I don't know what happened to these guys, but they were geniuses. I first saw them at a small club in Raleigh, and it was one guy with a guitar, a dude with a microphone, and a tape deck. But from their stage presence, particularly the singer, and hooks, you'd think you were watching AC/DC.
I got another chance to see them open for Tenacious D a few years later, and it's an obvious match - both play hard rock songs with lyrics that are sung with vigor about ridiculous things (my second favorite Bandway song deals with white nipples).
But this song is particularly appropriate, as my vacation starts today and Monday is Memorial Day, I in fact have a 4-day weekend. That's what the fuck these guys are talking about.
Yo, thanks so much for posting this. These guys are friends of mine from back in the day; I wanted to share this with others for the Memorial Day occasion, and your post was the first I found.
ReplyDeleteCool, thanks for reading. I can't have a 4-day weekend without thinking of this song - it's too perfect
ReplyDeletehey - my husband is bandway's singer. if you are interested they should be playing a show in raleigh in a month or so opening night of king's at their new location, no exact date yet.
ReplyDeleteSherri, thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately I live on the west coast now and won't be able to make the show. I'm very excited about Kings opening back up though, and I definitely plan to check it out next time I'm in Raleigh. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI was searching for this song to send to my BIL, Shawn, and your blog entry came up as the 3rd hit on Google. Pretty cool! :-)
ReplyDeleteCourtney, that's awesome! Glad you are sharing this song - everyone should hear it!
ReplyDeletemp3 out there?
ReplyDeleteDon't know why but looks like you can only get it from the Amazon UK store http://www.amazon.co.uk/4-Day-Weekend/dp/B002S9MFHC. You're better off finding a used copy of the Night Rock CD on eBay - plenty of good stuff on there
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