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It looked like it tasted like shit. I would never.
Really crazy that the Volvo transformed into a Toyota after you denied the spirit deer, but also makes sense.
I literally wrote the word “Volvo” again, deleted it, wrote “Toyota” instead, and the laughed to myself for a solid minute. It’s the little things that keep us going!
I met Jared Leto at a restaurant once - we’d accidentally been given his table. Apparently he was fond of the restaurant and had a specific table he liked, and the management had messed up and gotten their days wrong, (it was Tuesday and they thought he was coming on Thursday or something like that). Anyway, the manager, completely embarrassed (this is a pretty nice restaurant) comes by and says “I’m so sorry, but we’d like to move you to another table if you could be troubled, and we’ll gladly compensate you for the cost of the meal and any other meal you’d like while you’re in town.” My sister and cousin were both like “Yeah that’s cool.” and I kind of played the asshole a bit. “I’m sorry, I just don’t understand. We’ve been here for 15 minutes - we’ve just ordered. Can’t we finish our meal here?” Then out of nowhere Jared Leto shows up next to the manager and says “Paul, these guys can finish. We’ll be at the bar. I got some time.” And I (being a big 30STM fan) said “Oh wow, uh… I had no idea. Please feel free to give them the table.” Jared was grateful, shook my hand and said thanks, then gave me a card with his number on it and told me to give him a call later. After working up the nerve, I gave him a call that night, and to make a long story short, we had a glorious 11 month love affair, man on man, that I shall never forget. Our bodies intertwined as one, and from the beauty of Morocco, to the French Riviera, to the snorkeling in the Galopagos, Jared Leto and I made glorious love to each other on six of the seven continents.
I met Jared Leto at a restaurant once - we’d accidentally been given his table. Apparently he was fond of the restaurant and had a specific table he liked, and the management had messed up and gotten their days wrong, (it was Tuesday and they thought he was coming on Thursday or something like that). Anyway, the manager, completely embarrassed (this is a pretty nice restaurant) comes by and says “I’m so sorry, but we’d like to move you to another table if you could be troubled, and we’ll gladly compensate you for the cost of the meal and any other meal you’d like while you’re in town.” My sister and cousin were both like “Yeah that’s cool.” and I kind of played the asshole a bit. “I’m sorry, I just don’t understand. We’ve been here for 15 minutes - we’ve just ordered. Can’t we finish our meal here?” Then out of nowhere Jared Leto shows up next to the manager and says “Paul, these guys can finish. We’ll be at the bar. I got some time.” And I (being a big 30STM fan) said “Oh wow, uh… I had no idea. Please feel free to give them the table.” Jared was grateful, shook my hand and said thanks, then gave me a card with his number on it and told me to give him a call later. After working up the nerve, I gave him a call that night, and to make a long story short, we had a glorious 11 month love affair, man on man, that I shall never forget. Our bodies intertwined as one, and from the beauty of Morocco, to the French Riviera, to the snorkeling in the Galopagos, Jared Leto and I made glorious love to each other on six of the seven continents.
Post by Fozzie Bear on Jul 28, 2021 9:34:00 GMT -5
Pretty much everyone I've ever interviewed for music blogs or local Tampa outlets has been nice and friendly: ODESZA (before they blew up to an arena act), Mija, Thomas Jack (think his career died), one of the dudes from Slightly Stoopid, the bandleader of Preservation Hall Jazz Band (he had to put out a literal fire wherever he was during our phone interview), Hundred Waters, Big Wild, etc.
And the artists who I've met after shows were always nice; Black Coffee was chill and humble, The Blessed (then Black) Madonna was super friendly and gave my fiancée and I hugs, one of the Detroit Swindle guys was chatty and engaging, Leon Vynehall was reserved but welcoming, Zip was very friendly, etc.
Notable story: I waited several hours "in line" (aka just me in line) for Broken Social Scene's comeback show at the Metro in Chicago several years ago. After about an hour, the band walked in, and Brendan Canning invited me to get coffee with him. I don't drink coffee, so it was a tad awkward, but he was chill, though interestingly did not want to talk "music stuff." After the show, I met Kevin Drew and candidly (and perhaps TMI-ingly) told him about how BSS helped me get through depression and saved me from suicide. He seemed pretty plastered, but told me to "help other people like that." Both he and Canning signed a CD of You Forgot It In People I bought at a local music store earlier in the day.
