After our luxurious stay in Haileybury, we decided to head to the North Cobalt Flea market and get the few things we needed for the road still. Not to be mistaken with the town of Cobalt, North Cobalt is just south of Haileybury. All the towns are pretty close together, I think it would be hard to stay in Cobalt and not access the other communities…I wonder if North Cobalt is to Cobalt what Shelbyville is to Springfield?

We drove back to the mining city, and drove around after getting some lunch at Brooksie’s.

B.B.: “ The club sandwich at Brooksie’s was classic. Though it was not unique with special ingredients, I definitely wasn’t disappointed. I’m looking forward to another club sandwich in Cobalt when we go through again.”

Rochelle at the Miners Tavern kindly greeted us when we walked into the bar after some sightseeing. We sat and talked about the decor, an array of mining memorabilia is spread around the stone walls of this lower level bar.

The show that night went well, there were quite a few people out for the quaint Northern Ontario town. We both had our own room that night, a little bit of good Karma for the night before I suppose. Though the show ended at 2, we stayed up and talked with a few locals after last call. It turns out that Cobalt was a booming town at one point because of all the silver mines that use to enrich to community. Museums are now a popular tourist attraction for the area, as well as the old skeletons of mine buildings which are peppered around the back country.

The next day we made our way up to Kapuskasing and set up for the show that night. Pumped for my hometown show, we got there a little early and had a beer after sound check. Thanks to everyone who came out for the thanksgiving bar hop on Saturday. We had a blast at the Sunshine House Tavern. I can remember playing music there at the age of 15. Not old enough to drink, but old enough to entertain everyone who was partying! It was great to see all the friends and family members who were able to come out, I don’t get to go home as often as I use to, but it’s always nice to catch up on old times and see what’s changed and what stays the same.

B.B.: “There are no club sandwiches to report on this leg of the tour. We were treated very well in Kap to home cooked meals for Thanksgiving weekend.”

We drove to Thunder Bay Monday afternoon and got in at night. We went out for some food and drinks; and, met up with the crew at On Deck for some Foosball and antics.

Tuesday afternoon, after BB was finished testing out some ninja stars in the woods, we rounded up the gang for panzerotties and disc Golf. The Birch Point Disc Golf course was put together this summer, offering an alternative sport for the city to get involved in.

B.B.: “I’m pretty much a ninja now.” “The panzerotties at Ceasar’s are the best around, no room for a club sandwhich after this ritual stop for me in Thunder Bay.”

We played at Jacks that night. I had stopped in on my way through last year but was unable to book anything for the Good Faith Tour because of the Halloween celebrations that were booked at the time. It was nice to go back and play the stage, it was the perfect venue for the unplugged sets that we have in order for this tour. We’d like to take the opportunity to thank Jamie Smith for opening up for us that night, and Ian Hibbard, Dave Angell, and Mark Williams for doing sound for us, thanks again and we’ll see you soon enough this November for the studio sessions.

Musically,

The Road Models

P.S.  Pics from the road will be available shortly and will be updated regularly on the Al Lukas Band Fans Facebook Group.  If you haven’t joined already, just go to www.lukasproductions.com and become a member!

 

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