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Hey friends,
I am a singer / songwriter looking to grace the playa with my songs. Let's set up a gig with your camp!
If any of you have camps that are looking for some rocking acoustic pop/rock/blues music, we'd love to entertain.
I say we because the act consists of myself and veteran burner T-Bone (Lenny Camp). We do very cool rockin acoustic duo (not folk).
So make our day and invite us to play! :)
Let us know when and where and we'll set it up.
You can hear my music at www.stephanieerdel.com or myspace.com/stephaniemusic
Look forward to hearing from you. If you are interested you can reply here or email directly at steph@stephanieerdel.com
Counting the days. . .
-The Goddess
I am a singer / songwriter looking to grace the playa with my songs. Let's set up a gig with your camp!
If any of you have camps that are looking for some rocking acoustic pop/rock/blues music, we'd love to entertain.
I say we because the act consists of myself and veteran burner T-Bone (Lenny Camp). We do very cool rockin acoustic duo (not folk).
So make our day and invite us to play! :)
Let us know when and where and we'll set it up.
You can hear my music at www.stephanieerdel.com or myspace.com/stephaniemusic
Look forward to hearing from you. If you are interested you can reply here or email directly at steph@stephanieerdel.com
Counting the days. . .
-The Goddess
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Sat, June 20, 2009 - 2:57 PMI don't know the ins/outs of procedure or whether there are still spots open, but there is ongoing entertainment in Center Camp.
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Sat, June 20, 2009 - 6:00 PMOh boy. A God---ess is going to grace us with her songs.
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Sun, June 21, 2009 - 10:23 AMIf you are a performer looking for a stage I would recommend you go here:
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Mon, June 22, 2009 - 12:02 AMI thought this was a frog poking thread. There is good frog giggin' ponds very close to the playa. The boys and I have dined on local jumpers a few times.
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Mon, June 22, 2009 - 4:30 PMWell...not complete until she gifts us with the opportunity to buy her CDs after her gig. Only then would I feel really special.
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Why do I feel the need to wash after reading her post?
Mon, June 22, 2009 - 9:55 PMShe's a Goddess. Of course an accolyte purifies himself before coming in contact with her. -
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Re: Why do I feel the need to wash after reading her post?
Tue, June 23, 2009 - 10:24 AMMaybe I'll make a burnt offering too...that is if Huell doesn't get to the critter first.
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Re: Giggling at the Burn
Mon, June 22, 2009 - 1:29 PMIm going to do it. Im going to bring my acoustic guitar this year and fuck it up playa style! Im tired of doing Bman without it, so Im going to take the plunge and get er dusty. It will inspire me to buy a nice guitar in the future :)
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Re: Giggling at the Burn
Mon, June 22, 2009 - 4:18 PM
Lots of great jams going on!
Bring your instruments!!!!
I would recommend that you make a humidifier for your guitar case... cut both ends of a plastic tube off, poke it with holes then stuff it with a wet sponge.... works like a charm! And if you keep your guitar in your car... cover the car windows with aluminum foil to keep the heat out.. then cut the top off of a gallon water jug... it will add more humidity to your car. -
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Re: Giggling at the Burn
Mon, June 22, 2009 - 9:12 PMGreat tips, thanks a bunch :)
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Re: Giggling at the Burn
Mon, June 22, 2009 - 10:04 PMEven with foil, I think the car will get way too hot....I once warped a Martin D-35 in a closed car.
Consider a beater, travel guitar...buy it used on Craigs. There easy to carry, and when you know its a beater, you won't get bummed when it's covered with dust, rain, or warped by extreme heat or worse. Plus, it makes a great beach and backpacking guitar.
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Re: Giggling at the Burn
Tue, June 23, 2009 - 7:35 AM"Even with foil, I think the car will get way too hot....I once warped a Martin D-35 in a closed car. "
The reeds inside of the accordion are held there with a wax/rosin mixture. I would think that it would be very susceptible to heat.
I never measured the temperature in my van... but with all the windows blocked with foil my accordion has never had a problem during the past 10 years on the playa.
That said, if you can bring another instrument... do it.
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But I highly recommend keeping it safe from being stolen by keeping it locked up.
Tue, June 23, 2009 - 7:52 AMBut, but, but...I thought Burningman was a place of love and togetherness and I wouldn't have to hide my precious objects from my brother. -
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Re: But I highly recommend keeping it safe from being stolen by keeping it locked up.
Tue, June 23, 2009 - 8:41 AM"I wouldn't have to hide my precious objects from my brother."
