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Florian

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From: Adelaide/Australia

So excited performing here in a few ...

only a few months to go, getting excited now...practicing vigorously ...i wonder if il get nervous...

its pretty much any growing up musicians in my city's dream to one day perform here (well mine was anyway),
in Adelaide imo dosent get any bigger and better

and in 2013 i will possibly have something even bigger lined up in another city (in negotiations now) also very excited about that

and btw in the last photo i am in the crowd, first row, furthest from the left with the girl kissing me

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Estevan

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

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and btw in this photo i am in the theater, first row, furthest from the left with the girl kissing me

Is that what you mean by "performing in the theatre", or will you be on stage?

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Report Abuse | Date Apr. 24 2012 16:25:54

Florian

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Estevan)

hahaha ...no thats what i mean, i just go there and dry hump and make out with girls

...i like being watched ...i don't just like disappointing one person anymore, a man's got to have a dream.... i wanna disappoint 3000 in one go

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Report Abuse | Date Apr. 24 2012 16:28:54

Florian

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

btw you tight MOFS !! it wont kill you to congratulate me

jk. ...but I am certainly proud of it ..ive known for a year but its finally starting to sink in that it used to be a phantasy of mine every time i saw a show there or drove past...always daydreaming ...hmm one day

being part of this forum over the years I think has certainly helped me a lot in getting this type opportunity, i honestly don't think i would have ever gotten to play there if i wasent...forces anyone to try and be better and try harder than what they were when they came .......but u already know...u got to take advantage of it by getting involved, uploading and getting advice from the amazing experience available to you

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Report Abuse | Date Apr. 24 2012 16:58:56

Pgh_flamenco

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

Congrats, Florian! Looks like a world-class venue. Can't wait to see pics, video and reviews of the show.

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Report Abuse | Date Apr. 24 2012 18:09:43

ralexander

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

Looks like quite a place, Flo - a big congrats and an even bigger OLE!

Report Abuse | Date Apr. 24 2012 18:47:04

Escribano

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

You'll be fine, just don't look up

Way to go.

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Report Abuse | Date Apr. 24 2012 18:47:35

Ron.M

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

Wow!
That's really something Flo!!!

You'll be great. Trust me.

Remember, you're not playing for 3000 people....

You're only playing for one person there.

They are not aware of the other 2999....

Think of any concert you've ever seen...were you caught up in the artist performing?....or were you thinking about the person 3 rows in front of you and 6 seats to the right?

Big Congrats man, you deserve this....

cheers,

Ron

Report Abuse | Date Apr. 24 2012 19:03:54

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

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ORIGINAL: Florian

hahaha ...no thats what i mean, i just go there and dry hump and make out with girls ...i like being watched ...i don't just like disappointing one person anymore, a man's got to have a dream.... i wanna disappoint 3000 in one go

ROFL.. u r so crazy Flo!!!! C:

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Pimientito

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

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btw you tight MOFS !! it wont kill you to congratulate me

Well give us a chance man...some of us have been asleep on the other side of the planet

That is an amazing looking gig. The good news is that until the house lights go up at the end you wont really be aware of the second and third floors of seating. I've never played in a theatre that big before so I would be sweating buckets an hour before the show. What a great opportunity and many congratulations on all your hard work. Lets hope you dont have to follow Nuñez or Vicente or someone like that because those situations really are the most nervewracking!!

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Report Abuse | Date Apr. 24 2012 21:16:43

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Ron.M)

Uh no, you'll be playing for 3k people!! And that is awesome. Don't drink too much :-) Congrats Florian!!!

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ORIGINAL: Ron.M

Wow!
That's really something Flo!!!

You'll be great. Trust me.

Remember, you're not playing for 3000 people....

You're only playing for one person there.

They are not aware of the other 2999....

Think of any concert you've ever seen...were you caught up in the artist performing?....or were you thinking about the person 3 rows in front of you and 6 seats to the right?

Big Congrats man, you deserve this....

cheers,

Ron

Report Abuse | Date Apr. 24 2012 21:44:09

Elie

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

congratulation mate !!

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Report Abuse | Date Apr. 24 2012 21:46:49

Florian

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Ron.M)

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Well give us a chance man...some of us have been asleep on the other side of the planet

i had some wine last night,...its funny how you lose track of time and forget that you made the post only 1 minute ago ....i was thinking this people are so selfish

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i had some wine last night

also explains the overly emotional speech like i am getting an Oscar lol

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Remember, you're not playing for 3000 people....

You're only playing for one person there.

They are not aware of the other 2999....

wow Ron that's a bit of genius advice, really clever

Thank you all very much !!

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Lets hope you dont have to follow Nuñez or Vicente or someone like that because those situations really are the most nervewracking!!

no but just as aware of the pressure, i play before Jason M.

he eats through his guitars lol hes a monster, not just a great player but plays with such volume and dynamics that u need to go extra too otherwise you look really week, and i don't wanna look week in...

theres a LOT of other guitarists id be less intimidated by...even skilled from Spain but that don't play with this kind of volumes...if i gotten to share the night with the flamenco guitarist they had 2 years before Oscar Guzman i would have been way less nervous..he played so soft

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Report Abuse | Date Apr. 25 2012 1:11:18

Estevan

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

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btw you tight MOFS !! it wont kill you to congratulate me

But Flo, that was my way of congratulating you ... Aussie style

Really, good onya mate. You'll be fine, you're a great player and you got good tips from Simon, Pim and Ron; when you're on stage blinded by the lights you won't know how big the place is anyway. But there will be that many more groupies.

