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

[NancyIL]

My wife and I managed to see all there shows a couple of weeks ago. It was the first time we had seen all there shows in one day. I was forced to drink a few beers while watching them. It was tough but I managed. ;)

One must make sacrifices at times! ;)

[EpcotKilterFan]

Only 4 more days!!!! :cool1::rotfl2:

I will be in Epcot on Wednesday :banana: and celebrating my birthday on Thrursday.

I can not wait!!

Debbie

[carlyle688]

Only 4 more days!!!! :cool1::rotfl2:

I will be in Epcot on Wednesday :banana: and celebrating my birthday on Thrursday.

I can not wait!!

Debbie

I'm always there on Wednesday. If you see a crazy chick dancing under the tree, that's me. Stop and say hi. :goodvibes

Tammy

[CarolA]

I'm always there on Wednesday.

Tammy

And Thursday and Friday and Saturday and Sunday......;)

Debbie,

Have a good trip.

[NancyIL]

I got home today from a great vacation: 5 days at WDW and a 7-night cruise from San Juan to Norfolk, VA. I was at Epcot on my birthday, too! :woohoo:

[GoofySon'sMom]

Hello all! We generally make our annual trip to the World in the summer but this year will be going the dreaded Christmas week. Does Off Kilter perform that week ... particularly New Year's Eve? (I know schedules are subject to change, just wonder about past years). I would be so disappointed to miss them this trip! As great as it is to listen to the CD's at home, it's just not the same! :lovestruc

[NancyIL]

Hello all! We generally make our annual trip to the World in the summer but this year will be going the dreaded Christmas week. Does Off Kilter perform that week ... particularly New Year's Eve? (I know schedules are subject to change, just wonder about past years). I would be so disappointed to miss them this trip! As great as it is to listen to the CD's at home, it's just not the same! :lovestruc
Lately they have been performing Wednesday-Sunday. Christmas Eve/Day and New Year's Eve/Day are on Friday/Saturday in 2009 - so I would expect them to play those days.

[CAJUNWDWFAN]

We i'm back from my trip, Watched the guys perform a week ago, great as ever! Sadly I only had time to see them for one performance.

[NancyIL]

We i'm back from my trip, Watched the guys perform a week ago, great as ever! Sadly I only had time to see them for one performance.

One show is never enough for me. I'll look forward to seeing them again 5 weeks from tomorrow! :yay:

[carlyle688]

Starting next week they go to seven days a week for the summer, so expect lots of subs.

[NancyIL]

Starting next week they go to seven days a week for the summer, so expect lots of subs.

Really?! That is GREAT! Will British Invasion and the Mariachis also play 7 days a week?

[carlyle688]

I think BI is going to six days (Wed. off). No idea about the mariachis. It's been so hot that I haven't gone over there in a few weeks.

[NancyIL]

I wonder what made Disney decide to shell out MORE money for summer entertainment when they're cutting cast members everywhere else? Whatever the reason, that's one entertainment decision I like!

[amberg@eastlink.ca]

we love love love off kilter!!! we have two of thier cds and one is currently in the vans cd player. you know just incase i get sick of whats ont eh radio at that moment!!! lol we normally go get our fish and chips in the uk pavillion adn then head back to catch a show and eat our lunch. i cant wait to take the kids this fall to see them!!!

btw if it wasnt noted on here did you know the blue tartan the lead singer wears is the nova scotia tartan? and i believe the red tartan the rest wear is the new brunswick one!!!

i have pics somewhere if only i could find them!

[EpcotKilterFan]

Starting next week they go to seven days a week for the summer, so expect lots of subs.

7 days! Well that should be interesting scheduling....

[NancyIL]

btw if it wasnt noted on here did you know the blue tartan the lead singer wears is the nova scotia tartan? and i believe the red tartan the rest wear is the new brunswick one!!!

i have pics somewhere if only i could find them!

I didn't know that about their tartans. How Canadian of them! :)

[amberg@eastlink.ca]

very!!! when i asked them one year they said of course they knew that! i felt like an idiot! lol

i found my pic that i have with them but its on a memory card and not loaded to photobucket. : (

I didn't know that about their tartans. How Canadian of them! :)

[DisneyL8T]

I think BI is going to six days (Wed. off). No idea about the mariachis. It's been so hot that I haven't gone over there in a few weeks.

Wait, BI is six days a week now? When did they start that? Do they all play everyday?

[carlyle688]

Wait, BI is six days a week now? When did they start that? Do they all play everyday?


Hi, Amber --- it's Tammy!! :goodvibes BI and OK both started their new schedules this past Monday. As far as I know, all the regular BI guys will be playing every day, unless they need to take a day off for some reason.

[DisneyL8T]

Hi, Amber --- it's Tammy!! :goodvibes BI and OK both started their new schedules this past Monday. As far as I know, all the regular BI guys will be playing every day, unless they need to take a day off for some reason.

Hey Tammy, I thought that might be you. That's weird that they went to six days. I wonder if that's their choice or Disney's. Hope they aren't too over worked lol.

[NancyIL]

I asked Tammy (carlyle688) if the guys are working more days, now that the group is scheduled 7 days a week, or if they have subs. She said that Jamie is off W & TH, and the other guys are off F & Sa. It's nice that 4 of them can have a weekend day off again.

[Ron from Michigan]

Hope we can get some pictures of there replacements.

[carlyle688]

Hope we can get some pictures of there replacements.

They have a new keyboard sub for Tony -- I don't know his name but he is from Mulch, Sweat and Shears. All the other subs are their regular guys: David Horvath, Billy Varnes, Mark McDowell, Jeff Schiller, Jason Thomas, Mike Ferguson, Mark Lewis, etc., etc., etc.

[EpcotKilterFan]

So how is the new schedule working?? I have a friend going for her first trip to WDW and is required to see at least one show :thumbsup2:rotfl:

Debbie

[Ron from Michigan]

How many subs do they have playing at one time ?

[NancyIL]

How many subs do they have playing at one time ?

According to Tammy (carlyle688) - Jamie plus 4 subs on Fridays and Saturdays. :scared1:

[CarolA]

:happytv:According to Tammy (carlyle688) - Jamie plus 4 subs on Fridays and Saturdays. :scared1:

Well not sorry I will miss that... this is what I was afraid of.. it's basically two different bands :(

[CarolA]

I saw several shows this past week.

Monday, Jamie was missing and we had Jason. I only saw one show but it was good.

Missed Tuesday and saw one show on Thursday due to rain (:( ) Randy was gone Wed and Billy played for him. Very good shows. Did the "Life is a Highway" song which the audience seems to get into. Thursday I saw two shows with the original five! :) Since the odds are "slim" now that you get all five it was a treat!

Didn't see any of you regulars around......

[NancyIL]

I saw several shows this past week.

Monday, Jamie was missing and we had Jason. I only saw one show but it was good.

Missed Tuesday and saw one show on Thursday due to rain (:( ) Randy was gone Wed and Billy played for him. Very good shows. Did the "Life is a Highway" song which the audience seems to get into. Thursday I saw two shows with the original five! :) Since the odds are "slim" now that you get all five it was a treat!

Didn't see any of you regulars around......

A shame you missed the weekend shows with 4 subs! ;)

I cancelled my late June trip due to the heat and because I booked a new trip for December! As much as I'd love to hear Off Kilter 7 days a week, I hope they'll be back to a 5-day schedule in the fall. I'd rather hear all 5 play on the same day than have a sub very other day. I also need those 2 Off Kilter-less days so I can go to a different park in the afternoon/evening! :lmao:

[carlyle688]

Didn't see any of you regulars around......

I've been there just about every single day since the summer concerts started so all my days are blending together. I think this past Monday and yesterday (Thurs) were the only two days I missed. But I have been spending just the first show or two at OK, then over to the AGT for the tribute bands.

