Post by camm o))) on Mar 27, 2006 19:18:19 GMT -5
to whom it may concern/you:
i am officially done booking shows, all of the shows that i have booked for the future are now cancelled. i have had fun doing doing shows for the past two years, and as i have said before, it was one of the most fun times in my life. there are so many memories from these past two years. i honestly think that the shows have molded me to be the person that i am today, somewhat. it opened my eyes to a whole new world. i guess it all started whenever i saw the kodan armada on january 2nd, 2004. that was the first actual 'show' that i ever attended. let me tell you that it was one of the most amazing things i had ever seen, to see a band work in such a true, down to earth, diy (do it yourself) form, just was inspiring to me. it inspired me to book a show that may, and that's how it all started. i began to book shows, and kids would actually come, at first everyone was curious just to check these out, some were stoked, and some were just completely turned off. but for those of you who even came out, let it be known that i appreciate every single one of you. also, while i'm thinking about it, a lot of kids think that i believe that i am superior to everyone. i don't feel this way at all, it actually kinda sucks that people felt that way about me. yes i am an asshole, but i am also a nice guy, and i wouldn't mind talking to you, thats why i tried to go out of my way and talk to everyone that i could. it saddens me that i was that intimidating. but moving on with the story. the so called 'scene' really hit its stride during the 'living touch' days, there were always 100+ kids at the shows, and everyone wasn't afraid to have a good time. i think i felt the most accomplished i ever have, on february 18th, 2005. that was my favorite show i have ever booked, it was in drew hanna's basement, and there were 100+ kids crammed into that basement, that is what i live for. ever since then, it seems that it just all went downhill. kids got egos, and some egos were deflated. there were ups and downs during the past two years, and i really remember the ups, but i'm quitting this whole deal because of the downs. they just seem to be oh so present as of late. i am glad that i was able to give kids an outlet to sing, scream, dance, and just let loose and have fun, but i feel that this chapter in my life is officially over. i have gained and lost friends throughout this whole ordeal, and i think that it has all happened for a reason. just as the ending of this, is happening for a reason. i am really glad that i was able to take a part in this amazing, beautiful scene while it was around, but to be completely honest with you, not to sound like i am taking a lot of pride, but this scene is dead. it has been, i am not stating that because i am no longer going to have a part in it booking wise it is dead (i am not that egotistical.) but certain things just killed it, and there is no way of restoring it. hell maybe a generation down the road will start this thing up again, just like we did. but i mean this from the bottom of my heart, thank you. thank you guys so much. you'll never know what this has done for me.
sincerely,
cameron
i would like to thank the following people/bands: keith lucius, dylan chadwick, daniel montgomery (this would have never made it without you guys helping me), the "hardcore kids", the "screamo kids", kodan armada, ayin, orange light mafia, cheapshot, he loses hearts, gonz, the atlas boys, fight the inertia, anyone who stayed after to help clean up, anyone who talked to me, or helped in any way possible. most importantly thank you.
i am officially done booking shows, all of the shows that i have booked for the future are now cancelled. i have had fun doing doing shows for the past two years, and as i have said before, it was one of the most fun times in my life. there are so many memories from these past two years. i honestly think that the shows have molded me to be the person that i am today, somewhat. it opened my eyes to a whole new world. i guess it all started whenever i saw the kodan armada on january 2nd, 2004. that was the first actual 'show' that i ever attended. let me tell you that it was one of the most amazing things i had ever seen, to see a band work in such a true, down to earth, diy (do it yourself) form, just was inspiring to me. it inspired me to book a show that may, and that's how it all started. i began to book shows, and kids would actually come, at first everyone was curious just to check these out, some were stoked, and some were just completely turned off. but for those of you who even came out, let it be known that i appreciate every single one of you. also, while i'm thinking about it, a lot of kids think that i believe that i am superior to everyone. i don't feel this way at all, it actually kinda sucks that people felt that way about me. yes i am an asshole, but i am also a nice guy, and i wouldn't mind talking to you, thats why i tried to go out of my way and talk to everyone that i could. it saddens me that i was that intimidating. but moving on with the story. the so called 'scene' really hit its stride during the 'living touch' days, there were always 100+ kids at the shows, and everyone wasn't afraid to have a good time. i think i felt the most accomplished i ever have, on february 18th, 2005. that was my favorite show i have ever booked, it was in drew hanna's basement, and there were 100+ kids crammed into that basement, that is what i live for. ever since then, it seems that it just all went downhill. kids got egos, and some egos were deflated. there were ups and downs during the past two years, and i really remember the ups, but i'm quitting this whole deal because of the downs. they just seem to be oh so present as of late. i am glad that i was able to give kids an outlet to sing, scream, dance, and just let loose and have fun, but i feel that this chapter in my life is officially over. i have gained and lost friends throughout this whole ordeal, and i think that it has all happened for a reason. just as the ending of this, is happening for a reason. i am really glad that i was able to take a part in this amazing, beautiful scene while it was around, but to be completely honest with you, not to sound like i am taking a lot of pride, but this scene is dead. it has been, i am not stating that because i am no longer going to have a part in it booking wise it is dead (i am not that egotistical.) but certain things just killed it, and there is no way of restoring it. hell maybe a generation down the road will start this thing up again, just like we did. but i mean this from the bottom of my heart, thank you. thank you guys so much. you'll never know what this has done for me.
sincerely,
cameron
i would like to thank the following people/bands: keith lucius, dylan chadwick, daniel montgomery (this would have never made it without you guys helping me), the "hardcore kids", the "screamo kids", kodan armada, ayin, orange light mafia, cheapshot, he loses hearts, gonz, the atlas boys, fight the inertia, anyone who stayed after to help clean up, anyone who talked to me, or helped in any way possible. most importantly thank you.
