FREE HIGHER GROUND TICKETS – FPF DRAWING
Front Porch Forum is giving away one pair of tickets for each of the following Higher Ground concerts…
- April 22 – Talib Kweli
- April 28 – Slightly Stoopid
If you want a chance to win these tickets, leave a comment below that completes this thought… “I deserve to win these tickets because…”
We’ll pick one winner from the comments for each show. The first show is Wed., so make haste! Thanks to Higher Ground.
P.S. Make sure you leave us a way in your comment below to get in touch with you should you be a ticket winner.
UPDATE: We have our winners! Sara Chesbrough from Burlington will be going to Talib Kweli’s show, and Ali Keener in Westford has two free tickets to Slightly Stoopid. Thanks to all who entered and to Higher Ground. Congratulations Sara and Ali!
I deserve to win these tickets because…
Sara: “… Talib Kweli and I are brother and sister in some strange musical/philosophical dimension and it’s been too long since we’ve had a family reunion.”
Ali: “… i love these artists and i just cant afford to go see the shows. i don’t like how money decides music for me. music is so good for the body and soul…sometimes you just gotta dance.”
To everyone else… keep commenting below if you like, but the free tickets are G-O-N-E.
Michael wrote:
… I don’t get out much.
(But I’m not eligible for the drawing. Rats.)
Posted 20 Apr 2009 at 12:55 pm ¶
Conor wrote:
… Im going to write a really awesome review of FPF for will sawyer’s class, and I missed Talib last time he was in town!
Posted 20 Apr 2009 at 10:49 pm ¶
j wrote:
because I have beautiful elbows.
Posted 20 Apr 2009 at 11:05 pm ¶
Jamie wrote:
… because things are better when they’re free.
Posted 20 Apr 2009 at 11:06 pm ¶
louise brown wrote:
I feel lucky so i should win
Posted 20 Apr 2009 at 11:10 pm ¶
Jeff Mandell wrote:
…I just want to DANCE!
Posted 20 Apr 2009 at 11:13 pm ¶
Gavin Blumenthal wrote:
Talib Kweli
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I deserve to win these tickets because I danced with Talib Kweli at a club in Cincinnati, Ohio and it would mean a lot to hear him perform in the other Queen City, since the ‘Nati is called the Queen City, too.
b well.
Posted 20 Apr 2009 at 11:49 pm ¶
Nico Villanueva wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets for Slightly Stoopid because I used to surf with these guys at Sunset Cliffs in San Diego all the time, and can’t surf in Burlington.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 12:37 am ¶
Kelly wrote:
…because I have to scroll past the childish postings about cats and birds just to see the rest of the info on FPF.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 5:19 am ¶
Mike Hennessey wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets because… I can spell “Talib Kweli”.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 5:48 am ¶
Sherry Ricker wrote:
I LOVE MUSIC!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 6:05 am ¶
Mike Godfrey wrote:
Tickets make the voices stop.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 6:07 am ¶
Elise Eaton wrote:
I said so.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 6:08 am ¶
Patricia Morey wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets because I love music and haven’t been to a live performance in2 years. Besides I am 50 years OLD and running out of time
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 6:23 am ¶
Sam wrote:
I’ve never been to Higher Ground, I never get out and I deserve a break!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 6:24 am ¶
Eva Nunan wrote:
…I need to shake my sillies out.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 6:32 am ¶
Lynn wrote:
Talib Kweli
…the mud, sink holes and rutty caverns are out of the road…time to get off the hill
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 6:40 am ¶
Pat wrote:
…I would love to see my daughter’s reaction when her mom shows up at Talib Kweli…and because I have been to rock concerts, country shows, folk and jazz festivals but have never experienced hip hop live…and because I really like him.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 6:54 am ¶
Lisa wrote:
…yesterday was my birthday and I spent it on my hands and knees cleaning my hardwood floor (while my KIDS got to ride horses all day) and then got to make my own cake.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 6:55 am ¶
Brad Riley wrote:
because I’m new to the 5 Sisters Front Porch Forum and it’d be a nice neighborhood welcoming gift.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 6:57 am ¶
Jordan wrote:
…I serve our community as an Americorps member working with our youth @ Essex CHIPS as an Activities Coordinator. Service is awesome (but it doesn’t pay for concert tickets)! Good luck to all!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 7:04 am ¶
Larry wrote:
… I too am Slighty Stoopid.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 7:07 am ¶
saraphim wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets because Talib Kweli and I are brother and sister in some strange musical/philosophical dimension and it’s been too long since we’ve had a family reunion.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 7:08 am ¶
Kristen Rajewski wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets for either Talib Kweli or Slightly Stoopid because I’ve lived in South Burlington for almost 2 years and STILL haven’t been to a show at Higher Ground!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 7:10 am ¶
ali keener wrote:
because i love these artists and i just cant afford to go see the shows. i don’t like how money decides music for me. music is so good for the body and soul…sometimes you just gotta dance.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 7:13 am ¶
Erik wrote:
… I’ve got Talib bangin on my ear drum right now and its pure Kweli-ty.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 7:16 am ¶
Ali T. wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets because I’m a law student and need to be Slightly Stoopid every now and again.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 7:26 am ¶
dawn wrote:
…because I work really hard (in between trips to fpf!) and deserve a night off!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 7:30 am ¶
carol wrote:
