SnyderShrugged Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Dave Matthews Band to Play Kerry Benefit 6/22/2004 4:16:28 PM Dave Matthews Band is included on the roster of artists scheduled to perform at the July 8 New York City Concert benefiting the "Kerry Victory Committee 2004". The Kerry Campaign and Democratic National Committee announced that Mary J. Blige, John Mellencamp, Jon Bon Jovi, and Wyclef Jean among others are also scheduled to perform at the NY benefit on the 8th at Radio City Music Hall. Speaking about the upcoming concert, Dave Matthews said, "Whether one is talking about the economy or the environment, jobs, workers' rights or education, national security or the war on terror, John Kerry is the only choice. A vote for John Kerry is a vote for a stronger, safer, better America." environment http://www.dmband.com/news/news_archive.asp?NewsType=0&showall=true Today's news: So much for that environmental concern, huh? http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/afp/20040825/ts_alt_afp/us_music_offbeat_040825181502 Dave Matthews Band faces fine for dumping tour bus sewage 43 minutes ago Add U.S. National - AFP to My Yahoo! CHICAGO (AFP) - Members of The Dave Matthews Band, who have a reputation for clean-cut sensitivity, found themselves in a messy situation this week, as they were charged with improperly flushing sewage from their tour bus. AFP/File Photo The band's tour bus driver dumped a tankful of human waste from a bridge onto a Chicago tour boat, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan alleged. Both the driver, Stefan Whol, and the band were charged. The complaint, filed late Tuesday, said Whol was driving the bus across a bridge over the Chicago River when the waste was released. It sloshed through a grate in the bridge and spattered dozens of passengers on the upper deck of a boat conducting an architectural cruise. Some of the passengers suffered nausea and vomiting following the August 8 incident, and five went to a local hospital for tests. A publicist for the band issued a statement Tuesday saying, "Our driver has stated that he was not involved in this incident. We reserve any judgment until we see the evidence." Whol was on his way to pick up a band member at a hotel on Chicago's swanky Michigan Avenue at the time. The complaint, filed in Cook County Circuit Court, accuses Whol and the band of water pollution, discharge of a contaminant into a waterway and creating a public nuisance. The state is seeking 70,000 dollars in civil penalties. The band was in Chicago to play shows in East Troy, in the neighboring Midwestern US state of Wisconsin. Is this another whoopie moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Well, that settles it, I will certainly vote for Kerry now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Why wouldn't I vote for Kerry after seeing advice from some political heavy-hitters such as Dave Matthews, Mary J. Blige, John Mellencamp and Jon Bon Jovi? I'm glad they feel the need to tell me what's best and they have my best interests in mind... Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 As a guitar player, I'm waiting to hear Jimmy Page's opinion, that will really convince me... oh wait, he's british. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Originally posted by codeorama As a guitar player, I'm waiting to hear Jimmy Page's opinion, that will really convince me... oh wait, he's british. Since when has being from another country stopped musicians from telling Americans how to vote? CoughBONOCough Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Originally posted by ntotoro Since when has being from another country stopped musicians from telling Americans how to vote? CoughBONOCough Nick LOL... too true...:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 hmm everyone who is making millions is on Kerry's side, then how can the rich be on Bush's side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted August 25, 2004 Author Share Posted August 25, 2004 Originally posted by codeorama As a guitar player, I'm waiting to hear Jimmy Page's opinion, that will really convince me... oh wait, he's british. :laugh: Nice Code! How the he!! are ya? My favorite part of the story is that the 850lbs poop was dumped onto tourists on a boat below the bridge. I bet they don't sing alomg with "what would you say" any longer! The candidates have to hate it when a supporter messes up! It's happened to both Bush and Kerry. But hey, if you go out on a limb and beg support from a famous person, you kind of have to suck up the flack that follows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sippin2020 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 The sad part is that there are thousands of Dave Matthews fans that would have paid for that poop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Originally posted by sippin2020 The sad part is that there are thousands of Dave Matthews fans that would have paid for that poop. Then smoked it... :puke: Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roofgoat Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Originally posted by codeorama As a guitar player, I'm waiting to hear Jimmy Page's opinion, that will really convince me... oh wait, he's british. As a guitar player myself (albeit weak), I will wait to hear Warren DeMartini's opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 850 pounds! Good GRIEF! What, they didn't empty that thing for a month? ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty P For The Pulitzer Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 That's a great explanation too. Of all these celebs and entertainers, I've only heard 1 person actually make an intelligent case to vote for Kerry, and that was Ben Affleck, which is kind of sad when you think of it. Everybody else thinks saying Bush sucks is going to rally votes for their cause. And anyone who goes to a concert to help them decide who to vote for shouldn't be allowed to vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNEET Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Originally posted by skin-n-vegas Today's news: So much for that environmental concern, huh? How can anyone blame Dave Matthews, or his band, for this? One of the tour BUS DRIVERS did it when nobody in the band was even on the bus! sh*tty bus driver, for sure (no pun intended), but that's about it. Find another band that gives over 60% of their net profit to charity, mainly environmental, and get back to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Originally posted by posse How can anyone blame Dave Matthews, or his band, for this? One of the tour BUS DRIVERS did it when nobody in the band was even on the bus! sh*tty bus driver, for sure (no pun intended), but that's about it. Find another band that gives over 60% of their net profit to charity, mainly environmental, and get back to me. Amazed at some of the support shown for the Dave Matthews Band. I'm personally a huge fan, but I didn't expect it on a skins forum. Anyway, it was a pretty sh**ty situation that I would rather not talk about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo21 Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I have never seen anything about Dave and the band giving up 60% where did you get that info? I check out www.nancies.org and a few other of there sites. also and old warehouse member. Just have never heard that. Hook me up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris 44 Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 So the question begs to be answered...Who weighed the poop to come up with 850 lbs number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Originally posted by Ken Anyway, it was a pretty sh**ty situation that I would rather not talk about. No pun intended, eh? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Originally posted by Chris 44 So the question begs to be answered...Who weighed the poop to come up with 850 lbs number? I think it was just an estimate. Take the band, the crew, figure out how much they'll relieve themselves after they get the munchies around 2:00AM, then add together... Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Considering there is a million gallons of raw sewage poured into the East River every day legally, why give DMB sh*t over a mere 850lbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denverdan Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Ok Ken, I say it again, You shouldn't be allowed to post because you b dis respect in BIG DAVE BUTZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Town Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 I am SO glad these performers know whats right and better America!!! They are so in touch with ALL of us that it is just like this board endorsing Kerry!?!?!?!? Screw these people, they have nothing else to do, but to feel better about themselves by thinking they are doing something for America. They have NO idea how we live or how we feed families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Originally posted by denverdan Ok Ken, I say it again, You shouldn't be allowed to post because you b dis respect in BIG DAVE BUTZ I apologized in the other thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denverdan Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 and i won't elaborate what I think about dallas in this thread, apology accepted. #65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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