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Just so you know ...
Published: 11/8/2007 11:41 AM
Last Modified: 11/8/2007 11:41 AM

So, I've read all over this site about certain readers being amped about the upcoming Tool show. It's a show I would have loved to preview for our readers, but I couldn't.

Why? Because I've been trying for more than a month to get an interview, press materials, etc. I was told numerous times, "Yes, we'll schedule an interview." What the Tulsa World finally got for a reply from the band's press people (yesterday) was "please feel free to move foward to another story. thanks."

So, it's that simple.

Sometimes, when there isn't a story in the paper about your favorite band performing in Tulsa, it isn't because we don't care to cover it. Quite the contrary. Sometimes, bands won't give pre-concert interviews. Or the publicists (or bands) stall and miss our deadline. Or the artist cancels the interview or reschedules. Other times, yes, we don't have space or time to write about everything, and must prioritize our coverage, thereby leaving some local, regional and national acts out of our publication.

And, we often have a policy that we don't review shows that we don't preview, simply because there are too many great shows coming through this area that we want to tell you about -- before they happen.

And now you know.

But, rest assured, we'll likely have great interviews coming up with Chris Cornell. And Debbie Harry. And AM and Bob Schneider. And probably Peter Bjorn and John. And tobyMac. And Shiny Toy Guns. Plus all the killer local and regional music acts we cover, as well.

Cheers.

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MissT (5 years ago)

I wonder if you will be able to get an interview with *Blue October* who will be in town for a concert at The Cains 11/16/07?

Jennifer Chancellor (5 years ago)

We've been trying, but I know we did interview Shiny Toy Guns, which will perform with Blue October at that show. Shiny Toy Guns had a stronger Oklahoma tie, with two members from Shawnee, Okla. So, knowing which acts we can "localize" often helps us decide whom to interview, as well.

Thanks for your question.

Matt Elliott (5 years ago)

Oh well. Tool is sort of uninspiring these days anyway, certainly not worth 50 bucks a ticket. I've seen'em twice for half the price, and when they were better.

Rick Thompson (5 years ago)

Jenny, I've heard tool is a terrible band to interview. Numerous times they have been known to make up crap, and make the press look stupid. I'm not surprised they mislead you, that sucks, but did you at least get the hook up on great seats at the show?

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