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Ed
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 05:16 am: | |
New Shows added!
December 2004
12/03/04 Santa Clara CA - The Avalon
January 2005
01/21/05 Anaheim CA - The Grove NAMM Show (Private) NEW!
February 2005
02/11/05 Fairfax CA - 19 Broadway
02/12/05 Orangevale CA - The Boardwalk
Tanx Tonz! |
Ed
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 06:21 am: | |
Well I'm 80% recovered from last weeks shows...
Saturday was by far better than Thursday's show. Hard to believe but it's true!
The T-N-A set was particularly HOT! The new stuff is meant to be played hard and loud. And they played it just the way it was meant to be played. Very hard, very loud. It's really some pretty great stuff. Best PT in quite some time. IMHO.
The acoustics at the Hollywood venue seemed to be much better than in Anaheim - so maybe that helped a bit.
It was also great meeting and seeing all the bands. Especially two of my long time R&R hreos - Carmine Appice and Tim Bogart.
Last but not least - Great seeing Daryl & Kathi again! It was also an absolute blast having Bruce fly in for the shows! Long time no see buds! Let's not wait so long before we get together again!!! K?
Steveo - glad your shows went OK up north! Yur velcome fur da pics! (It's one of my many hobbies - I feel nekkid without my camera at a show) Wish you could've made the shows show here... you would have beed duely impressed. But you have to keep that Zepagain train-a-chugging... |
Ed
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 06:22 am: | |
Hey Randal how did your show go?????
Inquirin' minds.... you know. |
Ed
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 06:27 am: | |
gREG,
hOPE yOUR bACK iS dOING bETTER!
tOO bAD aBOUT yOUR aTV...
gET wELL sOON bUDDY! |
The Snorkels
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 08:09 am: | |
http://www.worth1000.com/cache/contest/contestcache.asp?contest_id=3926&display=photoshop#entries
Maybe Pat can jam with the pope sometimes :o)) |
gREG
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 08:40 am: | |
Ha! Those are great! I'm doin fine, thanx for the concern......just getting old...er. The recovery time from big crashes just seems to take longer and longer......no matter how much I believe I'm still 20! HA! Don't worry Randal, I'll just order it somehow. But thanks so much! It seemed like VH1 was gonna sponser a whole tour for the Vanilla F/Mountain? PT tour and the CA gigs were just warm ups for the big tour.....I guess not. Any news Ed? Gotta take some more Ibprofen and soak in the tub......as E.T. would say, "OOoooouch." g |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 09:25 am: | |
Hey Snorkels,
Thanks for the great laughs! Those were hilarious! We need to get our resident graphic artist Rockin' Roy to submit one that has PT in the picture. How about it Roy? |
Bette
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 10:58 am: | |
Hey Nolan Woodbury takes one heck of a pic on the
front page!! Thanks ED!!!
Gettin' Bette........all the time |
Bette
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 10:59 am: | |
Kathi!!!!!!
Boardwald Feb 12th? |
Bette
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 11:00 am: | |
boardwalKKKKKKKK
As in KKKKKathi (is what I meant) previously |
gREG
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 01:01 pm: | |
what does Bette mean.....really. |
Bette
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 01:17 pm: | |
Are you laughing at me or with me gREG?
(boardwald!) |
gREG
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 - 03:36 pm: | |
always with!!!!!! |
Kathi
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 12:00 am: | |
BBBette!!!!!! BoardwalKKKKK......wooo hoooo!!!!!!!!!
Sounds like a reunion to me!
Kathi |
Daryl & Kathi
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 12:17 am: | |
Ed, sent you an e-mail last night, but it wasn't in my sent folder today, so in case you didn't get it, we just wanted to tell you thanx for everything. It was great seeing you. Dinners on us soon!  |
Kids65
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 09:42 am: | |
Someone calls it beast, but we call it never
ending energy and power.
No one will ever kill rock'n'roll!!! |
Kids65
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 09:46 am: | |
Someone calls it beast and public enemy,
but for us it's just never ending energy and power.
No one will ever kill rock'n'roll!!! |
Bette
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 10:11 am: | |
huh? |
Bette
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 11:55 am: | |
ya Kathi!!!!!!!! It may be a possibility. Wow
they place where it all began! |
Nitrowolf
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 03:09 pm: | |
Nitro is still here, just extremly busy these days. Bordwalk Betty, sounds like I have missed something. Nothing new here, just work, work, and more work. Thank God I have a healthy PT collection to keep me going. PT ROCKS!!!! |
PTB Stalker
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 03:26 pm: | |
Hi Drum1, I haven`t yet been to the new Hard Rock on the indian reservation, but a local favorite band will be playing there in a few weeks so I`ll check it out then. Nope, never heard of a local band named Pearl. I`m really looking forward to the blues fest this weekend. Strange that the Dec.5 PTB gig isn`t posted here yet. It is listed on Rick and Erics BAR site, with the corrected date, and I`ve heard it mentioned on the radio a time or two while cruisin' about.
Sure hope gREG didn`t suffer any brain damage in his most recent wreck!
S'later, JH |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 03:28 pm: | |
Hey Stalker,
gREG couldn't possibly have suffered any form of brain damage......if you know what I mean....heh, heh, heh.... |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 04:30 pm: | |
Yo Steve Z....Where's that UFO concert report?
Let it roll! |
Brian Maybe
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 07:09 pm: | |
Yeah, UFO rocked, must have, I've been sick in bed ever since! Definitely a different vibe with this lineup, but they still did justice to it all. They did quite a bit from the new album, plus these classics: Let It Roll, Mother Mary, This Kids, I'm A Loser, Shoot Shoot, Doctor Doctor, Only You Can Rock Me, Too Hot To Handle, Love To Love, Lights Out, Rock Bottom.
Jason Bonham was very solid on drums, and Vinnie Moore is unquestionably a great player, but not as much style as Schenker. Very enjoyable, though!
