So he doesn't get that you don't particularly want to support his lifestyle by letting his label siphon up all the bands profits?

So, was he trying to sign AP, or is this just something that came up while you were speaking with him about something else?

And judging from the look on his face, he looks totally coked up. Or else the girl to his right just stuck her finger up his butt.

Heh, that's pretty much a complete FAIL to grok Abney Park on his part, methinks. Not everyone has your Hollywood criteria for success or the price of doing business, old chum...

Thats a classic!

Veen could take them all. While eating toast. And sleepy.

HAHAHAHA those girls just look awful! And if I am seeing what I think I see, then I am seeing a picture that looks like the guy is airbrushed in there. Seriously. Glad you put him in his place, beneath your heel ;)
S

just tell him one word RADIOHEAD and that you didnt like them suing the single mom for half a million dollars on downloading accusations

Now now, I think some of the girls in that photo are rather attractive.

Tannie McDouchie on the other hand: it's sad that he has to surround himself with other people to add value to his miserable grifting existence, and that his expensive lifestyle still allows him insecurity.

THANK YOU for making your own way.

oh goody! maybe now he'll take his barbies and go home to pout about it :P


*laughs* i still find it beyond hysterical(bordering on frightening actually) that there are so many people who can not even begin to fathom that you might not be dying to have what they have. that you can be perfectly happy and fulfilled with some other dream. *shakes head* ewwwwwww. who really does want that these days???

A Benz and mansion in Beverly hills. Color me un impressed.

I will admit that beverly hills and their multitude of driveways make excellent "oh shit we're going the wrong way down sunset, lets turn around" spots, but it's also butt-up against the skankiest section of Sunset,full of mansion-like homes that all look alike, full of benzes,...and therefore not all that stunning.

Gimme a flying car and a house shaped like a UFO, then we'll talk! That. would be impressive.

I suspect that the man did not do his research. If he had he might have found that throwing airships your way might of met with at least consideration :)

...does he honestly think that smart artists don't realize how he PAYS for his benz and playboy parties?

as to touching greezy bimbos that are paid to be there - it's the american dream, baybee. don't fault him for not having the imagination to see beyond what he's been told all his life to want.

well, that is steampunk at its base: complete DIY, which you embody.
i'm assuming he's some suburban whitey who believes pamela anderson embodies the feminie vision of beauty. *retch*
best thing about having dipshits like that trying to ensnare people in their web is, they makes it easier for us to spot them.
besides, the fact you've got them chasing after you, plus a solid fan base of your own, obviously you're doing somethng right. you've grown without any help from them, just keep doing what you've been doing all along.
if they keep pestering you, record nathan diddling an annoying maritime jig & play it every time they call.

Ye gods, man.. those women need to learn the fine art of subtlty.

In all seriousness, I commend you for sticking with your convictions and not signing on with that head-hunted. I don't know how many people would come out and say that, but you did, and I admire you for it. You rock the docs.

If you're going to get a tattoo across your forehead, at least consider the classics. Like 'POOR IMPULSE CONTROL'.

I'm not sure I'd call that defensive so much as desperate and pathetic. I'm sure he thinks that picture is a prime example of "enticing rockstar debauchery" and it was meant to leave a jealous sting in your heart as you longed for success of the same caliber.

Well, fuck that noise. All he proved was that he's a shallow sniveling whelp who completely fails to understand... anything... about you guys, what your work means to you or how you measure success.

What a cock.

Everytime I find out that someone like him works for the labels, I feel a little better about the way that they will be joining the dinosaurs soon.

It's like Karl Marx said: seize the means of production.

Good show. The best stories are true.

Careful there. If this subculture gets any bigger, it isn't going to be a subculture for long.

Ew...I will try to contain my jealousy. It must be GREAT to be able to touch greezy bimbos who are only near him because they are paid to be. That must ROCK. ;)

UGH, seriously. Ewwww they look so gross too! I see chipmunk cheeks!!!! Bulimia FTW.

Good for you man. I was in the business for a long time...many, many years ago... and the thing that no one realizes is that "getting signed" means going into debt with the label. It doesn't mean that you've suddenly hit the lottery and now your future is secure. I know way too many excellent musicians who had to take second and third jobs in order to pay back the labels after an unsuccessful second or third album and tour.

The *only* thing that a major label might be able to offer would be distro, but the Internet seems to be doing okay for you guys in that regard :-) You guys are going about it the absolute right way...taking advantage of existing technology and building a strong, loyal fanbase. I expect that Abney Park will do just fine :-)

Rock on!

Rock on.

whats up with his eyes?

it looks like he either took some acid or shit his pants.

I hate that guy!!!! LOL!!! I can't even BEGIN to tell you happy I am to know you and maybe even a bit moreso NOW. LOL! GO R! GO A.P.!!! :)

Hmmm, a bunch plastic bimbos who look like they would rather go "play" with each other surrounding a guy who looks like someone shoved a razor wire wrapped horse cock up his ass sideways. Gee, not exactly awe inspiring there dude. >.<

Good on ya, Robert. Let the petulant child go whine in his corner. Meanwhile, you and yours will be living it up old school with the rest of us. **grins**

You are officially my idol.

I kind of like the brunette though. Maybe a little less makeup...