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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: Vas Deferens on February 17, 2009, 10:35:52 am

Title: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: Vas Deferens on February 17, 2009, 10:35:52 am
who else is gonna be there?
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: Chulahoma on February 17, 2009, 11:02:43 am
anyone have an extra pair of tickets to this??  any help would be appreciated  :)
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Post by: eltee on February 17, 2009, 12:33:11 pm
it better not snow.
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Post by: reggie on February 17, 2009, 03:13:02 pm
i'll be there. when was his last headlining DC show before this? I cant remember...
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 17, 2009, 03:29:53 pm
His last area headlining gig the Birchmere Bandstand stage on the Post War tour.


i'll be there. when was his last headlining DC show before this? I cant remember...
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: HoyaSaxa03 on February 17, 2009, 05:24:34 pm
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enjoy your little indie show!   ;D
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: Vas Deferens on February 17, 2009, 05:28:40 pm
let's not forget that M. Ward sold out 900 tickets in less than an hour, while DBT are still trying to move tickets  ;D
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: walkonby on February 17, 2009, 05:48:22 pm
let's not forget that M. Ward sold out 900 tickets in less than an hour, while DBT are still trying to move tickets  ;D

i have found that amusing as well.  why have two shows when you cannot sell out the first one?
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 18, 2009, 08:57:45 am
Did they REALLY sell 900 tickets in less than an hour?

I called the box office and bought one of the two remaining tickets about an hour into the sale.

Prior to that, I checked the ticketmaster website. It said it was sold out, but that I could buy tickets from itd sister scam site, ticketsnow, for a mere $150. Now that we're closer to the show, they can be had for a mere $53. Here's to hoping some of those don't sell, and that the place is not jam packed.

So did it really sell out that quickly, or did ticketmaster funnel some of the tickets to ticketsnow.

I'll bet the DBT shows are crowded, even though they don't have an album out.. As the 9:30 box office guy told me, DBT is a band that sells alot of week of show tickets, and walkups. And their audience is full of fat, hairy, spacetaking guys like myself.

let's not forget that M. Ward sold out 900 tickets in less than an hour, while DBT are still trying to move tickets  ;D
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: eltee on February 18, 2009, 10:54:56 am
I don't remember exactly, but through you guys I found out about the show, and I think I got mine online 20 min. before Rhett. Via 6 & I I believe I bought. Within two hours it was sold out.
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: hartbr8k1d on February 18, 2009, 12:01:39 pm
i'll be making it down for the show. I haven't seen M. Ward since '04 at Club Laga in Pittsburgh.
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: tigerflight on February 19, 2009, 12:10:07 pm
i'm going. I've never been to this venue...I'm trying to think positive but i think i'm failing.
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Post by: eltee on February 19, 2009, 12:45:47 pm
Why? I heard it's a great place to see a show.
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Post by: tigerflight on February 19, 2009, 03:06:07 pm
because I've heard the opposite.

I'm not a fan of seated shows to begin with, and the fact that the seats are more benches...I don't know.
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: Sage 703 on February 19, 2009, 03:10:46 pm
because I've heard the opposite.

I'm not a fan of seated shows to begin with, and the fact that the seats are more benches...I don't know.


Personally, I think it is one of the best places to see a show in DC.  What show did you hear about that makes you concerned?
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 19, 2009, 03:12:22 pm
Though I wish they would, it's not like anybody is going to stay in their seat. Besides, what is the point of standing at an M. Ward show? Anybody who feels the need to dance at an M. Ward show is more than a little bit weird. If everybody stays seated, then everybody can see. That seems like a nice thing, right?

because I've heard the opposite.

I'm not a fan of seated shows to begin with, and the fact that the seats are more benches...I don't know.

Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: Sage 703 on February 19, 2009, 03:15:06 pm
Though I wish they would, it's not like anybody is going to stay in their seat. Besides, what is the point of standing at an M. Ward show? Anybody who feels the need to dance at an M. Ward show is more than a little bit weird. If everybody stays seated, then everybody can see. That seems like a nice thing, right?

because I've heard the opposite.

I'm not a fan of seated shows to begin with, and the fact that the seats are more benches...I don't know.


Actually, the vast majority of people at Synagogue shows stay in their seats, especially at the more mellow shows.  The only ones where I've seen many folks standing are Lykke Li and Devendra Banhart.
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: eltee on February 19, 2009, 03:17:58 pm
Sorry, posting at the same time...What Rhett said.
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 19, 2009, 03:20:16 pm
Well that would be nice, especially after being out until the wee hours for a Drive By Truckers show Friday night and being awakened by a 20 month old at 6am. Don't ask me how I'm going to manage to do my Saturday nine mile run, I may have to shelve that.

Though I wish they would, it's not like anybody is going to stay in their seat. Besides, what is the point of standing at an M. Ward show? Anybody who feels the need to dance at an M. Ward show is more than a little bit weird. If everybody stays seated, then everybody can see. That seems like a nice thing, right?

because I've heard the opposite.

I'm not a fan of seated shows to begin with, and the fact that the seats are more benches...I don't know.


