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Kung Fu => Kung Fu Chatter => Topic started by: NickNels on January 23, 2010, 02:27:36 pm
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Host: BlackRock Rocks Mardi Gras
Type: Causes - Fundraiser
Network: Global
Start Time: Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 2:00pm
End Time: Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 2:00am
Location: Acoustic Caffe/Black Rock Tavern/Lady Luck
Street: 2926 Fairfield Avenue
City/Town: Bridgeport, CT
Kung Fu and Chris DeAngelis just announced to play Black Rock Mardi Gras. I don\'t think exact set times have been announced, but I think Kung Fu goes on early (about 2:30pm) and DeAngelis a little later.
BlackRock Rocks Mardi Gras Celebration is a taste of New Orleans nestled in Bridgeport. A party with a purpose, our fifth annual fundraising event takes place on February 13, 2010. The party starts in the afternoon and goes well into the night. Featuring over a dozen bands and New Orleans inspired food, the atmosphere of Carnival is alive at three venues in the heart of Black Rock: Lady Luck, The Acoustic Café and the Black Rock Tavern.
--- This Year\'s Beneficiary ---
This year’s beneficiary of BlackRock Rocks Mardi Gras will be the Uptown Music Theater of New Orleans. Founded in 2000 by Delfeayo Marsalis, Uptown Music Theatre is a summer arts program specifically aimed at providing junior high and high school youth with musical theatre training. Its “Swinging with the Cool School” educational initiative is geared at young children, many of whom are struggling to express their feelings and cope with the losses and devastation following Hurricane Katrina. Find them online at http://www.uptownmusictheatre.org.
--- Perfomers ---
Delfeayo Marsalis, Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra, Lisa Furman & The Blue Flies, Darian Cunning Band, Renard Boissiere, Johnny Durkin, Mike Falzone, St. Bernadette, Steve Detroy, Sketch the Cataclysm, Tom Crowley, John Torres, Brian Dolzani, Kung Fu, Larissa DeLorenzo n\' The Buttondown Mafia, 930 Moon, Chris DeAngelis & Big Moon.
--- Admission ---
$20 for adults
$5 for teens*
Free for children under age 12*
**Please note - Under 21 only permitted with the presence and supervision of parent or guardian until 8pm at Lady Luck. Under 21 will not be permitted in any other location, nor during any other times. **
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I\'ll be there with the family!
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:chin: Hmmm...New Orleans inspired food and great music without having to fly down to below sea level and deal with Post Immersion Depression= me in!!!!
Yeah, yeah...now THAT\'S DICK!!!
I know...
And I\'m fine with that...
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whats dick is that this is the first time you\'re hearing about the black rock mardi gras! sorry brah! get in the know!!!!!!!!!!!
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Final Schedule released!
Kung Fu: 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Chris DeAngelis 12:00am - 12:30am.
Hope to see you all out there!
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kung fu> Trey @ oakdale> Doozer
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kung fu> Trey @ oakdale> Doozer
That would be a great idea especially since you live back down that way.
I don\'t see myself being at the Doozer\'s set. Wish him the best.
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why does brother joscephus get to play for an hour longer than kung fu right after kung fu? for a $20 ticket id like to see them play longer than 45 mins.
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why does brother joscephus get to play for an hour longer than kung fu right after kung fu? for a $20 ticket id like to see them play longer than 45 mins.
Guessing that it\'s because BJ is more established and fits more of the Jazz/New Orleans feel of the event... If there\'s open space then they should get more time, but KF has been around for a couple months w/ about 10 shows under their belt. Of course they\'re not going to get a prime slot...
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why does brother joscephus get to play for an hour longer than kung fu right after kung fu? for a $20 ticket id like to see them play longer than 45 mins.
a. they flew here from new orleans
b. this is a benefit
c. ITS A BENEFIT
d. there are like 20 different artists playing at 3 bars on 4 stages.
come on people. get worldly. think outside the box. discover new music. dance. support. have fun. its just that easy.
why does brother joscephus get to play for an hour longer than kung fu right after kung fu? for a $20 ticket id like to see them play longer than 45 mins.
Guessing that it\'s because BJ is more established and fits more of the Jazz/New Orleans feel of the event... If there\'s open space then they should get more time, but KF has been around for a couple months w/ about 10 shows under their belt. Of course they\'re not going to get a prime slot...
and also keep in mind that more than half the artists have been on board /helping to create this event for 5 straight years. besides. everyone know kung fu will annihilate.....and prob headline more events in the future. there is alot of buzz in the rock about kung fu lately....so give it a chance.
