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It's with a heavy heart that i have to be the bearer of sad news for all you melonfans. For the past two years, the band has struggled to maintain our fan base and touring and recording profile. Without the support of a major label promotion and touring financial advantages, it has become a diminshing scenario for Cravin' Melon. Doug has decided that it's time to hang up the hat and pursue other things. That being said, the band has decided that without Doug, it just wouldn't be Cravin' Melon. Therefore we are annoucing the band's retirement effective Mid April. We are going to try to hit every market that we can between now and April 15, so keep and eye on the Dates Page of the website and come on out to bid the band farewell. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank ALL of our fans throughout the world, from the bottom of our hearts. It was you, the fans that kept us going over the years. We'd also like to thank Scotty and Keith, the the street team, and all of the family members that have supported us over the past 8 years. We had a good run at it, we made a lot of folks happy and we had some great shows along the way. We're sorry to see it come to a close, but that's where we are. Cravin's music has touched a lot of folks. Let's remember all the good times fondly, play the CDS and be thankful we had a chance to do this.
Head Melon <Melonheads@aol.com>
bad news ville, NC USA - Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 18:36:56 (EST)
"it's the end of the world as we know it" ... or is it ... "the road goes on forever and the party never ends" ... i think for me, it's the end of my world. thanks for the memories. i love you. good-bye.
Melongoeson4ever <Melongoeson4ever>
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 22:42:14 (EDT)
Doug/CM: Usually with so much anticipation built up, the event fizzles and falls short. Not so this weekend!! Saturday night was as special as it gets. The energy was unbelievable, and the crowd was as pumped as you guys were. It was wonderful meeting Kim, NY Amy, Turtle, TT Dave, Jules, and the Jones Gang, and sharing one last night of Melon music. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: You guys have meant so much to all of us over the past seven years. Until a new chapter is written in your musical lives, we shall cling to our memories, as well as our Cravin Melon CD collection for solace and comfort. God Bless you all, and put me on the mailing list for REUNION #1 tickets. scottd
scottd
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 22:15:05 (EDT)
Well, it's finally over, but what a great way to end. I'm so proud of how our guys went out -- on top, selling out two shows and playing to two great crowds. We all know how much the music they gave us has meant, so that goes without saying. I will say, however, that Melon has given us something far beyond just the music. The existence of this band has created a little world that we have all been a part of for the last few years in the melonpatch and at the shows. Through following this band, I have met and became friends with dozens of really nice people that I otherwise would never have met. And that is what I am most thankful for. It would be rare to ever find a local band that has that kind of power to bring people together. Everyone follow Dick's advice and don't drift apart. Melon are not playing shows anymore, but we still have this little place in the world where we can be fans and friends. -- Kevin
kevin <Kcdavis11@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 20:49:33 (EDT)
thank you all from my heart...jimbo
jimbo
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 19:18:11 (EDT)
Last night's show at the Handlebar was a fitting end;
a fantastic show to end 8 years of great shows. I
first saw CM when Greenville Memorial Auditorium was
about to be demolished a few years ago (CM & Edwin
McCain for a buck, that's like 10 cents a melon--what
a steal!). I'd heard of the band but never seen them,
and was instantly hooked. Since then, I managed to
see quite a few shows as they made the rounds, and
every single one was worth it. During shows I've been
slammed into walls by overly amourous yet highly
intoxicated couples, groped by total strangers *and*
met a lot of really nice fans (usually when lauging
about/recovering from the antics of the above
mentioned folks) and I wouldn't have missed a minute
of it. Thanks for the long strange trip, guys. And
as for a live recording of the final concert, I'm all
for it! (As for the videos, boy, I don't think I need
to be reminded yet again that not everyone should be
allowed to wear a babydoll tee, but I'd love that,
too...)
jbean
Greenville
jbean
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 19:17:38 (EDT)
You never really get to say everything you'd like to in a crowded room where
everyone wants to talk to the men of the hour. So just breifly and without
getting too cheesy, I just wanted to say thanks for all you guys have done
for us over the years. You've been a great influence not only musically,
but also as role models on how to be a rock band. You've been more than
cool to us and we love ya' for it. Glad we could be there this weekend,
hope we'll be seeing you all soon as you begin new chapters in your musical
careers.
Much love,
john@revelationdarling.com
www.revelationdarling.com
john <john@revelationdarling.com>
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 19:14:37 (EDT)
Just got home from my trip to SC to see your final show. It was
definitely the best CM show I've seen, and certainly the most
emotional! Along with your many, many other fans, I want to say THANK
YOU so much for the most wonderful experience over the past several
years. I have so many wonderful memories of your shows and was thrilled
to get the chance to meet you guys. Not only do you play incredible
music, you are great people too, a rare combination. All of you are
very special, and I know each of you will go far in whatever it is you
decide to do next. I look forward to keeping up with what you are up to
in the future. Thank you again for the memories and the gift of your
music. I hope to see you all again someday. . . .
Lorie Lindsley
Welcome, NC
lorielindsley@hotmail.com
lorie <lorielindsley@hotmail.com>
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 19:13:50 (EDT)
oh yeah.....if any of you want to send me scans of pics from the weekend, i'll get chris lester to put up a special foto page,...
head melon <melonheads@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 16:45:02 (EDT)
what a great weekend and it was so nice to see all of y'all...!!! you fans did the band proud!!! the WINNER of the guitar was MELISSA RADER from Piedmont SC....I call her on sunday morning to tell her of the win and she said that she had never won anything, so that's a first!! great to finally meet so many faces of peeps i've been chatting with for so long and thanks to ALL the fans and the street team....THe guest book will stay up so please continue to post and talk to each other as well as send mail to the guys at melonheads@aol.com...........let's not drift apart y'all.......i'll be posting any news about the guys as it comes up... sniff sniff..... :)
head melon <melonheads@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 16:40:17 (EDT)
THANK YOU Thank You Thank You for an incredible (yet emotional) show Friday
night!!!
I wish so bad that I could've gone Saturday but...too young. It was great
seeing all my fellow fans that I love too. :)
Even though there is no more Cravin' Melon...they'll always remain one of my
favorite bands EVER. I've been listening to these guys since I was 12 years
old!!! (19 now)
I remember the first time I ever heard 'Sweet Tea'. It was at my first
Hootie concert and Cravin' opened up. I loved them from the very beginning
of the set but when I heard 'Sweet Tea'....that just did something. I
remember after the concert, all I could think about on the way home was
Cravin' Melon. The Hootie show was great...but I wanted to see more
Cravin'. Of course, I couldn't go see them like I wanted to because they
played at bars and being 12 years old....that just didn't work. :)
Anyway....as it's been said numerous times...these guys are gonna be missed
terribly. But certainly never will be forgotten. There's always lots of
bands that come around, but only a few stay with you and touch your heart.
I can honestly say that Cravin' Melon has changed my life. If you're
reading...thank you guys for everything. We'll miss you.
STEPH from 'ROCK VEGAS'
melonfan@hotmail.com
steph
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 16:35:51 (EDT)
CM... I'm a transplant to Raleigh from San Diego, CA. Charles Taylor
introduced me to your music back in March of 1998 while I was in Sanford, NC
on a business trip. One listen and I was hooked!
My family and many friends from the San Diego area are Melon Heads. I
planted the seeds the past few years and your music is greatly appreciated
by them. At one time back in 1998, when you were going to be recording in
So.Cal I suggested to Charles that Cravin Melon needed to play at the
"Belly Up Tavern" in Solana Beach, CA. I realize that didn't happen, but I
know the place would have been packed and the crowd would have been "Blown
Away " by your live performance.
Since moving to Raleigh in January 99 I've seen you perform a number of
times... and you put on a great show!! One of my best memmories is the
House of Blues in Myrtle Beach last summer on July 15
Your performance was outstanding!!! I took the family to see you play at
the HOB again this past March. This was the first time my kids, ages 9 and
12 saw you perform live. Just seeing their reactions, Wow, it was a very
special time. We saw you play again at the "Live at Five" bash in Raleigh
and it was great! Having read some of the other comments by your fans, I'd
like to add my name to the growing list of Melon Heads who would like to see
your final performance recorded and put out as a Live CD!! Thanks for the
great music and good times!!
Kurt Anderson
Raleigh, NC
kurt
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 16:23:20 (EDT)
Hello once again, just before the 2nd to the last show....I know Someone will be videotaping(or even audio recording) tomorrow night's Cravin' Melon show, and I do hope they will be made available (for a reasonable price!). I am definitely interested!! Also, can anyone also record the Far Too Jones set as well? I for one would be very appreciative! Well let's all have fun at the shows this weekend and let the guys enjoy it completely!
Later!
