The Last Goodbye - EQ's Perspective
by aamiel on 18 Aug 2008 15:30
EQ:
I sent you the socks because you burned some discs for me.
It was a small, tubular expression of my gratitude!
Thanks again..and I'm sorry I didn't get to speak to you a bit more as well. I was still in a daze!
I sent you the socks because you burned some discs for me.
It was a small, tubular expression of my gratitude!
Thanks again..and I'm sorry I didn't get to speak to you a bit more as well. I was still in a daze!
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by TheEqualizer on 19 Aug 2008 05:54
Pt 22
Let me step back again for a sec. So they show had just ended and it was still milling about in the pit. I decided to go over to Pluto and get his assessment of the show. I always like getting Pluto's take on shows because of his well thought out approach at analysing shows. So I asked Pluto what he thought of the show and he simply and matter of factly, "It was good. It was good." It really kind of took me aback as how casually he seemed to be taking the show given the fact that I felt like my soul had just been melted.
Now, part of me thinks that this reaction was due in part to the fact that Dan had gone to both Jones Beach shows earlier that week. I have talked to a number of people who went to the last three shows in NY, and the general consensus seems to be that Jones Beach 2 was the best show of the tour. Initialy upon hearing this, I found it hard to believe that The Boys could have possibly played better than they did on 8-7-08. But thinking about it further, it sort of makes sense. I'm sure they didn't have the pressure at Jones Beach 2 like they did at MSG, which allowed them to play looser and thus better. (I'm still curious as to what Pluto's real feelings were right after the show).
Anyway, back to where I was. So I head over to Fat Annie's. My immediate priority was to find my friend, Vermontfan. My cellphone's battery was quickly fading, and I wanted to make sure I didn't lose him. I called him, and he was up in our hotel room having a quick post-show beer and changing his contacts. Vermontfan is a beer connissiuer (yep, can't spell that word) and had brought some awesome beers with him. Anyway, PDXRacer had stored his backpack in our room, so I had Vermontfan bring his bag down. I was not sure when PDXRacer's flight was, but I didn't want to risk him not being able to get ahold of us when it was time for him to go because either my cell was dead at that point or because I was drunk and passed out in a NY alley.
So I waited for Vermontfan outside of Fat Annie's. There, I spoke with Agroovie1, who mentioned that he too thought Jones Beach 2 was better than the show he had just seen. Shortly thereafter, I ran into Stevel, who made it a point to say that he owed me a beer. I just kind of nodded my head, cuz I alway feel a bit weird when someone says they owe me a beer. So I remained outside chatting to the likes of Skaman, Tamadude, and Bongo Boy when Stevel actually came outside with my beer. The beer was much appreciated given my earlier refraining from drinking of anything as to avoid having to take a leak during the show.
A few moment later, Dietmar came walking down the street. To my surprise, he was WEARING Stewart's shirt.
I would have never thought to do this and not just because it had been soaking wet not long before. Luckily, Dietmar was wearing a shirt underneath Stewart's. I talk to him briefly, and get the impression that he was not planning on staying at Fat Annie's for long.
It is a little while, but Vermontfan finally appears. We chat outside with Skaman and Tamadude, with whom Vermontfan had gotten to know before the show. We eventually head inside for some drinks, but I find that the table are mostly full at this point. I do, however, get to FINALLY meet E. I LOVE meeting people as enthusiastic as her. I also got to see njperry again, whom I was only able to speak to briefly at MSG.
Since the tables inside were full, Vermontfan and I headed back outside. There were plenty of people out there to talk to, like Bongo Boy, Tamadude, and Skaman, and people seemed to occassionally be stepping outside to talk, like PoliceRule, so outside was not that bad of a place to be. It seemed like some of the people were kind of hungry, including me and Vermontfan given that we were really too excited to eat much before the show. Skaman got some interesting chicken from who knows where. I asked Vermontfan what he felt like, and he said he felt like something Middle Eastern. So I went inside and asked Empty to call me if the group headed somewhere else and then Vermontfan and I went exploring the streets of NY for something to eat.