Ah sweet Crypto, come with me, I have a bridge in Brooklyn that I would like to sell you.
Just think.. put a toll on it and you will recoup your investment in less than 1 year!
If anyone else wants to get in on this great deal... pm me. -
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Re: But I highly recommend keeping it safe from being stolen by keeping it locked up.
Sat, June 27, 2009 - 11:51 AMI had a rare 3D camera stolen from me while I was installing my display in center camp. Very slimy too. The guy insisted on giving me his "special hug" while his friends took the camera. Realized it long after they were gone. -
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Re: But I highly recommend keeping it safe from being stolen by keeping it locked up.
Sat, June 27, 2009 - 2:51 PM"Special hug"
fucking hippies.
I'm sorry, GoldGuy, I knew something had gone wrong there, but I think this is the first time I've heard what. What a fucking outrage, really. When you have something like that, it's hard not to think that it's gone to someone who appreciates it less. If it was the theives, obviously not. If they sold it or gave it away, I don't have all that much hope either. I mean the whole stealing thing is wrong enough, but the realignment of meaningful objects, that fucking sucks worse. And I'm sorry it happened to you GoldGuy. Such a shame.
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Re: Giggling at the Burn
Thu, June 25, 2009 - 7:07 PMYeah, "Goddess" aside, Burning Man is about art (among other things) so why all the snark for someone who's just putting it out there that they'd like a place to do their art?
Samsa, I'm bringing my guitar, too. Duet?
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Mon, June 22, 2009 - 10:05 PMStephanie:
would you please clarify one point for me? what exactly do you mean when you say "gig"? my cousin, who is a lead guitar for a popular band, defines "gig" as a paying job. my brother, lead singer for another band, defines "gig" as a paying job. what is YOUR definition of "gig"?
thank you for your prompt response.
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Tue, June 23, 2009 - 8:19 PMStephanie
Just look for the main stage. It will be the one with the big sound and lighting rig.
They have stage techs and everything to help you with all your needs.
If you can't get a gig there maybe you can get on second stage which is right under the man...
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Wed, June 24, 2009 - 7:15 AMHi guys,
Although I appreciate all the banter with regards to my post, I would like to address two specific ones.
The one who said that they felt they needed to wash after my post: I thought that was really rude and not very burner like. Some of use just like to play music. I am a three year veteran of the burn and maybe you have more years or something on me and if you do, I feel really bad that you have learned nothing about the love that persists at the burn.
Jarjar: no money is exchanged at the burn. Why would I expect money? A gig is an opportunity to perform in front of an audience in my dictionary.
I see these posts as some major resistance reflected to me as possibly some energy within myself that is afraid to get my music out there.
For those of you who showed loving support, thank you. For those of you that have problems with artists that want to share their work at the burn, why are you going to burning man to begin with. Disppointed.
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Wed, June 24, 2009 - 8:24 AMHey Stephanie...try not to take it personally...there have been a lot of sellers, scammers, trolls and such on this forum and people don't know where someone is coming from when they show up here.
So first you have to walk through the fire, survive the snark traps, pass the logic tests, and if you do all that, people MIGHT answer your questions.
Don't mistake this forum for burning man, though. As you've noticed, they are not one and the same. But feel free to hang out here, participate more and help to make it more of what you'd like it to be!
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Wed, June 24, 2009 - 10:43 AMStephanie, I am the one who mentioned washing after reading your post. While you might not think it is very "burner-like", I was reacting to your the whole "Goddess gifting us your songs" business. You wanna play? Get out there and play your heart out. It was really the whole tone involved in the post that was so off putting. I love hearing live music on the playa and will continue to seek it out. Your post came off as a real commercial promo for yourself...not really a gift at all, but self-centered promotion.
And please don't give me that "I feel really bad that you have learned nothing about the love that persists at the burn" bullshit. What sanctimonious crap. You assume I am some lost soul that hasn't learned anything from "the burn", while you are an enlightened goddess sprinkling love among the dust?
By the way, I say this as a musician of many years, with "left of the dial" college play for quite a few of those. When I play on the playa, its for the fun of it, not to promo myself.
To me (and I think others), the real gift is experiencing the art, not feeling like I am a marketing target.
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Wed, June 24, 2009 - 10:46 AMAnd as I chimed in my supportive comment to the Reverend's post let me just add that "not feeling like I am a marketing target" is, for me, one of the best aspects of the burn. -
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Wed, June 24, 2009 - 9:18 PMAgreed...what an incredibly liberating feeling. -
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Thu, June 25, 2009 - 9:31 AMHey Goddess,
People are not necessarily being lame. They are reacting to what you wrote.
