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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: bearman🐻 on May 19, 2008, 02:40:00 pm

Title: X roll call
Post by: bearman🐻 on May 19, 2008, 02:40:00 pm
OK, last time they were disappointing, but I have a feeling they'll make up for it this time. Anyone going?
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Post by: nkotb on May 19, 2008, 02:44:00 pm
Was planning on it, but work is sending me out of town.  Anyone want a ticket below face?  Only catch is you have to come out to Alexandria to get it.
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on May 19, 2008, 02:48:00 pm
I think most of us will be watcing the American Idol finale.
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: Julian, Alleged Computer F**kface on May 19, 2008, 02:50:00 pm
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Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
  I think most of us will be watcing the American Idol finale.
Most of whom? The three people in your house? Be serious.
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: Bags on May 19, 2008, 03:05:00 pm
Shite....forgot that was this week.  I'll be there.
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Post by: Dr. Anton Phibes on May 19, 2008, 03:07:00 pm
As usual,front and center...I'll be at Duffy's beforehand for a spell,Bear are you or Bags up for a drink??......stop by....
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Post by: Bags on May 19, 2008, 03:10:00 pm
We've got our Board of Directors meeting that day...I'm pretty sure I'll be running late...
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Post by: El Jefe Design on May 19, 2008, 03:22:00 pm
<img src="http://i30.tinypic.com/fx9obb.jpg" alt=" - " />
 
 Last minute poster for the X and Detroit Cobras show. The bands requested that the names be equal. This will be up on our site, El Jefe Design (http://www.eljefedesign.com),  tomorrow so you can see details.
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: bearman🐻 on May 19, 2008, 03:42:00 pm
Fantastic poster...Dr. Anton, will shoot to be there, will let you know tomorrow around what time I can make it.
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Post by: azaghal1981 on May 19, 2008, 04:16:00 pm
It's a possibility.
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Post by: anarchist on May 19, 2008, 08:28:00 pm
how could x be disappointing?  they always sound like they did in 1984.
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Post by: Bombay Chutney on May 19, 2008, 08:39:00 pm
I'm in.
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Post by: andyrichter on May 19, 2008, 10:08:00 pm
I never miss an X show.  And what was wrong with last time?  I thought they were great.  I mean, yea most bands will look sort of tame after Rollins Band but I thought they put on a great show.
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: bearman🐻 on May 19, 2008, 10:36:00 pm
I guess maybe because Exene was sick and they just kind of felt like they went through the motions a bit more than the other times I saw them. That being said, they never suck...I'm amped for Wednesday's show.
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: ggw on May 19, 2008, 11:16:00 pm
I also thought X was disappointing at the Rollins gig.  I don't know if Exene was sick; she seemed more like she was annoyed with the crowd and just wanted the show to be over.  The time before that - with the Fags - X was fantastic.
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: bearman🐻 on May 21, 2008, 10:50:00 am
NP -- Soul Kitchen
 
 Fuck yeah. Can't wait for tonight. Are the Detroit Cobras worth checking out? Dr. Anton, I think I might just head over to the club to check out the Cobras if the consensus here is that they're good, but if they're merely OK then I'll swing by for a drink at Murphy's around 8:30 or so.
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Post by: chaz on May 21, 2008, 11:39:00 am
Deinately check out the Cobras if you have a chance...it's been a few years but last I saw them they were great.
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: ggw on May 21, 2008, 11:48:00 am
Detroit Cobras are great.  Definitely worth getting there early.
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: bearman🐻 on May 21, 2008, 11:56:00 am
Nice...thanks chaz and ggw, you've convinced me!
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Post by: El Jefe Design on May 21, 2008, 01:05:00 pm
Detroit Cobras are awesome to see live and I have been a fan for a few years.
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Post by: Bags on May 21, 2008, 04:10:00 pm
gonna be at Nelly's (or is it Nellie's, I can never remember) to see the beginning of the DCU game....drop by for a beer if you're on your way to the club.
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: andyrichter on May 22, 2008, 12:57:00 am
Ok guys, better show this time?   ;)   For me, this was the best X set I've seen out of the 4 times I've seen them this decade.  The band really seemed to be enjoying themselves.  I thought the crowd, at least where I was standing near the front, was better than last time and just rocking out.  I was really happy with all the songs off Wild Gift!  And if you walked out after the 2nd encore, you missed a beautiful ending with Exene and John coming out to do an acoustic version of See How We Are.  Fuck I love this band.    
 
 And Billy Zoom can literally play those songs in his sleep.  I love how he would just walk over and talk to the roadie in the middle of a solo and not miss a note.  Dude still likes to STARE at young girls in the crowd which is both creepy and entertaining at the same time.    
 
 Oh and like John Doe said, he is a smart man for taking the Detroit Cobras out on this tour.  They fucking rocked.  
 