Guz
imtheguz@earthlink.net
duz
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 16:22:57 (EDT)
I have only seen you twice and I hate that I can't make the final performance. I have thoroughly enjoyed your music. Will any of you be joining other bands or is this it? It would be a shame to waste such talent. Now that the chance of sounding like a crazed groupie is lessened, I would like to know if Rob is available. I know practically every woman that has seen him on stage has the hots for him. I met him both times that I attended your concerts in Asheville, NC. If you could just let me know, I would appreciate it. Sometimes you have to take a shot. Keep playing. Music keeps us young. By the way......I am 32. Sincerely, Redda Rhymer
redda
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 16:22:40 (EDT)
It has been a great ride guys.....you are awesome. Saw most of the May 18 show at The Handlebar.....incredible (Hope maybe to land a video of it).......thanks guys for some really great music
dhart
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 16:22:04 (EDT)
Just arrived back in Greensboro after the pilgrimage to see CM play one final time. I might add it was one awesome show, and i'm really going to miss these guys. Wish i could have stuck around for Saturday Night, but you can't win them all, right? Keep me posted on the show. I'm most certainly going to be having some serious CM withdrawl now- Saw them last weekend here in G'boro, and last night in G'ville. Wish the guys would re-concider, but i understand the burnout factor involved. Maybe there's hope, though- Jimbo did say something about one of the guys being in Nashville trying to pitch the songs... A hope, or a dream? Best of luck to Doug, Jim, Rob, Chad, and Gary. Thanks for all the Music, Memories, and good times.
-Matt Kaiser
matt
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 16:21:48 (EDT)
Thanks again for all the fun times.
We'll miss all of you and we wish each of you the best of luck.
Comes see us or call us anytime, you will always be a part of our lives.
Doug your dad is awesome!
Take care, we love ya.
ward and laura
To you:
"All good things gotta come to an end
The trills have to fade
Before they come 'round again
The bills will be paid
And the pleasure will mend
All good things got to come to an end"
jackson browne
Lwm1974@aol.com <Lwm1974@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 16:20:55 (EDT)
Hey all, since I didn't have a chance to say this last night at the final concert, but even though I got a late start at being somewhat of a groupie, I'm glad I finally did because you guys are great. I've never had as much fun at concerts as I do, or have had, at your concerts. I must say that I am extremely happy that I barely made it past the cutoff age for your final concert. However, none of my friends that are as big concert goers as I am are 21. So, basically, I came alone, just to see the special event...haha. I just wanted to say thanks for putting on some great shows that I wish I could have seen more of. Exactly what are all of you planning on doing now that it's all over? Thanks again. You guys are great.
Steph
steph
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 16:20:01 (EDT)
First, I want to apologize to all the Melonheads who sent me pictures for the video, that we did not actually get to show it at the last show. Keith & Scotty tried relentlessly to get a set-up for me & it just would not happen. Know this, I got the video to Doug & hopefully all the guys will get a chance to see it.
The last two nights have been awesome! Soemthing I will NEVER forget. How blessed am I to have known such wonderful people , 5 guys who have changed my life for the better (4-ever). I regret that I did not meet some of the wonderful fans until last night & hope to see you all again, that Melon Reunion thing sounds good to me!!! ??? I appreciate the Travel Lodge gang for letting me hang out with them around the pool last night ( early this morning, actually). I felt it was healing; hope so for you guys too! Please let the patch go on for a while, I think we all need a chance to "heal". I wish I had gotten to talk to & hug all the guys one last time, but thanks to the Greenville City parking lot patrol that did not happen! I would like to keep in touch & know what ya'll are up to...please e-mail me some( e-mail ) addresses!!!!
You guys will NEVER fully understand the impact you have had on your dedicated fans....just know ( sniff) here we go.... (sniff)....we could probably never give back to you what you gave to us & we are so grateful to have been part of the ride!!! ***the road goes on forever & the party never ends*** Love you all & wish ya' the very best life has to offer !! ( look for us in the crowds)
tat2dave ( video man-please let us know where to mail the video tapes!)
*your fan to the end and then some!! * DaNameTag Lady ( Kimmy)
kim <LEONANOL@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 16:19:39 (EDT)
It's not about the melody. It's about the beat...the rhythm. The heart is the beat. Everything else around it lives because of the beat, because of the rhythm. Close your eyes and feel it, then you will see. The meaning of a song or poem is not to be understood or picked apart by a a bunch of curious monkeys. It's not meant to change the world or anyone else's life--it's clearly changed the writer's life already. It's only to be recognized. For those that recognize, it will inspire them to smile and close their own eyes and feel their own beat...their own rhythm. THIS is the bridge that brings our souls closer to understanding one another. The beat may change pace from time to time from pain, joy or sorrow, though it continues. We all have a beat within. Find it. Use it to make your own rhythm. Be well. Look well. Feel well. Fare well. Thank you with all my heart, Cheerleader Legs
UrbnDog@aol.com
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 16:19:03 (EDT)
Hi Dick,
I got a call Thursday from Kim saying that she had worked out a way for me
to get two tickets. I don't know how that happened but I am greatly
appreciative to whoever made it possible.
The show was great, the single greatest Melon concert ever!
Thank Doug for giving me his pick at the end of the show. I was honored.
I gave it to my daughter when I got back home. She was thrilled.
Was a recording made of the show?
Thank the guys again for a wonderful eight years.
Thank you for providing the area with such great bands.
Thanks,
Wayne
wayne <rushs@bellsouth.net>
USA - Sunday, May 20, 2001 at 16:18:24 (EDT)
Cravin Melon puts on one hell of a show. I was lucky to see you guys
several years back at Western Carolina Univ. I wish all you guys the
best.....I will definitely keep playing the CDs!
fan
USA - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 01:25:30 (EDT)
I haven't seen or heard as much on CM since I've lived
in atlanta... other than to see a post in Creative
Loafing of your final performance recently... and
realized WOW... definitely the end of an era. (Heck
~ It killed me enough when TNM split and CM started!!)
I'm reading posts from people who talk about finding
the guys of CM "years ago" and seem to have come to a
bit of a self realization: CM (and TheNextMove &
DogHouse), their music and their fans, have been a BIG
part of my life. I guess the summer nites, bathing
suit & cocktails, full force LIVE at the Windjammer
will now be replaced with an afternoon beer, lounge
chair and my ever faithful Walkman playing some CM
tunes. (Am I getting old?) No more 30-minute funk
jams of Brick House? **SAY IT AIN'T
SO?!?!!?!?!?!?!?** I hate to hear it's the end.....
and wish i could be there to see y'all in Greenville.
Best of luck to you guys in all you do. You
provided a helluvalotta goodtimes in my life for MANY
years and I wish you the best. Thanx for the
memories......... (ok....all of them but one
particular evening at Clancy's in Spartanburg... which
i have forever blocked from my mind!)
Peace & happiness,
Suzanne
P.S. GO TIGERS!
suzanne
USA - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 19:08:43 (EDT)
Last-minute pre-trip thoughts from this Northernseed... "that counter on the
guestbook is ticking and I've been spending some time trying to figure out a
way to make it stop, and it just won't stop... please, make it stop..." Ok,
so I'm very happy to be making this final road-trip... It's been too long
since my last live Melon show (Feb?). I miss all my Melonpatch pals! :\
I'm also very excited Revelation Darling and Far Too Jones will be there. I
just got off of a 3-way call with Tat2Dave and Christy... Dave's probably on
the road by now in his convertible and Christy & I will be airborne early
tomorrow morning. Cynde & Gouda, we'll be missing you but we'll make you
proud and give the guys your best wishes. DRIVE/FLY SAFE EVERYONE... SEE
YOU IN GREENVILLE IN THE MORNING! Love y'all! Hugs and Melons, Amy from
NYC aka Doc aka Miss March (Madness)
______________________________
fan
USA - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 17:13:13 (EDT)
KC- yeah, I agree about Where I Wanna Be. I have two
copies just in case something happens to one, and I told
Jimbo years ago that "Post Office" (the WIWB version)
had one of the smoothest, most elegant guitar solos
ever. I was just remembering that conversation the
other day so it's nice to hear someone who agrees with
me. Oh, and not to be a nag, but I found one ticket for
Saturday, can somebody please help me out with 1
more...I can't leave the girlfriend at home!!
Thanks....Pat Reid prrthead@yahoo.com
pat
USA - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 17:10:35 (EDT)
I highly suggest that anyone who does not have a copy of "Where I Wanna Be"
snag it quickly from Doug's stash. I have a lot of opinions about the
transition from the tunes on Where I Wanna Be to Red Clay. For those that
don't have WIWB, it contains many songs that are on Red Clay. Some of them
were improved 100X over on Red Clay. Sweet Tea and Pretend are examples.
These two songs are flawless on Red Clay. But something happend with other
tunes, "Come a Day" and "Post Office" in particular. The Red Clay versions
are much more mellow than the harder rocking WIWB versions (not that I don't
like those). The original Post Office contains probably one of the best
guitar solos Jimbo has ever put on disc. It is amazing. The original "Come
a Day" has a defining riff that isn't in the Red Clay version, not to
mention a classic guitar solo. Who else thinks Where I Wanna Be is the best
thing since sliced bread? I'm curious to hear from you.
KC
USA - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 15:04:43 (EDT)
hey all you melonheads. its been a while since i wrote last, but i didnt forget you. just got through finals, and have now returned to my real home in greensboro. cant wait to see everybody this weekend, too bad i cant get in to the sat. show... damn 21 year old drinking age! see ya'll friday.
brendo
no longer new orleans, now greensboro, NC
bkey@tulane.edu
brendo <bkey@tulane.edu>
USA - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 14:30:03 (EDT)
ALSO FORGOT DOGWOOD FESTIVAL SNAP SHOTS ON PHATPIC.COM UNDER HOT FM EVENTS THANKS
frank
USA - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 11:13:31 (EDT)
PLEASE RECORD SAT. NIGHTS SHOW FOR MELON FANS AND CUT A LAST CD OF THE LIVE SHOW FOR SELL. I KNOW I WOULD BY ONE I'M SURE THERE ARE OTHERS LIKE ME. SEE YA SAT. NIGHT.
