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Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Contest Win Tickets to the Thermals!
Posted by Ezra Ace Caraeff on Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 9:15 AM
Are you ready for the greatest six days of your sad little life? I sure am. Here at End Hits we are giving away tickets to a series of fine Monqui concerts at the Wonder Ballroom.
Six days, six concerts, six giveaways, and it's all for you.
Giveaway #1: Win tickets to see the Thermals!
With a stellar new recording—it's called Now We Can See—on store shelves as of yesterday, the Thermals are all geared up for their big CD release show Thursday night (that's tomorrow) at the Wonder Ballroom. If that was not enough to make your head explode from pure happiness, opening the show will be the Parenthetical Girls and Explode into Colors. Could there be a better night of local music? Let me answer that for you: No.
To win your way into this show just comment below on why you think you deserve the tickets. The top three comments—by today at 4pm—will be snuggling up close with the Thermals. Good luck.
Photo: Alicia J. Rose | Stay tuned for tomorrow's giveaway: Lyrics Born + Lifesavas
1
I deserve these tickets because my doctor told me that I'm in perfect health and don't have to go back and see him till I'm 35. Then he's going to put a finger up my ass. I can't wait.
3
I deserve tickets because I'm a DJ at my college radio station here in the Portland area, and I try to get the word out about great local bands like the Thermals as much as possible!
4
I'm old and broke and no one likes me and I love the Thimballs, or whatever. This could be my ticket to a better life.
5
I'm old and broke and no one likes me and I love the Thimballs, or whatever. This could be my ticket to a better life.
8
Man I deserve these tickets because I had two weeks of bad luck which included but not limited to...
me being hit by a car on my bike, going to court, losing over $300 for expired parking pass plus towing fees, having my coworker become an invalid thus making my job twice as hard.
It has finally ended because...
I found a ladybug on my bag when I got into work today and I left my bike unlocked downtown, due to my stupidity, but it didn't get jacked. Winning these tickets would definitely seal the deal.
me being hit by a car on my bike, going to court, losing over $300 for expired parking pass plus towing fees, having my coworker become an invalid thus making my job twice as hard.
It has finally ended because...
I found a ladybug on my bag when I got into work today and I left my bike unlocked downtown, due to my stupidity, but it didn't get jacked. Winning these tickets would definitely seal the deal.
12
The last time I saw them play was in a dark basement in Eugene with the All-Girl Summer Fun Band (and some band called Mine-263 or something) back in 2003 or so. I'd like to see how much taller they've grown since then.
13
there are these bugs at my house that look like army vehicles (therefore i call them tank bugs). they pop when you squish them and sound like a helicopter. and i had to go on a disgusting murderous rampage last night because they somehow got into my bedroom through closed windows. i think that calls for some free tickets!
16
I deserve these tickets because the band says they will do a cover of “Bust a Bucket,” if, and only if, I am in attendance.
18
I deserve tickets to help numb the pain of having to had watch the movie Sicko for the ten thousandth time in a poorly planned out Portland State class.
19
ive never seen them live, and i like their records. plus my guitar wants me to go and see some rock, so i can bring it, when i play music this weekend. word
20
I don't deserve these tickets because I have no idea who the Thermals are, but that chick looks pretty hot so I'd go see them if I got free tickets.
21
I got luuuuuuucky with my life after the last Thermals show. Please help me put the spark back into our marriage
24
Because when I saw that the Thermals were coming, I yelled "Oh My God, the Thermals, I love the Thermals!" and my roommate came running down the stairs to make sure I wasn't hurt.
Also, I will give you a puppy.
Also, I will give you a puppy.
25
Because when I saw that the Thermals were coming, I yelled "Oh My God, the Thermals, I love the Thermals!" and my roommate came running down the stairs to make sure I wasn't hurt.
Also, I will give you a puppy.
Also, I will give you a puppy.
27
I deserve these tickets because I'm a cyclist who doesn't believe that it's inherent that should have an attitude towards any motorist in my proximity, and yell at them for breathing, then brag to my friends about it later. Actually, I cycle for HIV services and outreach by raising money $3000 and riding from San Francisco to L.A. on my bike. Story here: http://www.gay.com/content/slideshow/?coll… I share the road in harmony with safety in mind first rather than whose right or wrong. I also wear a helmet and don't dress in impractical and dangerous clothes that make me look like I am a cast member of the musical "Oliver" or "Les Miserables" I wear a helmet and I like old people and puppies. But most of all, because I'm not a Republican.
