Sir Paul McCartney & The Beatles guest band Purplemelon

Dublin & London Coming Up, also Jeff Lynne & Paul McCartney's Christmas Wishes

2009-12-19T12:12:00.000-08:00

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Dublin & London Coming Up, also Jeff Lynne & Paul McCartney's Christmas Wishes

Seesh, hey people, Damn, I'm still bummed I'm not in Europe to see Paul McCartney & his HOT band. ahhh this Christmas blows.. Rick Fan's on The Run is there.. Did you all enjoy the shows, Macca rawks doesn't he? Anyways, I'm like a lil spoiled kid that didn't get her way..
Have you ever looked forward to something so badly, only to be shot down? You don't have to answer that.. HA! That is me.. ha!~ Well, Merry Christmas. NOT feeling Christmas at all but, here's a lil Christmas message I'm sure, will bring a smile and laugh to your mugs enjoy..

Elsa B just read your in Dublin too have fun Dublin woohoooo!!!~ :)

I'm simply NOT "Having a Wonderful Christmas Time"

Steve Riks as Jeff Lynne & Paul McCartney

Such a brilliant talent

hb

Oh My, Macca was actully on the X Factor Britians version of American Idol!

2009-12-13T14:47:00.000-08:00

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Oh My, Macca was actully on the X Factor Britians version of America Idol!

Paul and the band had just rocked Paris. I heard it rocked. Than off to do a television show, What?
Wow! just watched the video of Paul McCartney & The Band on the X Factor in the UK dated Dec 13, 09 .. Britians version of American Idol.. I thought Macca, had no interest on being on the show, or, doing music shows in general.. I am quite surprised. Does this mean Paul might do American Idol this coming Year, what are the chances? watch video below - Love Simon Cowells remark to Paul....hehehe

"Paul on behave of all of us, your thru to the next round" lmao!!!

Great lil Video well done Paul & fella's- amazing as always~

hb~

Hey you News Orgs Paul McCartney biggest regret wasn't marrying Heather it was the war!!!

2009-12-10T13:45:00.000-08:00

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Hey you News Orgs Paul McCartney's biggest regret wasn't marrying Heather it was the War!!!

Macca.com

'It’s happened before and it will happen again…the inaccurate article in the Mirror today entitled “Macca marriage to Heather was mistake of the decade” is the most recent example of how things get twisted in the press. So just for the record, here’s the original interview from Q Magazine and as you can plainly see, what Paul actually said has been taken totally out of context.'

hb: Geeez !!! I read that shit yesterday online. I thought to myself. No way, Paul McCartney, would say something like this .. Really.. He is just too dignified to say something trashy and mean spirited like this . C'mon, he loved Heather, at one time and they had Beatrice...It's unfortunate some things just don't work out for whatever reasons they may be. and those reasons, are, between Paul & Heather.

Paul McCartney clearly states- when asked the question "the war" was the worst thing that has happened this century.

A retraction from the various news organizations around the world would be great along with an apology to Paul McCartney, in print, since, everyone, is in such haste to print such bullshit. But who's got the ball's to do that apologize to Paul McCartney & Heather ...hum? Go ahead run with it or are you sticking with your story? ha!

snippets form Q mag:

Q What's been the best things about this century?

PM I have to say just being with my children. And having a new girlfriend. That's very nice, thank you. And getting the opportunity to play the gigs we've been playing. I realized the other day I've been playing with my band now for nine or ten years, or something. So it's like, "God, that's almost as long as I played with The Beatles."

Q And the worst?

PM The war.

Q You witnessed the 9/11 attacks while sitting in a plane on the tarmac at JFK airport. What did you actually see?

PM A plume of black smoke coming from the first tower, stretching out to the left as we looked at it. Then it suddenly appeared like the other tower was also on fire. I wasn't sure whether it was an illusion at first. Then the stewards gave us the news that there'd been an attack on the Pentagon and that both those towers had been hit. That made the whole thing very serious.

Q What's the one thing you wish you'd done but didn't this decade?

PM Nothing, I don't think. I've managed to feel quite fulfilled this decade. If I hadn't done The Fireman, I think I would wish I'd done that because it freshened ideas up for me.

Q And the one thing you did but wish you hadn't?

PM Ha ha! Oh God, I dunno. Well, I did wish I didn't...not really....can't think of any.

Q There is one obvious one...

PM What are you saying?

Q Getting married again...

PM (Laughs) OK, yeah, I suppose that has to be the prime contender. But I don't wanna down anyone. These things happen, y'know? But I tend to look at the positive side, which is that I have another beautiful daughter out of it.

hb: Where in the world does it say Macca's biggest regret is marrying Heather?

hb: Sheesh, can't the media ever get it straight. There are some goodins Lot's of great reads & interviews out there.. A lil investigation & work on the media's part would help in the printing of facts. & Truth of News.. what a concept?!

Thanx MPL

hb

Good Evening Europe Begins!

2009-12-06T13:05:00.000-08:00

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Good Evening Europe begins

Macca.com

Great Lil read below ......

Wow, what a few days it has been! Paul sure knows how to make the most of his time! On Wednesday Paul kicked off his 'Good Evening Europe' tour in serious style at the Color Line Arena, Hamburg. Paul played an electrifying set in front of an emotionally charged sell-out crowd.

AFP reported; "The sold-out, nearly three-hour show, took in Fab Four favourites, hits from his later band Wings, solo efforts and a few new numbers and drew a warm, enthusiastic welcome from an audience spanning three generations. Showing off a renowned knack for thrilling a crowd and remarkable endurance -- he took no breaks during the marathon set, not even for a sip of water."

Those lucky enough to be at the show were also treated to some surprise world premiere exclusives, in the form of 'And I Love Her', 'Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da' and Paul’s brand new track ‘(I Want To) Come Home)’, which is taken from the new Robert De Niro film 'Everybody’s Fine'.

News agency Bloomberg wrote, "McCartney whisked the audience from the quiet melancholy of ‘Yesterday’, played alone with an acoustic guitar, to the madness of ‘Helter Skelter’ -- complete with vibrating bass, thrashing percussion and vertigo-inducing roller-coaster rides beamed onto a screen behind him."

more here

hb; I Love the new set list myself.. coolio! I've read, some, were booing Paul in Hamburg? Um Why? Why would anyone Boo Paul? please. And to Luuk in the Netherlands have a Rawking good time this coming week. Wish I was there, I am, in Spirit.

Paul, Please don't take out Paper Back Writer or any of the Rockers. The Band is a well oiled machine. You know what I mean?! LOL. Can we have some type of hint for next years possible tour. Pretty Please with a Capitol P! I dunno The answer to that question, the answer to that question, I don't know... muhahahaha.

Note: Brian Ray is offering a new download from his upcoming album, "This Way Up" single "I found You" tomorrow. Be the 1st to listen before the album's release. Check out BrianRay.com for details & subscribe..

I'm looking forward to it....

Hamburg/ Berlin Set List

Magical Mystery Tour
Drive My Car
Jet
Only Mama Knows
Flaming Pie
Got To Get You Into My Life
Let Me Roll It
Highway
Long And Winding Road
(I Want To) Come Home
My Love
Blackbird
Here Today
Dance Tonight
And I Love Her
Mrs Vandebilt
Eleanor Rigby
Band On The Run
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Sing The Changes
Back In The USSR
Something
I've Got A Feeling
Paperback Writer
A Day In The Life/Give Peace A Chance
Let It Be
Live And Let Die
Hey Jude
Day Tripper
Lady Madonna
Get Back
Yesterday
Helter Skelter
Sgt. Pepper

Dec 9th LUUK, in the Netherlands have a great rawkin time tonight seeing Paul & The Band!!! Ohhh so wish I was there with your guys!!~ hope you get piccies....

xx
hb

a Fireman ONLY gig what are the chances?!

