Alternate Universe Presents, LLC is proud to announce Whedonverse and Beyond: A weekend devoted to loads of fun plus a look at our favorite shows from behind-the-scenes.

Sacramento, California

July 8-10, 2005

We are proud to announce our guests:

Common Rotation
Nathan Fillion
Adam Baldwin
Jonathan Woodward
James Marsters

More guest announcements will be forthcoming!

Hurry on over to www.alternateuniversepresents.com and visit our the website and buy some tickets!



Peace Love and Cheese

Ahhhhh! I'm SO there!

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*boop*

Well, how much do I suck? Not only did I mess up the link, but in my excitement, got the guests mixed up.

Apparently, Common Rotation will only be doing a musical performance, no Q&As. Here's the actual link for Alternate Universe Presents with correct info.

Peace Love and Cheese

jumps up and down YIPEE! CR within 40 miles of my house!!! Wooo! And also only 5 days after my birthday!!

$40 for the show? Yikes. CR is worth it but not so much of a James music fan. Oh well, I'm sure I'll be there either way.

I am trying to work this out financially. crosses fingers You know I wanna do this with ya Stef!

B - Regan and I got a room just incase we can make it. Feel free to join us.

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*boop*

Like Stef said, you gotta love how we start planning stuff and reserving rooms before we even know if we're gonna go. So sad.

oh oh I so wanna be there but alas i can not as I have a very bad case of brokeness. That and if I drive there I would be so ill I wouldn't get to see them. Damn motion sickness.. I wanna go I really do. I would risk the drive from aberdeen md to way over there to see the guys if i could scratch the money together to go. Any ideas n money savers for a long trip i can use guys? and no i will not be hitch hiking.

Hey i just noticed the thing is afew days after Adams birthday. I should make him sothing if I can find away to go.

Hey, Terrie, can you swing by Philly and pick me up? Actually I think it would be cheaper to fly than to drive and rent hotel rooms for a cross country trip.

Hmm, a little over $300 from Philly. But it takes over 8 hours since no airline seems to fly straight thru to Sacramento.

tou have a point but I get motion sick in a plane too I could try it though

Just for everyones information this show is only for people who are attending the con unfortunately. That kind of sucks a lot. **Shrug**

"Concert tickets and all event tickets are available only to convention attendees holding a Pretty, Shiny or The Bronze Pass."

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It sucks, but it makes sense. I guess you'll just have to hold another LR show at your house before hand.

Peace Love and Cheese

I would in no way object to that idea.

i got my converntion tickets today! i always already planning on going but a Common Ro show makes it even better! and i agree they should totally play Briel's living room again so i can go this time! haha

i thought James Marsters was only a musical guest at the convention?

Gosh - I just spent lots of money for Houston to see JM at what was suppost to be the only US con this year. I'm gonna be pissed if that isn't the case. Who's running this con anyway?

Well, considering that I messed up the inistial announcement, I'm just going to post the link to the website again. ALTERNATE UNIVERSE PRESENTS. If you require more information, you should email them. I'm sure they wouldn't mind answering a couple of questions. I can't. I'm not their official promoter. And I'll probably say stuff like, "Yea, Common Rotation is having a Q&A too! And there will be an ice cream sundae bar at the back of the main room for your enjoyment!"

Peace Love and Cheese

Gosh - I just spent lots of money for Houston to see JM at what was suppost to be the only US con this year.

He's appearing at the Motor City Buffy Con, too, but only performing in concert.

Technically, the Houston one may be his only appearance participating in convention events, i.e. Q&As, photo-ops, autographs.

A lot of conventions that he's announced recently are just to perform songs from his new album, but I could be wrong on this...

-Meg

Dude. Common Rotation should do a Q&A. I think it would be entertaining if not marginally awkward.

It would be awkward considering it's a Buffyish convention. But then, I've heard people asking the actors some weird ass questions that have nothing to do with the Buffyverse or acting at all.

I would love to know about Cut throat. At what point did they realize that being musicians were their raison d'etre? Do they have day jobs or have they completely emersed themselves in their musical career? Where does most of their inspiration come from? Where do they find all their guest/backing musicians? What's the best and worst part about being on the road?

I'm full of questions. I'm full of other stuff too. But mostly, I'm a curious person.

Peace Love and Cheese

We should open a Q&A Thread :D

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I think it's been pointed out that they do have day jobs. So I guess that answers one question.

