So the Jet City Comic-Con has come and gone and unfortunetly for me it was a bust! I sold two prints for a whopping profit of $10! Considering my costs for gas to Seattle and back,convention fee,prints cost was totaling 170 plus dollars...yeah not very good, but I did meet some cool people and at least got my artwork looked at by hundreds of people. The convention attendance was farely low. I just think the economy is still taking a tole on people.
I have a couple commission pieces I am working on and have the first issue of my comic book done. Now I need to turn in the final draft to the print house and we're set. Issue 1 of "Diner Of The Dead" will be $10 and signed by myself and my partner Ben "1314" Hansen.
Speaking of "1314" , I don't do this often and toot other peoples horns(whoops does that sound bad?)but comic book artist Ben Hansen is a guy who has paid his dues and really deserves that big break in comics that some artists get to have. I've known Ben the better part of a decade and he has constantly been striving to improve and break into the business,which is by no means an easy thing to do! Ben has a great work ethic and is constantly at the art table or computer working on comics and single art pieces.
Ben is also one of those rare people that is always totally willing to help out fellow artists, whether it be teaching techniques in photoshop or showing them tips on panel layouts. He's not out for number one and looking to step on people along the way, far from it, he's a genuine great person and someone whom I consider to be one of my closest friends.
Ben has been published by comic publishers Bluewater,Moonstone,Arcana, and Dark Brain. If you go on the art page www.deviantart.com and type in 1314 then you will see Ben's vast diverse body of work.
Also a quick plug for my buddies the Knapp brothers aka whatcom county film makers extraordinaire! They have an indy film coming out soon, "Fantastic Stan Goes To Hell" you can see many of the trailers by hopping over to YouTube and entering in the above movie title. I have two roles in the film that is sure to become a local classic!
Many of you readers know that I have talked many,many times about online dating. Well I am happy to say that I am now one of those success stories because I am madly in love with a woman I met on a dating website a little while back. She was the first to send me a little flower and "Hello" in my inbox and it started from there. From our first phone conversation there was instant connection and shortly there after love! I have never felt so connected to a person in my life and she feels the same.
I have an aspiration to want to make a pro wrestling video game. If anyone has ever played the "Def Jam" wrestling games from the X-box/PS2 will know what kind of style I'm going for . I want to have the game set back in the hayday of "wrasslin"- the 1980's. The characters would be more comic book style looking and the music would be alot of 80's butt rock. The arenas would be full of personality as the wrestlers themselves. I would want a killer commentary from the ringside wrestling announcers. So many wrestling games have a bad to no commentary running through matches. I want to change that!
There would be a cast of 20 wrestlers, 6 tag teams, and 8 female wrestlers. I would have a huge amount of customization in the create a character mode. I would have a build a ring mode and a create your wrestling belt mode.
If anyone would be interested in colaborating , please let me know!
Cheers
Stephen
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Random randomness
Hiya kids, it's your ol' pal Stephen writing about nothing again! Had some thoughts I wanted to put down to computer screen or is that up? Hmm?
This is America and filled with many people of various religions and cultures. What I don't like is certain Christian groups or individuals that say that Christianity is the definitive religion and those whom believe otherwise will go to hell. Wow, really guys? So a man or woman goes through life doing good things for other people in need yet because they may be Muslim/Buddhist/Atheist, that they deserve to go to hell? That does not sound something Jesus Christ would have approved of!
On the other side of the coin are Atheists who think that because people believe in religion or a higher power that they are idiots and are always wrong. I'm not saying all Atheists think this way. Most are decent people who just go along with their everyday lives, however there are some who mock people who believe in something greater than themselves. What harm are they causing? If a person leads a richer more fulfilling life from believing in God then I say more power to them. If a person believes that when we die we just die, then that's great if that works for them.
9/11/01 was a horribly sad day for America. Today was the ten year anniversary of that tragedy. Many people are mourning in their own ways or showing pride by displaying an American flag or wearing a NYFD t-shirt. What I hate seeing are tv shows that go into the conspiracy theories of the who/why/what of the event. Can't we just have a day of remembrance as opposed to crazy conspiracy nuts on talk radio saying that the event was caused by the Bush administration or aliens from outer space,etc... Give it a fucking rest already!!!