Cheers,
Steve Z |
mudd
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 04:31 am: | |
hey aparently arafat was such a nice guy ,he would give ya the shirt right off his head |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 09:12 am: | |
Hey Steve,
Maybe you should go see the Doctor, Doctor....
Sorry...couldn't resist that one.
Get well. |
Randal
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 01:08 pm: | |
gREG -- hold tight. I'm gonna head for Tower in a bit
R |
gREG
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 08:02 pm: | |
Thanks Randal!!!! Look at the pretty birds.....they smell like sunshine..... |
Randal
| | Posted on Thursday, November 18, 2004 - 08:48 pm: | |
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Walked up to the Travers & Appice bin about 5, and selected the ONLY cd in the bin. WHEW! heart pounding, mind racing -- I DID IT! fer gREG, my honor. Naturally, I advised the young Gothic hemaphodite at the counter that I had taken the LAST CD, and thought it would want to know -- so it could refill the bin (and I use that term loosely) NOW rather than waiting for another androgynous staffperson to do so at the end of the night. It appeared to appreciate the news . . .
I had planned to also select one Kings X CD, so while I was there I bought two --- "Gretchen Goes to Nebraska" and "Faith Hope Love by Kings X."
I have the former in initial rotation with track "Over My head" on now. ALREADY -- thankya much to those Hammerheads who suggested this band (I'll look back at old messages and see. I know Strat was one, but He Always Is. Can't wait to hear what else is coming! Working late, so I'll hear it all. TESTAMENT: Coulda bought the "Best of" but didn't -- and we all know that takes alot of balls! nighty night
Oh yeah gREG -- expect your box to contain alot of balls in a day or two. I sent my package quickly
Man, that doesn't even SOUND right
Oh well, enjoy the memories and the snapshot of your past (YOU figure it out) -- and no, I don't THINK he's gay . . . |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 05:42 am: | |
hey folks how've you all beeeeen!!! Sorry haven't posted in a while, been busy on the personal side.
I have to say I am really diggin' on TnA! Finally, the PT sound and song writing reminiscent of Makin' Magic and Heat in the Streets. Iquana is a prime example of that.
I don't see the big deal about TM as bass player, don't care for that song...kind of creeps me out actually, I'm not interested in hearing that guy's sex talk, but that's me. I like everything else though.
On the very good news side, me and the missus just celebrated our 20th anniversary! It's had it "stressful" moments obviously, but by an large I think we're gonna make it for the long haul! |
gREG
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 08:37 am: | |
SSSWWWEEEEEETTT!!!!!!!! Youz be da man Mr Ran! Can't wait to get yer balls package......wait, I mean I cant wait to get yer package of balls......wait, damn, no good way to say that. TNA's TakesalottaBalls.......FINALLY! I'll have to send you my video of me and Avril Lavigne gettin' FREAKY. She just played here last night. Those young gals are so full of energy.....my back! Ya should have picked up the new Peter Cetera X-mas CD.....I heard it rocks. Comparable to Slayers 'South of Haevan' CD. High praise!! YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! g |
gREG
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 08:39 am: | |
Oh yeah, way to go Hooked! Takes Alot of Balls to be married that long......i thank u. Honestly, from a guy thats been married almost 12 years.......nice! I think Randals been married 30 yrs....he's got 31 kids too. |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 04:03 pm: | |
The PTB is getting a bit of national exposure. Just spotted this on the Internet. Should be a great gig for PT, Eric & Rick! Read on....and as always...PTB is KING!
VINCE NEIL, STEVEN TYLER, RICHIE SAMBORA To Take Part In Christmas Toys In The Sun Run [Rock Hard - 04.11.19 12:31:48]
The Miami Herald (www.miami.com) reports that more than 30,000 motorcyclists are expected to hit the highway on December 5th for the 17th annual Christmas Toys In The Sun Run.
The toy run for needy children is billed as the world's longest motorcycle parade, benefiting Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation.
Broward Sheriff Ken Jenne will lead the 26-mile parade to the park, along with Steven Tyler from AEROSMITH, Richie Sambora from BON JOVI and Vince Neil from MOTLEY CRUE.
The cycle parade will leave from Pompano Harness Track, 1800 SW 3rd St., Pompano Beach, at 10 AM and end at Markham Park, 16001 West State Road 84, in Sunrise. It is expected to take three hours for the last cyclists to reach the park.
More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the festival in the park, which will include an afternoon concert by NIGHT RANGER and PAT TRAVERS. |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 04:06 pm: | |
By the way, regarding the post I just dropped below...It's a shame the Vince, Steven & Ritchie got the headline exposure from this news report. Night Ranger & the PTB should have gotten this spotlight! After all, it's more of a service to work the gig than to kick back and just ride a Harley and grab the headlines...Just my two cents worth...
Hats off to the PTB & Night Ranger for their efforts! |
Randal
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 04:34 pm: | |
PTB in front of 100,000 people!! NICE!! Too bad he hasn't released Horse Pucky yet, cause can you imagine how many he could sell at that festival????
gREG, yeah we just hit 22 this year. It takes alot of BOOBS, if you ask me, and that other thing. Congratulations, Hooked! That's a good run so far
Git reddy, gREG. I imagine you'll have it in time for Mondie Night Football. BTW, I'm going to Vegas this weekend to play, then back on the 2nd for an interview. Must have the Midas Touch, because even though I had never stayed there and only played there ONCE, I'm being comped at THE VENETIAN for two nights! LOVELY! I'll be at the sportsbook watching football all day Sundie, then golfing Monday and more football that night. Oh yeah -- I'm gonna try to get in to see Blue Man Group. Have a kick ass weekend, Hammer and Hummerheads |
Randal
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 05:15 pm: | |
Howe ya doin', Stalker?
I'm getting ready to book a trip to Orlando to see a buddy in early December. What's the squeeze on the Ft. Lauderdale show? The 5th, right? Are there any other Florida gigs around the same time, as in closer to Orlando?
