January, 1996
|
|
Our second van, which did not deserve a name, spills it's
guts on the I-5 just south of Olympia, ending its reign of terror during which it cost us
untold thousands. Van #3, the Balflower, takes over and has proven so far to be our finest
vehicle by far (knock on wood). 
|
March, 1996
|
|
We play at the Rock'n'Rage at Oregon State University in
Corvalis, OR. |
April, 1996
|
|
The Six Million Dollar Band plays Boise State's Spring Fling.
|
August, 1996
|
|
We play our second consecutive PalousaFest, this time as
headliner. The Six Million Dollar Band plays it's final gigs, in Kelowna, B.C., before
undergoing a major line-up change. The Clumsy Lovers (we've gone back to
the old name as we're tired of apologizing for the change to angry fans) begin
rehearsals with Jonat (still) on bass and Lewis on fiddle, Hughes back on accordion and
vocals, and three newcomers: Chris Hamilton on guitar, mandolin and vocals, Trevor Rogers
on guitar and vocals, and Cameron Jonat on drums. 
|
September, 1996
|
|
The new line-up plays tune-up gigs at The Blarney Stone in
Vancouver and The Seattle Peace Concerts. |
November, 1996
|
|
The new line-up begins full-time gigging with a show at
Steamer's in Victoria, BC. The Six Million Dollar Band is featured on "Go Tea",
a compilation of top Vancouver bands. The Clumsy Lovers play at the release part at the
Picadilly, in Vancouver. |