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=> GENERAL DISCUSSION => Topic started by: Yada on March 23, 2012, 10:30:48 am
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Is there a thread for this that already exists? If not, can this be it?? If there is, can you delete this thread?
Anyway, Kurt Vile last night...
I felt bad for him and the band, literally there were about 50 people there max and I bet they actually sold about 20 tickets. I think the others were freebies... Good show nonetheless.
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about 50 people there max and I bet they actually sold about 20 tickets. I think the others were freebies...
:o
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That is an absolute shame. Have never seen him and would have loved to go last night but I'm still on detox from SXSW.
This is a great thread idea, though.
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That is an absolute shame. Have never seen him and would have loved to go last night but I'm still on detox from SXSW.
This is a great thread idea, though.
It is a shame... Having a top 10 album in 2011 to literally not even being able to get 100 people in a room.
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for what it's worth, kurt vile's show in richmond tonight (at a ~300 person club) is sold out.
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for what it's worth, kurt vile's show in richmond tonight (at a ~300 person club) is sold out.
That's good to hear... I'm assuming this show would've sold out at the Black Cat or R+R Hotel as well. B-more'd.
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Is there a thread for this that already exists? If not, can this be it?? If there is, can you delete this thread?
Anyway, Kurt Vile last night...
I felt bad for him and the band, literally there were about 50 people there max and I bet they actually sold about 20 tickets. I think the others were freebies... Good show nonetheless.
Same night as the Doug Aitken "Song 1" opening at the Hirshhorn, which was free.
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Top 10 on what chart?
That is an absolute shame. Have never seen him and would have loved to go last night but I'm still on detox from SXSW.
This is a great thread idea, though.
It is a shame... Having a top 10 album in 2011 to literally not even being able to get 100 people in a room.
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39 on Rolling Stone
5 on NME
9 on Prefix
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#20 on Village Voice Pazz and Jop- over 700 critics!
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So that's at least three people who are fans. Three music critics. You know, people who likely don't have many friends and surely don't have a partner to bring to the show.
39 on Rolling Stone
5 on NME
9 on Prefix
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well he does suck live.. maybe word got out after that horrible black cat show (the one he opened for thurston moore)
I don't know how else to explain it..
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I think it was a last minute booking and Rams Head Live was the only available venue.
I think he and his band benefitted from RHL's sound system though there was a little bit of problem with the sax during Freak Train.
Overall, I thought the show was fantastic and they played for a good 90 minutes. No complaints there.
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I think it was a last minute booking and Rams Head Live was the only available venue.
I think he and his band benefitted from RHL's sound system though there was a little bit of problem with the sax during Freak Train.
Overall, I thought the show was fantastic and they played for a good 90 minutes. No complaints there.
No complaints about the show Vas, just disappointing in the turn out.
Actually, one complaint... When he played acoustic with the full band, he was completely blown over in sound and you couldn't hear him too well on acoustic IMO.
James, I still get a good chuckle out of your top 20 2011 list. It fits a middle aged white dude to a T!!
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Glad I can make you chuckle!
When I sent my top 20 list to my friends, most of whom are white middle aged dudes and babes, most didn't email me back. But among the few who did, I'd hear comments like, "Wow, I've actually heard of a few of those!"
I'd wager that most middle aged people, particularly with kids, probably didn't even listen to ten new albums in 2011, much less listen to enough albums both good and bad to compile a top 20 list.
And for the record, Kurt Vile is pretty middle of the road musically. I bet he'd be right up the alley of plenty 40something white dudes, if they gave him a listen.
James, I still get a good chuckle out of your top 20 2011 list. It fits a middle aged white dude to a T!!
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And for the record, Kurt Vile is pretty middle of the road musically. I bet he'd be right up the alley of plenty 40something white dudes, if they gave him a listen.
Shit, I guess I have to go buy some music
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Really enjoyed the Bad Religion show on the Mall. The rain held off through most of their performance too. I was surprised at how good they sounded (at least where I was standing).
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I very much enjoyed The Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys on Friday night in Norfolk. (I live down here now, so I saw this show instead of the D.C. performance.)
Arctic Monkeys were a lot more energetic than I expected. Alex Turner had some charisma that I always heard was lacking in their performances. Stuff like "Pretty Visitors" came across really well live.
The Black Keys definitely can own an arena, no doubt about it. I just wish they'd mix up their setlists a bit or throw in a few more old tracks like "Stack Shot Billy."
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I very much enjoyed The Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys on Friday night in Norfolk. (I live down here now, so I saw this show instead of the D.C. performance.)
Arctic Monkeys were a lot more energetic than I expected. Alex Turner had some charisma that I always heard was lacking in their performances. Stuff like "Pretty Visitors" came across really well live.
The Black Keys definitely can own an arena, no doubt about it. I just wish they'd mix up their setlists a bit or throw in a few more old tracks like "Stack Shot Billy."
I guess it's par for the course for bands to play their recent albums especially in support of a tour, but I agree.. the older stuff in their catalog rips. I'm sure we can expect a Keys tour years down the line where they play all of "Thickfreakness" "Rubber Factory" etc in their entirety.
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Cloud Nothings were terrific on Saturday night. Been quite some time since I've been so impressed by a band. Great seeing them in such a small space! Did anyone go to the ottobar last night?
I forgot how terrible the sound in the Verizon Center is. Bruce was good, but the sound is just heinous in there. Springsteen fans are adorable. I'm not a big fan, and won tickets from the radio, but I'm glad I got to go.
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Caught the Ottobar show last night. Arrived late and missed out on most of the first band's set. Mellotron or something? Liked what I heard.
Cloud Nothings tore thru their set as usual but Dylan's amp went out late in the set (mid-song) so the rest of the band jammed for what seemed like 10 minutes while he tried to fix things. He may have been frustrated but I really enjoyed it.
The crowd was surprisingly tame but I blame that on being a Sunday.
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Song is called "Wasted Days". The amp went out third to last song and bassist had tantrum...in return the crowd did not ask for an encore.
I'm a fan of the music, the Weird Al-like vocals-not so much.
A Classic Education (the other opener) were great...but very short set :(
Cloud Nothings tore thru their set as usual but Dylan's amp went out late in the set (mid-song) so the rest of the band jammed for what seemed like 10 minutes while he tried to fix things.
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Sorry to hear about their amp problems last night. Was it crowded? I was surprised to hear that they were shocked at the sell out in DC.
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Sorry to hear about their amp problems last night. Was it crowded? I was surprised to hear that they were shocked at the sell out in DC.
I was there last night too. Ottobar maybe half full? (i was at the very front so was hard for me to tell).
I thought they were great. Wasted Days was my favourite. I also thought once or twice that they would lose nothing by becoming an instrumental only band.
crowd was tame, and all left the second it was over, i agree cause of the sunday thing.
the lead guitarist was very nice after the show too. :)
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They were one of the nicest bands I ever met. I hope they made it to Koco's pub for crabcakes :)
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oops...they're closed sunday and monday! oh well.
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Song is called "Wasted Days". The amp went out third to last song and bassist had tantrum...in return the crowd did not ask for an encore.
The drummer started taking his cymbals apart the second they finished their last song. At that point I knew an encore wasn't happening so I went back and grabbed some vinyl.
Their other guitarist had problems after Wasted Days and I think at that point they'd just had it. Shame, too, because they were all clearly in great moods at the onset.
I guess it was the bassist's turn to man their merch table - he was nice as hell. I wanted to give the guitarist grief for stirring up trouble at the Mind Spiders show at SXSW but I just grabbed my stuff and went home.
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They were all out after the Red Palace show. Played all of Attack on Memory and three of their old songs for an encore. Wasted Days just killed. Killed! Crowd was pretty into the show too.
Plus, the loud muffins shirt is funny and cute.
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Mellotron or something? Liked what I heard.
Was it Dead Mellotron? He's a cool Shoegaze guy from Kentucky. Have been playing his music on Air Atlantic Underground Radio for a few years now.
I still want to hear (read) about both Alcest shows and A Place To Bury Strangers, even though I know it will drive me crazy.
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It was Dead Mellotron. I see him listed as repping Baltimore now. As for Alcest; dark, smoky, fuzzy, hard, pretty, melodic, great. I have a few pics I was going to put up later as well.
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I missed Alcest but APTBS have improved greatly as a live unit. Only played a few older songs. Most of their material was off the last LP and EP; both of which I am not as familiar. They still do the noise jam in the middle of "I've Waited My Life..." which is still pretty cool.
And Wild Flag were in incredible form. Best DC show to date. Television and Margin Walker covers, four new songs and the whole album.
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Yeah - Wild Flag were great. Nice to hear Carrie channel her inner Guy. But they still make me pine for S-K.
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did anyone make it to Temper Trap this past saturday?
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anyone see Of Monsters and Men?
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anyone make it to Oompah Loompah?
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Ill throw in a "did anyone make it" as well... Swervedriver?
I was going to go, but then found out they played at 9:00, and it was already 8:30, so I stayed home. I should have checked earlier, I just assumed they wouldnt play until 11 or so, since it was a Friday night.
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Real Estate was fucking awesome last night. So tight sounding. New stuff sounds really good.
Guitarist said "Baltimore is always a better crowd than DC for some reason"
i dont know what it is about a band walking on stage to a Grateful Dead song that makes me respect them a bit more. especially when they dont sound like GD.
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"Baltimore is always a better crowd than DC for some reason"
Ain't that the truth.
Great show. I thought Twerps were really good, too, tho I hate the band's name. Nice sized crowd. Had to be close to a sell out, tho they had tix at the door.
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if baltimore is such a great crowd . . . why can't a single band sell out a single show at a single venue?
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What does that have to do with the "quality" of the crowd?
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quality = quantity
a show where five people come = shitty crowd
a sold out show where five thousand people come = good crowd
a show where five people show and are awesome as five people = still, a shitty crowd
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Alabama Shakes just sold out RHL before the release of their first album.
if baltimore is such a great crowd . . . why can't a single band sell out a single show at a single venue?
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Alabama Shakes just sold out RHL before the release of their first album.
if baltimore is such a great crowd . . . why can't a single band sell out a single show at a single venue?
can i have your next baby?
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Quantity doesnt equal quality. A sold out dc show with a crowd that wont shut up at a show like Real Estate would be 100 times worse than a half full non talking (at least during sets) baltimore crowd. Crowd quality depends most on WHO is there, not how many people. Though dc can have good crowds, just depends on show/venue, same as Baltimore. DC crowds can either be people truly into music who want to support bands and listen to great music, OR (big ass or) people who just wanted to have a place to go so they can talk about their lives in public. Baltimore ones seem to me to be way more about the music. Baltimore shows are usually IMHO better than DC ones and 99 percent of the time, if I can choose between the cities to see a band, Baltimore wins. Good thing I live between the two, so i can make that choice. Walk, have you ever/do you ever, go to Baltimore shows?
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DC crowds suck... everyone knows it: the crowd and the bands.
Doesn't mean you don't get the very occasional good DC crowd.
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quality = quantity
a show where five people come = shitty crowd
a sold out show where five thousand people come = good crowd
a show where five people show and are awesome as five people = still, a shitty crowd
Oh, Hell no!!!
I'll take a small room with only 30 people and a great band any day. I hate crowds and find a packed room only annoys and interferes with my enjoyment of the show. Sure, not a money maker; but, as a fan, I'm only there for the show. Regarding the 9:30, I tend to prefer the room about 3/4s full with, of course, a great band. Not Seth's favorite, but he has to look at the bottom line.
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go to baltimore shows all the time. lacks the "ummpth" of dc. they are in the shadow of the district . . . and they know it. and their harbor stinks.
and i'll take a room full of people yelling and screaming and being . . . humans having fun, instead of a sad sea of empty floor full of "diehards".
party on.
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Quantity doesnt equal quality. A sold out dc show with a crowd that wont shut up at a show like Real Estate would be 100 times worse than a half full non talking (at least during sets) baltimore crowd. Crowd quality depends most on WHO is there, not how many people. Though dc can have good crowds, just depends on show/venue, same as Baltimore. DC crowds can either be people truly into music who want to support bands and listen to great music, OR (big ass or) people who just wanted to have a place to go so they can talk about their lives in public. Baltimore ones seem to me to be way more about the music. Baltimore shows are usually IMHO better than DC ones and 99 percent of the time, if I can choose between the cities to see a band, Baltimore wins. Good thing I live between the two, so i can make that choice. Walk, have you ever/do you ever, go to Baltimore shows?
All of this. I've experienced both good and bad crowds in both areas. A lot of it depends on the specific fans that either that band or venue tends to draw in.
Probably the most respectful audience I've ever witnessed was for Hammock, Stars Of The Lid & Christopher Willet which was at Iota. Basically, you could call that a DC crowd. You could have heard a pin drop at any point of that show. It was like God hand picked each person because they knew how to behave during a performance.
Both crowds at the Lyric in Baltimore for Pink Floyd way back in the early '70s were very well behaved but I suspect it helped that they were stoned and seated. This was just before all of the Bic flicking 'Rock 'n Roll!' burnout type ever heard of them and those type were always annoying wherever they were.
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I saw Real Estate at the Black Cat in January and it was awesome... not sold out... and they even came on stage late due to the Giants game.
A tad short, but I love that band.
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DC crowds suck... everyone knows it: the crowd and the bands.
Doesn't mean you don't get the very occasional good DC crowd.
Baltimore is just nicer than DC. More people dance. People don't have the attitude. Having gone to probably an equal number of Baltimore and DC shows, I'll take Baltimore most days.
B'more girl here. Born and raised :)
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DC crowds suck... everyone knows it: the crowd and the bands.
Doesn't mean you don't get the very occasional good DC crowd.
Baltimore is just nicer than DC. More people dance. People don't have the attitude. Having gone to probably an equal number of Baltimore and DC shows, I'll take Baltimore most days.
B'more girl here. Born and raised :)
Bawlmore'd
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Given the choice between a show at, say, the Ottobar vs the same show at a comparable venue in DC (RnR?) I'll choose the Bmore show every time. And I live closer to DC.
930 >>>>> RHL live, tho. Not even close.
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Ottobar is great!
The thing about Baltimore you just don't get the attitude you get in DC....everything costs less... people are less pretentious.. whats not to like?
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I was at that SoTL/Christopher Willits/Hammock gig!
Great crowd, yes but I still say Iota was the wrong place.
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Probably the most respectful audience I've ever witnessed was for Hammock, Stars Of The Lid & Christopher Willet which was at Iota.
the crowd at the Godspeed! show at the club last year was down-right reverent.
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Bright Eyes on tour for Four Winds at the 930 Club was probably the most quiet I had ever seen a DC crowd.
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^Except for one girl who between songs kept saying "Make me cry!" The first couple times were funny but it quickly got annoying.
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^ I knew you were once a Bright Eyes fan you little bitch
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^ I knew you were once a Bright Eyes fan you little bitch
lolz.
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hahahahaha
He's alright.
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Did anyone else make it to Artisphere last night? The Frankie Rose set was amazing, beautiful, entrancing. I was unsure how well the new material would sound live since on record, it sounds very studio-ish if that makes sense but she and her band pulled it off perfectly. Shame there were not more people there to witness it. Stevie Jackson played a very good set of solo and B&S stuff mostly acoustic and by himself but had Honey Bunch join him on the last four songs of his set. Honey Bunch were pretty good but got swallowed up by the boomy sound of that room. Dot Dash were alright but not all that worth writing home about. The Pines (Pam Berry and an English dude named Joe whose last name on which I am blanking) played a pretty set of acoustic ballads to start the night.
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I ended up being a little disappointed in Budos Band / Charles Bradley show....
Not the biggest fan of the Soul Screamer type of singer, so it was just an solid bordering on average set. Bradley's had a crack band behind him and the moves (lots of pelvis trusting/arms in the air like an eagle/James brown splits), the set was poorly paced with a mid set outfit change ruined the momentum.
Not quite sure what was up with the Budos Band as they were either totally in their groove or dull. I thought would be more of a hard hitting and fiery then they were. Maybe it was because it was first night of the tour, or the new material they were road testing, or a poor sound mix. But at times they were just sloppy and the opening was particularly tedious. But once that groove kicked in they were on fire for several songs. They are probably great to see as a opener with a tight 45 minute set. As a co-headliner they seem to want to drag things out.. They also need a Hammond B3 stat :)
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sorry . . . have to post this
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/07/tourist-beaten-robbed-baltimore-caught-camera-video_n_1409900.html
yeah . . . lets all go to baltimore.
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That sucks.
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it is making the normal rounds in the media . . . but most are saying it really hurts the town's image, which is sad. i like some things about the town and have friends that live there that love it. there are some incredible restaurants in all parts of town, and i have awesome memories of shows and clubs. i just think the town way pales in comparison to the district in entertainment.
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Baltimore is just nicer than DC....People don't have the attitude.
I like Bmore, but that's a joke, right?
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Did anyone else make it to Artisphere last night? The Frankie Rose set was amazing, beautiful, entrancing. I was unsure how well the new material would sound live since on record, it sounds very studio-ish if that makes sense but she and her band pulled it off perfectly. Shame there were not more people there to witness it. Stevie Jackson played a very good set of solo and B&S stuff mostly acoustic and by himself but had Honey Bunch join him on the last four songs of his set. Honey Bunch were pretty good but got swallowed up by the boomy sound of that room. Dot Dash were alright but not all that worth writing home about. The Pines (Pam Berry and an English dude named Joe whose last name on which I am blanking) played a pretty set of acoustic ballads to start the night.
I would have gone to this if it wasn't the same night as Plants and Animals. What B&S songs did Stevie play?
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"Step Into My Office," "The Wrong Girl," "To Be Myself Completely" and "Chickfactor" for sure. There might have been one or two more that I am blanking on. He did a few solo tracks and I think there was a cover or two I could not place in there somewhere.
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"Step Into My Office," "The Wrong Girl," "To Be Myself Completely" and "Chickfactor" for sure. There might have been one or two more that I am blanking on. He did a few solo tracks and I think there was a cover or two I could not place in there somewhere.
OMG but no Seymour Stein?
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ughh.. he really did write all the worst Belle and Sebastian songs...
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ughh.. he really did write all the worst Belle and Sebastian songs...
Are you fucking kidding? Seymour Stein is one of their BEST. I'm Not Living in the Real World is damn good too.
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ughh.. he really did write all the worst Belle and Sebastian songs...
Are you fucking kidding? Seymour Stein is one of their BEST. I'm Not Living in the Real World is damn good too.
no i am not FUCKING kidding.. stuart murdoch is the genius.. the rest are nothing special.. as murdoch let the others contribute more the band began to suck.
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No Seymour Stein.
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Black Tambourine sounded great with the exception of a few rough moments. Lorelei get better with age. Lilys would have been way better with a full band. Similar to the acoustic set he opened for MBV with in Richmond. Fan Modine were alright but suffered from the same bad acoustics issue as Honey Bunch did the prior night. LD was a last minute surprise guest. He and some of the members of other bands playing that night did some Crash and JAMC covers as well as another cover I am forgetting.
Screaming Females were amazing. Would not be surprised to see them headlining the club in a year or two. IMO, they were more memorable than the Dead Weather and Arctic Monkeys when they opened for them at the Club in 2009 and have only improved since.
Van Dyke Parks at Millennium Stage was a good time. His playing is as on point as ever and his voice is holding up well. Good amount of smart and funny banter throughout the show.
Magnetic Fields: see MF thread.
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IMO, they were more memorable than the Dead Weather and Arctic Monkeys when they opened for them at the Club in 2009 and have only improved since.
ha ha.. the opinion of someone who hates Jack White...
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RNR Hotel blows for music...horrible.. I have avoided the place all these years and doubt I'll go again for music...the upstairs is fine but the live music room sucks.
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Welcome to 2007?
How does Jack White Kool-Aid taste?
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Welcome to 2007?
How does Jack White Kool-Aid taste?
the same as some of the shit you go see on a daily basis. it all tastes the same.
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on the topic of rnr... Saw White Denim last night. real good set, good crowd, AMAZING venue.
okay... just kidding about the venue, but it wasn't terrible. and the roof deck addition is nice.
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on the topic of rnr... Saw White Denim last night. real good set, good crowd, AMAZING venue.
okay... just kidding about the venue, but it wasn't terrible. and the roof deck addition is nice.
the sound was good.. but the narrow rectangular box does not work.. you can't move basically..
they could really improve the place if they made the floor incline upwards (if that makes sense) and raised the stage...
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Welcome to 2007?
How does Jack White Kool-Aid taste?
great white stripes show at the patriot center in 2007!
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on the topic of rnr... Saw White Denim last night. real good set, good crowd, AMAZING venue.
okay... just kidding about the venue, but it wasn't terrible. and the roof deck addition is nice.
I wish I had the ambition to hit up shows during the week...
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on the topic of rnr... Saw White Denim last night. real good set, good crowd, AMAZING venue.
okay... just kidding about the venue, but it wasn't terrible. and the roof deck addition is nice.
the sound was good.. but the narrow rectangular box does not work.. you can't move basically..
they could really improve the place if they made the floor incline upwards (if that makes sense) and raised the stage...
middle east does this in boston. site lines are great, and agree the narrow room doesn't work, and they pack it in.
I wish I had the ambition to hit up shows during the week...
i view it as a nice offset to the shitty 40-hr work week.
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Isn't that what my couch is for? :D
I wish I had the ambition to hit up shows during the week...
i view it as a nice offset to the shitty 40-hr work week.
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Welcome to 2007?
How does Jack White Kool-Aid taste?
great white stripes show at the patriot center in 2007!
Very awesome show, I have a poor recording of it on my desktop. Super happy, we were right up front between Meg and Jack.
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Welcome to 2007?
How does Jack White Kool-Aid taste?
great white stripes show at the patriot center in 2007!
Very awesome show, I have a poor recording of it on my desktop. Super happy, we were right up front between Meg and Jack.
yeah i was on floor also.. just bummed i didn't take a digital camera...i think it was close to their final show..
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Nada Surf was good as always - not sure why more boardies and locals don't go ...their music is similar to other music people are yammering about...Sound was muddy with too much bass until mid-show when it was corrected. Then vocals and guitars were crisp (azag terminology), they sounded great as always. Nice guys too, with good stage presence.
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^^^ I always see Nada Surf when they come to town. They were on FIRE. They played Concrete Bed and Whose Authority in about 90 seconds flat each. Hyperspace is easily their best live song and all the new album songs are good live, too, especially Clear Eye Clouded Mind, Teenage Dream and When I Was Young.
I used to think "I can't believe these guys aren't more popular," but I don't care anymore. It was SO refreshing to be able to attend a show at 9:30 that was not packed to the FUCKING GILLS and was only 3/4. Great, great night.
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Awesome. Makes me want to go to the 7/5 RHL show, but unsure about the trek to B'more on a weeknight. Loved that it wasn't crowded too, everyone was there to enjoy their music which is the right amount of indie, rock and grit. Those guys are seasoned players too, and great songwriters.
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RNR Hotel blows for music...horrible.. I have avoided the place all these years and doubt I'll go again for music...the upstairs is fine but the live music room sucks.
I really want another venue to scoop in and grab Great Lake Swimmers from playing there. I would go, but all you have said about this place, just can't do it.
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RNR Hotel blows for music...horrible.. I have avoided the place all these years and doubt I'll go again for music...the upstairs is fine but the live music room sucks.
I really want another venue to scoop in and grab Great Lake Swimmers from playing there. I would go, but all you have said about this place, just can't do it.
That place is HORRIBLE. Will never go there again.
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I am going to The Clean but only because it is The Clean.
One of maybe five bands that would get me there.
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How was Wild Flag? I was sorry I missed it. Then someone said they heard it was ...boring?
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That someone could not have been more wrong.
It was the best of the three DC shows.
1982791297 different kinds of awesome!
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I knew that didn't sound right and questioned what they heard. Argh, is all I can say. They seem so fun. Well, I can only hope they'll come back in the fall.
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Hey az how was the Soft House show?
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Really good. Afternoon Penis was kind of boring but played for like 15 minutes. Lexie MTN and some other girl played a nice meditative drony set that I was digging. 200 Years was pretty much what you would expect if you had heard the album. Folky, pretty, atmospheric. Horse Lords surprised me. I had no idea about what to expect and they ended up being the highlight of the night. Essentially what every jamband should aspire to be.
It was a little odd being at a house show and not knowing anyone but the friend I came with
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Oops. This should go in the "This Week Rollcall" thread.
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I really want another venue to scoop in and grab Great Lake Swimmers from playing there. I would go, but all you have said about this place, just can't do it.
I feel the same way about Father John Misty. But I think I may go.
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Anyone check out John Legend/Sharon Jones performing What's Going on ?
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I really wish The Roots didn't drop out of that.
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Cardinal set was really good with some quality funny Richard banter. Nice mix of old and new material. The new album is pretty good but seems to have slipped passed most radars.
Cigarette get more impressive each time I see them. There is a band I thought would be getting more buzz around these parts by now. Fans of Besnard Lakes and Grizzly Bear would find a lot to like in them, I think.
KRE were also solid. Cool to hear them play fully formed songs. Well not fully formed but more concrete pieces than usual.
The show also had a decent draw for Velvet on a Tuesday.
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i will now spend the rest of the weekend flogging myself for not paying attention to concert listing.. That first Cardinal record is one of my all time favorite records. I thought they never toured, let alone released a new record.
FLOG FLOG FLOG FLOG...
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Eric Matthews was not there if that makes you feel better.
The strings and horns were all sampled which took away a little but I knew that going in. It was still a fantastic way to spend $12.
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OK that does sound a bit odd, but i've been sleeping on far to many shows of late... i suppose i could blame my advanced age...
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OK that does sound a bit odd, but i've been sleeping on far to many shows of late... i suppose i could blame my advanced age...
Matthews is loath to touring. So pay money for his records, kiddies.
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OK that does sound a bit odd, but i've been sleeping on far to many shows of late... i suppose i could blame my advanced age...
... or blame all the kids on your lawn, impeding your ability to leave the house... ;D
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Anyone see The Make Up last night?
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Anyone see The Make Up last night?
No, I saw Ms. Director at the Black Cat Backstage instead. Good stuff!
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The make up show was on Saturday.
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The Polyphonic Spree did not disappoint. What a fun time.
I tried to keep an eye out for cat shirts, but didnt see any.
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The Polyphonic Spree did not disappoint. What a fun time.
I tried to keep an eye out for cat shirts, but didnt see any.
show sold out before i could go. plus i worked like 16 hours on sat and sun. there was no way i had the energy to go. hope it was awesome . . . though somehow i think the band has waned.
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The Spree was great despite horrible sound. I think it was turned up too loud for the boomy venue. It was a treat to hear King. I hope they come back soon!
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The Spree was great despite horrible sound. I think it was turned up too loud for the boomy venue. It was a treat to hear King. I hope they come back soon!
Maybe U Street Hall?
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Saw my first show at RnR hotel this past weekend. Not nearly as awful as I feared.
Not great. Not awful. Ottobar is infinitely better.
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The Spree was great despite horrible sound. I think it was turned up too loud for the boomy venue. It was a treat to hear King. I hope they come back soon!
Where were you located? I was in the back near the door by the merch, and it sounded great. my only gripe, sound wise, was the guitar was too low (especially on the guitar heavy Fragile Army tracks) and the chorus/background singers were too low. I thought the sound was good, other than those two small complaints. I wouldn't call it horrible, but that's just me. As for coming back soon, it was like 5 years between Fragile Army tour show at 930 and last night, but you never know. I am assuming they will tour for their next album release.
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The Spree was great despite horrible sound. I think it was turned up too loud for the boomy venue. It was a treat to hear King. I hope they come back soon!
Maybe U Street Hall?
My ears would blow if I heard them in that room. 930 is always fun and great sound for them.
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The Spree was great despite horrible sound. I think it was turned up too loud for the boomy venue. It was a treat to hear King. I hope they come back soon!
Maybe U Street Hall?
My ears would blow if I heard them in that room. 930 is always fun and great sound for them.
what about Iota in Arlington? Seems they might be able to fill that, or is that a stretch for them now?
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The Spree was great despite horrible sound. I think it was turned up too loud for the boomy venue. It was a treat to hear King. I hope they come back soon!
Where were you located? I was in the back near the door by the merch, and it sounded great. my only gripe, sound wise, was the guitar was too low (especially on the guitar heavy Fragile Army tracks) and the chorus/background singers were too low. I thought the sound was good, other than those two small complaints. I wouldn't call it horrible, but that's just me. As for coming back soon, it was like 5 years between Fragile Army tour show at 930 and last night, but you never know. I am assuming they will tour for their next album release.
Left hand side a little more than half way back, by the side door.
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The Spree was great despite horrible sound. I think it was turned up too loud for the boomy venue. It was a treat to hear King. I hope they come back soon!
Maybe U Street Hall?
My ears would blow if I heard them in that room. 930 is always fun and great sound for them.
what about Iota in Arlington? Seems they might be able to fill that, or is that a stretch for them now?
Are we referring to the same - Poly Spree? Iota's capacity is 160 or less. Did they not have a good showing at 6&I? Would have thought it was a great venue for them, too bad the sound didn't deliver.
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saw Brad last night at the Red Palace.. I like the place..
weird seeing Stone Gossard in such a small place.. very low key show...must have been 100 people there.. enjoyed their show.. apparently its a 3 date tour.
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Are we referring to the same - Poly Spree? Iota's capacity is 160 or less. Did they not have a good showing at 6&I? Would have thought it was a great venue for them, too bad the sound didn't deliver.
I thought the Sixth and I show was sold out.
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saw Brad last night at the Red Palace.. I like the place..
weird seeing Stone Gossard in such a small place.. very low key show...must have been 100 people there.. enjoyed their show.. apparently its a 3 date tour.
It would be weird seeing him there! I really love that venue.
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The Polyphonic Spree did not disappoint. What a fun time.
I tried to keep an eye out for cat shirts, but didnt see any.
Yeah it was an awesome show.
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Rumor has it the Afghan Whigs show last night was outrageous.
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St. Vincent rocked The National tonight. I'd never seen her live before and I'm glad I finally did. She's electric live. I almost wish she'd extend her sets by a few songs.
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St. Vincent rocked The National tonight. I'd never seen her live before and I'm glad I finally did. She's electric live. I almost wish she'd extend her sets by a few songs.
she's playing next week at a very, very small venue here in Miami. i'm 99% sure the show won't sell out. in fact, i think they've sold less than 200 tickets (which boggles the mind). i'm really really looking forward to seeing her.
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St. Vincent rocked The National tonight. I'd never seen her live before and I'm glad I finally did. She's electric live. I almost wish she'd extend her sets by a few songs.
she's playing next week at a very, very small venue here in Miami. i'm 99% sure the show won't sell out. in fact, i think they've sold less than 200 tickets (which boggles the mind). i'm really really looking forward to seeing her.
Indie rock, Miami style. (http://twitter.com/thestagemiami/status/208150903725883392)
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Anyone check out Modest Mouse last night?
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went to see van der graaf generator tonight at the howard theatre. the band was great, as always, but i just can't get over how unprofessional and unpleasant the staff there was. the freaking bartenders were talking very loudly the whole damn show, and at some point the waiters were also discussing their social life just when the songs were extremely soft and quiet. also, there were reminders in every table that the minimum consumption was $10...I paid the ticket to be there!, why are you charging me 10 extra bucks if I want to sit down!
then, almost at the end of the show, peter hammill said it was an honor for the band to play there because of the history of the place, but i thought to myself, how sad it was that the staff didn't have the minimum respect for the music, the band, the patrons or the place they work for.
i won't come back there again, that's for sure.
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Wow that's a shame. I thought about hitting that show up and probably should have due to it being such a rarity and the fact that I've never seen them. I hate the minimum consumption thing and had no clue that they did that. Twins also do that and that is the biggest reason why I will never be back there.
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went to see van der graaf generator tonight at the howard theatre. the band was great, as always, but i just can't get over how unprofessional and unpleasant the staff there was. the freaking bartenders were talking very loudly the whole damn show, and at some point the waiters were also discussing their social life just when the songs were extremely soft and quiet. also, there were reminders in every table that the minimum consumption was $10...I paid the ticket to be there!, why are you charging me 10 extra bucks if I want to sit down!
then, almost at the end of the show, peter hammill said it was an honor for the band to play there because of the history of the place, but i thought to myself, how sad it was that the staff didn't have the minimum respect for the music, the band, the patrons or the place they work for.
i won't come back there again, that's for sure.
I would email the venue and let them know your thoughts so they can improve..
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who else went to the men last night, I was surprised they only played a 40 min set, unless they came back later after I left...
it was good though, but really short...
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For the record, Roger Waters' show last night was pretty good
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For the record, Roger Waters' show last night was pretty good
It was fucking incredible...So glad I pulled the trigger on tickets. Amazing.
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not as good as last time . . . you could tell.
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not as good as last time . . . you could tell.
lolwalkie.
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don't think it's a show you wanna see twice.
not as good as last time . . . you could tell.
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the guy beside me flipped the fuck out on the people smoking pot all around us. i thought that was fun. ge smith in the band was neat.
yeah . . . i realized half way through; the wall is a one time show. it was pretty awesome that it seemed that roger was being blown away from emotion at the end with the endless applause he received. you can tell, the man has finally reached some peace in his life.
and oh my . . . there was this one security guy in the middle of the floor. one word: yum.
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I really enjoyed seeing The Wall for a second time last night. Partly due to having a different perspective (in lower level seats last night vs. very close on floor the first time).
Funniest part of the evening for me was seeing someone say "This is amazing" while watching it through their phone.
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I really enjoyed seeing The Wall for a second time last night. Partly due to having a different perspective (in lower level seats last night vs. very close on floor the first time).
Funniest part of the evening for me was seeing someone say "This is amazing" while watching it through their phone.
Seriously, the amount of phones and picture takers are just ridiculous... Some old balls beside me literally took pictures of nothing but a blurry stage all night long, kind of blew my mind. He's probably pretty disapointed today when he uploaded his pics to his FB page and it's nothing but a white and red blur.
That is one show where being further away is actually better than being up close. Also, the sound was amazing... best sound I've heard in the Verizon Center.
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I agree with this...esp at 400 level first few rows center....and way cheaper :)
That is one show where being further away is actually better than being up close. Also, the sound was amazing... best sound I've heard in the Verizon Center.
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I agree with this...esp at 400 level first few rows center....and way cheaper :)
That is one show where being further away is actually better than being up close. Also, the sound was amazing... best sound I've heard in the Verizon Center.
Yup! I had front row in the 400 level and it couldn't have been better!
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I was up close and blown away :)
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I really enjoyed seeing The Wall for a second time last night. Partly due to having a different perspective (in lower level seats last night vs. very close on floor the first time).
Funniest part of the evening for me was seeing someone say "This is amazing" while watching it through their phone.
Seriously, the amount of phones and picture takers are just ridiculous... Some old balls beside me literally took pictures of nothing but a blurry stage all night long, kind of blew my mind. He's probably pretty disapointed today when he uploaded his pics to his FB page and it's nothing but a white and red blur.
That is one show where being further away is actually better than being up close. Also, the sound was amazing... best sound I've heard in the Verizon Center.
There was a guy with a camcorder a few rows in front of me, I was surprised security didn't say anything. I doubt it turned out that great, the guy seemed wobbly with the camera.
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the guy beside me flipped the fuck out on the people smoking pot all around us. i thought that was fun. ge smith in the band was neat.
yeah . . . i realized half way through; the wall is a one time show. it was pretty awesome that it seemed that roger was being blown away from emotion at the end with the endless applause he received. you can tell, the man has finally reached some peace in his life.
and oh my . . . there was this one security guy in the middle of the floor. one word: yum.
We had cops all over the rear of the 200 section with flashlights looking for people smoking. A tad bit over the top and very distracting.
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Refused was done playing the Fillmore by 10:20pm. There was word of a secret show at the DC9 at midnight. Grabbed some Ben's Chili Bowl then went over to DC9. There was a big crowd in there, some with Refused shirts on so I was pretty psyched that was gonna go down. But once we were in the staff said the band decided not to come at the last minute. Bummer.
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They did a similar thing in NYC not long ago but showed up.
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did not hear that.....not sure what i would have done had i known about it. dc9 would have been awfully tempting.
was pretty happy to be done by 10:20 tho.
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The Killers were highly enjoyable at The National last night. Loved the set. The new songs translated well live. They're much better suited for an arena than a club, but I loved being 10 rows from the band.
Setlist:
Somebody Told Me
Smile Like You Mean It
Spaceman
Losing Touch
Runaways
Miss Atomic Bomb
For Reasons Unknown
Bling (Confession of a King)
Shadowplay
(Joy Division cover)
Human
A Dustland Fairytale
Read My Mind
Mr. Brightside
All These Things That I've Done
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Here On Out
Jenny Was a Friend of Mine
When You Were Young
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Good time at the club last night. JJ and American Aquarium put on great shows.
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Good time at the club last night. JJ and American Aquarium put on great shows.
Were you able to position your wheelchair in a good spot?
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Oh man a dagger in my back! :)
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You paid money to see Justin Jones? hahahahaha
Good time at the club last night. JJ and American Aquarium put on great shows.
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I don't get it. He isn't suppoed to charge admission to his shows? The nerve!
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You paid money to see Justin Jones? hahahahaha
Good time at the club last night. JJ and American Aquarium put on great shows.
I have no problem what-so-ever paying a musician for their work. Sadly, too many people think it is OK to steal music these days as they try to cover it up as something else by using terms like sharing.
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A Place to Bury Strangers were great at Rock and Roll Hotel. Even with my earplugs in, being up front was almost too much. Plenty of people around me didnt have any.
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Between the potheads polluting it with dope smell and the blockheads punching it with their manly fists, the air really took a beating at the My Morning Jacket show tonight.
And someone needs to tell the lead singer of Band of Horses that bringing his two under-3 daughters onstage (for the third or fourth time of the night) at 10:45pm is kind of douchey. They should be home sleeping.
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Other than that...great MMJ show!!!
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yep
Other than that...great MMJ show!!!
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surest way to tell you are old.
bitch about people smoking pot.
as you have another beer.
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surest way to tell you are old.
bitch about people smoking pot.
as you have another beer.
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Went to MMJ/Band of horses show last night at MPP. I would say Band of Horses was stellar as usual. Great songs, great live band. Cool that he brought his daughters on stage.
This is the third time I saw MMJ. The first time they did an hour set at Lolla with an ochestra and they were actually pretty good. I saw them a couple of years ago at MPP and they were sort of boring. Today I was pretty close and they were incredible boring. I only lasted an hour. Geez just play the songs. Does every song have to have five minutes of needless guitar solos.
I award MMJ the most boring live band award. Sort of the opposite of Polyphonic Spree who are just Ok on record but amazing live. MMJ's album "Z" is top notch and the last album wasn't that bad. But boy they are boring live. Also, I found the crowd to be very unattractive. Least attractive fan base as well. I liked the pinball machines at MPP when was that added?
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I enjoy Band of Horses, but to say that MMJ live Is boring compared to BOH leads me to believe that you must be from another planet, just completely delusional or just 'avin a laff.
Went to MMJ/Band of horses show last night at MPP. I would say Band of Horses was stellar as usual. Great songs, great live band. Cool that he brought his daughters on stage.
This is the third time I saw MMJ. The first time they did an hour set at Lolla with an ochestra and they were actually pretty good. I saw them a couple of years ago at MPP and they were sort of boring. Today I was pretty close and they were incredible boring. I only lasted an hour. Geez just play the songs. Does every song have to have five minutes of needless guitar solos.
I award MMJ the most boring live band award. Sort of the opposite of Polyphonic Spree who are just Ok on record but amazing live. MMJ's album "Z" is top notch and the last album wasn't that bad. But boy they are boring live. Also, I found the crowd to be very unattractive. Least attractive fan base as well. I liked the pinball machines at MPP when was that added?
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i find the pinball machines at a venue where you pay money to see a concert . . . a sad testament to said concert.
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BOH were arguably more concise and to the point with their songs. If you're more into four minute pop songs and not at all open to extended jammy versions of songs, I can see how MMJ live wouldn't be your thing.
I enjoy Band of Horses, but to say that MMJ live Is boring compared to BOH leads me to believe that you must be from another planet, just completely delusional or just 'avin a laff.
Went to MMJ/Band of horses show last night at MPP. I would say Band of Horses was stellar as usual. Great songs, great live band. Cool that he brought his daughters on stage.
This is the third time I saw MMJ. The first time they did an hour set at Lolla with an ochestra and they were actually pretty good. I saw them a couple of years ago at MPP and they were sort of boring. Today I was pretty close and they were incredible boring. I only lasted an hour. Geez just play the songs. Does every song have to have five minutes of needless guitar solos.
I award MMJ the most boring live band award. Sort of the opposite of Polyphonic Spree who are just Ok on record but amazing live. MMJ's album "Z" is top notch and the last album wasn't that bad. But boy they are boring live. Also, I found the crowd to be very unattractive. Least attractive fan base as well. I liked the pinball machines at MPP when was that added?
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Agree...but it was his 3rd MMJ show, so he should've known what to expect.
BOH were arguably more concise and to the point with their songs. If you're more into four minute pop songs and not at all open to extended jammy versions of songs, I can see how MMJ live wouldn't be your thing.
I enjoy Band of Horses, but to say that MMJ live Is boring compared to BOH leads me to believe that you must be from another planet, just completely delusional or just 'avin a laff.
Went to MMJ/Band of horses show last night at MPP. I would say Band of Horses was stellar as usual. Great songs, great live band. Cool that he brought his daughters on stage.
This is the third time I saw MMJ. The first time they did an hour set at Lolla with an ochestra and they were actually pretty good. I saw them a couple of years ago at MPP and they were sort of boring. Today I was pretty close and they were incredible boring. I only lasted an hour. Geez just play the songs. Does every song have to have five minutes of needless guitar solos.
I award MMJ the most boring live band award. Sort of the opposite of Polyphonic Spree who are just Ok on record but amazing live. MMJ's album "Z" is top notch and the last album wasn't that bad. But boy they are boring live. Also, I found the crowd to be very unattractive. Least attractive fan base as well. I liked the pinball machines at MPP when was that added?
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i missed the MMJ show, but they played "Cobra" live, which is a pretty special thing...i've seen them 8 times and never witnessed that song live.
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also, "One Big Holiday" and "Steam Engine" and "Run Thru" live are the opposite of boring
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Did Jim James douche around and wear a cape?
Those guys have been boring since post Z.
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Speaking of boring, I was at the Dirty Projectors show Saturday night. What they do is intersting, but I found myself pretty damn bored after a handful of songs. Left 1/2 hour into their set.
Wye Oak, on the other hand, were stellar as always and worth the price of admission all by themselves.
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Other than the unremarkable cover of The Clash and jammy guitar solos during the first 45 minutes, I loved the show. Cobra into RUN THRU (full song, not just the end of it like in the past) was so great and so was "O is the One That is Real". There were probably at least 5 songs I've never heard live before.
James Ford had a bathroom break during "Holding On To Black Metal"...guess he didn't care for that song.
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Old man bladder
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Yup... douched it up with a cape.
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Technically not a cape. I believe it had sleeves.
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Three cheers for Bob Mould and his band. He makes me afraid not to turn 50.
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Three cheers for Bob Mould and his band. He makes me afraid not to turn 50.
Great show! I think he is now 51! His voice was pretty rough after the show though. Hasn't been singing and touring that much.
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Did Jim James douche around and wear a cape?
Those guys have been boring since post Z.
You mean Hagrid? That is who he reminds me of. :D
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Jesus and Mary Chain show was awful. They weren't too bad for the first four songs but got considerably worse and louder as the night went on. Jim Reid wasn't the problem mostly the band was just bad. First two songs of the encore took me almost the entire song to recognize though I had heard them quite often before. Probably would have been easier to recognize if the band didn't drowned out Jim's vocals.
Ok so after a 27 year gap from seeing the band I would say the first show I saw them would have been in my top 10 of all time. This one was one of the worst. Not Sisters of Mercy bad but pretty awful. Although I have to say I don't think the Sisters of Mercy caused permament hearing damage and I begining to think this show has.
I am wondering if this is an official 27 year gap between first and second time of seeing a band as I have seen Bobby Gillepsie quite a few times since the first show. I don't think I will even try to beat this now as Nostalgia shows turn out to be awful. I think my new rule is if a band hasn't put out an album in the last 5 years that I would listen to repeatedly if it was the only thing they ever did I am not going to see them live.
Also 930 club is becoming my least favorite place to see a show. Way too many people in there tonight. I don't k now iolder people just take up more space or not bbut come on decrease the capcity by 100.
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Jesus and Mary Chain show was awful. They weren't too bad for the first four songs but got considerably worse and louder as the night went on. Jim Reid wasn't the problem mostly the band was just bad. First two songs of the encore took me almost the entire song to recognize though I had heard them quite often before. Probably would have been easier to recognize if the band didn't drowned out Jim's vocals.
Ok so after a 27 year gap from seeing the band I would say the first show I saw them would have been in my top 10 of all time. This one was one of the worst. Not Sisters of Mercy bad but pretty awful. Although I have to say I don't think the Sisters of Mercy caused permament hearing damage and I begining to think this show has.
I am wondering if this is an official 27 year gap between first and second time of seeing a band as I have seen Bobby Gillepsie quite a few times since the first show. I don't think I will even try to beat this now as Nostalgia shows turn out to be awful. I think my new rule is if a band hasn't put out an album in the last 5 years that I would listen to repeatedly if it was the only thing they ever did I am not going to see them live.
Also 930 club is becoming my least favorite place to see a show. Way too many people in there tonight. I don't k now iolder people just take up more space or not bbut come on decrease the capcity by 100.
valid point.. it was very loud for sure but what would one expect? it was distorted but what would one expect?
could recognize every song from the opening 3 chords... the video i shot is distorted but my camera's mic aint the cats miau:) the instruments were louder than they should have been. weird thing is at the time, at the show, standing really close to the stage thought it sounded great but looking at the video i can recognize it was distorted
it is sad they have a backup guitarist that seems to be there mainly to cover for william in case he flubs something.. they don't need an additional guitarist in my opinion..
there were definite episodes of feedback which seemed to go awry particularly during the first half until william moved himself further back, almost behind jim, and in front of the speaker/amplifier/godknows what..
had an interesting night for sure..
jim sounded phenomenal..just like on the records..as if he had not aged a day.. he must not be a smoker or something...
got a chance to talk to them very briefly after the show... fwiw jim seemed to be genuinely happy with how the show had gone off...even though people talk about what a bunch of drinkers they are, and they were both drinking during the show, and there was talk of them drinking in the green room and hanging in the backbar (not sure if they made it) when i met them out front they both seemed pretty sober. i think may be kind of made up as is often the case.
anyways, thank you 930 for letting me cross this off my bucket list..
i wear ear plugs and my vulnerable right ear is ringing but that may be more because i loosened it to talk to my friend a bit during the show...
what a treat.
curious what others thought?
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JAMC wasn't the show I planned/wanted to see. For one thing, not playing a single song off of Psychocandy until the second to last song of the regular set? That's seriously dumb. Without Psychocandy, JAMC is a third-rate novelty "alternative" 90s band on the level of Marcy Playground, so how do they play just 4 songs total from it? And holy shit, they butchered 'The Hardest Walk'. I couldn't tell whether the vocals or guitar were out of tune or someone was playing a different song, but it was awful. And since my exposure to the band is through the gloomy, antisocial debut, having them do extended choruses of "YEAH YEAH YEAH!" was odd. Plus, the ham-handed drummer was really Grohling all over the place.
That said, I ended up liking most of the songs. Just had to say "Okay, it's not what you wanted, but it is what's on-stage" and I liked how loud and crunchy it was. I was always disappointed that they focused mostly on their mediocre 90s stuff, but I thought it was pretty enjoyable as long as I didn't dwell on it too much.
And I've always said that the 9:30 is the biggest hassle for a sold out show. Every other venue in town is still navigable during a sold out show, but the 9:30 is just so overpacked that it's more trouble than its worth for only a few select bands.
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I don't k now iolder people just take up more space or not bbut come on decrease the capcity by 100.
It's not the older people. It's the people who insist on photographing every single moment of the set. I should know, since I am old and there weren't all those cameras clogging up the sightlines back in the day. Now get off my lawn!
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JAMC wasn't the show I planned/wanted to see. For one thing, not playing a single song off of Psychocandy until the second to last song of the regular set? That's seriously dumb. Without Psychocandy, JAMC is a third-rate novelty "alternative" 90s band on the level of Marcy Playground, so how do they play just 4 songs total from it? And holy shit, they butchered 'The Hardest Walk'. I couldn't tell whether the vocals or guitar were out of tune or someone was playing a different song, but it was awful. And since my exposure to the band is through the gloomy, antisocial debut, having them do extended choruses of "YEAH YEAH YEAH!" was odd. Plus, the ham-handed drummer was really Grohling all over the place.
That said, I ended up liking most of the songs. Just had to say "Okay, it's not what you wanted, but it is what's on-stage" and I liked how loud and crunchy it was. I was always disappointed that they focused mostly on their mediocre 90s stuff, but I thought it was pretty enjoyable as long as I didn't dwell on it too much.
And I've always said that the 9:30 is the biggest hassle for a sold out show. Every other venue in town is still navigable during a sold out show, but the 9:30 is just so overpacked that it's more trouble than its worth for only a few select bands.
interesting... sounds like you're not really a big fan of JAMC.. more like a fan of Psychocandy..nothing wrong with that..
They did play Some Candy Talking early and my understanding it has always been included on the CD as an extra track (it was the single released after Psychocandy)
"Head On" which went second is one of my favorite songs ever and along with three other songs they played is from Automatic which came out in 1989.. Also they played Happy when it rains which is from Darklands
So I am not sure it is fair to write you wrote.. I can't disagree more with the characterization that without Psychocandy they are Marcy Playground... Some days, for example, I prefer the album Darklands..
Anyways, next time check Setlist.fm... the setlist is pretty fixed and is always like that
It was annoying that the woman that sang with the band on Just Like Honey was so busy loving her dancing that the missed her cue to start singing and then when she did sing I wasn't too impressed but what can you do.. I wonder if they haul someone out from the audience every night or who that person was..
Its true that playing three songs from Psychocandy back to back in an almost medley for the entire encore was a bit strange.. they seemed rather rushed
But I loved the set list.. for a JAMC fan who had never seen them it was hard to argue with it.. I'd probably have taken out that All Things Must Pass which I think is an extra track on a greatest hits and replace it with another song from Darklands which was criminally underepresented. Also maybe it would have been cool to thrown in a cover..they have so many good ones.
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so...will JAMC release a new record or are they going full-on Pixies with this reunion?
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so...will JAMC release a new record or are they going full-on Pixies with this reunion?
I think Pixies
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It's true, I'm the biggest fan of Psychocandy, I think Darklands is very good but I don't listen to it much, and I think the rest is average and unremarkable. Fact is, the first line in any JAMC bio is not going to be "the band that released the classic album 'Munki'"
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heard the first five songs and left because the vocals were completely drowned out and it was too loud, even wearing earplugs...
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It's true, I'm the biggest fan of Psychocandy, I think Darklands is very good but I don't listen to it much, and I think the rest is average and unremarkable. Fact is, the first line in any JAMC bio is not going to be "the band that released the classic album 'Munki'"
True, but it is also not going to be "The band that released the classic album Psychocandy and fell off the cliff.."
It just is not... You can read Ira Robbins in the NEw Trouser Press reviews or anywhere else.. JAMC was a seminal band and not because of only their first album. They had a very strong period until about 1992 or so... Dozens and dozens of singles in all kinds of formats and dozens of b-sides etc.. heck they have two b-sides compilations just for that period and they are good (Barbed Wire kisses, Sound of Speed)..
Now maybe to people that didn't grow up on them they are just the Psychocandy band that recorded that song used in that bill murray movie... but that is just for people that really aren't big fans of the band.
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heard the first five songs and left because the vocals were completely drowned out and it was too loud, even wearing earplugs...
Really? Where were you standing? I was 10 feet back from speaker on stage right... could hear the vocals just fine.. there was a brief spell where the microphone for Jim went out so you could not hear him but it was just on part of one song.. it was fixed..
No doubt they were loud and used a distorted sound but not sure who would have expected differently.. my friend emailed me during the day about how it would be a good show for earplugs.
Sorry people did not enjoy it as much as I did.. for me it was wonderful but I can only speak for myself!
I think I did identify some issues with the show though so it is not like I am saying it was perfect or something
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Maybe Hutch and I went to a different show than some of you.
I can't imagine how you can complain about Jesus & Mary Chain being distorted. Maybe it's a sign of our clean-cut-pop times. My only regret of the night was that they were too crisp sounding and I wished there was more distortion. And I recognized every song immediately and had to stop myself from singing along.
I was in the front row against the stage and I had plenty of room. I was thinking to myself that this was the least sold-out-like sold out show I'd ever been to. The people in the second row even allowed those of us in the front row room to dance. (The photographers were a little annoying but they left early.)
I didn't think it was too loud, either, I thought it was perfect; no earplugs.
And the song selection was excellent. Well balanced, I thought. Of course I would have liked to hear more but if I had my way they would have played their entire discography.
I will admit that I was just happy to see them, as someone who is too young to have seen them back in the day. I had just always wanted to see them and I'm grateful that I got to...I did not have high expectations as I know full well what reunion bands are like. But they sounded true to themselves so I couldn't complain. I hope they don't put out a new album just in case I don't like the new album...it's not like they don't have plenty in their repertoire already.
My complaint about the 9:30 Club is that I got shoved by two security staph at the end of the show. I understand they were chasing someone, but it seems they could have used an arm swipe to move me to the side...I don't THINK I look so sturdy as to necessitate a two handed push in the back. Jeesh.
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heard the first five songs and left because the vocals were completely drowned out and it was too loud, even wearing earplugs...
Really? Where were you standing? I was 10 feet back from speaker on stage right... could hear the vocals just fine.. there was a brief spell where the microphone for Jim went out so you could not hear him but it was just on part of one song.. it was fixed..
No doubt they were loud and used a distorted sound but not sure who would have expected differently.. my friend emailed me during the day about how it would be a good show for earplugs.
Sorry people did not enjoy it as much as I did.. for me it was wonderful but I can only speak for myself!
I think I did identify some issues with the show though so it is not like I am saying it was perfect or something
Having seen them during psychocandy era I was not ready for the loudness of the band. They weren't that loud originally. actualy quite the opposite. Playing pop songs with feeback. I think Automatic is a good album. And "Sometimes always" is one of their best songs. To say that they are just "Psychocandy" is silly.
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heard the first five songs and left because the vocals were completely drowned out and it was too loud, even wearing earplugs...
Really? Where were you standing? I was 10 feet back from speaker on stage right... could hear the vocals just fine.. there was a brief spell where the microphone for Jim went out so you could not hear him but it was just on part of one song.. it was fixed..
No doubt they were loud and used a distorted sound but not sure who would have expected differently.. my friend emailed me during the day about how it would be a good show for earplugs.
Sorry people did not enjoy it as much as I did.. for me it was wonderful but I can only speak for myself!
I think I did identify some issues with the show though so it is not like I am saying it was perfect or something
I was right in front of the soundboard...I did see a lot of people dancing and having a good time though...
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Three cheers for Bob Mould and his band. He makes me afraid not to turn 50.
Great show! I think he is now 51! His voice was pretty rough after the show though. Hasn't been singing and touring that much.
Loved the Bob Mould show. (And Loved the free ticket some dude gave me on the way in 2 minutes before the show).
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heard the first five songs and left because the vocals were completely drowned out and it was too loud, even wearing earplugs...
Really? Where were you standing? I was 10 feet back from speaker on stage right... could hear the vocals just fine.. there was a brief spell where the microphone for Jim went out so you could not hear him but it was just on part of one song.. it was fixed..
No doubt they were loud and used a distorted sound but not sure who would have expected differently.. my friend emailed me during the day about how it would be a good show for earplugs.
Sorry people did not enjoy it as much as I did.. for me it was wonderful but I can only speak for myself!
I think I did identify some issues with the show though so it is not like I am saying it was perfect or something
I was right in front of the soundboard...I did see a lot of people dancing and having a good time though...
I wonder if possibly people who were up front benefited from fact that speakers are high up and maybe some of the sound goes past you?
I don't know how else to explain that to me every word Jim sang was clear and yet people say they couldn't hear or in some cases even tell what song was being played...
Like I said , going over my video a bit last night it is definitely distorted but more so because the camera mic can't handle that level of volume ...
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Three cheers for Bob Mould and his band. He makes me afraid not to turn 50.
Great show! I think he is now 51! His voice was pretty rough after the show though. Hasn't been singing and touring that much.
Loved the Bob Mould show. (And Loved the free ticket some dude gave me on the way in 2 minutes before the show).
JUST ONCE I"D LIKE TO GET A FREE TICKET OUT FRONT JUST ONCE.. its always the person standing next to me! arghhh
glad for your good fortune and was most sorry to miss this show...
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I was to the left of the soundboard...i thought they sounded good for the most part. My only disappointment was the fact that the setlist looks like its exactly the same every night. And the chick from the Vandelles singing Just Like Honey was a bit distracting moving all around like that, heh
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I was to the left of the soundboard...i thought they sounded good for the most part. My only disappointment was the fact that the setlist looks like its exactly the same every night. And the chick from the Vandelles singing Just Like Honey was a bit distracting moving all around like that, heh
so that is where she was from.. ok...
the main problem with her, aside from her singing and dancing, was she completely missed her entry cue and was about 5 very painful seconds too late.. there is a youtube video of it someone already posted
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I was about 10ft in fromt of the left side of the soundboard, just in line with or slightly to the right of the left hanging speaker array and it sounded great while I was there. The vocals were clear, and all songs were easily recognized. From a crowd perspective it seemed great for a sold out show. There were 2 chicks near me with room to dance their asses off the entire show. I stepped out of my spot twice to grab a drink and managed to get back to the exact same spot the first time. The second time I could have but it would have required a few excuseme's so I just parked it closer to the back just to the left of the sound board where oddly I could hear the vocals much less than my previous spot a mere 10ish feet away. All in all I loved it, was exactly what I was hoping for, I was still grinning a bit when i got home.
I do wish I brought my ear plugs along, I have a bit of ringing - more than I have ever experienced when forgetting my plugs.
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say what was the previous JAMC show in DC? Did they play in 2007 or was it for the Munki tour in the late 1990s?
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I never saw them during their initial run, so I was pretty psyched on the show: great setlist I thought, crowd that was into it and some serious noise. But then again, that's what I was hoping to get...I left with no complaints.
And how odd is it, after years of wasting my life posting on this board, that during the show I thought "huh, I wonder if Samantha is here".
Maybe Hutch and I went to a different show than some of you.
I can't imagine how you can complain about Jesus & Mary Chain being distorted. Maybe it's a sign of our clean-cut-pop times. My only regret of the night was that they were too crisp sounding and I wished there was more distortion. And I recognized every song immediately and had to stop myself from singing along.
I was in the front row against the stage and I had plenty of room. I was thinking to myself that this was the least sold-out-like sold out show I'd ever been to. The people in the second row even allowed those of us in the front row room to dance. (The photographers were a little annoying but they left early.)
I didn't think it was too loud, either, I thought it was perfect; no earplugs.
And the song selection was excellent. Well balanced, I thought. Of course I would have liked to hear more but if I had my way they would have played their entire discography.
I will admit that I was just happy to see them, as someone who is too young to have seen them back in the day. I had just always wanted to see them and I'm grateful that I got to...I did not have high expectations as I know full well what reunion bands are like. But they sounded true to themselves so I couldn't complain. I hope they don't put out a new album just in case I don't like the new album...it's not like they don't have plenty in their repertoire already.
My complaint about the 9:30 Club is that I got shoved by two security staph at the end of the show. I understand they were chasing someone, but it seems they could have used an arm swipe to move me to the side...I don't THINK I look so sturdy as to necessitate a two handed push in the back. Jeesh.
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and how weird that I was being chased.... ;D
sorry Samantha it really was not my fault!
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Sorry to those music writers who are also members of this boards, but....
I always get a good chuckle when Hutch quotes music writers and acts as if it's proof of anything more than the fact that Hutch reads too many music rags.
It's true, I'm the biggest fan of Psychocandy, I think Darklands is very good but I don't listen to it much, and I think the rest is average and unremarkable. Fact is, the first line in any JAMC bio is not going to be "the band that released the classic album 'Munki'"
True, but it is also not going to be "The band that released the classic album Psychocandy and fell off the cliff.."
It just is not... You can read Ira Robbins in the NEw Trouser Press reviews or anywhere else.. JAMC was a seminal band and not because of only their first album. They had a very strong period until about 1992 or so... Dozens and dozens of singles in all kinds of formats and dozens of b-sides etc.. heck they have two b-sides compilations just for that period and they are good (Barbed Wire kisses, Sound of Speed)..
Now maybe to people that didn't grow up on them they are just the Psychocandy band that recorded that song used in that bill murray movie... but that is just for people that really aren't big fans of the band.
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Sorry to those music writers who are also members of this boards, but....
I always get a good chuckle when Hutch quotes music writers and acts as if it's proof of anything more than the fact that Hutch reads too many music rags.
It's true, I'm the biggest fan of Psychocandy, I think Darklands is very good but I don't listen to it much, and I think the rest is average and unremarkable. Fact is, the first line in any JAMC bio is not going to be "the band that released the classic album 'Munki'"
True, but it is also not going to be "The band that released the classic album Psychocandy and fell off the cliff.."
It just is not... You can read Ira Robbins in the NEw Trouser Press reviews or anywhere else.. JAMC was a seminal band and not because of only their first album. They had a very strong period until about 1992 or so... Dozens and dozens of singles in all kinds of formats and dozens of b-sides etc.. heck they have two b-sides compilations just for that period and they are good (Barbed Wire kisses, Sound of Speed)..
Now maybe to people that didn't grow up on them they are just the Psychocandy band that recorded that song used in that bill murray movie... but that is just for people that really aren't big fans of the band.
Always glad to crack you up..
;D
Actually the Ira Robbins is in the New Music Tourser Press or what have you.. .I own a copy.. its great reading..and very funny.... I'm too lazy to go get it but later I'll post a paragraph on Soundgarden
Definitely dangerous to say "because all the critics love u in New York..."
I wouldn't say that critical opinion is always right but I guess what I'm saying is that JAMC is not a band wherein the consensus is that they had one bangin' album and put out tosh for the rest of their career... a solid body of work is more like it.. Now maybe the young uns who sell out BRMC -total JAMC impostors- quicker than their teachers..well maybe they go back and are too lazy to listen to more than one JAMC record so they pick Psychocandy...but that is just plain lazy and doesn't really tell you anything.
I also think that these days music criticism is sort of superseded by rate your music. On that site everyone gets to be a critic and you can at least get to see what people n general ithink of the different albums.. I can't recall the ratings for JAMC but I'm pretty sure there are a few albums that do very well for them.
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I'm going to disagree with you on that, Hutch. I believe JAMC's obit is, in fact, that they released one classic album and then some other records.
I bought the import You Trip Me Up ep in 1985 and then Psychocandy lp the week it was released in the US, so not everyone who disagrees with you is a dingbat new fan.
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I'm going to disagree with you on that, Hutch. I believe JAMC's obit is, in fact, that they released one classic album and then some other records.
I bought the import You Trip Me Up ep in 1985 and then Psychocandy lp the week it was released in the US, so not everyone who disagrees with you is a dingbat new fan.
you may be right. i suggest you guys made a mistake in going last night then.. wait for the 30th anniversary of psychocandy tour where they will play the entire album or something!
;D
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Are they as loud as my bloody valentine?
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Anyways point taken.. shame on JAMC for playing a cross section of their career instead of concentrating on Psychocandy. Heck, I don't know why they kept recording after Psychocandy.
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Hutch, I want to see these videos you took. Don't worry, I can fill in the loss of proper audio with my mind.
By the time I found out that I could easily work the show around my work schedule, it had already sold out. Just my luck!
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the video i shot is distorted but my camera's mic aint the cats miau:)
weird thing is at the time, at the show, standing really close to the stage thought it sounded great but looking at the video i can recognize it was distorted
your two statements don't make sense to me: 1) your vids sound distorted because your camera's mic is crap, but 2) listening to the badly recorded videos you conclude that the show sounded distorted, even though at the time your ears told you otherwise.
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I'm going to disagree with you on that, Hutch. I believe JAMC's obit is, in fact, that they released one classic album and then some other records.
I bought the import You Trip Me Up ep in 1985 and then Psychocandy lp the week it was released in the US, so not everyone who disagrees with you is a dingbat new fan.
Newbie. I got Psycocandy when it was released in the UK. Which I believe was a month before it was relased in the US.
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Funny, I think that the feedback ruins the songs on Psychocandy. I find it unlistenable, despite a plethora of great songs. Darklands is my favorite LP of theirs. Followed by Honey's Dead. That was the first tour I saw them on. I missed the show last night because I wasn't feeling well, but I'm hopefully catching them Sunday in Chicago at Riotfest. I'll be curious how they manage in the daylight hours.
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Are they as loud as my bloody valentine?
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NO.
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I never saw them during their initial run, so I was pretty psyched on the show: great setlist I thought, crowd that was into it and some serious noise. But then again, that's what I was hoping to get...I left with no complaints.
And how odd is it, after years of wasting my life posting on this board, that during the show I thought "huh, I wonder if Samantha is here".
Aww I'm memorable! And I agree with you 100%, which is nice to hear after the complaints.
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the video i shot is distorted but my camera's mic aint the cats miau:)
weird thing is at the time, at the show, standing really close to the stage thought it sounded great but looking at the video i can recognize it was distorted
your two statements don't make sense to me: 1) your vids sound distorted because your camera's mic is crap, but 2) listening to the badly recorded videos you conclude that the show sounded distorted, even though at the time your ears told you otherwise.
yeah it was late when i typed
i agree.. it makes no sense.
i may upload one just to demonstrate how the vocals at least were super clear.. not sure why lagas wrote he couldn't hear them...i'm guessing in different places it is different.
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My further 2 cents before I disappear again (obviously I'm procrastinating IRL)
I don't know how you could like Psychocandy and nothing else, and I say that even though Psychocandy is definitely my favorite album. Something's wrong with you, I'm sure. Love the noise, hell yeah.
I've been the fan the longest because I'm sure that despite the fact that I wasn't even conceived yet, I was a fan of theirs in the ethereal sea in which our spirits wander before birth. I WIN.
You people just plain crazy, that's all.
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My biggest regret is not realizing that Samantha would be at the show and not sending her a text to try and catch up beforehand. Anyone who knows her knows how much of a bummer this is. It has been way too long! Pretty sure the last time I saw you was Grinderman?
That said, I also enjoyed the show and knew exactly what to expect because I looked at setlist.fm earlier on. Other than a few obvious flubs, I thought everything was played very well and was totally recognizable/audible. So yeah, thoroughly enjoyable show. I also got a chance to catch them at Coachella in 07 so maybe I was more aware as to what to expect than those who were underwhelmed. Except for Joe but that is because he is an ass. Oh and the Psychic Paramount set was epic.
Might as well talk about the rest of my packed weekend here. Mission of Burma get better with age. There is no other way to put it.The old stuff sounded incredible and the new material sounded perfectly in place next to it. Such an amazing band. What more can be said?
Bob Mould band set was phenomenal but that crowd was the worst in recent memory. It was a sea of idiots who had no idea as to how to conduct themselves at a rock concert. I much preferred the 2009 gig but through no fault of the band itself.
Manateees at Comet on Friday was a good time but I have a soft spot for psychedelic garage pop. First time catching Fordists in over 1.5 years so they were a nice treat. Everything I had to say about Sunn is in the RC thread.
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damn, Samantha must be a looker!... I'm starting to regret not meeting her myself...
:D
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"Head On" was the worst song feedback wise.. I think William moved back after this..actually started moving back during the song...
but I think this video- I didn't take it- pretty much shows how it sounded..vocals were very clear..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQomCtrTyZI
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"Head On" was the worst song feedback wise.. I think William moved back after this..actually started moving back during the song...
but I think this video- I didn't take it- pretty much shows how it sounded..vocals were very clear..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQomCtrTyZI
SEE I TOLD YOU IT WAS CRISP-SOUNDING. Compare those vocals to J&MC on an album. J&MC vocals are by definition difficult to understand. It's the peer pressure of today's jangly pop, I tell you. Also, I might be visible in that video, next to the really tall kid in the white shirt on the far right against the stage. (Maybe not--anyways it adds to my mystique I guess.)
damn, Samantha must be a looker!... I'm starting to regret not meeting her myself...
:D
I have big boobs. I'm not bragging, it's just a fact.
My biggest regret is not realizing that Samantha would be at the show and not sending her a text to try and catch up beforehand. Anyone who knows her knows how much of a bummer this is. It has been way too long! Pretty sure the last time I saw you was Grinderman?
I do believe Grinderman was the last time I was at 9:30. The shows I've been to have been few and far between...how long ago was that? I truly thought to text you too, but for some reason I wasn't sure that you'd be there? Also I think I was kind of trying to be stealth because I wanted to get up front (which I did) and leave immediately afterward (which I did not really because I was in line for merch forever). It wasn't until the merch line that I started chatting with people I knew...I'm quite the social phantom these days, it seems.
I'm glad you mentioned Psychic Paramount, I forgot to mention OMG THEY WERE AMAZING. I'm still stunned that an opening band without vocals could be so brilliant. I'm not gonna lie I scoffed when they walked on without mics...ho ho, thought I, who do these hooligans think they are, scoff scoff. Oh, but I did regret my hasty pessimism. I also enjoyed the Vandelles, they were fun...so liking the opening bands definitely made the night even more wonderful.
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"Head On" was the worst song feedback wise.. I think William moved back after this..actually started moving back during the song...
but I think this video- I didn't take it- pretty much shows how it sounded..vocals were very clear..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQomCtrTyZI
This is the second song they played. As I said the first four songs were OK and then it got bad and then worse. To the encores where I could barely hear the vocals at all. Even in that song they sound pretty bad though. I guess it was worse than I remembered.
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Are people really bitching about feedback at a Jesus and Mary Chain show? I always thought feedback was just something that you got with them.
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"Head On" was the worst song feedback wise.. I think William moved back after this..actually started moving back during the song...
but I think this video- I didn't take it- pretty much shows how it sounded..vocals were very clear..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQomCtrTyZI
SEE I TOLD YOU IT WAS CRISP-SOUNDING. Compare those vocals to J&MC on an album. J&MC vocals are by definition difficult to understand. It's the peer pressure of today's jangly pop, I tell you. Also, I might be visible in that video, next to the really tall kid in the white shirt on the far right against the stage. (Maybe not--anyways it adds to my mystique I guess.)
damn, Samantha must be a looker!... I'm starting to regret not meeting her myself...
:D
I have big boobs. I'm not bragging, it's just a fact.
My biggest regret is not realizing that Samantha would be at the show and not sending her a text to try and catch up beforehand. Anyone who knows her knows how much of a bummer this is. It has been way too long! Pretty sure the last time I saw you was Grinderman?
I do believe Grinderman was the last time I was at 9:30. The shows I've been to have been few and far between...how long ago was that? I truly thought to text you too, but for some reason I wasn't sure that you'd be there? Also I think I was kind of trying to be stealth because I wanted to get up front (which I did) and leave immediately afterward (which I did not really because I was in line for merch forever). It wasn't until the merch line that I started chatting with people I knew...I'm quite the social phantom these days, it seems.
I'm glad you mentioned Psychic Paramount, I forgot to mention OMG THEY WERE AMAZING. I'm still stunned that an opening band without vocals could be so brilliant. I'm not gonna lie I scoffed when they walked on without mics...ho ho, thought I, who do these hooligans think they are, scoff scoff. Oh, but I did regret my hasty pessimism. I also enjoyed the Vandelles, they were fun...so liking the opening bands definitely made the night even more wonderful.
It was almost two years back. Time is speeding by at a scary ass pace. I got there after The Vandelles had started and did not hang out too long on the floor after the JAMC finished. I quickly slipped out and down to the backbar. Explains why we completely missed each other. Too bad. And yeah I made sure I was there and in position in time for Psychic Paramount. Fantastic, terribly overlooked band. Glad you dug them.
Come to the Dirty Three show. The Warren Ellis connection to Nick Cave should be reason enough. ;D
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Are people really bitching about feedback at a Jesus and Mary Chain show? I always thought feedback was just something that you got with them.
I kept wondering too about this. With JAMC, there is supposed to be feedback. Lots of feedback. Then again, there is good feedback and bad feedback so I wasn't so sure what everyone was talking about.
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I have been doing this long enough to tell the difference and this feedback was what one expected.
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I'm a swinging bachelor this week so I'm getting a little crazy*. Caught JAMC but I already chimed in there. I was out of town over the weekend, so I missed the Bob Mould show, but decided to drive up to Philly last night to see it. Killer stuff...those guys seemed like they were having the time of their lives up there. And I never thought I'd say this, given how much I dig Husker Du, but man, that Copper Blue set blew the few Husker songs he played away. And the new album sounds killer...not sure why I never bothered with his actual solo stuff, but I'll need to check the new one out.
* Translation: watching pro-wrestling and sleeping through the night.
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* Translation: watching pro-wrestling
WWE or other? Ive recently got into RoH. RoH led me to Chikara and PWG and the rest of the indy scene and I have to say, production values aside, all of those promotions kill WWE in the actual wrestling department. I also started watching TNA, which I found to be an OK alternative to WWE, with better wrestling, but definitely not as good story-wise.
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Sounds like you're a swingin bachelor 365 days a year!
* Translation: watching pro-wrestling
WWE or other? Ive recently got into RoH. RoH led me to Chikara and PWG and the rest of the indy scene and I have to say, production values aside, all of those promotions kill WWE in the actual wrestling department. I also started watching TNA, which I found to be an OK alternative to WWE, with better wrestling, but definitely not as good story-wise.
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Mostly just WWE. I have the free online subscription to RoH, and desperately want to start watching a bit more, but man, it's tough with kids/wife/dog/job/etc. I barely have enough time to stay healthy, let alone sitting around watching dudes punch each other.
* Translation: watching pro-wrestling
WWE or other? Ive recently got into RoH. RoH led me to Chikara and PWG and the rest of the indy scene and I have to say, production values aside, all of those promotions kill WWE in the actual wrestling department. I also started watching TNA, which I found to be an OK alternative to WWE, with better wrestling, but definitely not as good story-wise.
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Sounds like you're a swingin bachelor 365 days a year!
You would think so!
Unfortunately for your analysis of my personal life based upon what I like to do with some of my free time, you are wrong. Im not a bachelor. Been in a healthy committed relationship for almost three years now.
Mostly just WWE. I have the free online subscription to RoH, and desperately want to start watching a bit more, but man, it's tough with kids/wife/dog/job/etc. I barely have enough time to stay healthy, let alone sitting around watching dudes punch each other.
I know the feeling., but I still am able to keep up with the TV stuff late night.
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Do you get her Christmas gifts at Petsmart, or Petco?
;D
Sounds like you're a swingin bachelor 365 days a year!
You would think so!
Unfortunately for your analysis of my personal life based upon what I like to do with some of my free time, you are wrong. Im not a bachelor. Been in a healthy committed relationship for almost three years now.
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I have been doing this long enough to tell the difference and this feedback was what one expected.
Whatever I saw them when they played their first show in DC and it sounded nothing like the mess the other night. Band who's time has past playing a sloppy show that was way too loud. Why are we still talking about this? Did anyone see the Amanda Palmer show tonight? I wanted to go but coudln't make it.
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Was Christo with The Vandelles? Blonde guy who plays the Jazzmaster. Or was it just Jason with the 2 girls?
Curious because Christo is also a member of Dead Leaf Echo and think he may be touring with them.
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I know many will not believe me but the J Geils Band tore the roof off the Fillmore in Silver Spring so expect cancellations of upcoming shows at the venue.
They had a three piece horn section, two backing singers.. the works.. Peter Wolf was a maniac as was Magic Dick.
Set list was about 28 songs!
Thumbs down to the shit-pie venue for adding a lame folkie/downer opener at the last minute and not telling anyone.. could have spent that hour partying somewhere instead of sitting on my hands booing this clown. You could not have had a worse fit for an opener than this guy.
I guess when shows don't sell that well they add seats on the floor to make it looked more filled up? In any case everybody stood the entire show so it was really silly.
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anybody check out Ariel Pink last night?
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The Bahamas show was awesome... Gotta say I love Iota, haven't been in a damn long time. Great beer selection, not crowded, good stuff.
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I don't really know anything about the J Geils band but I think I read that J Geils isn't even in the J Geils band anymore. That doesn't seem right.. Like the Jimi Hendrix experience touring without Jimi..
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I don't really know anything about the J Geils band but I think I read that J Geils isn't even in the J Geils band anymore. That doesn't seem right.. Like the Jimi Hendrix experience touring without Jimi..
yeah some people feel that way..its complicated
j geis has never written or sung any j geils band song... he trademarked the name last year going behind the band's back.. then they said they wanted to tour and he said he didn't...when they went ahead with their tour he sued..very strange... but the geils band- name notwithstanding- has always been peter wolf/seth justman and magic dick more than geils.. it was a bummer he wasn't there though.. ain't going to lie..
i just don't put that much stock in the name..more on the experience....but do i think i saw the j geils band even though there was no j geils? yeah i do... as strange as it is... a unique case.
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why's the band named after him then? seems odd to have a name like the j geils band if j geils didnt sing or write the songs
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Is that the band that sings angel is centerfold and only hit they had with j geils actually singing the song?
;D
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why's the band named after him then? seems odd to have a name like the j geils band if j geils didnt sing or write the songs
good question... maybe I'll look into it.. as big a fan I am I have no idea how the bad got started or why they are named J Geils Band
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The Bahamas show was awesome... Gotta say I love Iota, haven't been in a damn long time. Great beer selection, not crowded, good stuff.
great show. crazy it was like a turnout of maybe 75 people. feel like he's got something good going on.
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Matthew E. White show was awesome at the Blowtel. Hopefully won't be back to that venue though for another few years. Worst sound EVER.
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http://soundcloud.com/idealforms
Recorded songs from the band who opened for Corin Tucker last night, Ideal Forms. I really enjoyed them!
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what about the wallflowers??? come on people.come clean.
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Corin Tucker made fun of them. That's all I know.
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Corin Tucker made fun of them. That's all I know.
you didn't look for jakob??? even though he was in the same club????
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I'll take his mediocre voice and dull songs over her awful voice anyday. ;D
Corin Tucker made fun of them. That's all I know.
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I love Corin Tucker and of course Jakob Dylan but you gotta wonder about Corin Tucker when her two bandmates basically continue to tour without her in Wild Flag.. it would seem they just don't like her very much...
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She was on Portlandia. I think they just wanted to do other things for a while. She even filmed the first few webisodes of it for them.
I could give a crap about the Wallflowers. sorry.
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Along those same lines, one had to wonder how much of a dick Jay Farrar must have been for the other members of Uncle Tupelo to follow Jeff Tweedy after they broke up.
Following Uncle Tupelo's final tour, Tweedy encouraged his bandmates to join him in a new group, while Farrar searched for members for a band of his own. Tweedy was able to retain the rest of the Uncle Tupelo lineup, and created Wilco.
I love Corin Tucker and of course Jakob Dylan but you gotta wonder about Corin Tucker when her two bandmates basically continue to tour without her in Wild Flag.. it would seem they just don't like her very much...
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Along those same lines, one had to wonder how much of a dick Jay Farrar must have been for the other members of Uncle Tupelo to follow Jeff Tweedy after they broke up.
Following Uncle Tupelo's final tour, Tweedy encouraged his bandmates to join him in a new group, while Farrar searched for members for a band of his own. Tweedy was able to retain the rest of the Uncle Tupelo lineup, and created Wilco.
I love Corin Tucker and of course Jakob Dylan but you gotta wonder about Corin Tucker when her two bandmates basically continue to tour without her in Wild Flag.. it would seem they just don't like her very much...
oh I don't know... I'm a farrar man myself....didn't one or two tupelo guys stick with farrar
i think the record is pretty clear on tweedy being a dick.... the jay bennett (RIP) story is all i need to know.
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She was on Portlandia. I think they just wanted to do other things for a while. She even filmed the first few webisodes of it for them.
I was shocked when I arrived at the Corin Tucker Band show last night, and Corin was working the merch table before the show. My friend and I chatted with her for a solid half hour before the show started. She was very nice and autographed the CD I bought. I almost never get to shows early, but I'm glad I did last night. We were like don't you have minions to work the mech table for you? And she said, well, they're busy getting the equipment ready and really working the merch table is the easiest job in the band, so she didn't mind at all. She talked about her kids and fitting touring in with family life. We asked when she'd be on Portlandia again, snd she said no plans for it, but it's usually happens spontaneously, without any warning. They just call her up and ask her to come over to film a few scenes and they kind of make up the script at the time. I wanted to tell her than the last Sleater-Kinney show at the 9:30 Club was one of the top 3 best shows I've ever seen, but I didn't want to imply any comparisons with her current band, so I kept that to myself.
I thought it was a fantastic show! Both Ms. Tucker and her voice were/are very lovely, IMHO.
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I was too, but I was too shy to say hello. Got to talk with her after the show though.
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corin tucker rocks... i am sorry i missed it...
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Jens Lekman was pretty amazing. Best show I have seen since Polyphonic Spree. He did tell a lot of stories on stage and was a lot more energetic than I would have expected. 2 encores. I am sure the crowd would have insisted on more but Jens said he was under a hard curfew of 8:52. That is kind of ridiculous.
At least I saved money on beer as I wasn't in a drinking mood at 6. Place was pretty full for the early hour though.
Classic as I was leaving a Silversun Pickups fan tried to run us down in the crosswalk in their 3 series bmw. The car of the asshole. You know the person who wants to act like they have money but really don't so they get a cheap bmw so they can look like they have money and then drive around like an asshole because they can't afford their car payments.
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The hard curfew was 9. That is standard practice for an early show at the club if the late doors are 10:00. And yeah, great show. He is so much better with a band than when he plays solo. His first Black Cat show is still my favorite of his DC appearances but last night was a close second.
Still reeling from the Swans show. Each time I have seen them was totally different from the others but all have been intense marathons with huge hills and valleys.
A Hawk and A Hacksaw were a treat as well.
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Swans were great. How long did they end up playing? I watched an hour up front, and 30 minutes in the back and decided to leave. It was brutal in a good way. The volume was so extreme, my nice ear plugs barely made a difference. And as for the heat of the club, i observed someone bring a band member to the thermostat, and shined a flashlight on it to verify the temp was high enough.
Sorry I couldnt chill with you and Joe. I got to the area at 9:10, but wasnt able to park and get in line until almost 10:00. I wandering around a few times looking for you guys, but no dice.
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Swans was great. It had to have been over two hours. It looked like NPR had a computer/mixer there. I hope the whole set gets put up online.
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I had roughly 2:05.
Killsaly, Joe told me you had an issue parking. That area is getting worse and worse parkingwise.
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I drove past the Black Cat at about 9:00, and wasnt able to find a parking spot until about 9:40. The spot was pretty good though, but not worth driving so much. If I had realized it was so bad I would have just parked at Greenbelt and rode the Metro in.
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I have known a few who have lost their patience on busy nights and went home. So it doesn't surprise me at all that it would take you that long.
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The rubber duck on top of the Orange head was a nice touch.
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Looks like that Swans show rocked. I should go see them sometime.
I went to see Larry and His Flask w/ Willy Tea Taylor at the Velvet Lounge last night and man they REALLY need to stop that DJ crap when artists are playing upstairs. When musicians onstage have to mention the "thump thump" coming from another floor you know its bad!
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I am so done with that piece of shit venue.
The sound dudes upstairs are great and try their hardest to make the best of a crappy predicament but the bar staff, management and DJ's just seem to not give a fuck.
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Coward from this swans tour (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LNb5S54vYY)
One of the peaks of the set.
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So after last night, that's two visits to the Fillmore in the past two years, wow... what an awful place.
It was oversold by at least 10%, maybe more... I feel like they take advantage of the few good shows they get and over sell the shit out of it to make up for all the other crappy tickets sales. It was about 100 degrees in the back towards the doors, but cooler as you got closer to the stage which was strange. Doors opened at 6:30, yet at 8pm the line still snaked around the block.
Hopefully I won't be back for another year.
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So after last night, that's two visits to the Fillmore in the past two years, wow... what an awful place.
It was oversold by at least 10%, maybe more... I feel like they take advantage of the few good shows they get and over sell the shit out of it to make up for all the other crappy tickets sales. It was about 100 degrees in the back towards the doors, but cooler as you got closer to the stage which was strange. Doors opened at 6:30, yet at 8pm the line still snaked around the block.
Hopefully I won't be back for another year.
yeah.. I've gone to two shows and hope to not return...
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Yada, what show was it?
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Yada, what show was it?
Trey Anastasio Band
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Amazing Sean Hayes show at Iota yesterday for the matinee. It's a shame he doesn't tour too often.
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Loved the Meter Men last night... Zigaboo and Porter are probably my favorite rhythm section.. that shit is tight... definitely a bucket list show.. for those that don't know Art Neville was not with them on keys and instead Page McConnel of Phish played with them on the four night tour
Most of the people there came to see Page I think but he knew he was the luckiest guy there and he talked about it..
Got there about 8:18 and they were on... advertised as 8 pm show... i think they'd just started.... the first sent went on til somewhere around 9:30.. then they took a long break.. kind of like a Phish show i guess. and came back on probably past 10 and played til close to midnight.. it was a long show..there was the GO VOTE, the tribute to the Howard and how glad they were to be playing it as they never had before and all the history yada yada, a Romney diss, etc..
Highlights were two or three Meters instrumentals ffrom the first album (Cissy Strut? I never can keep them straight) which they jammed out to 12 or more minute versions... ended first set with Africa which went on forever and ever... it was "that shit is sick" version... second set was less my bag but a very nice Hey Pocky Way and they ended the second set with a great It Ain't no use which also went on for about 15 minutes introduced by Leo Nocentelli soloing for about 2-3 minutes.... they then took a real short break..shook hands with crowd, George Porter thanked the crowd.. and they played one more tune which Im' forgetting title (from Rejuvenation which is my favortie album and I think they played five tracks from that)...
.had to drive home and boy were there a lot of drunk kids driving around Golden Triangle on Rhode Island/Conn Ave... sad.
one for the record books and i'm glad i made it out.. oh one thing about Howard.. on the $$35 ticket i bought at door they tacked on $7.50 in charges... talk about bullshit.. why say ts $35 if you can't ever buy it for less... beer prices at howard are almost standard bar prices so thats nice.
Agreed... completely awesome show. Leo is a little boring on the guitar but as you said, the rythmn section is one of the best ever. They definitely ripped through their "greatest" hits and played some lesser known "deep cuts", thanks to Page actually who requested they learn some of their old tunes rather than play a few Phish songs.
First time at the Howard, really cool spot... Gorgeous theatre, great sound, a TON of room on the floor. Service was awful for food/drinks upstairs prior to the show, but I'd say that's pretty much expected. Lots and lots of white people there!
I will be back.
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maybe that is why the service is so bad . . . too many white people. they ruin everything.
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maybe that is why the service is so bad . . . too many white people. they ruin everything.
racist.
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The Howard has excellent sight lines and sound.. that is a big plus.
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The Howard has excellent sight lines and sound.. that is a big plus.
Indeed... not a bad seat in the house. I was told that normally the floor has high top tables which I guess could be a bit annoying depending on the act.
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howard has 3 stacks of pa speakers.
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Pre-Show banter: I can't believe Social D still draws like they do. The show I saw at Rams Head a few years ago was pretty slick/polished.....and pretty boring.
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social d is like neil young.
you can listen to a song from yesterday or a song from twenty years ago . . . it is the same song.
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Neil Young plays the same song over and over decade after decade? So Trans, Freedom, Ragged Glory, Harvest Moon, Greendale, Le Noise, and most recently Psychedelic Pill all sound the same?
Follow-up question: Do you think about asinine comments like these before you post them or do they fly out your butt and go immediately onto the screen?
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from live rust:
some guy from the audience - "it all sounds the same"
neil - "its all the same song"
flying out of my butt . . . is my speciality.
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and yes . . . social d does sound the same forever. no arguement there.
take that from my butt.
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Mommy's Little Monster was alot of fun. But agreed, after that they've basically been putting out the same album.
