Comments on: Colby Watkins, Atone Pain Tribe & Sunken City Circus Founder, Dead.

By: madimi abra lvx

madimi abra lvx — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:26:08 +0000

slow to deal, werent we always…..mute point now…how do i atone now?

so many things left unsaid and i cant help but know battles of will are death no matter what form…

i miss you brother….i love you always

By: Loki

Loki — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:47:04 +0000

Hey Sheree, it has been removed! Sorry it took a day or so, I’ve had some connectivity issues.

By: sheree

sheree — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 06:06:26 +0000

Hi loki, Lord David said I should ask you if you could remove my post with phone number? I recieved so many calls I had to change my number. Ive enjoyed reading the comments about Colby from his family and friends. He was a such creative person. And is missed by many.Thank you Sheree

By: Lord David

Lord David — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:53:30 +0000

Hi, Sheree.
I’m not an administrator here.
You’ll have to contact Loki.

I believe you can click on his link wherever he’s posted, or contact him though humidcity itself.

best regards;
LD

By: sheree

sheree — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 03:03:48 +0000

Hi lord David. I was wondering could you remove my statement with phone number? I recieved so many calls, I had to change my number. I loved reading the comments about Colby. Thank you, Sheree

By: Lady Robin

Lady Robin — Wed, 12 May 2010 20:27:21 +0000

It’s been months and I still can’t wrap my head around this. I still see people out of the corner of my eye and think it’s Colby walking through the Marigny or French Quarter, only to be reminded once again that he is gone.
I’ve enjoyed reading the comments from his friends and family on here. I don’t think many of us got to meet his family and it is really nice to hear their take on Colby, having known him much longer than a lot of us were blessed to. But the fact remains that those of us who did get to know him and participate in his many artistic projects were indeed blessed and I am glad that I was involved in any aspect of his life. I can look back on the memories I have of him and the Tribe and smile.
You are still and will always be missed, Colby!
-LR
P.S. I am very grateful to those who deleted whatever hateful comments were being added to this thread. I’m glad I didn’t see them! Some people…

By: Lady Robin

Lady Robin — Wed, 12 May 2010 20:23:13 +0000

Hey Ronin

I don’t have any kind of online storage space that I can make accessible to the public but there is a Facebook page dedicated to sharing photos, videos and memories of Colby. I know it has been a long time since you posted this comment and you may have found the group by now, but even though time has passed, I hope people still visit and contribute to the page. His memory must never fade.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Colby-Watkins/120884837324

Still miss you, Colby.
-LR

By: sheree pettit

sheree pettit — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:52:46 +0000

hello yall. Its Sheree out in Dago.id like to get alittle
memorial togehter at number 1 on fifth.

would anyone like to participate? Lets do it! Im so blue still.

By: Dhust

Dhust — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:34:03 +0000

I have had the honor and privilege of knowing Colby as a friend, and as a performer. I have booked Pain Tribe several times over the past years and even let them crash in my tiny one bedroom apartment for a week. The man and his mission simply, inspired, changed, motivated and intrigued me beyond all things, beyond all people could have. He single-handledly taught me the true purpose of us all: to be free, ourselves, rattle the cages of creative,sexual and artistic oppression, and above all things: love. His true Bohemian nature mixed with his fiery spirit and rag tag team of gypsies truly was awe-striking.

Colby, my brother, my fellow pirate;I truly love you. I will never ever forget the time that we spent together, nor will I forget what you have taught the world.I will continue to spread your message of self-expression through body and soul to anyone who will listen.

In closing I simply must say this for the last time, and I know where ever you are, you will hear me;

“A box of cookies and a bottle of rum-YO HO!”

Your friend, Dhust

By: P.S. Watkins

P.S. Watkins — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:07:47 +0000

Love you Uncle Warren

By: Aerie Skye

Aerie Skye — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:21:10 +0000

I met Colby and Lisa a few years ago while living in New Orleans. Their lifestyle not only facinated, but drew me in like a family in the deepest form. My fondest memories of Colby are camping out in St. Bernard with lisa, psycho, jericho, and the rest of the crew getting ready for New York. We never quite made it, but the nights of smoke filled tents and home made movies play in my mind. The nights of fire poi behind the pain house….aunt tikis….the dragons den….
I miss you, Colby. Your light and magical forms of expression left us awe struck and ecstatic to be in that presence. Your spirits of passion inspired me, and always will. You and Lisa changed my life in the past few years…I thank you both so much.

My next fire performance will be in your dedication, for all the light you brought to so many.

Love and Peace,
Aerie Skye

By: Fred Colby

Fred Colby — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:06:44 +0000

I refuse to accept the picture of a disturbed soul, but choose rather to only remember the picture of sweet innocence that Colby most often conveyed when around his family. We already missed him when he left us last time, when there seemed little we could do to help. He will continue to grow and find his own way as we all must.

