July 24 Benefit Show

[getupkids]

I came to the show a little late, due to fun work. From what i saw, the show was awesome, and the turn out was amazing. I unfortunately missed addison, but seeing corporate at the end of the night made up for it. congrats to all the bands that played. You did well

[alkaline_trio-]

i missed alot of the show i ended up showing at around 9 i came in when chronic was playing and from what all i saw all the bands played amazing sets especially ATS. the turn out was astonishing it was very awesum to see that many people who cared about them two

[fat_retard]

Originally posted by malibu:
And Joel has quit [Ingsoc].

Not yet, but hes thinking about it.

[ July 26, 2003, 06:43 PM: Message edited by: fat_retard ]

[Combat Chuck]

Gotta say, you guys are downplaying Essex.
These guys weren't the best set of the night (that privilege goes to ATS, more on that later), but damn, they were close.

I don't understand when you guys say that Essex's music really didn't fit your style or such....how so? Seriously, almost all of the music there was of the same exact style....so how could you not dig it? Say you didn't dig the singer's voice or such other things, but saying you didn't dig the music, means that you didn't dig the night. I just said 'dig' a whole lot.

Anyway, I was very impressed with Essex. Nuff said.

Now, here's where I'm going to state the truth. I didn't really think that Stealing September were all that good. Their timing was off on almost all their songs, and...it just wasn't that enjoyable of a set. I love the guys to death, they're all my friends, and this is why I'm saying this. I don't want to just state one sentence that says: 'Hot damn, but I enjoyed Stealing September! Get a recording out of these guys as fast as you can!' Here's what I will say: 'There is a ton of potential, but you still need time to fully utilize it.' Seriously, they're all talented musicians, but more experience is due for these guys. I wish I was sticking around Warsaw to see them progress, cause I'm sure they will.

Oh, and if someone would like to PM me....I didn't catch what DH said after SS's set.

Now, to the act of the night. A Thousand Seasons. Even with a flub at the beginning of one of their songs, they fucking rocked. These guys amaze me on how well they make a three piece band sound. Even if you didn't like their stuff, you couldn't deny that these guys got the crowd pumped, and pumped good. The band members might disagree with me, but this was the best set I've seen them play. Their new stuff was impressive, especially when the smoke was coming off of Woodward's guitar (not literally folks, but you should have seen the fingers flying). These guys are class acts, and I can say that they made this show completely worthwhile.

I had to take my female companion home at this point, so I was unable to see any of the other acts, but I must say, this night was more enjoyable than I thought, and I'm glad that I could take part in the remembrance of two girls who will always be remembered by us, with, or without a tribute show.

[the_butcher]

ha, thanks chuck. i didn't notice the smoke, but i did notice my fingers were soaking wet after it because of sweat. thanks for the complements...

[Alpha]

I'd have to admit I did go to the show, and with out the context that has previously surrounded the show it would have been great, but it was decent, and worth going to (lets just hope my 5 bucks doesn't get pocketed by a middle man on the way to taylor and tiff).
Everyone has basically told what was up with the show but I just have to throw down another prop to ATS who were by far the most incredible band there... Man it's a shame they had to cut their set so other bands like INGSOC and corporate circus could play longer sets than scheduled. 15 minutes is far to short to enjoy ATS, I'd prefer a couple hours.

[fat_retard]

I would have preferred it that Ingsoc or Corporate Circus didn't even play, especially since ATS's set was cut short.

[alkaline_trio-]

very good point alpha
i also think that ingsoc shouldnt hav played i mean how rude is that to cut taylors bf's band short. especially if the show is for taylor and tiffanee.

[long-since-forgotten]

Thanks for the compliments everyone, we also forgot to mention at the show that not only was it bruce's birthday, but it was also our 1 year anniversery, so..yeah.

The band that I personally enjoyed the most was Addison, even though they were fucked o'er with a shitty P.A. system, they were still amazing.

Thanks again to everyone who came out to the show, it was alot of fun, and it was also great to see Lugo's face when we switched his lame-ass "liberty and freedom stage" banners to "taylor and tiffanee" - it was priceless.

[alkaline_trio-]

hahahahah
i wish i would have been there to see it man i bet he was soo in shock once you did that. that was the only names that would go good wtih the stages anyway. i mean liberty and what every it was what kinda names is that for a tribute show all he was doing was trying to make his band look better since they are a total political band.

