Comments on: New Year's Eve in Durham NC.

New Year's Eve in Durham NC.

Stewriffic — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:29:08 -0800

Meetup Durham, NC. New Year's Eve. The Pinhook. Come welcome leesh back to town!

It's been ages since we've had a meetup in the RDU area, and it's finally Durham's turn! Our girl leesh is moving back to Durham, and she and I have planned to go see The Wusses on New Year's Eve at The Pinhook. The deets: Dec 31th - WEDNESDAY @ 10pm NEW YEARS @ THE 'HOOK 12-2am - DJ Sleazy McQueen, Ronnie Savage, Mitch Neptune, Brian El Diego 10:00 - The Wusses (Comprised of Dave Cantwell, Dave/ Torch Marauder dude, James Hepler, etc.) Who's in?

By: leesh

leesh — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:52:27 -0800

Yay, I'm so excited for this! Just to warn y'all, I'm gonna be a ball of hyperactivity b/c I'm so excited to be moving back to town, especially in time to see the Wusses! (The Wusses are a bunch of supremely talented local musicians who formed a band for the Great Cover-up like four years ago, and occasionally they get together on special occasions to play 70s soft-rock faves.) Anyway, they're really great guys and they put on an AMAZING show, so I hope some of you will come! What better way to ring in 2009 than with two supercute Mefites and some classic tunes?

By: Metroid Baby

Metroid Baby — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:13:56 -0800

Aw dang. I'm visiting family/friends in Durham over Christmas, but I'll be gone by then. Hope y'all have fun, though!

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:21:55 -0800

Hey, MB, I'll be in town the whole time, without any family around. If you want to meet up for coffee, lemme know! I'll be looking for ways to pass the time.

By: Ian A.T.

Ian A.T. — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:50:58 -0800

If you and Metroid Baby come up with a plan to get together in some other capacity, let me know and I'll show up, too. Like if you get together for lunch the day before or whatever, I'd love to join you.

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:53:59 -0800

I'd be up for two meetups.

By: Plutor

Plutor — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:49:19 -0800

A glimpse into Plutor's brain: "Is that short for leishmaniasis? What a weird handle." *click* "No, it's.. er.. short for her first name. Yeah, that makes more sense."

By: Metroid Baby

Metroid Baby — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:49:41 -0800

Heh, if there's an earlier meetup I'm pretty much obligated to come, then. I'll be all "HEY MOM! I'm gonna borrow your car tonight to hang out with some people from the internet I haven't met! See ya later!"

Anyway, I'll be around between the 21st and 27th if that works for anyone else.

By: msali

msali — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:54:38 -0800

Boo, hiss! I am booked solid through the end of the year. I will be there in spirit, though.

By: leesh

leesh — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:26:41 -0800

I could maybe do an earlier meetup too--I'll be in town sometime on the 25th if all goes well, and the next day is moderately flexible, though I have tentative Hanukkah plans. But I'll definitely be at Pinhook on the 31st!

Plutor--maybe I'll start telling people that's what it stands for!

By: NoMich

NoMich — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:26:01 -0800

I just visited the Pinhook for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Saw Tooth and Man Will Destroy Himself. Man Will... did a fantastic job in clearing the joint of yuppies.
Great place to see a show and great beer on tap. Throw in the Wusses and y'all got yerselves a partay.

By: hydropsyche

hydropsyche — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:17:14 -0800

I would love to do a New Years meet-up at Pinhook! I haven't made it there yet, but I've peeked through the windows a couple times. I might be game for an earlier meet-up as well, though I will be doing some kinds of family things at various times.

By: solipsophistocracy

solipsophistocracy — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:04:36 -0800

I'm gonna be out of town for NYE, but if there's really an earlier one in the works, I'm way into it.

By: odinsdream

odinsdream — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:33:40 -0800

Awesome! I will see if I can make it.

By: thivaia

thivaia — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:16:19 -0800

I'm hosting some out of town guests and the typical bunch of Chapelboro reprobates on this end of 15-501 this 12/31. As much as I love a meet-up (and, for that matter, the Wusses), it will probably be inadvisable for me (or anyone I know) to be behind the wheel on New Year's Eve. I could be available for a second meet-up, however. In the meantime, give Dave Cantwell a hug for me and if any of you Triangle folk should find yourself in Carrboro on New Year's Eve, I'll probably be drinking scotch at OCSC with the afore-mentioned whole sick crew. If last year is any indication, I'll probably be wearing a crown and oversized sunglasses.

By: greta simone

greta simone — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:51:42 -0800

Yeah, I'm down for a meet-up anytime other than NYE--I'll be in NYC. I'm pissed, though, that my best bud Sleazy McQueen didn't even warn me of his gig, fucker. After Jan 11, I'm more than free for a meet-up with y'all peeps. Let's do it.

By: solipsophistocracy

solipsophistocracy — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:35:17 -0800

A later January meet up would be the best for me too. If it's gonna be on the weekend, I'll definitely come by after work.

By: leesh

leesh — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:09:31 -0800

Fine, fine, we can have like three meetups. NYE is a go, though--hope to see some of you there. :)

By: NoMich

NoMich — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:48:19 -0800

Make another date and I'll try to make it. NYE is out, though.

By: yoga

yoga — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:49:55 -0800

This is stew, from yoga's account. We are at raleigh times right now. Join us!! (Impromptu!)

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:58:52 -0800

OK, we're no longer there! Quick two-person meetup!

