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Michelle Branch stalker arrested at Wisconsin concert
Dominick Giordano, 32, of Maryland has been following Michelle Branch to concerts around the country since May 2003 and regularly sends her letters and even videos. While introducing her final song, "Michelle Branch just said, 'Wait a second. There's a guy in the audience -- striped shirt and glasses -- can somebody check him out?'" said Cali Haas, 20, who was among the approximately 500 people at the concert. "It left everyone just so confused, like, is this a joke, part of the show?" (Sheboygan Press)
March 29, 2007 | Permalink
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Michelle Branch? C'mon dude! At least pick somebody good to stalk!
Posted by: Dan | Mar 29, 2007 11:08:03 AM
Hey, she is pretty hot, and she's somewhat under the radar, which means it would be easier to get away with this for a longer period. Somebody tries to stalk, say Nicole Kidman, they'd get barbequed after the first attempt.
Sorry, it just came out that way...
Posted by: V | Mar 29, 2007 11:11:28 AM
striped shirt and glasses...Waldo?
Posted by: stomper | Mar 29, 2007 11:31:22 AM
I have to go with V here - stalking Michelle branch is an attainable goal. Too many people want to start at the top without putting in their time in the minor leagues.
Posted by: Cipher | Mar 29, 2007 11:36:41 AM
Find his stripey scarf in this picture and win a prize!
minor leagues...nice one :D
Posted by: V | Mar 29, 2007 11:41:16 AM
I'd hit it. But she's got a kid and a spouse so that tends to make things teh suck. Stalking a C level celeb is one thing, but being a homewrecker is another.
Posted by: Nick | Mar 29, 2007 11:46:37 AM
if michele branch were ever on this site she would have known to never schedule a concert in wisconson; she would have known something was gonna bad would happen
Posted by: tdawg n.b. ct | Mar 29, 2007 11:48:54 AM
Good Cheese, SPAM museum, strange people.
Posted by: V | Mar 29, 2007 12:05:47 PM
After posting bond, Dominick Giordano, returned to his vintage VW bus muttering how unappreciated Brancheads are.
Posted by: | Mar 29, 2007 12:20:03 PM
"if michele branch were ever on this site she would have known to never schedule a concert in wisconson; she would have known something was gonna bad would happen"
Well, the stalker was from Maryland, though.
Posted by: stopeatingmysesamecake | Mar 29, 2007 12:20:42 PM
Okay, somebody tell me....who in the heck is Michelle Branch? Should I know her? Maybe I should go Google her.
Posted by: Michelle | Mar 29, 2007 12:21:52 PM
Okay, I looked her up and I still don't know who she is. Although according to WikiPedia she is very popular in the Philippines. HMMM...was her stalker Filipino?
Posted by: Michelle | Mar 29, 2007 12:25:48 PM
I only know her because she did that song with Carlos Santana, the Game of Love, which radio stations were playing nonstop about a year ago.
Posted by: Jim Romenesko | Mar 29, 2007 12:31:22 PM
Yup, I recognized the photo I found on Google, but she's only had one or two really popular songs.
Posted by: V | Mar 29, 2007 1:09:27 PM
Michelle, I'm so glad to know I wasn't the only one scratching my head and wondering who the heck Michelle Branch is. I mean, I realize World of Warcraft is slowly obliterating my awareness of current events but still.
Posted by: DT | Mar 29, 2007 1:17:40 PM
Ahhhh! WOW junkie in the house! I never got into WoW, but mainly it's because I know myself: I'm working, in grad school full time, and curently planning a wedding. If I started playing WoW, I'd probably need an intervention to pry me away from the computer.
Posted by: V | Mar 29, 2007 1:24:17 PM
Warcrack. Truly. But very fortunately I'm have a modest level of self control. You are wise to stay clear of it with all you have going on though. There's plenty of play time later.
Posted by: DT | Mar 29, 2007 1:39:51 PM
I'm have? Sorry. I slipped into an Orcish sentence structure.
Posted by: DT | Mar 29, 2007 1:41:45 PM
~snicker~ see, it leeches into waking life :D I'm supposed to be at work right now AND writing my capstone (read: we don't write a thesis, just a 35 page mini-thesis) first draft right now. You can see how much control I've got going at the moment :D
We are doing a 17th c Italian ren. style theme for the wedding clothes, though, it's gonna ROCK!
Posted by: V | Mar 29, 2007 1:47:07 PM
How does a discussion on Michelle Branch dive into a discussion of WoW. Another sign that the apocolypse is upon us.
A fellow gamer
Posted by: G-Low | Mar 29, 2007 2:11:52 PM
Anything can turn into a discussion of ANYTHING. True fact. That's why this is so much fun!
Posted by: V | Mar 29, 2007 2:18:11 PM
um, V, the Spam Museum is in Austin Mn.
Posted by: | Mar 29, 2007 2:32:13 PM
These discussions normally devolve into discussions of inappropriate behavior with animals. I was pretty proud of taking the high road on this one. :D
Posted by: DT | Mar 29, 2007 2:33:21 PM
Aw, darn...I was trying to remember if it was MN or WI. Aw, well, it still serves the point, considering how many odd things happen in MN as well :D
Inappropriate animal jokes...how 'bout this: "Bats Gone Wild in Cancun!!!"
Think on it :D
Posted by: V | Mar 29, 2007 2:41:27 PM
an obscure singer, an obscure stalker, an obscure state. anyone surprised? ok, so Wisconsin isn't completely obscure. people do remember it when the Packers play (no, i'm not into football). where the heck did this story come from. there have been more interesting ones in the news. i'm beginning to feel a little stifled.
(foot stomp) ENTERTAIN ME, NOW!
Posted by: lower-casebecky | Mar 29, 2007 4:02:56 PM