[marsh0013]

i was there june 11-15, went and saw them 3 of those days i think. first was thurs...jamie was missing, the other 4 were there. mike was on the fiddle. and um, i got to fiddle, it was awesome!
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r149/marsh0013/disney%202009%20june%2011-15/day%201%20MGM%20EP%20MGM/pic183.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r149/marsh0013/disney%202009%20june%2011-15/day%201%20MGM%20EP%20MGM/pic229.jpg

i was disappointed that jamie wasn't there, but getting to fiddle totally made up for it!

went again friday...jamie plus 4 stand-ins. i only recognized billy. didn't catch the rest of their names
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r149/marsh0013/disney%202009%20june%2011-15/day%202%20MK%20EP%20MK/pic107.jpg

then i went again sunday, and only tony was missing. had billy on as extra guitar instead
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r149/marsh0013/disney%202009%20june%2011-15/day%204%20AK%20EP/pic127.jpg


love these guys. but really like it best when they're all there...

[NancyIL]

i was there june 11-15, went and saw them 3 of those days i think. first was thurs...jamie was missing, the other 4 were there. mike was on the fiddle. and um, i got to fiddle, it was awesome! i was disappointed that jamie wasn't there, but getting to fiddle totally made up for it!

went again friday...jamie plus 4 stand-ins. i only recognized billy. didn't catch the rest of their names

then i went again sunday, and only tony was missing. had billy on as extra guitar instead

love these guys. but really like it best when they're all there...

Great photos, and I agree!

[CarolA]

I've been there just about every single day since the summer concerts started so all my days are blending together. I think this past Monday and yesterday (Thurs) were the only two days I missed. But I have been spending just the first show or two at OK, then over to the AGT for the tribute bands.

Well that explains it... I am not even getting there until the late shows


Hopefully we will connect on my next visit!
(And the heat wasn't as bad as the rain.....:goodvibes)

[ortholablady]

Sat. June 13th. The only regular was Jaime. And when did they become 6 and not 5? They did sound good but it's not the same without the originals. When are all the original band members all there together?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/ortholablady/DSC01010.jpg

[NancyIL]

Sat. June 13th. The only regular was Jaime. And when did they become 6 and not 5? They did sound good but it's not the same without the originals. When are all the original band members all there together?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/ortholablady/DSC01010.jpg

There are still only 5, but occasionally they'll have a 6th person. I don't know if that's intentional or a scheduling goof!

[carlyle688]

The other day for the first show, they only had four: Mark, Billy Varnes, Scotty and Tony. They only played three songs and then ended the set. By the second show, Randy and Mike Ferguson showed up. They sounded really good. I love it when Mike is there --- he's so entertaining (in addition to being a great fiddle/guitar player).

[NancyIL]

The other day for the first show, they only had four: Mark, Billy Varnes, Scotty and Tony. They only played three songs and then ended the set.

Just goes to show - even with 4 excellent musicians, you need a bagpipe or a fiddle player.

The set was quite short the one day there was NO lead guitar player. He didn't arrive until the second set! Just goes to show - even with 4 excellent musicians, you REALLY need a lead guitar player! :teeth:

[NancyIL]

Wow - almost a month since someone last posted, and that someone was me! :lmao:

Off Kilter is back to performong 5 days a week - Sunday through Thursday. I was hoping they would keep the Wednesday through Sunday schedule, but I imagine they like having 2 weekend days off.

[marsh0013]

ugh, that means i only have 2 days to see them on my trip in october! might have to rework the itinerary...

[Ron from Michigan]

Only 119 days to we see Off Kilter again.

[Ron from Michigan]

Only 110 days to Off Kilter.

[NancyIL]

I'll see Off Kilter in 55 days. :)

[LISAVWL]

38 days for me! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[carlyle688]

I saw them yesterday. No subs --- that hasn't happened in a while. But Mark was apparently not feeling well so Jamie did all the singing.

[jerseygirl81]

I hope this schedule stays the same till our Dec trip because I'm planning our Epcot day around Off Kilters schedule, since we don't have park hoppers. Thanks, Linda :)

[Ron from Michigan]

Only 88 more days to go. I guess I'll just have to keep playing my OFF KILTER cd's for now.

[ortholablady]

Mon Aug. 31. All my favorites! You can't really see Scott but he's back there.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/ortholablady/DSC01378.jpg

[pwdebbie]

This thread is too long to search for an answer to my question. When we saw them in April, there was a lady there who was really into them, quite dramatic, to say the least. I think more people watched her than the guys. Is she always there? She knew every song and I wondered if she was either a spouse/partner or a groupie. Have any of you seen her?

[carlyle688]

This thread is too long to search for an answer to my question. When we saw them in April, there was a lady there who was really into them, quite dramatic, to say the least. I think more people watched her than the guys. Is she always there? She knew every song and I wondered if she was either a spouse/partner or a groupie. Have any of you seen her?

Chances are that's me - although I don't think I've ever been called dramatic before. LOL I am there three or four times a week. I'm neither spouse nor partner nor groupie --- I just love music and I love to dance. Come over and say hi next time you are in town. I love meeting new people - especially fellow OK fans. :goodvibes

Ron, that goes for you, too. Please introduce yourself if you see me there when you are in town. :)

[Ron from Michigan]

carlyle, I will make sure and introduce my wife and myself if we see you there in Dec. We will be there from Dec. 10-19.

[pwdebbie]

Chances are that's me - although I don't think I've ever been called dramatic before. LOL I am there three or four times a week. I'm neither spouse nor partner nor groupie --- I just love music and I love to dance. Come over and say hi next time you are in town. I love meeting new people - especially fellow OK fans. :goodvibes

Ron, that goes for you, too. Please introduce yourself if you see me there when you are in town. :)

Three or four times a week? How do you manage that? I assume you live nearby. Do you work there too? The gal I saw was tall and thin, would that describe you?

[carlyle688]

Three or four times a week? How do you manage that? I assume you live nearby. Do you work there too? The gal I saw was tall and thin, would that describe you?


Did she look like this? LOL Yeah, that's me.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/LoveMyTerriers/me-49.jpg

And, yes, I live close by - about 30-40 minutes away. I go out there every weekend. I don't work for Disney - I work part time as a legal assistant, so I also have time to go during the week as well.

[pwdebbie]

Well, yep, I think it was you!

[Ron from Michigan]

Her are links to Off Kilter sites for anyone that is interested.

http://www.offkilter.net/

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8922056225234801791#


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lZ9jth5b8g

[NancyIL]

Did she look like this? LOL Yeah, that's me.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/LoveMyTerriers/me-49.jpg

And, yes, I live close by - about 30-40 minutes away. I go out there every weekend. I don't work for Disney - I work part time as a legal assistant, so I also have time to go during the week as well.

If only she had been there a few months earlier, she would've been talking about :banana:!

[carlyle688]

If only she had been there a few months earlier, she would've been talking about :banana:!

:banana: was there last week.

FYI: OFF KILTER IS BACK TO SEVEN DAYS A WEEK STARTING THIS WEEK. Which means that on most Fridays and Saturdays you will have Jamie backed up by four subs, so plan accordingly.

[newholidayx2]

:banana: was there last week.
.

lol - thats funny! just had major fight with boyfriend and needed this LOL
see you on Thurs or Fri
Tammie - come over and say hello
Nancy - looking forward to your return to FL - I'll be recently divorced and looking for an outlet! (think the boys will do it for me?)

[newholidayx2]

FYI: OFF KILTER IS BACK TO SEVEN DAYS A WEEK STARTING THIS WEEK. Which means that on most Fridays and Saturdays you will have Jamie backed up by four subs, so plan accordingly.

you think they'll mostly have subs on the wknds? no days off through the week? hopefully we'll have at least 3 regulars on any given day?

[NancyIL]

lol - thats funny! just had major fight with boyfriend and needed this LOL
see you on Thurs or Fri
Tammie - come over and say hello
Nancy - looking forward to your return to FL - I'll be recently divorced and looking for an outlet! (think the boys will do it for me?)

I don't know, Barb. Depends on what kind of "outlet" you're looking for!

