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Title: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on March 09, 2004, 02:37:00 pm
I am really enjoying the streaming songs from the upcoming album (okay, upcoming US release of existing album).  Maybe I'll have to catch the Iota Fleshtones show so I can hit the Snow Patrol at Black Cat on April 17th....
 
 Album and show info and streaming link  here (http://www.bigyawn.net/index.htm), scroll down to 2-27-04 for good info.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Fico on March 09, 2004, 03:21:00 pm
Ahoy everyone~
 
 As some of you may or may not know, my band "Cartel" will be playing a gig Friday March 26 @ the Velvet Lounge.
 
 We've been told two other bands will be on the bill and we have the middle slot. We should be playing at about 10-10:15pm.
 
 Anywho, the whole band would appreciate it if you would come along and please feel free to bring as many people as you want....
 
 info on the Velvet Lounge:  www.velvetloungedc.com (http://www.velvetloungedc.com)
 
 Hope to see you all there.... Cheerios,
 
 Cartel.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bombay Chutney on March 09, 2004, 03:24:00 pm
I guess they must be playing the back stage, since Beauty Pill is playing the main stage on 4/17. I recently picked up "Songs For Polar Bears" and like it a lot.  
 
 I definitely want to check them out, but I've missed Beauty Pill the last couple times they played and swore that I'd do whatever was necessary to see them next time around.   Throw the Fleshtones into the mix and there's just no way to hit everything that weekend.
 
 April is turning into another month jam-packed with shows.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on March 09, 2004, 03:41:00 pm
I saw Beauty Pill play somewhere last fall...I wasn't impressed...wonder if I missed something. But, either way, I'll be Snow Patrolling or Fleshtoning that night.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on March 09, 2004, 03:56:00 pm
Really? I can only think of one show we're going to in April...and one in March.
 
 
 
Quote
Originally posted by Skeeter:
 
 
 April is turning into another month jam-packed with shows.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bombay Chutney on March 09, 2004, 06:03:00 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Rutherford J. Balls:
  Really? I can only think of one show we're going to in April...and one in March.
Well, I've already for tix to 4 shows in the first half of April and I'm hoping to hit 2 of the 3 shows listed above (Beauty Pill/Fleshtones/Snow Patrol).  That's 6 shows in the first 2 weeks or so.  That's a lot more than I usually go to, and there's still half a month left.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on March 09, 2004, 06:08:00 pm
Skeeter, what do you have tickets for?  I haven't gotten any April tix yet (except GBV in New York...)
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on March 09, 2004, 06:11:00 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Rutherford J. Balls:
  Really? I can only think of one show we're going to in April...and one in March.
 
 
   
Quote
Originally posted by Skeeter:
 
 
 April is turning into another month jam-packed with shows.
[/b]
But you have a specific preference to only go to one show a month or so.  So you never have "jam packed" months.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bombay Chutney on March 09, 2004, 06:19:00 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Bags:
  Skeeter, what do you have tickets for?
4/2 - WSC @ Black Cat
 4/3 - Death Cab @ 9:30
 4/4 - Bob Dylan @ Warner Theater
 4/6 - The Darkness @ 9:30
 
 Actually, I'm picking up the WSC tickets on Monday, but i'm 100% certain that I'm going to that show.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on March 09, 2004, 06:24:00 pm
Busy week for Skeeter!
 
 I forgot, I have Death Cab tix.
 
 I'll probably go to WSC -- Fridays are always good for that.
 
 You certainly picked up tix to shows that sold well!  Way to go...a friend of mine at the Warner said that second added show sold out lickety split.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: redsock on March 09, 2004, 06:46:00 pm
Snow Patrol have moved to the 930 club. Which is interesting, since I would not think they were near big enough to headline the club. Which means they may be opening, but for whom?
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on March 09, 2004, 06:52:00 pm
Wow.  Same night?
 
 Might be a fun way to do an opener and then DC9 DJ night....
 
 Or, catch one of the gazillion other bands that night.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on March 09, 2004, 06:57:00 pm
Perhaps Ratdog has added a third show.
 
