| |
| Gigs Galore: The Wagon in 2002 & 2001
|
|
| |
| |
|
Covering California
The Wagon rolled to a record number of gigs in 2001 and 2002. From Los Angeles
to Sonoma, we covered the State.
|
|
|
|
Soren and Didier Get Hitched
San Juan Bautista, September 28, 2002
The end of our 3-Gigs-in-3-Weeks Tour culiminated in this rousing wedding extravaganza. In a tent on a hill we rocked and rocked and then rocked some more. We rocked until our feet were sore. It was a great time with many highlights, including the bride joining us on stage to play percussion, the matron of honor singing a couple of tunes, and a Frenchman singing a stirring rendition of Stand By Me, which we learned on the fly ... thanks to Raf at the keys. It was a rockin' good time.
|
|
|
FTI Memorial 5K & 10K Run/Walk
Coyote Point Park, San Mateo, September 21, 2002
A beautiful sunny day ... a gathering for a worthy cause ... the snap, crackle and pop of live ammo from the nearby shooting range ... and StationWagon. There's no better way to kick-start a Saturday morning, as the runners found out at the first-ever FTI Memorial Run. Happy 40th birthday to Mambo. Very special thanks to JP for sitting in on bass.
|
|
|
Block Parties Are All the Rage
Channing Road, Burlingame, September 14, 2002
For the second time in a month, the Wagon rocked the block. This time we rolled our act onto Channing Road. While the neighbors chatted, ate, and sampled Big Gulp margaritas, the band cranked out a tremendous din. Thanks to the folks on Channing Road for rocking with the Wagon. And special thanks also to special guests Pat O. and JP.
|
|
|
Cleveland Street Rocks
Cleveland Street Block Party, San Leandro, August 2, 2002
It was a fun-filled, sun-filled afternoon in the East Bay for the first-ever Cleveland Street Block Party. Pat proved to the entire neighborhood that he truly is the life of the party. While his neighbors watched in awe, Pat and the band scaled the highs and lows of the StationWagon repetoire. Even the kids joined the act, with little Lou Ryan stepping up to the microphone for stirring renditions of Louie Louie and Take Me Out to the Ballgame.
|
|
|
HPP Night on the Green
The Presidio, San Francisco, April 13, 2002
For the second straight year, the Wagon rocked the Presidio for the Homeless Prenatal Program's (HPP) annual extravaganza. Silent auction, sizzling raffle, scrumptious treats, affordable beverages, and StationWagon ... all in celebration of a truly wonderful organization.
Please join the Wagon in supporting the HPP.
|
|
|
|
IceVan.com Sundance Film Festival Celebration
Temple Bar, San Francisco
December 19, 2001
When he's not tinkling the keys for StationWagon, Elliott is not very busy starring in the latest, most cutting-edge film productions. In "Behind the Start-up: IceVan.com", Elliott stars as Elliott, the entrepreneurial mastermind behind an online ice delivery company. How did he do in his acting debut? In Elliott's words, "I stole the show."
For more info about IceVan.com, check out www.icevan.com.
|
|
|
| StationWagon Rocks the Station House
Elks Club, Kensington Park Hotel, San Francisco
December 13, 2001
StationWagon was rocking. Unfortunately, the crowd wasn't. Picture the scene in The Blues Brothers when the band plays at the country and western bar -- that about sums it up. Contrary to initial reports, the band did not destroy the Royal Suite at the Kensington Park Hotel, though it has been confirmed that one of the band's drummers was seen smashing corn chips and sprinkling them on unsuspecting pedestrians. Our investigative team is still trying to confirm rumors that Raf hit up on Lily Tomlin. He will neither confirm nor deny the allegation.
|
|
|
Patrick & Kate's Wedding
Glen Ellen, October 13, 2001
Not even the strict Sonoma Volume Police could keep the Wagon down on this night. Though they tried awful hard. How loud is 70 decibels anyway? It was a blistering day in Sonoma, and things only got hotter as the Wagon took the stage. After a few technical difficulties, a couple of false starts and a minor run-in with the aforementioned Volume Patrol, we took the audience where they wanted to go ... Sweet Home Alabama.
|
No Photo |
|
Our Friend Tom's "40th Birthday"
California Golf Club, South San Francisco, September 15, 2001
Blasting this fine establishment with our unique rock-n-roll concoction, we helped celebrate the 40th birthday of our friend Tom. Thanks to Brenda's super-stealth planning, Tom was surprised beyond belief -- and who wouldn't be surprised celebrating their birthday months before the actual date.
|
No Photo |
|
Electronic Arts Quarterly Meeting
EA SPORTS Gym, Redwood City,
August 16, 2001
The Wagon goes Corporate, rocking for its biggest audience ever at the EA quarterly meeting. Highlights included Marty's stirring rendition of Hail to the Chief. It's been rumored that many executive-types were tapping their feet throughout the show.
|
|
|
Mark & Denise's Wedding
Mercy High School, San Francisco, August 11, 2001
Rolling up to the Mercy High School campus brought back a lot of memories -- at least for those of us who spent our childhood and teen years dazed and confused in the Catholic education system. With Raf in Chicago, we enlisted the services of Rock Drummer Idol, Bob Nellis. We steamrolled through two hours of our finest dancefloor-rockin' material. By the end of the evening, those in the audience left standing released their last remaining rock-n-roll adrenaline in a maelstrom of karaoke madness. Welcome to the Jungle, indeed.
|
|
|
Bob & Shannon's Wedding
Nellis Ranch, Los Angeles, June 2, 2001
Nothing gets the Wagon to rock like an old friend's wedding. Despite numerous challenges, which included a wedding planner without a plan, an egomaniacal DJ, and tipsy guests looking for their chance to shine, the Wagon pulled off a couple of stellar sets. As the night waned, a handful of musician friends made their way onto the stage under the twinkling lights. Some were drunk and good. Some were just good and drunk. In the end, all Wagon members agreed it was a memorable L.A. road trip.
|
|
|
|
HPP
Night on the Green
The Presidio, San
Francisco, May 12, 2001
After digging our
vibe at the Jelly's unofficial HPP fundraiser in 2000, the Friends
of the HPP signed us on for their official annual bash. To prepare for the
biggest StationWagon event ever, the band practiced like never
before. The evening started
off with a bit of a scare as six members of the band got stuck
in an elevator one hour before showtime. Fortunately, SFFD rescued us and we arrived in plenty of time
for an incendiary night of rock-n-roll. This gig marked the
Wagon debut of Marty Izenson on saxophone.
Please join the Wagon
in supporting the
Homeless Prenatal
Program.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|