Gabe's (Iowa City, IA) - 10/15/2010

Gabe's = good times.

We rolled into Iowa City early enough to take a tour of the town where we saw plenty of running drunkards, upright pianos in the middle of the sidwalks, and spontaneous break dance parties... got some video and pics of this stuff but they didn't turn out so maybe next time.

The show was tons of fun. We shared the bill with Amanda Miller (http://www.myspace.com/khadijaandlexi) and Jake Dilley and the Color Pharmacy (http://www.myspace.com/jakedilley) both acts were peachy.

Got the chance to hang out with the guys from Jake Dilley and the Color Pharmacy after the show...cool dudes.

Also drank a few beers with Paul and Lindberg, the guys who book for Gabe. Was really a pleasure getting to hang out with these guys and talk music.

Huge thanks to both of them for the drinks and hospitality. Can't wait to get back to Iowa City soon.

Ordinance Protects Iowa City From Rock and Roll Explosion This Friday!

Verona Red rides into America's first "Nuclear Weapon Free City" this Friday Oct. 15 to perform at Gabe's in Iowa City (330 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52242)

Could be tough to limit the rock and roll blastage to sub-nuclear levels...but we'll try.

Can't wait to be back at Gabe's!

Verona Red almost explodes...
This Friday October 15
At Gabe's (330 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52242)
Cover: $5

10pm - 10:40pm - Amanda Miller
11pm - 12:00pm - Jake Dilley and the Color Pharmacy
12:15pm - 1:15pm - Verona Red

Gabe's (Iowa City, IA) - 6/18/2010

The drive to Gabe's in Iowa City was both gorgeous and terrifying. As we drove West into the 80 mph winds that would eventually kill a family of four windows in the Sears (fuck you Willis) tower I was reminded of how helpless we really are to the forces of mother nature bitchface.

I was also reminded of the Costner classic (if there can be such a thing), Field of Dreams. They have some real big and scary sky out there in Iowa. Looks like angry bedsheets.

Adding to my sense of terror was Adam's warning about tornadoes. I'd never heard of such things before. Adam's description was enlightening and educational.

But as Adam delved into the consequences of actually encountering one of these beasts, it made me question why it was we were still driving.

It was then that I remembered the grit and determination of the WWF's very own Texas tornado (finally understanding the full meaning of his moniker), and figured if he could face adversity in furry boots, I could do the same.

We trucked on through the elements, never ceasing to scream like little girls every time the wind carried us into the other lane.

We were all very relieved when we finally arrived at Gabe's in Iowa City.

I kept with the Texas tornado idea and used the memory of his ferocity to inspire a whirlwind performance. The times we had up there on that stage were good, so good that I think we shall do it again in Iowa City soon.

Friendship for Everyone this Friday at Gabe's in Iowa City

So it's off to Iowa this weekend to play at Gabes in Iowa City.  I've heard several times in my life that Iowa is the good times.  Some of my good friends are from Iowa.  They've all had some pretty good stories to tell.  Judging by this... it looks pretty awesome.



Verona Red, Greenman, AND the Nightman cometh...
This Friday June 18
Gabe's (330 East Washington Street, Iowa City, IA)
Ages: 21+
Doors: 9:00
With: Final Alibi, Kidnap the Sun, Kiss & Tell, Left on Northwood and Tutt & Vonderbaar