By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The legendary NRBQ was thinking about taking the summer off, explained the band’s leader Terry Adams. But Bridge Street Live in Collinsville came calling with an offer the legendary band couldn’t refuse. Did NRBQ want to set up stage for two nights at 41 Bridge St. So the members of NRBQ are going to take a busman’s vacation and will take their “Summer Band Camp on Wheels” to the Connecticut venue on July 19 and 20. Although they were planning on taking a break for the warmer months, the opportunity to do a gig at Bridge Street Live didn’t really faze Adams, who was calling from Vermont. “We live inside the music and live for it,” said Adams. Plus, said Adams, “Coming to Connecticut is the thing that is exciting for us… Connecticut always has been good to NRBQ.” And what does NRBQ mean by declaring the jaunt its Summer Band Camp on Wheels? Adams explained the group will gather together in the same vehicle to head out to the show. They then will arrive the night before the gig in Collinsville and set up tents in a secret location. Then they will see how [...]
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The legendary NRBQ was thinking about taking the summer off, explained the band’s leader Terry Adams. But Bridge Street Live in Collinsville came calling with an offer the legendary band couldn’t refuse. Did NRBQ want to set up stage for two nights at 41 Bridge St. So the members of NRBQ are going to take a busman’s vacation and will take their “Summer Band Camp on Wheels” to the Connecticut venue on July 19 and 20. Although they were planning on taking a break for the warmer months, the opportunity to do a gig at Bridge Street Live didn’t really faze Adams, who was calling from Vermont. “We live inside the music and live for it,” said Adams. Plus, said Adams, “Coming to Connecticut is the thing that is exciting for us… Connecticut always has been good to NRBQ.” And what does NRBQ mean by declaring the jaunt its Summer Band Camp on Wheels? Adams explained the group will gather together in the same vehicle to head out to the show. They then will arrive the night before the gig in Collinsville and set up tents in a secret location. Then they will see how [...]