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caradeirects commented on Madeline's Christmas
A fabulous holiday musical appropriate for all ages! A terrific way to get in the Christmas spirit. Tickets available at all local Wegmans. Hope to see you at the show!
bellapasta posted a photo for Bella Pasta Cafe
Alexa wrote about Chocolate and Vines
The best chocolates, great coffee, the whole feel is really wonderful. They did a great job with the space. Great for parties! The owners really care about their business and are very knowledgeable about wine, chocolate, coffee... exciting addition to the NOTA
Tepper commented on Humphrey House retains charm
My wife and I come to the Rochester area several times a year. We heard about Humphrey House, and tried it. The mixed drinks were very good, the food was great (well seasoned and expertly cooked), and the service was exceptional. Now, it's become a tradition that, whenever we visit Rochester, we invite our area friends to meet us at the Humphrey House for dinner. We find the prime rib (rare) is as good or better than we've had anywhere, and the fish dishes are particularly innovative and delicious.
diane48 wrote about Chilango's Mexican Restaurant
We went to Chilango's new location with a bunch of friends last Friday. The new space is beautiful, large, and has lots of couches in their lounge to hang out on. The margaritas are still the best we ever had. We tried their nachos and carne asada tacos, and the owner brought out some tamales for us to try -- everything was amazing! We are going back on a Thursday night to try out latin dancing It was well worth the 12 minute drive from the city to have an evening of fun -- we really felt like we were on vacation. Congratulations to the owners -- the new place is wonderful!
Knabber posted a photo for Stock Exchange Restaurant
nussenbaum wrote about TC Riley's
3rd visit to this place and the meals continue to get worst, for the quality of the food applebees and McGregors are much better ad much cheaper.
allaboutme1968 wrote about Peaches Café
My family ordered a kids hot dog dinner and what was presented to me, I would not feed to our dog. Then the owner yelled at the waitress for taking the plate off the table, which i might say i asked her too. The owner treated us so rude, he spoke to my wife and I like I was the one who cooked this crap and I wanted my money back! I would never go there again!
PaulRankin commented on From Makyo Star to solo star
I have been thinking about this and I think that the vernacular and the prose of these statements could only come from one person. Josh (Makyo Star's Manager) Whenever you are ready to talk I am. If this isn't Josh I am sorry for assuming things.
PaulRankin commented on From Makyo Star to solo star
I am sorry for screwing up this long post when I first tried to post it. I did not think that there was anything being posted and I know I look kinda foolish. I however will accept my mistakes and grow from them.
PaulRankin commented on From Makyo Star to solo star
As for me being a drama queen I grew up in a very hard environment and am certain that when I was with Makyo Star some of that still came out. I would challenge any of the band members however to tell me of a time I truly dishonored them as much as I was dishonored. I have no fear of hiding my identity and do not need to hide behind a fake name to feel no shame for my comments. If you really have such a profound view on Makyo Star and on me I would like to have a conversation with you in person. My email is metalflange@yahoo.com . If you are willing to have your personal growth challenged please email me so we can set up a time to talk. I am willing to accept responsibility for any pain I have caused and I am willing to discuss all the anger you have towards me. I honestly can see through your comments that you are a person with a massive amount of emotional damage and pain. I am willing to talk this out and be a help for your life if you are willing to take the higher road.
PaulRankin commented on From Makyo Star to solo star
I honestly think that Troy L Smith has a character and truth to his words that is not only profound but also very moving. I think you should be ashamed of yourself for insulting a person who has done so much to promote local music. Every show I go to Troy is there. Any band starting out or seasoned in music he will interview. I am very offended by your statement towards Troy and he deserves a public apology on this forum. I refuse to let you slander such an incredible member of this music community.
PaulRankin commented on From Makyo Star to solo star
I honestly have forgiven this debt and never expect to be paid back. Not because I won't fight for what is right but because that is the essence of forgiveness. To forgive means to never bring it back up again and forget any wrong done to me. I have done this on all levels with Tim and Jon and Dan and Cory. Mike and I never got along really I don't know why but I am even willing to try and heal that relationship. I have made it the consistent movement of my life to heal my soul. I still will shoot Tim and Jon and Cory a text message every now and again offering to sit down with them and accept responsibility for any pain I have caused in their life. I wanted to restore the friendships to some extent. It is very difficult for me to trust people that hurt me so badly again. I am willing to go through that pain again if I must because thats the purpose of life. There is no greater purpose than to serve others.
PaulRankin commented on From Makyo Star to solo star
In my band I have found what I longed for when I was in Makyo Star. I do not perceive myself as better or worse than MS I do not need to tell the world how awesome of a musician I am, my music will speak louder than I ever could. Thieves is a song about how personally damaged I was from pouring my heart and soul into MS. It is also about the money that was my grandfathers inheritance that I never got paid back. I fronted 1000 dollars for 2 songs because I believe in the band and would have done anything required to get us farther than Rochester. Thieves is relational to Cory and Mike as well Cory owes me 90 dollars and Mike owes me 250.
