WTF Speakeasy?????????

I just got an e-mail with an attachment that I didn't download, because it had a virus. It came from timah@speakeasyband.com and the only way someone would know I listen to them is this forum. So I say WTF? Anyone else get this e-mail? I'm not on the bands mailing list.

Bob

There is no one within Speakeasy's organization with that e-mail addy, so I'm not real sure what that is...sorry that you received a virus.

JGW

[TeamB]

If you think that's weird, I have received some crazy viruses originating from these addresses: booking@sts9.com, waful@jambands.com jb@theslip.com, arielle@kimocksphere.com and others along the same lines. Interestingly enough, this particular email address has never been used to contact anyone at these domains and is actually rarely ever used. Don't know how it got out there, but it did.

[JustBob]

Why would someone use jam band names to send a virus? At least my scan said it had one. Of all the bands they could be sending them from, why is it Jam Bands.

You didn't open any attachments did ya B?

[Dgold at An Honest Tune]

Many viruses today use email address spoofing. The FROM: line does not actually show who it came from, it was \"spoofed\"

[JustBob]

Well, how the spoof did it even know I listen to Speakeasy? I had nothing posted anywhere saying that, and had never e-mailed the band before that.

Pete(management for the band), said that person has not worked for them in 3 years. They didn't know the E-mail was still being used. Hes checking on his end, but what about the e-mails that TeamB got?

Just wish I knew the answer. No hard feelings for the band, I can't wait to see them. My first time.

Bob

[TeamB]

You didn't open any attachments did ya B?

No, thank god. It just kind of weirded me out because this particular email account was less than a month old and has \"wakarusa\" in it, so it really made me wonder if there was a \"jam\" virus...

[Dgold at An Honest Tune]

[quote:c0ad57b021=\"JustBob\"]Well, how the spoof did it even know I listen to Speakeasy? I had nothing posted anywhere saying that, and had never e-mailed the band before that.[/quote:c0ad57b021]

Possibly, your email address was \"harvested\" from someone else's address book (by a virus), or someone else's bulk email list. (You know those forwarded emails and so-called petitions that circulate via email? Ripe for harvesting email addys). Some email list may have contained both you, Bob, and Speakeasy, perhaps also other \"jam\" contacts. The virus/spoofer didn't neccessarily know it was jam related, it just knew it had a bunch of email addresses to bounce emails spoofed \"FROM:\" another person on the same list.

The email can easily appear to be FROM: an email addy which no longer exists (as was the case with your email that appeared to be from Speakeasy).

This kind of spoofed/email virus has been common for the past couple years, you're lucky if this is the first time you've encountered it.

[woeful in ames]

:cry: I also had a virus crash my computer. I never had any problems until i started logging onto wakarusafestival.com and looked up other bands websites. That is wierd that it was because of them though!

[Dgold at An Honest Tune]

*BUMP*

I just like seeing WTF Speakeasy at the top of the message board! I think that should be a new slogan for the band, kinda like the slogan \"Primus Sucks!\" We could just go around at the festival screaming, \"WTF Speakeasy! WTF!!\"

Or how about a reference to their great song, ATF. We could get a chant going, \"WTF ATF! WTF ATF!\"

About the viruses: The virus you got could have come from anywhere. Install virus protection, and keep it updated. This kind of thing happens frequently no matter whose mailing list you're on. Unfortunately, spam, bounced emails, spoofs, and viruses are very common if you use email publically. Be sure to never double-click an attachment on an email, and I recommend disabling HTML in your email program. Also run \"Ad Aware\" and \"Spybot Search & Destroy\" in addition to your virus cleaner and firewall.

With that said, let's get a chant going....

WTF Speakeasy!
WTF Speakeasy!
WTF Speakeasy!
WTF Speakeasy!
WTF Speakeasy!
WTF Speakeasy!
WTF Speakeasy!
WTF Speakeasy!
WTF Speakeasy!
WTF Speakeasy!

:P

[JustBob]

lol, I hope the band is reading this, because Dgold is crazy. Hell, I'll yelll it out.

I guess I could have been on a list with the band and thats how it got to me. I never opened the virus. I did a scan and it said hell no to the dl.

I still think we have a Jam Band virus out there.

Bob

[Dgold at An Honest Tune]

[quote:677fe08a5f=\"JustBob\"]lI still think we have a Jam Band virus out there.

Bob[/quote:677fe08a5f]

Let's pray we don't! Remember when hepetitis went around on SCI Tour (i'm not kidding!).