2009-11-28T12:27:00.000-08:00

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a Fireman ONLY gig what are the chances?!

Now, that would be somethin!! Here's a clue for you all.. Thanx, MPL for the link to "Paul McCartney to play Fireman Live"

Even IF this was only to be rumour, why not? Can you imagine, Maaca & the boys doing an all out rockin jam session? all Fireman stuff, with other obscure music snuck for good measure - for Macca's die hard fans- pleasure?. I could see it!! This is the type of gig I have hoped for. Don't worry bout the audience! Just do it Big Mac!

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Speaking exclusively to The Quietus on the eve of the launch of his new live DVD, ‘Good Evening New York’, McCartney said:

“We might well have to do a special venue and say, ‘We’re only doing Fireman stuff tonight and nothing else!’ and if people went for that then we’d have something.”

hb: hmm

“Yeah, it does free you up,” McCartney told us. “And I like working with Youth on the Fireman stuff which is nice 'cos you get away from [fans’] expectations and it’s very nice to do. Consequently it makes for a very free album and we can go anywhere and the idea of idea of taking it on the road is cool.”

He then added jokingly:

“Well, we thought about it a bit but it’s people walking out that I’m worried about!”

source: The Quietus

hb:

Paul McCartney! Fuck that. Don't worry bout who's gonna show & who's not? Are you kidding me? Let em stay home if they don't wanna attend.. I know you care and all.. but, break outta the box..

I love all your jammy jam's with the fella's, it's fresh, new and exciting.. Hell, you can even throw in Hey Jude & fuck everybody up..hahahaha We know it's a favorite..You have so much material. why not give it a go? it's one reason I love, sound checks so much, the jamming. As I sit here wondering thinking & pondering?!! look what ya did with Paper Back writer as an example.. My vote is YES to a Fireman gig.....:)

what do you think-comments?

more later

Paul McCartney Tonight Good Evening New York plus interview

2009-11-26T13:22:00.000-08:00

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Paul McCartney Tonight Good Evening New York Plus interview

link updated

Hey people don't forget to check out Paul McCartney and the band @ Citi Field tonight on ABC.
plus a cool lil Video interview with Nick Watt.. Unable to post interview here .. but check out this link...

ABC Unplugged with Paul McCartney

A fun interview Well done!!!!

Nick: Do you do Thanks Giving?

Paul: No, cos I'm British!!

Nick: you can tell me to shut up ...you might, will you get married again?

Paul: Shut up...

me lmao!!! :)

ABC's special television event begins on Thanksgiving night, Nov. 26, at 9 p.m. ET with "Beyonce: I Am... Yours." "Paul McCartney: Good Evening New York City" airs at 10 p.m. ET.

hb~

wow! This is soo cool to watch Macca & The boy's on regular American televison.. lovin it.. side note during Band on The Run.. I was jumping up and down rawkin out with Paul & the Band , it was soo cool. I was on Rusty's far right in front of the security rail on friday night, they all looked to their left .. I think they might have noticed me..as I was going crazy!!!
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Beat expo 2009 plus BEATLES casting call!

2009-11-25T18:22:00.000-08:00

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Beat expo 2009 plus casting BEATLE'S call This weekend!

Hey people, if you're out and about why not check out the Beatles Expo this weekend in Samford Ct. brought to you by Liverpool Productions & Charles Rosenay. Many artists to perform, guests to be seen FUN to be had!! Beatles, Beatles, galore- see link.. Charles always throws a great bash!

see here Liverpool Productions
All details Guests & performers at Charle's webby above! :)

snippet below:
Don't miss all the great bands, special guests (no charge for autographs or to take photos with the celebrities!),

question & answer sessions, music & memorabilia marketplace, exhibits, karaoke, art gallery, FabFilmFest, rare videos and all the convention events and attractions (plus the special Hollywood casting call in search of actors to play John-Paul-George-Ringo).

It will all "come together" at the Downtown Stamford Holiday Inn, 700 E. Main Street, Stamford, CT starting THIS SATURDAY night 8pm-Midnight & THIS SUNDAY Noon-8pm (with an 11am early-bird VIP optional admission for collectors who want to get in to the guests and dealers before the general admission).
If that wasn't enough, Disney is holding a casting call for an upcoming Beatles flick!
'THE FAB FOUR' Feature Casting Audition Details:

DATE
Saturday 11/28/09 & Sunday 11/29/09

LOCATION
HOLIDAY INN STAMFORD
700 E. MAIN STREET
Stamford, CT 06901
Shippan Point Room

OPEN CALL TIMES
10am - 6pm

AGES
20yrs - 45yrs

NOTE

This opportunity is for an artist to show us that they can embody the characters of JOHN, PAUL, GEORGE or RINGO.
These are lead roles for the featured film

The film will be shot as a MOTION-CAPTURE feature like the current Disney release of A CHRISTMAS CAROL starring Jim Carrey

IMPORTANT: We are looking for the vocal quality they had from 1967-1970

Man, too bad Steve Riks, wasn't in the states he could play all the parts ..heheheheh
Good luck to those of you trying out for these parts!

Happy Thanx Giving People!! Happy Thanksgiving Paul & The Band, Brian, Rusty, Wix & Abe!!! wooohooo eat your veggies. LOL We know you're in London for rehearsals for your upcoming mini Euro~Holiday gig(s)!

Note:
11/26
Don't forget to watch Paul McCartney tonight on ABC which will show part of The Citi Field concert this past summer.. It freakin Rawked!!! Check your local listings!!`
xx
hb~

American Music Awards BS T Swift!

2009-11-22T22:52:00.000-08:00

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America Music Awards BS T Swift!?

C'mon people, what a bunch of crap Taylor Swift won Best artist of the year?!

Beating out Lady Gaga, Slim Shady, Michael Jackson? What a joke!!!!!!! Bullchips!!

Time for a Beatles Mashup & Remix!!

2009-11-14T14:20:00.000-08:00

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Time for a Beatle's Mashie UP!!!

For thos of you who dig Mash ups. Here you go. Hurry give it a listen before the internet POPO delete it!! Some great video to go with these mashes... Give them a listen..

Beatles-Queens of The Stone Age, Mash! Eleanor Queen

Beatles-Monkee's Paper back Believer

Beatles Beatles Beatles Mash!

Great vid Beatles Words of Love Remix

Paul McCartney Q&A from his webby!

2009-11-11T20:24:00.000-08:00

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Paul McCartney Q&A from his own webby!

Ha! wish this was me with Macca, in a Q&A session. Paul, gives McCartney.com a quickie. ( interview that is) I would have asked him different questions, of course. We wanna know type questions...heheheheh So I will post a small snippet you can go to the website and read more.

Question: Congratulations on your Broadway debut, is there anywhere left you haven’t played that you would like to?

Paul: Lots of places!

Question: Would you ever consider playing one of your albums in its entirety? A ‘Band on the Run’ or ‘Memory Almost Full’ night?

Paul: Yeah, I have thought about doing that after reading about other bands like Phish doing the whole of the White Album, which I think they once did. I just wonder if it might be a tad boring, but you never know, it’s certainly a nice idea and the fun would be choosing which album to do. I think the less obvious albums would be more fun.

Question: You end the year on a high with the tour and the O2 show in London - is there any message you would like to give the users of Paul McCartney.com about this year and what they might expect next year?

Paul: My message to cyber viewers is first of all thanks for being there and paying attention. Secondly thanks for those of you who came to our shows. It’s been a very interesting year, I have had a lot of fun on and off stage and I hope to do more of the same in a different way next year.

