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[Amanda Palmer]

save it.

[BATTEREDxBRIDExLUVR!]

ok

[Lefty]

yessum!


Woot! cabaret and now this

[Chris Con]

what?

[meganpaige]

Yes ma'am.

[lentower]

rsvp!

[MauraLeeBee]

okey dokey.

[CeeGBee]

OH NO!!!     

ARE THE JAPANESE PLANNING TO START HUNTING HALLOWEEN TOO?!?!  WTF?   

[PolitelyOffend]

Will do, miss

[Chris Con]

how come i'm the only one who seems confused by this nebulous post?

(i've never used the word "nebulous" and this was finally the perfect moment)

[The Angel Raliel]

i am assuming there is.... something wonderful.......
happening this samhain

[absynth aura]

how come i'm the only one who seems confused by this nebulous post?

(i've never used the word "nebulous" and this was finally the perfect moment)

I also am confused. But it's AFP, so whatever it is will make sense when she sees fit.

[lentower]

one reading is that an awesome show/party could happen ....

[Sarah Doll]

sav'd
 

[RiverVox]

I will be delighted to attend. Will bring candy I steal from my kids.

[BATTEREDxBRIDExLUVR!]

well if it IS a show or something, that sucks considering the majority of the people saving this date won't be able to attend.

[RiverVox]

Might be the last night of Cabaret.

[MauraLeeBee]

Cabaret ends near the end of September, I thought. o . o

[RiverVox]

It starts Aug 31 and runs through Oct. but I don't know when it ends for sure.

[Morpheus Laughing]

I'm fairly sure it finishes before Halloween because the thought of something special happening on Halloween was consideration I made when I was trying to plan my stay over in Boston. The unfortunate thing (for scheming ML) is that long distance travellers will now be even keener to get tickets for the later shows so that they can attend both. I'm not quite sure what this means for my plan. I think I'm doing £400 better than I thought I would be but that might not stretch me. I might have to scheme up something new... 

[lentower]

Might be the last night of Cabaret.

It starts Aug 31 and runs through Oct. but I don't know when it ends for sure.

http://www.americanrepertorytheater.org/files/images/highres/calendar.jpg
saids the last show is friday 29 oct

[RiverVox]

Thanks for posting the calendar Len!

[Estrella]

OhKay! Exciting!!! 

[Jamiemm]

Halloween 2010, as in, the ten year anniversary of Amanda meeting Brian? Interesting...

[absynth aura]

^ So Dolls reunion/anniversary show to be filmed for a DVD?

[meganpaige]

^ So Dolls reunion/anniversary show to be filmed for a DVD?

Drool. That is what I am doing at this idea.

[CaffeinatedCassadie]

WHY do I have to live in fucking El Paso?!?!?!

okay I only hate it here when there is interesting things in other places that I really really really really really want to go to.

[Jamiemm]

So Dolls reunion/anniversary show to be filmed for a DVD?

I really hope so. I'm gonna start saving for the trip right now.
- Final performance of Cabaret on the 29th.
- Touristy things on the 30th.
- Halloween 2010 with Amanda (and hopefully Brian) on the 31st

It's gonna be a good time.

[MrWitherspoone]

OH NO!!!     

ARE THE JAPANESE PLANNING TO START HUNTING HALLOWEEN TOO?!?!  WTF?   

Have no fear.  GreenPeeps will save the Halloweens!

[my beautiful idiot]

Ooooh now I'm excited for Halloween! :3

[lentower]

Thanks for posting the calendar Len!

most welcome.

this is the box. 
we help one another

[Tender Buttons]

Thanks for posting the calendar Len!

most welcome.

this is the box. 
we help one another

On that note, I've got to say--this is one of the nicest forums I have ever posted on/read/visited.  Although I don't check all of the subforums, I don't think I've ever seen any major problems or nastiness.  Sure, there are occasional disagreements and even some harsh words, but aside from a random troll here and there--everyone is nice, supportive, friendly, or at the very least civil.

It's refreshing.

And, to try to keep this on topic: YAY HALLOWEEN!  I don't even want to try to speculate what this could be.  But, I'm going to try to be there.  Wherever it is. 

[PolitelyOffend]

I hope, whatever it is, it is 18+ and not 21+! I was so bummed at the EE show when I couldn't go to the afterparty!

[MauraLeeBee]

All ages or 16+ would be awesome as well. P:

[PolitelyOffend]

Thanks for posting the calendar Len!

most welcome.

this is the box. 
we help one another

On that note, I've got to say--this is one of the nicest forums I have ever posted on/read/visited.  Although I don't check all of the subforums, I don't think I've ever seen any major problems or nastiness.  Sure, there are occasional disagreements and even some harsh words, but aside from a random troll here and there--everyone is nice, supportive, friendly, or at the very least civil.

It's refreshing.

And, to try to keep this on topic: YAY HALLOWEEN!  I don't even want to try to speculate what this could be.  But, I'm going to try to be there.  Wherever it is. 

I agree

[earthshine]

Halloween 2010, as in, the ten year anniversary of Amanda meeting Brian? Interesting...

I seem to remember her blogging about meeting Brian a few weeks back as well...conincidence?

[stellifera]

oooh excitement. especially since i'm sort of around. 11-hr train ride is 'around' a lot more than an 8 hr flight. i really really hope i could be there, whereever there is.

[lentower]

I hope, whatever it is, it is 18+ and not 21+! I was so bummed at the EE show when I couldn't go to the afterparty!

we were all bummed that it wasn't all ages

i knew several people who couldn't come in

one just didn't have his id on him,
but the policeman said he needed it

[lentower]

oooh excitement. especially since i'm sort of around. 11-hr train ride is 'around' a lot more than an 8 hr flight. i really really hope i could be there, whereever there is.

whatever it is. might happen in nyc or elsewhere, instead of boston

expect the unexpected!

[MauraLeeBee]

might happen in nyc

.... please?  :'(

[Indja]

Ooooh now I'm excited for Halloween! :3

No!! No Hallowe'en excitement until after my birthday month. You'd best get your excitement in fast though, because my Christmas thread will be starting around September.


aaaaand I just realised I rarely talk to you on here and must seem like a total freaknut. ...I'll deal.