I'll have to meet some asshole celebrities to spill some tea.
This is the first message board I've ever been on, the only reason I joined is because I love Bonnaroo and wanted to read and talk about it all year long.
This is the first message board I've ever been on, the only reason I joined is because I love Bonnaroo and wanted to read and talk about it all year long.
Weirdest celeb interaction was Corey Feldman by far. dude was just so in the clouds.
Best was was Joe Mauer - so i work for the Minnesota Twins game day staff and one day i had the task of basically escorting Joe around the stadium to go where ever he wanted. The dude is genuine and kind to any fan that came up to him and signed anything thrown at him.
Anyone else pretty much avoid meeting the bands you go to see? I’ve met a few but I never go out of my way to try. If I see them out walking around I don’t bother them. I could have met so many if I wanted to.
Weirdest celeb interaction was Corey Feldman by far. dude was just so in the clouds.
Best was was Joe Mauer - so i work for the Minnesota Twins game day staff and one day i had the task of basically escorting Joe around the stadium to go where ever he wanted. The dude is genuine and kind to any fan that came up to him and signed anything thrown at him.
2024: The Floozies, Phyphr, Disco Biscuits, Cimafunk, WSMFP, The Killers, Cory Wong, Dumpstaphunk, Bomba Estereo, Molly & Golden Hwy, Big Freedia, Payton/Nth Power, A.P&TFN, Mule
Anyone else pretty much avoid meeting the bands you go to see? I’ve met a few but I never go out of my way to try. If I see them out walking around I don’t bother them. I could have met so many if I wanted to.
Not if they're a favorite and they announce the bar they're going to hang out at afterwards (I'm looking at you SSPU). We still talk to Christopher regularly.
Post by The Golden Eel on Jul 28, 2021 10:38:42 GMT -5
I saw Flying Lotus at a grocery store in Los Angeles yesterday. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything. He said, “Oh, like you’re doing now?” I was taken aback, and all I could say was “Huh?” but he kept cutting me off and going “huh? huh? huh?” and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen Milky Ways in his hands without paying.
The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like “Sir, you need to pay for those first.” At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter.
When she took one of the bars and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually “to prevent any electrical infetterence,” and then turned around and winked at me. I don’t even think that’s a word. After she scanned each bar and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.
Anyone else pretty much avoid meeting the bands you go to see? I’ve met a few but I never go out of my way to try. If I see them out walking around I don’t bother them. I could have met so many if I wanted to.
Not if they're a favorite and they announce the bar they're going to hang out at afterwards (I'm looking at you SSPU). We still talk to Christopher regularly.
I sat at the bar next to the guitarist from one of my favorite bands. The guy on the other side of him was talking his ear off with fan shit, so I didn’t say much. I’ve also told the story of the time I was in a tiny record store with members of GYBE, where I didn’t even speak to them. Maybe I’m just weird.
Robin Wright - We were on our way to London years ago and she was on the same flight. It was running a bit late so they had everyone load in at once, even if they were in first class like she was. This was right when House of Cards was a big deal, she seemed to realize I recognized her and gave me kind of a "don't do it" look, and at that time I knew better to cross a bloodthirsty first lady. Although I did want to tell her we were from Alabama and loved Jenny.
Tom Hanks - (Speaking of Jenny and Forrest.) My wife used to work at the museum that also hosts Space Camp. His kid came to camp and he came to his graduation. I also randomly saw him in LA years ago on a college trip.
John Rhys-Davies - I was helping run a local Comic-Con type convention and he was their big guest. This was kind of a big deal for me personally since Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is my favorite movie ever and I'm also a Tolkien nut. I thought I'd just be helping him out with a thing or two, but he insisted that I stay at his table so he'd have someone to hang out with. He was a blast, he was telling me all sorts of wild set stories from Indiana Jones and LOTR.
Harrison Ford - He was the guest on that episode of Conan we went to. We were there for the "who gives a shit" bit that went viral. He didn't stick around very long, but between commercials and stuff he just seemed like a chill dad type.
Al Sharpton - My wife and I were on a layover in the Reagan airport in D.C., we were just there for an hour and got a snack at McDonald's. As soon as I sat down to chill, Al sits next to us to tie his shoe. I think he realized I recognized him and gave me a little "what's up" nod.
