Tales from the Northwest
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MiniMurray
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Yes! We have a couple days off so maybe we can get some pics up. I have a couple stories to share 
Friday night, this guy licked my boot during Rime, Saturday night I signed this guy's back, and last night we went to this open jam at the Bullseye and Me, Wanda, and Linda played Paranoid and Shook Me All Night Long.
Friday night, this guy licked my boot during Rime, Saturday night I signed this guy's back, and last night we went to this open jam at the Bullseye and Me, Wanda, and Linda played Paranoid and Shook Me All Night Long.
Snausages
Too Sexy for My Shirt
Licked yer boot? Ya shoulda threw him in cuffs and made him wash yer car while dressed like an Egyptian slave or something like that. And name him "Spartacus"
ROTLD
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So hungry for some descent metal he wanted a taste of Mini - haha. Give some guys enough to drink and they'll do just about anything.
I'm sure that ruled! Thanks for sharing the stories.
Oh yeah - I told my cousin in Spokane to check you guys out. He'll probably be at the Tuesday gig.
MiniMurray
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We're heading up to Everett to play Jimmy Z's tonight. Last night we (minus Jen resting her voice) went to Seattle and had some salmon and crab cakes-fuckin' awesome. Pearl Jam was playin' down the street!
The Bullseye/Spunaway shows were fun- small, but Eagle Rock productions built us a stage extension that helped alot with head banging space. The club was fillled with mostly musician, and it was cool meeting everyone. Maiden Seattle was there Thursday! My favorite Chickenson quote: audience- "show your tits!" Chickenson- "You want to see tits, go down to the local titty bar, we're musicians!"
The Bullseye/Spunaway shows were fun- small, but Eagle Rock productions built us a stage extension that helped alot with head banging space. The club was fillled with mostly musician, and it was cool meeting everyone. Maiden Seattle was there Thursday! My favorite Chickenson quote: audience- "show your tits!" Chickenson- "You want to see tits, go down to the local titty bar, we're musicians!"
Sorry guys, I'm writing this from prison, I might have to cancel the next two night in Spokane until I make bail. I just don't know what came over me during The Trooper. When I started waving that flag around some evil force took over my body and I stabbed an obnoxious guy six times for violating JoJo's personal guitar space. His neck artery bled for 5 minutes. Don't fuck with my girls while I'm waving the American Flag.
Holy Shit! Where in the HELL is the SECURITY!???
Although this mishap occurred during an appropriate tune, Killers & IM both come to mind too.
...With the glimmer of metal
My moment is ready to strike.
I have found you,
And now there is no place to run.
Excitement shakes me,
Oh God help me what have I done.
The Iron Maidens version of Iron Maiden (really!)...
...I just want to see your blood,
I just want to stand and stare.
See the blood begin to flow,
As it falls upon the floor,
Iron Maidens cant be fought,
Iron Maidens cant be sought...
Mr Toast
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When I first read this, I thought that it was somebody trying to cause trouble...
Then I checked the front page, and, well...
I wasn't there, so I don't know just how bad things got, but Jen, all I can say is I never would have thought you had it in you!
The two times we have met at shows, you were so nice and considerate (and generally happy). 'Tis a fine line you (and the other gals) walk, and I know that guys will often let the wrong head do the thinking for them. I'm so very sorry to see this happen!
I wish you the best in the weeks to come. Things just got a lot harder...
Then I checked the front page, and, well...
I wasn't there, so I don't know just how bad things got, but Jen, all I can say is I never would have thought you had it in you!
The two times we have met at shows, you were so nice and considerate (and generally happy). 'Tis a fine line you (and the other gals) walk, and I know that guys will often let the wrong head do the thinking for them. I'm so very sorry to see this happen!
I wish you the best in the weeks to come. Things just got a lot harder...
