ISO: Funky Meters and Derek Trucks Band @ Howlin Wolf

[Uptown Ruler]

My friends and I got shut out this morning...did anyone pick up extras? So far this is the only show we're really concerned with getting advanced tickets for...will take any and all extras.

Cash as well as kind/interesting trades are available...send an email to:

tastynuggets (at) gmail (dot) com

[hewboy22]

picke up tix yesterday but i was able to get in and get to the screen where they want your cc info...think they should still be on sale.

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&pl=&eventId=252863

[dank_bass]

shhh ...

Uptown, I'll get you two tix and Im interested in your trade proposal ;)

[hewboy22]

heh heh. ya know, it's the darndest thing....that link doesn't appear to be working anymore...... ;)

{quietly leaves thread}

[dannyboy75]

is this sold out already?

[dannyboy75]

if any of you know something about getting tix for this please share, I can't seem to get into the system...

[innertube]

they may be sold out....the tickets went on sale last night...they should have gone on sale this morning at 9..???

you can try this

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/event/EventListings?orgId=13741

[dannyboy75]

if anyone has any extras I'll but them off of you......let me know!

thanks.

[ohio]

Looks like it sold out.

[fessphan]

is this sold out already?

Could be.
Yesterday DTB and Funky Meters both sold out their presales, then for some reason tix were available through howlin-wolf and ticketweb @ least 12 hours before they were supposed to go onsale. Weird Stuff going on yesterday.

Earlier this week ticketweb showed that tickets were unavailable for Bayou Rendevous and Global noize. Tickets are available for both of those shows now.

I would keep checking Ticketweb for Funky Meters. You never know. Good Luck.

[dannyboy75]

just got off the phone with Ticketweb, apparently I was not the only one calling about this show.
They don't seem to know what is going on either. They think that it hasn't gone on sale yet. Maybe some people got through to a pre-sale last night but the general lot doesn't seem to have gone on sale as of yet.
She told me to keep looking and maybe call back later.

[McGregor]

just got off the phone with Ticketweb, apparently I was not the only one calling about this show.
They don't seem to know what is going on either. They think that it hasn't gone on sale yet. Maybe some people got through to a pre-sale last night but the general lot doesn't seem to have gone on sale as of yet.
She told me to keep looking and maybe call back later.

at least now, you know exactly what the deal is.

[dannyboy75]

well sort of...they didn't seem to know 100% either so...fingers crossed

[McGregor]

well sort of...they didn't seem to know 100% either so...fingers crossed

I was just kidding.

I'd be extrememly upset about missing out on this show because they sold tickets earlier than expected. I hope they get it figured out. Glad I got mine during the presale, some weren't so lucky.

Hope it works out for you Danny!

[dannyboy75]

yeah I got your sarcasm after I read it again...lol

[dannyboy75]

ON SALE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dannyboy75]

sorry...its a fake out. Got to the next screen and then it crapped out again...uggh. sorry peeps.

[sophisticated sissy]

Good luck! I hope you can buy tickets. Just be careful w/ "aftermarket" deals.

The order confirmation I received reads as follows: IF YOU PUT YOUR TICKETS ON EBAY, CRAIGSLIST, OR ANOTHER AUCTION SITE, THEY WILL BE CANCELLED.

[hewboy22]

noticed that too. craigslist is considered an auction site??

[sophisticated sissy]

Apparently by someone! :)

[csoul]

Good luck! I hope you can buy tickets. Just be careful w/ "aftermarket" deals.

The order confirmation I received reads as follows: IF YOU PUT YOUR TICKETS ON EBAY, CRAIGSLIST, OR ANOTHER AUCTION SITE, THEY WILL BE CANCELLED.

Uh, oh. Just checked my confirm. and I didn't get that message. Hope that doesn't mean mine are no good. (NOT THAT I WOULD SELL THEM - HELL NO).
Bought mine off of the DTB web-site.....???????

[sophisticated sissy]

I wouldn't worry, Csoul. I'm sure they're fine. Mine are from the Funky Meters site.

[csoul]

I wouldn't worry, Csoul. I'm sure they're fine. Mine are from the Funky Meters site.

Whew.....o.k...
Don't want any mix ups. I'm still hearing about making Mr. Soul skip Steeley Dan last year to see Josh Stone. BIG MISTAKE.......These tix are just a tiny step towards making amends........;)
This is going to be an amazing show!

[McGregor]

Whew.....o.k...
Don't want any mix ups. I'm still hearing about making Mr. Soul skip Steeley Dan last year to see Josh Stone. BIG MISTAKE.......
No doubt, that may be the worst performance I've seen at JF (god bless her).

at least the Radiators were next with a nice Burnin Down the House opener.

[csoul]

No doubt, that may be the worst performance I've seen at JF (god bless her).

at least the Radiators were next with a nice Burnin Down the House opener.

Huge disapointment for me. I expected alot more. I have chalked it up to a bad day and hope I get the opportunity to catch her on a good day! Mr. Soul ain't havin' none of it, though. He's still bitter ;)
Missed the RADS as I hightailed it over to catch HCJ close it all out.

[McGregor]

Mr. Soul ain't havin' none of it, though. He's still bitter ;)


HA

I'm not bitter but I think I've seen my last live Joss show.:p Her backup singers were the highlight!

[sophisticated sissy]

Well, as much as I love Steely Dan's recorded music, I walked away from their Jazz Fest set somewhat underwhelmed. I've heard SD cover bands do a better job. No complaints, though, as in their heyday they were not primarily known as a touring band, they were more like a top-notch studio outfit. At their peak in 70s, I think they only played about 5 live gigs.

But, I had wanted to see them for years, so I satisfied my curiosity. And, they did play an encore, which is unusual at Jazz Fest. And, that tune was my favorite SD song, from my favorite SD album, and it was my runnin' theme song that particular day .... plus, I had a great time hanging out at Camp Potter w/ Amy, Jeff, Swampwoman, Mymecca, Pokerchick, Gumbo and others, so it was all good! It was a remarkably clear, beautiful day.

Csoul, you're a good woman.:)

[csoul]

Well, as much as I love Steely Dan's recorded music, I walked away from their Jazz Fest set somewhat underwhelmed. I've heard SD cover bands do a better job. No complaints, though, as in their heyday they were not primarily known as a touring band, they were more like a top-notch studio outfit. At their peak in 70s, I think they only played about 5 live gigs.

But, I had wanted to see them for years, so I satisfied my curiosity. And, they did play an encore, which is unusual at Jazz Fest. And, that tune was my favorite SD song, from my favorite SD album, and it was my runnin' theme song that particular day .... plus, I had a great time hanging out at Camp Potter w/ Amy, Jeff, Swampwoman, Mymecca, Pokerchick, Gumbo and others, so it was all good! It was a remarkably clear, beautiful day.

Csoul, you're a good woman.:)

Forwarding above to Mr. Soul!.....That T-head camp alone sounds better than the Joss Stone show! ;)

[denideadhead]

Whew.....o.k...
Don't want any mix ups. I'm still hearing about making Mr. Soul skip Steeley Dan last year to see Josh Stone. BIG MISTAKE.......These tix are just a tiny step towards making amends........;)
This is going to be an amazing show!
Sure your tckts are groovy I got mine from DTB too!
Gee I wish my invisible half would make amends to me like that...
You are a good woman!

