Yes Dash Rip Rock was back in town. You always know what you are in for when they are here. However there was a few twists this time. The Tripdaddys were opening. It was Beatle Bob's Birthday. And they got Johnny Johnson, Oliver Sain and Jacque Stanton to come out and join Dash on stage. The Tripdaddys started the show and naturally got the crowd into the frenzy. This guys haven't changed much over time, but why should they. When you have that much energy on stage, what could be changed. Buckshot and the Barnstormers were up second. I had not heard of these guys. But if Dash brings someone along. They are usually incredible. And this time they were dead on the money. These guys deserve a lot of credit and you should check them out. It takes a bit to suprise me, and this was a big suprise. I hope they make it back to St. Louis on their own! Dash Rip Rock came out next. You can tell when Hoaky sits out a half-gallon jug of Whiskey, pours a huge glass, that it is going to be a wild one. They played for about an hour. Nothing but that wild rock, zydeco, cajun, blend of swamp that they do. Then out came Johnny, Jacque and Oliver. Now things got real interesting. The guy that gave Chuck Berry his start, with the horn player who worked with Ike and Tina. And Jacque's incredible voice. All backed up by Dash Rip Rock? The amazing bit is that it worked, and damn well. The Dash guys while known for their craziness take their music pretty serious, and it was obvious that they could hang with the masters. For about another hour I thought if there is a heaven, I'm in it. It was that good. They swapped around instruments some. Craig from the Tripdaddys got up for awhile. The guys from Buckshot did also. Making for a wild show. Paul from Buckshot was awesome on the guitar. Half the audience was dancing their ass off the other half I think was in shock. The three guests finally left the show. I don't think anyone wanted to see them leave. Dash closed out the night,they kicked the energy up and we just danced the night away. South City Diner for breakfast rounded out a long evening! Here is a picture of Oliver Sain and Hoaky. My friend Dan took the shot. Don't use it without his permission.