I have alittle trouble picturing the guys doing anything but acting or singing

Well, acting is Adam's day job so-to-speak. I can see Ken and Eric in their day jobs, assuming they're still doing computer networking.

Acting would require Adam to make us believe he's "something else" like court clerk, evil nerd, some kind of apprentice.

As for Ken and Eric, I didn't know they were IT guys. My brother's an IT guy too. I get a lot of free "help desk" and computer/electronic stuff from him. I call him Super IT guy. Are Ken and Eric Super IT guys too? With the colorful tights and utility belt to go along with it?

Peace Love and Cheese

That's a good question, Jo Ann. I'm not sure. I'm not even sure if that's still their job, but they did use to work at a place in Long Island, that I know for sure.

Well yeah i can see Eric maybe doing a job other than act or sing but I'm not seeing Adam. I wonder if having a normal job becomes a problem like fans coming to your job and getting you into trouble? Not saying Eric and the other guys aren't as talented just not as well known outside of CoRo. My job sucks so I couldn't see any of them working at my job. which is lame and sucks did i mention it sucks.

Hey, I'm in computer networking! They must be freelance with all the traveling they do.......

V

You know, it's actually fairly easy for me to picture Eric and Ken in IT. Although I have to say, I wish OUR IT guys at work were as interesting outside of work.

What does Jordan do for a day job then?

The guest list has grown:

James Marsters (musician and guest)
Nathan Fillion
Adam Baldwin
Adam Busch (with CR and as a guest)
Tom Lenk
Jonathan Woodward
Common Rotation
Matt Van Dyne (BtVS Costume Designer)
Shirley Lipscomb (BtVS Costume Designer)



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I was going to say I was surprised that they haven't booked Danny, but he's already booked for a con those days. Shucks, I enjoy him and Adam doing Q&A's together.

hahahaha shucks. okay moving on.

Which con is Danny booked for then (just out of curiosity)?

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Danny is booked for the Shore Leave convention in Baltimore.

When is that and Baltimore Maryland? I never heard of that and i live 30 mins from there?

Nvm i found the info already. anyone interested it's in July and yes it's Baltimore md

Too bad he can't switch. lol I'm not really going to the Sac convention but it seems like it'd be better suited for him since Adam and Tom will be there and they always seem to give great Q&A's and such.

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Information about the convention Danny is attending can be found here.

I'll be there. Too bad the others aren't there with him, it's a great convention. Fan run for 27 years and still going on.

I met Danny once at another convention and we chatted for about 20 minutes. Someday maybe I'll get to meet Tom.

If I lived closer to Baltimore, I'd be there in a heart beat. It's worth going, just for Danny, believe me. He's honestly one of the sweetest, friendliest guys.

As much as i want to go to the convention in Michagan. I live 45 to hr outside the con in md so i will be going to it Unfortunately i will have to go alone and miss out on seeing tom and adam. I will get to see Danny atleast

Hi!

Peace Love and Cheese

http://www.livejournal.com/users/dianagodessa/219242.html

and yes, the lj user here has asked that this be posted everywhere possible.

Well that is definitely concerning news. Can't say that I'm thrilled that personal inforation is being handed over willy nilly in the name of the almighty dollar.

I thought fandom had been insulated against such mercenary tactics.

sigh, I guess I was wrong.

Looks like Nathan Fillion and Adam Baldwin have been dropped. They're no longer attending. Surprisingly (not really) Amber Benson will be appearing now. yawn Looks like Houston Vulkon to me.

Awww no Nathan?
But YAY for Amber!

yeah im a little pissed that Nathan and Adam Baldwin dropped out, because they were the main reason i was going... ive already met like everyone else, several times, and i wouldnt have paid all that money if it werent for Nathan and Adam...

im actually thinking of selling my tickets if any of you are interested....

if not, though, im sure i'll have fun

Go, you'll have fun anyway. It's a disappointment sure, but I hope you don't let it ruin your weekend. Amber is lovely - it'd be cool if they show one of her movies (the new one is being awaited with great anticipation by her fans).

And don't forget: CoRo. That's gotta be worth the effort.

can't wait for this show!!

I just bought my tickets!!!

bump

A reminder to anyone in the Sacramento area, tickets to the Common Rotation concert is available to the public.

Alternate Universe Presents: Common Rotation in Sacramento.

Peace Love and Cheese

Only 9 days left before me and my sister fly out.
It looks like Common Rotation have an hour and a half, 8.30 to 10.00.

well im really excited about this show, mostly because i havent seen the guys since eric's solo in LA in December... 7 months is WAAAY too long. im probably not gonna know the words to half the UM songs they play either haha

Try a YEAR and two months. It starts to effect your mental health.

