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Rockin Rod
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 09:23 am: | |
Hi Snorkels and all other european hammerheads. Will be in Weert tomorrow afternoon/night. Have a business trip to Eindhoven tomorrow, so therefore i can just stop in Weert on the way back home. Yippeiyay!, ready for some real PTB again. Hope to see you all!! Rod from germany. |
Ed
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 11:07 am: | |
hey everyone....
Been on vacation for the past three weeks.
Will be playing catch up here and other places this week and next.
Randal my truck is up and running like a champ. I just drove it almost 2900 miles. It's ready to go just about anywhere!
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Ed
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 11:15 am: | |
test |
gREG
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 01:25 pm: | |
Rod rules! g |
The Snorkels
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 01:56 pm: | |
Yo, Holland calling again.
Rod, you WILL see us tomorrow.
About the second show, this one was great too. First a hopeless openingact no one expected...we want PTB!!! Get the .... of the stage 
Anyway  the place (café) was totally sold out, and heated by all the people, so the fan was almost flying around, on his strongest 'windposition'.
Then they came up and, as usual, kicked our ass again! 
Everybody enjoyed it, there were a lot of people who had never heard of PT before, and they were very impressed. So new fans has born!
It was the same setlist, and it rocks...lovely 
It became hotter and hotter, they were sweating a complete swimmingpool together. Real blues and rock in a packed steamy bluescafé, thats what we like!
After the show PT sold a lot of his signed pictures, and many fans wanted to be on a picture with him. He did it all, everything was relaxed.
We also brought a lot of friends to this show, so we all had a really great time.
The owner of the café was walking around very proudly, with the succes of this show with PTB, smiling from ear to ear.
Today they could do whatever they wanted, with a day off. And tomorrow? We'll see 
I guess, kick ass! LOL
Greg, didn't see you're arrival yet, where are you??!
greetingzz from The Dutch Hammerheads! |
Booker
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 03:06 pm: | |
You know what they say Blu......You play with snakes, ya get bit. |
Randal
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 05:14 pm: | |
gREG's circling at 35,000 feet waiting for a break in the clouds. What he doesn't know is that over Amsterdam, there never IS a break in the clouds! Someone send him a smoke signal from below, or send up a really quick carrier pigeon with a note saying "GET DOWN! GET DOWN!" To which, gREG would break into the Watusi(sp?)and would miss the point (and the shows) altogether. MY POINT?? gREG, stay up in the clouds 'til you get back to the States, 'cause you don't know where you might land.
Okay, there is one alternative, Andries -- call the Eurocops and tell them an American Sasquatch stole your magic boat! With any luck, they'll shoot him down right over the stage!! hahahaha |
PTB Stalker
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 06:22 pm: | |
Snorkels, YOUZ DA BEST!!!. RR, even a steel plate in the back of yer pants ain`t gonna help. Yer infer an ass kickin'!!! Hey Randal, I`ve heard about those clouds over Amsterdam. Seems a lot of people enjoy dem "clouds". Me thinks gREG has fallen into one and can`t get down. Hey you Europoneans,...so where are the pictures. WE NEED THE EVIDEN..., I mean pics..., NOW! Ed says he`s standing by to post them as soon as they arrive! |
PurpleHaze62
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 08:52 pm: | |
Hey Snorkels...looks like good news for you. I just saw a post on the Joe Bonamassa board that he's been booked for a November 19th slot at something called "Rockin' the Blues 2004" at a place called "Bluesnight Duiven" in Holland somewhere. Don't know anything else but keep your eyes open. The DVD doesn't even scratch the surface of his live performance. I strongly recommend making it to the show. You'll also find him and his backing band to be ALMOST as friendly as Rick and Eric (a tough thing to do, no doubt) and very talented also. Let me know if you go, I am sure that European audiences will love him for sure!
With that said, I'm going back to trying to learn "The Pain" for the 50 millionth time. ARGH!
Peace Hammerheads!
Carl |
Ed
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 06:09 am: | |
Here is the entire run of the Guitar Slinger's Ball, and how it is billed.
Wednesday June 16th Shank Hall in Milwaukee, WI Pat Travers with Special Guest Danny Johnson
Thursday June 17th Tenny Street Roadhouse in Dearborn, MI The Guitar Slinger's Ball Featuring Pat Travers, Danny Johnson and Greg Koch
Friday June 18th Chicago City Limits Schaumburg, IL The Guitar Slinger's Ball Featuring Pat Travers, Danny Johnson and Greg Koch
Saturday June 19th Neillsville, WI ABATE of Wisconsin Summer Hummer 2004 The Guitar Slinger's Ball Featuring Pat Travers, Andy Timmons, and Greg Koch
Thanks Dean!
PT ROCKS! |
Ed
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 06:16 am: | |
gigs page is updated. I think. |
Catman
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 06:25 am: | |
New member from Holland is signing in.
Tonights its the night,after more than 20 years my second show from PT.
I saw them around 1982 or 83 in Nijmegen Holland together with Ted Nugent.
Tonight I will see PT in Weert Holland,I really am wondering if the years came to him without any hearable problems,
I will let you gays know. |
Catman
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 06:26 am: | |
I mean guys of course !! |
Ed
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 06:46 am: | |
Quote:I mean guys of course !!
LOL!!!
Welcome aboard CAT!!!!
Ed |
The Snorkels
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 07:11 am: | |
WoHOOOOO, READY TO ROCK again. Tonight in the 'woodowl' 
Hey Catman, Pat's playing the guitar better then
ever. It's gonna be wild 
Only his hair is shorter but what the ....!!
greetingzz Wilma & Andries "The Dutch Hammerheads".
 |
Catman
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 08:30 am: | |
Ok my hair has almost disappeared in the last 25 years,but still ready to ROCK.
If the quality equals the boys from Y&T , Iam looking forward to tonights gig.
You never forget your first rocksongs and I still know them by heart. |
Andre from Holland
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 08:41 am: | |
Only three hours too go for the next PTB show.
Looking forward to it.
It's a very nice venue. Thin Lizzy and UDO played in Weert some weeks ago.
Maybe i will take some pictures for the site.
Andre from Holland |
Ed
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 08:45 am: | |
Andre wrote:
Quote:Maybe i will take some pictures for the site.
Maybe? Maybe?!? Maybe?!!?
PLEASE!!
Oh and
Have a great time!!!!!!!! |
Andre from Holland
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 10:00 am: | |
Ok Ed, i will definetly make some great pics!
Of course if it's ok for Pat, Rick and Eric
Andre from Holland |
TraversChickFan
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 03:12 pm: | |
Sounds like you Europeans are having a great time!!
Now it is our turn to read all your reviews!!
Have fun!!
 |
Catman
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 04:21 pm: | |
Just came back from the Dutch show and must say it was great !!.
Very small audience app.100 people but great performance.We had a nice chat with PT and told him to grow his hair again.
Stevie sounded a little different from 20 years ago,slower lyrics but what the hack !! still earthsssshaking.
Looking forward to the next gig
Show us some pictures from tonight heads !! |
Blur
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 06:03 pm: | |
I hope Pat didn't get the George Thorogood haircut again. |
Cindy
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 06:33 pm: | |
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Cindy
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 06:36 pm: | |
Andre, did you see UDO? |
The Snorkels
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 06:57 pm: | |
Here we are again!
Third show, still can't get enough!
When we came there tonight, Pat showed us the way backstage, he was just about leaving. So we went, and who was there....Rodney! It was nice meeting you, man. Rick and Eric were also sitting there, everything cool, especially the bandrehearsel room next to their room...haha, there was a band rehearsing with some doom metal and a male or female??? singer, so a lot of imitations followed...LOL. Eric and Rick have many voices 
Pat came back, we made some fun and then we all got ready for the gig. My brother also came to the show (never had seen PTB before) and some friends came out, so that was cool.
