Date: Fri, 5 Jan 1996 06:40:46 -0800
From: Aletaster Petrofsky <albatros@netcom.com>
To: "Screamin' Hypin' Revivalists" <>
Subject: Rehearsal Sunday; Skiing update
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REHEARSAL THIS SUNDAY, JAN 7, 7:13PM, CAL BAND REHEARSAL HALL
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Come on down for the most fun you've had since New Years! (and don't
forget cash and/or your checkbook if you're going on the ski trip).
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TAHOE SKIING/SNOWBOARDING/HOT-TUBBING GIG/FUN-O-RAMA SAT-SUN JAN 13-14
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Latest:
Bus price: $20. Lodging: $15. Both are optional.
Resorts: Sugar Bowl Saturday, Homewood Sunday
Homewood is currently precipitation-challenged. I'm sure it will snow
this week, but we're working on Diamond Peak as a backup plan.
Come to rehearsal for all the details.
(This concludes the original content in this email.)
=======================
RECYCLED SHOUTING STUFF
=======================
THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 7 IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR THE GIGS, THE
LAST DAY TO SIGN UP AND PAY FOR THE LODGINGS, AND THE LAST DAY TO
SIGN UP AND PAY FOR THE BUS.
====================
RECYCLED BLAND STUFF
====================
LODGING:
Woodvista Lodge, Tahoe Vista, on 28, 1/4 mile west of 267. Features:
hot tub, kitchenettes, proximity to Safeway and a few restaurants, and
a friendly proprieter who will help you start your car. We'll have
two or three large rooms with the cooking facilities, and several
standard rooms with two double beds. We'll work out room assignments
at the rehearsal. If you have special needs or desires, let me know
before rehearsal, and maybe you can be accommodated.
BUS:
The bus costs $20 per navel (or $10/buttock). The bus schedule
will be something like:
Friday ~7:00PM Leave from a free parking lot in the East Bay.
Friday Night Drop people off in Davis, to spend the night on the
floors of our gracious Davis friends.
Saturday Early AM Leave from a free parking lot in the Davis area.
Sunday Dusk Leave slopes when lifts close.
Sunday Night Drop some people off at Davis lot.
Later Sunday Night Drop rest of people off at East Bay lot.
(The sleeping in Davis concept is also applicable to folks in cars, of
course.)
I highly recommend the bus. It will be fun, safe, and easy. As many
of you know, Matt "Bus" Kaufman is *the* world's best bus driver:
experienced, skilled (navigates ice, SF hills, and even parallel
parking with ease), Cal-educated, committed to safety and excellence,
etc.. Why deal with the ice, chains, and traffic, when Matt's
dedicated his life so that you can be reclining in the lap of luxury?
I'll let you know when the theme and menu have been decided.
WHO SHOULD GO:
As usual, everyone who can blow or percuss is encouraged to come to
this rehearsal and gig. So bring your blowing/percussing friends,
relatives, etc.. People who can't make the rehearsal, but were there
in December (or can name all the ingredients of a Sleigh Ride) are
also highly encouraged to come to the gig. Other folks who want to go
should take the matter up with the SCC (Special Circumstances
Committee) (me) (and don't expect me to say "Well, isn't that special"
to every request).
Feel free to bring along your spouses, spouse-equivalents,
mistresses/misters, and totally unspouse-like acquaintances, and sign
them up for the bus and/or lodgings. If they want to ski free, too,
well... there will be very few extra tickets, available only to
friends of those who are at or around the Ace of Gigs award level
(approximately 300-500 gig miles).
None of this should be taken to discourage people who can't make
the gigs from coming to the rehearsals. If "One Sunday night a
month, when I'm not busy" is all the commitment you can muster--
hey, that's cool. Glad to have you there. Hell, I even consider
the "Skim every other email, if I'm really bored" crowd to be a
vital part of the band, and I know that many of them are future
members of the "Come to rehearsal once a year when the
refrigerator is totally empty and I could use a free drink" club.
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Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band
Manager: Rev. Al Petrofsky, <albatros@netcom.com>, +1 510 649 9463
Musical Director: Erik Rosenquist, <snarkon@aol.com>, +1 415 323 4635
Deacon of Gigs: Wit Ashbrook, +1 510 526 2596
web: http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~alpetrof/revival
mailing list: <screamin-announce-request@netcom.com>
snail mail: 2545 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 94704-2915
fax: +1 510 848 4638
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 1996 00:18:08 -0800
From: Alliopecay Petrofsky <albatros@netcom.com>
To: RASHRB <albatros@netcom.com>
Subject: Your Personal Ski Trip Status: Please Respond
Hello,
Please check that the information I have for you in the list below is
correct, and mail or call me with any corrections immediately
(albatros@netcom.com or 510 649 9463).
The sign-up sheet didn't indicate whether bus folks are joining us in
Berkeley (Emeryville) Friday night 7-7:30PM, or Davis Saturday morning
5:15-5:44AM. Oops. So I guessed based on area code. I think I made
a lot of wrong guesses. Please correct me. Thanks.
I'll mail out the detailed schedule tomorrow.
-al
Going Sat to Sugar Bowl
|Going Sun to Heavenly
||
|| Want lift ticket(s)
|| |
|| | Lodging Sat night at Woodvista($15)
|| | |
|| | | Bus($20): e=Emeryville, d=Davis,
|| | | | n=none, or only at resorts (free)
|| | | |
|| | | |
Amos, Peggy misc yy n y e
Armstrong, Jim misc yy n y e
Ashbrook, Withers cymb yy y y e
Beardsley, Karen picc yy y y n
Bowen, Gary bdrm yy y n n
Clink, Jared none yy y y e
Collins, Robert mell yy y y e
Collins, Sharon clar yy y y d
Collins, Tawny bone yy y y d
Dybalski, Diane trpt yy y y e
Egli, Paul tenr yy y y e
Ferejohn, Sara bone yy y y e
Finkelstein, Doreen picc yy y y d
Geimer, Norm trpt yy y y e
Gonsalvez, John none yy y y e
Gonsalvez, Paul bone yy y y e
Gamban, Dennis trpt ny y n n
Greene, Scott bari yy y y d
Harrison-Smith, Margie picc yy y y d
Kaufman, Matt tuba yy n y e
Lee, Debbie alto ny n n n
Levy, Mike tuba yy y y e
Levy, Steve trpt yy y y e
McGowan, Kerry tenr yn y n n
McKibben, Kevin bone yy y y d
McKibben, Roy trpt yy y y n
Oren, Yuval trpt yy y y e
Petrofsky, Al bone yy y y e
Rensink, Gary trpt yy y y d
Rensink, Laura picc yy y y d
Rosenquist, Erik alto yy y y e
Rosenquist, Laura picc yy y y e
Thompson, Pam bone yy y y d
Turpen, Troy mell yy y y d
Turpen, Lisa tuba ny y n n
Van Heuit, Jennie picc yy y y e
Waldo, Andrea alto yy y y n
Wetmore, Brad snar yy y y e
Wilder, Bob none yy y y e
Williams, Andrea none yy n y e
Vogelsburg, Linda tenr yy y y e
Zinn, Paul trpt yn y n n
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Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band
Manager: Rev. Al Petrofsky, <albatros@netcom.com>, +1 510 649 9463
Musical Director: Erik Rosenquist, <snarkon@aol.com>, +1 415 323 4635
Deacon of Gigs: Wit Ashbrook, +1 510 526 2596
web: http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~alpetrof/revival
mailing list: <screamin-announce-request@netcom.com>
snail mail: 2545 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 94704-2915
fax: +1 510 848 4638
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 1996 14:22:27 -0800
From: Aletvay Arkingpay Petrofsky <albatros@netcom.com>
To: "Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band" <albatros@netcom.com>
Subject: Tootin in Tahoe
Here's all the poop on the Tahoe Tour.
There have been a couple significant improvements:
THERE IS NO UC DAVIS SAT WEE HOURS BUS PICKUP. The bus will be doing
door-to-door service.
THERE IS NO DONNER SUMMIT LODGE SAT MORNING BUS PICKUP. The three
cars will park at Sugar Bowl and meet us there.
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WHAT TO BRING
=============
All the obvious stuff like knitting needles and cabling hooks, plus a
sleeping bag for Friday night, and suitable apparel for the lodge hot
tub.
=====
MUSIC
=====
Call or email me soon if you need any, unless you're on this list:
packets:
Bowen, perc
Gonsalvez, bone
Rensink, picc
Vogelsburg, tenr
parts:
Lee, alto Eli's Coming
I think I'm missing some woodwind requests. Just let me know.