Calling yourself a "Goddess" who wants to "grace the playa with your presence" or whatever comes across as extreme vanity.
If I were you, I would start all over with a new thread. Or just blow it off and not worry about what ten people think about me.
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How many hipsters does it take to change a lightbulb?
Thu, June 25, 2009 - 7:20 PMYou don't KNOW??? meh.
Jesus you guys, lighten up. If you read the original post, there is no "marketing" or "goddess gifting us with your songs" about it. She simply said that she was looking for camps to play at. Rather than wandering the playa with a guitar, she is taking a very sensible step of a) putting it out there in a timely fashion that she would like to play, and b) including a link to her music so people can decide if they want to invite her to play. What is someone supposed to do to pass y'all's "inclusion" test? Just be one of the same known group of snarksters? Seems like anyone who comes in asking a real life question, no matter how simple, gets the entitled, "oh, how GAUCHE of you to say that" Hipster treatment.
Rev. Dusty, you say you "love hearing live music on the playa..." Well, how the hell do you think it gets there?? People actively pursue the opportunity to play for your listening pleasure, it doesn't just magically occur. With your attitude, you will be seeking a long time, because you're basically acting to kill the thing you say you love.
It's unfortunate that you have to wade through a bunch of BS to accomplish direct communication in this tribe. Irony is more of a spice than a diet-- and reading this tribe is getting to be a lot like eating pepper for dinner.
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Re: How many hipsters does it take to change a lightbulb?
Fri, June 26, 2009 - 8:59 AMI thought I had said my piece, but now I have to set you straight, Chris.
What do you mean there's no <<"goddess gifting us with your songs">> about it?
The Goddess writes:
<<I am a singer / songwriter looking to grace the playa with my songs.>>
This is not a simple request to play some music, or at least it doesn't come across that way. There's obviously a vibe in her post that rubs people the wrong way. I, for one, would have no problem with her saying, "I love to play music and would be honored to play for all you wonderful people. Can someone direct me to a vacant stage?"
And who calls themselves "The Goddess?"
Sheesh!
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Re: How many hipsters does it take to change a lightbulb?
Fri, June 26, 2009 - 9:03 AMYeah, I have to agree. If the "Goddess" is in one or more D/s relationships, then I didn't consent to having that information foisted on me. If she's from a hippie sub-culture thing where all women are goddess, well, I just threw up in my mouth a little. And she got off light.
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Fri, June 26, 2009 - 9:07 AMTHat maybe she'd have more joy in the Burning Woman Tribe.
And maybe it's time for someone to start a Black Rock City Musicians' Guild, because if there were one, I might have sent her too it. I do actually try not to snark too bad on innocents.
(And Crypto, why don't YOU start one; it is a do-ocracy, after all? Ans: Because I dislike muscians and would be doing that sub-section of burners no favor by starting it. But Crypto, how can you throw around a generality like "I dislike musicians" in such a flagrent manner. Ans., okay not all and not all the time. But still enough that I would be doing them no favor.)
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Re: How many hipsters does it take to change a lightbulb?
Fri, June 26, 2009 - 11:48 AMOK, sa said it quite well, but I'll go ahead and chime in.
First of all, Chris, you can try "lightening up" yourself, Sheesh!
Second of all, I know a bit about how art ends up on the playa, seeing as I have spent many long hours creating and then placing and maintaining my installations on the playa.
And, yes, she did the whole goddess business and gracing/gifting us with her songs. Like sa said: a simple request for stages/camps she might play would have had a far different response. You might even look at my other comment about this.
No Hipster treatment at all from me. However, your numbass "Meh" joke might qualify as such. Not even sure what the purpose of that was.
I don't know how the fuck you can accuse me of killing live music on the playa. Pull your head out, man.
And, Chris, if you can learn to read between the lines, you would have sensed the marketing/self promotion of the original post and why it got the reaction it did.
I value life on the playa for the true gifts one gives and receives, those that come without an "agenda" of self promotion/marketing. The original post seemed to cross that line, whether intended or not. -
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Re: How many hipsters does it take to change a lightbulb?
Fri, June 26, 2009 - 1:16 PM
So who's bringing their instruments to the playa?
Instruments of torture, pleasure, music are all welcomed... some more than others.
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Tue, June 23, 2009 - 8:37 PMyes, I do hope you are not talking about $ here. If so you will be toasted quicker than a marshmallow at Girl Scout camp. -
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Wed, June 24, 2009 - 11:04 AMStephanie,
If you're gifting all the burners who come to hear you at the burn a taste of your music, that's great, and I wish you sincerely the best of luck and hope you find a sound stage.
