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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: Chulahoma on March 28, 2007, 10:46:00 am

Title: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: Chulahoma on March 28, 2007, 10:46:00 am
I'm there.  Did anyone catch their show @ DC9 last year? Thoughts?
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: ArvinSmee on March 28, 2007, 10:53:00 am
they rocked dc9
 
 i just got some tickets - i had no idea they would sell out.  bands i like need to stop getting famous.
 
 anyone know what time they they go on?  the 930 crew is slacking on their website updates.
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: nkotb on March 28, 2007, 10:55:00 am
With the Cold War Kids, I agree 100%, but probably for very different reasons...
 
   
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Originally posted by ArvinSmee:
 bands i like need to stop getting famous.
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: ggw on March 28, 2007, 11:10:00 am
I may go.  I want to see Tokyo Police Club.
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Post by: Bags on March 28, 2007, 11:48:00 am
Turns out a guy I work with is in from New England and has two tickets, so I'll be there.  Don't know either band...
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Post by: xneverwherex on March 28, 2007, 11:50:00 am
just curious - but can someone tell me how much tickets were for this show? i might be buying some for the bowery, but 40$ seems ridiculously steep and im already seeing tokyo police club a few weeks down the line.
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Post by: bearman🐻 on March 28, 2007, 11:55:00 am
They were $15...I need 2 tix, definitely want to see Tokyo Police Club.
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: Chulahoma on March 28, 2007, 11:55:00 am
i think they were selling them for $15
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Post by: yohansen5b on March 28, 2007, 02:18:00 pm
finally scored two tickets last night so i'll be there for sure.
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: yohansen5b on March 28, 2007, 02:18:00 pm
actually -- quick question...
 
 what time should i get there to be on the safe side on getting a parking spot in the lot if i DON'T buy the parking pass in advance?
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: sweetcell on March 28, 2007, 03:06:00 pm
i might be wrong here, but i believe that if you didn't buy a pass you won't get a spot in any lot.  there is street parking available.  are you asking how early you need to be there to get street parking?
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: yohansen5b on March 28, 2007, 03:36:00 pm
well, i know that 930 sells parking spots in their gated lot online for $10.  but after the service fee and the rediculous pick up fee, it's $16 all said and done.  i was under the impression that you can get a spot that hasn't been sold online on a first come, first serve basis -- their website even says so.
 
 anyway, i was just curious, if all of that is true, how early i would have to show up...
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: ggw on March 28, 2007, 03:45:00 pm
Anyone have an extra ticket?
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: Bags on March 29, 2007, 10:06:00 am
Glad to see GGW and Bearman got tix -- during Delta Force (I know, I know, Delta Spirit -- I like Delta Force better!), they were a mere four people away from each other.
 
 I was up in the balcony.  Not my normal spot, but I'm glad I was there -- all three bands were fascinating to watch.  ALL had extra percussion (Delta had trash can tops and a big bass drum on its side that players would womp on; Tokyo had a snare for "outside the drum kit" womping; and Cold War started the show with the guitarist banging on a cymbal on a stool with a maraca).  By the way, both Delta and Cold War drummers used a maraca as a drum stick for part of their sets.
 
 I didn't know any of these bands, and it was a fascinating show.  They all played with each other on certain songs in each set, and to some extent while the music of each band was different, their styles of playing meshed amazingly.  Welcome the herky jerky guitar dancing!
 
 While I'm not sure I'll love the albums from any or all of the bands, I loved the show.  We'll see how I do with them on record.
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: ggw on March 29, 2007, 12:54:00 pm
I thoroughly enjoyed Tokyo Police Club.  They looked a lot more comfortable with themselves than they did at last year's Black Cat show.  The new songs sounded solid.
 
 I knew nothing about the Cold War Kids.  They were pretty good. I particularly enjoyed Saint John.  But I kept getting this Walkmen-meet-311 vibe from them.  They sound a little like they were in a jam band but decided to play four minute indie songs instead.  Not that there is anything wrong with that.
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: bearman🐻 on March 29, 2007, 01:16:00 pm
Damn...I don't know what ggw looks like otherwise I would have said hello. Bags, I was looking for you! I have to say I enjoyed the show as well. It seemed like what Delta Spirit and Tokyo Police Club lacked in age and songwriting, they made up for in passion and spirit. Lots and lots of unbridled enthusiasm. Cold War Kids were good...likewise, I couldn't figure out their scruffy jam-band kind of image and how it played into their music, but for what it was I thought it was pretty good. The song where everyone got onstage to bang their drums, cymbals, etc. was really cool, and one of the more entertaining things I've seen in a long time. It's nice to see 3 bands in a row that are all really passionate about their music and put 100% into their performances. I'll be out of the country so I will miss the Stooges...I expect full reports outta all yous  ;)
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: Bags on March 29, 2007, 01:22:00 pm
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Originally posted by bearman:
  Damn...I don't know what ggw looks like otherwise I would have said hello. Bags, I was looking for you!
I yelled down at you from the balcony a few times, but you couldn't hear me.
 
 I didn't think you and GGW knew each other, which is why I thought it funny y'all were right near each other.
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: Bags on March 29, 2007, 01:24:00 pm
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Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
  I kept getting this Walkmen-meet-311 vibe from them.  They sound a little like they were in a jam band but decided to play four minute indie songs instead.  Not that there is anything wrong with that.
I'm with you both on CWK.  In the end, I enjoyed it, but am not sure I'll enjoy the album all that much.  Onstage you got their energy, that I think added to the show and their songs.
 
 The CWK guitarist kept reminding me of Jamiroquois.
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: pclayton19 on March 29, 2007, 01:33:00 pm
Cold War Kids were horrible.  I had to leave after the 3rd song.  Too bad the bass and guitar players didn't put as much effort into playing good music as they did in jumping around on stage.  Their stage presence was so distracting that I couldn't focus on the music at all.
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: Vas Deferens on March 30, 2007, 01:20:00 am
The guitarist and bass player ARE indeed ridiculous and distracting. Proof? Check this clip from Jimmy Kimmel:
 
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8ZaVeD-HfU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8ZaVeD-HfU)
 
 It looks like they are stomping grapes.
 
 What is so appealing about these guys?!
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: kosmo vinyl on March 30, 2007, 08:07:00 am
CWK = spastic music white bloggers can dance to.
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: leafblower on March 30, 2007, 10:27:00 am
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Originally posted by kosmo:
  CWK = spastic music white bloggers can dance to.
Wow Kosmo.  Stereotype much?
 
 Other than the two songs with actual verses and choruses, I didn't enjoy them either.
 
 I don't see what the big deal is.
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on March 30, 2007, 10:29:00 am
It's ok to stereotype if you're hating on people of your own race!
 
 
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Originally posted by leafblower:
   
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Originally posted by kosmo:
  CWK = spastic music white bloggers can dance to.
Wow Kosmo.  Stereotype much?
 
 Other than the two songs with actual verses and choruses, I didn't enjoy them either.
 
 I don't see what the big deal is. [/b]
Title: Re: Cold War Kids Roll Call
Post by: Vas Deferens on March 31, 2007, 08:08:00 pm
As long as no one is criticizing DJ Charlie, I'm cool.