By now you should have everything set and ready… impatiently waiting for applications at the Rogue site to open. Feeling a little under the gun yet? Wait! What? You’re still thinking about it? Applications open Oct.1, yo! Did you not read Part 1 from a couple of weeks ago? I’m not going through all of that over again so I’ll wait while you catch up… (you may want to pay special attention to the “ass …
In just under a month applications will open for the 2010 Rogue Performance Festival. This means that if you are thinking about performing or showing in the fest… stop thinking and start moving. Here is some free advice toward that end. THE BASICS: 1. DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT TO DO NOW! The application period opens in less than a month (October 1) and are accepted on a “first received, first accepted process” – this means …
By all accounts (and through my own observations) it was a success. Kudos to all involved – organizers, performers and audience members! You done good. You should be proud of your accomplishments. This will be my final post on observations/commentary for this year’s fest. AUDIENCES: The (observed) demographic was interesting this year. For the most part it seemed like an older more established crowd was lining up for shows. I guess this could be taken …
I had one of those nights on Wednesday. Suicide Lounge was playing at the Starline Grill. The company was great. I had a scotch or 4 and even got up to sing. For a while, I was away from the realities of life… and that is always worth the count. I’ll let the pictures say the rest. Click the flashing sign to find out what Da Count is all about.
In my last written post I wrote an “outside in” commentary focusing on certain aspects of the Rogue. This one will focus on an “inside out” perspective. The topic today is… SHOWS Since the Rogue began these 3 questions have been a constant… they are asked even today. What is the Rogue? What kind of shows are at the Rogue? What is a Rogue show? The first two questions are pretty accurately answered in THIS …
This is from last night. Yes, the witness protection program allowed a pic of me this time.
… (completely-from start to end) over this weekend than I have ever experienced since the conception of the Rogue over 8 years ago. (10 shows, yo!) Even though I “officially” retired from running it in 2006 I was still involved in some capacity for the next year and a half. This year my fingerprint is practically non-existent. So that frees me up quite a bit… at least later in the day to float between shows. …
as per usual… there are none of me. Click for bigger views.
… as the Rogue kicked off it’s 8th year. Before I go any further let me first state that my postings on things Rogue this year will not include reviews of shows. Simply because I don’t feel it is my place to do… being still associated with the festival even though I am not involved… and haven’t been for a while. I will however give you a glimpse of the events… perhaps even with pictures. …