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Who cares? If the album is a good one who cares if they keep doing it over again
Look at AC/DC
This "pitchforkian" need for people to evolve and change... I just don't get it... so many bands fall prey to this idea, change up their winning sound and end up with a turkey.
Having said that I think Neil Young changes it up more than most... and better than most... I say that as a non-fan.. something about his wheedy voice I cannot stand... but you can't compare his Crazy Horse shit to his more acoustic stuff..its very different.
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Totally disagree about Social D. Since when did having a consistent sound become a cardinal sin? Seems to be working really well with their fans given that they've been around for 33 years and both shows in DC are sold out. If they were so boring and samey, then they would have stopped being able to tour a long time ago. A band sounding like they're not trying to be something they're not will likely do just fine if the songwriting is there, and Social D has a signature style for sure. But they still manage to vary it. I saw them once start a show "unplugged" with an upright bass and acoustic guitars and it still sounded bad-ass. Regardless, consistency is not always boring if a band is secure with who they are and what they want to be.
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Neil Young plays the same song over and over decade after decade? So Trans, Freedom, Ragged Glory, Harvest Moon, Greendale, Le Noise, and most recently Psychedelic Pill all sound the same?
Follow-up question: Do you think about asinine comments like these before you post them or do they fly out your butt and go immediately onto the screen?
His live shows are the worst though. He should stick to his stuff from the early 70's. His stuff since then is awful.
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Well that usually means "I haven't listened to any of his stuff beyond the early 70s"
He's put out some crap but he's also put out some incredibly good albums such as Tonights the Night, Zuma, Comes a Time, Rust Never Sleeps, Weld, Harvest Moon, Ragged Gory, Freedom, Living with War, Chrome Dreams II and the just released Psychedelic Pill.
But yeah! Other than alllll of those classic, beloved albums, and probably several more, everything since the early 70s has been awful.
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Neil Young plays the same song over and over decade after decade? So Trans, Freedom, Ragged Glory, Harvest Moon, Greendale, Le Noise, and most recently Psychedelic Pill all sound the same?
Follow-up question: Do you think about asinine comments like these before you post them or do they fly out your butt and go immediately onto the screen?
His live shows are the worst though. He should stick to his stuff from the early 70's. His stuff since then is awful.
"Things were better when I was young."--every old fart ever
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Neil Young plays the same song over and over decade after decade? So Trans, Freedom, Ragged Glory, Harvest Moon, Greendale, Le Noise, and most recently Psychedelic Pill all sound the same?
Follow-up question: Do you think about asinine comments like these before you post them or do they fly out your butt and go immediately onto the screen?
His live shows are the worst though. He should stick to his stuff from the early 70's. His stuff since then is awful.
"Things were better when I was young."--every old fart ever
Actually I listen to new music. THe old farts are the ones listening to the stuff Neil has put out since the 70's and are too old to realize it is pretty god-awful.
Most guys once they hit mid 30's can't do anything worth listening to. I guess you find a guy like Johnny Cash once a generation that can do something spectacular later in life.
Old farts are the guys on here praising Jesus and Mary Chain shows and "Smashing Pumpkin" gigs.
I will be at the of Monsters and Men, Jens Lekman, and Warpaint shows you can have your old fart music.
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Well that usually means "I haven't listened to any of his stuff beyond the early 70s"
He's put out some crap but he's also put out some incredibly good albums such as Tonights the Night, Zuma, Comes a Time, Rust Never Sleeps, Weld, Harvest Moon, Ragged Gory, Freedom, Living with War, Chrome Dreams II and the just released Psychedelic Pill.
But yeah! Other than alllll of those classic, beloved albums, and probably several more, everything since the early 70s has been awful.
I have only listeded to Freedom, Hawks and Doves, and Trans since the 70's. I have heard other songs though. None of which I cared for at all. Neil has been doing what Lou Reed has been doing since he put out "transformer". putting out bad music and putting on annoying live shows
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GET OFF MY LAWN KIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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GET OFF MY LAWN KIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am sure the average age of a person at a neil young or bruce springsteen or any of the other out of date music you love is much older than me.
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GET OFF MY LAWN KIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am sure the average age of a person at a neil young or bruce springsteen or any of the other out of date music you love is much older than me.
I don't even like Neil Young dude.. I did think Living with war was pretty ballsy and I own it.
Thing is I can recognize talent without having to like it.. I don't have to think that because I don't like it that it sucks or something...
THAT's the difference between you and me you see....well at least one of them...
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GET OFF MY LAWN KIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am sure the average age of a person at a neil young or bruce springsteen or any of the other out of date music you love is much older than me.
I don't even like Neil Young dude.. I did think Living with war was pretty ballsy and I own it.
Thing is I can recognize talent without having to like it.. I don't have to think that because I don't like it that it sucks or something...
THAT's the difference between you and me you see....well at least one of them...
difference between me and you is that you continue to like artists after they stop putting out good music. You probably have the same hairstyle you had in highschool too.
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GET OFF MY LAWN KIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am sure the average age of a person at a neil young or bruce springsteen or any of the other out of date music you love is much older than me.
I don't even like Neil Young dude.. I did think Living with war was pretty ballsy and I own it.
Thing is I can recognize talent without having to like it.. I don't have to think that because I don't like it that it sucks or something...
THAT's the difference between you and me you see....well at least one of them...
difference between me and you is that you continue to like artists after they stop putting out good music. You probably have the same hairstyle you had in highschool too.
Well I do have the same hair.. see I'm not balding. another difference between you and me.
If an artist gets older I don't say "Oh they're older so they must suck now" like you do.. I give the music a chance... if it works it works....irrespective of age.
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you see now my dear relaxer, why i say the things i do . . . it leads to this.
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Yeah but this is actually somewhat interesting.
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It's like watching two handicapped people, who fell out of their wheelchairs, wrestle awkwardly on the ground.
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It's like watching two handicapped people, who fell out of their wheelchairs, wrestle awkwardly on the ground.
sadist :D
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GET OFF MY LAWN KIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am sure the average age of a person at a neil young or bruce springsteen or any of the other out of date music you love is much older than me.
I don't even like Neil Young dude.. I did think Living with war was pretty ballsy and I own it.
Thing is I can recognize talent without having to like it.. I don't have to think that because I don't like it that it sucks or something...
THAT's the difference between you and me you see....well at least one of them...
difference between me and you is that you continue to like artists after they stop putting out good music. You probably have the same hairstyle you had in highschool too.
Well I do have the same hair.. see I'm not balding. another difference between you and me.
If an artist gets older I don't say "Oh they're older so they must suck now" like you do.. I give the music a chance... if it works it works....irrespective of age.
Actually I saw Pete Seeger perform at 92 and he was pretty awesome. But when I saw Neil Young a few years back and he sucked. I guess there is also a difference between the two. Pete is playing for the audience. Neil is playing for himself.
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GET OFF MY LAWN KIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am sure the average age of a person at a neil young or bruce springsteen or any of the other out of date music you love is much older than me.
I don't even like Neil Young dude.. I did think Living with war was pretty ballsy and I own it.
Thing is I can recognize talent without having to like it.. I don't have to think that because I don't like it that it sucks or something...
THAT's the difference between you and me you see....well at least one of them...
difference between me and you is that you continue to like artists after they stop putting out good music. You probably have the same hairstyle you had in highschool too.
Well I do have the same hair.. see I'm not balding. another difference between you and me.
If an artist gets older I don't say "Oh they're older so they must suck now" like you do.. I give the music a chance... if it works it works....irrespective of age.
Oh you have no idea about my hair. But let me guess about you. You are about 5' 6" and have dark hair and are portly.
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GET OFF MY LAWN KIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am sure the average age of a person at a neil young or bruce springsteen or any of the other out of date music you love is much older than me.
I don't even like Neil Young dude.. I did think Living with war was pretty ballsy and I own it.
Thing is I can recognize talent without having to like it.. I don't have to think that because I don't like it that it sucks or something...
THAT's the difference between you and me you see....well at least one of them...
difference between me and you is that you continue to like artists after they stop putting out good music. You probably have the same hairstyle you had in highschool too.
Well I do have the same hair.. see I'm not balding. another difference between you and me.
If an artist gets older I don't say "Oh they're older so they must suck now" like you do.. I give the music a chance... if it works it works....irrespective of age.
Oh you have no idea about my hair. But let me guess about you. You are about 5' 6" and have dark hair and are portly.
I've posted a picture of myself on this forum, baldie....so I ain't just saying you're full of shit.
You're full of shit.
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you did hutch?
i bet you are hot.
yeah . . . fucking hottt.
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Some of you people are dicks.
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GET OFF MY LAWN KIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am sure the average age of a person at a neil young or bruce springsteen or any of the other out of date music you love is much older than me.
I don't even like Neil Young dude.. I did think Living with war was pretty ballsy and I own it.
Thing is I can recognize talent without having to like it.. I don't have to think that because I don't like it that it sucks or something...
THAT's the difference between you and me you see....well at least one of them...
difference between me and you is that you continue to like artists after they stop putting out good music. You probably have the same hairstyle you had in highschool too.
Well I do have the same hair.. see I'm not balding. another difference between you and me.
If an artist gets older I don't say "Oh they're older so they must suck now" like you do.. I give the music a chance... if it works it works....irrespective of age.
Oh you have no idea about my hair. But let me guess about you. You are about 5' 6" and have dark hair and are portly.
I've posted a picture of myself on this forum, baldie....so I ain't just saying you're full of shit.
You're full of shit.
link or it isn't true. and i am not bald i have long hair dipshit.
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from atomicfront's facebook page
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from atomicfront's facebook page
(http://media.spokesman.com/photos/2008/11/26/eddierayhall_11-26-2008_RMENP0D.jpg)
Actually I like that tough guy look. But I am a blonde.
Here is a better photo of the dude:
(http://media.spokesman.com/photos/2004/10/10/cit_10eddie_10-10-2004_0O2P39P.jpg)
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gary clark jr last night...
holy shit.
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So the Neil Young thing started here. Yada, in case you missed it in the MBV thread, my bad. The reference definitely went way over my head because this is my first time opening this thread in almost a month.
Eternal Summers last night were very good. The new stuff was both noisy and poppy. They played all the highlights from the most recent album as well. They will sound so huge at 930 when they open for Nada Surf. Fang Island were not my bag but were still enjoyable. Too much of that Andrew W.K. vibe for me to really get into them. Sun Club were alright but their influences were entirely too obvious. And those WVAU kids know how to efficiently run a gig. This was my second show at AU and second time being thoroughly impressed. They do a better job than most DIY spots and some clubs (Blowtel and Velvet in particular). They also used an excellent sounding room last night.
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Well I am now interested in Fang Island and am going to check out their stuff.
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Pretty interesting place for The Joy Formidable show tonight. The sound was pretty good and no drunk frat bros crowd surfing. I had to snort a line of coke off the floor before I left. The metro ride is longer then the show with all the construction going on.
;D
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The Neil Young show had about as much energy as a rest home pizza party (this should give atomicfront some good ammo). Other than the folks on the floor, I think the entire building was sitting.
The band was good, but I think half the folks there were expecting Neil with an acoustic and a harmonica, not a show where the average song length was 12 minutes.
I'll put the Patriot Center up there with DAR as another place I never want to visit again.
Did anyone check out Gener aka Aaron Freeman?
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The Neil Young show had about as much energy as a rest home pizza party (this should give atomicfront some good ammo). Other than the folks on the floor, I think the entire building was sitting.
The band was good, but I think half the folks there were expecting Neil with an acoustic and a harmonica, not a show where the average song length was 12 minutes.
I'll put the Patriot Center up there with DAR as another place I never want to visit again.
Did anyone check out Gener aka Aaron Freeman?
I did see the Patti Smith show on Saturday Night and the crowd was composed mostly of AARP members. Suprisingly it was my wife who wanted to go and she is 13 years younger than me. So go figure. Anyway the show wasn't bad. They played pretty well for a nostalgia act. And after the previous nostalgia acts I had seen (Jesus and mary chain + sisters of mercy) i wasn't expecting much. The old folks there did seem to get into it. So not really complaining about the crowd.
I probably only knew 5 or 6 songs that she did as I only have the albums from the 70's but the crowd seemed to know most of her setlist.
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lol@lumineers
The Lumineers: More boring than rousing
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/the-lumineers-more-boring-than-rousing/2013/01/31/e8dbdf9e-6b95-11e2-ada0-5ca5fa7ebe79_story.html
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lol@lumineers
The Lumineers: More boring than rousing
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/the-lumineers-more-boring-than-rousing/2013/01/31/e8dbdf9e-6b95-11e2-ada0-5ca5fa7ebe79_story.html
Classic:
"His drumming (uninventive) and his demeanor (needy) signaled a man averse to risk ? a hunch all but confirmed by the fact that he wore suspenders and a belt."
A pretty rough review.
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I only care about what David Malitz has to say about DC shows.
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How great was that Ty Segall/Ex-Cult/Roomrunner gig?
Took me a little while to get into Ex-Cult but I did enjoy the second half of the set.
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The Quicksand show was a lot of fun. The band sounded great, I finally got to hang with Joe, and for most of the time I had a good view. The center was way into slam dancing, and for some reason it was a bunch of huge dudes, and I got on the edge somehow. I only watched half the show up there until i was punched, shoved and kicked way too much. I watched a song from the back, one from the side, and then was able to make my way back up front for the last 20 minutes of their 90 minute set. A++++++ Ive been a huge fan since I randomly discovered them 20 or so years ago, and I was glad I was finally able to see them.
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lol@lumineers
The Lumineers: More boring than rousing
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/the-lumineers-more-boring-than-rousing/2013/01/31/e8dbdf9e-6b95-11e2-ada0-5ca5fa7ebe79_story.html
"We lust after bands playing old-timey instruments the same way we lust after vintage clothing, craft beer and exposed-filament light bulbs."
i resent having craft beer associated in any way with that band.
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lol@lumineers
The Lumineers: More boring than rousing
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/the-lumineers-more-boring-than-rousing/2013/01/31/e8dbdf9e-6b95-11e2-ada0-5ca5fa7ebe79_story.html
"We lust after bands playing old-timey instruments the same way we lust after vintage clothing, craft beer and exposed-filament light bulbs."
i resent having craft beer associated in any way with that band.
You are lame. And this is the post-show banter thread. Pretty hard to have post show banter about a show you didn't even attend.
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You are lame. And this is the post-show banter thread. Pretty hard to have post show banter about a show you didn't even attend.
aww, is lil' atomicfrontie mad because someone insulted his fav band in the whole wide world? there there... <pats on head> you just ignore those big mean ol' meanies...
(p.s. if relevance and knowledge were prerequisites for posting in a thread, your post count would be zero).
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You are lame. And this is the post-show banter thread. Pretty hard to have post show banter about a show you didn't even attend.
aww, is lil' atomicfrontie mad because someone insulted his fav band in the whole wide world? there there... <pats on head> you just ignore those big mean ol' meanies...
(p.s. if relevance and knowledge were prerequisites for posting in a thread, your post count would be zero).
They aren't my favorite band. Not even in my top 50. But the fact that you have a bunch of morons on this threads reviewing a show they didn't attend is beyond stupid. Ok we know pitchfork didn't give them a good review so you don't like them. But geez do you have to go on and on about it. We get it. You were never popular in your life so you take it out on things that are popular.
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But the fact that you have a bunch of morons on this threads reviewing a show they didn't attend is beyond stupid.
since reading comprehension isn't your forte, i'll give you some help: i didn't review the show. i commented about the association made with craft beer. t'was an on-topic jab. you're welcome.
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I heard a Lumineers song on the radio yesterday.. it was absolutely craptastic.... like bad Dave Matthews and Dave Matthews is pretty bad..
I dont think it was their "hit" as it didn't have a hey ho or what have you part... the lyrics were something like "I need you" or some crap like that...I put it out of mind
when they were done playing it the DJ did a plug for Merriwether show...probably paid for by IMP.
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holy fuck.. i just looked up on google and i guess that was their big hit... it didn't' go i need you i guess but i belong to you..
horrible.
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Goddamnit is every thread an argument with Atomicfront now?
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I usually ignore him. I made the mistake of replying to him once. Never again.
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I've largely ignored him for the past few weeks..unfortunately him and ratbastard are killing this forum for me.
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I've largely ignored him for the past few weeks..unfortunately him and ratbastard are killing this forum for me.
I thought you were killing the forum. As you don't see any bands who have been relevant in the past 25 years and your constant simplistic political views. You and Ratbastard are quite similar politically.
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Am I going to get slammed for bringing my five year old to a Cody Chesnutt show at the Hamilton on Valentine's Day on a school night? She ended up losing maybe 45 mins of sleep.
Cody was very good. Didn?t play any of the old stuff, which was fine because the only song I remember is the one the Roots reworked.. Changed the arrangements to much of the new stuff, which was cool. Though he didn?t have a horn section?.boo. Table service was terrible, food was good, not great. A pitcher of Heavy Seas Loose Cannon was $24, probably a lot cheaper than buying the equivalent of that amount at a 9:30 show. My wife enjoyed the show, my daughter tolerated it tolerated it (the pizza and cake helped), until she fell asleep at the table midway through Cody?s set. However, before falling asleep, she did write a Valentine?s poem (on her own, unprompted):
Choklit is brown
I (symbol for heart) u!
The more you eat
The more you poo
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Since I'm the only person who participates in this thread, I'll bump it.
Saw Rancid last night, holy shit it was awesome. I admittedly haven't been to a punk rock show in at least 10 years, but they completely ripped.
I also haven't listened to a new album of theirs since probably 2000, but I liked most of the new (er) material.
The moshing was bonkers.
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stones in phily was good... highlight for me was the rambler with mick taylor...real nice... also dead flowers..
almost surely going to pass on the dc show now...
i have to say i'm not sure if keith is even playing most of the time.. to me the whole show seems designed to cover up for the fact he is pretty much done...a lot of smiling on his part but the heavy lifting was done by ronnie....
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stones in phily was good... highlight for me was the rambler with mick taylor...real nice... also dead flowers..
almost surely going to pass on the dc show now...
i have to say i'm not sure if keith is even playing most of the time.. to me the whole show seems designed to cover up for the fact he is pretty much done...a lot of smiling on his part but the heavy lifting was done by ronnie....
I think he has been done for 30 years. Anyway you paid for a Stones show but you are complaining about the cost of the Franz Ferdinand show?
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stones in phily was good... highlight for me was the rambler with mick taylor...real nice... also dead flowers..
almost surely going to pass on the dc show now...
i have to say i'm not sure if keith is even playing most of the time.. to me the whole show seems designed to cover up for the fact he is pretty much done...a lot of smiling on his part but the heavy lifting was done by ronnie....
I think he has been done for 30 years. Anyway you paid for a Stones show but you are complaining about the cost of the Franz Ferdinand show?
stones shows cost the same in philly and dc ...$85 all in.. pretty close to franz ferdinand's jacked up dc price.. not sure how much franz is when you factor fees.. could be close to $70
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The venues the Stone are playing in are more intimate and better sound quality, so those things alone would justify the higher prices, right?
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The venues the Stone are playing in are more intimate and better sound quality, so those things alone would justify the higher prices, right?
umm.. I know you didn't have a chance to go to college (I really do hope you are saving up for your kids seeing how they're not going the scholarship route... we're rooting for you guys to get a college educated person in the family) but its called supply and demand.. look it up sometime..
you see, if a lot of people want to see you they pay more money and the venues get bigger... now if you're gary louris, yeah, well you'll be at jammin' java next year
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Sorry, would rather give my $25 to a locally owned club with talented performers than $85 to a venue with a corporate name hosting multi-millionaires. That leaves $60 for the college fund and good beer funds!
And my kid's white. Of course she's not going to get any scholarships.
The venues the Stone are playing in are more intimate and better sound quality, so those things alone would justify the higher prices, right?
umm.. I know you didn't have a chance to go to college (I really do hope you are saving up for your kids seeing how they're not going the scholarship route... we're rooting for you guys to get a college educated person in the family) but its called supply and demand.. look it up sometime..
you see, if a lot of people want to see you they pay more money and the venues get bigger... now if you're gary louris, yeah, well you'll be at jammin' java next year
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Sorry, would rather give my $25 to a locally owned club with talented performers than $85 to a venue with a corporate name hosting multi-millionaires. That leaves $60 for the college fund and good beer funds!
And my kid's white. Of course she's not going to get any scholarships.
The venues the Stone are playing in are more intimate and better sound quality, so those things alone would justify the higher prices, right?
umm.. I know you didn't have a chance to go to college (I really do hope you are saving up for your kids seeing how they're not going the scholarship route... we're rooting for you guys to get a college educated person in the family) but its called supply and demand.. look it up sometime..
you see, if a lot of people want to see you they pay more money and the venues get bigger... now if you're gary louris, yeah, well you'll be at jammin' java next year
talented performers? most of the time they have hacks
i wish jammin java had great shows... i'm not too far... but they only have something decent every few months and on ocassion when they do they charge $45 (Dement)...wtf.
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Sorry, would rather give my $25 to a locally owned club with talented performers than $85 to a venue with a corporate name hosting multi-millionaires. That leaves $60 for the college fund and good beer funds!
And my kid's white. Of course she's not going to get any scholarships.
The venues the Stone are playing in are more intimate and better sound quality, so those things alone would justify the higher prices, right?
umm.. I know you didn't have a chance to go to college (I really do hope you are saving up for your kids seeing how they're not going the scholarship route... we're rooting for you guys to get a college educated person in the family) but its called supply and demand.. look it up sometime..
you see, if a lot of people want to see you they pay more money and the venues get bigger... now if you're gary louris, yeah, well you'll be at jammin' java next year
Lies, you've never paid $25 for a concert ticket!
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And my kid's white. Of course she's not going to get any scholarships.
no (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=134623124)
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stones in phily was good... highlight for me was the rambler with mick taylor...real nice... also dead flowers..
almost surely going to pass on the dc show now...
i have to say i'm not sure if keith is even playing most of the time.. to me the whole show seems designed to cover up for the fact he is pretty much done...a lot of smiling on his part but the heavy lifting was done by ronnie....
I think he has been done for 30 years. Anyway you paid for a Stones show but you are complaining about the cost of the Franz Ferdinand show?
stones shows cost the same in philly and dc ...$85 all in.. pretty close to franz ferdinand's jacked up dc price.. not sure how much franz is when you factor fees.. could be close to $70
Oh I thought you said you paid 625 dollars for the ticket.
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Interesting statistic, but when you factor in the (much higher) minority dropout rate as well as the (higher) percentages who don't go to college...that would probably tell the whole story....
Then again, of kids under 6 right now, 49.9% are "minority". So that term is soon to be obsolete anyway.
In fact, they are less likely to receive college scholarships. And they represent about a third of the applicants, but only about 28 percent of the recipients. Caucasian students receive 72 percent of all scholarships. Minority students receive only 28 percent of all scholarships.
And my kid's white. Of course she's not going to get any scholarships.
no (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=134623124)
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Interesting statistic, but when you factor in the (much higher) minority dropout rate as well as the (higher) percentages who don't go to college...that would probably tell the whole story....
Then again, of kids under 6 right now, 49.9% are "minority". So that term is soon to be obsolete anyway.
In fact, they are less likely to receive college scholarships. And they represent about a third of the applicants, but only about 28 percent of the recipients. Caucasian students receive 72 percent of all scholarships. Minority students receive only 28 percent of all scholarships.
And my kid's white. Of course she's not going to get any scholarships.
no (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=134623124)
Why do asian minorities have no problems getting good grades and scoring well on standardized tests? I like how colleges don't give help to asian minorities on admittance yet they do on other minorities. That should be illegal.
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americans want everything given to them without having to work for it. thats why americans are so jealous of people who have made it and are doing fine. they want that type of comfortablity given to them. and it all starts with school. i think students should be forced to get jobs and balance real life work while getting their education, instead of scholarships. hands out are hands out, no matter how you label them.
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americans want everything given to them without having to work for it. thats why americans are so jealous of people who have made it and are doing fine. they want that type of comfortablity given to them. and it all starts with school. i think students should be forced to get jobs and balance real life work while getting their education, instead of scholarships. hands out are hands out, no matter how you label them.
I worked when I went to school. 30 hours a week at least while going full-time. Got two bachelor degree and owed zero dollars. I don't think merit based scholarships make you lazy. But student loans are terrible ideas.
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I think we've already had the cost of college now vs. cost of college 25-30 years ago when you and I went to college discussion.
I'm grateful my parents paid for my bachelor's education (in-state tuition), a scholarship (and a 30 hour a week job)partially paid for my first master's degree, and my employer (you, the taxpayer) paid for my second master's.
And none of that made me lazy. If I'm lazy about anything, it's blue collar grunt work. Grew up on a dairy farm, and don't care to do any more physical labor the rest of my life. Other than running marathons.
americans want everything given to them without having to work for it. thats why americans are so jealous of people who have made it and are doing fine. they want that type of comfortablity given to them. and it all starts with school. i think students should be forced to get jobs and balance real life work while getting their education, instead of scholarships. hands out are hands out, no matter how you label them.
I worked when I went to school. 30 hours a week at least while going full-time. Got two bachelor degree and owed zero dollars. I don't think merit based scholarships make you lazy. But student loans are terrible ideas.
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Interesting statistic, but when you factor in the (much higher) minority dropout rate as well as the (higher) percentages who don't go to college...that would probably tell the whole story....
Then again, of kids under 6 right now, 49.9% are "minority". So that term is soon to be obsolete anyway.
In fact, they are less likely to receive college scholarships. And they represent about a third of the applicants, but only about 28 percent of the recipients. Caucasian students receive 72 percent of all scholarships. Minority students receive only 28 percent of all scholarships.
And my kid's white. Of course she's not going to get any scholarships.
no (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=134623124)
fair enough. the real problem for your good beer fund is scholarships tend to be spread throughout, and school prices continue to rise. federal grants though? the poor people get those, and no one else.
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the whole system is majorly fucked... the college raises its price double the rate of inflation-->government increases the loan amounts-->the college raises its price double the rate of inflation and so on and on and it goes on forever
the answer , contrary to what the president seems to think is not more loans...or lower interest rates on loans... cause colleges then just figure they can raise their cost.... that's what has been going on since the 1980s...and it aint working
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All kinds of dwight trash at the Club last night.
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smokin' buddy guy show... this was a special one for me.
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smokin' buddy guy show... this was a special one for me.
My guess is Buddy Guy is the special guest for the Stones on Monday.
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smokin' buddy guy show... this was a special one for me.
My guess is Buddy Guy is the special guest for the Stones on Monday.
Oh, that would be nice!
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smokin' buddy guy show... this was a special one for me.
My guess is Buddy Guy is the special guest for the Stones on Monday.
Oh, that would be nice!
for sure.. he has a few days before next show and i think he organized the state theatre show simply to take advantage of the fact he'd be in town for the Stones show...
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I can't keep up if the board likes or dislikes Wilco (I think it's dislike minus a few folks). Anyway, here are links to their cover set from last weekend, pretty awesome.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/eunbm763bpm8b36/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_a.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/download/8u5i56881kz4pp9/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_b.zip
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I can't keep up if the board likes or dislikes Wilco (I think it's dislike minus a few folks). Anyway, here are links to their cover set from last weekend, pretty awesome.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/eunbm763bpm8b36/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_a.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/download/8u5i56881kz4pp9/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_b.zip
My least favorite band of all time. They are the Coors Light of rock bands. I think James Ford is the only person on here who likes them.
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Why did the Lumineers cross the road?
To get to the middle.
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I can't keep up if the board likes or dislikes Wilco (I think it's dislike minus a few folks). Anyway, here are links to their cover set from last weekend, pretty awesome.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/eunbm763bpm8b36/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_a.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/download/8u5i56881kz4pp9/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_b.zip
My least favorite band of all time. They are the Coors Light of rock bands. I think James Ford is the only person on here who likes them.
If they were the Coors Light of rock bands, you'd find them absolutely amazing, no?
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I can't keep up if the board likes or dislikes Wilco (I think it's dislike minus a few folks). Anyway, here are links to their cover set from last weekend, pretty awesome.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/eunbm763bpm8b36/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_a.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/download/8u5i56881kz4pp9/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_b.zip
My least favorite band of all time. They are the Coors Light of rock bands. I think James Ford is the only person on here who likes them.
I don't really feel one way or the other about either. But if Wilco are the Coors Light of rock bands then the Lumineers are Water Light.
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My least favorite band of all time. They are the Coors Light of rock bands. I think James Ford is the only person on here who likes them.
Not quite
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Locrian... Damn what a show. I recommend any fan of metal or drone check them out live the next time they roll through.
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I can't keep up if the board likes or dislikes Wilco (I think it's dislike minus a few folks). Anyway, here are links to their cover set from last weekend, pretty awesome.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/eunbm763bpm8b36/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_a.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/download/8u5i56881kz4pp9/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_b.zip
My least favorite band of all time. They are the Coors Light of rock bands. I think James Ford is the only person on here who likes them.
If they were the Coors Light of rock bands, you'd find them absolutely amazing, no?
No Coors Light tastes like vomit flavored water. How could that be amazing?
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Any music fan with decent taste who's not under 30 or pretending to be would agree that Wilco has 50 songs that are better and more memorable than the Lumineers second best song.
I can't keep up if the board likes or dislikes Wilco (I think it's dislike minus a few folks). Anyway, here are links to their cover set from last weekend, pretty awesome.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/eunbm763bpm8b36/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_a.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/download/8u5i56881kz4pp9/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_b.zip
My least favorite band of all time. They are the Coors Light of rock bands. I think James Ford is the only person on here who likes them.
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Any music fan with decent taste who's not under 30 or pretending to be would agree that Wilco has 50 songs that are better and more memorable than the Lumineers second best song.
I can't keep up if the board likes or dislikes Wilco (I think it's dislike minus a few folks). Anyway, here are links to their cover set from last weekend, pretty awesome.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/eunbm763bpm8b36/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_a.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/download/8u5i56881kz4pp9/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_b.zip
My least favorite band of all time. They are the Coors Light of rock bands. I think James Ford is the only person on here who likes them.
Jeff Tweedy is the worst.
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Let me guess...your wife slept with him before meeting you?
Any music fan with decent taste who's not under 30 or pretending to be would agree that Wilco has 50 songs that are better and more memorable than the Lumineers second best song.
I can't keep up if the board likes or dislikes Wilco (I think it's dislike minus a few folks). Anyway, here are links to their cover set from last weekend, pretty awesome.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/eunbm763bpm8b36/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_a.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/download/8u5i56881kz4pp9/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_b.zip
My least favorite band of all time. They are the Coors Light of rock bands. I think James Ford is the only person on here who likes them.
Jeff Tweedy is the worst.
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Let me guess...your wife slept with him before meeting you?
Any music fan with decent taste who's not under 30 or pretending to be would agree that Wilco has 50 songs that are better and more memorable than the Lumineers second best song.
I can't keep up if the board likes or dislikes Wilco (I think it's dislike minus a few folks). Anyway, here are links to their cover set from last weekend, pretty awesome.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/eunbm763bpm8b36/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_a.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/download/8u5i56881kz4pp9/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_b.zip
My least favorite band of all time. They are the Coors Light of rock bands. I think James Ford is the only person on here who likes them.
Jeff Tweedy is the worst.
No. I hate his music and he is an annoying person like you.
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Any music fan with decent taste who's not under 30 or pretending to be would agree that Wilco has 50 songs that are better and more memorable than the Lumineers second best song.
I can't keep up if the board likes or dislikes Wilco (I think it's dislike minus a few folks). Anyway, here are links to their cover set from last weekend, pretty awesome.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/eunbm763bpm8b36/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_a.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/download/8u5i56881kz4pp9/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_b.zip
My least favorite band of all time. They are the Coors Light of rock bands. I think James Ford is the only person on here who likes them.
Jeff Tweedy is the worst.
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Did you actually check out the all request set list? Do you realize how much work went in to learning some 50 songs so they could play at least half of them at this show? I don't there's a band out there that would have attempted this. (Not to mention changing up their regular lists nightly)
You may not like Tweedy as a person but give him and Wilco some credit as artists.
BTW, I've seen him since the Uncle Tupelo days and have attended the 3 solid sound festivals. To me Wilco's more analogous to Hopslam than Coors Light---- a lot of substance, some tart/feisty musings, followed by a sweet, satisfying finish......
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Any music fan with decent taste who's not under 30 or pretending to be would agree that Wilco has 50 songs that are better and more memorable than the Lumineers second best song.
I can't keep up if the board likes or dislikes Wilco (I think it's dislike minus a few folks). Anyway, here are links to their cover set from last weekend, pretty awesome.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/eunbm763bpm8b36/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_a.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/download/8u5i56881kz4pp9/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_b.zip
My least favorite band of all time. They are the Coors Light of rock bands. I think James Ford is the only person on here who likes them.
Jeff Tweedy is the worst.
Atomic-
Did you actually check out the all request set list? Do you realize how much work went in to learning some 50 songs so they could play at least half of them at this show? I don't there's a band out there that would have attempted this. (Not to mention changing up their regular lists nightly)
You may not like Tweedy as a person but give him and Wilco some credit as artists.
BTW, I've seen him since the Uncle Tupelo days and have attended the 3 solid sound festivals. To me Wilco's more analogous to Hopslam than Coors Light---- a lot of substance, some tart/feisty musings, followed by a sweet, satisfying finish......
I'm glad they're changing the set lists up....last two shows I saw where pretty similar i thought.....i'm just hoping I dont have to hear heavy metal drummer again...
but seriously the setlists in this americanarama festivval have been pretty cool..
one of my bigger regrets is having e'd right before i saw them at rechers.. they opened with like 6 songs from mermaid avenue 2 but i spaced out....live and learn...
course i'm going for dylan.. wilco happens to be there
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I have to admit I'm not a huge Wilco fan. I have seen them a couple of times and was like meh. However, their Bonnaroo set this year was top notch. I think perhaps a lot of stuff they played was from the new album but it was darker and really guitar heavy. I'm like holy shit they never sounded like this the other times I've seen them. I was more then impressed along with a bunch of other people who never seen them before.
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I'm a huge fan of Jay Bennett era Wilco.... don't care for them after... they lost all the fun... they went from a rock and roll band to a prog one..
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I can't keep up if the board likes or dislikes Wilco (I think it's dislike minus a few folks). Anyway, here are links to their cover set from last weekend, pretty awesome.
thanks for sharing!
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Any music fan with decent taste who's not under 30 or pretending to be would agree that Wilco has 50 songs that are better and more memorable than the Lumineers second best song.
I can't keep up if the board likes or dislikes Wilco (I think it's dislike minus a few folks). Anyway, here are links to their cover set from last weekend, pretty awesome.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/eunbm763bpm8b36/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_a.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/download/8u5i56881kz4pp9/Wilco_-_6_21_13_cover_set_b.zip
My least favorite band of all time. They are the Coors Light of rock bands. I think James Ford is the only person on here who likes them.
Jeff Tweedy is the worst.
Atomic-
Did you actually check out the all request set list? Do you realize how much work went in to learning some 50 songs so they could play at least half of them at this show? I don't there's a band out there that would have attempted this. (Not to mention changing up their regular lists nightly)
You may not like Tweedy as a person but give him and Wilco some credit as artists.
BTW, I've seen him since the Uncle Tupelo days and have attended the 3 solid sound festivals. To me Wilco's more analogous to Hopslam than Coors Light---- a lot of substance, some tart/feisty musings, followed by a sweet, satisfying finish......
I'm glad they're changing the set lists up....last two shows I saw where pretty similar i thought.....i'm just hoping I dont have to hear heavy metal drummer again...
but seriously the setlists in this americanarama festivval have been pretty cool..
one of my bigger regrets is having e'd right before i saw them at rechers.. they opened with like 6 songs from mermaid avenue 2 but i spaced out....live and learn...
course i'm going for dylan.. wilco happens to be there
BTW, Dylan's playing the same set list every night while Wilco's really mixing it up.
Here's the actual solid sound all request list by Wilco on 6/21
1.
The Boys Are Back in Town
(Thin Lizzy cover)
2.
Cut Your Hair
(Pavement cover)
3.
In the Street
(Big Star cover)
4.
New Madrid
(Uncle Tupelo cover)
5.
Dead Flowers
(The Rolling Stones cover)
6.
Simple Twist of Fate
(Bob Dylan cover)
7.
Ripple
(Grateful Dead cover)
8.
Who Loves the Sun
(The Velvet Underground cover)
9.
And Your Bird Can Sing
(The Beatles cover)
10.
And Your Bird Can Sing
(The Beatles cover) (And Your Bird Can Sing was ? more)
11.
Psychotic Reaction
(Count Five cover)
12.
Tom Courtenay
(Yo La Tengo cover) (with Yo La Tengo)
13.
James Alley Blues
(Richard Brown cover)
14.
Waterloo Sunset
(The Kinks cover) (with Lucius)
15.
Waterloo
(ABBA cover) (with Lucius)
16.
(What's So Funny 'bout) Peace, Love and Understanding
(Nick Lowe cover)
17.
Marquee Moon
(Television cover)
18.
Happy Birthday
(Mildred J. Hill cover) (to Pat Sansone)
19.
(Don't Fear) The Reaper
(Blue Öyster Cult cover)
20.
Cinnamon Girl
(Neil Young cover)
21.
Get Lucky
(Daft Punk cover)
22.
Surrender
(Cheap Trick cover)
23.
Color Me Impressed
(The Replacements cover) (with Tommy Stinson)
24.
Kingpin
25.
Thank You Friends
(Big Star cover)
Encore:
26.
The Weight
(The Band cover) (with Lucius)
27.
Roadrunner
(The Modern Lovers cover) (with Yo La tengo
SICK!!!
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yeah i saw that bagley...
honestly, i don't see much to recommend in seeing a band do all covers. i mean the "idea" is nice.. and i guess its nice that you're getting someone nobody else is going to get.. but i'd rather see them play summer teeth or songs from the mermaid avenue cds
they played new madrid yesterday..that woulda been cool
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I gotta say that Marquee Moon cover is damn near perfect.
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Wilco doing Yo Lo Tengo? Does it get any worse than that? As for Dylan if he did covers they would most likely be way worse than the original artist. Dylan's only strength is his songwriting. I guess since Wilco haven't written anything worthy of listening to it makes sense for them do an all covers set.
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Wilco doing Yo Lo Tengo? Does it get any worse than that? As for Dylan if he did covers they would most likely be way worse than the original artist. Dylan's only strength is his songwriting. I guess since Wilco haven't written anything worthy of listening to it makes sense for them do an all covers set.
Actually, Yo La Tengo joined them for that song nimrod.
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Wilco doing Yo Lo Tengo? Does it get any worse than that? As for Dylan if he did covers they would most likely be way worse than the original artist. Dylan's only strength is his songwriting. I guess since Wilco haven't written anything worthy of listening to it makes sense for them do an all covers set.
Actually, Yo La Tengo joined them for that song nimrod.
Wow the two worst bands of all time on the stage together.
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i also do not like wilco . . . but why would i care if anybody cared, that i dont care?
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i also do not like wilco . . . but why would i care if anybody cared, that i dont care?
Great minds think alike :)
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Run The Jewels was one long, awesome show. Kool A.D. was pretty spotty though. Should have tried to get Das Racist instead. Don't they owe our area a show? From the start of eXquire to the final bars of "A Christmas Fucking Miracle" that room was electric.
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Hey Yada, is my 2011 list still giving you a chuckle?
James, I still get a good chuckle out of your top 20 2011 list. It fits a middle aged white dude to a T!!
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We saw the first two acts at the Rosslyn Jazz Fest on Saturday....the Kenny Rittenhouse Septet and Naomi Shelton and the Gospel Queens. Both very good.
My daughter remarked that "Black people sure do like concerts!"...more a reaction to the performers than the mixed crowd, I'm pretty sure.
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Hey Yada, is my 2011 list still giving you a chuckle?
James, I still get a good chuckle out of your top 20 2011 list. It fits a middle aged white dude to a T!!
Most likely... link me up or copy paste that monster.
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Here ya go, start chuckling
> 1. Raphael Saadiq-Stone Rollin'
> 2. Wilco- The Whole Love
> 3. Lucinda Williams- Blessed
> 4. Drive By Truckers- Go Go Boots
> 5. Gillian Welch- The Harrow and the Harvest
> 6. Destroyer- Kaputt
> 7. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit- Here We Rest
> 8. Fleet Foxes- Helplessness Blues
> 9. Laura Marling- A Creature I Don't Know
> 10. Tom Waits- Bad as Me
> 11. Fountains of Wayne-Sky Full of Holes
> 12. Rebirth Brass Band- Rebirth of New Orleans
> 13. Mayer Hawthorne-How Do You Do
> 14. My Morning Jacket- Circuital
> 15. TV on the Radio- Nine Types of Light
> 16. The Roots- Undun
> 17. Little Dragon- Ritual Union
> 18. Nick Lowe- The Old Magic
> 19. Fatoumata Diawara- Fatou
> 20. Trombone Shorty- For True
>
> Best reissue/compilation: Highlife Time, Volume 2: Nigerian and
> Ghanaian Classics From the Golden Years
Hey Yada, is my 2011 list still giving you a chuckle?
James, I still get a good chuckle out of your top 20 2011 list. It fits a middle aged white dude to a T!!
Most likely... link me up or copy paste that monster.
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How many of those are you still listening to?
;D ;D ;D
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On average, I listen to about two albums a day. And I probably listen to music from the last 80 years. Which doesn't leave room for me to listen to any album with any regularity. But I'd happily listen to any of them on that list.
That said, within the last year I've probably listened to all of 1-11 and two or three of the others.
How many of those are you still listening to?
;D ;D ;D
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My husband loved Savages last night. I am sad I could not be in two places at the same time!
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My husband loved Savages last night. I am sad I could not be in two places at the same time!
i feel like we are always post show bantering about the same shows.
it was good. holy shit their drummer is good.
my only complaint, because i always have a complaint, is this a band with one album, bringing nothing new to the scene, and having very little connection with their crowd. drop the pretentious act. don't make demands from your audience and don't wait 5 minutes to come out for an encore.
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They don't usually perform encores.
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Here ya go, start chuckling
> 1. Raphael Saadiq-Stone Rollin'
> 2. Wilco- The Whole Love
> 3. Lucinda Williams- Blessed
> 4. Drive By Truckers- Go Go Boots
> 5. Gillian Welch- The Harrow and the Harvest
> 6. Destroyer- Kaputt
> 7. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit- Here We Rest
> 8. Fleet Foxes- Helplessness Blues
> 9. Laura Marling- A Creature I Don't Know
> 10. Tom Waits- Bad as Me
> 11. Fountains of Wayne-Sky Full of Holes
> 12. Rebirth Brass Band- Rebirth of New Orleans
> 13. Mayer Hawthorne-How Do You Do
> 14. My Morning Jacket- Circuital
> 15. TV on the Radio- Nine Types of Light
> 16. The Roots- Undun
> 17. Little Dragon- Ritual Union
> 18. Nick Lowe- The Old Magic
> 19. Fatoumata Diawara- Fatou
> 20. Trombone Shorty- For True
>
> Best reissue/compilation: Highlife Time, Volume 2: Nigerian and
> Ghanaian Classics From the Golden Years
Hey Yada, is my 2011 list still giving you a chuckle?
James, I still get a good chuckle out of your top 20 2011 list. It fits a middle aged white dude to a T!!
Most likely... link me up or copy paste that monster.
The Fleet Foxes and Gillian Welch made my list for that year.
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They don't usually perform encores.
i'm aware. they have 11 songs.
either flip the lights immediately, or bask in the encore demand for 1 or 2 minutes and get back out there.
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Here ya go, start chuckling
> 1. Raphael Saadiq-Stone Rollin'
> 2. Wilco- The Whole Love
> 3. Lucinda Williams- Blessed
> 4. Drive By Truckers- Go Go Boots
> 5. Gillian Welch- The Harrow and the Harvest
> 6. Destroyer- Kaputt
> 7. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit- Here We Rest
> 8. Fleet Foxes- Helplessness Blues
> 9. Laura Marling- A Creature I Don't Know
> 10. Tom Waits- Bad as Me
> 11. Fountains of Wayne-Sky Full of Holes
> 12. Rebirth Brass Band- Rebirth of New Orleans
> 13. Mayer Hawthorne-How Do You Do
> 14. My Morning Jacket- Circuital
> 15. TV on the Radio- Nine Types of Light
> 16. The Roots- Undun
> 17. Little Dragon- Ritual Union
> 18. Nick Lowe- The Old Magic
> 19. Fatoumata Diawara- Fatou
> 20. Trombone Shorty- For True
>
> Best reissue/compilation: Highlife Time, Volume 2: Nigerian and
> Ghanaian Classics From the Golden Years
Hey Yada, is my 2011 list still giving you a chuckle?
James, I still get a good chuckle out of your top 20 2011 list. It fits a middle aged white dude to a T!!
Most likely... link me up or copy paste that monster.
The Fleet Foxes and Gillian Welch made my list for that year.
your opinion doesn't count.
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Here ya go, start chuckling
> 1. Raphael Saadiq-Stone Rollin'
> 2. Wilco- The Whole Love
> 3. Lucinda Williams- Blessed
> 4. Drive By Truckers- Go Go Boots
> 5. Gillian Welch- The Harrow and the Harvest
> 6. Destroyer- Kaputt
> 7. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit- Here We Rest
> 8. Fleet Foxes- Helplessness Blues
> 9. Laura Marling- A Creature I Don't Know
> 10. Tom Waits- Bad as Me
> 11. Fountains of Wayne-Sky Full of Holes
> 12. Rebirth Brass Band- Rebirth of New Orleans
> 13. Mayer Hawthorne-How Do You Do
> 14. My Morning Jacket- Circuital
> 15. TV on the Radio- Nine Types of Light
> 16. The Roots- Undun
> 17. Little Dragon- Ritual Union
> 18. Nick Lowe- The Old Magic
> 19. Fatoumata Diawara- Fatou
> 20. Trombone Shorty- For True
>
> Best reissue/compilation: Highlife Time, Volume 2: Nigerian and
> Ghanaian Classics From the Golden Years
Hey Yada, is my 2011 list still giving you a chuckle?
James, I still get a good chuckle out of your top 20 2011 list. It fits a middle aged white dude to a T!!
Most likely... link me up or copy paste that monster.
The Fleet Foxes and Gillian Welch made my list for that year.
your opinion doesn't count.
Really you bothered to post that? Why don't you re-implement your script?
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Here ya go, start chuckling
> 1. Raphael Saadiq-Stone Rollin'
> 2. Wilco- The Whole Love
> 3. Lucinda Williams- Blessed
> 4. Drive By Truckers- Go Go Boots
> 5. Gillian Welch- The Harrow and the Harvest
> 6. Destroyer- Kaputt
> 7. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit- Here We Rest
> 8. Fleet Foxes- Helplessness Blues
> 9. Laura Marling- A Creature I Don't Know
> 10. Tom Waits- Bad as Me
> 11. Fountains of Wayne-Sky Full of Holes
> 12. Rebirth Brass Band- Rebirth of New Orleans
> 13. Mayer Hawthorne-How Do You Do
> 14. My Morning Jacket- Circuital
> 15. TV on the Radio- Nine Types of Light
> 16. The Roots- Undun
> 17. Little Dragon- Ritual Union
> 18. Nick Lowe- The Old Magic
> 19. Fatoumata Diawara- Fatou
> 20. Trombone Shorty- For True
>
> Best reissue/compilation: Highlife Time, Volume 2: Nigerian and
> Ghanaian Classics From the Golden Years
Hey Yada, is my 2011 list still giving you a chuckle?
James, I still get a good chuckle out of your top 20 2011 list. It fits a middle aged white dude to a T!!
Most likely... link me up or copy paste that monster.
The Fleet Foxes and Gillian Welch made my list for that year.
your opinion doesn't count.
Really you bothered to post that? Why don't you re-implement your script?
I may, I kind of forgot about you for a few weeks when you had your melt down, left the board, and then went on vacation.
We'll see how annoying you get in the next few days.
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Here ya go, start chuckling
> 1. Raphael Saadiq-Stone Rollin'
> 2. Wilco- The Whole Love
> 3. Lucinda Williams- Blessed
> 4. Drive By Truckers- Go Go Boots
> 5. Gillian Welch- The Harrow and the Harvest
> 6. Destroyer- Kaputt
> 7. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit- Here We Rest
> 8. Fleet Foxes- Helplessness Blues
> 9. Laura Marling- A Creature I Don't Know
> 10. Tom Waits- Bad as Me
> 11. Fountains of Wayne-Sky Full of Holes
> 12. Rebirth Brass Band- Rebirth of New Orleans
> 13. Mayer Hawthorne-How Do You Do
> 14. My Morning Jacket- Circuital
> 15. TV on the Radio- Nine Types of Light
> 16. The Roots- Undun
> 17. Little Dragon- Ritual Union
> 18. Nick Lowe- The Old Magic
> 19. Fatoumata Diawara- Fatou
> 20. Trombone Shorty- For True
>
> Best reissue/compilation: Highlife Time, Volume 2: Nigerian and
> Ghanaian Classics From the Golden Years
Hey Yada, is my 2011 list still giving you a chuckle?
James, I still get a good chuckle out of your top 20 2011 list. It fits a middle aged white dude to a T!!
Most likely... link me up or copy paste that monster.
The Fleet Foxes and Gillian Welch made my list for that year.
your opinion doesn't count.
Really you bothered to post that? Why don't you re-implement your script?
I may, I kind of forgot about you for a few weeks when you had your melt down, left the board, and then went on vacation.
We'll see how annoying you get in the next few days.
I didn't have a melt-down. But I don't see how I could be anymore annoying than you. Maybe you want to block yourself.
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Here ya go, start chuckling
> 1. Raphael Saadiq-Stone Rollin'
> 2. Wilco- The Whole Love
> 3. Lucinda Williams- Blessed
> 4. Drive By Truckers- Go Go Boots
> 5. Gillian Welch- The Harrow and the Harvest
> 6. Destroyer- Kaputt
> 7. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit- Here We Rest
> 8. Fleet Foxes- Helplessness Blues
> 9. Laura Marling- A Creature I Don't Know
> 10. Tom Waits- Bad as Me
> 11. Fountains of Wayne-Sky Full of Holes
> 12. Rebirth Brass Band- Rebirth of New Orleans
> 13. Mayer Hawthorne-How Do You Do
> 14. My Morning Jacket- Circuital
> 15. TV on the Radio- Nine Types of Light
> 16. The Roots- Undun
> 17. Little Dragon- Ritual Union
> 18. Nick Lowe- The Old Magic
> 19. Fatoumata Diawara- Fatou
> 20. Trombone Shorty- For True
>
> Best reissue/compilation: Highlife Time, Volume 2: Nigerian and
> Ghanaian Classics From the Golden Years
Hey Yada, is my 2011 list still giving you a chuckle?
James, I still get a good chuckle out of your top 20 2011 list. It fits a middle aged white dude to a T!!
Most likely... link me up or copy paste that monster.
The Fleet Foxes and Gillian Welch made my list for that year.
your opinion doesn't count.
Really you bothered to post that? Why don't you re-implement your script?
I may, I kind of forgot about you for a few weeks when you had your melt down, left the board, and then went on vacation.
We'll see how annoying you get in the next few days.
I didn't have a melt-down. But I don't see how I could be anymore annoying than you. Maybe you want to block yourself.
Yes you did.
:o
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They don't usually perform encores.
i'm aware. they have 11 songs.
either flip the lights immediately, or bask in the encore demand for 1 or 2 minutes and get back out there.
agreed.
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I was already well on my way to seeing Richard Youngs at the Black Cat by the time this potential non-encore was happening at the 9:30.
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Oh you were at that? Guess I missed you. Fun time! Who knew Richard Youngs was such a funny guy?
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Oh you were at that? Guess I missed you. Fun time! Who knew Richard Youngs was such a funny guy?
Yeah - i saw you across the room but then got so caught up talking to other people after the show that I didn't get a chance to say hi-- so many awesome people there last night!
Here's a video i shot of one of his songs (the really long one) --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJYFcOlnyiA
and yeah, he was definitely a funny guy!
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that's the long song I saw at Hopscotch...
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They don't usually perform encores.
i'm aware. they have 11 songs.
either flip the lights immediately, or bask in the encore demand for 1 or 2 minutes and get back out there.
You mean they didn't play Watchtower?
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Last night's Okkervil River show was SO good-- best I've seen them. Were my eyes deceiving me, or was the drummer sporting a Skins t-shirt?
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Last Saturday's Dan Deacon/Future Islands/VideoHippos show was a real treat. VideoHippos played a fun, short set of tracks, their first set since 2010. The rain didnt keep anyone away, and by the time i got to the Ottobar (a couple songs into VideoHippos set) the place was already packed. I watched from the back, and moved towards the front while Future Islands set up.
Between sets, poetry was read. It was a benefit show for Ben O'Brien (a Wham City member, poet, video artist, and member of Nuclear Power Pants), who is sick, but I didnt catch what it actually was. While the poetry was read, hecklers were active. It was exceedingly disrespectful. It was so bad the poetry reader (i forget his name) and to stop and confront the women. They screamed "Why the F#c* is this happening?" Why is it happening? Because this is for Ben. This is to show support. Show some respect. Well, the idiots finally got their wish, as Future Islands took the stage.
This was the third time I saw Future Islands this year (and maybe the 6th time total). They sounded great (at Hopscotch the mix was horrible and almost everything was drowned out by a too-loud kickdrum) and continued their tradition from this year, playing new songs. If the crowd had been to the Metro Gallery show this year (an amazing 90 minute set) they would have known what to look forward to, new songs (also a lot of what they did at Hopscotch). Why new songs? Because they need to play these songs (currently being mixed in NYC for a new album) in front of live audiences. Some didn't have names, and all continued the Future Islands tradition of great music. They only played for around 45 minutes, and left the crowd wanting more (they did throw in a couple of old ones, which of course got the best crowd reactions, but all the old tunes were from In Evening Air (Long Flight, Tinman, and maybe one more) and none from their last, On the Water). The poet returned, but this time sans hecklers. It seemed the ladies (and about 20% of the crowd) were only there for Future Islands, and left before Dan Deacon got on the stage.
With a thinned out crowd, I grabbed one last IPA, and made my way to the stage. This was the first time I had seen Dan Deacon since Whartscape 2010 (RIP), and this was my first time seeing him solo (the Whartscape set was with the Dan Deacon Ensemble). Technically, it wasn't him solo, as he had dual drummers (including the VideoHippos drummer and someone else who I didn't recognize); one on either side of Dan's setup. And then the rocking started. I was glad a lot of people left, (though it was far from empty) as the energy immediately picked up, and the dancing started. Dan seemed to mostly be running tracks through a laptop (looked like he was using Live), with the drummers supplying the beat, and his twisted vocals courtesy of two different mics, of which he sometimes used both at once) running through various effects. The crowd was more than willing to go along with all of the activities. He split the crowd in the middle and sent out two dance leaders (Lizz King and someone else). Everyone hit the ground (I refused to kneel because i knew there was broken glass around there, so i squatted) and then mimicked the moves of their dance leaders. The whole affair had a fun air about it, like it was some kind of weird Disney program catering to Baltimore music nerds. I captured some great images from it, and need to upload them soon. This was one of my favorite nights of the year, and I am grateful I was able to get tickets before it sold out. Not just because it was so much fun, but because I was able to help out with Ben and his medical expenses (none of the musicians took a cut of anything, it was all for Ben).
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That is a good review. I don't Dan Deacon's recorded work but his live shows are fun. Future Islands are always amazing live. "Nuclear Power Pants" is a fun band as well. I am sorry that one of their members is sick.
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Thanks!
I fixed the name, I wrote this really quickly during my lunch break.
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I know it's not too cool to like singer song writers on this here board... but if anyone can name a better American singer song writer than Josh Ritter, please let me know. What a joy it is to see him perform. I saw him at a 200 person theatre in Gettysburg this weekend and was completely blown away.
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^ Bill Callahan?
How was Sam Amidon?
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Robbie Fulks>Josh Ritter
Jason Isbell>Josh Ritter
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Robbie Fulks>Josh Ritte: Will investigate, never heard of him.
Jason Isbell>Josh Ritter: LOL
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^ Bill Callahan?
How was Sam Amidon?
Didn't catch his set.
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I know it's not too cool to like singer song writers on this here board... but if anyone can name a better American singer song writer than Josh Ritter, please let me know.
Singer-songwriter is such a weird term. Like, isn't Billy Corgan technically a singer-songwriter? He sings and writes the songs. Can't we come up with a more specific term for "someone who plays acoustic guitar, generally unaccompanied"?
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^ Bill Callahan?
How was Sam Amidon?
Amidon reminded me of a contemporary Steve Martin. A bit quirky with a dry sense of humor. Talented musician-played guitar, fiddle, banjo.... Told the audience that he recently discovered a band called the Grateful Dead and that he was amazed by the fact that all that do is jam. He won me over at that point. He covered a traditional folk/blues tune Cold Rain and Snow that was a staple in the Dead's repertoire for years.
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I know it's not too cool to like singer song writers on this here board... but if anyone can name a better American singer song writer than Josh Ritter, please let me know.
Singer-songwriter is such a weird term. Like, isn't Billy Corgan technically a singer-songwriter? He sings and writes the songs. Can't we come up with a more specific term for "someone who plays acoustic guitar, generally unaccompanied"?
I like singer-songwriter. When I hear singer-songwriter it makes me know to stop paying attention to the discussion.
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^ Bill Callahan?
How was Sam Amidon?
Amidon reminded me of a contemporary Steve Martin. A bit quirky with a dry sense of humor. Talented musician-played guitar, fiddle, banjo.... Told the audience that he recently discovered a band called the Grateful Dead and that he was amazed by the fact that all that do is jam. He won me over at that point. He covered a traditional folk/blues tune Cold Rain and Snow that was a staple in the Dead's repertoire for years.
were you at the Gettysburg show? What a treat!
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I know it's not too cool to like singer song writers on this here board... but if anyone can name a better American singer song writer than Josh Ritter, please let me know.
Singer-songwriter is such a weird term. Like, isn't Billy Corgan technically a singer-songwriter? He sings and writes the songs. Can't we come up with a more specific term for "someone who plays acoustic guitar, generally unaccompanied"?
I like singer-songwriter. When I hear singer-songwriter it makes me know to stop paying attention to the discussion.
Thank you for your participation in this thread, nozzle.
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I know it's not too cool to like singer song writers on this here board... but if anyone can name a better American singer song writer than Josh Ritter, please let me know.
Singer-songwriter is such a weird term. Like, isn't Billy Corgan technically a singer-songwriter? He sings and writes the songs. Can't we come up with a more specific term for "someone who plays acoustic guitar, generally unaccompanied"?
Agree that we need some clarification here. Folk singer/songwriters under the age of 40 perhaps? Otherwise I'd have to say no one comes close to Costello or Dylan.
I was very impressed with Ritter's showmanship and stage presence, his endearingly warm smile draws you right in. Yes, I do think he's a tremendous songwriter for his age. His song structures are complex, he has quite a vocabulary, weaves good stories and virtually no piece is linear.
His two backup musicians were very talented as well.
Yada, what was that metal box that his guitar player used on a couple songs?
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I know it's not too cool to like singer song writers on this here board... but if anyone can name a better American singer song writer than Josh Ritter, please let me know.
Singer-songwriter is such a weird term. Like, isn't Billy Corgan technically a singer-songwriter? He sings and writes the songs. Can't we come up with a more specific term for "someone who plays acoustic guitar, generally unaccompanied"?
Agree that we need some clarification here. Folk singer/songwriters under the age of 40 perhaps? Otherwise I'd have to say no one comes close to Costello or Dylan.
I was very impressed with Ritter's showmanship and stage presence, his endearingly warm smile draws you right in. Yes, I do think he's a tremendous songwriter for his age. His song structures are complex, he has quite a vocabulary, weaves good stories and virtually no piece is linear.
His two backup musicians were very talented as well.
Yada, what was that metal box that his guitar player used on a couple songs?
Unfortunately, other than a layman's description of some sort of effects box, I have no clue?
Is that the first time you've seen him? I'm approaching seeing him 10 times or so since 05' and that was definitely one of my favorite evenings. The mustache'd man is a fixture in his back up band.
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I know it's not too cool to like singer song writers on this here board... but if anyone can name a better American singer song writer than Josh Ritter, please let me know.
Singer-songwriter is such a weird term. Like, isn't Billy Corgan technically a singer-songwriter? He sings and writes the songs. Can't we come up with a more specific term for "someone who plays acoustic guitar, generally unaccompanied"?
Agree that we need some clarification here. Folk singer/songwriters under the age of 40 perhaps? Otherwise I'd have to say no one comes close to Costello or Dylan.
I was very impressed with Ritter's showmanship and stage presence, his endearingly warm smile draws you right in. Yes, I do think he's a tremendous songwriter for his age. His song structures are complex, he has quite a vocabulary, weaves good stories and virtually no piece is linear.
His two backup musicians were very talented as well.
Yada, what was that metal box that his guitar player used on a couple songs?
Is Elvis Costello considered a singer-songwriter? I thought he was part of a band. Saw him at Newport Folk Festival a couple of years ago and though his show was supposed to be acoustic he played with electric guitars and had a band. He was pretty bad. I never cared for him so maybe I am not the best judge but my wife thought he was pretty bad as well.
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If Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello are the best "singer-songwriters", I guess the meaning of singer-songwriter is someone who is a good songwriter whose singing sucks.
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I know it's not too cool to like singer song writers on this here board... but if anyone can name a better American singer song writer than Josh Ritter, please let me know.
Singer-songwriter is such a weird term. Like, isn't Billy Corgan technically a singer-songwriter? He sings and writes the songs. Can't we come up with a more specific term for "someone who plays acoustic guitar, generally unaccompanied"?
Agree that we need some clarification here. Folk singer/songwriters under the age of 40 perhaps? Otherwise I'd have to say no one comes close to Costello or Dylan.
I was very impressed with Ritter's showmanship and stage presence, his endearingly warm smile draws you right in. Yes, I do think he's a tremendous songwriter for his age. His song structures are complex, he has quite a vocabulary, weaves good stories and virtually no piece is linear.
His two backup musicians were very talented as well.
Yada, what was that metal box that his guitar player used on a couple songs?
Unfortunately, other than a layman's description of some sort of effects box, I have no clue?
Is that the first time you've seen him? I'm approaching seeing him 10 times or so since 05' and that was definitely one of my favorite evenings. The mustache'd man is a fixture in his back up band.
Yep first time, well worth the ride from dc metro area. Glad I caught a good one!
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^ Bill Callahan?
How was Sam Amidon?
Amidon reminded me of a contemporary Steve Martin. A bit quirky with a dry sense of humor. Talented musician-played guitar, fiddle, banjo.... Told the audience that he recently discovered a band called the Grateful Dead and that he was amazed by the fact that all that do is jam. He won me over at that point. He covered a traditional folk/blues tune Cold Rain and Snow that was a staple in the Dead's repertoire for years.
were you at the Gettysburg show? What a treat!
I was at the Gettyburg show. I think seated venues might be better for someone like Ritter, especially in acoustic form. Really good performance, although Zach Hickman might have stolen the show with 'Mennonite Prom.'
I wish he would vary his setlist a little more - it was pretty close what he played at Bucknell the night before - but since it was the trio's third show ever, I guess it's understandable.
Ritter must be a good songwriter, because every time I hear 'Another New World' I feel sad for that ship captain and his boat for the next couple of days.
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^ Bill Callahan?
How was Sam Amidon?
Amidon reminded me of a contemporary Steve Martin. A bit quirky with a dry sense of humor. Talented musician-played guitar, fiddle, banjo.... Told the audience that he recently discovered a band called the Grateful Dead and that he was amazed by the fact that all that do is jam. He won me over at that point. He covered a traditional folk/blues tune Cold Rain and Snow that was a staple in the Dead's repertoire for years.
were you at the Gettysburg show? What a treat!
I was at the Gettyburg show. I think seated venues might be better for someone like Ritter, especially in acoustic form. Really good performance, although Zach Hickman might have stolen the show with 'Mennonite Prom.'
I wish he would vary his setlist a little more - it was pretty close what he played at Bucknell the night before - but since it was the trio's third show ever, I guess it's understandable.
Ritter must be a good songwriter, because every time I hear 'Another New World' I feel sad for that ship captain and his boat for the next couple of days.
Absolutely... I've seen him at the Birchmere before and the club multiple times, but for an acoustic evening you couldn't have asked for a more intimate venue.
Regarding the setlist, I'm not surprised... I'm assuming they learned X amount of songs for this tour and will slowly add in other tunes as they get comfortable in that setting. I loved some of the alternate arrangements as well as a lot of the tunes off of Historical Conquests... (which as whole was always my least favorite Ritter album).
Sean Hayes tonight at Iota.
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"Singer-songwriter" came up at a time when most solo pop and rock singers performed works of other writers. Record stores had "vocal" sections, often segregated by gender. Rock authenticity changed to mandate that singers sang their own songs to differentiate themselves from pop singers.
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when i think of singer songwriters, i think of losers like james taylor and carole king and sheryl crowe. god . . . barf me out.
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when i think of singer songwriters, i think of losers like james taylor and carole king and sheryl crowe. god . . . barf me out.
like I said... singer songwriters aren't too cool around these parts.
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you're not thinking very hard.
That's kind of like saying when I think if rock bands, I think of Journey and REO Speedwagon.
when i think of singer songwriters, i think of losers like james taylor and carole king and sheryl crowe. god . . . barf me out.
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Always amazes me to hear people saying Bob Dylan or Tom Waits can't sing..
I say these people can't understand what singing means..
Singing is not about having an American Idol voice... its just about communicating through song..
These same people would probably say Billie Holiday couldn't sing or something...well plenty of people know that Billie, even in her later years, could "sing"..some, Miles Davis for example, would say her singing only got better as her voice declined..
You have to separate "singing" from "the voice".. now anybody can say they don't like Bob Dylan's "voice", but to say he can't sing?
There are plenty of examples of great singing from Dylan even in these twilight years and with that gargle voice he's got..... Nettie Moore from Modern Times for example is, yes, great singing.
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I.e. Elliott Smith
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Bob Dylan and Tom Waits are two of my FAVORITES. I'm actually listening to Dylan right now.
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Craig Robinson emceed/guested/sang with the Funky Meters last night at the Hamilton... guests dropping by seems to happen more at the Hamilton
As far as the show, I really enjoyed it.... it was a strange show.. I had no idea going in, although I knew he'd had some health issues and was up there (turning 76 in a few weeks), that Art "Poppa Funk" Neville had suffered some strokes.... it almost seemed like this show was an attempt to get Art back out there and playing cause you know when you have strokes you either get out there and recover what you were doing or you're toast... anyways, it was pretty visible that Art was still suffering from the stroke's damage...at the same time it was very uplifting to see the way George Porter Jr. and the rest of the band was rallying around him trying to give him the confidence and encouragement to perform.....
some might call it rather macabre.... personally I thought it was all pretty heroic and special.. I had an Uncle who had a few strokes and eventually it killed him.. and after the second one he sort of lost the will.....
They played a lot from Rejuvenation which is my favorite record of theirs and I got Art to sign it and complete it (I'd gotten the other three at the Metermen show at the Howard)...
I understand Russel Baptiste and Brian Stoltz are supposed to be the greatest of musicians but for whatever reason I really missed Zig and Leo... but the show was really about Art and it was pretty touching seeing how George, who is of course from a younger generation and could almost be Art's son, was trying to draw Art out...
I wonder if Art played on what seemed like a Hammond organ because its easier for him now?
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Always amazes me to hear people saying Bob Dylan or Tom Waits can't sing..
I say these people can't understand what singing means..
Singing is not about having an American Idol voice... its just about communicating through song..
These same people would probably say Billie Holiday couldn't sing or something...well plenty of people know that Billie, even in her later years, could "sing"..some, Miles Davis for example, would say her singing only got better as her voice declined..
You have to separate "singing" from "the voice".. now anybody can say they don't like Bob Dylan's "voice", but to say he can't sing?
There are plenty of examples of great singing from Dylan even in these twilight years and with that gargle voice he's got..... Nettie Moore from Modern Times for example is, yes, great singing.
Sorry I like people who can sing. Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed should not be singing. There are millions of people who can sing in the world. No need to have people who can't sing sing. Geez I wish Nico sang all the songs for Velvet Underground.
Vocal Range and the ability to hit notes. Would you prefer if Ringo sang all the songs for the Beatles? I mean he definitely has a better voice than Bob Dylan but he is still very limited in range. F*ck Bob Dylan I would rather listen to Adele any day.
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when i think of singer songwriters, i think of losers like james taylor and carole king and sheryl crowe. god . . . barf me out.
like I said... singer songwriters aren't too cool around these parts.
What? Carole King's "Tapestry" is one of the best albums of all time.
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"Singer-songwriter" came up at a time when most solo pop and rock singers performed works of other writers. Record stores had "vocal" sections, often segregated by gender. Rock authenticity changed to mandate that singers sang their own songs to differentiate themselves from pop singers.
Yeah I guess we are past that now. I mean are we going to say Elvis wasn't authentic?
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Did anyone else see Atoms for Peace last night? I thought it was a fantastic show. A real treat to hear songs from The Eraser, such as "Black Swan" and "Harrowdown Hill," given the muscular full-band treatment.
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I saw Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club and thought it was great... I hope hutch doesn't get too upset about this.
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Did anyone else see Atoms for Peace last night? I thought it was a fantastic show. A real treat to hear songs from The Eraser, such as "Black Swan" and "Harrowdown Hill," given the muscular full-band treatment.
Here is a killer soundboard recording (https://mega.co.nz/#!EBF2yRpS!AvAhDxovTqiNtltUwrrzoAssS7JzBs13gp5FlNPgr3A)of an Atoms show from this summer, with a very similar setlist
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barf me out.
is that some new sexual maneuver i'm not aware of?
"my hot date with Steve ended up with us back at his place... things got hot and heavy, he totally barfed me out".
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Did anyone else see Atoms for Peace last night? I thought it was a fantastic show. A real treat to hear songs from The Eraser, such as "Black Swan" and "Harrowdown Hill," given the muscular full-band treatment.
I've seen them for their first four shows of the tour. Austin City Limits in my opinion was the best of the four. So powerful sounding and the bass was awesome. Also ACL is hell of a festival, what a great city.
;D
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I meant to post this earlier in the week, but it was great to see Middle Distance Runner out playing live again. Really enjoyed their new material, but wished they had done more than 45 minutes because they didn't dig enough into their back catalog. Bu t I think they were bumping up against the late night event, so couldn't play longer.
What I've always enjoyed about this band is their ability to combine short toe tapping/make people shimmy and shake songs, with epic set ending wall of sound songs. They definitely deserve wider recognition outside of DC.
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barf me out.
is that some new sexual maneuver i'm not aware of?
"my hot date with Steve ended up with us back at his place... things got hot and heavy, he totally barfed me out".
It's when you eat someone's ass and get a little bit of a toilet paper ball in your mouth, "barf me out."
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jesus . . . h . . . christ
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I've had to say this once since I've been back: when I am the person telling you you've blown right past common decency, you need to take a step back and think about that.
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I've had to say this once since I've been back: when I am the person telling you you've blown right past common decency, you need to take a step back and think about that.
I take it you've had a few toilet paper balls in your day, eh?
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There were a bunch of 6'5 and 6'6" guys at Junip last night. Same thing happened at Deer Tick to a lesser degree. Suddenly I feel small. Is this the future am I going to have look up to other dudes? I really don't like this. I feel emasculated. Maybe I should buy a gun.
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opening night of Benzten Ball was great. Some doofus yelled "rape apologist" during Wyatt's set and it made no sense at all. Doug Benson and Tig were both awesome. The MC they used has room for improvement though.
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How was NMH last night? I'm psyched for tonite. Trying to avoid looking at a setlist.
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I was going to post a set list picture but I will refrain. Great atmosphere, nice balance of Jeff solo versus whole band, so many instrument changes often in the same song, good energy of the band and it looks like they had been playing for last fifteen years and not on break, crowd was really onto it, watched from about ten feet from band (not sure how that compared to seeing it in the back), good mix of fuzzed out distorted rockers and more mellow fare, and I am glad I have tickets to see them again at DAR.
Atomic I looked for a 6'4 Nordic type but didn't see you...
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Wow, sounds awesome. I haven't been looking forward to a show this much in a few years.
I'm settling in for Michigan v Penn State before the concert and won't check the thread again until tomorrow, so feel free to post the setlist if you wish.
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I was able to take one picture of the stage setup (they said no pictures during the set... so I thought beforehand would be ok; it wasnt according to the security guard who rushed over and threatened to take my phone, which I put away and apologized). A few people also took stage pictures and set list pictures, but I didnt see anyone doing it during the show.
(http://distilleryimage3.s3.amazonaws.com/8082300232f911e3a2a322000ab69b6e_8.jpg)
(drum set, multiple guitars, multiple bass guitars, multiple horns (sax, trumpet, trombone, french horn, tuba, i think were all), three saws played with a bow, two accordions, one old Roland synth, one newer looking Moog Rogue, one banjo played with a bow, effects pedals, some synth on far side of stage that i couldnt make out, one xylophone... I might be missing something...
set list
Two-Headed Boy
The Fool
Holland, 1945
A Baby for Pree
Gardenhead / Leave Me Alone
Everything Is
The King of Carrot Flowers, Part One
The King of Carrot Flowers, Parts Two & Three
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
Oh Comely
Song Against Sex
Ruby Bulbs
Snow Song, Part One
Ghost
[untitled]
(The Penny Arcade in California)
Two-Headed Boy, Part Two
Encore:
Naomi
Ferris Wheel on Fire
Engine
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http://blogs.citypaper.com/noise/index.php/2013/10/live-review-neutral-milk-hotel-at-2640-space/
City Paper write up has a different set list... I am not sure which was correct.
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http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/neutral-milk-hotel/2013/2640-space-baltimore-md-73c72a19.html
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I'm settling in for Michigan v Penn State before the concert
Talk about a great show...
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Thanks Joe, I updated my post off of the set list dot fm link.
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I'm settling in for Michigan v Penn State before the concert
Talk about a great show...
As a Michigan alumni, I am literally beside myself still. 3 freaking fgs to win in and couldn't hit a damn one.
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what did you study, and how does one make it from michigan to richmond, anyway? theres too much red brick in richmond, by the way.
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what did you study, and how does one make it from michigan to richmond, anyway? theres too much red brick in richmond, by the way.
This is, respectfully, not information I choose to share on the Internet.
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i went to college at george mason, i live in the shenandoah valley for my family and the love of my life and because its fucking beautiful and has cute quaint small towns with nice names like woodstock and new market and bayse, where one can care about their craft to hopefully its full extension.
whats so fucking hard about that sir julian? the internet; who cares about it. fuck whose listening. i want them to.
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have you gone and watched hanna, julian, or at least put it on your damn netflix list, yet? you should; that good.
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Julian studied fashion on U of M.
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i gave it four stars.
have you gone and watched hanna, julian, or at least put it on your damn netflix list, yet? you should; that good.
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Just saw Pearl Jam in Charlottesville.
Had to be one of the best shows I have seen from them (seen about seven times). I wasn't planning on going because I hate that venue. I decided to track stubhub and see if I could get a cheap lower level ticket. Hour before doors, I was able to get a ticket lower level for 30 bucks. Weird how there were tons of tickets on there going for 20 bucks as well and they were better then mine. I'm hoping same kind of show for Voodoo.
;D
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Colin Meloy put on another solid solo show. First time for me at Lincoln Theater which was
a nice venue with great acoustics (though it was solo acoustic show).
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Just saw Pearl Jam in Charlottesville.
Had to be one of the best shows I have seen from them (seen about seven times). I wasn't planning on going because I hate that venue. I decided to track stubhub and see if I could get a cheap lower level ticket. Hour before doors, I was able to get a ticket lower level for 30 bucks. Weird how there were tons of tickets on there going for 20 bucks as well and they were better then mine. I'm hoping same kind of show for Voodoo.
;D
I am pissed at myself for not coming home, taking a nap, and then dragging myself out of the house to Baltimore. I probably could have rallied after the marathon.
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Baltimore show was excellent.
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Colin Meloy put on another solid solo show. First time for me at Lincoln Theater which was
a nice venue with great acoustics (though it was solo acoustic show).
I agree that Colin put on a good show, and I also was fine with the theater. My first time for a music show as well. It's sort of nice to have a seated venue for this sort of show (besides the godawful Birchmere). I had a ticket to Neko Case last week but had to miss the show.
I could see either Colin or The Decemberists several times a year and be just fine with that. Yes, that's as random a thought as it appears.
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John Fogerty was really amazing. He is really on his game. Vocals and guitar were tight.
So many hits ...it's mind blogging how many
On of my favorite moments had nothing to do with his set, but while waiting in line the dude behind me said "Man I saw Led Zepllin back in 1977, but damn I was so wasted I can only remember two songs they played"
Also nice new feature at DAR...you can bring drinks into the performance hall!
had about 5 overpriced drinks, but had them on the floor enjoying the show
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John Fogerty was really amazing. He is really on his game. Vocals and guitar were tight.
So many hits ...it's mind blogging how many
On of my favorite moments had nothing to do with his set, but while waiting in line the dude behind me said "Man I saw Led Zepllin back in 1977, but damn I was so wasted I can only remember two songs they played"
Also nice new feature at DAR...you can bring drinks into the performance hall!
had about 5 overpriced drinks, but had them on the floor enjoying the show
I loved the songs; could have done without the Vegas-style production. I give it an 8.
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Weds I went to see Lady at the Howard which was the perfect way to clear away the bad vibes of the day. Lady is now primarily Nicole Wray as the other singer Terri Walker has left the group. Nicole was the primary lead singer on the record with Terri contributing mainly the harmonies. They have a backup singer to the group who handles the harmonies nicely, but some of the lines Terri would have sang solo seem a bit awkward. Anyways, the Nicole, who has worked with Missy Elliot and Black Keys, is now clearly the star of the group as evident by the one new song the band played.
Have to say the Howard is really nice theater with great sound and sight lines. Sure hope they have resolved their service, food issues, etc. As their are some scathing online reviews of the place. At least I wasn't hustled for drinks while I was there.
On Thursday the double header at the club made me realize just how many "hits" Toad the Wet Sprocket as they played a career spanning set including several from the new album, which I've been enjoying of late. The No BS! Brass band were a lot of fun and I will definitely be checking out more of J. Roddy Walston and the Business as this my first exposure to them.
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That sounds like a good run of shows for the weekend!
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John Fogerty was really amazing. He is really on his game. Vocals and guitar were tight.
So many hits ...it's mind blogging how many
I loved the songs; could have done without the Vegas-style production. I give it an 8.
well I agree it was a little flashy
but 29 song set and a little over 2 hours, definitely feel I got my money's worth
8 is accurate (if it had been at 930...that certainly would have been a 10...but now I'm dreaming)
Really don't do any classic rock any more, but JF was always on the list of acts I wanted to see
and am glad I did
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so that high on fire show was something else
all three bands killed it and i dont think id ever seen a dc crowd that energetic. the HoF pit started the second pike played his first riff.
so much fun.
still hoping to eventually cross sleep off my bucket list but in the meantime this was a kickass alternative
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so that high on fire show was something else
all three bands killed it and i dont think id ever seen a dc crowd that energetic. the HoF pit started the second pike played his first riff.
so much fun.
still hoping to eventually cross sleep off my bucket list but in the meantime this was a kickass alternative
Nice to hear DC crowds being energetic. I saw Kvelertak at RNR back in spring and the crowd got crazy. But yeah you never know when it will be just a buncha folks standing completely still looking at their iphones. How hot did it get in RNR hotel for this one? I'm betting pits of hell hot!
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Excellent double bill at DC9 last night of Canadian artists (Sweetcell where were you?). Hayden and Doug Paisley. Definite Neil Young influence going on with Hayden (both the guitar crunch and the piano driven acoustic folk), I could tell the cover was going to be a Neil song before the first note of Powderfinger was played. Doug Paisley brought a more intimate country inflected sound which suited his well penned lyrics perfectly.
Small (45), enthusiastic (but thankfully not energetic) crowd. I guess he was too past his prime for Atomic to be there and the price was too cheap ($12) for Hutch to be there.
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Excellent double bill at DC9 last night of Canadian artists (Sweetcell where were you?). Hayden and Doug Paisley. Definite Neil Young influence going on with Hayden (both the guitar crunch and the piano driven acoustic folk), I could tell the cover was going to be a Neil song before the first note of Powderfinger was played. Doug Paisley brought a more intimate country inflected sound which suited his well penned lyrics perfectly.
Small (45), enthusiastic (but thankfully not energetic) crowd. I guess he was too past his prime for Atomic to be there and the price was too cheap ($12) for Hutch to be there.
before the first note? wow that is good!
actually i was checking out one of my favorite bands last night (flamin groovies)..close by...we could have met up!...I really enjoyed the show but of course I would as they play Chuck Berry music (you know, rock and roll...)... sadly they had sound issues...Chris Wilson kept blaming the sound guy but come on don't you guys soundcheck? U St Hall I think is a problematic venue though... with the show having to be over for the dance party to start...not very rock and rolll..
sidehatch was at hayden I think though so he can chime in I guess... you probably saw him...stocky balding 40 something dude probably wearing a too tight shirt... ;D
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Gary Clark played for about an hour and 40 minutes last night. That time FLEW by. I also think he played about 11 songs or so lol every tune broke into a guitar solo. So rad.
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so that high on fire show was something else
all three bands killed it and i dont think id ever seen a dc crowd that energetic. the HoF pit started the second pike played his first riff.
so much fun.
still hoping to eventually cross sleep off my bucket list but in the meantime this was a kickass alternative
Nice to hear DC crowds being energetic. I saw Kvelertak at RNR back in spring and the crowd got crazy. But yeah you never know when it will be just a buncha folks standing completely still looking at their iphones. How hot did it get in RNR hotel for this one? I'm betting pits of hell hot!
it was pretty hot. show looked to be fairly close to sold out but there was still plenty of room to move around. i walked to the bar and back up front towards the end of high on fire's set with no problem
would definitely go see kvelertak again on their own. they know how to get a crowd going
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dc rock live's review of the Flaming Groovies show:
It is hard to believe this is the first ever show in Washington DC for this band that formed in the 1960s. Granted, their career has not exactly been on a straight trajectory and there were many years of down time, but this rare event did bring out a good crowd tonight. But based on tonight's show, this likely will also be their last show in DC as I doubt too many people would bother coming back. It is a credible line-up with 2-3 long-time members manning the guitars and bass along with a newer drummer. And there was some of their signature energized power pop flair evident in the set. But with the awful, awful sound full of feedback, there were plenty of grumbles on stage and in the crowd. They played a lot of cover songs which was ok, although when they played "Jumpin Jack Flash", it reminded me that I only saw the Stones play this a few months ago. They had a guitar string break (with no back-up), leaving one guitarist to go solo by playing the second Byrds (Dylan penned) song of the night, "Chimes of Freedom". I am not sure there was any magic even early on, but any positive vibes were slipping away, even as some of the crowd was trying to keep it lively. I had to laugh and agree with the shout of "Nooo!" when they said they were going to another Jagger-Richards cut. "Paint It Black" came out and again reminded me of the real deal just this past summer. I decided I had enough and followed a few people out the door, not waiting for the mighty "Shake Some Action". Serves me right for not following my own advice I wrote only yesterday about shelling out $25 bucks for a name band as opposed to checking out 3-4 bands at the smaller clubs for $8. Oh well.
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dc rock live's review of the Flaming Groovies show:
It is hard to believe this is the first ever show in Washington DC for this band that formed in the 1960s. Granted, their career has not exactly been on a straight trajectory and there were many years of down time, but this rare event did bring out a good crowd tonight. But based on tonight's show, this likely will also be their last show in DC as I doubt too many people would bother coming back. It is a credible line-up with 2-3 long-time members manning the guitars and bass along with a newer drummer. And there was some of their signature energized power pop flair evident in the set. But with the awful, awful sound full of feedback, there were plenty of grumbles on stage and in the crowd. They played a lot of cover songs which was ok, although when they played "Jumpin Jack Flash", it reminded me that I only saw the Stones play this a few months ago. They had a guitar string break (with no back-up), leaving one guitarist to go solo by playing the second Byrds (Dylan penned) song of the night, "Chimes of Freedom". I am not sure there was any magic even early on, but any positive vibes were slipping away, even as some of the crowd was trying to keep it lively. I had to laugh and agree with the shout of "Nooo!" when they said they were going to another Jagger-Richards cut. "Paint It Black" came out and again reminded me of the real deal just this past summer. I decided I had enough and followed a few people out the door, not waiting for the mighty "Shake Some Action". Serves me right for not following my own advice I wrote only yesterday about shelling out $25 bucks for a name band as opposed to checking out 3-4 bands at the smaller clubs for $8. Oh well.
oh my god $25!!!!!!!!!!!!!
definitely not a great show... due to sound issues.. nobody could argue it was..
at the same time very enjoyable for longtime fans and a great show... that probably makes no sense but I'm going with it.... but they certainly wouldn't make any new converts last night
whoever wrote this doesn't know much about the Groovies.. they always play a lot of covers.. all their albums have about half covers.. the later ones even more
I would argue the Groovies made the classic rookie mistake which is kind of hard to understand but I see it all the time and was surprised they fell into the trap.. if you're having feedback and your monitors aren't working so you can't hear yourselves and one guy goes to the sound guy "turn me up!" then the next guy will do the same and the next guy and it just makes things worse.. the sound gets too loud and distorted and the feedback issues get worse.... this is what I thought happened last night.. and when they were having sound issues and feedback from the first note they should have taken five minutes to see if they could fix it.. I'm guessing given the situation (maybe one roadie? a sound guy provided by the house?) they may not have fixed the situation even then...
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Gary Clark played for about an hour and 40 minutes last night. That time FLEW by. I also think he played about 11 songs or so lol every tune broke into a guitar solo. So rad.
I went to this (Tuesday show) and enjoyed it. A bit too much guitar noodling for my taste, but I like his songs a lot. Annoying crowd around me, lots of talking and people on cell phones. It also started at 10:00 (as it was supposed to), and there were a lot of early exits.
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Gary Clark played for about an hour and 40 minutes last night. That time FLEW by. I also think he played about 11 songs or so lol every tune broke into a guitar solo. So rad.
I went to this (Tuesday show) and enjoyed it. A bit too much guitar noodling for my taste, but I like his songs a lot. Annoying crowd around me, lots of talking and people on cell phones. It also started at 10:00 (as it was supposed to), and there were a lot of early exits.
There was an insanely drunk dude next to me who was swaying like a wild man in between songs, then during songs he would yell and bump into people. I was able to move my way through the crowd down to the food window and it was fine there. I felt like a lot of people did leave early... I was able to run to the metro and catch my train though! It was close.
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Not seeing any posting about it but went up to see MBV in philly. The reviews seem positive and they should be. My only disagreement was the level of loudness by MBV. It was loud but not earsplitting imoh. Also: Dumb Numbers were awful except for Murph from Dinosuar Jr. Murph is a fucking beast on drums.
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sidehatch was at hayden I think though so he can chime in I guess... you probably saw him...stocky balding 40 something dude probably wearing a too tight shirt... ;D
sadly didn't make it...was very much planning on it then 9:00 hit and I was ready for bed (was out late in Bmore the night before catching the Sat. Nite Duets....with a crowd of 10)
not sure I like the description...
I was thinking: a Jason Statham stunt double wearing something fiendishly hip but still looking appropriate for age/build
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Mike Doughty exceeded all expectations on Friday night. Great show, played a ton of classic Soul Coughing tunes, and I enjoyed it much much more than his stale solo schtick of the past 12 years or so.
I also forgot what it was like to be in a non crammed 930 club.
Good stuff.
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mickey hart band . . . best "non crammed" experience i had at the club
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mickey hart band . . . best "non crammed" experience i had at the club
non crammed... is that a double entendre?
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is that a drink made with whiskey?
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Matthew E. White and his band put on the show of the year last night at R+R Hotel.
I saw him there a year ago which was his first time in DC and the way his band has matured is pretty mind blowing. He said they played roughly 150 shows in the past year and it shows. The addition of horns and a percussionist added a great element.
