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Title: Von Scharpling.
Post by: Jason on August 19, 2007, 08:00:55 AM
Its time to forget all about last week's drama and watch this, a 37 minute document of Von Scharpling's debut performance way back on February 1st 2005. It includes a rare behind the scenes glimpse as Von Scharpling warm up with an alternate version of Life On Mars and cameo appearances from the Cosmic Cowboy, DJ Terre T and Officer Tom.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Von Scharpling.........

[googlevid=425,350]http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5020712291188739569[/googlevid]
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: Sarah on August 19, 2007, 08:34:51 AM
Lovely!  Well, up to the 18:13 mark, where it stopped for me.  Right in the middle of my favorite song, too.  Rats. [Later:  got the whole thing in the end.]

You know, I was just wondering the other day whether Von Scharpling would ever play again.  Do you know if there's any chance of that?
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: bruce on August 19, 2007, 11:00:28 AM
Alright I know I should watch the whole thing but I just can't. I mean after that version of Life On Mars I've had my fill. How out little Petey has grown. When can a second show happen. With the new and drugged out Petey. Breaking out some of his Grateful Dead like jams*.







*as this is being typed I'm listening to 17 minute version of Truckin'
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: John Junk on August 19, 2007, 02:42:07 PM
Good times, man.  Thanks for posting this!
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: Trotskie on August 19, 2007, 02:57:38 PM
Oversized sunglasses!
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: LostInReno on August 19, 2007, 03:08:13 PM
That was friggin great!!!! But as i was watching it seemed like that Hogan was playing along with the band it was awesome
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: Richard_From_CHI on August 19, 2007, 04:57:09 PM
I was moved to tears.
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: christine on August 19, 2007, 09:23:03 PM
Holy shit, Von Scharpling.
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: Petey on August 19, 2007, 11:26:06 PM
that was fun. but i sucked.

thanks for posting it jason
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: Pat K on August 20, 2007, 11:45:43 AM
Holy guacamole.
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: High Rise Denudes on August 20, 2007, 06:37:34 PM
the minimalist one with the harmonica was pretty cool!
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: Sarah on August 20, 2007, 06:39:22 PM
"They Call Me"?  That's my fave.
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: Jason on August 20, 2007, 08:50:14 PM
I have to say, and I'm not trying to brown nose, I listened to it live and thought it was a goof but watching it I was really blown away by how good some of it was.
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: Richard_From_CHI on August 21, 2007, 12:31:19 AM
Quote from: Petey on August 19, 2007, 11:26:06 PM
that was fun. but i sucked.

thanks for posting it jason


You rocked Petey, rocked like a hurricane.
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: Tim K in DC on August 21, 2007, 07:56:04 PM
Top shelf!
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: LostInReno on August 21, 2007, 08:25:07 PM
did you say TopChef

(http://spoilerbuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/topcheflogo.jpg)
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: Richard_From_CHI on August 22, 2007, 07:56:46 AM
Now that the Big Dipper reunion has come together can a Von Scharpling reunion be far behind?
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: paul on September 02, 2007, 04:32:17 PM
i dunno, we'll have to convince OCDJ to come back from baltimore for a reunion to happen
with his cat costume
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: Tom Scharpling on September 03, 2007, 12:06:16 AM
Von Scharpling has broken up.

When I start my next group, it will leave that group of pikers in the dust. I'm going full-on Lou Reed ROCK AND ROLL ANIMAL next time.

Tom.
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: Chris L on September 03, 2007, 03:14:25 AM
Quote from: Tom Scharpling on September 03, 2007, 12:06:16 AM
When I start my next group, it will leave that group of pikers in the dust. I'm going full-on Lou Reed ROCK AND ROLL ANIMAL next time.

May I humbly request you go full-on Lou Reed TAKE NO PRISONERS instead?
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: dave from knoxville on September 03, 2007, 10:34:01 AM
I have begun to practice banging a theremin against an anvil, in case anyone decides to go full on metal machine music
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: Richard_From_CHI on September 05, 2007, 01:33:56 PM
I think I have that album of the anvil and Theremin.
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: Gentleman Jim on September 05, 2007, 04:53:29 PM
Tom,

If you're looking for a journeyman punk rock bass player or guitarist, I would like to know where and when the auditions are being held.


Sincerely,
Gentleman Jim
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: B_Buster on September 05, 2007, 05:48:55 PM
Quote from: Chris L on September 03, 2007, 03:14:25 AM
May I humbly request you go full-on Lou Reed TAKE NO PRISONERS instead?

Yeah, I can just see Tom now quoting the classy Lou Reed (doesn't he have a New Age album out now?): "Give me an issue and I'll give you a tissue. You can wipe your ass with it."

Like I said, always a class act.
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: bruce on September 06, 2007, 06:54:46 PM
I don't think Tom would approve

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/minder125/lou_reed.jpg)
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: B_Buster on September 07, 2007, 11:57:35 AM
Is that Lou's Mom on the phone?
Title: Re: Von Scharpling.
Post by: PatrickChew on September 07, 2007, 02:12:05 PM
Quote from: B_Buster on September 07, 2007, 11:57:35 AM
Is that Lou's Mom on the phone?

She's scheduling his electro shock appointment.