[csoul]

Sure your tckts are groovy I got mine from DTB too!
Gee I wish my invisible half would make amends to me like that...
You are a good woman!

Well, don't get me wrong. He's paying.......I'm just ordering the tickets !!!!
I do have my pride!!!

[fessphan]

Hey Denise. Thanks for helping getting the word out to everyone about the presales yesterday. Where are you from in CT? I grew up in Waterbury and went to college in New Paltz NY. I'm sure we were @ some of the same Dead shows in the ninetys!

[denideadhead]

CSOUL
ROTFLMAO and I feel much better about the whole thing! I am def not the bestest most attentive wife and thought darn maybe I am worse than I thought!!!

Fessphan
I live in Stratford now but was grown in Stamford. I work at the Naugy Y. I am most certain we have basked in the light that was the Dead and my missed fat man together at some point!! Though most of my hardcore was in the eighties! LOL
Psyched you got tckts :) I tried to 411 as many people as I could. I think a lot of peeps that are at langerado are gonna be lookin for tickets soon!! The ticketweb sale last night was maybe a glitch and tickets went on sale due to some auto timing thing?!
Hope to meet ya Fest! I am the curly haired blonde typically found swaying in the front most especially if GPjr is playing!

[fessphan]

Naugy Y? I went to church every sunday of my childhood in Union City. Went to Sacred Heart w/ tons of Naugy peeps. Threw lots of Keg parties @ the Naugy drive in during High School as well.
We will meet up during Fest Fo Sho!

[dannyboy75]

OK THIS TIME FOR REAL.......I just got mine :)

TICKETS ARE ON SALE:
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=252863

[fessphan]

They increased the price by 5 bucks. Imagine that. Still worth Every penny though!

[Mule]

Looks like the cost of the show went from $40 to $45. WTF??
Don't get me wrong, dTb and FMs are 2 of my favorite bands and I'd probably pay twice that much to catch this show. But what a mess this on-sale process has been. I guess they saw a big demand and figured they can squeeze out a couple more $ per ticket. Crazy stuff.

[Blitzzzzz]

picke up tix yesterday but i was able to get in and get to the screen where they want your cc info...think they should still be on sale.

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&pl=&eventId=252863

This link was just working for me. I'm not going, but I took the screens all the way to credit card info and it was working fine.:cool:

[fessphan]

Lets all hope that the Red Eye grill doesnt get any crazy price increase ideas. I forsee a great meet up there before the show. Decent food and drink at very reasonable $.

[Uptown Ruler]

Got mine...thanks for the offers to trade.

[KateMW]

I wouldn't worry, Csoul. I'm sure they're fine. Mine are from the Funky Meters site.
As are mine and I got the same message. We bought the limit, because we may or may not have a 4th person with us. I'm thinking we can find somebody to take the extra ticket. Can't wait!

[almarco]

As are mine and I got the same message. We bought the limit, because we may or may not have a 4th person with us. I'm thinking we can find somebody to take the extra ticket. Can't wait!

does the ticket come with jello?..im in

[McGregor]

does the ticket come with jello?..im in

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[curlyq]

Tickets are definitely available now, I just bought some!

[freebo]

Yes I think the sale is indeed back ON! Yay!

Did any of yall notice the Festival in Alexandria, LA that's next weekend?

It's called Que'in on the Red (as in Bar-B-Que) and it features the funky Meters on Friday March 14th, and the Neville Brothers on Saturday the 15th.

In fact, the entire Saturday lineup is just sick:

Geno Delafose
Robert Earl Keen
Derek Trucks Band
The Neville Brothers

Oh my. It don't get much better than that! :D

And now, back to your regularly scheduled musings...

[almarco]

Yes I think the sale is indeed back ON! Yay!

Did any of yall notice the Festival in Alexandria, LA that's next weekend?

It's called Que'in on the Red (as in Bar-B-Que) and it features the funky Meters on Friday March 14th, and the Neville Brothers on Saturday the 15th.

In fact, the entire Saturday lineup is just sick:

Geno Delafose
Robert Earl Keen
Derek Trucks Band
The Neville Brothers

Oh my. It don't get much better than that! :D

And now, back to your regularly scheduled musings...

hey I am only one poweball win from being a fest junkie........

[innertube]

"Oh my. It don't get much better than that"

and it only cost..................$5.00 to get in.................

[JTuning]

DTB is opening for Santana throughout the south all of April and up to 5/2>Santana plays Sunday>what else is Carlos gonna do in NOLA on a Saturday night?>I'm dreaming...

[ohio]

DTB is opening for Santana throughout the south all of April and up to 5/2>Santana plays Sunday>what else is Carlos gonna do in NOLA on a Saturday night?>I'm dreaming...don't be surprized, these things happen in Nola!

[innertube]

Santana will be playing in Memphis Saturday night...........

[Corona]

Bit the bullet and bought 3.....figured I can sell them if the girls don't want to go. Ohio tipped the scale for me with those youtube vids!! :)

[denideadhead]

Corona you are so easily swayed! That sweetie Ian Neville might just be some inticement for the girls...He is definitely part of NOLA the next generation. Made my voodoo krewe happy they went to the FM's O they liked the music too ;)

[bird33]

Looks like they are no longer selling tix. I saw they went back on sale for $45, hesitated because I already bought Rebirth/Trombone tix for HOB at the same time, decided to bite the bullet and gamble I could sell those, and now can't buy the FM/DTB tix.

[McGregor]

Looks like they are no longer selling tix. I saw they went back on sale for $45, hesitated because I already bought Rebirth/Trombone tix for HOB at the same time, decided to bite the bullet and gamble I could sell those, and now can't buy the FM/DTB tix.

It let me pull a couple up, check it again
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&pl=&eventId=252863

[bird33]

you were right, I almost got them, but an error occured while processing my order, and now they are only offering 1 or 2 tix, seems like TicketWeb must just be having some issues so I will try back later.

[bird33]

Now it is saying it is sold out, no tix available through TicketWeb, oh well, the HOB Trombone Shorty/Rebirth show is a nice consolation, I was just thinking it would be better to catch Shorty at the Blue Nile Friday, see FM/DTB Saturday, and catch Rebirth late night after that at Rock N Bowl.

[bird33]

so after a lot of trial and error including calling the 800 number (they told me it was sold out) I somehow was able to buy three tickets online. So I am short 3 tickets for the time being, and have 6 extras for Shorty/Rebirth! It seems like TicketWeb is sort of like the weather up here in Boston, "if you don't like it, just wait a bit, it will change!" I will keep checking.

[KateMW]

so after a lot of trial and error including calling the 800 number (they told me it was sold out) I somehow was able to buy three tickets online. So I am short 3 tickets for the time being, and have 6 extras for Shorty/Rebirth! It seems like TicketWeb is sort of like the weather up here in Boston, "if you don't like it, just wait a bit, it will change!" I will keep checking.
I've got three at will call for the RBBB/Shorty show. But, I've got 4 for DTD/FM! Can't wait!

[AFew2Many]

Howlin Wolf has nothing scheduled for Sunday night and the ticket office would not come right out and tell me but led me to believe they are trying to negotiate a second night of this show. Did anyone else get that impression?

