Rocking for KPM 2008 lineup
sorry i have been a little tardy with posting for this show. i have been out of town every week for last 4 months. then i have been trying to learn music for 2 of the bands at the benefit on my weekends. i know it is no excuse, but. the boys are doing well. the tickets are printed. if anyone would like some, please call me at home 978-957-6270, or cell 978-421-6038. the club opens at 1:30 pm. the band list is as follows:
The Rafters 2:00-2:30
Mighty Bad Habits 2:45-3:15
Lunatic Fringe 3:30-4:00
Monkeyfoot 4:15-4:45
Last Laugh 5:00-5:45
Matt Murray Band 6:00-6:30
5 Alarm Band 6:45-7:15
Coven of 13 7:30-8:00
Stumpy Pete 8:15-8:45
11:11 9:00-9:30
One Louder 9:45-10:15
Bottoms Up 10:30-11:15
Slaves of Rythym 11:30-12:15
Decadednce 12:30-close
not bad eh? i have left open 15 min intervals for raffles, band changes, and Micky Ward's appearence. raffle prizes have been coming in, could always use more. if anyone has any ideas, please let me know. anything is greatly appreciated. the food is done. we have the spit, plus deb's will be doing their part. no one at this party will go hungry, that is my promise. i'll leave it up to diane to list some of the raffles we have in. actually we have a pretty cool door prize, courtesy of the Lowell Spinners. thanks to all that bumped up my original thread. hopefully the posters will be ready this week. if anyone wants some to put up,let me know. hopefully you all had fun this weekend, i was sick, but i'm better now. looking forward to another kick-ass show!!!!
peace tbass.
7/6/2008 3:47:43 PM
Nicely done Tom! Looking forward to a great day of music, and for raising a bunch of money for a great cause!
7/6/2008 5:21:29 PM
Nice!! What a lineup! We're in the presence of some really kick-ass bands!
Also remember that we're playing the night before so our gear at the ready for everyone's use. So I guess just bring your axes and whatever pedals and effects you might use!
7/6/2008 7:11:17 PM
tommybaby, still bummed that I cannot make it this year... would definitely rather be there than an Irish-Catholic wedding... sure, the food and drink will be amazing, but the drama... OMG.
:)
Reception in Boston will end around 6pm... if I have ANYTHING left in me by that time, I'll be at KPM as your loving leaning-post just like last year (big toothy grin)...
Will be in touch via email to buy tix and give stuff, as usual... lata gata & big cc smoochies to you...
7/6/2008 7:29:43 PM
Nice job with the message Tom!
rockinforkpm.bravehost.comI just thought I'd toss the web site in there too ... lol
As Tom stated, we do have a pretty cool door prize that is a basket full of some really great items including a certificate for 4 tickets to any upcoming Lowell Spinners game. I've seen the stuff that goes in the basket & I'm tempted to buy some raffles for it myself .. lol. We also have a certificate for 4 tickets to any Lowell Devils game in the 08-09 season. I'm expecting more items so as I get raffles in I'll let you know!
In addition to Micky Ward being in attendance there may also be a Devil Dawg appearance that the kids might enjoy .. lol .. and I will know more about that within the next day or two. I'm working on a couple of other things and I'll keep you posted as to how those turn out.. lol. Also, if you are bringing children with you there will be some things to keep them busy if they are looking for something to do. I've been accumulating items such as coloring books, crayons, small activities, etc. for the smaller kpm'ers while they sit at the tables. Remember .. it's kid-friendly until 8pm!
And food .... Show up hungry ...!! LOL There will be plenty of food!
Oh yeah..
For those of you that didn't make it to Rockin' For KPM last year you should try to make it this year! This is a day where some of the best local musicians play in the same place on the same day .... something that doesn't happen too often (just look at that line-up!). Last year was a BLAST and so much fun! For the price of $10.00 per ticket you are getting 7 hours of unbelievable music, a ton of great food, lots of laughs, and a wonderful feeling knowing you've helped someone else.
See ya there!
7/6/2008 8:00:26 PM
Bump!
7/7/2008 6:44:29 AM
Nice lineup!
Miss D-did you get my message?
7/7/2008 8:56:06 AM
Very cool line-up!
I did get your message Paula! I relayed it to Tom also and he was quite happy. Please tell Steve "Thanks Bunches" from me!!
Big bump to the top for Kyle & Patrick!
7/7/2008 5:39:28 PM
Tuesday bump!
7/8/2008 6:33:38 AM
Diane's up early this morning! Bump!
7/8/2008 7:03:32 AM
August ?
I forget the date.
7/8/2008 7:18:45 AM
Tom I am looking foward to it, sorry to disapoint you but I will still be in my wheel chair buddy, so i will have to come late in the day to be able to deal with the pain and stuff, but we will rock the roof off Debs
7/8/2008 11:30:54 AM
Saturday August 16th is the date.