If his show next weekend wasn't on a Sunday, I'd ponder paying Julian a visit in Richmond. I think this is a band that anyone that loves music would enjoy.
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Matthew E. White and his band put on the show of the year last night at R+R Hotel.
whoa..strong words.. how do i know its not the beer talkin'?
;D
in all seriousness...awesome man... i'll have to check him out the next time..
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Matthew E. White and his band put on the show of the year last night at R+R Hotel.
whoa..strong words.. how do i know its not the beer talkin'?
;D
in all seriousness...awesome man... i'll have to check him out the next time..
I'm just being a little bold on this here Sunday... haven't even cracked a beer yet, but I'm about to.
My buddy and I were talking though and I could see this guy just completely slipping into obscurity... it would be a shame, but he's super humble and beyond talented. Anyway, hadn't seen a show that was goosebump inducing multiple times throughout the night in along time.
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was there a horn section?
he doesn't have much of a vocal range...I think Yada was just drunk. ::)
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was there a horn section?
two horns and a percussionist.
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Queens of the Stone Age basically just burnt RVA to the ground. Holy god, show of the year contender.
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richmond burnt to the ground . . . wouldnt be much of a loss.
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richmond burnt to the ground . . . wouldnt be much of a loss.
True. True.
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i dont hate you anymore. we can talk again. i have friends who went. glad it was killer show. cheerio.
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I would have loved to go to that one. I bet it was fantastic. Waiting for a DC / Baltimore date is excruciating.
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i dont hate you anymore. we can talk again.
I was completely unaware you hated me and we weren't talking at any time.
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Queens of the Stone Age basically just burnt RVA to the ground. Holy god, show of the year contender.
So jealous.
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Queens of the Stone Age basically just burnt RVA to the ground. Holy god, show of the year contender.
So awesome. That hour and a half fucking flew by. They played Better Living Through Chemistry and Lost Art Of Keeping A Secret. So happy!
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So awesome. That hour and a half fucking flew by. They played Better Living Through Chemistry and Lost Art Of Keeping A Secret. So happy!
Yeah, agreed. They hadn't been playing Lost Art on this tour, according to setlist.fm, and its my favorite song by them so I was hyped when they played it. The second half of that show, from Little Sister thru the end was straight up amazing.
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So awesome. That hour and a half fucking flew by. They played Better Living Through Chemistry and Lost Art Of Keeping A Secret. So happy!
Yeah, agreed. They hadn't been playing Lost Art on this tour, according to setlist.fm, and its my favorite song by them so I was hyped when they played it. The second half of that show, from Little Sister thru the end was straight up amazing.
Turnin On The Screw was so awesome. I was trying to remember the whole set list, but I'm sure I can find it online. I definitely thought they were going to come on at 9 or 930. We got up on the balcony and found 2 seats, were sitting for about 15 minutes and they were on at 830. Was a pleasant surprise. Would have liked to hear some stuff off their first album, but I'm not complaining. The set list was awesome.
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http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/queens-of-the-stone-age/2013/the-national-richmond-va-5bc46fb8.html
I would've really liked Regular John. I, too, was surprised by the early start. We walked in during the start of No One Knows. Monsters In A Parasol was awesome too.
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They were all awesome lol. They have 1 date in Oklahoma in May and no dates in April or through June.... I wonder if they'll ramp is up in the spring again and get a DC/Baltimore show. Gonna hang my poster up next to my other 2 when I get home! Poster nerd!
I wish everyone who wanted to go could have, because it was awesome. Fingers crossed for a local show!
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Gonna hang my poster up next to my other 2 when I get home! Poster nerd!
I didn't see any posters for sale. Was it venue-specific (the one ones I buy) or for the entire tour?
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They were venue specific, I'll post a picture when I get home. They were numbered, I believe there were only 50 or so. I have the one from Ram's Head and the one from 930 in 2005.
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How was the crowd? Was there moshing going round? Saw them in Chicago in a club and crowd went ape shit for Song For the Dead.
;D
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i dont hate you anymore. we can talk again.
I was completely unaware you hated me and we weren't talking at any time.
well . . . now you know.
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How was the crowd? Was there moshing going round? Saw them in Chicago in a club and crowd went ape shit for Song For the Dead.
;D
I was sitting up on the balcony, so I couldn't see the crowd. Everyone in the seated area on the balcony was standing up and dancing around. I know I was. I was one dude crowd surf, make it on stage, then turn right back around and stage dive.
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After the show at the Floristree last night I looked around for Killsally and then I realized I had no clue as to what he looked like.
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I thought you said you saw me at Neutral Milk Hotel?
Either way, I ended up skipping it. I heard it was amazing, and already regret that decision.
Pixies at Electric Factory last night was a fun 90 minutes. Even with the 4.5 hours of driving time, I still think I made the right choice of seeing them at Electric Factory instead of Strathmore.
I caught the last few songs of Fidlar and was glad I didnt get there any earlier.
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I thought you said you saw me at Neutral Milk Hotel?
Either way, I ended up skipping it. I heard it was amazing, and already regret that decision.
Pixies at Electric Factory last night was a fun 90 minutes. Even with the 4.5 hours of driving time, I still think I made the right choice of seeing them at Electric Factory instead of Strathmore.
I caught the last few songs of Fidlar and was glad I didnt get there any earlier.
Atomic is having a hard time keeping his schtick straight.
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Best Waxahatchee set I've caught yet. Her tweet after just about sums it up. https://twitter.com/k_crutchfield/status/426956793236189184
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I thought you said you saw me at Neutral Milk Hotel?
Either way, I ended up skipping it. I heard it was amazing, and already regret that decision.
Pixies at Electric Factory last night was a fun 90 minutes. Even with the 4.5 hours of driving time, I still think I made the right choice of seeing them at Electric Factory instead of Strathmore.
I caught the last few songs of Fidlar and was glad I didnt get there any earlier.
I was at the Pixies show last night too. I had a great time. I wasn't disappointed at the lack of encore because they did play like you said 90 minutes. Crowd was fun too, looked like the kids were having a blast moshing. Fidlar was dreadful. You didn't miss much.
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I thought you said you saw me at Neutral Milk Hotel?
Either way, I ended up skipping it. I heard it was amazing, and already regret that decision.
Pixies at Electric Factory last night was a fun 90 minutes. Even with the 4.5 hours of driving time, I still think I made the right choice of seeing them at Electric Factory instead of Strathmore.
I caught the last few songs of Fidlar and was glad I didnt get there any earlier.
I was at the Pixies show last night too. I had a great time. I wasn't disappointed at the lack of encore because they did play like you said 90 minutes. Crowd was fun too, looked like the kids were having a blast moshing. Fidlar was dreadful. You didn't miss much.
any reason why fidlar sucked? curious.
i didn't know pixies were a moshing occasion.
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I usually don't talk shit about bands, bit yeah, fidlar were pretty bad on the four songs I heard.
Fidlar sounded generic... Kind of like some bar band playing their originals instead of the covers.
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I thought you said you saw me at Neutral Milk Hotel?
Either way, I ended up skipping it. I heard it was amazing, and already regret that decision.
Pixies at Electric Factory last night was a fun 90 minutes. Even with the 4.5 hours of driving time, I still think I made the right choice of seeing them at Electric Factory instead of Strathmore.
I caught the last few songs of Fidlar and was glad I didnt get there any earlier.
I was at the Pixies show last night too. I had a great time. I wasn't disappointed at the lack of encore because they did play like you said 90 minutes. Crowd was fun too, looked like the kids were having a blast moshing. Fidlar was dreadful. You didn't miss much.
any reason why fidlar sucked? curious.
i didn't know pixies were a moshing occasion.
Fidlar just sounds like a very generic pop punky/bro rock/quasi surfy/ garage band that I imagine are from California that sings about partying, drinking, and drugs. I've heard them in some form or fashion about a hundred times over in the past. Nothing remotely interesting, catchy, or memorable about their songs. The kids up front liked them.
I didn't know the pixies inspired moshing but they did last night.
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Best Waxahatchee set I've caught yet. Her tweet after just about sums it up. https://twitter.com/k_crutchfield/status/426956793236189184
My first time seeing her tonite. Not a big fan going in but a great, great set. Liked the opener with dogs in their name too.
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Yeah I dug both openers Friday. Was looking forward to All Dogs for a while and they delivered and Cayetana was a bonus. Their singer had a Mountain Goats-esque delivery thing happening.
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Mr. Stephen Malkmus really mailed it in on Friday night at the Black Cat... my least favorite show I've ever seen of his.
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^This is how I felt about the last 930 show and why I didn't jump on tickets to Friday's show.
That St. Vincent show was pretty fucking epic. Went mostly for Holly Herndon but very happy I stuck around.
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Mr. Stephen Malkmus really mailed it in on Friday night at the Black Cat... my least favorite show I've ever seen of his.
damn... sorry to read that..what did he play?
guess it really is over...
and the new album is good too...
i wonder what is next for malkmus? wait 4 years for a new album and another tour of even smalller places? live off the wife's job? reunite pavement for new album with reunnion tour?
he's running out of options musicwise..
maybe he'll find a new career...
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Mr. Stephen Malkmus really mailed it in on Friday night at the Black Cat... my least favorite show I've ever seen of his.
damn... sorry to read that..what did he play?
guess it really is over...
and the new album is good too...
i wonder what is next for malkmus? wait 4 years for a new album and another tour of even smalller places? live off the wife's job? reunite pavement for new album with reunnion tour?
he's running out of options musicwise..
maybe he'll find a new career...
I wouldn't call it over... and I'll most likely go see him again when he rolls through town in a handful of years, but I think it was just an off night. In my opinion, it's strange seeing a band that just doesn't care and I really got that vibe the other night. That mixed with a sold out Black Cat, starting after 11pm (yes, i'm an old fart)... it just wasn't a great show.
It was heavy on tunes from the last two albums plus a few favorites like Jenny and The Ess Dog and Baby C'mon. The encore had a few really deep Pavement cuts from Watery Domestic and Perfect Sound Forever... then a Fleetwood Mac and Velvet Underground cover.
I'm all for a Pavement reunion.
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I'm all for a Pavement reunion.
This.
I think it's weird having went to both the NMH and Pavement reunion tours (who are similar in that they're both bands primarily from the 90's who waited a decade plus to finally give in and reunite). I left Pavement's show going "I would go see that band every year if they reformed permanently," and I left NMH going, "I really have no interest in seeing them again." On pure "how good was the set," they were probably even or maybe NHM was a bit more technically proficient, but I just wouldn't go see NMH again if I had the chance (unless it was free or something) whereas I'd go see Pavement every summer like some people do Pearl Jam.
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I'm all for a Pavement reunion.
This.
I think it's weird having went to both the NMH and Pavement reunion tours (who are similar in that they're both bands primarily from the 90's who waited a decade plus to finally give in and reunite). I left Pavement's show going "I would go see that band every year if they reformed permanently," and I left NMH going, "I really have no interest in seeing them again." On pure "how good was the set," they were probably even or maybe NHM was a bit more technically proficient, but I just wouldn't go see NMH again if I had the chance (unless it was free or something) whereas I'd go see Pavement every summer like some people do Pearl Jam.
Yeah... I'd see Pavement every time they rolled through town. They also have a catalog over 100 awesome songs where I'm assuming Neutral Milk Hotel plays their one boring album every show?
I do wonder how Stephen Malkmus has any money... maybe him and his wife have trust funds.
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Didn't the Pavement shows slowly devolve to where it was a mess on the last leg of shows?
P.S. Still bitter about DC getting shafted out of a Pavement show because of V-Fest. I think Joe mentioned to me that Malkmus expressed some dismay about this in Philly, too.
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I've always assumed that was the case with most indie rock musicians.
I'm all for a Pavement reunion.
This.
I think it's weird having went to both the NMH and Pavement reunion tours (who are similar in that they're both bands primarily from the 90's who waited a decade plus to finally give in and reunite). I left Pavement's show going "I would go see that band every year if they reformed permanently," and I left NMH going, "I really have no interest in seeing them again." On pure "how good was the set," they were probably even or maybe NHM was a bit more technically proficient, but I just wouldn't go see NMH again if I had the chance (unless it was free or something) whereas I'd go see Pavement every summer like some people do Pearl Jam.
Yeah... I'd see Pavement every time they rolled through town. They also have a catalog over 100 awesome songs where I'm assuming Neutral Milk Hotel plays their one boring album every show?
I do wonder how Stephen Malkmus has any money... maybe him and his wife have trust funds.
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Yeah... I'd see Pavement every time they rolled through town. They also have a catalog over 100 awesome songs where I'm assuming Neutral Milk Hotel plays their one boring album every show?
To be fair, NMH played basically every song off both LPs but yeah, I think that's probably what it comes down to for me as well.
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Didn't the Pavement shows slowly devolve to where it was a mess on the last leg of shows?
P.S. Still bitter about DC getting shafted out of a Pavement show because of V-Fest. I think Joe mentioned to me that Malkmus expressed some dismay about this in Philly, too.
I saw one show and highly enjoyed it... I wouldn't be surprised to hear that some of the shows sucked, but I think that comes down to the mood of Malkmus on a certain evening.
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I'm all for a Pavement reunion.
This.
I think it's weird having went to both the NMH and Pavement reunion tours (who are similar in that they're both bands primarily from the 90's who waited a decade plus to finally give in and reunite). I left Pavement's show going "I would go see that band every year if they reformed permanently," and I left NMH going, "I really have no interest in seeing them again." On pure "how good was the set," they were probably even or maybe NHM was a bit more technically proficient, but I just wouldn't go see NMH again if I had the chance (unless it was free or something) whereas I'd go see Pavement every summer like some people do Pearl Jam.
Funny when I saw Pavement I left halfway through as they were so boring. Neutral Milk Hotel still sounds exciting and fresh. Are you another guy on here stuck in the past?
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I'm all for a Pavement reunion.
This.
I think it's weird having went to both the NMH and Pavement reunion tours (who are similar in that they're both bands primarily from the 90's who waited a decade plus to finally give in and reunite). I left Pavement's show going "I would go see that band every year if they reformed permanently," and I left NMH going, "I really have no interest in seeing them again." On pure "how good was the set," they were probably even or maybe NHM was a bit more technically proficient, but I just wouldn't go see NMH again if I had the chance (unless it was free or something) whereas I'd go see Pavement every summer like some people do Pearl Jam.
Yeah... I'd see Pavement every time they rolled through town. They also have a catalog over 100 awesome songs where I'm assuming Neutral Milk Hotel plays their one boring album every show?
I do wonder how Stephen Malkmus has any money... maybe him and his wife have trust funds.
You are boring. Neutral Milk Hotel has more great songs one on album than Pavement did on 4. Not even close.
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Are you another guy on here stuck in the past?
I think anyone who is totally hyped over a band that hasn't put out a record in ~15 years (NMH or Pavement) is in some way stuck in the past.
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I'm all for a Pavement reunion.
This.
I think it's weird having went to both the NMH and Pavement reunion tours (who are similar in that they're both bands primarily from the 90's who waited a decade plus to finally give in and reunite). I left Pavement's show going "I would go see that band every year if they reformed permanently," and I left NMH going, "I really have no interest in seeing them again." On pure "how good was the set," they were probably even or maybe NHM was a bit more technically proficient, but I just wouldn't go see NMH again if I had the chance (unless it was free or something) whereas I'd go see Pavement every summer like some people do Pearl Jam.
Funny when I saw Pavement I left halfway through as they were so boring. Neutral Milk Hotel still sounds exciting and fresh. Are you another guy on here stuck in the past?
Every time Pavement is brought up on this here board, you make the same post.
Exciting and fresh?? LOL.
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I'm all for a Pavement reunion.
This.
I think it's weird having went to both the NMH and Pavement reunion tours (who are similar in that they're both bands primarily from the 90's who waited a decade plus to finally give in and reunite). I left Pavement's show going "I would go see that band every year if they reformed permanently," and I left NMH going, "I really have no interest in seeing them again." On pure "how good was the set," they were probably even or maybe NHM was a bit more technically proficient, but I just wouldn't go see NMH again if I had the chance (unless it was free or something) whereas I'd go see Pavement every summer like some people do Pearl Jam.
Yeah... I'd see Pavement every time they rolled through town. They also have a catalog over 100 awesome songs where I'm assuming Neutral Milk Hotel plays their one boring album every show?
I do wonder how Stephen Malkmus has any money... maybe him and his wife have trust funds.
You are boring. Neutral Milk Hotel has more great songs one on album than Pavement did on 4. Not even close.
Thanks again for your input, learn to type.
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I'm all for a Pavement reunion.
This.
I think it's weird having went to both the NMH and Pavement reunion tours (who are similar in that they're both bands primarily from the 90's who waited a decade plus to finally give in and reunite). I left Pavement's show going "I would go see that band every year if they reformed permanently," and I left NMH going, "I really have no interest in seeing them again." On pure "how good was the set," they were probably even or maybe NHM was a bit more technically proficient, but I just wouldn't go see NMH again if I had the chance (unless it was free or something) whereas I'd go see Pavement every summer like some people do Pearl Jam.
Funny when I saw Pavement I left halfway through as they were so boring. Neutral Milk Hotel still sounds exciting and fresh. Are you another guy on here stuck in the past?
Every time Pavement is brought up on this here board, you make the same post.
Exciting and fresh?? LOL.
I wouldn't have commented on Pavement as they are another boring has-been band but you somehow decided to insult Rock Gods Neutral Milk Hotel. But I suggest they do come up with another album. They might make something interesting. Anyway Malkmus' solo work is awful. I have no idea why anyone would attend his shows.
I wonder why people on here like has-been bands so much. It is quite a mystery.
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I'm all for a Pavement reunion.
This.
I think it's weird having went to both the NMH and Pavement reunion tours (who are similar in that they're both bands primarily from the 90's who waited a decade plus to finally give in and reunite). I left Pavement's show going "I would go see that band every year if they reformed permanently," and I left NMH going, "I really have no interest in seeing them again." On pure "how good was the set," they were probably even or maybe NHM was a bit more technically proficient, but I just wouldn't go see NMH again if I had the chance (unless it was free or something) whereas I'd go see Pavement every summer like some people do Pearl Jam.
Funny when I saw Pavement I left halfway through as they were so boring. Neutral Milk Hotel still sounds exciting and fresh. Are you another guy on here stuck in the past?
Every time Pavement is brought up on this here board, you make the same post.
Exciting and fresh?? LOL.
I wouldn't have commented on Pavement as they are another boring has-been band but you somehow decided to insult Rock Gods Neutral Milk Hotel. But I suggest they do come up with another album. They might make something interesting. Anyway Malkmus' solo work is awful. I have no idea why anyone would attend his shows.
I wonder why people on here like has-been bands so much. It is quite a mystery.
You're touting a band that hasn't released an album since 1998 as exciting and fresh... on top of that freshness, what else has Jeff Magnum contributed to? A few random albums throughout the 00's?
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No, guys, Atomic is right. Malkmus' solo work is far surpassed by Magnum's field recordings of Bavarian folk festivals. Let's all just admit it.
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No, guys, Atomic is right. Malkmus' solo work is far surpassed by Magnum's field recordings of Bavarian folk festivals. Let's all just admit it.
I'm willing to bet atomic has never listened to a Malkmus solo album, not enough Grapes of Wrathy feel in his outfits.
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problem with pavement reunion is that malkmus is pavement and the other dudes are kinda annoying to me...
what exactly do the other guys bring to the table? when i saw the pavement show at virgin freefest iwas like
"wait a minute,its a malkmus solo show alll but in name only!"
also i like malkmus' solo stuff a lot...i'lll take a lot of it over the last two pavement albums...
the only way it could work for me would be some pavement master album release but then agaiin we're back where we started because it would be a malkmus album
another option is malkmus could try some other band concept...but his music is so distinctive it would just sound like a malkmus solo album
anyways i'm just grateful for his music...
any way you slice it yesterday's heroes are today's zeroes.....very few exceptions to that rule..
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"wait a minute,its a malkmus solo show alll but in name only!"
I never understood this thinking. Who cares? Its like all the people who won't go see "Smashing Pumpkins" because its just Billy or just Billy and Jimmy. They're not deceiving you on the lineup. You're seeing the principal songwriter/musician play his classic songs. If you like those songs, I don't understand refusing to go because its a different bass player. Would it be more palatable if the ticket said "Billy Corgan plays the Smashing Pumpkins' Greatest Hits" or "Malkmus covers Pavement songs"? I feel like with the internet giving us ever more information about who is in bands, what they're playing on tour, etc, this argument of "its not the real band" is wearing painfully thin. Just say "I don't like Smashing Pumpkins/Pavement" instead of creating this hysterical strawman about integrity of band lineups.
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"wait a minute,its a malkmus solo show alll but in name only!"
I never understood this thinking. Who cares? Its like all the people who won't go see "Smashing Pumpkins" because its just Billy or just Billy and Jimmy. They're not deceiving you on the lineup. You're seeing the principal songwriter/musician play his classic songs. If you like those songs, I don't understand refusing to go because its a different bass player. Would it be more palatable if the ticket said "Billy Corgan plays the Smashing Pumpkins' Greatest Hits" or "Malkmus covers Pavement songs"? I feel like with the internet giving us ever more information about who is in bands, what they're playing on tour, etc, this argument of "its not the real band" is wearing painfully thin. Just say "I don't like Smashing Pumpkins/Pavement" instead of creating this hysterical strawman about integrity of band lineups.
I didn't say its not the real band!
I'd still go see "Pavement" but there is a reason Pavement ended and its that Malkmus got tired of the charade/carrying the rest of the band.
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I didn't say its not the real band!
Admittedly, I went on a slight tangent.
I agree that a "new" Pavement record would sound wildly similar to the Malkmus + Jicks solo records (which, other than the first one, I personally did not care for).
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I'm all for a Pavement reunion.
This.
I think it's weird having went to both the NMH and Pavement reunion tours (who are similar in that they're both bands primarily from the 90's who waited a decade plus to finally give in and reunite). I left Pavement's show going "I would go see that band every year if they reformed permanently," and I left NMH going, "I really have no interest in seeing them again." On pure "how good was the set," they were probably even or maybe NHM was a bit more technically proficient, but I just wouldn't go see NMH again if I had the chance (unless it was free or something) whereas I'd go see Pavement every summer like some people do Pearl Jam.
Funny when I saw Pavement I left halfway through as they were so boring. Neutral Milk Hotel still sounds exciting and fresh. Are you another guy on here stuck in the past?
Every time Pavement is brought up on this here board, you make the same post.
Exciting and fresh?? LOL.
I wouldn't have commented on Pavement as they are another boring has-been band but you somehow decided to insult Rock Gods Neutral Milk Hotel. But I suggest they do come up with another album. They might make something interesting. Anyway Malkmus' solo work is awful. I have no idea why anyone would attend his shows.
I wonder why people on here like has-been bands so much. It is quite a mystery.
You're touting a band that hasn't released an album since 1998 as exciting and fresh... on top of that freshness, what else has Jeff Magnum contributed to? A few random albums throughout the 00's?
I do love this cover (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOWyIPKV81U) but yeah, I agree on the whole. NMH is an only-need-to-see-once band until they put out new material (probably never) and Pavement would be fun to see once per year.
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"wait a minute,its a malkmus solo show alll but in name only!"
I never understood this thinking. Who cares? Its like all the people who won't go see "Smashing Pumpkins" because its just Billy or just Billy and Jimmy. They're not deceiving you on the lineup. You're seeing the principal songwriter/musician play his classic songs. If you like those songs, I don't understand refusing to go because its a different bass player. Would it be more palatable if the ticket said "Billy Corgan plays the Smashing Pumpkins' Greatest Hits" or "Malkmus covers Pavement songs"? I feel like with the internet giving us ever more information about who is in bands, what they're playing on tour, etc, this argument of "its not the real band" is wearing painfully thin. Just say "I don't like Smashing Pumpkins/Pavement" instead of creating this hysterical strawman about integrity of band lineups.
Well if they did say it was Billy Corgan playing Smashing Pumpkins it would be at a small club instead of an arena. So there is a difference and most of the fans of bands like the Smashing Pumpkins don't look up such things on the Internet.
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I would like to see Pavement do a full set, and not the 60 minutes 3pm set they played in 2010 :/ So certainly for some of us, new reunion shows would make sense; they have not covered all cities.
Anyway I was at the Malkmus show last friday. Last time I could see him was his first 2001 tour I think. 13 years later I think it was quite similar, and at least this time he didn't have only 1 album worth of songs. Like the first reviewer said, it was a bit awkward because they didn't seem to care much, but the music was fine.
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I didn't say its not the real band!
Admittedly, I went on a slight tangent.
I agree that a "new" Pavement record would sound wildly similar to the Malkmus + Jicks solo records (which, other than the first one, I personally did not care for).
I'm surprised you did not like pig lib particularly with the bonus ep cd...
i always found pavement's stuff took time to really sink in (wowee zowee anyone?) and with malkmus its the same but people by and large don't seem to give it the time... not saying you.
obviously malkmus has not recorded anythingn as immediate as crooked rain
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I didn't say its not the real band!
Admittedly, I went on a slight tangent.
I agree that a "new" Pavement record would sound wildly similar to the Malkmus + Jicks solo records (which, other than the first one, I personally did not care for).
How does a Malkmus/Pavement fan not like Pig Lib?
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cinnamon and lesbians, sounds so much some other song, like the center musical verse of the thing was directly ripped off . . . but for the life of me, i cannot figure out from which one.
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How does a Malkmus/Pavement fan not like Pig Lib?
It's not bad, but its not great, IMHO either. I haven't listened to it in a very, very long time and have no plans to ever do so again. (Although if everyone on here is hype over it, maybe I will give it another chance.) I'm not saying it's Travistan or anything tho.
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cinnamon and lesbians, sounds so much some other song, like the center musical verse of the thing was directly ripped off . . . but for the life of me, i cannot figure out from which one.
You're joking, right brah?
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How does a Malkmus/Pavement fan not like Pig Lib?
It's not bad, but its not great, IMHO either. I haven't listened to it in a very, very long time and have no plans to ever do so again. (Although if everyone on here is hype over it, maybe I will give it another chance.) I'm not saying it's Travistan or anything tho.
Admittedly, huge fan of anything he puts out but yeah... that's a perfect album. Along with Real Emotional Trash.
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cinnamon and lesbians, sounds so much some other song, like the center musical verse of the thing was directly ripped off . . . but for the life of me, i cannot figure out from which one.
You're joking, right brah?
from the first time i heard it . . . the tip of my tongue tingled with the testaments of this thing sounding like something else.
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cinnamon and lesbians, sounds so much some other song, like the center musical verse of the thing was directly ripped off . . . but for the life of me, i cannot figure out from which one.
You're joking, right brah?
from the first time i heard it . . . the tip of my tongue tingled with the testaments of this thing sounding like something else.
I'm going to bite, St. Stephen... but I think you knew that.
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HOLY CRAP!
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I think the problem with Malkmus at this point is that he?s having too much of a good time, if that makes any sense. And the persona he?s adopted and what he?s known for ? topical banter, interesting and always-different covers ? lends itself to mediocre shows. The music is secondary to the Malkmus. It?s all very loose and fun but hard to argue all that great. Did we really need a C+ version of ?Beginning to See the Light? and a failed attempt at some ancient Fleetwood Mac song? Probably not, but he likes to jam out with his buddies. I think Pavement came by its disheveled reputation more honestly and then, in fact, wasn?t all that disheveled by the end. Friday?s show was fine but left zero impression and was forgotten by the next day. (Sold-out, late-starting Friday show with a casual band on stage also isn't the great concert environment.) Malkmus?s solo catalogue is, in fact, really excellent and I?d like to see him and the band play it straight for a tour and pick the best songs and just rip through ?em, even if it means skipping the covers or even switching up the set lists all that much from show to show.
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I think the problem with Malkmus at this point is that he?s having too much of a good time, if that makes any sense. And the persona he?s adopted and what he?s known for ? topical banter, interesting and always-different covers ? lends itself to mediocre shows. The music is secondary to the Malkmus. It?s all very loose and fun but hard to argue all that great. Did we really need a C+ version of ?Beginning to See the Light? and a failed attempt at some ancient Fleetwood Mac song? Probably not, but he likes to jam out with his buddies. I think Pavement came by its disheveled reputation more honestly and then, in fact, wasn?t all that disheveled by the end. Friday?s show was fine but left zero impression and was forgotten by the next day. (Sold-out, late-starting Friday show with a casual band on stage also isn't the great concert environment.) Malkmus?s solo catalogue is, in fact, really excellent and I?d like to see him and the band play it straight for a tour and pick the best songs and just rip through ?em, even if it means skipping the covers or even switching up the set lists all that much from show to show.
Way to put my thoughts down on paper... I guess that's why they pay you the big bucks. I saw you rockin' the Buccos cap on Friday night.
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sorry I'm late to the party, but Malkmus was boring. C minus?
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This article says that the "band recently parted company with their bass player Neil Busch due to "severe health problems" so I guess it's a better way of saying it was due to drug problems.
http://www.drownedinsound.com/news/10236-trail-o-dead--lp-delayed-neil-leaves
They went downhill after kicking Neil Busch out of the band. Every band needs a drug-addled member to keep the creative tension fresh.
Well being this was my first ...AYWKUBTTOTD show...they f'n rocked hard. Was really a fun show. My ears are still ringing a bit. The did Source Tags & Codes from start to finish first then ran through a bunch of other tunes that kept the crowd going berserk.
Had pretty much the entire audience up on stage for the last song, somewhat hokey but at the same time, I really like when a band says FU to the line between the stage and audience
the 'new' bassist (been with them for 10 years now) rocked hard and even did some crowd surfing whilst still rocking the bottom end
Also the RnR hotel moved the ticket booth....so there is a lot more room in the back...so that helps a little, just a little. Sound was tight thou
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their bassist is new-ish.....joined the band in 2011 (I know this cause I was reading wiki yesterday heh)
they sounded great,..was great to hear "Baudelaire" live.
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Its nice to hear Trail of Dead are good live now. I saw them several years ago at Black Cat with Witchcraft and they were mediocre to awful. They had too many people in the band. The sound was a big blob. Crowd didn't seem into it either. I do enjoy the "Source Tags and Codes" era a lot.
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Its nice to hear Trail of Dead are good live now. I saw them several years ago at Black Cat with Witchcraft and they were mediocre to awful. They had too many people in the band. The sound was a big blob. Crowd didn't seem into it either. I do enjoy the "Source Tags and Codes" era a lot.
I saw them in 2000-2006 and then this week. I don't think it was a very good show. It was better because they crowd was into it, and they played "Source Tags and Codes" (which is the only reason I went), but otherwise, they had the same musical flaws as the last few shows.
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Downtown Boys have gotten even better. Goddam.
Go see them if you can stomach being in the Blowtel. Opening for EMA who was also great at UHall a while ago.
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saw future islands last night at the crocodile in seattle. not only were they excellent (the live version of tin man was unreal), the venue was a perfect fit, the merch table repped some DMV gems (peals LP, for instance), and i wore my 930 t-shirt and never have received so many handshakes and fist-bumps in my life.
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and i wore my 930 t-shirt and never have received so many handshakes and fist-bumps in my life.
nice!
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maybe they thought you were thatguy
and i wore my 930 t-shirt and never have received so many handshakes and fist-bumps in my life.
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i'm not sure the point of posting that.
but most people i talked to drooled over the club. thought it was cool... after i told him it was my first show at the venue, one of the croc workers talked up how great of a club 930 is and they hoped i had a similar experience. i know it's total SOP on this site to bash DC venues, but most seattle venues pan pretty hard in comparison.
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way to rep DC and 9:30! are you visiting or living in seattle?
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way to rep DC and 9:30! are you visiting or living in seattle?
;D live here. partner moved out for law school, i followed along.
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lucky guy! i'm convinced i belong there... hopefully someday!
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lucky guy! i'm convinced i belong there... hopefully someday!
i certainly feel that way. i miss living in a slightly more urban setting, but it's a fine trade-off for everything else the PNW offers.
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If you wanted urban, you should have moved to the neighborhood the Croc is in instead of the neighborhood the Tractor is in. Amirite?
lucky guy! i'm convinced i belong there... hopefully someday!
i certainly feel that way. i miss living in a slightly more urban setting, but it's a fine trade-off for everything else the PNW offers.
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you'll never meet anyone from seattle who doesn't spend 24/7 talking about how great seattle is...
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My brother hates it there and thinks a move back to upstate New York will cure his ills.
But he's an odd fellow.
I love Seattle but I'd take Portland over Seattle based on it being smaller.
you'll never meet anyone from seattle who doesn't spend 24/7 talking about how great seattle is...
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If you wanted urban, you should have moved to the neighborhood the Croc is in instead of the neighborhood the Tractor is in. Amirite?
lucky guy! i'm convinced i belong there... hopefully someday!
i certainly feel that way. i miss living in a slightly more urban setting, but it's a fine trade-off for everything else the PNW offers.
you're right, but probably won't be moving down next to the crocodile anytime soon. doesn't have much of a neighborhood feel, it's surrounded by a lot of hotels, and pricey.
you'll never meet anyone from seattle who doesn't spend 24/7 talking about how great seattle is...
i started this conversation by talking about how great DC is, you crotchety old man. but seattle is pretty great ;)
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i started this conversation by talking about how great DC is, you crotchety old man. but seattle is pretty great ;)
I'm extra aware of this Seattle bias given my partner is from Seattle.... its all I hear from her and her folks...
I must admit I did like Seattle ... just never known a place people are so proud to be from...
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i started this conversation by talking about how great DC is, you crotchety old man. but seattle is pretty great ;)
I'm extra aware of this Seattle bias given my partner is from Seattle.... its all I hear from her and her folks...
I must admit I did like Seattle ... just never known a place people are so proud to be from...
You aren't married? Are you a chick? I can't believe a chick has such awful taste in music.
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i can see where you could draw that conclusion from that post atomic, but no, hutch is not a lesbian.
at least i don't think he is.
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i started this conversation by talking about how great DC is, you crotchety old man. but seattle is pretty great ;)
I'm extra aware of this Seattle bias given my partner is from Seattle.... its all I hear from her and her folks...
I must admit I did like Seattle ... just never known a place people are so proud to be from...
i don't hear that from people very often, but rarely do i hear people complaining about the area. but locals do this post-pretentious thing on sunny days where they tell u it's always raining here.
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Kraftwerk was really cool.
But my god, was that crowded. Way too crowded. I mean, I know it was sold out and all, but I don't think I've ever seen it that filled.
(in reference to the 10pm gig, although I imagine the 6pm show wasn't much different).
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Let me be clear Seattle pride is a great thing... you want people to love where they live.....was just commenting about how it can be a bit overdone...I always consider moving to Seattle an option
My partner is my spouse and mother of my two children...we've lived together going on 12 years....maybe one day we'll get a piece of paper..I really don't care about it..... jjust about every wedding I've gone to has been a boring chore and the divorces are starting to slowly roll in among my friends who got the piece of paper...
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Kraftwerk was really cool.
But my god, was that crowded. Way too crowded. I mean, I know it was sold out and all, but I don't think I've ever seen it that filled.
(in reference to the 10pm gig, although I imagine the 6pm show wasn't much different).
The early show was super-crowded, too. Not queens-of-the-stoneage-crowded, but much more so than usual. I ended up leaving before they were done. 2 hours of being that uncomfortable was more than enough. Kraftwerk were really good though. The 3-D stuff was pretty crazy at times.
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We left a little early too. I was getting tired of people having to push past you because it was that crowded. Just a public service announcement for concert goers: During an overly packed sold out gig, you can choose between either 1) having a good spot to see the show, or 2) being able to continuously get your beer throughout the night. You can't have both.
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Right there with you on this one. The wife and I went with 1. and got our drinks before the show started. Stayed till the end of the show and by that time up stairs had thinned out a bit. The only bad we had was having to deal with the drunk guy that could not dance, but still was and bumping in to everyone. It was a great show (was at the 10pm one) and still can not believe they played two solid hours. It was money well spent. Saw them the last time they played here and that show was great, but this one was way better.
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I wonder if the downstairs was more crowded than usual due to people wanting to see the projections, as the balcony wasn't that packed where i was.
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Kraftwerk early show - we were down front leaning on the rail stage right, plenty of mobility and breathing room except for the occasional drink runners going sideways.
The 3D was great (in a cheesy 50's way) from our vantage point (especially the satellite near-collision).
I don't remember any merch last time ('04 or 5?), but after a fine dinner @ oohs & aahs (cash only) while trying to forget the hell-drive into town, I'll be fine with the free glasses.
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Let me be clear Seattle pride is a great thing... you want people to love where they live.....was just commenting about how it can be a bit overdone...I always consider moving to Seattle an option
My partner is my spouse and mother of my two children...we've lived together going on 12 years....maybe one day we'll get a piece of paper..I really don't care about it..... jjust about every wedding I've gone to has been a boring chore and the divorces are starting to slowly roll in among my friends who got the piece of paper...
Most couples who aren't married separate by the time their children are 10. Weddings are fun. Unlimited booze, dancing, and a dj. What more do you need? Anyway I think girlfriend or my babies mommy are appropriate terms.
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Most couples who aren't married separate by the time their children are 10.
Wait a minute didn't you say you were a divorcee?
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Most couples who aren't married separate by the time their children are 10.
Wait a minute didn't you say you were a divorcee?
I was married 17 years and lived with my first wife before marriage for several years. Didn't have any kids. I don't know why you are turning this around on me. Why didn't you get married before you had kids? Seems like you should just go to the court house and get married. You could have died in accident and there could have been legal problems for your babies mommy. We'll I don't really care I don't know why I am giving you advice. Just talking out my ass. Just have never heard anyone call someone of the opposite sex their partner other than members of a law firm.
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Most couples who aren't married separate by the time their children are 10.
Wait a minute didn't you say you were a divorcee?
I was married 17 years and lived with my first wife before marriage for several years. Didn't have any kids. I don't know why you are turning this around on me. Why didn't you get married before you had kids? Seems like you should just go to the court house and get married. You could have died in accident and there could have been legal problems for your babies mommy. We'll I don't really care I don't know why I am giving you advice. Just talking out my ass. Just have never heard anyone call someone of the opposite sex their partner other than members of a law firm.
Well I can let you know now......it should be somewhere in 9 years or so!
If I am in a relationship with someone and I call her my partner - and she is my legally registered partner- that is my business... if you don't like it...well....don't.
But it really takes some chutzpah for a person or imaginary computer character who had a failed marriage (was it 1 or 2 by the way?) to be carping about separation rates amongst legally unmarried couples.. and to try to diminish my partner as a mere "girlfriend" or "mommy of my babies"... boy. get the fuck out.
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Most couples who aren't married separate by the time their children are 10.
Wait a minute didn't you say you were a divorcee?
I was married 17 years and lived with my first wife before marriage for several years. Didn't have any kids. I don't know why you are turning this around on me. Why didn't you get married before you had kids? Seems like you should just go to the court house and get married. You could have died in accident and there could have been legal problems for your babies mommy. We'll I don't really care I don't know why I am giving you advice. Just talking out my ass. Just have never heard anyone call someone of the opposite sex their partner other than members of a law firm.
Well I can let you know now......it should be somewhere in 9 years or so!
If I am in a relationship with someone and I call her my partner - and she is my legally registered partner- that is my business... if you don't like it...well....don't.
But it really takes some chutzpah for a person or imaginary computer character who had a failed marriage (was it 1 or 2 by the way?) to be carping about separation rates amongst legally unmarried couples.. and to try to diminish my partner as a mere "girlfriend" or "mommy of my babies"... boy. get the fuck out.
She is your girlfriend. You aren't engaged so she isn't your fiancee. You aren't married so she isn't your wife. I don't know what your argument is. Partner is a term for people in a relationship who can't get married due to the laws restricting them from doing so. I was married 17 years in my first marriage and you have been married zero years. I don't get your point. It is easy to not have a marriage end if you have never made a commitment to anyone.
I don't care what you do. Your girlfriend is a single mom. You have avoided getting married for some reason that you aren't sharing. That seems like your issue. Don't try and put your hang ups on me.
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Partner is a term for people in a relationship who can't get married due to the laws restricting them from doing so.
False.
But I could give a shit....
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im mcloving, all this post show banter . . . i need to go, to more shows.
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well I'd love to hear anybody else's Dean Wareham show impressions but I seem to be the only one who made it?
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and hutch . . . our faux sandbox fight about venues, has nothing to do with the fact that i care about said venue and distance from it to me, in relation to the ottobar. i just do not like baltimore at all, or anything in it. i hate the inner harbor, i hate the orioles, i hate the roads, i hate john waters, i hate the wire, i hate john hopkins, i hate the crime, i hate francis scott key, i hate crab cakes, i hate edgar allen poe, i hate the ravens.
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RFTC were pretty stellar. Dan Sartain was great as well. No post-set shenanigans from him this time though.
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and hutch . . . our faux sandbox fight about venues, has nothing to do with the fact that i care about said venue and distance from it to me, in relation to the ottobar. i just do not like baltimore at all, or anything in it. i hate the inner harbor, i hate the orioles, i hate the roads, i hate john waters, i hate the wire, i hate john hopkins, i hate the crime, i hate francis scott key, i hate crab cakes, i hate edgar allen poe, i hate the ravens.
I can understand that.
I take my sons to the Kennedy Krieger Center for Autism every few months. It requires me to cut through Baltimore and see the real Baltimore... heroin addicts...emaciated women teeter tottering around looking like ghouls..... people pounding malt 45s or whatever it is they drink at 8:30 am...its a level of seediness and poverty I have not seen anywhere else....Signs advertising 2 houses for 30K..buy one get one free!....tons of boarded up abandoned row houses....police cars everywhere...I'm not talking about 10 blocks either..it is a big, big area I am describing..
whenever I hear about how the US should help X country I always think of Baltimore now...I suppose its a lot like Detroit... years and years of going to the Orioles games I never realized what so much of Baltimore really was like...
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and hutch . . . our faux sandbox fight about venues, has nothing to do with the fact that i care about said venue and distance from it to me, in relation to the ottobar. i just do not like baltimore at all, or anything in it. i hate the inner harbor, i hate the orioles, i hate the roads, i hate john waters, i hate the wire, i hate john hopkins, i hate the crime, i hate francis scott key, i hate crab cakes, i hate edgar allen poe, i hate the ravens.
I can understand that.
I take my sons to the Kennedy Krieger Center for Autism every few months. It requires me to cut through Baltimore and see the real Baltimore... heroin addicts...emaciated women teeter tottering around looking like ghouls..... people pounding malt 45s or whatever it is they drink at 8:30 am...its a level of seediness and poverty I have not seen anywhere else....Signs advertising 2 houses for 30K..buy one get one free!....tons of boarded up abandoned row houses....police cars everywhere...I'm not talking about 10 blocks either..it is a big, big area I am describing..
whenever I hear about how the US should help X country I always think of Baltimore now...I suppose its a lot like Detroit... years and years of going to the Orioles games I never realized what so much of Baltimore really was like...
Baltimore is doing great don't compare it to Detroit it makes you look like an idiot. DC is just as bad as Baltimore. I am guessing you have never been to Anacostia or northern east Dc. Look at the murders happening around 930 club area and get back to me. 930 club area has more murders than Ottobar area. Let's not start this stupid argument again.
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and hutch . . . our faux sandbox fight about venues, has nothing to do with the fact that i care about said venue and distance from it to me, in relation to the ottobar. i just do not like baltimore at all, or anything in it. i hate the inner harbor, i hate the orioles, i hate the roads, i hate john waters, i hate the wire, i hate john hopkins, i hate the crime, i hate francis scott key, i hate crab cakes, i hate edgar allen poe, i hate the ravens.
Do roads are the worst.
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I did see something really funny at the Kraftwerk show, tbh. With about 40 minutes left in the concert, I went downstairs to use the bathroom and I heard this guy retching something awful. So, I walked out and told the closest staff member, hey I think this guy is really sick in the bathroom because I wasn't certain if he was drunk or there was some slight chance this person was actually having a medical emergency. Julian ain't no snitch.
Anyway about 10 seconds after that the guy walks out I point them out to the staff member they walk up to them asking some question and the guy immediately YELLS, "yes, I was throwing up in the bathroom but I'm bulimic!" But the guy was a solid 300 pounds and clearly intoxicated. I start laughing hysterically, the staff member starts laughing hysterically, and I think they either threw the guy out or restamped his hands do he couldn't drink anymore, but it was just the funniest response there in the moment for him to claim to be bulimic and that's why he was throwing up.
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I did see something really funny at the Kraftwerk show, tbh. With about 40 minutes left in the concert, I went downstairs to use the bathroom and I heard this guy retching something awful. So, I walked out and told the closest staff member, hey I think this guy is really sick in the bathroom because I wasn't certain if he was drunk or there was some slight chance this person was actually having a medical emergency. Julian ain't no snitch.
Anyway about 10 seconds after that the guy walks out I point them out to the staff member they walk up to them asking some question and the guy immediately YELLS, "yes, I was throwing up in the bathroom but I'm bulimic!" But the guy was a solid 300 pounds and clearly intoxicated. I start laughing hysterically, the staff member starts laughing hysterically, and I think they either threw the guy out or restamped his hands do he couldn't drink anymore, but it was just the funniest response there in the moment for him to claim to be bulimic and that's why he was throwing up.
What are you,a Narc?
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I did see something really funny at the Kraftwerk show, tbh. With about 40 minutes left in the concert, I went downstairs to use the bathroom and I heard this guy retching something awful. So, I walked out and told the closest staff member, hey I think this guy is really sick in the bathroom because I wasn't certain if he was drunk or there was some slight chance this person was actually having a medical emergency. Julian ain't no snitch.
Anyway about 10 seconds after that the guy walks out I point them out to the staff member they walk up to them asking some question and the guy immediately YELLS, "yes, I was throwing up in the bathroom but I'm bulimic!" But the guy was a solid 300 pounds and clearly intoxicated. I start laughing hysterically, the staff member starts laughing hysterically, and I think they either threw the guy out or restamped his hands do he couldn't drink anymore, but it was just the funniest response there in the moment for him to claim to be bulimic and that's why he was throwing up.
What are you,a Narc?
Yes, exactly, Atomic, I'm a NARC.
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I did see something really funny at the Kraftwerk show, tbh. With about 40 minutes left in the concert, I went downstairs to use the bathroom and I heard this guy retching something awful. So, I walked out and told the closest staff member, hey I think this guy is really sick in the bathroom because I wasn't certain if he was drunk or there was some slight chance this person was actually having a medical emergency. Julian ain't no snitch.
Anyway about 10 seconds after that the guy walks out I point them out to the staff member they walk up to them asking some question and the guy immediately YELLS, "yes, I was throwing up in the bathroom but I'm bulimic!" But the guy was a solid 300 pounds and clearly intoxicated. I start laughing hysterically, the staff member starts laughing hysterically, and I think they either threw the guy out or restamped his hands do he couldn't drink anymore, but it was just the funniest response there in the moment for him to claim to be bulimic and that's why he was throwing up.
What are you,a Narc?
Yes, atomic, I'm a NARC.
Why didn't you just ask the guy if he was OK?
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Why didn't you just ask the guy if he was OK?
Because I'm a snitch, man, a SNITCH. Snitches snitch (then get stitches, possibly), ya dig?
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well I'd love to hear anybody else's Dean Wareham show impressions but I seem to be the only one who made it?
Hey Hutch,
I showed up late to this, during "Temperature's Rising". The last time I saw Dean was when he was in Luna at a 9:30 show I worked in 1997. I was unfamiliar with them, but I had seen Galaxie 500, and I enjoyed them a lot. Since then I've discovered everything he's done between Luna/Galaxie/solo. I had just come from Kraftwerk, which blew my mind...that being said, I enjoyed this show tremendously too. It seemed a little rough at a couple moments and I was a little disappointed that the solo during "Lost in Space" didn't really mimic the one on record (it's one of my all-time favorite songs), I thought the rest of it was pretty beautiful and I'm hoping that I can make to the August Black Cat show when they come back. I really enjoy Dean's stuff...great show. I'm glad that I caught the last 45 minutes.
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well I'd love to hear anybody else's Dean Wareham show impressions but I seem to be the only one who made it?
Hey Hutch,
I showed up late to this, during "Temperature's Rising". The last time I saw Dean was when he was in Luna at a 9:30 show I worked in 1997. I was unfamiliar with them, but I had seen Galaxie 500, and I enjoyed them a lot. Since then I've discovered everything he's done between Luna/Galaxie/solo. I had just come from Kraftwerk, which blew my mind...that being said, I enjoyed this show tremendously too. It seemed a little rough at a couple moments and I was a little disappointed that the solo during "Lost in Space" didn't really mimic the one on record (it's one of my all-time favorite songs), I thought the rest of it was pretty beautiful and I'm hoping that I can make to the August Black Cat show when they come back. I really enjoy Dean's stuff...great show. I'm glad that I caught the last 45 minutes.
I'm glad you made it and enjoyed it! Dean went through a rough patch but I think he's coming out OK as he settles into an elder statesman kind of role...
Hey is the Black Cat show really confirmed? Someone yelled that out and I couldn't tell what Dean was saying about it..
Did Dean play that solo on Lost in Space? I just ask cause i never keep straight who plays what but Sean Eden played some great stuff too...
Have you seen the Luna movie Tell Me Do You Miss Me?
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well I'd love to hear anybody else's Dean Wareham show impressions but I seem to be the only one who made it?
Hey Hutch,
I showed up late to this, during "Temperature's Rising". The last time I saw Dean was when he was in Luna at a 9:30 show I worked in 1997. I was unfamiliar with them, but I had seen Galaxie 500, and I enjoyed them a lot. Since then I've discovered everything he's done between Luna/Galaxie/solo. I had just come from Kraftwerk, which blew my mind...that being said, I enjoyed this show tremendously too. It seemed a little rough at a couple moments and I was a little disappointed that the solo during "Lost in Space" didn't really mimic the one on record (it's one of my all-time favorite songs), I thought the rest of it was pretty beautiful and I'm hoping that I can make to the August Black Cat show when they come back. I really enjoy Dean's stuff...great show. I'm glad that I caught the last 45 minutes.
I'm glad you made it and enjoyed it! Dean went through a rough patch but I think he's coming out OK as he settles into an elder statesman kind of role...
Hey is the Black Cat show really confirmed? Someone yelled that out and I couldn't tell what Dean was saying about it..
Did Dean play that solo on Lost in Space? I just ask cause i never keep straight who plays what but Sean Eden played some great stuff too...
Have you seen the Luna movie Tell Me Do You Miss Me?
As people like Lou Reed leave the planet, I'm so glad that there are still people Dean and bands like the Feelies. The Black Cat show isn't "officially" confirmed, but Dean did say that they were coming back in August to the BC.
I still haven't seen that movie...and I know I need to. I have a feeling I'd really enjoy it. Is it good?
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I still haven't seen that movie...and I know I need to. I have a feeling I'd really enjoy it. Is it good?
its good in a bittersweet way... any Luna fan will love it...also has some cool live footage..
if you're not against PMing me your snail mail address I will send you an extra DVD copy I have... its just sitting in my basement...
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Big Luna fan from days of yore. I didn't know what to expect from Dean. Pleasantly surprised!
Always thought that he could of jammed out a little more with Luna. I got it last Friday night.
It was as close as I'll ever get to a Velvet Underground show. Lots of nice extended fuzzy guitar breaks. Picked up his latest Jim James produced disc. Nice stuff.
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I still haven't seen that movie...and I know I need to. I have a feeling I'd really enjoy it. Is it good?
its good in a bittersweet way... any Luna fan will love it...also has some cool live footage..
if you're not against PMing me your snail mail address I will send you an extra DVD copy I have... its just sitting in my basement...
Damn...I already bought a used copy on Amazon and it just arrived today! :) Thank you though!
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if you're not against PMing me your snail mail address I will send you an extra DVD copy I have... its just sitting in my basement...
we will gladly take this off your hands.
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if you're not against PMing me your snail mail address I will send you an extra DVD copy I have... its just sitting in my basement...
we will gladly take this off your hands.
ok that is fine..... no problem
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ASMZ in Baltimore cancelled due to illness. >:( They might be back in May.
If anyone has info on DC and Philly, please share.
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Well, the Black Lips were awesome!
So glad I pulled the trigger and went to the show... but crushingly hung-over*.
*note, before being judged by James Ford for being a bad parent, my wife and daughter are out of town this week visiting her parents.
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Well, the Black Lips were awesome!
So glad I pulled the trigger and went to the show... but crushingly hung-over*.
*note, before being judged by James Ford for being a bad parent, my wife and daughter are out of town this week visiting her parents.
and you didn't go with them!?
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Well, the Black Lips were awesome!
So glad I pulled the trigger and went to the show... but crushingly hung-over*.
*note, before being judged by James Ford for being a bad parent, my wife and daughter are out of town this week visiting her parents.
and you didn't go with them!?
hahahah!! nice...
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My in laws live near the Three Floyds Brewpub.
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My in laws live near the Three Floyds Brewpub.
And you don't live in their basement?
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Anyone go to Cloud Nothings last night? Sorry to miss it..had to host relatives in from CA.
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Wish a bigger crowd had showed up for Protomartyr. Not sure the openers helped.
Anyways, they were really good. Will see them again.
Gold Bar is kinda like DC9 without the bouncy floor.
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what time did Protomartyr hit the stage?
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I completely forgot about that show. Spray Paint are great as well.
If you are going to loop, you really want to get there early for Jowe Head and the Fleeting Glimpses. Much, much better than last year and I loved last year.
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what time did Protomartyr hit the stage?
Not sure but it was pretty damn late. Just before midnight?
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If you are going to loop, you really want to get there early for Jowe Head and the Fleeting Glimpses. Much, much better than last year and I loved last year.
Anywhere other than Joe's to eat around Metro Gallery?
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Yes. Chesapeake. The Crown. Korean places. Salvadorian place.
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If you are going to loop, you really want to get there early for Jowe Head and the Fleeting Glimpses. Much, much better than last year and I loved last year.
Anywhere other than Joe's to eat around Metro Gallery?
Best place to eat is accross the street Tapas Teatro.
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Thanks - will check all of those out.
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http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/31/351496/restaurant/Station-North/Jong-Kak-Baltimore
Jong Kak is the Korean spot I would recommend.
http://thechesapeakebaltimore.com/
Chesapeake is a bit pricey, but RIGHT across from Metro Gallery.
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Loop's set was a bit short, it seemed. Not horrifically short, especially for $17. But it seemed some stuff was left out. Robert also seemed super annoyed at his bassist. Drummer had asked him to turn around at one point but that only lasted ~2 songs.
Good show.
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I think the Metro Gallery was the wrong venue for Loop....would have been better at the Ottobar.
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What was wrong with metro gallery?
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sight lines blow at metro for crowded shows
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sound is also inferior to ottobar
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I went to see Queens of the Stone Age w/ Warpaint on Thursday in San Francisco. All I can say is that I hope they finally announce something close enough in the area because I think a lot of you would really enjoy it. It was easily one of their best performances, and I've seen them a lot. "...Like Clockwork" just gets better and better. For as much as I enjoy their earlier work, the best songs of the night were things like "I Appear Missing" and "Kalopsia". And "I Wanna Make It Wit Chu".
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^ did you like Bill Graham Civic? ;D
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I preferred Jowe Head/Fleeting Glimpses "Vertical Slum>Full Moon in my Pocket>Mother Sky" to Loop's "Mother Sky." Solid Loop set but yeah they definitely cut a song or two from the usual setlist.
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sight lines blow at metro for crowded shows
Agreed. Stage is way too low and those pillars make things tight.
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I have often wondered why they don't raise the stage a foot or two. They definitely have the ceiling space...
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^ did you like Bill Graham Civic? ;D
As a venue of that size, I didn't mind it at all. My only gripes: sound was just OK. I've been spoiled lately I guess. And the merch line was kind of ridiculous. But I would definitely see another show there. I don't think the QOTSA show was even sold out though. Which makes me think maybe a venue like Merriweather or even Patriot Center would be too big for them to headline.
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Wow that was a cold noise show last night... Hey promoters, save the outdoor shows for May and beyond!
The wind was killer! It was still worth it!
(http://distilleryimage8.ak.instagram.com/185c483acb6c11e3b4da0002c9e198f8_8.jpg)
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hahaha. I wish I was at that show, sounds it was a really cool night!
In his intro, the Windup Space guy mentioned it was too bad there were
two good shows in Baltimore yesterday. Chicago Underground was good,
although with a very small crowd, and no one bothered to ask for an encore.
(short night - 60 min. - no opener). but seated and warm!
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It was really fun. Too bad about the cold - but we survived.
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sound is also inferior to ottobar
You guys complain too much. The Metro Gallery is nicer place for sold-out shows as there are less people per square foot. Plus it is cleaner. I never had problem seeing anyone there.
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But you're also pretty tall so sight lines may not let be as much old an issue.
Their couches were nice. Gotta give credit there.
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what time did Protomartyr hit the stage?
I wish I would have known about that one! Would have loved to see them!
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For posterity, I just wanted to add something here about the Foo Fighters/Trouble Funk/Bad Brains show. It was easily one of the best concerts I've seen at the 9:30 Club. Not just because it was the Foos...really, the entire evening was about as good as they come. The Bad Brains stuff sounded so tight. Having Grohl on drums didn't hurt. Really, is there any band that Grohl plays drums for that doesn't instantly improve the second he's behind the kit? Trouble Funk was fantastic. Celebratory, fun, funky, and Seth got behind the drums for that. Big Tony seems like the sweetest, nicest guy. Who doesn't love a band that sums up so much of what the history of DC's music scene is about? Then there were the Foo Fighters. Grohl's solo intro was a respectful, heartfelt salute to his heritage, his home, the roots of his being. I get why so many people love the guy. He seems humble and music is his being. Whatever he performs, his soul goes into it. But then when the rest of the band came out they tore the roof clean off the place. No new songs, a healthy amount from "Wasting Light" but a pretty diverse setlist. They played like they were at Wembley. Hell, they probably played better, a powerhouse band pretty much at their peak. 2 solid hours, and they sounded great. I can't say I'd change much about last night other than maybe Cinco de Mayo wasn't the best night to do it. Some folks must have eaten refried beans or something. STINKY.
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For posterity, I just wanted to add something here about the Foo Fighters/Trouble Funk/Bad Brains show. It was easily one of the best concerts I've seen at the 9:30 Club. Not just because it was the Foos...really, the entire evening was about as good as they come. The Bad Brains stuff sounded so tight. Having Grohl on drums didn't hurt. Really, is there any band that Grohl plays drums for that doesn't instantly improve the second he's behind the kit? Trouble Funk was fantastic. Celebratory, fun, funky, and Seth got behind the drums for that. Big Tony seems like the sweetest, nicest guy. Who doesn't love a band that sums up so much of what the history of DC's music scene is about? Then there were the Foo Fighters. Grohl's solo intro was a respectful, heartfelt salute to his heritage, his home, the roots of his being. I get why so many people love the guy. He seems humble and music is his being. Whatever he performs, his soul goes into it. But then when the rest of the band came out they tore the roof clean off the place. No new songs, a healthy amount from "Wasting Light" but a pretty diverse setlist. They played like they were at Wembley. Hell, they probably played better, a powerhouse band pretty much at their peak. 2 solid hours, and they sounded great. I can't say I'd change much about last night other than maybe Cinco de Mayo wasn't the best night to do it. Some folks must have eaten refried beans or something. STINKY.
Glad you had a good time. Trouble Funk was the highlight of the 30th anniversary show. I have never seen Bad Brains. Saw HR in the mid 80's. Sounds like a very high energy line-up.
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Did HR actually put 25% effort in or did he slack off a bit from his baseline and go a full 10%?
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Really, is there any band that Grohl plays drums for that doesn't instantly improve the second he's behind the kit?
Killing Joke and Nine Inch Nails
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Wye Oak were excellent last night; and their new tunes fit in lovely with their old ones. Jenn played bass and guitar, depending on the song. Andy did his whole "I can play keyboards and drums at the same time" deal. And bass on one song that featured a drum machine or backing track. It was a nice turn out, and I know at least one bus came down from Baltimore for it. Braids were laid back. A three-piece featuring a singer/guitarist/synth player, a drummer, and an electronics guy; they had a trip hop throwback vibe to their sound. The bass was definitely rocking the Club. I wasn't able to stay for the whole Wye Oak set (I hurt my back and was still pretty bad off yesterday, since Pilates this morning I feel a lot better) but heard they played for around 90 minutes.
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Wye Oak were excellent last night; and their new tunes fit in lovely with their old ones.
i couldn't agree more. this was my first proper wye oak show; the only other time i saw them was at merriweather opening for the national. after waiting on a friend who didn't show, i caught braids' last song. i foolishly gave up a good spot near food food and spent most of the night at the back. thankfully, the music was wonderful despite the guy who was really into grinding & commenting about how no one else was dancing :D
glad you're feeling better, hex.
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Really, is there any band that Grohl plays drums for that doesn't instantly improve the second he's behind the kit?
Killing Joke and Nine Inch Nails
That 2003 s/t KJ album with Grohl was great! I think that album reinvigorated the band. I'm still bummed I didn't get to see them at Fletcher's or Black Cat on that tour.
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Jaz was sick as hell that night. Band was great, as always.
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i'm still bitter about that black cat show they cancelled due to visa issues. saw them the previous time they came through though.
and yeah i thought the s/t kj album with grohl on drums was great
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Killing Joke was my first 930 show way back in 91.
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Mogwai was fun, earplugs were mandatory
Best sound I've seen for a Mogwai show (and first time at 9:30). It was great! although not very different to the last five tours!
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Wasn't really sure where to put this, but I was reading this review of QOTSA show from a couple nights ago. The guy says that Josh Homme's refusal to play on a Les Paul, Strat, or even an SG is detrimental to his sound up on stage. What the crap? Has anyone ever thought Josh in particular sounded the worst on stage? If anything I always wondered by Troy's guitar always seemed lower than almost everything else on stage and HE generally is playing on a Telecaster or Les Paul. Weird. Just an interesting take.
http://chicagoist.com/2014/05/07/queens_of_the_stone_age.php
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I am not a QOTSA fan but my two cents:
No. The author isnt taking into account (in regards to tone/sound): Amp model, Pedals, mic placement, settings on the sound board (maybe his channel had EQ settings different than the other guitarists) and a myriad of other factors. I am sure Josh knows what sound he wants (or his techs do) and he uses the guitar(s) best suited for it. I would never say that the only three guitars with good tones are strats, Les Pauls, and SGs. No way. That leaves out like 98% of the guitars out there. WHat about Jaguars? Jazzmasters? rickenbackers? PRS?
I am looking through a list of his equipment (http://equipboard.com/pros/josh-homme)... Not bad.
Also LOL at the author mentioning that you can get a different sound mix based on where in the club you are. Of course. That is literally every venue on Earth. It is going to be optimally mixed for the spot the sound guy is at. Any other spot might have variances because of speaker location, reverberation, etc.
Lastly, this author is pretty bad. I barely made it through the whole review. Here is my favorite awkward sentence:
The rhythm section of Jon Theodore on drums and Michael Shuman on bass is particularly impressive as they pound away at the foundation that allows the whole thing to work.
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I am not a QOTSA fan but my two cents:
No. The author isnt taking into account (in regards to tone/sound): Amp model, Pedals, mic placement, settings on the sound board (maybe his channel had EQ settings different than the other guitarists) and a myriad of other factors. I am sure Josh knows what sound he wants (or his techs do) and he uses the guitar(s) best suited for it. I would never say that the only three guitars with good tones are strats, Les Pauls, and SGs. No way. That leaves out like 98% of the guitars out there. WHat about Jaguars? Jazzmasters? rickenbackers? PRS?
I am looking through a list of his equipment (http://equipboard.com/pros/josh-homme)... Not bad.
Also LOL at the author mentioning that you can get a different sound mix based on where in the club you are. Of course. That is literally every venue on Earth. It is going to be optimally mixed for the spot the sound guy is at. Any other spot might have variances because of speaker location, reverberation, etc.
Lastly, this author is pretty bad. I barely made it through the whole review. Here is my favorite awkward sentence:
The rhythm section of Jon Theodore on drums and Michael Shuman on bass is particularly impressive as they pound away at the foundation that allows the whole thing to work.
No reviewer can really put into words what a great QOTSA performance is like. Maybe Lester Bangs, and he's dead. I'm still hopeful that they'll announce some more shows, but I'm not holding my breath.
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Mogwai was fun, earplugs were mandatory
Best sound I've seen for a Mogwai show (and first time at 9:30). It was great! although not very different to the last five tours!
I went to a Mogwai show without earplugs exactly 1 time and learned a lesson. Sound was very good last night. Of the 7 or so times I've seen them, this was the only time they didn't play Fear Satan. Bat Cat made up for it though.
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I am not a QOTSA fan but my two cents:
No. The author isnt taking into account (in regards to tone/sound): Amp model, Pedals, mic placement, settings on the sound board (maybe his channel had EQ settings different than the other guitarists) and a myriad of other factors. I am sure Josh knows what sound he wants (or his techs do) and he uses the guitar(s) best suited for it. I would never say that the only three guitars with good tones are strats, Les Pauls, and SGs. No way. That leaves out like 98% of the guitars out there. WHat about Jaguars? Jazzmasters? rickenbackers? PRS?
I am looking through a list of his equipment (http://equipboard.com/pros/josh-homme)... Not bad.
Also LOL at the author mentioning that you can get a different sound mix based on where in the club you are. Of course. That is literally every venue on Earth. It is going to be optimally mixed for the spot the sound guy is at. Any other spot might have variances because of speaker location, reverberation, etc.
Lastly, this author is pretty bad. I barely made it through the whole review. Here is my favorite awkward sentence:
The rhythm section of Jon Theodore on drums and Michael Shuman on bass is particularly impressive as they pound away at the foundation that allows the whole thing to work.
Yeah, I feel like he got the new album, and owns SFTD and his boss asked him to go review this concert. He applauds Homme's sound then says that it's a detriment to live the live experience. Whatever.
Can they just have a monthly residency at 930. How do we get that petition going.
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Mogwai was fun, earplugs were mandatory
Best sound I've seen for a Mogwai show (and first time at 9:30). It was great! although not very different to the last five tours!
I went to a Mogwai show without earplugs exactly 1 time and learned a lesson. Sound was very good last night. Of the 7 or so times I've seen them, this was the only time they didn't play Fear Satan. Bat Cat made up for it though.
The Beastie Boys at the Aragon in 1992 taught me that earplugs are necessary. My ears rang for FOUR days. I didn't want to go through that again.
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That happened to me after one of the Les Savy Fav/Enon shows at the Black Cat.
I'm so glad I wore them to Mogwai back in the early 00's. Still the loudest show I've ever attended! I probably should have doubled up for that show (earplugs and earmuffs!)
I probably should wear them since I work in environmental safety :)
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personally i think a band should never play so loud they hurt the people paying for them to play...
people should not need to wear ear plugs in order not to lose their hearing..
that ringing you hear for days is damage to your ears...tinnitus results and its a bitch..
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personally i think a band should never play so loud they hurt the people paying for them to play...
people should not need to wear ear plugs in order not to lose their hearing..
that ringing you hear for days is damage to your ears...tinnitus results and its a bitch..
Although I agree on some levels, I also understand that some artists feel their music needs a certain dB level to achieve what they're trying to do. When I saw Sugar in 1993 and they played the "Beaster" EP, the volume definitely contributed to how powerful the whole experience was. Same thing with My Bloody Valentine. I cannot imagine a "quieter" Dinosaur Jr. show because J. Mascis' guitar sounds so good cranked. Otherwise it'd just be like "Battle of the Gentle Bands", and he'd be "Featherwash".
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You call them artists, I call them assholes.
I'm with Hutch.
personally i think a band should never play so loud they hurt the people paying for them to play...
people should not need to wear ear plugs in order not to lose their hearing..
that ringing you hear for days is damage to your ears...tinnitus results and its a bitch..
Although I agree on some levels, I also understand that some artists feel their music needs a certain dB level to achieve what they're trying to do. When I saw Sugar in 1993 and they played the "Beaster" EP, the volume definitely contributed to how powerful the whole experience was. Same thing with My Bloody Valentine. I cannot imagine a "quieter" Dinosaur Jr. show because J. Mascis' guitar sounds so good cranked. Otherwise it'd just be like "Battle of the Gentle Bands", and he'd be "Featherwash".
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personally i think a band should never play so loud they hurt the people paying for them to play...
people should not need to wear ear plugs in order not to lose their hearing..
that ringing you hear for days is damage to your ears...tinnitus results and its a bitch..
People should be wearing earplugs at all shows. A typical rock concert is around 102-115dB. the OSHA permissible exposure limit is 90dB over an 8 hour work period (what you can be exposed to without wearing any hearing protection). You can be exposed to 115dB for no more than 15 minutes before you should wear earplugs. So, that is why you should wear earplugs at shows.
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I can't understand anyone not choosing to wear earplugs. I guess not everyone will lose hearing capabilities at the same rate, but this is not something I really want to test.
Even more, I can't understand why bands like Mogwai, or the venue/promoter, are not offering free earplugs at the door. Some bands did that lately, although I can't remember who. This is not an issue for most regulars here, but I didn't wear earplugs for my first two years or so of shows, assuming that "adult" promoters would not allow unacceptable levels, but now we know that no one really cares about that.
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Philly got Fear Satan AND Cody last night.
Not the best Mogwai set (I wasn't into 4 or 5 songs, esp. Mexican Grand Prix)
Best sound I've seen for a Mogwai show (and first time at 9:30). It was great! although not very different to the last five tours!
I went to a Mogwai show without earplugs exactly 1 time and learned a lesson. Sound was very good last night. Of the 7 or so times I've seen them, this was the only time they didn't play Fear Satan. Bat Cat made up for it though.
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I can't understand anyone not choosing to wear earplugs. I guess not everyone will lose hearing capabilities at the same rate, but this is not something I really want to test.
Even more, I can't understand why bands like Mogwai, or the venue/promoter, are not offering free earplugs at the door. Some bands did that lately, although I can't remember who. This is not an issue for most regulars here, but I didn't wear earplugs for my first two years or so of shows, assuming that "adult" promoters would not allow unacceptable levels, but now we know that no one really cares about that.
Agreed. Especially because earplugs are cheap. I didn't wear them when I was younger. But, I'm also deaf in my right ear, so nothing "seemed" loud to me then.
Something to also think about when you're listening to music in the car. Cars with loud music can be just as loud.
Safety lesson over for the day :)
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i'm still bitter about that black cat show they cancelled due to visa issues. saw them the previous time they came through though.
and yeah i thought the s/t kj album with grohl on drums was great
I was super bummed they missed getting their visas in time for that show! I did happen to catch them this last tour last April in Philly when they had CZAR on tour with them and between the two bands my face was melted and my ears were filled with delight.
Grohl on the KJ was an awesome and one of my favorites, but I don't think it improved Killing Joke. It wasn't like when I saw QOTSA in front of 120 or so people at the 930 Club opening for VAST. The next time they came through "Music For the Deaf" was released and Dave was on tour playing drums since he did the album. Totally different story. He made that band shine and the show was beyond sold out!
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I am not a QOTSA fan but my two cents:
No. The author isnt taking into account (in regards to tone/sound): Amp model, Pedals, mic placement, settings on the sound board (maybe his channel had EQ settings different than the other guitarists) and a myriad of other factors. I am sure Josh knows what sound he wants (or his techs do) and he uses the guitar(s) best suited for it. I would never say that the only three guitars with good tones are strats, Les Pauls, and SGs. No way. That leaves out like 98% of the guitars out there. WHat about Jaguars? Jazzmasters? rickenbackers? PRS?
I am looking through a list of his equipment (http://equipboard.com/pros/josh-homme)... Not bad.
Also LOL at the author mentioning that you can get a different sound mix based on where in the club you are. Of course. That is literally every venue on Earth. It is going to be optimally mixed for the spot the sound guy is at. Any other spot might have variances because of speaker location, reverberation, etc.
Lastly, this author is pretty bad. I barely made it through the whole review. Here is my favorite awkward sentence:
The rhythm section of Jon Theodore on drums and Michael Shuman on bass is particularly impressive as they pound away at the foundation that allows the whole thing to work.
The first time I went and saw QOTSA was because a discussion a friend and I had about their gear/amp setups and it was something I wanted to check out.
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The music sounds like SHIT if you have earplugs in. So much of the sound quality is drowned out.
Why can't the bands just play at lower volumes?
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The music sounds like SHIT if you have earplugs in. So much of the sound quality is drowned out.
Why can't the bands just play at lower volumes?
I partially agree, but I do not think it will ever become true in practice. Certainly a few of these bands want to be famous for their "full body experience". And even for instance if Mogwai played half as loud, I would still use earplugs. There are very few rock shows where I don't use earplugs.
That's one of the reason I record shows, it is sometimes much better on the recording, at a decent level, and without earplugs of course.
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Even more, I can't understand why bands like Mogwai, or the venue/promoter, are not offering free earplugs at the door. Some bands did that lately, although I can't remember who.
MBV does. If you're playing loud enough to need earplugs, you better make sure you're compensating for it. The 'Holocaust section' of 'You Made Me Realise' is worth the earplugs.
Mogwai, MBV, and Motörhead are about the only bands I have no problems wearing earplugs.
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The music sounds like SHIT if you have earplugs in. So much of the sound quality is drowned out.
Why can't the bands just play at lower volumes?
They have earplugs that dont "drown out the sound quality." But you have to pay good money for them. I have a pair of Westone earplugs. The earplugs were custom fitted to my ears. And they have a filter (-25 db). What it does is lower the volume, without compromising the sound. I had to go to an audiologist to get mine made. They ran me about $150 for the earplugs and filters. Replacement filters run $35 per filter. I recommend them to anyone who goes to a lot of shows, wants to retain their hearing, and wants to hear all of the performance with no blocking.
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http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-ETY-Plugs-Protection-Earplugs/dp/B0044DEESS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399650659&sr=8-1&keywords=etymotic+ear+plugs
For a more affordable but great ear plug, I recommend these. You can adjust how much sound you want to drown out...I find them to be really durable and excellent. If you find most ear plugs make the music sound bad, give these a try.
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sweetcell recommended a good pair a few weeks ago to me that I purchased... I think they were roughly $15 a did a helluva job compared to my old **block out snoring sounds** ear plugs.
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The music sounds like SHIT if you have earplugs in. So much of the sound quality is drowned out.
Why can't the bands just play at lower volumes?
completely agree. although i understand if you use professional high grade plugs maybe it sounds better? to me with regular ear plugs it just sounds so muffled...too bassy.. you lose all the treble or highs...i hate it..
its just plain negligent for bands to play music too loud so it hurts people and takes away their hearing or gives them tinnitus for life...
if you're going to do that you should have to warn people before the show and give them free earplugs....good ones too!...honestly maybe even print it on the tickets in big red letters.. they sure tell us we can't take pictures or anything ..they have no problems putting signs about that or having a disclaimer about this or that..but when it comes to people's hearing NOTHING.
everyone is an inexperienced concertgoer at some point! not to mention alcohol is so often involved with people's concertgoing that people are not necessarily making the brightest decisions...
here lets put on a show for you, have bars everywhere and blow out the sound for you! you're welcome!
everytime you hear ringing in your ears the next day that ain't the weather report..its permanent hearing loss.. it might not mean that much to you now but i sure do believe its going to add up when you're older....
the soundmen should really be held liable....at the end of the day they are the ones..they can say they are following the orders
the worst are the amateurish bands where one prima donna wants to be heard over the rest.. so then the other schmoe is like "no , turn me up soundman!" and it goes on like that until by the end its insanely loud and distorted all around
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The music sounds like SHIT if you have earplugs in. So much of the sound quality is drowned out.
Why can't the bands just play at lower volumes?
the soundmen should really be held liable....at the end of the day they are the ones..they can say they are following the orders
the worst are the amateurish bands where one prima donna wants to be heard over the rest.. so then the other schmoe is like "no , turn me up soundman!" and it goes on like that until by the end its insanely loud and distorted all around
I disagree. A soundman's job is to do the best with what he/she has to work with. It's a tough and thankless job because one spot in the room may sound great while other spots may be abysmal. Many times they're at the mercy of the band that is employing them. Holding them liable is ridiculous. No one buys a ticket to see a soundman do his or her job.
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The music sounds like SHIT if you have earplugs in. So much of the sound quality is drowned out.
Why can't the bands just play at lower volumes?
the soundmen should really be held liable....at the end of the day they are the ones..they can say they are following the orders
the worst are the amateurish bands where one prima donna wants to be heard over the rest.. so then the other schmoe is like "no , turn me up soundman!" and it goes on like that until by the end its insanely loud and distorted all around
I disagree. A soundman's job is to do the best with what he/she has to work with. It's a tough and thankless job because one spot in the room may sound great while other spots may be abysmal. Many times they're at the mercy of the band that is employing them. Holding them liable is ridiculous. No one buys a ticket to see a soundman do his or her job.
at the end of the day they should not move the knobs to a level that hurts people...
i don't believe in "due obedience" when it hurts others...
of course its not all black and white.. if you're that guy standing next to the speakers all night long well whaddaya expect?
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The music sounds like SHIT if you have earplugs in. So much of the sound quality is drowned out.
Why can't the bands just play at lower volumes?
the soundmen should really be held liable....at the end of the day they are the ones..they can say they are following the orders
the worst are the amateurish bands where one prima donna wants to be heard over the rest.. so then the other schmoe is like "no , turn me up soundman!" and it goes on like that until by the end its insanely loud and distorted all around
I disagree. A soundman's job is to do the best with what he/she has to work with. It's a tough and thankless job because one spot in the room may sound great while other spots may be abysmal. Many times they're at the mercy of the band that is employing them. Holding them liable is ridiculous. No one buys a ticket to see a soundman do his or her job.
at the end of the day they should not move the knobs to a level that hurts people...
i don't believe in "due obedience" when it hurts others...
of course its not all black and white.. if you're that guy standing next to the speakers all night long well whaddaya expect?
Maybe the knobs should stop at 9.
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Looking into some of those better plugs you guys recommended
these plugs (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H2F87I8?psc=1) look nice and have a good carrying case
I truly hate what the cheapo plugs do to the sound
I found myself taking them out a couple times as just sounded like I was listening to a band in another room.
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.. if you're that guy standing next to the speakers all night long well whaddaya expect?
you tend to be that guy at 930 shows :-\
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Hutch was the one who argued with me about Jesus and Mary Chain not being too loud and he was wearing ear plugs. I agree with James that bands shouldn't play so loud that you need ear plugs. I have never used any. Only a couple of bands have played so loud that I wish I had them. Jesus and Mary Chains recent show and Soundgarden show back in the early 90's come to mind off hand.
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.. if you're that guy standing next to the speakers all night long well whaddaya expect?
you tend to be that guy at 930 shows :-\
geez can't get away with anything! ;D
but with all due respect I wear earplugs...
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Hutch was the one who argued with me about Jesus and Mary Chain not being too loud and he was wearing ear plugs. I agree with James that bands shouldn't play so loud that you need ear plugs. I have never used any. Only a couple of bands have played so loud that I wish I had them. Jesus and Mary Chains recent show and Soundgarden show back in the early 90's come to mind off hand.
lies lies lies!!! ;D :D ;)
you said that it was so loud that the sound was all distorted and you couldn't hear the vocals... i said that was not true.... i then said i had some video and i had watched it and the vocals where clear.. however, i would not be surprised if the sound mix got more messed up or if it was different where you were standing...
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Maybe the knobs should stop at 9.
But these go to 11.
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Maybe the knobs should stop at 9.
But these go to 11.
Well played. I like to think you registered this account just in hopes of this one day happening.
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Elbow is a really really really good band. That is all.
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Hutch was the one who argued with me about Jesus and Mary Chain not being too loud and he was wearing ear plugs. I agree with James that bands shouldn't play so loud that you need ear plugs. I have never used any. Only a couple of bands have played so loud that I wish I had them. Jesus and Mary Chains recent show and Soundgarden show back in the early 90's come to mind off hand.
All shows are loud enough that you should be wearing earplugs. Even if you think you don't need them.
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Maybe that should be amended to "all rock shows at the 9:30 Club".
I go to shows at Jammin Java, Iota, Gypsy Sally's...never a need for earplugs. Maybe they think they don't need to make it as loud because they are smaller venues?
Hutch was the one who argued with me about Jesus and Mary Chain not being too loud and he was wearing ear plugs. I agree with James that bands shouldn't play so loud that you need ear plugs. I have never used any. Only a couple of bands have played so loud that I wish I had them. Jesus and Mary Chains recent show and Soundgarden show back in the early 90's come to mind off hand.
All shows are loud enough that you should be wearing earplugs. Even if you think you don't need them.
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I would guess that they may be okay. Only way to tell is to check with a sound level meter and/or wear a noise dosimeter at shows.
Anything 100dB and over and you should really be wearing earplugs (you can be exposed to 100dB for 2 hours before it starts to damage your hearing)
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...or wear a noise dosimeter at shows.
Now that sounds like a great way to pick up chicks ;)
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They're tiny :)
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Hutch was the one who argued with me about Jesus and Mary Chain not being too loud and he was wearing ear plugs. I agree with James that bands shouldn't play so loud that you need ear plugs. I have never used any. Only a couple of bands have played so loud that I wish I had them. Jesus and Mary Chains recent show and Soundgarden show back in the early 90's come to mind off hand.
All shows are loud enough that you should be wearing earplugs. Even if you think you don't need them.
Then why even go? I can tell you didn't need any at the Magnetic Fields.
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...or wear a noise dosimeter at shows.
Now that sounds like a great way to pick up chicks ;)
there's an app for that
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Elbow is a really really really good band. That is all.
indeed
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b1kICVxyq60/U3FGYu2nzXI/AAAAAAAAXVQ/cH1zJySa9W8/s1600/IMG_6298.JPG)
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haven't listened to the new album, but oh boy, they are a little too middle-of-the-road for me now.
John Grant was awesome, though
Elbow is a really really really good band. That is all.
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haven't listened to the new album, but oh boy, they are a little too middle-of-the-road for me now.
John Grant was awesome, though
Elbow is a really really really good band. That is all.
I tried to tell you this roughly five years ago.
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haven't listened to the new album, but oh boy, they are a little too middle-of-the-road for me now.
John Grant was awesome, though
Elbow is a really really really good band. That is all.
did you hear john grant @ u st. last summer w/full band?
that was awesome
elbow can lean a bit MOR at times, but sometimes I feel like a glass of wine instead of an i.p.a.
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^ nope, was overseas June of last year :'(
would have been nice to hear his more electronic songs
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Morcheeba was great tonight even without their DJ, who couldn't get his visa stamped in order to enter the country. In the words of the guitarist "He's just a DJ who likes to smoke dope and break the law". Haven't seen Morcheeba in awhile, but Skye is in great voice and always impressed with guitar players skills.
Have to say that if I were an warm act, I much rather being playing on a bill at the Lincoln than the club. Something about those seats that keeps the chatter down from the audience during warm act sets, where as a the club the chatter would have been more obvious. Was impressed with Conner Youngblood's set, even if it was a little rough around the edges.
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First Swans show last night. Didn't know any of the material they played but the 2 hours flew right by.
I guess my earplugs earned their keep last night - ears are barely ringing.
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I am a huge swans fan and even I couldn't recognize some of the songs. I think I only knew 3. I've only listened to the new album twice though.
i was joking beforehand that they were going to play all their 30 minute long songs...didn't expect them to really do that
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they did 2 new ones not on the new album :o
probably the best sounding Swans show at the Black Cat (out of the 3)
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Despite the volume and earplugs the sound was amazingly clear.
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was there a setlist on stage with the name of the new songs?
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this is the only thing i've seen: http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/swans/2014/black-cat-washington-dc-43c3539b.html
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Seems right.
Six songs, 126 minutes.
Top that, jambands.
I read a tweet yesterday calling them a "spooky jamband" which is not that far from the truth. :)
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Drone Jam.
I loved the set. I noticed the air was on (maybe not the whole time, but I noticed it near the merch table and by the bathrooms at different points in the night). Music was loud and clear.
Gira seemed like a nice guy. He was signing stuff after the show and I was able to snag a poster and an autograph.
Plus I got to hang with showlist, which is always cool!
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Drone Jam.
I loved the set. I noticed the air was on (maybe not the whole time, but I noticed it near the merch table and by the bathrooms at different points in the night). Music was loud and clear.
Gira seemed like a nice guy. He was signing stuff after the show and I was able to snag a poster and an autograph.
Plus I got to hang with showlist, which is always cool!
did you get the showlist doormat?
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Doormat? You mean the bottle opener? I got that a long time ago.
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Drone Jam.
I loved the set. I noticed the air was on (maybe not the whole time, but I noticed it near the merch table and by the bathrooms at different points in the night). Music was loud and clear.
Gira seemed like a nice guy. He was signing stuff after the show and I was able to snag a poster and an autograph.
Plus I got to hang with showlist, which is always cool!
I pre-ordered the cd/dvd from 'young god' and it arrived pre-signed, a nice surprise
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Yeah he seems pretty personable. Another friend got a copy of his novel signed.
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I noticed the air was on (maybe not the whole time, but I noticed it near the merch table and by the bathrooms at different points in the night).
Came on around the 3rd song. I was, mercifully, right under a vent so the remainder of the set was pretty comfortable. Was getting pretty unbearable up until then.
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It went on less than 1 second after I told Joe it was hot as shit. Doubt my comment had anything to do with it but the timing was pretty funny.
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Modest Mouse was really good last night. Least sloppy I've ever seen them and a nice mix of songs from all the LPs.
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The High Zero fundraiser show was a lot of fun. Matmos played some "experiments" they are getting ready for playing in Europe this summer. The songs sounded great, the videos were entertaining, and the guys were really nice (took time to talk to us about random stuff while getting ready to play, and let me and Azag sit on the stage while they performed (most of the crowd sat on the ground for their set, per the band's request)).
Dan Deacon did a cool quadraphonic sounds set. No songs, just bleeps and bloops soaring overhead.
Horse Lords rocked as always.
my vantage point for Matmos
(http://photos-d.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-prn/927959_246187648917707_442859553_n.jpg)
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my vantage point for Matmos
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you look angry...
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What? I am not in either picture that I posted. Or are you referring to my Instagram account?
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What? I am not in either picture that I posted. Or are you referring to my Instagram account?
oh...that balding guy is not you then?
well nevermind....
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No, that is Martin from Matmos. I was taking the pictures, from the front of the stage.
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No, that is Martin from Matmos. I was taking the pictures, from the front of the stage.
I got nothing. ;)
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[quote author=престижний Мисливець на відьом link=topic=22716.msg387179#msg387179
Dan Deacon did a cool quadraphonic sounds set. No songs, just bleeps and bloops soaring overhead.
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No songs? Just bleeps? This guy has everyone hoodwinked.
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No, that is Martin from Matmos. I was taking the pictures, from the front of the stage.
Stage...looks like my set up at work?!
- the mic and projector screen
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It was a special Dan Deacon set. Normally he plays actual songs.
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dan deacon is reading this, and he just, spit out his evian, hearing that you called his normal music, normal.
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dan deacon is reading this, and he just, spit out his evian, hearing that you called his normal music, normal.
Dan Deacons reading comprehension, must be, poor, because that's not, what престижний, Мисливець на відьом, said at all.
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Yep. I didn't call his songs normal; I said normally (usually) he performs actual songs (written songs from his albums) instead of this set which was an improvised experimental one that was focusing on sounds moving around the room.
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actual equals normal
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No, I used actual to infer "real." Real doesn't have to equal normal.
Plenty of real people aren't normal.
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Yep. I didn't call his songs normal; I said normally (usually) he performs actual songs (written songs from his albums) instead of this set which was an improvised experimental one that was focusing on sounds moving around the room.
I would like to set up speakers with random bleeps and bloops and have people pay money to come listen to them. In my life, it's called a hearing test. (which I always fail since I can't hear out of one ear!)
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I think the Old 97's/Lydia Loveless show Saturday probably had the highest percentage of 40+ dorks of any club show I've ever been to in DC. It was really quite endearding to see so many middle aged people digging a show, with numerous aging bladder breaks being taken.
Lydia and her band were a whole hairy mess of fun. The set focused on her most recent album and ep. Wish they had played some older stuff, but maybe she'll be back in the area as a headliner and break some of the old stuff out.
