Art Bell

Marc.Knight · April 28, 2015, 04:05:16 PM

Quote from: Art Bell on April 27, 2015, 08:30:38 PM
Announcement

I am sorry to announce that Keith Rowland has informed me tonight that he no
longer wants to move forward (he quit). This follows a conversation I had with him in
which I asked him to not snap at people. I was concerned because he was in charge of
the Business side of the deal which is a lot of work and involves dealing with people.
Business is built on relationships. He said the stress of all this was to much for him
which is understandable because there is a great deal to do on his side. He further told
me that he will turn his Network over to somebody else. All this was as much a shock
to me as I am sure it is to you.

As a result of this, it is less likely that I will move forward because I can not handle both
The Talk Host part of the job as well as the Music License matters, the Streaming deals
that have to be made, the Website, the Producer he had lined up and much more.

Since I have already bought all the Studio gear I will go ahead and build the Studio with
the hope of finding a way forward. This is not me saying I quit, it is me saying that right
now I donâ€™t see a way to get it all done. If I can find a way, I will do so, but this is kind
of a stopper for the moment. I will keep you all informed.

Art

Someone else will eagerly help you more than you thought possible. This opportunity may make all the difference.

coaster · April 28, 2015, 04:05:39 PM

Quote from: Art Bell on April 28, 2015, 04:04:00 PM
As most of you know everything is once again fine with Keith and myself so please don't ad to the strain by attacking Keith. Attack me if you wish. Keith is a important part of what has to happen and
It is a lot. We have someone to help him with some of the workload.

There is more to do then meets the eye. Lots of work to do. Yes there are lots of ups and downs which I have shared here so you can all share the stress. I don't have to do this if you all are getting to stressed.

Iam sure many sit back and say what's the big deal, but it really is.

Art

I hope everything runs smoothly for both you and Keith. We all just really want to see this show happen.

nika01 · April 28, 2015, 04:06:29 PM

I get it Art.

Hard enough living on this planet sometimes

Marc.Knight · April 28, 2015, 04:08:52 PM

Things change fast around here.

Ms. C · April 28, 2015, 04:09:17 PM

Quote from: nika01 on April 28, 2015, 04:06:29 PM
I get it Art.

Hard enough living on this planet sometimes

And I'm still very honored to be able to be on this ride with you Art! I sincerely hope you still share with us, and those who don't want to see whats going on or be on this excellent ride .. because of the stress ... well, they can just not read those posts! Problem Solved!

WOTR · April 28, 2015, 04:14:37 PM

Quote from: Art Bell on April 28, 2015, 04:04:00 PM
As most of you know everything is once again fine with Keith and myself so please don't ad to the strain by attacking Keith. Attack me if you wish. Keith is a important part of what has to happen and
It is a lot. We have someone to help him with some of the workload.

There is more to do then meets the eye. Lots of work to do. Yes there are lots of ups and downs which I have shared here so you can all share the stress. I don't have to do this if you all are getting to stressed.

Iam sure many sit back and say what's the big deal, but it really is.

Art

I think this is probably a better written (and less snarky) version of what I was trying to say. God, I hope that people can actually respect your request.

Please do keep posting- it is a unique opportunity for us to see behind the curtain as we approach July. Most of us were smart enough to strap in before the ride got going on the "rockin roller coaster." I know that if I forgot to buckle up I would be scrambling for the seat belt right now rather than screaming at the ride operator...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYuKM3Sf9kE

serenity · April 28, 2015, 04:18:08 PM

Quote from: Ms. C on April 28, 2015, 04:09:17 PM
And I'm still very honored to be able to be on this ride with you Art! I sincerely hope you still share with us, and those who don't want to see whats going on or be on this excellent ride .. because of the stress ... well, they can just not read those posts! Problem Solved!

Once again I say ditto. With you all the way Art and Keith. Stress is just a part of it, we'll make it

morgana213 · April 28, 2015, 04:18:19 PM

Quote from: Art Bell on April 28, 2015, 04:04:00 PM
As most of you know everything is once again fine with Keith and myself so please don't ad to the strain by attacking Keith. Attack me if you wish. Keith is a important part of what has to happen and
It is a lot. We have someone to help him with some of the workload.

