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[HNB]

I am hoping to go tomorrow for the opening day, but if I can't make that I plan on going to the exhibit Wednesday. Photography is allowed so I will try to take as many photos as I can. I am hoping to attend Saturday's events. The panel with his guitar tech would be fun to see and I really want to make a screen shirt for fun.

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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM // Gallery Preview // EMP

Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses Gallery and Rec Room Activities Open to Members Only. JOIN NOW to be among the first to tour the exhibit and participate in all of the following activities!

9:00am – 4:00pm
DIY Style Station
Become a style icon of punk!
• Silkscreen your own t-shirt, emblazoned with the exhibition logo
• Make buttons and pins for you and your friends (perfect to decorate that jean jacket)

Nirvana Scavenger Hunt
Start here! Pick up a questionnaire and find all the answers to be entered to win an awesome prize.

Where Were You When…?
Check out some awesome vintage technology including a Mac from the early ‘80s, an old Polaroid camera, plus news clips, commercials, TV shows, and MTV footage from the era.

11:00am – 1:00pm
Open to the public beginning at 12:00 Noon
Grunge Guitar Licks 101
Free guitar lessons, from novices to pros! (All skill levels welcome.)

12:00 Noon and 2:00pm in Sky Church
Sing Along Dance Along
Learn a dance to classic head banging grunge songs.


12:00 PM (DOORS AT 11:30 AM) // PANEL // JBL THEATER

Nirvana: from Nowhere to Nevermind

Explore the road stories and behind-the-scenes tales during Nirvana's world tours from 1989-1994, as seen through the eyes of the people that kept it rolling. Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses curator Jacob McMurray moderates this panel with the band's sound engineer Craig Montgomery, drum tech Barrett Jones and Kurt's guitar tech Earnie Bailey.


2:30 PM (DOORS AT 2:00 PM) // PANEL // JBL THEATER

The Metropolis: Birthplace of Grunge?

Seattle in the 1980s wasn't exceedingly friendly towards punk rock and youth - in 1984, an all ages venue called the Metropolis opened in downtown Seattle, and became a regular destination for teens that were interested in alternative music and culture. The Metropolis was the creative epicenter for many of the musicians and scenesters that would go on to be major players in the Grunge era. Senior Curator Jacob McMurray will lead a panel discussion on the Metropolis and the salad days of Seattle punk rock with former club owner Hugo "Poki" Piottin, Jason Finn (Love Battery, The Presidents of the USA), famed grunge photographer Charles Peterson, Alice in Chains manager Susan Silver, Tom Price (Gas Huffer, U-Men) and Kurt Bloch (Fastbacks, Young Fresh Fellows, Thee Sgt Mjr III), Gordon Doucett (Metropolis partner, Red Masque), Tony Medeiros (Metropolis Doorman) and Chad Blake (aka Slam Hate.).

Panelists are subject to change.

Date
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Time
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

[HNB]

I had a blast at the exhibit today. Here is a link to all the pics I took, but here are some of my favorites:


DSC09570 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

This shirt I got to make at the members only part this morning with a screen printer. The autographed pickguard I have had for about ten years. I met Earnie Bailey at a panel today and he signed the bridge cover so now it is a better set. (Him and I below.)


DSC09565 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr


DSC09546 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

One of Kurt's In Utero Mustangs. Earnie told me they cut off the switches because Kurt kept hitting his hand on them. Unless it was changed, both pickups where in use. (I have read people saying he only used the bridge pickup.)


DSC09541 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

This is that Mustang clone that was originally brown and had the vinyl record pickguard... well what is left of it. LOL


DSC09517 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

The infamous Vandalism Stratocaster.


DSC09513 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

They moved the blue "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Mustang from it's normal place to next to Kurt's shirt.


IMAG0248 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

Nirvana's Sub Pop record contract.


DSC09470 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

Nirvana's demo tape.

[HNB]

DSC09389 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

Kurt's Gospel guitar. (Righty flipped Lefty.)


DSC09381 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

Krist's Gibson bass that he knocked himself in the face with at the MTV Music Awards performance.


IMAG0165 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

One of Dave's Tama drum set.

