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JoanneJoanne Posts: 98
edited January 2008 in The Porch
So I waited all morning for someone to start this thread - nothing. I can't believe I'm doing this, but this was in our newspaper this morning - Minneapolis/St Paul Star Tribune. Many of you know that the Republican Convention is going to be here this September and so the news is a twitter with rioting stories, and security, and extra police officers etc. This little blurb got my household excited today with hopes for a fun summer/fall of live music.

Rage against the convention?
She was invited to sing the national anthem at the 2004 Republican convention, but Martina McBride says she hasn't heard anything about performing at this year's event in St. Paul. "I'd take it as it comes," she told us. "I'm not really a political person." I.W. has learned, however, that the highly political Rage Against the Machine, Pearl Jam and Green Day are considering separate concerts at Target Center while the Republicans occupy Xcel Energy Center across the river. In the interest of equal time, those bands also are contemplating rocking Denver during the Democratic National Convention.
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    Come Back in BlackCome Back in Black Posts: 659
    protesting the convention of the whole party? Thats just retarded.
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    luvisatowerluvisatower Posts: 1,078
    Come Back in Black wrote:
    protesting the convention of the whole party? Thats just retarded.
    holding a concert for whatever reason...BRILLIANT
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    One Song GloryOne Song Glory Posts: 710
    luvistower wrote:
    holding a concert for whatever reason...BRILLIANT

    Seconded! :D
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    LizardLizard So Cal Posts: 12,073
    wow. something to spend my "rebate" on!!!

    :D
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    tkepearljamntkepearljamn Posts: 581
    Lizard wrote:
    wow. something to spend my "rebate" on!!!

    :D


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    IndifferenceIndifference Posts: 2,648
    Link? See the martina article but no mention of PJ?

    http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/14250511.html

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    IndifferenceIndifference Posts: 2,648
    Found it:

    http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/music/14250911.html

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    rhinomagicrhinomagic Charlottesville, VA Posts: 2,549
    I see the story, but am unclear whether those three bands are (supposedly) planning one huge show or three nights of performances to compete with the convention.

    Three nights seems more likely to me than all three bands on the same bill for one night.

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    IndifferenceIndifference Posts: 2,648
    rhinomagic wrote:
    I see the story, but am unclear whether those three bands are (supposedly) planning one huge show or three nights of performances to compete with the convention.

    Three nights seems more likely to me than all three bands on the same bill for one night.

    .

    Conventions are usually 4 nights.....

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    LUV2ROCKLUV2ROCK Posts: 140
    rhinomagic wrote:
    I see the story, but am unclear whether those three bands are (supposedly) planning one huge show or three nights of performances to compete with the convention.

    Three nights seems more likely to me than all three bands on the same bill for one night.

    .




    Rage against the convention?

    She was invited to sing the national anthem at the 2004 Republican convention, but Martina McBride says she hasn't heard anything about performing at this year's event in St. Paul. "I'd take it as it comes," she told us. "I'm not really a political person." I.W. has learned, however, that the highly political Rage Against the Machine, Pearl Jam and Green Day are considering SEPARATE concerts at Target Center while the Republicans occupy Xcel Energy Center across the river. In the interest of equal time, those bands also are contemplating rocking Denver during the Democratic National Convention.

    JON BREAM
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    TheLostSoulTheLostSoul Posts: 773
    LUV2ROCK wrote:
    Rage against the convention?

    She was invited to sing the national anthem at the 2004 Republican convention, but Martina McBride says she hasn't heard anything about performing at this year's event in St. Paul. "I'd take it as it comes," she told us. "I'm not really a political person." I.W. has learned, however, that the highly political Rage Against the Machine, Pearl Jam and Green Day are considering SEPARATE concerts at Target Center while the Republicans occupy Xcel Energy Center across the river. In the interest of equal time, those bands also are contemplating rocking Denver during the Democratic National Convention.

    JON BREAM

    its still unclear... ;)
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    Strangest TribeStrangest Tribe Posts: 2,502
    Joanne wrote:
    So I waited all morning for someone to start this thread - nothing. I can't believe I'm doing this, but this was in our newspaper this morning - Minneapolis/St Paul Star Tribune. Many of you know that the Republican Convention is going to be here this September and so the news is a twitter with rioting stories, and security, and extra police officers etc. This little blurb got my household excited today with hopes for a fun summer/fall of live music.
    Our local radio DJ Mr Chris 107.5 KFEB reported earlier this week that PJ would be doing a Midwest tour this summer to support the release of their next album.

    I've been checking here everyday this week to confirm this but to no avail....

    Can anyone confirm this?

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    JoanneJoanne Posts: 98
    TheLostSoul wrote:
    its still unclear... ;)

    Dude, that's all there is. It isn't going to get any clearer. We've given you all the info we have. That's why it's called a rumor. Just wanted to plant the seed in your heads. No one waits for every detail before posting around here so I thought I'd spread the love.

    Still - pretty exciting nonetheless.
    We're still making records for people who listen to it all the way through, eyes closed, in that space.
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    TheLostSoulTheLostSoul Posts: 773
    Joanne wrote:
    Dude, that's all there is. It isn't going to get any clearer. We've given you all the info we have. That's why it's called a rumor. Just wanted to plant the seed in your heads. No one waits for every detail before posting around here so I thought I'd spread the love.

    Still - pretty exciting nonetheless.

    lmao! you missed it...
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    tie-dye ladytie-dye lady Posts: 305
    Joanne wrote:
    In the interest of equal time, those bands also are contemplating rocking Denver during the Democratic National Convention.

