Cancelled: Wavy Gravy Birthday Celebration w/ DNB + Zero
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This news crushed my Friday. :(
Just received email that the Wavy Gravy Birthday celebration has been cancelled for pandemic reasons... and tickets will be refunded.
I was just about to book a plane ticket, glad my spidey sense made me procrastinate.
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ
Replacement show is in play,
Replacement show is in play, same day, different venue, w/o DNB... who can find out of any DNB members might be joining as special guests?
https://www.bluenotenapa.com/event/tw-eventinfo/In+Celebration+of+Wavy+G...
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TOTALLY LAME AND UNNECESSARY
TOTALLY LAME AND UNNECESSARY BUZZ KILL
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ
I hope you're yelling at the
I hope you're yelling at the pandemic, not me. ;)
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Mice elf
Weird how there is a pandemic
Weird how there is a pandemic in berkeley but not one in Napa.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Johnny D
Maybe the show was undersold?
Maybe the show was undersold???
I didn't receive an email. Perhaps because I bought my ticket at the box office...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Woz
Larry Brilliant canceled this
Larry Brilliant canceled this because h's concerned about bad PR for SEVA if there is a COVID outbreak.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: .44 Smokeless
They didn't sell enough
They didn't sell enough tickets so UC Theater pulled the plug and now it is in a significantly smaller room up in Napa.
You can buy tickets to the shows at UC Theater for this Saturday night or the Friday or Tuesday shows immediately prior and after the Wavy gig as well.
There's no COVID news here, just not enough Zero/DNB fans buying tickets.
I was very excited for this gig but not excited enough to drive to/from Napa on a Sunday. Have fun kids.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ
^^^ SEVA is getting bad PR
^^^ SEVA is getting bad PR either way with this decision.
Regarding the undersold angle, I have to say that this event was not well promoted at all.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: .44 Smokeless
Well, no idea about the PR
Well, no idea about the PR hit but I assume there are at least a few other folks like myself who were going to contribute to SEVA by attending a gig in Berkeley who will pass on traveling to/from Napa.
Well done, Larry! Move the gig to a place that is nearly impossible to travel to and from via public transportation on a Sunday evening.
I guess fossil fuels and less tickets sold for a SEVA benefit are trivial notions compared to having to show your vaccination card before entry. Very progressive, sir!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ
.... and the Napa event is
.... and the Napa event is not a SEVA event...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Woz
Yeah, it's a n hour and 15
Yeah, it's an hour and 15 minutes from my house and that's about 45 minutes farther than I am willing to drive to a show these days. Whatever the reason for the cancellation, I am sad and disappointed. In In any event, I hope Wavy has a great birthday!
.... and the Napa event is not a SEVA event...
It's not and I'm sure ticket sales was not the reason for cancelation.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: .44 Smokeless
So SEVA pulled the plug on
So SEVA pulled the plug on the big benefit show two weeks before show time because of the fear of a COVID super spreader event?
And now Zero is having their own gig to celebrate Wavy Gravy's birthday (with no SEVA affiliation) at a venue less than half the size of the UC Theater and DNB is no longer on the bill.
What a mess. Has there ever been a Wavy Gravy birthday party that wasn't a SEVA benefit?
Even among the annals of bizarre music booking this is particularly weird.
And, perish the thought, but if the show turns out to be a covid spreading event - at Wavy Gravy's birthday party - I'd think with Wavy as the CO-FOUNDER of SEVA....I'm not sure the bad PR would be avoided? So, bad PR, no money for SEVA, and a lesser show without DNB.
What a mess.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Woz
Has there ever been a Wavy
Has there ever been a Wavy Gravy birthday party that wasn't a SEVA benefit?
No
And now Zero is having their own gig to celebrate Wavy Gravy's birthday (with no SEVA affiliation) at a venue less than half the size of the UC Theater and DNB is no longer on the bill.
In a venue far from where most of the people attending the UC theatre event live. truly bizarre.
With all the cancellations and postponements in the last few years I'm getting close to being done with buying tickets for anything until the day before LOL!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ
Zero is playing Crystal Bay
Zero is playing Crystal Bay the night prior, so their manager evidently acted quickly to find them another venue in the Bay Area.
Agree that the choice of venue location could have been better thought through -- hotel prices there are another barrier to going if you're traveling from outside the Bay Area.
Camping in Napa? Is that a thing? ;)
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: .44 Smokeless
https://www.seva.org/site
https://www.seva.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=wavy86
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
We love Wavy and we love you! The safety of our favorite clown and our beautiful community is of paramount importance to us. We want to be abundantly cautious given the ongoing pandemic. So, we're cancelling this event. We are working on fun ways to celebrate Wavy's birthday and to bring music and joy to you in a safe manner. We promise you'll be the first ones to know when we have a plan! Watch this space for updates.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PURCHASED TICKETS YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY GET A REFUND AND EMAIL DIRECTLY FROM THE UC THEATRE. PLEASE VISIT THE THE UC THEATRE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO.
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Sounds like Wavy's birthday party will be without Wavy?
