ATTENTION! LAST MINUTE CHANGE OF VENUE!
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Topic: ATTENTION! LAST MINUTE CHANGE OF VENUE!
Posted By: crusty
Subject: ATTENTION! LAST MINUTE CHANGE OF VENUE!
Date Posted: 24-October-2007 at 22:53
Due to a major oversight on the part of Chraobh Chiarain, and after a call to a cease of all Grove Halloween Reunion advertising by the Authorities (Gardai) last week, a meeting with those responsible for enforcing the objection and a phone call last night - I was informed (this morning) that the Grove Halloween Reunion cannot go ahead at Chraobh Chiarain this Sunday!!! So not being one to let such minor hick-ups get me down, I decided I'd two options: a) Cancel the event or b) try to find an alternative venue. I opted for "option b" at least until I'd no option but to cancel. SO, I've opted for the "out the back of a Hi-Ace in St. Anne's" option offered sometime back by Flumphert (I think!).  No, but seriously, after a marathon on the blower today, the only option open to me was the following: The Grove Halloween Reunion will now be held in The Button Factory (formerly known as the Temple Bar Music Centre). BUT unfortunately there is a late club on afterwards. They've accommodated us by allowing us to play Grove music til midnight AND, AND come midnight, they'll play it by ear and if the numbers for the late club are sufficiently low, we'll go into an "extra time" scenario. Now considering that there are some who've traveled from abroad for this event (I don't want to hear any moaning from those who are traveling from within the county) I think this option beats a cancellation. But! Every cloud has it's silver lining: this is the newest venue in town with a sound system second to none AND regardless of how long we get to play Grove music for, we are all welcome to stay in the venue where the bar will remain open til 3am!!! Yes, 3am!!! So thanks to Dave at The Button Factory for coming to our aid at the eleventh hour, much appreciated! And that's the best I can offer you. Apologies for the inconvenience and for dragging you northsiders across the river, but I promise we'll do our very best to make it a memorable night. Yours sincerely, Crust. P.S. Doors definitely still 7.30pm. Especially that the Grove music curfew is potentially midnight! ... Cinderella... Pumpkin... Halloween... Reunion... Button Factory... word association anyone!?! ------------- I'm not even supposed to be here today! |
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Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 24-October-2007 at 23:15
Thanks again for all your hard work Crusty......love your plan B, thankgod it's not cancelled . Another good thing is that we can all get buses into it and get the nightlink home, so no expencive taxi's and more money for beer 
------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: Aries
Date Posted: 24-October-2007 at 23:22
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All you taxi heads ---a bus will do us now Keep in touch. Well done Crusty. I fought the law and the law won --what ------------- THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE BUT IT'LL PISS YOU OFF FIRST |
Posted By: Rolo
Date Posted: 24-October-2007 at 23:26
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No moaning from this direction Andy. Appreciate all your efforts
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Posted By: tupelopenny
Date Posted: 24-October-2007 at 23:30
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Fair play to getting a new venue at such short notice. I was kind of undecided on Craobh Chiarian, but will definitely head into temple bar music centre.
------------- Good Grief, Charlie Brown |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 24-October-2007 at 23:37
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Fair play getting it sorted out so quick.. It should be a good night anyway.. Need a hand putting poster up re advertising give me a shout P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Esthalon
Date Posted: 24-October-2007 at 23:41
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Fair Play to you for sorting it. It must've been mental. I assume tickets for collection at the door will make their way to the new venue? ------------- Smoke me a kipper I'll be back for Breakfast! |
Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 24-October-2007 at 23:45
But of course! And thanks for the offer BR. I'll let ya know! ------------- I'm not even supposed to be here today! |
Esthalon wrote:Posted By: RoundaboutToo!
