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Started by Citizen Erased in Therapy? Live

(June 12th, 2003) - Hello all, looks like our summer is getting longer. We just got confirmed for the Rock Werchter Rolling Stones show in Belgium on September 7th, 2003. There are a few other bands on and of course The Rolling Stones will headline.

Some people have expressed ‘concern’ about us playing this kind of show. To be honest as Therapy? are a rock and roll band and The Rolling Stones pretty much helped invent the genre, it makes perfect sense to us. Therapy? are non-exclusive with their audience and we relish the challenge of playing in front of an audience who might never have heard us before. After all what could be more boring than preaching to the converted. We love the Stones… Fred and Barney, that is…

See you all later, Michael TPY? 2003

What could be more boring than playing to us? Having no-one turn up would probably be a bit of a pisser!

Posted on Sun, 15 June 2003 at 20:21

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#1

hoochalobster (Sarah) Super Moderator wrote:

Um, I’m just gonna assume (hope!) he didn’t mean it like that :rolleyes:

Posted on Sun, 15 June 2003 at 20:36

#2

Pecoranera wrote:

Title: Re: What could be more boring..?

I hope I misunderstood it all, cos for now I feel a little disappointed…no, disappointed’s not the right word, I just don’t know how to say it.
But I think it’s only my fault, I’m actually too touchy and I also think I didn’t have to write this msg cos it’s senseless and no one will read it so please forget it.

The hot is harmful, u can see the evidence above…

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 08:42

Last edited by Teethgrinder on Fri, 28 September 2007 at 15:04 (Corrected use of quotes)

#3

jameson wrote:

Title: he probably didn’t mean it that way, but…

I had the same reaction, to that message…
That one remark does make me wonder, taking his slightly bored behaviour at the Amsterdam gig in consideration…

And if preaching to the converted is boring, maybe one shouldn’t be a preacher?

Personally I’ve never judged anything Therapy? did or didn’t do, yeah, questioned it maybe with an open state of mind. But if critisism gets the best of you, maybe you should knock before frustration kicks in. (and ‘hurts’ the touchy ones)

The thing that keeps me going to Therapy? gigs is the positive and open attitude of the band, and reading Andy’s diary of the Amsterdam gig makes me glad that I was there. But if that where to change, I’d have no business visiting frustrated old rocking farts anymore…

da -touchy- preacher…

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 11:30

#4

up_in_flames (Tom) wrote:

Title: Re: he probably didn’t mean it that way, but…

same reaction from me as from you guys. I hope he didn’t mean it that way. but it leaves a bit of a strange feeling. if he was serious, I’ll go with jameson:

jameson wrote:

I’d have no business visiting frustrated old rocking farts anymore…

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 12:31

#5

davefromoverthere wrote:

Title: Re: Re: he probably didn’t mean it that way, but…

up_in_flames wrote:

same reaction from me as from you guys. I hope he didn’t mean it that way. but it leaves a bit of a strange feeling. if he was serious, I’ll go with jameson:

Well.. I think that was probably him
venting some frustration at people asking
questions about why they’d play that gig.
Don’t think I say any questioning on here,
guess it was people in real life asking
about it..

I think that’s freakin’ hilarious, and
painfully cool that they’re opening for
the Rolling Stones.. not a huge Stones
fan myself, but ya gotta respect ‘em, they’re
like rock’n’roll royalty… so this is
cool cool cool.

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 12:57

#6

donVutz wrote:

i think some here are a bit to sensible. i think he wanted to point out that it’s just a good oportiunity to see how people who don’t know their stuff react to it. if they play a normal gig, they can be sure that 75% of the crowd can sing along to screamager and the other classics, but you can’t expect that from stones fans, who are over 50 years old.

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 13:38

#7

jameson wrote:

I think you mean sensitive…? ;)

And I don’t think that’s the case, he mentions something very specific, it’s hardly a casual remark. If he says that he’s looking forward to playing for a crowd that doesn’t know Therapy? well or at all, that’s fine, geez. You just don’t call you regulars boring, or what…

As I said, it probably just came out a bit rough, but now he knows how we feel about being called boring converted ones…

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 13:54

#8

MIKEHELL wrote:

Title: oops!

Sorry if I offended anyone but my comment “preaching to the converted” was mean’t to be humourous…if anyone ‘got’ the Fred and Barney comment it would be obvious I was joking…

Everyone knows how much TPY? love and respect our fans so it would be a tad churlish for me to start knocking them now. You all have helped us through some bad days and we totally appreciate that.