...........bats! BATS EVERYWHERE!!!

Anyone go to this? How did it go? There's nothing online.

i know! i want some details on the show! and i want to know more about the thing adam's filming that made him leave after the show. details, please!

Kelly, you're not the only one that's been waiting for details on that.

Hi. I wrote down what the guys played at the show on Friday night for those who were curious:

How To Lose
Auctioneer
Indie Rockin'
Day
Gone Dying
More Than Once
After Thought
EUTS
Bored With The USA
92 Mikes
Offstage Lines (yay)
Belfast
Patients
The First Time
Wasted Words
Pawn


It was a fun show. Unfortunately they had assigned seats even though the guys don't like that for shows. But me and Syd stood off to the side on the left so we could dance and see the show better. It was a shame Adam had to leave early but having work is a good thing. It was nice seeing the guys. Eric left Sat. night and Jordan left today. Anyhow, we had a very good weekend.

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Assigned seating blows. Good setlist though! I wish I could have gone.

Yeah, the show was awesome...an interesting crowd, mostly quiet, except for a few loud people haha. But it was fun...can't wait for next Sat!

Briel said
It was a shame Adam had to leave early but having work is a good thing.

Adam had to work? Can you tell us what?

Watcher, watcher, watcher. Didn't you listen to Danny during his Q&A. He said Adam is doing short film called....oh....I can't remember what he said it was called! But that's what his work is....it's a short film.

Make them enter it at Tribeca next year, Adam! I need an excuse to go again.

Glad everyone had fun at AUP. Wish I could have been there. But I did get to meet Danny Strong this weekend, so it evens out.

The film is called American Dreamz, and it stars Mandy Moore, Dennis Quaid, and Hugh Grant..among others.

Does he star in the film to?

I don't think Danny mentioned the name of the film, personally, but dang, what a cast list. Nice.

the show was awesome, although all of the James Marsters fans were quiet during CR haha. I had a great time. Its great that Adam is doing a movie!! and with Mandy Moore, even better They so should have headlined, or had a seperate show from James,because NO ONE can follow the awesomeness that is Common Rotation (especially not him - no offense, or well maybe a little)

Danielle - I agree about having separate shows. Two VERY different sets of fans. It would make much more sense to have CR as the headliners. But that's the Buffy fandom for ya.

Great show! Great setlist! Thanks a whole honey bunches of oats to Adam for showing up and doing what he can.

As a Common Rotation fan, I would like to have them headline shows, but alas it's always easier said than done. But as usual, they won a lot of new fans.

Peace Love and Cheese

wow! that's a pretty impressive cast! i'm so happy for him.

and it sounds like a great show! any pictures?

The consensus last year at Moonlight Rising was that GOTR should have opened for CoRo (and that was before anyone took the stage). The way I figure it, they'll never suffer from the comparison with anyone else they share the stage with and will always gain a few more fans for it.

I don't really care who plays first or last. I just care that CR gets the longer set.

me too. Plus, the whole "headlining" thing didn't seem to make much of a difference, it just dictated the order. shrug

I randomly came across these photos from the show: click me. I hope the person doesn't mind the link being shared. There's some good ones there.

Ohh those are precious! :D I really like Adam's hair like that.

Whomever is the owner of those photos, I just have one thing to say :

THANK YOU!

I love Adam's hair like that....and their clothes were awesome. I'm a sucker for a nice suit jacket with jeans. thud

Eric's hair was adorable that night. LOL

I know ya do Jessis as Sunday proved. Thanks to whoever's pics those were I am loving them. Anyone have audio or video for this?

Wow, the pics are great. I guess the guys are sporting their summer hair cuts. They all seem to have it shorter than they had it during their June appearances here on the East Coast. Jordan's hair looks about the same, but I'm sure he's gotten a trim, it's been a couple of weeks since I've seen the band.

Thanks for finding those!

Nice to see the boys looking all dapper with new haircuts and clean-shaven.

I'd like to see the pics from that HUGE lens (looks like a 300mm F1.8 or similar) that is visible in the final pic.

ooo! lovely pictures!

but i must say, it's weird seeing adam without the beard again. thanks for sharing!

lol kelly .. i read that bit on the end as "thanks for shaving"!

great photos

oh, come on! you know me. i would never say thanks for shaving. as nice as the clean shaven thing is...i'm all for the beards. you know that.

