I Can't BELIEVE that just happened... a blog post

[Apples]

Fellow Rock Band forum member pmpboarder invited me to a local bar where a radio station was holding... a Rock Band tournament? AMAZING!

Click HERE (http://www.rockband.com/rockers_blog_entry/Apples/389479)for the blow by blow details. A chilling tale of thrills, spills, failure, and triumph. Follow the story of the fierce upcoming band TWISTED APPLES (him Twisted, me Apples) as we go toe-to-toe with other top local bands for honor, glory, and ultimate victory!

[pmpboarder]

Still can't believe it, man... :eek:

Congratulations. Again. :cool:

EDIT: Excellent write-up! Took me right back to the bar. (Even though it's only been a couple hours since we left.) Anyone who wasn't there can fully appreciate it. Well said.

[krammkracker]

Awesome story guys!!

Way to beat the odds....

[Onslaught_fei]

Good story, Im gonna write a power ballad for this one.

[dr3wsblm]

Awesome victory!

[Samuel346]

I vote this thread a 1 star.

Boo

[pmpboarder]

I think you missed this post in your other thread, Apples. But I'm happy to say my prediction was spot-on!


Apples, for your birthday, I'm giving you half of our winnings from that upcoming Rock Band tournament on Thursday. And if we don't win, I'll, uh... I dunno. Let's just win, okay? Simpler for all of us!

Happy Birthday. Wednesday. :cool:



And thank you everyone who has congratulated us thus far!

My suggestion is this: if you hear of a Rock Band Event/Tournament/Anything in your area: GO. Just drop what you're doing and GO. That is all.

[adamlathrom]

Excellent story, great win, and advice on going to Rock Band event noted!

[pmpboarder]

I know this is my third post and we're still only on the first page of this thread, but if you read Apples' blog post, you know how excited I am right now.

Anyway, I just wanted to add this:

Apples playing guitar and singing was very damn impressive -- especially doing so in public and competitively. After each song we played, people congratulated him and shook his hand. After the final song was played and we were declared the winners, there was this trio of extremely hot girls telling Apples how impressed they were with his innate (maybe not innate, but still) ability to play guitar and sing at the same time. The blonde in particular (you know the one, Apples :eek:), was very excited to be talking to him. (And she didn't even know that he owns these forums!)

[Okay, let me just stop for one second to reflect... Apples, why didn't you get her number? I know we were both kind of in shock (hell, I still am) that we won, but she clearly expressed interest. Okay, back to the stuff.]*

Apples will modestly say, "Oh, they weren't that good-looking" or "Well, they were congratulating both of us", but I saw the looks in those girls' eyes. They wanted to Welcome Home Apples to a Ballroom Blitz of Foreplay/Longtime, if you know what I mean. (If you don't know what I mean, Google "sex".)



*EDIT: Apples' response:

Her boyfriend was right behind them. It would have been poor form and he probably would have taken offense.



Okay, that's it from me on this topic for the night. Probably. I hope you all enjoy Apples' blog. I was there, and I can vouch for each statement in the blog as true. As if Apples would lie to you. :rolleyes:

[WhiffleBallTony]

omg rong forum wow.

Anyway, I'll go read it right now and tell you what I think.

[GarryMar]

Apples will modestly say, "Oh, they weren't that good-looking" or "Well, they were congratulating both of us", but I saw the looks in those girls' eyes. They wanted to Welcome Home Apples to a Ballroom Blitz of Foreplay/Longtime, if you know what I mean. (If you don't know what I mean, Google "sex".):

Haha, love it.

Congratz to you both. i only wish someone other than me knew about rock band in my area..... cummon north east england, lets have a rock band night!!!!

[BathTub]

Wow, congratulations!

[AeroZeppelinSevenfold]

Apples will modestly say, "Oh, they weren't that good-looking" or "Well, they were congratulating both of us", but I saw the looks in those girls' eyes. They wanted to Welcome Home Apples to a Ballroom Blitz of Foreplay/Longtime, if you know what I mean. (If you don't know what I mean, Google "sex".)




everytime "that" comes up during Rock Band, I'm quoting you. :D that was hilarious.

sounds like it was fun guys. I wish that stuff happened where I live.

[chillzatl]

haha great read!

[krammkracker]

Apples you can't pass up on the tang like that brother....c'mon man!

[simmias]

Great story, and congrats on the win. I would have had to hold my head in shame if I were a four man band losing to two dudes!

[S1ckH4nds]

Nice job, guys! I wish there were some tournaments in my area. ;_; Other than poker tournaments, that is...

[billmcdougal]

That's a cool story. I really hope that my city has something like this someday, and that I actually know of it when it happens!

