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by Poppet
Tue May 17, 2011 9:52 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis/Imposters Boston, Wang Theatre, 20 May 2011
Replies: 46
Views: 36916

Re: Elvis/Imposters Boston, Wang Theatre, 20 May 2011

i'm there! second row center, first balcony. i checked to see what was still available, and there were tickets in row D still available earlier today. granted, those are behind the 'pit' rows, of which there are maybe seven or so, but still, that's depressing. boston, come ON! if there are still ope...
by Poppet
Mon Sep 27, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: T Bone Burnett's Revue /Elvis, album release Oct. '11
Replies: 56
Views: 50299

Re: T Bone Burnett's Revue /Elvis in Boston, NY, Oct. 16/20

anybody swung tickets yet??? i keep hitting refresh, and the ticket link isn't up at the wang center site. honestly, i may not even buy a ticket, since hey, i'm supposedly broke. but ralph stanley and EC on the same stage??? *whimper* there goes the grocery money. edited to add: got thru, didn't buy...
by Poppet
Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:38 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis & The Sugarcanes, Boston (MA), April 20, 2010
Replies: 30
Views: 30808

Re: Elvis & The Sugarcanes, Boston (MA), April 20, 2010

mezzanine front row. YAY!!!

got it at the box office, saved $15 in fees.
by Poppet
Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:28 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Number 9, Number 9, Number 9...
Replies: 31
Views: 34024

Re: Number 9, Number 9, Number 9...

i'm getting ready to order the mono box set. i've already missed it at amazon and b&n. i need both sets. i would give up all my elvis cds if that were necessary to own the beatles catalog. i might not even cry if i had to do that. the beatles are my most favorite. god damn reissues. but YAY REMA...
by Poppet
Tue Mar 03, 2009 1:40 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: EC Tribute Show report
Replies: 2
Views: 6791

EC Tribute Show report

EC covered by numerous folks: http://www.lizardloungeclub.com Lizard Lounge, Downstairs at Cambridge Common Pub, Cambridge MA USA Saturday, 2/28/2009 The Cover-Up with Brendan Boogie guest vocalists included: Ad Frank, John Powhida, Scott Janovitz, Bo Barringer, and Dylan Connor plus sets by: Blizza...
by Poppet
Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:08 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Recently viewed films
Replies: 1602
Views: 1829454

Re: Recently viewed films

Repo! The Genetic Opera NOT for everyone. gory. but good. yes, it is a musical. i don't do horror movies generally. i wouldn't watch the Saw franchise if you paid me millions. but i've seen this twice now, and oooooooh, i like. and i LOVE the soundtrack. anxiously awaiting its arrival, having order...
by Poppet
Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Greetings to the Board!
Replies: 16
Views: 23478

Re: Greetings to the Board!

music, hmmmm. i've been listening to trip-hop on pandora.com. it's good for work -- boppy enough to keep me awake, yet chill. other times i gravitate to power pop. something energetic, because contracts would otherwise put me to sleep. one of the best things i've heard lately is http://www.youtube.c...
by Poppet
Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:19 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Greetings to the Board!
Replies: 16
Views: 23478

Re: Greetings to the Board!

well, if you didn't make the lost souls list, maybe you've been forgotten? no! not possible. last i heard from bobster he was all over his own blog with movie reviews and other hollywood insider bits. that was QUITE a while ago however. see now, Dr. Who is the drug of choice. i got no clue about the...
by Poppet
Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:12 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Greetings to the Board!
Replies: 16
Views: 23478

Re: Greetings to the Board!

otis - i'll let her know. she's probably forgotten, 'cause she's SO busy with grad school and planning her wedding. don't fret over it. i've promised people here things and totally mucked up sending them. sigh. good intentions and all that. spooky g sent me cookies once. now that's a fab thing to ge...
by Poppet
Tue Jan 06, 2009 10:04 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Greetings to the Board!
Replies: 16
Views: 23478

Re: Greetings to the Board!

no f******g way, cope is happy????? naw. not believeing it. oh wait. i thought that was ROPE. as in LEASH. ok, cope can be happy. that makes perfect sense now. i'll tell slc that you send greetings. :) she's on the im window now, per usual. my personal goal is to make it to 1000 posts w/o losing my ...
by Poppet
Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:00 am
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis to perform at Obama's Inauguration
Replies: 33
Views: 29111

Re: Elvis to perform at Obama's Inauguration

johnfoyle wrote:...USAToday.com says lead bloviator Sting - a self-professed expert in tantric sex (emphasis mine) - has been invited to perform for Barack Obama supporters at Creative Coalition's Inaugural Ball...
that totally cracked me up. still giggling.
by Poppet
Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:52 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Greetings to the Board!
Replies: 16
Views: 23478

