Beasties Benefit Show in NYC

[KENNY GUIDO]

http://www.rational-animal.org/gimmeshelter.html

[Moorish]

Awesome, I'm going to New York that week for the first time and I never thought I'd get a chance to see the Beasties there.

Cheers Guido, tickets booked!

[Laver1969]

Wow...great news. Thanks for the scoop Kenny.

[TAL]

Jasmin St. Clair
Hahahahahaha

Anyway, yay live Beastie Boys music.

[YoungRemy]

hey Kenny, thanks for the scoop...I am booking my ticket now... see you there... hope to run into some of you strangers... its been too long!

[martijn]

Anyone heard if they are taking their instruments with them??

[cj hood]

warm up show for vh1 honors......

[QueenAdrock]

Damn. I'd go if I had someone to go with. :(

[xavito]

Anyone heard if they are taking their instruments with them??

I doubt it.

[Chicka B]

Live shows, seriously?! Ahhh, while they're at it they might as well drop an album and go on another world tour. Haha! (y)

[jennyb]

HOLY SCHMOKES!!!!!!! This is the coolest.

[KENNY GUIDO]

yea, I was shocked when I received this as part of one of events listings. cant wait to hang with everyone there, if I can find anyone through the mob that is!

[jennyb]

SQUEAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!!! I just bought my ticket! :eek: Oh shit! I need to make travel arrangments.... after work tonight. Whhhoooooo hoooo! I'm goin solo at this point so any friendly faces will be welcome! omgomgomgogm

[ggirlballa]

cool the b-boys will be there but .....um who are the rest of the other bands? srry but i've never heard of em

[KENNY GUIDO]

cool the b-boys will be there but .....um who are the rest of the other bands? srry but i've never heard of em

I only know Blue Oyster Cult (and the beasties!)

[dave790]

cool the b-boys will be there but .....um who are the rest of the other bands? srry but i've never heard of em

that's what i thought, ace news though.

[Laver1969]

I'm burnin', I'm burnin', I'm burnin' for you.

[mellowlikejello]

how long do you think they'll play at a show like this? i've never been to any type of benefit thing so i have no clue..

i have work that day.. and i live 3 hours away.. i think it'll be worth the calling in/long drive... but i'm still debating on getting tickets...

[gorilla]

What's that dance they do? Crochet? I would pay to see that in first-person.
I just may attend.

[Pootytang]

SQUEAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!!! I just bought my ticket! :eek: Oh shit! I need to make travel arrangments.... after work tonight. Whhhoooooo hoooo! I'm goin solo at this point so any friendly faces will be welcome! omgomgomgogm
Shut jo mouf! :D Will you be around for HHH?

[Pootytang]

I only know Blue Oyster Cult (and the beasties!)
I've got a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell.

[mellowlikejello]

i'm going. i can afford to call in, and get zero sleep for 24 hours. although nothing will ever be like MSG again, I GET TO SEE THE BEASTIE BOYS!!!! and that makes me SOOO excited.

hopefully its not sold out in the AM

[paulb]

i got my ticket... hope to see you all there.

[KENNY GUIDO]

I only know Blue Oyster Cult (and the beasties!)


Oh yea.....DEBBIE HARRY, too. everyone knows BLONDIE!

[Laver1969]

Oh yea.....DEBBIE HARRY, too. everyone knows BLONDIE!

At the TFC 99 show, she performed as well. This was the only performance where I saw the Beasties side-stage to watch.

[Funkyfreshgrape]

is it 21 and over please nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[lyneday]

yea, I was shocked when I received this as part of one of events listings. cant wait to hang with everyone there, if I can find anyone through the mob that is!


I'll be coming from LI if you want to meet up beforehand. Get in touch with me.

[JasonP]

i got my ticket... hope to see you all there.

guard your wallets.

[jennyb]

Shut jo mouf! :D Will you be around for HHH?

Yes... yes I will!!!!!!!!!!!! Holy. Crap. :eek:

[kleptomaniac]

take me with you! :o

[Pootytang]

I'm there. I just bought my ticket tonight and changed up my flight plans. 4 dope days in NYC will be welcomed and well needed.

[Justin]

Im afraid of a 8 song setlist.:rolleyes:

[paulb]

8 songs or less...id fly to NYC to see 1 song... Bboys nyc gig is a dream come true for me. Cant wait to see you there Pooty.

[Moorish]

I hoped that there might be a glimmer of hope of a good gig to go to while I was in NYC but I never thought I'd get the chance to see the Beasties there. Even if it is a short set it'll be worth it :) .

I wonder if MMM will be in attendance?

Anyone got any suggestions of places to check out in NYC (besides the obvious touristy stuff)...

[mellowlikejello]

Im afraid of a 8 song setlist.:rolleyes:

thats what i'm kind of expecting... but its fine with me! i never thought i'd get the chance to see them again so soon.

did anyone look at pictures of the ballroom its in? looks nice. ... i wonder how many tickets they're selling.

AHHHHH!!!! :D

[Justin]

Im still contemplating rather or not to go. I definately don't want to go up all by myself and not meet up with anyone.

Where are you guys gonna stay at? In the city or what. I'd also like to take time to catch the conan obrien show while im there.

[skra75]

Give me details you fucking amateurs. I kinda wanna go. 3 hours drive from here.

[Pootytang]

Dude, just click on the link at the beginning of this thread and you will have the same information that everyone else has here.

[KENNY GUIDO]

jasmin st clair will be there.....yumm!!

[baldvinny]

i'm pretty sure that i have been to this venue before, though for a non-conncert related event. i worked in the ballroom area, which is probably where the show will be. it's in the maritime hotel, and has a very asian feel to it. there is a decent size dancefloor and a small stage thats close to the floor. should be a very intimate show!


unfortunaley, it's the second game of the Division Series and us Yankees fans will be pre-occupied

[Pootytang]

Wanna know what sucks for some fans. This is a 21 and up show. Here is a copy of the email I recieved from Give me Shelter:

Greetings, and thanks for supporting Gimme Shelter!


Here are a few things to know about the show. Please read them carefully as they contain important information.

* No one under 21 will be allowed to enter the premises.

*You must present a photo ID to claim your tickets

*The person whose name the ticket is being held under is the only person who may pick up his/her ticket and will be required to show ID to do so.

*If you purchased multiple tickets and you did NOT provide names for the other tickets to be held under you MUST be present to pick up all tickets. We will not give tickets to anyone whose name is not on our list. Therefore, if you purchased tickets for unidentified friends, you must pick up their tickets for them.

*Only the person who purchased the tickets is able to change the name of ticket holders. Example: Mary purchased a ticket for herself and her two friends, George and Stu. Stu is not allowed to change Geroge's ticket into his girlfriend Roxy's name. Only Mary can change George's ticket into Roxy's name. To do this, email gimmeshelter_tickets@yahoo.com with NAME CHANGE in the subject header BY 5 PM, OCT. 3. Provide the ticket purchaser's name and identify which guest you are changing the name *from* and provide the name that it should be changed *to*.

*When you arrive at the venue, you should look for the sign for "Ticket Holders" so you don't have to wait erroneously in the "Box Office" line.

*By entering the premises you are giving your consent to be photographed by the Event Managers.

*You are legally bound by New York State Law to have a good time at the show.


Thanks, and see you there!
Rational Animal

[DandyFop]

ughhh I want to go so bad. I don't know if I should spend all that money on a plane ticket and stuff. GAH!!!

[b i o n i c]

Alright, i got my tickets for Beastie Boys Week in NYC... the charity show and the hhh afterparty... i hope everyone behaves at this intimate setting. Mix Master Mike is DJing this, and with all them HipHoppers in attendance, i wouldnt be surprised to see an impromptu set of some sort, not necessarily the bboys.


SO WHO'S COMING????

poots, jgirl, youngr, paulb, pauli, who else???


shweet dudes, shweet!

[DandyFop]

looks like I'm going to the benefit show :)

[b i o n i c]

yyyeahhh boi!

[Laver1969]

Alright, i got my tickets for Beastie Boys Week in NYC... the charity show and the hhh afterparty... i hope everyone behaves at this intimate setting. Mix Master Mike is DJing this, and with all them HipHoppers in attendance, i wouldnt be surprised to see an impromptu set of some sort, not necessarily the bboys.


SO WHO'S COMING????

poots, jgirl, youngr, paulb, pauli, who else???


shweet dudes, shweet!

I'll be there for the afterparty...but unfortunately not the benefit show.

[b i o n i c]

dratssss... laver! why oh why?

hey, may pang (http://maypang.com/bio.html) a former girlfriend of john lennon's is gonna be there for some reason. so like how many degrees to greatness is that

[mellowlikejello]

wow...

i wish they had posted something before i bought my ticket that you had to be 21. i bought 2 tickets for me and my boyfriend, he's 22, i'm 19....