[ErikSchierboom]

Awesome story! Congratulations man!

[jeccaneko]

Sounds really fun. Congrats on the win! :)

[Sgt Pepper]

That was too awessome. No, seriously. I now have physical pains resulting from reading that story.

Excuse me while I go find a doctor who specializes in the field of awesome.

[Rod_Stixx]

Congrats! Sounds like it was a blast. These kind of things are always more fun when you have the crazy fortunes helping you along the way. Very cool story.

[Ginobili]

Haa great story! Next time if you guys need someone on Bass let me know..I'll make the trip down from Sioux City so you arn't the underdogs from the get-go :D

[Electric_Zen]

pmpboarder: Incredible, we won! That's a $500 cash prize, split two ways!

[Apples appears behind pmpboarder, wearing a creepy clown mask and holding a pistol]

Apples: We'll be splitting it one way.

BLAM!

[crazyanimal]

Congratulations, that was a great blog read. Oh and happy belated B-day, Apples!

I must admit though, I'm a little disappointed that I never heard about this event, being that I'm in the Omaha area also. How did you learn about this pmpboarder?

[Apples]

[Okay, let me just stop for one second to reflect... Apples, why didn't you get her number? I know we were both kind of in shock (hell, I still am) that we won, but she clearly expressed interest. Okay, back to the stuff.]

Apples will modestly say, "Oh, they weren't that good-looking" or "Well, they were congratulating both of us", but I saw the looks in those girls' eyes. They wanted to Welcome Home Apples to a Ballroom Blitz of Foreplay/Longtime, if you know what I mean. (If you don't know what I mean, Google "sex".)



Her boyfriend was right behind them. It would have been poor form and he probably would have taken offense.

[gamrrpol]

Great story....sounds like a good time all around. Glad fortune smiled upon you. I'm impressed with ANYONE who can play guitar and sing at same time...I just can't do it.

[west siide]

So virtual rock stars can now virtually get groupies?


/rushes off home to practice more


Nice job guys - you upheld the good name of the rockband forums!

[Apples]

I vote this thread a 1 star.

Boo

I vote you a 1 star.

Jerk.

[MSG__]

this is really awesome, that probably was bad-ass!!! wish they had events in my area

[Hokonoso]

damn wish i coulda joined, i coulda sang for you guys and crushed the competition! timmy is easy!

<---really need to find some local bandmates and join some tournies, that sounds like GREAT fun!

[Rotten Possum]

I wish that Atlanta would have some Rock Band tournaments... or at least post them on the internet so I could find out about them.

[moneyp]

Sounds like a blast, man. Good read.

[Dismissile]

You should've invited me to your group. I would've rocked it out on medium drums.

[Kaemon]

Exciting... amazing how 2 people took down everyone else. Haha.

I wish there were stuff like this where I lived... haah.

[Gryffindor]

Congrats on your win! Isn't a great feeling to be the underdog and come out on top?!!

Kudos to Apples for singing and playing! That takes some serious guts - especially in a competition.:D

[dirty_bird32]

awesome story, congrats on the victory :)

[pmpboarder]

Congratulations, that was a great blog read. Oh and happy belated B-day, Apples!

I must admit though, I'm a little disappointed that I never heard about this event, being that I'm in the Omaha area also. How did you learn about this pmpboarder?

My cousin and co-worker both called me a few weeks prior, telling me, "Last night, this place had this thing. I was totally gonna call you!" I was like, "Oh, thanks. Last night."

But then that got me thinking they might do it again, so I just checked online. Sho'nuff...


Her boyfriend was right behind them. It would have been poor form and he probably would have taken offense.

Did not even notice that. Sorry. :o

[Samuel346]

I vote you a 1 star.

Jerk.

Aww poor Apples.


*looks at his avatar*


Awww.



:)

[darknessmoon]

I hate both of you for being so KOOLZ! :cool:

Congrats on the *Cues the Killer Instinct voice guy* Supreeeeeeme Victory!

[RichieRB]

Dear Penthouse, I never thought this would happen to me....

[RBrafter]

Pics or it never happened.

:)

[Apples]

Pics or it never happened.

:)


The guy who ran the event took photos, he's going to email me copies later this week.

[mooremwm]

Great story, thanks for sharing. Sounds like you guys had an amazing time. Is pmpboarder putting his $250 towards the ION drum kit? ;)

Shoot, I just realized that there's a whole section on this forum that lists Rock Band tournaments! I'm off to see if there's anything coming up in my area (maybe I'll see some of you there)!

[munkyboy]

pure win. such a good story. wish I could of been there!

