Hey Tom:

I'm VERY glad to hear that you guys had a good time, and that the trip wasn't a total bust! I honestly felt that you guys put on the best overall show of the night. We play shows with so many nouveau hipster Rock Star poseurs--all of whom tend to take themselves wayyyy too seriously--that it's refereshing to see guys on stage who are just looking to bash out some catchy tunes, have some fun, and bring the audience along for the party. To me, that's Rock-and-Roll!

No worries on the drums. Our guy beats the crap out of them anyway, so he didn't even notice. All good! And Donn ruled the night. It was like watching Keith Richards play Eddie Van Halen's guitar after snorting a fifth of Chivas through a Telecaster neck. Awesome!!!

A few more pics from the show are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/jimgrice/RipovsSidebar92807

Oh, btw...the "Officially Licensed Crankdaddy Crap(TM)" was truly inspired, and funny as sh*t. I still have one of the home pregnancy test kits in the bed of my truck.

You guys are first rate -- ANY time you want to come back, just say the word. And we've already discussed a road trip to NY sometime in '08...maybe in the early spring?

Best,
Mikey