And, as expected...a kick ass show followed! The sound was very clear and good, Eric drummed like an animal (muppets  ), Rick had fun and played very well and PT rocked, kicking on his own sound!
We can say after this three shows, the band has grown and play's very tight, Rick and Eric are more sure of themselves and that's clear to see when they are on stage. It's gettin' betta all the time!
Then after the show they couldn't stay too long, cause they have to get up very early to get ready for England.
But we did get a cymbel from Eric, cause he broke it during the gig, as we said, animal LOL.
It was again a great evening, can't wait for monday, then the next gig is waiting for the dutchies.
So Gill, it's up to you now...
Oh, and they do fly from London to Glasgow, the roadies drive the bus with their stuff, so thats good.
About Bonamassa, thanks for warning, very kind of you, but we knew , cause we know the men (Bart and Richard) who organizes this. We were already invited for this show, so we will be there! No doubt. Richard will also come to the PTB show next monday, hoping he will book PTB also for his festival next year, maybe? We'll see.
oké, time to catch some sleep now...
Greetingzz from The Dutch Hammerheads!
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Randal
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 09:33 pm: | |
NICE!!! |
Gill Comer
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 12:29 am: | |
London calling...the London show tonight.
PT gigs in London are always special..he still has a lot of friends from the years he lived here. So tonight should be great.
'And the District Line, just doesn't seem..'
Forgot to mention something cool that happened in Madrid. Some guy in the audience shouted for Amgwanna Kick Booty and Pat played a little piece of it. |
Darklord1899
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 08:14 am: | |
I am at the PT gig in London also, and I cannot wait. Should be great. I think the last gig I saw at was the jazz cafe, London. It was awesome so hopefully tonight will be awesome.
'And the District Line, just doesn't seem..be go far enough' that is because I change at Mile end for the Central line... London Travel humour. |
Bette
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 11:50 am: | |
Short hair!?! How short!?! |
The Snorkels
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 12:31 pm: | |
Bette go to the giglist. Pics on the Ribs&Blues
site ( 05/30/04 )
Pics are not from us but it gives an indication.
Cheers. |
Bette
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 01:40 pm: | |
I looked up the site but it was all pictures of
construction and putting up a tent??? huh? |
gREG
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 01:47 pm: | |
its curly and blond now too Bette......just like yours! Pats......Gettin Bette'........i thank u. g |
Rockin Rod
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 01:47 pm: | |
Just getting my feet back on the ground! Had to travel through them dutch clouds and german fog on my off beat ride back home. Was able to shower and change clothes after a wink of that sleepy stuff. Only a few people recognized me at the office this misty morning in Frankfurt. It was like "what on earth happend to you". I gave up trying talking to those dudes about unearthly things.{argue} How can one in that state of (un)-conciuosnes possibly explain what a real kick ass PTB fix with all the meet an greet, an all the hammerheads (snorkels)(andre), an beyond do to you? Everytime that phone rang today it was like little gremlins with axes chopin' through my mind.{bangin} Tell you what! I'll just stop and i'll smile and do it again (25th PTB show)!{crazy005} I think i'll mix myself an electric detective an turn the night into day before i fall to pieces. KaBoom KaBoom, Rod back in Germany! {around} |
gREG
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 01:52 pm: | |
Bette, click on anything else, then go back to Pat Travers and the pics will comw up. Not ALOT shorter....but shorter. Above the collar. Makes him look thinner. gREG |
Rockin Rod
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 01:53 pm: | |
Just getting my feet back on the ground! Had to travel through them dutch clouds and german fog on my off beat ride back home. Was able to shower and change clothes after a wink of that sleepy stuff. Only a few people recognized me at the office this misty morning in Frankfurt. It was like "what on earth happend to you". I gave up trying talking to those dudes about unearthly things. How can one in that state of (un)-conciousnes possibly explain what a real kick ass PTB fix with all the meet an greet, an all the hammerheads (snorkels)(andre), an beyond do to you? Everytime that phone rang today it was like little gremlins with axes chopin' through my mind. Tell you what! I'll just stop and i'll smile and do it again (25th PTB show)! I think i'll mix myself an electric detective an turn the night into day before i fall to pieces. KaBoom KaBoom, Rod back in Germany!  |
Bette
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 02:04 pm: | |
He looks like a Beattle from Liverpool! ha!! |
Bette
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 04:04 pm: | |
By the way, Thanks gREG. That worked. |
Ed
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 05:44 pm: | |
Quote:By the way, Thanks gREG. That worked.
Yeah thanks gREG.
Awesome RickShots!
And what a surprise to see some Jan Akkerman pictures there too!!!
Definitley one of my all time favorites... |
Ed
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 05:47 pm: | |
Rod - love your post!!!!!
So I'm guessing you had somewhat of a good time then? LOL! |
Blur
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 05:50 pm: | |
Boy, I sure hope Pat's haircut doesn't interfere with his ability to play the guitar. ;) Definitely better than the Thorogood look from the Radio Active era. More similar to a Neil Young-like fade this time around. |
Randal
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 06:49 pm: | |
Thanks, gREG -- it FINALLY worked! Funny -- at Tahoe I noticed that Pat's hair was longer than I'd seen it in a long time, and I thought he looked better in a cool way. The new cut looks pretty euro to me, but the chances of him getting his hair caught in the strings is now VERY SLIM! I've gotta wonder what he looks like in front of the fan, though! chuckle
rock on Pat |
gREG
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 07:40 pm: | |
he now has the fan placed BEHIND him........i thank u. g |
TeamoDave
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 09:08 pm: | |
PurpleHaze62,
Yes, I remember it all too well. His name was Joey Jelf and I think he guested on the Black Pearl album. I recall him doing the solo in Snortin Whiskey on his harmonica. Not exactly what I went to see, to put it mildly. |
Rockin Rod
| | Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 10:43 pm: | |
PTB Stalker's advice:
Quote:...even a steel plate in the back of yer pants ain`t gonna help. Yer infer an ass kickin'!!!
I thought about it, but i didn't have any matching socks.
Rod f G |
Gill Comer
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 12:27 am: | |
morning all..just off to Glasgow.
He looks thinner 'cos he _is_ thinner. A skinny guy at the moment. I've just sent Ed tons of photos of last night so maybe he'll put some up. Not bad for a digital camera. |
Cindy
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 01:45 am: | |
Whatzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz up hammerheadds....sounds like a great time over there.;.....wish I was there....but I am there in spirt......................just got back from the "the red mile" here in calgary.....Mitch/Kim. how's it going?????????????????????........ |
Darklord1899
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 03:42 am: | |
Gill have a good time on the Renfrew Ferry in Glasgow.
I had a good night last night. He played my fave track from Half Way to somewhere. A wee bit of Life in London, which was indeed bittersweet. No tracks fro Black Pearl ;-(, perhaps I should have shouted amgonnakickbooty ??!!, but my voice had went by that time. A good crowd as well of about 200/250.
I bribed the promoter to get me back stage to get a couple of cd's signed. Very nerve racking to me ones musical mentor.
Got out of the Underworld and got drenched by the London rain but I did not care. Gig 10/10, Crowd 9/10, Beer @ £3.10 a pint 0/10. Meeting PT, and his band awesome! |
Too Cool
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 04:43 am: | |
ANYBODY KNOW THE GIG SETLISTS? |
The Snorkels
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 04:52 am: | |
Setlist:
1-Hooked on Music
2-Life in London
3-Just enough Money
4-Crash and Burn ( kick ass guitar )
5-The Pain
6-Elijah
7-Stevie
8-Bass solo Rick :o))
9-Whipping Post
10-Snortin' Whiskey
11-Drumsolo Eric
12-Boom Boom
13-Gitarsolo+Born under a Bad Sign
14- Inside Looking Out ( from the PT-Powertrio )
CU Wilma& Andries. |
Ed
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 06:42 am: | |
Gill wrote:
Quote:I've just sent Ed tons of photos of last night so maybe he'll put some up.
