your experiences meeting SY - Page 4

exploding plastic candle · 10.26.2009, 12:18 AM

before the eternal came out they did this sacred trickster game on facebook where you made a sonic youth related quiz and the top 5 most taken quizzes got to "share a special experience with the band." It was on the home page for a bit and I was bored so I made a quiz about their lyrics and got a bunch of people to take it, and I ended up winning. After a bunch of emails with their manager I ended up getting a free tshirt, signed Eternal LP, poster, and a chance to meet them at their show in Oakland. I brought two friends (which I wasn't supposed to do) and their tour manager let us in the back (after Thurston came out and apologized for making us wait for an hour) and we went backstage and chilled with them for about 20 minutes. It was awkward at first because they were all sitting around the couch and we didn't really know what to do, but Kim told us to come sit down and it was totally fine from then on. They were all really friendly; Steve didn't talk much, Thurston was entertaining everyone, and Lee was talking with my friend about bob dylan. Kim was by far the nicest. I spent the whole time talking to her about my band, the shows we've played and her life these days. I told her about the time we covered dirty boots and Thurston chimed in saying they had been trying to relearn it. The doors were about to open so we had to go, but we got a quick tour of the backstage on our way out. All in all it was easily the best experience of my life.

I'm the kid in the purple tshirt

chrome noise tape · 10.26.2009, 02:59 AM

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nice pics!!!...look like a happy family!!

automatic bzooty · 10.26.2009, 09:03 PM

cool story/pics, epc!

Killthosecops · 10.27.2009, 12:27 AM

Met them at the urban outfitters show in Santa Monica back in 07. They were hanging out behind UO after the set and me and like 10 other people went back, got pictures, and stuff signed by them. They were all pretty chill people and very laid back.

alteredcourse · 10.27.2009, 12:37 AM

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Wow.

Satan · 10.27.2009, 12:43 AM

that is most def. "wow"

ok so it looks like i havent posted in this thread

over the summer i was at sy and awesome color's free show and i was walking through the park by the arch and i saw thurston so i said hey and i turned around and there was lee and kim. i chatted with them for a minute, they were pretty nice/cool. lee was especially nice. thurston said he liked my rocky horror button on my purse.

snapped some cool shots at the show w/ my holga and a couple of thurston.

EVOLghost · 10.27.2009, 01:00 AM

and I am still fuckin jealous.

EVOLghost · 10.27.2009, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by exploding plastic candle

before the eternal came out they did this sacred trickster game on facebook where you made a sonic youth related quiz and the top 5 most taken quizzes got to "share a special experience with the band." It was on the home page for a bit and I was bored so I made a quiz about their lyrics and got a bunch of people to take it, and I ended up winning. After a bunch of emails with their manager I ended up getting a free tshirt, signed Eternal LP, poster, and a chance to meet them at their show in Oakland. I brought two friends (which I wasn't supposed to do) and their tour manager let us in the back (after Thurston came out and apologized for making us wait for an hour) and we went backstage and chilled with them for about 20 minutes. It was awkward at first because they were all sitting around the couch and we didn't really know what to do, but Kim told us to come sit down and it was totally fine from then on. They were all really friendly; Steve didn't talk much, Thurston was entertaining everyone, and Lee was talking with my friend about bob dylan. Kim was by far the nicest. I spent the whole time talking to her about my band, the shows we've played and her life these days. I told her about the time we covered dirty boots and Thurston chimed in saying they had been trying to relearn it. The doors were about to open so we had to go, but we got a quick tour of the backstage on our way out. All in all it was easily the best experience of my life.

I'm the kid in the purple tshirt

wow...That's awesome man

jennthebenn · 10.27.2009, 01:49 AM

I've posted these before, but so what. After the Portland show this year...

Lee with the bands copies of my book

I also have a shot taken of me and other fans with Steve at a bar afterwards, but those folks who may not want their faces plastered on here. Although it IS on my PB page if you wanted to check it out.

nuplastikk · 10.27.2009, 03:33 PM

I met Steve a couple of times at Two Dollar Guitar shows. He was real cool and down to earth..i pretty much inquired further about Strange Fruit Abiku. I was Thurston at a Loren Mazzacace Connors show at the Cooler in 1999 or 2000, but he was gone by the time i mustered up enough confidence to ask him if he wanted to blaze.

Keeping It Simple · 10.27.2009, 03:35 PM

I'm afraid if I ever met Kim Gordon, I'd be overcome with passion.

Satan · 10.27.2009, 04:17 PM

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I'm afraid if I ever met Kim Gordon, I'd be overcome with passion.

kim kind of just stood there with her shades on and didnt say anything because shes that cool

Keeping It Simple · 10.27.2009, 04:38 PM

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kim kind of just stood there with her shades on and didnt say anything because shes that cool

Thinking about it, I'd probably be overcome with passion if I met you.

