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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: lily1 on September 26, 2017, 05:26:55 am
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Where do I find set times now that they've redesigned the site? I'm not seeing them on Twitter. Do I just wing it each show and hope I get there in time?
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Where do I find set times now that they've redesigned the site? I'm not seeing them on Twitter. Do I just wing it each show and hope I get there in time?
Yes, Seth, the owner, has said he in response to questions about this that you don't need to know when bands go on.
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Indeed one of the most controversial topics of late, many are confused by our fearless leader's decision to leave us all in the dark regarding show times. We'll never know the true reasons behind this.
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lily, when in doubt, don't show up later than 9:30pm.
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Here's a thought: the Black Cat will post a Tweet with set times and then they have an area where you can see their Twitter feed on their web site. Perhaps the 9:30 could follow suit? I mean, I really don't think that's asking too much.
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Soon, behold the set times posted of the other venue's shows.
anthem'd
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Where do I find set times now that they've redesigned the site? I'm not seeing them on Twitter. Do I just wing it each show and hope I get there in time?
Yes, Seth, the owner, has said he in response to questions about this that you don't need to know when bands go on.
Nobody goes to the 9:30 for the bands anymore. It's all about the food and beer. Any decent band now plays Anthem.
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I tried to lay out a case for the importance of set times..two boardies said they did not care...julian was his usual dumbass self with pithy smart alecky remarks...a few chimed in bout the importance...Seth remained silent and judging by the fact set times did not come back new policy remained largely unchanged...now they post time opening act goes on I think? Oh ya a few patted Seth on the back arguing he would make more money and that is all that matters...
Lily, check out hey seth thread for discussion and chime in!
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This topic is relevant to my interests.
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This topic is relevant to my interests.
agreed and should stay a topic vs. hutch's recommendation to take it to the "hey seth" thread.
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Where do I find set times now that they've redesigned the site? I'm not seeing them on Twitter. Do I just wing it each show and hope I get there in time?
Yes, Seth, the owner, has said he in response to questions about this that you don't need to know when bands go on.
Nobody goes to the 9:30 for the bands anymore. It's all about the food and beer. Any decent band now plays Anthem.
RIP Space's IMP show going days. See you at the Rosslyn street fair brah.
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Tell me how the set times helps you exactly
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This topic is relevant to my interests.
agreed and should stay a topic vs. hutch's recommendation to take it to the "hey seth" thread.
It is not either or dude..
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This topic is relevant to my interests.
agreed and should stay a topic vs. hutch's recommendation to take it to the "hey seth" thread.
It is not either or dude..
it's an important matter and shouldn't be buried in the Hey Seth thread....admittedly, this is the biggest news to hit the community since Julian's blatant protest of the Just Announced thread.
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ok you win
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The set times posted plays a role in whether some people go to the shows at all, believe it or not.
Not everyone can be at the club by a specific time. If you can't be there for the opener due to work, conflicts, whatever, then you won't go if that's the band you want to see. The same is true for the headliner. The set times being posted is a huge help in deciding if the timing will work for your schedule.
I really wish that information would return.
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+1
see my essay on the hey seth thread
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+1
see my essay on the hey seth thread
link?
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I agree that this is actually not a small deal. I mean, it's not a giant deal, but it is non-trivial. It's really nice to know when the bands will play.
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If set times weren't a not small deal then why do other venues post them? The people want to know!
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I always want to know, I have a 35 mins to an hour drive depending on what time i head downtown from Rockville. I don't think it would affect my decision whether to purchase tickets, just when I can safely head downtown to avoid traffic. Also, I don't really drink or eat at 930 shows, so having me at the show earlier is not going to make anyone any money. I do buy a lot of merch though and that is not affected by what time the sets are.
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hey seth -
man up, and post damn set times.
the end.
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Hey Seth, I have a fucked work schedule and sometimes am still at work at 10pm or am actually going into work at 9pm. So yeah, knowing the set times would be good for UHall, 930 and Anthem shows.
Plus, some of us still actually take the metro and it'd be good to know if I can make the last train back home after a show or should budget for a cab/uber.
And consider this: some of us try to pack in two shows at your venues in the same night. I'll start with UHall and then move to the 930. Would be good to know if I can comfortably make both shows.
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Hey Seth, I have a fucked work schedule and sometimes am still at work at 10pm or am actually going into work at 9pm. So yeah, knowing the set times would be good for UHall, 930 and Anthem shows.
Plus, some of us still actually take the metro and it'd be good to know if I can make the last train back home after a show or should budget for a cab/uber.
