Saturday, January 11, 2003
The Boro - Murfreesboro, TN
w/ Aireline
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Circus
The Way It's Meant To Be*
See You Thru
Moonlight
There's a Million Ways To Sing the Blues (And This Ain't One of Them)*
Exorcising Demons
Look Out Below
The Beginning
Exhibit A
Growing Old
Someway, Somehow
Leave It All Behind
Action
Me & the Skirts
Bring On the Night
Darkroom
God Save Rock'n'Roll
Stark White Stork Approaching ->
Walk You Home
Bumblebee
Buffalo Head
Thursday

"ENCORE:"
Kari-Ann
The Damage is Done
Oh My Love
2 x 2

*first time played

Tonight, the Boro was nuts. Let me quickly say that what I heard of Aireline (3 or 4 songs) sounded really great, and I look forward to seeing them again. So like I said, the Boro was nuts. Or rather, it's gone nuts. They were once again enforcing that rediculous policy of only letting a certain number of under-21's into the club. But the silly thing was, the club was only about 2/3 full. Now I heard one of the guys at the door say that it was because of "fire codes," yet they continued to let unlimited number of over-21's in. Anyway, the result was that lots of people had to stand outside. And as if standing outside wasn't bad enough, they had to stand outside in the FREEZING cold 20 degree weather. Roger addressed the issue from stage a couple of times, once even making a statement that what the Boro was doing was "bullshit." I can't say that I disagree. Meanwhile, I was listening to the guys working the door call the Features "a bunch of greedy assholes" because they had "already made almost a grand, but they wanted more." I was just cracking up and laughing at these guys all night, scrambling around the club and basically being dicks to anyone they could. Does anyone at the Boro these days have a brain?

Anyway, that issue put a wierd spin on the whole night, but I still had a lot of fun and really enjoyed the show. Let me tell you about the new songs. The first one, "The Way It's Meant to Be," was pretty different from any Features song that I've ever heard before. In fact, Deevol remarked to me that if someone had played him a recording of that song, he would not have been able to tell that it was the Features! I can tell you that it involved Roger shaking a tambourine during much of the song, and it reminded me a lot of the Hives (but it reminded Tom Foolery more of the Cars). It was really raw, and might still develop quite a bit. The second new song, with the long title, sounds more like the Features - very funky and high-energy. It could very well be a future fan favorite. I'm wondering, though: was part of the untitled "Situation gone bad" song fashioned into part of this song? It almost sounded like it at some parts, but definitely not at others.

Well, I'm off to bed. Good night.

PS- I heard a rumor that this might have been the last Features show at the Boro...

(Edited by jamiecarroll at 8:52 am on Mar. 1, 2003)

i think it's because rollum plays those silly disco beats in everything.

I got to go out and talk/interview a few of the folks still standing outside after the set was about 2/3rds over and it was pretty amazing that they were still out there. Their reason was, naturally, the Features rock and they all gave me a line or two about the Boro. I was shocked when I heard they had stopped letting people in because this was not anywhere close to the most crowded that place has been.

i thought the show was absolutely wonderful. i thought the opening band was actually pretty good as well. the two new songs were outstading! i think my mouth dropped open after hearing both of them. roger calling out the boro for their shady politics was great...and matt trying to talk him down was even greater. i was excited to hear "moonlight" and "the damage is done." and roger's outfit was especially cute. it's enjoyable to see him fight for human rights, but even moreso when he looks so snazzy doing it. my thanks of course go out to the features for making the night so enjoyable.

I was one of the kids listening outside for the whole show. It is kind of fun to be a martyr, I've got to say. (My friend turned to me mid-show and commented, "You know what we should do? Right before the Features end their show, we should phone the fire department and say, 'Hi, we've got it on good authority that the Boro is over its fire occupancy right now... would you like to come over and count some heads?' " hahaha) Thanks to the people inside who kept wiping down the windows so we could see! "Rusty" stopped patrolling the door at the very end so I got to experience the encore from INSIDE the club (and feel my toes! huzzah!) Great show, even when slightly muffled. And Roger, you are my hero!

Spectacular show as always....

First off, Aireline.....they were the best opening band for the features that I had seen in a very long time......their set started off very strong, the first 4 or 5 numbers particularly, but as the set neared the end, all the songs started to sound the same.....other than that small complaint, they were very good......

