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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: Bags on November 14, 2005, 06:10:00 pm
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Kind of a roll call, kind of a call.... I was to be on my way to France Friday, but circumstances have intervened and that trip is delayed. So, if there's a ticket floating around, well...I'd be a happy camper (I know I should have said happy death men, but too morbid).
And, anyone have comments on the new album "Siberia"?
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Originally posted by Bags:
And, anyone have comments on the new album "Siberia"?
I like it a great deal, I think it's very solid (especially considering the period of time since the last one).
If not for the HFStival debacle and Bright Eyes/Magic Numbers being the same night, I'd be there.
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I'm there! Plus I get to see them a week later in Chicago too :) Bags, I know a friend who might not be able to go. Will find out later in the week if she can't make it and will let you know.
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Just let me know...I'd love to go, but won't be crushed if I don't, which is a nice place to be. ;)
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I'll be at the show. I hope you can get a ticket, Bags, because I'm going solo.
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The French riot nearly as often as the sun rises.
I would still make the trip. Hell, I might even riot with them, because otherwise France sucks!
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Originally posted by Bags:
And, anyone have comments on the new album "Siberia"?
I think if you were already a fan,then you would like the new one. It has 4 or 5 good songs on it. If you were just introduced to the band via Siberia, you'd probably wonder what all the fuss is about. Overall, I'd say it's a midddle of the road E & B release.Not their best, certainly not their worst.
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Originally posted by vansmack:
The French riot nearly as often as the sun rises.
I would still make the trip.
Cancellation's not due to riots, I just got out of the hospital... While I'll be fine, there are enough 'questions' that international travel so soon isn't a great idea. Trust me, I don't tend to cancel easily, just feels right to do so now. We're rescheduling, a friend moved there.
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I'll be there as well. anyone know what time they should go on? Any opening band?
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I should be there unless my friends drag me to see the new Harry Potter movie instead. Hope you can get a ticket, Bags. I'll let you know if I decide not to go.
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i'll be there friday. 3rd time this year. glad i missed out on the hfs stuff. i was planning on going to philly as well, but.. oh well..
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Originally posted by Bags:
Originally posted by vansmack:
The French riot nearly as often as the sun rises.
I would still make the trip.
Trust me, I don't tend to cancel easily, just feels right to do so now. We're rescheduling, a friend moved there. [/b]
Is your friend nuts??? :eek: The French hate foriegners.
Hope you're okay btw.
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Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:
Originally posted by Bags:
Originally posted by vansmack:
The French riot nearly as often as the sun rises.
I would still make the trip.
Trust me, I don't tend to cancel easily, just feels right to do so now. We're rescheduling, a friend moved there. [/b]
Is your friend nuts??? :eek: The French hate foriegners.
Hope you're okay btw. [/b]
ditto on the feeling better bit..
My brother and his family who just returned from living in France four years would disagree with you on the "French hating forgeiners" statement. In fact the French are enjoying the monetary spoils of the tourist trade and in general more accepting of those not speaking french. Unless, of course one is seen wearing shorts and black socks...
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I have a ticket, but can't go. I'd be happy to meet someone at the door to make a trade-off, since the ticket is at will call. Doors open right at 8, correct?
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I'm all set...thanks everyone! At this point, it's discouraging that I'm looking forward to Part Two of Dr. Phil's First Wives Club show this afternoon. ;)
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I'm kind of surprised that this show wasn't at the 9:30 because it appears that a lot of folks weren't able to get tickets (by looking at the bunnymen board). I know they won't play "Do It Clean", but I really am keeping my fingers crossed that they'll dust it off. God I love that song.
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Anyone need tickets?
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Are these guys enjoying something of a comeback? Because I remember a decade or so ago, seeing them billed at, I kid you not, Scandals in Ocean City MD.
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I don't remember that (maybe it was the ill-fated Echo lineup without Ian McCulloch). In any case, they're still solid (with the exception of the disastrous HFStival appearance).
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I saw them at an HFS festival at RFK quite a while ago and an extremely sold out 9:30 club show for "Evergreen" probably in the mid 90's....it was the first time I had seen them since the legendary first ever D.C. show at the Bayou for "Crocodiles" in '81......I grabbed ticks for this show a long time ago when they first went on sale.......as a matter of fact,I forgot I had even bought them till a few weeks ago when I looked in my drawer......I'm hitting this show no doubt,even though people have wanted to buy these ticks from me.....should be fun....
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Anyone know the set times? I tried calling the Black Cat but the person I talked to, although extremely polite, didn't seem to have the information. Also, does anyone know anything about the opener? Are they worth showing up early for? Or would my time be better spent drinking $2 Yuenglings at DC9 until the Bunnymen go on?