Date Posted: 24-October-2007 at 23:45
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Well done on the venue Andy, here's to the first Southside Grove CP (likewise if you need a hand with advertising) |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 24-October-2007 at 23:50
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Thanks for the update Crusty - very much appreciated!. I'm ashamed to admit it, but where exactly is the Temple Bar music centre!?? ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Doors open at 7.30pm still?Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 24-October-2007 at 23:51
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By the way, please tell the world about the change of venue, I'd hate for there to be a few un-notified unfortunates cursing us from the gates of Chraobh Chiarain. In the meantime I'll be doing my very best to alert one and all. Tickets.ie will be alerting all who purchased tickets over the internet via email, so I've to reach Austin's people and the last minuters!
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Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 24-October-2007 at 23:54
Yes doors still open at 7.30pm. The TBMC is situated on Curved St. in Temple Bar (almost opposite the IFI Cinema on Eustace St.) It's kind of right inbetween Dame St. and the Wellington Quay. Do you know the Wall Of Fame? That's The Music Centre. ------------- I'm not even supposed to be here today! |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 24-October-2007 at 23:56
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Fair play Andy. Does anyone need directions on how to get to the southside? ------------- 
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Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 24-October-2007 at 23:59
 Did you get my email KB?
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Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 00:05
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Andy-you must have been sweating earlier trying to keep the re-union going...well done...lets hope 'our' Grove music will go down well with the rest of that mob (why wouldn't it?) and we'll get to keep it going. Sounds like under the circumstances you really pulled a rabbit from the hat. What was the objection from the Craobh? ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 00:05
I did - as did everyone else! -------------
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Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 00:07
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Will I need my passport? Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 00:12
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The objection wasn't from The Craobh. I think it was the lack of a dance licence?!? But i still haven't talked to the boss one to one. I've been drip-fed info from voicemails and other sources. I can't say much more other than the fact that it the could've been objected to a little earlier, I mean it's been advertised for the last 6 weeks, why now all of a sudden?!? Has someone got a bee in their bonnet about something? I can't blame "The Law" as they're just doing their job!
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Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 00:13
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KB you're a rock! Thank you! Always there!
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Posted By: Floyd
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 00:19
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KB-you better give Crust his name in bold in the chatroom...think he deserves this at least... ------------- There are three kinds of people in the world,those who are able to count,and those who can't... |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 00:22
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The man deserves more than that! Crusty, there'll be a drink with your name on it at the reunion on Sunday. PS: Is Cecil still coming? Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 00:24
You are going as a witch fly inon your Broom!!!  P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 00:29
Thanks Jen. I'm hoping to find my name my name on many a drink that night - especially the one in my hand as they're trying to hoosh me out the door at 3.05am! And of course Cecil will be there - it wouldn't be a Reunion without Cecil, now would it?! ------------- I'm not even supposed to be here today! |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 08:51
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Andy Just be careful with The Button Factory I think their dress codes mention underwear must worn under your jeans including G-Strings P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: finno
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 09:21
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Why? is Lee Boyer going? ------------- A man must have a code |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 10:55
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Not too sure about walking through town dressed as a witch now. Temple Bar is crazy enough at the best of times. Think I'll just bring my gear and change in there. Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 10:56
Might save on taxi fares! Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Tonto
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 11:03
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Phew! Well done Crust for gettin a venue at such short notice Thanks Sound spec for the Button Factory: MONITOR SPEAKERS: 7 x JBL SRX 712M ( 1 X 12” + 2”) 3 x Crown Amplifier XS1200 4x ACTIVE JBL SR 4706 ( 1x15”+2”) POWERED BY 5 JBL MPA 600’S Dynacord M15/M18 active drumfill. MONITOR DESK: 40 CHANNEL SOUNDCRAFT MH3 FULLY PARAMETRIC, VARIABLE HPF, VARIABLE Q, 12 MONITOR BUSSES ( 12 MONO, OR 8 MONO + 2 STEREO) FADER CONTROL OF ALL AUX MASTER OUTPUTS 8 GROUP BUSSES, 8 VCA’S, 4 STEREO MONITOR CONTROL DBX I EQ 31 Graphics x 3 DBX 1066 COMP/GATE x 3 BSS FDS 318 Mulitmode Crossover If AC/DC doesn't sound good it will now  ------------- Grover 84-88...ish... I think.. I dunno! I was all dazed and confused...(with Floyd).. http://www.facebook.com/tmirolo - http://www.facebook.com/tmirolo |
Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 11:06
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Andy just wondering......I'm sure it must be more expencive to hire out "The Temple Bar music centre ( or Button Club) then it was to hire out Chraobh Chiarain, will the price of the tickets cover your cost ? I'm sure none of us would like to see you out of pocket.
