The Bilge Pumps - Past Landings: Mardi Gras Galveston 2002

Galveston, TX February 2, 2002

The beer was a flowin' and the wind was a blowin' at The Bilge Pumps' return engagement at Mardi Gras at the Strand in Galveston. We came in and sang with lusto and gusto to the shivering folk that come out to watch us open up for bands like Ian Moore, Delbert McClinton, and Better than Ezra. We also had to throw beads, collect beads, and ogle women... just like pirates did in the old days.

Squeegy returns to rock the house!	It's a cold, blustery morning in Galveston, and Kailyn looks ready to give up and go find a coat.	One way to stay warm in the wind chill is to start drumming for all you're worth on "Johnny Jump Up".
Because E kept eating the microphones, everyone had to end up sharing.	The Bilge Pumps sales force makes plans on how to tackle the next lone patron walking by, forcing them to buy a CD.	The pirate tale of "Spanish Ladies" distracts the audience with it's haunting melody...
...hypnotizing them into buying a CD.	A loyal fan of The Bilge Pumps draws out their story on the stone, just like the caveman.	Mop bought himself a brand new toy to play with for this show.