how about some bands playing and the door goes to MITP?

I'd be willing to forgo a trip through Dunn Bros or even a beer *gasp* and throw that cash towards something I get for free.

I know plenty of people who would love to help out, myself included! MitP is something I look forward to every summer.

oooh...bands...there's an idea. used to go to a similar movie in the park dealio down in the  seward hood in minneapolis a few years back, and occasionally, they'd show a silent flick (chaplin or something like that) with an accompanying instrumental band.


silent flicks with music.

lord, 'loose' would be near understatement of any 'band' I'd be a member of... could probably manage the chords to House of the Rising Sun, or some very offbeat song-poem version of Scuppers the Sailor Dog that I've entertained myself with once or twice..

exactly, edge, which is why i tossed your name out there...i would 'loosely' consider myself a musician, and that's being awfully generous with that title, being that a.) i can't carry a tune, b.) i can't read shaped notes and c.) i'm tone deaf.

i, however, can and do enjoy making rhythmic noise on improvised instruments, gadgets and hand drums...

although T.K. and aaron would be more than adept at 'carrying' the two of us.

Zra: Poorus @ the NorShor. 

Best soundtrack to Metropolis ever. Christian Mcshane, Bill Meier, Tonya Van Collateral Damage, Lefty Johnson, Ryan Jadjdwiki (more I know I am forgetting), special guests and Doogla on set design and props.

From the Archives: 6/19/2004 Christian

Hello -

Surprisingly good night tonight. Played bass for an old improv band named "poorus" at local bar RT Quinlan's followed up by Black Eyed Snakes. I left when there were so many people packed in that you couldn't squeeze a penny between them. Plus, my feet literally stuck to the floor in the bar area (I don't really want to know why or what was down there) and it was so smoky I couldn't breathe... even though I myself smoke. I don't mean to whine but I remember some years ago I used to actually like that kind of atmosphere. sigh..... perhaps I'm growing up... sigh (again).

Anyway, after 6 years I believe poorus is finally dead. Tonya (violin) is moving to Flagstaff, AZ next week. I'm glad it went out with a bang instead of a fizzle. Fun night. Good show. Many new faces (where do all these people come from??)

Aaron & I discussed the next if thousands album last week. We have some very cool ideas. More soon.

Joe Cunningham's web site now has a section of just bands - including a ton of photos of us. Check it out, as well as all his other images. The guy has got an amazing eye. Once again he's captured the heart of what if thousands sounds like visually. Amazing.

take care & hope all is well with you

-Christian