Sorry if this has been mentioned elsewhere, I haven't had time to keep up lately.

"secret" show May 2nd

sweet!

awesome!!! I'm definately there

there is much happiness at casa de davies due to these astounding revelations....

And all of my worst fears are confirmed: The Features vs. X2. But since I'm seeing X2 at 1:00 pm that afternoon (much to my regret, I'd rather be seeing it 13 hours earlier), I'll go to the show. Heck, I may even have time to squeeze in a 4:00 pm showing too!

It's funny how the last two shows have been "discovered" from sources other than the official site. I guess this was another one that you didn't know about, BrianW?

I just find this too good to be true.

the reason this isn't really being advertised is cause grimey wanted it that way. he doesn't want it to be too huge to handle, especially since it's 18+.... he even said he was gonna take it off the slowbar site and let word of mouth do the trick. but i guess that's not gonna happen anymore....

Still not sure about the Red Rose, but I can make this one. I'll put off X2 to a less crowded time after the weekend.

What a perfect kick off to the weekend. Dinner at Rosepepper, Features concert. MMMMMMM, sounds very good. I'm planning on going early since this not-so-secret gig is bound to be jam packed. Still, that's okay by me. Can't wait until Friday!

I'll be in Wisconsin for my cousin's wedding, so I can't make this one. I'm very sad!

Ah, JC, you know I didn't see a single post about the Red Rose show before I posted it on the message board (it was a day or so later before it appeared on the shows page due to an, um, "internet" problem). But it doesn't surprise me as a lot of info seems to make it to some of you all before it does to me.

Now, let's see, this Slow Bar show is a "secret" show. So why would I listed it as an official show? Obviously someone, Grimey, the Features, somebody, wants to keep this show low key. Of course then Grimey goes and sends out a message list update about it so that's not exactly keeping things low key.... but the point is I have no instructions to advertise it on this site.

Well, I guess my Friday night's planned.

Anyway, I question how secret this show will be at this point.

Maybe we should, you know, keep it on the DL.

HEY MIKE, HOW DARE YOU GET MY HOPES UP LIKE THAT AND POST THAT. THAT WAS A DIRTY TRICK.

That'll keep them away.

I guess I just don't understand the logic on Grimey's part. I mean, don't you want as many people as possible to be there if it's your club? I mean, it's one thing for him to keep it secret when it's Keith Richards & Ryan Adams, or even Yo La Tengo. But are the Features really at the level where a riot might ensue at the door because masses of people can't get in? Or does he want there to only be 50 people there? And if so, why? I mean, yes, I'll admit that the Features have probably outgrown the Slow Bar in terms of their draw. But have they outgrown it by so much that they need to start doing "secret" shows? I'm not criticizing you, BrianW. I just don't understand.

I will still gladly be there myself. And eating at the Rosepepper beforehand sounds like a great idea.

(Edited by jamiecarroll at 6:26 pm on Apr. 26, 2003)

THAT'S RIGHT. IT'S SO NONSENSICAL THAT IT CAN'T BE TRUE. IT'S NOT. NO SHOW AT SLOWBAR.

Well, shit. I had my hopes up and everything.

I understand, and know again that my hands are tied here. Who knows why they wanted this to be a secret show. I'm not sure if the Features are at the level yet to play secret shows, but I do know that a full blown all-out advertising blitz (or at least the usual you get from us) would sellout the Slow Bar pretty quickly. We get thousands of hits a week on the website so obviously a great majority of the visitors to us here never post in this board.

Now, what's this about Rosepeppers? That sounds mighty intriguing.

I'm not so optimistic. I think thousands of hits are just from those of us who can hardly go 15 minutes without checking the board.

Token and I are thinking about 6:30-7. If you're seriously interested in joining us (and all are welcome), then send me a PM so we'll know how big of a table to reserve.

NOW IF ONLY THERE WERE A FEATURES SHOW THAT NIGHT SINCE ALL OF US WILL BE IN EAST NASHVILLE. I HATE SLOWBAR FOR POSTING THAT BOGUS AD FOR A SHOW. IT WAS A FILTHY LIE!!!!

(Edited by YaDaDaDa at 4:59 pm on Apr. 26, 2003)

I've never understood much of his logic. The same argument was made for not inviting the Features to open for Beulah a year or two ago, when it would've been the ultimate show. And I agree, jc- what's the problem with having a full house versus a handful of people "in the know" who get to feel special?

I shall be at this show. The May 2nd show last year kicked ass, and I'm sure this one will, too. I love celebrating getting out of school and my birthday with a Features show.

that's too bad, smee......

the show was never intended to be a "secret" show. we are(today actually) going to post it only on the website and spread it word of mouth. considering the size of slow bar, we think this would be sufficient publicity to have a a good size show. Since the show is 18+, Mike did not want a large amount people showing up to his club only to be turned away.

I can't until I'm 21 and don't have to worry about 21+ shows anymore. That's random, but I felt the need considering that I heard from a friend that Slow Bar hardly ever has 18+ shows. One more year to go!

(Edited by StephanieW at 2:08 pm on Apr. 28, 2003)

The shows page is listed as 18+ (the little icon) but what you might have read that confused was the prices. 21+ is $6 and 18 and up is $9.

(Edited by BrianW at 1:08 pm on Apr. 28, 2003)

All of the questions that everybody is pissing out should be directed at the managers as much as Grimey. I kept the secret, and I was told that the show wouldn't be announced until three days before. Not surprisingly, Grimey let the cat out of the bag and now its not a secret show at all, and will probably turn into what everybody was trying to avoid.

Any idea who the special guests are gonna be?

gohh i found out today that my physics trip is friday. i didnt wanna go anyway but i was gonna bear with it but now i really want out. are the chances of me getting into slow bar with an adult high enough to cancel this trip for?

btw- they took it off the shows listing on the slowbar website.