Just make sure to work on your warm-up licks for the green room interview.

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he eats through his guitars lol hes a monster, not just a great player but plays with such volume and dynamics that u need to go extra too otherwise you look really week, just doing what you do well is not enough...theres a LOT of other guitarists id be less intimidated by...even skilled from Spain but that don't play with this kind of volumes

He plays what he plays his way, and you play what you play your way; that's why you're both on the programme.

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Report Abuse | Date Apr. 25 2012 1:34:12

aarongreen

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

Amazing looking venue. From the outside it makes me think of some kind of Star Wars transport ship. Or maybe I'm just a Star Wars geek. Could be both. I hope the acoustics are as good as it looks.

BTW making out in the theatre when you don't have a private balcony is just showing off. Making out when you do have a private balcony is really showing off. Aim high.

Report Abuse | Date Apr. 25 2012 1:57:54

Ricardo

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

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no but just as aware of the pressure, i play before Jason M.

Oh darn. I was gonna say congrats no worries....but considering I just played with McGuire last september, uh yeah you should be nervous.

But look at the bright side....at least YOU go first!!!

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Report Abuse | Date Apr. 25 2012 2:43:37

AlVal

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

Were all looking forward to this show
got our 4th row from the front tickets a few months back....
again congrats....
to be honest it's the only show im going to for this years festival...
great stuff flo...you really deserve this and more..

adelaide has some pretty strict dress codes for these types of events...

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marduk

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

I am so excited about this show Flo! you know I will be there on the edge of my seat. congrats

show that other dude how its done :P

Report Abuse | Date Apr. 25 2012 6:35:45

Florian

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to marduk)

thank you guys so much

everyone... warms my heart, and very nice advice

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Oh darn. I was gonna say congrats no worries..

i know...but i am gonna take some drugs and pretend hes not there

I am just kidding, i am more excited about playing with him than scared of it, hes been a guy that has inspired me for years ...and we get to do something together at the end...

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but considering I just played with McGuire last september, uh yeah you should be nervous.

the fact that you saying it scares me even more

lets hope he dosent accidentally brake his nails before the show or accidentally pushes himself down the stairs at sound check

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Pimientito

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Ricardo)

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I just played with McGuire last september, uh yeah you should be nervous.

...and this is coming from a guy who had to follow Nuñez on stage!!
Ok, well its good you are going on first. I had to follow Juan Habichuela (Nieto)with a solo last year and that was pretty terrifying so I'm sure you will be great!

Theaters are easier than outdoor gigs because you are dazzled by the stage light. I did a couple of world music festivals some years ago and those big stages with seas of people in front of you really get your heart going. Whats the gig? Are you playing a solo or accompanying? Definitely having others on stage makes the whole thing 10 times easier.

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Report Abuse | Date Apr. 25 2012 13:37:31

Florian

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Pimientito)

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Are you playing a solo or accompanying? Definitely having others on stage makes the whole thing 10 times easier.

both...

Jason is an amazing guitarist, its an absolute honor...hes got his own story to tell so do I.
I have put together a great show, a great company of dancers and singers too, great flamenco....same with Jason...

might even have another singer from Spain join me but i don't wanna say until i know for sure

if i chose to think about it like Jason vs Flo it can be worrying, i mean lets face it lol its freaking Jason .... but if i chose to think about the flamenco night we gonna create together in this theater its exciting

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..and this is coming from a guy who had to follow Nuñez on stage!!

I don't need to hear that

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

OLE and Congrats Flo, as long as you dont stick you nose up

very happy for you, you should show us pictures and videos from the show,

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Report Abuse | Date Apr. 25 2012 14:46:26

Florian

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OLE and Congrats Flo, as long as you dont stick you nose up

who moah ?... never

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to AlVal)

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ORIGINAL: AlVal
adelaide has some pretty strict dress codes for these types of events...

and they seem to have no sign of boobies whatsoever. What a misery.

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

Wowwww incredible Florian....You better start taking special classes on how to relax.....I know you can do it though since youv'e played other big events......maybe not this big.....But just think of all the chicks that will be digging you................that should be some serious motivation......there will probably be some very fine ones that will want to go backstage to meet you after the show

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Ron.M

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to LorenzoBonc)

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there will probably be some very fine ones that will want to go backstage to meet you after the show

Yeah, and drop 'em so you can sign their botties....

cheers,

Ron

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

damn, dude. congratulations!

don't sweat it. just go kick some ass! the only thing different about this show from all the other ones is that you're just kicking more asses per note and in a really super fancy theater. no big deal.

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RE: So excited performing here in a ... (in reply to Florian)

Flo, I think you are going to totally bomb and do bad.

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That was a joke by the way. I think you know that but some who don't know me will think I'm being an a-hole so just wanted to clariffy that lol

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