Toilet & Bowels · 10.27.2009, 06:01 PM

i've never met SY but thurston moore gave me a funny look at ATP

Seandi · 11.03.2009, 09:06 PM

Met them for the first time in the tuning room at Century Hall, Milwaukee,'85
Yes, I'm kind of old. Anyway, they were all very nice and appreciative of the turnout they got that night.

chrome noise tape · 11.04.2009, 02:37 AM

her experience meeting S.Y

shabbray2.0 · 11.04.2009, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PAULYBEE2656

met thurston.....nice guy...
met steve....nicest guy ever.....totally cool!
there is another thread where i go into more detail!

same for me

10.26.2009, 12:18 AM	#61
exploding plastic candle children of satan Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 288	before the eternal came out they did this sacred trickster game on facebook where you made a sonic youth related quiz and the top 5 most taken quizzes got to "share a special experience with the band." It was on the home page for a bit and I was bored so I made a quiz about their lyrics and got a bunch of people to take it, and I ended up winning. After a bunch of emails with their manager I ended up getting a free tshirt, signed Eternal LP, poster, and a chance to meet them at their show in Oakland. I brought two friends (which I wasn't supposed to do) and their tour manager let us in the back (after Thurston came out and apologized for making us wait for an hour) and we went backstage and chilled with them for about 20 minutes. It was awkward at first because they were all sitting around the couch and we didn't really know what to do, but Kim told us to come sit down and it was totally fine from then on. They were all really friendly; Steve didn't talk much, Thurston was entertaining everyone, and Lee was talking with my friend about bob dylan. Kim was by far the nicest. I spent the whole time talking to her about my band, the shows we've played and her life these days. I told her about the time we covered dirty boots and Thurston chimed in saying they had been trying to relearn it. The doors were about to open so we had to go, but we got a quick tour of the backstage on our way out. All in all it was easily the best experience of my life. I'm the kid in the purple tshirt __________________ Let's soak our toes in champagne, let's dance on a lonely street Let's kick up a cloud of dust and shake our heads to a fancy beat Let's squish the life out of everything and cheer through a swanky ghost Let's bathe in a cup of dreams and share in a saucy toast
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10.26.2009, 09:03 PM	#63
automatic bzooty invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,859	cool story/pics, epc!
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10.27.2009, 12:27 AM	#64
Killthosecops empty page Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 13	Met them at the urban outfitters show in Santa Monica back in 07. They were hanging out behind UO after the set and me and like 10 other people went back, got pictures, and stuff signed by them. They were all pretty chill people and very laid back.
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10.27.2009, 12:43 AM	#66
Satan invito al cielo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: noo yawk Posts: 6,331	that is most def. "wow" ok so it looks like i havent posted in this thread over the summer i was at sy and awesome color's free show and i was walking through the park by the arch and i saw thurston so i said hey and i turned around and there was lee and kim. i chatted with them for a minute, they were pretty nice/cool. lee was especially nice. thurston said he liked my rocky horror button on my purse. snapped some cool shots at the show w/ my holga and a couple of thurston.
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10.27.2009, 01:00 AM	#67
EVOLghost invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cybatraz! Posts: 11,537	and I am still fuckin jealous.
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10.27.2009, 01:49 AM	#69
jennthebenn expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,261	I've posted these before, but so what. After the Portland show this year... Lee with the bands copies of my book I also have a shot taken of me and other fans with Steve at a bar afterwards, but those folks who may not want their faces plastered on here. Although it IS on my PB page if you wanted to check it out. __________________ http://jennthebenn.tumblr.com/
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10.27.2009, 03:33 PM	#70
nuplastikk empty page Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 25	I met Steve a couple of times at Two Dollar Guitar shows. He was real cool and down to earth..i pretty much inquired further about Strange Fruit Abiku. I was Thurston at a Loren Mazzacace Connors show at the Cooler in 1999 or 2000, but he was gone by the time i mustered up enough confidence to ask him if he wanted to blaze. __________________ "hmm..maybe Ill do Matchbox 20..you know, go old school"
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10.27.2009, 03:35 PM	#71
Keeping It Simple invito al cielo Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,721	I'm afraid if I ever met Kim Gordon, I'd be overcome with passion.
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10.27.2009, 06:01 PM	#74
Toilet & Bowels invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Europe Posts: 12,262	i've never met SY but thurston moore gave me a funny look at ATP
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11.03.2009, 09:06 PM	#75
Seandi stalker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 535	Met them for the first time in the tuning room at Century Hall, Milwaukee,'85 Yes, I'm kind of old. Anyway, they were all very nice and appreciative of the turnout they got that night.
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11.04.2009, 02:37 AM	#76
chrome noise tape the end of the ugly Join Date: May 2009 Location: Making The Nature Scene Posts: 935	her experience meeting S.Y
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