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[matty]

Matty,

that'd be cool to make a plan for the Milky Way show.... I need mi sum dank reggae!

PRESSURE COOKER

* although I much miss the singers prior band Joint Chiefs of Reggae.... they fucking BROUGHT it at SwampFest III baby!!!

Hey now,

still interested?

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Matty. is this tonight?
Nope, I just re read the thread. Rats. Anything happening tonight?

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I can't even begin to tell ya'll how much I wish I had simply stayed in Mass, and went to this show.

[musicmomma]

what happened chris? you ok?

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what happened chris? you ok?

we shall see!

But yeah, I should fare fine.... if you suddenly don't see me posting for 5-15... well, I was wrong

[musicmomma]

oh shit man, that sucks.

[StoneKid]

Hey all you Boston cats...there is a REALLY good band that are also friends of mine that are doing a Wednesday nite residency at the Atwood Tavern in Cambridge during February. They are called Bow Thayer & the Perfect Train Wreck. A little bit country and a little bit rock n

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sounds like a fun band... I'll have to try and check them out!

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U2 is pulling out all the stops to hype its new CD, "No Line on the Horizon," which hits stores tomorrow. Bono and the boys played a surprise gig Friday on top of the BBC building in London, and tonight the lads take up residence on "The Late Show With David Letterman," where they'll be Dave's musical guest all week. (It's the first time a band has been given five nights on Letterman's show.) That's not all. According to the Hartford's Courant Eric Danton, the guerilla marketing campaign continues Friday, when Bono, the Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. play what was supposed to be a "secret show" on the steps of Keating Hall at Fordham University. (Profs have been asked to cancel all their classes, but not told why.) So what, you say? Well, it's very hush-hush, but we hear that the Irish icons are looking to play a similarly stealth club show in Boston. No one will confirm it - or deny it, for that matter - but word is the mega-selling band, which had no difficulty selling out seven shows at the former Fleet Center in 2005, may return to its roots with a show March 11 at the Paradise. Why not the more spacious House of Blues? U2 is nothing if not nostalgic, and the band played its first headlining show in Boston at the Paradise in 1981. Of course, this would not be the band's only New England show promoting its 12th album. They're expected to play at Gillette Stadium in September.

[musicmomma]

only thing is, the wailers are at the dise that night!

[matty]

music tomorrow night, Thursday March 5th:

http://gatheringofth...read.php?t=6430

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only thing is, the wailers are at the dise that night!

maybe they now have a new opening act

[musicmomma]

nope u2 will be in somerville. i'll be at FMac at the Garden.

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nope u2 will be in somerville. i'll be at FMac at the Garden.

whatchu tink, Johnny D's or the Theatah?

(wait, why does I care, I don't really go for the U2 so much )

[musicmomma]

its at the somerville theater... q&a period and then short performance i have been told. i'll be at fleetwood mac that night anyway but don't really care all that much for u2. saw them in 88 and that was enough for me, lol.

[matty]

woah, wait. U2 plays somerville theater ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

what night is this, and any info on tickets?

[musicmomma]

do you not watch the news or read the paper matty??? wed night U2 is playing a 'surprise' show in boston. i'll be at the gahden seeing stevie and lindsey

[matty]

do you not watch the news or read the paper matty??? wed night U2 is playing a 'surprise' show in boston. i'll be at the gahden seeing stevie and lindsey

No, I do not watch the news or read the local papers. I mostly listen to local and national NPR for news. Once in a while I catch the free Thursday papers: The Phoenix and The Dig.

So, does anyone have any information on tickets? I see that Fleetwood Mac is playing the Garden next Wednesday, the 11th, so that is the night U2 is playing.

Any information that anyone (who watches TV more than I do) has would be much appreciated!

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Matty - there are ZERO tickets avail for this U2 show... all seats were given away by radio station contests, and are long gone. There are some funny craigslist pleas for tix though.

I *may* head into somerville that night anyway, as Enter the Haggis is playing Johnny D's - and I like me some canadian style celtic rock!

I shoulda called you last night... I ended up at Jeannie Johnsons and the Gate...

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http://boston.craigs...1061545758.html

[matty]

Matty - there are ZERO tickets avail for this U2 show... all seats were given away by radio station contests, and are long gone. There are some funny craigslist pleas for tix though.

I *may* head into somerville that night anyway, as Enter the Haggis is playing Johnny D's - and I like me some canadian style celtic rock!

I shoulda called you last night... I ended up at Jeannie Johnsons and the Gate...

AH nice! How was your night in JP? I would have come out for a beer.

I doubt I will make it out any night this week. Long week at work.

Last Friday I made it out to the Milky Way. Great music from Zili Misik!

No plans yet for this coming Friday.

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I had a blast in JP. I have no idea why the text is crazy like this. more on U2:

Somerville officials bracing for a crush of U2 fans are stressing that followers won’t find what they’re looking for if they come to Davis Square tomorrow (today) in search of tickets to the Irish megaband’s exclusive show.
“We expect massive crowds but there will be no tickets for sale in Davis Square or anywhere else,” said Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone. “This is strictly through invitation or radio stations.”
More than 50 Somerville cops will be on duty for the show at the 900-seat Somerville Theater and streets around the venue will be shut down. Officials are urging fans to use the MBTA Red Line and not to drive to Davis Square.

