Forum Closed
The forum is now to new posts. All the historical content is still available to browse.
if you are looking for musicians to play with, please view the Bands Seeking Musicians list, or use the Musicians Directory
You can use our pages on social media to connect:
The Monkey is Loose!!!
| Message Board > General Chitchat > The Monkey is Loose!!! |
| Bud Head | LOOK OUT VICTORIA THE MONKEY IS LOOSE!!!!! HIDE YOUR WEED AND YOUR WOMEN!!!! BC BUDS FOREVER!!!!!! - Fri, 18 Oct 2002 11:16pm | ||
| JOHNNY HOTCAKES | NICE - Sat, 19 Oct 2002 6:50am | ||
| Honey Pot | Saw this band at Steamers..........WOW - Sat, 19 Oct 2002 12:05pm | ||
| professional audience | all the hype that I have heard by the members of this band and their friends has turned me right off, if you were really amazing you probably wouldn't have to tell people you were every fifteen minutes. - Sat, 19 Oct 2002 12:11pm | ||
| band fan | Hey PRo Aud, If you nhad any balls you'd go to the show before you posted,who crares what the fuck YOU think Who the fuck are YOU besides some asshole with an opinion based on nothing....By the way, where is your band? Friends always help friends, but with your bullshit attitude I'd be suprised if you have any, ( friends, brains, balls). PS Fuck Off - Sat, 19 Oct 2002 3:37pm | ||
| flame | Hey, everyone relax. of course bands want to promote and gather a great audience. check them out. i was also at steamer's and have seen this group in previous incarnations, and they've got someting unique and fun to be a part of .go and then review whether their audience grabbing techniques were worth it. - Sat, 19 Oct 2002 4:36pm | ||
| King Bong User Info... | Thanks Flame, We are all just trying to have some fun.... play some music and enjoy the crowd..... No bitterness allowed please. Don't hate us because we love ourselves. Tao, Sticky kola - Sat, 19 Oct 2002 7:14pm | ||
| Troutbreath | Zounds! What ever happened to witty repartee? The back and forth of dialogue that shows respect for other peoples music and respect for other peoples opinions? What ever happened to amusing ourselves in a way that doesn't attack a persons talent. What ever happened to proofreading and spellcheckers? Why don't we all just cut back on the Dr. Pepper and try some of that BC bud. Then, go see King Bong at SoundGarden on the 24th. - Sat, 19 Oct 2002 8:26pm | ||
| Anonymous | because assholes like band fan are into them, there is a point at which the hype turns people off, this is just true, the hype about this band has turned me off. OK yah I probably should go check them out before I have an opinion but you know I have heard so much hype without hearing any music posted or mp3's, that I now have no urge to ever check them out, I don't care about them and I figure it will only be a matter of time before they fade into obscurity, which is what I usually think about things that are this hyped. hey band fan fuck yourself asshole, you like them? good for you little man, if you can't see why someone would get sick off the hype and be turned off then you are as dumb as you sound you little prick. - Mon, 21 Oct 2002 3:14pm | ||
| edgy | plus a gimmick like marijuana is gettin kinda old, sure u are good musicians but fuck get off with using bud as an attraction... or is that all u gots... - Mon, 21 Oct 2002 4:10pm | ||
| hate jerk offs | Hey pro aud and the other dick face egdy.. WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOUR BANDS???? YOU NO TALENT FUCKS... Or perhaps your a very big an talented promoter, wait I don't see your marketing talent getting people into a club in Victoria on a Thrusday night or any other night....you both talk shit cause you know shit ...so shut the fuck up, and why would KB want you assholes at their show don't like it don't go, good. You sound jealous to me little boy so sit at home on the 24th and enjoy your Whitesnake collection....and fuck off loser. - Mon, 21 Oct 2002 5:01pm | ||
| King Bong User Info... | Hey Egdy, Believe it or not there are worlds outside of Victoria. Worlds where people are not as bud aware or friendly as here in Victoria. Also, believe it or not King Bong has played in some of those other places and have been warmly recieved, both for our music and our pro bud attitude. You said yourself that we were good musicians, do we really have to be anything more? Do you think that we owe the people that come to our shows anything other than a good set preformed by good musicians? Believe it or not we like weed... whats wrong with that? Is the idea of liking weed old or somehow tierd? On the eve of Legalization and in the light of the fact that it's BCs biggest cash crop do you that its a poor marketing stragedy for a BC band to associate itself with weed? Perhaps for you it is, but for LOTS of other people who will come to our show (and enjoy a set by good musicians), some of them will find a connection point with us as people, as musicians , through that love of weed and through the ideas expressed in our music, whats wrong with that? I don't understand your and the other negative guys attitude about the