(Edited by rachel1808 at 3:18 pm on Apr. 28, 2003)

call and ask them.... my guess is that your chances are decent. however, that is just my guess. friday i sent an e-mail to mike@slowbar asking him what the deal was (time prices, etc. b/c this info dissapeared off his site) and I got a reply today saying "not sure if its gonna happen yet". So i hope you have better luck getting an answer to your question.

if it were me, i'd cancel my trip if there was only a 1% chance i'd get in

exactly. i kept my mouth shut too, cause he asked me to, but then it was on the site, so that doesn't make much sense. if its' not in the scene or the rage or anything, less people will know which seems to be what he wants..... i just want to see them play again. they make me happy.
i was looking around last night and no one, i mean no one, could stand still and almost everyone was smilling the whole time. they just get to you and it's contagious

were you standing on a chair in frint of a red umbrella by any chance?

oops. i sent an email earlier to niko. i didnt really know who to send it to so i picked him. i hope hell be able to answer me.

just out of curiosity, has there ever been a message board "gathering"? by that i mean has everyone ever gotten together after or before a show and gone bowling, lasertag, out to eat, movie, etc. a

There have been a couple of attempts, Joey. There was the Dancin' in the District last summer, where we were all supposed to wear nametags and meet in front of the stage. I did meet some people at that one (TF, StephanieW, YaDaDaDa, Token), but I wouldn't really call it a success. Then there was a meeting that was supposed to happen at the Murfreesboro IHOP after a Boro show last fall, but no one showed up for that. Freezetag used to have a standing offer to have a Message Board party at her house, but seeing as she doesn't have a house any more, and she doesn't really come here anymore, I think that offer is probably off of the table. I would still love to have a gathering, but in the meantime, I'm content to meet/hang out with people a few at a time.

So, I was all excited and saying to myself "Oh, yay...another Features show this Friday...two Features shows in one week!....What a wonderful way to have some fun between exams!"

Then, last night at the Red Rose show, I started to get sad as the night progressed thinking the Features would soon be over, but I made myself happy once again by saying to myself "Oh, you'll get to see them again on Friday!".

Now, after reading these recent posts, I'm afraid it's not going to happen. I will be forced to stay in my ugly little cramped dorm and study for stupid accounting if this show falls through. Now, my week is looking like the poo. This streak of pessimistic thoughts could be due to the fact that I just got out of my cursed accounting class.

I think the potential for a full fledged Features Message Board gathering is pretty weak. To be frank, I think there are too many fractions on this message board for everyone to hang out (in a civilized manner) in one cummulative group. I think it would inevitably end up with the individual member staying with his/her other little clique-mates while maybe only occassionally venturing out and talking to others. But, I guess I'm just a pessimistic person...maybe it could happen, but I doubt it.

(Edited by Sexy Sadie at 4:09 pm on Apr. 28, 2003)

haha, you crack me up sometimes, but i understand what you mean. i will have two finals on friday, german and american politics, boo! so, come friday night i will want to have some fun. i hope the features play, i would be sad if they didn't.....

It's more that we're "cliques," and I think factions might be a little harsh. The other problem that I've always noticed is that it's east to be outgoing and lots of things behind a computer, but harder in person. I can sit and post back and forth with about any one, but can guarantee many many awkward pauses in an actual, face-to-face conversation.

Like JC, I'd prefer small meetings. The offer still stands if anyone wants to join TF, SW, Token, JC (I think) and myself for Rosepepper before this show that isn't going to happen on Friday night.

I think it's great when people introduce themselves at the concert with their screenname. a little different, but it's still great. I don't really know if everyone showing up and going bowling would work, but I think definitely most everyone here can get along... I think the majority of the "clique-ness" is because we already have friends that we don't want to just ignore. unless of course all your friends are already on the message board...

I think it's more a lot of people on the board have friends and roommates and whatnot that post as well, so if there was a board gathering they would sort of stay with those people. I don't know anyone on here personally so a gathering to me would be really awkward no matter how nice people were.

I thought it was very amusing. Not as amusing as the look on my friend's face when Ray Davies was listing off everyones mb names, she had no idea what was going on. I'd still like to learn everyone's real names though.

is the slow bar show 21+ or 18+?

wait I just checked the show page and I got my answer

nevermind.

(Edited by Charlotte at 5:12 pm on Apr. 28, 2003)

This is a good topic... I know peronally that I am up for having some sort of gathering. But I also agree with Yadada that, for me personally, I usually feel way to ackward to carry on a conversation with a new person. I mostly stay in our little clique and just wait for Ray to meet the people and bring them over. Ray and Digsy are the stars of our little group and therefore meet the most people.

As far as the message board name thing goes, I have often wanted to start over with my real name. It's kinda weird saying, "Hi... I'm IWantElvis". It's not that I don't want Elvis anymore, I just think that it is kinda funny. And for anyone who cares, my name is Nicole.

Hi Nicole. Ray was obviously very outgoing but Digsy seemed to be hiding. He didn't even introduce himself, you had to. I am glad my sn has Rachel in it but I definatley wanna drop the 1808.

Sorry, as you can tell, once again, I've been thinking too much about math related subjects like....ACCOUNTING.

Maybe that was a strong word, but I know that I too am usually too shy to say any thing other than "hello" or "nice to meet you" to people I'm not familiar with.

(Edited by Sexy Sadie at 5:29 pm on Apr. 28, 2003)

yeah, i think it would be interesting to have a msg board gathering but i am a little bit shy when it comes to meeting people. i know quite a few people from the boards already but if there was such a gathering...i would probably hide behind damon or deathscythe. oh well....sometimes i wish i could start over with an alias...for those of you who don't know...my name is charlotte...

