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FOT Community => General Discussion => Topic started by: Laurie on April 02, 2007, 09:07:24 AM
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I'm seeing Ted Leo tonight, and I am excited.
Where do you think he will hide the afikoman?
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I was listening to the new Living With The Living Thursday night when I was putting my radio show together and the Guinness I popped open splattered on the disc's cut sheet. It just seemed fitting. Rudeness...
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Publix has the passover kosher Coke (it has a yellow top)!!! See you tonite Laurie!!!
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I saw them Thursday night in DC - I went kinda nuts when they played "Rappaport's Testament: I Never Gave Up" (from "Mo' Living") during the encore. That'll probably be my favorite song anyone puts out this year.
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You can listen to that DC show here
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9041739
Maybe we'll be able to hear Chris L scream?
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Maybe you can hear me yell for it (not the full title - I'm a lazy yeller) right before they played it. Or maybe you can hear someone complaining about my jumping around.
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So you're the guy in DC who actually dances at shows! You mean you don't stand there, arms crossed, waiting for the band to prove their worth to you?
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You know, I love watching old guys dance at shows. It's better than birding. Not that I'm saying you're old, Chris L, because I don't in fact know your age. It's just that the only people who dance at shows in Miami are drunk people or old guys. It's true.
I really want to hear "The Crane Takes Flight." I'm fond of birds, and I'm fond of bird imagery in songs. I also like "The Gold Finch and the Red Oak Tree," but that song's pretty downtempo, so they're even less apt to play that one.
There's a good chance they'll play another favorite of mine, "Where Have All the Rude Boys Gone?" The main reason I love that song is because I love how Ted Leo sings the word "foolish," as if it's about a dozen syllables and has just as many vowels in it. I genuinely love that. No foolin'.
I'm trying to decide if I should call out for "Rock 'n' Roll Dreams'll Come Through." There are two reasons why I may not do this. A) "Dreams'll is a very hard non-word to say. B) What are the chances he actually has those lyrics memorized? Slim to nil, with odds in favor of nil?
Also, Josh, I will be upset with you if you neglect to wear your Newbridge shirt. I know wearing matching shirts is twee, but... Hey. Twee is cool.
By the way, do you think they'll let me backstage if I tell them I'm looking for the afikoman? I suspect not.
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Yeah, It helps that my life is pretty dull and I need all the stimulation I can get. I have to say the crowd was pretty good for most of that show but once they got to one they apparently didn't know they froze up.
I elected not to yell for "RNRD'llCT" or play the FOT card after the show. The Pharmacists seem like an affable bunch but I thought they might start landing well-placed soccer kicks to my head if I came off as too desperate and weasely.
And for the record, Laurie, I'm 52. And still doin' it!
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I elected not to yell for "RNRD'llCT" or play the FOT card after the show. The Pharmacists seem like an affable bunch but I thought they might start landing well-placed soccer kicks to my head if I came off as too desperate and weasely.
I'm a girl. It's unlikely they'd do that to me, even the Pharmacist with the craaaaaaaazy facial hair. Josh, however... WATCH OUT, MAN.
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Make sure you get there early (or on time) to see Love of Diagrams. That's some pretty hot stuff as well.
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Make sure you get there early (or on time) to see Love of Diagrams. That's some pretty hot stuff as well.
I have yet to see a show -- or anything, for that matter -- start on time in Miami. I do like to get to clubs early and scope out a banquette or cube/ottoman seating area to relax in. That's always nice.
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TOM: Doing what?
R. GORCHNIK: IT!!!!
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MIAMI FOTs REPREZENT
(http://www.arcuradio.com/tedleoandthemiamifots.jpg)
and Pride of Staten Island, good call on Love of Diagrams. They rocked hard.
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Best. Seder. Ever.
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Awesome!
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(http://www.arcuradio.com/tedleoandthemiamifots.jpg)
I like the sort of "what the hell have I gotten myself into?" expression on Mr. Rockstar's face
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Sarah, you'll be pleased to know that the Filthy Laurie moniker you bestowed upon me is apparently here to stay. He called me by that name. Awwww.