------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 11:35
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Don't worry about the costs. The extra charge on the tickets for the late licence will cover some of it. It all depends on the numbers. I'm hoping it will balance out. The chances of losing money are high, but I just put that down to life - you win some, you lose some! I'm just happy that it's going ahead full stop. Just go and enjoy the night, I can't wait to play the music through that sound system! But thanks for your concern and consideration, much appreciated. But if you have a couple of mill burning a hole in your pocket, I'd be more than happy to ease your burdens, Grove Reunions aside!
------------- I'm not even supposed to be here today! |
Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 11:37
And that's just what I'll be listening to (the monitor system). You should see the Front Of House spec! You'll be wetting yourself... ------------- I'm not even supposed to be here today! |
Posted By: Hayseed Dixie
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 11:48
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Jaysus Andy ...I WISH she had a couple of million in her pocket...heheh!! ------------- Photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing and when they have vanished there is no contrivance on earth which can make them come back again. - (Henri Cartier-Bresson) |
Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 12:48
Robbie is "Brother Hayseed" still gonna make an appearance at the reunion or are you chickening out ?????? 
------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: Grovegirl
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 13:33
| We'll still have a great night....thanks for all your efforts, Crusty. Can't wait to hear the sound! |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 13:51
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Last time I was at the TBMC was in Sept 2005 for The Mission. They almost blew the roof off the place so yes...the sound system is good. Damn good! Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Biker Pat
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 14:38
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Well done Andy. ------------- May be going to hell in a bucket but at least I'm enjoying the ride. Biker Pat Grove 1972-1975 |
Posted By: Caroloz
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 15:20
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Well done Andy! Amazing to pull that off with such short notice. I wont be there cos I am in Australia (duh) but am so impressed with your sticking power...another Cecil! ....so at the risk of putting you under even greater pressure...and before I have checked any other threads to see....does that mean the Christmas Grove on Dec 27th is off or on? |
Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 17:14
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Thanks for the kind words. Fear not Caroloz, there WILL be a Christmas Grove Reunion, at least that's the plan. I just gotta finalize a venue. Looking forward to meeting you then!
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Posted By: eejit91
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 17:25
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Fair play to you Andy and nobody seems to be put off by the change of venue which is great! Just goes to show you how good people feel about the reunions.
------------- "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better." |
Posted By: verh
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 20:32
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Crusty, As always - you are the biz - people understand if there are (and there will be extra costs involved for a town venue) I would hate to see you walking barefoot next week - so spit it out Crusty, everyone understands - honestly, ok. Well done with all your hard work. Dig deep Grovers (in to your pockets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) V |
Posted By: DAYO
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 21:31
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Well done Andy that sounds like a great venue. Id say the reason it couldent hapen in Craobh is because it is a club .You cant advertise an event outside the club it has to be advertised within the club and by word of mouth. That hapened one time when myself and a few others organised a race night. Because we advertised outside the club there was a complaint and the super in raheny Garda station was obliged to stop it. Anyway I cant wait for my first GROVE REUNION. WELL DONE AGAIN
------------- Dayo Grov'in 70 - 76 |
Posted By: Blondie
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 21:34
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Andy ur the man ............. Now any chance of explaining in plain english to the blonde where exactly it is ??????????? ------------- Blondie I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it ! |
Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 22:05
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Just talking to friends ( ex grovers) on the phone and they said they would love to come on Sunday night but they don't have any tickets so we are just wondering if you can pay in at the door now that it's in The Button Factory or is it all sold out .?