FRANK
frank
USA - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 11:08:19 (EDT)
Speaking for all the Peeps in Greensboro, thanks for doing Hoo Ha especially
considering Greenville is sold out for Sat night! We're really gonna miss
your music and not to mention looking at ya... Ya'll have a great time this
weekend and good luck with whatever you pursue next. Save us a few
t-shirts.
Allison, Robin, Cindy, Jen
Allison, Robin, Cindy, Jen
USA - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 10:54:39 (EDT)
ok.. i guess i have been delaying saying much for a while. im thinking about how different its gonna be a week from now, no cravin show to look forward to in the coming weeks. I am both excited and extremely sad about this weekend. I am happy because my mom will get to see cravin melon live for the first time ever. i think she is gonna kick herself for not coming over the past years- she always said that she was too old for that and i kept telling her that i was the one of the youngest there most of the time. and thats another thing that i think is so amazing about cravin melon.. so many people love the music. it seems to bring some of the neatest (and most fun people) ive ever met together in a club to make times ill never forget. This is the only band that i can truely say i love every song (no skipping tracks on the CDs) and i have some sort of memory-big or small- to go with each one. I am also excited about meeting some of these people that i have seen post on the web page and talked to online -especially AMY ! :) im glad that so many of us will be together for a night that i know will top any other concert i have ever seen.. and to know that i can call the guys friends makes it so special. and i really appreciate the things both they and dick have done for me- even if it was just the time to stand around and talk for a while- its such a big part of what makes the music even that much better. it all means so much to me and it doesnt seem fair that some of the nicest and most talented guys out there didnt get what they deserved. it looks like ill just be at the friday show because of the good old 21+ rule :(- but i want to come by afterwards and talk to everyone. im wishing i could stop time and keep it all from ending, but i sure am glad i was a small part of the ride.
-see yall friday- Logan
logan
USA - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 00:29:57 (EDT)
hey yall'
i love the Red Clay Harvest CD! Maybe yall will make a comeback someday.
Keep playin' and try to find a label. Good luck in whatever else you
pursue.
Doug
doug
USA - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 23:06:00 (EDT)
If we can order shirts- i was wondering if maybe i could get a couple XL'S and possibly one XXL- it's coming too slow/too fast- shirt looks great- plan to do well with merchandise sales on sat night- i might need to bring a bag or something. i checked out that vh1 show - bands on the run- man do they suck! would you guys just humiliate them. if i can't get an XXL- I'll just have to resort to the good ole knee and elbow stretch exercises. Can't believe what's about to happen. man. anyone else at the hampton inn? might need some drinking buddies that day, night, following morning. -mike(y) mikeyheld@hotmail.com
mikey <mikeyheld@hotmail.com>
USA - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 20:20:34 (EDT)
We can't wait to see everyone on friday........we're honored to be opening again (and of course, for the last time) for our favorite band.......tears all around.............we'll see you in the crowd on saturday as well!!!
Revelation Darling
yo!!
USA - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 17:41:47 (EDT)
Hello to all my melonseeds! How bout that, the show is sold out! I tried
to get them to hold it @ the Bi-Lo Center for this exact reason, but nobody
ever listens to little ol' Turtle! Anyhow, for those of us staying @
TraveLodge you'll be excited to know that there's a pool and a free
breakfast (that most of us will already be awake for), Oh and the best part
is there's FREE truck parking! That's right, FREE truck parking! Of course
this really only benefits the truck stop hookers but thought I'd try to get
Captain excited or something! HA! HA! Okay so, here we are 3 days away
from the end and I've got some serious colon issues going on from all the
stress and sadness! Glad to see people posting their stories, memories,
etc. I'd like to say that I agree w/ Pat Reid on how great "Can't Find My
Way Home" is! Thanks for backing me up and maybe they'll surprise us and
play it one last time! Hint, hint! Anyhow, looking forward to seeing
everyone soon! And thank you to DaNameTagLady for setting up a table w/
nametags! Everyone be sure to stop by and fill out a tag and wear it all
night long! Please write in big bold letters b/c I'm sure there will be
many melonseeds suffering from fuzzy vision! See ya'll soon!!!
jenn
USA - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 16:07:19 (EDT)
this message is for Pat and anyone else interested. i thought your thanks to
the band was very touching. i've wanted to do more on my website than what
is already there, and your post gave me a great idea. i want to start a
"Thanks" page. if anyone would like to email me their thanks to Cravin
Melon, i will put them on a page on my Cravin' site. is this a good idea?
give me feedback!
Erin
erin_sellers@hotmail.com
the link to my site is www.geocities.com/athie21
erin
USA - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 16:06:11 (EDT)
Hey Everyone!! I just wanted to say to everyone going to
Greenville.....HAVE A GREAT TIME THIS WEEKEND! I'm very upset that I can't
make it ( damn Job!!) But I'm hoping my "FRIENDS" ( Dave, Christy, Amy )
will take a TON of pics for us unfortunate ones who can't make it! ( thank
you in advance) And Amy, thank you again for picking up the shirts for me!!
And to the guys......Doug, Gary, Rob, Jimbo, Chad and Dick.......thanks for
everything! Thanks for being a band, thanks for making such wonderful
music, thanks for all the fun times, thanks for all the laughs, and thanks
for all the help ( Dick that's for you ~*smiles*~) I really wish I could
make it this weekend. I just can't believe I won't be able to go see
Cravin' Melon ever again. But atleast we all have the music and when I pop
in one of the CD's , I can just sit back and remember all the fun I've had
being a CRAVIN' MELON fan.( which I will ALWAYS be) So again, THANKS FOR
ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES!!
( and Gary, I'll see ya soon!)
Have a CRAVIN' MELON day!
Cynde ( sorry to see is all end)
cynde
USA - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 13:00:28 (EDT)
to everyone.....the band has decided that there will NOT be a sunday show...there are still tickets for the friday show and there are too many factors involved in doing an "iffy" sunday show...so if you've been sitting on the fence...better get those tix for friday night right away....
head melon <melonheads@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 12:27:25 (EDT)
While I was writing that last post about my history and
thanks to the band, I should've been buying tickets. I
just saw Sat is sold out and I have already made plans
for the 7 hour trip to Greenville Saturday. If anyone
can help me scrounge up 2 tickets I would owe you a huge
debt of thanks and a beer at the show. Thanks.....Pat Reid
Pat Reid
USA - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 09:48:17 (EDT)
I don't know that anyone who reads these particularly
cares to hear my Cravin' Melon story, but I would like
to share it anyway, so feel free to scroll down to the
next post. My particular adventure started in 1995 when
I was a freshman at ECU I caught the guys when they
opened for Hootie at Elon College. Besides being better
than Hootie that night, they had an infectious sound
that won we over within minutes. I had never liked the
original "Never Been to Spain" but I liked Cravin's
version. And while "Sweet Tea" was cool, the song that
stuck with me was "Can't Find My Way Home." I bought
their CD's and made plans to catch them again a week
later in Greenville at the Attic. I emailed them before
the show and that night, when I met the guys, they
remembered my email and from that day forward they have
recognized me and gone out of their way to chat and
catch me up on things. I also went to the late-night
that night on Holly Street (boy, those were the days)
but that's a different story for another time.
In the years since there have been too many stories to
repeat here but some memorable occasions would have to
include a show at the Brewery in Wilmington mere hours
after a hurricane turned to avoid the city (there were
maybe 20 people there). That night featured a batch of
brand new songs including "Come Undone" and "Simple
Man." Of course before that there was the day that Rick
emailed me telling me (on the down-low) that the band
had been signed. I was so excited that when a cop
pulled me for speeding on ECU's campus (I was going 45
in a 15 zone) he let me off with a warning because he
could tell that I was excited about something.
Then there was the first Alive After 5 appearance. I
rushed through my Bio exam taking a little over an hour
for a 2-hour exam so I would get there on time. From
the Alive After 5's to the Big Shindigs, the July 4th's
to the New Year's, I celebrated them all with Cravin'
shows. From Charlotte to Wilmington and Virginia Beach
to Charleston, I have traveled and scheduled my
vacations with the band's dates in mind. At first the
same people were at all the shows and we were a family.
Then, over time, the faces changed - mostly getting
younger - but the music still had that same harmony that
has always been so alluring.
I have lost count of the number of shows I've seen (I
stopped counting at 30 and that was 2-3 years ago)
because I figured it would never end. Cravin' had
always been there and I didn't see any reason why they
wouldn't. And now, as the end is in sight it pisses me
off a little. "Artists" like Britney Spears and N'Sync
are millionaires with no talent while the true face of
music sweats it out in bars across America before giving
it up and settling their financial debts. Bands like
Cravin' are the root and the foundation of real music in
this country and it's shame that we have to mark them as
another casualty of the "industry."
I could go on, but the real point of all this is merely
to say "thanks" to the band. Thanks for the good times,
the shows, the souvenirs (I still have the hat Doug gave
me for my 21st birthday and the beer that I told Jimbo I
would keep after the Theta Chi party) and the stories.
But most importantly, thanks for the music that has
provided the soundtrack to the last 6 years of my life.