7/8/2008 12:13:51 PM
(and my daughters 18th b/day) : )
7/8/2008 12:14:35 PM
Tom,
We may have to cancel this years event. I will let you know more shortly. We will be bummed to miss this if we can't attend.
Regards,
Kaby and the MBH
7/8/2008 12:34:06 PM
Good-Job Tom! Were lookin forward to doing this again, Great Bands, Good people, Great Food, And it's all for a Good-Cause*!
Will see ya then!!!
:Matt M.
7/8/2008 1:27:13 PM
hellova line-up!
7/8/2008 2:28:19 PM
Yeah, I'm up pretty early every morning kazm & some days it sucks .... LOL
That'll be the pits if you guys have to cancel, kaby! :-(
7/8/2008 5:53:12 PM
dbass ... you will not be disappointing anyone! I, for one, am looking forward to hearing you rock the place to the ground with Decadence .. whether you are sitting or standing. :-) As long as you are there it's all good!
Besides, I do believe Tom said something about strapping you to his back ......... ?????
;-)
7/8/2008 6:13:05 PM
Dave ... let me know what I can get for you to make sure you are comfortable while at the benefit, ok?
*hugs*
7/8/2008 6:29:23 PM
thank you very much everyone. cc. i need to lean on you baby!!!! kaby please call me asap 978-957-6270, 978-421-6038. i have bands waiting to get in. if you can't make it, no problem. i know you guys would have to have your arms cut off not to be there. i just want to get band names on the flyers, so the sooner the better, please.
peace to all, tbass. (lineup is kinda cool isn't it)
7/8/2008 7:38:59 PM
to the band members not paying attention the date is august 16th!! (see keiley)
7/8/2008 7:40:43 PM
damn, coven of 13 can't make show. got to fill their slot. the drummer needs surgery, can't get mad about that!!! we all wish him the best. debra, pencil in Rocking For KPM 2009!!!!
tom
7/8/2008 7:42:43 PM
dave, my friend, just knowing you'll be there is enough for me!!! let me know what i need to do for you, to make life easier for ya!!!
peace, tbass.
7/8/2008 7:46:24 PM
Thanks Tom.
With a 7 month old running around, Im lucky I remeber to change my underwear everyday.
Damb.
Whats today?
7/8/2008 8:05:46 PM
or remember how to spell remember :)~
7/8/2008 8:15:24 PM
I kan fackin spell allot of wurds.
7/8/2008 8:31:45 PM
lol :)
7/8/2008 9:31:55 PM
My apologies. I will be looking for fellow darker bands like me to replace. Again, I apologize. Quite quite disgusted...but eh.....damn drummers not taking care of themselves!
7/9/2008 8:00:45 AM
What a bummer about Coven of 13 -- was really looking forward to seeing/hearing them!! (frowny face)
Local rocks "One Track Mind" would be a good replacement band, I think, to fill the slot (if available)
onetrackmind.biz
7/9/2008 10:09:14 AM
I second that! Was looking forward to Coven of 13.
Anyways T, I have a buddy whose band would love to play. They're not from Lowell but down by Brockton and might be good to fill the void left by Coven if you're looking for something hard & heavy in that spot...
7/9/2008 10:49:20 AM
Bump!
7/9/2008 6:55:35 PM
sorry coven can't play. i got a band called woodbury to fill in. saw them this past may at a benefit in tewsbury. i was quite impressed. they are psyched to do it. nice to keep some local original talent in show this year. they did do a cover of rage, and spanked the piss out of the tune.
lowellrocks.com/artist/woodbu...you can click over to their myspace site and hear more. i also have shuvelhead waiting to hear if mighty bad habits need bow out as well. kaby call me, please. need to get fliers out. the band names are on it.
thanks, tom.
7/9/2008 7:25:31 PM
I notice a little while ago they had posted the date on their page :-)
tbass .. I've already emailed your cousin with the heads up on the changes, so he's just waiting for me to let him know. As soon as it's been revised they'll be printed!
Debra, I hope you will be at the benefit anyway as I would love to meet you!
7/9/2008 7:33:25 PM
Woodbury played with us back in the winter. They kicked ass.
Great addition to the lineup.
7/9/2008 7:46:23 PM
ya what he said!!!!
7/9/2008 7:49:39 PM
they have some great tunes on their myspace. call me mother rocks!!!!
7/9/2008 7:50:24 PM
thanks bill, and chris. it is funny i do not have a shortage of bands ready to jump in. i must lead a charmed life i guess. i am really blown away by the support though. it is a good cause, and i really want to make it a great day for everyone, not just the boys. last year was off the charts. it was also one of the lakesides great days. so it is a win win for everyone. it is a lot of work, but i have grown to love it. labor of love i guess. knowing last year that the boys had some great days, from what we did, makes me very happy. dave crisi, bless his soul, can tell us all, just being in a wheelchair for his short time, really sucks ass. i could never image myself, or my children, going through that for an entire lifetime. such as the boys have. their spirits remain high, and they never complain. they have every reason to, but they don't. makes me feel bad about some of the petty shit i'll complain about. being down on the river the other night and seeing scorch, and hanging with some freinds feels good. stuff like that we take for granted. thats why i say the benefit is for them and us. really cool to hang with great people. we should do it more.
peace tbass. (got to get off my soapbox now)
7/9/2008 8:19:08 PM
:-)
Very nice ...
