Should I be excited about opening for W.A.S.P.?

[SnoMan]

...cause I am.

I've never really listened to much of their music, but it just seems pretty cool that I'll be sharing the stage with Blackie Lawless in two weeks.

Anyone played with them or have any info they can share so I'll know what to expect? I know these guys used to be crazy...but that wasn't yesterday.

[ba-dum-ba-dum]

yes.

i don't listen to them, but yes.

[Benjamin Strange]

Every gig is a gift. You should be excited about opening for any band, be it W.A.S.P. or The Captain and Tennille.

[StanFan]

I'm surprised they aren't opening for you.

[bongomania]

I would be excited. Sure, they're a cornball novelty act, but they must have a sense of humor about it all. I bet they're fun guys, and I bet they know how to put on a show.

[SnoMan]

Originally Posted by Benjamin Strange

Every gig is a gift. You should be excited about opening for any band, be it W.A.S.P. or The Captain and Tennille.

Originally Posted by SnoMan

...cause I am.

I'd love to open for Captain and Tennille. I don't know any of their music, but I'm familiar with the name. I could sell tickets for that, lol.


And no...every gig is not a gift. Some are far from it.

[RED5]

Yeah be excited, but watch for flying meat parts

[Valerus]

Of course be excited. Sounds fun.

They're a (pretty) well known band.

[Benjamin Strange]

Originally Posted by SnoMan

And no...every gig is not a gift. Some are far from it.

Could be worse... even a bad gig is better than a great day in the office.

[SnoMan]

Well, to each his own.

I like my office job, but this depends on what your definition of a bad gig is. If your bad gig involves just performing poorly, then that's one thing. A great day in the office definately trumps the van breaking down out of state, having equipment stolen, a fight breaking out that involves(but wasn't started by) members of the band and getting royally screwed by club owners. Among other things.

I agree with the point you're trying to make though.

[The Golden Boy]

Ask Blackie to do the flaming codpiece trick. That's cool.

[Ryan L.]

I opened for Britny Fox a few months ago. Had an absolute blast. They were really cool guys, and they put on one hell of a show.

Far from an "A" list band to open for, but it was fun, none the less.

[ba-dum-ba-dum]

Originally Posted by The Golden Boy

Ask Blackie to do the flaming codpiece trick. That's cool.

From wikipedia: "In many concerts, Blackie could be seen with a metal contraption over his crotch containing fuel that would spray sparks outwards in somewhat of a suggestive manner. In an interview to VH1, Blackie stated he used the device until, during one concert, the device exploded, causing him great pain and knocking him back a number of feet."

"As part of the W.A.S.P. stage performance, Blackie mounts a demonic-looking metal sculpture (called "Elvis") that doubles as a microphone stand. Reportedly weighing in excess of 1,000 lb (450 kg), it is mounted on springs to allow Blackie to climb atop and swing from it during the show to dramatic effect. This mic stand is often cited by the band as the reason for its cancellation of shows, due to its tremendous weight being too heavy for the stage."


The more I read about these guys, hell ya, you should be excited!!

[SnoMan]

Ack! I hope he doesn't bring Elvis. It's a good stage, but I don't know if it can handle that...

[Lesfunk]

stick around for their set. Trust me...

[SnoMan]

Oh,believe me, I will be there till the end. I left early from some shows in the past and missed some good stuff due to a g/f I had at the time.

I don't leave shows anymore unless I have a damn good reason to.

[Lesfunk]

I'm pals with their current lead guitarist. We're all showing up at the Hartford show unannounced and standing up front to heckle him

[SnoMan]

LOL, nice.

When is their hartford gig?

If it's before mine, I could do a callback to however you guys heckle him...that could be interesting.

[Lesfunk]

Its 2/17/08 ...I think

[Lesfunk]

Just yell "Savage brothers rule!"