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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: lily1 on October 04, 2005, 12:00:00 am
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1. your home decorating consists of at least one wall of posters from all the concerts you've attended at the 930, black cat, and iota
2. when you're at other events, namely the symphony/opera/theatre, you scream WOO WOO rather than BRAVO! (this happened to me at the opera on sunday when i went to see placido domingo at the kennedy center. embarassing i tell you!)
3. your photo album is more of a scrap album with all the ticket stubs and set lists you've collected.
4. when doing your monthly budget on microsoft money, you have a category for "concerts", followed by "taxis home from late night concerts".
5. when first entering a venue, you scope out not only the best spot to stand to see the show, but strategically place yourself by the part of the stage where obtaining a set list/pick/drum stick will be most feasible.
6. you have your "concert shoes" and "concert purses". ie those shoes that are acceptable for shows where there is seating, shoes that are acceptable for standing shows, and steel toe docs for the general admission shows that have a lot of the drunks and a generally rowdy crowd. and your purses that can easily be clipped onto to a belt loop for maximum dancing movement, purses that can be easily cleaned at the shows were spilled beer and mixed drinks are heavily prevalent, and purses that hold the cd's you want signed after the show.
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Oh, yeah. And you do your peeing just as you get there so you have one less reason to have to leave your chosen position during the show.
Also, if you must leave any CDs in your car; ideally hidden, that is; you think ahead and bring along only a couple burned ones so that if your car is broken into, you still have the MP3s and/or original CDs safely stashed at home.
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At 33, its becoming increasing embarrassing to have a concert fund.
I have my work's schedule and Pollstar bookmarked next to each other on my screen so I can flash back and forth when I see something I like. I have to explain to my wife that this is "very, very important."
I used to bring an extra shirt in the car so when some punk kid (like myself, I guess) spilled beer all over me while flying through the crowd, I'd have a backup to wear at some after-show location, so I wouldnt smell like piss. Nowadays I just bitch and moan at the whippersnappers.
I don't have a "concert purse".
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Originally posted by lily1:
1. your home decorating consists of at least one wall of posters from all the concerts you've attended at the 930, black cat, and iota
That list is great because it's true! My living room is decorated with four framed concert posters, a framed LP, autographed stuff and a couple of photos of me with artists I've met.
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I'll add on to the list:
You have numbers for cab companies in different cities programmed in your cell phone's address book.
You start seeing the same people for certain artists/bands and you do the "nod" of acknowledgement.
People at work don't ask you about your family life first. Nope, you're the "concert girl/guy" and they seem to live vicariously through you. They always ask, "So, what concerts have you seen lately?"
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haha glad to see im not the only one...
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also
when you check the 9:30 boards every day to see whats going on with the club you give the most money.
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When you hit your 40's....your hearing is shot! (trust me on this one)
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Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:
When you hit your 40's....your hearing is shot! (trust me on this one)
Then it's a good thing you come on here so you can see people's reviews of shows that you couldn't really hear ;)
MindCage
Mindless Faith (http://www.mindlessfaith.com)
Deep6 Productions (http://www.deep6.com)
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Typical conversation:
Co-worker: "What are you doing this weekend?"
Me: "Going to Philly."
Co-worker: "Who's playing?"*
(* - The standard response used to be "To see The Dead?", but that's changed for obvious reasons.)
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You forgot about having stamps on the stamps on the stamps on your hand.
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You call people by silly names like Kosmo, thatguy, venerable, smackie, pollard, markie, mankie, lulu, jag, rhett, thirsty, or lily despite knowing their real names.
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Originally posted by Sir HC:
You forgot about having stamps on the stamps on the stamps on your hand.
Nope, because the concert-going pro knows which cleansers work to remove such markings. ;)
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But having the stamps on your hand the next day is kinda a badge of coolness - especially if it's a weekday. :cool:
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Originally posted by jude376:
But having the stamps on your hand the next day is kinda a badge of coolness - especially if it's a weekday. :cool:
Right, it explains without words why you are half-shaved and look a mess at work.
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When the doorperson at the 930 asks if you have a cot in the back of the club.
When the bartender says "Don't you have a home to go to?"
