MelodicRock peeps appreciated in Riyahd and Dubai!

[stevew2]

1. If I had a business I'd help sponsor, no help there though

2. If I had money I'd go to the Philippines, no luck there though

Are you a bum??

[Michigan Girl]

1. If I had a business I'd help sponsor, no help there though

2. If I had money I'd go to the Philippines, no luck there though

Are you a bum??

Stevie...you here?

[ProgRocker53]

1. If I had a business I'd help sponsor, no help there though

2. If I had money I'd go to the Philippines, no luck there though

Are you a bum??

close, hahaha

[RocknRoll]

Dubai, New York, Chicago, New Orleans.... really looking forward to making my first MR Fest and lots of time to plan, but all's I know is this... I'm thinking STRONGLY about going to the Philippines in February for the ROCK AND ROLL PARTY of ALL TIME!!! Who's in with me?!?

Hey RIP - You find the tickets and I'd be there. Then it's Hawaii in the mix as well.

I'm already working on Hawaii places to stay assuming it's Blaisdale (sp).

[edcha]

The Arnel site is so full of good wide eyed prideful and NICE people that it renews my faith in just about EVERYTHING...

I agree. I believe AP brought something special to this band besides his incredible vocals.

Very good points, RnR and MT. I think some people are realizing (albeit very slowly!) that perhaps Jon (Cain) was serious when he said that "Arnel makes me a better guy" during the CBS interview. See
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89_2UivtEhs (see timer from 8:11 through 8:20)

[Andrew]

That's very cool...thanks for posting.
I'll definitely try and check in at some point.

However, more interesting is the Dubai connection...that location has been on my mind for some time now.

They treat us like ROYALTY over there, and it's really opening a door to MR. We let Arnel know he had many friends and supporters here. I've been surprised this week how many people have told me they've been trying for a long time to get in but can't get approved. I said it was probably just beefed up security, but would check. Ideas?

E-mail me directly at: ajm@melodicrock.com BEFORE registering.

Just an update on this....several e-mails to join today - thanks folks - but I'm too tired to deal with tonight and will respond in the next 24 hours. So sit tight.

Thanks...

[Gordon from Edinburgh]

That's very cool...thanks for posting.
I'll definitely try and check in at some point.

However, more interesting is the Dubai connection...that location has been on my mind for some time now.

They treat us like ROYALTY over there, and it's really opening a door to MR. We let Arnel know he had many friends and supporters here. I've been surprised this week how many people have told me they've been trying for a long time to get in but can't get approved. I said it was probably just beefed up security, but would check. Ideas?

E-mail me directly at: ajm@melodicrock.com BEFORE registering.

Just an update on this....several e-mails to join today - thanks folks - but I'm too tired to deal with tonight and will respond in the next 24 hours. So sit tight.

Thanks...

They host metal gigs - seemingly in the middle of nowhere and get 100,000 to turn up - whats going on over there???????

[Andrew]

They host metal gigs - seemingly in the middle of nowhere and get 100,000 to turn up - whats going on over there???????

That's what I'm working on finding out....Bryan Adams played to 12,000 and Scorpions 8,000. Amazing...

[Saint John]

They host metal gigs - seemingly in the middle of nowhere and get 100,000 to turn up - whats going on over there???????

That's what I'm working on finding out....Bryan Adams played to 12,000 and Scorpions 8,000. Amazing...

Wow, that is amazing. They must have good taste in music over there.

[Rip Rokken]

1. If I had a business I'd help sponsor, no help there though

2. If I had money I'd go to the Philippines, no luck there though

Are you a bum??

LOL -- He had a great job, that is, until Friga pulled a few strings and... LOL! Ain't that right, Stevew?

[Rip Rokken]

Very good points, RnR and MT. I think some people are realizing (albeit very slowly!) that perhaps Jon (Cain) was serious when he said that "Arnel makes me a better guy" during the CBS interview. See
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89_2UivtEhs (see timer from 8:11 through 8:20)

Interesting point, edcha, and totally by coincidence, I told the Arnel fans in that chat box yesterday that knowing them is making me a better person. Maybe there is something to this... maybe there is a reason that place has been so addictive... Hmm...

