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by Rip Rokken » Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:05 am
Saint John wrote:Same reason why I went to 8 shows on the Revelation tour. Traveling, meeting people and seeing new places by far supercedes the actual concert itself. I'd love to accompany Rip, but my budget this year just doesn't allow it. Building a new house sucks.
Have fun, Ripster.
by Rip Rokken » Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:10 am
DrFU wrote:Rip Rokken wrote: I would go to see a beautiful country and meet many friends for the first time, see new things, and eat new types of food though. Journey (or music in general) has been a great catalyst for travel with me, and travel has been extremely therapeutic for me. It's an excuse to get off my butt and go, see new places, make friends with common interests.
Sí, yo también!
by Rip Rokken » Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:22 am
Behshad wrote:Say hi to Carla from us
oops I meant to highlight " meet many friends "
by DrFU » Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:48 am
Rip Rokken wrote:DrFU wrote:Rip Rokken wrote: I would go to see a beautiful country and meet many friends for the first time, see new things, and eat new types of food though. Journey (or music in general) has been a great catalyst for travel with me, and travel has been extremely therapeutic for me. It's an excuse to get off my butt and go, see new places, make friends with common interests.
Sí, yo también!
I'm amazed I understood that without a translator. Maybe there is some hope for me not getting totally lost there.
by Chubby321 » Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:09 am
Rip Rokken wrote:Chubby321 wrote:I'm happy for you Rip. Have fun!
In 2008, there were 3 Chile venues but one got cancelled. I am guessing there will be at least one more venue.
Thanks, and wow... I didn't realize there was any more than Vina Del Mar in 2008! Was one a private gig, and which venue did they cancel? I don't think there is a second gig this time, or not back-to-back anyway. If I find out about one, you know how that goes...
by SilvioRodrigues » Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:10 pm
Chubby321 wrote:Rip Rokken wrote:Chubby321 wrote:Added - CHILE @ MOVISTAR ARENA - SANTIAGO - MARCH 26, 2011 - capacity 12k-15K
12k fixed seats -3,000 people standing on the central court.
I just got my tickets tonight! FRONT ROW, BABY!!!! I learned a hell of a lot of Spanish while trying to decipher that website.
I'm happy for you Rip. Have fun!
In 2008, there were 3 Chile venues but one got cancelled. I am guessing there will be at least one more venue.
JOURNEY OVERLOAD for Sao Paulo! 2 former Journey frontmen make a stop prior to the Journey concert.
Credit goes to seven of APR
Steve Augeri in Sao Paulo and Porto Alegre
Date: February 12, 2011
Location: Blackmore Rock Bar
Jeff Scott Soto back to Sao Paulo for one show
Date: February 5, 2011
Location: Blackmore Rock Bar
(Welcome back AP!)
by Chubby321 » Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:14 pm
SilvioRodrigues wrote:What can I say? The wait is over!!! I'll buy my tickets today, front row too!!! For many years I felt jealous of all of you. Now it's time to realize this dream. I'm in Rio, but I'm just a 50 minutes flight away from Sao Paulo!!!
And March 30th is a special day for me. It was my father's birthday.
by SilvioRodrigues » Wed Feb 02, 2011 11:48 pm
Chubby321 wrote:SilvioRodrigues wrote:What can I say? The wait is over!!! I'll buy my tickets today, front row too!!! For many years I felt jealous of all of you. Now it's time to realize this dream. I'm in Rio, but I'm just a 50 minutes flight away from Sao Paulo!!!
And March 30th is a special day for me. It was my father's birthday.
Have fun!
Journey is performing in Panama on April 9.
by Don » Thu Feb 03, 2011 4:29 am
by steveo777 » Thu Feb 03, 2011 4:32 am
Don wrote:Well, he did say he gets paid up front with Journey, so I would expect him in town a litle bit early to take care of the financial details (Too bad he didn't do that before the beer garden gig a few years back).
Dude is HG all the way.
by Don » Thu Feb 03, 2011 4:36 am
steveo777 wrote:Don wrote:Well, he did say he gets paid up front with Journey, so I would expect him in town a litle bit early to take care of the financial details (Too bad he didn't do that before the beer garden gig a few years back).
Dude is HG all the way.
HG = Head Guy?
by steveo777 » Thu Feb 03, 2011 4:40 am
Don wrote:steveo777 wrote:Don wrote:Well, he did say he gets paid up front with Journey, so I would expect him in town a litle bit early to take care of the financial details (Too bad he didn't do that before the beer garden gig a few years back).
