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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: Vas Deferens on July 31, 2006, 10:56:00 am
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Who's going? Who's going to Philly tonite as well? :)
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I'll be there tomorrow.
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Holy crap! It's tomorrow! Hell, yeah, I'll be there.
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I'll be there, as long as my tickets arrive by tomorrow. >_>
I didn't even know that they would be in Philly tonight, which is funny, because I was thinking of driving over there to see A Silver Mt. Zion. I don't think I can make their show at the Black Cat on Wednesday.
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I'm going for the trifecta, tomorrow, Friday in Chicago, and the last show next saturday in Portland...though I'm sure they'll reform for Coachella 2013 I'll need a healthy dose to hold me over til then...
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I guess I'm not very hip cuz I've never even heard a Sleater-Kinney song.
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I'm there, and can hardly wait...
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I'm going, too. I hope it will be loud as fuck.
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I'll be there. Let the yowling begin!
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I'll be there! I can't wait either.
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Here's the setlist from last night's show at the Starlight Ballroom in Philadelphia. It was great to hear songs from the Woods without the static background from the album :)
Start Together
The Fox
The Drama You've Been Craving
Wilderness
Jumpers
Things You Say
The Hot Rock
Night Light
Ironclad
Rollercoaster
What's Mine Is Yours
Modern Girl
Light Rail Coyote
Let's Call It Love
Entertain
Words and Guitar
Encore:
Jenny
Ballad of a Ladyman
I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone
Dance Song '97
One More Hour
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I am really hoping they play I wanna be your Joey Ramone tonight.
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So have folks been to Duffy's before a sold out show? Will it be too crowded for a pre-show meetup (both for my dozen folks and any boardies interested)??
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Forgot to add that last night's show was hot and sweaty. Everyone around was drenched in sweat. Hope it's like that tonite!!!
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I went before DBT with 6 people. There were a lot of people there but I didn't feel crowded and never waited long to get a drink. It's spacious inside.
Originally posted by Bags:
So have folks been to Duffy's before a sold out show? Will it be too crowded for a pre-show meetup (both for my dozen folks and any boardies interested)??
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I think I'll be watching this one live in my bedroom! Thanks,NPR!
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5583923 (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5583923)
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So which Sleater Kinney member would y'all most want to sleep with?
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None of them, but one of their roadies last year was pretty damn hot. Hopefully he'll be there tonight.
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I'm excited for the show, but i'm sad that this is the end of them in DC. btw, i'd sleep with all three of them.
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Show & webcast cancelled?? What the f*ck???
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From what I heard, it was something to do with the electricity, they were going to let the show go on, but then changed their minds and evacuated the building.
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having been inside and come from far away to see this, and spent much $$ i didn't have to get there, AND noticing they never even mentioned refunds, I have to say that what I heard was basically, the Fire Marshall decided that the club is not capable of hosting a sold-out show. Either (a) ever, or (b) when it's this hot, in which case, thank you global warming for ruining even this little concert!!!
honestly this was one of the more disappointing experiences of my life. :( it might sound like a lot, but if you knew the day, week, month, & year I've been having.. well.. let's just say this was to have been a long-planned moment of celebration in a season without many... "overheated transformer" so they better not schedule the next one when it's going to be hot, meaning in the summer, meaning... GRRR
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Well, I just hope that they a) reschedule, and b) reschedule on a day when I can go. Marching out of that club tonight was really disappointing.
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i can see canceling the show but why did they have to cancel the webcast?
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I didn't get into the club as the show was called off right when arriving there... Bumped into someone who said they were trying to reschedule which is why no refunds were offered right away.
Pure speculation on my part, but seeing as SK have an open date after NYC before lollapalooza on Friday they could reschedule then.... or even come back the beginning of next week.
I'm sure an official club annoucement regarding why the show was cancelled will be offered here, the 9:30 club is very good in that regard...
Yup a disappointing situation to be involved with, but I doubt Sleater-Kinney and the club will let down their fans if at all possible.
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I guess my question would be: How will they keep the transformer from overheating on the second go-round, if and when?
I was at a Yo La Tengo show 5-6 years ago that got shut down this way; I can't even remember what happened regarding refunds/rescheduling.
FYI, open nights for both the club and S-K include this coming Thursday, Monday and Tuesday.
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As long as it's before next wed. They let us in right before they let us out.
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the ticket cost was a small fraction of my cost in coming here, but since they are GA, how can they give refunds? There arne't even records for any but (some of) the ticket *purchasers*, who aren't the same as the ticket holders anyway, in 50% or more of the cases.
S-K message board says a small fire happened outside, but if so, the Fire Dept & police were there well before that. I saw evidence they were never going to let this show happen at all (even wondering whether to let us in during Rogers Sisters), & since they don't give refunds, why in the world would I purchase a ticket for the next-go-around, if I were #(*&@#($&* lucky enough to get in fast enough to buy one? What's to stop the same thing from happeneing again?
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I'm going to defer until the 9:30 staff have the matter sorted out, no sense in speculating what might take place.
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Knowing that S-K is going on "indefinite hiaitus" we were bitterly disappointed to get kicked out just before they should have gone on for their set. Let's face it, 100 degree temperatures in DC are very unusual and they could cause electricsl problems. In fact, before opening act The Rogers Sisters' set, the club did annouce that PEPCO (the electrical utility) needed someone to move a bike that was chained to a grate right outside the club so they could deal with an issue. I had a bad feeling. The only saving grace was that The Rogers Sisters did a good set. But if S-K doesn't come back and do their show at a time we can make, we will cry and be very angry...
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OK...granted I didn't have to travel a long distance or spend a lot of money, and sure I was disappointed, but I want to thank the club for handling everything as professional as they did. Chad in particular, you rock. I arrived to the club at 9pm and was convinced that it was going to be shut down when I saw the fire truck and police cars. The fact that the whole front was closed and you could actually smell smoke was a bit alarming to me. Anyone remember Great White in Rhode Island?? But when they said the show would go on, I said "OK, fine, the fire marshall is there and he must know what he's doing."
That being said, I was not shocked when they pulled the plug. I'm bummed about it, but I think they did everything they possibly could to make the show happen. It's a very hot summer folks...the last thing I want is to be at a concert and running for my life because transformers are blowing up right by the main exit. This sort of thing can happen. So thank you the 9:30 for doing what had to be done and let's hope next time Sleater-Kinney will be able to rock out. And for anyone who traveled to the show from far, it's a shame this happened but that's a risk one takes coming from far to go see a show. It's chance that one takes, and sometimes it doesn't work out.
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Well I drove down from B-more after being at work in DC all day and to say the least it's disappointing. Was planning on seeing them Friday but a meeting added today forced me to move my flight back to Chicago back until after their set at Lolla, so the only saving grace is that I have a ticket for the last show on the 12th but with how my luck (yes this is ALL about me) is going there will be a snafu then too. Fortunately I've seen them (as my friend pointed out while I was frantically bitching) over 40 times over the last decade so I'm not exactly starved for S-K live action, nevertheless I'm saddened and if there is a reschedule please be kind and don't do it Sat or Sun (note to Seth)....
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this is bogus... I'm really pissed, I had something to say but I :( :o Maybe I'll g0 listen to HAWTHOREn Highets :mad:
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Originally posted by bearman:
OK...granted I didn't have to travel a long distance or spend a lot of money, and sure I was disappointed, but I want to thank the club for handling everything as professional as they did. Chad in particular, you rock. I arrived to the club at 9pm and was convinced that it was going to be shut down when I saw the fire truck and police cars. The fact that the whole front was closed and you could actually smell smoke was a bit alarming to me. Anyone remember Great White in Rhode Island?? But when they said the show would go on, I said "OK, fine, the fire marshall is there and he must know what he's doing."
That being said, I was not shocked when they pulled the plug. I'm bummed about it, but I think they did everything they possibly could to make the show happen. It's a very hot summer folks...the last thing I want is to be at a concert and running for my life because transformers are blowing up right by the main exit. This sort of thing can happen. So thank you the 9:30 for doing what had to be done and let's hope next time Sleater-Kinney will be able to rock out. And for anyone who traveled to the show from far, it's a shame this happened but that's a risk one takes coming from far to go see a show. It's chance that one takes, and sometimes it doesn't work out.
Amen, and very well said.
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I work a late shift on Tuesdays and missed the Rogers Sisters entirely; five minutes after I walked in the door they canceled the show. I know the club and the band don't owe us anything, and I have seen S-K before, but man ... I really hope they reschedule.
