Why doesn't Burton Cummings step up to the plate? Afterall it's his name on the sign.
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27 Re: more money for the burt Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:29 am
grumpy old man
administrator
I've read similar comments. Someone also said that Cindy Klassen should pony up for the renovations to Sergeant Park. Frankly I don't get the logic. I wonder why anybody would do anything for this community with such ungrateful attitudes that seem to prevail in this city.
Sigh...
Sigh...
28 Re: more money for the burt Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:11 am
Guest
Guest
Burton's got lotsa' moolah....Klassen doesn't.
I said it in half-jest....but it is strange that he is completely silent on the subject. Shouldn't we be using him to fund raise...or change the name? Weird.
I said it in half-jest....but it is strange that he is completely silent on the subject. Shouldn't we be using him to fund raise...or change the name? Weird.
29 Re: more money for the burt Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:14 am
AGEsAces
moderator
if you read the article...he didn't want to do the 1st two shows he did...let alone any more.
and the two shows he did were estimated to raise $200k EACH...yet between the two they only raised $120k
He probably feels it's a lost cause at this point...and would probably rather have it demolished.
and the two shows he did were estimated to raise $200k EACH...yet between the two they only raised $120k
He probably feels it's a lost cause at this point...and would probably rather have it demolished.
30 Re: more money for the burt Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:16 am
Guest
Guest
Heh heh....well he's not thick....he can see this is a hole in which to throw money.
31 Re: more money for the burt Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:31 am
FlyingRat
moderator
JTF wrote:Why doesn't Burton Cummings step up to the plate? Afterall it's his name on the sign.
Time for another benefit concert?
32 Re: more money for the burt Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:33 am
FlyingRat
moderator
grumpy old man wrote:I've read similar comments. Someone also said that Cindy Klassen should pony up for the renovations to Sergeant Park. Frankly I don't get the logic. I wonder why anybody would do anything for this community with such ungrateful attitudes that seem to prevail in this city.
Sigh...
Stop listening to bad logic! That is the wrongest thing I have ever heard!
33 Re: more money for the burt Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:42 am
grumpy old man
administrator
It should be noted that no matter what revenue those shows raised, $120k or $200k... That is still very generous. He could have starred in shows for himself and pocketed the moolah...
34 Re: more money for the burt Thu Aug 27, 2009 10:51 am
AGEsAces
moderator
I think you missed the point GOM.
It was anticipated at $200k PER show...and raised only $120k TOTAL for the two shows.
If I was a performer of his caliber...I'd say "hey...sorry...but it's not worth it."
It was anticipated at $200k PER show...and raised only $120k TOTAL for the two shows.
If I was a performer of his caliber...I'd say "hey...sorry...but it's not worth it."
35 Re: more money for the burt Thu Aug 27, 2009 1:46 pm
Guest
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JTF wrote:Heh heh....well he's not thick....he can see this is a hole in which to throw money.
Of which his name is attached, not his money .
36 Re: more money for the burt Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:10 pm
Deank
contributor eminence
AGEsAces wrote:I think you missed the point GOM.
It was anticipated at $200k PER show...and raised only $120k TOTAL for the two shows.
If I was a performer of his caliber...I'd say "hey...sorry...but it's not worth it."
which is what he was very worried about before he allowed his name on it.
37 Re: more money for the burt Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:20 pm
Mr_Point
newbie
i thought burt was broke?
anyhow why is everyone talking about demolishing the walker? wheres ur guys brains? all buildings need maintainace its been 20yrs since the big reno so this is a normal maintanince period... all buildings have time periods were they need general maintinance or they fall apart even new ones do...
anyhow why is everyone talking about demolishing the walker? wheres ur guys brains? all buildings need maintainace its been 20yrs since the big reno so this is a normal maintanince period... all buildings have time periods were they need general maintinance or they fall apart even new ones do...
38 Re: more money for the burt Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:34 pm
grumpy old man
administrator
Well not everyone...
39 Re: more money for the burt Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:46 pm
Goth_chic
uber-contributor
It'll always be the Walker to me...I refuse to call it by any other name.
40 Re: more money for the burt Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:08 pm
grumpy old man
administrator
You're WAY TOO YOUNG to be so obstinate...Goth_chic wrote:It'll always be the Walker to me...I refuse to call it by any other name.
41 Re: more money for the burt Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:55 pm
Riverman
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I go to that venue A LOT for small, sometimes obscure touring acts. Big acts too. It is a fantastic venue to see shows in - The Hives and Disturbed are two recent ones that come to mind. Both great shows not just because of the bands but because the bands were there.
The seats are great in the Burt - far more room than the new arena and the sound is great given the age of the building. Plus the Yellow Dog is across the street!
The seats are great in the Burt - far more room than the new arena and the sound is great given the age of the building. Plus the Yellow Dog is across the street!
42 Re: more money for the burt Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:00 pm
Goth_chic
uber-contributor
I am going to the Walker in November to see Dropkick Murphys!
43 Re: more money for the burt Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:02 pm
grumpy old man
administrator
Fixed it for ya.Goth_chic wrote:I am going to theWalkerBurton Cummings Theater in November to see Dropkick Murphys!
44 Re: more money for the burt Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:00 pm
holly golightly
major-contributor
And in between it being the Walker and the Walker, it was the Odeon. Saw some good movies at that location. To me it is the Burt but that is only because that is the one time I actually enjoyed a Burton Cummings live concert (he played mainly by himself on stage with his piano).grumpy old man wrote:You're WAY TOO YOUNG to be so obstinate...Goth_chic wrote:It'll always be the Walker to me...I refuse to call it by any other name.
45 Re: more money for the burt Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:13 pm
Goth_chic
uber-contributor
Burton is a tit, but then again tits are useful so.... I cannot stand him, he is an arrogant fool. Why the Walker was ever changed to the Burt is beyond me.
I cannot stand him, he is an arrogant fool. Why the Walker was ever changed to the Burt is beyond me.46 Re: more money for the burt Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:19 pm
FlyingRat
moderator
You don't understand the concept of naming venues for monetary considerations?
47 Re: more money for the burt Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:33 pm
Goth_chic
uber-contributor
FlyingRat wrote:You don't understand the concept of naming venues for monetary considerations?
I was under the impression they named it after him because he was whining about how Winnipeg didn't recognize him and his contributions?? He initially wanted a holiday named after him. I use to see him at 7-11 and Safeway all the time, he is a jerk. I was laughing my ass off when I was behind him in line at Safeway and the young cashier had no idea who he was...he threw a hissy fit, in true Burton fashion!
48 Re: more money for the burt Sat Aug 29, 2009 7:28 am
Guest
Guest
Yes he was good at that and the whining was the reason notice Bachman did not whine with him . A much better ambassoder of this city.
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