October 14, 2007
Dock Ellis @ Royale - tonight
I thought I had something special with the Dock Ellis Band. A few months ago, the band and I spent a morning together that I thought was meaningful for all involved, as I took snaps of them in the old Powell Square Building. Well, this morning, I checked Myspace and found that the band not only picked up another member, they took photos with someone else! And the kicker: they did so at the Carondelet Coke Plant! Oh! The horrors!
Through tears of rebuke and guilt, I have to note that the Docks are playing the Royale tonight, which might seem a strange place for a classic country band to be playing a Sunday night gig. But it only gets weirder, when you consider that a non-broadcast talk show and jackets-only coronation ball are also slated for the same evening, which should feature basically everyone I know in some form or another.
Wiping away tears, here's the bulletin from the Dock Ellis Myspace page:
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Sunday, 14 Oct 2007, 06:30 PM - The Royale
3132 Kingshighway
St. Louis, Missouri 63139
Cost: free
Description:
The Royale is presenting the third annual Free Candy show with the formal Royale Coronation. This exclusive party will be held on Sunday, October the 14th from 6:30 to 9 with a variety style show by Tom Weber and Amanda Doyle of Free Candy featuring the Dock Ellis Band, Clownvis Presley and many more fun acts. This is a look sharp event/dance, so please dress accordingly. They will be unveiling the Royale’s new neon and bejeweled crown which will sit atop the sign.
We hope to see you there!