7/9/2008 8:31:01 PM
i am very sorry to announce that the mighty bad habits can not make the show. there are some family issues, and i wish the band all the best. on the other hand, i am glad to annouce, shuvelhead has stepped up to the plate to take their place. i want to thank al, and the boys for being there for me!!! love it. i am getting cancellations, which i know is part of the deal. it is hard to plan a show 6-8 months in advance. but lowell rockers can step up to the plate. that is why this site is special. thanks to you all!!!!
tom
7/9/2008 9:11:30 PM
Can't wait^
7/9/2008 9:28:45 PM
I'm sorry to read the Mighty Bad Habits can't make it but family needs come first. You will be missed this year!
Welcome Shuvelhed!
7/9/2008 9:35:00 PM
Hiya Ron .. I can't wait to hear you guys play again!
7/9/2008 9:37:00 PM
Thursday morning bump up!
7/10/2008 6:35:45 AM
Al is the man. WOOO OH OOO
7/10/2008 6:39:10 AM
It'll be cool to do a show again with Al, Norm and the boys!
Too bad 'bout MBH tho'...wanted to check them out.
7/10/2008 11:30:43 AM
T-basstid.........Lemme know if ya need a fill in.............Be glad to help too........
directeffectrocks.com
7/10/2008 11:35:13 AM
tbass! Thanks for having us this year...We are psyched to help the cause!!! It will be great to see everyone again. ~miki
7/10/2008 11:56:24 AM
Phil ... I hope you are going to be there anyway!
Hiya Miki! It's going to be great to see you too!
7/10/2008 5:45:38 PM
rafters, i am glad you are excited!!! i want to start the show off right. so i figured i could slip them a mikki, then they'll never know what hit them.
peace out tbass
7/10/2008 7:48:51 PM
where's the love here? not feeling it. this is going to be an historic event. cc, need your passion here.(smiley faced puzzeled look)
tom.
7/10/2008 9:08:56 PM
Tom, we're confirmed for a rehearsal a week from this Sat at Olson's place, around 1 o'clock. Kevin & I will be there, ready to rock! Let's make sure they remember us...
7/10/2008 9:16:20 PM
Yes .. a historic event! LOL
I like that!
ooops.. I think I'm supposed to be doing some work instead of posting ...
:-p
7/10/2008 9:26:31 PM
bump!
7/11/2008 6:32:07 AM
Cant wait! This is going to be fun! : )
7/11/2008 8:44:19 AM
Most definitely, kazm :-)
7/11/2008 6:01:08 PM
here is the revised bandlist. show fliers will be available this weekend. tickets are done. if any bands would like some fliers, or tix, please call me. i will get them out to you. also, if anyone needs tickets, let me know.
The Rafters 2:00-2:30
Shuvelhead 2:45-3:15
Lunatic Fringe 3:30-4:00
Monkeyfoot 4:15-4:45
Last Laugh 5:00-5:45
Matt Murray Band 6:00-6:30
5 Alarm Band 6:45-7:15
Woodbury 7:30-8:00
Stumpy Pete 8:15-8:45
11:11 9:00-9:30
One Louder 9:45-10:15
Bottoms Up 10:30-11:15
Slaves of Rythym 11:30-12:15
Decadednce 12:30-close
peace tom.
7/11/2008 6:28:09 PM
Holy sh!t...this could be the best show of the year.
7/11/2008 7:25:15 PM
It IS the best show of the year ;-)
We may have another guest appearance but I won't know if it's definite until Monday ... LOL
7/11/2008 7:39:36 PM
swaney, it would be the best show if you were in it dude.
7/11/2008 7:54:35 PM
i vote diane, for the executive vice-president-incharge-of-questioning-the-preside... of the year. your thoughts
tom.
7/11/2008 7:58:50 PM
i vote diane, for the executive vice-president-incharge-of-questioning-the-preside... of the year. your thoughts
tom.
7/11/2008 7:59:51 PM
this sucks. it has nowhere near the stuff i wrote. what the fugg is up with that?
7/11/2008 8:01:38 PM
I think if you keep putting hyphens in between words without putting some spaces in every so often the system thinks it is one long word & condenses it.
7/11/2008 8:10:03 PM
either way .... I second the vote! Tony and I got our tickets! : )
7/11/2008 8:21:25 PM
Shuvelhed will be in the house for sure! Glad we could help out the cause and we're psyched!
Now, what tunes do you want to hear?
7/11/2008 8:27:30 PM
Shuvelhed will be in the house! I will pay you not to play Sweet Home Alabama!.... LOL
7/11/2008 8:32:58 PM
lmao..!
7/11/2008 8:33:49 PM
Damn... I was gonna open with that! LMAO!