28
I was involuntarily moshed into within inches of Hutch at their all-ages Backspace show, so I somehow deserve these tickets.
Also, I vow to be among the 5% of those in the drinking section who aren't paralyzed stiff by a drum beat, and will take no iPhone pictures / send no texts.
Also, I vow to be among the 5% of those in the drinking section who aren't paralyzed stiff by a drum beat, and will take no iPhone pictures / send no texts.
29
I deserve tickets because I just turned 21 and need to go to a concert where I reside in the drinking area instead of with the little chitlens who start mosh pits for shitz n gigglez.
31
'cause the last time I saw The Thermals, I had to drive 3 hours to Visalia, and back that same night. It'd be nice to be within walking (staggering) distance of home the next time I see them.
33
i don't deserve shit. portland is bullshit, i hate living here.
it seems like everyone here is rich kids playing artist. is it still d-i-y if yr parents fund it? i hate this place, people get on a bike and think they're king shit. punk bands talk against the war and the government and think they're cool just cause they are talking to a liberal city. take it to the midwest. the fucking thermals take that message else where on tour. fuck! i suck at painting!!! fuck this contest...
it seems like everyone here is rich kids playing artist. is it still d-i-y if yr parents fund it? i hate this place, people get on a bike and think they're king shit. punk bands talk against the war and the government and think they're cool just cause they are talking to a liberal city. take it to the midwest. the fucking thermals take that message else where on tour. fuck! i suck at painting!!! fuck this contest...
34
I deserve to win these tickets because I've lost all ability to de-stress and find mental and emotional outlets as a result of school, work and this past winter, and if I don't have a night of fun and music my brain is going to melt and start dribbling out my ears like melted cheese out the sides of a grilled sandwich.
35
I deserve these tickets becuase i can't find work anywhere in this damn town... and I never win anything!
36
I deserve these tickets because I have the unmitigated audacity to enter this contest 53 minutes beyond the deadline and that is just totally punk rock!
37
i deserve to win these tickets for three reasons:
1. i just found out about the contest at 8:24pm. a full 4 hours and 24 minutes pst the deadline. i am entering anyway.
2. i am OBSESSED with explode into colors right now. and the last time i had the chance to see them they were playing with starfucker. i got off of work, biked like hell to the wonder, walked in, rejoiced that explode into colors was playing, then heard them say "thanks! have a good night!" and walk off. i was devestated.
3. i thought the show was tonight and i got REALLY excited, only to get shot down by a text from my friend stating "uhh isnt that tomorrow?" NOW WHAT AM I GOING TO DO ALL NIGHT!?
1. i just found out about the contest at 8:24pm. a full 4 hours and 24 minutes pst the deadline. i am entering anyway.
2. i am OBSESSED with explode into colors right now. and the last time i had the chance to see them they were playing with starfucker. i got off of work, biked like hell to the wonder, walked in, rejoiced that explode into colors was playing, then heard them say "thanks! have a good night!" and walk off. i was devestated.
3. i thought the show was tonight and i got REALLY excited, only to get shot down by a text from my friend stating "uhh isnt that tomorrow?" NOW WHAT AM I GOING TO DO ALL NIGHT!?
39
I want to go to this show. I just had an abortion and my hormones are going crazy. I'm fairly certain Explode Into Colors will make my vagina explode into a bouquet of flowers which will make my sad uterus smile. And Hutch and Cathy are so cute they will make me reconsider my decision to never ever ever have sex again. And the drummer, too. Whatever his name is, I'd totally bang him. I need this. And so do my future aborted children.
40
Oh shit. Was the deadline yesterday? I knew I should have made him use a condom. Who's tonight? Lifesavas? Fuck that. If I get within 50 feet of a rapper it'll be octomom for me. Have you ever seen Octopussy? It's not a great movie but it's better looking than a vagina that has had 8 retarded babies at once. Right now, mine just looks like the maneating plant from little shop of horrors. Teeth are bad enough. I don't want tentacles down there too. Feed me some motherfucking Thermals tickets, Seymour! Sorry- this thing has a mouth of it's own.
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