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and also keep in mind that more than half the artists have been on board /helping to create this event for 5 straight years. besides. everyone know kung fu will annihilate.....and prob headline more events in the future. there is alot of buzz in the rock about kung fu lately....so give it a chance.
I\'m not knocking KF, there\'s some good music being played (I personally need more than 5 minutes of vocals for a 3 hour show to enjoy, but that\'s me)...
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new website :)
http://blackrockrocks.org/home/
and its true....blackrock rocks. check it out
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FYI...it\'s a scheduling thing, nothing more.
From the way I understand it, they actually wanted to give Kung Fu a headline spot, but it couldn\'t work with all the band members\' schedules.
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in a perfect world.....that would be the case.
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a. they flew here from new orleans
they have gigs in the area for the whole month.
b. this is a benefit
exactly my point. its not a brother joscephus show, but they get to play for almost 2 hours.
c. ITS A BENEFIT
i heard you the first time, but paying for musical theatre training for students 1500 miles away isnt how i would like to spend my last $20 on the weekend. if it was for a local charity it would make more sense to me.
d. there are like 20 different artists playing at 3 bars on 4 stages.
i would prefer fewer artists with longer sets for $10-15
come on people. get worldly. think outside the box. discover new music. dance. support. have fun. its just that easy.
you are the one that needs to think outside the box. just because something is fun for you that doesnt mean it is fun for someone else.
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a. they flew here from new orleans
they have gigs in the area for the whole month.
b. this is a benefit
exactly my point. its not a brother joscephus show, but they get to play for almost 2 hours.
c. ITS A BENEFIT
i heard you the first time, but paying for musical theatre training for students 1500 miles away isnt how i would like to spend my last $20 on the weekend. if it was for a local charity it would make more sense to me.
d. there are like 20 different artists playing at 3 bars on 4 stages.
i would prefer fewer artists with longer sets for $10-15
come on people. get worldly. think outside the box. discover new music. dance. support. have fun. its just that easy.
you are the one that needs to think outside the box. just because something is fun for you that doesnt mean it is fun for someone else.
ha! Fitzy, you are killin me....miss you buddy!
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pwnd.
omg
sooooopwnd.
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you\'re right. i forgot how awesome the new haven music scene was. silly me.
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you\'re right. i forgot how awesome the new haven music scene was. silly me.
You\'re out of your element Ms. Wake.....
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lol.....i love you gencs. but the beauty of the situation is that i am never out of my element. i just adapt to all.
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lol.....i love you gencs. but the beauty of the situation is that i am never out of my element. i just adapt to all.
well have fun adapting to a 45 minute kung fu set.........i know you dont have balls, but if you did, they would be blue after 45min of heavy kung fu petting
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lol.....i love you gencs. but the beauty of the situation is that i am never out of my element. i just adapt to all.
well have fun adapting to a 45 minute kung fu set.........i know you dont have balls, but if you did, they would be blue after 45min of heavy kung fu petting
:wah:
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lol.....i love you gencs. but the beauty of the situation is that i am never out of my element. i just adapt to all.
well have fun adapting to a 45 minute kung fu set.........i know you dont have balls, but if you did, they would be blue after 45min of heavy kung fu petting
:wah:
wait....how do you know i dont have balls? shit! dont tell me i was THAT wasted. fuck! :)
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lol.....i love you gencs. but the beauty of the situation is that i am never out of my element. i just adapt to all.
well have fun adapting to a 45 minute kung fu set.........i know you dont have balls, but if you did, they would be blue after 45min of heavy kung fu petting
:wah:
wait....how do you know i dont have balls? shit! dont tell me i was THAT wasted. fuck! :)
and it was made into a movie.
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dear spacey. i love you. dont ever change!
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Soooooo... anyway..... Chris DeAngelis set at midnight! wooooooooooohhhhhhhoooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!............*crickets*
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and right before manchado to close out the super-party. sounds like the best fucking 2 sets of music all year!! congrats chris :) gonna be a sick night! but did i mention i wont be there? because its totally not worth the money.......sorry brah. i\'m just that cheap.
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Hey yall! - Angel from BlackRock Rocks... I just wanted to pop in and say we are so excited to have Kung Fu and Chris DeAngelis joining the party.
