mark tonin Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Friday January 17, 2003 University of Waterloo (The Bombshelter) doors at 8 p.m. Diesel Dog at 9 p.m. Fat Cats at 10:30 p.m. Grand Theft Bus at midnight visuals by Jazzy Jeff everyone 19+ is welcome (bring your id and sign yourself in) $5 U of W students / $7 others ----- I hope that a lot of you and your friends and your friends' friends can make it to this event. I'm really excited about this show, and about what could come next if (when!) it goes well. Diesel Dog … very underrated, in my opinion … these guys know how to lay down groovy songs, both covers and originals, that make you feel good and want to dance. And I'm really looking forward to hearing the band with J. Jonas Berkeley wailing on sax and/or flute. The Fat Cats … what can I say … one of my all-time favourite bands. And if you haven't heard the Fatties in the last few months, you are in for a treat. They are sounding very tight and inspired these days. Grand Theft Bus … this band is developing quite a reputation in Ontario and are HUGE on the East Coast. Their debut cd, Birth of Confusion, is still getting lots of play in my cd player, and live, this band provides an awesome mix of fantastic songs, danceable jams, and improvisational wizardry. Jazzy Jeff Farrow, known for his lighting ingenuity, will also be there to provide us with some additional visual stimulation. He is the guy who did the lighting for the Burt Neilson Band show in Toronto at the Church, and more recently the lighting at the New Deal show that just happened on new year's eve in Toronto. Come to this show to have a great time and to show the University of Waterloo what we're about. A successful show on Friday January 17 will most likely mean another show at U of W in the future … and very possibly something that is even more ambitious. Wishing you a great 2003, one filled with love, happiness, and butt shaking mind bending body shivering live music!!! Peace, Mark Tonin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted January 4, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 ECHO Magazine, our local weekly alternative arts and entertainment magazine, is giving away free tickets to the U of W show on Jan. 17. Follow this link to get to the online magazine EHCO Magazine online edition and then scoll down the page to enter the contest. When you send the email put "I love live music" in the subject line. Rumour has it that if you actually write a message along with your email you have a more likely chance of winning As well, scroll down even further to check out the magazine's top live concerts in 2002, as you may have been at one or two of them Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted January 4, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 You can also purchase tickets to this show in advance at The Beat Goes On locations (in Waterloo and Kitchener only), and at the University Fed Office. If you are coming from out-of-town and want advance tickets, email me at marktonin@jambands.ca and we'll try to work something out. Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_pinchy Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Hey Mark Really looking forward to the show. I'll be heading over with Scot, suppose he will grab some tix. Great line up. Trev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 so there can't wait for this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Yea, I'll probally drag my self out for this one... quote: Grand Theft Bus … this band is developing quite a reputation in Ontario and are HUGE on the East Coast. Sorry Mark but thats an underated statement,huge aint the word and as for up here wow I cant belive it.But yea, people should really check these dudes out,they smoke.I love em. Disel Dog.....well what can I say,I cant freakin wait. Esau13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
show---whore Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 its going to be a great show. why not make it a two nighter with Nero playing at Pepper Jack's in Hamilton the night before Jan 16th $3 for to sets of Nero. c-ya there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 mr pinchy, best avatar on the site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted January 6, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 Hey Mr. Pinchy, I've talked to Scot and will make sure that he has a ticket for you. I think Stacey and Troy are going to be there as well. Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 I certainly hope to make it. It'll be super last minute for me though- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted January 8, 2003 Report Share Posted January 8, 2003 Anybody heading into this show from Hamilton, with room for one, maybe two? I'd love to get in on it. Definitely looking for a ride with someone *not* planning on getting totally hammered/really-stoned/inebriated etc. for obvious reasons. That just stresses me out. If you can help me out please give me a shout: northerntube@hotmail.com thanks!! -Marc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted January 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2003 A few people have been asking about directions to the venue so here goes: From the 401 take Highway 8 West to Kitchener exit from Highway 8 onto the Conestoga Parkway (Highway 86) to Waterloo exit at University Avenue WEST (which is the second University Avenue exit) You will eventually pass Wilfrid Laurier on your left, and then the University of Waterloo is on your right. The Bombshelter is in The Student Life Center. Turn right into the main entrance of the University (Seagram Street), then turn left onto the ring road that circles the university and you will eventually see the Student Life Center on your right - it is well marked. If you want a close, and I think free parking place, don't turn into the main university entrance. Instead, stay on University Avenue until you hit Westmount (which is the next set of lights), turn right onto Westmount, and then turn right into St. Jerome's University and park in the farthest parking lot possible. Look for a foot bridge, cross the bridge, and look for the Student Life Center road sign, which should be visible when you get across the bridge. If you get lost ... ask for help Hope to see lots of you there. It really is shaping up to be a fabulous event. Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 I feel compelled to warn y'all to use discretion while on campus - Wilfred Laurier U is the *only* place I've ever been hassled by the police for the diggity - they patrolled the campus in unmarked cars. It was a close call so be forewarned!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoMack Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 If anybody in Kingston needs a lift to Kitchener (long drive, but what the hell), I'm heading out either thursday night or friday morning, and planning on making it back in time for FJS at Scherzo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 Its not on the Laurier campus, but the same rules apply. I actually went to St Jeromes..... Instead of toking right behind the SLC, cross the foot bridge directly across and there are lots of places to be discreet (its only a couple of hundred yards). That is the "magic forest" from my residence days........... Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted January 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 In response to MarcO's warning, I think that until the law officially changes regarding marijuana possession, a person is at risk of being hassled and even charged if they get caught smoking marijuana in any public place. I'm not sure if the risk is any greater on a university campus than anywhere else ... the last time I was at a Phish concert in Toronto I watched someone get arrested for rolling a joint on the hood of their car. It was a huge drag to watch it, and I think part of the reason that the officers followed through with the arrest was that they were in a public place, with a bunch of eyes on them ... if they hadn't arrested, what would have happened. Don't get me wrong, I think it is ridiculous that the possession of marijuana is still a criminal offence, but it is. Until the law changes, individual law enforcement officials will choose to deal with the matter as they see fit, which means that some officials will want charges laid. Fortunately, recent court decisions are putting even more pressure on the government to change the law (and hopefully decriminalize) the possession of marijuana. Calls and/or letters to our MP's would help to put even more pressure on the government to do what they've been saying they are going to do. Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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