Now to The Features.......The show was phenomenal. I just get so happy when I see them play. The two new songs kick a large amount of ass, the first one (the way it's meant to be) especially. I loved hearing "the damage is done", "me and the skirts", "Exhibit A" (which is becoming a favorite of mine), and "bumblebee". I loved Roger's rant about The Boro. It is indeed bullshit that The Boro treats under-21's like that. Being an under-21 myself, I would hate to show up at the Boro at around 10:30 or so and get turned away. That would be sad because I would miss one of my favorite bands in the entire world....I loved it when Rollum teased the crowd with the openings of certain songs: "Hey Lou" (which I wouldnt have wanted to hear anyway), "Armani Suede" (which I really wanted to hear), and "She's Lost Control" by Joy Division (which I would have killed to hear, I would love to hear one of my favorite bands get covered by another one of my favorite bands...). Overall, The show was excellent and amazing and rocked so hard....If this was indeed their last show at The Boro, then they went off with a bang.....I cant wait to see them again......

We all had a lovely time at the show last night... and as usual it got a little out of control front and center. But that's how we like it- rambunctious! I'm still recovering, actually (those shots at Gentleman Jim's and the after- party didn't help matters...).

Sorry about all of you that had to stand outside in the cold. A friend of mine said that the doorman came to stand on the side for a minute and then said, before going back in, "All right, well I guess I'll go back in now... where it's warm." Nice guy.

I really liked the new songs, btw, and I'm looking forward to getting to know them better...

I thought the show was amazing! The crowd really got into it. Like Matt pointed out, the sound wasnt spectacular, but acoustics arent that great at the boro anyway. I showed up to the show right when the features were setting up, there was a line outside, and all of my friends had already gotten wrist bands, so i was forced to stand and wait. Being in the drunken state i was in, i made my way to the front and talked to the guy taking money to see what was up. I am over 21, but he wouldnt let anyone in. So as drunkenly smooth as i could, i turned on my cell phone and acted like iwas talking and slowly moved towards the pool table. Then eventually slipped my way into the show. I feel bad for leaving the rest of you outside and also, not financially supporting the features, But i was so drunk and pissed that i just did it. I was glad i did though, the show rocked. Here's an idea, maybe once the weather warms up, the features can play a show outside. All profit for the features, BYOB. A Features fest!
anyway,
Ciao
Mark Spencer76

Okay, it was nice to see an opening band that wasn't painful to stand through for a change. For the first few songs, I really enjoyed Aireline. Then I thought it all started to sound kind of the same. But, overall, they were one of the bests I've seen in a while.

As for The Features... I think that may have been the best show I've seen them play...definitely best show I've seen them play at the boro. I loved the new songs, my favorite was probably "There's a Million Ways to Sing the Blues..." The rest of the setlist was amazing, as well. I was very upset though whenever we were teased by Rollum's drumming to "Armani Suede". That was sad. The band, Matt especially, seemed to be enjoying themselves quite a bit last night, so that added to the overall excitement of the show, for me at least. It was truly amazing. So so good.

I would be very upset if that was their last show at the boro because I'm under 21, and I have school so I can't really just go on a roadtrip whenever one comes up to go see them in other states. But, as long as they play somewhere else in the vicinity of Murfreesboro that's not 12th and Porter, I'll be happy.

I'm down!

Man, I really blew it missing this show. I wouldn't have been able to make it until late and it sounds like it would have been a struggle anyway. Here's hoping that the next show is soon and NOT at the Boro. I can't wait to hear the new stuff!

just want to see if my picture works

crap...how do you get those little pictures huh? I think I need one.

the door guys at the boro are always dicks. if i'm going to pay to get into that shithole, they could at least have the decency to take my money without talking shit. they can go fuck themselves. i'm not there to mess with them.

great show. i loved the new songs. (i agree with TF on the way it's meant to be sounding like the cars.) i had lots of fun dancing my ass off. i think me and the skirts is for real my favourite features song. i was a bit annoyed by my friend vicki's friend yelling psycho killer. i'm so over that song.

as for the fucking boro bullshit. as mark spencer stated, i'm am over 21 and they wouldn't let me in because of fire code shit. that asshole would not let us in until the other guy that works there came out and was all 'uh, yeah i let 5 people out the back door.' and he was still hesitant after that. and as brianW stated, i've seen the place more crowded than that.
i felt really bad for the kids that had to stand outside. i really wanted to give them all trophies and punch that short fuck in the mouth.

other than that, great show. and i hope they never play the boro again.