Eric and Rick, will Bad Ass REK be playing in town? I'd like to run with you fellers one night if the women will let ya . . . lemme know |
gREG
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 08:10 pm: | |
Thats the coolest!! Stay golden Randal, stay golden. quick, gotta save the children.....the church is on fire......rumble tonight. |
Randal
| | Posted on Friday, November 19, 2004 - 08:33 pm: | |
Ponyboy! Man, The Outsiders was one of my favorite books when I was a kid. Talk about COOL.
Just got a full price offer on my office building ($1.2M!!), but we still don't want to sell. Everything seems to be coming together after a long bad stretch, which means new work, outside job offers and the hotel are all heading toward me at light speed. YIKES!! what to do . . . hopefully the hotel happens and it takes care of ALL other issues. Wish me luck
Eric and Rick, the Orlando trip is off. I was coming out to earn enough miles for Alaska Airlines' MVP Gold status, which is great, but when I called them to book the trip I found out I still wouldn't make it by year end, even with the trip. I'll be out at some point, but not this time.
Hey Ed, I'm sending you a message |
Kids65
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 02:50 am: | |
Hey Ed, do you know if PT would come to Italy
-in Rome..-?
That would be so cool!!
Hammerheads for ever. |
gREG
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 09:18 am: | |
Randal, yer a true greaser......we're gonna kill the soc's tonight at the rumble. I'v been in yer building Ran, don't sell it to anyone thats gonna tear it down. It's an awesome building that screams out, "I am San Diego.....would you like a drink by the beach?" It would be a shame to see some crappy-ass office space-lookin-thing go up that has a Blimpies/laundry-mat/karate school/ and a locksmith-gunshop go up. Or sell it to a record store that specializes in Travers music....and a few other artists. Thanx again brudda! Off to the chiropracter.....put me back together! I walk JUST like a caveman now. aArgGhhh......me see moose. |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 10:11 am: | |
Honestly, I don't know who makes me laugh harder around here, gREG or "Big Pipe" Beseau...
Speaking of a rumble...did anyone else catch the highlights of the Detroit Pistons vs. Indiana Pacers vs. The Fans game last night? Whoa! A potent combination of NBA & WCW!!! I see lawyers salivating & circling like sharks around that whole mess...
For those other than gREG still having difficulty finding the TNA CD in sales counting stores, I still strongly urge you to ask your local neighborhood Mom & Pop record store to order it for you! Last night I did just that. I was looking for a 2nd copy to give a friend for Christmas and the store did not have it in stock (obviously!). I told the staff help (apparently not the same gothic hermorphadite that Randal experienced) that I wanted to support them & special order a CD so that they would get the business & the artist could get their royalties instead of buying it off of Ebay, and you wouldn't believe the grin I got out of the sales guy! I told him the title (another grin from the staff guy) and the record label (SPV/Steamhammer) and he found it, wrote down the UPC number, took my phone number and said "I'll call you in a week!". And he thanked me again for buying through him instead of off the Internet. I left that place with a good natural buzz (first one of those in a while!). On top of that, it was still only gonna run $15.99 through special order, while those on Ebay are selling pretty much at the same price, plus you have to pay shipping, as well as run the risk of a bogus seller, although that is more rare these days than when Ebay first started. Still...a good deal for all involved...
And as always...PTB is King! |
Randal
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 01:54 pm: | |
didja git yer mail taday, gREG?
R |
Randal
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 02:05 pm: | |
One of the potential buyers (the full rpice one) is coming by in a bit to see the building. He's in teh "adult entertainment " business, says my broker. What did I just pop into the cd player?
The Nutcracker.
I crack myself up.
Oh I know, you thought ITALOB by TNA -- maybe right after this one!
as this greasy slimeball might say, Happy Hole Eye Daze |
Randal
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 02:05 pm: | |
it does kind of give "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" a new twist, though don't it? |
Randal
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 05:41 pm: | |
On my way to Lost Wages. "See" you guys Tuesday -- no posting til then. |
gREG
| | Posted on Saturday, November 20, 2004 - 11:04 pm: | |
Just got home.....checked the mail.....and.....and.....the magic sugur-plum fairies have delivered my TNA!!!!!!! (cue loud, music!) Randal....that camera looks ancient, but thanks for sending it. And for all the pix....I can officially say I was poop faced in all of them! The worst was at the airport w/ Pat.....he was pissed........side note: I cannot walk, carry a bag of luggage that rolls, and be poop-faced at the same time. And when yer guitar hero is in a huge hurry and this drunk ass can't seem to carry his luggage w/out LOOKING like an ass.....well, ya'll get it. shameful! Thats one of the thousands....hundred of thousands reasons I quit drinkin'!!!! UGH thats painful!! Well enough of that....I'm about to embark on a Travers journey that many of you have allready been on....I go forth with viger and zeal.......carry on comrads! PTRULES!!! Thanks again Mr Randal!!!!!! TNA TIME!!!! |
gREG
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 01:50 am: | |
LOVE IT!!! Listened to it twice AND in rotation w/ other CD's (Brian Setzer/Trower/Cheap Trick/ELO's Zoom) and it really stands out!! PT sounds re-energized!! Drums and bass sound awesome too!! The only song I don't care for is the TM song. I don't get it. Couldn't have been a better way to do the dish's and get the X-mas stuff out!!! TNA ROCKS like a mudda'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 thumbs WAY up!! g'nite! Maybe I should buy Randals building to pay him back...........uh..... |
Randy
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 02:43 am: | |
Quote:By Brian Maybe on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 - 07:09 pm:
Vinnie Moore is unquestionably a great player, but not as much style as Schenker. Very enjoyable, though!
Cheers,
Steve Z
I just can't imagine UFO without MS.
Ironically, the one time I saw Vinnie play was as a warmup act for the MSG. It was kind of an unusual arrangement - Michael's band backed Vinnie during his set - and then did their thing with Michael.