 
Quote
Originally posted by redsock:
  Snow Patrol have moved to the 930 club. Which is interesting, since I would not think they were near big enough to headline the club. Which means they may be opening, but for whom?
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on March 09, 2004, 07:00:00 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Rutherford_J._Balls_a.k.a_Rhett:
  Perhaps Ratdog has added a third show.
That's not even funny.....    :confused:
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bombay Chutney on March 09, 2004, 09:56:00 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Bags:
  Busy week for Skeeter!
It actually starts on 3/31 with Ratdog.
 
   
Quote
You certainly picked up tix to shows that sold well!  Way to go...a friend of mine at the Warner said that second added show sold out lickety split. [/b]
The Dylan show?  It's not sold out yet.  Very close though.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Jaguär on March 10, 2004, 01:41:00 am
Quote
Originally posted by redsock:
  Snow Patrol have moved to the 930 club. Which is interesting, since I would not think they were near big enough to headline the club. Which means they may be opening, but for whom?
I would think so. Snow Patrol should bring out all of the Brit Rockers. In fact, if I'm understanding the original booking correctly, I find it absurd that Snow Patrol would even be considered for the Backstage instead of the Mainstage. They have way too much of a following for that. With that said, I do not think that they will by any means sell out the 9:30 Club. Should be a nice but comfortable crowd.
 
 I love Final Straw as much, if not more, than their previous works.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: ratioci nation on March 10, 2004, 11:18:00 am
I listened to about half the Snow Patrol album today, sounds like Semisonic has a new album, don't care for it much
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Medusa on March 10, 2004, 12:33:00 pm
I LOVE Snow Patrol, particularly the songs "Run," "Chocolate" and "Half The Fun."
 
 OK - so when and where exactly is their live show (is it April 17th, indeed)?  Snow Patrol is not listed in the web site schedules of either the 9.30 Club schedule nor The Black Cat schedule.
 
 I don't want to miss them play!  ;)
 
 Cheers
 
 DJ Medusa
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on March 10, 2004, 12:40:00 pm
Medusa, the April 17 9:30 Club date is on the Snow Patrol site.  I think that's a 'certain' as we can get right now.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on March 10, 2004, 12:41:00 pm
I will not be able to attend the Snow Patrol show. Well will be in Martinsville, VA for the NASCAR race the next day. I know y'all will miss us.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: mankie on March 10, 2004, 03:15:00 pm
They previewed Snow Patrol on BBC world service yesterday afternoon....I liked what I heard. I had to laugh at a comment made by one of the reviewers. Some magazine had called Snow Patrol "the new Coldplay" so the one bloke said words to the effect, "How can you compare these to Coldplay, unless they mean they will become succesful in America. You don't have to be good to be successful in America, in fact many times the opposite is true. You just have to be marketable to be successful in America. Snow Patrol are much better than Coldplay so that may very well hinder them in the USA."
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on March 10, 2004, 08:22:00 pm
And here's our answer on the Snow Patrol D.C. show....
 
 9:30 club
 
 Sa 4/17 Sugar Ray Early Show! 6pm Doors
 Sa 4/17 Snow Patrol Late Show! 10pm Doors
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Jaguär on March 11, 2004, 11:52:00 pm
Where's that Psuedo Scouse Twat? He should give us a review from the show the other night.
 
 I did hear from someone else that the Manchester show was very good; and that was from someone who wasn't impressed from the album.
 
 Yeah Medussa, "Run" is a great song.   ;)
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Medusa on March 18, 2004, 01:12:00 am
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,4-2004122518,00.html (http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,4-2004122518,00.html)
 
 Scroll to the bottom of the page to see a little write-up of Snow Patrol.
 
 I can't wait for the gig here!  :)
 
 Cheers
 
 DJ Medusa.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: stu47 on March 18, 2004, 02:29:00 am
I love run.....what a great song
 
 the rest of the album is very good..might have to try to come down for that show
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on March 24, 2004, 11:38:00 pm
A  new video (http://www.nme.com/features/story.htm?ID=107945) for "Chocolate" from Snow Patrol.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Got Haggis? on March 25, 2004, 09:14:00 am
yeah, can't wait to see snow patrol.....wonder if they will break out any reindeer section songs
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Medusa on April 02, 2004, 09:41:00 pm
If anyone is looking for the domestic copy release of Snow Patrol's "Final Straw" CD, I saw lots (9-10 copies) at Olsson's downtown (418 7th Street, N.W.) for the cool price of $9.98.  Me, I'm still on the lookout for the import copy with 2 extra songs, including "Half The Fun."
 