Personally, i feel playing this Rolling Stones gig will be a good test of the Therapy? band. Playing to people who ‘dislike’ heavy musc will be a big challenge for us.

Sorry again to anyone if i offended them.

btw:as for acting bored at the Amsterdam gig? I think you must have me confused with some other bass player. I had a great time in the MAxx and thought it was a great show. i might have acted ‘bored’ before or after the gig but in no way was i ‘bored’ onstage…

michaelx

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 13:55

#9

davefromoverthere wrote:

Title: Re: oops!

MIKEHELL wrote:

Sorry if I offended anyone but my comment “preaching to the converted” was mean’t to be humourous…if anyone ‘got’ the Fred and Barney comment it would be obvious I was joking…

;) … i got it.. i think this was just
an example of how things can come out
sounding different in emails, and the
like. inflection that’s impossible in
emails is often what communicates what
you’re trying to say.

GET YER ASS TO THE STATES MIKE, but thanks
for the note. Hi from Tampa Bay, Florida..

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 13:58

#10

TotallyRandomNick wrote:

didnt see the amsterdam show, but from what i saw at the london and belfast gigs (michael leaping from stack amps, swinging bass like a crazy loon :) ) the band look like they’re having more fun than they have in a long time…

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 13:58

#11

jameson wrote:

Title: :)

Hi Mike,

It’s defenately good to hear from the man himself, as I was always told not to asume anything (even when diggin’ the joke), at least now we know for sure.

As for the Amsterdam-bored-appearance bit, maybe that was in the midst of being grabbed in the privat parts by another WOM- member ;)

Have fun with the stones and give Wilmaaaaa a kiss from us

;)

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 14:08

#12

allroy wrote:

Yep, enjoy the Stones gig and remember…
In about 30 years it’s you headlining stadium tours and still be playing to the same old faces for years and years :D

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 14:12

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MIKEHELL wrote:

Title: ball grabbing mayhem

Yup,
Only I could register boredom after having my balls grabbed! Young Robby has a very ‘heavy’ touch…

re:states Dave, hopefully soon, I keep badgering the record company so if you know any good promoters over there start badgering them and we shall ‘make it so’

regards,
Michaelx

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 14:22

#14

Ronald wrote:

Sorry, it has nothing to do with the matter, but I think it’s very funny that it says Junior Member under Mikehells name…:D…oh, an guys feel lucky when your balls are grabbed, cause my neck and head are still fucked up because of that prick who landed on me!…I only have one neck and balls you’ve got 2( at least most of us)…

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 14:33

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davefromoverthere wrote:

Title: Re: ball grabbing mayhem

MIKEHELL wrote:

re:states Dave, hopefully soon, I keep badgering the record company so if you know any good promoters over there start badgering them and we shall ‘make it so’

Well, not sure of any promoters. Haven’t
delt w/ radio/promoter types in years and
years and years… but I’d personally
be interested in putting some cash towards
seeing you guys (yes, I don’t mean just
a ticket ;)… but if you guys need to
try to do this on the cheap, I’m sure
I could find some ways to help out with
this.

Also, one thing i’ve mentioned is my
brother knows some folks at the local
Clear Channel station.. and he thinks
he might be able to try to get you guys
on a local morning show called the
“Bubba The Love Sponge” show.. very
sarcastic twisted bastard, sorta in
the Howard Stern show.. this’d be good
because he’s syndicated in like 5 markets
across the states, plus is on XM, the
sat-radio stuff…

but seriously.. I might be able to help
you guys some, or lemme know what I can
do.. I’ll check w/ some folks I know
about promoters..

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 14:37

#16

Citizen Erased wrote:

Title: Reply to Mr McKeegan

MIKEHELL wrote:

Sorry if I offended anyone but my comment “preaching to the converted” was mean’t to be humourous

Hmm, wasn’t really offended as found it hard to believe that you meant it in the way that it read - just thought that coming after Andy’s posting on his comments from London being misinterpreted, it seemed a little… surprising

MIKEHELL wrote:

…if anyone ‘got’ the Fred and Barney comment it would be obvious I was joking…

Um, I did get the Fred and Barney bit, but then thought that Mick, Keith etc.. would perhaps be unamused. Wilma is a fox though, so…

MIKEHELL wrote:

Everyone knows how much TPY? love and respect our fans so it would be a tad churlish for me to start knocking them now. You all have helped us through some bad days and we totally appreciate that.