I haven't decided yet if we should use the internet code letters \"[u]WTF[u] Speakeasy\" or if we should just plain spell it out and really say what it stands for... \"WHAT THE F**K, Speakeasy!\"

Either way, I chuckle to imagine people screaming this at the band. They really do blow me away sometimes where I just want to ask, what the F* was that?! I'm doing it at Wakarusa for sure. I'm getting on the front row, all up in Tony's face and shouting WHAT THE F**K!! repeatedly.

[JustBob]

lol, you have to spell it out. The letters are not as funny. You get to the point on the internet where you read things as they are. Most people read it as the words and not the letters.

Should I start counting the hours to the fest now?

Bob

[Dgold at An Honest Tune]

On Friday, in the Revival Tent, Tony the bassist of Speakeasy wore a t-shirt that said in huge bold letters: :shock:

WTF
SPEAKEASY

Apparently the band was reading this forum b4 the festy. That was so ridiculously cool they responded to this thread in such a humorous manner.

This t-shirt was also for-sale in very limited quantity, at the Wakarusa merch booth. It was hilarious seeing this shirt mixed in with all the other bands merch. I got one and wore it disc-golfing on Saturday. Anyone else hook it up? I wondered how many people at Wakarusa knew the origin of the slogan.

[wsp_angel]

I saw some of those shirts in the merch tent and was thinking myself wtf where did these tee shirts come from!

I was freezing cold buying a new long sleeve shirt and if that one would have been a l-sleeve I would have bought it. Actually I still want one anyway WTF !

[JustBob]

we walked out of the big top on Saturday and Re points to the merch tent and says they have a WTF Speakeasy t-shirt. I'm like what? Then we walk over and they tell us the band put them in. It was so funny I almost fell on the ground laughing. I didn't buy a shirt because I missed the meet up anyway.

I did show up late for the Friday time spot, but only found jimi5A1(Andy) and his woman marylandchic(Courtney). They were very cool and we got to hang out with them on Saturday and Sunday as well.

I had no idea the bass player had one of the shirts on. Not like I was looking for it. I did get a couple pictures of the band and there it is. His base is in the way, but you can tell it one of them.

Nothing I have ever said has made it on a t-shirt before. I must say its an honor. Thanx to Dgold loving it and coming up with the meet up. I'll be sure to e-mail the band and tell them how great it was.

I wish I would have cought more of them. Only got half that set on Friday. Just to many bands on to many stages.

I also never found you D. I wanted to say hey, oh well.

Bob

[RGroth73]

I was lucky enough to camp right next to Speakeasy and Bockman's Euphio at Wakarusa and all I can say is wow. From Danny (of Bockman's) playing the kitchen sink, to Andrew guesting everywhere, these guys made a hell of a weekend out of it just by themselves (Not even counting the Fri. night set at camp MO). Sean Cannon almost had to go to the hospital on Fri. b/c of chiggars but he played it out and lasted the whole weekend. All I can say is I can't wait for these guys to get back to the midwest.

[JNEMUSIC]

Man, I saw that, but I just figures it was something that came about long before this forum and I just didn't know about it. These jambands and there acronyms..... That one ought to stick around.

[Randall]

[quote:a80cbe331d=\"RGroth73\"]I was lucky enough to camp right next to Speakeasy and Bockman's Euphio at Wakarusa and all I can say is wow. From Danny (of Bockman's) playing the kitchen sink, to Andrew guesting everywhere, these guys made a hell of a weekend out of it just by themselves (Not even counting the Fri. night set at camp MO). Sean Cannon almost had to go to the hospital on Fri. b/c of chiggars but he played it out and lasted the whole weekend. All I can say is I can't wait for these guys to get back to the midwest.[/quote:a80cbe331d]

They both are in the Midwest area quite a bit. If you want to camp with them again, consider the below. This is a beautiful chillin campground on the Black River.

Euphio Campout 2004
Bearcat Getaway Lesterville, MO
Tickets: $35 in advance, $40 day of show

08/06/04 FRI
Big Smith
Broken Grass
Speakeasy
Backyard Tire Fire
Eckobase
Joe Stickley's Blue Print
Spookie Daly Pride
Bockman's Euphio

08/07/04 SAT Bearcat Getaway Lesterville, MO
Bockman's Euphio
The Basement Shift
free space

Take it slow,

Randall <-----------

[TeamB]

I started laughing so hard when I saw that WTF Speakeasy T-Shirt that I almost wrecked the golf cart into the merch table. :lol:

[Dgold at An Honest Tune]

[quote:edbb502751=\"TeamB\"]I started laughing so hard when I saw that WTF Speakeasy T-Shirt that I almost wrecked the golf cart into the merch table. :lol:[/quote:edbb502751]

I wish I had a picture of TeamB's golf cart smashed into the merch table with WTF Speakeasy tshirts littering the ground.