========
SCHEDULE
========
Fri 7:00-7:30PM Bus leaves from Emeryville Amtrak station.
(That is, the bus should be ready for boarding at about 7 of the
range, and will be gone at 7:30. Board early and often.)
We should have these 22 people with us:
Amos, Peggy Geimer, Norm Proudfoot, Mark
Armstrong, Jim Gonsalvez, John Rosenquist, Erik
Ashbrook, Withers Gonsalvez, Paul Rosenquist, Laura
Clink, Jared Kaufman, Matt Van Heuit, Jennie
Collins, Robert Levy, Mike Vogelsburg, Linda
Dybalski, Diane Levy, Steve Wetmore, Brad
Ferejohn, Sara Petrofsky, Al Wilder, Bob
Williams, Andrea
To get there, take the Emeryville Powell St exit and head east, away from
the bay. Go past all the shopping stuff, over the tracks, turn left
on Hollis, and left again on 58th or 59th. Then you'll see it.
We should arrive in Davis about 9PM, and then disperse to floors. The
dispersion details are still subject to change, but the current
version is that the bus makes this tour:
Rensinks residence, 1421 Drake #E: drop off 8 people
Beardsley/Willet backwater, 651 Alvarado #6: drop off 5 people
Greene gardens, 318 Cranbrook Ct: drop off 1 person
Collins castle, 1815 Fremont Ct #3: drop off 5 people
Thompson territory, 839 Douglass: drop off 3 people
A hearty thank you to these most gracious hosts.
On Saturday, starting at 5:29AM, we will reverse the process, and
note these perterbations:
5:29 Thompson, pick up 3 plus 2 (Thompson, Turpen)
5:36 Collins, pick up 5 plus 2 (Collinses)
5:43 Greene, pick up 1 plus 4 (Greene, Egli, K. McKibben, Harrison-Smith)
5:50 B/W, pick up 5 plus 2 (B, Finkelstein)
5:57 Rensinks, pick up 8 plus 2 (Rensinks)
In accordance with prophesy, those not ready at their appointed time
will suffer greatly.
We will then have 35 (minus left-behinds) comfortably seated bus
patrons on their way to
==========
SUGAR BOWL
==========
(NOTE: THE DONNER SUMMIT LODGE ITINERARY ITEM IS DECEASED. The three
independent vehicles (Bowen, McGowen/Zinn, and R. McKibben/Waldo)
should proceed directly to Sugar Bowl. From 80, this is accomplished
by following the signs reading "Sugar Bowl: if you lived here, you'd
be home by now" or whatever their slogan is.)
9:00AM Arrive, get lift tickets, stow instruments, go skiing
11:00AM Start heading for the lodge
11:30AM Meet in lodge, get instruments warmup/rehearse.
12:00PM Concert
12:40PM Grab skis, go up beginning slope for the skiing finale.
1:00PM Ditch instrument, resume skiing in earnest
2:15PM Head for lodge somewhat in earnest
2:45PM Find horn again, warmup/rehearse
3:15PM Farewell concert
4:00PM Head for the bus
The skiing formations will probably be to the tune of YMCA, the
Star-Spangled Banner, Beer Barrel Polka, or a medley of the three.
Please exert a minimal effort to memorize them (e.g., look at them on
the way up to Tahoe).
The bus will then smoothly saunter to the
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WOODVISTA LODGE, KING'S BEACH, 916 546 3839, N SIDE OF 28, 1/4 MILE W OF 267
============================================================================
When we arrive at the Woodvista, the serious cooking, eating, tubbing,
and mirth (definitely lots of mirth) will commence. If there's a
large group interested, Matt may volunteer to do a gambling trip.
Here are some rooming assignments, which should mostly be taken as an
arbitrary starting point:
Large A: Medium B
Egli, Paul Clink, Jared
Rensink, Gary Gonsalvez, John
Rensink, Laura Gonsalvez, Paul
Turpen, Troy Geimer, Norm
Van Heuit, Jennie
Medium C
Large B Amos, Peggy
Dybalski, Diane Armstrong, Jim
Greene, Scott Collins, Robert
Harrison-Smith, Margie Williams, Andrea
McKibben, Kevin
Wetmore, Brad Medium D
Ashbrook, Withers
Large C Proudfoot, Mark
Kaufman, Matt Turpen, Lisa
Petrofsky, Al Wilder, Bob
Rosenquist, Erik
Rosenquist, Laura Medium E
Vogelsburg, Linda Collins, Sharon
Collins, Tawny
Medium A Ferejohn, Sara
Beardsley, Karen Thompson, Pam
Finkelstein, Doreen
Levy, Mike
Levy, Steve
Mckibben, Roy
Waldo, Andrea
==============================
HEAVENLY SCRUMPTIOUS DECADENCE
==============================
This schedule is mostly the same as Saturday's. The difference is
that you need to start heading to the lodge sooner because it's a
bigger place and because our instruments will be stored in the bus
will take longer to get to. Also, there is no skiing performance
because of "concerns from the risk management office" (Fools! I'll
kill them all!).
The four Sunday cars (Bowen, Gamban/Lee, R. McKibben/Waldo, and
Turpen) should park and find us near the bus, which will be in the
lower lot, right next to the walkway, or in the lodge.
9:00AM Arrive, get lift tickets, stow instruments, go skiing
10:45AM Start heading for lodge/bus
11:30AM Get instruments, meet in lodge, warmup/rehearse.
12:10PM Concert
12:50PM Ditch instrument, resume skiing in earnest
2:00PM Head for lodge somewhat in earnest
2:45PM Find horn again, warmup/rehearse
3:20PM Farewell concert
4:00PM Head for the bus
The bus should hit Davis about 6-7PM. We'll drop off some locals,
vote on whether to stop and eat, and then head to Emeryville, almost
certainly arriving by 10PM.
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LATEST DATA
===========
Again, call asap if this is wrong.
Going Sat to Sugar Bowl
|Going Sun to Heavenly
||
|| Want lift ticket(s)
|| |
|| | Lodging Sat night at Woodvista($15)
|| | |
|| | | Bus($20): e=Emeryville, d=Davis,
|| | | | n=none
|| | | |
Amos, Peggy misc yy n y e
Armstrong, Jim misc yy n y e
Ashbrook, Withers cymb yy y y e
Beardsley, Karen picc yy y y d
Bowen, Gary bdrm yy y n n
Clink, Jared none yy y y e
Collins, Robert mell yy y y e
Collins, Sharon clar yy y y d
Collins, Tawny bone yy y y d
Dybalski, Diane trpt yy y y e
Egli, Paul tenr yy y y d
Ferejohn, Sara bone yy y y e
Finkelstein, Doreen picc yy y y d
Geimer, Norm trpt yy y y e
Gonsalvez, John none yy y y e
Gonsalvez, Paul bone yy y y e
Gamban, Dennis trpt ny y n n
Greene, Scott bari yy y y d
Harrison-Smith, Margie picc yy y y d
Kaufman, Matt tuba yy n y e
Lee, Debbie alto ny n n n
Levy, Mike tuba yy y y e
Levy, Steve trpt yy y y e
McGowan, Kerry tenr yn y n n
McKibben, Kevin bone yy y y d
McKibben, Roy trpt yy y y n
Petrofsky, Al bone yy y y e
Proudfoot, Mark bone yy y y e
Rensink, Gary trpt yy y y d
Rensink, Laura picc yy y y d
Rosenquist, Erik alto yy y y e
Rosenquist, Laura picc yy y y e
Thompson, Pam bone yy y y d
Turpen, Lisa tuba ny y n n
Turpen, Troy mell yy y y d
Van Heuit, Jennie picc yy y y e
Vogelsburg, Linda tenr yy y y e
Waldo, Andrea alto yy y y n
Wetmore, Brad snar yy y y e
Wilder, Bob none yy y y e
Williams, Andrea none yy n y e
Zinn, Paul trpt yn y n n
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Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band
Manager: Rev. Al Petrofsky, <albatros@netcom.com>, +1 510 649 9463
Musical Director: Erik Rosenquist, <snarkon@aol.com>, +1 415 323 4635
Deacon of Gigs: Wit Ashbrook, +1 510 526 2596
web: http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~alpetrof/revival
mailing list: <screamin-announce-request@netcom.com>
snail mail: 2545 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 94704-2915
fax: +1 510 848 4638
Date: Fri, 26 Jan 1996 12:46:21 -0800
From: Alleviating Petrofsky <albatros@netcom.com>
To: "Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band" <albatros@netcom.com>
Subject: Turk Murphy is Dead; Monterey Gig decision postponed to Tuesday
Hello,
=========================SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT=========================
I regret to announce that Turk Murphy, the legendary dixieland
trombonist, is dead, and has been for several years. Contrary to my
previous email, his remains will not be performing at the aquarium,
although his band's will be.