(Edited by Charlotte at 5:32 pm on Apr. 28, 2003)

Yeah, keep livin' the lie...We all know your name's Elvira.

TF usually points out every one for me. I still chuckle about meeting Digsy at Vanderbilt: make as little eye contact as possible. mumble your name and a greeting. hide behind someone else until it's safe to stare blankly at the stage in the open again.

Some are very outgoing and friendly all that, and they're the best ways to meet other mb people. These include StephanieW, thelawnwrangler, Sina (if she's drunk and you haven't pissed her off), and hmmmm....well that's all I can think of off hand. Sorry if I've met you and I'm leaving you out.

And the name thing...deevol apparently had the same feelings as you do, and it didn't stop him from renaming himself with his actual first name. I'm not entirely happy with Yadadada, but this is my 3rd board to post on that discussed the Features. On the Spongebath board, I was lalalala, but changed it when the first fansite came up to the more lyrically correct spelling. I have a ridiculously common first name that I don't particularly like, so I'm happy not using it.

I'm usually not big on meeting new people either, and I think that almost everyone would rather be around people they already know than go "make a friend" Thats part of the reason i've never made it a point to meet any of you guys (nothing personal, just not a big outgoing person at first) Everyone I know is either going clubbing or going to see X-MEN friday so if i actually end up going to this concert by myself-which I am fully prepared to do- I will definately make it a point to at least say hi to everyone. i know who rachel is now, so maybe I'll hunt her down and make her introduce me to everyone... but anyway, that was the line of thinking that led me to wonder if you guys have ever had a gathering of sorts.

As far as the name thing goes.... I try to pick joeywade whenever possible on the www, i guess i just think it's one of the best names ever and when I first started using the internet, I wanted something that sounded real w/o actually using my real name. Now i use joeywade b/c its kinda nostalgic(sp) in a way.

(Edited by joeywade at 6:05 pm on Apr. 28, 2003)

hahahaha ... he had something to hide from, though.

Mm? What was that?

After last year's DiD failed get together, I've had little hope for an all member rendezvous. However, I had a lot of fun going to Hard Rock with TF and StephanieW after that show.

I agree that Features fans are probably just a little too stratified to make an all out social event practical. However, I am really looking forward to spending some quality time with some of you on Friday night. I would definitely be too shy to approach most of you on my own. Now if only Friday didn't seem so far away. Man, I hope this week goes quickly.

I think that a low-key dinner setting would be a nice way to meet board members. Whenever there is a lull in conversation, one could always just sip their drink or shove food in their mouth. I would be up for something like that.

And my name is not Elvira... she scares me.

And Joeywade, I am very glad that I did not say hello to the random person in the Titans jersey. That would have been embarassing...

I would really like to meet some of yall, but i dont know who any of you are, I've seen TF before, but never said anything to anyone, but maybe I could meet some of yall friday (if I can get in)

brianW and i have discussed having a features dinner party. a pot luck at that.. everyone brings a dish, oh yeah!

Charlotte.. I do believe you went to my high school. I had been wondering if you were this girl for some time... but now I'm almost sure that you are the person in question because Charlotte that I went to high school with was at the show.

Do you follow? I think I've confused myself.

hmmm....this is quite possible. where did you go to high school? i'm quite curious now. i know that there was one girl from my high school at the show that was also in my political science class last semester. is that you? did you go to sullivan central high school? ..................

(Edited by Charlotte at 7:25 pm on Apr. 28, 2003)

nope. i wasn't standing on a chair...

(Edited by featuresgirl at 8:20 pm on Apr. 28, 2003)

i thought 1808 was your last name...

Um, so, yeah. Rosepepper. Friday.

uh huh..

interesting.

what is Rosepepper?

A Mexican Restaurant/Cantina...but done by gringos, I think. Anyway, it's in East Nashville. Used to be Joe's Diner. Great food and margaritas, in my opinion. For more info., check out CitySearch. PM YaDaDaDa if interested in eating there before the Slow Bar show. We need to know an approximate number in order to make a reservation/book a table.

Yeah, so count me in. What time?

Really? You've seen me? When? How did you know who I am? When did I become so famous that people started recognizing me?

I've always liked my screen name. I like going up to people and saying, "Hi. I'm Tom... Tom Foolery." You shouldn't be so reserved about using people's on-line names. I got a very interesting reaction when I walked up to a chick at Blue Skyy Court and said, "Excuse me, but are you stalker on skates?" That's a wonderful conversation starter.

I like the idea of having a message board social function, but I don't think it would work. I really like going to shows for the social aspects because I feel like I'm acquainted with so many of you. I often go to shows with Matt and Bethany. I always make a point to talk to Ben and Mike. I'll usually greet Keith if I see him. I talk to Joe when he's there. Sina jumps on me... literally. I would talk to Jason, Brett, Nicole, Susie, Shawn, Charlotte, and April, but they're usually too far away and I don't know them well enough to go out of my way to talk to them. I always enjoy my chats with Brian. I've been introduced to Carl, Luke, Lauren, Chris, Chad, and Rob. Katie and Courtney are nice, too. Sometimes I'll talk to Stephanie when she's in town. William and I hung out at a show in Knoxville one time. I know who Kelly is, but I've never told him that I think it's cool he shares my appreciation for Fluid Ounces.

So I have all of these acquaintances, and I enjoy whatever brief chats I have with them. Part of me thinks that it would be nice to forge stronger friendships with any/all of you. In reality, though, I know that I'm not the most social person in the world. (That honor goes to Joe.) Nor do I have much in common with most of you either. This makes socialization rather awkward. So, in the end, while I find the idea of a "Message Board Get-Together" very appealing, I think it's doomed to fail.

