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« on: July 03, 2006, 06:05 PM »
Hi all,
I've decided to return to my roots somewhat.
The last time I toured was 15 years ago!
The last time I played venues of this size was probably 20 years ago.
But I've agreed to help some old friends out on their summer US & Canada tour.
www.worldparty.net
Only half of the tour has been anounced so far. Dates below.....
It would be great to see a few Cafe members at some of the shows. I believe the band traditionally do signing sessions and meet and greets after their shows. I'm not sure whether that's still on the cards for this tour. More later on that.
Speaking of which, I plan to keep the Cafe posted about the rehearsal and touring process.
I've spent the last few weeks learning the World Party material, researching and buying some new gear and making travel plans.
Gearwise, I've ordered a new Noble & Cooley kit. I've re-established my endorsements with Zildjian and Evans and I've had my ears fitted for Etymotic -20db musicians earplugs.
Here are the confirmed dates so far.
Tour starts:
Aug 9- 2006  8 pm
Richard's on Richard, Vancouver BC
tickets go on sale at www.ticketmaster.com


Aug 10 -2006     9 pm
ShowBox Theatre, Seattle, WA
tickets avav through
http://ticketswest.rdln.com/EventDetails.aspx?evt=47887

Aug 11 2006
Aladdin Theater , Portland OR
with Special guest  W/Elvis Perkins
tickets on sale at ticketmaster.

Aug 12 2006
The Fillmore- San Francisco, CA
 On Sale Sun, 6/25 at 10:00 am
http://www.livenation.com/


Aug 14 2006     8 pm
The Roxy   West Hollywood CA
tickets ava through ticketmaster


Aug 15 2006    8 pm
The Roxy  West Hollywood CA
tickets ava through ticketmaster


Aug 17 2006    8:00P
The Bellyup Solana    Solana Beach, CA
Tickets ava at website or Ticketmaster.com

Aug 18 2006    8:00P
Coach House - Capistrano - San Juan Capistrano, CA
www.ticketmaster.com


Aug 20 2006    8:00P
Fox Theatre    Boulder, CO
http://www.foxtheatre.com/Index2.aspx  or Ticketmaster 303-830-8497

Aug 24  2006   
at the  Southgate House   
 Newport, KY   
Tickets on Sale
http://www.southgatehouse.com/NewWebsite/HOME.htm   

Aug 25 2006 EARLY SHOW   7  PM
House of Blues -  Cleveland Ohio
tickets on sale at www.ticketmaster.com


Aug  26 2006       8 pm
Newport Music Hall-  Columbus, OH   
tickets on sale June 24 www.ticketmaster.com

Aug 27 2006    8  pm
Mr Smalls Theatre-Millvale, PA
 tickets on sale at http://www.mrsmalls.com/NewPHP/homeNEW.php?section=events&eventLink=August

Aug 28 2006         7:30 pm
Birchmere - Alexandria, VA   
tickets on sale  at ticketmaster.com

Aug 30 2006
Starr Hill -Charlottesvillle, VA
Tickets on sale at
http://www.starrhill.com

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Sept 3 2006       
Opera House inToronto, ON   
tickets will be ava at http://www.theoperahousetoronto.com/
via http://www.ticketmaster.ca/
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« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2006, 06:36 PM »
Allright Chris!  It sounds like you're excited to hit the road again after so many years.  I'm looking forward to your journals. 

I don't see a Phoenix date, but if that changes, I'll be there.  I've been reliving the 80's lately and seeing World Party would be a blast! 
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« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2006, 06:40 PM »
I just saw the website, you cann't make it to Chicago?Huh bummer
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« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2006, 07:00 PM »
Cool news! I might be able to see the show at the Fillmore, S.F.!

Good of you to post notes as the tour progresses. I'll definitely be interested, and look forward to hearing how it's going.

Nice going on the Noble Cooley kit! Hopefully you'll be able to post some pix.

Will you be traveling in a bus? The itinerary looks like you'll be covering some miles, but doable by bus.

Have you met all of the bandmates? I really like your attitude of making things "safe" for the other musicians... I'm sure they'll be very happy with you!

Best wishes for a great tour!  Smiley
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« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2006, 07:27 PM »
Keep heading east - we need you guys to come to Florida!
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« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2006, 08:23 PM »
Congratulations Chris! 

I look forward to hearing your anecdotes about the entire experience.  I hear World Party all the time on XM radio and the music is great.  Hopefully you'll be able to post pics of your new drum kit when it comes in. 

