#36 Casey's Irish Pub on 5-28-10

(photo by Bret Rigney)

This show was a gift from the Monthlies, who have a residency here. Casey's is a great pub below street level in downtown L.A. There is even a fantastic freight elevator that comes out of the sidewalk. The show was sponsored by Jameson's, so they were paying for the entertainment. Nice.

We were the only two bands playing, so we really had time to set up and lounge before the show. A LOT of people showed up for us, and it was a very supportive crowd. The lighting was such that Wayne was kind of in the dark, but I don't think he minded. The performance was enjoyable. I caught the kitchen in time and enjoyed a shepherd's pie, while a cellist played with the Monthlies.

Wayne's birthday had been two days prior, so this was a bit of a 'Birthday Show.'  We surprised him with a cake and shared it with many of the people at the bar. Wayne later commented that no one had ever done something like this for him.