....i haven't been this sad in a long long time.

they better refund me. but that doesnt make up for it, i wonder if i should try using a fake ID? i dunno what to do.......

:(

[b i o n i c]

yes do the fake id thing.

and get in a crowd and hope they dont look too closely

[paul jones]

can someone get me a ticket ?

I would fly over for this

a free flight would be nice too

thanks(y)

[mellowlikejello]

yes do the fake id thing.

and get in a crowd and hope they dont look too closely


i'm going to try whatever i can.
what sucks is its my name the tickets are reserved under so i need an ID with my name on it, if that wasnt the case i could find someone's that looks similar to me.

ahh i'm so upset. i have to go to this... it's too amazing to pass up.

[b i o n i c]

where you from, can you get a good chalk job on it?
in case ya needed to know

THE RUNDOWN

featuring
beastie boys
joe (http://www.blueoystercult.com/History/Joe.html) bouchard from blue oyster cult
the choke (http://www.the-choke.com/)
the duelling bankheads - (debbie harry's backup band?)
joe hurley and the gents (http://www.roguesmarch.com/thegents/)
marshall crenshaw (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Crenshaw)
murray weinstock (http://www.dogtunes.com/)
nellie mckay (http://www.nelliemckay.com/)
sick fucks (http://www.whatawaytodie.com/sick/9-8-03/)
the star spangles (http://myspace.com/thestarspangles)

mc
chi chi valenti (http://www.mothernyc.com/empress/)

special apprearances by
miss guy (http://www.queenmother.tv/nycgirl/guy/guy.html)
debbie harry
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debbie_Harry)... as if anyone needed that

guest mc's
may pang (http://maypang.com/bio.html)
dick manitoba (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Manitoba)
michael showalter (http://www.michaelshowalter.net/)
jasmin st. claire (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasmin_St._Claire)

[DandyFop]

Michael Showalter gahhhh!!! Only one of the creators of my favorite movie of all time. There's no question now. I'm fucking there.

[paulb]

........................:eek:

[Laver1969]

For what it's worth, MMM's page hasn't been updated with any performances on 10/4. The 10/7 HHHonors is on there but not the 10/4 benefit gig.

This could lead one to believe that they might do an all instrumental/hard-core set with no DJ.

[b i o n i c]

maybe its not listed because he'll be playing as the beastie boys and not solo..?

[Laver1969]

maybe its not listed because he'll be playing as the beastie boys and not solo..?

I see what you're saying...but all of his performance have been listed in the past, like the conan and letterman performances.

Maybe its just not updated. Who knows???

[YoungRemy]

I Have Nathanial Hornblower's Goat

[Pootytang]

I Have Nathanial Hornblower's Goat
I was wondering where that whore of a goat wondered off to. She was at my house all night long and bahahaha'd till the break of, break of dawn.

[JasonP]

In an amzing reverse of fortune...my work is sending me to NYC on Oct 3!!!

I got my ticket...this sounds like its going to be an intimate event...anyone know how many people this venue holds?

[paulb]

180 Seated...

[Laver1969]

I Have Nathanial Hornblower's Goat

She ate my friggin' left shoe!!!

[SandyLove]

I'll go for the music but I'd want to meet these guys back stage too, I know they're busy celebrities, but you'd think they'd want to keep it real by chatting it up with some normies.... maybe, yes, no?

I absolutely love Adam Horovitz

[JasonP]

I'll go for the music but I'd want to meet these guys back stage too, I know they're busy celebrities, but you'd think they'd want to keep it real by chatting it up with some normies.... maybe, yes, no?

I absolutely love Adam Horovitz

I'd have to go with no. Thats got to get annoying quick.

[mellowlikejello]

so i e-mailed the gimme shelter people arguing my case that i wasn't notified of the 21+ situation and that i already bought train tickets/ took time off from work.....

...and she wrote back saying that it was unfair.. and since i have tickets and took time off from work that she "feels we should make amends" and that she "has a plan"!!!!!! so i just emailed her my name and the email address i used to buy tickets (i didnt give it before incase i ended up trying to use a fake ID)

wow this is looking good for me!!!!!!

i can be excited again!!!!!!:D

[Moorish]

I confirmed with an organizer of the ASPCA benefit show that the Beastie Boys set will be 45 minutes long. The organizer also shared that the band will be doing publicity for the show this week.

Below is the official press release on the concert:

"GIMME SHELTER: Rock & Rescue NYC"
Rockers Unite October 4 in Support of Homeless Animals

WHO: BEASTIE BOYS, THE BLUE OYSTER CULT'S Joe and Al Bouchard, Nellie MCKAY, MARSHALL CRENSHAW, SIC F*CKS, THE CHOKE, MORE, THE STAR SPANGLES, THE DUELLING BANKHEADS. And More Guests T.B.A.

Special appearances by DEBBIE HARRY and MISS GUY

Master of ceremonies: NYC Nightclub Empress CHI CHI VALENTI

Guest Emcees: HANDSOME DICK MANITOBA, comedian MICHAEL SHOWALTER, MAY PANG and adult entertainer Jasmin St. Clair.

DJ Tony Buzzcock and Karmen Guy of Mad Juana will spin records between acts while video tributes to local rescues are projected on the big screen.

HOSTS: RATIONAL ANIMAL, ASPCA

WHAT: An annual concert and tribute to NYC animal rescue and no-kill city shelters by 2010. A charity event to benefit local rescue groups and the campaign for NYC's homeless animals.

WHEN: October 4, 2006, 7-1am

WHERE: Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel, 363 W. 16th St. (@ 9th Ave)

TICKETS (21 and over):
$50 GENERAL ADMISSION
$150 VIP ADMISSION
$875 VIP TABLES - 6-7 PEOPLE
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR SHELTER AND RESCUE WORKERS.

To purchase tickets: www.gimmeshelterrockandrescuenyc.org

Courtesy of http://mic-to-mic.blogspot.com/2006/09/beastie-boys-to-perform-45-minute-set.html

[monkey]

wouldnt it be funny if we all wore green or purple or some other really odd color?


no?


ok.

[mellowlikejello]

wouldnt it be funny if we all wore green or purple or some other really odd color?


no?


ok.

it would be slightly funny, yeah.

i wonder if you're supposed to dress nicely for a thing like this?

[jennyb]

wouldnt it be funny if we all wore green or purple or some other really odd color?

Man! We should get matching t-shirts made up... I'd be so down for that! (y) B-nerds of the world unite!

[steve-onpoint]

I'll bee dat. I'll bee dat.

[Laver1969]

Man! We should get matching t-shirts made up... I'd be so down for that! (y) B-nerds of the world unite!

Does everyone have an Oscilloscope shirt?

[Pootytang]

I called Gimme Shelter today to find out if there was a dress code and the nice lady at the other end of the line said it was very casual.

[Documad]

Does everyone have an Oscilloscope shirt?
Oh, good lord. Those things are a hideous color! :p That would sure fit with Pauli's green idea though.

P.S. If I'm going to stand in a pit for about 8 hours, I'm not going to dress up.

[b-grrrlie]

I confirmed with an organizer of the ASPCA benefit show that the Beastie Boys set will be 45 minutes long. The organizer also shared that the band will be doing publicity for the show this week.

Below is the official press release on the concert:

"GIMME SHELTER: Rock & Rescue NYC"
Rockers Unite October 4 in Support of Homeless Animals

WHO: BEASTIE BOYS, THE BLUE OYSTER CULT'S Joe and Al Bouchard, Nellie MCKAY, MARSHALL CRENSHAW, SIC F*CKS, THE CHOKE, MORE, THE STAR SPANGLES, THE DUELLING BANKHEADS. And More Guests T.B.A.

Special appearances by DEBBIE HARRY and MISS GUY

Master of ceremonies: NYC Nightclub Empress CHI CHI VALENTI

Guest Emcees: HANDSOME DICK MANITOBA, comedian MICHAEL SHOWALTER, MAY PANG and adult entertainer Jasmin St. Clair.

DJ Tony Buzzcock and Karmen Guy of Mad Juana will spin records between acts while video tributes to local rescues are projected on the big screen.

HOSTS: RATIONAL ANIMAL, ASPCA

WHAT: An annual concert and tribute to NYC animal rescue and no-kill city shelters by 2010. A charity event to benefit local rescue groups and the campaign for NYC's homeless animals.

WHEN: October 4, 2006, 7-1am

WHERE: Hiro Ballroom at the Maritime Hotel, 363 W. 16th St. (@ 9th Ave)

TICKETS (21 and over):
$50 GENERAL ADMISSION
$150 VIP ADMISSION
$875 VIP TABLES - 6-7 PEOPLE
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR SHELTER AND RESCUE WORKERS.