YAY AFP!! BOO NYC!! Come to Manchesteeeeer!

[earthshine]

YAY AFP!! BOO NYC!! Come to Manchesteeeeer!

Can we make it Birmingham instead so I can come too?

[Chris Con]

fuck the rest of the world, San fran is where it's at. i think it's time for her to do something really fucking cool in the bay area

[Indja]

YAY AFP!! BOO NYC!! Come to Manchesteeeeer!

Can we make it Birmingham instead so I can come too?

Ew, no! Birmingham's for tools

[Lefty]

oooh excitement. especially since i'm sort of around. 11-hr train ride is 'around' a lot more than an 8 hr flight. i really really hope i could be there, whereever there is.

whatever it is. might happen in nyc or elsewhere, instead of boston

expect the unexpected!

Nonsense! Boston is the most happening place!







+ it's only 30min away!

[robby]

BOSTON! ALL AGES! And I'll wear something like this- 
I had a dream last night that I went shopping with AFP.

[24hourchemist]

I'm not even going to hope for Scotland. 

[Sarah Doll]

^
Yeah, no way in hell anything will go down in Ireland..  :'(

EDIT:

halloween 2010.
if you live in the eastern part of america, or fucking anywhere for that matter, save the fucking date

From her blog.. Aww.... 

[The King of Carrot Flowers]

Done and done.

Now to figure out what the hell it is...

[nottheonethatscrazy]

I will start saving money now to be able to do whatever this is.

[The King of Carrot Flowers]

I will start saving money now to be able to do whatever this is.

Hoping to God I have a job.

And hoping to God I can get off work...

[nottheonethatscrazy]

I will start saving money now to be able to do whatever this is.

Hoping to God I have a job.

And hoping to God I can get off work...

And hoping to God that it's somewhere we can get to.
I vote for a massive Shadowbox carpool.

[The King of Carrot Flowers]

I will start saving money now to be able to do whatever this is.

Hoping to God I have a job.

And hoping to God I can get off work...

And hoping to God that it's somewhere we can get to.
I vote for a massive Shadowbox carpool.

It's in the Northeast, I'm guessing it'd be Boston/Cambridge area.

[nottheonethatscrazy]

I will start saving money now to be able to do whatever this is.

Hoping to God I have a job.

And hoping to God I can get off work...

And hoping to God that it's somewhere we can get to.
I vote for a massive Shadowbox carpool.

It's in the Northeast, I'm guessing it'd be Boston/Cambridge area.

Sounds about right.
I wonder if I can ride a bus for cheap to Boston...
I'll be 18 then, so my mother better let me if it comes down to that!
I feel like it's going to be something awesome and I don't want to miss it.

[Mark!]

something dolls related would be nice.  i think its possible.  quite possible.  whats brian's calender for later this year?

[Sarah Doll]

I did have a passing thought that there could be wedding bells on that date...
Probably not, just specualting

[Mark!]

I did have a passing thought that there could be wedding bells on that date...
Probably not, just specualting

oooooo, maybeeee.  i am excited for whatever is it

[lentower]

I did have a passing thought that there could be wedding bells on that date...
Probably not, just specualting

oooooo, maybeeee.  i am excited for whatever is it

with brian as maiden of honor?

my gut saids that amanda and neil will
have a relatively small and quiet wedding,
and celebrate with their fans afterwards and often

we'll know when we know

psst, i'm excited too!

[CeeGBee]

I did have a passing thought that there could be wedding bells on that date...
Probably not, just specualting

oooooo, maybeeee.  i am excited for whatever is it

with brian as maiden of honor?

my gut saids that amanda and neil will
have a relatively small and quiet wedding,
and celebrate with their fans afterwards and often

we'll know when we know

psst, i'm excited too!

Webcast.....   

[Mandaz087]

done and done. 

[Blue Canary]

fuck the rest of the world, San fran is where it's at. i think it's time for her to do something really fucking cool in the bay area

AMEN.

[Chris Con]

I did have a passing thought that there could be wedding bells on that date...
Probably not, just specualting

oooooo, maybeeee.  i am excited for whatever is it

with brian as maiden of honor?

my gut saids that amanda and neil will
have a relatively small and quiet wedding,
and celebrate with their fans afterwards and often

we'll know when we know

psst, i'm excited too!

Webcast.....   

when i saw the word "webcast" i had a vision of amanda webcasting her and neil's wedding.
hilarious, but not shocking--i could actually see it, hahahaha!

[Cecily]

Neil will be at The House On the Rock for Halloween.  I wish I had the money to make that!

It would be awesome if what ever this is is close enough to go to, but even if it isn't for me, I am excited for those who do get to!

[lentower]

Neil will be at The House On the Rock for Halloween.  I wish I had the money to make that!

It would be awesome if what ever this is is close enough to go to, but even if it isn't for me, I am excited for those who do get to!

what it saids is that Neil will be on panels on 29 and 31 oct 2010.
that leaves him more than enough time to make ti wherever a is on 31 oct 2010.
especially with fablor handling arrangements and snafus.

i'm tempted to go. 
i've yet to see Frank Lloyd Wright's
Taliesin in Spring Green

[Cecily]

what it saids is that Neil will be on panels on 29 and 31 oct 2010.
that leaves him more than enough time to make ti wherever a is on 31 oct 2010.
especially with fablor handling arrangements and snafus.

I was more pointing out to all the people that thought it might be a wedding day that it was highly unlikely, seeing as there is other stuff already on the agenda.  Yeah they are both "rock stars" but I am fairly certain they won't put stuff like a panel on the same day as their wedding.   

i'm tempted to go. 
i've yet to see Frank Lloyd Wright's
Taliesin in Spring Green

I would have to hit the lottery at this point in order to go.  *sigh* 
I haven't seen any of FLW's houses in person yet.  I think the first one I want to see is Falling Water.  I *could* drive there, as Ohio isn't *too* far.  One day! 

[lentower]

i'm tempted to go. 
i've yet to see Frank Lloyd Wright's
Taliesin in Spring Green

I would have to hit the lottery at this point in order to go.  *sigh* 
I haven't seen any of FLW's houses in person yet.  I think the first one I want to see is Falling Water.  I *could* drive there, as Ohio isn't *too* far.  One day! 

