Let's hear from all you OFF KILTER fans !!!!

[quiltymom]

I've really got to try and see these guys this trip. I heard them from a distance last time and was real bummed I didn't have the time to stop by and listen. I told DH about them, and he laughed, then said that they sounded cool. He's Scots/Irish by heritage, me Swedish - but I'm the one who loves bagpipes! Go figure on that one. :rotfl:

[madcoco]

any sign of Head Honcho lately?Head Honcho?? j/k There is only one Head Honcho. Run into him all the time in the Rose and Crown. Great to see many appreciate their LIVE music. They are some very talented musicians.

[newholidayx2]

Barb - I can only imagine what you'd be wearing - if you weren't so painfully shy! :lmao: That alone might be worth the price of a plane ticket! ;)

lol see you there!

[Hedy]

How have your orders from Off Kilter's website been in coming? I ordered mine over a week ago and have neither received the CD nor had my credit card charged.

[Ron from Michigan]

Happy Early 50th newholidayx2. can't wait to hear all about your special day.Maybe you can post some pictures here when you get back so we can all see how your b'day went. We will have to wait till December to see them.

[NancyIL]

Maybe you can post some pictures here when you get back so we can all see how your b'day went. We will have to wait till December to see them.

I think pictures are what she's afraid of! :lmao:

How have your orders from Off Kilter's website been in coming? I ordered mine over a week ago and have neither received the CD nor had my credit card charged.

I ordered only 1 CD from their web site, and I got it within a week. Did you get a confirmation message when you placed your order? If you did and your credit card still hasn't been charged, I would e-mail them.

[Hedy]

I think pictures are what she's afraid of! :lmao:



I ordered only 1 CD from their web site, and I got it within a week. Did you get a confirmation message when you placed your order? If you did and your credit card still hasn't been charged, I would e-mail them.

Thanks! I e-mailed them-It shipped Saturday, and I should see the charge within the week.

[CarolA]

Quck update!

I got to see a couple of shows Sunday and Tuesday!

All five guys were there and they did two NEW songs!!!!

Nancy was there and she was staying for a week so hopefully she will have more to report later!

[TnTsParty]

Thanks for the update Carol. That is so great that all 5 guys were there and they did NEW songs - how cool!!! I can't wait till I'm there in 2 weeks. I am hoping to hear those new songs!! YEAH!!!

[CarolA]

Thanks for the update Carol. That is so great that all 5 guys were there and they did NEW songs - how cool!!! I can't wait till I'm there in 2 weeks. I am hoping to hear those new songs!! YEAH!!!


One of them is a "Sing along song" :rotfl:

They did good shows and it was not as strange as my last visit where Jamie didn't speak LOL!

[Ron from Michigan]

I can't wait till december to see the guys play. Hope they will be playing there new songs than.

[TnTsParty]

One of them is a "Sing along song" :rotfl:

They did good shows and it was not as strange as my last visit where Jamie didn't speak LOL!

I guess I should have asked - who sings these new song? The sing along song sounds like it would be sung by Jamie. Hopefully Mark sings the other??

[newholidayx2]

three wks from right now and I'll be on my way!
two weeks of Off Kilter! what a great way to celebrate a birthday
:yay: :yay: :yay:
Nancy will be joining me then too - and Liz and Barb and Im sure Head Honcho

Think they're getting ready for a new CD? Id love one w/ Reel n Roll

[CarolA]

I guess I should have asked - who sings these new song? The sing along song sounds like it would be sung by Jamie. Hopefully Mark sings the other??

Jamie sang both of them. One appears to be in French! (Wonder if he has a clue what he is saying?:lmao: )

[TnTsParty]

Thanks. That's no good for me but hopefully a sign that a new CD is in the works that will hopefully have Mark singing alot!!

[Lesia]

I also saw them Sunday, Carol, I wonder if we were at the same show. 3:30? I loved the Run Run Away, sing along song. Jamie was playful this time. they did so many songs that I normally don't get to see.

they also did It;s a small world, then Mark, Randy, and Jaime danced in a circle like the dolls.

I asked Mark about a new CD, he said to keep checking the website.

[nts4wdw]

New Songs? Excellent! Soooooo hoping to spend my birthday with them in December!:cool1:

[madge]

Quck update!

I got to see a couple of shows Sunday and Tuesday!

All five guys were there and they did two NEW songs!!!!

Nancy was there and she was staying for a week so hopefully she will have more to report later!

We saw Off Kilter on Tuesday, too! (and Monday, and Wednesday ;) )

Which show(s) did you see?

[CarolA]

I also saw them Sunday, Carol, I wonder if we were at the same show. 3:30? I loved the Run Run Away, sing along song. Jamie was playful this time. they did so many songs that I normally don't get to see.

they also did It;s a small world, then Mark, Randy, and Jaime danced in a circle like the dolls.

I asked Mark about a new CD, he said to keep checking the website.


Nope, I was at the last show. Sorry!

Tuesday I saw the 2:30 and 3:30 shows before I headed out to the airport.

HOPEFULLY, I will be there the last week in Oct M-W but I would say it's a 50/50 shot. My current client has to do a sign off either that week or next and if it's that week then.... I will have to cancel!:mad:

[NancyIL]

I also saw them Sunday, Carol, I wonder if we were at the same show. 3:30? I loved the Run Run Away, sing along song. Jamie was playful this time. they did so many songs that I normally don't get to see.

they also did It;s a small world, then Mark, Randy, and Jaime danced in a circle like the dolls.

I asked Mark about a new CD, he said to keep checking the website.


I was at the 2:30, 5:30, and 6:30 shows last Sunday - so missed the 3:30 "circle dance"!

Carol - it was great to see you on Tuesday - and a nice surprise, too! Madge - I wondered if you would be there...but didn't know who to look for. Dan Murphy is at WDW this week, and he was at the 2:30 show today. Sadly - I had to leave after 2 sets today - but since I'd been there since LAST Sunday - I couldn't complain too much! :)

About the new songs - there are THREE of them! Yes - Jamie sings the song in French ("Brother John"?), Mark and Jamie both sing the "Tell Me, Ma"/"What Do You Do With a Drunken Sailor" medley (Mark sings the first part and Jamie sings the second), and the 3rd song is "The Queen of Argyle." (I think Jamie sings it - but don't quite recall, as it wasn't a favorite.) There was a substitute drummer last Thursday - Roy from Scotland, and a substitute lead guitar player today - Billy Barnes (?) from Canada.

[Ron from Michigan]

Those new songs sound like they will be great to hear. Decemebr can't get here fast enough.

[newholidayx2]

Nancy - we'll have to ask for the "circle dance" along with the other requests we have for the boys

Im leaving it up to you to ask for the Happy Birthday song!
I'll ask for a Christmas song before the first MVMCP on the 12th
and of course Liz & I want to hear "Whiskey in the Jar"

:banana: :banana: :banana:

[Lesia]

Jaime did sing the Quenn song. I couldn't remember the name of it.

[NancyIL]

Nancy - we'll have to ask for the "circle dance" along with the other requests we have for the boys

Im leaving it up to you to ask for the Happy Birthday song!
I'll ask for a Christmas song before the first MVMCP on the 12th
and of course Liz & I want to hear "Whiskey in the Jar"

:banana: :banana: :banana:

They sing a birthday song? I've never heard them do that!

[newholidayx2]

oh ya Ive heard them do it
it goes

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear nutso
Happy Birthday to you

lol

[madge]

I was at the 2:30, 5:30, and 6:30 shows last Sunday - so missed the 3:30 "circle dance"!

Carol - it was great to see you on Tuesday - and a nice surprise, too! Madge - I wondered if you would be there...but didn't know who to look for. Dan Murphy is at WDW this week, and he was at the 2:30 show today. Sadly - I had to leave after 2 sets today - but since I'd been there since LAST Sunday - I couldn't complain too much! :)

About the new songs - there are THREE of them! Yes - Jamie sings the song in French ("Brother John"?), Mark and Jamie both sing the "Tell Me, Ma"/"What Do You Do With a Drunken Sailor" medley (Mark sings the first part and Jamie sings the second), and the 3rd song is "The Queen of Argyle." (I think Jamie sings it - but don't quite recall, as it wasn't a favorite.) There was a substitute drummer last Thursday - Roy from Scotland, and a substitute lead guitar player today - Billy Barnes (?) from Canada.

There was an instrumental they played one day we were there, Tuesday at 5:30? It may not have been new, but it was new to us... and it isn't on any of the CDs. We liked it a lot!

We were at the 5:30pm show on Tuesday - sitting on a bench in the front row, next to a lovely young couple dressed in all black. I have a young DD with blonde curly hair.

So close, yet so far... we also stayed at the S/D Thursday night when we went to the MNSSHP. You were there, and so was Dan, right?

[NancyIL]

There was an instrumental they played one day we were there, Tuesday at 5:30? It may not have been new, but it was new to us... and it isn't on any of the CDs. We liked it a lot!

We were at the 5:30pm show on Tuesday - sitting on a bench in the front row, next to a lovely young couple dressed in all black. I have a young DD with blonde curly hair.

So close, yet so far... we also stayed at the S/D Thursday night when we went to the MNSSHP. You were there, and so was Dan, right?

I recognized all of Off Kilter's songs, except for the 3 new ones I mentioned - but I don't know the names of the ones that aren't on their CD's. Were you on the bench on the right side or the left side? I am always on the left side (facing the stage), either standing behind the benches or by the light pole, and I also sat a few times on the left benches. Wouldn't that be a hoot if we sat next to each other, as I was at all of the shows on Tuesday and Wednesday. Maybe I should start wearing a DIS button when I go to WDW!

I stayed at the Swan all last week, and Dan arrived last Wednesday. I ran into him leaving the MK as I entered about 5 p.m for the Halloween Party on Thursday! We exchanged cellphone numbers and spent Friday afternoon and evening together at Epcot.

