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Boomerfest

Started by Jellyfish · Jun 26, 2013 · 57 replies
Jellyfish
Anybody here or see anything new?? I've seen they cut a road and staked the layout but what else?
I keep looking up the web site and it is still under construction,with no new info, WTF. I need to know for vacation time requests.
mis2810
Don't count on anything happening with this. It's either a dream or a scam.
jerry
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Cholla Gal
Rumor has it that it's a scam.
Jellyfish
Thank for the input. I was really looking forward to it. Joe (from JJ's) thought it would be a go since money was spent on the road. Although much smaller venue.
Roberto
Drove by this morning. The banner that was on the chain link is tattered and in pieces, most lying on the ground. There is no evidence of recent activity that I could see. It looked like they had moved a ittle sand but nothing of consequence. The wind will take care of that! Have photos andy trying to load them.
mis2810
I would love to know who's really behind this whole thing.
Roberto
mis2810 said:
I would love to know who's really behind this whole thing.

Yo Tambien. Planting grass in that location, what a complete joke. I just waiting for the other shoe to drop. If it's not a scam it's mindless activity.
mis2810
You know that they are reading this board too! I wonder if they'll give us free tickets? :aagh::aagh::aagh::rofl::rofl:
Roberto
Free tickets to WHAT???
mis2810
Roberto said:
Free tickets to WHAT???
To the "Sacred Laying of the Sod", of course!
Landshark
Roberto said:
Free tickets to WHAT???


Two Tickets to Paradise! One of Jerry's favorites!!! Eddie will be there!
GV Jack
mis2810 said:
To the "Sacred Laying of the Sod", of course!


Ah, one of my favorites. "Sacred Laying of the Auld Sod" I saw it with that famous Irish
actor Gerald Fitzpatrick or was it Patrick Fitzgerald? I dunno..it was one of those two Irish guys.
jerry
Landshark said:
Two Tickets to Paradise! One of Jerry's favorites!!! Eddie will be there!

No!!!!, although the Mickey Rourke/Jan Michael Vincent of the music world keeps on playing that hit. maybe a booth where Hulk Hogan punches you 25 bucks would be a money maker or pay for view of The Dukes of Hazzards Dodge Charger getting stuck in the sand and become a reef.
I have heard a rumor Jon Travolta is flying with Tubbs and Crocket of Miami Vice fame.
Terry C
Maybe Erik Estrada and his motorcycle buddies will come down and do some sand drags to promote Boomerfail.
mis2810
I think David Soul of Starsky & Hutch fame will be singing "Don't Give Up On Us". If we get lucky, maybe a little Leo Sayer, "You Make Me Feel Like Dancin'", or Orleans with "You're Still the One." Love that stuff, just won't pay $900 to camp in a luxury tent on Sandy Beach in 100 degrees with 90 humidity to hear it. That's what iTunes is for! But then during the heat of the day, Starland Vocal Band takes the stage with "Afternoon Delight". LMAO!!!
Kenny
mis2810 said:
I think David Soul of Starsky & Hutch fame will be singing "Don't Give Up On Us". If we get lucky, maybe a little Leo Sayer, "You Make Me Feel Like Dancin'", or Orleans with "You're Still the One." Love that stuff, just won't pay $900 to camp in a luxury tent on Sandy Beach in 100 degrees with 90 humidity to hear it. That's what iTunes is for! But then during the heat of the day, Starland Vocal Band takes the stage with "Afternoon Delight". LMAO!!!

You forgot the Young Rascals grooving on a Sunday afternoon. If this don't take you back, you were asleep at the wheel...Groovin' - The Young Rascals - YouTube
Last edited: Jun 28, 2013 at 3:03 AM
mis2810
Ok fine. I'll tell the truth. I'm hoping all the big acts are a no show and Leif Garrett and Shaun Cassidy will show up instead. I would've asked for Andy Gibb, but he's with Zappa.
Kenny
The hell with Deep Purple and Smoke on the water, lets... go back jack... do it again.... Steely Dan - Do It Again With (Lyrics) - YouTube
PitiquitoRosy
mis2810 said:
I would love to know who's really behind this whole thing.