Last summer, I was supporting the message board meet-and-greet after DitD because shows were getting weird for me. I had figured out who a lot of people were, but I hadn't met them. I thought that if we met then we could all become good friends and Features shows would become like a big party. It didn't quite work out that way. I met them, but now it's even more awkward because I'm like, "Umm... Hey. We met once and I don't know if you remember me and I don't know what we should talk about and I don't know if it's OK for me to stand here near you and I don't want to rehash stuff from the message board because we've already talked about it all on-line." So it's always strange... except for that time I gave Ben a Blow Pop. I felt like we had decent conversation then. Perhaps candy can fuel my social success. Did cookies work for you, Nicole?

If we did have a social, though, I would suggest an ice skating party or a DVD-viewing party where everyone brings a DVD and we watch one chapter of it.

(Side note: I think this is my most disjointed post ever. Sorry... I'm just exploring some different ideas here. And I wanted an excuse to use people's first name because it's a sign that I care enough about them to at least know their real names.)

I can't remember most people's real names to save my life.

I love you, TF.

Shut up, Edgar!

That was a very nice post, Mr. Foolery. I always feel nice when people remember my name since most people don't even take the time to meet me. They instead ignore me while introducing themselves to every other person in my group of friends. I know I'm not a big girl, but I'm visible. This is all true. I've expressed my pain to Ray Davies and Brother Love before. They can attest to this.

(Edited by Sexy Sadie at 10:25 pm on Apr. 28, 2003)

Was there someone else there w/a titans jersey on??? Nonetheless, I assure you I'll be wearing mine on friday, so feel free to say hi

Yes, there was. I'm not sure if he stayed for the show or not though. Ray Davies thought for sure it was you, I begged to differ. I said that I thought you said that your number was 90 or something, and this guy's was 27.

(Edited by Sexy Sadie at 10:45 pm on Apr. 28, 2003)

That was amazing "Tom". I'm bad with names in general, sometimes I recognize people by their screen names. I love ice skating, throw in a blow pop and you got a deal (actually I'm more partial to tootsie pops, as mentioned a while back in another thread, I think).

Wow, you go away to a cave in the Ukraine to edit a Features video for 7 hours and you miss a whole lot.

Sorry about the hiding thing, Rachel, but unless I get some crazy surge of adrenaline, I'm usually the hiding/mumbling guy that was described earlier. I think the only time that I've mustered up my own courage to talk to anyone on the board (besides StephanieW who has the ability to forge what feels like a lifetime friendship by just saying "hi" ) is when I congratulated Keith on a job well done at the Exit/In before bumping into Mike D as he was leaving the bathroom (since I had used my adrenaline, I just hid instead of saying "hi"). And oddly enough, I think I knew every single one of those names that TF mentioned, someway, somehow. I also share all of TF's "awkward convo" fears. Maybe we should all buy laptops, take them to the show, all get on the MB and talk to each other that way?

And once again, my real name (I feel like Wolverine!) is Brett. I do like being called Digsy though, oddly...and Telulah...but I digress. I would like to try and overcome the social awkwardness and past incidences that have forged the "cliques" and possibly hang out. I would just pity the establishment that would have to put up with a group of 20+ people.

Hmm...well I guess I will see everyone on Friday. I will probably be wearing an X-Men shirt or something X-Menish to support both my immaturity and the overwhelming excitement I feel for the movie.

Yep, someones getting a hug at the next show.

Me too. I don't like blow pops at all though. The gum is all yucky once you get to it. I do enjoy tootsie pops, but like all suckers they must be of the various red fruits or rootbeer.

(Edited by Sexy Sadie at 10:51 pm on Apr. 28, 2003)

Har har har. You're so funny. Talk to me? I think you do more than talk to me, considering the fact that I sleep at your place. I would mention more, but I fear that would be telling people a little too much about details that they probably don't wanna know. Let's just leave it at that.

If adrenaline is what you need then I think a near death experiance before each show is all it takes.

It would be much cheaper to just pass a notepad around the venue....

But we can't have avatars on a notepad, now can we?

Well aren't you just the sweetest? At the next show, I will be sure to have a conversation...yes, I said it...conversation...with you. And, TF can be there, too! Maybe I can make conversations less awkward between different board members. Hmmm. You guys could rent me out or something.

BTW, if this thing pulls through, I think I'm going to be a Features orphan again so I might need a mommy/daddy.

excellent point-how could i be so stupid? Laptops it is...


And Rachel, could your driver be your mommy/daddy? I'm really glad I didn't like the features before i turned 18, it would drive me crazy to be in your shoes right now...by the way, you looked old enough to be 18, (at least from far away) have you ever tried the "I left my ID at home, I'm not 21, but I am 18 I promise, please let me in" thing? One of my friends did this at one of the shows and pulled it off, she was, however, actually 18 though.

muah. bless you.

my driver would be 16. i suppose i could bring my mom along but thats no fun.

i dont know.. we'll see. im not gonna start freaking out til thursday.

I just realized this and meant to ask you sooner, Rachel...
You said that you recognized TF and I at the Vandy show. How? We were talking about it, and I don't know how people know who we are..I mean there are tons of guys and girls there together. I guess we just stand out the most?
Don't get me wrong...I didn't take offense or anything weird like that. I was just wondering how you knew it was us.

TF actually asked me that earlier. I saw a couple walking away from the front of the stage after the show and for some reason I just felt like it was yall. I would've gone over and said something but right after that I saw like 15 other couples walk by and I was like "Oh.. maybe not". Maybe I recognized you from pictures on the board or something? I don't know, I definatley wasn't sure it was yall but I had a hunch.

Well if you make it to the show on Friday, say something to someone you think is me. I've always mentioned that I think that I stand out in the crowds due to the facts that: 1. I talk really loud. 2. I'm always going up to people and saying hey. Because of this board and other acquaintances, I end up knowing half of the people in the room it seems. 3. I'm with TF, who attends all of the shows as well. 4. I'm always looking around for other girls with long blonde hair, and I never really see more than 2. So, you have a one in three shot...Those odds are alright.