[sbakersub]

Count my DS 19 and I as new fans:yay: We saw Off Kilter Sunday afternoon at Epcot at the F&W Festival. Since DS 19 is an alternative metal fan, I wasn't sure what he'd think, but he loved 'em, bagpipes and all -- even went so far as to say "the old guys are a lot better than I thought they'd be". Understatement of the year...

[EpcotKilterFan]

Looks as though Randy was playing with the other group at Party for the Senses again this year.

The picture is on Deb Wills site: Party for the Senses (http://allearsnet.com/tp/ep/fw07/pfs32.jpg)

The name of the group escapes me, but they are made up with a few of the members of Mo Rockin. Randy has been playing with them a couple of years now.

Debbie

[Eljay]

Looks as though Randy was playing with the other group at Party for the Senses again this year.

The picture is on Deb Wills site: Party for the Senses (http://allearsnet.com/tp/ep/fw07/pfs32.jpg)

The name of the group escapes me, but they are made up with a few of the members of Mo Rockin. Randy has been playing with them a couple of years now.

Debbie

Mechanical Soul? :)

[CarolA]

Dang! I missed it this year.

I saw this group play a few years ago and really enjoyed them. They weren't at the Party last year. (One of the thigngs I didn't like was that there was less entertainement for more cost.....)

Link to the other band's web page.... http://www.mechanicalsoul.net/

[NancyIL]

Thanks for the link to Mechanical Soul's web site, Carol. So - any plans to be at WDW in November? :)

[quiltymom]

We just returned early yesterday morning, but I am proud to announce that I saw Off Kilter for the first time! They were wonderful. My DS9 really started to get into their music, and he usually doesn't move to the groove very much. I think that he liked the bagpipe the best. He didn't even plug his ears due to the volume of the music, which is amazing in itself. He has Asperger's Syndrome, so to watch him engage in something that he's not familiar with just brings joy to my heart.

I purchased one of their CD's (I can't remember which one). They were out of the Live album, so the CM pointed out to me the one that has their most requested songs on it, so that's the one I got.

I'll be having fun listening to it whenever I find where I put it!

[newholidayx2]

is it the yellow cover or the green?

[NancyIL]

We just returned early yesterday morning, but I am proud to announce that I saw Off Kilter for the first time! They were wonderful. My DS9 really started to get into their music, and he usually doesn't move to the groove very much. I think that he liked the bagpipe the best. He didn't even plug his ears due to the volume of the music, which is amazing in itself. He has Asperger's Syndrome, so to watch him engage in something that he's not familiar with just brings joy to my heart.

I purchased one of their CD's (I can't remember which one). They were out of the Live album, so the CM pointed out to me the one that has their most requested songs on it, so that's the one I got.

I'll be having fun listening to it whenever I find where I put it!

I'm so glad you and your son enjoyed hearing them!

Did you have them autograph your CD? It's not a bad view - standing on the ground and handing the CD to one of the guys standing ~ 3 feet above you on the stage! :teeth:

[quiltymom]

I'm so glad you and your son enjoyed hearing them!

Did you have them autograph your CD? It's not a bad view - standing on the ground and handing the CD to one of the guys standing ~ 3 feet above you on the stage! :teeth:

You're too funny! My DH asked me if I chose to sit on the ground on purpose - never mind that there was not any availible chair space. :teeth:

After I purchased the CD they told me to go get it autographed, but they had already left the stage. I guess that it's something that I'll have to place on my "to-do" list for our next trip, whenever that may be!

[newholidayx2]

Did you have them autograph your CD? It's not a bad view - standing on the ground and handing the CD to one of the guys standing ~ 3 feet above you on the stage! :teeth:

Nancy! you little devil! and what have you seen under those kilts?

Ive had them sign 3 of my 5 CDs - will be bringing the other 2 back w/me in just about 12 days!

Hey Nanc - bring me a 50th bday card please oh please so I can have them sign it, k? lol

[NancyIL]

Nancy! you little devil! and what have you seen under those kilts?

Ive had them sign 3 of my 5 CDs - will be bringing the other 2 back w/me in just about 12 days!

Hey Nanc - bring me a 50th bday card please oh please so I can have them sign it, k? lol

Barb - I wasn't peeking under their kilts...I was referring to their nice LEGS!!! :rotfl: Besides - I have seen their black shorts when the wind picks up or they do a little twirl!

Yes, I'll bring a 50th birthday card for them to sign for you - but I'm not going to tell you about it, because it's a SURPRISE! :rotfl2:

[newholidayx2]

Barb - I wasn't peeking under their kilts...I was referring to their nice LEGS!!! :rotfl: Besides - I have seen their black shorts when the wind picks up or they do a little twirl!


ya especially Jamie! he loves twirling/shaking his butt! lol and the crowd loves when he does!

[NancyIL]

ya especially Jamie! he loves twirling/shaking his butt! lol and the crowd loves when he does!

Or - when Jamie jumps into the bushes in front of the stage to fetch part of the microphone!

[Rustysmom]

ya especially Jamie! he loves twirling/shaking his butt! lol and the crowd loves when he does!

Mmmm, yeah! :thumbsup2 Can't wait to see them again! DH gets so jealous. :lmao:

[CarolA]

Thanks for the link to Mechanical Soul's web site, Carol. So - any plans to be at WDW in November? :)


Actually 50/50 shot.

I am suppose to be there this coming Friday thru Wed (10/26 to 10/31) Work issues have come up and I may have to come home on 10/28. If that happens I am going to try to come back for a few days the week of 11/5. We will just have to wait and see...... (Hopefully I will know by Friday!!)

[newholidayx2]

Nancy will be there a few days the following week

[newholidayx2]

Or - when Jamie jumps into the bushes in front of the stage to fetch part of the microphone!

yup I remember that!

[EpcotKilterFan]

It seems that the boys have a very odd schedule this week:confused3

Off Sunday, Monday and Thursday and work on Friday and Saturday:confused3

Check it out: Steve Soares (http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/)

Debbie

[pfalcioni]

First time we saw them we were on the ground close to the front - I worried a bit about what was under the tartan!

Was very glad to see the biker shorts - I mean they're super cute guys and all, but flashing in DW just seems out of place :rotfl:

[NancyIL]

It seems that the boys have a very odd schedule this week:confused3

Off Sunday, Monday and Thursday and work on Friday and Saturday:confused3

Check it out: Steve Soares (http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/)

Debbie
Interesting! So, Barb - they'll be playing when you arrive next Saturday! :teeth:

British Invasion's schedule is also different than usual - playing Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, instead of Tuesday - Saturday.

[TnTsParty]

That really stinks that they aren't playing Sun and Monday - I am leaving Tuesday and don't know if we will stay till 2:30 to hear them. Darn I can't take anymore weekdays off this year (all are planned for the rest of the year) I really wanted to see them since I am here right now (just got finished running 13k and really looked forward to hearing them tomorrow.

[newholidayx2]

Interesting! So, Barb - they'll be playing when you arrive next Saturday! :teeth:
.

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Now I just have to get through this week! and its gonna be a difficult one!

[CarolA]

That really stinks that they aren't playing Sun and Monday - I am leaving Tuesday and don't know if we will stay till 2:30 to hear them. Darn I can't take anymore weekdays off this year (all are planned for the rest of the year) I really wanted to see them since I am here right now (just got finished running 13k and really looked forward to hearing them tomorrow.


I am sitting at the airport now... had the same problem. I really wanted the boyfriend to see them, but they didn't perform Sunday :(

Oh well...

I looked for you and your DH at the race, but didn't see you. (I am actually composing my letter to Disney right now and it's not real nice. I was not impressed, it was our first Disney race and quite possibly our last. The boyfriend found the 20 minute delay completely unacceptable!)

[NancyIL]

Carol - that's disappointing that you and your bf missed seeing Off Kilter on Sunday. I'll be there 2 weeks from now on a Monday and Tuesday, and by golly - they'd better be playing!!!

[newholidayx2]

especially on that Tuesday!

[TnTsParty]

I am sitting at the airport now... had the same problem. I really wanted the boyfriend to see them, but they didn't perform Sunday :(

Oh well...

I looked for you and your DH at the race, but didn't see you. (I am actually composing my letter to Disney right now and it's not real nice. I was not impressed, it was our first Disney race and quite possibly our last. The boyfriend found the 20 minute delay completely unacceptable!)

Sorry you didn't get to see them Carol - and that you missed us at the race. I was kinda nervous since it was the furthest distance I have ever done!! We were lucky and didn't get cought up in the traffic issue but I was dissapointed in the 20 min delay - they could have avoided that by having transportation and adjusting the traffic signals. I am hoping next year will be better (since we are only 3 hours south I will do it again)

We were able to see Off Kilter yesterday at the 5:30PM show since my DH decided he didn't want to leave yesterday morning after riding Soarin (as we had planned) so we stayed another night.

We missed the earlier shows so luckly we made it to the 5:30 show. Tony wan't there but Jason (I think that is the fiddler's name) was there. It was raining off and on but had stopped by time they were done. We left Epcot to go back to our room at BCV since we were so close. We decided to go back for the 7:30 show and then at 7:30 they announced the show was cancelled due to the weather. We were glad we at least got to see them the one show. Oh well I guess it will be either Feb or May that we see them again (depending on if we go in Feb as I know we will be going in May for the Minnie Marathon) I think I am hooked on Disney races (although I think the so called "party" afterword was kind of a joke - but that is another issue)

[NancyIL]

We were able to see Off Kilter yesterday at the 5:30PM show since my DH decided he didn't want to leave yesterday morning after riding Soarin (as we had planned) so we stayed another night.

