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ML
Supporter
Username: Ml1
Post Number: 2940
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 23, 2006 - 10:07 pm: | 
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There are still some tickets available for the rockin' event of the season -- Battle of the Basement Bands 7!
The show is part block party, part rock & roll show, and completely for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity of Newark. That's right, 100% of your ticket purchase goes directly to Habitat. This year's event features performances by Big Train, Emotional Rex, The Nightmares, Walk The Dog, and 3rd Gear.
The "Lucky 7" edition of the show promises to be the biggest and best ever, so do NOT miss out on the event of the season!
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Analog01
Citizen
Username: Analog01
Post Number: 161
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 24, 2006 - 10:28 pm: |
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3rd Gear AGAIN!?! Those guys suck. I'm gonna show up just to vote against them. There are so many other bands around here that are wayyyy better. |
ML
Supporter
Username: Ml1
Post Number: 2942
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, February 25, 2006 - 12:02 am: |
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just make sure you buy a ticket. and bring a friend. |
musicme
Citizen
Username: Musicme
Post Number: 1603
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 9:57 am: |
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and Ready to Rumble! |
ML
Supporter
Username: Ml1
Post Number: 2943
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 10:22 am: |
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Will you be wearing the lamé? |
musicme
Citizen
Username: Musicme
Post Number: 1605
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 10:24 am: |
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only if it will help us win! |
ML
Supporter
Username: Ml1
Post Number: 2944
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 10:31 am: |
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Lamé helps, lame does not. It's the amazing power of the accent acute. |
Guy
Supporter
Username: Vandalay
Post Number: 1596
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 2:46 pm: |
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Can I pay at the door? |
musicme
Citizen
Username: Musicme
Post Number: 1611
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 2:56 pm: |
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Guy,
this show has sold out, the last several years. I don't know how many tix are still available. If you are thinking about going, you should probably purchase soon.
Robin Hutchins, Mailboxes Etc, Stories in Motion |
notehead
Supporter
Username: Notehead
Post Number: 3089
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 3:43 pm: |
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In the interest of preventing a mob scene, I should probably mention that I will not be playing in this year's Battle, nor will I be wearing my black plastic pants (which no longer fit). However, I will be attending the event, and will be glad to sign autographs. Just tell me whose autograph you want me to sign, and I'll do it. |
Jonathan Glasser
Citizen
Username: Zoro
Post Number: 4
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 6:10 pm: |
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I bought a couple of tickets this afternoon at Mailboxes. That's the place to get em! |
Chasm
Citizen
Username: Chasm
Post Number: 332
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 8:46 pm: |
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ok, it's a three-fer. And a bump.
But I agree with Analog - those 3rd Gear guys really suck. |
tom
Citizen
Username: Tom
Post Number: 4431
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 - 12:40 am: |
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Your black plastic pants don't fit? Is that your way of telling us you're starting a family? |
ML
Supporter
Username: Ml1
Post Number: 2946
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 - 7:51 am: |
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maybe you can lend the plastic pants to Chasm for Saturday.
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Pippi
Supporter
Username: Pippi
Post Number: 1845
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 - 9:33 am: |
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Tom -
Nope, his black plastic pants fit ME!
(actually they probably don't, but it's not family-related  , just laziness) |
musicme
Citizen
Username: Musicme
Post Number: 1614
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 - 10:22 am: |
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Pippi,
I'm sure you look good in anything plastic! |
Pippi
Supporter
Username: Pippi
Post Number: 1851
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 - 10:27 am: |
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<blush>
aw shucks, musicme....
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musicme
Citizen
Username: Musicme
Post Number: 1618
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 11:10 am: |
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OK folks,
only a couple more days to get your tickets for the big party.
This is what some of the past years have looked like:
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loliva
Citizen
Username: Loliva
Post Number: 40
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 12:34 pm: |
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Due to last year's snow I was unable to attend the battle I was told that the tickets would be discounted this year. Is this still valid? If so,does anyone have any info on how to redeem?
Thanks
Lorraine |
musicme
Citizen
Username: Musicme
Post Number: 1620
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 1:30 pm: |
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Lorraine,
I'm enquiring of the PTB (powers that be)
Will post an answer shortly. |
musicme
Citizen
Username: Musicme
Post Number: 1621
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 2, 2006 - 2:39 pm: |
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Lorraine and others:
If you have unused tix from last year please contact Chris Dickson: bigtraintracks@comcast.net ...
You can use last years ticket to redeem half price tix for this year, however TOMORROW (Friday 3/3/06) will be the last day to take advantage of this special offer. We anticipate a last minute run on tickets and cannot guarantee any tickets will be available for the discount ... As of 9 o'clock this morning Robin Hutchins Gallery only had four tickets left. We're not sure where the other outlets are in their numbers ...
Please understand that after the small amount taken for production costs (PA, publicity), all remaining money goes to support Habitat for Humanity -Newark. Please know that your charitable contibution is warmly received. |
tom
Citizen
Username: Tom
Post Number: 4458
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, March 3, 2006 - 11:28 pm: |
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BUMP |
ML
Supporter
Username: Ml1
Post Number: 2947
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, March 4, 2006 - 9:35 am: |
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ticket sales have been strong, but it turns out there will be a limited number of tix available at the door tonight. So if you haven't got around to getting tickets, don't despair -- you can still go.
And everyone, remember to get there early and stay late. The live music will begin at 7 and be continuous until midnight.
see you there! |
tom
Citizen
Username: Tom
Post Number: 4463
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, March 5, 2006 - 12:22 am: |
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and the winner is .... EMOTIONAL REX!
Congrats to all, a great show tonight. |
notehead
Supporter
Username: Notehead
Post Number: 3120
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 6, 2006 - 11:17 am: |
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Rex rocked!! I think they deserved to win, but they had their work cut out for them after the fine performances from the other bands. Honestly, every band turned in a great set. I think musicme won for "Best Dressed" and the Nightmares definitely had the most adventurous set. It was a great night, as usual. |
musicme
Citizen
Username: Musicme
Post Number: 1628
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 6, 2006 - 12:05 pm: |
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We had a really fun night. Many folks pitched in to make the whole evening shine! We debuted some new material and I think it was well received. We'll go to the video tape to judge the performace aspect, but everything from the food and drink, the staging and sound and all the cooperation with the people at Our Lady of Sorrows went smoothly.
I know the friends from Habitat for Humanity were pleased with the outcome. All the bands were great. It is interesting to see how the groups have all matured. Chris Dickson and Gary Shippy conceived the idea of pooling audiences and putting on the show as a benefit six or seven years ago. The bands are judged only by the amount of money that the audience members choose to buy votes with. As in any true democracy, the money decides the outcome. But what makes this event stand apart from the rest of Essex county politics is that the money does actually end up in the correct hands!
Thanks to all involved. |
ML
Supporter
Username: Ml1
Post Number: 2953
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 - 1:24 pm: |
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definitely -- thanks to Gary and Chris and everyone who worked so hard on this.
It was a great time, and it was good to see how many people came out to support Habitat. We're glad to have been part of a such a positive vibe.
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