Greetings to the Board!

update. still love you guys though i NEVER get here anymore. finished paralegal training, did NOT get the promotion, do still have a job though, go me. i talk with solikecandy just about every day. spooky!!! HUGS darling! jeez, i can barely believe i've made it to 44. wow. haven't been to a decent s...
by Poppet
Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:07 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Find Poppet a place to live!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 19735

oooh, party!

ah, totally missed getting this in time. but i was already booked up - a friend had sunday free to bring me some of the stuff i stored at her house so the condo would be more spacious. and it worked! yay!! now i just need to get the rest of my stuff outta her house, and i've got actual furniture the...
by Poppet
Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:18 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: New Gig Thread
Replies: 1699
Views: 2038223

tix won, but won't be used

i called up the local radio station and had no clue what was being offered. i have 'will-call' tix for Pat Benatar tomorrow night at Hampton Beach. not going - too difficult to get there, and for pat benatar? sorry, no. i'd give the tix away, but they're 'will-call' and require an ID w/ my name and ...
by Poppet
Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:08 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Find Poppet a place to live!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 19735

i have a place to live!!!

the condo FINALLY sold, praise BE! (good grief, that was NOT a fun ride.) and where does poppet live??? North Quincy. YAY!!! - easy commute. walk to train station, take train to station near work, walk to work. easy peasy. - 1.5 blocks to the beach. - LARGE apartment, second floor, bright, hardwood ...
by Poppet
Sat Aug 02, 2008 10:17 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Find Poppet a place to live!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 19735

Re: Find Poppet a place to live!!!

i haven't seen anything in east boston, but it's on the list of places that are okay. not IDEAL, but i don't expect ideal, 'cause i can't AFFORD it. :) i need an easy commute to cambridge, 'cause i work in kendall sq. i'm going to see a place in central sq at 1pm today. it's in my price range. it ju...
by Poppet
Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:28 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Find Poppet a place to live!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 19735

Re: Find Poppet a place to live!!!

and yeah, the nickname may be 'Slummerville' but it's not cheap.

revere is cheap. and a crap commute. sigh.
by Poppet
Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:26 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Find Poppet a place to live!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 19735

Re: Find Poppet a place to live!!!

omg. i thought that said "pop in around town" - uh, no. that is MARVELOUS!!! granted it's a restaurant they're noting, and i'd love to know places one could go w/o feeling bad if you didn't buy something, but still, yay!!! :) i would love to live in union square. it's a long walk to work, ...
by Poppet
Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:30 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Find Poppet a place to live!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 19735

Re: Find Poppet a place to live!!!

i would love to live in Union Sq.

it, somerville, cambridge, are all too expensive.

it's brutal out there.

what cafe?
by Poppet
Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:47 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Find Poppet a place to live!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 19735

Re: Find Poppet a place to live!!!

tks dear!!

i'll take all the good wishes i can get. :)
by Poppet
Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:45 am
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Find Poppet a place to live!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 19735

Find Poppet a place to live!!!

hi guys. i know, i'm RARELY here these days. omg SO busy!!! the condo is under agreement (HALLELUJAH!!!!!!), and now i gotta move. criteria: Boston Metro Area, $1100 max rent (unless it's got all utilities, i can pay a smidge more for that convenience), commuter rail or subway access to North or Sou...
by Poppet
Tue May 06, 2008 3:51 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Long and lost
Replies: 14
Views: 20173

Re: Long and lost

EC releases a new album, and it's suddenly Old Home Day at the board. hello! here: job - same. home - moving, but still similar. friends - lovely. i might not be around much - life is BUSY. i should get a pm announcement if you send one though. listening to: http://www.pandora.com (and eveyrthing i...
by Poppet
Wed May 16, 2007 1:20 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: What are you listening to right now?
Replies: 4056
Views: 3342516

regina spektor, and ramble on

hey otis - that song Better has gotten TONS of airplay around here (Boston) - so much so that i am kinda sick of it, though it's a great song. i'm just so TIRED of it. i have the local 'alternative' station on my clock radio to blast me outta bed in the morning, and i SWEAR they play the same damn f...
by Poppet
Tue May 15, 2007 12:19 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis plays Boston, May 15 '07
Replies: 9
Views: 13559

tks for the good thought moody!
by Poppet
Tue May 15, 2007 12:06 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Elvis plays Boston, May 15 '07
Replies: 9
Views: 13559

not me. i'm broke. stupid 'merit' pay increase NEVER comes close to the cost of living, and april sucked. spent my vacation week mourning my cat, for which i spent over $600 to get him stabilized so he wouldn't be in pain, had a day with him at home, then he got bad again and we sent him on. death a...