kevin shephard wrote: I heard someone call it the SJ Cover Band Awards, for example.
Malcolm Boyce wrote:I have a large post brewing on this. I'll get to it later tonight.
kevin shephard wrote:Was I one of the ones being weird about it? I hope I'm not one of the ones being weird about it......
Malcolm Boyce wrote:"Instead of picking which "Saint John" awards show you like, let's get everyone together to include us all next time around.
clinton wrote:I think I was nominated for Best Male Vocalist for Penny Blacks if I'm not mistaken. I play drums in Penny Blacks by the way.
Malcolm Boyce wrote: As well, the "awards" are, a lot of the time, secondary to the gathering of like minded people to enjoy the camaraderie and share experiences about things that matter to most of the group involved.
Malcolm Boyce wrote: These events, all the way up to the largest, are super "clique" driven. This is not just something we see in the local versions of these types of things. They all try to be, and sell themselves as, inclusive to all types of artists, with varying degrees of success.
Malcolm Boyce wrote:There really is no reason why this event can't expand to become more than it currently is. I think it's just one example of what this small market needs to develop a greater level of community than we already have.
Malcolm Boyce wrote:With respect to Matt's scorn.
Malcolm Boyce wrote:That being said, just because you're "in the club", don't buy into the hype that these things matter more than a little indication that you've done something that someone other than your family thinks is good.
clinton wrote:What does this mean? How were you over-looked at the music awards show promoted by BBQ Records and Giraffecycle? Or were you implying that these recent awards at Bowties were too exclusive and should have included more of the uptown (or for lack of a better term "indie") community?
roachie wrote:Instead of having an "awards" show at the Phoenix, why not just book a "show" and have a backline and a pile of different acts... get a couple party subs, beer, and cake as the award just for playing... oh, and hopefully pay the bands. Maybe have Subway, Moosehead, and Betty Crocker throw in some $ to sponsor the event.
What I was trying to say, poorly I guess, is that I would like to see some co-operation between all groups in our area instead of folks picking "sides". There really isn't much gained until we try to involve a greater percentage of everyone in our locale.clinton wrote:Malcolm Boyce wrote:"Instead of picking which "Saint John" awards show you like, let's get everyone together to include us all next time around.
What does this mean? How were you over-looked at the music awards show promoted by BBQ Records and Giraffecycle? Or were you implying that these recent awards at Bowties were too exclusive and should have included more of the uptown (or for lack of a better term "indie") community?
I do not ask this with any ill will, I'm just trying to fully comprehend what you're saying. I may agree ....
Malcolm Boyce wrote:What I was trying to say, poorly I guess, is that I would like to see some co-operation between all groups in our area instead of folks picking "sides". There really isn't much gained until we try to involve a greater percentage of everyone in our locale.
I would suggest openly that those involved, in both gatherings that I'm aware of, meet to discuss their common ground, and where they differ in their outlook. I'm making suggestions to avoid the all too prevalent "we don't need those guys anyway" mentality that can be all too present.
Malcolm Boyce wrote:
I would suggest openly that those involved, in both gatherings that I'm aware of, meet to discuss their common ground, and where they differ in their outlook. I'm making suggestions to avoid the all too prevalent "we don't need those guys anyway" mentality that can be all too present.
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