Falling Waters is about an hour's drive southeast of Pittsburgh, PA.

If you go, also check out Kentuck Knob,
one of Wright's later Usonian houses,
but built for a very well off couple.
It's about a 10 minute drive south of Falling Waters.

[beth of all trades]

Neil will be at The House On the Rock for Halloween.  I wish I had the money to make that!

It would be awesome if what ever this is is close enough to go to, but even if it isn't for me, I am excited for those who do get to!

what it saids is that Neil will be on panels on 29 and 31 oct 2010.
that leaves him more than enough time to make ti wherever a is on 31 oct 2010.
especially with fablor handling arrangements and snafus.

While we assistants always appreciate the confidence y'all have in us, we generally try to discourage our bosses from intentionally requiring us to bend the laws of time and space to get them to their destinations on time. 

[Cecily]

Falling Waters is about an hour's drive southeast of Pittsburgh, PA.

If you go, also check out Kentuck Knob,
one of Wright's later Usonian houses,
but built for a very well off couple.
It's about a 10 minute drive south of Falling Waters.

Yeah, it's a wee bit more of a drive from the DC area.  I think I'd have to plan to stay in that area if I were going to try to see more than one house.

[lentower]

Falling Waters is about an hour's drive southeast of Pittsburgh, PA.

If you go, also check out Kentuck Knob,
one of Wright's later Usonian houses,
but built for a very well off couple.
It's about a 10 minute drive south of Falling Waters.

Yeah, it's a wee bit more of a drive from the DC area.  I think I'd have to plan to stay in that area if I were going to try to see more than one house.

Depends on how deeply you want to look. 
the basic tour of each was about an hour when i went

[The King of Carrot Flowers]

i'm tempted to go. 
i've yet to see Frank Lloyd Wright's
Taliesin in Spring Green

Haiku win. Please read it Halloween 2010.

[CeeGBee]

Neil will be at The House On the Rock for Halloween.  I wish I had the money to make that!

It would be awesome if what ever this is is close enough to go to, but even if it isn't for me, I am excited for those who do get to!

what it saids is that Neil will be on panels on 29 and 31 oct 2010.
that leaves him more than enough time to make ti wherever a is on 31 oct 2010.
especially with fablor handling arrangements and snafus.

While we assistants always appreciate the confidence y'all have in us, we generally try to discourage our bosses from intentionally requiring us to bend the laws of time and space to get them to their destinations on time. 

Well sure, but this would be a special occasion, so I'm sure you could make it happen...

[lentower]

Neil will be at The House On the Rock for Halloween.  I wish I had the money to make that!

It would be awesome if what ever this is is close enough to go to, but even if it isn't for me, I am excited for those who do get to!

what it saids is that Neil will be on panels on 29 and 31 oct 2010.
that leaves him more than enough time to make ti wherever a is on 31 oct 2010.
especially with fablor handling arrangements and snafus.

While we assistants always appreciate the confidence y'all have in us, we generally try to discourage our bosses from intentionally requiring us to bend the laws of time and space to get them to their destinations on time. 

Well sure, but this would be a special occasion, so I'm sure you could make it happen...

assuming what a is asking us to reserve hallowwen for is in the evening,
it should be trivial for neil to get from spring green, wi to the east coast in 12 to 18 hours ...

if not, cee is right, you assistants will just work your usual miracles

[nottheonethatscrazy]

If this is ends up being in Boston, I am totally flying/taking a bus, but I would need a kindly Shadowbox to house me for the night.

[CaffeinatedCassadie]

Not like I can drive there from here....

Ugh I'll just stop reading this before I get even more upset about shitty location.

shitty for everything but drugs.

[Mark!]

If this is ends up being in Boston, I am totally flying/taking a bus, but I would need a kindly Shadowbox to house me for the night.

same.  but i would need a kindly Shadowbox to house me and pay for my transport

[absynth aura]

If this is ends up being in Boston, I am totally flying/taking a bus, but I would need a kindly Shadowbox to house me for the night.

same.  but i would need a kindly Shadowbox to house me and pay for my transport

Dude atlest youre from the northern hemisphere, it'd cost me MORE to come from the southern hemispthere.

[BATTEREDxBRIDExLUVR!]

yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Chris Con]

i cant believe this topic is still hopping, lol.
patience!

[Blue Canary]

If I don't go in September to see Cabaret, I'm definitely going on the last show so I can see what's up on Halloween.

[nottheonethatscrazy]

I wonder when we're going to know what happens on Halloween?
I can't wait!

[lentower]

I wonder when we're going to know what happens on Halloween?
I can't wait!

we'll know when we know.
might be contract negotiations,
or artistic reasons,
or ...

[Pope Totalfrog]

Maybe Pollstar fucked up and meant the 31st of October.....http://www.pollstar.com/resultsArtist.aspx?ID=61756&SortBy=Date

[lentower]

what Irving Plaza like?
how many people does it hold?
many seats?
or sro?

i've yet to be there

[JohnnyDBBUK]

Maybe Pollstar fucked up and meant the 31st of October.....http://www.pollstar.com/resultsArtist.aspx?ID=61756&SortBy=Date

Dont fucking do this to me....
heh
no seriously can someone from AFP camp please confirm/deny this so we can book flights/get tickets early?

[JohnnyDBBUK]

what Irving Plaza like?
how many people does it hold?
many seats?
or sro?

i've yet to be there

[indeciSEAN]

Maybe Pollstar fucked up and meant the 31st of October.....http://www.pollstar.com/resultsArtist.aspx?ID=61756&SortBy=Date

pollstar fucked up by posting anything at all.
i'm curious how a database error like that happens....it's not like the dolls playing irving 7/31 when they were active, either.

in any case.........halloween info will come from us soon. that error ain't it.

[Hayley Fiasco!]

what Irving Plaza like?
how many people does it hold?
many seats?
or sro?

i've yet to be there

that second picture is Terminal 5. Disco ball and all.

I hate that venue.

[Blue Canary]

Dont fucking do this to me....
heh
no seriously can someone from AFP camp please confirm/deny this so we can book flights/get tickets early?

I second this!

[indeciSEAN]

Dont fucking do this to me....
heh
no seriously can someone from AFP camp please confirm/deny this so we can book flights/get tickets early?