[Saint John]

Very good points, RnR and MT. I think some people are realizing (albeit very slowly!) that perhaps Jon (Cain) was serious when he said that "Arnel makes me a better guy" during the CBS interview. See
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89_2UivtEhs (see timer from 8:11 through 8:20)

Interesting point, edcha, and totally by coincidence, I told the Arnel fans in that chat box yesterday that knowing them is making me a better person. Maybe there is something to this... maybe there is a reason that place has been so addictive... Hmm...

The sheer happiness exhibited by the Filipinos over Arnel's hiring has become infectious. A lot of the people in The Phillipines don't have much and this is a very big deal to them. They seem to appreciate things a lot more and I'm starting to do the same. They've made me a better person as well. And Arnel's official site is blazing. We had 106 people in the chat last night. Erik Pineda, Arnel's brother, is a great guy. I'm proud to know these people.

[Rhiannon]

Very good points, RnR and MT. I think some people are realizing (albeit very slowly!) that perhaps Jon (Cain) was serious when he said that "Arnel makes me a better guy" during the CBS interview. See
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89_2UivtEhs (see timer from 8:11 through 8:20)

Interesting point, edcha, and totally by coincidence, I told the Arnel fans in that chat box yesterday that knowing them is making me a better person. Maybe there is something to this... maybe there is a reason that place has been so addictive... Hmm...

Good people are universal, no matter what. The good mood and general joie de vive is contagious.

[Tito]

autographs?

Wow pretty cool!

I charge $25 per autograph.

[Tito]

That's very cool...thanks for posting.
I'll definitely try and check in at some point.

However, more interesting is the Dubai connection...that location has been on my mind for some time now.

The country's whole work force is Filipino. It's pretty amazing.

Dubai is on the short list for possible MelodicRockFest 2 locations. Believe it or not...

A lot of Americans are there too.

[Tito]

Dubai is on the short list for possible MelodicRockFest 2 locations. Believe it or not...

I'll spit fire if it's not close to me Sir, like in Chicago as you've always stated previously.

I'm with Moonie.

Of course

Nothing decided yet, but the simple fact is that there is no sponsorship money anywhere in USA. Last show cost me $50k to do and I made maybe $500!

All options open and if something can be done elewhere to ensure another US show can happen, I'll look at those options too.

I'll be on your budget committee.

[Tito]

1. If I had a business I'd help sponsor, no help there though

2. If I had money I'd go to the Philippines, no luck there though

Are you a bum??

LOL -- He had a great job, that is, until Friga pulled a few strings and... LOL! Ain't that right, Stevew?

At least Cain let him live.

[Gordon from Edinburgh]

They host metal gigs - seemingly in the middle of nowhere and get 100,000 to turn up - whats going on over there???????

That's what I'm working on finding out....Bryan Adams played to 12,000 and Scorpions 8,000. Amazing...

Wow, that is amazing. They must have good taste in music over there.

I get the impression that most of them would turn up too see ANY band - but hey - if rock gets the market cornered then great....must be a mix of tourists, working families out there on temp contracts and enthusiastic locals.....- with nothing much else to spend the tax free bucks on.....

[stevew2]

1. If I had a business I'd help sponsor, no help there though

2. If I had money I'd go to the Philippines, no luck there though

Are you a bum??

Stevie...you here?

I passed out after that post, you got your whips and chains out today MG?

[Arkansas]

That's very cool...thanks for posting.
I'll definitely try and check in at some point.

However, more interesting is the Dubai connection...that location has been on my mind for some time now.

The country's whole work force is Filipino. It's pretty amazing.

Just sort of watched a documentary on Dubai and how the Sheik treats his government like a business. The issue of cheap south asain labor was brought up, and he said they've dealing with that and have enacted laws to fight it. Also interesting is how western-ized that area has become - modern buildings, cell phones, alcohol, treating women better, US Navy dock, etc., when in fact they're big allies of Iran. I often wonder how they escape the threat of extremist terrorism. I mean, if al-Qaeda hates us so much, why do they allow neighboring countries to be like us?