And consider this: some of us try to pack in two shows at your venues in the same night. I'll start with UHall and then move to the 930. Would be good to know if I can comfortably make both shows.
Agreed on all of these!
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Before they upgraded the website, they used to post set times.
For most shows that have a 7 PM door time and one opener, the set times are:
8:15 opener (usually a 45 minute set)
9:30 headliner
That's what I go by these days...
I usually like to see the openers so set times are not that important to me, but I know one lazy friend who likes to go in *just* in time for the headliner band...(yep, you heard me, lazy....not because he has important things to do really or have a long commute. I'm talking about hanging with his pets or girlfriend, blah blah)
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I'm talking about hanging with his pets or girlfriend, blah blah
The audacity of some people to try and have lives and interpersonal relationships while there is live music going on. Truly these are sad times. Is nothing sacred anymore?
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It's apparent that no one except Seth thinks this is a non-issue.
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The set times posted plays a role in whether some people go to the shows at all, believe it or not.
Not everyone can be at the club by a specific time. If you can't be there for the opener due to work, conflicts, whatever, then you won't go if that's the band you want to see. The same is true for the headliner. The set times being posted is a huge help in deciding if the timing will work for your schedule.
I really wish that information would return.
I also find the information extremely important. Extremely. And one of the things that set 9:30 apart (and above...).
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It's apparent that no one except Seth thinks this is a non-issue.
The idea that they're a non-issue seems like the work of a walrus-brained individual.
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I'm pretty sure the rationale from a business perspective is that by not posting times people will come earlier and spend more. For working stiffs with a family like me that isn't the case. I've got too much going on to risk spending money on a show I might miss.
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I reactivated my years-old account on this forum to chime in on this topic.
I agree with others who have pointed out that set times are helpful in determining if I can make it to a show. Having a kid and needing a babysitter means I need to be able to plan out when I can leave the house and when I need to be home. It's one thing with a venue like MPP which has a hard curfew, but the 930 (and assuming Anthem) can be unpredictable.
I really wish Mr. Hurwitz and management would take another look at this and realize that it may cost them some business from loyal fans.
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I don't know why a service the club has offered for years and then other venues followed (black cat and rock and roll hotel post set times), would be stopped.
It 's an extremely customer friendly service that clearly lots of people (not just us whinebags on the forum) use.
Other reasons the set times help:
-When should my friends and I meet up for the show?
-How long can we hang in the back bar before the opener or before the headliner?
-If it's a sold out show, how early should I show up for a good spot because I'm not one of those assholes that pushes to the front because I got there 15 minutes after the band went on?
-There's track work on the metro so how early do I need to leave to accommodate for that and still make the show?
-Parking is a bitch and I'd like to take metro both ways so will it still be open when the show is over?
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I don't know why a service the club has offered for years and then other venues followed (black cat and rock and roll hotel post set times), would be stopped.
It 's an extremely customer friendly service that clearly lots of people (not just us whinebags on the forum) use.
Other reasons the set times help:
-When should my friends and I meet up for the show?
-How long can we hang in the back bar before the opener or before the headliner?
-If it's a sold out show, how early should I show up for a good spot because I'm not one of those assholes that pushes to the front because I got there 15 minutes after the band went on?
-There's track work on the metro so how early do I need to leave to accommodate for that and still make the show?
-Parking is a bitch and I'd like to take metro both ways so will it still be open when the show is over?
It's apparent that no one except Seth thinks this is a non-issue.
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er?
-If it's a sold out show, how early should I show up for a good spot because I'm not one of those assholes that pushes to the front because I got there 15 minutes after the band went on?
hey....who you calling asshole :)
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just so we have it in this thread too:
so...
set times...
a few different reasons...
they were often inaccurate, as we are dealing with human beings not videos and they just don't function like clockwork...we got complaints when the schedules weren't as posted, so we got tired of that
and the new website provider for some reason is now not able to add this info the day of, which is often when we figure this stuff out, so we just put door times now, which we do know in advance
but as you all are vastly experienced 930 goers...how are you not able to figure out approximately when the band you want to see goes on, and how often are you wrong and by how many minutes?
besides all that, yes we want you getting there early and not pre-gaming and spending your money elsewhere
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I reactivated my years-old account on this forum to chime in on this topic.
I agree with others who have pointed out that set times are helpful in determining if I can make it to a show. Having a kid and needing a babysitter means I need to be able to plan out when I can leave the house and when I need to be home. It's one thing with a venue like MPP which has a hard curfew, but the 930 (and assuming Anthem) can be unpredictable.