I second this!

we have.
pollstar posted inaccurate info. sorry to get your hopes up. i for one would be quite sad if the dolls reunited and played a few days after i leave this coast for out west...

[JohnnyDBBUK]

Dont fucking do this to me....
heh
no seriously can someone from AFP camp please confirm/deny this so we can book flights/get tickets early?

I second this!

we have.
pollstar posted inaccurate info. sorry to get your hopes up. i for one would be quite sad if the dolls reunited and played a few days after i leave this coast for out west...

sean go west? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G75tH2wfvQ

[Blue Canary]

we have.
pollstar posted inaccurate info. sorry to get your hopes up. i for one would be quite sad if the dolls reunited and played a few days after i leave this coast for out west...

Oh, whoops, I meant the Halloween thing as a whole.
hahah Sorry.

[indeciSEAN]

Dont fucking do this to me....
heh
no seriously can someone from AFP camp please confirm/deny this so we can book flights/get tickets early?

I second this!

we have.
pollstar posted inaccurate info. sorry to get your hopes up. i for one would be quite sad if the dolls reunited and played a few days after i leave this coast for out west...

sean go west? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G75tH2wfvQ

pretty much just like that. but with more cocksucking. and my mom.

[lentower]

anyone hear anything more ?!?

[BATTEREDxBRIDExLUVR!]

anyone hear anything more ?!?

i think sean mentioned something in the interview. or maybe i'm thinking of something else.

[RiverVox]

anyone hear anything more ?!?

i think sean mentioned something in the interview. or maybe i'm thinking of something else.

Here's what Sean said in the interview on bandcamp:

After that? Well, we’ve told the fans to keep Halloween clear. Amanda may or may not have some obligations somewhere on the east coast to conjure up some friendly ghosts from the past and do a really special show. Maybe.

http://blog.bandcamp.com/2010/07/21/fan-feeding-frenzy-afps-new-ep-ftw/

Who can these ghosts be? What is Brian up to in October?

[lentower]

b has not (yet) announced any dates near halloween
( he is announcing here
  http://www.facebook.com/brianviglionemusic
)

there are a lot of ghosts in a's past

[BATTEREDxBRIDExLUVR!]

sorry guys, i know you all want a dolls reunion, but it's TOTALLY not.

because it's TOTALLY the long-awaited reunion show of the VOID

[marie_x]

sorry guys, i know you all want a dolls reunion, but it's TOTALLY not.

because it's TOTALLY the long-awaited reunion show of the VOID

if this were facebook, i'd like it

[nottheonethatscrazy]

I wonder when there is going to be a formal announcement of what exactly this is.
My mom said that she would pay for me to fly to the east coast as a senior present.
So I want to book a flight!

[BATTEREDxBRIDExLUVR!]

I wonder when there is going to be a formal announcement of what exactly this is.
My mom said that she would pay for me to fly to the east coast as a senior present.
So I want to book a flight!

wow, that's really awesome.

[nottheonethatscrazy]

I wonder when there is going to be a formal announcement of what exactly this is.
My mom said that she would pay for me to fly to the east coast as a senior present.
So I want to book a flight!

wow, that's really awesome.

I'm verrrrrrrrrrrrrry excited.

[overratedtoejam]

i'm pretty damn sure it's the dresden dolls. amanda hinted to it quite obviously when i saw her at sxip's cd release.

i'm doing whatever i can to make it there.

[meganpaige]

I wonder when there is going to be a formal announcement of what exactly this is.
My mom said that she would pay for me to fly to the east coast as a senior present.
So I want to book a flight!

Where are you coming from?

[nottheonethatscrazy]

I wonder when there is going to be a formal announcement of what exactly this is.
My mom said that she would pay for me to fly to the east coast as a senior present.
So I want to book a flight!

Where are you coming from?

Indianapolis, IN.

i'm pretty damn sure it's the dresden dolls. amanda hinted to it quite obviously when i saw her at sxip's cd release.

i'm doing whatever i can to make it there.

Gosh, I'm so excited.
All of those who are going should have a huge party/hang out session.

[overratedtoejam]

i'm pretty damn sure it's the dresden dolls. amanda hinted to it quite obviously when i saw her at sxip's cd release.

i'm doing whatever i can to make it there.

Gosh, I'm so excited.
All of those who are going should have a huge party/hang out session.

heck yes!

[robby]

I am CROSSING MY FREAKING FINGERS that this is all ages. I can only come to one Cabaret show so I have no excuse not to come to this if I can.
And if Brian is there, oh man. I think A should have a scavenger hunt.

[lentower]

I am CROSSING MY FREAKING FINGERS that this is all ages. I can only come to one Cabaret show so I have no excuse not to come to this if I can.
And if Brian is there, oh man. I think A should have a scavenger hunt.

whether vig is part of what amanda has planned forn halloween 2010 yet, is not yet announced

caberet ends two days earlier


i suspect vig will come see cabaret once or twice.  no idea when.
he's not in the listed cast.  he might get involved on stage, a is emcee-ing...

i believe the show is all ages (they do card/wrist_band @ Club Oberon (soon 2 be the Kit Kat Club!!!!)), but can anyone verfify this?

[Fiddlerswake]

i dont suppose the kind folks over at team chaos could let us know when details will be announced or at least give us a city/state (pretty pretty please with sugar free red bull on top)? i will be flying from nyc out to hotr for the american gods halloween spectacular and need to book flights. i wouldnt mind flying back to boston instead of nyc for a night...

[nottheonethatscrazy]

^ I agree.
I'm going to fly in from Indiana and I'd like to book a flight as well.

[CeeGBee]

Remember when you were a kid, and you told your parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles,
the mailman and anyone else you could catch EXACTLY what you wanted?

And then your birthday rolled around and you got hand-knitted mittens?  ...and you
couldn't complain, 'cuz Aunt Sally put a lot of love and care into those mittens, and
really they're totally better than the toy X-Wing fighter with flashing lights and sound...   

The moral of the story: you can get what you really want, or you can get a surprise, but
you really can't have both.... and hey, hand-knitted mittens are nice......  right?






I refuse to get my hopes up, plan travel or otherwise look forward to this, cuz if I do, it's gonna
be the niftiest hand-knitted mittens ever, and I don't wanna jinx it for everyone else.

