A full year later, Count's Vamp’d still finds its way into nearly every music conversation in this town.
In your mind, what was it about Count's Vamp'd that made it unforgettable?
What were your memories of the club?
To get the ball rolling, I’ll kick things off with one of my favorite memories from Count’s place. This one happened right after catching a Great White concert at the Westgate Showroom.
When the show wrapped, a group of us made the natural migration, straight to Vamp’d. When I arrived, the place was packed wall‑to‑wall. I was standing in that sweet spot between the backstage door to the green room and the VIP area, soaking in the music that was happening onstage, when I suddenly felt that unmistakable sensation… like someone had eyes on me.
I scanned the crowd, checking to see if a friend was trying to wave me down. Then I slowly turned toward the VIP section, and there he was. Brett Carlisle, lead singer of Great White, just a few feet away, grinning. We both lit up. I asked if he wanted to check out the historic green room backstage, and to talk about his life as a rock star. We made our way backstage. Brett remembered the article I wrote about his debut with Great White the year before at the Cannery in North Las Vegas. Brett took his time absorbing every bit of nostalgia on the historic walls! We talked about his whirlwind year with the band, snapped a few photos, and then headed back out—him to enjoy the music, me to get back behind the lens. One of those moments you don’t forget.
Pretty cool memory.
What’s one of your best memories of Vamp’d?
I know you’ve got plenty.
(Comments Welcomed)
Gary England
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What a great memory! One of my favorite bands, too.
ReplyDeleteTom from LA