I really wish Mr. Hurwitz and management would take another look at this and realize that it may cost them some business from loyal fans.
Just curious, what was your previous handle? Were you by any chance "chokeychicken?" Because I was thinking the other day that was one of my favorite boardie names.
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er?
-If it's a sold out show, how early should I show up for a good spot because I'm not one of those assholes that pushes to the front because I got there 15 minutes after the band went on?
hey....who you calling asshole :)
Bravo to Lily, she's spot on right on that one.
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I reactivated my years-old account on this forum to chime in on this topic.
I agree with others who have pointed out that set times are helpful in determining if I can make it to a show. Having a kid and needing a babysitter means I need to be able to plan out when I can leave the house and when I need to be home. It's one thing with a venue like MPP which has a hard curfew, but the 930 (and assuming Anthem) can be unpredictable.
I really wish Mr. Hurwitz and management would take another look at this and realize that it may cost them some business from loyal fans.
Just curious, what was your previous handle? Were you by any chance "chokeychicken?" Because I was thinking the other day that was one of my favorite boardie names.
The D-Plan played a reunion show and a pretty fair kerfuffle ensued.
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just so we have it in this thread too:
so...
set times...
besides all that, yes we want you getting there early and not pre-gaming and spending your money elsewhere
Debate this all you want. This is the one and only reason. There is no other reason for anything Seth does except making money, not one single thing. And it's a business so that makes perfect sense. But to act like there is any motivation other than Seth making money is foolish.
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So why the free water? Why no tix charges if you buy at box? Why friends with benefits? Why no giant ads at merriweather? Why the IMP 930 anniversary party or exhibit?
Bottom line is even if you want to make money there are different ways you can go about it....just compare IMP and Live Nation
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Had this whole long thing but. . .
Maybe we're just last generation's concertgoer.
Maybe this is the beginning of the end of the forum as well. . . it is another thing that we collectively thought of as a small thing that served us and built community with the "club" but it's not like new boardie numbers have grown and as we get older we just get harder to please.
Also, who's to say that IMP doesn't want to be Live Nation (I know sacrilege), but businesses exist to make money and grow.
At some point all growing businesses recede into facelessness.
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Had this whole long thing but. . .
Maybe we're just last generation's concertgoer.
Maybe this is the beginning of the end of the forum as well. . . it is another thing that we collectively thought of as a small thing that served us and built community with the "club" but it's not like new boardie numbers have grown and as we get older we just get harder to please.
Also, who's to say that IMP doesn't want to be Live Nation (I know sacrilege), but businesses exist to make money and grow.
At some point all growing businesses recede into facelessness.
Yeah, feeling this as well. It sucks. And in order to not be swallowed by Live Nation, you have to be a big enough fish to keep from getting gobbled. I, for one, cannot afford to throw money away on concert tickets if I am not even sure I can go. Especially when I haven't even had a raise in 8 years.
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Well different generations have different outlooks..I know my generation always frowned on ticket reselling for profit...now it seems everybody does it
I have noticed the Board has slowed down....
damn bearman I always thought you were independently wealthy judging by all the shows you go to including out of town
I think there is the feeling of the end of an era and new beginning as Anthem opens but I am not sure why...DC has evolved a lot and IMP is following the changes...some prob had a tough time adjusting to the new 930
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just so we have it in this thread too:
so...
set times...
besides all that, yes we want you getting there early and not pre-gaming and spending your money elsewhere
Debate this all you want. This is the one and only reason. There is no other reason for anything Seth does except making money, not one single thing. And it's a business so that makes perfect sense. But to act like there is any motivation other than Seth making money is foolish.
Yep. Boardies really only have themselves to be mad at because they're the ones who erected him as a false idol. The wise, erudite members such as myself have been highlighting since time indefinite that he's a crass businessman who does not care about them. So, first and foremost, they should be mad at themselves for not following the board's one true point of light (me).
That said, if they want to direct their anger in a productive way, they can follow my years long lead of refusing to purchase anything (drinks, food, 930 gear) at IMP events other than tickets and mail the receipts for their pre- and post-concert drinks/food to Seth c/o the 9:30 Club box office.
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You need to get laid dude
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You need to get laid dude
POTW
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You need to get laid dude
POTW POTY
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I think the thread has finally reached its conclusion.
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You are ignoring this user.