We missed the earlier shows so luckly we made it to the 5:30 show. Tony wan't there but Jason (I think that is the fiddler's name) was there. It was raining off and on but had stopped by time they were done. We left Epcot to go back to our room at BCV since we were so close. We decided to go back for the 7:30 show and then at 7:30 they announced the show was cancelled due to the weather. We were glad we at least got to see them the one show.
Was Jason there in addition to Jamie? The only time I've heard Jason play with OK (and he's a GREAT fiddle player) was when Jamie wasn't there. I hope their schedule will be back to normal next week and the week after, with all of the usual suspects playing on Nov. 12 and 13 - in good weather! :teeth:

[newholidayx2]

Nancy - thats how i read the above thread too.
Ive seen the fiddler guy fill in for Jamie but never for Tony

Its almost time! 2 more days till Im right in front of Off Kilter :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[TnTsParty]

Was Jason there in addition to Jamie? The only time I've heard Jason play with OK (and he's a GREAT fiddle player) was when Jamie wasn't there. I hope their schedule will be back to normal next week and the week after, with all of the usual suspects playing on Nov. 12 and 13 - in good weather! :teeth:

Yes both Jason and Jamie were there. At first I thought we had all 6 of them there but then I noticed Tony wasn't there :sad1: I have seen them all perform together - fiddle, bagpipe, keyboards and the rest of the band but that was an off site show for St Patty's day. (Yes I know there isn't really 6 members of the band but I think he is like an honorary member)

I hope for all of you that have trips planned that they are all back to normal and on the correct schedule with good weather.

[CarolA]

Confession time....

I came back to Florida. (I am actually in Sebring today dealing with some family matters)

Last night I saw two and a half shows... (Did you know that if your plane lands at 5 you can pick up a rental car at Hertz and be at Off Kilter by 5:45??? LOL!)

Tony was not there, nor was Jason. It was just Jamie, Mark, Randy and Scott. Good shows and I have THREE new songs now.

1. Queen of Argyle.
2. Brother John (in French)
3. Forgot name, but it includes a "sing along part" It's a typical OK where we start with song one and do about two more LOL!

[newholidayx2]

plane lands 1245 sat afternoon
think i'll make the 230 show using magical express, checking in at Pop and then get myself over to EpCot?!
ya i didnt think so - maybe the 330 if Im really lucky
if not I'll definately be at the 530, 630 &730

(Im bringing all 5 of their cds with me so they'll be on the plane ride!)

[TnTsParty]

Confession time....

I came back to Florida. (I am actually in Sebring today dealing with some family matters)

Last night I saw two and a half shows...

Glad you were able to catch some of their shows (you actually did better than me - I only got to see 1 show and so only 4 songs but at least one was Alive and another was Here I Stand - 2 of my favs!!!

[NancyIL]

Confession time....

I came back to Florida. (I am actually in Sebring today dealing with some family matters)

Last night I saw two and a half shows... (Did you know that if your plane lands at 5 you can pick up a rental car at Hertz and be at Off Kilter by 5:45??? LOL!)

Tony was not there, nor was Jason. It was just Jamie, Mark, Randy and Scott. Good shows and I have THREE new songs now.

1. Queen of Argyle.
2. Brother John (in French)
3. Forgot name, but it includes a "sing along part" It's a typical OK where we start with song one and do about two more LOL!

#3 is "Tell Me Ma"/"What Do You Do With a Drunken Sailor" medley

If Tony is off this week - then hopefully he'll be back in two weeks! Hey -why do you think I stand where I do...on the left? :woohoo:

[NancyIL]

plane lands 1245 sat afternoon
think i'll make the 230 show using magical express, checking in at Pop and then get myself over to EpCot?!
ya i didnt think so - maybe the 330 if Im really lucky
if not I'll definately be at the 530, 630 &730

(Im bringing all 5 of their cds with me so they'll be on the plane ride!)

As I type this it's almost 3 p.m. eastern time. I don't know if your flight(s) to Orlando were affected by Hurricane Noel - but I hope you got there without too much delay, and you'll soon be hearing our boys! :)

By the way, tomorrow (Nov. 4) is Randy's 50th birthday! http://groups.msn.com/OffKilterShrine/biographies.msnw I never would've guessed he was that old, although some of us 50+ folks are pretty well-preserved! :teeth:

[GoofyaboutMickey]

I always plan on seeing them and have missed them everytime

[Lawyer72]

My favorite group in the WS!

[MJMcBride]

I like Off-Kilter. I'm more of a British Invasion guy, but thats just me. I know dbm20th is a big big Off Kilter guy as he's always fawning over them at Mouse Extra. Like so
http://www.mouseextra.com/2007/05/21/my-may-trip-report-day-1/

I dig the Mariachi band as well

[NancyIL]

I like Off-Kilter. I'm more of a British Invasion guy, but thats just me. I know dbm20th is a big big Off Kilter guy as he's always fawning over them at Mouse Extra. Like so
http://www.mouseextra.com/2007/05/21/my-may-trip-report-day-1/

I dig the Mariachi band as well

I used to favor British Invasion, but I've been a true-blue OK fan the past 2 years. However, when both OK and BI are playing, I've been known to spend the afternoon and evening going back and forth between the two!

In that photo from Mouse Extra, Mark is in the center, and someone is to his left - holding what looks like a bow in his hand. I'm guessing Jamie wasn't there (which explains why Mark is in the middle), and Jason the fiddler was there instead.

[MomtoGKC]

Around what time do they start playing? Do they play almost every day? I'd love to take my kids to see them, my daughter just started violin lessons, so I'd like to try to plan around them if I could. We're going the first week of May if that makes any difference.

[NancyIL]

Around what time do they start playing? Do they play almost every day? I'd love to take my kids to see them, my daughter just started violin lessons, so I'd like to try to plan around them if I could. We're going the first week of May if that makes any difference.

Their schedule can be found by clicking on "Epcot" and then "Canada" - http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/index.htm They usually play Sunday through Thursday, with shows at 2:30, 3:30, 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30. Note that the fiddle player normally doesn't play with the group unless he is substituting for the bagpipe or keyboard player. www.offkilter.net

[MomtoGKC]

Hmmm...right now I have EPCOT planned for Saturday, but we can always go back Sunday afternoon just to enjoy shows! :) It sounds like it would be worth it!

[MrsToad]

Hmmm...right now I have EPCOT planned for Saturday, but we can always go back Sunday afternoon just to enjoy shows! :) It sounds like it would be worth it!

We were just at Epcot yesterday (Saturday) and Off Kilter was playing.

[NancyIL]

We were just at Epcot yesterday (Saturday) and Off Kilter was playing.


Their schedule last week was different from the norm. They usually don't play on Fridays or Saturdays.

[MrsToad]

Their schedule last week was different from the norm. They usually don't play on Fridays or Saturdays.

Good to know...thanks.

[NancyIL]

I'm leaving...on a jet plane...tomorow morning! Looking forward to seeing and hearing our boys Monday and Tuesday, and helping Barb (newholidayx2) celebrate her birthday on Tuesday (11/13). :woohoo:

[labdogs42]

Yep, we love them, too! That reminds me, I need to get Dh another one of their CD's for Christmas!

[rookie2]

We (myself, husband, sons10, 8, &5) saw Off Kilter for the first time last Jan. and are hooked. Luckily we bought the CD while we were there and had them autograph it. We are returning this Jan and can not wait to hear them live :cool1: . My one question is how do you get their schedule?
We will be staying in an Epcot resort and plan to be there as often as possible.
:flower:

[Eljay]

We (myself, husband, sons10, 8, &5) saw Off Kilter for the first time last Jan. and are hooked. Luckily we bought the CD while we were there and had them autograph it. We are returning this Jan and can not wait to hear them live :cool1: . My one question is how do you get their schedule?
We will be staying in an Epcot resort and plan to be there as often as possible.
:flower:

http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/index.htm
You can check here, by clicking on the purple "Epcot" tab at the top of the page, then clicking on "Canada".
This schedule is updated weekly, normally late on Saturday night.

You can also have the Concierge at your WDW resort look up their schedule.

This could change at any time, but normally, they play Sunday through Thursday and are off on Fri/Sat. Lately, the shows have been 2:30, 3:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30.

Did you know that they have 5 CD's? :rockband: :banana: :shamrock:

Have a great trip! :)

[rookie2]

http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/index.htm
You can check here, by clicking on the purple "Epcot" tab at the top of the page, then clicking on "Canada".
This schedule is updated weekly, normally late on Saturday night.

You can also have the Concierge at your WDW resort look up their schedule.

This could change at any time, but normally, they play Sunday through Thursday and are off on Fri/Sat. Lately, the shows have been 2:30, 3:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30.

Did you know that they have 5 CD's? :rockband: :banana: :shamrock:

Have a great trip! :)

Thanks:flower3: for the info. Yes we do have one of their CDs. My sons absolutely love the music:cool1: (actually all of us are big fans). We call it our:dance3: happy travel music. When I was trying to talk my Husband into returning this year (after just being there last year) I would play their music when ever we were in the car together. It worked!:banana:
This year I think we will send the boys to the Sandcastle club one night and we are going to try doing a drink around the world, ending in Canada so we can enjoy our favorite band.

:beach:

[Eljay]

Thanks:flower3: for the info. Yes we do have one of their CDs. My sons absolutely love the music:cool1: (actually all of us are big fans). We call it our:dance3: happy travel music. When I was trying to talk my Husband into returning this year (after just being there last year) I would play their music when ever we were in the car together. It worked!:banana:
This year I think we will send the boys to the Sandcastle club one night and we are going to try doing a drink around the world, ending in Canada so we can enjoy our favorite band.

:beach:

Sounds perfect! :thumbsup2
That 7:30 show is always the best, once the guests have loosened up a little. :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1

[NancyIL]

I'm back from a short but sweet 50 hours at WDW! I was at all 5 of Off Kilter's sets Monday and Tuesday. Unfortunately - my Magical Express pick-up today was at 2:40, so I didn't get to stay for their first set. They sang Happy Birthday to Barb (newholidayx2) yesterday, so she was happy!

If this holiday season is like last year's, I imagine Off Kilter will start playing one hour earlier between Thanksgiving and the end of the year. Last year they played at 1:30, 2:30, 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30.

