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Spring Tour 2006 Update from Atlantic City
On to the greatest city in the world, New York City for the second day of a three day stretch. Thursday was a blur of interviews, photo shoots and radio performances. Dave and Stephen did VH1, Chris did a shoot for Bass Guitar magazine, and Dave and Steve had a shoot for Guitar World magazine. In the middle of the day The Panic Channel visited the uber-futuristic Sirius satellite radio studios. The place was amazing - like how a radio station would look in a movie; huge floor to ceiling windows looking out over the city, expensive studios and control rooms everywhere. We played 3 songs then did a couple interviews. One that was a pain in the ass, and one decent one.
We got to the venue, "The Avalon" and two Panic Agents had already chalked the sigil on the sidewalk outside the club. The Avalon is the current name for what used to be the legendary Limelight Club, a gigantic gothic cathedral that was privately bought years ago and has seen some of the best shows and most debauched club scenes since. We were all excited to play this old, dark, beautiful place. Sadly, not only the name had changed. All the wonderful stained glass had been covered over, and the inside had none of the old church vibe; inside it had become any other club.
The show came and went, and we were visited by New York friends, a bunch of Panic Asylum agents, as well as Spread Radio Live indie artist of the month "kHz". All in all, it was a bit too much stuff to pack into one day, and after the show we were beat.
Friday we woke up in Boston, Massachusetts. Two radio interviews and one on-air performance. A sudden rainstorm. Even in the rainy weather, we were greeted by a chalk sigil outside the Paradise Lounge. The club was far enough outside downtown Boston, that no one got to actually visit Boston on our visit to Boston. Before the show we caught up on some site work in the back lounge of the bus.
The Boston crowd was great, and after the show we hung out and met people at the bus, and got ready for the trip to Atlantic City and a much needed day off. The bus movie selection for the trip: John Carpenter's "The Thing".
We arrived in Atlantic City on Saturday afternoon. Originally we had been slated to play Philadelphia and Detroit, but our booker cancelled the shows, due to the holiday weekend. Apparently it's not a great time to book club tours around Memorial Day - and we would have also been on a 5 day stretch which would have been a problem. We are sorry to our friends in both these cities for the confusion, and plan on coming back for sure when we tour in the Fall.
We were guests of the Borgata casino in Atlantic City for our show on Sunday. They gave us all rooms, and let us eat for free. It was great. The view of the Atlantic City strip was lovely, even though no one got to go see it up close. The rooms are beautiful and worlds away from the 9 man sardine can life we've been living so far on tour. On Saturday Poochie lost some cash playing poker, and Dave and Steve worked on website stuff. On Sunday Stephen got a massage in the spa, Dave made a video podcast, and everyone met our new Tour Manager, Ron Dorba.
Chris Kansy, the Panic Channel Spring Tour 2006 tour manager up to this point, who was an absolutely fantastic part of this team, and a really great guy to be around on the bus, had to leave to join Roger Waters on a "Dark Side of the Moon" world tour. We are happy for Chris and wish him all the best.
We played tonight at the Music Box theatre in the Borgata. It was an odd show - first, it was in a theatre with seats, and wasn't general admission - kinda strange for a rock show - second, we found out why Memorial Day ain't great for club shows - let's just say this was our most "intimate" show.
We were blessed to see a lot of familiar faces from New York and Boston, and one Panic Agent (tell us your name and we'll add it here) even gave us a lite-brite with a multicolored Panic icon. Points for creativity! Unfortunately Steve got over-zealous jumping off the drum riser and the lite-brite took a bad fall. It's here on the bus, though, as well as all the other gifts we're received: a Buddha head, Panic Ouija Necklaces, a Haunted Mansion painting, and a couple Panic icon banners. Thanks everyone...
We're now watching "Fight Club" on an eleven hour journey toward the Midwest. Next stop, Chicago, Illinois.
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May 29, 2006 05:05 AM
Comments
Guys, it's so great to hear you're having such a fantastic time. Thanks for giving those of us who aren't there the mental images of your adventures.
Much love
RP
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Posted by: RecklessPrincess at May 29, 2006 03:20 AM
Guys, can't thank you enough for the show last night. All the info you need (and more) about the Lite Brite is in my post at the asylum...
http://panicasylum.thepanicchannel.com/showpost.php?p=11427&postcount=22
Safe trip to Chicago, enjoy your days off.
Love,
Sue
Posted by: Sue at May 29, 2006 06:57 AM
Yah.Rest up for Chicago..hahaha
I think it's going to rain that day. :( My candles may not stay lit..Hmm..darn weather.
Well, I'll do the candle thing anyhow..rain or shine!