Star Wars is being released on Blu Ray and it's causing alot of controversy because Mr. Lucas has put it on himself to yet again tamper with the original trilogy. Why does he feel the need to do this? Well, I can tell you that money is the main reason, why else? Look I understand as a fellow artist that sometimes when you look back on an older piece of art that you know you can do much better now. You have more skills and better equipment. I would not however go and draw on an old piece of artwork and then put it out as a special edition! I personally don't understand why George Lucas won't give many fans what they want a re-release the original trilogy in its untampered form. No cgi or extra scenes with Boba Fett. Han shoots first! Just clean up the picture and redo the sound for THX standards and well be happy as a Rancor eating a fat Gammorean guard.
Ok kids the night grows old and I'm heading for bed
Until next time...
This is America and filled with many people of various religions and cultures. What I don't like is certain Christian groups or individuals that say that Christianity is the definitive religion and those whom believe otherwise will go to hell. Wow, really guys? So a man or woman goes through life doing good things for other people in need yet because they may be Muslim/Buddhist/Atheist, that they deserve to go to hell? That does not sound something Jesus Christ would have approved of!
On the other side of the coin are Atheists who think that because people believe in religion or a higher power that they are idiots and are always wrong. I'm not saying all Atheists think this way. Most are decent people who just go along with their everyday lives, however there are some who mock people who believe in something greater than themselves. What harm are they causing? If a person leads a richer more fulfilling life from believing in God then I say more power to them. If a person believes that when we die we just die, then that's great if that works for them.
9/11/01 was a horribly sad day for America. Today was the ten year anniversary of that tragedy. Many people are mourning in their own ways or showing pride by displaying an American flag or wearing a NYFD t-shirt. What I hate seeing are tv shows that go into the conspiracy theories of the who/why/what of the event. Can't we just have a day of remembrance as opposed to crazy conspiracy nuts on talk radio saying that the event was caused by the Bush administration or aliens from outer space,etc... Give it a fucking rest already!!!
Star Wars is being released on Blu Ray and it's causing alot of controversy because Mr. Lucas has put it on himself to yet again tamper with the original trilogy. Why does he feel the need to do this? Well, I can tell you that money is the main reason, why else? Look I understand as a fellow artist that sometimes when you look back on an older piece of art that you know you can do much better now. You have more skills and better equipment. I would not however go and draw on an old piece of artwork and then put it out as a special edition! I personally don't understand why George Lucas won't give many fans what they want a re-release the original trilogy in its untampered form. No cgi or extra scenes with Boba Fett. Han shoots first! Just clean up the picture and redo the sound for THX standards and well be happy as a Rancor eating a fat Gammorean guard.
Ok kids the night grows old and I'm heading for bed
Until next time...
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Jet City Comic-Con !!!
Hey gang I am going to be working at the Jet City Comic-Con in beautiful Seattle September 24th. It's going to be held at the Seattle center convention http://www.jetcitycomicshow.com This is the site to check out the finer details (directions,parking,etc..) I am going to be selling a number of 8 1/2" by 11" prints for $5 bucks.Also this year is a first for me because I am going to also be selling original pieces of artwork! They are going to be running $20 dollars and up.
Unlike some artists, my autograph is always free on every pic or if you want me to sign your t-shirt,paper,child,lol, I can do that too! Also at Jet City is the star of the 80's tv series "The Greatest American Hero" William Katt!! He was also in the classic horror flick "Carrie" and cult movie "House". I'm stoked to get to meet him!
Also I am going to be handing out flyers for the indy film I'm in "Fantastic Stan Goes To Hell". It's done by the soon to be famous Knapp Bros. It stars local popular music artist Jenni Potts and tv and film star Gabe the bulldog!! You may have seen Gabe recently on the hit tv show "America's Got Talent". The movie is going to be alot of fun and will hopefully get a fall release. Be sure to go to the "Fantastic Stan Goes To Hell "Facebook fan page and become a fan and you'll get regular updates on the film and other fun tidbits. Support local cinema!
Cheers
Stephen Whitener
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Too controversial for the paper!!!!
So recently I submitted a letter to the Skagit Herald and their website about the cancellation of the Rocky and Kristine Fields karaoke show at the Skagit Valley Casino. I was sent a reply this morning stating that the article was slanderous towards the casino and was an internal dispute between the Fields and the casino.
I guess I can somewhat understand the papers side of it, but how is this slanderous if it's true? Since this is America and I have free speech, I'm going to exercise that right and let you folks read the letter that I submitted to the paper..
So that is it kids. I hope all of my Facebook friends read this. I'm sure they all won't but I digress... If at least some of you read this and make your voice heard then my job has been accomplished!