Barb and I met Shenandoah Mickey and family on the bus to the Magic Kingdom today. :)

[Eljay]

http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/index.htm

According to Steve Soares, Off Kilter's schedule this week has been,
1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 & 6:15

:rockband: :banana: :shamrock: and sometimes:charac2:

[athenna]

I'll be there next Thursday to see them!!:cheer2:

[NancyIL]

http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/index.htm

According to Steve Soares, Off Kilter's schedule this week has been,
1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 & 6:15


:rockband: :banana: :shamrock: and sometimes:charac2:


You're right, and that will probably be their schedule for the rest of the holiday season, due to the timing of the Candlelight Processional shows. I went to Epcot on Sunday (11/25), and didn't know until I arrived at 1:50 that their first show started at 1:00! I was very glad to catch the rest of their shows that day, as well as all of them on Monday and 3 on Tuesday before leaving for the airport.

British Invasion played their first 2 sets at the same time as Off Kilter - at 2:00 and 3:00. By the way, if you have time - be sure to catch Leon Gregory playing the piano and singing in the Rose and Crown Pub several times a week (Sat., Mon., and Tues. when I was there).

[carlyle688]

I've been lurking on this board for awhile but when I saw this thread I decided to register. I just discovered Off Kilter a few months ago. I love them. I try to get out to Epcot a few times a week to see them.

[TnTsParty]

Carlyle688 - lucky you. Welcome to the board. Glad to have another Off Kilter fan on board.

[athenna]

Thanks for posting the schulede changes, I hadn't checked in a while, I just assumed it was the usual schedule..Whoops, that's what happen when I assume!

[Ron from Michigan]

Only (2) more days and we will be seeing OFF KILTER !!!!

[carlyle688]

Only (2) more days and we will be seeing OFF KILTER !!!!

Good for you -- :banana: !!! You picked a great time to come - weather this week is going to be PERFECT!!

I'm heading out to see the guys today. Hopefully Jamie and Randy will be back. They were not there on Thursday or Sunday when I went out there.

[Eljay]

Only (2) more days and we will be seeing OFF KILTER !!!!

Have a great trip!
Your mission is to learn all the words to their new song, Brother John. Problem is, it's all sung by Jamie in French! :)
Anybody here who speaks French?:confused3

Carlyle688, I think it must be you who posted those great videos of Off Kilter on YouTube? Great job!!! :thumbsup2
If anybody wants to see and hear the new song, Brother John, check it out on YouTube!
I really like it, it's very catchy. Maybe someone can translate for us?;)

[NancyIL]

Enjoy your trips, athenna and Ron!

Wow - Jamie AND Randy gone at the same time! Were Jason (fiddle) and Billy Barnes (lead guitar) the substitutes? They're both really good musicians, but I like it best when all 5 are playing.

I like "Queen of Argyle" best of the 3 new songs, and "Brother John" is my least favorite. There are some relatively new instrumentals that I really like - one of which they refer to as "Du Bot, Du Bow" (not sure of the spelling - but that's kind of what Randy's guitar sounds like), or as Head Honcho calls it - "Kapow, Kapow"! :)

[carlyle688]

Wow - Jamie AND Randy gone at the same time! Were Jason (fiddle) and Billy Barnes (lead guitar) the substitutes? They're both really good musicians, but I like it best when all 5 are playing.

Yes, it was Jason and Billy filling in that day. I went yesterday and all five guys were there. :banana:

I posted some new video on YouTube:

Amazing Grace Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7TvW8hYbT4

Amazing Grace: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpHe1_23qfo

Farewell to Nova Scotia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exdckCSdDiQ

Scotland the Brave: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhL7CHtARJg

AND THE BEST SONG EVER!!!!!

Whiskey in the Jar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1cGtHIpTS4

[NancyIL]

Great video - thanks!

[EpcotKilterFan]

Well I got back yesterday :( But was able to catch most shows everyday they were there :)

Have a few pictures to share :rolleyes: :rolleyes1 and will share a few today and more later

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/EpcotKilterfan/WDW%20Dec%202007/IMG_1974.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/EpcotKilterfan/WDW%20Dec%202007/IMG_1814.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/EpcotKilterfan/WDW%20Dec%202007/IMG_0193.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/EpcotKilterfan/WDW%20Dec%202007/IMG_1977.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/EpcotKilterfan/WDW%20Dec%202007/IMG_2364.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/EpcotKilterfan/WDW%20Dec%202007/IMG_1811.jpg

Billy Barnes
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/EpcotKilterfan/WDW%20Dec%202007/IMG_0212.jpg

Jason Thomas
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/EpcotKilterfan/WDW%20Dec%202007/IMG_0192.jpg

More to come!

Debbie

[carlyle688]

Debbie, awesome pictures. Keep them coming. :love:

[TwitterMouse]

I've never heard them play. I'm a big fan of Irish music, so I'd like to check these guys out.
Does anyone know if they'll be playing in January?
Also: that bass makes me jealous. It looks like the nice one my uncle has, and it's a five string. *jealousness*

[carlyle688]

I've never heard them play. I'm a big fan of Irish music, so I'd like to check these guys out.
Does anyone know if they'll be playing in January?


They play Sunday through Thursday at Epcot in the Canadian pavilion.

[TwitterMouse]

They play Sunday through Thursday at Epcot in the Canadian pavilion.

Yay, thanks!

[Rustysmom]

Oooh, good pictures, especially of Jamie! Look at those blue eyes! I think he's so hot. :blush: I miss seeing them.

[NancyIL]

Those are wonderful photos, Debbie - especially getting Billy and Jason, too. And getting a photo of Scott...that's not easy to do!

[NancyIL]

Only (2) more days and we will be seeing OFF KILTER !!!!


Ron - are you back, yet? Looking forward to hearing about your trip!

I usually have an Off Kilter CD playing in my vehicle. Yesterday I took it out and played Dan Fogelberg ones instead, in his memory. :(

[Ron from Michigan]

Hello NancyIL,

Yes we are back home. We returned late, late Sunday night after many flight delays ( at least we made it home in one day). We saw Off Kilter lots of times over the 10 days we were there. they were as great as always. All of the regular members were there on the days we saw them. I could not believe how warm it was. It was the warmest December since we started going down in 1996. We had a great time again. We sat through all of there shows one day last week ( I had to get a little refreshment from the UK pavillion in between ) ;) We also enjoyed listing to the Voices of Liberty many times during our time there. They are fantastic too. We got to ride Spaceship Earth on our way out of the park on our last night. That was a great way to end our trip. We will be back in May for the Flower and Garden Festival.

[NancyIL]

Welcome back, Ron! I'm glad you enjoyed warm December temps in Florida, because I'm sure it was NOT very nice when you got back to Michigan!

I heard Voices of Liberty a lot when I was there in October during the F&W Festival, because I spent most of my time at Epcot. I didn't hear them once Thanksgiving weekend, except for their singing in the Candlelight Processional.

I'm looking forward to a few days at WDW in late January, so Off Kilter had better be playing on Thursday, Jan. 24th!

[digskat]

we saw them for the first time a couple weeks ago....they weren't too bad. I am a big fan of Canada's East Coast music scene, the Celtic/pop sound that Off Kilter emulates. Have any of the Off Kilter fans heard of Great Big Sea? They are a Newfoundland band that plays a similar style, mixing pop and celtic sounds to shanty songs. I think most would enjoy them.

[NancyIL]

Although "they weren't too bad" isn't exactly a rave, it seems you enjoyed them well enough!

I used to think Off Kilter, whose members are NOT Canadian, played in Canada because that was the section of Epcot that had room for their stage! I didn't know anything about Canada's Celtic heritage, especially in Nova Scotia, until 10 days ago when I started planning a trip to the Atlantic provinces. The annual Celtic Colours Festival on Cape Breton Island will be going on while we're in the area next October: http://www.celtic-colours.com/core.php

[digskat]

we have missed them every year, hitting Epcot on days they weren't performing, but noticed a crowd filling up as I grabbed a cold Moosehead. We caught their first 3 songs, before the kids pushed for more rides. The second song was an old shanty from Nova Scotia, which they did quite well. Atlantic Canada has some great bands of the same ilk; Great Big Sea, the Fables, the Rankins, and Skully.
If you like Off Kilter, download a few Great Big Sea songs, especially;Mari-mac, Old Black Rum, Lukey, The Chemical Worker's Song, when I'm up, Donkey Riding, The Night Pat Murphy died, I'm a Rover, and Scolding Wife. They have the same energy and sound. Or try Spirit of the West's "Home for a rest"

[NancyIL]

Atlantic Canada has some great bands of the same ilk; Great Big Sea, the Fables, the Rankins, and Skully.
If you like Off Kilter, download a few Great Big Sea songs, especially;Mari-mac, Old Black Rum, Lukey, The Chemical Worker's Song, when I'm up, Donkey Riding, The Night Pat Murphy died, I'm a Rover, and Scolding Wife. They have the same energy and sound. Or try Spirit of the West's "Home for a rest"

Thanks for the list!

[CarolA]

Merry Christmas Off Kilter Fans!

[NancyIL]

Thank you, Carol! By the way - do you have any plans to be at WDW in the next month or so? I'll be there Jan. 24-28.

[CarolA]

Thank you, Carol! By the way - do you have any plans to be at WDW in the next month or so? I'll be there Jan. 24-28.


No, I will spending most of January and Febuary at my client sites in North Carolina.

My only trip planned right now is next September! I know I won't make it that long, but.....:rotfl:

[carlyle688]

Merry Christmas Off Kilter Fans!

Thanks - you too.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/LoveMyTerriers/Holiday%20Graphics/Christmas/merrychristmas-retro-2.jpg

[catbertdave99]

Begged for Off Kilter CD's for Christmas -- I'm hoping.....!!!!!

[scheddj]

I ordered an Off Kilter CD as a Christmas present for my husband a couple of weeks ago. I'm guessing since it hasn't arrived yet, Santa won't be leaving it under the tree in the morning! I'm kind of bummed.:sad1:

[carlyle688]

Oh well, it will be a nice after-Christmas surprise. Which CD did you order? The only one I don't have is the live one. They never seem to have that one at Epcot. "Celtic Armadillo" is my favorite.