There is more to do then meets the eye. Lots of work to do. Yes there are lots of ups and downs which I have shared here so you can all share the stress. I don't have to do this if you all are getting to stressed.

Iam sure many sit back and say what's the big deal, but it really is.

Art

Me and Robbie are enjoying the ride Art. Please don't stop sharing.

SaucyRossy · April 28, 2015, 04:18:27 PM

Quote from: Art Bell on April 28, 2015, 04:04:00 PM
As most of you know everything is once again fine with Keith and myself so please don't ad to the strain by attacking Keith. Attack me if you wish. Keith is a important part of what has to happen and
It is a lot. We have someone to help him with some of the workload.

There is more to do then meets the eye. Lots of work to do. Yes there are lots of ups and downs which I have shared here so you can all share the stress. I don't have to do this if you all are getting to stressed.

Iam sure many sit back and say what's the big deal, but it really is.

Art

Thanks for the update. All for moving forward, no need for anyone to criticize Keith I'm sure he has a tough job, let's let him do it in peace bellgab!

serenity · April 28, 2015, 04:21:17 PM

BTW Dark Matter is back on

SixWeekTenure(tm) · April 28, 2015, 04:23:52 PM

If Keith makes any more public gaffes, he'll be called on it. Consider it encouragement to remain in the shadows.

SnapT · April 28, 2015, 04:23:59 PM

Quote from: Art Bell on April 28, 2015, 04:04:00 PM
As most of you know everything is once again fine with Keith and myself so please don't ad to the strain by attacking Keith. Attack me if you wish. Keith is a important part of what has to happen and
It is a lot. We have someone to help him with some of the workload.

There is more to do then meets the eye. Lots of work to do. Yes there are lots of ups and downs which I have shared here so you can all share the stress. I don't have to do this if you all are getting to stressed.

Iam sure many sit back and say what's the big deal, but it really is.

Art

I'm happy to ride your seesaw forever, Mr. Bell.

For Whom the Bell Tolls · April 28, 2015, 04:28:19 PM

Quote from: SnapT on April 28, 2015, 04:23:59 PM
I'm happy to ride your seesaw forever, Mr. Bell.

Sounds a little on the dirty side. LOL

SaucyRossy · April 28, 2015, 04:36:21 PM

Quote from: SixWeekTenure(tm) on April 28, 2015, 04:23:52 PM
If Keith makes any more public gaffes, he'll be called on it. Consider it encouragement to remain in the shadows.

Ooooooh you're gonna call him on it eh? You's a tough one.

mrswizard · April 28, 2015, 04:38:49 PM

Quote from: Art Bell on April 28, 2015, 04:04:00 PM
As most of you know everything is once again fine with Keith and myself so please don't ad to the strain by attacking Keith. Attack me if you wish. Keith is a important part of what has to happen and
It is a lot. We have someone to help him with some of the workload.

There is more to do then meets the eye. Lots of work to do. Yes there are lots of ups and downs which I have shared here so you can all share the stress. I don't have to do this if you all are getting to stressed.

Iam sure many sit back and say what's the big deal, but it really is.

Art

I prefer the ups myself... Go for it Art!

paladin1991 · April 28, 2015, 04:40:01 PM

Quote from: Bleefy on April 28, 2015, 12:38:46 PM

Does this mean no GabCast tonight, then?

Do we need one? Ler's all just do some drinking.

SixWeekTenure(tm) · April 28, 2015, 04:45:31 PM

Quote from: SaucyRossy on April 28, 2015, 04:36:21 PM
Ooooooh you're gonna call him on it eh? You's a tough one.

No, we wouldn't want to bruise his sensitive wittle ego, would we?

Bleefy · April 28, 2015, 04:48:22 PM

Quote from: paladin1991 on April 28, 2015, 04:40:01 PM
Do we need one? Ler's all just do some drinking.

We need the GabCast, always.

...And I've reported myself.

chefist · April 28, 2015, 04:51:13 PM

Love this codependent dysfunctional family!

ItsOver · April 28, 2015, 04:59:56 PM

Quote from: paladin1991 on April 28, 2015, 04:40:01 PM
Do we need one? Ler's all just do some drinking.

Calling all koalas.

chinaclipper · April 28, 2015, 05:02:39 PM

Quote from: nika01 on April 28, 2015, 04:04:00 PM
Love the music on Gabcast

really enjoying it also! and sounds great....

