OT - Firefest 5 - UK (October 25/26)

by **Rhiannon** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:00 am

Nice MR shoutout on the wall, ladies.

by **bluejeangirl76** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:14 am

Shadowsong wrote:To be more specific

JFF

Journey Fired Fest

... also known as...

by **DrFU** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:29 am

bluejeangirl76 wrote:
Shadowsong wrote:To be more specific

JFF

Journey Fired Fest

... also known as...

Really, though, the joke is broader than that ... among the 16 bands there, just about every one of them had personnel change drama of some sort. Lead singers on the same bill with their former bands (Pink Cream 69), bands with people back in them that hadn't been there for almost 20 years (White Sister), Tyketto with Danny singing again and Steve on the same bill with a different band ... If someone were to try to diagram the relationships among all these bands and musicians, it would look like a spider web.

by **Melissa** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:45 am

DrFU wrote:
bluejeangirl76 wrote:
Shadowsong wrote:To be more specific

JFF

Journey Fired Fest

... also known as...

Really, though, the joke is broader than that ... among the 16 bands there, just about every one of them had personnel change drama of some sort. Lead singers on the same bill with their former bands (Pink Cream 69), bands with people back in them that hadn't been there for almost 20 years (White Sister), Tyketto with Danny singing again and Steve on the same bill with a different band ... If someone were to try to diagram the relationships among all these bands and musicians, it would look like a spider web.

That reminds me both Ted Poley and Paul Laine were mentioned to be there, they were both singers for Danger Danger.

My useless metal trivia, lol

by **Shadowsong** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:03 am

Seems they all were somewhere before
but isn't that the natural life of a musician.

Music can be like a wave to a surfer
You get on & ride it out for as long as you can!

Music can be like any relationship
They have highs & lows & sometimes it just ends so you find another.

by **Rip Rokken** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:07 am

Melissa wrote:That reminds me both Ted Poley and Paul Laine were mentioned to be there, they were both singers for Danger Danger.

My useless metal trivia, lol

And very observant trivia I might add! I kept up with the guys from Danger Danger several years ago back when Paul was singing, and those albums were all fantastic... I ran across some MP3 bumper spots on my computer the other day that Bruno and Steve recorded for a metal radio show I used to assist with (they gave me a shout out in one). Also used to chat with Ted occasionally and we'd planned to interview him, but lost touch soon after they regrouped and wasn't sure what they'd been up to for the past few years. Anyway, would have loved to see them both.

by **nutz4Neal** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:24 am

Shadowsong wrote:
Andrew wrote:
JSS wrote:Me, SA & the organizers of FF got a nice laugh on SJ's renaming of the festival, FiredFest!! Good one!

That'd be a first!

Good one JSS & Andrew!

To be more specific

JFF

Journey Fired Fest
well 2 out of 4 ain't bad...

Here's 4 past Journey singers...scroll to right to find JSS!

Aww, I remember that..great memories. And that's Les, Neal's step dad, in the glasses next to Jeff.

by **RocknRoll** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:24 am

(Crazy)Dulce Lady wrote:Suzie

We chicas are in Manchester tonight awaiting a 9 am flight to Chicago and then to houston via American (sorry Rick). Not sure about Maria and Val.

I'm home. Dead tired, but lovin every minute of it. It was a great weekend, loved almost all the bands and meeting up with the UK crowd. I hope they do it again next year. Now I'm really looking forward to seeing many of the bands again particularly Tall Stories, Tyketto and White Sister.

I'm sure Andrew and others will be putting up a proper review.

by **nutz4Neal** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:26 am

Rick wrote:Augeri at Firefest - Stone In Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5YfQ8laLYY

The 1st half of that vid (Stone In Love) is great. But what the heck is the 2nd half? Sorry, I don't get out much. :wink:

by **Melissa** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:33 am

Rip Rokken wrote:
Melissa wrote:That reminds me both Ted Poley and Paul Laine were mentioned to be there, they were both singers for Danger Danger.

My useless metal trivia, lol

And very observant trivia I might add! I kept up with the guys from Danger Danger several years ago back when Paul was singing, and those albums were all fantastic... I ran across some MP3 bumper spots on my computer the other day that Bruno and Steve recorded for a metal radio show I used to assist with (they gave me a shout out in one). Also used to chat with Ted occasionally and we'd planned to interview him, but lost touch soon after they regrouped and wasn't sure what they'd been up to for the past few years. Anyway, would have loved to see them both.

Yep, I loved DD but never got to see them with either singer. Would have loved to see them both sing, and see the band perform as well.

by **Luvsaugeri** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:34 am

nutz4Neal wrote:
Rick wrote:Augeri at Firefest - Stone In Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5YfQ8laLYY

The 1st half of that vid (Stone In Love) is great. But what the heck is the 2nd half? Sorry, I don't get out much.

{{{{{{{shakes head}}}}}}}

Bon, bon, bon......