After a summer of having subs several days a week, I'm hoping they'll be pretty good on Food & Wine weekends in October.

[newholidayx2]

I don't know, Barb. Depends on what kind of "outlet" you're looking for!
.

lol Nancy - now get your mind back out of the gutter!
I only meant I'll need to be doing this :banana::banana::banana: for a while!

got over to Off Kilters 230 show yesterday (Mon). needed to drive right past EpCot on a ride to Altamonte Springs so how could I not stop?!

[LadyGracey]

Did she look like this? LOL Yeah, that's me.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/LoveMyTerriers/me-49.jpg

And, yes, I live close by - about 30-40 minutes away. I go out there every weekend. I don't work for Disney - I work part time as a legal assistant, so I also have time to go during the week as well.


I think I've seen you there!!!

I go once or twice a month, usually on Sundays (not so much lately as I'm working 2 jobs, so Sunday is my only day off and I like to sleep in...but I'm trying...otherwise I might have Disney withdrawals.)
I did make it there this past Sunday--I somehow missed Jamie every time I was there this summer so it was good to see him play again. Met some nice Scottish folk there who recommended some other good Celtic rock bands; hello if you're out there, and thank you!!!!

Anyone who's there on an early Sunday afternoon--drop me a line! Would like to meet some other fans if I'm over there.

[carlyle688]

LadyGracey - I'm there all the time so come say hi if you see me.

[JustKryssi]

Did she look like this? LOL Yeah, that's me.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/LoveMyTerriers/me-49.jpg

And, yes, I live close by - about 30-40 minutes away. I go out there every weekend. I don't work for Disney - I work part time as a legal assistant, so I also have time to go during the week as well.

I've seen you before!!!

I wouldn't call you dramatic either; just enjoying yourself. Heck, I do the same thing at BI shows and I'm sure people think I'm either drunk or crazy. :)

I'll say hi next time we see you. I'll be the blonde with two champagne glasses and one bald husband, lol!

[pwdebbie]

I've seen you before!!!

I wouldn't call you dramatic either; just enjoying yourself. Heck, I do the same thing at BI shows and I'm sure people think I'm either drunk or crazy. :)

I'll say hi next time we see you. I'll be the blonde with two champagne glasses and one bald husband, lol!

Maybe instead of dramatic I should have said uninhibited or free-spirited. Does that fit better? :)

[JustKryssi]

Maybe instead of dramatic I should have said uninhibited or free-spirited. Does that fit better? :)

I don't know...we'll leave that up to C to decide since it was used to describe her. :)

I don't think dramatic was a bad word to use, just makes it seems like it's an act or something when it's so clear that she loves the music and is expressing herself accordingly.

Either way, it's all good!:thumbsup2

[zackiedawg]

Was up there last weekend for a 4-day jaunt...grabbed a couple of shots of the guys at work:

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/117630427.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/zackiedawg/image/117630429.jpg

[madge]

:banana: was there last week.

FYI: OFF KILTER IS BACK TO SEVEN DAYS A WEEK STARTING THIS WEEK. Which means that on most Fridays and Saturdays you will have Jamie backed up by four subs, so plan accordingly.

are the regulars all there on Sun-Thur?

we'll be there TOMORROW!!! :cool1:

[carlyle688]

are the regulars all there on Sun-Thur?

we'll be there TOMORROW!!! :cool1:


It's really hit or miss. Saturday it was Jamie, Tony and three subs. Sunday it was Mark, Randy, Tony and two subs. :confused3

Justin, great pictures. :thumbsup2

[newholidayx2]

yesterday (Fri) Mark, Randi and Tony were all gone
Mike and Billy subbed (and the blondie - whats his name?)

[NancyIL]

yesterday (Fri) Mark, Randi and Tony were all gone
Mike and Billy subbed (and the blondie - whats his name?)

David Horvath on bass?

[Hallowishes]

those are some terrific photos! i was lucky enough to catch this awesome band just 2 weeks ago and loved them! :thumbsup2

[newholidayx2]

Yes Nancy - it was David -- and yes I knew that! duh

[Tom Kurowski]

yesterday (Fri) Mark, Randi and Tony were all gone
Mike and Billy subbed (and the blondie - whats his name?)

My wife and I were there on friday....we asked at the store in Canada if the band is changing and the girl said they were just subs for the others who were on vacation. Can only hope it is true.
tom

[NancyIL]

My wife and I were there on friday....we asked at the store in Canada if the band is changing and the girl said they were just subs for the others who were on vacation. Can only hope it is true.
tom

Off Kilter is playing 7 days a week during the Food & Wine Festival, so the regulars are staggering their days off. They also played 7 days a week during the summer.

[amberg@eastlink.ca]

we were there the 5th and jamie didnt play. we only made it to epcot one day during our trip so we missed out. but the good news one of thier subs is from ontario! they finally have a canuck playing!!!

[NancyIL]

we were there the 5th and jamie didnt play. we only made it to epcot one day during our trip so we missed out. but the good news one of thier subs is from ontario! they finally have a canuck playing!!!

Jason on fiddle is fabulous! If I didn't know the band usually has someone playing bagpipes, I wouldn't miss it if Jason was playing.

[amberg@eastlink.ca]

Jason on fiddle is fabulous! If I didn't know the band usually has someone playing bagpipes, I wouldn't miss it if Jason was playing.

thank you! i couldnt remember his name! lol brain fart i guess. lol or it was the heat that day. yes the last soneg- i think was whisky in the jar...maybe not, and it was mostly fiddle was great. my 4 yr old enjoyed rockin it out tho. oh and they had a pint sized fan as well, who i presume is there quite often as they referred to him by name on stage. name once again is elusive.

[newholidayx2]

[QUOTE=NancyIL;33923736]Jason on fiddle is fabulous! QUOTE]

yup thats who was filling in for Jamie today (Thurs) - all the other regulars were there - saw 4 of their 5 shows - the 330 show was cancelled due to weather

guess what? IM NOW A DISNEY CAST MEMBER
yup i was definately doing this today - woohooooo :banana::banana::banana:

[NancyIL]

guess what? IM NOW A DISNEY CAST MEMBER
yup i was definately doing this today - woohooooo :banana::banana::banana:

Congratulations, Barb! :woohoo:

Hope to see you next week or the week after. :)

[newholidayx2]

this was knocked back to page 2

out to see the boys yesterday - all 5 of the regulars were there
anyone know what days of the wk all 5 are playing? is there a set schedule?

[Ron from Michigan]

Congradulations Barb. You will have to keep us updated on what it is like to be a castmember.

[newholidayx2]

thanks Ron

Out dancing at Off Kilter again yesterday - us girls had lots of fun :banana::banana:

[carlyle688]

Out dancing at Off Kilter again yesterday - us girls had lots of fun :banana::banana:

Don't have too much fun --- you never know when the boss will be watching. :lmao:

[amberg@eastlink.ca]

heading back in april, cant wait to see the guys!

[Ron from Michigan]

Only 36 days till we see OFF KILTER !!!!!!

[NancyIL]

Happy Birthday to Barb (newholidayx2)! She called me yesterday - her first day on the job at Epcot. She was on her dinner break just before 5:30, and was in the backstage area near the path to the Off Kilter stage. She got to greet the guys as they walked to the stage, then heard part of their set. How cool is that! :woohoo:

[Ron from Michigan]

Happy Birthday Barb. That is so cool that you are working at EPCOT. Maybe we will see you there in 23 days.

[DianeV]

Heading to WDW Sunday and plan on EPCOT next Tues 11/24...are they still doing 7 days or are they back to pretty much the regulars 5 days? During the summer we didnt get to see Jamie. The fiddler was very good but we are partial to the bagpipes. Hope we can see him this time!

[NancyIL]

Heading to WDW Sunday and plan on EPCOT next Tues 11/24...are they still doing 7 days or are they back to pretty much the regulars 5 days? During the summer we didnt get to see Jamie. The fiddler was very good but we are partial to the bagpipes. Hope we can see him this time!