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Originally posted by bearman:
...So thank you the 9:30 for doing what had to be done and let's hope next time Sleater-Kinney will be able to rock out.
Couldn't have said it better. That was incredibly disappointing having to leave the show, but the club staff did a very good job of handling the situation. If anyone has to bear blame, I would say it's the DC Public Works Dept and Pepco. Between exploding manhole covers in Georgetown and almost-exploding ones outside the 9:30 front door, the city needs to re-evaluate it's supply/demand on an antiquated system.
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Originally posted by Weird Little Self Loathing Man:
So which Sleater Kinney member would y'all most want to sleep with?
corin
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yup it was most sad, and hopefully the rescheduling will occur. But if not, cherish your S-K memories of the past. I've only seen them once before, and that was at the Belle + Sebastian DAR show a couple years ago, wwhich rocked me most heavily and inspired me to grab "The Woods" and to become a fan.
So in that thread of thought ... when were YOUR most favorite S-K moments ??
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Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucck, that was frustrating I understand it was no one??s fault..shit just happens but its still quite a letdown. :(
when were YOUR most favorite S-K moments ??
Watching them play "dude looks like a lady" at Ladyfest in Olympia, Wa.
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yea, tonight was fucked. oh well, shit happens and better to have cancelled than risk something serious. i really hope they reschedule but if seth, sleater-kinney and everyone involved is smart, they should NOT HAVE IT THIS THURSDAY. it's supposed to reach 100 again before dropping to a cool 90 on friday. we don't want a repeat of tonight.
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Two major problems -- there was a fire in one of the manholes right outside the entrance to the club, and there were noxious (ie, poisonous) fumes. Hence, they closed the Will Call Window about 9:30. You could actually smell the fumes.
Then, according to the Fire Marshall, it was possible that a transformer beneath the club could blow due to the earlier fire, not only cutting the electricity out, but possibly resulting in fires.
I'm as disappointed as anyone, especially as I am leaving town Friday for a full week and will likely miss a rescheduled show. I had a friend come down from NYC (because our first show together, of about 100, was Sleater-Kinney in 2000). Bummer, bummer.
I met a crew of kids who drove all the way down from Providence, Rhode Island, and another couple who flew in from Calgary. More bummers.
It's incredibly disappointing, but I don't know how you can fault anyone. The club has had thousands of sold out shows in all kinds of weather, but this was a real threat. I'm sure no one wanted to cancel.
I have no idea how they will handle rescheduling or refunds, but I know the club will do the best they can.
Sorry for everyone who was so pumped to see Janet shred those skins.
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Originally posted by anarchist:
i can see canceling the show but why did they have to cancel the webcast?
Uhm, if the band isn't playing, what are they supposed to webcast??
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Originally posted by laggyElf:
how can they give refunds?
& since they don't give refunds, why in the world would I purchase a ticket for the next-go-around,
do you have a ticket stub? Enough said. And if you have one, you will not have to buy a new ticket. Use just a little brain power on this one...
Who said they're not giving refunds?
And they have had thousands of shows. Yes, in extreme heat, with no problems. We've had extended heat across not only DC, not only the Mid-Atlantic, not only the Northeast. Things happen. Ask the folks in Queens who had no power for 9 days. Things could be worse.
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I hope that by Thursday Pepco will figure out how to keep the lights on (assuming they'll even play then -- pure wishing on my part). Just out of curiosity, though, how much wattage does a 9:30 Club concert suck up in the summer? The AC, the speakers, refrigeration ... it has to be intense.
My answers to the other questions:
(1) Carrie.
(2) Greil Marcus' piece on them for Esquire after "The Hot Rock" came out. My friend and I still crack ourselves up by quoting from it. One line went something like, "'Start Together' is like being locked in a room with Francis Bacon paintings on the walls and being told to choose which one is you or DIE." High-larious.
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Well, my heart goes out to all the S-K fans who drove or flew for many hours and at considerable cost only to miss out on one of S-K's final shows. I sincerely hope they re-schedule the show in the coming week or so, but I'm skeptical. Kind of a worse-case scenario with S-K going on "indefinite hiatus" in a couple weeks, but I guess we can still hope.
Had a bad feeling the show would be cancelled when I arrived around 8:50pm and saw the fire truck out front and the police tape around the front entrance. Was pleasantly surprised and relieved when they directed us to go through the Backbar entrance instead. Still incredibly disappointing when they shut the show down.
For what it's worth, I was pretty impressed with the Rogers Sisters. They only had one song that I didn't like, and the rest totally rocked! Great opening band. I'm going to have to pick up one of their albums, I think.
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The schedules have matched and we are going to reschedule for Thursday. Doors at 7:30, S-K at 9:00. We will post instructions here tomorrow morning about getting into the show on Thursday.
As to the logistics which led to tonight's cancellation: Yes, there were fire and law enforcement at the club (during the openers set) shortly after Josh noticed acrid smelling smoke billowing out of one of the grates in front of the club. As soon as Pepco and the Fire Department ascertained that it wasn't an errant cigarette burning some trash but was rather a transformer in an increasing state of instability, the show was cancelled. It wasn't a decision we made really, it was an order from the Fire Department. Thanks to everyone for evacuating in such an orderly (by and large) fashion. Our apologies for not having all of the answers while the incident was in progress but our priorities were elsewhere. We will have all our ducks lined up in the morning.
We will not be relying on Pepco for our power on Thursday.
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I thought the Roger Sisters were good and I'll be picking up a cd of theirs soon.
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This might be a stupid question but aren't you guys worried about another possible heat related problem on Thursday as it's supposed to reach 100 again? Or is that a non issue now since you're not relying on PEPCO for power?
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The schedules have matched and we are going to reschedule for Thursday
Thanks for the quick update.
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Please don't tell us we all have to suffer through the shitty opening act again on thursday!
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btw, whats the deal with people who paid for parking?
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Originally posted by eddie:
[QB] The schedules have matched and we are going to reschedule for Thursday. Doors at 7:30, S-K at 9:00. We will post instructions here tomorrow morning about getting into the show on Thursday.
Thanks guys if this works out you rule as usual. I assume we'll be able to enter with a ticket stub. Some of us would have taken the chance of immolation to see one last show but I understand the fire marshall may not be as big a fan. The stage announcement I heard was just that the lights might all go out, which didn't seem like that big a threat, but if there was really a chance of a big bang it was the right call. Feel bad for the road warriors who made the trip though. Incidentally, amazing job keeping the club from being sweltering (unless that's what caused the power issue?) The old place would have been hot enough to roast a chicken tonight.
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Exactly. It was a situation where it was evacuate first and ask questions later. Obviously the order would not have come down to cancel the show unless it was a potentially dangerous situation. So to those in the parking lot who weren't satisfied with calling the club the next day to settle the matter of their parking costs, I beg you, PUT THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE. I can't believe and may never be able to believe the audacity of a select few who were more preoccupied with demanding a definitive answer when told one didn't exist at the time, than they were getting themselves, and the dozens of people they were holding up in the process, the hell out of there. It's not in the club's best interest to take advantage of their patrons with something as petty as a $10 parking space when there were a plethera of more legitamite concerns at the time. Frankly, it's scary to me knowing that when a potential crisis situation materializes, I could be stuck behind some self-absorbed douchebag who can't put things in perspective and realize now is not the time to pitch a hissy-fit.
(The thoughts expressed by me do not necessarily reflect those of the 9:30 Club or any of it's staff. Just a personal observation.)
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Best Conversation Overheard While Exiting:
Chick #1: I can't believe it's cancelled. This is unbelievable.
Chick #2: I know -- it sucks!
Chick #1: Maybe we could blame it on Israel.
Chick #2: Yeah....they're bombing random villages and stuff.
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P.S.
So be assured if you did park there tonight, there will be a fair and swift resolution.
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I showed up at the club around 9 and paid $10 dollars for parking without getting a receipt. What the hell can they possibly do?
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eddie covered most of it, but i'd like to reiterate the thanks to the majority of the crowd that made this evacuation as smooth as it was. i know that everyone was very excited for the show, and that nobody wanted to leave, but i appreciate the cooperation of our patrons this evening.
we developed an evacuation plan a few years back and this was the first time we really had to use it, with the added difficulty of not being able to use the front doors as an exit. luckilly, everyone got out safely and relatively quickly. hopefully we'll never have to do it again, but i'm glad to know that our plan works in practice as well as in theory. again, thank you. i hope that everyone can make it back for the rescheduled show.
