Here Today... Gone To Hell!

December

08 - Philadelphia, PA @ Khyber Pass
09 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza (With Jesse Malin)
13 - Hollywood, CA @ Hotel Cafe (Solo, acoustic)


January:
21 - Fargo, ND @ House Of Rock
22 - Minneapolis, MN @ Uptown Bar
23 - Milwaukee, WI @ Shank Hall
25 - Hamtramck, MI @ Small's
26 - Toronto, Canada @ The Horseshoe
27 - Buffalo, NY @ The Mohawk Place
28 - Long Branch, NJ @ Brighton Bar
29 - New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
30 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East

February:
2 - Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe
3 - Brooklyn, NY @ Southpaw
4 - Arlington, VA @ IOTA Cafe
5 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Cat's Cradle
7 - Atlanta, GA @ Smithe's Olde Bar
8 - Nashville, TN @ The Exit Inn 71H
9 - Lexington, KY @ The Dame
10 - Chicago, IL @ The Double Door
11 - Cedar Falls, IO @ The Reverb

March:
4 - Hollywood, CA @ Hotel Cafe

April:
14 - Bellingham, WA @ Nightlight NEW
15 - Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern NEW
16 - Portland, OR @ Dante's NEW
23 - Long Beach, CA @ Alex's bar NEW


/jarmo

Good for Tommy...

These dates wont affect GNR...

Does anyone know who will be in the band? Will Richard Fortus be joining Tommy?

Richard will play with him in NYC, but it's not decided yet who will be the rest of the band (according to Tommy's webmaster).

For the 12\8 show it says Tommy Stinson "Full Band"--is this Jessie's band, or is this alien crime syndicate?
I'm going to that one, that'll be small, smokey and sweaty...can't beat it :hihi:

Stop whining about him touring, this is a thread for those people who might actually be interested in going.

Nice to see one person from here going, enjoy the show noonespecial!? : ok:


All the whining has been put in its own thread.



/jarmo

I'll send ya the pics...I just got a digital camera...so this ought to be interesting.... : ok:

Hope whoever goes enjoys themselves, maybe say hello and ask him how eevrything is going...

I wish axl would make a suprise apperance, I know it wouldn't happen but onme could hope.. The joy that would bring, plus you don't need an album release to show up at a friend's show

Noone special hopefully you get that lucky

Wish Tommy would come to Florida. He`s unknown enough where you can see him at a small venue, those types of shows are the best. No chance of catching GNR at a 500 seat venue.

I've decided I need to get out more... so this will hopefully be my first time seeing Tommy in person.  Solo acoustic sounds like fun. 

Interestingly, the Hotel Cafe website lists him as 'The Replacements' not GNR.

Oh wow he's doing acoustic in California eh? He did a bit of an acoustic set in 2002 when the figgs were the backing band...that ought to be a good time for you...a bit mellow but very soulful--you'll have fun...as far as Axl doing a surprise "show up" --probably won't happen in Philadelphia (LOL)but you probably have better odds in California for sure...me personally I'm hoping the Figgs show up (at the very least, Pete Donnelly) and it turns into a major jam session... : ok:

oops....I meant 2003...being from Philly we just try to block out 2002 LOL...not trying to be smart mmmkay?

   Call me crazy, but I think it's a good sign Tommy's last date for a while is Hollywood, California.  You can probably bet that Tommy and Axl will at least physically see one another.  This can do nothing but good things when it comes to plans for Chinese Democracy.  Just my thoughts.

 : ok:
-Axl4Prez

Maybe Axl will be on the Hollywood show...  :peace:

i can walk to the hotel cafe in 5 min.... ill be there... it should be a great show.  its a really cool place.

Any1 going to the NYC show? I might go so let me know.,

Does anyone know how his set is with jesse malin? Does he still play the VGH set/songs? Thanks for the help...

im planning to go to the Hotel Cafe show...lemme know if you wanna meet up AxlFink!

He never comes anywhere near KY, whats up with that?

I should meet you, it would save me alot of typing.. :hihi:

http://buddyhead.com/gossip/

BUDDYHEAD PRESENTS ?A NIGHT AT THE HOTEL CAF?

On Monday, December 13th Buddyhead will be taking over The Hotel Caf? in Hollywood, California. Artists performing will include Dimitri Coats from Burning Brides, Ronnie and Allen from Your Enemies Friends, Tommy Stinson who used to be in The Replacements, and is now in Guns N? Roses, and also has a brand new solo record out, as well as others to be announced. The show will be ALL AGES and it?ll ONLY cost you $5.00 to get in. The Hotel serves beer, wine, coffee, and other fine treats. Get ready to get folky kids. There are no pre-sale tickets or anything, so if ya wanna get in for sure, show up early. Oh yeah, the Hotel Caf? is even owned by Marko Shafer who used to write sex advice for us before he became a sophisticated Caf? owner. He?ll be there too? maybe you can let him raw dog you and bust on your stomach! The Hotel Caf? is located at 1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd. http://www.hotelcafe.com/

And It?s only for a fiver.? What?s a treat!!!
:rant:? I hate you who can go!!!? :crying: I hate you when you don't go!!!?? :confused:? :P? :hihi:

lol....by the end of the show ill have you a full fledged tommy and new gnr fan

I lvoe rock music,I use to go eevry weekend to cbgbs and watch 4-5 bands play.. I always like to see new acts and things I've never heard...

lol.  I'm sure Tommy wants to block out some of 2002 as well.  He's performing along with some other guys, so it should be a great show.  I'd love to have him sign my VGH cd.

Mike, you mean! You said you?re not going. Bloody hell! Boo! Boo! It?s not fair!? :rant: Just not fair!? :rant:

Have ah wail of a fucking time you all.? >:( ;D

 :crying: I'm also hoping Tommy will be able to come south...
The Hard Rock Hotel just opened a new Hotel/Casino 10 minutes from where I live - Seminole HRH at Hollywood, FL
Its going to include a larger venue, but right now they are set up to accommodate smaller club gigs.

Have a great time noonespecial, younggunner, mikeguiliana and anyone else lucky enough to catch one of these shows  :beer:
Wish i could go  :'(

Wish a show could be arranged for Atlanta, Nashville, or Birmingham. I'd definetely make it to one of those dates for sure.

I think our hurricane season has scared all the good musicians from coming to Florida :rant:

We have a brand new Hard Rock Hotel in Tampa too  : ok:

Yea, I drive by that every night. Still haven't gone in yet....

Little update from the webmaster :

Still waiting on show info. The tour is being booked now, and likely
to start Jan 21st and roll for 2 weeks.  It'll be Tommy acoustic
with the same setup he did when he and Joe from ACS did Europe or
when him and Mike Gent from the Figgs played a few songs during the
set.

This time out though it's likely to be Dave Phillips who accompanies
Tommy on the 2 week tour. Dave used to be in Perfect and plays with
Frank Black in the Catholics. Stay tuned to see if that happens for
sure.

I'll let you know when I do.


Pepper

ok thanks Pandora 8)
Hope tommy will come back to Paris. I like this guy.

any1 going to the ny show next week?

Fortus will jam with Tommy...hope someone will get a word about "chinese democracy"

well... hurricane season is officially over  :yes:

and we are having beautiful weather here in south florida
its about 70 right now

and as far as Tampa...  I'd drive the six hours to Tampa to see 'im!

You guys up there in New York....

. . .   g o   t o    t h e   s h o w

and instead of asking about CD....

t e l l    h i m   a b o u t   h o w   w e    a r e     w a i t i n '     f o r
   
h i m     t o     c o m e    d o w n     s o u t h  ! ! !   


i'm serous!  someone, please ask him about coming down here  ;D

Tommy's solo career would NOT be discussed if it wasn't for his GN'R involvement.  I think CD news is the most important thing that could come out of his mouth.

Info fra admin at Rumourboard...

As usual first again 

The tour is still being booked

Wed 01/12/05 CA, Bottom of the Hill

Thu 01/13/05 CA, Spaceland

Fri 01/21/05 Fargo, ND House Of Rock

Sat 01/22/05 Minneapolis, MN Uptown Bar

Sun 01/30/05 Cambridge, MA Middle East Club

Fri 02/04/05 Arlington, VA IOTA Club & Cafe

Sat 02/05/05 Chapel Hill, NC Local 506

Mon 02/07/05 Atlanta, GA Smith's Olde Bar

For now only the Fargo tickets are on sale (8 bucks at Ticketmaster). Let's see if the other dates are confirmed in the next few days.

These dates admin @ rumourboard mentioned haven't been confirmed yet although supposedly they have already been booked. Tommy will probably announce them all at once and as admin said he hasn't finished booking the tour!

One has to be careful not to be too early in announcing info.

The Spaceland CA gig has been pulled already, so remove that from your lists

What about the Boston gig, Mysteron...how's that look, I really dont wanna miss the General this time!

Wow!  What a show! What guitars! What energy!  This was a cool show.  Richard Fortus was there...he is one skinny dude...had an awesome Gibson he was playing too.  I got ton o pics and will get a link to them later today...I'm wading through the pics now...Tommy was in a very good mood...crowd was a healthy size for a Wednesday. 
Waiting to get bashed here, but I have procrastinated in picking up the Gorilla CD. I kind of did that on purpose so the tunes would hit me fresh and raw...needless to say, Santa better bring me that, or I'm kicking some reindeer ass!  Actually have a new found respect for Richard...those GNR bootleg DVDs just don't illustrate how extremely gifted this dude's fingers are...I was right in front of him...and was truly, truly impressed...he had some papers on the floor in front of him next to his wah pedal and they appeared to have music notes written on them...you know A, C, D--which I thought was kind of cute. Tommy came out and did a couple of acoustic numbers first and then he was joined by the band, and that's when the place started smmmokin'--For me, the acoustic stuff was a bit too slow and light, but I do not  mean to imply that it was bad. When you see the pics of Richard's guitar you'll understand why I was jumping for them to plug in, trust me...Does anyone know who the two black dudes are (bass player and drummer)-they were really hot! Everyone was having a good time. I was hoping Tommy would have done some intros but he didn't. People were buying him drinks (because he asked for them) but he wasn't really downing them with any great speed.  He did talk a little about blue and red states, which is kind of funny...regardless of what the media says, it seems people are a bit bummed out about those election results...or at the very least they are able to see the humor in it (DOH!) Everyone had tattoos...I tried to get a shot of this really cool one (you'll see it) on Richard Fortus's inner, left forearm...but he was hopping around a lot. He's got really nice fingers. Tommy wore black and changed guitars about 3 or 4 times. Crowd was very responsive...no one yelled out for any GNR which is a good thing...I mean, you just have wait for that dontcha? Very cool night...will do my best to get a page created in dreamweaver and throw those puppies up there...Thanks for coming to Philly...seeing Richard was a real surprise...I thought Jessie Mailen (sp?) was going to back him...the cool thing (if you're a glass is half full kind of person) is that I've seen 3 members of GNR (one, now a former member) and I'm from a GNR no show state...ha, gotta love it!!!!! No harm intended with that last statement, I just think it's really cool : ok:

isnt the date of this show almost 2 years to the day that Axl fucked the fans in Philly??

Tommy and Richard got some big ass balls to go back to that city and ask fans to pay to see them..


Sounds like it was a good time though.... Fortus is a cool mother fucker.. Stinson is also....

Post your pics... did you get a chance to talk to them or ask the just when "soon" is??? :beer:

Thanks for the review. I changed the title and made the thread sticky so that everybody can post their reviews for the following shows (NYC, LA, etc....).

cool, can't wait to see them, lucky you :beer:

Thanks for the review.

Sounds like it was a nice show.  8)




/jarmo

Cool review man! Sounds like you had a blast!

Can't wait for the pics! :beer:

Does anyone know whether there are any press interviews scheduled around these gigs?

http://www.bigsurmoon19102.com/brains/photornr2.html

I'm sending the rest to Jarmo...I was just clicking away, I love the way you can fit all those pictures on those little, tiny memory chips...technology...gotta love it.
 

cool review!...Im debating whther I should go tonight. I wish he was playing in NJ instead. Fortus will definately be there too. dam I have some tough descisions to make. Any1 from the area going?

quick question...when did the show start...how long was it and were most of the songs from VGH?

thanks

And Wow, Cool pics!

I like how you process(maybe a wrong word) n edit them.


EDIT: Isn?t Mike going? Go! Go!younggunner
I hear Richard is also talkative.

great pics!

I saw Stinson's show in Philly last night. real good show. sounded great. he joked around alot and had alot of energy.

But does anyone know if Stinson is fucked up on drugs?

cause i noticed two things:

1. alot of times he didn't make any sense at all when he was talking between songs. he seemed really high.
2. during the show a girl who was with the band was overheard asking a few people for drugs for her and stinson. she claimed to be "very close with tommy....".

(and no, i didn't hear him say anything gnr related, nor did i get a chance to talk to him about it.)

My friend heard a report on the radio that he didn't make sense when he spoke.

I think its a little presumptuous to assume it was cocaine...sounds like he was probably drinking (he does do a lot of shots at these gigs, right?)..

i agree. early on i joked that the drugs from the 80s had a lasting effect, and that he was probably drunk off his ass.

but then i saw his girl pacing all over the place. calling people on her cell phone. asking people "for some blow". and commenting that she hates philly cause she doesn't know where "to get shit in this town". she seemed like she was going through withdraw.

she said she needed blow for her and tommy and that he "would pay anything for it." but the question remains....was this for him, or just his friends?

that's why i asked the question if anyone knows if he's a drug user. i pictured him being on the ball. an anchor that axl could depend on. but after last night, i walked away not feeling good about things.

Does it really matter? Rock Stars, Stockbrokers, even Sports Stars have been known to take cocaine and most of them can still perform....

I'm not advocating drug use, but I wouldn't worry too much....if he's able to release a good solo album, thats a good enough indicator of his capabilities (which is more than Axl to date, I'm still waiting to be proven hoplessly wrong)

I hope the gig was good, I'd like to see Tommy with a full band (although would prefer GNR, for obvious reasons)

you make a fair point. in fact, most of my all time fav albums were created by musicians under a heavy influence of drugs and/or alcohol. and i'm pretty sure that at my favorite concerts, the bands were NOT sober.

but to answer your question, i think it does matter to axl. i think he wants to know on a professional level that he can count on his band 100%. and based on past experience, he knows how drugs can affect things.

More pics courtesy of noonespecial:

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/jarmo

thanks for the review. thaks for the pics; Fortus really looks like Izzy more than ever.

Toronto Show
I know the subj heading is for Tommy Reviews in the States, but I think his only date in Canada was in Toronto, so here it is....

I went to the Horseshoe Tavern (a scuzzy, yet well-renounded/respected bar in Toronto) with my sister and friend. ?We definatly stuck out (we were dressed up, while the other attendants were a bit shlappy ?:D)...
there were about 40 or so ppl only, and I doubt many were gnr fans...probably most were his fans or bar locals...To tell you the truth, I was not familair with his original punk band (perhaps bc it was underground here in Canada, and it was b4 my time??)
The opening act--Alien Crime Syndicate were really good (my sis even bought thier cd afterwards) and Tommy was good too. ?My friend esp. enjoyed the show. It had a mellow feeling--acustic stuff and what have you. ?He did joke inbetw songs, which was funny...haha
Overall we definatley enjoyed ourselves.
Then after the show, we went over and got the bands to sign our ticket stubs, and they gave us free posters/stickers. ?They were very nice. ?We took photos with them as well. ?The guys from ACS even asked us if we knew of a party to go to afterwards--I then said, "aren't you guys the ones who should be knowing where the party is? ?Or throwing one yourselves"...haha! ?It was quite hillarious. ?They were all very nice and appreciative. Tommy was a bit aloof or so....he took a photo with us and signed our stuff. ?We even talked about clothes (quite an amusing exchange of words if I say so myself!)...i didn't want to mention GNR bc he probably is sick of those comments...
It was a cool encounter, and the concert was good (Tommy is an entertainer, thats 4 sure), and I had a really good time with my sis and friend :)
So there ya go---sorta lamo review, but ah well..... :yes:

Review and pics from the show earlier tonight in NYC.

http://www.silence-isnt-golden.com/MetaBB/viewtopic.php?t=263&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

Also since I was teh one who took the pics and was there you might be interseted to know that I chated with richard after the set and he said CD is done! And it will be more than worth the wait. :peace:

Who is that bassist and drummer?? what kind of band is that??

I would be fucked up on drugs too if i went from playing MSG with Axl Rose and Robin Finck to playing a club like that with dudes like that.. 

What kind of pants are those that fortus wears?? they look really gay...

its a good thing that those two dont say to anyone about GnR coz if i had missed the mini 2002 tour and those two said that they were a part of "guns n roses" i would laugh at them..

Richard just said the CD is finished and your looking at the guys' pants?  Do you know how long we've waited to hear this?!

You haven't heard that before?

They dress as they do, seen the other members? It's what you get 8)

Hey take it as you will ......cause I have had a few conversations with RIchard ,,,,,aaand the last one was at teh dizzy show.......and he said then that there was a few things more to do.......that was back in sept......this time he said it was done....and oh btw I as takin apic atr his pedal board.......and I thought other musiciams would appreciate seeing what he ws workin with....and oh those pieces of papers ..those were his notes with the chord progersions and stuff he was looking aat and studing before the set started. : ok:

Like we knew they were done with their parts a long time ago, the master thing,
and formalities needed to be worked out

do you mean they said they are totally done? with all?
 maybe waitiing for it to be copyed and released? :drool: (I wish)

OMG :o That's great news : ok: if it's so :P

must be cool to meet the guys, lucky you :yes:

shouldnt he be putting more time into gnr?? he is in the band isnt he??    who knows what the fuck is going on anymore  :rant:

Richard Fortus doesnt know when the cd is going to be finished.. all the members have been saying that at all thier little crappy solo shows for the last 3 years... 

Fortus is still on dope. he does not know what he is talking about. . It' s bullshit. The songs are not even writen and he said CD is finished - buhaha? :hihi:? :hihi:? :hihi: . Fortus, Reed, Stinson are telling us still the same fucking bullshit since two years!!! They are  L I A R S!!!

And you are telling the truth...??  ::)

Sounds like another nice show. :)

Stop your whining about what they said, if it's true and their fucking clothes. This thread is for reviews.

There's a special thread for the CD release date rumors, if you want to discuss what "CD is done" means, do it there.




/jarmo

i was standing next to fortus at the philly show while stinson was doing the acoustic songs. he looks real good. i thought it was him but i wasn't sure cause he looked like he was about 22. i was about to ask him but then he ran on stage and i kinda got my answer. i wish i would have started talking to him and tried to get some info out of him.

but he probably would have said "it's done". but who knows what his definition of "done" is. if anyone is going to any of these shows, they should try to get more detail. he's very accessible before and during the early part of the show.

and don't be frightened by his schnauzer. he sure can snort alot of coke with that thing. ?:P

ops, who was that ::)

man, when i look at the pics it's a pretty small stage, and they look pretty lose

To bad i didn't catch them when they were in oslo, gotta be fun to watch them in clubs too :D

Who is that bassist and drummer??

The drummer is Frank Ferrer  (still trying to find out who the bassist is) Found out about Frank via Gentlemen bassist Ed V. 

Here's a link: http://www.maverickrc.com/lovespitlove/trysome/cmp/bio.html


what kind of band is that??

One that rocks kid:hihi:

I should have wennttttttttt  >:(

I added the date in Cambridge, MA, since the tickets are now on sale.

I told ya! How dare you!! Stuuuuupid, boooooo!!! :rant:

Looks like I will get to see Tommy solo before the next GnR  jaunt :) :beer:

You'll probably get to see Tommy's kid playing a gig before the next GN'R tour. ::)

Looks like Richard and Tommy are getting along just fine.  Why can't Axl come out with them and play a few shows?  It makes me think, does he really like performing?
Who knows when GN'R will hit the road again.  Hopefully Fortus is right about CD being finished, my god it's about time.

Maybe Axl is busy with other things.

If Axl would come out with them and play a few shows, the GNR fans wouldn't be there to see Tommy's performance...  ::)

Genius.

Anyone checking Tommy out in Cambridge?

some people are just funny, thanks for making me laugh,

PS I hope what your sying doesnt turn true by the way

Valid dates have been added to Tommy's website

He is not playing on Axl's Birthday (notice)  Does he end in Atlanta,  I might be there that week? 

I am 85 % sure I will see Tommy at the MiddleEast in Cambridge : ok:

"I am 85 % sure I will see Tommy at the MiddleEast in Cambridge"

Awesome dude...I was there once...I love that place...go it'll be a good time...may get some walk-ons...yea!!!!!! : ok:

maybe he is busy at home playing with his playstation and reading the internet or recording voice overs for video games ...

I had the distict pleasure of meeting the chap in Dublin at his gig with Jesse Malin,(didnt go to see Malin,he is ok not great though)but Tommy was just sittin at the bar after the gig,was talking to him for a good half,really nice bloke!!!
The father

Yes, that was smart. I'm glad someone cracked that one for us!

he has to be "busy" doing something...  its as good of a guess as "hes writing chinese democracy!" is...

It's a Tommy thread :yes:

anything of the shows availbale as downloads?

what did he say about chinese democracy?

I?m waiting for a review for the LA show.  Anyone attended that one?

Axl? Maybe?  ;D

He should post his review here!

Oi!

I saw Tommy play last night and he put on a great
show! It was loose, informal and kind of impromptu; he
was in a great mood and had a lot of fun. He mentioned
at one point that he just loved playing for people and
wasn?t really into it to sell his records since most
of the others had failed.  After hearing the album, I
was pretty impressed with his singing and he can sing
pretty well live also.  Also, I thought he was a
pretty good guitar player, playing both acoustic and
electric.  He started off with a couple songs from his
new album solo and then later played a set with his
good friend Dave on pedal steel which really filled
out the sound.  Since it was a really small venue
(Hotel Caf?), there couldn?t be too many people up on
stage.  He also played a Big Star cover and a few
others I didn?t recognize.  He closed with a couple of
Perfect songs and then encored with a couple from an
old album of his.
Here are some of the songs he did (I didn?t know the
names of most of them)

Not a moment too soon
World without a view (with steel)
Someday
Seven Days a Week (Perfect)


If he comes near you its definitely worth checking
out! I met him briefly after the show and he was
pretty cool but swamped with his friends wanting to
talk to him, so I didn?t really get to say a whole lot
unfortunately.

Glad you copied your review here. ;)




/jarmo

I had a great time at the LA show. The Hotel Cafe is a tiny place, but all the better to see Tommy up close.? He was very cool and friendly, cracking jokes after every song.? He played about 7 songs from VGH including Without a View which I really like, and then some songs from his other bands.

He said that he & Dave would be touring again in January...in the Blue States.? ;D

There were other artists performing as well, and they all had good things to say about Tommy.


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Tommy is coming to Chapel Hill. Yay!

Random Bowie:  Cool pic...yeah!!!! Finally go the Gorilla album yesterday...love that song you mentioned...still talking about blue states, eh? That's cool!!!! : ok: Thanks for the pic. :hihi:

Two more dates

Tue 01/25/05   Hamtramck, MI  Small's   
 
Sat 01/29/05   New York, NY  Mercury Lounge

Random, did he say anything about Axl? Did you talk to him? did you ask him about Chinese Democracy? C'mon give us some info on Guns N' Roses...

Jut kidding man, glad you enjoyed the show.? :)

Oh, I have a serious question though, did the crowd know anything regarding his involvement with GNR? Just curious...

 :rofl:


Tommy didnt say anything about it, but since everyone in the crowd was a big fan of the Replacements,  I would think that most of them are aware of Tommy's current projects.

 :D Thanks random Bowie n Chief. I wonder what "copied" means...

I think it will be great if they join this board.  :peace:

Tommys confirmed tour dates:

Jan 21 Fargo, ND
Jan 22 Minneapolis, MN
Jan 23 Milwaukee, WI
Jan 25 Detroit, MI
Jan 26 Toronto, Canada
Jan 27 Buffalo, NY
Jan 28 Long Branch, NJ
Jan 29 New York, NY
Jan 30 Cambridge, MA
Feb 02 Brooklyn, NY
Feb 03 Philadelphia, PA
Feb 04 Arlington, VA
Feb 05 Chapel Hill, NC
Feb 07 Atlanta, GA
Feb 08 Nashville, TN
Feb 09 St Louis, MI
Feb 10 Chicago, IL
Feb 11 Cedar Rapids, MI

www.tommystinson.com

Yippeeee - Plenty of opportunities for HTGTH members to badger him about CD! Unless of course something happens between now and then!

I doubt he would have scheduled those shows if he really thought he was going to be needed for anything before at least late February or March, regardless of how on-call he claims to be if the band calls. I would have to believe he cleared this tour with his employer to make sure it wouldn't conflict with his primary job responsibilities.

:hihi:

you're sooo right... haven't checke vgh yet, but seen some online performances, which was ok :-\

Touring plans and rehearsing aside I wander whether Tommy would tour if the album was being released while he is away? Will Axl go ahead and release the album without the other members at his side or will they all be wanted for photo shoots and press releases?

He is one brave man if he doesn't have at least some positive, informative news to take on tour with him. I'm not talking us lot here, I'm meaning the press....

i'm sure that they already did some photo shots if anything is planned during his tour.

He's got a lot of fuckin nerve showing his face in Philly after fucking them over & not even a hint of an apology or explanation. I think it would be cool for all Philly area people to show up & heckle & boo between songs to let him know? that shit don't fly, & if he had a shred of decency, he would take that opportunity to AT LEAST apologize.

Hey Tommy, Axl must pay you pretty well, I hope it's enough to make losing your credability & self respect worth it.

And before everyone starts chirping in about how it wasn't Tommy, it was Axl, blah, blah, blah....., Stinson supposedly is in GnR; GnR fucked over their loyal fans that night, ergo, Stinson fucked over the fans that night.

Show some class and apologize. Or won't Axl let you?

Thanks for the laugh.  : ok:


I'm sure the majority of the crowd doesn't care about what happened two years ago.




/jarmo

Yeah, I would even venture to say most of the people who attended the show weren't there due to his involvement with GN'R, so they couldn't give two shits about the "Philly incident".

Doesn't change the fact he's got no class if he doesn't apologize.

Does anyone know when Tommy will be coming back over to the UK, i missed him last time round.

well, as much as i think that tommy is a great guy, now it's too late for that. they whole band should have apologized for that 2 years ago.

Really? wow :o

Sweet...I never paid attention to the first page with the dates...duh...Tommy is coming to Buffalo! I gotta see him!   :beer:

"Yay, our tour was cancelled, we're sorry."

 ??? ??? ???

"...And before everyone starts chirping in about how it wasn't Tommy, it was Axl, blah, blah, blah....., Stinson supposedly is in GnR; GnR fucked over their loyal fans that night, ergo, Stinson fucked over the fans that night.

Show some class and apologize. Or won't Axl let you?"

Let's face something here, Axl is one self-absorbed, erratic mofo...do you really think management would have let Buckethead or Tommy perform that night in Philly sans the mighty braided one? Even though they (the band) did managed to get to the Philly... the best that anyone in this band called GNR can do is to come and play the "no show" city (sans the erratic, self absorbed one) and act like a professional musician and actually show up for their gig and Tommy did exactly that (twice so far), and Buckethead did that (4 times) and Brain did it twice...my suggestion to you is that you take up another hobby (other than being offended-trust me it's a definite waste of "your f-ing energy") and buy some neosporin for those wounds...that shit should've healed by now, dontcha think...shit I'm from Philly and I'm glad he didn't mention Axl...his gig was not about Axl\GNR which is what made it so cool...no drama, just rock n roll! Oh, Tommy's coming back Feb 3rd...I'll be there!!!!! : ok:

wow hes playing in Brooklyn...I wonder where...I wish he hit NJ.....Im gonna try and go any1 going?

nevermind he gonna be in long branch nj!!!! yay...like 20 min from my house.....ill try to get some "different" info out of him so we can please the board and its lovely investors

ask him about the music and if the music\sctraches and scrapped songs at least can be leaked on the internet after a while if it's not released :yes:

insupportofaxl is hopping an airplane to see him in Atlanta on Feb. 7th.

Think he'll do a shot of vodka :o

Hell, I know Jarmo would do one with me :D ;) :P

For those of you who have met Tommy, what does he like to drink or have you seem him even drink..........................and I don't mean koolaide ;)

(Note to Jarmo  :P)

Strawberry milk?  :hihi:

Seriously, from what I gather whiskey or guinness should do the trick  ;)

I have noticed that tommy took off over a month on his tour is this for the holidays or so tommy can rest or what?

My Tommy Stinson- Cambridge, MASS tickets arrived today! : ok:
Should be a fun time. I will be sure to type up a report.

someone - anyone - tell tommy that the weather is GORGEOUS here in SOUTH FLORIDA
and that there is a BEAUTIFUL new Hard Rock Hotle and Casino in HOLLYWOOD FLORIDA
and they have clubs there he could play at and the band could have a KICK ASS TIME partying here

I can't fly to Atlanta to see him  :crying:


TOMMY COME TO SOUTH FLORIDA PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE!!!
IF YOU DO I WILL BE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!  :drool:

tommy's drink is Jack Daniels on the rocks!

What's with GN'R and Jack Daniels? :o


Well, I'll make him a red wine drinker when I see him in Atlanta? ;D


Tommy is around my age so it's all about watching your heart and health :P

I'm older than both of you! "Red red wine on Sunday...always tastes so good."-The Replacements-Pleased to Meet Me-Red Red Wine. Great song....I imagine Tommy has drank a little wine before. :rofl: :rofl: I will probably go to the Atlanta show as well. I saw the CCBBB show in Atlanta and Bucket and Brain flat out were unbelievable. You guys talk about chemistry-well, Bucket and Brain couldn't be any tighter. Truly an awesome spectacle of true spontaneity and musicianship. Tommy's show should be a nice laid back folky gig.  :peace:

from email sent to myself members names erased

The STL Show is now off of the site...I take it that management have
cancelled it.
Damnit!
There are so many other better venues in town.
If anyone from management needs a contact list of good places to
play in town, please lmk.
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--- In tommystinsonboard@yahoogroups.com, "Wesley" <...>
wrote:
>
> --- In ... wrote:
> >
> > I've been informed that Rocket Bar in St. Louis is closed. Tommy
has
> > a date scheduled there for Feb 9.
> > Is Tommy's tour management aware of this or know any information?
>
> I was wondering about that too. I hope he finds another place to
play instead of canceling
> the visit to St. Louis.

That was actually my post from the Tommy email blast.

I'm really bummed he's not scheduled for St. Louis anymore.
But there are tons of better venues he could schedule that same week.

The St Louis date is replaced by Lexington, KY, and Cedar Rapids MI is actually Cedar Falls IO.

do you guys think he will go for a Europe after the US dates? In one way i hope, in another i hope not.  :beer:

Tommy and Dizzy have been real quiet since November, my guess is no, with absolutely no evidence or juristiction to back me up!

If Tommy does come to Europe, I think he should come with a full band.

So why was the Toronto date cancelled?

Hmm. I live in western Kentucky. I'm a little over an hour from Nashville, but 3 hours from Lexington. I'll definitely make the Nashville show, but Lexington...?  :rant:

This is a little off topic....but I am afraid to feel the wrath of the Admin's of this Board if I were to post a new message and it had been covered, or if it was in the wrong place.? Can't really tell if it was covered because it will not let me search old threads??? It states that I do not have access to search.? What is up with that??

Anyways, Here is just a little tidbit about Tommy and Saturday Night Live.? Watching Saturday Night Live the last three weeks and as they seque way into commerical breaks they show a New York City Telephone or Power pole with a "Tommy Stinson" concert flyer attached to the pole.? It's pretty cool with a picture of Tommy and his name.? I've seen it like 10 times.? Anyways that is it......Sorry if this was covered earlier....

Peace....

So who's going to see Tommy on tour?

I'd be interested to know how he is received stateside and whether its mostly Replacements, GNR or casual fans attending his gigs. And that he's in good spirits, naturally  :)

I think it wasn't. I wish I could see that.
And don't you worry. The Admin n mods here are angels....... :o well, to the people who behave

pfft,? :yes:

http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=18113.0

(http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/sauer/angry-smiley-055.gif)

intrestin qusetion scabbie, guess the intrest may be question regardin the guns\situation ::)
pandora said we could request questions here if i remember correctly, ask about guns :yes:

have fun at the show :beer:

Here's the latest list of dates:

January:
21 - Fargo, ND @ House Of Rock
22 - Minneapolis, MN @ Uptown Bar
23 - Milwaukee, WI @ Shank Hall
25 - Hamtramck, MI @ Small's
26 - Toronto, Canada @ The Horseshoe NEW
27 - Buffalo, NY @ The Mohawk Place
28 - Long Branch, NJ @ Brighton Bar NEW
29 - New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
30 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East

February:
2 - Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe
3 - Brooklyn, NY @ Southpaw
4 - Arlington, VA @ IOTA Cafe
5 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Cat's Cradle
7 - Atlanta, GA @ Smithe's Olde Bar
8 - Nashville, TN @ The Exit Inn 71H
9 - Lexington, KY @ The Dame
10 - Chicago, IL @ The Double Door
11 - Cedar Falls, IO @ The Reverb




/jarmo

Tommy Stinsons official site: "Tommy Stinson Village Gorilla Head Solo Acoustic Tour January 21st thru February 11th". Well I guess no UK tour dates then???

I hope someone stalks him and asks him about chidem.

....and gets the usual answer : "soon" or something to that effect. Or gets punched in the face when he becomes sick of hearing that question for the millionth time  :hihi:
Honestly, I think it's useless asking him about CD. He probably won't give any more info.

I for one was pretty happy someone asked that question in Paris ... he seems to be a nice guy that's really open-minded and fun w/ people... I don't think he'll mind that at all if it's not asked abruptely ... people have to find the right moment  that's all ;)

I'm afraid it comes with the territory for Tommy, and I'm sure he's acutely aware of that. In fact, if no one asked the question, then maybe, just maybe, he wouldn't be so patient with GNR? He's probably more sick of hearing 'well we're waiting on xyz before we can release it' from Axl/GNR Management, than he is of the perpetual 'whens it out question' from fans. I think its a perfectly legitimate question for a fan to ask, and if it keeps up the pressure on the band and record company, then what the hell.

hmmm...appears as though the t.o. show is back up again...
now to atend or not?  Too bad it's on a wed (go to school in another city away from Toronto)....hmmmm.  Went last time, and it was good.  But I think I better stay here and make some of my friends "represent".....(plus I'm feeling sick, and have an exam soon)....sorry Tommy :)  wish I could go....we'll see....
who ever goes, ENJOY!!! :beer:

I think its good news, that Tommy havent comfirmed any UK dates...

Then he soon will be back in the GNR-camp... ;)

Blabbermouth is reporting that Tommy told the phily fans that CD is going to come out in april..

I went to Tommy's show Saturday night at the Uptown bar in Minneapolis.  Great show, I got the setlist afterwards.

Setlist: (in Tommy's abbreviations)

7 Days
Moment Too Soon
W. A. V.
Future Boy
L.O.D.
Hey You
Someday
Nightime
Act. Monkey

Then he had a list of 6 but left out the 2 off of VGH

O.K.                             Come to Hide
Bite Tongue                 Short Cut
One Man Guy               Sometimes

Makes Me Happy
Turn it Up
Motivation

They played that straight through and then him and Dave went off stage and then just Tommy came back on and played 2 more songs, can't remember what they were but were from Perfect and Bash and Pop.  They went on about 11:30 and finished just after 1.  For those of you that don't know the Uptown is tiny, feels like it holds 75 people at max.  Cover was $7.  We got to the bar early like at 7.  Tommy walked in the front door probably around 7:45 pm or so.  Him and Dave did their own soundcheck at about 8pm, kind of weird being 20 feet away from a legend watching him do his own soundcheck.  I felt bad for the sound guy cause Tommy told him exactly what to do and it didn't seem like he had a clue.  My friend was "that guy" and went and requested him to play Tiny Pieces but Tommy said they would have to learn it first.  It kind of sounds like a line but during the show Dave would be flipping through this notebook to get chords of the songs. 

Tommy had trouble staying in tune most of the night and kept saying that it was "cold, and wood and metal do not work well in cold".  He even stopped light of day i think so he could tune.  He mentioned at the beginning about "liking to play in Minnesota cause it was a blue state and he wanted to do all his dates in blue states, but then realized that he wouldn't make any money, so then he thought about just narrowing it down to blue counties".  Pretty funny even though I'm conservative.  He was drinking whisky on stage. 

He plays alot of his songs with a capo, usually pretty high around the fifth or sixth fret.  On alot of the VGH songs, Dave plays slide which was pretty cool.

For merchandise he sells two shirts, both for $13 and sells all three of his cd's for $13 apiece too I believe. 

I talked to Tommy briefly about VGH and the tour so far.  I didn't even want to ask about CD because I think it's retarded when people ask him about it.  I mean, what do you think an average Joe is going to get out of him other than him just getting annoyed.  Plus we've all heard what his answers are so I don't think he would say anything new.

I'd say the crowd was about 99% Replacements fans, but that's a given playing in his hometown.  He didn't mention GNR once during the night but I thought I heard him say something about Paul. 

Great review...

Good, that you didnt ask him about C.D.

Its useless anyway..

Has anything been mentioned about Tommy touring Australia at all?
Its fucked. Everyone tours everywhere except Australia.


 :peace:

I was there too.  I was in the front.  But I left after "Act Monkey" I think.  I was kind of sick.  I didn't talk to Tommy but he bumped into my shoulder when he came in the bar.  That's about it, I didn't want to bug him.

i cant wait tomorrow is tommys hsow...i just need to find out what time he is supposed to go on because i have baseball pratcice at 5 and prob wont get home till 8 so hopefully tommy gets on at like 9 or later and hopefully no1 goes so i can just yap it up with the general...

btw are you allowed to take pictures....is he cool with that?

Anyone going to the Cambridge, MA show on Sun, PM me! Maybe we can meet up....

YG:Photos should be allowed unless your ticket prohibits them specifically.

New York Post, Friday, January 28, 2005

SATURDAY PLUS:? In 1979, Tommy Stinson was only 13 when he joined his older brother Bob in the band that would become the monumental Minneapolis act the Replacements.

Stinson's only 38 now and he's been busy since the band's 1991 demise.? He was featured on a remix of Puff Daddy's "It's All About the Benjamins" and is part of the latest version of Axl Rose's Guns N' Roses.

And last year he released his latest garage-rockin' solo disc, "Village Gorilla Head."? He'll perform songs from the record, and older tracks, tomorrow (Jan 29th) at the Mercury Lounge, where he'll appear with a full band, and Thursday (Feb 3rd) at Southpaw, where he'll perform as a duo with guitarist Dave Phillips.? Brooklyn's Anders Parker, who adds a fuzzy lo-fi edge to his roots-up tunes, opens the Southpaw show.

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New York Daily News
Kid rocker grows up in solo bow
By ISAAC GUZMAN
Friday, January 28th, 2005

If there were a stock market for calamity, Tommy Stinson would be a rich man.
At 13, he joined the Replacements, the notoriously dissolute band whose shambling concerts in the early '80s frequently devolved into sloppy rave-ups. The group's wild reputation was only bolstered by the early death of Tommy's brother Bob, the outfit's founding guitarist.

When the Replacements called it quits in 1991, Stinson formed his own bands, Bash & Pop and Perfect. Those acts followed in the Replacements' careening footsteps and, in the case of Perfect, never even managed to get a full album released while the group was still together.

To top it all off, in 1998 Stinson joined the latest incarnation of Guns N' Roses, which might have been a triumphant and profitable move if leader Axl Rose's notorious perfectionism hadn't delayed the release of "Chinese Democracy" for most of a decade (and his mercurial disposition hadn't scuttled 2002's North American tour just a handful of shows into the trek).

Through all the madness, Stinson, who plays tomorrow at the Mercury Lounge and Thursday at Southpaw, has managed to grow up. And on his first solo album, "Village Gorilla Head," he demonstrates a newfound level of polish that betrays little of the upheaval in his past.

In addition to some Stones-y rockers, there are atmospheric tunes that recall late-'90s trip hop and even a few that might pass for ballads. Stinson made the album during yet another GNR hiatus, when ex-Perfect guitarist Dave Phillips had time off from his own gig in Frank Black's band.

"I finally had the time and I had the money to do it on my own," he says. "I wanted to kind of be experimental and I got a chance to do that."

Stinson says it was Rose who gave him the chutzpah to try something new. While Rose has now developed the aura of a madman, Stinson says his restless vision inspired him.

"I have a lot of admiration for what Axl does and how he does it," Stinson says. "And to have the [guts] to do this record the way I did, which is all over the map, I got that from him."

But Stinson also acknowledges that the madness surrounding Axl came with its own set of pressures. And taking time for his own project was liberating - even if he's now more than ready to rejoin GNR, which he claims is on the verge of finally finishing "Chinese Democracy."

"It was good to get out and tour," he says. "But now I want to get back to it because I'm getting sick of myself. I have ADD, dude."

Gypsy note:? There's a pic in the Daily News of Tommy with Axl & Brain performing (I think) at the Rio3 show.

Edited to add the pic
Photo Credit:? Paulo Whitaker
(http://gypsysoul.lunarpages.com/dailynews12805.jpg)

What's ADD?  ???

Attention Deficit Disorder - People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have trouble controlling their behavior. They often have trouble finishing tasks, planning ahead, or just sitting still for more than a few minutes.


I think Tommy was just joking about having ADD.  Or maybe this is another one of those metaphor things.
I believe what he means is that just sitting around not really doing anything makes you feel like you're gonna go crazy if you don't do something productive soon.

Sounds like Axl!

Tommys a very cool motherfucker, and Im glad to see him in GNR (though frustrated that Ive yet to really see/hear his contributions).  Ive said before that I view him as the closest thing to a "Slash replacement," in terms of status.

Just listened to Village Gorilla Head for the first time in many months, and liked it better than I had before.  Some great songs on there. 

I just got back from Tommy show here in NJ. It kicked major fukin ass. Met up with Bi Polar again. Had a great time talkin with him and wathcing tommy. He went on at 1030 and ended around 12ish. The guy is beyond cool. I dont really remember the set but he played a handful of songs from VGH and Perfect. VGH songs sound great live.

Tommy is such a kickass performer. He great with the guitar too. and his pipes are great too. He worked the crowd great with jokes n stuff. Really cool guy....

The highlight of the show was when Tommy came off stage midway thorugh his set and went to the bar area and played!. It was so cool. He said ok now its time for a cover song. So then he said, "sorry no gnr covers, but I will play an old gnr cover, I played this song before the old band played it"{in a joking manner}....he proceed to play..."You Cant Put Your Arms Around A Memory"...it was so awesome. Bi Polar even got to sing with him on the chorus part. he also got the whole crowd to sing along. Really cool moment.

So after the show he was busy taking down his equipment so me and Bi Polar waited in the back till he was done. We kept talking to him as he would go back n forth. I didnt ask him much because he was real busy and I just didt wanna bother him with gnr questions. I basically just told him that i loved his album, saw them at msg. I also told him that it was real cool of him to talk gnr at his shows arounf the country n stuff. I was like im sure it gets old and he was like na dude its all cool and I dont mind. So that was good. That was basically it. Sorry every1 :{... he was too busy with his stuff and other fans so I couldnt really dig in with questions

There were 2 downpoints for me though. 1 he didnt play motivation :{

and the 2nd is I didnt get to take a pic with him. Me and Bi polar were waiting for him and my camera was being really gay and wasnt working. So then i got it to work and BP got to take a pic with him...funny pic btw...hopefully he can post it for u guys to see..and then it was my turn and it wouldnt work and then Tommy had to go...so i lost out...lol o well...

other than that Tommys show was great and hes a real down to earth guy. Im glad hes the General and represents well...peace

}....he proceed to play..."You Cant Put Your Arms Around A Memory"...it was so awesome. Bi Polar even got to sing with him on the chorus part. he also got the whole crowd to sing along. Really cool moment.

 ;D we were harmonizing over a stiff drink. that was fun, I needed that!

-BP

I know you guys wont harass Tommy with annoying GNR questions....

But how about asking him, about the publishing deal... Has it anything to do with the release of C.D???

Keep up the good work... : ok:

Was at the Cambridge show last night (1/30). A brief recap:

Tommy went on at about 10:30...and  was in a pretty high spirit throughout, joked with the crowd alot(after smelling someones' dope he said "smells good....if you're into that sort of thing....I like to build a rapport with the audience"). Him and Dave seem to be enjoying themselves, and doing things very light and loose. First half of the set was primarily VGH/Perfect stuff, he played every track off VGH except 'Couldn't Wait,' 'OK', Bite Your Tongue' and the title track. Highlights were "Motivation' (how they pulled it off with two people, i'll never know) and "Light of Day".

Off the new Perfect record, we had '7 Days a Week' and 'Turn it Up' (My personal fave).

He played B&P stuff too, but I wasn't familiar with it.

Halfway through, he did his bar-minstrel thing, traversing thru the crowd to both bars while singing (I'm not sure, but the lyrics seemed improvised). Let me tell you...he has an INCREDIBLE FUCKING VOICE! It carries far even without the mic! After the show, I got to meet him at the merch table and he signed my VGH CD...I didnt talk with him long b/c there was a huge line of people waiting to get stuff signed...just told him I loved the show and the record, and that I hadn't stopped listening to it since I got it last June...he was very appreciative. He mentioned how much he loved Boston but couldnt stick around because people had him 'doing things he didn't really want to do" which I assume means press.

Overall, a spectacular show from a spectacular performer...the only negative was this deranged asshole who was basically stalking Tommy the whole night, and tried to sneak backstage during Dave and Tommy's brief intermission....security got to him, but was pretty lax and didnt even boot him from the building....after all that's happened with Dimebag and so on, shouldnt we know better? :no:

So, if you live in a city close to any of Tommy's remaining gigs, GO! You'll have more fun than you'd ever think possible! As for me, I hope I see him in his bass-player role again soon : ok:

Probaply just somebody who wanted to know when CD comes out.? :hihi:

TOMMY STINSON

A founding member of the legendary Replacements and, since 1997, the bass player for Guns N' Roses, Stinson has made the most of his spare time with his recent solo disc, "Village Gorilla Head." The 11 original songs prove he is a skilled artist who has lived, loved and breathed music for most of his life. He comes to town for an acoustic show; Welcome to Ashley opens at 9 p.m. Thursday at the Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee. Tickets, $10. Call (773) 489-3160.

http://www.suntimes.com/output/entertainment/wkp-news-club04.html

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The Irreplaceable Tommy Stinson

By Richard Harrington
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, February 4, 2005; Page WE06

ICONIC AS BOTH bands are, differences between indie-rock standard bearers the Replacements and hard rockers Guns N' Roses would seem too huge to allow much commonality. After all, Minneapolis's much-beloved 'Mats never came close to reaching the level of commercial success attending Axl Rose and Co., never selling more than 100,000 copies of any of their eight albums.

True, both bands seemed to have an appetite for self-destruction, but somehow you'd never imagine a musician from one band showing up in the other.



"I get to wear as many hats as I want to in this life," says Tommy Stinson, a former Replacement and now Guns N' Roses member who is also a solo act. (Sanctuary)

Meet Tommy Stinson, who started his career in 1979 when his 20-year-old brother, Bob, taught him to play bass so he could join the band rehearsing in the basement of the Stinson home. Tommy was 12, 14 when he started playing in clubs and touring. By the time he was 24, the Replacements were history, with a legacy that included those eight albums (one, "Let It Be," considered a rock classic) and a tragi-comic reputation for live shows that imploded in aggressive, alcohol-fueled shambles.

Cut to 1998 and an invitation from a Mr. Rose to fill the bass slot previously held by Duff McKagan. Welcome to the jungle, indeed.

"I didn't really ponder the enormity of it until I played a few shows with them, and then it was like, "Oh, jeez, this is like [expletive] bananas!'," Stinson recalled recently from Burbank, Calif., where he's lived for the last dozen years.

Enormity "in a good way," the 38-year-old Stinson adds, "like, 'I can't believe to how many people Axl's like a [expletive] rock icon, though he's still too young to be a rock icon!' The whole thing is pretty crazy, but I didn't think about that when I first joined. I thought it just seems like kind of a cool thing, I should check this out."

Of course, there is quite a difference between the size of venues Stinson plays as a solo act -- he'll be at the intimate Iota on Friday -- and those he plays as a member of Guns N' Roses -- arenas and soccer stadiums.

"It's a cool thing for me, and I get to wear as many hats as I want to in this life," Stinson says. "I've worn a couple of different hats now, and I like the way all of them fit for different days."

Actually, hats probably don't fit too well on Stinson's head, which still sports the spiky hair that made him one of the few genuine heartthrobs of '80s indie-rock. One suspects this did not hurt his prospects when Rose came calling, especially since Stinson has admitted that he was no more of a Guns N' Roses fan than Rose was a Replacements fan. Still, he's probably surprised that eight years after joining the band, Guns N' Roses has yet to release an album (its last album of new material came out in 1993) and has done minimal roadwork (the revamped band's only tour ended disastrously in December 2002 when Rose failed to show for a Chicago concert).

On the other hand, that left Stinson plenty of time to record "Village Gorilla Head." Though Stinson's first post-'Mats album was released in 1993, it came out under the group name Bash and Pop; a 1997 album under the band name Perfect wasn't even released until last year. "Village Gorilla Head" is the first album to actually sport Stinson's name, not that he was actually looking for a solo career.

"When I got into GNR, I threw myself fully into it," he says. "And after being in it for a while, I realized that there was time to do other things, and I could do whatever I want and still be in GNR."

And, yes, the long-awaited GNR album, "Chinese Democracy," is apparently on the horizon, though some suspect we'll see democracy in China long before we see the 10-years-in-the-making-and-counting project. The latest rumor is April, but that didn't come from Stinson.

"There's nothing that I can divulge, but suffice it to say that when it does come out, we'll tour behind it."

The only hint Stinson drops is that the album's awesome.

http://www.washingtonpost.com


Thanks to Denis.



/jarmo

dude this would kick ass if they did go on tour in europe - i'd try to see every UK gig if i could, saw them at the docklands arena in 2002 and that kicked ass!! sweet

I went to the Atlanta show last night. Absolutely not one mention of Gnr-much more of a Mats crowd. I ask Tommy to sign something for my daughter and he wrote "Caroline Don't Do It!" Kind of funny. Tommy is a pretty good looking guy up close. A lot of good looking ladies in the crowd. I get the feeling Tommy is a "player". He was really good and suprised me with how much "lead singer" charisma he has- sounded great. Actually, he jumped up on the bar right next to me, ordered a drink, and played three great acoustic tunes I had never heard of. The ladies were swooning. I felt a little uncomfortable as everyone started taking pics and the flashes were going off in my face. In the big ironic moment of the night, Rick Richards of Izzy Stradlin/Georgia Satellites fame was there right up in the front row. Tommy said he hadn't seen Rick in ten years and laughed and hugged him. Man, would Tommy and Izzy really be the shit together. Both are just way too cool. That's about it.? :peace:

Yeah, I first thought Axl just picked out good looking guys. :hihi:

You mean Buckethead?  :hihi:

Sure!  :love: He's nothing short of an eye candy. :hihi:

Kentucky.com has an article about Tommy (and the usual GNR stuff):

Posted on Sun, Feb. 06, 2005

GOING HIS OWN WAY

Guitarist Tommy Stinson, usually part of band, builds up to soloing

By Walter Tunis

CONTRIBUTING MUSIC WRITER

Plotting a solo career was never really part of the plan for Tommy Stinson. For the past 25 years, he's been a bit of a band man.

Take the alert power trios Bash & Pop and Perfect that he has fronted through brief but fervent recordings careers. Or, should marquee rock 'n' roll be your preference, refer to the fuses Stinson took great glee in lighting during the '80s as a mainstay member of The Replacements. Then there is his current occupation: bass guitarist for Guns N' Roses.

But quietly, casually and with a fervency and purpose that match any of the music he's made as a team player, Stinson dropped a delightful little record of his own last year called Village Gorilla Head.

Pick the album apart, and you will find a virtual glossary of stellar pop references. The opening Without a View, with its chilled soundscape, sounds like a cross between Jay Farrar and Lloyd Cole. Something's Wrong crackles with a homemade charge that recalls his later records with The Replacements. Then Light of Day surfaces from a sea of gray acoustics and pedal steel guitar colors to remind you just how original this package of subversive pop can be.

But the really wicked part of the story remains how unplanned and organic the entire project was.

"I started the whole thing pretty slowly," said Stinson, who performs Wednesday for his first Lexington concert in more than 12 years.

"I just built the music from the ground up and took my time with it. Because I was paying for the record out of my own pocket, I thought I should try stuff I normally wouldn't get a chance to do -- whether it was trying new instruments or using different players and background singers. And I took my time doing that."

While ideas for some of the tunes on Village Gorilla go back five years or more, Stinson put most of them in motion in 2003. Helping move matters along was pal Frank Black, who loaned Stinson mobile recording equipment and rehearsal space while Black was on tour with the Catholics. A few friends, including Catholics guitarist Dave Phillips, helped flesh out the songs. Phillips, who also played in Perfect, will be on board for the Wednesday show to help Stinson present music from Village Gorilla Head in a largely acoustic format.

"I'm basically doing a stripped-down version of the record," Stinson said. "It makes for a really cool vibe. I had already toured with a band for a couple months last year, so I thought I would try another route just for fun."

Trying new sounds has been a common practice for Stinson, and the guitarist sees little reason to fall back on the past as his own music moves forward.

"I don't really ponder it," Stinson said, with a laugh, of The Replacements era. "I saw Paul a couple of weeks ago and did a session with him. Other than that, I don't think either one of us look back at it all that much. I mean, I'm proud of the work we did. I'm glad I was part of it. But I don't sit around and think about it much."

But then, Stinson doesn't really have time for reflection. A long-awaited Guns N' Roses album, the band's first full-length recording of new material in 13 years, is near completion.

"It's being finished as we speak," Stinson said. "Working with those guys has been a blast. It's been a great learning experience and just a lot of fun.

"That's what's been great about doing different things. If I ever get tired of doing one thing for too long, I can move on to something else -- be it a full band project or something stripped-down. I feel pretty lucky to be able to try different things."
Tommy Stinson and Dave Phillips

When: 7 p.m. Wed.

Where: The Dame, 156 W. Main St.

Tickets: $10.

Call: (859) 226-9005.

Source: http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/entertainment/music/10813373.htm

() greaaaaaat!!! : ok:

Two other things of note regarding the Atlanta show-Without a View was interesting as the cello parts are done by a pedal steel guitar. It was pretty cool-not as "epic" but different and nice. Also, someone in the crowd made a comment about "it's all about the benjamins(money)"-to which Tommy replied, "if it was all about the benjamins, I certainly would not be here right now!". It is easy to tell that Tommy's heart is in the right place. He is NOT a sellout. (Although he did seem to have a very nice looking watch on!). I don't think his solo career has paid for that! : ok:

Aren't the cello parts on VGH credited to Richard?? :yes:
GNR got a cello player in the band!!!? That's so fuckin' cool!!! :headbanger:? ?

A couple of future TS dates

Friday, April 15 Sunset Tavern Seattle, WA
Saturday, April 16 Dante's Portland, OR

Ah, great so no April release either......

weel, I don?t think tommy will do some solos shows WHILE he?s doing shows with GNR... so, no shows till end of April and problably no release till there then.
great
 :P

Some members of this board never cease to amaze me.
It's almost mid-February now, so it was quite a given that nothing was going to happen in April. Goddamn those rumours  :P

True... Keep your fingers crossed for those "summer dates" that Tommy was talking about. June's the earliest we could expect a release in my opinion! Cos if they are actually going to tour then we gotta have an album too! Whether they actually will tour is another matter all together!

Well it looks like Tommy is taking a break from 5 Mars... So why is there no European dates?

since the music is done, maybe axl needs him 4 something else? (not meaning gigs)

Several members of his mailing list have already let the webmaster know they would like new European dates (at least in the UK). Hopefully that will happen in that one-month gap.

European Dates were originally planned. But his manager told Splat that they were put on hold by Sanctuary.

They may still happen but they were originally planned to directly follow the current US tour and were delayed.

Read into what you want!

Well, that the album will possibly come out while Tommy is on the road, which he said last year, might be still valid.
Who knows? ;D

Well, thats right ppbebe... And the April dates dont bother me at all, im a bit excited about the gap between the dates!
And just like ppbebe mentioned, Tommy said that he most likely would be on tour when CD was released..

yeah, i remember that... think so 2,  :) so him tourin don't mean cd can't be released,i belive  :peace:
wonder if things are set or that they will have more bandmeetings b4 lettin it out...
tommy rocks on the gnr songs :beer:

But anyway, if Tommy is right about the european dates this summer, and i dont think he just make that up!! Then the announcement should be pretty close! Remember back inn 2001, when the announced the "fake" european tour? They gave an announcement atleast 6 months before the first date!
 I also noticed that Tommys toursite is updated...

Replacements, Guns N' Roses member brings solo act to Reverb
By DAN HAUGEN, Courier Staff Writer

CEDAR FALLS --- After more than two decades of anything, self-parody becomes an easy trap to fall in.

Tommy Stinson avoids the paradigm on his latest, sonically diverse collection of songs, "Village Gorilla Head."

From the title track's trip-hoppy grooves to straight-up Stones-style rockers like "Something's Wrong," the disc's sound weaves genres without ever unraveling.

A founding member of legendary Minneapolis band the Replacements and present member of the new Guns N' Roses, Stinson finishes his solo acoustic tour Friday with an early evening performance at the Reverb.

Speaking from Atlanta while on the road, Stinson says the new songs have worked well stripped down.

"They still convey the same emotion, maybe even more," he says. "You've got a little more on the line."

Most of the album's songs actually began on acoustic guitar, Stinson says, which makes it easier bringing them back to that level.

The album is his first since 1996, when his last band, Perfect, put out a five-song CD. It's also his first major label release in a dozen years. Stinson says he is still trying to figure out the industry, having been up and down the ladder from half-empty bars to Saturday Night Live.

"I'm just still trying to find a way to make it work," he says. "If I can make a record that sells enough so I can make another record, then I'm happy."

"Village Gorilla Head" took five years to write and record, and the result is Stinson's best and most mature work to date. His bratty yap and wail still turns up on some tracks, but elsewhere he mellows with a throaty croon.

"I haven't gotten sick of it yet," he says of the disc, which was released last summer. "I usually don't listen to any of my records past the mastering process."

After The Reverb gig, Stinson will head back home to Burbank, Calif., where he moved from Minneapolis in 1993. Next, he says, Guns N' Roses is gearing up for a late spring CD release, hopefully followed by touring.

Dan Haugen can be contacted at (319) 291-1565 or dan.haugen@wcfcourier.com.

http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2005/02/11/wcfentertainment/pulse/f98f66b90d6c426b86256fa4004f54f9.txt




/jarmo

Well, aint this good news?  : ok:

lol, fuck yes  :beer:

thats soooo cool  :peace:

this means no more solo-tourin 4 a fuckin while?

Yeah, and if they are heading for a spring release, it wont be to damn long before we should hear a single! Well.. Tommys back in GNR camp next week! This will be some exciting weeks in head of us!

tru that?  : ok:

There has to be an end to this.

I predict Mid May.

Some say the end is near.
Some say we'll see armageddon soon.
I certainly hope we will.
I sure could use a vacation from this
Bullshit three ring circus sideshow


I can not imagine CD in the record stores, its too far away from my mind to understand it! Cant belive its about to happen!    :-*

We never doubt their sincerity, do we?
We never be afraid of silly disappointments, do we?
We never stop being positive,  do we?

they future is uncertain, the end was always near  ::) lookin good  :beer:

Well, i cant see anything good with beeing negative! ?: ok: ?I wont be disappointed anyway. Have learned to live with it!

Thats right! Longer we wait, the excitment grows longer!

ops  ::)

LOL, looks like the norwegians is taking over this Thread. Sorry Mods! Just some positive GNR fans, heading for the Mental hospital....

"Fuck retro anything-fuck your tattoos-fuck all you junkies and fuck your short memory!" Gotta love Maynard! ;D ;D  :hihi:

Ahh! Great! That made my day! I really would like to see Maynard and Axl doing a duo on that one!  : ok:

Does any1 no where i can get Tommy Stinson album in UK, no 1's hurd of him and i cant find em n e where

Any record store should be able to order it for you if they don't have it in stock.

Just ask them to order you this:

TOMMY STINSON
Village Gorilla Head - Sanctuary Records
Cat No: SANCD289
 



/jarmo

 http://www2.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/simpleSearch.do?pGroupID=-1&simpleSearchString=tommy+stinson&primaryID=-1 list it so go down to your local store and order it or sit on your ass and order it from home ?16.99 i personally imported mine along with once twice three times a maybe imported from USA for ?14.00 the lot inc P&P :hihi:

http://play.com/play247.asp?page=title&r=CD&title=180218

?10.99 including delivery

Do you work on commision?  :rofl:

I wish I did  :hihi:

Another Tommy date

Thursday, April 14 ; Nightlight,  Bellingham, WA

Cant see that on his web site, but i guess it will be updated soon? Still remember that Tommy said he probobly would tour when CD would be released..

Mysteron! I miss ur Wolf avatar...  : ok:

Not sure what happened to the wolf  :hihi:

His site will be updated soon

Nice review from Paste Magazine :

"Tommy Stinson, Ken Will Morton
Smith's Olde Bar, Atlanta, Ga., 2/7/05

The beautiful thing about rock 'n' roll is that whenever your faith
waivers or you become the least bit jaded, along comes someone
unexpected to restore balance. Tonight in Atlanta, at candle-lit
venue Smith's Olde Bar, it's Tommy Stinson.

After rocking out in various acoustic, electric and pedal-steel duo
incarnations, the former Replacements bassist declares, "I'm getting
a drink. You can come with me if you want." And sonofabitch if he's
not dead serious. Acoustic guitar in hand, Stinson steps off the
stage into the crowd, saunters over to the bartender and orders
himself a stiff drink. He takes a long slug, hops up, plants himself
on the bar and starts strumming a few chords. "I'm a lot more
comfortable up here," he says. Then, unexpectedly, he breaks into
Loudon Wainwright's "One Man Guy." The few people chatting it up
across the room are instantly silent, and the crowd draws closer,
forming a semicircle around the impromptu troubador. When the chorus
comes around, the club becomes a drunken, late-night living room
singalong. Stinson plays another unplugged tune, just sitting there
on the bar amidst old Atlanta friends, fans and recent converts. It's
music in its purest form?for a lucid moment, stripped of all
pretension.

Suddenly, a ghostly sound emerges. Opener Ken Will Morton?who proved
a hell of a songsmith himself, spilling inspiring, whip-smart ballads
full of social commentary, heartbreak and beauty?materializes from
the crowd blowing sweet, lonesome harp. Stinson welcomes him to the
bar and they jam a bit before finishing the song. Finally, Stinson
returns to the stage, fully amplified to close the show.

Earlier, he'd played a heartfelt cover of his beloved Big Star and
now he finishes with an encore from his days fronting Bash & Pop.
Inevitably, someone calls for a Replacements tune, totally missing
the point and all Stinson has to offer on this mild winter night in
Atlanta. "Paul's still around to play those songs," Stinson says of
his former bandmate, Paul Westerberg. "There's no point in us both
doing it."

Before going out solo in a hazy blast of dim blue light, Stinson
pours his soul onto the stage in front of a room of people happy to
share a moment of transcendence?isn't this why we listen to music in
the first place?

After the show?though I almost never do this?with a cheap beer buzz
surging through my veins, I wait in line with the other fans for an
autograph. I tell Tommy I enjoyed the show, that I write for Paste,
and that we did a story on him last year when his solo debut Village
Gorilla Head came out. I tell him I wasn't planning on writing about
the show tonight but that I was so moved I felt I had to. With a sly
grin, Tommy extends a hearty handshake and signs the back of the
napkin on which I'd scribbled my thoughts about his performnance. I
say goodbye and stagger toward the staircase, pulling the memento
from my pocket as soon as I'm out of sight. With anticipation, I
unfold the note and start reading:

All Lies. Tommy.

Rat bastard. Well, what did I expect? Punk rock to the core."

http://www.pastemagazine.com/action/article?article_id=1476

dunno wot that means

sorry. wat does work on commission mean?

n e ways, all u guys thats told me where i can get VGH i appreciate u al. thanx

anyone have the setlist for any of these show?

 ???

This is the setlist of the Lexington show (thanks to Doc Hockey at colormeimpressed.com)

1. Makes Me Happy
2. Seven Days A Week
3. Moment Too Soon
4. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
5. Without A View
6. Future Boy (Turin Brakes cover)
7. Light Of Day
8. ?
9. Sometimes
10. One Man Guy (Loudon Wainwright cover)
11. Nothing
12. ?
13. Hey You
14. Someday
15. ?(Big Star cover)
16. Alternative Monkey

All shows are usually a variation of that list, with mainly the covers changing. It's the first time I hear about him covering "Crazy little thing called love" though, I'd like to hear that. Assuming we're talking about the Queen song of course.

Didnt elvis or someone orginally do that song??

Maybe he did a song of the same name, but the Queen song was written by Freddie Mercury (it says so in the booklet).

From: http://www.gsusignal.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/02/18/42102841e7acb

The Mats Seem To Live On
Tommy Stinson Packs Smith's Olde Bar

ADAM MCLAIN
February 18, 2005


Ex-Replacements member Tommy Stinson was eleven in 1978 when his older brother Bob, fresh out of a youth reform camp, bought him an amp and a bass to keep him off the streets at night. Bob was a somewhat accomplished guitarist who jammed in his mother?s basement four or five hours a day with his friend Chris Mars on drums, and the two soon asked Tommy to join them.

Going under the name Dogbreath, the trio played parties around Minneapolis and continued playing Mrs. Stinson?s basement until one fateful afternoon in 1979, when the barely employed son of a local Cadillac salesman named Paul Westerberg heard the group while walking home and knocked on the Stinson?s door. Soon the band had a new name and had been signed to Twin/Tone records. They showed up so drunk for their first gig- at an alcohol free coffee house- that they were thrown out and thought they would never play again. This particular facet of the band would haunt them until the end, as booze and drugs began to become the fuel that drove them to ever new creative highs.

Over a string of hard rocking albums like Stink, Hootenanny, Pleased to Meet Me, and their masterpiece Let it Be, the band developed a reputation for insane and unpredictable live shows and a dangerous lifestyle that kept things in constant jeopardy. All the while Tommy Stinson was barely in his teens and already drinking heavily, while his older brother Bob and band leader Westerberg had developed reputations as the hardest drinking musicians in the business. The band split in 1991 and Westerberg went on to a stellar career as a solo artist. Mars fell out of sight and Bob Stinson died of an overdose in 1995. Tommy moved to L.A. and played in various bands throughout the 1990s.

Village Gorilla Head is Stinson?s first solo offering under his own name and a spotty record at best. Westerberg?s influence on young Tommy is obvious, and the best moments on the record are when Stinson faithfully mimics his mentor. The songs aren?t bad, just predictable. He can?t seem to shake the ex-Replacements thing, even looking a bit like a younger Westerberg in dress and stage persona. This isn?t a terrible thing, as Westerberg puts on one of the best live shows in the history of rock. He would be better on a bad day than most anyone else on a good, and Stinson faithfully mimics this by putting on one hell of a show. He didn?t disappoint on stage despite the rather weak album he just put out, tearing through a string of electric and acoustic songs that were upbeat and shone far brighter under the lights of Smithe?s than on a little silver disc.

For the crowd that came last night it could have been the old 688 club in 1985. Among the local rock royalty gathered were members of Drivin n? Cryin and the Nightporters, and Rick Richards of the Georgia Satellites. The audience, many of whom knew him personally from his ?Mats days, were terrific, heckling Stinson while he jammed through his solo material and a couple of well placed covers. Halfway through the show he hopped off the stage, guitar in hand, and clambered over to the bar for a bourbon shot, leading a sing along to Rufus Wainwright?s One Man Guy while the crowd clapped along. It was comforting to see that Stinson hasn?t lost his penchant for booze.

Having been recently tapped to play bass in the reformed Guns n? Roses on their upcoming album and European tour, Stinson?s star seems to be rising again. His solo offering is a bit weak, but the live show more than makes up for it. It isn?t Let it Be, and Tommy isn?t Paul Westerberg, but with the ?Mats gone for good you have to take what you can get.

Tommy update...

From www.tommystinson.com:

FEB. 18 The latest leg of the VGH tour as wrapped up. Look for Tommy to play Los Angeles March 4th at the Hotel Cafe and then a few dates in April up the West Coast with Alien Crime Syndicate.


I guess Tommy stays close to Axl in the next few month...

And no european tour for Tommy.

It is good news as far as I'm concerned. Hopefully the band will be jamming together for the next few weeks with one eye on touring this summer.

But that's a big hopefully!

Just added a new date : April 23rd in Long Beach.

Pics of Tommy's show in Atlanta:

Tommy Stinson in Concert - February 7, 2005
February 7, 2005 - Smith's Olde Bar
Atlanta, Georgia United States


wireimage.com (http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?nbc1=1&navtyp=CAL====100340&ym=200502)



/jarmo

Hey, I'm in the picture where he is on the bar...pic 5...closest to him to his right...1st pic of the second row. ;D

I was wondering if that could be somebody from the board when I saw the pics.  :hihi:




/jarmo

i didnt want to make a new thread but I heard something at the Hotel Cafe Tommy show that I hope means nothing.  He made a comment kidding around that said he was a god or something.  Then he said he wouldnt want to be a god because that would be too much pressure.  Then he said " I didnt even like it when I was in a band that people thought was a god"  ... I hope he didnt mean gnr.  I'm trying not to read into it.  Anyone else there hear it?  It was a kick ass show though.  I love his music and he puts on an amazing show.  He did a few songs while standing on top of the bar with no mic and no amp.  People started singing along with the song one man guy?  or something like that.  I never heard it before but it was a cool song. 

I guess he means Paul. He always mentions him like that.

I think we has refearing to paul and the replacements I hope anyway

The L.A show was almost entirely filmed, so hopefully we'll be able to check soon if you heard and interpreted right ;)

I'd say he would not use the word 'was' in reference to GN'R.  Don't worry. ;)

Those who like bootlegs and don't check the Appetite for collection section might be interested in the two shows I put up on easytree :
http://www.heretodaygonetohell.com/board/index.php?topic=19213.0

Enjoy and distribute freely  :beer:

Anyone going to the show tomorrow?

no one heading for the show?  :'(
The weekend kicks off! Hope we wil get any words from Tommy!  :-*

How about someone be like Hey Tommy cut the bullshit is it ever coming out? Like you said finishing touches before and well Richards on tour in September. And it doesnt even seem on the horizon. So why dont you comment or get the fucking redhead to stop t reating his fans like shit and fuckng release a statement, last time i check a couple montsh wasnt a year.

Tommy won't know anything.  I talked to a member a couple of weeks ago, and the whole thing is up to Axl. 

"Sooner or later Axl will realize that it can't be perfect, and he'll put it out".

I'm probably going to get a chance to talk to Tommy tonight.  Anybody have a good question for him?  And No, he will have no idea about when CD will be released. 

ask if he heard about the IRS leak and tell him you liked it

Yeah, I'll mention that I liked it.  I talked to him last time he was in Portlad and one thing that he said that stood out was how Brain wasn't going to play with Buckethead anymore.  I don't think this turned out to be true.  It seems a little funny to me how nobody in GNR seems to know anything.

just asking did he play ok the song ?

Well, the show in Portland last night was a very good one.  Tommy seems to have a very good time playing with Alien Crime Syndicate.  For the first 3 songs, Tommy went and sat on the bar and played with just his guitar and no micraphone.  The crowd all closed in around him and it was very cool.  He then played about 6 songs up on stage with Alien, and then finished the show with a song all by himself on stage. 

After watching this show and having it be my 2nd Tommy show I have now seen, I have to say that Tommy is Rock N Roll!  He just flat out rocks and has a fucking blast doing it.  Up on stage before one of his songs, Tommy mentioned how he loves just playing and being with his friends.  If he could, he would do it the rest of his life. 

I talked with Tommy briefly but nothing about GNR.  He seemed like he was a in a hurry when I stopped him so I didn't want to bother him.  After the concert however, I did try and get some info from members of Alien Crime Syndicate.  I felt that since they and Tommy are good friends, maybe they could shed some light.  Lately I kinda feel like Axl may be losing some interest from the other guys (Tommy, Dizzy, etc) because he is taking so long with the album.  I think that the other memebs are getting really frustrated.  Therefor, I acted like I didn't know much about GNR and asked one of the members if Tommy was still in GNR?  He said "yeah, oh yeah"  I then asked what was going on with that whole thing because I haven't heard much about it for a while.  He responded by saying "You have to ask Tommy about that".  I asked another one of the guys the same question and he put his head down and said "oh I don't know anything about that, you'll have to ask Tommy".

Really, I just wanted some reasurrance that Tommy is still happy with GNR.  I don't know if I got that, but I do find it interesting how nobody can talk about GNR.  I wonder if Tommy 1) doesn't even tell his friends whats going on with GNR?  2)  Tells his friends, and they don't talk about it with anybody else?  Or 3) (which I think is the real reason), Tommy doesn't even know what is going on in GNR?  I personally think that everything is up to Axl, he has reported back a couple of times to the guys about how the album is almost done, they in return say this in interviews, then Axl pulls the plug, guys like Dizzy and Tommy then look stupid for saying that it should be out soon, and then it happens all over again.  You can't help but think that the guys are getting frustrated with Axl.

Anyhow, that was my story and thoughts on last night.  The show was good, and Tommy is having a good time.       

Not surprising, it's totally normal. It's a miracle that nobody left yet.

sounds awesome. 

I've seen him twice and he's just really cool, friendly and relaxed on stage.  Like you, I didnt pester him with GNR questions either, it just didnt feel right.  I guess I have to thank HTGTH for introducing me to Tommy Stinson, and the Replacements too. 

The Paul Westerburg incident had me kinda worried for a bit, but then I figured they're old friends so what the heck - they'll record a song or two and have fun doing it.

To Me it is Not a Miracle at all.... It is just probably Very Good money, GNR name Mega Boosts their Solo carrier? and there is a Possibility of Reaching Worldwide Fame If C.D will be released.

Thanks for the review.  Sounds like Tommy put on a good show.

As far as your comments on wanting to be assured that Tommy is still happy with GN'R, I understand that it looks frustrating from a fan's perspective because we don't know anything.  However, just because we don't know anything, and ACS doesn't know anything, that doesn't mean that Tommy doesn't know anything.  I just think it's as simple as Tommy abiding by his confidentiality agreement, and nothing more.

The last interview Tommy did, he sounded pretty satisfied with GN'R.  Until he says otherwise, I'll leave it as that.

Ali

Tommy's "Village Gorilla Head" tour has ended.

Thanks for everybody who posted reviews from the shows during the tour.  : ok:




/jarmo