The event comes seven years after a similar exclusive show hit the historic theater featuring New Jersey superstar Bruce Springsteen. Curtatone, who said he received confirmation of the U2 gig over the weekend, said the city is getting used to hosting major events.
“We’ve had a lot of exciting events here,” he said. “It’s a great honor for Somerville and a major challenge. The atmosphere will be electric.”
The Somerville show is the last of three small venue appearances as part of a warm-up for a U.S. tour in support of U2’s latest smash album “No Line on the Horizon,” which is expected to debut at No. 1 on Billboard this week. The rockers first played Boston in 1980 at the Paradise as an opening act and vocalist Bono has said the Hub was the first American city to embrace the band.
Today, trucks of all types and sizes have dropped off lighting and sound equipment at the Davis Square theater’s back entrance. A roadie confirmed that U2 will be rocking Somerville.
“It’s not a secret anymore,” said U2 fan Nancy McNeil, 46, who drove down from North Reading today to catch the pre-show buzz. The funky venue, which also is home to the Museum of Bad Art, will now cram in 900 lucky U2 fans.

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[StoneKid]

Why is that man taking a video of you??? He is trying to do it stealthly (is that a word??)!!

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[ame][/ame]

There's the video I was looking for..

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JUNE 20 Boston Common
If you like the Blind Boys of Alabama (I've heard good things), they will be playing this years FREE "Life is Good" festival on Boston Common
http://www.lifeisgoo...n-festival.aspx

MAY 23 Fanieul Hall
Street Performer Festival
http://www.faneuilha...ertainment.html ????

JUN 13 Cambridge/Memorial Drive
Cambridge Arts Festival ( I went to this last year and it was a great event )
http://www.cambridge...nity_river.html

SEP 20 Allston
Allston Village Street Fair ( I went last year, some really good bands and fun for all)
http://allstonvillagestreetfair.com/

more to follow.... (these are all FAMILY FRIENDLY)

[matty]

Wow, thanks for posting! BBoA are fantastic!

Some more family friendly events:

THIS SATURDAY!!!
31st Annual Wake Up the Earth Festival,
http://www.spontaneo....org/wute09.pdf
I think I will check this out for part of the day. I want to catch Zili Misik at 2pm.

Sunday June 8th:
The Green Roots Festival
http://www.bikesnotb....org/greenroots

Both of the above are walking distance from my house.

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Also, this SUNDAY MAY 3

The super massive MAYFAIR in Cambridge Square, six stages, about 20+ bands, tons of food.... this is a wild one....

[IMG]http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:vQ6yHM6CGCvYuM:http://www.wickedlocal.com/cambridge/archive/x194394480/g2582588bbfbe77de8538219847052fe913cf3038d33993.jpg[/IMG]

[musicmomma]

this weekend is sounding like a lot of fun...

[matty]

Darn, I can't make it on Sunday. Chat tomorrow via phone about Saturday?

[musicmomma]

sure matty.

[StoneKid]

Does MassCAN do the fest on the Common anymore???

[musicmomma]

yup, every year in sept.

[StoneKid]

I thought it was earliier in the year, and I remember it being a little cool out. Did it used to be in April???

[musicmomma]

not since 98 at least...

[matty]

I'm heading over to the Wake Up the Earth festival for a few hours tomorrow afternoon.

[musicmomma]

i'm thinking we might join you depending on the weather.

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food related post only: in todays metro front page has $3 Boloco burrito bowl coupon, they be yummy.
out.

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Does MassCAN do the fest on the Common anymore???

should be interesting this year, due to the new legislation....

[Lemireacle]

Is Boloco a chain? I'd been to the on Huntington, but thought I'd also een a few others pop up in my travels around town.

Have a buritto bowl for me!

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Is Boloco a chain? I'd been to the on Huntington, but thought I'd also een a few others pop up in my travels around town.

Have a buritto bowl for me!

was going to have one today...but after Cinco De Mayo Burritos on Tuesday, then some extra spicy Jambalaya last night - I need to take a breathah!!

yep, there are are several here in town, one in burlington vt and maybe NH they are damn yumma

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I went to this last year, and it was really a good time....

Cambridge River Festival 06/13/2009
http://www.cambridge...unity/river.cfm

[musicmomma]

i'll be camping with heynow and miss wit this weekend in erving, ma. hopefully planning to see the blind boys at life is good on the 20th though. you?

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perhaps.... hopefully it won't be as brutally hot as it was last year!!

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know anyone with an old 90's car in the Boston area?

Boston Casting is seeking cars for the movie "The Fighter" starring Mark Wahlberg.

We need cars pre 1993, old looking cars rusty cars are great !! Cars from the 1980's are ideal. Prop Master is looking to rent some cars on a weekly basis, and Boston Casting will be looking for cars on a daily basis.

If interested please email photos of your car with your name , phone number, union status, and year, make, model, color of your car. If chosen someone will get back to you and talk rates.

PLEASE EMAIL PHOTOS OF YOUR CAR TO fightercars@gmail.com
PLEASE PUT THE YEAR MAKE, MODEL AND COLOR OF YOUR CAR IN THE SUBJECT.

No phone calls please.
Thank you,
Angela

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Alas, my car aint that old..

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my jeep is a 94 too, so I'm out also.

[musicmomma]

i've got an 88 grand wagoneer...

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it could be a STAH!~

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know anyone with an old 90's car in the Boston area?

Boston Casting is seeking cars for the movie "The Fighter" starring Mark Wahlberg.

We need cars pre 1993, old looking cars rusty cars are great !! Cars from the 1980's are ideal. Prop Master is looking to rent some cars on a weekly basis, and Boston Casting will be looking for cars on a daily basis.

If interested please email photos of your car with your name , phone number, union status, and year, make, model, color of your car. If chosen someone will get back to you and talk rates.

PLEASE EMAIL PHOTOS OF YOUR CAR TO fightercars@gmail.com
PLEASE PUT THE YEAR MAKE, MODEL AND COLOR OF YOUR CAR IN THE SUBJECT.

No phone calls please.
Thank you,
Angela

Drat!...that describes pretty much every car I've owned before the current one.