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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: Sir HC on February 21, 2003, 12:55:00 pm

Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: Sir HC on February 21, 2003, 12:55:00 pm: At the 9:30? No, pretty much a concrete structure, the backdrop is theater grade and flame-proof. If you watch the video, the pyro is going off with a ceiling maybe 5 feet over and a flamable backing on the wall. Same holds true for the Black Cat, no real feeling for other clubs.
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: poorlulu on February 21, 2003, 01:03:00 pm: are you sure about the blackcat? i get the feeling it could go up like a big torch......probably because of the low ceilings.......and eggboxes (i mean state of the art soundproofing) all over the roof.i think it would be scarier to exit those places in an emergency..........it takes ages to leave 9.30 after a show at the best of times...........and the stairs at the blackcat are bad enough without a panic to leave.......ah well but what are the options ..........wrap yourself up in duct tape and plastic sheeting and stay at home?...........nah i'll take my chances at the shows.....
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: ggw on February 21, 2003, 02:39:00 pm: <A HREF="http://www.jaxxroxx.com" TARGET=_blank>http://www.jaxxroxx.com[/url] "We do not know what will happen to the show tonight yet (in the wake of last night's tragic fire in RI), as soon as we know we will let you know. Rest assured that Jaxx is safe and completely up to code. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in RI and in the Great White Family."
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: thatguy on February 21, 2003, 02:56:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by poorlulu: i think it would be scarier to exit those places in an emergency..........it takes ages to leave 9.30 after a show at the best of times<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>we've got a plan designed to get people out quickly, calmly, and safely in the event of an emergency that involves multiple exits. it would be considerably faster than leaving at the end of a show.
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: Sir HC on February 21, 2003, 02:59:00 pm: That is true, in the video there seems to be no security at the club which makes it harder to have an orderly exiting. And no sprinklers were there, I do know the 9:30 has those, and they do work...
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: thatguy on February 21, 2003, 03:01:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sir HC: And no sprinklers were there, I do know the 9:30 has those, and they do work...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>yeah, just ask pcp roadblock.
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: Metal Meltdown on February 21, 2003, 03:05:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by thatguy: yeah, just ask pcp roadblock.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>and dont forget the immortal Retardobot 3000 or whatever those jackasses called themselves that opened for the Genitorturers
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: chills on February 21, 2003, 03:08:00 pm: perhaps it was just part of a Great White fan-cleansing conspiracy.Seems like a reasonable cause to me.
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: thatguy on February 21, 2003, 03:10:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Metal Meltdown: and dont forget the immortal Retardobot 3000 or whatever those jackasses called themselves that opened for the Genitorturers<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>as dumb as those guys were, they didn't actually set off the sprinklers. they got hosed by our fire extinguishers, though.
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: ggw on February 21, 2003, 03:17:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sir HC: That is true, in the video there seems to be no security at the club which makes it harder to have an orderly exiting. And no sprinklers were there, I do know the 9:30 has those, and they do work...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>They mentioned in some of the news stories that there were other exits at the nightclub but that everyone seemed to want to go out the way they came in.
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: Sir HC on February 21, 2003, 03:48:00 pm: At the 9:30 when the fire alarm goes off (as when Retardobot 2000 played...) lights flash at all the fire exits so that you can see that they are there. Also with staff telling people the way to go, that will help.
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: Fico on February 21, 2003, 05:04:00 pm: Too many Bands with the "White" in their name has me confused..White Snake: the band with the videos of Tawny Katain (sp?) on lingerie on top of a Jaguar and then making out with David Coverdale.. oh and the guitarist that would like his guitar..WHite Stripes: the horribly boring band with 2 siblings/ex-couple/clones ..and then there's White Lion and Great White... I remember having the cassette of the band that played "When the Children Cry" and "Wait" ..but I can't remember which of the "White's" it was... anyone know?
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: paige on February 21, 2003, 05:13:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sir HC: At the 9:30 when the fire alarm goes off (as when Retardobot 2000 played...) lights flash at all the fire exits so that you can see that they are there. Also with staff telling people the way to go, that will help.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>yet another reason why 930 is my favorite.
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: Ikarus on February 21, 2003, 05:49:00 pm: the alarming thing is that there were 240 people in attendance to get hurt and/or killed at a great white show.they could've saved a few bucks and some time by huffing some testor's orange in a brown paper bag while listening to "twice bitten" or whatever.
