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john72ss
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Re: Thunder Bay Retrofest
« Result #1 on Nov 22, 2009, 11:58pm »

sorry but that video hurts my ears!

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have seen the slugs 26+ times ..... alas now can only watch them on tape and hear their records! what a great performer!!

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Re: Thunder Bay Retrofest
« Result #2 on Nov 14, 2009, 8:55pm »

C'mon Miss Ellie... you must have something to say..... Hahahha.... Here's my opinion for what it's worth..
After watching the youtube videos... I have come to the conclusion that Ted Okos is not only a replacement but he is a fan.... He obviously has done his best to mimic Dougs style, as opposed to putting his own tilt on the songs they play... If we all could sing, which one of us wouldn't want to pay hommage to the mans music? I know I would... and to me that's what it's about... keeping the music alive... the same way this board is keeping Dougs memory alive... As long as the music is alive so is Doug...
So I say in a very loud voice.... ROCK ON !!!! "Ted Okos AND THE SLUGS".....
Bart out.

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Re: Thunder Bay Retrofest
« Result #3 on Sept 10, 2009, 3:31pm »

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Re: Thunder Bay Retrofest
« Result #4 on Aug 8, 2009, 6:11pm »

although if the real original members minus doug do play, it might sound ok musically, but the second this new guy opens his mouth, i think the partys over....... jmho

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have seen the slugs 26+ times ..... alas now can only watch them on tape and hear their records! what a great performer!!

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Re: Thunder Bay Retrofest
« Result #5 on Jul 30, 2009, 11:35am »

I know what you mean. Is it exploitation? Is is it an homage? Is it simply a band reuniting and doing what they love?

If it wasn't the original musicians we might call it a tribute band. If they were playing closer to me would I go? I suspect I certainly would.

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Re: Thunder Bay Retrofest
« Result #6 on Jul 29, 2009, 2:03pm »

I'm not sure how I feel about this. Needs further contemplation.

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Re: Thunder Bay Retrofest
« Result #7 on Jul 22, 2009, 1:11pm »

YW!

googled for Ted Okos brings up a video of the new lineup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaxiFq9brr8

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sshhh.....I'm thinking!

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Re: Thunder Bay Retrofest
« Result #8 on Jul 22, 2009, 11:51am »

Thanks for posting this!!

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Re: Thunder Bay Retrofest
« Result #9 on Jul 21, 2009, 10:09am »

All the info is here:

http://www.canadianclassicrock.com/roster/ontour/slugs.shtml

"And now they are back! The five original members of the band have regrouped with new singer Ted Okos. You won't want to miss their infectiously exuberant show when they come to your town!"

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Thunder Bay Retrofest
« Result #10 on Jul 20, 2009, 7:13pm »

This just came in my yahoo updates today 07/20/09, Anyone know who is comprising Doug and The Slugs for this?

http://www.tbnewswatch.com/Entertainment/?cid=61424
Classic twist

By Jodi Lundmark, tbnewswatch

Chubby Checker and Bill Haley’s Comets revolutionized rock and roll long before the Beatles ever graced Ed Sullivan’s stage, says an organizer with the upcoming Thunder Bay Retrofest.

"They were legends, pioneers in the rock and roll business," said Doug Stanton, Fort William Historical Park’s manager of marketing and customer services.

Checker and the Comets are just two of the acts taking the stage at the Fort’s Retrofest this weekend. Doug and the Slugs, the Platters and the Marvellettes are also scheduled to rock the Fort.

While the buzz in the community about the festival has been appealing to an older clientele, particularly the baby boomers, Stanton said they’ve received reservations and sold tickets to people of all ages.

"Everyone at every ages knows at least some of the hits even though some of these entertainers are well into their 70s," he said. "It seems that if they don’t know when the hit was done originally, they’ve been redone since and they know the songs."

There’s also more to the festival than the typical ’50s music, including tribute bands to Garth Brooks and Jimmy Buffet, as well as the Thunder Bay Legends bringing the music of Elvis, Roy Orbison and Neil Diamond to the stage.

The park will also have food services, a classic car, hotrod and motorcycle show and again, like Countryfest, there will be camping throughout the weekend.

"We learned a lot about camping and concerts during Countryfest," Stanton said. "We made some minor adjustments to how we do things for Retrofest. We just hope the weather’s good."

The show kicks off Friday night at 6 p.m. and again on Saturday at 1 p.m. Advance weekend passes are $15 for adults, $20 for youth three to 12 and kids under three are free.
Tickets at the gate after 4 p.m. on Friday are $30.

Stanton said Retrofest might be the last chance for people to see some of these bands.
"Who knows how long they’ll be around," he said. "They’re in their 70s now so don’t wait 10 years."

For more information on tickets and campsite reservations call 473-2344.

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