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I'm guessing that you're talking about this Thursday, and not next Thursday. Please please please mean this Thursday as I'll be out of town driving all over the country for work next Thursday.
I was definitely sad last night, but I'm sure I'll feel better after seeing them on Thursday. Definitely a better experience than Bull Run a few years back at the Radiohead show that never happened.
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Wow, I'm going to be able to make it to the rescheduled show. I can't believe it -- whoopee, and thanks for such swift action (both in the new date and getting the info out, etc. I personally felt we were given all the info we needed last night, and the whole thing was handled really well. Thanks and congrats -- never an easy situation with all those fans pumped, and throw on top the band is disbanding! Whew!!!)
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Eddie and thatguy,
Thanks for making it a priority to let the board know about the rescheduling plans. I imagine you both had better things to do a few hours after the club was evacuated. I knew when the show was cancelled that there would be a timely and professional response from the staff, as there always is.
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It's nice of the band to double back to DC from NYC after their show at Webster tonight. They will then have to rush to Chicago to make their Lolla date the following night.
(And actually, I heard that the transformers blew right around the time that Corin was doing her vocal warm-ups. Coincidence?)
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Miss Fortune you're talking about the first LF in 2000 right? That WAS memorable! That wasn't the only killer cover, Sweat Leaf at SXSW 05, the Versus cover when they played together at the Black Cat in 99, but my fave was Like a Virgin in Paris w/ Sonic Youth a few weeks before LF I.
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Thanks a lot, guys -- and thanks to the band, too. One more reason why I'm happy to have the 9:30 Club and sad that we'll no longer have Sleater-Kinney.
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Hey this is Lars, an intern at NPR helping out with the webcast. Barring any trouble (and I don't know that we'd have any), NPR.org/music will webcast the rescheduled show.
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So which band member would you most want to sleep with?
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I'm glad that they are rescheduling. Hooray for SK for coming to NYC tonite and then coming down again tomorrow for DC!!! :)
From the SK website:
The DC show that was shut down by the Fire Department will be rescheduled for this Thursday, August 3rd. Doors at 7:30 pm, S-K will start at 9. Check back here for more details or go to www.930.com (http://www.930.com)
:) :) :)
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Originally posted by Nietzsche:
Eddie and thatguy,
Thanks for making it a priority to let the board know about the rescheduling plans. I imagine you both had better things to do a few hours after the club was evacuated. I knew when the show was cancelled that there would be a timely and professional response from the staff, as there always is.
Ditto. And just to jump on the bandwagon of thanking the club...I thought it was handled very well, considering how bad things could have been. And duh of course, thanks to S-K.
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I concur that the club and patrons made the best of a bad situation. The heat makes everyone docile.
Disappointing, but I did enjoy the Rogers Sisters set quite a bit. And I had had such a day of bad luck and random happenings that a show cancellation due to a freak transformer issue really didn't surprise me at all. Looking forward to the reschedule.
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One of the people I bought tickets for threw out their stub during the rogers sisters so hopefully there's a way for the stubless to get in.
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Just so everybody is clear, while the entire incident really stinks, big ups to Sleater-Kinney for working so diligently and helping us get to this resolution.
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Originally posted by Chip Chanko:
One of the people I bought tickets for threw out their stub during the rogers sisters so hopefully there's a way for the stubless to get in.
Does anyone know how this has worked in the past? I managed to lose my stub last night too, but I bought my ticket online so in theory I have some "proof of purchase".
(Edit: Add me to the list of people impressed with how well last night's evac went.)
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I just wanted to say I've been anticipating this show for AGES, having followed SK for ...years now - but never, not ever been able to get to a concert (although I really, REALLY tried). When the announcement came that the show was cancelled I just stood there with my mouth opened (then left, 'cause there's no use in getting blown up by the transformer if I'm not gonna get to see SK!) ...needless to say, however, I was pretty upset...I actually woke my boyfriend at about 4 am saying, "I can't believe they cancelled the show!"
But I am so, so, so SO thankful to Sleater-Kinney and the 9:30 folks for rescheduling and making it THIS WEEK. I leave town on Saturday and if I had missed them forever...
Man. I don't wanna think about it.
Thanks to the 9:30 club for being professional and courteous, and for rescheduling so promptly. You guys rock, and have earned my loyalty for future shows.
Thanks to Sleater-Kinney for finding a way to make it happen and rescheduling, and for just being the best fucking band in the world...you ladies rock!
I can't WAIT for tomorrow's show... :)
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Just to echo everybody's sentiments, 9:30 club comes through in the clutch once again. Huge thanks to everyone involved (especially the band!) who is going to make this happen. I too have been looking forward to this show the day it was announced on S-K's website and tomorrow night should be an amazing experience! :cool:
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I can't fault the club for erring on the side of caution and evacuating everybody. After that awful fire in Rhode Island a couple years back....
Can't wait for tomorrow's show. The only down side is I am going to have to miss the Clientele at Iota
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The short DJ set between the Rogers Sisters and the cancellation announcement was pretty sweet.
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I wasn't at the show last night, and I just read about the cancellation on craigslist this morning, and was very surprised.
I just wanted to say that by the sound of it, 930 was put in a very tight situation ,and they took care of it in an efficient, timely, and mature manner. The fact that they not only evacuated a sold out club in a timely fashion, but then had the sheer respect for their customers to update them on the situation extensively within 12 hours is just awesome.
Many props to everybody invovled, and I just wanted to say that this is just another reason why we're really lucky to have the club, guys. It's one of the best in the country, for this reason and many others. I know many other clubs that wouldn't have handled the situation this well.
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Miss Fortune you're talking about the first LF in 2000 right?
Thats the one.
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Since I complained before, I want to say that I'm REALLY happy about this turn of events, and it didn't occur to me they might honor the ticket stubs (which I am very glad to say I kept). I think I can even make it into DC for Thursday night.
BUT... can somebody from the club just say again why we can hope that the same thing won't happen on Thursday? It *is* scheduled to be that hot, and I don't understand how you can change the physical transfomer/power supply that quickly.
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Originally posted by laggyElf:
Since I complained before, I want to say that I'm REALLY happy about this turn of events, and it didn't occur to me they might honor the ticket stubs (which I am very glad to say I kept). I think I can even make it into DC for Thursday night.
BUT... can somebody from the club just say again why we can hope that the same thing won't happen on Thursday? It *is* scheduled to be that hot, and I don't understand how you can change the physical transfomer/power supply that quickly.
A massive diesel powered generator has already been rented and is powering the club.
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Originally posted by Shadrach:
A massive diesel powered generator has already been rented and is powering the club.
:D :D :D
ty
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"A massive diesel powered generator has already been rented and is powering the club."
That answers my question. Great work, guys! (Just keep it fueled!!!)
I agree with others. It was incredibly frustrating to have the show canceled, but the club handled the situation outstandingly and the evacuation went quite well, considering. I admit I was one of the laggards and took enough time to finish my beer, but I didn't understand the hazard issue from the burning fumes at the time.
The crowd deserves a lot of credit for not doing anything stupid.
And it is great news that S-K will be back tomorrow. Thursday night temperatures may be a little cooler, but there could be thunderstorms around. But on diesel power, even if lightning strikes and blacks out Pepco, so what. Just keep that generator happy.
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Originally posted by meagris:
"A massive diesel powered generator has already been rented and is powering the club."
That answers my question. Great work, guys! (Just keep it fueled!!!)
mine as well! :)
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Can someone from the club give an idea of what to do if we don't have our ticket stubs. I think I dropped mine as the club was being activated. I paid by credit card, if that makes any difference.
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Originally posted by meagris:
The crowd deserves a lot of credit for not doing anything stupid.
Really? I mean is that the world we live in now? You have to give people credit for not doing things they aren't supposed to do to begin with?
This is why my eight-year old and I can't see eye to eye on so many things. It's because he thinks that rather than being upset with him for not making his bed I should just be happy that he didn't color on the wall.
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Thanks for all the information! I'm really glad I'll be able to make it to the show.
You all handled it really well.
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Originally posted by ggw?:
Best Conversation Overheard While Exiting:
Chick #1: I can't believe it's cancelled. This is unbelievable.
Chick #2: I know -- it sucks!
Chick #1: Maybe we could blame it on Israel.
Chick #2: Yeah....they're bombing random villages and stuff.