[denideadhead]

There are some extras posted on the FM message board and sure more will appear before the show!

[sfnola]

Howlin Wolf has nothing scheduled for Sunday night and the ticket office would not come right out and tell me but led me to believe they are trying to negotiate a second night of this show. Did anyone else get that impression?

Zig usually has his Krewe of Zigaboo show there late on Sunday night. No word yet if it's on, but its been a last-Sunday-night staple for years.

[McGregor]

That sweetie Ian Neville might just be some inticement for the girls...He is definitely part of NOLA the next generation.

Ian chatted up my wife before the Dragon Smoke show at Tips in Oct and she is now a fan for life. What a nice guy, very down to earth when it would be very easy to have an ego.

[fessphan]

Howlin Wolf has nothing scheduled for Sunday night and the ticket office would not come right out and tell me but led me to believe they are trying to negotiate a second night of this show. Did anyone else get that impression?

It could happen, but I think its highly unlikely because Ian (and likely others from the FM) is playing the Sun night Dumpstaphunk blowout @ Tips.

[bird33]

So if anyone wants to sell three tickets and charge me any associated fees, let me know. It really appears to be sold out now, there were a few tix floating around the Meters site, but have been spoken for. I could also do some sort of cash and trade with Rebirth/Shorty tix part of the trade or Fairgrounds passes.

[Rossvegas]

Well, I'm just putting this out there, but if anyone has an extra ticket, I am definitely interested. The thing is, other than IAC I've been putting off buying a lot of advance tix (or even looking at the night grids) to minimize the FOMS! I guess missing out on tix for an event like this is the price you pay, eh?

Again, if anyone has one ticket they think they might be able to part with, drop me an email at contactross at rogers dot com!

[KateMW]

Well, I'm just putting this out there, but if anyone has an extra ticket, I am definitely interested. The thing is, other than IAC I've been putting off buying a lot of advance tix (or even looking at the night grids) to minimize the FOMS! I guess missing out on tix for an event like this is the price you pay, eh?

Again, if anyone has one ticket they think they might be able to part with, drop me an email at contactross at rogers dot com!
I might have one...we bought four, but we might only have 3 in our crowd. I'll check and let you know.

[mightyradgumbo]

I might have one...we bought four, but we might only have 3 in our crowd. I'll check and let you know.

And if Ross doesn't want it, definitely let me know (or if any other THs have an extra) shoot me an email at gratefulparrotheadAThotmailDOTcom

[Uptown Ruler]

There is a good chance that I might have some extras when it is all said and done. My crew got a bunch and as soon as I know if everyone is accounted for, I'll let y'all know.

[bird33]

thanks, you can count on me to take three off your hands if you have enough for everyone.

[Lovethemeters]

There is a good chance that I might have some extras when it is all said and done. My crew got a bunch and as soon as I know if everyone is accounted for, I'll let y'all know.

I am desperate for 5 tickets but will take whatever comes my way.

Please let me know if you have any extra.

Many thanks,
Amy

[Yangety!]

Zig usually has his Krewe of Zigaboo show there late on Sunday night. No word yet if it's on, but its been a last-Sunday-night staple for years.

Krewe of Zigaboo show is now scheduled for Sun 5/4 at HWolf w/tix on sale at TWeb.

[MormonMatthew]

Hey Now..... The Zigaboo Funk Review on the Second Sacred Sunday is one funky night for the ages!!! It usually starts late, (for years after the traditional funky Meters show at Tips) around 3 am, and goes till dawn. In the past, guests have included Art, George and Leo, Ivan, Cyril and Ian Neville, Camille Bouduin (Radiators), Jon Cleary, Henry Butler and many others. It is usually quite crowded when it starts- but as the night rolls on, people start falling by the wayside, and when its all over there is usually only a handful still on thier feet. It has been a highlite of mine for years, but as I get older, it gets harder to keep up the energy levels. That being said, I highly recommend it, if you are still up and at it after Dumpstaphunk. Matthew

[freebo]

Hey Matthew!

Bro, I feel like our musical tastes are so kindred. But I sure don't know if I can hang till dawn after Festing it up on Second Sunday.

That will be a day-of game-decision, as the Dumpstaphunk show winds down at Tip's... :D

So are you staying at the threadheadquarters, the HIFQ?

[MormonMatthew]

Hey Now Freebo, good to hear from you! We certainly seem to like the same music, you know what they say about great minds thinking alike..... I will be at Zigs blow out, but I might be the "mormon" holding up the wall towards the end, as dawn approaches. Its funny, I actually enjoy the show more at the end, when the majority have filtered out, there is SO much more room to move, which really adds to my enjoyment. Lets plan on meeting up before the Meters show, so we can raise a glass to Art and George, and to the musical joy that they have spread for all these many years!!! See you soon, Matthew

[denideadhead]

Hey Now Freebo, good to hear from you! We certainly seem to like the same music, you know what they say about great minds thinking alike..... I will be at Zigs blow out, but I might be the "mormon" holding up the wall towards the end, as dawn approaches. Its funny, I actually enjoy the show more at the end, when the majority have filtered out, there is SO much more room to move, which really adds to my enjoyment. Lets plan on meeting up before the Meters show, so we can raise a glass to Art and George, and to the musical joy that they have spread for all these many years!!! See you soon, Matthew
Matthew LOL great minds indeed!! and the rest of that quote is fools seldom differ ;) Last year it seemed we were everywhere together and it was big fun!! So here is to more of the SAME!!! Krewe of Zigaboo is always a great way to end the weekend!!

[MormonMatthew]

Hey Now Denise, looking forward to your company for sure!!! What nights will you be getting your Radiation Therapy? I have tickets for Fri. night at Tips, (2nd weekend) but I dont think that will be enough. How about SNAFU at Southport? I LOVE shows at Southport, tons of room to move, great prices on beverages, friendly waitresses...... So I am leaning that way, but havent grabbed tickets yet. I also want to see the Subdudes, last year they were the highlite of my entire Fest, both day and night. I hope they get something lined up for second saturday. So many roads......... Love, Matthew

[denideadhead]

Matthew
JEEPERS BAD ENUF I COMMITTED TO THE FM's and already having FOMS over Cyril at the Rockin Bowl ...now you want me to pick a Rads SHOW???
I am actually unsure this year?? I usually try to make the acoustic set but was thinkin about the 101 Runners at Tips except now with Monk at the Patry ?? SO yeah uhuh of course well maybe yes Accoustic for ME and I usually do at least a drive by of SNAFU!!

O Freebo thanks for your voice of reason on the FM's bored...I know! I know! don't feed the trolls but I get so frustrated sometimes I just felt like stirring the pot... I am sure I will hear about it later!!

[funkkjunkie]

You know it's Jazzfest season when
just 3 of your choices on a given saturday night are
funkyMeters and Derek Trucks
Mardi Gras iNdians, brass, Anders and bowling
Shamarr at the Rusty Nail aka Mermaid Lounge

Who was with me the night we could not find the Mermaid? Neen, was that you when we went to see All That there? And when we did find it, we couldn't get to it. It was... over there. We finally got close and the street was one way so we backed down to it. Carefully.

