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Nate from Virginia
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 Posted - 03/26/2003 : 14:39:34
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Originally posted by Romanoff
...A few of us have been tossing the idea of funding a Frank show for us forum folks. we would pitch in money and would fund Frank to play, where ever it is easiest for him and could have a union of true fans and maybe even have it be a cd release party...
ROMANOFF- AKA JOHN B lets
I'm intrigued by this idea and would definitely be willing to pony up $100 plus travel expenses. I mean, come on, the idea of essentially a private party with FB playing is immensely appealing. (whether or not it's possible, who the hell knows?) even though I live on the 'normal' tour route, I've traveled far and near to see the big fella play. a gig/party for 100 or even 200 Real Fans would in some ways be even better than those shows.
...while it's fun to discuss this remote possibility, if a private show can even be called that, I must admit that the news of an album release and tour this fall are good enough for me right now. that news means this whole wonderful enterprise is still chugging along, and we can continue to enjoy its bounty. hallelujah! |
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FranknWeezer
= Cult of Ray =
USA
356 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2003 : 15:21:53
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I live in Mississippi and think the midwest (if somehow Frank were already in the vicinity) would be the fairest locale. My vote is for $150 per person and a St. Louis venue...not at a bar or music hall, though...it needs to be outdoors where we don't have to fool with taping rules, etc.
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johndietzel
= Cult of Ray =
Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)
464 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2003 : 16:36:46
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Originally posted by FranknWeezer
I live in Mississippi and think the midwest (if somehow Frank were already in the vicinity) would be the fairest locale. My vote is for $150 per person and a St. Louis venue...not at a bar or music hall, though...it needs to be outdoors where we don't have to fool with taping rules, etc.
FranknWeezer
I bet we'd be OK, for our troubles, with landing, each of us, a pristine soundboard recording of this particular show. Hell, the event organizers we'd be bugging would be ourselves.
If Frank is down with it, and prefers a specific place--like Los Angeles--we go with that. Otherwise, we know Franks a prolific goer-of-places and, were his stuff to be all expenses paid, perhaps he'd be down with somewhere like "Nebraska's panhandle" or St. Louis. Maybe he'd even sing a little PanAm Highway for our sorry little asses.
But St. Louis in the summertime? Blech!
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2003 : 19:00:46
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Originally posted by El Barto
Sorry, I don't see this happening. It's a wonderful fantasy though.
what a party pooper man! |
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2003 : 20:00:11
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| Seriously though. I'm not trying to break anyone's heart. The chances of getting 200 forum members in one place who are willing to pay around or more than $100 for a private 2 or so hour show are pretty slim. The chances that he'd actually wanna hang out with fans who would do such a thing...I dunno! |
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Chip Away Boy
= Cult of Ray =
914 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2003 : 20:38:00
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mereubu
= FB QuizMistress =
USA
2677 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2003 : 20:59:59
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Originally posted by El Barto
Seriously though. I'm not trying to break anyone's heart. The chances of getting 200 forum members in one place who are willing to pay around or more than $100 for a private 2 or so hour show are pretty slim. The chances that he'd actually wanna hang out with fans who would do such a thing...I dunno!
Dude, you are a little black rain cloud! Let us dream.
Let's make it a BBQ! I'll bring the deviled eggs! |
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Romanoff
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 03/26/2003 : 23:49:39
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for real el barto i dont think anyone really think that we are going to hang with him, all we are talking about is a show. we know he isnt going to come out and give us all high fives and pats on the back...he isnt like that. its just a show, folks get to have a great time and enjoy great music, he wont be on display to touch and run his shiney head.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2003 : 04:39:13
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Originally posted by Romanoff
we know he isnt going to come out and give us all high fives and pats on the back...
actually, i was kind of hoping for a high five..
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gary13th
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
632 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2003 : 05:26:58
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Originally posted by bazza
[quote]Originally posted by gary13th
dublin sounds good, as its between the UK and USA 
hehe. very true. best of luck in the rugby on saturday fella.
I should be the one saying best of luck to you !!
and hey, Dublin....you cant have a better place for drinking and music !