There's no maybe baby! Thanks tons Gill!!!! 
Gill's Pics!
Nice digicam pics what kind is it??? |
Ed
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 08:01 am: | |
London Calling
Tribute band terrorists?
Terror police quizzed guitarist over lyrics
The guitarist in a rock tribute act was quizzed as a terror suspect after sending a text message containing lyrics from a song by punk rock act the Clash to the wrong person....
Click the above link for the rest of the story |
Brian Maybe
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 10:24 am: | |
Ed, that's hilarious! Guess I better be careful who I send the lyrics to Misty Mountain Hop to, with all that "walking through the park... do you wanna score!" stuff!
Great pics, Gill, Pat's looking good, and I'm sure, sounding even better!
Blu, are we going to Reno? Inquiring minds wanna know! 
Cheers!
Steve Z |
gREG
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 12:06 pm: | |
hey, just got back from the book store and the "Pat Travers Book of Snortin' Whiskey Diet" is on the shelves. $19.99. Supposedly, playing the same set-list year after year can take the pounds right off. I heard he had a DRAMATIC weight loss when he played "Heat in the Street", but his left leg just fell off his body.......so they had to remove that song and put back "Just Enough Money". g |
gREG
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 12:07 pm: | |
word. |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 01:46 pm: | |
I with you gREG. I have to laugh whenever I see someone ask what the set list was. I think we all know it by heart now.
Probably the same set list the Snorkels saw last time he was over there. I know it's the same he had in Buffalo two years ago....and the year before that (excepting "inside looking out" of course).
I just don't understand the lack of effort to bring some new material to the stage. Very disappointing as a fan. |
TC
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 01:52 pm: | |
Hi peeps - managed to pop in, just to tellya I'm:
GUTTED!!!!
Just found out I can't make it to the gig at the Robin. I'm gonna miss PT for the first time he's played in the UK since 1980.
:^(
love on you all - others in the UK, enjoy the remaining gigs for me!!!!!
TC |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 02:00 pm: | |
Hey Hooked (and others),
Your comment, as well as gREG's brings up this question...
Just curious what all you Hammerheads & Hummerheads would like the setlist to look like if Pat said "What do you wanna hear?" (Like that's ever gonna happen, but we can dream, right?).
I'd love to see your setlists!
And as always...PTB is King! |
Blur
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 02:18 pm: | |
Count me in as tired of the same setlist. I have to believe it's due in large part to all of the guys having so many different projects going on that it probably limits rehearsal time. I personally would like to see more Pat Travers songs instead of covers. Who cares what they are? You can't go wrong. |
Blur
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 02:19 pm: | |
Rockpig-my "who cares" comment wasn't meant in a bad way. I simply meant that Pat Travers songs are good no matter which ones you play. |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 02:26 pm: | |
Hey Hooked,
I certainly didn't take offense to it. In fact, I'm in that same long line that would like to see some changes to the setlist! I'd love to hear more stuff from "Putting It Straight", "Radio Active" & "Hot Shot"...
But as you already mentioned, I agree that most likely it's a logistical thing with alloted time to practice. That and the likely fact that Pat probably has no desires to re-play some of those older songs. |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 02:27 pm: | |
Ooops!
Sorry...that last post was for Blur... |
gREG
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 05:07 pm: | |
in Pat's diet book he discusses the benefits of older songs/newer songs and carbohydrate intake. As well as finding practice time and protien. g |
T
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 08:47 pm: | |
Quote:But as you already mentioned, I agree that most likely it's a logistical thing with alloted time to practice. That and the likely fact that Pat probably has no desires to re-play some of those older songs.
I can't disagree more.
PT is presenting a show. In whatever format he may or can choose for his audience.
PT/Wishbox setlist @ Fairfield, CA from a cdr I recently received -
Hiway 61
Voodoo Chile
Hooked On Music
Life In London
Getting Bette' (complete)
Looking In, Looking Out (I think this is what it's named)
R+R Suzie (complete)
Making Magic (complete)
Snortin' Whiskey
Boom Boom
Born Under a Bad Sign
Statesboro Blues (complete)
Now there's a setlist! A far cry from what I've heard with the ptB. At least a new setlist to me. I've heard the same old ptB setlist here in the midwest for six years now. And that goes back to Dave Larue and Shawn 'the Cannon' Shannon.
My point is this - and I bet you're glad I finally got to it  - Rehersal or PT's desire to play tunes may not have anything to do with the show you witness. Look at the setlist above.
Anyone know rehersal time for PT w/Wishbox? Me thinks it isn't much.
And as long as I'm on my soapbox, whatever happened to to the new PT (Band?) cd, due in June, I think, this year?
Just wondering, enjoy PT ya'all,
T |
gREG
| | Posted on Friday, June 04, 2004 - 09:28 pm: | |
the "T-N-A" project. That didn't come out in the states did it? I was wondering about that the other day. When I saw Pat last year in Austin at one TXRich's shows Pat did a way different set-list too. I figured he'd wanna eventually 'strech his musical legs' a bit w/ Eric/Rick. It seems such talent DESERVES a different setlist everyonce in awhile!! It's getting silly.....why why why why!!!!!! Not for me to question, just support.........Hhhhmmmmmmmm. |
Gill Comer
| | Posted on Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 06:12 am: | |
Hi Ed, The camera's a Nikon Coolpix 4300. Very easy to use and great for holidays. I always wanted a Nikon..
My last show tonight..in Harrow. Glasgow was great. I took some Travers 'virgins' with me who loved it. |
cuttlefish66
| | Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 06:42 am: | |
TC,
Too bad you can't make it to the Robin tonight.
We made a late decision to hit the Rayners Lane gig last night, and really glad we did. We were a little disappointed in the venue (compared to what might have been at the excellant Sheffield Boardwalk), but despite the all seated affair both PTB and crowd of around 100 were in great form. Hats off to the Rayners Lane venue.
Looking forward to the Robin tonight, and then only 10 days till the mighty BOC hit town. |
Freight Train
| | Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 10:54 am: | |
Just checking in from Wolverhampton, and wow what an enlightening post from T. Man I have so many questions to ask from such an insightful source. But for now I will just go and enjoy the refreshing aura of the European audience. We are having a blast! ERIC
Rick says hi everyone. |
Cindy
| | Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 12:42 pm: | |
Chat session tonight:
SUNDAY
5pm Pacific
6pm Mountain
7pm Central
8pm Eastern
Problems on the yahoo chat room so...Bad Ass REK's chat room is up and running...how about we meet there for the chat?
http://badassrek.com/index.php |
T
| | Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 03:01 pm: | |
Quote:Just checking in from Wolverhampton, and wow what an enlightening post from T. Man I have so many questions to ask from such an insightful source. But for now I will just go and enjoy the refreshing aura of the European audience. We are having a blast! ERIC
Eric - Your sarcasm does not go un-noticed. I stand by what I previously wrote. Best of luck to you. Enjoy your European aura.
Regards,
T |
Badger
| | Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 04:01 pm: | |
T states:
Quote:PT/Wishbox setlist @ Fairfield, CA. Now there's a setlist! A far cry from what I've heard with the ptB. At least a new setlist to me.
I think Pat's been slightly changing the setlist the last couple of years regardless of who's playing with him...THE PAT TRAVERS BAND or hired support players like Wishbox. I've seen the Wishbox version numerous times & the setlist has not changed too much. Lately, Wishbox is pretty much all we get here on the west coast. I'll be the first to admit it was nice to hear R&R Susie, Statesboro Blues & Makin' Magic. However, you are forgeting the songs that were left off the setlist.