------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: Bameroo
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 22:49
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First of all well done Crusty for getting the venue at such short notice. It will be an education for the Southsiders. Secondly if you want to know what's "scheduled" to be on in the late slot in the nightclub - see below: So basically let's keep DJ Tim V in the drink so Cinders can stay at the ball past midnight and sure he likes Indie and Eighties anyway so it'll be a bus mans holiday for him!!! edit: pic fixed!------------- Why can't I be you ? You're simply elegant. |
Posted By: Bameroo
Date Posted: 25-October-2007 at 22:51
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The flyer didn't come out - so here's your link! Scroll down you'll see our gig followed by this one. http://www.tbmc.ie/site/gigs.php - http://www.tbmc.ie/site/gigs.php ------------- Why can't I be you ? You're simply elegant. |
Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 00:05
Dayo, I think you hit the nail on the head there. I think it was a combination of both. But the bottom line, advertising or no advertising, the fact remains that they booked the night without a "dance hall" licence and that's what the Super had based his argument on! Admittedly, had I not advertised it maybe we would have got away with it, but then again, no one would've known about it! Anyway, my one concern is that there is no-one out there with a ticket who doesn't know about the change of venue. So please spread the word. I don't want anyone wasting time and money going to Chraobh Chiarain and getting pissed off that we've moved the night. ------------- I'm not even supposed to be here today! |
Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 00:07
Yes, because the Button Factory is a bigger venue, you can pay at the door, it's not sold out (yet!).  ------------- I'm not even supposed to be here today! |
Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 00:08
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Welcome to the site Bameroo. Fresh blood is always welcome. Looking
forward to meeting you on Sunday, so come up and say Hi! ------------- I'm not even supposed to be here today! |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 00:41
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I'm just looking forward to the look on all the trendy teen-20's when they walk in later and find the place packed with ageing goths'n rockers! With a bit of luck they'll leg it straight back out the door and we'll have the place to ourselves! Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: DAYO
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 10:37
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Who's still dressing up then or are we droping the Halloween theme
------------- Dayo Grov'in 70 - 76 |
Posted By: grainne_witch
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 12:30
| Well done Crusty! Can imagine what panic set in when you heard. Looking forward to Sunday!! |
Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 12:31
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Yes, it's still fancy dress. But whether I come as a relieved promoter or
something a little more creative will depend on how the next 48 hours go. But it's Halloween, so lets keep the spirit alive! ------------- I'm not even supposed to be here today! |
Posted By: Evangeline
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 16:19
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Yes, I'm still dressing up....as long as there's a few more that are too! Jen ------------- "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!" |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 16:30
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Anyone notice the "INportant Notice" pop yet ??? Anyone spot the mistake P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Bluebell
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 16:36
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Just noticed it now
------------- You are what you wanna be....age doesn't matter |
Posted By: crusty
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 16:57
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Very good Pete. You get the spot prize! - One used thong coming your way!
------------- I'm not even supposed to be here today! |
Posted By: Black Russian
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 19:02
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There is also another mistake on the main forum page for the private room "acccessible" is spelt with 3 "C"' Not that I am Mr Perfect with my spelling or anything P ------------- "Legal downloads is killing Piracy" http://www.flickr.com/groups/th |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 19:04
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I think the term "get a life" springs to mind.... ------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
Posted By: Hayseed Dixie
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 21:23
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We gonna have to nickname you Pedantic Pete if you keep this up Peter..hehe!!  ------------- Photographers deal in things which are continually vanishing and when they have vanished there is no contrivance on earth which can make them come back again. - (Henri Cartier-Bresson) |
Posted By: whippersnapper
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 21:30
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Sounds familiar that line. Always knew you were The Doctor Mel ------------- I'm searching for that cash I should have saved for the crash |
Posted By: Vinyl Junkie
Date Posted: 26-October-2007 at 23:00
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Uh Oh.....
------------- TPFKAB (The Poster Formerly Known As Brunswick). |