Gary, J.J., Rick, Chad, Rob, Jimbo, and Doug, may you
have good luck and God's blessings in all that you
venture to do from here……..Pat Reid
Pat Reid
USA - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 09:45:51 (EDT)
Hey everyone!! Just a few more days left...Hope everyone comes out early to
check out Far Too Jones on Saturday night. It is appropriate that FTJ will
be the ones to open up for them - they have been great friends over the
years and always put on a great show together. Looking forward to seeing the
best group of fans out there supporting the best Greenville band this
weekend!
Guz
Greenville, SC
Guz
USA - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 09:00:49 (EDT)
sat night is sold out on the web..
head melon <melonheads@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, May 16, 2001 at 00:21:11 (EDT)
Another thing....I just wanted to thank Uncle Dick, melongeek Chris and
graphics lady Melinda for all their hard work promoting our band over the
years. The band played, they promoted, we came to listen and bought CDs.
Keith and Scotty, thanks for putting up with all of us. Onya mates.
julie <snappas@bellsouth.net>
USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 23:56:50 (EDT)
SHIRTS SHIRTS SHIRTS!!!!!!!
See "you all" Saturday. BTW - where is the post show party???? (I have been
too busy being Mom to keep up with the guestbook)
fan <snappas@bellsouth.net>
USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 23:53:04 (EDT)
Hey Kim I am the one with the video camera and tattoos everywhere :-) But I
will stop by the table and say hi and get my nametag :-) Have a Cravin
filled week :-) I know I am.
tat2dave
tatttootime@hotmail.com
tat2dave
USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 22:48:53 (EDT)
Calling ALL Melonheads..........I will have a table set up at the Handlebar for NAMETAGS ,
so we can all , once and for all, see who we have been talking to online!!!! So come by &
see me and get yourself a Nametag , so we can go out in style!!! (lol)
DaNameTagLady
Kim Anderson
kim
USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 17:59:07 (EDT)
Wow, it sure paid off to have the Weekend Wife purchase tickets. If it
were left in my stubby little fingers, we'd be listening to the final
shows from the parking lot! One more work day! --The Captain
herr kapitan
USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 17:49:30 (EDT)
Well Saturdays show is now sold out :-) man this is going to be one hell of
a party. Fridays show is almost sold out so lets party like nothing else.
Two more days of work and I'm on my way. See everyone this weekend. Have a
Cravin filled day.
tat2dave
tattootime@hotmail.com
dave
USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 17:41:16 (EDT)
Hey Gang. Sorry for the temporary loss of the guestbook. All is well, post away!
Melongeek <melongeek@lestersworld.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 17:29:22 (EDT)
Tic Toc Tic Toc I'll be in SC this time Friday morning :-) This time I am
driving14-16 hours just to see CM (if you were at Ashville you know what I mean,
Doug:-) I have the video tapes all done for the band a few extra's. After the
final weekend I will have a whole collection of four shows on video. I will make
it available to melonheads after this weekend. Hey Keith you record the show and
I'll video tape it and we can put the two together hahahahahaha. See everyone
soon and have a Cravin filled week :-)
Tat2dave
tattootime@hotmail.com
Tat2dave <tattootime@hotmail.com>
USA - Monday, May 14, 2001 at 11:46:47 (EDT)
I always hoped I'd get to see the band live. My sister turned me on to the CDs. I think I bought the first two ever sold in Lexington KY. I come to SC twice a year but have always just missed a show. Just my luck. :(
fan
USA - Monday, May 14, 2001 at 11:43:37 (EDT)
Go to the TOURDATES section of the Melonpatch. Click on the link for The Handlebar.
Once there, Click on the button for Map/Parking
melongeek
USA - Sunday, May 13, 2001 at 10:20:56 (EDT)
Hey Melonheads!
Just wondering if someone could tell me exactly where the Handlebar is.
Coming from Rock Vegas....I have no idea how to get there. Does it have a
website that may have directions? Anyone who can help...thanks!
Also...are we supposed to be submitting what size shirts we want? Mark me
down for a MEDIUM then! See y'all next WEEK!
STEPH
steph <melonfan@hotmail.com>
USA - Saturday, May 12, 2001 at 15:05:33 (EDT)
Looking forward to one last weekend watching Cravin' next weekend....been a great 7 years or so! Any idea who will be the openers for the guys at the Greenville shows??? One more week....best of luck as always! Guz
guz
USA - Saturday, May 12, 2001 at 15:04:43 (EDT)
Looking for some help finding any and all Cravin' Melon music available. I
am interested in live shows/recordings, any cuts that might not have made
it to studio albums, etc... - basically anything Cravin' Melon. We have
all of the studio releases and with the band calling it quits, I would like
to get hold of as much Melon as I can.
I spoke to Doug following the last show at Sir Richard's in Danville and he
indicated that there were recordings out there - I just needed to get in
touch with the right people. He specifically mentioned their soundman -
whose name escapes me now - as being a possible source for some music. I
thought Doug said there was a link on the Melonpatch website, but I must
have misunderstood.
Could you possibly put me in touch with someone or forward this e-mail to
someone who might be able to assist me in this endeavor???
Hate to see the band calling it quits. My wife and I have been following
them for years. Got started with Doug, Jimbo, etc... back when they would
open for Hootie and continued following them as they became the headliners.
The Blind Tiger, The Afterdeck, Ziggy's, Sir Richard's, GGCC Kickoff party,
etc...
Just want to add - my wife would really love to have a live recording of
Doug singing 'The Dance'. Don't know how often he performs it, but she was
almost in tears when he sang it at Sir Richard's. I am sure it has made it
onto a disc somewhere.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Greg Brooks
alt. e-mail address GABrooks1@aol.com
greg <GABrooks1@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, May 12, 2001 at 15:04:11 (EDT)
It's a shame that one of the greatest bands in the Carolinas' is
callin it quits. I remember when you guys first started, me and a bunch of
my Frat Brothers in Wilmington saw you at The Mad Monk. Then you played at
our house for Chickin Pickin. I still have the T-Shirt we made FTJ played
that day as well. What an awesome day that was. Too bad something
couldn't be done to stop this ball from rollin down hill. I have seen you
guys over the years at different places.....Wilmington NC, Greenville
NC, Raleigh NC, New Years Eve @ Ziggy's in Winston Salem (another
awesome Melon show). Then I will never forget, my wife (who has a signed
CD from a show in Wilmington) and I were checkin out these shops in the
University area in Charlotte NC. There was this new bar/club opening up,
Fat Tuesdays, I had been to some others in other parts of the country, so we
wlaked up to check out when opening was. To my wonder I saw "Grand Opening
featuring Cravin Melon" I think if you showed up by 8PM it was free. So of
course we were there, dragged my cousin from Atlanta GA. At the time he
coudn't see how a band called Cravin Melon could be good. I told him he
would be a MelonHead before night was over. Sure 'nuff he was
hooked!!. Well, I know you guys are sayin, man this cat is full of
it. But I am truly going to miss you guys, you have been a part of
music enjoyment for over 7 years now. Take Care Good Luck with
whatever comes your way.
chesta
USA - Saturday, May 12, 2001 at 00:12:13 (EDT)
Hey Amy, thanks again for picking up those shirts for me amd thanks for
your concern with my health ( I'll get you for this one girl! LOL) But I'm
doing just fine now. And please DO NOT HANG UP THAT PIC YOU GOT LAST
NIGHT!! we would like someones career to last ( atleast ) alittle while!!
LOL :c)
But have a GREAT time next weekend!! I wish I could be there ( this sucks)
but I can't be everywhere now ( can I ?!?!) I'll try and call you before
you leave!
Have a CRAVIN' MELON day!
Cynde
PS don't forget, when you get back, we have to start planning the next ROAD
TRIP!!!!!
cynde
USA - Friday, May 11, 2001 at 12:57:00 (EDT)
I have decided to take time out of my not-so-busy schedule at work to tell y'all my two cents worth. Right now, I am feeling happy/sad about the 19th. I am happy because I will be spending the day and night with two of my best friends at a concert that will more than likely go down in history as one of the best shows I have ever been too. I am sad because this will be the last time to see a great band put on a great show. But, I plan on buying a t-shirt, wearing it everyday, and whenever I need a Melon fix, popping in a cd and knocking back a cold one. If by chance I ever win the lottery, I am going to a) buy a beach house b) buy lots of cars and c) start some record label and sign all the bands that kick ass but sometimes get lost in the shuffle. So don't let your instruments get too dusty, and I'll see you on the 19th. Also, if any Melonheads actually read this, and you will be staying at the Hampton Inn Greenville-Haywood Rd., drop me a line. Later- Aaron
aaron
USA - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 21:23:27 (EDT)
Ok, Doc needs 5 T-shirts... preferable 2 L and 3 XL... gotta bring home
souveniers for Cynde and Gouda, et al... I'll bring my checkbook to the
Handlebar in 8 days. THANKS JIMBO!! Hey Beantown, I seriously hope the
swelling's gone down! :P LOL! Turtle, give your bro a hug (and a SMACK!)
from me this weekend and remind him what his priority is as soon as he
returns to the Northeastern US. Glad Doug finally cleaned all the crap out
from under his bed - looky what we found here!! Any other lost treasures
there? How many more days until College Hoops Midnight Madness?? This
baseball season is KILLING ME! Christy & I will be airborne in a week. See
y'all at the party at the TraveLodge - IT'S GONNA BE LARGE!!!!! :) Hugs to
the Melonpatch... - Amy, still in pollen-ville, NY
(nymelonseeds@hotmail.com)
amy
USA - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 21:22:43 (EDT)
The Shirts look great I would like to add my name to people that need shirts at
the shows. I need three XL shirts, I'll be there for both shows if I have my
way. But I will be there with the video tapes and camera :-) Can't wait to see
everyone and party like there is no tomorrow. Have a Cravin filled day.
