The Lookout Mama Report Archive 2: 6/1/96 - 7/5/96 Brought to you by Sheila Lookout Mama Lipschutz (LkoutMama@aol.com) |
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This page is a log of reports made by Lookout Mama to the Rust List, of her contacts with Lookout Management. Some of the news here may not make a lot of sense when taken out of that context. Subscribe to the Rust List to get ALL of the info...
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Date: Fri, 5 Jul 1996 17:42:44 -0400 (EDT)
Lookout has been closed these past 2 days so I've been unable to reach Jill for info about who to contact for Rustrows. I will fax her a reminder tonite and then call again on Monday.
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: Possible Rust Rows
Jill called today and told me that she will get me a list of promoters for the upcoming dates as soon as possible. Soon as I get this you will all know who to contact for the Rustrows. She knows time is of the essence and will get it to me as soon as possible.
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: Rust Rows - not good news
Well, was unable to get thru to Jill today but I did find out why she's probably not returning my calls about the Rust Rows for those shows going on sale this week.
For Jill to release anything she has to clear it thru Frank and/or Elliot. They are both in Europe right now, with you know who. So, by the time she gets to them and gets the proper permission and gets the wheels rolling it's probably gonna be too late. By some miracle say she gets a go ahead tomorrow and I find out about it around 4 pm (eastern). That gives me a few hours to get it to the list or to those who have volunteered to take care of their regions. And if my server or anyone else's is funky there's more time wasted. They, in turn, have around 24 hours or less, to find out who needs tix and arrange things. And this pretty much kills off a lot of folks on digest mode. And this is the best case scenario.
Best thing for folks to do now is if tickets for your venue go on sale this weekend, plan it out amongst yourselves with other Rusties. The extra day won't be much help but it's a bit.
Now, if your venue is not going on sale this weekend or Monday, please let me know. With a little more time to bug the shit out of Lookout maybe we can get something going.....
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: Of Rustrows and Dead Men
Incarcerated Jim and Jeff from the land where everything is cheaper than it looks asked about the Dead Man promo cd. There were 2 other requests as well but I forgot who. Could those 2 folks get in touch with me. I'm trying to keep a record of who was interested.
Also, fax is in to Lookout asking for Rustrows. I will call them late afternoon (their time) tomorrow and see if anything can be done.
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: Rustrows
I'm sending a fax to Lookout this afternoon asking about the possibility of getting Rustrows in the following cities:
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: Re: Dead Man song not released on sound track CD
The acoustic version of Dead Man is on the single only. Not sure if it's just released as a promo disk or if you can get it. If there's enough interest I can ask Vapor and if it's not released commercially see if we can maybe buy it thru them.
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: Washington DC Mini-Row
OK, since I had no idea John Kearney was also working this one I went ahead and tried to score some tickets for the Nissan Pavillion. I was only able to come up with 12 and when I called to confirm info Susan at the Box Office told me about John's 30 tickets. So, after speaking with John, we took my 12 and added it to his 30 which leaves 42 tix for that venue as well. So, if you need DC tickets go thru John - he's handling that Rustrow. And give him a big round of applause. Ya gotta admire a Rustie who's willing to foot the whole bill on his plastic. Hey John, got any left for those t-shirts? :-}
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: Washington DC Mini-Rustrow
I have a mini one for the Nissan Pavillion - just waiting to see how many tix and what the price will be (they're the high price seats but there may be a service charge). If I have no info posted here by the time you all leave work call me tonite for info. 954-752-3171
For those of you in Boston and New York - Cellar Door does not handle these 2 shows so I can't get the Rustrow. By the time I figure out who does and contact Lookout to contact them, I'm afraid it'll be too late. I'm gonna try one more place, but it doesn't look good guys - I'm sorry....
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: All Folks Going to the Walnut Creek Show
Tried to send an e-mail to the list of folks I have, but several messages keep bouncing back to me as undeliverable. If you're planning on Walnut Creek...
We have the Rustrow. I'm supposed to call the promoter around 3 to get the info as to where to send how much for the tickets. If you're not going to be online later this afternoon (4 or after) please call me tonite and I'll relay the info. I think you all have my phone #. If not, email me with yours and I'll call.
