Seth Hurwitz and the wasp
Yesterday, I grabbed Virgin Mobile FreeFest producer Seth Hurwitz for a quick interview.
I asked him about the difference between Pimlico Race Course and Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Merriweather might have a less storied history than Pimlico, but its sprawling grounds suited this year’s scaled-back festival, Hurwitz said.
"[Merriweather] is not an exotic site, but it has its own ambiance," he said.
Just then, a yellow jacket wasp flew onto Hurwitz’s face and stung him on the forehead ...
"Is the stinger out?," he asked. I couldn't see a stinger, I told him.
"Make sure it's gone," I said. We looked for it, and realized it was crawling on Hurwitz's leg near his crotch. Hurwitz shooed the bee away.
"We had the Police one year," he quipped. "I thought we were done with sting."
(Baltimore Sun archive photo)
Erik Maza is a features reporter at the Baltimore Sun. He writes for several sections of the Sun paper and contributes weekly columns on music and nightlife. He also writes and edits the Midnight Sun blog. He often covers entertainment, business, and the business of entertainment. Occasionally, he writes about Four Loko, The Block, the liquor board, and those who practice "
Comments
The word "hero" gets thrown around a lot these days...
Posted by: JTK | August 31, 2009 1:00 PM
Sam Sessa--journalist, blogger, lifesaver.
Posted by: Jeff | August 31, 2009 1:40 PM
Be honest, how much did you pay the wasp to have it do that?
Posted by: Evan | August 31, 2009 5:48 PM
It's too bad that wasp didn't have better aim. To be rid of a terrible promoter like him, would be a blessing. Look at the 9:30 as an example, who goes there anymore? I can't think of a more poorly run establishment in the DC area, than that.
Posted by: johnnycat | September 1, 2009 9:02 AM
Did you mean "bee honest", Evan?
Posted by: bonnie | September 1, 2009 9:26 AM
JC, apparently quite a few people still go to the 9:30 club as it's ticket sales rank #1 in the nation year after year
Posted by: Dave the wave | September 2, 2009 11:31 AM
That aside, look at the trash that frequents the establishment. The only way you'd get me there, was if I were in a coma.
Posted by: johnnycat | September 2, 2009 1:34 PM
JC,
I admire your ability to discount and/or ignore any and all factual data when forming your position(s).
Truly noteworthy.
Posted by: Mark Twain | September 3, 2009 1:12 PM
AAAANNNND, Comment of the Week goes to Mark Twain.
Posted by: TAFKA CantonKate | September 3, 2009 1:33 PM
JC
If your mommy catches you playing with the computer again, you're going to get grounded.
Posted by: RayRay | September 3, 2009 1:47 PM
Maybe the 930 club was one of the few venues that JC didn't get paid a sickeningly large amount of money to turn around?
Posted by: Evan | September 3, 2009 2:21 PM
Actually, Evan, a few years ago, they had approached me to consult on a possible revamping of the interior, but I turned them down. The amount of money they were offering, was a pittance compared to what I usually demand for my services.
And Mark Twain, I admire that you use an alias of one of this country's most prolific and intelligent writers, yet you still manage to end up sounding like Helen Keller discovering a keyboard.
Posted by: johnnycat | September 4, 2009 10:01 AM
Apu just called! This week JC and Mark Twain's team with be in direct competition! FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!
Posted by: JTK | September 4, 2009 11:16 AM
johnnycat, I wouldn't be talking about anyone else's screen name. You share yours with a popular kitty litter.
Posted by: Cardwell | September 4, 2009 11:36 AM
Ah the prince of positivity, JohnnyCat, strikes again. Is your sole purpose in life to insult other people and to tell us how much money you make or the fine shoes you wear. Let's recap:
-You hate people in Baltimore but you live here
-You hate fip flops
-Your idea of a club is Illusions
-Your shoes are worth more than my entire wardrobe
-Your screen name is better than anyone elses
-You hate the 9:30 club and its patrons and your time is worth way more than they are willing to pay
Feel free to add to this list.
Posted by: HIM | September 4, 2009 11:57 AM
Johnnycakes wrote, "… Look at the 9:30 as an example, who goes there anymore? I can't think of a more poorly run establishment in the DC area, than that. "
Here’s a fewfacts you may want to take note of…
1) The 9:30 Club has been awarded “Nightclub of the Year” by Pollstar 4 Times: 2005, 2005, 2006, 2008
2) The 9:30 Club was ranked #1 in ticket sales by Pollstar 5 Times: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
3) In 2008, the 9:30 Club hit the trifecta, winning the THREE top industry awards from Pollstar.
4) In 2008, the 9:30 Club was named “Top Club in the World” by Billboard Magazine due to its ticket sales, management, marketing and operation.
5) in 2008, Pollstar name9:30 Club “The Most Attended Club in the Nation”
And, that’s just a few.
Posted by: Mark Twain | September 4, 2009 3:56 PM