To purchase tickets: www.gimmeshelterrockandrescuenyc.org
Jeez! I'm so envious right now of yous guys!
Seeing the Beasties live again after such a long time!
And Debbie Harry! And Handsome Dick Manitoba! And Sami Yaffa's girlfriend DJ'ing!
But there's no show from Amazing Mutts?
I wonder if you get treated for something new.... ? ?

[jennyb]

Does everyone have an Oscilloscope shirt?
*raises hand* uuu uuuu I dooooo

If only we all had Oscilloscope lab coats, now that'd be the way to roll. :cool:

God I'm so excited for this, damn yo.

[DandyFop]

I'm glad I'm not the only one trying to figure out what to wear for this, hah.

[b i o n i c]

whatever i wear to work that day. so yeah i'm rocking the speedo, sombrero and a bra

[YoungRemy]

NYC Brouhaha Division

[jennyb]

whatever i wear to work that day. so yeah i'm rocking the speedo, sombrero and a bra

:D (y)

What is it that you do again cowboy?

[b i o n i c]

im a legal coordinator, sports entertainment

you should see what im wearing today

[Chicka B]

Lucky bastards, just kidding. Well since I know that me going is nowhere near a possibility, you guys better give a full review of everything. This includes all 5 senses; how it looked, sounded, felt, smelled, and...tasted? I'm into them details. Alright now kids, have fun. :rolleyes:

[ggirlballa]

have fun(y) & take photos or video or whatever

[lyneday]

NYC Brouhaha Division

Somehow I ended up with two of these

[SandyLove]

I'd have to go with no. Thats got to get annoying quick.

I don't see why acknowledging your fans would get annoying since they are the ones who buy their albums or am I talking to a generation of downloaders who don't buy any music for that matter...... Anyway I would think that true artists like the beastie boys would or could speak to a couple of fans. Maybe, yes, no!!!! :cool:

[DandyFop]

I just bought my plane tickets yeayeayeayeayeaaaaaaaaaa

[paulb]

I just bought my plane tickets yeayeayeayeayeaaaaaaaaaa


HOLLA! should be good times!

[Mr. Smacktackle]

I just bought my plane tickets yeayeayeayeayeaaaaaaaaaa
It's nice to see you all guys being happy about spending money haha jk
:D (y) (y)

[DandyFop]

It's nice to see you all guys being happy about spending money haha jk
:D (y) (y)

Well you only live once right!!

It's gonna be crazy fun. Wish I was in NY more than like 3 days but I'll take anything I can get

[jennyb]

Well you only live once right!!

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[baltogrl71]

I'd have to go with no. Thats got to get annoying quick.
Not true my friends radio station did an interview a couple of years ago, knowing me he called and told me to get down there.there were a bunch of people. I talked with all three, and mca kept trying to get my daughter to sing one of there songs(she's known almost all the words to all their songs since she was four)she wouldn't to my surprise, this kid is never shy.She cried the whole way home about it.They would have stayed longer and chatted, but there body gaurds and others said they couldn't, ad-rock felt bad cuz he was trying to find a pen to autograph my sisters shirt when they were told no, they had to leave.They are three awsome guys and they always keep it real!Do you know if they are sold out?

[SandyLove]

Not true my friends radio station did an interview a couple of years ago, knowing me he called and told me to get down there.there were a bunch of people. I talked with all three, and mca kept trying to get my daughter to sing one of there songs(she's known almost all the words to all their songs since she was four)she wouldn't to my surprise, this kid is never shy.She cried the whole way home about it.They would have stayed longer and chatted, but there body gaurds and others said they couldn't, ad-rock felt bad cuz he was trying to find a pen to autograph my sisters shirt when they were told no, they had to leave.They are three awsome guys and they always keep it real!Do you know if they are sold out?

Good to know baltogrl71, They don't come accross like they're too good for their fans, I wish I were going to NYC :( But I'll have to wait until they come to Canada again!

[baltogrl71]

Ha! I'm so glad I read this, I just got tix! I've been putting off going back east, and my family and friends have been driving me nuts about it. Finally real motivation!

[jennyb]

(y) It's just so awesome how low key this event seems to be! I can't believe there's still tickets available. I made a split decision that day or two later after finding out cuz I thought, for sure if I didn't jump on it the chance would pass me by.

[KENNY GUIDO]

(y) It's just so awesome how low key this event seems to be! I can't believe there's still tickets available. I made a split decision that day or two later after finding out cuz I thought, for sure if I didn't jump on it the chance would pass me by.


Ya, just imagine that If I never passed this along here, no one on this site would have known! ;)

[b i o n i c]

im glad you brought it here first and we wouldve found out later (y)

[jennyb]

muchas gracias kg... muchas gracias

[varilicious]

on the realla...i just found out bout this last night on beastiemania.com so thank it for previously mentioned.com and b-boys.com or i wouldn't have heard abnout this off the heezy event...50 bucks is nothing to see b-boys in the nyc...seen 'em in cleveland in '98 and the nawlins in '04 but to see 'em in nyc...wuuuuuut...can't wait see y'all there...

--we live in brooklyn, brooklyn, brooklyn, brookly........ - digable planets

[KENNY GUIDO]

im glad you brought it here first and we wouldve found out later (y)


yea, but im sure it was easier finding out now to preparing early for the show to save all the headaches!

[mellowlikejello]

well i guess the underage law wins, and i can't go. they told me it's not the the people putting on the show, but the venue that cares, so they can't do anything about it.....

[Laver1969]

well i guess the underage law wins, and i can't go. they told me it's not the the people putting on the show, but the venue that cares, so they can't do anything about it.....

Dress up like a UPS delivery gal. That always works.

[b i o n i c]

you and me both, laver - lets rock the poop brown ups gear! c'mon!!

[steve-onpoint]

I'll bee dat. I'll bee dat. :D

[Laver1969]

I just got word that Alfredo will NOT be performing with them at the benefit gig.

[Kid Presentable]

I just got word that Alfredo will NOT be performing with them at the benefit gig.
hmmm

[pshabi]

hmmm
It'll be a short short hip hop only set, which is what I expected anyway.

[Astra]

I don't see why acknowledging your fans would get annoying since they are the ones who buy their albums or am I talking to a generation of downloaders who don't buy any music for that matter...... Anyway I would think that true artists like the beastie boys would or could speak to a couple of fans. Maybe, yes, no!!!! :cool:

It's not that "fans" are annoying it's that some are fanatics per se.
I've seen people get down right stupid over a famous persons presense. I have a rule I never ask for anything from them. They have given me and the public so much already. There's so much that they do that we don't see.
I've been asked to get an autograph from someone, for someone... I'd never ask for myself (I really dunno what I'd do with such a thing) but it means more to that person than it embarasses me to ask for one, because I guess it's not that odd.
The Ballroom is Japanese themed "Hiro" is a Japanese name. Here is a link (http://www.themaritimehotel.com/hiroBallroom.html) to the hotel site with a picture. You can decide how to dress better after seeing the ballroom. Also it mentions that you agree to be PHOTOGRAPHED so maybe something you wouldn't mind people seeing you in forever is a good choice..
I must work the morning after so I'll be attending the event but not the after party.

It's great to see so many people coming out for this I hope you enjoy your stay in NYC :)

See you there!

[Kid Presentable]

It'll be a short short hip hop only set, which is what I expected anyway.
What about Amery?

[paulb]

What about Amery?


EXACTLY! I dont expect to hear Sabrosa, but if Amery isnt there that is a definite hip hop set, cause Amery is the drum tech too, so....find me that out.

[Moorish]

It's not that "fans" are annoying it's that some are fanatics per se.
I've seen people get down right stupid over a famous persons presense. I have a rule I never ask for anything from them. They have given me and the public so much already. There's so much that they do that we don't see.
I've been asked to get an autograph from someone, for someone... I'd never ask for myself (I really dunno what I'd do with such a thing) but it means more to that person than it embarasses me to ask for one, because I guess it's not that odd.
The Ballroom is Japanese themed "Hiro" is a Japanese name. Here is a link (http://www.themaritimehotel.com/hiroBallroom.html) to the hotel site with a picture. You can decide how to dress better after seeing the ballroom. Also it mentions that you agree to be PHOTOGRAPHED so maybe something you wouldn't mind people seeing you in forever is a good choice..
I must work the morning after so I'll be attending the event but not the after party.

It's great to see so many people coming out for this I hope you enjoy your stay in NYC :)

See you there!

The after party?

[cj hood]

i sent out the bat signal to find out if this a hiphop or hardcore set......cuz i don't wanna go unless its hiphop.....i'll let ya know if i find anything out.......

[DandyFop]

I don't give a shit if they come out and tell shitty knock knock jokes and try to sell me some food dehydration system for 45 minutes, I'm just excited to see them!!!


