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WHAT A FU@*!N WEEKEND! Here is no why . . . (Long read,

eros
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Re: WHAT A FU@*!N WEEKEND! Here is no why . . . (Long read, May 14, 2007 at 11:14 PM UTC #
Most excellent story. I was on the fence, you convinced me to buy the CD.
TheDirector217
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Re: WHAT A FU@*!N WEEKEND! Here is no why . . . (Long read, May 14, 2007 at 11:22 PM UTC #
Originally posted by eros:
Most excellent story. I was on the fence, you convinced me to buy the CD.
Do it, man. It's going to a band that's truly fuckin' great. If you don't like it, I'll give you your money back. (No bullshit.) "Waste It On" (number 6) is a captivating piece of rock 'n roll. The whole album is great. Trust that.

Silversun Pickups new album, Carnavas in stores now. :D

I'll post video footage a 'lil later on after I take out an hour to pay homage to Jack Bauer's gangsta @ 9 p.m.
TheDirector217
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Re: WHAT A FU@*!N WEEKEND! Here is no why . . . (Long read, May 14, 2007 at 11:35 PM UTC #
Originally posted by vansmack:
Just kidding. Great story and I am super jealous in a major Cameron Crowe kind of way. Big fan of the SSPU, and that was only hearing their music. They seem even better now! I love the Clash T and then the Vertigo T too - straight outta my wardrobe. The pointing to Richard like "do you know who this guy is?" is a classic shot. Next time, get him to take one pointing at you - sure to get you laid.
Thanks for noting the fashion. LOL. I like your style, Smackie. The Clash are the shit. There's a story behind the Vertigo tee as well. Got that in Hawaii seeing Pearl Jam open for U2 (Billie Joe from Green Day was there, too) in December. I was standing in line in the stadium getting two beers, I turn around and there's (don't ask me why) Kid Rock & Scott Ian from Anthrax. We chop it up for a minute, and they end up giving me a backstage pass to come back and party. I didn't make it back there for a couple reasons, but good times nonetheless. Random shit just pops up & happens to me . . . .
Doctor Doom
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Re: WHAT A FU@*!N WEEKEND! Here is no why . . . (Long read, May 14, 2007 at 11:46 PM UTC #
Great story, and those are fucking awesome pics. Especially the one from behind of Jet, with that crowd in and the buildings in the background. As a dabbler in photography I am insanely jealous.

you should post them on Doomlink too. :) http://www.alex.to/doomlink
TheDirector217
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Re: WHAT A FU@*!N WEEKEND! Here is no why . . . (Long read, May 14, 2007 at 11:50 PM UTC #
Originally posted by They call me Doctor Doom.:
Great story, and those are fucking awesome pics. Especially the one from behind of Jet, with that crowd in and the buildings in the background. As a dabbler in photography I am insanely jealous.

you should post them on Doomlink too. :) http://www.alex.to/doomlink
No doubt, fam. I got SEVERAL more. I got video of Jet doing "Cold Hard Bitch" & "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" in addition to (duh) a couple of video clips of Silversun Pickups. There's plenty of pics to go around for everyone . . . . :D
skeeter
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Re: WHAT A FU@*!N WEEKEND! Here is no why . . . (Long read, May 14, 2007 at 11:59 PM UTC #
Add this to the "great story" responses. Sounds like a great time.
TheDirector217
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Re: WHAT A FU@*!N WEEKEND! Here is no why . . . (Long read, May 15, 2007 at 12:11 AM UTC #
Originally posted by Bombay Chutney:
Add this to the "great story" responses. Sounds like a great time.
You have no idea. My body's still hurtin' from this weekend. It was quite worth it, though. Needless to say, I didn't quite make it in to work today. :D
PigIron
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Re: WHAT A FU@*!N WEEKEND! Here is no why . . . (Long read, May 15, 2007 at 12:12 AM UTC #
Not a fan of the bands, but sweet little story ya got there. And nice pics too.
K8teebug
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Re: WHAT A FU@*!N WEEKEND! Here is no why . . . (Long read, May 15, 2007 at 12:16 PM UTC #
That is so sweet!
terry
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Re: WHAT A FU@*!N WEEKEND! Here is no why . . . (Long read, May 15, 2007 at 12:43 PM UTC #
Add this to the list of "great story!" replies. I can't believe it was just last year that I saw SSPU open up for Viva Voce at Iota–and it wasn't even sold out! I never heard their music before but their set blew me away. It's good to hear they're such cool people.
kosmo
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Re: WHAT A FU@*!N WEEKEND! Here is no why . . . (Long read, May 15, 2007 at 12:55 PM UTC #
Whats the difference between Well Known/Almost Famous and Famous?

The Pay

p.s. cool story
TheDirector217
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Re: WHAT A FU@*!N WEEKEND! Here is no why . . . (Long read, May 15, 2007 at 01:04 PM UTC #
Originally posted by terry:
Add this to the list of "great story!" replies. I can't believe it was just last year that I saw SSPU open up for Viva Voce at Iota–and it wasn't even sold out! I never heard their music before but their set blew me away. It's good to hear they're such cool people.
Cool isn't the word, fam. We were just breaking bread like they've known me forever. (Brian and I had a funny ass convo about "indie being the new black", then he made an argument that "black is always gonna be the new black". I got a kick outta that shit for obvious reasons. :D McRae, their tour manager, & Dave, their guitar tech, were showing me a lot of love as well. Real cool cats right there.) At no point did I ever feel like some hanger-on to some rock stars. I can't wait until they come back to D.C., and I plan on making it my personal mission to make it happen. I'll drop the band a line & give them the link to this thread. Maybe they'll post something or at least look at the thread, so we'll see. I'll keep y'all posted.
TheDirector217
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Re: WHAT A FU@*!N WEEKEND! Here is no why . . . (Long read, May 15, 2007 at 04:07 PM UTC #
Originally posted by kosmo:
Whats the difference between Well Known/Almost Famous and Famous?

The Pay

p.s. cool story
Yeah. I actually thought about y'all boardies while it was going on. More specifically you/econo & you be betty. I actually believe it was you or econo & also betty that put me on the Pickups. So, thanks. I have you all to thank as well.
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