TO BE CONTINUED . . .
Let me step back again for a sec. So they show had just ended and it was still milling about in the pit. I decided to go over to Pluto and get his assessment of the show. I always like getting Pluto's take on shows because of his well thought out approach at analysing shows. So I asked Pluto what he thought of the show and he simply and matter of factly, "It was good. It was good." It really kind of took me aback as how casually he seemed to be taking the show given the fact that I felt like my soul had just been melted.
Now, part of me thinks that this reaction was due in part to the fact that Dan had gone to both Jones Beach shows earlier that week. I have talked to a number of people who went to the last three shows in NY, and the general consensus seems to be that Jones Beach 2 was the best show of the tour. Initialy upon hearing this, I found it hard to believe that The Boys could have possibly played better than they did on 8-7-08. But thinking about it further, it sort of makes sense. I'm sure they didn't have the pressure at Jones Beach 2 like they did at MSG, which allowed them to play looser and thus better. (I'm still curious as to what Pluto's real feelings were right after the show).
Anyway, back to where I was. So I head over to Fat Annie's. My immediate priority was to find my friend, Vermontfan. My cellphone's battery was quickly fading, and I wanted to make sure I didn't lose him. I called him, and he was up in our hotel room having a quick post-show beer and changing his contacts. Vermontfan is a beer connissiuer (yep, can't spell that word) and had brought some awesome beers with him. Anyway, PDXRacer had stored his backpack in our room, so I had Vermontfan bring his bag down. I was not sure when PDXRacer's flight was, but I didn't want to risk him not being able to get ahold of us when it was time for him to go because either my cell was dead at that point or because I was drunk and passed out in a NY alley.
So I waited for Vermontfan outside of Fat Annie's. There, I spoke with Agroovie1, who mentioned that he too thought Jones Beach 2 was better than the show he had just seen. Shortly thereafter, I ran into Stevel, who made it a point to say that he owed me a beer. I just kind of nodded my head, cuz I alway feel a bit weird when someone says they owe me a beer. So I remained outside chatting to the likes of Skaman, Tamadude, and Bongo Boy when Stevel actually came outside with my beer. The beer was much appreciated given my earlier refraining from drinking of anything as to avoid having to take a leak during the show.
A few moment later, Dietmar came walking down the street. To my surprise, he was WEARING Stewart's shirt.
I would have never thought to do this and not just because it had been soaking wet not long before. Luckily, Dietmar was wearing a shirt underneath Stewart's. I talk to him briefly, and get the impression that he was not planning on staying at Fat Annie's for long.
It is a little while, but Vermontfan finally appears. We chat outside with Skaman and Tamadude, with whom Vermontfan had gotten to know before the show. We eventually head inside for some drinks, but I find that the table are mostly full at this point. I do, however, get to FINALLY meet E. I LOVE meeting people as enthusiastic as her. I also got to see njperry again, whom I was only able to speak to briefly at MSG.
Since the tables inside were full, Vermontfan and I headed back outside. There were plenty of people out there to talk to, like Bongo Boy, Tamadude, and Skaman, and people seemed to occassionally be stepping outside to talk, like PoliceRule, so outside was not that bad of a place to be. It seemed like some of the people were kind of hungry, including me and Vermontfan given that we were really too excited to eat much before the show. Skaman got some interesting chicken from who knows where. I asked Vermontfan what he felt like, and he said he felt like something Middle Eastern. So I went inside and asked Empty to call me if the group headed somewhere else and then Vermontfan and I went exploring the streets of NY for something to eat.
TO BE CONTINUED . . .
There is no bigger gong.