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hb: Hey, I thought of that 1st question myself.. That would rawk, would have to be an intimate gig tho...so us diehard fans, could sing the entire album with you! That would be something- or maybe not?! :)

hb: ahh Paul, those last gigs rawked! from The David Lynch charity gig- You & Ringo together, surreal. To Citi field gigs freakin crazy awesome- Vegas- where OUR feet almost fell off! & lastly the Dallas Cowboys, whirlwind gig!!~ you paying attention Fireman? I'm Inquiring now? Yeah, Paul, that sound check rawked! Hope to do another. I'm gutted as the British say, that I couldn't get the time off for London, was ready, not enough notice!!

what? your touring next year? Please give us notice.. Gotta turn in my vacation request by the end of January ...I almost have 3 weeks left of this year..damn! Finally, bring Geoff Baker back. I miss seeing him around
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hb

Paul McCartney Good Evening New York City!!

2009-11-04T19:04:00.000-08:00

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Paul McCartney Good Evening New York City

Now you can pre order your Dvd of Macca's historic Gig of his 3 night tour at Citi Field see below. It was amazing. Also video below of "HighWay" courtesy of Paul McCartney-see below. 3 packages to chose from Standard, Digital download, or Deluxe versions.

I had a really fabulous time in the summer when I opened New York's Citi Field Stadium, the new Shea Stadium. Having opened Shea for music with The Beatles and closed it with Billy Joel, it was my pleasure and honour to be asked to open the new one. Over three nights we filmed the show. It has now been put together in the form of "Good Evening New York City" my latest CD/DVD, and I think you might like to check it out.

Paul McCartney

Enjoy Paul McCartney's historic three night opening show at New York's Citi Field, historic site of The Beatles' landmark 1965 concert.

Universally hailed as a concert experience for the ages, this double CD and DVD features 33 songs including Beatles, Wings and solo classics.

A Deluxe version features expanded packaging and a bonus DVD including Paul's traffic-stopping, headline-making performance on the Ed Sullivan Theater marquee for the Late Show with David Letterman as well as the audience documentary film 'Good Evening People'.

Now available directly from paulmccartney.com. Pre-order it and receive an immediate download of the song 'Sing The Changes' and the Good Evening New York City 15 page digital booklet.

The full download will be emailed to all pre-order purchasers before November 17th.

Full album release dates:

US on November 17th
UK on November 23rd
Continental Europe from November 20th onwards

Visit Paul McCartney's website to view a video of Highway and get it for free with an MP3 of Let Me Roll It.

Deluxe versions contain

Full digital download of premium DRM-free 320Kbps MP3, FLAC or Apple Lossless
Live Album total running time: 2:03:09
Concert Film total running time: 2:34:27
Bonus DVD total running time: 47:04
Hardback book style special packaging featuring 40 page booklet and 4-panel fold-out center gatefold spread

Booklet includes extensive liner notes, live performance imagery and behind the scenes photos from McCartney’s own photographic team and full credits. Gatefold spread includes archive photography of Shea Stadium by Linda McCartney.

Live Album / Concert Film Tracklist:

1. Drive My Car
2. Jet
3. Only Mama Knows
4. Flaming Pie
5. Got To Get You Into My Life
6. Let Me Roll It
7. Highway
8. The Long And Winding Road
9. My Love
10. Blackbird
11. Here Today
12. Dance Tonight
13. Calico Skies
14. Mrs Vandebilt
15. Eleanor Rigby
16. Sing The Changes
17. Band On The Run
18. Back In The USSR
19. I’m Down
20. Something
21. I’ve Got A Feeling
22. Paperback Writer
23. A Day In The Life / Give Peace A Chance
24. Let It Be
25. Live And Let Die
26. Hey Jude
27. Day Tripper
28. Lady Madonna
29. I Saw Her Standing There
30. Yesterday
31. Helter Skelter
32. Get Back
33. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band / The End

Bonus DVD Tracklist:

Live on the Late Show with David Letterman

1. Get Back
2. Sing The Changes
3. Coming Up
4. Band On The Run
5. Let Me Roll It
6. Helter Skelter
7. Back In The USSR

Good Evening People (Audience Documentary Film)

I’m Down (Full Performance)

Pre-order it today and receive an immediate download of the song Sing The Changes. Your full download purchase will be sent to you on 17th November 2009.

hb~

Coming up my lil chat with Purple melon the band!

2009-10-30T20:43:00.000-07:00

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Coming Up My lil chat with PurpleMelon the band

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take 3: Note I had, interviewed the band during the summer. However, the interview was wiped out and the band happily agreed to another, thru their very busy hectic schedule- My first interview of a Rock Band-
Thanx Boys! :) don't blame me if it sucks! lmao! Below purplemelon.

Side Note: Oct 31st Happy Birthday TOM!~ posted a Birthday message-vid for you from Paul McCartney of course!!!! hehehehe Just posted promo vid Purple Melon at the Viper Room in November see it below!!!!

harleyblues here with Purplemelon the band via the wonders of the internet .. I'm in Northern Calif. PM, in Southern Ca. The band has graciously offered to do another interview since, the 1st was lost.. I am chattin with, two of the band members. Owen & Tom. I hear, Jason, is in the background nursing himself back to health

Owen he is, hes been poorly for over a week now...but nearly back to full health
hb.Hello Fella's So please tell us what is PURPLE MELON
Owen:& Tom Hello!!
hb: hi guys!
Purple Melon is a four piece , British Band...that try to write and perform what they consider to be real music
harleyblues: lovely!!
Owen: Sorry, not try WE Do! ( Owen laughs )

harleyblues
So give us the bands stats where is everyone from who does what ? ha!!
Owen: ok Tom Hill..lead vocals, guitar, piano Owen Barry..guitar and vocals Eric Joyce...Bass guitar and vocals Jason Ganberg ...Drums and vocals

harleyblues: So people have been asking, where DID the name Purple melon come from?
Owen:There are many rumours circulating around the origin of the name...but the honest answer is....

we new we needed a name...so we just came up with a list of different names, then it was a case of seeing which we could use and register and Purple Melon IT WAS! this may or may not be the actual reason tho:P:P but its the less crude version
harleyblues Ok so the rumor bout Eric isn't true than?
Owen: it seems a lot more people like the name Purple Melon over here in the U.S.Well...he does have unusual coloured genitalia...but its just a myth that its linked to the name

harleyblues lmfao!!!!!!!! ")")
So, how long has the band been together and I understand you recently moved to California from England?...
Owen: the band has been together just over 3yrs, but the current and what we'd call the definitive line-up..have been together 18months
harleyblues cool
Owen we moved to LA late Feb. 09
harleyblues must been something of a culture shock?
Owen and so far loving it

to be honest... the world of Purple Melon is a fun/surreal place where ever we are, its such a unique mix of people involved, there's never a dull moment.
moving to America was just a continuation of what went before, just a different city

harleyblues
How would you describe Purplemelon's music style?
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Owen:
I like to describe our sound as very nostalgic yet fresh classic in a classic rock genre

harleyblues:right on! Your sound is fresh & exciting!!
Owen thank you..(smiling)

harleyblues
Who are your inspirations?- be honest
Owen I think its mature yet still has a young spirit as individuals , we all are very different I terms of our musical backgrounds there are a lot of influences we have in common between the four of us.
harleyblues....like?
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Owen: The Faces, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Free, Stones,Beatles, Wings, ;);),10cc, but there are a lot of unusal influences too.
harleyblues; nice, all British bands :):)
Owen: a lot of jazz, blues , even pop artists we just like good , well crafted music. what ever the genre, if its connects with us...then its OK!
harleyblues:
what do you think of Paul McCartney? :):)
Owen:
One of the greatest song writers and part of the biggest band ever.Genius
harleyblues
that Macca is !
Owen: an inspiration to any musician.
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harleyblues What about The Beatles?
Owen The Beatles are a huge influence on all of us...we constantly find inspiration in what they achieved.Tom is a huge huge huge Fan. they're music is the benchmark to which we all aspire to meet.

