popdude Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Opening for the 'Berries in San Diego will be a cool power pop/mod band called The Shambles (www.theshambles.net or www.myspace.com/theshambles, if you wanna check 'em out).They've been around forever and are very good guys. They're SUPER excited about the opportunity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Never heard of them... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Same here. I heard the Rubinoos were begging to open! I think they'd be a much better choice. Heck, Rubinoos bassist Al Chan has already been to two Raspberries reunion shows (and does a KICK-ASS Eric impersonation when the band performs a cover of "Tonight" on stage!) If this is already a done deal, then how about Rubes and Razz in Hollywood?!?Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregkevinw Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 opening for the raspberries is a pretty thankless task as far as this website goes.lets face it......as nice as the drysdales were (in chicago), after their 2nd song i wanted them off the stage...nothing personal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Krider Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 The Shambles covered "Might As Well" on the CD "Raspberries Preserved."With apologies to The Shambles, I do agree with Bernie that The Rubinoos would be the perfect match for Raspberries as an opening act.Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I am not a Drysdales fan and find their music VERY VERY FAR from the kind of music that would make a Raspberries fan's toe tap. The Rubinoos, IMHO, are right in the pocket.Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Sutton Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 The Rubinoos would be a great choice, How about Kyle Vincent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungryeyes Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 YES! Kyle Vincent P L E A S E!!*faints* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiesjc Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Would LOVE to see Kyle Vincent, too!Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 I have officially put Kyle's name into the hat before, but those who decide decided otherwise. Kyle even volunteered to tune guitars and help pack-up equipment after the gig :-) What I was told back then is any act opening for the band needed to be guaranteed to sell a certain number of tickets themselves. That makes sense. But, outside of the Knack, I'm not sure any of the other openers really had that ability -- and you could argue that the Knack added just a small number of tickets sold to the Cleveland Scene Pavilion show. But, what am I piping in on this for? I don't know anything about the dynamics of hiring an opening band, so I think I'll just go back to reading the other posts!Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Kyle pulls in 25-30 fans to his intimate Living Room Shows. What an underrated great talent for mellow pop fans. Though he still hasn't mastered the "full mix" in his studio recordings, they are interesting to decipher with headphones... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 How about Scott McCarl! He lives out there (I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 You would think Scott would show up at the LA show. Would they let him sit in? Would it be awkward for him hanging out at the meet and greet? Such a great impact on album # 4...and now he gets no glory... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 The original foursome has had so much success and so much critical acclaim that I hope Scott is allowed to join them for "Play On" in L.A. It surely wouldn't take anything away from the core band. After all he did co-write it. Just my two cents.Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymooladi Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Bernie that would be my 2 cents too if it is what Scott wants.June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 I vote for Scott as a West Coast "Overdub", If that's what he wants... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregkevinw Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 another 2 cents in favor of scott! his "play on" cd is great pop record... maybe they should not only let scott sing his own "play on", but let him do his version of "nobody knows"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazumi Posted August 24, 2005 Share Posted August 24, 2005 I love "Play On" and would like to see Scott on stage at the LA show. That would be a very special gift for Raspberries fans.Kazumi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popscene Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 The Shambles are a great band! The leader Bart Mendoza, has been a looming presence on the San Diego mod scene since the early 80s, when he was in Manual Scan. When he worked at Off The Record, we would talk about our mutual fanaticism (sp?) of Squire, The Jetset, The Times...I believe he even played with various members of said bands in the legendary "supergroup" Boys About Town. He's an excellent songwriter, and a huge Berries fan. I guarantee you won't be disappointed with the choice!Brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popdude Posted August 27, 2005 Author Share Posted August 27, 2005 Agreed, Brett, and Bart is one heck of a nice guy, to boot (and he and his band are THRILLED to be opening for the 'Beries!)!And speaking of Squire - WOW! Now THERE'S an underrated band! Not too many people remember them, but they made some great power pop records, filled with jangly guitars and excellent tunes. BIG fans of the power pop genre, too, as they covered songs by Shoes and Big Star. LOVED 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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