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Doctor Doom
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Re: Fort Reno June 22, 2007 at 03:28 AM UTC #
Did it actually happen tonight? Very wet!
you be betty
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Re: Fort Reno June 22, 2007 at 03:30 AM UTC #
it did, and it was great!

there aint nothin' like dancin in the rain.


but i'll put money down that my camera breaks tomorrow…
kcjones119
Joined: May 04, 2004 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Fort Reno June 22, 2007 at 11:37 AM UTC #
Originally posted by andyrichter:
Question for Beth (or anyone who knows): at what point do you decide to cancel a show when there's a forecast of rain/thunder? or do you simply go on with the show and see what happens? and if it starts to rain during a set, do you wait for it to pass or just cancel the show on the spot? thanks!
You can always call the Ft Reno hotline at 703-318-2197. On rainish nights theres always an update on there as to what's goin' on.
kcjones119
Joined: May 04, 2004 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Fort Reno June 22, 2007 at 11:39 AM UTC #
Originally posted by Volk:
So, I'm thinking of driving there to check out the Evens/Lally show. Is there anything I should know about Fort Reno?
Bring bug spray and a blanket, but no drugs, alcohol or glass bottles.
kookiemnstr8
Joined: March 13, 2005 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Fort Reno June 22, 2007 at 12:51 PM UTC #
Everyone check out youbebetty's fantastic photos of last night on www.brightestyoungthings.com
tigersscareme
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Re: Fort Reno June 22, 2007 at 02:40 PM UTC #
the short story is: technically we're supposed to cancel a show if we see lightning.

i think mostly we leave it up to the comfort level of the band. we're certainly not going to ask you to do something you're not comfortable with. and ruining your gear is a big thing to ask of someone.

if it looks really dangerous, we'll call a show. monday and thursday weather.com must blow up for DC. if it looks like it's something that'll blow over (like last night) we will try to wait it out and cover equipment with tarps and under the stage.
last night all three bands were massively great sports and the show (i thought) was superfun.
tigersscareme
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Re: Fort Reno June 22, 2007 at 02:45 PM UTC #
hey Youbebetty-

Do you know about the sunday source summer…um…something photo contest? you can submit a photo taken on june 21 about "what summer means to you" or something.
you should totally submit one of those!

"HT2" is particularly lovely!!
you be betty
Joined: February 28, 2005 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Fort Reno June 24, 2007 at 06:01 PM UTC #
yeah! i actually submitted one the other night…it's the one where the bassist is bending over…though maybe i should have submitted the other one, hmmm. maybe they'll like it :)
Marty666
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Re: Fort Reno June 24, 2007 at 07:06 PM UTC #
with the invention of the portable dvd player (for point of purchase previews), and the vhs to dvd burner, i was contemplating setting up a stand at ft reno and selling dvds of old ft reno fugazi shows there.
since ian doesnt show up until the last band or so, any chance someone might chase me away sooner?
i would sell them at a reasonable price, say $6.66 or in exchange for 3 lbs of organic produce.
thoughts?
tigersscareme
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Re: Fort Reno June 24, 2007 at 11:41 PM UTC #
vending on national park land is illegal.

just say'n
anarchist
Joined: March 25, 2005 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Fort Reno June 25, 2007 at 04:05 AM UTC #
you can sell the dvds where the fr staff sells their t shirts.
nkotb
Joined: August 15, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Fort Reno June 25, 2007 at 06:49 PM UTC #
Any word on the bands tonight?

If you see either of these cuties, stop by and say hello.

<img src="http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q233/aobehr/lula-first.jpg" alt=" - " />

When I've shaved and don't have 6 chins, I'm actually quit handsome.
nkotb
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Re: Fort Reno June 26, 2007 at 01:53 PM UTC #
Anyone else make it out last night? I thought Lejune was pretty decent indie pop.

What a fun place to take a pooch!
kcjones119
Joined: May 04, 2004 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Fort Reno June 26, 2007 at 01:58 PM UTC #
I was there, I'm standing on the steps in that second picture.
allmy$to930
Joined: October 15, 2002 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Fort Reno June 26, 2007 at 02:23 PM UTC #
I was there. I really liked LeJeune. The lead singer sounds a lot like Morrissey. I wish they would have had a bit more time on stage.
andyrichter
Joined: September 17, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Fort Reno June 26, 2007 at 02:54 PM UTC #
how much time do the bands get?
tigersscareme
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Re: Fort Reno June 26, 2007 at 03:30 PM UTC #
The whole thing is only about 2 hours long..
in an ideal world, first band on at 7:15, off at 7:50, 2nd band on at 8:05 off at 8:35, third on at 8:50-9:30
you be betty
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Re: Fort Reno June 29, 2007 at 04:53 AM UTC #
hey hey, about that whole photo contest deal that we were talking about…

i just got an email from the post today stating that i was one of 25 semifinalists out of over 450 submissions. they are going to run the winner and four finalists in the source on the 8th, and said if they have room they'll run some of the others. if not, they'll all be up on their website. i am 99% positive i am not the winner or one of the other four since i didn't get notified further, but i'm still pretty shocked that i even got as far as i did.

so keep an eye out. sweet!!
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