Old 97's played with renewed energy. Rhett is still an amazing frontman, even at the old age of 42. I really love their new album from front to back, They played 8 of the 12 songs on it, I was sad they left a couple of my favorites off the set list. Great selection of 20 older songs, and a Clash cover to boot.
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MAN! Red Fang was freaking AWESOME. They went on early and played for about an hour and 10 minutes or so? Lots of stuff off the new album, but they played their old stuff so huge. So much energy. The crowd wasn't as aggressive as I thought they were going to be. I stayed near the back, but was still jumping around having a blast. No encore, which I was bummed about, but still very awesome. One weird thing about the show, I think the opening band was LOUDER than Red Fang was... Their music was also incoherent as hell. It sounded like something that was clearly meant to be recorded and listened to and not experienced.... Regardless, fun time.
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even at the old age of 42.
you're joking right?
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even at the old age of 42.
you're joking right?
You mean he doesn't look like this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqjw1MWQsB4) anymore
this is the shot, but can't get it to work in here
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/117445502756717842/
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MAN! Red Fang was freaking AWESOME. They went on early and played for about an hour and 10 minutes or so? Lots of stuff off the new album, but they played their old stuff so huge. So much energy. The crowd wasn't as aggressive as I thought they were going to be. I stayed near the back, but was still jumping around having a blast. No encore, which I was bummed about, but still very awesome. One weird thing about the show, I think the opening band was LOUDER than Red Fang was... Their music was also incoherent as hell. It sounded like something that was clearly meant to be recorded and listened to and not experienced.... Regardless, fun time.
Red Fang was indeed awesome. My forth time seeing them but first time as a headliner. Big Business indeed was louder than them. They were too loud and screechy but I am sure that was the venue's fault. RNR Hotel does that. Big Biz always have either equipment or sound problems and that show had both. Luckily the sound mix was pretty on point for Red Fang. American Sharks were a fun band to watch out for, they really reminded me of bands like Valient Thorr and Bad Wizard. Did you get the free 7'' from Red Fang?
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That was a pretty excellent Priests set. Maybe their biggest show to date and they brought it. Pinkwash were great, too. The Shondes were also entertaining.
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MAN! Red Fang was freaking AWESOME. They went on early and played for about an hour and 10 minutes or so? Lots of stuff off the new album, but they played their old stuff so huge. So much energy. The crowd wasn't as aggressive as I thought they were going to be. I stayed near the back, but was still jumping around having a blast. No encore, which I was bummed about, but still very awesome. One weird thing about the show, I think the opening band was LOUDER than Red Fang was... Their music was also incoherent as hell. It sounded like something that was clearly meant to be recorded and listened to and not experienced.... Regardless, fun time.
Red Fang was indeed awesome. My forth time seeing them but first time as a headliner. Big Business indeed was louder than them. They were too loud and screechy but I am sure that was the venue's fault. RNR Hotel does that. Big Biz always have either equipment or sound problems and that show had both. Luckily the sound mix was pretty on point for Red Fang. American Sharks were a fun band to watch out for, they really reminded me of bands like Valient Thorr and Bad Wizard. Did you get the free 7'' from Red Fang?
I didn't get the 7" because I don't have a record player. I heard some of the songs on the Scion Soundcloud though. One of them was a free download, I believe.
Oh, here it is! https://soundcloud.com/#scionav/red-fang-meadows
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That was a pretty excellent Priests set. Maybe their biggest show to date and they brought it. Pinkwash were great, too. The Shondes were also entertaining.
Priests were really good except for butchering a really catchy song by swapping instruments. Shame about rhat.
Openers were ok but Shondes came across like they were trying too hard.
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I think I know what you're talking about although it was only the beginning and they were able to get it back together quickly enough.
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How was Frankie Turner?
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How was Frankie Turner?
Sidehatch has a nice picture to share with us today...... :)
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How was Frankie Turner?
Sidehatch has a nice picture to share with us today...... :)
Show was f'n awesome. 1200 people singing along to every one of his songs.
It was supremely packed, but everyone was dancing and having a great time
Mix was great and you didn't need earplugs!
set list (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/frank-turner/2014/930-club-washington-dc-4bc03bfa.html) was great
Played two new ones 40andLove and Get Better, which were great
'Tattoos' is really one of my faves that was only on the 'deluxe' edt. of TDH and I'm so glad he played (ironically I'm tattooless)
Just like at the Fillmore, he name dropped the 930 club in Wessex boy 'when I'm here I'm home"
and of course the crowed roared when he sang the line in 'the road' "..the punks in old DC"
But the moment that everyone was waiting for was the encore, where he talked about josh burdette and how much he meant to him. Then he said it was appropriate for him to record the 'song for josh' live at the 9:30 (or half past 9 as I've seen it referenced) It was awesome and sad and the crowd just was transfixed and silent. So glad there were no 'yeah' or other stupid exclamations during the song. Looking forward to that recording. Then he went in to 'I still believe' and '4 simple words' which are just perfect songs as send up for josh and to end the night
An being the perfect gentleman rock star...came out to see the fans who waited after the show in the rain...where I got a sig on my tix and a nice photo inside the satellite room
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/1475b29fdeee01e51050385431f809bb/tumblr_n6pcavPtWO1sgfkmzo1_500.jpg)
hutch wanted to know if FT sold his soul to bud light...but I just think a roadie handed it to him
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/3bf297fe42a62513784fbd4a3c7cc76a/tumblr_n6pd8aCPGJ1sgfkmzo1_500.gif)
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I enjoyed the Frank Turner. :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqCVghQ717I
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How was Frankie Turner?
Sidehatch has a nice picture to share with us today...... :)
Show was f'n awesome. 1200 people singing along to every one of his songs.
It was supremely packed, but everyone was dancing and having a great time
Mix was great and you didn't need earplugs!
set list (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/frank-turner/2014/930-club-washington-dc-4bc03bfa.html) was great
Played two new ones 40andLove and Get Better, which were great
'Tattoos' is really one of my faves that was only on the 'deluxe' edt. of TDH and I'm so glad he played (ironically I'm tattooless)
Just like at the Fillmore, he name dropped the 930 club in Wessex boy 'when I'm here I'm home"
and of course the crowed roared when he sang the line in 'the road' "..the punks in old DC"
But the moment that everyone was waiting for was the encore, where he talked about josh burdette and how much he meant to him. Then he said it was appropriate for him to record the 'song for josh' live at the 9:30 (or half past 9 as I've seen it referenced) It was awesome and sad and the crowd just was transfixed and silent. So glad there were no 'yeah' or other stupid exclamations during the song. Looking forward to that recording. Then he went in to 'I still believe' and '4 simple words' which are just perfect songs as send up for josh and to end the night
An being the perfect gentleman rock star...came out to see the fans who waited after the show in the rain...where I got a sig on my tix and a nice photo inside the satellite room
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/1475b29fdeee01e51050385431f809bb/tumblr_n6pcavPtWO1sgfkmzo1_500.jpg)
hutch wanted to know if FT sold his soul to bud light...but I just think a roadie handed it to him
(https://31.media.tumblr.com/3bf297fe42a62513784fbd4a3c7cc76a/tumblr_n6pd8aCPGJ1sgfkmzo1_500.gif)
does james approve of frank's thriftiness in having a cheap beer or disapprove of his choice in shitty beer?
cool review... I went to see Ray Lamontange with my wife last night and both him and Jason Isabel were boring as all hell. However!!!! James would be happy to know that due to scalpers being a little too overzealous, I was able to sit dead center, row m, for $20 a ticket.
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im sorry, but who is, frank turner? i must, be dumb.
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cool review... I went to see Ray Lamontange with my wife last night and both him and Jason Isabel were boring as all hell. However!!!! James would be happy to know that due to scalpers being a little too overzealous, I was able to sit dead center, row m, for $20 a ticket.
man, when Jason Isabel played the 930, it was an awesome rocking show. I can see how a lot of his material would not play well at MPP
You always seem to land crazy good seats at crazy cheap prices...the force is strong in this one...I've a lot to learn
does james approve of frank's thriftiness in having a cheap beer or disapprove of his choice in shitty beer?
Tough call on that one...I think he would lecture him on the benefits of attachment parenting
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im sorry, but who is, frank turner? i must, be dumb.
he can sell out O2 (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/live-music-reviews/10636101/Frank-Turner-The-O2-London-review.html)
still really not that big in the states, but has some seriously rabid fans
I never heard of him until last July
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im sorry, but who is, frank turner? i must, be dumb.
where have you been walky? Many loads have been lost due to this man on this board... he's up there with Queens.
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Dang that Frank Turner show sounds awesome....
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cool review... I went to see Ray Lamontange with my wife last night and both him and Jason Isabel were boring as all hell. However!!!! James would be happy to know that due to scalpers being a little too overzealous, I was able to sit dead center, row m, for $20 a ticket.
man, when Jason Isabel played the 930, it was an awesome rocking show. I can see how a lot of his material would not play well at MPP
You always seem to land crazy good seats at crazy cheap prices...the force is strong in this one...I've a lot to learn
does james approve of frank's thriftiness in having a cheap beer or disapprove of his choice in shitty beer?
Tough call on that one...I think he would lecture him on the benefits of attachment parenting
I?ve shared my strategy in the past, but here goes again. This mainly works at large events like the Verizon Center or MPP (this also works at The Fillmore since they?re part of Clear Channel who seems to give 1/3rd of their tickets to scalpers)? I?m sure it would work at Lube Job as well, but I don?t venture out there. Also, this may not work for say Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Justin Bieber? mainly for acts that can play a venue of that size but most likely not sell it out. If the band truly sells out the venue, this won?t work.
Every single large show will have scalpers take X amount of tickets. The shows coming up like Beck, Willie Nelson, Queens (I fucked up on that one and bought seats early) are all good examples of shows that won?t sell out but scalpers most likely have a good hold on presale tickets, etc. Wait until 24 hours or less from showtime and start working the ticket sites. Every single seat will most likely be cut in half and some up to 80% off.
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Jeff Tweedy tickets as low as 14.95 on stubhub
https://www.stubhub.com/jeff-tweedy-tickets/jeff-tweedy-baltimore-meyerhoff-symphony-hall-6-9-2014-9022985/
gotta love the scalpers sometimes :)
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Jeff Tweedy tickets as low as 14.95 on stubhub
https://www.stubhub.com/jeff-tweedy-tickets/jeff-tweedy-baltimore-meyerhoff-symphony-hall-6-9-2014-9022985/
gotta love the scalpers sometimes :)
wow..$14.95 that's crazy...although those seats suck
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sucks cause its baltimore
i'd pay 14.95 all in to see him in dc.. aiin't gonna happen in a million years
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Jeff Tweedy tickets as low as 14.95 on stubhub
https://www.stubhub.com/jeff-tweedy-tickets/jeff-tweedy-baltimore-meyerhoff-symphony-hall-6-9-2014-9022985/
gotta love the scalpers sometimes :)
wow..$14.95 that's crazy...although those seats suck
fine. for $28 you can get into Orch Center. way below face.
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Jeff Tweedy tickets as low as 14.95 on stubhub
https://www.stubhub.com/jeff-tweedy-tickets/jeff-tweedy-baltimore-meyerhoff-symphony-hall-6-9-2014-9022985/
gotta love the scalpers sometimes :)
wow..$14.95 that's crazy...although those seats suck
3/4's of the way back in the orchestra isn't bad. I hate Jeff Tweedy so I would never buy the seats but a good place to see someone you like.
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Sooooo in a rather random turn of events, I ended up playing my first gig at The Fillmore. They needed a DJ to open before The Bloody Beetroots. Bob, the producer/lead singer, used to be JUST a producer and DJ but now has transformed what the Beetroots were into this weird heavy metal/electro hyrbid trio. He plays bass/guitar/piano and has another guy on synth and a drummer. It was high energy as hell, but the strobe lights were absolutely killing me. I was sitting on the balcony to the right of the stage and got a major headache.
As for my own personal experience DJing, the bass was INSANE and the staff was BEYOND friendly. I was super surprised but it seemed like just about everyone there was ready to lend a helping hand. As I stood backstage probably 5 or 6 different people walked by asking if I needed anything or if I was doing fine. Then I went on from 830-10 and had a blast. The crowd was fun and it actually became nerve racking with the amount of people showing up and I had this huge stage to myself. It was an awesome experience and even stranger considering it was my 2nd time there. The green rooms are lovely too. Anyway.... It was an odd Saturday.
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awesome, to you
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cool review... I went to see Ray Lamontange with my wife last night and both him and Jason Isabel were boring as all hell. However!!!! James would be happy to know that due to scalpers being a little too overzealous, I was able to sit dead center, row m, for $20 a ticket.
man, when Jason Isabel played the 930, it was an awesome rocking show. I can see how a lot of his material would not play well at MPP
You always seem to land crazy good seats at crazy cheap prices...the force is strong in this one...I've a lot to learn
does james approve of frank's thriftiness in having a cheap beer or disapprove of his choice in shitty beer?
Tough call on that one...I think he would lecture him on the benefits of attachment parenting
I?ve shared my strategy in the past, but here goes again. This mainly works at large events like the Verizon Center or MPP (this also works at The Fillmore since they?re part of Clear Channel who seems to give 1/3rd of their tickets to scalpers)? I?m sure it would work at Lube Job as well, but I don?t venture out there. Also, this may not work for say Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Justin Bieber? mainly for acts that can play a venue of that size but most likely not sell it out. If the band truly sells out the venue, this won?t work.
Every single large show will have scalpers take X amount of tickets. The shows coming up like Beck, Willie Nelson, Queens (I fucked up on that one and bought seats early) are all good examples of shows that won?t sell out but scalpers most likely have a good hold on presale tickets, etc. Wait until 24 hours or less from showtime and start working the ticket sites. Every single seat will most likely be cut in half and some up to 80% off.
This got me $15 Kraftwerk Club tickets.
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so far no sign of willie tickets coming down.
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start working the ticket sites.
Are there any other sites I should be checking apart from Stubhub or Craigs List? And do these two even count?
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anyone catch the Jeff Tweedy show at the Meyehoff?
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I enjoyed the Tweedy show last night. His "tweedy" band is essentially Wilco-light, but I liked at least 3/4ths of the songs and it's always a treat to hear solo acoustic Tweedy.
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I enjoyed it...but it wasn't very satisfying
The new songs really didn't grab me at all....and believe me I wanted them to work
I did like that he played 'please tell my brothers' by Golden Smog and Via Chicago
finishing with an unamplified rendition of 'missunderstood' was pretty sweet too
His son seemed solid as a drummer, but couldn't hold a water faucet to Glenn Kotche
Way back in 99, when I both time and money to burn, I flew to Chicago to see one of his solo acoustic shows he did at the Lounge Ax.
That was really one of the best musical experiences I've ever had in a club
At that time he hadn't even finished recording SummerTeeth.
But we got treated to about 6+ songs that ended up on ST and all these other UT/GS/Mermaid Ave/Wilco classics.
He even threw in some covers of Big Star (13) and Henry & the H Bombs
as well as old traditionals like 'auld triangle' and 'James alley blues'
Later that year he did a few more of these and he debuted a bunch that would appear on YFH
at the time I traded tapes (remember those) and those were cherished my collection. Just came across this JT@LoungeAX (http://www.sooutoftune.org/concerts/793)
looking forward to listening to that later
Just found a great article about Jeff and the Ax (http://archives.nodepression.com/2000/03/last-days-at-lounge-ax-lounge-ax-chicago-il/)
To be clear, last night wasn't even close to that experience.
oh...this also made me chuckle
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I enjoyed it...but it wasn't very satisfying
The new songs really didn't grab me at all....and believe me I wanted them to work
I did like that he played 'please tell my brothers' by Golden Smog and Via Chicago
finishing with an unamplified rendition of 'missunderstood' was pretty sweet too
His son seemed solid as a drummer, but couldn't hold a water faucet to Glenn Kotche
Way back in 99, when I both time and money to burn, I flew to Chicago to see one of his solo acoustic shows he did at the Lounge Ax.
That was really one of the best musical experiences I've ever had in a club
At that time he hadn't even finished recording SummerTeeth.
But we got treated to about 6+ songs that ended up on ST and all these other UT/GS/Mermaid Ave/Wilco classics.
He even threw in some covers of Big Star (13) and Henry & the H Bombs
as well as old traditionals like 'auld triangle' and 'James alley blues'
Later that year he did a few more of these and he debuted a bunch that would appear on YFH
at the time I traded tapes (remember those) and those were cherished my collection. Just came across this JT@LoungeAX (http://www.sooutoftune.org/concerts/793)
looking forward to listening to that later
Just found a great article about Jeff and the Ax (http://archives.nodepression.com/2000/03/last-days-at-lounge-ax-lounge-ax-chicago-il/)
To be clear, last night wasn't even close to that experience.
oh...this also made me chuckle
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like I said, seemed very Wilco-light... might as well just have a killer band like Wilco backing you vs. a few amateurs that are trying to make noisey guitar licks like Nels. I liked the last half of songs vs. the first four or five.
Some of the tracks reminded me of the early 2000's b-sides like Cars Can't Escape, More Like the Moon, Handshake Drugs (before it was released), etc.
It was enough of a fix to not see Wilco for a few more years.
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BTW, no sighting of some skinny white dude with dreads down to his belt buckle
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BTW, no sighting of some skinny white dude with dreads down to his belt buckle
I had them tucked in my rasta cap last night.
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cause it's not him, according to another boardie...
BTW, no sighting of some skinny white dude with dreads down to his belt buckle
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cause it's not him, according to another boardie...
BTW, no sighting of some skinny white dude with dreads down to his belt buckle
I wouldn't take az's advice on what other's look like.
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Nah, it wasn't him who told me
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Nah, it wasn't him who told me
I've never met anyone from here... I must have a stalker.
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don't invite walkonby to your place.
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btw this so out of tune (http://www.sooutoftune.org/concerts/1196) site is incredible
they've got stuff from the Primitives and Coffee Creek and pretty much every tweedy lounge ax show
high percentage are soundboard
99 wilco 930 show (http://www.sooutoftune.org/concerts/552)
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Tweedy has sucked songwriting-wise since he got rid of Jay Bennett(RIP)... is it related to Jay or is it simply that his creative well ran dry? Impossible to say.. most songwriters only have about a 10 year period of peak songwriting..
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Tweedy has sucked songwriting-wise since he got rid of Jay Bennett(RIP)... is it related to Jay or is it simply that his creative well ran dry? Impossible to say.. most songwriters only have about a 10 year period of peak songwriting..
LOL
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Tweedy has sucked songwriting-wise since he got rid of Jay Bennett(RIP)... is it related to Jay or is it simply that his creative well ran dry? Impossible to say.. most songwriters only have about a 10 year period of peak songwriting..
LOL
go listen to your hot new Phish... :)
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Tweedy has sucked songwriting-wise since he got rid of Jay Bennett(RIP)... is it related to Jay or is it simply that his creative well ran dry? Impossible to say.. most songwriters only have about a 10 year period of peak songwriting..
LOL
go listen to your hot new Phish... :)
They've been done since 98' brah!
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Tweedy has sucked songwriting-wise since he got rid of Jay Bennett(RIP)... is it related to Jay or is it simply that his creative well ran dry? Impossible to say.. most songwriters only have about a 10 year period of peak songwriting..
LOL
go listen to your hot new Phish... :)
They've been done since 98' brah!
but they are en "FUEGO"!!!!!!!!!!
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hey yada btw if you see any good deals on willie give me a shoutout..thanks..i ain't seeing jack
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Tweedy has sucked songwriting-wise since he got rid of Jay Bennett(RIP)... is it related to Jay or is it simply that his creative well ran dry? Impossible to say.. most songwriters only have about a 10 year period of peak songwriting..
LOL
go listen to your hot new Phish... :)
They've been done since 98' brah!
but they are en "FUEGO"!!!!!!!!!!
It's gonna be the jam vehicle of the summer, son.
and will do re: willie
edit: looks like willie is actually sold out in the pav, so my method most likely won't work as real people have these tickets vs. scalpers.
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btw this so out of tune (http://www.sooutoftune.org/concerts/1196) site is incredible
they've got stuff from the Primitives and Coffee Creek and pretty much every tweedy lounge ax show
high percentage are soundboard
99 wilco 930 show (http://www.sooutoftune.org/concerts/552)
thanks for this link. Great stuff.
I enjoyed the Meyerhoff show, not in love with the new songs...but interested to see how they are on the new record.
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I was thinking "wow, I wonder why they have semi-obscure British dreampop band The Primitives in there? Oh well, who cares!"
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I was thinking "wow, I wonder why they have semi-obscure British dreampop band The Primitives in there? Oh well, who cares!"
in the event you didn't know....primitives was the first name of Uncle Tupleo...then that British band broke big and they changed their name
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Here's a link to a review and photos from the Tweedy show: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2014/06/12/photos-jeff-tweedy-and-minus-5-lincoln-theatre/ (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2014/06/12/photos-jeff-tweedy-and-minus-5-lincoln-theatre/)
I enjoyed the new songs and the show in general. I found it really endearing to see Jeff play with his son. I'm also a big sap :)
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saw some boardie-favorites as of late:
cloud nothings - stellar, as expected
metz - after touring 1+ years, i expected these guys to be a little flat compared to the last time i saw them. absolutely not the case, and they put on one of the best rock performances i've ever seen.
courtney barnett - my new rock crush :D
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saw some boardie-favorites as of late:
cloud nothings - stellar, as expected
metz - after touring 1+ years, i expected these guys to be a little flat compared to the last time i saw them. absolutely not the case, and they put on one of the best rock performances i've ever seen.
courtney barnett - my new rock crush :D
Metz absolutely destroys. Great band.
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metz > cloud nothings
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Is Metz playing new material? They're due for another album, methinks.
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metz > cloud nothings
duh
Is Metz playing new material? They're due for another album, methinks.
yes, but they are short on words. IIRC, they played one or two new songs, but i think one was an older, unreleased song. no hints on another album.
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metz > cloud nothings
Wait, I thought they weren't playing together anywhere near here?!
ugh.
Love both of them.
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And I love love love the Courtney Barnett album.
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metz > cloud nothings
Wait, I thought they weren't playing together anywhere near here?!
ugh.
Love both of them.
i live oh-so-far-away in seattle now.
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Well that was just wonderful. Thank you. I needed that.
(Plus it's nice when it takes five minutes to get home)
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Well that was just wonderful. Thank you. I needed that.
(Plus it's nice when it takes five minutes to get home)
Great show. QOTSA were fantastic as usual, but Brody Dalle was on fire, and St. Vincent was incredibly cool to see too. I heard presale was only 3,500 but it seemed like there were a lot more folks there. QOTSA's set was very different than the SF show I saw in April. They dropped all the visuals behind them. This probably gives them more flexibility with changing the setlist, but I kind of miss the macabre visuals. But the performance was solid. Did anyone else get to talk to Jon Theodore on the VIP deck before the show? Super sweet guy & so talented. Very gracious & mild mannered.
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they cut one song......what was it?
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they cut one song......what was it?
...Like Clockwork? Fairweather Friends?
I enjoyed the show, we got right up to the stage on the right side and was able to jump in and out of the pit with no real obstacles. Was just kind of bummed they played a bulk of their new album. Nothing off the first, 3 songs off Rated R. Still tons of fun. I went up to 932 for a bit of the show, went back down for the end. Song For The Dead will always be awesome to see live. I walked over to the merch stand after the show and they sold out of posters as I was next in line. I'm so sad. First QOTSA show I've been to where I didn't snag the poster. Sigh.
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they cut one song......what was it?
It may have been "In the Fade". They normally play almost 2 hours. I thought the show seemed a little brief. I think they went on late. I asked Jon if they'd play it and he said they soundchecked with it, which meant there was a good chance they'd play it.
It may have also been 3's & 7's.
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they cut one song......what was it?
...Like Clockwork? Fairweather Friends?
Both of those where performed. Here's the setlist:
You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar, but I Feel Like a Millionaire
No One Knows
My God Is the Sun
Smooth Sailing
I'm Designer
Monsters in the Parasol
I Sat by the Ocean
?Like Clockwork
If I Had a Tail
Little Sister
Turnin' on the Screw
Kalopsia
Fairweather Friends
Make It Wit Chu
Sick, Sick, Sick
The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret
Go With the Flow
Encore:
The Vampyre of Time and Memory
Feel Good Hit of the Summer
A Song for the Dead
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they cut one song......what was it?
It may have been "In the Fade". They normally play almost 2 hours. I thought the show seemed a little brief. I think they went on late. I asked Jon if they'd play it and he said they soundchecked with it, which meant there was a good chance they'd play it.
It may have also been 3's & 7's.
They played exactly an hour and a half down in Richmond. I was hoping there would go 2 hours last night. Only time I saw them play "In The Fade" was in Baltimore at Ram's Head.
Almost the same set, only difference in Richmond was Better Living Through Chemistry and Burn The Witch were added.
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yeah, it was a song after Sick, Sick, Sick that was cut so most likely 3's and 7's.
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I heard 930 staff walking around with walkie talkies about 907 pissed off they had not gone on yet..the guy was saying "yeah, typical 'rock stars'"
they were obviously supposed to go on at 9 and play til 1050...they may not have gone til 915/920..not sure
I loved the older stuff and the new stuff was just flat flat flat.....all the songs that got people going were old stuff....doesn't bode well for the future..
the drummer was a beast.. i thought i saw three older people front row of seated area with QOTSA bacckstage passes around their neck that looked like his family...
i really enjoyed the beginning of the show and the end.....i was facing the stage on the left side of the pit which was the wrong side as the band seemed to take up more of the stage to the right.....
Homme is a bit too static up there..
an aside: tons of hot chicks in the pit..most i've seen at a show in a while...
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they cut one song......what was it?
It may have been "In the Fade". They normally play almost 2 hours. I thought the show seemed a little brief. I think they went on late. I asked Jon if they'd play it and he said they soundchecked with it, which meant there was a good chance they'd play it.
It may have also been 3's & 7's.
They played exactly an hour and a half down in Richmond. I was hoping there would go 2 hours last night. Only time I saw them play "In The Fade" was in Baltimore at Ram's Head.
Almost the same set, only difference in Richmond was Better Living Through Chemistry and Burn The Witch were added.
I'm kinda glad they dropped "Burn the Witch". I've seen that song plenty. They have so many good tunes it's ridiculous. I love the last LP, but I never get tired of seeing stuff like "You Can't Quit Me Baby" and "Regular John". The only thing I'd change is drop something like "Fairweather Friends" and add "the Bronze".
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they cut one song......what was it?
It may have been "In the Fade". They normally play almost 2 hours. I thought the show seemed a little brief. I think they went on late. I asked Jon if they'd play it and he said they soundchecked with it, which meant there was a good chance they'd play it.
It may have also been 3's & 7's.
They played exactly an hour and a half down in Richmond. I was hoping there would go 2 hours last night. Only time I saw them play "In The Fade" was in Baltimore at Ram's Head.
Almost the same set, only difference in Richmond was Better Living Through Chemistry and Burn The Witch were added.
I'm kinda glad they dropped "Burn the Witch". I've seen that song plenty. They have so many good tunes it's ridiculous. I love the last LP, but I never get tired of seeing stuff like "You Can't Quit Me Baby" and "Regular John". The only thing I'd change is drop something like "Fairweather Friends" and add "the Bronze".
I'd drop half the new album and put in "Avon" the long ass "Regular John", "Mexicola", "Do It Again" and something long and weird like "Fun Machine Took A Shit And Died", "Someone's In The Wolf", "Better Living Through Chemistry" or "You Can't Quit Me Baby". I've seen a ton of their newer tour stuff online and it's heavy on the last album. It's fine, but honestly the sets I saw before that album were a lot more diverse. Not complaining. I love them. Just would love to hear some old stuff as well.
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I loved the older stuff and the new stuff was just flat flat flat.....all the songs that got people going were old stuff....doesn't bode well for the future..
Homme is a bit too static up there..
I'm not sure I agree. I would say that "Kalopsia" is a pretty bruising. "...Like Clockwork" is one of the most beautiful songs they've ever done. When you consider what Josh had been through to make that LP, it not only shows up in the music but in the lyrics. Have you actually absorbed the words on that record? The severe depression and rehab Josh went through following his near death experience made it impossible for him to make music that was the same as what they'd done before. He hit rock bottom and nearly died. So he had to come up with a bigger statement about mortality, pain, and the fallout of what it takes to dig yourself out of the hole when you fall into it. I had an injury that sidelined me for months last year, so maybe that's why I relate to it. But that LP by far the most cohesive thing they've done, but Josh knows it's a dark record and he's not going to repeat it. Given that the band is performing in some of the biggest venues of their career I don't think they need to worry about the future. Besides, if they just decided to phone it in and play the first 3 LPs for the next 20 years, we'd all get pretty bored with that. They're too young and vital to become an oldies act that you pay $150 to go see at the Lube with Alice in Chains and Sublime with Rome.
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I would've loved to have heard "in the fade." That's my jam...
I thought the show rocked... sat dead center in row M or so, moved around a bit, and was more than happy I wasn't in the pit!
I thought St. Vincent was fucking awesome too, however, I don't think Annie Clark played her guitar on half the songs... or at least you couldn't hear it.
A side note, not really sure what the point of the VIP bar was/is? On a night like last night that was PERFECT weather, might as well just grab a beer and sit on the lawn a bit if you're not catching the show.
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A side note, not really sure what the point of the VIP bar was/is? On a night like last night that was PERFECT weather, might as well just grab a beer and sit on the lawn a bit if you're not catching the show.
There is no point..its stupid.
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A side note, not really sure what the point of the VIP bar was/is? On a night like last night that was PERFECT weather, might as well just grab a beer and sit on the lawn a bit if you're not catching the show.
There is no point..its stupid.
A VIP bar is in theory a great idea. The problem with Seth's execution is entirely too many people are allowed in. Real VIPs don't want to drink near normies.
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The VIP area was great for the bathrooms for us girls though. I didn't go up to the deck.
I love the new album. It's really fantastic. Happy to hear a bunch of it last night.
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A side note, not really sure what the point of the VIP bar was/is? On a night like last night that was PERFECT weather, might as well just grab a beer and sit on the lawn a bit if you're not catching the show.
There is no point..its stupid.
You didn't get the invite, did you hutch? ;D
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A side note, not really sure what the point of the VIP bar was/is? On a night like last night that was PERFECT weather, might as well just grab a beer and sit on the lawn a bit if you're not catching the show.
There is no point..its stupid.
You didn't get the invite, did you hutch? ;D
ha ha..I'm a superVIP baby (under 500 FWB number)!!!!!!!!!!!
I did and I didn't care enough to check in at the tent or whatever..... I checked it out a previous show and I thought it was lame... when people tell you the best thing about it is that its got easy access to restrooms with short lines I think that tells you something...
maybe with the 20 millinon $ renovations - not one cent on Seths dime- they will make a better VIP experience or something but I think Julian is on to something...if they let every Tom Dick and Harry in then it ain't going to amount to much is it?
Honestly I prefer 932.
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but I think Julian is on to something...if they let every Tom Dick and Harry in then it ain't going to amount to much is it?
Yes, thank you Hutch. No real VIP is going to countenance some sweaty messageboard rabble stinking up the section with their proleness.
I thought GGW and myself gave some excellent suggestions in another thread discussing potential upgrades to the VIP experience.
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But, VIP restrooms ARE important!
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First QOTSA show I've been to where I didn't snag the poster. Sigh.
I intended to get a poster and decided against it. Didn't care for it.
Was great to see everybody in the VIP area. Well, I suppose I saw ya anyway. John Theodore seemed very approachable which was cool.
My wife said the VIP restrooms were great. Guys'......not so much. Standard fare. Was nice to have one close by, tho.
Thought the VIP area was really nice. Would hang there again if I get the opportunity.
Bands were great. Shame QOTSA was late.
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QOTSA is the worst, they play boring guitars and drums
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QOTSA is the worst, they play boring guitars and drums
for a second I thought Atomic was back! :)
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The Philly QOTSA sadly beat the pants off Merriweather. Better performance & setlist:
Millionaire
No One Knows
My God is the sun
Smooth sailing
I'm Designer
Monsters in the parasol
I Sat by the Ocean
...Like Clockwork
If I Had a Tail
Little Sister
In the Fade
Fun Machine took a Shit & Died
Fairweather Friends
Make it witchu
Sick sick sick
Lost Art of Keeping a Secret
Go with the Flow
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Vampyre of Time & Memory
Feel Good Hit of the Summer
Song for the Dead
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The Philly QOTSA sadly beat the pants off Merriweather. Better performance & setlist:
Millionaire
No One Knows
My God is the sun
Smooth sailing
I'm Designer
Monsters in the parasol
I Sat by the Ocean
...Like Clockwork
If I Had a Tail
Little Sister
In the Fade
Fun Machine took a Shit & Died
Fairweather Friends
Make it witchu
Sick sick sick
Lost Art of Keeping a Secret
Go with the Flow
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Vampyre of Time & Memory
Feel Good Hit of the Summer
Song for the Dead
It's only two different songs, I can't imagine it being wildly different?
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The Philly QOTSA sadly beat the pants off Merriweather. Better performance & setlist:
Millionaire
No One Knows
My God is the sun
Smooth sailing
I'm Designer
Monsters in the parasol
I Sat by the Ocean
...Like Clockwork
If I Had a Tail
Little Sister
In the Fade
Fun Machine took a Shit & Died
Fairweather Friends
Make it witchu
Sick sick sick
Lost Art of Keeping a Secret
Go with the Flow
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Vampyre of Time & Memory
Feel Good Hit of the Summer
Song for the Dead
It's only two different songs, I can't imagine it being wildly different?
Last night of the tour, overall better performance...sound was fantastic, cool venue too. They just seemed a lot more animated. Josh was having a great time.
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You want animated, you should have been at Camera Obscura. Let me tell you, the Scottish truly bring the animation.
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QOTSA is the worst, they play boring guitars and drums
is this bait
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QOTSA is the worst, they play boring guitars and drums
is this bait
I am pretty sure he was kidding. Kosmo would never say something like that ;)
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I did not go, but based on posts on the Merriweather Facebook page, etc., it seems a lot of people left the Queen + Adam Lambert show very angry, particularly regarding the Gatecrashers event beforehand. Lots of, "Worst venue ever. I will never spend my money there again!"/"My wife nearly died because of the poor planning!" type posturing.
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I so want to make fun of the crowd that attended that....but I saw that Seth was one too...so I'll refrain
-edit yes Brian May is a guitar deity
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QOTSA is the worst, they play boring guitars and drums
is this bait
I am pretty sure he was kidding. Kosmo would never say something like that ;)
Sorry about that... Evilsanta got a hold of my phone when I wasn't looking and felt something was missing from the discussion. He's been banished to the basement, where he continues to work on his latest creation Mumfordstep. I'm worried he might try to collaborate with the Lumineers on their dubstep follow up
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I'm worried he might try to collaborate with the Lumineers on their dubstep follow up
"I once accidentally downloaded a Lumineers' song? I had to throw away my whole computer just to be safe!" - Tom Haverford (Parks & Rec)
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so my friend, went to the philly queen show, and said it rocked. had great seats, and loved it. so i watched some videos of the show; gosh darn it, i love youtube. i determined, that yes, the gay guy can sing, but good lord, he has no stage presence at all . . . no umpth, no motion in his ocean, no freddie like power prancing around the stage like he is the god of all things rock.
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We went to the Queen show, entered from the mall side in a long but fast moving line. I was very happy to get the email from FWB about the VIP Deck Pass, especially since we brought my nearly 3 year old daughter and it was quiet and secluded back there (even saw Seth). The Pepe food truck had delicious sandwiches and the show was really good (Adam's stage presence was ok, but his voice was incredible, totally nailed "Somebody To Love"). My daughter was a trooper, lasted through six songs (with ear protection) before moving from dancing on the seats to dancing at top of the stairs. It turns the best way to keep a toddler occupied there is to find a broken pinball machine where she can keep putting a quarter in and getting it out. But she had a great time, just wished they'd had kids sizes in shirts (a little surprised to see Veruca Salt had kids shirts the next night). Her first IMP show, but not her last.
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I thought Nick Cave and the band was in pretty great form tonight. The show itself wasn't too different from Strathmore in terms of structure and set list but it had a different feel. It started off with a lot of energy and was pretty rocking right up until he killed it with the ballads. Then, for me, he had trouble getting the energy level back up again. In general Nick seemed to be in better spirits I felt. Sound in DAR was definitely muddy up front. I can't tell if it was getting worse as I got closer to the stage, or if it was the chaos of Mercy Seat, etc... at the end, but for me that took some of the power away from that part of the show.
I ended up about 3rd person back center and was holding him up for much of Stagger Lee.
I felt a bit bad for the people who had paid for VIP tickets. There were people standing in front of them right from the beginning and I noticed a couple who left very early because they were uncomfortable. It was clear tonight right from the beginning that no one was going to respect the isles and Nick was beckoning people forward much earlier. I think that was a big part of why there was more energy at the beginning.
The encore to me was a bit of a letdown after the energy of Stagger Lee, but I'm not sure what he can do to fix that.
Nicole Atkins was pretty good as the opener. Actually better than sharon Van Etten was, even though I like Sharon Van Etten's albums a lot.
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Nicole Atkins was pretty good as the opener. Actually better than sharon Van Etten was, even though I like Sharon Van Etten's albums a lot.
SVE is best enjoyed on album. seems like her and her band are too dynamic of an act to be able to pull off a fluid, live show.
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It was my first Bad Seeds show, and I had an amazing time. He played most of my favorites--"The Ship Song," for example, and, of course, "Stagger Lee"--and his campy, foreboding, lusty, theatrical, etc. stage presence is riveting.
I did briefly wonder if people at the very front were annoyed by people with seats throughout the hall rushing to the stage. Cave certainly did not hide his disdain for the layout of the venue...
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Nicole Atkins was pretty good as the opener. Actually better than sharon Van Etten was, even though I like Sharon Van Etten's albums a lot.
SVE is best enjoyed on album. seems like her and her band are too dynamic of an act to be able to pull off a fluid, live show.
Interesting. I thought it might have been that SVE just didn't fill a big space so well and that she might have had an easier time in a club gig. I was bummed to miss her recent show.
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It was my first Bad Seeds show, and I had an amazing time. He played most of my favorites--"The Ship Song," for example, and, of course, "Stagger Lee"--and his campy, foreboding, lusty, theatrical, etc. stage presence is riveting.
I did briefly wonder if people at the very front were annoyed by people with seats throughout the hall rushing to the stage. Cave certainly did not hide his disdain for the layout of the venue...
I wondered about that, too. This was my first time at DAR - is rushing to the stage like that a regular thing there? I would think it's against fire code to have people in the aisles when the lights go down, but I guess DC is different in that aspect. Definitely didn't seem to matter where your seats where, if you're allowed to do that.
It was my first Seeds show and I thought it was great. Nick Cave is such a mesmerizing performer. The band's chemistry was very tight too. Highlights for me included Tupelo, Mermaid, From Her to Eternity, Stagger Lee, and (I think) Higgs Boson Blues.
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The idea of a 57 year old balding man with dyed hair acting "lusty" just seems comical to me. And sort of gross.
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Cave certainly did not hide his disdain for the layout of the venue...
-Nick Cave on the DAR "this place is annoying"
Well I will say that it was a fantastic show from start to finish for me.
K8 was right Jubilee Street was really powerful, in fact a lot of the songs from Push Away were phenomenally better than the album versions.
I don't know if I would characterize Cave as lusty, but the man can just render about any emotion on cue. Love, distain, anger, sympathy, bravado, spirituality, humor, madness, joy and yes even lust. He really is so much more than an indie rock star, but a performer who creates characters and stories that you can just walk into and shake their hands. There are few people in rock that are doing that as expertly as Nick does.
He does love getting out in the crowd and connecting with the fans. I don't know if is because IMP is involved with the shows at the DAR, but things are different there on nights IMP puts a show on. I don't think you were ever allowed to bring drinks inside the theater, but now you can ;D. I think the fans in the isles is the same thing. Before the show even started the isles in the front were filling up I was really happy with the tickets I got from the early presale. I didn't have front row and I could see being annoyed if I had gotten some and then all these other people who got cheap seats came down and stood in front of me. But I think yada said it before...seats have no place at a rock show. I wonder how hard it would be to remove the first 20 rows of seats and make a GA section?
Warren Ellis was really fun to watch , jumping around like a banshee. At one point he threw his bow up and nailed the lights overhead and almost impaled the bassist.
What I really liked is how they took songs from the albums and really fleshed them out in the context of the set. The build ups and crescendos, rocking out in the mayhem of a song like Right Red Hand into the quietness of Mermaids. At some points Nick would whisper and the audience was silent.
Mid set he put in a lot of the slow ballads West Country Girl -> Into My Arms -> People Ain't No Good -> God Is in the House -> The Weeping Song -> Higgs Boson Blues but then got everyone riled up with a killer Mercy Seat - > Stagger Lee. Stagger was awesome too as he stretched out and even added a new little call and response as well as an additional verse of Stag putting 4 holes in the Devils m-f'n head.
Push away the sky was kind of a let down after Stag, but jez can't even believe I'm complaining about that.
Encore was top notch too... Just nailed Deanna and made my night.
They said their goodbyes and were walking off the stage and Nick looked at the crowd "you want one more don't ya?" well of course the crowd responded appropriately and they played a rousing Lyre of Orpheus
I have always put the NC&BS show at the 9:30 on the MB tour as one of my top 5 shows ever...this one was on par with that. Bucket list performance
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The idea of a 57 year old balding man with dyed hair acting "lusty" just seems comical to me. And sort of gross.
Don't be so self-loathing, Rhett. You're an OK guy, I guess.
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No it's not a regular thing....I think Nick Cave fans are more aggressive I guess
I wondered about that, too. This was my first time at DAR - is rushing to the stage like that a regular thing there? I would think it's against fire code to have people in the aisles when the lights go down, but I guess DC is different in that aspect. Definitely didn't seem to matter where your seats where, if you're allowed to do that.
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[ Stagger was awesome too as he stretched out and even added a new little call and response as well as an additional verse of Stag putting 4 holes in the Devils m-f'n head.
well apparently not unique, but cool none the less Stagger Lee Perth, Australia, January 18th, 2000 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm1MbhXIhT0)
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people rushed to the front at the Strathmore and it was clear Cave encouraged it and wanted it.. he didn't want to play to a bunch of people sitting down, etc..
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people rushed to the front at the Strathmore and it was clear Cave encouraged it and wanted it.. he didn't want to play to a bunch of people sitting down, etc..
Mental note...next time Cave comes to town...buy the cheap seats and make your way down the isles
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now i'm double bummed i didn't go to Queen..from MPP fb:
Went to the Queen show on 7/21. Great show. Terrible venue. 1) The venue sent out a gate crashers invite which I signed up for but they never let us first timers know how or when we could us it. By the time we figured it out, they "reached the limit and blocked us out 10 feet from the gate but still allowed Friends with Benefits member in - are you full or not? 2) People pushed through the line to "ask a question" but was never made to go back and allowed to stand in front of those who had been waiting for hours. 3) The big screens are outdated and provide poor quality viewing. 4) The food was way over priced - talk about gouging - OMG - 32.00 for 2 burgers a fry a coke and a water. Ridiculous. Robbery. 5) Underage drinking 6) Security staff and I use the term loosely were nothing more than what appeared to be 16 yr old slackers with no purpose whatsoever. There was a couple next to us that were drunk and the girl was pole dancing on the guys crotch and doing everything but stripping. She was placing his hands on her breasts as she gyrated and at one time had her hands down his pants. At one point she was attempting to perform oral sex on the guy. The staff member just stood there and watched them and did nothing. when people complained the staff member had to consult with another teenager and they decided that since they weren't physically hurting anyone - it was ok. WHAT ABOUT THE 10 AND 11 YEAR OLD KIDS SITTING RIGHT BEHING AND BESIDE THEM. Plus, I didn't come to the show for soft porn. Come on people. Finally, at the risk of starting a fight, other people said something and the couple left. I have been many places for many concerts for over 40 years --worse place I have ever been.
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I find it hard to believe there was a large <21 contingency at Queen + Adam Lambert, but I may be mistaken.
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i do that all the time at merriweather . . . whats the big deal?
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Yup, but at Strathmore they were not selling very expensive VIP tickets. It also took a good number of songs for it to happen at Strathmore. Again, I'm not complaining, it worked for me and I don't believe shows should have seats unless it is jazz/classical. I was just commenting.
people rushed to the front at the Strathmore and it was clear Cave encouraged it and wanted it.. he didn't want to play to a bunch of people sitting down, etc..
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I find it hard to believe there was a large <21 contingency at Queen + Adam Lambert, but I may be mistaken.
You'd be surprised, thanks to Adam Lambert.
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Yup, but at Strathmore they were not selling very expensive VIP tickets. It also took a good number of songs for it to happen at Strathmore. Again, I'm not complaining, it worked for me and I don't believe shows should have seats unless it is jazz/classical. I was just commenting.
people rushed to the front at the Strathmore and it was clear Cave encouraged it and wanted it.. he didn't want to play to a bunch of people sitting down, etc..
you are dead on correct... and though I did not say it .. I was aware of that different reality..
I think Nick Cave should rethink things a little....its not right to take money for VIP tickets and then have this take place..
anyways I could not be at the show last night... I'm sure it was wonderful..his show at the Strathmore is one of the best I have ever seen..
I cannot help but ad that DAR is a shit-pie venue and should be avoided at all costs unless you like to eat shit-pie sandwiches..
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How do you "attempt to give a guy oral sex"?
You either give it to him, or you don't....
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How do you "attempt to give a guy oral sex"?
You either give it to him, or you don't....
you seem to be an expert...tell us more?
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yes, please do
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My point was it was an odd choice of words. I mean was she performing oral sex or was she not performing oral sex on the guy?
She was placing his hands on her breasts as she gyrated and at one time had her hands down his pants. At one point she was attempting to perform oral sex on the guy
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My point was it was an odd choice of words. I mean was she performing oral sex or was she not performing oral sex on the guy?
She was placing his hands on her breasts as she gyrated and at one time had her hands down his pants. At one point she was attempting to perform oral sex on the guy
weird thing is you could ask the guy himself on Facebook....if you were on Facebook...which I seem to remember you are not which is fine as I hate the thing as much as I use it.
I think he is just making shit up honestly... even if that really was going on why would you look unless you enjoyed it?
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Some people may look because they enjoy free live pron?
Just a guess.
No, I'm not on Facebook. Does anyone who actually uses Facebook enjoy it? I've heard your complaint from others.
My point was it was an odd choice of words. I mean was she performing oral sex or was she not performing oral sex on the guy?
She was placing his hands on her breasts as she gyrated and at one time had her hands down his pants. At one point she was attempting to perform oral sex on the guy
weird thing is you could ask the guy himself on Facebook....if you were on Facebook...which I seem to remember you are not which is fine as I hate the thing as much as I use it.
I think he is just making shit up honestly... even if that really was going on why would you look unless you enjoyed it?
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Some people may look because they enjoy free live pron?
Just a guess.
No, I'm not on Facebook. Does anyone who actually uses Facebook enjoy it? I've heard your complaint from others.
My point was it was an odd choice of words. I mean was she performing oral sex or was she not performing oral sex on the guy?
She was placing his hands on her breasts as she gyrated and at one time had her hands down his pants. At one point she was attempting to perform oral sex on the guy
weird thing is you could ask the guy himself on Facebook....if you were on Facebook...which I seem to remember you are not which is fine as I hate the thing as much as I use it.
I think he is just making shit up honestly... even if that really was going on why would you look unless you enjoyed it?
You're kidding?
there are a ton of people who love sharing pictures of their baby on facebook they can't imagine anything better...
i think its been demonstrated in studies that people simply "liking" sommething you post gives you some sort of chemical rush...
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I guess my sample size is really only one. My wife tends to have a love/hate relationship with Facebook, I figured maybe others do as well.
Won't get into it any more than that because it's not the right thread and it's kind of a boring topic (imo) anyway.
Some people may look because they enjoy free live pron?
Just a guess.
No, I'm not on Facebook. Does anyone who actually uses Facebook enjoy it? I've heard your complaint from others.
My point was it was an odd choice of words. I mean was she performing oral sex or was she not performing oral sex on the guy?
She was placing his hands on her breasts as she gyrated and at one time had her hands down his pants. At one point she was attempting to perform oral sex on the guy
weird thing is you could ask the guy himself on Facebook....if you were on Facebook...which I seem to remember you are not which is fine as I hate the thing as much as I use it.
I think he is just making shit up honestly... even if that really was going on why would you look unless you enjoyed it?
You're kidding?
there are a ton of people who love sharing pictures of their baby on facebook they can't imagine anything better...
i think its been demonstrated in studies that people simply "liking" sommething you post gives you some sort of chemical rush...
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I guess my sample size is really only one. My wife tends to have a love/hate relationship with Facebook, I figured maybe others do as well.
Won't get into it any more than that because it's not the right thread and it's kind of a boring topic (imo) anyway.
Some people may look because they enjoy free live pron?
Just a guess.
No, I'm not on Facebook. Does anyone who actually uses Facebook enjoy it? I've heard your complaint from others.
My point was it was an odd choice of words. I mean was she performing oral sex or was she not performing oral sex on the guy?
She was placing his hands on her breasts as she gyrated and at one time had her hands down his pants. At one point she was attempting to perform oral sex on the guy
weird thing is you could ask the guy himself on Facebook....if you were on Facebook...which I seem to remember you are not which is fine as I hate the thing as much as I use it.
I think he is just making shit up honestly... even if that really was going on why would you look unless you enjoyed it?
You're kidding?
there are a ton of people who love sharing pictures of their baby on facebook they can't imagine anything better...
i think its been demonstrated in studies that people simply "liking" sommething you post gives you some sort of chemical rush...
you said it brother...its BORING.
next.
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I think Nick Cave should rethink things a little....its not right to take money for VIP tickets and then have this take place..
I couldn't agree more. I guess I'm glad that those folks are subsidizing my show without much of a loss for me, but I actually felt kind of bad for the VIP folks, and the venue definitely was bothering him.
I also agree with you about DAR... I was hesitant to buy tickets because of the venue.
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Nicole Atkins was pretty good as the opener. Actually better than sharon Van Etten was, even though I like Sharon Van Etten's albums a lot.
SVE is best enjoyed on album. seems like her and her band are too dynamic of an act to be able to pull off a fluid, live show.
Interesting. I thought it might have been that SVE just didn't fill a big space so well and that she might have had an easier time in a club gig. I was bummed to miss her recent show.
when i saw her a few weeks ago (neptune theatre - more or less a club), the music was good but the band was constantly shuffling around, SVE especially. going from keyboard, to guitar, to acoustic guitar, solo, etc..
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now i'm double bummed i didn't go to Queen..from MPP fb:
Went to the Queen show on 7/21. Great show. Terrible venue. 1) The venue sent out a gate crashers invite which I signed up for but they never let us first timers know how or when we could us it. By the time we figured it out, they "reached the limit and blocked us out 10 feet from the gate but still allowed Friends with Benefits member in - are you full or not? 2) People pushed through the line to "ask a question" but was never made to go back and allowed to stand in front of those who had been waiting for hours. 3) The big screens are outdated and provide poor quality viewing. 4) The food was way over priced - talk about gouging - OMG - 32.00 for 2 burgers a fry a coke and a water. Ridiculous. Robbery. 5) Underage drinking 6) Security staff and I use the term loosely were nothing more than what appeared to be 16 yr old slackers with no purpose whatsoever. There was a couple next to us that were drunk and the girl was pole dancing on the guys crotch and doing everything but stripping. She was placing his hands on her breasts as she gyrated and at one time had her hands down his pants. At one point she was attempting to perform oral sex on the guy. The staff member just stood there and watched them and did nothing. when people complained the staff member had to consult with another teenager and they decided that since they weren't physically hurting anyone - it was ok. WHAT ABOUT THE 10 AND 11 YEAR OLD KIDS SITTING RIGHT BEHING AND BESIDE THEM. Plus, I didn't come to the show for soft porn. Come on people. Finally, at the risk of starting a fight, other people said something and the couple left. I have been many places for many concerts for over 40 years --worse place I have ever been.
absolutely epic.
I WENT TO A CONCERT AND THINGS THAT HAPPEN AT CONCERTS ALL THE TIME HAPPENED IN FRONT OF MY VERY OWN EYES. ALSO, WILL SOMEONE PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!
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I keep getting hung up on the part about "pole dancing on the guy's crotch"...
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I mean, pole dancing? I'm guessing the guy's dick is literally the pole. So this guy is lying on the ground, hanging dong, and this lady is sliding all around it, gripping it for support? Is this the gymnast episode of Seinfeld? And then, she proceeded to engage in, at least the preliminary steps for, oral sex? And security did nothing? #ThatHappened
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american, ninja, warrior . . . all up on that weiner.
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I haven't said this about a show in a while, but Beck was fucking AWESOME.
I kind of lost interest in those mid 2000's albums, but his showmanship and band is damn near perfect. Would see again and will most likely dig back into some of those albums I basically ignored.
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I haven't said this about a show in a while, but Beck was fucking AWESOME.
I kind of lost interest in those mid 2000's albums, but his showmanship and band is damn near perfect. Would see again and will most likely dig back into some of those albums I basically ignored.
+1
he has a heck of a band he's touring with..jason falkner..smokey hormel..etc....
I had not seen him since the 930 club in the late 90s...enjoyed this show so much more...
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I haven't said this about a show in a while, but Beck was fucking AWESOME.
I kind of lost interest in those mid 2000's albums, but his showmanship and band is damn near perfect. Would see again and will most likely dig back into some of those albums I basically ignored.
Was indeed a great show. But, alas, no "pole" dancing or other sexx law violations....
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I haven't said this about a show in a while, but Beck was fucking AWESOME.
I kind of lost interest in those mid 2000's albums, but his showmanship and band is damn near perfect. Would see again and will most likely dig back into some of those albums I basically ignored.
+1
he has a heck of a band he's touring with..jason falkner..smokey hormel..etc....
I had not seen him since the 930 club in the late 90s...enjoyed this show so much more...
If I remember that show with him in the Yacht uniform...it was horrible, so not much to go up from.
I did catch the midnight V tour at the Pat Center and that was fun...
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I haven't said this about a show in a while, but Beck was fucking AWESOME.
I kind of lost interest in those mid 2000's albums, but his showmanship and band is damn near perfect. Would see again and will most likely dig back into some of those albums I basically ignored.
+1
he has a heck of a band he's touring with..jason falkner..smokey hormel..etc....
I had not seen him since the 930 club in the late 90s...enjoyed this show so much more...
If I remember that show with him in the Yacht uniform...it was horrible, so not much to go up from.
I did catch the midnight V tour at the Pat Center and that was fun...
Assuming you saw a Beck show in the mid to late 90's, that would've been a whole different scenario to the artist and performer he is now. A lot can change in 20 years.
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yada...is this you in your pre-dread period?
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I haven't said this about a show in a while, but Beck was fucking AWESOME.
I kind of lost interest in those mid 2000's albums, but his showmanship and band is damn near perfect. Would see again and will most likely dig back into some of those albums I basically ignored.
+1
he has a heck of a band he's touring with..jason falkner..smokey hormel..etc....
I had not seen him since the 930 club in the late 90s...enjoyed this show so much more...
If I remember that show with him in the Yacht uniform...it was horrible, so not much to go up from.
I did catch the midnight V tour at the Pat Center and that was fun...
well I think I +1'd that it was an awesome show!....but hey if you who weren't there last night want to pass judgement on the show be my guest... :) just switch Beck for Replacements and you got yourself a nice Atomicfronty-post...maybe you're auditioning for the newly open position!!!!!! :)
as far as the mid to late 90s show at the 930.. I thought it sucked..as you know...so it took me a while to see him again.... I think his new album is his best so far....which was another reason I was interested in this show.
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but hey if you who weren't there last night want to pass judgement on the show be my guest... :) just switch Beck for Replacements and you got yourself a nice Atomicfronty-post...maybe you're auditioning for the newly open position!!!!!! :)
Whoa, what? How did I miss this? Atomic reviewed a Replacements concert he did not, in fact, attend? Rhett, atomic stole your move!
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how was Sean Lennon's band?
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I haven't said this about a show in a while, but Beck was fucking AWESOME.
I kind of lost interest in those mid 2000's albums, but his showmanship and band is damn near perfect. Would see again and will most likely dig back into some of those albums I basically ignored.
+1
he has a heck of a band he's touring with..jason falkner..smokey hormel..etc....
I had not seen him since the 930 club in the late 90s...enjoyed this show so much more...
If I remember that show with him in the Yacht uniform...it was horrible, so not much to go up from.
I did catch the midnight V tour at the Pat Center and that was fun...
well I think I +1'd that it was an awesome show!....but hey if you who weren't there last night want to pass judgement on the show be my guest... :) just switch Beck for Replacements and you got yourself a nice Atomicfronty-post...maybe you're auditioning for the newly open position!!!!!! :)
as far as the mid to late 90s show at the 930.. I thought it sucked..as you know...so it took me a while to see him again.... I think his new album is his best so far....which was another reason I was interested in this show.
but he only played about 3 or 4 of those songs... which I think is a good thing. Love the Sea Change/Morning Phase tunes, but they should be played in a seated show at the Lincoln, not MPP!
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I found Sean Lennon's band rather boring. "Oh, I predict the next song will be a mid-tempo, meandering psychedelic pastiche." His girlfriend/band-mate is cute, though.
I highly enjoyed Beck, though the people around me became rather rude during the run of Sea Change/Morning Glory songs, which was my most anticipated part of the show. Lots of overly loud chat and bustling for beer.
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The Fresh & Onlys were great last night. Solid loud rawk. The Shilohs had 3 good songs and about 7 boring ones.
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I haven't said this about a show in a while, but Beck was fucking AWESOME.
I kind of lost interest in those mid 2000's albums, but his showmanship and band is damn near perfect. Would see again and will most likely dig back into some of those albums I basically ignored.
+1
he has a heck of a band he's touring with..jason falkner..smokey hormel..etc....
I had not seen him since the 930 club in the late 90s...enjoyed this show so much more...
If I remember that show with him in the Yacht uniform...it was horrible, so not much to go up from.
I did catch the midnight V tour at the Pat Center and that was fun...
well I think I +1'd that it was an awesome show!....but hey if you who weren't there last night want to pass judgement on the show be my guest... :) just switch Beck for Replacements and you got yourself a nice Atomicfronty-post...maybe you're auditioning for the newly open position!!!!!! :)
as far as the mid to late 90s show at the 930.. I thought it sucked..as you know...so it took me a while to see him again.... I think his new album is his best so far....which was another reason I was interested in this show.
I think that one left a mark. For the record I didn't say a thing about his current tour with your 'nice Atomicfronty-post'
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well depends on how you read "not much to go up from..." I suppose...
sorry if I misread it.. you seemed to be saying that even if it was better that wasn't saying much given how bad the 930 show was...
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I enjoyed Sean Lennons band - short but solid set. The new album is pretty damn good That was their 2nd MPP show in a year as they opened for Flaming Lips/tame impala last year
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Yup, but at Strathmore they were not selling very expensive VIP tickets. It also took a good number of songs for it to happen at Strathmore. Again, I'm not complaining, it worked for me and I don't believe shows should have seats unless it is jazz/classical. I was just commenting.
people rushed to the front at the Strathmore and it was clear Cave encouraged it and wanted it.. he didn't want to play to a bunch of people sitting down, etc..
you are dead on correct... and though I did not say it .. I was aware of that different reality..
I think Nick Cave should rethink things a little....its not right to take money for VIP tickets and then have this take place..
anyways I could not be at the show last night... I'm sure it was wonderful..his show at the Strathmore is one of the best I have ever seen..
I cannot help but ad that DAR is a shit-pie venue and should be avoided at all costs unless you like to eat shit-pie sandwiches..
Really missed being at this show. Glad it seems like you all enjoyed it. I was in the 2nd row at Strathmore and was glad people came in to fill some space as it was kind of uncomfortable being there almost alone!
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Brahs?
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Brahs?
oh no!!!!!!! not the ken doll!
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TIL: steal stuff from the 9:30 Club and return it for big, big prizes!
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TIL: steal stuff from the 9:30 Club and return it for big, big prizes!
I got some concert promo posters i took off the walls over the years....
willing to talk turkey.. price negotiable...serious inquiries only.
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im, going to steal, seth. ooh, gurl.
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TIL: steal stuff from the 9:30 Club and return it for big, big prizes!
I got some concert promo posters i took off the walls over the years....
willing to talk turkey.. price negotiable...serious inquiries only.
It would be hysterical if they ban you because of this. FTR, I don't want that to happen, but no one could deny the hilarity of it.
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TIL: steal stuff from the 9:30 Club and return it for big, big prizes!
I got some concert promo posters i took off the walls over the years....
willing to talk turkey.. price negotiable...serious inquiries only.
It would be hysterical if they ban you because of this. FTR, I don't want that to happen, but no one could deny the hilarity of it.
I don't get banned. I get people banned.
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TIL: steal stuff from the 9:30 Club and return it for big, big prizes!
I got some concert promo posters i took off the walls over the years....
willing to talk turkey.. price negotiable...serious inquiries only.
It would be hysterical if they ban you because of this. FTR, I don't want that to happen, but no one could deny the hilarity of it.
I don't get banned. I get people banned.
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The idea of a 57 year old balding man with dyed hair acting "lusty" just seems comical to me. And sort of gross.
When that man is Billy Zoom it is downright CREEPY.
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I haven't said this about a show in a while, but Beck was fucking AWESOME.
I kind of lost interest in those mid 2000's albums, but his showmanship and band is damn near perfect. Would see again and will most likely dig back into some of those albums I basically ignored.
I heard the same thing from a friend who's not a fan particularly, but thought it was a show he should go to. And he raved and raved, telling all his music buddies you need to see Beck at least once.
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TIL: steal stuff from the 9:30 Club and return it for big, big prizes!
I got some concert promo posters i took off the walls over the years....
willing to talk turkey.. price negotiable...serious inquiries only.
It would be hysterical if they ban you because of this. FTR, I don't want that to happen, but no one could deny the hilarity of it.
11x17 frames @ Walmart $4.00 each - looks very nice in mancave , guilty as well...
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Anyone make the NIN/Soundgarden show @ the lube?
Wifey scored row A 100 center from work colleague so I was designated limo driver/shlub on the lawn. Free upgrade to 200 section upon entry. Completely missed opener (would have made a better effort to experience Death Grips). Soundgarden (not really my thing) sounded amazing and heavy - Chris Cornell apparently has not aged one day. NIN was the most impressive and intense light show I have ever witnessed. Was kind of waiting to see Lisa Fischer on BV's and Pino Palladino on bass (the Austin City Limits show, wow), but this was something else. Staff/security was surprisingly low key, but they were probably just tired from the Mayhem Fest the day before, crowd as well (and well-behaved). Little nightmare getting out, but home by 11:30 and I found a great shortcut from Warrenton, but that's for me only.
Oh, and I hope that everyone's cel videos were incredible and will be viewed again and again and cherished forever.
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I got a lawn ticket for $5.00, but got there too late for an upgrade. Never seen NIN and was blown away. Like you, I was impressed by Soundgarden, but never really liked them to begin with...and I missed the opener.
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Anyone make the NIN/Soundgarden show @ the lube?
Wifey scored row A 100 center from work colleague so I was designated limo driver/shlub on the lawn. Free upgrade to 200 section upon entry. Completely missed opener (would have made a better effort to experience Death Grips). Soundgarden (not really my thing) sounded amazing and heavy - Chris Cornell apparently has not aged one day. NIN was the most impressive and intense light show I have ever witnessed. Was kind of waiting to see Lisa Fischer on BV's and Pino Palladino on bass (the Austin City Limits show, wow), but this was something else. Staff/security was surprisingly low key, but they were probably just tired from the Mayhem Fest the day before, crowd as well (and well-behaved). Little nightmare getting out, but home by 11:30 and I found a great shortcut from Warrenton, but that's for me only.
Oh, and I hope that everyone's cel videos were incredible and will be viewed again and again and cherished forever.
I am so over stupid people on their stupid phones at shows "recording" everything instead of just experiencing the music....ugh.
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Yeah, screw people whose priorities and way of enjoying their chosen forms of recreation deviate slightly from my own. Cell phone bastards.
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Yeah, screw people whose priorities and way of enjoying their chosen forms of recreation deviate slightly from my own. Cell phone bastards.
the problem is that 1) those cell phones block others' views, and b) people filming on cell phones aren't there in the moment... band could be playing mind-blowing song but cell-phoners won't notice, they're too busy making sure the band is in frame. no worries, they'll re-watch the concert later, with shitty sound quality, and enjoy the moment then (or not - seriously, how many people go back and watch all their shitty cell phone vids?). sucks to be at a rockin' show, surrounded by cell-phone zombies. but reason #1 is my biggest complaint.
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Agree with this whole page.
I have never been into NIN and am a moderate SG fan I guess. We don't get many hsows down here so I went to the show in Virginia Beach. NIN blew me away. I still don't think I'll go put them on at the house, but the live show was outstanding.
Re: cell phones: yeah, it's stupid.
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at the How to Destroy Angels show at the filmore, i had some asshole in front of me record the entire thing show on his phone basically.
i am definitely guilty of recording some stuff at shows, but usually less than 20 secs
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the problem is that 1) those cell phones block others' views,
They don't. Is your field of vision 16 square inches? Should people stop putting their hands up in the air because it might obstruct 2% of your visual spectrum? This is absurd to the point of being an absolute non-starter.
and b) people filming on cell phones aren't there in the moment... band could be playing mind-blowing song but cell-phoners won't notice, they're too busy making sure the band is in frame. no worries, they'll re-watch the concert later, with shitty sound quality, and enjoy the moment then (or not - seriously, how many people go back and watch all their shitty cell phone vids?).
This concerns you how? It's exactly what I said before:
screw people whose ... way of enjoying their chosen forms of recreation deviate slightly from my own
Whenever this community brings this up, its just the most elitest, talking down at people nonsense ever. You basically wrote a paragraph explaining why other people are worse fans than you because they're not watching the concert properly like you are. Think about that for a second. This is the concert intellectual equivalent of old white men telling African-American kids how to dress properly. It would be insulting if it wasn't so cloying.
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Is your field of vision 16 square inches? Should people stop putting their hands up in the air because it might obstruct 2% of your visual spectrum? This is absurd to the point of being an absolute non-starter.
i can't discuss something with you if you're going to use moronic nonsense as your argument. does it block my ENTIRE field of view? of course not. does it put several glowing squares, a foot to a few feet away from my face, between me and the band? yes, and that shit's distracting. to claim that several screens hovering in your line of sight isn't an unwanted annoyance is plain stupid.
Whenever this community brings this up, its just the most elitest, talking down at people nonsense ever.
like you should be telling people not to be elitist ;-)
it's not elitist to say that others are ruining the concert experience for me. if i shove you out of the way and dance in your face while singing the song, badly, do you have a right to complain? or are you being elitist because being a douche is how i choose to enjoy my shows, and if you're not into my anti-social behavior then it's your fault? eff that. get your fucking glowing screens out of my face.
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it's not elitist to say that others are ruining the concert experience for me. if i shove you out of the way and dance in your face while singing the song, badly, do you have a right to complain?
This is a total false equivalency, and you know it. Recording a song on your cell phone is not the same as physically assaulting someone.
Look, I don't record concerts via cell phone, I think its stupid. I also am not so horrendously bothered by that it in any way changes my enjoyment of a concert. I cannot imagine any sane, reasonable person actually having their experience significantly downgraded over someone holding a camera up and recording a song. Turn your head 5 degrees or move 6 inches and get on with your life.
I think this is entirely infantile accumulation of "tr00 fan" points. This is more about people making themselves feel like a TRUE concert fan by looking down on others on their cell phone -- or not dancing, or talking to their friend, or not singing along, or singing along too loudly, or whatever they're doing that is one iota out of line of what you are doing. As with most discussions on this board, this is not a real gripe, its whipping out our concert penises and seeing whose is longest.
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I like to take pics and record one or two songs per show.
I post the good(?) videos to the YouTube, and I usually do watch them again.
I try to mostly hold the phone up at my eye level, and I believe that it cannot really disturb anyone's show-viewing pleasure.
Thinking of getting a better camera: maybe GoPro, because the low light at most indoor shows makes the iPhone videos fuzzier than I want.
8)
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it's not elitist to say that others are ruining the concert experience for me.
When what is "ruining the concert experience" is one's inability to countenance a 4"x3" obstruction of your vision several feet away from your face for a few minutes, it certainly is.
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I like to take pics and record one or two songs per show.
You literally owe sweetcell thousands of dollars. You've ruined live music.
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I like to take pics and record one or two songs per show.
You literally owe sweetcell thousands of dollars. You've ruined live music.
No problems.
I guess, I'm in trouble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo_317i9vuY
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The Agnes Obel show at the club last night was wonderful. She has a beautiful voice.
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Sweetcell must hate my guts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axlAGnvOwEw
;D
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it's not elitist to say that others are ruining the concert experience for me.
When what is "ruining the concert experience" is one's inability to countenance a 4"x3" obstruction of your vision several feet away from your face for a few minutes, it certainly is.
Doesn't Jiffy Lube have banners all over the place encouraging people to identify miscreants, and turn them in to security?
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Doesn't Jiffy Lube have banners all over the place encouraging people to identify miscreants, and turn them in to security?
IDK, I've not been there since the name change.
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please invite me over the next time you're watching a TV show that you've been looking forward to - say, a season finale. i will lie down between you and the tv set, and hold up my cell phone so that it only blocks 4"x3" of your view. i dare you to not ask me to get that annoying, glowing screen out of your line of sight.
is watching a concert the same as watching a tv show at home? no. but the point remains: having that visual occlusion is ANNOYING.
at this point the record-a-show-on-a-crappy-cell-phone boat has sailed. my writing on a message board ain't gonna stop anyone from doing it. just sharing an opinion... you know, BUILDING COMMUNITY.
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That reminds me - I gotta call the cable company. Seems like no matter what channel I put it on, there's a cat-shaped cutout on the screen.
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please invite me over the next time you're watching a TV show that you've been looking forward to - say, a season finale. i will lie down between you and the tv set, and hold up my cell phone so that it only blocks 4"x3" of your view. i dare you to not ask me to get that annoying, glowing screen out of your line of sight.
Is my television magically much larger, to include my entire field of vision? In that case, come on over, your company would be lovely, and I will grill up some portobello mushroom caps on the grill beforehand. Shall we say 7pm?
just sharing an opinion... you know, BUILDING COMMUNITY.
Well some of us are trying to ORGANIZE THE COMMUNITY, you know?!
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Post show banter-wise:
The Nickel Creek/Josh Ritter show at WolfTrap was pretty great last night and/or I am in love with Sara Watkins. Probably both.
I tried to video-record one song (a Fleetwood Mac cover) and was swiftly stopped by WolfTrap Staph. :(
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Post show banter-wise:
The Nickel Creek/Josh Ritter show at WolfTrap was pretty great last night and/or I am in love with Sara Watkins. Probably both.
I tried to video-record one song (a Fleetwood Mac cover) and was swiftly stopped by WolfTrap Staph sweetcell. :(
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I tried to video-record one song (a Fleetwood Mac cover) and was swiftly stopped by WolfTrap Staph. :(
You may as well have given Wolftrap full blown AIDS.
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Man United Banned Tablets at Old Trafford.
That's all I got.
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Sorry I brought it up, let's move on, shall we?
Caught Steely Dan in Pittsburgh Monday at the Benedum Center - pretty precise and flawless (although not lacking soul), but what else would you expect?
http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music-reviews/2014/08/11/Steely-Dan-recreates-its-studio-magic-at-the-Benedum/stories/201408110163 (http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music-reviews/2014/08/11/Steely-Dan-recreates-its-studio-magic-at-the-Benedum/stories/201408110163)
Scott Mervis has been doing some fine Pittsburgh-area music journalism for years.
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big star thing was a blast. im generally skeptical of tribute shows but i cant imagine liking big star and not enjoying last night. note perfect renditions of those songs, played and sung by people who clearly have a deep connection to the music.
they did #1 record, then third, then an encore of you and your sister, september gurls (!!!!) and i am the cosmos
from where i was standing the crowd and the sound was among the best ive ever experienced. great night. thansk for booking that one, seth.
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It was a blast... Highlights for me were Thirteen and Jesus Christ with Mike Mills taking lead.
One of those on stage was Lesa Aldridge who the inspiration and girlfriend of Alex Clinton during the recording of Third.
per NPR
http://instagram.com/p/sED32MgPiI/
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thirteen was my highlight too. i was completely unfamiliar with the three who sang that one but they totally nailed a very tough song
i was also impressed with how seamlessly the whole band played. especially when they mentioned pat sansone flew in that day with no rehearsals. i know they had sheet music and all, but still. again, shows how much all involved actually cared about the music
my only complaint, and this was to be expected, was a lack of stuff from radio city (my favorite of the three). especially after seeing how well they handled the more rocking songs like feel or kizza me or when my babys beside me. would have loved to seen them tackle o my soul or you get what you deserve, but sepember gurls is an all time favorite song so seeing that was special.
so if theyre saving radio city for a future opening set ill absolutely be there too
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Hoping someone was keeping track of who sang what for the show... It's a bummer The Posies were available having done the Cat's Cradle show the night before, they had their own gig in Seattle Sat. I too would have preferred more from the first two records. The #1 Record set seemed rushed and not as well rehearsed as the Third set.
Some of the other performers last night and I think Thirteen may have been these three + Chris Stamey
Skylar Gudasz - https://skylargudasz.bandcamp.com/releases
Brett Harris - http://www.brettharrismusic.com/
Django Hopkins - http://www.theoldceremony.com/
and John Davies currently of Title Tracks http://titletracksdc.blogspot.com/
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thirteen was just brett and django on guitar with skylar on lead vocals. hearing that song from a female voice was stunning. thats alway been one of my favorite big star tracks and that performance definitely had me a bit misty eyed. skylar was really impressive throughout, bouncing from vocals to flute to guitar. from what i gather those three have been involved in all these big stars third shows, and it was definitely reflected in their harmonies.
beyond that i only remember that pat did feel and mike did jesus christ. there werent really any vocals that i felt missed the mark, honestly. all of them really felt like theyd studied alex/chris' phrasing
the highest praise i can give that show is that i didnt want to listen to anything on my long metro ride home. big star is such an important band to me and getting to hear so many of those songs played live was a treat ill never forget.
i was also happy to see those two chris bell songs in the encore. his album is a bit spotty but when it hits its mark (title track definitely) its as good as big star ever was
thansk again seth. that was a special evening of music
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LA show will have Dean Wareham, Ira Kaplan, Jason Falkner, Tommy Keene....
http://www.glidemagazine.com/122933/big-stars-3rd-1-record-star-cast-played-live-la/
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Did anyone go to the GBV show? Or is that this week?
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I'm not seeing any GBV shows in the area in the previous week or the following week. They played the BC a few months ago though, and it was good.
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Did anyone go to the GBV show? Or is that this week?
I went.. I posted two pics on the pictures/setlists thread
I enjoyed the show a lot but the 10% abv Beer Thousand kinda kicked my butt..
it was a long drive! almost to rehoboth!
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Did anyone go to the GBV show? Or is that this week?
I went.. I posted two pics on the pictures/setlists thread
I enjoyed the show a lot but the 10% abv Beer Thousand kinda kicked my butt..
it was a long drive! almost to rehoboth!
^drunk driver^
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Did anyone go to the GBV show? Or is that this week?
I went.. I posted two pics on the pictures/setlists thread
I enjoyed the show a lot but the 10% abv Beer Thousand kinda kicked my butt..
it was a long drive! almost to rehoboth!
^drunk driver^
they did play a salty salute... i wish they would stop playing it...it gets old..they need to vary their set list THAT i will say.. the dc show at the black cat they played a ton of newer material but i honestly would be ok if they didn't play gold star for robot boy/i am a scientist/tractor rape chain and a few others again....they are great songs....but still.. i guess they do play like 50 song set lists
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The Black Cat show was the first time they played where I live in 15 years. I would have liked more 1995-1997 material in DC, but probably my view of the show is biased from the late set and the very late return in Baltimore. I was somewhat bored at the end of the 50 song set.
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The Black Cat show was the first time they played where I live in 15 years. I would have liked more 1995-1997 material in DC, but probably my view of the show is biased from the late set and the very late return in Baltimore. I was somewhat bored at the end of the 50 song set.
yeah they pretty much playeed mostly from bee thousand which they were hyping as the 20th anniversary of..
so some oldies they usually play were missing: my impression now, weed king, unleashed the large hearted boy etc etc... they played more of these last week... and less of the two new albums they were largely playing from at the black cat.. really at the black cat it was almost 1 song from bee thousand 1 song from motivational jumpsuit and 1 song from cool planet...that was most of the show which was weird but unique
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Ryan Adams was better than expected. The 930 Club was the most packed I've ever seen it and I think I'm officially old. I really couldn't handle it.
Sidehatch, if you were wearing a Dean Ween Group t shirt, I saw you.
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I was standing at the soundboard, dead center. I thought the sound was awful on a lot of the songs. Muddy, too much bass - bleeding into and over the mix. Maybe that was what he was going for? Saw him a few weeks ago at the Susquehanna Bank Pavillion in Camden NJ, and enjoyed his show a lot more.
And the club was jam packed. #plaidshirtnight
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I don't know if I'll ever attend a sold out show again there. It was really not enjoyable at all.
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I have said that a number of times myself, old man that I am.
But how do you know in advance if the show will sell out or not? Do you just avoid buying advance tickets and make a game day decision?
I don't know if I'll ever attend a sold out show again there. It was really not enjoyable at all.
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I have said that a number of times myself, old man that I am.
But how do you know in advance if the show will sell out or not? Do you just avoid buying advance tickets and make a game day decision?
I don't know if I'll ever attend a sold out show again there. It was really not enjoyable at all.
Either wait until day of or you buy and if it's sold out you'll have no problem selling the tickets. I was getting offers of $125 a ticket, I probably should've taken it!
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For Spoon it was impossible to sell a ticket even though it was sold out... I've learned. I wish scalping was illegal as I am used to.
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For Spoon it was impossible to sell a ticket even though it was sold out... I've learned. I wish scalping was illegal as I am used to.
Probably because they played three nights in a row.
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I don't know if I'll ever attend a sold out show again there. It was really not enjoyable at all.
Saw the 2nd night of Arcade Fire in Chicago at the United Center, with Devo opening. There was so much room to move around on the main floor it was GREAT. The 400 level section was completely blocked off...I'm guessing that there were less than 10,000 people there. I've got to say that I'm getting to a point where a sold out show is uncomfortable and really detracts from my enjoyment of the show. I HATE being the cranky dude, but as you get older, personal space really does become an issue. Also, with a bad knee, I am really starting to enjoy having someplace to sit or lean on. That's how I made it through the Foo Fighters show...if I didn't have a spot to lean on, I wouldn't have lasted the whole night.
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You old guys need to get new hobbies like needlepoint or some shit like that.
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You old guys need to get new hobbies like needlepoint or some shit like that.
What are you, a vampire? Do you possess eternal youth? Your posts always seem discriminatory towards people of a certain age.
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The irony being that he's almost certainly older than everyone here except ratbasturd
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You old guys need to get new hobbies like needlepoint or some shit like that.
What are you, a vampire? Do you possess eternal youth? Your posts always seem discriminatory towards people of a certain age.
his posts are always putting everyone down hence he does not discriminate
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Ryan Adams was better than expected. The 930 Club was the most packed I've ever seen it and I think I'm officially old. I really couldn't handle it.
Sidehatch, if you were wearing a Dean Ween Group t shirt, I saw you.
yesir that was I
I was on the lookout for the natty dreds too, but no such luck
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Geez, someone can't take a joke. ;D
Scroll up a few posts, I put myself in the same oldguy category.
Kosmo is way older than me. So were Jaguar, Mankie, Atomic, and I'm sure many others!
You old guys need to get new hobbies like needlepoint or some shit like that.
What are you, a vampire? Do you possess eternal youth? Your posts always seem discriminatory towards people of a certain age.
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Ryan Adams was better than expected. The 930 Club was the most packed I've ever seen it and I think I'm officially old. I really couldn't handle it.
Sidehatch, if you were wearing a Dean Ween Group t shirt, I saw you.
yesir that was I
I was on the lookout for the natty dreds too, but no such luck
damn... next time. I only saw that one pic of you on here a while back and don't even know your name. Oh well!
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Geez, someone can't take a joke. ;D
Scroll up a few posts, I put myself in the same oldguy category.
Kosmo is way older than me. So were Jaguar, Mankie, Atomic, and I'm sure many others!
You old guys need to get new hobbies like needlepoint or some shit like that.
What are you, a vampire? Do you possess eternal youth? Your posts always seem discriminatory towards people of a certain age.
RIP atomic.
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when she, was just a girl, she ex,pect,ed the world
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Older crowds are literally bigger. Capital Cities is sold out and there'll probably be plenty of room.
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Geez, someone can't take a joke. ;D
Scroll up a few posts, I put myself in the same oldguy category.
Kosmo is way older than me. So were Jaguar, Mankie, Atomic, and I'm sure many others!
You old guys need to get new hobbies like needlepoint or some shit like that.
What are you, a vampire? Do you possess eternal youth? Your posts always seem discriminatory towards people of a certain age.
RIP atomic.
Cool. I can't wait to start making old jokes about you since you like them so much.
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Geez, someone can't take a joke. ;D
Scroll up a few posts, I put myself in the same oldguy category.
Kosmo is way older than me. So were Jaguar, Mankie, Atomic, and I'm sure many others!
You old guys need to get new hobbies like needlepoint or some shit like that.
What are you, a vampire? Do you possess eternal youth? Your posts always seem discriminatory towards people of a certain age.
RIP atomic.
Cool. I can't wait to start making old jokes about you since you like them so much.
Old jokes? I don't get it. And before you get your panties all in bunch, atomic doesn't exist.
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Only gay guys get their panties in a bunch over old guy jokes, since a gay guy's life is basically over at 35.
Straight and pseudo-straight guys think getting old is funny. Until it's time to die.
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Only gay guys get their panties in a bunch over old guy jokes, since a gay guy's life is basically over at 35.
Straight and pseudo-straight guys think getting old is funny. Until it's time to die.
If you're trying to fill the void left by Joan Rivers, you're nowhere nearly as funny or talented. Her success wasn't in just offending everyone else, she made just as much fun of herself. You're just boring.
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Only gay guys get their panties in a bunch over old guy jokes, since a gay guy's life is basically over at 35.
Straight and pseudo-straight guys think getting old is funny. Until it's time to die.
If you're trying to fill the void left by Joan Rivers, you're nowhere nearly as funny or talented. Her success wasn't in just offending everyone else, she made just as much fun of herself. You're just boring.
BOOM!
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Ryan Adams rockin' a 930 tee on Letterman.
http://www.relix.com/blogs/detail/video_david_letterman_loves_ryan_adams_requests_another_song
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a staff shirt, no less! did he wash glasses or sweep up after one of his shows to earn that shirt?
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Glad I went to Jack White; good show from the pit. However, Spoon's Thursday show at the Lincoln was mind blowing.
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Glad I went to Jack White; good show from the pit. However, Spoon's Thursday show at the Lincoln was mind blowing.
I thought it was great until he had to end with that one big hit of his. I'm guessing he loves the paycheck, but hates having to play that song. Again.
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It was good. Lazaretto songs still suck. 2012 show was way better with the all girl band.
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We caught Devil Makes Three and Iron and Wine on Saturday at that Route 29 festival. Never heard of Devil Makes Three, they were a pretty decent bluegrass band. Iron and Wine were kind of boring, but enjoyable enough in the sunshine.
Merriweather Lawn is pretty f'n awesome when it's at 1/4 capacity.
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did, you have any, hot,dogs and soda,pop?
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did, you have any, hot,dogs and soda,pop?
No... a few Natty Bohs though. Hi James.
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What, are you, talking about, Willis?
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Any reports from the Ty Segall show last night?
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Hi Atomic.
did, you have any, hot,dogs and soda,pop?
No... a few Natty Bohs though. Hi James.
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I do remember that Atomic did post something right before he left
'I found that the 930 message board has a flaw that I can create the same username as someone else and post and there is no easy way to tell that was not the original poster'
so is there a little bit of that going on here?????
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No, that is not, happening at, all
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+1
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I think he figured out how to do that about 5+ years after the rest of us did. We actually had some fun doing that way back when but then we remembered we were adults, and adults have other ways to have fun.
I was just commenting on beer lover Yada consuming Atomic approved beers.
I do remember that Atomic did post something right before he left
'I found that the 930 message board has a flaw that I can create the same username as someone else and post and there is no easy way to tell that was not the original poster'
so is there a little bit of that going on here?????
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Any reports from the Ty Segall show last night?
Enjoyed it. Can't remember the last time I saw that much stage diving at the 930. Crowd was way more animated than the one at the Black Cat last year.
Took a little while to warm up to the opening band, Wand.
Hope Mikal Cronin hits the road again soon.
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No, that is not, happening at, all
look at relaxer, coming out of left field, with a good one.
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The Foo Fighters basically play the same concert every time you go see them, but man, its a fun concert.
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The Bahamas show was awesome. Afie is a killer guitar play and awesome songwriter!
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Any reports from the Ty Segall show last night?
Enjoyed it. Can't remember the last time I saw that much stage diving at the 930. Crowd was way more animated than the one at the Black Cat last year.
Took a little while to warm up to the opening band, Wand.
Hope Mikal Cronin hits the road again soon.
yeah CRAZY amount of stage diving and crowd surfing - never seen anything like it in DC let alone the 9.30 club - I felt very very old :P
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Any reports from the Ty Segall show last night?
Enjoyed it. Can't remember the last time I saw that much stage diving at the 930. Crowd was way more animated than the one at the Black Cat last year.
Took a little while to warm up to the opening band, Wand.
Hope Mikal Cronin hits the road again soon.
yeah CRAZY amount of stage diving and crowd surfing - never seen anything like it in DC let alone the 9.30 club - I felt very very old :P
what's odd is they usually don't let that stuff go on at the club
they have those barriers so you can't even get closet to the stage
I see them grabbing crowdsurfers anytime they try
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Any reports from the Ty Segall show last night?
Enjoyed it. Can't remember the last time I saw that much stage diving at the 930. Crowd was way more animated than the one at the Black Cat last year.
Took a little while to warm up to the opening band, Wand.
Hope Mikal Cronin hits the road again soon.
yeah CRAZY amount of stage diving and crowd surfing - never seen anything like it in DC let alone the 9.30 club - I felt very very old :P
what's odd is they usually don't let that stuff go on at the club
they have those barriers so you can't even get closet to the stage
I see them grabbing crowdsurfers anytime they try
Did that enforcement end with the passing of that guy?
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I almost said that...but decided not to, but you read my mind
I remember he was always pulling people down
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I almost said that...but decided not to, but you read my mind
I remember he was always pulling people down
I speculated to my friend that perhaps Segall had an agreement w the club to allow crowdsurfing
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I almost said that...but decided not to, but you read my mind
I remember he was always pulling people down
I speculated to my friend that perhaps Segall had an agreement w the club to allow crowdsurfing
I think this is true, as he has been doing this at all his shows so far
;D
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Replacements, Hold Steady and Deer Tick show was great. Any other 930boarders attend?
The bands were great and everything was just easy about the night:
Quick subway from Manhattan, great weather, friendly staph, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/user/videoawesome/videos
Hopefully Seth will be able to bring this revival show to the DC area next year.
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Replacements, Hold Steady and Deer Tick show was great. Any other 930boarders attend?
The bands were great and everything was just easy about the night:
Quick subway from Manhattan, great weather, friendly staph, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/user/videoawesome/videos
Hopefully Seth will be able to bring this revival show to the DC area next year.
good vids
;D
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I actually went to a show last night!
Lydia Loveless at DC9.
I looked for Hutch among the sea of men, but didn't see him.
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I actually went to a show last night!
Lydia Loveless at DC9.
I looked for Hutch among the sea of men, but didn't see him.
I didn't go...I am going to less shows...mainly cause of the kids....
How was the show?
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Very nice show. Obviously longer than when she opened for Old 97's at 9:30. She's fun to watch, as is her husband (the standup bass guy with the long locks in her band).