 I'm listening to their cover of "Crazy In Love" right now.  What does everyone think of this one?  Do they dare play it live?!  Might be ... silly.   ;)  
 
 Cheers
 
 DJ Medusa.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: brennser on April 04, 2004, 12:18:00 pm
Quote
If anyone is looking for the domestic copy release of Snow Patrol's "Final Straw" CD, I saw lots (9-10 copies) at Olsson's downtown (418 7th Street, N.W.) for the cool price of $9.98.  
Final Straw is one of Best Buys featured CDs this week. While you'll have to live with the guilt of being one of the final nails in the coffin of the independent music retailer, it is only $6.99.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: bungle bud on April 04, 2004, 01:58:00 pm
thanks, i shall get a copy on monday, no guilt.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on April 04, 2004, 02:12:00 pm
Quote
Originally posted by bungle bud:
  thanks, i shall get a copy on monday, no guilt.
Ditto...better than downloading it from Kazaa, right?    :D
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: brennser on April 05, 2004, 01:46:00 pm
Quote
Originally posted by brennser:
   
Quote
If anyone is looking for the domestic copy release of Snow Patrol's "Final Straw" CD, I saw lots (9-10 copies) at Olsson's downtown (418 7th Street, N.W.) for the cool price of $9.98.  
Final Straw is one of Best Buys featured CDs this week. While you'll have to live with the guilt of being one of the final nails in the coffin of the independent music retailer, it is only $6.99. [/b]
ahem...
 
 turns out the Snow Patrol thats on sale at Best Buy is the Spitting Games single, not the album...
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Darth Ed on April 08, 2004, 11:21:00 pm
Final Straw is $6.89 with free shipping at deepdiscountcd.com. Standard disclaimers apply. Be prepared to wait 7-10 days before you receive it though.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: dtqjr on April 09, 2004, 03:09:00 am
Quote
Originally posted by brennser:
   
Quote
Originally posted by brennser:
   
Quote
If anyone is looking for the domestic copy release of Snow Patrol's "Final Straw" CD, I saw lots (9-10 copies) at Olsson's downtown (418 7th Street, N.W.) for the cool price of $9.98.  
Final Straw is one of Best Buys featured CDs this week. While you'll have to live with the guilt of being one of the final nails in the coffin of the independent music retailer, it is only $6.99. [/b]
ahem...
 
 turns out the Snow Patrol thats on sale at Best Buy is the Spitting Games single, not the album... [/b]
Looking at their ad on their website, it says that Final Straw is the on-sale cd at $6.99
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: bungle bud on April 09, 2004, 06:35:00 am
yes it is final straw @best buy $6.99, i know cos i got my copy on monday. also they like afew other stores seem to have loads of courtney loves new cd, seems no one is buying it.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on April 09, 2004, 09:59:00 am
Quote
Originally posted by bungle bud:
  yes it is final straw @best buy $6.99, i know cos i got my copy on monday. also they like afew other stores seem to have loads of courtney loves new cd, seems no one is buying it.
Will this still be on sale today or tomorrow, does anyone know??
 
 Thx
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: poorlulu on April 09, 2004, 10:18:00 am
Quote
Originally posted by Bags:
   
Quote
Originally posted by bungle bud:
  yes it is final straw @best buy $6.99, i know cos i got my copy on monday. also they like afew other stores seem to have loads of courtney loves new cd, seems no one is buying it.
Will this still be on sale today or tomorrow, does anyone know??
 
 Thx [/b]
i didn't know you liked courtney love.........................
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on April 09, 2004, 10:21:00 am
Bags pretty much likes any "alternative" music that comes out.
 
 
Quote
Originally posted by poorlulu:
   
Quote
Originally posted by Bags:
   
Quote
Originally posted by bungle bud:
  yes it is final straw @best buy $6.99, i know cos i got my copy on monday. also they like afew other stores seem to have loads of courtney loves new cd, seems no one is buying it.
Will this still be on sale today or tomorrow, does anyone know??
 