MiniMurray
Member
um, ok, so the blood/jail part was an embellishment on the frantic flag waving Jen has been doing during The Trooper. believe me, we all get out of the way when we we see the flag now. but yeah redshirt, where's security when you need 'em? last night's show @ JimmyZ's was hella fun- once we got on stage. let's just say a stressful evening makes for a over the top show! we had a couple bootgrabbers again, but Everett has huge maiden fans and were totally into it.
That sucks so much that people do things like that and dampen or ruin the entire evening. I remember how Jen's mic was taken by somebody at the opening of the Ventura show. What in the hell are they thinking? Shesh, grow up. Well, all I can say is that I hope your all able to get things resolved with minimal inconvenience and get back to hav'n fun!
Mr Toast
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Originally posted by MiniMurray
um, ok, so the blood/jail part was an embellishment on the frantic flag waving Jen has been doing during The Trooper. believe me, we all get out of the way when we we see the flag now. but yeah redshirt, where's security when you need 'em? last night's show @ JimmyZ's was hella fun- once we got on stage. let's just say a stressful evening makes for a over the top show! we had a couple bootgrabbers again, but Everett has huge maiden fans and were totally into it.
I was a little concerned that you might be looking for a new singer soon (courts don't take kindly to maniacal types stabbing people with flagpoles...). But seeing that part was made up, well my concern is unfounded then!!!
I've seen some pretty out of control people back in the days when I worked at a club, so I know anything is possible at these gigs! And you gals have a certain 'energy' that you instill on the crowd, so that is when you have to be very watchful...
The security/bouncer guys at the club I worked at were very good at what they did, i.e. keeping the crowd under control without making them feel oppressed, and most of our shows went off without serious incident. Nonetheless, I remember the one time when James (security guy that taught me some elementary bass lines) had a bloody gash on his temple from some guy attacking him with a beer bottle... needless to say the response was quick and measured - the guy was unconscious for only a few minutes... and we never let that guy in the club again!
I'm sure you gals have some interesting stories from your perspective. Some security guys are real neanderthals/rednecks... and some are just useless when you need them!
Yea, looked to me like he got a pretty up close and personal view of the bottom side of Jen's mic stand too. Too bad he didn't spread the word, airspace/conduct violations are met with swift punishment, security or not.
(Note to the rest of the band: if Jen has any ideas about bringing out an axe prop for Killers....well, you know what I'm getting at.....)
Hey Toast....wha???? Hold auditions to replace me???
EEEK the jail cell isn't even cold yet and you're already replacing the psychotic founder of this band who has invested thousands of dollars and hours into it?
How many crazed flag waving sounds like Bruce-Dickinson's-little-sister singers do you think are out there anyway who would jack up every aspect of her life just to do this project?
(German accent here)
"I have a flag and I'm not afraid to use it."
hee hee hee
EEEK the jail cell isn't even cold yet and you're already replacing the psychotic founder of this band who has invested thousands of dollars and hours into it?
How many crazed flag waving sounds like Bruce-Dickinson's-little-sister singers do you think are out there anyway who would jack up every aspect of her life just to do this project?
(German accent here)
"I have a flag and I'm not afraid to use it."
hee hee hee
Mr Toast
Threadslayer
And I think it is time well spent! The fact that all of you gals take this project so seriously definitely shows!!!
(German accent here)
"I have a flag and I'm not afraid to use it."
Um, yes, I'm sure you do...
treads lightly backward a few steps...then turns and runs in terror!!!
Smylex,
I'll be helping crew & security in Portland. I helped with the first 2 in Tacoma and Blaine, but unfortunately had to go back tp work
I think I did OK up north and will do even better in my home town with bro's around for backup. Not that there are any uncivilized folk in Portland
Though from what I've seen, these girls can take care of themselves!
I'll be helping crew & security in Portland. I helped with the first 2 in Tacoma and Blaine, but unfortunately had to go back tp work
I think I did OK up north and will do even better in my home town with bro's around for backup. Not that there are any uncivilized folk in Portland Though from what I've seen, these girls can take care of themselves!