[mind bender]

The last 4 bands were cut to 15 min sets. The show ran a total of 45 min over. Give INGSOC some credit..I mean just because Lugo isn't the most liked person and he happens to be the front man of ingsoc, that doesnt mean the whole band is bad. Sure the whole night wassn't the best and schedule was kinda fucked but hey it was for a good cause to help out families, who cares who played the longest or shortest set?

[fat_retard]

Originally posted by mind bender:
just because Lugo isn't the most liked person and he happens to be the front man of ingsoc, that doesnt mean the whole band is bad.

I usually don't have a problem with Lugo, and everyone else in the band is really cool and I'm friends with them too. But in this case, Robert Fucked up alot lets just leave it at that. And also, Ingsoc and Corporate Circus played full sets.

[ July 28, 2003, 01:07 PM: Message edited by: fat_retard ]

[mind bender]

True, that is why they did go over(supossed to be 15 min sets to end by 11:30). But, Yes I am friends with all of ingsoc too. And it was Robert's first show that he organized, hopefully the next one will flow ALOT smoother.! One thing I did want to agree on was that the liberty and freedom stage's were just plain stupid. It wassn't some damn political rally.

[fat_retard]

I too hope that robert will set up better shows in the future. We need more people to help set shows up and get the scene jump-started. I know of at least a few people who are beginning to set up shows for later on in the year, and I think they should go over decently. And anyway, Do I know you mind bender?

[ July 28, 2003, 01:59 PM: Message edited by: fat_retard ]

[long-since-forgotten]

Did anyone else here that one of Roberts reasons for setting up the show is because Bj is always getting the credit for setting up all the shows?

And in my personal opinion, show's should be set up by people who actually know what the fuck they're doing, not just getting 20 bands together to play one show and think that everything will be fine.
oh well, what do I know?

[ July 28, 2003, 02:36 PM: Message edited by: long-since-forgotten ]

[mind bender]

Maybe a group effort putting on a show would help, i know i saw Lugo running all over trying to get shit right and keep the place clean. I dunno if we know eachother. who r u?

[Alpha]

Personally I don't give a shit who gets credit for what, as long as a good show is planned, i could give a fuckless of who's setting it up. Everyshow BJ has set up so far hasn't let me down ever, I hope Robert never attempts to set up a show again.

[fat_retard]

I agree with alpha, I just think it would be nice if more people put in effort to set shows up. I'm starting to see alot of that happening now with people wanting to set better and bigger shows up. I think this is going to be potentially totally sweet.

[the_butcher]

bigger and better...exactly. everyone is just trying to be bigger and better than the last person. i don't set shows up to outdo others or to make money. i do it for the simple reason of trying to help bands out. i know how hard it is for newer and younger bands to get out of town shows, so i do my best to try to give them shows.

and about robert running all over and trying to clean shit up and keep things in order...welcome to setting up shows. i have to do that for everyone of mine too...oh well.

[Fruitacious B]

In my not-so-experienced opinion, I think that a new location for shows would be key. Warsaw needs what Goshen has with The Post. Then again, it's Warsaw, so shit.

Chuck, I agree with everything you said about the show.

Adison = god. nuff said.

[fat_retard]

I think it would be a good idea that someone should look in to buying the Lake Theatre, but that would probably be way too expensive and no one who is interested would have enough money. Well, I kinda see what you mean about setting up better shows not nescesarily being a good plan. I just would like to see more bigger bands, like eventually, it would be great to see Poison the Well, Hopesfall, and possibly My Chemical Romance here in town. I don't understand half of what it is to set up a show and I probably never will until I try, but I'm just trying to help if you know what I mean. By the way BJ, How does Unified Theory Sound?

[ July 28, 2003, 08:53 PM: Message edited by: fat_retard ]

[alkaline_trio-]

the next show coming up is goin to be an insanely great show on the 22nd of aug. its Josiah, Adison, Cape Renewal, and a few others its goin to be great i can not wait

[Titan]

Oh good, Cape Renewal is a band that knows how to rock. This show will digest well within my stomach after scarfing down Radiohead on the 21st.

[ July 29, 2003, 11:32 AM: Message edited by: Titan ]

[fat_retard]

Your forgot to mention one of the best hardcore bands in the state, In the Face of War. They will be playing this show too.

[alkaline_trio-]

ohh my bad yes they are an amazing band live i always cream my pants when i watch them live its like porn but twice as nice