The Beasties Fiasco: Questions

1) I've been to 9:30 Club more than 10 times, and this was the first non-smoking show (except for the dreary basement). Why?

2) Why did they only play 40 minutes?

3) Why was the staff so out of its freaking mind? I had a guy outdoors lecture me about what they'd do to me and my evil camera phone if they saw me use it. I wanted to just pat him on the back and tell him it would be OK.

4) Why was beer served in cups and not in bottles, as usual? Another 9:30 first for me.

5) Why have the Beasties forsaken instruments?

6) Why did they take such a late flight?

7) Why were ther 13 year old girls with braces walking around in CBGB shirts (I swear I must have seen 8 or 9 of those shirts).

8) Why was I patted down for this show and not for Wilco? Oh wait I know the answer to that one, scratch that.

9) Why did I feel like I was at a high school church lockin?

Non-smoking shows are done at the artist's request. PJ Harvey does this as well.

Ah, thanks. I was blaming in on the "radio station." And I'll remember that when PJ comes around too.

I also thought of another question: When did MCA stop trying? He was kind of pathetic to watch last night.

#4 can be scratched too. same as #8

That's weird. We had bottles for the Cypress Hill show.

This was a promotional show. I bet they have some outdated contract that binds them to doing radio shows, otherwise, i cannot fathom why the same band that gave us the Tibetan Freedom Festival is doing weenie roasts all over the east coast.

And as far as why they took such a late flight, they are rock stars people. If I wrote Hello Nasty, I'd show up at the last minute, and have all the kids hanging on my last word.

The staff was doing their job. I bet the management had them prepped for whatever blitzkrieg could have happened, given such skewed supply and demand. I give them credit for not allowing me (at first) to bring beer to my friend.

I bought my CB's shirt when my band played there. Urban Outfitters has made a mockery of any kind of cred of making it in there. Now, if only I could work the same thing out with the Budokanâ?¦

Originally posted by TheTaylor:
1) I've been to 9:30 Club more than 10 times, and this was the first non-smoking show (except for the dreary basement). Why?

Artist request. More and more artists are requesting this. Your first time, but certainly not the first or last.

2) Why did they only play 40 minutes?

Good question. I cannot answer it however.

3) Why was the staff so out of its freaking mind? I had a guy outdoors lecture me about what they'd do to me and my evil camera phone if they saw me use it. I wanted to just pat him on the back and tell him it would be OK.

My apologies. High profile shows like this are by definition more stressful than most everyday shows.

First of all, we were under a strict camera policy.

Secondly: Scalping.

You yourself posted in the Wilco thread about scalpers.

Originally posted by TheTaylor:
Would you believe there are already jerks on eBay selling thier 9:30 Club tickets for Wilco at more than $100 a pair? That's pretty shitty if you ask me. I'm all for capitalism and all, but come on guys. . .

The hoops you had to go thru outside were in place for several reasons, with the idea of detering scalping to the best of our abilities chief among them.

4) Why was beer served in cups and not in bottles, as usual? Another 9:30 first for me.

This happens occassionally to deter the presence of dozens of bottles on the floor and possible broken ankles, etc.

5) Why have the Beasties forsaken instruments?

See answer to question 2.

6) Why did they take such a late flight?

? Cause they intended to make us all wait for 3 hours and then take a train instead. C'mon.

7) Why were ther 13 year old girls with braces walking around in CBGB shirts (I swear I must have seen 8 or 9 of those shirts).

See answers to questions 2 and 5.

8) Why was I patted down for this show and not for Wilco? Oh wait I know the answer to that one, scratch that.

See answer to question 3.

9) Why did I feel like I was at a high school church lockin?

At the outset, see answer to question 3. After the announcement about the delay, you were allowed to leave anytime you wanted, most people did leave and come back.

OH, did you enjoy the free pizza?

indeed. a nice touch!

Originally posted by TheTaylor:
6) Why did they take such a late flight?

I wasn't at the gig last night, but I heard from someone who was that the reason they took a late flight (from N.Y.C. apparently) was that there was bad weather and the flight had to be/was delayed.

Cheers

DJ Medusa.

Originally posted by Sugartastic Tee Silk:
#4 can be scratched too. same as #8

I'm surprised anyone in attendance was old enough to purchase beer.