[We-Luv-Disney]

DW and I are huge Off Kilter fans!!! They were not performing last week while we were @ WDW, we were:sad1: Here's a few pics from last January..
http://www.pbase.com/catson/image/73044398/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/catson/image/74173875/original.jpg

[carlyle688]

Great pictures. I can't wait to get back out there and see them again - hopefully next week.

[Ron from Michigan]

Merry Christmas to all my Off Kilter friends here on the boards.

[NancyIL]

Happy New Year, Off Kilter fans! I hope everyone had a great holiday!

I'm looking forward to my first Disney cruise 9 days from now, followed by 4 days at WDW. :dance3: I'll arrive at WDW on a Thursday, and I sure hope the boys are playing that day. If not, I hope I'll catch them the following Sunday.

[CarolA]

Well, I lied...

I just realized that I had some DVC points that expired 2/29 so I booked a weekend at Dsiney in Febuary. HOPEFULLY I can book a late enough flight on Sunday to see at least one or two shows.....

[kiddisney]

yes - off-kilter is great - we're taking just one day to sit and watch off-kilter all sets - we have all the cd's and pictures - and - oh well - just say that they are the best thing in epcot -

[Ron from Michigan]

Kiddisney - Glad to hear about how much you like Off Kilter. We took one day this last year and saw every one of there shows. It was a great way to spend a day.

CarolA - Don't you just hate when things like expiring DVC points show up. ;)

[TnTsParty]

Hoping to be able to catch at least one show when we go up on the 24th of this month for my neice's gymnastics competition.

[NancyIL]

Hoping to be able to catch at least one show when we go up on the 24th of this month for my neice's gymnastics competition.

I'll be there on the 24th! It's a Thursday - so I hope they're playing that day!

[Eljay]

Big schedule change! :rolleyes1
Tuesday - Saturday!
http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/index.htm

[carlyle688]

Big schedule change! :rolleyes1
Tuesday - Saturday!
http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/index.htm

I have a feeling this might be permanent as Jason Thomas's myspace says he is playing with OK on 2/9 which is a Saturday.

[CarolA]

Personally for me this schedule would be better since I often do weekends and it's hard to stay too late on Sunday....
But I know other's won't feel this way.

[Ron from Michigan]

I like this schedule a lot better. We always leave on Sundays to come home so this is great for us.

[carlyle688]

A friend of mine was out there yesterday. She asked Randy and he seems to think the new schedule is going to be Wednesday through Sunday.

[CarolA]

A friend of mine was out there yesterday. She asked Randy and he seems to think the new schedule is going to be Wednesday through Sunday.

Thanks for the update. I guess we just have to wait and see!

[carlyle688]

I talked to Tony today. That's definitely the new schedule. They will be off on Monday and Tuesday.

[Eljay]

:scared1: :sad2: :rolleyes: :mad: :eek: :sad1: :crazy2: :rolleyes2 :sad: :faint: :furious: :( :confused3

[CarolA]

This week's schedule on Steve's site has Sunday, Wed-Sat. So Mon and Tuesday off.

[Jason71]

To more or less confirm, they did in fact play last Friday, although the little paper schedule next to the maps had not yet been updated. Was back at WS today, times were listed as "Sunday Only." So the new schedule seems to be in effect.

Jaime (the bagpiper/primary lead singer) was off today. It was interesting hearing some of the usual songs with the fiddle and Marc's lead vocals--I found it a much "rawer" sound. Not a bad thing, just different.

[NancyIL]

I got back from WDW last night, and was THRILLED with the schedule change! I arrived Thursday and expected to hear the boys play that day and not again until Sunday. Apparently the locals complained about the lack of entertainment on the weekends, so now Off Kilter, British Invasion, and MoRockin ALL will play Friday-Sunday - with different weekdays off.

I was also told by a local that Off Kilter asked to have Jason (the fiddle player) join the group permanently, but Disney said it wasn't in the budget. :( He is so talented, and I love hearing him play - but the group dynamic is definitely different when Jamie isn't there. They're much more serious, and Randy doesn't clown around with Mark as he does with Jamie.

I'll be back to WDW Easter evening, so I hope to catch a set or two of Off Kilter then. If I don't, I'll be back at the end of June.

**By the way, Jason71 - the paper schedules I had did have Off Kilter's new schedule. WDW prints the schedule for only a few days at a time, but they were definitely on it for Thursday, Fri.- Sat., and Sunday.

[CarolA]

Nancy,
Thanks for the report.

Got to admit that the scheudle change makes sense to me. After all weekends are the heaviest admission times at Epcot so to have the entertainment all off was a bit much and the replacement band at Canada never drew as well as Off Kilter.

Plus for folks like you and I doing weekend visits it does mean we can see them more.!

[NancyIL]

Nancy,
Thanks for the report.

Got to admit that the scheudle change makes sense to me. After all weekends are the heaviest admission times at Epcot so to have the entertainment all off was a bit much and the replacement band at Canada never drew as well as Off Kilter.

Plus for folks like you and I doing weekend visits it does mean we can see them more.!

Yes - having Off Kilter play on weekends is great for WDW patrons, although not so great for the folks who have to work every weekend. I think we'll see a lot more substitutions as a result, because the performers will want to have a weekend day off every now and then. I was fortunate to see all 5 guys the first 3 days I was there, with Jason filling in for Jamie on my last day. The new schedule will also make it more difficult for them to perform at any weekend festivals.

[CarolA]

Yes - having Off Kilter play on weekends is great for WDW patrons, although not so great for the folks who have to work every weekend. I think we'll see a lot more substitutions as a result, because the performers will want to have a weekend day off every now and then. I was fortunate to see all 5 guys the first 3 days I was there, with Jason filling in for Jamie on my last day. The new schedule will also make it more difficult for them to perform at any weekend festivals.


I understand that but this is one of the risks you take when you decide to make music a career... nights and weekends are the "work season" it's not a 9-5 job. (And heck most musicians I know would love a nice steady gig like this LOL!)

As for festivals. They haven't done any in two years so I guess Disney doesn't consider that a big problem.

[tynkrB]

Yeah, we were a bit surprised to see them on the schedule last Sat. It was our last day and we hadn't expected them to be there so we didn't have them on them on our schedule. Luckily we had seen them several times earlier in the week. Once with Jason and 2x with Jamie. We enjoyed Jason, but as was mentioned, it's a much different show without Jamie. He is clearly the "entertainer" of the group.

[carlyle688]

I was also told by a local that Off Kilter asked to have Jason (the fiddle player) join the group permanently, but Disney said it wasn't in the budget. :( He is so talented, and I love hearing him play - but the group dynamic is definitely different when Jamie isn't there. They're much more serious, and Randy doesn't clown around with Mark as he does with Jamie.

Jason would be an awesome addition to the group. I hope the guys keep bugging until they can have him join permanently. I agree, he is so talented - and a really nice guy.

[NancyIL]

I understand that but this is one of the risks you take when you decide to make music a career... nights and weekends are the "work season" it's not a 9-5 job. (And heck most musicians I know would love a nice steady gig like this LOL!)



Very true - that's showbiz!

[Jason71]

**By the way, Jason71 - the paper schedules I had did have Off Kilter's new schedule. WDW prints the schedule for only a few days at a time, but they were definitely on it for Thursday, Fri.- Sat., and Sunday.

LOL, I must have got a left-over one Friday, did see them added by Sunday.

I agree it's a good move bumping up the weekend entertainment, EPCOT even more than the other parks seems perfectly designed for just wandering on the weekend. Bound to bring the locals out more.

[TnTsParty]

I am glad to hear that they changed their schedule - now I can plan weekend trips. Before I had to take days off work to catch them.

I was able to catch them last Thursday. Meant to get back to Epcot Friday afternoon but it never happened.

Hope to see them again in May.

[NancyIL]

Jason would be an awesome addition to the group. I hope the guys keep bugging until they can have him join permanently. I agree, he is so talented - and a really nice guy.

Not only that, but Jason is actually....Canadian! :cool1:

[Tuffcookie]

I love Off Kilter!!!:love:

Here is a video I shot when we were at WDW in July. Hope it brings a :) to your face!

http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/Tuffcookie2/?action=view&current=DancingTeensOffKilteratWDW.flv

TC:cool1:

[Eljay]

I love Off Kilter!!!:love:

Here is a video I shot when we were at WDW in July. Hope it brings a :) to your face!

http://s43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/Tuffcookie2/?action=view&current=DancingTeensOffKilteratWDW.flv

TC:cool1:

Wow, that's great! :cool1: :banana: :yay:
It's always nice to see people of all ages enjoying Off Kilter!:thumbsup2

[CarolA]

Well the schedule for this week is the same as last so maybe we are back to a trend!!!

(Yes I already checked, I changed my end of Feb trip. I will be there TUESDAY!!! Hopefully I will get to see the boys on Wed and maybe Thursday!)

[NancyIL]

Well the schedule for this week is the same as last so maybe we are back to a trend!!!

(Yes I already checked, I changed my end of Feb trip. I will be there TUESDAY!!! Hopefully I will get to see the boys on Wed and maybe Thursday!)


It definitely sounded like a pretty permanent schedule, at least for the 3 major bands at Epcot. Hope you'll get to hear them this week!

[CarolA]

Quick Report

I saw the 2:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 shows today.

Boys were great as usual. All five of them were there. I heard all of the new songs and lots of others (no repeats on my sets)

Mark has a "haircut" (AKA as he seems to have shaved his head LOL!) ALso, I just went back and checked the photos in this thread and I think he has a new bass too.

They sounded and looked good!

[NancyIL]

Thanks for the report, Carol! So...what were you doing at 3:30? :lmao:

This morning I bought a plane ticket to Orlando...for another birthday trip this April! :woohoo: I decided it was too long to wait until late June to hear more than one set!

I'll be at Epcot Easter evening, and might catch a set of Off Kilter IF my plane arrives on time and IF they are playing! Petula Clark will be the guest perfomer that night for the Flower Power concert.