I was told by one of the guys that they will be playing 7 days a week through the holidays. Jamie has been off Mondays and Tuesdays lately, and Jason has been subbing on the fiddle.

[carlyle688]

I was told by one of the guys that they will be playing 7 days a week through the holidays. Jamie has been off Mondays and Tuesdays lately, and Jason has been subbing on the fiddle.

Except last Monday Jamie was there. Jason was there on Wednesday. So, you just never know who is going to be there. :confused3

[NancyIL]

Except last Monday Jamie was there. Jason was there on Wednesday. So, you just never know who is going to be there. :confused3
When I arrived on Tuesday, Oct. 20th, Jason subbed for Jamie on Tuesday and Wednesday that week. However, Jason said he usually subs for Jamie on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Since they're playing 7 days a week, and chances are good someone will have a sub - be happy if there are at least 3 original members! :)

[carlyle688]

Since they're playing 7 days a week, and chances are good someone will have a sub - be happy if there are at least 3 original members! :)

I've finally reached the point where I don't even care anymore --- most of the subs are so good that it doesn't bother me like it used to. But I understand that people who only see them once a year would prefer the five originals. I'm just happy that no matter which day I go out there, I will get Off Kilter in some form.

[jerseygirl81]

I'm very excited about seeing off kilter play again in 3 weeks :cool1: Linda

[carlyle688]

Starting on Friday, they go to their holiday schedule - 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 & 6:15pm. Still 7 days a week as far as I know. Plan accordingly.

[Ron from Michigan]

16 days till we see our first Off Kilter show of the trip.

[GoofySon'sMom]

Does Off Kilter usually play New Year's Eve? Last I checked they were not on the "official" WDW schedule for that day.

Thank you in advance for any input!

[NancyIL]

Does Off Kilter usually play New Year's Eve? Last I checked they were not on the "official" WDW schedule for that day.

Thank you in advance for any input!

NYE is on a Thursday, and Off Kilter usually plays on Thursdays. They are supposed to be playing 7 days a week through the holidays, and I assume that includes the week after Christmas.

[carlyle688]

NYE is on a Thursday, and Off Kilter usually plays on Thursdays. They are supposed to be playing 7 days a week through the holidays, and I assume that includes the week after Christmas.

I would say yes also. Not that I'll be there -- you couldn't pay me to go to any of the parks on NYE. However, they may change the times that they play that day so check the schedule beforehand.

[GoofySon'sMom]

NYE is on a Thursday, and Off Kilter usually plays on Thursdays. They are supposed to be playing 7 days a week through the holidays, and I assume that includes the week after Christmas.

I would say yes also. Not that I'll be there -- you couldn't pay me to go to any of the parks on NYE. However, they may change the times that they play that day so check the schedule beforehand.

Thank you both! I will definitely check the schedule. This is our first year braving the Christmas to New Year's crowds! I know it will be jammed but hearing Off Kilter may take the edge off just a bit! :lmao:

[newholidayx2]

great being only 3mins away from the boys during my breaks!
saw the 3pm show today (from the front of the stage) due to my hr long lunchbreak

Tomorrow I only have a 15 min break so hoping it falls during a set so i can listen from the picnic table behind the stage - ya know the path they take from the back? i will however get to see their last set from the front as i will be off early enough

[Ron from Michigan]

Only 9 days to go.

[NancyIL]

great being only 3mins away from the boys during my breaks!
saw the 3pm show today (from the front of the stage) due to my hr long lunchbreak

Tomorrow I only have a 15 min break so hoping it falls during a set so i can listen from the picnic table behind the stage - ya know the path they take from the back? i will however get to see their last set from the front as i will be off early enough

Lucky you!

[carlyle688]

Only 9 days to go.

What day will you be at Off Kilter? Come say hi if you see me. I think Nancy will also be in town while you are here.

[carlyle688]

Tomorrow I only have a 15 min break so hoping it falls during a set so i can listen from the picnic table behind the stage - ya know the path they take from the back? i will however get to see their last set from the front as i will be off early enough

It might be worth it for me to get a job there --- you know, so I can stalk from backstage instead of from in front of the stage. :lmao:

[Ron from Michigan]

Hello carlyle688. We will be arriving at the BWV around noon on the 10th. We will be checking in and then making our way over to Epcot for a little lunch and to watch Off Kilter. Hope to see you and Nancy there. Ron...

[NancyIL]

Hello carlyle688. We will be arriving at the BWV around noon on the 10th. We will be checking in and then making our way over to Epcot for a little lunch and to watch Off Kilter. Hope to see you and Nancy there. Ron...

I might pop over to Epcot on the 10th to catch a set or two of Off Kilter, but it will be the 3:00 show at the earliest. I do plan to spend the day at Epcot on the 11th (lots of subs that day) and the 13th.

[NancyIL]

Oops - didn't notice the double post until now!

[newholidayx2]

heard 1 song from the back at 1pm - saw the 615 show from the front
off tomorrow but hoping to see a show on thurs. Off at 4pm Thurs so the 615 will be from the front (4pm from behind? if i cant move to the front quick enough)
Fri? off at 330 so the 4 and 615 wil be from the front

[newholidayx2]

1pm show today - song at 1pm set from the picnic table behind the stage
4pm set - from the front of the stage (missed first song, in my work pants)
615 show - from the front, relaxed and in my jeans!

[Ron from Michigan]

With all the cold weather and snow already I can't wait till next thursday when will be in warm Florida. Off Kilter here we come.

[carlyle688]

With all the cold weather and snow already I can't wait till next thursday when will be in warm Florida. Off Kilter here we come.

Last couple of days have been miserable -- rained all day Fri. and Sat. But it's all cleared up now and the temps are going back up. Should be great weather when you get here on Thurs. :cool1:

[Ron from Michigan]

Last couple of days have been miserable -- rained all day Fri. and Sat. But it's all cleared up now and the temps are going back up. Should be great weather when you get here on Thurs.





Glad to hear that it will be warm and nice weather when we get there. It sure is cold and snowy here so that will be nice. Now let's hope the weather let's us leave on time Thursday.

[NancyIL]

I am home from WDW! I had a great time hearing Off Kilter Sunday and yesterday, especially with temps back in the 80's! Ron - we looked for you...were you hiding?

[carlyle688]

I am home from WDW! I had a great time hearing Off Kilter Sunday and yesterday, especially with temps back in the 80's! Ron - we looked for you...were you hiding?


Nancy, good seeing you again. That couple from Indiana was back again today --- I guess they liked Off Kilter. Hey, what's not to like??!!??

[NancyIL]

Nancy, good seeing you again. That couple from Indiana was back again today --- I guess they liked Off Kilter. Hey, what's not to like??!!??

Good seeing you too, Tammy. Hmmm....I'm trying to remember the couple from Indiana...

[carlyle688]

Good seeing you too, Tammy. Hmmm....I'm trying to remember the couple from Indiana...

The guy came up behind us when we were sitting on the bench and said he had a question and figured since we knew all the words to the songs that we would know the answer. And then he asked where Jamie was.

[EpcotKilterFan]

The guy came up behind us when we were sitting on the bench and said he had a question and figured since we knew all the words to the songs that we would know the answer. And then he asked where Jamie was.

And you also know the words to mackity mack :rolleyes1;)

Oh and I had to put on a sweater today at home, it was a chilly 24 degrees :laughing:

Merry Christmas!

Debbie

[NancyIL]

The guy came up behind us when we were sitting on the bench and said he had a question and figured since we knew all the words to the songs that we would know the answer. And then he asked where Jamie was.

Ah - now I remember!

[carlyle688]

Oh and I had to put on a sweater today at home, it was a chilly 24 degrees :laughing:


It was 65 last night --- I had on my winter coat walking back from DHS to Epcot. :goodvibes

[Ron from Michigan]

We returned late Saturday from another great trip to the world. We saw our favorite group perform many times. Saw Jamie the last couple of days with all the subs. We just love sitting and watching our group perform over and over during the day. I did have to drink a few Gunisses also during the shows.