Did I hear Matt say that this would be the last Boro show??
The guys at the door are under the jurisdiction of the management, so we shouldn't chastise them entirely. So is this the last Boro show? I don't know. The Red Rose is too small to use as their regular venue. Shows out on the deck are really cool, but it can't hold that much either. What ever happened to Sebastian's and Wall Street? The Features can't forget the huge MTSU following they have by only playing in Nashville. But if they boycott the Boro, where else is there? I guess time will tell. The only real way to tell if there will be never be another Boro show is if they never play there again.

The show was really good. I could hear every thing quite well from the back. I had lots of fun. I'm not entirely crazy about the new songs just yet, but that may change in time (assuming the songs stick around). I'm still not sold on "Exhibit A". The second song was OK. "There's A Million Ways..." was the best of the newest songs, but maybe it's just because of the clever title.

Good show.

matt did say this would probably be their last boro show...but he was joking off the fact that roger was coming down so hard on the boro about making people stand outside that it was likely that the boro would not allow them to play there again. you know, all in a joking manner. at least that's what i thought.

that's what i thought too....and besides The Boro would be losing one of it's top draws if they dont allow the features to play there anymore....but if the features themselves decide to play other places than the boro then i support that decision...as long as they play places that have 18+ shows....

I think things would get remedied for you a lot better Ray if you'd just hurry up and turn 21!

i know ....i know.....only 8 more months......but i'm not only speaking for myself, but also for the legion of under 21 fans that the band has as well...

(Edited by ray davies at 12:10 am on Jan. 13, 2003)

What i really don't understand is how so many people can complain about a show that included a packed house (contrary to popular belief), amazing crowd response, and two talented bands. What more do you rabid fans want? It's not the arena for christ sake, its the boro. Some of you have obviously never worked in a bar. Get over it.

it would've been humane to give those standing outside the chance to come in. but i guess it's not worth it to you if they don't buy beer.

exactly

you have truly lived up to your name......

I warned several people about this leading up to the fact. I'm sorry to everyone left out in the cold. The management at The Boro are pricks plain and simple. I've had my run ins with them before. I also know that "Rusty" doesn't have the greatest outlook on life and given the chance he'll be as big a dick as possible. If there was a viable option for playing in Murfreesboro I would be all for The Features never playing there again. If they choose to play there again, I'll support that as well. If they decide that there is no place in town for them anymore, so be it, I'll come to as many shows as I can, but it certainly won't be as many. Quite frankly, I think The Boro should be kissing The Features' respective asses. No one in town draws like them.

Let's go over options:

Sebastian's: Small, but I've seen the place with about as many people there as The Boro (Self's Bon Voyage show, Self's Gizmodgery show). The Features used to play there fairly often, but its been a long while. PLUS, those stairs are a BITCH to haul gear up.

Wall Street: Maybe a little bit bigger than Sebastian's, but the sound has always been bad when I've been there, plus there is the stair issue.

Gentleman Jim's: Haha, next

Faces: Same ownership as The Boro, hell same people work there. No stage to speak of, bad sound.

Red Rose : SMALL! Bad sound, plus once again, no stage. Unless you're in the front you can't see. However it may be the only choice.

Inferno Bar: I've never seen a band play here, although I know they have had them. Its pretty decent size, but I don't really think its a Features "kind of place"

Am I forgetting anywhere?

Wall Street could fit as many people as the Boro and sound is no more shitty than The Boro's. The Features played one show there and it was fine.

Really though, there are no good places to play in Murfreesboro as far as space and sound goes. I wouldn't lose any sleep if I never had to drive to Murfreesboro again to see the Features. I think it's time for a return to the Exit/In.

I think the show was amazing. I was right in front of Matt the whole time and it was great (although a tad bit awkward to be that close). After a very very exhaustive song, Rollum turned to Matt, who was fiddling with something, and said "You know, Bruce Springsteen takes intermissions..." I thought that was hilarious. Roger's rant against the Boro was also very needed and hilarious. "If you let those people in, maybe you would have enough money to put light bulbs in the marquee!" The dynamics of the Features is another thing that keeps me coming back for more. Overall, if this is the last Boro show, it was by far the best one that I have ever seen. It might be the best show I've ever seen. Blue Sky Court and the last Red Rose show still are high up there. I LOVE "The Way It's Meant To Be." HaveSomeSoma commented that she had it stuck in her head today on the way to English and I've had it stuck in my head ever since. The sheer genius of the new material blows me away. Bravo Features, Bravo.

