Just got word from my newsletter that the Melvins will be playing in Victoriaville the weekend of May 17th/18th - don't know which night yet. Four years ago they were up there w/ the Big Band - a friend was able to make it up there for the show.
I'm looking into this one, but it seems unlikely for various reasons at this point - but I'm not 100% sure. But also playing at the festivial are these few notable mentions: Anthony Braxton (2 shows!)- John Zorn - Acid Mothers Gong - Merzbow - Keiji Haino ; to mention a few.
So who's making the trip??
More info:
http://fimav.qc.ca/en/2007/ (http://fimav.qc.ca/en/2007/)
Fuck! This is my chance!
HOLY SHIT!!!
I'm already there.
would somebody be so kind as to show me where-abouts in canada this victoriaville is?
(http://fimav.qc.ca/res/fimav2006/carte_autour.jpg)
170 km east of Montreal
ooo. thats a long ways from michigan. my aspirations are fading fast.
Quote from: ManWithNoName on February 10, 2007, 09:07:20 PM
Fuck! This is my chance!
Same Here.
Google maps says its a 5 hour drive from my house. Easily done.
Quote from: tommyhc on February 13, 2007, 07:40:11 AM
Quote from: ManWithNoName on February 10, 2007, 09:07:20 PM
Fuck! This is my chance!
Same Here.
Google maps says its a 5 hour drive from my house. Easily done.
Very cool!
Go go go!
Quote from: tommyhc on February 13, 2007, 07:40:11 AM
Quote from: ManWithNoName on February 10, 2007, 09:07:20 PM
Fuck! This is my chance!
Same Here.
Google maps says its a 5 hour drive from my house. Easily done.
Not so easy for me. No car. I've been looking at bus routes. Either I'm stupid or I'll have to take two buses. One to montreal and than another one to victoriaville. Knowing my friends don't won't want to pay 40-60$ for a bus ride to see "just" the melvins.
Right now I'm hoping for some other canadian dates closer to home.
Quote from: ManWithNoName on February 13, 2007, 08:26:40 AM
Quote from: tommyhc on February 13, 2007, 07:40:11 AM
Quote from: ManWithNoName on February 10, 2007, 09:07:20 PM
Fuck! This is my chance!
Same Here.
Google maps says its a 5 hour drive from my house. Easily done.
Not so easy for me. No car. I've been looking at bus routes. Either I'm stupid or I'll have to take two buses. One to montreal and than another one to victoriaville. Knowing my friends don't won't want to pay 40-60$ for a bus ride to see "just" the melvins.
Right now I'm hoping for some other canadian dates closer to home.
Haha Maarten knows how long i've been waiting for this : )
Not to get your hopes up but I'm might be able to pick you up if your somewhat on the way and are willing to pitch a bit (ass gas or grass). let me know.. I live in Kingston... so if you can find a route between Kingston and Victoriaville that goes by your place let me know and we will make it happen.
Im happy. Finally a concert experience is around the bend.
http://maps.google.ca/maps?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=fr&channel=s&tab=wl&q=
According to this you won't be going anywhere near me(ottawa). But, since you'll be driving by montreal. I could take the bus to montreal and get picked up there?
I'd be more than willing to pitch in for gas money and grass. Fuck, I'll ride in the trunk if I have to. :P
Quote from: ManWithNoName on February 13, 2007, 12:10:08 PM
http://maps.google.ca/maps?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=fr&channel=s&tab=wl&q=
According to this you won't be going anywhere near me(ottawa). But, since you'll be driving by montreal. I could take the bus to montreal and get picked up there?
I'd be more than willing to pitch in for gas money and grass. Fuck, I'll ride in the trunk if I have to. :P
Ya man i can meet you in Montreal. Sounds like we got things resolved a little bit. Fuck this should be a good trip. I would only be going with 1 or 2 other ppl so there is room for you no worries.
When do the tickets go on sale?
SWEET! Thanks!(even though everything's not set in stone)
I have no idea when the tickets go on sale but the site says the first announcements will be made tomorrow. Once we get more info we'll work out all the details.
Hey this is cool news, guys! Wooha!
(tommy, I'll get back on you about Cul De Sac, still haven't been able to find them at SLSK)
Quote from: norecess on February 13, 2007, 12:26:00 PM
Hey this is cool news, guys! Wooha!
(tommy, I'll get back on you about Cul De Sac, still haven't been able to find them at SLSK)
I'm uploading the album i want you to hear on yousendit.com It will be done in 18 min but I have to go back to the college for my last class right now so i wont be able to post the link until around 4:30.