Cheers,
Stephen
I guess I can somewhat understand the papers side of it, but how is this slanderous if it's true? Since this is America and I have free speech, I'm going to exercise that right and let you folks read the letter that I submitted to the paper..
Hello my name is Stephen and I am a huge karaoke fan. I try to go out for karaoke at least once a week. I live in Bellingham and in town unfortunately there are not many quality karaoke shows to go to, so when I do go out I would wait until Thursday evening and go to the Skagit Valley Casino to attend the Rocky and Kristine karaoke show.
I have been attending the Rocky and Kristine show for nearly four years. They have been running a show there for seven years. They have a very large fan base that come from as far north as Vancouver, B.C to Olympia – this really says something about the product they put out if people are willing to drive up to two hours out of their way for a karaoke show!
The karaoke at the Skagit casino is held in a section called “The Winners Lounge”, it’s a nice spacious room with a very large stage for people to cut loose and perform on. There is a large screen tv that shows music videos between karaoke singers. The sound quality here is fantastic! Rocky knows how to make the singers sound the best they possibly can. I know that when I come here I am confident that I’m going to be at the top of my game.
Of course Rocky doesn’t do this by himself. He has a partner in crime, his wife Kristine who is out with the audience making sure the sound is perfect and gives Rocky the thumbs up or down until it’s just right. Kristine is what I would refer to as the first lady of karaoke in the northwest. She is a very sweet, caring down to Earth person who makes everyone who walks into the Winners Lounge feel welcome.
Rocky Fields also makes people feel good about themselves as early in the evening he comes out and shakes hands with and hugs the patrons attending the show. No matter what a persons skill level at singing, he is always very encouraging and it just makes you want to go back up and sing again and again.
The Fields karaoke show is like a family gathering because most of the audiences are people who return week in and week out. It’s like the classic tv show Cheers- everybody knows your name! I have met many, many wonderful people from all walks of life here. We all go over and give hugs to one another and catch up on our daily lives and talk about the songs we’re singing for the eve.
This is what sets Rocky and Kristine’s show above the rest and that’s the family atmosphere feel. This is my karaoke home….and now unfortunately that home has been taken away! Two weeks ago was the last karaoke show that the Fields are doing at the Skagit Casino. I was told that they received a letter at the last minute stating that their show would be ending. No reason was given to the what or why’s of this choice of action.
Dozens and dozens of people were shocked to hear this, myself included. Why would the casino end something that so many people love and spend hard earned dollars at their establishment? I don’t believe it would be budgetary cutbacks. I have sent a letter to the casino asking why as have many other people, however none have gotten any response what so ever.
The Skagit Valley Casino has a fan page on the popular social network Facebook and many people have been going there to voice their opinions on the matter. Their posts are almost immediately taken off. Why is this? Does the casino not care about what the public thinks or look for ways to improve their business? By taking away the karaoke here they have now lost thousands of dollars of revenue that the crowds brought in, not to mention the amount of joy that had been brought to so many people…
I’m asking anyone out there who is a karaoke fan, singer, or just from any walk of life who believes in doing the right thing and please write to the Skagit casino and let them know that they should keep the Rocky and Kristine Fields karaoke show going! I for one am not going to be supporting the casino anymore until the Fields are back. Many other patrons are with me on this!
Thank you everyone for reading and thank you to Rocky and Kristine for the wonderful memories and friendship.
Sincerely,
Stephen Whitener
So that is it kids. I hope all of my Facebook friends read this. I'm sure they all won't but I digress... If at least some of you read this and make your voice heard then my job has been accomplished!
Cheers,
Stephen
Thursday, August 25, 2011
More on online dating,opinions on MJ and more!!
Lately I've been a blogging fool....My mind runs 24-7 so I think it really helps sometimes just to jot my ideas down on digital paper. I want to add some other tidbits I thought about on online dating.
- It's wonderful if you include half a dozen pics of yourself on a dating site,however have a full body shot in one of them. I am certainly no Brad Pitt, but I have at least one full body shot. If you are that insecure about yourself then why do it?
- Don't have pics of you with your ex or another guy kissing. Why not? DUH!!! There is nothing more unappealing than going through a profile and seeing a pic of the girl and some dude doing the ol' bump in grind on the dance floor!
- Put some info about yourself on your profile! Profiles I ignore and the ones that just say," Message me later about this" How bout I don't "message" you at all! I like to see people who put their interests there and what they're looking for.