~you will get used to me, welcome to your new joy
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Atheist4Catholics
= Cult of Ray =
USA
925 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2003 : 07:50:45
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We seem to be talking like we'll OWN him for an evening. He doesn't owe us anything more than 2hours of music if we pay him. I just don't know how much more enjoyable it'd be than a regular show. Especially at that price.
By the way, isn't his fee more like $8,000? So wouldn't it be more like 100 forum members pitching in 80 bucks each or 200 pitching in $40? That sounds more reasonable until you add the $200 (at least)round trip airfare for the majority of the forum. We should have the show in Orlando FL because it's always cheap to fly there. We also have to consider renting a venue and weither or not we'd have to foot the bill for sound reinforcement.
I have to agree with El Barto on this. In the words of Thom Yorke "Nice Dream" Why don't we make a forum pact that if any of us wins the lottery or receives a large inheritance that we'll treat the other active forum members to a FB&C extravaganza.
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2003 : 08:12:38
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Well, I still say we should at least TRY and see if it is possible and how much it would cost (with all the added factors) before we go saying it could never happen. I agree it might NEVER happen, but what is the fucking harm in talking about it or actually pursuing it??
Guess I am just a "glass is half full" kind of gal. Call me a sucker if you like. Grrr. |
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Speedy Marie
- FB Fan -
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2003 : 08:52:12
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*agrees with Ramona* that would be SOOOO cool. It kinda gives you somethin' to look forward to...even if it never happens. Plus I'd really like to know what Frank thinks about the idea.
Also there are quite a few people signed up here who say they'd like to participate. I'm SURE we can get at least 40 who would love to do this as well.
happy are my mind and my soul and my heart |
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Jose Jones
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1758 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2003 : 09:32:01
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i'm all for this. it would also give me a chance to travel a bit. i could make a vacation out of it!
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BrendanT
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
907 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2003 : 11:05:14
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Damn right! He may be flattered at the proposal.
Hey, if it doesn't work out - we can all go see Celine in Vegas!
Strummer-man
I had me a vision!
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Speedy Marie
- FB Fan -
USA
35 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2003 : 12:19:55
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RE: Damn right! He may be flattered at the proposal.
Hey, if it doesn't work out - we can all go see Celine in Vegas!
Strummer-man
I had me a vision!
Buttercup! Bubbles! Let's go!
Nothin' like watching the ol Canadian Broomstick in action huh? [sarcasm]yay[/sarcasm]
happy are my mind and my soul and my heart |
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Steak n Sabre
* Dog in the Sand *
Uzbekistan
1013 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2003 : 12:37:40
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| Well, this idea certainly has some merit. I may have been a bit over the top with some suggestions, but the whole camping out-BBQ-music weekend has much more appeal to me than just another club gig. However, raising the cash would be a HUGE chore, and very time-consuming, so hat's off to those who may end up with that job. BUT, with cash in hand, and a call to Frank's management, I can't see him treating it different than any other show that gets booked on a tour. So far i've seen almost $1000 pledged, so we're "Ten-Percenter" of the way to getting really serious about this......'ya never know..... |
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peter radiator
= Cult of Ray =
USA
653 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2003 : 14:48:14
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Originally posted by El Barto
Seriously though. I'm not trying to break anyone's heart. The chances of getting 200 forum members in one place who are willing to pay around or more than $100 for a private 2 or so hour show are pretty slim. The chances that he'd actually wanna hang out with fans who would do such a thing...I dunno!
Hey everyone,
I agree with El Barto on principle. He's not being a party pooper - he's being pragmatic.
I can't help but feel like most of the people who are getting excited at this notion haven't really stopped to look at this scenario from a different perspective - namely, Mr. Black's.
If I were Frank, I would be distinctly less than thrilled at the prospect of playing a "private" show funded exclusively by overly enthusiastic fans (many of whom could quite accurately be described as obsessive). Whether or not anyone who supports this idea cares to admit it, the entire notion of a private show of this sort carries the implication that the backers would in fact "own" Frank and his band for the night.
There's a big difference in the atmosphere at private or corporate gigs like the one being suggested and a general admission show that's open to the public.
