Phantom Blue Reunion Show - May 26th 2009

A7 · July 22nd, 2008, 11:37 PM

I just got a personal message from bassist Kim Nielsen-Parsons (via YouTube) that the Phantom Blue reunion show will be on January or February 2009 at the House of Blues in Hollywood. No set dates yet, but according to her MySpace blog, Motörhead, Black Label Society and the surviving members of Meldrum are to be on hand, as well as other friends of Michelle.

EDIT: Since this announcement, the show was changed to May 26, 2009 at the Whisky a Go Go.

Jeff Milne · July 22nd, 2008, 11:45 PM

Does this mean a certain trip from CALedonia to CALifornia will be delayed until next year?

Doodoobubbachuck · July 23rd, 2008, 04:43 AM

Wow. Word travels fast! I wish we could do it sooner. I very much look forward to this benefit/memorial event.

Maiden Afganistan · July 23rd, 2008, 10:25 AM

WOW! Who will the lineup be? I know who will be on drums and pretty sure about on bass now. Can you tell us?

Metallicat180 · July 23rd, 2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Milne

Does this mean a certain trip from CALedonia to CALifornia will be delayed until next year?

It looks like it!

This date actually works out better for me cos then I have more time to save up. Credit card bill is needing to be paid - damn Metallica eating more of my money!

I cannot wait to see this show, it's going to be very special.

A7 · July 23rd, 2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maiden Afganistan

WOW! Who will the lineup be? I know who will be on drums and pretty sure about on bass now. Can you tell us?

These are the exact words Kim told me:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim Nielsen-Parsons

No it's not in August. It is scheduled for Jan. / Feb. 2009 at the House of Blues in Hollywood Ca. The date is still to be confirmed yet. So far, all original members are going to be performing with a guest guitarist to fill in for Michelle.

Doodoobubbachuck · July 23rd, 2008, 10:17 PM

Yes, we have Kim Nielsen on bass, and Gigi on vocals, Nicole Couch (extreme shreddstress!) on guitar and me on drums. The guest guitarist in Michelle's position is yet to be confirmed. Updates will definitely be posted on the official Phantom Blue website once they are firmed up. (www.phantomblue.com)

Danny rctv · July 23rd, 2008, 10:22 PM

Wouldn't JoJo be the obvious fill in for Michelle?

Doodoobubbachuck · July 23rd, 2008, 10:29 PM

We are trying for all the originals, and Karen would be the next in line even though she was Nicole's original replacement.

Maiden Afganistan · July 23rd, 2008, 10:29 PM

Hey thanks Jeremy!! Original lineup as in Karen Kruetzer on guitar, I asume. I really hope I can be there for this, I'd really love to see Karen again and say hello. Linda - give her a hug for me if I can't be there, K? She was very sweet, fun, and a monster on guitar. WAY cute as well

! I saw Yngwie in a small club with her! Be nice to see GiGI as well! Hope they are all doing well in their lives. I saw Kim at one of the last Maidens shows I went to. Must be a bass player thing (ie. Steve Harris) she looked great! The only thing different was the lack of the big 80's hair!

HOLY SHITBALLS!!!By the time my 2 fingers finished typing and relogging on this site, all these responses came! NICOLE COUCH!!!!!!! HOOOOOTTTTYYYY HOOOOOO!!!!! MONSTER on guitar!!!! MONSTER!!! M-O-N-S-T-E-R-!!
Would be neat to see Nicole and Karen on the same stage!!!! SHRED CITY!!! Hail the mastermind behind this reunion!!!

Metallicat180 · July 24th, 2008, 10:44 AM

I really hope you're going to be home for this John! I wanna meet you!!

A7 · July 24th, 2008, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metallicat180

I really hope you're going to be home for this John! I wanna meet you!!

Ditto. I'm aiming to return to L.A. during that time, as there's no better place to celebrate my birthday.

Danny rctv · July 24th, 2008, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doodoobubbachuck

We are trying for all the originals, and Karen would be the next in line even though she was Nicole's original replacement.

Doh!Why didn't I think of that???

Maiden Afganistan · July 25th, 2008, 08:23 AM

Is there any place someone can get a copy of the first album on CD? Will it be reissued for the reunion? Will you all do the big hair thing?

A7 · July 25th, 2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maiden Afganistan

Is there any place someone can get a copy of the first album on CD? Will it be reissued for the reunion? Will you all do the big hair thing?

