Topic: Let bands drink on stage in Seattle!!! (Read 1444 times)

ChrisCrusher · « **on:** September 07, 2011, 10:02:21 AM »

Hey everyone!! Lets start a grassroots movement to get this dumb law repealed. I'm starting by tweeting Mayor Mcginn to find out what we should do!!! Everyone harrass him @mayormcginn and let him know you want bands to be able to drink on stage!!! #letthebandsdrink!!! Spread the word!!

UPDATE!!!:::
Mayor McGinn wrote back with THIS: http://www.liq.wa.gov/publications/rules/2011%20Proposed%20Rules/Notice%20to%20stakeholders%2011-06%20Entertainers%20Drinking%20While%20Performing-CR%20102.pdf

Everyone should email: rules@liq.wa.gov by October 21st with their side of the story on this!!! Should we put together a form letter that we can all use and change to fit ourselves? This is a law I want to take a stand against!!

Grendel · « **Reply #1 on:** September 07, 2011, 12:37:06 PM »

There's nothing he can do since it is a state administrative rule decided by the State Liquor Control Board. But, I suppose getting him on your side can help exert some pressure.

ChrisCrusher · « **Reply #2 on:** September 07, 2011, 12:45:57 PM »

Quote from: Grendel on September 07, 2011, 12:37:06 PM

There's nothing he can do since it is a state administrative rule decided by the State Liquor Control Board. But, I suppose getting him on your side can help exert some pressure.

we figure we start from the top and then go from there!! Anyone else we should write or harrass or whatever??

dan10things · « **Reply #3 on:** September 07, 2011, 12:47:22 PM »

And DJs! It sucks DJing and not being able to sip a drink behind the turntables.

Speaking of which, Grendel, I still have your faulty mixer I used at Funhouse last year.

bobcat · « **Reply #4 on:** September 07, 2011, 01:13:21 PM »

Quote from: dan10things on September 07, 2011, 12:47:22 PM

And DJs! It sucks DJing and not being able to sip a drink behind the turntables.

where are you DJing? If you are getting paid as a performer on stage- technically you are not allowed to drink 'on stage'.

ChrisCrusher · « **Reply #5 on:** September 07, 2011, 01:29:29 PM »

Mayor McGinn wrote back with THIS: http://www.liq.wa.gov/publications/rules/2011%20Proposed%20Rules/Notice%20to%20stakeholders%2011-06%20Entertainers%20Drinking%20While%20Performing-CR%20102.pdf

Everyone should email: rules@liq.wa.gov by October 21st with their side of the story on this!!! Should we put together a form letter that we can all use and change to fit ourselves? This is a law I want to take a stand against!!

dead end yob · « **Reply #6 on:** September 07, 2011, 01:30:40 PM »

Quote from: ChrisCrusher on September 07, 2011, 12:45:57 PM

we figure we start from the top and then go from there!! Anyone else we should write or harrass or whatever??

In this case, he would not be "the top". He has no part in that decision making. Pat Kohler, Executive Director and Sharon Foster, Chairman of the Washington State Liquor Control Board would be "the top". You would also have better luck reaching out to your elected State Senator and Representatives. Also, they would probably more responsive. This is not a "Seattle" thing, but a whole state thing.

ChrisCrusher · « **Reply #7 on:** September 07, 2011, 01:45:09 PM »

Quote from: dead end yob on September 07, 2011, 01:30:40 PM

In this case, he would not be "the top". He has no part in that decision making. Pat Kohler, Executive Director and Sharon Foster, Chairman of the Washington State Liquor Control Board would be "the top". You would also have better luck reaching out to your elected State Senator and Representatives. Also, they would probably more responsive. This is not a "Seattle" thing, but a whole state thing.

See my post above this. I got the answers I requested!!!

BrianMyFatAss · « **Reply #8 on:** September 07, 2011, 02:53:41 PM »

thanks chris!

Grendel · « **Reply #9 on:** September 07, 2011, 04:09:03 PM »

Quote from: dan10things on September 07, 2011, 12:47:22 PM

And DJs! It sucks DJing and not being able to sip a drink behind the turntables.

Speaking of which, Grendel, I still have your faulty mixer I used at Funhouse last year.

ohhh yeah! the one that blew a fuse! or whatever

dead end yob · « **Reply #10 on:** September 07, 2011, 11:49:38 PM »

Quote from: ChrisCrusher on September 07, 2011, 01:45:09 PM

See my post above this. I got the answers I requested!!!

I think we actually posted them at the same time, or you posted while I was typing.

ChrisCrusher · « **Reply #11 on:** September 08, 2011, 08:59:52 AM »

Quote from: dead end yob on September 07, 2011, 11:49:38 PM

I think we actually posted them at the same time, or you posted while I was typing.