Many artists do these gigs wilingly (and charge higher rates accordingly), but as a tradeout they are often – quite reasonably – expected to play whatever is asked of them. I believe at least one person has mentioned trying to get Frank to accept some sort of message board-derived "dream setlist", and this in and of itself smacks a bit of condesencion to me - especially considering the artist's known penchant for unpredictable song selections and impromptu performances.
I can certainly appreciate the romantic appeal of an exclusive audience with FB & The C's, especially for those who live in places where they hardly ever tour, and that is why I have used the wisdom of Solomon Burke to come up with what I believe to be a wonderful compromise which could easily settle this rather awkward conundrum.
Here's how it works...
You don't try to raise some hellacious amount of money to hire Frank and his band to play a private show (which as I said before, I can't believe he would go for no matter what the price). What you do is work out an arrangement with his manager, record label and booking agent that goes something like this:
Frank's people agree to work with www.frankblack.net to earmark ONE regularly-scheduled date on both his next USA and European tours as a special show for members of this site.
Ideally these two shows would be centrally located in each area, and in relatively large venues instead of the smaller club dates.
The shows are still open to the public - however, some simple system is put in place to allow advance credit card sales of a limited number of tickets to members of www.frankblack.net.
Then, anyone anywhere in the world who feels like traveling to either or both of these two special shows has a brief window of opportunity in which to purchase their tickets to the gigs. The venue and band get paid whether all of those who hope to go are actually able to get their act together and make it to the show or not.
Plus, it doesn't cost an arm and a leg. The only added expense would be the cost of getting yourselves there.
In this way, Frank and the Catholics don't feel like some sort of wedding band; the only unusual vibe in the room is the heartwarming knowledge that a bunch of your hardcore supporters drove or flew thousands of miles to see you (which probably makes for an especially fun and great show); and no one walks away feeling cheated if Frank simply has an off night or doesn't play their favorite song.
As an added incentive, the website could print up a limited number of souvenir T-shirts for each event, to be sold or given only to those who bought the advance tickets, AS LONG AS THE DESIGNS DO NOT INFRINGE ON ANY OF FRANK'S COPYRIGHTS.
If this idea proves to be successful, FB & The C's could do one of these centrally-located "message board shows" on each tour, and it has the potential to become an event many people look forward to. It's not hard to imagine it getting bigger and bigger, until the demand for tickets forces it to be held in a venue of unusually large capacity for Frank's usual roadshow.
That's it. End of story.
I welcome your comments.
~ Peter Radiator
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BrendanT
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
907 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2003 : 15:25:16
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Thank you again Mr. Radiator. You have announced a sensible alternative and brought some realism to a fantastical idea.
I would like to mention that I think Frank Black and the Catholic fans are somewhat "out of the ordinary" in-so-much as music fans go. Mr. Thompson has demonstrated the unique ability to teach and entertain people in a fashion that only a few can.
I do not agree with labelling this event as a "wedding band" type of event. I think that it may be the fan's way of thanking and showing their appreciation in a rather unique way.
Travelling a great distance or paying a larger sum of money for a show like the one being proposed is a way of showing our appreciation for his life-long work.
It may seem like their may be alterior motives (re: the entire notion of a private show of this sort carries the implication that the backers would in fact "own" Frank and his band for the night) but I think I can assure that part of the romance of this idea is the chance to meet and celebrate a common ground (and friendships) created via this board.
I understand and fully appreciate your comments (as I hope everyone else will). I do not think that presenting an idea - completely structured and planned to Ken Goes or the band's label can hurt.
If the answer is no - then I think you have explained why it has been rejected.
But on the other hand, if the idea is accepted, then I think that it might set a precedent for other performers to open themselves to the prospect of new "fan friendly" concepts of entertaining.
I am hoping that one of our suggestions is accepted and I thank you again for your insight.
Strummer-man
I had me a vision!
Buttercup! Bubbles! Let's go! |
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frankblackphx
= Cult of Ray =
USA
287 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2003 : 16:08:41
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Sounds like a cool idea. I think pro bands play parties more then everyone realizes. That is why they have a price listed. I think it would be interesting and a lot of fun to do it. Frank realizes he has a hard core audience that is really into his music.