When the doorperson suggests that you just get the damn stamp tatoo'd on.
All of the above are sad but true...
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Originally posted by Random Citizen:
Originally posted by Sir HC:
You forgot about having stamps on the stamps on the stamps on your hand.
Nope, because the concert-going pro knows which cleansers work to remove such markings. ;) [/b]
nail polish remover; what?
and i don't have a concert bag, either. i have a concert skirt; my only skirt with pockets, so i don't have to bring a purse. that skirt is more musically cultured than iTunes.
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Originally posted by you be betty:
nail polish remover; what?
Rubbing alcohol for the guys.
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i have a concert wallet where i keep my stas... i mean money
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When they no longer ask for ID, just "Where have you been?"
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Originally posted by [username edited by p.c. moderator]:
Originally posted by you be betty:
nail polish remover; what?
Rubbing alcohol for the guys. [/b]
and also any strong acne facewash/toner deals.
these are really important for when you wake up the morning after, and have like five stamps re-printed all over your face, neck, and arms.
i obsessively check these boards too, and am proud of it. i love everybody on here. there are some other people on the internet that can be all sorts of asshole.
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Originally posted by you be betty:
i love everybody on here.
Don't lump me in with Rhett and sonick. Ick.
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Originally posted by [username edited by p.c. moderator]:
Originally posted by you be betty:
i love everybody on here.
Don't lump me in with Rhett and sonick. Ick. [/b]
giggle; i'm lumping all of you in here together, because everybody is very kind.
compare these boards to any of the boards of any...uh, arrogant LA bands, and you'll be pleasantly surprised. thank god there are no complexes on here.
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*scratching head*
Are we on the same board?
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Originally posted by xcanuck:
*scratching head*
Are we on the same board?
I figured she must be delirious from her menses or something.
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Originally posted by [username edited by p.c. moderator]:
Originally posted by xcanuck:
*scratching head*
Are we on the same board?
I figured she must be delirious from her menses or something. [/b]
yup. weird, might i add, because when i first came on here all i heard about was how rude the "elitist pricks" (our favorite phrase) were. and i never thought it was anything. try going on the Rooney message boards, mayhaps. people get completely bitched out on a daily basis. y'all are nicer than most people that you'll encounter on this friendly planet of ours.
DC > superficially-silly Hollywood slutes
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Originally posted by you be betty:
try going on the Rooney message boards,
Why on God's green Earth would we want to do that?
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Originally posted by [username edited by p.c. moderator]:
Originally posted by you be betty:
try going on the Rooney message boards,
Why on God's green Earth would we want to do that? [/b]
haha, i guess you wouldn't. i've been with rooney since the beginning of their career so i'm a lot more in love with them than the average listener. you'd definitely be surprised at how arrogant all their fans are, though.
well, all their fans except me, at least. because i'm just awesome. that statement doesn't exhibit any arrogance, whatsoever. none.
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Oh c'mon. You've taken over my job as board jerk. Case in point: the chasing away of badsushi. Being an internet asshole is so 2003, like the smashing punkins.
Originally posted by [username edited by p.c. moderator]:
Originally posted by you be betty:
i love everybody on here.
Don't lump me in with Rhett and sonick. Ick. [/b]
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Originally posted by Xavier Bush, Power Forward:
You've taken over my job as board jerk. Case in point: the chasing away of badsushi.
I don't think chasing away BadSushi so much makes me "the board jerk" as it does "the board member most deserving of a parade in their honor".
There's a massive difference between myself being a jerk to people who act like douchebags and you being contrarian just for the hell of it. (For the record, I have no problem with Sonickteam42, I just didn't want him to feel left out.)
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There's a massive difference between myself being a jerk to people who act like douchebags and you being contrarian just for the hell of it.
this is exactly what i am referring to; what i like. the people on here that decide to jerk out on occasion always seem to have a great deal of reason behind doing so. it's never, like, "i've-got-a-bunch-of-sand-up-my-vagina-today-so-i-think-i'll-bash-you."
and it would be really sweet if we had honorary parades...
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Originally posted by you be betty:
and also any strong acne facewash/toner deals.
