as well-like the mics going out several times
during "I Can't Do it Tonight." Maybe it was fortunate that not alot of people were here. Maybe that's
why CAROLINE BLUE took a break from live shows after this.
RATING * Hopefully there will be no
more of this!
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