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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on July 31, 2003, 09:22:00 am
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Where are you possibly going to hear cover songs of artists from Elvis Presley and Bing Crosby to the Pixies and the Ramones, all in the same set? Well you'r egoing to have to be a the Black Cat Saturday Night. Showtime is 7 pm, there is an opener, and it all has to finish before 10 pm, since there is a separate show following that.
I've seen Rhett solo four times on this tour, but this is the performance I'm most looking forward to. This time, he won't be limited by a hired backing band whose knowledge of his back (Old 97's) catalog is limited. Nor will he suffer from the time limitations and marginal crowd interest that being an opening act present.
I'll be the big wuss with trendy glasses, short hair, goatee, medium height and build, with the pretty wife. I know that all makes me sound like Mankie, but I'm really a totally different person.
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Present! (http://Rhett_Miller.youaremyfriend.com/)
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bought tickets last night
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Rhett Miller is in a cover band?
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I am hoping Rob Pollard bought me and my special one tickets too?
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Originally posted by markie:
I am hoping Rob Pollard bought me and my special one tickets too?
sorry, they were all sold out after I bought mine, apparently nickel creek fans all loved Rhett
yes I bought them
Lulu is going to kick your ass, you just called her special
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Originally posted by Robert Pollard:
Originally posted by markie:
[qb]yes I bought them
Lulu is going to kick your ass, you just called her special [/b]
maybe I meant Samantha? I am sure she is special too. Oh, I guess I am not helping things, am I?
thanks for getting tickets though. Did they tut and moan like selling tickets was the biggest chore ever?
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Originally posted by markie:
Originally posted by Robert Pollard:
Originally posted by markie:
[qb]yes I bought them
Lulu is going to kick your ass, you just called her special [/b]
maybe I meant Samantha? I am sure she is special too. Oh, I guess I am not helping things, am I?
thanks for getting tickets though. Did they tut and moan like selling tickets was the biggest chore ever? [/b]
no, they were quite nice actually, and while standing there, I realized that the woman taking tickets was the drummer I saw while getting soaked by rain before D Plan on Monday night
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Originally posted by Robert Pollard:
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no, they were quite nice actually, and while standing there, I realized that the woman taking tickets was the drummer I saw while getting soaked by rain before D Plan on Monday night [/QB][/QUOTE]
thats cool. The only reason I didnt go to Rilo Kiley is I hate the drag of getting tickets. Thats a job much better delegated to you.
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ZZZZZZZZZZZZ...Rhett.....ZZZZZZZZZZZ.....Miller......ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
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Originally posted by Guiny:
ZZZZZZZZZZZZ...Guiny.....ZZZZZZZZZZZ.....Post......ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Hey Guiny have you ever been to a Rhett Miller show? Its a lot better than some of that 80s shite you go and see.
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Anybody know if the Food for Thought Cafe food is edible, and if it would open before the 7 PM showtime?
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Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
Anybody know if the Food for Thought Cafe food is edible, and if it would open before the 7 PM showtime?
i heard it isn't that bad, but i've never tried it myself. it might open early because of the early showtime, too.
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Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
Anybody know if the Food for Thought Cafe food is edible, and if it would open before the 7 PM showtime?
the nachos are good, then again it is basically just cheese melted on chips
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Ah, so my wife just found a place to eat seven days a week. :)
Originally posted by Robert Pollard:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
Anybody know if the Food for Thought Cafe food is edible, and if it would open before the 7 PM showtime?
the nachos are good, then again it is basically just cheese melted on chips [/b]
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Nachos and cheese with seitan, delicious.
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that place better give you a good heaping amount of food for some of those prices... wow i'm cheap.
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Originally posted by Robert Pollard:
the nachos are good, then again it is basically just cheese melted on chips
is the salsa they would presumably have there any good? that's the key!
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It's probably alot better then Andrew W.K. also.
Originally posted by markie:
Originally posted by Guiny:
ZZZZZZZZZZZZ...Guiny.....ZZZZZZZZZZZ.....Post......ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Hey Guiny have you ever been to a Rhett Miller show? Its a lot better than some of that 80s shite you go and see. [/b]
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Originally posted by Celeste:
is the salsa they would presumably have there any good? that's the key!
its not great salsa, pretty ordinary really, but it is edible
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Originally posted by Guiny:
[QB] It's probably alot better then Andrew W.K. also.
but I wasnt knocking Rhett Miller, so that is irrelevant, is it not?
I have seen AndrewWK twice and Rhett three times. Both artistes put on good shows.
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I've never eaten there but from the dishes that I've seen, their salads look pretty good.
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We will be at the cafe for dinner at 7, and go up to the show after that. Looking forward to seeing Markie, Lulu, Mr. Pollard, and whomever else comes!
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I'm tempted, but i have another show to go to tonight. The next time he comes around i'll go just to give him a chance.
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Is it Wycleaf Jean, or Soul Asylum?
Originally posted by Guiny:
I'm tempted, but i have another show to go to tonight. The next time he comes around i'll go just to give him a chance.