    OH YEAH!! I said I wasn't going to go near downtown during the Convention but I'll eat those words if PJ is coming to town!!
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    Come Back in BlackCome Back in Black Posts: 659
    Strangest Tribe wrote:
    Our local radio DJ Mr Chris 107.5 KFEB reported earlier this week that PJ would be doing a Midwest tour this summer to support the release of their next album.

    I've been checking here everyday this week to confirm this but to no avail....

    Can anyone confirm this?

    Hello....um....10c...throw us a crumb will ya?

    see now this would be awesome! Much better than some shitty death to republicans concert with eddie explaining how betterman is now about McCain or some Bullshit.
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    markymark550markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,110
    Strangest Tribe wrote:
    Our local radio DJ Mr Chris 107.5 KFEB reported earlier this week that PJ would be doing a Midwest tour this summer to support the release of their next album.

    I've been checking here everyday this week to confirm this but to no avail....

    Can anyone confirm this?

    Hello....um....10c...throw us a crumb will ya?
    prior to the release of the album or after the release of the album?????
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    rhinomagicrhinomagic Charlottesville, VA Posts: 2,549
    LUV2ROCK wrote:
    Rage against the convention?

    She was invited to sing the national anthem at the 2004 Republican convention, but Martina McBride says she hasn't heard anything about performing at this year's event in St. Paul. "I'd take it as it comes," she told us. "I'm not really a political person." I.W. has learned, however, that the highly political Rage Against the Machine, Pearl Jam and Green Day are considering SEPARATE concerts at Target Center while the Republicans occupy Xcel Energy Center across the river. In the interest of equal time, those bands also are contemplating rocking Denver during the Democratic National Convention.

    JON BREAM

    OK. But I originally read SEPARATE as 'separate from the GOP convention'.

    Can you see how it might still be unclear? Of course, rumors are rumors because they aren't confirmed or clear. Right?

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    Strangest TribeStrangest Tribe Posts: 2,502
    markymark550 wrote:
    prior to the release of the album or after the release of the album?????

    Not trying to be smartass but to support the release of... Usually means the album has been released...
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    markymark550markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,110
    Strangest Tribe wrote:
    Not trying to be smartass but to support the release of... Usually means the album has been released...
    I understand, but with unconfirmed rumors, you never know.....

    I didn't know if it was meant to be like the 2005 South America tour that was just before the release of Pearl Jam and was something to tide the fans over until the album came out or if it was a tour because the new album just came out.

    But hey, if it's because the album has been released, that means a new album for the summer, which would be awesome!!!!!!
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    Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 12,479
    just take it for what it is

    an indication that something involving PJ is in the works

    sounds like another vote for change concept

    I dont care for rage, but PJ and rage would be perfect for that.
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    JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,444
    Strangest Tribe wrote:
    Our local radio DJ Mr Chris 107.5 KFEB reported earlier this week that PJ would be doing a Midwest tour this summer to support the release of their next album.

    I've been checking here everyday this week to confirm this but to no avail....

    Can anyone confirm this?

    Hello....um....10c...throw us a crumb will ya?

    A local dj here in Los Angeles came across an advance copy of the Coachella line-up, and announced it on the air...too bad it was a bogus line-up, and she fell for it.

    Some djs get good information, but others rely on rumors, and announce them so that people will think they are in-the-know.
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    MKTerpMKTerp Posts: 66
    The important thing is that when there's smoke, there's fire. With a bunch of rumors flying around, something has to be in the works for 2008...
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    go prego pre Posts: 650
    my initial thought: pj should trade venues with the republicans. the sound quality in the target center sucks balls. xcell is one of the best-sounding indoor venues i've ever been to.
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    aqua amesaqua ames Seattle Posts: 94
    go pre wrote:
    my initial thought: pj should trade venues with the republicans. the sound quality in the target center sucks balls. xcell is one of the best-sounding indoor venues i've ever been to.


    I totally agree. The Target Center is one of the worse venues for a concert I've ever been to and Xcel is amazing.
    How about a show at First Ave!? :) The Northrup? Not the metrodome either.
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    PegasusPegasus Posts: 3,754
    when is that convention?
    because the chance to see PJ/RATM on the same bill, or even back to back days will be hard to miss :D
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    MasterFramerMasterFramer Posts: 2,268
    Strangest Tribe wrote:
    Hello....um....10c...throw us a crumb will ya?

    You have a better chance getting blood from a stone...
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    LUV2ROCKLUV2ROCK Posts: 140
    Pegasus wrote:
    when is that convention?
    because the chance to see PJ/RATM on the same bill, or even back to back days will be hard to miss :D



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    http://www.demconvention.com/


    http://www.gopconvention.com/
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    PegasusPegasus Posts: 3,754
    LUV2ROCK wrote:
    Hi Amy!!!



    http://www.demconvention.com/


    http://www.gopconvention.com/
    I'm not Amy..

    mm..end of august beginning of sept...
    we'll have to see.. with Bonarro and Munich and the Seattle trip..


    but, I thought the conventions were about selecting the candidates...and that the primaries were finishing really early this year, like March or April.. so why the gap in between?
    (or I really understand fuck all about the way you people go on about politics)
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    AndySlashAndySlash Posts: 3,208
    Fuck the Target Center. Though it would be just over the 10th anniversary of their 98 show there, which was my first, and still one of the best, that I've seen by them. We need an amphitheater, bad. Maybe they'll play Alpine, too.
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