[funkkjunkie]

OMG, only THreadhead Nation will get it, if anyone will. I just had a major heebie jeebie foms attack looking at those 3. How will I ever decide?

[sleepymonk]

I'll probably be needing one, maybe two, extras for Trucks/Meters for friends who were sleeping at the wheel ... am willing to pay face + extra charges ... if you can help me out, please post here or drop me a line at ipodder64 at gmail dot com -- many thanks!

[denideadhead]

OMG, only THreadhead Nation will get it, if anyone will. I just had a major heebie jeebie foms attack looking at those 3. How will I ever decide?
WITH YOU ON THAT!!!! Changed my mind today 3 or 4 times after emails from peeps ( mostly who are not coming to fest easy for them to pick!! ) and now realize it will be a where the wind and karma blows me night for sure!! cause there is no real way to choose in advance and my FM ticket will be easy to dump if that is not the way of the wind!!! Still DAMN FOMS!! OUT DAMN FOMS!!

[mightyradgumbo]

WITH YOU ON THAT!!!! Changed my mind today 3 or 4 times after emails from peeps ( mostly who are not coming to fest easy for them to pick!! ) and now realize it will be a where the wind and karma blows me night for sure!! cause there is no real way to choose in advance and my FM ticket will be easy to dump if that is not the way of the wind!!! Still DAMN FOMS!! OUT DAMN FOMS!!

I find closing my eyes and picking the show or placing each show on a dart board and tossing darts works best/worst/

[denideadhead]

I find closing my eyes and picking the show or placing each show on a dart board and tossing darts works best/worst/
Are U going to be at the HIFQ 2nd weekend ? Can I please throw a second dart???

[mightyradgumbo]

Are U going to be at the HIFQ 2nd weekend ? Can I please throw a second dart???

I am there the whole enchilada baby...I will have room service bring up an extra set of darts for your musical selections

[denideadhead]

I am there the whole enchilada baby...I will have room service bring up an extra set of darts for your musical selections

I can bring my own !!! and a tape measure and chalk to be sure we are true...Ya know being the Irish girl I am !!

Truth this looks like the best fest yet no matter where we wander or roam :) JEEPERS!!!

[MormonMatthew]

Hey Now Everyone, its too bad all lifes' tough decisions cant be as win-win-win-win-win as who to see and what to do during Jazzfest!!! Is there any time, any place on earth where we are faced with so many wonderful choices? An embarassment of riches, and this year (to me) seems even more abundant with musical rapture than in recent Fests past..... Whatever you choose, I am certain that it will the right thing to do, because no matter where you go, that's right where you are, so get a couple cold, colds and dance the night away! Have a great day, Matthew.

[denideadhead]

YYR INDEED
HUGE HUG!! HOPED TO BE DELIVERED IN PERSON!!
VERY SOON!! and I NEED ONE BACK!!

[bird33]

The tickets you purchased for The funky Meters and The Derek Trucks Band plus Big Sams Funky Nation & Special Guests / Two Full Sets! One Ticket All Night / No tickets available. Check out the Bayou Rendezvous at The Howlin' Wolf on 05/03/08 9:00 PM CDT are refundable due to a change in the Attractions

Confirmation #:
M2R98XYLX

Unless you specifically elect to receive a refund in advance, your tickets will be honored.


The original attractions: The funky Meters and The Derek Trucks Band plus Special Guests / Two Full Sets! One Ticket All Night / No tickets available. Check out the Bayou Rendezvous

The attractions are changed as follows: The funky Meters and The Derek Trucks Band plus Big Sams Funky Nation & Special Guests / Two Full Sets! One Ticket All Night / No tickets available. Check out the Bayou Rendezvous

To obtain a refund, you must:

1) Notify TicketWeb within 48 hours before the new event date, either by e-mail to info@ticketweb.com, or by telephone at 1-866-777-8932.
2) Mail your tickets to:

TicketWeb Refunds
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If you did not receive tickets via mail, you must send your sale confirmation number (listed above) to refunds@ticketweb.com.

Your tickets or confirmation number must be received at least 24 hours prior to the event in order for a refund to be issued.

Thank you for choosing TicketWeb.

[innertube]

"The tickets you purchased for The funky Meters and The Derek Trucks Band plus Big Sams Funky Nation & Special Guests / Two Full Sets! One Ticket All Night / No tickets available. Check out the Bayou Rendezvous at The Howlin' Wolf on 05/03/08 9:00 PM CDT are refundable due to a change in the Attractions"

at first i thought my tickets were cancelled.....what does the Bayou Rendezvous have to do with this show?? i thought that was a different show??

so from what i have read the show will go like this:

Big Sam
DTB
Funky Meters

should make for a great night...

oh and if i can get off work friday....i can go see the Funky Meters in Alexandria, LA

[bird33]

At first I thought it was bad news. Maybe they are hoping people will ask for refunds who are confused so they can raise the prices again, they have already done it once when they realized how popular this show was. Or maybe it is just an automated system where whenever there is a lineup change good or bad, it spits out the email to anyone who bought tix.

[freebo]

innertube:

GET FRIDAY OFF WORK, BRO!

The work will be waiting when you get back.

Oh, ahem.

Sorry, just thought I'd give you my free advice on that situation.... :D

[hewboy22]

Big Sam! Niiice!! :D

[bbcfm]

Nice Adddition!

[innertube]

"Sorry, just thought I'd give you my free advice on that situation.... "

thanks!!!!....some how i should be able to make it!!!

[sfnola]

At first I thought it was bad news. Maybe they are hoping people will ask for refunds who are confused so they can raise the prices again, they have already done it once when they realized how popular this show was. Or maybe it is just an automated system where whenever there is a lineup change good or bad, it spits out the email to anyone who bought tix.

Chances are it's just another in a series of glitches ticketweb seems to be having these days. Probably just meant to inform ticket holders that Big Sam was added, which is of course fantastic news.

[BigBill]

That was one poorly written email. I called TicketMud just to confirm my tickets were good. Turns out the email was to announce Big Sams Funky Nation. Look for another email if they add yet another act name to the bill.

[Mexi]

Yeah, I had to read it about 5 times before I understood what the issue was...from what I gather, Big Sam's addition was the only difference. Could this show get any better??

[hirsh]

Ugh! Totally missed that tickets went on sale and now, of course, they're sold out.
I'm a BIG GPJr fan and a NOLA local.
Will pay and trade and do almost anything to get my hands on a couple of tickets for May 3 at the Wolf.

PLEASE contact hirshk@pobox.com if you have any to sell.
THANK YOU.

-HIRSH

[sleepymonk]

Still desperately looking for two extras for Trucks/Meters. If anyone can help out, PLEASE holler!! I have many recordings (including videos) that I can throw in as well. Please let me know!!

ipodder64 AT gmail DOT com

Peace!