Randy |
Kids65
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 05:54 am: | |
UFO couldn't definitely go ahead without
Michael Shenker, just like AC/DC without
Angus Young.
Hammerheads forever. |
Jbeseau
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 08:40 am: | |
Oh my gosh!! What did Kids just say!? On a Sunday no less!!!
Oh kids!! Sorry! I can't get behind you on this!! He is no guitar virtuoso, but he has taken the two chord progression (is that right?) and made it synonymous with him and AC/DC! And they haven't settled or compromised that I am aware of! Okay, maybe "Who Made Who!"
My first two albums that weren't KISS - Aerosmith's "Draw The Line" and AC/DC's "Highway To Hell!" Fuhgedaboutit!!
Later...
 |
Jbeseau
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 11:52 am: | |
Oh hell! I just re-read Kids message!! I misread it big time!
I agree! I agree!
Please accept my retarded apologies!! I'm torry! I'm torry!
Later...
The Reading Impaired! |
Kids65
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 10:58 pm: | |
Never Mind Jbeseau, where do you live in Texas?
I hope Johnny Winter is going to feel allright
soon. Have ya heard TNA CD? Now I've got it, real PT's good stuff as always.
Cheers |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 07:01 am: | |
hey Ed...I just happened to noticed there's a disc missing on "DISC" page!
TnA baby!
The more I listeny the more I likey!
Gotta tell ya, in my '97 Cougar there are speakers in the door. The bass on this CD rock's so well I can feel it hitting my leg! It's been a looongg time since I've had a CD that would do that. Jeff Beck's Who Else is the other one.
Are there other bass players on this board? I know we have guitarist or three. But for bass sound, I got to find out what Uriah uses to get his sound!
just found this link to a PT interview http://www.electricbasement.com/absolutenm/templates/interview.asp?articleid=172&zoneid=10 |
TraversChickFan
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 07:04 am: | |
Hey Steve, we saw UFO saturday night at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz and it was a packed show and it was incredibly awesome! Vinnie Moore did a very decent job, no Michael Schenker, but he did rock the place and Jason Bonham was flawless!
Looking forward to PT next month here in the Bay Area! |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 07:17 am: | |
This is a comment from Uriah on his website regarding the CD and the press TM is getting on it (for one stinkin', and I do mean "stinkin'" song!):
"For all you old rockers out there, Carmine Appice, Pat Travers and myself recorded and album! Almost everywhere on the web affiliates their friend TM Stevens as the bassist, but it was I who worked on the bass lines for 12 or so tracks in three days in a small San Fernando Valley studio! I guess just knowing I did it will be good enough."
Let's make sure we give Uriah his props, eh! The man rocks - period - end |
Ed
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 08:07 am: | |
I agree - Uriah did a BANG UP job!!!!
T-N-A ROCKS!!!!!! |
Ed
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 08:07 am: | |
Welcome back Regina!!!!! |
Blur
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 08:21 am: | |
Hooked-thank you for that link to the interview. That's one of the best PT interviews I've ever read! PT certainly gives his due to Uriah. I agree he did a great job on the album, but if he wants his phone to keep ringing he would be smart to get rid of the sour grapes on his website. |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 08:26 am: | |
...and I think there might be somebody here interested in this link
http://www.spitfirerecords.com/e-cards/TwistedSister/index.htm |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 09:33 am: | |
Hey Hooked,
Thanks for the interview link! That was a very informative interview. I especially was thrilled to read Pat's response to the last couple of questions. Obviously just a guess on my part since I'm not a band insider, but it appears that even Pat is growing weary of doing the same old blues based album over & over and is finally ready to rock out again. That, to me, is VERY refreshing news! I also hope that Eric & Rick finally get to do a proper PTB release, and that it is the two of them that get to record with Pat on the upcoming Pat Travers Band release that Pat mentions recording Dec. thru Feb. It would also be interesting to see if Pat does indeed re-record some of his older material. I'm sure that is a smart financial move, since the copyrights to the older original stuff (Polydork) aren't in Pat's hands anymore, from what I understand. Re-recording some of the older songs would mean that Pat would own more of the royalty percentages again from the newer recordings. The flip side is, if they aren't recorded up to the standards set by the originals, that could possibly be a bummer. But of course we all have faith in what this talented bunch of fellers can do, don't we? Sounds like '05 will hopefully be a busy time for the band, and us as fans will possibly get a fair chunk of new material to listen to! Sure hope "that darned elusive horse" shows up in '05 as well...
Good news indeed, and as always...PTB is KING! |
Bette
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 09:38 am: | |
Howdeee TCF! |
Badger
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 10:22 am: | |
Yeah for sure...Welcome back TCF! Sure did miss your positive up beat posts. You are so lucky to have seen UFO...Man what I'd give to see that band. I love their latest 'you are here' CD. Vinnie Moore is an amazing player. |
Brian Maybe
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 10:32 am: | |
Very cool interview, Hooked, thanks for that! Got the TNA CD crankin here for a soundtrack!
TCF, yeah, UFO was definitely very enjoyable. A different vibe without Schenker, but then again, I play in tribute bands, so I'm used to things sounding a little different! :-) Phil Mogg sounded great, and it was great to hear all those songs live.
Cheers!
Steve Z |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 11:27 am: | |
Hey Steve, to borrow a phrase from one of PT's tour shirts from the early 90's....
The cheese used was Real 100% No Bullshit Rock & Roll Cheese! |
Brian Maybe
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 09:36 am: | |
Hey Pig, did you use a mix of cheddar & jack cheeses to get just the right color mix for the PTB logo? I gotta have that sandwich! Heading to ebay now...
Cheers, and Happy Turkey!
Steve Z |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 09:20 am: | |
piggy you are too funny!
I'll give ya a broken hockey stick and a bag a pucks for the samich, but only if you used Velveeta. |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 09:05 am: | |
Just a heads up to all the PT fans here...
