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TameThaTane 
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Posted on: Jun. 14 2005,8:22 pm |
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Ya, you're right, you should be there Repoman.
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My choice is what I choose to do,
And if I'm causing no harm, it shouldn't bother you.
Your choice is who you choose to be,
And if you're causin' no harm, then you're alright with me.
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FlyguyAL
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Posted on: Jun. 14 2005,8:43 pm |
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^^
Tame| Quote (REPOMAN @ June 14 2005,4:09,pm) | | The board cockbite |
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FlyguyAL
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Posted on: Jun. 16 2005,9:00 pm |
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| Quote (FlyguyAL @ June 14 2005,7:56,pm) | | The date is wrong on the forum calendar. |
Again unless Bret's website and the original post are wrong. It is Sun the 19th not Sat the 18th as the Forum calendar has it.
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red rocker
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Posted on: Jun. 16 2005,10:59 pm |
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Hey, come on. The guy is playing here on a day off. In between gigs. On his way to Minneapolis and said I'll do it. I think it is cool that he is playing at Jaxx. Most of the rockers like Michaels don't need the cash but just love playing for the fans. He can still play and sing. A good crowd just makes for an opportunity to get more musicians here. Nice job Jaxx!
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allergic to bogus
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Posted on: Jun. 17 2005,12:35 am |
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No kidding. Just tell me that he hasn't gone country!!!
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Oh come on you figure it out
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TameThaTane
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Posted on: Jun. 17 2005,1:02 am |
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Best Poison song is Fallen Angel.
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My choice is what I choose to do,
And if I'm causing no harm, it shouldn't bother you.
Your choice is who you choose to be,
And if you're causin' no harm, then you're alright with me.
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sychakmadonna
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Posted on: Jun. 17 2005,1:42 am |
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[b][glow=HAPPY FATHER'S DAY !!!!!!!][/glow]
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REPOMAN
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Posted on: Jun. 17 2005,4:02 am |
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Big question for the Bret Michaels event...
who will throw their panties on the stage first - TTT or some 2 bit groupie...:laugh:
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flurry282
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Posted on: Jun. 17 2005,4:35 am |
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| Quote (TameThaTane @ June 14 2005,11:21,am) | | Unbelievable how far a major star can slide down the totem pole over time. |
TTT,
Unbelievable how fourteen words can nail an entire coffin shut in proving someones premature ejaculations of the mouth with regard to thier oblivious ignorance on a given subject matter.
I would assume you meant that Bret's career is such that he is currently being forced to play assumedly subpar venues such as Jaxx in a less than desirable market such as Albert Lea because he has slid so far down the totem pole that this is his only option to pay his bills.
Thus proves the point.
Red Rocker pretty much hit the nail on the head with his post. Bret still has the star status to sell out major arenas worldwide. He doesn't need this gig. Or any of the gigs on his current solo tour. Here is an individual who has garnered astronomical success (22 million albums sold), has had his house recently featured on MTV Cribs, (and its not a three-bedroom rambler), has a movie production company with Charlie Sheen, has penned songs for numerous other stars, "knew" Pam Anderson WAY before Tommy Lee (and actually succeeded in keeping that video private), was a judge on Nashville Star (hosted by Leann Rimes; no slouch either, and performed numerous duets with her) and was just featured on the cover of Billboard Magazine, a Zine about what's hot in the music industry.
Wouldn't really call that "sliding down the totem pole". Bret is a unique artist and has garnered his success because of his devotion to his art and doing what he loves: Music.
He has had tremendous success as a singer/songwriter with Poison, and still tours with the group. He also has a passion for his solo music, which leans toward the "Americana" genre of music. Not really country, but still rootsy. Think Mellenkamp, the Geardaddies, and the Jayhawks.
So why come to Albert Lea and play a venue such as Jaxx?
It's not money. Guaranteed. And it's not because he's "slid down the totem pole".
Bret likes to play his music for people. He is infamous for being an everyday Joe and hanging out with people at shows, signing autographs and yapping with fans until they're gone. Drives security staffs nuts!
I think its great! Knowing you can sell out 20,000 seat arenas and still desiring to play to 400 people in a small town bar and WANTING to meet everyone that attends the shows and talk to them.
WOW! Pretty rare for an artist nowadays.
True, Jaxx isn't a "pro-level" venue per se. But they've managed to pull off some "national" acts (Great White, Warrant, Firehouse) for SOME reason. And its attitudes like yours that will keep this town in the dark ages as far as entertainment and "something to do" goes.
I wonder how many people will book hotel rooms on that night, eat at local establishments, shop at stores, buy gas, etc., during this event. Sure, not millions of dollars worth, but its something. And it can't help but be an economy boost for the community.
And I wonder what type of risk the owner is taking in booking a show of this type knowing that there are cynical pessimists such as you out there that are content to bitch and moan about all things unfair and not conforming to your personal agenda because you are uncontent with your lot in life? At least they're trying to shake a little life into this town and put it on the map by trying to draw outside business in from a regional standpoint. Because the town itself is currently not in the position to support a show of this type on its own. But thats where the ball starts rolling ever so slowly. Economic development can come from many sources. Existing businesses included. And we, as a community, should support that development as a whole, regardless of wether we choose to participate or not. Bringing outside dollars in is a benefit. No matter how its sliced, it creates a bigger pie.
It's a sad thing that you have been resigned to feeding off the negativity of this forum in order to satisfy the craving for attention that has somehow escaped you.
Though, I must admit, it can be somewhat entertaining.
I have witnessed psychologically deprived adolescents deploying the same patterns of rebellion as you employ here.
Before you choose to denegrate an individual or situation again, I would suggest that you humble yourself to asking some questions, or gathering some facts about an issue before piping in, or trying to hijack an issue to a certain topic of which you presumably feel enlightened enough about to feel superior to those who aren't as "enlighted" as you.
Your comment on this issue was so thoughtlessly insulting to so many people on so many levels, and one so full of self-flatulating, ego-tripping, misguided ninkompoop, that I can't fathom the self-defeatists depth of moronic ignorance that crossed your brainwaves unchecked before you uttered such a sickly sadistacal attempt at soothing your inner demons.
Hope to not see you at the show! And it may be time for a name change.
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flurry282
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Posted on: Jun. 17 2005,4:57 am |
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That should stir some things up.:D
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