wheres everyone from the denver rehearsal - Page 4

Macfanforever · #46 07-25-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

My best friend works for a catering company that only does concerts. She's met dozens of famous people this way, and now she'll be meeting Stevie. Turns out that Stevie will be in Denver for a few days prior to the Red Rocks show, and will be spending three of those days rehearsing at a particular historic opera house downtown on 13th Street at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

My friend will be her dressing room caterer - and is offering me the rare opportunity to make Stevie a mix CD which she will leave in the dressing room. I've wanted to make Stevie a CD for two decades - this is going to be difficult! She's going to see if she can get me in the opera house during one of the rehearsal days, but it's not very likely since she could lose her job over it if anyone from Stevie's camp complained that I was there.

Thats great KC.Your friend is lucky to have a job like that.Maybe you could be her helper.If Stevie's people know you are your friends catering assistant you will be fine with them.It would not hurt to have your friend ask her boss.On the cd.I would burn her a DVD with me telling her that I enjoy her music and her song writing.Good luck .and enjoy.

KarmaContestant · #47 07-25-2011, 06:55 PM

Just to clarify -

My friend will not be sneaking around covertly placing a CD in Stevie's room. She will be the assigned attendant - it's her job to do the shopping and to set up the room and make sure everything Stevie wants is in there. If something is needed, she'll be the one taking care of it for all three days of the rehearsal.

She'll have the opportunity to talk to Stevie, and of course she's going to try to hand deliver the CD if at all possible. She works with rock stars and is very sensitive to their privacy and security needs.

If Stevie gets my CD - great - and if not, no big deal - but Olive, I honestly think the concern that Stevie is going to feel stalked and put your friend's passes in jeopardy is a little bit overblown.

I will ask her to text message me the rehearsal set if she can for each day - or even better to get me a printed setlist. Right now I'm crossing my fingers that I might get the call to come down and watch for a bit - but I'm not getting my hopes up.

I would never want her job to be at risk, and I certainly know she would not make the offer for the CD if she were not confident that it would be OK. It was her idea, after all. Maybe I shouldn't have said anything about it here, but I was excited!

olive · #48 07-25-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

Just to clarify -

My friend will not be sneaking around covertly placing a CD in Stevie's room. She will be the assigned attendant - it's her job to do the shopping and to set up the room and make sure everything Stevie wants is in there. If something is needed, she'll be the one taking care of it for all three days of the rehearsal.

She'll have the opportunity to talk to Stevie, and of course she's going to try to hand deliver the CD if at all possible. She works with rock stars and is very sensitive to their privacy and security needs.

If Stevie gets my CD - great - and if not, no big deal - but Olive, I honestly think the concern that Stevie is going to feel stalked and put your friend's passes in jeopardy is a little bit overblown.

I will ask her to text message me the rehearsal set if she can for each day - or even better to get me a printed setlist. Right now I'm crossing my fingers that I might get the call to come down and watch for a bit - but I'm not getting my hopes up.

I would never want her job to be at risk, and I certainly know she would not make the offer for the CD if she were not confident that it would be OK. It was her idea, after all. Maybe I shouldn't have said anything about it here, but I was excited!

I can't be the only one who thinks sending their favorite artist a mix tape
( wanting to do for 2o years ) send a red flag!..

PastelGravel · #49 07-25-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by olive

I can't be the only one who thinks sending their favorite artist a mix tape
( wanting to do for 2o years ) send a red flag!..

I just have to jump in here.

I think this is an awesome opportunity and Stevie will very likely get to listen to it. As described in the post above by KarmaContestant I think this makes pretty good sense.

It's not like it's going to be this weirdo CD sitting looking suspicious in Stevie's dressing room. His friend is the organizer of the artists dressing rooms and it will be on in the background while she's getting ready, no biggie.

If it was me, the thrill of knowing she was listening to something I put together would be a pretty cool thought. And I think that's all he's saying. Right?

crtrofthenight · #50 07-25-2011, 07:42 PM

put some avril, concrete blonde, pink, etc. and you'll be good.

paleshadow · #51 07-25-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

Just to clarify -

She'll have the opportunity to talk to Stevie, and of course she's going to try to hand deliver the CD if at all possible. She works with rock stars and is very sensitive to their privacy and security needs.

I would never want her job to be at risk, and I certainly know she would not make the offer for the CD if she were not confident that it would be OK. It was her idea, after all. Maybe I shouldn't have said anything about it here, but I was excited!

