MikeBeck.us - Tour Diary - November 15, 2002

Sinclair's Irish Pub im Rathskeller
Bielefeld, Germany
Friday, November 15, 2002

Tonight was my fourth performance at Sinclair's, one of the largest and most renowned Irish Pub's in Germany. My first two shows were solo performances in July and November 2001. My third was in March 2002 with Jared Gallardo and Steve Kouba. It was great coming back.

Chicago Mike fans drove in from as far as Mainz (near Frankfurt, 3.5 hours away) to catch the inaugural German Electric Big Eyed Beans From Venus performance. Several fans and friends that had enjoyed previous Chicago Mike appearances in Bielefeld also showed up. It was a great and rowdy night at the Irish Pub!

Jason Giron and Frank Curtis in Ravenswaaij, ready to hit the road. Pulling out of our driveway, heading for Deutschland. Our Mercedes and Drew Frink (we think) at the backdoor of the Rathaus, home to Sinclair's Irish Pub. John Flanders at the Rathaus. Big Eyed Beans From Venus on stage at Sinclair's Irish Pub.

Jason Giron and a local backup singer we hired for the gig. The singer was a little stiff, but he was a natural for singing metal. Flanders and his flute! Beans fans Carmen and Manuella. Thanks for coming to the show! Wildman Hughes makes a lasting impression on yet another crowd. Dancing was a rarity at previous Irish Pub performances in Bielefeld. Tonight, the band had the crowd up and out of their chairs. That's what we like to see!

Rockin' and rollin' at the Irish Pub. These ladies kept the dance floor warm during our show. Thanks Katja and Isabella and ???. Drew Frink. Jason Giron. John Flanders.

Flanders flanked by Frank Curtis. Jared joined Beans on stage, contributing vocals on Crosstown Traffic and What's Going On.

John connecting with the fans.

Jason and his admirers. As usual, Jeremy makes friends wherever he goes. The Beans belly up to the bar... Our bartender, Robert, did a great job taking care of everybody. John, our backup singer for the night and me. Jason, Freddie and Jeremy.

Thanks to the efficiency of the German postal service, our posters never arrived for the concert, so we were billed as the Chicago Mike Band. John and a dedicated fan. Jeremy and Manu from Mainz.

The audience at Sinclair's Irish Pub.

Clapping accompaniment during Drew Frink's monster bass solo on Messin' With the Kid.

Mike busts a button!

Mike with Beans fans Dylan and Lenny.


Jason Giron and Frank Curtis in Ravenswaaij, ready to hit the road.	Pulling out of our driveway, heading for Deutschland.	Our Mercedes and Drew Frink (we think) at the backdoor of the Rathaus, home to Sinclair's Irish Pub.	John Flanders at the Rathaus.	Big Eyed Beans From Venus on stage at Sinclair's Irish Pub.

Jason Giron and a local backup singer we hired for the gig. The singer was a little stiff, but he was a natural for singing metal.	Flanders and his flute!	Beans fans Carmen and Manuella. Thanks for coming to the show!	Wildman Hughes makes a lasting impression on yet another crowd.	Dancing was a rarity at previous Irish Pub performances in Bielefeld. Tonight, the band had the crowd up and out of their chairs. That's what we like to see!

Rockin' and rollin' at the Irish Pub.	These ladies kept the dance floor warm during our show. Thanks Katja and Isabella and ???.	Drew Frink.	Jason Giron.	John Flanders.

	Flanders flanked by Frank Curtis.	Jared joined Beans on stage, contributing vocals on Crosstown Traffic and What's Going On.

				John connecting with the fans.

Jason and his admirers.	As usual, Jeremy makes friends wherever he goes.	The Beans belly up to the bar... Our bartender, Robert, did a great job taking care of everybody.	John, our backup singer for the night and me.	Jason, Freddie and Jeremy.

Thanks to the efficiency of the German postal service, our posters never arrived for the concert, so we were billed as the Chicago Mike Band.	John and a dedicated fan.	Jeremy and Manu from Mainz.

				The audience at Sinclair's Irish Pub.

Clapping accompaniment during Drew Frink's monster bass solo on Messin' With the Kid.



				Mike busts a button!

Mike with Beans fans Dylan and Lenny.