====================AND NOW BACK TO THE USUAL CRAP====================
Thank you to everyone who responded about the gig. Unfortunately, the
commitments I have so far do not add up to an acceptable band, so I
had to tell the aquarium folks no today.
Fortunately, if I can call them back with a commitment on Tuesday,
they'll probably still want us, so I'll delay my final decision until
then. (So, of course, if you're willing to commit, tell me.)
To review, the gig is the Monterey Bay Aquarium Outer Bay Exhibit Wing
Grand Opening on Saturday March 2. Approximate itinerary:
Play one set at 10:15. Get some free food. Be freely admitted.
(optional: listen to dead guy's band)
There's a good chance Matt would drive his bus from the Bay Area.
(Rehearsal is Sunday February 11.)
Aquarium hype is available at:
http://www.usw.nps.navy.mil/~millercw/aq/obw/new.html
Here's an excerpt:
The open sea is a vast blue world seemingly without boundaries, and
the Outer Bay exhibit (encompassing waters 60 miles from the mouth of
Monterey Bay) gives visitors a sense of its enormity. Visitors will
look through the largest window on the planet - 54 feet long, 15 feet
tall and 13 inches thick, weighing 78,000 pounds - into a 90
foot-long, 35-foot-deep exhibit, the tallest aquarium exhibit in the
world. The Outer bay holds a million gallons of seawater, more than
all current aquarium exhibits combined. Here, graceful predators like
blue and soupfin sharks, fast-swimming schools of yellow fin tuna,
jackmackerel and bonito, even California barracuda, green sea turtles,
seven-foot ocean sunfish and pelagic stingrays with a three-foot
wingspread swim past. Few of these animals have been seen in an
aquarium before.
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Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band
Manager: Rev. Al Petrofsky, <albatros@netcom.com>, +1 510 649 9463
Musical Director: Erik Rosenquist, <snarkon@aol.com>, +1 415 323 4635
Deacon of Gigs: Wit Ashbrook, +1 510 526 2596
web: http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~alpetrof/revival
mailing list: < screamin-announce-request@netcom.com>
snail mail: 2545 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 94704-2915
fax: +1 510 848 4638
Date: Sat, 27 Jan 1996 11:45:01 -0800
From: Alpine Petrofsky <albatros@netcom.com>
To: RASHRB <albatros@netcom.com>
Subject: Monterey is nixed; upcoming schedule; skiing recap
==============
FISH FUN FLOPS
==============
The aquarium has made other plans, and we're out of the picture.
Thanks again to everyone who responded.
(Yesterday's email may have been unclear, so let me recap: Friday
morning the gig was ours to take. We didn't take (for lack of
commitments). They said it would probably still be there for the
taking on Tuesday, but they might make other plans. They made other
plans.)
======================
SCINTILLATING SCHEDULE
======================
Here's the calendar of rehearsals and potential gigs through Mayfest:
Feb 11 Sun Rehearsal
Mar 10 Sun Rehearsal
Mar 16 Sat Dublin St Patrick's Day Parade
Apr 14 Sun Rehearsal
Apr 14 Sun SF Spiders season closer (which would move rehearsal to the 7th)
May 5 Sun Calistoga Mayfest
The February rehearsal will be our last before lent, so prepare
yourself for Mardi Gras Special Rehearsal Beverages.
I'll give you more info on the parade and mayfest gigs as I get it.
================
SKIING SHAKEDOWN
================
Thank you to everyone for making our ski trip wildly successful.
The bus ride was happenin' beyond my expectations, with martinis at
dawn, mass exorcisms, speaking in tongues, the composition of the
RASHRB gospel tune, glorification of pig violence, fez fun, and fudge
poy. (Come to rehearsal to hear and experience the new gospel tune.)
Despite a definite lack of faith, we pulled off the Sugar Bowl skiing
performance marvelously. Thank you for going along with my grandiose
plans. The Sugar Bowl audiences were pretty hypin', and the Sugar
Bowl employees were pretty.
Saturday night, the rooms 17 & 18 cook-off produced the finest
ski-trip food I've ever had, featuring Erik's *authentic* rajas,
Troy's scallops with pasta, and Robert's immaculately presented greens
and beans salad. All were delectable.
Those who ventured the two miles to Nevada gambling all came back
shirtful.
Then there was the hot tub. Ah yes, the hot tub. With fifteen people
in a tub rated for six, there's not always room for a lot of
superfluous cloth, but there's always room for martini glasses filled
with god-knows-what. I must admit that I've never given so many toe
jobs in one night.
On top of all this, there was good, free skiing in perfect weather!
Especially at Heavenly, which has more snow-making equipment than God
(well, not quite).
And now I'm going to go into a fit of thanksgiving...
Thanks to Gary and Laura Rensink, Karen Beardsley and Mark Willet,
Scott Greene, and Tawny Collins, who generously provided their homes
and hospitality on Friday night.
Thanks to Matt Kaufman, for getting us a good deal on the bus, for
doing all the driving for no pay but McDonald's food, and for being
honest enough to admit, even though on Friday night at Tawny's he did
it perfectly on the first try, that parallel parking a bus on a curve
in the dark is "not easy".
Thanks to Wit Ashbrook for helping with all the phone calls, faxes,
letters, and tape mailings we had to do to eight different resorts to
book these gigs.
Thanks again to the late Aaron Katzman, whose versatile logo has now
been used to provide a touch of hypin' to our business cards, web
page, band bio, letterhead, envelopes, mailing labels, fax cover
sheets, tape jackets, and bass drum heads. Watch for it to appear
soon on coffee mugs, Underoos, toilet seat covers, and McDonald's
Happy Meals.
And, of course, thanks to Brad Wetmore, just "because he's eight feet tall".
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Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band
Manager: Rev. Al Petrofsky, <albatros@netcom.com>, +1 510 649 9463
Musical Director: Erik Rosenquist, <snarkon@aol.com>, +1 415 323 4635
Deacon of Gigs: Wit Ashbrook, +1 510 526 2596
web: http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~alpetrof/revival
mailing list: <screamin-announce-request@netcom.com>
snail mail: 2545 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 94704-2915
fax: +1 510 848 4638
Date: Fri, 9 Feb 1996 12:17:18 -0800
From: Alpha-Particle Petrofsky <albatros@netcom.com>
To: "Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band" < albatros@netcom.com>
Subject: Rehearsal sunday; Dublin Parade Mar 16; Spiders Apr 14; mail archive
=================
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
=================
Feb 11 Sun Rehearsal
Mar 10 Sun Rehearsal
Mar 16 Sat Dublin St Patrick's Day Parade
Apr 14 Sun SF Spiders season closer, or Rehearsal
May 5 Sun Calistoga Mayfest
==============================================================
REHEARSAL THIS SUNDAY, FEB 11, 7:13PM, CAL BAND REHEARSAL HALL
==============================================================
This rehearsal will be packed full of excitement (to the extent that
is practicable with modern rehearsal-packing equipment):
-- Hear, sing, and play our new gospel tune. Composed on the ski
trip, and now fully arranged by RAC (Robert Collins), this tune
is guaranteed to save your soul, or your money back.
-- Be immortalized on tape. If everything comes together, we'll be
recording a few more songs to lengthen our gig-getting tape.
-- Baptize new tunes. We'll be reviving two songs that were played
by the original Screamin' Hypin' Band: the Who's "5:15", and
Kenny Rogers' "Lady". Erik is also working on a couple of new
tunes, one or more of which may be ready Sunday.
-- Cleanse your soul. In honor of the impending Lent, we will have
plenty of Calparinha, a traditional Brazilian Carnival drink
that's remarkably similar to jet fuel.
-- Rededicate your life, to gigs. I'll be asking about the March 16
Parade and the April 14 Spiders game (see below), so
check/bring your calendar.
As always, everyone is encouraged to come to rehearsal: new folks,
regulars, and the long unseen. To quote a verse of the gospel:
Get your feet a-stompin' to the gospel beat.