music businesss. I think you are kidding yourself that there is a cool and reserved way to promote a band, most club owners in this town want people in the club drinking...don't put the people in, don't get another gig...so tell me how would you do it? Cause word of mouth about that really cool band that only you and your buds discovered won't fill a club. KB has been around in different forms, with different members since 1999, why is it so hard for you to understand that we have fans and friends in the community who are excited buy this new project, who want to help us fill that bar, thats what friends do. I'm sure you don't know ,but when you promote your own shows all the costs come out of your own pockets...this little numnber on the 24th will cost KB $500 bucks just to get it off the ground @ $5 a head you do the math man. Quiet, cool promotion is an oximoron, you make a noise and they will come. Why does it bug you guys so much anyway ? You obviously think the hype is bullshit so why do you listen? Are you trying to warn people or what? I think you have a little petty hidden agenda and I wonder who you really are, but as Mr. Carter from the Kiltlifters said to the asshole that got all negative on them, "The thing about the message board is that you don't have to sign your real name" So true..oh by the way you better slag The Sweathogs cause they are also a pro bud band, in fact get your bony little fingers ready cause in this town I could make a long list. Relax and smoke some BC WEED! Sticky Kola - Mon, 21 Oct 2002 5:12pm | ||
| YOU LOSER | Let me guess, pro aud... you drive a truck ...no work in a gas station......and then you go home to you mom and dads house, go up to you room, put on some limp biscut, grab your tennis racquet and ..rock out man!....I know this is true because if you were a real musician or music fan for that matter you would'nt be such a dick., Bet your fans adore you - Mon, 21 Oct 2002 6:09pm | ||
| Troutbreath | Dear Sticky, very well said. If a half dozen of so postings on a local website constitutes an excess of hype what kind of shows do these guys actually attend. About the only musical event left to them might be the sing along at Garth Homer. - Mon, 21 Oct 2002 6:41pm | ||
| Troutbreath | Oooops, Now I've spoiled that for them too. - Mon, 21 Oct 2002 6:47pm | ||
| King Bong guitarist | As a member of King Bong, I would like to respond to the negative statements above: Have you ever heard of the hollywood phrase " there's no such thing as bad publicity, only publicity"? I wonder if you've considered that your negative rantings have only fuelled the hype that you so obviously detest. Secondly, King Bong's philosophy is to promote peace and goodwill. We work very hard to bring people the best show possible. Why you've chosen to waste your time and ours with negativity is beyond me. Perhaps internet forums such as this aren't for you. Maybe you should consider a new hobby. And last but not least, I refuse to be a coward that hides behind the anonymity of the internet and will sign my real name. I wonder if you have the balls to do the same? Craig Tiessen King Bong. - Mon, 21 Oct 2002 9:55pm | ||
| Flame | I'd just like to take a moment and thank everyone for continuing the conversation around music and promotion and the means necessary to get the word out on good times. Having played in bands myself where there has been little or no hype prior to the gig, I can tell you playing a full house beats the hell out of playing craft fairs etc. where my best experience was being set up beside a bean bag toss and singing to the rhytm of the whizzzzzzzzz...chunk of the bags as they pealed by my head. Hat's off to you all for at least caring passionately whether good or evil, that music gets its due here in town. thank-you, flame - Tue, 22 Oct 2002 12:17am | ||
| band fan | Hey pro aud and the other critic, Ya I'm into them ,I was into them when they opened for King Apparatus, Easy Big Fella, Clinton Fearon, KIltlifters, Bloodwarmers, Mcgillicuddys, Mcquaig, Los Furios and the Hootichie Girls, Hounds of Buskerville, 10.30 for Mike, Skanikboom, Nardwar and the Eliminators , @ the 1st annual Ska fest, Mcnaltys Rant, Hi Fi Ramblers, along with radio preformances on CFUV and CBC, twice featured on Shaws Daily, and countless headline and all age shows here, up island , and on the mainland. Not to mention the personal musical histories of some of the members of KB going back 15 yrs . This band has paid some dues, and has recieved props from all the above mentioned musicians. Seems to me that you could remember to insult me but you never answered my question so I'll ask again. What was the name of your band again? Who have you played with again? When is your next show? Hey folks the silence makes your ears ring don't it? - Tue, 22 Oct 2002 12:31am | ||
| i'm rolling and smoking, cool eh!!! | sounds like u stepping up to the pipe too much and i have no problems with that, band member myself but who the fuck cares with whom, not looking for promotion of any kind.. someone is getting a little on the touchy side... don't preach the philosophy if u can't handle people against gimmicks (thats was the word wasn't it?) - Tue, 22 Oct 2002 12:51am | ||