Yes, our headliners are Brooklyn\'s (by way of NOLA) Brother Joscephus and New Orleans own Defeayo Marsalis. They are each playing for nearly 2 hours. All of the other sets are local/region bands playing 30-60 mins depending on availability.
Kung Fu, being a new band was a last minute addition given that the schedule was mostly done when they burst on the scene. There were some scheduling conflicts with members of Kung Fu and were thrilled with everyone\'s interest in playing the show. We were so blown away by their talent and vibe, that we thought they would be the perfect addition to blow the doors off the room right from the start.
We couldnt be more pleased that this worked out for everyone, and are pumped to kick off with Kung Fu and also pumped for this to be their Black Rock debut. There is a ton of buzz about the band in this area, which promises to provide an excited and receptive room. All in all, i think you can plan for some new fans really soon!
Chris\' set directly follows Delfeayo\'s second set, and promises to also be a tasty treat! I for one cant wait to hear it.
Thanks guys for saying yes, and I hope that plenty of you and stick around for the rest of the day!
keep rockin to the live music...
~Angel~
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And that settles that!
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Angel sounds like an Angel!!!
Thanks for your kind words!!!
Have a successful festival!!!
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And that settles that!
Angel sounds like an Angel!!!
Thanks for your kind words!!!
Have a successful festival!!!
yes....she is an angel ;) the best kind! and of course so are you ken :)
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Definitely getting excited over here Angel. Can\'t wait for next week!
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didnt mean to start so much trouble. each set of kung fu on monday night was over an hour long, but they both felt like they went by in about 5 mins and 1am came way too fast. i just want more kung fu
if the money was going to a better charity it might get me in the door, but im not rich enough to be paying for musical theatre training for students or $20 for 45 minutes of music before going to the oakdale for trey. next year feed people who are starving to death and need food and medicine instead of paying the way for future broadway singers
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Hey Chris,
I\'ll get right on that! Both parts! Would love to see Kung Fu do some full shows well longer than an hour and would love to keep throwing parties with a purpose!
....and might i add that the breakfast, kung fu and chris DeAngelis are mighty lucky to have such passionate fans!
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chris fitz=on fire
kudos.
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if the money was going to a better charity it might get me in the door, but im not rich enough to be paying for musical theatre training for students or $20 for 45 minutes of music before going to the oakdale for trey. next year feed people who are starving to death and need food and medicine instead of paying the way for future broadway singers
I don\'t really think that\'s fair Fitzy. There is always going to be a "more worthy cause" out there...it all depends on your perspective. Have you ever attended a Black Rock Mardi Gras or met any of the beneficiaries? There are plenty of self-indulgent things the promoters could be doing with the money they collect. They have chosen a charity near and dear to their hearts. The festival has been doing this for 5 years now and I\'m sure there are some less fortunate people than us that will benefit from the generosity of Angel and crew.
Even if Kung Fu is the most talented act (completely subjective obviously), that is not the most important aspect here. It\'s everybody coming out for a good cause. If you don\'t feel like coming out, no one is forcing you. No need to shit on something you don\'t know anything about.
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Soooooo... anyway..... Chris DeAngelis set at midnight! wooooooooooohhhhhhhoooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!............*crickets*
:lol:
Hey Chris,
I\'ll get right on that! Both parts! Would love to see Kung Fu do some full shows well longer than an hour and would love to keep throwing parties with a purpose!
....and might i add that the breakfast, kung fu and chris DeAngelis are mighty lucky to have such passionate fans!
I heard that!!
Mark will be calling you guys this week!!
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I don\'t really think that\'s fair Fitzy. There is always going to be a "more worthy cause" out there...it all depends on your perspective. Have you ever attended a Black Rock Mardi Gras or met any of the beneficiaries? There are plenty of self-indulgent things the promoters could be doing with the money they collect. They have chosen a charity near and dear to their hearts. The festival has been doing this for 5 years now and I\'m sure there are some less fortunate people than us that will benefit from the generosity of Angel and crew.
I\'m sure its a great cause that will keep a few kids out of trouble nicknels. i was just expressing to LBoogie that i dont really care that this is a benefit show because they are providing the beneficiaries with a luxury rather than a necessity for survival. and only going for Kung Fu is not worth it to me for the price, but i would probably go anyway if the cash was going to something i cared to support. wasnt trying to be too much of an asshole over anything besides the length of their set.