Less shows is a natural progression that comes with marriage, kids, and age, methinks. Ratbastard's dad being the obvious exception.
I actually went to a show last night!
Lydia Loveless at DC9.
I looked for Hutch among the sea of men, but didn't see him.
I didn't go...I am going to less shows...mainly cause of the kids....
How was the show?
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Slowdive was great....missed low and meeting any of the boardies though
I was hoping to pick up some of those new 930 earplugs...but they were sold out...and am I feeling it this morning.
Sounded really good all over the room. It was a little hard maneuvering
It was very sold out
I didn't see any slamdancing, but there were a few guys up front grooving pretty hard. But most had their big hipster glasses on and stared at their sneeks
After seeing Mogwai earlier this year...I can see the 1 to 1 coloration vividly
Picked up a kewl pedal shirt ...goes 1 louder
(http://www.jamesbates.com/images/slow-t_768.jpg)
Slowdive
T-shirt Design (http://www.jamesbates.com/slowdive1.html)T-shirt Design
In 2014 Slowdive reformed for a round the world tour. They asked me to pitch for T-Shirt ideas and this is the one they chose, it was also used on mugs. Such a privilege & honour to get to do this one.
If you are not familiar with Slowdive, you should know that they are famous for their use of guitar pedals, creating majestic atmospheric & very loud soundscapes, influencing everyone from Sigur Ros to Mogwai along the way. Therefore I came up with the Slowdive pedal, it does everything you can imagine, has 6 inputs and dual stereo optical outputs. Obviously it goes 1 louder just in case anyone gets too serious about it...
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Show of the year for me, perfect bill. I hoped Low would play a bit longer, but I'm glad they played three new songs, and that I could see them at 9:30 Club with a good sound. Slowdive was so great, I like the sound so much, with the only slight issue being a few weaker songs and uneven vocals.
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There were a few rough patches of feedback as far as sound goes but other than that, it was perfect for me. Vocals were clearer on some songs more so than others but (I could be wrong here) I think that might have been done on purpose.
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Yes, this is how their soundguy mixes the vocals. Neil's vocals were even louder last time I saw them.
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The Wilco shows from the Ryman have looked pretty darn good, nice to see them switching things up a bit.
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Slowdive was great....missed low and meeting any of the boardies though
Picked up a kewl pedal shirt ...goes 1 louder
Maybe next time! I did meet Betao and had a good time chilling with him (and azaghal).
I really wanted that shirt, but only had $15 bucks left of spending money for the night...
(also Low were fantastic! You missed out!)
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Slowdive were so good Really enjoyed that a lot more than I thought I would. Opening with "Slowdive" was perfect. The vocals may have been too low at a couple of points, but I think you can get away with it when it comes to shoegaze. And I imagine that this kind of show can be tricky to get the sound correct on, so major props to the sound techs last night.
Nice to meet (technically for a 2nd time!) Rogue and finally meet Azaghal, hope we can all get together for another show sooner than later.
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To agree with everyone else, Slowdive and Low were a fantastic double bill and a definite show of the year candidate. A thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyable evening.
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Scroll down to the second to last paragraph (Blowtel gig). (http://www.wonderingsound.com/feature/joanna-gruesome-us-tour-diary/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed)
I heard about this incident minutes after it happened but felt like it wasn't my place to talk/post about it. But now it's public knowledge. As far as I know, bouncer in question still has his job and wasn't even reprimanded.
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Case looks airtight all right
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The Danny Elfman Music For The Films of Tim Burton concert at the Kennedy Center tonight was really special, especially the first half of the program.
Saturday night is the final performance. If you enjoy film scores, this is a really unique opportunity to see this impressive career-spanning Elfman/Burton collection performed live.
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Roomrunner. Dope Body. Bmore royalty.
Wherever you were wasnt it.
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John Waters?
Bmore royalty.
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No, just a Who's Who of the Baltimore music scene was there.
Minus of course members of future Islands and celebration since they are on tour in Europe
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That was just the first name that came to mind when I read that phrase.
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Foo Fighters report? Loved the Sonic Highways episode. Still just can't like the music though! All the new songs sound like Queens rip offs. But, I love what they're doing! So torn!
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I heard that that Sonic Highways focused way too much on that virtually unknown band here that Dave Grohl recorded drum tracks for or something and that they were portrayed as the next big DC thing.
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I think the Sonic Highways is really well done, really liked the Chicago episode, the DC episode got a bit tedious over the fact that someone decided to press up a bunch a singles on selling them on their own
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I thought the DC episode as well done. Great show.
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The Damned were a blast last night. Was floored how well Dave and the Captain looked and sounded. I put off seeing these guys over and over again. Dumb move on my part.
Had seen TSOL headline at the Ottobar a couple years ago and they haven't lost a step either.
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oh and saw the dead milkmen saturday night, great show. guess i'll have to pick up the new album
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The thing about the DC episode of Sonic Highways, is I understand Dischord / Positive Force appears to be big part of Dave's teenage years... but, it sure seems like there are only three things of note from DC are, Bad Brains, Go Go Music and Dischord. Basically, there was a bit too much of the usual suspect being interviewed in the hour...
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That's basically every DC music documentary.
And they probably interviewed the same 3-4 people.
Have members of Chalk Circle, No Trend, 9353 or Velvet Monkeys ever been interviewed for anything like that?
The thing about the DC episode of Sonic Highways, is I understand Dischord / Positive Force appears to be big part of Dave's teenage years... but, it sure seems like there are only three things of note from DC are, Bad Brains, Go Go Music and Dischord. Basically, there was a bit too much of the usual suspect being interviewed in the hour...
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Did they mention Bens Chili Bowl also?
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That's basically every DC music documentary.
And they probably interviewed the same 3-4 people.
Have members of Chalk Circle, No Trend, 9353 or Velvet Monkeys ever been interviewed for anything like that?
The thing about the DC episode of Sonic Highways, is I understand Dischord / Positive Force appears to be big part of Dave's teenage years... but, it sure seems like there are only three things of note from DC are, Bad Brains, Go Go Music and Dischord. Basically, there was a bit too much of the usual suspect being interviewed in the hour...
you know..Jon Spencer came from DC.....there was no place for him so he moved to NYC....
Heck I used to love seeing Blueballs Deluxe...
so sick of the same few people always yappin......
but you can't hold it against Dave that he talks about the things that he's into.....although its worth nothing that Scream was sort of a NoVA reaction...they had a different element/vibe.. and Dave was in them for a little while...
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Yeah, JS is another.
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That's basically every DC music documentary.
And they probably interviewed the same 3-4 people.
Have members of Chalk Circle, No Trend, 9353 or Velvet Monkeys ever been interviewed for anything like that?
The thing about the DC episode of Sonic Highways, is I understand Dischord / Positive Force appears to be big part of Dave's teenage years... but, it sure seems like there are only three things of note from DC are, Bad Brains, Go Go Music and Dischord. Basically, there was a bit too much of the usual suspect being interviewed in the hour...
But it's for HBO. Of course we know all these bands, but maybe it's reaching someone out there who's never heard of Bad Brains and Fugazi. I'm okay with that.
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Was Outer Body Llama mentioned at all?
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That's basically every DC music documentary.
And they probably interviewed the same 3-4 people.
Have members of Chalk Circle, No Trend, 9353 or Velvet Monkeys ever been interviewed for anything like that?
The thing about the DC episode of Sonic Highways, is I understand Dischord / Positive Force appears to be big part of Dave's teenage years... but, it sure seems like there are only three things of note from DC are, Bad Brains, Go Go Music and Dischord. Basically, there was a bit too much of the usual suspect being interviewed in the hour...
But it's for HBO. Of course we know all these bands, but maybe it's reaching someone out there who's never heard of Bad Brains and Fugazi. I'm okay with that.
I was speaking more generally. If you were a musician living/playing in DC between 1980 and 1990, you seem to be blotted out of DC music history if you were not part of the Dischordian clique.
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That's basically every DC music documentary.
And they probably interviewed the same 3-4 people.
Have members of Chalk Circle, No Trend, 9353 or Velvet Monkeys ever been interviewed for anything like that?
The thing about the DC episode of Sonic Highways, is I understand Dischord / Positive Force appears to be big part of Dave's teenage years... but, it sure seems like there are only three things of note from DC are, Bad Brains, Go Go Music and Dischord. Basically, there was a bit too much of the usual suspect being interviewed in the hour...
My guess is for an hour long show they want to focus on relevant material and because in the grand scheme of things, no one gives a shit about Chalk Circle, No Trend, 9353 or Velvet Monkeys.
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No mention of Root Boy Slim?
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That's basically every DC music documentary.
And they probably interviewed the same 3-4 people.
Have members of Chalk Circle, No Trend, 9353 or Velvet Monkeys ever been interviewed for anything like that?
The thing about the DC episode of Sonic Highways, is I understand Dischord / Positive Force appears to be big part of Dave's teenage years... but, it sure seems like there are only three things of note from DC are, Bad Brains, Go Go Music and Dischord. Basically, there was a bit too much of the usual suspect being interviewed in the hour...
But it's for HBO. Of course we know all these bands, but maybe it's reaching someone out there who's never heard of Bad Brains and Fugazi. I'm okay with that.
I was speaking more generally. If you were a musician living/playing in DC between 1980 and 1990, you seem to be blotted out of DC music history if you were not part of the Dischordian clique.
I hear ya. Also no mention of many of the bands with women. (Bratmobile, Tuscadero, Bikini Kill). That was a bummer for me.
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Presume/hope Salad Days will do a better job of all that.
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That's basically every DC music documentary.
And they probably interviewed the same 3-4 people.
Have members of Chalk Circle, No Trend, 9353 or Velvet Monkeys ever been interviewed for anything like that?
The thing about the DC episode of Sonic Highways, is I understand Dischord / Positive Force appears to be big part of Dave's teenage years... but, it sure seems like there are only three things of note from DC are, Bad Brains, Go Go Music and Dischord. Basically, there was a bit too much of the usual suspect being interviewed in the hour...
But it's for HBO. Of course we know all these bands, but maybe it's reaching someone out there who's never heard of Bad Brains and Fugazi. I'm okay with that.
I was speaking more generally. If you were a musician living/playing in DC between 1980 and 1990, you seem to be blotted out of DC music history if you were not part of the Dischordian clique.
Let's face it, DC has a very rich musical history. A 1-hour documentary isn't going to cover it. Shit, you could spend 1 hour alone on the 9:30 Club. Dischord is a dirty word around these parts anyway, but the reality is that the label has had a significant impact on creating an environment that was conducive to other bands and labels succeeding as well. I'm most disappointed by no mention of Teen Beat/Unrest, which a) is a phenomenal label and b) a truly great band that deserves more than a passing nod. Teen Beat has had some tremendous bands over the years: Air Miami, Flin Flon, Aden, Tuscadero, True Love Always, Versus, the Ropers, etc. Really great stuff.
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Presume/hope Salad Days will do a better job of all that.
Bought my ticket!
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Did anyone else check out The Damned / TSOL / The Briefs this past Sunday night? That was a damn good show from all of the bands.
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Did anyone else check out The Damned / TSOL / The Briefs this past Sunday night? That was a damn good show from all of the bands.
Totally agreed. I made sure to get there early enough to catch all of them. TSOL was really good, but not great...but I enjoyed the heck out of them anyway. The Damned never really disappoint me. In fact, every time I get to see them is a bonus because years ago Captain Sensible told me that it was getting harder for them to come back. I guess they weren't making a lot of money. Yet they seem to make it work every few years now, and it was a pretty large/enthusiastic crowd thankfully.
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When you converse with "CAptain Sensible" do you actually call him Captain?
Did anyone else check out The Damned / TSOL / The Briefs this past Sunday night? That was a damn good show from all of the bands.
Totally agreed. I made sure to get there early enough to catch all of them. TSOL was really good, but not great...but I enjoyed the heck out of them anyway. The Damned never really disappoint me. In fact, every time I get to see them is a bonus because years ago Captain Sensible told me that it was getting harder for them to come back. I guess they weren't making a lot of money. Yet they seem to make it work every few years now, and it was a pretty large/enthusiastic crowd thankfully.
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Temples sounded absolutely boss at the club last night, with an impressive liquid light show featuring five overhead projectors and two dudes probably still high from the sixties..
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When you converse with "CAptain Sensible" do you actually call him Captain?
Did anyone else check out The Damned / TSOL / The Briefs this past Sunday night? That was a damn good show from all of the bands.
Totally agreed. I made sure to get there early enough to catch all of them. TSOL was really good, but not great...but I enjoyed the heck out of them anyway. The Damned never really disappoint me. In fact, every time I get to see them is a bonus because years ago Captain Sensible told me that it was getting harder for them to come back. I guess they weren't making a lot of money. Yet they seem to make it work every few years now, and it was a pretty large/enthusiastic crowd thankfully.
Dude, totally.
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Temples sounded absolutely boss at the club last night, with an impressive liquid light show featuring five overhead projectors and two dudes probably still high from the sixties..
How full was it? That seems like a huge jump in venue size for them in a short time... Did I miss something? Did they get a song on the radio or something?
Also, I wish I would have remembered they were coming through... I love Sun Structures; it will be on my top albums list for 2014 for sure.
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The Slowdive recording sounds nice!
Thanks to the taper who can out himself/herself and link to it if he/she wants. ;)
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oh someone uploaded my recording on YouTube? Well maybe I better stay quiet since there was a "no taping sign" that night, although Low doesn't mind.
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No I got it off Dime. Stumbled upon your epic stash the other day while looking for recent recordings. Sweet collection!
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Did anyone else check out The Damned / TSOL / The Briefs this past Sunday night? That was a damn good show from all of the bands.
I'm so bummed I ended up missing this one. :-\
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Did anyone go to the Meat Puppets show? If so, how was it? I just love those guys and had tickets but couldn't make it out due to domestic issues.
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Did anyone go to the Meat Puppets show? If so, how was it? I just love those guys and had tickets but couldn't make it out due to domestic issues.
NO MORE
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Went to see Peter Hook and the Light in Philly. I have to say that I was absolutely blown away by this one, I wasn't entirely sure if he could keep up the "let's play 2 more LPs in order" schtick...but honestly, the way that he did it was absolutely perfect. 25 minutes of random Joy Division songs to warm up, then some singles/tracks from the mid-80's New Order period, "Brotherhood" then "Low Life" and finally an encore of stuff from "Substance". I couldn't believe how great the band integrated the electronic/pre-recorded stuff with the live performance. They sounded spectacular, better than the New Order show last year at Merriweather. 2 hours and 45 minutes long. David Potts, the dude from Revenge and Monaco, handled a lot of Bernard Sumner's melodies perfectly. Hook played way more bass because so many of the songs actually have TWO basslines. So for anyone who criticized the other shows for Hooky not playing enough bass, I think this would have satisfied them. Seth, if they come back and do another tour at some point, I really hope you can get them to DC. It was truly a special night. Here's a great interview with Hooky's son:
http://stereoembersmagazine.com/just-couldnt-prouder-interview-jack-bates-peter-hook-light/
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^that does sound good.... I'd go see Peter Hook again
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^^I really enjoyed the show he did last time around at the 930 and I was a little bummed he didn't play the bass that much. But it was a really tight show and would certainly want to see this tour
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Temples sounded absolutely boss at the club last night, with an impressive liquid light show featuring five overhead projectors and two dudes probably still high from the sixties..
How full was it? That seems like a huge jump in venue size for them in a short time... Did I miss something? Did they get a song on the radio or something?
Saw them at the Fillmore in San Francisco back in September. Was definitely under-attended.
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When was the last time Hook played DC? I thought he toured all the time. I always skipped his shows because I though it would be more "cover band" than band, but everyone says it is great so now I wanna go, but I haven't see him listed around where I live for the last 4 years or so.
Four shows last weekend! Nels Cline Singers / Robyn Hitchcock / Howe Gelb / Cibo Matto.
I'm tired of dinner-concerts at Rams Head on Stage and Jammin' Java now. Cant believe someone somewhere thought it was a good idea to combine a restaurant and indie rock shows.
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I'm tired of dinner-concerts at Rams Head on Stage and Jammin' Java now. Cant believe someone somewhere thought it was a good idea to combine a restaurant and indie rock shows.
Personally, I go to the Birchmere for the food.
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i enjoy eating while at a show or at one of those neato Alamo movie theatre houses, but find the process a complete annoyance to anybody else around me. but do i care . . . that is the question.
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When was the last time Hook played DC? I thought he toured all the time. I always skipped his shows because I though it would be more "cover band" than band, but everyone says it is great so now I wanna go, but I haven't see him listed around where I live for the last 4 years or so.
12/1/2010 at the club.
It really was more than a coverband. What surprised me is that he sings and really sounds a lot like Ian. I wish he played bass the whole time though, when he did, it sounded awesome.
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When was the last time Hook played DC? I thought he toured all the time. I always skipped his shows because I though it would be more "cover band" than band, but everyone says it is great so now I wanna go, but I haven't see him listed around where I live for the last 4 years or so.
12/1/2010 at the club.
It really was more than a coverband. What surprised me is that he sings and really sounds a lot like Ian. I wish he played bass the whole time though, when he did, it sounded awesome.
He also played in 2011, doing Closer in full. That show wasn't anymore crowded than the Unknown Pleasures. Still a fun night, and Hooky played alot more bass than he did the previous year, which was certainly nice.
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Temples sounded absolutely boss at the club last night, with an impressive liquid light show featuring five overhead projectors and two dudes probably still high from the sixties..
How full was it? That seems like a huge jump in venue size for them in a short time... Did I miss something? Did they get a song on the radio or something?
Saw them at the Fillmore in San Francisco back in September. Was definitely under-attended.
i meant to follow-up on this earlier... i'm bad at estimating attendance at the club, but it seemed about half full for Temples and the people there were into the show. they themselves said playing the club may have been ambitious, but getting to hear them on the club's PA verses a smaller club was great.
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any truth to the rumor that azaghal1981 was tricked into attending the Concert for Valor last night?
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any truth to the rumor that azaghal1981 was tricked into attending the Concert for Valor last night?
was a crowd-funding campaign involved?
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any truth to the rumor that azaghal1981 was tricked into attending the Concert for Valor last night?
was a crowd-funding campaign involved?
the rumor I heard as the he was tricked into thinking Perfect Pussy was playing a house show at GW and was dropped on the mall.
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any truth to the rumor that azaghal1981 was tricked into attending the Concert for Valor last night?
was a crowd-funding campaign involved?
the rumor I heard as the he was tricked into thinking Perfect Pussy was playing a house show at GW and was dropped on the mall.
When will this sight-on-blind crime end!!?
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I would've been able to tell something was off at around the transfer to the blue/orange line.
Don't think I would've known anyone dumb enough to have tried driving in.
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how was Alt-J?
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You know it was fantastic...didn't want to waste my 1000'th post on them
So the echostage is definitely on the sketchy side of town.
When we got close, I told the person driving...follow all those skinny white kids and we'll get right to the front door
with that said... this area has improved quite a bit since the early 90s when I was a fearful youth at one of those Gas stations.
The sound at the Echostage is really good and do think I was particularly lucky to be behind row and rows of short girls. Alt-J seems like a good show to pick up the cute ladies at...as there were lots
Only canned beer, but you could get 16oz cans of Stella for $7 which isn't too bad.
As I said they really had the sound perfect, as Alt-j really has their own distinct one and it was pitch perfect from where I was (always left side by the bar...)
They played a lot off the first album (which I think is better anyway)
Matildia became a sing along with the audience and the crowd knew just about every song played
Shesheshe, something good and tessellate were really tight
The new songs sounded really good. I particularly like Every other Freckle and it sounded awesome after Tessellate
the Lovely Day cover is just ehh
This was the last date of the tour and they were a little chatty ...but not like a Ryan Adams show chatty...but chatty for them
The closed with a blazing rendition of Breezeblocks and blew out some confetti
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/87efdabfe2bb1069768e17ce28050e5e/tumblr_nfbjo9OeA91sgfkmzo1_1280.jpg)
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was it all good looking people? i just assume, only good looking people go see them. when i went to see them at the club, it was the beautiful people everywhere. and they were snorting caviar daydreams and chugging champagne auras.
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thanks a lot sidehatch.
http://www.popville.com/2014/11/an-open-letter-to-the-galaxy-note-3-owner/
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thanks a lot sidehatch.
http://www.popville.com/2014/11/an-open-letter-to-the-galaxy-note-3-owner/
well...I just have the regular galaxy and I only took 15 shots and not 80
and that photo was clearly from the 930 and not the echostage
Although it is from the left...I would have been up much closer
so screw you open letter guy
so I see James is logging into the yada account now
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was it all good looking people? i just assume, only good looking people go see them. when i went to see them at the club, it was the beautiful people everywhere. and they were snorting caviar daydreams and chugging champagne auras.
well the dudes didn't look like Riff Raff (http://ineedhiphop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Caskey-feat.-Riff-Raff-Alec-Baldwin-1.jpg) ...so I don't really know if they were your type
but the people snorting caviar daydreams sound like Julian's peeps, not the Alt-J crowd.
They kinda looked like they might have still been living with their parents
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Riff Raff has gotten a lot bigger since that picture in your link was taken.
now
(http://scontent-a-iad.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/10735000_964125666934600_1592975922_n.jpg)
and
(http://scontent-b-iad.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xap1/t51.2885-15/10808751_1515811988687504_1773404745_n.jpg)
versus
then
(http://ineedhiphop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Caskey-feat.-Riff-Raff-Alec-Baldwin-1.jpg)
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This guy seriously freaks me out
shark teeth (https://v.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/36B56B552F1057569048395177984_1ce0c0758cb.4.8.8213406174253294714.mp4?versionId=kE.XBe7A7lB37gVaYRmZsJ6kskpCdvU1)
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(http://photos-b.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xpa1/10748156_1527007600882961_963975702_n.jpg)
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Had a couple friends on the Mad Decent Boat Party last week and said he was creeping out a ton of girls.
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dude, that guy would freak out Freddie Kruger
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I guess he's become more weird with his semi fame. One of my buddies played a festival with him a couple years ago and they shared a hotel room. He said he was super quiet and nice. Fast forward to this year and some of my other buds who have played with him said he's a huge coke head and spaz in general lol.
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It is because he has been spending too much time with Andy Milonakis.
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/44/Andy_Milonakis_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg)
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Hahaha! Honestly though they're in a trio [or were in a trio] called "Three Loco", it was Riff Raff, Andy, and Dirt Nasty [aka actor Simon Rex] and they ARE hilarious.
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Three Loco are the shit. I have been patiently waiting for the followup to ¡Three Loco! to drop (I am a fan which is why I mentioned Riff and Andy spending too much time together).
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Did you hear the original We Are Farmers tune? Diplo produced it using the "Farmers" commercial jingle then they threatened to sue so he made another beat and ended up rapping on it as well. Hilarious.
NEATO!
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so Le Guess Who? was pretty great. My only complaint was that there was some overlap of people I wanted to see and there was just no way to make it happen, several of the venues were a 30+ minute walk from the main venue (which was insane....it basically had 2 930 club sized venues in it, and 2 black cat sized ...all in one building) - for example I wanted to see both Prurient and Cut Hands but there was overlap and they were 2 miles apart. I choose Prurient, and boy did I choose poorly. Dude had a breakdown on stage, played 20 minutes out of his 40 minute slot.....was having tons of equipment problems. What can you do.
I managed to see: Swans, Wire, Ben Frost, Savages / Bo Ningen, Prurient, Sir Ricahrd Bishop, Xylouris White, Okkyung Lee, Leaftcutter John, Autechre, Einsturzende Neubauten, Selda (!!), St. Vincent, Tune-Yards, Suuns & Jerusalem In My Heart, Baba Zula, William Basinski, Stephen O'Malley, Tim Hecker
Swans were incredible as always....highlights for me were: Savages / Bo Ningen performing 'Words to the Blind' - it was simply incredible, Swans (my favorite band sooo...) and Ben Frost. Einsturzende were great, but I'm not really into concept albums..and that is what they played.
I kind of fell in love with the Netherlands. I had been to Amsterdam before....but this felt more like the 'real' holland. Managed to visit Amersfoort + Rotterdam as well.
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Really enjoyed both Interpol shows, glad that they mixed up the setlist and that I got to hear "Leif Erikson" on the second night. Some cool stuff like "Take You on a Cruise" and "PDA" were played the first night though. Great lighting as well. I always enjoy seeing those guys.
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Death From Above 1979 was just wow. Very wow. My only complaint was that is was very heavy on the new album, but luckily the new album kicks a lot of ass. I also didn't like that they teased playing "Pull Out" and totally did not. But, I'll take all the complaints back because I got to see Death From Above 1979 after 9 years. Wow.
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But, I'll take all the complaints back because I got to see Death From Above 1979 after 9 years. Wow.
Since the nine inch nails show at MCI Center?
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But, I'll take all the complaints back because I got to see Death From Above 1979 after 9 years. Wow.
Since the nine inch nails show at MCI Center?
Yup, November 2, 2005. Hard to believe that was 9 years ago.
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There was a Black Cat show earlier that year
http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/death-from-above-1979/2005/black-cat-washington-dc-bddc142.html
did anyone make it to that?
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But, I'll take all the complaints back because I got to see Death From Above 1979 after 9 years. Wow.
Since the nine inch nails show at MCI Center?
Yup, November 2, 2005. Hard to believe that was 9 years ago.
I was there. I have the poster I bought during Queens of the Stone Age's set (and a hoodie) hanging on the wall in my bedroom. I was asking because I don't follow Death From Above 1979 (not a fan, though I did watch that set and liked it) and had no idea when they might have played in this area last, or ever other than the set I saw...
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There was a Black Cat show earlier that year
http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/death-from-above-1979/2005/black-cat-washington-dc-bddc142.html
did anyone make it to that?
I remember seeing it on the old Cat calendar and seeing it was sold out, I just thought to myself "that band name is so long" then I saw them open for the NIN show with QOTSA and was blown away. Bought the album and within a few months they had broken up. Insane to think it's actually been that long.
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I was at the Black Cat show and the NIN/QOTSA show. The Black Cat one was intense! Uncut opened the show up..I wonder whatever happened to that band. I briefly talked to Jesse Keeler while at DC101 and he said he loved the Black Cat when he played there with Arcade Fire. I guess that show was in 2004 when I did not know either band haha. Did anyone here go to that show?
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^ DFA1979, Arcade Fire and The Unicorns? I'm sure someone here went to that show.
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I was at the Black Cat show and the NIN/QOTSA show. The Black Cat one was intense! Uncut opened the show up..I wonder whatever happened to that band. I briefly talked to Jesse Keeler while at DC101 and he said he loved the Black Cat when he played there with Arcade Fire. I guess that show was in 2004 when I did not know either band haha. Did anyone here go to that show?
I saw Arcade Fire in January of 05' at 930 club, I thought that was the first time they played locally, but who knows.
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I was at the Black Cat show and the NIN/QOTSA show. The Black Cat one was intense! Uncut opened the show up..I wonder whatever happened to that band. I briefly talked to Jesse Keeler while at DC101 and he said he loved the Black Cat when he played there with Arcade Fire. I guess that show was in 2004 when I did not know either band haha. Did anyone here go to that show?
I saw Arcade Fire in January of 05' at 930 club, I thought that was the first time they played locally, but who knows.
I'm pretty sure that the Arcade Fire played the Black Cat once...it may have even been before Funeral came out. And I remember folks going to the 9:30 show and raving about it. Saw them this year...compared to the Neon Bible show I saw, I'd say that I prefer their shows before. Maybe because I don't care much for the Reflektor stuff.
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Attended the Youth Code / Haujobb / Frontline Assembly / Skinny Puppy show last night in Philly. It was just ok. I really wanted to see Youth Code - they were great...however only played for about 15 minutes and I missed the first song, because it took me 3 hours to drive from annapolis (where i work) to baltimore (to pick up friend) - then dealing with rush hour traffic.....and youth code started at 7:30. there was maybe 5-10 minutes between each band...it was crazy how quickly they moved between bands. haujobb also played a short set...maybe 20 minutes? didn't time it. they sounded decent and played some good songs. FLA played longer - maybe 40 minutes - i didn't know any of the newer stuff they played, but they did play some old stuff too, which was nice. i will say that i felt they were uninspired a bit...but i also though the philly crowd was super lame. it reminded me of dc crowds....standing still. baltimore crowds have ruined me.
skinny puppy were fantastic, different setlist, but the show was exactly the same as their show at the fss earlier in the year. they played for about an hour and a half.
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I was at the Black Cat show and the NIN/QOTSA show. The Black Cat one was intense! Uncut opened the show up..I wonder whatever happened to that band. I briefly talked to Jesse Keeler while at DC101 and he said he loved the Black Cat when he played there with Arcade Fire. I guess that show was in 2004 when I did not know either band haha. Did anyone here go to that show?
I went to both the 2004 Arcade Fire show and the 2005 NIN show! They were both good. I don't like the Arcade Fire anymore though. And we met them at St. Ex beforehand and they were jerks.
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Attended the Youth Code / Haujobb / Frontline Assembly / Skinny Puppy show last night in Philly. It was just ok. I really wanted to see Youth Code - they were great...however only played for about 15 minutes and I missed the first song, because it took me 3 hours to drive from annapolis (where i work) to baltimore (to pick up friend) - then dealing with rush hour traffic.....and youth code started at 7:30. there was maybe 5-10 minutes between each band...it was crazy how quickly they moved between bands. haujobb also played a short set...maybe 20 minutes? didn't time it. they sounded decent and played some good songs. FLA played longer - maybe 40 minutes - i didn't know any of the newer stuff they played, but they did play some old stuff too, which was nice. i will say that i felt they were uninspired a bit...but i also though the philly crowd was super lame. it reminded me of dc crowds....standing still. baltimore crowds have ruined me.
skinny puppy were fantastic, different setlist, but the show was exactly the same as their show at the fss earlier in the year. they played for about an hour and a half.
I really wanted to go - but a mid-week Philly trip was not in my cards.
It took you three hours to get from Annapolis to Baltimore, or from Annapolis to Baltimore to Philly? Because three hours from Annapolis to Baltimore... You can almost walk that.
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Went to Yung Lean last night at the Black Cat. Was about half full. All a bunch of kids. I like the production of Lean's music. He's obviously a pretty terrible rapper. An internet sensation if I've ever seen one. Also selling shirts for $55 is ridiculous. I can see how kids would like it. Just wasn't for me. The music doesn't translate live at all. The sound was awful and his DJ was even worse. On top of that the whole set was about 45 minutes.
I'm also still riding the high from DFA1979. I'm sure that didn't help.
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Went to TAB at the 930 Club last night, I made it through one set. It was quite boring.
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Went to TAB at the 930 Club last night, I made it through one set. It was quite boring.
you didn't take enough drugs
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really? fascinating! do, tell.
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I was at the Black Cat show and the NIN/QOTSA show. The Black Cat one was intense! Uncut opened the show up..I wonder whatever happened to that band. I briefly talked to Jesse Keeler while at DC101 and he said he loved the Black Cat when he played there with Arcade Fire. I guess that show was in 2004 when I did not know either band haha. Did anyone here go to that show?
I went to both the 2004 Arcade Fire show and the 2005 NIN show! They were both good. I don't like the Arcade Fire anymore though. And we met them at St. Ex beforehand and they were jerks.
I need to hear more about this one.
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Centro-matic's set last night was great, shame they're calling it a day.
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I was at the Black Cat show and the NIN/QOTSA show. The Black Cat one was intense! Uncut opened the show up..I wonder whatever happened to that band. I briefly talked to Jesse Keeler while at DC101 and he said he loved the Black Cat when he played there with Arcade Fire. I guess that show was in 2004 when I did not know either band haha. Did anyone here go to that show?
I went to both the 2004 Arcade Fire show and the 2005 NIN show! They were both good. I don't like the Arcade Fire anymore though. And we met them at St. Ex beforehand and they were jerks.
About Arcade Fire being jerks?
I need to hear more about this one.
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About Arcade Fire being jerks?
YES!
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For jerky bands that I've met, I'd say my most negative experiences were Andy Fletcher from Depeche Mode and Luscious Jackson (I've never met such a bunch of snobby, entitled, nasty group of people...thank God I've never given them a dime of my money). Andy was just pompous. I've had at least 3 run-ins with Billy Corgan and he is no peach either. First two times he was nasty as hell. Third time he was out of his element (at a hockey game) and was way nicer.
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About Arcade Fire being jerks?
YES!
I was super super excited to see them at the 930. I was really into Funeral, and loved it. We went to Cafe St. Ex before the show for dinner. It was crazy icy out that night (although that is not relevant). They seated us downstairs, and the only other people down there were Arcade Fire. After we were all finished eating/drinking, we all got up at the same time, because, we were all going to the same place. I went up to Win and just said that I was really looking forward to the show and I loved the album, and he was just a total asshole about it. No thank you, or anything. Like I was bothering him by thanking him for writing a good album.
His brother was really nice though. But Win and Regine were not nice and snobby. But, oh well. That's why I don't normally talk with bands, I guess. I have just not been that into them since then. They just seemed like they thought they were "so important".
That's really sad about Andy from Depeche Mode. I love Depeche Mode.
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Luscious Jackson berated me from the stage of the old 930... all because I yelled "Richmond sucks!"
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That's really sad about Andy from Depeche Mode. I love Depeche Mode.
Everybody has a crummy day and I'm very forgiving about that. Andy Fletcher may have been having one. I was glad that I encountered Billy Corgan at least once when he seemed happy. I'm sure that everyone can have their off moments.
I once ran into Isobel and Stuart Murdoch from Belle and Sebastian on the street. I had NO idea they were a couple...I was perfectly nice, told them I loved their music, and gave them some directions before sending them on their way. Later on I heard about all the drama they were having on their tour and that dates were cancelled because of Isobel. I probably interrupted a moment when they needed alone time, but they were totally cool.
Luscious Jackson were at a meet and greet, which is why their crappiness was even more out of place. If I just happen to meet someone, I try to be forgiving about their demeanor if it seems "off". Usually people are reserved or kind. Some people act like they're your best friend. Joe Strummer did that with my sister...he bought her a drink. The Chemical Brothers invited me and friend backstage like we were invited over to their house for drinks. Dennis Danell from Social Distortion was one of the nicest, most welcoming people I've ever met...I interviewed him by phone and he told me to come find him at their show. I figured he wouldn't have a clue who I was but he invited me on the band's tour bus and they signed stuff for me. The reality is most bands know without their fans, they wouldn't have careers. I've heard that the Arcade Fire peeps are a bit of a handful. That story doesn't shock me.
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For jerky bands that I've met, I'd say my most negative experiences were Andy Fletcher from Depeche Mode and Luscious Jackson (I've never met such a bunch of snobby, entitled, nasty group of people...thank God I've never given them a dime of my money). Andy was just pompous. I've had at least 3 run-ins with Billy Corgan and he is no peach either. First two times he was nasty as hell. Third time he was out of his element (at a hockey game) and was way nicer.
This made me laugh earlier today. https://twitter.com/mariasherm/status/542305469550067712
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I would love to spend the day talking fuzz pedals, cats, and pro-wrestling with Billy.
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I would love to spend the day talking fuzz pedals, cats, and pro-wrestling with Billy.
I think he sold his wrestling thing.
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That does not mean he is not still a fan.
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That does not mean he is not still a fan.
Oh, I know, I was just sayin'.
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I would love to spend the day talking fuzz pedals, cats, and pro-wrestling with Billy.
Did you listen to that Damian Abraham/Meredith Graves podcast from last week? She's apparently also a wrestling fan.
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Also, he was not an owner. He was their "creative director", I believe. He was just helping with stories.
His explanation of his exit, if you didn't read it before:
Wrestling. Resistance Pro. Let?s start here: I was asked the other day, ?do you worry about what people will think because you are involved with BLANK? (Blank being pro wrestling, synthesizer music, or CHARITY animal shelter magazines).
Answer: NO. Because if those things make someone dislike my musical life/output then they are marks FOR THEMSELVES.
Answer: I am not here to serve anyone but G-O-D. (Happiness being but one way by which ?to serve?)
Love abounds, always. So let me say for those of you that don?t know those in my life, I love them all. And if you don?t know Jacques and Gabriel Baron, you should. Family men. Love their kith and kin. Beautiful children. And my brothers through and through.
Around Resistance Pro Wrestling Jacques would always say to the roster, ?we are family?; and I believed that. Still do.
But there?s a time where you might split too from the family home because you disagree with what?s going on. Just as I did when I was kid from my own. And you don?t always have to know ?why? or even define what it is that?s bugging you out. You just know something?s amiss.
It?s hard leaving, I?ll admit. For I put more into the company than I should have, so strong was my belief. And perhaps that blinded me. But I am forever grateful for the opportunity to lead, to share, to execute a vision which it would be easy to argue was not successful where it mattered most: at the gate. Yet my focus was to build a futuristic promotion that could run on every level in the 21st century. And that got us as far as a contract with the vaunted AMC Network.
All things come with a cost, and the cost of that commitment was watching a decently balanced company with a dream devolve into something I considered beneath my place in the world. For it isn?t wise to make someone like me the foil when the upside is so unseen, and small, and counter-intuitive to that future as planned. And it wasn?t like this disintegration wasn?t transparent, for there were cameras everywhere.
So when the show was cast into purgatory by AMC?s decision to cut the majority of their unscripted (nice word for reality) programming, many (and I heard this) felt relief, while others celebrated as if it was any other day in the life of a circus; our greatest opportunity possibly squandered with the stroke of a pen.
Personally, I didn?t see much accountability on the part of those who?d fallen off the company mantra, and I found this puzzling. And so began an investigation as to those ?whys and wherefores.?
Some suggested that there were other intentions afoot, which may or may not have involved my being used, or worked, or manipulated to create short-sighted opportunities for the company even should those efforts harm me in a number of ways; with the biggest victim, beside my ?name? being so readily used and abused, a diminishing enthusiasm. But still, this made no sense; for why would anyone want me out of the company when all I?d ever been told was how welcome I was? Or even the simple idea that my presence opened doors that wouldn?t have been otherwise opened?
Make no mistake, I?ve committed a tremendous amount of time to R Pro and the advancement of the roster in particular. For we had a lot of talent under the roof; all of which deserve a call and more open explanation from me than I?d offer here. So don?t let anyone tell you I wasn?t in all the way.
And the additive of what I heard, saw, learned was that my partners didn?t have my back in the way I thought they should; and by extension, were working against what I saw as their once-in-a lifetime lottery ticket for success in television. BUT: not everyone wants to win the lottery.
What?s this really mean? That the company will soldier on without me. Perhaps they?ll thrive, or survive? I hope they do. And the best thing I hope for is that The Baron?s as a family get out of their promotion what they think is best. It?s clear to me now that?s probably what they wanted all along.
Remember, I was never an owner in any capacity. This was by my suggestion. Even though under various circumstances and guises it was offered. I simply headed up the creative focus in story-lines and in some cases developed characters.
But wait, there?s a swerve! The tv show is still being shopped, with 4 shows in the can. AMC having given their assistance with the possibility that what?s there can be picked up by an interested network. And I for one believe that the show AS CONCEIVED would draw fantastic ratings. Should that happen, I?d deal with how to pick up from where it all left off: by telling the story of these various implosions from those who lived it, and who?d carry on as well. And that, my friends, IS wrestling?.
As an executive producer, would I include R Pro management in that? That?d depend. But the trust where it?s needed (in business) is long gone.
How about anyone from the roster? Absolutely. Whether or not it?s this as-yet-unfinished TV show, or a new version of it, or the new promotion I?d start forthwith, I believe-believe-believe in the talent of that roster. And as anybody who is in wrestling knows, there are some incredible souls out there who deserve a different kind of shot, and I aim to be one of those people building to something different for that exact purpose.
For as with someone like me, the business often overlooks talent in seeking the obvious. See every pop-singer-blah blah show for evidence of that.
So, to be clear: I left because Resistance Pro was no longer the company I thought I?d helped build from the ground up. And maybe, one might say, it never was?
The shows, the fans, the wrestling injuries, the heartaches, those I know were all real. The rest, I couldn?t say. Time will tell who?s friend or foe, and who thought me another easy touch.
Last thing: don?t let anyone tell you wrestling?s fake. The world is no more real.
W.P.C.
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tl;dr. Cliff notes? :D
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Cliff notes...
Something about a TV deal.
Everyone is still family.
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what a tool.
http://www.stereogum.com/1723929/billy-corgan-disses-pearl-jam-foo-fighters-on-howard-stern/franchises/wheres-the-beef/
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The Smashing Pumpkins make great music. Foo Fighters and Pearl Jam are creatively bankrupt. What did Billy get wrong?
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What did he say that was wrong? Pearl Jam is highly derivative of Nirvana. The Foo Fighters have basically written one song and repeated it two hundred times. ::)
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The Smashing Pumpkins make great music.
Yeah...and Ace Frehley is a guitar god...
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It was a killer interview by a person who actually plays music in a band, being judged by a bunch of people on a computer who never have. Competition, is everything.
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PJ is to Nirvana as Billy Corgan is to My Bloody Valentine. Just sayin.
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PJ is to Nirvana as Billy Corgan is to My Bloody Valentine. Just sayin.
For a while, Smashing Pumpkins were a great band. But Billy Corgan is entering into the territory of the absurd by calling himself Smashing Pumpkins when the reality is that it's the Billy Corgan Experience. "Gish" was a solid debut. "Siamese Dream" was pretty amazing and if they had stopped there, they would have been labeled one of the best bands of the 90's. "Mellon Collie" had some pretty beautiful stuff on it, and if they just did one LP, again...they'd be legendary. The biggest issues with the Pumpkins were the drama surrounding their fracture (I saw them right before Jonathan Melvoin died, and it was an AWFUL performance) and then there's Billy Corgan's fat mouth. When you demand being labeled a genius, nobody is going to give you that honor. The only way Corgan could have gotten that is if he was the one that od'ed in 1996.
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PJ is to Nirvana as Billy Corgan is to My Bloody Valentine. Just sayin.
For a while, Smashing Pumpkins were a great band. But Billy Corgan is entering into the territory of the absurd by calling himself Smashing Pumpkins when the reality is that it's the Billy Corgan Experience. "Gish" was a solid debut. "Siamese Dream" was pretty amazing and if they had stopped there, they would have been labeled one of the best bands of the 90's. "Mellon Collie" had some pretty beautiful stuff on it, and if they just did one LP, again...they'd be legendary. The biggest issues with the Pumpkins were the drama surrounding their fracture (I saw them right before Jonathan Melvoin died, and it was an AWFUL performance) and then there's Billy Corgan's fat mouth. When you demand being labeled a genius, nobody is going to give you that honor. The only way Corgan could have gotten that is if he was the one that od'ed in 1996.
A+
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Thanks...I say that as a Pumpkins fan, or at least I used to be. I've only seen the original 4. I've watched video of them in other incarnations, and I don't mind some of it. For a while it was fun to be a Pumpkins fan. Then it started to become tedious. I saw Nirvana and the Pumpkins a week apart. The Nirvana show was a shitshow of angst, catharsis, moshing and injuries. The Pumpkins show felt more like a huge sweaty birthday party. Then the kid in honor, the one with the fat mouth and bald head, threw a fit towards the end and left the stage. They came back and he tried to play it off like he was kidding, but at that point the vibe was kinda ruined. Welcome to what it's like being a Smashing Pumpkins fan. Kurt Cobain on the other hand concluded his show by throwing his guitar into the air to smash the disco ball over the stage. And that sort of says a lot metaphorically.
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PJ is to Nirvana as Billy Corgan is to My Bloody Valentine. Just sayin.
For a while, Smashing Pumpkins were a great band. But Billy Corgan is entering into the territory of the absurd by calling himself Smashing Pumpkins when the reality is that it's the Billy Corgan Experience. "Gish" was a solid debut. "Siamese Dream" was pretty amazing and if they had stopped there, they would have been labeled one of the best bands of the 90's. "Mellon Collie" had some pretty beautiful stuff on it, and if they just did one LP, again...they'd be legendary. The biggest issues with the Pumpkins were the drama surrounding their fracture (I saw them right before Jonathan Melvoin died, and it was an AWFUL performance) and then there's Billy Corgan's fat mouth. When you demand being labeled a genius, nobody is going to give you that honor. The only way Corgan could have gotten that is if he was the one that od'ed in 1996.
Corgan doesn't understand how to function in society or with others in general, that's the most obvious thing ever.
I don't get the butthurt so many people feel about him calling the current band "The Smashing Pumpkins." I really don't. Robert Smith does the same thing with The Cure. And in this day and age, you know what you're getting. You know it's Billy Corgan and a bunch of hired guns. If the ticket said "Billy Corgan" and it was the same band playing the same setlists, I think most people who liked classic SP would find it a great night, but there's this insane fringe of weirdos who REFUSE to like it literally because of what name is printed on the ticket, which is intellectually weak.
I've seen SP several times since 2007 and don't have any real interest in making any effort to see them again soon. (Haven't gotten Monuments and don't know if I will.) But the whole "this isn't Smashing Pumpkins" argument is just stupid.
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Robert Smith does the same thing with The Cure. And in this day and age, you know what you're getting. You know it's Billy Corgan and a bunch of hired guns. If the ticket said "Billy Corgan" and it was the same band playing the same setlists, I think most people who liked classic SP would find it a great night, but there's this insane fringe of weirdos who REFUSE to like it literally because of what name is printed on the ticket, which is intellectually weak.
I think that people downplay the importance of James Iha, D'arcy and Jimmy Chamberlain. THAT is why it's odd to keep calling themselves Smashing Pumpkins. It's not butthurt. Though I think that's an awesome term. Nice work.
As for the Cure, Simon Gallup (the Cure's secret weapon) has been present for nearly 33 years in that band. If you see the Cure live, his bass is up front...I'd rank him a notch or two below Peter Hook in terms of iconic basslines. "Just Like Heaven" wouldn't be the same. "The Figurehead" is all about Gallup's bass. I don't think the Cure is a fair comparison for that reason.
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Before they were big stars I saw Smashing Pumpkins at a crummy club in Richmond. It was a Monday night and on Mondays this club had free show with no admission. We would go every week to see free bands and drink. SP totally crushed the place. They played "Terrapin" by Syd Barrett and James Iha sang it. Afterwards I was at the bar and James and what's her name were at the bar, and I said something about Terrapin and got iced so hard by both of them. Total assholes. And it was a free monday night show so that should tell you they were total nobodies at the time.
Unrelated but just came into my mind...at the same club right around the same time I saw Firehose on the Flying the Flannel tour. I passed by Mike Watt walking through the club . I was wearing a flannel shirt and he said "Hey man nice flannel!"
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I've always thought Corgan was 80% of the talent in that band with Chamberlain 18% and Iha 2%. Iha brought nothing to the table (outside of aesthetics) that Schroeder doesn't. Chamberlain is a real loss and none of the shows I saw after his departure could touch the early-"reunion" ones, which is alot of my reason I don't see them anymore.
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Let's refer to my earlier post.
What a tool.
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Before they were big stars I saw Smashing Pumpkins at a crummy club in Richmond. It was a Monday night and on Mondays this club had free show with no admission. We would go every week to see free bands and drink. SP totally crushed the place. They played "Terrapin" by Syd Barrett and James Iha sang it. Afterwards I was at the bar and James and what's her name were at the bar, and I said something about Terrapin and got iced so hard by both of them. Total assholes. And it was a free monday night show so that should tell you they were total nobodies at the time.
Unrelated but just came into my mind...at the same club right around the same time I saw Firehose on the Flying the Flannel tour. I passed by Mike Watt walking through the club . I was wearing a flannel shirt and he said "Hey man nice flannel!"
You saw this show (http://www.spfc.org/tours/date.html?tour_id=877). I know the guy who was running Twisters then (now Strange Matter) and he concurred that the band killed it but were complete dicks aside from Jimmy.
Terrapin was a common cover around that time.
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Before they were big stars I saw Smashing Pumpkins at a crummy club in Richmond. It was a Monday night and on Mondays this club had free show with no admission. We would go every week to see free bands and drink. SP totally crushed the place. They played "Terrapin" by Syd Barrett and James Iha sang it. Afterwards I was at the bar and James and what's her name were at the bar, and I said something about Terrapin and got iced so hard by both of them. Total assholes. And it was a free monday night show so that should tell you they were total nobodies at the time.
Unrelated but just came into my mind...at the same club right around the same time I saw Firehose on the Flying the Flannel tour. I passed by Mike Watt walking through the club . I was wearing a flannel shirt and he said "Hey man nice flannel!"
You saw this show (http://www.spfc.org/tours/date.html?tour_id=877). I know the guy who was running Twisters then (now Strange Matter) and he concurred that the band killed it but were complete dicks aside from Jimmy.
Terrapin was a common cover around that time.
What was that guys name? Mark something was it? He did sound and booked bands. My band played there all the time back then. Then he left and Steve Douglas took over.
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Before they were big stars I saw Smashing Pumpkins at a crummy club in Richmond. It was a Monday night and on Mondays this club had free show with no admission. We would go every week to see free bands and drink. SP totally crushed the place. They played "Terrapin" by Syd Barrett and James Iha sang it. Afterwards I was at the bar and James and what's her name were at the bar, and I said something about Terrapin and got iced so hard by both of them. Total assholes. And it was a free monday night show so that should tell you they were total nobodies at the time.
Unrelated but just came into my mind...at the same club right around the same time I saw Firehose on the Flying the Flannel tour. I passed by Mike Watt walking through the club . I was wearing a flannel shirt and he said "Hey man nice flannel!"
You saw this show (http://www.spfc.org/tours/date.html?tour_id=877). I know the guy who was running Twisters then (now Strange Matter) and he concurred that the band killed it but were complete dicks aside from Jimmy.
Terrapin was a common cover around that time.
What was that guys name? Mark something was it? He did sound and booked bands. My band played there all the time back then. Then he left and Steve Douglas took over.
Mac McCormack. He owns a bunch of bars around RVA now. He doesn't have anything to do with live music anymore.
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All you need is Billy.
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Iha is a guitar god!
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Wonderfully epic DSO recreation last Friday night. Just what the doctor ordered. Speaking of which-any word on the person who hit their head upstairs and had to be boarded out?
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Wonderfully epic DSO recreation last Friday night. Just what the doctor ordered. Speaking of which-any word on the person who hit their head upstairs and had to be boarded out?
I admittedly was quite blown away by that performance.
Have you listened to any of the JRAD shows? I was hoping they'd play down here, but after seeing DSO, those guys are probably better.
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Your first DSO experience? Can't closer to the real thing. Some shows are actually played better than the original.
No, no Russo for me as yet.
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Have you listened to any of the JRAD shows?
Dave Dreiwitz is in JRAD...man of many colors!
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Your first DSO experience? Can't closer to the real thing. Some shows are actually played better than the original.
No, no Russo for me as yet.
I hadn't seen them since 1998, which I'm pretty sure was a different line up. I'll definitely catch them on a regular basis.
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saw Jeff Carey / Fevers / PulseWidthMod at the crown last night. lightly attended show, but good. Jeff Carey was, well Jeff Carey. I know the guitar player in Fevers from my college days and this was my first time checking them out - I really dug them. They didn't play anything off of their album on bandcamp though ( http://feversbaltimore.bandcamp.com/album/vacation ) . PulseWidthmod was interesting, synth looping kind of stuff. I think there was a band after Jeff Carey but I left before they went on.
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Anyone keeping up with the 4x4 Dr. Dog run in Brooklyn/Manhattan? Pretty, pretty nice.
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Anyone keeping up with the 4x4 Dr. Dog run in Brooklyn/Manhattan? Pretty, pretty nice.
uh...
Tickets for all 4×4 shows begin at $30. There are a limited number of these $30 tickets for each show and when they?re gone tickets move to $35. We will then sell ONE final ticket 60 seconds before we go onstage for $7,000,000.
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I feel like if the ticket costs that much more, it'll make the concert more special.
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Anyone keeping up with the 4x4 Dr. Dog run in Brooklyn/Manhattan? Pretty, pretty nice.
uh...
Tickets for all 4×4 shows begin at $30. There are a limited number of these $30 tickets for each show and when they?re gone tickets move to $35. We will then sell ONE final ticket 60 seconds before we go onstage for $7,000,000.
Uhh.. what?
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I really enjoyed the Manson show last night. Totally different than the other times I've seen him. The band he's got with him is really good, great drummer. The show felt way more "musical" than his others, which felt more like trashy bombast and flash. Not that I object to those at all, they're funny and crazy. "Mature" sounds like an odd way to describe last night's show, but it was and I thought it was great. Still not a fan of the FSS. Not sure why the lines to get into that place can become so atrocious.
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Anyone go to the free OK GO show?
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Bear man . . . Awesome! Would have loved to see that one for I feel Manson has reached his second peak. And I love Fillmore. I don't know why.
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Bear man . . . Awesome! Would have loved to see that one for I feel Manson has reached his second peak. And I love Fillmore. I don't know why.
This is absolutely a second peak for him. I could see his genuine excitement to be performing, and he seemed genuinely grateful that the fans received his new stuff so warmly. I really enjoyed hearing the new songs actually. They're great.
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Anyone else go see Billy Idol / Broncho? I thought it was FANTASTIC. I had never seen Billy before. Is he a vampire or something? Incredibly well-preserved, and Steve Stevens is one of the best guitarists I've ever seen. What a fun evening.
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Anyone else go see Billy Idol / Broncho? I thought it was FANTASTIC. I had never seen Billy before. Is he a vampire or something? Incredibly well-preserved, and Steve Stevens is one of the best guitarists I've ever seen. What a fun evening.
I actually really wanted to go to this, but the timing and cost weren't working in my favor
I really don't like the Lincoln for any show that you might want to actually move to
Sigur Ros, Jeff Magnum and Tweedy were all shows that made sense there, but billy should have played the club or Echostage.
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Anyone else go see Billy Idol / Broncho? I thought it was FANTASTIC. I had never seen Billy before. Is he a vampire or something? Incredibly well-preserved, and Steve Stevens is one of the best guitarists I've ever seen. What a fun evening.
I actually really wanted to go to this, but the timing and cost weren't working in my favor
I really don't like the Lincoln for any show that you might want to actually move to
Sigur Ros, Jeff Magnum and Tweedy were all shows that made sense there, but billy should have played the club or Echostage.
It was my first time seeing a rock show there. I had a decent seat, which helped. It didn't deter the crowd from having a good time from what I could tell...that being said, I had a couple moments where I thought "this should have been at the 9:30". Overall though it was really, really damn good.
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I've seen Billy Idol... he totally rocks out.. love him!
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Wild Honey at The Crown Friday night were great. Sold out show, so couldn't really get up close, but they sounded great.
The Horse Lords / Priests / Parquet Courts show at the Ottobar Saturday was great - although I only stayed for 2 PC songs. Horse Lords rocked it as usual - and this was my first time seeing Priests, and they were so good. They played a bunch of new songs.
Crowd was unusually creepy + wasted. Heard so many bros say really creepy / disgusting things
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Heard so many bros say really creepy / disgusting things
what do you expect from a show that caters to Killsally or whatever she's calling herself this week and Azaghal?
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The Horse Lords / Priests / Parquet Courts show at the Ottobar Saturday was great - although I only stayed for 2 PC songs. Horse Lords rocked it as usual - and this was my first time seeing Priests, and they were so good. They played a bunch of new songs.
Crowd was unusually creepy + wasted. Heard so many bros say really creepy / disgusting things
Didn't hear anything creepy myself. Thought the show was stellar. My wife, however, only really ended up liking Horse Lords (who also came away with the best one-liner of the night). They definitely sound much better live (though the studio stuff is nice).
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Heard so many bros say really creepy / disgusting things
what do you expect from a show that caters to Killsally or whatever she's calling herself this week and Azaghal?
Are you done with your stupid misogynist posts. We all now that Killsally is not a "she", and we all know that this show has nothing to do with them.
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Stares for a second . . . Then quickly leaves. Then comes back because I'm confused how it is my so gyn ist ?
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Then comes back because I'm confused how it is my so gyn ist ?
Hutch continues to refer to killsaly as a "she" when that is not killsaly's chosen pronoun. It is obvious from the context, and his refusal to stop doing it when it's pointed out, that it's intended as an insult.
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So, he hates women, because of that?
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there is nothing misogynist about referring to killsally or whatever its calling itself this week as a "she"...
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So, he hates women, because of that?
Misogyny isn't limited to hating women, it also includes ingrained prejudice towards them. If you're insulting someone by calling them _____, then by definition you think being _____ is a negative. No one attempts to insult someone by calling them something they perceive to be "good" or positive.
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there is nothing misogynist about referring to killsally or whatever its calling itself this week as a "she"...
How do you figure there, Chief?
Are you denying the element that calling killsaly a "she" is meant as an insult?
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So, he hates women, because of that?
Misogyny isn't limited to hating women, it also includes ingrained prejudice towards them. If you're insulting someone by calling them _____, then by definition you think being _____ is a negative. No one attempts to insult someone by calling them something they perceive to be "good" or positive.
baloney... i called him a she just to get a rise out of an freakily oversensitive soul
you can call it many things but misogyny just ain't one of them
i know its a slow news day Julian but feel free to return to posting your A Few Good Men parodies or cyberstalking someone instead of trying to make something out of nothing...
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there is nothing misogynist about referring to killsally or whatever its calling itself this week as a "she"...
How do you figure there, Chief?
Are you denying the element that calling killsaly a "she" is meant as an insult?
absolutely. its not meant as an insult.... if killsally takes it as an insult then he's the misogynist one not me!
WTF?
why would it be an insult to be called a "she"? is there something wrong with being a "she"?
I'm starting to worry you're a misogynist Julian....interpreting the word "she" as an insult?
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absolutely. its not meant as an insult.... if killsally takes it as an insult then he's the misogynist one not me!
WTF?
why would it be an insult to be called a "she"? is there something wrong with being a "she"?
I'm starting to worry you're a misogynist Julian....interpreting the word "she" as an insult?
If you don't intend intentionally using the wrong pronoun for someone as an insult, then why are you doing it?
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absolutely. its not meant as an insult.... if killsally takes it as an insult then he's the misogynist one not me!
WTF?
why would it be an insult to be called a "she"? is there something wrong with being a "she"?
I'm starting to worry you're a misogynist Julian....interpreting the word "she" as an insult?
If you don't intend intentionally using the wrong pronoun for someone as an insult, then why are you doing it?
now you're acting like killsaly... for him spelling his name killsally was a huge insult...
its not an insult... its ribbing...thats all it is..
an insult would be, for example, writing "FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU"
you can call me a she all you want.. i won't take it as an insult...why would i? i might say "well that's not correct... i'm a he"..but that would be about it...
women are far superior to men anyways...
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absolutely. its not meant as an insult.... if killsally takes it as an insult then he's the misogynist one not me!
WTF?
why would it be an insult to be called a "she"? is there something wrong with being a "she"?
I'm starting to worry you're a misogynist Julian....interpreting the word "she" as an insult?
If you don't intend intentionally using the wrong pronoun for someone as an insult, then why are you doing it?
I answered that in the post immediately above the one you quoted Julian.
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Can we get back talking about gold berg ' s dog?
Unless you hate female dogs, too. :-*
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Can we put an end to this whole Sharks vs Jets stuff?
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Plus, one
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yay! I got the last word in!
;D
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Can we put an end to this whole Sharks vs Jets stuff?
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I just don't think Hutch can snap his fingers with both hands and be in tight synchronization with the rest of the gang?
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Dude . . .you're giving, me a seizure.
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went to the Extended Release / Curse / Soft Pink Truth / Pharmakon show last night at metro gallery. this "hobo" show was quite good. Pharmakon knocked my socks off. Curse were great as well....fuck ok everyone on this bill was great. bonus for it being over by midnight so this old dude could get some sleep in time for work today.
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went to the Extended Release / Curse / Soft Pink Truth / Pharmakon show last night at metro gallery. this "hobo" show was quite good. Pharmakon knocked my socks off. Curse were great as well....fuck ok everyone on this bill was great. bonus for it being over by midnight so this old dude could get some sleep in time for work today.
Yeah great show! Pharmakon was much wilder than last time I saw her. Soft Pink Truth was surprisingly entertaining.
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I was slightly disappointed he didn't play his Coil cover (Anal Staircase)
and yeah, she was wild. at one point she uh, grinded up against me while singing. (i have personal space issues to top it off, haha)
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Elisa Ambrogio and Nathan Bowles went on at 12:15. I guess it would have been possible to hit both. Ahh well. I'm happy with the one show. Nathan played a solo banjo set with Elisa joining him on guitar for his last song and he played drums for her set. Both excellent as always.
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Fleetwood Mac = way better than you could imagine. Getting to hear "Landslide" and "Songbird" was just spectacular. The best part of the night was Lindsay's guitar solo during "I'm So Afraid". Hands down some of the greatest guitar playing I've seen in my life.
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went to that pravafest thing in bethesda/rockville. pretty weird event. suburban retail area in an office building that was being built. I guess the goal was to get people to the area to show off the new chain restaurants and retail outlets?
matmos were great though
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. The best part of the night was Lindsay's guitar solo during "I'm So Afraid". Hands down some of the greatest guitar playing I've seen in my life.
I call hyperbole
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. The best part of the night was Lindsay's guitar solo during "I'm So Afraid". Hands down some of the greatest guitar playing I've seen in my life.
I call hyperbole
Naw. Really true. I've seen Townshend, Keith Richards/Ron Wood, Lenny Kaye, Johnny Ramone, J Mascis, Bob Mould, Angus Young, Kerry King, Ron Asheton, Billy Zoom, Jack White, Lou Reed, Kevin Shields, Curt Kirkwood, Thurstoon Moore/Lee Ranaldo, Rick Nielsen, Steve Stevens...I know what a good guitarist does. Lindsay holds his own and if you've ever seen him play, you know the guy has chops. What sets him apart (besides technique) is the emotion that he channels through his guitar. Most guitarists use a pick...he uses his fingers, and the effect is dramatic. My argument is that there aren't a lot of people out there with his style, which is what makes him special. I say this as a person who used to loathe Fleetwood Mac when I was growing up, until I reached a point when I could approach their music with a more objective viewpoint. Unlike a lot of bands that sell a ton of records and don't have the talent to back it up, FM has it in spades.
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^ ...how hutch would respond if this wasn't a response to his own post
Boom!
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no way.. my reply is:
I rescind my hyperbole comment.
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Indiepop Prom (http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2015/02/priests_amanda.html) was a great time although getting there and back was a huge pain. Will definitely go again. Sports were great as that review states and won over the whole crowd. Leggy were just as good as they were when Killsaly and I caught them in December. Amanda X have gotten a lot better. Mannequin Pussy played a very solid set despite their singer Marisa being sick. Priests got their set cut short because the venue usually double books which was a drag. Being at a show in a full suit didn't feel as awkward as I thought it would although it got hot during a few moments. Would recommend over all, though!
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Ended up getting last minute tickets to Tedeschi Trucks Band on Friday night. I can't say I've ever actually listened to them until that night, but what an incredible band!
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Yes, they are, indeed. on an unrelated note, I still cannot figure out why I do not like, Warren Haynes.
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Yes, they are, indeed. on an unrelated note, I still cannot figure out why I do not like, Warren Haynes.
I'm not a fan either... in general, not a fan of that southern bluesy jam kinda rock.
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So Sleater-Kinney were great. Just as you'd expect. As I said to a friend, you don't think you can love Janet Weiss any more, and then you do.
Now, the crowd was surprisingly sedate, lackluster even. I don't get it. Anyone else notice this? Isn't this a much anticipated reunion show of a band that just put out another solid album (love a few songs on it, not yet loving the album as a whole, but for me Dig Me Out will likely outshine anything else they do).
It will be interesting to see what the Saturday night Philly show is like. I am now particularly glad I'm going up for it.
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And, Carrie really has become a star. She looked fantastic in a very cool yet somehow also elegant ensemble. I'm loving it.
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What would you expect from a bunch of uptight DC hipsters???
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I might have risen to that bait 10 years ago...but not now. ;)
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I might have risen to that bait 10 years ago...but not now. ;)
It really wasn't bait, but that's been a complaint of mine for years in this ole city. Crowds here tend to be pretty, pretty lame.
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I've been to lots of Sleater-Kinney shows, and this was unusual. I sort of know what you're saying, though I don't agree. That may well be as much a function of the shows I choose as anything to do with DC generally.
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I might have risen to that bait 10 years ago...but not now. ;)
It really wasn't bait, but that's been a complaint of mine for years in this ole city. Crowds here tend to be pretty, pretty lame.
Not always...but they can be. Philly, on the other hand, is going to be great. That city loves their sports and their rawk. If I ever have a chance to see shows up there, I go.
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yeah..DC crowds....
watchagonnado...watchagonnado? they're pretty hopeless..definitely noticed at the end how too many people took the first chance to leave instead of asking for another song...
totally agree about Janet Weiss... probably the reason i loved my viewpoint the most was that I could see her drumming from up top... she's phenomenal...my favorite drummer...
Carrie is a star for sure....every time she sang it seemed like the excitement level in the crowd went up... she had way too much makeup on though!
but Corin...its her band ....more than anyone....
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Philly crowd can be dull or really dull....Union Transfer is a great venue though.
It will be interesting to see what the Saturday night Philly show is like. I am now particularly glad I'm going up for it.
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Philly crowd can be dull or really dull....Union Transfer is a great venue though.
It will be interesting to see what the Saturday night Philly show is like. I am now particularly glad I'm going up for it.
My main issue with Philly crowds are their crustaches and sweat suits.
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Carrie is a star for sure....every time she sang it seemed like the excitement level in the crowd went up... she had way too much makeup on though!
The Portlandia effect.
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Is no one else concerned that seeing Sleater-Kinney is a really supporting something socioeconomically odious in this day and age? The lack of gender or racial diversity in the band is totally retrogressive. I'm surprised any of you can hear their music playing from all the way back there in the 1950s.
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Sleater Kinney's show last night didn't have any nostalgia to it.. it wasn't your typical reunion... they just picked up where they left off and kept going....
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they just picked up where they left off and kept going....
Yeah, and the benefit of time passing IN NO WAY affected their utter lack of ethno-gender diversity. A black man can be President of the United States of America but he can't be in Sleater-Kinney. In 2015. In America.
Good luck selling all that to the youth of today.
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they just picked up where they left off and kept going....
Yeah, and the benefit of time passing IN NO WAY affected their utter lack of ethno-gender diversity. A black man can be President of the United States of America but he can't be in Sleater-Kinney. In 2015. In America.
Good luck selling all that to the youth of today.
sorry to report they doubled down; they have a "fourth person" helping out on a few songs on percussion, guitar etc.. and...you guessed it: a white female..
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for the record this was the opening act.. multi gender, multi race
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Now, the crowd was surprisingly sedate, lackluster even.
I'm not really sure about that. People were screaming a lot in my area, and also singing out of tune, which was kind of annoying. Now I've seen crowds that where more enthusiast and danced much more, but that doesn't seem to be the trend on the East Coast of US... I've rarely heard people screaming for 2nd encores or things like that like it is often the case in other areas.
If you ask me, from the 20 shows I've seen in Philly, crowds were on average even more sedate, but I'm not really complaining, except when people do not even bother to ask for encores.
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for the record this was the opening act.. multi gender, multi race
"Opening act"? You mean "token".
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sorry to report they doubled down; they have a "fourth person" helping out on a few songs on percussion, guitar etc.. and...you guessed it: a white female..
Wow, that's crazy. This caucasian, cisgender-female oppression is TRIGGERING me.
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yeah..DC crowds....
watchagonnado...watchagonnado? they're pretty hopeless..definitely noticed at the end how too many people took the first chance to leave instead of asking for another song...
Ok I'm going to have to disagree with the crowd, half the audience was singing along word for word on a lot of the songs. I think they were really into it and rocking it for most of the show
But I was a little disappointed when they played their last song and the crowd didn't even try for an encore.
They did put on the house music immediately...so that may have discouraged them
Ian M was a dead fish, didn't bob his head once and left halfway through
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sorry to report they doubled down; they have a "fourth person" helping out on a few songs on percussion, guitar etc.. and...you guessed it: a white female..
Wow, that's crazy. This caucasian, cisgender-female oppression is TRIGGERING me.
Their guitar tech was a dude...so there is that
and he was on stage about 20 times as Carrie changed guitars every song
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Their guitar tech was a dude...so there is that
and he was on stage about 20 times as Carrie changed guitars every song
Are you trying to equate being a guitar tech to a slave being forced to pick cotton on a plantation? Bold assertion.
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thing about philly is you have to go to philly and be in philly with people from philly....
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yeah..DC crowds....
watchagonnado...watchagonnado? they're pretty hopeless..definitely noticed at the end how too many people took the first chance to leave instead of asking for another song...
Ok I'm going to have to disagree with the crowd, half the audience was singing along word for word on a lot of the songs. I think they were really into it and rocking it for most of the show
Interesting. We were about a third of the way back on the Food Food side. Not that it ruined the show for me, I danced and jumped and waved my hands around (as GGW once pointed out years ago, you can tell I know the song when my arm goes up...I hadn't noticed but he was dead on).
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We will be with people from Philly, so we've got that going for us.
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thing about philly is you have to go to philly and be in philly with people from philly....
LOL...I love Philly. It's got personality. Great food, it's much cheaper than DC, it's got the Barnes Foundation, fantastic music venues (TLA, World Cafe Live, the Troc, Boot & Saddle, Union Transfer, the Skyline stage at Mann Center), Rittenhouse, cool record stores like Long in the Tooth, neighborhoods like Little Italy, Northern Liberties and Fishtown...I always have a great time and have lots of friends there. The only venue I'm not a fan of is the Electric Factory. Reminds me too much of Nation/Capitol Ballroom, which I hated.
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Bearman, I'm doing a full collection tour of the Barnes Foundation Saturday afternoon. And dinner at Amada. A great Philly day!
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Bearman, I'm doing a full collection tour of the Barnes Foundation Saturday afternoon. And dinner at Amada. A great Philly day!
ok Barnes is rad... did they move it yet?
I went a few years ago..simply amazing...
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Bearman, I'm doing a full collection tour of the Barnes Foundation Saturday afternoon. And dinner at Amada. A great Philly day!
ok Barnes is rad... did they move it yet?
I went a few years ago..simply amazing...
It's moved. The work in that exhibit is some of my favorite art. And I grew up going to the Art Institute in Chicago...I really mean it has a high compliment. Never been to Amada. I typically eat on the cheap in Philly with occasional splurges. Zahav is outstanding.
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yeah..DC crowds....
watchagonnado...watchagonnado? they're pretty hopeless..definitely noticed at the end how too many people took the first chance to leave instead of asking for another song...
Ok I'm going to have to disagree with the crowd, half the audience was singing along word for word on a lot of the songs. I think they were really into it and rocking it for most of the show
Interesting. We were about a third of the way back on the Food Food side. Not that it ruined the show for me, I danced and jumped and waved my hands around (as GGW once pointed out years ago, you can tell I know the song when my arm goes up...I hadn't noticed but he was dead on).
so you dancing like this
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thing about philly is you have to go to philly and be in philly with people from philly....
that is really the biggest bummer about philly ;D
they do make a mean meat and cheese sandwich there tho...
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Post review...should have read: "There is something really off about this review":
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/sleater-kinney-sounds-as-fierce-as-ever-so-why-did-something-seem-off-at-930-club/2015/02/25/2632b366-bd12-11e4-b274-e5209a3bc9a9_story.html
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A ha -- validation, this is exactly what I felt on Tuesday:
"Sleater-Kinney?s most loyal comrades will always be down on the dance floor, but there didn?t seem to be much of a personal spark between the group and its flock Tuesday night."
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^was totally going to say this guy must have been standing next to Bags ;)
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A ha -- validation, this is exactly what I felt on Tuesday:
"Sleater-Kinney?s most loyal comrades will always be down on the dance floor, but there didn?t seem to be much of a personal spark between the group and its flock Tuesday night."
not sure about that but obviously the flock may have changed.. i mean its been like 10 years since they last played... a whole new group of people knows about them through Portlandia.....DC itself has changed so much in the last 10 years.. a lot of people got married, had kids........their audience had been changing even when they broke up... are we going to say their audience during their last two tours was the same as the black cat one of the mid 90s? come on! in the early days there was a much more lesbian vibe to the crowd.. much more political/leftist...much more of a "this band matters" vibe...at the same time the band members have changed... corin has kids....carrie is a star with much more of a glamour vibe...even janet was dressed with more glitz...
I felt the show was as good as any I've seen them put on... and I learned long ago not to expect anything from a DC crowd so I'm never looking for that connection....when I see it, its a surprise
to me the review seems kind of retarded.. kind of like a pitchfork review.... instead of talking about the concert and music its about vague hard to pin down issues the writer seems to think exist even though he can't quite put his finger on it... "something seemed off..."... nobody can recapture your youth for you chris....or stay stuck in a particular point in time
so to me, as usual, its just about the music.. and on that front the wildly succeeded...
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pretty spot on response from Mr. Hutch!
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I don't know Hutch, part of a concert is the feel of the thing. It's an experience, not just what and how the band performs. So I appreciate the attention to the whole event. For me, the crowd issue did not inhibit my enjoyment and appreciation of the band. But it was quizzical, and I did notice it during the show.
I've had other concert experiences highly diminished and heightened based on a sucky or great audience. But this does not imply that I assume or need super high energy craziness and adoration at all times.
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drats....my only gripe was they didn't play One more hour the first night....
well...
kate @makeitloud 10h10 hours ago Washington, DC
Made it til the end. Then they played One More Hour. Cue all the tears. #SleaterKinney
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i kept revising my post fyi
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Bags...Hope you weren't near this guy
Jacob Wilson @Giacobim · 23h 23 hours ago
Great show: http://www.npr.org/event/music/388196234/live-tuesday-sleater-kinney-in-concert ? Just wish the guy in front of me wasn't farting and furiously masturbating* the entire time.
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Not sure how Wednesday's show compares to Tuesday, but I think there was a definite "spark" between band and audience last night, and I stood in the back. I thought it was a pretty top notch show, as good as I've seen them. Hutch, I saw S-K in San Francisco at the Warfield when they came out with "The Woods" and it was a total lesbian-heavy crowd...so it is interesting to see crowd demographics city to city. It seemed like there was a pretty decent older contingent representing at last night's show. A lot of grey scruff. But I didn't think it was a lame or disengaged audience. I thought there was a lot of enthusiasm and folks had a great time. Nice mix-ups in the setlist. We also got the tour debut of "Let's Call It Love", which is one of my favorite songs to watch Janet's drumming on. Not quite Keith Moon, but she brings it.
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Ok...one more as this is a cool pic
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Its just not possible to time machine back to 2005 or whenever their last shows were.....not for the band or the "flock"....or 1995
for me, the 930 shows i saw (the one for $10 that started really early) and the one before the final tour never had that energy or connection with the crowd that the shows at the old black cat had (those were tiny shows for a pretty dedicated crowd of lesbos/leftists/punks/hipsters)....i can remember thinking "wow corin is actually putting on makeup and beginning to look hot!".... it just wasn't how they started out.....how could it be?
Carrie is now doing AMEX ads .. think about that....
so at the end I do think all you're left with is the music.....and if somebody said "they kept messing up the songs" i'd think about it and might agree on it being a valid criticism if it were so for me (which it wasn't).... somebody on another board said he felt they were still finding their sea legs... i don't know...maybe its just not enough for people to accept they are just another rock band..perhaps the best one we got....but when greil marcus says you're the best band in America and you got that hype sticker on your newly purchased vinyl its a bit different.. there is nothing dangerous about greil marcus...he's as establishment as you get... its hard to see him relating at all to early sleater kinney yet here he is giving them his stamp of approval and they're using it...
my guess is sleater kinney would like to take it to another level on this reunion....and if they can't they'll break up again....
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I mean if I were going to focus on anything about the show it would be that all the songs sounded of a piece... I didn't feel the new songs stuck out....that they could pick up, play a show full of new songs and come out on top after a decade ..to me..seems remarkable...
almost all reunion shows are just nostalgia fests were all you get or care about are old classics... think of something like Jesus and Mary Chain...this was not one of them which to me makes it a success
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I do agree, that they put on a strong show and not a nostalgia/oldies we are going to play the hits show
And to have half the set be from the new album also is impressive
I will say again...from my vantage the crowd (thanks again Seth!) on stage left were singing along to almost all the songs new and old
It is also nice to see they mixed up the set list between the two night
Not that big of a dif (and I'm still bitter about not getting one more hour)
Set list 2/24/15
Price Tag
Start Together
Fangless
Oh!
Surface Envy
Get Up
Ironclad
No Anthems
Youth Decay
What's Mine Is Yours
A New Wave
No Cities to Love
One Beat
Words and Guitar
Bury Our Friends
Sympathy
Entertain
Jumpers
Encore:
Gimme Love
Little Babies
Turn It On
Modern Girl
Dig Me Out
Set list 2/25/15
Price Tag
Get Up
The End of You
Turn It On
No Anthems
Surface Envy
Little Babies
No Cities to Love
Hey Darling
Light Rail Coyote
Bury Our Friends
One Beat
A New Wave
Youth Decay
Words and Guitar
Good Things
Jumpers
Dig Me Out
Encore:
Gimme Love
Call the Doctor
Let's Call It Love
Modern Girl
One More Hour
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I mean if I were going to focus on anything about the show it would be that all the songs sounded of a piece... I didn't feel the new songs stuck out....that they could pick up, play a show full of new songs and come out on top after a decade ..to me..seems remarkable...
almost all reunion shows are just nostalgia fests were all you get or care about are old classics... think of something like Jesus and Mary Chain...this was not one of them which to me makes it a success
A few bands have managed successfully...Sleater-Kinney (so far) sounds remarkably good, I'd argue that Dinosaur Jr. has put out some great material too and it's more than just a nostalgia fest. The last Feelies LP was wonderful, and Mission of Burma has put out decent material. My Bloody Valentine's LP was good, but to be honest I'm not really sure we needed another LP of theirs. I love "Loveless" but their EPs are still probably my favorite stuff. A lot of other bands are still clearly doing it for money, but at least they try to give you your money's worth and they're fun to see. I saw JAMC at Riotfest and thought it was pretty lackluster.
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I thought the JAMC show at the club was awesome...in fact I think my ears are still ringing
truth be told, I never saw them in their heyday
but that was certainly a oldies/play the hits show
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I thought the JAMC show at the club was awesome...in fact I think my ears are still ringing
truth be told, I never saw them in their heyday
but that was certainly a oldies/play the hits show
First time I saw them was in 1992...that was still probably my favorite. Halloween 1994 with Mazzy Star was fun too though.
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I like nostalgia shows... but a nostalgia show is different..
I loved that JAMC show...but that's a dead band walking.. there is no creativity left.... when you watch that you enjoy it but you still realize that there ain't going to be any new "JAMC"
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S-K were so great last night!! While first night was very good, they really improved a lot on the 2nd night, and great setlist too!
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Lizzo was great, though (both nights!) - so much energy and attitude :P
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/arcane93/sets/72157651032394882/
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Lizzo was great, though (both nights!) - so much energy and attitude :P
Yes! Can't wait to see her again in Philly :)
I'm so glad S-K removed Oh! and Sympathy to play Let's Call it Love, Good Things, One More Hour and The End of You last night!!! The sound was much better, and the crowd more relax.
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I went both nights (thanks again, ggw!). I was in the front on Corin's side, about 6 rows of people back on Tuesday night. There was a girl next to me who would not stop singing badly, and a dude behind me who also was drunk and/or could not carry a tune who would not shut up (luckily, I couldn't really hear him until the show was almost over). I would agree with the post review that something happened after they played "Entertain" on Tuesday night. That song really stood out. Still had fun on Tuesday.
Last night was better. Maybe it's because I was in the back by the soundboard just in my own little dancing world with my friend and had a few more inches of room, but they just sounded better, and like the pressure was off.
Janet continues to amaze me. And they all looked like they were having so much fun playing at each show.
DC is always going to be a more subdued crowd. And that's okay. (The one exception being that Rapture show at the Black Cat over a decade ago).
Lizzo blew me away both nights. She was just incredible.
All in all, it was my first time ever seeing a band play 2 nights in a row. I'm really so happy I got to see both nights! (and thanks to the snow, I got to sleep in a little today!)
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930 just posted some great shots from the Tuesday SK show
sadly no prized shots of Sidehatch and hutch from the vip balcony
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Ok, I've got a gif I made of Hutch rocking to Janet
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and this one turned out cool
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It is also nice to see they mixed up the set list between the two night
Not that big of a dif (and I'm still bitter about not getting one more hour)
Ha, I'd take Little Babies over One More Hour, so worked out for me! Glad Wednesday was a great show too. Getting geared up for Philly, so we'll see. Maybe I'll get both Little Babies AND One More Hour!
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NYC day #1 did not get any different songs than DC, so I expect the same for Philly, but it will be fun anyway.
Still hoping for Call the Doctor and Joey Ramones though!
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I really wanted Joey Ramone. And I love that they changed the lyrics to Kim Gordon.
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man tonight's live at leeds at iota kicked ass....totally awesome...
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Pretty rockin' Benjamin Booker show... fell a bit into monotonous territory at times, but a good show nonetheless. Not sure who was doing sound last night but it was WAAAAAY too loud.
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Pretty rockin' Benjamin Booker show... fell a bit into monotonous territory at times, but a good show nonetheless. Not sure who was doing sound last night but it was WAAAAAY too loud.
Decided to go at the last minute. Paid with FriendsWithBenefits procured gift card.
Really enjoyed this show; had seen him open for Courtney Barnett last year in NY, and wanted to see how he stretched it out for a headline show. Some of the extended jamming went too long for me.
Sound back by the Board was good, and not too loud for me. Only used earplugs on the last 2 songs or so. The soundguy had definitely recently been through some shit. He had bandages and stitches covering a lot of the left side of his face.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEsZAPRfQtw
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Pretty rockin' Benjamin Booker show... fell a bit into monotonous territory at times, but a good show nonetheless. Not sure who was doing sound last night but it was WAAAAAY too loud.
Decided to go at the last minute. Paid with FriendsWithBenefits procured gift card.
Really enjoyed this show; had seen him open for Courtney Barnett last year in NY, and wanted to see how he stretched it out for a headline show. Some of the extended jamming went too long for me.
Sound back by the Board was good, and not too loud for me. Only used earplugs on the last 2 songs or so. The soundguy had definitely recently been through some shit. He had bandages and stitches covering a lot of the left side of his face.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEsZAPRfQtw
Yeah... I think the above average volume may have been more about where I was standing vs. the entire room. It was a breath of fresh air to be in the club at a non sold out show!
Yeah, the long jamz (or mainly just feedback) was a bit much.
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do u all understand Benjamin Booker when he sings?
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rockin' but the songs aren't there
Pretty rockin' Benjamin Booker show... fell a bit into monotonous territory at times, but a good show nonetheless. Not sure who was doing sound last night but it was WAAAAAY too loud.
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do u all understand Benjamin Booker when he sings?
he's quite breathy.
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I am coming to believe that Diarrhea Planet is a band that was made solely for my enjoyment. Every time they play, all I can think is "This is the greatest band of all time." Their records aren't that great, but they are amazing.
Last night's BC crowd was remarkably impassive at first, but the DP brought us up and through the roof. By the time they closed with Baba O'Riley and the hot dog man was surfing the crowd, everyone in the front half was going crazy. Such a great band. And the best part about having 4 guitar players is that it's a lock that at all times, at least one of them is rocking out of his mind.
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I couldn't agree with you more...they were awesome last night
my first show and I was left wanting more (only 45 mins for a headliner!?)
It's been a while since I've seen a band solely on recommendation and didn't know any of their catalog
And of course there was a DC dog sighting
Baba was off the hook
What was the song 2 or 3 before baba?
soo good, very melodic
What I also really enjoyed was that the club was at about 1/2 capacity...which was an absolute dream
I so enjoy shows where you can go up to the front if you want, hang in the back or just roam around and not have to worry about it
Sound was spot on...was a little concerned showing up with out earplugs and it was fine
(https://41.media.tumblr.com/1ccbd4bf6d8eca7f6a0f99835e105b19/tumblr_nmisk0kW0G1sgfkmzo2_1280.jpg)
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I got there at just after 10 and they were already on, so I wondered if they'd gone on earlier than 10 because the main set was over so quickly.
I'm not sure which song you mean (2-3 songs before Baba) but if it was the one that started out kind of slow and then proceeded to just explode, THAT was the song that won over the crowd. Before that, I think maybe people were just overly pummeled by the volume and sheer rockingness, so they slowed it down, brought everyone up gradually, exploded into the stratosphere, and then metal-pedaled it through the rest of the set. It really worked.
And as I left, thinking "man that was so great, but short", I'd probably have to say it's a good thing to have people wanting more than thinking "ok, I've had it" and leaving early. Because these guys now seem to play here once or twice a year, which means I will go see them every single time they even sniff DC.
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I got there right at 10 and could hear them taking the stage shortly after, so I don't think you missed much, but they were done at 10:45
took me a little while to get upstairs as I was getting JSBX tix (they don't take CC so had to wait in a line for the ATM)
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I really loved the show; the sheer rockingness of it all, at least one guitarist was soloing at all times. So much band member crowd surfing, and the hot dog guy was an interesting touch. Drummer was a sweaty mess of awesomeness. Show started a couple of minutes before 10, and was over by 10:38ish - WHICH WAS PERFECT TIMING FOR MY OLD SELF! I felt like Babyhead got the crowd into it.
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38 minute show?
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Too short, for sure. And it feels weird to say that I'll take a too short show over a too long show, because you can always just leave. But I'd rather leave the venue still buzzing, still glowing, still wanting, from being rocked in every hole than trudging out feeling tired and overdone and seeing that it's 12:30 am
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still buzzing, still glowing, still wanting, from being rocked in every hole
Walkie is going to lose his ever-loving shit.
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38 minute show?
I think maybe 41 minute show.
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That roughly 90 minute show is the sweet spot these days for me.
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did someone say, holes?
three to four hour shows, or I, don't go.
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did someone say, holes?
three to four hour shows, or I, don't go.
walky, have you been to a show since your 2014 embargo?
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uhmmm . . . why no, I have not. good lord, I had forgotten about that. widespread week of Richmond / DC / Baltimore, will be my first.
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JSBX didn't disappoint
Russell Simmons even sung a song!
Guess my only gripe was it was only about 65 min set
played tons of song teases (bellbottoms...why don't just play the whole F'n thing!)
Blues X Man, Afro, soul typecast and Flavor were great
High Gear and maybe Wail were teases
New songs sounded sharp: Do the get down, Wax dummy, Betty vs NYPD, Tales of Old New York
I think there were two covers...but I didn't know either of them (apparently his fans don't use Setlist.fm)
The thermin didn't really get that much action either
Not that well attended (slightly more than Diarrhea Planet) , but it appeared that 50% of the crowd spent over $50 at the merch table
Of course Jon was on hand to sign stuff after the show
also on an related tangent...I never knew this (http://www.speakersincode.com/2013/01/interview-jon-spencer-blues-explosion.html)
While we're on collaborations, tell me about working with Elliott Smith for Plastic Fang. How did that happen.
Well, (laughs) for a while there, Elliott was just kind of, hanging out. He seemed to always just magically be around. And it just happened to be at a time we needed some melodic backing vocals, so Elliott came by one day to record his parts, and did a few songs with us, and one that we recorded was a version of The Beatles "Yer Blues," with Elliott singing and playing bass, which, if you're familiar with that song -- is a pretty heavy song. Shortly after that, Elliott passed away, so now we have this tape that we'll never release because the song took on this whole new weird light, but it's this great version from this deeply troubled, but remarkable musician.
So, he's on a lot of stuff from the New York City sessions, and then we went to LA and spent three days in his studio, which had an incredible collection of gear. He invited us to just come jam, and work with him, and he was sorta...courting us, and he was like "I want to make a record with you guys, and I want you to be my band" and we were up for that, so we would arrive at the studio and we would just kinda sit around outside the studio and wait for him for long periods of time, so it wasn't a very productive trip...but he was a sweet guy and just an incredible musician, but just dealing with a lot of problems.
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^found it (https://youtu.be/FGKBHntUXVY)
eyewitness: "elliott joined them (jsbx) for their first and only encore, doing bass on a couple blooz vamps that I didn't recognize.....after that..."yer blues." i liked that elliott sang back up vocals, including the part where lennon sings away from the mic (ie, elliott reproduced this admirably by singing to the floor of the stage...did anyone else notice that?).