WOTR · April 28, 2015, 05:04:06 PM

Quote from: SaucyRossy on April 28, 2015, 04:36:21 PM
Ooooooh you're gonna call him on it eh? You's a tough one.

Looking at it, I worry that Art may have just given certain people an idea on how to kill his show (Norry et al.) Knowing that he does not even need to attack Art, but can just go after people who are not as thick skinned could just be the "in" that they are looking for.

In light of this, I hope that Keith can just ignore social media, and possibly even this site (sorry for the suggestion MV- reported myself.) It would be a shame to have them attack people who are trying to help...

**No SWT, I'm not suggesting that you are trying to kill the show- only that somebody will see it as a weak spot to exploit if possible.***

Danger!UFO · April 28, 2015, 05:07:44 PM

Art: Please, even if things are going as planned, please KEEP MESSING WITH PEOPLE ON THIS BOARD! (they'll still listen in July!)

I hope Art announces the show is stalled more often. It's amazing to see how the cry babies come out. Ooooo, Art's a drama queen! Oooo, I can't stand all this! Ooooo, I knew this would happen! Ooooo, I'm leaving!

ENJOY THIS RIDE, people! These are special times!

ponyboysunset's next novel should be about Art, BellGAb and the creation of MITD. Drama indeed!

SixWeekTenure(tm) · April 28, 2015, 05:11:03 PM

I'm too busy trying to get Courage the Cowardly Dog back on the air to bother killing Midnight in the Desert. Maybe later.

Art Bell · April 28, 2015, 05:17:16 PM

No worries, anything that comes from a IHateArt source is very encouraging really and it's not hard to tell. However I consider you all Family and that is a whole different story.

The main part of the Studio gear arrived today. Also we have large luck in that Telos has embraced us and will provide the gear to encode and transfer the show as well as SIP gear for the phone lines. Seems one of their high level Engineers lives right here in Pahrump (what are the odds?).

We will provide some publicity ads for Telos, they are awesome.

Art

Humilia Lepus Foramen · April 28, 2015, 05:22:55 PM

Quote from: Art Bell on April 28, 2015, 05:17:16 PM
No worries, anything that comes from a IHateArt source is very encouraging really and it's not hard to tell. However I consider you all Family and that is a whole different story.

I think I have something in my eye. Or allergies. Thanks Art well said

Horseless Headsman · April 28, 2015, 05:23:06 PM

Great news, Art!

Any chance you'll dial in to the GabCast tonight? Would love to hear you, if only in a limited capacity.

Danger!UFO · April 28, 2015, 05:27:31 PM

OK, Ill say it.

MV and Keith both need to swallow their pride and start working together. I think Keith took the first step by posting an apology. The Keith haters need to quit hating.

A 'Art Bell Week in Review' show needs to be developed with MV and the GabCast crew for the DMRN. It'll be a weekly fan-based talk show discussing Art's show and guests. Maybe Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Maybe taking Stern's lead and doing a super-fan round table show. Sure, Art will have rules like no profanity. Just do it! It'll be great! Broadcasted on both UFOShip and DMRN if desired.

Art and MITD needs everyone to come together. Don't let Dave and the Davebots win!

b_dubb · April 28, 2015, 05:28:02 PM

Quote from: Bleefy on April 28, 2015, 12:38:46 PM

Does this mean no GabCast tonight, then?

See this is why Art needs someone to handle PR. People are getting fed up with the yes/no waffling back and forth. A good PR pro would keep a lid on this crap until the chance of actually launching the show was reduced to ash.

PrairieGhost · April 28, 2015, 05:28:40 PM

Quote from: Art Bell on April 28, 2015, 05:17:16 PM
No worries, anything that comes from a IHateArt source is very encouraging really and it's not hard to tell. However I consider you all Family and that is a whole different story.

The main part of the Studio gear arrived today. Also we have large luck in that Telos has embraced us and will provide the gear to encode and transfer the show as well as SIP gear for the phone lines. Seems one of their high level Engineers lives right here in Pahrump (what are the odds?).

We will provide some publicity ads for Telos, they are awesome.

Art

That is great new Art. That was awesome of them to do that for you.