I think the first CD is still available on the official site. Otherwise, people are charging an arm and a leg for it on eBay and Amazon.

And yeah, I'd love to see the girls do big hair again. Linda looked so gorgeous on those old pics.

Metallicat180 · July 25th, 2008, 01:56 PM

I have a grand total of five copies of the first album. The copy I got from the site originally which is just a computer printed version, the Shrapnel release, the Roadrunner Japanese release, the vinyl and the cassette tape. I was outbid on a picture disc version of it on ebay just recently as well.

Doodoobubbachuck · July 25th, 2008, 02:32 PM

I don't think we'll be doing the big hair thing! That would be funny tho, wouldn't it???

John, I can just burn you a copy you silly. It's really hard to find the first 2 releases anymore. They've been out of print for many years now.
Jenna, you rock!

Jeremy, you are very sweet

Maiden Afganistan · July 25th, 2008, 09:33 PM

Hey Linda, my favorite drummer! I was trying to get in a possible shameless plug for you guys! LOL!!

I will take a burnt copy, though!! Still have "built to perform" on CD!

Metallicat180 · July 27th, 2008, 05:40 PM

I've got a question about the HoB. I was just looking on their website and it says that there's no cameras allowed. Is that strictly reinforced or do the security not bother? Venues here have signs like that but the security don't give a shit, all they might ask you to do is not use your flash which is fine. When I saw some gigs in the US in 2004, they were very strict about cameras and weren't even allowing people to use their camera phones to take pictures. Are all American venues like that? I really want to take my camera to this gig but if the security are likely to confiscate it then I'd rather not.

Danny rctv · July 27th, 2008, 08:33 PM

Yeah in this country they're fuckin' assholes about cameras.I do video so I have a lot to put up with.Even when I get my press credentials I have to put up with a "Photo pass" not being the same this as a "Video pass" because I usually am given a photo pass when I'm FILMING!
I thought HOB banned Heavy Metal,Either way me & the "Reality Check TV' crew plan on covering this event!

Doodoobubbachuck · July 27th, 2008, 08:44 PM

Damn, you guys are getting ME all excited about this! Meldrum would be proud!!!
HOB is pretty pooey about video but we'll see what can be worked out if at all possible.
I think Jan will come really quickly! Yay!

Metallicat180 · July 28th, 2008, 07:46 AM

Thanks for the info guys. I hate it when venues are so fussy about cameras. If the flash is turned off, then what's the problem?? I hate not being able to take momentos of my gigs.

Maiden Afganistan · July 29th, 2008, 10:35 PM

Hey Linda! Are you all going to do a merch booth with IMs style meet and greet? I think fans love that the Maidens do this and it would be a great way to help out Michelle's fund. Too bad Phantom Blue didn't do this back in the day, huh. Might be driving a Mercedes instead of a Hyundai!

Let me know if you need a booth jockey!

Metallicat180 · July 30th, 2008, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maiden Afganistan

Hey Linda! Are you all going to do a merch booth with IMs style meet and greet? I think fans love that the Maidens do this and it would be a great way to help out Michelle's fund. Too bad Phantom Blue didn't do this back in the day, huh. Might be driving a Mercedes instead of a Hyundai!

Let me know if you need a booth jockey!

Is there going to be merch for this show? I really want a Phantom Blue t-shirt. And I would really love to meet all the girls and get my stuff signed if possible, that would be so awesome!!!

A7 · August 13th, 2008, 01:37 PM

Any news on the reunion show, Linda?

July 22nd, 2008, 11:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
A7 Live to Win Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Makati, Philippines Posts: 1,206	Phantom Blue Reunion Show - May 26th 2009 I just got a personal message from bassist Kim Nielsen-Parsons (via YouTube) that the Phantom Blue reunion show will be on January or February 2009 at the House of Blues in Hollywood. No set dates yet, but according to her MySpace blog, Motörhead, Black Label Society and the surviving members of Meldrum are to be on hand, as well as other friends of Michelle. EDIT: Since this announcement, the show was changed to May 26, 2009 at the Whisky a Go Go. __________________ "Living to win means you pursue your goals, challenges and dreams without regard for anyone else's opinions, failures or the obstacles in your way. I may not always succeed, but as long as I fail on my own terms...I've won." - Paul Stanley Crabby Patty (I'm So Unclear!) \| Just Like Priest \| Shades of Crimson \| Empÿre \| Electric Funeral \| Dia \| Phantom Blue Last edited by A7 : May 28th, 2009 at 02:12 AM.

