From: owner-grand-funk To: grand-funk-digest Subject: grand-funk V1 #18 Reply-To: Errors-To: owner-grand-funk Precedence: bulk grand-funk Wednesday, 26 February 1997 Volume 01 : Number 018 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: einar@rfci.net Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 20:12:29 -0500 Subject: Who goes where Hey Funkers, Can we get a list going of who plans to be where for the concerts. So far I'm thinking about being in Detroit, nothing for sure though. New York is probably closer but who is gonna take care of my country ass in NY? Bill P. haven't heard a peep out of you. Have you given up on the funk? - -- Jeff Cochran - AKA - Funkola ------------------------------ From: Phil Catalano Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 18:21:21 -0700 (MST) Subject: Re: Who goes where Fellow Funkers, I'm planning on going to the NYC show first with Detroit as a backup if for some reason I can't get tix to NY. I'm also going to try to make the LA show too. I think it's all gonna depend on who gets tickets to which shows. But I'm really looking forward to meeting all of you great people. I'll certainly let you guys know which shows I'm going to once it's finalized. And Jeff, no need to worry about the NY thing. I feel pretty comfortable in NY since that's where I'm from (Long Island). But I love going to the city. And, especially if you're hanging out with a group of people, it's no fuckin' problem! I would love to meet up with you in NY. Don't worry about your country ass!!! We'll all take care of you. Phil - --==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--= Phil Catalano phil.catalano@mci.com - --==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--= On Tue, 25 Feb 1997 einar@rfci.net wrote: > Hey Funkers, > > Can we get a list going of who plans to be where for the concerts. > > So far I'm thinking about being in Detroit, nothing for sure though. New > York is probably closer but who is gonna take care of my country ass in > NY? > > Bill P. haven't heard a peep out of you. Have you given up on the funk? > -- > Jeff Cochran - AKA - Funkola > > ------------------------------ From: Phil Catalano Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 18:29:49 -0700 (MST) Subject: Re: Beacon I really can't comment on it. I don't live in NY any more, I'm in Colorado Springs (quite different), but I still go to the city once a year. As far as the security thing with the Beacon and the backstage stuff, I'm sure that's true but I wasn't counting on getting backstage anyway. If I could I would obviously love to but wouldn't do it unless it was legit, especially with those man-eating gorillas. I have dealt with security guards in NYC and he's right, they don't fuck around! But as long as you're not doing anything against the rules they're fine! That's my 2 cents! Phil - --==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--= Phil Catalano phil.catalano@mci.com - --==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--==--= On Tue, 25 Feb 1997 einar@rfci.net wrote: > Funker's > > I received a note today from JaySonics about some other stuff and he > threw this in for advice. > > < hey listen babe...i noticed on the newsletter a lot of funk heads are > planning a big backstage hit! > > 'listen maybe you can post this to avoid problems...jeff > > I have been to the beacon in n.y. 1,000s of times (being a new yorker) > and > one thing is for sure the security is one of the toughest anywhere. they > do > not PLAY GAMES and take no SHIT! unless you got an authorized backstage > pass it is impossible to get backstage. > lennon lived 7 blocks from the place and since his death that place with > shows is AIR TIGHT with security. No offical pass FORGET IT! These > bouncers > and security people are MAN EATERS! > be safe and be cool! > > > Jay was born and lived in NY until four years ago. He now lives in S.F. > Can one of the Catalano Bro's comment on this as well. > > -- > Jeff Cochran - AKA - Funkola > > > ------------------------------ From: mr.blues@juno.com (Bruce A Thomas) Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 21:43:09 EST Subject: Re: Who goes where Hey Jeff... I definitely want to see the NYC show. NYC is a great place to visit and bands usually have a good time there before the show, so I'd say a good show is bound to happen ((not that they would ever have a bad show)) the NYC show will most likely going to be outstanding. If