Greenwheel

[deniedjunkie]

cool i didn't get their cd til after i met them so i didn't get them to sign anything .Oh Well .Theres always next time . I did talk to the lead singer for a few minutes too but besides being really drunk he was really sweet.

ryan said that he was so drunk at some shows specifically seattle that he doesnt even remember playing that night, hes been trying to quit but its not workn to well i guess

[xoNoDoubt69]

yea thats what Jeremy was joking to him bout saying "hows the sober thing going" So yeah it hasn't been going too well

[cor3y]

I dont respect the fact that theyre usually always drunk for their shows. Any band who was very serious about theyre music would prioritize their performance over getting drunk. And it does make a difference. The first time I saw them (they were sober), they were absolutely incredible. The last time, when they were drinking, they were just average. Not horrible, but nothing compared to the first time. I just dont think its smart for a band to go and get plastered before performing and it's a sign of a band that wont be together for very long. Drinking shouldnt be more important than their music. And from what I read, its not just a once-in-a-while thing. But whatever, they still rock.

[nikki4982]

Well, at Villanova, I don't think they were drunk during their performance, but I could be wrong. It just didn't seem like they were. I dunno, anyone else that was there? Do you guys think they were drunk during?

Oh, and Melissa, saying he was "really drunk" is an understatement. Hahaha. He was plastered and then some. It's too bad, too. He was such a nice guy before the show when he was talking with Jeremy. Although, I must admit, his whole "I LOVE THIS GUY!" thing was pretty funny to watch. To everyone else that might care: a few of Greenwheel's members walked by us after the show, and Ryan was hanging on another member pointing at him yelling, you guessed it, "I LOVE THIS GUY!!!" I was just like: "Wow. He's really drunk." Hah.

Anyway, I agree. Getting drunk before a performance definitely shows a lack of respect for your own music. Sad, really.

[xoNoDoubt69]

I dont respect the fact that theyre usually always drunk for their shows. Any band who was very serious about theyre music would prioritize their performance over getting drunk. And it does make a difference. The first time I saw them (they were sober), they were absolutely incredible. The last time, when they were drinking, they were just average. Not horrible, but nothing compared to the first time. I just dont think its smart for a band to go and get plastered before performing and it's a sign of a band that wont be together for very long. Drinking shouldnt be more important than their music. And from what I read, its not just a once-in-a-while thing. But whatever, they still rock.

I do agree with you on soem point but at the show i was at i don't t hink he was drunk b/f or during the performance just after which most people do. Drink after the show.But regardless i still like them and their music

[Corey]

he definately wasn't drunk when I spoke to him after the RIT show

[Dr. Hobo]

Well, at Villanova, I don't think they were drunk during their performance, but I could be wrong. It just didn't seem like they were. I dunno, anyone else that was there? Do you guys think they were drunk during?

they were in the process of getting drunk b4 .. well they were in the process of getting drunk or wanted to.. a few of the members came upto me and kruno as asked us if we knew where to get liquor around there.. we told em we saw some store near the highway or something.. i cant remember what we said but they obviously found the place heh

[xoNoDoubt69]

yea they asked us the same thing( bout the liquor stores) . Oh Well....

[cor3y]

I'm not saying its everytime, but at Villanova they were. Ryan also writes about it all the time in their online journal on their website.

[olpcc]

** GREENWHEEL HEADLINING TOUR **
1/17/03 - Announcing, the "Soma Holiday Tour" - Greenwheel will be headlining concerts in 17 cities during February. Here is the current breakdown. All "TBA" cities will be announced shortly.

Sun, 02/02/03 - Vernon, NJ - Mountain Creek Resort (All Ages)
Mon, 02/03/03 - Philadelphia, PA - Pontiac Grille (All Ages)
Wed, 02/05/03 - Old Bridge, NJ - Birch Hill Nite Club (All Ages)
Thu, 02/06/03 - Syracuse, NY - Bridge Street Music Hall (16+)
Fri, 02/07/03 - Pittsburgh, PA - Hard Rock Cafe (18+)
Sat, 02/08/03 - Toledo, OH - Bottle Rocket (All Ages)
Sun, 02/09/03 - TBA
Tue, 02/11/03 - Chicago, IL - Double Door (21+)
Thu, 02/13/03 - Minneapolis, MN - Quest Club (All Ages)
Fri, 02/14/03 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave Bar (All Ages)
Sat, 02/15/03 - Detroit, MI - The Shelter (All Ages)
Sun, 02/16/03 - Madison, WI - The Annex (18+)
Wed, 02/19/03 - TBA
Thu, 02/20/03 - TBA
Fri, 02/21/03 - TBA
Sat, 02/22/03 - Columbia, MO - Blue Note (All Ages)
Mon, 02/24/03 - TBA


YOU MUST GO TO ONE OF THESE SHOWS IF YOU CAN THEY ARE CHEAP AND GREENWHEEL PUTS ON THE ENERGENIC HEADLINING SHOWS I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!

[xoNoDoubt69]

Me and Nikki are going to that one. Can't wait .First Greenwheel and OLP all in the same week.


Mon, 02/03/03 - Philadelphia, PA - Pontiac Grille (All Ages)

And i know its gonna be pretty cheap but if anyone finds out how much or how to get tickets let me know.

[starseed_10]

damnit.... I dont know anyone that's a big greenwheel fan. Otherwise i'd love to go to the show in Detroit.

[xoNoDoubt69]

go by yourself

[areusad831]

no NY show

[xoNoDoubt69]

come to the philly show

[nikki4982]

I still don't know how they're gonna fit on the stage at the Pontiac. Hahah, they've got pretty big equipment... and that stage is microscopic. Burn Kate barely fit with their little amps. Hahah, well, if nothing else, it'll be humorous to watch them try not to fall off.

Oh yeah, and Melissa, you know what I realized? I wanna buy Soma Holiday before we go. Cos I want to get it signed. So, I ripped those mp3s for nothing. Haha. Oh well. Actually, no... maybe not. We should go to South Street early that day, and I can buy it on the way to the concert. I'm sure Tower's got it, and if they don't Repo or one of the other independant stores probably does. And if not, they've GOT to be selling merch at the show. Hahah. *is smrt* So, yeah, I'll listen to the mp3s until then.

That's gonna be a great week. *sigh*

[xoNoDoubt69]

true! And u just reminded me i should bring my cd too Can't wait.

[xoNoDoubt69]

Ok since i just got back from Greenwheel's awesome show i'm bringing back their thread. They were excellent and weren't drunk which was nice. We actually got there before they did and were first in line so we got front row which to the Pontiac is right on the stage Got pictures with all of them and Autographs and hugs from Ryan and Andy. They played really well and there were a whole bunch of people there. And we definetley made sure they knew we were coming to Rochester (not that they'll remember) They were giving out Greenwheel postcards and i bought a beanie and long sleeve shirt. No hoodies still thuogh. Hopefully they have one on Friday. And their opening band Revis was really good and nice guys as well. One of our local bands Stutter played too and i have no respect for those guys. First they come out calling GW egotistical idiots cause they wanted to leave their stuff on the stage so it wouldn't take up so much time setting up (it took they 40 minutes to set up) and then the drummer spit into the crowd. Now being that i was that close ,Ryan spit on me and so did the one guitarist from Revis but they didn't do it on purpose. Anyways, great cocnert. Can't wait for my pictures to get developed. And can't wait for Friday

[nikki4982]

Fun show. Sleep now. Talk later.

[buzhwa]

They were excellent and weren't drunk which was nice.

Not drunk is always a good thing. I love them - they were really good when I saw them open for OLP in Toledo last July. I need to learn more of their songs.