[MormonMatthew]

Hey Now sleepymonk..... I grabbed two tickets, and have offered one to my friend, Dave, and he has conditionally spoken for it, depending on what his wife wants to do on that sat. night. That being said, IF he cant make it, I will have 1 extra, and it will be open to any one who needs it.
You mentioned recordings, and I have been looking for a couple of shows for a long time. Maybe you can take a look, and if you have copies, we could set up some sort of arrangement. I would love a copy of the funky Meters show from New Years Eve, Tipitinas 12/31/00 with the Subdudes--- A great way to ring in the millenium; and funky Meters from Halloween 10/31/03 at Howlin' Wolf, which was also a great night for funky fun, and I would love to hear them both again..... I have travelled far and wide to hear Art and George spread the Gospel, and those two shows were as good as it gets, it would mean a lot to be able to listen once more. If my friend dosent want the ticket, I will put your name on it, and what ever happens, I will keep my fingers crossed that you find your way to the wolf for the Big Dance!!! Best luck, Matthew.

[NeenAtlanta]

You know it's Jazzfest season when
just 3 of your choices on a given saturday night are
funkyMeters and Derek Trucks
Mardi Gras iNdians, brass, Anders and bowling
Shamarr at the Rusty Nail aka Mermaid Lounge

Who was with me the night we could not find the Mermaid? Neen, was that you when we went to see All That there? And when we did find it, we couldn't get to it. It was... over there. We finally got close and the street was one way so we backed down to it. Carefully.

Yes, you were with me and the Atlanta Krewe (Julie, Chris, Dee, Gary). That was one great night. All That was smoking. SOmeone else played too - maybe Egg Yolk?

I loved the Mermaid.

[chrisjoseph]

haven't checked this thread in a while...has anyone actually received their tickets?

[hirsh]

In some of the recent posts, I see that some people are considering other compelling musical options for May 3. There's also the Gov't Mule show that recently became available at the CAC.

Just a reminder:
I'm a buyer for any extra tickets you may have for the May 3 show at the Wolf.
Please contact me at: hirshk AT pobox DOT com
if you have any tickets you can part with.

THANKS.

-Hirsh

[McGregor]

not me, been looking for them daily.

[hewboy22]

not yet. think the email said something like will ship 2-3 weeks before date of show.

[mariena]

Yes, I got mine a couple of weeks ago, ordered from the howlin wolf site.
Mariena

[csoul]

haven't checked this thread in a while...has anyone actually received their tickets?

I remember reading somewhere in the fine print that they would not be sent out immediately, but should be received a couple weeks before the show....or maybe I dreamed that.......

[csoul]

Ah, I didn't dream it. Here's what my electronic receipt says:

By choosing UPS or US Mail, it does NOT mean that your tickets will be shipped out immediately after you process your order. Tickets will be shipped 10 business days (approximately 2 weeks) before the event date. If you have not received your tickets one week prior to the event date, please email tix@musictoday.com immediately. Non-delivery claims must be made no later than 48 hours prior to a weekday event and no later than Thursday evening prior for a weekend event. Day of show and weekend requests for assistance cannot be honored and no refunds will be made. Note: UPS does not deliver to PO Boxes.

[nealbook]

Received mine last week. I know another friend of mine received his too.

[mariena]

I had mine sent by regular mail, not special delivery.

[csoul]

I didn't order through Howlin' Wolf. I ordered through "music today"......whoever the hell that is.......I think that may be the difference.

[ohio]

haven't checked this thread in a while...has anyone actually received their tickets?
Oh boy, do I have a story to tell!
The envelope came in the mail about ten days after I ordered my pair. BUT, there was only one ticket inside, and it was for Murder By Death at some club in Chicago....

So I called TicketWeb immediately and was told not to worry, they would void the original tickets and send out a replacement pair. Said I should receive them in ten days or less.

Ten days went by- still no tix. So i called again. This rep said the first rep was way wrong, that they need to receive the incorrect tix before they will send replacements....

So I sent them Priority Mail yesterday. I'll let y'all know what happens.

[McGregor]

Oh boy, do I have a story to tell!
I'll let y'all know what happens.

yea let us know how Murder By Death was! LOL

[csoul]

Oh boy, do I have a story to tell!
The envelope came in the mail about ten days after I ordered my pair. BUT, there was only one ticket inside, and it was for Murder By Death at some club in Chicago....

So I called TicketWeb immediately and was told not to worry, they would void the original tickets and send out a replacement pair. Said I should receive them in ten days or less.

Ten days went by- still no tix. So i called again. This rep said the first rep was way wrong, that they need to receive the incorrect tix before they will send replacements....

So I sent them Priority Mail yesterday. I'll let y'all know what happens.

YIKES!!!! What a pain in the azz........Good Luck!

[innertube]

i ordered two pairs...

1 pair from Derek Trucks website
1 pair from the Howlin Wolf website...

i received 1 pair about 2 weeks ago..still waiting on the other pair...only problem is...i can't tell were these came from.......so i hope the other pair comes in soon....so i don't have to do to much brain damage to figure it all out.........

[fessphan]

I ordered mine through the Derek Trucks presale. Ive got nothing yet.

[Goose]

I ordered mine through the Derek Trucks presale. Ive got nothing yet.

me too!

[Haber]

Ordered mine through the Funky Meters pre-sale...no tickets yet!

[nealbook]

My friend and I who have received tickets both got them through regular mail.

[Mule]

I've ordered Derek Trucks tix through musictoday many times. Musictoday presale tickets generally arrive one-two weeks before show date.
I'm impatiently waiting on may pair as well.

[funkkjunkie]

I ordered from the Wolf site and received my ticket just a few days later.
:D

[ohio]

YIKES!!!! What a pain in the azz........Good Luck!
tanx! I'm tracking the delivery, so I'll be callin' them soon after they receive.

[mdfest]

put me in the ISO category as well.....

[Yangety!]

I got my tix thru Ticketweb (Howlin Wolf) and got mine within 10 days. It looks like the folks doing the pre-sales for the two bands are LAGGIN' on getting those tix out.

I also hear from a little birdy that they may have some tix for sale at the door at the Wolf the night of the FM/DTB show, but my guess is you'd have to get there mighty early that day and wait in line for quite a while.

[hirsh]

MormonMatt:
Please contact me at hirshk AT pobox DOT com if you have a ticket for sale.
I can email my list of live shows to whet your appetite.
Thanks.
-Hirsh


Hey Now sleepymonk..... I grabbed two tickets, and have offered one to my friend, Dave, and he has conditionally spoken for it, depending on what his wife wants to do on that sat. night. That being said, IF he cant make it, I will have 1 extra, and it will be open to any one who needs it.
You mentioned recordings, and I have been looking for a couple of shows for a long time. Maybe you can take a look, and if you have copies, we could set up some sort of arrangement. I would love a copy of the funky Meters show from New Years Eve, Tipitinas 12/31/00 with the Subdudes--- A great way to ring in the millenium; and funky Meters from Halloween 10/31/03 at Howlin' Wolf, which was also a great night for funky fun, and I would love to hear them both again..... I have travelled far and wide to hear Art and George spread the Gospel, and those two shows were as good as it gets, it would mean a lot to be able to listen once more. If my friend dosent want the ticket, I will put your name on it, and what ever happens, I will keep my fingers crossed that you find your way to the wolf for the Big Dance!!! Best luck, Matthew.

[ohio]

put me in the ISO category as well.....
you seem like more of a USO guy to me... :D

[hirsh]

sorry to be slow on the pick up, but, HUH?
USO?

[duende]

Well, someone else has their tix in hand - d'oh!

