Tonight at the Baked Potato...

[Virgil]

Hey Friends,

I forgot to mention in my tour dates page that we will be playing at the Baked Potato in Hollywood tonight (July 18th). By 'we' I mean:

Tony MacAlpine (guitar)
Steve Weingart (keys)
Ric Fierabracci (bass)
Virgil Donati (drums)

Sorry for the last minute notice, but I just figured I should let you guys know. See you all there!

By the way, thanks for all the interesting posts on the message board so far!

Cheers!

Virgil

[DoubleBass_Rob]

Why must I be stuck here in Australia :(, I'm missing all the cool gigs

[v1rotate]

Why am I stuck here in Scotland, IS there even any good gigs here!!!

[mike portnoy]

yup!!go to some good ol traditional scottish bagpipes performance!! :D LOL!! nah really, had a friend who wen to scotland...Very nice place but never really heard of any gigs there!!:)

[rythmtroll]

HOLY SHIT I JUST SAW THE VIRGIL DONATI BAND AT THE BAKED POTATO. AND AS USUAL VIRGIL RIPPED IT UP. HE PLAYED "ALIEN HIP HOP" AND MANY OTHERS. OH YEAH !!!! A NEW STRAIGHT AHEAD FAST AS FUCK JAZZ TUNE CALLED "MIND OVER" AND SO FABULOUS WAS IT. TALKED TO HIM AFTER AND WE HAD A NICE CHAT ABOUT "GROUND ZERO" AND "MY BROKEN HAND".(I really do have a broken hand, its not the name of a PLANET X song). AND IF YOU WERE'NT THERE THAN I HAVE TO TELL YOU ....HA! HA! HA! YOU MISSED OUT ON A FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE AND I DID'NT. NEXT SHOW IS AUGUST 1ST AND 2ND AT THE BAKED POTATO RIGHT OFF LANKERSHIM AND CAHUENGA .BE THERE OR ROT IN HELL WHILE LISTENING TO LARS ULRICH PLAY TO YOU FOR ALL ETERNITY. RYTHMTROLL@YAHOO.COM HERE SAYING GOODBYE TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT. LISTEN TO VIRGIL........ PEACE+

[v1rotate]

Nice one rythmtroll, it's been awhile since I've seen Virg play but I'm blown away everytime I see him. It sort of has that effect. Even when he plays straight ahead it's a killer (Southern Sons/Lungfish). Last gig I saw was the "OTV" gig in Richmond in Melbourne Oz, Phil Turcio was also a killer, such a great musical talent and great songwriter.

[jimi]

Wow!! That's the kinda gig i'm saving up to go to sometime, but there never seems to be enough notice to be able to book a flight and hotel and actually find out where the famed Baked Potato is. Glad you enjoyed it rythmtroll :)

[rythmtroll]

ANYONE READING THIS IN THE STUDIO CITY AREA SHOULD DEFINITLY MAKE AN EFFORT TO COME SEE VIRGIL AND FRIENDS AT THE BAKED POTATO AUGUST 1st &2nd. COMMON I WANT TO SEE THAT PLACED FILLED. AND SO DOES HE. I CAN TELL THAT HE REALLY APPRECIATES A LARGE CROWED. THE PATATO WAS JAMMED PACKED WHEN I SAW IN THERE . ALMOST HARD TO BREATH. SO IF YOU MAKE IT TO THE SHOW, TRY NOT TO BREATH TOO HARD. HE NEEDS ALL THE OXYGEN HE CAN GET! AND IF YOUR READING THIS MR.DONATI, IM THE KID WITH THE BROKEN LEFT 5th MEDATARSOL IN MY HAND. THANKS ALOT FOR SIGNING MY CAST!

[TUDW]

that sucks, im 15, and never have i seen virgil live part when 1 was 14 when i saw him at TUDW2002 on sunday. When is or better yet will he ever come home, just for 1 or 2 concerts? dont disapoint us. Ur a lucky bastard rythmtroll, considered urself very lucky and privilged (is that how u spell it?) any way, catch u later

from the clubs of melbourne

[rythmtroll]

Sorry about the curse words. Im a troll what can I say. No more ba words I promise. Sorry Mr. Donati but I will be at the "Baked Potato" gigs on the 1st & 2nd. I ve got a broken hand but my right one will be groovin and keeping time with you. later. rythmtroll here signing out.

[rythmtroll]

And yes Im very greatful for being able to enjoy his performance. I'll watch the show with you in mind TUDW. If that makes you feel better.

[jess_s_domain]

[QUOTE=DoubleBass_Rob]Why must I be stuck here in Australia :(, I'm missing all the cool gigs[/QUOTE

Dear Rob,
Awwww, I'm sorry you're stuck in Australia. What brings you that way? Just curious. Well, the music world will be waiting for you when you come back :) and with even more and better stuff.


Have fun while you're down under,
Jessica~~~

[STRAT]

Hey Virgil, you need to bring that Fusion stuff out east like NYC, Well maybe you should wait to spring or summer. This winter has really sucked so far, More snow on the way Monday!

[Christopher]

Just incase people dont know, this is a pretty old thread from way back in July. It's funny that someone just revived it :)

Cheers!

[Mack N Drum]

Just incase people dont know, this is a pretty old thread from way back in July. It's funny that someone just revived it :)

Cheers!
Yeah! I'm just like, "What the heck?"

[patrick casey]

I bought a copy of that show on dvd it was an amazing show. Virgils solo was awesome and that was Rics last show before he got married.

[johnz]

Hey Friends,

I forgot to mention in my tour dates page that we will be playing at the Baked Potato in Hollywood tonight (July 18th). By 'we' I mean:

Tony MacAlpine (guitar)
Steve Weingart (keys)
Ric Fierabracci (bass)
Virgil Donati (drums)

Sorry for the last minute notice, but I just figured I should let you guys know. See you all there!

By the way, thanks for all the interesting posts on the message board so far!

Cheers!

Virgil

Virgil,

Enjoyed your latest lesson on the single paradiddle with inversions.

It sounds like you were using them, along with standard doubles, to solo over the top of inverted and standard doubles on your bass drum during your Opole Poland solo. You make it look so easy.

I will try to stop by the Baked Potato tonight (21st) to see you and the band.

JohnZ

[nevesis]

Virgil,

Enjoyed your latest lesson on the single paradiddle with inversions.

It sounds like you were using them, along with standard doubles, to solo over the top of inverted and standard doubles on your bass drum during your Opole Poland solo. You make it look so easy.

I will try to stop by the Baked Potato tonight (21st) to see you and the band.

JohnZ

Sorry dude, but this thread is over two years old. ;)

[Christopher]

HAHA, this thread discombobulated me. I seriously thought Virgil beat me to the punch by posting about his gig at the Baked Potato last night (July 21st, 2005!)

:)