I got me so down I got me a headache. |
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peter radiator
= Cult of Ray =
USA
653 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2003 : 16:53:55
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Originally posted by BrendanT
Thank you again Mr. Radiator. You have announced a sensible alternative and brought some realism to a fantastical idea.... I do not agree with labelling this event as a "wedding band" type of event. I think that it may be the fan's way of thanking and showing their appreciation in a rather unique way...
It may seem like their may be alterior motives (re: the entire notion of a private show of this sort carries the implication that the backers would in fact "own" Frank and his band for the night) but I think I can assure that part of the romance of this idea is the chance to meet and celebrate a common ground (and friendships) created via this board... I do not think that presenting an idea - completely structured and planned to Ken Goes or the band's label can hurt.
If the answer is no - then I think you have explained why it has been rejected.
But on the other hand, if the idea is accepted, then I think that it might set a precedent for other performers to open themselves to the prospect of new "fan friendly" concepts of entertaining.
I am hoping that one of our suggestions is accepted and I thank you again for your insight.
Strummer-man
I had me a vision!
Buttercup! Bubbles! Let's go!
Thanks Brendan. I hope everyone realizes I wasn't accusing them of viewing the Catholics as a wedding band. That was just a handy euphamism for the way gigs of this sort can often wind up feeling for the entertainers, no matter how sincere the audience is. I speak from experience.
I think from many of the discussions that an awful lot of the people on this board have actually been meeting up at some of the shows (and many of them only realize it after the fact).
This is marvelous, and the fact that it's already begun to happen on its own without a big outlay of cash or logistical headaches proves that even if Mr. Black and company don't go for any of these ideas, it won't deter the users of this site from having shared personal experiences at concerts as often as they can.
There are indeed many performers who are coming up with innovative ways to reach their devoted fans, and most of them center around the internet as a means to quietly and cheaply disseminate information and invitations about such events. Ther's a number of incredibly trite and mainstream soft-rockers (such as Sister Hazel, Edwin McCain and others) who have actually started booking a cruise ship once a year, and their fans can buy a ticket for something like a three-day private ocean trip where a different band plays each night and during the day they hang out at the pool, sign autographs and generally make their fans feel like they're good, good buddies. It costs an arm and a leg, but a lot of yuppie types are buying into it. Not my cup of tea, but more power to 'em.
Plus, it's always good to have all the crappy bands and their street teams in one place at the same time so we can keep our eyes on them...
For what it's worth, I hope my idea is received in the spirit it was offered.
~ Peter Radiator
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haki
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 03/27/2003 : 16:55:37
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Well I'm with Ramona on this one and i say let's see how many of us europeans (cause obsviously we DO NOT GET ANY FB&C's enough already)are willing to go to Dublin (that's gonna be the place now- it's an island de encanta and it's got guinness so the Man should be happy) and how much money we can stack.
Ramona you big mouth you gonna be in charge of :
calling out patrons and see how much they can stack (not a forum topic, a PO address and stuff)
contact the C's through whichever channel to check approval
I'll be in charge of :
breaking down barto's cynism (and this is for free)
eventually response to radiator con's (but that's almost done already it his post)
drink and dream about it
help you in every way i can you just email friend
If we could get the C's to Dublin, we would make so mucho mucho ruckus the planet would shift orbit, i'm telling ya. |
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mereubu
= FB QuizMistress =
USA
2677 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2003 : 17:37:15
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Originally posted by peter radiator
If I were Frank, I would be distinctly less than thrilled at the prospect of playing a "private" show funded exclusively by overly enthusiastic fans (many of whom could quite accurately be described as obsessive).
Heh-heh. I sure hope that you're including yourself in this characterization. (Who posted an "open invitation" to Frank in which he plugged his band and begged the man, however jokingly, to change his tour plans?) Sometimes it feels as though you're using your status as a music business "insider" to distance yourself from the rest of us wackos.
That said, you're always a great source of info and ideas, and I certainly do appreciate that.
