Looks like Myrtle Beach, SC had a bit of drama tonight as was revealed on Twitter tonight by Gavin DeGraw, Collective Soul and Billy Norris. this event gives new meaning to the term "Battle of the Bands."
Fans found out, from Dean Roland himself, that he and Ed were ok, but he had suffered a punch to the face, and it appears has been banned for a year, even tho he states they were not guilty of anything. We're pretty sure that bar fights were not part of the new tour itinerary, but it kind of gives new meaning to their
new song "Welcome All Again"
An update from Billy Norris, guitarist for Gavin Degraw reveals a bit more detail on his twitter account when he states that everyone is fine, no one is in jail and he's going back to his hotel. But it appears a cool bar fight excites Billy a bit.

But it was Gavin DeGraw who gave the most detailed account of the bar brawl revealing that there were 20 drunk guys, and that it started with a sucker punch thrown at Dean, after which the entire "crew" jumped in.
He further states that even though he writes love songs, he is not afraid to "throw down like a man" and it appears the winner of the battle was definitely Collective Soul and Gavin DeGraw's crew.
Gavin even points out that the whooping the drunks got is going to hurt worse than their hangovers. The "douches" who were described as "big and slow and too aggressive" will forever have the memory of the day that they got whipped by two bands.

It seems we were right about our feisty Billy Norris, his final update warns future wannabe opponents to be careful what you wish for.

Both bands will be appearing at the House of Blues on July 13, 2009 in Myrtle Beach with Green River Ordinance who had a bit of drama of their own today when they got into a car accident in Chicago which they
repaired with a bit of duct tape.

If anyone has knowledge of the fight, pictures or better yet video...please let us know.
UPDATE FROM DEAN ROLAND:
Here's what happened:
There was a girl that was talking to Dean and Gavin, and another guy at the bar apparently liked her. It was his birthday, so Dean wished him a happy birthday. But then the guy asked the girl who she was with, and she pointed to Gavin and Dean. The guy then punched Dean in the nose. And yes there was blood.
Then Ed, who was sitting behind Dean, proceeded to jump over Dean's shoulders along with most of the crew to get the guy.
Gavin pile-drive's the guy with his elbow right into the guy's spine. Everything moved out into the streets.
The cops came and escorted everyone away. They were all told that they had a choice to go to jail or not come back for a year. They chose the latter.
Sorry Myrtle Beach fans.
Update from Sneaky Sunday CEO Paul Broft on Twitter
Apparently this actually happened last night / this morning: http://tinyurl.com/l4xvpw I guess Dean needs the squad on the road now.NOTE: Audio is from interview with
Jeff Dauler and the morning crew of
www.q100atlanta.com