The White Chocolate Band

Hello folks,
Our show at Hickory Tavern was rained out today and we've had some questions about why.  The sun is out now and the storm is over, why isn't the band playing?  Here's why:  The club was supposed to provide a covered stage and they did not.  Our load in was at 3pm (because we had to be set up by 5pm) and after all of our gear was set up the clouds opened up and we were caught in a torrential downpour.  Due to the fact that there was no cover on the stage, the band and all of our gear were pounded directly with the violent rain, thunder and lightning storm.  After 90 minutes or so, the rain subsided but everything was wet.  Cables, guitars, drums, mixing boards - many thousands of dollars of equipment were soaked and quite possibly damaged.

Why didn't we move inside?  Well, quite simply, water and electricity do not mix.  Plugging in wet electronic gear is very risky - you can get electrocuted and possibly blow up the equipment - or both.  No performance is more important than someone's safety.  Gear can be replaced, people cannot.  We ask for a covered stage because we have decades of experience with outdoor events and we know the potential hazards and risks associated with staging an outdoor event.

The club agreed (in writing) to provide a covered stage and they did not meet their responsibility.  If the stage HAD BEEN COVERED WE WOULD BE PLAYING RIGHT NOW instead of drying out guitars.  We play in Charleston tomorrow night and we are now drying gear with blow dryers and rounding up alternate equipment so that we can play.

We love playing and we would have loved playing tonight.  We are very sorry that we did not get the chance.  Thanks for reading and we hope to see you soon.  Take care.