[Agonistes]

Remember when you were a kid, and you told your parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles,
the mailman and anyone else you could catch EXACTLY what you wanted?

And then your birthday rolled around and you got hand-knitted mittens?  ...and you
couldn't complain, 'cuz Aunt Sally put a lot of love and care into those mittens, and
really they're totally better than the toy X-Wing fighter with flashing lights and sound...   

The moral of the story: you can get what you really want, or you can get a surprise, but
you really can't have both.... and hey, hand-knitted mittens are nice......  right?

nnnnnnnnnnnnno.  nothing was better than the x-wing with the flashy lights.  no gift ever came close, or ever will again.  except the millennium falcon with the opening hind end and hidden cargo ports.

[CeeGBee]

Remember when you were a kid, and you told your parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles,
the mailman and anyone else you could catch EXACTLY what you wanted?

And then your birthday rolled around and you got hand-knitted mittens?  ...and you
couldn't complain, 'cuz Aunt Sally put a lot of love and care into those mittens, and
really they're totally better than the toy X-Wing fighter with flashing lights and sound...   

The moral of the story: you can get what you really want, or you can get a surprise, but
you really can't have both.... and hey, hand-knitted mittens are nice......  right?

nnnnnnnnnnnnno.  nothing was better than the x-wing with the flashy lights.  no gift ever came close, or ever will again.  except the millennium falcon with the opening hind end and hidden cargo ports.

Now you hush up.  Your Aunt Sally looked real hard to find yarn that was your favorite color,
and she spend hours knitting those mittens.   

[Agonistes]

Remember when you were a kid, and you told your parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles,
the mailman and anyone else you could catch EXACTLY what you wanted?

And then your birthday rolled around and you got hand-knitted mittens?  ...and you
couldn't complain, 'cuz Aunt Sally put a lot of love and care into those mittens, and
really they're totally better than the toy X-Wing fighter with flashing lights and sound...   

The moral of the story: you can get what you really want, or you can get a surprise, but
you really can't have both.... and hey, hand-knitted mittens are nice......  right?

nnnnnnnnnnnnno.  nothing was better than the x-wing with the flashy lights.  no gift ever came close, or ever will again.  except the millennium falcon with the opening hind end and hidden cargo ports.

Now you hush up.  Your Aunt Sally looked real hard to find yarn that was your favorite color,
and she spend hours knitting those mittens.   

when she could have spent five minutes going to the store to get my damn x-wing.  besides, my aunt sally was a helen and she was gay.  i got my x-wing.  uncle john and aunt bill knitted the mittens.

[nottheonethatscrazy]

I'll be a little disappointed if Aunt Sally gives me mittens, but I'll love them all the same.
Even if it isn't the Dresden Dolls anniversary show that I want, Sean did say in the bandcamp interview that the show was going to be special.
And I don't want to miss a special show.

[vtraddict]

I'm stuck all the way down here in Australia. If it IS a Dolls reunion (or anything else, really) I hope there'll be a webcast or (better yet) a DVD release for the long-distance fans!

[roadkilleater]

im 99% sure the dolls are gettingback together. when the cliks and hunter valentine rolled through stl to play a show, they crashed at my place for a few days and they brought with them lots of gossip lucas (the cliks - for those that dont know, brian briefly played drums for the cliks) said brian was telling him the dolls will be touring in the near future, but lucas didnt know if this halloween secret had to do with the reunion or if they were writing new material.

also, i just want to add that if you have a chance to see the cliks or hunter valentine live, DO IT. good music; good energy. if you have the opportunity to talk/hang with them, DO IT. they are all so incredibly friendly and amazing to talk to, especially adrienne (hv) and lucas.

[JohnnyDBBUK]

Remember when you were a kid, and you told your parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles,
the mailman and anyone else you could catch EXACTLY what you wanted?

And then your birthday rolled around and you got hand-knitted mittens?  ...and you
couldn't complain, 'cuz Aunt Sally put a lot of love and care into those mittens, and
really they're totally better than the toy X-Wing fighter with flashing lights and sound...   

The moral of the story: you can get what you really want, or you can get a surprise, but
you really can't have both.... and hey, hand-knitted mittens are nice......  right?

nnnnnnnnnnnnno.  nothing was better than the x-wing with the flashy lights.  no gift ever came close, or ever will again.  except the millennium falcon with the opening hind end and hidden cargo ports.

I still have that at my family home (one fo the few toys I've kept from my childhood) it also made a nnnnnnzzzn engine noise
Falcon>X-wing

Back on Topic - if they do plan to play I hope they are kind to their fans and let us know at least 2 months in advance so we don't have to pay an arm and a leg to make it there.
imagine if 60% of the dolls total fanbase invaded one city in the US
IT WOULD BE PERFECT

[nottheonethatscrazy]

^YES.
Eagerly awaiting news.

[JeAxra]

  Hmm...I just so happen to be planning a trip to see the last 2 Cabaret shows and staying until after Halloween. 

[JeAxra]

Also I'd probably cry my eyes out if it so happens to be The Dresden Dolls.
I got SO CLOSE to seeing them on their last 2 tours together, but ended up getting so badly fucked.
I never even made it to ANY concert until four years into my AFP/Dolls love affair in Knoxville November '09. It was better than I could've imagined. She came outside and talked with us then and seemed quite sad at the fact that she'd not even talked to Brian in months and said she'd love to get The Dolls back together for at least one show.
Either way it will be so amazing! AND I'll be with a bunch of my LOFNOTC comrades FUUUUCK! 

[PolitelyOffend]

I know, it's gonna be a blast, I can't wait!

[lentower]

Back on Topic - if they do plan to play I hope they are kind to their fans and let us know at least 2 months in advance so we don't have to pay an arm and a leg to make it there.

it's likely that contractual details and signing are delaying the full announcement, but if you wish, remind team chaos that flight prices go up after 1 sept
did i do the math right?
and days eariier, if people want to also go to Cabaret

imagine if 60% of the dolls total fanbase invaded one city in the US
IT WOULD BE PERFECT

CENTRAL PARK CONCERT!!!

wonder what the fan base would have to contribute to sponsor a

FREE DRESDEN DOLLS CENTRAL PARK CONCERT!!!