harleyblues: Nice.Does the band cover any Beatles, Faces etc at gigs?
Owen to be honest...it take a very brave or stupid band to cover a Beatles song. It needs to be done well or not at all.
harleyblues. kinda like Oasis? hahahaha
Owen: Those songs are so well known, to cover them...u are never going to please everyone. ha yeah :) laughs..we play Maybe I'm Amazed. Great song but no actual Beatles. We do very few covers
harleyblues. Like any of the current bands today?
Owen to be honest...not a lot The Black Crowes, Queens of the Stone Age. We like Jellyfish, when they were around ...There's an English band called Big Linda...up and coming group.

harleyblues Getting back to the Wings cover.. Tom can hit em High notes?
Owen Tom does hit those notes! as you'll hear soon enough im sure.Kings of Leon are ok
but none of those band are playing in the Purple Melon household any where near as our pre 1979 collection
for us, its making the old... new and relevant to today. The kids of today are missing out on the good stuff
harleyblues: Sorry, I believe Purplemelon is far more musically talented than Kings Of Leon, much more.

Owen: ):) :):) :):) :):) ( huge Smiles!) thank you Christina
harleyblues..aww your welcome
Owen
to be honest, we're not huge fans...( of Kings of Leon) .but its a step in the right direction compared to most modern bands. They are good at what they do tho

harleyblues
speaking of old music making it new what are your thoughts on the 60's 70's vibe should it make a come back?
Owen
I guess there was a recent 80s come back...I wouldn't be surprised if there is a total 60s 70s come back so many great bands from that era, it would be great, especially if it helps push our music out to more people so...we are doing our best to make that come back happen!

Note: Purple Melon Live tonight at IndependentVideoshow.com @ 6pm pst
harleyblues
:):) ( I'm laughing) Is the band all caught up in the Rockin Roll lifestyle.. ?
Owen
ha, no not really...
harleyblues..??
Owen we like to party and have fun..but we keep it seperate from the music
harleyblues does that include drug use or?
Owen: non of us got into music because we wanted to be Rock Stars and party , get drunk, take drugs ,have massive egos etc...we all started doing what we do because we love music its all about the music no we no we're not a druggy bunch at all
harleyblues right on!!!:)

Owen: you'll be more likely to find us having a good feed and a few pints of lager we like a good Curry!in fact, we like to eat..lots the music is our love...and all those other trappings are just a distraction...
hb So none of ya's fit the bill of a Keith Richards?

pm:we like to have a lot of fun and a laugh, and because we're in a band ,i guess it would be easy to assume we'd be bad druggy types....but no, none of us are quite in Keith's shoes yet..or intend to be, apart from music fame.

hb speaking of eats what do you like to eat since coming to the states?
pm hmm...we love a good Burger! so many different burger chains to try and choose from:):) some awesome Mexican food too.

hb and Tom LOVES the Curly fries...
pm yes ! he does lol
pm Tom is an Odd ball I guess we all are in different ways it's a very dynamic group, like no other band ive been in before a mix of characters that just works I guess.
hb So I understand you are making a new album who produced it details please :):)

pm: we actually started making the album back in 08. in the UK and it was finally complete around May 09.
we worked long and hard with Paul Stacey in the studio, and made a record we are all
very proud of Paul is a truely awesome musician and producer...we learned so much in the time we spent making the record (Paul was guitarist in the Black Crowes, and produced their last two records)
hb: wow, coolio so you got some support from the Crowes :):)

pm:
we recorded at Rockfield studios in Wales, where Queen recorded Bohemian Rhapsody, and many other classic records were made there. We did it the old fashioned way as well..we recorded to tape

hb damn very old school.. nostalgic how many takes and reels of feed did you guys go thru in the making of the album?

pm ha! I've no idea but i know we spent a long time in the studio and Paul worked us all VERY hard.
hb the name of your upcoming album?
pm The Album is most likely going to be called Henry's Rocket which is a song from the album

hb How has the bands popularity increased since moving to the states which venues have you played?
pm: when we moved here we knew very few people...just a few myspace friends we started out playing smaller clubs, first band on, playing to hardly anyone but we just stated going out , meeting people, we found anyone we convinced to come see us once...always came back, and even better, they brought new people with themso now we have a really good crowd , and healthy following here..its amazing how quickly its grown the word has really spread. So we play The Viper Room, The Key Club, The Mint, Knitting Factory
hb.those are the happenings to be at :P:P

pm
all the good Hollywood venues also still try to get out to new places tho...its so important to keep reaching out to new people keep people talking about the band, and making it grow

hb How does the LA scene differ to London?
pm It seems there are a lot more people out, and up for going to see live music...any day of the week
hb so true in LA

pm in London its more of a weekend thing I think thats why its easier to get a buzz going about a band here

harleyblues: What has been the crowd response to Purplemelon? you guys aren't hard to look at all nice looking lads

pm: its odd, because people that see us for the first time just stare...
hbhehehehehe!
pm then after that,they seem to just have fun we're lucky, we seem to attract a really good bunch of people to our shows

hb your look is very old school
pm we usually get a really good fun vibe, just because everyone there,including us..are just fans of music
hb being British brings its fascination also
pm: I find it has helped. Being English and in a Rock band will get you noticed out here, but I guess if u cant back it up,then u will sink!
harleyblues so the expectation is high :P:P
pm maybe , we dont know. I think it just gets u noticed initialy
hb meaning, they're British, good looking, and can play ha!!
Owen well...if u say so
hb so modest :):)
pm it seems to be going well so far anyway
hb give us an interesting or dark fact of each off the band members

Owen: hmm ....I'm thinking
hb take your time Ha!!
pm Tom can hold his breath for over 20seconds lol Eric is fatter than he looks, Jason has webbed feet, and I don't actually exist.

harleyblues..hahahahahaha
Owen sorry, cant think of anything that not rude
hb rude?
Owen ok...Jason and Owen don't eat fish or seafood, Tom hates zucchini. Eric will eat anything.hes a waste disposal unit

hb what has been your most valuable music experience, since coming to California?
pm tricky..just being able to play so many different venues and learning the value of loyal fans and friends they have really helped us settle in and get things happening here LA is just a base , we plan to try and have Fans all over the US...then the World! but the people that helped us start out here are invaluable to us.

hb what happened to "Don't give up" on You tube your vid?

pm we took it down because it was the demo version the album version is yet to come
hb I love that video
pm :):) (smiles)
pm well we'll try hard to improve on it for you!

hb aww just dedicate a song to me on your next gig and record it with great audio, will do for my blog :):)
pm" :):) we actually really need to get some good quality live clips up.so when we get that sorted i will see to it!
hb what's next for Purplemelon ?

pm We would all love to go back to London at some point and play Wembley Stadium. 90,000 people amazing! there are some pretty amazing stadiums and Arenas here in the US too
harleyblues
do you have any gigs coming up?