Al has started somethin' Satan can't defeat.
To his prodigal children, there'll be no reprimand.
Return to Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band.
(As usual, if you email me a music request soon, you'll probably get
any music you want; otherwise, probably not.)
==========================================================
DUBLIN ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE, SATURDAY MARCH 16, 8:42AM
==========================================================
Be part of our attempts to simultaneously walk, play, and drink as we
pass a mile of teeming Dubliners. Then relax in the Shamrock Village
Shopping Center as the celebration continues with entertainment,
games, and a wide spectrum of culinary delight.
Come sign up at rehearsal, or send email.
(Note: We're talking Dublin, California, here. No transatlantic
commute required.)
============================================================================
SF SPIDERS HOCKEY SEASON CLOSER AND FAN APPRECIATION DAY, SUN APR 14, 4:30PM
============================================================================
Watch San Francisco pound the Las Vegas Elvises in the finale of the
Spiders' inaugural year. Just like the December gig, but better: more
playing, no sound-check BS, and we'll have relevant tunes for both
teams: Viva Las Vegas, and Spiderman (we'll get Spiderman in March).
There'll probably be an optional ride in Matt's bus from Berkeley
again (and this time we won't take any detours on the way home).
Come sign up at rehearsal, or send email.
====================
MAILING LIST ARCHIVE
====================
The web site now features a complete archive of the mailing list at:
http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~alpetrof/revival/mail-archive/
Use this valuable reference whenever you've lost the latest mail, or
can't remember what kind of birdseed to use in your stockings.
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Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band
Manager: Rev. Al Petrofsky, <albatros@netcom.com>, +1 510 649 9463
Musical Director: Erik Rosenquist, <snarkon@aol.com>, +1 415 323 4635
Deacon of Gigs: Wit Ashbrook, +1 510 526 2596
web: http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~alpetrof/revival
mailing list: <screamin-announce-request@netcom.com>
snail mail: 2545 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 94704-2915
fax: +1 510 848 4638
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 1996 18:32:30 -0800
From: Alewife Petrofsky <albatros>
To: Revival Band Layfolk <albatros@netcom.com>
Subject: Management Opening; Calendar; Mar 16 parade info; Apr 14 hockey info
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MY RESIGNATION
==============
Approximate text of my announcement at the last rehearsal:
Our anniversary gig on May 5 will mark the end of my term as manager.
Managing the band for the last year has been a lot of work and a lot
of fun. I'm very glad I did it, and I'm thankful to all of you for
participating. Management, however, is not something that comes
easy to me, and I can only keep it up for limited periods of time.
So, this month, ask yourself the question I asked myself a year ago:
Do I want this band to exist so much that I'm willing to manage it
myself? If your answer resembles a yes in any way, get in touch with
Erik and me.
If we get a new manager, I'll still be around as a trombonist, and
maybe even as mascot, internet liaison, beverage coordinator,
toe-slut, or whatever.
Again, I will not be stepping down until May 5, so don't panic. I'll
wait until then to give my full farewell speech (and the five-hour
multimedia presentation covering the highlights of my administration).
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CALENDAR
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With no new manager:
Mar 10 Sun ultimate rehearsal (with Special Farewell Beverage)
Mar 16 Sat penpenultimate gig: Dublin St Patrick's Day Parade 8:44AM
Apr 14 Sun penultimate gig: SF Spiders season closer v. Las Vegas 4:00PM
May 5 Sun ultimate gig: Calistoga Mayfest
Jun 16 Sun Father's Day
If you decide to manage:
Mar 10 Sun rehearsal (with Special Rev's Farewell Beverage)
Mar 16 Sat gig: Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade 8:44AM
Apr 14 Sun gig: SF Spiders season closer v. Las Vegas 4:00PM
May 5 Sun gig: Calistoga Mayfest
May 12 Sun rehearsal?
Jun 9 Sun rehearsal and inaugural ball at Kip's
Jun 16 Sun Isleton Crawdad Festival: Pinch Tails, Suck Heads!
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REHEARSAL SUN MAR 10 7:13PM CAL BAND REHEARSAL HALL
===================================================
Our first TRIPLE-GIGGER rehearsal, this will be the rehearsal to end
all rehearsals, even if it turns out it doesn't.
There'll be multiple new tunes, including Spiderman, Secret Agent
Man, and more!
And you won't want to miss Special Farewell Beverage.
By the way, I apologize for not getting the last few rehearsals
started on time. This time, the music will all be ready by 7:00, and
there will *really* be a downbeat at ***7:13PM PST*** (that's 0313Z).
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DUBLIN ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE SAT MAR 16 8:44AM
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Special Note: this is not on St. Patrick's Day, it's on St. Patrick's Day Eve.
Extra-Special Note: this is not in the Dublin in Ireland, it's in
Alameda County. Representatives of the Alameda Republican Army
assure me there will be no bombings.
Extra-Extra-Special Note: this is not the Boston St. Patrick's Day
Parade, either. You need not be heterosexual to participate.
OK, so here's what it is: parading folks, food, fun, and sun.
Contact Erik if you're interested in helping with our float (i.e.,
a thematically decorated keg camouflage and mobility device).
We'll definitely be done by 1:00PM. Stay tuned for more info.
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SF SPIDERS SEASON CLOSER V. LAS VEGAS SUN APR 14 4:00PM-ISH
===========================================================
This will be after Daylight Savings Time starts, so there will be
plenty of light, and we'll probably do some tailgating before the
game starts at 6:00PM. Matt will probably drive his bus from
Berkeley again ($1 fare). I'll probably have more specifics in a
couple weeks.
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Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band
Manager: Rev. Al Petrofsky, <albatros@netcom.com>, +1 510 649 9463
Musical Director: Erik Rosenquist, <snarkon@aol.com>, +1 415 323 4635
Deacon of Gigs: Wit Ashbrook, +1 510 526 2596
web: http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~alpetrof/revival (includes mail archive)
mailing list: <screamin-announce-request@netcom.com>
snail mail: 2545 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 94704-2915
fax: +1 510 848 4638
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 1996 00:24:47 -0800
From: Altazimuth Petrofsky <albatros>
To: "Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band" <albatros@netcom.com>
Subject: Erik Tells All
Here's all the news that's fit to type, straight from Erik's keyboard:
********************************************************************
Hi folks! so it seems that we have this Sunday's rehearsal, then two
upcoming gigs in a row, so I want make sure about some stuff:
First, I'm actually going to start rehearsing on time. So at 7:13 +- 2
minutes sound begins! One reason is that there's a bunch of new music
that I don't want to start losing ground on (including some stuff I'm
passing out this time). Also, a bunch of people are always on time
anyway, so for grins I'll give 'em what they came for. On the dot.
Nexto: Band management. Don't look at me! Al has, of course, ascended
into heaven, and now just nods his head sagely and warmly smiles upon
everything we do right. Even though he lame-duck manages through May,
it's time to do the old "Red Badge of Courage" thing and grab the flag
and continue storming directly into enemy fire (with no weapon).
Several interested parties have inquired about stuff but things are
still tentative. Al & Wit & I are listening to all entreaties; call
and we'll talk. Also, people are volunteering for needed part time
stuff, committees, ombudspersons, etc. which we'll organize once we
press the big cheese.
Nexto: Gig prep: This weekend in Berkeley, Laura & I are going to
start building a portable float for the St. Patrick's day parade. We
are going to design it as we build it. It will have little or no plant
matter on it (though perhaps some barley and hops for decoration
inside...?) We could use some help, because I may just end up watching
"Bonanza" then the Cal game, and the float will be only as good as
Laura can make it. Call up, you too can watch Bonanza.
Lasto: You can call me at home at (415) 323-4635 and in Berkeley at
(510) 526-6599. My home email is snarkon@aol.com and work is
erosenqu@stratmap.com. Little Joe, like his brother "Hoss", can no
longer be reached. Neither, I think, can "Pa", though Adam can be
found by browsing bad Aaron Spelling reruns.
*********************************************************************
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ADDITIONAL STUFF
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We've added a rehearsal date on Sunday, April 28, which makes the
calendar appear thusly:
Mar 10 Sun rehearsal with Paddy's Pigmented Beer
Mar 16 Sat gig: Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade 8:44AM
Apr 14 Sun gig: SF Spiders season closer v. Las Vegas 4:00PM
Apr 28 Sun rehearsal with Special Rev's Farewell Beverage
May 5 Sun gig: Calistoga Mayfest (with half-price mudbaths)
Jun 9 Sun rehearsal and inaugural ball at Kip's
Jun 16 Sun Isleton Crawdad Festival: Pinch Tails, Suck Heads!
