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Title: Ladytron
Post by: Got Haggis? on February 17, 2003, 10:20:00 am: Anyone know if the show is still on?from thier homepage17th February 2003 Firstly, thank you to all the people that made it through the inclement weather to the Philly show last night (the band's first ever US date). The band were very appreciative. We don't know if tonight's show is D.C. is going ahead at this present time so please call the 9.30 Club for an update 202-265-0930. Cheers
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Post by: lily1 on February 17, 2003, 11:09:00 am: i would think so, it stopped snowing bay 2 am last night and its warming up now. and dc got a lot less snow than the surronding areas. i'm gauging about 16 inches over here in sw.
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Post by: megs on February 17, 2003, 11:33:00 am: i hope it'll be postponed! it may have stopped snowing, but the roads around me are in a nightmare state, and i know that hell freezing over will occur before i am able to make it out for the show tonight. d.c. got tons of snow too, i can't imagine many people being able to venture out for the gig tonight at all. they'd do better to postpone it, for when people have thawed out...fingers crossed this is the case!!!!
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Post by: jadetree on February 17, 2003, 11:48:00 am: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by lily1: i would think so, it stopped snowing bay 2 am last night and its warming up now. and dc got a lot less snow than the surronding areas. i'm gauging about 16 inches over here in sw. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Well SW must have different weather than NW because it stopped snowing here about an hour ago.
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Post by: redheadinrichmond on February 17, 2003, 11:55:00 am: I hope it isn't cancelled. I doubt it would be rescheduled and there aren't many chances to see bands like these in this part of the country. And since they played last night - it should still be happening. But we need an announcement soon! Even with my 4WD I'll need to leave early this afternoon to get there in time.
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Post by: Got Haggis? on February 17, 2003, 12:31:00 pm: uh yeah it stopped snowing about an hour ago here in bethesda as well. however, there is no way in hell my car would be able to make it out of the driveway...road hasn't been plowed at all.now i just hope they close the government tomorrow so i don't have to work, heh.
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Post by: lily1 on February 17, 2003, 01:15:00 pm: clincher for me is if the metro decides to run more than once an hour so i can get there. at least i don't need to transfer. oh wait, coming home, since it will surely be after midnight, means taking a cab, which means my normal 6.90 fare will be doubled. hmmmn, perhaps a postponement isn't looking so bad. i was looking forward to shemekia copeland at the kennedy center millenium stage before the show but they are closed today.
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Post by: eddie on February 17, 2003, 01:26:00 pm: It looks like the bands will be able to make it in from Philadelphia so the show will be happening tonight.
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Post by: maryam on February 17, 2003, 01:38:00 pm: Oh my... I've been waiting for this show for a while now, especially since it's my birthday today. They haven't cleared the residential streets here in Bethesda, so I'm crossing my fingers. It looks as though the show will go on, as they've posted times on the main page.Good luck everyone!
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Post by: megs on February 17, 2003, 02:24:00 pm: hmm well looks like i'll be missing the show. too bad there's no way for people who have no feasible way to get to the gig to get their money back. *grumble grumble* those who can get there, enjoy the gig. i am sure it'll be great. bloody snow!!!!!!
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Post by: Got Haggis? on February 17, 2003, 03:04:00 pm: so how is the 930 parking lot looking? Is that plowed (or the streets around the 930)? The once an hour metro isn't cool, they haven't plowed our street in Bethesda either, luckily i'm about 50 ft from Old Georgetown Rd....so I may just shovel a path for my car to get out haha.
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Post by: lily1 on February 17, 2003, 03:18:00 pm: in a way, the show will be even better tonight because i bet only a few hundred people will be able to make it so we'll get the bands all to ourselves.
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Post by: megs on February 17, 2003, 03:21:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by lily1: in a way, the show will be even better tonight because i bet only a few hundred people will be able to make it so we'll get the bands all to ourselves.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>yeah, lily, cheers, rub it in why don't you?!
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Post by: lily1 on February 17, 2003, 03:23:00 pm: *rub rub rub* (http://www.930.com/ubb/biggrin.gif) <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by megs: yeah, lily, cheers, rub it in why don't you?! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Post by: megs on February 17, 2003, 03:24:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by lily1: *rub rub rub* (http://www.930.com/ubb/biggrin.gif) <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>lily. stop it. it's not funny. i am fuming. i want to go to the gig. i paid hard-earned cash for it. so basically i have lost $20 and cannot make it to a show i have been looking forward to for ages. if i was closer i would throw a snowball at you =P
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Post by: Dandy01 on February 17, 2003, 03:31:00 pm: i think i'll still be able to make it, granted my friends drive. I do wonder about the status of the 9:30 lot though.. or any parking around there for that matter.
