The
show idea started as bar talk between the two bands and quickly escalated.
Besides
some fans that caravanned with the band, fairgoers stopped to take in the
sounds in between perusing knickknacks, old lawnmowers, parakeets, Scarface memorabilia and other assorted
junk.
The
bands, which originally planned to set up at 11 a.m., arrived at 1:30 p.m. and
played for a couple hours. At least one band member says the tardiness was due
to a late night at the Cactus Club the previous night, where both bands had
played sets.
In
addition to their usual set lists, both bands played an ode to 7 Mile Fair.
Crappy Dracula reworked lyrics to one of their songs in tribute, and The Trusty
Knife performed a lounge-like ballad for the thrifty shoppers at the flea
market.
“If
you’re in love with value/ then I’m in love with you/ you better set up a
table/ at 7 Mile Fair,” singer Zack Pieper crooned, reaching out lovingly to
the small but enthusiastic crowd.
Dug
Belan, bassist and singer for Crappy Dracula, said the reception from 7 Mile
Fair management was great and that both bands hope to return to the event someday.
Footage of this show is available at
www.youtube.com/user/dugglesworth.
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