Post #132130 by MachTiki on Tue, Dec 21, 2004 11:42 AM

No worries Freddie. Us Nick Lowe fans gotta stick together.

I've seen him live a couple times, but one of the great musical moments in my life came when I went to see him play in a tiny bar the Bay Area. Hours before the show a few of us were in line in the rain waiting to get in. The side door opens and out pops Nick Lowe. He took a quick step back when he saw people already waiting to get in. He graciously told us we were nuts to stand in the rain just to see him, then he lit up a cigarette and hung out with us for about a half hour. He answered every question we threw at him and he asked us questions as well. A really cool guy.

Then, a car pulls up and out comes Elvis Costello (who was not on the bill). Nick excused himself, then led Elvis into the building. where they did a sound check with the door open so we could watch. That evenings show was amazing with the two of them doing their own material together unplugged.