Meeting Sonic Youth

Mildred Pierce · 05.23.2006, 02:30 PM

I thought i start a thread about meeting SY... I met them infront of Paradiso Amsterdam every year they play (unfortunatly they won't come this year).
The last time was 30 august of 2004, I was waiting with a friend of mine infront of Paradiso, I made a big painting (1 meter by 40 cm) (I don't know that in inches) Of Thurston Moore playing the guitar and out of the guitar I painted a lotta collors, suddenly the band walked by and I said: Hey Thurston, I got a present for you, he said: I will come to you in a minute. He kept his word and I gave him my painting and he loved it he even joked that he couldn't take it with him in the plane but he invited me backstage after the gig, my mate Rik Kaez gave him his own music (www.rikkaez.com)
Thurston said that he received some nice things and we responded that it was his birthday, we all laughed and he went inside Paradiso again. Great concert and after that I had a few drinks with Sonic Youth. Great evening!!!!

A Thousand Threads · 05.23.2006, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mildred Pierce

I thought i start a thread about meeting SY... I met them infront of Paradiso Amsterdam every year they play (unfortunatly they won't come this year).
The last time was 30 august of 2004, I was waiting with a friend of mine infront of Paradiso, I made a big painting (1 meter by 40 cm) (I don't know that in inches) Of Thurston Moore playing the guitar and out of the guitar I painted a lotta collors, suddenly the band walked by and I said: Hey Thurston, I got a present for you, he said: I will come to you in a minute. He kept his word and I gave him my painting and he loved it he even joked that he couldn't take it with him in the plane but he invited me backstage after the gig, my mate Rik Kaez gave him his own music (www.rikkaez.com)
Thurston said that he received some nice things and we responded that it was his birthday, we all laughed and he went inside Paradiso again. Great concert and after that I had a few drinks with Sonic Youth. Great evening!!!!

wow
are you sure that you didn´t dream?

Mildred Pierce · 05.23.2006, 02:40 PM

I did not dream, it was all real!

val-holla-ing · 05.23.2006, 06:23 PM

i met thurston at this years SXSW. but all i could really say was "whoa! you're you!" i shook his hand, cried, then got him to do an ID for the radio station i work at.

that was a beautiful moment.

Glice · 05.23.2006, 06:35 PM

I saw the tall one in the bookshop at the RFH before the 'legendary' Goodbye 20th Century gig in London. I decided I didn't have anything to say, so it was better not to make a dick of myself, and walked off to buy a delightful CD of music by, if memory serves, Morton Feldman.

val-holla-ing · 05.23.2006, 06:45 PM

i made a total dick of myself, but that's okay. it was worth it.

Glice · 05.23.2006, 06:53 PM

Yeah, at that point I was sober and all too aware of how many times in the previous year I had woken up regretting gushing at someone... for me it's usually better not to meet yr heros.

Unmade Bed · 05.23.2006, 07:00 PM

WTF?!!, Mildred Pierce you make me so jealous

I only have been close to thurston 2 months ago and thats all, and he was on stage, that makes me more jealous

flophousefloozie · 05.23.2006, 08:15 PM

i'm feeling fairly envious... one day i'll have my turn. YOU'LL SEE

marleypumpkin · 05.24.2006, 01:22 AM

Haven't met them yet, but I will be meeting them @ The Orange Peel show on June 17th. I even messaged Steve @ SY's myspace asking him if it would be alright to meet them after the show.

acousticrock87 · 05.24.2006, 09:53 AM

I hate you all. In an admirable sort of way.

kingcoffee · 05.27.2006, 03:56 PM

I'm wicked jealous of Mildred Pierce too. The only thing I ever said to any member of the band was "sure" when Thurston excused himself as he squeezed by me to get to the stage. I was too nervous to say anything else. But then again anything else would be superfluous and unnecessary. I also had a chance to say something to Lee in Boston back in '04. He was walking around the audience while the opening band was playing their set (I think it was the Magik Markers again) and taking pictures. I just stood nect to him a couple feet way to his left and just stood their staring at him in a very nondiscreet way. Can you tell I haven't been around a lot of famous idols? I regret not saying anything. Even a simple "hey, how's it goin?" would have been something.

schizophrenicroom · 05.27.2006, 05:50 PM

marley- damnit, if only i could go. my dad said "i'm not taking you anywhere near asheville".

marleypumpkin · 05.27.2006, 05:54 PM

Agghh, I'm sorry to hear that schizo. Well, the important thing is that you'll be getting to see them in general, aren't you?

Danny Himself · 05.27.2006, 06:32 PM

I met Thurston, Kim, and Lee 2 years ago at concert in Glasgow, Scotland.

