As we continue to remember the first 20 years of Triple M, I'll tell you about the night that Sheryl Crow grabbed my ass.
Right off the bat I'll say that it usually costs you a beer to hear this story- so if you are reading this, you owe me one.
It all started a few weeks before Sheryl Crow's debut album was released and she was on a promotional tour. Record labels do this from time to time- they take a new artist out on the road visiting radio stations. The artists often perform in the radio station conference room for the station staff and management. This particular day was an extremely hot day- and the air-conditioner at the Triple M transmitter was broke. The transmitter overheated and we were off the air. That's when a beautiful young woman walked through the door. Oh, that's right Sheryl somebody is coming to visit...great!?!?
Sorry Sheryl, we're off the air- you can't play...unless you would like to head into Studio M and perform there- maybe we'll play it on the air sometime.
She took me up on the offer and headed to Studio M with John Urban. They recorded a Studio M session and finished just as we went back on the air. I invited her to come into the studio and play something live on the air. After two songs, she left and the transmitter failed...again. Nobody, except me, heard that performance. We were literally (my wife hates when I use that word) on the air long enough for those two songs and then off again.
As she left, Sheryl asked if I would be in Boulder next week. There was an upcoming radio convention in Boulder, Co. that I was going to, so I said yes. I honestly didn't think anything of it- thought she was just being friendly and that I would never see her again.
A week later I was in Boulder, waiting in line to register for the convention. Standing in line with me was Michael McDermott and a few minutes later Sheryl joined us. Michael went and grabbed us all drinks and I figured out that Sheryl really didn't know anybody, so she just hung out with the two of us for the rest of the afternoon.
That evening the three of us went to the Fox Theatre to see Sonia Dada and a few other bands. And to drink. And we drank. A lot.
After a few drinks Sheryl started bouncing between Michael and Me and David Baerwald. She'd spend a little time with Michael and then a little time with me and then a little time with David and back to Michael again and so on and so on. This went on for quite some time and eventually she had both arms draped over my shoulders and looked up at me and said "somebody needs to take me out of here before I ruin my career." I told her it wasn't going to be me- I'm married - and she moved on. A little later, when Sonia Dada was on stage, we walked into the room where they were playing and my drink was dry, so I turned to the bar to order another drink (because I clearly needed another drink) and that's when I felt a hand on my ass followed by a nice hard squeeze. It's been a while since I have been single, so I didn't know how to react. I said "can I get you something?" to which Michael interupted us and said "no- I think she's had enough."
The next night, back at the Fox Theatre, I was telling a few friends the story- and admitting that "I'm a guy- so I'm probably exaggerating a little bit." That's when Sheryl walkd in the door- as soon as she saw me, she made a bee-line for the other side of the room. As far away from me as she could possibly get. Eventually she got the nerve to come talk to me and she appologized. I said- "that's o.k. Sheryl, someday you'll be a big star and I'll tell everybody about the night Sheryl Crow grabbed my ass."
And I've been drinking free off of that story ever since.
These days I usually add one more line to the story- "...and that's the night that Sheryl Crow decided that she had to have a biker guy..." although I'll admit that isn't true- in fact I doubt if I even owned a bike at that point. But either way I had a shot before Lance did.
Hi Pat,
Not sure if you remember me from last year. Knowing that you're an avid runner, I'm reaching out to you again regarding the upcoming 13.1 Minneapolis 5K & Half Marathon.
I'm contacting runners and bloggers for two main reasons, which are similar to last year: I'm reaching out to bloggers for two reasons,which are very similar to last year.
The first one is awesome, but the second reason is even better (at least to me). Ok, first: I have discount codes for race entries that you can give to friends, family, blogger readers, etc. for both the 5k and the half. Additionally, for mentioning the race on your blog or writing about your experience, I have a FREE entry for you and one additional freebie to give away as you see fit.
Now, reason #2 that's even better: I'm looking for stories of triumph from 13.1 racers who have overcome significant odds to be a part of the race. If you or someone you know has achieved a personal victory by participating in the race this year, I want to know.
Let me know about any great achievement story -- or if you just want discount and free entries, that's fine too.
Thanks!
Dani L.
07/06/2011 1:43AM
hemp
She told one reporter that a jingle she wrote for McDonalds earned her a 50 000. Crow won several Grammy awards that year including Best Female Pop Vocal Performance Best New Artist and Record of the Year. ..Three years later Crow released her self-titled follow up album. Though it didnt get the critical attention that her previous album received it did include the hits If It Makes You Happy and Every day is a Winding Road. The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album.
07/08/2011 3:57PM
Panama foundation
.AUGUST 11--Touring the United States and Europe this year Sheryl Crow arrives at venues with an assortment of environmental demands certain to vex concert promoters according to a review of the musician s 2010 backstage rider..The document actually has a 2-1 2 page to be strictly followed and policed. Seeking to minimize the overall environmental impact of our tour Crow demands that only biodegradable cups and dinnerware be used by the caterer. Crow s rider also notes that We strongly encourage you to use renewable sources and or to buy sustainable energy credits where possible. The singer needs an assortment of biodegradable non-petroleum cups and 24 disposable napkins made of 100 recycled fiber. Crow s rider also lists a wide variety of drinks and snacks that she needs including organic coconut water and two bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon Sheryl s Favorite is Stag s Leap Artemis .
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