As I recall this was due to the massive delays in the start of the show and thus the show ending later than was reasonable for a meeting. I know I had to miss because, late as it ended, I had to drive back to Chattanooga.

Will

You use my chess set, don't you?

>shakes head in disgust<

Have you ever been to Southern Ice Arena in Cool Springs? That's where I've been taking lessons, and I love it there. It's a lot less crowded than Centennial although the ice is a bit softer. In fact... I think I'll go today during my lunch break!

I know, Sadie. I know. I've never offically been introduced to you, and I feel bad about that. I'm actually a pretty shy person in the real world. So I usually only meet people who introduce themselves to me or who are introduced to me by others. I would never ignore anyone on purpose. Okay, except Lawnwrangler.

during the super bowl, my roommates and i had a rule that no talking was to go on during gameplay. we were all in the same room and communicated through Aol IM the entire game. It was fun, because one of my roommates, william, inevitably would forget the rule every 20 minutes or so and say something inane that in no way pertained to the game anyhow, and we were able to bitch at him. Although, i don't think that we would like to restrict any sort of audience participation at a features show.

The May 2nd show seems to be a good tradition, but before everyone focuses only on the amazing energy of the last show, it is important to remember that it was a year ago this Friday that Burma and Paid to Think were laid to rest.

Which brings me to what I think would be great for this year's May 2nd show: Burma or Paid to Think in the encore.

Will

Oh yeah

that sounds quite appealing.....

No, I haven't. That's one of the many Cool Springs developments that occurred during my time away at college, sounds worth checking out for sure. Do they rent hockey skates? I CANNOT skate with toe picks in the way.

The more likely thing...this May 2nd will see the axing of two more Features tunes.

NOOOOOOO!!!!!!! dont say that

Well, just got a reply back from Grimes and it looks like I wont be allowed into the show. I had just spent and hour talking my dad into letting me go and had decided not to go on this trip to Atlanta just so I could go see it. Oh well, apparently the presence of one 15 year old would kill the atmosphere or something. Who knows. Man, I am so bummed.

do you mean they wont let anyone in that is underage even if they are with their legal guardian

Unfourtunatley, yes.


So close to my birthday too! Maybe as a birthday present, he will let me in..

(Edited by rachel1808 at 9:57 pm on Apr. 29, 2003)

man, that sucks rachel. i really am sorry. i know what it's like to get your hopes way up and then be let down (see "features show at blue sky court" thread). but hey, right now my cat is stuck in the plastic bag she was playing in, and that's always a sign of good luck. maybe things will work out after all....

and to add to the previous discussion...i agree that it's always nice when someone remembers your name (thanks tf). but it's also very understandable when they don't, especially when being introduced to groups of people. my name is moonbeam, but i often tell people my name is april, you know, just for kicks.

aww...i'm sorry to hear that. maybe things will work out......

Rachel, that's a shame about not being able to join us at the show. At least you found out beforehand; it would have sucked doubly if you would have gotten your dad to drive you there only to have to turn around and drive home with the Features practically ringing in your ears.

really? so is that a personal sign for good luck or general?

well, i was really just trying to be positive. but if fate leads you to be able to attend the features show, then yes, it will be a sign of good luck from now on. i hope you get to come because, man, what a cool good luck sign.

have you thought about disguises?

ya know rachel.... fake id's could come in handy for you and fff... I mean, it's not like you'd be using it to buy alcohol, and think about it... who would expect someone to make a fake id just to be 18??? anyway, it'd be worth a shot... anything would be worth a shot...

Nope not yet, but maybe TF can help me out with that. I've only thought about breaking down and crying. Hey.. it worked on my dad.

well, there's that too

seriously though, i'd try just about anything to get in... and like i said before, you could pass for 18.. i think

I was actually thinking about that. I just dont know where to get one. Maybe I could send in a wrong bday for my school ID or Y card (if they have dobs on that) or something like that.

I would just go and try anything if it was 12th and Porter or something but its too far and my dad would be pissed if we drove and couldn't get in. But if you see a girl in a ninja costume arguing with the bouncer, try to help her out.

We'll see.. Im gonna try and be optimistic. Grimes made it sound like the 18+ was a gift so i dont know how much i would push it.

Rachel - you could stand outside. You'd be able to hear just fine, and it might be nice weather...

Mmm, I don't know. I don't think it would be the same Features experiance without being right there and being able to see them and see people. I think they sound great live, but its not the only thing that brings me to all the shows. It's just all of it coming together that makes it so much fun.

Thanks to all for the suggestions though. Maybe I'll try, maybe I wont. I'm already feeling a lot better for some reason. Hope yall have fun.

i sat outide during the l red rose show before last nights... it was actually much better than being inside that night b/c it was crowded, hot, i was at the back and it was a really nice night, I just sat out there and talked w/one of my friends. Yes, i know this defeats the whole purpose of going to a concert, but it was actually a very nice change of pace. Not too sure i'd do it again, and i definately wouldn't suggest it to you rachel, as an acceptable alternative to actually going to the show, but it was pretty cool "once in a lifetime" type thing....

There's also #5- you wear a necklace with your name on it (or at least used to). I know I figured out that you were who I thought you were at a show in Atlanta last year when I saw your necklace. But I guess male message boarders might just seem like pervs if they're staring at all the cure blonde girls' necklines?

And Rachel, please don't stand outside unless your dad or someone else is there too. I actually think all the talk earlier about the ghetto of East Nashville was a little overblown, but it's definitely not a safe place for a wee one to stand alone at night. Grimey loves to act like he's going out of his way to do everything- don't let that stand in your way. I'm thinking that if you had an 18-21 ID, they wouldn't look at it real close because you wouldn't be drinking anyway. So maybe you can find one to borrow?

