The Backstreet Boys may be a quartet, not a quintet, but that doesn’t matter… they’re back out on the road and swing in to Vancouver for shows tonight and tomorrow at GM Place.
Back in 2001, I was a co-host of the Z Morning Crew alongside Erin Davis, Darren B Lamb and Tarajean. It was just a few days after 9/11 and we had an interview scheduled with Nick Carter to promote the Boys’ Black and Blue Tour.
The events of September 11 affected everyone deeply, but the BSB were especially touched as one of their crew members was aboard one of the flights from Boston.
Here’s the emotional interview with Nick Carter.
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Oasis brings their act of brotherly love to GM Place tonight. Ahhh, but remember the late 90s? When they were relevant?
One of the most infamous concerts to hit the Pacific Coliseum was one by Oasis on April 10, 1996. After being pelted by shoes and coins during the opening numbers, Noel opened up on the crowd screaming “We’re not a bunch of f*cking monkeys! We’re the best band in the f*cking world!” before storming off the stage with his band, never to return.
Here’s what the local interwebs had to say about the blow up.
Oasis did not walk off the stage because some shoes and clothing were thrown at them — or, at least that, isn’t the major reason why they left. Rather, it seems that a few disturbed and moronic individuals found it funny to throw coins at the band, hitting guitarist Noel Gallagher in the eye at one point.
I have not been to many big shows where shoes or other pieces of clothing were not tossed up on stage, so, big deal. I don’t condone it, but it was to be expected. Coins, however, are a totally different matter altogether, and I don’t for a second blame Oasis for stopping the show. [dropd]
Just short of a year later, they came back to try it again, and I interviewed Noel Gallagher about the incident and whether or not shoe tossing was a regular occurrence on their travels. (**warning** the language gets a little spicy)
Have fun at the show tonight. Keep your shoes on your feet, and your coins in your pocket.
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Nathan’s Famous are the legendary dogs from Coney Island, and they’re the frank of choice at Nat Bailey Stadium. To celebrate their arrival in town, the promo team from the Vancouver Canadians organized their own version of the World Hot Dog Eating Championships, this was Nathans Famous Hot Dog a Thon.
I thought I could inhale those little tubes of mystery meat. But here’s the thing: Nathan’s Famous are real hot dogs. As in they taste good, are very filling, and have nice kick of spice. These are not your bulk bin rope dogs.
I was in trouble from the first bite. I had watched the video over and over of Kobayashi. He soaks the buns with one hand, and doubles two wieners in his mouth with the other hand. I tried it. I could shovel them in pretty good, but there was no way in hell I could get them down. It.was.brutal.
Here’s the video of me giving up rather early in the competition:
The Vancouver Sun was also there and shot a video.
The guy directly to my right is Ken The Demolisher Wong. A soft spoken gentleman who, apparently, is a competitve eater!
A slow start since for the first two minutes I only had two full large Nathans cups with water. I yelled out “water” with my mouth full. I again yelled out “water” with my mouth clear. I got 4 more cups and the water was filled constantly. Thank you for the cheering at the end. The Vancouver Sun newspaper took photos and video. At 8 and 1/2 hot dog and buns it was a decent win since I last ate at a blueberry pie (660 grams) eating contest and won two days earlier on Saturday August 16. I could have eaten more if I had gotten all the water I wanted at the beginning. What happened to your projected 8 hdbs?
I have eaten in 5 x 12 minutes hdb (hot dog bun) eating contests [2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Canadian Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Championship, 2003 Canada Cup (Women's Fast Pitch) Hot Dog eating contest] and 2 x 5 minutes hdb qualifiers [2002, 2003 Canadian Nathan's Hot Dog Eating].
At 8 minutes most contestants will bail out by hitting the wall and think they are full. This separates the men from the boys. I like 12 minutes hot dog eating contests. 10 minutes is a good compromise for next year.
They say they’re going to do this again next year. I’ll be glad to offer up my seat to any takers, it’s just too damn hard and Ken is just too damn good.
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Every year on the 4th of July, Nathan’s Famous on Coney Island, NY hosts the World Hot Dog Eating Champioships. 12 minutes of gluttony that was routinely pwned by a pint size Japanese fellow named Kobayashi.
In 2007, Joey Chestnut unseeded the great Kobayashi. This past summer, Kobayashi came back to reclaim his crown and the battle was a dead heat.
Tonight, at Nat Bailey Stadium, the Vancouver Candians host Boise and a little bit of Coney Island. It’s the 1st Annual Nathan’s Hot-Dog-A-Thon at the Nat. A bunch of “celebs,” a bunch of dogs, and 6 minutes to get ‘em down without any coming back up.
I’ve studied the tape and technique of Kobayashi and Chestnut, I’ve been stretching my stomach all weekend. I am prepared to do battle. Sooooo .. how many do you think I can get down, and keep down?
The boys can kick back about 60 in 12 minutes, I’ll stick my over/under at 8 in 6 minutes.
The battle goes at 630p just outside Nat Bailey Stadium, I’ll see you there!
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This Sunday night the Vancouver Whitecaps will host the Puerto Rico Islanders and the Canadian Diabetes Association is the charity of choice for the game! Bronze tickets are just $15 each and $4 from every ticket will go to the CDA!
If supporting the Diabetes effort wasn’t enough of a reason to head down, all ticket purchasers will be entered into a draw for a Helijet Crown Mountain Sightseeing Adventure for Four from the Helipad at Grouse Mountain, plus 4 passes for the Grouse Super SkyRide!
