tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post6108144068607714890..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: U2 and me too in SeattleBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-5834756038830059652011-06-08T19:03:12.993-07:002011-06-08T19:03:12.993-07:00Ken- I was listening from my office in Tysons Corn...Ken- I was listening from my office in Tysons Corner, VA to one of the games you called last week- I'm from the Seattle area but moved east for work a year ago. When I heard you were calling the game I stayed at work much longer than I intended to listening with my MLBtv account. It was great! Please come back! I'll happily send a note begging the Mariners- I'd love to hear you more often! <br /><br />PS- I'm off to watch some MASH. My favorite show. :-) <br /><br />Thanks!<br />-Hannah Johnson<br />www.whatwillwork.orgHannah Kalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986615991091935171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-84146329665476500512011-06-08T13:53:19.989-07:002011-06-08T13:53:19.989-07:00Having you back on the broadcasts is fantastic. Yo...Having you back on the broadcasts is fantastic. You and Ken Wilson are, by far, my favorite part of listening to games on the radio this season (although Dave Henderson's proclivity for making up words on the fly and acting like everyone should know what they mean can be quite entertaining).Knuckles Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01220831881769991773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-12654856804307219192011-06-08T09:07:35.377-07:002011-06-08T09:07:35.377-07:00Ken:
ANY Mariners announcer is better than Ron Fa...Ken: <br />ANY Mariners announcer is better than Ron Fairly. Sorry, that's not much of a compliment. Hard for anybody to beat Rick Rizz. I actually liked him better than Dave Niehaus.<br />Jim<br />fellow area blogger(Olympia)at www.accordingtosamandjim.blogspot.comJimhttp:www.accordingtosamandjim.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-65494387323226621572011-06-07T22:01:47.350-07:002011-06-07T22:01:47.350-07:00I was working in radio, partnered up with one of t...I was working in radio, partnered up with one of the few jocks in America who was playing British new wave music when U2 first came on the scene. I never understood why they became so big and are still around when so many bands I thought were 100x better aren't. I'd still rather listen to the Stranglers or the Lambrettas any day. <br /><br />I guess U2 fans just like being lectured to about how their SUVs are destroying the environment by a band that can't give a concert without 120 semi-trucks full of equipment. Or maybe they enjoy the lectures about greedy capitalists from a millionaire rock star who's stiffing his own near-bankrupt homeland to avoid paying taxes there. Or possibly, they just can't get enough of the unforgettable melodies from "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark." <br /><br /><br />VW: Velystic - Of or pertaining to the Velvet Underground, who were also better than U2.Pat Reedernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-73138251322350209202011-06-07T21:36:20.153-07:002011-06-07T21:36:20.153-07:00I guess the Mariners should have learned how to &q...I guess the Mariners should have learned how to "bare-proof" their outfield. (I'll understand if this is replaced by one of those ""comment deleted by author" notes, Ken.)MattAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-64371696309700632892011-06-07T20:43:22.084-07:002011-06-07T20:43:22.084-07:00My earlier invitation to take you to lunch on one ...My earlier invitation to take you to lunch on one of the Seattle home stands you work has been greeted with silence so far but still stands if you get time later in the year, Ken.<br /><br />I'm a big radio and baseball fan and it'd be fun. For me, anyway!<br /><br />Best, bean@kroq.combeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-50128199962021288492011-06-07T20:37:49.939-07:002011-06-07T20:37:49.939-07:00Pioneer Square has the Seattle Mystery Book Store,...Pioneer Square has the Seattle Mystery Book Store, which is a good place to shop.Cap'n Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783977137812876489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-19561672600269482372011-06-07T16:38:24.747-07:002011-06-07T16:38:24.747-07:00I am not sure that I've ever seen a runner pic...I am not sure that I've ever seen a runner picked off 3rd.(A catcher throwing down, yes-but a pitcher, I don't think so.) <br />I remember that last year you had the chance to see David Hyde Pierce on Broadway. Chip Zien is now appearing in a musical at the old Studio 54 location. Unfortunately, the show will end its run before the Mariners come to New York next month.scottmcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-60634713620557221532011-06-07T15:05:07.641-07:002011-06-07T15:05:07.641-07:00Ken, hope you'll be making the trip to D.C. wi...Ken, hope you'll be making the trip to D.C. with the M's later this month. Johnny Holliday and Phil Wood can't wait to say hello.VP81955https://www.blogger.com/profile/11792390726196611188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-27017609608331720282011-06-07T13:47:45.410-07:002011-06-07T13:47:45.410-07:00when I saw the picture of the claw- I thought it w...when I saw the picture of the claw- I thought it was a spider and just more of Bono promoting his musicalJanet Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-3741636001294794402011-06-07T13:36:28.071-07:002011-06-07T13:36:28.071-07:00p.s. "repelling down a skyscraper" = i a...p.s. "repelling down a skyscraper" = i am always amazed at what people will pay to do that i will always most certainly pay NOT to ever have to do... ;)tales from the polehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096452255334089167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-29843949762348206442011-06-07T13:25:44.795-07:002011-06-07T13:25:44.795-07:00i love seattle. i have never tasted water more cle...i love seattle. i have never tasted water more clean or out than when i stayed out there a few years back. although my southern accent and corduroy overalls had me mistaken for a spokane resident and drew up a few eyebrows i have nothing but fond memories of that beautiful, pristine city. lovely description. didn't catch any games as am not a sports fan but defiantly hung on for the music scene. seattle was the first CITY i lived in where even the bums looked well taken care of and the sidewalks suffered from a LACK of assorted trash and scattered debris. they were one of the first to adopt the no smoking ban--to their benefit --many years before NYC. oh, and that rainbow-hued gigantic produce and those heaven-scent, heavenly scented huge fresh flowers at the fish market ....ah, memories...also, one of the first places