7/11/2008 8:34:07 PM
How about that new Kid Rock tune? The Sweet Home/Werewolves of London rip-off...
7/11/2008 8:36:19 PM
How about a great rock song?
LOL
7/11/2008 8:44:20 PM
Yeah... Thanks for narrowing it down!
7/11/2008 8:53:43 PM
You're welcome!
LOL!!
7/11/2008 8:54:48 PM
This is going to be nothing short of an extremely fun filled & UNREAL day of music, food, & raffles with great prizes for two amazing boys! It'll be great to hang with everyone & we're looking foward to it.
As like last year... pick our entire setlist for the day. We'll play whatever you wanna hear.
bottomsupband.net/songs.htmBUMP!!!
7/12/2008 6:56:25 AM
Hi Boomer! Tell Kerry I said hello too .. I haven't seen her in ages :-)
The benefit is shaping up quite nicely and if all goes the way I hope it does the boys are going to have a blast! I've talked to their dad on the phone a couple of times and Kyle & Patrick are pretty excited about the benefit.
Kazm .. will the girls be going to the benefit at all this year?
7/12/2008 10:26:48 AM
Ok boomer... I'd like to request the Van Halen medley please!
And Al ... seeing as how you asked too .. lol. Rebel Yell please!
I really need to stop messing around on the computer and get the fliers printed. LOL. Have a great day everyone!
7/12/2008 10:53:07 AM
nice. the tix and fliers are done. if any bands would like fliers, or tix let me know. 978-957-6270 home 978-421-6038 cell. you can also lift the html off of photobucket if you want to put the flier on your website. you can me at treid1856@comcast.net. i will send you diannes link. you can e-mail her as well.
peace, tbass
7/12/2008 5:37:25 PM
email me i meant shheeessh!
7/12/2008 5:38:05 PM
Ok boomer... I'd like to request the Van Halen medley please!
Ok Diane.. No problem!
Kerry says ...Hi Diane! :)
7/12/2008 6:01:49 PM
Thanks boomer! :-)
I just picked up the printed fliers and they look fantastic! Tom's cousin did an outstanding job creating both the fliers and the tickets. I'm looking forward to seeing him at the benefit so that I can thank him for putting up with so many emails from me ... LOL!
7/12/2008 6:25:56 PM
Up we go!
7/13/2008 9:29:22 AM
bump!
7/13/2008 11:24:47 PM
Diane, not sure of my kids plan. I was hoping Sam could be my designated driver for her 18th birthday! LOL We will see when it gets closer what they want to do (besides have a huge house party while we are gone). : )
7/14/2008 4:56:07 PM
LOL.. ok!
7/14/2008 6:51:17 PM
OK Diane, Rebel Yell it is. I'll try to squeeze it in somewhere between Sweet Home, Roadhouse Blues, Mustang Sallly, Jenny, Jenny, Tush, The Break-up Song, and some of our other favorites!
7/15/2008 6:53:37 AM
(making mental note to show up at 3:30....lol) ok just kidding. If that was your "do not play list" We will be there early! : )
Tony hasnt seen Shulvelhead yet, I told him he wont be disappointed! : )
7/15/2008 3:45:35 PM
lol@ showing up at 3:30
Thanks Al! Hey, I like the Roadhouse Blues song too .. lol
btw .. thanks for sending that joke to me today at work kazm. That was friggin' funny as all hell. I sent it to some of my coworkers and every couple of seconds the guy that works in my cubby area would randomly burst out laughing every few seconds ... lol. He said to tell you Thanks .. lol
7/15/2008 6:26:18 PM
you have fellow cow orkres? you don't work on the farm do you?
7/15/2008 7:27:28 PM
LOL!
7/15/2008 7:35:40 PM
Hey, all you LR rockers!!!
It's been awhile since I've been on.....had some stuff going on in my personal life.........but, I'm back! And, ready to rock with Decadence at the KPM benefit!!
We are all pumped up, and really honored to be part of this very special event! Kudos to Tom for once again putting together such a great lineup, and a great day! As well as to Diane for all that she does....love ya both!!
As most of you know, our bassist, Dave, has been paralyzed from the waist down since last Christmas. But, he will be rockin' with us at KPM, and we are very much looking forward to having him with us...:-) He is gonna rock it from his wheelchair!!
What you don't know is that our very good friend Jean (aka Boomer), drummer for the band Bottom's Up, will be banging the skins for Decadence during our set....is that cool, or what????!!!!
Sorry this is so long, but it's been a long time since I have been on.....and I had to get it all out!!
This day is going to be even bigger and badder than last year's KPM.........ROCK ON!!!!
7/15/2008 9:48:47 PM
Oh, yeah.....I am very excited to see everyone.....it's been way too long!!!
7/15/2008 9:50:52 PM
Wendyyyyyyy!!! I can't wait to see you too!