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by Larissa on 19 Aug 2008 08:11
[quote="Madgrad"][quote="animal"]
Mad, I only knew 3 songs, Loveshack, Roam & Rock Lobster, and I was rocking along with the others.[/quote]
Not "Planet Claire"? Not "Private Idaho"? Huh, I still remember the first time I heard a B-52's song. I think I was around 12. [/quote]
I only knew Planet Claire because my (other) boys have covered it.
But yes, B52s were quite rad.
Great posting, EQ. Please, do carry on.
Mad, I only knew 3 songs, Loveshack, Roam & Rock Lobster, and I was rocking along with the others.[/quote]
Not "Planet Claire"? Not "Private Idaho"?
Huh, I still remember the first time I heard a B-52's song. I think I was around 12. [/quote]
I only knew Planet Claire because my (other) boys have covered it.
But yes, B52s were quite rad.
Great posting, EQ. Please, do carry on.
Is rock dead? Yes. But I believe in necrophilia.-DEG.
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by dafttart on 19 Aug 2008 12:38
[quote="DirtyMartini"][quote="luddite lady"]As for the asshat, imagine if daft tart had made it to this show. Given her Hyde Park episode, it's probably a good thing the Atlantic Ocean was seperating her from this guy on that night. Perhaps she can be consoled about missing the last concert by realizing she'd otherwise be doing jail time in the U.S. right now.[/quote]
HAHA. Truth. Daft is one scrappy lady.[/quote]
I resemble that remark.
HAHA. Truth. Daft is one scrappy lady.[/quote]
I resemble that remark.
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by plutonic on 19 Aug 2008 20:17
[quote="TheEqualizer"]
So they show had just ended and it was still milling about in the pit. I decided to go over to Pluto and get his assessment of the show. I always like getting Pluto's take on shows because of his well thought out approach at analysing shows. So I asked Pluto what he thought of the show and he simply and matter of factly, "It was good. It was good."
Now, part of me thinks that this reaction was due in part to the fact that Dan had gone to both Jones Beach shows earlier that week.
(I'm still curious as to what Pluto's real feelings were right after the show).
[/quote]
Well, shit. I remember that moment like it was yesterday, actually. It slows down in my memory like one of the fight scenes in Kill Bill.
Up you come walking, and you're all business. I see it coming even before your mouth begins to move. I know what you're going to ask. And you're really going to want to know the pure, unvarnished pluto take.
So, yes, dude, you were the first person to corner me, no bullshit, and say: "What did you think?" And I thought, it's EQ. He gives a fuck. He wants the answer. He doesn't want bullshit.
So, of course, this is precisely my interior dialogue:
"Shit!"
"What do I say?"
"EQ? He's cool. He's really asking."
"EQ.... Was EQ here at JB2??"
"No."
"No?"
"No."
"Shit!"
Yes, Blues Brothers and sisters, if you're with me I'm saying I heard sirens. Roller, people. Red Alert.
Then I thought:
"Well... What can I say that is true and doesn't take away from celebratory air of the evening??
And I said:
"It was good."
Which was true.
And I had a good time that night.
I hope you did.
Did you?
I haven't heard the tapes yet, so I'm not really sure what the specifics were. When I go back and listen, I'm sure many memories will re-surface.
So they show had just ended and it was still milling about in the pit. I decided to go over to Pluto and get his assessment of the show. I always like getting Pluto's take on shows because of his well thought out approach at analysing shows. So I asked Pluto what he thought of the show and he simply and matter of factly, "It was good. It was good."
Now, part of me thinks that this reaction was due in part to the fact that Dan had gone to both Jones Beach shows earlier that week.
(I'm still curious as to what Pluto's real feelings were right after the show).
[/quote]
Well, shit. I remember that moment like it was yesterday, actually. It slows down in my memory like one of the fight scenes in Kill Bill.
Up you come walking, and you're all business. I see it coming even before your mouth begins to move. I know what you're going to ask. And you're really going to want to know the pure, unvarnished pluto take.