His name is Henry Altman. Google him to find that he's a real estate developer and internet radio expat "Retire Abroad"-type salesman. Nothing to indicate he's ever done a concert previously. I've said from the beginning, this simply isn't going to happen. I feel bad for those who are out money, but it isn't like they weren't warned.
mis2810
PitiquitoRosy said:
His name is Henry Altman. Google him to find that he's a real estate developer and internet radio expat "Retire Abroad"-type salesman. Nothing to indicate he's ever done a concert previously. I've said from the beginning, this simply isn't going to happen. I feel bad for those who are out money, but it isn't like they weren't warned.
How many people do you think bought tickets? I would love to see the disclaimer language on the tickets too. I'll bet there weren't even actual tickets printed. Maybe a confirmation e-mail paying by credit card via the internet. Still, I'd love to see the disclaimer language. Rosy - P.S. Danny says "Hola Madrina!" LOL
Roberto
I'd be shocked if anyone actually bought a ticket given the process. Of course there's one born every minute. I knew a gent that had a place in Penasco who fell for the Nigerian scam 5 or 6 times !! Each time he told friends that he was going to get the money this time. Unbelievable yes, and he was a tight a## with money. Odd as he was not delusional about other stuff. He was completely wiped out and recently died.
jerry
Roberto said:
I'd be shocked if anyone actually bought a ticket given the process. Of course there's one born every minute. I knew a gent that had a place in Penasco who fell for the Nigerian scam 5 or 6 times !! Each time he told friends that he was going to get the money this time. Unbelievable yes, and he was a tight a## with money. Odd as he was not delusional about other stuff. He was completely wiped out and recently died.

Death by Nigerian General....you should writ it up!
jerry
mis2810 said:
How many people do you think bought tickets? I would love to see the disclaimer language on the tickets too. I'll bet there weren't even actual tickets printed. Maybe a confirmation e-mail paying by credit card via the internet. Still, I'd love to see the disclaimer language. Rosy - P.S. Danny says "Hola Madrina!" LOL

Altman owns a ghost subdivision on the way to El Golfo. maybe he is doing this just to get a mailing list?
Roberto
I would certainly say he is trying to sell a development there but bet he owns nothing. Besides all that up and down stuff is on an Ejido, I'm pretty sure.
Stuart
PitiquitoRosy said:
His name is Henry Altman. Google him to find that he's a real estate developer and internet radio expat "Retire Abroad"-type salesman. Nothing to indicate he's ever done a concert previously. I've said from the beginning, this simply isn't going to happen. I feel bad for those who are out money, but it isn't like they weren't warned.


If we have not one single other thing to boast about on this forum, we can take pride that we have the best scam filters of ANY forum!! We know 'um when we see 'um and we call it like it is. I still remember the 1st time I read anything about Liberty Cove and how the DING! DING! DING! ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! noise went off in my head. :puff:
playaperro
Anybody heard of Infected Mushroom that will be playing at Boomerfest? http://infected-mushroom.com/events/mexico-sonora-puerto-penasco-rocky-point-fest-2013/
jerry
I see that Infected Mushroom billboard...must be big in Mexico? Israeli Trance band
dry heat
playaperro said:
Anybody heard of Infected Mushroom that will be playing at Boomerfest? Mexico, Puerto Peñasco (SON) – Boomerfest Days / Rocky Point Fest 2013 | Infected Mushroom

Its a trance group. Don't think it goes with the boomer crowd (more like what the children of the boomers listen to). Just replace shrooms with Ecstasy
jerry
dry heat said:
Its a trance group. Don't think it goes with the boomer crowd (more like what the children of the boomers listen to). Just replace shrooms with Ecstasy

It is the kind of music that makes you give away your Pigeon Coop,renounce MMA fighting and move to Goa India and just live man.
marybna
I saw the ads but really didn't think much of it until I got a call from a Canadian that had rented my Green Valley house. They heard about it in Canada and knew about RP from being here. My manager in RP has not blocked my unit for the dates and they manage a lot of property. Is the general feeling down there, that this will never happen?
Roberto
marybna said:
Is the general feeling down there, that this will never happen?