I think it's very cool that boomer is sitting in with Decadence .. can't wait to hear it :-)
7/16/2008 6:35:21 AM
Bumping up for the Wilkins boys :-)
7/16/2008 6:43:39 PM
30 days people .... only 30 more days :-)
I know something you don't know ...
yet .... LOL
7/16/2008 10:49:13 PM
I know something you don't know ...
yet .... LOL
I know...I know...
Let's see...
Tbass finally went through with the sex change since he's been so absent around lately, & Monkeyfoot is a Tina Turner tribute with him fronting it???
Anyone else for a guess?
7/17/2008 6:40:17 AM
Well, I don't know what Monkeyfoot is. . .but that's probably not it LOL
Please share with the class, Diane . . .
Seriously, though-Ray Wilkins is one of the nicest people you'd want to meet and I've never met the boys but my husband says they're awesome.
Go to this event-you won't be sorry.
From what I hear one throws a party like Tbass and Diane!
7/17/2008 9:10:42 AM
Funny thing is Joker's is having a huge MS benefit across the street the same day. It should be a madhouse. come early to park.
7/17/2008 9:14:45 AM
You guys are so nice to cater to your fans and offer to play what they want. I wish we were that nice. We'll do what we want and probably even screw those up.
Bump
7/17/2008 9:24:23 AM
LOL@ boomer!!!
Can't share just yet Musicmall ... lol. And it did seem more like a LowellRocks party than a benefit last year!
Thanks for the heads-up Keiley! I think they had something on the same day last year too, but I'm not positive.
lol@ TimO
I sure hope you play "Beautiful People"!
7/17/2008 7:04:10 PM
movin' this right back up .... bump!
7/19/2008 7:57:32 PM
Joker's did have something last year, I think they are competing with Deb's! : )
7/20/2008 11:26:17 AM
A co-worker of mine is going to be at the benefit at Jokers and might come by Deb's afterwards. I hung up a couple of fliers at work & some folks seemed interested. It'll be cool if they showed up to hear the great music!
7/20/2008 6:28:13 PM
I can't believe how fast the benefit is approaching. I still have some stuff to finish up!
7/21/2008 6:34:50 AM
Page 2 bump.......can't wait to rip the roof off debs again!!!!!
7/21/2008 9:08:25 PM
I can't wait to see you rip the roof off Deb's!
:-)
7/22/2008 6:29:35 AM
Soo.... I was trying to figure out who from this MB would be playing and/or involved in this benefit?? I came up with the following -- can anyone edit it and make it better?
The Rafters
- Dave and Miki
Shuvelhead
- Al
Lunatic Fringe
- CPA
- Keiley
Monkeyfoot
- Tom TBass
- Gary A
- Wayne L
- Kevmean
Last Laugh
- Devin
- Plexi
Matt Murray Band
- Matt M
5 Alarm Band
- ?
Woodbury
- ?
Stumpy Pete
- Ralph C
- Tony C
- Stumpybass
11:11
- Berklee Bill
- Gary A
- Wayne L
One Louder
- Nuno
- Eric R
Bottoms Up
- Jean
Slaves of Rythym
- Jim B
- Tim O
Decadednce
- Wendy
- Guy
- Dave
- Jean
7/22/2008 11:01:29 AM
Lunatic Fringe-Rob Breton
5 Alarm Band-Morganic
Matt Murray Band-Crazy Cat
Am I right and are there more??
7/22/2008 11:06:10 AM
ME IN SHUVELHED
7/22/2008 12:11:06 PM
Tbass I was chattn with Mickey W. last week, I told him I'd see him at the KPM but he knows nothing about it u may want to contact him asap....
7/22/2008 12:22:33 PM
This year's 5 Alarm Band will feature Tbass, Jim Olson, Kevin McDonough, and me. Tom's gonna be a busy fella that day...
7/22/2008 3:13:06 PM
Thanks DMess. Micky, his wife, and I have emailed back & forth a couple of times (just yesterday even ... lol) and he's aware of the benefit. :-)
Monkeyfoot
- Tom TBass
- Gary A
- Wayne L
- Kevmean
- Cathy
One Louder
- Nuno
- Eric R
- Chris
Bottoms Up
- Jean
- Evan
- Eddie
Slaves of Rythym
- Jim B
- Tim O
- Mike
7/22/2008 5:36:43 PM
dmess, the champ is in, cause dianne said so!!! good to see the post with lively banter. anyone need tix? did anyone put flier on their website? just checking. as you were.
tbass.
7/22/2008 7:48:48 PM
rumor has it that monkeyfoot is doing a block party this weekend. trying iron out the many, many, many, wrinkles.
tbass
7/22/2008 7:51:54 PM
Diane sent me the flier today and it's on my Myspace page now.
Tbass-I will get tickets from you in the next week or so.
Paula
7/22/2008 8:18:44 PM
It's on my page too. I can't see it but Paula said she can ... lol
Yes .. the champ is in! Along with another guest making an appearance too, but will be named at a later date ... LOL
7/22/2008 8:35:14 PM
It's definitely there :)
I used to work upstairs from Mickey's wife's tanning salon downtown and I would see him all the time. People always asked me growing up if we were related b/c my maiden name is Ward-but we never even met till 2005!
