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Title: WSC Roll Call
Post by: redsock on May 17, 2004, 11:50:00 am
A little early perhaps, but we are giving away tickets for the show, so I thought I'd mention it so folks interested could have a chance at the tickets. BigYawn (http://www.bigyawn.net)
 
 Anyway, i'm going, finally.
Title: Re: WSC Roll Call
Post by: Bags on May 17, 2004, 11:54:00 am
Going and will be there for the whole show, Hold Steady through WSC...  Really eager to pick up the new CD.
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Post by: Bombay Chutney on May 17, 2004, 12:08:00 pm
Bought my tickets on Friday.  Can't wait.
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Post by: MaLo on May 17, 2004, 12:59:00 pm
i'm thinking of going, i've always wanted to check them out...do you think tix will be available at the door?  or in the past have they sold out?
Title: Re: WSC Roll Call
Post by: Bags on May 17, 2004, 01:05:00 pm
I think tix will be available at the door.  The two bands have played together before, and the place has not been more than 2/3 full.
Title: Re: WSC Roll Call
Post by: redsock on May 17, 2004, 01:06:00 pm
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Originally posted by MaLo:
  i'm thinking of going, i've always wanted to check them out...do you think tix will be available at the door?  or in the past have they sold out?
I was wondering that myself... anyone have a clue?
 
 Edit: already answered... thanks...
Title: Re: WSC Roll Call
Post by: redsock on May 21, 2004, 11:42:00 am
So, no one else is going? Thought there were a lot of fans on the board... here I was looking forward to a night out with you all.
Title: Re: WSC Roll Call
Post by: Bags on May 21, 2004, 11:56:00 am
Yeah, I usually have a crew of 8 - 10 for WSC and/or Carlsonics, but folks are out of town, have other things, whatever.  I think it's what happens when you play a lot....I'll be there with a few of my concert buddies, but not the whole crew.  I may miss The Hold Steady due to a dinner I've got.  Oy, so busy...
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Post by: Taster on May 21, 2004, 12:05:00 pm
I'll be there--solo more than likely.  Haven't heard any of WSC yet.
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Post by: Dandy01 on May 21, 2004, 12:16:00 pm
I'm hoping to see the Carlsonics again, as well as check out WSC.
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Post by: kosmo vinyl on May 21, 2004, 12:30:00 pm
FYI from yesterday's WSC email...
 
 What up Socialites! Here's the deal.
 
 It's finally here. THIS FRIDAY! 5/21. The Black Cat, 1811 14th Street. N.W. Washington DC.
 
 The party for the release our debut CD "Catching Looks" on Badman Recording Company of San Francisco.
 
 We will be selling the album at the show and some cool limited edition show posters as well.
 
 Doors are at 9:30. All ages. Also performing are the The Carlsonics and The Hold Steady. We strongly encourage you to arrive in time to see both support bands. They rule.
 
 Tickets are available at the door or thru Ticketbastard. The show could sell out, so you may want to consider buying in advance thru TICKET BASTARD.
 
 The next day, the Social Club performs at HFStival 2004 at RFK stadium. 3:45 to 4:15 on the Taco Bell Locals Only Stage, which we plan on taking national for a half hour. It's called "thinking outside the bun" people. It's what we do.
 
 see you this weekend. be prepared to rock.
 
 xo, m,o,r,e
Title: Re: WSC Roll Call
Post by: redsock on May 21, 2004, 12:31:00 pm
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Originally posted by Bagalicious Tangster:
  Yeah, I usually have a crew of 8 - 10 for WSC and/or Carlsonics, but folks are out of town, have other things, whatever.  I think it's what happens when you play a lot....I'll be there with a few of my concert buddies, but not the whole crew.  I may miss The Hold Steady due to a dinner I've got.  Oy, so busy...
So you know, The Hold Steady are actually playing second, to get them some exposure. So you might miss the Carlsonics, whom I know you like...
Title: Re: WSC Roll Call
Post by: Dandy01 on May 21, 2004, 12:51:00 pm
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Originally posted by redsock:
   
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Originally posted by Bagalicious Tangster:
  Yeah, I usually have a crew of 8 - 10 for WSC and/or Carlsonics, but folks are out of town, have other things, whatever.  I think it's what happens when you play a lot....I'll be there with a few of my concert buddies, but not the whole crew.  I may miss The Hold Steady due to a dinner I've got.  Oy, so busy...
So you know, The Hold Steady are actually playing second, to get them some exposure. So you might miss the Carlsonics, whom I know you like... [/b]
I got a Carlsonics email this week that that had been changed and that they were playing second.  http://www.carlsonics.com/news.htm (http://www.carlsonics.com/news.htm)
Title: Re: WSC Roll Call
Post by: redsock on May 21, 2004, 12:57:00 pm
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Originally posted by Dandy01:
   
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Originally posted by redsock:
     