Seems like the better play would have been to postpone the event, move it outdoors, and celebrate Wavy with Zero/DNB and generate a bunch of money for SEVA.
Instead, a Zero gig in Napa celebrating Wavy without Wavy or any charitable donation. So weird.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: That’s Nancy with the laughin’ face
why not reschedule to an
why not reschedule to an outdoor venue?!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Woz
We live in strange times....
We live in strange times....
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ
Has it occurred to anyone
Has it occurred to anyone that there may be musicians who are unable to play due to illness... thus no reschedule of the full lineup?
I haven't heard, but that could be a factor.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Greasyheart
SEVA isn't getting bad press.
SEVA isn't getting bad press. Yes its outdoors but Wavy is 86 and many of the attendees are older in high risk demographics. Assuming this is the true reason for the cancelation, hopefully, Jah Willing, a public celebration for Hugh Romney can happen this summer!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Woz
It could be any number of
It could be any number of things. Personally I'm just bummed that this pandemic is still dragging on and on and on.....
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: That’s Nancy with the laughin’ face
David Nelson was scheduled to
David Nelson was scheduled to play a house concert today, the host reported that he needed to cancel due to a fall
(not Covid)
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MarkD
Not a fall. He has been
Not a fall. He has been hurting for weeks.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: That’s Nancy with the laughin’ face
Hmm. I must've misunderstood
Hmm. I must've misunderstood the post. So he's still recovering from a previous fall.. 'spill' and not a recent one?
whatever the cause of the cancellation, I hope he heals up soon
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: ParadiseWaits
If Larry Brilliant has
If Dr. Larry Brilliant has concerns about the safety of the event, I'd 100% take his advice. The man had a hand in eradicating smallpox, it's not like he's some dumbass promoter. Is the new event even affiliated with the canceled one? It kind of sounds like if SEVA isn't connected that it is NOT.
https://www.wired.com/story/coronavirus-interview-larry-brilliant-smallp...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: treat island
Larry Brilliant is brilliant
Larry Brilliant is brilliant (and compassionate). I would 100% take his advice, too.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ
For anyone thinking on the
For anyone thinking on the Zero show at Crystal Bay, know that Achilles Wheel + Dead Winter Carpenters had to postpone a date there... now it happens on 5/13, the day before Zero!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: nevermind
Has anyone heard about the
Has anyone heard about the refund yet? I called the theater yesterday, and they have a recorded message that says to send them an email. I did that, but haven't heard back yet. And there's nothing on the theater's web site about refunds for this show.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Johnny D
I stopped by the box office
I stopped by the box office and staff confirmed that my refund would show up on my credit card statement. Now I need to figure out how to log on to my account (I know, I know...)
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Woz
I haven't heard a thing.
I haven't heard a thing.
**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED**Please refer to your purchasing email for refund information
My conformation says nothing about refunds...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Joe Buck is Back
Why don't we just celebrate
Why don't we just celebrate Wavy and Seva both in the comfort of our homes?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ
^^^yuk, I'm so sick of
^^^yuk, I'm so sick of staying at home watching streams by myself -- need that live music energy!
i received this email from UC Theatre regarding the cancellation and refund:
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Mice elf
vibes for david
vibes for david
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: nevermind
LLOLLO, I got that email too,
LLOLLO, I got that email too, but it doesn't really say anything substantial.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: |-|/-\|_|_
>>>I'm so sick of staying at
>>>I'm so sick of staying at home watching streams by myself -- need that live music energy!
LLOLLO, if you're still looking for a show that night (May 15th), I have a couple of extra tickets for Steve Hackett at the Oakland Fox I can offer you (no charge)... they're pretty good orchestra seats with good sight lines (on the aisle). I was able to get some seats in the Pit a few rows closer, so I don't need these.
If you're not familiar, Steve Hackett is the guitar player from Genesis in their 70's heyday (with Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Tony Banks, etc). I've been seeing his band for years and they really do old Genesis music justice. Yeah, it's proggy, and some of the songs are long, but since I seem to remember you liking the Phish show last year, I think you might also like this, specifically played live.
Hit me up at: concerthall at yahoo dot com if you're interested in going!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ
Hey Googly! Thanks for the
Hey Googly! Thanks for the ticket offer, sounds interesting.(and yes that Phish show was amazing!)... but I'm already planning a little Zero roadtrip tour..... I intend to be in Napa on 5/15 for Zero + what seems to be DNB lite and / or special guests.
Hope that refund happens soon!
This is likely my last opportunity to work remotely for a week in the Bay Area for awhile, so taking full advantage of it.
Crystal Bay (Achilles Wheel, Dead Winter Carpenters, Zero over 2 nights) > Napa (Zero/DNB-lite/?) > SF (if I can find tix for Taj Mahal + Ry Cooder)
Zoners don't seem to be big Zero enthusiasts, ...(and I've been dissapointed with certain Steve Kimock lineups over the years) but the show I saw in Petaluma last fall made me a fan again... and ya'll already know that I love my road trips, solo or not.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Alan R
>Zoners don't seem to be big
>Zoners don't seem to be big Zero enthusiasts<
Chut UP I don't know about that...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ
^^^ LOL
^^^ LOL
good to see sweet Martin, thanks.