If that's true - it's great! :laugh:
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Originally posted by RebekahNH:
Can someone from the club give an idea of what to do if we don't have our ticket stubs. I think I dropped mine as the club was being activated. I paid by credit card, if that makes any difference.
From the Sleater-Kinney FAQ thread at the top of the forum page:
"If you have further questions please call the box office @ 202-265-0930."
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Originally posted by RebekahNH:
Can someone from the club give an idea of what to do if we don't have our ticket stubs. I think I dropped mine as the club was being activated. I paid by credit card, if that makes any difference.
...as the club was being activated ?
Wonder twin powers.....activate!!!!
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Did anyone else get a call from tickets.com about the rescheduled date ? :)
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this 930 lovefest is getting nausiating..
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this 930 lovefest is getting nausiating..
You misspelled "nauseating." And I'm not a big SK fan, wasn't at the show, and don't post here very much. But it's not nauseating -- it's a tribute to the professionalism of the staff. The 930 may be the best club in the country. It's my favorite place to see live music, ever.
We're lucky to have it, we're lucky that they have staff of the caliber that they do, and it's not nauseating to say so.
Things would be a whole lot worse for the SK fans if the show had been at another venue. I have the highest regard for the club and the people who work there. They could act like assholes, but they never do.
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Originally posted by RebekahNH:
Can someone from the club give an idea of what to do if we don't have our ticket stubs. I think I dropped mine as the club was being activated. I paid by credit card, if that makes any difference.
I don't know if this helps your particular situation or not, but I called the Box Office earlier today and the person who answered told me that if you ordered online you could bring either your confirmation e-mail or the 'receipt' ticket that has your name and address on it, ALONG WITH your photo ID and you can get in. (Might want to bring everything you have just to be safe.)
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Originally posted by manimtired:
this 930 lovefest is getting nausiating..
We get free schwag based on how much ass we kiss. At the end of July, my sycophancy score was 43. Once I gush it up to 50, they send me a coupon for a free draft or rail drink.
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Originally posted by Shadrach:
A massive diesel powered generator has already been rented and is powering the club.
as i was leaving last night, the pepco crew had prepped the old transformer for removal and were awaiting the arrival of the new one. the actual power should be restored by now even if we weren't using the generator. to continue the love fest, the police, fire department, and pepco were all on the ball last night as well.
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Originally posted by heckyeah:
Originally posted by RebekahNH:
Can someone from the club give an idea of what to do if we don't have our ticket stubs. I think I dropped mine as the club was being activated. I paid by credit card, if that makes any difference.
I don't know if this helps your particular situation or not, but I called the Box Office earlier today and the person who answered told me that if you ordered online you could bring either your confirmation e-mail or the 'receipt' ticket that has your name and address on it, ALONG WITH your photo ID and you can get in. (Might want to bring everything you have just to be safe.) [/b]
This is not the case. If you are unfortunate enough to have lost your ticket stub, none of the above will guarantee you entry tomorrow night. Only the ticket stub is a promise of entry. If you lost your stub and bring your printed confirmation from Tickets.com we will see what can be done, but can't promise you anything.
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I'm desperate for one more ticket - anyone have an extra for Thursday?
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Originally posted by Joe M.:
Did anyone else get a call from tickets.com about the rescheduled date ? :)
yup, pretty impressive
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man, i am just reading this
power failure at the club? rescheduling for the next night???
thats very cool, i must admit (not just on 930 but SK too!)
are we in California or something/????
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Originally posted by Relaxer:
(And actually, I heard that the transformers blew right around the time that Corin was doing her vocal warm-ups. Coincidence?)
Ha Ha...
Looks like DCist (http://www.dcist.com/archives/2006/08/02/fire_postpones.php#more) liked yer joke so much they, um, appropriated it...
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Originally posted by Shadrach:
Originally posted by meagris:
The crowd deserves a lot of credit for not doing anything stupid.
Really? I mean is that the world we live in now? You have to give people credit for not doing things they aren't supposed to do to begin with?
This is why my eight-year old and I can't see eye to eye on so many things. It's because he thinks that rather than being upset with him for not making his bed I should just be happy that he didn't color on the wall. [/b]
Its like that Chris Rock video where he talks about giving people credit for s*** they are supposed to do but often people don't so my expectations are low.
I appreciate the club and the band doing everything reasonably possible to correct a bad situation caused by a power company's bad transformer. Normally a show would be rescheduled weeks or months later even cancelled. The club is using another power source even though its probably the power companys responsibilty to fix the problem.
S-K had planned not to play another show outside of Portland after friday so they are playing tomorrow and have somehow have found a way to get their gear 700 miles to chicago the next day.
People who throw away their ticket stubs need to be a little more careful. I have been going to shows for years and always keep my ticket stub because you never know what could happen.
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I got a call from Tickets.com about the reschedule, too. Amazing.
Regarding my earlier remark about crediting the crowd for not doing anything stupid, I say consider the situation:
It was hot as hell.
The show was sold out.
S-K is calling it quits and a lot of us knew their last shows are scheduled for next week. So we realized there might not be another show, ever.
The announcement to evacuate came just as the crowd was expecting S-K to go on stage. Passions were high. And a few drunks and twits were trying to incite the crowd.
So I still say it was pretty impressive that people generally kept their cool. And what's wrong with praising good behavior, Mom?
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I'm one of those people who flew in for the show (from Calgary) and now I'm back home. I still have my ticket stub for the show. Any shot at a refund?
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I always praise good behavior in an emotionally charged situation. The club was under no obligation to reschedule -- they could have kept our money and said tough luck. The band was under no obligation -- playing tomorrow means doing three shows in three days with more than 1,000 miles to travel, both readymade excuses.
Yay to the 9:30 Club, Sleater-Kinney, Pepco, the fire department and the vast majority of the crowd who acted like adults and didn't flip out.
I take back all the mean things I say about D.C. ;)
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Originally posted by cpw:
I'm one of those people who flew in for the show (from Calgary) and now I'm back home. I still have my ticket stub for the show. Any shot at a refund?
Anyone unable to attend the new date needs to either drop off or mail in his or her ticket stub. Mailed stubs must be postmarked no later than 8/4/06 and we will not accept tickets in person after 8/4/06:
Sleater-Kinney Refund
Nightclub 9:30
815 V Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
If you have further questions please call the box office @ 202-265-0930
http://www.sleater-kinney.com/ (http://www.sleater-kinney.com/)
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A little nugget of info for those of you still looking for tickets. From sleater-kinney.com
"NOTE: Due to the unfortunate fact that some people will not be able to make it to the rescheduled gig, there will be an indeterminate amount of tickets available at the box office the night of the show"
good luck!
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where was seth in all of this? is he still in the hamptons?
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While I'm not about to climax over how wonderful 930 is (best club in the country? best place to see live music? c'mon), they did very well taking care of us and rescheduling the show.
However, I am a little peeved about parking. I was told yesterday by the club that they'd have a list, but now the official word on the site is that there are no guarantees. It just doesn't sit right with me to think that I might have paid $10 to park to see the shitty Rogers Sisters.
Ah well. In the end, I'm going to blame global warming.
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Originally posted by esque0:
Ah well. In the end, I'm going to blame global warming.
You missed the memo, we're blaming Israel.....
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Originally posted by andyrichter:
A little nugget of info for those of you still looking for tickets. From sleater-kinney.com
"NOTE: Due to the unfortunate fact that some people will not be able to make it to the rescheduled gig, there will be an indeterminate amount of tickets available at the box office the night of the show"
good luck!
dunno about this one... have a hard time believing the club endorsed this, it's great that the band wants fans to get into an other soldout show but at what point will the club be able determined how many tickets are actually available, not all in person refunds will have been provided, etc...
providing the possibility that people could get in they show up in this heat could lead to a real headache for all of those involved.
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Originally posted by esque0:
While I'm not about to climax over how wonderful 930 is (best club in the country? best place to see live music? c'mon), they did very well taking care of us and rescheduling the show.
You may find larger venues or venues in better neighborhoods. You may have an affinity for a particular club because it's in your home town or you saw the best show of your life there. But here's what you won't find; a better staff, higher quality sound (for the size of the room), a more impressive schedule or more loyal patrons.
So all that combined tells me that 9:30 is hands down the best live music venue in the country. Of course I'm a little bias. After all you may prefer the corporate owned, cookie cutter, no character, no history venues like House of Blues?
To each their own.
