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About two months ago,our band played for one of the 'animal'clubs as I refer to them.I.E.Lions,Elks,Eagles,Moose,etc.Meaning that with no disrespect at all.It was a large hall,as it was a district convention packed with representatives from all over West Texas.The band only takes a break three times over a four hour gig,averaging A ten minute break,each break.As I was observing from the stage,a table of eight older ladies,the youngest being around sixty five years of age,Having the time of their life.During the breaks,I usually play a CD to keep the mood going.A patron came up to me as we were preparing to go on a break and asked if I would put on a Dixie Chicks CD.She was close enough to the microphone so that everyone could hear what was said.Before I could tell her that I did not have one,the chorus of boos was overwhelming!The most vocal of all were the old ladies at the table I had observed earlier.They were literally standing up and shouting down the poor soul who had made the request.I was shocked to say the least.Usually,I sit with the band and discuss what songs to line up for the next set,but I just had to talk with the ladies at the table,to find out why they were so vocal,as my curiosity got the best of me.Come to find out,they were the representatives from Lubbock!Boy did I get an earful!They made no bones about how much they were disliked in that part of the country.They made it quite clear to me that the whole contingent would leave if I so much as even mentioned them again!I felt like I was getting a stern lecture from eight of my Grandmothers!Not to mention how I feared for my life if I did!