A quote from Bluesfest was bugging me because I was sure it was wrong. But I wasn't taking notes and I couldn't find it anywhere to be sure. Well, I finally found a clip from that night.
Ed Kowalczyk said: "I'd like to thank Busta Rhymes for getting the hell off the stage" and not "I'd like to thank Busta Rhymes for getting the eff off the stage" as the Ottawa Sun reported.
Not that it matters. The point was the same, and from the video I think almost everyone agreed. Also, the reaction from the guy in the hat (I think it's Ed's brother, Adam) is kinda funny. Yay for the video clip!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Alien visit
A UFO was spotted in Ottawa Monday night. Apparently our extraterrestrial counterparts were checking out the Ottawa River. Since there are reports of unidentified lights zipping along the waterway, a booming sound, and now the Department of National Defence is checking out the scene, I think Ottawa's ripe for some conspiracy theories.
A quick search suggests this area is a "UFO hotspot." Here's a gem: Quebec abduction case. Well, it's the nation's capital and the area gets lots of tourists every year, so no one should be surprised the city's charms have reached the ears (or whatever they might have) of those farther afield.
I'm just waiting for the saucer of green men (and women, or whatever they might be) to descend on Parliament Hill.
UPDATE (Wed. July 29): The search is called off. The parties involved were: Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Fire Department, Ottawa Paramedic Service, Gatineau Police, and CFB Trenton Search and Rescue. That's a lot of folks for a light plummeting into the water. An unidentified object has been spotted in the water, but the camera can't get a good look at it, so it will remain a mystery for now. At this point we should cue either the Twilight Zone or X-files music. I vote for X-files.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
F U Busta Rhymes!
If you aren't going to get your sorry self on stage on time, don't force the second act and those waiting to hear them to sit back and wait 30 minutes while you mix your shit. Seriously. What was up with that?
The quick explanation: At Bluesfest Thursday, July 16 and Busta Rhymes is set to play the Bank of America stage at 7 p.m. Live is set to play the nearby Rogers stage at 8 p.m. Busta Rhymes didn't show up on time and instead hit the stage around 8 p.m. So fans at the Rogers stage had to listen to his crap mix for about 30 minutes with NO explanation as to what was going on. Needless to say, the crowd was getting restless waiting for Live while having to listen to something they didn't want to hear. Chants for Live got a quick appearance from Ed, who waved at the crowd and seemed to encourage the chanting, but no announcement, although most surmised Live had to wait because there'd be too much bleed between the competing stages. And at some point during Busta Rhymes attempt at a performance, someone went out, whispered in someone's ear, and then the audience was told he'd have to cut it short. It was a mercy to those gathered for Live when he did, in fact, shut up.
A couple of songs into Live's set, Ed confirmed what everyone had guessed when he thanked Busta Rhymes for getting the hell off the stage so Live could play. That garnered a cheerful response from the crowd. Unfortunately, it meant Live's encore bled into the beginning of Styx's performance. Despite that, it was a great show. Would've been nice to have had those lost 30 minutes. As an aside, Lawrence Gowan as Styx covering Gowan's Criminal Mind was freaking awesome!
The bigger issue is Bluesfest organizers, though. They really weren't in top form Thursday night. Mike Taylor cancelled and they still had him listed on the screens that night. When 8 p.m. rolled around they still had Busta Rhymes set for 7 p.m. and Live set for 8 p.m. I get that they changed the schedule on the fly, but seriously, if you're going to do that, at least make an announcement and don't leave the crowd hanging. Or, better yet, tell the latecomer he didn't make deadline, don't pay him, and run with the next act as scheduled.
I've yet to see an explanation for Busta Rhymes' late appearance. Rumours suggest he got held up in Montreal or was having a fit because he wasn't headlining. Whatever it was, it's not very professional and ended up being just a major fuck up all around.
The quick explanation: At Bluesfest Thursday, July 16 and Busta Rhymes is set to play the Bank of America stage at 7 p.m. Live is set to play the nearby Rogers stage at 8 p.m. Busta Rhymes didn't show up on time and instead hit the stage around 8 p.m. So fans at the Rogers stage had to listen to his crap mix for about 30 minutes with NO explanation as to what was going on. Needless to say, the crowd was getting restless waiting for Live while having to listen to something they didn't want to hear. Chants for Live got a quick appearance from Ed, who waved at the crowd and seemed to encourage the chanting, but no announcement, although most surmised Live had to wait because there'd be too much bleed between the competing stages. And at some point during Busta Rhymes attempt at a performance, someone went out, whispered in someone's ear, and then the audience was told he'd have to cut it short. It was a mercy to those gathered for Live when he did, in fact, shut up.
A couple of songs into Live's set, Ed confirmed what everyone had guessed when he thanked Busta Rhymes for getting the hell off the stage so Live could play. That garnered a cheerful response from the crowd. Unfortunately, it meant Live's encore bled into the beginning of Styx's performance. Despite that, it was a great show. Would've been nice to have had those lost 30 minutes. As an aside, Lawrence Gowan as Styx covering Gowan's Criminal Mind was freaking awesome!
The bigger issue is Bluesfest organizers, though. They really weren't in top form Thursday night. Mike Taylor cancelled and they still had him listed on the screens that night. When 8 p.m. rolled around they still had Busta Rhymes set for 7 p.m. and Live set for 8 p.m. I get that they changed the schedule on the fly, but seriously, if you're going to do that, at least make an announcement and don't leave the crowd hanging. Or, better yet, tell the latecomer he didn't make deadline, don't pay him, and run with the next act as scheduled.
I've yet to see an explanation for Busta Rhymes' late appearance. Rumours suggest he got held up in Montreal or was having a fit because he wasn't headlining. Whatever it was, it's not very professional and ended up being just a major fuck up all around.
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