Last night I made a grilled cheese sandwich and just as I was about to eat it, I noticed what looked like a PTB logo in the melted cheese pattern! Whoa!!! So instead of eating it, I've decided to put it up on eBay. Starting bid is $30,000.00. Now this may seem a bit steep, but recently a cheese sandwich with a likeness of Mary on it fetched $28,000.00 on eBay, so if this one has the PTB logo....well it MUST be worth more, right? I just wanted to give all the PTB fans first chance at this one of a kind item, because darn it, it belongs to a real PTB fan!
Up for auction next will be an autographed pair of boxing gloves signed by Ron Artest! |
TraversChickFan
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 07:19 am: | |
Before we leave...look what was advertised on the local radio station - 107.7 The Bone member list, I receive a weekly email on upcoming shows from them......"Be sure and check out Pat Travers at Pepper Belly's in Fairfield this Friday, November 26th. Show is at 9pm, and doors open at 7pm. Tickets are only $20, and they're still available! Purchase tickets here."
Here is my Thanksgiving message to you all:
This Thanksgiving, let us also give thanks for our personal blessings, for the freedoms we enjoy every day in this great country, and for the
tremendous service of the men and women in our armed forces. I hope you and your family have a safe and most enjoyable holiday. |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 06:15 am: | |
See JM! That's what I'm talking about. I say we put together a party gig for us!!!
Are ya with me????
...."are you gonna play California"....that's too funny |
jmroxx
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 05:58 am: | |
hey Pat, are you guys gonna play California? Holy cow, we New Yorkers feel neglected!! |
Ginbel
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 05:44 pm: | |
yeah... nice interview!!! THAT is Pat through and through. we are still here lurking about. you guys post so many great ones nanc and I don't even have to post lol! glad you ar okay gREG and you are still not(mentally) (everyone else) lol! |
Jbeseau
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 04:49 pm: | |
Welcome Back TCF/Regina!! Good to read you again! My daugher, 15 1/2 just got her permit today!! Funny, huh?!
I saw Max and Rush in '81 on the "Moving Pictures" and "Universal Juveniles" tour. Still seeing that one in my mind's eye!! You know, the third one!? Saw Rush 5 or 6 more times and saw Kim Mitchell on the "Kimbo A Logo" tour.
Hey Rockpig! Shoot me an email answering the question I asked! I have something for you waiting on that answer.
Still no TNA...and no T & A in a while either!! (shivering from withdrawal)
Later...
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gREG
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 04:06 pm: | |
Hammerhead party......me likey. A Camp Hieni 2......nice idea!! g |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 01:21 pm: | |
Speaking of PT playing the Tralf...
What would it take to get PT and the boys for a private party for just us Hammerheads? Heck we've been hanging here for a few years (I've been here since June '01) and some a lot longer.
We need a major Hammerhead party! We'd need a local with cheap plan fare (SouthWest comes to Buffalo), some lodging, and a place for them to plug in a couple amps and setup a drumkit.
If there's interest, I'll look around and put together some costs to get something here in Buffalo next summer.
First question - I think maybe someone here might know - how much for a PT gig with Eric and Rick? Special night, so we'd probably want to get 2 hours of jamming if we could. |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 01:07 pm: | |
Badger, that's not a bad idea! I love the Tralf. It's a really nice place...state of the art light and sound.
I saw Todd Rundgren there this past summer...the place was packed, and hot! But it was worth it.
I've seen a few local bands there, but Todd is the only 'big' name I've seen there.
I would love to see PT come there....
heck, I'd love my band to play there some day, in fact, that's a dream of mine
hmmm...... |
Badger
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 12:47 pm: | |
Quote:Badger...you in the Buffalo area ...well, Southern Ontario area?
Nope! I'm way out here on the west coast of Canada. I know some people from Buffalo & Southern Ontario who go to Kim shows in Buffalo.
Go see Kim Mitchell play the Tralf in Buffalo this new years eve! I've heard the Tralf is one of the nicest venues in North America. |
TraversChickFan
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 12:26 pm: | |
Thanks everyone for the welcome back wishes! Missed being on here, well it's holiday time and I wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! Leaving for vacation tomorrow morning. Thanksgiving and our wedding anniversary, this weekend so we are out of here! PT is playing on our anniversary in Tahoe, however, we are going the opposite direction this year, oh well. Our baby, who is 15 1/2 got her drivers permit yesterday and was so exited because now she can drive while we are on vacation, dad even let her drive the 4x4 around. Time to go, everyone have a safe one! |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 12:10 pm: | |
Badger...you in the Buffalo area ...well, Southern Ontario area? |
Badger
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 12:03 pm: | |
Quote:Hey Badger, it amazes me that you've never seen UFO! How did a Canuck such as yourself miss the Rush/UFO/Max Webster tour years ago? That was an amazing show! Rush was touring for "A Farewell To Kings". This would have been...what, '79 or '80
Rockpig - My first RUSH show was on their 'Hemispheres' tour & I've seen every tour since. I don't think UFO have played here since the tour you mentioned. On the Bright side though, being a "Canuck" I've been lucky enough to see Kim Mitchell(Max Webster) many, many times. Nowadays Kim just tours accross Canada...and the occasional Buffalo show. Kim recently said he thinks his days of playing the States are pretty much over. |
gREG
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 11:05 am: | |
I must have seen Max Webster 4 times on major tours as opening acts. Kansas twice in 2 years! Whatta flashback......acid quiver |
gREG
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 11:01 am: | |
Thats it, headed out da door to get the 'Here" CD from UFO!! Wish they woulda made it...... here. Cindy's goin crazy on that Twisted site, ya just know it!!!! Awesome interview! Kinda like a 're-born' Pat for 2005. Lets just hope theres LOTSA touring involved! Have TNA cranked right now.....it had me at the hello.... |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 10:54 am: | |
Good job Blur! Get the young'uns hooked on the proper classics, instead of the gangsta rap & pap, um, uh.... pop smear that's so popular with most adolescents these days! I might suggest you toss on one of Ginbel's PTB DVD's next just to round out the young man's blown mind! |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 10:49 am: | |
Speaking of UFO, just spotted this from Herr Schenker...This might be an interesting project...