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Originally posted by brennser:
You missed the memo, we're blaming Israel..... [/QB]
And the rest of us are blaming Hezbollah.....
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Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
Originally posted by andyrichter:
A little nugget of info for those of you still looking for tickets. From sleater-kinney.com
"NOTE: Due to the unfortunate fact that some people will not be able to make it to the rescheduled gig, there will be an indeterminate amount of tickets available at the box office the night of the show"
good luck!
dunno about this one... have a hard time believing the club endorsed this, it's great that the band wants fans to get into an other soldout show but at what point will the club be able determined how many tickets are actually available, not all in person refunds will have been provided, etc...
providing the possibility that people could get in they show up in this heat could lead to a real headache for all of those involved. [/b]
Kosmo is correct. Don't count on it. That being said... we are considering releasing a small number of tickets to be sold to the public.
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Originally posted by Shadrach:
You may find larger venues or venues in better neighborhoods. You may have an affinity for a particular club because it's in your home town or you saw the best show of your life there. But here's what you won't find; a better staff, higher quality sound (for the size of the room), a more impressive schedule or more loyal patrons.
9:30 is certainly very good, but "best live music venue in the country" is a bit hyperbolic. That "impressive schedule" includes the Wreckers, Teddy Geiger, and Starsailor. And does the great staff include the guy who didn't show up for parking on Tuesday, or the other guy who covered for him by chatting on his phone and ignoring people?
Every venue has its weaknesses. 9:30 may have fewer than most (schedule and location are the only big ones). But to think it's the best of all the thousands of clubs in the country is a big stretch.
Anyway, all that really matters to me right now is that rescheduling s-k so quickly is a Good Thing.
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Originally posted by esque0:
Originally posted by Shadrach:
You may find larger venues or venues in better neighborhoods. You may have an affinity for a particular club because it's in your home town or you saw the best show of your life there. But here's what you won't find; a better staff, higher quality sound (for the size of the room), a more impressive schedule or more loyal patrons.
9:30 is certainly very good, but "best live music venue in the country" is a bit hyperbolic. That "impressive schedule" includes the Wreckers, Teddy Geiger, and Starsailor. And does the great staff include the guy who didn't show up for parking on Tuesday, or the other guy who covered for him by chatting on his phone and ignoring people?
Every venue has its weaknesses. 9:30 may have fewer than most (schedule and location are the only big ones). But to think it's the best of all the thousands of clubs in the country is a big stretch.
Anyway, all that really matters to me right now is that rescheduling s-k so quickly is a Good Thing. [/b]
Good thing your opinion is in the vast minority. Oh and I guess all those industry awards for "Best Live Music Venue" were just so we could keep stroking our own egos?
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Christopher Cross won the Grammy for best new artist.
Originally posted by Shadrach:
Originally posted by esque0:
Originally posted by Shadrach:
You may find larger venues or venues in better neighborhoods. You may have an affinity for a particular club because it's in your home town or you saw the best show of your life there. But here's what you won't find; a better staff, higher quality sound (for the size of the room), a more impressive schedule or more loyal patrons.
9:30 is certainly very good, but "best live music venue in the country" is a bit hyperbolic. That "impressive schedule" includes the Wreckers, Teddy Geiger, and Starsailor. And does the great staff include the guy who didn't show up for parking on Tuesday, or the other guy who covered for him by chatting on his phone and ignoring people?
Every venue has its weaknesses. 9:30 may have fewer than most (schedule and location are the only big ones). But to think it's the best of all the thousands of clubs in the country is a big stretch.
Anyway, all that really matters to me right now is that rescheduling s-k so quickly is a Good Thing. [/b]
Good thing your opinion is in the vast minority. Oh and I guess all those industry awards for "Best Live Music Venue" were just so we could keep stroking our own egos? [/b]
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Last night's setlist:
1-Start Together
2-The Fox
3-The Drama You've Been Craving
4-Wilderness
5-Jumpers
6-Light Rail Coyote
7-Night Light
8-Ironclad
9-Rollercoaster
10-Hot Rock
11-What's Mine Is Yours
12-Youth Decay
13-Modern Girl
14-Let's Call It Love
15-Entertain
16-Sympathy
17-Dig Me Out
Encore 1
18-Ballad of a Ladyman
19-Oh!
20-Call The Doctor
21-Get Up
22-Words + Guitar
Encore 2
23-Turn It On
24-One More Hour
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Totally unrelated question:
At Tuesday's set by the Rogers Sisters, we were wondering if there was anything out of the ordinary about the female singer's legs. I don't mean to sound sleazy, but from where we were, it looked like she either had weird tattoos or scars, or if it was just the light and shadows. It was bugging us the whole time and we're still debating it. Was anyone close enough to shed some light on this very important topic?
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wait were people complaining about a lovefest for the 930 club on the 930 club message board
awesome
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Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
wait were people complaining about a lovefest for the 930 club on the 930 club message board
awesome
:D
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Originally posted by Shadrach:
Originally posted by esque0:
Every venue has its weaknesses. 9:30 may have fewer than most (schedule and location are the only big ones). But to think it's the best of all the thousands of clubs in the country is a big stretch.
Good thing your opinion is in the vast minority. Oh and I guess all those industry awards for "Best Live Music Venue" were just so we could keep stroking our own egos? [/b]
No, you've made it clear you can stroke your ego very well on your own, Cap'n Sardonic. I'm fine with being in the minority.
Anyway, we're arguing about whether 9:30 is merely "very good" or "the best," which wasn't what I wanted to get into with my original post. Let's just agree that it's the best in DC. I was just pointing out that the parking situation has been the weak point in a great overall effort.
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I'll bet they sell tickets for refunds they've already given. It's highly possible 50 folks have already turned in their stubs, meaning there are 50 tickets that should be available.
Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
Originally posted by andyrichter:
A little nugget of info for those of you still looking for tickets. From sleater-kinney.com
"NOTE: Due to the unfortunate fact that some people will not be able to make it to the rescheduled gig, there will be an indeterminate amount of tickets available at the box office the night of the show"
good luck!
dunno about this one... have a hard time believing the club endorsed this, it's great that the band wants fans to get into an other soldout show but at what point will the club be able determined how many tickets are actually available, not all in person refunds will have been provided, etc...
providing the possibility that people could get in they show up in this heat could lead to a real headache for all of those involved. [/b]
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Originally posted by Relaxer:
Totally unrelated question:
At Tuesday's set by the Rogers Sisters, we were wondering if there was anything out of the ordinary about the female singer's legs. I don't mean to sound sleazy, but from where we were, it looked like she either had weird tattoos or scars, or if it was just the light and shadows. It was bugging us the whole time and we're still debating it. Was anyone close enough to shed some light on this very important topic?
i thought they were tatoos. hope noticing that doesn't make me a sleazebag. :( :D ;)
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Originally posted by Weird Little Self Loathing Man:
Christopher Cross won the Grammy for best new artist.
Shadrach, you know I agree with you 100%, but this is FUNNY.
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Originally posted by esque0:
I was just pointing out that the parking situation has been the weak point in a great overall effort.
What is the parking situation? If you're talking about refunds for parking at the show, I don't know how you can complain. Ggggrrrr.
Next start bitching that you're not going to get your tickets.com fees back. What about folks who metro'd. I hope to got there are refunds coming there way. And I bought dinner at The Saloon which I NEVER would have gotten had I not been over there to see the show. I don't have a receipt, of course, but the club can take my word for it, right?
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French Toast are opening?
Are they good?
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Originally posted by Bags:
Originally posted by esque0:
I was just pointing out that the parking situation has been the weak point in a great overall effort.
What is the parking situation? If you're talking about refunds for parking at the show, I don't know how you can complain. Ggggrrrr.
Next start bitching that you're not going to get your tickets.com fees back. What about folks who metro'd. I hope to got there are refunds coming there way. And I bought dinner at The Saloon which I NEVER would have gotten had I not been over there to see the show. I don't have a receipt, of course, but the club can take my word for it, right? [/b]
If I paid cash, I'd be agreeing. No way to prove that. But with a receipt from tickets.com, parking tonight should be free. And really, it still may be, depending on what the final decision is. It just doesn't sit well with me thinking any of my cash may have supported just the RS and not s-k.
