[ASTRO] Clone Confusion

[Michael Kepler <kepler@metro1.com>]

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Grrr... These rumors are perplexing.  Even these apparently clear statements
from a supposedly reliable source leave plenty of room for interpretation.

I don't think we'll know what's _really_ up with this "clone" tour until
the field reports from the actual shows start coming in.

Depending on which rumor from which reliable source I choose to believe,
this could be anything from a full-blown MOA? tour to a cover band
tour, and most likely someting in-between.  They are sorely testing the 
devotion of their fans with this nonsense, but I for one am just too 
curious to stay away.

I bought my tickets for the Portland Oregon show yesterday.  Sadly,
they are not headlining, but are instead opening for the Jesus Lizard.
The headliner may be a decent band for all I know, but it sucks for
MOA? to open.  This probably means a shorter set, less-than-complete
stage setup, and unruly impatient fans of the headliner.  I have
fan tapes of shows where MOA? has opened, and they all sound like
tough nights.

By the way, TicketBastard lists the opening act as "Man or Astroman?",
so I will hold _them_ responsible if I get anything less.

Mookie

On Mon, 8 Jun 1998 GenLand18@aol.com wrote:

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> 
> Concerning the Clones questions, I've been asking a few questions myself on
> the good ole AOL board.  
> 
> The Brannock Device says the band members (more or less... some at certain
> parts of the tour, and some not) will be in attendance at all shows.  They
> will not be playing, but just overseeing the Clones.  
> 
> With the L.A. shows, the Brannock Device starts his duties.  Coco leaves to go
> back to Ground Zero in Atlanta.  Birdstuff comes to oversee things a few days
> later.  All according to BD, of course.
> 
> As for Dexter X, not sure of where he'll be in the tour.  Nevertheless, it'll
> still be a sight to see!
> 
> P.S.  In other Astro-related news, finally got my renewal for my Astro
> Specimen membership.  Woo!!!
> 
> Latest Music Acquisitions:
> Don Knotts Overdrive ("preview" of the release on Centipede Records)
> 
> Asian Dork Princess,
> 
> **Leslie** (the Librarian)

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