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PunkPrincess
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posted June 26, 2003 12:46 PM
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Here are some photos from the Fakefest...I have more, but for some reason my boss thinks I come into the office to work... [ June 26, 2003, 03:00 PM: Message edited by: PunkPrincess ]
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PunkPrincess
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posted June 26, 2003 02:59 PM
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Here are the rest, enjoy! The "Monsters of Rock barricade" in front of the stage didn't inhibit the photo taking too much.
Sorry didn't realize I posted the same photo twice! [ June 27, 2003, 12:12 PM: Message edited by: PunkPrincess ]
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Samantha#2
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posted June 26, 2003 03:12 PM
Those were F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S! Thanks, Princess... Wish I was there....
~Sam [ June 26, 2003, 03:13 PM: Message edited by: Samantha#2 ]
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PunkPrincess
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posted June 27, 2003 12:15 PM
It was a good time, but then again it's all good in Vegas. The weather wasn't too bad either. A little windy, but it wasn't blistering hot, like it is in SF today. It was totally worth the trip. Who knows when they will head up to my neck of the woods again...
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Samantha#2
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posted July 02, 2003 08:41 PM
I think it would be totally worth the trip to LV too....If I lived that close, I'd make it! I'm in Minnesota and they don't come here but once every couple months so I try to make it to every show. Wouldn't miss it! Sounds like you had a great time! [ July 02, 2003, 08:43 PM: Message edited by: Samantha#2 ]
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vh_littleguitars
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posted July 03, 2003 08:05 PM
quote: Originally posted by Samantha#2: I think it would be totally worth the trip to LV too....If I lived that close, I'd make it! I'm in Minnesota and they don't come here but once every couple months so I try to make it to every show. Wouldn't miss it! Sounds like you had a great time!
I feel spoiled. I get to see them almost whenever I want. SoCal has the BEST tribute bands in my opinion. The Punks are the epitome, though. It's super hard to recreate ANY live band but the Punks seem to have accomplished a feat no other tribute band can lay claim to: Being as good (or in some cases better!) as the original ever was.
That's the highest compliment I can think of. [ July 03, 2003, 08:07 PM: Message edited by: vh_littleguitars ]
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AlbertR
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posted July 04, 2003 01:44 AM
quote: Originally posted by PunkPrincess:
... Here are some photos from the Fakefest...I have more, but for some reason my boss thinks I come into the office to work...
Great pictures PP, thanks for sharing them!!
I finally got off my keister and decided to post my photos from this show
Now I remember why I don't get around to sharing my photos in a timely manner; this stuff takes me hours to go through!!
I was kind of all over the place during this show, trying to keep track various friends I took to the show and others that I met there.
Besides the pictures, I also have a link to a video clip of their last song, Happy Trails, which kind of shows the size of the crowd and our enthusiasm for the Atomic Punks!
You can go to my VH/DLR page and select the link to my "Atomic Punks" page, or go to directly to albertr.com/AtomicPunks
Viva Rock Vegas!!
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AlbertR
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posted July 04, 2003 01:32 PM
I added a second clip to the video album of Ralph talking during the middle of "Unchained" followed by the rest of the song. Use the next/previous buttons after entering the album to access each video clip.
Downloading the 26.7MB video clip is only recommended for those with high speed connections
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Tracy
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posted July 05, 2003 06:37 AM
Thank you, Albert - wish I'd been there, but alas! Movie deadlines are (mostly) unmovable... Next time, hopefully!
>^,,^<
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PunkPrincess
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posted July 05, 2003 02:59 PM
Thanks Albert, and thank you for sharing your photos. I always enjoy your "captions".
Samantha: I think I get to see them even less than you. The trip to LV from SF takes a good 9 hours if I drive, which is why I usually fly. Unfortunately, airfare is a little on the expensive side lately...If I wanted to drive down to LA that takes at least 5-6 hours. Close is a relative term
I have yet to see the Punks actually play in San Francisco, of course the first time I saw them was not even a year ago. The closest venue I have seen them at is in Sacramento, which is a good 1 1/2 to 2 hour drive one way. Overall, sometimes I think San Francisco is in a drought when it comes to quality shows. I usually have to drive to the 'burbs to see any decent shows, aside from the Punks that is... [ July 05, 2003, 03:01 PM: Message edited by: PunkPrincess ]
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AlbertR
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posted July 06, 2003 09:10 PM
quote: Originally posted by PunkPrincess: Thanks Albert, and thank you for sharing your photos. I always enjoy your "captions".
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You're welcome Tracy & PunkPrincess.
Captions are one of the most difficult things for me to do, but I think they add something to a picture (instead of just "100_1143.jpg").
I feel very lucky to live where I am and to be able to see the Atomic Punks as often as I do. Although they often play some cool places like Fakefest, the Anaheim HOB and The Whisky, I wish they played in better places than some the dives like Barrel's, 14 Below and Kozmos Oh well, at least the rocking music can make up for the "atmosphere"
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Samantha#2
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posted July 07, 2003 01:16 PM
Wow Princess,
That really IS a drive for you to catch some quality shows! Yikers! Well, your dedication to making the drive (or flight) to see them out of your area really shows what committed fans the AP's have. They should really appreciate some of the extremes a lot of their regular fans go to, ya' know? Should also speak volumes to how truly great the Atomic Punks really are. They just ROCK! I just can't get enough of them. They'll be in MN this weekend and I'm just pumped!
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PunkPrincess
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posted July 07, 2003 01:42 PM
Have a great time at the show Samantha! Take some pictures "to share with the class" if you can.