Man, those door guys are jackasses, sometimes you just have to drop a glass or hand them an empty can to remind them of how unimportant they really are. Plenty more people could have fit into that place, with three doors, codes shouldn't really be an issue when the place is maybe 2/3 full. The show was good, I dug Aireline quite a bit. The new songs sounded promising, even though as previously mentioned, the first one played will require another listen or two. Exhibit A still rocks. Glad to see that the Hey Lou guy was present. Yes Keith, another Exit/In show soon!

great show. i thought the animosity made the band play better. i had never seen them so angry before. i'm the band shrugged it off but what the boro does is absolute nonsense. its all about booze these days and most of us can't even drink it! i only have til July until i can partake in 21+ but the boro seems to be reuining it for all of us. the door man is a dick plain and simple. i left during the beginning because i had to go to work but came back during some way somehow because inventory was cancelled (i was hardcore) the door man would not let me back in so i had to sneek in the back door. what the shit is that? its not like i took off my wrist band! fuck you!

overall the band played well. i enjoyed the new tunes very much especially 10 thousand ways to sing the blues! good song. i rocked out and was especially happy when i didn't have to miss the entire show!

oh yes.....airline was fantastic!!!! i'm definitely seeing them again!

There is an Exit/In show coming up in February. I have to confirm the dates, but I think it's the 6th. I'll put up date in the appropriate places when I get the confirmation.

Look, I don't know which person that works at the Boro you are. But if you're one of those guys working the door - the tall guy with the towel in his back pocket or the short guy with the hat, you're a dick. I know that you're a dick because I saw how you treated the Features' fans. You constantly harassed the people inside the club for meaningless shit, and you mocked the fans outside, pointing and laughing (not to mention that you wouldn't let them in even though you blatantly continued to let over 21's in...evidently they don't count towards the fire code). Also, I heard what you said about the Features.

I'm not trying to drag this issue out, but I felt that I had to respond to what you said. Why did I question your posession of a brain? Because you grossly mistreat the only band that can fill your venue these days. And what do the rabid fans want from you? Just some respect and common courtesy.

(Edited by jamiecarroll at 12:30 am on Jan. 14, 2003)

my thoughts exactly....

You know you're really being a jerk when you get jaimiecarroll AND Roger Dabbs mad at you.

maybe next time all the 21+ people should go in and NO ONE buy any alcohol. it'd at least be amusing and piss them off more and then maybe they'd let under 21's in....

ummmm....that's a tough sell.

on a lighter note

i loved the i'm a slave 4 U sticker on the matt's mic stand. i'd love to have a pic of that.

and rhinestone cowboy was wearing a shirt that once belonged to roger. i'd like to think that rog was picking up on rhinestone's i'm-not-taking-any-shit vibes via the shirt.

I just wanted to say, depsite all of the drama, the show was awesome, just what I needed! I really hated it that other fans of the features had to stand outside though.... I wanted to push some of the idiots in the back out of the venue and let others in. I also at one point in time want to kill the photographer.. although I know he meant well, and I'm down for good pics of the features, but I let him take a few shots in my spot and I missed about 3 songs in a row without clear sight.. I stood in the front for a reason man, I'm 5'2. but all went well and I enjoyed the show, I hope he got some good shots though

i had fun watching all the drunk people.

lee roberts(owner of the boro and faces)was my landlord for a while and he might be the devil.

Word on the street (my dad told me..) is that there is a new all ages venue.. somewhere close. Ehh.. wow that was helpful, I know. I'll figure it out when he is awake and report back.

i think your dad may have been refferring to "rocket town." it's somewhere in murfreesboro. i'm gonna let you all form your own opinions on the degree of lameness (or the lack thereof). once again, it is called "rocket town"........

Good news Murfreesboro Features fans- I hear the venue formerly known as Mainstreet is re-opening.

Wasn't Rocket Town over in Franklin and once owned by Michael W. Smith?

The venue formerly known as Mainstreet has been open for several weeks now. It frightens the hell out of me. From what I can tell it is frequented by Greeks and wannabe thug gangstas. Oh yeah, its called Inferno Bar, or something akin to that.

