Date: Mar.01.2002

Place: Thai Joe's- Milwaukee WI

Finally, the time has come. Been playing sax half my life and never did my parents see their son rock onstage before. It was an important gig and I'd like to thank my buds Mike and Dan for showing everyone else how to have fun at a UGC show.

I had a chance to hang out with the band that opened for us called M4M Orchestra. Very cool guys, and very good musicians But enough about them and more about us ;) The show was awesome. I feel everyone in the band nailed their parts and put on a good show. Boy I could use some Cheetos right now...

But anyway, to wrap it up, I just wanted to tell everyone thanks, especially Mitch, for doing what it takes to come out and make shows really happen- even in a blizzard like that night. Got to go jam now; we're working up some cool new material tonight. Keep coming to the shows, and I promise you won't be disappointed.

See ya,

Matt

Write Matt at: mo@upsidegc.com