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The Psiioniic - Artolo Apemis ([personal profile] iitrebel) wrote in [community profile] interstellar55552016-01-30 02:16 pm

☆A little little fun

Who: Those who signed up to perform, and anyone else
What: The Double S Charity Concert is go!
When: January 24th throughout the day
Where: Archer Park
Warnings: None planned

☆A Little Little Fun



On the morning of the 24th, the sun rises over Vista City and, more importantly, Archer Park- a series of rooftop parks connected to each other by bridges and overflowing greenery of all sorts. It's a popular on most days to start with. Today, however, is the day of the Double S Charity Concert. Thus, it's more packed than usual.

One of the park "islands" is home to a concert stage, and that is where the concert is taking place. All throughout the next couple of days, various musicians will perform songs they've written about or dedicated to another in the industry. With the entertainment value of the idea and the fame of the musicians, of course the place is packed.

The stage is where every musician will end up at throughout the day, performing for the masses, but behind it is also a rest area for them to either bide their time or just hang out. It's supposed to be restricted to just those musicians participating, but frankly... security is lax just enough that bandmates and the such could duck on in to see their friends. No fans, however, sorry. It's not the most impressive of places, with seating areas and a salad bar and all the pizza that could possibly be ordered, but hopefully it's good enough. This is also where one can find event organizer Jenny around, in case they need to bring anything up.

Of course, no one is required to stay back there while waiting their turn, or after they've done their performance. Attempts to raise money go beyond just the concert. Double S has all sorts of stalls set up, whether to explain to people the various causes they can specifically pledge support to, or to sell merchandise. Can't forget the food stalls. There is, of course, a stall showing adoptable animals. There always is.

Finally, there's one last thing Double S has set up for any willing celebrities. It's a meet-and-greet area for the fans, where they have the chance to meet their favorite musicians. Giving out autographs, taking pictures with fans... There's even a karaoke set up for everyone to use. Musicians can sing solo, or with others from their label, or even with a lucky fan. AKA feel free to get NPC MP here. Hopefully, it'll get some good publicity for those interested in that kind of thing.

Tickets have been made astonishingly cheap in the hopes that more people will show, with anything else being made up by merchandise sales or donations.
in_an_augustforest: made by shotsiblings @ tumblr (checkin)

August Marten | STALLS/MEET AND GREET

[personal profile] in_an_augustforest 2016-02-02 01:09 am (UTC)(link)
[August sadly isn't one of the musicians playing right now, but that doesn't mean he's not involved in the concerts. He's out in the crowds, checking out the stalls and graciously meeting with Hue and Cry fans and the few old fans that haven't disowned him for going mainstream. You might even catch him drumming with a fan or someone else. Ethier way, he's having fun.]
psyvampexperiment: (Mirror)

Re: August Marten | STALLS/MEET AND GREET

[personal profile] psyvampexperiment 2016-02-02 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Sariel has likely been mingling with the crowd, chatting and shaking hands, maybe kissing a few of those hands, though he's refusing to sign autographs, unless really pressed to do so: this is a day for the other musicians to shine and him to stay out of his light as much as he can, at least in that respect. But spying August, he'll break away from the crowd, approaching him with a broad smile.]

Greetings, my August friend! And how have you been settling into your new company?
in_an_augustforest: made by injusticeworth @ tumblr (hey!)

[personal profile] in_an_augustforest 2016-02-06 04:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Pretty well, how ya been doing. Sariel? Heard your labelmates at pride are tough people.
psyvampexperiment: (Minus eyeglasses)

[personal profile] psyvampexperiment 2016-02-06 04:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[He chuckles, deep in his throat, his good eye crinkling.]

That's good to hear: I hope your band and the public treat you well.

Yes, they were rather hard on me when I first joined them: there was the public ribbing they gave me on Twitter, and a few tricks when I first settled in among them. They had their reasons, and I did come to them on the heels of the firing of a well-loved member of their band. It's a rite of passage, nothing more.
in_an_augustforest: made by injusticeworth @ tumblr (explain once more?)

[personal profile] in_an_augustforest 2016-02-07 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)
The band is great, all around great guys. ...We're all blond with the exception of Kaoru, who's a redhead. It's strange.

The public well... it's kinda hard right now. I gotta deal with old Hue and Cry fans that miss the old lineup and my old fans that think I've sold out. Trust me, Sariel. Being hazed by Pride is nice compared to that.
psyvampexperiment: (Seeing something that he wants)

[personal profile] psyvampexperiment 2016-02-08 06:27 am (UTC)(link)
[An affectionate chuckle.] A very 'fair' company, it would seem. [The wordplay quotes are fairly audible, in a playful way.]

Ach, I'm sorry to hear that: the fans can be quite aggressive in their displays of affection, and I have heard a few rumblings from some of the bands I used to perform with, that some folk have accused me of 'selling out'. Need I remind them, we have bills to pay just like everyone else, and sometimes that means selling our art.
in_an_augustforest: made by shotsiblings @ tumblr (u serious?)

