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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
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 Posted - 01/03/2004 : 13:58:16
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Dear Frank,
I'm new to this forum and I need your help with a bit of a problem I'm having. A few years back, I became an inhabitant on the central coast of California. Although this has many, many benefits, (the main one being easy, quick access to soft shelled tacos), there still something missing. You see, I grew up on the east coast, in a city north of Boston (Okay Lowell, don't rub it in).
Being the music fanatic that I am, I took full advantage of the great music scene, and the awesome variety of artists that toured through there. I've seen them all. From the Sugarcubes to Superchunk. The year before I moved out here, I traveled all over the place to see you. I saw you so many times I was afraid you'd have me arrested for stalking. Now I'm in Morro Bay Ca. A few of my east coast friends have come out and they think the place is "wicked awesome!" The music scene is not so great though. Well, RATT did swing through on their "We Sucked Back Then, And We Still Suck Now!" tour. But I missed that one. What I'm trying to say is, PLEASE FRANK! PLEASE HELP ME!!!! Do you plan on coming up this way? At least to Santa Barbara? I have a couple of fresh new Frank Black converts that I am certain would be more than willing to make the trek to Santa Barbara. Oh, Gene loves Jezebel swung through here too, but now it's only Gene or something. |
Edited by - The King Of Karaoke on 01/05/2004 10:42:30 |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2004 : 14:30:19
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| dude, he's playing in SF this wednesday.. make your way up |
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Thomas
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 01/03/2004 : 17:14:35
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quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke
I saw you so many times I was afraid you'd have me arrested for stalking.
Tony, this could have been a quote from you.
Join the Cult of Little Black Francis / Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard |
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realmeanmotorscutor
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 01/03/2004 : 18:12:19
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Hey Frank, please play in Lowell [That's right around the corner from me :)].
 "I joined the Cult of Popeye / The CoF required my good eye" |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2004 : 18:57:42
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quote:
Originally posted by Thomas
quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke
I saw you so many times I was afraid you'd have me arrested for stalking.
Tony, this could have been a quote from you.
Join the Cult of Little Black Francis / Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard
it's true.. i can't deny it.
my Frank-seeing spree has mellowed out though (now that i'm working).. and now that he's living in Portland I don't know if we'll be as spoiled as we used to be here in LA |
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pinkashtray
- FB Fan -
USA
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Posted - 01/03/2004 : 19:37:36
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where have you seen him floop?
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2004 : 19:42:48
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
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Posted - 01/03/2004 : 20:20:57
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Originally posted by floop
you name it.
well, I know you didn't see him in our basement, floop - cause he was hiding.
 Swedish Chef's "Dumpling of Wisdom": Øder tis moodle in der noggin tu smacken der ouchey und vinger-slingers ur to smacken-backen und fix de morkin, yøobetcha! |
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pinkashtray
- FB Fan -
USA
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Posted - 01/03/2004 : 21:48:20
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Originally posted by floop
you name it.
no..you
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2004 : 00:31:08
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Thomas
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1615 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2004 : 03:16:04
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You two were made for each other. The denial has gone on too long.
Join the Cult of Little Black Francis / Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard |
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pinkashtray
- FB Fan -
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2004 : 04:34:42
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you floop you..stop it now, i'm serious.
thomas..denial? we've already honeymooned
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mrgrieves1971
= Cult of Ray =
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2004 : 05:42:20
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Actually, isn't that really old (possibly the first) interview with the Pixies from the UMass Lowell radio station? I think it is. The one where the manager doesn't shut up. Anyway, the Pixes played Lowell. I saw Bruce Springsteen in Lowell. BB King is playing Lowell soon. There was a character on Wings named Lowell.
Lowell is a lovely town Just take Route 3 to tha’ Lowell Connecta’.
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Thomas
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1615 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2004 : 06:01:40
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Got sucker punched by a super nice guy from Lowell, Mick Rooney (not the 100 yo actor). Was way back in '87. Both drunk of course. We were stationed in Sigonella with the 'Bees. FUN TIMES!
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2004 : 12:19:32
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i feel like i'm still on our honeymoon, honey..
here's my "personal gigography" (mind you, this isn't counting Pixies shows.. i saw the Pixies play at the Palladium and the Ventura Theatre). notice an abundance of shows in 2002; i was unemployed and decided to become a solo Frank groupie.
there are people here who have seen way more shows, which makes me feel less insane.