[darkrei9n]

Fellow Rock Band forum member pmpboarder invited me to a local bar where a radio station was holding... a Rock Band tournament? AMAZING!

Click HERE (http://www.rockband.com/rockers_blog_entry/Apples/389479)for the blow by blow details. A chilling tale of thrills, spills, failure, and triumph. Follow the story of the fierce upcoming band TWISTED APPLES (him Twisted, me Apples) as we go toe-to-toe with other top local bands for honor, glory, and ultimate victory!

You failed out didn't you?

[pmpboarder]

Great story, thanks for sharing. Sounds like you guys had an amazing time.

We did. :D


Is pmpboarder putting his $250 towards the ION drum kit? ;)

He is. :cool:

[Manbearpig]

Sell the rights to Disney. I'm sure they will make an awesome movie out of it.

[Apples]

Sell the rights to Disney. I'm sure they will make an awesome movie out of it.


You're right. A tragic, yet lovable fruit and his plucky sidekick go up against all odds in a last-ditch effort to feed their dying grandfather. (apparently he eats ION drum sets) Along the way they must fight cruel and relentless villians (like the DFTR drumroll) on the way to a heartwarming triumph. The feel-good event of the summer.

[Manbearpig]

You're right. A tragic, yet lovable fruit and his plucky sidekick go up against all odds in a last-ditch effort to feed their dying grandfather. (apparently he eats ION drum sets) The feel-good event of the summer.

I was thinking more on the lines of "Remember the Titans." You know, a good underdog story, but I think I like yours better. It will appeal to the kids better.

[AeroZeppelinSevenfold]

You're right. A tragic, yet lovable fruit and his plucky sidekick go up against all odds in a last-ditch effort to feed their dying grandfather. (apparently he eats ION drum sets) Along the way they must fight cruel and relentless villians (like the DFTR drumroll) on the way to a heartwarming triumph. The feel-good event of the summer.
I would buy that movie. make it happen Apples! I want to have to go buy it someday for my kids when a commercial comes on that says,

"Buy Apples' and pmpboarder's quest for the ultimate Disney Rock Band soon, because they are going in the disney vault forever, or at least for five minutes until we get your money and then we will take it out of the vault." :D

of course Disney would make you play thier Ultimate Band game or something like that for the movie. :(

[Manbearpig]

of course Disney would make you play thier Ultimate Band game or something like that for the movie. :(

"Play classic Disney hits including: Circle of Life, A Whole New World, Under the Sea, and more!"

[Jixzer]

Awesome story. IMO the best part was giving props to the family. Not many would do that. Grats on the win.

[0tj]

The guy who ran the event took photos, he's going to email me copies later this week.

Ooh, a man with a giant apple for a head singing and playing guitar..............

Anyway, that was a great story, 2 vs 4. Two wins!

[Apples]

Here's some pics that were recently posted from our epic triumph.


Our team holding gift cards for winning:

http://72.198.210.201:81/RB/picture1.jpg


Me singing while the host holds the mic:

http://72.198.210.201:81/RB/picture2.jpg

[Samuel346]

Here's some pics that were recently posted from our epic triumph.

http://72.198.210.201:81/RB/picture1.jpg

http://72.198.210.201:81/RB/picture2.jpg

Unmodified pics or it didn't happen.

[pmpboarder]

Here's some pics that were recently posted from our epic triumph.


Our team holding gift cards for winning:

http://72.198.210.201:81/RB/picture1.jpg


Me singing while the host holds the mic:

http://72.198.210.201:81/RB/picture2.jpg

L O L. You actually put an orange on my face. :D:D:D

EDIT: Can you put pics in your blog post? hmxspraynwipe can (http://www.rockband.com/rockers_blog_entry/hmxspraynwipe/379911). I figure it's just for mods and/or devs, as I can't seem to find a way to do it. Anyway, you should add those pictures to make that blog post even more epic. As if that's even possible.

[hewhoislikegod]

Absolutely awesome story. I don't think I blinked the whole time.

[BigDamnHero]

A friend of a friend has been regularily doing Rock Band Jam nights at bars here in Toronto. I haven't managed to get to one yet but I want to.

[Reedus]

MAN, WOMAN, AND CHILD!

that part made me happy.

the whole thing made me happy.

and the pix made me happy.

read: happy = giggly.

[packerfan8675309]

epic story, one of the best i have read in a while. its so good that they might even make a disney film adapation about it

[Renrock]

Damn pmp , why wasn't i invited !?!?

Lol , oh , this was Necro'd from July. lol

[Reedus]

holy freaking cow, I seriously cannot stop laughing at those pix! I love how one eye is bigger then the other on pmp. he looks so...confused/shocked/unsure of his current location/huffed up on sunny delight?