[NaturalTalentsWasted]

I'm so torn.

I'm also a huge World Inferno fan (loved them way before Viggie got involved) and they haven't done a show since last Halloween. They've said, many times over, that they'll always play hallowmas, even if it's their only show of the year. They've given out NO details about this year. There's rumors floating on their forum, but they scarcely seem believeable.

But now with Amanda saying save Halloween, if it IS a Doll's reunion, I would so very much love to go to that.

Over the past few years, there are so many shows that I just missed/should've travelled to go see/really regret not going to, that I'm convinced that, whatever I do at Halloween, I'm going to miss out on something big, either way.

[Jester]

I turn 16 this October.

If it IS a dolls reunion, I might actually ask for my birthday present just to be plane tickets to where ever it is.
I can sleep on the street, but I don't care, I am so going.

[Mandaz087]

i hope this is something good. and i hope that it's in boston. because i just bought my plane ticket to see the last cabaret show while the flight prices are still low and im staying through the 31st....*fingers crossed!*

[golo99]

AFP's mailer and blog stating "there's something BIG coming September 7th". Presumably that's the date the Halloween event will be announced.

[Mark!]

halloween is also an hour more this year...

[roadkilleater]

halloween is also an hour more this year...

why?

[lucy]

halloween is also an hour more this year...

that's just in europe though. and maybe some other places, but not in the us.
we will have an extra hour of halloween though, nice!

@roadkilleater: october 31st is the end of summer time/start of winter time in the uk and (most of) the rest of europe.

[aftertheschism]

Good lord. If I'm spending this insane amount of money to get to Cabaret and then I find out the Dolls are playing...

Well, I'm not going to regret it (I GET TO MEET AFP) but I'll be a little burned!

[roadkilleater]

@lucy: interesting... im in the states, so i will not be having an extra long halloween.  :'(

[golo99]

It's not Halloween night that there's an extra hour in Europe unfortunately, it's the night before (the night of Saturday 30th). OK technically it *is* Halloween as it's at 2am that the clocks go back, but I'm sure most people think of the Sunday night (31st) as Halloween night, and presumably that's when the secret AFP thingy will be happening. I think the clocks change a week later in the States.

[soldsoul4foos]

Damn I hope it's a reunion!  It's been so long since I saw them perform together.  It's way overdue imho.   

[robby]

I could care less. I'm missing Cabaret. I CANNOT miss this.

[indeciSEAN]

http://www.theshadowbox.net/forum/index.php?topic=12608.0

[JohnnyDBBUK]

GEE who would have thought this was going to happen 
To all those lucky enough to have enough cash at short notice to travel:
HAVE A GREAT TIME 

[CeeGBee]

Well if Johnny's not going, I'm not going.....     


(...but I think I'm goin' to Chicago.....)



Oh look!  It's that X-Wing fighter! 

[JohnnyDBBUK]

Well if Johnny's not going, I'm not going.....     


(...but I think I'm goin' to Chicago.....)



Oh look!  It's that X-Wing fighter! 

Thanks Cee (don't even have a speeder to sell to fund this one )
Hope you have an awesome gig in Chicago. City of the Pumpkins and Ferris Bueller and the Blackhawks

[SoulPhoenix]

Consider my English ass in New York this Halloween 

[absynth aura]

As soon as I win this weeks lottery I'll be buying my ticket!

[lentower]

I'm organizing an effort to film the NYC show and produce a fan multi-cam edit (DVD, perhaps Blu-Ray).  I've started a thread here.  If you want to help in some way, please drop a line over there and let us know what you can do.

[lentower]

got my d.dolls halloween nyc tickets!
numbers 40 and 41
(as expected standing room only)

my aunt is coming with!!!
her first d.dolls concert

[lentower]

there is a facebook page for this show
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152336184791396

which, of course, has the fb equivalent of a roll call

[breathmint]

Just bought two tickets for myself and wife, though I'm not sure yet if we can definitely make it. Halloween is our 1st anniversary and we were already thinking about hitting up NYC... so perhaps maybe. Looking forward to seeing a legion of shadowboxers if we make it out. If not I'll try to get the tickets to someone who wasn't lucky enough to get in before it (and this inevitably will quite quickly) sells out. 

:]

[breathmint]

oh and of course of course i'll try to record if we're there. 

[lentower]

a just tweeted
http://twitter.com/amandapalmer/status/24119485544
the @dresdendolls show in NYC at
irving plaza is SOLD OUT!!! it took
under 90 minutes. not bad, guys.

[BATTEREDxBRIDExLUVR!]

so um.

looks like i won't be going.

have fun everyone! and please bring me back lots and lots of recordings. :XX

[JohnnyDBBUK]

a just tweeted
http://twitter.com/amandapalmer/status/24119485544
the @dresdendolls show in NYC at
irving plaza is SOLD OUT!!! it took
under 90 minutes. not bad, guys.

Wondertwins or something
With our powers combined we are Captain Planet "The Dresden Dolls"

Have fun everyone who is there and please please American Brigades do something spectacular!!!

[SoulPhoenix]

Rest assured Johnny, if they do, i'll be there to capture it on Camera, as the official UK brigadiers roving reporter 

[JohnnyDBBUK]

Is Liz (previously Breaking Glass) still running the American Brigades?
Haven't seen her here in aaages

contact details
http://www.theshadowbox.net/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=538

[calebziaandcyn]

help me shadowboxers, you're my only hope
please please please
i need tix to halloween.....i haven't had internet for a few weeks due to moving and now i find it sold out AAAAA  please don't make me pay thru the nose on stubhub pleaaassseee

i'm looking for 3 but i'll settle for 2 or even 1
i will pay you as much as you want, but i can also bake you delicious cookies of the variety of your choice...or repay the favor in any number of ways

....i'd gladly sacrifice pretty much anything

i love you all

[starsup0nthars]

So, I'm in the process of buying INSANELY expensive tickets to the Halloween show (I'm an idiot. Let's leave it at that.)
But, I live waaaay out of town and was wondering if anyone would A) be able to put me up for the weekend of the show, or B) be interested in splitting a hotel room near the venue?

[breathmint]

confirmed we'll be in nyc so we will be using our tix. good luck to everyone still looking!

has anyone heard anything about "special guest" opener A is so excited about?