[carlyle688]

Quick Report

I saw the 2:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 shows today.

Boys were great as usual. All five of them were there. I heard all of the new songs and lots of others (no repeats on my sets)

Mark has a "haircut" (AKA as he seems to have shaved his head LOL!) ALso, I just went back and checked the photos in this thread and I think he has a new bass too.

They sounded and looked good!


Hey, I was out there today -- went to all five shows. I'm sure I saw you.

I'm glad Mark cut his hair -- he was getting really shaggy. :)

[athenna]

Thanks for the update!:thumbsup2
I can't believe I have to wait until October to see these guys again :eek:
Haircut or no haircut, I am sure Mark still looks adorable.

[TnTsParty]

I am sure Mark still looks adorable.

:thumbsup2 Yes I am sure he looks adorable as always. We saw them the end of January but was only able to catch one show (don't seem to be able to catch them as often when I am not staying at an Epcot resort) and we weren't very close. I did get to hear Brother John. Need to hear more before I form an opinion. Though I am a fan of Mark singing :lovestruc and not Jamie!!

[athenna]

I'm torn on that one...I love Jamie's singing also.:thumbsup2

[CarolA]

I went and saw the first two shows today. Jamie seemed really crazy for the first one.... The Space Shuttle took off about mid way through the first show and thanks to the locals pointing it out I saw! Jamie then claimed that they 'did that just for us" or something like that. (ANd have you heard him sing Crazy??? RUN LOL!)

Anyway, I am going to be the minority here. I tend to like Jamie's singing better the Marks. (Unless he's trying Crazy again!)

Both shows were very good!

I am toying with the idea of doing the Minnie Marathon in May. I booked a studio at SSR today so we will see. If I do it that's my next visit!

[TnTsParty]

Actually I think I am in the majority - it seems alot of people like Jamie singing better - oh well its all good!!

And I say go for the Minnie in May Carol. That is my next trip (if I don't get ansy and plan something before then - even though I really don't have any other time before then since I have to go to Sweden for work in March)

I need to get busy and book my room for May but I am waiting for AP rates.

[EpcotKilterFan]

I won't be doing the Minnie :rolleyes1 But I will be there at the same time!

My trip is April 29 - May 5. I already scheduled some things on Friday and Saturday before I knew that they changed their schedule.

So come on down Carol!

Debbie

[NancyIL]

There are some songs that Mark used to sing that Jamie now sings - like "The Fields of Athenry" - and I preferred when Mark sang them. There are also some songs on their CD's that I've never heard them perform and wish they would: "Dark Island," "Back Home in Derry," and "Green Fields of France." I once requested that they sing their rap song. They didn't do it for me, but did for a cute blonde pre-teen - who said she had all their songs on her iPod!

[CarolA]

There are some songs that Mark used to sing that Jamie now sings - like "The Fields of Athenry" - and I preferred when Mark sang them. There are also some songs on their CD's that I've never heard them perform and wish they would: "Dark Island," "Back Home in Derry," and "Green Fields of France." I once requested that they sing their rap song. They didn't do it for me, but did for a cute blonde pre-teen - who said she had all their songs on her iPod!

Nancy,
Here's what I have heard on "Green Fields of France" Disney won't allow it EXCEPT maybe on days like Memorial Day so it's not in the rotation. (It's a sad song and I heard Disney said No)

I also heard that "Dark Island" has the same problem PLUS it needs strings.... Jamie has said he never expects to sing it in public!

[NancyIL]

Nancy,
Here's what I have heard on "Green Fields of France" Disney won't allow it EXCEPT maybe on days like Memorial Day so it's not in the rotation. (It's a sad song and I heard Disney said No)

I also heard that "Dark Island" has the same problem PLUS it needs strings.... Jamie has said he never expects to sing it in public!

"Dark Island" is mostly keyboard. They just need Jason to play that day! I can see why "Back Home in Derry" didn't get past the Disney censors!

[CarolA]

"Dark Island" is mostly keyboard. They just need Jason to play that day! I can see why "Back Home in Derry" didn't get past the Disney censors!

That's what I thought. But according to the person who told me there are are actually several string instruments on this one.... Not sure if they were 100% right... (And I figured Tony could cover, but...)

[Magickndm]

I am thrilled with the new schedule! I'm semi local, we take day trips to WDW about twice a month, but Sunday is rarely a day we go. I can get my Off Kilter fix more often now!

[Ron from Michigan]

I just finished putting the last of there cd's on my ipod, so now i'm good to go. I wish they were able to play more outside of Disney so we could hear some of there songs that they never play at Epcot.

[TnTsParty]

I don't think they are not allowed to play outside Disney because last St Patrick's Day I saw them at a show in Orlando not anything to do with Disney. And trust me it was a GREAT show. I think the problem is that with performing 4-5 days a week at Epcot they don't have much time to travel to other events outside Disney.

[CarolA]

Actually my understanding is that a few years ago they chose to quit doing the festivals just due to the travel. Several of them seem to have young kids and I heard that weighed in on the decision.

Now with this new schedule it would be harder for them to do festivals etc.

I agree the St. Patrick's Day show in Avalon Park was great, but I checked the Avalon Park website and it looks like they aren't doing anything for St. Patricks this year.....

[TnTsParty]

Thanks Carol - I wondered about that but seeing the new schedule I figured it wouldn't work. Its good for me since I will just be getting back in the country (have to go to Sweden for work the week prior) and I know I won't be up for a 3 hour trip!!!

[NancyIL]

This thread hasn't been posted on in almost a month! Let's see...I'm going on a cruise next week, and will spend Easter night at WDW afterwards. I hope to get to Epcot in time to hear at least 1 set of Off Kilter. Petula Clark will also perform at the America Gardens Theater - and I hope to hear her as well.

[carlyle688]

Looks like they moved this thread. I kind of forgot about it. I went out to see the guys twice last week - Randy was not there BOTH days. *sigh*

[NancyIL]

Looks like they moved this thread. I kind of forgot about it. I went out to see the guys twice last week - Randy was not there BOTH days. *sigh*

Who was there instead of Randy?

[carlyle688]

Who was there instead of Randy?

Billy Varnes. Billy's great, but he's NOT Randy.

[NancyIL]

Billy Varnes. Billy's great, but he's NOT Randy.

Varnes, eh? I thought it was Barnes. :) I agree - Billy is a great musician, but Randy is just so darn CUTE!

[carlyle688]

Varnes, eh? I thought it was Barnes. :) I agree - Billy is a great musician, but Randy is just so darn CUTE!


I thought it was Barnes, too, until Mark said "Varnes" one time when he introduced him. So, I confirmed with Billy. He said everyone thinks it's Barnes.

I'm going out there tomorrow - I hope Randy is BACK!!!!!

[NancyIL]

I thought it was Barnes, too, until Mark said "Varnes" one time when he introduced him. So, I confirmed with Billy. He said everyone thinks it's Barnes.

I'm going out there tomorrow - I hope Randy is BACK!!!!!


Thanks for the heads-up on Billy's real name. :)

I like it when they're ALL there at the same time, so hopefully Randy will be there tomorrow...and also on March 23rd!

[carlyle688]

hopefully Randy will be there tomorrow...and also on March 23rd!

Not sure if I'll be there on the 23rd, but if you see someone who looks like this, it's me. LOL

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/LoveMyTerriers/Disney/OffKilter-mewatching-2-10-08.jpg

[NancyIL]

Not sure if I'll be there on the 23rd, but if you see someone who looks like this, it's me. LOL

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/LoveMyTerriers/Disney/OffKilter-mewatching-2-10-08.jpg

March 23rd is Easter, so if you're smart, you'll stay away from the parks! I usually stand on the left side of the benches, or else near the light post on the left by the water fountains. :)

[Ron from Michigan]

We just bought into AKV. So now we have more trips to plan so we can see OFF KILTER !!!!

[carlyle688]

We just bought into AKV. So now we have more trips to plan so we can see OFF KILTER !!!!

Congratulations!! :cool1:

[carlyle688]

I like it when they're ALL there at the same time, so hopefully Randy will be there tomorrow...and also on March 23rd!

Randy was back yesterday!! :woohoo: Scott was not there but Roy Cameron filled in and he does a pretty good job.

[NancyIL]

Yay for Randy! I think I've seen Roy before. Is he from Scotland?

[carlyle688]

I think I've seen Roy before. Is he from Scotland?

I believe he is. He has reddish hair and is very tall.

[NancyIL]

I believe he is. He has reddish hair and is very tall.

He's the one, although it's hard to tell how tall he is when he is sitting behind the drums!

[carlyle688]

I was out there today. No Mark. And Randy says he'll be out tomorrow. I guess the days of having all five guys there are gone. :sad:

[NancyIL]

I was out there today. No Mark. And Randy says he'll be out tomorrow. I guess the days of having all five guys there are gone. :sad:

'Tis the season for spring vacations. And now that they are scheduled to play every weekend, I think there will be more times when someone will want a day off than in the past - when they didn't play on Fridays and Saturdays.

It's been awhile since I've seen a sub for Mark. Do you recall who it was?

[carlyle688]

It's been awhile since I've seen a sub for Mark. Do you recall who it was?

David Horvath.

[NancyIL]

I'm back from a great cruise out of San Juan, with a one-night stopover in Orlando at the end to get my Off Kilter fix! Our flight left PR an hour late Sunday afternoon, and it was 7:15 p.m. when I checked into the Swan. My son offered to take the bags to the room so I could hightail it to Epcot - in hopes that Off Kilter still had a 7:30 show. I just made it, and they DID play at 7:30! :woohoo: Beginning this Wednesday, they are starting their first show at 1:00, then 2:30, 3:30, 5:30, and 6:30. I don't know if that's what the schedule will be throughout the Flower and Garden Festival, but that's what it will be the rest of this week.

David was filling in again (or still) for Mark, and Jason (not the fiddler) was substituting for Scott on drums.

[carlyle688]

Nancy - I was there. I was looking around for you but I had no idea what you look like. Sorry -- catch you next time.