(If need any music for Sunday, email me soon.)
Parade details will be given at rehearsal and in next week's email.
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Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band
Manager: Rev. Al Petrofsky, <albatros@netcom.com>, +1 510 649 9463
Musical Director: Erik Rosenquist, <snarkon@aol.com>, +1 415 323 4635
Deacon of Gigs: Wit Ashbrook, +1 510 526 2596
web: http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~alpetrof/revival (includes mail archive)
mailing list: <screamin-announce-request@netcom.com>
snail mail: 2545 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 94704-2915
fax: +1 510 848 4638
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 1996 05:03:39 -0800
From: Alloplasmatic Petrofsky <albatros>
To: "Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band" <albatros@netcom.com>
Subject: Parade Particulars
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DUBLIN ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE THIS SATURDAY MARCH 16 8:30AM
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TIME: 8:30AM.
BRING: Instrument, music, sunscreen, sunhat, lawn furniture.
WEAR: Dress like a snake, and/or accessorize with snakes (so as
to be driven out by our giant St. Patrick float). Failing
that, wear green. Failing that, dress like an American in
Dublin (but that would be quite a bit of failure).
WHERE: From 580, just west of 680, take the Dublin exit to the
North (San Ramon Valley Blvd). Go north to Amador Valley
Blvd, turn right and go two blocks to Amador Plaza.
There, Lions Club members in green vests will direct you
into a parking lot. Park. Walk back to check-in area,
and ask where the band is.
Note that the parade route essentially consists of the
perimeter of a humongous parking lot. This means there is
plenty of convenient parking. It also means you can't
leave early. The parade will be over by 11:00.
PARTY: The post-parade party is at Tawny's folks home. Directions
will be passed out at the parade. BYO food for the
barbeque. Beer, soft drinks, buns, condiments, cups,
napkins, plates, plasticware, and charcoal will be provided.
The NCAA basketball tournament will be on TV. If interest
demands (which will probably depend on whether Cal makes
an appearance (which would be at 11:30)), the TV will be
setup outside. To support this, bring any lawn furniture
to which you have access. Even if we don't use it for TV
watching, I believe that any gathering is improved by
adding plenty of lawn furniture.
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FUTURE SCHEDULE
===============
Apr 14 Sun gig: SF Spiders season closer v. Las Vegas 4:00PM
Apr 28 Sun rehearsal with Special Rev's Farewell Beverage
May 5 Sun gig: Mayfest (Free Beer, Sausages, Pool, Tub, Sauna, and 1/2 Mud!)
Jun 9 Sun rehearsal and inaugural ball (pending existence of inauguree)
Jun 16 Sun Isleton Crawdad Festival: Pinch Tails, Suck Heads! (ditto)
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Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band
Manager: Rev. Al Petrofsky, <albatros@netcom.com>, +1 510 649 9463
Musical Director: Erik Rosenquist, <snarkon@aol.com>, +1 415 323 4635
Deacon of Gigs: Wit Ashbrook, +1 510 526 2596
web: http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~alpetrof/revival (includes mail archive)
mailing list: <screamin-announce-request@netcom.com>
snail mail: 2545 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 94704-2915
fax: +1 510 848 4638
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 1996 08:08:18 -0700
From: Alpha-Ray Petrofsky <albatros@netcom.com>
To: "Reverend Al's Screamin Hypin Revival Band" <albatros@netcom.com>
Subject: Spiders and MAD COW COOK-OFF Sunday; St. Patrick's Review
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SPIDERS SUNDAY 1996 APR 14 4:45PM MAD COW PALACE
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(All times Post-Meridian)
OPTIONAL PRE-GIG OPTIONS:
2:00-2:15 Arrive at Spenger's, go to bar. Order an Arachnid Orgasm.
2:34 Party bus leaves Spenger's. (***)
~3:05-4:39 MAD COW COOK-OFF
GIG PROPER:
4:45 Rehearsal and pre-game parking lot performances.
6:00 Game starts.
~6:45 End of first period: play a set.
8:52 Game ends. Bus goes back to Spenger's.
(***) Note for punctuality-challenged: if you arrive at 2:35, and we
happen to have not quite left, we will proceed to:
1) Say hello as we finish packing.
2) Close door, with you on the outside.
3) Leave.
Do not doubt this prophesy. So it is written, and so it shall be.
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MAD COW COOK-OFF
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I'll be arranging for napkins, plates, plastic utensils, cups,
condiments, grills, charcoal, and plenty of mad cow, in the usual
disk and tubular formats. If you'd care for mad steaks or mad
ribs or mad tongues or whatever, bring 'em along.
If you've killed any mad pigs recently, bring them too. And don't
forget the mad corn, mad eggplants, mad rutabagas, and mad anemones
(you can tell they're mad if they're foaming at the mouth-anus).
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PARKING
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The first 20 cars to mention Al Petrofsky and the Screamin' Hypin'
Revival Band at the lane 2 gate will be let in free of charge. After
that, it's $7.
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FASHION
=======
Wear the spiders colors: Red and Black. Accessorize with webbing,
leftover Halloween spider jewelry, poisonous fangs, and cetera.
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DIRECTIONS TO COW PALACE
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From 101, at the Southern end of San Francisco, follow the signs
that say "Cow Palace".
Specifically, from the south take the "Brisbane/Cow Palace" exit,
or from the north take the "Cow Palace/3rd Street" exit. Both will
put you on Bayshore Blvd, which you will follow for about a mile,
then you will turn onto Geneva Ave, just like the sign that says
"Cow Palace" tells you to. Then you will go several blocks and
notice the huge building on your left with huge letters reading
"C-O-W P-A-L-A-C-E". That is the Cow Palace. Drive past the
building, and turn left into the huge parking lot.
THE ONLY TRICKY PART: GET IN LANE TWO. Tradition prevents me from
elaborating here, but if the attendant has not heard of the band,
or if anything else in your life suddenly goes horribly wrong, it
is probably because you failed to GET IN LANE TWO. Should this
happen, go back, and GET IN LANE TWO immediately.
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DIRECTIONS TO SPENGER'S
=======================
In Berkeley, take the University Ave exit from 80/580 and head
East (away from the Bay, toward the campus). Make a U-turn at the
first light, 6th St, and then stay in the right lane and drive
straight toward the big Spengers sign. Park. Enter Restaurant.
Commence fun.
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FUTURE SCHEDULE
===============
Apr 28 Sun rehearsal with Special Rev's Farewell Beverage
May 5 Sun gig: Mayfest (Free Beer, Sausages, Pool, Tub, Sauna, and 1/2 Mud!)
Jun 9 Sun rehearsal and inaugural ball (pending existence of inauguree)
Jun 16 Sun Isleton Crawdad Festival: Pinch Tails, Suck Heads! (ditto)
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ST PATRICK'S RECAP
==================
'Twas a wonderful affair. We had our first mosh-pit. Thanks again
to Tawny Collins for the use of her home after the event.
Here's more from Tubist Ed Goodson:
Here's a review of the press we got for the Dublin St. Patty's Day Parade:
The parade was televised on a local cable channel. The announcer noticed
us playing up the street from her, but apparently didn't have her notes
collected. She pointed out that in the distance you could hear "The
Screaming Als" entertaining the crowd. This may be the best name for our
group yet.
Later, we approached the camera and played YMCA. The audio sucked, but
we sounded pretty good anyway. The announcer got our name right, and
mentioned that we ere all alumni of nearby colleges. She did not mention
our St. Patrick float, but the person running the camera apparently
really liked it, even zooming in on his saintly face.
We have two local newspapers here. Both had pictures of us and talked
about us in their columns about the parade in their Sunday editions.
The Tri-Valley Herald had a two-inch by three-inch color photo
prominently featuring Laura and another pic player whose name escapes me
(sorry), and Screaming Al himself. Our patron saint can be clearly seen
in the background, under Al's upraised slide. In the background: me,
two tenor sax players (faces mostly obscured by music), and Renee, who is
apparently looking for music and not playing like the rest of us. The
caption reads: "Musicians from the Rev. Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival
Band play a tune, accompanied by St. Patrick in the rear."
Highlights from the Herald article:
"One of the new acts also seemed to be among the most popular. A
somewhat zany, but talented marching band of University of California
alumni -- the Rev. Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band -- was a big hit,
according to an unscientific poll of several spectators."