Posted by: Diane/FRI13th at May 29, 2006 07:01 AM
Last night was unreal. Can't wait to catch round two in the fall.
I posted some details about last night here:
http://panicasylum.thepanicchannel.com/showpost.php?p=11473&postcount=35
Spreading the love,
Deena
Posted by: Deena at May 29, 2006 01:00 PM
Oh, and btw: The three songs you did for Sirius, was it for a specific station and do you know if it was aired live or going to be played at a particular time in the future? If there's a way I can catch it, of course I'd like to.
Spreading the love,
Deena
Posted by: Deena at May 29, 2006 01:04 PM
Oh yay I love your updates!
I never realized I passed by the Limelight/Avalon the last time I went to NY!
Have fun when you get to Chicago!
heh long drive there :)
-AER
Posted by: AdRiana at May 29, 2006 03:35 PM
Thanks for sharing all the great pics. Sounds like you guys are having an amazing time on tour. I can't wait to see you all in SF on 6/6/06 :D Should be a good night...
~Amber
Posted by: ambersonian at May 29, 2006 04:47 PM
Thank you for all the great updates, I know that you are all very busy. That is part of why I love all of you so much, you care about your fans. I think I have said that so much that it is silly of me to keep saying it. But it is still true. I love all the pictures you guys put up..Steve, have you considered creating a Panic Channel First Tour Photo Album type thing? You could collect pictures from us that were there as well as all of the ones you have taken and arrange them by location. I know I would let you use my photos, I did manage to get a couple of good ones of you and Dave. There have been some really good pictures from everybody. I would buy it. With your background in web design I know you could do some kick ass things with it. (i was thinking about doing this myself as like a personal scrapbook thing..but it would be much better with the band's photos of the tour in it)
Anyhow, I hope you all enjoy your much deserved time off.
love always,
Heather
Posted by: MoonRider613 aka heather at May 29, 2006 06:01 PM
Cool post guys. My band played friday & saturday night this weekend and that's the last time I book a gig on memorial day weekend! They were, like you said, very intimate shows. Oh well, I got paid anyway.
Curt
Posted by: Curt at May 29, 2006 06:03 PM
We saw the shows in DC and Atlantic City. Definitely two vastly different venues but equally fantastic performances.
Loved that you guys hung out afterward and talked to the fans in AC last night, how cool are you?!!?
Blue Crabs Need Love Too. Just say no to softshells
Posted by: andrea at May 29, 2006 07:20 PM
My friend and I saw both of those shows too! I agree, very different, but both were awesome! I don't think it can be said enough how great you guys are! I just put up some of the better pics we got at the DC show at http://www.flickr.com/photos/63006664@N00/. Enjoy!
Posted by: Jessie at May 29, 2006 07:29 PM
I love the gothic cathedral. Too bad they had to destroy the original ambience.
Boston is an amazing city, and their fans are very loyal!
Dave, I see you are wearing the necklace that Timothy Meier gave you at the Canes concert. He was so excited when you put it on that night. I'm not sure if Tim checks out this site, but I thought I would give him kudos for his great jewelry design. After all, he did help me jump my car after the concert. Thanks for all the updates!
Posted by: Linda at May 29, 2006 08:22 PM
Love all the detailed updates and pics. Thx for all you do!
Posted by: Denise at May 29, 2006 08:52 PM
Ah yes gentlemen so Atlantic City is now history and I see from 6767.com that you are currently in Chicago.
What you are seeing when you look around my dears is where mortisha was born and raised. Please give my love to Lake Michigan and have some of that sweet Chicago style pizza for me. Oh and throw in a penny or two into Buckingham fountain for a wish and good luck. ;0)
If you can check out the Museum of Science and Industry, that place is a trip!
xoxo
M
Posted by: mortisha at May 29, 2006 11:39 PM
hey guys i saw your show in AC with my girl renee, and you guys were awesome! i had fun chillin on your tour bus n drinkin ur sugar free red bull which is awesome bc no one ever has sugar free haha..well you def gainded new fans this weekend..much luck..xoxo the hot blonde
Posted by: ashley at May 30, 2006 11:01 AM
k sorry i spelled gained wrong, i didnt want u to think im dumb blonde , had to correct it haha peace
Posted by: ashley at May 30, 2006 11:06 AM
Hey Steve. This is Ben. I just wanted to say hey. I'll see you tomorrow.
Posted by: Ben Mortensen at May 30, 2006 07:17 PM
Was at the AC show, couldn't believe how great you guys sounded, can't wait for the album.
P.S. That kilt is killer.
Posted by: Robert at May 30, 2006 08:59 PM