I couldn't believe how "normal" the band was. I remember hearing the insane and legendary narcotic intake they had, but they were all so...dare I say this...ORDINARY? Not that that's a bad thing. Bobby Gillespie is incredibly shy, seemed like a nice guy but I think he was just steering clear of temptation. Mani is the clear extrovert. He told me that everyone in the Roses is on board for a reunion (yes, even John Squire), but Ian is the one holding out. Duffy was one awesome guy, so was Darrin Mooney. Kid Congo Powers was there too, got to hang out with him a bit. I thought it was kind of weak that they were charging $5 to get into the Back Bar, but at least the DJ was pretty cool. At one point I was buying shots for some of the guys in the band, LOL. Gillespie and Mani don't even drink, which I thought was interesting. I'm bummed they didn't play "Higher Than the Sun" and "Suicide Sally & Johnny Guitar", but "Accelerator" kicked ass, as did "Swastika Eyes", "Movin' on Up", "Deep Hit", etc. I need to get in better shape if I'm going survive the stretch of shows in May. My knees were KILLING me after Thursday and Friday nights. I got invited up for the NYC show, I'm bummed I didn't go, but I'd be SO useless this week if I had gone.