The Valley Times featured a really good black-and-white 6" by 8" photo,
which focused on St. Patrick. To his right are Andy and Jim, dancing
arm-in-arm, with Andy's face to the camera. Once again, Laura is the
most prominently featured musician, though Robert, wearing his basket
comes in a close second. Unfortunately, Robert's head and fez
is completely hidden by his music. In the backgound: me, Linda, Jeff.
From the poorly-written text:
"There seems to be a lot more acts and lots of different kinds this
year," said Beth Elliot, a teacher at Wells, the girls' mother and
Martini's granddaughter. Meanwhile, an effigy of St. Patrick dragged by
the Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band -- formed of various UC
alumni -- rolled past. "This is one of the best yet," Elliot added.
I think that the word "effigy" may not have been the right one, at least
not until the high-speed incident in the parking lot.
I hope to bring my tape and these newspapers to the next rehearsal for
any of you to view.
--Ed
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Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band
Manager: Rev. Al Petrofsky, <albatros@netcom.com>, +1 510 649 9463
Musical Director: Erik Rosenquist, <snarkon@aol.com>, +1 415 323 4635
Deacon of Gigs: Wit Ashbrook, +1 510 526 2596
web: http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~alpetrof/revival (includes mail archive)
mailing list: <screamin-announce-request@netcom.com>
snail mail: 2545 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 94704-2915
fax: +1 510 848 4638
Date: Thu, 25 Apr 1996 17:00:21 -0700
From: Alindromepay Yapemordnila Petrofsky <albatros@netcom.com>
To: "Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band" <albatros@netcom.com>
Subject: Rehearsal Sun (w/ New Manager Announcement); Mayfest Sun May 5; Spiders
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REHEARSAL THIS SUNDAY 7:13PM, CAL BAND REHEARSAL HALL
=====================================================
As announced in February, I will be stepping down from management
duties after the Calistoga Mayfest to pursue a comfortable retirement
in the trombone section.
I am pleased to mention that a new manager has been found, and will be
formally announced at the rehearsal. (His name, which I here am only
unofficially mentioning, is James Winthrop "Stretch" Armstrong.) The
June 9 rehearsal will feature his ordination as a minister of the
band, and will be followed by the first Inaugural Ball (I guess it's
actually an Ordinal Ball) at Kipp's.
As well as the exciting official announcement, this Sunday's rehearsal
(at 7:13PM in the Cal Band Rehearsal Hall) will include plenty of the
Reverend's Special Farewell Beverage(s) (whose exact chemical makeup I
am not at liberty to discuss right now). We'll also probably play
some music.
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CALISTOGA MAYFEST, SUNDAY MAY 5 1-4PM, NAPA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (IN CALISTOGA)
=============================================================================
In the interest of preventing our landfills from overflowing with any
more used hype, I will recycle this blurb I wrote last year during the
young, fresh-faced salad days of my management:
A California version of a German beer and sausages festival, sponsored
by Lufthansa Airlines and Spaten beer. Local Microbreweries will be
there too.
Spend quality time with 400 sausage-eating people on a glorious Spring
day in the wine country. Free admission, free beer, free sausages,
free swimming, free sun, etc.
1/2-price ($19.50) genuine Calistoga geothermal mud baths!
(I hear the number of sausage-eating people has increased significantly.)
The basic deal is: play, join in the eating and drinking, play again,
and then go to the motel and spa owned by the festival organizers,
where we have a private pool party that features a wading pool, normal
pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and sundeck (and mudbaths if you want to buy
one). The party will be about 4:30 to whenever.
Drive time from Berkeley or Davis is about 1.5 hours (let me subtract
that for you: leave at 11:30AM (plus or minus adjustments for your
starting location, if it isn't Berkeley or Davis)).
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SPIDERS RECAP
=============
The Mad Cow Cook-off and Spiders Game was one of our tastiest gigs.
We got good recordings of several songs (which should improve our
gig-getting potential).
During the third period, Stretch and I went on a walkabout seeking
higher bovine powers, and ended up traversing catwalks in the
high-altitude reaches of the Cow Palace. I haven't seen the prints
yet, but I think we got several good photos of the place's steamy
underbelly (overbelly?) and some interesting perspective shots of the
game and the band.
I'm not sure if it was my indiscriminate use of flash photography, or
the wildly waving band below, but by the time we started to come down,
the Cow Patrol was onto us. After a tense stand-off, our low-key
negotiation style and the fact that we actually had media passes
apparently caused enough confusion that we were able to make a hurried
exit.
I did not hear from the Spiders until the following Thursday, when
they called to say how much they liked us, and that they want us back
for the playoffs. They didn't mention catwalks, and I didn't ask.
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CALENDAR
========
Apr 28 Sun rehearsal with the Reverend's Special Farewell Beverage
May 5 Sun gig: Mayfest (Free Beer, Sausages, Pool, Tub, Sauna, and 1/2 Mud!)
Jun 9 Sun rehearsal and Ordinal Ball
Jun 16 Sun Isleton Crawdad Festival: Pinch Tails, Suck Heads!
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MISC
====
The server holding our web pages has been mostly dead since the
beginning of April. I will probably move everything to a new location
next month. In the meantime, we apologize for the inconvenience.
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Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band
Manager: Rev. Al Petrofsky, <albatros@netcom.com>, +1 510 649 9463
Musical Director: Erik Rosenquist, <snarkon@aol.com>, +1 415 323 4635
Deacon of Gigs: Wit Ashbrook, +1 510 526 2596
web: http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~alpetrof/revival (includes mail archive)
snail mail: 2545 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 94704-2915
fax: +1 510 848 4638
(Send mail to albatros@netcom.com to subscribe/unsubscribe to the mailing list)
Date: Fri, 3 May 1996 12:45:45 -0700
From: Almost Gone Petrofsky <albatros@netcom.com>
To: "Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band" <albatros@netcom.com>
Subject: Free Sausages! Beer! Pool! Sauna! Jacuzzi! (Etc!) SUNDAY!! DIRECTIONS!!
=============================================================================
CALISTOGA MAYFEST, SUNDAY MAY 5 1-4PM, NAPA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (IN CALISTOGA)
=============================================================================
Here it is, the most free stuff we've ever gotten at a gig since last
Mayfest. This will also be my chanson du swan as manager, so please,
don't be shy, and come help us celebrate the end of an era (and the
dawn of a new one).
SCHEDULE
========
11:30PM Leave Davis or Berkeley.
1:00PM Arrive in parking lot at Napa County Fairgrounds. Find band.
1:10PM-4:00PM Rehearse, perform, BEER/SAUSAGES/PRETZELS, perform.
4:00PM-3:00AM Optional pool party and barbeque at Village Inn & Spa.
All times approximate.
POTLUCK
=======
At the pool party, as the satiation of the free mayfest meal wears
off, we will be cooking replacement calories. I'll arrange for
grills, charcoal, burgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, napkins,
plates, cups, and sporks. You bring other stuff.
DIRECTIONS
==========
>From San Francisco, etc.: take I80 East. After Vallejo, take 37 West
over to 29 North (Follow signs for Napa). Stay on 29 until Calistoga.
>From Davis: take I80 West. At Cordelia (just after the 680 junction),
take 12 West over to 29 North (Follow signs for Napa). Stay on 29
until Calistoga.
At Calistoga: Turn right onto Lincoln.
After about four blocks, turn left onto Fairway (there'll be a
Cal-Mart on the near left corner lot). After about four more
blocks you'll see the fairgrounds. Enter the parking lot and find
the band.
======
FUTURE
======
We got one!
Jun 9 Sun rehearsal and ordination
Jun 16 Sun Isleton Crawdad Festival: Pinch Tails, Suck Heads!
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Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band
Manager: Rev. Al Petrofsky, <albatros@netcom.com>, +1 510 649 9463
Manager Apparent: James "Stretch" Armstrong, <stretch@wco.com>, +1 415 424 1313
Musical Director: Erik Rosenquist, <snarkon@aol.com>, +1 415 323 4635
Deacon of Gigs: William Temple Withers Ashbrook III, +1 510 526 2596
web: http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~alpetrof/revival (includes mail archive)
snail mail: 2545 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 94704-2915
fax: +1 510 848 4638
(Send mail to albatros@netcom.com to be added/removed from the mailing list)
Date: Thu, 30 May 1996 05:29:41 -0700
From: Aloha Petrofsky <albatros@netcom.com>
To: "Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band" <albatros@netcom.com>
Subject: A final message from the new Manager Emeritus
====================
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
====================
Tomorrow (approximately), you will receive your first email from the
band's new manager, the soon-to-be-a-Reverend Jim "Stretch" Armstrong.