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Originally posted by andyrichter:
Originally posted by Relaxer:
Totally unrelated question:
At Tuesday's set by the Rogers Sisters, we were wondering if there was anything out of the ordinary about the female singer's legs. I don't mean to sound sleazy, but from where we were, it looked like she either had weird tattoos or scars, or if it was just the light and shadows. It was bugging us the whole time and we're still debating it. Was anyone close enough to shed some light on this very important topic?
i thought they were tatoos. hope noticing that doesn't make me a sleazebag. :( :D ;) [/b]
I don't think they were tattoos. It was bothering me too, so I went to their website yesterday. The photos from last month showed no sign of tattoos.
I thought maybe they were some crazy sort of pantyhose?
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Originally posted by Joe M.:
French Toast are opening?
Are they good?
Dischord band. Dude from Make Up and Nation of Ulysses and another dude that was the percussionist/second drummer for Fugazi.
Listen to 'em (http://www.frenchtoastdc.com/media.html)
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Originally posted by esque0:
Originally posted by Bags:
Originally posted by esque0:
I was just pointing out that the parking situation has been the weak point in a great overall effort.
What is the parking situation? If you're talking about refunds for parking at the show, I don't know how you can complain. Ggggrrrr.
Next start bitching that you're not going to get your tickets.com fees back. What about folks who metro'd. I hope to got there are refunds coming there way. And I bought dinner at The Saloon which I NEVER would have gotten had I not been over there to see the show. I don't have a receipt, of course, but the club can take my word for it, right? [/b]
If I paid cash, I'd be agreeing. No way to prove that. But with a receipt from tickets.com, parking tonight should be free. And really, it still may be, depending on what the final decision is. It just doesn't sit well with me thinking any of my cash may have supported just the RS and not s-k. [/b]
Okay let's see if I can explain this. The parking lot behind the club is owned by Howard University. In the evenings when we have shows it is controlled by E-Park. So while parking tickets are available to purchase in advance it is merely a convenience, not a package deal. Parking there is no different than parking in some lot down the street, except that it??s directly behind the club. There is a litany of things that could happen once you park your car that could cause you to leave a show early and miss a performance (you feel sick, you get an emergency phone call, you left something important at home etc. etc.). The point is that when you leave you wouldn't expect your money back from the parking attendant, would you? No, because that money was paid to park your car, not for the show. The two are not connected. If you paid to park you car in a garage because you had a business meeting and then the meeting was cancelled, would you expect your money back even though you never did what you came to do?
What are we to do? Go tell E-Park something like... "Um yea the show was postponed because of something completely out of our hands and we're going to need you to refund everyone's money for parking." They would laugh in our faces, as they should.
That being said, if the show had been cancelled before the night of and no one actually parked their cars in the lot that night, then I would understand the realistic desire for a refund. Under these circumstances though I think it??s a bit ridiculous.
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i paid to park there once, at the very first show i ever went to at the club (oddly enough, sleater-kinney). now i just park in the alley
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a diesel powered generator??? i guess we can add 930 club to those who do not care about the environment (seth- you gonna make a little cash on the side and sell the excess electricity to pepco??). :)
and as far as dcist copying from 930 board. . .really, they do it alllllll the time, right hoya?
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If I see fire trucks again tonite in front of the venue, I swear I'm going to sh*t my pants.
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Originally posted by Venerable Bede:
a diesel powered generator??? i guess we can add 930 club to those who do not care about the environment
Rock 'n roll > the environment
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:( - fuckin great pic (http://www.cspaniels.com/sxsw06pics/3-14/s-k3.jpg) though
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I saw a free screening last night of the new version of Black Christmas. Now I never saw the original, but there was a Rogers Sisters poster in the sorority house the chicks were living in. Not that I had a clue who they are/were, just thought it strange that I had saw the name on here quite a bit and then in the movies.
The theater was also right down the street from where SK was playing -Webster Hall (presumably with the aforementioned Rogers Sisters)
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Please make the Preview Post button your new best friends...
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Originally posted by esque0:
Originally posted by andyrichter:
Originally posted by Relaxer:
Totally unrelated question:
At Tuesday's set by the Rogers Sisters, we were wondering if there was anything out of the ordinary about the female singer's legs. I don't mean to sound sleazy, but from where we were, it looked like she either had weird tattoos or scars, or if it was just the light and shadows. It was bugging us the whole time and we're still debating it. Was anyone close enough to shed some light on this very important topic?
i thought they were tatoos. hope noticing that doesn't make me a sleazebag. :( :D ;) [/b]
I don't think they were tattoos. It was bothering me too, so I went to their website yesterday. The photos from last month showed no sign of tattoos.
I thought maybe they were some crazy sort of pantyhose? [/b]
definitely not tattoos. i saw her after the show, and they were gone.
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Originally posted by Shadrach:
Okay let's see if I can explain this. The parking lot behind the club is owned by Howard University. In the evenings when we have shows it is controlled by E-Park. So while parking tickets are available to purchase in advance it is merely a convenience, not a package deal. Parking there is no different than parking in some lot down the street, except that it??s directly behind the club. There is a litany of things that could happen once you park your car that could cause you to leave a show early and miss a performance (you feel sick, you get an emergency phone call, you left something important at home etc. etc.). The point is that when you leave you wouldn't expect your money back from the parking attendant, would you? No, because that money was paid to park your car, not for the show. The two are not connected. If you paid to park you car in a garage because you had a business meeting and then the meeting was cancelled, would you expect your money back even though you never did what you came to do?
That makes a lot more sense, but I still don't think it absolves the club of any connection. How many people park there during shows that aren't there for 9:30? And how many people leave before the main act due to sickness? Oh well. As long as they're doing what they can.
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Originally posted by Joe M.:
French Toast are opening?
WOOHOO!!! These guys are great!
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Originally posted by Joe M.:
French Toast are opening?
Are they good?
I saw them several months ago opening for (the sounds of) Kaleidoscope and Lilys and very much enjoyed them. Was surprised since I tend to not be much of a fan of the whole Dischord sound.
Look at it this way, you are all getting an extra band for all of your troubles. ;) Good match too for Sleater Kinney.
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Couldn't make it out, but the webcast sounds great.
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Encore!
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Second Encore :D
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My back's sore (and neck).
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wow.....
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I may have to go to Portland.....
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Originally posted by ggw?:
I may have to go to Portland.....
No kidding. What a show!
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that was one of the best shows i've ever seen......just wow.... :eek:
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Great show. I'd bone all three bandmates.
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damn, I wish I had gone....
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Concert of the year!!!
Amazing, amazing show. The band really looked like they were having fun. The audience was incredibly appreciative from start to finish. I suspect the heat may have made the audience a little sluggish to dance at first, but the floor was rocking by the second half of the opening set. I really enjoyed (finally) hearing "The Woods" tracks performed live. Great stuff, even better than the album, I think. The second encore was the cherry on the top. I'm ecstatic the audience didn't give up after the lights came on and the exit music started. "Sympathy" is my favorite Sleater-Kinney song, and I probably would have been a little disappointed if they hadn't played it. And "Dig Me Out" was the perfect way to end the show.
I think the cancellation of Tuesday's show just made tonight's show all the more epic. I plan to tell my children this story someday.
Speaking of children, I'm so incredibly happy NPR recorded this show for posterity. I can't wait to download it and listen to it again. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the NPR recording quality is on par with the superb quality of the Neko Case show NPR recorded earlier this year.
From my standpoint, the sound mix was certainly top-notch tonight (unlike the previous Sleater-Kinney show I attended at the 9:30 Club). I could hear almost every word Carrie and Corin said.
As usual, it was lots of fun hanging with Bags, Tom Servo, and Kosmo both before and after the show. Cheers, my friends!
Corin, Carrie, and Janet, thank you for 12 great years and 7 great albums, and some of my very best concert-going memories.
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Seth, et al
can I get my S-K ticket stub back? I understand there must have been a reason to keep the entire ticket last night but I'd like to have the souvenir, I'd be willing to send a self addressed stamped envelope to the club to retrieve my little treasure.
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Originally posted by Darth Ed:
I really enjoyed (finally) hearing "The Woods" tracks performed live. Great stuff, even better than the album, I think.
From my standpoint, the sound mix was certainly top-notch tonight (unlike the previous Sleater-Kinney show I attended at the 9:30 Club). I could hear almost every word Carrie and Corin said.
Agreement all around! The Woods tracks were even better this time than last, especially Entertain and The Fox. And they played Night Light, which I didn't get to hear last time. But really, after Not What You Want, #1 Must Have, Burn Don't Freeze, End of You, etc, I can't complain about what they did or didn't play.