I do.. you're right .. I totally know that! - so I KNEW I'd misread it ! hahaha

Yes I'm loving the new hairdos too, thanks for tracking down those pics.

Right then this will be a disjointed post because I am suffering with having to work and jet lag Cool


Sacramento
Edited down from my L J to avoid to many repeats.


I was about head along to feed my friends the ducks some bread when I heard a magical sound……..Common Rotation were sound checking and I danced outside in the car park……..oh it was good! All too soon they finished and Deb made me go and Queue.
Soon we were let in, we were in seats in the middle of a row, Bugger, bugger, bugger I don’t mind sitting whilst James is on(for no other reason than I am more used to sitting at that sort of thing, but come on guy’s this is CoRo! I look towards the stage, what it is with some woman and big hair, no offence meant here but really your hair size does not have to increase with each passing year. We had a woman on motor mouth duties behind us and another woman with chop sticks sticking out of her Barnet which I found widely amusing whilst JCB was on stage because you could line her up and pretend to catapult things at her (well it amused me anyway,it looked lovely by the way just a bit distracting!) and then I panicked, this is the only time I am going the band this weekend and I am going to be playing Catapults I explain the situation to Deb and Promise on pain of death that we will swap back as soon as CoRo had left the stage. I am a CoRo fan and would not have gone to this convention if CoRo weren’t playing whilst my sister Deb is a huge James fan and feels the same it all works out fine really….

Musically I thought the band were great and Eric voice during EUTS was ahhhhhh I can’t explain the woman behind me got the shut the fuck up look for talking during it!!! God I hate stupid people sing by all means, but it is really rude to squee about James in my ear!!! It was a very strange gig the audience was very quiet very little singing, I sung! How can you not? I tried to get out of the seats and stand at the back to dance, but have you ever tried to move people who are waiting to see James, not the easiest thing to do I can tell you! And so I sat and sung and bopped in my seat I was in a very happy place indeed!
And then they were gone : ( and Deb was over excited about James ,

James has been rehearsing and sounded really quite good, not as good as Bristol night one, but close second, it does him good to play next to outstanding musicians like Al and Eric it makes him up his ante so to speak.
I wanted to go and see the band, I wanted to thank Eric for the Union Maids they brighten my days, I wanted to buy a CD I had missing from my collection and I wanted a t-shirt . Deb wanted a fag and to go to the talk back, Deb won she has this whole weird big sister and thumb thing going on…! I again will let Deb fill you in on James, lets just say the man does talk charming bollocks doesn’t he! But as long as it is done with love that’s fine!

All over we head off into the fresh air, but not before I manage to embarrass myself once again…..We are walking through the lobby with me waving the cds from the talkback around You guessed it common rotation CD upper most with me saying “well what the fuck am I going to do with a signed CD? I could auction it on Ebay I suppose!” And there was Eric stood standing there, I couldn’t speak to the poor man now I was way too embarrassed!( I was talking about the James Cd at the time : )
We spent the rest of the evening corrupting Americans and making them route march around the car park whilst trying not to get run over by the very strange clientele that were leaving the establishment from the night club……
Saturday I listened to all the guests, and then because I never bother with autographs I made the stupid mistake of checking my phone……..Damn me for having a tri-band phone, by the time I had sorted out the panic at work, Deb was back, carrying a CoRo t-shirt that Eric and Jordan had signed (thanks Deb) I did see Jordan briefly on Sunday to buy the CD missing from my collection and to say THANKS ……..

So Thanks Common Rotation I think you made yourselves a load of new fans and I had a blast……..is it October yet?

Christiana

Thanks for the pictures! I brought a camera with me but never took it out the entire weekend.

Eric's hair is poofy isn't it? Maybe he had fun with the in room hair dryer before the show.

My faves are 015, 025, 027, 037, 040. Is 016 the "I like cold beverages" one? lol

Random thoughts on the show was the odd clapping Adam kept harping on and them doing New York, New York.

In all of the squee, I totally forgot to get myself a new t-shirt!

Peace Love and Cheese

Common Rotation got themselves some new fans on Friday and the fact that CoRo CD's were handed out at the late night JM talkback can't hurt . Lots of people who had never seen the band before have made really nice posts praising them and saying that they are playing and enjoying their " free" CD's and even bought others . It's all good and will help to swell the audience numbers at future gigs

I noticed that there's an audio link for this set on coro.de but it doesn't seem to work / I can't download it. Is it just me?