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: Of Rust Rows & Tour Dates
OK, here's the absolute latest as of 1:47 pm today from Jill at Lookout. The following dates are confirmed dates for the tour and tickets are going on sale tomorrow (we know all this already btw)
August:
9 - Charlotte, NC
10 - Atlanta, GA
12 - Raleigh, NC
13 - Barstow, VA (Washington, DC)
15 - Virginia Beach, VA
16 - Camden, NJ
19 - Madison Square Garden
21 - Mansfield, MA
22 - Mansfield, MA
25 - Saratoga, NY
31 - Toronto, Canada
The next group is, what Jill called TBA (to be announced). Simply put, they're 95% confirmed but tickets won't be on sale until next week.
August
18 - Jones Beach Theater, NY
28 - Deer Creek, Ind.
September
01 - Clarkston, MI
05 - Austin, TX
06 - Tinley Park, IL
11 - Irvine Meadows, CA
12 - Devore, CA
The next group are rumors and also on the TBA list but subject to change at any minute:
August
27 - Cleveland
29 - Cleveland OR Milwaukee
September
03 - Pittsburgh
07 - Minneapolis
09 - Denver
14 - Seattle
15 - Portland
17 - San Francisco
Some of the first group of TBA's will have tickets going on sale next week so watch for it. I should, by mid-week, also have confirmation on that second group of TBA's - if they're real, if the dates are correct, etc.
Now, Rustrows.
We have the Raleigh Rustrow. I will have the final information after 3:00 today. God, I hope they take checks cuz my husband lost his Mastercard and I had to cancel my account this afternoon! :-[ When I speak to the person I'm to call I will also find out if Washington DC and anywhere else is also included and if not, how I can get you guys the row(s) as well. Stay tuned.....
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: Tour Dates????
Well Jill gave me the go-ahead today to release the North American Tour dates to Rust. The only problem is that she forgot to give me the dates! She was supposed to call me this afternoon and never did. What I have now is basically just the stuff that's already out there. The differences being that I show August 18th as being at Jones Beach, Cleveland tentatively scheduled for August 27th, 29th, and September 4th, Austin still on, and the 29th of August also being reserved for Milwaukee.
I will start bugging Lookout again tomorrow.
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: Possible Rustrow??????
Just this second got off the phone with Jill at Lookout. She will have an answer about our Raleigh Rustrow for me by tomorrow afternoon (she hopes). She originally thought she'd have it for me tonite but (please don't kill me) I told her I won't be home to get it from her (sorry guys - - prior commitment!)
Here's hoping.....
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: Rustrows????
For some reason the upcoming show in Raleigh North Carolina is drawing between 20 - 25 Rusties and their friends/family/significant others.
So because of this, and because I'm going myself (she says selfishly), I'm using this show as a "test case" in getting Rustrows. I've been in contact with Lookout and we'll see what happens. I will know in a day or 2. If it flies here, I will then ask about other venues as we hear about them.
Of course, as soon as I hear anything so do you all.
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: Spoke to Lookout......
And dates are not allowed to be released yet. Possibly Monday. I mentioned that several venues are confirming on their own already. Was told that if you hear it that way, then it's true.
BTW, anybody going to the Walnut Creek show in North Carolina please get hold of me ASAP. Thanks.
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: Life, the Universe and Madison Square
Got off the phone with Don at Metro Entertainment and here's the latest as of 4:15 pm. Tickets for the Garden WILL NOT be going on sale this Saturday. Lollapalooza or some such thing (he told me - I forgot) will be sold instead. Neil tix go on sale THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY (June 22nd).
As for dates, believe it or not they are not confirmed and won't be until it's time to issue the tickets! (So how are they gonna print them?????) According to Don, as of this typing the 19th of August should be correct and, although he does not know the actual date, there should also be a 2nd show at the Garden as well. So whoever told us a few days ago that the 21st is the other night may very well be correct. Still waiting for "official confirmation" from Lookout but right now I'd definitely go with this info. However, if I were you guys I would definitely post a scout or someone at Ticketbastard and/or the Garden tomorrow JUST IN CASE.
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: The Garden????