And I second this sentiment: after party?

Fuck what the hell am I going to wear to this!

[paul jones]

Fuck what the hell am I going to wear to this!

Spider-man outfit

[Pootytang]

I wonder if cameras are allowed into this event.

[steve-onpoint]

I wonder if cameras are allowed into this event.

that's a good ?, Pooty.

I saw that there are no flashes allowed at the event. I take it that's courtesy to the performers that evening.

[b i o n i c]

if it said 'no flash', then you're probably alright to take pics otherwise

[Pootytang]

Sheeet, if its going to be that kind of party, I'm gonna bring my Hi-8 with Nightvision.

[steve-onpoint]

Sheeet, if its going to be that kind of party, I'm gonna bring my Hi-8 with Nightvision.

:rolleyes: :D :p

[cj hood]

I don't give a shit if they come out and tell shitty knock knock jokes and try to sell me some food dehydration system for 45 minutes, I'm just excited to see them!!!


And I second this sentiment: after party?

Fuck what the hell am I going to wear to this!

i might just have to go to run my fingers thru dandy's fire red hair....

[paul jones]

I wish I hadn't come to New York last April and knew about this instead:(

[monkey]

oh i just realized ive been to this venue. actually, it's more like a club-like atmosphere. afterparties there are always fun. the upstairs has a great little lounge/bar area that has fantastic little dark nooks.

[lyneday]

Those of you going, are you meeting up beforehand or anything??

I was going to try to get out of work early to get into the city early, but I kinda got fired Monday and then rehired the same day, so I'm kinda on eggshells. BUt incase boss is in some terrific mood and I can get out a bit early, I wanted to see if there's any plans.

[jennyb]

... the upstairs has a great little lounge/bar area that has fantastic little dark nooks.

Yep I'z there for a few cocktails myself once upon a time! It's a pretty dope lil place. (y)

[bigblu89]

I think I may have to break down and check this thing out.

We should all wear "Hello My Name Is" Stickers and put our BBMB names on it.

[steve-onpoint]

:D

[monkey]

I think I may have to break down and check this thing out.

We should all wear "Hello My Name Is" Stickers and put our BBMB names on it.

come!!!!!!!!! (y) (y) :p :) (y)

[Laver1969]

Damn...i wish i could make it out early. I'll be there on Sat. for the HHHonors.

[bigblu89]

Any word on wether or not the boys would be headlining the show, or around what time they're scheduled to take the stage?
B/c with work and whatnot, I probably wouldn't getteher till 8:30.

[beastiegirrl101]

currently trying to find someone to do the drive with me because I doubt Sarky is interested. . .if so, Im there.

[steve-onpoint]

Any word on wether or not the boys would be headlining the show, or around what time they're scheduled to take the stage?
B/c with work and whatnot, I probably wouldn't getteher till 8:30.

My educated guess is that they won't be going on till after 8:30. But that's just a hypothesis.

And I just got word that some of The Goats crew (http://www.myspace.com/thegoats1992) will be in the house with us that night. :D

[DandyFop]

currently trying to find someone to do the drive with me because I doubt Sarky is interested. . .if so, Im there.

Oh my hizzle, if you and bigblu come....holy sheeeeet. This is gonna kick ass. I would love to see you and Sarky driving to this together hahahah...Okay seriously though you guys have to come

[DandyFop]

i might just have to go to run my fingers thru dandy's fire red hair....

:(

creepy

how's the weather at night? Cold? I have some neat leg warmers.

[DIGI]

cj shoodn't.

[Astra]

Any word on wether or not the boys would be headlining the show, or around what time they're scheduled to take the stage?
B/c with work and whatnot, I probably wouldn't getteher till 8:30.

Yes they are . There's an article in AM NewYork (free paper) from earlier this week. It says they are headlining.

[JasonP]

My educated guess is that they won't be going on till after 8:30. But that's just a hypothesis.

And I just got word that some of The Goats crew (http://www.myspace.com/thegoats1992) will be in the house with us that night. :D

Will the goats be performing??? Man I loved those guys.

[cj hood]

awol is in europe with mars volta.....he's the beasties drum kit guy.....so maybe it is a hiphop show......i'm still checkin.......

[steve-onpoint]

Will the goats be performing??? Man I loved those guys.

The Goats aren't slated to perform. But Derek and I have been known to run amok. ;)

[b i o n i c]

sometimes known for the flintstone flop

[cj hood]

just gotta call......supposedly......its a hiphop set.......mmm will be there.......they're gonna go on between 9 and 10pm.......but they're only doing a few trax.....doesn't sound like a 45 minute set......but who knows....

the place is super small and they oversold tix......so shits gonna be packed shoulder to shoulder.....

[Pootytang]

http://www.beastieboys.com/news.php

[cj hood]

"a little shorter than usual?"......well usual is 2 hours or so.....then a little shorter would seem at least an hour......who knows......

[DandyFop]

the place is super small and they oversold tix......so shits gonna be packed shoulder to shoulder.....

I was wondering why it hadn't sold out yet...and the website is still selling general admission tix...hmm

[Laver1969]

http://www.beastieboys.com/news.php

Ha...nothing quite like an Official 5 days notice to confirm it.

[Laver1969]

"a little shorter than usual?"......well usual is 2 hours or so.....then a little shorter would seem at least an hour......who knows......

My guess is 10-12 songs.

MMM will be jet-lagged coming from his 10/2 Perth show, so someone have a starbucks ready for him.

[Pootytang]

I was wondering why it hadn't sold out yet...and the website is still selling general admission tix...hmm
Clear yo Box.

[steve-onpoint]

the place is super small and they oversold tix.....

:eek: They're still selling tix.

[DandyFop]

Clear yo Box.

Done

[jennyb]

the place is super small and they oversold tix......so shits gonna be packed shoulder to shoulder.....

:( That doesn't sound good.

[KENNY GUIDO]

My guess is 10-12 songs.

MMM will be jet-lagged coming from his 10/2 Perth show, so someone have a starbucks ready for him.


if there are that many groups performing, I think 12 is a bit too much. they would take too much time away from the other groups plus your going to have some speeches and words from the Animal groups.

Im betting 5 or 6 songs....8 at the most.

[KENNY GUIDO]

I don't care if they play 2 songs.
50 bucks is worth it for such a tiny venue in the middle of NYC.
It's going to be completely Ill.
This is a true fans' dream show.

P.S. For those of us old enough to be concerned with this, I'll be writing this off on my federal income taxes as it's a charitable contribution.


the beasties opening for Madonna in 84 at Escapes on long island for $10 admission was a dream show!

[Laver1969]

P.S. Have they EVER played a venue this small? Not even the CYH tour shows were in places this small.

I saw them do a "Secret Session" in Chicago in 04. They performed 3 songs for an audience of 100 people. I wouldn't really classify the performance as a concert. It was more like we were watching them sound check/practice. Very relaxed, intimate setting.

This benefit gig should be a bit different though. A more concertish feel.

[joon]

I have some neat leg warmers.
Wow, i think that is the greatest thing i have read here.
thanks for that.

[Laver1969]

I've got the MP3 of that show Lave, but you're right that it wasn't you're typical "LIVE Concert" that this is going to be.

Hmmm...you sure it's Chicago? I don't believe the Chicago show was recorded.

However, they also did a similar-type show in Atlanta. And that one was recorded by the radio station that promoted the show. The did So Watcha Want in Atlanta and not in Chicago.

[Laver1969]

Back to the thread topic.

Who is going to record the benefit gig?

[Justin]

I'd drive to NYC from pittsburgh...if i had people here that would go with me!!!

[paulb]

I'd drive to NYC from pittsburgh...if i had people here that would go with me!!!


im going alone from Vancouver, Pittsburg aint shit, just kiddin. There will be alot of people to meet you at the venue.

[cj hood]

i can't believe people are flying in from around the world for 20 minutes........

[DandyFop]

i can't believe people are flying in from around the world for 20 minutes........

Had I known, I might not have decided to go. But whatever, it's all done now! Tickets purchased, so I might as well make the best of it. Can't wait to see everyone

[steve-onpoint]

i can't believe people are flying in from around the world for 20 minutes........
CJ, How did the 45 min set suddenly become a 20 min set? How are you getting this info?

[cj hood]

CJ, How did the 45 min set suddenly become a 20 min set? How are you getting this info?


miranamee said 45min........someone from the beastie camp said around 20......

[JasonP]

well....hopefully the crowd will demand an encore. There will be a lot of beastie boys fans there who will want more.

[Documad]

someone from the beastie camp said around 20......
Someone you talked to yourself? M's info was from an organizer of the event. There's never any guarantee. You have to take what comes when you decide to do something silly. :) I'm with Jenny. If they play a couple of tunes on a casio keyboard, that's cool with me.