where i saw a higher standard of living on display for ALL TYPES of people, something you don't see a lot in the south.tales from the polehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096452255334089167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-81542222724789691882011-06-07T13:25:36.117-07:002011-06-07T13:25:36.117-07:00The "catchphrase" line killed me.The "catchphrase" line killed me.Mike Schryverhttp://www.otrcomedy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-45602156069325825272011-06-07T13:01:40.732-07:002011-06-07T13:01:40.732-07:00Not to pick nits, but Elliott Bay Books is not dow...Not to pick nits, but Elliott Bay Books is not downtown, but rather up on Cap Hill. Downtown Seattle is so surrounded by neighborhoods and specific sub-localities (West Seattle, SoDo, the International District, Cap Hill, First Hill, Queen Anne's Hill, Belltown, etc), that the true down consists of only the 25 feet around the Ivar's on the waterfront.Jeff_Grubbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326936187418519745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-11394989839712490062011-06-07T11:43:15.895-07:002011-06-07T11:43:15.895-07:00Have to agree with you about the Elliot Bay bookst...Have to agree with you about the Elliot Bay bookstore. They turned one of the remaining jewels of independent bookstores into a shadow of itself retaining the wood beams but leaving its soul behind. Too bad Portland doesn't have a MLB team. Then you'd have a reason to go to Powell's.Steve Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-78727225509049692272011-06-07T11:32:24.822-07:002011-06-07T11:32:24.822-07:00Damn, as a Seattle ex-pat living in LA, this post ...Damn, as a Seattle ex-pat living in LA, this post really made me homesick. Thanks, Ken. If you're still announcing M's games (or just in Seattle) in September, you should check out the scene at a Seahawks game; if you thought U2 was loud, then The 12th Man might change your definition of "loud."Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092811649851644909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-17732678666801374202011-06-07T09:37:52.463-07:002011-06-07T09:37:52.463-07:00As a former Seattle resident now in Portland, I ag...As a former Seattle resident now in Portland, I agree that there isn't a more beautiful place in the country than the Northwest, when you can see it. It's remarkable how much difference 200 miles makes in terms of sunshine. <br /><br />As for catchphrases, as much as I enjoy Rick Rizzs calls, I'm not sure about his appellation of the first baseman's dingers as 'Smoakbombs'.Blair Iveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03428917942590969429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-65082577869315437562011-06-07T09:37:25.033-07:002011-06-07T09:37:25.033-07:00If there truly are "blue skies" in Seatt...If there truly are "blue skies" in Seattle then the producers of The Killing did the city a terrible disservice by actually shooting the story in Vancouber that is set in Seattle. Rain, rain and more rain and nary a blue sky to be seen. Seattle should demand a disclaimer.Jon Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-29549969521416035352011-06-07T09:25:39.947-07:002011-06-07T09:25:39.947-07:00Ken, I really enjoyed hearing you on the radio aga...Ken, I really enjoyed hearing you on the radio again.I am a huge fan. I even bought your book and sat through mannequin 2. I hope to hear you screwing up calls again soon.Forest Cummingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-70653327887822878942011-06-07T07:50:13.703-07:002011-06-07T07:50:13.703-07:00Loved listening to you, Ken. Maybe the fact that t...Loved listening to you, Ken. Maybe the fact that the Ms won a bunch of those games helped, but I actually doubt it. <br /><br />I hope the Mariners' brass read their emails, even if they don't ever respond to them.LarryAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-60758691275068147422011-06-07T07:27:55.748-07:002011-06-07T07:27:55.748-07:00Is there a joke I don't get in using repel in ...Is there a joke I don't get in using repel in place of rappel?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-45493054457572219852011-06-07T07:25:55.810-07:002011-06-07T07:25:55.810-07:00I loved listening to you the first time you were i...I loved listening to you the first time you were in Seattle calling the Mariners games. And I love listening to you again. Glad you had a good time in Seattle.laughsewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834033029645795224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-31654421968720946732011-06-07T07:23:17.025-07:002011-06-07T07:23:17.025-07:00Sounds like a great trip. I laughed at the idea of...Sounds like a great trip. I laughed at the idea of that guy telling people he'd once jammed with U2. <br />This woman, on the other hand, will have a seriously cool story to tell her grandchildren - <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXBlY5CImUUMacnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-85453959910361724562011-06-07T07:20:58.169-07:002011-06-07T07:20:58.169-07:00The Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Hall ...<i>The Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Hall of Fame.</i><br /><br />I went there on my recent stay in Seattle before I went on the cruise. Loved the exhibits, particularly the room where you could listen to hundreds of short interview segments from musical artists of all ages, eras and genres -- and a few by Nichelle Nichols of <i>Star Trek</i> fame.<br /><br />She relates an amazing story of deciding to leave the show after the first year but then attending a fundraising event later in the day that she gave notice to Gene Rodenberry. At that event, she was introduced to a big fan of the event - Dr. Martin Luther King. He told her that Uhura was such a groundbreaking role for African Americans that she couldn't quit.<br /><br />How's that for career advice?Mary Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186261066656584772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-61608604235709464292011-06-07T07:11:51.037-07:002011-06-07T07:11:51.037-07:00Thank you to KIRO's Shannon Drayer for tweetin...Thank you to KIRO's Shannon Drayer for tweeting the news that your blog was picked as one of the top 25. It's good to have you back on the broadcasts and it's also good to hear Ken Wilson, who was Dave's original partner. His voice really bring's back memories of the days when he did live spots for Langendorf Bread and some of the other original sponsors. Also fun to hear Rick (who I think is an outstanding announcer) work for the first time with the man that he replaced (Ken Wilson) and the man who replaced him (Ken Levine).Mike Barerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447874605833321732noreply@blogger.com