Washington, DC, National's Park, July 12th 2013 - ARCHIVE
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No soundcheck news yet?
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Michelley:
There's a bit of a controversy emerging about tonight's show. This group of DC at-risk kids called "Guitars Not Guns" is claiming that they were supposed to play before Paul's show tonight but that "McCartney's camp pulled the plug for security reasons." There are some people on Twitter calling Paul "heartless" because these are at-risk minority kids who play guitars and have been practicing for this opportunity. And Paul's camp didn't explain what they meant by "security risks." I think the obvious reason McCartney's team pulled the plug is probably because of the possible rain/thunderstorms. You can't really have kids on a stage with a bunch of electrical equipment in those conditions, can you? But it's definitely getting him some really negative buzz on Twitter and in a couple of short stories. The parents claim they had to buy their own tickets to see the show and now their kids aren't even performing. So they probably are lobbying to get their money back. It's not clear what really happened here. But there are some disappointed kids and families. Not a very good way to start things off. Someone on Paul's team dropped the ball here.
When I first read about this, I wondered if it was true, as I don't remember any mention of an opening act. Now the official word is that the group was never confirmed to be playing. If someone made this whole thing up...it once again shows the dark side of the internet: you can put something out there and it goes viral, whether there's any truth to it or not. I don't know what the real story is here, but it's upsetting.
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Thisbe211:
Michelley:
There's a bit of a controversy emerging about tonight's show. This group of DC at-risk kids called "Guitars Not Guns" is claiming that they were supposed to play before Paul's show tonight but that "McCartney's camp pulled the plug for security reasons." There are some people on Twitter calling Paul "heartless" because these are at-risk minority kids who play guitars and have been practicing for this opportunity. And Paul's camp didn't explain what they meant by "security risks." I think the obvious reason McCartney's team pulled the plug is probably because of the possible rain/thunderstorms. You can't really have kids on a stage with a bunch of electrical equipment in those conditions, can you? But it's definitely getting him some really negative buzz on Twitter and in a couple of short stories. The parents claim they had to buy their own tickets to see the show and now their kids aren't even performing. So they probably are lobbying to get their money back. It's not clear what really happened here. But there are some disappointed kids and families. Not a very good way to start things off. Someone on Paul's team dropped the ball here.
When I first read about this, I wondered if it was true, as I don't remember any mention of an opening act. Now the official word is that the group was never confirmed to be playing. If someone made this whole thing up...it once again shows the dark side of the internet: you can put something out there and it goes viral, whether there's any truth to it or not. I don't know what the real story is here, but it's upsetting.
Sounds bogus. And if "security" were the issue, then that would contradict the fact that Paul has had Scottish pipe-bands on the stage with him -- let alone a mere opening act.
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Still waiting for sound check. Rained for a while, but it hasn't for at least 20 minutes. I think weather forecast changed. System that came through not left yet. Maybe he is waiting it out?
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Thank you!
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oh! rain? Hope it stays clear for the rest of the evening. Are you taking vids Maggie?
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Band is warming up. I saw an SUV pull into protected parking lot five minutes ago. Paul should be on soon.
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I took lots of pix and vids in Ottawa and Fenway. Am equipped.
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NYC Paul fan:
I took lots of pix and vids in Ottawa and Fenway. Am equipped.
audio recording for us the collectors? hehe (hidden device of course or even with cell phone!) I mean, for the Soundcheck, not the concert
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NYC Paul fan:
I took lots of pix and vids in Ottawa and Fenway. Am equipped.
Great! Hope to see them soon!
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Found a good spot to hear soundcheck and even see the screen. Put cell vid on my facebook page
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how can I enter there?
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Paul arrived late at 6:10 or so.
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Did Every Night
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Bluebird! Dj is on now. Drizzling.
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I am reading along! Have a great time everyone!
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Stadium personnel handed out those thin plastic rain ponchos.
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show started yes?
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Boy, this has been quiet!?
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