What Would the Setbacks Do?
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A New Band on the Scene
February 2nd, 2003
Todd writes:
Hey guys,
Please refer to question number one in your advice column, Trevor's answer. Alright, I have all the key ingredients to form a band. Instruments, people, songs, ego... Now all I need is a name. I was thinking of calling the band "The Setforwards". My guitarist is called Revor Snealey, the bassist is Pete Townshend (I hear he's hard up for work), the drummers name is Bris Barafino, and I'm changing my name to Reeves Dalmer. What do you think? Pretty original huh? Now, my question to you is about copyright laws, and plagiarism. Are you guys familiar with copyright laws? Are you against plagiarism? Do you have lawyers? Just wondering....
P.S. I wrote some songs the other day. Here is a list: The Getdown Song, Let's Get Jaded, and finally, Heartbroken Hairstylist. Thanks for the advice Revor, oh I mean Trevor....
 Trevor |
Tell that bastard Barafino that I want my money. He owes me $1600. I lent him the money for the hair plugs he got to cover up his Dave Matthews hairline. |
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 Steve |
Hey Todd, thanks for the question. I've been working on some new material that isn't really suited for the Setbacks but I think it would be perfect for your new band. Can we get together and jam? I already have three songs written: "Martian Fingers", "Incredible City" and "Captain Laser Man" - which is a real epic tune. Let me know. |
 Paul |
Now from what I understand from your situation you might run into some legal problems. I do, however, have a way for you to get around these problems. We, The Setbacks, have done some quick calculations and have found that even if we played a show every day for the next 5 years that there would still be places on the earth that we haven't rocked yet. This has brought us to the decision that we will organize "The Setbacks" franchises. You can apply to become the local "Setbacks representitive" for your area. This way we feel that we can spread the Setbacks vibe worldwide more efficiently.
We will be holding auditions in the upcoming months so send us in your tape. The way we have decided to organize the touring schedule of The Setbacks will be that the original Setbacks will handle any stadium shows in major cities and The Setbacks Association will organize any local shows with thier respective Setbacks representitves. |
 Chris |
That's a good one Trev.
I'd just like to take the opportunity to say that I'm glad, as a member of The Setbacks, that we can continue to fulfill our commitments to rock music, especially with Trevor getting those pesky charges dropped after that transexual tryst with the midget hookers. We're all glad Trevor. As for your band question buddy,...Let The Music Shower Your Soul Like A Torrential Melodic Rain. Here's a few band names that you might be interested in... Awaken The Pharoah Lazer Pinata Lazer Buffet Plasma Boys Awesome Times Human Carnage Awesome Powers Ancient Crypt Lazer Crypt Lazer Bullet I've had these kicking around... -chris |