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Doors: 9:30pm
Innaway:10pm
Echo: 11:30pm
I've got tickets...anyone? Anyone?
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i'm going to be there, but 11:30? fuck.
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Originally posted by bearman:
Doors: 9:30pm
Innaway:10pm
Echo: 11:30pm
Me Me! Lovely Bombay is giving me a ticket, but I've got a bud who wants to go. I was going to PM you today to see if you had that extra...
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Or...
You could meet me at the Black Cat at 8:00 sharp and I'll see you mine!
Originally posted by Bags:
Originally posted by bearman:
Doors: 9:30pm
Innaway:10pm
Echo: 11:30pm
Me Me! Lovely Bombay is giving me a ticket, but I've got a bud who wants to go. I was going to PM you today to see if you had that extra... [/b]
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I think she's taking mine ;) But I guess we can see who she likes best! Bags?
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Originally posted by pip:
Also, does anyone know anything about the opener?
I listened to an Innaway song a while back and liked it enough to want to see them. Just did a quick search and came up with this (http://www.innawaymusic.com/media.html).
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I think Innaway are pretty good. At least, their CD is good. Haven't seen them live but have heard good things. I'd get there early enough to see them if I were you.
They opened for The Brian Jonestown Massacre at DC9 last August so some people here have probably seen them, unless they are those idiots who think they are too cool to bother with the openers. :roll: Other than not being able to get to a venue in time, I will never, ever understand that attitude. I've missed a few good ones in the past when I was unfortunate enough to be dependent on rides or being with a group of people who followed the headliners only rule, which really pissed me off. Ah, the advantages of going on your own and meeting up with friends once you are there.
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NKOTB, 8:00's too early for me. I'm sure you'll be able to sell your ticket...
Originally posted by nkotBaba:
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You could meet me at the Black Cat at 8:00 sharp and I'll see you mine! Originally posted by Bags:
Originally posted by bearman:
Doors: 9:30pm
Innaway:10pm
Echo: 11:30pm
Me Me! Lovely Bombay is giving me a ticket, but I've got a bud who wants to go. I was going to PM you today to see if you had that extra... [/b]
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Originally posted by Jaguär:
those idiots who think they are too cool to bother with the openers. :( I go to so many shows, sometimes the extra hour, coupla hours are needed and utilized personal time before I get to the club. I'll catch openers I've heard about or that have been recommended, but I tend to miss a lot. Also, when there are three bands, that's a long night during the week.
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Originally posted by Bags:
Originally posted by Jaguär:
those idiots who think they are too cool to bother with the openers. :( I go to so many shows, sometimes the extra hour, coupla hours are needed and utilized personal time before I get to the club. I'll catch openers I've heard about or that have been recommended, but I tend to miss a lot. Also, when there are three bands, that's a long night during the week.
yeah, i'm not sure if i'm with you on this one jag ... many times a show is just another piece in the puzzle of a night out, i'd rather spend an hour or two hanging out with friends at a bar than listening to an opener i know i won't like
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Originally posted by Jaguär:
...those idiots who think they are too cool to bother with the openers. :roll: Other than not being able to get to a venue in time, I will never, ever understand that attitude. I've missed a few good ones in the past
Yeah - I've missed a few good ones, but I've seen many, many bad ones. I don't need to see every single band on every single bill. Sometimes I'd rather just take my time, eat a real dinner and unwind from being at work all day before scrambling to head downtown to catch some mediocre opening act. Sometimes I go early. Sometimes I don't. It's not about being too cool. It's about not wanting to waste 2 hours sitting at the bar downstairs when I'd rather be doing other things.
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I always used to show up for the opener, but in more recent years became disapointed with the shyte that walked on stage, so lost interest a bit to be honest. It seems that concert promoters used to use opening band opportunities to promote talented up and coming bands, but now they just seem to put any old crap out there on stage. Or maybe the talent pool is extremely shallow these days.
Am I wrong.....?
Now this begs the question....what's the worst opening band you've ever been unfortunate enough to have to suffer through?
I'll start, there's quite a few actually.
Primal Scream opened for The Waterboys in 1989 at Constitution Hall.
Best! The Cranberries opened for The The at Lisner in 198? in the days when everyone thought a cranberry was a cure for a womans itchie you-know-what!
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Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:
Now this begs the question....what's the worst opening band you've ever been unfortunate enough to have to suffer through?
This is easy. Morning Wood, opening for Kasabian and The Music earlier this year. That band was so bad, and the lead singer so awful, I was GLAD I'd seen them since I learned to stay far, far away from them.
