The Blue Meanies Live at Twisters Feb 6, 2001

It was a cold night in Richmond, Virginia on Feb. 6, 2001. The venue was Twisters and the lineup was Sixer, The World Inferno Friendship Society, The Blue Meanies, and Flogging Molly....The Blue Meanies included here were a great band from Chicago...Let me know whether you recognize the keyboard player and know what band he's in now. Look for their bass player in a video with Skankin' Pickle that I've posted. Also the footage that I shot of Flogging Molly at this show will be included in Flogging Molly's upcoming CD/DVD release. Here's to ya, Meanies. I always had a great time at your shows.
Filmed by Mitch at www.fantasyva.com

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[jonbonjovial]

The keyboard player's Chas. I know he sung and played guitar in Bitchy, think he's working in a music shop now.

Had the pleasure and priviledge of playing with Blue Meanies many times - some of the best times of my life.

[mitch26]

The guitar player here fronts Tubring. They have a similar sound, I found out when I caught Tubring on tour and remarked they reminded me of the Meanies:)

[cutter27]

Chas actually works at a guitar center now. He is a very good friend of mine.

[mitch26]

I think the only band around that still comes close is The World Inferno Friendship Society. Sure miss shows with The Meanies, I really miss watching the reactions of folks seeing them for the first time:)

[BlitzzkriegBill]

Their reunion show in December 2004 was probably the best show I've ever seen. I talked to Billy Spunke via AIM about a year ago and he said there's a DVD of it coming out but he didn't give a time frame.

You should contact them and see if they want this footage, because it's really good.

[mitch26]

 I always offered to send them copies, they were great to let me record, they've broken up though. I shot footage of Flogging Molly at this same show and they're using some of the same footage on a DVD coming out in June. The World Inferno also played this show and that footage is up too. Thanks for the kind words. They were a great band, don't think they ever got the proper recognition they deserved sales wise.

[majick59]

God I miss the Blue Meanies.

[mnc51]

I saw them perform in Madison WI back in 94

[laurenbecker420]

o god bill! and the sunglasses

[Llricketts]

Billy Spunke had such a great stage presence!

[cutter27]

Don't know what you mean by "The Real Blue Meanies" These guys have been around forever. Even signed to Thick Records and did a bunch of major touring. If you "real" blue meanies were around first, they should sue them for the name. If not you should shut your trap.

[fenderbender5931]

the guitarist assigns some killer essay prompts!!

[HennoHimself]

I was at the same gig!

[redcap79]

the "real Blue Meanies " were from WINNIPEG!!!