That is "Close Your Eyes". It's a Tall Stories song....

by **nutz4Neal** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:37 am

Luvsaugeri wrote:
nutz4Neal wrote:
Rick wrote:Augeri at Firefest - Stone In Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5YfQ8laLYY

The 1st half of that vid (Stone In Love) is great. But what the heck is the 2nd half? Sorry, I don't get out much.

{{{{{{{shakes head}}}}}}}

Bon, bon, bon......

That is "Close Your Eyes". It's a Tall Stories song....

Sorry Kel, guess I failed my Augerihead test. :oops:

Hadn't listened to that CD in a while, better get it out and take a listen again.

So hey, when is he touring??? I need to make plans!!!

by **Luvsaugeri** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:42 am

nutz4Neal wrote:
Luvsaugeri wrote:
nutz4Neal wrote:
Rick wrote:Augeri at Firefest - Stone In Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5YfQ8laLYY

The 1st half of that vid (Stone In Love) is great. But what the heck is the 2nd half? Sorry, I don't get out much.

{{{{{{{shakes head}}}}}}}

Bon, bon, bon......

That is "Close Your Eyes". It's a Tall Stories song....

Sorry Kel, guess I failed my Augerihead test. Hadn't listened to that CD in a while, better get it out and take a listen again.

So hey, when is he touring??? I need to make plans!!!

No news yet. But I will let you know. We could use another road trip huh?? It's been too long!!

by **The_Noble_Cause** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:43 am

Rick wrote:Augeri at Firefest - Stone In Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5YfQ8laLYY

Awesome.
Stronger than I've heard him in ages.

Even throws in the "guitar!" refrain, which should be familiar to those who have the live Tyketto album.

by **Luvsaugeri** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:47 am

OMG....I am in heaven!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAd3OOGgvwU

by **Luvsaugeri** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:49 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0Y4qfoIj34

by **S2M** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:24 am

SA's best song is a Tyketto song: Get Me There

NUFF SAID.

by **Luvsaugeri** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:28 am

StocktontoMalone wrote:SA's best song is a Tyketto song: Get Me There

NUFF SAID.

Great song. don't know if it's the best.....

So it might not be NUFF SAID....

by **Rocker Chic** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:39 pm

DrFU wrote:Lead singers on the same bill with their former bands (Pink Cream 69)...

You might be thinking of Paul Laine, who was the singer for Danger Danger when they parted ways with Ted Poley. David Readman :oops:

has a solo album out (that our dear Eric plays on

) and his band were both on the bill doing their own sets. The former lead singer for PC69, Andi Deris, is with Helloween (I believe), so I doubt they were at FF. :lol:

EDIT: Just saw others noticed the same thing, but I hadn't read the rest of the thread. I'll leave it here anyway due to the additional content. Never mind... :wink:

by **Gin and Tonic Sky** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:00 pm

Rip Rokken wrote:
Melissa wrote:That reminds me both Ted Poley and Paul Laine were mentioned to be there, they were both singers for Danger Danger.

My useless metal trivia, lol

And very observant trivia I might add! I kept up with the guys from Danger Danger several years ago back when Paul was singing, and those albums were all fantastic... I ran across some MP3 bumper spots on my computer the other day that Bruno and Steve recorded for a metal radio show I used to assist with (they gave me a shout out in one). Also used to chat with Ted occasionally and we'd planned to interview him, but lost touch soon after they regrouped and wasn't sure what they'd been up to for the past few years. Anyway, would have loved to see them both.

Interestingly enough Ted Poley and Paul Laine got on stage together during the Danger Danger set - they appear to get along very well. Bruno Ravel and Rob Marcello (danger danger) also supported Paul Laines set saturday. Both sets were absolutely great stuff

by **Ratgirl** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:07 pm

nutz4Neal wrote:
Luvsaugeri wrote:
nutz4Neal wrote:
Rick wrote:Augeri at Firefest - Stone In Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5YfQ8laLYY

The 1st half of that vid (Stone In Love) is great. But what the heck is the 2nd half? Sorry, I don't get out much.

{{{{{{{shakes head}}}}}}}

Bon, bon, bon......

That is "Close Your Eyes". It's a Tall Stories song....

Sorry Kel, guess I failed my Augerihead test. Hadn't listened to that CD in a while, better get it out and take a listen again.

So hey, when is he touring??? I need to make plans!!!

Dangit.. once again... I'll have to wait and listen when I get home.

by **MCC620** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 1:17 am

great weekend of great music. will be very sad if this is the last one.

many thanks to andrew for hanging out with us at the wellbeck on friday afternoon for quite a bit and for letting me steal SA from him for a moment in the indian restaurant on sunday night. :wink:

by **DrFU** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:00 am

Here's the crowd shot from the stage White Sister's Dennis promised us ... MRer's are well represented ... :lol:

Thanks, DCD!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18x_AEwSBmE

Speaking of White Sister, I've downloaded everything from this band I could find from Itunes and CDBaby& I'm completely in love with it, especially "Don't Say That's Your Mine."