By: Rich Kimball

Rich Kimball — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:29:19 +0000

The loss of yet another great mind. Colby and the rest of the tribe used to stay with us in Memphis. We always had a great time when he was around. Being from La originally it was allways refresthing to have some home folks around. The shows he organized were nothing less than spectacular. I hope everyone who loved Colby like we do stays strong in this grimm time. Ill hang with you on the other side brother. To the rest of the tribe: I love and miss you all, and I am truely sorry for this great loss.

By: Angeliska Gazette › R.I.P. Noah + Colby

Angeliska Gazette › R.I.P. Noah + Colby — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:33:59 +0000

[...] don’t want to give Colby short shrift here, but it had been a long time since we had really seen each other. I met him when [...]

By: Charlene Olms

Charlene Olms — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:53:16 +0000

It is truly touching to see the love being expressed towards Colby on this page. Iâ€™m going to miss seeing him at random family gatherings and hearing about his latest adventures. His sweet, easygoing nature always made him such a pleasure to be around. Iâ€™ll look fondly back on our days as young cousins getting in trouble for breaking things at Grandmaâ€™s house or singing along to the latest song in the car. We love you, Colby!

By: Kate Colby

Kate Colby — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:35:32 +0000

As one of Colby’s aunts, it is touching to find such an outpouring of love and appreciation for Colby. Always one-of-a-kind, he was always pushing the envelope in everything he did. Regret that he was not able to push through the pain this time, to keep on exploring on his very individual path of creative discovery. If he had felt just a little of the warmth of this great care gathering, it would surely have convinced him to stick with us longer. Know he’s continuing on his totally unique path, still growing ,adventuring, sharing, and loving…… Thanks to all of you for being his friend! Kate

By: Theresa Colby

Theresa Colby — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:16:32 +0000

To my dear nephew may you finally find the love and peace that you searched for. Love Theresa

By: Jennifer Jakovich

Jennifer Jakovich — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:14:29 +0000

Colby will be greatly missed. He was such a sweet and gentle person and accepting of everyone. Even though we lived totally different lives, whenever we would see each other over the years it would feel like we were giggly young cousins again. I have many wonderful memories of us laughing at life together. It breaks my heart that he left us the way he did, may he rest in peace.

By: Bruce Fayman

Bruce Fayman — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 04:40:08 +0000

Colby was a creative, loving, and intelligent young man. As his uncle, I have many wonderful memories of him and also many painful memories when he struggled through life. He always had a kind heart for everyone and I always worried that he was too sensitive for this world. I hope he finds the peace he was always looking for. We will miss him and all he gave us.

By: George Ingmire

George Ingmire — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:33:06 +0000

I shot one of those Voodoo events back around 2001 – and there was lots of latex as I recall.

By: JOHNGOMI

JOHNGOMI — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:54:47 +0000

i still more than a little freaked out about colby not being around anymore. been kinda in a holding pattern all week trying to figure out what’s happening, going to happen, etc. Dan Noomoon has a benefit planned this sunday @ the Hiho. everybody come out & chip in a bit so we can offer him a proper memorial. if anybody needs more info, etc. email me gomikitti@gmail.com or tlk to dan. I’m really going to miss Colby, it’s only been a couple of weeks since we kicked it @ Aunt Tiki with our usual pre-show craziness then he went & got arrested that morning, but he made the show(STILL DRUNK!), little did i know that the last time i’d see him would be @ hiho that night, & i sure as s$#@ didnt think i’d be playing a benefit for his memorial a month later. F@#$!!!

By: Ronin

Ronin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:42:15 +0000

Would anyone would be willing to setup an online folder for people to upload photos of Colby to it?

I’m sure that this would be greatly appreciated by all of his friends and family.

By: Chris Gage

Chris Gage — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:42:01 +0000

Colby was a dear close friend of my son.They rode out Katrina together and shared many adventures and road trips.My son was devestated at the news of Colby’passing.That’s how much he was loved.My condolenses to ALL of his family and friends.May you rest at peace my friend.
Chris

By: Scott Berens

Scott Berens — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:31:14 +0000

I met Colby along with the rest of the I.C.U. clan almost ten years ago now, back in the days of the Conquistador. To say Colby was one of the most unique individuals I had ever met would be an understatement. The time I felt closest to Colby was when I had had the rare experience of being in a suspension session with him. The show was at the Forum and it was amazing. It was my 25th birthday and so I.C.U. hooked me up. I had never done any suspensions before, so I wasn’t sure what they were going to do to me. I ended up taking two six guage spears in my back, one piercing my cheeks through my mouth and then Colby came over and said, “Happy Birthday Bitch”, smiled and put two more nasty little hooks through my lower lip. He then smiled a strange Colby smile and an odd light shown in his eyes, he said, “You did good nickel”. That meant the world to me, Thank You Man.
I wasn’t close to Colby, but he was one of us, and he will be missed. Tell your friends and loved ones, you love them often, this life is short.

Take Care Man…

~S.B.