I met Thurston twice, actually. I was waiting outside the venue for SY to arrive for soundcheck. I was late, but Thurston was later. I see a cab pull up and he comes out, and seems to grow right in front of me. He's just tall. He was like an hour late so he couldn't stay.

After the gig I waited around and met Thurston again, but I don't think he remembered me. He seemed drunk or something, talking to no-one in particular about the sex pistols. He signed my Daydream Nation.

A while later, Kim and Lee came out and I talked to them and got my DDN signed. That was nice. I also talked to SY's bodyguard or something. He was a big black dude. Good times.

SpectralJulianIsNotDead · 05.27.2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by val-holla-ing

i made a total dick of myself, but that's okay. it was worth it.

Sounds like my experience meeting Thurston.

acousticrock87 · 05.27.2006, 07:38 PM

According to the Wire article, "Or" is about how Thurston doesn't like when people can't think of anything to say except "When are you playing? How long are you touring?" Advice for those of you who will be lucky enough to meet them [again].

themawt71 · 05.27.2006, 07:39 PM

konxville 2000
we were all waiting in the back of the place and we could see them in the windows about 2 or 3 stories up walking around. at one point jim has an umbrella shaped like a frog so he stuck it out the window and twirled it for us. then a bit later some body guards(?) started to throw brocolis and brownies at us and yelling at us. latetia from stereolab felt bad for us so she hung out the window with some kind words and threw more food at us but more as an offering. then lee came out hoping to get into the bus immediately but hesitantly walked over to us. he was very nice tho and i got a pic with him!

yeah i tend not to enjoy meeting my heros b/c the whole fanboy thing is really annoying. i got to meet nels cline in nashville on the watt engine room tour. we talked at the bar then he invited us backstage(a very tiny room to the left of the stage. we talked more and he even let me play his beloved 59 jazzmaster. he was very very nice and i of course was a total dork.

schizophrenicroom · 05.27.2006, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by marleypumpkin

Agghh, I'm sorry to hear that schizo. Well, the important thing is that you'll be getting to see them in general, aren't you?

i'm still not sure. i don't like pearl jam, so i really don't want to play 50 bucks to just see the yoof open for them. i want them as the headlining act, damnit.

marleypumpkin · 05.27.2006, 08:41 PM

It is an amazing atmosphere when they're headlining. & especially in The Orange Peel. It just feels more like a gig than a "concert", because of it's small capacity & layout.