 Thx [/b]
i didn't know you liked courtney love......................... [/b]
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on April 09, 2004, 10:50:00 am
Sorry, I meant the Snow Patrol for $6.99.  Not interested in Courtney Love.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on April 09, 2004, 10:54:00 am
Quote
Originally posted by ggdoubleballs (tm):
  Bags pretty much likes any "alternative" music that comes out.
There's a LOT I don't like, but I don't find the need to dis on music that other folks like a lot.  Yes, you can find the occasional "blech" from me, or queries as to why so-and-so is such a big deal around here, but in general if I don't like a band I stay out of the discussion...Modest Mouse being a great example.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Jaguär on April 09, 2004, 12:36:00 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Bags:
 ...Modest Mouse being a great example.
Yeah, I pretty much stayed off of that thread too for the same reason.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bombay Chutney on April 09, 2004, 02:00:00 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Bags:
  Will this still be on sale today or tomorrow, does anyone know??
It looks like it's still on sale today.  Best Buy in Rockville appears to be sold out of them, but there's still one of those cards on the rack that lists the $6.99 price.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on April 09, 2004, 02:09:00 pm
thanks, skeeter...I'll check Pentagon City...
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Jaguär on April 09, 2004, 02:24:00 pm
I just called Best Buy and the sale is good through midnight on Saturday, providing that there is still stock within the stores. This means, yes, if you go to the store on Saturday and it's still available, you will get it for $6.99. This is true for all Baltimore/DC/NOVA locations. Actually, if I remember correctly, nationwide.
 
 You're welcome.     ;)
 
 I've had a burn of the promo since mid Sept., which means it's time for me to schlep my butt out and buy myself a copy.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: ratioci nation on April 09, 2004, 02:41:00 pm
According to bestbuy.com, the tenleytown store has it in stock, you can just order it online and select store pickup.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on April 09, 2004, 02:45:00 pm
gosh you people are cheaper than I am.
 
 Just drink five beers at the show instead of six, and you'll be able to afford the stupid album at Ollsens or some other fine independent retailer rather than forking your dough over to an evil corporate giant like Best Buy.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on April 09, 2004, 02:45:00 pm
Quote
Originally posted by pollard:
  According to bestbuy.com, the tenleytown store has it in stock, you can just order it online and select store pickup.
Where's the tenleytown store?  Is that in the old Sears location?
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: ratioci nation on April 09, 2004, 02:53:00 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Bags:
   
Quote
Originally posted by pollard:
  According to bestbuy.com, the tenleytown store has it in stock, you can just order it online and select store pickup.
Where's the tenleytown store?  Is that in the old Sears location? [/b]
been a long time since it was a sears, I know it as the old location of the new hechingers
 
 but yes that is where it is
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: ratioci nation on April 09, 2004, 02:56:00 pm
Quote
Originally posted by ggdoubleballs (tm):
  gosh you people are cheaper than I am.
 
 Just drink five beers at the show instead of six, and you'll be able to afford the stupid album at Ollsens or some other fine independent retailer rather than forking your dough over to an evil corporate giant like Best Buy.
chimbly sweep?
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: bungle bud on April 09, 2004, 06:06:00 pm
yeah the deal normaly runs till sat, then new deals on sunday.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on April 13, 2004, 05:31:00 pm
LOVE this album.
 
 Opener is  Carina Round (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll), singer-songwriter/adult alternative...
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: eltee on April 14, 2004, 10:53:00 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Bags:
  LOVE this album.
 
 Opener is  Carina Round (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll), singer-songwriter/adult alternative...
That link didn't work, but I can look up.
 I haven't picked up the album yet. Maybe they'll have some at the show.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: brennser on April 15, 2004, 09:52:00 am
so whats the story with tickets for snow patrol on saturday
 
 it will probably be a last minute call for me as to whether I go - is this likely to sell out?
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on April 15, 2004, 10:04:00 am
I'd say no way, brennser.  I think it'll be one of those coupla hundred Saturday night shows, which leaves lots of room for dancing and a high likelihood that Markie's heckles will be heard by the band...
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: redsock on April 15, 2004, 10:29:00 am
ROLL CALL!!
 
