Turns out that the wonderful Doug Cheatwood and The Bastards of Fate are trying to get back on their collective feet after a fire that destroyed most or all of their equipment.
If I would have read a little more deeply on the band's MySpace page last night I would have found the following post:
"Thursday night around 6pm there was a two alarm fire at the warehouse where we practice. It took 45 firefighters and rescue people plus a giant crane shooting water to put it out, but nobody was hurt. Most of our equipment and The Situationist's equipment was destroyed. A lot of other people's things were destroyed or damaged as well, including the Magic Twig Community, who practiced next to us. We are still waiting for more details, but the building may be permanently condemned."
From what I can tell, the Roanoke-Blacksburg music community is pulling together to help the bands hurt by the fire. At least one benefit's already happened and more are being planned, including one on Friday.
"Tremendous thanks to everyone who has offered support in any way," Cheatwood wrote."We'll keep you updated as we know more. Thank you!"
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According to our other Roanoke correspondent Scott Craig, firefighters also found some pot and a bong in the ashes.
BIG SHOCKER.
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