[JustBob]

I have to bring this thread back up. Anyone guess who I'm going to see this weekend? I'm going up to Macon, GA to see some friends play(Xingu) and Speakeasy is going to be there too.

Should I yell WTF Speakeasy at the band again? I never did get a t-shirt, maybe they have some left. I'll have to ask.

The place I'm going is braggjam.com in Macon, GA, just south of ATL. I'm going to catch Xingu, Speakeasy, Rev. Jeff Mosier & the Ear Reverents, The Codetalkers feat. Col. Bruce Hampton and maybe a few minutes of MoonshineStill. If anyone wants to meet up and hang out, let me know.

Bob

[TeamB]

Definitely scream WTF Speakeasy at them. I guarantee they'll love it, especially since it's almost 1000 miles from Lawrence.

Have a great time Bob.

[Dgold at An Honest Tune]

I have the WTF Speakeasy t-shirt! I'm going to wear it to another Speakeasy show in Fayetteville, sometime soon, just to see reactions of ppl who didn't even know about the wakarusa vernacular.

[Critter]

I think D should write about Speakeasy for the Tune. Crazy band.
Critter :shock:

[randall747]

I didn't get one at the fest but I bought a WTF Speakeasy shirt last time I saw them here in KC because of this thread.

Randall <----- Can't be too lazy to sign in anymore :(

[TeamB]

[quote:d8d065c74d=\"randall747\"]Randall <----- Can't be too lazy to sign in anymore :([/quote:d8d065c74d]

Sorry Randall, I wish I could make an exception for our resident lethargic. :wink:

[randall747]

Ah well, it's time I grow up a bit and learn to sign in and take credit for posting my BS.

Hope to meet ya at Waka if not before!

Randall <~~~~~~~~~Gonna be getting crazy with JustBob, Critter, and Ethan on Jamcruise next moonth!!!! 8)

[ethan]

[quote:ec8192f59d=\"Anonymous\"]I just got an e-mail with an attachment that I didn't download, because it had a virus. It came from timah@speakeasyband.com and the only way someone would know I listen to them is this forum. So I say WTF? Anyone else get this e-mail? I'm not on the bands mailing list.

Bob[/quote:ec8192f59d]

Most viruses have forged email addresses. Just cause it says it came from someone doesn't mean anything.

[JustBob]

Where The F___ is WTF Speakeasy?

How can we have the 2nd annual WTF Speakeasy meet up if the band it not at the fest???????

Please invite them back. They played all over the fest, and brought a great vibe.

Bob

[mastersplinter]

[quote:02b2640f0b=\"JustBob\"] bought a great vibe.
[/quote:02b2640f0b]

that's so uncool JustBob...paying to play and for vibes?!?! there's go their karma

[JustBob]

:lol: fixed it, and it didn't cost me a thing

Bob

[Chaz]

I hope Speakeasy plays late night again this year! Last year rawked...

[jessica13]

any word on if speakeasy is playing again? they rocked last year.

[Dgold at An Honest Tune]

I would love to see Speakeasy at Wakarusa again. They were one of the highlights last year, and they went out of their way to play extra sets for free in the CPJS tent after their fans did not get enough on the main stage. Plus they have a regional draw - they're very popular in Fayetteville, selling 400+ tickets here now.

In fact they're playing Fayetteville tonight. Where I look forward to settling these rumors I've been hearing about Speakeasy this week. Anyone else heard anything??

[CPJSJohnny]

If the rumor that you speak of is, that Tony the bass player has left the band. Then yes, I have heard and can confirm, Tony was not with the band on Friday night in Kansas City and apparetly has left the band for good.
Johnny B

[Chaz]

Tony is out, but apparantly the replacement is a bad ass from Springfield named Reed. He will be joining full time in April and will be surely clicking by the summer season. This past weekend saw many musicians helping make the shows special including Wil of Bockman on bass in Columbia and Fayetteville, and Dave from the Station on sax in KC. All of Speakeasy's upcoming dates are here:

www.speakeasyband.com

Chaz

[JustBob]

Wow, that sucks a bit. That bass player was good. He was also the one who sported the WTF T-Shirt. I would still love to see them make it to Waka again, but it sucks that he won't be there.

Bob

[jessica13]

it is sad to see tony leave. i will see them saturday so hopefully the new bass player is just as good.