SaggyBalls Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 I just got the call today. Elements is to be closed indefinitely. however, i think that's pretty definite. This blows...it's my birthday and i lose my job and all the stresses that go with it...so it's not SO bad...anyone got a job they need done? Rob for Hire!! anyhow, sorry to all those that were looking forward to good times at the club before i left but no more club. maybe i should snag some booze. -Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kung Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Very sorry to hear that. If you have anyway of recouping whether stealing booze or otherwise I'd do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 sorry to hear it Rob, work well done on running it as long as ya did on the plus side its always nice to end up with more free time come summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Bummer dude, sorry to hear the news... So all upcoming shows to Elements are now off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaggyBalls Posted May 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 that's right. I'm kinda glad. way less stress. i hated being a part of a failure. i've learned a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberHippie Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 I'm kinda glad. way less stress. i hated being a part of a failure. So, it's kinda like a birthday present then? Especially if you get to score some booze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaggyBalls Posted May 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 i went to go grab my CDs and he's already changed the locks. i wanna score some red bull! booze is just a plus for me. i hope i can get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kung Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 The shit is definitely going down now. I would worry about getting your CD's unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottieking Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Shitty, shitty, shitty. Rob, thank-you for giving it your all. I supported when as much as I could but in the end I guess it wasn't enough. Fuck, London sometimes just doesn't know a good thing when it's got it. See you around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieknight Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 I got a job for you, unfortunatly you'll have to come to p-town to apply. my people will be in touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guigsy Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 hey Rob, definately shitty news, but im not really surprised... just didnt think it'd happen so fast. i figured the shit would go down after you left. i wanna say thanks for bringing such great bands to london. you did a great job, my friend. provided us many a great nght of listening/dancing enjoyment. i agree with what the king said... london doesnt know a good thing when it sees it. so, now what? where does that leave the london music scene? back in the hands of the mighty bacchus lounge? lord knows CTO doesnt give much of a shit about "jambands" besides Burt and the Fatties... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottieking Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Wanna start a promotion company? :: I guess the Bacchus will be back to the spot. Maybe no one has ever approached Tony @ CTO about any other jambands? Management types, do you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guigsy Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 i know tony's not the easiest guy to deal with regarding new music and "hippies"... if its new music with an attitude (ie: punk bands, harder bands), i hear its a lot easier... but thats just from talkin to some folks here and there over the years... nothin concrete, i suppose... bacchus does seem to be the next logical spot... but, there's got to be SOMEWHERE else, with a decent atmosphere, looking for great bands to fill the stage... i never really gave the promotion company much thought before, but, now who's gonna bring music to london? maybe we should sit down for a pint or 2, scottie... haha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavinginthewind Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 I'm looking for some help :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 aw rob that is a bummer, i'm basically echoing everybody else i guess but really a sincere thanks for your efforts, i hope you had some fun along the way! i've only been in london for, well 9 months almost, but i had plenty of good times and met some pretty cool people courtesy of elements. heard some pretty fun music too!!! so again - thank you rob - building a name for a place can really take a while, and unfortunately there just wasn't enough time. best of luck with your next adventure! :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaggyBalls Posted May 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 keep in mind that he shut down stonehenge a month and a half after that first Grand Theft Bus show in November. i tried something completely different and nobody was curious enough to be able to notice that London actually had something interesting. too bad nobody gave the town enough credit. i had some optimism and realism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuleMomma Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Hey CB, sorry to hear that I'd always thought that if I made the trek out to London, I'd have somewhere to stop in and check out. It really sucks that booking/promoting a club is such a thankless job. As booker of the Comfort Zone on and off for the better part of 3 years, I think I understand the love/hate relationship you probably had with your job. No matter how much you do and how exhausted you become, there's still always more promotion you could do. And at the Zone, the coatcheck person was making as much as the booker, but had to take no responsibility for the success or failure of the shows. From talking to one of the owners at Healey's, I realize also that many club owners expect the club to be filled every night of the week. Unfortunately, live bands don't get nearly the respect they deserve in this day and age, with beats and DJs raking in the bucks with stiff cover charges. Why it's difficult to get $5 cover for a live band, but dance clubs fill up at $20 a pop is beyond me. Anyway, I'm rambling, but I just wanted to express my gratitude for your efforts in bringing more live music to SW Ontario, and giving touring bands a safe haven to stop at along the way. Good luck in all your future endeavours and enjoy your summer and all your new found time off in the meantime :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keither Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Sorry to hear the sad news CB... at least you tried. We in Vancouver tried to buy the Side Door when it was going under... but the former owners dug too deep a hole for us to work our way out of. It's amazing to me how many dumbasses have survived in this industry. Keep on givin'er my friend... just find another outlet for your well aimed efforts!! GO FLAMES? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Rob, booking is a thankless, tireless job. You never saw the fruits of your labour and that absolutely sucks. London lost a gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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