The Pain(I'll never tire of hearing that song live)
Whipping Post
Crash & Burn
I la la la la Love You
Elijah
It all depends how you look at it Dude! |
EnglishAl
| | Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 04:37 pm: | |
just got back from the wolverhampton gig. great performance from the boys,but sadly let down by the soundcrew, they just have to try to up the volume to a point where (a) it hurts and (b) the system cant cope with the amount of bass they try and force through it. the quality of the vocals and the finer points are just all lost when it is masked by noise.
Oh well, next time perhaps...
Al |
gREG
| | Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 07:22 pm: | |
just tryed badassrek.com none there. gREG |
Cindy
| | Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 08:41 pm: | |
gREG????? we didn't see you there? there were was a few of us there, not to bad a turn out......I think I was there until 8:30 central my time.......we will be back there same time next week. |
TC
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 04:17 am: | |
Hi EnglishAl!
Good to hear the boys were on form!!! Shame about the sound. I know how that can take the edge off a gig or even ruin it.
Must admit it's pretty rare nowadays that gigs're too loud for me as I don't think me hearings so good anymore!
Loudest gig I ever heard was Little Steven with Pat Thrall on guitar at Leeds University - my ears rang for about 3 daze & I was seriously thinking they mightn not stop!
love
TC
PS Thanks for the sympathy Cuttlefish - preparing to move house & get married, plus childcare & back problems all conspired to mean I couldn't make it.... |
Rockin Rod
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 05:17 am: | |
Hi, still missing Hannover Germany on saturday June 12th. Check the homepage of the Bluesgarage www.bluesgarage-hannover.de. Henry from the club as well as myself would like to support a good turnout. Would be helpfull to have the show on the gigs list. So all you german hammerheads get out there! Great club! Best band on earth! I'm ready! CU there. Rockin'Rod |
Gill Comer
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 05:21 am: | |
Hi Rod...What's this about Hannover? I'm going to be in Germany on Saturday... |
Too Cool
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 05:21 am: | |
HAS PT PLAYED ANY NEW SONGS OF THE TRAVERS N APPICE CD AND DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHEN IT'S DUE OUT? |
The Snorkels
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 07:25 am: | |
Hé sleepers...about Hannover;
It was already posted before...see archived messages, May 16...
All European tourdates were also mailed to Ed a time ago.
Well, tonight it's our turn again 
greetingzz The Dutch Hammerheads. |
Gill Comer
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 08:27 am: | |
I'm supposed to be seeing Yes in Dusseldorf on Saturday...so close!
Have a great time tonight. |
Freight Train
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 08:52 am: | |
Too cool.....yes we have been playing "Better From a Distance"off the TnA album. I sing lead on the tune and it goes over pretty well. Man how about Gil? Spain, Scottland, London, and now maybe even Germany. You are very appreciated Gill. I am sitting backstage at the DeKADE right now waiting for soundcheck.
I could care less what sarcasm you detected there T, if I was trying to be subtle I am sure I could have slipped past your sarcasm radar. You are just one of the few "negative crap stirring people that keep P.T. off this site". And no that quote is NOT from me.
To anyone who still cares about positive vibes and good times....hats off to ya, we are comin'home soon. Hey Cindy did you know that we are playing with Twisted Sister on the 10th of July in Kansas? Just a little tease for you! ERIC |
Rockin Rod
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 08:52 am: | |
Hi Gill, supposed to be seeing Yes? I have a great alternative. Think about it. Hope you and your PTB virgins had fun with the boys in UK.
Hey Snorkels! Have a big Party for me.
I have a 2 day meeting i must attend. I'll have to wait till saturday for my turn again.
Hopin an bopin an better not tell,
Rod |
gREG
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 10:22 am: | |
With Twisted Sister......i think Cindy just fainted. The real kicker would be to actually get "Kansas" on the bill too! ......in Kansas. As much as I made Eric/Rick listen to Kansas, i should go. Maybe Pat can play a Kansas tune......please(hahaha). Sounds like ya'll are havin' a blast overseas!! g |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 01:16 pm: | |
Eric,
The question on the floor is why does the set list remain the same year after year after year. As you indicated Pat doesn't come here so we count on you to be "puttin' it straight".
thanks
Bill |
Sinner
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 02:22 pm: | |
Hi folks
New poster here from the UK.
I have just had the pleasure of seeing PTB in Camden and at The Rayners Hotel. They really kicked our asses. It was fantastic to see such a legend as Pat Travers at such small and intimate venues. I missed earlier tours in the UK, the last time I saw PTB was in 1980 at The Reading Rock Festival, they were great.
Rick and Eric, you guys are awesome, a great compliment to PT.
I was a bit disappointed that there was no merchandise, ho hum I shall have to make my own t-shirt.
Me and my mates are still amazed that we got to see such a top rock act at such venues. The Rayners was probably the coolest gig we've been to.
Thanks Eric for allowing us to meet Pat he has been a hero of mine for 20 odd years.
Keep Rocking and come back soon.
Simon Phillips lookalike. |
Freight Train
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 02:38 pm: | |
Bill....first of all hello! I am literally 5 minutes from walking off stage. A computer in the green room? What's the world coming to? Any way the question at hand is kinda frustrating to Rick and as well. Ya know every time we are all alone together jamming it always turns to writing a tune rather than learning an old one. That I am afraid is pretty much Pat's discretion. However Pat does change up the set from time to time on our request. So I make no excuses....as a matter of fact I agree whole heartedly ....you can imagine how we feel. We have talked of adding It Makes No Difference, and In The End, to the set for the last year. I PROMISE I will push for a new set list. At least a few new additions. I saw the Wishbox set list and it is about 6 cover tunes and 5 P.T. tunes. It is easier to use a pick up band when you have some familiar covers in the set so I see why Pat does that. Wishbox does just fine I am sure. I have read the e-mails from you guys on the West Coast and we can't wait to get back over there either. Hang in there....the ball is definitely rollin'again! I miss you guys.....See ya soon! ERIC |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 02:57 pm: | |
Eric,
Looking forward to seeing you & Rick with PT again on the west coast soon!
It's about time!
And as always...PTBAND is KING! |
Sinner
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 03:04 pm: | |
Talking about different songs, considering your knickname, Eric, Freight Train would be a good one. |
PH in Brum
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 03:42 pm: | |
Hi all,
Dont get to post much (work, family, blah, blah) but hving been to the 'Robin' gig on Sunday seemed the best excuse. I'm with EnlishAl on the sound quality and they've done that before at that venue. Dont any of Pat's sound guys go out into the crowd and listen? They guys all played as well as i've ever seen but the vocals were spoiled by overdriven PA. Pat seemed to be singing better than when I last saw him a couple of years ago (something to do with the diet??).
Good to hear 'Crash n' Burn' live again - the last time was on the album tour (Birmingham Odeon 1980) when we were all gobsmacked to see him surrounded by keyboards.
Anyways brill gig - as usual, over too quickly, cant wait 'till the next tour.
Any other UK guys know how we can get PTB on the Jooles Holland show? I think he'd go down great and it would be good to see him on UK TV - (Ive mailed the show post board).
Good luck to everyone still to see the guys this tour - I wish I had Gill's job! |
gREG
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 04:10 pm: | |
awesome to see such positive responses from the "far away places." Wat to go Eric! PTBRULES!! g |
Cindy
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 04:41 pm: | |
PTB AND TWisted Sister????????????????????? YOU are kidding me right Eric????????????????? yes, gREG, I just fainted.......... Now that would be my ultimate concert |
Cindy
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 04:56 pm: | |
Bonner Springs, Kansas???????????? So Kansas city is the nearest airport??? So....anyone out there near there going????? Just checking the flights........there has gotta be a way to pull this trip off....might have to give up the PTB Reno trip in August though........there has gotta be a way |
PTB Stalker
| | Posted on Monday, June 07, 2004 - 07:21 pm: | |
Hey Cindy, no need concern yourself with airports in Kansas. Just put on your red ruby slippers and click your heels together while chanting over and over, "There`s no place like home".