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MIAMI FOTs REPREZENT imagery
Awesome, yes, but sadly not twee:
"Also, Josh, I will be upset with you if you neglect to wear your Newbridge shirt. I know wearing matching shirts is twee, but... Hey. Twee is cool."
The Gorch is the opposite of twee!
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MIAMI FOTs REPREZENT imagery
Awesome, yes, but sadly not twee:
"Also, Josh, I will be upset with you if you neglect to wear your Newbridge shirt. I know wearing matching shirts is twee, but... Hey. Twee is cool."
The Gorch is the opposite of twee!
I was walking around the whole night, saying to girls, "You and me, NOW." (They love it.)
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Sarah, you'll be pleased to know that the Filthy Laurie moniker you bestowed upon me is apparently here to stay. He called me by that name. Awwww.
Pretty thrilling, I'd say.
A quibble, however: I don't think I came up with "Filthy Laurie," although it was coined during an exchange in the chat some weeks ago in which I took part. Unfortunately, there's no archive, so I can't name the actual source of the moniker and give credit where it's due.
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Was it not The John H! nee John Junk?
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MIAMI FOTs REPREZENT imagery
Awesome, yes, but sadly not twee:
"Also, Josh, I will be upset with you if you neglect to wear your Newbridge shirt. I know wearing matching shirts is twee, but... Hey. Twee is cool."
The Gorch is the opposite of twee!
I was walking around the whole night, saying to girls, "You and me, NOW." (They love it.)
I said the same thing to the long-haired broad who kept shouting over me when I attempted to request "Rock 'n' Roll Dreams'll Come Through"* during the pre-encore tuning up bit. Different context, of course, as I'm reasonably sure Ronald Gorchnik's idea of a good time with a pretty lady does not involve curbstomping.
Wait a second! She was calling out for "Suspect Device," which leads me to believe that she might have been an FOT. Devices that are suspect are a running theme in Newbridge, no? Did a break a Friend of Tom's face? Oh noes!
*I believe Ted was humoring me when his ears perked up at my request. He stopped tuning, faced the stage, and asked, "Wait, what was that last one?" I did not repeat myself, but a silver fox pointed at me. And the daughter of Montgomery Davies kept calling out for "Suspect Device." I don't think he was talking to you, hon.
Postscript: I actually really like the nickname Filthy. It's the namesake of the porno proprietress in Desolation Jones, which I just started reading. I highly recommend it.
Also, any FOT Miamians lurking? Ted Leo said he knew there were FOTs in the audience and dedicated the show to FOTs. I'm not certain if the scattered woos that ensued were fellow Friends of Tom or people who were just cheering anything Ted Leo said.
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Was it not The John H! nee John Junk?
I believe you are correct, sir.
Ted Leo said he knew there were FOTs in the audience and dedicated the show to FOTs.
Now that's even thrillinger!
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He also threw out some get well wishes for "The Kid".
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He also threw out some get well wishes for "The Kid".
It's safe to say that he was not talking about Robert Evans.
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Was it not The John H! nee John Junk?
I believe you are correct, sir.
Ted Leo said he knew there were FOTs in the audience and dedicated the show to FOTs.
Now that's even thrillinger!
Indeed, 'twas I! I have now acheived New Jersey indie rocker nirvana, having once played a live set on WFMU and gotten Bloomfield's own Teddy Rockstar to employ a nickname I coined. It is now okay to kick the bucket. But maybe I'll stick around and see what else happens.
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Now I really feel stupid for not at least requesting "Chain Fight Tonight," a la Fluxblog.
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I forgot to post this:
(http://i19.tinypic.com/4dp10dh.jpg)
Awwww.
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nice one, laurie. This reminds me I need to entreat tom, and offer him 100 dollars, for a replacement FOT card, cause I lost it! But Tom shouldn't be mad at me, I hope, because I also lost my social security card, and before I'm an FOT, I'm also an American Citizen, entitled to the Social Security benefits established by Franklin Delano Roosevelt back in the day. Proud Patriot and a Proud FOT. That's how I roll.