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Post by delboydrums on Feb 6, 2014 15:59:55 GMT -5
Playin in the band?
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Post by delboydrums on Feb 6, 2014 16:05:14 GMT -5
Mmmmm...
Strokes tache wistfully....
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Post by WhiskeyDaisy on Feb 6, 2014 16:07:45 GMT -5
Ok, let the games begin. WhiskeyDaisy, not to be confused with Whiskey_Daisy, WhiskeyandDaisiess, SelbyandWhiskey or NightclubDaisy, is a huge Dead fan. I mean massive. As was Jersey, for those in the know. She is offering a flight of Jameson's (I know, I know, but that's the way she spells it) to the first person who can post the name of the opening song of the Dead's 1972 free concert in Rotterdam. Only if SMJ provides me with his Diners Club card. Or if he, GlimmerTwin, Breukelen and #1 magically appear with confetti cannons and a pig. XO WD
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Post by cleareyes on Feb 6, 2014 16:08:11 GMT -5
I have to say, (as a long time fan but new to the boards) I am completely blown away by the willingness for people to sell tickets at face value. I have tried to buy tickets from fans of other bands before and they always try to gauge people.
I hope to see you fine people at the 20th show in 2024!
Bryan
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Post by delboydrums on Feb 6, 2014 16:14:13 GMT -5
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Post by hoodrat on Feb 6, 2014 16:18:24 GMT -5
Ok, let the games begin. WhiskeyDaisy, not to be confused with Whiskey_Daisy, WhiskeyandDaisiess, SelbyandWhiskey or NightclubDaisy, is a huge Dead fan. I mean massive. As was Jersey, for those in the know. She is offering a flight of Jameson's (I know, I know, but that's the way she spells it) to the first person who can post the name of the opening song of the Dead's 1972 free concert in Rotterdam. Only if SMJ provides me with his Diners Club card. Or if he, GlimmerTwin, Breukelen and #1 magically appear with confetti cannons and a pig. XO WD SMJ, you an make this happen with a little effort.
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Post by bloodystereos on Feb 6, 2014 16:30:25 GMT -5
I'll make a guess, without goggling it.
But first... Whiskey a huge Dead fan? Did I miss something? weird
Anyhow - I'll say Finniculi Finnicula ? (minus the bad spelling, of course)
Steadheads!
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Post by dabook on Feb 6, 2014 16:56:14 GMT -5
Being sort of a Dead fan...I dont recall there being any free show in Rotterdam...there was one show at the Civic Hall. Playing in the Band did open that one.
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Post by bloodystereos on Feb 6, 2014 19:27:41 GMT -5
What? trick question? bah. everyone knows I'm susceptible to tricks.
yeah so, as the "OP", I feel compelled to explain my flaws and guffaws.
I'm 45 I'm a binge party I don't "know" you I'm a average guy I'm fucking spectacular I'm drunk - pre-party night drinking always enhances sustainability You might think I'm strange In reality, I'm just loose with my words I'm in love We're both psyched beyond for this show we really want hugs and high fives I do not give a fuck, except when I do sometimes words don't express wish some friends were gonna be there that aren't around anymore hope to find like minded realize that it's all ok analyze stuff like til it's 10 years ago smiling right now feeling like a dumbass right now
TOMMOR AGENDA
pickup paycheck buy confetti return home awake she that must be obeyed eat drink meet
7:00 mantra
don't get kicked out
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Post by bloodystereos on Feb 6, 2014 19:56:42 GMT -5
so, not Estimated?
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Post by paperlion on Feb 6, 2014 23:13:23 GMT -5
Anyone have 2 tickets? Semi-retired scene member looking to make a comeback. Pls. PM if you've got - I'd take singles but am first hoping to score a pair. It would be soooo awesome if this could happen. XO WD My last WD memory, as a one-act play. True story. Scene: Pittsburgh Era: Rock and Roll Means Well Interior shot: Minivan, after the concert WD (from outside): Shove over. We've got one more. Six delirious Unified Scene members shuffle around. Tad Kubler (thrown into van): Hey guys. Blonde Girl: OMG Tad. I just turned 18, and your music has touched me like no music ever has! Tad (thinks it over): Jeez, if you're 18 I don't think I should be touching you in any way. / end scene / I'm coming to the show +1 from Toronto, but still need one ticket. If you've got a spare or a lead on a spare, please let me know. I have faith!
