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the Real Big Deal
(glypher at 12 September 2008 11:19am)
well It's this weekend.
hope everyone has their tickets and the weather holds up.
tickets are still $53 in advance and are still available. (if you only want to go one day, it's $29). It jumps to $60 and $35 tomorrow.
In the great GBdC tradition, glypher has spent the last 2 days at work (read: not really working) putting together some schedules in the ever popular "awesome gbdc format". i even attached the map on the second sheet.
i expect all the gbdc'ers to be sporting their awesome schedules and wearing the special helmets.
I'll be there both days... because dianya (dirty D from the buzz, if you're nasty) suckered me into announcing bands with her on saturday. i'm not sure which stage, but i know it's not the main one (thank god). if you see me, bring snacks.
have a safe weekend!
-g
Matt Brown (ned, witnessthefitness)
(glypher at 13 August 2008 10:52am)
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The Canadian Press
August 12, 2008
Lake Louise, Alta. -- Police say a Florida man who disappeared
Saturday evening while kayaking on a cold Rocky Mountain lake was not
wearing a life jacket.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said yesterday that Matthew Andre
Brown, 30, of Gainesville, Fla., is presumed to have drowned. His body
has not been found.
Mr. Brown was staying at the Num Ti Jah Lodge over the weekend and
decided to take a kayak out on Bow Lake, in Banff National Park.
Although it was clear and sunny when Mr. Brown departed, a thunderstorm
swept through the area, bringing heavy rain, high winds and lightning.
Mr. Brown's rented kayak was later found near shore, his belongings
packed inside. An extensive search that included police, park staff and
helicopters proved futile.
The real big deal.
(glypher at 20 June 2008 12:28pm)
i guess this counts as "news"...
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Florida, get ready for THE REAL BIG DEAL, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA'S
ONLY OUTDOOR MUSIC AND CAMPING FESTIVAL. On the outskirts of
Gainesville, Florida, The Real Big Deal
takes place at the Alachua County Fairgrounds on September 13-14 of
this year. The Real Big
Deal will feature live music on 4 stages, onsite camping, arts/crafts,
along with an assortment of food and beverage
vendors. This is a completely grass roots, Gainesville produced
festival !
CONFIRMED LINEUP (as of June 16):
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS, MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK, MATES OF STATE, MAE,
BENEVENTO/ RUSSO DUO, STRAYLIGHT RUN, MC CHRIS, THE KNOW HOW (reunion
show),Supervillians, The Legendary JC’s, Dubconscious, Morningbell,
Umoja Orchestra, Band Marino, Soulphonics & Ruby Velle, Whole Wheat
Bread, Summerbirds In The Cellar, Burnin Smyrnans, Chupaskabra, Heavy
Pets, Automatic Love Letter, Inkwell (members Of Montreal/My Hotel
Year), Wild Sweet Orange, Bombadil, Hours Eastly, 1997, Explorers Club,
Moodhosa, National Product
& MANY MORE BANDS TO BE ANNOUNCED !
Picture a festival where anything goes. Our eclectic selection of
bands is sure to please any music lover. With a total of 4 live music
stages, The Real Big Deal will present national, regional and local
artists in a variety of musical genres – from alternative rock,
southern rock, punk, ska, funk, reggae, hip hop, electronic and indie.
A number of the bands will be making regionally exclusive appearances,
so you can only see them in Gainesville!
We hope to make this an annual community event by working with local
musicians, artists, non-profit organizations, vendors and businesses.
As a community we can make this festival a highlight in Gainesville’s
music, arts and culture scene.
This year, skip the high priced out-of-town music festivals, and party
with us this Fall right here in Gainesville. This is going to be a REAL
BIG DEAL !
TICKETS (weekend passes only) On sale July 7 @ Ticketweb.com, Early Bird Special is $42 Starting July 14 in local outlets, general on sale is $53 Weekend of festival, walk up rate is $60
LOCAL OUTLETS Blockbuster Video, Hear Again CDs, Hyde and Zeke's Records
If
you are interested in SPONSOR, VENDING, OR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES with
THE REAL BIG DEAL, please contact Danielle Robinson at realbigdealfest@yahoo.com
If your student group or civil organization is interested in group ticket rates, please email
Danielle Robinson or Pat Lavery @ Glory Days Presents!
The old Alachua Music harvest allowed me to hang out all day, enjoy the sun and music, and actually GO HOME to take a shower, eat real food and sleep in a bed each night.
*yay* for stuff happening in the same town as my pillow.