I deserve to win tickets for Talib because I am leaving Burlington after 28 years and I need a goodbye party. I will invite all my friends!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 7:49 am ¶
Adam Quinn wrote:
This seems like a good, easy idea! I hope I win. Thanks – AQ
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 8:01 am ¶
Lindsey wrote:
…because spring is finally here and I feel closer to the sun!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 8:04 am ¶
Louise wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets because I would love to be able to pass a ticket to Talib Kweli on to an impressionable young man who could benefit from the messages from this artist.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 8:06 am ¶
Katie Goodall wrote:
because if you can walk you can dance, if you can talk you can sing. Just ask Talib.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 8:06 am ¶
Amanda wrote:
because I dance like nobody is watching and my booty has a mind of it’s own!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 8:18 am ¶
angela madonia wrote:
i deserve to win these tickets because i love live music and sharing it with other members of my community and beyond!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 8:24 am ¶
Doreen Kraft wrote:
I would give them to one of the mentors and mentees that volunteer at Burlington City Arts.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 8:39 am ¶
Rachel wrote:
…because i don’t even have $30 if i want to get my rent in on time. hooray burlington housing
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 8:51 am ¶
Melissa wrote:
my son would love to see and deserves to see Slightly Stoopid LIVE but I can’t afford to buy a ticket for him!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 8:54 am ¶
Tim Clark wrote:
I need a night out with fellow Californians Slightly Stoopid…Please?
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 9:02 am ¶
Christina wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets because…
Slightly Stoopid is awesome!! I love their “surfy” tunes and their music always puts me in a good mood. I even have 2 am as my ring tone. I need to see this show!!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 9:10 am ¶
Heather BB wrote:
Hi! Thanks Higher Ground for doing this for FPF! I deserve these tickets because this semester I’m a graduating senior! Including the fact I’ve volunteered alot of my time as well, at Women’s Rape Crisis Ctr, led a trip to LA for marsh restoration and unplanted box elders at gardener’s supply!
Sorry for the long message, this opportunity is amazing!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 9:13 am ¶
Joyce Carroll wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets because, if passing through this quaint little hood, it would be my porch Talib would pick from which to share a cold Corona with lime and to do his shtick of delivering rap rhythm and rhyme.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 9:14 am ¶
Lois wrote:
because I could give them to my son, thus forcing him to actually enter the outside world and show his girlfriend he does have dancing in his soul, if not his soles.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 9:26 am ¶
Maria Godleski wrote:
…because we just bought a house and haven’t the money to treat ourselves to such a great time.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 9:32 am ¶
Katie wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets because a Friend in need is a Friend indeed. Also, I’m an AmeriCorps VISTA tutoring youth in Burlington….and on the poverty level.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 9:33 am ¶
Julie wrote:
Talib Kweli is a socially conscious artist who speaks about reality. I work for a homeless organization and volunteer with numerous organizations in Burlington and actually I am broke right now so couldn’t afford to go. I appreciate real music that deals with the real world, thus I would LOVE to see Talib Kweli and experience his good energy!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 9:35 am ¶
hayls wrote:
Because my friends have tickets to both shows and I can’t attend because I can’t afford them so therefore I will be missing out on very good memories
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 9:38 am ¶
Aly wrote:
because i have to see this show and can’t come up with 30 dollars by wednesday. also. if i win i will wear a gorilla costume to the show
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 9:58 am ¶
Melvin wrote:
…because i’d rather see this show than go anywhere in the world. so…i should probably win.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 9:59 am ¶
Melvin wrote:
Because its my boyfriends birthday and he wants to go so badly but he knows i cant afford tickets. this would be the PERFECT surprise.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 10:04 am ¶
Heather wrote:
I deserve these tickets because… I’m a hard working college student who is almost to the end of her junior year and deserves to have a little fun! … and I LOVE music
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 10:07 am ¶
oberandout wrote:
I deserve to win tickets to see Talib Kweli because literally today is my birthday. No foolin’. On April 21, at 9:27 a.m., 31 years ago, I was born. And when I came out, my mother said “When this girl is 31, she will see Talib Kweli at Higher Ground in S. Burlington, VT, for free, and then her life will be complete.” True story.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 10:34 am ¶
Katlyn wrote:
…it’s my hubby’s birthday next week and he would freak out if I took him to a show. I would blindfold him from the house to Higher Ground to surprise him.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 10:35 am ¶
jon spooner wrote:
because Talib lived down the block from me in Brooklyn before I moved up to VT and I would love to get a taste of the old “hood”.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 10:36 am ¶
Beth Goldstone wrote:
….he just spent thousands of dollars on his beloved dog who we’re still not sure if she’ll pull through, his truck didn’t start on parking ban day, and he’s still trying to smile through the week. It would be great to surprise him with Slightly Stoopid tickets (one of his favorite bands).