05.23.2006, 02:30 PM	#1
Mildred Pierce little trouble girl Join Date: May 2006 Location: In the Netherlands Posts: 63	I thought i start a thread about meeting SY... I met them infront of Paradiso Amsterdam every year they play (unfortunatly they won't come this year). The last time was 30 august of 2004, I was waiting with a friend of mine infront of Paradiso, I made a big painting (1 meter by 40 cm) (I don't know that in inches) Of Thurston Moore playing the guitar and out of the guitar I painted a lotta collors, suddenly the band walked by and I said: Hey Thurston, I got a present for you, he said: I will come to you in a minute. He kept his word and I gave him my painting and he loved it he even joked that he couldn't take it with him in the plane but he invited me backstage after the gig, my mate Rik Kaez gave him his own music (www.rikkaez.com) Thurston said that he received some nice things and we responded that it was his birthday, we all laughed and he went inside Paradiso again. Great concert and after that I had a few drinks with Sonic Youth. Great evening!!!! __________________ Check my garage, alternative sleaze rock band, Judy and the Crackheads http://www.myspace.com/judyandthecrackheads
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05.23.2006, 02:40 PM	#3
Mildred Pierce little trouble girl Join Date: May 2006 Location: In the Netherlands Posts: 63	I did not dream, it was all real!
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05.23.2006, 06:23 PM	#4
val-holla-ing invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: baton rouge. the 225, big raggedy. Posts: 2,731	i met thurston at this years SXSW. but all i could really say was "whoa! you're you!" i shook his hand, cried, then got him to do an ID for the radio station i work at. that was a beautiful moment. __________________ please do not misconstrue the previous statement as an invitation for same sex relations or as negative towards anyone of another sexuality. -cam'ron (formerly "no homo")
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05.23.2006, 06:45 PM	#6
val-holla-ing invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: baton rouge. the 225, big raggedy. Posts: 2,731	i made a total dick of myself, but that's okay. it was worth it. __________________ please do not misconstrue the previous statement as an invitation for same sex relations or as negative towards anyone of another sexuality. -cam'ron (formerly "no homo")
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05.23.2006, 07:00 PM	#8
Unmade Bed children of satan Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 354	WTF?!!, Mildred Pierce you make me so jealous I only have been close to thurston 2 months ago and thats all, and he was on stage, that makes me more jealous __________________
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05.23.2006, 08:15 PM	#9
flophousefloozie expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cowtown, Canada Posts: 1,694	i'm feeling fairly envious... one day i'll have my turn. YOU'LL SEE
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05.24.2006, 01:22 AM	#10
marleypumpkin invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,193	Haven't met them yet, but I will be meeting them @ The Orange Peel show on June 17th. I even messaged Steve @ SY's myspace asking him if it would be alright to meet them after the show. __________________ "It takes 2 fingers to make the peace sign. Just like it takes 2 people to make love. When you go like this , you're jerking off." -George Carlin
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05.24.2006, 09:53 AM	#11
acousticrock87 invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,515	I hate you all. In an admirable sort of way.
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05.27.2006, 03:56 PM	#12
kingcoffee expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,510	I'm wicked jealous of Mildred Pierce too. The only thing I ever said to any member of the band was "sure" when Thurston excused himself as he squeezed by me to get to the stage. I was too nervous to say anything else. But then again anything else would be superfluous and unnecessary. I also had a chance to say something to Lee in Boston back in '04. He was walking around the audience while the opening band was playing their set (I think it was the Magik Markers again) and taking pictures. I just stood nect to him a couple feet way to his left and just stood their staring at him in a very nondiscreet way. Can you tell I haven't been around a lot of famous idols? I regret not saying anything. Even a simple "hey, how's it goin?" would have been something.
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05.27.2006, 05:50 PM	#13
schizophrenicroom invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: behind you Posts: 10,807	marley- damnit, if only i could go. my dad said "i'm not taking you anywhere near asheville". __________________ fuck i'm frustrated, freaking out something fierce, would you help me? i'm hungry and i stuffer and i startle, i struggle and i stammer til i'm up to my ears in miserable quote unquote "art"
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05.27.2006, 05:54 PM	#14
marleypumpkin invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,193	Agghh, I'm sorry to hear that schizo. Well, the important thing is that you'll be getting to see them in general, aren't you? __________________ "It takes 2 fingers to make the peace sign. Just like it takes 2 people to make love. When you go like this , you're jerking off." -George Carlin
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05.27.2006, 06:32 PM	#15
Danny Himself invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,623	I met Thurston, Kim, and Lee 2 years ago at concert in Glasgow, Scotland. I met Thurston twice, actually. I was waiting outside the venue for SY to arrive for soundcheck. I was late, but Thurston was later. I see a cab pull up and he comes out, and seems to grow right in front of me. He's just tall. He was like an hour late so he couldn't stay. After the gig I waited around and met Thurston again, but I don't think he remembered me. He seemed drunk or something, talking to no-one in particular about the sex pistols. He signed my Daydream Nation. A while later, Kim and Lee came out and I talked to them and got my DDN signed. That was nice. I also talked to SY's bodyguard or something. He was a big black dude. Good times.
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05.27.2006, 07:38 PM	#17
acousticrock87 invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,515	According to the Wire article, "Or" is about how Thurston doesn't like when people can't think of anything to say except "When are you playing? How long are you touring?" Advice for those of you who will be lucky enough to meet them [again].
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05.27.2006, 07:39 PM	#18
themawt71 the destroyed room Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 570	konxville 2000 we were all waiting in the back of the place and we could see them in the windows about 2 or 3 stories up walking around. at one point jim has an umbrella shaped like a frog so he stuck it out the window and twirled it for us. then a bit later some body guards(?) started to throw brocolis and brownies at us and yelling at us. latetia from stereolab felt bad for us so she hung out the window with some kind words and threw more food at us but more as an offering. then lee came out hoping to get into the bus immediately but hesitantly walked over to us. he was very nice tho and i got a pic with him! yeah i tend not to enjoy meeting my heros b/c the whole fanboy thing is really annoying. i got to meet nels cline in nashville on the watt engine room tour. we talked at the bar then he invited us backstage(a very tiny room to the left of the stage. we talked more and he even let me play his beloved 59 jazzmaster. he was very very nice and i of course was a total dork.
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05.27.2006, 08:41 PM	#20
marleypumpkin invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,193	It is an amazing atmosphere when they're headlining. & especially in The Orange Peel. It just feels more like a gig than a "concert", because of it's small capacity & layout. __________________ "It takes 2 fingers to make the peace sign. Just like it takes 2 people to make love. When you go like this , you're jerking off." -George Carlin
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