The Nadas Welcome Home Shawn Johnson 

While they weren’t the only ones to participate in Shawn’s welcome home party at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines (there were nearly 10,000 people on hand), The Nadas were the official band of the party. So that’s pretty cool. We have some pictures that we will be posting as well as a YouTube video from the party.  So keep checking back for more on that. But certainly we want to congratulate and thank both Shawn Johnson and Lolo Jones for representing our state with class and honor.   We wish you both continued success.  

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The Nadas & Meatloaf: The Saga Continues

Some of you may have heard about our unfortunate bus breakdown in Johnston this weekend; Meatloaf’s accelerator decided to stop working as we crossed four lanes of traffic; we ended up blocking the four lanes of traffic for a while.  On the upside, we got to witness Mike’s amazing traffic-control skills - and he didn’t even have a whistle or white gloves. I am shopping for some for him, though.  The guys was out there waving his arms, putting up hands, pointing . . . He kept it all in order until the police arrived.  The accelerator problem has been fixed but we’ve all come to the realization that perhaps Meatloaf is tiring of us.  Maybe all of these years of touring are finally starting to catch up with the old Eagle. Maybe it would rather be tailgating at college football games, enjoying retirement with bbq and cocktails on a Saturday afternoon instead of barreling down America’s interstates.  So we’re thinking the time may be near to put the old beauty up for sale. Anyone interested? Make us an offer. Maybe you have a cool van or Sprinter to offer for trade.  All reasonable offers will be considered.  Just email us at thenadas@thenadas.com for your chance to own a piece of American Rock n Roll history. 

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WHO TV13 to Feature The Nadas

This Thursday, August 28, WHO 13 in Des Moines will feature a special story about The Nadas on their 10PM newscast. The story was done by Andy Fales as part of his “Iowa Icons” series.  Andy and his crew did extensive interviews and also filmed an entire night at the Iowa State Fair, so I’m sure it will be a great piece.  Be sure to tune in Thursday night at 10 to catch the story. If you miss it, I am told you will be able to watch it on the TV13 website for a couple of weeks following the original airing.

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 The Nadas hit the road

Well since the bus is fixed, we can hit the road again.  We have a busy schedule the next couple of weeks; hopefully we’ll see you at one of these fine shows.

1.  Saturday, August 30: Bridgeview Center in Ottumwa, IA with our good friends She Swings, She Sways.
2. Sunday, August 31: The Chesterfield in Sioux City, IA.
3. Tuesday, September 2: Upper Iowa University in Fayette, IA.
4. Wednesday, September 3: The Picador in Iowa City, IA.
5. Thursday, September 4: The Hub in Cedar Falls, IA.
6. Friday, September 5: Gazebo Park in Clarion, IA.
7. Saturday, September 6: Marty’s, Luther College in Decorah, IA.

I’m worn out just writing about it.  And just to be clear, our Waterloo show originally scheduled for this Friday, August 29, has been cancelled.  Our sincerest apologies to everyone. The good news is we’re playing The Hub next week, so people in the area won’t have to wait months and months for another chance to see us.  I haven’t heard why the show was cancelled so I can only think of one reason - locusts. Argh.

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The Nadas Street Team and QOTW

I am sure that most of you are like me, you want to do everything you can to help the boys and make their lives a little easier as they travel the country entertaining the crowds.  It’s a little harder for me to accomplish these days - stuck up here on Mt. Fuji with little hope of returning to the good ol’ USA anytime soon.  So I’m looking for a some help these days.  If you think you’d like to help by being part of a growing Street Team or by selling merch at their shows, shoot me an email at thenadas@thenadas.com and let me know.  I’m putting together a nice little list of prizes and treats for you dedicated people out there willing to give a little time and energy to The Nadas.  Well, it’s time to rest up - hope the weather clears so we can try to get down on this big hill. In the meantime, get out to a show this week and have some fun for me. Be as good as you want.

Love & Classic Buses,
Dr Tyler & The Nadas

QOTW: Whose tour bus would you most like to ride? Why?