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So going into the 3 dates with the Fundamental Elements (FE), I really didn’t know what to expect. I knew these guys were good people and excellent musicians. We first met them about 3 years ago when we played a NYE show in St. Louis. Fast forward to this past weekend...........INCREDIBLE. There are times when you are in a band and you need some positive energy and motivation. Watching FE do their thing was just what the doctor ordered. Playing with these guys was a treat, but I really enjoyed the behind the scenes stuff we( DWB) encountered. Getting to know these guys, talking about real life, impromptu jamming in their home studio, and encountering their positive energy has left a smile on my face. Here’s some highlights:
1) We came close to hitting not one, but two deer in our van packed full of 10 people
2) We realized that Cozmo is a Grown a#$ man who likes to dress like Ben Wallace
3) On Halloween, we learned Ghostbusters in a very short time and rocked it that night on stage
4) Frontman Russ from FE loves Montell Jordan’s This is How we do it
5) Robalicious dressed up as Leonardo ( yes the blue Mutant Ninja Turtle)
6) Cozmo says he has skills like a Ninja, but forgot his stage clothes for 3 straight gigs
7) Davis can cook some mean scrambled eggs for breakfast
8) FE Bass player Mark dressed up on Halloween .............................as Cozmo!
9) Jerry Reed from Smokey and the Bandit invented Country Funk
10) Mark from FE loves vanilla moon pies...............but only when Davis is serving them
11) FE drummer is in love with Keith Urban...................and once considered frosted tips
12) Diva can sleep with one eye open
13 ) Joe and Dustin came up with the best gynecologist name ever, but I can’t repeat it:)
But I think I can sum up it best when for the 2nd consecutive gig DWB and FE ended the night with Ghostbusters. The crowds went nuts and I think we rocked it harder than Ray Parker Jr. ever could. Imagine, 2 lead singers, 2 bass players, 2 guitarists, a rockin’ Diva, a ghoulish keyboardist, and a Indiana Jones lookin’ drummer. FE Drummer Luke told the truest statement right after we rocked every face in the club.........................THAT JUST HAPPENED!!!