To have your tickets count in the draw, you must order them from Senior Account Manager, Tom Tompkins by Friday. He can be reached at: 604 669-9283 or via email at: ttompkins@whitecapsfc.com
On July 4, 2006 I went to meet a girl at the Cactus Club at Park Royal. We’d talked on the phone, and via email but this was our first “date.”
We sat at the bar, chatting, but not really looking at each other - the World Cup was on.
Over the next couple nights, as we spent hours on the phone, like newly daters do, we started to dream about how fun and spontaneous it would be to go to France for the World Cup Final between France and Italy.
We worked routings with our points from every angle, but we just couldnt find a way to get there and back in 48 hours. That was part of the challenge, just go and soak up the atmosphere with nowhere to stay, just go - at the drop of the hat, with someone you’d just met.
We even looked at Saint Pierre et Miquelon, the two islands in between Newfoundland and Halifax that are a bona fide French colony, but again the flights didnt work. So we settled on Montreal. A red eye in on Friday, the game on Saturday, and an evening flight home on Sunday.
July 4, 2006 was the first date for Jennifer and I. On July 7 we were on a plane for our first vacation together. We moved in together in October 06 and on May 31, 2007 our little Z was born (yes, we work fast)
We haven’t been in a rush to set a date, but then I flipped the calendar over today and realized our anniversary would land on a Saturday - the perfect wedding day! Sooooo …
On July 4, 2009 we’ll be making things a little more permanent. Yes, we’ve set the date.
Now we just have to set the place…. details to come…
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Okay, we didnt get a say in that awful VANCOUVER across the front of the new Canucks unis, but the team is giving us fans a chance to put our stamp on the team - by designing Curtis Sanford’s mask.
“We have great fans in Vancouver and I thought this would be the ideal way for them to express themselves in a creative way and to feel part of our team,” said Curtis Sanford. “There are a lot of talented artists in our city and I have no doubt that we will receive a number of innovative and interesting designs. I am looking forward to seeing what Canucks fans come up with.”
In addition to having the design featured on the mask itself, the winning design will also receive an autographed Curtis Sanford jersey and a meet and greet with Sanford.
Sanford’s nickname is “The Sandman.” The old guy on the top of the mask is The Sandman, the hands on each side of the mask have a crystall ball with the new Canucks logo, and a staff with the original Canucks logo. The bottom is a nod to Vancouver with the snow capped mountains.
So, for the new one will you continue with the Sandman theme, or toss something completely unique into the mix - like these Canuck Classics?
The Canucks.com page has all you need; downloadable templates, logos, biographical info, and more.
Here’s the fine print:
All applicants will be required to submit an artistic rendering by Monday, August 25, 2008 to be eligible for the contest. To enter, click on the “Design Your Mask” button to launch the interactive workshop and download the mask template. Submissions, produced either electronically or by hand, will be accepted via e-mail or via post. For more information and full rules and regulations, please visit Canucks.com.
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This morning I managed to grab Kris Krug on the streets of Beijing checking out a night snack market where he was offered pig’s penis, scorpions, silk worm larvae and other tasty treats. Here’s audio of our chat:
Kris Krugand his buddy Scales are ripping up the Games, I’ll have more of their story in Wednesday’s edition of 24hrs.
Nel Peach has been a supporter of Team Diabetes for a few years now, she’s gearing up for her 6th event in Kelowna this month, and then she’s off to Disney World for her 7th Team Diabetes event.
I’ve met Nel through the powers of the itnernets, and she’s been a great inspiration. I interviewed her on air this morning:
The deadline to join us in Florida this January is Friday. Here’s all you need to know about the Team Diabetes program, all that’s left is for you to join!
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I am so PROUD that 95Crave is the Official Radio Station of Vancouver’s Pride Weekend. It’s going to be HUGE, and we’ve got it all covered.
Starting Friday at 5 p.m., we kick off our Retrosexual Weekend with 5 or 6 classic tracks an hour sure to put you in a dancing mood. It will go ALL WEEKEND!
Pride Launch (Pride Weekend Launch)
Friday, August 1st. 11am - 1pm.
Place: 750 Hornby St, Vancouver (Art Gallery)
Price: Free
Begin your morning early with a still-warm Krispy Kreme doughnut fundraiser, and meet this year’s Grand Marshals at noon. The Mayor of Vancouver will present the Pride Week Proclamation. Show your support of international GLBT communities and their respective fights for equality by signing the Declaration of Montreal.
Koodo’s Big Night Out
Friday, August 1st. 7pm - 12midnight.
Place: Davie St. (between Burrard and Bute)
Price: Free
Koodo’s Big Night Out will include licensed areas with DJs, multiple stages, artisans, dancing, and a youth area from 7pm-12pm on Friday August 1st. Sections of Davie St. will be temporarily closed between Burrard St. and Bute St. to host the event. While licensed areas will be blocked off, Davie St. will remain open for anyone on foot to enjoy the event and Pride celebrations. $5 beer garden wrist band with unlimited re-entry
Pride Parade
Sunday, August 3rd. 12noon - 2:00pm.
Our Crave Crew’s holding the 40′ flag that opens the parade & we have our Community Cruiser in the parade.
Place: Denman Street to Sunset Beach.
30th Pride Parade begins at Robson and Thurlow, heads West down the hill to Denman street, follows Denman to Pacific and then finishes at Sunset Beach. With 140 parade entries and 385,000 spectators, this is the MUST SEE event of the year in Vancouver.
Happy Pride!
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