Dude is HG all the way.
HG = Head Guy?
Head Guy? Well, I guess his height is about right. Did you see him purchase some new knee pads or something?
by Saint John » Thu Feb 03, 2011 4:41 am
by Don » Thu Feb 03, 2011 4:57 am
steveo777 wrote:Don wrote:steveo777 wrote:Don wrote:Well, he did say he gets paid up front with Journey, so I would expect him in town a litle bit early to take care of the financial details (Too bad he didn't do that before the beer garden gig a few years back).
Dude is HG all the way.
HG = Head Guy?
Head Guy? Well, I guess his height is about right. Did you see him purchase some new knee pads or something?
No and I never checked to see if he had a flat head for Frig to set his beer on either.
by steveo777 » Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:34 am
Saint John wrote:Arnel is enjoying the same riches and perks that Steve Augeri did before him. Getting paid copious amounts of money to sing Journey songs, primarily those created by Neal, Nostrildamus, Jon, Ross, Smitty and Rolie. It's also worth noting that Arnel's likability and talents (and ethnicity) have brought along a pretty impressive following of his own.
by Saint John » Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:44 am
steveo777 wrote:Saint John wrote:Arnel is enjoying the same riches and perks that Steve Augeri did before him. Getting paid copious amounts of money to sing Journey songs, primarily those created by Neal, Nostrildamus, Jon, Ross, Smitty and Rolie. It's also worth noting that Arnel's likability and talents (and ethnicity) have brought along a pretty impressive following of his own.
I wonder how much money he has made so far, 1 mil, two, three?
by Don » Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:44 am
steveo777 wrote:Saint John wrote:Arnel is enjoying the same riches and perks that Steve Augeri did before him. Getting paid copious amounts of money to sing Journey songs, primarily those created by Neal, Nostrildamus, Jon, Ross, Smitty and Rolie. It's also worth noting that Arnel's likability and talents (and ethnicity) have brought along a pretty impressive following of his own.
I wonder how much money he has made so far, 1 mil, two, three?
by steveo777 » Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:48 am
Don wrote:steveo777 wrote:Saint John wrote:Arnel is enjoying the same riches and perks that Steve Augeri did before him. Getting paid copious amounts of money to sing Journey songs, primarily those created by Neal, Nostrildamus, Jon, Ross, Smitty and Rolie. It's also worth noting that Arnel's likability and talents (and ethnicity) have brought along a pretty impressive following of his own.
I wonder how much money he has made so far, 1 mil, two, three?
Who knows? Remember, he got paid up front for the Revelation Album and Tour, so that seven bucks a disc and 690,000 tickets sold, the rest of the band was getting to dip into probably wasn't something he got to enjoy. Even last year, he told the RP media that he was getting paid up front for his services so despite them saying he's a full fledged member, maybe that doesn't really kick in until this album and tour.
I'm sure he has made more money than he will ever need to enjoy retirement in the Philippines for the rest of his life.
Speaking of, did you see the drink prices for his club? Definitely not for the average Filipino, it looks like he is catering to a crowd that is more affluent than the ones he grew up with. It's to be expected though, in the end everyone likes money and you can't just eat continuously on the character traits of being a sweet and humble guy.
by Don » Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:49 am
steveo777 wrote:Don wrote:steveo777 wrote:Saint John wrote:Arnel is enjoying the same riches and perks that Steve Augeri did before him. Getting paid copious amounts of money to sing Journey songs, primarily those created by Neal, Nostrildamus, Jon, Ross, Smitty and Rolie. It's also worth noting that Arnel's likability and talents (and ethnicity) have brought along a pretty impressive following of his own.
I wonder how much money he has made so far, 1 mil, two, three?
Who knows? Remember, he got paid up front for the Revelation Album and Tour, so that seven bucks a disc and 690,000 tickets sold, the rest of the band was getting to dip into probably wasn't something he got to enjoy. Even last year, he told the RP media that he was getting paid up front for his services so despite them saying he's a full fledged member, maybe that doesn't really kick in until this album and tour.
I'm sure he has made more money than he will ever need to enjoy retirement in the Philippines for the rest of his life.
Speaking of, did you see the drink prices for his club? Definitely not for the average Filipino, it looks like he is catering to a crowd that is more affluent than the ones he grew up with. It's to be expected though, in the end everyone likes money and you can't just eat continuously on the character traits of being a sweet and humble guy.
