I'm sorry you had a tough 4th of July show. My poor darling, you've had bad signs since you came back to town. The fall, the sun, the guitar and amp problems, the singer. I recommend that you do more local shows. Take Mary with you and you will have a significant advantage over other acts, if you can get a venue still open at 3 am. You know as well as I that there are plenty of drunk lonely people wide awake at that time. This should help fix your local vibe, as long as you are consistent.
That was cool when you had the whole band dress up in camo. Only once, though. Making a statement? Back in the day, bands used to dress in unison and dance, too! Few bands do that now. A more sincere expression I guess, or just can't be bothered.
