Norfolk marries KRAB, reception following - by N.L. Belardes
OK, there wasn't a wedding, but I got your attention. If you haven't been keeping up on your reading on local music gossip since last Thursday, shame on you. If you have, then you will understand where Norfolk's letter to me today fits in on the whole Thursday Night War controversy. Seems that KRAB Radio called up Norfolk and communicated their interests/concerns with last Thursday night's show after reading some rather 'slap in the face' articles and letters right here on my site. In return, Norfolk spilled some beans on their interests/concerns. Glad to see old N.L.'s remarks could bring group love in the end... Kudos all around!
As a side note I should point out that in my other Thursday Night War articles on nlbelardes.com/musicrev.html, I never wrote about winners, just about my personal musical interests while trying to say a little about each band. I always write with the slant of featuring one band over others in an article; makes for more of an interesting read; sort of how controversy and entertainment makes for an interesting read as well; feature a band, or feature controversy, or feature both! A great template... With that said, see what happens when I talk about winners and losers? Gets kind of mucky doesn't it? Don't forget that I'm just a little novelist writing some teeny narratives about the music and art scene...
I spoke to the mother of the four year old Mohawk kid today... now that was an interesting conversation. Seems that kid though the spirit of a Yokut God was calling from the Vesper box. He was simply paying homage with his sacrificial ticket... OK, just kidding on that one...
Here's the letter from James Ratliff of Norfolk:
N.L.,
So here it is:
Danny Spanks from KRAB radio called me up today to dicuss the Battle of the Bands situation. We aired out all of our laundry and made amends. It turns out, for the most part, it was just a misunderstanding. After hearing the KRAB side I realized we were both fighting for the same war, but on seperate fronts. KRAB radio is concerned with providing an outlet for musicians other than Jerry's and are willing to use their station to rally support for the locals.
This was a key concern of Danny's while on the phone with him. The station felt that a Battle type show would make the Montgomery World shows more interesting for the crowd. From what Danny said, it turns out that many bands have been displeased with the battle concept. KRAB is now looking to finish this one out and start up some non-partisan shows. They also apologized for poor communication during the arrangment of the show, which caused the Pangolese to be cut short. Danny was completely supportive of local music and totally optomistic for the future of the local scene.
After our conversation I felt an obligation to support their efforts in trying to do something new with the Bakersfield music scene and I have to apologize for my earlier condemnation of KRAB. In the eyes of Norfolk, KRAB radio is no longer Satan's tool for world destruction and impending doom (although they came pretty close when they got rid of the Mark and Brian show.)
James
As a side note I should point out that in my other Thursday Night War articles on nlbelardes.com/musicrev.html, I never wrote about winners, just about my personal musical interests while trying to say a little about each band. I always write with the slant of featuring one band over others in an article; makes for more of an interesting read; sort of how controversy and entertainment makes for an interesting read as well; feature a band, or feature controversy, or feature both! A great template... With that said, see what happens when I talk about winners and losers? Gets kind of mucky doesn't it? Don't forget that I'm just a little novelist writing some teeny narratives about the music and art scene...
I spoke to the mother of the four year old Mohawk kid today... now that was an interesting conversation. Seems that kid though the spirit of a Yokut God was calling from the Vesper box. He was simply paying homage with his sacrificial ticket... OK, just kidding on that one...
Here's the letter from James Ratliff of Norfolk:
N.L.,
So here it is:
Danny Spanks from KRAB radio called me up today to dicuss the Battle of the Bands situation. We aired out all of our laundry and made amends. It turns out, for the most part, it was just a misunderstanding. After hearing the KRAB side I realized we were both fighting for the same war, but on seperate fronts. KRAB radio is concerned with providing an outlet for musicians other than Jerry's and are willing to use their station to rally support for the locals.
This was a key concern of Danny's while on the phone with him. The station felt that a Battle type show would make the Montgomery World shows more interesting for the crowd. From what Danny said, it turns out that many bands have been displeased with the battle concept. KRAB is now looking to finish this one out and start up some non-partisan shows. They also apologized for poor communication during the arrangment of the show, which caused the Pangolese to be cut short. Danny was completely supportive of local music and totally optomistic for the future of the local scene.
After our conversation I felt an obligation to support their efforts in trying to do something new with the Bakersfield music scene and I have to apologize for my earlier condemnation of KRAB. In the eyes of Norfolk, KRAB radio is no longer Satan's tool for world destruction and impending doom (although they came pretty close when they got rid of the Mark and Brian show.)
James
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Monday, May 16, 2005.
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