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Title: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: Bags on September 27, 2005, 10:14:00 pm
So, any word on the openers?
 
 THUR SEPT 29- BRENDAN BENSON, THE GREENHORNES, BENJY FERREE   $12
 8:30
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: ratioci nation on September 27, 2005, 10:39:00 pm
definitely go to see the greenhornes
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: HoyaSaxa03 on September 27, 2005, 10:53:00 pm
i'm planning on going, but don't have tickets ... i'm guessing this will sell out?  the earliest i can get there is 9pm or so, hope i can still get in by then
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: Bags on September 27, 2005, 10:55:00 pm
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Originally posted by p011@rd:
  definitely go to see the greenhornes
I thought that was the case...thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: Bags on September 27, 2005, 10:58:00 pm
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Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:
  i'm planning on going, but don't have tickets ... i'm guessing this will sell out?  the earliest i can get there is 9pm or so, hope i can still get in by then
I bought a ticket last night just in case (really to make me go), but it didn't seem like it would be a sellout.  You should be fine...
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: brennser on September 27, 2005, 11:06:00 pm
thinking of going but also going to Alejandro Fri night and Decemberists Sun night so might be tough to swing
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: SPARX on September 27, 2005, 11:15:00 pm
I just heard that Brendan,Jack White and 2 members of the Greenhornes  have something  coming out under the name The Raconteurs.Anybody heard any of it?
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: kosmo vinyl on September 28, 2005, 12:06:00 am
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Originally posted by SPARX:
  I just heard that Brendan,Jack White and 2 members of the Greenhornes  have something  coming out under the name The Raconteurs.Anybody heard any of it?
there was mention of such a album being made, although it was quickly denied with people saying it was only a single.  the more it's existance is denied the more it's probably going to come out. brendon's bio indicated awhile back he was producing jack's solo record, which would appear to be on the back burner as well...
 
 wonder if the inclusion of the greenhornes on the broken flower soundtrack will raise their profile... anyone know if the greenhornes have their keyboard player back in tow?  the last show i saw them without the keyboard was a bit lacking.  then again it was a monday night in baltimore and the band looked tired and the turnout pretty sparse.
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: SPARX on September 28, 2005, 12:15:00 am
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Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
   
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Originally posted by SPARX:
  I just heard that Brendan,Jack White and 2 members of the Greenhornes  have something  coming out under the name The Raconteurs.Anybody heard any of it?
there was mention of such a album being made, although it was quickly denied with people saying it was only a single.  the more it's existance is denied the more it's probably going to come out. brendon's bio indicated awhile back he was producing jack's solo record, which would appear to be on the back burner as well...
 
  [/b]
According to an interview done by Mojo,both Jack and Brendan admit the album is complete also including Greenhornes drummer and bass player.It's due early next year and should be followed with some live dates.It has been desribed as "Nirvana meets Cat Stevens." Jack goes on to say that he'll be taking a break from the WS to pursue this and are already working on material for the next one.
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: ggw on September 28, 2005, 12:50:00 am
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Originally posted by p011@rd:
  definitely go to see the greenhornes
yeah
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on September 28, 2005, 07:42:00 am
Aren't they just yet another garage rock band?
 
 
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  definitely go to see the greenhornes
yeah [/b]
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: kosmo vinyl on September 28, 2005, 08:02:00 am
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Originally posted by Xavier Bush, Power Forward:
  Aren't they just yet another garage rock band?
 
   
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  definitely go to see the greenhornes
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Yes and your point is?
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: kurosawa-b/w on September 28, 2005, 09:07:00 am
I wish I could go, but I already have 4 concerts plus a job interview this week, and I desperately need Thursday night off.
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on September 28, 2005, 09:36:00 am
It's like my wife says, "Do you actually have to listen to every damn alt-country band that comes along?"
 
 
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Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
   
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Originally posted by Xavier Bush, Power Forward:
  Aren't they just yet another garage rock band?
 
   
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  definitely go to see the greenhornes
yeah [/b]
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Yes and your point is? [/b]
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on September 28, 2005, 09:42:00 am
Don't be such a middle aged pussy. Get out there and rawk. You're sounding more and more like me. How pathetic.
 
 
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Originally posted by brennser:
  thinking of going but also going to Alejandro Fri night and Decemberists Sun night so might be tough to swing
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: kosmo vinyl on September 28, 2005, 09:50:00 am
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Originally posted by Xavier Bush, Power Forward:
  It's like my wife says, "Do you actually have to listen to every damn alt-country band that comes along?"
 
   
Only the good ones...
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on September 28, 2005, 10:10:00 am
Well give me a list of the bad garage rock bands that should be avoided, and a list of good ones, and tell me the differences between the two lists.
 
 
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Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:
   
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Originally posted by Xavier Bush, Power Forward:
  It's like my wife says, "Do you actually have to listen to every damn alt-country band that comes along?"
 
   
Only the good ones... [/b]
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: brennser on September 28, 2005, 10:14:00 am
ha, thanks for the encouragement but I'll still probably end up staying home
 
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Originally posted by Xavier Bush, Power Forward:
  Don't be such a middle aged pussy. Get out there and rawk. You're sounding more and more like me. How pathetic.
 
   
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Originally posted by brennser:
  thinking of going but also going to Alejandro Fri night and Decemberists Sun night so might be tough to swing
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Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on September 28, 2005, 10:33:00 am
Me too. Wife been away for a week, and last thing she's going to want to do upon coming home is go to a rock and roll show. At least she's letting me go to shows on Sunday and Tuesday.
 