Owen: ...next for Purple Melon...we are in talks with Record Labels and releasing the album, also a Possible TV show, and documentary..lots in the pipeline! then next two shows we have are at The Viper Room, on the 7th and 19th of November
hb what ? a TV show, documentary?

pm well we have had a camera crew documenting us for the past couple of years...but we're in talks about a tv show as well, but we'll see...lots of cool stuff going on :):) We tend to keep our myspace up to date on gigs.. www.purplemelon.co.uk

hb a tv show in the states? that would be something .. VH1?

pm cant really say too much about the show at the moment, but if it goes off then it will be a huge help for us in spreading our music to a wider audience will keep u posted!

hb: Making the grade a British band in Cali..Any last words thoughts , rants, raves you'd like everyone to know?

pm: Yes!
we want people to help make real music come back, and help us do so by joining us on the Purple Melon facebook page Owen

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1587013901&ref=name#/purplemelonmusic?ref=mf

Help spread the word. Tell your friends, and your friends friends
and your friends friends friends etc...Support live Music Real Music..thats all ;);) Thank you for the interview and for being patient with us.....

hb: thank you so much Owen, Tom, for giving us in site into PURPLEMELON the band!!!!

pm: You are very welcome. the first (3rd) of many perhaps

Promo Vid of Purple melon's upcoming Gig at the Viper Room 8852 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA‎ ) On November 19 2009

hb: So there you have it people my lovely lil chat/interview with the hip- hot Rawkin lil band Purplemelon. See them live! see them soon! check them out on MySpace * Facebook

Dig this interview? please leave a comment below :)
harleyblues~

All fotos courtesy of Purple Melon :)

Oct 31st Tom's Birthday!! Well they had this lil chat online Purple Melon did, as mentioned above. a few accoustic ditty's thanx lads for mentioning This blog, the interview, and saying hello to me via a tv cam.. kinda cool, I seen ya waving! :) You guys are the best...
Love & hugs harleyblues/christina~
xxxxo~

We wish for Purple Melons Huge continued Success!!!

McCartney Gig Rumor Paris

2009-10-18T11:53:00.000-07:00

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Hey people just read a lil snippet on MaccaBlog. There is a gig rumor, Paul, to play at Bercy this Dec 10th. For those of you who might be free that night. Pencil your calenders. We have to wait and see for some kind of official announcement. I wonder if there's a European tour in the works?

Oct 20th

Just read a lil snippet from Sky News. Macca, to finish off this year with mini tour in Europe? Nothing confirmed, from Paul himself-yet!
rumored gig dates below. :)

concert dates:
December 2 - Hamburg Color Line Arena
December 3 - Berlin O2 World
December 9 - Arnhem Gelredome
December 10 - Paris Bercy
December 16 - Cologne Koln Arena
December 20 - Dublin The O2
December 22 - London The O2 Arena

Paul McCartney confirms Europe tour dates
Oct 22

New European Tour Announced Including Paul's Only UK Date In 2009

Good Evening Europe Tour 2009

Following a massive tour of the US this summer, Paul McCartney today announces his first European Tour since 2004. This December will see Macca play seven special arena shows across Europe, culminating with his first ever public performance at London's O2 Arena, which will be his only UK date of this year.

Other firsts on this tour will include shows at Berlin’s O2 World venue and Dublin’s The O2.

Paul commences his tour in Hamburg – a city he is very familiar with. Incredibly, it's now 49 years since The Beatles historic visit, which created rock folklore and put Hamburg on the map as a musical Mecca for hundreds and thousands of music pilgrims over the years.

This will be Paul’s first time back in Hamburg (as well as Arnhem, Cologne and Dublin) since his 2003 "Back In The World" tour. Meanwhile, the people of Berlin will get their first Paul McCartney concert in 16 years, since 1993's "New World Tour"! December will take Paul back to Paris for the first time since he played an intimate club show at the Olympia in 2007.

Speaking about the tour, Paul said:

"This is my chance to bring our current show home to where it all began. Starting in Hamburg, ending in London and rocking everywhere in between. I'm very much looking forward to ending the year on a high."

Macca.com

Macca's interview on Chris Evans BBC Radio 2 show today.

Friday Oct 23

hey people. You know what really sucks? I'm trying to get the time off to see Paul in London, right?. They won't lemme have the freakin time off as per usual!!! I just found this out, half and hour ago.. Freakin people want our damn vacation bids a year AHEAD of time.. How the fuck, do you know what your going to be doing a fucking year from now? do you? Not me. I also wish, Paul, would give us advance warning, a few months in advance- to try and sort the time off, get monies together so on so fourth.. One freakin huge bummer.. !!!!!!. did it make me cry? hell yes!!!!!

5 hrs later and I'm still annoyed I cannot see Paul and his Hot rawkin band.. If you are able to see Paul & the band, do it. You won't be disappointed!! I believe in miracles, perhaps a hail Mary pass at the final hour.. "Oh yeah" I forgot. I'm in freakin Cali!~!!

hb~
more later

October 26th

Coming Soon my interview with Purplemelon

Beatles Spoof Steve Riks

2009-10-17T09:43:00.000-07:00

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Hey people I have to edit my entire blog, errr. The 2000 labels I have posted with bloggy posts, need sorting out. Damn if that doesn't suck?! In the meantime take a look at this vid by
Steve Rik's & The Dooo's "The Walrus & The Carpenter"

Steve such a brilliant freakin talent!

Happy Birthday to John Lennon & ME!!

2009-10-06T17:40:00.000-07:00

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Happy Birthday to John Lennon & ME!!

Happy Birthday Dearest John Lennon. Geeez, If I could have anything I would want a phone call from Paul or a GYFE lottery win. What are the chances? I still, wish Paul would call me on my birthday. It would be nice to actually talk to Paul, besides yelling to the stage, from the stage ha! My number is 408-772-4798 just in case, you see this posty- Paul., If you get a recording, please do consider calling back, I always have my cell plugged in!!~ LOL I know your voice .. I would faint if that happened. No I wouldn't :):) .

more later

Some lennon & Cheaptrick!

what the heck I still cannot add labels to my blogs posts F man!

Damn a Hot Lil Band MUSE!

2009-10-04T10:23:00.000-07:00

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Damn a Hot Lil Band MUSE!

Hey people, did you see the VMA's a few weeks back? It rawked didn't it? as I was writing a blog post for the the music awards a lil band was introduced. I didn't catch the name. I was like, who the heck is this? Right from the intro I knew this performance was gonna kick. This band rocks and so brilliant, live! I caught VH1 this am and a 5 second snippet of the band. That's the band Oh man, that's the band who played on the on MTV awards ?! I said to myself.

I MUST find a decent vid to post here. This was the bands first US television debut. My first time, hearing the band, at all. Why haven't I heard a thing from this band? I Love them. I gotta see this band live, Of course they are British aren't all the hottest bands from great britian? I bet they will kick ass! check out this lil vid from MTV, Muse's Telly debut. They Rawk!!!!!!

I'm happy to have found the vid thanx MTV!

hb~

May I add- This band would have been brilliant with Macca this past summer Mini tour!~

2009-09-26T10:22:00.000-07:00

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Master of voices Beatles McCartney Lennon Elvis Bowie Jeff lynne

Hey people several months ago, let's say 6 or so I was listening to Beatle vids on Youtube. I ran across a few vids from someone named, Steve Riks. I first heard him do, a Paul McCartney song. Than a John Lennon song. I didn't realize he was one in the same person?! His voice is amazing. He covers so many artists. He covers all the Beatle's individually.

I than watched some parodies of Ringo, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Freddie Mercury, Barry Gibb, Neil Young, all done by Steve. The jeff Lynne spot, I will post during the holidays. It is hillarious. Dig, the British humor. I laughed my ass off. His mannerisms of Macca & others are spot on.

To top it off, Steve. is from Liverpool. Fast forward to September 09 last weekend while watching Steve's vids-I read: "Steve had been banned from Youtube" What a bunch of crap. Say what ~ Banned?! They're not serious are they? Get a grip Youtube!

Millions of people remake songs, cover songs, cover bands etc. WTF? this guy is a genius. A comedian, impressionist, vocalist-you name it. His vocal range is amazing. Youtube needs to allow Steve to come back. This is bogus, stating copy right violations? Better Ban half the videos & people on youtube than, Youtube.
I spent hours last week watching Steve's vids I would be flattered if I was the artist being parodied. I laughed, watched and listened to them over and over. This guy is the real deal :) I love him!

