Warhippy Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/08/21/bc-woodstock-anniversary-festival-abbotsford.html The family of a rock and roll legend and some Lower Mainland businessmen want to stage an international outdoor music festival in Abbotsford. Planners of Myxxfest — YXX is the abbreviation for the Abbotsford International Airport — are hoping to book several well known bands to play the charity event at the airport next August. "We're reaching out to the Rolling Stones, we're reaching out to the reformation of Led Zeppelin....[and] you know, placing the right information pertaining to Sir Paul McCartney" said Gary Karlsen, president of the Jimi Hendrix Family Foundation. In addition to reaching out to Leon Hendrix, Jimi's brother, Karlsen also recruited Abbotsford resident Sir James Barlow — the great-great-grandson of Charles Darwin — to help involve local and international charities. Gary Karlsen, left, pictured here with Jimi Hendrix's brother, Leon. (Gary Karlsen) Music manager Bruce Allen, who represents Bryan Adams, Michael Bublé and Jann Arden, dismisses the idea. "Who doesn't want to bring in those acts? But let's take a look — if you're Led Zeppelin and you've been putting off a reformation for so long it's ridiculous and Jimmy Page said he doesn't want to reform, are you going to have that reformation take place in Abbotsford? I mean, is that even humanly possible?" he said. "These guys are smoking something out in Abbotsford. This is ridiculous." Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman is cautious about the possible concert. "We need a business plan, and we need to make the airport security is first and paramount," he said. Banman also stressed the City of Abbotsford will not pay for the event. --------------------------------------------------- Honestly...I am already saving money for tickets for this. Please please PLEASE let this happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inane Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 uhh, ...not happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Floyd reformation as well? Sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Myxxfest, whatever that is, is more likely to he headlined by Leon Hendrix himself, not Zeppelin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Ya know...they played in smaller more frequently than for tens of thousands in Abbotsford. The stones randomly decided to play Glastonbury last month, Floyd is famous for once upon walkin on stage in small venues and McCartney played frigging Halifx a few times for kicks. Darwins relative Hendrix' relative. If anyone can pull it together why not them? As for this guy saying why would Zeppelin want to restart here in an unknown outdoor concert....really? They're a frigging rock band, their best shows were at events like this. Agents and managers are the absolute worst of the worst when it comes to music cause they know squat about what it takes to host a show or wow the fans. they only know bookings and dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butters Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 As for this guy saying why would Zeppelin want to restart here in an unknown outdoor concert....really? They're a frigging rock band, their best shows were at events like this. Agents and managers are the absolute worst of the worst when it comes to music cause they know squat about what it takes to host a show or wow the fans. they only know bookings and dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 The point is that they wouldn't do it here if they did it, and they aren't so keen on doing it anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 We are stardust, we are golden Caught in the Devil's bargain & we've got to get ourselves Back to the garden Joni Mitchell, 'Woodstock' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 "If you book it, they will come." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Just imagine if it all got lined up: Stones, Sir Paul, Elton, The Who, Zep!..Hordes & masses, collected in a rock pilgrimage in Abbotsford-of all places! ...Then, it becomes the world's worst joke/troll-job. They claim the main acts can't make it, & out steps RICK ASTLEY..."We're no strangers to love/You know the rules/etc..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dittohead Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 "These guys are smoking something out in Abbotsford. This is ridiculous." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Just imagine if it all got lined up: Stones, Sir Paul, Elton, The Who, Zep!..Hordes & masses, collected in a rock pilgrimage in Abbotsford-of all places! ...Then, it becomes the world's worst joke/troll-job. They claim the main acts can't make it, & out steps RICK ASTLEY..."We're no strangers to love/You know the rules/etc..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 "If you book it, they will come." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMelvin Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Todays youth cannot enjoy this event without going all haywire....so its defintely not happening.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbbyNucksFan Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 lol love it.. not gonna happen, but love it anyways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Todays youth cannot enjoy this event without going all haywire....so its defintely not happening.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SynysterGates Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 "If you book it, they will come." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Sounds a little far-fetched but if it happens.... would go to/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offensive Threat Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Todays youth cannot enjoy this event without going all haywire....so its defintely not happening.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbbyNucksFan Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 The only ones who could afford tickets to this one would be the same people who show up at Rolling Stones Concerts. 50+ year old guys reliving their youth. They get sleepy by 10 pm lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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