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Posted by Emerald Ernie (Member # 279) on June 24, 2003, 01:37 AM:

The one thing that I noticed about the Atomic Punks shows that I think is sorely missing is a chance for Bassist Joe Lester to take a Bass Solo! Russ Parrish is definitely required to take a solo(since we all expect him to do so), and at the Fake Fest 3 show at Sunset Station, Scott Peterson the drummer got to take a drum solo(which by the way, KICKED SOME SERIOUS ASS!!, but our friend Joe was not given a chance to take a solo! Why? Why? Why? I expect a good answer to this question and a Bass solo from Joe at the next show when you guys come to town. Don't let me down guys!! Til then ROCK ON!!

Posted by Jeff C. (Member # 50) on June 25, 2003, 06:09 PM:

Maybe it's because he doesn't have the Jack Daniels bass yet. I think that is a prerequisite for a bass solo in VH related band.

Posted by Samantha#2 (Member # 178) on June 25, 2003, 07:08 PM:

Man, Joe is SO talented..and, a very nice guy too....It really is unfortunate that he isn't given a chance to perform a "solo" and truly shine....Well, he does anyway in my book! Rock on, Joe!!!

~Sam

Posted by PunkPrincess (Member # 223) on June 25, 2003, 09:58 PM:

Sorry for the quasi-threadjack, but I just noticed your signature, Samantha, and I just love it. I know I have heard that somewhere else before, it's very inspiring. [Smile]

Anyway, I'm sure a bass solo would only add to the quality of an already great show.

My friend, Atomic Angel, and I also went to the Fakefest in LV and she took some pretty good photos. I will try to scan them in the next day or so.

Posted by Samantha#2 (Member # 178) on June 26, 2003, 01:37 PM:

Thanks Princess!

I love the quote too, and have heard another person, Dr. Phil, repeat that very phrase to many of his guests. It's so true! I agree with you about a bass solo, if Joe did do that it would only sweeten the deal in my opinion. He rocks! [Cool]

I can't wait to see those LV pics!

~Sam

Posted by Babe (Member # 130) on June 30, 2003, 10:50 AM:

Sam,
I noticed your signature also and printed it out actually ... thanks

Robyn

Posted by Atomic Bass (Member # 4) on June 30, 2003, 10:50 AM:

thanks for the post. I personally think Bass solos and drum solos are a waste of time. I do however like the way Ralph and Scott do the drum solo in our show. But for me, I don't do bass solos. We have tried it twice in the Atomic Punks. Way back in the beginning, I used to do Cathedral on the bass and then Scott and I would do a version of Sunday Afternoon in the Park. It just never seemed better then doing a whole VH song. Recently, we tried another Bass-Drum solo thing, Sunday Afternoon--One Foot Out the Door. It just doesn't seem right. As a fan, in the audience, I'd much rather hear another song then see someone do a solo. If you think about it, every song is a solo. There is no one else playing my parts. That's good enough for me, I don't need a solo spot in the show. Thanks, for the interest, I really appreciate it. However, you probably will not see a Bass solo in our shows.

Posted by Samantha#2 (Member # 178) on June 30, 2003, 05:22 PM:

You're very welcome, Robyn! [Smile]

And, thanks to you, Joe. It's good to hear things from your perspective! Thanks for responding. It's also good to know that you feel every song is a solo for you....how very right you are. I know I've said this before, but you ROCK! [Cool]

~Sam

Posted by Atomic Bass (Member # 4) on June 30, 2003, 07:16 PM:

Thanks Samantha #2, see you up there in 2 weeks. Tells all of your friends, and their friends, and so on, and so on....pack the house.

Posted by Samantha#2 (Member # 178) on June 30, 2003, 09:54 PM:

You are so welcome, Joe! We're all having Atomic Punks withdrawals over here! It's been FAR TOO LONG! Just as a side note, I usually call up the local rock stations in advance (and the 80's station) to spread the word about all of the upcoming Punks shows! Then later, I usually catch them mentioning something about you guys over the air the day of the show.

It's very cool and a good way to get the MN locals out to see the BEST Van Halen Tribute band alive! Can I be your MN public relations assistant???? LOL!

Can't wait to "dance the night away"! [Drunk]

~Sam

[ June 30, 2003, 09:58 PM: Message edited by: Samantha#2 ]

Posted by Joe H. (Member # 288) on July 09, 2003, 08:29 AM:

Oh man I hope I can get the night off, only 3 more days to go. I have never seen Van Halen live period and they are my favorite band ever. I thank god that The Punks come to MN quite alot each year because they simply are the best VH Tribute ever. Since I do work nites I have only seen them once at POV's but I know it will not be the last. I just wish I could see them everytime they come.

I doubt Eddie will ever go back on the road so I can safely say I fantisize that this IS VH when I see them. "Sounds strange coming from a married man I know..hehe"