And seconded about the mix. Last time, Corin's vocals were a bit buried and sludgy-sounding. Much better this time, crisp and clear. (Sound-guy checked her mic and monitors about 8 times, so cheers to him.)
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Originally posted by Rupert Pupkin:
Great show. I'd bone all three bandmates.
The true measure of a band ...
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Originally posted by bnyced0:
Seth, et al
can I get my S-K ticket stub back? I understand there must have been a reason to keep the entire ticket last night but I'd like to have the souvenir, I'd be willing to send a self addressed stamped envelope to the club to retrieve my little treasure.
yea, what's up with that? when they led us into the bar at door time, that lady said we would be able to get our ticket stubs back after the show if we wanted for souvenirs....well when i got to the front door after the show, they were gone? i'd certainly be willing to also send a self addressed stamped envelope to get it back as well if its possible. any of the mods here who can relay that small request to seth from a small group of fans would be greatly appreciated.
as for the show. again ;) the sound was great as well from where i was standing. did anyone notice carrie coming dangerously close to popping out there while rocking out? :eek:
so in summary....incredible night. thanks 930 club (except for that little ticket stub thing) and thanks to sleater kinney. last night they went out on top of their game.
and also HUGE thanks to NPR for recording this show. i'll be able to relive this night anytime i want.
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I agree with everything that's been said. I saw them at Coachella, and they were very good, but last night they were even better. Also, a big thanks to S-K for re-scheduling in between the New York show and the Lollapalooza in Chicago today. Most bands probably would have just written it off after what happened Tuesday and not come back.
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I got my stub back. They were handing them out as we left. And agree all around with the praise. Fantastic, fantastic show.
Sorry I didn't see anyone, but I did run into an imposter GGW. I haven't seen him in a while, and walked up to a tall gentleman with curly hair. He looked like he was going to punch me when I addressed him as GGW. Then, I think I may have seen him later on, but was too nervous about another awkward encounter.
I was also standing next to that imposter Nuge that's been running around town...
Originally posted by bnyced0:
Seth, et al
can I get my S-K ticket stub back? I understand there must have been a reason to keep the entire ticket last night but I'd like to have the souvenir, I'd be willing to send a self addressed stamped envelope to the club to retrieve my little treasure.
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They were handing ticket stubs out to everyone as we walked out the door.
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In order to defray the cost of the generator we decided to auction off the ticket stubs on e-bay. The bidding should be able to commence by the end of the day.
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Obviously the other 896 people got their stubs before either of you did; and two slacker staph members pocketed the last two...
Originally posted by andyrichter:
Originally posted by bnyced0:
Seth, et al
can I get my S-K ticket stub back? I understand there must have been a reason to keep the entire ticket last night but I'd like to have the souvenir, I'd be willing to send a self addressed stamped envelope to the club to retrieve my little treasure.
yea, what's up with that? when they led us into the bar at door time, that lady said we would be able to get our ticket stubs back after the show if we wanted for souvenirs....well when i got to the front door after the show, they were gone? i'd certainly be willing to also send a self addressed stamped envelope to get it back as well if its possible. any of the mods here who can relay that small request to seth from a small group of fans would be greatly appreciated.
as for the show. again ;) the sound was great as well from where i was standing. did anyone notice carrie coming dangerously close to popping out there while rocking out? :eek:
so in summary....incredible night. thanks 930 club (except for that little ticket stub thing) and thanks to sleater kinney. last night they went out on top of their game.
and also HUGE thanks to NPR for recording this show. i'll be able to relive this night anytime i want. [/b]
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swing by the club sat while the wreckers are playing... this mod will be selling ticket stubs out of his trunk with the stand commission going to eddie, thatguy and shadrach :)
yup awesome show and it was great to finally see them as a headliner in a club... it was also the first time in a long time i witnessed a real encore occur and give props the audience for not simply leaving after the band finished the first encore and staying put and demanding they come back for more! maybe we can start a new trend in dc...
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amazing show, lackluster crowd until the very end.
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If you didn't get your stub back stop by the club while we are open and we can give you one. What had happened was...I gave the guys a bunch to hand out and then had to temporarily lock up the office. So when they ran out some of you were left in the lurch. If you really want to send a SASE then that is fine too. Sorry for the further hassle during what turned out to be a great show.
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Originally posted by saco:
Obviously the other 896 people got their stubs before either of you did; and two slacker staph members pocketed the last two...
yea, that's what i get for being near the front. that and i don't think the staff was supposed to be handing them out to everybody, only the people who request them. no worries, i will be bidding on ebay tonight ;)
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Originally posted by andyrichter:
Originally posted by saco:
Obviously the other 896 people got their stubs before either of you did; and two slacker staph members pocketed the last two...
yea, that's what i get for being near the front. that and i don't think the staff was supposed to be handing them out to everybody, only the people who request them. no worries, i will be bidding on ebay tonight ;) [/b]
i was near the front and got one, no problem. he had a stack of them.
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Just curious, how many times have you seen Sleater-Kinney?? (this is for everyone).
This was my 19th time and was one of the best!
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The proliferation of GGWannabes is really starting to become troublesome....
Originally posted by nkotb:
I got my stub back. They were handing them out as we left. And agree all around with the praise. Fantastic, fantastic show.
Sorry I didn't see anyone, but I did run into an imposter GGW. I haven't seen him in a while, and walked up to a tall gentleman with curly hair. He looked like he was going to punch me when I addressed him as GGW. Then, I think I may have seen him later on, but was too nervous about another awkward encounter.
I was also standing next to that imposter Nuge that's been running around town...
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thanks eddie!
Originally posted by Joe M.:
Just curious, how many times have you seen Sleater-Kinney?? (this is for everyone).
This was my 19th time and was one of the best!
damn, 19 times. this was only my 2nd. first was last year at arthurfest in L.A. that was good too but being outdoors, the sound was nowhere near the quality as the 930 club.
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There were none of the usual suspects DJing last night as the band was controlling the music between sets. Didn't hear all of it but liked the nice selection of punk, soul and girl group that were choosen. At one point I was startled by a really favorite soul track of mine, thinking wow I could have selected that one.
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As I have just recently left DC, I have been reading all of this S-K stuff from afar. However, I just want to chime in that this just further cemented in my mind that the 930 club is the best run concert venue you will ever find. Kudos to Eddie, ThatGuy, Shadrach, Seth, etc. for how you all handled the situation. I'm sure it wasn't easy having so many issues to handle between the band's schedule, ticket stubs, getting the power back on, and so on.
I will miss going to the club on a regular basis. I hope everyone on this board realizes what a great asset the 930 club is to live music in DC. (stepping down from my soapbox now)
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anyone have a setlist from last night??
Incredible show!
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Set List
"One Beat"
"Not what You Want"
"Wilderness"
"Fox"
"Jumpers"
"#1 Must Have"
"Steep Air"
"Rollercoaster"
"Burn Don't Freeze"
"Nightlight"
"End of You"
"What's Mine Is Yours"
"Modern Girl"
"Let's Call It Love"
"Entertain"
"Little Babies"
"Iron Clad"
"Get Up"
"Buy Her Candy"
"Turn It On"
"Dance Song 97"
"Words & Guitar"
"Sympathy"
"Dig Me Out"
<small>[ 08-04-2006, 10:20 AM: Message edited by: kosmo vinyl ]</small>
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what is this 42 of which you speak? i bow to your skills of being the quickest clicker in the west with an advance degree in cutnpaste :)
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We used to see a version of GGW who like us, parked at SPringfield Mall to save the $3.75 Metro parking fee and walked to Springfield Metro. My wife also once saw him walking on K Street downtown. He had hair parted in the middle and feathered, and drove a little sports car. My wife said he had an ass like her Dad's. He wore an ipod daily, and I couldn't help but think he was listening to something really smokin', like perhaps the first Boston album. We called him "little GGW". Then one day we stopped seeing him and we've never seen him since. I reckon perhaps he moved on the greener pastures.
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Or, like any good businessman, ggw? eliminated the competition...
Originally posted by Weird Little Self Loathing Man:
Then one day we stopped seeing him and we've never seen him since. I reckon perhaps he moved on the greener pastures.
