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Title: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: TL on July 11, 2008, 12:11:14 PM

It's in Woodbridge - who's goin'? (http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=dDBpdjQ4ZXBkYnNua282ZGw2aWI4bGxmbDggZG1xOWlyaGVrdGxrbG40YWU4Mm1zN2tlZG9AZw&ctz=America/New_York)

Here's the flyer. (http://www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us/Pdfs/concertflyer-08.pdf) 
The other shows in the series look great, too - Lou Christie?  "Lightning Strikes?"  I wonder if he can still the notes??!?!?
The Duprees?
The Infernos?
("Rocksplosion" sounds frightening, though.)
Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: Spoony on July 11, 2008, 01:08:59 PM
Yesterday, I was working hard to embarrass someone by trying to get him to sing "For The Longest Time" with me in acapella on the subway.

What the hell is a "Planotone?" That is a mush-mouthed word that is doesn't know is it wants to be planets, plantains, or ska. Only the hippest guidance councilor, Kenny "Call Me Kenny" Vance knows for sure.
Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: Pat K on July 11, 2008, 01:16:45 PM
What the hell is a "Planotone?" That is a mush-mouthed word that is doesn't know is it wants to be planets, plantains, or ska. Only the hippest guidance councilor, Kenny "Call Me Kenny" Vance knows for sure.

The Planotones are actually Plano, Texas's premier soul-fusion combo.
Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: Spoony on July 11, 2008, 01:59:29 PM
Here I stand, humbled.
Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: Wes on July 11, 2008, 02:16:22 PM
I was in a car with someone last weekend and "For The Longest Time" was on the radio. She started to explain why, but I had already thrown open the door and done a tuck and roll onto the highway.

But still, I would totally sing that on the subway.
Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: Fido on July 11, 2008, 03:24:39 PM
Me too.  Life is too short, you might as well act as stupid as you can.

http://www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us/Pdfs/concertflyer-08.pdf (http://www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us/Pdfs/concertflyer-08.pdf)

Wow, that is one of the worst flyers I have ever seen in my life.  I actually just saved it on my hard drive for that reason. The crimes are almost too numerous to adequately address. Stretching and distorting graphics and type to fill/fit the space available, leaving practically no white space, using different fonts for practically every space on the poster, using Comic Sans, incorporating graphic elements for no apparent reason whatsoever.  I could go on, but that's plenty.
Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: Dan B on July 11, 2008, 03:45:28 PM
They play Toad's Place all the time.  So does Badfish- tribute to Sublime.
Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: TL on July 11, 2008, 03:49:45 PM
Me too.  Life is too short, you might as well act as stupid as you can.

http://www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us/Pdfs/concertflyer-08.pdf (http://www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us/Pdfs/concertflyer-08.pdf)

Wow, that is one of the worst flyers I have ever seen in my life.  I actually just saved it on my hard drive for that reason. The crimes are almost too numerous to adequately address. Stretching and distorting graphics and type to fill/fit the space available, leaving practically no white space, using different fonts for practically every space on the poster, using Comic Sans, incorporating graphic elements for no apparent reason whatsoever.  I could go on, but that's plenty.


It really is amazing, isn't it?
The content itself is incredible, too - the winner of Woodbridge Idol, sponsored by Sansone's Auto Mall and ShopRite, etc.

Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: Chris L on July 11, 2008, 03:55:34 PM
I'd love to see/hear details about Newbridge's summer concert series (if the Mayoreubenatorial race hasn't scuttled the planning).
Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: AllisonLeGnome on July 11, 2008, 05:01:25 PM
They play Toad's Place all the time.  So does Badfish- tribute to Sublime.
Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime is pretty much every other show at Toad's Place.
Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: franklin on July 11, 2008, 05:04:13 PM
They play Toad's Place all the time.  So does Badfish- tribute to Sublime.

Does sublime really need a tribute band?
Not to seem insensitive, but are there better bands out there deserving tribute... maybe Bad Company?
Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: TL on July 11, 2008, 05:38:30 PM
They play Toad's Place all the time.  So does Badfish- tribute to Sublime.

Does sublime really need a tribute band?
Not to seem insensitive, but are there better bands out there deserving tribute... maybe Bad Company?

A promoter friend of mine in Providence tells me that Bad Fish draws twice as many people as the band consisting of all the actual members of Sublime except the guy who died (I can't remember their name).
???
Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: masterofsparks on July 11, 2008, 08:46:30 PM
What, no Orioles tribute?
Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: emma on July 11, 2008, 09:04:39 PM
It really is amazing, isn't it?
The content itself is incredible, too - the winner of Woodbridge Idol, sponsored by Sansone's Auto Mall and ShopRite, etc.

Why must you make fun? That's like the first competition I've ever won in my life.
Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: masterofsparks on July 11, 2008, 09:09:19 PM
It really is amazing, isn't it?
The content itself is incredible, too - the winner of Woodbridge Idol, sponsored by Sansone's Auto Mall and ShopRite, etc.

Why must you make fun? That's like the first competition I've ever won in my life.


The real reason for emma's presence in the NY/NJ area is finally revealed.
Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: emma on July 11, 2008, 09:33:08 PM
I'm not ashamed.
Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: TL on July 11, 2008, 09:49:32 PM
It really is amazing, isn't it?
The content itself is incredible, too - the winner of Woodbridge Idol, sponsored by Sansone's Auto Mall and ShopRite, etc.

Why must you make fun? That's like the first competition I've ever won in my life.


What did I say: "incredible," "amazing," and "etc."
Don't be so paranoid, Emma!  We're all real proud of ya.
(though next year I'm gonna see to it they don't let any more damn Cannukians in the contest)

Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: mike a on July 12, 2008, 12:20:46 AM
I think I've actually been to that ShopRite.
Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: Spoony on July 12, 2008, 01:06:42 AM
Cover bands bring in the loot.

Can you imagine all the 35 year old dudes with thinning, bleached hair and scarred-over nose ring holes that turn up for a Sublime cover band? All of them pumping their tribally tattooed arms to "Santeria"...

I admire those whose love will go on.
Title: Re: Big Shot: Billy Joel Tribute at Woodbridge High
Post by: chrisfoll577 on July 12, 2008, 11:45:27 AM
They play Toad's Place all the time.  So does Badfish- tribute to Sublime.

Does sublime really need a tribute band?
Not to seem insensitive, but are there better bands out there deserving tribute... maybe Bad Company?

A promoter friend of mine in Providence tells me that Bad Fish draws twice as many people as the band consisting of all the actual members of Sublime except the guy who died (I can't remember their name).
???

I can also attest to this.  The 'dude' behind me on the Commuter Rail into Providence unsuccessfully asked the girl across the aisle out to a Badfish show... He talked about them like they were a really big deal.