That will keep the bums out.
by Saint John » Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:56 am
by Don » Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:09 am
Saint John wrote:How much are the drinks and what is it in American dollars?
by Saint John » Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:22 am
Don wrote:Saint John wrote:How much are the drinks and what is it in American dollars?
In Arnel's club on average, about 180 pesos ($4). The average Philippine household's income is estimated at $2,148 per year ($6.62, or around 305 pesos a day) so you can see a few drinks would definitely put a dent in the average guy's wallet there.
Obviously, the key word being average.
by Don » Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:26 am
Saint John wrote:Don wrote:Saint John wrote:How much are the drinks and what is it in American dollars?
In Arnel's club on average, about 180 pesos ($4). The average Philippine household's income is estimated at $2,148 per year ($6.62, or around 305 pesos a day) so you can see a few drinks would definitely put a dent in the average guy's wallet there.
Obviously, the key word being average.
$4 is expensive here, let alone there! I ain't going!
by Saint John » Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:38 am
Don wrote:Saint John wrote:Don wrote:Saint John wrote:How much are the drinks and what is it in American dollars?
In Arnel's club on average, about 180 pesos ($4). The average Philippine household's income is estimated at $2,148 per year ($6.62, or around 305 pesos a day) so you can see a few drinks would definitely put a dent in the average guy's wallet there.
Obviously, the key word being average.
$4 is expensive here, let alone there! I ain't going!
I think the domestic beer is around 80p (When I was there last, you could usually get it during happy hour for about 25p). If you are into the local beer San Miguel, you'll be alright money wise but for a local, after four beers, he's out a day's salary already.
by steveo777 » Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:41 am
Saint John wrote:Don wrote:Saint John wrote:Don wrote:Saint John wrote:How much are the drinks and what is it in American dollars?
In Arnel's club on average, about 180 pesos ($4). The average Philippine household's income is estimated at $2,148 per year ($6.62, or around 305 pesos a day) so you can see a few drinks would definitely put a dent in the average guy's wallet there.
Obviously, the key word being average.
$4 is expensive here, let alone there! I ain't going!
I think the domestic beer is around 80p (When I was there last, you could usually get it during happy hour for about 25p). If you are into the local beer San Miguel, you'll be alright money wise but for a local, after four beers, he's out a day's salary already.
I brought some San Miguel to a Plokker party for Pacquiao and thought it was pretty good.
by Rick » Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:44 am
steveo777 wrote:Saint John wrote:Don wrote:Saint John wrote:Don wrote:Saint John wrote:How much are the drinks and what is it in American dollars?
In Arnel's club on average, about 180 pesos ($4). The average Philippine household's income is estimated at $2,148 per year ($6.62, or around 305 pesos a day) so you can see a few drinks would definitely put a dent in the average guy's wallet there.
Obviously, the key word being average.
$4 is expensive here, let alone there! I ain't going!
I think the domestic beer is around 80p (When I was there last, you could usually get it during happy hour for about 25p). If you are into the local beer San Miguel, you'll be alright money wise but for a local, after four beers, he's out a day's salary already.
I brought some San Miguel to a Plokker party for Pacquiao and thought it was pretty good.
I didn't know you mingled with Plokkers.
San Miguel is actually pretty good beer. If you wanna get hosed a bit faster try Red Horse. I think it's their equivalent of Natural Ice.
by Saint John » Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:54 am
steveo777 wrote:I didn't know you mingled with Plokkers.
by Don » Thu Feb 03, 2011 7:10 am
Saint John wrote:steveo777 wrote:I didn't know you mingled with Plokkers.
Made some great friends with some awfully nice people. I have attended 2 Manny Pacquiao PPV events, a Plokker dinner and a well attended celebration of Arnel's birthday (with Tito). I can honestly say that every single party was top notch, from the beer to the food, to the hospitality of the folks. There were also some less formal events like a casino trip and a kick ass time at The Dragonfly restaurant and nightclub in China Town. That was a wild night!
by Saint John » Thu Feb 03, 2011 7:24 am
Don wrote:Saint John wrote:steveo777 wrote:I didn't know you mingled with Plokkers.
Made some great friends with some awfully nice people. I have attended 2 Manny Pacquiao PPV events, a Plokker dinner and a well attended celebration of Arnel's birthday (with Tito). I can honestly say that every single party was top notch, from the beer to the food, to the hospitality of the folks. There were also some less formal events like a casino trip and a kick ass time at The Dragonfly restaurant and nightclub in China Town. That was a wild night!
So providing you've already played with the magic mic, all that's left to do is get a little LBFM action and your plokker bucket list will be complete.
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