Yes, and you’re the only band I’ve ever come across that have matched that attitude with your level of musical talent and integrity. That’s why your band means so much to me (and I suspect others here as well), and that’s why the comment seemed so unbelievable. You’re also probably the only band that would bother to reply like this and so swiftly as well - what we think of you is obviously important to you & much respect to that.

MIKEHELL wrote:

Personally, i feel playing this Rolling Stones gig will be a good test of the Therapy? band. Playing to people who ‘dislike’ heavy musc will be a big challenge for us.

Yes it will - and the very best of luck to you, I hope you go down a storm. Music has an ‘i’ in it though.

MIKEHELL wrote:

Sorry again to anyone if i offended them.

I think you’ve set the matter straight, although if you’re in London this week, and wish to discuss the matter further, you can email through the site and I’ll buy you a beer. Admittedly, this is just a shameless attempt to meet up and get my HA cd signed.

MIKEHELL wrote:

btw:as for acting bored at the Amsterdam gig? I think you must have me confused with some other bass player. I had a great time in the MAxx and thought it was a great show. i might have acted ‘bored’ before or after the gig but in no way was i ‘bored’ onstage…

Carter looked bored did towards the end of their career, as did Oasis at Wembley a couple of years ago, which killed the atmosphere somewhat. I can’t comment on Amsterdam on account of not being there, but you all looked more fired up than you have for some time at the London gig (except for Martin, who was hidden from my view by annoyingly tall people for much of the night), and that always makes for a great gig .

MIKEHELL wrote:

michaelx

To be honest, I’m probably still sulking because I didn’t get to go to Belfast.

Keep up the good noise. & hope the ball are okay now.

CE ;)

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 14:40

#17

Michael wrote:

Well, this riddle has been solved in a Therapy?-ish way, hasn’t it? How cool is it that a band member joins on a discussion board to settle things straight? That’s a big part of what makes T? great! I think both T? and we as fans still have loads of fun to come in the next couple of years!

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 15:26

#18

davefromoverthere wrote:

Michael wrote:

That’s a big part of what makes T? great!

the moment i realized “these guys aren’t
just great, they’re AWESOME” was the
one time i went to see them about 8 yrs
ago at coney island high in NYC, new
york.. i’d flown up from florida (Was
my graduation gift) and stayed w/ a friend,
we went down to the area of the show
way early, and was in a cd shop near the
venue.. had heard ‘em soundchecking..
walked out, and there they were outside,
just left the venue.. went up and said hi,
said my name and they knew it from my
long defunct web site, mike’s quotes were
“We’ll have champagne! Dancing girls, for
you!”.. was brilliant. got me on the list,
so i still have my unused ticket.

t? is just great in so many ways.

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 15:40

#19

Citizen Erased wrote:

But did they get you the dancing girls?

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 15:41

#20

davefromoverthere wrote:

Citizen Erased wrote:

But did they get you the dancing girls?

Uhm. I think Mike shimmeyed a bit on
stage for me, that was about it. But
Andy did buy me + my friend (Laurie to
those who know) a round at the bar before
the show.

Trust me.. very good enough ;)

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 16:05

#21

Citizen Erased wrote:

THat’s a pretty cool story.

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 16:14

#22

RobbyVDH wrote:

Title: Re: ball grabbing mayhem

MIKEHELL wrote:

Yup,
Only I could register boredom after having my balls grabbed! Young Robby has a very ‘heavy’ touch…
regards,
Michaelx

Thank you Michael… :D

But hey… a man has to stick up for his girlfriend when she gets hurt no ;) ??

Posted on Mon, 16 June 2003 at 16:56

#23

Punkwak (Tijn) wrote:

what a amazing thread…

and i was at the maxx and i saw an great concert with a super bouncing evil priest.. who also sings along!! And that is fantastic also..!! :p

cheers

Sorry robby that i stick my head in old threads again, hope you can forgive me..!! :D

Posted on Wed, 14 June 2006 at 21:32

#24

Punkwak (Tijn) wrote:

what an amazing thread…

But i was at the maxx and i saw an great concert with an super bouncing evil priest.. who also sings along!! And that is fantastic also..!! :p have some movie material to check it out.. it was one of the best i saw..!! :o

cheers

Sorry robby that i stick my head in old threads again, hope you can forgive me..!! :D

Posted on Wed, 14 June 2006 at 21:34

#25

Charlie wrote:

He’s so sorry he posted twice, folks !

:D

Posted on Fri, 16 June 2006 at 16:09

#26

soul doubt (an) wrote:

I think he just hasn’t dicovered the edit button yet :D

Posted on Fri, 16 June 2006 at 18:22

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