Tat2dave
tattootime@hotmail.com
dave
USA - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 10:42:34 (EDT)
I am sending requests for 2 t-shirts at the last shows ( all-ages) 2 lg or XXL ( right on Captain) ....looking forward to next weekend with mixed emotion. I'll be there as much as possible, we are celebrating Emilee's birthday on Sunday , also...... Busy weekend!!
If my friend...Mr. Dee-jay comes through with our Hoo Ha tixx. we might see ya'll Saturday; if not, next week then. Take Care & drive safe!!
And if you need a wrecker or cab in NC... I know the names of some good ones !! (lol) Countin' the days.........DaNameTagLady
( Kimmy) LeonaNOL@aol.com
leona
USA - Thursday, May 10, 2001 at 00:17:26 (EDT)
Hey Jimbo, I'm making my request for a large T-shirt (they look
awesome!!!). I will pick it up at the show next weekend (I'll be at
both the Friday & Saturday shows). Your son was soooooo cute Thursday
in Spart. I think my daughter (Caitlyn - 19 months old) was eyeing
him!! Thanks! Angela
angela
USA - Wednesday, May 09, 2001 at 21:22:23 (EDT)
Jimbo, thanks for thinking about me you know I'll be at the friday, saturday and sunday shows. and you know I'll have a little summin for ya"ll See Ya Then. Lewis pmedic20@yahoo.com
fan <pmedic20@yahoo.com>
USA - Wednesday, May 09, 2001 at 19:20:52 (EDT)
robert earl keen is correct young bubba!! you have won a free final show t shirt. give dick(head melon) any info ie. send it or you'll pick it up at the show. also 12 double xl's have been added. lewis we got you sumpin too brother.
the t shirt pharie(thats fairy with a ph beyatch)
jimbo
USA - Wednesday, May 09, 2001 at 17:49:57 (EDT)
I don't know if it's Melon on my brain (quite likely - especially since it's
sinking in that we're down to the last couple of shows), coincedence or
subtle innuendos, but has anyone else noticed little "hints" in the 98.7 Hoo
Ha promotional ads? Example: "OK all you PROCRASINATORS, it's now COME
DOWN TO THE WIRE......." Where was this Program Director when we needed him
most? :( It's really great to hear the support (and, if 98.7 is reading,
don't get me wrong, it's greatly appreciated), but IT'S LONG OVERDUE dontcha
think? ----Terri
terri
USA - Wednesday, May 09, 2001 at 17:49:12 (EDT)
How is everyone in Melon land? I have had an extended absence from the 'patch. During the HOB show I got a call that they had to take my mother to the hospital, since then I have been in a whirlwind. She had "ARDS" she is home now and doing great. She laid in the bed knocked out for about 5-6 weeks, so she still has a long way to go physical therapy wise. The one escape I had was the music of Cravin Melon, they made the hour drive (one way) to the hospital a little shorter. And when I saw them in Asheville they signed a picture and Rob wrote a message on the back that his father had the same thing etc.... When I gave it to her she acted like it was a bar of gold. Anyway the point is I want to thank all of the guys for being so nice and taking the time to care. Keith thank you for all of you concern as well. More importantly than being great musicians they are great people. It is so sad to see it end but I am glad I got to be a part of it. See all of you guys in
Green(e)ville. Thanks again. Phil fil610@usit.net
phil
USA - Wednesday, May 09, 2001 at 15:41:32 (EDT)
The shirt looks great! Since I didn't see any XXLs on the order form,
I'm assuming that the ol' Captain will have to make do with an XL...I
guess that gives new meaning to "Squeeze Me", eh? I'll send the form if
I don't see a better answer on the 'Patch. Maybe this will prove to be
the motivation needed to shed a few pounds... --The Captain
the colonel
USA - Wednesday, May 09, 2001 at 11:40:21 (EDT)
Consider this my "request" for a medium t-shirt (per jimbo's post) I WILL be in Greenville next weekend to purchase mine in person :-) And I MUST agree with Amy on next weekend being a weekend that Greenville will not forget for quite a while if the Northernseeds have anything to say about it!! I am so looking forward to 2 ROCKIN' shows and a lot of good-time-rock-and-roll-partying to go with them! Countin' the days! The miles between New Jersey and Greenville are meltin' away :-)
Christy
christy
USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 22:44:42 (EDT)
Jimbo, that would be the Highwaymen and written by Robert Earl Keen. I'll collect my prize later!
Bubba
bubba
USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 22:28:15 (EDT)
everyone... there are a limited number of med., large of the new t shirt.
if you want em lemme know so if i need more for show time i can arrange it.
also, if we don't have your size at the show, order forms will be available
so's i can mails ya one if ya need. thanks tigertown graphics and keithy
keith mixmaster for all the help. hope to see you all soon...the road goes
on forever...the party never ends. who wrote that trivia buffs? yer pal
jcc
jimbo
USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 21:48:40 (EDT)
OMG! I love the T-shirt... we'll make sure THE PARTY NEVER ENDS! My
wall-of-fame could use another Melon poster (love them too Keith!)... seeing
how it can't possibly be bad luck anymore! Nothing like "Turtle Power"
whupping Gouda's @ss on Doc's behalf... who's cooler than you (Rock
excluded)?! Hugs to the Melongeek who's having a rough emotional time down
there in the 'Patch... "Drops of Jupiter" very well could have inspired the
mood (what an incredible tune!) but I think the inevitability is hitting all
of us right about now... As I get ready to pack my (carry-on only!) bag for
SC, it's sad to know that this is the last time I will be packing with Melon
in mind. I've been carrying around a large box of Kleenex since an atomic
pollen bomb was dropped here this weekend... think it might be making this
last road-trip with me (just in case). Sniff... Looking forward to the
LARGEST weekend Greenville, SC will ever know... and loving the greatest
guys to grace this world with their talents. See y'all soon! - Amy -
pollen-ville, NY (nymelonseeds@hotmail.com)
amybigus
USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 21:18:45 (EDT)
I could hardly believe my ears!!!! Sitting here at my desk trying to get a
bid out the door and I hear the DJ at 98.7 The Point saying...."here it is,
it's called Silk Sunflowers"!!!!!!!!!! NOW THEY PLAY IT!!!! Guess the rumors
are true that they have a new Program Director and this one has taste. I
called to thank him for playing it and told him how frustrating it had been
banging my head against a brick wall time and time again and how great it
was to finally hear it played, especially after all the requests I and all
the other fans out there have made without success. He said that it was his
pleasure and he thinks it's a "Great Song". FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!! OK everyone,
get on the phones (336) 574-0987. Let's see how many songs from GP we can
get played between now and the Hoo Ha. Afterall, the 98.7 Poll for the band
we'd most like to see there shows who we're all coming to see ;)
Terri
terri
USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 17:51:00 (EDT)
Just heard Silk Sunflowers playing on 98.7 in Greensboro. A little late don't ya think. Now that they have something to promote for themselves ( Hoo Haa ) they don't mind giving some air time to Cravin'. Everyone should call the station and thank them for all their support. A little boost a few months ago and we might not be seeing the last of Cravin Melon in 11 days. Just wanted to vent! See everyone in Greenville next weekend.
Bubba
Mebane, NC
bubba
USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 17:47:54 (EDT)
For the patch:
Hello everybody! CAPTAIN-congrats on your graduation! We'll toast to you
when we get to G-Ville! DOC- Burn baby burn! Don't fret I will break out
the Turtle Power on my bro this weekend! That's the great thing about
family, I can whip his @ss and get away w/ it whenever I want! In all
seriousness, I can't wait to see you bro! After surprising our little bro
last weekend (the look on his face was priceless, just like those mastercard
commercials! I can't wait to see the whole famdamily! Woo-Hoo! ROCK-can't
wait for you to return to this side of the USA where you belong! Tell
Abdule it's all about issuing me a "raincheck"! Hope everyone has a great
week! Don't forget to purchase your CM t-shirts. Seeing how I own more
than several, I'm a firm believer that it will really do wonders for your
wardrobe! My favorite is when people ask me what "thumpin, squeezin,
smellin" means! Hmmm...gotta feel sorry for those who never experienced CM.
Also check out MIXMASTERMELON'S site and see what ya think about the poster.
Anyhow, happy day to all! Oh and by the way, if anyone employed at
TravelLodge in G-ville is reading this, well we're looking forward to
staying witcha but beware b/c it's gonna be LARGE!!!!!
jenn
USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 15:57:07 (EDT)
Hey Guys! It is hard to believe that y'all will no longer be playing
music together. As sad as it is, sometimes you have to move on with your
lives. I am really going to miss you. Doug, I know we will still stay in
touch through our parents. I am sure Doug will keep us up to date with
everyone else too. Good luck to all of you. Y'all deserve the best in
life - live it to the fullest. Thanks for all the great shows and
memories.
Love,
Gina Shaw
gina
USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 10:39:38 (EDT)
Melongeek.. I dunno you , but that was Beautiful!! :)
Melonbliss..........DaNameTagLady, Kimm
leona
USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 10:08:40 (EDT)
Hey melonheads, Go click the "Hoo Ha" on the dates page and vote for Cravin
Melon. They ask which band you are going to the Hoo Ha to see. You can
choose Melon, Sister Hazel, Eve 6, Semisonic, or Evan Olson. And guess
who's in the lead?.........drum roll.........yep, our guys are in the lead.
