Last chance to see Anna with Gypsy Tailwind?

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• Brenda Johnson said:

  Did I hear that she was asked to leave because she was pregnant?

  September 30, 2009 2:55 PM

• Brendan71896 said:

  I heard she got kicked out because she is pregnant. That's BS...she is the highlight of that group. Very Disappointing!

  September 30, 2009 3:02 PM

• Real Talk said:

  yes, she was kicked out of the band for being pregnant.  yes, Dan Connor and Derek Lombardi and two immense douchebags.... and yes, their Ray Lamontagne cover band will be much different now...

  September 30, 2009 5:44 PM

• KidCharlemagne said:

  I'm with Brendan on that and I'm bummed. Booted cause she's pregnant...try that one in business! To me it was GT featuring Anna Lombard. I wish her well, and hope to hear that sweet voice again.

  September 30, 2009 5:50 PM

• PortlandFolkJunky said:

  Dan Connor needs to hang up the cleats.  That band wouldn't have succeeded without Anna. No one ever came to listen to Connor's extremely weak and amateur voice.  

  Like KidCharlemagne, I hope to hear Anna's sweet voice again. Good luck Anna!

  September 30, 2009 7:06 PM

• boodissy said:

  How do Amanda Gervasi and Sarah Hallie Richardson plan to address Dan Connors' age, poor singing voice, and atrocious stage presence?

  September 30, 2009 7:17 PM

• Fake Name said:

  Excellent catty comments people, keep them coming!

  October 1, 2009 8:51 AM

• Fake Name = Derek Lombardi said:

  ok....

  what goes around comes around...

  GT = a midlife crisis with a female singer on for the ride...whom was screwed over cause well Dan and Derek were involved...

  October 1, 2009 10:18 AM

• Derek Lombardi said:

  Actually, "Fake Name" is not me at all. I'm not afraid to post on here using my real name, unlike some people. First of all, the accusations that Anna was kicked out of the band are false and borderline slanderous. While there were definitely some heated discussions that took place, not once was Anna told that she had to leave the band because she's pregnant. Anna is an absolutely incredible singer, in fact one of the best I've ever heard, but the bottom line is that she is taking some time to start a family. I respect that to the utmost degree, and wish her and her fiancé the best in that regard. As the manager of this band I feel responsible for the safety and well-being of the musicians I represent. I would not feel good about putting a pregnant woman in a van and trailer for 2 months at a time to go out on the road and tour...it's just not safe. I also am responsible for the 5 other members of the band that would like to continue making music, and in that vein Gypsy Tailwind will continue to record and perform as a group. If you choose not to listen to the new record, that’s fine by me…I get it. I do know that plenty of people will continue to enjoy Gypsy Tailwind records because the songwriting, singing, and musical performances will be just as impeccable as the last two records. As far as the derogatory comments about myself, you seem to know me pretty well, so why not come out from behind the internet mask and voice your concerns using your real name? In fact, here’s my personal email address... feel free to contact me with any comments, questions, or concerns. I welcome them.

  Derek Lombardi- GT Manager

  Dereklombardi(at)gmail

  October 1, 2009 11:50 AM

• Derek Lombardi said:

  Actually, "Fake Name" is not me at all. I'm not afraid to post on here using my real name, unlike some people. First of all, the accusations that Anna was kicked out of the band are false and borderline slanderous. While there were definitely some heated discussions that took place, not once was Anna told that she had to leave the band because she's pregnant. Anna is an absolutely incredible singer, in fact one of the best I've ever heard, but the bottom line is that she is taking some time to start a family. I respect that to the utmost degree, and wish her and her fiancé the best in that regard. As the manager of this band I feel responsible for the safety and well-being of the musicians I represent. I would not feel good about putting a pregnant woman in a van and trailer for 2 months at a time to go out on the road and tour...it's just not safe. I also am responsible for the 5 other members of the band that would like to continue making music, and in that vein Gypsy Tailwind will continue to record and perform as a group. If you choose not to listen to the new record, that’s fine by me…I get it. I do know that plenty of people will continue to enjoy Gypsy Tailwind records because the songwriting, singing, and musical performances will be just as impeccable as the last two records. As far as the derogatory comments about myself, you seem to know me pretty well, so why not come out from behind the internet mask and voice your concerns using your real name? In fact, here’s my personal email address... feel free to contact me with any comments, questions, or concerns. I welcome them.

