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[Midnight Flyer]

However, until we have those answers IMHO there is nothing wrong with freeform idea dumping and dreaming

Greater things have come from smaller beginings!

[SchoolGirlHeart]

wLs. Though my experience is with a much smaller show, the fundamentals I imagine are the same.

The promoter (as of now the people reading this thread collectivly) is responsible for EVERYTHING except for 2 things...We dont play the music, and we dont own the venue. Outside of that we do it all, we make sure JB and the band have a place to stay, have food to eat, have a place to play, have money, etc...

Are you sure you're not, like, 45 years old??

If I hadn't met him several times, there's no way in HELL I'd believe he's not an adult..... And I'm still not positive he's not just a really small adult posing as a kid....

Matt, just remember, when you become rich (you're already famous, here), you'll need a good security director.....

[PHat Matt]

wLs. Though my experience is with a much smaller show, the fundamentals I imagine are the same.

The promoter (as of now the people reading this thread collectivly) is responsible for EVERYTHING except for 2 things...We dont play the music, and we dont own the venue. Outside of that we do it all, we make sure JB and the band have a place to stay, have food to eat, have a place to play, have money, etc...

Are you sure you're not, like, 45 years old??

If I hadn't met him several times, there's no way in HELL I'd believe he's not an adult..... And I'm still not positive he's not just a really small adult posing as a kid....

Matt, just remember, when you become rich (you're already famous, here), you'll need a good security director.....

Jen- If you can make it up to Columbus phor the Peter show this Christmas, I will SO do that. I'm gonna make nametags phor everyone working at the show phrom scouts, and Ill make you one too. And in one of the venues were looking at, you really COULD stand in front of the stage, and there IS a "backstage" you could have access too!! (this venue is similar in size to Nashville...on the bottom, and then half again as big in the balcony..the stage is about 1.5 times as big)

[balcony girls]

wLs. Though my experience is with a much smaller show, the fundamentals I imagine are the same.

The promoter (as of now the people reading this thread collectivly) is responsible for EVERYTHING except for 2 things...We dont play the music, and we dont own the venue. Outside of that we do it all, we make sure JB and the band have a place to stay, have food to eat, have a place to play, have money, etc...

Are you sure you're not, like, 45 years old??

If I hadn't met him several times, there's no way in HELL I'd believe he's not an adult..... And I'm still not positive he's not just a really small adult posing as a kid....

Matt, just remember, when you become rich (you're already famous, here), you'll need a good security director.....

and I'll be glad to drive you around . . till you can get your license . .! !



you seem like a very capable young man . .we're very proud that are also a phine parrothead. . .

[Brown Eyed Girl]

wLs. Though my experience is with a much smaller show, the fundamentals I imagine are the same.

The promoter (as of now the people reading this thread collectivly) is responsible for EVERYTHING except for 2 things...We dont play the music, and we dont own the venue. Outside of that we do it all, we make sure JB and the band have a place to stay, have food to eat, have a place to play, have money, etc...

Are you sure you're not, like, 45 years old??

If I hadn't met him several times, there's no way in HELL I'd believe he's not an adult..... And I'm still not positive he's not just a really small adult posing as a kid....

Matt, just remember, when you become rich (you're already famous, here), you'll need a good security director.....

Jen- If you can make it up to Columbus phor the Peter show this Christmas, I will SO do that. I'm gonna make nametags phor everyone working at the show phrom scouts, and Ill make you one too. And in one of the venues were looking at, you really COULD stand in front of the stage, and there IS a "backstage" you could have access too!! (this venue is similar in size to Nashville...on the bottom, and then half again as big in the balcony..the stage is about 1.5 times as big)

Well then I get to be your director of proofreading and spelling.

[SchoolGirlHeart]

Matt, we probably shouldn't admit it, but a few of us were SURE you'd be a no-show in Chicago two years ago.... we were SURE you were an adult posing as a kid.... BOY, WERE WE WRONG!!!!!!!!!

[PHat Matt]

and I'll be glad to drive you around . . till you can get your license . .! !



you seem like a very capable young man . .we're very proud that are also a phine parrothead. . .

Done! Starting tommorow I need to head up to potential venue #2 phor "promoters inspection." After that, Ill need you at the show when Peter and the band arrive, so you'll have to catch up with Peter at about 1 p.m. the day of the show.

[PHat Matt]

Well then I get to be your director of proofreading and spelling.

We're making a showbill, sounds good. And of corse you will have to hand deliver it to Peter.

[Brown Eyed Girl]

Well then I get to be your director of proofreading and spelling.

We're making a showbill, sounds good. And of corse you will have to hand deliver it to Peter.

ahem...course

[PHat Matt]

Matt, we probably shouldn't admit it, but a few of us were SURE you'd be a no-show in Chicago two years ago.... we were SURE you were an adult posing as a kid.... BOY, WERE WE WRONG!!!!!!!!!

It's possible phor a 15 year old Parrothead, its just improbible (guess what movie I just saw again! ).

[balcony girls]

and I'll be glad to drive you around . . till you can get your license . .! !



you seem like a very capable young man . .we're very proud that are also a phine parrothead. . .

Done! Starting tommorow I need to head up to potential venue #2 phor "promoters inspection." After that, Ill need you at the show when Peter and the band arrive, so you'll have to catch up with Peter at about 1 p.m. the day of the show.

we have a sayin down here . .

don't say it , if you don't mean it . . .