By: 3.2.3

3.2.3 — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:03:28 -0800

Planning on being at Pinhook as I haven't missed a NYE with The Wusses yet. Got a room at the Marriot so I don't have to schlep back to Carrboro afterwards.

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:46:30 -0800

OK, here's a list, from what I can tell, of people planning to go to Pinhook.

Stew
Leesh
3.2.3
hydropsyche (we'll finally meet, neighbor!)
odinsdream (maybe)

Leesh is bringing a friend, and I just might, depending on whether he's around or not.

I'm in charlotte right now, but heading back later today, if anyone's up for a this-evening impromptu. I'll memail people who said they're around.

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:51:41 -0800

I'm trying to set up a get-together at the Federal tonight...I've memailed or emailed people.

By: hydropsyche

hydropsyche — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:33:26 -0800

I'm also in Charlotte (well, Davidson) so no meetup for me tonight. I'm still planning on being at Pinhook for New Years' Eve and lesingesavant will be with me.

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:00:57 -0800

Ah well.

So, for what it's worth, folks, I'm going to take a shower and head out to meet a couple of my friends at The Federal. I'm guessing I'll be there from 7:30-7:45 for at least a couple of hours. This is what I look like, more or less. I don't know if I'll have glasses on or not, though.

By: 3.2.3

3.2.3 — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:15:04 -0800

One of The Wusses just informed me there will be no cover. A hat will be passed.

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:21:26 -0800

Right on.

So how should we find each other, do you think?

By: leesh

leesh — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:19:28 -0800

I'll have a blue scarf in my hair and a black dress on, if that helps! Plus I look like the picture in my profile. I'm planning on getting there 9:30ish, depending on when my friend gets to my apt.

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:58:55 -0800

If you want my cell phone number, memail me.

By: 3.2.3

3.2.3 — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:44:26 -0800

Mediareport suggested to me in a Memail possibility of a dinner get together before the show. I suggested The Federal. However, he doesn't get off work (in Raleigh, I presume) until 5pm. He said he'd call today to discuss. I'll post here after talking to him. It may be too late to organize at this point.

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:19:34 -0800

Yeah, he works down the road from me. I can stop over there and see what's up. I can also call Leesh if need be. I'll be working here in Raleigh for a while today as well.

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:29:39 -0800

OK, I stopped over at mediareport's place of work, and he's in.

We decided to meet at 7 at the Federal.

See you all there or at Pinhook!

By: yoga

yoga — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:05:15 -0800

Sounds super cool, kids and I totally dig the Federal, but I have to pass. Put me down for a later January Meetup, por favor. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

By: Ian A.T.

Ian A.T. — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:13:26 -0800

I had a show in Tempe last night and I'm flying back into RDU in this afternoon...if all flights are on time, I might be able to run into The Federal circa dessert course and say hello. Please don't wait around for me, though.

Can somebody memail me a cell number so I can call if it looks like I'm gonna make it?

By: hydropsyche

hydropsyche — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:03:34 -0800

It looks like a combination of a cold (me) and a 6 am flight tomorrow (him) is going to keep us in tonight. {sigh}

By: 3.2.3

3.2.3 — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:41:24 -0800

AT FEDERAL STOP DUCK FABULOUS STOP DRINKING LIBERALLY STOP OFF TO WUSSES STOP WISH YOU WERE HERE STOP

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:35:01 -0800

Hilarious. Totally rocking time. 3.2.3, make sure you put those photos up.

By: mediareport

mediareport — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:30:17 -0800

OW STOP MAKE IT STOP STOP

Hell yeah, that was a great show. Faithful, thankfully non-ironic covers of classic 70s soft rock hits. The earnestness added an element that was actually kind of punk, but the whole show rocked hard. The stretch of 'Sister Goldenhair,' 'Lonesome Loser' and 'Brandy' had me almost out of my mind with glee.

Thanks to Leesh and Stew for putting this together, and for 3.2.3 and Stew's pal Randall for making it fun. The Wusses with Mefites were a great way to ring in the New Year. And the food at Federal was great at a good price, too. I think we have a critical mass for local MeFi dinner parties now, too. :)

By: leesh

leesh — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:13:15 -0800

Yes, that was an awesome way to ring in 2009! The Wusses rocked my world and you guys were all super fun! Happy new year!!!

By: hydropsyche

hydropsyche — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:28:40 -0800

Sorry we missed it. Sounds like much more fun than our house was.

By: Ian A.T.

Ian A.T. — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:28:53 -0800

Sorry I didn't make it to The Federal...my flight was cancelled in Denver, so I spent the evening--including midnight! :( --at the airport. I'm glad everyone else had a good time, and keep me in mind for future meetups.

By: 3.2.3

3.2.3 — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:25:35 -0800

Lady (The Little River Band)
Things We Do For Love (10cc)
Jackie Blue (Ozark Mountain Daredevils)
I'd Really Love to See You Tonight (England Dan and John Ford Coley)
You Are The Woman (Firefall)
Sister Golden Hair (America)
Lonesome Loser (TLRB)
Brandy (Looking Glass)
Love Will Find A Way (Pablo Cruise)
Reminiscing (TLRB)
Auld Lang Syne (Robbie Burns)
Baby Come Back (Player)
Ride Like the Wind (Christopher Cross)
Ride Captain Ride (Blues Image)

I lost track of you guys on the dance floor about 1am. Crappy iPhone photos to come. Dinner parties good. Funny thing: Ross's uncle was at NYD party.

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:39:11 -0800

I'm still on an emotional high from the goodness that was this show and this evening.