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Emerald Ernie
Member # 279
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 posted 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!!
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Jeff C.
Member # 50
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posted 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.
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Samantha#2
Member # 178
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posted 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!!! ![[Thumbs Up!]](graemlins/thumb.gif)
~Sam
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PunkPrincess
Member # 223
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posted 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]](smile.gif)
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.
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Samantha#2
Member # 178
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posted 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]](cool.gif)
I can't wait to see those LV pics!
~Sam
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Babe
Member # 130
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posted June 30, 2003 10:50 AM
Sam,
I noticed your signature also and printed it out actually ... thanks
Robyn
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Atomic Bass
Member # 4
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posted 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.
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Samantha#2
Member # 178
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posted June 30, 2003 05:22 PM
You're very welcome, Robyn!
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!
~Sam
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Atomic Bass
Member # 4
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posted 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.
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Samantha#2
Member # 178
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posted 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]](graemlins/drunk.gif) ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) ![[Bouncey]](graemlins/bounce.gif)
~Sam
[ June 30, 2003, 09:58 PM: Message edited by: Samantha#2 ]
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Joe H.
Member # 288
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posted 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"
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