I never need much of an excuse to go to Manhattan in the fall. The hard part isn't going to be the travel -- it's going to be the waiting around for Beasties to hit the stage when I could be at the film festival. :rolleyes:

[monkey]

we should have silly singalongs while we wait.:p

the wheels on the bus go round and round....

[Laver1969]

Where's ampm? Are ya gonna be posting to the board from your cellphone again?

[paulb]

I'm with Jenny.


:eek: me too.


shit, only 2 days till bboys!!!!!!!!!! Im flying out tomorrow night!

[fonky pizza]

Wow! You're lucky!!!

Post some feedback of the show on here!!

have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!(y)

[KENNY GUIDO]

2 October 2006

BEASTIE BOYS: BENEFIT CONCERT IN NYC / SOUTH AMERICAN DATES

Beastie Boys will be performing at the Gimmie Shelter: Rock & Rescue benefit next week in New York City to support animal rescue and no-kill city shelters. It's a good cause - check it out. Details as follows:

7pm, Wednesday October 4
Hiro at the Maritime Hotel
363 W 16th St (at 9th Ave), New York City

You can get tickets here. (Note: this one's 21+. Also, the set will be a little shorter than usual - given it's a benefit show with all those other bands).

After that, it's South America: Date Location Tickets
10/29/2006 Marina da Gloria - TIM Festival, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil On Sale
10/31/2006 Pedreira - TIM Festival, Curitiba, Brazil On Sale
11/03/2006 BUE Festival, Buenos Aires, Argentina On Sale
11/04/2006 Santiago de Chile, Espacio de Riesco, Santiago, Chile TBA

[ggirlballa]

wow u guys seem excited!!!!

have fun!

[Toast is Wild]

questions 2:
anybody know what time the B Boys hit the stage?
anyone have vip tix for this?
thank you that is allllllllllllllllllllll

[CHECKHEAD2004]

I just found out about the show and luckily scored some tics!!
BBoys!! back in action!

[countrymikedj]

Damn that is gonna be ill!

[jennyb]

my bags are packed and I'm ready to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D (y)

[paulb]

my bags are packed and I'm ready to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D (y)


way to copy what i said.

[lyneday]

As of yesterday, they were selling only VIP tickets.

My friend has too much work to do and doesn't think they can make the show. Anyone need a ticket? It's the GA $50.00 one.


I was wondering why it hadn't sold out yet...and the website is still selling general admission tix...hmm

[paulb]

11h till i fly out to the T. and on to nyc.

[laurie_hammy]

Im so excited for yall. Cant believe you get to see the Beastie's live after so long. Word

[Astra]

questions 2:
anybody know what time the B Boys hit the stage?
anyone have vip tix for this?
thank you that is allllllllllllllllllllll

Dunno when they hit stage-
yes, and
you're welcome :)


They've made some changes to the website... Also there are general admission tickets available on the site last I checked as well as VIP. They've made the age req animated and are offering t-shirts... Also they actually felt the need to post
VIP tickets do not guarantee access to musicians [insert] laugh of the kids in the South Park during the song about Kyle's mom.

[kleptomaniac]

Also they actually felt the need to post
VIP tickets do not guarantee access to musicians [insert] laugh of the kids in the South Park during the song about Kyle's mom.

LOL

[Toast is Wild]

yeh i saw the Sonic Youth at the Hiro last year and the Balcony exactly wasnt the place to be for that....probably the worst seats will actually be at the table..... woop wopp.

[KENNY GUIDO]

i think im gonna kill a stray kitten before the show! ;)

[lyneday]

i think im gonna kill a stray kitten before the show! ;)


so mean yet stephen lynch's kill a kitten is now stuck in my head

[Laver1969]

Thanks to lyneday for posting this in the Beastie Press section. (http://www.beastieboys.com/bbs/showthread.php?p=1316865#post1316865)

(y)

[Justin]

Thanks to lyneday for posting this in the Beastie Press section. (http://www.beastieboys.com/bbs/showthread.php?p=1316865#post1316865)

(y)


Lets go Mets!

[KENNY GUIDO]

well, I guess they will be performing for 60 minutes, according to Adrock!:D

[KENNY GUIDO]

I think thats great that they are giving thier proceeds to animal shelters. Im an animal lover myself and it make me cringe to hear that animals that are not adopted get put down. Ive had dogs an cats all my life and I cant imagine having a stable life without a pet. my pets are my family!

[Laver1969]

I just talked to most of the BBMB crew that is in NY. They are first in line at the venue. Doors should be opening soon.

I'll report back as I get info...

[kleptomaniac]

you guys are our ears and our eyes :)

[ampm]

I just saw Dandy. She's smoking menthols.

[Laver1969]

The BBMB crew is front and center. Pics and some video will taken. Turntable's are set up, too.

[ggirlballa]

this feels weird that a whole group of BBMB'ers are at the same place at the same time....

[kleptomaniac]

this feels weird that a whole group of BBMB'ers are at the same place at the same time....

technically right now on the boards, we are all at the same place at the same time (depending on what time zone you are in) but i see what you mean, that is weird. i wanna get in on this shindig, man.

i can feel the anticipation all the way down here in georgia.

[Chicka B]

I'm SO EXCITED...even though I'm not there. But I'm excited about the pics and video! And for you guys! Yet jealous because I'm at home tryin to work on a research paper and got school tomorrow, while y'all are with the Beastie Boys! Damn it, I can't concentrate I hate school.

[kleptomaniac]

i like school. old school, that is. :cool:

[Laver1969]

We're still a few hours from the Beasties hitting the stage. But my gut tells me there might be some new material performed.

[kleptomaniac]

We're still a few hours from the Beasties hitting the stage. But my gut tells me there might be some new material performed.

no really???!! :eek:

[Laver1969]

This just in from Youngremy...there's a silent auction for the miniature fanboat that was used in the Ch-Check It Out video.

MMM is onstage checking out the equipment...and they're probably about an hour away from hitting the stage.

[adrock1988]

BUT WHERE'S SIR CRAFTY?

[Kid Presentable]

:D

[Bobtwi]

wow...

i wish they had posted something before i bought my ticket that you had to be 21. i bought 2 tickets for me and my boyfriend, he's 22, i'm 19....


....i haven't been this sad in a long long time.

they better refund me. but that doesnt make up for it, i wonder if i should try using a fake ID? i dunno what to do.......

:(I'm only on page 2 so forgive me if I'm repeating someone else.Fake ID's are a dime a dozen(and when I say dozen you know what I'm talkin bout boy)in NYC.Plus if you're hot you have nothing to worry about.

[varilicious]

holy shit...best show i've ever been to...no more than 400 people with b-boys right fuckin there...totally on point...great vibes and much love in the air...got soaked on way home but didn't matter...here's the setlist from what i remember (not exact order but pretty damn close) :
Slow & Low
Sure Shot
Egg Man
Shake Your Rump
Hello Brooklyn
Triple Trouble
Root Down
No Sleep Till Brooklyn
Pass The Mic
Body Movin
3 MC's and 1 DJ
Ch-Check It Out
Intergalactic
So Watcha Want

[Kid Presentable]

holy shit...best show i've ever been to...no more than 400 people with b-boys right fuckin there...totally on point...great vibes and much love in the air...got soaked on way home but didn't matter...here's the setlist from what i remember (not exact order but pretty damn close) :
Slow & Low
Sure Shot
Egg Man
Shake Your Rump
Hello Brooklyn
Triple Trouble
Root Down
No Sleep Till Brooklyn
Pass The Mic
Body Movin
3 MC's and 1 DJ
Ch-Check It Out
Intergalactic
So Watcha Want

Anything with Slow & Low is a winner.

[ggirlballa]

holy shit...best show i've ever been to...no more than 400 people with b-boys right fuckin there...totally on point...great vibes and much love in the air...got soaked on way home but didn't matter...here's the setlist from what i remember (not exact order but pretty damn close) :
Slow & Low
Sure Shot
Egg Man
Shake Your Rump
Hello Brooklyn
Triple Trouble
Root Down
No Sleep Till Brooklyn
Pass The Mic
Body Movin
3 MC's and 1 DJ
Ch-Check It Out
Intergalactic
So Watcha Want

lucky homie!

[monkey]

this (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v438/moonstar85/?action=view&current=1005060016.flv)is from my cell phone. i have about 6 or 7 of them.

[KENNY GUIDO]

nice!!!!


I didnt go....saving all my NRG for the HHH show!

[Kid Presentable]

this (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v438/moonstar85/?action=view&current=1005060016.flv)is from my cell phone. i have about 6 or 7 of them.
pauli, was the setlist right?

[Kid Presentable]

Shit. You good people.