[palmettocharm]

Subscribing...

I love this group!

[carlyle688]

Ron, Nancy and I were looking for you. She even went up to random strangers and asked if they were Ron. :rotfl:

Amy, welcome to our group.:banana:

[NancyIL]

Ron, Nancy and I were looking for you. She even went up to random strangers

Yes, but I did that only once! :blush:

[carlyle688]

Yes, but I did that only once! :blush:

You only admitted doing it once. ;)

I'm still wondering who the guy was with the lime green backpack. I only saw him for half of one show --- then he left. :confused3

[Ron from Michigan]

NancyIL & carlyle688 I did indeed look and ask for you but we were just not there at the same time. We were hoping to get to Epcot on the day we arrived 12/10 but we were delayed getting out of Michigan and delayed again in Cincinnati. Then we were delayed again on the way to BWV by an accident on the freeway. So long story short we were over 4hrs late getting to Disney. We were in Epcot on 12/11, 12/14 and 12/18. We will be back in March so maybe we can meet then.

[NancyIL]

NancyIL & carlyle688 I did indeed look and ask for you but we were just not there at the same time. We were hoping to get to Epcot on the day we arrived 12/10 but we were delayed getting out of Michigan and delayed again in Cincinnati. Then we were delayed again on the way to BWV by an accident on the freeway. So long story short we were over 4hrs late getting to Disney. We were in Epcot on 12/11, 12/14 and 12/18. We will be back in March so maybe we can meet then.

I was there on the 11th - usually standing by the light post next to the drinking fountain! Oh yeah...and Monday the 14th, too! I was the one who requested "Wild Night" that Randy sings. :) In fact, Tammy and I were both there on the 14th.

[newholidayx2]

hope everyone has a good Christmas
I'll be at Off Kilter for their 615 show tonight (working 10-430pm) - then tomorrow I'll be able to catch most of the 4pm (as I run out from backstage) and then the 615 (working 930-4pm)

[carlyle688]

I was there on the 11th - usually standing by the light post next to the drinking fountain! Oh yeah...and Monday the 14th, too! I was the one who requested "Wild Night" that Randy sings. :) In fact, Tammy and I were both there on the 14th.

I have no idea which days I was there - I spend more time there than I do at home. :laughing:

[NancyIL]

I have no idea which days I was there - I spend more time there than I do at home. :laughing:
I know you were there Sunday and Monday, the 13th and 14th, because we stood in our corner together!

[NancyIL]

hope everyone has a good Christmas
I'll be at Off Kilter for their 615 show tonight (working 10-430pm) - then tomorrow I'll be able to catch most of the 4pm (as I run out from backstage) and then the 615 (working 930-4pm)

It's too bad you have to work on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day - but you'll be at the Happiest Place on Earth! Enjoy Off Kilter!

[Ron from Michigan]

We will have to set up a time to meet in March and we will be there. Even with all the subs last week they still sounded great. We so enjoy sitting and watching there shows while in the world. Merry Christmas everyone.

[newholidayx2]

hey whos this Jerry dude who replaces Mark on the bass?

[newholidayx2]

Off Kilters hours are changed back to their regular schedule next Fri & Sat (working till 745 Fri, out at 4 on Sat)

[Ron from Michigan]

I thought I would post a question for those all knowing Off Kilter fans. Do you know what the groups members did before forming Off Kilter. We were talking to a couple from Louisina a few weeks ago while watching the group perform and they mentioned that Mark played at Pleasure island before joining Off Kilter. I'm wondering what Jamie and the rest of the guys did before Off Kilter.

[NancyIL]

Off Kilters hours are changed back to their regular schedule next Fri & Sat (working till 745 Fri, out at 4 on Sat)

I wonder if they will still play 7 days a week after the New Year's weekend ends?

[NancyIL]

I thought I would post a question for those all knowing Off Kilter fans. Do you know what the groups members did before forming Off Kilter. We were talking to a couple from Louisina a few weeks ago while watching the group perform and they mentioned that Mark played at Pleasure island before joining Off Kilter. I'm wondering what Jamie and the rest of the guys did before Off Kilter.

Go to www.offkilter.net and click on "Bios" for each member of the group. I knew Randy played at Pleasure Island, but didn't know that about Mark.

[OffKilterVegan]

Howdy y'all,

Did anybody see Off Kilter on Christmas Day, and if so, which guys were there?

Do they still perform We Three Kings for Christmas?

[carlyle688]

I wonder if they will still play 7 days a week after the New Year's weekend ends?

They are going back to Fri/Sat off starting Jan 8th.

[carlyle688]

I thought I would post a question for those all knowing Off Kilter fans. Do you know what the groups members did before forming Off Kilter. We were talking to a couple from Louisina a few weeks ago while watching the group perform and they mentioned that Mark played at Pleasure island before joining Off Kilter. I'm wondering what Jamie and the rest of the guys did before Off Kilter.

I know that Mark has played at Raglan Road in the past.

[TnTsParty]

They are going back to Fri/Sat off starting Jan 8th.

Does that mean they will be playing Sun Jan 10th?

[NancyIL]

Does that mean they will be playing Sun Jan 10th?

They should play Sunday-Thursday, so the answer is probably "yes"!

[newholidayx2]

yesterday and Christmas Eve it was Jamie and 4 subs

[OffKilterVegan]

yesterday and Christmas Eve it was Jamie and 4 subs

Thank you for the reply ! :) Which subs were there please? I'm very curious as to who's willing to fill in with the boys on a major holiday like that. Were Jason Thomas and Billy Varnes there? Sorry to be a pest. Have a good day.

[Ron from Michigan]

I really enjoyed Billy Varnes singing when we saw him perform with both Randy and Jamie. At least I think it was Billy. I not sure of all of the names of the subs.

[NancyIL]

I really enjoyed Billy Varnes singing when we saw him perform with both Randy and Jamie. At least I think it was Billy. I not sure of all of the names of the subs.

Billy usually subs for Randy, although he subbed for Mark one day when I was there this month. Billy sometimes sings "Johnny Be Good."

[newholidayx2]

lets get back to the first page!

saw 2 songs of their 230pm set yesterday during my break, saw the 530pm show from the front before heading home
working 11-8 today so hopefully i can see a show during my lunch break

[NancyIL]

lets get back to the first page!

saw 2 songs of their 230pm set yesterday during my break, saw the 530pm show from the front before heading home
working 11-8 today so hopefully i can see a show during my lunch break

I know you're at work, but Off Kilter doesn't play Fridays and Saturdays - now that the holidays are over.

[newholidayx2]

I know you're at work, but Off Kilter doesn't play Fridays and Saturdays - now that the holidays are over.

oh man! that sucks! yup went out at 320 to catch the 330 show but there was NO SHOW! and ya im always out there on Fri & Sat - oh well (spoke w/Geri, she said she spoke w/you)

[Ron from Michigan]

No posts since 1/08. What's up everybody. We have been in Alabama since last Sunday. My brother in-law had heart surgery tuesday. I thought I would check in to see what's new with Off Kilter and there were no new posts.

[nooneshome]

Am I getting old or is it too loud? We sat on the front row and oh my gosh it was too loud. I don't think changing seats would have helped much.

[athenna]

I'm headed down to WDW tomorrow for 8 days, cant wait to hear OK:thumbsup2

[MHWeaver913]

I cant wait to see these guys in March.. cant believe its been over 10 years since they first started playing @ WDW.. and they seriously need a new cd!

[NancyIL]

Am I getting old or is it too loud? We sat on the front row and oh my gosh it was too loud. I don't think changing seats would have helped much.

Yes, they are loud, but the speakers are at the front of the stage. You can hear them just fine if you sit farther back.

[Eljay]

I cant wait to see these guys in March.. cant believe its been over 10 years since they first started playing @ WDW.. and they seriously need a new cd!

