There is a lot of election talk these days.  Lately John Rick (who is campaining for McCain with a new song "Rasin' McCain") has come under fire from Johnny's Daughter Roseanne Cash.  She says its very preumptuous to say who her late father would support.



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The State of South Carolina got another reminder of the impact of live Blowfish within the Low Country musical habitat.

Hootie and The Blowfish -Darius, Soni, Dean and Mark (with Peter Holsapple) held court at Daniel Island's Family Circle Stadium Friday and nealy sold the place out.  Although there were a bunch a seats that were blocked off due to the big stage (for such a relatively small floor) there were only a few vacant spots in the 95% capacity stadium.   Everyone was on there feet the whole night.   Interesting to note the crowd seemed a bit younger than the 30-ish group I had envisioned.  Looks like the night is becoming quite the Daniel Island social event.   It's a classy venue - especailly for a stadium. 

It was a big party for the band that will be taking some time apart to launch a few solo projects.   Mark, Soni, and Darius all have projects in play and both Darius and Mark had a chance to show off some new material.

Both got great response.  In fact, when Darius kicked into the chorus of the new single "Don't Think I Dont Think About It" it was one of the first sing along moments of the night.  I mentioned it t him when I randomly saw him at the Springsteen show the next night.   Surprising since it's only been heard on radio for the most part. 

At several points during the show it was not a stretch to categorize the band a "country."    Mandolins... some steel guitar... the hat...  and probably the best version of ou Never Even Call Me By My Name ever done.  (Updated lyrics "you don't have to call me Kenny Chesney!" really revved up the crowd).  

The rest of the night was a fun mix of covers (the mini tribute to REM with "Losing My Religion" was a highlight) to the big hits (anyone who left early to beat traffic missed the closer "Only Wanna Be With You"). 

I'm sure Hootie isn't appreciated nealy as much anywhere else.. but it was nice to see people really into it all the way upto the top seats (and at this stadium that's WAY up there).

It was also nice to see the band get some accolades for all the charitable work for the schools.  FYE presented the band's Foundation with a check for $65,000 and the superintendant of the state board of Education reconized the group naming them "Palmetto Abassadors of Public Education".

The band now takes a break from touring and Darius is Set to release "Learn To Live" on September 23rd.  

Set List:
Go And Tell Him (Soup Song)
I Go Blind
Hey Sister Pretty
Fine Line
Hannah Jane (The inspiration, now 16 was in the audience)
Fork In The Road (from Mark Bryan's new project)
What Do You Want From Me Now
I Got A Woman (Zepplin Cover)
Set Me Free
Let Her Cry
Time
---I'm Alive--?title
LosingMy Religion (with props to R.E.M.)
Old Man AndMe When I Get To Heaven (medley the remedy)
Hold My Hand
--check presentatation/special recognition---
You NeverEven Cal Me By My Name
Come Ride Along
Champagne SupeNova(Oasis cover)
-- Salt Of The Earth--?title
Only Wanna Be With You / Get Down On It

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Probably not EXACTLY what you're thinking... she filmed this cool thittle piece for NBC's Monday night football... and as usually she looks stellar.

Her hair looks great too.


See the video HERE



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