(y)

[mellowlikejello]

amazing.

everything was great! the setlist, the boys, the performance..... the venue, atmosphere, energy... ahhh! it was incredible. we were all so close to the stage...

this will be a night i'll never forget.


most of you who were there don't know who i am, i'm Kim, i was standing second from the front, the blonde girl next to pooty.

people, get those pics posted!!!!!

[YoungRemy]

bionic and i got some good video...

maybe 6 complete songs or so...

[gorilla]

Y'know sometimes I wish I never got my shit together and had no resposibilty just so I could be part of that creepy over 21 crew that follows bands around all over the world.

Y'know live in my parents basement, play dress up with Beastie dolls, milk and cereal all day baby.

Now that's purpose.

[MixMasterMikeD]

That concert blew my pantaloons off. That was my third B-boy concert. My first was MSG in 99, second was the 9:30 club in DC, 2004. I didn't think the DC show could be topped, but once again, the boys proved me wrong. I was a little worried is was going to be a punk show due to MMM being in Oz a couple of days ago and this being called a "rock" event. Don't get me wrong, b-boy punk is great, but I'd rather hear the classics. When I saw mix setting up his equipment I nearly dropped a deuce.

By, the way - hi, I'm Mike. I was the kid up front w/ the red hat (been around here for years just never posted).To the girl to my right who was getting shoved around, I apologize...I was just trying not to get kicked out of the front myself from being pushed onto the stage.

[Laver1969]

It sounds like the BBMB crew got some nice props and shoutouts!!!

Get those pics and videos up. (y)

See y'all on Saturday!

[YoungRemy]

Y'know sometimes I wish I never got my shit together and had no resposibilty just so I could be part of that creepy over 21 crew that follows bands around all over the world.

Y'know live in my parents basement, play dress up with Beastie dolls, milk and cereal all day baby.

Now that's purpose.

what kept you from attending the show?

so anyone who has a job and can afford a trip to NY doesnt have responsibility?

bottom line, if you were there, you saw a great show...
if not, why are you crying about it?

[ampm]

Y'know sometimes I wish I never got my shit together and had no resposibilty just so I could be part of that creepy over 21 crew that follows bands around all over the world.

Y'know live in my parents basement, play dress up with Beastie dolls, milk and cereal all day baby.

Now that's purpose.

I'm 26 and often I dress up in the Intergalactic outfit just to post on the messageboard. I don't have the Beastie Boys dolls, but I do have old G.I. Joe's dressed up in the Sabotage outfits. Once in a heated battle between figures, I used an old Tab bottle as a missle and broke it. I ended up slicing my finger and bleeding all over "Mike D.'s" outfit. So now I just pretend that Mike is wearing a fireman's jacket.

[enree erzweglle]

Y'know sometimes I wish I never got my shit together and had no resposibilty just so I could be part of that creepy over 21 crew that follows bands around all over the world.

Y'know live in my parents basement, play dress up with Beastie dolls, milk and cereal all day baby.

Now that's purpose.You're turned around maybe. I think a lot of the people who go to things like this can do so because they're responsible in terms of work and managing their lives & themselves.

[Kid Presentable]

Everyone from the message board who attended the show last night earned a special merit badge -- for standing 4 hours before the Beastie Boys took the stage. It was brutal.

The first couple rows of fans in front of the stage were all message board people, which was damn cool. So much solidarity! From the very start of the show, it was evident that everyone in the ballroom was there to see one band: Beastie Boys. I think it might have sucked to be any other band on the stage last night.

The Beastie Boys' set was high energy. They all delivered -- even Mike who appeared to be under the weather (at least I think so). All of us BBMBers marveled at Mike's hair. In fact, someone suggested after the show that we all get perms to commemorate the evening and honor Mike. (That did NOT happen, by the way -- but it should have.)

I can't do a blow-by-blow account of the show. I'm too tired. A group of us went out after the show.

"Slow and Low" as an opener was perfect.

During "Root Down," the weave got a big response. The audience chanted "Go! Go! Go!" in unison. Funny stuff.

The set was about 50 minutes long, like the organizer said it would be. It went by too fast. Although everyone was exhausted from the hours of standing, we would have stood longer to hear more Beastie Boys.

I didn't take a lot of photos and video because I wanted to enjoy the show without fussing with a camera. Bionic and Dandyfop got some really good video. You'll have to wait for them to post. In the meantime, here's one video clip that I took of "Intergalactic" (the sound ain't all that great):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRjfYqh6bT8

After the show, it was raining, so we all stood around waiting for it to let up. We happened to be standing by the door that the band exited, so some of us got to talk with them. I asked Yauch about new songs. He said that they were working on stuff but that it's all still in the development stages.

Cey came out and visited with us too. Great guy.

More later...

Mira-licious. Thanks.(y)

[laurie_hammy]

Everyone from the message board who attended the show last night earned a special merit badge -- for standing 4 hours before the Beastie Boys took the stage. It was brutal.

The first couple rows of fans in front of the stage were all message board people, which was damn cool. So much solidarity! From the very start of the show, it was evident that everyone in the ballroom was there to see one band: Beastie Boys. I think it might have sucked to be any other band on the stage last night.

The Beastie Boys' set was high energy. They all delivered -- even Mike who appeared to be under the weather (at least I think so). All of us BBMBers marveled at Mike's hair. In fact, someone suggested after the show that we all get perms to commemorate the evening and honor Mike. (That did NOT happen, by the way -- but it should have.)

I can't do a blow-by-blow account of the show. I'm too tired. A group of us went out after the show.

"Slow and Low" as an opener was perfect.

During "Root Down," the weave got a big response. The audience chanted "Go! Go! Go!" in unison. Funny stuff.

The set was about 50 minutes long, like the organizer said it would be. It went by too fast. Although everyone was exhausted from the hours of standing, we would have stood longer to hear more Beastie Boys.

I didn't take a lot of photos and video because I wanted to enjoy the show without fussing with a camera. Bionic and Dandyfop got some really good video. You'll have to wait for them to post. In the meantime, here's one video clip that I took of "Intergalactic" (the sound ain't all that great):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRjfYqh6bT8

After the show, it was raining, so we all stood around waiting for it to let up. We happened to be standing by the door that the band exited, so some of us got to talk with them. I asked Yauch about new songs. He said that they were working on stuff but that it's all still in the development stages.

Cey came out and visited with us too. Great guy.

More later...

I feel like crying. Seriously fuck you all haha. Jk. I hope yall realise how lucky you are. Im sitting here in Australia, the otherside of the world, at 12:46am watching a clip of Beastie's from some lucky motherfucker filming them from 1 metre away. Im actually sad right now. You bastards betta get this shit up on the hub haha. Or I will actually cry.

[gorilla]

what kept you from attending the show?

so anyone who has a job and can afford a trip to NY doesnt have responsibility?

bottom line, if you were there, you saw a great show...
if not, why are you crying about it?

Sorry if I came off bitter, it was meant to be a true post, not a crybaby one.

I realize everyone is tight around here, and I don't mean to offend.

[Kid Presentable]

Sorry if I came off bitter, it was meant to be a true post, not a crybaby one.

I realize everyone is tight around here, and I don't mean to offend.
Was 'creepy' a tongue-in-cheek comment?

[Justin]

I hope you all had a GREAT time! It sounds like you did. It's so cool adrock is wearing new york mets gear again...its sorta like a retro (86) look for him..(y) This is like the first time he has had a retro look and im sure he didnt even think about that lol...but cool(y)

So what time did the beasties end up taking the stage? Did the other bands suck? or did it just suck to have to wait for the boys?

Sounds like some of you got recognized on stage. What were the pooty shoutouts about?

Any NEW cool mixmaster mike add-ons? For example for slow and low did he use the original beat or the hello nasty tour sorta beat?

I wish I would have went now! Next time im gonna stop procrastinating so much and just DO IT MAN!

Im also happy to see that the first rows were all message board members. I hope you all got to know one another well and got funky.

Lets go METS!

[Justin]

I say lets go Mets because we really don't have a team here in pittsburgh, except for the nl batting champion whom came from the red sox organization:mad:

[YoungRemy]

there was an elevated level that led to the bar stage left of the performance area. there was a small conglomerate of bbmb'ers who held down that area all night, including Documad, Lyneday and her friend, Bionic, and myself...

Documad spotted MMM setting up his turntables at around 9 or 10 PM, and then he mingled in the crowd for a bit...

Pootytang made contact with one of the crew managers from the Pageant Tour, the one featured in Pootytang's adventure (Did you Check to see if it was up Mike's butt?) and Jerome Crooks Angry World... he told Pooty that the band was working on 35 new songs as new material...

it appeared Adam H was wearing the same blue shirt and Mets hat from the NY Post photoshoot that printed yesterday...

