ask not for whom the van rolls, it rolls for thee

what's going on with vans these days? first heiru flips theirs (okay, i guess technically they flipped theirs second, but i heard about it first) and now this. what counts, though, is the pulling together in the name of tour.

Drive 105 saves the day – Rock n’ Roll is played

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Minneapoils, December 14th, 2005 – When the 2024 Records van was unexpectedly sidelined for repairs, Drive 105 stepped in and answered the call for help getting The Hopefuls to the gig on time.

After a spinout in Eau Claire on the way back from Chicago on the 4th of Dec., the van that has come to be affectionately known as Big Red was declared unfit for safe transport. Facing a busy week of shows (including a key trip to New York for Romantica this week to open for The Damnwells), the label and bands flew into action. Everything was covered except for Hopefuls Dec. 10th trip to Duluth for performances at The Electric Fetus and Pizza Luce.

When the team at Drive 105 heard about The Hopefuls plight, they generously offered their services in the name of rock n’ roll. The show must go on! Not only did Drive deliver in the form of one of their station vehicles, but they provided an intern to pilot the vehicle, help load and unload, and sell the merch.

The trip went as planned and the band made it both shows on time. Drive intern Josh snapped some photos and they are available for viewing on the Drive 105 website or at the following address:
http://www.drive105.com/PhotoWall.asp?id=18871