Man... I had almost come to grips with my lackadaisical ticket-buying and not gettin' Funky Meters tix and had started to weigh the other fine musical offerings on Saturday night.... I had to see these on ebay!

http://tinyurl.com/392dme

isn't there an unspoken karma rule about this sort of thing? :)

[stlbarb]

Well, someone else has their tix in hand - d'oh!

Man... I had almost come to grips with my lackadaisical ticket-buying and not gettin' Funky Meters tix and had started to weigh the other fine musical offerings on Saturday night.... I had to see these on ebay!

http://tinyurl.com/392dme

isn't there an unspoken karma rule about this sort of thing? :)

i consider that price to be scalping.

[saturn]

i consider that price to be scalping.

Well the seller's name does say "bandit". :rolleyes:

[hirsh]

Yes, there is karma about that sort of thing.
Bad karma.

For what it's worth, Howlin Wolf claims they are tracking the tickets via bar codes and will not permit entrance to tickets they've seen sold on ebay, craigslist, etc. that are above face.

Likely just B.S., but who wants to take that chance?

[stlbarb]

Yes, there is karma about that sort of thing.
Bad karma.

For what it's worth, Howlin Wolf claims they are tracking the tickets via bar codes and will not permit entrance to tickets they've seen sold on ebay, craigslist, etc. that are above face.

Likely just B.S., but who wants to take that chance?

if no one buys at these outrageous prices, then they will be forced to sell in the reasonable range.

[sophisticated sissy]

Yes, there is karma about that sort of thing.
Bad karma.

For what it's worth, Howlin Wolf claims they are tracking the tickets via bar codes and will not permit entrance to tickets they've seen sold on ebay, craigslist, etc. that are above face.



Maybe this is how there will be tix at the door night of the show?

[mightyradgumbo]

Yes, there is karma about that sort of thing.
Bad karma.

For what it's worth, Howlin Wolf claims they are tracking the tickets via bar codes and will not permit entrance to tickets they've seen sold on ebay, craigslist, etc. that are above face.

Likely just B.S., but who wants to take that chance?

In all likelyhood it is bs hirsh....I have worked several venues in the Boston area and we often have times saying stuff like that in an attempt to minimize scalping for future shows but there really is no way that they can track it to be honest with you
I have always subscribed to the thought that it is bad karma to sell over face (except to maybe split the ticketbasted/web fees etc)

[McGregor]

Why do I have a funny feeling this may be the most oversold show ever?

[sleepymonk]

Hey MormonMatthew, I don't have either of those two shows, unfortunately, and can't find any trace of them on the Internets. I do have several other Meters recordings, if you're interested, as well as plenty of Panic (including DVDs, one of them at UNO in '01). If you could, please drop me a line at ipodder64 AT gmail DOT com and let me know either way about your friend's ticket when it becomes more clear. Many thanks -- cheers!

[sleepymonk]

Has anyone who did the presale through the Funky Meters' website gotten their tickets yet??

[bbcfm]

Still waiting here. So is my other buddy.

[McGregor]

Still waiting here. So is my other buddy.

ditto (I bought from DTrucks site)

[Mule]

I wouldn't expect to get Derek Trucks fan club seats until at least 14 days prior to the show. If you are already off to the fest and still haven't received your tickets, call the phone number that they gave you when you ordered. They are usually good about working with you. They might reprint the tix and leave them at will-call if necessary.

[ohio]

In all likelyhood it is bs hirsh....I have worked several venues in the Boston area and we often have times saying stuff like that in an attempt to minimize scalping for future shows but there really is no way that they can track it to be honest with you
I have always subscribed to the thought that it is bad karma to sell over face (except to maybe split the ticketbasted/web fees etc)
I saw tix to this show on StubHub- $140 and up....


As for the fiasco I'm going through getting my tix from TicketWeb- I have again been promised that the tix are in the mail.....

[innertube]

"ditto (I bought from DTrucks site)"


me too....................

[freebo]

I bought a pair from the funky Meters web site via Ducat King, and when I check my account with them it says "Not sent yet."

But, I have bought tix through them before, and ever thang worked out just fine... :D

Oh yesss.... How many more daze? Whoops! That's another thread. :)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Please don't laugh, but if ya have an extra ticket email me at fredtexasjffanatic at yahoo dot com
OK,...... now laugh.

[Funkin' Good Times]

Yeah I'm looking too... if there are any extras floating around i'd love to a couple, please email me!

j_movrich@yahoo.com

Cheers!

[Festnfreida]

Well the seller's name does say "bandit". :rolleyes:

Maybe her real name is Robin Hood. :) Makes ya wonder how many people try to pay off their cars, etc with Jazzfest. I've always wondered that, actually.

[denideadhead]

I contacted the DTB aka Musictoday people and they suggested since tickets would most likely not be mailed before two weeks before the show if I was concerned I could change my maling address. Since I leave three days after that date they are now being mailed to a friend in NOLA!!

[sophisticated sissy]

And if Ross doesn't want it, definitely let me know (or if any other THs have an extra) shoot me an email at gratefulparrotheadAThotmailDOTcom


Gumbo,
There was the coolist looking envelope from Ducat King in my mailbox today. Yes, the tix have arrived! Just thought I'd share the news!

[MormonMatthew]

Hey Now--- Great weekend here in Salt Lake..... Dumpstaphunk in town on Friday night, and on Saturday morning, my Funky Meters tickets arrived in the mail!!! Everything is lining up soooooo well, and I look forward to seeing you all in person soon. Matthew

[MormonMatthew]

By The Way, Sissy, I love the Van line in your signature!!! Words of wisdom from the Celtic Troubadour......

[mightyradgumbo]

Gumbo,
There was the coolist looking envelope from Ducat King in my mailbox today. Yes, the tix have arrived! Just thought I'd share the news!

Wahoo, Sissy...very many thanks for the news.../happy dance/

[duende]

after reading the patry waitlist migration tales in the night shows thread, I thought - what the hey! The wish list for the DTB/funkymeters show can't be as long as the Patry list was :) If, after all prior applicants have been satisfied, you come across an extra ticket(s), I'd gratefully swap for currency.

[sharon_loves_fats]

after reading the patry waitlist migration tales in the night shows thread, I thought - what the hey! The wish list for the DTB/funkymeters show can't be as long as the Patry list was :) If, after all prior applicants have been satisfied, you come across an extra ticket(s), I'd gratefully swap for currency.

I'll get in line behind ya duende. I don't know what I was thinkin' not jumpin' on this right away. Only need 1 if anyone's got extra...

zydecogal424 <at> yahoo <dot> com

[duende]

I'll get in line behind ya duende. I don't know what I was thinkin' not jumpin' on this right away. Only need 1 if anyone's got extra...

I just got a little giddy reading about success on other fronts - if it worked there, it can work here! LOL I don't need a miracle, but good luck seems to be favoring us all - oh, yeah - the perfunctories:
strawjackfromsac at hotmail dot com

[Haber]

The tickets are a commin'. Got my Funky Meters/DTB tickets today, 4-14-08 Ordered from FM pre-sale!

[sharon_loves_fats]

I just got a little giddy reading about success on other fronts - if it worked there, it can work here! LOL

I have faith!