  Derek Lombardi- GT Manager

  Dereklombardi(at)gmail

  October 1, 2009 11:53 AM

• Really? said:

  Really Derek?

  this isn't TMZ or something.  You can't "represent GT" and give a response to the "public," put your own spin on it, and then thats how the "public" will take it.  you're forgetting this is a small town, people KNOW each other, and know what happened.  These accusations are "borderline slanderous?"  haha, they're TRUE.  

  you say you guys didn't kick her out cause she's pregnant, then go on to say as the manager you didn't want a pregnant woman in a van....really Derek?  contradict yourself much?  BTW, what big 2 month tour did you have planned? something you planned right before you guys kicked her out, or did you schedule to right after?  a premeditated Anna-less GT tour?

  "5 other members who want to continue making music??" you lose your vocal chords when you become pregnant?  I didn't know that....

  people obviously know what happened here, and an attempt to re-guide the arguments to try and sugar-coat your side of it is pretty lame.  

  October 1, 2009 1:02 PM

• Fake Name said:

  Best. Phoenix. Blog. Comments. Ever.

  October 1, 2009 1:18 PM

• Derek Lombardi said:

  What's really lame is posting anonymously on the Phoenix website. If you really have something to say and feel qualified to say it, use your real name and stop hiding behind the internet. Furthermore, if you're not in the band and weren't present at the meetings that took place, you're not privy to the whole discussion and what really went down. End of story.

  October 1, 2009 1:25 PM

• DudeBudGuy said:

  I can see the song DC will write if they go on tour without Anna:

  "Long Drive Home From Empty Concert"

  October 1, 2009 3:25 PM

• hiding behind the internet said:

  please tell me you are joking Derek fucking for real- please tell this is just some sort of sick hobby that gets you off and that your dont represent Dan Connor as a means to support yourself. If you do its time to look for a new job- Gypsy Tailwind without Anna is a sinking ship- good thing the world needs plenty of bartenders.  

  October 1, 2009 3:30 PM

• A. Gordon Wackbeard said:

  I love the logic of that move.  Should Gypsy Tailwind delay its rise to fame for a few months while its lead singer has a baby, or TOTALLY DISPOSE OF ITS ONLY MARKETABLE ASSET??  See you at the top, Derek.

  October 1, 2009 4:59 PM

• stillafan said:

  Come on guys. Let Anna enjoy this important time of her life without stirring things up for her. OBVIOUSLY, she's the best and we'd love her to eventually continue with GT. And also let's not forget who wrote the songs she's been singing. Please, for everyone's sake,stop the rumor mill and keep enjoying the music.

  October 2, 2009 6:48 AM

• Anna said:

  Please can we just stop this banter.  I want everyone to move on amicably without any negative energy.  It was a chapter in my life that is closing and a new one is beginning, both for myself, and for the band.  I wish them the best of luck and know Amanda or Sara will bring great joy musically and an enormous amount of talent to the group.  Thank you.

  October 2, 2009 7:18 AM

• bigmistake said:

  Let me first start by saying that I think the commenting on here for Anna is great...she is an amazingly talented person I love her dearly and wish her only the best!

  I feel somewhat responsible for everything that has happened here...I introduced Anna to a couple of these fabulous pepole that have treated her so kind a couple years ago.  Anna is 24, Dan you're NOT...Derek get away it will only bring you down trust me!

  Anna you are being far too kind in what you wrote before....you guys made a BIG no HUGE mistake and your way of trying to make it better is by lying to people

  Pay for what you've done...take the critisim in stride act like adults and move on from it ...and maybe cross your fingers in hopes that you may not have peple walk out of your next show without her.

  Good luck....my real name is Annie Jenkins.

  October 2, 2009 9:03 AM

• TGINY said:

  Annie Jenkins writes:

  "let me"...first start by saying that...

  "I think"...the commenting on here for Anna is great...she is an amazingly talented person.