"My plans in the near future are to go to Japan the 28th to work with a Japanese Artist then fly back to the States to LA for an "All Star Band" recording. What I know so far is that the rythym section will be Mr. Big's bass player Billy Sheehan and Simon Philips (Jeff Beck, Toto, The Who, MSG and many others) on drums.Vocals so far, involve: Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow) and Tommy Shaw (Styx). I'll be playing Lead Guitar only on all songs."
(Sounds like a Mike Varney / Shrapnel project to me!)-Rockpig!
Hey Badger, it amazes me that you've never seen UFO! How did a Canuck such as yourself miss the Rush/UFO/Max Webster tour years ago? That was an amazing show! Rush was touring for "A Farewell To Kings" , UFO was pushing "Lights Out", and I forgot what Max had just released, but it was my first time to ever see them. This would have been...what, '79 or '80? Man, they just don't package tours like that anymore...Hell, they don't make bands like that anymore! Glad I'm from that era and am proud to be "old school'! |
Blur
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - 10:42 am: | |
Steve-you'll get a kick out of this. We looked after our neighbor's kids while my friend/neighbor donated bone marrow yesterday. One of the kids is 13. He comes in wearing a Zeppelin/Swan Song t-shirt. He said he doesn't have any Zeppelin material yet but is interested in learning guitar and likes how Zeppelin sounds. What do I do as soon as the 4-year olds are in bed? You got it! I crank up the Zeppelin DVD and he watches mesmorized over the next couple of hours. It's amazing how Zep's music is so timeless and inspires generation after generation. |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 11:43 am: | |
um...I hope it wasn't the cheese from the '90's!
hey folks whatcha all doing tomorrow?
Us, we're making the hour trek to Erie to go to the Mother-in-law's. She's pretty cool. We harass each other to no end.
Just found out last weekend she likes to watch football. She was visiting us for the weekend. Nan sat there and routed for the Bills with me. Until the started winning "too much". She hates to see anyone get beat too bad. |
gREG
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 05:53 pm: | |
As I reflect on another Holiday shared w/ the PT family, I think of a time my granpappy said, "Kid, if ya don't want greasy fingers, leave the butter off the popcorn." I know, very deep, indeed. I can only hope this helps all of us reflect on what a great year it's been. I will now go and make myself a grilled cheese sandwich.......fingers crossed! Happy Turkey Day peeps! Be safe! g |
gREG
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 - 06:24 pm: | |
One more thing......I'm thankful I know people such as Randal that got me the TNA when I couldn't find it....now THAT'S cool!! Ginbels to for all thier graciousness w/ thier awesome merchandise. When I look at my PT collection and all the cool stuff I have......it's great!! OK....g'nite Randal. |
Randal
| | Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 09:32 am: | |
I don't know what happened to my Turkey Day Address, but it be gone . . .
I am thankful for my family and friends, for being able to eek out a living in this crazy world, for living in a great city in a great state in a great country, for the fantastic music that PTB, TNA and others have given us over the years, and for beer.
Oh yeah, I'm also thankful for the guy who invented small brush fires . . . |
Cindy
| | Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 06:54 pm: | |
thanks for the link Hooked.....got the new cd the day after the official release......in rotation on the CD player, PTB 2004, TNA, TS Stay Hungry, & Dmanufacture.....
Happy thanksgiving to my American friends!
Anyone else heard this yet?
Saxon/U.D.O.
Saturday, April 30th, 2005
@ Freeman Colisiuem
3201 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX ..you think that is really Udo Dirkschneider ?? gotta find a way to see that one....I wish! UDO!
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gREG
| | Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 11:05 am: | |
Saxon/UDO/Priest/Slayer are all hotter than burritoes in SA, TX. Rabid metal fans! Right Jim? Hellsyes! Hi Cindy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My Canadian friend....whaz that aboooooooot.......g |
PT Finatic
| | Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 11:27 am: | |
Does anyone know what happened to Peter " Mars " Cowling ? Thanks |
PT Finatic
| | Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 01:38 pm: | |
I'm in Sonoma . Not far from Fairfield . I want to go there tonight, Fri . All my freinds including my own son are all a bunch of pussies ,they're too busy , ass ache, or whatever . If you are in the North bay area and want to see PT ROCK Tonight I'll drive , if you can meet me in , or close to Sonoma or Napa . I'll keep it down to no more than two beers early in the evening .I want NO TROUBLE WITH THE COPS . I do not have tickets so we could get Sold Out but then again money may talk and we could get in at a discount . I'm sure there is a R & R heaven and there has to be a vacant seat . E me @ boneheadbobo@yahoo.com |
PTB Stalker
| | Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 01:43 pm: | |
I saw Mars about 6 months ago hanging around a PTB show, with Pat, in Ft.Lauderdale. Later on during the show Mars was invited to join PT onstage, but he declined. Several months before that Mars did join PT, Niko McBrain, onstage at another PTB show in Ft.Lauderdale. I think that there are some pics in the photo section of this website of the PT, Niko, Mars, onstage re-union. If not, I probably still have the pics of said re-union stashed on my kumpewtr.
S'later, JH |
PT Finatic
| | Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 01:53 pm: | |
Thank you Stalker . Anything helps . I was hoping Mars was well . |
tom leary
| | Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 02:26 pm: | |
HELLO FROM HAWAII, HAVE JUST AQUIRED 7 NEW TRACKS BY PT AND AS USUAL AM DELIGHTED TO LISTEN BUT CANT FIND ANY INFO, IS THIS ALBUM OUT IN THE STORES ,WE ARE SO SLOW OVER HERE IN HAwaii,but the weather is great for AN OUTDOOR CONCERT .
