In The Attic in jeopardy?

In the 7/16/06 episode of "In The Attic" from Monte Carlo, Monaco, Rachel, Michael & Pete got into a discussion about whether or not the ITA web-cast is being justified by viewership as well as financially. Like a father getting serious with his children Pete explains that it has to be more about the music. His concern is that viewers will start tuning out if the music takes a backseat to superfluous conversations not having anything to do with the musicians featured on the show.

In this blogger's opinion there has been quite a nice balance between the "banter" and the music on ITA. I enjoy the conversations with Pete, Simon and the other guests that pop in. I think Rachel's dry and quick sense of humor is endearing and gives ITA a "return factor" (Viewers wanting to come back and see more.)













Just before they get to the music Rachel drops a bombshell; The possibility of ITA selling out to commercial TV?!! Yes, if it's about money then by all means. VH1 would LOVE this show. BUT, if it's about keeping the "guerilla" aspect and the novelty of an uncensored, live internet feed then selling out would be over Rachel's dead body.

After Rachel put the kibosh on the commercial TV idea she looked straight into the camera and charged her audience as well as anonymous "lurkers" to go to rachelfuller.blogspot.com and tell her if they're watching ITA. For the record this will be the 4th time I've posted on Rachel's blog encouraging her to continue producing the show. It's simply too cool.









Another thing that's incredibly cool... The ITA/concert backstage footage. The image above is Rachel & E from the Eels bringing Pete a cup of tea as he starts to play "Pinball Wizard."