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: Dandy01 on February 21, 2003, 06:03:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Fico: Too many Bands with the "White" in their name has me confused..White Snake: the band with the videos of Tawny Katain (sp?) on lingerie on top of a Jaguar and then making out with David Coverdale.. oh and the guitarist that would like his guitar..WHite Stripes: the horribly boring band with 2 siblings/ex-couple/clones ..and then there's White Lion and Great White... I remember having the cassette of the band that played "When the Children Cry" and "Wait" ..but I can't remember which of the "White's" it was... anyone know?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>that would be White Lion..
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 21, 2003, 06:13:00 pm: I admit it. I saw Great White open for Judas Priest in 1984. But believe me, I was there for Judas Priest.
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: grotty on February 23, 2003, 05:15:00 pm: Rhett - I saw that arena tour also back in the \nn/ days.The singer for Great White looks quite a bit different now...like maybe + 50 lbs.Now you've got a bunch of other clubs coming out saying that Great White used the pyro in other venues either without asking or even after being told no.
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: ggw on February 23, 2003, 05:20:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by grotty: Now you've got a bunch of other clubs coming out saying that Great White used the pyro in other venues either without asking or even after being told no. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>A couple of other bands have said that they have used pyrotechnics at the club multiple times, with permission. Also, pyrotechnics were found stored under the stage at the club. <A HREF="http://www.eagletribune.com/news/stories/20030222/FP_003.htm" TARGET=_blank>http://www.eagletribune.com/news/stories/20030222/FP_003.htm[/url] From the Associated Press:Partial glance at Great White's 2003 North American tour and its use of pyrotechnics, according to venue officials and others: -Jan. 9, Palo Alto, Calif.: Great White band did not use pyrotechnics at the Edge Nightclub, according to the club's talent buyer. -Jan. 12, San Diego: Band did not use pyrotechnics during a show at Fourth and B, according to owner. The club requires a fire department permit. -Jan. 18-20, Honolulu: Band did not use pyrotechnics during shows at Gussie L'Amour's, club owner said. -Jan. 23, Glendale Heights, Ill.: Band manager mentioned using pyrotechnics, but Shark City manager said club does not allow them and effects were not used. -Jan. 24, Medina, Minn.: Band did not use pyrotechnics at Medina Entertainment Center, according to venue's general manager. -Jan. 25, Hewitt, Minn.: Great White used "flashpots" at the Checkers Bar. Club booker Brian Hendershot said club was informed in advance. -Jan. 27, Sioux City, Iowa: Great White used pyrotechnics. Dan Lewis, owner of Lewis Bowl & Sports Bar, could not recall whether band sought permission. -Jan. 28, Altoona, Wis.: Band did not use or ask for permission to use pyrotechnics at Evolution, manager said. -Jan. 30, Milwaukee: Band apparently used pyrotechnics, though the Rave club did not have a permit for the effects, said Todd Weiler, spokesman for the Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services. -Jan. 31, Lemont, Ill.: Band did not use pyrotechnics at Sean Kaley's, according to bar employee. -Feb. 1, Detroit: Band did not use pyrotechnics at Harpos Concert Theater, club manager said. -Feb. 3, Evansville, Ind.: Band complied with request not to use pyrotechnics at Oxygen, owner said. -Feb. 7, Pinellas Park, Fla.: Band used pyrotechnics without discussing it with concert organizers at the Pinellas Park Expo Center, said Tim Bryant, president of Past to Present Productions. -Feb. 8, Boynton Beach, Fla.: Band complied with request not to use pyrotechnics at Ovation, owner said. -Feb. 10, Atlanta: Band did not use pyrotechnics at The Riviera Club, club production manager said. -Feb. 11, Winston-Salem, N.C.: Officials at Ziggy's Tavern told fire marshal band did not use pyrotechnics. -Feb. 13, Allentown, Pa.: Band used pyrotechnics at the Crocodile Rock Cafe without notice, owner Joe Clark said. -Feb. 14, Asbury Park, N.J.: Band used pyrotechnics at the Stone Pony without telling club officials, owner Domenic Santana said. -Feb. 15, Wantagh, N.Y.: Employee from Mulcahy's declined comment. -Feb. 18, Bangor, Maine: Band used pyrotechnics at Russell's without notice, according to lawyer for club's owner.
Title: Re: Mary J. Bilge
Post by: bikerchickdc on February 23, 2003, 09:22:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by poorlulu: wrap yourself up in duct tape and plastic sheeting and stay at home?...........nah i'll take my chances at the shows.....<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>The *real* reason the Government wanted you to buy all that duct tape was so you could duct tape your empty cereal box to a stick and build a snow shovel.