Actually, the vast majority of people at Synagogue shows stay in their seats, especially at the more mellow shows.  The only ones where I've seen many folks standing are Lykke Li and Devendra Banhart.
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: tigerflight on February 19, 2009, 03:37:23 pm
you're right. maybe i'll love it. I'm trying (hand to god trying) to think positive about this. my reservations are mostly with the other show-goers and i should just ignore that.
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: Relaxer on February 19, 2009, 03:41:04 pm
Just get there early.

And I'd say they're not so much benches as pews. It is a house of worship after all.
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: BookerT on February 19, 2009, 04:16:05 pm
it's a really nice venue and should be perfect for m. ward. although vivian girls will be clanging all over the place. the sound has improved tenfold over the past year. the only issue is that some of the balcony seats don't offer the best sight lines. so do get there early for a downstairs spot if you want to see. i suggest seeing the vivian girls bassist.
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: tigerflight on February 19, 2009, 05:24:26 pm
i really like the vivian girls, but keep thinking of Tiger trap. which isn't a bad thing, i think i was just honestly surprised that it wasn't Rose melberg singing
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: andyrichter on February 19, 2009, 06:26:20 pm
I've missed Vivian Girls twice already.  I'm really looking forward to seeing them. 
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Post by: Yada on February 19, 2009, 06:37:02 pm
I will be there and I absolutely can't wait.

I've been wanting to see M.Ward for probably four or five years now and I was out of town the weekend he was at the Birchmere.

I can't think of a better place than 6th and I to see him perform, other than maybe a seated show at the 930.

And yeah... there really isn't a reason to be standing/dancing at a show like this. You'll look like an idiot. ::)

Get there early if you want a good seat, otherwise you'll be sitting with the choir up top.
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: HoyaSaxa03 on February 20, 2009, 02:08:51 pm
went to 6th & I last night for the first time to see Rob Riggle... great venue...
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: Yada on February 22, 2009, 05:39:06 pm
Great show last night... A little too short for my liking, was thinking the show would've at least been an hour and half, but pretty awesome nonetheless. The sound was a little muffled from where I was sitting, but an absolutely great acoustic set to start the show with a very respectful audience.

The Vivian Girls however were one of the worst opening acts I've ever seen after 15 years of seeing shows.
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: Vas Deferens on February 22, 2009, 08:01:49 pm
Excellent show.  It would have been perfect had he played that Daniel Johnston's cover "To Go Home" but great to hear "Poison Cup" and "Chinese Translation" nonetheless and even his take on a She & Him song. That said, I really dislike that new song "Never Had Nobody Like You" for its corny lyrics.

I did not enjoy the Vivian Girls live but I enjoy them on record.
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 23, 2009, 10:01:25 am
M. Ward was predictably fantastic.

I wish every show I wanted to see was at Sixth and I. No sevice fees, seated shows, no problems seeing, good sound, no drunk assholes, and show done by 10:45 in a Saturday night. Perfect.

Vivian Girls exceeded my very low expectations. Still, I'd never  sit at home and choose to listen to them. Their stage banter played like a really bad, unfunny SNL skit.
Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: Vas Deferens on February 23, 2009, 10:04:54 am
Up for the Mountain Goats then?  ;D



I wish every show I wanted to see was at Sixth and I. No sevice fees, seated shows, no problems seeing, good sound, no drunk assholes, and show done by 10:45 in a Saturday night. Perfect.


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Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 23, 2009, 10:14:08 am
Did the Kris Kristofferson show already happen?

Nope, Mountain Goats are one of the bands that I actively detest. And having seen Vanderslice once (as an opener), I have no desire to see him again!

Up for the Mountain Goats then?  ;D



I wish every show I wanted to see was at Sixth and I. No sevice fees, seated shows, no problems seeing, good sound, no drunk assholes, and show done by 10:45 in a Saturday night. Perfect.


Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: Vas Deferens on February 23, 2009, 10:15:58 am
The Kris Kristofferson show got moved to Lisner...Feb 28th

Did the Kris Kristofferson show already happen?

Nope, Mountain Goats are one of the bands that I actively detest. And having seen Vanderslice once (as an opener), I have no desire to see him again!

Up for the Mountain Goats then?  ;D



I wish every show I wanted to see was at Sixth and I. No sevice fees, seated shows, no problems seeing, good sound, no drunk assholes, and show done by 10:45 in a Saturday night. Perfect.


Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 23, 2009, 10:23:11 am
But the Spoon show is NOT at Lisner, correct?

The Kris Kristofferson show got moved to Lisner...Feb 28th

Did the Kris Kristofferson show already happen?

Nope, Mountain Goats are one of the bands that I actively detest. And having seen Vanderslice once (as an opener), I have no desire to see him again!

Up for the Mountain Goats then?  ;D



I wish every show I wanted to see was at Sixth and I. No sevice fees, seated shows, no problems seeing, good sound, no drunk assholes, and show done by 10:45 in a Saturday night. Perfect.


Title: Re: M. Ward/Vivian Girls rollcall
Post by: Vas Deferens on February 23, 2009, 10:29:25 am
That show is not yet confirmed. Who knows where they'll play.

But the Spoon show is NOT at Lisner, correct?