...just seems like very few Zoners were mentioning interest in the current Zero lineup.
I'm newly boostered, worked a long day and leaving now for Cream Jr. at the Mission Theater!
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Right on LLOLLO, have fun!
Right on LLOLLO, have fun!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Woz
I love the current Zero
I love the current Zero lineup but don't feel like schlepping up to Napa for a show on a Sunday night! We're going to see Stu here in Marin Sunday night 20 minutes from home which is my desired radius these days!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: long live the dead
I'm going to zero that night
I'm going to zero that night I don't do streams
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lance minimum goad Newberry
Well, look who's back.
Well, look who's back.
It was fun hanging with you yesterday JJ.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: treat island
Hi LLTD, I've wondered if you
Hi LLTD, I've wondered if you're okay. Hope you are.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: long live the dead
I am ok
I am ok
Been seeing tons of live music
Took a break from the zone
have had some few challenges helping a friend as a special needs trustee Tons of work and stress
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: long live the dead
Hell of a good time in Half
Hell of a good time in Half Moon Bay with Stu Allen, Ezra Lipp, Reed Mathis and Steven Sofranko!
In the back yard of The Cantina of the San Benito House on Main Street in downtown Half Moon Bay!
A very lucky (small) crowd got to boogie down in front of one of the more skillfull casts of Mars Hotel!
I have vids currently uploading - but the set list was a very interesting and seemingly well-curated effort!
Set 1:
When That Evening Sun Goes Down (VanMorrison)
Out on the Weekend (Neil Young)
Karma Police (Radiohead - Sung by Steven Sofranko)
Fearless (Pink Floyd)
Train Leaves Here This Morning (The Eagles)
Starman (David Bowie)
Down by the Seaside (Led Zeppelin)
Crossroads (Robert Johnson by way of Cream)
Set 2:
Why Does Love Got to be So Sad (Derek & the Dominoes)
Just Groove Me (Doug Sahm - Sung by Steven Sofranko)
Romance in Durango (Bob Dylan)
Across the Universe (The Beatles)
Feelin' Alright (Traffic)
Bitch (Stones)
E:
1: Long as I Can See the Light (Creedence / Fogarty - sung by Ezra Lipp)
2: It Makes No Difference (The Band)
Fun - Stay tuned for vids from TedToob!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: long live the dead
Hella cool setlist
Hella cool setlist
And a lot of talent
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: long live the dead
Hella cool setlist
Hella cool setlist
And a lot of talent
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: (~)};)StealYourFace
LLOLLO
LLOLLO
5-19 Club Fox, RDW City
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grateful-thursdays-walex-jordan-friends-tic...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ
^^^ Thanks Walstib!
^^^ Thanks Walstib!
Sweet, 2 birthday shows!
Looks like fun.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Lance minimum goad Newberry
Club Fox is a GREAT little
Club Fox is a GREAT little venue.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Woz
I hope to get down there at
I hope to get down there at some point!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ
Well I just checked my ticket
Well I just checked my ticket alerts for Taj + Ry and that's not looking good.
May stop by GAMH late PM on the 19th to see about a ticket, but more than likely will drive down to this Club Fox place and hopefully get a ticket at the door. I'll call them tomorrow to see if that's a wise approach... not sure how large it is and how many people they usually see on those nights.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Woz
I've been trying to find taj
I've been trying to find taj/ry tickets for the last month to no avail.....
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: long live the dead
I've been to all five of the
I've been to all five of the grateful Thursday shows some of them are damn good
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: MeditateontheQ
Thanks LLTD! Well, any
Thanks LLTD! Well, any Zoners who I run into while I'm there gets a beverage of their choice.
I grew up following Spain's tradition of treating others on my birthday, instead of the other way around....used to buy friends tickets to $10 shows in Portland, but that's no longer a thing, LOL.
(And if by some miracle I get into the TAJ show, I'll post here to advise.)
California, can't wait to see you, it's unbelievably rainy in Portland today... and for the next few ahead, looks like.
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My refund posted on May 11.
My refund posted on May 11.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: nevermind
MIne too.
MIne too.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: I rang a silent bell
https://www.seva.org/site
SUMMER OF WAVY!
https://www.seva.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=WavySummer
"May 15th is Seva Co-Founder Wavy Gravy’s 86th birthday! To celebrate our favorite Clown Prince, we’re throwing him a whole summer of celebrations – that’s right! Let it be known that now and forevermore, Summer 2022 is now the Summer of Wavy Gravy – and you’re invited!
Although we had to delay Wavy’s birthday benefit concert in Berkeley (if you haven't already done so, please check your inbox for an email from UC Berkeley theatre to get a refund on your tickets), undaunted, the festivities will continue! We wanted you to know that all our Seva friends and family are hard at work planning something befitting of our favorite Clown. We can say watch this space – there will be a world-wide cyber celebration of Wavy and we hope you can join us ... but more on that later this summer."
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: (~)};)StealYourFace
any word on who the "friends"
any word on who the "friends" are for the Zero Napa show?
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Not David.
Not David.