I have to support a quality show...even if I have to take a little drive (or flight) now and then to do it. Believe me, there are only a handful of bands I will see out of state! [ July 07, 2003, 01:43 PM: Message edited by: PunkPrincess ]
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Samantha#2
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posted July 07, 2003 05:45 PM
Will do, Princess...
Although, I must confess, I do not own a digital camera (shame on me!) and don't own a scanner to scan them onto my computer so it may take a while to post any, and they'll probably look like crap, but I'll do my best! I'll have a drink for you, too! I simply cannot wait until Saturday night! Yippee!
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PunkPrincess
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posted July 07, 2003 09:08 PM
Right on Samantha! Monday's over, one day closer to Saturday night... It's always good to have something to look forward to. I'll be there in spirit.
I too do not have a scanner nor a digital camera, but I use the scanner at work when no one's looking
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Tracy
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posted July 08, 2003 07:25 AM
Guys, for those of you who want to take pictures but do not have a scanner or a digital camera (like me), a nifty solution is to choose the pictures put on a CD when you take them in to be developed. You get hard copies, and the CD ones so you can post them anywhere. Just a suggestion...
>^,,^<
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Samantha#2
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posted July 08, 2003 10:47 AM
Thanks Tracy,
Why didn't I think of that? I knew about that... Sheesh... LOL!
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AlbertR
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posted July 09, 2003 08:08 AM
quote: Originally posted by Tracy: Guys, for those of you who want to take pictures but do not have a scanner or a digital camera (like me), a nifty solution is to choose the pictures put on a CD when you take them in to be developed. You get hard copies, and the CD ones so you can post them anywhere. Just a suggestion...
>^,,^<
Great suggestion T!
I always like to see photos of my favorite bands taken by others, and this is a very easy way to do it.
I recently found out that Costco and places like that can now put pictures to CD as part of their in-store 1 hour service, which is great
Back in the "old" days (a few years ago) the floppy/CD service used to add a day or two while the pictures were sent to a lab
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HeavyMusic
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posted August 07, 2003 09:36 PM
Punkprincess.... My sweet home is in San Francisco (I grew up in Pleasanton and San Francisco) I totally wish they would play in the bay! There are so many people I want to bring to the shows but they live up there. I know if they saw the punks... well do I have to say more??
I wish there was a way we could put a show on and have say KSJO back us up? I am not looking for the $$, I just want the people I know to see the Punks!
Just wish sometimes I lived in SO cal... only to see the Punks.
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PunkPrincess
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posted August 08, 2003 10:56 AM
"...I'm on my way Just set me free Home sweet home" piano solo..
As much as I complain about the lack of quality music around here, I truly love the Bay Area. Although, once in a while I secretly wish I lived in So Cal just to be able to see some good shows on a regular basis.
KSJO wishes they could think of a good idea like promoting a Punks show. Heck, they could even get Sammy Hagar in on it. Now, that would be funny to see! I mean since he is a local and all...
The Bay Area has no idea what it's missing out on. I know that after my first Punks show I was totally hooked. I swear I need a twelve step program. LOL! Damn you guys for ruining my life!
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posted August 08, 2003 02:33 PM
I am so hooked as well, actually, I just saw them Aug 1 with TNT. Both bands were great but.... I am completely jonesing for the Punks. I am totaly totaly hooked on this band. I guess the reason is that the mighty Van Halen (I say Halen not Hagar) is my favorit band of all time. Hell, Dave I learned about girls from Dave and I learned how to play drums from Alex. In addition, I can play every guitar part Eddie does!! ( Air guitar that is... ) Since Van Halen is not more, the Punks keep it alive. I have seen VH many times that when the Punks play, They ARE Van Halen (Even though they say they are not, I don't think they realize how much they are). I have even played AP audio to others who know and Love Van Halen as much as me. I can totaly pass it on as VH live. When I tell them it's the Punks, the don't belive me that the audio is from a tribute. What kills me is that these guys should be playing in the Bay Area. I would love to try and put on a show for them up there.
I gota find out how to do it and get a sponsor...(Like Fake Fest) so that the Bay area will know who The Punks are. I have noticed though, last year they played more gigs then this year.. kinda scares me.
Any how... I guess I'll ne in Vegas to see the Sat night show.
As they say, "One hit of crack and you are hooked for life" well... instead of crack.. "one show of the punks, and your are hooked for life"
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HeavyMusic
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posted August 08, 2003 02:35 PM
Excuse the grammer and spelling... not supposed to be on the net at work
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PunkPrincess
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posted August 08, 2003 03:13 PM
quote: Originally posted by HeavyMusic: Since Van Halen is not more, the Punks keep it alive. I have seen VH many times that when the Punks play, They ARE Van Halen (Even though they say they are not, I don't think they realize how much they are).
I totally agree. I have heard many people who were lucky enough to see VH live say that the Punks are almost like seeing the real thing. Unfortunately for me, I was only 10 when VH broke up, so the Punks are the closest I am ever going to get to seeing Van Halen.
As for the Punks actually playing in SF, there are a ton of venues. I don't know how good they are because I don't know shit about that kind of stuff.
I know that the Pound SF is down by the docks, i.e. scary area, but then again I think the Warfield is in a frightening area too and that's right on Market Street. Most clubs or venues tend to be in sketchy areas though.
I'm all for seeing the Punks in the City. It would be nice not to have to make a 3 hour drive for once.
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posted August 08, 2003 03:23 PM
The Pound is a GREAT club to see underground bands. Been there to see some very Heavy Bands before. Warfield though ROCKS! That's a beautiful place to see a show!!
Oh.. I know SF so well.... my old stomping grounds... PUNKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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posted August 08, 2003 03:51 PM
So, I just emailed a few venues requesting that the Punks play at their clubs. I can only imagine what they will say.
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