skeeter
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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Virginia, USA
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Posted on Apr 23 2008 11:56 AM
Just found this little note in my inbox, thought I'd pass it along...
A MESSAGE FROM LAIKA & THE COSMONAUTS
There sometimes comes a time in a band's career when things are still great, but you can sense that the natural lifespan is nearing the end. It´s nobody´s fault, there´s no reason for it, it just happens. That´s where we are with Laika & The Cosmonauts now. We love the band & music and are very proud of all the gigs and records we´ve done. We don´t wanna our good career to go where we end up being a bored/boring bar band that plays too few gigs to keep it tight, with the same songs all the time and gradually keeps getting worse and worse and in the process start hating the music and each other. So...
.. when we release the compilation, it will be , not only to celebrate our 20th anniversary, but also to enhance the enjoyment of our farewell tour and make it an appropriate finale for the 20 year on the road - we intend to have fun and play great gigs! We´ll do as many shows as possible in Finland in august-november and then october in USA.
We´ll be playing the east coast, hopefully the west coast too and then play our final gigs at the Continental Club in Austin, our home away from home (oct 31st and nov 1st) and...after which we'll have a few beers and relax, you know...
THANK´S EVERYBODY! JOIN US FOR THE CELEBRATION!
— Paul
Atomic Mosquitos
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tonybologna
Joined: Mar 06, 2006
Posts: 796
Oakland
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Posted on Apr 23 2008 12:52 PM
I got this email as well. Sad news, but I understand. It's better to stop the band before it gets boring and uninspired. Laika and the Cosmonauts are the best surf-instro-guitar-organ-random band. I can't describe how much I love them.
I really REALLY hope they'll be able to make it out to the west coast, because I don't know if I can afford the flight out east.
— Science friction burns my fingers.
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Apr 23 2008 12:58 PM
bummer, but understandable.
I posted in the show announcements area that
I had heard rumor of a Halibuts reunion show, and Laika would be on the Bill.
might have to make a trip to Texas for the last show.
Jeff(bigtikidude)
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11058
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Apr 23 2008 01:10 PM
Tony, if we have to, we'll go to Texas - Yee Haaaaaaaw!
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
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tonybologna
Joined: Mar 06, 2006
Posts: 796
Oakland
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Posted on Apr 23 2008 01:16 PM
DannySnyder
Tony, if we have to, we'll go to Texas - Yee Haaaaaaaw!
For some reason I overlooked that section of the email  .
Great excuse to make a first visit to Austin.
— Science friction burns my fingers.
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UnsteadyFreddie
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2979
Hell\'s Kitchen, NYC
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Posted on Apr 23 2008 01:34 PM
I too got this e/mail when I just logged on about 15 minutes ago
I am gonna try and catch as many of their US shows as I can
I have a SURF-ROCK SHINDIG November 1st but that doesn't mean I can't get to AUSTIN for October 31st, now...does it?
when someone gets 'official' confirmation' of the show with THE HALIBUTS, please post it .... better still, let me know off-line at schizofredric@yahoo.com
thxxxx,
UNSTEADY FREDDIE
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drumuitar
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 813
Boise, ID
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Posted on Apr 23 2008 02:43 PM
BOOOO HISSSS! When Local Warming was released, I kindof got the feeling that they were veering off course. I wish there was a way I could get out to see them 
— Shawn Martin
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tommyalvarado
Joined: Jan 03, 2008
Posts: 512
Delaware, USA
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Posted on Apr 23 2008 04:03 PM
Dang... This is sad news. I will definitely be at the show in Philadelphia on 10/22...
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Ruhar
Joined: Jun 21, 2007
Posts: 3909
San Diego, CA
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Posted on Apr 23 2008 04:06 PM
Yeah, this is definitely a bummer. But, you've got to appreciate how their making a very graceful exit. Definitely my favorite instrumental band of any genre and I love absolutely everything they ever put out. I hope they come somewhere close so I can finally see them live.
— Ryan
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ElMonstroPorFavor
Joined: Sep 01, 2006
Posts: 2732
New Orleans, LA
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Posted on Apr 23 2008 04:06 PM
It's no quick drive from New Orleans to Austin, but for Laika a very doable one. Glad they decided to end it this way
— Storm Surge of Reverb: Surf & Instro Radio
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19305
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Apr 23 2008 10:25 PM
Holy crap. I must see them. Do they have dates posted somewhere?
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UnsteadyFreddie
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2979
Hell\'s Kitchen, NYC
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Posted on Apr 23 2008 10:31 PM
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UnsteadyFreddie
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Hell\'s Kitchen, NYC
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Posted on Apr 23 2008 10:35 PM
oh, and their 2008 dates in FINLAND in case you are interested
http://www.laikaandthecosmonauts.com/gigs/index.php3
they haven't posted anything yet on their MySpace page
http://www.myspace.com/laikaandthecosmonauts
UNSTEADY FREDDIE
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25600
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Apr 23 2008 11:00 PM
I think that the Halibuts and Laika west coast shows will prob be mid Oct.
Jeff(bigtikidude)
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brandonio
Joined: Jan 23, 2007
Posts: 885
Indianapolis, In
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Posted on Apr 23 2008 11:17 PM
What a freakin bummer! I really wish we could get them to play a show in the mid-west.Maybe Chicago or somewhere like that.I personally like there live album almost better than any of there studio releases.
You know i am very ashamed to say I actually have a close personal friend who had the nerve to trade in a Laika and the Cosmonauts CD  I never want to slap my friend, but i did then.
Anyone how is lucky enough to see these guys is a very lucky person 
— Reverb, It's A Way Of Life!
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UnsteadyFreddie
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2979
Hell\'s Kitchen, NYC
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Posted on Apr 23 2008 11:48 PM
I have some great shots from their 2004 visit
Brian, is there a thread that goes back to then somewhere in cyberspace, so maybe I can post pix there?
Or should I just set up a new thread?
LAIKA rules
UNSTEADY FREDDIE
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tdsurf
Joined: Aug 13, 2007
Posts: 409
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Posted on Apr 24 2008 12:14 PM
I just heard of this group from Domenic Priore who is probably their biggest fan and after watching a few clips on YT, I absolutely MUST see these guys before the end. Please please please come to California or I will surely drive to Tejas!
t
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UnsteadyFreddie
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2979
Hell\'s Kitchen, NYC
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Posted on Apr 24 2008 01:15 PM
as far as I know, California ('West Coast') dates are being worked on as we speak
hope they go to SEATTLE, give me a chance to visit there (never been)
Unsteady Freddie
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surfraptor
Joined: Dec 27, 2006
Posts: 336
near Amsterdam
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Posted on Apr 27 2008 02:38 AM
Sad news indeed, but at least we have the albums...thanks for the music guys!!!
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19305
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Aug 16 2008 12:32 PM
Here are some dates:
http://www.laikaandthecosmonauts.com/gigs/
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