HEY ERIC!!! Great to hear from ya! It looks like "Operation Griswald" is going great! I hope ya took lots of pictures! Ya gotta tell us all about it when ya get back! Seems like those europoneans can really rock/party!!! WOOHOO! |
Gill Comer
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 12:29 am: | |
I was at Birmingham Odeon in 1980 too...my first PT gig.
Still thinking about Hannover. I have a _really_ early flight out of Dusseldorf on Sunday morning so it might not be do-able.
Have a great time in Sweden guys! |
The Snorkels
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 05:16 am: | |
Hey, talk later. Now the PTB train is coming to
Belgic :o))
"The Dutch Hammerheads". PTBROXX!!!! |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 10:43 am: | |
Hi Eric
Thanks for the honest response re: the setlist. That'll put a lot of theories to rest. It is what it is and he does what he does. At least we know what goes on now. And also know that you are as interested in playing other things as we are to hear them!
Have a continued safe trip...regards to PT and Rick!
Bill |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 02:00 pm: | |
BTW ...."Freight Train" would be an awesome tune for you guys to do! |
PurpleHaze62
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2004 - 08:40 pm: | |
(In my best Grover from Sesame Street imitation voice) Helllllllloooooooooo Everyyyyyybody!
Glad to hear that Pat, Rick and Eric are kickin' ass and taking names overseas, I wouldn't expect any less.
Regarding the set list, for those of you who aren't musicians, it's not that easy to put together a song to perform it at the amazing level of tightness that these guys do it without putting in a fair amount of homework, hard to do when you're out gigging most nights. However, I can understand that the fans (and the band, for that matter) might enjoy a change of pace. I was psyched to hear "I Look Better From a Distance" at my most recent show, and Eric...it's true (Hahaha!)
Like Piglet, I too, would love to hear some more stuff from Putting it Straight, the record (yes, I meant RECORD) that made me the PT fan I am today. Personally, I'd love to see "Speakeasy" or "It Ain't What It Seems". Or maybe hijack Edgar Winter to play the sax for a few shows and do "Off Beat Ride". However, every time I see the PTB, I am amazed by their performances and never disappointed even in seeing the same set list over and over again, because they always "play it like they feel it" and therefore it is never boring!
I am jonesing as it will be a while before the boyz will swing into my neck of the woods, but I'm glad everyone else is enjoying a rockin' summer!
Well, off to bed and back to work tomorrow.
Keep on rockin!
Carl
P.S. Eric, Rick, Ice Queen and I miss you guys! Next time you're in town we have to PARTY! |
PH in Brum
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 04:54 am: | |
Hey Gill, did you go to the following show at the B'ham Odeon, where PTB did a double headliner with Journey and half of the crowd went home during the Journey set 'cos they'd all gone to see Pat. Journey were well p****d off! |
Gill Comer
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 05:13 am: | |
PH..I missed the Journey tour...wasn't that in '79?
I was at school in Bristol at the time and they didn't play there. I was gutted. |
The Snorkels
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 06:14 am: | |
Wow, it's all one big party, I can tell.
Mondayevening was great, Michael Katon was the openingsact, that was good too!
Inpite of long travelling and less sleep, the performance of the PTB was great again.
And then the next day! Off to Belgium.
We had tropical tempertures here, just like Florida, difference...no airco over here. Ohoh, hard travelling for the guy's.
And then in the venue, SO HOT, the boy's would almost pass out. But, as you know the PTB, giving it all again, awesome sound, good crowd!
Then, after the song Inside Looking Out (real rocking song!!) the roadie plugged everything out, as usual. But then PTB came back! One more. wohoo! Plugging everything in again, and Statesboro Blues came! Freaking great!
Thanx PTB!!
Within two hours, off to the next and last show.
greetingzz from The Dutch Hammerheads! |
Ed
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 06:49 am: | |
Happy 15th Anniversary to Scott & Jo!!!
 |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 07:25 am: | |
Went to see Todd Rundgren last night...great show...over 2 hours pretty much non-stop. I highly recommend you check him out if he comes near you!
bill |
Ross Muir
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 08:17 am: | |
Hi fellow PT'ers!
This may seem like a long Post, but bear with me. I don't usually bother with surfing the Net-chat on any subject, but this is an exception.
Was at the world famous (ahem)Renfrew Ferry in Glasgow on Friday to see PT playing, and we had a local support 'Defender' opening (great little Rory Gallagher tribute band).
My good friend John came with me although he's no Rock R&B fan, and enjoyed it too.
Anyway, you guys will probably know the current PT set without me repeating it here, but a small, energetic crowd certainly enjoyed themselves - Patrick Henry can still play his Gibson, that's for sure.
Highlight of the night for me though was after the show when I talked to Phil (Defender guitarist) & his girlfriend, and asked about slipping backstage....
15 minutes later I drag John down too, and we're having a nice relaxed chinwag with Mr.Travers for half an hour or so.
Anyway, VERY long story short, I got to chew the fat with him about his career, family, the song 'Dedication' (those who know me well know that, for me, it's not just PT's greatest moment, but my favourite ever piece of music), and...Todd Rundgren.
Both being Todd-ites, Pat and I banged on at length about Mr. Rundgren and we ended up talking about the current Todd tour and other stuff. The most surreal moment of this whole episode when yours truly & Pat Travers are singing a snippet of Todd's 'Dream goes on Forever' in front of three other very confused listeners (I swear to whatever God you still find holy, I thought there was going to be a John-shaped hole in the side of the Ferry at that moment).
Also turns out that last year Pat had the chance to do a larger show/set with keyboard player and saxophonist - and pulled 'Dedication' into the set for the first time. He was happy with the performance and it was recorded - he reckons it probably will be released at some point, or maybe as extra track or extra disk with a forthcoming release. Of course you guys probably knew this already!
So, 28 years from initially hearing PT on his debut album, and 25 years from first seeing him, I finally got to thank him for still popping over to our shores - and thank him for Dedication.
Genuinely nice man with absolutely no rock star ego who would have talked all night - but time was against everyone.
Oh, and for those in the vicinity (if any!)- Defender will be back at the Ferry in August and if you get the chance to check 'em out, do so!
And Todd Rundgren is back in our fair country in July - not a bad couple of months!
my best to you all!
---Ross---
-Scotland- |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 08:42 am: | |
Welcome Russ!
How in the world did Todd come up in conversation? What a great coincidence!
bill |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 08:43 am: | |
sorry...I meant Ross....my bad
biff |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 08:56 am: | |
Fantastic post Ross! I love to hear those kinds of stories. Makes me really proud of "Da Boys", as it's obvious they are winning everyone's hearts & kicking their asses over there.
WAS THERE EVER ANY DOUBT??? LOL! |
Ross Muir
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 08:57 am: | |
Hey 'Hooked..'!
Todd came up in conversation as I had mentioned that 'Dedication' was my favourite all-time track, and coming from a Todd-aholic, that was some compliment. PT acknowledged, and off we went....
--Ross-- |
cuttlefish66
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 09:08 am: | |
Nice to hear all the PT stories from this UK current tour and past tours. My first PT gig was also on the 1980 tour at Sheffield City Hall. I would have been 13 years old, and I remember being off school with some fake illness, but still managed to convince my parents to let me go to the gig! How Rock'n'Roll is that?
Anyway, with reference to Crash & Burn in the new set (which sounded just great), at that gig in 1980 and during PT on keyboards during Crash & Burn, either the keyboard stand collapsed or someone in the crowd pulled the thing over, and it fell into the crowd. As far as I recall the roadies hauled it back on stage for the song to continue.
With reference to the sound at the Robin, yes it was poor, especially compared to the Rayners gig the previous night.
Thanks for the tour guys, hope to see you again soon.
Mick & Caroline |
Bette
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 11:09 am: | |
Snorkels, How many shows have you seen and how
many are you lucky enough to experience!!