---one last tangent
JSBX recorded on KEXP (http://www.kexp.org/live/liveperformance.aspx?rId=35434)
only doing new songs
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, The
3/12/2015
In-Studio Performance
One of the greatest and most bombastic indie freakout-blues bands on this planet, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion performs songs from their 2015 album ?Freedom Tower: No Wave Dance Party 2015? live on KEXP from The Cutting Room Studios in New York. -
Full Performance
Betty Vs The NYPD
Do The Get Down
Funeral
Tales of Old New York: The Rock Box
Wax Dummy
White Jesus
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^found it (https://youtu.be/FGKBHntUXVY)
Wow...thank you so much.
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JSBX did a bunch of teases at the USMH show last year too. Kinda disappointing but overall a great show. In fact, it sounds exactly like this recent show.
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Strange that the Diarrhea Planet show sounds like it was short. They played forever with multiple encores the one time I caught them. Late 2012 at Casa Fiesta I think.
I've said it many times on here before but less is more w/r/t 97.2351963% of live bands.
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^so there is some truth of the quality over quanity
Just feel like if you are going to pay $15-20 for a headliner....65 min set with a 20 min encore should be the bare minimum
Opening acts play 45 min sets
Only people who get a pass is groups touring on their first album
and doing a bunch of covers at the end for an encore get's old
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Jay Reatard rarely broke thirty minutes and it was always worth every cent.
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The kicker is I only caught 38 minutes of JSBX....I guess I got what I deserved...
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Jay Reatard rarely broke thirty minutes and it was always worth every cent.
His life rarely broke thirty years so. . .
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His life rarely broke thirty years so. . .
Too soon?
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His life rarely broke thirty years so. . .
Too soon?
META?
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Relaxer nailed it. I'd much rather be left wanting more than be standing there thinking that it's time to wrap it up. And the amount you pay doesn't entitle you to a minimum amount of time an artist is supposed to entertain you. Maybe they are contractually bound to play a certain amount of time in bigger venues but last I checked, we don't have a say in those matters.
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Relaxer nailed it. I'd much rather be left wanting more than be standing there thinking that it's time to wrap it up. And the amount you pay doesn't entitle you to a minimum amount of time an artist is supposed to entertain you. Maybe they are contractually bound to play a certain amount of time in bigger venues but last I checked, we don't have a say in those matters.
Jack White nailed it at the one note show in Canada...the fans loved it....definitely left wanting more after that 1 second performance....
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^ lol, nice one
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Hey I'd have no problem with that if the one note lasted 20 minutes. That sums up many of the shows I go to anyway.
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Priests...wow...believe the hype
Katie Alice has the crowd eating out of her hand
Protomartyr was tight too
getting a lot of flack from the misses about all these shows lately ;)
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(https://41.media.tumblr.com/b036a68a6ef7a0a29771e387977eb1ba/tumblr_nmxjibEyYk1sgfkmzo2_1280.jpg)
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this guy got some killer shots (http://www.andradexcobain.com/blog/uhall-4-16-15) of the show...she is just an intense and engaging lead. Can't take your eyes off of her.
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Third Priests show in 10 months and I remain firmly on the fence about them. I wanna like them. I definitely don't love them.
Katie is undoubtedly a superb front for the band. I do think in a way she detracts from the music by being such a strong focal point.
Protomartyr played a lot of new stuff which was nice. When I mentioned last year's Baltimore show to their drummer he laughed and recalled that there were only like 5 of us in the audience. He expects the new album to hit early fall.
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I think I've seen Priests 3 times now. They've never been less than very good. I'll catch them every chance I get. Last night was kind of short though. What did they play, 35 minutes? I've had Metro transfers nearly that long.
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I think I've seen Priests 3 times now. They've never been less than very good. I'll catch them every chance I get. Last night was kind of short though. What did they play, 35 minutes? I've had Metro transfers nearly that long.
its called the Azaghal Principle.....the shorter the better..leave them hungry
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this guy got some killer shots (http://www.andradexcobain.com/blog/uhall-4-16-15) of the show...she is just an intense and engaging lead. Can't take your eyes off of her.
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dang..when you posted it on facebook i was sure you'd taken the picture!!!!!!!!!!
i thinnk i'd be up for seeing Diarrhea Planet and Priests next time they play so keep me in the loop
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I think I've seen Priests 3 times now. They've never been less than very good. I'll catch them every chance I get. Last night was kind of short though. What did they play, 35 minutes? I've had Metro transfers nearly that long.
its called the Azaghal Principle.....the shorter the better..leave them hungry
Yes, they do in fact subscribe to this.
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I've been trying to tell you all this for years.
Priests...wow...believe the hype
Katie Alice has the crowd eating out of her hand
Protomartyr was tight too
getting a lot of flack from the misses about all these shows lately ;)
(https://scontent-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11109445_10206306172242344_4827766336736863541_n.jpg?oh=ef3bc1cb76df6a2684e57044fbcb73f5&oe=55A0E649)
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In Rehoboth and the Fleshtones & the Split Squad (Blondie/Fleshtones/Plimsouls supergroup) are putting on a killer free show.
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I've been trying to tell you all this for years.
for the record...I was listening and that's why I went
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Relaxer nailed it. I'd much rather be left wanting more than be standing there thinking that it's time to wrap it up. And the amount you pay doesn't entitle you to a minimum amount of time an artist is supposed to entertain you. Maybe they are contractually bound to play a certain amount of time in bigger venues but last I checked, we don't have a say in those matters.
We could really have this same conversation over in PRESTIGE TELEVISION about so many dramas going to 10-13 episode runs or anthology series instead of trying to extend out their story for more traditional ~25 episode seasons.
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I've been trying to tell you all this for years.
do0d, you carry on about all sorts of bands. eventually one is going to stick, a stopped clock is right twice a day, etc etc etc ;D
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for a small club date...seems like everyone and their brother was at this show...with a camera
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11149355_10152839807676194_3772778249924435407_n.jpg?oh=d43ffc9ced6ca954a1323971c4631376&oe=55A1EC0F&__gda__=1440781517_ca6aa79b4b8e04d51af2b6eb149d458e)
this guy (http://richiedowns.com/) has some great photos of shows at the club over the years
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for a small club date...seems like everyone and their brother was at this show...with a camera
Not crowded (my first visit to the club) but a taste maker crowd. Met Chris Richards, saw Bob Boilen and Lars Gotrich, think I saw Ian Svenonius. And of course azaghal1981 and his camera-phone.
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I strolled up to Galaxy Hut and caught The Godz. It was only 5 bucks too. There was only one original member, Larry Kessler on vocals. He had a guitarist, drummer, bassist and trumpeter with him. They played a mix of 60's songs (They closed with the awesome "Radar Eyes") and some much newer material. At times it was like a folky bar band but for other songs they sounded like great 70's punk. They only played for 45 minutes but it was what it was. I think they are based out of Baltimore now and It would seem Larry Kessler owns a record shop in Randallstown Md. He seemed like charming, nice guy.
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Cool, thanks. Doubt anyone knew what to expect.
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for a small club date...seems like everyone and their brother was at this show...with a camera
Not crowded (my first visit to the club) but a taste maker crowd. Met Chris Richards, saw Bob Boilen and Lars Gotrich, think I saw Ian Svenonius. And of course azaghal1981 and his camera-phone.
You should've said something.
I did run into Bob Boilen which is always nice.
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for a small club date...seems like everyone and their brother was at this show...with a camera
Not crowded (my first visit to the club) but a taste maker crowd. Met Chris Richards, saw Bob Boilen and Lars Gotrich, think I saw Ian Svenonius. And of course azaghal1981 and his camera-phone.
You should've said something.
I did run into Bob Boilen which is always nice.
Ian was definitely there.
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Manics - not impressed overall. The Holy Bible "live" kinda blew. There were some good moments the last 20 minutes....wish it was just a regular show and not an "album" show.
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^Wow, I thought it rocked.
perfect capacity crowd too
Apparently their road crew got stuck in Wales with Visa issues or something and the 930 club gave them a sound, lights, and side stage crew
I do agree the last 20 minutes was a solid set, but I really liked hearing all of HB
Other than the bass drum I thought it sounded great
Crowd was really into it too, which is always nice
but that was my first Manics show, so I have nothing to compare too
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The only other time I saw them was in 1996 opening for Oasis at the 'lube. This was far superior. I don't think the HB blew at all, I thought it was an excellent performance and despite some balance issue between vocals and guitar it was as good as I had hoped. Though I loved hearing the HB and stuff like "The Intense Humming of Evil" shredded, I do agree that these "perform the LP" concerts do lack some of the spontaneity of regular concerts, and I enjoyed the last half hour the most overall. I'm really happy and can't believe I actually finally saw them at the 9:30. I'm glad Nicky admitted for a long time it seemed like it'd never happen, but that they were happy it finally did.
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It was not a "show of the year" contender for me, but I didn't think it was bad either. I'm glad I got to see them. I missed all the openers because of traffic. :(
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Crowd was definitely 10X LOUDER the last 30 minutes than the entire Holy Bible set. They just weren't very dynamic...
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It was not a "show of the year" contender for me, but I didn't think it was bad either. I'm glad I got to see them. I missed all the openers because of traffic. :(
Yes it was no Slowdive or Diarrhea Planet for that matter.
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Thought the show was great. My wife didn't know a thing about the band beforehand and she loved it.
Bass was a little lacking from my spot. Also thought James could have stuck to the rhythm instead of playing leads in some places. Other than that, no complaints whatsoever.
Crowd was very apathetic until the end, tho. Really a shame.
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a taste maker crowd
interesting
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Kesha was way more fun than I thought it would be! Next time, I will dress up. I'm glad I don't have to clean up all the glitter at the Black Cat. Thanks to whomever organized that. I haven't seen the Black Cat that dancey and fun since the Rapture show a decade ago!
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I bet Kesha at The Black Cat is more fun than Foo Fighters there.
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I bet Kesha at The Black Cat is more fun than Foo Fighters there.
You forgot to log in as Rhett.
I went to Ke$ha for the pure spectacle of it and it did not disappoint. I was surprised how much fun I had.
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I would have died, in your arm$, tonight . . . to have gone to that ke$ha $how, with you.
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There was nothing racist/bigoted in that post. ;D
I bet Kesha at The Black Cat is more fun than Foo Fighters there.
You forgot to log in as Rhett.
I went to Ke$ha for the pure spectacle of it and it did not disappoint. I was surprised how much fun I had.
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There was nothing racist/bigoted in that post. ;D
I bet Kesha at The Black Cat is more fun than Foo Fighters there.
You forgot to log in as Rhett.
I went to Ke$ha for the pure spectacle of it and it did not disappoint. I was surprised how much fun I had.
Oh come on that is not the only card he plays...he is pretty strong in the arrogant hipster elitist asshole suit too
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Back on the topic of the UHall show: somebody needs to inform their security that it is possible to be effective without violating patrons' personal space. I got shoved around a few times on a couple different occasions that night by those overzealous shitheads. I guess I got too close to the stage (?) once or twice and they were rushing us out post-show as if there was a fire inside and I got pushed by one of them once or twice then. This wasn't the first show at which this has happened. If anything, it makes me grateful for the professionalism of the security staff at both 930 and The Cat where I never experienced anything like that. Also, I realize it's a dance club but you'd think it'd be possible to tweak the subs from "dance" to "rock" or something so that everything isn't muddied by the overwhelming bass during shows.
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played
was
There was nothing racist/bigoted in that post. ;D
I bet Kesha at The Black Cat is more fun than Foo Fighters there.
You forgot to log in as Rhett.
I went to Ke$ha for the pure spectacle of it and it did not disappoint. I was surprised how much fun I had.
Oh come on that is not the only card he plays...he is pretty strong in the arrogant hipster elitist asshole suit too
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There was nothing racist/bigoted in that post. ;D
Rhett is quite varied in his hatred for things. You can't typecase him this way.
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That was a fun 25-minute long Peach Kelli Pop set last night.
"Our songs are all like one minute long so it goes by quick." - singer before the last one of ten.
Expert Alterations were solid as always as well.
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played
was
There was nothing racist/bigoted in that post. ;D
I bet Kesha at The Black Cat is more fun than Foo Fighters there.
You forgot to log in as Rhett.
I went to Ke$ha for the pure spectacle of it and it did not disappoint. I was surprised how much fun I had.
Oh come on that is not the only card he plays...he is pretty strong in the arrogant hipster elitist asshole suit too
do you realize he's around and posting right now?
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I was also surprised at how much fun I had.
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played
was
There was nothing racist/bigoted in that post. ;D
I bet Kesha at The Black Cat is more fun than Foo Fighters there.
You forgot to log in as Rhett.
I went to Ke$ha for the pure spectacle of it and it did not disappoint. I was surprised how much fun I had.
Oh come on that is not the only card he plays...he is pretty strong in the arrogant hipster elitist asshole suit too
do you realize he's around and posting right now?
space freely doesn't scare me...although not really looking forward to getting random subscriptions to kid-unfriendly magazines
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That was a fun 25-minute long Peach Kelli Pop set last night.
"Our songs are all like one minute long so it goes by quick." - singer before the last one of ten.
Expert Alterations were solid as always as well.
Meh. Didn't the Ramones once play 63 songs in 77 minutes?
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That was a fun 25-minute long Peach Kelli Pop set last night.
"Our songs are all like one minute long so it goes by quick." - singer before the last one of ten.
Expert Alterations were solid as always as well.
Meh. Didn't the Ramones once play 63 songs in 77 minutes?
Did they?
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I saw this
The Ramones Live: 26 Songs In 54 Minutes (http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2011/04/03/135087738/the-ramones-live-26-songs-in-54-minutes)
edit...I found this...although the video from that isn't available on the NPR or other sites in my brief search
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That was a fun 25-minute long Peach Kelli Pop set last night.
"Our songs are all like one minute long so it goes by quick." - singer before the last one of ten.
Expert Alterations were solid as always as well.
Meh. Didn't the Ramones once play 63 songs in 77 minutes?
Songs would have to average 1:13 per song without literally a second between any of them. They have a lot of short songs but not that many that short.
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Right. I think the thinking was that they were playing faster live due to additional mind altering substances.
On edit: My numbers were off - Sidehatch found it.
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The Feelies...OMG. I dunno how but they just keep getting more awesome. They played about 40 songs...superb setlist. I asked Stan if they're coming back to DC. He said "at some point" just no plans at the moment I guess. Hey Seth... ;)
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soooooooo... who was at the prince show last night?
edit: cnn's quick recap of the show: "Prince mixes politics and pop hits at Baltimore concert for Freddie Gray" http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/11/us/baltimore-prince-concert-rally4peace-mosby/index.html
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soooooooo... who was at the prince show last night?
edit: cnn's quick recap of the show: "Prince mixes politics and pop hits at Baltimore concert for Freddie Gray" http://www.cnn.com/2015/05/11/us/baltimore-prince-concert-rally4peace-mosby/index.html
I was at the Prince show last night and had a blast. I had horrible seats originally but traded them in and got center floor seats at the last minute when some of them went on sale for $72 and it definitely was worth it for me.
Show was supposed to start at 8:00 but it was pretty empty at 8:00 and it didn't kick off until 9:00. Really solid set, pretty similar in feel to the musicology tour really, though a lot more crowd banter. A lot of sing along vibe. The cover of electric man was actually a highlight for me because sometimes the medley songs are a bit choppy to really get into the groove.
Great solo version of When Doves Cry as well which was pretty different.
When you read the reviews it sounds like there were more politics then it felt like at the show. I thought the collaboration with Doug E Fresh worked well.
I had a great time. Farm Fresh is a horrible place to see a show though.
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I thought it was a good show, but was surprised at how sad I was about why we were all there. I was all the way in the back (by choice, my seat in the upper level at the front had absolutely awful sound, so we moved around the back). He played for 2.5 hours and was every bit the fantastic musician I thought he'd be. But, I was also sad he didn't pay Seven or Cream. But, you can't complain when he played so many songs and sounded great.
Have to admit, sad that Beyonce and Alicia Keys were there, but didn't come on stage, but Estelle and Doug E Fresh were fun.
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I thought it was a good show, but was surprised at how sad I was about why we were all there.
I had almost the opposite experience. I go to a lot of protests and things (partly because of my job) and I was a bit hesitant about this show because of the framing. Most of the ticket prices were super high (un-affordable for most of the people impacts by what is happening Baltimore) and it was unclear where the money went (and how much of it) and it kind of reeked of opportunism. At the end I felt like Prince was actually coming from a good place, but didn't really know how to articulate it well and so it came off as mostly a normal concert experience (for good or bad).
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I agree. It came across as a mostly "normal" concert experience, I was just personally sad.
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Great show last night. I wonder how people in the GA pit got those tickets. I don't recall seeing them for sale anywhere.
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I think they were the VIP tickets.
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K8teebug I'm happy that you had a good time. I could tell when this was announced and then when tickets went on sale that you were really stoked for the show. Its great when things work out like that!
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uh-oh...RB is being nice again...is Jupiter in the 7th house or something?
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uh-oh...RB is being nice again...is Jupiter in the 7th house or something?
Must be the Luna/Ride effect... Surprised we haven't gotten the Official threads for those shows yet :)
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uh-oh...RB is being nice again...is Jupiter in the 7th house or something?
I'm always nice, direct and to the point, but nice as well.
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I stayed at the front of the crowd at the Lightning Bolt set last night in Baltimore for about 15 seconds. I was semi-warned about how crazy the pit would be, but was truly not prepared for what happened. I have been in some pits, and have observed my fair share from the fringes; but this was something different. As soon as they started, I was shoved into the stage and I could feel feet pressing into my ankles with enough force that I was worried for a second that my ankle would get twisted. Arms slammed into my back with incredible force, and I knew I had to get out of there. I started swinging my arms like a madman, and made my way out of the crowd. I watched the rest of the show from the comfort of Floristree's skate ramp (I think that is what that is) that separates the music side from the entrance.
The music was loud and brutal. The crowd loved it, especially the people going insane in the pit. I mean, insane. It is like Lightning Bolt unlocked some kind of primal urge in these folks. Is it the speed of their tunes? The batshit vocals? The manic drumming? The noise? I don't know what was causing these people to lose their minds. I think it was probably just the crowd behaving how they think a Lightning Bolt crowd should behave.
Lightning Bolt seem to have dropped the "playing in the middle of the crowd" gimmick. And I understand why. The drum set barely stayed in place with the amount of people climbing onto the small stage. I could not imagine the drum set surviving for long in that crowd (plus I could see injuries from cymbals hitting faces, etc).
The openers were solid. I am a fan of Buck Gooter now. Strange Times People Band were cool.
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azaghal1981 said on his tweeter "5/2010: held my own in the front for the duration of a Lightning Bolt gig. 5/2015: I lasted less than 30 seconds."
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azaghal1981 said on his tweeter "5/2010: held my own in the front for the duration of a Lightning Bolt gig. 5/2015: I lasted less than 30 seconds."
The most appalling part of the brutality is he can't even see it coming. Those fiends. Those fucking monsters.
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I've only seen Lightning Bolt once, when they came to RVA around 2 years ago, and the "pit scene" came nowhere close to living up to the stories I'd heard. That could just be a Richmond thing though. Good show, though.
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I just watched, a lightening bolt live video on You,Tube. I,m not white enough.
Preach, snitch.
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so did Jerry Hologram make an appearance last night at MPP?
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so did Jerry Hologram make an appearance last night at MPP?
Heard it was a giant clunker... as expected.
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I've heard less than stellar things about the dear jerry show. Unless you were really high or tripping balls. Wait, a minute.
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I've been to 3 greatest hits shows this week (The Replacements, Prince, Dear Jerry) and I felt it blew them all away. FWIW I'm a jam band fan (but only saw them with Jerry once) and was on the lawn with a group of friends.
My Facebook post from last night:
Despite the worst traffic I've seen getting to Merriweather, the #dearjerry show tonight was amazing. The core 4 showed up so much, it was practically a greatest hits show with special guests. And a nice passing of the torch to the next generation. The finale of "Touch Of Grey" and "Ripple" was a perfect way to finish the evening.
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I've been to 3 greatest hits shows this week (The Replacements, Prince, Dear Jerry) and I felt it blew them all away. FWIW I'm a jam band fan (but only saw them with Jerry once) and was on the lawn with a group of friends.
My Facebook post from last night:
Despite the worst traffic I've seen getting to Merriweather, the #dearjerry show tonight was amazing. The core 4 showed up so much, it was practically a greatest hits show with special guests. And a nice passing of the torch to the next generation. The finale of "Touch Of Grey" and "Ripple" was a perfect way to finish the evening.
ok someone who was actually.....there..
thanks hemi
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One person said it, so it must be true. All four, less than stellar reviews I have, we're from my friends, who were, there.
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One person said it, so it must be true. All four, less than stellar reviews I have, we're from my friends, who were, there.
I didn't say it must be true..just good to hear feedback from someone there...
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wapo (http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2015/05/15/gratefully-yours-at-dear-jerry-an-all-star-lineup-honored-grateful-dead-icon-garcia/) has a review
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One person said it, so it must be true. All four, less than stellar reviews I have, we're from my friends, who were, there.
I didn't say it must be true..just good to hear feedback from someone there...
you,re right . . . sorry. I,m just upset I didn,t get to go, and I am trying to overcompensate by, hoping, it was awful. my friends mainly bitched about the traffic, the crowds, the breaks between songs, the curfew, some bands didn,t get to play. did Hornsby, show?
I,m being told . . . disco biscuits, killed it.
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azaghal1981 said on his tweeter "5/2010: held my own in the front for the duration of a Lightning Bolt gig. 5/2015: I lasted less than 30 seconds."
The most appalling part of the brutality is he can't even see it coming. Those fiends. Those fucking monsters.
I had no issue with it five years ago like that tweet said. And that DC9 pit then was also violent. As I told Killsaly, that was easily the sweatiest I'd ever been at a show.
Chalking Wednesday up to age/out-of-shape-ness.
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it's almost like being there ........ http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2015/05/grateful_dead_m_1.html#more
you be the judge
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are you, trying to say, that most, if not all, men, who were there, looked like that?
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are you, trying to say, that most, if not all, men, who were there, looked like that?
Men....and.... women.
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that pear has got a great ass :P
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I thought the Dear Jerry show was terrific. Jimmy Cliff stole the show, IMO, but my favorite song of the night was Weir doing "Days Between." I can't believe I'm saying that - but it's true. A very heartfelt version and Bob nailed it. Disco Biscuits, YMBS, Grace Potter, Jorma, Billy & the Kids all put on terrific performances. The parking lot was loaded with vending and very few hassles from what I saw. I did hear lots of complaints about traffic, but we took back roads and managed to get in with few issues. I don't think Hornsby was there at all. Rumor has it he was sick. 2 bands didn't play due to the curfew, which I believe they were well past by the time it was done. The core four were never on the stage at the same time. Phil played his 4-song set (at 7pm sharp) and was never seen again. The other 3 were constantly coming in and out of various bands. The breaks between acts were annoying, but nothing terrible. Probably the most crowded I've ever seen Merriweather. The only thing I've seen close to that was when I actually saw Jerry there in '89. I liked it much better than I expected to, actually. Then again - I didn't drop over $150 on a pavilion ticket.
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where there any surprise acts with respect to what was announced at the beginning?
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I don't think so.
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I thoroughly enjoyed my first MLB game. I am planning to go to a few more Orioles games over the next few months. I think May 27 will be my next one.
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Glad the dead jerry show was fun! I was at clydes in the afternoon studying for a certification exam (and passed!) they had a cheap bar set up outside and a GD tribute band. Perfect study atmosphere! Was sad I didn't go to the show after such a lovely afternoon.
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We took our daughter to her first Robbie Fulks show Friday night (at Jammin Java). He normally plays for two hours, but cut the show short because there was a late show (BOO!). 75 minutes probably ended up being a good length show for a seven year old to take in.
Robbie didn't heed the repeated requests for "Fuck this Town" that she shouted (kids can be so embarrassing!), but he did play her request for "Cigarette State" as his encore song. So it ended well.
The next morning, she commented that "Other than My Little Pony, Robbie Fulks and Dr. Dog are my favorite bands, but I like Dr. Dog a little bit more."
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I'm not a sound snob, but thought it was pretty bad last night at echostage for tv on the radio.
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I'm not a sound snob, but thought it was pretty bad last night at echostage for tv on the radio.
Was it sold out? How crowded did it seem?
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Kinda hoping that Space is going to give us critique of the My Little Pony cannon and it's influence on The Youth of Today
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I'm not a sound snob, but thought it was pretty bad last night at echostage for tv on the radio.
Was it sold out? How crowded did it seem?
2/3 full, if that. I was center, about 30 feet in front of the soundboard where you'd think the sound would be best. The beer selection couldn't have been much worse as well.
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With my last post in this thread I realized I've turned into my grandfather. Every single time I would go out and come back home, he'd wring his hands and ask me (very gravely) "were there a lot of people there?". I used to find it so odd. Now that I'm getting older (and more aware of my personal space), I realize I'm JUST like him. Then there's our borderline pathological need/love of pasta. Odd.
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Kinda hoping that Space is going to give us critique of the My Little Pony cannon and it's influence on The Youth of Today
You forgot to logout of your Julian account.
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Kinda hoping that Space is going to give us critique of the My Little Pony cannon and it's influence on The Youth of Today
Are you referring to its alleged overriding (pun intended) libertarian tendencies? My daughter's mother does not disapprove.
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Kinda hoping that Space is going to give us critique of the My Little Pony cannon and it's influence on The Youth of Today
You forgot to logout of your Julian account.
Absurd. I would cite early Seven Seconds as an influence on Youth of Today, not MLP.
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Kinda hoping that Space is going to give us critique of the My Little Pony cannon and it's influence on The Youth of Today
You forgot to logout of your Julian account.
Also, if you're going to steal my shtick, word it correctly, bro.
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Kinda hoping that Space is going to give us critique of the My Little Pony cannon and it's influence on The Youth of Today
You forgot to logout of your Julian account.
Absurd. I would cite early Seven Seconds as an influence on Youth of Today, not MLP.
I would say Minor Threat were a bigger influence...but those darn ponies they know how to time travel
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What about the circle jerks? I do that dressed as my little ponies. Oops, did I say that, out loud.
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Anyone else go to Death and Obnox? Obnox destroyed. They got an hour set which was a very generous set time for an opener but for a change, I didn't mind! "Less is more" has a few exceptions and Obnox is one! Death played all of their first album interspersed with some new stuff. They were tight and it was cool to hear the old stuff live. Room was not full but they drew a respectable crowd.
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Really REALLY enjoyed the Pixies show. Were a few new tunes lackluster? Sure. Was it their best show? No. BUT this was the Pixies at the 9:30. It sounded great, the performance was solid, and Paz did a great job. Is it just me or is David Lovering's drumming better than it has ever been? I thought he was terrific tonight. You can't replace Kim Deal (except with maybe Kim Gordon)...but Paz held her own, and even her vocals were good. The show was paced really well. There were only 1 or 2 moments that I think it could have used a boost. To be honest, I wish they had played more stuff from Trompe le Monde...I loved hearing "The Sad Punk", and "Ana" was such a great surprise too. So much good stuff from the 3rd and 4th LPs. But it was an incredibly fun evening. Thank you Seth!!
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Really REALLY enjoyed the Pixies show. Were a few new tunes lackluster? Sure. Was it their best show? No. BUT this was the Pixies at the 9:30. It sounded great, the performance was solid, and Paz did a great job. Is it just me or is David Lovering's drumming better than it has ever been? I thought he was terrific tonight. You can't replace Kim Deal (except with maybe Kim Gordon)...but Paz held her own, and even her vocals were good. The show was paced really well. There were only 1 or 2 moments that I think it could have used a boost. To be honest, I wish they had played more stuff from Trompe le Monde...I loved hearing "The Sad Punk", and "Ana" was such a great surprise too. So much good stuff from the 3rd and 4th LPs. But it was an incredibly fun evening. Thank you Seth!!
I thought this was a great, fun, show too. Crowd was a little "hot, Sunday, tired" to begin the evening, but got more into it as it went on.
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Saw the Decemberists last night. They put on a great show and nice to see they change up setlist night to night.
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Wire was probably the best thing I've seen this year so far. An absolute face-melter of a show. Friends of mine that have been seeing them for years say that it was the best concert they've seen from them.
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Wire was probably the best thing I've seen this year so far. An absolute face-melter of a show. Friends of mine that have been seeing them for years say that it was the best concert they've seen from them.
I quite enjoyed this one as well, much better for me than last time they were in town. Not a lot of crowd interaction but the new stuff it in nicely with the classics.
Refused was also a good time. The sound wasn't nearly as good as last time at the Fillmore but they seemed to be having a lot more fun. They waxed poetic about the old DC scene and what it meant to them.
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Damn I felt a twinge about missing that Wire show. Easily could've made it after the Boat Burning thing which wrapped up by 9:20.
The last time I saw them (2010 I think) was super uneven.
Boat Burning were excellent. I'd never been enveloped by a wall of sound like that. 70+ guitarists playing in unison surrounding the audience in a high school auditorium.
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Tame Imapala were good, but man I am not a fan of echo stage (at least sold out shows). That was my first time there. Sight lines upstairs are horrible, and the space is so large downstairs, if you are in the back, good luck seeing anything. Also no free water. Bottled Water only.
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Tame Imapala were good, but man I am not a fan of echo stage (at least sold out shows). That was my first time there. Sight lines upstairs are horrible, and the space is so large downstairs, if you are in the back, good luck seeing anything. Also no free water. Bottled Water only.
Did anyone go to Hot Chip? How was that experience?
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Sight lines upstairs are horrible,
Also no free water. Bottled Water only.
So if you got there early and procured a railing spot...would your sight lines still suck?
930 did the second level right with the built in beachers
Not sure why they just don't make the stage a little higher?
That's lame that they don't have free water!
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railing spot in the back would probably be ok. on the sides...maybe. the front of both sides are bottle service only seating.
raising the stage a bit would go a long way to helping with sold out shows I think.
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The Obliterations show at DC9 last night was fucking great, 30 minutes of intensity that didn't let up once.
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These back to back shows are kicking my ass but damn near had an out of body experience at the MONO show tonight, why they continue to keep playing to a half full RNR Hotel is beyond me.
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The last two or three releases have not been very good but they still are a very good live band
They tour a lot too...don't need to see them every time
These back to back shows are kicking my ass but damn near had an out of body experience at the MONO show tonight, why they continue to keep playing to a half full RNR Hotel is beyond me.
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Great Weller show last night, the best of his several appearances there. A great showcase of his "The Changingman" solo career, with nods to The Jam and Style Council. It nice to hear him find his upper range and there was a definite groove to many of the songs. It ranks second behind the three night NYC stand I saw in terms of his shows
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Great quadruple bill at Comet last night. Expert Alterations just keep getting tighter. Mercury Girls have only played a few shows but show a bunch of promise. The Spook School were a lot of fun. Wildhoney do the shoegaze thing better than most if not all of their American peers.
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wildhoney are hit or miss for me....not really a fan of bands that do a good job of burying the vocals of their vocalist, unless of course you're MBV, then it's OK.
Great quadruple bill at Comet last night. Expert Alterations just keep getting tighter. Mercury Girls have only played a few shows but show a bunch of promise. The Spook School were a lot of fun. Wildhoney do the shoegaze thing better than most if not all of their American peers.
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They have gotten better at making her voice more audible.
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Wildhoney is coming here next month and I'm looking forward to see them. If Azaghal likes something, I usually seem to like it as well.
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Wildhoney kicks ass.
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Killsaly, did you know that the singer in Mercury Girls was the singer for Pet Milk?
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Nice. Pet Milk! I miss them.
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Really enjoyed Courtney Barnett, Saturday night. A hot, loud, sweaty pride-weekend rock show.
Also, I really like Frank Turner, but am concerned that this tour will be all livenationish, and that he will return to the Fillmore and not the 930 .... (Seth?)
and to complete the cross-post trifecta:
I have never heard of or listened to Ween.
:)
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Really enjoyed Courtney Barnett, Saturday night. A hot, loud, sweaty pride-weekend rock show.
Also, I really like Frank Turner, but am concerned that this tour will be all livenationish, and that he will return to the Fillmore and not the 930 .... (Seth?)
and to complete the cross-post trifecta:
I have never heard of or listened to Ween.
:)
Yea I thought it was an excellent gig, It was funny at the end when she asked who was coming the second night and then said "seems silly to me, why wouldn't you just go see a movie or something"
Cannonball and Heavy Heart by You Am I covers were killer
I have never heard of or listened to Ween.
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anyone else make it to either prince show?
i was at the 8:00 and had a blast, but i do feel we got cheated a bit due to the late show. i havent compared setlists, but the 8:00 show wasnt quite two hours and i know hes capable of much more. plus the 11:00 apparently had stevie wonder as a guest. i would have gone to the late show if id had the choice, but i wasnt gonna risk getting shut out completely by holding out for a late show to pop up. ive been following prince for long enough by now to know to take the frustration with the moments of brilliance
and the show itself was brilliant. id been waiting pretty much my entire music collecting life to finally see him, and he delivered on all the hype. fun show.
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In true 9:30 fashion, shouldn't people be raging openly that the late show wasn't announced at the same time and they were therefore "tricked" into buying tickets to the "lesser" show?
i was at the 8:00 and had a blast, but i do feel we got cheated a bit due to the late show. i havent compared setlists, but the 8:00 show wasnt quite two hours and i know hes capable of much more. plus the 11:00 apparently had stevie wonder as a guest. i would have gone to the late show if id had the choice, but i wasnt gonna risk getting shut out completely by holding out for a late show to pop up.
There it is. Took a few days.
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anyone else make it to either prince show?
i was at the 8:00 and had a blast, but i do feel we got cheated a bit due to the late show. i havent compared setlists, but the 8:00 show wasnt quite two hours and i know hes capable of much more. plus the 11:00 apparently had stevie wonder as a guest. i would have gone to the late show if id had the choice, but i wasnt gonna risk getting shut out completely by holding out for a late show to pop up. ive been following prince for long enough by now to know to take the frustration with the moments of brilliance
and the show itself was brilliant. id been waiting pretty much my entire music collecting life to finally see him, and he delivered on all the hype. fun show.
I'm sure I'll regret it but I couldn't get myself to pull the trigger on those tickets. I checked online around 4pm and everything was out of the range I wanted to pay.
I did see Courtney Barnett on Saturday night and thoroughly enjoyed it. For a sold out show, I was perplexed by the large amount of space I had.
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I did see Courtney Barnett on Saturday night and thoroughly enjoyed it. For a sold out show, I was perplexed by the large amount of space I had.
agreed...but she tends to attract a smaller (body mass wise) crowd
also made the sight lines great
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I did see Courtney Barnett on Saturday night and thoroughly enjoyed it. For a sold out show, I was perplexed by the large amount of space I had.
agreed...but she tends to attract a smaller (body mass wise) crowd
also made the sight lines great
Heh... I did think about that as I was swarmed by about five 15 year old girls and a group of dudes who's combined BMI was probably about 14.
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I did see Courtney Barnett on Saturday night and thoroughly enjoyed it. For a sold out show, I was perplexed by the large amount of space I had.
agreed...but she tends to attract a smaller (body mass wise) crowd
also made the sight lines great
I totally think larger patrons should be charged a surcharge at the door for taking up more space. They're using more of the finite resources available. Forward thinking airlines are doing this; why not music venues. For too long the fat have gotten a free ride.
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I did see Courtney Barnett on Saturday night and thoroughly enjoyed it. For a sold out show, I was perplexed by the large amount of space I had.
agreed...but she tends to attract a smaller (body mass wise) crowd
also made the sight lines great
I totally think larger patrons should be charged a surcharge at the door for taking up more space. They're using more of the finite resources available. Forward thinking airlines are doing this; why not music venues. For too long the fat have gotten a free ride.
Height should be a factor too.
goth dudes tend to be the tallest for some reason?
and yeah a free ride to Diabeeetus type 2
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Height should be a factor too.
goth dudes tend to be the tallest for some reason?
Height is not, in a practical sense, a finite resource unless someone comes in who is 40' tall or however high the roof is. Square footage DOES get filled and it gets filled quicker when hambeasts come to concerts.
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anyone else make it to either prince show?
i was at the 8:00 and had a blast, but i do feel we got cheated a bit due to the late show. i havent compared setlists, but the 8:00 show wasnt quite two hours and i know hes capable of much more. plus the 11:00 apparently had stevie wonder as a guest. i would have gone to the late show if id had the choice, but i wasnt gonna risk getting shut out completely by holding out for a late show to pop up. ive been following prince for long enough by now to know to take the frustration with the moments of brilliance
and the show itself was brilliant. id been waiting pretty much my entire music collecting life to finally see him, and he delivered on all the hype. fun show.
I made it to the 8 PM show as well. From what I can tell, it looks like Stevie Wonder was brought out during the 11 PM show.
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Prince is still the King of Medleys. He probably did 8 full songs in that 1 hr 45 minute set. Crowd doesn't care though. Good show nonetheless, but I wouldn't put it anywhere in my top 40 shows for this year.
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I've seen Prince several times and he is wildly inconsistent with his live shows. And I say this as someone who is a huge fan and was a member of his local fan club, LoveSexyDC, for years.
I couldn't fathom paying those prices for a show that was going to be a gamble. Even in a smaller venue with a new band. The smallest venue I saw him in was the old Capitol ballroom in the late 90's. That show was utter shit too. In contrast, if you pay $400 for Springsteen you are guaranteed a solid quality 3 hour show. Not that Springsteen charges $400 for tickets.
(For the record I would never pay $400. Even U2 who is my favorite band ever and where I've been known to fly 3000 miles for their concerts.)
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Prince is still the King of Medleys. He probably did 8 full songs in that 1 hr 45 minute set. Crowd doesn't care though. Good show nonetheless, but I wouldn't put it anywhere in my top 40 shows for this year.
Medleys need to go away forever like Uggs. Why can't musicians just play the whole damn song?
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Prince is still the King of Medleys. He probably did 8 full songs in that 1 hr 45 minute set. Crowd doesn't care though. Good show nonetheless, but I wouldn't put it anywhere in my top 40 shows for this year.
Medleys need to go away forever like Uggs. Why can't musicians just play the whole damn song?
Agreed!!
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Prince is still the King of Medleys. He probably did 8 full songs in that 1 hr 45 minute set. Crowd doesn't care though. Good show nonetheless, but I wouldn't put it anywhere in my top 40 shows for this year.
Medleys need to go away forever like Uggs. Why can't musicians just play the whole damn song?
A+
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I did see Courtney Barnett on Saturday night and thoroughly enjoyed it. For a sold out show, I was perplexed by the large amount of space I had.
agreed...but she tends to attract a smaller (body mass wise) crowd
also made the sight lines great
I totally think larger patrons should be charged a surcharge at the door for taking up more space. They're using more of the finite resources available. Forward thinking airlines are doing this; why not music venues. For too long the fat have gotten a free ride.
Thanks for this.
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Saw the 8:00 Prince show. Was able to get a "decent" mid mezz ticket for face value. Would have loved to see Stevie with Prince, but I am happy to not be ridiculously tired today.
No shows at all until Sunday TWOD.
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I did see Courtney Barnett on Saturday night and thoroughly enjoyed it. For a sold out show, I was perplexed by the large amount of space I had.
agreed...but she tends to attract a smaller (body mass wise) crowd
also made the sight lines great
I totally think larger patrons should be charged a surcharge at the door for taking up more space. They're using more of the finite resources available. Forward thinking airlines are doing this; why not music venues. For too long the fat have gotten a free ride.
Thanks for this.
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http://bandwidth.wamu.org/princes-d-c-show-at-warner-theatre-what-we-saw/
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Height should be a factor too.
goth dudes tend to be the tallest for some reason?
Height is not, in a practical sense, a finite resource unless someone comes in who is 40' tall or however high the roof is. Square footage DOES get filled and it gets filled quicker when hambeasts come to concerts.
fat people take up square footage, reducing how much is available to you, and thus reduce your enjoyment of the show.
tall people take up vertical space, reducing your view of the stage, and thus reduce your enjoyment of the show.
if we start charging extra to one group, we need to start charging the other too.
while we're at it, let's charge all groups that might potentially limit our enjoyment of a show: sing-alongers, dancers, anyone with bad breath, people who make fashion decisions we disagree with, etc. etc. etc. surcharges for the lot of ya!
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Height should be a factor too.
goth dudes tend to be the tallest for some reason?
Height is not, in a practical sense, a finite resource unless someone comes in who is 40' tall or however high the roof is. Square footage DOES get filled and it gets filled quicker when hambeasts come to concerts.
fat people take up square footage, reducing how much is available to you, and thus reduce your enjoyment of the show.
tall people take up vertical space, reducing your view of the stage, and thus reduce your enjoyment of the show.
if we start charging extra to one group, we need to start charging the other too.
while we're at it, let's charge all groups that might potentially limit our enjoyment of a show: sing-alongers, dancers, anyone with bad breath, people who make fashion decisions we disagree with, etc. etc. etc. surcharges for the lot of ya!
Farters.
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I think people who want to talk during sets should be kicked out of the venue.
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Height should be a factor too.
goth dudes tend to be the tallest for some reason?
Height is not, in a practical sense, a finite resource unless someone comes in who is 40' tall or however high the roof is. Square footage DOES get filled and it gets filled quicker when hambeasts come to concerts.
fat people take up square footage, reducing how much is available to you, and thus reduce your enjoyment of the show.
tall people take up vertical space, reducing your view of the stage, and thus reduce your enjoyment of the show.
if we start charging extra to one group, we need to start charging the other too.
while we're at it, let's charge all groups that might potentially limit our enjoyment of a show: sing-alongers, dancers, anyone with bad breath, people who make fashion decisions we disagree with, etc. etc. etc. surcharges for the lot of ya!
It seems there might just need to be a special section for medium-height skinny people. Rather than charge everybody else extra, we could charge just these privileged people who have managed their lives well, and don't mind floating some extra coin so they don't have to interact with the hoi polloi. Very important people, these would be. What could we call that section? Hmmmmm.
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I'm just glad someone used
hoi polloi
in a sentence today
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we should charge . . . to post on here. end, of, discussion.
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It seems there might just need to be a special section for medium-height skinny people. Rather than charge everybody else extra, we could charge just these privileged people who have managed their lives well, and don't mind floating some extra coin so they don't have to interact with the hoi polloi. Very important people, these would be. What could we call that section? Hmmmmm.
ok, i'll bite: it should be called Julian's America, obvs.
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I think people who want to talk during sets should be kicked out of the venue.
A freakin'men.
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Lovely show by the brilliant Neko Case last night. Or was it a brilliant show by the lovely Neko Case?
Audience looked like an AARP meeting, myself included. I saw a 50+ guy with a conservative business haircut and a nose ring (clip-on?)
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Neko Case is so boring....just like that Ritter guy....
they don't have good enough songs.. you want to like them but the songs just aren't there..
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Neko Case is so boring....just like that Ritter guy....
they don't have good enough songs.. you want to like them but the songs just aren't there..
Yes, I wholeheartedly agree.
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I love Neko Case. I saw her with Martha Wainwright at the club and it was one of my favorite shows.
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Neko Case is so boring....just like that Ritter guy....
they don't have good enough songs.. you want to like them but the songs just aren't there..
Peep hutch ruffling feathers early in the AM. Admittedly, I've never listened to a note of Neko Case but Josh Ritter is probably the best song writer in that genre. You do realize he has probably over 100 songs, i'm assuming you've listened to his most popular on Spotify or Pandora or something?
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Neko Case is so boring....just like that Ritter guy....
they don't have good enough songs.. you want to like them but the songs just aren't there..
Peep hutch ruffling feathers early in the AM. Admittedly, I've never listened to a note of Neko Case but Josh Ritter is probably the best song writer in that genre. You do realize he has probably over 100 songs, i'm assuming you've listened to his most popular on Spotify or Pandora or something?
huh? I actually have his, you know, CDs.....and saw him at the 930 Club.. he's BO-RING... just like Neko who I also have all her CDs and saw at the 930 Club..
they suck...
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Neko Case is so boring....just like that Ritter guy....
they don't have good enough songs.. you want to like them but the songs just aren't there..
Peep hutch ruffling feathers early in the AM. Admittedly, I've never listened to a note of Neko Case but Josh Ritter is probably the best song writer in that genre. You do realize he has probably over 100 songs, i'm assuming you've listened to his most popular on Spotify or Pandora or something?
huh? I actually have his, you know, CDs.....and saw him at the 930 Club.. he's BO-RING... just like Neko who I also have all her CDs and saw at the 930 Club..
they suck...
I've never heard either of them, but I'd be happy to take the CDs off your hands.
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Neko Case is so boring....just like that Ritter guy....
they don't have good enough songs.. you want to like them but the songs just aren't there..
Peep hutch ruffling feathers early in the AM. Admittedly, I've never listened to a note of Neko Case but Josh Ritter is probably the best song writer in that genre. You do realize he has probably over 100 songs, i'm assuming you've listened to his most popular on Spotify or Pandora or something?
huh? I actually have his, you know, CDs.....and saw him at the 930 Club.. he's BO-RING... just like Neko who I also have all her CDs and saw at the 930 Club..
they suck...
Well, at least you're nice enough to support artists you don't like. Good use of time and $$$ ! Get back to weed wackin'!
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Neko Case is so boring....just like that Ritter guy....
they don't have good enough songs.. you want to like them but the songs just aren't there..
Peep hutch ruffling feathers early in the AM. Admittedly, I've never listened to a note of Neko Case but Josh Ritter is probably the best song writer in that genre. You do realize he has probably over 100 songs, i'm assuming you've listened to his most popular on Spotify or Pandora or something?
huh? I actually have his, you know, CDs.....and saw him at the 930 Club.. he's BO-RING... just like Neko who I also have all her CDs and saw at the 930 Club..
they suck...
I've never heard either of them, but I'd be happy to take the CDs off your hands.
I'd be happy to fuck you up the ass.
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Neko Case is so boring....just like that Ritter guy....
they don't have good enough songs.. you want to like them but the songs just aren't there..
Peep hutch ruffling feathers early in the AM. Admittedly, I've never listened to a note of Neko Case but Josh Ritter is probably the best song writer in that genre. You do realize he has probably over 100 songs, i'm assuming you've listened to his most popular on Spotify or Pandora or something?
huh? I actually have his, you know, CDs.....and saw him at the 930 Club.. he's BO-RING... just like Neko who I also have all her CDs and saw at the 930 Club..
they suck...
Well, at least you're nice enough to support artists you don't like. Good use of time and $$$ ! Get back to weed wackin'!
per sidehatch buying used CDs is not supporting artists...
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Neko Case and Josh Ritter live are boring just like laying on the beach in the Caribbean is boring.
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Neko Case is so boring....just like that Ritter guy....
they don't have good enough songs.. you want to like them but the songs just aren't there..
Peep hutch ruffling feathers early in the AM. Admittedly, I've never listened to a note of Neko Case but Josh Ritter is probably the best song writer in that genre. You do realize he has probably over 100 songs, i'm assuming you've listened to his most popular on Spotify or Pandora or something?
huh? I actually have his, you know, CDs.....and saw him at the 930 Club.. he's BO-RING... just like Neko who I also have all her CDs and saw at the 930 Club..
they suck...
Well, at least you're nice enough to support artists you don't like. Good use of time and $$$ ! Get back to weed wackin'!
per sidehatch buying used CDs is not supporting artists...
Also, buying used CDs is not supporting millionaires...I don't think anybody should steal from anybody. I'm sure Josh Ritter would prefer I listen to his music for free once, in exchange for the chance I'll float him another million dollars later on.
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I've never understood why poor people defend rich people. Its what leads so many to vote against their own economic self interest.
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Neko Case and Josh Ritter live are boring just like laying on the beach in the Caribbean is boring.
that's quite poetic. nice analogy.
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Neko Case and Josh Ritter live are boring just like laying on the beach in the Caribbean is boring.
that's quite poetic. nice analogy.
I agree... may have to even steal that as my own.
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they do put you to sleep...
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they do put you to sleep...
If you found their cds so boring, why did you pay to see them live?
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they do put you to sleep...
If you found their cds so boring, why did you pay to see them live?
yawn..maybe i heard they were the best songwriters in America at their genre and thought I'd give them a chance...
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I've never understood why poor people defend rich people. Its what leads so many to vote against their own economic self interest.
Again, that's not an apt analogy. Buying a CD vs Stealing it is not the same as "voting." Everyone gets a say in taxes, for example. People should weigh their own self-interests vs the greater good and vote accordingly, I agree.
Deciding you don't like a business' model and don't care about someone else's intellectual property rights and therefore you are going to steal something is not the same thing. It's not close. The artist "gets a say" because they created it. The label "gets a say" because they put up all the money to record it (in most cases.) The consumer "gets a say" only in the very limited sense of they can purchase it or not. The mental gymnastics people pull off about "the CD model is outdated, therefore I should be able to download it for free" or "I'm sure Ritter would prefer I listen to it for free but attend his concert" (sidenote: I love how many people are mindreaders and know what artists want) is staggering.
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I've never understood why poor people defend rich people. Its what leads so many to vote against their own economic self interest.
Again, that's not an apt analogy. Buying a CD vs Stealing it is not the same as "voting." Everyone gets a say in taxes, for example. People should weigh their own self-interests vs the greater good and vote accordingly, I agree.
Deciding you don't like a business' model and don't care about someone else's intellectual property rights and therefore you are going to steal something is not the same thing. It's not close. The artist "gets a say" because they created it. The label "gets a say" because they put up all the money to record it (in most cases.) The consumer "gets a say" only in the very limited sense of they can purchase it or not. The mental gymnastics people pull off about "the CD model is outdated, therefore I should be able to download it for free" or "I'm sure Ritter would prefer I listen to it for free but attend his concert" (sidenote: I love how many people are mindreaders and know what artists want) is staggering.
damn.. yes and yes.. i'm agreeing so much with julian i'm scared..time to go back to weedwackin'
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The most rabid defenders of intellectual property rights actually don't own any intellectual property.
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they do put you to sleep...
If you found their cds so boring, why did you pay to see them live?
yawn..maybe i heard they were the best songwriters in America at their genre and thought I'd give them a chance...
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The most rabid defenders of intellectual property rights actually don't own any intellectual property.
Do you actually think that if a business' model is inefficient people should be able to steal from them? "Oh, well, Walmart isn't monetizing Milano cookies to the maximum effect, let's smash in this plate glass window and ransack the place!" Are you actually proposing we just throw intellectual property out the window? I'm sure having no way to monetize software, books, music, movies, etc is going to be super great for us as a society.
It's easy to respond to just respond to things with one-sentence trite, ad homonym, non-sequitur but it doesn't hold up to ten seconds of analysis.
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Oh no, it wasn't a compendium of thoughts about intellectual property. My point was that from an economic perspective, your moral high ground doesn't serve your individual interests.
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your moral high ground doesn't serve your individual interests.
The same is true if you could have $10 but 3 million Cambodian children die as a result and you pass on the $10.
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Correct.
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Correct.
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man step away for some meetings and PSB turns into some serious back and forth
although signifying nothing
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Oh no, it wasn't a compendium of thoughts about intellectual property. My point was that from an economic perspective, your moral high ground doesn't serve your individual interests.
preposterous... you cannot abrogate for yourself the determination of my individual interest...
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some serious back and forth although signifying nothing
TIL, serious back and forth = sound and fury.
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some serious back and forth although signifying nothing
TIL, serious back and forth = sound and fury.
the bard, not a resident of Yoknapatawpha County
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I love Neko Case. I saw her with Martha Wainwright at the club and it was one of my favorite shows.
you saw Martha live . . . so jelly right now.
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I went to Moz at echo stage last night and had a surprisingly good time. I ended up getting my tickets for a little less than $25 each on the secondary market. Echostage was horrible to get to from the city without a car. We were going to take the D2 but it never showed up and we got nervous so we ended up taking the metro to NOMA and then the shuttle (which was basically a school bus). As a result we didn't get to go to Panda Gourmet. We got to NOMA about 7:00 and were in front of echostage about 7:40 with a line wrapping all the way around the block. It moved ok and were in just after 8:00. I ended up about 1/3 of the way up front on the floor. Site was actually decent for a venue that big and there was decent room to move around. Sound was a little echoie but not bad. Moz was everything I expected, and a little bit more. There was a moment where he caught a flower mid flight without breaking his note that was hilarious. Really gruesome screen graphics during meat is murder as well. I didn't have any problems with the place being too warm, in fact I was under a vent and freezing until I was able to move up a bit. I was fortunately to be able to snag a ride to the metro on the way out though and not have to deal with that shuttle business. Echo stage is a major commitment for people like me who don't drive.
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Glad it was fun! Should have warned you about meat is murder.
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I love Neko Case. I saw her with Martha Wainwright at the club and it was one of my favorite shows.
you saw Martha live . . . so jelly right now.
She was also very nice. Got to talk with her for a bit afterwards.
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Glad it was fun! Should have warned you about meat is murder.
I knew it was coming. I was actually surprised by tame it was for the first 2 minutes, but then it just got gruesome. There is a reason that states are trying to make it illegal to take pictures of CAFO's, it's really disturbing what we do and it's not a bad thing to see, even if it is uncomfortable.
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I went to Moz at echo stage last night and had a surprisingly good time. I ended up getting my tickets for a little less than $25 each on the secondary market. Echostage was horrible to get to from the city without a car. We were going to take the D2 but it never showed up and we got nervous so we ended up taking the metro to NOMA and then the shuttle (which was basically a school bus). As a result we didn't get to go to Panda Gourmet. We got to NOMA about 7:00 and were in front of echostage about 7:40 with a line wrapping all the way around the block. It moved ok and were in just after 8:00. I ended up about 1/3 of the way up front on the floor. Site was actually decent for a venue that big and there was decent room to move around. Sound was a little echoie but not bad. Moz was everything I expected, and a little bit more. There was a moment where he caught a flower mid flight without breaking his note that was hilarious. Really gruesome screen graphics during meat is murder as well. I didn't have any problems with the place being too warm, in fact I was under a vent and freezing until I was able to move up a bit. I was fortunately to be able to snag a ride to the metro on the way out though and not have to deal with that shuttle business. Echo stage is a major commitment for people like me who don't drive.
You should've splurged for that $7 Uber ride and split it between your friends.
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I went to Moz at echo stage last night and had a surprisingly good time. I ended up getting my tickets for a little less than $25 each on the secondary market. Echostage was horrible to get to from the city without a car. We were going to take the D2 but it never showed up and we got nervous so we ended up taking the metro to NOMA and then the shuttle (which was basically a school bus). As a result we didn't get to go to Panda Gourmet. We got to NOMA about 7:00 and were in front of echostage about 7:40 with a line wrapping all the way around the block. It moved ok and were in just after 8:00. I ended up about 1/3 of the way up front on the floor. Site was actually decent for a venue that big and there was decent room to move around. Sound was a little echoie but not bad. Moz was everything I expected, and a little bit more. There was a moment where he caught a flower mid flight without breaking his note that was hilarious. Really gruesome screen graphics during meat is murder as well. I didn't have any problems with the place being too warm, in fact I was under a vent and freezing until I was able to move up a bit. I was fortunately to be able to snag a ride to the metro on the way out though and not have to deal with that shuttle business. Echo stage is a major commitment for people like me who don't drive.
You should've splurged for that $7 Uber ride and split it between your friends.
I doubt it's a $7 ride, but you are right it probably wouldn't have been too much more expensive then the cost of the metro for the three of us. My friends who gave me a ride out paid $20 for parking, which seemed ridiculous to me as well.
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18 songs? How long was the show? an hour?
http://bandwidth.wamu.org/photos-review-morrissey-dc-echostage/
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I went to Moz at echo stage last night and had a surprisingly good time. I ended up getting my tickets for a little less than $25 each on the secondary market. Echostage was horrible to get to from the city without a car. We were going to take the D2 but it never showed up and we got nervous so we ended up taking the metro to NOMA and then the shuttle (which was basically a school bus). As a result we didn't get to go to Panda Gourmet. We got to NOMA about 7:00 and were in front of echostage about 7:40 with a line wrapping all the way around the block. It moved ok and were in just after 8:00. I ended up about 1/3 of the way up front on the floor. Site was actually decent for a venue that big and there was decent room to move around. Sound was a little echoie but not bad. Moz was everything I expected, and a little bit more. There was a moment where he caught a flower mid flight without breaking his note that was hilarious. Really gruesome screen graphics during meat is murder as well. I didn't have any problems with the place being too warm, in fact I was under a vent and freezing until I was able to move up a bit. I was fortunately to be able to snag a ride to the metro on the way out though and not have to deal with that shuttle business. Echo stage is a major commitment for people like me who don't drive.
You should've splurged for that $7 Uber ride and split it between your friends.
I doubt it's a $7 ride, but you are right it probably wouldn't have been too much more expensive then the cost of the metro for the three of us. My friends who gave me a ride out paid $20 for parking, which seemed ridiculous to me as well.
can't believe we are still talking about parking at the echo stage!
I just drove over that hillbridge past the ES and there was parking all over the place
I was shocked it was $30 to park across the street
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18 songs? How long was the show? an hour?
http://bandwidth.wamu.org/photos-review-morrissey-dc-echostage/
Show was supposed to start at 8:00 but didn't start until 8:30. It was done a couple minutes after 10:00.
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I went to Moz at echo stage last night and had a surprisingly good time. I ended up getting my tickets for a little less than $25 each on the secondary market. Echostage was horrible to get to from the city without a car. We were going to take the D2 but it never showed up and we got nervous so we ended up taking the metro to NOMA and then the shuttle (which was basically a school bus). As a result we didn't get to go to Panda Gourmet. We got to NOMA about 7:00 and were in front of echostage about 7:40 with a line wrapping all the way around the block. It moved ok and were in just after 8:00. I ended up about 1/3 of the way up front on the floor. Site was actually decent for a venue that big and there was decent room to move around. Sound was a little echoie but not bad. Moz was everything I expected, and a little bit more. There was a moment where he caught a flower mid flight without breaking his note that was hilarious. Really gruesome screen graphics during meat is murder as well. I didn't have any problems with the place being too warm, in fact I was under a vent and freezing until I was able to move up a bit. I was fortunately to be able to snag a ride to the metro on the way out though and not have to deal with that shuttle business. Echo stage is a major commitment for people like me who don't drive.
You should've splurged for that $7 Uber ride and split it between your friends.
I doubt it's a $7 ride, but you are right it probably wouldn't have been too much more expensive then the cost of the metro for the three of us. My friends who gave me a ride out paid $20 for parking, which seemed ridiculous to me as well.
can't believe we are still talking about parking at the echo stage!
I just drove over that hillbridge past the ES and there was parking all over the place
I was shocked it was $30 to park across the street
I took the shuttle; next time I'm going to walk from Rhode Island Ave.
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What's a hillbridge? And what ES?
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What's a hillbridge? And what ES?
ok that's an odd one: hillbridge = if you keep going past echostage about two blocks there is a bridge that goes over train tracks...its pretty steep and looks like a hill
ES=EchoStage...that one seemed pretty clear
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Ah. I parked in the 1818 lot and didn't venture over the hillbridge. And when I read 'ES' I saw 'elementary school.'
Great to hear Suedehead and What She Said. I wasn't overwhelmed by the setlist or the venue. Bathroom attendants scare me, so I'm not sure how long that men's room actually is. And a kid walked up to the bar and asked for a beer list.
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at the Replacements the parking lot in front of Echostage asked me for $40 to park
FORTY!
poor guy...i let him have it...:)
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at the Replacements the parking lot in front of Echostage asked me for $40 to park
FORTY!
poor guy...i let him have it...:)
man where is a kid with a cell phone camera when you need it
I would have paid to see that
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Went to see Rush last night in Newark. Overall thoughts:
1) Really great show, but not stellar. When the band came together, they were outstanding. But that only made the moments that felt a little weaker kind of disappointing. For as great as "Tom Sawyer" is, I'm not sure a recent live version has ever matched the velocity and intricacy of the recording. But then "Camera Eye" sounded as good as the original. The encore in particular was only great when Peart went for it on "Working Man". "Anthem" was abbreviated and felt too truncated. "What You're Doing" never really came together either, which was disappointing. That being said, the highlight of the evening for me was "Xanadu" which was flawless. It's just a stunning piece of music. "Losing It" was gorgeous, and "Jacob's Ladder" is also a gem. "Subdivisions" sounded incredible too. The sound in the Prudential Center was fairly decent. I had never seen a show there before.
2) The band definitely had a few moments where they seemed/felt tired and over it. I realize it's hard to muster constant enthusiasm during a 3-hour show, and there are a ton of moving parts to a Rush show. Lifeson in particular seemed to be going through the motions the most, but his playing was technically great. I think it must be a ton of pressure to make sure you nail every single note, solo, drum fill, etc. for the legion of air drummers/guitarists. Geddy Lee did a fine job, Peart was still pretty much the anchor though. He would throw up sticks and catch them and do twirls. On occasion he'd crack a half smile.
3) My few minor disappointments aside, I actually loved the overall theme and the idea of doing a setlist in reverse chronological. I don't think I've ever seen a band do that before, and it pretty much worked. I think the fans enjoyed it, but there was sort of a sad and depressing vibe when it was over. 40 years of history, hard work, incredible output and by the end it's like "well...bye". I am sure that in a perfect world they'd keep going, but I get a feeling this was it for them. After all those years of performing and touring, they're ready to pack it up and that was definitely the theme. They had guys in red jump suits that would come on stage to keep packing things up and moving items around throughout the show.
4) I saw one of my better "wow, did I really just see that?" moments. The guy right in front of me was absolutely hammered. Well into his 50's and clearly trying to re-live his youth with his 2 buds. About 4 songs in his wobbly dancing became increasingly erratic and then he just plopped down. He didn't move for the remaining 2+ hours. During the intermission he muttered something about not feeling well and the reactions of his friends was pretty much "ah, that's a drag". Then they went back to partying. They made sure he was breathing but that was about it. He was absolutely wrecked. Good times.
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I went to Torres last night at DC9 and quite enjoyed her set. DC9 is still a really weird space, but I was right in front so it didn't really matter and the sound was fine for drone folk. They actually had a projector screen on the side of the stage, which I'd never seen, and I think a new sound system as well (though I've only been there a couple of times). Guitar went out on Strange Hello's and Torres was a bit confused about what to do... but ended up just dropping the guitar (there was a second guitarist in stage), and belting out the lyrics. She made a half hearted attempt to smash, but it's good that she didn't actually smash it because it was just a cord and she needed it for the rest of the show.
Torres has a very charismatic intensity and I really love her newest album. One of my favorite shows of the year by far, but I really like the drone folk thing.
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i used parking panda and paid $12 for parking near echo stage.....interestingly, that specific parking option didn't show up if i selected what event i was attending on parking panda...if i said i just wanted parking without selecting an event, the $12 parking lot showed up. it was on NY ave, just pass the mcdonalds
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Madams Organ owner Bill Duggan admits the drummer did crack open the window slightly. Why?
?He opened the window to let [a] fart out,? says Duggan. ?He cracked it open for five minutes, then the inspector showed up.?
http://www.borderstan.com/2015/06/18/madams-organ-fined-500-for-open-windows/
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Caught the Torres Tiny Desk earlier today. Not too familiar with her material but it was really enjoyable. And yeah, great voice and her back-up singer harmonizes well.
Drone folk is an interesting description. When I hear "drone folk," I think of stuff like this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjvnyRrOghc) or this. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ4KKdSwcPE)
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I'm excited to hear that there will be a Torres Tiny Desk Show and I'm looking forward to seeing it.
Classification is hard and when I used drone folk I was throwing together two descriptors rather than a real genre. I think of EMA/Gowns and stuff like that similarly.
Caught the Torres Tiny Desk earlier today. Not too familiar with her material but it was really enjoyable. And yeah, great voice and her back-up singer harmonizes well.
Drone folk is an interesting description. When I hear "drone folk," I think of stuff like this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjvnyRrOghc) or this. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ4KKdSwcPE)
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Torres is indie rock.
Caught the Torres Tiny Desk earlier today. Not too familiar with her material but it was really enjoyable. And yeah, great voice and her back-up singer harmonizes well.
Drone folk is an interesting description. When I hear "drone folk," I think of stuff like this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjvnyRrOghc) or this. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ4KKdSwcPE)
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Torres is indie rock.
Caught the Torres Tiny Desk earlier today. Not too familiar with her material but it was really enjoyable. And yeah, great voice and her back-up singer harmonizes well.
Drone folk is an interesting description. When I hear "drone folk," I think of stuff like this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjvnyRrOghc) or this. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ4KKdSwcPE)
Sure, but everything is indie rock. Death Cab, Neutral Milk Hotel, to Beach House. Really all that indie rock means is that pitchfork is interested. It doesn't really describe anything.
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agreed, so we add the subgenre. Beach House is dream pop. Death Cab indie pop. Not so sure about Torres yet, haven't heard much but I don't hear any folk.
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dream, pop . . . that's a good one, as in, they are dreaming they still have a career?
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dream, pop . . . that's a good one, as in, they are dreaming they still have a career?
(http://i.giphy.com/iqfYgtx8oWw4o.gif)
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dream, pop . . . that's a good one, as in, they are dreaming they still have a career?
(http://i.giphy.com/iqfYgtx8oWw4o.gif)
gif review: that's a good one
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it was not meant to be funny. their last album was, not as good as their album before, their last one, and now they have waited too long to release another album, and people, move on so quickly, looking for that next, cool idea to cling to. such a concept, ruined, faith no more, and it will ruin, vampire weekend.
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Faith No More are far from ruined.
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neighbor into 80's metal asked if I wanted to go to def leppard/styx/tesla at the lube last night.
no plans, so why not?
parked his SUV on the side of wellington rd.
no tickets, but this guy is amazing talking to folks going in - $125 pit for $5.
folks love them some tesla.
ran into a colleague with an extra VIP ticket so enjoyed styx in a box and took full advantage of the 'benefits'.
back in the pit for the remainder.
out of there as soon as we started the engine and home by 11:15.
not really my thing, but all bands rocked hard, were super-tight and put on a show.
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I actually also saw Tesla once around a decade ago and it was a surprisingly fun show for only knowing two songs going in.
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sooooooooooo... who saw the foos/buddy/gary/heart/joan/shorty/etc.?
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sooooooooooo... who saw the foos/buddy/gary/heart/joan/shorty/etc.?
I was wondering if everyone here was too cool for such an event. We had a great time under less than ideal conditions.
The sound was atrocious from where we were standing on the field (echo from the back PA bouncing back at you), the field was in terrible (and smelly) condition after the rain, and the lines for food were crazy long. Luckily I never had to wait for a $10 beer. Still, props to Seth and co for making it happen.
Joan Jett, LL Cool J, and Trouble Funk were excellent. Glad to see Dave get back and still be able to deliver. I still think it will be hard to endure an entire tour after an injury like that.
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Did love his GOT set up though
(http://www.glidemagazine.com/glide/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/grohl-578x289.jpg)
(I didn't go as I'm too cool :) )
(http://www.kerrang.com/wp-content/uploads/Dave_Grohl_Foo_Fighters_thrown-555x290.jpg?ff9bc4)
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I was too cool and I went. Sound was a little bit off for some of the performers like Heart and Joan Jett. Maybe it was me but I was right in front on the left side and was having a hard time hearing the vocals for some of the performers. Buddy Guy was awesome! Whoever that kid he brought was great as well. Foo Fighters put on a great show considering Dave was sitting down. Quite different with him not running back and forth. Check out my youtube.
;D
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a bunch of foo vids here: http://www.nme.com/news/foo-fighters/86687
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How did the show make up the 80-min break?? It didn't feel like sets were shorter. I didn't check clock once Gary Clark Jr was on until Foos started. And that seemed to be only like 20mins late, which coulda happened in any situation not only a huge rain delay.
I was amazed, too, at the quick turntable action from one artist to the next. There was barely time to have any quick conversation with a friend, let alone go grab a beer, before the next band started.
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I was amazed, too, at the quick turntable action from one artist to the next. There was barely time to have any quick conversation with a friend, let alone go grab a beer, before the next band started.
That's great IMO, biggest gripe with festivals. 30 mins between acts and they only play for 30
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I was amazed, too, at the quick turntable action from one artist to the next. There was barely time to have any quick conversation with a friend, let alone go grab a beer, before the next band started.
Yeah, I forgot to mention that. Best turnaround (literally) I've seen at festival-type of event.
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The Foo's could have shortened that video they were playing before their set and given the other bands more time. Other than that..
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The Foo's could have shortened that video they were playing before their set and given the other bands more time. Other than that..
it was the 20th anniversary show of the Foo's not a festival
So mekmad...what show did you use your 'free tix' for?
inquiring minds want to know
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It was a long ass video, probably at least 30 minutes. Replaying a good chunk of that HBO show.
Haven't redeemed my free show yet, I think I have until October.
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Foo Fighters were great. I hope they do make this into an annual shindig as Dave mentioned multiple times. Hopefully the stadium can have some better ATM machines next year. Otherwise, everything was pretty spiffy.
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I was amazed, too, at the quick turntable action from one artist to the next. There was barely time to have any quick conversation with a friend, let alone go grab a beer, before the next band started.
Yeah, I forgot to mention that. Best turnaround (literally) I've seen at festival-type of event.
awesome to hear that they've figured this out. the amount of time it takes to switch acts is ridiculous 99% of the time. i get it that there are a lot of moving pieces, and you can't afford any mistakes, etc etc etc... but i see so many inefficiencies.
put the gear on a rolling riser - set up in advance offstage, wheel on to stage when needed, plug in, then wheel away after the set, and tear down offstage while the next act starts their set on their equipment that was wheeled on from the opposite side.
i wonder if the rain delay lit a fire under their asses and forced them to be efficient.
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I think they had a revolving stage, like a lazy susan. The next band would setup on the other side and they'd rotate the stage. I could be wrong, kinda was half paying attention to that part.
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that's a pretty good solution too, if you have the space.
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mudhoney last night at black cat..show started way too early..other than that great time... even go to talk to arm for a while and get him to sign my green river lp...
the last mudhoney album, vanishing point, is great stuff....
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mudhoney last night at black cat..show started way too early..other than that great time... even go to talk to arm for a while and get him to sign my green river lp...
the last mudhoney album, vanishing point, is great stuff....
Do you bring albums with you to the show?
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I only thought, 15 years old girls did that, in the eighties.
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last night at black cat..
nice see his hutchness, with a post show report no less
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I only thought, 15 years old girls did that, in the eighties.
i've only had one unpleasant experience doing that and it was in the 80's - i'm talking to you, chuck mangione.
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mudhoney last night at black cat..show started way too early..other than that great time... even go to talk to arm for a while and get him to sign my green river lp...
the last mudhoney album, vanishing point, is great stuff....
Do you bring albums with you to the show?
sometimes..if i really like the act and want to get something signed...yes...
not always though...i mean if you are seeing the foo fighters at verizon you know it ain't gonna happen...
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So where are the Taylor Swift reviews? I saw the gaggle of Pre-teens waiting to get on metro last night and figured one would be forthcoming...
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So where are the Taylor Swift reviews? I saw the gaggle of Pre-teens waiting to get on metro last night and figured one would be forthcoming...
She plays virtually no old songs. It's 1989 in its entirety with Love Song, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, and I Knew You Were Trouble mixed in. NOTHING off the first or third LPs and only one off the 2nd (which is arguably her most popular).
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so, who's ready to pointlessly hate on dave grohl, again?
Dave Grohl Gave A Fan The Best Birthday Ever By Inviting Him Onstage To Play Drums
http://uproxx.com/music/2015/07/dave-grohl-fan-drums/
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Smackie will be very disappointed in that review... And no mention of the special guest?
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Smackie will be very disappointed in that review... And no mention of the special guest?
For the record, I went to the Raleigh show last month, not the Nats Park show(s). I do surmise from my facebook feed that Lorde guest-appeared last night.
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So where are the Taylor Swift reviews? I saw the gaggle of Pre-teens waiting to get on metro last night and figured one would be forthcoming...
She plays virtually no old songs. It's 1989 in its entirety with Love Song, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, and I Knew You Were Trouble mixed in. NOTHING off the first or third LPs and only one off the 2nd (which is arguably her most popular).
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/the-precocious-country-teen-singer-is-gone-grown-up-taylor-swift-rules-pop/2015/07/13/6a28711a-29a4-11e5-a250-42bd812efc09_story.html?tid=sm_tw
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from the VIP boxes at Nats Stadium, Taylor put on one of the best shows of the summer.
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mudhoney last night at black cat..show started way too early..other than that great time... even go to talk to arm for a while and get him to sign my green river lp...
the last mudhoney album, vanishing point, is great stuff....
did you catch kid congo?
i always just manage to miss him and regret it.
spotted him in the lobby at the nick cave show at d.a.r. last summer and understand he sometimes works at som records.
i'm sure he would sign something.
http://www.thevinyldistrict.com/dc/2015/07/tvd-live-mudhoney-and-kid-congo-and-the-pink-monkey-birds-at-the-black-cat-77/#more-268261 (http://www.thevinyldistrict.com/dc/2015/07/tvd-live-mudhoney-and-kid-congo-and-the-pink-monkey-birds-at-the-black-cat-77/#more-268261)
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So where are the Taylor Swift reviews? I saw the gaggle of Pre-teens waiting to get on metro last night and figured one would be forthcoming...
She plays virtually no old songs. It's 1989 in its entirety with Love Song, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, and I Knew You Were Trouble mixed in. NOTHING off the first or third LPs and only one off the 2nd (which is arguably her most popular).
Plays? I didn't think she did anything other than sing songs written for her by professional song writers. What instrument does she play?
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mudhoney last night at black cat..show started way too early..other than that great time... even go to talk to arm for a while and get him to sign my green river lp...
the last mudhoney album, vanishing point, is great stuff....
did you catch kid congo?
i always just manage to miss him and regret it.
spotted him in the lobby at the nick cave show at d.a.r. last summer and understand he sometimes works at som records.
i'm sure he would sign something.
http://www.thevinyldistrict.com/dc/2015/07/tvd-live-mudhoney-and-kid-congo-and-the-pink-monkey-birds-at-the-black-cat-77/#more-268261 (http://www.thevinyldistrict.com/dc/2015/07/tvd-live-mudhoney-and-kid-congo-and-the-pink-monkey-birds-at-the-black-cat-77/#more-268261)
He lived in DC for the past 6 or 7 years maybe? A while. But he just moved to Providence RI. Super nice guy.
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Plays? I didn't think she did anything other than sing songs written for her by professional song writers. What instrument does she play?
For someone who could not identify Taylor Swift in a photo of two people just a few short months ago, you sure seem to have formulated a lot of thoughts about her.
She plays guitar and has either sole or co-songwriter credentials on her entire catalog. She defaulted on her first record deal because they would not let her write her own songs.
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I'm not much into the whole pop music thing, but Swift strikes me as being someone with more talent than most. She doesn't seem to be anyone's puppet, though I'm sure she's got top notch management helping her. She deserves the success. It's not really my thing, but she's one of the few I'd say has some potential for longevity.
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So where are the Taylor Swift reviews? I saw the gaggle of Pre-teens waiting to get on metro last night and figured one would be forthcoming...
She plays virtually no old songs. It's 1989 in its entirety with Love Song, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, and I Knew You Were Trouble mixed in. NOTHING off the first or third LPs and only one off the 2nd (which is arguably her most popular).
Plays? I didn't think she did anything other than sing songs written for her by professional song writers. What instrument does she play?
well, you are wrong...Ms Swift actually has written (or co-written) all of her songs
I'm fairly sure she plays guitar and piano too
Taylor Swift Won?t Record Songs Written by Other People (http://blog.gactv.com/blog/2014/12/09/taylor-swift-wont-record-songs-written-by-other-people/)
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Plays? I didn't think she did anything other than sing songs written for her by professional song writers. What instrument does she play?
For someone who could not identify Taylor Swift in a photo of two people just a few short months ago, you sure seem to have formulated a lot of thoughts about her.
She plays guitar and has either sole or co-songwriter credentials on her entire catalog. She defaulted on her first record deal because they would not let her write her own songs.
Just because I do not know her by picture does not mean I had not heard about her. BTW I still would not be able to IF her by picture. Her brand of empty pop fluff is not my type of (for the lack of better term) music.
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So where are the Taylor Swift reviews? I saw the gaggle of Pre-teens waiting to get on metro last night and figured one would be forthcoming...
She plays virtually no old songs. It's 1989 in its entirety with Love Song, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, and I Knew You Were Trouble mixed in. NOTHING off the first or third LPs and only one off the 2nd (which is arguably her most popular).
Plays? I didn't think she did anything other than sing songs written for her by professional song writers. What instrument does she play?
well, you are wrong...Ms Swift actually has written (or co-written) all of her songs
I'm fairly sure she plays guitar and piano too
Taylor Swift Won?t Record Songs Written by Other People (http://blog.gactv.com/blog/2014/12/09/taylor-swift-wont-record-songs-written-by-other-people/)
I would debate that much of (if not most) most cowriter credentials these days are merely 'paid for'. If she is singing co-written music then she IS singing other people's music.
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Regardless of her songwriting credentials, I think what the world really wants to know is if she's a milkshitter or not.
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Regardless of her songwriting credentials, I think what the world really wants to know is if she's a milkshitter or not.
You'd think she'd be able to keep a man for more than 5 minutes if she was a milkshitter!
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kinda thought this was more taylor's thing anyway (http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--2JTQ2PYF--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_320/tm6gbph81q2wwmmrsex9.jpg)
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Great Dinosaur Jr show. So very very loud.
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Maybe before booking these living room shows, they should have checked to make sure houses had air conditioning, or at least windows that opened. So hot and stuffy in a musty basement for Mike Doughty last night. But, the music was great and we all made the best of it with our paper plate fans.
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great show but I wish they'd change their setlists a bit...it's getting old doing a Best Of set.
Great Dinosaur Jr show. So very very loud.
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great show but I wish they'd change their setlists a bit...it's getting old doing a Best Of set.
Great Dinosaur Jr show. So very very loud.
What would you prefer to hear?
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DEEP CUTZ DAWG
(i was happy with the setlist, but it was my first time seeing them)
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DEEP CUTZ DAWG
(i was happy with the setlist, but it was my first time seeing them)
It's funny, "Feel the Pain" is one of those songs I'm happy to hear them play every single time. It's just a great song. I think they mixed it up a bit. "No Bones" doesn't get played every night, neither does "Forget the Swan". I haven't heard "Tarpit" in a long time. I wouldn't mind hearing "the Wagon". Or a couple other tunes from "Green Mind".
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Not deep cuts but would have been nice to do some of the other songs from the last 2 albums. It's always Watch the Corners and Pieces. So MANY other great songs on both albums. I guess the bottom line is that I shouldn't see them each tour.
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I refuse to see them anymore, because j is stuck on a single line of what he will play live. j and the fog was the single greatest dinosaur related tour, of all time.
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Drawerings is my dream Dino Jr. deep cut they pull out once in a blue moon but never when I'm there.
Agree that first J and The Fog album was incredible but I understand why they don't play that out of respect for Lou and Murph. When J does solo shows, they play a ton of those songs tho. Ammaring and Same Day hold up against anything in the Dino Jr catalog.
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The songs I'd love to hear are "On the Way" and "Hide" but they have so many good tunes there's just no way they'll play everyone's favorite.
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play alone, or play nothing.
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play alone, or play nothing.
I, d,i,s,a,g,r,e,e,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Not deep cuts but would have been nice to do some of the other songs from the last 2 albums. It's always Watch the Corners and Pieces. So MANY other great songs on both albums. I guess the bottom line is that I shouldn't see them each tour.
On the Farm tour they played 6 songs off that LP. When they toured for I Bet on Sky, same thing...6 songs. And they typically only do about 13-14 songs. They already did a tour for Bug, maybe they'll do a "Hand It Over" tour or something. I really have no issues with the setlists for Dinosaur Jr. I think they do the best they can to appease fans. Unlike a band like Wire who rarely perform anything from their first 3 LPs, I think Dinosaur Jr is doing what they need to do to make a living. Given that they can keep alternating sold out headlining shows between the Black Cat and the 9:30, I think they're doing just fine. The merch was too expensive though.
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Maybe before booking these living room shows, they should have checked to make sure houses had air conditioning, or at least windows that opened. So hot and stuffy in a musty basement for Mike Doughty last night. But, the music was great and we all made the best of it with our paper plate fans.
I was really sad to miss this one. By the time I figured out who wanted to go the tickets were all gone (not shocking really). What did he play? Soul Coughing stuff?
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Maybe before booking these living room shows, they should have checked to make sure houses had air conditioning, or at least windows that opened. So hot and stuffy in a musty basement for Mike Doughty last night. But, the music was great and we all made the best of it with our paper plate fans.
I was really sad to miss this one. By the time I figured out who wanted to go the tickets were all gone (not shocking really). What did he play? Soul Coughing stuff?
He only played a few Soul Coughing songs. Janine, Circles, and maybe there was another one. Mostly his solo stuff, a bunch of which I hadn't heard, but sounded great. I bought a copy of the show. He does this Q&A, which I had forgotten about because I hadn't seen him in over 10 years, but the questions people asked were kind of stupid. I wanted to ask "Flight or invisibility" but didn't want to seem like the NPR nerd that I am. I wish I would have gone to the Baltimore show which seemed like it was a much more pleasant experience.
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Leon Bridges Tiny Desk Concert performance was great, hopefully it will tide me over until his DC and NYC shows in October.
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Maybe before booking these living room shows, they should have checked to make sure houses had air conditioning, or at least windows that opened. So hot and stuffy in a musty basement for Mike Doughty last night. But, the music was great and we all made the best of it with our paper plate fans.
I was really sad to miss this one. By the time I figured out who wanted to go the tickets were all gone (not shocking really). What did he play? Soul Coughing stuff?
He only played a few Soul Coughing songs. Janine, Circles, and maybe there was another one. Mostly his solo stuff, a bunch of which I hadn't heard, but sounded great. I bought a copy of the show. He does this Q&A, which I had forgotten about because I hadn't seen him in over 10 years, but the questions people asked were kind of stupid. I wanted to ask "Flight or invisibility" but didn't want to seem like the NPR nerd that I am. I wish I would have gone to the Baltimore show which seemed like it was a much more pleasant experience.
Thanks! The whole house party thing was a bit daunting to my friends. It was why I had trouble pulling together people to go. I didn't know about the Q&A thing either. I saw Nick Cave do a Q&A and it was stupid, so I can only imagine.
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So I see that the air guitar championship concerts at he Club are still going strong...$20 admission, really?
I propose a new contest/concert to be held at the Club. It would be a high-fiving concert. The two guys who towered over me (I'm average in height at best) despite being a row below me at Merriweather last night would definitely be in it. Their numerous high-fives really were the highlight of the MMJ set for me. It was like I was at the OSU-Michigan football game or something. Throw in their bouncing up and down for 2+ hours (warming up for a midnight basketball match?), and their double pumping number one signs (what amazing wingspan!), and these guys truly showed their talent last night. One time one of them even started saluting the band with the aid of his baseball hat. Extra points for effective use of prop! What was most amazing is that they displayed all of this manic energy AFTER sharing a joint.
Seth, please sign these guys and others like them up for a Club date. The usual dead concert time in late August seems perfect.
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It was like I was at the OSU-Michigan football game or something.
I can tell you from having attended many Michigan football games, you should have no shame yelling "DOWN IN FRONT" at them. No one else does.
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Hard to find any faults with that Dinosaur Jr. setlist. I've heard all those songs live before and was fine missing that show, though.
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Did anyone go to Interpol? How was attendance?
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hutch, did you go to the LAI acoustic set last night?
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hutch, did you go to the LAI acoustic set last night?
no way..i don't plan to see them again as DJ Afro has left the band...like more than a year ago..without him I don't get the concept... its all friendly and I guess he may occasionally play with them but...
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Welp, that Faith No More show was pretty awesome. Glad to hear so many "Angel Dust" songs! 90 minutes went by very fast.
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Thou only played four songs due to their showing up late and being up against a hard curfew but it was pummeling. Cayetana were great too even though the sound was fucked up during their set.
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that happens when you schedule an afternoon show in NYC the same day haha
Thou only played four songs due to their showing up late and being up against a hard curfew but it was pummeling. Cayetana were great too even though the sound was fucked up during their set.
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Yeah I heard about that. Not smart.
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Welp, that Faith No More show was pretty awesome. Glad to hear so many "Angel Dust" songs! 90 minutes went by very fast.
Sad I missed it. Glad it was fun. We came back from the beach last night and were too tired to go.
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The Faith no More/Refused show last night was excellent. I made a last minute decision to go, and was able to grab seventh row tickets for myself and Vas relatively cheap the day before. A few notes:
Excellent set lists. I do wish Refused would have played 366, and FNM would have played Digging the Grave and MotherFucker but that is just me wanting to hear some favorites (also it is weird that they did not play MFer, they were selling t shirts of it).
Speaking of T shirts... Kudos to both bands for selling theirs at $25. Tons of bands at their level would have charged around $35. I was able to pick up a cool one.
The Crowd was fine. They were definitely mostly there for FNM and not Refused, and you could tell. Nobody stood during the excellent, high energy Refused set and everyone stood for the excellent, high energy FNM set. People all seemed to have fun, and while people did snap photos and take videos, it seemed like it was minimal (I just read an article about picture taking at shows so that was on my mind). The place was not sold out, but definitely was well enough attended. I am glad it was at MPP and not a sold out Echostage (disclaimer, I have never been to ES and am basing that off of the experiences of people on here).
I looked for Bearman (I sold a ticket to him and watched that show together years ago so I knew what he looks like) and no dice. I looked for walkie and his shirt. No dice. Same for wml7 and a person wearing cotton.
Refused has one hell of a singer. He was all over the place, including going all the way through the floor section to the seats. His dance moves were sick. My only real complaint of the night was during their set. The person responsible for their sound needs to be FIRED. There was NO reason for them to have so much bass. The bass guitar and bass drum almost drowned out his impassioned vocal performance, and both of the guitars. I was worried Faith no More would suffer this same fate, but their bass level was ok.
And speaking of their set, wow. Mike Patton is one hell of a frontman. His vocals were great the whole show, and he was able to show off a few of his different styles. The music was not too shabby either. Keyboardist rocked. Guitarist rocked. Drummer rocked. Bass player rocked. The Stage setup was spectacular. The guys were in all white, as was the stage. The only other colors came from the flowers they had everywhere, the guitars and drums (the keyboard was white, I am not sure why the rest of the instruments weren't white), stage monitors, and a red handkerchief dangling from Mike's back pocket. The lights would switch from all white to pink and blue and red and a few other colors. It was a fun 85 minutes, and they set a nice pace with their new songs, old favorites, heavier songs, and the slow jams.
(also no problem getting in or out or parking or anything like that)
A +
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excellent, report of the faith no more show, there, right there, kill,sally! a, plus indeed. The show was an incredible evening of concert perfection, from easy getting in / getting out, to no lines for beer or food or pinballs or bathrooms, from standing around staring at so many different styles of people I have ever seen at a show for awhile, to having a general blast with friends I went with.
opening band, knew nothing about. they were good, but sounded similar toward their wrapping it up. great energy and good styled lead singer, but I felt I was apart of a hot topic living commercial. faith no more started the evening with the real thing! it was then that people should know it was going to be a killer time. and rv?! and songs from angel dust! no zombie,eaters, but it is ok. thank god, no easy like sunday morning. I can,t figure out if it,s because I am old, or that they are old, but the sound did not feel as powerful as when I grew up listening to faith no more. I remained in the pit, most of the time, watched the amusing moshing, had great views and perfect closeness for one of the best shows this year. me and my widespread shirt, were pleased.
oh . . . and fuck that seventy five dollar poster.
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They did play "Easy". Oh yeah, that poster was such a rip-off. All the other merch from both groups was very well priced. I picked up the FNM gimp tee. "RV" was unexpected to hear! I would have liked "Surprise! You're Dead" or pretty much any more songs from "Angel Dust" (I really love that album!) I already want to see Faith No More again ASAP.
I agree Refused's sound was not the best. I saw them at the Fillmore in 2012 and it was on point. Their enthusiasm and energy level was a bright spot at least.