Rockettown was in fact in Franklin and was a Christian all ages place. However, on Friday nights, it became "Ground Zero" and seemed to become just an all ages place. Then a church bought it and made it a school or something.

Over break, a friend told me that they tried to reopen it as rockettown and get the old people back in, except that it was basically a Christian propaganda machine. It was a fun story.

Will

There was a story in last week's Rage about it. They said they were going to have "20 and under" shows there, a concept I've heard of before, but never heard any success stories about.

I'll set the record straight. Old Rocketown was in Cool Springs, and yes, it was owned by CCM icon Michael W. Smith. It was a club for 21-and-unders that had live music or a DJ, depending on the night. It closed to the public in, oh about 1998.

Just a couple of weeks ago, Michael W. Smith opened up a new Rocketown in Nashville. It's right off of Demonbreun St, I believe. This one is supposedly much bigger and better than the old one. It still has live music and DJs, but now it also has an indoor skate park and some other stuff.

Okay, I just did a bit of searching. I found out that it's actually called RCKTWN now. Apparently, vowels are just not very cool in 2003. Here is a link to their site:

www.rocketown.com

Tm Flry frkng hts vwls.

*Buzzer*
What is, "Tom Foolery freaking hates vowels"?

But apparently reopened briefly in 2000 or 2001 even though it was still a Christian school.

Does the new rockettown have the crazy Christian variety show my friend described the re-opened Rockettown as having? It sounded interesting to say the least.

Will

Hey you guys,

I've heard hundreds of thouands of bands play in the last six months, and I personally don't mind the Features. I don't think they are the best I've heard but they are not the worst. As to some of the comments made to the Boro during the show, they should actually follow the regulars that come in there, "Don't bite the hand that feeds you." As to it being their last show at the Boro, it is for now. The Boro will probably have them back eventually when the Manager learns some manners in reguards to knowing how to speak to a female. Look just because a woman is serving you and your the manager of a big band, doesn't give you the right to be a prick. To whomever said that the features are cheap, they are right! Honestly, have the features ever played a free show for you guys? Even if you say yes, how much do they make off each show. The Airelines kicked ass and I and every other regular would love to hear them again, but they only got paid $150. I mean come the hell on. A decent opener should atleast get 20-30%, especially if they are the only opener, but at $150 I'd tell the band to get their own show. I would goto see them. As for anyone having brains at the Boro, most of them have degrees and work another job. I don't know if whoever said that is doing or has done that, but that takes alot. All in all It wasn't a good show. When the doorguys catch people comin in the back and sides, it shows alot of disrespect to them and to the bands. I know they put up with a lot of smack that night and I don't think you should hassle them or point them out and mock them for doing their JOB! ! I mean really do they stand their and yell how bad the features suck. The Boro has had more people I know, because I've been at the last 3 shows there. The Features should be playing somewhere else.....somewhere bigger, but Id put my money says they couldn't pack a place like the Wildhorse saloon though. All in all, the Features and some of their fans need to grow up alittle bit and learn humility, quit thinking they are the best kinda band or the best kinda people.

hey only said that because it was true. When people left they asked if they were coming back or not, and if they said they weren't coming back they ripped their bands off and let some more in. Don't piis on them for doing their job. If some of you were waiters like I am, whenever one of those guys comes in my place they always are nice to me and tip big, so I'd love to stick up for them. Another thing, they can only let 50 under 21 people come in there, thats not the doorguys decision its the managers and owners. So like i said before, why are you ragging because they are doing their job. Don't tell me they were rude either. You can ask myself or any other regular that goes in their how the doorguys are. Did you ever think that the problem WAS YOU! ! !

hmmm...or maybe it wasn'tme. i've never given them any reason to be assholes. maybe they're nice to you and other regulars, but i expect that is because you buy drinks there and possibly tip them. i just go there for shows. it shouldn't be that hard for them to take my money without finding something mean to say. i'm sorry to be the one to inform you, but YES, they are rude.

what a weird example.

i think it's great that you are a "regular" at the boro. me? i can't stand the place and only go there when the features are playing. that's just a matter of personal taste. it would be nice if when i did go in, a friendly staff would greet me, but i understand that's just not gonna happen. the boro simply isn't a friendly kind of establishment.
as for the features not caring about their fans, only their money...that's ridiculous. didn't this whole situation arise from roger sticking up for the fans left out in the cold?