[Ryan James]

confirmed we'll be in nyc so we will be using our tix. good luck to everyone still looking!

has anyone heard anything about "special guest" opener A is so excited about?

Well she has been hanging out with John Cameron Mitchell, and he is from NYC . . . my fingers are crossed for a guest appearance from the one and only Hedwig Robinson, of course it could be anybody!   

[breathmint]

i must admit i don't know either of those names and they don't sound very exciting.  :]

[tonic pancake.]

i must admit i don't know either of those names and they don't sound very exciting.  :]

you are silly.  john cameron mitchell [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cameron_Mitchell] is amazing.  "hedwig and the angry inch" [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedwig_and_the_Angry_Inch_(film)] is a fantastic film with a beautiful soundtrack.

any performance with jcm and amanda would be sure to be nothing short of phenomenal!

[breathmint]

oh shit! i fucking love that movie and soudtrack! hahah total brain fart on the name. that would be insanely fun!  :]  here's to hoping.

you are silly.  john cameron mitchell [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cameron_Mitchell] is amazing.  "hedwig and the angry inch" [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedwig_and_the_Angry_Inch_(film)] is a fantastic film with a beautiful soundtrack.

any performance with jcm and amanda would be sure to be nothing short of phenomenal!

[breathmint]

OK, so I typically record most shows I head out too, particularly the AFP sets. Be that as it may, this very special show happens to fall on my first wedding anniversary, and I would like to be able to enjoy the show without being rigged up.

Sooo, cutting to the point, is anyone else planning on recording high quality audio for this? If so, I'll pass and Robyn and I can just enjoy! I know there are plans for the multicam video, but I'm talking about a good audio rig (good stereo mics, amp, 16/44.1+ wav).

so excited!

[CeeGBee]

OK, so I typically record most shows I head out too, particularly the AFP sets. Be that as it may, this very special show happens to fall on my first wedding anniversary, and I would like to be able to enjoy the show without being rigged up.

Sooo, cutting to the point, is anyone else planning on recording high quality audio for this? If so, I'll pass and Robyn and I can just enjoy! I know there are plans for the multicam video, but I'm talking about a good audio rig (good stereo mics, amp, 16/44.1+ wav).

so excited!

Multiple sources are always a good idea...  It's insurance against any of the many things that can cause
a bad recording: technical, venue-staff, or audience-related....

[breathmint]

Agreed, but decided to just enjoy this show with the wife. :] does this mean you're recording?

[CeeGBee]

I have no gear...  unless you count this:

[Mr. LOL]

I think people should tape/record the Boston shows, since they're playing both main albums in their entirety+ much more it will be a more comprehensive documentation.

[breathmint]

Sitting in a Mexican bar, having drinks to Ibiza techno, and watching a couple (both) dressed as freddy kreuger, and sort of not caring anymore. FUCKYES DRESDEN DOLLS in a few hours :]

[Jester]

How was it guys?

Unless I missed a thread, no one seems to be talking/uploading/discussing...

[fairytalevegas]

Did anyone happen to find an iPhone last night? Pink flowery case? It's mine, and I kinda really desperately need it back.

[vicvic]

The show was FANTASTIC. The Double Rainbow performance was the highlight for me, but the entire concert was a blast.

This was my first Dolls show and it was great to witness the chemistry and combined showmanship of Amanda and Brian. I'd seen Amanda Palmer and Evelyn Evelyn before...and I gotta say, I'm impressed that all three Palmer-related shows I've attended have been complete different from each other. At first I was surprised how much crazier the atmosphere was at the Dolls show than the other two, but once I adjusted, I had a great time dancing and singing.

Now I'm trying to decide whether I preferred this or Amanda's solo show in Williamsburg last year. Rock energy vs. loose and casual vibe...I can't choose!

[dmaster]

where is the setlist?

You guys are being jerks about it and nobody is posting the setlist and it's making me sad.   :'(

[Tender Buttons]

where is the setlist?

You guys are being jerks about it and nobody is posting the setlist and it's making me sad.   :'(

Don't be sad! 

Sex Changes
Missed Me
Backstabber
Mrs. O
The Kill
Pirate Jenny
Modern Moonlight
Pierre
Bad Habit
Glass Slipper
Ultima Esperanza
Coin Operated Boy
Mandy Goes to Med School (with a little bit of Careless Whisper)
Double Rainbow
The Jeep Song
Sing
Mein Herr
Half Jack
Girl Anachronism
Truce
War Pigs

[BATTEREDxBRIDExLUVR!]

Pirate Jenny

language?

[RiverVox]

I want to see photos of MERCH! I'm going Wednesday night and I need to prepare for serious shopping.

[vicvic]

Pirate Jenny

language?

English

[Rosebud]

Pierre
Mein Herr

Aw, two of my favorite covers 

[woj]

Pirate Jenny

language?

adult.

[Mark!]

i thought they would play all the dresden dolls songs on one night and all the yes virginia on the other

[BATTEREDxBRIDExLUVR!]

i thought they would play all the dresden dolls songs on one night and all the yes virginia on the other

at the two boston shows.

[PolitelyOffend]

The show was incredible. Thank you Amanda and Brian <3

[JeAxra]

Finally. It was absolutely beautiful. Beyond happy I got to see it.

[SoulPhoenix]

T'was nothing short of a religious experience to be sure

And just like every other Amanda/Dolls related gig, the queue was awesomely fun too *Waves to line friends* Tis i, the eponymous Saw Guy

[CeeGBee]

T'was nothing short of a religious experience to be sure

And just like every other Amanda/Dolls related gig, the queue was awesomely fun too *Waves to line friends* Tis i, the eponymous Saw Guy

Nice get-up. 



I liked my Jack-In-The-Box idea.....   