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Post by theswish33 on Feb 7, 2014 0:37:28 GMT -5
Leaving from Baltimore at 3 tomorrow -- beyond stoked. Shout out to NorthernWish for hooking me up with tix.
Anyway, from what I can tell this place is a microbrewery with a concert venue attached to it? Should be fun drinking with other THS fans in the microbrewery before the show!
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Post by Nightclub Dwight on Feb 7, 2014 2:29:40 GMT -5
It would be soooo awesome if this could happen. XO WD My last WD memory, as a one-act play. True story. Scene: Pittsburgh Era: Rock and Roll Means Well Interior shot: Minivan, after the concert WD (from outside): Shove over. We've got one more. Six delirious Unified Scene members shuffle around. Tad Kubler (thrown into van): Hey guys. Blonde Girl: OMG Tad. I just turned 18, and your music has touched me like no music ever has! Tad (thinks it over): Jeez, if you're 18 I don't think I should be touching you in any way. / end scene / I'm coming to the show +1 from Toronto, but still need one ticket. If you've got a spare or a lead on a spare, please let me know. I have faith! Shit, you were there in Monk's car? That blond girl was Alexis, she's much older now. You pretty much described my whole life in those few lines. But you have to agmit that was the worst venue in the world to see THS. Not a typo, that's the way I speak. Don't worry, we'll find a way to get you into the ABC. I know about the secret Jersey Mike elevator.
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Post by wiredirish on Feb 7, 2014 3:07:14 GMT -5
Merch: Williamsburg had 10 year anniversary t-shirts and HIW record store day LPs. Was a great show tonight, enjoy Harrisburg
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Post by Nightclub Dwight on Feb 7, 2014 3:15:53 GMT -5
no. It will take a true Dead fan to answer this question. Like one with a moustache. I was actually at that show, or the real show later that night at Civic Hall. It definitely DID NOT open with Estimated (but everyone knows that's not a first set song) nor Peggy O. I do remember something about a pig though.
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Post by Nightclub Dwight on Feb 7, 2014 4:08:37 GMT -5
The Gospel According to NCD
WD43: Have you seen the setlists, they’ve been playing all the good stuff (read: old stuff)?
NCD44: No, I don’t pay attention to that crap.
WD43: No really, all the old stuff and the best part, nothing from Stay Positive!
NCD44: They have an album called Stay Positive?
WD43: Yeah remember…
NCD44: You know I’m Orthodox, I don’t recognize anything that went down after BAGIA.
WD43: Watch your language! You remember Stay Positive, it’s the second coming of Saint Agnello. Remind me, how did all this happen?
NCD44: (Rubbing his grey beard and staring off into space with an introspective expression)
Well you have to remember, I knew the band when they used to rock and roll. It all goes back to those cold days in early 2007, back before the great Schism of 2010. Most people trace the origins of the Schism to that cold January day in 2007 when THS played the Stone Pony in Asbury Park. All the kids were there; JWD, SMJ, Dr.Acula, Oliver’s Army, RetroElectra, HeidiVandersniceslice, a youngNCD and even the Ybor City Horns. By all accounts it was a pleasant evening, despite the snow blowing sideways off the Atlantic. Some say it was the best day in all of creation. It certainly was for us that night.
But trouble was brewing in paradise beyond the faint glow of the dashboard light. Governor Jesse Ventura was up to no good, full of rage after being shot by Dick Cheney in the ass while out hunting kittens and bobby seals. “Rumsfeld will never go along with your perverse plan to rule airwaves. Just because your name is Dick doesn’t mean you know shit” he bellowed.
Cheney countered with his best Joey Ramone, “We want the airwaves!” Before Jesse Ventura could body flop him, Cheney took off his shoe and dialed up old Rumsfeld. “Don, this is Dick! Hurry hurry, super scurry, send the troops out in a hurry!”
