Hmm, that new album sounds interesting. Think I might have to go out and buy it today.
I have a fond memory of the very first time I went to see them in concert...
It was back in the late '70's (their Abandoned Luncheonette tour), and the show was at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby. It was a sold out show, and the line to get into the show was almost around the block (while they were checking our tickets & allowing us to go in). I remember it was POURING rain, and there were about 25-30 people there that had planned to buy their tickets at the door - but, they didn't know that it had already been 'sold out'.
Daryl and John were in their tour bus and as they got off to go into the building, Daryl over heard one of the employees telling some guy "Sorry, show's sold out. We can't let you in."
Daryl then walked over in the pouring rain and proceeded to talk with the employee about letting the guy & other ticketless peeps into the show. The employee said "We really can't. We'll be over the maximum capacity limit set by the U.D. Fire Marshall."
Daryl said "Oh, I see. Well, tell ya what...If the Fire Marshall gets wind of this, you let us deal with him. But, these people are standing out here in the pouring rain supporting us and wanting to see our show. So, either ALL of our fans are allowed in to see the show OR we don't go on and you refund everyone that does have a ticket - and cancel the show."
About 5 minutes later after alot of scrambling between employees...everyone was let in. I thought that was pretty cool of Daryl.