A very definate yes that this will not happen at least where and when and who as alluded to in the various descriptions offered to date.
Roberto
Here are some photos of the banner that prove this event will happen.DSCN0132.jpgDSCN0131.jpg
GV Jack
I was down there last year during those dates and believe I got a pretty good preview of where my ultimate journey will take me.
playaperro
Was at my fav bar last night and rumor has it that George Lopez and Sinbad are two of the three comedy acts signed on. Man those budlight Lime & Rita's were pretty good!
dry heat
If it does happen, it will probably showcase acts that typically perform at Indian casinos.
Pinky
playaperro said:
Was at my fav bar last night and rumor has it that George Lopez and Sinbad are two of the three comedy acts signed on. Man those budlight Lime & Rita's were pretty good!


Sinbad!!!! Wow, those $1,500 VIP meet and greet tickets are looking like a real bargain. I heard that after his most recent bankruptcy Sinbad was running a lemonade stand in front of his soon to be foreclosed house.
mexicoruss
My only question........"who took who?" I can't figure it out and was on the ground - it could have been great!
jerry
Hmmmm San Luis scammed by fake Mana concert
Authorities have launched an investigation after a small border city says it was ripped off by scammers posing as concert bookers for the Mexican rock band Mana.


San Luis officials said the city was swindled out of $50,000 in 2012 when it wired money to what they thought was a concert-booking agency in Mexico, the Yuma Sun reported.


The money was to pay for the Grammy-award-winning Mana to play at the city's Barrier 2 Bridge conference.


But Mana never showed up.


The supposed booking agency failed to respond to repeated phone calls and emails from the city seeking a refund.


The San Luis City Council has voted to write off the money as lost funds.
Mexico Joe
jerry said:
Hmmmm San Luis scammed by fake Mana concert
Authorities have launched an investigation after a small border city says it was ripped off by scammers posing as concert bookers for the Mexican rock band Mana.


San Luis officials said the city was swindled out of $50,000 in 2012 when it wired money to what they thought was a concert-booking agency in Mexico, the Yuma Sun reported.


The money was to pay for the Grammy-award-winning Mana to play at the city's Barrier 2 Bridge conference.


But Mana never showed up.


The supposed booking agency failed to respond to repeated phone calls and emails from the city seeking a refund.


The San Luis City Council has voted to write off the money as lost funds.



If you know who Mana is, $50,000 would be EXTREMELY cheap considering they are the U2 of the Latin World.
beachlover56
Boomerfest Rescheduled - Yet Again!

I have it from a very good source that Boomerfest has yet again been rescheduled - now set for June 2014!
Pinky
I think their track record of non performance makes it clear that Boomerfest will NEVER happen. As was pointed out last year, even if these so-called promoters had a suitcase full of money, no agent would ever sell a show to them. Clearly that is the case as they can't ever seem to announce an artist lineup.
Roberto
Someone removed the fragments of the banner I photographed from the fence !!
dry heat
for entertainment purposes only...
Boomer Fest Days Announcement - Mexico Tourism Board Los Angeles - YouTube

boomerfest official announcement video
mis2810
beachlover56 said:
I have it from a very good source that Boomerfest has yet again been rescheduled - now set for June 2014!


What a complete joke these people are!
Terry C
They are waiting to hear what the Hacienda taxes will be to all the bands that will come (showup). lol
Kenny
Bob Livingstone is no longer with Thunder Raceway in show low. Word is he's stll in Mexico and living within walking distance of JJ's Cantina.POSTER.jpg
Last edited: Jul 11, 2013 at 2:23 AM
Roberto
Kenny said:
Bob Livingstone is no longer with Thunder Raceway in show low. Word is he's stll in Mexico and living within walking distance of JJ's Cantina.


