I have to admit, I was more than a little skeptical about NYE in Hot
Springs Arkansas. I figured it was the middle of nowhere and they had
nothing going on. I couldn't have been more wrong. And I couldn't be
happier about it.
It was cold as hell when the fake freak pulled up in front of Maxine's. We were told it was once either the oldest brothel in the state or the most popular. We heard several variations on and between those themes from most everyone. No solid answers. A club with some mystery.
The bill was Ben Franks, The Frontier Circus, Booyah Dad with Foul Play Cabaret and the Hickoids. It was a standing room only event, all of the tables were sold ahead of time. The place was ready to explode.
Ben and the Circus did fine jobs. The Circus did the same set from the night before (with Jones playing lead). Ben had an alt country rock vibe going. A couple of the players swapped instruments and they had a bunch of cute girls up front singing along. Always a plus.
Then Booyah Dad with Foul Play Cabaret. Let's face it stupid party rock works. It doesn't matter if two of the members look like the cast of Duck Dynasty and the other looks like a substitute teacher. They rocked the shit out of it. Songs like "Freedom Party", "Ass Party", "Say You Love Me" and "Popin and Lockin at the Country Show" work.
And they really work with the ladies of the FPC. A half dozen beautiful ladies dancing AND stripping makes for a hell of a good time. Everyone in the place was having a blast. Loads of frozen smiles plastered across the room, mine included. It was a beautiful thing.
Hickoids were after the NYE "fireworks". We did a short but rocking set. Loaded up the Freak, got paid and drove home.
Breakdown
We got free beer! They offered to feed us, but we'd eaten a bit before we got there. They had a burlesque show! I'm in love with Maxine's!
It was cold as hell when the fake freak pulled up in front of Maxine's. We were told it was once either the oldest brothel in the state or the most popular. We heard several variations on and between those themes from most everyone. No solid answers. A club with some mystery.
The bill was Ben Franks, The Frontier Circus, Booyah Dad with Foul Play Cabaret and the Hickoids. It was a standing room only event, all of the tables were sold ahead of time. The place was ready to explode.
Ben and the Circus did fine jobs. The Circus did the same set from the night before (with Jones playing lead). Ben had an alt country rock vibe going. A couple of the players swapped instruments and they had a bunch of cute girls up front singing along. Always a plus.
Then Booyah Dad with Foul Play Cabaret. Let's face it stupid party rock works. It doesn't matter if two of the members look like the cast of Duck Dynasty and the other looks like a substitute teacher. They rocked the shit out of it. Songs like "Freedom Party", "Ass Party", "Say You Love Me" and "Popin and Lockin at the Country Show" work.
And they really work with the ladies of the FPC. A half dozen beautiful ladies dancing AND stripping makes for a hell of a good time. Everyone in the place was having a blast. Loads of frozen smiles plastered across the room, mine included. It was a beautiful thing.
Hickoids were after the NYE "fireworks". We did a short but rocking set. Loaded up the Freak, got paid and drove home.
Breakdown
We got free beer! They offered to feed us, but we'd eaten a bit before we got there. They had a burlesque show! I'm in love with Maxine's!