 I'm going with clovette and likely others...
 
 PS- I hate to bring it up, but I started talking about Snow Patrol before anyone else did on this board, so anyone who goes should owe me a beer or something.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on April 15, 2004, 10:35:00 am
I'm going!  Looking for some pre-show libations, pm me.
 
 And redsock, there's something about being told I *owe* someone a beer....  :p
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: ratioci nation on April 15, 2004, 10:37:00 am
Quote
Originally posted by redsock:
 
 PS- I hate to bring it up, but I started talking about Snow Patrol before anyone else did on this board, so anyone who goes should owe me a beer or something.
raebyddet was talking about them 2 years ago
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: debaser on April 15, 2004, 10:40:00 am
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: eltee on April 15, 2004, 10:59:00 am
Quote
Originally posted by redsock:
  ROLL CALL!!
 
 I'm going with clovette and likely others...
 
 PS- I hate to bring it up, but I started talking about Snow Patrol before anyone else did on this board, so anyone who goes should owe me a beer or something.
Yea, I'm glad you are doing the roll call now as the weekend is slow here. I will be there. Cds in hand in lieu of a beer, redsock?
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on April 15, 2004, 11:06:00 am
I heard them a couple of years ago, but didn't find them good enough to bring up on the board. Figured I would have been heckled for liking some semi-obscure band, like I often am.   :roll:  
 
 
 
Quote
Originally posted by redsock:
  ROLL CALL!!
 
 I'm going with clovette and likely others...
 
 PS- I hate to bring it up, but I started talking about Snow Patrol before anyone else did on this board, so anyone who goes should owe me a beer or something.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: redsock on April 15, 2004, 11:24:00 am
Quote
Originally posted by El Tee:
   
Quote
Originally posted by redsock:
  ROLL CALL!!
 
 I'm going with clovette and likely others...
 
 PS- I hate to bring it up, but I started talking about Snow Patrol before anyone else did on this board, so anyone who goes should owe me a beer or something.
Yea, I'm glad you are doing the roll call now as the weekend is slow here. I will be there. Cds in hand in lieu of a beer, redsock? [/b]
Even better!
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Jaguär on April 16, 2004, 01:19:00 am
Quote
Originally posted by pollard:
   
Quote
Originally posted by redsock:
 
 PS- I hate to bring it up, but I started talking about Snow Patrol before anyone else did on this board, so anyone who goes should owe me a beer or something.
raebyddet was talking about them 2 years ago [/b]
That's right! Along with most of the rest of us.   :roll:  
 
 I'll probably be there.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: bungle bud on April 16, 2004, 06:29:00 am
ive been talking about puressence for the past decade so erm i must listen to more music,snow patrol eh i think i will go
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: eltee on April 16, 2004, 12:22:00 pm
Quote
Originally posted by bungle bud:
  yeah the deal normaly runs till sat, then new deals on sunday.
Or...one can buy it at Target for $8.99...I jsut discovered it's an even better deal considering the youngin' behind the counter forgot to scan another item I bought for $50. (don't worry I'm going back - no bad karma.)
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on April 16, 2004, 05:44:00 pm
FYI, if you're in the 'hood and want to either check her out or see if you want to hit the 9:30 Club tomorrow night to see her open for Snow Patrol:
 
 Revolution Records (http://www.revolutionrecords.net) in Van Ness
 
 Sat. April 17th -- 4pm
 Carina Round -- Interscope Recording Artist (For fans of PJ Harvey)
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Bags on April 18, 2004, 03:16:00 am
Great show.  I've been loving the album, but only for a week, so I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the show.  Band was way in to it, as was the crowd in a "more than your DC norm" way.  They played well, jumped around a lot, had fun and seemed genuinely happy at such a good reception.  Not a crowded show, but a healthy one for (1) a late show, and (2) a band in DC for the first time.
 
