Snoslinger Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) saw roger hodgson last night (supertramp) who was outstanding. listening to the raw talent, and thinking about the recent death of tom petty, I was wondering who's going to fill these voids? some damn boy band dancing around to digitized music? rappers who do nothing but talk about BS, playing no instruments? Edited October 9, 2017 by Snoslinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Me and a buddy were talking about this after TP died. Eddie Money is coming to town and we were saying that all the REAL artists are dying out. Ones that write, compose, perform and actually do it all have been replaced with marketing gimmicks, a corporate staff of writers and composers and a voice...and rarely a talented one....as long as they can dance and have the face for the "show". Sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Me and a buddy were talking about this after TP died. Eddie Money is coming to town and we were saying that all the REAL artists are dying out. Ones that write, compose, perform and actually do it all have been replaced with marketing gimmicks, a corporate staff of writers and composers and a voice...and rarely a talented one....as long as they can dance and have the face for the "show". Sad. Its all the Beatles fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted October 9, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 9, 2017 We need more like Jack White and Eric Grohl IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 Just now, Zambroski said: Me and a buddy were talking about this after TP died. Eddie Money is coming to town and we were saying that all the REAL artists are dying out. Ones that write, compose, perform and actually do it all have been replaced with marketing gimmicks, a corporate staff of writers and composers and a voice...and rarely a talented one....as long as they can dance and have the face for the "show". Sad. we have some pretty big acts come to the state fair here in Syracuse. one was some rap band (dunno the name), which consisted of several dudes walking around on stage mumbling shit. no instruments and I think they played for something like 20 minutes total. we were leaving as all the "musically challenged" people were headed in to the show. I heard it was close to a record crowd. then you have this guy playing in a casino ballroom. sad, sad, sad.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Snoslinger said: we have some pretty big acts come to the state fair here in Syracuse. one was some rap band (dunno the name), which consisted of several dudes walking around on stage mumbling shit. no instruments and I think they played for something like 20 minutes total. we were leaving as all the "musically challenged" people were headed in to the show. I heard it was close to a record crowd. then you have this guy playing in a casino ballroom. sad, sad, sad.. The only thing good about the state fair....they tore down and turned it into a parking lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 12 minutes ago, Snoslinger said: saw roger hodgson last night (supertramp) who was outstanding. listening to the raw talent, and thinking about the recent death of tom petty, I was wondering who's going to fill these voids? some damn boy band dancing around to digitized music? rappers who do nothing but talk about BS, playing no instruments? Always makes me laugh watching these guys take home these awards for best song on the news the next day. They play the little clip of them going............"yah" ........."Uhhh"...........bleep..........your........bleep. Good stuff, my man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted October 9, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 9, 2017 Just now, BEANPOLE DAVE said: The only thing good about the state fair....they tore down and turned it into a parking lot. I agree, i used to pour beer at the grandstand during concerts,, fuck do I have some good memories.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 played several of my favs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 3 minutes ago, BEANPOLE DAVE said: The only thing good about the state fair....they tore down and turned it into a parking lot. you've been here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted October 9, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 9, 2017 13 minutes ago, Snoslinger said: saw roger hodgson last night (supertramp) who was outstanding. listening to the raw talent, and thinking about the recent death of tom petty, I was wondering who's going to fill these voids? some damn boy band dancing around to digitized music? rappers who do nothing but talk about BS, playing no instruments? The current bands or musicians I would pay to see are few and far between.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Rigid1 said: I agree, i used to pour beer at the grandstand during concerts,, fuck do I have some good memories.. what concerts? you may have served me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Rigid1 said: I agree, i used to pour beer at the grandstand during concerts,, fuck do I have some good memories.. I use to go at least 3 times a yr....for the racing....heard they moved sdw to Oswego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) I think rush was favorite grand stand concert. speaking of musical talent...... Edited October 9, 2017 by Snoslinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Just now, Snoslinger said: you've been here? Lots...i lived just across the ditch in Niagara Falls for 37 yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoslinger Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 Just now, BEANPOLE DAVE said: Lots...i lived just across the ditch in Niagara Falls for 37 yrs. yeah I think they screwed up getting rid of the grand stands. they were still in decent shape and drew some good shows during the fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted October 9, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 9, 2017 Just now, Snoslinger said: what concerts? you may have served me Just about all of them except the little kids shows..Poured beer for 10 years there until my boss lost the contract and American vending took over.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, Rigid1 said: The current bands or musicians I would pay to see are few and far between.. x2. Back in the day we had a huge outdoor venue in Hartford....30,000 people if memory serves....Ive seen Tull, Frampton, Jefferson Airplane, J Geils, Fleetwood Mac, other places Santana, Bad Company, lost track of some of the great bands we used to go see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Rigid1 said: Just about all of them except the little kids shows..Poured beer for 10 years there until my boss lost the contract and American vending took over.. Did you work when the races were on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 The computer has replaced the pure artist. It’s been evident for a decade. Think of when the last real new “band” appeared? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted October 9, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 9, 2017 Just now, BEANPOLE DAVE said: Did you work when the races were on? Yes, a couple times. I wouldnt make that much so only if they really needed me..Id get paid $50 to work and the rest was all tips. So a good concert would be a $300 tip evening, usually pour about 1500-2000 cups myself.. with dirt week, the people would go drink in the parking lot, or it was so cold sometimes the hot chocolate and coffee stands would kill it, we would sell 50 cups of beer.. Remember when it snowed during the race the one year?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 10 minutes ago, Rigid1 said: Yes, a couple times. I wouldnt make that much so only if they really needed me..Id get paid $50 to work and the rest was all tips. So a good concert would be a $300 tip evening, usually pour about 1500-2000 cups myself.. with dirt week, the people would go drink in the parking lot, or it was so cold sometimes the hot chocolate and coffee stands would kill it, we would sell 50 cups of beer.. Remember when it snowed during the race the one year?? Yes i remember it. I also remember it always being cold for the most part too...i actually liked the fair race better...we go see that and then head over to Rolling wheels and see the race there as well...giod times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted October 9, 2017 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted October 9, 2017 Yeah even rap has gone to shit...sad. Foo Fighters, Greta Van Fleet, Queens of The Stone Age, as was already mentioned anything Jack White does...good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 My son listens to Rap, as does most of his friends and they think our music sucks! I hope some day he/they wake up and realize there is more to music than someone who can just rhyme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Zambroski said: Me and a buddy were talking about this after TP died. Eddie Money is coming to town and we were saying that all the REAL artists are dying out. Ones that write, compose, perform and actually do it all have been replaced with marketing gimmicks, a corporate staff of writers and composers and a voice...and rarely a talented one....as long as they can dance and have the face for the "show". Sad. Eddie Money is not a legend like Tom Petty and some of the others who have recently passed. Truth is nobody is going to fill those shoes. Music nowadays is a commercially produced product and the same goes for the "artist". I actually went to go see David Allen Coe 2 weeks ago. I heard he was going to be in town and I didnt even think that dude was still alive. For the record he is not looking good but i got a handful of buds together to go see him. Had to scratch that one off of my list. I have seen so many legends perform live and when I think about what will be next its kind of sad. Remember the rock shows from the 70's and 80's? It was a theater like production. And they actually played instruments. We were at a local club back in the early 90's and Rick Derringer was the headline. The flyer said "Rick Derringer famous for Rock n Roll Hoochie Coo!" We laughed our asses off. We are like how many times is this dude gonna play rock n roll hoochie coo. Rick made us eat those words because he fucking rocked. Dude is major talented. So many others when you see them live you are just in awe of the raw talent they have. That is something you cant teach or produce. And i think we are losing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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