 Great show!
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: MonkeyPants on May 22, 2008, 09:31:00 am
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Originally posted by andyrichter:
  And Billy Zoom can literally play those songs in his sleep.  I love how he would just walk over and talk to the roadie in the middle of a solo and not miss a note.  Dude still likes to STARE at young girls in the crowd which is both creepy and entertaining at the same time.    
Not just STARE, but stare and then WINK...particularly at the youngest ones.  creepy and hilarious.
 
 It was a really great show.  Much better than I anticipated.
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: floyd1975 on May 22, 2008, 09:33:00 am
I almost decided not to go at the last minute.  That would have been a bad decision.
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: bearman🐻 on May 22, 2008, 09:36:00 am
I couldn't agree more. A stellar kind of show, and I was pleased that after yelling for "Devil Doll" a few times that they ended with it. Fantastic.
 
 Billy Zoom is definitely a perv, no doubt about it. I met him after the show and he signed a CD for me, but he was distracted by a 24-year-old girl, who didn't seemed to be bothered that he was basically being a dirty old man. He didn't miss a beat. "So pretty girl...how old are you?" Eeeewwwwwwww...so creepy. Dude is like in his 60's. He's Billy Zoom and he's awesome, but it was still gross. Did anyone else notice the drunk couple where the guy was zooming in on his gal's cleavage and snapping photos with his cell phone camera? I swear, some people must not get out much.
 
 As for the performance, the acoustic version of "See How We Are" made the night for me. Total magic. DJ Bonebrake was on top of his game too. Lots of chemistry with everyone in the band, and a really solid audience turnout. I'm very glad that I got to see this show, easily my favorite X show I've seen.
 
 Bombay, Bags, Dr. Anton...great to see you all last night! Next show for me (I think) is Swervedriver.
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: azaghal1981 on May 22, 2008, 11:08:00 am
Well...fuck me.  :(
 
 
 
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Originally posted by floyd:
  I almost decided not to go at the last minute.  That would have been a bad decision.
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: Vas Deferens on May 22, 2008, 11:25:00 am
I guess Exene was properly fed last night?
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Post by: Relaxer on May 22, 2008, 01:00:00 pm
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Originally posted by wanderlust j. marshmallow:
  I guess Exene was properly fed last night?
I don't think that's been a problem for her the last few years.
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: chaz on May 22, 2008, 01:02:00 pm
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Originally posted by Relaxer:
   
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Originally posted by wanderlust j. marshmallow:
  I guess Exene was properly fed last night?
I don't think that's been a problem for her the last few years. [/b]
I'm sure the alimony checks from Viggo come in handy in that department.
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Post by: thirsty moore on May 22, 2008, 03:30:00 pm
X was great last night.  Seriously, all the best stuff off of Wild Gift and Los Angeles.  
 
 I wasn't too into Detroit Cobras.  They are good musicians but they play dull songs.
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Post by: Dr. Anton Phibes on May 23, 2008, 12:36:00 am
Have to agree....very good set and better than the last show with Rollins...I had a nice perch on the balcony and never left it.....nice seeing you,Bear.....and by the way,noticing how much you enjoyed the encore "See How We Are" with John and Exene,you REALLY shoulda gone to all of the Knitters shows in the area the last few years!....I saw 4 during the last 2 tours.....just like seeing X to be honest,just subbing Dave Alvin for Billy and adding Jonny Ray Bartel on Bass......and I am a huge Billy Zoom fanatic,but Dave brings another whole set of dynamics to the band......2 of their shows are the best time I've had in 15 years to be honest...fun,laid back and believe me,when Dave can just lay back and be the guitar slinger in a band,he's absolutely lethal!.........and I've never seen John,Exene and DJ have more fun than with the Knitters.....and I've seen X 5 times now,also........
 
 
 
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Originally posted by bearman:
  I couldn't agree more. A stellar kind of show, and I was pleased that after yelling for "Devil Doll" a few times that they ended with it. Fantastic.
 
 As for the performance, the acoustic version of "See How We Are" made the night for me. Total magic. DJ Bonebrake was on top of his game too. Lots of chemistry with everyone in the band, and a really solid audience turnout. I'm very glad that I got to see this show, easily my favorite X show I've seen.
 
 Bombay, Bags, Dr. Anton...great to see you all last night! Next show for me (I think) is Swervedriver.
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: Herr Professor Doktor Doom on May 23, 2008, 09:45:00 am
What is so abnormal about liking 24 year old girls???    :eek:  
 
 Awesome show!   Wish I'd seen this role call beforehand, would've been nice to see some of youse.
 
 Besides X being great, it was nice that the show was *not* a sellout... the crowd was friendly and not packed in, far unlike the more common showgoing experience these days of being sandwiched in with thousands of douchebags.
Title: Re: X roll call
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on May 23, 2008, 09:50:00 am
She's a double amputation away from being a porky midget.
 
 
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Originally posted by wanderlust j. marshmallow:
  I guess Exene was properly fed last night?