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Post by: maryam on February 17, 2003, 04:10:00 pm: Yeah, the show will be awesome... I'll admit to that. They just plowed our street but my parents aren't up for driving me places. Do you know what would rock? If people in different areas could volunteer to give us unforunates rides in exchange for something... like chocolate cake with fresh whipped cream (hint, hint.) (http://www.930.com/ubb/wink.gif)
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Post by: eddie on February 17, 2003, 04:17:00 pm: U St is fine and we are working on the road up to our lot so the lot will be in operation this evening. Just perhaps at a reduced capacity.
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Post by: rekoil on February 17, 2003, 04:18:00 pm: What about parking tonight? Are the parking lots cleared? What about street parking (yeah, RIGHT, but I might as well ask)...have the roads surrounding the club been plowed?
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Post by: rekoil on February 17, 2003, 04:20:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by rekoil: What about parking tonight? Are the parking lots cleared? What about street parking (yeah, RIGHT, but I might as well ask)...have the roads surrounding the club been plowed?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>OK, eddie posted the answer as I was typing this. Guess I'm slow on the draw...Thanks!
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Post by: redheadinrichmond on February 17, 2003, 04:26:00 pm: we're leaving richmond in 10 minutes. Room for 2. need a ride? springfield, arlington, fredericksburg, only close to 95 please. this is your only chance!
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Post by: lily1 on February 17, 2003, 04:28:00 pm: be careful parking on the street as u street might be considered a snow emergency route so then you'd need to park elsewhere in the neighborhood.
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Post by: lily1 on February 17, 2003, 04:32:00 pm: are you coming in via 395? i'm right off 395 in sw, dc, near l'enfant plaza...yes, i could take the metro, but it'll be an hour wait for my train...that said, those of you stuck in va, please step right in front of me in the queue.
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Post by: lily1 on February 17, 2003, 04:35:00 pm: wait a second, you're really going to drive in all the way from richmond and then home again in the same night? you're going to spend 7 hours total driving for a 3 hour show? *mind boggled*you already have a long enough drive, i'll hop the metro. thanks for the offer.
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Post by: redheadinrichmond on February 17, 2003, 04:37:00 pm: ok - we're leaving to drive lots of hours to hear music for 3 hours. and we're ok with that.have fun waiting for the metro... enjoy the show.
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Post by: lily1 on February 17, 2003, 04:44:00 pm: be safe! see you there in a few hours.
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Post by: Ikarus on February 17, 2003, 04:50:00 pm: harness the sled dog early so you can get there in time for phaser. should be excellent.
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Post by: lily1 on February 17, 2003, 05:12:00 pm: some reason metro isn't listing the time tables for the trains today like they did yesterday? wtf? they tell you to call customer service but its always busy. wouldn't it be more effective for metro to post on the website? novel concept, eh? (http://www.930.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif)[This message has been edited by lily1 (edited 02-17-2003).]
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Post by: steelcuda on February 17, 2003, 06:00:00 pm: Metro is running trains only once an hour and with limited service.
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Post by: MoogiBoobi on February 17, 2003, 06:12:00 pm: WHY AREN'T THEY POSTPONING THIS CONCERT?! I've waited so long for this concert and now I'm trapped! According to <A HREF="http://www.nbc4.com," TARGET=_blank>www.nbc4.com,[/url] Metro is only running underground! So that means I either have to hoof it to L'enfant Plaza or buy an SUV (http://www.930.com/ubb/frown.gif)
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Post by: RayRay on February 17, 2003, 06:20:00 pm: I want to make sure that tonight's show has not been canceled...Wish I could have been in Philly last night to see the show at the Troc...
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Post by: poorlulu on February 17, 2003, 06:40:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by MoogiBoobi: WHY AREN'T THEY POSTPONING THIS CONCERT?! I've waited so long for this concert and now I'm trapped! According to <A HREF="http://www.nbc4.com," TARGET=_blank>www.nbc4.com,[/url] Metro is only running underground! So that means I either have to hoof it to L'enfant Plaza or buy an SUV (http://www.930.com/ubb/frown.gif)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>or oh my gawd...........you could walk.......there's a novel idea huh?
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Post by: MoogiBoobi on February 17, 2003, 06:49:00 pm: If I wanted to walk from Alexandria to the 9:30 club, I should have left yesterday morning. (http://www.930.com/ubb/tongue.gif)
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Post by: jadetree on February 17, 2003, 06:50:00 pm: Take a cab, they will be happy to take your money.
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Post by: poorlulu on February 17, 2003, 06:58:00 pm: oh youre in alexandria i thought you were further that that...................take a cab.........you whiner...........
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Post by: lily1 on February 17, 2003, 07:22:00 pm: i already know that. what i was trying to say is that yesterday, on wmata.com they listed at what time to expect your train since they were running only every hour, and then only every two hours so you weren't waiting in the station and could plan better. i don't want to get there only to find out i just missed a train. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by steelcuda: Metro is running trains only once an hour and with limited service.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Post by: Got Haggis? on February 18, 2003, 01:48:00 am: well, made it out the show, despite the snow......great show, and hey, they even smiled....(ahhaha) That guy was pretty annoying that kept yelling at them to dance though...sometimes people need to get a clue. anyway...for those that went..what was that last song they did ? I assume it was a cover..
