RTP-area local music and culture

[John Iwaniszek <not AT hotmail.com>]

 wrote:

> I was shooting for over-the-top, to be provocative and hopefully rile
> somebody into posting a real response (this postit board can be a
> little dry), so please, nobody get yer panties in a wad over it.   I'm
> not retracting my rant, but I've got to admit I was being dramatic with
> it for effect.   If I traunced upon the delicate sensibilities of any
> alt.chappy posters I appologize.   Goddamnit!  I'm too good!!
>    But seriously - what's the deal with the dancing or not dancing at
> shows thing?   I've heard this complaint over and over again.    To
> people on the periphery of the music scene it seems to typify what they
> don't like about going to local shows.    It's kind of a strange thing
> to fixate on, don't ya think?   Am I crazy or has anyone else heard
> this criticism?   Just curious.
> 
> 

I like to dance.  But I also like to stand stock still and contemplate the 
moment.  For example:  The Pink Slips show at Ringside last year was a 
perfect opportunity for me to enter a trance state using the lead guitar as a 
focal point.  I don't remember my mantra.