| Fat Dad | I don't believe the man said anything out of place, rollin an smokin, nothing wrong with defending your own when being put down......your a band member that wants no promotion...please.... I suppose your goona tell me that you make music for the pure joy of the experience..bullshit...you should know rock promo is all about gimmicks.....I think you missed the point....who's been hittin the pipe to hard? The point is that if you don't like the hype then don't listen, or go to the show, hate the band and slag the shit out of them, but don't post negative shit about people that u can't back up. Hey Rollin, I noticed you didn't name yourself or your band, is that because you are afraid someone will slag your act? mmmmmmmmmm - Tue, 22 Oct 2002 1:30am | ||
| Fat Dad | Oh yea, What philosphy were they preaching anyway? Gotta love stoners - Tue, 22 Oct 2002 1:41am | ||
| King Bong Konga player | I think it's time for me to step in here as well. The perception that we treat the Marijuana issue as a gimmick is wrong. Hula Girls, Fire Spinning, sure those are gimmicks that might bet people out to the show. However, the legalization of Marijuana is a serious issue, an issue the band takes very seriously. People are still being arrested and their lives are being drastically affected by the laws in this country. We are not saying anything that the Senate in Ottawa hasn't covered in their recent report.. The Senate believes that pot should be legalized and doesn't see why there should be any delay in implimenting such a change in the law. Why is it still against the law? Because the United states doesn't want it legal in this country. The United States is trying to influence the laws of a soveriegn country. A country that's supposed to be their freind and Allied neighbour. So, edgy, if you're OK with the US telling Canadians what we can and can't do in our own country then fine sit on your duff. I for one will even sign my real name to this post just so you know it's important to me. David Giblin - Tue, 22 Oct 2002 2:01pm | ||
| Edge of my seat | sorry for layin in on ya.. I for one was a putz and voted for the marijuana party, not for the joke of it but because i work with people who can use it for medical purposes. To me it is the same as alcohol and should be regulated that way... yes the time is near... And it was interesting that you thought i was ragin, there are enough bands in town and all around that preach marijuana, but i guess it is the same as preaching communism... so what the fuck do i know.... - Tue, 22 Oct 2002 3:33pm | ||
| King Bong User Info... | Hey Edge, None of us wanted to rage against you but we have gotten some pretty nasty comments re ourselves and our friends on this site and after a while even thick skined old radicals like us start to smart. I too work with the Medical Marijunan issue and have for many years, in the past as a member of the team that works Aids Vancouver Islands' needle exchange and as a victim who has been arrested and done time for the cultivation of bud for sick people. As Dave said it is an issue that we do take seriously, in fact we are in the process of organizing a benifit show for Ted Smith and The Cannibas Buyers Club of Victoria for December of this year, perhaps thats an project we could work together on. At any rate Easy come out to the show ,we have been know to give away a fatty or twenty and we would love to get high with you ! Tao Sticky Kola - Tue, 22 Oct 2002 4:26pm | ||
| Mr. Hell User Info... | I'm in Meatlocker Seven and I don't smoke BC Bud. Is that a crime? To some, yes. I drink Russian fire water. Don't believe the hype. Go see for yourself and be critical after you know for sure you are correct about a band's level of quality. - Tue, 22 Oct 2002 8:36pm | ||
| pro aud. | Band Fan, you a fucking idiot or something? what don't you understand about the "audience" part of my name that would cause you too keep asking what band I play for? None, I don't play in any band, I watch and listen to music because I love it, and the bands I love don't start with hype, they just play good shit and people start waking up to them. When I hear this kind of hype and then read a Monday Mag article which show lyrics like "I fuck, to come...etc" I immediately think that the hype is the only thing they've got going for them (definitely not the lyrics). That said I'll go and check them out if they're still around in a year, it probably would have been sooner, but this kind of hype makes me think of pop music, warner wanted me to love britney just as much before I'd ever been subjected to her crap. So band fan, you get it? or are you going to ask me which band I play for again? - Wed, 23 Oct 2002 1:46pm | ||