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I don\'t really think that\'s fair Fitzy. There is always going to be a "more worthy cause" out there...it all depends on your perspective. Have you ever attended a Black Rock Mardi Gras or met any of the beneficiaries? There are plenty of self-indulgent things the promoters could be doing with the money they collect. They have chosen a charity near and dear to their hearts. The festival has been doing this for 5 years now and I\'m sure there are some less fortunate people than us that will benefit from the generosity of Angel and crew.
I\'m sure its a great cause that will keep a few kids out of trouble nicknels. i was just expressing to LBoogie that i dont really care that this is a benefit show because they are providing the beneficiaries with a luxury rather than a necessity for survival. and only going for Kung Fu is not worth it to me for the price, but i would probably go anyway if the cash was going to something i cared to support. wasnt trying to be too much of an asshole over anything besides the length of their set.
Fitz, you are one of the good ones. I think we all agree we need more Kung Fu in the future. Maybe a B\'fast and Kung Fu show at the Acoustic Cafe???
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Personally, I am not going because there are too many people asking for charity and handouts these days. Its getting ridiculous.
The poor will always have their lot. Thats my answer to this 2010 The Year of Charity! Everyone gets a handout. Seems like I work to take care of everyone else.
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If charity doesn\'t come from the heart, then don\'t give.
I give because I\'m selfish & greedy.
I believe there is a law of the universe...
the more you give, the more you get.
If you cling & dwell on your money, something will come up & take it away anyhow.
Sickness, theft, business failures, stocks crumbling...
Giving to Haiti\'s needs shouldn\'t be a chore.
I\'m glad I\'m not there or any of my family.
If my few bucks feeds someone there for a few days, then my food tastes better.
If I don\'t give something, then my own food becomes poison.
I pick & choose my charities. Most asking for money I don\'t give to.
You do what you can, what feels proper.
If this Madi Gras event isn\'t your thing, then don\'t go.
Evidently, the people putting this event together feel it is worthwhile.
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If charity doesn\'t come from the heart, then don\'t give.
I give because I\'m selfish & greedy.
I believe there is a law of the universe...
the more you give, the more you get.
If you cling & dwell on your money, something will come up & take it away anyhow.
Sickness, theft, business failures, stocks crumbling...
Giving to Haiti\'s needs shouldn\'t be a chore.
I\'m glad I\'m not there or any of my family.
If my few bucks feeds someone there for a few days, then my food tastes better.
If I don\'t give something, then my own food becomes poison.
I pick & choose my charities. Most asking for money I don\'t give to.
You do what you can, what feels proper.
If this Madi Gras event isn\'t your thing, then don\'t go.
Evidently, the people putting this event together feel it is worthwhile.
beautifully said ken.
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Don\'t forget about this on Saturday. Kung Fu starts early (2:30pm) @ Lady Luck (across the street from Acoustic Cafe).
Advance Tickets = $15
Day of Show = $20
Pick up tickets at Acoustic Cafe. See you there!
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There will also be a raffle...here are the items:
1) New Orleans Coffee Basket + Hands On Pottery Gift Certificate
2) Neville Brothers & Dr. John 2 Tickets to Ridgefield Playhouse
3) Fat Tuesday Funk Jam 2 Tickets at B.B. King’s with Brother Joscephus & the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra + Who Dat T-shirt
4) 2 Bottles of Wine from Fairfield Wine & Spirits + Martel Bistro & Bar Gift Certificate
5) ISS Facial Gift Certificate + Yoga for Everybody Gift Certificate
6) Nicholas Roberts Group - Bistro Gift Certificate + 2 Bottles of Wine
7) Hot 8 Brass Band - 2 Tickets to Ridgefield Playhouse + Chad Anderson Print of New Orleans
8) Taco Loco, Haborview Market & Marty’s Pizza Gift Certificates + "Rocker Black Rock" T-shirts
9) Life Is Good Goodie Bag
10) Designer Crystal Necklace from Magnolia
11) Sabita Holistic Center 90 Minute Massage Gift Certificate + Emeril’s Delmonico Book
12) A Night with Cyril Neville - 2 Tickets to FTC Show + Photo by Mike Tutt
13) BlackRock Rocks Musician CD Basket + The Nauti Dolphin Gift Certificate
14) Bacardi Hurricane Party Basket & Superbowl Windbreaker
15) Disco Biscuits 2 Tickets at The Klein w/ Rock On Statue + "Rocker Black Rock" T-shirts
16) Gathering of the Vibes 2 Weekend Camping Passes
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Thats a pretty sweet lookin raffle if you ask me!!