In July, it'll be 13 years! :shamrock:

I'm glad I haven't been holding my breath waiting for that new CD, IF you know what I mean. ;)

[carlyle688]

Yes, they are loud, but the speakers are at the front of the stage. You can hear them just fine if you sit farther back.

Recently, I've been sitting in the front row and letting the music blow my face off. :cool1:

[NancyIL]

Recently, I've been sitting in the front row and letting the music blow my face off. :cool1:

:rotfl2:

[Baylorwhite1]

1 pint of Guinness and one Off Kilter set please!!!!

[Ron from Michigan]

1 pint of Guinness and one Off Kilter set please!!!!


You sure have that right. But maybe 2 pints of Guinness and 3 or 4 sets of Off Kilter.

[NancyIL]

I just returned from a lovely week at WDW. I enjoyed seeing Off Kilter Sunday through Thursday, but would've enjoyed it more if all 5 originals had been there. Tony wasn't there, so Harrison subbed on keyboard twice. Billy Varnes filled in the other days on guitar, but it's not quite the same as having a keyboard player.

[madcoco]

You sure have that right. But maybe 2 pints of Guinness and 3 or 4 sets of Off Kilter.
Why stop at two? :thumbsup2
http://i46.tinypic.com/2rputys.gif

[carlyle688]

You sure have that right. But maybe 2 pints of Guinness and 3 or 4 sets of Off Kilter.


Make mine two margaritas and five sets of OK, please. :goodvibes

[NancyIL]

Make mine two margaritas and five sets of OK, please. :goodvibes

Wouldn't you rather have two pina coladas...IF you could find them? ;)

[Ron from Michigan]

Make mine two margaritas and five sets of OK, please.

Wouldn't you rather have two pina coladas...IF you could find them?


While the margaritas and pina coladas sound good, I would still rather have my Guinness. Let's see 5 sets of Off Kilter plus 3 Guinness. Sounds about right.:)

[NancyIL]

Well I would rather have a PINT...of chocolate milk! :lmao: Too bad that has 340 calories!

[Eljay]

Apparently, there are 210 calories in a pint of Guinness! :drinking1
http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-guinness-beer-i70036

[Ron from Michigan]

Well I would rather have a PINT...of chocolate milk! Too bad that has 340 calories!

Apparently, there are 210 calories in a pint of Guinness!

You better start having a Guinness NancyIL while watching Off Kilter and leave that chocolate milk alone. ;)

[NancyIL]

You better start having a Guinness NancyIL while watching Off Kilter and leave that chocolate milk alone. ;)

I'd rather drink water! :rotfl2:

[Ron from Michigan]

NancyIl said I'd rather drink water!



Well I bet you will like Guinness then since there is pleanty of water in it. :lmao:

[NancyIL]

NancyIl said


Well I bet you will like Guinness then since there is pleanty of water in it. :lmao:

How much do you want to bet? :lmao:

[Ron from Michigan]

NancyIL said

How much do you want to bet?



I guess I better give up. I probably don't have enough money to bet. :)

[NancyIL]

NancyIL said





I guess I better give up. I probably don't have enough money to bet. :)

Wise move, Ron! ;)

[carlyle688]

I guess I better give up. I probably don't have enough money to bet. :)

I have known Nancy more than two years and have never seen her drink anything stronger than chocolate milk.

[NancyIL]

I have known Nancy more than two years and have never seen her drink anything stronger than chocolate milk.

::yes::

[momof3lovebugs]

Are the band members the same as back in '99? We saw them way back then!

[momof3lovebugs]

Wow! I just googled them and found out yes! These are the same guys we stayed and watched like 3 sets back in '99! Loved them! Have their first cd autographed and pics from when the boys were younger then! Woohoo! I am so excited they are still there. OUr kids will love them! :cool1:

[NancyIL]

Are the band members the same as back in '99? We saw them way back then!

Wow! I just googled them and found out yes! These are the same guys we stayed and watched like 3 sets back in '99! Loved them! Have their first cd autographed and pics from when the boys were younger then! Woohoo! I am so excited they are still there. OUr kids will love them! :cool1:

I first saw them in '99, too! Time sure flies.

[momof3lovebugs]

I first saw them in '99, too! Time sure flies.
Yes, Nancy, it does! Just got out my cd and the kids are dancing around the living room to it! Good times! :goodvibes

[Ron from Michigan]

NancyIL says,

I first saw them in '99, too! Time sure flies.


It sure does fly by. We also saw them in '99. It's hard to believe that it has been almost 25 years since our first trip to WDW.

[NancyIL]

It sure does fly by. We also saw them in '99. It's hard to believe that it has been almost 25 years since our first trip to WDW.

I first visited WDW in 1974 - almost 36 years ago. Obviously - I was VERY young at the time! :lmao:

[carlyle688]

I first visited WDW in 1974 - almost 36 years ago. Obviously - I was VERY young at the time! :lmao:

My first visit was July 1972 -- the first summer MK was open. :goodvibes

My first time seeing OK was about three years ago. However, I immediately fell in love with them and started seeing them 3 or 4 times a week. So, hopefully I have made up for all that lost time. :love:

[Ron from Michigan]

I can remember going and sitting on top of our cars and watching them build WDW. My first visit was with my parents the month it opened. Now we are taking my Grandson. Wow how time flies...............

[Ron from Michigan]

I think it's time we see a new Off Kilter picture. Anybody?

[momof3lovebugs]

Yes, ds6 is still driving me nuts playing the cd over and over and over again! He would like to see some recent pics of the boys! :banana:

[carlyle688]

I think it's time we see a new Off Kilter picture. Anybody?

This was taken on Jan. 10 --- the guys were freezing that day.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y78/LoveMyTerriers/IMG_5428.jpg

[Ron from Michigan]

Any new Off- Kilter news. It's been almost a month since our last post. Someone..................:)

[newholidayx2]

where was Mark on Wed? Good to see Randy back!

[Dizholic]

where was Mark on Wed? Good to see Randy back!

No idea!!! Mark has not been there all week.:confused3

[athenna]

I was there a couple of days this past week, no Mark:sad2:

[Eljay]

Anybody going to this party tonight? :shamrock:
http://www.wallstplaza.net/stpracticeday
I wish I could, it looks like serious fun and it's so rare these days, that the band does the outside gigs.

[NancyIL]

Anybody going to this party tonight? :shamrock:
http://www.wallstplaza.net/stpracticeday
I wish I could, it looks like serious fun and it's so rare these days, that the band does the outside gigs.

Funny that they are being referred to as an "authentic Irish Band"! One authentic Irishman doesn't quite make the whole band Irish!

[Eljay]

Funny that they are being referred to as an "authentic Irish Band"! One authentic Irishman doesn't quite make the whole band Irish!

They don't exactly qualify as a Canadian band either, but shhhh, don't tell anybody! :ssst: ;)

[NancyIL]

They don't exactly qualify as a Canadian band either, but shhhh, don't tell anybody! :ssst: ;)

They occasionally have Canadian subs - like Jason! :teeth:

[EpcotKilterFan]

And Randy is Canadian by contact... :thumbsup2

I am loving the name "St Practice Day" :rotfl2::rotfl:

Debbie

[thorphin]

Anyone have tips on the best way to request a song? I've always wanted to request Alive, but I never get up the nerve. Are their sets... set? Meaning, if you do manage to request something, do you basically need to come to the next set to hear it? Thanks!

[Eljay]

Anyone have tips on the best way to request a song? I've always wanted to request Alive, but I never get up the nerve. Are their sets... set? Meaning, if you do manage to request something, do you basically need to come to the next set to hear it? Thanks!

Best way to ask, I've found, is to approach at the end of a set.
That way, they can work it into the next set.

If it's the original five guys, they can be pretty flexible about requests. If there are subs, the song choices are somewhat limited. Alive is a good one to request, normally. Over the years, they have taken some songs out of their regular rotation.

