Slam Tour Diary: June 29, 1990 Wichita

It’s always nice to be in Bill’s hometown, although we might be one of the few touring bands who make a habit of playing Wichita. Bill’s parents still live in town and we usually stay at their house but not this time: the neighbors probably wouldn’t appreciate the 26-ft. RV parked in front of their townhouse.

We’re at the Coyote Club tonight with the Sneetches, but first, we’ve got an in-store to do at 3203 E. Douglas at S. Hillside. Does anyone remember the record store that was there? It’s now the Enchanted Mermaid Boutique but I don’t think that was the name back then. When we’re in Wichita, it’s Bill’s star-time and everyone just wants to talk old times with him. We’re more than happy to give him his brief moment in the spotlight, however, as we’re also big Embarrassment fans.

The Coyote Club is a beautiful room (link to pictures in comments) with a real old-time feel to it, and it’s a welcome change from the usual dingy rock clubs that we frequent. (And, we didn’t know it at the time, but it’s just a 15-minute bike ride from Koch Industries World HQ!) The fans give us a nice hometown welcome and our fourth show in town is our best yet. Tomorrow: Columbia, MO 

Published by Steve, Denise, and Coco: Calculating Route

Welcome to our blog that we’re calling Calculating Route…, a reference to our GPS guide and the general randomness of our travels. Of course, we do have a route, at least through the end of 2023, but we’re trying to keep our options open in the search for a permanent, or semi-permanent, home here in Greater Europe. Off we go!

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