| pro aud | By the way, to all the little bong fans on here who can't take the fact that I didn't like the hype, get a life. I don't like the hype so you guys have to get insulting (I didn't start that) mine was an opinion and you "liberal pot party guys" didn't like it so you got insulting (relax right and smoke a joint, fucking hypocrites), says more about your character than mine, so KB and their five chatboard friends, you guys have a good night, enjoy yourselves and try and get rid of your insecurities, if you can't handle one person saying they don't like the hype (that is allowed you know) then you are doomed. - Wed, 23 Oct 2002 1:57pm | ||
| Troutbreath | Dear Pro Aud I really hope you do go to see King Bong play Soundgarden Thursday October 24th. The Sweathogs open, it should be a good night. I also look forward to reading a review from you Friday morning. The hype is not aimed at professional audiences as you should know, but as a pro your review should be well thought out and worth reading. Won't it? - Wed, 23 Oct 2002 2:40pm | ||
| King Bong User Info... | Hey Pro Aud, 1. We have been around since 1999, thats a little bit longer than a year. 2. You are the one who had to make the negative comments about "the Hype". THATS what started it. 3. The point that band fan was trying to make is that just because you "listen" to a lot of bands and "see" a lot of shows hardly makes you an expert.. I see a lot of truck drivers driving semis, don't mean I know anything about driving a big rig.. what you don't get is that band members spend months rehursing,writing songs and creating a show, Hundreds of dollars on recordings, posters etc. Its takes a lot of effort to do what we do, and we don't pay our bills with it, so like you we work jobs too. When you have done all those things and put on a good show too you can comment, until then your word holds no weight, you are qualified to say if you enjoyed the show or not but thats about it. Thats why you were flamed, because most of those other people are working musicians who respect our efforts if nothing else. Finally, the song Sex and Come was inspired by a bumper sticker put out by a womans group for population control. The actual line is "I fuck to come not to concieve" I thought that was very cool myself. Sticky Kola PS to the Meatlocker Seven dude....It is not a crime to obstain from the herb...I too drink the fire water and I think your band Kicks Ass!!!!! MEATLOCKER 7 ROCKS!!!! - Wed, 23 Oct 2002 6:51pm | ||
| Anonymous | since when is a fucking audience suppose to write a review for anyone? Fuck I didn't say "Professional Music Journalist" did I troutbreath? Fucking hell you guys stupid or something? You sure you actually smoke pot? you all seem a little too uptight, probably a gimmick right? - Wed, 23 Oct 2002 6:53pm | ||
| its all in the herb, eh!!! | that line-up truly sucks, sorry boys but it does.... ahh u all have one thing in common, actually two now : the allmighty herb and the fact u both really suck. I've seen both acts and i really can't say you are good musicians. I'm only mentioning this because you guys made fools outa yourselfs regarding these posts... and now for more preaching - Wed, 23 Oct 2002 7:00pm | ||
| Troutbreath | Hey Sticky What's this I hear about you and Britney Spears? Is she really coming to the show? You rock man.......uhh does you girlfriend know? - Wed, 23 Oct 2002 7:45pm | ||
| Anonymous | common preach - Wed, 23 Oct 2002 9:29pm | ||
| pro aud | Look guys, I really had no intention of becoming insulting about this, just posted a thought on what I saw happening then responded with insults when insulted. I'm actually always happy when new bands form in this town and start putting on tight shows with good energy, there is not enough of that here, my comment was about one thing in particular and certainly wasn't intended to insult or disrespect everything that you are doing, I apologise if you think I did. - Wed, 23 Oct 2002 9:49pm | ||
| King Bong User Info... | Hey Pro Aud, Believe me when I say we never intended to flame you or anyone else who choses to review our act, and I will admit that some of our friends went a little nuts, we are a passionate bunch believe me...so no hard feelings and really if you come down to the show you'll be on the guest list and I will personally buy you a beer and smoke you a very fat dad. Pro AUd + 1. Peace, Sticky Kola - Thu, 24 Oct 2002 12:54am | ||
| Pro Aud | King, thank you, very gracious I really do appreciate it, I'm unable to come to the show on the twenty fourth but I assure you I'll come down and see a show in the near future, like I said I do appreciate that the musicians of this city actually get shit together for us to enjoy, I never want to disrespect that, cheers, have a good show! Peace. - Thu, 24 Oct 2002 3:56am | ||
|
|||
Not logged in
Log In / Register (optional)
Featured Events
Featured Historical Events
Featured Article
Newest Profiles
West Coast REACH Association
Utilizing music & the other performing arts for social good
722 Cormorant St. Victoria BC
Open / Operational
Thursday Night Jam at The Loft
Cancelled - no jam. Drummer's head wouldn't fit through the ...
229 Gorge Road East Victoria BC
Closed / Inactive
First Metropolitan United Fellowship Hall
Large hall in the First Metropolitan Church Building.
Open / Operational
