My Trademark
Short notice! For a long time I thought I wasn’t going to be staying in Seattle through the weekend, but turns out I am. At Eventful.com there are 50-something demanders for a show, so I’ll make this offer: if anyone can somehow find an appropriate venue that still, impossibly, has a slot open this Saturday night, I’ll play it. If you know a booker (or are a booker) email me and we’ll talk. I’m doing a radio interview on KUOW on Friday, so I’ll have that opportunity to promote it. And of course my mailing list of hundreds of thousands of Seattle residents.
OMG! This is totally crazy!
August 30th, 2006 at 9:54 am
Wish I had an “in” somewhere that I could get you a gig on such short notice. Sorry.
Although I’ve got a fan friend who’d probably pay you handsomely to do a house concert in his back yard. 
On the other hand, if you want anyone to ferry you around Seattle this weekend and show you the sights, let me know. And not in some weird stalker-fanboy way, either. Not to worry, the Ookla the Mok boys can vouch for me, ask ‘em.
August 30th, 2006 at 9:54 am
Since you’re so close, you might as well just take a side trip up here to Alaska and then work your way back to New York through Canada. You could bring a video camera along and make a documentary about your trip, doing shows for cash and food along the way.
August 30th, 2006 at 10:02 am
Hell yes, I’d pay for a house concert. How much do you need?
August 30th, 2006 at 10:02 am
By the way, if you like indian food, I can hook you up with the best Indian restaurant in the area…
August 30th, 2006 at 10:33 am
Oh no, I’m busy Saturday night too! Totally unfair!
August 30th, 2006 at 10:33 am
Just so you know, Marty is absolutely serious and would follow through. He could probably fill his back yard with friends who’ve wanted to see you for a long time. It wouldn’t surprise me if the vast majority of those 50 seattle-area demanders on eventful.com were a direct result of Marty proselytizing you to everyone who would sit still.
August 30th, 2006 at 10:39 am
Oh, I wouldn’t say that. There were quite a few on eventful already when /I/ discovered it.
But, yeah, I would.
August 30th, 2006 at 11:02 am
Hey Tony, what (do you think) is the best Indian restaurant in the area?
August 30th, 2006 at 11:13 am
I could be convinced to visit Marty again for something like this!
August 30th, 2006 at 11:15 am
I’ve let the Seattle demanders know, so they might be starting their own discussion over at the Demand page: http://eventful.com/demand/D0-001-000000277-9
Good luck!
August 30th, 2006 at 11:32 am
Jonathan, My good friend who lives in that area is connected to a fairly big promoter for the area. To tell you the truth, they primarily deal with hip-hop type groups but regardless, they have connections to tons of clubs and venues in the area. I will give my buddy a call as soon as I get a free second from work to see if we could possibly do some last minute planning for Saturday night! Besides, if you just play Baby Got Back you’ll be “in” for sure! Besides, Sir Mix A Lot actually lives in the Seattle area so perhaps we could get some sort of collaboration going!! Could be VERY interesting… =) Just get back to me if you need any more help or I’ll get back to you if I have any updates!
August 30th, 2006 at 12:40 pm
Awesome, awesome, awesome. The internet is representing. I think a house concert might be cool, but a more public kind of venue would be preferable…
August 30th, 2006 at 1:31 pm
I just sent Jonathan an e-mail, but this might get to him sooner?
I’ve got a cafe in the Roosevelt/U=district that I can offer up for a show. It’s not huge, but we can get a fair number of people in. Some of yous might even have been there for our open mic night on Fridays.
Let me know!
Kurt
August 30th, 2006 at 1:32 pm
Go Chris & Dana!
…Oh yeah…. & you too, JoCo!
August 30th, 2006 at 1:45 pm
U district huh Kurt? That’d be pretty sweet… good reviews I just read about your place as well… Approximately what capacity could you fit in there without breaking the fire code?? =)
August 30th, 2006 at 2:25 pm
Jonathan,
I’ve found an availability at the Jewelbox theater in Belltown (basically downtown). The space seats about 70 and I’ve been to a couple shows there.. it’s perfect. The available timeslot is between 6-10pm on saturday.