[hewboy22]

tix came yesterday! :)

[chrisjoseph]

I have one ticket for the show. I will probably decide that morning as to whether I actually go....so if someone wants to buy a last minute ticket (if I don't go), let me know.

[innertube]

i ordered from DTB...no tickets yet..???

maybe this week....i hope..

[PaulC]

I have one ticket for the show. I will probably decide that morning as to whether I actually go....so if someone wants to buy a last minute ticket (if I don't go), let me know.

know!!!!!!..........................

;)

[McGregor]

I fully plan on going to this show but I have a knee with ligament damage in it and I'm holding off on the surgery until after the Fest so I'm not sure where I stand (no pun intended) on going until the day of the show, I have to see how I feel.

Point being is that if you show up outside beforehand, there's a better than good chance you'll get a ticket imo.

[chrisjoseph]

know!!!!!!..........................

;)

can you email me with a cell phone number?

[PaulC]

can you email me with a cell phone number?

jus' sent ya' my # in an email to your work address...

hope that was an o.k. thing to do...

so sorry if it isn't/wasn't.....

[Carolina Beadhead]

jus' sent ya' my # in an email to your work address...

hope that was an o.k. thing to do...

so sorry if it isn't/wasn't.....

He's the boss. I expect it's fine. :D

[chrisjoseph]

sorry, have been out of town. Yes, it's fine to have sent me the email. Paul, you are number 1 on the list.

[csoul]

Hey, all. We ordered our DT tix for the Howlin' Wolf show through DT web-site. Received e-mail this morning that they are on the way. WOO HOO!!!

[McGregor]

Hey, all. We ordered our DT tix for the Howlin' Wolf show through DT web-site. Received e-mail this morning that they are on the way. WOO HOO!!!

Same here, finally.

[denideadhead]

ME THREE ...whew...
changed my mailing address and having them sent to NOLA just in case :)

[Goose]

Me too! Very relieved...

Cindy

[linza22]

I'll get in line behind ya duende. I don't know what I was thinkin' not jumpin' on this right away. Only need 1 if anyone's got extra...

zydecogal424 <at> yahoo <dot> com

i'm pretty sure i'll be selling mine ($102.00 for both-exactly what i paid)..cause my sis is coming in that weekend...thought we might dinner, bourbon street (she's got to have a hurricane and a 8 X 10 glossy made at Pat O's) and then onto frenchman street. i've got a couple of folks that have inquired earlier, but a list would be nice if they don't want them.

[duende]

that's a great idea - I know there was an informal chronological peckin' order here somewhere within this topic. Anyone know how to append a list within a thread? Wife is still on the fence, but I've been granted a travel pass to rave on without her if it's only one ticket.

[mdfest]

Dude, its a trap! Dont fall for the bait- she is setting you up!

[csoul]

UPS man just left our tix..........I'd say we're ready for fest, now.!

[sophisticated sissy]

Woo-Hoo!!! Csoul !!! Makes it all more tangible!

[duende]

Dude, its a trap! Dont fall for the bait- she is setting you up!


I probably wouldn't have bit if the post'r had fewer than 1,200 posts to his/her name! LOL it's those "junior-ish" members that worry me! ;)

[McGregor]

I probably wouldn't have bit if the post'r had fewer than 1,200 posts to his/her name! LOL it's those "junior-ish" members that worry me! ;)

I think he meant your wife letting you go alone! HA

But hey what to do I know?
sincerely,
married guy

[mdfest]

Not Linz, the wife, silly!

I went fishing 10 years ago when she was sick. It still comes up in conversation.

[djgriff]

Not Linz, the wife, silly!

I went fishing 10 years ago when she was sick. It still comes up in conversation.

What happened to the kiln accident story?

[duende]

oh THAT! I'm not worried - the shops on Royal are all closed at that hour hehe... it's the "day" passes that scare the bejesus out of me! The 2nd Thursday is settin' up for a big hit on the piddlin' disposable $$ since it looks like I'm goin' alone - ouch! and apparently I need that double-espresso immediately if I'm gonna hang here this morning.

[mdfest]

What happened to the kiln accident story?

Those chicks on that thread arent over here, so im good;)

[Jordan]

i'm pretty sure i'll be selling mine ($102.00 for both-exactly what i paid)..cause my sis is coming in that weekend...thought we might dinner, bourbon street (she's got to have a hurricane and a 8 X 10 glossy made at Pat O's) and then onto frenchman street. i've got a couple of folks that have inquired earlier, but a list would be nice if they don't want them.

I gave a good friend looking for 2 -- JordanH at Traiana dot com

[csoul]

Woo-Hoo!!! Csoul !!! Makes it all more tangible!

Absolutely, Sissy. Now I have Mr. Soul busy printing off all of our confirmations so I can organize everything together.......I may start packing my suitcase this weekend!!! (And, FYI.... the UPS man is now my new best friend!)

[sophisticated sissy]

I know what you mean ... don'tcha just love a man in uniform?:)

[innertube]

"the UPS man"

where is he????????????

[linza22]

I probably wouldn't have bit if the post'r had fewer than 1,200 posts to his/her name! LOL it's those "junior-ish" members that worry me! ;)

can you tell MD is on my list already? :)

[csoul]

"the UPS man"

where is he????????????

Not sure, now. I got what I wanted from him and he left ;)

[sophisticated sissy]

Gotta love a guy who's handy & efficient, huh? :)

[csoul]

Gotta love a guy who's handy & efficient, huh? :)

Right?

[duende]

can you tell MD is on my list already? :)

it's OK! by next week we'll all be having the times of our lives and as my bandleader says, "one monkey don't spoil no show", which I'll take to mean in this case that one event out of hundreds in 12 nights won't make or break the deal! ;)

I think I've shown great restraint in not grovelling to an acquiantance who (ahem) manages 3/4 of one of the bands... but if I run into him in town, all bets are off! LOL ya heard me, Phil?

[McGregor]

I guess I'll ask this question here.

What's the problem/issue between the Meters and Modeliste and Nocentelli? Why don't they play together still as the original four?

[duende]

I guess I'll ask this question here.

What's the problem/issue between the Meters and Modeliste and Nocentelli? Why don't they play together still as the original four?

oh, boy... that could be a whole thread unto itself. I don't know the half of it, but music biz insiders were so stoked about the last reunion that they dropped everything to go to a handful of shows across the country. I was shocked to find out that Zig was living in Emeryville/Oakland since his move from New Orleans, and hadn't really played out much until relatively recently. The story you may hear from everyone, except possibly George Porter, Jr., is that their individual creative input was under-appreciated and under-credited. It's a sad evolution when a seminal band doesn't reap the appropriate financial rewards, but it's safe to say that none of the members was 100% responsible for the success or demise of the Meters.

Check out Art's rap on the band getting left behind while their musical "offspring" hit it big in "Make it Funky". He keeps it real without being maudlin or too bitter about the past.

[McGregor]

oh, boy... that could be a whole thread unto itself. I don't know the half of it, but music biz insiders were so stoked about the last reunion that they dropped everything to go to a handful of shows across the country. I was shocked to find out that Zig was living in Emeryville/Oakland since his move from New Orleans, and hadn't really played out much until relatively recently. The story you may hear from everyone, except possibly George Porter, Jr., is that their individual creative input was under-appreciated and under-credited. It's a sad evolution when a seminal band doesn't reap the appropriate financial rewards, but it's safe to say that none of the members was 100% responsible for the success or demise of the Meters.