- On a side note I appeared to make some people upset last week when I posted that women who have just gotten out of bad relationships shouldn't put themselves out there. I want to clarify what I'm saying here so there isn't any misunderstanding. I have been on a couple dates from online sites and the ladies had literally been out of their previous relationship a week or a few months prior. They were also going on about how shitty their boyfriend was or that they want them back. I don't have time for these types of people! If a person needs time to heal then take time out of dating for a while and do so!
Make sure you are ready to give 100% to a new person of interest instead of making your date feel like they did something wrong..... ok I've gotten that all out of my system. No more is going to be said about it, so time to move on to my next subject.
Micheal Jackson was one of the best performers ever- bar none. Whether you do or don't like his music, you still have to give the man some props. Back in '83 when I was nine years old I listened to the "Thriller" album countless times and danced around and sang along. This album I believe featured about 12-13 tracks and every single one was a multi-platinum hit! Can you say the same thing about Nickelback? I don't think so, but I digest...;-D
About a decade ago there was a huge amount of controversy because a small group of parents came out and accused Micheal of molesting their children when they went over to sleep with him. Ok the first thing is why did the parents wait months or years to say anything? The second thing is is that if you let a ten year old sleep over with a forty- five year old single man in his bed then what is wrong with you as a parent?
I sure as hell wouldn't let my daughter do that! I think what it comes down to is the almighty dollar. The parents wanted to get rich quick and they found a sleazeball lawyer to help them out. Do I think Micheal Jackson was a normal person? No, I don't. Micheal definitely has some issues, but I really don't want to believe he was a child molester. I just hope as time passes people will just remember the music and not the controversy.
I finally sat down the other afternoon to watch what some call the worst movie ever- Troll 2. I have seen some horrible movies in my day and I wouldn't say it's the worst I've ever seen but it sure as hell ranks up there with them! I know this flick has become a cult phenomenon and has midnight showings across the country. Some questions get raised right away watching this film. Why is the movie called Troll 2 when the monsters are in fact Goblins? Also why did it take the main family in the film an hour to figure out that the town of Nilbog was Goblin spelled backwards? Anywho, there are plot holes aplenty and acting that makes Shatner seem like DeNiro. I suggest that if anyone has a weekly bad movie night, then by all means rent or buy Troll 2...because you can't piss on hospitality. I won't allow it!* - * This is an actual line from the film
Cheers
Stephen
- It's wonderful if you include half a dozen pics of yourself on a dating site,however have a full body shot in one of them. I am certainly no Brad Pitt, but I have at least one full body shot. If you are that insecure about yourself then why do it?
- Don't have pics of you with your ex or another guy kissing. Why not? DUH!!! There is nothing more unappealing than going through a profile and seeing a pic of the girl and some dude doing the ol' bump in grind on the dance floor!
- Put some info about yourself on your profile! Profiles I ignore and the ones that just say," Message me later about this" How bout I don't "message" you at all! I like to see people who put their interests there and what they're looking for.
- On a side note I appeared to make some people upset last week when I posted that women who have just gotten out of bad relationships shouldn't put themselves out there. I want to clarify what I'm saying here so there isn't any misunderstanding. I have been on a couple dates from online sites and the ladies had literally been out of their previous relationship a week or a few months prior. They were also going on about how shitty their boyfriend was or that they want them back. I don't have time for these types of people! If a person needs time to heal then take time out of dating for a while and do so!
Make sure you are ready to give 100% to a new person of interest instead of making your date feel like they did something wrong..... ok I've gotten that all out of my system. No more is going to be said about it, so time to move on to my next subject.
Micheal Jackson was one of the best performers ever- bar none. Whether you do or don't like his music, you still have to give the man some props. Back in '83 when I was nine years old I listened to the "Thriller" album countless times and danced around and sang along. This album I believe featured about 12-13 tracks and every single one was a multi-platinum hit! Can you say the same thing about Nickelback? I don't think so, but I digest...;-D
About a decade ago there was a huge amount of controversy because a small group of parents came out and accused Micheal of molesting their children when they went over to sleep with him. Ok the first thing is why did the parents wait months or years to say anything? The second thing is is that if you let a ten year old sleep over with a forty- five year old single man in his bed then what is wrong with you as a parent?
I sure as hell wouldn't let my daughter do that! I think what it comes down to is the almighty dollar. The parents wanted to get rich quick and they found a sleazeball lawyer to help them out. Do I think Micheal Jackson was a normal person? No, I don't. Micheal definitely has some issues, but I really don't want to believe he was a child molester. I just hope as time passes people will just remember the music and not the controversy.
