marvin Report post Posted March 23, 2009 Eric, how about providing us, the fans who won't be able to attend the HoF show, with the ultimate 'fly on the wall' experience: When time permits, could you give us details as to how the rehearsals are going, what songs the band is working on, and any other aspects of the planning for the show? Most of us are not likely to hear anything about this show until it's done, so allowing us to live vicariously through your eyes, would be something that I think many fans would love. Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim From Wisconsin Report post Posted March 23, 2009 Jim posted some nice rehearsal photos on his facebook page! Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Report post Posted March 23, 2009 Yes vicarious living!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anna R Report post Posted March 23, 2009 Tim, Do you have to belong to Facebook to view them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris hess Report post Posted March 23, 2009 my question too anna!! what's the link?..lol,chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim From Wisconsin Report post Posted March 23, 2009 Anna R said: Do you have to belong to Facebook to view them? Yes - You just need to start a page, then become a "friend" of Jim. When he adds you as a "friend" you can view the pictures. Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marvin Report post Posted March 23, 2009 Tim From Wisconsin said: Jim posted some nice rehearsal photos on his facebook page! The pics made for a nice Monday morning greeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drupelet Report post Posted March 27, 2009 There are rehearsal photos at RaspberriesOnline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drupelet Report post Posted March 28, 2009 Well, maybe there aren't. The main page says they are, but I don't know if those are current rehearsal shots or past ones. Sorry gang, maybe one of you know... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leff'tHome Report post Posted March 28, 2009 I did get the photos early this evening from the site. You can also get them from Facebook via Jim Bonfanti's location. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missy Report post Posted March 28, 2009 Nice pictures Drupelet! Eric looks great. Thanks for posting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperModStar Report post Posted March 30, 2009 Are those road cases in pics 8 and 9? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al K Report post Posted March 30, 2009 My trigger finger is in overdrive...We'll have some pics on the band myspace page Monday...and I'll try to give you some reports from the rehearsals as we get closer to this special event!AL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darlene Report post Posted March 30, 2009 I'm jealous because I don't have a facebook page. I guess I'll have to get one. --Darlene Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marvin Report post Posted March 30, 2009 Any updates as to how the songs are progressing? How's the new "Paul" doing, and is his sax going to be used on any songs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darlene Report post Posted March 31, 2009 Who is the "new" Paul and how did they find him? --D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Carmen Report post Posted March 31, 2009 Things are going well. The "new" Paul is a very, very good sax player, who also plays keyboards and sings. He's got a good stage vibe and he's a really nice guy. He was suggested to us by Paul Sidoti.He's playing some sax on "Overnight Sensation" and it sounds great. He's also doing a sax solo during "I'm A Rocker."I extended an invitation to Will Lee to join us for a couple of Beatle songs if he has a chance. He emailed back saying he thought that sounded like FUN!I don't know if he'll be able to make it, but we're ready for him if he does. Wally quit smoking about six months ago and his voice sounds like it did when he was 21.Dave is playing great and Jim is always rock solid.Billy is terrific, as usual, and I've decided Jen may just be the funniest human being alive. She absolutely had me in stitches yesterday.That's tonight's update. It's bedtime for me. I'm off to the gym tomorrow.G'night. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollies65 Report post Posted March 31, 2009 I've heard Springsteen is going to be in Cleveland this weekend. I''ve heard that from inside sources at the Rock Hall. Hmmmmm. I'm going to be a talent escort [Glorified go-fer] at The Induction Ceremony Saturday.I will be assigned a inductee or presenter. I am fully confident that late Friday night a bunch of those inductee's and presenters will be saying..."Holy shit! That's a hell of a band!". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Report post Posted March 31, 2009 I hope the new Paul and the rest of the band have a wonderful time playing Friday night... I hope we can hear something by you all that night - maybe a snippet from the last rehearsal??? (hint hint).... or a future live performance that we can attend?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marvin Report post Posted March 31, 2009 Eric thanks for the rehearsal update, and good to hear that everything is falling into place. Looking forward to reading more as the day gets closer, and then a post-mortem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marvin Report post Posted March 31, 2009 darlene said: Who is the "new" Paul and how did they find him? Paul Christensen from Michael Stanley's band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim From Wisconsin Report post Posted March 31, 2009 Thanks for the update Eric! Glad to hear everyones doing well, and that Wally has quit smoking. I'm sure that you guys will blow the crowd away on Friday night! Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollies65 Report post Posted March 31, 2009 Imagine being the band for a party where the guests are Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Bobby Womack, Ron Wood, Spooner Oldham, Wanda Jackson, Smokey Robinson,Max Weinberg,bunch of music hotshots and their friends. That band had better rock! Me thinks they got the right band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marvin Report post Posted March 31, 2009 Don't know for sure who will be in attendance for the Friday Raspberries show, but nevertheless those who will be there and who aren't familiar with the band, will be left shaking their heads wondering, "How did we miss out on this band?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LC Report post Posted March 31, 2009 This is such a great development.... I'll always believe, of course, that Raspberries are HOF-worthy for their impact and influence on power-pop. So getting the band up there to shine in front of a Rock HOF-heavy audience... it's huge. Maybe it'll lead to a record deal! A new Raspberries studio recording! Jimmy Ienner co-producing! Maybe that's just a pipe dream, but... I also went around three decades (like most of you) figuring I'd never see a Raspberries reunion on stage.Good luck, 'berries, and enjoy it, fans lucky enough to be there! Any idea about how many songs will be in the set? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