Pete Davidson - He did a stand up set in Huntsville a few years ago, he came out for a moment while everyone was in line. The poor dude seemed exhausted for whatever reason, but he was still the kind but weirdo stoner you'd expect.
Sasheer Zamata - I hung out with her for a half hour before Grouplove played at Roo years ago, she was still on SNL at the time, she was fun to chill with.
Random BTS Guy (Pretty Sure) - We were at an airport in Thailand and he had an entourage with him as he was loading into first class. Everyone locally freaked out, we didn't learn until later who it (probably) was. I'm still not 100% sure, but after looking up the guy online later, I'm pretty sure it was one of them.
Not if they're a favorite and they announce the bar they're going to hang out at afterwards (I'm looking at you SSPU). We still talk to Christopher regularly.
I sat at the bar next to the guitarist from one of my favorite bands. The guy on the other side of him was talking his ear off with fan shit, so I didn’t say much. I’ve also told the story of the time I was in a tiny record store with members of GYBE, where I didn’t even speak to them. Maybe I’m just weird.
We didn't just Fangirl on them. But I get it. When I bartended and we would have huge acts, I never would bother them. But like Man Man, I go to see them everytime they're here and Honus Honus is just awesome and we'll just bullshit. Idk.
2024: The Floozies, Phyphr, Disco Biscuits, Cimafunk, WSMFP, The Killers, Cory Wong, Dumpstaphunk, Bomba Estereo, Molly & Golden Hwy, Big Freedia, Payton/Nth Power, A.P&TFN, Mule
Post by Яastaputin on Jul 28, 2021 11:13:13 GMT -5
In 2013 my gf (now wife) and I worked a beer tent that year and one hot ass morning decided to head to the nearby O'Charley's for some AC and clean restrooms.
Not long after beginning a glorious release, two guys came into the restroom and one of them went into the adjoining stall and joined me in a game of battleshits. They were talking about how Bonnaroo compares to Coachella and Lollapalooza and how much they loved the Roo spirit and "vibes". I immediately recognized the guy in the stalls voice but could not place where I knew him from. As I'm struggling to think how I know this guy disaster strikes and I realize I'm out of Toilet Paper.
It takes me a minute but I eventually work up the courage to ask him for some TP. Guy in stall replies "Of course man thats a shitty situation" and hands me a few wads underneath the stall. A huge roll comes over top of the stall as the guy's buddy on the outside grabs a replacement roll from the service closet. I thank them excessively and we start talking about shows we plan to see and its at this moment that I realize the guy next to me sounds just like McLovin.
I finish up, go to wash my hands and at the sink is Christopher Mintz-Plasse in an impeccable red and white paisley shirt. My jaw drops, I mention how much I loved him in Superbad, thanked him once again and wished him a Happy Roo. Definitely my most unique celebrity encounter. Cool guy, would definitely shit next to again.
Post by The Golden Eel on Jul 28, 2021 11:16:14 GMT -5
I’ve told this story on here before but after Roo 2019 my wife (then fiancée) met Chris and JC from NSYNC in Nashville
We had been told to check out printer’s alley and specifically skilled rainbow room while we there. Ended up going on Tuesday, the night before we left. We went to BB Kings blues bar next door before and by the time we went to skulls live music was over. So we sat at the bar to have a cocktail.
There were maybe ten people in the bar total at this point. We were just having a conversation with the couple next to us when a group of five people walk in and sit next to us. I notice the guy sitting next to me had a Vampire Weekend shirt on and they had just played a show that night, so I asked him if they enjoyed the show.
We start chatting, he asks what we’re in town for, asks about Bonnaroo, says we picked a great place to check out in nashville, etc.
After like five minutes he asks “do you know NSYNC?” And I’m like yeah of course. He says “do you want to meet my friend JC?” and my wife is freaking out at this point. That’s when I realize I was talking to Chris the whole time. They asked if we wanted to take a picture with them and we said of course. Then we left because my wife was too worried she’d start fangirling
I’d post the pic but I can’t be arsed to figure out how to do it on mobile these days
Robin Wright - We were on our way to London years ago and she was on the same flight. It was running a bit late so they had everyone load in at once, even if they were in first class like she was. This was right when House of Cards was a big deal, she seemed to realize I recognized her and gave me kind of a "don't do it" look, and at that time I knew better to cross a bloodthirsty first lady. Although I did want to tell her we were from Alabama and loved Jenny.