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Wow, they played all of the Woods :)
I now have much greater appreciation for the Woods, even though sometimes I think to myself, there was some serious cockfighting or turkeys being killed while they're recording the album ;)
Originally posted by ggw?:
Set List
"One Beat"
"Not what You Want"
"Wilderness"
"Fox"
"Jumpers"
"#1 Must Have"
"Steep Air"
"Rollercoaster"
"Burn Don't Freeze"
"Nightlight"
"End of You"
"What's Mine Is Yours"
"Modern Girl"
"Let's Call It Love"
"Entertain"
"Little Babies"
"Iron Clad"
"Get Up"
"Buy Her Candy"
"Turn It On"
"Dance Song 97"
"Words & Guitar"
"Sympathy"
"Dig Me Out"
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Originally posted by Joe M.:
Just curious, how many times have you seen Sleater-Kinney?? (this is for everyone).
This was my 19th time and was one of the best!
19! Impressive... Most impressive.
Only four times for me:
2002/10/20 Sleater-Kinney/The Quails/V for Vendetta @ 9:30 Club
2004/04/22 Sleater-Kinney/The Thermals @ 9:30 Club
2005/06/25 Sleater-Kinney/Dead Meadow @ 9:30 Club
2006/08/03 Sleater-Kinney/French Toast @ 9:30 Club
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:D
Ecellent show!! Thanks to the club and to S-K for making it happen. And thanks for the second encore!!! A wonderful goodbye to a kickass band.
BTW, any idea who the little one was on stage?
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terrific show (aside from the jerk who talked through the first few songs).
Definitely one of the best shows I've ever seen. And I'm so glad to be listening to it now.
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Excellent show. I don't know why that band is going on hiatus, they're at the top of their game. Corin looked so happy and peaceful up there. They didn't look like a group that was just itching to give it up.
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My guess is that it's just too difficult for a band like Sleater-Kinney to afford staying together. They probably don't make much money (from record sales or tours), and it's becoming too difficult for musicians to keep making records without the financial security once provided by major labels. Look at Grandaddy, another example of a band that made TV appearances, sold a song for a car commercial, and still couldn't cut it. And I wouldn't be surprised if Peaches sold the song "Do Ya" to the Gap so that she could finance her current tour. Her venue was originally Roseland in NYC and moved to Irving Plaza. It's a damn shame, but that's probably just how the business is these days.
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According to a Rolling Stone article, Corin wants to spend time with her 5 year old...
I remember seeing them in 2000 (in San Francisco). Corin was very pregnant!
Originally posted by Tom Servo:
Excellent show. I don't know why that band is going on hiatus, they're at the top of their game. Corin looked so happy and peaceful up there. They didn't look like a group that was just itching to give it up.
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Originally posted by Joe M.:
According to a Rolling Stone article, Corin wants to spend time with her 5 year old...
I remember seeing them in 2000 (in San Francisco). Corin was very pregnant!
Does she have the herpes?
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Originally posted by The Bombay Doors:
Originally posted by Joe M.:
According to a Rolling Stone article, Corin wants to spend time with her 5 year old...
I remember seeing them in 2000 (in San Francisco). Corin was very pregnant!
Does she have the herpes? [/b]
RED CARD
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Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
There were none of the usual suspects DJing last night as the band was controlling the music between sets. Didn't hear all of it but liked the nice selection of punk, soul and girl group that were choosen. At one point I was startled by a really favorite soul track of mine, thinking wow I could have selected that one.
Who was that girl group, singing something about Jealousy? Anyone know?
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Originally posted by Joe M.:
Just curious, how many times have you seen Sleater-Kinney?? (this is for everyone).
This was my 19th time and was one of the best!
Just my 5th, but this one was probably the best.
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Now streaming from Lollapalooza (http://blueroom.att.com/inc_event_mediaplayer/player.php?id=#vtop)
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So I missed my one and only chance to ever see Sleater-Kinney, because it was rescheduled so quickly. Just perfect.
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In Oregon
Sleater-Kinney go out with a bang.
By Brian J Barr
To better take in the very last show Sleater-Kinney played, my fiancée and I deemed it wise to steer clear of the animal pit down front and stood in back, beers in hand. The scene at the front of the stage was wild. A mass of crowd surfing??legs a-flying??guttural screams and girls in tears. One report had it that some adoring fans had waited outside the Crystal Ballroom close to nine hours to secure their spots under the noses of Sleater-Kinney. These were the ones no doubt buckling at the knees when Corin Tucker unleashed one of her ear-piercing wails.
Peter Buck from REM floated in and out of the crowd with his buddy Scott McCaughey. James Mercer and his wife stood arm in arm. Hell, even Eddie Vedder was there to open the show, singing a solo acoustic anti-Bush folk number as well as a duet on ukulele with Janet Weiss. And yet even with all the A-List talent on the premises, the overall affair didn't feel like some swine- infested music-industry gala. It was much closer to a hometown rock show, albeit one that could have been held in a bigger venue in a bigger town. But Sleater-Kinney chose to say their goodbye on their terms, in their hometown of Portland, Ore.
Their farewell set was culled mostly from The Woods, their latest album and easily the best record of 2005. And it was performed while a sweaty mass of insane fans stomped their feet, whistled, screamed, and, of course, cried. The noise didn't stop for the better part of three hours.
Diehards were treated to a heavy shot of older material as an encore. When it was all said and done, a few folks offered flowers to the women, tokens of gratitude for 11 years of great rock and roll. Before they left the stage, the three members of Sleater-Kinney??Tucker, Weiss, and Carrie Brownstein (one of the great rock guitarists of all time)??all came together for a big hug. Simply put, it was one of the most touching moments I have ever witnessed, in a rock club or elsewhere. Then the lights came up, the people filed out the door, and we went to a modest after-party downstairs.
Great bands break up all the time, but it is hard to place the feelings one has upon the breakup of Sleater-Kinney. On the way home, my fiancée said that the breakup feels like a letdown, as if the band had gone out leaving behind plenty of unfinished business. After all, each record brought them more and more mainstream attention. Who knows where the next one might have taken them? But goddamn, they did what most bands rarely do; they went out at the top of their game and left behind one hell of a legacy.
When we rolled up Hawthorne Boulevard at 3 a.m., the sidewalks clogged with after-hours staggerers, the lighted sign at the Bagdad Theater boasted that the band's work would not be soon forgotten. For earlier that night, participants from the Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls had displayed their new chops in a benefit for the camp. You couldn't help but smile. We drove home and slept the sleep of those who are at peace.
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setlist for the final show:
The Fox
The End of You
Wilderness
Jumpers
One Beat
Step Aside
The Hot Rock
Rollercoaster
All Hands On The Bad One
Night Light
What's Mine is Yours
Stay Where You Are
Modern Girl
Let's call It Love
Entertain
Sympathy
Words and Guitar
Encore:
Milkshake 'n' Honey
You're No Rock 'n' Roll Fun
Not What You Want
Steep Air
God is a Number
Oh!
Dig Me Out
Encore 2:
Good Things
Turn it On
One More Hour
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Thanks for those postings on the last show....
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Janet Weiss Joins the Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks!!! (http://www.portlandmercury.com/blogtown/2006/09/janet_weiss_joins_the_stephen.php)
Posted by Chas Bowie at 11:05 AM
Last night, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks kicked off the third annual Affair at the Jupiter Hotel art fair down on lower Burnside with an amazing set that included 4 or 5 brand new songs. In the open air courtyard of the hotel, with countless stars overhead, it was an incredible way to see old Malk, and to witness no small moment of Portland music history. On drums??to almost everyone??s surprise??was Janet Weiss, of dearly departed Sleater-Kinney! Not a one-shot deal, it seems that Weiss is an official member of the Jicks now (evening the gender ration to a straight 50/50!), and she didn??t hold back on her signature bombast of controlled explosions on songs like ??Post-Paint Boy,? ??Water and a Seat,? and ??Baby C??Mon.? They also played 4 or 5 brand new songs, which sounded predictably terrific, including one with an enormous, sludgy bassline and one of Malkmus??s most insane guitar-god solos to date. Toward the end of the set, somebody shoulted out a request for ??Jenny and Ess-Dog,? to which Jicks bassist Joanna Bolme replied that Janet hadn??t had a chance to learn that one yet. ??It??s just too tricky for her,? Bolme laughed. Then Stephen said ??this next song??s for Perry Farrel? and launched into an especially jamtastic version of ??Do Not Feed the Oyster.? Corrin Tucker was in the audience, as were a few hundred members of the national Art Mafia, seeing as this was a big art fair with galleries from across the country. The newly revamped Jicks absolutely killed it with their set, though??aided perhaps, not only by the incredible addition of Janet Weiss, but Malkmus??s creepy new moustache.