Calling all rock stars, calling all rock stars!!!
Tonight, on stage for one night, and one night only, hailing all
the way from that place where you keep your stuff, we present
YOU!
Brush off your brains, and get ready for a tour of the 90’s:
rock-n-roll style! Here you’ll relive fun 90’s info spanning the
grunge revolution all the way to the formulization of pop-punk! And
you know what they say, “If it’s too loud, you’re too old!” Now
let’s get this rock show underway!
The above coordinates are bogus dude! To find the real
coordinates for this cache, you must first complete the crossword
puzzle chalked full of 90’s head-bangin' plaid-wearing goodness.
When solving the crossword please keep the following guidelines in
mind: Do not put the word “THE” in front of a band’s name. Example:
If the answer is ‘The Who’, you would only put ‘Who’ as your
answer. Also, there are no spaces between words. Example: If the
answer is The Red Hot Chili Peppers, you would put
RedHotChiliPeppers (all one word) as your answer. (Notice I took
out the “The” also!).
The crossword is attached as follows:
Click here for the crossword puzzle in a separate window:
Crossword
Now for the clues:
Down:
1 – This band’s album, ‘Turn the Radio Off’ includes the song
“Sell Out.”
3 – The name of the 1992 movie starring Matt Dillon whose
soundtrack included Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Mudhoney and the
Smashing Pumpkins.
6 – This punk band’s ‘Stomping Ground’ album featured the cover
song “99 Red Balloons”
8 – Name the band singer Eddie Vedder fronts.
11 – Fill in the blanks to complete this bands name: _ _ _ _ _ _
than Ezra. (Clue: They sing “Good”)
15 – Name the band that sings the song “Possum Kingdom” off thier
2004 album "Rubberneck."
17 – Art Alexakis formed this band in 1992.
18 – Fill in the blanks to complete the album title: The Gin
Blossoms’ released this album in 1996 called ‘Congratulations I’m _
_ _ _ _ .’
20 – The band whose song lyric goes: “Doll me up in my bad
luck.”
21 – Name the album the song “Race Car Ya-Yas” can be found
on.
22 – Green Day released this album in October of 1997.
25 – This band’s MTV unplugged album included such songs as, “On a
Plain”, “Oh me”, and “Pennyroyal Tea.”
26 – Fill in the blank to complete the name of this band: Squirrel
_ _ _ Zippers.
28 – Fill in the blank to complete the name of this band: This
trio called themselves Ben _ _ _ _ _ Five.
Across:
2 – This band sings the lyrics: “Oo-ee-oo I look just like Buddy
Holly!”
4 – The name of the band whose song catalog includes: “White
Discussion”, “Dance With You”, and “Lakini’s Juice.”
5 – This Pearl Jam album was released at the end of 1994.
7 – These Australian teenagers have albums titled ‘Frogstomp’ and
‘Neon Ballroom.’
9 – Fill in the blank to complete the name of this band: Chris
Cornell and Kim Thayil were members Sound_ _ _ _ _ _ (1 word)
10 – The 7th song off Collective Soul’s 1995 self titled album.
12 – This artist was the frontman for a popular 90’s rock band,
and then went on to co-write and sing Santana’s “Smooth.” What is
his last name?
13 – This band has a “boy named goo.”
14 – What band released the following album: ‘Tiny Music, Songs
From the Vatican Gift Shop’? (Abr.)
16 – The Presidents of the United States of America named a song
about this fruit on their 1995 self-titled album.
19 – What is the 7th song off Counting Crows’ ‘August and
Everything After’ album.
23 – Name the hip band that sings: “At the Hundredth
Meridian.”
24 – Name the 1997 punk album that contains the lyric: “Well I
guess this is growing up” and the song "Josie."
27 – The band who released the album: ‘Fizzy, Fuzzy, Big &
Buzzy.’
29 – This band had a hit single called “Sister” off their album
‘Foma.’
30 – On this punk rock band’s 1998 album, they asked “Why don’t
you get a job” and claimed “The Kids Aren’t Alright.”
When you're done with soundcheck, and the crossword is complete,
use the information in the crossword to determine the set-list for
your fun-filled evening of rock-n-roll.
Final coordinates:
To determine the final coordinates, you only have to calculate
the minutes and seconds of the north and west coordinates (do not
calculate the degrees). Letters that overlap on the puzzle
must be counted twice as they are used for each answer.
N 42 01.234
W 078 56.789
0 = Number of letter M's minus number of letter J's
1 = Number of letter V's
2 = Number of letter D's
3 = Number of letter J's
4 = Number of letter O's minus the number of letter L's
5 = Number of letter U's
6 = Number of letter B's plus the number of letter X's
7 = Number of letter R's minus the number of letter N's
8 = Number of letter P's
9 = Number of letter E's minus the number of letter I's
Parking coordinates:
Parking coordinates will be essential in getting you started at
the right location. Using the same formula as above the parking
coordinates are:
N 42 01.234
W 078 56.789
0 = Number of letter M's minus number of letter J's
1 = Number of letter V's
2 = Number of letter V's plus the number of letter X's
3 = Number of letter F's
4 = Number of letter F's
5 = Number of letter U's
6 = Number of letter B's plus the number of letter X's
7 = Number of letter V's
8 = Number of letter V's plus the number of letter X's
9 = Number of letter Y's
Once to the parking location, there will be a small area to park
your tour bus (please do not block the pathway). When you arrive it
should be obvious where you have to go. So there is no smashing of
your gear, please note that this trail does take you through
private property on a public use Finger Lakes Trail. Due to this,
the cache has been placed with permission so please be very
respectful of the landowners as it is because of them you are
playing this gig. Also note that no bushwacking or
nightcaching is necessary and/or allowed at any time during
your show. Please remain on the marked path at all times as both
the cache and the bonus are less that 15 feet from the trail.
*** BONUS *** BONUS *** BONUS *** BONUS ***
Since the cache has been placed under certain parameters given
by the proprietor of the trail, I am offering you an opportunity to
put on one last encore for an additional prize. Virtually dropped
into this cache is the
Musical Mind Numbings - 90's Rock Edition Cache Coin. In an
attempt to encourage cachers to enjoy one of the most beautiful and
well maintained trails in the area, I have included bonus
coordinates within the cache log contained in the cache. Please
take the opportunity to hike to these coordinates and send me an
email telling me what you found as well as a picture of you and
your geo-crew (this is not required however to log a find for this
cache - also note there is no container to be found at the bonus
coords, just something worth discovering on this excellent
journey). Please do not include any spoilers in your logs!!!
Upon receipt of your email, you will receive an invite to discover
the Musical Mind Numbings - 90's Rock Edition Cache Coin. My true
goal in doing this is to encourage you to take a wonderful hike
(hence the 2.5 terrain) that some cachers might not take otherwise
and since the cache can't be placed there, I figured I would reward
you for your dedication. Think of this as a bribe if you want.
Well you crazy rock-n-rollers you, we hope you put on one heck
of a performance!!! Feel free to post all your big-shot rocker
poses and Pete Townshend windmill impersonations. We love that
stuff! Good luck, and as always - peace, love and chicken
grease!!!
Click here to verify the correct final coordinates for Musical Mind
Numbings!