What’s this? Rumors about a House of Large Sizes show? Your guess is as good as mine, but I’ve heard that HOLS are scheduled to play at Spicoli’s Grill and ther Reverb Rock Garden (sic), a place in Waterloo that I’m guessing has something to do with The Reverb in Cedar Falls. Apparently, there is no more Reverb. I’ve been to that place once, and probably anything that doesn’t have a second-story load-in is a better venue for a rock club.
But who gives a shit where they’re playing. The big question is why. Is the economy hurting Mohair Pear to the point where a H.O.L.S. gig will give it a shot of income? Are Dave & Barb just in the mood to put on the guitar straps once again for “Fire” prevention week? Will the band become a more permanent fixture around Eastern Iowa?
Diebler did blurt out “See you in four years, fuckers!” during their first reunion gig, so this is an early surprise.
Comment if you know details. The Waterloo gig is June 27th with “more details soon.”
Until then, dig on some old HOLS, lumpy.
A viddy from the last reunion gigs...this one from Des Moines...December 30, 2007.
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What I've heard going around is that they're doing 80/35 this year and wanted to do some warm-up gigs beforehand, one of which will be at The Mill coming up as well.
Spicoli's is owned/operated by the same cats as The Reverb. It's in the old Brooster's/Crazy Suckers location on University Avenue. Much bigger room, no stairs, beer garden, and they serve some bar-&-grill type food as well. Been there a few times, pretty nice.
You know what? Since the folks live is Des Moinz now, I think we may have to fully experience 80/35 this year. It looked to be nicely organized, and it would be cool to experience the entire festival instead of just one show. The parents can watch the kids for a night or two. Bonus.
Actually, Barb and Dave still live in Cedar Falls and since we are playing at 80/35 we will play a hometown show at Spicoli's . If we are going to play anywhere, you can count on a show in CF!
Brent.
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