To: Shorty@danhicks.net From: Sandy Ferber Date sent: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 Subject: The Bottom Line - Early Show Hi Hicksters. Dan's early show at the Bottom Line (in Greenwich Village, NYC) on 1/11 was a lot of fun. The place was jammed, although not sold out, and the crowd seemed really into the two bands that night. First up was a trio from Louisiana called the Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band. They played for around 45 minutes and were tasty as can be. Then Dan the Man and the band came on and kicked tuchus for the next 90. These guys are as cool as cool can be, and Dan's stage patter continues to be the funniest in the business. We were treated to lots of nice oldies that night: "Canned Music" (the opener), "Milk Shakin' Mama" (the closer), and "I Scare Myself" from the first album; a beautiful "Reelin' Down" and "I Feel Like Singing" from "Where's the Money" (still my favorite Hicks album, and one of the finest live albums of all time, IMHO); "Long Come a Viper" (which Dan still insists on calling a singalong!) from "Hicksville"; and "Barstool Boogie" from "Shootin' Straight." Plus lots of other tasty favorites. All the members of the band are just so good, and those Lickettes...mmm mmm mmm...tasty as can be! Dan and the gals even did some hoofing at one point, which never fails to bring the house down. What a terrific act! I wish Dan would grace us Big Apple folks more often. His is always a welcome presence!