finances would allow I'd love to see all three shows but I know that cannot happen..so out of the three, the NYC show is the one.. NOW is the time to make plane and hotel reservations.... - -=[ Mr.Blues ]=- On Tue, 25 Feb 1997 20:12:29 -0500 einar@rfci.net writes: >Hey Funkers, > >Can we get a list going of who plans to be where for the concerts. > >So far I'm thinking about being in Detroit, nothing for sure though. >New >York is probably closer but who is gonna take care of my country ass >in >NY? > >Bill P. haven't heard a peep out of you. Have you given up on the >funk? >-- >Jeff Cochran - AKA - Funkola > > ------------------------------ From: Bruce Thomas Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 14:46:03 -0800 Subject: Beacon Schedule Site Here's the Beacon Theatre's page of upcoming events...GFR does not show up yet...but keep checking. Looks like ticket purchase info is near linked from site as well... http://www.tourdates.com/venue/404818.html - -- -=[ Bruce ]=- /~~\_/~\ ,,, | #=#==========# \_/~\_/ ``` ------------------------------ From: thesonics@earthlink.net (Jay Siekierski) Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 18:58:23 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: Beacon Schedule Site >Here's the Beacon Theatre's page of upcoming events...GFR does not show >up yet...but keep checking. Looks like ticket purchase info is near >linked from site as well... > >http://www.tourdates.com/venue/404818.html > >-- > j here beacon shows used to as of 4 years ago go on sale 3 to 4 >weeks before the show -=[ Bruce ]=- > >/~~\_/~\ ,,, > | #=#==========# >\_/~\_/ ``` The Sonics The All Music Related Site! Music Editor: Jay 'Sonics' Siekierski http://home.earthlink.net/~thesonics/ E Mail thesonics@earthlink.net Phone & Fax:1-415-775-9912 Jay Siekierski 444 Larkin St. #22 S.F. CA. 94102 U.S. of A. Something To Think On? "Make Somebody Happy" Carlos Santana '92 "All You Got To Do Is Let That Sun Come Shining Through And Give Yourself Some Positive Vibrations" Alvin Lee '74 ------------------------------ From: thesonics@earthlink.net (Jay Siekierski) Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 19:10:28 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: Who goes where >Hey Jeff... >go man! j >I definitely want to see the NYC show. NYC is a great place to visit and >bands usually have a good time there before the show, so I'd say a good >show is bound to happen ((not that they would ever have a bad show)) the >NYC show will most likely going to be outstanding. > >If finances would allow I'd love to see all three shows but I know that >cannot happen..so out of the three, the NYC show is the one.. > >NOW is the time to make plane and hotel reservations.... > >-=[ Mr.Blues ]=- > >On Tue, 25 Feb 1997 20:12:29 -0500 einar@rfci.net writes: >>Hey Funkers, >> >>Can we get a list going of who plans to be where for the concerts. >> >>So far I'm thinking about being in Detroit, nothing for sure though. >>New >>York is probably closer but who is gonna take care of my country ass >>in >>NY? >> >>Bill P. haven't heard a peep out of you. Have you given up on the >>funk? >>-- >>Jeff Cochran - AKA - Funkola >> >> The Sonics The All Music Related Site! Music Editor: Jay 'Sonics' Siekierski http://home.earthlink.net/~thesonics/ E Mail thesonics@earthlink.net Phone & Fax:1-415-775-9912 Jay Siekierski 444 Larkin St. #22 S.F. CA. 94102 U.S. of A. Something To Think On? "Make Somebody Happy" Carlos Santana '92 "All You Got To Do Is Let That Sun Come Shining Through And Give Yourself Some Positive Vibrations" Alvin Lee '74 ------------------------------ From: "Michael Catalano" Date: Wed, 26 Feb 97 5:34:47 EST Subject: re: Beacon I've lived in NYC and Long Island (a suburb of the city) all my life too. However, I can't comment on the "backstage security" of the Beacon. Maybe we should try and get some legitimate backstage passes. Hey, Phil, why don't you ask Fishoff if he could throw you a half dozen passes? You've been helping him out. What do you think? Mick - ------------- Original Text From: einar@rfci.net, on 2/25/97 8:07 PM: Funker's I received a note today from JaySonics about some other stuff and he threw this in for advice. < hey listen babe...i noticed on the newsletter a lot of funk heads are planning a big backstage hit! 