Check out some of his vocal talent in these vids below amazing. See for yourself.

Please stumble or Digg to get the word out about Steve. Tell your friends & their friends and so on & so on. Feel free to leave a comment or two. What's with this Youtube banning business?

Steve Riks Does John Lennon & Elvis

Steve Riks does Paul McCartney -- Doooooooooo!!!lmao

Steve Riks Does Elvis & David Bowie ~ Love them dance moves & The Abbey Road

Steve Riks does Macca- Honey Pie

Freakin brilliant all these vids!

hb

Ha, Kanye West disses Taylor Swift at MTV Awards

2009-09-13T23:22:00.000-07:00

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Ha, Kayne West disses Taylor Swift at MTV Awards!

after a moving tribute from Madonna - Man that was deep, than a spectacular tribute to Michael Jackson- which almost moved me to tears. Taylor Swift beat out Beyonce, Pink and Lady Gaga for Best female Video. As she went on stage Kanye West followed. Grabbing the Mic from her saying. "I'm really happy for you but, Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time" . Taylor, stood there stunned!~

Even tho, I don't care for Kanye.. that WAS pretty balls'y of him. I agree. Taylor swift didn't deserve that Moon Man!~ What was MTV thinking? The song is bubble gum crap and the vid nothing special. Kayne, took a stand and voiced his opinion. I know what he meant! One thing about award shows there is always a surprise or two....

Moday Eve,

Kanye West, Rhianna & Jay Z just appeared on Lay Leno's new show about 5 ago. Before their performance. Jay sat down with Kanye & asked him about last nights VMA's. Jay asked "tough day?" Kanye was humble, admitted he was wrong. He was Rude- says Kanye.
Kanye says he's gonna take a look at himself.. Well for me. I liked Kanye's realness who says 'he is going to apologize to Swift in person'... OK.

hb. She/ Taylor, still, didn't deserve the award - I give Kanye, props, for standing up, admitting he was wrong, he is human. He gained some respect from me.

hb~

Paul McCartney plays Dallas plus Sound Check part 2

2009-09-11T14:31:00.000-07:00

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Paul McCartney Plays Dallas plus Sound Check part 2

Since It's been, most difficult, to edit my blog posty below. I thought, I will start a part 2 too finish off The Dallas experience. I've done this in the past with other gigs I have attended. (see older posts below) Besides, I have more piccies to add. Enjoying Beatles Rock Band or the Remaster's?

piccie above by me~

I have to say "I'm Down" I Got a Feeling" and "Taxman" had to be some of the high lights for me, on this trip!!! They rawked, so hard and it was cool that Paul sang a couple verses my way of "I'm Down" & "Paperbackwriter" or he coulda been lookin over my shoulder at Elsa, singing to her? lmao!!~

That was me, holding the Neon sign courtsey of Rick Fans on the Run

piccie above by me

The gig was really cool besides the dimwitted security. The crowd really started to warm up half way thru the gig as I had said before. Lots of happy intoxicated folks! ha.. I saw that Paul & The band felt this too The energy was amazing! when the concert ended I attempted to find my friends who did NOT have access to my area. I had to walk what seemed like a mile, an hour plus later. None of the staff in their golf carts would help me at all.

Once, I found the gang we went to some crummy lil hamburger joint. I had ice tea and water. We were there for over an hour. Laughin really silly from exhaustion. It was fun talking about seeing Macca & The band. We dropped off some people at their hotel.. Than it was off to the airport for me & Mike.. Mike off to Mexico and me back to Cali. Remember I had been up since 8:30 am the previous morning.

The Dallas airport was a ghost town & 3am and I was dog tired. I said my goodbyes to my friends and off I went into the airport with the glaring lights and uncomfortable chairs. I closed my eyes hoping to fall asleep. 3 hrs later I boarded the plane headed for Denver. I had to transfer- than boarded a plane for San Jose- Dang I still couldn't sleep and rested my eyelids the entire way. Once I arrived in Cali I took a cab home, took a shower than it was off to work! YES WORK! whew I had made it!

I have no regrets at all going to Dallas- Glad to meet up with friends, happy to meet Rusty after all these years & I loved the Soundcheck. It was fairly expensive. It could have been a cheaper if I had my way. The food fantastic. Shelly a doll & the other wonderful fans that I met brill. I wish I could have finally met Paul :) maybe next time!

hb

Paul McCartney at Cowboys Stadium and Sound Check

2009-08-21T23:31:00.000-07:00

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Paul McCartney at Cowboys Stadium and Sound Check

hopefully I will upload pics tomorrow and finish this post xx
Yes, this post is taking longer than I like. I appreciate you patience...hb

Hello people, it's friday- late night and I'm still trying to re collect my thoughts of Macca & The band at The Dallas Cowboy's Stadium-whew! It might take me a day or two, too complete the actual post. It's going to be a long one so please stay tuned!! It was a great experience! (hope the pics came out)

Dallas airport ha!
I arrived at DFW around 10:05 pm Tuesday night waiting on friends to pick me up outside .. My mom called.. So we talked a lil bit about the Beatles. I said Mom you don't understand?! Paul< The music & God are the only ones that have been with me- all my life.. Oh, I don't understand says my mom. I do understand!

Lemme tell you, when you were a toddler, your father was learning how to play acoustic guitar- and all he would ever play was 'Hey Jude' Over & over and over & over..
Well did he play it well?..................Eventually!....... he did...., says my mom..

I hate, 'Hey Jude' she said. He would play it non stop all the time! He than, learned to play other Beatles songs and got rather good at it!~ So, It's been ingrained in you since you began to walk, The Beatles music that is..

I just want to thank Paul for being with me all my life, I tell her.. God & The music have been there for you- not Paul, she said. I do understand, why, you love the music so much and it started with your father & Hey Jude. Geez~ mom.

An hour & 20 mins later, my friends, picked me up ..as I stood outside the airport it was hot & breezy... Yeah! so here is Nellie & Mike to pick me up at the airport. I had worked part of the day my flight was delayed so they put me on an AA flight I arrived an hour earlier.. It was about 2am when we went to bed.. Up at 8:30am 6 1/2 hes sleep!

We gotta see Rusty at Guitar Center!

So we get ready to meet Rusty, than to the airport to pick up Miguel who flew in from Mexico, than back to the Cowboy's Stadium- So off we went, to The guitar Center, to meet Rusty Anderson buy his Cd etc.. We made a quick stop at the store to get a belt.. my shorts were too big!! lol than off we were..

Me on my way to meet Rusty Damn, I hate takin piccies

When we got there, Rusty, was taking a few more pics.. than he picks up a box to leave.

I said Rusty, Dude, you can't leave yet. We just got here! It's me the one with the black hat! I showed him the black Macca hat. He smiled and asked me my name.. I was gonna tell him harleyblues, I told him my name.