POTW POTY
I agree. Every time I am saved from seeing a Hutch comment, it feels amazing. Best board related thing to happen in 2017.
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It seems to me that boardies are pretty in tune with how we work and can figure out how to get there when they need to...so I don't see where the set time issue really messes them up... how off could they be...15 minutes?
All businesses do things to make money...there is nothing wrong with that...what makes a great business is when it makes money by offering a great product and service that the customer feels great about
We make money by selling drinks...if we didn't, then ticket prices would be higher
Just like movie theaters don't allow outside food and drink in because that's how they make their money
People that drink elsewhere first to save money...how is that any less evil than us trying to make money?
How about this concept...what if everyone drank elsewhere first and ticket prices went up?
Would you like that?
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damn bearman I always thought you were independently wealthy judging by all the shows you go to including out of town
I think there is the feeling of the end of an era and new beginning as Anthem opens but I am not sure why...DC has evolved a lot and IMP is following the changes...some prob had a tough time adjusting to the new 930
Most out of town shows are in Philly and I almost always have a free place to stay there...so it's done on the cheap!
I think we'll see a fairly significant change in terms of bookings with Anthem opening. The one that may hurt some is FSS. As it is, I don't see much at the 9:30 anymore. There isn't as much stuff that catches my eye. So yeah, I'm getting older.
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damn bearman I always thought you were independently wealthy judging by all the shows you go to including out of town
I think there is the feeling of the end of an era and new beginning as Anthem opens but I am not sure why...DC has evolved a lot and IMP is following the changes...some prob had a tough time adjusting to the new 930
Most out of town shows are in Philly and I almost always have a free place to stay there...so it's done on the cheap!
I think we'll see a fairly significant change in terms of bookings with Anthem opening. The one that may hurt some is FSS. As it is, I don't see much at the 9:30 anymore. There isn't as much stuff that catches my eye. So yeah, I'm getting older.
I have no insight into your wealth either, but if you haven't had a raise in 8 years, time to have a sit down with the old boss!
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I buy beer at nearly every show I go to and will blame Julian and SpaceFreeley for future ticket increases.
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I buy beer at nearly every show I go to and will blame Julian and SpaceFreeley for future ticket increases.
Seth is 100% to blame for the failure of his customer service model, not people who call him out on it.
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I buy beer at nearly every show I go to and will blame Julian and SpaceFreeley for future ticket increases.
Seth is 100% to blame for the failure of his customer service model, not people who call him out on it.
His last post confirms that he is a straight up businessman. That's why he's successful. Take it or leave it. Not really sure what else there is to say.
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Yes but I do honestly care about you people and appreciate your support
But there is an ecosystem that makes it all work
BTW that is a fraction of the reason...I just like to respond to those accusing me of capitalism
I proudly admit it!!!
But that's a small part of who I am
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looks like pearl street warehouse, which is right around the corner from anthem, is posting set times on their twitter feed.
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My friends and I proudly patronize the bars at The Anthem and the 9:30. I totally get the need to sell food and drinks to have a profit margin. And the drinks are good!
The set times thing is still an issue. LCD was shown as a 8:00 start time. Some people in my group cancelled going because they knew they wouldn't make it. Then it turns out that a DJ was spinning for two hours and LCD went on after 9:00. Those friends that cancelled sure would have loved to know that so they could come.
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I and my friends proudly patronize the bars at The Anthem and the 9:30. I totally get the need to sell food and drinks to have a profit margin. And the drinks are good!
The set times thing is still an issue. LCD was shown as a 8:00 start time. Some people in my group cancelled going because they knew they wouldn't make it. Then it turns out that a DJ was spinning for two hours and LCD went on after 9:00. Those friends that cancelled sure would have loved to know that so they could come.
My friends and I
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I and my friends proudly patronize the bars at The Anthem and the 9:30. I totally get the need to sell food and drinks to have a profit margin. And the drinks are good!
The set times thing is still an issue. LCD was shown as a 8:00 start time. Some people in my group cancelled going because they knew they wouldn't make it. Then it turns out that a DJ was spinning for two hours and LCD went on after 9:00. Those friends that cancelled sure would have loved to know that so they could come.
My friends and I
woof
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I and my friends proudly patronize the bars at The Anthem and the 9:30. I totally get the need to sell food and drinks to have a profit margin. And the drinks are good!
The set times thing is still an issue. LCD was shown as a 8:00 start time. Some people in my group cancelled going because they knew they wouldn't make it. Then it turns out that a DJ was spinning for two hours and LCD went on after 9:00. Those friends that cancelled sure would have loved to know that so they could come.