[NancyIL]

Nancy - I was there. I was looking around for you but I had no idea what you look like. Sorry -- catch you next time.

I looked for you, too, but there were a lot of people there. I stood to the left of the benches - in my usual spot. I'll be back in 3 weeks (April 15-23) - so if you see a brunette whose shoulder-length wavy hair reminds you of the Sphinx...that's me. :teeth:

Better yet - here's a pic of me from a Sept. 2006 DIS meet in Indianapolis. I'm the one on the left: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/dmurphydis/Indy%20meet%20Sept%202006/IMG_5144.jpg

[carlyle688]

I'm pretty sure I did see you. I was in the front, left side, standing (dancing) behind my friend's mother who was in a scooter. I think I had a red shirt on that day. We'll definitely make plans to meet next time you're here.

[NancyIL]

I'm pretty sure I did see you. I was in the front, left side, standing (dancing) behind my friend's mother who was in a scooter. I think I had a red shirt on that day. We'll definitely make plans to meet next time you're here.

I was standing next to a couple and their little girl (wearing a crown)...and the 3 of them were dancing quite a bit. You were probably very close to me! I remember the scooter. :)

[CarolA]

OK You will LOVE this.

The Travelocity Gnome is a fan!!!

http://savvy.disneymedialab.com/travelocity/

Scroll down the page and you will see what I mean LOL!

[NancyIL]

That's great, Carol...but WHERE WAS TONY?

[EpcotKilterFan]

That is soooo funny!!!:rotfl2: :rotfl2:


Debbie

[NancyIL]

Off Kilter's schedule this week is all over the place! They start at 1:00 on Sunday and Saturday, 2:30 on Wednesday and Thursday, and at 3:30 on Friday. I don't know if it's that goofy just this week or if that's how it will be throughout the Flower and Garden Festival. If they start at 1:00 every day -I will be forced to choose between hearing them or keeping my lunch reservations! I can always eat elsewhere.... ;)

[newholidayx2]

Nancy - our biggest issue with this schedule would be our Garden Grill lunch on Sunday (ya know the one with the characters!)

[carlyle688]

I asked the guys about the time change. They have no idea why it happened, nor do they have any control over it. I guess it's too bad for them if they have other plans. :confused3

[NancyIL]

Nancy - our biggest issue with this schedule would be our Garden Grill lunch on Sunday (ya know the one with the characters!)

Yes, the Garden Grill is in Jeopardy! Kona Cafe and 50's Prime Time Cafe are also at risk - IF they should start at 1:00 every day.

I asked the guys about the time change. They have no idea why it happened, nor do they have any control over it. I guess it's too bad for them if they have other plans.

I thought earlier start and end times in the past were to coordinate with the Flower Power, Eat to the Beat, and Candellight Processional programs at the America Gardens Theater. I can understand them starting at 1:00 on Saturday and Sunday, but the concerts are at the same times throughout the week. Guess we'll have to wait and see what Off Kilter's schedule is like in the next 2 weeks.

[pah-fla]

I've got my live Off Kilter cd in and I'm on the Dis, how great is that.

OFF KILTER ROCKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I finally had the opportunity to hear them last summer (even though I've been working on property for almost 20 years) and was totally blown away by them. They were so fantastic!

[Eljay]

I finally had the opportunity to hear them last summer (even though I've been working on property for almost 20 years) and was totally blown away by them. They were so fantastic!

Oh my gosh, you've missed them for the last 10 years! :eek:
They are awesome, aren't they? :cool1:

[carlyle688]

I can't go more than a few days without seeing them. I start going through withdrawals. ;)

[NancyIL]

I can't go more than a few days without seeing them. I start going through withdrawals. ;)

You're lucky to live so close!

[TnTsParty]

The longer it has been since I have seen them the easier it is but right after I see them then its like crack and I want to do nothing but listen to them and I can't wait for the next time I see them perform. Its been since January for me and I just have another 5 weeks to go till I see him again.

[NancyIL]

The longer it has been since I have seen them the easier it is but right after I see them then its like crack and I want to do nothing but listen to them and I can't wait for the next time I see them perform. Its been since January for me and I just have another 5 weeks to go till I see him again.

I SO agree about the "it's like crack" comment - not that I would know what it's like to be on crack! :lmao: They are addicting, and I plan my park days around when they perform. As mentioned above - we may alter our dining reservations, depending on their show times!

[Ron from Michigan]

We saw 5 shows in a row on our last trip. It was a great way to spend a day at our favorite place EPCOT.

[carlyle688]

Good news/bad news. They added three more benches in front of the stage. Good news if you like to sit. Bad news - the "dance floor" is gone.

[NancyIL]

Good news/bad news. They added three more benches in front of the stage. Good news if you like to sit. Bad news - the "dance floor" is gone.

As long as my light pole on the left is still there - I'm happy! ;)

[NancyIL]

It's another goofy schedule this week! Notice that they aren't playing this Friday.

Sunday & Wednesday at 2:30, 3:30, 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30pm
Thursday & Saturday at 1:00, 2:30, 3:30, 5:30 & 6:30pm

[carlyle688]

It's another goofy schedule this week! Notice that they aren't playing this Friday.


Friday is a rehearsal day.

[NancyIL]

Friday is a rehearsal day.

It's also Tony's birthday! Hmmm...can't they rehearse in front of us? :)

[carlyle688]

It's also Tony's birthday! Hmmm...can't they rehearse in front of us? :)

That would be fun. For us, maybe not for them. Tony is going to Puerto Rico. He'll be gone all next week. Jason Thomas will be playing fiddle in his place. I can't wait to see that - - should be different. I really enjoy Jason.

[NancyIL]

That would be fun. For us, maybe not for them. Tony is going to Puerto Rico. He'll be gone all next week. Jason Thomas will be playing fiddle in his place. I can't wait to see that - - should be different. I really enjoy Jason.

Tony will be gone all NEXT week...as in April 13-20??? Say it isn't so!!!! :sad1:

By the way - I hope to meet you next week (April 16-20)!

[carlyle688]

Tony will be gone all NEXT week...as in April 13-20??? Say it isn't so!!!! :sad1:

By the way - I hope to meet you next week (April 16-20)!


Yes, we'll meet for sure this time. Starting on Wed., the 9th, is when Jason will be there for Tony. So, I guess that means Tony will be back on the 16th.

[NancyIL]

Yes, we'll meet for sure this time. Starting on Wed., the 9th, is when Jason will be there for Tony. So, I guess that means Tony will be back on the 16th.

Just look for me on the left by the light pole!

Whew...Tony is gone THIS week and back NEXT week! That makes sense...he is going to PR for HIS birthday, and I'm going to WDW for MY birthday!! :yay:

Um...why are you posting on the DIS right now instead of watching the boys? ;)

[carlyle688]

Um...why are you posting on the DIS right now instead of watching the boys? ;)

I was out there today. All the shows got rained out. Theirs and British Invasion. I finally gave up and came home at 5:30 because there was no end in sight and I figured Peter Noone would get rained out as well. I felt bad for the people who were there on vacation. Today was a total wash out.

[NancyIL]

That's a shame. :( I've never been there when a show was cancelled due to rain (knock on wood!) - although it's been close a few times. That would be disappointing for the vacationers.

I'm showing my age, but I loved Herman's Hermits when I was a kid...a very young one! ;) I enjoyed Petula Clark's last show on Easter Sunday, and I'm looking forward to the groups that will be there next week.

[EpcotKilterFan]

Just look for me on the left by the light pole!

Whew...Tony is gone THIS week and back NEXT week! That makes sense...he is going to PR for HIS birthday, and I'm going to WDW for MY birthday!! :yay:

Um...why are you posting on the DIS right now instead of watching the boys? ;)

And I am going for MY birthday 4/29-5/5 :banana: April babies rule!!!!

:cheer2: :cheer2:

Debbie

[NancyIL]

And I am going for MY birthday 4/29-5/5 :banana: April babies rule!!!!

:cheer2: :cheer2:

Debbie

I hope you'll have a great birthday at WDW, Debbie! Dan Murphy will be there about the same time.

[TnTsParty]

Happy bday to all those with bdays this month. I will be there May 4th after my 15k race there at Disney. I am hoping for a great show. Glad to hear they made more seating. We normally end up across the way (I guess you could say by the water) on the railing.

I just had to add - I was there once and they cancelled the last show of the day because of rain - good thing we were staying at Beach Club Villas because it wasn't that far to go back to the resort - if I made a special trip and they would have been cancelled that would have been upsetting but since I had seen them earlier in the day I was good.

[NancyIL]

Have you heard Off Kilter this week since Tony's departure and Jason's arrival?

[carlyle688]

Have you heard Off Kilter this week since Tony's departure and Jason's arrival?

Yup, I went yesterday. They sounded really good.

However, this was kind of sad - the keyboards were gone and it was all covered up. :sad2:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/LoveMyTerriers/IMG_4618.jpg

[NancyIL]

Yup, I went yesterday. They sounded really good.

However, this was kind of sad - the keyboards were gone and it was all covered up. :sad2:



Yes, that is sad! Tony is returning, right?

[EpcotKilterFan]

I am curious to see the new seating area with the additional benches and umbrellas.

Any chance of a picture :)

Debbie

[carlyle688]

I'll be out there tomorrow. I will try to remember to take a picture of the benches.

[CarolA]

An Off Kilter friend sent me this link.

For the fan who has everything........

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10849534

Tricia,
I will be looking for your on May 4th.

[NancyIL]

That's neat, Carol! Although for $500, I think I'd rather invest in an annual pass so I can hear Off Kilter over and over again!

[TnTsParty]

Tricia,
I will be looking for your on May 4th.

Definately looking forward to seeing you on May 4th Carol. I will be wearing my WISH singlet. :cool1: Not sure if I will be ready but oh well - what is it 3 weeks now?? YIKES :scared1:

I plan on going to Epcot after the race so I can catch Off Kilter so hope to see you there too. - I am sure we will talk more on the WISH board before then.