Rumsfeld knew just what to do. Fuck sending James Earl Jones to the UN to argue about weapons of mass destruction again, that was a waste of everyone’s time. This time it was personal. So old Rummy sent a precision tactical nuclear device known as a Nike a go go from a submarine off of Labrador and nuked the Stone Pony. Just like that.
Everyone was fried to a crisp and thus descended, dripping wet, into hell, while the band played Ice Cream Castles.
The devil was pissed! First they blew up the Chicken Man, now this. He was tired of seeing what those racket boys can do. Nowhere to get a decent bite to eat or see a show now, the devil, like I mentioned, was pissed. He thought it was bad enough they sent Jesus Christ to hell that first time he died, WTF was he going to with all these kids and this band? The last time he got mixed up in shit like this it cost him a golden fiddle.
I’m getting tired, so I’ll have to tell you the short version from here on in. Basically, the devil sent doppelgangers of everyone back up to walk among us. He put the Stoned Pony back on the map where it belonged all along. He sent us forth to do his bidding.
But the plan pretty much backfired. You see the scene has some high priced legal help on speed dial. The attorneys, being pretty familiar with our friend the devil, cut a plea deal. I don’t remember the particulars. But everyone was able to go forth and pretty much go about their lives as if nothing happened. Sure, they were still doppelgangers, and sure, some shit went down. Things got misplaced, some feelings were hurt. Some music was released and some shows were played. But it just wasn’t the same.
This all came to a head when Franz had to leave the band, causing the great Schism of 2010. No one could release a solo album, so he had to go. Except Craig of course. Things are funny that way. Don’t ask, don’t tell. I know, that doesn’t really work, but don’t ask. Chalk it up to hedgehogs. You’ll never get the true story from Fox news.
When things were at their lowest, when despair ruled and sunshine cowered in the corner, Jersey Mike died and things got even worse. But instead of ending the story there, all the boys and girls throughout the world woke up the next day somehow rejuvenated. Not just rejuvenated, rather sprung from hell on highway 9 chrome wheeled, fuel injected and stepping out over the line. Instead of the doppelgangers, the real live people were back! Turns out Jersey Mike died for our sins. Its been tried before, but this time it really worked.
In all seriousness Mike was a good friend. In many respects I owe him a debt of gratitude because he improved my life in ways far beyond what he ever intended. I owe all of my present happiness and stability to his kind and prescient actions. He was always willing to help out in any way possible. I’ll always treasure the beers we shared, the laughs we loved, and those crowded breakfasts at Roxy’s. He may not have died for your sins, but I’d rather ascribe mine to him over some guy that I never trusted in the first place. If I could bring him back I would, but in lieu of that I hope you join me in celebrating his life by living our lives to the fullest extant possible. And since we never know what time our clock will strike, please join me by grabbing your loved ones, wherever they may be, pulling them tight to your breast, and telling them just how much you love them and how much they mean to you. Because I’m sure that if Mike had one more minute on this earth that’s exactly what he’d do. So on Mike’s behalf, I’m here to tell you all how much I love this bunch. All of you
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Post by delboydrums on Feb 7, 2014 5:07:28 GMT -5
The feeling's mutual.
That's beautiful.
It's going to be a year of building something back up, I feel.
So Much Joy and raised glasses to Mike, to you Dwight, and to all of the Scene.
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Post by paperlion on Feb 7, 2014 9:09:09 GMT -5
My last WD memory, as a one-act play. True story. Scene: Pittsburgh Era: Rock and Roll Means Well Interior shot: Minivan, after the concert WD (from outside): Shove over. We've got one more. Six delirious Unified Scene members shuffle around. Tad Kubler (thrown into van): Hey guys. Blonde Girl: OMG Tad. I just turned 18, and your music has touched me like no music ever has! Tad (thinks it over): Jeez, if you're 18 I don't think I should be touching you in any way. / end scene / I'm coming to the show +1 from Toronto, but still need one ticket. If you've got a spare or a lead on a spare, please let me know. I have faith! Shit, you were there in Monk's car? That blond girl was Alexis, she's much older now. You pretty much described my whole life in those few lines. But you have to agmit that was the worst venue in the world to see THS. Not a typo, that's the way I speak. Don't worry, we'll find a way to get you into the ABC. I know about the secret Jersey Mike elevator. That venue was the worst. No drinking, no standing and, if I recall, no flipping off security either. Pretty place though. I've got a line on a 2nd ticket via Craigslist so I think I'm sorted. I PM'd you my number. Let me know when you arrive / where you be!
