From: akr@sei.cmu.edu (Astrid Rapp)
Newsgroups: rec.music.gdead
Subject: Re: Jimmy Cliff, Burning Spear, Toots and the Maytals, Majek Fashek...
Date: 14 Aug 92 17:07:19 GMT
Article-I.D.: sei.1992Aug14.170719.10509
Organization: Software Engineering Institute

In article <1992Aug11.161440.984@uvaarpa.Virginia.EDU>, QUINAN@acfcluster.nyu.edu writes:
> Hey Netheads!
> 
> I was hoping that someone out there could help me with information 
> regarding a concert to be given by the above bands.  This is what I 
> know:  1.  The concert is taking place on or around the weekend of 
>            August 22.
>        2.  I think it is taking place in Conneticut, maybe Woodbury,
>            Conneticut (but I'm not sure--could be Vermont, etc.)
	It is quite possible that this would be at Woodbury Ski & Raquet in
CT. This is actually a ski area that doubles as a kind of amphitheatre in the
summer. It is not a bad place to see a concert however I don't think it's
worth the money if it will be any kind of hassle to get there.  It's about 2
hours from Boston and 3 from NYC.  The guy who owns it, Rod Taylor, is a real
*******, *******, etc. (I'm sure you get the point.) Beware, he often hands
out flyers with big names that never show up.  But sometimes they do!!!  You
have decide if it's worth the chance.  I went to one in the beginning of this
summer and all the bands he said were going to be there were.  I know it was
the Machine, Tribulations, and some others (my memory is not that good...).
It was a pretty good show.  The cops are fairly leniant although the
townspeople do not particularly Rod they don't seem to mind the crowd unless
people try to park on their lawns.
>        3.  Tickets cost about $25 (but they are substantially cheaper
>            if purchased in advance).
	Last time I was there tickets were $25 as well.  However,  everthing
else costs you something.  Parking is $10-$20 if you park on the hill inside
the concert.  I forget because I've never parked there but...I think they
charge you more if you have a cooler or I should say if they see it.  Friends
of mine have often filled up a wash tub with ice, soda, beer, sandwiches, etc.
and covered it with a cloth; they didn't charge them either because it wasn't
a cooler or because they had no idea what it was!! It is $5 if you park across
the street from the concert, the hill may become a bit trecherous you might
not want to bring any nice cars up there unless you can park on the first
level or they have four wheel drive. Then Rod and the Gang will charge you $15
(maybe more by now) for each cooler no matter how big or small.  They may
charge you for any bags you bring as well (probably around $5/bag.  I've often
had to convince them not to charge me for my bookbag, it goes with me
everywhere so it's kind of like a purse or xtra large wallet) Rod will get you
anyway he can!!! 
> Does anyone out there know the exact date, 
	this sounds like the usual date of Rod's last summer date.  I can
check on it and can post on Monday if this is definately it.
>time,
	people usually start showing up around 11:00am but the music generally
starts anywhere betwwen 12:00 and 2:00.  The shows usually last 'till around
six. 
> price variations, 
	I think if you but tickets in advance it's $17.50 (I may be wrong....)
> location?
	like I said I'll check if it's definately at WS&R (Woodbury Ski &
Raquet) sounds like it I'll post as soon as I find out.
> I found out about this concert from a flyer that someone
> gave me at a Dead show this summer,
	The person who gave it to you may just have been Rod, especially if
this was a Giants Stadium Show.  Just remember He's not as nice as he may
seem (granted this is my opinion but I know many others who'd agree with me).  Last year at Giants Stadium he walked up to a bunch of us who frequent
his place for Summer shows, Winter shows, and even for snowboarding. Not me in
particular but my friends who still live in CT.  My goodness I've even worked
for the guy, he's seen my face just as much as the others.... one of my
friends even had one of his security shirts on and Rod had no clue....
> so I thought this might be a good place to inquire.  Any help would be intensely appreciated, as I would very much like to start making plans to attend thisconcert.
>                           Thanks :-)  :-)  :-)
> 
>                             -- John Quinan
>                                quinan@acfcluster.nyu.edu
>                                212-998-3033 (work)
>                                    677-5044 (home)
>                                :-)  :-)  :-)  :-)  :-0
> 
	I can't say it's not worth it to go.  I've gone to quite a few and had
a great time (a better time when I was working there, atleast it didn't cost
me a bunch of money).  Sometimes they have a lot of cool vending inside the
show and I guess a little bit outside.  Last time I was disappointed though.
You can find just about anything there if you happen to want it.  Not much N2O
if I remeber correctly. The Cops are mellow, just be careful if you're way
underage which I'm assuming most netheads aren't (maybe I'm wrong).  It costs
a bunch so if you've got it and can afford to spend it (and if you bring alot,
you will spend it!) and want to take a chance, GO FOR IT!!!  I've seen Jimmy
Cliff and really enjoyed it.  I would probably go if I was going to be out
there... well maybe not I can't really afford it but...  Anyway i just wanted
to prepare you...If I get anymore info I'll post it.