 The band said they're coming back in September, likely to 9:30 again.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: eltee on April 18, 2004, 10:35:00 am
Quote
Originally posted by Bags:
  The band said they're coming back in September, likely to 9:30 again.
A friend remarked when the come back, he suspects they will sell out. It was nice to see people coming out of the woodwork for them. Seems as though they have a long following from some. The band definitely seemed happy and maybe a little suprised (as did Carina) at the reception. They definitely "rocked it out" further then their cd, as I hoped they might. They seem pretty tight playing together, vocals, sound were great. I lent a friend my cd, I already want it back. Was the last song off of their first album?
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: megs on April 18, 2004, 09:10:00 pm
goodness me such a good wee show!! i was pleasantly surprised by the turnout, not to mention their excellent performance. not many bands could recover as well amidst technical glitches. and how cute they are...sigh.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: bungle bud on April 18, 2004, 09:17:00 pm
er not very?
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: Darth Ed on April 19, 2004, 12:38:00 am
A surprisingly good show when it was rocking. It got kind of slow in the middle, but it ended very strongly.
 
 I think just barely missed Carina. I arrived at the club at 11:45pm, as I had other plans earlier in the evening and had a long commute from the 'burbs. How was she? Should I buy her CD?
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: bungle bud on April 19, 2004, 06:26:00 am
she was shite, dont buy the cd unless you like second rate tracey bonham cack.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: brennser on April 19, 2004, 07:47:00 am
pity I missed what seemed like a good show - by the time I should have been heading out to 9.30, the whiskey bottles were out and there was no going back....
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: markie on April 19, 2004, 09:32:00 am
Carina.....
 
 Imagine a combinaton of Alannah Myles and Evenessence, now distill the worst parts of both......
 
 Snow Patrol were rather Travis like, but Travis at their best..... hopefully they wont become as dull. I was quite surprised how good they were.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: skonster on April 19, 2004, 09:56:00 am
From the Post:
 
 Snow Patrol
 
 The world would be a better place if power pop bands would heed philosopher Francis Bacon, who concluded, "There is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the proportion." Take Scotland's Snow Patrol, for example. Frontman Gary Lightbody -- who also moonlights in the Reindeer Section -- sets his choirboy voice to drop-dead melodies to make flawless -- perhaps too-flawless -- music.
 
 That seems to have changed on Snow Patrol's excellent new album "Final Straw," however. And as Lightbody -- who apologized for his brogue, promising "next time I'll bring subtitles" -- demonstrated Saturday at the 9:30 club, he isn't afraid to sacrifice prettiness for raw power. So much raw power, indeed, that on its penultimate song Snow Patrol temporarily shorted out the power, blowing the lights (the emergency lights kicked on) and microphones.
 
 Lightbody isn't your typical shoe-gazer, preferring to twitch about the stage during the madly catchy "Run," the irresistible "Chocolate" and the fast-paced "Spitting Games." Snow Patrol didn't neglect to play a few painfully romantic songs (but in a good -- as opposed to Eric Carmen -- way), such as "An Olive Grove Facing the Sea" and "When It's All Over We Still Have to Clear Up." It also displayed some nice harmony singing, especially on "Same" and "Somewhere a Clock Is Ticking."
 
 But the evening's highlight was "Ways and Means," a surprisingly funky tune -- the funk and the kilt, together at last! -- that had Lightbody singing, "Baby I can do it if I put my back into it." Given the surprisingly large and enthusiastic crowd who cheered his every move Saturday, he's right.
 
 -- Michael Little
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: eltee on April 19, 2004, 11:02:00 am
That's a good article. Can't wait to see them again.
 
 Carina...um, I respect her guitar playing on the last song. She's a pretty beatnik (sp?) rocker..I thought she looked like Meredith Brooks behind her big guitar...Two songs to the end, her voice had some deepness and anger similar to Dolores O'Riordan/Cranberries, "Zombie". Would I buy her album? NO.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: markie on April 19, 2004, 11:05:00 am
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Originally posted by El Tee:
  anger similar to Dolores O'Riordan/Cranberries, "Zombie". Would I buy her album? NO.
Yep...... She looked great when she was singing that. Shame it was pap.
Title: Re: Snow Patrol
Post by: bungle bud on April 19, 2004, 12:12:00 pm
mark you were turned on by the kevin keegan perm she had, memories of keegan on superstars came flooding back to you.....it was a lovely perm.