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Posted on Oct 05, 2009 11:52 pm
Rob Stemple
The Czar of BS
Member Since: Dec 31, 2007
I found out that Playing for Change Tour is starting on the 20th of this month.
One of the first dates is here around Philly at the Keswick Theater. Which will be on the 27th.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they are not carrying production on the tour. Because, if they are not, I stand a chance of working the show as the monitor engineer.
I'm waiting to hear back from Mark Johnson (who started Playing for change) to see if this is the case or not.
I'll keep you guys informed. And Yes! If I get a chance to talk to Mark, I will direct him here to the HRC. I know somebody was going to remind me to do so. :)
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Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Oct 06, 2009 07:39 pm Ya, I've been looking for a date coming here and haven't seen one yet. I think MN is the heart of the midwest so you would think they would stop here. Maybe they'll go to Iowa.
And indeed, that might light the fire again. I know for me I'll be able to jump back on it after Tuna heads back out on Saturday. He was here for 2 weeks leave before he heads to Kunsan, Korea. Their battery is stationed at the airbase right on the Yellow sea. I'm talking the beach is like 150 yards from his barracks.
TadpuiI am not a crook's headMember
Since: Mar 14, 2003
Oct 06, 2009 08:24 pm I saw those guys on one of the late night shows not too long ago. I had watched the video that one of you guys posted in that really long thread, and I recognized the main guy with the overalls, red shirt, and one eye darkened on his glasses. They played Stand By Me, I believe.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Oct 06, 2009 11:35 pm That was Grandpa Elliot. He has the coolest voice for that song. And ya, that is the song that started the whole thing rolling so I would imagine that they would do that.
Oct 06, 2009 11:52 pm Hard to say if they will do "Stand by me" or not.
Being that the man that started the whole thing off (Roger Ridley) past away. :(
So, they may skip that song out of respect.
If I get the chance to work the show, I'll post a copy of the set list.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Oct 07, 2009 05:05 pm It was in 2005 that Rodger passed away. I know they have been performing it without him on several occasion's. So I am pretty sure they are keeping his memory alive by doing so. Since Rodger was the whole reason Playing for Change's music video's came to be. Him singing on the street was the inspiration behind how it turned out.
I sure hope they keep performing it.
Oct 07, 2009 09:14 pm Well, Mark accepted my friend request on Playing for Change. I didn't get a message from him yet. But, I'll keep my fingers crossed that I will get a chance to mix monitors for them.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Oct 07, 2009 09:55 pm Cool, I should go do that as well. Just played the Stand by Me vid for Tuna. He dug it.
Oct 25, 2009 12:20 am Well, I don't know if Mark Johnson wanted me an the show at the Keswick Theater.
But, my boss scheduled me for the show!
I'll post the set list as the show goes on.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Oct 25, 2009 02:19 am Sweet that will be cool.
Oct 27, 2009 07:26 pm Well, I'm sitting backstage with the band. Waiting for the show to start.
As soon as they do, I will take some shots, and post the set list.
Sound check went very smooth. So the show should be really good!
Oct 27, 2009 08:22 pm First song, Fanny Mae.
Second, A change is going to come
Oct 27, 2009 08:34 pm The Third????? Title is in Swahili. So, I have no clue.
The forth, ? I got to find where Mark went, and get a set list from him.
By the way, Mark is great! Real nice guy!
Oct 27, 2009 08:37 pm The fifth, Let's not worry.
Oct 27, 2009 09:22 pm Uh? I think this is the eight song?
Either way, it's "Bring it on home"
Oct 28, 2009 12:59 am Sorry that I didn't get the set list from Mark. I'm seeing him again in the morning. I'll see if I can snag it then.
Great night, with great people!
I have over two hundred pictures to sort though. I'll post some of them when I get a chance.
If you have the opportunity to go to the show, DO SO! One of the best show that I have ever worked!
BeerHunterwww.TheLondonProject.caMember
Since: Feb 07, 2005
Oct 29, 2009 12:21 am Got my tix in hand for the show on Nov 19th here in Vancouver. Really looking forward to it. I hope to be able to take some shots as well!
