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irooze
- FB Fan -
USA
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 Posted - 07/19/2003 : 23:24:13
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| How does one go about meeting Frank Black? I met David once in Hollywood. He was looking for guitars...it was the day after Frank Black's Troubador show...does he live somewhere in LA??? where does he hang out? im sure he doesnt like to be bothered but does he have some sort of email or address??? i live in LA so he's gotta be around here somewhere... |
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mdisanto
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2003 : 08:34:22
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i think he lives in the san fernando valley if you want to stalk him, but hes in europe now
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2003 : 11:38:33
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It's no secret that he likes to hike in the Santa Monica mountains irooze...so make a day of it! Maybe you'll run into the Black! But I've found the easiest way to meet him. Just stalk him after a gig! He he he! The first time I saw him live (in '98) I was so blown away (and inebriated) that I snuck back into the venue and saw him on stage breaking down his set. Wobbly and loopy, I ascended the stage with the soul (sole?) intent on having Frank autograph my ticket stub. I approached him and asked, "Frank?", to which he kindly focused all his attention on me. He had a big smile on his face, and I politely told him how wonderful I thought the evening was and asked if he could sign my stub as a momento. "Sure!" he replied with enthusiasm, and as I dipped into my pocket to retrieve my ticket, I couldn't find it! No pocket held my precious ticket stub! I felt embarrassed and dopey as The Man stood in front of me watching my fumbling predicament. I gave up and shrugged and explained that I must have misplaced it, but was so moved by standing in his patient presence, I asked in a nervous childish way if I could settle for a hug!! He laughed beamingly and said "Of course!", and the big guy gave me a big bear hug! It was the perfect topper to my first Frank experience! So, irooze...thats what you do! Go see him play, then squirm your way to him afterwards! He's a nice guy if you catch him at the right moment! (Oh...by the way...once I got outside, I found the ticket! In my pocket! Where had it gone? insert twilight zone theme)
Catchin' blue in his eyes that were brown
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The Real Django
- FB Fan -
Ireland
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Posted - 07/20/2003 : 16:15:59
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I know it always sounds pretty wanky when someone has to come along and go 'yeah, well I met him the other week and he's a great guy' etc etc etc.
However, I met him there the other week. And he's a great guy...
It was pretty much one of the most humbling experiences of my life. A few of us had managed to get tickets to his recent solo show in Dublin and good lord what a show. He did play a few too many Pixies songs, but he was really on top form. Afterwards we all went out to a roof garden and were trying to recover our composure when one one of my friends returned from the toilet telling us he'd just bumped into Bono. So we all ooh-ed and aah-ed over this little brush with the rich and famous when who walks by but the Man himself, Mr Frank Black. I tried to say 'wow, there's Frank Black', but unfortunately it came out in the form of a terribly girlish squeal. He walked by and stood about ten feet away and chatted with a few folk. A few of us eventually managed to summon up the courage to go over and shake his hand and ask him to sign our ticket stubs (all of us are in our twenties yet still couldn't help acting like twelve year olds) which he did without any problems. We all pretty much apologised for bothering him before providing him with compliments ranging from 'you're an inspiration to me' to 'you saved my life!' All of this he took in good nature, before telling my girlfriend that she has a lovely accent (a thrill she tells me she will take to her grave) then trying to get back to the conversation he was involved in before we interrupted him. He was so terribly nice though, a true gentleman.
Anyway, that's my slightly embarrassing story of meeting the great man. My advice is just hang around after the show and keep your fingers crossed. He's back in Ireland in October with the Catholics, a gig that can't come quick enough for me. Plus I haven't heard the new album yet, but that's another thing I can't wait for.
What a true legend. |
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Stuart
- The Clopser -
China
2291 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2003 : 18:39:58
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I saw Frank in Sheffield 2001, after the show dismantling the set. He was right in front of me but for some reason I didn't have the guts to disturb him, which is something I regret because I'd love to meet him.
I managed to have a brief chat with Dave McCaffrey after 2001 Garage show, but was so drunk that all I could manage was 'you guys were fucking amazing, thats the best show Ive ever seen' (or words / slurrs to that effect). He laughed and politely said 'thanks' before I wandered off a little embarrased at my poor level of communication.
War....... Its not fantastic |
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Stuart
- The Clopser -
China
2291 Posts |
Posted - 07/20/2003 : 18:41:23
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Frank should consider playing Beijing, if Suede and Morcheeba can play here then so could Frank.
War....... Its not fantastic |
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miguel
- FB Fan -
USA
213 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2003 : 23:40:07
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I have seen him in el paso, pheonix, san antonio x2, denver, salt lake city, seattle and austin x2.
It got to the point where he recognised us because my wife wore these rabbit ears that caught the bands attention. We would usually wait out back where they loaded the van. They were all nice but I found that when they were loading they were all business. A few times Frank actually barked at some people for bugging them while they were loading gear but I didn't blame him... how are you supposed to sign autographs when your trying to lug a ton of gear out the door? They were like leeches.
We had our picture taken with him a few years ago, it was that years x-mas card!