Guys, if you are out there ... new music, concert dates, something ... PLEASE!

by **DCD** » Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:49 pm

DrFU wrote:Here's the crowd shot from the stage White Sister's Dennis promised us ... MRer's are well represented ... Thanks, DCD!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18x_AEwSBmE

Speaking of White Sister, I've downloaded everything from this band I could find from Itunes and CDBaby& I'm completely in love with it, especially "Don't Say That's Your Mine."

Guys, if you are out there ... new music, concert dates, something ... PLEASE!

Well, one of us is here! Thanks for the kind words...we're working on some live dates for 2009, and will be hitting the studio in soon. Currently mixing the audio for the FF DVD...leaving (most) of the bad notes in the mix... I think it will have more soul that way, don't you?! I have a decent video of Save Me Tonight my son shot from the balcony at FF that I might ask Andrew to put up on MRX if you guys want. Still hard to believe it was 20+ years since we played those songs...and most people don't realize that was only the second time Rick and I have played live in 8 years! Shit, I AM old!

The spirit you all have for melodic rock, and all the artists involved makes it impossible to go back to the rock we've been hiding under. Looking forward to getting some new music out there, playing some shows, and meeting more of you crazy MR.comers...maybe I can even talk some of the other artists who pop in here to come down and sing with us...hint hint...

by **DrFU** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:34 pm

DCD wrote:
DrFU wrote:Here's the crowd shot from the stage White Sister's Dennis promised us ... MRer's are well represented ... Thanks, DCD!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18x_AEwSBmE

Speaking of White Sister, I've downloaded everything from this band I could find from Itunes and CDBaby& I'm completely in love with it, especially "Don't Say That's Your Mine."

Guys, if you are out there ... new music, concert dates, something ... PLEASE!

Well, one of us is here! Thanks for the kind words...we're working on some live dates for 2009, and will be hitting the studio in soon. Currently mixing the audio for the FF DVD...leaving (most) of the bad notes in the mix... I think it will have more soul that way, don't you?! I have a decent video of Save Me Tonight my son shot from the balcony at FF that I might ask Andrew to put up on MRX if you guys want. Still hard to believe it was 20+ years since we played those songs...and most people don't realize that was only the second time Rick and I have played live in 8 years! Shit, I AM old!

The spirit you all have for melodic rock, and all the artists involved makes it impossible to go back to the rock we've been hiding under. Looking forward to getting some new music out there, playing some shows, and meeting more of you crazy MR.comers...maybe I can even talk some of the other artists who pop in here to come down and sing with us...hint hint...

Awesome, awesome, awesome! Can't wait for the show dates and the new music! I vote for definitely leaving the not-quite-perfect stuff in the Firefest DVD ... that was part of the magic of the weekend ... you guys reunited and working it out with Kyle and Jason, Tall Stories going on with practically no rehersal, several bands with borrowed guitarists and fill-in lead singers, the idiotic smoke machine choking the singers and obscuring the stage ... and the fans loving all of it.

by **Saint John** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:45 pm

I just hope Arnel isn't at Fired Fest next year. :lol:

by **DrFU** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:47 pm

Saint John wrote:I just hope Arnel isn't at Fired Fest next year.

yeah, yeah, yeah, you had one good one-liner all year... :roll:

by **Saint John** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:48 pm

DrFU wrote:
Saint John wrote:I just hope Arnel isn't at Fired Fest next year.

yeah, yeah, yeah, you had one good one-liner all year...

That's one more than the previous two so let me fucking celebrate. :evil:

by **DrFU** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:53 pm

Saint John wrote:
DrFU wrote:
Saint John wrote:I just hope Arnel isn't at Fired Fest next year.

yeah, yeah, yeah, you had one good one-liner all year...
That's one more than the previous two so let me fucking celebrate.

it was a really good one, so ... okay, enjoy!

You should come to FF VI with Crazy Deb and me next year; we could use a body guard and someone to schlep Deb's 200 pounds of (totally excessive) baggage on and off trains. Oh, and the bands rock too!

by **Saint John** » Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:03 pm

DrFU wrote:
Saint John wrote:
DrFU wrote:
Saint John wrote:I just hope Arnel isn't at Fired Fest next year.

yeah, yeah, yeah, you had one good one-liner all year...
That's one more than the previous two so let me fucking celebrate.

it was a really good one, so ... okay, enjoy!

You should come to FF VI with Crazy Deb and me next year; we could use a body guard and someone to schlep Deb's 200 pounds of (totally excessive) baggage on and off trains. Oh, and the bands rock too!

I think I'll tag along with the two of you next year, but Deb's gonna have to leave her one-of-frickin'-everything MK kit at home!!! :lol:

MR

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