42% of the people who have voted say they are going to the Hoo Ha for CM.
The next highest is Sister Hazel at 28%. I wonder how 98.7 feels about
that. How ironic that Melon would be the big draw of THEIR concert.
keith <kcdavis@rti.org>
USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 10:04:31 (EDT)
As difficult as it is to post so close to the Greenville show, I must say that the show in Raleigh was one of the most fun shows I've ever been to. It was AMAZING! "Drift Away" to "Brick House" Cravin' Melon and Weekend Excursion are fabulous together! Gary, thanks for the sticks! Benjye, I took Rob's advice and added some "Oooo's" to my song! "Ooooo... tap, tap, tap... BEN-JYE! Oooo..." I'm putting a hold on my songwriting career for now. ;-)~ I'll stick to parodies. I'm good at those, right Terri? Oh and Doug, I think I've got that Dwight Yoakam thing down now.
Regenia
regina
USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 09:48:35 (EDT)
I don't know if it was Saturday's show, "Drops of Jupiter" playing on the stereo, or inevitability that struck me as I sat here creating what is probably the last "banner" I will make for the Melonpatch, but I felt the need to finally throw in my two bits
It isn't unfortunate that they lost and never returned to a "major label". There is no label around that was worthy of this band. And no amount of sweet tea or banana pudding that could teach them to understand what was before them, and what it meant to all involved, band and melonheads included.
The unfortunate part is now the rest of the world will not hear some of the best lyrics ever written, the concerts that could put a present day stadium show to shame, and 5 of the greatest guys this business has ever known.
A great band has called it quits. Consider yourself fortunate that you know and cherish what they have given to our little corner of the world, and pity those that will now never know what they gave us.
Thanks guys, for letting me be a small part of the journey.
Melongeek <melongeek@lestersworld.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 22:24:27 (EDT)
Guys, the show in Raleigh was great as usual, but it was especially
meaningful because it was on the evening of my graduation! Yep, after
17 years (off and on, of course) of college, I finally finished. Thanks
to all of the usual suspects for helping me celebrate (whether you knew
it or not) and thanks to the band for continuing to play with their
hearts even in the face of the impending split! The entire 'Melon
family rocks! Angela, thanks for driving...Jennifer, thanks for keeping
Angela awake! I apologize for any butts that got grabbed and/or
fondled... --The Captain
retired general
USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 13:04:54 (EDT)
Hey y'all... the Northernseeds are counting down the days until we leave for
SC... can't wait to see all our buds - and finally meet some of our Melon
family penpals (Logan, et al)!! It looks like Christy, Dave & I will be the
ones representing the Northeast since Cynde, Gouda, et al won't be able to
make the trip. :( Oh well, we tried our best. Miss July... hope the left
coast is treating you well... we must plan our NYC party weekend just as
soon as this one is over! MixMasterMelon... love the new website pix and
you can put me down for a poster or 2 (or more!). Head Melon, I had my
custom CD in the car this morning and couldn't help laughing my ass off at
all the chatter from that show... they're still cracking me up and I must
have listened to it a million times by now! Thanks so much for the
priceless gift! Turtle, take care of your bro when he's down there so I can
exact my revenge when he returns... LOL! And Cynde, I was going to say "I
hope your rash cleared up" and then I realized how BAD that would sound...
so I decided to post it anyway... it's an allergy to some food, y'all... but
damn that was funny!!!!! Hugs to the FRC and all the little childrens in
the Melonpatch! :) - Amy, allergy-ville, NY (nymelonseeds@hotmail.com)
amybigus
USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 13:04:16 (EDT)
Well, guys (Doug, Rob, Gary, Chad, and Jimbo)...
I just can't tell you enough how much you will be missed. I've gone to every Cravin show that I can make it to (which still isn't enough!), and every time I've been on the front, or near the front row (I love it up there...eye contact, I can hear what goes on when you just talk to eachother, I can see the goofy stuff that you do (Gary), and I can check out the incredible guitar skills up close and it's awesome) I'll miss taking a trip to Be Here Now or The Music Zone, or the Lincoln Theater, or the Handlebar, just to see one of my all time favorite bands jam for a few hours. I'm always in the front, taking pictures...but I'd give anything to shake each of your hands and thank you for 7 years of good, heartfelt music and awesome shows...who knows, maybe I will catch up with you at a Weekend Excursion concert or something awesome like that...but, if I don't get the chance to thank you at your show at the Handlebar...thank you guys so much for making long drives more enjoyable, for putting me to sleep at night with beautiful songs like freedom town, faithless me, Sweet Blossom, for moving me with your music, and for performing with such fantastic energy and talent... It's been an awesome 7 years, you may break up, but, no doubt, your music will live on..because, music is forever.
fan <jimithing18@hotmail.com>
USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 00:07:02 (EDT)
What can I say- last night at the lincoln theatre was a classic cravin show. I've been behind you guys since my freshman yr at WFU in 95 and your ziggy's shows rank right up there with some of the best times of my life. I can't believe the end is here- i can admit (as a secure masculine man) that "faithless me" got to me last night. I will miss you guys and your music so much- i got the cd's and the memories like everyody else though- thank you for those because they are permanent. It's a shame to think the crap they try to force on me over the radio when there are incredibly talented and deserving bands out there like yourself. It's been a great ride and i will see you down in south carolina in a couple weeks. Thanks for being so nice to me and all your fans all these years- that makes your calling it quits that much harder. And if you see a big (big-boned) pale white boy jumping up and down like a mad man somewhere near that front row on the 19th- know that's right where i wanna be. Thanks again for everything guys and good luck... that ten year reunion tour sounds good to me- styx and journey not included.- Mike- mikeyheld@hotmail.com
mike
USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 00:06:24 (EDT)
the show in raleigh was so awesome like usual- i think probably one of the best. I had a great time, it made up for me missing the chapel hill show(even though i was there!-due to umm, sickness??-if thats what you call it :) ) .i should be so excited to see summer coming and class to be over with, but i really cant be. even with as much fun as i have, i cant help but be sad to even THINK its gonna end-and its coming all too soon. Im glad i got to talk to everyone up in front- yall make it just as special. See ya at the Hoo Ha & G'ville- Logan
fan
USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 00:05:40 (EDT)
Just wanted to say that you guys sounded great Thursday at Music on Main in Spartanburg. It was by far the best Melon show I've seen. Mr. Keyboard Player, my hats off to you. Glad we got to do a show with you guys, sad that it was one of the last. Thanks to Scotty and the guys for being so cool to work with. You're up there with the best in the business, bro. Best of luck to each and all of you. -Robbie from Davis Page MCs
robbie
USA - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 00:04:09 (EDT)
The show last night in Raleigh was awesome. Its sad that I caught the
bandwagon a little too late because I absolutely love the music. I had
a great front row spot last night and I really felt like you were
sharing the music with all of us. Good things happen to good people,
but sometimes it takes patience. Hopefully, you'll get your break
because with talent like that, you deserve it. Take it with a smile,
thanks for one of the best nights of my life!
Jennifer from NCSU
jennifer
USA - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 16:20:46 (EDT)
Hey guys---that was another amazing show at the Lincoln Theater last night! The two shows you guys have played there are two of the best I've ever seen. Thanks very much for playing some of the TGP tunes we haven't heard in a while. Still wishing some miracle will happen that will allow Cravin' to stay together. See y'all one last time in Greenville....
Keith D
keith
USA - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 16:20:18 (EDT)
--------http://www.goupstate.com/hj/life/0503melon.asp--------
ooops <heresthe@link.com>
USA - Saturday, May 05, 2001 at 20:01:35 (EDT)
Kim Anderson recommends you read the following article at GoUpstate.com:
leonalol
USA - Saturday, May 05, 2001 at 11:08:05 (EDT)
Hey guys, I know it's been awhile. I was kinda hoping that this month would have just gone by quitely, but no such luck. Unfortunately I will not be able to make the show, I will be sending all my love and support with Myzze though. I was just promoted and now all my days are running together. I thought I would say hi and let you know I'm still out here, just over worked at this time. I hope all of you are doing fine. My star choices are....Doug, Brendan Frazier....Jimbo, of course Keifer Sutherland (check out the lost boys tape)....Gary, taz...Rob...Disneys TARZAZN, Scotty,rabbit from Winnie the Pooh and Keith is Mr. Clean...Chad I'm still working on you. Be good and stay safe, your friend always and forever.
Rita <Faithlessme@aol.com>
Jacksonville Beach, FL USA - Friday, May 04, 2001 at 21:55:13 (EDT)
If you missed downtown Spartanburg tonight, you just missed a fantastic show. Full of energy, what a crowd!!! We loved every minute and are gonna miss it so much...great dance set by little Master Chapman!! (cute) Thanks for everything the music, the friendships, taking the time to hang out. Doug for making Emilee feel special, and Keith for getting me my drumsticks...finally!! You're a sweetheart.
see ya' soon! DaNameTagLady ,family & friends.
name tag
USA - Friday, May 04, 2001 at 09:04:00 (EDT)
Thanks Amy! This Northernseed CAN'T WAIT to head south! I still can't believe I'm doing this!! Turtle, Miss July and Gouda--I'm so looking forward to meeting you guys! Along with the rest of the 'seeds that will be in Greenville. What's the line, Amy? We're gonna party like rock stars? Yeah!! (And I think another Northernseed may be joining us, at least for the Sat. show if not Fri., too!!)
