However, a 'meet and greet' for all the disillusioned underage fans was provided by 92.1 KFMA and hosted by DJ Suzy Dunn. Fans had a chance to spin the KFMA prize wheel to win CAKE merchandise and have it signed by the band. (I didn't do well on
the prize wheel, but I did know that Suzy's dog's nickname was "Mr. Bobo", so she gave me a CD.)
CAKE quickly dispelled any one-hit-wonder connotations by giving a
solid performance. Although their recent popularity has certainly been
fueled by their single "The Distance", CAKE is one of the few
bands where the album is as strong as
their hit single. After performing "The Distance", lead singer John McCrea joked ,
Text and Photos
Keith Diehl
except 'John McCrea' by Chris Richards
Copyright - 1996