 
 
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Originally posted by brennser:
  ha, thanks for the encouragement but I'll still probably end up staying home
   
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Originally posted by Xavier Bush, Power Forward:
  Don't be such a middle aged pussy. Get out there and rawk. You're sounding more and more like me. How pathetic.
 
   
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Originally posted by brennser:
  thinking of going but also going to Alejandro Fri night and Decemberists Sun night so might be tough to swing
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Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: HoyaSaxa03 on September 30, 2005, 01:17:00 am
man what a great show ... all the songs i wanted to hear, pure power pop goodness ...
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: kosmo vinyl on September 30, 2005, 07:26:00 am
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Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:
  man what a great show ... all the songs i wanted to hear, pure power pop goodness ...
not much pure power pop goodness where i was last night...
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: muschi on September 30, 2005, 09:10:00 am
whys tonights Black Cat show $22?? never heard foa show that $$ there.
 
 MN8 Presents: ZAP MAMA, PLATINUM PIED PIPERS $22 mainstage 9:00
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on September 30, 2005, 09:14:00 am
Zap Mama is a very big name in the world music arena. All of the rich Africans cavorting around DC, as well as the rich yuppie liberal types that listen to world music, should be able to afford $22.
 
 
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Originally posted by muschi:
  whys tonights Black Cat show $22?? never heard foa show that $$ there.
 
 MN8 Presents: ZAP MAMA, PLATINUM PIED PIPERS $22 mainstage 9:00
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on September 30, 2005, 09:16:00 am
Don't make me mad that I didn't go!
 
 
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Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:
  man what a great show ... all the songs i wanted to hear, pure power pop goodness ...
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: Bags on September 30, 2005, 09:46:00 am
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Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:
  man what a great show ... all the songs i wanted to hear, pure power pop goodness ...
I agree -- didn't know you were there, hoya, I would have looked for you and said hi (had I known, for instance, what you look like!).  
 
 It was a great show, and perfectly swept my Posies memories away (which is a shame -- but there's no harm in the audience *recognizing* your songs at the show).
 
 I love the albums, but wasn't sure I'd be so happy at the show.  "Spit it Out" is a great song, but hearing it last night it suddenly became one of the best songs I've ever heard.  It's just perfectly crafted.
 
 Good show.
 
 Hey, anyone catch the Greenhornes -- I tried to get there but didn't make it...
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on September 30, 2005, 10:16:00 am
Dont make me mad I didn't go!
 
 Just look for the guy in the Penn State sweatshirt. That's Hoya.
 
 
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Originally posted by Bags:
   
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Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:
  man what a great show ... all the songs i wanted to hear, pure power pop goodness ...
I agree -- didn't know you were there, hoya, I would have looked for you and said hi (had I known, for instance, what you look like!).  
 
 It was a great show, and perfectly swept my Posies memories away (which is a shame -- but there's no harm in the audience *recognizing* your songs at the show).
 
 I love the albums, but wasn't sure I'd be so happy at the show.  "Spit it Out" is a great song, but hearing it last night it suddenly became one of the best songs I've ever heard.  It's just perfectly crafted.
 
 Good show.
 
 Hey, anyone catch the Greenhornes -- I tried to get there but didn't make it... [/b]
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: HoyaSaxa03 on September 30, 2005, 11:32:00 am
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Originally posted by Bags:
  I agree -- didn't know you were there, hoya, I would have looked for you and said hi (had I known, for instance, what you look like!).  
was wearing my spiffy columbia heights t-shirt last night, stage right ... screaming wildly for each song and singing along way too loudly
 
 
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Originally posted by Bags:
 It was a great show, and perfectly swept my Posies memories away (which is a shame -- but there's no harm in the audience *recognizing* your songs at the show).
 
 I love the albums, but wasn't sure I'd be so happy at the show.  "Spit it Out" is a great song, but hearing it last night it suddenly became one of the best songs I've ever heard.  It's just perfectly crafted.
 
i really liked how he pulled the acoustic out for some of his set, it really let his songs take the limelight ... it got a bit too guitar-y at points with the double electric attack
 
 anyway, i feel like when brendan benson hits the sweet spot, he's one of the best songwriters in the world ... the way i feel about "sittin' pretty" and "tiny spark" is similar to the replacements' "alex chilton" and "left of the dial", just perfect pop songs that tug at your music gut and make you want to pump your fist
 
 "spit it out" was great too, i just haven't had hundreds of listens of it like his older stuff ... i also didn't even mind the short-ish set, the songs were just great
 
 
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Originally posted by Bags:
 Hey, anyone catch the Greenhornes -- I tried to get there but didn't make it...
they get a big "ehhh" from me ... seemed like some pretty standard bluesy garage stuff ... that said, the bassist had the best rock nerd get-up i've seen in a while, his specs were so thick that they looked like prop glasses ... absolutely no charisma from the lead singer though, which i feel like you need for a generally non-descript garage outfit
 
 came in towards the end of the first group ... don't know their name, but they were ok, just a guitar/harmonica/vox guy and a girl drummer ... again pretty standard stuff, but he had a fantastic moustache ... i'm betting on a hip moustache craze in the next two years or so (mark my words, and ggw, remember this thread so you can refer back to it when my prophecy comes true)
Title: Re: Brendan Benson roll call
Post by: Bags on September 30, 2005, 05:17:00 pm
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Originally posted by HoyaParanoia:
 
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Originally posted by Bags:
 [qb] was wearing my spiffy columbia heights t-shirt last night, stage right ... screaming wildly for each song and singing along way too loudly[/b]
By the guy doing all the arm waving?  We could see him from the other side of the room....I love enthusiasm, it was awesome.