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Oh i thought it was Friday Night, in that case i dont have a show to go to. I just have to watch the grass grow that night. But next time i'll be there.
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
Is it Wycleaf Jean, or Soul Asylum?
Originally posted by Guiny:
I'm tempted, but i have another show to go to tonight. The next time he comes around i'll go just to give him a chance.
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I think I will be there. Any idea whether this show migh sell out? Thought about the opening band?
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We bought tickets ten days ago. When I asked how well it was selling, the Black Cat guy said, "Not well at all." But that was ten days ago. Still, I very much doubt it will sell out.
The first time we saw Rhett play the Cat, a band called the Damnwells opened. The lead singer is doing a solo set opening this show. Kind of generic modern rock...my wife said they sounded like the Goo Goo Dolls, but maybe they weren't quite as slick.
Originally posted by Barcelona:
I think I will be there. Any idea whether this show migh sell out? Thought about the opening band?
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Another excellent show by the Rhettster.
Sorry we weren't able to follow some of you down into the 'hood. A nine mile run, plus standing still for a couple of hours spelled the need to be sitting down for both of us.
Fico: nice to meet you and your pretty girlfriend.
Glad you all enjoyed the show!
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Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
Another excellent show by the Rhettster.
Sorry we weren't able to follow some of you down into the 'hood. A nine mile run, plus standing still for a couple of hours spelled the need to be sitting down for both of us.
Fico: nice to meet you and your pretty girlfriend.
Glad you all enjoyed the show!
Likewise Rhett... I know you were happy to have him play tons of Old 97s tracks... me and my bird are more fans of "the Instigator" since it was the record that introduced us to Rhett.. but it was a good time... I would have traded 4 eyed girl and the El for two other songs from the album ..oh well...
ps: your "the Cure" t-shirt was spot-on!
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Originally posted by Fico:
ps: your "the Cure" t-shirt was spot-on!
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...which I hope he made himself, wouldn't want the Rhettster to be a hypocrit now would we?
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Bought it in 1987 for $10 or so on the Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me tour. I don't have a problem with $10 t-shirts...that's one of the reasons for having t-shirts by lesser known bands...it's the #30-$40 t-shirts I have a problem with.
[/qb][/QUOTE]...which I hope he made himself, wouldn't want the Rhettster to be a hypocrit now would we? [/QB][/QUOTE]
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Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
Bought it in 1987 for $10 or so on the Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me tour. I don't have a problem with $10 t-shirts...that's one of the reasons for having t-shirts by lesser known bands...it's the #30-$40 t-shirts I have a problem with.
...which I hope he made himself, wouldn't want the Rhettster to be a hypocrit now would we? [/QB][/QUOTE] [/QB][/QUOTE]
$10 in 87 is probably about $20+ today~! Do you have a problem with $20 T-shirts? ;)
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Originally posted by mankie:
$10 in 87 is probably about $20+ today~! Do you have a problem with $20 T-shirts? ;)
Actually, assuming concert T-shirts kept pace with overall consumer price inflation, the price should be $16.19.
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Not true. Using the inflation calculator linked for this page:
http://www.bls.gov/bls/inflation.htm (http://www.bls.gov/bls/inflation.htm)
you will find that $10 in 1987 is now worth $16.17 in 2003.
While $16 seems a tad bit high for a t-shirt, I guess it's acceptable if the band is your absolute favorite, as the Cure was for me in 1987. :)
Originally posted by mankie:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
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$10 in 87 is probably about $20+ today~! Do you have a problem with $20 T-shirts? ;) [/b]
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Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
Not true. Using the inflation calculator linked for this page:
http://www.bls.gov/bls/inflation.htm (http://www.bls.gov/bls/inflation.htm)
you will find that $10 in 1987 is now worth $16.17 in 2003.
While $16 seems a tad bit high for a t-shirt, I guess it's acceptable if the band is your absolute favorite, as the Cure was for me in 1987. :)
They don't give much info on their methodology. Is the base the average CPI for 1987? Or the year-end index? All Urban Consumers? Seasonally-Adjusted?
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Beats me. But the "About this calculator" link says:
The CPI inflation calculator uses the average Consumer Price Index for a given calendar year. This data represents changes in prices of all goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households. This index value has been calculated every year since 1913. For the current year, the latest monthly index value is used.
And this link: http://www.bls.gov/dolfaq/blsfaqtoc.htm (http://www.bls.gov/dolfaq/blsfaqtoc.htm)
answers a number of CPI related questions.
Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
Not true. Using the inflation calculator linked for this page:
http://www.bls.gov/bls/inflation.htm (http://www.bls.gov/bls/inflation.htm)
you will find that $10 in 1987 is now worth $16.17 in 2003.
While $16 seems a tad bit high for a t-shirt, I guess it's acceptable if the band is your absolute favorite, as the Cure was for me in 1987. :)
They don't give much info on their methodology. Is the base the average CPI for 1987? Or the year-end index? All Urban Consumers? Seasonally-Adjusted? [/b]