I finally sat down the other afternoon to watch what some call the worst movie ever- Troll 2. I have seen some horrible movies in my day and I wouldn't say it's the worst I've ever seen but it sure as hell ranks up there with them! I know this flick has become a cult phenomenon and has midnight showings across the country. Some questions get raised right away watching this film. Why is the movie called Troll 2 when the monsters are in fact Goblins? Also why did it take the main family in the film an hour to figure out that the town of Nilbog was Goblin spelled backwards? Anywho, there are plot holes aplenty and acting that makes Shatner seem like DeNiro. I suggest that if anyone has a weekly bad movie night, then by all means rent or buy Troll 2...because you can't piss on hospitality. I won't allow it!* - * This is an actual line from the film
Cheers
Stephen
Saturday, August 20, 2011
The horrors and good things of online dating!
Hey all you out there on the inter-webs! It's Stephen back with a blog about online dating. Online dating a couple years back was thought by many to be a sketchy way to meet people, however in 2011 it is regarded as just as a legitimate way of meeting someone as going to church,college,coffee house,etc..
I have done online dating now for a couple years. I've had my shares of busts and it's hard for me to say successes because I'm still single. I have made a very good friendship out of one. I want to go through a list of stuff that a person should do when coming up with a profile.
1. Have a pic of yourself from the current year- I have seen so many people post a number of pictures of themselves,but it is from two to five years ago. Much can happen in that period and often it does to the people whom do this. Mostly it's a significant amount of weight gain. Right off the bat when meeting said person they are starting out on a lie....bad!!
2. Is their profile complete? - On many sites I've been on there will be a pic of a very attractive woman and when you go to read the profile the site tells you that the person of interest hasn't filled out their profile info. If you are hoping for a relationship that will last then you need the 411 on them!
3. Be honest! - If you don't like physical contact then don't post that your an affectionate person looking for a cuddle buddy! I've been on a couple dates where the person claimed they were very affectionate and loved hugs but at the end of the eve they deflected...I thought to myself," maybe she's just got the first date jitters?" So I gave them another chance on the second date and again hesitate to hug and no chance of a quick peck on the lips. I won't be fooled a third time and I hope you won't either!
4. Be ready if your going to put yourself out there - I have been on a number of dates where the person is still in love with their ex or are still trying to get over a recent abusive relationship. They are constantly negative and in foul moods. Stay away from these kind of people! I know from experience!! These aren't necessarily bad people but they do need time to straighten their lives out.
5. Know where you are!- There are tons of dating sites out there and there are many made for specific people types. There are BBW and BHM* sites, there are sites like Geek 2 Geek that obviously cater to the geek culture, and so on. What I hate is when someone is on say a BBW dating site and they state in there profile they don't like fat people! Hello? McFly?? (* Big Beautiful Women/Big Handsome Men)
6. Are they within driving distance?- I have tried a long distance relationship before and since I'm certainly not made of money and have a full time job, it didn't work out. If you can find someone in your same town then that is fantastic! I try to keep a 60 miles away and under rule for finding someone. I know this is different for everyone, so what ever works for you!
7. Do you share common interests? Are gambling and boat riding two of your favorite things but the person your checking out hates them? Look for some common ground. The two of you dig They Might Be Giants and shuffleboard on thursdays! Woot! Least you've found some common interests that will make for conversation and entertainment.
This list wasn't made as a slam at all on women. In fact I would love to hear the opinions of women who have also done online dating and their experiences. I do have a couple friends that are online dating success stories and have gotten married and are very happy. I say kudos to them and best of luck! I try to keep optimistic there is that right one out there for me :-)
Take care
Stephen
5.
I have done online dating now for a couple years. I've had my shares of busts and it's hard for me to say successes because I'm still single. I have made a very good friendship out of one. I want to go through a list of stuff that a person should do when coming up with a profile.
1. Have a pic of yourself from the current year- I have seen so many people post a number of pictures of themselves,but it is from two to five years ago. Much can happen in that period and often it does to the people whom do this. Mostly it's a significant amount of weight gain. Right off the bat when meeting said person they are starting out on a lie....bad!!
2. Is their profile complete? - On many sites I've been on there will be a pic of a very attractive woman and when you go to read the profile the site tells you that the person of interest hasn't filled out their profile info. If you are hoping for a relationship that will last then you need the 411 on them!