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Thats a pretty sweet lookin raffle if you ask me!!
agreed. but will it be better than 2008-05-23 raffle during Paint it Black [http://www.archive.org/details/timpalmieri2008-05-23.matrix.flac16 Track 32] ??
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Thats a pretty sweet lookin raffle if you ask me!!
agreed. but will it be better than 2008-05-23 raffle during Paint it Black [http://www.archive.org/details/timpalmieri2008-05-23.matrix.flac16 Track 32] ??
good call! that was the best raffle ever...mostly because i won a bottle of JD. man, that was a fun night. unforgettable food for thought too lol
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Don\'t forget about this on Saturday. Kung Fu starts early (2:30pm)
Yup. I forgot. Damn early set times. There goes my plans for the night.
Oh well. At least if I hit up a random bar, women alone on valentines day often drastically lower their standards. So I\'ve got that going for me...
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Kung Fu was great today! nice tight little festy set. They went on promptly at 2:30 and played straight through till 3:35. I see big things for these guys on the festival circiut. They announced a Stella Blues date that is not a Monday, I think it was 3/25 but I could be wrong...
No tapes. I fail. It just wasn\'t in the cards. I wasn\'t even going but got finished with a client in Greenwich early and was driving through Fairfield right at two. I had to stop!
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Kung Fu was great today! nice tight little festy set. They went on promptly at 2:30 and played straight through till 3:35. I see big things for these guys on the festival circiut. They announced a Stella Blues date that is not a Monday, I think it was 3/25 but I could be wrong...
No tapes. I fail. It just wasn\'t in the cards. I wasn\'t even going but got finished with a client in Greenwich early and was driving through Fairfield right at two. I had to stop!
tonight tim said 3/19
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Kung Fu was great today! nice tight little festy set. They went on promptly at 2:30 and played straight through till 3:35. I see big things for these guys on the festival circiut. They announced a Stella Blues date that is not a Monday, I think it was 3/25 but I could be wrong...
No tapes. I fail. It just wasn\'t in the cards. I wasn\'t even going but got finished with a client in Greenwich early and was driving through Fairfield right at two. I had to stop!
tonight tim said 3/19
Their myspace page says Friday March 5 at Stella Blues, and also an April 9th gig at Sully\'s!
http://www.myspace.com/kungfutunes
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Thanks for everyone who made it out yesterday. It really was a great way to kick off Mardi Gras. Not a huge crowd for Kung Fu, but not bad considering how early on in the day it was. I ended up staying at the festival through Doozer\'s set. Great way to start and cap my evening.
Thanks to Kung Fu and Chris for contributing their musical talents yesterday.
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hey nick...i got a call saying i won something in the raffle!?
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hey nick...i got a call saying i won something in the raffle!?
that\'s awesome! Raffle tickets were pulled throughout the day and at all 3 locations. I was only present for maybe 3 or 4 drawings and there were a ton of prizes. Really not sure who got what. Apparently I got nothing.
Kaz has your tickets, so if you happen to need your stub (which I doubt) I can get that to you.
P.S. if your prize happens to be the Disco Biscuits tickets, I would be happy to take them off your hands ;)
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Nick Im so glad you and Kaz stuck around for my set. It took the edge off a bit. I really enjoyed the set and the guys in the band nailed all the new music. This new project is really exciting for me. Im planning on booking something, somewhere, asap. Any suggestions anyone?
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^Dooze it in Chicago, DUH!
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new shows up on the schedule at http://www.facebook.com/kungfutunes
invite your friends to join the club!
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Nick Im so glad you and Kaz stuck around for my set. It took the edge off a bit. I really enjoyed the set and the guys in the band nailed all the new music. This new project is really exciting for me. Im planning on booking something, somewhere, asap. Any suggestions anyone?
We were glad to be there. It is crazy how packed Acoustic Cafe was by that point. At one point they were turning people away at the door. I was surprised we were able to find a seat, which was of course 6 feet from the stage...or booth. I wish I could have stuck around longer, but I left right after your set. 10 hours of Mardi Gras took its toll on me.
In regards to booking other gigs, I would talk to Kaz. I\'m sure she would be happy to help. Hit her up on Facebook.
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Nick Im so glad you and Kaz stuck around for my set. It took the edge off a bit. I really enjoyed the set and the guys in the band nailed all the new music. This new project is really exciting for me. Im planning on booking something, somewhere, asap. Any suggestions anyone?
come play beAnown. i can get you in at the lizard lounge or at toad in somerville :)