Stretch and I both thought that before the change in voice, it would
be appropriate that I send some sort of transitional and/or farewell
message.
This is my attempt at such a message, written at far too late an
hour to be comprehensible.
==============
FORMAT WEANING
==============
Throughout this message, I will gradually discard my usual formatting
conventions, thus leaving Stretch with a blank slate from which to
establish his own style.
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THANK YOU
---------
For me this band has been a tremendous source of fun, challenge, and
pride. Thank you all for your participation, without which the band
would be nothing.
--------------------------------
Gratuitous Nancy Sinatra Section
--------------------------------
How does THAT grab ya, Darlin'?
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Actual
Information
************************
Sun Jun 9 Rehearsal
Sun Jun 16 Crawdads
Sat Jun 29 Mystery Gig
Sun Jun 14 Rehearsal
Fri Jul 26 Another Tantalizing Gig
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Goodbye.
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Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band
Manager: Jim "Stretch" Armstrong <stretch@wco.com>, +1 415 424 1313
Manager Emeritus: Rev. Al Petrofsky <albatros@netcom.com>, +1 510 649 9463
Musical Director: Erik Rosenquist <snarkon@aol.com>, +1 415 323 4635
Deacon of Gigs: William Temple Withers "Wit" Ashbrook III, +1 510 526 2596
Sexiest Man: Bradford "Because He's Eight Feet Tall" Wetmore
web: http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~alpetrof/revival (server currently dead)
snail mail: 940 Elsinore Dr, Palo Alto CA 94303
(Send mail to stretch@wco.com to be added/removed from the mailing list)
Date: Fri, 31 May 1996 03:59:00 -0700
To: "Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin Revival Band"
From: stretch@wco.com (Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band)
Subject: New Manager Speaks! New Gigs Announced! New Members Wanted!
To reach Jim Armstrong, Manager: (415) 424-1313, stretch@wco.com
To reach Erik Rosenquist, Director: (415) 323-4635, snarkon@aol.com
To reach Wit Ashbrook, Gig-getter: (510) 526-2596, pager 618-8401
To be removed from this mailing list: email stretch@wco.com
And now the moment you've all been waiting for...
The first electronic utterance from your not-quite-officially-installed
manager... <drum roll...>
hi.
<rimshot, cymbal splash, drooping trombone gliss>
What, you were expecting "Demons OUT"?
OK, here's the schedule (descriptions later in this message):
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Sun Jun 9 Rehearsal: Bring new members
Sun Jun 16 Isleton Crawdad Festival: pincez derrieres, sucez tetes
Sat Jun 29 Special Mystery Gig #1: San Francisco Giants Pregame Show! *****
Sun Jul 14 Rehearsal: Bring more new members
Fri Jul 26 Special Mystery Gig #2: San Jose Sabercats Arena Football! *****
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Save me from having to call you-- RSVP for Isleton now.
Note the rehearsal of the 14th is in July, not June as previously typographed.
*STOP* *STOP* *STOP* *STOP* *STOP* *STOP*
If you've read this far, you must be interested enough in the welfare of
this band to assist in
OUR BIG RECRUITING DRIVE
starting, well, now. If you know Anyone who might enjoy taking out their
instrument and making a big spectacle in public with us, invite them to
attend our fabulous
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS DAY
to coincide with the June 9 rehearsal (and the equally fabulous New Manager
Installation and Ordinal Ball).
When approaching friends, family or even complete strangers, remember these
key selling points:
-Membership is free.
-Drinks are free.
-Admission to gigs is free.
-Musical expertise is not necessarily a prerequisite.
-Isleton! It's our next gig and first-timers are especially welcome.
-Did I mention drinks are free?
-We have the sexiest man in amateur music, Brad EIGHT-FEET-TALL Wetmore.
Do not dwell on these anti-selling points:
-Service at Kip's is slow.
-Wit
-Musical expertise is not necessarily a prerequisite.
-Free drinks, though optimally priced, are often of low quality.
I'm asking YOU, READING THIS MESSAGE RIGHT NOW to review YOUR personal
acquaintances for possible leads. Seriously: bring people directly to
rehearsal June 9 or have them call me at (415) 424-1313.
As advertised, here is supplemental information on the no-longer-mysterious
impending gigs:
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AL USED THIS FORMAT A LOT: I THINK IT'S COOL, NOW IT'S MINE FOREVER
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What: San Francisco Giants Baseball Pregame Performance ON THE FIELD ! ! !
When: Saturday June 29, 11AM
Where: The Park formerly known as Candlestick
Isleton too hot for you? Come experience the cooling breezes of San
Francisco Bay as they caress Candlestick Point and the
park-that-will-not-be-named. Oh, and we'll be playing in front of
thousands of people, too. We have secured enough tickets for friends and
family to attend, so bring whomever.
First pitch is either 12:30 or 1:00 pm- Wit will get me more details
I'M SURE very shortly. Our private tailgate/barbecue will commence at
least an hour before that. Then a rehearsal and possible parking lot
serenade, followed by entry, performance and adulation.
We'll be done playing and ready to taunt the Padres by game-time, so bring
your best taunts and stay for Major League Baseball at it's coldest.
Plus you get to vote for the All-Stars...
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ROCK'EM SOCK'EM ARENA FOOTBALL! FRIDAY IS NOT A SCHOOL NIGHT!
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A rare TGIF appearance of the SHRB! I'm still looking for more feedback on
this one,
[email Jim now]
but surprisingly, we've had a pretty positive response so far. Kickoff at
the shiny new San Jose Arena will be at 7:30, but we don't perform until
halftime so late arrivals will be accommodated.
Note that there will be at least one South Bay Slumber Party after the game
(and whatever postgame pursuits we may happen to pursue). Erik has already
volunteered, and others may also offer floor space to travelers from afar.
[email Jim now]
Having never seen an actual arena football game, I can't say this with
authority, but I'm thinkin' if the field is only 60 yards long, there's
gonna be ple-e-e-nty of scoring. This qualifies as another
family-entertainment venue with surplus tix galore, so plan inclusively.
Preposterous athletic lunacy *and* a tour of Erik's kitchen: It will, in
the words of Beavis, rule.
And now, in closing, I would like to remind you all that I would look on
it as a point of great personal pride if you, yourself, would grace my
ordination as the new manager of this fine organization with your august
presence. To that end, may I present to you...
the official...
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INAUGURATION CEREMONY PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (TIMES APPROXIMATE)
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Sunday June 9, Cal Band Rehearsal Hall, Berkeley, California
7:11 PDT - Downbeat.
8:14 PDT - Ritual shaving of new inauguree's head, serving of special
inaugural rehearsal beverage.
8:29 PDT - Actual transference of managerial powers to the shaven one
in what promises to be a very special and heartfelt incantation
by the outgoing manager.
8:34 PDT - Newly ordained Minister of Hype conducts the band
in his favorite Hypin' tune:
Boots.
9:13 PDT - Newly inaugurated manager bores everyone with the usual
announcements.
9:14 PDT - All are invited to the first-ever Inaugural Ball at Kip's
with refreshments provided by the new manager. Dress code:
Boots.
Please honor the spirit of this solemn occasion and do your best to observe
the dress code. Any kind of boot will do, however special favors may be
granted to those arriving in full-length go-go boots. Hip waders would
look pretty spectacular too.
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Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band
Manager: Jim "Stretch" Armstrong <stretch@wco.com>, +1 415 424 1313
Manager Emeritus: Rev. Al Petrofsky <albatros@netcom.com>, +1 510 649 9463
Musical Director: Erik Rosenquist <snarkon@aol.com>, +1 415 323 4635
Deacon of Gigs: William Temple Withers "Wit" Ashbrook III, +1 510 526 2596
Featured Baritone Soloist: Scott "Very Good Year" Greene
web: http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~alpetrof/revival (server still dead)
snail mail: 940 Elsinore Dr, Palo Alto CA 94303
(Send mail to stretch@wco.com to be added/removed from the mailing list)
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 1996 03:22:12 -0700
To: stretch@shell.wco.com
From: stretch@wco.com (Screamin' Hypin' Band)
Subject: Crawdad Management: Come do your part
I'm writing this Monday night and I just want to say I'm still jazzed about
last night's excellent, excellent rehearsal. Thank you, o booted ones! In
case you missed it, you can still share in this new euphoria by attending
the Isleton Crawdad Festival, details of which here follow:
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THE ISLETON CRAWDAD FESTIVAL IS THIS SUNDAY
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Come one, come all, to that tail-pinching, head-sucking jam-bo-ree in the
delta. Driving instructions and meeting times appear below. The following
people are invited to be with our band on Sunday:
- Everyone reading this email
- Anyone else who likes to have fun, including:
- Friends and family of band members (Father's day? Bring your dad!)