ELIAJH WHAT A SONG I LOVE IT ,AND THE NEW RENDITIONS OF DEDICATION, WHIPPING POST ,BORN UNDER A BAD SIGN ,ALL GIVE ME GOOSE BUMPS ,ROCK ON PT ,I LOVE YA |
PTB Stalker
| | Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 02:43 pm: | |
Hey Tom, I think you`re describing the Pat Travers Band "2004" CD. Am I right? That is a ssssmokin' cd! I got my copy of it at a PTB show in Orlando back in August. |
PTB Stalker
| | Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 02:49 pm: | |
I believe the PTB "2004" cd has 10 tracks on it, so I`m not sure whatcha got there. |
Randal
| | Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 03:31 pm: | |
Hey Fanatic -- I heard something about Mars awhile back, but am not usre I have it quite right. Rockpig probably knows . . . thought I heard he had left music for a career in building or design? How's that for ambiguous? Sorry, that's all I think I know on the subject. |
Blur
| | Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 05:30 pm: | |
I thought I read somewhere a long time ago that Mars was part-owner of a marina. |
PT Finatic
| | Posted on Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 12:57 pm: | |
Well, I got Jimmy "Boom Boom " Gonzales to head out to Fairfield fri. night . 40 min ride , comedy club , "Pepper Belly's" . Capacity I'd say, 350 . They have a PA and are doing some rock shows . After some good laughs from a comedian P T hits the stage promptly @ 9:58 . Opens with one of the new T&A songs . I wouldn't have known but Pat was mentionig where the new stuff was throughout the set . I had not seen PTB for at least 4 years . He gets on stage and is somewhat workmen like in getting down to the task at hand . A R&R Show ! After a couple of adjustments on the sound we got an hour of songs from very early parts of his carreer . You can see he's no spring chicken but looked fit and very happy to be back in Nor Cal . Set was pretty fast paced but a couple of times he had to change guitars of which he had plenty of at side of the stage . I can remember very nice versions of " Life in London " and "Gettin Better ". "Hooked on Music " had a looseness to it which told me he was getting into the crowds appreciation of thhe band coming into town .So he gives em " R & R Susie " , very cool . He ran through "Stevie " and I actually liked it very much . I've heard him do it too many times . He saved "Snortin" till the last half of the set . And of course , " Boom Boom " really as it always is the crowd favorite .After a full hour he came back for twenty minutes with " Born under a Bad Sign " and at least one more tune . Good stuff . Band sounded pretty slick . The drummer was not on a riser but was a bit scrawnny , dirty blond or light brown hair and kicked ass . Bass player was a guy with great hair and mustache , big weight lifter muscles . Took a a solo . He had another guy on guitar which I kept thinking looked like an older Larry Mondello from " Leave it to Beaver " . But all these guys put down enough fire power to keep Pat flying through the set . It was a blast . He's in Tahoe tonight ...Hmmm ..no, I'm too old and cranky to get there but I'll catch him again . He came out for autographs but we couldn't stay . |
Randal
| | Posted on Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 03:18 pm: | |
Hey PT Fanatic, that was Wishbox you saw backing Pat. They've been playing most of the West Coast dates for the past year or two, with occasional exceptions where Rick Navarro and Eric Frates of the Pat Travers Band play bass and drums, respectively. It was fun to hear you describe Ben the drummer and Sal the bass player, 'cause it was pretty clear they weren't Rick and Eric! Those who know 'em know what I mean -- Eric ain't scrawny by any stretch of the imagination, and Rick is not exactly a body-builder type! hahahaha
Thanks for the review - they're always welcome here! |
Unanimous2
| | Posted on Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 10:11 pm: | |
Eric and Rick ARE the comedians..... |
gREG
| | Posted on Saturday, November 27, 2004 - 11:49 pm: | |
.......and the band. |
Kids65
| | Posted on Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 04:50 am: | |
Hi guys, I'd like to thank USA and all american
people for what USA is doing to save our troubled
Europe. You are giving your men's blood to save us again, just like you did in first an' second world war. I'm sorry that many people do not understand that in Europe.USA means freedom, just like rock'n'roll means freedom. |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 08:22 am: | |
Yeah....what gREG said.
The truth shall set you free. Can I get an AMEN! |
TraversTravelers
| | Posted on Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 09:21 am: | |
Another great PAT TRAVERS EXPERIENCE!! Last night in Tahoe...The guys did a SMOKIN' job on the new T-N-A songs..(Taken..,I don't care...,Can't escape the fire..)What a great show!!!Tony and all guys,THANKS for everything!!Take Care & Happy Holidays...Scott & Jo |
Jbeseau
| | Posted on Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 10:51 am: | |
And I wanna know why the extra security measures for Travers!? How did he get on the most wanted list!? But for the record, some of those full body searches look kind of fun!! Way to go Pat! How do I get on that list!? |
Jbeseau
| | Posted on Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 02:18 pm: | |
Forgot to say Amen!
Amen. And shouldn't it be aman. And lots of women!
Later...
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PT Finatic
| | Posted on Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 05:45 pm: | |
Thank you Randall , I knew someone would straighten it out for me . Like I said I'm not really up to speed on PTB and how all the gigs get put together . Do appreciate it .I didn't want to say anything offensive about the guys in the band and with the intent of just doing a quick reveiw that was what I came up with . I really liked the show . Didn't even know they were playing until the afternoon of.Years ago I saw Pat the first time he played S F in a little 500 seat nightclub . I think Tommy Aldridge had just joined the band . Cheers |
PTB Stalker
| | Posted on Monday, November 29, 2004 - 06:50 am: | |
Thanks for the updates PT Finatic,and Travelers! It`ll be the PTB in my area next Sunday! Hey Drummer One, you still out there? Anybody else planning to make it to next Sundays gig go to www.toysinthesunrun.com for info regarding road closures and such. Steve Tyler, Richie Sambora, Vince Neil, and Anna Nicole Smith are scheduld to be there also. Night Ranger, and 3 local bands, will be openinng for for the PTB and Night Ranger. It should be one heckuva jamboree!