3. Be honest! - If you don't like physical contact then don't post that your an affectionate person looking for a cuddle buddy! I've been on a couple dates where the person claimed they were very affectionate and loved hugs but at the end of the eve they deflected...I thought to myself," maybe she's just got the first date jitters?" So I gave them another chance on the second date and again hesitate to hug and no chance of a quick peck on the lips. I won't be fooled a third time and I hope you won't either!
4. Be ready if your going to put yourself out there - I have been on a number of dates where the person is still in love with their ex or are still trying to get over a recent abusive relationship. They are constantly negative and in foul moods. Stay away from these kind of people! I know from experience!! These aren't necessarily bad people but they do need time to straighten their lives out.
5. Know where you are!- There are tons of dating sites out there and there are many made for specific people types. There are BBW and BHM* sites, there are sites like Geek 2 Geek that obviously cater to the geek culture, and so on. What I hate is when someone is on say a BBW dating site and they state in there profile they don't like fat people! Hello? McFly?? (* Big Beautiful Women/Big Handsome Men)
6. Are they within driving distance?- I have tried a long distance relationship before and since I'm certainly not made of money and have a full time job, it didn't work out. If you can find someone in your same town then that is fantastic! I try to keep a 60 miles away and under rule for finding someone. I know this is different for everyone, so what ever works for you!
7. Do you share common interests? Are gambling and boat riding two of your favorite things but the person your checking out hates them? Look for some common ground. The two of you dig They Might Be Giants and shuffleboard on thursdays! Woot! Least you've found some common interests that will make for conversation and entertainment.
This list wasn't made as a slam at all on women. In fact I would love to hear the opinions of women who have also done online dating and their experiences. I do have a couple friends that are online dating success stories and have gotten married and are very happy. I say kudos to them and best of luck! I try to keep optimistic there is that right one out there for me :-)
Take care
Stephen
5.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Times they are a changin!
Wow I am just becoming the blogging fool here, and yes it is another blog about karaoke. Today I heard news that The Fairhaven Pub is permanently closing their doors this weekend. Thus one more good karaoke show in Bellingham has been eliminated. It's a sad week for local karaoke because I've had two kj friends lose their venues and another who is more than likely going to be next week....man the state of karaoke just keeps getting sadder and sadder in the city of subdued excitement!
What hurts most here is that these folks are good people. They are friendly,non-drug users and they have legit music...no illegal downloaded business here! I hope these guys can all rebound and find better gigs and come back stronger than ever. That is my hope! Some may say I'm foolish, but like Steve Perry says,"don't stop believin!"
I think many rich business men come into Bellingham with the idea in their heads that our town is another Bellevue and they can charge outrageous prices on food and drinks and people will keep coming....wrong! Everyone knows Bellingham is primarily a college town and the local bars are largely supported by those dollars. Dollars that are very hard to come by! The Fairhaven, while very nice, charged way too much for their drinks. What is sad is that they had good acts come through their establishment.
I realize however that Fairhaven is a fancier part of town and the prices match that. I want to see diversity in the karaoke in town! There shouldn't be a monopoly. Variety is the spice of life and I would love to see a number of different kj's in town with shows running seven days a week again. Snohomish county has become a mecca for karaoke as of late! From Smokey Point to Lynwood there are so many places to go! I tend to journey that way almost once a week now for good karaoke. It's sad because it doesn't exist in Bellingham anymore!
Cheers
Stephen
What hurts most here is that these folks are good people. They are friendly,non-drug users and they have legit music...no illegal downloaded business here! I hope these guys can all rebound and find better gigs and come back stronger than ever. That is my hope! Some may say I'm foolish, but like Steve Perry says,"don't stop believin!"
I think many rich business men come into Bellingham with the idea in their heads that our town is another Bellevue and they can charge outrageous prices on food and drinks and people will keep coming....wrong! Everyone knows Bellingham is primarily a college town and the local bars are largely supported by those dollars. Dollars that are very hard to come by! The Fairhaven, while very nice, charged way too much for their drinks. What is sad is that they had good acts come through their establishment.
I realize however that Fairhaven is a fancier part of town and the prices match that. I want to see diversity in the karaoke in town! There shouldn't be a monopoly. Variety is the spice of life and I would love to see a number of different kj's in town with shows running seven days a week again. Snohomish county has become a mecca for karaoke as of late! From Smokey Point to Lynwood there are so many places to go! I tend to journey that way almost once a week now for good karaoke. It's sad because it doesn't exist in Bellingham anymore!
Cheers
Stephen
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