Let me clarify the 'REQUEST'.....It was made two weeks prior! We did a small 'dog & pony' show, our name for a short living history in our Civil War reenacting group at which two of the three members of the band were present. It was at that show that I learned of yesterday's show and was asked if I would be there. I asked would they play Hard Times for one of their songs and was told that there was a strong possibility of it and I should show up to find out! I did show up, before they did even, and reminded them when they got there that my song was still a request. Imagine my disapointment when it came to the traditional (for this group) closing number and I hadn't heard my song!