Must be a blast. You will be more tired than the
PTB!
Gettin' Bette |
Randal
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 01:41 pm: | |
Been in Washington for a few days -- LOTS going on in PTB Country! Sorry to hear you're getting a Twisted up, Cindy! hahaha Hey gREG and Ed -- stop by the house Saturday about 3. We're having a BBQ for my niece's graduation from UCSD featuring STEHM -- my band. We're doing four 45-min. sets! New originals included. Should be a hootenany.
Eric, well said bro. We ALL look forward to seeing you on the Best Coast!
Stalker, I'm looking forward to hearing Rick and Eric tell their Christie Brinkley-in-a-Lamborghini Story! Bet she ran 'em right off the road just like in the movie!
Strat, starting to line up my travel plans around the Algona gig, as I do have to return to Port Angeles right about that time -- will have to see if I can do that AND Flying Wherethehell Ranch.
Speaking of setlists, some of the coolest PT jams I've ever seen were watching Pat warm up before a gig in the Green Room! That is a treat that is unspeakable and life-changing - I know there are a bunch of you out there who have experienced this thrill too and who would agree wholeheartedly.
good to hear from ya, Carl! say hi to the mrs. |
Randal
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 01:42 pm: | |
that's ALL Twisted up |
TraversTravelers
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 02:13 pm: | |
ED,Thanks,see ya soon,Scott & Jo |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 03:23 pm: | |
Did I mention that the L.A. Lakers SUCK, and that Kobe Bryant needs a Nancy Kerrigan type "visit" from Tanya Harding??? |
gREG
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 03:33 pm: | |
Ill never forget the 1st time I met Pat backstage......and we both realized at that moment......that he was my father. A truly special evening. g |
Discosnob
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 04:08 pm: | |
Help!! This is my first post. I'm looking for some technical expertise. Has anyone here ever ordered a Pat Travers concert dvd off of e bay? I bought the etched in stone concert and it starts freeze framing half way through. I sent the first one back but the second one does the same thing. I've tried it in two different dvd players and can't get it to work. Are some dvd players better than others? I've got a Toshiba. The guy was cool about replacing the first dvd but I'm thinking it might be my player. This is bumming me out. Any suggestions? |
Randal
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 04:36 pm: | |
Greg -- since you're MY dad, I guess that makes PT my Ol' Grandad! That'll come in handy when figuring out which whiskey to order |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 05:04 pm: | |
Some info I dug up today on the Internet...
Legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice (OZZY OSBOURNE, VANILLA FUDGE, BLUE MURDER) has announced the completion of his collaboration with guitarist Pat Travers, to be titled "TNA". The disc will initially be released on the German-based label SPV. According to Appice, who kicked off a month-and-half European tour with VANILLA FUDGE March 10, "the recording just flowed and we essentially wrote the album in the studio. We went in thinking maybe one track or two, but it just kind of wrote itself. It's some of the best music I've ever wrote and recorded. My thinking is that our audience will just eat this up. I've admired Pat for years and the collaboration was well worth the wait." |
gREG
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 05:32 pm: | |
Discosnob, your the first complaint I'v heard. I'v watched the Etched DVD on mine(Sony) and my daughters(Panasonic) and the one at work.....which is some generic 5.1/dvd thingy. No problems. Ginbels stuff is great, I'd check the DVD players. Maybe a good cleaning. By the way, watched the West Coast Rockin' DVD last week.......again! AWESOME Rich! How are things goin' w/ the world famous Ginbels. Nancy's last post sounded yucky. g |
gREG
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 05:35 pm: | |
Randal, dad and I have been ashamed to admit your ours for quite along time.....but today we break that wall of denial down. Pat and I declare you as family!!! oh boy....here come the tears..... |
Ginbel
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 06:21 pm: | |
Hey gREG, actually now Nancy kept the same clients, but is getting a bunch more$$ doing the same gig as another person is taking over the business. Without getting into all the boring details... let's just say it's great! On the DVD... take it to a store, play it in a brand new player. If it works perfect, buy the player. If not send it back and we will of course replace it. WOW!! sooo many posts to read now! Pat, Rick, and Eric are shredding thier way through Europe!! Fantastic!! Can't wait to hear some great stories!! |
Randal
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 07:50 pm: | |
you LIKE me!
you REALLY like me! (boo hooo hoo)
- Sally Fields
Hey gREG, I'll spare Lisa all the nursing jokes !! hahahaha |
PurpleHaze62
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 - 08:01 pm: | |
Hey everyone! Whaazzzup out there in PTland? Just my 2 cents...despite the fact that Rich and Nancy's stuff is "da bomb" (by the way guys, the Recher Theater show is awesome!), I had a similar problem with "Etched in Stone" in my rather new Sony DVD player, I haven't gotten around to returning it yet, but I still want to try a few other DVD players before I do. Needless to say, Rich stands by the products he sells and has always been a gentlemen (despite what others may disingenously suggest to the contrary) and I am sure you all can come to a reasonable solution.
Well, try to stay cool, guys. It's a bit warm here in Maryland...arrrrgh!
Carl |
Specksmagoo
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 03:32 am: | |
Greetings one & all, long time no post. Anyone know who's playing with Pat at the Milwaukee show ??? Saw Rush this past Monday. Awesome show.
They spent too much time on post "Grace Under Pressure" music. Probably a 60/40 split between newer and old. First time I've seen a show completly straight in years. Sobriety is a trip !!! |
PH in Brum
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 04:59 am: | |
Gill, you're probably right - I saw so many major bands there (Sabbath, Lizzy, Van Halen, AC/DC, etc...) between '77 and '82 it's all a blurr now! - It's an age thing... Pat always pulled just as big a crowd though. It's amazing to think how many of us were all there at the same gigs 20 odd years ago!
PH |
Gill Comer
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 06:23 am: | |
Hi Rod..if you see this it looks like I´ll be in Hannover. I´ve been juggling my schedule madly and I think I can do it. I´m in Munich now..Yes tonight and tomorrow.
If the gig gets cancelled in the meantime let me know eh?
If not..see you there! |
gREG
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 01:30 pm: | |
Thats one ASS-KICKIN' picture of Pat on the homepage!!!!! Sobriety IS a trip.......but one worth doing! |
Randal
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 03:44 pm: | |
RIP Ray Charles
1761 - 2004 |
EnglishAl
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 04:08 pm: | |
Goodbye Ray Charles, one of the worlds greatest musicians. 8^(
Thanks PT and the boys for a fantastic show in the UK (wolverhampton) despite the efforts of the in house sound crew. I hope its not too long before we can enjoy the quality of show and performance you have always given us. We miss you and envy the Florida guys who get to see you regularly.