Counting the days!
Christy from NJ :-
christy
USA - Thursday, May 03, 2001 at 21:31:06 (EDT)
Melongeek, you'll be happy to know that I dragged a bunch of friends out to
Arlene Grocery last night to see Far Too Jones... they had a great set and a
good response from the crowd... YAY! Got a chance to talk with all the FTJ
guys before they got in the van to continue their endless road trip... they
appreciate the well-wishes from the Melonpatch, and I can tell that they
love y'all very much! Chris, Dave, Alan, Scott & Kyle... y'all are so nice
- and we have our fingers crossed for you! Rob, it was great to hear your
voice too and you can rest assured that I made it to and from NYC without
incident (those trucks were making me a little nervous). Hope you told
Pickett and those guys hello from me. All our plans for the Greenville show
are set... Christy, Turtle, Gouda & Miss July, I reserved the hotel room, so
all we have to do is meet at the TraveLodge in 15 days (woo hoo!) to start
the party!!! If anyone goes to see PMB in Raleigh tonight, give the merch
dude a swift kick on my behalf. :P Hugs and sunshine and Melons to all...
the Northernseeds will be arriving in SC soon enough... better get ready!
PS - I really miss everybody... can't wait to see you!! :) - Amy from NY
(nymelonseeds@hotmail.com)
amybigus
USA - Thursday, May 03, 2001 at 16:37:52 (EDT)
Hey melonheads. Just wanted to let everybody know i'm back online now. my computer crashed and i've been trying to get it back up. i am gonna try to make the final show on friday night. hope to see you all there. don't forget to check out my new melonpage at http://www.geocities.com/j_dog_81_99/index.html .. and let me know what u think !! peas and melons
drumboy
USA - Thursday, May 03, 2001 at 16:35:40 (EDT)
The Captain's Cast: Doug = Pepe Le Pew, Jimbo = Barney Rubble, Rob =
Pink Panther, Gary = Marvin the Martian, Chad = Buggs Bunny (especially
in the Maestro cartoon), and Dick = Elmer Fudd. I don't really know why
I've associated these guys with these film stars (?), but I just did.
Waiting/dreading Greenville! --The Captain
dishonorable discharge
USA - Thursday, May 03, 2001 at 16:33:17 (EDT)
hey ya'll, go to the HOO-HA web site at ---http://www.987thepoint.com/--- and vote for cravin' melon
head melon <melonheads@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 21:06:45 (EDT)
i don't really know alot about the band, but i liked
the props for the UNC Drumline.
Bass #3
Marching Tarheels
Drumline
drummer
USA - Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 20:45:19 (EDT)
This is SO unfair! I just bought a Cravin' Melon cd yesterday at a used cd store in Iowa because I thought the picture was cute. I listened to the cd and I love it. Then I went to the website...and oh...no more band. Damnit! So I'm thinking about takin' a mad ass roadtrip to the Carolinas tomorrow to see 'em before it's too late.
fan <Amber@glamrocker.co.uk>
USA - Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 15:06:41 (EDT)
hey y'all...check out keiths melon page at
------- http://pages.zdnet.com/glennkeith/mmml------------- he's got soe WAY-cool art stuff going on along with some un heard audio bytes too........go vote for your favorite new poster or t-shirt
head melon <melonheads>
USA - Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 08:53:07 (EDT)
Ok, I'll play along with the movie game. Here are my first initial thoughts: Kevin Costner=Scotty, Tom Arnold=Keith, Mike Meyers=Chad, Pauley Shore=Gary, Eddie Cibrian=Rob, Jonathan Frakes=Doug, Keifer Sutherland=Jimbo(the resemblance is definately there), Jack Nicholson=Dick. Got any more 'crazy' questions?
fan <joycups@hotmail.com>
USA - Wednesday, May 02, 2001 at 08:39:53 (EDT)
Hey guys, I've never seen you play live but I fell in love with the band four years ago when I was a freshman in high school. My brothe-in-law, Mike used to be in a frat with some of you at ECU. He also managed at the Attic in Greenville, NC. He's the one who really turned me on to you. I'm giving up my jr/sr weekend to see you play in Greensboro, NC on May 12. I'm really excited and can't wait to see what I've been missing!!
E-mail me and I'll see you soon,
Love, LauraBeth
LauraBeth
USA - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 22:59:42 (EDT)
Hi guys, This is Joanie from the fork in Greenville,S.C. I really miss you guys and hope to see you at the handlebar on May 19,01. It seems like forever since I have seen ya! I love your music.And want to wish you all the best. Because you are a great bunch of guys. See you soon Joanie e-mail me at amandalavin@msn.com
joanie <amandalavin@msn.com>
USA - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 19:30:01 (EDT)
It hasn't even been a month and I already miss the hell out of you guys. I hope I will be able to make it to the show in Greenville on the 18th and 19th. If I don't see everyone then, I just wanted to let everyone know that it has been a fun, crazy,
and very adventourous ride. Lot's of memories at Be Here Now. Take care and hope to see you all soon.
Denise
denise
USA - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 15:38:01 (EDT)
Here's my vote for the movie cast: Doug - Dougray Scott (the Prince in
Everafter); Rob - Ryan Phillippe; Jimbo - hate to follow suit, but I can't
come up with anyone better then Keifer Sutherland; Gary - David Arquette and
Chad - Jerry O'Connell. Don't know how you guys will feel about my choices,
but let's just say in my book, MEEEEOOOOOOW to all of them ;) Have to give
more thought to Scotty, Keith and Dick. See Ya at the Hoo Ha guys.
Terri
___________
terri
USA - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 13:19:58 (EDT)
Hey Guys just wanted to say that i enjoyed the show sunday. even though i had to leave center city to come it was worth it. i think i might have worked something out so i can come to the last show after my prom but im still working on it i was told that yall wouldnt start singing until about 11:00 if not please write back. i will see yall in spartanburg thursday. bye GREER
greer
USA - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 08:59:00 (EDT)
OK you guys really are making this easier and easier to make up my mind to be
in SC aren't you. THANK YOU Kieth for mailing my gift I love it and you know I
will be doing everything I can to be in SC. I'll be making the video tapes
tonight for you guys. I haven't had a chance to make them since I started my
second job. But I have tonight off so I'll get at least 4-6 done tonight. My
final word on SC will be by the end of the week. I'm just hoping to be able to
be at both shows. So if it all works out, there will be one more Northenseed
hahahahaha. Christy, Amy and myself who else from the north is going down? Have
a Cravin filled day.
tattootime@hotmail.com
tat2dave
tat2dave <tattootime@hotmail.com>
USA - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 08:52:20 (EDT)
i've been following the guys to every possible appearence since i saw
them open for hootie in 1994. its been a great 7 years. i saw they're
last eastern north carolina appearnece on sunday in farmville, nc and
just wanted to let them know how much they will be missed. you guys
have always been awesome. thanks for the cd's to remember you by and
the new cut "she loves the fire". i hope my signature tells you why.
jane anthony, firefighter/paramedic
kill devil hills, nc
fan <ladyjane@mail.beachlink.com>
USA - Monday, April 30, 2001 at 20:58:52 (EDT)
Hey Guys,
I wanted to say that the show was GREAT Friday night. Also thanks for
letting us hang out with you guys afterwards. I love hearing yall play
and will miss hearing the band greatly. Jim thanks for the drinks.
Thanks again for a wonderful Friday night in Chapel Hill.
Jennifer
jennifer
USA - Monday, April 30, 2001 at 18:17:22 (EDT)
Let's all have a round of applause for two great shows this weekend. The
Lambda Chi block party was amazing. Mark did a great job on drums filling
in for Gary. Did anyone get a final count of how many people were there?
It was slam packed. Keith, thanks for hooking us up with some brews! The
Dogwood festival was a great set as well. Unbelievable sound quality at
this show. The festival was kind of funny because there were 3 acts before
Melon, all of which were either a boy band or a Britney Spears type girl
singer. It was so gratifying to see the Melons storm the stage and blow
that bubble gum pop crap away (don't mean to offend). Charles, it was great
seeing you again. I thought you had dropped off earth for a while there.
See ya'll at Lincoln Theatre. DO NOT miss this show. For those of you who
missed the first Lincoln Theatre show, this your second chance, so don't
blow it :-)) It it's even half as good as the first one, you're in for a
treat.
kc <kcdavis@rti.org>
USA - Monday, April 30, 2001 at 14:11:04 (EDT)
Hey John,
You are so right about Gary and the "princess" ! I've seen the pic and it
is too fuuny!! Myself, my friend Kim and Gary had quite a laugh over it
down in AC back in Nov!
Have a CRAVIN' MELON day!
PS Hey Amy, I'm still trying to get down south with ya, but it's not
looking too good! :c(
fan <cyagnew@methuen.k12.ma.us>
USA - Monday, April 30, 2001 at 14:09:41 (EDT)
Movie Response---
Wish I knew enough about movie stars and about all the band members to
respond but since I don't I'll stick to what I know..and that is Gary.
There is only one person that could play Gary.....Princess Leah!!