Spoke with Jill tonite to try and clear up the MSG rumor and find out if I could get those promised dates early. Her answers were, that the Garden date is not yet cast in stone. Don't know what they're waiting for, with tickets going on sale this Saturday but apparently the ink isn't dry on the contract as of 4'ish today Eastern Time. She's gonna try and get me a definitive answer tomorrow.
As for the rest of the tour dates, release has been pushed back. I may have them Friday but should have them for sure Monday. Seems that the booking agency who has handled Neil since they day he bought Old Black is putting the last minute details on the Eurotour starting Monday and has several dates outstanding that have not been firmed up yet since they've been rather busy.
I will keep bugging Lookout daily until we get some sort of answer about MSG out of somebody, somewhere!!
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: Re: Tour dates
On Tue, 11 Jun 1996, Randy Schechter wrote:
> There have been several tour dates posted to the listRandy (and Rust),
> in an almost offhand way in the last 24 hours---where
> is this info coming from? Does anyone have the full
> list of dates yet?
Tour dates are not available yet. My last call to Lookout I was told that I will have them by Wednesday evening. However, I do have a fax in to Jill (and will be calling later today on it) to see if it's at least possible to confirm the rumor of the Madison Square Garden date(s) at this time since it's only one day before we're supposed to have the whole enchilada.
When I posted my info on the availability date to Rust last week (this coming Saturday), the gentleman at Metro Entertainment who told me that did not know the dates of the concert at that time either. Apparently it has been confirmed that tickets will be on sale this Saturday (according to several Rusties) and I would imagine if you can get that info confirmed then you ought to be able to find out in advance what date(s) you're buying them for. Also trying to track down any info on the rumored Toronto date as well, including the Oasis rumor. Soon as I have ANYTHING I will let you all know.
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: More neat HyperRust stuff
Spoke to Lookout tonite - Jill swears I'll have those dates Wednesday. Looks like the rest of Rust may beat me to it... :-} (I will check that Toronto date and the Oasis possibility). Anyway, the reason she called me was to put me in touch with a gentleman named David from Metro Entertainment. They're somehow connected to Neil's tour and the publicity around it. (I don't think I'd make a good reporter - I forget to ask stuff like HOW he's connected).
He's heard of Rust through Lookout and wanted to know all about the "internet Neil Young Fan Club" as Lookout has been calling us (don'tcha love it!). He wanted to know if we had a press release about us!!!! When I got done laughing I told him about HyperRust and while we were talking, he was plugging into HyperRust on his computer (nice to have 2 phone lines). And, guess what? He's gonna be in touch with David Lybrand and hopes to be able to post press releases about the upcoming tour to HyperRust as well as trying to get us those tour dates even before Lookout. He was the one who told me, in passing, about the Garden although he didn't have the dates either.
I'm sure after RE*AC*TOR speaks to him he can fill us in more on what's going on. But is this getting cooler by the minute or what? As long as we don't have to pay dues or nothin'..... :-}
And, as an aside to any of the folks at Lookout, Vapor, Reprise, Media, and all connected with Neil (and Neil hisself if he's out there), thanks for the vote of confidence in Rust and HyperRust. You guys are hooked to the best damn group of people and the best web page out there!!!!! And Mia, if you're out there, I'm posting that Customers review tomorrow....
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}
Subject: Sponsored by........Vapor??????
Mornin' all! A small bit of news - interesting at the very least.
Firstly, get the obligatory bad news/no news out of the way. Frank was in meetings all day yesterday so no news on dates yet. Will throw Cinnamon Girl's info about August 9th up to them on Monday and see if I can get them to expand on that . Thanks CG - your sources are great!!!!
OK, now....
Got home yesterday to find my husband telling me a lady named Mia from
some record company called me. Check the machine and find out it's Mia
from Vapor Records. NO idea what she wants - figured maybe she was
calling to thank me for being the only person in South Florida to buy
Dead Man or something. :-} (Re-Ac-Tor, you're closer to Central Fla...)
Note from RE*AC*TOR: Bullshit! I'm only one county north of you...! :-)Call her up and she tells me that Lookout gave her my number and she wanted to touch base with me about a few things...
*** it's all illusion anyway ***
. . . . . Sheila
. . . . . {Lookout Mama}