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mereubu
= FB QuizMistress =
USA
2677 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2003 : 17:41:47
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Originally posted by BrendanT
Thank you again Mr. Radiator. You have announced a sensible alternative and brought some realism to a fantastical idea.
I would like to mention that I think Frank Black and the Catholic fans are somewhat "out of the ordinary" in-so-much as music fans go. Mr. Thompson has demonstrated the unique ability to teach and entertain people in a fashion that only a few can.
I do not agree with labelling this event as a "wedding band" type of event. I think that it may be the fan's way of thanking and showing their appreciation in a rather unique way.
Travelling a great distance or paying a larger sum of money for a show like the one being proposed is a way of showing our appreciation for his life-long work.
It may seem like their may be alterior motives (re: the entire notion of a private show of this sort carries the implication that the backers would in fact "own" Frank and his band for the night) but I think I can assure that part of the romance of this idea is the chance to meet and celebrate a common ground (and friendships) created via this board.
I understand and fully appreciate your comments (as I hope everyone else will). I do not think that presenting an idea - completely structured and planned to Ken Goes or the band's label can hurt.
If the answer is no - then I think you have explained why it has been rejected.
But on the other hand, if the idea is accepted, then I think that it might set a precedent for other performers to open themselves to the prospect of new "fan friendly" concepts of entertaining.
I am hoping that one of our suggestions is accepted and I thank you again for your insight.
Strummer-man
I had me a vision!
Buttercup! Bubbles! Let's go!
Beautifully said, Brendan. . .nothing ventured, nothing gained. Thanks. |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
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Posted - 03/28/2003 : 01:19:15
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uhm, The Throwing Music Message Board have had two of these shows!
After they had split up!
But I for one are more for a Webcast thing...
Let's discuss that more!
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 03/28/2003 : 06:22:58
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Ramona you big mouth you gonna be in charge of :
calling out patrons and see how much they can stack (not a forum topic, a PO address and stuff)
contact the C's through whichever channel to check approval
Thank God someone assigned me a job. I barely knew what to do with myself.
This whole thread just seems to be going in circles. I will post again when and if I hear back from Sarah at SpinArt. |
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Omer
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 03/28/2003 : 11:13:34
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| As someone who lives right now in Israel, Dublin sounds cool, provided that enough Americans and Europeans will show up. I'm willing to fly to Dublin for a Frank Black concert - but it better be a really special one. I might, just might, go to the States - if the offer is right. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 03/28/2003 : 11:17:19
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obviously this whole thing is a just and idea.. and a longshot at that, but i'm with mereubu and other positive-thinking individuals, why not try? nothing ventured nothing gained.. why get all the-grinch-who-stole-frank-black on us?
i still believe that Los Angeles is the best place to propose this idea.. simply to make the idea more attractive to Frank.. if you say to him, "we're thinking of having you play a concert that will be 20 minutes from your house", vs. "we're thinking of having you play in Dublin" which do you think would sound better?
but whatever.. i'd be willing to go wherever too.. just throwing in my input..
also, if the fantasy concert happens in Los Angeles, i'd be happy to let people stay at my place (especially the lovely female FB fans).. and i'm sure that wherever else the fantasy concert does or does not happen, people in that area would be equally generous..
the idea of a web concert doesn't really excite me, personally. maybe that could be a back-up plan, if Frank vetos the obsessed-fan, dream concert series..
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Romanoff
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Posted - 03/28/2003 : 15:09:31
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wow this has turned into an interesting little session of posts. the opinions expressed by some are extremely entertaining and im sure you know who are you with your lengthy posts. If frank fans are odd you should see Styx fans....wow its a like an over aged freak show. that said lets keep the negativity to a minimum im sure some of us here have toured with bon jovi and other very reputable rock and roll suprastars but that doesnt allow you to strike down an idea or a simple concept. if you are against the idea dont feel an need to post, come on and just dont go to a show if things are so unrealistic and dream like. anyhoo.