I couldn't get over, how tall, Rusty was- with very blue eyes. Finally, after all these years it was cool to meet Rusty. He is a brilliant guitar player. He said he had to leave. I told him it was early it was 1:45 pm he turns to leave and says

Got $10 bucks? Yes, got change for a $20 we pull out dollars .. I tell Rusty see you at the Sound Check. Oh, that pesky sound check Rusty said.. lol he hands me his new Cd unsigned.
I feel silly to ask any of the band for a siggygraph :)

See you at the gig he says with a nice smile & tap of the shoulder. He was out the door.. Nellie, didn't get a chsance to meet Rusty, still fumbling with her camera- all the while asking Nellie if she has gotten a piccie of Rusty? Rusty gets into his car when a blond women name Sherry runs up to his car and hands him a Boquet of flowers. As I looked on I give Rusty, a peace sign, and I'm guessing he threw one back as the windows were tinted... I saw a hand gesture of some type LOL~

Than it was a mad dash to DFW airport!

so I now have my camera being charged cuz It died during the gig.. so its gonna be hours beofore I'm able to download piccies- Ok, I know! :)

We went to pick up Miguel, who had flown into Dallas from Mexico. It was his FIRST EVER MCCARTNEY GIG How cool is that?! We were in a hurry, since I had to be at the Sound Check by 3:45pm.
First stop was Best Buy, as I wasn't sure what camera to buy. I had got piccies at The David Lynch charity gig with my Blackberry. didn't have my Blackberry in Las Vegas t- when Paul was at the Joint. Didn't have a camera , or my blackberry the first night of Citi Field, NY Had it the 2nd night.. took some cool pics. However, as you know, my Blackberry was stolen. I was determined to have a camera for Dallas. so I got me a Nikon 5 "Z point & shoot. My first digital camera. I was worried how pics would come out.

We got to the Cowboys Stadium with a quickness and the Hospitality people & Security wouldn't LET US IN!
They said I needed a blue pass- well it's kinda ironic when we were on our way to the stadium Fed Ex called and said they had my package.. you know the laminent & the Souvenir.. Sorry, I can't pick it up I'm in Texas, on the way to the Cowboys stadium! Thank Goodness they finally let us in the parking lot since I had printed out the instructions for the VIP Sound Check- We waited another half hour than inside we went~ woohooo

The Sound Check & Talkin to Macca-Well Sorta? ha!
But of course most of my piccies didn't come out!!

Ok here is the short version of what happened at the sound check......

Ms. Shelly, as I found out her name to be, ( she works for Paul) leads us into the stadium talkin about the huge video screens and how beautiful the stadium was... She was fun, gracious & down to earth :)
we were let inside.. were were like 10 15 feet or so in front of the sound board... so it takes awhile for Paul to come out....

Shelly said, get up sing dance take piccie's it's OK today!!~

So there is "Scotty" Brian and he gives me a warm welcome and a small kiss on the cheek ..' this ones trouble' he laughed, with his lovely accent.. he is so nice to the fans..

Rusty, Abe, Brian and Wix were on stage.. finally, after what seemed like half an hour here comes Paul.. white shirt electric blue cool jacket light pants

birkenstocks. (sp).. and black glasses comes out we all cheered.. don't ask me what he played at the sound check??

Paul, said he was inquiring again.. about the sign. .at times it was hard to hear what Paul was actually saying?.. you caught bits and pieces..
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I do know he played that piano piece he played at

Liverpool 03 whats the name of it Liz? he was talkin to the sound guys, welcomed us.. and read the list were we were all from..Me from California.

so I began takin snaps.. and singing and dancing around.. some had signs and I held mine p.. he said I can't read the sign.. he held up his hands like they were a pair of binoculars.... tryin to see I didn't think he was talking to me..Cos I thought the sign was big enuff?
(I put on the Macca Hat ) Paul said he couldn't read- our signs again- since we were far away)_..
I didn't know what he was saying.part of the time.. as he and the band were laughing hard on stage.. I was saying "Rock it out Paul!" Of course, I was being very silly. F man, this is Paul McCartney!..Have fun! Paul brings allot of Happiness & Joy to the Heart & Spirit..

Paul said somethin bout, inquiring.. he said, I cant read your sign.. me Paul?. I said..
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I thought Paul was talking
to someone else? cuz I thought he could read it from where he was..It was big enuff-ha!.

As I danced with the sign... he put his hand to his head still trying to read ...Can anyone on the stage read what the sign says-said Paul? Finally they put me on the big screens as I jumped up and down .Eveyone
cheered! That was cool!!.
Paul, read the sign,... twice, someone told me.. of course I didn't have my camera out ..

I was running back and fourth with the sign.... security comes by .. you go girl! he said,....

Hey, you there, how are you, said Paul, Me Paul? Yes you! I'm talking to you, me? Yes, I'm fine Paul. How are you Paul?!!! wooohooooo!!!

You over there- yes you!.. Hello! Hello! I'm talking to you -again says Paul.. I'm talking to you now..I'm "inquiring now" - says Paul.. lmao I screamed to Paul do you want me to take up the sign. .so you can read it? had no idea whether he heard me or not?! There was alot of echo!!!

Paul was smiling as he read the sign.. He laughed actually when he read it I'm not sure

whether he got it or not!?! or, even heard me when I yelled back for that matter.. Are you having a good time he says!! Yes Paul..

hows things? fine Paul.. he said something about the sign again ....So your having a good time than? Yes Paul

!he kept yelling back somethin and I couldn't hear!! Cute, Paul was trying to get my attention!!!~ damn!!!! he kept asking me questions but I didn't hear em all . Too bad in
doublee.
I was clowning around so much back and fourth, with Paul... it was great fun!!!!

talk about a long distance conversation.. ha!

Aug 26th
more in a bit..ps I will finish up this post I promise!...have foto upload problems....
Sat the 29th
Hey ppl .. It's freakin HOT will hopefully finish up this blog posty this weekend~

Sept 1 I got a min. to post a few lines..

Paul, had noticed fans peakin their heads into the stadium from the concourse sec. hanging onto the fence and cheering for Paul as they looked on. Paul got a kick out of it...said something to the fact- I didn't notice you over there?
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When the sound check was over we were lead off to a private area. with cool pendant lights hanging around the bar area, tables scattered here & there to sit down for some eats.
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The dinner was veggie and yes, it was good. One of the waitresse's kept stealing our plates. dangit, we hadn't finished our meals- she took my plate with them lil hand sized desserts on it- sheeesh.

As I sat there, I could see the band the Script playing. It was cool in a way to sit there to eat and drink. looking out the window, onto the floor..before I knew it I had to get out to my seat. Tthe Script was about to finish their set. The Script was quite good!------
Rusty & Wix Sound check Dallas

Brian Sound check

Security not the greatest again

I was in the 5th row near the isle.. pretty close. Talked to some people I knew and asked security if we could move up front once the gig started. He said it would be fine..

I stood their talkin to people. and was aksed to go to my seat, but of course, I told him they security in the pit said it was OK for me to stand there.

Dallas security gave me a bunch of crap I wasn't doing a thing. I don't appreciate being talked to in a rude manner.

Paul and the band were to come out any minute..Out they come doing the same set as in past gigs...

I suddenly made a dash for it into the front row. a bunch of people had ran up. No one was being disorderly I took a couple pics & sang N danced. I get a tap on my shoulder. May I see your ticket please? Sure I gave security my ticket. he says come now lets go back our seats. I told him security .....told us it was ok?

He said something. I couldn't understand. as I took me seat. a security in a black shirt in the pit stopped Dallas security and said.:

"Oh kick her out as she's been trouble all day for security. Throw her out for all I care. Call Dallas Police!" WTF?

What are you talkin about I told him? I wasn;t there all day. I had the VIP ticket! WTF?!! I told dallass security I wasn't doing a thing. He smiled and said- just stay in your seat. OK-wow~.

That bald headed guy kept looking at me the entire gig what a fuckin jerk.. Some of the people sitting directly in front of Paul and the band were rather sedate. Things didn't really start jumpin until bout half way thru the gig.

The Dallas gig!

Right away Paul and Brian had noticed me and how can they not, with my Macca hat.. heheheh I held up my sign and Paul kinda mouthed the words. I'll read it later...smiling.. awww that was nice.

One of highlights of the gig were Yesterday- Paul almost began to cry. It was a first from what I can recall.. It really moved me I kinda got misty too..

Was Paul recalling his life. the memories of Yesterday? Was he missing Linda, John, George?

It doesn't matter how many times you attend a McCartney concert everyone is different, special and personal, than the one before.