[lentower]

I want to see photos of MERCH! I'm going Wednesday night and I need to prepare for serious shopping.

see
http://www.theshadowbox.net/forum/index.php?topic=12939.msg361438#msg361438
the sticker and button are small versions of the fall tour 2010 poster.
maybe the bag too, but i'm not remembering it

[lentower]

i just answered a friend's question about the show with

‎45 min "the legendary pink dots" set - different from the set in cambridge last week. amanda said they had 70 albums, and a lot of different music

then jeffmaker took over the light board, and pyscho dave took over the sound board and there was 2.5+ hours of d.dolls performance with the quartet weaving the magic of one of the most awesome d.dolls show i've seen

they are stronger and better for the hiatus.
brian is also talking on stage a lot more ; - }
even wittier cross banter

the rock love between them, and with the audience was incredible.  many of the songs were unprompted full sing alongs

my 84 year old aunt was blown away, and wrote a thank you note (len: how do i mail this to amanda and brian? ; - )

amanda announced she was moving to nyc (i've been expecting this for over three years)

i'm awaiting both boston shows, and a bit sadder i decided to not go to sf for nye

[lentower]

How was it guys?

Unless I missed a thread, no one seems to be talking/uploading/discussing...

we were too stunned for a day with rock love ; - }

[SoulPhoenix]

Haha, yeah, i'm still processing most of what i saw/heard, and can barely think how to describe it

Though i did see you, young Mr Lentower, and your legendary beard on several occasions outside and inside the venue 

[lentower]

Haha, yeah, i'm still processing most of what i saw/heard, and can barely think how to describe it

Though i did see you, young Mr Lentower, and your legendary beard on several occasions outside and inside the venue 

this show was unique in my d.dolls history.
i brought someone.

my awesome 84 year old aunt.

which meant i had to be there for her.
which meant i couldn't:
* walk the pre-show lines back and forth,
  and meet many of you there
* roam around the venue, and meet many of you then

back to my usual d.dolls show behaviour in boston

[lentower]

by the way,

near the start of 'double rainbow'
an immense rain of ballons
- all the colors of the rainbow -
were released

after an immense fan balloon 'battle'
they ended up on stage with amanda and brian,
which caused a few changes in their stage movements ; - }

[benmoody0220]

This concert was AWESOME! :DD

I was second row (for most part). For those who were there, I was the one who called to Brian for help cause the security were being major douches about me recording. Also, I was the guy in the hat on stage with them during the Jeep Song.

It was an AWESOME night.

[LaryB]

The show was beyond awesome. I first saw the D'Dolls on Halloween '05 and as great as that show was it's amazing how far they have progressed. I don't think I've ever seen they play better.  What makes it more stunning is that they havn't played a show together for such a long time (almost 2 yrs I think). I can't wait for NYE to see how far they can take it with some more time together.

The highlights for me were

Mrs O, especially at the end  when Amanda let the crowd finish the last verse
Double Rainbow, who doesn't love rainbows and balloons.
Bad Habit, it's one of my favorites and they don't always play it.
Pierre and War Pigs, only at a D'Dolls show will you hear covers of Maurice Sendak/Carol King and Black Sabbeth

[lentower]

This concert was AWESOME! :DD

I was second row (for most part). For those who were there, I was the one who called to Brian for help cause the security were being major douches about me recording. Also, I was the guy in the hat on stage with them during the Jeep Song.

It was an AWESOME night.

dude

the d.dolls should ALWAYS have you as a backup singer ! ! !

[benmoody0220]

This concert was AWESOME! :DD

I was second row (for most part). For those who were there, I was the one who called to Brian for help cause the security were being major douches about me recording. Also, I was the guy in the hat on stage with them during the Jeep Song.

It was an AWESOME night.

dude

the d.dolls should ALWAYS have you as a backup singer ! ! !

Hehe. Thanks. ^_^

[ItsJustDave]

T'was nothing short of a religious experience to be sure

And just like every other Amanda/Dolls related gig, the queue was awesomely fun too *Waves to line friends* Tis i, the eponymous Saw Guy

Hey!  That's me in the background.  Loved your costume!

--

With the recording talk, I'm surprised no one mentioned this: http://www.theshadowbox.net/forum/index.php?topic=12621.15  If anyone shot video at the show, get in touch.  It's going to be a million kinds of awesome, more so if we can incorporate your footage. 

I understand some people were getting hassled by security for taking pictures/shooting video.  Was this fairly isolated or more widespread?

-d

[SoulPhoenix]

Awesome article up on Brooklynvegan about the gig, we all look so pretty :D:D

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2010/11/the_dresden_dol_4.html

[JeAxra]

by the way,

near the start of 'double rainbow'
an immense rain of ballons
- all the colors of the rainbow -
were released

after an immense fan balloon 'battle'
they ended up on stage with amanda and brian,
which caused a few changes in their stage movements ; - }

I must admit as soon as those balloons started falling I started crying my freaking eyes out. It was all too perfect. And I think I thought it was gonna be over soon

I cried alot that night...

[nottheonethatscrazy]

The Kentucky show is next weekend and I am so excited!
Although I think I'm getting a cold so I have been drinking insane amounts of orange juice to help my immune system.
 

p.s.
What's the word on a signing table?
I have never met Brian and I would love to meet Amanda again.

[ItsJustDave]

by the way,

near the start of 'double rainbow'
an immense rain of ballons
- all the colors of the rainbow -
were released

after an immense fan balloon 'battle'
they ended up on stage with amanda and brian,
which caused a few changes in their stage movements ; - }

I was up front in the photo pit w/ 2 of my videographers.  While I expected the balloon drop, I hadn't applied the forethought to determine what that would actually mean to us in the photo pit when the rules of physics came into play.  We were surrounded in balloons.  Every movement we made created a series of pops and I lost track of my camera bag containing my spare batteries and memory cards.  Easily the most fun and surreal moment of the whole show.

[breathmint]

all i can say is... it was perfection.

[breathmint]

hey, do we know anything about how/when the recording of this is going to be released? i saw shit-tons of pro cams around the club but no mention of exactly what is being done and how and when we can get our hands on it.

perhaps even odder, i haven't seen an audience recording of this at all yet. if anyone finds or has one please hit me up.

thx

[Ryan James]

hey, do we know anything about how/when the recording of this is going to be released? i saw shit-tons of pro cams around the club but no mention of exactly what is being done and how and when we can get our hands on it.

perhaps even odder, i haven't seen an audience recording of this at all yet. if anyone finds or has one please hit me up.

thx

There are quite a few clips on YouTube of the Halloween show. Also - this. http://dd.thisoneisonus.org/about.shtml