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Post by: Joymonster on February 18, 2003, 02:59:00 am: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Got Haggis?: well, made it out the show, despite the snow......great show, and hey, they even smiled....(ahhaha) That guy was pretty annoying that kept yelling at them to dance though...sometimes people need to get a clue. anyway...for those that went..what was that last song they did ? I assume it was a cover..<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> That last song was "Oops(Oh My)" from Tweet/ Missy Elliot. That show was nothing short of excellent!
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Post by: chokedamp on February 18, 2003, 12:20:00 pm: how many people showed up???
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Post by: lily1 on February 18, 2003, 01:39:00 pm: there were probably about 400 people there. i was front and center since i got there so earlier (as chance would have it, i waited only 15 minutes for the metro) phaser was decent and i liked the acoustic approach. simian bored me. and i had to laugh when i heard some girl scream "english boys are hot" whilst i was thinking, damn, this has got to be one of the worst looking bands i've seen. ladytron was good, but i enjoyed the second half much better. i wasn't a fan of the chopppy lyrics and the second half was more melodious and fluid. random question, anyone know the name of the song the dj played right after simian left the stage? its a favorite electronica song of mine but i just can't recall the artist.
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Post by: Dandy01 on February 18, 2003, 04:43:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by lily1: there were probably about 400 people there. i was front and center since i got there so earlier (as chance would have it, i waited only 15 minutes for the metro) phaser was decent and i liked the acoustic approach. simian bored me. and i had to laugh when i heard some girl scream "english boys are hot" whilst i was thinking, damn, this has got to be one of the worst looking bands i've seen. ladytron was good, but i enjoyed the second half much better. i wasn't a fan of the chopppy lyrics and the second half was more melodious and fluid. random question, anyone know the name of the song the dj played right after simian left the stage? its a favorite electronica song of mine but i just can't recall the artist. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Are you talking about "Voyage Voyage," the French song? I remember hearing it but not sure of the time frame. It's by Desireless. Ladytron was a great show throughout, it was better than I expected since their songs sort of tend to sound the same after a while. I thought the two chanteuses seemed a bit reserved and shy, but that's understandable it being their first US tour. And 2 encores, what a treat! (did you hear the guy yell out 'who does your hair?' haha)
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Post by: lily1 on February 18, 2003, 04:59:00 pm: yeah, that was funny. btw, were you down in the back bar before the show started, with another girl and a guy? at the end of the bar? and i think another bber was standing next to me with his girlfriend and another couple during the show. they had accidentally displaced the couple that was standing next to me who had put their coats on the barrier but then gone to get food. when they came bak, they ended up getting bumped about 6 feet down. sorry to you two, i did a crap job of holding your space and i thought those 4 were just standing there and were going to let you move back into your spots since your coats were there. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Dandy01: (did you hear the guy yell out 'who does your hair?' haha)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>[This message has been edited by lily1 (edited 02-18-2003).]
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Post by: Got Haggis? on February 19, 2003, 07:32:00 am: hmm, two girls put their coats on the barrier next to me (right side of stage) and then never came back for them the whole show.....it was kind of strange, as i thought they were putting them there to "secure" their spot...but never came back, heh. the hair comment was pretty funny.
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Post by: Dandy01 on February 19, 2003, 03:25:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by lily1: yeah, that was funny. btw, were you down in the back bar before the show started, with another girl and a guy? at the end of the bar? [This message has been edited by lily1 (edited 02-18-2003).]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Hmm, I was with another girl and a guy towards the back on the main floor but sort of in the middle, not by the bar. We then went upstairs during the Simian set though and stood right in the middle in front of the rails for Ladytron. Never mind, you said 'back bar,' I wasn't there at all.
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Post by: Dandy01 on February 19, 2003, 03:49:00 pm: By the way, props to the 9:30 staff for allowing patrons of the show to park free in their lot!
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Post by: Sweetjoy on February 19, 2003, 04:07:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by lily1: random question, anyone know the name of the song the dj played right after simian left the stage? its a favorite electronica song of mine but i just can't recall the artist. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> It was 'Eple' by Royksopp, a favorite of mine as well, hence why I remember exactly which one you're talking about. The show was great...definitely worth the 3 hours I spent digging my damn car out of the snow.
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Post by: rekoil on February 22, 2003, 11:25:00 am: Another DJ song ID request from the show - it's the song that was played before Ladytron came on, preceding "Sussudio" (ugh). It had a hard mid-to-late-80s electro groove, with a female rapper, with the line "cause we wanna make you jump" repeated in the chorus. I don't think the song is actually FROM the 80s - there was some DSP effects thrown in that were definitely ProTools-isms...TIA,-Chris