PaulRankin commented on From Makyo Star to solo star
Remnants of relationships was a way for me to let go. I remember calling every band member and saying " I don't think what you did was right but I forgive you." No one answered of course and that is fine. I did not do this for myself but for them I wouldn't want to bear the thought of Tim or Jon or Cory thinking I hated them or had any ill will toward them. Furthermore I was healing and knew from the sorrow and depth of pain some members of that band LIVED WITH day in and DAY OUT I did not want to add to it. I only ever wanted to be friends till the day we died. I wanted to be cared for and to care for. That experience in Makyo Star just showed me that I must be very careful with who I spend my time with. Not because they are bad people I would never slander anyones name as Rocmusic has with mine. I just know that my destiny is created out of the people I spend my time with. I feel very fortunate for the people I have in my life now and for my current band mates.
PaulRankin commented on From Makyo Star to solo star
In the beginning of Makyo Star I clearly stated that if I ever become a hindrance to the vision and goals of the band I would step down. I would have done this without hesitation if I played Harro and made one mistake. I valued Tim and his vision and goals in Makyo Star more than I valued even myself in that band. Everything could have went very different if the bands word had been kept. As for the time invested I have no regrets. I learned so much from being friends with Tim and Jon and Cory, Dan. If I knew how it would go and could do it again I would. Not because I wanted to experience the pain of being hung out to dry but because my impact that I had on their lives and the impact they had on mine I know will follow me all of my days and I hope it will follow them.
PaulRankin commented on From Makyo Star to solo star
I remember sitting up till 4 in the morning numerous times dreaming with Tim and Jon. We talked long hours into the night about brotherhood and building trust and how our friendships were more important than the band or anything else in life. I remember almost coming to tears numerous times as we laid out our hearts and our dreams. When I joined Makyo Star and was a pivotal role in the bands birth I was the one of only people in a position of believing in the band. I can't remember how many times I looked Tim in the eyes and said I believe in you as a musician and I believe in your songs. I also can't remember how many people put Tim down to my face and spread rumors of how terrible of a person he is and how bad the music was. Nevertheless I stood by him as a faithful friend until he turned on me.
PaulRankin commented on From Makyo Star to solo star
I remember Jon only having 30 dollars and I said it's ok don't worry about it. Jon owed me money because we got an opportunity to work with a 2 time Grammy award winning producer/mixer/engineer. No one had money in the band and I had just inherited money from my grandfather dying. My grandfather died the same day we had our first show with ViceGrip. Instead of going to be with my family on that day and canceling the show I loaded my gear and drove to the show to play it. Not because I didn't love my family or didn't want to honor my grandfather but because Makyo Star and the people in Makyo Star were always my first priority in my life.
PaulRankin commented on From Makyo Star to solo star
I accepted this challenge because I never EVER would put myself in the way of another persons musical dreams. We then agreed that I would play this show and then if I made one mistake I would leave the band with our friendships intact.I got a phone call about 3 weeks before the show berating my abilities as a musician and was told your done. There was no care for me or my feelings it was cut and dry. I remember going over to Tim's house the night he called me and kicked me out because he owed me money for a guitar I had sold him. I had told him "this band is more important than me having money right now pay it off when you can." He owed me around 250 dollars for the guitar and questioned the price of it saying it was worth less than what I wanted for it. I then said ok Tim whatever you think is fair is fine. So after getting paid for that guitar I went to Jon to collect the 33 dollars he owed me from the 2 songs we had just cut with Earl Cohen.
PaulRankin commented on From Makyo Star to solo star
I have now chosen to speak the truth of how everything went down in Makyo Star. I never wanted to do this because I still have honor and respect for some of the members of that band. However with my integrity in question from this comment I must clear my name. I am in no way disappointed that I am no longer in Makyo Star. I have grown as a person a hundred fold from being out of that band. The disappointment I did feel when I left that band is directly relational to the band members actions. My "friends" who I would have done anything for decided that I was not fit for the group and never went through on their word to me that if I proved my musicality at Harro East Ballroom (Thank you Cole Cooper for giving us that opportunity).
PaulRankin commented on From Makyo Star to solo star
I am going to repost my thoughts on this matter because I did not know the server took so long to upload.
PaulRankin commented on From Makyo Star to solo star
I was just assaulted on my interview for the Rochester Insider here is the insult and my reply. If anyone has anything they see in this that is out of anger or not appropriate please contact me.
PaulRankin commented on From Makyo Star to solo star
I am in no way disappointed that I am no longer in Makyo Star. I have grown as a person a hundred fold from being out of that band. The disappointment I did feel when I left that band is directly relational to the band members actions. My "friends" who I would have done anything for decided that I was not fit for the group and never went through on their word to me that if I proved my musicality at Harro East Ballroom (Thank you Cole Cooper for giving us that opportunity). I accepted this challenge because I never EVER would put myself in the way of another persons musical dreams. We then agreed that I would play this show and then if I made one mistake I would leave the band with our friendships intact.I got a phone call about 3 weeks before the show berating my abilities as a musician and was told your done. There was no care for me or my feelings it was cut and dry.
PaulRankin commented on From Makyo Star to solo star
I have now chosen to speak the truth of how everything went down in Makyo Star. I never wanted to do this because I still have honor and respect for some of the members of that band. However with my integrity in question from this comment I must clear my name.