July 23rd, 2008, 04:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Doodoobubbachuck Maidens' drums Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,375	Wow. Word travels fast! I wish we could do it sooner. I very much look forward to this benefit/memorial event. __________________ Nikki McBurrain toca la bateria! www.theironmaidens.com The wrong key in the right keyhole speaks volumes. "So....are you okay with this?"

July 23rd, 2008, 10:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Doodoobubbachuck Maidens' drums Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,375	Yes Sir! Yes, we have Kim Nielsen on bass, and Gigi on vocals, Nicole Couch (extreme shreddstress!) on guitar and me on drums. The guest guitarist in Michelle's position is yet to be confirmed. Updates will definitely be posted on the official Phantom Blue website once they are firmed up. (www.phantomblue.com) __________________ Nikki McBurrain toca la bateria! www.theironmaidens.com The wrong key in the right keyhole speaks volumes. "So....are you okay with this?"

July 23rd, 2008, 10:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Danny rctv Girl Band Geek! Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 748	Wouldn't JoJo be the obvious fill in for Michelle? __________________

July 23rd, 2008, 10:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Doodoobubbachuck Maidens' drums Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,375	We are trying for all the originals, and Karen would be the next in line even though she was Nicole's original replacement. __________________ Nikki McBurrain toca la bateria! www.theironmaidens.com The wrong key in the right keyhole speaks volumes. "So....are you okay with this?"

July 22nd, 2008, 11:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jeff Milne Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 609	Does this mean a certain trip from CALedonia to CALifornia will be delayed until next year?

July 23rd, 2008, 10:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
Maiden Afganistan Linda's favorite Brother Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Some stink hole in Afghanistan Posts: 234	WOW! Who will the lineup be? I know who will be on drums and pretty sure about on bass now. Can you tell us?

July 23rd, 2008, 10:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Maiden Afganistan Linda's favorite Brother Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Some stink hole in Afghanistan Posts: 234	Hey thanks Jeremy!! Original lineup as in Karen Kruetzer on guitar, I asume. I really hope I can be there for this, I'd really love to see Karen again and say hello. Linda - give her a hug for me if I can't be there, K? She was very sweet, fun, and a monster on guitar. WAY cute as well! I saw Yngwie in a small club with her! Be nice to see GiGI as well! Hope they are all doing well in their lives. I saw Kim at one of the last Maidens shows I went to. Must be a bass player thing (ie. Steve Harris) she looked great! The only thing different was the lack of the big 80's hair! HOLY SHITBALLS!!!By the time my 2 fingers finished typing and relogging on this site, all these responses came! NICOLE COUCH!!!!!!! HOOOOOTTTTYYYY HOOOOOO!!!!! MONSTER on guitar!!!! MONSTER!!! M-O-N-S-T-E-R-!! Would be neat to see Nicole and Karen on the same stage!!!! SHRED CITY!!! Hail the mastermind behind this reunion!!! Last edited by Maiden Afganistan : July 23rd, 2008 at 10:36 PM.

July 24th, 2008, 10:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
Metallicat180 Rockstar-In-Training Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Checking into the Psycho Motel...Crieff, Scotland Posts: 4,482	I really hope you're going to be home for this John! I wanna meet you!! __________________ Metallicat in the Rue Morgue... You make me smash the clock and feel, I'd rather die behind the wheel Time was never on my side, so on I wait my whole lifetime I'm outlaw of torn and I'm torn...

July 25th, 2008, 08:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
Maiden Afganistan Linda's favorite Brother Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Some stink hole in Afghanistan Posts: 234	Is there any place someone can get a copy of the first album on CD? Will it be reissued for the reunion? Will you all do the big hair thing?

July 25th, 2008, 01:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
Metallicat180 Rockstar-In-Training Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Checking into the Psycho Motel...Crieff, Scotland Posts: 4,482	I have a grand total of five copies of the first album. The copy I got from the site originally which is just a computer printed version, the Shrapnel release, the Roadrunner Japanese release, the vinyl and the cassette tape. I was outbid on a picture disc version of it on ebay just recently as well. __________________ Metallicat in the Rue Morgue... You make me smash the clock and feel, I'd rather die behind the wheel Time was never on my side, so on I wait my whole lifetime I'm outlaw of torn and I'm torn...