7/22/2008 8:45:13 PM
Did you ever reply with a "yes" just to see what they'd say? lol
7/22/2008 8:48:04 PM
I should have-LOL
7/22/2008 8:50:46 PM
hahahaha!
I'm looking forward to seeing you & Steve at the benefit this year. You two are going to have so much fun!
7/22/2008 8:57:22 PM
I really want to be there. . .
There are still so many LR people I don't know yet. . .can you help me with who's who that day? Steve is also looking forward to seeing Ray. It's been almost 2 years.
It's going to be great!
7/22/2008 9:03:54 PM
Wooohooo .. I can see the fliers on our pages now ... LOL
Ahh.. the "who's who" list is going to be pretty long and I'll help out with all that I know ... lol
7/22/2008 9:15:57 PM
Hey Tom .. I just saw the flier on Woodbury's myspace page too.
:-)
Three & a half weeks left ... egads ...!
7/23/2008 7:03:51 AM
oh good :) cuz he had no idea what I was talkin about when I seen him last week....just thought I'd let ya know TBass
7/23/2008 7:48:13 AM
Bump!
I received another raffle donation in the mail today ..! This is coming together wonderfully :-)
7/23/2008 6:23:00 PM
22 days left to go ....
Are you folks ready for this yet? I'm not ... LOL!
7/24/2008 6:43:57 AM
Refresh my memory....are you still in the need of food donations from us?? : )
7/24/2008 2:41:12 PM
Hiya Karen! From what Tom had said to me on the phone a while ago .. "the food is all set but if anyone still wants to do something to help they could bring a raffle donation if they'd like". So there ya go .... LOL
7/24/2008 7:18:02 PM
you guys and gals are all sweet!!! thanks for the bumps and stuff. sucks i am on the road so friggin much!! i really hate to live out of a suitcase. but got to make money, right? that's why i have miss dianne help me out. without her watching me and the boys' back it would be tough! the show is going to be great! every band is guaranteed to be there. the food will be an historic event. could use maybe some raffle items or, maybe some advance tix sales. maybe just request a flier to post up somewhere. every little bit helps. peace, love, and good wishes from me too you and yours.
tbass.
7/24/2008 9:05:11 PM
Wow ..thanks for the kind words tbass! I'm sure living out of a suitcase is the pits, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Things are rolling along just nicely for the benefit. :-)
Raffles so far:
-A certificate for 4 tickets from the Lowell Devils to any upcoming game
-A certificate for 2 tickets from the New England Revolution for an upcoming game
-2 - $20.00 gift certificates from Sandwich King (located on Bridge Street .. yummmy food)
-A gift basket donated by All Sports Promotions (my workplace) that includes: 4 pairs of Bushnell binoculars, 4 Rawlings baseballs, 4 Red Sox ball caps, 1 compact insulated cooler that has a couple of fun summer things inside it, and 5 tickets to an upcoming Lowell Spinners game. This may be the door prize, but that is up to Tom to decide ... LOL
Those are items I've received and do not yet know what others have for raffle items.
I am still waiting for a couple of other things too and then I'm heading out to different places looking for donations ...!
7/24/2008 9:52:48 PM
Back to page 1 bump!!
Only 3 more weeks to go!! Woo-hoo!!
Diane, I am trying to scare up some raffles myself.....hopefully, I will come through!!
I can't wait to eat LOTS of meat!!!! And, ROCK!!!
7/25/2008 6:40:25 PM
I've updated the KPM web site with three new pictures of Kyle and Patrick (in tuxedos..!!).
rockinforkpm.bravehost.comTbass's cousin Tom (yup, another Tom.. lol) emailed them to me today so they are in a new photo album. If you go check them out just click on the Misc. page and then click on the Photo link on the left side of the page.
Hiya Wendy!
7/25/2008 7:43:19 PM
^^ up we go ^^
7/26/2008 10:23:41 AM
Back up to the top for this tremendous show!!!
7/27/2008 9:49:30 AM
Hi Debra .. I hope you are going to be at the benefit too so I can say Hello!
7/27/2008 9:53:37 AM
Bumpin-Up^
7/28/2008 11:52:40 AM
dianne, thanks for putting those pics of the boys at the wedding up. i just looked at them and had to sit back a minute. they looked so happy. simple things to some of us are never remembered. but seeing how happy and proud they are, just to be a part of someting really makes you think about all the shit we all complain about. the boys are chomping at the bit to hear all these bands. my cousin ray, tells me he has trouble telling the boys, it is still a few weeks away. they really want it to happen like now. makes me feel good that they look forward to this. music is one of the few things that cross relates to all of us. just because you have an affliction of some kind, doesn't mean you can't still rock out. i am truely humbled by all of your support. can't wait for the day to come. if anyone needs some tix, let me or dianne know, we will get them to you. we also have fliers if you need, or html for your website. please let us know.
rockinforkpm.bravehost.com
humbled tbass
7/28/2008 5:07:29 PM
cc, where are you babe? you need tix?