I noticed Paul's girlfriend a few rows back in the 10th row dancing in the isle she was having a good time. But of course. Dallas security bothered her at one point too. What's with the over zealous security? Damn already..

The crowd seemed to get really warmed up around the 2nd part of the concert. People were drinkin. I tell you. Lots of intoxicated fans, trying to creep up and get a better look of Macca & The band. It was a sight as security escorted them back to their seats..

More soon it's been a bit difficult to put this post together-hb

Coming Soon Macca in Atlanta!!

2009-08-17T22:01:00.000-07:00

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Coming soon Macca in Atlanta!

It will take a few days as I'm off to Dallas!!~ Yep, that's right hb.. off to the Lone Star State!! To see Macca & his freakin Rawkin band!!!!~ I hear there were line jumpers at the Atlanta gig-causing a near riot!!~ ")

It's 5pm on what, Thursday? Man, after I got off the plane I rushed home than rushed to work!!! I'm hella crazy to pull this stunt What till you hear bout Dallas, Atlanta coming too!

Paul in Atlanta
Paul interacted with Danica & Sam during the Atlanta gig.. after an exhausting 27 hr, trip from Canada.. It rained hard part of the concert,, but here is Their sign that they held up for Pau, asking him if he would be their best friend!!!!! hehehehe

Right On GIRLS!!!!

Danica & her sign from Atlanta gig!!!!

Sam Below & her sign from Atlanta gig!!!!

This has got to be One of the best vids ever! lol

2009-08-15T09:43:00.000-07:00

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This has got to be One of the best vids ever! lol

No, don't ajust your computers! This is-a, actual video. lmao this is the amazing, Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Just a lil something different for you, who most likely never seen or heard before! a Brilliant lil band from Glasgow Scottland-

Next- Sensational Alex Harvey band
enjoy! ha!!

So I'll put this into the One of the best vids catorgory~ NEXT!

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We're Really Rawkin in Boston Says Paul!^

2009-08-10T20:29:00.000-07:00

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We're Really Rawkin in Boston Says Paul!

what a great week for the thousands of fans, who attended Paul McCartney's, two gigs this past week. if that wasn't enuff, Paul surprises, at least, 3 fans, without a doubt, and beyond their wildest dreams..ahahaha- see below... Dang, isn't nice to be acknowledge by Paul McCartney himself!?

Paul McCartney's Twin Double take! lol

What a magical night with Sir Paul!!! I can't believe this concert surpassed the others I've been too!

The utmost highlight was *******Meeting PAUL!!!! It happened as the soundcheck was concluding........(which is a misnomer, since it was actually a mini-concert). Twin and I brought signs to use during the concert since we were very close to the stage..........decided to pull them out near the end of the soundcheck! We each held a sign......mine said: "Please, Please Sign" and sis's said: "Our Twin Tops". We came armed with silver sharpies (just in case ), we wore identical "The Beatles" tank tops, and Paul (who by the way, has very GOOD eyesight) read it from where all of us were standing watching.............we had nothing to lose!

Soundcheck ends, and we're about to start filing out when Paul's security guy is motioning in our direction........I nudged Sis and we walked in his direction, not really believing what was happening! He asked us to follow him towards the stage.........we kept going along the stage front, then went around to the backstage, up the stairs and there was Paul waiting for us! It was so surreal and we had no time to really prepare!!!! Paul was SO gracious and smiling, being his charming self.....he seemed a bit hot from the humid weather.....

He had some "handlers" there and asked us what we wanted signed, and we told him the shirts we were wearing!!! So I fumbled and pulled out the Sharpie and Paul asked his security guy to hold the fabric straight and he proceeded to sign-away, much to my incredible delight!!! He seemd so intent to sign a great and clear autograph. His tour photographer was snapping away while this was all happening.......Sis then got hers signed and we said a quick "Thank You Paul!!! and kissed him on his cheek.................

Such a WOW moment that I'll never forget. Caught up with Podgie at the veggie dinner and enjoyed the festive atmosphere............We barely got to our seats before Paul came out, which really took us by surprise (and a lot of other fans)..........he totally rocked out and sounded better than years past! My favorites were: "Something", "Day in The Life"........"I Saw Her Standing There", and many more!!! Loved "All My Loving" during the soundcheck, one of my alltime personal favourites.............

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piccie right from Walliebaby -Boston

We're Really Rawkin in Boston say's Paul
Where did this saying- come from? Many might have said it before. However when I heard the news, of Paul playing Boston, I knew, one fan, Podgie. would be pleased as all get out, that Macca & the boys would be playin on his own home town... once again.. like myself, Podgie, had a special sign made about Boston which Paul, aknowledged & signed a few years back. Read about the signs history and what Paul said at saturday night gig- check this!

The sign has quite a history, going back to 2002. Paul read it as he did an interview entering the Fleetcenter in Boston, and closed the show saying "Tonight, We were REALLY Rocking in Boston! See ya next time!" as he looked to us. He remembered the sign when I talked to him on the Rockline radio show.

When I met him at the "High In the Clouds" book signing, he said "Hey, you're the sign guy from Boston!...I liked the sign!"
In 2005, he actually came out of his way to sign the second iteration of the sign at the Fleetcenter.
At the CD/DVD signing he drew a picture of me, I am sure because of his rememberance of me and the sign.

Actually in 2002, my daughter held the sign, and she was Sweet Little Sixteen at the time! There was multiple meaning in the sign that year!
I figured he would be looking for the sign in Boston again! I held it up the first of the two Fenway shows, and he nodded at me. The second show he came out with the words, without me holding up the sign. After he said the words, I did put it up though, and got a wave and thumbs up.
I think in the second soundcheck Paul may have gotten a bit miffed as it seemed quite a few held up signs to sign stuff...and rather than dealing with everyone he decided to ignore the signs. I can't blame him, he did seem tired and less energetic in the soundcheck (I am sure saving his energy for the show).

I was guilty too, as I was hoping to get a photo of Paul with the sign. How cool would that have been? I am picturing the band holding the sign and Paul in front of it...would have been great for inclusion in the CD or DVD that comes out for the tour. Oh well, not to be.
The soundchecks were awesome! The shows were awesome! Actually, my whole summer has been awesome! I dread going back to work on Monday!

I'm very Happy for Martha My Dear, her sister, and Podgie Way to Go!!! Now everyone knows where- We're Really Rawkin in Boston came from!! hehehehe~ :)

Piccie's below Fans On The Run -Boston

more later as I had to red post stay tuned!

Diplomat Bill Clinton You RAWK!!!!

2009-08-04T17:23:00.000-07:00

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Diplomat Bill Clinton You RAWK!!!!

When I heard, Bill Clinton, was on his way to N. Korea today. I was hoping he would talk some sense, into, the fearless leader of N Korea, and he did. Only something, Bill Clinton, could do. Learn from the Master :)

Bill's got Skillz! The American Journalist's- are now free!!

Right ON Bill! this made me smile from ear to ear. You Rawk!

Macca & The Band in DC, Fotos

2009-08-03T20:02:00.000-07:00

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Macca & The Band in DC, Foto's

more fotos tomorrow

Piccies of this past weekend of Paul McCartney & his rawkin lil band, killin it, in DC at Fed Ex field in front of a crowd of thousands. Some fans said 'this was the BEST show!' of the mini summer concert series.

Paul also, dedicated "Michelle" to the first lady, Michelle Obama~ :) Enjoy the foto's from friends...

From Walliebaby bekow

what says Paul? lol

From Fans On The Run below

Paul & The Band

Paul clowning around :)

Macca & his legendary Hofner

Paul & Bri

Rusty & Abe

Paul & Rusty

Wix & Abe

Live & Let die!

The End!