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 10:38 am ¶
Brennan Guerriere wrote:
…because public pillow fights are illegal.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 10:56 am ¶
Amelia wrote:
“I deserve to win these tickets because…This morning, I woke up. Feeling brand new and I jumped up. Feeling my highs, and my lows
In my soul, and my goals. Just to stop smokin, and stop drinkin. And I’ve been thinkin – I’ve got my reasons..Just to see Talib, Just to see Talib, Just to see Talib!”
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 11:37 am ¶
Kirsten wrote:
… I found my first grey hair!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 11:41 am ¶
Serena wrote:
because I am a hard working woman, raising a beautiful daughter, and I have always wanted to see Talib Kweli live! And I go out about once a year.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 11:52 am ¶
Dylan wrote:
….god wills it ?
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 12:28 pm ¶
Shelly Lapierre wrote:
I need a break from the Vermont weather and my two teenagers and a cat that’s shedding piles of white hair!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 1:02 pm ¶
christina wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets because I spend so much money paying to go see numerous shows at higher ground every month. Now I am broke and can’t afford to see any more live music even though it’s my favorite way to unwind and relax from my every day stresses because music has this ability to free my soul and free my worries if even for a few hours.
Dancing+Music=a happy christina
Pricey ticket costs+multiple times a month= a poor christina + rich in experiences
Good Luck to All of you on the FPF!!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 1:22 pm ¶
kboogie wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets because… I have yet to see Slightly Stoopid and would love to add their ticket stub to my collection of stubs from Higher Ground over the years that include, but aren’t limited to: Long Beach Dub
All-Stars ‘98, Sizzla ‘01, Beenie Man ‘02, KRS One ‘02, Badfish ‘04, Atmosphere ‘05 & ‘06, Jurassic 5 ‘01 & ‘06, Talib & Nas ‘08…
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 1:24 pm ¶
Sara wrote:
because my husband and I NEED a night out!!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 1:25 pm ¶
Brandy Thorpe wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets because I am a mother of FOUR boys and my husband and I don’t get to get out much. We could really use a night out on the town.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 1:29 pm ¶
El Coach wrote:
I would like to win these tickets because Talib is my favorite MC. I own every one of his solo and compilation albums, and I know a chill girl who would like to go with me.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 2:19 pm ¶
Julia wrote:
life is too short to not see great artists live at Higher Ground!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 2:21 pm ¶
Emily Walter wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets because I am the hard working mother of a delightful 4 year old who can count on ONE hand how many times I’ve been “out on the town” since she was born. Seriously, no joke…
*** …and I REALLY love Talib!!!
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 4:12 pm ¶
Greg Weaver wrote:
“I deserve to win these tickets because… ” Because the POP Festivals of 1969 and 1970 were a long time ago and like everyone I’m getting older. If I don’t go to Higher Ground soon they will not admit me due to my age.
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 7:23 pm ¶
Thomas Nola wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets because my son and I probably have a month of Sundays to go in cleaning up ourrecently purchased camp property on Rounds Rd. The labor of love deserves this reward. Thanks
Tom and Matt Nola
Posted 21 Apr 2009 at 7:26 pm ¶
Jennifer Baer wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets because I just picked up a winter’s worth of dog shit off my lawn. I’m scarred and in need of healing.
Posted 22 Apr 2009 at 6:36 am ¶
Sue Thibault wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets because on occasion, I have acted Slightly Stoopid and also know that Talib Kweli spelled backwards is I lewk Bilat!
Posted 22 Apr 2009 at 5:32 pm ¶
LiliFoeme wrote:
I’m the only one in this world. Can please someone join me in this life? Or maybe death…
Posted 23 Apr 2009 at 5:25 pm ¶
Jerome Mendicino wrote:
I deserve to win these tickets because I have no idea who these bands are and Nature abhors a void.
Posted 23 Apr 2009 at 7:43 pm ¶