I just know AMJ had something to do with this

Papa_Complex · 07-18-2011, 06:39 AM

They say, "Nobody leaves this place without singing the blues." Well Cheap Trick don't sing The Blues, but trying to trap them under the stage is a bit much.

Stage collapses at Ottawa Bluesfest after sudden storm

One man is in life-threatening condition after a stage collapsed at the Ottawa Bluesfest Sunday night during a severe thunderstorm.

A 46-year-old man was taken to hospital after a piece of the stage pierced his stomach, according to Ottawa paramedics. The man also had a fractured leg and pelvis.

Two other people were also taken to hospital with minor injuries, Ottawa paramedics said.

The stage fell around 7:30 p.m.

Linda Laframboise was watching the band when she noticed the sky was turning dark.

She said the front speakers suddenly went off and the band stopped playing. They pointed to the speakers and then left the stage, she said.

Laframboise, who was standing about 20 feet away from the stage, heard it cracking and groaning.

“The stage at the top just started to lean back and fall back,” she said. “Then it went all the way down.”

Laframboise said panic broke out. She estimates there could have been 15,000 to 20,000 people in the crowd.

Emergency crews arrived within five minutes, she said.

The storm sent crowds to the nearby Canada War Museum for shelter.

Jude Murano, who had a backstage pass, was standing on the side of the stage while Cheap Trick was playing.

She noticed the crew was hastily taking equipment off the stage. Then the wind started picking up, blowing the tarp around. “Then they said ‘Quick, get off stage.”

Everyone ran off as the scaffolding started to fall, she said.

“The wind was so intense,” Murano said. “What was scariest was how hard the storm hit. When I was running, I couldn’t see. It was in my eyes too much.

“It was the scariest situation of my life.”

Laframboise said she can’t imagine what would have happened if the stage swung the other way toward the crowd.

“No one could have predicted this,” she said.

Video of the Bluesfest site posted on YouTube showed a crumpled stage — with twisted metal jutting out — collapsed over electronic equipment.

"Everyone is okay and we are so lucky to be alive and hope that all the fans are okay too," Cheap Trick said in a message posted on Facebook.

Witnesses said the rain didn’t start falling until after the stage collapsed.

Environment Canada had a thunderstorm warning in effect for Ottawa, saying winds were expected to reach 90 kilometres per hour.

Bluesfest issued a statement saying that “due to extreme weather conditions, we have regrettably had to shut down all stages for the night.”

Bluesfest, started in 2004 has grown from a one-stage, three-day event to a multi-staged, 12-day music showcase featuring some of the best international talent.

askmrjesus · 07-18-2011, 08:15 AM

I can't believe you're still traumatized over having to sing the Blues at my place.

I thought you did pretty well, (for a mortified Canadian).

JC

Papa_Complex · 07-18-2011, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

I can't believe you're still traumatized over having to sing the Blues at my place.

I thought you did pretty well, (for a mortified Canadian).

JC

Traumatized? Hell, if Chris Parker could do it, then so can I!

RedRider2k2 · 07-25-2011, 05:34 PM

It's becoming popular. I got caught in this on the Bike. By far the worst weather I've had to ride through...

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-br...val-storm.html

Papa_Complex · 07-25-2011, 05:43 PM

In Baderst? Damn.

AMJ, this has got to stop. I know that Honeymoon Suite and Harlequin suck, but the Headpins aren't THAT bad. I know you liked Winehouse, but daddy won't bring her back just because you throw a tantrum or two.

askmrjesus · 07-25-2011, 08:36 PM

Sorry.

I thought it was a beer tent.

JC

Papa_Complex · 07-26-2011, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Sorry.

I thought it was a beer tent.

JC

It's Canada. All tents are beer tents.

07-18-2011, 06:39 AM	#1
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	I just know AMJ had something to do with this They say, "Nobody leaves this place without singing the blues." Well Cheap Trick don't sing The Blues, but trying to trap them under the stage is a bit much. Stage collapses at Ottawa Bluesfest after sudden storm One man is in life-threatening condition after a stage collapsed at the Ottawa Bluesfest Sunday night during a severe thunderstorm. A 46-year-old man was taken to hospital after a piece of the stage pierced his stomach, according to Ottawa paramedics. The man also had a fractured leg and pelvis. Two other people were also taken to hospital with minor injuries, Ottawa paramedics said. The stage fell around 7:30 p.m. Linda Laframboise was watching the band when she noticed the sky was turning dark. She said the front speakers suddenly went off and the band stopped playing. They pointed to the speakers and then left the stage, she said. Laframboise, who was standing about 20 feet away from the stage, heard it cracking and groaning. “The stage at the top just started to lean back and fall back,” she said. “Then it went all the way down.” Laframboise said panic broke out. She estimates there could have been 15,000 to 20,000 people in the crowd. Emergency crews arrived within five minutes, she said. The storm sent crowds to the nearby Canada War Museum for shelter. Jude Murano, who had a backstage pass, was standing on the side of the stage while Cheap Trick was playing. She noticed the crew was hastily taking equipment off the stage. Then the wind started picking up, blowing the tarp around. “Then they said ‘Quick, get off stage.” Everyone ran off as the scaffolding started to fall, she said. “The wind was so intense,” Murano said. “What was scariest was how hard the storm hit. When I was running, I couldn’t see. It was in my eyes too much. “It was the scariest situation of my life.” Laframboise said she can’t imagine what would have happened if the stage swung the other way toward the crowd. “No one could have predicted this,” she said. Video of the Bluesfest site posted on YouTube showed a crumpled stage — with twisted metal jutting out — collapsed over electronic equipment. "Everyone is okay and we are so lucky to be alive and hope that all the fans are okay too," Cheap Trick said in a message posted on Facebook. Witnesses said the rain didn’t start falling until after the stage collapsed. Environment Canada had a thunderstorm warning in effect for Ottawa, saying winds were expected to reach 90 kilometres per hour. Bluesfest issued a statement saying that “due to extreme weather conditions, we have regrettably had to shut down all stages for the night.” Bluesfest, started in 2004 has grown from a one-stage, three-day event to a multi-staged, 12-day music showcase featuring some of the best international talent. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

07-18-2011, 08:15 AM	#2
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	I can't believe you're still traumatized over having to sing the Blues at my place. I thought you did pretty well, (for a mortified Canadian). JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.

07-25-2011, 05:34 PM	#4
RedRider2k2 Holier Than Thou Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: N.B, Canada Moto: 06 ZX10R, 18 400 Ninja, 11 KLX250s Posts: 463	It's becoming popular. I got caught in this on the Bike. By far the worst weather I've had to ride through... http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-br...val-storm.html __________________ Good judgement is the product of experience...Experience is the product of bad judgement. Sometimes The Faster It Gets, The Less You Need To Know. But You Gotta Remember The Smarter It Gets, The Furthur It's Gonna Go.

07-25-2011, 05:43 PM	#5
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	In Baderst? Damn. AMJ, this has got to stop. I know that Honeymoon Suite and Harlequin suck, but the Headpins aren't THAT bad. I know you liked Winehouse, but daddy won't bring her back just because you throw a tantrum or two. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

07-25-2011, 08:36 PM	#6
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	Sorry. I thought it was a beer tent. JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.