And I'm off....
Well class was canceled. What a waste of gas.
http://download.yousendit.com/A49743DC615BBDCF
Quote from: tommyhc on February 13, 2007, 01:44:19 PM
Well class was canceled. What a waste of gas.
I can almost see my school from my window view. It takes me 10 minutes by bike to get there, maybe 5 minutes more including getting my bike and stall it there. :toke:
They have a passport pre-sale going on now and a first look at the program.
http://fimav.qc.ca/en/2007/programmation/
There no date for the Melvins show
My "Melvins Jar" has been started.
I have 30 bucks in it so far... must save 275$ before pre-sale price expires.
BTW.. Is 275$ CAN (taxes included) a fair price for a 3 day event (although I am only really going for the Melvins, I haven't really even been to a festival.. or more than 1 or 2 concerts in my life so I can't gauge it. Either way I'm pretty sure ill pay the 275 plus gas and other expenses to see them, it will be a journey.
Then maybe i"ll write a book about it like Maarten and post it : )
Edit:
340$ after pre-sale expires. I work 2 days a week between college. I just had to dip into my jar. Melvins Jar at 10$
In the past, you could purchase individual days as well - you might want to email them, they're pretty good about getting back.
Accomodations can be tricky though, just becasue this Fest is in the middle of nowhere. I'm becoming Jealous, I won't know if I'm going until mid-April.... that Braxton show will be a "Monster."
Individual tickets will be available once the official schedule is released (in a couple weeks).
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/fimav/message/106
I think I'm still going for the full duration. Gonna pay full price since I couldn't get the money together for the pre-sale. So far it's me, my friend Mr.Bouche and Man With No Name if he's still down.
I'm still down for sure. At the moment I'm not sure I'll be able to afford a full pass thoug.
Quote from: tommyhc on February 13, 2007, 07:40:11 AM
Quote from: ManWithNoName on February 10, 2007, 09:07:20 PM
Fuck! This is my chance!
Same Here.
Google maps says its a 5 hour drive from my house. Easily done.
Google maps tells me it's 46 hours from here........sonnofabitch
Festival schedule will be released on april 11th. Individual tickets go on sale on that date aswell.
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/fimav/message/110
http://fimav.qc.ca/en/2007/horaire/
Melvins are playing friday may 18th 10pm. Tix are 30$!
EDIT: Ticket has been purchased! manwithnoname is going to see the motherfuckin' melvins!!!
I just got my ticket. :D
Cya there! :D
Its fucking hard to find a place to sleep. All motel and hotel are full.
What do you guys get?
I'm sleeping in my car I believe.
I have a room booked at Le victorin(sp?).
120$ with two beds. I'm alone so I can help some of you guys out probably.
Let me know, maybe we can set something up.
We can split the price of the room in four.That make 30 $ for everyone of us. I can sleep on the floor with no probleme. And since its your room, maybe we pay 40 each and you its free of charge.
We go to bed at 12:oo tough, since we have to get up at 6 in the morning saturday cause we work.
No problem, I found somewhere else for sleeping.
I will be right in front of Buzzo with a red t-shirt.
Sweet.
Maybe we can arrange some a little melvins.net meet up pre-show for a couple beers and some grass.
Here Here
ok ou?
Parait qu'il y a de l'excellente poutine a Victo.
je sais pas. je connais pas victo.
Ok chek, on se rencontre tout le monde devant le Colis
We want reviews! All the details.
Bring your club and baseball bat. After the show, were going on an Emo kid hunt, beating up these stupid kid. :lol:
Quote from: tommyhc on May 12, 2007, 09:00:15 AM
I'm sleeping in my car I believe.
(http://roxcalibur.com/pix/e1756.jpg)
what other shows do you guys plan on attending?
I go there only for the Melvins
I'm pretty busy, so I have only time for this show
Quote from: Pringles on May 15, 2007, 10:45:00 PM
Ok chek, on se rencontre tout le monde devant le Colis
j't'ai manqu
Tu est une omelete du chien avec fromage dans le petit maison dans le prairie.
Yoplait.
Quote from: Dudbean on May 25, 2007, 05:57:49 PM
You are a dog omelette with cheese in the small house in the prairie?
That's about my best French actually. I can tell from experience it's not very useful.
Fortunately 'Je voudrais une bierre blanche, svp' works much better.
The only french I know is ...... Voulez Vous Coucher Avec Moi Ce Soir? 8)