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Originally posted by Bagalicious Tangster:
  Yeah, I usually have a crew of 8 - 10 for WSC and/or Carlsonics, but folks are out of town, have other things, whatever.  I think it's what happens when you play a lot....I'll be there with a few of my concert buddies, but not the whole crew.  I may miss The Hold Steady due to a dinner I've got.  Oy, so busy...
So you know, The Hold Steady are actually playing second, to get them some exposure. So you might miss the Carlsonics, whom I know you like... [/b]
I got a Carlsonics email this week that that had been changed and that they were playing second.   http://www.carlsonics.com/news.htm (http://www.carlsonics.com/news.htm) [/b]
hmm... I talked with the WSC's drummer last week and that's what he told me. But it obviously could have been changed since then.
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Post by: Bombay Chutney on May 21, 2004, 01:37:00 pm
I got the email too.  I was a little more concerned about the supposed 9:00 start time.  Everything else I've seen says 9:30.
 
 email:
 
 Subject: CArlSoNicS: WSC Record Release Time change
 
 We'll be playing second and NOT first at the WSC Record Release on
 Friday.  Once again, here^�s all the info:  
 
 Friday, May 21st
 The Washington Social Club Record Release Party
 @ The Black Cat
 1811 14th Street NW
 Washington, DC
 w/ The Hold Steady (ex-Lifter Puller)
 9pm
 
 
 July tour dates are rolling in^�
 www.carlsonics.com/shows.htm (http://www.carlsonics.com/shows.htm)
 
 see you soon.
 
 The Carlsonics
 www.carlsonics.com (http://www.carlsonics.com)
Title: Re: WSC Roll Call
Post by: Bags on May 21, 2004, 01:46:00 pm
-ignore- I hadn't read the whole thread before I overreacted.
 
 What's with the 9:00 door time, though -- Black Cat schedule says doors at 9:30.
 
   
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Originally posted by redsock:
  So you know, The Hold Steady are actually playing second, to get them some exposure. So you might miss the Carlsonics, whom I know you like...
Title: Re: WSC Roll Call
Post by: redsock on May 21, 2004, 04:47:00 pm
Alrighty... well, I'll see some of you tonite then. Prolly be in the red room around 9, if anyone cares.
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Post by: Samantha on May 21, 2004, 09:05:00 pm
I think I'm going, if not a bit late.  look for me in the "tune it or die" t-shirt  :p
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Post by: Bags on May 22, 2004, 08:49:00 pm
Another great show.  The Social Club is getting better and tighter every time I see them (which is about every time they play DC).  i think their Velvet Lounge days are over -- need bigger clubs, and I'll miss that mashed in tight energy of the Lounge shows, but it's the next step.  Fantastic, I  had a ball, as usual...  Got a show poster and the new CD -- the only bummer for a longer-time fan is that six of the album cuts are from the E.P.
   
 The Carlsonics were good, but were missing a bit of energy that they'd had the past couple of shows....maybe they're slightly out of touring mode just now.
Title: Re: WSC Roll Call
Post by: MaLo on May 23, 2004, 01:22:00 am
i went to the show last night and had an awesome time.  Washington Social Club was great!  I had never seen any of the bands before and was very impressed.  I was slightly dissappointed with the carlsonics live set, but bags mentioned they were kinda off..so i'll have to check them out again.
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Post by: Bombay Chutney on May 23, 2004, 08:31:00 am
I'm glad to hear the Carlsonics were slightly off on Friday.  They were good, but I was hoping they'd be a little better.   I'll definitely check them out next time.  WSC was great - as usual.   The new disc is good, but still doesn't come close to their live show.
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Post by: suckapunch on May 24, 2004, 11:12:00 am
I agree the Carlsonics did not rock as hard as usual, but the Social Club was on fire.  Best I've ever seen them, and that's saying a lot considering their track record.  But I agree, the album just doesn't have the same grittiness that their live stuff does.  Oh well.  we're lucky that they still enjoy playing their home town.
Title: Re: WSC Roll Call
Post by: jkeisenh on June 16, 2004, 04:56:00 pm
Guess who's achieved The Onion (http://www.theonionavclub.com/music/index.php?issue=4024#review5) status?
Title: Re: WSC Roll Call
Post by: Bags on June 16, 2004, 05:23:00 pm
I saw that yesterday -- emailed it out to some friends, but forgot to post it.  Pretty cool, eh?
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Post by: thirsty moore on June 17, 2004, 09:07:00 am
Good on them.  It's great to see their efforts pay off.
 
 
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Originally posted by chimbly sweep:
  Guess who's achieved The Onion (http://www.theonionavclub.com/music/index.php?issue=4024#review5) status?
Title: Re: WSC Roll Call
Post by: kosmo vinyl on June 17, 2004, 09:52:00 am
Another "local" band got a nod recently as well in the Onion.
 
 From the music in brief 5/19/04
 
 Since its inception, Splitsville (http://www.splitsville.com/) has endured label woes and a widespread indifference to its classic power-pop sound, although it has a substantial following in Japan. The new Incorporated (Houston Party) finds Splitsville soldiering on in good form, leaning toward the rougher, Cheap Trick end of the pop spectrum (there's even a Van Halen nod at one point) rather than the gentle Beach Boys sounds celebrated on its last album. But, as expected, the new release provides a tiny burst of awesomeness. â??Keith Phipps
Title: Re: WSC Roll Call
Post by: Jaguär on June 18, 2004, 02:50:00 am
Smackie, did you ever make it over to see them at the Amoeba in-store the other day?