Yeah, I figured. I was just letting you know, because if you message board like I message board, you would have missed it. or I would have...or something.

SAUCE · « **Reply #12 on:** September 08, 2011, 04:41:00 PM »

Quote from: bobcat on September 07, 2011, 01:13:21 PM

where are you DJing? If you are getting paid as a performer on stage- technically you are not allowed to drink 'on stage'.

So what you are saying, is all the shows we don't get paid we should drink heavily?

Ceej · « **Reply #13 on:** September 09, 2011, 12:45:42 AM »

So what would happen if that dumb redneck (from the redneck comedy tour that drinks whiskey on stage) comes to Seattle? Would he be able to drink his whiskey on stage?

ChrisCrusher · « **Reply #14 on:** September 09, 2011, 08:37:51 AM »

Quote from: Ceej on September 09, 2011, 12:45:42 AM

So what would happen if that dumb redneck (from the redneck comedy tour that drinks whiskey on stage) comes to Seattle? Would he be able to drink his whiskey on stage?

By law, no. But some venues will let it happen.

bobcat · « **Reply #15 on:** September 09, 2011, 10:30:46 AM »

most of those guys either don't even drink, drink colored water/cola on stage, or drink way within moderation.

Dean Martin had that shtick down pat:

"Martin's reputation as a heavy drinker – a reputation perpetuated via his vanity license plates reading "DRUNKY" – he was remarkably self-disciplined.[6] He was often the first to call it a night, and when not on tour or on a film location, liked to go home to see his wife and children. Phyllis Diller has said that Martin was indeed drinking alcohol onstage and not apple juice. She also commented that although he was not drunk, he was not really sober either, but had very strict rules when it came to performances. "

K-Stereo · « **Reply #16 on:** September 13, 2011, 10:01:24 PM »

Unfortunately this stupid rule is having an effect on other areas as well. It's by no means a rule here that we can't drink on stage, but several clubs I have played here in Longview have not allowed onstage drinking. I guess because they fear this rule will somehow apply to their establishment...

SAUCE · « **Reply #17 on:** September 14, 2011, 06:06:42 PM »

So does this mean we all could have got hammered on stage at sound fest?

Dark Country · « **Reply #18 on:** September 15, 2011, 07:44:26 AM »

I didn't know about this until I got a beer when we were playing sunset, and I set it up on stage with me and when I went to take a drink it was gone. I was pissed cause I thought someone stole my beer. The bartender grabbed it from me when I wasnt' looking. haha. What a wierd rule. So is it seattle or wa. that has this rule?

Dark Country · « **Reply #19 on:** September 15, 2011, 07:45:51 AM »

oh yeah, also, I feel wierd plugging this now, but I am having no luck elsewhere. We are looking for a new frontman, so let me know if you are interested. Or know someone who is. Thanks
Brandon
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Lukas · « **Reply #20 on:** September 15, 2011, 09:37:31 AM »

Quote from: SAUCE on September 14, 2011, 06:06:42 PM

So does this mean we all could have got hammered on stage at sound fest?

No, because you were playing at the Vera Project.

ChrisCrusher · « **Reply #21 on:** September 15, 2011, 10:06:28 AM »

Quote from: Dark Country on September 15, 2011, 07:44:26 AM

I didn't know about this until I got a beer when we were playing sunset, and I set it up on stage with me and when I went to take a drink it was gone. I was pissed cause I thought someone stole my beer. The bartender grabbed it from me when I wasnt' looking. haha. What a wierd rule. So is it seattle or wa. that has this rule?

It's a washington state law, most bars outside of seattle don't sweat it too bad because the LCB doesn't sweat them too bad!! PLEASE email the LCB and tell them to change this !!!

dan10things · « **Reply #22 on:** September 15, 2011, 11:39:08 AM »

Quote from: Ceej on September 09, 2011, 12:45:42 AM

So what would happen if that dumb redneck (from the redneck comedy tour that drinks whiskey on stage) comes to Seattle? Would he be able to drink his whiskey on stage?

Technically no, but when the Pogues played the Showbox, Shane was both drinking and smoking on stage. I think there are times they let it slide and will deal with any consequences.

bobcat · « **Reply #23 on:** September 15, 2011, 11:43:21 AM »

Quote from: SAUCE on September 14, 2011, 06:06:42 PM

So does this mean we all could have got hammered on stage at sound fest?

The venue is the one liable, not the promoter.

ChrisCrusher · « **Reply #24 on:** September 15, 2011, 11:45:41 AM »

Quote from: bobcat on September 15, 2011, 11:43:21 AM

The venue is the one liable, not the promoter.

I think he was meaning that since the bands didn't get paid, no one was technically an employee of anyone. So we could drink without care technically???

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