I'm really ticked off because your closest gigs coincide exactly with the start of my next school year (I'm a teacher) and I probably won't be able to make a show.   Angry

Well, congratulations again on the tour.  Hopefully you've been practicing your fills and syncopations and will be in tip-top playing shape!   Wink
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« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2006, 08:38 PM »
LOL.
If you want to see a drummer play with no syncopations, or very few, I'm your guy.  Grin
Regarding the tour schedule, it's my understanding that there a lot more shows to be announced. Like anything in the music biz, that could change for the worst, but I've been asked to free my diary until the 1st October.
I surely would love to hit Florida, Phoenix and Chicago. You might see there are a few holes in the current schedule.  Wink
In all my years touring The States, I've never once visited Colorado, so I'm looking forward to that.
More later.....
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« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2006, 08:49 PM »
My biggest concern today is taking delivery of my new earplugs.
I went into the audiologist with several recommendations from other drummers for the Etymotic -15db plugs.
However, she absolutely insisted on the -20db for me.
It was hard for me to argue against, as I already exhibit some hearing damage and tinnitus.
I was relieved to find out she wasn't too concerned about my hearing loss so far, around average or slightly worse than average for a man of my age she said. However, she stressed the tinnitus was a major warning and I could severely damage my ears over the next few years.
So -20db it is.
I'm not sure how that's going to effect my drumming dynamics, or my ability to interact with the other musicians.  Huh
That's life I guess.......and more to the point, that's life as a pro musician. These hurdles are sent for us to overcome.
Karl Wallinger is basically The World Party. The other musicians in the band are called in for the occasional recording session, but mostly for touring. I've done the odd session for Karl, but not worked with any of his band before.
Who knows how the playing and personality dynamics will play out?
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« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2006, 09:41 PM »
Quote from: Chris Whitten on July 03, 2006, 08:49 PM
So -20db it is. I'm not sure how that's going to effect my drumming dynamics, or my ability to interact with the other musicians?

It should be fine. I use the bog-standard (non-moulded) ER20 in rehearsal, and think they're fantastic. They really do have near-flat attenuation across the frequency range, so things get quieter but not muffled or soggy. Everything is still crisp. I can still have conversations, and can still lock in. Just make sure you put them in perhaps 30min before downbeat and you'll be fine.
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« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2006, 01:21 AM »
Hey Chris, that's great news!  I sure hope you guys hit Utah.  Yeah, I know it's the land of fruits and nu.....wait, that's another state.  Regardless, it's not the most popular state, but they get their fair share of top acts at some cool venues.

I haven't visited my mom in a while so maybe I can catch your Alexandria/Charlottesville dates if all else fails.
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« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2006, 01:28 AM »
Hey Jeepn,
I'm guessing no Utah, as the schedule is pretty filled out on the wetsern side of the US. After California the band seems to be headed east via Colorado.
Two shows in Virginia seems quite unusual to me. I don't think I've ever played there before. Is DC really spreading out?
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« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2006, 06:36 AM »
I don't think I can swing the Boulder, CO event.  I'm flying in from Asia on that day and won't be in any condition to make the 10-hour drive from Utah.

Yes, DC started spreading out in the early '70s.  Smiley

I grew up in Northern Virginia, which is one of the most wealthy areas in the country and now probably one of the most diverse.  I visited a couple of years ago for my dad's funeral and it felt like I was in another country.

Charlottesville is a university town (UVA) not too far from DC.  It's where Dave Matthews got his musical start and the home base of former(?) cafe member Drumgun (Tonic, Zoo Story).
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« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2006, 06:38 AM »
I'll see you at the House of Blues the 25th next month.

My friend has box seats there.  It's always an awesome party when we do the House of Blues.  

It will be cool to say "hey" there if possible.  My buddy has a pass to the "foundations room" so you and your friends could party up there if you wanted afterwords.  Roll Eyes  Grin  Lips Sealed I think the rockstars have full run of the place anyways.
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« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2006, 06:56 AM »
Thanks Felix.
See you there!  Smiley
My itinerary say's 7:00pm - Early show!. That's a bit of a worry.
People are still getting home from work then, rock musicians are just having breakfast.
Anyway, as for partying, don't expect too much from a 47 yr old.  Lips Sealed Wink
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« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2006, 04:32 PM »
Quote from: Chris Whitten on July 03, 2006, 08:38 PM
In all my years touring The States, I've never once visited Colorado, so I'm looking forward to that.

Don't tell anyone in South Carolina I said this, but Colorado is the most beautiful state in the Union. Nothing else comes close in my book.
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« Reply #15 on: July 04, 2006, 10:01 PM »
Hey Chrisso,

That is great news, I'll keep looking for any NYC dates.
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« Reply #16 on: July 05, 2006, 01:46 AM »
Regarding the early show in Cleveland, I see JURASSIC 5 are the meat in the sandwich - the late show.
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« Reply #17 on: July 05, 2006, 04:28 AM »
Quote from: Chris Whitten on July 04, 2006, 06:56 AM
Thanks Felix.
See you there!  Smiley
My itinerary say's 7:00pm - Early show!. That's a bit of a worry.
People are still getting home from work then, rock musicians are just having breakfast.
Anyway, as for partying, don't expect too much from a 47 yr old.  Lips Sealed Wink

I think there should be quite a few people there.  It is a very nice venue.  Wish I had the chance to play it someday  Undecided

OK grandpa. I won't expect much.   Cheesy
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« Reply #18 on: July 05, 2006, 05:46 AM »
I prefer Gramps.  Embarrassed
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« Reply #19 on: July 05, 2006, 09:57 AM »
congratulations, man!! you must be thrilled to be coming out of retirement Grin


i see no big apple dates, though. think you'll pass through? it'd be great to check you out, have a 'chin wag,' and get you to 'whinge' at everything i say  Wink

best of luck with everything, and do tell if indeed you make it this far east.

rock on!
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