Back In The Saddle Again

After a two week break we are back at it again. Learning new songs. Getting ready to record a few songs for a promo packet. Here are some of the new songs we will be working on.

Hammer To Fall - Queen
Learning To Fly - Tom Petty
My Hero - Foo Fighters
Point Of Know Return - Kansas
Roll With The Changes - REO Speedwagon
Walkin' In Memphis - Mark Cohn

Visit our Facebook page to get the latest info and see photos from shows.

Second Street Live Wrap Party Rocked

We had a blast at the Second Street Live Wrap Party! This is a great facility with an equally great sound system. Tom Ware did a great job with the sound and Brennan did a great job with the lighting.

Special thanks to Dick and Suzanne Renko, the SSL Board, and the contractors who worked so hard to give us this fantastic venue.

Please support Second Street Live by going to see the artists they bring in. I promise you they will be top-notch artists who will give you more than your money's worth.

Check out some pics from the show on our Facebook page.

-- Steve

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Second Street Live Wrap Party This Saturday!

Bordertown will be playing for the Second Street Live Wrap Party this Saturday at 7:30 pm. Second Street Live is a new visual and performing arts theater located in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas. For a chance to win a pair of tickets to this closed event, visit the Bordertown Facebook page and become a fan before 5:00 pm this Friday.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from Bordertown. We are excited about what 2010 will bring and we hope it will be a great year for you, too.

Rehearsal Room Pics

Here are a few pics from our rehearsal room. Yes, it is tight and loud but we like it that way. :)

Mitch's Bass Gear (He just replaced it with a rockin' new Mesa-Boogie rig.)

Kirk's Practice Kit

Bill's Keyboards and Aaron's Acoustic Guitar

Steve's Assorted Guitar Gear

Mixer, Amp Racks and Community Stack in rear

Back In Rehearsals

We're back in the rehearsal room learning new songs. The first five we're learning are:

• Running Out Of Days - Three Doors Down
• In The Air Tonight - Phil Collins/Nonpoint
• Wind At My Back - Spock's Beard/Neal Morse
• Fly Like An Eagle - Steve Miller Band (we're bringing it back)
• King Of Pain - The Police (another one from the closet)

"Running Out Of Days" just rocks unbelievably!! I am so glad Aaron picked this song to do.

We're working on our own arrangement for "In The Air Tonight."

When I first heard "Wind At My Back," I didn't care for it. Now, it is one of the greatest songs I've ever heard. I sincerely get chills just playing it. Neal, you are awesome, brother!

We started "Fly Like An Eagle" a few months ago, then dropped it to work on a specific set list. Now it's back.

Ditto on "King Of Pain."

Oktoberfest Rocks!!

Oktoberfest was a blast!! This was Bordertown's very first gig. The crowd was responsive and we had to do an encore. We had so much fun. Thanks to everyone at the Gregory Kistler Center and Knights of Columbus for making us welcome.

Oktoberfest - October 10 at 6:00 pm

Bordertown will be playing at Oktoberfest on October 10 at 6:00 pm to help raise money for the Gregory Kistler Treatment Center For Children. Come out, have a good time, and help support this worthy organization. They make a big difference in the lives of many children.

For more information go to the Gregory Kistler Center web site.

Bill Rebsamen Sitting In On Paperkid Reunion

Bordertown keyboardist Bill Rebsamen will be playing with Paperkid for their reunion concert on September 5 at The Rib Room. It has been 22 years since Paperkid last walked on the stage. The reunion concert is a Benefit for Developmental Wings which helps children with autism.

If you live in the Fort Smith area, please come out and help support this worthy organization. I can promise you Paperkid will give you your money's worth and more.