The Cold Hard Truth

McQueen Street members Derek Welsh, Richard Hatcher, Pat Bailey and Kane Bowden have formed a new side project and will be performing select dates throughout the Southeast. The band is called "The Cold Hard Truth" and the first live performance will be in 10 days. The short interview below with singer Derek Welsh sheds some light on things.

Why the new project?
DW: First and foremost, we all wanted to get out and play stuff that we love and have a good time doing it. In short, just get together and rock as hard as we possibly can.

What kind of stuff will you be playing?
DW: Hard Rock! Cool stuff from the 80s and early 90s as well as classics. Guns n Roses,
Motley Crue, Skid Row, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Stones, etc. Alot of the music we used to play before we got signed and some of the stuff we always wanted to play but never got around to. You know, screaming, headbanging, break stuff, hold up your lighter till your finger starts to burn kind of music!

What about Hatcher?
DW: Love the guy. He’s a walking work of art. He's still as full of shit as the day I met him. Actually, if it's humanly possible I think he's even more full of shit now.

So where and when is this first show going to be?
DW: In Montgomery, AL on Friday, December 16th at a place called Off The Wagon. It's owned by an old friend of ours and although I've never been there I've heard it's got a great vibe going on. We'll probably go on some time around 10:30 PM but I never get my times straight. I would suggest calling the club or going to their Web site.

Can we expect to hear any McQueen Street?
DW: Sure, we'll definitely be playing some of the favorites. We'll probably wait until the end of the set so people will be good and sweaty. Hard to believe it's only 10 days away. We're really looking forward to it!

Show Location:

Off The Wagon
62 Dexter Ave
Montgomery, AL 36104
Located in downtown area
Phone: (334)263-0102
http://www.thewagonrocks.com