'listen maybe you can post this to avoid problems...jeff I have been to the beacon in n.y. 1,000s of times (being a new yorker) and one thing is for sure the security is one of the toughest anywhere. they do not PLAY GAMES and take no SHIT! unless you got an authorized backstage pass it is impossible to get backstage. lennon lived 7 blocks from the place and since his death that place with shows is AIR TIGHT with security. No offical pass FORGET IT! These bouncers and security people are MAN EATERS! be safe and be cool! > Jay was born and lived in NY until four years ago. He now lives in S.F. Can one of the Catalano Bro's comment on this as well. - -- Jeff Cochran - AKA - Funkola ------------------------------ From: "Michael Catalano" Date: Wed, 26 Feb 97 6:11:25 EST Subject: Re: gfr show NYC!! Hey Bluesman! Good to hear from you! You're on my list for two tickets. Be advised: Unless the Beacon had its roof burned off in a fire, it's an ENCLOSED structure. Actually, it's a pretty cool place. It's really old and really small, a great place to see GFR! All the shows I've been to there have been assigned seating. I'm not sure if cameras will be allowed, I'll call and ask and then let you know. Come on up, make a weekend of it. We can definately show you around the city and Long Island! In the words of Mark Farner (1972): "It's good to be back in New York City!" Mick - ------------- Original Text From: mr.blues@juno.com (Bruce A Thomas), on 2/25/97 6:27 PM: <> Hello Mick! Definitely two tickets....maybe more! I'd really appreciate your effort if you could obtain the tickets!! We want to fly in fron the Norfolk, VA area...maybe send some time in the city as well. Wonder if camera will be allowed? I know how to make GREAT concert photos.... So everyone's saying it's an outdoor theatre...will it be a seated show or festival type? If I get to go....and if it is seated and we can be close...and camera's are allowed....then everyone on this list is in for some GREAT GFR photos, they will be my gift to everyone!! - -=[ Mr.Blues ]=- On Tue, 25 Feb 97 9:24:14 EST "Michael Catalano" writes: >Both Phil and me have our eyes peeled for the Beacon Theatre tix. Let me >know how many tix you want so I know how many to order when they go on >sale. > >Mick ------------------------------ From: "William A. Parrette" Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 08:33:41 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: Who goes where Hi all, It's been a strange week-or-so for me here. Being a contrac- tor, taking care of your own invoicing and accounts/receivables and then having to handle collections really "bites." Then, to top it off, I walk into class Monday morning and find out they have drastically rewritten and reorganized the class I'm supposed to teach. Maybe I should think about getting a "real job." On Tue, 25 Feb 1997 einar@rfci.net wrote: > Can we get a list going of who plans to be where for the concerts ... This sounds like a great idea. But, the chatter about who's going where on the list doesn't seem to be too organized. Maybe I should put up a Web page for this -- sort of a central clearing house for who's going to which show and how to get in touch with one another once there. What do you all think? > ... > So far I'm thinking about being in Detroit, nothing for sure though. New > York is probably closer but who is gonna take care of my country ass in > NY? ... Well, I would love to go to all three. Hell, I'd also like to attend the show in Bosnia! But, short of winning the lottery, I'll probably try for the Detroit show. It's just 5 short hours straight up I-75 from me -- and it's on a Sunday. I don't know if my midwestern ass is much different from your "country ass," Jeff. But, I have found NYC to be a marvelous city to *visit* on occasion and I always look forward to another *visit* from time to time. For those of us that are going to Detroit, I want to find some way that we can all get together -- perhaps before the show -- or at least be able to recognize each other. I'm going to write to Fishof about some other ideas along these lines. > ... > Bill P. haven't heard a peep out of you. Have you given up on the funk? No, I haven't given up -- really! It's just been a little tough around my "neck of the woods" recently. Sorry for being sort of silent but I'm starting to get back "into the swing of things" here soon. I've cleaned up Fishof's announcement and posted it off of my Reunion page and I've managed to finally re- ply to most of the people who have been expecting one -- there are still a couple of you to go. Anyway, Funk On! Let's try to help the band, as Fishof says, be the comeback story of the year. Tell all of your friends and neighbors, call your local radio and TV stations, get to all of your aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews -- let everybody know the Funk is back and right on track! 