Wow, that's a lot of bands...like hundreds every night, actually.

OK, so your taste is questionable.

What are you talking about? That sentence doesn't make any sense.

Yes, I have seen the Features play 6 free shows in about 4 years.

Here's something you might not have thought of: some people play music to make a living, and not just for kicks. Also, it takes money to do things like record albums, buy gear, and go on tour.

Do you mean Aireline? Speaking from experience, $150 is quite generous for an opening slot at a club like the Boro. No, they shouldn't get "20-30%," because they didn't draw 20-30% of the crowd. Also, let me introduce you to another concept: opening for other bands = exposure, which is ultimately more valuable than money to a band. Aireline was great, and now lots of Features fans know that. Don't feel sorry for them. So you're a regular at the Boro?

Yes, I'm sure it does. But: a)it was their choice to work a job with such a salary that they had to get a second job to survive. There are PLENTY of jobs out there that pay enough to survive without a second job, especially if you have a degree. b)just because it's your second job doesn't give you the right to be rude

I completely agree. But people weren't coming in the back door. That wasn't the issue. They were attempting to come in the front door and were being turned away in a rude manner.

I'm not saying that there is anything wrong with them doing their job. It's the way that they were doing their job - they were being assholes. And no, they didn't yell that the Features suck, they cowardly stood in the back and said it amongst themselves.

Fuckin' A, man.

Maybe not yet. They did pack the Exit/In, though.

But the Features are the best kinda band. And we are the best kinda people...

(Edited by jamiecarroll at 12:36 am on Jan. 25, 2003)

heh, heh, heh.

You're right, raider, the Features are all in it for the money. I see them driving their Mercedes convertibles with the 24K gold rims all OVER the Boro, pricey whores doing lines with $100 bills in the back seats, flashing their diamond pinky rings & skipping the line at the Bound'ry every night. Playing endless song requests, giving shout-outs to their fans on special nights, driving hours in a freezing bus through rain, sleet, and snow for small crowds in out of the way places, playing until they BLEED- these are all just a smoke screen to hide the mounds of cash they've screwed us all out of.

Isn't the Wildhorse saloon like a country line dancing bar? If it is, then why would the Features want to pack it out?

they could play rawhide...and stand by your man...

and play behind chicken wire.....

guess what?

i'm 50 times better than you. and features fans are better than you, too.

and you typing 'their' instead of 'there' really got on my nerves. do you have the same college degree as the idiots that work at the boro?

ps: and the narc from the message board that ran off and whined to their boro employee friends about us needs to get a fucking life for real.

(Edited by sinasugarsick at 8:11 pm on Jan. 28, 2003)

Damn, I'm too late. I guess I'll have to save some rips for the next semi-literate jackass that tries to take on the board. It wasn't even late enough in the afternoon for the type-master to be drunk. No excuses for you, dipshit.

Damn! You totally beat me to it.

As a Red Rose employee, I'd like to respond to some of the issues raised:

1)The Features:
They rule. As a fan, and as someone who works at a venue, and as a former neighbor, they rule.

2)The Boro:
I've heard they can be unfun to deal with and have pissed of some other bands in the past. The owner seems to walk the line between raking in the dough and pissing off everyone.

I can understand them not wanting to let in as many people under 21. It's a bar. They make money selling alcohol. It is in their best interest to skew the crowd towards those who spend money. At the Rose, we've had Feable Wiener play several times in the past year. They are great guys, and they bring in lots of people, but most of those people don't spend much (if any) money. We do much better at a Glossary or Michael Acree show where there might be fewer people (but drunker people). But the Boro staff shouldn't pretend that age matters in the fire codes.

Not that fire codes are fun either. At the Rose, I think our official capacity is about 100. You can cram way more people than that in there, but if you do , you can lose the beer permit or even the business license. And to any smart business owner, your discomfort at standing (voluntarily) in the cold doesn't mean as much as them losing their job. We had to turn people away at a recent show, and it isn't fun for anyone telling someone that just drove down from KY that they can't give you any more money.

3)The staff at The Boro:
I haven't dealt with the door guys, but the bar staff has always been courteous and professional. They are also generous tippers when they come to the Rose.

