AnniekNY Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Hi y'all - I just happened to be walking by BB King's nightclub/restaurant this morning on 42nd St.in NYC and an employee was outside changing advertising signs for upcoming acts.I asked him "excuse me but do you know if the Raspberries will be playing here this summer?"He said "yes, I think so....the booking guy has been talking to them and yeah, it should be happening.I'll have to start listening to their albums again."He asked me if I had seen them and I told him I flew to Cleveland twice to see them and that they were awesome and better than the albums. He asked "Do you think people would fly in to see them? I heard they will be doing multiple nights..."(I almost fell on the floor)I said "Hell - YEAH! We have a whole message board of people that heavily promo the shows and one couple flew in from England three times to see them. I'll be checking your website for dates."And floated on my merry way.....oh, yeah, baby....Raspberries Fever = There is NO CURE.As an aside: i was in the city for my post-operation check up: i had back surgery Feb. 16th - went GREAT. Thanks for all the kind words and messages - you guys are the BEST.In a way, it is the Raspberries fault that I needed surgery - I caught the flu on the plane back from the New year's Eve show and ruptured a disc while "being ill" 2 DAYS after the show!!!! love ya - annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer fan Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 BB Kings is a decent place; saw Brian Wilson there a while back. Heck, any place is good if the Raspberries play it. Enjoy. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Annie, Annie, Annie! WOW! I had heard that BB King's might be too small a venue for Raspberries, and that the lights/sound there might not support what they want to do, but it sounds like obstacles are being overcome in a big way! I am THRILLED to hear this. Forever thanks for sharing the info. I'm so sorry about your back, but glad your surgery went well. Now you'll be able to jump around again at concerts on the summer tour! --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobsterLvr Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 My new office is just 9 blocks away from BBKings! (that's a 1/2 mile for you outta towners). The pre-show party starts in my cube at 4:00!!!! (date tbd) Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 WHEW DAVE! You came to my NYE party, now I'm comin' to YOURS!!!! --D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 I was at BB's last August to see a show. Nice place, decent sound, good sight lines, ridiculous food prices.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Wow! With a grapevine like this who needs web site updates?!Bernie :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Mac Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 That wouldn't be a confirmation would it Bernie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Annie-Glad your feeling better. Hopefully it will get better and better from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnniekNY Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 thanks, laura and Dar - I was deliberately going to BB's to inquire directly with the booking agent for the club.....if Gina and crew can do it in Chicago, we can do it here in NYC...Marvin, we could work on a food deal like Ted did at HOB or eat elsewhere....you're paying tourist prices on 42nd St but we can find some great places near by.....And Dave, happy hour is at your cubicle....Kazumi will host the after party...she is literally a couple of blocks from the club!!!!Bernie.....vee haf vays to make you talk....I need to plan summer vacation around these dates...I already have a crew going to Bodles Opera House in Chester, NY Aug. 1st to see Tequila Sunrise!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Annie, I doubt that I'd make it to NYC - even though I'd love to be able to attend. I'm going to have to pick and choose shows from here on in, and a show in Denver is a heck of a lot cheaper than one in NYC.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Tequila Sunrise will be in Chester, NY????? My husband is from not that far from Chester. We can go too! Please elaborate on details!!!And thanks, again, ANNIE! --D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazumi Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Annie, Annie, Annie, I missed you! I hope you feel better now. And thank you for the wonderful information. I can't wait for Raspberries show in New York. Dave, I live in Times square area,so maybe we can organize pre-show or after show party. Why don't we use my apartment? It's not a gorgeous one,but I think the location is the best for the party. ( 46th street between 6th ave and Broadway ) Anyway, I can't wait!!Kazumi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlene Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Annie, Kazumi, Dave.... THIS is GREAT news !! Sounds like another PARTY is in the making !! I'm as excited as I was back in November and can't wait for more details.!! Marlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill C Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Bernie, stuff is getting leaked out ahead of you. Please, if you know anything spill your guts! Anything in Minneapolis? We have some nice clubs here! The Fine Line would be great! First Ave, The Quest....Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Sidoti Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Annie, check the date on Bodles Opera House. The one you're looking at is from last year's schedule. We will be returning on September 4th. Early Sunday evening show. www.bodles.com for details.Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggsherby Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Sounds like a good date to revolve "Weekend at Bernies" around....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiesjc Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 This is so exciting! I've never been to NY before, so this would be a great reason to go! By the way, Bernie, we DO need web site updates!!! Please give us some official information so we can start planning our summers!Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 I think we're all so pumped up about it all that people are searching for news and maybe finding out stuff before the details are finalized. It's my understanding that Bernie tells us everything as soon as it's a definite, but it wouldn't be prudent to get everyone excited about something and then have to retract it. I'll admit it's difficult even for *me* to be patient, but I'd rather not know anything until I know it's definite. There will be so many dates, that building one's summer around them may, in the long run, be quite impossible! I hope so! --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiesjc Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Yes, MANY DATES, lots to choose from! I hope so, Darlene! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneG Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 I am a very patient person, but I also have to feel useful!Go to http://www.bbkingblues.com. On the left menu, there is a "Suggest Artist" link. Click on that and recommend the Raspberries! Submit your email, and if the recommended artist receives enough votes, you'll be notified by email of the booking!Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally G Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Annie: Way to go! This is such cool news, was so smart of you to ask about an upcoming show. Take care of yourself feel better!Anne: Thanks for the Suggest Artist BB King link. I just voted RASPBERRIES! Let's all do this, and spread the word about this link to vote and get lots and lots of votes for them to play there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Great idea, SallyG! Consider it done! --D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LobsterLvr Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 kazumi....i just got home after enjoying a few Yeunglings in your neighborhood...Rudy's on 44th and 9th. What dive...but what a great place. Let's keep it in mind for the 'after party'. (fingers crossed!) dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Kath, They won't. Hasn't everything worked out so far?! Things are going along according to the Grand Plan... --D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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