November 27, 1993 - Santa Monica, CA, McCabe's (late show)
March 8, 1994 - San Francisco, CA, Warfield Theatre {Ramones}
November 20, 1994 - San Francisco, CA, Warfield Theatre {TMBG}
February 25, 1995 - Santa Monica, CA, Alliator Lounge
March 3, 1995 - Palo Alto, CA, The Edge
April 30, 1996 - Pomona, CA, Glass House
September 21, 1996 - Santa Monica, CA, McCabe's (late show)
March 14, 1997 - Santa Ana, CA, Galaxy Concert Theatre
March 9, 2000 - Los Angeles, CA, The Mi
March 14, 2002 - San Jose, CA, The Usual
March 15, 2002 - Santa Cruz, CA, Catalyst
March 21, 2002 - Santa Ana, CA, Galaxy
March 22, 2002 - Santa Barbara, CA, Velvet Jones
April 14, 2002 - Solana Beach, CA, Belly Up Tavern
April 15, 2002 - Tempe, AZ, NitaÕs Hideaway
May 5, 2002 - Los Angeles, CA, Knitting Factory
August 22, 2002 - Los Angeles, CA, Amoeba Music (in-store)
November 12, 2002 - New York, NY, Bowery Ballroom (saw Thomas at that show! he refused a beer from me.. i was crushed, but drank his)
February 23, 2003 - Los Angeles, CA, Freud Playhouse, UCLA, Disastodrome 2003
August 29, 2003 - Santa Monica, McCabe's (late show)
August 30, 2003 - Santa Monica, McCabe's (late show)
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3759 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2004 : 23:58:27
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Hey Floop,
You are king. I'm aware of that show in San Fran, but I'm working six days a week and was uncertain what kind of billing it was (solo / acoustic. Longer than a half hour). I know these trivial matters should not make a differance to any real FB fan (which I am one) I just thought if he's back in the states, I may be able to catch him closer by. I work for Amtrak driving trains, and actually have to take off two days to go see that show. I'm considering it though.
Hey realmeanmotorscutor,
When you get a chance grab me a slice of Esspresso's. All that "California pizza" propaganda they feed us east coasters is bullshit! The shit sucks! |
Edited by - The King Of Karaoke on 01/05/2004 01:45:06 |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/05/2004 : 09:56:18
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king, you are king!
you should just hijack one of the trains and take it to SF. or not.
i believe the show is solo, but that can be better sometimes..
re: pizza: even as a native Californian, i have to agree with you; nothing beats New York pizza. nothing. California Pizza Kitchen is ass, yuppie food. |
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pinkashtray
- FB Fan -
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 01/05/2004 : 13:59:36
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i agree cpk is shit..all the range rovers love it there.
Lombardi's in NY is the best pizza i've ever had..i like how theres always garlic at the table.
floop baby, you gotta try Reno's pizza on ventura and tujunga..it's no venice beach 1.50 slice..but it's good.
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3759 Posts |
Posted - 01/05/2004 : 14:09:26
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It's the sauce man! You cats are using tomato PASTE instead of SAUCE.
Damn turnip licking hippies! For the love of God!! Change the sauce!!
Note to self - Making love to blow up doll, not as good as advertised. |
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3759 Posts |
Posted - 01/05/2004 : 14:13:23
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And get some damn cheese steaks out here!! When you do, don't go ruining them with Gorgonzola and a mild basil avocado spread and shit.
Note to self - Making love to blow up doll, not as good as advertised. |
Edited by - The King Of Karaoke on 01/05/2004 14:17:29 |
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pinkashtray
- FB Fan -
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 01/05/2004 : 14:15:45
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cheese steaks?
i like cheese sticks!
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floop
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Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 01/05/2004 : 15:41:07
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i think it's just something about the air and the water in NY. there's some mysterious reason why the pizza there simply rules. cuz there's a place here, Lamonicas, that supposedly ships their dough from NY, but it still doesn't taste the same. in theory, you should be able to replicate NY pizza anywhere else on earth, but it's just not true..
pinkashtray, i'll check out Reno's. i'm on a pizza thing lately.. i'm assuming you're referring to Abbot's Pizza for the 1.50 slice? Abbot's is my favorite pizza in LA, and luckily, close to me. i go there all the time.
the bagel dough thing is what does it. |
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pinkashtray
- FB Fan -
USA
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Posted - 01/06/2004 : 03:06:15
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not sure if it's abbots, i doubt that was the name of it..
way back when i was a pothead we use to go to vb,smoke then get a fat slice of pizza and sit on jim morrisons front steps. is abbots in that alley by jims old apartment? if so, i love abbots.