I just use soapy water and one of those scrubby kitchen sponges. Takes about 10 seconds.
these are really important for when you wake up the morning after, and have like five stamps re-printed all over your face, neck, and arms.
haha - been there. I've also awoke to stamp marks on my wall and headboard.
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I've met badsushi, and I can attest to her not being a "douchebag". She was actually quite nice in person.
I think it's a lot worse to insult people you're actually acquainted with than it is to insult complete strangers, but we've had that debate before.
Originally posted by [username edited by p.c. moderator]:
Originally posted by Xavier Bush, Power Forward:
You've taken over my job as board jerk. Case in point: the chasing away of badsushi.
I don't think chasing away BadSushi so much makes me "the board jerk" as it does "the board member most deserving of a parade in their honor".
There's a massive difference between myself being a jerk to people who act like douchebags and you being contrarian just for the hell of it. (For the record, I have no problem with Sonickteam42, I just didn't want him to feel left out.) [/b]
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Oh wow. I can relate to a few.
Also, anyone travel for work and manage to manuever your travel conveniently for shows? (and visit record stores?)
-When I say "club" or "show" people assume 9:30.
-The stamp thing has been a non-issue...except I almost bleed when trying to scrub remove. (Use eye / make-up remover.)
-Missed a family function for a show. After awhile it's understood.
-Yes, I must confess to increasing need for show-going comfortability. Already mocking plans for how I'll manage cameras, etc. for upcoming festivals. :p
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Originally posted by PigIron:
At 33, its becoming increasing embarrassing to have a concert fund.
I have my work's schedule and Pollstar bookmarked next to each other on my screen so I can flash back and forth when I see something I like. I have to explain to my wife that this is "very, very important."
I used to bring an extra shirt in the car so when some punk kid (like myself, I guess) spilled beer all over me while flying through the crowd, I'd have a backup to wear at some after-show location, so I wouldnt smell like piss. Nowadays I just bitch and moan at the whippersnappers.
I don't have a "concert purse".
If its that at 33 imagine what it is like at 50!
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A Reston, Virginia, woman is attempting to break a Guinness World Record by listening to jam bands, steel drums and country music, as she tries to see the most live concerts in a single week.
https://wtop.com/music/2024/08/fairfax-county-woman-hopes-to-boogie-and-jam-her-way-to-a-world-record/
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Guinness World Record by listening to jam bands, steel drums and country music
Does this WR have to do with the threshold for pain
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21 shows in 7 days is the world record? I would imagine some of y'all have done that and more
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Guinness World Record by listening to jam bands, steel drums and country music
Does this WR have to do with the threshold for pain
Current record holder: tie between everyone whose ever seen Phish, a Grateful Dead offshoot, or Ween.
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Guinness World Record by listening to jam bands, steel drums and country music
Does this WR have to do with the threshold for pain
Current record holder: tie between everyone whose ever seen Phish, a Grateful Dead offshoot, or Ween.
I think you meant to add: while sober
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Guinness World Record by listening to jam bands, steel drums and country music
Does this WR have to do with the threshold for pain
Current record holder: tie between everyone whose ever seen Phish, a Grateful Dead offshoot, or Ween.
I think you meant to add: while sober
Never let it be said I doubt the abilities of drugs and alcohol but I cannot honestly believe they'd make it any better.
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Guinness World Record by listening to jam bands, steel drums and country music
Does this WR have to do with the threshold for pain
Current record holder: tie between everyone whose ever seen Phish, a Grateful Dead offshoot, or Ween.
I think you meant to add: while sober
Never let it be said I doubt the abilities of drugs and alcohol but I cannot honestly believe they'd make it any better.
clearly you've never had a heroic dose at phish show
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Guinness World Record by listening to jam bands, steel drums and country music
Does this WR have to do with the threshold for pain
Current record holder: tie between everyone whose ever seen Phish, a Grateful Dead offshoot, or Ween.
I think you meant to add: while sober
Never let it be said I doubt the abilities of drugs and alcohol but I cannot honestly believe they'd make it any better.
clearly you've never had a heroic dose at phish show
*This* comment is the thing that’s informed you of that?
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