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blarg007
= Cult of Ray =
USA
493 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2003 : 11:03:07
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i think he used to or recently, possibly lived in Van nuys, california as that is
where 'little siam' restaurant is where he lost his favourite chef (from 'if it takes all night')
but of course people travel to restaurants so that bit of sleuthing does no good...
hell,i'm sure somebody posting on this site knows as some guy who posted his ph# hinted at supplying wine to friends of his etc. -on the other hand FB knows all too well the width and breadth of a site like this and is probably purposely 'homeless' right now to avoid such behavior
as fan stalking -he's no paul mccartney -but he is a very smart guy with good reason to be able
to 'just hang' like the rest of us mopes.
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blarg007
= Cult of Ray =
USA
493 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2003 : 11:05:32
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fer cryin' out loud-do the people search on charles thompsons in CA
-give his acurate DOB and name spelling -'then le reunite tonight'
pork you for ten bucks and you just might get the right info (they say it's guaranteed).
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blarg007
= Cult of Ray =
USA
493 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2003 : 11:13:03
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i think frank should post on the web an announcement for a free concert in the desert
-really in the desert -there used to be a bar way out in the boonies near parker, AZ
where a guy used a generator and well water to host all day parties for off-roaders
and gun enthusiasts -it wasnt easy at all to find or get out there -if he gave a free concert
far out in god's country (that wild desert he hints at often) then posted with minimal advertising -hell one mention here would do it -it would be a blast seeing who shows
-and i'm sure he wouldn't mind hangin' with the homies for an extended outing given the
circumstances -could make a good film, eh??
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 07/22/2003 : 11:15:02
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| well, the whole "dream concert funded by the fans" thing died out.. but that would be a good venue for it. if all you east coasters and mid westerners (and out of countyers) could make it out.. |
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blarg007
= Cult of Ray =
USA
493 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2003 : 12:15:32
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..it died out??...you mean this one flooky idea here or was it proposed before??
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
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Posted - 07/22/2003 : 12:25:01
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| I would travel as far as needed for such an event. Count me in floop! |
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blarg007
= Cult of Ray =
USA
493 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2003 : 12:38:36
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UH??
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blarg007
= Cult of Ray =
USA
493 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2003 : 12:40:57
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here y'go..
http://www.ci.parker.az.us/
earp, CA is right across the bridge (yes, named after wyatt)
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blarg007
= Cult of Ray =
USA
493 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2003 : 12:46:09
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..the bar was called 'kennies' and you had to go out on dirt roads on the AZ side
for 9 or 12 miles or so south somewhere shy of the dam (the deepest dam in the world they say...
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eldorado
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 08/04/2003 : 08:01:23
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I used to hang with Frank's step brother Dave, on the Cape. He took
me to see a show out in Northampton one night, and I met Frank. He was so fucking cool. He was working on his album Teenager of the Year, at the time. He told us that he had all the music already recorded and that he went to the library at UMASS to read encyclopedias and stuff - to get ideas for lyrics. Frank also said that he recently tried eating jellyfish for the first time in China or something. He struck me as a real charismatic fellow. |
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Itchload
= Cult of Ray =
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 08:12:48
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| If only Frank would still do research at the Umass library! |
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big_galoof
= Cult of Ray =
USA
310 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 09:43:42
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there's a "little siam" on saticoy street in canoga park, ca. perhaps this is the restaurant to which FB is referring? two lyrical references cinch it, don't they?
"it was a real bad night for little saticoy" - st. francis dam disaster
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 08/04/2003 : 10:09:41
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there used to be a taco stand in North Hollywood called Uptown Taco that he used to go to. he mentioned it in an interview way back when, and i checked it out. there was actually a framed photo of him in there too..
so i used to go go there with my friends, hoping to see him at some point, but never did..
the owners said he was always wearing black :)
i think if you really want to "meet" him, do it in the appropriate way and just try and say hello after a gig if he's hanging around.. i've talked to him at a couple of shows, but usually he's pretty busy (for obvious reason).. the rest of the catholics are more accessable..
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astrology
= Cult of Ray =
Saint Lucia
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Posted - 08/20/2003 : 23:04:00
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thank you for showing me the way, I want to meet Frank as he comes to madrid in october, i would only ask him if a couple of song will be in the show and if he si so kimd of signing an autograph on a tab of true blue, this signed copy will go throughme to a very friend of mine whom i had the pleasure of translating true blue to spanish and had the pleasure of introducing frank and the best song in ages to a very friend. only to let her know tha only better taste than finding friends he has isthe fine music my friend frank makes from the heart. frank, you music is the best thing i have in my computer to make new friends online, go on pistolero, make our days
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 08/21/2003 : 00:02:10
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I like this old story about meeting Frank Black posted to usenet in 1994: http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&safe=off&th=67ed0287d19604d7&rnum=9
Oh yeah, I also told Frank about how some of you on the net like to
Flame me for stuff I say. So he told me to say this to all of you who
think I am annoying... "FUCK EM"!!!!!!
It's kinda fun to go through the usenet archives and set the search engine to only find "frank Black" references posted in, say, May of 1993 and read what people were saying (or read people posting about the Pixies in 1989-90). |
Edited by - Jason on 08/21/2003 00:03:44 |
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