-Clarissa Aleman, Fan Reporter #011
The Dance Hall - Luckenbach, TX
Everybody’s Somebody in Luckenbach. A catchy little slogan you wouldn’t quite be able to fully grasp until visiting the historic dance hall. On Friday May 8th Micky and the Motorcars opened a show for Cory Morrow in Luckenbach, Texas. The grassy-field-turned-parking-lot was packed with cars, and the beer was cold on a warm Texas night. Cory Morrow’s sweat-filled shirt may have been an indication of summer’s undeniable arrival in the Lone Star State, or maybe it was an indication of how much energy he exuded during his performance. Looking nothing less than alive, and standing barefoot on a rug during his entire set, he left it all on the stage. Cory performed old favorites such as “(Love Me) Like You Used to Do
Cory’s charm only adds to the genuine atmosphere and “state of mind” that is Luckenbach. Upon trips to the general store, a mere 20 feet from the dance floor, we had a humorous conversation with the bartender. He joked about the bear claw pendant he wore around his neck and said he tells children it’s a Velociraptor dinosaur claw. “They believe me because I’m old,” he laughed. Leaning up against the bar, members of Micky and the Motorcars enjoyed a beer and spoke to some fans while Cory’s music blared in the distance. People of all ages were in attendance that night, one young girl that sticks out in my mind made frequent trips to the stage to snap pictures of Cory while mouthing all the words to his songs. Upon the show’s end, I spoke with a 22 year old fan from Dripping Springs who said, “My parents brought me here when I was young and one day I’ll bring my kids here too.” That’s what it’s all about- keeping the tradition, and the music alive.
-Clarissa