What would be really cool, in my opinion, is if you were to set up at the 3:00 or 9:00 plaza for all to hear in those sectors (pursuant, of course, to approval from event placement). And, you might even get listed in the program of events. Just do it thoughtfully and plan it out ahead of time.
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Wed, June 24, 2009 - 7:31 PM>>>My $0.02. <<<
here we go with the money again.
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Thu, June 25, 2009 - 10:25 AM
Hey let's give Stephanie a break....
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Thu, June 25, 2009 - 11:01 AMflack master D, does that mean you can actually BUY something with $0.02 these days? If not, it's not money. -
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Thu, June 25, 2009 - 11:02 AMRob, I can't wait to hear YOUR accordion music waft across the playa. -
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Thu, June 25, 2009 - 11:29 AM
I can't wait... for me, hitting the playa with my accordion and meeting folks, seeing how they react to my music (except for the screaming and crying) is what I enjoy best.
This was from last year... I'm playing the Doors.. Whiskey Bar... check out the couple that tango!
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Thu, June 25, 2009 - 12:06 PMCan I be the GoddASS of the playa? :)
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Thu, June 25, 2009 - 12:47 PM"GoddASS of the playa? :) "
Depends... do you have the "goods"?
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Thu, June 25, 2009 - 7:13 PM
Rob....that was GRRRRREEEAAT!
i hope to have the pleasure of listening to your gift live
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Fri, June 26, 2009 - 8:56 AM'i hope to have the pleasure of listening to your gift live '
Thanks!
I meet lots of people on the playa when I play... the people that are attracted to my music I meet.
Sometimes they sing, sometimes they dance, sometimes they like to pass out in front of me (don't ask.. it's a gift).
The folks that don't like my music I don't meet.
It's a win-win for everyone!
Perhaps things will open up soon, but I'm seeing less venues forming for live music this year.. but that doesn't matter.
If you play an instrument, bring it. Find a nice shade structure, hang out and play. Before you know it your music will attract other musicians and then the jam begins!
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Fri, June 26, 2009 - 2:37 PMHeard you in an alcove on the Man a few years ago and it was a treat. Definitely a high point of that evening.
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Fri, June 26, 2009 - 4:35 PM"Heard you in an alcove on the Man a few years ago and it was a treat. Definitely a high point of that evening. "
That night was wild!
A large group of beautiful girls came over and started to dance... that attracted a bunch of guys... soon everyone was dancing.
I thought I might convince some folks to take up the accordion so I announced that "the accordion is a chick magnet"...
but I accidentally said "the accordion is a chick MAGGOT".
I don't know who laughed harder... the crowd or me!
Sorry to hear you can't make it this year.
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Fri, June 26, 2009 - 9:26 AMStephanie,
i don't know if you're a part of the LA Burner tribe, but the Golden Cafe is looking for musicians to play at their camp. Check it out:
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Fri, June 26, 2009 - 2:50 PM"GoddASS of the playa? :) "
Depends... do you have the "goods"?
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Fri, June 26, 2009 - 4:35 PM"You better freakin believe it"
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Re: Gigging at the Burn
Sat, June 27, 2009 - 10:24 AM
Hey key board players... I've run across a piano or two on the playa....
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Re: Your third grade teacher would like to have a word with you
Sun, June 28, 2009 - 12:56 AMChildren,
Your relentless snarking, deliberate mis-interpratation, and and downright rudeness, has clearly crushed poor Stephany's delicate inner clown.
You should be ashamed of yourselves. I, on the other hand, am actually kind of proud of you little hooligans.Keep up the good work. This is no place for the thin skinned, and I am impressed at how quickly you were able to get rid of that little twit.
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Re: Your third grade teacher would like to have a word with you
Sun, June 28, 2009 - 1:57 AM//snipdeliberate mis-interpratation,//snip
wrong. there was noting that i mis-interpreted about her use of "gigging". in all the musical world that i know of, "gig" is a paying job. oh, and notice how she so artfully dodged my question by stating "no money is exchanged on-playa"
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Re: Your third grade teacher would like to have a word with you
Sun, June 28, 2009 - 11:27 PMYou can get off her now, Jar Jar, she's dead. -
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Re: Your third grade teacher would like to have a word with you
Mon, June 29, 2009 - 7:29 AMShit, Zaius, you're the one who rolled her over and tidied her up...
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