Author Topic: So is The Breakfast still a band or now a hobby? (Read 14669 times)

leith · « **on:** January 29, 2009, 12:20:21 pm »

2 shows in January.
2 shows scheduled for Feb. and not even back to back.
Nothing in March so far.

I know these guys have never been on top of show date announcements but this is just sad to see.

Has Timmy Tour with guests become the defacto way to get Breakfast tunes played?

I mean hell Tim has a shitload of dates but there was no time to book Breakfast gigs?

Like in Feb. he is scheduled at Daniel St. TWICE already.

WHY ARE THOSE NOT BREAKFAST GIGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
**** ridiculous.

Question: How is a band supposed to keep fan interest up without playing shows?

Answer: They don\'t.

Yoda · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2009, 12:26:16 pm »

I asked this question in another thread and Adrian\'s response was "whats wrong with a break...i mean realy.time to chill out for a couple of months." I guess that\'s as close to an official band response as your going to get right now.

As for TB vs. Side Project shows, side project wins 19-4.

Timmy - 11 shows
Chris - 4 shows
Adrian - 1 show
TGTB - 2 shows
The Bealtes A-Z - 1 show

I\'m not looking to pick an argument with anyone, just adding some stats to Leiths comment above. If the band wants to chill and get back into the groove, that\'s cool with me, as long as NJ gets some love.

ellis-d · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2009, 01:07:15 pm »

Ahhh leith, always too keen for your own good, like ade said nothing wrong with a break. Id say after ten years they deserve one
Would you rather them force the issue when they need to work some things out and then despise the band and each other? I didn\'t think so

freddiewaht · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2009, 01:24:58 pm »

i wish that leith and deblock would get on a plane and never come back..

Yoda · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2009, 01:31:13 pm »

We talk about it because TB doesn\'t play in our backyard. I have less to complaign because I moved away from it.

freddiewaht · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2009, 01:34:34 pm »

Quote from: Yoda;218045

We talk about it because TB doesn\'t play in our backyard. I have less to complaign because I moved away from it.

theres a shitton of bands out there.
u guys should find one that caters to your personal needs,imo.

leith · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2009, 01:43:32 pm »

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Quote from: Yoda;218045
We talk about it because TB doesn\'t play in our backyard. I have less to complaign because I moved away from it.

theres a shitton of bands out there.
u guys should find one that caters to your personal needs,imo.

Hey Wah STFU.
I saw more shows last year than you.
I care.

psychjosh · « **Reply #7 on:** January 29, 2009, 01:49:29 pm »

They do need a break. They do need to regroup. Maybe absence makes the heart grow fonder?

i think the bottom line is that Jordan can\'t really tour right now unless the band makes money doing it. For that matter, the rst of the guys can\'t really afford to tour if theres no money in it either.

Theres no money in it because not enough fans come to shows..

1 + 1 = 2 No matter how many times they change keyboardists, managers, agents etc... if the fans don\'t fully support the music and show up.. then the band can\'t go broke trying to get to them.

As far as playing more shows at Daniel Street... Just to put shows on the calendar... Can you say "dumbest idea ever"

leith · « **Reply #8 on:** January 29, 2009, 01:50:00 pm »

Quote from: ellis-d;218041

Ahhh leith, always too keen for your own good, like ade said nothing wrong with a break. Id say after ten years they deserve one
Would you rather them force the issue when they need to work some things out and then despise the band and each other? I didn\'t think so

As I\'m not hittin\' this site as often now that they announced no more touring so I missed Adrian mentioning a break.

Well that\'s fine, but I would think with the announcement of Jordan rejoining the band they would actually follow that with some shows and capitalize on the excitement that was generated but you\'re right this path is a better choice for them. :rolleyes:

freddiewaht · « **Reply #9 on:** January 29, 2009, 02:02:37 pm »

Quote from: leith;218047

Quote from: freddiewaht;218046
Quote from: Yoda;218045
We talk about it because TB doesn\'t play in our backyard. I have less to complaign because I moved away from it.

theres a shitton of bands out there.
u guys should find one that caters to your personal needs,imo.

Hey Wah STFU.
I saw more shows last year than you.
I care.

whats that even matter brah?
im glad u seen more shows than me.i really care.no,seriously,i do..really care.really..

Yoda · « **Reply #10 on:** January 29, 2009, 02:11:11 pm »

Quote from: freddiewaht;218052

Quote from: leith;218047
Quote from: freddiewaht;218046
Quote from: Yoda;218045
We talk about it because TB doesn\'t play in our backyard. I have less to complaign because I moved away from it.

theres a shitton of bands out there.
u guys should find one that caters to your personal needs,imo.

Hey Wah STFU.
I saw more shows last year than you.
I care.

whats that even matter brah?
im glad u seen more shows than me.i really care.no,seriously,i do..really care.really..

So let me get this straight... It doesn\'t matter how many shows you see as long as you enjoy the music and care about the band... Then what was all that **** you gave me about not seeing the band in years... By your logic, I\'m a good fan... Kind of like the pot calling the kettle black...

freddiewaht · « **Reply #11 on:** January 29, 2009, 02:21:34 pm »

Quote from: Yoda;218055

Quote from: freddiewaht;218052
Quote from: leith;218047
Quote from: freddiewaht;218046
Quote from: Yoda;218045
We talk about it because TB doesn\'t play in our backyard. I have less to complaign because I moved away from it.

theres a shitton of bands out there.
u guys should find one that caters to your personal needs,imo.

Hey Wah STFU.
I saw more shows last year than you.
I care.

whats that even matter brah?
im glad u seen more shows than me.i really care.no,seriously,i do..really care.really..

So let me get this straight... It doesn\'t matter how many shows you see as long as you enjoy the music and care about the band... Then what was all that **** you gave me about not seeing the band in years... By your logic, I\'m a good fan... Kind of like the pot calling the kettle black...

do u see me sitting here and bitching and moaning?
no.i see you 2 sitting around bitching and moaning,as per usual.

Yoda · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2009, 02:27:01 pm »

And you\'ll continue to read what I write because I don\'t intend to stop... Personally, it\'s good to have a perspective outside of the New Englad area, you know the people that can\'t wait to see The Breakfast come to their neck of the woods, rather than having them in their back yard to pick and choose which show they\'ll go and see.

bdfreetuna · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2009, 03:00:00 pm »

Quote from: leith;218050

Well that\'s fine, but I would think with the announcement of Jordan rejoining the band they would actually follow that with some shows and capitalize on the excitement that was generated but you\'re right this path is a better choice for them. :rolleyes:

I would have thought this would be a good opportunity for the band to rage frequent shows around the Northeast and get their regional fanbase up to speed as well.

I can\'t complain too much though, as I get to see two shows this weekend, one within walking distance and another about a half hour away

ds673488 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2009, 03:16:11 pm »

from dictionary.com:

hobby /ˈhɒbi/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [hob-ee] Show IPA Pronunciation

–noun, plural -bies. 1. an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation: Her hobbies include stamp-collecting and woodcarving.

band: /b?nd/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [band] Show IPA Pronunciation

–noun: a group of instrumentalists playing music of a specialized type: rock band; calypso band; mariachi band.

Id say they are both at this point