Al |
Randal
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 04:20 pm: | |
Steve Z -- you're invited too! sit in with us??? for us that would be as coolas Mr. Page sitting in with you guys! Here's the setlist
Ballad of Anna Walsh STEHM (us)
You Didn't Get it From Me STEHM
Sally the Girl Dog STEHM
I'm Happy STEHM
You Kick Me When I'm Down STEHM
No Blow Caitlin STEHM
Jump, Jimmy Tonic
You Wanted More Tonic
If You Could Only See Tonic
Interstate Love Song Stone Temple Pilots
Plush Stone Temple Pilots
Unglued Stone Temple Pilots
River Of Deceit Mad Season
The Rover Led Zeppelin
Would Alice In Chains
Them Bones Alice In Chains
Red House Jimi Hendrix
Jenny, Jenny Tommy Tutone
Brown Sugar Rolling Stones
Maybe I'm A Leo Deep Purple
Smoke On The Water Deep Purple
Rain Song Led Zeppelin
Ten Years Gone Led Zeppelin
Wanted Bon Jovi
Hoochie Koochie Man Eric Clapton
Turn to Stone Joe Walsh
Bridge of Sighs Robin Trower
Bad Company Bad Company
Rock Steady Bad Company
Ramble On Led Zeppelin
Just Got Paid ZZ Top
Nutshell Alice in Chains
No Excuses Alice in Chains
Never Before Deep Purple
Life in London Pat Travers Band
Like a Stone Audioslave
I Told You So The Vines
Comfortably Bummed Pink Floyd
No Matter What Badfinger
Footstompin' Music Grand Funk Railroad
Little Wing Jimi Hendrix
Are you Gonna Go My Way Lenny Kravitz
Don't Believe a Word Thin Lizzy |
gREG
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 04:59 pm: | |
Randal....my son.....would you learn Cooper's "schools out" and Barry Manilows "Copa-cabana" and I'll be happy to sit in also. Although I will need a six-pack of diet Pepsi and a bag of "Depends diapers" (XXL). When should I expect the limo/helicopter ride there? And will Steve tell Jimmy Page to NOT ask me for autographs........i thank u. |
Randal
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 05:53 pm: | |
chopper's on its way
don't mind the San Diego Police Department logo on the side -- just jump in and they'll hook you up!
Schools Out, yes, Barely Manenuff NO |
Discosnob
| | Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2004 - 06:12 pm: | |
Thanks for the response. I'll try the "etched in stone" dvd at best buy. If it still doesn't work I'll have to send it back. I'm going to see Pat in Neilsville WI. next Saturday the 19th. It said something about a "Guitar Slingers Ball" featuring Pat, Danny Johnson, and Greg Koch. Are they all going to be on stage together or all have seperate bands? Was Danny Johnson in a band called AXIS? The album came out around 1978. I think it was called circus world. |
Ed
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 06:27 am: | |
Thank You Dutchies for the Raalte pics!!!
Looks like Rick is in Heinekin heaven!
PTB ROCKS! |
Ed
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 06:34 am: | |
Oh and thanks for the Jan Akkerman pics too!!!!
You guys ROCK! |
Blur
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 06:52 am: | |
Gotta love Rick's t-shirt. "pro wrestling is fake". LOL! I gotta get me one of those. |
Rockin Rod
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 07:19 am: | |
Hi Gill, how are you getting there? I'll leave Frankfurt with rented car tomorrow noon. Need a pickup from train or airport to the venue? I know the hotel if it is the same as usual as well.
Looks like CU tomorrow. Great!
Rod |
Blur
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 08:12 am: | |
You guys in Europe are living the dream. I miss the days where Pat was able to line up multiple shows in consecutive days in the same geographic area. You could see the guys 2-3 straight days without driving more than a few hours. I'm about to cry while typing this. |
Hooked_On_PT
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 08:51 am: | |
Quote:Blur said "Gotta love Rick's t-shirt. "pro wrestling is fake". LOL! I gotta get me one of those.
uh yeah...just don't wear it around a pro wrestler or this may be YOUR neck!
 |
Blur
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 08:56 am: | |
That definitely hits home. I used to be a sports director at a radio station. I interviewed some wrestling guys on my talk show and asked them what they thought when they heard people say wrestling was fake. They said "do you want to try it?". I said "no thanks. This is radio and people can't see what's going on." |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 10:33 am: | |
You mean "Wrasslin'" is FAKE!?!?!????!?
Tell me it ain't so!
Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk....
At least the PTB is REAL 100% NO BULLSHIT ROCK & ROLL! And I have a T-shirt to prove it! |
gREG
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 04:28 pm: | |
I will crush you Rick, and your tag team partner Eric! You are both sissy's and can't even begin to compete w/ me and my tag team partner Randal! You are nothing to us!! We will meet you in any city, any country, any place you want and commence to taking you and your poo-poo friend apart, limb by limb! This is a challenge for the next PTB pay-per-view event! You have been warned! gREGZILLA & Randalmizer |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 05:25 pm: | |
gREG....you really don't wanna mess with "The Bassassin".... |
Cindy
| | Posted on Friday, June 11, 2004 - 09:57 pm: | |
Chat session:
SUNDAY
5pm Pacific
6pm Mountain
7pm Central
8pm Eastern
Problems on the yahoo chat room so...Bad Ass REK's chat room is up and running...
http://badassrek.com/index.php |
Rockin Rod
| | Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 12:17 am: | |
HiHo, HiHo off to PTB show i go. You positivly can't go wrong with a HiHo, HiHo!
Greg watch out for the secret weapons. Rick has the Dutch Hammerheads! I mean they are ruthless. They go to every PTB event in Holland and kick ass every time. Believe me they can. I've seen em.
Well after trying to create a drink in honor of the dutch hammerheads, i will give up. It was supposed to be a sort of orange colored smokeable pot of cocktail. I got confused on wich straw to drink from and wich to inhale from. So i guess i'll stick to the classic "Snorti'n whiskey...".
Will somebody get me out a here! And a voice said, Go to Hannover to the show son! Well repeat first two lines on top.
Rod |
Too Cool
| | Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 03:53 am: | |
GINBEL HAVE YOU ANY MORE UNRELEASED CD MATERIAL COMING OUT THIS YEAR AND IF SO WHEN? |
Ginbel
| | Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 02:23 pm: | |
Inquiring minds want to know... |
gREG
| | Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 02:25 pm: | |
The Bassassin will be destroyed......his wrestling career is over......and that motley Frieght Train will feel the sting of gREGZILLA & Randalmizer. Pat-per-view....this Sunday.....feel the pain. |
gREG
| | Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 02:26 pm: | |
Yo Ginbels!!! The King-nQueen of PTB land!! |
PTB Stalker
| | Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 06:45 pm: | |
Hmmm..., I don`t know gREGZILLA & Randalmizer! They did just kick all of Europe`s ass!!!
Welcome back guys! It sure sounds like "Operation Griswald" was a smasheroo! Hey all you Europoneans, thanks for the reports, and remember, that if they have to go back next year and do it again, they will!
Okay guys, take the next couple of days off, for a job well done.
So when`s the next big mid/south Floriduh PTB/BAR gig?
Did you guys take lot`s of pictures while kicking ass, huh.., didja.., huh.., didja!?!? |
Cindy
| | Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 09:45 am: | |
PTB Chat today....
Chat session:
SUNDAY
5pm Pacific
6pm Mountain
7pm Central
8pm Eastern
Problems on the yahoo chat room so...Bad Ass REK's chat room is up and running...
http://badassrek.com/index.php |
The Snorkels
| | Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 12:22 pm: | |
Well all, we can say PTB is back in the USA again.
Our adventure Operation Griswald is over, but it was very good!
No gig dissapointed us (of course, we all say...), all 6 gigs we've seen they gave the very best. We can hear and see them on and on and on, every gig made us excited to see them again!
At the last gig, it was very hard to say goodbye, but ya have to,
PT didn't break a string during the shows we've seen, except the last gig at the last song in the last notes of Statesboro Blues, what a timing!
We know that the americans never have the chance to see so many gigs in two weeks, like Bette said, we get even more tired than the PTB does. But hey, don't feel sorry for us, LOL.
Shame we didn't see gREGZILLA and RANDALMIZER land in our country. Where are you flying now? Yes, Rodney is right, PTB has us as weapon, be glad you didn't get through the clouds, we would have kicked your ass till it had seven colours, haha. We are protective peoples...BOOM BOOM, OUT GOES YOU'RE LIGHT!! 
Anyway, Pat, Rick, Eric, we wanna say; BIG THANX for everything! We had a great time, you've been very nice to us and our friends we brought to the gigs, even a brother of mine(Wilma) got to see PTB for the first time and it was a great succes for all of them!
Hopefully we'll see you back again within a year?!
Talking about the TnA tour (see Appice site), there is no Holland planned in there yet. Just wait, hope and see....
Oh, Ed, thanx for posting the pics (the last one was taken in Café The Noot, by the way). These are just a few, there will be more coming up!
