It'll be a big day for any VU fan: the 40th Anniversary of that 'debut' gig supporting the Myddle Class. No doubt most of us will just be playing as much VU as possible but is that it? No planned docs or tributes?
Perhaps our one & only tribute band - Underground Velvets - would consider a gig on this day? If so I would make an effort this time to go!
Anyone doing anything on November 11th?
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jimjim
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Anyone doing anything on November 11th?
"If anyone had a heart
They wouldn't turn around & break it
And if anyone played a part
They wouldn't turn around & fake it"
Lou Reed, 'Sweet Jane', 1970
They wouldn't turn around & break it
And if anyone played a part
They wouldn't turn around & fake it"
Lou Reed, 'Sweet Jane', 1970
DEC 11th
DECEMBER 11th IS THE ACTUAL DATE OF THAT GIG...
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Doctor Bob
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Re: Anyone doing anything on November 11th?
I'm sure it could be arranged, but then December 11th is a Sunday-not really a great day for a gig as people don't really come out much on Sunday nights (too many people have school in the morningjimjim wrote: Perhaps our one & only tribute band - Underground Velvets - would consider a gig on this day? If so I would make an effort this time to go!
)Incidentally there's a gig next month that I might as well mention while Jim-Jim is on the subject (you can PM me with any questions)
Underground Velvets
Friday 16th September, 9.45pm
Live at the Hope and Anchor, 207 Upper St Islington, London
?6 entry (?4.50 with flyer, available at the upstairs bar before the gig)
Venue/Listing info: http://www.bugbearbookings.com
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Yeah, I know...it ws December 11th...hey, I just realised my sis's 30th birthday is the same day! Ha! Spooky or what?
Wonder why I thought it was November? Hmm.
Wonder why I thought it was November? Hmm.
"If anyone had a heart
They wouldn't turn around & break it
And if anyone played a part
They wouldn't turn around & fake it"
Lou Reed, 'Sweet Jane', 1970
They wouldn't turn around & break it
And if anyone played a part
They wouldn't turn around & fake it"
Lou Reed, 'Sweet Jane', 1970
I had a friend (deceased now) whose roomate actually attended that first gig. It drives me nuts, first of all because it should have been me 
, and second because it's not that big a deal to him. He thinks it's cool to have seen it, but you know, for me it would be one of the major events of my life. Summit High School is only about a half hour by train from me.
Anyway, he says it was just like the legend claims, that as they started playing, half the crowd just got up and walked out. He and his friends were 16, and they were getting up to go have a smoke outside, but when they saw how threatening and unorthodox the group looked, they turned right around and took thier seats. They thought it was great.
Don't you wish to god a tape would surface?
, and second because it's not that big a deal to him. He thinks it's cool to have seen it, but you know, for me it would be one of the major events of my life. Summit High School is only about a half hour by train from me.Anyway, he says it was just like the legend claims, that as they started playing, half the crowd just got up and walked out. He and his friends were 16, and they were getting up to go have a smoke outside, but when they saw how threatening and unorthodox the group looked, they turned right around and took thier seats. They thought it was great.
Don't you wish to god a tape would surface?
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Talking of peole who were actually at THAT gig, this thread reminded me of the following which was sent to me a couple of years ago:
"Yes, I actually did see the Velvet Underground back in the fall of 1965. I was 15 at the time, and they were the second band in a show at one of the local high schools, which was produced by Al Aronowitz, who later became something of a legendary writer on the rock scene. Some acquaintances of mine were in the featured band, which was managed by Al. At this time the Velvet Underground had its original lineup, and this was also prior to their association with Andy Warhol. Fifteen minute songs were unheard of at this time, not to mention electric viola solos. About half of the audience walked out, and most of those remaining really couldn't comprehend what they were hearing. "Heroin" was a stark contrast compared to the Beatles tunes dominant at that time. This was an experience not to be forgotten, to put it mildly."
I know this guy through a musicians website (acid planet) he lives in New Jersey, I was thinking of getting him to write me some more about what he remembers about that day.
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"Yes, I actually did see the Velvet Underground back in the fall of 1965. I was 15 at the time, and they were the second band in a show at one of the local high schools, which was produced by Al Aronowitz, who later became something of a legendary writer on the rock scene. Some acquaintances of mine were in the featured band, which was managed by Al. At this time the Velvet Underground had its original lineup, and this was also prior to their association with Andy Warhol. Fifteen minute songs were unheard of at this time, not to mention electric viola solos. About half of the audience walked out, and most of those remaining really couldn't comprehend what they were hearing. "Heroin" was a stark contrast compared to the Beatles tunes dominant at that time. This was an experience not to be forgotten, to put it mildly."
I know this guy through a musicians website (acid planet) he lives in New Jersey, I was thinking of getting him to write me some more about what he remembers about that day.
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Who Loves the Bun
Al Arnowitz died recently. you can see more at his website:
http://www.bigmagic.com/pages/blackj/
I loved his passages in "Please Kill Me." he had a very cynic, funny way of describing things.
http://www.bigmagic.com/pages/blackj/
I loved his passages in "Please Kill Me." he had a very cynic, funny way of describing things.
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