Rob Karloff Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 As good as the gig was, I noticed (as did others) that most of the crowd that came along to support the drive to build a huge extreme sports centre down the beach were 14-20ish Karloff and Black Atom fans. Where were all the skaters and other extreme sports fanatics then?? If I were the Transition folks behind the 2.6M project, I'd be wondering whether my efforts were justified, given the apparent lack of support from the very people the centre is meant to cater for. Funny how nearly everyone I speak to about the plans for the centre say "Hell yeah, just what Aberdeen's needed for years now", yet they couldn't pay a measly few quid to support it!!On a positive note, a big, big, big thankyou to anyone who came along to see any of the acts at the Lemon Tree. You all had a great time and drove all the bands to put on a great performance each! Ruinous were particularly impressive for such a young bunch of dudes only on their first gig...!! Muchos gracias to all the Karloff Kult who went mental down the front, got their covering of blood, bought CDs and t-shirts, and continue to blind us with their support and appreciation. You're the best bunch of people, and we hope you like the new tunes we have on the way to you later on in the year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 i would ahve come down, but went to moorings to see Today We Fight!hope it was good. Today We Fight ! were fucking ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spellchecker Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 7 is not a measely few quid to me. i'd rather have donated a fiver straight to the project than pay 7 to watch those bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Actually, some of our mates/fans/followers were down there. I was in Ellon seeing some emerging young bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 And i was pissed as a fart from the afternoon activities and couldnt make it.Pitty i dont Skate, Bmx or whatever in the first place tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest onlynik Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Sadly I was on call for work, and thus it has stopped me from having any sort of fun this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Sadly I was on call for work' date=' and thus it has stopped me from having any sort of fun this week.[/quote']same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afro Droid Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Additional generic excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve corps Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 i was off my fucking face on an acid/irn bru concoction with two crack whores and a stegasaurus.valid excuse i think you'll find.in a related tale, i have a video of myself wall riding the wardrobe in my room with a painted horror face screaming swear words(from a different night i may add). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerjoline Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Too expensive so I headed for Jam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tav Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Never knew about it...would have gone along as well. Although my skating days went out with a snap and a pop 2 years ago I'd still like to see Aberdeen getting its act together with something like this. For years and years people have been trying to push for something...it seems now that there is a lul in the popularity of some extreme sports. Especially skating. Maybe I don't see it because I am not skating anymore...but it def seems like theres less going on. I remember when our skate park here used to be full everynight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rach_69 Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 I was there, i don't skate personally but my boyfriend does and he was there with his brother. I saw a few people who i know skate but not as many as i had expected to see. I don't think it was very well advertised though to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 I don't think it was very well advertised though to be honest.I agree. First time I've ever heard of this (I know about the plans - but not the fund-raising gig) and I do try and keep my ear to the ground when I can. If you don't let people know about it then how can you expect people to turn up to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydoll Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 I agree. First time I've ever heard of this (I know about the plans - but not the fund-raising gig) and I do try and keep my ear to the ground when I can. If you don't let people know about it then how can you expect people to turn up to it?There were posters and flyers kicking around town but the one thread on it on here I saw was a bit of a shambles to be honest and never really took off. Shame really, good cause and all that. I would've been along for some DJing action but we had a gig at the Moorings and I had back room duties of the DJing kind to take of at Moshulu.As long as everyone enjoyed themselves I guess. Did anyone go round and flyer all the kids hanging out in town with skateboards during the day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieron_ruinous Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 too bad there wasnt as much ppl expected but it was a good gig all in all.just like to thank the ppl that gave a good reaction to us on our first gig there will be plenty more i hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessHolly Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 I did wonder why there was a sudden increase in boys on little bikes whenever I walk to work. Can't say I knew anything about it either though. But it certainly sounds good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marn Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 Karloff were brilliant as ever, so I left this gig covered in blood and a very happy man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terance Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 I have to say in response to the original post , that the only reason i attended this gig was to see Ruinios and to support the skate park .Nothing against Black Atom , Karloff , just bit old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 *blinks*Too old for Karloff/Black Atom? eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 16 is to old for atom and karloff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masked Rose Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 i enjoyed all the bands, was a good night. Was impressed by ruinious, especially for their first gig. Looking forward to seein more from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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