Everybody over there, enjoy the upcoming PTB gigs, wherever you are. Alway's a blast!
Greetingzz The Dutch Hammerheads!! |
gREG
| | Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 12:42 pm: | |
Snorkels RULE!!!! g |
Rockin Rod
| | Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 10:08 pm: | |
Thank You PTB!!! What foot stompin' ass kickin' way to close the tour! Boy Hannover was one the best i have witnessed. The crowd would have had them out for a third encore if time would have allowed. Pretty good turnout considering the gig was not posted, but the club did its best. Even the European Soccer Championship didn't keep people from coming out. Most conversations i heard, where like even better than last time, lost weight, hair shorter, didn't that guitar burn last time,.... Just to show that Hannover honors good music.
Setlist:
1-Hooked on Music
2-Life in London
3-Just enough Money
4-Crash and Burn
5-The Pain
6-Elijah
7-Stevie
8-Statesboro Blues
9-Bass solo Rick
10-Whipping Post
11-Snortin' Whiskey
12-Drumsolo Eric (incl. drumming on Marc's hardhat who was desperatly trying to hold the symbol stands from flying around)
13-Boom Boom
14-Gitarsolo+Born under a Bad Sign
15-Inside Looking Out
By now PTB should be back in the USA. Thanks for the good time and hope to see you soon again.
Rod fG |
Ross Muir
| | Posted on Monday, June 14, 2004 - 04:33 am: | |
PT, Rick, Eric and crew...
Thanks for coming over to Europe and, of course, Scotland - it had been waaaaay too long since PT was rockin' in our venues (last time I saw him in my own 'territory' had been Edinburgh during the '..hard knocks' period. Jeez...)
Hope you had a safe trip home, and my best regards to all, especially the dedicated gang of PT fans who got to a fair old few of the Europe gigs - nice to read your posts and realise there's still a passion for Pat and the boys over here.
--Ross-- |
Randal
| | Posted on Monday, June 14, 2004 - 11:04 am: | |
funny gREGzilla!
watch out for my Flying Keghold -- it's a doozy! Just about finished the one I got for Saturday night -- it's illegal to rtuirn them with beer still inside, right? That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
Welcome back, PTB! |
Randal
| | Posted on Monday, June 14, 2004 - 11:04 am: | |
return |
Rockin Rod
| | Posted on Monday, June 14, 2004 - 11:12 am: | |
Hi Gill, missed you in Hannover. Hope you made your way and are alright. You missed a superb show.
Rod fG |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Monday, June 14, 2004 - 11:24 am: | |
It was cool to read all the fantastic reviews (Thank you Andries, Wilma and others) of the "Operation Griswold European Invasion Tour" and it's great to see that the PTB is still converting new fans and re-establishing old confirmations from fans from "back in the day". As I said last week..."Was there ever any doubt?". We now know THAT answer! Great job guys! Looking forward to the upcoming Oregon & Washington gigs...see ya there!
On another note, I need help from the PT Family here at the post board. I'm looking for a 1st or 2nd generation copy video of UFO at the Rockpalast. I had one located about a year ago, and that deal apparently fell through, so I'm on the hunt again... Can anyone help a poor soul?
If anybody can come through, it's the PT faithful.
GO DETROIT PISTONS!!! ONE MORE TO GO!!!
And as always...PTB is King! |
Ginbel
| | Posted on Monday, June 14, 2004 - 03:25 pm: | |
pigus...email me on the UFO. I have it 2nd gen and fully chaptered |
gREG
| | Posted on Monday, June 14, 2004 - 04:32 pm: | |
RIch, I need a the demo's of the 1961 studio sessions of the Turtles. And a copy of the B-side of the original Chubby Checker hit: Twist Again. And I'll need those by 9pm Central time. Whats all the facination w/ these flying saucers? g PS, any body hear the new UFO???? |
Zepfanus
| | Posted on Monday, June 14, 2004 - 07:17 pm: | |
I've heard the new UFO cd and think it's the best they've done in a long time.I wish Chapman was in the band but Vinnie does a great job.Does anybody out there have some LIVE recordings of there new shows???Maybe some of are European brothers can help we out with this request.The UFO DVD from Ginbel is top notch,the sound is phenomenal,definitely get it.Rich I guess the "horse"has left town and wont be coming back. |
Rockin Rod
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 02:46 am: | |
Hi, here a link to the sweden rock festival 2004. A couple of pics of PTB and the other bands. Check the right side and scroll to Fotogalerien and Sweden Rock 2004 Freitag.
http://www.bright-eyes.de/baseportal/Festivals/festivalsweden
Rod fG |
Ed
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 07:40 am: | |
More KILLER pics from Eurotour'04
ZANDAAM
Thank you Helen!! |
Rockpig!
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 08:48 am: | |
Great pictures Helen! |
Rockin Rod
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 09:44 am: | |
Sorry, correction to my link to sweden rock earlier. Should work now.
sweden rock
Rod fG |
Randal
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 11:17 am: | |
I was interested to see Slade on the Sweden Rock page! I have three of their albums, alias flying disks. It would be great to see them live! |
gREG
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 11:24 am: | |
Now THAT kicks ass (Sweden Festival) seeing PTB up there w/ other MONSTERS in the Rock-n-Roll world!!! And Rightly so!! We HAVE to hear from Eric/Rick on the whole experiance!! Some good stories like: I spilled my Hieniken on Klause Miene....or we locked Y&T in their dressing room......or I had sex w/ Rudolph Schenkers wife......well, I guess thats a tad bit extreme, but ya get the jist! Great Pictures from everyone cross da big sea!! THATS IT! Next time I AM winning the Lotto and taking everyone to every show......except Randal, theres a wieght limit and Randal wont leave w/out his kegs o' Hieni! g |
Randal
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 04:06 pm: | |
SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL!! We just had a moderate earthquake in San Diego -- I'm wondering if it hit big in LA?? Oh, just talked to my dad and he said a 5.0 hit in Rosarito Beach MEXICO, and one hit at Edwards AFB. We got it at 4.7, being right in the middle of both quakes. Ed, you okay? gREG, standby to have your place become the New Riviera! Good thing I'm hanging onto the keg -- it also serves as a floation device! I should be there in a couple hours if all hell breaks loose. surfers, grab yer boards! YIKES |
gREG
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 04:20 pm: | |
Randal, Steve< Ed and anybody in whacky CA, let me know if ya'll need anything. I'll actually be in LA Thurs-Sun......oh chit. |
gREG
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 04:40 pm: | |
ocean front property here in AZ!!!!! OR: visit the wonderful island of San Diego. g |
Brian Maybe
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 04:44 pm: | |
Hey, I missed the quakes!
Looks like the PTB tour was a huge success all round! Great to see all the pics, thanks to all who sent them in.
gREG, we're heading up to Sacramento to play at the Roadhouse on Fri night, so won't be around this weekend. Can you make the Venue of Scottsdale on June 26? Lemme know; you & Lisa are in on me again.
Cheers!
Steve Z |
Blur
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 07:04 pm: | |
Steve-I'm probably headed to see "Zoso" this week. They're your counterpart on the east coast. I'm really pumped and I'll let you know how they are and if I see Jimmy Page. ;) |
Randy
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 07:36 pm: | |
All this talk of UFO... and guess what?
In the land of one concert every other month (in a good year...) - referring to Korea, of course - Michael Schenker is doing two shows next month. I'll just be getting back from vacation in the States and I'll still be on leave, so my unit can't stop me from going!
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw!
The word is that his recent shows in California were rockin' and Michael's guitar playing is in top form. Hopefully that lasts until 17 July.
Oh! I just called the venue and tickets will be either 10,000 or 20,000 won - at 1,160 won to the greenback - that's less than $9 for a cheap ticket and only $17 for the expensive one.
Randy |
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