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peter radiator
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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Posted - 03/28/2003 : 15:28:30
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Originally posted by mereubu
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Originally posted by peter radiator
If I were Frank, I would be distinctly less than thrilled at the prospect of playing a "private" show funded exclusively by overly enthusiastic fans (many of whom could quite accurately be described as obsessive).
Heh-heh. I sure hope that you're including yourself in this characterization. (Who posted an "open invitation" to Frank in which he plugged his band and begged the man, however jokingly, to change his tour plans?) Sometimes it feels as though you're using your status as a music business "insider" to distance yourself from the rest of us wackos.
That said, you're always a great source of info and ideas, and I certainly do appreciate that.
Mereubu,
It was never my intention to distance myself from any nice people on this site, and I hope you'll believe me when I say that I most definitely include myself in that characterization of overly enthusiastic fans who at times border on the obssessive.
Hell, I'm taking the time to weigh in with lengthy dissertations about the "true" meanings of songs written by someone who – despite the fact that we've spoken a few times at length – could not even be called a mild acquaintance of mine.
Hopefully, everyone on this board saw my "open invitation" to Mr. Black for what it was. Namely, a tongue-firmly-in-cheek offer that I thought might bring Frank or his bandmates a smile or chuckle. Or, at the most one of those "hey, wouldn't that be funny if we really showed up," sort of conversations.
Also, I'm by no means an industry insider. I'm just a veteran musician and journalist who's been lucky enough to meet or befriend a great many folks more talented than myself in the course of a haphazard career in alternative rock.
If I have ever come across as demeaning or condescending in any way to anyone other than those guys a while back who were filling the boards with a bunch of juvenile, mean spirited posts, then I'm sincerely sorry.
I'm glad you've found some of my submissions thought-provoking, and I look forward to continued conversations on this always-interesting website.
~ Peter Radiator
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mereubu
= FB QuizMistress =
USA
2677 Posts |
Posted - 03/28/2003 : 17:49:52
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Thanks, good monsieur. |
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theonecontender
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
565 Posts |
Posted - 03/28/2003 : 20:56:37
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interesting..
put me down for $100,000
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peter radiator
= Cult of Ray =
USA
653 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2003 : 13:36:07
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Originally posted by Romanoff
...lets keep the negativity to a minimum im sure some of us here have toured with bon jovi and other very reputable rock and roll suprastars but that doesnt allow you to strike down an idea or a simple concept. if you are against the idea dont feel an need to post, come on and just dont go to a show if things are so unrealistic and dream like. anyhoo.
Romanoff,
In case you were referring to my alternative suggestion to the privately-funded show, I really didn't feel it was negative at all. I guess I thought I was just being realistic.
If anyone is able to make your idea work, I think that's fantastic, and I wish everyone good luck in their endeavor. I just felt like the thread had begun to get bogged down in minutiae before the entire concept was even deemed feasible.
It's usually a good idea to look at problems from numerous perspectives. That's why I came up with a solution that I truly believe is likely to be more palatable to the band and their handlers.
I'm not against the idea of members of this message board being able to show their support for Frank and company en masse. I'm for it.
Although you won't catch me using any emoticons, I'm all smiles, man.
~ Peter Radiator
"Real music is out there and real people are making it." ~ Webb Wilder |
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1462 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2003 : 16:41:51
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Originally posted by floop
i still believe that Los Angeles is the best place to propose this idea.. simply to make the idea more attractive to Frank.. if you say to him, "we're thinking of having you play a concert that will be 20 minutes from your house", vs. "we're thinking of having you play in Dublin" which do you think would sound better?
but whatever.. i'd be willing to go wherever too.. just throwing in my input
Floop
i'd go to LA. but then again if i had the opportunity i'd go anywhere. i don't think it's unrealistic. it's great promotion from frank's perspective to have a great fan base. since he get's little radio or tv exposure, positive word of mouth surely helps him out. |
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mereubu
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Posted - 03/29/2003 : 17:31:26
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Originally posted by peter radiator
Although you won't catch me using any emoticons, I'm all smiles, man.
 Hey! What's the matter with emoticons? 
(Sorry--I can't resist. It's these damned antihistamines.) |
Edited by - mereubu on 03/29/2003 18:42:28 |
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