Ginger Reyes Myspace Update

[chris1979]

From Ginger Reyes myspace: Link

Pumpkin

Hi! So, as most of you know now, I am a Pumpkin. I am extremely happy and blessed to be a part of this band. I want to thank all of you who have written me such nice and encouraging messages. They do put a smile on my face Since I will be pretty busy, I wont be working on Ginger Sling stuff for a while. I will still try to write here and there and will post new songs whenever I can. Please feel free to hang out and listen to my music. I'll try to update my site whenever possible.
Thanks again and God bless!
Ginger

Now kill me for the lack of new information.

[panopticon]

"a part of this band"...sounds a little more official than just a touring musician.

[panopticon]

May the grace of mother be with you Ginger!

[MisterSquishyHalo]

'I am a Pumpkin'

Okay, so its a done deal now.

Lets drop the touring musician crap.

If they are smart, just like pearl jam, to keep the band going, when the pumpkins are off..they can work on their 'side' projects.

[RockLobster]

she's a touring musician. they are not part of the band. until they write songs for the band they are just tools for billy to use.

[panopticon]

Originally Posted by RockLobster

she's a touring musician. they are not part of the band. until they write songs for the band they are just tools for billy to use.

Bet she'd be good with your tool

AMIRIGHT?

[deadaswarhol]

Originally Posted by RockLobster

she's a touring musician. they are not part of the band. until they write songs for the band they are just tools for billy to use.

d'arcy?

[MisterSquishyHalo]

Originally Posted by deadaswarhol

d'arcy?

.

[Anvil Hands]

Could be like the Genesis set up.

Only the Duo record the music and then they tour with the same
musicians.

that would at least be nice to have the touring members be constant.

if they get into the studio good for them.

they may want to stay out though.

[MisterSquishyHalo]

I think creatively, eventually they will want to be a part of the music making process. If the way Jimmy talks about how connected he felt to the 2 new members, about how their spirit was in tune with the pumpkins or whatever, maybe they can contribute something worthwhile.

[sppunk]

It's Billy Corgan & the Smashing Pumpkins.

No different than Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. b0lly will use whatever musician he can for tours.

[deadaswarhol]

Originally Posted by MisterSquishyHalo

I think creatively, eventually they will want to be a part of the music making process. If the way Jimmy talks about how connected he felt to the 2 new members, about how their spirit was in tune with the pumpkins or whatever, maybe they can contribute something worthwhile.

he really just meant he got a stiffy

[drbenway]

she's a touring musician. they are not part of the band. until they write songs for the band they are just tools for billy to use.

Jimmy?

[DougieZero]

Originally Posted by RockLobster

until they write songs for the band they are just tools for billy to use.

They are going to write songs together in Asheville according to the residency press release.

[davskij]

Originally Posted by DougieZero

They are going to write songs together in Asheville according to the residency press release.

more info please!

[Pheeew]

Originally Posted by davskij

more info please!

WOW!!! AC Entertainment and The Orange Peel are proud to announce that alt-rock legends THE SMASHING PUMPKINS will perform a nine-show residency June 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, and July 2, 3 and 5 at THE ORANGE PEEL in Asheville, NC. In anticipation of the release of ZEITGEIST, their sixth album and first of new material since 2000, The Smashing Pumpkins announced this special and intimate residency, in addition to eight nights at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco. The band's set lists will vary from night to night to ******* songs from Zeitgeist, Pumpkins' classics, retooled songs that didn’t make it onto the new disc, and even tunes written the day of the show. Fans get the unique opportunity to see the Pumpkins inside the process of impromptu creation and taking chances in the hope of taking fans, and their music, to new places. Fans are invited to capture the concerts with audio and video recorders. Tickets for these special general admission all-ages shows go on sale Sunday, May 20, at 1pm ONLY via www.theorangepeel.net or www.ticketweb.com. Tickets are $20, plus applicable service fees. Two-ticket limit per person. Purchaser must pick up tickets at the box office night-of-show only. Ticket-holders must immediately enter the venue. Photo ID required for ticket pick-up. Tickets are non-transferable. No refunds or exchanges.

[DougieZero]

Originally Posted by davskij

more info please!

"According to a spokesperson, the Pumpkins will be digging deep into their back catalog and playing material from their new album, "Zeitgeist," due July 10 via Martha's Music/Reprise. The band may even play songs "written on the day of the show."

Residency gigs usually turn into large parties... by day 4 they will be doing covers of Kiss songs .

[theghostchild]

Ginger, I am so glad you are with us!

[starlaluna]

that still doesn't mean she will help write them. Maybe Ginger just says she is a Pumpkin because it just sounds better for her cred than "I am touring for the Pumpkins."
Did Melissa say she was a Pumpkin? And she just helped tour with them.

[Floppy Nono]

melissa played bass on the recording of rock on, i believe.

[Runsaber]

[quote=DougieZero] "written on the day of the show[/b]."
QUOTE]


...by billy corgan, and taught to his monkeys the day of the show.

come on, now.

[wHATcOLOR]

blessed bless god god god god bless

[theghostchild]

I am sure this may have been posted...but now at least confirmed Ginger's connection to Sierra Swan. I knew Ginger had worked with Linda Perry, but this has obviously got to be how Ginger and the Pumpkins were introduced to each other...anyways, this was taken off CDBaby.com:

Ginger Sling
Being the bass player and one of the main singer/songwriters in her previous band, Ginger had the opportunity do many exciting things. With her band she has toured the United States many times over including performing on the Vans Warped Tour for two years in a row. She has toured the UK five times in the past year, for months at a time. She has done two USO tours after 9/11 playing shows in Bosnia, Kosovo and Germany. She has recorded on and released an album for EMI's Tooth and Nail Records and received a gold record for the sale of 500,000 copies for a recording on the Freaky Friday Soundtrack in 2003. From 2001-2002 Ginger was also the bass player for an A&M Records band where she had the opportunity to work with legendary producers John Porter and Michael Beinhorn. She has also performed live with producer Linda Perry and fellow solo artist Sierra Swan twice in the past few months.

[theghostchild]

Let me be the first to blast myself....this is old news. Sorries all around.

[RenewRevive]

so she's still planning on writing material for her other project. looks like billy is exercising "executive control" on the songwriting. actually, i think jeff is more likely to get involved creatively, with his old band being defunct. billy would freak out if ginger presented a pop-punk ditty for his approval.

[caliphornia]

i love ginger.


she can silverfuck me, anytime.

[McCollum]

They should let Ginger sing I Melt With You at some of the residency shows.

[Radiofred]

They're not pumpkins. Put it this way, If D'arcy and James told Billy we want to come back Billy would instantly get rid of the other two and BEHOLD!....The Smashing Pumpkins.

[caliphornia]

Originally Posted by Radiofred

They're not pumpkins. Put it this way, If D'arcy and James told Billy we want to come back Billy would instantly get rid of the other two and BEHOLD!....The Smashing Pumpkins.

haha, you wish.


nastolgia's a bitch, ain't it

[theghostchild]

Originally Posted by caliphornia

i love ginger.


she can silverfuck me, anytime.

You are gonna have a fight on your hands....Ginger is a Pumpkin Goddess!