Tom Hanks - (Speaking of Jenny and Forrest.) My wife used to work at the museum that also hosts Space Camp. His kid came to camp and he came to his graduation. I also randomly saw him in LA years ago on a college trip.
John Rhys-Davies - I was helping run a local Comic-Con type convention and he was their big guest. This was kind of a big deal for me personally since Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is my favorite movie ever and I'm also a Tolkien nut. I thought I'd just be helping him out with a thing or two, but he insisted that I stay at his table so he'd have someone to hang out with. He was a blast, he was telling me all sorts of wild set stories from Indiana Jones and LOTR.
Harrison Ford - He was the guest on that episode of Conan we went to. We were there for the "who gives a shit" bit that went viral. He didn't stick around very long, but between commercials and stuff he just seemed like a chill dad type.
Al Sharpton - My wife and I were on a layover in the Reagan airport in D.C., we were just there for an hour and got a snack at McDonald's. As soon as I sat down to chill, Al sits next to us to tie his shoe. I think he realized I recognized him and gave me a little "what's up" nod.
Pete Davidson - He did a stand up set in Huntsville a few years ago, he came out for a moment while everyone was in line. The poor dude seemed exhausted for whatever reason, but he was still the kind but weirdo stoner you'd expect.
Sasheer Zamata - I hung out with her for a half hour before Grouplove played at Roo years ago, she was still on SNL at the time, she was fun to chill with.
Random BTS Guy (Pretty Sure) - We were at an airport in Thailand and he had an entourage with him as he was loading into first class. Everyone locally freaked out, we didn't learn until later who it (probably) was. I'm still not 100% sure, but after looking up the guy online later, I'm pretty sure it was one of them.
This is the first message board I've ever been on, the only reason I joined is because I love Bonnaroo and wanted to read and talk about it all year long.
Post by Fitter Happier on Jul 28, 2021 12:25:38 GMT -5
I met Moses Sumney at Eaux Claires. I didn't realize this at the time, but he was on his way to duet with Serpentwithfeet, which was beautiful. I just thanked him for his music and his message, and he gave me a big hug. It was really sweet. I watched that Serpentwithfeet show standing next to Julien Baker, but I was too scared to say anything/didn't want to bother her (same thing happened at a taco truck at her's and Frightened Rabbit's After Show at ACL 16). Anyways, I saw Moses in the pit at Ho99o9 the next day. He was just standing in the middle of the crowd and some kid points at him and goes "It's Moses Sumney!" Or some shit like that. Moses just points back at him and repeats what he says verbatim and starts mocking him, which was pretty hilarious (and I was just glad I didn't get that treatment the day before). They both disappeared into the pit after that.
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UPCOMING SHOWS 5/14 - Neil Young & Crazy Horse @ Forest Hills 6/8 and maybe 6/9 - Governors Ball 8/17 - King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard @ Forest Hills 9/4 - Pearl Jam @ MSG 9/7 - Pearl Jam @ Wells Fargo Center 9/11 - St. Vincent @ Brooklyn Paramount
This is the first message board I've ever been on, the only reason I joined is because I love Bonnaroo and wanted to read and talk about it all year long.
I met Moses Sumney at Eaux Claires. I didn't realize this at the time, but he was on his way to duet with Serpentwithfeet, which was beautiful. I just thanked him for his music and his message, and he gave me a big hug. It was really sweet. I watched that Serpentwithfeet show standing next to Julien Baker, but I was too scared to say anything/didn't want to bother her (same thing happened at a taco truck at her's and Frightened Rabbits' After Show at ACL 16). Anyways, I saw Moses in the pit at Ho99o9 the next day. He was just standing in the middle of the crowd and some kid points at him and goes "It's Moses Sumney!" Or some shit like that. Moses just points back at him and repeats what he says verbatim and starts mocking him, which was pretty hilarious (and I was just glad I didn't get that treatment the day before). They both disappeared into the pit after that.
Julien Baker walked right by me in the middle of a Circa Survive show at Shaky Knees.