  "I"... love her dearly and wish her only the best!

  "I"...feel somewhat RESPONSIBLE (If I do say so myself)...for EVERYTHING that has happened here...

  "I introduced"

  Anna to a couple of these FABULOUS people that have treated her so kind a couple years ago.  Anna is 24, Dan you're NOT...(This is the kind of detail that makes you so valuable. You're hired!)

  Derek "GET AWAY" it will only bring you down...

  "TRUST ME"

  (Can we get some help here Annie Jenkins? Are you telling Derek to take a vacation? Or are you testing out new lyrics for YOUR new Gypsy Tailwind song that you are writing for them?)

  Annie Jenkins writes further:

  Anna YOU (You got what I need...but you say she's just a friend...Oh baby you... you got what I need -and I will love stab you in the back when you are sleeping -Apologies to any Tone Loc fans for any missed lyrics)

  Anna YOU are being far too kind in what you wrote before....you guys made a BIG no HUGE (you could easily score over 100 in scrabble-your hired again. But this time as ED DUH TOR) mistake and YOUR way of trying to make it better is by lying to people (as opposed to my sick and plan I had for my Gypsy Tailwind that I invented and the earth, TOO, and other things too, you know, and also yup. More ice cream please)

  Annie Jenkins goes on to write"

  "Pay"...for what you've done...!

  (You know i'm your number one fan! I've read all your books...I'm going to help nurse you back to health...Let the hobbling begin, Oh shit I already broke your ankles...are you thirsty honey?)

  (Wait for it...wait for it...)

  Good luck....MY REAL NAME IS ANiE JENKkiNSs.

  October 4, 2009 4:06 AM

• Roll Call said:

  Name: dudebudguy = KM

  Name: Boodissy = MH

  Name: A. Gordon Wackbeard = TL

  Name: Stillafan - Thankfully = JM

  Name: POrtlandfolkjunky = JL

  Name: Hiding behind the internet = hiding behind much more than just the internet.

  October 4, 2009 4:51 AM

• Alex Trebek said:

  0 for 6 Dan

  October 4, 2009 5:01 PM

• Alex Trebek said:

  Get a life. You fucked up. Move on.

  October 4, 2009 5:12 PM

• Newfan said:

  I became a fan of the band from their concerts at the civic center and the eastern prom. Is the girl pregnant with someone In the band? Did they break up because of that?    

  October 6, 2009 12:40 AM

• Anna said:

  NO! I am having a baby with my fiance who is NOT in the band.  

  October 6, 2009 7:23 AM

• C'monPortland said:

  How about a little support? No one is getting fired for being pregnant. There is absolutely no need to take sides in this situation...why don't we just continue to be supportive of both Anna and Gypsy. This doesn't mean that music will stop for her...I have no doubts that she will amaze us with a killer solo album. As for Gypsy...how can you be so negative when you don't even know what the new sound will be? That's a completely narrow-minded view...so...come on, Portland...I would have expected more.

  October 9, 2009 5:33 PM

• eric bettencourt said:

  thank you C'mon Portland - well said.

  October 15, 2009 4:39 PM

• Fake Name said:

  Hmmmm, "no one is getting fired for being pregnant"? Earlier, Derek said "as the manager of this band I feel responsible for the safety and well-being of the musicians I represent. I would not feel good about putting a pregnant woman in a van and trailer for 2 months at a time to go out on the road and tour...it's just not safe." That sounds to me like she was let go for being pregnant. Also, since when can't a pregnant woman ride safely in a van?

  October 15, 2009 9:31 PM

• blazingbeauty said:

  I hope she does well in the future -musically and otherwise. I also hope her shirt stays on and pants zipped up when it comes to other men

  October 21, 2009 11:13 PM

• Agree said:

  Blazing beauty hits the nail squarely on the "head".  By the way dan and Derek were wrongly characterized and falsely accused throughout this blog. Further, Dan Connor is a great songwriter who has helped so many local musicians throughout his music career, Anna in particular.  Derek Lombardi has also had a history of helping people and doing the right thing. So, Portland... Don't buy into this BS.

  October 27, 2009 7:30 PM

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