[thorphin]

Great! Thanks for the tips!

[Ron from Michigan]

We'll be driving home to Michigan from a week in Alabama tommorrow. Off Kilter music here we come.

[EpcotKilterFan]

Looks like they are back to the 7 day schedule. Now to figure out the subs for my trip at the end of April.

Debbie

[carlyle688]

Looks like they are back to the 7 day schedule. Now to figure out the subs for my trip at the end of April.

Debbie

Debbie - from what I heard they are only doing 7 days for two weeks. I'll let you know if I hear anything different.

[Eljay]

Hey, did anybody see the bagpiper on American Idol last night?
It was Lennon/McCartney night and one of the contestants sang Hey Jude. At 1:20 on this video, the piper makes his entrance. Jamie could have stolen this show. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGMEwjixBKo

[amlpt]

The bagpipe from AI last night led to Off Kilter being played on The Rick and Bubba Show today. My trip is 60 days away. Hearing them on the radio fueled the fire. I'm ready to go now!!!!!

[shinysparklybubbles]

My father loves them, and thank god because he is not really a Disney nut so it's nice to have something for him to look forward too. I have yet to experience them in person.

[IDoBelieveinFairies!]

Our Trip would not be complete without seeing Off Kilter, we all LOVE :lovestruc them!

[Swimalie]

Got back from our trip 3 weeks ago. We spent 2 days in Epcot but sadly, with my 70 year old parents and the first day we did the left side of the park. I could hear Off Kilter from afar and so wanted to ditch my family and go listen to them. So on the 2nd day there, I practically ran from the American pavilion to Canada to make it to one of their performances once we finished up at our spot. It was well worth the dodging of people!

My husband and I saw them first in Oct 1997 and loved them. They are still great to this day. I can't wait to go back and see them again.

http://i43.tinypic.com/154wr4j.jpg

[Ron from Michigan]

I'm glad you made it to there show swimalie. They are worth seeing over and over on every trip

[EpcotKilterFan]

Thanks for the picture! I really needed that right now :)

10 more days till I see them!!!:banana::banana::banana:

Debbie

[Swimalie]

Thanks for the picture! I really needed that right now :)

10 more days till I see them!!!:banana::banana::banana:

Debbie

Enjoy Debbie, while all of us are jealous!! :lmao:

[Ron from Michigan]

Any new pictures of our favorite band OFF KILTER. Any one been lately?

[thorphin]

Anyone know what CDs they have in stock at the parks now? I still don't have a copy of Etched in Stone, and while I realize I can buy one online, it's more fun to buy it in the parks (when I'm already spending thousands of dollars on a vacation!).

I assume they don't have any new albums, do they?

[NancyIL]

Anyone know what CDs they have in stock at the parks now? I still don't have a copy of Etched in Stone, and while I realize I can buy one online, it's more fun to buy it in the parks (when I'm already spending thousands of dollars on a vacation!).

I assume they don't have any new albums, do they?

No new CD. :( They had all 5 CDs available at the Canadian Pavilion (ka-ching) when I was there 3 weeks ago! :teeth:

[LISAVWL]

Any new pictures of our favorite band OFF KILTER. Any one been lately?

We were able to see them Th & Fri last week! :love: Great shows! Sadly, I left my camera in the room both nights. :sad2:

[Ron from Michigan]

Only 128 more days till we see our favorite group OFF KILTER !!!!

[NancyIL]

Only 128 more days till we see our favorite group OFF KILTER !!!!

Early October, eh? I have gone to WDW in October annually since 2004, but I have no trip planned for this fall. I'll be at WDW post-cruise in mid-December, and I really ought to wait patiently until then - but I don't want to! :teeth:

[Ron from Michigan]

Posted by NancyIl Early October, eh? I have gone to WDW in October annually since 2004, but I have no trip planned for this fall. I'll be at WDW post-cruise in mid-December, and I really ought to wait patiently until then - but I don't want to!

That is a long way to be patient Nancy. We alternate between May and Oct. each year. We have been in early Dec. for 15 years now.

[NancyIL]

That is a long way to be patient Nancy. We alternate between May and Oct. each year. We have been in early Dec. for 15 years now.

I've been at WDW every holiday season since 1997, and it's my favorite time to visit. However, the Flower and Garden Festival in April (for my birthday) is another must-do, and I LOVE the Food & Wine Festival. If not for my fondness of Off Kilter, it would be easier to wait until December.

[dznyacct]

Hi All ~ We returned last Friday from WDW. While chatting with Jamie after a show he said "We'll be up in your neck of the woods." Of course I asked where and when :confused3. They are the headline group for Indy Irish Fest (September 17 - 19). Of course I was thrilled that they would be an hour from my house, but then the dates clicked....I'll be at WDW September 16 - 25 for my birthday trip with my friend :scared1:. Jamie assured me that they will only miss playing on Sunday the 19th and will still play on the 16th when I arrive, whew :worship:. So, my DH will be going to Indy Irish Fest. Jamie asked me to tell DH that they want to "party" with him because they heard that he is lots of fun :woohoo:. Hmmm, I may get an "interesting" report when they return from Indy :laughing:. I sure hope this means that they will start going Indy Irish Fest again. I LOVED 3 days of lots of Off Kilter at the fraction of a WDW trip :thumbsup2.

[Eljay]

Thanks for the good news, Dznyacct! party:
It will be great to see the guys at the festivals again. :shamrock:

[NancyIL]

Hi All ~ We returned last Friday from WDW. While chatting with Jamie after a show he said "We'll be up in your neck of the woods." Of course I asked where and when :confused3. They are the headline group for Indy Irish Fest (September 17 - 19). Of course I was thrilled that they would be an hour from my house, but then the dates clicked....I'll be at WDW September 16 - 25 for my birthday trip with my friend :scared1:. Jamie assured me that they will only miss playing on Sunday the 19th and will still play on the 16th when I arrive, whew :worship:. So, my DH will be going to Indy Irish Fest. Jamie asked me to tell DH that they want to "party" with him because they heard that he is lots of fun :woohoo:. Hmmm, I may get an "interesting" report when they return from Indy :laughing:. I sure hope this means that they will start going Indy Irish Fest again. I LOVED 3 days of lots of Off Kilter at the fraction of a WDW trip :thumbsup2.
That is EXCELLENT news! Looks like I'll be making a road trip to Indianapolis in September! :woohoo:

[dznyacct]

That is EXCELLENT news! Looks like I'll be making a road trip to Indianapolis in September! :woohoo:

That's EXACTLY what I thought Nancy :thumbsup2!

[EpcotKilterFan]

I am already looking at hotels :thumbsup2

This is very exciting:banana::banana:

Debbie

[dznyacct]

I am already looking at hotels :thumbsup2

This is very exciting:banana::banana:

Debbie

If I wasn't already going to be at WDW, I would be doing the same :thumbsup2. I feel like I got an inside scoop :banana:. So glad I could share it with my DIS friends:dance3:. I just checked the Indy Irish Fest website and so far there is no mention of 2010 entertainers. I know when we used to go (when Off Kilter was still performing at it) there were some great hotel package deals offered. I think the last time we went we stayed at The Westin (a short walk to Military Park) for ~ $100/night and that included Indy Irish Fest tickets for 4 of us for the entire weekend. It was a great deal :thumbsup2.

[NancyIL]

If I wasn't already going to be at WDW, I would be doing the same :thumbsup2. I feel like I got an inside scoop :banana:. So glad I could share it with my DIS friends:dance3:. I just checked the Indy Irish Fest website and so far there is no mention of 2010 entertainers. I know when we used to go (when Off Kilter was still performing at it) there were some great hotel package deals offered. I think the last time we went we stayed at The Westin (a short walk to Military Park) for ~ $100/night and that included Indy Irish Fest tickets for 4 of us for the entire weekend. It was a great deal :thumbsup2.