7/28/2008 5:10:51 PM
The pictures of the boys do look great Tom, don't they? Your cousin sent me three more from various events and I will have those posted tonight. And what you wrote was well said, tbass ...
And yes .. .let us know if you need tickets! I have some and if you are near where I live or passing by my job .. let me know so you can pick them up.
7/28/2008 5:49:41 PM
thanks di. time to ramp this thread up a notch. just got done talking to lowell sun, emailing steppin' out. got to get the frenzy going. any bands in the show please jump in, we love ya all. lets get ready to rock for kpm!!!!!!! food is done!!! bands are done!!!! all that is left is any raffles we can get, or tix sales. lets get ready to rumble, lowell rocks style.
tom.
7/28/2008 6:53:31 PM
See...?? That's why you're in charge ... lmao!!!
Btw.. I just emailed you the letter.
7/28/2008 7:58:27 PM
this is one of the things this benefit does!! give the boys a great day out. this is what your money went to last year. not all of it of coarse, but this what we do. thank yourselves for the happiness you see in their eyes. without you this day does not happen!!!!
pub18.bravenet.com/photocente... tom.
7/28/2008 8:00:26 PM
the last post has the picture, you'll get the idea.
7/28/2008 8:13:47 PM
Rockin’ For KPM
Tom Reid – Benefit Organizer
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is being sent to you with hopes that you may be able to provide a raffle donation to an all-day benefit that is being held for Kyle and Patrick Wilkins. It is also a day for family and friends to remember their brother Matthew.
Kyle, Patrick, and Matthew are triplets from Chelmsford, MA who, at the age of 5 ˝ years old, were all diagnosed with Beckers Muscular Dystrophy. Kyle and Patrick are now 17 years old but, sadly, Matthew passed away in November of 2006.
Rockin’ For KPM is a benefit that was held for the first time in 2007 to help raise money for the boys. It was a daylong musical event that included twelve local bands that were gracious enough to donate their time and it allowed everyone to come together for the boys. Even though Kyle was experiencing complications from a prior surgery and could not stay long, both boys enjoyed the time they were there. We are again holding this benefit for Kyle & Patrick but with fourteen bands joining us this time.
As I stated above, I am sending this letter to see if you would be able to provide a raffle donation to this wonderful event. All proceeds collected from the raffles go directly to KPM Trust & the Wilkins Family. All persons involved with helping make this day a success, such as the bands, people with food donations, etc., are all doing so on a voluntary basis and receive no form of payment for their time.
I am providing you with the details of the benefit in case you need to verify that this is indeed a valid event: Rockin’ For KPM
August 16, 2008
Deb’s Lakeview Lounge
Dracut, MA
Should you be kind enough to make a raffle donation, it may be sent to the following address: Lisa Reid
10Lands End Rd.
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
phone 978-957-6270
Thank you for reading and I look forward to your reply.
Kind regards,
Lisa Reid
Rockin’ For KPM helper
rockinforkpm.bravehost.comthis is a cover letter made up by dianne. thank you sweety.
tom
7/28/2008 8:16:13 PM
You're welcome! It was something I typed up (but never showed you ... lol) to mail out for donation requests. It's so simple now to remove one name & address, put in another one, and shoot it off in an email so that the other person has it right away .... isn't it? LOL
7/28/2008 8:34:25 PM
And to update the raffle items:
In addition to this stuff ......
-A certificate for 4 tickets from the Lowell Devils to any upcoming game
-A certificate for 2 tickets from the New England Revolution for an upcoming game
-2 - $20.00 gift certificates from Sandwich King (located on Bridge Street .. yummmy food)
-A gift basket donated by All Sports Promotions (my workplace) that includes: 4 pairs of Bushnell binoculars, 4 Rawlings baseballs, 4 Red Sox ball caps, 1 compact insulated cooler that has a couple of fun summer things inside it, and 5 tickets to an upcoming Lowell Spinners game. This may be the door prize, but that is up to Tom to decide.
..... we can now add:
-2 - $15.00 gift certificates to The Trolley Stop (pizza, subs, etc. on Gorham Street)
7/28/2008 8:37:10 PM
Two new raffles items in my mail today -
-The Red Sox sent an 8 x 10 autographed picture of Jonathan Papelbon
-The NH Fisher Cats sent a certificate for 4 box seats to any upcoming game in April or May 2009.
bump!
7/29/2008 5:59:05 PM
This just in from Brunswick -
-1 - Brunswick Family Funtastic Value Package certificate that includes 2 hours of bowling, free shoe rental, and a pitcher of soft drinks for up to 6 family and friends
From what my brother-in-law told me it has a value of about $80.00.
Plus ...
I should be getting something from the band Boys Like Girls. I used to work with the lead singers dad so I called him ...
lol@ me
7/29/2008 6:57:23 PM
Aren't they going to be playing the Tsongas like, this week?
