Melvins Vs. Promoters Stories

[bUTTHOLEmAN]

Walsby had an interesting post on facebook- I'm curious about the specifics.. he should do a book full of 'Melvins vs. Promoter'-stories.

There is a treasure chest full of great stories involving the Melvins and a few dipshit promoters and venues, all of which revolve around the band more or less standing up for themselves and gladly walking when push came to shove. There have certainly been more than one occasion where the band was told that they would never work in some town EVER AGAIN (just like Hollywood!) only to be welcomed back gladly after some idiot promoter got canned or some "rock club" went bankrupt by a cooler more fair person/club. It is one of the reasons I admire them. They are the underdogs sticking up for the underdogs. I think people can sense that.

[laughingwlucifer65]

i would love to hear some stories that pertain to this

[jonE5]

i would love to hear some stories that pertain to this

I second that..

[Satchel Paige]

i would love to hear some stories that pertain to this

I second that..

turded

[jules]

i would love to hear some stories that pertain to this

I second that..

turded

Are you a Texan with an Irish accent? 

[Satchel Paige]

i would love to hear some stories that pertain to this

I second that..

turded

Are you a Texan with an Irish accent? 

german-irish-texan, thanke

[Chief Ten Beers]

I think there's a story in why Melvins haven't played Buffalo since '09.  Last time was that off night from the Down tour at Town Ballroom. Night before they were with Down in Rochester which was well attended. A lot of people left during Down's set(myself included). I couldn't wait to see Melvins again next night. The Buffalo show was Melvins(2 sets), with Weedeater opening and was pretty poorly attended. Previous two times in Buffalo - '06 & '08 were good turnouts. From what I understand, local promoter was also a member of some local generic stoner-rock band who wanted to open. When they were told no locals, they decided to barely promote the show. Faggots.
 There were literally like 8 people watching Weedeater's set, and maybe 50-100 tops by the time Melvins hit stage. Still one of the best shows I saw them play. Seriously, nobody even knew Weedeater were on. 6 months later Weedeater plays to a packed house at a smaller club, and that show was hyped up months in advance. That promoter has since folded, so hopefully the Melvins come through and get a better deal next time. If not, I'll gladly keep driving to Cleveland, Syracuse, or Rochester.

[Dumpster D]

Weedeater is a good band for sure! Saw them With Gates of slumber a few years back in Toronto!

awesome!

I definetly want to hear these Melvins Vs. promoter stories, Hell, most education I have ever gotten on the *REAL* music Industry!

Melvins stories and Interviews are my main staple because they are not inflated or biased, just the damn Truth, and sometimes Its definetly stranger than Fiction.

[(PAUL)]

Back in 2004 they were supposed to play at the Rave in Milwaukee but they had a similar situation where there were some local bands that were going to play beforehand, I'm not sure if they had to pay to play (the Rave is known to do that) or if the local bands were just not going to get paid. Anyways, one of those bands Droids Attack somehow got a hold of the Melvins "road manager" (whoever the heck that is) and asked some questions which caused the Melvins to call the Rave and cancel the show because they didn't want to have other openers and/or screw over local bands. Luckily I was able to go to the show the next day in Chicago, but it wasn't until last year that they started playing Milwaukee again, at a different, better venue.

[black stallion]

this thread is a great idea!

[badhatharry]

I think there's a story in why Melvins haven't played Buffalo since '09.  Last time was that off night from the Down tour at Town Ballroom. Night before they were with Down in Rochester which was well attended. A lot of people left during Down's set(myself included). I couldn't wait to see Melvins again next night. The Buffalo show was Melvins(2 sets), with Weedeater opening and was pretty poorly attended. Previous two times in Buffalo - '06 & '08 were good turnouts. From what I understand, local promoter was also a member of some local generic stoner-rock band who wanted to open. When they were told no locals, they decided to barely promote the show. Faggots.
 There were literally like 8 people watching Weedeater's set, and maybe 50-100 tops by the time Melvins hit stage. Still one of the best shows I saw them play. Seriously, nobody even knew Weedeater were on. 6 months later Weedeater plays to a packed house at a smaller club, and that show was hyped up months in advance. That promoter has since folded, so hopefully the Melvins come through and get a better deal next time. If not, I'll gladly keep driving to Cleveland, Syracuse, or Rochester.

That Town Ballroom show was one of my favorites, just about a perfect setlist and Weedeater were a nice surprise. I'd prefer they keep coming back to Westcott in Syracuse, that seems like a great venue for them.

[(the) flutter nuts]

I think there's a story in why Melvins haven't played Buffalo since '09.  Last time was that off night from the Down tour at Town Ballroom. Night before they were with Down in Rochester which was well attended. A lot of people left during Down's set(myself included). I couldn't wait to see Melvins again next night. The Buffalo show was Melvins(2 sets), with Weedeater opening and was pretty poorly attended. Previous two times in Buffalo - '06 & '08 were good turnouts. From what I understand, local promoter was also a member of some local generic stoner-rock band who wanted to open. When they were told no locals, they decided to barely promote the show. Faggots.
 There were literally like 8 people watching Weedeater's set, and maybe 50-100 tops by the time Melvins hit stage. Still one of the best shows I saw them play. Seriously, nobody even knew Weedeater were on. 6 months later Weedeater plays to a packed house at a smaller club, and that show was hyped up months in advance. That promoter has since folded, so hopefully the Melvins come through and get a better deal next time. If not, I'll gladly keep driving to Cleveland, Syracuse, or Rochester.

I hope they start playing Buffalo again, since they never come to Ontario , Buffalo is pretty close for me.

[glen]

Melvins "road manager" (whoever the heck that is)

prolly timothy moss in those days.

[fraxs]

I think there's a story in why Melvins haven't played Buffalo since '09.  Last time was that off night from the Down tour at Town Ballroom. Night before they were with Down in Rochester which was well attended. A lot of people left during Down's set(myself included). I couldn't wait to see Melvins again next night. The Buffalo show was Melvins(2 sets), with Weedeater opening and was pretty poorly attended. Previous two times in Buffalo - '06 & '08 were good turnouts. From what I understand, local promoter was also a member of some local generic stoner-rock band who wanted to open. When they were told no locals, they decided to barely promote the show. Faggots.
 There were literally like 8 people watching Weedeater's set, and maybe 50-100 tops by the time Melvins hit stage. Still one of the best shows I saw them play. Seriously, nobody even knew Weedeater were on. 6 months later Weedeater plays to a packed house at a smaller club, and that show was hyped up months in advance. That promoter has since folded, so hopefully the Melvins come through and get a better deal next time. If not, I'll gladly keep driving to Cleveland, Syracuse, or Rochester.

That Town Ballroom show was one of my favorites, just about a perfect setlist and Weedeater were a nice surprise. I'd prefer they keep coming back to Westcott in Syracuse, that seems like a great venue for them.

I was very happy to see the Melvins play the Westcott. Parking in the area sucks but otherwise went well.

Also, anyone know why the Melvins never have a local opener?

[Buckwheat]

 
Also, anyone know why the Melvins never have a local opener?

just guessing, but they probably don't want to run the risk of having a crappy band play before them.