[SchoolGirlHeart]

Matt, we probably shouldn't admit it, but a few of us were SURE you'd be a no-show in Chicago two years ago.... we were SURE you were an adult posing as a kid.... BOY, WERE WE WRONG!!!!!!!!!

It's possible phor a 15 year old Parrothead, its just improbible (guess what movie I just saw again! ).

you're definitely still a kid...... it's improbable

[SchoolGirlHeart]

and I'll be glad to drive you around . . till you can get your license . .! !



you seem like a very capable young man . .we're very proud that are also a phine parrothead. . .

Done! Starting tommorow I need to head up to potential venue #2 phor "promoters inspection." After that, Ill need you at the show when Peter and the band arrive, so you'll have to catch up with Peter at about 1 p.m. the day of the show.

we have a sayin down here . .

don't say it , if you don't mean it . . .

knowing Matt, he means it.

[SchoolGirlHeart]

However, until we have those answers IMHO there is nothing wrong with freeform idea dumping and dreaming

Greater things have come from smaller beginings!

It's amazing the number of things at BN that start with, "Wouldn't it be cool if we....."

(A certain cookbook comes to mind.... )

[PHat Matt]

and I'll be glad to drive you around . . till you can get your license . .! !



you seem like a very capable young man . .we're very proud that are also a phine parrothead. . .

Done! Starting tommorow I need to head up to potential venue #2 phor "promoters inspection." After that, Ill need you at the show when Peter and the band arrive, so you'll have to catch up with Peter at about 1 p.m. the day of the show.

we have a sayin down here . .

don't say it , if you don't mean it . . .

knowing Matt, he means it.

wJs! If you are willing to come all the way up here, I'll see to it your the transportation director!!

[PHat Matt]

However, until we have those answers IMHO there is nothing wrong with freeform idea dumping and dreaming

Greater things have come from smaller beginings!

It's amazing the number of things at BN that start with, "Wouldn't it be cool if we....."

(A certain cookbook comes to mind.... )

(((((((( ETP, AUNTIE ))))))))) THAT WAS SUCH AN AMAZING THING!!! How much was donated agian?

BTW- Thanks phor the spelling error.

[balcony girls]

wJs! If you are willing to come all the way up here, I'll see to it your the transportation director!!

hm-mmmm. . then how bout you just give Peter a hug for me .. . ? ?

[Quiet and Shy]

Just a quick update. I did a bit of research last evening and found out that HK no longer exists -- bought out by Front Line Management in late-Jan. http://www.stblaw.com/printFriendly.cfm ... ocusID=281 (Yes, Midnight Flyer has the update, address, etc.)

My bet is that the key people from HK were part of the deal as relationships are critical to sustaining business like this. Therefore, I've been trying to identify who in HK has worked with Jimmy. I know there was a mention a while back in some post, article, whatever that mentioned 1 or 2 HK people, but I can't remember where I saw it...any help?? It would be great if Midnight F had a name or two to ask for when he calls and/or walks in the door vs. just going in and saying "will JB do a show for us?"

To me the key in the approach is: 1) finding out who books JB's private shows, 2) tossing out the concept, 3) saying we want to work with Front Line directly (it will be interesting if they'll go for that as it may complicate things for them), and then asking them 4) "How can work together to make this happen?" If we give Front Line (and Jimmy) the opportunity to have some input and collaborate, it could be a much more cooperative vs. transactional process which might help with pricing, venue selection, flexibility, etc.

I think the #1 issue will be convincing Front Line that this idea is truly viable -- that it's more than just a dream. Bottom line, "show me the money". E.g., if total cost is $1 Million (Buffett, venue, etc.) where are we going to get the x% upfront (50%?) to demonstrate not just the interest, but the ability to make this happen. Do we go to Corona and ask them to "float us a loan" in exchange for 500 (?) randomly assigned tickets in pairs? Do we get 100 parrotheads to pitch in $5,000 a piece (pretty big personal risk)? I don't have an immediate answer on this (there are several different options), but this will be a huge hurdle that will come up very quickly. (Again, a good collaborative question for Front Line -- "If you were in our shoes, how might you go about this?")

Although this is full of obstacles, it's great to see the enthusiasm, ingenuity, and early commitment for making this happen.

Someday we will...

[Quiet and Shy]

Oh yeah, and Captain P can do/oversee the catering since he now knows all of the CIP recipies and will probably have backstage catering experience from Wrigley by then!

[PHat Matt]

I think the #1 issue will be convincing Front Line that this idea is truly viable -- that it's more than just a dream. Bottom line, "show me the money". E.g., if total cost is $1 Million (Buffett, venue, etc.) where are we going to get the x% upfront (50%?) to demonstrate not just the interest, but the ability to make this happen. Do we go to Corona and ask them to "float us a loan" in exchange for 500 (?) randomly assigned tickets in pairs? Do we get 100 parrotheads to pitch in $5,000 a piece (pretty big personal risk)? I don't have an immediate answer on this (there are several different options), but this will be a huge hurdle that will come up very quickly. (Again, a good collaborative question for Front Line -- "If you were in our shoes, how might you go about this?")

They will probibly be open to the idea. My guess is we will get a contract to "fill in the blanks", with a rider annexed, and then be responsible that everything is taken care of. Monitarily there will probibly be at least 2 deposits between now and date of the show, each one worth a large portion of $$$. We will need a venue before anything with JB is signed.
Monitarily we can ethier look for corprate donations in return for tickets, or pass around a hat and everyone throw their money in. It will be a big hat, but I guess we find out how big on Monday.