Check out Art's rap on the band getting left behind while their musical "offspring" hit it big in "Make it Funky". He keeps it real without being maudlin or too bitter about the past.

Thanks but that more or less tells me why they didn't get what they deserved. Why don't they play together? Are there personality conflicts between the members?

Everytime I inquire about this issue, it's like people are afraid to discuss it. LOL What's the deal?

[innertube]

"Not sure, now. I got what I wanted from him and he left"

he showed up!!!!!!!!!!

now i have tickets for all my night shows...in my hand!!!

[duende]

well.... my $0.02 worth... there is probably tension - but I'm not close with any of the four. From interviews, I've gathered that the sum of creative and producing input from each member would be about 350% if you totaled what some members believe their contribution to be. They can't all have been responsible for 100% of the hits.

They all seem very gracious and appreciative of the fans' adulation and support, but I wonder how the past royalties and earnings have maybe poisoned the well somehow. Not to put too fine a point on it, but if you want to hear the music frozen in time, you will probably be disappointed by an original Meters reunion - but it's nobody's fault. People's talent evolves and if they stay topical, the music migrates away from the original pared-down funk on those classic sides. I love Leo's fire and his chops, but sometimes I close my eyes when Ian Neville's on guitar and it takes me right back to the old school.

confession time? For me, the New Mastersounds do the stripped-down funk thing as well, and as disingenously, as anyone. For heredity's sake, I go see the various original Meters alumni in as many settings as I can during Jazzfest!

[McGregor]

Thanks duende, I appreciate it.

By the way, I posted a New Mastersounds sendspace link from Jan '08 in the Dead/Jerry/Bluegrass sendspace thread and it smokes. Check it out. First time I had ever heard them and I love it.

[McGregor]

wow, in regard to my question above, wow, they shouldn't be airing out their dirty laundry in public

as taken from the meters board
Re: A day at the board
Posted by Leo Nocentelli - March 19, 2008 [ 14:26:38 ]

In Reply to: Re: A day at the board posted by porter, jr. on March 17, 2008 [ 16:55:55 ]

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


: OK Meter Freak,: You got me LOL hard' hard' hard', and if I though that could happen I would call, better then
: that why have Leo put out a new recording of all this new Meters sounding music with one of
: His many bands, O' I know because Leo may have wrote the music but He did not play it, Zig,
: Art and I play those songs that He wrote, also He only wrote the change's He did not write out all of our notes that got played.

: Though You may want to know that.

: porter, jr.




Mr. George Porter,
This is directed to you, Sir. If you can recall, I posted a blog complimenting, the funky Meters', a great message board.
I ended my blog with a phrase, that said, "LET'S MAKE PEACE".

Your response, to the blogger, METER FREAK, in regards to my, songwriting talents, for THE METERS was contradictory to my, LET'S MAKE PEACE" statement, as well as, inappropriate and very derrogatory.

You seem to try and trivialize what I gave you, and the rest of THE METERS. Trust me, George, I'm not going to let you or anyone else, do that, to me, EVER, AGAIN.

George, I have NEVER tried to say anything, personally, directed to you, to deminish, your talent, as one of the world's greatest bass players, as you seem to want to try and trivialize, my talents and contributions, as the major musical songwriter of THE METERS' music.

My songwriting accomplishments, speak for themselves. Such as, the two songs, that you, yourself, selected and recorded on your new CD. Lonesome and unwanted people, (WORDS & MUSIC) by Leo Nocentelli) and Out in the country (WORDS & MUSIC) by Leo Nocentelli , which are JUST two of many of the songs that I wrote for THE METERS, in which, I might add, you did a good job of those two songs, on your new CD. Thanks.

Let me give you a peace of, GOOD advice, George. As you saw in my email response to, Kent Sorrell, I can be dangerously deliberate for what we all know is " THE TRUTH", and should not be challenged, by you or anyone else, when it come down to me exposing what we all know about any, TRUTHS verses any PROPAGANDA. George, let's not make any future, blogs, on this message board, in the image of that, Kent "Sorrell, email response, of mine, in which you are in receipt.

That being said, George, I would suggest that you be, very, very, very, careful as to what you say, that's, personally, directed to me or about me, Leo Nocentelli.
I have never visited this funky Meters' message board, as often as, I do, now. I visit it, only, to defend my integrity, because so much negativity, that has to do with me.
I have no control over bloggers or fans, of mine or yours, for what they say and how they feel, about me. You don't have any control, either. Whether it be pro or con.
Incidently, to all bloggers, of this message board, if any one person deserves to continue, the GUITAR legacy, of what I started with, THE METERS, it is, Ian Neville. I have much respect for Ian. On, numerous occasions, Ian has come to me to teach him some of my licks, that I performed on some of the Meters' recordings, that he didn't quite understand. My intentions for teaching, Ian, some of my personal licks, was for him to carry on, my GUITAR legacy of, THE METERS, to add to and with his own pesonal style.

George, without digging into my bag of truths and exposureS, I will end this blog, by giving you something serious to think about, before or if you decide to answer, this blog.
IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT I'VE LEARNED IN MY LONG TIME, ON THIS EARTH, IS THAT, "THE TRUTH" IS A POWERFUL WEAPON. "THE TRUTH" COULD MAKE YOU CRY, "THE TRUTH" COULD MAKE YOU ANGRY, "THE TRUTH" CAN DESTROY YOU AND "THE TRUTH" WILL DEFINITELY, EXPOSE YOU AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, IF YOU TRY TO CHALLENGE,"THE TRUTH", THE "THE TRUTH" WILL ONLY EXPOSE YOU MORE.
Leo Nocentelli








: : Your true words hit home to me and should hit home to everybody who visits this great message board. I do understand that you and Art was a part of the Original Meters and yes, you should be able to perform all of the songs that you were involoved with.
: : I would be ever so happy to hear new material by the funky Meters, this year. I have a suggestion. Maybe, you and Art can get with Leo and collaborate, with him, since what I am hearaing, is that, Leo wrote most of THE METERS music. I have heard Leo on a few of his gigs. He has featured several new songs, that reminded me of the Origianl Meters. Which gave me the idea that he could let the funky Meters record them and maybe write some more for you guys. What do you think?
: : Either way it goes, I will always be a devote fan of the funky Meters, George, Art, Russell and Ian.

Leo sounds bitter

George being exposed? yea expose him all you want as one of the most badass musicians on the farkin planet!

[mdfest]

Thats ugly.

Ive paid to see Leo 2x. He didnt show once- for New Years when he was the headliner. I wont pay to see him again.

[mightyradgumbo]

Thats ugly.

Ive paid to see Leo 2x. He didnt show once- for New Years when he was the headliner. I wont pay to see him again.

That is realy ugly, MD and a damn shame that these guys can't hash it out in private like grown-ass men...Sad really

[McGregor]

So the whole 'issue' is who gets credit for how good the music is and who came up with it?

Gheesh

It's really good, everyone says this, everyone knows this, fuhgettaboutit!

It would be one thing if money was involved in the issue still but it's not.