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Post by Nightclub Dwight on Feb 7, 2014 9:24:15 GMT -5
Shit, you were there in Monk's car? That blond girl was Alexis, she's much older now. You pretty much described my whole life in those few lines. But you have to agmit that was the worst venue in the world to see THS. Not a typo, that's the way I speak. Don't worry, we'll find a way to get you into the ABC. I know about the secret Jersey Mike elevator. That venue was the worst. No drinking, no standing and, if I recall, no flipping off security either. Pretty place though. I've got a line on a 2nd ticket via Craigslist so I think I'm sorted. I PM'd you my number. Let me know when you arrive / where you be! You remember pretty much correctly. But as feeble as the place was, they strangely sold beer. Its the only way they were able to stay in business. And the security was totally flippable. They got 90 minutes worth of free bird from my left hand. This incident actually got me started on painting my middle fingernails bright colors to ensure my message was getting through loud and clear. No such problems at the ABC though. See you tonight!
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Post by bossdj26 on Feb 7, 2014 9:40:22 GMT -5
last night was incredible...excited you all get to experience it again tonight not sure if they'll still have all their old merch like they did last night, but they had a few copies of the RSD HIW vinyl and Chips Ahoy! 7"....were only taking cash and i spent it all on beer would anyone be willing to pick these up for me and mail? i'll throw in a little extra for helping me out thanks, let me know!
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Post by Rattlesnake Gospel on Feb 7, 2014 9:57:28 GMT -5
Leaving from Baltimore at 3 tomorrow -- beyond stoked. Shout out to NorthernWish for hooking me up with tix. Anyway, from what I can tell this place is a microbrewery with a concert venue attached to it? Should be fun drinking with other THS fans in the microbrewery before the show! Abbey bar is above the ABC brewery. ABC has a decent food menu and killer tap selection. Lot of the ABC brews are on tap in the abbey, and they have a lot of Belgian bottles upstairs. Seen THS both times there, great times. Out of curiosity where do you live in Baltimore? I grew up there.
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Post by bloodystereos on Feb 7, 2014 10:54:06 GMT -5
So, here's some general directions with a helpful tip on navigation.
Pints Bar, where I'm hoping a bunch of us will meet up is on 4th street. From the area where the hotels are on 2nd and Front St.s you would go east (away from the river) on Market St. Then go right on 4th. Pints is one block ahead on the left and just past their front door is a parking lot for easy parking. don't worry about the no parking signs, they don't enforce that after 4 or 5:00.
From there to get to the venue go back to Market. If you're skipping the preshow you still want to take Market and go past 4th St. So, from Pints back to Martket, then go right. You go UNDERNEATH THE RAILROAD BRIDGE, still on Market. The next light is Cameron St., which is the road that the venue is on. BUT the best way to get there is to turn left on 10th, before you get to the light at Cameron St.
After going left on 10th you'll come up behind the venue, where the big parking lots are. This is much easier because you won't have to turn across traffic to reach the place.
We should be at Pints by 6:00, playing the juke and getting lubricated.
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Post by dealwiththedealers on Feb 7, 2014 11:13:09 GMT -5
Guys. It's happening. Have fun ya'll.
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Post by dubill on Feb 7, 2014 11:34:42 GMT -5
I am so excited my stomach hurts.
This last half hour of work is gonna go on forever.
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Post by hard corey on Feb 7, 2014 11:41:33 GMT -5
Kings County Supreme Court found me unfit for a jury and sent me home with enough time to leave Brooklyn at a reasonable hour. See you all tonight! Can't wait!
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