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--- In , MalcolmO <MalcolmO@c...> wrote:
> > if they know in advance it won't
> > be a problem.
>
> Yeah, right. It's NEVER a problem for _them_; it's ALWAYS a problem
> for _me_. I'll go when they supply (and charge for) concert only.
Hello Malcolm;
I'm sorry to hear about the vegeterian problem. I totally understand
your situation, and wish it wasn't quite structured like it is. The
organizers are really trying to appeal to middle-aged people who are
in it for the nostalgia, who have some money, and who will appreciate
the convenience of having the entire day's event taken care of by
someone else. From what I understand, they're having great success
in selling tickets so far. For what it's worth, I know the
organizers, and they are fans of the music first and foremost, though
they've really gotten their act together with organizing the event.
I think they can be trusted when they say that they will take care of
you. They are definitely not doing this to make a buck, but to
spread the appreciation for the music of the Shadows.
The attendees will be in for a bit of a shock when we start playing,
cause we ain't no nostalgia act! In fact, I'm purposefully picking
out the most rockin' songs by the Shadows to play at the event. Oh,
and we're loud! Let's hope they let us get away with it. BTW, the
last time at this event I had a chance to speak to Bruce Welch of the
Shadows at length, and it's really something to meet him. He's a
total gentleman, and is very kind, warm and genuine to his fans.
It's worth going there just to meet him, believe me. And then Jet
Harris and Licorice Locking will be there, too, who are also happy to
chat to the fans and are very nice. How many times can you meet
(pleasant!) rock and roll legends in person?
Anyway, if you still don't fancy attending the event, the Troubadours
will be playing a couple of other shows this summer. We're playing in
Indianapolis with the Nebulas and Destination Earth on July 12th.
Then we'll be playing in Chicago on August 23rd as part of the
Exotica 2003 Weekend:
Lots of tiki art and fruity drinks (and with a bit of luck a few hula
girls too!) will be involved. We'll be playing with the Volcanos and
the Cocktail Preachers. We're still working on a possible Detroit
show for August or September. It'll be a great Summer! Hope to see
some of you at these shows. If you're there, join me in raising a
glass in fond memory of Rip Thrillby.
Ivan