July 25th, 2008, 02:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
Doodoobubbachuck Maidens' drums Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,375	I don't think we'll be doing the big hair thing! That would be funny tho, wouldn't it??? John, I can just burn you a copy you silly. It's really hard to find the first 2 releases anymore. They've been out of print for many years now. Jenna, you rock! Jeremy, you are very sweet __________________ Nikki McBurrain toca la bateria! www.theironmaidens.com The wrong key in the right keyhole speaks volumes. "So....are you okay with this?"

July 25th, 2008, 09:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
Maiden Afganistan Linda's favorite Brother Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Some stink hole in Afghanistan Posts: 234	Hey Linda, my favorite drummer! I was trying to get in a possible shameless plug for you guys! LOL!! I will take a burnt copy, though!! Still have "built to perform" on CD!

July 27th, 2008, 05:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
Metallicat180 Rockstar-In-Training Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Checking into the Psycho Motel...Crieff, Scotland Posts: 4,482	I've got a question about the HoB. I was just looking on their website and it says that there's no cameras allowed. Is that strictly reinforced or do the security not bother? Venues here have signs like that but the security don't give a shit, all they might ask you to do is not use your flash which is fine. When I saw some gigs in the US in 2004, they were very strict about cameras and weren't even allowing people to use their camera phones to take pictures. Are all American venues like that? I really want to take my camera to this gig but if the security are likely to confiscate it then I'd rather not. __________________ Metallicat in the Rue Morgue... You make me smash the clock and feel, I'd rather die behind the wheel Time was never on my side, so on I wait my whole lifetime I'm outlaw of torn and I'm torn...

July 27th, 2008, 08:33 PM	#20 (permalink)
Danny rctv Girl Band Geek! Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 748	Yeah in this country they're fuckin' assholes about cameras.I do video so I have a lot to put up with.Even when I get my press credentials I have to put up with a "Photo pass" not being the same this as a "Video pass" because I usually am given a photo pass when I'm FILMING! I thought HOB banned Heavy Metal,Either way me & the "Reality Check TV' crew plan on covering this event! __________________ Last edited by Danny rctv : July 28th, 2008 at 12:09 PM.

July 27th, 2008, 08:44 PM	#21 (permalink)
Doodoobubbachuck Maidens' drums Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,375	Damn, you guys are getting ME all excited about this! Meldrum would be proud!!! HOB is pretty pooey about video but we'll see what can be worked out if at all possible. I think Jan will come really quickly! Yay! __________________ Nikki McBurrain toca la bateria! www.theironmaidens.com The wrong key in the right keyhole speaks volumes. "So....are you okay with this?"

July 28th, 2008, 07:46 AM	#22 (permalink)
Metallicat180 Rockstar-In-Training Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Checking into the Psycho Motel...Crieff, Scotland Posts: 4,482	Thanks for the info guys. I hate it when venues are so fussy about cameras. If the flash is turned off, then what's the problem?? I hate not being able to take momentos of my gigs. __________________ Metallicat in the Rue Morgue... You make me smash the clock and feel, I'd rather die behind the wheel Time was never on my side, so on I wait my whole lifetime I'm outlaw of torn and I'm torn...

July 29th, 2008, 10:35 PM	#23 (permalink)
Maiden Afganistan Linda's favorite Brother Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Some stink hole in Afghanistan Posts: 234	Hey Linda! Hey Linda! Are you all going to do a merch booth with IMs style meet and greet? I think fans love that the Maidens do this and it would be a great way to help out Michelle's fund. Too bad Phantom Blue didn't do this back in the day, huh. Might be driving a Mercedes instead of a Hyundai! Let me know if you need a booth jockey!

August 13th, 2008, 01:37 PM	#25 (permalink)
A7 Live to Win Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Makati, Philippines Posts: 1,206	Any news on the reunion show, Linda? __________________ "Living to win means you pursue your goals, challenges and dreams without regard for anyone else's opinions, failures or the obstacles in your way. I may not always succeed, but as long as I fail on my own terms...I've won." - Paul Stanley Crabby Patty (I'm So Unclear!) \| Just Like Priest \| Shades of Crimson \| Empÿre \| Electric Funeral \| Dia \| Phantom Blue