Once again, my fellow triplet steals the words from my mouth. JC, are you on crack!?!

yeah, and he gets it from the homeless woman with no teeth and 10 kids that begs for money right outside slowbar!

If push comes to shove I believe I would stand outside just to see one of my favorite bands, even thought that just sucks when you are used to seeing them like right infront of you! I even hate the distance, when the features play at Dancin' in the District.

maybe if we get enough people arguing with the guy at the door they would let us in

I'm prolly gonna be there Friday. I just finished my final project and I have nothing to do until next Wednesday. Anyone gonna record this "historic" last show? We might get to hear some really old/new/rare stuff this time.

Yeah, that would reflect very well on the band. I'm sure they'd get invited back a lot.

Here's the deal: Grimey's breaking a sacred business rule by letting in people that are not legally allowed to buy beer. Granted, they're paying an extra $3, but they make way more of a profit when the average "adult" buys a few drinks. This is not a music club kids, this is a business first and foremost. The management may try to convince you otherwise, but they have to eventually yeild to the almighty buck (and I don't blame them). The bigger stink the under-18s make, the lesser the chance of the 18-20s getting to see The Features (or any other band for that matter) at the Slow Bar in the future.

Yeah, I know it's easy for me to say when I haven't had to worry about this in (way too many) years, but it's just the way things are. Sorry to rant.

or maybe he cares about staying in business and not getting in trouble by running the chance of letting underaged drink and get caught. im sure he cares a lot about the money, but i think he also really loves the slow bar. i dont blame him for any rules he makes in that club.

I agree wholeheartedly. I didn't mean to imply that money was his only motivation, but that it was a major one and an understandable one.

i agree. if the pain in the neck of having to prep his staff for underage patrons (most of the time the people working the counter will assume you're 21 once you get past the door) and work to not get in trouble for the illegal selling of alcohol outweighs the benefits, he won't do it again.

yes,,, you are all right. every aspect of everything you said was 100% right. however, if i were under 18, I'd be willing to pay $20 to see the features play. I don't drink, so he wouldn't have to worry about getting into trouble and the $20 would make up for the loss in alcohol sales (i think) all in all, i understand exactly where the guy is coming from, but if i were in their shoes i'd be thinking the same things they are. In fact, i think about that every time there's a 21+ show. Unfortunately, the sad truth is, many underage kids would try to get illegal beer and that prolly ruins any chances that -18 would ever get in.

****accidental double post****

(Edited by joeywade at 2:26 pm on Apr. 30, 2003)

Remember when I said I would make you cookies, well if you come to the show there will definately be cookies this time.

I thought the same thing and threw the 20$ offer into the email.

I'm not gonna complain anymore, I'll get over it. One day I'll be 18+ like the rest of you.

But I would like to say that a couple weeks ago everyone was fighting and I thought everyone was getting all mean and stuff but now everyone has been super nice. I had several of yall try to help me out with getting in and I really appreiciate it.

Yeah, she's right.

By the way, Mike_D is an asshole, BrianW is doing a shitty job, and Lauren is butt-ugly.

I'll believe it when I see it.

Man! I broke that necklace a few months ago. You've actually reminded me to revive it, which is what I shall do right now instead of studying Abnormal Psych. So, for those of you who don't know me and will be at the show Friday, look for the girl whose necklace says Stephanie.

I'll assume that you've never been to the Slow Bar, Carl. There are three sides to the building. Two of the three are dangerous to hang out along. But the "front" of the building is safe territory - you know, the side where the entrance is. It's well-lit, and there are always people hanging out there. That's what I was talking about - not the sketchy side or back of the building.

This topic is pretty long, and lots of people have said that they will be in attendance. But, let's just have an official role call. I'll start. I shall be present (and quite happy since school will be over with) and with TF.

Only about 1,528 times. Parts of the venue are relatively safe, but NO PLACE IS SAFE FOR A 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL TO HANG OUT BY HERSELF IN EAST NASHVILLE.

Role call: Token and I will be there, full from Mexican food and maybe tipsy from liquor-heavy margaritas,

i'm there

i'll be there. rhinestone cowboy with be with. well, he better be with.

At least I don't pay to torture tiny weak furry creatures. God, German Catholics are such cold assholes.

Rachel- what you must understand is that the meaner it gets, the more apparent it becomes that this is all silly fluff, and the more the love flows.

You'll get yours, bitch. It may not be this Friday, but don't worry, Carlita, soon you will grow tired of straining your neck to watch your back, then, BAM!

I don't think there would be anything unsafe about standing in front of the Slow Bar for a show this size. There will constantly be people loitering and the doorperson is always sitting right there, looking out the window, along with tons of others looking in the same direction. You do have to get to that part of the building by parking in back (unless you are luck enough to find a street spot) which has hosted a mugging or two.

Hmmm... I may have to rethink this show... too many people that want to kick my ass are gonna be there... I'm a lover not a fighter... okay, well, I'm not a fighter...

I've got your back, carl. you seem like a nice enough guy to me.

I know a lot of decapitated mice that would disagree with you.

Hmm.. I'm hoping this has to do with your occupation not just for fun.

well i've procrastinated to nearly the last minute on making a decision (since i live hours away) but, i will be in attendance. Does anyone know who the opener is going to be yet? I wouldn't mind seeing the lucky guns...

(shudders)

no, anything but the lucky guns......

no opening act sounds really good right now......just maximum features.

Yes, please no Lucky Guns.

it's brian carter

From a topic forever ago: I think if we ever did a message board anything, I think it should be a Kareoke bar. I mean seriously, if it got awkward you could just ask the person to join you in your rendition of "I Will Survive". Okay, maybe not, I just got a kareoke craving. Only done it once, started out very awkward but by the end Britney had nothin on me. Lord, I need a nap.