1997 is the Year of the Funk!!! Take care and always grok in fullness ... Bill-- ...who heard that minds are like parachutes -- they function only when open. |\_/| (42?) +--------------------------+--------------------------+-- =( o O )= / ---+ |William A. (Bill) Parrette|7177 Heritage Drive | /\ " /\ | |wap@one.net |Westchester, OH 45069-4012| | |\_/| | | | *** http://w3.one.net/~wap/ *** | \_>---<_/ | +------------------- 513-779-0780 --------------------+-- (___|___) -----+ ------------------------------ From: "Michael Catalano" Date: Wed, 26 Feb 97 6:37:56 EST Subject: Re: Who goes where Web page, good idea! Do it. Mick - ------------- Original Text From: "William A. Parrette" , on 2/26/97 8:33 AM: Hi all, It's been a strange week-or-so for me here. Being a contrac- tor, taking care of your own invoicing and accounts/receivables and then having to handle collections really "bites." Then, to top it off, I walk into class Monday morning and find out they have drastically rewritten and reorganized the class I'm supposed to teach. Maybe I should think about getting a "real job." On Tue, 25 Feb 1997 einar@rfci.net wrote: > Can we get a list going of who plans to be where for the concerts ... This sounds like a great idea. But, the chatter about who's going where on the list doesn't seem to be too organized. Maybe I should put up a Web page for this -- sort of a central clearing house for who's going to which show and how to get in touch with one another once there. What do you all think? > ... > So far I'm thinking about being in Detroit, nothing for sure though. New > York is probably closer but who is gonna take care of my country ass in > NY? ... Well, I would love to go to all three. Hell, I'd also like to attend the show in Bosnia! But, short of winning the lottery, I'll probably try for the Detroit show. It's just 5 short hours straight up I-75 from me -- and it's on a Sunday. I don't know if my midwestern ass is much different from your "country ass," Jeff. But, I have found NYC to be a marvelous city to *visit* on occasion and I always look forward to another *visit* from time to time. For those of us that are going to Detroit, I want to find some way that we can all get together -- perhaps before the show -- or at least be able to recognize each other. I'm going to write to Fishof about some other ideas along these lines. > ... > Bill P. haven't heard a peep out of you. Have you given up on the funk? No, I haven't given up -- really! It's just been a little tough around my "neck of the woods" recently. Sorry for being sort of silent but I'm starting to get back "into the swing of things" here soon. I've cleaned up Fishof's announcement and posted it off of my Reunion page and I've managed to finally re- ply to most of the people who have been expecting one -- there are still a couple of you to go. Anyway, Funk On! Let's try to help the band, as Fishof says, be the comeback story of the year. Tell all of your friends and neighbors, call your local radio and TV stations, get to all of your aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews -- let everybody know the Funk is back and right on track! 1997 is the Year of the Funk!!! Take care and always grok in fullness ... Bill-- ...who heard that minds are like parachutes -- they function only when open. |\_/| (42?) +--------------------------+--------------------------+-- =( o O )= / ---+ |William A. (Bill) Parrette|7177 Heritage Drive | /\ " /\ | |wap@one.net |Westchester, OH 45069-4012| | |\_/| | | | *** http://w3.one.net/~wap/ *** | \_>---<_/ | +------------------- 513-779-0780 --------------------+-- (___|___) -----+ ------------------------------ From: Mike Adair Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 07:58:59 -0800 Subject: Re: Who goes where When there's a wish, nothing happens. Where there's a will, there's a way. I am planning to be at the NY concert, compliments of my employer (!). I have found an IBM class (I'm a systems analyst) in NY on the 24th and 25th. I've got a feeling that my plane just might happen to be 'delayed' on the 25th, for about, say, long enough to stop by the Beacon Theatre . I live in Dallas. I WILL see GFR one more time. I always love it when a plan comes together. Iceing on this 'cake' would be to hook up with folks who need to get to the airport after the concert, in order to split up cab fare! Think big. Which brings me to another question. From the response to GFR in '96, do you think 3000 capacity will be enough? I DON'T THINK SO. Maybe Fishof isn't thinking big enough, hmm?? Keep me on the curve with this list, if it evolves. Thanks einar@rfci.net wrote: > > Hey Funkers, > > Can we get a list going of who plans to be where for the concerts. > > So far I'm thinking about being in Detroit, nothing for sure though. New > York is probably closer but who is gonna take care of my country ass in > NY? > > Bill P. haven't heard a peep out of you. Have you given up on the funk? > -- > Jeff Cochran - AKA - Funkola ------------------------------ From: mr.blues@juno.com (Bruce A Thomas) Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 09:02:09 EST Subject: Re: gfr show NYC!! On Wed, 26 Feb 97 6:11:25 EST "Michael Catalano" writes: >Hey Bluesman! Good to hear from you! >You're on my list for two tickets. Hey Mick... Cool man...I REALLY appreciate! >Be advised: Unless the Beacon had its roof burned off in a fire, it's >an ENCLOSED structure. Actually, it's a pretty cool place. It's really >old and really small, a great place to see GFR! All the shows I've been >to there have been assigned seating. I'm not sure if cameras will be >allowed, I'll call and ask and then let you know. Ok...I acknowledged I had the Greek and Beacon mixed up! Please do check on the camera deal...but I bet they are not allowed...that seems to be the ststus quo these days... >Come on up, make a weekend of it. We can definately show you around >the city and Long Island! Your ON! Where on long Island are you?? >In the words of Mark Farner (1972): "It's good to be back in New York >City!" I hear ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - -=[ Mr.Blues ]=- ------------------------------ From: einar@rfci.net Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 09:32:20 -0500 Subject: April 25th Johnola, May need to be gone that weekend for 3-4 days. Let me know if BM can plan her world tour around it. - -- Jeff Cochran - AKA - Funkola ------------------------------ From: "Michael Catalano" Date: Wed, 26 Feb 97 7:58:43 EST Subject: re: Re: Who goes where Alright Mike! I love the perks of some jobs. Bill indicated that he may be setting up a Web page so we can see each others' itineraries (spelling?). Phil, me, and a few of our buddies can hook up with you and Jeff and whoever else. Keep us informed. And let me know if you want me to try to get you a ticket for the NYC show.... Got to get it together! Mick ------------------------------ From: Phil Catalano Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 09:11:07 -0700 (MST) Subject: Re: Beacon Schedule Site > Here's the Beacon Theatre's page of upcoming events...GFR does not show > up yet...but keep checking. Looks like ticket purchase info is near > linked from site as well... > > http://www.tourdates.com/venue/404818.html There's also one at http://www.nysite.com/westside/b7/beacth.htm with the address and phone number. The phone # does not have an area code. It might be 212 but I don't know. Phil ------------------------------ From: Phil Catalano Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 09:54:30 -0700 (MST) Subject: re: Beacon On Wed, 26 Feb 1997, Michael Catalano wrote: > I've lived in NYC and Long Island (a suburb of the city) all my life too. > However, I can't comment on the "backstage security" of the Beacon. Maybe > we should try and get some legitimate backstage passes. Hey, Phil, why > don't you ask Fishoff if he could throw you a half dozen passes? You've > been helping him out. What do you think? Actually, I've been thinking about doing that. I'm just trying to figure out how to word it. And who knows what will come of it? It can't hurt to try!!! Phil ------------------------------ From: Mike Adair Date: Wed, 26 Feb 1997 15:35:53 -0800 Subject: Fresh idea A Web site would be very useful to get us all organized. Perhaps a chat site, too? Unless there is one already. I've only stumbled across the recent GFR 'wave' a few days ago and don't know everything there is to know 'bout it. But I will. Forgive my ignorance. Regards ------------------------------ End of grand-funk V1 #18 ************************