[personal profile] in_an_augustforest 2016-02-10 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
Precisely. Indie don't pay like it used to.
psyvampexperiment: (Hand through hair)

[personal profile] psyvampexperiment 2016-02-10 04:13 am (UTC)(link)
Mmm, too much competition from the labels, for one thing; for another thing... technology marching on. I remember recording things on cassette tapes and helping my band mates to copy and recopy the masters, hand written labels, photocopied liners: I think I remember drawing the artwork on the front of our first album. CDs aren't as bad as they seemed at the time, but now there's digital downloads, less chance for liner art and booklets of lyrics or the odd anecdote about the inspiration behind the song, or the strange thing that happened in the studio while we recorded it. They might sell, but they don't seem to pay as well.

[A dry chuckle] I probably sound like an old-timer grousing about the present day. Maybe I'm simply getting crochety in my old age, or maybe I'll warm up to the new delivery system.
in_an_augustforest: (speak now)

[personal profile] in_an_augustforest 2016-02-13 10:08 pm (UTC)(link)
I just wanted a new challenge. I could rule as an Indie king, with reliable that will always come if I didn't do one thing that would offend their tastes, or I could take a risk with this label thing. Risk losing even more fans if I make a mistake.
psyvampexperiment: (Concerned/serious)

[personal profile] psyvampexperiment 2016-02-16 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
Mmmm, when you're at the top, one wrong step can cause you to go only one direction, and that's down. It's something that I keep in the back of my mind. [All seriousness now and concerned for his friend.]

I would hope a collaboration isn't out of the cards, in that case? We might have different styles, but there may be a way we can meet in the middle.
in_an_augustforest: made by shotsiblings @ tumblr (u serious?)

[personal profile] in_an_augustforest 2016-02-20 12:33 am (UTC)(link)
I don't know... they say the reason behind this concert is that the rivalry between the labels got too hot." August doesn't know, it's stupid if you ask him.
psyvampexperiment: (Concerned/serious)

[personal profile] psyvampexperiment 2016-02-20 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
Mmmm, one would hope that they would respect our friendship, but I have the sinking feeling, they probably won't take that into consideration. [Ruefully, even a bit annoyed.]
in_an_augustforest: made by shotsiblings @ tumblr (chill bro)

[personal profile] in_an_augustforest 2016-02-21 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Nope. From here on in, we're enemies. [He'll laugh at that.]
psyvampexperiment: (Tee-hee!)

[personal profile] psyvampexperiment 2016-02-22 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
Bitter rivals in a battle fought out with the weapons of song. [Said with a playful growl, his good eye dancing mischievously.]
alleato: (pic#9962159)

[personal profile] alleato 2016-02-02 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
[Dino, still sneaking around a bit in a borrowed fedora, taps his favorite drummer on the shoulder and grins.]

And here's me without my strings. [He waves a hand to indicate August should keep on going, especially since there's a fan or two nearby.] Having fun?
in_an_augustforest: made by shotsiblings @ tumblr (chill bro)

[personal profile] in_an_augustforest 2016-02-06 03:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah I'm enjoyin' myself. [And he's playing louder and more complex than most people think the drums are in indie.]
alleato: (TYL! he's such an idol)

[personal profile] alleato 2016-02-07 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Dino's barely resisting the urge to join in, but without his cello, he's stuck just clapping along with the fans nearby. Who are definitely excited about this whole thing.]

I swear we ought to crossover just so you can do more stuff.
in_an_augustforest: made by injusticeworth @ tumblr (hey!)

[personal profile] in_an_augustforest 2016-02-07 08:57 pm (UTC)(link)
It's fine. I'm used to being in the background. I would love to do some side-work though.

[The drums just get more complex and exciting.]
alleato: (Default)

[personal profile] alleato 2016-02-09 06:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Fine. If August is going to be awesome, Dino is just going to grab one of the adoring public and dance in quite the old fashioned way. Sadly, he has no coordination in things like this, and they are promptly trod upon.

...back to August.]


Well... teach me how to play sometime? I should diversify.
in_an_augustforest: made by injusticeworth @ tumblr (hey!)

[personal profile] in_an_augustforest 2016-02-10 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
[Dammit Dino.]

I wouldn't mind.

[Promise that the drumstick won't end up in someone's eye.]
alleato: (watchful)

[personal profile] alleato 2016-02-11 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
[Can't promise that. People need to wear protective gear around him.]

I can teach you some cello, if you want. It's not that hard.
in_an_augustforest: made by injusticeworth @ tumblr (fascinating)

[personal profile] in_an_augustforest 2016-02-11 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
You sure about that?
alleato: (Default)

[personal profile] alleato 2016-02-11 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Hrm....]

Well, have you ever played guitar?
alleato: (Default)

[personal profile] alleato 2016-02-15 04:16 am (UTC)(link)
You know, you do everything! [Dino looks shy.] I admit I'm always looking forward to hearing you play.