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I can,t figure out if it,s because I am old, or that they are old, but the sound did not feel as powerful as when I grew up listening to faith no more.
oh . . . and fuck that seventy five dollar poster.
Agreed on both accounts. Fun show but neither band drew me in the way they used to. No regrets, though (no Chinese Arithmetic, either).
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thank god, no easy like sunday morning.
oh . . . and fuck that seventy five dollar poster.
How did you miss them playing Easy?
I collect posters and really dug the $75 one. There was no way that I was going to get one, but I still appreciate it for what it was. It was not just a poster; it was signed by all members of both bands.
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I,m still trying to figure that out. checked set list, and was like, huh, what, and huh again. maybe I was in the bathroom, maybe I was wondering around the lawn to see who was up there, maybe I hate the song so much, I blanked it from my memory. stupid, song.
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in case you did not go, or in case you did, and you must relive the moment . . . I found this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWXxFy5oadM
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I,m still trying to figure that out. checked set list, and was like, huh, what, and huh again. maybe I was in the bathroom, maybe I was wondering around the lawn to see who was up there, maybe I hate the song so much, I blanked it from my memory. stupid, song.
Maybe you weren't there and are pulling a James Ford? Or maybe you were taking a big steaming dump during that tune.
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uhh, people who claim to be at a show, and were not; the worst.
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uhh, people who claim to be at a show, and were not; the worst.
I don't know about that. I mean, child molesters and obese people exist.
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uhh, people who claim to be at a show, and were not; the worst.
Why would anyone do that? What is the James Ford story?
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What is the James Ford story?
IIRC, Broken Social Scene and Stars played a show together at Black Cat circa 2003. James attends and in the thread about the show said he left before BSS came on. Fast forward a few years and he gives a review of the show in another BSS thread basically saying how unenthused he was with their performance. Someone looks back at the old thread and points out he clearly indicated he left before they went on. Crickets ensue.
EDIT: http://forum.930.com/index.php?topic=11116.0
GGW with the credit for making the connection. I will be updating the User-Curated HOF. This was a first-day electee but we did not have a link.
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Ah. The olden days before I was around.
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sheesus ford...
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if you can remember the show, you were not actually there.
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I had to laugh hardily at a Jenny Lewis show once, when she asked the crowd how many were at the first Rilo Kiley DC show and most people cheered. Thing is it was at the Velvet Lounge and I'm fairly certain I know most of the people who were at that show... Arlo was the warm up act and james left early for that one as well...
http://forum.930.com/index.php?topic=8054.msg133374#msg133374
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you,re doing a . . . past, post show moment, now? me,ta
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you,re doing a . . . past, post show moment, now? me,ta
Good point, Walky. We are thru the looking glass here, people.
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Girlpool were fun.
Frankie's not my thing.
Hemlines were great as always.
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There was a question about WHILE, Christina Billotte's new band. There are a couple of important hedges I have to make. I was with 4 other people who were totally not into her. The crowd energy is also important to me and really impacts my experience and I can't remember the last time I really enjoyed an opening act.
I haven't seen her since Slant 6, so it has been twenty years. She was supposed to be the first of three acts, but Chain and the gang canceled at the last minute for some reason. I was actually looking forward to seeing them.
In general I thought her set was really subdued and kind of boring. It didn't have the bite that Autoclave or Slant 6 did (and which I appreciate) and none of the math rock sound. There was also almost no crowd energy at all. For me it was pretty underwhelming. Not energy sapping, but didn't add much.
Thurston was not earth shattering but really solid. I really like his new album (way better than I liked Chelsea Light Moving) and he sounded great at the cat.
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Saw 8 bands Thursday to Saturday.
Jesse Malin: earnest rocking sweatiness that was enjoyable
Saint Motel: too many beach balls
Heartless Bastards: Only caught a little, I was tired, and I think I should see them at the club to get a real feel.
Hurry: Really enjoyed the songs and the lead singer's self-deprecating deadpannery.
Yuck: Liked a lot, but I confess to being a little old and tired by around 1/2 way into their set. Sleepiness not their fault.
Bandroidz: insanity, drummer in wolf(?) head? Guy next to me made friends with the band and was all night going to and from backstage to drink with them.
So So Glos: Very fun, 3rd time seeing them, never headlining. Would like to see that.
Desaparacidos: solid, rockingness, a little preachy maybe. the three groups combined to play the Clash's Spanish Bombs, and it was fun (conor's voice is pretty bad though) and is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuQ0LCjHrs8
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My ears are still ringing from the Matthew E. White show on Saturday night... I really need to start remembering ear plugs, this is probably the worst it's ever been.
Not his best show that I've seen, but good enough. His vocals were a bit too breathy and couldn't hear him real well throughout the show.
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If anyone was on the fence about Hum on Tuesday do yourself a favor and get a ticket. Concert of the year contender. So effing good.
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If anyone was on the fence about Hum on Tuesday do yourself a favor and get a ticket. Concert of the year contender. So effing good.
Where are they playing?
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If anyone was on the fence about Hum on Tuesday do yourself a favor and get a ticket. Concert of the year contender. So effing good.
Where are they playing?
930 tonite. I saw them at kings in Raleigh.
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Hum was good.
Failure was better.
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Hum was good.
Failure was better.
I liked the whole show. Nothing was excellent as an opener for this. I really enjoyed the heavy riffing of Hum. Failure was spot on, no doubt! Really healthy crowd for a Tuesday night!
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I didn't want to spoil the setlist in case anyone didn't want to know but here's what we got in Raleigh:
Afternoon With The Axolotls
The Pod
Iron Clad Lou
Stars
Suicide Machine
Comin' Home
Isle of the Cheetah
Green to Me
Inklings
I Hate It Too
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I'd Like Your Hair Long
The Scientists
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It was a fun show. I was not feeling that great, so I bounced after twenty minutes of Failure (I did enjoy what I heard though). Hum were awesome (bucket list). Nothing was sweet.
Personal highlight: I Hate It Too
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The Scientists
they did a Coldplay cover?
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The Scientists
they did a Coldplay cover?
No, I mistyped. They played a cover of Guided By Voices' I Am A Scientist.
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The Scientists
they did a Coldplay cover?
No, I mistyped. They played a cover of Guided By Voices' I Am A Scientist.
I really thought that was a T.Dobly cover?
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The Scientists
they did a Coldplay cover?
No, I mistyped. They played a cover of Guided By Voices' I Am A Scientist.
I really thought that was a T.Dobly cover?
No, you're thinking of Video Killed the Radio Star.
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my face still hurts from laughing at jim gaffigan @ wolf trap wednesday night.
his opener ted alexandro was great as well, his music teacher/classical radio DJ material was too true and his web show is really funny.
took a while to get out of there, but worth it.
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Went to see the Crue/Alice Cooper on Friday night. Oh. My. God. Bar none the most elaborate stage setup I've ever seen in my entire life. Colored flames, pyro, Tommy Lee's drums on a rollercoaster, robotic arms that swing Nikki and Vince over the audience, a flaming pentagram...absolutely ridiculous, over the top, and amazing. Even if you can't stand their music (and really, they're not a great band...but that doesn't stop them from pretending to be, and almost succeeding), it's one of the best bangs for the buck I've gotten from a concert. $49 for a bird's eye view, and you really didn't want to be too close to all the pyro. Plus, for being 67, Alice Cooper is a show-stealer. His band are a powerhouse and his set was the jewel of the evening. They ripped through 13 songs and it's everything you would hope or want. I'd have to add that he's a fine example of the benefits of golf and clean living. I'd put Alice up there with Iggy Pop in terms of sheer vitality and proving that you can be in retirement age and still look and sound like a much younger person. (Well, Iggy looks like a chewed-up dog toy, but he's still pretty strong as hell.) Anyway, I laughed til I cried, and I'm beyond happy that I went to see this. For as much as I stand by my statement that Wire was the best concert I've seen this year, this is a top 10 for sure...maybe a top 5. I've never seen anything like this, and I doubt I ever will again. Spectacular.
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Phish - Night One:
(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view4/1564495/rippin-and-the-tearin-o.gif)
Phish - Night Two:
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Lyle Lovett and Large Band were really fun on Friday night at the Trap.
Hot August in Baltimore County was, well, really too hot. Punch Brothers were troopers without their Bass player. Adam of the Counting Crows has really figured out a way to strip all of the joy out of his repertoire. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong were a funtime, and Bagley knows them!!!
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Anyone else make it to Royal Headache? They were a blast. Didn't care for any of the opening acts, tho.
No copies of the new album, unfortunately. That was a bummer.
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I dug Royal Headache and Young Trynas. I didn't like the other two.
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There was an, unusual, smell at the show last night. Vas and I both noticed it, azaghal didn't.
Did you smell anything? I am blaming it on the Sheer Mag fans...
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Royal Headache were excellent. Young Trynas were fun (full disclosure: I have a friend in that band)
Sheer Mag are great at sounding like Thin Lizzy but I don't need to hear a young-ish band that sounds like Thin Lizzy in 2015. I'd rather just listen to Thin Lizzy.
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I really enjoyed Windjammer. My first time at Pier6 - couldn't have asked for better weather. I got there right after gates opened - there were like 10 other people. Spent the next few hours just chilling by the water until my friends showed up. I had seats, but a large group of my friends had lawn tickets, so I just went back and forth between the two. I guess the only downside was not being able to get close (seats suck) - but everything did sound better under the pavilion compared to the lawn. I did end up drinking too much - $6 "happy hour" beer prices until 7pm may have had something to do with it.
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I also enjoyed Windjammer. Got there around 4:30p. Hung out before at Union Brewery which was a lot of fun too. Weather was great. Thought it was great sets by the three headliners. Never thought I would like a guy named DJ James Nasty but I have to give him credit -- he got a bunch of white people to dance unabashedly awkwardly in a pavilion.
Was a little surprised from my vantage point in 204 how empty the concert seemed until about the middle of Beach House. Seemed like a lot of people bought tickets only for Future Islands (or maybe they were hanging out with Haggis? on the lawn until then).
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Unfortunately I was too sick to go to a festival Saturday (and still too sick to go to work today)... I am pretty bummed out that I missed it. Thankfully I had seen all the artists on the lineup that I wanted to see, already (everyone but Beach House) and some more than once. I am more bummed that I missed a primo chance to hang with Julian than missing the music.
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Unfortunately I was too sick to go to a festival Saturday (and still too sick to go to work today)... I am pretty bummed out that I missed it. Thankfully I had seen all the artists on the lineup that I wanted to see, already (everyone but Beach House) and some more than once. I am more bummed that I missed a primo chance to hang with Julian than missing the music.
I was actually like 8 rows behind where your seats were and I was wondering if you had given me fake info. haha.
Sorry you are under the weather.
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Thanks... And I could not even get rid of the tickets because I started feeling bad on Friday (went to the doctor and was prescribed antibiotics) and was hoping I would feel better by showtime (I didnt) and then it was too late to sell or give them away.
I definitely want to chill. Maybe some other upcoming show...
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Beach House were the best.
The sound for both Dan Deacon and Future Islands sucked so it was hard to enjoy their sets.
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Beach House were the best.
The sound for both Dan Deacon and Future Islands sucked so it was hard to enjoy their sets.
I agree with the sound for Dan Deacon being bad but didn't think the same during Future Islands.
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I wasn't at the show, but I'm going to say that it was really, really good.
We had our picnic food purchased, lawn beer picked out, and were getting ready to go...
I figured I'd be able to pick up lawn tickets at the door for BVSC at Wolftrap, but i also figured I'd double check availability. And voila, they were sold out. The wife was so pissed at me.
Did anyone here go?
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I wasn't at the show, but I'm going to say that it was really, really good.
I love when Rhett plays the hits.
TAN: I did not realize one could bring outside food and drinks into Wolftrap?
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I wasn't at the show, but I'm going to say that it was really, really good.
I love when Rhett plays the hits.
TAN: I did not realize one could bring outside food and drinks into Wolftrap?
You can, on the grounds and on the lawn. You can't, within the amphtheater area itself.
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You can, on the grounds and on the lawn. You can't, within the amphtheater area itself.
(http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/11/117571/3837090-105119-thats-impressive-gif-bradley-c-jvqw.gif)
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Psychic TV were pretty damn awesome at Metro Gallery. I almost wish I had picked up tickets to the RVA show now.
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agreed, I thought they were great. A bit disappointed we didn't get Papal Breakdance/Have Mercy - which they played at the other shows
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That was one of the best Fridays in a long time..........Swervedriver then PILL..... 8)
Another band we wanted to see (Pill) was playing the Crown (a few blocks from the Ottobar) and we decided to get food there (it is a restaurant/lounge/music venue). That way we could figure out if it was feasible to watch Swervedriver and then watch Pill (it was) and also their food is decent.
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Godspeed was thoroughly enjoyable last night. it's been a while since i've been at the club, i forgot how awesome that PA sounds.
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yah Godspeed + 930 is a great combo.
enjoyed the two new songs that they did as well.....wow.
did you catch Xylouris White? Jim White is a beast on the drums!
Godspeed was thoroughly enjoyable last night. it's been a while since i've been at the club, i forgot how awesome that PA sounds.
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did you catch Xylouris White? Jim White is a beast on the drums!
i didn't. i was running late, so it came down to catching the opener or checking out Right Proper.
from what i saw online of Xylouris White, it was interesting to me for about 2 minutes then i got bored with the rambling bazooki (or whatever that stringed instrument is) and drums that are trying way too hard to be a lead instrument. it's impressive... but not very interesting.
instead, i enjoyed a few excellent beers at RP. they even had an Alpine pale ale on tap which was both impressive and interesting :)
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This guy actually went to 90's fest.
http://www.avclub.com/article/dream-90s-barely-alive-brooklyn-tale-horror-and-su-225263
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from what i saw online of Xylouris White, it was interesting to me for about 2 minutes then i got bored with the rambling bazooki (or whatever that stringed instrument is)
Lute.
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That Ride show surpassed all of my expectations. First night of the tour, so understandably it took a few songs before the band began to stretch their legs, but by the time they got to "Dreams Burn Down" they were on fire. After 25 years those songs are very much a part of my DNA, and I'm so glad that I got finally see them. Hutch, so nice to finally meet you and great to see you again Sidehatch. I ended up meeting the band afterwards (something I haven't attempted to do in years, but the 20-something groupie in me couldn't resist) and they were just the nicest guys. Andy Bell in particular is great. He must have talked with us for like 20 minutes. So very, very happy this show happened. Solid turnout too.
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Great setlist but probably one of the worst sounding shows I've seen at the club.
That Ride show surpassed all of my expectations. First night of the tour, so understandably it took a few songs before the band began to stretch their legs, but by the time they got to "Dreams Burn Down" they were on fire. After 25 years those songs are very much a part of my DNA, and I'm so glad that I got finally see them. Hutch, so nice to finally meet you and great to see you again Sidehatch. I ended up meeting the band afterwards (something I haven't attempted to do in years, but the 20-something groupie in me couldn't resist) and they were just the nicest guys. Andy Bell in particular is great. He must have talked with us for like 20 minutes. So very, very happy this show happened. Solid turnout too.
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Couldn't agree more, sound was tight, capacity was perfect IMO (full, but not insanely packed)
Boots On the Ground, twisterella, Taste and OX4 were just awesome. Was nice they gave us some special songs that they hadn't played live in 20+ years
They made some shout outs to those in the crowd who saw them in 91 at the old 930 and referenced the stench and the rats and asked who was at that show and about 20 people called out
Andy later in the night said "who out there is at their first Ride show" and of course 100's enthusiastically shouted "Then this one is for you" and the broke into a killer Vapor Trail that went in to a barn-burner Drive Blind with a 10 min guitar jam to make your ears bleed spinal fluid.
The closed the encore with Seagull, which sounded amazing
The drums were just so great and until seeing them live, I didn't realize how critical they were in the sound and feel of the band.
I'm soo glad I had my ear plugs in...it was LOUD. I took them out for the last song and it was amazing and quite painful.
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Bummed we didn't see the band as we stayed somewhat late and must have just missed them as we talked to Bearman outside before he ended up meeting with them.
Didn't see any of the other boardies, but must have been just a few feet from Killsaly based on his Instathiny post.
top 10 930 show for me!
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Great setlist but probably one of the worst sounding shows I've seen at the club.
Not sure where you were and I also wore my fancy Ear Peace plugs
but I thought the sound was fantastic and exactly how I would have wanted it
I commented to others that I was so glad to catch them at the club, as they would have sounded awful at a big festival where they had to blast the sound out to 75,000 people in the open air
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Great setlist but probably one of the worst sounding shows I've seen at the club.
That Ride show surpassed all of my expectations. First night of the tour, so understandably it took a few songs before the band began to stretch their legs, but by the time they got to "Dreams Burn Down" they were on fire. After 25 years those songs are very much a part of my DNA, and I'm so glad that I got finally see them. Hutch, so nice to finally meet you and great to see you again Sidehatch. I ended up meeting the band afterwards (something I haven't attempted to do in years, but the 20-something groupie in me couldn't resist) and they were just the nicest guys. Andy Bell in particular is great. He must have talked with us for like 20 minutes. So very, very happy this show happened. Solid turnout too.
Going into this show I was a bit worried that it was going to be a boring show. It did drag a little bit at the beginning but by the end of the show it was really spectacular. As expected, a VERY loud show. My friends were quite happy that I insisted they bring ear plugs. I was shocked/amazed at the number of people who weren't wearing any. I was in the center of the floor about 2/3rds of the way back and I didn't have any sound complaints. It was full without being uncomfortable and the band really seemed to be having fun. A good time for sure. I missed the opener and am not impressed with Right Proper (though at least the beer is pretty cheap).
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Killsaly was texting me sound complaints for a while last night.
The Quintron set was excellent and much heavier than expected. It was essentially a 30-minute improvised doom metal jam. Quintron let the Weather Warlock do its thing for a while before the set. Union Arts has a small outside deck that the band set up/played on because the synth needed to be outside in order to be exposed by the weather. It seemed as though everything from the breeze blowing to leaves blowing passed it to the sunset caused different sounds/pitch and volume changes. It also has inputs that a player can manipulate in tandem with the weather effects. Well worth checking out in Baltimore on Sunday.
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I thought the bass was too loud for that type of music. I tried different spots in the club; including near the stage, and by the sound booth.
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not much I can add...
I thought the show was spectacular....sound good too...
great meeting you Bearman!
from my perspective the only possible criticisms could be the use of tapes for some of the keyboards etc but I find it understandable......and maybe that as the show went on I found it harder to hear the bass...but that may have been due to where I'm standing..the overall sound got louder as I moved forward..but the bass was more drowned by the wash of guitars...
I am really pleased with the show....well worth the wait...
sorry I missed the band but can't win them all..
and I see someone saying the bass was too loud....I definitely didn't hear that way but doesn't mean it wasn't so...I would have to go back to the recording to hear...
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Great show.
I thought it skewed more "britpop" than "noise" until the last few songs, which I was totally fine with.
Earplugs were a must have, it got REALLY loud. I agree that the bass was a bit much and too muddy. It sounded worse to me during DIIV than it did for Ride.
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Birdman. Wow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGWb-NDlCms
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My Bloody Valentine did this and it made perfect sense for them.
from my perspective the only possible criticisms could be the use of tapes for some of the keyboards etc but I find it understandable......
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I really liked the new DIIV songs. Glad they play more new ones than old ones.
And yes, Ride was dangerously loud even when using earplugs. I don't know them that much but overall I enjoyed it plenty.
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Diiv sucked and were unwatchable
Seen far worse openers though
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I told you to come to Quintron. His/their set was over by 7:45. You could've seen Olivia Neutron-John too and gotten there in time to catch the whole Ride set.
Diiv sucked and were unwatchable
Seen far worse openers though
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Olivia Neutron-John? please, stop it, going nowhere bands.
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Olivia Neutron-John? please, stop it, going nowhere bands.
going nowhere bands? hobo rock is taking over.
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Killsaly was texting me sound complaints for a while last night.
The Quintron set was excellent and much heavier than expected. It was essentially a 30-minute improvised doom metal jam. Quintron let the Weather Warlock do its thing for a while before the set. Union Arts has a small outside deck that the band set up/played on because the synth needed to be outside in order to be exposed by the weather. It seemed as though everything from the breeze blowing to leaves blowing passed it to the sunset caused different sounds/pitch and volume changes. It also has inputs that a player can manipulate in tandem with the weather effects. Well worth checking out in Baltimore on Sunday.
I actually wished they would have just let the Weather Warlock do its thing. I didn't care for the saxophones. Liked the guitar/drums though. But, the Weather Warlock itself was really cool!
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Saw Ride in Philly Saturday. I sort of preferred the DC setlist, even though Philly got to hear "Chelsea Girl" and "Mouse Trap". DC had "Cool Your Boots" and "Birdman" (two of my favorites), and the order was different. DC had the better audience. Philly had better sound and a tighter performance, but there was something about the 9:30 show that felt more "right"...maybe it was the first time seeing them and the excitement of not knowing what to expect. Very glad I got to hear "Dreams Burn Down" again because in concert that song sounds so huge. Met David Fricke in a record store too, which was fun. Super nice guy.
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I went to see Algiers at the Rock N' Roll Hotel. Totally fine show, and I still like the band a lot. That said, a really great reminder of how crap that venue is. I saw them maybe three months ago at the Black Cat second stage and the sound was a million times better.
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I wanted to go but got lazy.....how were Dark Blue?
I went to see Algiers at the Rock N' Roll Hotel. Totally fine show, and I still like the band a lot. That said, a really great reminder of how crap that venue is. I saw them maybe three months ago at the Black Cat second stage and the sound was a million times better.
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I wanted to go but got lazy.....how were Dark Blue?
I went to see Algiers at the Rock N' Roll Hotel. Totally fine show, and I still like the band a lot. That said, a really great reminder of how crap that venue is. I saw them maybe three months ago at the Black Cat second stage and the sound was a million times better.
I only caught 2 songs from Dark Blue so not too much to report back on. I like the singers voice but find them musically a little boring.
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I wanted to go but got lazy.....how were Dark Blue?
I went to see Algiers at the Rock N' Roll Hotel. Totally fine show, and I still like the band a lot. That said, a really great reminder of how crap that venue is. I saw them maybe three months ago at the Black Cat second stage and the sound was a million times better.
I only caught 2 songs from Dark Blue so not too much to report back on. I like the singers voice but find them musically a little boring.
I totally spaced on this show haha, I would have gone if I remembered it. Anyway, I saw Dark Blue a few weeks ago at the Ottobar and they were sound. Sharkey has a good voice and makes for a good front man. His backing band is kind of a Philly super group haha. I am biased as I was a fan of his previous two outfits. If you like post-punk at all then you would enjoy them live for sure.
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How was the show? Did you get bored? I listened to him and all his songs sound the same (no variety)
I hope he didn't play more than an hour? Lol
Sturgill Simpson Friday. Can't wait!!!
going Wednesday at the Lincoln
So I thought it was a good show, played about 90 mins...no encore
I sat about 10 rows in front of the sound board...and the vocals were really muddy. I put the earplugs in and it sounded much better.
His live show tends to be a combination of trippy jams and slow ballads with some bluegrass (although no banjo/mandolin) for good measure
Turtles All the Way Down -> You Don't Miss Your Water (Otis Redding cover) was great
and the set closer Listening To The Rain ->Motivator was also a great way to end the night
I really liked the promise too
didn't get You Can Have the Crown :(
Show did start off really strong...then did drag a little in the middle. But I was happy to have gone
Would have much rather seen at the club
Was a little annoying to get somewhere at 6:50 for a 9PM show
The comedian who opened was really funny and had us balling
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the show was $7 on stubhub at 6 pm...
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the show was $7 on stubhub at 6 pm...
it was packed, so surprised to see someone couldn't move a ticket
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well there are two shows...so I bet scalpers bought a lot of tickets before the 2nd show was announced.
$15 right now for tonight's show
the show was $7 on stubhub at 6 pm...
it was packed, so surprised to see someone couldn't move a ticket
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So this is a GA seared show at the Lincoln tonight? How early do ya have to arrive to get a good spot?
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so got there around 7 and there were plenty of good spots
but by 7:40 it was slim pickens
I think because the pope was in town...people got there a little later
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I can't imagine being there at 6:30. Guess I'll shoot for 7. Ugh.
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Well I guess we should have tried to get to DC on Wed after all. That crowd at the Rams Head was one of the worst I've ever seen. From coked out and drink bros who acted like they were at a bachelor party to some jerk hipster who doesn't understand girls come back from the bathroom and stand next to their husbands to a group of ladies who would rather give love advice than listen to a show. I guess I should have known better than to think that on a Friday night these people would rather act like they are at a bar than a show.
Husband said he had never been at a show where the band had to compete with the crowd so much.
Maybe I underestimated the douche quotient of his fans?
Band sounded good when I could hear them.
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Maybe I underestimated the douche quotient of his fans?
yeah I was surprised at this percentage as well
talking during the slow songs was a bit much at times
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Well I guess we should have tried to get to DC on Wed after all. That crowd at the Rams Head was one of the worst I've ever seen.
That sucks.
Thursday night he mentioned how different the Wednesday and Thursday crowds were. Not better/worse, just different. But I don't think the Thursday crowd was anything like what you're describing.
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G.L.O.S.S. show was a gross hot sauna but a good time. They played the demo 7" plus a couple more. One great thing about hardcore shows is that 5-band bills last less than 2.5 hours in total.
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Two years from now, Sturgill Simpson's career path will likely lead him to a headlining spot at the Birchmere. Where they don't allow talking. Y'all should have just waited two years, and gotten the food too.
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Truly great Jesus and Mary Chain show, best they've been since 1992.
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Two years from now, Sturgill Simpson's career path will likely lead him to a headlining spot at the Birchmere. Where they don't allow talking. Y'all should have just waited two years, and gotten the food too.
I don't mind talking, but shouting and being a drunk asshole for an entire concert is a bit much.
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I enjoyed the JAMC show but was still underwhelmed by it. It felt ike a Jim Reid solo show where he and the band were handed a list of songs to play, told "go play that", they did, and then left. It might be the inherent nature of these types of 'album' shows but it didn't feel like a musical performance as much as ticking items off of a list. But it sounded good and I do love those songs, so I couldn't miss it.
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I enjoyed the JAMC show but was still underwhelmed by it. It felt ike a Jim Reid solo show where he and the band were handed a list of songs to play, told "go play that", they did, and then left. It might be the inherent nature of these types of 'album' shows but it didn't feel like a musical performance as much as ticking items off of a list. But it sounded good and I do love those songs, so I couldn't miss it.
I thought there was far more chemistry to this than the previous 3 or 4 times I've seen them. In 1999 (whenever Munki came out) it was obvious they were a total mess. So I had zero expectations and was pleasantly surprised.
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I think my problem was that I had (unfairly) sky-high expectations. It was probably impossible to temper my excitement on this because I still listen to Psychocandy obsessively and had been disappointed by how it was short-changed at the reunion show a few years ago. So even though I'm usually smarter than this, I spent the past few months frantically awaiting the moment when the best ever album would be performed by the same surly Scottish teenagers that made it 30 years ago and the whole thing would be as electric as it was when I first heard it in 1985.
I think I need to just chill out on show anticipation, unless the show in question is Diarrhea Planet (which is coming in just 2 months!)
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I think my problem was that I had (unfairly) sky-high expectations. It was probably impossible to temper my excitement on this because I still listen to Psychocandy obsessively and had been disappointed by how it was short-changed at the reunion show a few years ago. So even though I'm usually smarter than this, I spent the past few months frantically awaiting the moment when the best ever album would be performed by the same surly Scottish teenagers that made it 30 years ago and the whole thing would be as electric as it was when I first heard it in 1985.
I think I need to just chill out on show anticipation, unless the show in question is Diarrhea Planet (which is coming in just 2 months!)
Ah...I can totally understand that. I went last night with a friend who saw the original Psychocandy tour in 1985 or so...they went on at 2:30am, played for 15 minutes, and all Bobby Gillespie did was kick a floor tom around the stage in time to the music. It was a brilliant trainwreck apparently. I almost didn't go last night, but I'm glad I did because to me it had better sound and energy to the performance than anything I've seen in about 23 years from them. But again...I didn't expect much, LOL.
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dropping this in here for the Frank Turner reviews.
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Built to Spill was rippin' on Saturday. I haven't seen them since almost exactly five years ago at the club and Doug is still f'n great. Thanks to the awesome staph for the free ticket hookup!! ;D
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ohhh nice DC got Velvet Waltz :o :o :o full 8 minute song?
Built to Spill was rippin' on Saturday. I haven't seen them since almost exactly five years ago at the club and Doug is still f'n great. Thanks to the awesome staph for the free ticket hookup!! ;D
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ohhh nice DC got Velvet Waltz :o :o :o full 8 minute song?
Built to Spill was rippin' on Saturday. I haven't seen them since almost exactly five years ago at the club and Doug is still f'n great. Thanks to the awesome staph for the free ticket hookup!! ;D
Yessir!! Good stuff.
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Spent the weekend at the Ottobar. Thoroughly enjoyed both nights of the UN Fest.
Creepoid was the big take away for me. Had only heard of them thanks to the festival and they were even better than I hoped they would be.
Roomrunner.....really sad to see those guys go. Great set. Glad I caught them one more time.
There were a few acts that didn't live up to their hype but the less said about the the better I guess.
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I had a great time as well. I was planning on doing a little write up, I just haven't had time yet. I plan on talking smack about the artists that I didn't like, along with the highlights.
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creepoid did seem pretty good, but i think i watched them mainly from the merch area. i drank too much friday night, memories fuzzy around priests + after, heh
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FRIDAY
SNAIL MAIL
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We arrived early enough to catch a chunk of their set. They were the youngest band of the festival, by far. I was not expecting much based off of a demo that I heard, and I was pleasantly surprised by their guitar driven tunes. The singer definitely had some emotion behind her vocals.
POST PINK
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A second floor set in a row? Why have a floor "Stage" and a "stage" stage if you are not going to alternate? Post Pink did their thing. It was good, but not the best I have seen them. They played one song that it seemed like Angie did not have vocals ready for it, so she awkwardly just kind of stood there for a few minutes.
HONEY RADAR
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OK finally, some stage switching. I decided to watch this one from the balcony. I do not regret this. This was my least favorite band and set of the weekend. They had three guitars, and that was about two too many for them. It sounded sloppy and the band did not seem to know when their songs ended, and each song just kind of stopped.
SNEAKS
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I had heard Sneaks music, but had never seen her. I am a fan. The setup was minimal; a drum machine that was turned off and on with a foot switch (and the songs were changed via hand between songs), a bass guitar, and a microphone. The crowd dug it, and was dancing along with her infectious grooves.
CREEPOID
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I missed most of their set (I saw them a few months ago and did not need to see them) but could hear them from the back. They sounded fine. I ran into Got Haggis at this time and he recruited me to the enlightened side. It was cool chilling with him. I also was scoping out the t-shirts to see which one I wanted (I ended up not getting anything the first day).
Guided by Wire
Azaghal1981 and I decided to check out this Guided by Voiced/Wire cover band. We left after one song.
BARRERACUDAS
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This floor set was my second least favorite of the weekend. They were just cheesy. Some in the crowd seemed to like it. I wandered around being social for most of the set.
WING DAM
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If you know anything about me, you would know that I love me some Wing Dam. They are awesome people and I always have fun watching their grunge/90s ish take on rock and roll.
PURE DISGUST
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They win the award for craziest crowd of night one. I watched their fun, high energy punk set from the side of the band. I am glad I finally saw them.
PRIESTS
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I was three beers deep by this time and enjoyed Priests. They played some new tunes and some of their older stuff. The crowd was definitely there for them.
SCREAMING FEMALES
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The last set of the night was my second or third Screaming Females set of the year. They rocked and Marissa once again blew my mind with her guitar virtuosity and her impassioned vocals.
All in all a fun night. It was well organized, beer was cheap (my Brooklyn Easy IPA's were three bucks), and there were tons of cool people there. This was also the most crowded night, but was not suffocating.
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SATURDAY
PELLARS
We got there during their last song. So I cant really say anything other than they played.
CHRISTI
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I finally saw Christi. They were cool. I called them garage rock, Azaghal1981 said they sounded very 60s girl group like.
LOUD BOYZ
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DC's Loud Boyz played a fun set. God bless the two people trying to do a pit (I think I am remembering this correctly). I would see them again.
RED DEATH
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Red Death make punk. But they are almost metal. Really great high energy set that the crowd got into.
EXPERT ALTERATIONS
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They have a new LP coming out this month and they previewed some of it during their indie pop set. They are always fun.
ANGIE DU$T
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The band Angel Du$t plus Angie of Big Mouth/Post Pink on vocals. I think they did all covers, I have no idea. The crowd was really into it and a bit of a pit happened. Also Nolen of Double Dagger fame joined in on vocals on one song. It was fun, and the crowd dug it.
BIG EYES
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Big Eyes were pop punk. They were good. It is not my favorite type of music and I watched most of this set from the merch area as I tried to figure out what t-shirt to buy. I grabbed one from Expert Alterations (I dug the design, plus wanted to support my friends).
BLANK SPELL
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I first heard about this Philly punk band because of this festival. They were cool, and the crowd did seem to like them, but I think most people were saving their energy for Roomrunner.
ROOMRUNNER
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Sadly this was their last show. Their hardcore fans were out in force, and the area around the stage was way too crazy for me. I snapped some pictures and headed to the back. This was the 12th or so time I had seen them, and owned all their records (including a signed one) and generally considered them one of my favorite bands of the current decade... Oh well. It was fun but at the same time I was sad. It seemed like one or two of the people in the crowd was getting out of hand. Jeff had to ask if people would stop throwing beer, and also the security guards were watching hard, and I think some dude got kicked out (the same guy who grabbed me at the beginning of the set and asked if I could hear the music with my earplugs in; yeah, go deaf asshole. I will wear my plugs). We drove past the dude standing on the corner away from the club... I have no idea what happened.
SHEER MAG
I don't do Sheer Mag anymore. No thanks. We left before they played.
I had a blast both days. Both had a good turnout, but the first was definitely more crowded. I saw a few people that I knew, and was able to see great bands each day. I probably liked the music a tiny bit more overall for day two, but both were solid. Dana/Unregistered Nurse did a great job booking and running this.
(all pictures by me from my Instagram)
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So Frank Turner was great, crowd was enthusiastic as usual
and Seth was spotted in the VIP balcony for most of the show (so suck it all you FT haters)
They were taping for something too, so possible life performance video possible?
Tons of shout outs to DC and the 930 club
He mentioned when he was a kid and being in to Hardcore and all the DC bands (MT/fugz/BB) and whenever he told someone in England (in the late 90's) that he was in to hardcore. They thought of two things: really bad EDM music (happy hardcore) or porn.
Great selection across his whole catalog with a lot of rare gems as well as a number off the new album.
Closed the night with a fantastic 'song for josh' and many of the staph were teary-eyed
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Paul from Expert Alterations told me that Angie Du$t played all Angel Du$t songs other than "Rebel Girl" and some Agent Orange song which Nolan sang.
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Cool. I had no idea about any song they played.
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Wow, an out of town artist name drops Minor Threat at a DC show. That's never been done before.
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Wow, an out of town artist name drops Minor Threat at a DC show. That's never been done before.
can't argue there
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sidehatch, all of your pictures appear to be blocked.
Wow, an out of town artist name drops Minor Threat at a DC show. That's never been done before.
if you were performing in chicago, you'd probably give a shout-out to Wilco, or one to the old 97s while in dallas... because they were/are important bands to you, not because you only do original things all the time.
snarking is easy.
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sidehatch, all of your pictures appear to be blocked..
not sure what happened
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snarking is easy.
sure is
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Sweets, I'd usually agree with your point but I find it hard to believe Frank "milquetoast sad lament soccer mom rock" Turner at any point liked hardcore and then somehow still turned into the steaming pile of vanilla made-for-Starbucks-impulse-buy blandness he constitutes.
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^^ that's how you snark, people, that's how you snark.
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Killsaly's pics are great. Thanks for posting them.
I really didn't like Red Death at all. Their lp is ok but they were a let down.
Angie Dust was a bore.
Barreracudas was the worst of the weekend, tho. Definitely cheesy, even tho the crowd ate it up.
The pacing of the fest was really smooth. Shame they ran out of the $3 IPAs.
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^^ that's how you snark, people, that's how you snark.
not only was that damn well written, but it's got some originality. that is indeed how you snark.
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So Frank Turner was great, crowd was enthusiastic as usual
and Seth was spotted in the VIP balcony for most of the show (so suck it all you FT haters)
They were taping for something too, so possible life performance video possible?
Tons of shout outs to DC and the 930 club
He mentioned when he was a kid and being in to Hardcore and all the DC bands (MT/fugz/BB) and whenever he told someone in England (in the late 90's) that he was in to hardcore. They thought of two things: really bad EDM music (happy hardcore) or porn.
Great selection across his whole catalog with a lot of rare gems as well as a number off the new album.
Closed the night with a fantastic 'song for josh' and many of the staph were teary-eyed
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Great show, indeed.
Thanks for posting the pics.
Song for Josh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0nDJ4wdxxY
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^^ that's how you snark, people, that's how you snark.
hmm...bad form to snark and then the next post "look how awesome my snarking was"
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Sometimes one must jump the snark to be effective
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^^ that's how you snark, people, that's how you snark.
hmm...bad form to snark and then the next post "look how awesome my snarking was"
I assure you, there was no "look how awesome" intended. I just had seen some really bad form snarking earlier in the thread and wanted to give some instruction on how one properly snarks. Sadly, much of the board sees the example of Rhett and GGW who do nothing but snark despite being completely terrible at it.
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Man... seth looks lonely up there. Like a king watching over his flock.
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What you said sounded more like regurgitation to me than snark. As in you were just stating what I'm sure every critic of Frank Turner thinks. Correct me if I'm wrong.
My point was that lots of artists do shows and bring up their youthful love for Minor Threat. Heck, that poor nerd Murry Hammond from Old 97's is so desperate to connect with the DC crowd, he brings it up EVERY FREAKING TIME THEY PLAY HERE!
So what was Sidehutch's point in bringing it up? Was it the fact that Turner mentioned porn (oooh, so edgy!) in his banter, hence adding a new dimension to the well-worn cliche'?
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What you said sounded more like regurgitation to me than snark. As in you were just stating what I'm sure every critic of Frank Turner thinks. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Well, I'm not going to disagree with that at all. Fair point.
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^^ that's how you snark, people, that's how you snark.
hmm...bad form to snark and then the next post "look how awesome my snarking was"
I assure you, there was no "look how awesome" intended. I just had seen some really bad form snarking earlier in the thread and wanted to give some instruction on how one properly snarks. Sadly, much of the board sees the example of Rhett and GGW who do nothing but snark despite being completely terrible at it.
to his credit, GGW's snarking has been top form lately. It can only go downhill from here
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Man... seth looks lonely up there. Like a king watching over his flock.
he wasn't alone
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Sweets, I'd usually agree with your point but I find it hard to believe Frank "milquetoast sad lament soccer mom rock" Turner at any point liked hardcore and then somehow still turned into the steaming pile of vanilla made-for-Starbucks-impulse-buy blandness he constitutes.
"The sound I?m going for is Bruce Springsteen by way of Sick Of It All." Frank Turner
I disagree it's soccer mom rock. Certainly not for everyone, but it's powerful to be in a packed 930 club a he asks everyone to sit down...and every single person in the whole club sits down. I can only say for me, I think it's an awesome feeling to be in a room where everyone knows and is psyched to hear every song old or new. He has some punk rock cred with Millions Dead and Mongrel Hoard, so he's not some pretty boy the label just made up to fit a list of criteria. The man is a machine too, doing an average of 170+ shows a year for 10 years! He always comes out after the shows to hang with the fans and is really involved with his fan base on his Forum and "Snapgrab or what ever you kids are using today"
New album aside, he really has some great lyrics that are original and not boiler plate stadium rock ala Train
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Killsaly's pics are great. Thanks for posting them.
no problem!
Those were just a few of the 350 that I took the weekend.
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Oh what the hell, I'll take the time to banter about a show that I'm pretty certain I was actually at, there are witnesses.
My decidedly not a soccer mom, Starbucks loving, never heard of Frank Turner wife warned me that I was bound to fall asleep at the Luna show, but alas I did not! Solid, fun show from the band. Wish they had played Bonnie and Clyde and IHOP, but nice set list nonetheless.
My favorite stage banter was when Deaner told the story about doing lines of blow off of a groupie's chest at the old 9:30 with members of Galaxie 500 and Minor Threat. And then years later doing blow off of the same groupie's somewhat saggier chest at the new 9:30 with members of Luna and Fugazi. I also enjoyed Britta's story about running into Frank Turner buying a case of asparagus water at the Bowery Whole Foods. The guitarist wasn't able to string together a coherent story, try as he might, but he did deliver some nice guitar licks. The weird thing is that I've heard that the drummer does almost all of the talking in the Mercedes tour van.
Luna seem like they would be a Julian-approved band, as Dean and Britta can't possibly weight more than a combined 225 between them. And it seems like their tv viewing habits would be strictly limited to prestige tv only. That's assuming they even own a tv. It's quite possible Deaner spends all of his spare time reading first edition books to their cats, while Britta meticulously plans the salad-only bi-weekly shared family meal.
But the true joy of the evening was felt offstage. First, thanks to Vas for hooking me up with a free ticket. It's always a pleasure seeing you, Vas. But there's even more...I got to meet the legendary Bearman, who is every bit as sweet and genuine as he appears on this forum. And wait, there's even more. Toward the end of the show, a crazy haired guy and his entourage of merry bald (sorry, follically-challenged) men came bopping past me. Holy cow, Jesse Eisenberg is at the Luna show. But wait, this guy is too tall to be Jesse, and the other guys are too bald to be Jesse's girls. Bearman exclaimed, "That must be Hutch, with the hair." I was a bit skeptical at first, as he wasn't wearing his signature Member's Only jacket. But when he pulled two LP's out of his NPR totebag and started frantically waving them at the band as they left the stage, hoping to get them signed, I knew FOR SURE it was Hutch. Somebody mentioned that Sidehutch was part of the entourage, but true to his name, Sidehutch was so non-descript that he barely registered. Note to Sidehutch: If you want to get the attention you deserve, you need to start your own band. Or at least get something catchy tattooed in Helvetica to your forehead, like "I Hate Sports", or "Not a Bigot".
I'm a but tired from being out and up so late, but the tiredness is well worth it.
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I thought the Luna show was excellent. Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed seeing Vas Deferens again, and Bagley and Space Freely I'm very glad I got to meet you guys as well. Sorry that I didn't stick around longer, I've been recovering from a nasty cold and the fact that I made it out at all is sort of miraculous. Hutch, I saw you too but you were most definitely a man on a mission.
I was really happy to hear "Lost in Space" and "Bobby Peru", which have not been played on all the dates. "Malibu Love Nest" holds up just as strongly with the older material. "Time to Quit" was fun too. And "Tracy I Love You" is one of my favorites. My one big gripe (as Bagley mentioned) is the ridiculous amount of loud talkers. I'm happy I didn't have to deal with them so much in the front, but by the bar it was just awful. Thankfully it was a decent turnout and the folks at the front of the stage were far more respectful of the music. I'm going to the Boston gig and it's been sold out for some time. Hoping the Bostonians are a good crowd.
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Oh what the hell, I'll take the time to banter about a show that I'm pretty certain I was actually at, there are witnesses.
My decidedly not a soccer mom, Starbucks loving, never heard of Frank Turner wife warned me that I was bound to fall asleep at the Luna show, but alas I did not! Solid, fun show from the band. Wish they had played Bonnie and Clyde and IHOP, but nice set list nonetheless.
My favorite stage banter was when Deaner told the story about doing lines of blow off of a groupie's chest at the old 9:30 with members of Galaxie 500 and Minor Threat. And then years later doing blow off of the same groupie's somewhat saggier chest at the new 9:30 with members of Luna and Fugazi. I also enjoyed Britta's story about running into Frank Turner buying a case of asparagus water at the Bowery Whole Foods. The guitarist wasn't able to string together a coherent story, try as he might, but he did deliver some nice guitar licks. The weird thing is that I've heard that the drummer does almost all of the talking in the Mercedes tour van.
Luna seem like they would be a Julian-approved band, as Dean and Britta can't possibly weight more than a combined 225 between them. And it seems like their tv viewing habits would be strictly limited to prestige tv only. That's assuming they even own a tv. It's quite possible Deaner spends all of his spare time reading first edition books to their cats, while Britta meticulously plans the salad-only bi-weekly shared family meal.
But the true joy of the evening was felt offstage. First, thanks to Vas for hooking me up with a free ticket. It's always a pleasure seeing you, Vas. But there's even more...I got to meet the legendary Bearman, who is every bit as sweet and genuine as he appears on this forum. And wait, there's even more. Toward the end of the show, a crazy haired guy and his entourage of merry bald (sorry, follically-challenged) men came bopping past me. Holy cow, Jesse Eisenberg is at the Luna show. But wait, this guy is too tall to be Jesse, and the other guys are too bald to be Jesse's girls. Bearman exclaimed, "That must be Hutch, with the hair." I was a bit skeptical at first, as he wasn't wearing his signature Member's Only jacket. But when he pulled two LP's out of his NPR totebag and started frantically waving them at the band as they left the stage, hoping to get them signed, I knew FOR SURE it was Hutch. Somebody mentioned that Sidehutch was part of the entourage, but true to his name, Sidehutch was so non-descript that he barely registered. Note to Sidehutch: If you want to get the attention you deserve, you need to start your own band. Or at least get something catchy tattooed in Helvetica to your forehead, like "I Hate Sports", or "Not a Bigot".
I'm a but tired from being out and up so late, but the tiredness is well worth it.
A+, would read again.
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Toward the end of the show, a crazy haired guy and his entourage of merry bald (sorry, follically-challenged) men came bopping past me. Holy cow, Jesse Eisenberg is at the Luna show. But wait, this guy is too tall to be Jesse, and the other guys are too bald to be Jesse's girls. Bearman exclaimed, "That must be Hutch, with the hair." I was a bit skeptical at first, as he wasn't wearing his signature Member's Only jacket. But when he pulled two LP's out of his NPR totebag and started frantically waving them at the band as they left the stage, hoping to get them signed, I knew FOR SURE it was Hutch. Somebody mentioned that Sidehutch was part of the entourage, but true to his name, Sidehutch was so non-descript that he barely registered. Note to Sidehutch: If you want to get the attention you deserve, you need to start your own band. Or at least get something catchy tattooed in Helvetica to your forehead, like "I Hate Sports", or "Not a Bigot".
I'm a but tired from being out and up so late, but the tiredness is well worth it.
;D ;D ;D
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Oh what the hell, I'll take the time to banter about a show that I'm pretty certain I was actually at, there are witnesses.
My decidedly not a soccer mom, Starbucks loving, never heard of Frank Turner wife warned me that I was bound to fall asleep at the Luna show, but alas I did not! Solid, fun show from the band. Wish they had played Bonnie and Clyde and IHOP, but nice set list nonetheless.
My favorite stage banter was when Deaner told the story about doing lines of blow off of a groupie's chest at the old 9:30 with members of Galaxie 500 and Minor Threat. And then years later doing blow off of the same groupie's somewhat saggier chest at the new 9:30 with members of Luna and Fugazi. I also enjoyed Britta's story about running into Frank Turner buying a case of asparagus water at the Bowery Whole Foods. The guitarist wasn't able to string together a coherent story, try as he might, but he did deliver some nice guitar licks. The weird thing is that I've heard that the drummer does almost all of the talking in the Mercedes tour van.
Luna seem like they would be a Julian-approved band, as Dean and Britta can't possibly weight more than a combined 225 between them. And it seems like their tv viewing habits would be strictly limited to prestige tv only. That's assuming they even own a tv. It's quite possible Deaner spends all of his spare time reading first edition books to their cats, while Britta meticulously plans the salad-only bi-weekly shared family meal.
But the true joy of the evening was felt offstage. First, thanks to Vas for hooking me up with a free ticket. It's always a pleasure seeing you, Vas. But there's even more...I got to meet the legendary Bearman, who is every bit as sweet and genuine as he appears on this forum. And wait, there's even more. Toward the end of the show, a crazy haired guy and his entourage of merry bald (sorry, follically-challenged) men came bopping past me. Holy cow, Jesse Eisenberg is at the Luna show. But wait, this guy is too tall to be Jesse, and the other guys are too bald to be Jesse's girls. Bearman exclaimed, "That must be Hutch, with the hair." I was a bit skeptical at first, as he wasn't wearing his signature Member's Only jacket. But when he pulled two LP's out of his NPR totebag and started frantically waving them at the band as they left the stage, hoping to get them signed, I knew FOR SURE it was Hutch. Somebody mentioned that Sidehutch was part of the entourage, but true to his name, Sidehutch was so non-descript that he barely registered. Note to Sidehutch: If you want to get the attention you deserve, you need to start your own band. Or at least get something catchy tattooed in Helvetica to your forehead, like "I Hate Sports", or "Not a Bigot".
I'm a but tired from being out and up so late, but the tiredness is well worth it.
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what we really want to know, who was buying beers last night? Hutch or sidehutch?
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But there's even more...I got to meet the legendary Bearman, who is every bit as sweet and genuine as he appears on this forum.
Sweet? Legendary? Boy did I have you fooled! :P You caught me on a good night. I've had my not-so sweet moments. Usually it involves people not respecting space or just acting douchey. And it's always at the shows when you think people would be the most complacent, like AIR or Radiohead. I've actually found most of the boardies I've met to be pretty awesome people. They love music, they're true fans, and even when they're just checking out a band they keep a pretty open mind. For being musical elitists, we still don't judge TOO harshly and I like that. Next time there's a big weekend show there should definitely be a backbar meetup. Space, your posts are incredibly entertaining. Now I've got images of Dean and Britta reading to their cats while picking the remains of kale and squash salad out of their teeth.
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Yay Hutch! I was hoping that you got them to sign that. Very cool.
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My favorite stage banter was when Deaner told the story about doing lines of blow off of a groupie's chest at the old 9:30 with members of Galaxie 500 and Minor Threat. And then years later doing blow off of the same groupie's somewhat saggier chest at the new 9:30 with members of Luna and Fugazi. I also enjoyed Britta's story about running into Frank Turner buying a case of asparagus water at the Bowery Whole Foods.
Funny. I used to occasionally see Ian Mackaye at the Clarendon Whole Foods, looking decidedly un-punk as he perused heirloom gourds and artisanal fromage.
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good meeting you again bearman...and Space Freely (aka the former shit talker/twice-thrice banned Charlie N).
Dean's vocals on "Season of the Witch" was just tremendous. Definitely one of the musical highlights of 2015. ;D
I thought the Luna show was excellent. Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed seeing Vas Deferens again, and Bagley and Space Freely I'm very glad I got to meet you guys as well. Sorry that I didn't stick around longer, I've been recovering from a nasty cold and the fact that I made it out at all is sort of miraculous. Hutch, I saw you too but you were most definitely a man on a mission.
I was really happy to hear "Lost in Space" and "Bobby Peru", which have not been played on all the dates. "Malibu Love Nest" holds up just as strongly with the older material. "Time to Quit" was fun too. And "Tracy I Love You" is one of my favorites. My one big gripe (as Bagley mentioned) is the ridiculous amount of loud talkers. I'm happy I didn't have to deal with them so much in the front, but by the bar it was just awful. Thankfully it was a decent turnout and the folks at the front of the stage were far more respectful of the music. I'm going to the Boston gig and it's been sold out for some time. Hoping the Bostonians are a good crowd.
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great show by luna!
I did go downstairs to the backbar during the encore (I know !!!) and never came backup
but had another fantastic night at the club
ended up having about 10 of my friends make it out to the show, which is a first in like 10 or so years (we all used to go to tons of shows when they were in their 20s/30s)
I never stopped
Band was really tight and the sound was great
Don't recall the Frank Turner turner comment, but I did drink a lot
and by the way Hutch and I both bought pitchers at the American Ice Co before the show
So we went evensteven going in
Didn't spot any of the boardies, but knew they were amongst us
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I stayed in the back wondering which of the people going past me were people I'd recognize (name-wise) from here.... great show, though, lots of fun, and the people who had never heard of Luna that came to see the band because I've been raving about them for years were suitably impressed.....
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.......I'm going to the Boston gig and it's been sold out for some time. Hoping the Bostonians are a good crowd.
you weren't by any chance wearing a Feelies t-shirt, were you?
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.......I'm going to the Boston gig and it's been sold out for some time. Hoping the Bostonians are a good crowd.
you weren't by any chance wearing a Feelies t-shirt, were you?
Yup!
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Luna's long awaited 9:30 club appearance was scintillating. Gave me goosebumps all show long. I couldn't agree more with Hutch's assessment of the importance of the interplay between Dean and Sean. It was the driving force of the band. Sean seemed extremely pumped just to be there. He's a very impressive guitar player.
Bearman-it was a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Enjoy Luna's beantown gig.
Oh and how annoying was the knucklehead in the crowd who would not stop screaming Hot F'n Luna all night?
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who would not stop screaming Hot F'n Luna all night?
Space, how could you!
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who would not stop screaming Hot F'n Luna all night?
Space, how could you!
That's a crappy thing to yell. I yell the same things at every concert: "I like music!" and "Play the song on the radio!" When you pick the same two things to yell at every concert, you get really good at it.
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who would not stop screaming Hot F'n Luna all night?
Space, how could you!
That's a crappy thing to yell. I yell the same things at every concert: "I like music!" and "Play the song on the radio!" When you pick the same two things to yell at every concert, you get really good at it.
"Freebird" has been my goto since the early 90's
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I have a bootleg of a Pumpkins show I was at in 1993 where you can clearly hear dudes yelling "Freebird!" and "FIRE! FIRE!" a la Beavis. I couldn't hear what the guy was yelling at Luna, but now I'm glad I missed it.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDrgwZsGC9A
Imagine the shitstorm if this would've ended up on the internet the following morning. Especially the vile/totally uncalled for Hitler stuff.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDrgwZsGC9A
Imagine the shitstorm if this would've ended up on the internet the following morning. Especially the vile/totally uncalled for Hitler stuff.
"freebird, the mantra of the morons"
his last line is classic though..."I don't think this is going to be a get laid set for me"
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I know the whole show was up there at one point. Maybe it still is. I haven't checked. That was the fourth or fifth time he was interrupted if I remember right.
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.......I'm going to the Boston gig and it's been sold out for some time. Hoping the Bostonians are a good crowd.
you weren't by any chance wearing a Feelies t-shirt, were you?
Yup!
ah, well there you go, my first interaction with a boardie...... that I know of.... that was my copy of the setlist you took a photo of after the show.... while we were chatting about all things Feelies and Luna, I recall you mentioning you were going to Boston.....
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who would not stop screaming Hot F'n Luna all night?
Space, how could you!
That's a crappy thing to yell. I yell the same things at every concert: "I like music!" and "Play the song on the radio!" When you pick the same two things to yell at every concert, you get really good at it.
"Freebird" has been my goto since the early 90's
don't shout it out to this guy either, you might just get what you've asked for plus a little more....
https://youtu.be/izYezIm6KAw
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RE: Chameleons VOX
Let me preface this by saying, before this year, I am not sure that I had ever heard of the Chameleons, let alone heard their music, or know what Chameleons VOX was supposed to be. I initially was interested in the show because Cleveland post-punk band Pleasure Leftists were on the bill. I really love that band, and the last time they came around here was four years ago - and right before I started to get into them. So I checked out Chameleons (mainly focusing on Script of the Bridge since it was what they were going to play) and really dug what I heard.
I arrived at the show during the second openers last song. The first two things I noticed were that the Metro Gallery was packed to the gills, and that it was extremely hot. It was so hot that the walls were dripping. It was pretty miserable and to top that off, one of the openers had filled the place with their fog machine.
I bolted for the outside, ran into Vas, chilled for a minute, and then took a spot by the stage for Pleasure Leftists. They did not disappoint. Their frontperson Haley was a beast (even if Vas claims she had one move) and basically ran in place/danced/punched the air for around half an hour while howling. The band was tight (though the sound was bass guitar heavy where i was since I was on his side of the stage and getting lots of volume from his amp and the monitors. The set was a nice mix of old and new songs.
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After that, I had to get some air, so we went to get Vas popcorn and move my car closer while Chameleons Vox setup.
There was no way I was going anywhere near the stage for their set. It was way too hot, and I knew they were going to play one whole album and an encore of anywhere from three to SEVEN songs... I cant stress how hot this place was; there was no way I could even have had one beer and had to drink three glasses of water AND leave the venue several times during their set to get air (to not get dehydrated; it worked, I was fine this morning). Back to the music. It was great. The songs sounded good and the crowd LOVED it. The average age was 50. They were enthusiastic, and lots of singing and dancing was done. They played for around 100 minutes. I lost count but I think they did four encore songs. I spent most of the set by the side of the stage near the door, but also hung with some people at the back.
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After it was finished I hung around and chatted with the singer of Pleasure Leftists (we have a mutual friend) and she even gave me a free CD of her solo project after I told her how much I dig it. I regret not getting a poster, they were nice and only ten dollars, but I did not bring any cash. I did find a poster for last week's UN Fest; thankfully (I have posters for all the UN fest I have attended so far).
It was fun. I am glad I was able to see this music live. I get that it is basically a cover band, but mark is a great frontman and the musicians he had with him were all talented. It was even cool how the new guitarist had to ask about how to play like three of the songs (he was JUST brought on after another guitarist had to drop for an emergency, which Mark also addressed to the crowd).
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.......I'm going to the Boston gig and it's been sold out for some time. Hoping the Bostonians are a good crowd.
you weren't by any chance wearing a Feelies t-shirt, were you?
Yup!
ah, well there you go, my first interaction with a boardie...... that I know of.... that was my copy of the setlist you took a photo of after the show.... while we were chatting about all things Feelies and Luna, I recall you mentioning you were going to Boston.....
That's too funny...someone said that half the audience was boardies and they were totally right!
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I like Kurt Vile's albums a lot and have seen him in concert a couple of times and always had a good time. Last night's show was horrible though. Definitely the worst gig I went to this year. He just looked like a sloppy mess.
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I tried to sway people on here toward Michael Chapman/Ryley Walker instead. Just sayin'.
Edit: Waxahatchee's always good, though. Hopefully you got there in time for her set.
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I like Kurt Vile's albums a lot and have seen him in concert a couple of times and always had a good time. Last night's show was horrible though. Definitely the worst gig I went to this year. He just looked like a sloppy mess.
what have i been telling you guys? when you guys gonna wake up???
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I like him live solo. The live band thing was never quite there for me, though.
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I like him live solo. The live band thing was never quite there for me, though.
live solo? OMG! I have done the live solo thing..don't you remember when he opened for Thurston Moore at the Black Cat??? It was HORRENDOUS...the biggest musical turd I have seen.......I want my money back
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I like him live solo. The live band thing was never quite there for me, though.
live solo? OMG! I have done the live solo thing..don't you remember when he opened for Thurston Moore at the Black Cat??? It was HORRENDOUS...the biggest musical turd I have seen.......I want my money back
That'd be a good thread. Biggest musical turd. My vote would be for Betty, I saw them open for the B-52's at Wolf Trap. And Erin Evermore, opening for Duran Duran.
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Tried a new Ethiopian restaurant and service was "relaxed" so I only caught 4 songs of Waxahatchee. Honestly, that was enough for me.
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I like him live solo. The live band thing was never quite there for me, though.
live solo? OMG! I have done the live solo thing..don't you remember when he opened for Thurston Moore at the Black Cat??? It was HORRENDOUS...the biggest musical turd I have seen.......I want my money back
That'd be a good thread. Biggest musical turd. My vote would be for Betty, I saw them open for the B-52's at Wolf Trap. And Erin Evermore, opening for Duran Duran.
The Moore Brothers, who opened (I think) for Joanna Newsome at 6th and I. Worst set I've ever seen. Possible second place was Elite Gymnastics, opener for Grimes at USMH.
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Filter, two days before the tour was cancelled so members could go into rehab. Even by Filter standards, it was an absolute mess.
Non-drug related division: Bardo Pond when they opened for Dino Jr shortly after the Dino Jr reunion started.
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The Vines first 9:30 show. Disaster from start to finish.
Chris Whitley - high out of his gourd at iota. Had to get his tech to play the guitar because he couldn't. Just leaned on the mic stand sort of mumbling and drooling.
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That'd be a good thread. Biggest musical turd. My vote would be for Betty, I saw them open for the B-52's at Wolf Trap.
I do miss band member Alyson Palmer tending bar at F St. She was quite the distraction.
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The Vines first 9:30 show. Disaster from start to finish.
I remember kinda liking that show. He was pretty unhinged and all over the place, but I remember enjoying it.
I was probably really high though.
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Modest Mouse at the Black Cat (2000 or 2001), Cat Power at Ottobar (2001/2002ish), Elliott Smith at 930 (same). Those are my worst.
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cat power solo at ottobar? was it touring behind the Covers album?
Modest Mouse at the Black Cat (2000 or 2001), Cat Power at Ottobar (2001/2002ish), Elliott Smith at 930 (same). Those are my worst.
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Jeff Tweedy solo at the 930.. .Ryan Adams at the 930...they were awful....
Rusted Root at the Electric Factory was crusted poop
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Modest Mouse at the Black Cat (2000 or 2001),
I thought that show was amazing.
EDIT: To be fair, a quick search shows they played Black Cat 4 times in 2000 or 2001 so it's entirely probable we are referencing different shows.
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the national @ 930... forget when exactly. 2007? they were the middle of the bill, forget who the headliner was.
i do remember bumping into brennser on the steps leading to the upper bar and commiserating on how awful they were.
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Modest Mouse at the Black Cat (2000 or 2001),
I thought that show was amazing.
EDIT: To be fair, a quick search shows they played Black Cat 4 times in 2000 or 2001 so it's entirely probable we are referencing different shows.
I went to the new Black Cat, right after they moved. I think it was the first show. I heard the other show was great. He showed up on stage and said "I'm drunk" and proceeded to just slur everything.
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cat power solo at ottobar? was it touring behind the Covers album?
Modest Mouse at the Black Cat (2000 or 2001), Cat Power at Ottobar (2001/2002ish), Elliott Smith at 930 (same). Those are my worst.
Solo. Touring behind You Are Free. She didn't finish a song.
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the national @ 930... forget when exactly. 2007? they were the middle of the bill, forget who the headliner was.
i do remember bumping into brennser on the steps leading to the upper bar and commiserating on how awful they were.
Oh man, that's surprising. Miss P and I were supposed to go to that but a friend of mine died in a car crash like a day before. :(
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Modest Mouse at the Black Cat (2000 or 2001), Cat Power at Ottobar (2001/2002ish), Elliott Smith at 930 (same). Those are my worst.
What do you remember about Elliott Smith being so bad? I didn't think it was awful at all. I have a DVD of him performing live at Trees in Dallas on the same tour and it was a great show. I remember it being in the same vein.
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Broken Social Scene @ Black Cat. WORSE SHOW EVER!
Funny thing about that is that I've actually come to like them since I started listening to their music.
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Modest Mouse at the Black Cat (2000 or 2001), Cat Power at Ottobar (2001/2002ish), Elliott Smith at 930 (same). Those are my worst.
What do you remember about Elliott Smith being so bad? I didn't think it was awful at all. I have a DVD of him performing live at Trees in Dallas on the same tour and it was a great show. I remember it being in the same vein.
He seemed messed up really badly. The crowd booed. One of the guys in the band said "well, he's playing with the band tonight, alright?" It was not good.
For the record, I don't hold it against him. He's still one of my favorites.
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good writeup of chamelons vox. I probably agree with Vas about the 'one move' haha...run in place. but they sounded good. I liked what I heard of the band before them as well, kind of gothy. The crowd was definitely interesting. Mix of goth / new wave / post punk young and old. I left the show early because I could not deal with the heat. It probably didn't help that I wore a jacket.
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.......I'm going to the Boston gig and it's been sold out for some time. Hoping the Bostonians are a good crowd.
you weren't by any chance wearing a Feelies t-shirt, were you?
Yup!
ah, well there you go, my first interaction with a boardie...... that I know of.... that was my copy of the setlist you took a photo of after the show.... while we were chatting about all things Feelies and Luna, I recall you mentioning you were going to Boston.....
That's too funny...someone said that half the audience was boardies and they were totally right!
Feelies and Luna related news: Stanley came to the Brooklyn show and sat in on "23 minutes", "Chinatown" and "Friendly Advice".... and he's a good liar, because I ran into him before the show and asked him if he was going to sit in (like Justin did when they played New Zealand last month) and he said no.... :-)
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Modest Mouse at the Black Cat (2000 or 2001), Cat Power at Ottobar (2001/2002ish), Elliott Smith at 930 (same). Those are my worst.
Modest Mouse at MPP opening for REM.
Cat Power in early 2009 with band at the club. Joe and I went and caught Tombs and Dysrhythmia at The Velvet after and it made everything all better.
Bat for Lashes at the Club also in 2009 (just more painfully boring than anything else).
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.......I'm going to the Boston gig and it's been sold out for some time. Hoping the Bostonians are a good crowd.
you weren't by any chance wearing a Feelies t-shirt, were you?
Yup!
ah, well there you go, my first interaction with a boardie...... that I know of.... that was my copy of the setlist you took a photo of after the show.... while we were chatting about all things Feelies and Luna, I recall you mentioning you were going to Boston.....
That's too funny...someone said that half the audience was boardies and they were totally right!
Feelies and Luna related news: Stanley came to the Brooklyn show and sat in on "23 minutes", "Chinatown" and "Friendly Advice".... and he's a good liar, because I ran into him before the show and asked him if he was going to sit in (like Justin did when they played New Zealand last month) and he said no.... :-)
awesome... he's quite a drummer....
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That'd be a good thread. Biggest musical turd. My vote would be for Betty, I saw them open for the B-52's at Wolf Trap.
I do miss band member Alyson Palmer tending bar at F St. She was quite the distraction.
Alyson was great. She was probably my first favorite bartender. 8)
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the national @ 930... forget when exactly. 2007? they were the middle of the bill, forget who the headliner was.
i do remember bumping into brennser on the steps leading to the upper bar and commiserating on how awful they were.
2004 maybe? The Walkmen/The National/Weird War. I thought they were fine (but Weird War was better.) That's the show after which my ears rang for 2 days and I decided I was no longer too cool to wear earplugs.
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.......I'm going to the Boston gig and it's been sold out for some time. Hoping the Bostonians are a good crowd.
you weren't by any chance wearing a Feelies t-shirt, were you?
Yup!
ah, well there you go, my first interaction with a boardie...... that I know of.... that was my copy of the setlist you took a photo of after the show.... while we were chatting about all things Feelies and Luna, I recall you mentioning you were going to Boston.....
That's too funny...someone said that half the audience was boardies and they were totally right!
Feelies and Luna related news: Stanley came to the Brooklyn show and sat in on "23 minutes", "Chinatown" and "Friendly Advice".... and he's a good liar, because I ran into him before the show and asked him if he was going to sit in (like Justin did when they played New Zealand last month) and he said no.... :-)
So funny, I saw Boston last night and was worried it'd be a letdown after that. Somehow the band performed even better. The sold-out crowd was rowdy & very animated & the band seemed to glow in the attention. Hardcore Luna fans. Completely different setlist than DC. The sound at the 9:30 was so full and glorious but the overall performance & setlist at the Paradise was transcendent. Two totally different experiences, both outstanding. Stan is not just a true musician but a lovely guy as well. I'm bummed to have missed seeing him with them but I'm so glad they patched up their issues. Life is too short for grudges.
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Assuming Damon and Naomi didn't make an appearance? They're still in Boston I think.
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Don't think they are friends.
Assuming Damon and Naomi didn't make an appearance? They're still in Boston I think.
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Yeah me neither.
Doubt a Galaxie 500 reunion will ever happen.
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We saw Sun Ra Arkestra at the Richmond Folk Festival Saturday night. We lasted 20 minutes.
My wife's post show banter consisted of "They sounded like eighth graders who just found their instruments." I agreed.
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Don't think they are friends.
Assuming Damon and Naomi didn't make an appearance? They're still in Boston I think.
they are definitely not friends.... unless something has changed since the writing of Dean's book....
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Modest Mouse at the Black Cat (2000 or 2001), Cat Power at Ottobar (2001/2002ish), Elliott Smith at 930 (same). Those are my worst.
Modest Mouse at MPP opening for REM.
Cat Power in early 2009 with band at the club. Joe and I went and caught Tombs and Dysrhythmia at The Velvet after and it made everything all better.
Bat for Lashes at the Club also in 2009 (just more painfully boring than anything else).
That's funny because I thought Modest Mouse totally redeemed themselves when they opened for REM.
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http://www.chunkyglasses.com/content/luna-930-club-10615
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Modest Mouse at the Black Cat (2000 or 2001), Cat Power at Ottobar (2001/2002ish), Elliott Smith at 930 (same). Those are my worst.
Modest Mouse at MPP opening for REM.
Cat Power in early 2009 with band at the club. Joe and I went and caught Tombs and Dysrhythmia at The Velvet after and it made everything all better.
Bat for Lashes at the Club also in 2009 (just more painfully boring than anything else).
That's funny because I thought Modest Mouse totally redeemed themselves when they opened for REM.
I thought the same thing. I saw them a bunch live way back, then they got bad on an epic level (the Black Cat show you mentioned). The MPP show actually convinced me to start going to see them live again because it was such a turnaround from where they were live in the past.
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the Celebration / Landshapes / Doomsquad show last night was one of my favorite shows of the year.
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I was recovering from a cold and had to skip it. ??? >:(
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Uh oh.
My bad.
I was recovering from a cold and had to skip it. ??? >:(
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It is all good. Who knows where it was from...
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Goatsnake was pretty fucking cool. I think I saw every member of Fugazi hanging out. Y DI was really wonky as well. I did not know two members were also in Pure Hell. The singer had one of those Freddy Kruger knife gloves and perhaps was on angel dust. Skeeter Thompson of Scream bought me a drink for some reason so that was nice. This show really did feel like a homecoming for Pete Stahl so the energy in the backstage was palpable. Best time I have had at Black Cat in ages.
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NYC Luna full show streaming
(http://www.nyctaper.com/2015/10/luna-october-7-2015-bowery-ballroom-flacmp3streaming/)
Luna
2015-10-07
Bowery Ballroom
New York NY
Digital Master Recording
Soundboard + Audience Matrix
Recorded and Produced by nyctaper
Setlist:
[Total Time 1:28:48]
01 Chinatown
02 Going Home
03 Double Feature
04 Sideshow by the Seashore
05 California
06 Malibu Love Nest
07 Tracy I Love You
08 [banter ? champagne cork]
09 Moon Palace
10 Lost in Space
11 [banter ? different time]
12 Bonnie and Clyde
13 Bewitched
14 Friendly Advice
15 [encore break]
16 Fuzzy Wuzzy
17 Anesthesia
18 Twenty Three Minutes in Brussels
19 [second encore break]
20 Blue Thunder
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^ if you search further back on that site, you'll find the London, Leeds and McCarron Park (Brooklyn) shows from earlier this year as well..... plus there will be at least couple more to come.....
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I enjoy those times, when that one band comes around, that band that everybody looses their shit over for awhile, at the enjoyment of the forum reader public.
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I enjoy those times when that one grouchy forum member, that member that loses their shit over seemingly everything for awhile, at the enjoyment of the forum reader public.....
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that was not a grouchy comment. I do enjoy when those bands come around to the excitement of certain people here. its fun to read. grouchy. I enjoy that word, as well.
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Luna.. yes I miss you.
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Luna.. yes I miss you.
Been listening to Luna virtually all week. Between that and Ride, those were my favorite shows of the year. I know Wire will be in the list, as will Fleetwood Mac. After that, it's going to be tough to narrow down 10 shows. So much great live music this year.
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I enjoy those times when that one grouchy forum member, that member that loses their shit over seemingly everything for awhile, at the enjoyment of the forum reader public.....
A+
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Strip away all of its meaning and context and 'grouchy' would be a fun way to refer to your lap.
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Anyone else make it out to Dungen? They sounded good and some guy proposed to his fiance on stage (she said yes haha). It sucks they had a dance party scheduled for later that night. Dungen had to cut their set short and only played like an hour.
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was really looking forward to the postcoital banter from the BlowTel's Air Sex Championship
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Billy Corgan added a whole new level of crazy to Brain Damage (https://youtu.be/t_Qh1Tliu-c)
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Fun time at Eternal Summers/S/Lucy Dacus last night despite Wildhoney dropping off last minute. Really weird turnout: both Eternal Summers and Wildhoney hit Richmond this summer at another venue and drew ~150 each; combine the two onto one bill and only get ~30. Probably tried coming back too soon.
Good show all around. Lucy Dacus is a Richmond act very similar to Waxahatchee. S I wasn't familiar with going into but was a very pleasant surprise, played several different styles and was all around great. I turned up buying their LP. (HOBO SHOWS ALERT FOR HUTCH: Feel bad for the band, they apparently are dead broke, was openly begging from stage for anyone to drive them to Charlotte so they could make their next show.) Eternal Summers remains fantastic and I don't understand why they aren't bigger.
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Eternal Summers should be much bigger. They played Comet a few months ago and also to a very small crowd. No clue as to Sunday's turnout seeing as I wasn't there. Strange that Wildhoney dropped off given that Killsaly and I caught them the night before in Baltimore.
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Strange that Wildhoney dropped off given that Killsaly and I caught them the night before in Baltimore.
Perhaps the venue informed them they had only sold like 25 tickets and decided it wasn't worth their time to drive to RVA to split $200 with Eternal Summers.
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Alan was probably exhausted. He played 14 sets at CMJ between Wildhoney and Expert Alterations.
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Don't think they are friends.
Assuming Damon and Naomi didn't make an appearance? They're still in Boston I think.
they are definitely not friends.... unless something has changed since the writing of Dean's book....
Nice work Kubacheck!
http://www.nyctaper.com/2015/10/luna-october-2-2015-terminal-west-atlanta/
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Fun time at Eternal Summers/S/Lucy Dacus last night despite Wildhoney dropping off last minute. Really weird turnout: both Eternal Summers and Wildhoney hit Richmond this summer at another venue and drew ~150 each; combine the two onto one bill and only get ~30. Probably tried coming back too soon.
Good show all around. Lucy Dacus is a Richmond act very similar to Waxahatchee. S I wasn't familiar with going into but was a very pleasant surprise, played several different styles and was all around great. I turned up buying their LP. (HOBO SHOWS ALERT FOR HUTCH: Feel bad for the band, they apparently are dead broke, was openly begging from stage for anyone to drive them to Charlotte so they could make their next show.) Eternal Summers remains fantastic and I don't understand why they aren't bigger.
Ouch (https://twitter.com/EternalSummers/status/657185425212231680)
Attendance must not be very good on this tour.
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They have a point. Just looked at the Richmond event page from Monday. 210 "attendings" and 34 "maybes". There was literally maybe 30-40 people watching the show and that includes members of the other bands as there is no backstage at Strange Matter. I just chalked it up to market saturation since the two headliners had been in town so recently + a Monday + the first unseasonably cold night of the year. Sorry to hear the rest of the tour is shaping up the same way.
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Wah
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Reminds me of the Lorelei documentary. (https://vimeo.com/2693963)
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If I were a female singer-songwriter and I went to see Ashley Monroe play, I'd probably go home, cry, put down my pen, and hang up my guitar forever.
Also, while the 9:30 is the best nightclub for shows in the DMV, Sixth and I is definitely my favorite music venue in the DMV.
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anyone go to the Craig Finn show at the RNRH?
kinda wanted to go, but last night wasn't the night
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Wrong thread.
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had never been to the Charlottesville venue The Southern.... not bad except for a grumpy worker running the place....I got a little lost on the drive in but only missed about 15 minutes of Jonathan Richman's set.. I was freakin' out about the deer on the way back up....already wrecked one car by deer. Really not a bad drive except for the part on 66 getting out.... doable in a little more than two hours...
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had never been to the Charlottesville venue The Southern.... not bad except for a grumpy worker running the place....I got a little lost on the drive in but only missed about 15 minutes of Jonathan Richman's set.. I was freakin' out about the deer on the way back up....already wrecked one car by deer. Really not a bad drive except for the part on 66 getting out.... doable in a little more than two hours...
So 4+ hours of driving for a 90 minute set? Nice!
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had never been to the Charlottesville venue The Southern.... not bad except for a grumpy worker running the place....I got a little lost on the drive in but only missed about 15 minutes of Jonathan Richman's set.. I was freakin' out about the deer on the way back up....already wrecked one car by deer. Really not a bad drive except for the part on 66 getting out.... doable in a little more than two hours...
Both The Southern and Jefferson Theatre have been really well run in my experiences at both.
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anyone go to the Craig Finn show at the RNRH?
kinda wanted to go, but last night wasn't the night
Went to RNRH and OTTO shows. I really enjoyed both. I saw Craig play these songs online, solo, acoustic, so that is what I had in my head as to how the songs sound live. On this tour, with the full band, it was an actual loud live show. Great energy.
The OTTO show was sparsely attended but still just as fun, and my girlfriend is much better company than Bagley.
The opener, Esme Patterson, was very good too.
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anyone go to the Craig Finn show at the RNRH?
kinda wanted to go, but last night wasn't the night
Went to RNRH and OTTO shows. I really enjoyed both. I saw Craig play these songs online, solo, acoustic, so that is what I had in my head as to how the songs sound live. On this tour, with the full band, it was an actual loud live show. Great energy.
The OTTO show was sparsely attended but still just as fun, and my girlfriend is much better company than Bagley.
The opener, Esme Patterson, was very good too.
good to hear, really was hoping to make that show but couldn't. Good to see he's pretty much only doing new stuff, instead of 1/2 the night filled with HS and L/P songs
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had never been to the Charlottesville venue The Southern.... not bad except for a grumpy worker running the place....I got a little lost on the drive in but only missed about 15 minutes of Jonathan Richman's set.. I was freakin' out about the deer on the way back up....already wrecked one car by deer. Really not a bad drive except for the part on 66 getting out.... doable in a little more than two hours...
So 4+ hours of driving for a 90 minute set? Nice!
but he was
Going faster miles an hour...
And the highway when it's late at night
Got the radio on
I'm like the roadrunner
I'm in love with the radio on
It helps me from being alone late at night
It helps me from being lonely late at night
I don't feel so bad now in the car
Don't feel so alone, got the radio on
Like the roadrunner
That's right
So it does kinda make sense and come full circle
Hutchrunner
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^ ;D
totally worth it... I knew I'd get a chance to meet him at this smaller venue...
its been two and a half years since he played DC and I've only become more of a fan..... when I saw he wasn't going to play DC AGAIN I knew if I could muster up the energy I'd drive down there...and I did..yay me!
its weird but sometimes seeing shows outside of your stomping ground makes it more memorable...it makes more of an impression on you whereas if you see somebody at the 930 it all eventually melds together somewhat...
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FWIW...I'd totally be up for a road trip to C-ville for a show like that...but on a school night is a bit too much for this old man
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anyone go to the Craig Finn show at the RNRH?
kinda wanted to go, but last night wasn't the night
I had never seen Craig Finn or the Hold Steady. The show reminded me of Greetings-era Springsteen. Appreciated Craig's energy and his guitar player was very good.
Quite a change from the Sufjan (whom I'd also never seen) show the night before, which can best be described as ethereal! (except, of course, for the odd Drake cover)
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How was PiL?
I learned an important lesson last night: the moment you're walking out the door is not a good time to look for tickets ordered three months ago. So instead of rockin out, I watched the gop debate
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I hope they were better than the Sex Pistols reunion, which was my worst show ever.
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How was PiL?
I learned an important lesson last night: the moment you're walking out the door is not a good time to look for tickets ordered three months ago. So instead of rockin out, I watched the gop debate
(http://gifsec.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/03/Are-you-fucking-kidding-me-GIF_1.gif?gs=a)
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Why you gotta make me hurt even more? When I cut, I bleed, Darren.
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I thought the show was AWESOME>. I got a lot out of it.. whereas when I saw PIL a few years ago at the 930 (last time they were in town) I did not think it was all that and a bag of chips
U ST HALL was perfect.....crowd was into it... Lydon really seemed to be having fun and dug the crowd/place
they played 15 songs.. so one more than most recent shows...for me the highlight was religion...there was one song I could not place midway through the show that was also awesome and had the crowd singing
such a treat...
nice seeing Bearman and Sidehatch
(http://i65.tinypic.com/iop3yp.jpg)
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Completely agree with Hutch...it was one of those shows that was a little hot, a little too crowded, but at a certain point I forgot where I was and started remembering this was the band whose logo I wrote on all my notebooks when I was a kid before I could afford to buy any of their records so I had to resort to taping their songs off the radio whenever I heard them. Lydon's voice was incredibly strong. There were really only a couple of sorta weak moments, but they just made the other songs that much greater. The mind-bending version of "Religion" blew away anything from the 9:30 Club show 5 years ago. Seriously, that was just insane. It was nice to hear stuff like "The Body" and "Public Image", neither of which they did last time. Scott Firth, the bass player, was VERY good. During "Religion" I'm not sure Jah Wobble could have done it better. When they turned the bass down and distorted the hell out of it, that was exactly the sort of thing that makes me so glad that I make the effort to get out and go to concerts even when sometimes I'd rather not. Very glad I got to see John Lydon actually smile and look content too. It was a fun night. Great to see Hutch and Sidehatch too!
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I hope they were better than the Sex Pistols reunion, which was my worst show ever.
that patriot center show was horrid, but I thought the 930 one was rockin'
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Goddammit
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...also saw a mr Ian Mackaye hanging out by the merch table
found this tid bit in an interview with Ian
have you met Johnny Rotten?
He didn't speak with me, so I didn't meet him, I guess. Minor Threat did open for P.I.L., October 31st, 1982, Ritchie Coliseum. We played for a pizza and a case of Coca Cola. That was our payment that night. When we came off stage, they pulled up in a limousine after us. It was sort of two ships passing in the night.
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...also saw a mr Ian Mackaye hanging out by the merch table
found this tid bit in an interview with Ian
have you met Johnny Rotten?
He didn't speak with me, so I didn't meet him, I guess. Minor Threat did open for P.I.L., October 31st, 1982, Ritchie Coliseum. We played for a pizza and a case of Coca Cola. That was our payment that night. When we came off stage, they pulled up in a limousine after us. It was sort of two ships passing in the night.
Johnny Lydon - Net worth $15mn
Ian Mackaye - Net worth $25mn
http://www.musictimes.com/articles/10760/20140924/highest-net-worth-punk-performers-john-lydon-henry-rollins-ian.htm
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So who is going to do the boardie net worth chart??
I'm somewhere between John and Ian ;D
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the skinny puppy / youth code show was great. it appears skinny puppy are playing the same setlist every night - and its a good one. I think they played 5 songs from The Process, which I don't ever recall them doing before. I'm not even sure I've seen them play any songs from The Process before, I don't remember...maybe they played a few on their first reunion tour after dwayne died? I seem to recall that being a very tough album for them - basically broke them apart.
their stage show did feel scaled down a bit. ogre dressed up in a white outfit, with a demon that would occasional insert giant syringes into him...and if he pressed down on the plunger, blood would come out somewhere on his body. and he would occasionally take a drink from one.
as far as 'new puppy' - nothing from the newest album or mythmaker, 1 from handover
Setlist:
Jahya
Dogshit
Fascist Jock Itch
Death
Tin Omen
TFWO
Curcible
Hardset Head
Village
The Choke
Worlock
Killing Game
Assimilate
Encore:
Smothered Hope
Candle
Encore 2:
Testure
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...also saw a mr Ian Mackaye hanging out by the merch table
found this tid bit in an interview with Ian
have you met Johnny Rotten?
He didn't speak with me, so I didn't meet him, I guess. Minor Threat did open for P.I.L., October 31st, 1982, Ritchie Coliseum. We played for a pizza and a case of Coca Cola. That was our payment that night. When we came off stage, they pulled up in a limousine after us. It was sort of two ships passing in the night.
You should have asked him if he considers "Anarchy in the UK" to be a punk song.
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You should have asked him if he considers "Anarchy in the UK" to be a punk song.
or maybe this guy (https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/a9/f7/8b/a9f78b2c613959ff9762a0a26e727906.jpg)
in case you didn't know...One Direction and the Sex Pistols have a lot in common.
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...also saw a mr Ian Mackaye hanging out by the merch table
found this tid bit in an interview with Ian
have you met Johnny Rotten?
He didn't speak with me, so I didn't meet him, I guess. Minor Threat did open for P.I.L., October 31st, 1982, Ritchie Coliseum. We played for a pizza and a case of Coca Cola. That was our payment that night. When we came off stage, they pulled up in a limousine after us. It was sort of two ships passing in the night.
Johnny Lydon - Net worth $15mn
Ian Mackaye - Net worth $25mn
http://www.musictimes.com/articles/10760/20140924/highest-net-worth-punk-performers-john-lydon-henry-rollins-ian.htm
Never thought Ian Mackaye made that kind of $$$. Damn.
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...also saw a mr Ian Mackaye hanging out by the merch table
found this tid bit in an interview with Ian
have you met Johnny Rotten?
He didn't speak with me, so I didn't meet him, I guess. Minor Threat did open for P.I.L., October 31st, 1982, Ritchie Coliseum. We played for a pizza and a case of Coca Cola. That was our payment that night. When we came off stage, they pulled up in a limousine after us. It was sort of two ships passing in the night.
Johnny Lydon - Net worth $15mn
Ian Mackaye - Net worth $25mn
http://www.musictimes.com/articles/10760/20140924/highest-net-worth-punk-performers-john-lydon-henry-rollins-ian.htm
Never thought Ian Mackaye made that kind of $$$. Damn.
appears to be bullshit from what I can tell
although if he had taken just a little bit from Discord over the years and invested wisely in the DC area real-estate...would not have been that hard to turn $1mil in to $25mil in the last 20 years of the DC market
but no site has this number backed with any facts...they just say he's worth $25mill
some times they can figure out what an artist makes based on tour revenue and record sales as well as publicized endorsement agreements, last home they bought or sold
but Ian is certainly not doing those or making that info public
so it was likely a made up click-bait number
Now I was surprised to hear this Ian authorized Urban Outfitters to sell Minor Threat shirts for $28 (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2013/07/31/ian-mackaye-responds-to-urban-outfitters-minor-threat-t-shirts/)
I checked the date and it wasn't 4/1...but suspect this is possibly a hoax too
Just because the shirt is licensed doesn't mean MacKaye approves of the sweatshoppy clothing chain selling his band's shirts, though. "Do I think it's absurd? Yes, I certainly do," he says. He also thinks the asking price is ridiculous, but he's more or less resigned to it. "Motherfuckers pay $28, that's what they wanna pay for their shirts."
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...also saw a mr Ian Mackaye hanging out by the merch table
found this tid bit in an interview with Ian
have you met Johnny Rotten?
He didn't speak with me, so I didn't meet him, I guess. Minor Threat did open for P.I.L., October 31st, 1982, Ritchie Coliseum. We played for a pizza and a case of Coca Cola. That was our payment that night. When we came off stage, they pulled up in a limousine after us. It was sort of two ships passing in the night.
Johnny Lydon - Net worth $15mn
Ian Mackaye - Net worth $25mn
http://www.musictimes.com/articles/10760/20140924/highest-net-worth-punk-performers-john-lydon-henry-rollins-ian.htm
Never thought Ian Mackaye made that kind of $$$. Damn.
appears to be bullshit from what I can tell
although if he had taken just a little bit from Discord over the years and invested wisely in the DC area real-estate...would not have been that hard to turn $1mil in to $25mil in the last 20 years of the DC market
but no site has this number backed with any facts...they just say he's worth $25mill
some times they can figure out what an artist makes based on tour revenue and record sales as well as publicized endorsement agreements, last home they bought or sold
but Ian is certainly not doing those or making that info public
so it was likely a made up click-bait number
Now I was surprised to hear this Ian authorized Urban Outfitters to sell Minor Threat shirts for $28 (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2013/07/31/ian-mackaye-responds-to-urban-outfitters-minor-threat-t-shirts/)
I checked the date and it wasn't 4/1...but suspect this is possibly a hoax too
Just because the shirt is licensed doesn't mean MacKaye approves of the sweatshoppy clothing chain selling his band's shirts, though. "Do I think it's absurd? Yes, I certainly do," he says. He also thinks the asking price is ridiculous, but he's more or less resigned to it. "Motherfuckers pay $28, that's what they wanna pay for their shirts."