There is nothing kinky about this response, but there is a story with
photographic evidence. I shouldn't be the one to tell it.
john <greene.john@esc.state.nc.us>
USA - Monday, April 30, 2001 at 10:20:54 (EDT)
So glad I went to the Dogwood Festival in Farmville yesterday. Wouldn't
have missed it for the world! Doug, is there anything we fans can do to
change your mind about pursuing "other things" and continuing on with
the terrific Melon music and that great voice of yours? I sure hope
those other things are deserving of our loss!
By the way, Doug, has anyone ever told you that your voice sounds like
Johnny Rivers?
I hope you guys keep the website going for awhile. I got a feeling that
I'll be wearing out my melon CDs and will need to visit the store quite
a bit in the near future.
I'll never forget the first time I heard "Sweet Tea." I thought it was
one of the greatest songs I had heard in a long, long time. I ran
straight to Walmart and was so disappointed when I couldn't find it.
I'd really like to know who wrote it.
I wish you all success and as much happiness as you've given us, the
fans, over the years.
I'll go take my antidepressant now!
The best to you all,
I'm an Indian Outlaw (for real!)
Sandra Outlaw
Millennium, North Carolina (for real! just outside Aulander)
sandra <soutlaw@schoollink.net>
USA - Monday, April 30, 2001 at 10:13:32 (EDT)
Okay here's my movie star line up!! (By the way... this was a great question!) Scotty - Brad Pitt (Like in the 7 Days in Tibet look), Keith - a friend named Scotty who is a dead ringer for Keith (Not an actor but can play softball!!!) - but Drew Carey if I had to say famous peope, Gary - DANA CARVEY!!!!!!, Doug - Heath something (the son in the Patriot - but put dark hair and 4 inches on him!!), Jimbo - Okay I agree with Keifer!!, Chad - Freddie Prinz, Jr, Dick - OH yeah.. Dennis Franz! and Rob - In sticking with my Mother Melon Fashion.... I'm sorry but no one is good enough to portray my precious Robbie!!! hehehe (sorry baby I had to go there) But hell having Mark Wahlberg on stage wouldn't be bad!!!!!!! See ya in Raleigh on the 5th and then at the HOOOOOOHAAAAAAAAAAA on the 12th!! :) Kristie
ksbnc70@aol.com
ksbnc70@aol.com <ksbnc70@aol.com>
USA - Monday, April 30, 2001 at 02:11:26 (EDT)
Hi guys, the show at Lamda Chi was awesome, I had so much fun. Oh, and
thanks for letting us girls hit up the bars with you guys. You're such
gentleman!! Thanks for a great time!--Jennifer
jennifer <scottj@email.unc.edu>
USA - Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 19:27:05 (EDT)
Hey, THIS Northernseed has had the FTJ show on the calendar for quite some
time... I thought they were going on at 8 pm though?! I'm dragging a few
friends down to Arlene Grocery Wednesday night... MUST support the friends
of the Melon!!! :) Melongeek, what's your role in all of this?? Are you
going to be there or are you just the happy messenger? Anyone else planning
to go? Drop me an e-mail. Hugs to Turtle, Gouda & Miss July... those pix
are WILD! Love y'all! - Amy in NY... nymelonseeds@hotmail.com
amybigus
USA - Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 19:26:06 (EDT)
Attention to all Northern Melonseeds! Another great southern band, still
slugging it out for fame and fortune NEEDS YOUR HELP!!! Far Too Jones will
be playing a very important showcase show for some major record labels in NY
City on Wednesday May 2nd. We need for all of you to come out and support
the band!! The show is at Arlene's Grocery and is free to the public. We
play promptly at 10:00pm!!! For more info, you can check out Arlene's
Grocery at http://www.arlene-grocery.com/ or stop by the Far Too Jones site
at http://www.fartoojones.com/
Thanks!
lester <lester@lestersworld.com>
USA - Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 14:16:30 (EDT)
Here's my post:
Ok, I'm a little tired of this quiet-ness. What I need most in this time of depression, is some laughter and the closeness that the guestbook once had. More memories, more laughter, more good times. Not just one or two people posting. If you're out there and not posting because it's thru email, stop being silly. Dick is out there to protect our boys. I don't think he's withheld a post yet. Anyway, I have a question that everyone can answer. ... If Hollywood were to make a movie about Cravin' Melon who (besides the guys themselves) do you think should portray each of the guys? Just post whatever first pops into your head... here's my inital response... Scotty -Matthew McConaughey; Keith -Drew Carey; Jimbo -(this is a given) Keifer Sutherland; Gary -Mike Myers; Chad -Ben Stiller; Rob -Ben Affleck; Doug -Brendan Frasier; Dick -Dennis Franz. Ok, I'll be awaiting some answers from EVERYONE!
Someone
someone <Supportlivemusic@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, April 28, 2001 at 18:47:21 (EDT)
well we are off to Center City Fest... wish we could have made it to Clemson last night, I know it was great. We will be looking forward to Spring Fling. I will be telling Everybody to come & see ya' in Spartenburg SC... always a good time!!! AND Mr. Greene...DO NOT FORGET...you owe me!!!!!! (ask Rob) lol
DaNameTagLady * in a depressed state* _Kimmy A._
DaNameTagLady
USA - Friday, April 27, 2001 at 13:03:24 (EDT)
It saddens me to watch the ending of one of my favourite bands. The show on April 26th in Clemson was awesome.... It's a beautiful thing when a band can bring together so many types of people. I can't wait for the show at the Handlebar in May.
Go Tigers
SN
sn
USA - Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 22:41:56 (EDT)
Gouda- Do you remember the days when you were a SIMPLE MAN and I was your
ONE AND ONLY FRIEND? Okay so Hutch, Fogle, Big Dave, Taco and the rest of
Leatherhood were your friends too, but that was only b/c you had the
ultimate hooptie mobile that could haul everyone to the POST OFFICE and then
on to Bailey's for a little Cravin' Melon. You guys would stage dive to
LAND OF OZ, while I'd be off RUNNING to get more beer. I'm still waiting
for there to COME A DAY when you guys beer-run for me!
In the meantime, Bailey's couldn't handle us when it was time to COME UNDONE
and they had to shut down. Many people thought we were DOWN WITHOUT A HOME,
but with Gouda TIED TO THE WHEEL of the hooptie, we made it to Ashevegas
where we owned the front row everytime! For five years we'd sit around
hungover @ Grandma's Pancake Barn after CM shows while sipping on SWEET TEA,
listening to Gouda talk about how he'd NEVER BEEN TO SPAIN but would like to
b/c he hears the women there are hot. "Oh.........FAITHLESS ME" he'd say
over and over as he dreamt of the women! And Fogle would crack us up with
stories about his EX-STEPMOTHER. Yes, I admit these really are some of my
memories as a melonseed! It's way too late for anyone to SAVE ME now! The
damage is done!
In 98' it was time to grow up and move on, so with a SUGAR COATED GOODBYE,
we all went our separate ways! But as you all know CM has that STANGEWAY of
making friendships last until the end of time! And for many of us, this
last show is more than a band calling it quits, it's a reunion of melonseeds
far and wide! Some of which haven't seen each other in 2-3 years!
So Gouda, this is my public plea to you to quit being THE GREAT
PROCRASTINATOR that you have become and quit telling Turtle, Rock and Doc
that you GOT NO TIME and arrange to come to Greenville! Without you there
I CAN'T FIND MY WAY to the beer. Okay so that's the biggest lie I ever
told, but I will never have
PEACE OF MIND if you can't join us for Cravin' Melon one last time! This
sweet BLOSSOM longs to hear her bro yell out "HEY SISTER get me a beer!"
Don't you know that friends don't let friends miss the last CM show ever,
just like friends don't call the ambulance when you need to go to Harris
Regional b/c you thought you were CAMELOT! So, start packing the SILK
SUNFLOWERS because you are on your way to FREEDOM TOWN, where you still are
NOBODY'S PRIZE, but where SOMEONE is out there waiting........... It's
called your friends!
Loves you! Your Sis (The BEAUTIFUL THING that has harassed you since birth
and will until the day we die!)
crazy person
USA - Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 19:14:43 (EDT)
OK, I haven't posted in awhile--I was waiting to see whether or not I was making it to Greenville...and the answer is "YEAH BABY"!!! This Northern Melonseed is making the pilgrimage!! As Amy mentioned, we've got our flights booked and the car waiting. Just need to pick a place to crash (close and cheap, that's our motto--don't plan on spending much time there!) So Tat2Dave...you're seriously thinking about this? Maybe I could finally get my ride in your convertible when we're down there! It would be most awesome! And I CANNOT wait to meet all the "southern" Melonseeds! Amy--you're the best and I can't wait to "party like rock stars" with you guys!! Counting the days!
Christy
czdmd@home.com
christy <czdmd@home.com>
USA - Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 16:58:20 (EDT)
OK OK I am working on making the finals hahahahahaha. I know I can do it, it
will just take some work that's all. What the heck another 14hr drive is no
biggy :-) We'll see though. I did buy my tickets to the shows just in case I
make it :-) who knows I could be there taping the show. I really think I need to
be there because I hate to see all of this come to an end but there is nothing I
can do about that. Starting this weekend I will be making copies of the two
shows I have on tape. When I'm done with the Bands copy I will offer it to
everyone but I might wait until the last show because some way I will have it on
video and then it will be a completed tape :-) The thank you's the band did are
great and everyone will love it. Have a Cravin filled day.
tattootime@hotmail.com
tat2dave
tat2dave
USA - Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 10:59:06 (EDT)