I have done both "Champagne Supernova" and "Love Shack." Fun times...

Love Shack would be fun. I'm listening to "Bust a Move".. I am SO going this weekend.

It's funny you should mention "Bust a Move," because that's my specialty. I do it every time.

By the way, are the Features playing tonight as well at the Slow Bar? I'm reading the Scene and in the Slow Bar ad it has "TBA (you'll see)" listed for both tonight (Thursday, May 1) and tomorrow. Maybe tonight is the real secret show...

now wouldn't that be a sick, twisted joke... do they ever play thursday shows???

no... i went to slowbar tuesday to see tyler james play new faces nite and i talked to mike and he said they were maybe going to do 2 nights, but decided not to..... speaking of tyler james, i really wanted to hear him and went there just for that purpose. but instead, he bailed and went to see bob dylan and then came back at the end and played 1 and 1/2 songs. grrrr.

I want to go so bad to this show, but I cant get in!!! this sucks so bad. I'm getting in somehow! (sorry this was a random post I just kinda needed to get that out)

ok here's a really dumb (but equally important question) I can't be there right at 9:00. do you guys think the features will play before 11:00 ? I've also never been to slow bar and have no idea how large it is. What are the chances of this show selling out by 10:30? ohh, and rachel, any luck w/the e-mails?

OK. Stephanie=Fucking PUMPED for this show! I got their newsletter, and it's May 2nd...You know it's gonna rock our faces off, right?
I look forward to meeting new people too, and I might actually come off as a nice gal, considering the fact that I am so cheery about being finished with school now.
I can't wait to see you guys there.

Yes, they do. I've been to a few. The infamous May 2, 2002 show was a Thursday, and a couple others I have been to have been on Thursday. I always remember, b/c "Thursday" has a special significance. I especially love singing it at those shows. It's kind of like I am singing to the band. OK. I'm lame.

i'm oh so very excited for this show too. i get to bring my friend who just got back form two months of basic training for the airforce reserves. (i brought her to a show that converted her to features fandom last fall.) it's really exciting because she got back on monday, the day after the red rose show, which we all thought was going to be the last show for a while. and now this god-sent 18+ slowbar show is tomorrow. how lucky. so it's kind of like her "welcome home" show. too bad it's also the "goodbye for a while" show for the band...

sorry for that bit of irrelevancy. i suppose that all could have been summed up in an "i'm really excited."

Not to answer this like it was a dumb question, but our Shows page states clearly that the Features go on at 10:30 prompt. Of course this is probably not going to be the exact time the Features go on, but I wouldn't risk it.

Oh and the Slow Bar is not a huge space, though there is more standing room in there then you'd think. Of course a lot of it is to the extreme side of the stage. I'm not sure what the official capacity is, but it would be nice to think the Features will break it tomorrow night.

i'm very excited...i can't wait till tomorrow. it will be a nice break after 2 finals...ugh. plus, alot of my friends will be there, including deathscythe..yay!

sorry for also being random....

(Edited by Charlotte at 11:15 pm on May. 1, 2003)

well, i guess i'll just skip xmen and go to the concert alone so i actually get a spot (i'd like to be a part of the frontrow blockade this show)... that sucks, but i'd rather go alone than miss it, and you guys better at least say hey to the lonely guy in a white titans jersey. wow, i'm gonna feel like a loser.

the lucky guns are ok in my book, man. as long as i don't get beer soaked and raped, they put on a nice show. it gets a little redundant after 5 or 6 songs, but they know how to rock.

for the record, that was me mistakenly posting as charlotte. i don't know how she got to my computer...

hmm.......

i'll be there, along with deathscythe, and perhaps the charlotte character who seems to be lurking behind me, using my computer when i'm not looking...


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(Edited by damon at 3:42 am on May. 2, 2003)

So did the Features play last night? I know you know, Sina.

(Edited by jamiecarroll at 7:31 am on May. 2, 2003)

My friend Victoria talked to Grimey and he said that some hippie band was playing last night. It was supposed to be the Lucky Guns (cooincidentally enough) with Cheetah Chrome (from the Dead Boys who joined Pearl Jam 2 weeks ago to play "Sonic Reducer"), but that show was cancelled.

I have nothing to back this up.

I can't wait for the show tonight. I seems like I might have SARS or just a really bad cold, but that won't stop me from being there and infecting all of you.

I just realized that after tonight I will have attended two Features shows in one week. I think that sets a record for me.

Joey, don't feel like a loser for going to a show by yourself. It's actually quite liberating.

SARS PACT!!!

Three in a week is my record. Actually, it was 3 in 3 days.

Crap, have we all infected each other? I've been suffering from heavy over-snottage for the past day. I'm starting to feel a little more on the up-and-up though. I swear, this day has to be the greatest ever. X-Men twice and then a Features show...splendiforous...

Was that with me back in August? I went to two, one after the other. I couldn't go to the last one at 12th and Porter.

I'm pretty sure it was Miss W

sorry to be late for the roll call, but i'll be there. i dunno if i can get there super early, so i might have to shove my way to the front so i can get some of nicole's cookies.

there WILL be cookies, will there not?

hey, this is my hundredth post! whoo!

(Edited by Bowl of Fire at 12:04 pm on May. 2, 2003)

Keep it to yourself, pervert.

what??

The producer for the "rock" songs on The Beginning EP? Is it just a solo acoustic thing or what?

I'm guessing the answer to both questions is, "Yes." I know Bri Car used to be in some local bands (The Preservatives?), and I think I've seen his solo act, too. He's much better than the Felix Wiley!

I hope you like brownies, that's all I have time for. I didn't really expect you to show.