And the band did not throw any bones, ie, new material... but any show with Slow and Low, Egg Man, Hello Brooklyn, and No Sleep Till Brooklyn is an instant classic in my book...

[Kid Presentable]

I dig what Remy is saying. I'd love to hear a setlist like that. And 35 songs? Wow.

[monkey]

so amazing. i lack the words to describe just how amazing it was.

there was such bbmb solidarity! i saw a whole bunch of yous even though i didnt socialize much. after waiting that long, i was so exhausted that when the bboys set ended, i had to go outside and get some air. and it was raining! i waled in the rain for like 15 minutes just trying to get my head around the fact that i just experienced one of the most amazing nights of my life.

i LOVE mike d's jew-fro.

[midzi]

So cool guys.(y)

Please post your videos and pics.

[lyneday]

So cool guys.(y)

Please post your videos and pics.


I'm going to set up an album that everyone can upload their pix and videos to.
When my brain is functioning a bit better I'll put mine up and put the link on here.

[Friis gal]

oh so very cool, thanks man (y)

[DandyFop]

I got some great video and pics. I was in like the exact same place as I was for the Sundance show. Me and Bionic are going to try to splice something together even though I didn't learn my lesson from last time and you can still hear my white girl ass singing on every song.

Waiting for the Bboys was agonizing, the show felt a little haphazard and poorly planned. In any other situation I probably would have really enjoyed some of the bands, but we were all there for the Beastie Boys.

I go home tonight so I will post pics and video asap. Thanks to everyone at the show who was so nice - Can't believe I was an idiot and had a chance to talk to the boys and was just out of it.

[midzi]

Great Thanks.

[Laver1969]

To all: If you could have gone to this show but didn't, you should kick yourself.

*kicks self*

[lyneday]

Here's (http://www.imagestation.com/3070899/3970631312) the link for the album

Feel free to add your pix and videos

[laurie_hammy]

It was less than 1 meter. Haha.

If it makes you feel any better, Adrock thanked people for coming from all over the world to attend the show. He listed places, and Australia was one of them. He was recognizing that Mix Master Mike had just arrived from Australia.

To all: If you could have gone to this show but didn't, you should kick yourself.

What a Legend. Its crazy how much I think about Adrock an idle that KiNg. I friggin record video's of myself rapping Adrock verses then make the voice go over myne so it looks like I have Adrock voice. I got his hair, his dance. I look up to that guy more than anyone on this whole earth.

Thanks for that, im cheered up a bit now ;) .

[dansemy]

Wassup everybody. Long-time lurker/seldom poster, but I couldn't let this go by without posting something. I've seen the Boys many times over the years (Worcester Centrum 87 was my first). The only show I can compare this benefit show to was my favorite BBoys show from 1991 at the Building (NYC with Cypress Hill). Intimate and off the hook! Building show still goes down as my #1 but this benefit one just jumped to #2. Slow and Low, No Sleep, Hello Brooklyn were all classic. It felt like the energy from the club shows they did after Check Your Head.

By the way, I was the guy with the Paul's Boutique shirt with my wife on the stairs to the bar. Met a couple of super nice board people but don't know they're BBMB names. Anyway, just wanted to say it was a great show and it was nice to meet you all.

P.S. Are tickets to the Hip Hop Honors show available? I thought it was invite only. Thanks for the help. -Dan

[Mr. Juice]

Still doing it, huh...

The Beastie Boys never cease to amaze me! Mike D went 5 for 5 with 7 RBI's, Adrock had two doubles and three stolen bases, and MCA was in prime "praying mantis" mode--turning it on when he needed to.

What a night! The club was intimate, the crowd was bouncing, and if I didn’t bring along three eye witnesses I’d swear that I dreamt the whole thing up.

HIGHLIGHTS:

NEW INTRO
Mix Master Mike showed up with a new intro incorporating more scratches than beat drops. He didn’t go cold turkey though, scratching in Michael Buffer’s “Let’s get ready to rumble!” as the Beasties made their way to the stage (which was probably only a foot or two off the ground--the smallest stage I’ve ever seen them play on).

MIKE D'S HAIR
It’s getting curly and it’s looking great!

COLOR COORDINATED SHIRTS
There’s no way this could be a coincidence, Mike D was wearing red, Adrock in blue, and MCA in green. Three colors in the spectrum were well represented. Just curious though, what happens if Mike D and Adrock show up to the venue with the same colored top? Does one have seniority over the other? Do they have back-up shirts? Do they make dibs on colors beforehand?

LET'S GO METS!
Adrock’s black Mets hat (cocked to the left a bit)! Another reason to love Adam Horovitz, he’s a Mets fan.

MIKE D'S TEA CUP
Between every few songs he took a sip. We’ve seen pimp cups in recent years, but I’ve never seen an MC with a tea cup. He may have been battling a cold, but Mike (aka Clarence) showed up big time, stepping out front for most of the songs. In my opinion he was the game’s MVP.

MMM's BEAT DROPPAGE
He dropped some new ones in there that made my body move like it’s never moved before. However, I do have a question for the Beastie faithful, is there a grace period for when beats can and cannot be dropped? As I’m sure you know, whenever the Beasties play a song from To the Five Boroughs, they’ll rhyme over the entire album instrumental. I was hoping their performance of “Ch-Check It Out” would include some new Mix Master Mike beat drops, but it didn’t. When are they officially allowed to drop in new beats to their latest material? I’m thinking by 2007-08, “Triple Trouble,” “Ch-Check It Out,” and “Right Right Now Now” will all get the special Mix Master Mike treatment.

BROOKLYN
The double shout-out to Brooklyn! The folks at Hiro (the venue) were treated to both “Hello Brooklyn” and “No Sleep Till Brooklyn.”

THE WEAVE
It never gets old! During the breakdown of “Root Down” the Beasties Boys broke into this award winning dance routine, however they did hesitate. Mike D surveyed the stage and quickly commented, “I don’t know if it’s regulation?” MCA and Adrock started making their moves, and before you know it, (on possibly the smallest stage they've ever done it) the Beastie Boys were weaving.

LET'S GO FINGER!
Since we’re in the playoff season, a chant for Mike D’s finger seemed appropriate during the “fresssshhhh” stop-down in “Ch-Check It Out!” Like a champ he dropped the finger, Mix Master dropped the beat, and the Beasties hit another home run out of the ballpark.

BANTER
After “Hello Brooklyn” Mike made a comment to Adrock (I believe it was in reference to the lyric about Nick and his shrimpy, limp appendage). Adrock was claiming that he was just making an observation on the matter. MCA chimed in and said that Adrock was merely being a good journalist. Good inside humor for the Paul’s Boutique purists!

THE ENCORE
You never know what’s going to happen at a benefit concert. Some sound guy could turn on his pocket flashlight, whirl it a couple times, and that could be the end of your set. Before the Beastie Boys performed “Three MC’s and One DJ” they looked off stage and asked how much time was left. After the song, they said that was their last one and exited the stage. Fortunately though, they came back with a sweat-induced “Intergalactic” (in which Adrock curiously skipped over the “D-rrrop”) and a manic, bounce-filled “So What’cha Want?”

[Laver1969]

MMM's BEAT DROPPAGE
However, I do have a question for the Beastie faithful, is there a grace period for when beats can and cannot be dropped? As I’m sure you know, whenever the Beasties play a song from To the Five Boroughs, they’ll rhyme over the entire album instrumental. I was hoping their performance of “Ch-Check It Out” would include some new Mix Master Mike beat drops, but it didn’t. When are they officially allowed to drop in new beats to their latest material? I’m thinking by 2007-08, “Triple Trouble,” “Ch-Check It Out,” and “Right Right Now Now” will all get the special Mix Master Mike treatment.

Very nice recap of the evening. (y)

To address your question...since MMM has only been with the Beasties for two albums we don't really know how long the grace period is. I don't believe MMM switched up the beats to any HN songs during the HN In The Round tour. So based on that, I would say he'll switch up the beats on TT5B once there is newer album.

[paul jones]

Still doing it, huh...

The Beastie Boys never cease to amaze me! Mike D went 5 for 5 with 7 RBI's, Adrock had two doubles and three stolen bases, and MCA was in prime "praying mantis" mode--turning it on when he needed to.

What a night! The club was intimate, the crowd was bouncing, and if I didn’t bring along three eye witnesses I’d swear that I dreamt the whole thing up.

HIGHLIGHTS:

NEW INTRO
Mix Master Mike showed up with a new intro incorporating more scratches than beat drops. He didn’t go cold turkey though, scratching in Michael Buffer’s “Let’s get ready to rumble!” as the Beasties made their way to the stage (which was probably only a foot or two off the ground--the smallest stage I’ve ever seen them play on).

MIKE D'S HAIR
It’s getting curly and it’s looking great!

