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Post by Bogo on Nov 3, 2006 13:20:30 GMT -5
I was just wondering how many people have actually seen blind melon live ? It just seems like the majority of melonheads myself included didn't get into blind melon until they had already broke up.
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Post by star on Nov 3, 2006 13:30:27 GMT -5
Im the same ive never seen them live.
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Post by *Sonya* on Nov 3, 2006 13:49:51 GMT -5
I was fortunate enough to see them twice. All I can say is...OMG are you guys in for a treat when they tour again!!! Their chemistry they had both times I saw them was just perfect...mindblowing...life changing!
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Post by linwoodlarsons on Nov 3, 2006 13:53:20 GMT -5
The only time my wife and I got to see them was at Woodstock '94. They were incredible!!!
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Post by Ryan on Nov 3, 2006 15:05:20 GMT -5
I don't know if I have shared this story or not. . .
When I was a freshman in college, I saw that Blind Melon would be playing at the Glenn Miller Ballroom in Boulder, CO. I lived in a different town, and I was very poor my freshman year, so I decided I didn't have enough money to go to the show. "Oh, I'll just catch them on their next tour." is what I thought. Well, as we all know, Shannon passed away very soon after that, and I never got to see them.
I can tell you that this experience or near-experience (whatever you would call it) has impacted me greatly in my life. Seriously, I have been kicking myself in the ass for 11 years now. I often feel the strain of finances, or the lack thereof, but I do my best to not use that as an excuse of why I shouldn't do something. So now, I try to go see as many shows as I can. But the lesson that I learned wasn't specific to seeing concerts. It was a lesson that I learned about life in general.
So imagine my surprise when I heard that the band was reforming! I won't let this pass me by. I done learned my lesson! ! !
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Post by nitta on Nov 3, 2006 15:24:03 GMT -5
i as well never had the pleasure
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Post by *Sonya* on Nov 3, 2006 18:15:52 GMT -5
Ryan, the same thing happened to me with a Nirvana show. I thought "oh well, I'll catch them next time they come around" and we all know what happened...I still kick myself in the ass for that.
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Post by linwoodlarsons on Nov 3, 2006 18:20:25 GMT -5
Right-on Ryan. I feel the same way. When they played at St. Andrews hall in Detroit I didn't go, and my brother did. Everytime we talk about Blind Melon he doesn't let me forget it.
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Post by Karen on Nov 3, 2006 19:26:28 GMT -5
I wish I had the opportunity to see them. I will not miss them again.
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Post by ishbell on Nov 3, 2006 19:33:20 GMT -5
I never got to see them either. My hubby and I were just starting out and dirt poor.
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Post by Ryan on Nov 3, 2006 19:53:20 GMT -5
love the new signature rutterbtr! ! !
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Post by chip on Nov 3, 2006 20:59:58 GMT -5
Wow, I guess I'm one of the fortunate ones. Let me see if I can remember each show ....
* Opening for Soundgarden, Sister Double Happiness (Columbus, Oh)
* Opening for Soundgarden, Sister Double Happiness (Cleveland, Oh)
* 120 Minutes Tour w/ PIL, BAD, Live (Dayton, Oh)
* Headlining (Agora, Cleveland, Oh)
* Headlining (West Lafeyette, Indiana)
* Headlining (Newport Music Hall, Columbus, Inclined opened)
* Headlining (Bogarts, Cincy, Inclined Opened)
* Opening for Lenny Kravitz (Nautica, Cleveland)
* Headlining (St.Andrew's Hall, Detroit)
* Opening for Neil Young, Dinosaur Jr (Blossom, Cleveland)
* Woodstock '94
* Headlining (Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland)
I may be missing one or two. I'm pretty sure that I saw every show they ever did in Ohio in addition to the show in Detroit, West Lafeyette, and Woodstock. They were supposed to play in Cleveland, I think, on the Soup tour (I'm pretty sure that date had already been announced) when Shannon died.
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Post by Barbara on Nov 3, 2006 22:44:37 GMT -5
Wow chip, I think you were the most fortunate one.
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Post by 3arman on Nov 3, 2006 22:54:36 GMT -5
Same story as most. Had the chance to see them at a small club and said I'd catch them the next time around. Also had a late invite to Woodstock, but decided smoking crack was more important. I have watched that show over and over and over and can't believe I missed Shannon freak out during Time. I'll never forgive myself for that one.
Peace
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Post by Marika on Nov 4, 2006 8:08:28 GMT -5
I don't know if I have shared this story or not. . . When I was a freshman in college, I saw that Blind Melon would be playing at the Glenn Miller Ballroom in Boulder, CO. I lived in a different town, and I was very poor my freshman year, so I decided I didn't have enough money to go to the show. "Oh, I'll just catch them on their next tour." is what I thought. Well, as we all know, Shannon passed away very soon after that, and I never got to see them. I can tell you that this experience or near-experience (whatever you would call it) has impacted me greatly in my life. Seriously, I have been kicking myself in the ass for 11 years now. I often feel the strain of finances, or the lack thereof, but I do my best to not use that as an excuse of why I shouldn't do something. So now, I try to go see as many shows as I can. But the lesson that I learned wasn't specific to seeing concerts. It was a lesson that I learned about life in general. So imagine my surprise when I heard that the band was reforming! I won't let this pass me by. I done learned my lesson! ! ! Thanks for sharing yr story Ryan, love it!!!! |
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