(Edited by iwantelvis at 2:43 pm on May. 2, 2003)

I'll be there tonight with Genius Girl! Come say hi to us!

I'll try to be there tonight, I'll be wearing jeans and a blue plaid shirt, so feel free to say hey.

Wha??? How??

Brian Carter is opening the show and played the second guitar part at Bingham's party/show. Does this mean that we will be hearing older songs that are written with two guitar parts. That would be very nice, although I am trying not to get my hopes up.

are they special brownies?

No, they are not. But I have considered making some for Parrish and Roger. I'm sure they would like them.

I'm sure by "special" you mean with extra chocolate. And yes, I'm sure Roger and Parrish would love them. In fact, I'll bet Rollum and Matt would as well. Who doesn't like chocolate?

your racism never ceases to amaze me, ray.

bastard......

Ray, what are you doing posting? You are supposed to be on your way to my house, you are gonna be late. UGHHHHH

Alright, so I do think I am gonna try to get in. FFF has given me hope even though he never answered me how he is getting in. I mean, I probably won't be able to get in still but no harm done at least I will know for sure I couldn't get in. If I do though, I will have a green shirt on with jeans.. say hi but not when my dad is standing right there.. I don't wanna have to explain the whole message board thing to him.

Well we should be getting there about 7:30, so we might see you. Our thinking was the earlier the better. Since we are under 21 we didn't want to risk not getting in.

Maybe you and FFF should join forces. He is single now and he is the one of the few board members who could date you without being sent to jail.

(Edited by iwantelvis at 4:11 pm on May. 2, 2003)

My thinking was maybe it wouldn't be that full and they might let me in when they saw it wasn't packed and probably wouldn't be. I don't know though.. I'll probably be getting there 9 the earliest.

hey.. maybe i have a boyfriend. i mean.. i dont but i couldve had one!

Oh I'm sorry, it's just that it would be kinda cute. Young message board love

so apparently some girl posted on someone's livejournal about how she wanted to slap me after the red rose show.

oprah's here and i'm looking for a fight.

see ya at the slow bar!!!

is rachel ever going to slap me or what?

i was wondering if that would be brought up again.

In reference to Slow Bar, should the bartender really bitch at the customers when they don't tip? It doesn't seem like the best sales technique in the world.

whenever i bought a beer for damon, the bartender just kind of stood there waiting for me to tip him......but i didnt.....i mean, i cant help it that the girl at the door couldnt count and thought i was 21....i'm a poor college student, just because he opened the beer for me does not entitle him to a tip.......

This is the world's smallest violin playing just for the bartender.

The people at MacDonald's open a Coke for me, but society doesn't say to tip them.

A random reference to Reservoir Dogs.

he actually said something to you bout it???

Hmmmm....Having waited tables, I have different feelings about the whole tipping thing. However, I know that many of you have probably waited tables and know that waiters/bartenders make only $2.13 an hour. It is common knowledge that they need your tips. On the flipside, I don't feel that it is essential to tip a bartender every time you get a drink. It just gets ridiculous after a while. Most wait staff and bartenders end up doing very well on a busy night. They shouldn't get nasty if you don't tip. That's just not polite.

I understand how much wait staff normally make. I know also that I usually tip every other drink. However he gave me no choice by bitching at me about it, so I didn't tip him at all. I know he worked awfully hard opening my $3 dollar can of PBR.

Tipping every other drink is acceptable, I think.

Anyone who bitches about a tip is a total asshole.

Opening a can of Pabst is definitely not a chore, but is tip-worthy, if one is not an asshole. Some people just don't understand the power of being nice and don't deserve that little somethin' extra.

I tip when people make me a mixed drink. they know what they're doing and they put some effort and pride into it. I guarantee that someone who simply opens beers has to get more than 2.13 an hour. Plus, the guy was obviously not deserving of a tip because he bitched at someone/people about not tipping. That's not cool. I left him my change when I ordered a beer, but I wasn't going to pull out another five for the guy.

Being new to the bar scene I found it very confusing... I ended up tipping the waitress a dollar every drink I got, but that added up to WAY more than 15%, but I had to tip and couldn't tip in smaller amounts. But it seemed like she was waiting around for it, so I had no option. Would it be innappropriate to hold the tipping all until the end, when I can make an accurate go of it? Just a question of ettiquette, I suppose.

Will

this is most definitely appropriate when running a tab. Tabs are great things...

if you're planning on drinking a lot, give them your credit card, they'll set up a tab for you and at the end of the night you sign and calculate a tip.

if you're not planning on having more than one or two, tip somewhat generously on the first (they'll be happier with you when you come back) and tip or don't on the second depending on size of said first tip.

(Edited by deathscythe257 at 12:49 am on May. 4, 2003)

I think the bartender show rent Reservoir Dogs and watch the scene with Steve buscemi in it a learn a thing or two about tippage lol

when i order a beer i expect it to be refilled maybe six times. we've been here a long fucking time. He's refilled my bottle what, two, three times? The words "too fucking busy" should not be in a bartender's vocabulary.

yeah man, tell me about it.

nevermind

(Edited by featuresgirl at 6:42 pm on May. 4, 2003)

A good tip at the beginning of the night can ensure good service for the rest of the evening. I usually run a tab and tip at the end, it's easier. Another trick about getting good service that I've learned: Go to no more than 4 bars regularly and go to them as often as possible. Once the bartenders start recognizing you you're in. When they learn your name, great things can happen.

that just sounds so funny... hey but it's good advice to all those drinkers out there.

Do you mean free drinks? Yes, I have had that happen before, and it is indeed great.

However, for the females, I would say beware of said "great things."

A part of me wishes I could do the 4 regular bars thing, but it seems like the only time I tend to go to bars is for shows. All the other times, I tend to drink at home or with a meal.