Yeah, it may have been best if you hadn't mentioned it here, especially if your friend is as sensitive to artists privacy and security as you say. Now a whole bunch of people know the precise address of where she's rehearsing and the general time frame. But, too late now. Another idea to possibly help get your CD accepted and maybe listened to would be if you made a donation to her iPod for soldiers thing. You could include a note saying she could perhaps add the songs on your CD to the iPods she makes?

mikebise · #52 07-25-2011, 08:03 PM

Mathew, I'm sending out vibes that Stevie listens to your mix CD, and that it makes her SMILE!!!!

Never change, never stop...

eric51078 · #53 07-25-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by olive

I can't be the only one who thinks sending their favorite artist a mix tape
( wanting to do for 2o years ) send a red flag!..

I disagree. I have a famous musician friend who loves hearing new music. She doesnt mind hearing new tunes, or old tunes, mix cd's or new ideas.

PastelGravel · #54 07-25-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mikebise

Mathew, I'm sending out vibes that Stevie listens to your mix CD, and that it makes her SMILE!!!!

Never change, never stop...

Exactly!! Me too

PenguinHead · #55 07-25-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by olive

how will she know this? ...

and why are you making her a mix tape .. if you don't mind me asking?

It's a good question. The motivation for this is really hard to understand, other than a yearning to personally "connect" with Stevie.

Stevie has plenty of influences from friends and musicians (people she knows) in which she is exposed to music. It's dicey presumption to think she will appreciate the influences of an unsolicited CD compilation from an unknown person. It seems very egotistical.

Just my opinion.

However, whatever rocks (a little) your boat. Good luck!

Dodfather · #56 07-26-2011, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by olive

no artist in their right mind would ever accept a tape/cd of music for fear of being sued for copyright or stealing from someone .

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Originally Posted by olive

how will she know this? ...

and why are you making her a mix tape .. if you don't mind me asking?

Jeez - what's your problem? A genuine opportunity, even if a long shot, presents itself to a real fan and you have to be so snarky?

I think this is an amazing thing to happen and yeah, it may not get anywhere but it's still fun to do and hey - everyone's got to dream! Go for it and don't forget to tell us what you select for the mix!

olive · #57 07-26-2011, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dodfather

Jeez - what's your problem? A genuine opportunity, even if a long shot, presents itself to a real fan and you have to be so snarky?

I think this is an amazing thing to happen and yeah, it may not get anywhere but it's still fun to do and hey - everyone's got to dream! Go for it and don't forget to tell us what you select for the mix!

I find it a tad creepy! and what is the genuine opportunity?

PastelGravel · #58 07-26-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by olive

I find it a tad creepy! and what is the genuine opportunity?

Geez, get over it!

Some would say all of our presence on this message board is "a tad creepy", lol. I think a mod should close this thread.

Good luck karma, go for it!

wheart · #59 07-26-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KarmaContestant

Just to clarify -

My friend will not be sneaking around covertly placing a CD in Stevie's room. She will be the assigned attendant - it's her job to do the shopping and to set up the room and make sure everything Stevie wants is in there. If something is needed, she'll be the one taking care of it for all three days of the rehearsal.

She'll have the opportunity to talk to Stevie, and of course she's going to try to hand deliver the CD if at all possible. She works with rock stars and is very sensitive to their privacy and security needs.

If Stevie gets my CD - great - and if not, no big deal - but Olive, I honestly think the concern that Stevie is going to feel stalked and put your friend's passes in jeopardy is a little bit overblown.

I will ask her to text message me the rehearsal set if she can for each day - or even better to get me a printed setlist. Right now I'm crossing my fingers that I might get the call to come down and watch for a bit - but I'm not getting my hopes up.

I would never want her job to be at risk, and I certainly know she would not make the offer for the CD if she were not confident that it would be OK. It was her idea, after all. Maybe I shouldn't have said anything about it here, but I was excited!

my two cents: whether she listens to it or not, I think Stevie would probably accept it as she would any other gift from a fan.

Good Luck!

RockAlot · #60 07-26-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PastelGravel

Geez, get over it!

Some would say all of our presence on this message board is "a tad creepy", lol. I think a mod should close this thread.

Good luck karma, go for it!

Good point!!! Go for it, I think having had the chance I would want to do the same thing!! You nay sayers are everywhere!!