Tis the season to be stalking!
S`later, JH |
PTB Stalker
| | Posted on Monday, November 29, 2004 - 06:55 am: | |
Ooops, I kinda screwed up one sentence in the post below. Try not to worry about it. |
Drummerone
| | Posted on Monday, November 29, 2004 - 03:37 pm: | |
HEY STALK, I,m still here! hope you had a nice holiday. I,m goin to lauderdale sat. night!
I wanted to ask you earlier about how to hook up with ya? Or, where, will all the faithfull Travers traveler's be hanging out? Or, motel stuff for those who are really traveling!!!! There,s always the shell station,, across from the park!! j.b. |
gREG
| | Posted on Monday, November 29, 2004 - 05:29 pm: | |
I'll be sleeping in a yellow/purple sleeping bag across from the shell station. Please wake me and give me a lift to the show. g |
Randal
| | Posted on Monday, November 29, 2004 - 06:45 pm: | |
His bag is the one with a lime green tutu glued around the midsection!
har har har |
TraversTravelers
| | Posted on Monday, November 29, 2004 - 07:27 pm: | |
T-LO & Mike, It looks like we'll be able to make it down to the Pat show this Fri...See you guys there!! ..The one,the only,the original..Travers Travelers..lolol... |
PTB Stalker
| | Posted on Monday, November 29, 2004 - 08:19 pm: | |
Hey drum1, & company, e-mail me at inboard@earthlink.net and we`ll figger sumthin out. |
TraversChickFan
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 06:29 am: | |
PT this Friday night and it sounds like "Wishbox" is the band.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
TSO is coming back in a couple weeks should be a good show at the HP Pavillion!
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Rockpig!
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 09:28 am: | |
Hey Steve Z,
When you saw UFO at the HOB in L.A. last week, did you catch the opening band, Starwood? Just wondering what your impressions of them were like. I keep reading about them, but haven't heard any of their stuff. Thanks for any insight.
Scott & Jo, got the packages early last week, but dang it if I've had any time to check any of it out! Boy, you guys really go overboard! Thanks so much!
And finally, to Florida...Today is officially the last day of Hurricane Season! Gonna be some partyin' in FL tonight, I bet!
And as always...PTB is KING! |
Brian Maybe
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 11:16 am: | |
Unfortunately no, I didn't catch Starwood, got there just as they ended. |
TraversTravelers
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 12:35 pm: | |
Rockpig,Glad you got the packages,Hope you enjoy them..and Thank you for all the cool music you have sent us!!Take Care & Happy Holidays |
Bette
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 12:37 pm: | |
Hey Stalker,
Anna Nicolle Smith at "funinthesun"? Maybe you can volunteer to hold her up while you're watching PT. ha!
Gettin' Bette |
Blur
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 12:40 pm: | |
Anyone trying to hold up Anna Nicole Smith at a concert better have medical personnel on standby. She packs a punch even after losing all that weight. |
gREG
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 02:40 pm: | |
I know were I'd like to "hold" her......those didn't lose any weight......i thank u. |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 03:43 pm: | |
Here's a story I never thought I'd see in my lifetime...Less than 5,000 attendance???? Did anyone else also hear the story of Eddie blowing up on stage at their final gig, totally destroying two of his guitars...one of them being his favorite, main guitar throughout the tour? What's up, Edward???
VAN HALEN Concert Loses Money [Rock Hard - 04.11.30 15:43:39]
Fargo, ND’s InForum News (www.in-forum.com) have issued the following report:
The Halloween VAN HALEN concert proved to be a frightful event for the Fargodome.
Not only did the show not generate any money for the dome, it ended up costing the facility $25,000 to pull off. That money was paid to the promoter, Joe Fletcher Presents, to offset his loss.
Fargodome General Manager Rob Sobolik said the promoter, who fronted the money to bring the act to the dome, will lose about $250,000 on the dismally attended concert.
The $25,000 came from an event promotion fund in the 2004 dome budget.
"It (the concert) just didn't work," Sobolik said at a Fargo Dome Authority meeting Monday night. "I learned a lesson about what people are willing to pay for a ticket."
Van Halen tickets ranged from $40 to $84.50. Ticket prices are set by the promoter and the act. The Fargodome even tried slashing ticket prices for a short time period, but that didn't do much for overall sales. The Van Halen concert had 4,618 paid attendees. |
TC
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 04:23 pm: | |
Hi guys!
Gotta ask, what's this 'PTB 2004' CD I see mentioned below????
love
TC |
PTB Stalker
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 04:44 pm: | |
Hey TC, The "2004" CD is a CD that the guys were selling after the last Orlando PTB gig. It is half live, and half studio recordings. It is with Rick and Eric, and is a major fave of mine. I think, but I`m not sure, that it might really be the long over due "The Horse You Rode In On". I`ll ask the guys about it on Sunday.
Hey Blur, I`m gonna tell Anna that I`m really an 85 year old jillionaire, with a bad heart, and then she`ll do me for sure!
S`later, JH |
Randy
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 06:30 pm: | |
Quote:By Rockpig! on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 03:43 pm:
Did anyone else also hear the story of Eddie blowing up on stage at their final gig, totally destroying two of his guitars...one of them being his favorite, main guitar throughout the tour? What's up, Edward???
I've heard so many stories about this one - it's hard to say what the truth is. He definitely did bust up a guitar or two. Whether he did it just for shi+s and grins - or he did it in a rage - is the $64,000 question.
Quote:VAN HALEN Concert Loses Money [Rock Hard - 04.11.30 15:43:39]
"It (the concert) just didn't work," Sobolik said at a Fargo Dome Authority meeting Monday night. "I learned a lesson about what people are willing to pay for a ticket."
It was in Fargo, ND for crying out loud - how many people did they expect??
Randy |
Randal
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 07:37 pm: | |
UFF da |
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