[newholidayx2]

who will be there TOMORROW?
meeeeeeeeeeee
yup flying down in the morning and Im spending all day/night at Off Kilter!
anyone know their schedule yet for tomorrow?

[newholidayx2]

I'll be at all their shows tomorrow through next Sunday!

[CarolA]

I'll be at all their shows tomorrow through next Sunday!


You and Nancy have a great time!

[NancyIL]

I'll be at all their shows tomorrow through next Sunday!

What a coinkydink - I'll be at all their shows next Wednesday through Sunday! Maybe I'll see you there! :rotfl:

You and Nancy have a great time!

Thanks, Carol! Are you sure you can't find some "business" to do in the Orlando area next week? ;)

[CarolA]

What a coinkydink - I'll be at all their shows next Wednesday through Sunday! Maybe I'll see you there! :rotfl:



Thanks, Carol! Are you sure you can't find some "business" to do in the Orlando area next week? ;)


Well.....

Right now I have a reservation arriving on 4/20 so you may see me on your last day if you are still around. There are still a few isses to resolve. :rotfl2:

I am hoping to attend the 10th Anniversary of AK. It's actually probably tied with Epcot as my favorite park. I think's so unique and wonderful. So my plan is to fly to MCO Sunday morning, Epcot Sunday afternoon, work from my hotel Monday, take Tuesday off to go to AK and fly home at the CRACK of dawn Wed. We will see.

[EpcotKilterFan]

who will be there TOMORROW?
meeeeeeeeeeee
yup flying down in the morning and Im spending all day/night at Off Kilter!
anyone know their schedule yet for tomorrow?

Another odd schedule for the week

Sunday & Wednesday at 2:30, 3:30, 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30pm
Thursday at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:30 & 5:30pm
Saturday at 5:30 & 6:30pm


I will be at Off Kilter on May 4 also. CarolA, we have met before so I will look out for you :)

Debbie

[madge]

Yes, that is sad! Tony is returning, right?

I think so - according to Jason Thomas' MySpace page, he was just subbing this week.

[madge]

I am curious to see the new seating area with the additional benches and umbrellas.

Any chance of a picture :)

Debbie

it didn't look that much different to me - more benches pushed together near the stage? more seating, definitely... but not tons more.

[NancyIL]

Well.....

Right now I have a reservation arriving on 4/20 so you may see me on your last day if you are still around. There are still a few isses to resolve. :rotfl2:

I am hoping to attend the 10th Anniversary of AK. It's actually probably tied with Epcot as my favorite park. I think's so unique and wonderful. So my plan is to fly to MCO Sunday morning, Epcot Sunday afternoon, work from my hotel Monday, take Tuesday off to go to AK and fly home at the CRACK of dawn Wed. We will see.

My last day is the 23rd. My birthday is the 22nd, and I'll be at AK that day, too!

What is with them NOT playing on Friday...again! Another rehearsal day? WHOA - only 2 shows on Saturday????

[NancyIL]

I think so - according to Jason Thomas' MySpace page, he was just subbing this week.

Thanks, Madge. :)

[TnTsParty]

I will be at Off Kilter on May 4 also. CarolA, we have met before so I will look out for you :)

Debbie

I will be there that day too!! I am not sure what show we will catch but definately hope to catch at least 2 on Sunday May 4. Not sure where we will be standing or sitting but I will be the one with pink in the back of my hair and my dh has a blue mohowk (not a tall one) and 14 earrings in his left ear (not hard to miss him) except he might be wearing a hat. I also hope to be wearing my finisher's medal from the Minnie 15k race early that day.

[carlyle688]

Wow, lots of people are going to be there on May 4th. I will try to make it out there so I can meet some of you. :goodvibes

[NancyIL]

I know that Barb (newholidayx2) got to WDW safely today, because she called me during Off Kilter's first set at 2:30! I was at the LIBRARY when she called! :rotfl:

[carlyle688]

I know that Barb (newholidayx2) got to WDW safely today, because she called me during Off Kilter's first set at 2:30! I was at the LIBRARY when she called! :rotfl:

Yup, she's there. My friend Geri was hanging out (aka -- drinking) with her tonight. :cutie:

[carlyle688]

I hung out with NancyIL and newholidayx2 at Off Kilter the past two days. Lots of fun. Billy Varnes is subbing for Mark this week and he's doing a great job!!!

[NancyIL]

I hung out with NancyIL and newholidayx2 at Off Kilter the past two days. Lots of fun. Billy Varnes is subbing for Mark this week and he's doing a great job!!!

I'm back! :wave: It was great to finally meet you, Tammy (carlyle688)! I agree that Billy did a great job - especially since he had to learn several new songs (a few requested by moi!) in a short time. :teeth:

CarolA was true to her word and also showed up to hear Off Kilter on Sunday. I saw here again yesterday for the 10th anniversary events at Animal Kingdom.

[Magickndm]

I saw them Saturday and agree, the guy subbing for Mark was fantastic. When I first saw him, I thought "Uh oh", but he really fit well and was a great singer too.

[CarolA]

Hello!

I did make the sets on Sunday and let's just say "what happens at Disney stays at Disney" LOL!

The 10th Annivsary was nice, but not a big celebration. Nancy I am not sure if you guys got to hear Joe Rhode, but he was worth the trip alone. I really enjoyed his speech. And then like a true Groupie I stood in line and had him autograph two Larry Dotson AK prints for me. I don't have any autographs from OK LOL!!!

Hopefully they are performing NEXT Sunday (May 4th) so that I can see them again after the Minnie Race!

[NancyIL]

Hello!

I did make the sets on Sunday and let's just say "what happens at Disney stays at Disney" LOL! Whatever do you mean? :rolleyes1



The 10th Annivsary was nice, but not a big celebration. Nancy I am not sure if you guys got to hear Joe Rhode, but he was worth the trip alone. I really enjoyed his speech. And then like a true Groupie I stood in line and had him autograph two Larry Dotson AK prints for me. I don't have any autographs from OK LOL!!!

Hopefully they are performing NEXT Sunday (May 4th) so that I can see them again after the Minnie Race!

We did hear Joe Rohde speak, but ended up doing other things afterwards. Hearing Joe was the only official group thing we did. I saw the line to get Joe's autograph, and we didn't want to wait. The park was quite crowded that day, so we headed to Epcot for Barb's last few hours at WDW.

[CarolA]

Whatever do you mean? :rolleyes1



We did hear Joe Rohde speak, but ended up doing other things afterwards. Hearing Joe was the only official group thing we did. I saw the line to get Joe's autograph, and we didn't want to wait. The park was quite crowded that day, so we headed to Epcot for Barb's last few hours at WDW.

That was actually my only offical event (unless you count standing with the masses for the "rededication")

However, I decided to take Joe's advice. I did EVERY animal trail, I did all the "back paths" etc. LOL! Was there until about 6 PM and had a great time!:banana:

[NancyIL]

That was actually my only offical event (unless you count standing with the masses for the "rededication")

However, I decided to take Joe's advice. I did EVERY animal trail, I did all the "back paths" etc. LOL! Was there until about 6 PM and had a great time!:banana:We missed the rededication ceremony because we had breakfast at Tusker House. We were done just before 9, but the ceremony was already over! We followed Joe's advice, and did the Maharajah Jungle Trek. I think a great way to see the many little details in Animal Kingdom is to take the Wild By Design tour.

Oops...this is an Off Kilter thread! I understand from carlyle688 that Mark will be back today. I like it best when all 5 guys are there, but I wish they could have 6 every now and then - with either Jason or Billy.

[TnTsParty]

The 10th Annivsary was nice, but not a big celebration. Nancy I am not sure if you guys got to hear Joe Rhode, but he was worth the trip alone. I really enjoyed his speech. And then like a true Groupie I stood in line and had him autograph two Larry Dotson AK prints for me. I don't have any autographs from OK LOL!!!

Hopefully they are performing NEXT Sunday (May 4th) so that I can see them again after the Minnie Race!

I would have love to see/hear the Joe Rhode speech. Me and my DH love him. I think he is just the coolest - and anyone who can imagineer AK and EE I :worship:!!! LOL I love that park and that ride. Guess I have to wait another 10 years to meet him!!

And yes Carol I am keeping my fingers crossed for NEXT Sunday that all the boys are together playing so we can see them after the 15k. I will see you bright and early that morning!!

[carlyle688]

Mark got back yesterday. I figured someone else would be out, but nope - no subs. :banana:

And, another day with no Amazing Grace. Double woot!!! (For those of you who don't know, that is my least favorite OK song.)

[NancyIL]

Mark got back yesterday. I figured someone else would be out, but nope - no subs. :banana:

And, another day with no Amazing Grace. Double woot!!! (For those of you who don't know, that is my least favorite OK song.)

Did they play "Du Bot Du Bow"? (or however it's spelled) :teeth:

[carlyle688]

Did they play "Du Bot Du Bow"? (or however it's spelled) :teeth:

They played it on Wednesday and I immediately thought of you. It's up on YouTube - check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFjxFepxChQ

[newholidayx2]

omg! too funny Carlyle
I found a few of them that you did on Sunday

Thank you sooooooo much
Looks like I'll be back for 12 days in Dec
(may still try to get an Aug trip)

keep those youtube videos going k?

Miss you all - tell Mark the "crazy lady from MA says hello"

[NancyIL]

They played it on Wednesday and I immediately thought of you. It's up on YouTube - check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFjxFepxChQ

Thanks for the link! Hey - who's the redhead who kept walking in front of your camera? Oh yeah - the crazy lady from MA!!! :lmao:

[EpcotKilterFan]

They are back to their "old" schedule this week!!!

ARGH! I have to change a dinner reservation!


Sunday-Thursday at 2:30, 3:30, 5:30, 6:30 & 7:30pm

At least now I won't miss any shows on Friday and Saturday like I thought I would.

Debbie

[CarolA]

The question of the day....

Is this the "new" schedule or are they switching things up just to drive us crazy! LOL!