4)The PA at the Rose:
It sucks ass. We know. But, it is better than the one provided by the boro. (oh, that's right! they don't have one). Our stage is about 4 inches off the ground and only big enough for a drum kit and 2 amps. We started having shows mostly in response to the perceived need for somewhere cool to see cool bands play. The only reason to see a show at the Rose instead of somewhere else is the quality of the bands we book. Wall Street could kick ass if they booked better shows more often. They seem to have the capacity, the stage, and the PA to pull off some great shows.

This town has way too many great bands to not have a better place to see them. Keep supporting bands and venues by spending money at shows (and in between shows), and let the bands know when the venue staff is uncool.

5)A Rumor:
The Features are playing somewhere in town Saturday?

Kudos for a good first post. Much more exposition than the norm. However there's only room on this board for one librarian, and that's me.

(Edited by Ceeze at 8:01 am on Jan. 30, 2003)

that's what i heard, too. i also heard the lucky guns would be involved.

the rumors are true.....i'm taking away a bit of the mystery.

Is this "Mystery" going to be solved sometime before Saturday? If there's an 18+ Murfreesboro Features' show, I'm pretty sure everyone would like to know the when and where...geez I feel like Scully.

I'm assuming you're talking about the Chattanooga show listed on the website "shows" page. Right?

i heard that other bands like mercator and imaginary baseball league will be involved in this shindig as well....so the features are playing at the event this saturday?

I heard they'll be selling copies of their new, full-length album at this show on Saturday.

just call me a cat, 'cause my curiosity is killing me!

when is some confirmatory information going to surface about this super secret murfreesboro band extravaganza?

I heard that they'll also be coaching a group of young raggamuffins towards superstardom for an upcoming episode of MTV's "Made" as well....

As far as I know the guys will be in Chattanooga Friday night. I know nada about a show Saturday night. Exliontamer, you seem to know something, send me a PM.

I heard there will be free beer and cigarettes to the first 50 people on hand, but you'll have to be content with high life light and kent 100's.

mmmm...beer and cigarettes...

I have it on good authority that the show is all ages, but anyone who doesn't drink or is under 21 will have to stand with their backs to the bands. Any whining about event staff, fire codes, or weather-related discomfort will be punished by means of "bunga-bunga". There will be a Kill Devil Hills reunion with Rollum playing drums and five other kick-ass Murfressboro bands that most people on this message board would never see nor hear if they didn't play with the Features. Self will play the gizmodgery record from start to finish with toy instruments that actually sound like toy instruments dressed up as characters from the movie "Shrek." Unfortunately, fire-codes will only allow 12 people at this show. By the way, here's a joke:

Question: How many under age Features message board regulars does it take to screw in a light bulb?

I dunno. How many under age Features message board regulars does it take to screw in a light bulb?

jokes have punchlines, all you have is a question. fix it, I'm curious now.

5

one to screw it in and come to the message board bitching about it, and four to reply, 'yeah, i totally agree.'

or is it only 2 features fans?

one to screw in the lightbulb and one representative from the recording industry as a whole to write, produce, and distribute several songs about the girl screwing in the light bulb that appear on many popular indie rock albums.

the world may never know...

(Edited by HaveSomeSoma at 7:41 pm on Jan. 31, 2003)

I totally agree!

I totally agree!

Huh...if we get two more people in agreement, then the answer will become really confusing....

that doesn't even make sense

it wouldn't make sense even if the record industry representative was a features fan.

and after that, it may have been kinda funny if only i was underage.

clearly it made since to those who posted "yeah, i totally agree."

sorry you didn't find it amusing. the problem was that it's really dark in here because my light bulb went out and the other four haven't made it here yet to help me change it, so i couldn't really see the keyboard well enough to type something truly hilarious. and with my eyes so blurry from straining to see the keys in the dark, guess i just skimmed over the underage thing too. oops.

oh yeah, i assumed that it was a given that any respectable recording industry representative would be a features fan. maybe that's just in my idealized underage world.

Question: How many underage features message board regulars does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

Answer: "What, you don't knoooow?"

No, you screw in the lightbulb by yourself. The other 4 only come into play after you've posted about it. You don't have to wait on them. Go ahead and change it.

do i sense some tension between sina and some underage board members? can't we all just get along?

thanks jc. wish i had read your post earlier. they got here a little while ago and we got it taken care of....but man, it really was a bitch to screw in. don't worry, i'm sure the others will be posting about it soon.

that would be great....