So, yes, dude, you were the first person to corner me, no bullshit, and say: "What did you think?" And I thought, it's EQ. He gives a fuck. He wants the answer. He doesn't want bullshit.
So, of course, this is precisely my interior dialogue:
"Shit!"
"What do I say?"
"EQ? He's cool. He's really asking."
"EQ.... Was EQ here at JB2??"
"No."
"No?"
"No."
"Shit!"
Yes, Blues Brothers and sisters, if you're with me I'm saying I heard sirens. Roller, people. Red Alert.
Then I thought:
"Well... What can I say that is true and doesn't take away from celebratory air of the evening??
And I said:
"It was good."
Which was true.
And I had a good time that night.
I hope you did.
Did you?
I haven't heard the tapes yet, so I'm not really sure what the specifics were. When I go back and listen, I'm sure many memories will re-surface.
"Unpaid Bills... Afghanistan Hills!"
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by TheEqualizer on 19 Aug 2008 21:26
So the reaction wasn't as much of a "meh" as it was a "I didn't know we were going to get tested on this," Dan?
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by plutonic on 19 Aug 2008 23:12
[quote="TheEqualizer"]
So the reaction wasn't as much of a "meh" as it was a "I didn't know we were going to get tested on this," Dan?
[/quote]
I was, like the rest of us, a little shell shocked.
I'm still a little confused.
So the reaction wasn't as much of a "meh" as it was a "I didn't know we were going to get tested on this," Dan?
[/quote]
I was, like the rest of us, a little shell shocked.
I'm still a little confused.
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by TheEqualizer on 19 Aug 2008 23:34
[quote="plutonic"]
I'm still a little confused.[/quote]
Aren't we all
I'm still a little confused.[/quote]
Aren't we all
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by policerule on 20 Aug 2008 00:25
Fuckin A. I'm still on pt. 14, but I totally agree with you on the NYPD band, EQ... that was AMAZING. I absolutely loved it.
I'm glad you remember what Stewart's face looked like when he came out too. I can never remember details... I'm glad he looked happy
What you said about Andy being more "precise" than usual: My brother (guitarist) saw them at Bonnaroo this last year and he said that they totally sucked... mainly Andy. I asked him what he thought after MSG and he said that he had no idea that Andy was that good... he thought he was great and had to real complaint. That is a completely unbiased opinion there. I thought he was a lot better than usual myself. I don't remember hearing any analysis from Pluto on the show though... wonder where he is?
[quote]This show made me want to move to Virginia so that I could go to concerts with Conroy on a regular basis. Watching him and Policerule just get down in the Pit was quite a sight to see. But it was Conroy's adventures with Sally that solidified Conroy's status as a concert legend in my mind. [/quote]
Um, yeah... I had forgotten that Conroy and I were doing a bit of bump & grind
Thanks for reminding me. 
I'm glad you remember what Stewart's face looked like when he came out too. I can never remember details... I'm glad he looked happy
What you said about Andy being more "precise" than usual: My brother (guitarist) saw them at Bonnaroo this last year and he said that they totally sucked... mainly Andy. I asked him what he thought after MSG and he said that he had no idea that Andy was that good... he thought he was great and had to real complaint. That is a completely unbiased opinion there. I thought he was a lot better than usual myself. I don't remember hearing any analysis from Pluto on the show though... wonder where he is?
[quote]This show made me want to move to Virginia so that I could go to concerts with Conroy on a regular basis. Watching him and Policerule just get down in the Pit was quite a sight to see. But it was Conroy's adventures with Sally that solidified Conroy's status as a concert legend in my mind. [/quote]
Um, yeah... I had forgotten that Conroy and I were doing a bit of bump & grind
Thanks for reminding me. READY THE BLADE!