Food for thot.


later~

[Michigan Girl]

1. If I had a business I'd help sponsor, no help there though

2. If I had money I'd go to the Philippines, no luck there though

Are you a bum??

Stevie...you here?

I passed out after that post, you got your whips and chains out today MG?

Business suit by day.........

[Maui Tom]

1. If I had a business I'd help sponsor, no help there though

2. If I had money I'd go to the Philippines, no luck there though

Are you a bum??

Stevie...you here?

I passed out after that post, you got your whips and chains out today MG?

Business suit by day.........

Glasses...the whole shot?

[Michigan Girl]

1. If I had a business I'd help sponsor, no help there though

2. If I had money I'd go to the Philippines, no luck there though

Are you a bum??

Stevie...you here?

I passed out after that post, you got your whips and chains out today MG?

Business suit by day.........

Glasses...the whole shot?

Who told you???
MT....try to remember, I am stalking YOU!!!!

[Maui Tom]

1. If I had a business I'd help sponsor, no help there though

2. If I had money I'd go to the Philippines, no luck there though

Are you a bum??

Stevie...you here?

I passed out after that post, you got your whips and chains out today MG?

Business suit by day.........

Glasses...the whole shot?

Who told you???
MT....try to remember, I am stalking YOU!!!!

Doing a LESS than stellar job at it I might add....

[Michigan Girl]

1. If I had a business I'd help sponsor, no help there though

2. If I had money I'd go to the Philippines, no luck there though

Are you a bum??

Stevie...you here?

I passed out after that post, you got your whips and chains out today MG?

Business suit by day.........

Glasses...the whole shot?

Who told you???
MT....try to remember, I am stalking YOU!!!!

Doing a LESS than stellar job at it I might add....

You have NO idea!!!! Watch it Buster!!!!

[stevew2]

1. If I had a business I'd help sponsor, no help there though

2. If I had money I'd go to the Philippines, no luck there though

Are you a bum??

Stevie...you here?

I passed out after that post, you got your whips and chains out today MG?

Business suit by day.........

tight fitting I would hope

[edcha]

Very good points, RnR and MT. I think some people are realizing (albeit very slowly!) that perhaps Jon (Cain) was serious when he said that "Arnel makes me a better guy" during the CBS interview. See
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89_2UivtEhs (see timer from 8:11 through 8:20)

Interesting point, edcha, and totally by coincidence, I told the Arnel fans in that chat box yesterday that knowing them is making me a better person. Maybe there is something to this... maybe there is a reason that place has been so addictive... Hmm...

Wow! Our brain waves seem to be aligning pretty good, Rip! It's great to know that you are living the journey theme "Change for the Better"!

[edcha]

Very good points, RnR and MT. I think some people are realizing (albeit very slowly!) that perhaps Jon (Cain) was serious when he said that "Arnel makes me a better guy" during the CBS interview. See
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89_2UivtEhs (see timer from 8:11 through 8:20)

Interesting point, edcha, and totally by coincidence, I told the Arnel fans in that chat box yesterday that knowing them is making me a better person. Maybe there is something to this... maybe there is a reason that place has been so addictive... Hmm...

The sheer happiness exhibited by the Filipinos over Arnel's hiring has become infectious. A lot of the people in The Phillipines don't have much and this is a very big deal to them. They seem to appreciate things a lot more and I'm starting to do the same. They've made me a better person as well. And Arnel's official site is blazing. We had 106 people in the chat last night. Erik Pineda, Arnel's brother, is a great guy. I'm proud to know these people.

Coming from respected and credible MR people like you, Saint John, and Rip Rokken---that was really something special!

[stevew2]

1. If I had a business I'd help sponsor, no help there though

2. If I had money I'd go to the Philippines, no luck there though

Are you a bum??

LOL -- He had a great job, that is, until Friga pulled a few strings and... LOL! Ain't that right, Stevew?

At least Cain let him live.

I made Friga what he is today except for the girly part Progg and Tito should get a job cleaning Frigas shitter on the bus.

[brywool]

Dang- Rip's a Rock Star!