[HNB]

Here is a link to the audio I recorded at the Nirvana "From Nowhere to Nevermind" panel today at the EMP. Enjoy! (Sorry for no video... the file size was too big for me to host.)

[Al(ex)]

Great photos! Thanks for sharing with us HNB!

[HNB]

Great photos! Thanks for sharing with us HNB!

No problem. I know there are Nirvana fans that live too far away to be able to get to this exhibit, so I thought pictures are better than nothing. I know a lot of the older forum members don't like some of the more obsessive Nirvana fans, but they should have seen the opening. There were so many kids and young teens picking up a guitar in the guitar room and taking an interest in music. Like Nirvana or not, if it sparks a passion for music in people it can't be all bad.

[Marlonmm]

No problem. I know there are Nirvana fans that live too far away to be able to get to this exhibit, so I thought pictures are better than nothing. I know a lot of the older forum members don't like some of the more obsessive Nirvana fans, but they should have seen the opening. There were so many kids and young teens picking up a guitar in the guitar room and taking an interest in music. Like Nirvana or not, if it sparks a passion for music in people it can't be all bad.

Agree. I picked up guitar because of Nirvana. But somehow most of us have to moved on to other stuffs besides Nirvana.

Nice photos! Seeing these gave me flashbacks of my teenage days. Slacking around...cranking up the radio with Nirvana, Radiohead, Pearl Jam, Live, CandleBox, RATM...

Thanks for sharing.

[HNB]

Agree. I picked up guitar because of Nirvana. But somehow most of us have to moved on to other stuffs besides Nirvana.

Nice photos! Seeing these gave me flashbacks of my teenage days. Slacking around...cranking up the radio with Nirvana, Radiohead, Pearl Jam, Live, CandleBox, RATM...

Thanks for sharing.

Me too! I had major flashback of watching MTV awards and Headbanger's Ball. It is strange to see something you have seen on TV or in pictures in real life right in front of you. Sort of like seeing a famous painting in person after seeing pictures of it. It is a different experience.

[Marlonmm]

Me too! I had major flashback of watching MTV awards and Headbanger's Ball. It is strange to see something you have seen on TV or in pictures in real life right in front of you. Sort of like seeing a famous painting in person after seeing pictures of it. It is a different experience.

I envy you. This experience would bring tears of joy. haha!

[johnnykazz]

Here is a link to the audio I recorded at the Nirvana "From Nowhere to Nevermind" panel today at the EMP. Enjoy! (Sorry for no video... the file size was too big for me to host.)

You're the best HNB! AWESOME meeting Earnie! Thanks for the pictures and audio, as I live on the east coast and won't experience this for quite some time yet.

[HNB]

You're the best HNB! AWESOME meeting Earnie! Thanks for the pictures and audio, as I live on the east coast and won't experience this for quite some time yet.

Totally happy to do it. I knew there would probably be a few people here that would want to see pics. The panel was really good. I wish I could have the video posted too, but the file size is just too big. Earnie was cool. He confirmed my pickguards autograph and was nice enough to sign my trem plate that went with it. His main concern was I was going to sell it or something. NEVER. Considering he wasn't there for autographs and stuff and was kind enough to give one and pose for a picture, I was beyond thrilled and appreciative.

[HNB]

I envy you. This experience would bring tears of joy. haha!

It is so great for people to get to see these in person. There is something surreal about seeing something in person like that. For a Nirvana fan, I don't see how it could get better other than getting to touch them or check out their wiring.

[Florgoth]

Thank you so much...

[HNB]

Thank you so much...

No problem. I need to hit there again. One of the only reasons I paid to be a member there is to go there for free as much as I want.

[Auto-Immune]

Way cool. Did they have any of his univox hi flyer's?

[HNB]

Way cool. Did they have any of his univox hi flyer's?

This might be one, but I forget.

DSC09473 by Hentai No Baka, on Flickr

[Auto-Immune]

Awesome thats the one from '88. Thanks for sharing the pictures!

[HNB]

Awesome thats the one from '88. Thanks for sharing the pictures!

No problem. I wish lighting was better. No flash allowed and dim lights make taking pics hard.

[BanditGuitarist1]

Thanks for sharing these pictures looks freaking amazing!!!