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by TheEqualizer on 20 Aug 2008 02:14
PT 23
So Vermontfan and I began walking down the streets of NY looking for food. Its at least 1 am and I begin to wonder what places are still open. However, Vermontfan tells me that he was not really looking for a restaurant. Apparently, through out the day, he had passed this particular street vendor that was located between our hotel and MSG. The smell of that cart had been tempting him all day. We were nowhere near that cart, but luckily there are similar carts everywhere and it didn't take us too long to find one that was still open.
Apparently, all they had available at that hour were meat skewers - chicken or beef. That was fine cuz that was EXACTLY what we were after. Yep. here on the cart were piles of at least partially uncooked beef and chicken. Unrefrigerated. Sitting in the hot NY air. This made me drooooooooool. Anthony Bourdain has NUTHIN on me. Andrew Zimmern does. But not Tony. I tell Vermontfan that good street food is the true way to know if a city has good food. All the top restaurants of any city are gonna be pretty close. But what sets a city apart is the street food. And in that department, NYC is the Taj Mahal of food. The vendor asks me if I want this sauce. Yes, please. If I want that sauce. Yes, please. I have no fucking clue what he's squirting on my food, but I don't care. It just looks and smells incredible.
So Vermontfan has a chicken skewer and I have a beef skewer and a Coke. We decide to have a seat right on the ground in front of a store window. A city of, what, 9 million, and there seems to be not soul for blocks. It seems so eerie. The street that was crammed with people just hours before was now desolate. Just me and Vermontfan. And two vendors grilling meat for our pleasure.
So there on the barren street, Vermontfan and I finally had a second to drink it all in. Everything we had experienced over the last maybe ten hours or so. So much had happened but now we had a chance to savor the moment. This was a time we would never forget. A time we would cherish forever. this was pure bliss. It was perfect.
So I get 2 more skewers of meat cuz I am such a pig. I then see that I have a text on my phone.
TO BE CONTINUED . . .
So Vermontfan and I began walking down the streets of NY looking for food. Its at least 1 am and I begin to wonder what places are still open. However, Vermontfan tells me that he was not really looking for a restaurant. Apparently, through out the day, he had passed this particular street vendor that was located between our hotel and MSG. The smell of that cart had been tempting him all day. We were nowhere near that cart, but luckily there are similar carts everywhere and it didn't take us too long to find one that was still open.
Apparently, all they had available at that hour were meat skewers - chicken or beef. That was fine cuz that was EXACTLY what we were after. Yep. here on the cart were piles of at least partially uncooked beef and chicken. Unrefrigerated. Sitting in the hot NY air. This made me drooooooooool. Anthony Bourdain has NUTHIN on me. Andrew Zimmern does. But not Tony. I tell Vermontfan that good street food is the true way to know if a city has good food. All the top restaurants of any city are gonna be pretty close. But what sets a city apart is the street food. And in that department, NYC is the Taj Mahal of food. The vendor asks me if I want this sauce. Yes, please. If I want that sauce. Yes, please. I have no fucking clue what he's squirting on my food, but I don't care. It just looks and smells incredible.
So Vermontfan has a chicken skewer and I have a beef skewer and a Coke. We decide to have a seat right on the ground in front of a store window. A city of, what, 9 million, and there seems to be not soul for blocks. It seems so eerie. The street that was crammed with people just hours before was now desolate. Just me and Vermontfan. And two vendors grilling meat for our pleasure.
So there on the barren street, Vermontfan and I finally had a second to drink it all in. Everything we had experienced over the last maybe ten hours or so. So much had happened but now we had a chance to savor the moment. This was a time we would never forget. A time we would cherish forever. this was pure bliss. It was perfect.
So I get 2 more skewers of meat cuz I am such a pig. I then see that I have a text on my phone.
TO BE CONTINUED . . .
There is no bigger gong.
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by Spec A! on 20 Aug 2008 03:26
How awesome is it that you got to do this all with your longtime friend? I have one (only) friend from high school that I'm still very close to, I can totally imagine how great that must have been for ya. 
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