Doug C

Sunday Sunny Mill Valley Groove Day - Sir Douglas Quintet

Will comply.

The chutzpah the legislature has is admirable. I wonder how much it would cost to make sure they leave my pension alone? The list of legislators and how they voted is for the tampa Bay area only. As both houses have strong Republican majorities, there is no doubt that this is a Republican initiated measure. Troxler makes another eloquent appeal to my fellow citizens in today's Times: "Let's say it again: Florida's legislators are for sale" http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/lets-say-it-again-floridas-legislators-are-for-sale/1160221

http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/florida-legislature-proves-once-and-for-all-that-it-is-for-sale/1159953

I can't believe that I actually have a Pinetop Perkins story. In 1988, possibly 1989, I went to NYC to visit a good buddy living in Hell's Kitchen over MLK weekend. I also had plans to go to wedding in Jersey on Saturday. A girl from home, about 5 years younger, had recently moved to Newark after getting a flight attendant job. We had never dated and she wasn't really my type, a 'big hair' for lack of a better descriptor, but I wanted a wedding date. I called and we made plans to go out Friday night, stay at my buddies place and then go to the wedding Saturday morning. In true 80's movie fas

Feverishly trying to find a way to make money off of it.

For your pleasure or displeasure: http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2011/03/16/134597449/jack-whites-surprise-sxsw-parking-lot-performance

They are returning here in May to play Tropical Heatwave. A hell of a lineup this year with Cracker, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Two Cow Garage, Those Darlins, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, The Whigs and about 40 other bands.

Thanks, Wendy. Since such a system exists, then the high tickets prices of not only Neil Young but in general, are not to thwart scalpers. Since technology exists to easily stop scalping but is rarely used, then all that says to me is despite all of the lip service, none of the myriad entities involved are serious about stopping scalping. That suggests greed, as do the seriously high ticket prices. Folks here are correct in saying that artists will charge what people will pay. Nothing wrong with it, simply economics at work. It is disheartening though. We have passed on several shows the last

Thanks, Nap. You gave me a good feeling inside and Jules, no double entendre was intended.

Then so much for rockin rob's theory!

We saw Greendale. Loved it and I see your point. Rather than charging over $500 incl. fees for the best seats, couldn't he have learned to simply have it clearly stated in the tour advertisements that this show will consist of the new album in it's entirety followed by a smattering of older songs?

Thanks, ya'll. So if scalping is the major reason for enormous ticket prices, then why isn't scalping simply circumvented? Technologically, again I am talking out of my ass here, it can't be difficult to devise a system where only the original buyer can use the ticket. This is off the top of my head but when the ticket is scanned, the buyer's name comes up. The ticketholder has previously been instructed to have picture ID ready. The ID is checked and you walk in. How much extra time would such a thing add, logistics-wise? And I am sure that better minds could/have already devised far better s

Maybe this is the wrong thread and if so, my apologies to those insisting on strict adherence to protocol. I know very little, hell, nothing, about the financial intricacies of touring but do Neil's tickets have to be that expensive? This is likely to start another class war debate but what would happen if Neil decided to take a very small profit to keep ticket prices low? Is that possible? Maybe he has serious financial difficulties that I am not privy to or maybe he feels a moral obligation to make as much money as possible in order to make charitable contributions. Is it possible for an art

It was a poor way to pass the bill. Though I am proud of the 14 Democratic senators, the thousands of protestors and lone dissenting vote, Rep. Senator Dale ""I voted my conscience, which I feel reflects the core beliefs of the majority of voters who sent me here to represent them" Schultz, the fault is ultimately that of the Wisconsin voters. Walker won. I blame the unregistered voters now upset with the Walker's agenda. I blame the small number of Republican voters that weren't paying attention and are now angry. I blame the Democratic and Independent voters that stayed home. They are collec

We saw them open for the Old 97's last Wednesday. Wow!! They are our new favorite band of the moment. We bought their first cd at the merch table and love it, though it was surprisingly more country than the songs in the set. We ordered the new one coming out March 29th and it is more like the high energy live show, sources say. If you like 60's girl group harmonies, surf guitars, boomin' backbeats, rockabilly ruckus, riot grrls, snotty punks, snarls, and high energy time of our lives fun, then check them out. Any other fans?

It is good to see that we agree but strange that you say we don't. "Dual motives", "disliked more than others", " believed in the act of protest more". Again, they may have plenty of motives but protesting the bill is one of them. Therefore, they are protestors, not "protestors". At the risk of sounding churlish, making the same clear point repeatedly is becoming tiresome.

You are confusing me with other Via Chicagoans. This is understandable as others have accused you of being a lawyer, I never have. Please feel fre to check old posts. I also did not say that you were a lawyer today. I was making what is commonly called a 'joke'. What I meant, and that I have to explain it is disheartening, was that you defend "Jules" so seemingly often, that it is as though you are his lawyer. Not that you are literally his lawyer or a lawyer. What about the actual discussion? They are either protesting Walker's bill or they are in favor of Walker's bill. As I said earlier,

He believes that all of the, hell, most, hell, a good chunk of the protestors actually are in favor of Walker's bill? Well, okay then. I am wrong. Also, does "Jules" have you on retainer or is your work pro bono?

So what? They were all protestors. Calling them "protestors" does not flatter someone's debate skills or intelligence. That's a Fox News-type response.

I mean calling them "protestors", is douchebaggery. "Jules" may believe that they are something in addition to being protestors but they are protestors.

Some might call this douchebaggery at it's finest.

You are welcome. I am humbled that my smartass-fueled moment of inspiration could contribute to such a kick ass name and avatar.

Thanks! Who doesn't love a cute pup, right?