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August 06, 2005
THE HOUSE OF ANYTHING BUT BLUES.
I would have to say that Camp Freddy is one of the most satisfying, most fun, most rewarding things I can ever imagine doing. I mean, it really does seem to work. All these fantastic singers and musicians get together in one place, turn up insanely loud, and play great rock songs. What could be better than that? Last nights show at the LA House Of Blues was another crazy success. The place seemed jammed with people, and the balcony was packed, with people hanging off the edge!! Soundcheck was, as usual, long and loud, as most guests stop by, run through their songs, and leave. But we are there for hours, as we are playing on every song. So when it was over, I drove home and had a relaxing hour in front of the TV before setting off back to the venue. As we pulled up, we saw a huge line of people stretching up the hill to get in. It looked like it was going to be a great night.
One change of clothes later and it was time to go onstage. The sound onstage was so loud – I mean when Dave Navarro is mouthing at you across the stage …..’I’m completely deaf!’…..then you know the volume is at 11!! But the set was so much fun. From the opening of Ballroom Blitz to the closing Paradise City and I Wanna Be Your Dog, it was an amazing night. David Draiman from the Disturbed just killed Rooster (Alice In Chains) and Led Zep’s Whole Lotta Love. Scott Weiland was amazing on Cheap Tricks Surrender, and the Sex Pistols Bodies. Mark McGrath, Jerry Cantrell, Steve Jones, Billy Duffy – all the usual suspects, all on top form. And, ladies and gentlemen …….. from Rock Star:INXS ……JORDIS!!! She was awesome. She sang the Clash song, Should I Stay Or Should I Go and it was fantastic. We were all so excited to have her with Camp Freddy, and I think she had a great time as well. We sat and talked afterwards, and it was her birthday yesterday as well. She was so sweet, and was so happy to have been able to take part. Thank you to all the contestants and to the band, INXS, who all came down and hung out with us. Hope you all had a great time.
After the show, I stayed in the Foundation Room until they kicked us out at 2.30am. Everyone was there, having fun, and hanging out. I had a great night, so thank you to everyone who came down and made it a night to remember. I better get my shit together as Dave and I are doing a new CFR tonight and I need to get my songs together. Its been a fun weekend so far and I cant wait to get on the air with Dave. Back to business as usual. Oh, and a special thanks to Wendy for the awesome pics - I'll have a look at our ones soon and see what other pics came out well.
See you all around here next week – for now its adios amigos..
Peace
Billy
Posted by vivelerock at August 6, 2005 05:06 PM
Comments
Abby, I missed you! Especially when I was tempted to peek under the curtain!
I just want to say that Billy was in no way involved with whereever I wasn't last night, that was a combination of fate, charm, circumstance, and fast talking, with a sprinking of an in the out door for good measure,
thank you,for the reconaissance
jezebel
Posted by: jezebel at August 6, 2005 05:38 PM
Hey Billy, sounds like a lot of fun. One thing I'm wondering is have Camp Freddy ever covered any Thin Lizzy songs, such as "Whisky In The Jar" or "Boys Are Back In Town"? I ask because I saw something on Phil Lynott on the Biography channel today and had forgotten what great songs Thin Lizzy made.
Posted by: Kim at August 6, 2005 05:57 PM
And, umm, if that was your last Camp Freddy Radio, you and Dave should set up your own internet radio station. Because you clearly have a lot of fun, and it seems a shame if you stop!
Posted by: Kim at August 6, 2005 06:09 PM
Hi Billy, Thanks for putting my pictures up. You and dave totally made my day. Anyhow here are the professional pictures from wireimage. Tons of great ones.
http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=gls====130823&nbc1=1
I can't wait to get a pro camera so I can be in the big leagues too.
Wendy
Posted by: wendybird at August 7, 2005 01:51 PM
for anyone that wants to know how we got in, I just posted part I of CF HOB story in the Panic Community. Didn't want to hog up this space...
go here if you want to read it. Warning it's a tad bit long
http://thepanicchannel.com/community/index.php?showtopic=2138
Posted by: wendybird at August 7, 2005 06:57 PM
Sounds like you are having a kick ass time Billy. I wish I had as much fun as you seem to have (especially making a living doing it!). Anyway, I am departing for the Netherlands tomorrow (Groningen, Hildesheim Germany (for a gothic rock festival, and then Amsterdam)....Should be interesting. Billy--any requests from the land of liberals?
Posted by: Julia at August 8, 2005 06:49 PM
Billy,
I saw that Tommy Lee's record is to be released Tuesday, 8/9 and was wondering what track(s) you'd be featured on??
Thank you,
Jay
Posted by: Jay at August 8, 2005 09:51 PM
@#$%$##!!!! I am so bummed for not being part of the "reconnaissance", yes, I was invited (thank you Jez), but I had prior commitments to a 7 yr old. Oh well, what can one do?
Loved the pics, Wendy, thanks for capturing everyone!
Elsa.
Posted by: Junebug at August 9, 2005 09:22 AM
It was a blast - next time Junebug!
Hey Billy - forgot to mention your pic guy. What a nice bloke.
(Sam? sorry, it was loud so I'm not sure of his name)
Video in one hand, camera in the other.
So polite (regardless of his t-shirt having 'punch people' written on it! lol) - even when he was being battered by the 'very exited to see Scott Weiland' chick behind him.
He stayed cool & did his job all nite. Awesome!
Cheers!
Posted by: laurie tuttle at August 9, 2005 12:52 PM
Yeah Laurie, for sure! (hopefully it's soon, ahem)
Hey Billy! So what's going on with all things Doheny?
Posted by: Junebug at August 10, 2005 08:59 AM
get the thumbs up yet to discuss your next project you were working on? unless you discussed it already and i missed (i'm a little slow sometimes).
Posted by: bobbi O at August 10, 2005 11:45 AM
Miss you Billy.
Posted by: wendybird at August 10, 2005 02:35 PM
Wendy.. I've had more fun showing everyone your pics and telling them we were "that close". I'm still flying high on that night!
Posted by: Kate at August 10, 2005 04:01 PM
Wendy~Great pics! Thank you ever so much for sharing them. hugs, Lisa xxxx
Posted by: ylais at August 11, 2005 01:55 AM
having billy withdrawal....:S
Billy~
Camp Freddy NYC Vanity Fair October? True?
Fru may play with CF then? Comments?
I was already planning to visit the US (NY/NJ) to see family in October;
I'd love to be able to meet up with other CF fans, 6767'ers...Itanja, Denise, Mike from NYC, Deena...eek..who else is from there? (sorry, bad memory for these things)
love and hugs everyone,
Lisa xxxx
Posted by: ylais at August 11, 2005 02:01 AM