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floop
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Mexico
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Posted - 01/06/2004 : 10:19:19
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| no, Abbot's is on Abbot Kinney (and California).. right next to Abbot's Habit.. it's a little in more from the beach. you should check it out.. it's rated like #4 for best deal in LA or whatever.. |
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jdupre
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Posted - 01/06/2004 : 12:01:52
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New York pizza is like Euro pizza, except bigger. All schloopy in the middle. Yuck. And that Chicago pizza is all bread. Double yuck.
In Petaluma Calif., we got Pinky's Pizza, where it "ain't no limp crust sissy boy pizza." The All-meat combo is the best. Sauce? What sauce? All you need is that orange grease that oozes from the meat!
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 01/06/2004 : 12:20:10
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Whiskeyshoes
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Posted - 01/06/2004 : 12:35:39
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Originally posted by jdupre
New York pizza is like Euro pizza, except bigger. All schloopy in the middle. Yuck. And that Chicago pizza is all bread. Double yuck.
In Petaluma Calif., we got Pinky's Pizza, where it "ain't no limp crust sissy boy pizza." The All-meat combo is the best. Sauce? What sauce? All you need is that orange grease that oozes from the meat!
- joe
Joe...
I'll take Sal's Italian combo at the New Yorker (Petaluma Blvd) over Pinkys. BTW, I ate there before the FB&C show at the Mystic last year
Late,
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Whiskeyshoes
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Posted - 01/06/2004 : 12:40:01
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[quote]Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke
Dear Frank,
I'm new to this forum and I need your help with a bit of a problem I'm having. A few years back, I became an inhabitant on the central coast of California. Being the music fanatic that I am, I took full advantage of the great music scene, and the awesome variety of artists that toured through there. I've seen them all. From the Sugarcubes to Superchunk.
KoK,
Going to Cal Poly-SLO, I too saw many a good rock shows ranging from "X" to Red Hot Chili Peppers, Thelonius Monster, Concrete Blond, and don;t forget the local bands, Trees of Mystery, Wimpy Dicks et al.
I plan on being at the SF show this Wednesday.
Late
WS
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 01/06/2004 : 13:06:33
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Originally posted by darwin
If you're going to live in California you have to stop using the phrase "soft shelled tacos".
word up to that |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 01/06/2004 : 13:49:43
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Originally posted by Whiskeyshoes
[quote]Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke
Dear Frank,
I'm new to this forum and I need your help with a bit of a problem I'm having. A few years back, I became an inhabitant on the central coast of California. Being the music fanatic that I am, I took full advantage of the great music scene, and the awesome variety of artists that toured through there. I've seen them all. From the Sugarcubes to Superchunk.
KoK,
Going to Cal Poly-SLO, I too saw many a good rock shows ranging from "X" to Red Hot Chili Peppers, Thelonius Monster, Concrete Blond, and don;t forget the local bands, Trees of Mystery, Wimpy Dicks et al.
I plan on being at the SF show this Wednesday.
Late
WS
Whiskeyshoes,
We must be about the same age 35 (ack!) because those are some of the same bands I caught at UCSD. Thelonious Monster - I loved that band. UCSD had a great tradition of free bands and beer (if the underaged could score a wristband) on Fridays.
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3759 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2004 : 23:22:10
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Okay,
no more soft shelled taco's. Only crabs from now on. I just had never had any other kind of taco, than the hard tortilla variety. Which back east sucka de ass!
Perhaps you could help me with some other west coast idioms, that I am completely in the dark on.
1) What is a parking STRUCTURE? Is this where I can park my car? Or a place to buy really trendy clothes while still sitting in my car?
Back east we have parking garages. How come you don't call everything structure this or that? You know, like the eating structure, the watching movie structure, the place where people design new structures structure?
2) Why do my west coast friends go into hysterics when we go to the supermarket and I say "Grab a shopping CARRIAGE." Which usually elicits this response; "Shopping carriage? What did you bring a baby? PPPllleeahahaha!!"
3) Back east we have "COOK OUTS" out here you have a "BARBEQUE."
What's with this one? A cook out is where everyone gets together, drinks beer, plays horseshoes and eats food that's been prepared on a barbeque. I mean, the barbeque is an essential component of the cook out. Not the event itself. Can I go to Sears and buy a cook out? No! Could I go to Sears and buy a barbeque? Hell yes I could!
4) If someone asks me to do something, and I'm in the mood to do it, I may say "Sure I'm UP for that!" Back east we would then go and do it. Out here, this rapidly causes sharp words of scorn directed at me from my apparently much hipper friends. I am quickly corrected that "No, you are DOWN for that. I become confused and all that sharp talk usually brings me DOWN. Sould it actually be bringing me UP? Any help would be greatly appreciated on this one.
5) And last but not least. Why does everybody call me "Barney" out here? My name is Jason.
Thank you! Drive through.
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