There is a bar in the Malecon with the same name and his truck used to be parked there frequently. Not sure if it iis still open.
Kenny
Roberto said:
There is a bar in the Malecon with the same name and his truck used to be parked there frequently. Not sure if it iis still open.


In some way's that deal was very similar to this bumfest nonsense. I took one look at the pictures of the cars on that first poster, especially Johnny Herrera's 45X, and I knew right then it was nothing but a delusional pipe dream and said so.
Roberto
kenny said:
in some way's that deal was very similar to this bumfest nonsense. I took one look at the pictures of the cars on that first poster, especially johnny herrera's 45x, and i knew right then it was nothing but a delusional pipe dream and said so.


troublemaker
GV Jack
Roberto said:
There is a bar in the Malecon with the same name and his truck used to be parked there frequently. Not sure if it iis still open.


One and the same. Here is a blog from Sanoran Resorts regarding Bob and the restaurant.

Meet Bob Livingston of Thunder on the Beach Sports Bar, Restaurant and Boutique Hotel | Sonoran Resorts
Last edited: Jul 11, 2013 at 2:24 PM
mexicoruss
Kenny said:
In some way's that deal was very similar to this bumfest nonsense. I took one look at the pictures of the cars on that first poster, especially Johnny Herrera's 45X, and I knew right then it was nothing but a delusional pipe dream and said so.

Yeah well maybe, but to be fair to the track. Since Bob L left the track and Darren has taken over there have been a dozen or so events that have had crowd in excess of 500 or so watching mods, dwarfs, and sand drags, so it is not a complete flop theres another race this month coming up with the local drags. You outta come down and see it. It won't change your mind but it is a lot of fun!
Kenny
mexicoruss said:
Yeah well maybe, but to be fair to the track. Since Bob L left the track and Darren has taken over there have been a dozen or so events that have had crowd in excess of 500 or so watching mods, dwarfs, and sand drags, so it is not a complete flop theres another race this month coming up with the local drags. You outta come down and see it. It won't change your mind but it is a lot of fun!

No maybe about it..We always said that they might make a go of it with the hobby classes, sand drags, trucks etc, but the initial release was just nonsense, and Bob knew it! That's one of the reasons he changed the original poster to one with non wing sprint cars in positions where you couldn't see the number of the car. He had nothing. He had nothing to back it up, nothing! OK, Bobby Marcum came down the first time by himself, and then he brought Zack Sawyer (who's family owns a place in Cholla Bay) with him the second time for fun and games.

Thunder raceway is still trying to recover and Don Earvin has brought Sprint Cars back there for the first time in years.
mexicoruss
Well whatever he is no part of the track anymore and it is doing fine. August 27th is the next race that is being planned. You will never see me stand up for Señor Livingston. Darren however is a stand up guy!
Kenny
mexicoruss said:
Well whatever he is no part of the track anymore and it is doing fine. August 27th is the next race that is being planned. You will never see me stand up for Señor Livingston. Darren however is a stand up guy!

Yes it is and it would be doing much better if realist goals were set from the start...I wish Darren and everyone involved with it now the best of luck and much success.
GV Jack
Anything new along this line with the Boomerfest.

We have a bartender here in GV at the AZ Family Restaurant who was telling me how he was going to go to it and how they had the Beachboys, etc
all lined up. I told him not to send any money to anybody just yet that it looked like it COULD be a scam. He was dejected. I hope he hasn't paid anyone anything.

Anything new I can pass along to him?
Roberto
GV Jack said:
Anything new along this line with the Boomerfest.

We have a bartender here in GV at the AZ Family Restaurant who was telling me how he was going to go to it and how they had the Beachboys, etc
all lined up. I told him not to send any money to anybody just yet that it looked like it COULD be a scam. He was dejected. I hope he hasn't paid anyone anything.

Anything new I can pass along to him?


I think you did the guy a service already, course doubt he could afford a ticket at the prices mentioned.
zoniemom
We have heard this is back on for October 2014, but from the looks of it, they would be nowhere near ready by October.