Or has it already happened?
7/29/2008 7:15:06 PM
Who? Boys Like Girls? They are there with Good Charlotte and two other bands on August 15th.
7/29/2008 7:44:50 PM
thanks dianne. keep everyone posted on raffles. we could use more if anyone has any ideas. also i reiterate, tix are available. fliers are ready. if anyone would like some let us know. where are the bands bumps? got to keep this thread alive.
peace tbass.
7/29/2008 8:13:34 PM
Hey I keep hearing about this Rocking for KPM thing...anyone know what it's all about?
Hey Tom...can't wait, counting the days...it's going to be crazy!!!
7/29/2008 10:05:40 PM
Hi Ron!
Crazy would be a good word for it .. lol.
7/30/2008 6:16:30 AM
bump ....
7/30/2008 5:47:57 PM
my daughter pounded the pheasant lane mall today, left fliers. got yankee candles, tanning certificates and many more. i love when my children pitch in. anybody that has any ideas for raffles please chime in. i can't wait for this show either.
peace tbass.
7/30/2008 9:10:05 PM
I got an email from someone today mentioning the fact that one of my amps would be in the backline. As I am nothing to do with running sound for this benefit and I'm just playing, I won't be there for the entire day, but whilst I am there, I'm happy to let anyone use any of my gear. I just can't leave the amp because ironically I don't actually own one of my own, I just use whatever I have in at the time. Whatever I bring will be a brand new amp destined for somewhere, so I can't let it out of my sight.
7/31/2008 12:53:21 PM
bumping back to the top!
7/31/2008 4:57:34 PM
alan, i am sorry for the confusion, mate, the amp i mentioned to someone was to be brought courtesy of chris decunha. someone was definitely confused. i'm just glad you'll be there in any capacity my friend. any help you give is greatly appreciated!!!
peace, tom.
7/31/2008 8:50:15 PM
Hey Tom,
What are you going to have for a bass rig there?
7/31/2008 9:18:36 PM
Bump!
Hiya CrazyCat!
8/1/2008 6:37:44 AM
The bass rig is Keiley's. It's pretty decent and you'll like it.
8/1/2008 9:25:24 AM
oh shit, wrong benefit, I really don't know what bass rig will be there. EEEK
8/1/2008 9:26:25 AM
I believe One Louder is providing the backline for the day.
8/1/2008 12:12:16 PM
Yep... and we're glad to do it. I'm the bass player (Pete) and I have a Gallien Kruger 240 watt head and a SWR 4X10 cab. I dont have any fancy effects, so bass players, feel free to bring any you want.
8/1/2008 1:50:34 PM
thanks pete, bass rig covered. i know everyone is worried about what thay will play out of. but it will be sufficient enough to do what we need to do. we have to 1. party like rock stars party 2. raise some money for good kids that need it. 3.party and have a great time. i think that about covers it. did i mention party? oh yeah i did. rock and love will be felt throughout the day.
peace, tbass.
8/1/2008 6:23:10 PM
drum kit will be pdp by dw. maple drums. 5 piece. you need to bring snare and hi-hat, bass pedal and stool if necessary.
figured that was the next question.
tom.
8/1/2008 6:29:28 PM
Chris here and I would be happy to let anyone use my guitar amp. It's a Peavey Valve King 212, 100W tube amp with clean, crunch, and lead, all footswitchable. It's balls! Not much for EFX, 'cept for reverb, so guitar MoFos may wanna use their own...
8/1/2008 7:54:32 PM
Hi Chris...That amp has an effects loop, right?
8/1/2008 8:35:29 PM
14 days to go ... !!
8/2/2008 11:55:59 AM
Gallien Kruger 240 watt head and a SWR 4X10 cab?
That'll do!! Those 4X10 cabs are punchy as hell.
8/2/2008 3:09:23 PM
Oh, I forgot...Hi Diane!!! :-)
8/2/2008 3:09:58 PM
Hey Kev, it sure does.
8/2/2008 3:19:47 PM
Bump!
8/3/2008 10:03:07 AM
movin' it up!
8/4/2008 6:57:24 AM
Hey Diane! Thanks for myspace email! Looking forward to KPM 2008. tbass your criteria for the event couldn't be better! See you in just a few shorts days...dave
8/4/2008 1:24:59 PM
Less than two weeks to go, people!!
Let's hope for a lot of sun that day!!
8/4/2008 5:10:47 PM
It's nice to see people are actually looking at the web site. 324 hits so far!
And no tbass .. they aren't all mine.
LOL
8/4/2008 6:12:34 PM
No problem Dave ... I was just checking ;-) I can't wait to hear you and Miki again!
8/4/2008 6:24:49 PM
deca who!!
8/4/2008 6:58:51 PM
oh yeah!! tom, guy wants to know if need any bunsen burners!!!! we have plent left over from dave's benefit!!!
8/4/2008 7:11:30 PM