Did you ever think of asking “where are my friends tonight”?
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My friends and I proudly patronize the bars at The Anthem and the 9:30. I totally get the need to sell food and drinks to have a profit margin. And the drinks are good!
The set times thing is still an issue. LCD was shown as a 8:00 start time. Some people in my group cancelled going because they knew they wouldn't make it. Then it turns out that a DJ was spinning for two hours and LCD went on after 9:00. Those friends that cancelled sure would have loved to know that so they could come.
Did you ever think of asking “where are my friends tonight”?
I have no idea what you're asking here. My quoted language has been changed to please the grammar police.
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My friends and I proudly patronize the bars at The Anthem and the 9:30. I totally get the need to sell food and drinks to have a profit margin. And the drinks are good!
The set times thing is still an issue. LCD was shown as a 8:00 start time. Some people in my group cancelled going because they knew they wouldn't make it. Then it turns out that a DJ was spinning for two hours and LCD went on after 9:00. Those friends that cancelled sure would have loved to know that so they could come.
Did you ever think of asking “where are my friends tonight”?
I have no idea what you're asking here. My quoted language has been changed to please the grammar police.
Lyrics
That's how it starts
We go back to your house
You check the charts
And start to figure it out
And if it's crowded, all the better
Because we know we're gonna be up late
But if you're worried about the weather
Then you picked the wrong place to stay
That's how it starts
And so it starts
You switch the engine on
We set controls for the heart of the sun
One of the ways we show our age
And if the sun comes up, if the sun comes up, if the sun comes up
And I still don't wanna stagger home
Then it's the memory of our betters
That are keeping us on our feet
You spent the first five years trying to get with the plan
And the next five years trying to be with your friends again
Oh, you're talking forty-five turns just as fast as you can
Yeah, I know it gets tired, but it's better when we pretend
It comes apart
The way it does in bad films
Except in parts
When the moral kicks in
Though when we're running out of the drugs
And the conversation's winding away
I wouldn't trade one stupid decision
For another five years of life
Oh, you drop the first ten years just as fast as you can
And the next ten people who are trying to be polite
When you're blowing eighty-five days in the middle of France
Yeah, I know it gets tired only where are your friends tonight?
And to tell the truth
Oh, this could be the last time
So here we go
Like a sales force into the night
And if I made a fool, if I made a fool
If I made a fool on the road, there's always this
And if I'm sewn into submission
I can still come home to this
And with a face like a dad and a laughable stand
You can sleep on the plane or review what you said
When you're drunk and the kids leave impossible tasks
You think over and over, "hey, I'm finally dead"
Oh, if the trip and the plan come apart in your hand
You look contorted on yourself your ridiculous prop
You forgot what you meant when you read what you said
And you always knew you were tired, but then
Where are your friends tonight?
Where are your friends tonight?
Where are your friends tonight?
If I could see all my friends tonight
If I could see all my friends tonight
If I could see all my friends tonight
If I could see all my friends tonight
Songwriters: James Jeremiah Murphy
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I and my friends proudly patronize the bars at The Anthem and the 9:30. I totally get the need to sell food and drinks to have a profit margin. And the drinks are good!
The set times thing is still an issue. LCD was shown as a 8:00 start time. Some people in my group cancelled going because they knew they wouldn't make it. Then it turns out that a DJ was spinning for two hours and LCD went on after 9:00. Those friends that cancelled sure would have loved to know that so they could come.
My friends and I
woof
A dude once said that very same word to me at a Bob Mould show. I think he liked me.
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I see there are set times posted for the Sleigh Bells show tomorrow night. A new trend?
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Two shows last week had them...mum did not
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but it's not listed on the main page, you have to click into the show event page?
what about twater? are they twating it out
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did you go to Mum? Such an incredible show. Too bad only a few hundred people went.
Two shows last week had them...mum did not
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Yup...really good show!! So glad I went
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You're welcome.
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anyone know the set times for snow patrol et al at the anthem tonight?
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anyone know the set times for snow patrol et al at the anthem tonight?
Ask in the FAQ section .... Eddie typically answers
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So just guessing but if show starts at 8 and there are two openers snow patrol would go on maybe 945? I am sure Eddie can provide actual info
Nice venue....I enjoyed my visit there on my book tour
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Completely forgot about that. Thanks. Have done so now.
anyone know the set times for snow patrol et al at the anthem tonight?
Ask in the FAQ section .... Eddie typically answers