COLOR COORDINATED SHIRTS
There’s no way this could be a coincidence, Mike D was wearing red, Adrock in blue, and MCA in green. Three colors in the spectrum were well represented. Just curious though, what happens if Mike D and Adrock show up to the venue with the same colored top? Does one have seniority over the other? Do they have back-up shirts? Do they make dibs on colors beforehand?

LET'S GO METS!
Adrock’s black Mets hat (cocked to the left a bit)! Another reason to love Adam Horovitz, he’s a Mets fan.

MIKE D'S TEA CUP
Between every few songs he took a sip. We’ve seen pimp cups in recent years, but I’ve never seen an MC with a tea cup. He may have been battling a cold, but Mike (aka Clarence) showed up big time, stepping out front for most of the songs. In my opinion he was the game’s MVP.

MMM's BEAT DROPPAGE
He dropped some new ones in there that made my body move like it’s never moved before. However, I do have a question for the Beastie faithful, is there a grace period for when beats can and cannot be dropped? As I’m sure you know, whenever the Beasties play a song from To the Five Boroughs, they’ll rhyme over the entire album instrumental. I was hoping their performance of “Ch-Check It Out” would include some new Mix Master Mike beat drops, but it didn’t. When are they officially allowed to drop in new beats to their latest material? I’m thinking by 2007-08, “Triple Trouble,” “Ch-Check It Out,” and “Right Right Now Now” will all get the special Mix Master Mike treatment.

BROOKLYN
The double shout-out to Brooklyn! The folks at Hiro (the venue) were treated to both “Hello Brooklyn” and “No Sleep Till Brooklyn.”

THE WEAVE
It never gets old! During the breakdown of “Root Down” the Beasties Boys broke into this award winning dance routine, however they did hesitate. Mike D surveyed the stage and quickly commented, “I don’t know if it’s regulation?” MCA and Adrock started making their moves, and before you know it, (on possibly the smallest stage they've ever done it) the Beastie Boys were weaving.

Let’s Go Finger!
Since we’re in the playoff season, a chant for Mike D’s finger seemed appropriate during the “fresssshhhh” stop-down in “Ch-Check It Out!” Like a champ he dropped the finger, Mix Master dropped the beat, and the Beasties hit another home run out of the ballpark.

Banter
After “Hello Brooklyn” Mike made a comment to Adrock (I believe it was in reference to the lyric about Nick and his shrimpy, limp appendage). Adrock was claiming that he was just making an observation on the matter. MCA chimed in and said that Adrock was merely being a good journalist. Good inside humor for the Paul’s Boutique purists!

The Encore
You never know what’s going to happen at a benefit concert. Some sound guy could turn on his pocket flashlight, whirl it a couple times, and that could be the end of your set. Before the Beastie Boys performed “Three MC’s and One DJ” they looked off stage and asked how much time was left. After the song, they said that was their last one and exited the stage. Fortunately though, they came back with a sweat-induced “Intergalactic” (in which Adrock curiously skipped over the “D-rrrop”) and a manic, bounce-filled “So What’cha Want?”
(y) great reportage!:)

[Ru$$maN]

Thank you guys so much for reminding me of exactly what happened last night. I was wasted - i know i had an amazing time but my memories are somewhat blurred. i hold all the knowedge in my head but needed the stimulus to trigger the release of good times and you guys provided it. Thank you.

And what a show. First time seeing Beasties in such a small place in New York. Cant believe i saw egg man and pass the mic. and all the rest. I dont think ive been to a place with so many nice folks either - i met a lot of ill people last night. i was an English chap in a blue stripy jumper just kickin it. What a bloody good time.

[steve-onpoint]

Yeah. Beautiful day in NYC today.

Last night's show was great. I don't even wanna try to top the recaps already posted in the thread. I think those who have submitted reviews did just fine. (y)

I must say, it was nice that Adrock recognized Steve-Onpoint was in the house. That was a highlight for me. :cool:

[kleptomaniac]

you all are so lucky to be able to go :)
save a place for me for any future performances...because hearing about all your experiences, with all the energy and excitement :D and the awesome setlist (y) really really makes me wanna see the beastie boys up close live and in person! i am truly jealous now, and if i didn't have these responsibilities and things to do over here, i would've dropped everything to see them. heh forgive me, i got right online after school just so i could know what happened! :P

unbelievable, you are all so amazing. let's meet sometime so i could maybe create some memories of my own...well maybe someday i hope that happens. i get pretty hyped after reading your own stuff, it'd be beyond thrilling to be in the midst of it all. beastie boys. you guys. mix master mike. INSANITY.

and mike was sick? seriously, what a guy <3

[fonky pizza]

WOW! thanks for sharing your recordings and such cool feedbacks!

Must have been a great show,with a lot of energy from what I can read and it's so nice they gave shout outs to MB audience!!(y)

can't wait to see more stuff!!!!:D

VIVE LES ANIMAUX!! :)

[cj hood]

sounds like an intimate night....glad to see my source was wrong and the show was longer than 20 minutes!

[YoungRemy]

Wassup everybody. Long-time lurker/seldom poster, but I couldn't let this go by without posting something. I've seen the Boys many times over the years (Worcester Centrum 87 was my first). The only show I can compare this benefit show to was my favorite BBoys show from 1991 at the Building (NYC with Cypress Hill). Intimate and off the hook! Building show still goes down as my #1 but this benefit one just jumped to #2. Slow and Low, No Sleep, Hello Brooklyn were all classic. It felt like the energy from the club shows they did after Check Your Head.

By the way, I was the guy with the Paul's Boutique shirt with my wife on the stairs to the bar. Met a couple of super nice board people but don't know they're BBMB names. Anyway, just wanted to say it was a great show and it was nice to meet you all.

P.S. Are tickets to the Hip Hop Honors show available? I thought it was invite only. Thanks for the help. -Dan

hey dan, it was great to meet you... thanks for the business card... i guess you remembered your screenname when you got home... good times indeed...

[YoungRemy]

The other acts were pretty much hit or miss for me,

More - The lead singer was wearing black nail polish, other than that they weren't too bad. Sort of a Danzig-esque straight Rock Band. I thought they rocked.

they reminded me of the band in 'School of Rock" that the kids have to battle for the grand prize at the end of the film


The Choke - Female led punk band. Pure raw energy every second they were on from beginning to end. Tony Buzzcock of the famed Buzzcocks jumped in in the middle of their set and injected even more raw energy to the performance. If you enjoy NYC punk, you would have loved this.

this was my favorite performance next to the Beastie Boys... The lead singer Cameron was introducing herself to the crowd after their show and handing out buttons and CD's



Sic F*cks - Legendary NYC Punk band. Great energy. At one point I thought my ears were going to bleed and I loved it.

Pootytang was a big fan of the Sick Fucks... high intensity!

[KENNY GUIDO]

ok, whats the plans for saturday night's event?

[martijn]

So i see all the other bands that performed were hardcore/punk bands, i wish the beasties did a hardcore/punk set, would have been great for this evening...

[baltogrl71]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! what a great night and show, I went with my friend who had never been to the city. What a perfect first time.The whole show was fantastic I even saw godzilla.I got some super shots of the boys too!!!!

[adrock1988]

Thanks for all the details (as I load the clip...). Sounds like a classic BBoy intimate session.(and pull the trigger for slacking)

[b-grrrlie]

Oooh! Thanks for all the stories! Ain't jealous at all.... ;) :p Looking forward to seeing some pics as well!



Still doing it, huh...

HIGHLIGHTS:

MIKE D'S TEA CUP
Between every few songs he took a sip. We’ve seen pimp cups in recent years, but I’ve never seen an MC with a tea cup. He may have been battling a cold, but Mike (aka Clarence) showed up big time, stepping out front for most of the songs. In my opinion he was the game’s MVP.

Actually he was enjoying his brew when they played the PR gig here in Stockholm in May 2004... 45 mins in front of approx 300 people.... Search YouTube for viewings.

[laurie_hammy]

Yeah. Beautiful day in NYC today.

Last night's show was great. I don't even wanna try to top the recaps already posted in the thread. I think those who have submitted reviews did just fine. (y)

I must say, it was nice that Adrock recognized Steve-Onpoint was in the house. That was a highlight for me. :cool:

YOU SERIOUS ! You lucky lucky guy. How's he know you ? Just from the msg board an shit ? WoW respect man.

[ggirlballa]

its sounded like fun...ah i wish i was there:D

[laurie_hammy]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! what a great night and show, I went with my friend who had never been to the city. What a perfect first time.The whole show was fantastic I even saw godzilla.I got some super shots of the boys too!!!!


Ok Ok there has GOT TO be a picture thread of everyones pics. So we dont all get confused. Word

[DandyFop]

Here's my video of Slow and Low - you can hear me and others cheering and singing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNKSzueGTRs