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Night Ranger Concert Nets $98 for Victims
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Posted on 10/24/2001 7:58:47 AM PDT by Sir Gawain
Night Ranger Concert Nets $98 for Victims
Albany, Ga (SatireWire.com)--Once-famous rockers Night Ranger held a benefit concert in the Piedmont Taproom of the Albany Holiday Inn last night, donating all ticket proceeds from this stop on its new U.S. tour to victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The band raised an estimated $98.48.
Nearly two dozen people paid the $4 + tax cover charge to hear the 1980s group, whose hits include "Sister Christian" and "Rock in America." Several audience members said they were thrilled to be a part of a such a magical evening.
"I really just went to the bar for a drink, but that Lone Ranger was pretty good," recalled 45-year-old Bruce Handstern, a school supply salesman staying at the hotel. "Plus it was 99-cent buffalo-wing night."
"I love this country, but I was disappointed that Night Stranger didn't play Free Bird like I asked 'em," said Christina Pleal, a taproom regular.
Added Night Ranger drummer Kelly Keagy: "We'll be rockin' for America at the Piedmont Taproom through Friday."
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To: Victoria Delsoul; dead; Texaggie79; rintense; austinTparty; Mercuria; TomServo
Ah, the 80s.
To: sirgawain
Heck, I'd have doubled that for them NOT to play (alright, I confess, I have a few Night Ranger cds in my collection, but I don't listen to them - honest).
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posted on
10/24/2001 8:02:03 AM PDT
by
Wolfie
To: sirgawain
Just a little real-market information - a friend recently tried to hire Great White to play at his wedding (don't ask me why) and he decided against it when they wanted 15 large.
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posted on
10/24/2001 8:02:27 AM PDT
by
wideawake
To: sirgawain
LOL!!
This made me think of something that happened back in 1994. Remeber when Jocelyn Elders commented after a fund raiser:"I just love that Eric Clapner; I just love Mr. Clapner's music".
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posted on
10/24/2001 8:03:46 AM PDT
by
FreeTally
To: wideawake
Probably could have gotten Warrent for 5k
To: sirgawain
You saw VH1's Hair Band show didn't you? :-)
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posted on
10/24/2001 8:04:15 AM PDT
by
RikaStrom
To: wideawake
Now that sounds like a wedding. Would Jack Russell gotten to have had free drinks and bride's maids?
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posted on
10/24/2001 8:05:15 AM PDT
by
FreeTally
To: sirgawain
give 'em credit for the attempt ... look at rosie and her hollywood leftists who bolted ny for their 'safety' ... i don't think much of their music though
To: Texaggie79
Probably could have gotten Warrent for 5k About a year or so ago, they played a small bar here in Tallahassee. Jani Lane was so drunk he fell of the stage after a few songs, and couldn't continue. I think the bar would have had to given people there money back, but there were only a dozen or so people there(So I heard).
To: sirgawain
oops..my bad... (won't get fooled again)
To: sirgawain
Folks, if you want to keep up with the goings on of your favorite (receding) Hair (line) Band of the 80's, check out
Metal Sludge.
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posted on
10/24/2001 8:14:13 AM PDT
by
Wolfie
To: sirgawain
You're motoring!
(did Ted join them for an encore?)
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posted on
10/24/2001 8:15:26 AM PDT
by
dead
To: sirgawain
LOL!! Good thing I looked at the source....damned near believable
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posted on
10/24/2001 8:16:50 AM PDT
by
TomServo
To: wideawake
and he decided against it when they wanted 15 large. Today: Puppet Show and Spinal Tap.
Too funny. I thought they would have settled for free beer.
To: sirgawain
Gee, I was hoping
Cinderella would be available for a house-warming party. LOL!!
Also, what happened to RATT, Dokken, Scorpions, etc??
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posted on
10/24/2001 8:23:31 AM PDT
by
RMDupree
To: RMDupree
Old timer, lol.
To: sirgawain
Geez. Now I have that stupid song in my head.
To: Wolfie
Folks, if you want to keep up with the goings on of your favorite (receding) Hair (line) Band of the 80's, check out Metal Sludge.
Metal Rules is also very good
To: RMDupree
Also, what happened to RATT, Dokken, Scorpions, etc?? All still touring with different members.
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