And, now they're getting buzz with a new video. Their label is pushing them and people are into them. Ugh.
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EZO opening for Guns n Roses at the Bayou. None so worse as the bad Japanese glam meatal.
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Worst opening band ever: Butt Trumpet
I forget who they opened for. I want to say Fear at the old club, but I'm not really sure.
Wrathchild were pretty horrible too, opening for the Ramones (7/1/84 - Wax Museum).
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Worst opener?
Mindless Self Indulgence opening for Punk Rock Karaoke at the old Black Cat.
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Guv'ner opening for Belle and Sebastian at the Black Cat were pretty horrible, I worked a show once when the Cravin' Dogs opened for God Street Wine and that was insufferable. I remember having to go down the hallway to their dressing room to give them something and it reeked SO badly of B.O. It was nasty. I always liked Rasputina as an opener, but the last time I saw them open for B&S they were HORRIBLE. They even went so far as to butcher one of Belle and Sebastian's songs, which I thought was tacky.
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don't diss guv'ner, they were awesome at that show opening for belle & sebastian. i am very certain i was one of the few who thought that, though. i had to wait outside forever to get in and when i got in i asked someone how long guv'ner had been on and if they played a song called "she's evil" and she was like, "wait, you actually know and like this band?" but yeah, i loved guv'ner. and that was a really great show, although that show might have been the peak of indie-pop preciousism.
worst opener will always be demolition dollrods opening for blues explosion the first month the new club was open, back in '96. i am still scarred to this day. an unknown at the time matchbox 20 opening for the lemonheads the next year was pretty fucking awful, too.
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Originally posted by BookerT:
worst opener will always be demolition dollrods opening for blues explosion the first month the new club was open, back in '96.
You're the third person I've heard say this.
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even having escaped detroit, i'm not remembering having witnessed ddr in "concert". i do recall an awards show appearence that involved the wearing of little more that a jock strap for the lead singer. rumour has it that they landed a spot on a iggy tour due to a little backstage favor from one of the dolls.
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Originally posted by bearman:
[QB] Doors: 9:30pm
Innaway:10pm
Echo: 11:30pm
>>> How accurate are these set times?? I know the Cat is too cool to post set times on their site,but I was just curious....I'd like some extra time to burn before I leave home........
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Generally speaking that's how the Black Cat's set times usually work, but hey, nothing is 100% guaranteed. It's usually pretty accurate though.
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Originally posted by bearman:
Generally speaking that's how the Black Cat's set times usually work, but hey, nothing is 100% guaranteed. It's usually pretty accurate though.
I'll try to get there by 10:30.....thanks, Bear
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SO HOW WAS IT? I had 4 extra tickets and could not make it. i am going to shoot myself later after i hear how good it was.
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Echo and the Bunnymen were great! I was rather impressed. The audience, however, went completely catatonic after the first half hour. Most of them didn't even have the strength to applaud after the main set and encores.
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I thought the show was great as well. Great song selection and Ian's voice was definitely on. The crowd was a little subdued but the show didn't start til 11:30, it was somewhat older crowd and us old guys were up pretty early on a work day.
All in all great show!!
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I'm one of those older fans and I could not stop dancing. There were quite a few classics I wasn't sure I'd hear -- The Cutter, Back of Love, Rescue, even Villiers Terrace (which I never would have expected). And a nice closer with Ocean Rain that reminded me how Ian's voice could just haunt me.
I haven't seen them in a while, so I was likely easily pleased. Ian's missing that mischievenous streak that used to cause him to just spaz out a few times during the shows, but I suppose the balance of having him 'there' for the whole show is a balance well struck.
THANKS Chutney!! And to Bearman, too, for getting my friend in. A Friday well spent.
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Black Cat, Washington DC Setlist
Echo & The Bunnymen @ Black Cat
Washington DC - 11/18/2005
Going Up
Show of Strength
Stormy Weather
Bring On the Dancing Horses
The Disease
Scissors in the Sand
All That Jazz
Back of Love
The Killing Moon
In the Margins
Never Stop
Villiers Terrace / Roadhouse Blues
Of A Life
Rescue
The Cutter
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Nothing Lasts Forever / Walk on the Wild Side
Lips Like Sugar
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Ocean Rain
I seem to recall a couple lines from "Midnight Hour" thrown in after Walk On The Wild Side.
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SO HOW WAS IT? I had 4 extra tickets and could not make it. i am going to shoot myself later after i hear how good it was.
I am going to shoot you NOW for not posting your tickets! Arghhh! I'm going to Philly now...