I have the cellphone # of the booking manager for the theater (just got off the phone with her) and she’s expecting a call. However I probably shouldn’t post the #. I’ll see if I can find an email address for you but feel free to email me first and I’ll give you her contact info.
August 30th, 2006 at 2:37 pm
(i’ve sent an email with contact info to it)
August 30th, 2006 at 3:51 pm
omg! JC on this side of the country! and during Bumbershoot :p I’m in if/when you confirm a location! and I’ll see if any of my friends (who don’t regularly check your blog) are interrested. I can’t wait!
August 30th, 2006 at 4:44 pm
Dudes and dudesses, this is totally going to work. I’ve gotten a few places from a few people, and I’m just trying to figure out some of the details. God bless you, you beautiful internet. I’ll post an update when I figure out what’s going on – thank you so much to everyone who’s pitching in.
August 30th, 2006 at 5:12 pm
I just talked to the Dubliner Pub in Fremont. They didn’t book anyone this weekend because they thought bumbershoot would leech off to many patrons. Leaving the path open for us maybe…
(206) 548-1508 Irish / Jazz / R&B Contact: Ben
August 30th, 2006 at 7:46 pm
Oh. My. God. I got this e-mail this afternoon and wasn’t able to reply. There’s a little place in Belltown that might be able to oblige — Caffe Bella? I’ll be in there tomorrow morning and could check, but honestly? If the Dubliner is available, that’d be perfect. DO IT! Oh good christ … this would be so much fun.
August 30th, 2006 at 8:56 pm
In Seattle all weekend? Does this mean you might have the time to enjoy one of the last glorious weekends our friendly little damp city will see until next June? It is, after all, a three-day weekend, and we all deserve some down-time. I’d recommend some kayaking around Lake Union. Even if you’re completely unimpressed by the quirkiness of the local floating homes and the rarity of an 85-degree sunny day, the smarmy, tacky, and sometimes downright hilarious names of the many boats that will be out on the water will make it worth your while.
I have no help with venues I’m afraid. Though you could have an impromptu afternoon instrumental session in Carkeek park just for the hell of it. That might draw a stunning crowd, actually.
In closing: have a fantastic time in Seattle! Looking forward to the 826 event.
August 30th, 2006 at 10:02 pm
CARKEEK PARK!!! yes!… that’s just down the street from my house
August 30th, 2006 at 10:21 pm
JC, you’re something of a draw. It seems you’re getting people to drive down to Seattle from Vancouver, BC:
http://tfabris.livejournal.com/6147.html
August 30th, 2006 at 11:47 pm
Or, pfft, Tony: from Seattle to Portland.
August 31st, 2006 at 12:50 am
I don’t have the “in” in Seattle. However, I too would like to applaude the internet (and the users thereof) for being a community. Let me know how the show goes! JoCo, I’ll see you in week 53.
Eric!
August 31st, 2006 at 8:57 am
Portland! Portland! Portland!
August 31st, 2006 at 10:12 am
Whatever you’re planning to do, please let us know soon! I’m sooooooo excited.
August 31st, 2006 at 12:17 pm
Woot! I am there… As soon as you say where and when… Hmmm.. how many of my friends can I drag along on such short notice… However big the venue is, I’m sure you’ll fill it.
August 31st, 2006 at 1:24 pm
Awesome. Okay, for those who might have reached this thread via someone else linking it, there is a top-level post at the main site announcing the details. It’s the Jewelbox theater at 8pm. Details in this thread:
http://www.jonathancoulton.com/2006/08/31/sweet-dark-roasted-sumatran-success
August 31st, 2006 at 5:18 pm
This is really exciting. I’m delighted to see that an event came about for the Eventful Demanders who hoped JC would play for them in Seattle.
I can’t wait to hear about the show!
Cheers,
- Brian
Brian Dear
Founder, Eventful.com