The Omni Severin has a hotel package for the festival weekend: http://www.indyirishfest.com/festivalinfo/lodging.html

[Eljay]

Hi All ~ We returned last Friday from WDW. While chatting with Jamie after a show he said "We'll be up in your neck of the woods." Of course I asked where and when :confused3. They are the headline group for Indy Irish Fest (September 17 - 19). Of course I was thrilled that they would be an hour from my house, but then the dates clicked....I'll be at WDW September 16 - 25 for my birthday trip with my friend :scared1:. Jamie assured me that they will only miss playing on Sunday the 19th and will still play on the 16th when I arrive, whew :worship:. So, my DH will be going to Indy Irish Fest. Jamie asked me to tell DH that they want to "party" with him because they heard that he is lots of fun :woohoo:. Hmmm, I may get an "interesting" report when they return from Indy :laughing:. I sure hope this means that they will start going Indy Irish Fest again. I LOVED 3 days of lots of Off Kilter at the fraction of a WDW trip :thumbsup2.


I just have one thing to say about this news...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8UoUXmKH_A&feature=related
:jumping1::jumping1::jumping1:

[dznyacct]

I just have one thing to say about this news...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8UoUXmKH_A&feature=related
:jumping1::jumping1::jumping1:

Soooooo true :thumbsup2 :cool1: :worship: :banana: :cloud9: :love: :woohoo: :yay: :dance3: :cheer2: .

[carlyle688]

Off Kilter playing seven days a week starting this week. British Invasion, too, for anyone who follows them.

[NancyIL]

Off Kilter playing seven days a week starting this week. British Invasion, too, for anyone who follows them.

That's great news for summer visitors! Too bad I won't be one of them.

[athenna]

Thats what I was thinking too, Nancy:sad2: I wont be back until December as it stands now.

[Shih-Tzu]

I hope they'll be in the usual spot at Epcot in December. I'm involved with pipe bands (parade and competitative types) but LOVE to watch people having a lot of fun with the pipes......stopped 2 or 3 times on last visit!!!!!

[NancyIL]

I hope they'll be in the usual spot at Epcot in December. I'm involved with pipe bands (parade and competitative types) but LOVE to watch people having a lot of fun with the pipes......stopped 2 or 3 times on last visit!!!!!
They should still be in good ol' Canada in December...only 6 months from now!:woohoo:

[Ron from Michigan]

Any new pictures or news out there ?

[carlyle688]

Any new pictures or news out there ?

They've introduced a couple of new songs in the past few months -- of course I can't recall the names of them. Sadly, that means a few more of the old tunes aren't being done anymore. :(

There is a new fiddle sub, Jordan Woods Robinson, who is very good.

[OffKilterVegan]

They've introduced a couple of new songs in the past few months -- of course I can't recall the names of them. Sadly, that means a few more of the old tunes aren't being done anymore. :(

There is a new fiddle sub, Jordan Woods Robinson, who is very good.


Is this whom you saw?

http://www.jordanwoods-robinson.com/Home.html

[NancyIL]

Is this whom you saw?

http://www.jordanwoods-robinson.com/Home.html

That's him! I heard Jordan play with Off Kilter for the first time (I think) in April.

[Ron from Michigan]

Let's here from those who have seen our favorite group this summer.

[NancyIL]

Let's here from those who have seen our favorite group this summer.

It's too hot in FL for me to venture to WDW this summer. I intend to get my Off Kilter "fix" in October during the Food & Wine Festival!:woohoo:

[carlyle688]

I saw them on Wednesday for four sets. The heat doesn't bother me as much as the cold does.

[AshleyMWC]

One week from tomorrow my husband and I plan on sitting in the heat, with a cold beer in hand, to watch Off Kilter!! If they can stand wearing those heavy kilts, I think I can handle the heat to watch them! I can't wait-- I was listening to their live album in the car last week I was so excited :goodvibes

[Ron from Michigan]

Have fun for us all AshleyMWC. I agree with you NancyIL, it is just to hot and humid in Florida during the summer. We hope to be there in Oct. for the food & wine festival too.

[Dizholic]

It's too hot in FL for me to venture to WDW this summer. I intend to get my Off Kilter "fix" in October during the Food & Wine Festival!:woohoo:

Oh Yes!! Can't wait for Off Kilter, and the Food & Wine Festival. Two of my favorite things!!! So glad you decided to go then! :cool1:

[stlpam]

:mad: I just heard that WDW is planning to change Off Kilter's costumes to a hodge podge of "Canadian" people. I believe there is a cowboy, a lumberjack, a hockey player, etc. I'm hoping that there will be a flood of emails to WDW to protest this change. Maybe then they will change their minds. :mad: :sad1:

I don't know if there is a better way to post this since this is the first post for me, but feel free to put it wherever it will do the most good.

Thanks a lot.

[Eljay]

:mad: I just heard that WDW is planning to change Off Kilter's costumes to a hodge podge of "Canadian" people. I believe there is a cowboy, a lumberjack, a hockey player, etc. I'm hoping that there will be a flood of emails to WDW to protest this change. Maybe then they will change their minds. :mad: :sad1:

I don't know if there is a better way to post this since this is the first post for me, but feel free to put it wherever it will do the most good.

Thanks a lot.

:welcome:
Welcome to the DIS, stlpam!
OMG, this really is ridiculous and absurd. :eek:
This is Off Kilter not the freakin' Village People! :confused3

[NancyIL]

:welcome:
Welcome to the DIS, stlpam!
OMG, this really is ridiculous and absurd. :eek:
This is Off Kilter not the freakin' Village People! :confused3

You said it!

[athenna]

Welcome to the DIS!

I hadn't heard that, but I don't like it! :sad2:

[stlpam]

This was confirmed today. Please write to Disney and tell them your feelings. This could be the only thing that works, and please notify your friends and fellow OK junkies.



Some of the "anticipated" costume changes will be really hot for the summer months, too. :scared1::mad:

Pam

[Eljay]

This is just not going to go well. :sad2:
Can they explain how the Celtic music is going to go with these stupid Canadian Village People get-ups? No, I'm sorry but the kilts have worked for 13 years. Who makes these decisions? :confused:

It's NOT broke, DON'T fix it. :rolleyes:

[stlpam]

All I can suggest is to write to the Disney folks and tell them why you feel that the change is wrong.



If they hear from enough people they may bury this idea. Do any of you have any other ideas?

Pam

[NancyIL]

This is just not going to go well. :sad2:
Can they explain how the Celtic music is going to go with these stupid Canadian Village People get-ups? No, I'm sorry but the kilts have worked for 13 years. Who makes these decisions? :confused:

It's NOT broke, DON'T fix it. :rolleyes:

Apparently the folks at WDW Entertainment are unaware that a whole slew of Celtic people emigrated from northern Europe to Canada and settled in Nova Scotia ("New Scotland") and other Atlantic provinces! There's a "Celtic Colours" music festival held in Nova Scotia every October: http://www.celtic-colours.com/

I hope the guys have been practicing "YMCA" - just to show the idiots in management just how ridiculous the idea is! :rotfl2:

[athenna]

Agree, Nancy! It is ridiculous.:sad2:

[Eljay]

I'm trying to picture a lumberjack singing Danny Boy, or a hockey player playing Scotland The Brave on the bagpipes.

Ahhh, no. It's not working for me. :rolleyes:

Let Off Kilter stay kilted!

[EpcotKilterFan]

I am really trying to picture this: Tony as an Indian..... Randy as an Indian... Mark as a lumberjack.... Scotty as a hockey player....

Supporting the boys by writing a letter of support and voice concern about the new costumes can be directed here:

Walt Disney World Guest Communications
PO Box 10040
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0040

wdw.guest.communications@disneyworld.com

Please be sure to include Name, Address, Telephone number, and email address.

One positive thing is that they are changing things instead of pushing them aside. Which that would NOT be a good thing at all! I would rather see a cowboy hat wearing Randy than none at all!!

On another note... it is one month until I see them at the Indy Irish Festival! :banana::banana::cool1::cool1::yay:

Debbie