- People who meant to come last night but didn't make it
- Those with a special hankering for cholesterol-laden shellfish
- Even Wit
- Some extra people to carry our banner
- Band members who won't be camping with us Saturday night
which brings us to...
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CAMPING WITH US THE NIGHT BEFORE <--- Please RSVP to Jim by email now
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BBQ Ribs! Kites! Fellowship! Crawdad traps! Free beers we got from the
Calistoga Mayfest! Clothing-optional midnight swim with the crawdads in
the mighty Sacramento! The way to do Isleton right is to keep your Sunday
morning drive time to 10 minutes or less. Throw the tent in the car and
join us for a night to precede all others.
Basic time_place_and_manner guidelines:
Brannan Island State Park is on Highway 160 between The Antioch Bridge and
Rio Vista. If you arrive after 4:00 pm, someone will already be there to
meet you, I gair-on-tee. The campsites are reserved under the name
Armstrong, just in case. Note that we will not be in the group campgrounds
like last year-- look for us in the main camp.
In the event that you can't camp with us (or forget to RSVP Jim and get
TOTALLY SPURNED BY THE RUTHLESS NEW TYRANT OF A MANAGER), meet us Sunday
morning as follows:
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ISLETON MEETING PLACE AND TIME
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9:30 AM, SAME GRASS FIELD AS LAST YEAR
(Seriously, Isleton is tiny, and our band is hard to miss.)
Isleton itself is located on Highway 160 a few miles north of Rio Vista.
Band members will enjoy preferred parking privileges: If you didn't get a
yellow parking pass at rehearsal, just say you're with the band. (If
necessary, pay whatever they want and we will have your parking fee
refunded later.)
One last Isleton Item:
If you would like to have any sheet music brought to you in Isleton,
contact Margie, our esteemed librarian PREFERABLY NOW BUT IN ANY EVENT
BEFORE FRIDAY OR FORGET IT,
which brings us to...
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SPECIAL LIBRARIAN EASY ACCESS BLURB
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We are pleased to announce Margie Harrison-Smith's name will take its
rightful place in the handy list of addresses at the end of this and every
Screamin' Hypin' Announcement email. For even easier reference, let me
repeat it here:
Our Librarian: Margie Harrison-Smith <muggyhs@aol.com>, +1 916 241 6359
Any music requests, not just for Isleton, can now be directed directly to
the director of librarianship.
If you're not sure how complete your current holdings are, here is...
Our Current Song List:
Angel Eyes
Beer Barrel Polka
Boots
Caravan
Day Tripper
Eleanor Rigby
Eli's Coming
Evil Ways
5:15
Hazy Shade of Winter
I Feel the Earth Move
Istanbul
It was a Very Good Year
Lady
Make Me Smile
Nightrain
Psycho Killer
Pump It Up
Radar Love
Rev. Al's Gospel tune
Samba These Days
Spiderman
Taste of Honey
Tiger Rag
Valerie
Venus
Viva Las Vegas
YMCA
You're No Good
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UPCOMING SCHEDULE REMINDER
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Jun 16 PINCH TAILS SUCK HEADS NEED I SAY MORE
Jun 29 San Francisco Giants Pregame Show
Jul 14 Second Sunday of the Month means Rehearsal Time!
Jul 26 TGIF Sabercats Arena Football Spectacular
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OFFICIAL CRAWDAD FEST SONGBOOK (all words by Robert Collins)
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The following selections were composed especially for our upcoming
_Repeat_Grand_Sweepstakes_Victory_Performance_
scheduled to take place in front of the Reviewing Stand around noon on
Sunday. We are currently planning to distribute this songbook to the
citizens of Isleton and any other onlookers that might wish to participate
more fully in our brand of musical fun.
This Crawdad's Made for Eatin'
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(to the tune of Boots)
You keep sayin' you got somethin' for me
Somethin' you call "crawdads," but confess
You been fishin' where you shouldn't-a-been-fishin'
And them Crawdads that you caught were not the best.
(Chorus)
Accept no imitations
Insist on bein' fed
Pure Isleton crustaceans.
Pinch the tail, suck the head.
You keep pinchin' when you ought to be suckin'
And you keep suckin', tell me, when will you learn?
I just bought you a brand new box of antacid
'Cause them other crawdads made your stomach burn.
(Chorus)
Here in Isleton, everybody's got freedom
Freedom to eat crawdads by the pound
Folks have stewed 'em, barbecued 'em, fricasseed 'em
And brought crawdad lovers here from miles around.
(Chorus)
Are you ready Isleton? Start Pinchin'!
Crawdadman
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(to the tune of Spiderman)
Isleton, Isleton,
Where the crawdads are piled on
By the cup, by the plate,
By the platter or by the crate,
They serve... Crawdads in Isleton.
Flavor strong? Listen, bud.
They've been feeding on delta mud.
Clean 'em good. Cook 'em dead.
Pinch the tail and suck the head
To eat... Crawdads in Isleton.
In the chill of the night
Or the heat of the sun,
When they grill 'em right
You won't eat only one.
Isleton, Isleton,,
Place the Crawdad god smiled on
All because God had blessed
No place else with a Crawdad Fest
But here... where you can pack a hand gun,
They're coming back for grand fun.
Crawdads in Isleton!
The Beer Barrel Crawdad
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(to the trio of "Beer Barrel Polka")
Crawdads from Isleton.
Crustacean critters that crunch.
Crawdads from Isleton.
We'll have a barrel for lunch.
Some cook 'em mild an'
Some cook 'em spicy instead.
Isleton's the place for crawdads.
Pinch the tail. Suck head.
I like how Robert was able to get that tag line into all three songs...
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A FEW LAST THINGS
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1) Anyone subscribing to the various discussion groups pertaining to the
Stanford, Davis or Cal bands or their alumni: please tell me how to (and
how *not* to) post a friendly and non-exclusive-sounding announcement
regarding Isleton (or anything else on the upcoming schedule). A personal
message from a subscriber might carry more weight, so if you're feeling
glib, feel free to post it yourself. Be sure to cc: me if you do.
2) Special thanks to those who brought new members to the last rehearsal:
you and your proteges definitely provided some new energy! The place
rocked, and I think everyone got real charged up for Isleton. Note that
recruiting doesn't stop here-- it's not too early to have friends put the
July rehearsal on their calendars. Better still, just BRING THEM STRAIGHT
TO ISLETON DO NOT PASS GO.
3) As many of you can testify, on June 9 I became an ordained minister.
The experience was quite enlightening (in some ways, literally). I
recommend that everyone become an ordained minister. In fact, with today's
modern technology, ordination is just a mouse-click away:
<http://www.YBI.COM/ulc/ordain.html>
4) Erik is concerned that after last night some of you might be left with
the impression that the shaving of heads is a common ritual in this band.
To set the record straight, let me state that I personally do not intend to
continue having my head shaved at every rehearsal. Further note that it is
the incoming manager's sole prerogative to elect shearing upon initiation.
Prospective managers should not consider "willingness to be shaved" as a
prerequisite for consideration should we decide to search for one at some
later date.
See you all Sunday!
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Reverend Al's Screamin' Hypin' Revival Band
Manager: Jim "Stretch" Armstrong <stretch@wco.com>, +1 415 424 1313
Manager Emeritus: Rev. Al Petrofsky <albatros@netcom.com>, +1 510 649 9463
Musical Director: Erik Rosenquist <snarkon@aol.com>, +1 415 323 4635
Librarian: Margie Harrison-Smith <muggyhs@aol.com>, +1 916 241 6359
Deacon of Gigs: William Temple Withers "Wit" Ashbrook III, +1 510 526 2596
In Case of Tornado: Southwest Corner of Basement
web: http://www.csua.berkeley.edu/~alpetrof/revival (server still dead)
snail mail: 940 Elsinore Dr, Palo Alto CA 94303
(Send mail to stretch@wco.com to be added/removed from the mailing list)