I bet rules 4 and 8 were enforced based on behaviour at other BB shows, and for no other reason.

Originally posted by TheTaylor:

7) Why were ther 13 year old girls with braces walking around in CBGB shirts (I swear I must have seen 8 or 9 of those shirts).

I'm no dentist, but I believe the braces are to straighten their teeth. :roll:

they took the train (the reason is for what you state Medusa).

Originally posted by Medusa:

Originally posted by TheTaylor:
6) Why did they take such a late flight?

I wasn't at the gig last night, but I heard from someone who was that the reason they took a late flight (from N.Y.C. apparently) was that there was bad weather and the flight had to be/was delayed.

Cheers

DJ Medusa.

yes –I guess what I meant by that question was, if you have an 8:30 show, why take a late afternoon flight instead of one earlier in the day?

I mean Hell, get to D.C. a little earlier, hit Ben's Chili Bowl for dinner, head over to Capital Hill to speak to congress about Tibet, check out the Monuments. . . there's all sorts of ways to spend your afternoon in D.C.

Especially if the sage weathermen are calling for storms.

Originally posted by TheTaylor:
yes –I guess what I meant by that question was, if you have an 8:30 show, why take a late afternoon flight instead of one earlier in the day?

I mean Hell, get to D.C. a little earlier, hit Ben's Chili Bowl for dinner, head over to Capital Hill to speak to congress about Tibet, check out the Monuments. . . there's all sorts of ways to spend your afternoon in D.C.

Especially if the sage weathermen are calling for storms.

are you on your period or are you always this bitchy & structured :eek: ? Hail Hilter Hail Hilter

What does Hilter[sic] have anything to do with complaints?

Originally posted by m1:
are you on your period or are you always this bitchy & structured :eek: ? Hail Hilter Hail Hilter

I second that sentiment about an earlier flight. I thought the 1-hour set was tight and we had a great time, but after waiting 5+ hours the word on the street outside the club (that I heard) was that the show was a major letdown. Maybe if they had gone on at 8:30 and played an hour, fine, but after having us wait so long, at least put on a reasonable show. Anyone with an eye towards weather knew that we were in for some nasty thunderstorms yesterday. That said, I wish I had put my dollars to Neko Case instead this week.

Originally posted by poultrynow:
I second that sentiment about an earlier flight. I thought the 1-hour set was tight and we had a great time, but after waiting 5+ hours the word on the street outside the club (that I heard) was that the show was a major letdown. Maybe if they had gone on at 8:30 and played an hour, fine, but after having us wait so long, at least put on a reasonable show. Anyone with an eye towards weather knew that we were in for some nasty thunderstorms yesterday. That said, I wish I had put my dollars to Neko Case instead this week.

If you weren't blown away by 40 mins of BB you must be an idiot…they are one of the most influential bands that have ever recorded, and nothing short of creative genius's. They only release fun party songs as singles just to keep their talents a secret from the masses, and only the chosen few get to hear the real work of these masters of sampling. Shame on you for expressing anything less than god-like worship about this trio.

Originally posted by Bollocks:
If you weren't blown away by 40 mins of BB you must be an idiot…they are one of the most influential bands that have ever recorded, and nothing short of creative genius's. They only release fun party songs as singles just to keep their talents a secret from the masses, and only the chosen few get to hear the real work of these masters of sampling. Shame on you for expressing anything less than god-like worship about this trio.

Looking for fake friends again are we?

I was certainly not blown away.

I'm glad I got to see them – they were on my list of "Bands/Acts I want to see before I or they cease to exist." I've always wanted to see them.

But I was not blown away. It was three old guys and a dude with a boom box. One of the old guys obviously didn't give a flip and didn't want to be there. The other two couldn't wait to dance their asses back off the stage.

I did dig "Shake your rump" though. And I was impressed they played "Brass Monkey", though it looked like MCA wanted to crawl behind the turntables and start crying.

Originally posted by vansmack:

Originally posted by Bollocks:
If you weren't blown away by 40 mins of BB you must be an idiot…they are one of the most influential bands that have ever recorded, and nothing short of creative genius's. They only release fun party songs as singles just to keep their talents a secret from the masses, and only the chosen few get to hear the real work of these masters of sampling. Shame on you for expressing anything less than god-like worship about this trio.

Looking for fake friends again are we?

Living in America I have tons of them.