Good to see you're making good use of your day off. ;)
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Remember when Dennis Miller had a late night show? Henry Rollins was his guest one night and Miller was making a big deal about the fact that they tried to send a limo to pick up Henry (as they did for all their guests) and Rollins refused the offer of a limo ride. Miller is going on and on about how "punk" it was of Rollins to reject the limo ride. Finally, Rollins looks at him and says, "dude, my house is like 50 yards from this studio. It was just easier to walk." Miller tries to salvage himself by saying, "but if you lived further away you still wouldn't have taken the limo." Rollins said he would have happily accepted the limo if he actually needed a ride.
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what's the deal with the bela lugosi-esque guy at the side of the stage at the p.i.l. show?
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what's the deal with the bela lugosi-esque guy at the side of the stage at the p.i.l. show?
that is lydons best mate and manager... john "RAMBO" stevens
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I learned an important lesson last night: the moment you're walking out the door is not a good time to look for tickets ordered three months ago. So instead of rockin out, I watched the gop debate
if you had booked the night out/off, i would have still gone to the club and picked up another ticket out front or off CL.
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what's the deal with the bela lugosi-esque guy at the side of the stage at the p.i.l. show?
that is lydons best mate and manager... john "RAMBO" stevens
He has been side stage at every PiL show I've seen since 2010.
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I learned an important lesson last night: the moment you're walking out the door is not a good time to look for tickets ordered three months ago. So instead of rockin out, I watched the gop debate
if you had booked the night out/off, i would have still gone to the club and picked up another ticket out front or off CL.
Strongly considered doing this, but at 8:00 pm, it was still raining on and off so the idea of biking across town was less than desirable, especially for a sold out show (and I won't drive to a USMH show anymore because parking is such a bitch). And honestly, I really did want to watch the debate so I wasn't too gutted at missing the show.
In fact, my biggest heartache was over promising betao the ticket and then having to call him at 8:00 pm to say "uhhhh, remember that ticket I said you could have? well I can't find it."
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Didn't even know this show was happening last night, sigh.
Anyone catch Hiss Golden Messenger?
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Saw Best Coast do a concert for about 75 people in Chicago last night at the Virgin Hotel. Wish we had something like that here. Special promo-only events. They blasted through 16 songs and it was the most intimate show I've seen in some time. Great night. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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(http://i68.tinypic.com/20us3si.jpg)
thank you dyecraig for your extra ticket to the Deerhunter show!
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Another fantastic show from Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings last night. Hard to believe she is under going chemo for her re-occurrence of cancer, because it didn't slow her down a bit. Dug the funky versions of Christmas classics along with some great new holiday originals. Great nearly full set from Saun and Starr (aka the Dapettes) whose record is one this years best. Kosmette who isn't into soul as much as me, always enjoys see Sharon live. It was nice seeing Dap-King original tenor sax player Neal Sugarman this, he doesn't always tour with the band.
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Another fantastic show from Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings last night. Hard to believe she is under going chemo for her re-occurrence of cancer, because it didn't slow her down a bit. Dug the funky versions of Christmas classics along with some great new holiday originals. Great nearly full set from Saun and Starr (aka the Dapettes) whose record is one this years best. Kosmette who isn't into soul as much as me, always enjoys see Sharon live. It was nice seeing Dap-King original tenor sax player Neal Sugarman this, he doesn't always tour with the band.
Man, that's too bad... I read she was in remission. Ugh. I've been LOVING their cover of Inspiration Information as of late.
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I expected Foals to put on a good show but my expectations were definitely exceeded, looking forward to catching them again tomorrow in Philly.
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I expected Foals to put on a good show but my expectations were definitely exceeded, looking forward to catching them again tomorrow in Philly.
I was a bit underwhelmed, honestly. It was a very good show, but I loved their previous show at the 9:30 Club, so I would call it a step down. I would recommend them though, and I would see them again. But the Lincoln Theatre didn't seem like a good venue for them. The sound was very muddy and not to my liking. (I was dead middle of the orchestra section.) Usually, the sound is great at the Lincoln, so I assume it was by design or incompetence or poor equipment.
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mentioned previously that I noticed Sean Eden wearing a 930 Club shirt earlier in the day when Luna was in Seattle last month, now there's video of the band's KEXP performance later that day with him still wearing it.....
https://youtu.be/9WyrCfPuNhQ
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Anyone else go to Clutch Sunday night? It was a fun show but Clutch only played 70 minutes. I know they want to let people get to the metro in time but damn.
the 2004 9:30 show where The Bakerton Group (Clutch instrumental) opened and then the band did two full sets and a three song encore comes to mind. Clutch played like 30 songs that night! By-gone Clutch era now I guess.
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Anyone else go to Clutch Sunday night? It was a fun show but Clutch only played 70 minutes. I know they want to let people get to the metro in time but damn.
the 2004 9:30 show where The Bakerton Group (Clutch instrumental) opened and then the band did two full sets and a three song encore comes to mind. Clutch played like 30 songs that night! By-gone Clutch era now I guess.
I attended; really enjoyed it; 70 minutes was perfect, for I am old and tired, and had to work in the morning.
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the ASC show last night.
so what was the HUGE surprise!
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Glen Hansard, Kishi Bashi, Laura Gibson, and The Sufferers were the surprise guests. It was kind of fun not knowing who would come on stage.
Sharon Van Etten was great.
I think I'm too sober/old for Dan Deacon.
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Glen Hansard, Kishi Bashi, Laura Gibson, and The Sufferers were the surprise guests. It was kind of fun not knowing who would come on stage.
Sharon Van Etten was great.
I think I'm too sober/old for Dan Deacon.
dang...love the Sufferers and will be missing there opening slot in a few months
your Dan Deacon line is classic!~
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i still love dan deacon. they said get there early for a big surprise, no surprise early though. i knew all of the performers before i got there (inside info yo)
highlight of the night, bob playing the arp odyssey w/ dan deacon on feel the lightning..he was also belting out the lyrics, which was cool
Bob Boilen ain't too old for DD!!!!
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I have seen Dan Deacon enough in my life, I think. ;D (I am sure I will see him several more times)
The best shows of his that I attended were NOT the dance off ones (though the dance off in the dark of the campgrounds of Fields Fest was cool) but ones like his Pardalince Bird sound experiments or when I saw him at the Crown testing new songs out live... or the one time i saw the Dan Deacon Ensemble...
The dance off is old. Corny. Played out. Sure it can be fun, but he really needs to get a new gimmick/shtick.
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i'm not too into the dance off section, but i love the interpretive dance portion. it is simply fantastic
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You should do some interpretive dancing this weekend at the Ottobar.
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EpiQ trip to the Riviera Maya brahz.
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nice! that looks pretty epic-y...
this jam band weekends in Mexico trend is interesting... so fess up..whats it like? do you get off the plane and somebody hands you a bag full of plutonium pot, shrooms and LSD or what?
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nice! that looks pretty epic-y...
this jam band weekends in Mexico trend is interesting... so fess up..whats it like? do you get off the plane and somebody hands you a bag full of plutonium pot, shrooms and LSD or what?
don't have one negative thing to say about the entire experience... literally nothing. Amazing food, weather, drinks, other things... I've always loved that part of the country and with music at night, it couldn't be beat. The BPM festival going on at the same exact time lively upped the area as well throughout the week. The sets weren't the best ever, but good enough. I think some folks had some minor complaints that stayed at the lower end resorts.
Regarding your second question, that's about accurate.
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nice! that looks pretty epic-y...
this jam band weekends in Mexico trend is interesting... so fess up..whats it like? do you get off the plane and somebody hands you a bag full of plutonium pot, shrooms and LSD or what?
don't have one negative thing to say about the entire experience... literally nothing. Amazing food, weather, drinks, other things... I've always loved that part of the country and with music at night, it couldn't be beat. The BPM festival going on at the same exact time lively upped the area as well throughout the week. The sets weren't the best ever, but good enough. I think some folks had some minor complaints that stayed at the lower end resorts.
Regarding your second question, that's about accurate.
nice!
a friend of mine helped put together/organize one of those a couple of years back.. I was amazed at how much the suites went for...
its an interesting concept for sure...
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escort DESTOYED at the BC last night. i'm not saying it's automatically the best night of dancing DC will see this year, however you're going to have to bring a really strong case to make me believe otherwise. what a fun, fun show. can't wait to catch them again.
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Awesome. Love, them.
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escort DESTOYED at the BC last night. i'm not saying it's automatically the best night of dancing DC will see this year, however you're going to have to bring a really strong case to make me believe otherwise. what a fun, fun show. can't wait to catch them again.
Will keep an eye out for them. Nothing has really beat that Rapture show over a decade ago for me (besides LCD Soundsystem)
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absolutely loved seeing Low at the Creative Alliance in bmore last night. good mix of stuff and they sounded great. I learned that they played in the Peabody Library for one of their shows awhile back..would have loved to have seen that. It was kind of weird being a seated show, but I guess I understand. I was ok with it.
although the people talking really loud in the back, and then getting into a "loudly talking" match when someone told them to shut the fuck up kind of ruined the mood a bit.
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I thought of you (well at least I associate this band with you), while listening to God is an Astronaut and planning a major listening session to hear them in one of the sound labs at my job. It's coming down to either GY!BE which Ive heard sounded amazing, so looking for something different.
GY!BE killed it last night. So perfectly loud and distorted and just mind-blowing. Im not sure if it was as good as seeing them in a church (nothing will beat that experience), but the Fox Theater has never sounded better. And the imagery - and the looping of the film clips - so f'ing impressive. I did hear from the guys that I was with initially (who were closer to the front) that it didnt sound as great up there, but once they moved back towards the projection dude, it was perfect.
Smackie - any interest in Talking Heads on Monday night? Not sure what we're showing it in, but can pass along details (or to Sharon, if its too hard to make it). Looks like the 12th & 13th we're doing something soon. I think that is more than likely Do The Right Thing. I think its what we came up with for the February screening. Talk about Straight Outta Compton - but nominated for an award so ixnayed at our screening room.
escort DESTOYED at the BC last night. i'm not saying it's automatically the best night of dancing DC will see this year, however you're going to have to bring a really strong case to make me believe otherwise. what a fun, fun show. can't wait to catch them again.
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where are the wilco reviews?? sidehatch, dyecraig, et al...
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where are the wilco reviews?? sidehatch, dyecraig, et al...
started with a complete performance of the new album without a word and then into the classics. hilarious banter from tweedy as usual. 1st encore was "spiders" which is always an excellent restroom break, and then an acoustic set including stirrat's solo vocal song that always reminds me of "it makes no difference " by 'the band ', concluding with an amazing "space oddity ".
seen them countless times, but never more rocking and muscular sounding. stunning lightshow and decent sound especially on the acoustic set.
best wilco show i've witnessed, but no "jesus, etc."
steve gunn played a fine short opening set, but sounds better on record (at least compared to dar ).
good review somewhere on the wapo site as well.
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This was my tenth Wilco show, and I thought it was the best I've seen since 2005.
The new album material was great, and I enjoyed it more than I expected I would. Personally, I love "Spiders". But the acoustic set to end the night was the highlight for me. Fantastic stuff. It was refreshing to hear different songs than Wilco normally plays in the final encore. Nels was off the chain all night long. It was a real pleasure just to watch him play.
D.A.R. sounded great. Kudos to the sound engineers.
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I echo what craig and ed said about the Wilco show. I've lost count of how many Wilco shows I've been to, it all starts to blur together. I'll guess ten or 12. Great show. Star Wars set was tolerable. Nels was awesome. Acoustic set was awesome. Space Oddity was a natural fit, I was close to tearing up. Thought I was going to have a "I got to hang out with some of the Wilco guys" story to share (or not share), but that never materialized.
I remember when my wife played some Wilco for her guitar playing dad and he commented on Nels' playing..."He's good. He's not trying to blow anybody away, but he's good." Well consider me blown away, pops.
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D.A.R. sounded great.
That is something you do not hear everyday.
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D.A.R. sounded great.
That is something you do not hear everyday.
I agree, the sound was very good.
It was my first DAR show since 1998, and I kept thinking during the show, "Why is everyone always bitching about the DAR sound?"
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It was my first DAR show since 1998, and I kept thinking during the show, "Why is everyone always bitching about the DAR sound?"
it's an acoustically challenging room. the techs need to know what they are doing. it can sound great in the right hands, or it can sound awful in the wrong ones.
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Yeah, after seeing several shows that sounded just abysmal there, I couldn't believe it when I went to Belle & Sebastian and it sounded amazing. I was almost as impressed as I am right now for knowing how to spell abysmal
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i am not sure this is what happened, but imp will take the pa system out of the lincoln and put it in con hall for shows. i think the 930 pa is actually more powerful than the lincolns.
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wow.. looks like i missed a great time to watch the stupor bowl.. i feel pretty stupid now..did they play heavy metal drummer acoustic?
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My husband proposed while Yankee Hotel Foxtrot was playing :) An old co-worker of mine is friends with them somehow, and he got a playbill signed for us a few years back.
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So I thought this was a better than average wilco show full of energy and the sound was awesome
I think I'm in the double digits too...personally I'd prefer those tours with Jay B, but that's never going to happen again
I did really enjoy the new stuff at the beginning of the set..but I did start to get bored around track 7
I was in dead center ...but last row of the orch and it really sounded clean, not the muddy experience I've had previously at DAR
As usual, Tweedy had some great banter and had the crowd cracking up
Box Full of Letters was really great and a much bigger rendition than the original
probably would have liked a few/different tracks from AM/BT/ST
not a single Woody or UT song...but I'm old and like the early stuff
that last acoustic set was really fantastic
Misunderstood->War on War->It's Just that simple (John Stirratt was awesome!)->shot in the arm->Space Oddity
That just blew me away, will Nels on the steel lap just going off
So freaking good. Would have been happy just catching that
I was recently commenting that there are almost no good Bowie covers...this is my new exception
What a great version of Space Oddity...perfect way to end the night
Nels is just bonkers sometimes, just going off in this crazy feedback and speedy licks. Honestly it starting to get a little old...but that's how the songs have been for the last decade
Jeff did get some pretty hard jamming on a few
Glenn is so fun to watch and listen and his stuff on the new album is just great
cool merch and thankfully none said STARWARS (I'm sure they regret the snarky pick for an album title)
they had a great faded green hoodie with this on the back for $50 celebrating 20 years of wilco
if I wasn't broke would have bought
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edit...of course the next night
I Got You (At the End of the Century)
Outtasite (Outta Mind)
Red-Eyed and Blue
I'm always in love
But the acoustic set was only 3 songs and no Space Oddity
Edit 2...also saw tix on seatgeek going for $16 before the show and saw a bunch of empty seats (the row I was in only had 5 people out of the 15 seats
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for the bit torrent savvy, the Wilco show is up on etree (http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=584925)
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For a band I've admittedly seen too many times, I have to say looking at these sets is pretty uninspiring.
I find Nels pretty tedious after all these years.
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For a band I've admittedly seen too many times, I have to say looking at these sets is pretty uninspiring.
I find Nels pretty tedious after all these years.
I actually love the restraint Nels shows within Wilco. He overwhelmed the Geraldine Fibbers when he joined that band. And I'm sure there's some technical merit to his solo stuff if you're a subscriber to Guitar World, but I'm a simple man and I find it too challenging to wrap my head around.
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For a band I've admittedly seen too many times, I have to say looking at these sets is pretty uninspiring.
I find Nels pretty tedious after all these years.
unfortunately I concur
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For a band I've admittedly seen too many times, I have to say looking at these sets is pretty uninspiring.
I find Nels pretty tedious after all these years.
I actually love the restraint Nels shows within Wilco. He overwhelmed the Geraldine Fibbers when he joined that band. And I'm sure there's some technical merit to his solo stuff if you're a subscriber to Guitar World, but I'm a simple man and I find it too challenging to wrap my head around.
Nels shows restraint? My last Wilco show was either the Strathmore show or MPP (whichever one was last) and it was basically just Nels wavering all over the stage slamming his whammy bar. I'm just tired of that really loud crescendo type jam they seem to do in every single song. I can kind of dig his quieter more subtle moments.
Re: Guitar geeks such as your father in law. My dad is a pretty outstanding geetar player and I took him to the MPP show and he had pretty similar thoughts re: Nels, sort of one trick pony esque. Not that my opinion or my dad's matters.
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For me, what he does in Wilco still works. I understand not everyone would agree.
I think his short blasts work as part of the songs.
I would hate to see him solo though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djzslrQrTyI
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With the exception of Living Colour at the club three years ago, the last live rock show I saw was Nirvana in support of In Utero (Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, 10/23/1993 supposedly the only known live performance of ?You Know You?re Right). I've attempted many shows since but always bailed at the last moment. Some I regret (2 PIL shows, a Twighlight Singers/ Margot and the Nuclear So & Sos show), others dodging a bullet (Hole at the club 6/27/10).
But tonight I took a chance at bought a ticket to the Spiders/graveyard show. Long story short it made me realize what I've been missing all these years.
[kids younger than me] + [musical style older than me] = amazeballs
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What did you do during all of those years, not go to shows?
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What did you do during all of those years, not go to shows?
i came out of the closet at 21 (1993) and started frequenting gay clubs/bars and they're not exactly fond of rock music. Also, being Chicago, House music is VERY important. I started dj'ing, eventually moved to DC continuing on the dj'ing path, and didn't really rediscover rock until a few years ago. Sure I kept up on some more of the mainstream stuff ( Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Stone Temple Pilots, Alice in Chains) but I didn't pay much attention to the underground stuff
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With the exception of Living Colour at the club three years ago, the last live rock show I saw was Nirvana in support of In Utero (Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, 10/23/1993 supposedly the only known live performance of ?You Know You?re Right). I've attempted many shows since but always bailed at the last moment. Some I regret (2 PIL shows, a Twighlight Singers/ Margot and the Nuclear So & Sos show), others dodging a bullet (Hole at the club 6/27/10).
But tonight I took a chance at bought a ticket to the Spiders/graveyard show. Long story short it made me realize what I've been missing all these years.
[kids younger than me] + [musical style older than me] = amazeballs
Glad you liked them I've seen them three times and they always deliver. How was the attendance? I thought the price tag was a bit steep. I had to work until 10pm so had no chance of getting to check them out this time around. Go see more shows man, you won't regret it.
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Go see more shows (at smallish venues like 9:30 and below )man, you won't regret it.
FTFY
but the truth!
typically my only regret is my bank statement
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How was the attendance?
It was slow to build, but eventually was a very respectable size. I guess being an early show definitely prevented people from attending.
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Go see more shows (at smallish venues like 9:30 and below )man, you won't regret it.
but the truth!
This is where I pull out my elitist attitude toward music. I don't generally attend large venue events A) because of ticket prices and B) I'm not interested in sitting in the nosebleeds staring at ants on a stage a mile away. I want to be part of what's going on on stage. The only large venue I can recall ever attending was the first Lollapalooza. And I mean, at that time who wouldn't? Even by today's standards that would be a freaking amazing line-up.
That being said the current exceptions would be Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters and QOTSA just because I've never seen them before.
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QOTSA is great in any size venue I've seen them in pretty much every type of place except a tiny bar or house show haha. Next time they come 'round pull the trigger on a ticket.
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that last acoustic set was really fantastic
Misunderstood->War on War->It's Just that simple (John Stirratt was awesome!)->shot in the arm->Space Oddity
That just blew me away, will Nels on the steel lap just going off
So freaking good. Would have been happy just catching that
I was recently commenting that there are almost no good Bowie covers...this is my new exception
What a great version of Space Oddity...perfect way to end the night
Looks like tiny desk will have a great recording....relaxer did you catch this??
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Dang...Atlanta got a killer end of the show
Red-Eyed and Blue
I Got You (At the End of the Century)
Outtasite (Outta Mind)
Encore (acoustic):
Misunderstood
Hate It Here
Casino Queen
Passenger Side
California Stars
A Shot in the Arm
Space Oddity
as hutch aways says...DC got screwed again
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11 pm curfew? ::)
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11 pm curfew? ::)
mighta been
they started at 8:30 and didn't take much of a break between sets
I think they were done at 10:30
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11 pm curfew? ::)
mighta been
they started at 8:30 and didn't take much of a break between sets
I think they were done at 10:30
10:45
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So Pissed Jeans was pretty rad last night. Do kids still say rad?
Anyway I'm now totally in love with their guitarist.
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Kurt Vile was in good form last night. The sound lacked punch until halfway through the set, tho. Can't explain, exactly, but the band sounded dull until after his first "acoustic break". Things improved noticeably at that point.
While I enjoy his albums his vocal style got kind of monotonous. The crowd was DC-style subdued. Glad I caught him but I'm not sure I'd go see him again anytime soon.
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well, darn. I love him, and is wrong of me to sort of think of him, as my jay reatard soft core rock replacement?
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Come to Grief was nasty. They sold out the Sidebar and it was a filthy, crusty show. I Absolutely loved it. Ilsa continues to get better every time I see them too.
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Agreed. Expectations for Come to Grief were pretty high and they didn't disappoint. Ilsa was solid, as always. I was there primarily to see D.O.C. and they were the highlight for me.
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first time seeing Prince Rama last night and I absolutely loved them. Love the whole 'now age' aesthetic.
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first time seeing Prince Rama last night and I absolutely loved them. Love the whole 'now age' aesthetic.
this act has been on my list for a while and things keep coming up when they are here (which is pretty often)
I'm determined to catch them this year
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Looks like tiny desk will have a great recording....relaxer did you catch this??
I did not go to see this, I knew it would be a clusterfuck nightmare and the prospect of seeing Wilco in the middle of the day just didn't motivate me enough to walk up the stairs.
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Looks like tiny desk will have a great recording....relaxer did you catch this??
I did not go to see this, I knew it would be a clusterfuck nightmare and the prospect of seeing Wilco in the middle of the day just didn't motivate me enough to walk up the stairs.
don't even say shit like that
it'd be better if you said you had to go to the Dr to get a shot of penicillin
or you for got your Depends and shit your pants 20 mins before they went on
but that you couldn't be bothered to walk up a flight of steps, man that's just rubbing your NPR privilege in our faces
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speaking of pbs, I want to know what happened to the little eleven year old girl ("children express" reporter suki chong, I think her name is) who interviewed dan quayle, in the eighties, for what I think was some pbs show. she was ruthless for a kid and I am sure she had to go far in the field. or she is a teacher ready to retire . . . what do I know.
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Looks like tiny desk will have a great recording....relaxer did you catch this??
I did not go to see this, I knew it would be a clusterfuck nightmare and the prospect of seeing Wilco in the middle of the day just didn't motivate me enough to walk up the stairs.
don't even say shit like that
it'd be better if you said you had to go to the Dr to get a shot of penicillin
or you for got your Depends and shit your pants 20 mins before they went on
but that you couldn't be bothered to walk up a flight of steps, man that's just rubbing your NPR privilege in our faces
HeLLO, it's two flights of stairs. And sometimes a man has to ask himself "Do I want to walk up two flights of stairs to see the Pixies play for free? Or do I want to stay right here and finish this monthly budget forecast?" I mean, this status isn't going to report itself!
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Plus Wilco are terrible.
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Yeah that too
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The Conan/Serial Hawk show at the Ottobar was one of the loudest I have ever heard. The whole venue was shaking; my body was shaking; it was just this wall of sound that you could not escape, totally brutal and awesome.
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The Conan/Serial Hawk show at the Ottobar was one of the loudest I have ever heard. The whole venue was shaking; my body was shaking; it was just this wall of sound that you could not escape, totally brutal and awesome.
I knew that would be a good one. Everyone said Conan was amazing at MDF. I was stuck at work until 10pm. I hope they come around again soon.
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Are you going to the show at SoundStage on Thursday? Heavy ass lineup.
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I would if I had work off. I saw Immortal several years ago and they were awesome. If Abbath has the same energy then you are in for a treat. I always hate missing HoF. There are so many great shows coming up and I wish I can make them all.
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Plus Wilco are terrible.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/03/10/magazine/25-songs-that-tell-us-where-music-is-going.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fmagazine&action=click&contentCollection=magazine®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront&_r=0#/wilco-one-sunday-morning
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I fell asleep
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I fell asleep
That one hour lost does make a difference.
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The Oneohitrix Point Never show at the ottobar last night was pretty good - a lot more vocals than I was expecting - and he also had a dude playing some sort of midi guitar on stage with him.
Doors
We're supposed to open at 8pm, so i got there at 9pm to find a line wrapped down around the back ally of the ottobar - didn't get in until about 9:30. Show started at 9:50 with Jason Lescalleet - he was pretty cool - tape loop noise basically.
OPN were good, not mind blowing or anything (unlike Ben frost, who blew my mind and I'll be seeing in a few weeks)
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Crap. The thing I was doing last night ended at around 9:45, and I thought that is when OPN would be taking the stage (and did not check Facebook or anything). I could have made it with only missing Jason's set.
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Jason's twitter name is @tapeloops
yeah, pretty good show...I'd give it a 7/10.
Show started at 9:50 with Jason Lescalleet - he was pretty cool - tape loop noise basically.
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Jason's twitter name is @tapeloops
yeah, pretty good show...I'd give it a 7/10.
Show started at 9:50 with Jason Lescalleet - he was pretty cool - tape loop noise basically.
I take it you were at the Rangda show as well? Didn't see you or azaghal1981, but I was all the way in the back. Thought it was pretty good, would have preferred if they played a venue that had a stage though i guess
i didn't make it to the snails show because it was sold out
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Yeah I was at the Rangda show...I actually walked in around 10:35 pm and they were already playing.
Loved the show, much better and longer than their set at Golden West in 2010.
Azaghal was there.
killsaly wasn't. He only goes to local shows.
You should get the ottobar pass next year!
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^ It is shit posts like that one that are keeping you out of the inner circle.
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After 25 years I finally saw TSP and thoroughly enjoyed it. Well worth the price.
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Louis CK Friday was an absolute riot.
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Louis CK Friday was an absolute riot.
I streamed one of his specials last night on Amazon Prime. Didn't have to pay a dime or leave my couch.
For about the first 25 minutes, I didn't laugh once. For the last 30+ minutes, I laughed consistently, sometimes hard.
I also watched Trumbo on SAturday night, so it was a bit of a LCK weekend for me.
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I bet. Too bad they announced the late show around 4:30 pm when I was on my way home from work......oh well, next time.
Louis CK Friday was an absolute riot.
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I bet. Too bad they announced the late show around 4:30 pm when I was on my way home from work......oh well, next time.
Louis CK Friday was an absolute riot.
He's about to announce a major tour. Supposedly very soon. So you'll have another opportunity.
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Last night I was out with anime girl on H Street and after dinner we were trying to decide what to do. Checked the RnR Hotel's site and saw that the Legendary Shack Shakers were about to start, and for only $14.
We walked in, they started like 5 minutes later and they KILLED it. It was so good I couldn't believe it. Didn't know their music beyond a vague idea that they were in the same wheelhouse as Reverend Horton Heat, and by god what a good show. We danced our ASSES off. Granted we were drunk and high as hell, so John Tesh might have blown us away, but c'mon, it was amped up RAWKabilly with a psycho front man who appeared to be masturbating himself throughout 60% of the show.
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Last night I was out with anime girl on H Street and after dinner we were trying to decide what to do. Checked the RnR Hotel's site and saw that the Legendary Shack Shakers were about to start, and for only $14.
We walked in, they started like 5 minutes later and they KILLED it. It was so good I couldn't believe it. Didn't know their music beyond a vague idea that they were in the same wheelhouse as Reverend Horton Heat, and by god what a good show. We danced our ASSES off. Granted we were drunk and high as hell, so John Tesh might have blown us away, but c'mon, it was amped up RAWKabilly with a psycho front man who appeared to be masturbating himself throughout 60% of the show.
Was he pulling out his pubes and throwing them at the crowd? Been there, done that (as a crowd member, not a pubethrower). Like 10+ years ago. It's a shame what passes for talent these days. Buddy Holly rolls in his grave.
Edit: but i can totally see how their schtick might impress some people, at least for five minutes or so.
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Last night I was out with anime girl on H Street and after dinner we were trying to decide what to do. Checked the RnR Hotel's site and saw that the Legendary Shack Shakers were about to start, and for only $14.
We walked in, they started like 5 minutes later and they KILLED it. It was so good I couldn't believe it. Didn't know their music beyond a vague idea that they were in the same wheelhouse as Reverend Horton Heat, and by god what a good show. We danced our ASSES off. Granted we were drunk and high as hell, so John Tesh might have blown us away, but c'mon, it was amped up RAWKabilly with a psycho front man who appeared to be masturbating himself throughout 60% of the show.
wow..I have to check this out...
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I'm glad someone went to the Shack Shakers. If i wasn't at Damaged City Fest I would have been there. They are great fun live. It is a shame Duane Denison isn't in the band currently though. He gave their sound a little extra oomph. Did they play "Blood on The Bluegrass"? That's my jam.
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the shack shakers have always been on my 'need to see one of these days' list
but never manage to get the chance
one of these days
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Holy shit, I had no idea that Duane Denison was associated with them. If he'd stepped out on stage, *I* would have been the one with his hands in his pants the whole show.
And a blessing/curse of that show was that it was half-full so we could really get our collective chickenbutts moving.
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Holy shit, I had no idea that Duane Denison was associated with them. If he'd stepped out on stage, *I* would have been the one with his hands in his pants the whole show.
Really? I also had no idea! Duane teaches guitar online through lessonface.com I've considered this many time just never followed through. https://www.lessonface.com/music-instructor/duane-denison
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DD also previously played guitar with Bobby Bare Jr.
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I'm glad someone went to the Shack Shakers. If i wasn't at Damaged City Fest I would have been there. They are great fun live. It is a shame Duane Denison isn't in the band currently though. He gave their sound a little extra oomph. Did they play "Blood on The Bluegrass"? That's my jam.
I fairly recently met a guy who used to play guitar for them...David Lee. Sold him a motorcycle. Nice guy.
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The Melvins were in top form. A +. It definitely blew away the only other time I saw them, in 2013 at the Ottobar. Napalm Death were heavy as hell, and their frontman was extremely charismatic. It was great chatting with showlistdc and Unsanity; and briefly meeting StonetheCrow.
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I'll agree on the Melvins. Last time I saw them was their 30th anniversary tour also at 9:30 but this show really blew that one out of the water. I can't say for sure this was my favorite time seeing them but man oh man it was a great set. Dale Crover's drums sounded absolutely massive. Melt-Banana and Napalm Death were also pretty damn great as usual.
It was certainly good chatting with you as well Killsaly and Showlist. This concert really brought out a great cross section of people. I knew so many other attendees! It warms my heart that these three bands can bring a community together.
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I'm sure Melt Banana sounded incredible on the 930 PA :)
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Thanks again to Killsaly for the hooK up. I figured playing with Napalm Death meant the Melvins would have to bring their A game. They did not disappoint.
First time seeing ND and they were simply great. A very diverse crowd but I guess that's expected from a band that's ~30 years old at this point.
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been eying this for a couple months, but now the show is over it's up for sale
http://www.munsterstudio.com/shop/product/melvinsnapalm-death#prettyPhoto
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Did I miss it??
we didn't get an Ace Frehley post show report from Hutch???!
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Did I miss it??
we didn't get an Ace Frehley post show report from Hutch???!
all i got was grief and buzzkillers regarding Ace so no soup for any of you....
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Did I miss it??
we didn't get an Ace Frehley post show report from Hutch???!
all i got was grief and buzzkillers regarding Ace so no soup for any of you....
so he sucked, huh? :P
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I ended up going to Ace, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. And it wasn't just the beer. Probably shouldn't have been so close to the marshall stacks, took a few days for my ears to recover.
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Did I miss it??
we didn't get an Ace Frehley post show report from Hutch???!
all i got was grief and buzzkillers regarding Ace so no soup for any of you....
I wanted to hear about it.
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Did I miss it??
we didn't get an Ace Frehley post show report from Hutch???!
all i got was grief and buzzkillers regarding Ace so no soup for any of you....
I have heard the show was terrible. He even cancelled the next date of the tour because he or someone in his crew got real messed up in D.C.
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Did I miss it??
we didn't get an Ace Frehley post show report from Hutch???!
all i got was grief and buzzkillers regarding Ace so no soup for any of you....
I wanted to hear about it.
...yes I've probably mocked you at one point on this topic...but that's what friends a for
but I am interested to hear
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Yeah, I want to hear about Ace too. I was tempted to go to that. I never mocked you!
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my guitar teacher went to Ace and said it was awesome, but that's all I got
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I'll bet everyone's guitar teacher was at the show.
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I'll bet everyone's guitar teacher was at the show.
i'll bet not, but i won't elaborate lest i be shouted down by the devoted masses...
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I'll bet everyone's guitar teacher was at the show.
i'll bet not, but i won't elaborate lest i be shouted down by the devoted masses...
I really don't care anymore.. you are a buzzkiller...next time you're excited about a show I'll be looking forward to crapping all over it.. NOT.
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At least you do not have Vas Deferns sending you messages on Facebook shitting on almost every single show you want to go to!
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At least you do not have Vas Deferns sending you messages on Facebook shitting on almost every single show you want to go to!
this is true.. I do not know this side of Vas....
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At least you do not have Vas Deferns sending you messages on Facebook shitting on almost every single show you want to go to!
you can come here for that
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I'll bet everyone's guitar teacher was at the show.
i'll bet not, but i won't elaborate lest i be shouted down by the devoted masses...
I really don't care anymore.. you are a buzzkiller...next time you're excited about a show I'll be looking forward to crapping all over it.. NOT.
apparently your victimhood prevents you from remembering what i said, so here's a recap:
i have no doubt that frehley put on a great show. he's been doing it for some 50 years so he knows how to work a crowd. i hope you and all in attendance had a blast. i would like to read your review (and i said as much previously).
what i have a problem with - and it's an opinion - is the notion that he is a guitar god. anyone who learns about enough playing the sixes quickly realizes that frehley - and in fact all KISS guitarists - isn't mind-blowing. it is certainly very effective and KISS wouldn't be KISS if they had malmsteen instead of frehley. but to say that every band that plays on the 930 stage worships his guitar playing, or that every guitar teacher is lining up for that show... no. that's it.
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At least you do not have Vas Deferns sending you messages on Facebook shitting on almost every single show you want to go to!
this is true.. I do not know this side of Vas....
He loves sending me messages telling me how much {insert random artist I am digging or about to see} is terrible. He also likes to tell me when his other friends have a negative opinion on something I am digging or about to go see.
It is basically daily. I have told him that I do not care about other peoples' opinions on music (this includes professional writers and anyone else), if I like something I like it, but that has not dissuaded him from messaging me with his hate. He does it because he knows I do not like it.
you can come here for that
Not the same. Vas is tame on here (as admittedly I am too, I try to be nice).
I am not saying I am a saint! I talk shit about stuff he likes too, but usually only when I am bored or he is being relentless in his attacks.
Also, he is a really good friend of mine, my comment was not an attack on Vas, just saying that is what I have to deal with.
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Hate to disagree with you Sweets but Vinnie Vincent was a genuine guitar god, albeit a lower tier one but that's just on account of not hooking up with the right group, and he was their guitar player for 2-3 years, including the Lick It Up album.
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ah, good point. VV was indeed up there.
and, for the record, you do not hate disagreeing with me.
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Lissie at the club will definitely be in my top five favorite sets of the year. A +
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Ok...made a comment about kil and the lis show
thinking he was saying the comment before he attended the show...then looked it up and it was last night
so felt pretty stupid
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Yes, I posted that after the show... Basically as soon as I got home. I thought her and her band were wonderful. I even was choked up a bit during three of the songs.
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Why am I not at Coachella??? Seal (a personal favorite) joined Gallant for a couple songs...
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Jesus, the Feelies just would NOT stop, definitely got my money's worth tonight.... seeing the 9:15 start time, I figured they'd play maybe a couple hours and I'd be home by midnight.... famous last words, they didn't stop playing until around 12:30am and I got home at 1:30.... :)
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The DC Brau party was off the chain. The beers were good and the bands were great. Anyone else go?
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Jesus, the Feelies just would NOT stop, definitely got my money's worth tonight.... seeing the 9:15 start time, I figured they'd play maybe a couple hours and I'd be home by midnight.... famous last words, they didn't stop playing until around 12:30am and I got home at 1:30.... :)
I think it is a Jersey thing.
Fun show.
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iggy was phenomenal..really a desert island show.....nice to see bearman before show.. i had to skideedle to my sister's home in bumfuck west philly to pick up my mom so could not hang after show... i taped show but had input level set a bit low...can't believe he played repo man! and most of the idiot, lust for life and half of new album.. amazing set list.. homme and band were great.. fertita too... and the drummer ... and no, i did not meet iggy.. didn't try really...just was not meant to be this time.. iggy is still performing at an amazing level.. and the venue was wonderful...
i hope the iggy show comes to dc.. i understand they are negotiating to play argentina later in the year.. so maybe they'll end with playin a few more shows in the US and seth can book it....i'd go see it again....
bowie's ghost was definitely felt at the show..at least for me..
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Yeah man I agree about David Bowie's presence being felt. I felt it during China Girl big time.
Repo Man was my favorite song of the night fir sure. Love the movie and really hoped for that one.
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kind of crazy... iggy played 6 of 8 songs from the idiot..7 of 9 from lust of life.. and 8 of 9 from the new album.. plus repo man.. and that was the set list.. really can't do any better than that... iggy was in such high spirits the entire night and radiating such good vibes... while the band was thrilled to be there.. homme took a lot of the real fun guitar parts and the bowie backing vocals.. fertita took some great guitar licks too... you could tell how fertita had a lot more to do with the dead weather sound than i and most have given him credit for (including me).. that high pitched squeal guitar sound is not just jack white's thing... the drummer sounded great.. not sure how he managed it but he really got the sound just like on the records (kind of that processed sound that is pretty unique to those records)... for the band it was the consummate professional gig... not an ounce of alcohol as far as i could see anywhere... homme came out for the encore draggin' on a cigarrette which he quickly put out..
since i consider chuck berry the rock and roll head honcho i was glad to hear iggy introduce one of the new songs talking about how when he was in a band in his early days they had played with chuck berry (obviously he meant not just on the same bill but BACKING chuck which is what so many great american acts did when they were starting..chuck was too lazy and cheap to have his own bands so he would parachute into the gig and a few minutes before the show started a local pickup/opening band with the courage to take the gig would be told to "play chuck berry tunes" behind him.. great recounting of this by springsteen in hail hail rock and roll) .. iggy must have been talking about his first band before the stooges.. The Iguanas.. but i don't think he referred to them by name... it is amazing how much the lineage of rock and roll goes back to chuck berry...
boy is iggy short next to josh homme... at times looked like half his height!
i wonder if i have ever seen the same musician twice and had them play entirely different set lists.. cause there was not one song in common with the 2007 set at the 930 with the stooges.. not too many musicians could pull that off and have it work for me...
i would be shocked if they don't put out a live dvd from this tour after its done...
like i hinted before.. real great of homme to basically oversee this well deserved iggy victory lap focusing on what i would call his post-punk music..from crafting the new album which really sounds of a piece with the idiot/lust for life to overseeing pop's band... i mean its not a small project. basically homme is devoting months to this...huge kudos to him
so many thoughts go through one's mind.. how much would ian curtis have dug checking out this show?
i didn't really like the show poster or i would have bought it... even though i'm not a poster guy it would have been a nice memento.. of course the lines at the merch table were crazy...
this was the rare show were you went into it with very very high expectations and it did not dissapoint..which is hard to pull off...
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I did not realize but it seems like most of Iggy's European dates don't include Homme?
also damn matt sweeney looks old!
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I have to echo everything hutch said. I'm still at a loss for words about how truly excellent it was...I thought of Iggy and Bowie as well. I kept thinking of Ian Curtis during that shattering version of "Mass Production"...were those the last notes of music he heard when he was on this planet? I couldn't help but think that wasn't lost on the band.
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Jesus, the Feelies just would NOT stop, definitely got my money's worth tonight.... seeing the 9:15 start time, I figured they'd play maybe a couple hours and I'd be home by midnight.... famous last words, they didn't stop playing until around 12:30am and I got home at 1:30.... :)
I truly never tire of seeing the Feelies. Amazing turnout too, that was by far the most folks I've seen at one of their shows since they started playing again in 2008. Really great performance as usual and I'm thinking the new LP will have some great tunes.
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Amazing turnout too, that was by far the most folks I've seen at one of their shows since they started playing again in 2008.
that is great to read.. i was bummed to miss it due to family commitments....won't miss them the next time.. maybe word is spreading about how good their shows are...
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Jesus, the Feelies just would NOT stop, definitely got my money's worth tonight.... seeing the 9:15 start time, I figured they'd play maybe a couple hours and I'd be home by midnight.... famous last words, they didn't stop playing until around 12:30am and I got home at 1:30.... :)
I truly never tire of seeing the Feelies. Amazing turnout too, that was by far the most folks I've seen at one of their shows since they started playing again in 2008. Really great performance as usual and I'm thinking the new LP will have some great tunes.
Great show. Left before the final 2 song encore. Was. Just. Too. Tired.
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Bruuuucccceee in Baltimore...drops mike.
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Dag Nasty last night was pretty fuckin awesome. When I was 16 and missed the cubby bear gig I never realized it would be 28 years before I had the opportunity to see them. When the show was first announced I was really hoping that they were going to have Dave Smalley on vocals, not a big fan of the Dag With Shawn version of Can I Say. But he changed my mind last night, he's amazing live. And of course, Brian Baker. I mean, what else can you say?
Now, I'm not normally one to doubt how much of a fan anyone might be about any given band, but as I saw it, roughly 75% of the crowd just stood there staring at the stage, not even bobbing their heads, and giving a golf clap in between songs. I didn't get the feeling that they were there because they like the band. Like the guy next to me... he just stood there motionless the entire time EXCEPT when they covered Minor Threat, but after that he pulled out his cell phone and left. Didn't make sense to me. I'm not saying they had to be moshing and stage diving, cause well, the median age appeared to be about 45 and that could kill most of us, but show some excitement dammit! And kudos to the old farts that WHERE moshing and crowd surfing. I hope you're not TOO sore today lol.
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When I was about 20 (close to 49 now) I went to a bunch of hardcore shows for a year or two. I felt too old and out of place then, I can't imagine how out of place I'd feel now! Though, it was a fun scene to observe, and it was fun for a shy introverted boy who wasn't getting laid much to rub against other boys and even (gasp, woohoo) the occasional girl.
I should have written down the names of the bands I saw, they all kind of blur together at this point. Dag Nasty may have been one of them. Fugazi definitely was.
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Now, I'm not normally one to doubt how much of a fan anyone might be about any given band, but as I saw it, roughly 75% of the crowd just stood there staring at the stage, not even bobbing their heads, and giving a golf clap in between songs.
You must not go to many shows in DC. That describes 90% of the crowds at 90% of the DC shows that I attend.
Though, it was a fun scene to observe, and it was fun for a shy introverted boy who wasn't getting laid much to rub against other boys and even (gasp, woohoo) the occasional girl.
I know you probably did not mean it this way, but you sound like you are bragging about molesting people.
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Dag Nasty last night was pretty fuckin awesome. When I was 16 and missed the cubby bear gig I never realized it would be 28 years before I had the opportunity to see them. When the show was first announced I was really hoping that they were going to have Dave Smalley on vocals, not a big fan of the Dag With Shawn version of Can I Say. But he changed my mind last night, he's amazing live. And of course, Brian Baker. I mean, what else can you say?
Now, I'm not normally one to doubt how much of a fan anyone might be about any given band, but as I saw it, roughly 75% of the crowd just stood there staring at the stage, not even bobbing their heads, and giving a golf clap in between songs. I didn't get the feeling that they were there because they like the band. Like the guy next to me... he just stood there motionless the entire time EXCEPT when they covered Minor Threat, but after that he pulled out his cell phone and left. Didn't make sense to me. I'm not saying they had to be moshing and stage diving, cause well, the median age appeared to be about 45 and that could kill most of us, but show some excitement dammit! And kudos to the old farts that WHERE moshing and crowd surfing. I hope you're not TOO sore today lol.
First off it was an Epic show...Can I say was on very heavy rotation in my headphones and at the ramp in the mid-to-late 80s
hadn't really listened to it since the 80's but started again a few weeks back and still love it
At that time, while I was a huge DC and NYC hardcore fan, I didn't catch that many shows while a rabid fan living close to the epicenter hardcore (NYC --the dc bands came up all the time)
(still lamenting that 30 years later)
So Dag was always a bucket list band (with Rollins BF and Bifaria DKs) to see live
and yes Dave Smally is really the voice IMO...although listening to it today, I didn't realize how much he sounded like Ian (and Ian produced that album)
But I listened to the Dag with Shaun stuff and started coming around
I though he did a fantastic job on the vox
but the rest of the band was just stellar...BB's guitar work sounded fuckin' awesome and just made me smile a huge grin
Bass and drums were great too
I love how a sold out show at the black cat is not crazy packed unlike a sold out show at 930
the crowd....man I was really surprised, in that they were a seminal DC/HC band and that there would be some rabid old school fans. Kinda shocked how laid back most of the crowd was
I was mid way back dead center and I could see the front was rocking it out, singing along and raising their hands at the appropriated times
and there was a little crowd surfing (which is forbidden as posted at the entrance ;))
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Was nice we got Little Friend by Minor Threat!
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Really great Bob Mould show last night. :)
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Really great Bob Mould show last night. :)
agreed... I had a blast.
1. I can't believe Ted Leo doesn't tour with back-up guitar lol
2. Bob's a pretty big guy, kind of awkward and lurchy, and I swear there were a couple of times as he would start circling the stage that he was going to fall and break a hip lol
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Really great Bob Mould show last night. :)
Such a great show; and Bob's energy is truly inspiring for us older gents.
Here is the Ramones cover they did, Wurster on Vocals, Ted Leo on Drums.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otPS8F1Cv2U
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Really great Bob Mould show last night. :)
Such a great show; and Bob's energy is truly inspiring for us older gents.
Here is the Ramones cover they did, Wurster on Vocals, Ted Leo on Drums.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otPS8F1Cv2U
I'm not sure what my problem is and I keep missing his shows
tons of sugar and Du
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Really great Bob Mould show last night. :)
Such a great show; and Bob's energy is truly inspiring for us older gents.
Here is the Ramones cover they did, Wurster on Vocals, Ted Leo on Drums.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otPS8F1Cv2U
I'm not sure what my problem is and I keep missing his shows
tons of sugar and Du
Loved the new LP material. I think it fits seamlessly with the other songs. Jon Wurster can bash the hell out of a Husker Du tune. I'm amazed at his versatility. One night he finished a Mountain Goats show, the next night he started the Bob Mould tour. They don't really rehearse as a band. What you see on stage is natural chemistry, and that's incredible to me. "In a Free Land" in particular was wonderful to hear. Super fun to talk to folks after the show...nice to see Brendan Canty and Laura & Betsy from Ex Hex too. When you talk to those gals, you realize how truly rock'n'roll they are. Everyone was in such a good mood. I think that because the band were in Minneapolis the day Prince died, it sort of set a tone for these shows and the band seemed incredibly grateful and humbled.
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saw Bunny Wailer last night...I think but am not sure the last time he was in the area was 2006 at Wolftrap and I always kicked myself for missing that...
anyways he played the Howard and i got a ticket on goldstar for about $9 all in...
he played a very similar set list to this 2014 show
http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/bunny-wailer/2014/paradiso-amsterdam-netherlands-3bceb888.html
the early songs from blackheart man were played as part of a medley which was a bummer for me as i love those songs and wanted to hear them fully fleshed out.... meanwhile a bunch of bob marley and tosh covers were played in full....
i really appreciated the 930 listing set times on day of show when the howard said doors 7 show 8.. i got there 820.. an "opening band" was finishing up (opener had not been mentioned anywhere..)..they must have finished about 845 or so and then the long unbearable wait until about 1030... not a good night not to be drinking.maybe they wanted to push drinks given attendance was not all that (they closed the upstairs off- it did end up filling up pretty good in the stage level)... anyways band comes on..full band! three horns, two keyboards, drummer, guitar, bassist and 2 backing vocalists.. then bunny comes on... not much left of his curt mayfield-ish falsettoish croon .. wailer came out in full regalia.. apparently he is known as "the emperor" and he looked the part... i thought he did a great job with the limited pipes he has left... all the usual reggae show annoyances were there: the "are you allright out there?" permanent shout-outs.. the overbearing synthesized keyboards... but in spite of it all i enjoyed myself... the crowd was really into it.. lots of people from the caribbean or whatever.. a ton of men and women really dressed up nice... a lot of rastas....i did not see ian mackaye or HR........
he played about 90 mimutes.. afterwards i learned that the guitar player used to be in roots radics and is some sort of "legend"..
stood outside his tour bus and got to go in and talk to him briefly and get my 2 records signed..some loser before me had bunny sign about 50 records and bunny obliged... i could not believe it.. i wanted to throttle him hard... he was a serious autograph hound.. the kind that gives people like me a bad name.... no doubt he'll sell this stuff on ebay or to collectors.. his records already had a ton of autographs including lee perry on them.......
bunny is pretty spry for near 70..still some good dance moves
for those that don't know and it seems like many don't bunny wailer was one of the original wailers when they were an impressions-like 3 piece with marley, tosh and bunny.... bunny and bob were early childhood friends in the early 60s.. in fact his dad and bob's mom got married.. pretty close... bunny left the wailers in 73 when chris blackwell focused on bob marley...
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the overbearing synthesized keyboards
good review...but this for me is when Reggae jumped the shark and I could no longer find it enjoyable
I don't know the exact year, but by 1980 possibly earlier, there is almost zero Jamaican music I like
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the overbearing synthesized keyboards
good review...but this for me is when Reggae jumped the shark and I could no longer find it enjoyable
I don't know the exact year, but by 1980 possibly earlier, there is almost zero Jamaican music I like
totally agree although I do like Black Uhuru.. that is the end of the line for me...
maybe the keyboards last night weren't that bad...I don't know.. will have to check my recording some day
I have just become really really paranoid of overbearing keyboards in reggae.. and why do they need two keyboardists always? its not like the stuff is so complex?
the drums were not synthesized..
I'm glad I went but the two hour wait (my fault maybe for not calling the venue) was excrutiating for me.... the highlight for me was the stuff from Blackheart Man which is a roots classic... but I didn't need to hear him sing No woman no cry or Legalize it.. just me... the crowd seemed to love it..
and I can't recall ever being on a tour bus.. he had a real nice room in the back with a full bed.. I think his wife, "The Empress" was the woman sitting with him...
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i guess i would still say toots slays any other golden era reggae performer by a country mile.. at least as of the last time i saw him (pre-richmond throwing vodka bottle and hitting him on head) a few years ago..toots is really amazing.
bunny's live act is better than ziggy marley or lee perry for me..
i'm sure i'm forgetting some reggae acts i've seen . of course bunny's like 11 years younger than lee perry.... its amazing to think bunny is only 69.. its amazing to think bob marley were he alive would be only 71! i wonder if he would be met largely by indifference and be forced to play his "hits" from legend...
i do enjoy hearing/seeing aston familyman barrett playing the bass... he's still worth seeing if you ever see that "the wailers" are coming ....
anyways i was excited to see bunny last night and am glad i went
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saw Youth Code last night and as predicted, Orpheus was the shittiest venue ever to see bands. For anyone that has been there before, the "stage" was the slightly (1/4"?) raised wooden dancefloor. The bands had more space than the people at the show...there was maybe 5 or 6 feet between the "stage" and the bar.
and to top it off, the sound was complete crap. I could barely hear the vocals of the first two bands. Youth Code were better, but at the same time, I could hear Sara screaming over the speakers....like her voice was louder than the speaker output!! Despite the completely shitty sound, Youth Code still managed to KILL IT.
and they promised to come back and do a proper baltimore/DC show (sara kept apologizing over and over for the shitty sound and venue, heh)
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anyone able to compare the 930 Club vs Howard soundsystem?
I noticed the Howard was pretty darn impressive....
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anyone able to compare the 930 Club vs Howard soundsystem?
I noticed the Howard was pretty darn impressive....
I'm no audiophile, but I saw Living Colour at Howard last month and I have no complaints about the system. Loudness was perfect and clear, and considering how much of a shredder Vernon Reid can be, I could hear every note he picked.
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and they promised to come back and do a proper baltimore/DC show (sara kept apologizing over and over for the shitty sound and venue, heh)
Aw man.... Good thing I was not feeling great and decided to bail on it. I saw people in the event page worried about the sound system, sucks to hear they did not do shit about it...
I hope the next Youth Code show is sooner than later. U St, Metro Gallery Ottobar, SoundStage, etc... Any of those venues would sound good with their musical style.
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Local H played with original drummer Joe Daniels at RNR last night. It was really great for longtime fans like myself who missed out on seeing him on his first go around (he left in 2000 I think). They played a set of current tunes with the normal drummer Ryan and then did the entire "As Good As Dead" record with Joe. Followed by an encore with both drummers pounding it out Melvins style to tracks from "Pack Up The Cats". almost 2.5 hours of music. Local H are truly underrated.
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so I heard rollins showed up at the party last night at the Lincoln
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so I heard rollins showed up at the party last night at the Lincoln
which party was this?
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yes indeed Rollins was on hand last night... He's one the hosts that does segments during the episodes.
I'm excited about this series, the first episode is really well done. It's really focused on the bands and their performances, with short interludes with comedians and Seth telling stories he shouldn't tell. Other then the use of arty angles for the interviews, it didn't feel hyper edited like a lot of this sort of things..
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so I heard rollins showed up at the party last night at the Lincoln
which party was this?
The one celebrating Kate and Justin's engagement. Who knew Rollins ran with that crowd?
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It was the screening of the first episode of Live at 930 at the Lincoln..
And I forgot to mention the sound mix for the band's were really good...
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Do we have a Live at 930 thread yet? Should be hitting the PBS airwaves soon...
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Midway BJM post:
I am taking a break. They started at nine and the box office told me they are doing three hours. The band said that they had 40 songs ready and were going to play as many as they can. I am currently drinking rum in the basement bar, silently judging people and listening to random snippets of inanity. Five more minutes and then it's time to take this party back upstairs, where most of the people are listening to loud ass psych.
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I love, to silently judge people. Cheers.
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There are some smelly folks near the front. I think I need to retreat. This fucking hippy was just twirling his greasy ass mane right in my face. Take that shit to Bonnaroo, dude.
Edit, he moved.
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There are people dirty dancing like we are at a Prince show.
Also, a third of the crowd left already. Lame asses.
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There are people dirty dancing like we are at a Prince show.
Also, a third of the crowd left already. Lame asses.
At least you got to see BJM! I was one one lucky ones to fly down to Austin only to hear that Levitation fest was cancelled an hour after I got off the plane.
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Im . . . loving your show posts.
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That definitely sucks, Analog. I was trying to give a ticket away on here earlier but had no takers.
Thanks Walky, I try.
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Damn, he just talked down to a bandmate and made him switch guitars and restart the song. Damn. I might have walked off the stage after that, but maybe this dude was used to it.
And they are asking us do we want more. Maybe: it's been 150 minutes though.
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That definitely sucks, Analog. I was trying to give a ticket away on here earlier but had no takers.
Thanks Walky, I try.
It wasn't so bad. I feel bad for the campers who had no place to stay and had to get an overpriced hotel room last minute. Agreed on the up to date concert posts of Killsaly concert updates.
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Well that was a fun three hours. By the end over half of the people had already left. Anton definitely lived up to his reputation, and talked shit to both audience members and band members. I guess it is his show. I wpuld definitely go see them again and I wish I knew more of their songs - the have a daunting back catalog of music. Anyway the stuff I recognized was great; the new unreleased stuff was great; and the songs I didn't know were also great. The crowd was mostly fine, but like I said, half couldn't hang. "Oh look 9pm start time, it's gonna be an early night Jane." "Cheers Charles, we can go have a nightcap at your place." "Ummmmm it's 11:30, I'm tired." "Right. Let's go."
Their shirt designs were sick. They had this Mickey Mouse one... $40 though. I asked the merch dealer what was up with that, and was told it was a special run of 100. I decided to go with the less expensive but equally tight option of a girl pointing a gun.
Fan rant that I recorded for a few...
Part 1
https://instagram.com/p/BFDhtJcnegw/
Part 2
https://instagram.com/p/BFDhyPsneg7/
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i enjoyed your concert coverage Killsaly.. thanks...
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Really cool show. My 4th BJM show and they haven?t disappointed yet. I left around 11pm because I had to drive back to Richmond after, but I was happy with what I saw. Wish I could?ve stayed longer. Thought the sound was great.
Setlist included (in random order):
Never, Ever (they opened with this, great choice)
Nevertheless
Who?
Whatever Hippie Bitch
Goodbye (Butterfly)
Down (Anton and Joel solo)
That Girl Suicide
Sailor
When Jokers Attack
Anenome
Pish
The most ?Anton? moment of the show was him telling a patron ?Sorry, we don?t take requests, but Spotify takes requests, so fuck off?, or something along those lines. At the halfway point he told the crowd "I'm goign to take a smoke break, just turn that reverb back on, be back in a couple of minutes". He also said that they didn't really have a setlist they go by, they just pick about 40 or so songs and decide right there onstage what to play next. I
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Really cool show. My 4th BJM show and they haven?t disappointed yet. I left around 11pm because I had to drive back to Richmond after, but I was happy with what I saw. Wish I could?ve stayed longer. Thought the sound was great.
Ah man I wish I would have known you were there... I would have liked to ave said hello. They played until 12, which was pretty late even for us that live 30 minutes away.
i enjoyed your concert coverage Killsaly.. thanks...
You are welcome.
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so glad I got a ticket for JohnStabbFundraiser Friday....
obivously sad he passed away but the entire night ended up being pretty special and look I'm home before midnight which is impotrant on Sunday night!
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Tell us more about it?
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Tell us more about it?
yeah inquiring minds want to know
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well i got there and it had sold out.. and i had forgotten to print my ticket and don't have a cell phone currently.. but the black cat people went to the back office and got my ticket.. which was nice
i went in and some band was playing... the opener band.. i think one of the guys in the band works at the record store joint custody...anyways they were fine.... then someone got up and said a few words about john stabb.. there were shirts and posters.. i bought a cool john stabb shirt.. really just to support the family as i have a million shirts... but they did it have it in a medium... got to support that..
then j robbins came up with a band.. i guess he is the guy from jawbox...he did a lot of songs.. i think alec mackaye also joined in for a few songs.. about a song into j robbins the door in the back opens and ian mackaye walks in wearing his unmistakable hat.. takes a spot on the side.. he's really into getting side views isn't he? a few more songs in and thurston moore walks in... i guess alec and j robbins had some nice words to say about stabb.... anyways thurston moore is so talll...so there i am 2 feet from the stage and 15 feet from both thurston and ian..... moore hangs out for most of j robbins set... then j robbins invites ian mackaye to come up.. ian comes up and talks about 5-10 minutes.. says some more really nice stuff about stabb....about the first time they met him.. about when he lived at dischord house... talks bout how he had been seeing him at the hospital...etc.... then i lose track but last songs from j robbins thurston moore comes up and does some punk song.. surely a stabb song but i don't know..i don't know much about the dc scene or bands really...one other guy also talked about how he got to live at the GI house even though he wasn't straight edge.... thurston sang the punk song with the lyrics in his hand
then a break.. moore comes up on stage with a drummer... says some more really nice words about stabb.. then moore does like a 20 minute thing i guess he calls "elegy for john stabb"..... my memory is not very good...as i was pounding the fosters oil cans... anyways it was the typical noise rock thing you'd expect from moore.. but not too loud... kind of soft.. i thought moore would do a full set but i clearly had no idea as the full set was by j robbins... anyways, moore did mention having left the states and settled in london which is why he didn't have a band with him.. i had no idea he had left.. he said something about trump (I guess how we might follow him out).... anyways once moore finished his 20 minute piece which was kind of moving he left the stage and went back.. obviously ian mackaye did not seem to stick around for moore.. but maybe he was just in the back... i went to the back and got thurston to sign my daydream nation (the 4 lp box) which i love...he was super cool...(i thought it might be awkward asking someone to sign at a "wake" so i was not entirely sure).. he told me i have a cool name.. which makes sense given my name is the same as his name! I was like "Thurston, WTF?"....i thanked him for coming. .he said it was nothing and "i would've come at the drop of a hat"
so that was it.. i noticed a lot of familiar faces but i don't know who they were... two people said hi to me but i did not know who they were.. one woman in paritcular when i figure out who it was i'm really going to feel very very stupid...
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note: I did not say "Thurston, WTF?"
sorry for the crap report.. that is all i got.. i did tape the whole thing..but don't know if i'll ever listen to it
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i don't know much about the dc scene or bands really
I'm not trying to be a dick, I am truly curious... with this statement, what was your motivation for going?
I was on the fence for about a week on whether I should go or not. I don't know John, nor have I even owned any GI, then the news of his death surfaced and I suddenly felt that if I would have gone I would have been an outsider/intruder. Kind of like an man showing up at his ex-wife's new wedding.
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i don't know much about the dc scene or bands really
I'm not trying to be a dick, I am truly curious... with this statement, what was your motivation for going?
I was on the fence for about a week on whether I should go or not. I don't know John, nor have I even owned any GI, then the news of his death surfaced and I suddenly felt that if I would have gone I would have been an outsider/intruder. Kind of like an man showing up at his ex-wife's new wedding.
I didn't go, but if I had, my motivation would have been...
1. That my dollars were supporting the family
2. If they wanted it to be a private family/friends only affair, they wouldn't have offered tickets to the public. Everyone was invited, essentially.
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i don't know much about the dc scene or bands really
I'm not trying to be a dick, I am truly curious... with this statement, what was your motivation for going?
I was on the fence for about a week on whether I should go or not. I don't know John, nor have I even owned any GI, then the news of his death surfaced and I suddenly felt that if I would have gone I would have been an outsider/intruder. Kind of like an man showing up at his ex-wife's new wedding.
oh well i know something about it...i have lived in DC since 1993 and seen a lot of DC bands...
my motivation was to support John Stabb's family.. my best friend died of cancer last year...and I thought "hey i can go and it will be kind of like doing something good for my friend and for somebody else".. like good karma.. at the end of the day they were trying to raise money for Stabb's family...they knew he was dying... so I wouldn't let the feeling like an "outsider" ever get in the way of doing a solid.. i mean they defintely wanted people to come.. my guess is if they had gotten more people they might have moved it upstairs.. it was a fundraiser
my second motivation was i like the black cat dc scene so i thought this was a good chance to be a part of that.... for example i didn't know much about scream but then went to see them in 2009 at the black cat and it was one of the best shows i've ever seen...and i liked seeing the dc scene and being a part of it..if only through the viewfinder
my third motivation was i saw thurston moore was playing and i've seen him a few times and always enjoyed it
my fourth motivation was if i don't get out of my house soon i'm going to go postal..
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ALso, i might have felt maybe a bit more conflicted about going if i had bought my ticket after learning of his death.. but i bought it before his death...I really just thought to myself "they're having a local benefit concerning cancer" and there will be music and its a DC scene thing and its only $15... its not as if they're asking for a lot.. why not go?
I think that was some of my thought process.. but I can expand if necessary.. ;D
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ALso, i might have felt maybe a bit more conflicted about going if i had bought my ticket after learning of his death
my thoughts exactly.
the gofundme page is still up so I'm going to put some money in there.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/dc-punk-vets-pay-tribute-to-john-stabb-schroeder-a-very-strange-local-legend/2016/05/09/727c10e8-15f2-11e6-aa55-670cabef46e0_story.html?hpid=hp_local-news_thurstonmoore-505pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory
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yeah thats kind of how it was.... ;D
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Great double bill last night. Thanks to Seth for booking it.
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Chris Issak last night was fantastic. I can't believe he's almost 60. If anyone is going tonight, you're in for a treat. Definitely worth waiting over 20 years for that concert!
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Babymetal was absolutely insane. 90 minutes of pure joy, and the crowd was a fascinating cross-section of fat ugly metalheads and cartoon-porn anime freaks.
"Awadama Fever" had the entire place just convulsing and going rapeshit. Pure euphoria.
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its like another universe...
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...love it though, glad you had a helluva time...
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Thanks
And cartoon anime girl thought it was super-fabulososo-terrific!!!!! She wore a leather bondage corset, a pink fluffy tutu, thigh-high boots (which took like a fuckin hour to get off) and her hair was done up in about half a dozen pony tails. We were completely bombed on booze, weed and pills and now I have to go up to Silver Spring tonight to get my car, wherever it is
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and now I have to go up to Silver Spring tonight to get my car, wherever it is
probably been towed.
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I parked in a garage around the corner from the Fillmore. You can leave it overnight, can't you? I don't care what it costs, I just don't want the hassle of biking all the way up there and then having to go find the towyard or whatever the hell they call it.
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You can leave it overnight, can't you?
no idea, some lots allow overnight others don't. maybe use google maps, or some other online technology, to figure out the telephone number of the lot and call them?
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it's metered parking starting at 7 AM
I parked in a garage around the corner from the Fillmore. You can leave it overnight, can't you? I don't care what it costs, I just don't want the hassle of biking all the way up there and then having to go find the towyard or whatever the hell they call it.
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Well, we'll see when I get there tonight. These kinds of things usually work out for me though, so I'm not too concerned.
I'm going to live forever you know.
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This relaxer guy, i like him... but but but... why'd you drive, breah?
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And cartoon anime girl thought it was super-fabulososo-terrific!!!!!
What?
Cartoon anime? Anime are cartoons...
Edit: I do realize you might have purposefully tried to sound old...
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And cartoon anime girl thought it was super-fabulososo-terrific!!!!!
What?
Cartoon anime? Anime are cartoons...
Edit: I do realize you might have purposefully tried to sound old...
no one cares about anime semantics, breah.
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I was just curious as to why he typed that phrase out.
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I was just curious as to why he typed that phrase out.
i personally would've preferred a pic of cartoon anime gurrrl in all her gear.
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Well, we'll see when I get there tonight. These kinds of things usually work out for me though, so I'm not too concerned.
I'm going to live forever you know.
there is no way the county lot is towing.....
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This relaxer guy, i like him... but but but... why'd you drive, breah?
Because Silver Spring is FAR and doors opened at 7:00 (with a line around the block at 6:40) and I didn't get out of work until 6:00 (and still had to bike home to pick up my car) and I had to pick up and transport my friend as well and because we're not animals here.
In my defense, I didn't drive home.
And you're right, anime is cartoon. I guess I just lump all that weird hyper-animated Asian stuff as anime, whether it be cartoons or memes or gifs or mighty morphin power rangers or what-have-you
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Well that explains everything. Kids were lined up well before noon. When I ran by around 6:30 the line was halfway around the block.
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http://www.fuse.tv/2016/05/rob-zombie-babymetal-disses-rock-dudes?utm_campaign=fuse&utm_source=facebook&campaign=scl%7Cfbk%7Cfsc&utm_medium=social
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I asked the bartender, "what's in the Windup Punch."
I couldn't hear her reply except th part where she said it would taste like kool aid. That sounded good. So I started to drink.
The first band was Big Mouth. Nothing to report minus that they are taking a break for a visibly pregnant member to have a baby, cute girls like their band, and my buddy Mac joined them for their last song and did a great job singing.
Two drinks down. Peach Kelli Pop is about to play. I run out to my car to get something and as I shut the locked door, I realize something - my keys are for some reason in the ignition. Fuck.
I search for locksmith and call them up. 25 minutes he says. So I run inside, Down some punch, watch Peach Kelli Pop for a bit and then wait for the guy.
While waiting two drug deals went down including one I was walking by where the dealer tells the junkie to walk over there, I turn to look at him and he says to me, "Naw you are good." This is happening as I talk to the locksmith. As soon as he crosses the street, we are accosted by a homeless man talking about his kid and us buying Bluetooth speakers off of him. I could tell he was weirding out the locksmith but thankfully he bounced. $75 later, and I had my keys. By this point PKP were done and I missed half their set.
I go back in, and it is punch time. Two more of these to calm my nerves. I feel moist due to The insane rain that won't stop.
Ayo Nako is on. They are fine but I am just gonna sit here until they finish, and then will get up front for the guitar heroics of Screaming Females.
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Oh fuck.
Someone has BO.
Time to move.
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You went out to the car to "get something."
Your keys mysteriously ended up in the ignition.
You forgot to retrieve rhem.
What a mystery! Three mysteries, in fact.
or
You went out to get stoned. You put the keys in the ignition so you could crack your windows. You then forgot to retrieve your keys because you were baked. Case closed, release the dancing lobsters.
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release the dancing lobsters.
please, they hate to be in cages
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I had no ideas lobsters could dance
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I actually went to my car to get flyers to leave at a coffee shop, if you really want to know what I was doing.
And like I said, I was drinking.
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^Damn I had money riding on a "YOU DON'T KNOW ME!!!!!" response....
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Nope. The only reason I left out what I was getting was because it didn't seem important.
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was because it didn't seem important.
everything is important...like a David Lynch movie
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Maybe. But not so much when I'm typing out a long post on my iPhone.
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well thank you.. i like your during show banter...
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although...you can refrain from telling us about the smell of the participants
everything else is thumbs up
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you boardies like to drink and drive... or drink and leave your car over night.
Relaxer, you find your buick?
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I do not think having 3 drinks in a 3.5 hour period is enough for me to get lectured about driving drunk. I apologize if my post from last night made it seem like I was drinking more than I was.
The LAST time I was drunk was LAST summer, on my fiancee's dad's boat. I drank 3/4s of a fifth of expensive rum. I did not drive home.
But thank you for your concern. I tend to not drink at all.
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^riveting Killsally as always...
I must admit I had trouble motivating to go to Graham Parker's solo show at Jammin Java but am glad I did....very enjoyable.. partly because i had a great "seat" about 10 feet from him... Sunday night shows are tough...
Let me say I don't know that I have ever been to a show where the average age was as high.....sitting in my car right before the show started pounding back a few beers watching people literally hobble in I was a bit embarassed and thought of making a bolt for it...
It was Parker a guitar and a harmonica....also a kazoo for two songs.. He played quite a few songs from Heat Treatment...There was even a song about Arlington..
I was under the false impression he no longer signed records but he signed and took pictures with people after the show....
I usually dislike solo acoustic shows and probably would have preferred to see him with the Rumour but this one was fun...The guy is stlll in fighting form...unfortunately I can't say the same for myself as I woke up at 3:55 am with a pounding headache...
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I do not think having 3 drinks in a 3.5 hour period is enough for me to get lectured about driving drunk. I apologize if my post from last night made it seem like I was drinking more than I was.
The LAST time I was drunk was LAST summer, on my fiancee's dad's boat. I drank 3/4s of a fifth of expensive rum. I did not drive home.
But thank you for your concern. I tend to not drink at all.
my apologies for riling you up about your risky behavior.
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I do not think having 3 drinks in a 3.5 hour period is enough for me to get lectured about driving drunk. I apologize if my post from last night made it seem like I was drinking more than I was.
The LAST time I was drunk was LAST summer, on my fiancee's dad's boat. I drank 3/4s of a fifth of expensive rum. I did not drive home.
But thank you for your concern. I tend to not drink at all.
Do you ever get concerned that your punk rock friends are going to think you're some kind of a yuppie, always riding around drunk like that on a boat?
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killsally explosion coming
3 2 1
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Why are some of you so obsessed with me? It's flattering, but also a bit weird.
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Why are some of you so obsessed with me? It's flattering, but also a bit weird.
mostly weird...but then again...we're bored
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Back from a lunch hour jog, which included going over Memorial Bridge. Saw two guys on a boat and wondered if one was Kilsally. They were flying an American flag, but i didn't see either of them swigging rum. Also saw a guy running wearing a Reagan/Bush '84 tshirt. Sigh. Only in DC.
I did go to a show last week, so technically this is post show banter.
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Boating season hasn't quite kicked off for me yet.
Also that is not even close to where I would be.
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Louis CK was very funny in Baltimore last night. Had never been to the Lyric; nice.
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i forgot to mention graham parker played a cover of cream
finally someone doesn't do purple rain!
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Saw the Body at the Pinch last night. Six bands on a weeknight is probably 3 or 4 too many. Especially when I only liked half of the acts. Got home at 2:30.
The Body was tight. Chip is an awesome dude.
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Six bands on a weeknight is probably 3 or 4 too many. Especially when I only liked half of the acts.
Yeah that is a bit much.
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The Canadian doom band was good tho. Almost all of the other openers were meh.
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Phobocosm? I am thinking about seeing them on Sunday...
The Body, Phobocosm, and Jail Solidarity would have been the only bands on that bill that I would have wanted to see. I wonder why they stacked the bill like that... The Body show in Baltimore has 2 less groups on it.
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That's them, I think. There was another doom band on the bill and they were the better of the two, imo.
I didn't really care for Jail Solidarity, to be honest.
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Phobocosm and Socialite were last minute additions to the line up. I missed Exar Kun and Jail Solidarity but saw all the others. It was a late show but I had a great time.
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Last night's Modern English show was maybe my favorite night of music so far for 2016.
A few notes:
The Holy Circle are really coming along as a band. I have seen them three times so far and they keep getting better. The addition of a drummer was definitely the spark that they needed. Expert Alterations played a set of only old tunes, as new (touring member only, I believe) band member Kevin is still learning their new tunes. Shadow Age's set varied between uninspired, generic goth rock and decent, almost good post-punk.
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(Expert Alterations)
Pleasure Leftists ruled. But if your complaint was the frontwoman only has one dance move, you would probably have the same complaint. I have been a fan for a long time and seeing them live for a second time further cemented their status. My only complaint was their set was only 20 minutes, instead of the allotted 30. The show mostly was running on time, but by the time Pleasure Leftists played, it was running ten minutes behind, so they ended their set early so that Modern English could start at the scheduled 11:30 and have the full 90 minutes to end their set at 1am.
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(Pleasure Leftists)
And then it was the main event; Modern English performing their first album, Mesh and Lace, in it's entirety and a few other choice cuts from their 4AD material. First off, I believe that four of the five (everyone except the drummer) were the original members from this time period. They sounded great. I am glad we had a late show in the tour, as their playing was really tight. The half-filled Ottobar was into their music, singing along with most of it. The frontman had some witty banter and was extremely charming. I watched the first 60 minutes from the front, and the last 30 from the back. Their music sounded surprisingly fresh and vital, and I think they captured that youthful energy from their tunes. The encore included a Bowie cover ("Jean Genie") and of course ended with "the song everybody knows", "I Melt with You".
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(Modern English)
After the show Modern English signed items for people at the merch table, and took pictures with people. I was able to get a copy of After the Snow signed that Hutch got for me earlier this year for this very purpose, so much thanks to him for grabbing me that. The guys in the band were all nice and I shook the singers hand. I also bought the show poster with all the bands listed, and the Mesh and Lace tour t-shirt.
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awesome due! well done...
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due?
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due?
DUDE
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ok Mudcrutch show was exhilarating.... but I am too lazy to write much
-sound was incredible...
-Petty on bass .. so good.. sound so good. he was so concentrating.. you could hear his bass notes so distinctly
-Bonus: herb pedersen..
-Mike Campbell remains one of the more underrated guitarists
-Loved the fact they played all songs from the two mudcrutch albums and nothing else save for Dylan's Knockin' on heaven's dorr (first time they played it Petty said)... you could tell they were into everything about the show..
- Petty gave props to the 930/Leadon gave props to DC, crowd
- I think Petty got high on stage...
- Tench piano/keyboards was the only thing that kept it from being sonically perfect.. at times too soft...they changed the volume during the show back and forth..
-average age probably mid 50s... so I felt young.. tons of people wearing their Nissan Petty show shirts..
I liked it so much I bought a poster during the encore.. something I tend to never do...
non Mudcrunchy issues
- Yuengling now $8??? WTF/... same price as Flying Dog Snake IPA... weird
- security was out of control trying to shut down filming.. moving at times through crowd in packs of five.. moving in the middle of songs at key passages like the orgasm part of the jam... REALLY FUCKING ANNOYING.. even the substitutions (of the guys who hang next to speakers scouring crowd) at times were done in the middle of songs... a bit its my own fault because where I was hanging was a high traffic security area over by the food window and then by wall stage right..but it was really kind of weird.. many times you'd have FIVE "security" people storm by in the middle of songs... whatever..
- towards the end a guy was so drunk I left my prime real estate because I thought he was going to puke on me.. geez...
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^ great show..... I hung back by the soundboard... funny, i noticed all the security, but I never noticed them shutting anyone down..... sound was good, sometimes the vocals were a bit scant where I was, but the sound was 100 times better than it was at the Ryman show last week.... I think they were professionally recording the show, they had audience mics up on each side of the board cage and a couple more pointed at the stage..... if they had some onstage (like they did last week), I couldn't see....
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^ thanks for the reviews, what a blast that must have been.
hopefully we'll see some (not cellphone) footage someday.
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nice review of the mudcrutch show over at the vinyl district, pics, setlist (no "beautiful blue"?)
http://www.thevinyldistrict.com/dc/2016/06/tvd-live-mudcrutch-at-the-930-club-66/#more-291249 (http://www.thevinyldistrict.com/dc/2016/06/tvd-live-mudcrutch-at-the-930-club-66/#more-291249)
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did anyone go see Colleen Green last night? how was it?
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The Feelies' 40th anniversary show was a blast. The original band (with Keith and Vinny De Nunzio) played 4 songs in the encore, and that was really cool. Ira Kaplan did a bunch of songs in the encore. It was a really phenomenal show...2 hours and 45 minutes. Anton Fier was there, but apparently he cannot perform...he looked a little frail but seemed to be hanging in there. First time I've been to Maplewood, NJ, which is a nice area...I don't think I've never been to a rock show in such a high falutin suburb. Cool venue as well, the hall used to be where the woman's club would meet. They also have done a bunch of weddings there, so you could sense that it was a nice place for the community to gather for special events. The vibe was very celebratory. Lots of family members and friends of the band there. I'm glad I went up for this.
http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-feelies/2016/the-great-hall-at-the-woodland-maplewood-nj-bfe11a2.html
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wow that looks awesome! well done!
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did anyone go see Colleen Green last night? how was it?
you do not seem like you would be a fan of her music. But I don't really know you so maybe I am wrong.
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did anyone go see Colleen Green last night? how was it?
you do not seem like you would be a fan of her music.
kinda sort of. I've only heard bits and pieces of the new album (which I like), but would have liked a live performance before I pass judgment. IMO that can be a deciding factor.
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She either plays guitar and sings while an iPod or a drum machine (I've seen her with both) backs her up, or she plays with a band. I've enjoyed the three times I saw her live (once for each configuration).
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The Feelies' 40th anniversary show was a blast. The original band (with Keith and Vinny De Nunzio) played 4 songs in the encore, and that was really cool. Ira Kaplan did a bunch of songs in the encore. It was a really phenomenal show...2 hours and 45 minutes. Anton Fier was there, but apparently he cannot perform...he looked a little frail but seemed to be hanging in there. First time I've been to Maplewood, NJ, which is a nice area...I don't think I've never been to a rock show in such a high falutin suburb. Cool venue as well, the hall used to be where the woman's club would meet. They also have done a bunch of weddings there, so you could sense that it was a nice place for the community to gather for special events. The vibe was very celebratory. Lots of family members and friends of the band there. I'm glad I went up for this.
http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-feelies/2016/the-great-hall-at-the-woodland-maplewood-nj-bfe11a2.html
hopefully there was an amateur audio hobbyist in attendance, I'd like to hear this show....
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The Feelies' 40th anniversary show was a blast. The original band (with Keith and Vinny De Nunzio) played 4 songs in the encore, and that was really cool. Ira Kaplan did a bunch of songs in the encore. It was a really phenomenal show...2 hours and 45 minutes. Anton Fier was there, but apparently he cannot perform...he looked a little frail but seemed to be hanging in there. First time I've been to Maplewood, NJ, which is a nice area...I don't think I've never been to a rock show in such a high falutin suburb. Cool venue as well, the hall used to be where the woman's club would meet. They also have done a bunch of weddings there, so you could sense that it was a nice place for the community to gather for special events. The vibe was very celebratory. Lots of family members and friends of the band there. I'm glad I went up for this.
http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-feelies/2016/the-great-hall-at-the-woodland-maplewood-nj-bfe11a2.html
hopefully there was an amateur audio hobbyist in attendance, I'd like to hear this show....
wait a minute.. .YOU are the board's amateur audio hobbyist....if you weren't there.... uh oh..
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The Feelies' 40th anniversary show was a blast. The original band (with Keith and Vinny De Nunzio) played 4 songs in the encore, and that was really cool. Ira Kaplan did a bunch of songs in the encore. It was a really phenomenal show...2 hours and 45 minutes. Anton Fier was there, but apparently he cannot perform...he looked a little frail but seemed to be hanging in there. First time I've been to Maplewood, NJ, which is a nice area...I don't think I've never been to a rock show in such a high falutin suburb. Cool venue as well, the hall used to be where the woman's club would meet. They also have done a bunch of weddings there, so you could sense that it was a nice place for the community to gather for special events. The vibe was very celebratory. Lots of family members and friends of the band there. I'm glad I went up for this.
http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-feelies/2016/the-great-hall-at-the-woodland-maplewood-nj-bfe11a2.html
hopefully there was an amateur audio hobbyist in attendance, I'd like to hear this show....
wait a minute.. .YOU are the board's amateur audio hobbyist....if you weren't there.... uh oh..
I'm hoping the NJ chapter of the fraternity can pick up the slack....
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The Feelies' sound guy records all their shows. Not sure what he does with them, but I would imagine there'll be copies of this floating around.
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saw a guy at the Jayhawks show last night wearing a Luna "Romantica" t-shirt.... wasn't one of y'all, was it??
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So we were in Columbia yesterday and on a whim checked Stubhub and ended up getting last second tickets to Jason Isbell.
I enjoyed his set, my wife enjoyed finally getting to see him solo, and my eight year old's comment was "This guy is the worst. He's worse than Tom Petty." Oh well, two out of three aint bad.
We got there too late to catch Frank Turner and left before Chris Stapleton.
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So we were in Columbia yesterday and on a whim checked Stubhub and ended up getting last second tickets to Jason Isbell.
I enjoyed his set, my wife enjoyed finally getting to see him solo, and my eight year old's comment was "This guy is the worst. He's worse than Tom Petty." Oh well, two out of three aint bad.
We got there too late to catch Frank Turner and left before Chris Stapleton.
your daughter has good taste... you know he is root canal material live.....
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how many people got a good night's pre-sleep nap at Ray Lamontagne last night?
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how many people got a good night's pre-sleep nap at Ray Lamontagne last night?
was expecting to get a few winks, but he got the solo acoustic stuff out of the way first thing, including trouble.
say what you will about charisma, etc., but dude can sing with soul.
mmj was outstanding as backup band (- jim james).
the moon phasing, red, eclipse background was cool as hell and was in sync with the full album performance.
totally floydian.
recommended.
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how many people got a good night's pre-sleep nap at Ray Lamontagne last night?
was expecting to get a few winks, but he got the solo acoustic stuff out of the way first thing, including trouble.
say what you will about charisma, etc., but dude can sing with soul.
mmj was outstanding as backup band (- jim james).
the moon phasing, red, eclipse background was cool as hell and was in sync with the full album performance.
totally floydian.
recommended.
admittedly, i'm an old fan, but haven't found his last few releases (especially the current one) very appealing.
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I enjoyed the Ray show much more than I thought I would when I bought the tix. The solo acoustic stuff was kind of slow, but we just went out and slugged drinks during this part. When the full band was on, we went back and really enjoyed it.
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The Chris Stapleton/Jason Isbell show at MPP was miserable (for me at least). Showed up at 6:45 to catch Isbell (The main reason I went) and all the lots were full and had to park over a mile away in some office parking lot. Get in and there is absolutely zero room on the lawn. Never saw the actual stage. Beer lines were 20-30 people deep. I didnt make it very long until I called it a night. Not sure if it was sold out or not. Meh..
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The Chris Stapleton/Jason Isbell show at MPP was miserable (for me at least). Showed up at 6:45 to catch Isbell (The main reason I went) and all the lots were full and had to park over a mile away in some office parking lot. Get in and there is absolutely zero room on the lawn. Never saw the actual stage. Beer lines were 20-30 people deep. I didnt make it very long until I called it a night. Not sure if it was sold out or not. Meh..
Rule #1 of any outdoor show. Don't sit on the lawn.
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Yeah. I really didn't think it would be so highly attended. When I saw Isbell open for MMJ last year the place wasnt half as full. Out of touch with the Stapleton popularity I guess.
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Yesterday, I stood in a parking lot watching a free show by a band from Michigan called Greensky Bluegrass. Not the best Michigan band ever (Hi, Iggy), but miles better than Smashing Pumpkins.
Then I snagged a sixer of Two Hearted for $7.49 on the way home. Nice to get solid beer for cheap prices sometimes.
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The Chris Stapleton/Jason Isbell show at MPP was miserable (for me at least). Showed up at 6:45 to catch Isbell (The main reason I went) and all the lots were full and had to park over a mile away in some office parking lot. Get in and there is absolutely zero room on the lawn. Never saw the actual stage. Beer lines were 20-30 people deep. I didnt make it very long until I called it a night. Not sure if it was sold out or not. Meh..
Rule #1 of any outdoor show. Don't sit on the lawn.
Wolftrap lawn is good if you get in line before it opens. BYO food and alcohol.
Rule #2, wait until the last minute to buy tix on Stubhub and you can get seats for well below face.
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Not the best Michigan band ever (Hi, Iggy), but miles better than Smashing Pumpkins.
ok, I'll bite...is this a general statement, or do you really think SP are from Michigan?
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Not the best Michigan band ever (Hi, Iggy), but miles better than Smashing Pumpkins.
ok, I'll bite...is this a general statement, or do you really think SP are from Michigan?
Since Julian is a fan, it seems like a reasonable assumption. ;D
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Not the best Michigan band ever (Hi, Iggy), but miles better than Smashing Pumpkins.
ok, I'll bite...is this a general statement, or do you really think SP are from Michigan?
Since Julian is a fan, it seems like a reasonable assumption. ;D
I see what you did there.
*nods knowingly*
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I think Aubert imbibed a bit too much before the SSPU show tonight. Came off as sloppy drunk to me.
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Yesterday, I stood in a parking lot watching a free show by a band from Michigan called Greensky Bluegrass. Not the best Michigan band ever (Hi, Iggy), but miles better than Smashing Pumpkins.
Then I snagged a sixer of Two Hearted for $7.49 on the way home. Nice to get solid beer for cheap prices sometimes.
Iggy is #1, followed by MC5, Sufjan Stevens and Grand Funk Railroad. Bob Seger gets an honorable mention, though I'm not a big fan.
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So did anyone attend the GNR show at FedEx? I watched a lot of it on Periscope. Sound was good, they were much better than at Coachella. The Periscope person just showed the giant video board.
Heard they shutdown the 400 level because of poor sales and moved everyone down. Good for the people in the 400 level but I heard it made lines super long at the gate as people didn't have their new seats yet.
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Yesterday, I stood in a parking lot watching a free show by a band from Michigan called Greensky Bluegrass. Not the best Michigan band ever (Hi, Iggy), but miles better than Smashing Pumpkins.
Then I snagged a sixer of Two Hearted for $7.49 on the way home. Nice to get solid beer for cheap prices sometimes.
Iggy is #1, followed by MC5, Sufjan Stevens and Grand Funk Railroad. Bob Seger gets an honorable mention, though I'm not a big fan.
Interesting list. No Motown? No White Stripes, Wolf Eyes, or Brownsville Station? Gories or Mustard Plug probably deserve in this convo.
Loop Kosmo in on this discussion.
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I didn't know Mustard Plug was from Grand Rapids. Should have moved them up.
Motown artists of course deserve top billing, but they were way before my time. Never was a White Stripes fan. Was Wolf Eyes a real band? They're a noise act.
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Was Wolf Eyes a real band? They're a noise act.
Was?
Wolf Eyes still exists. And yes, they are a real band.
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I think you mean they are a TRip Metal bAnd
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Weezer/Panic!/Andrew McMahon
Parking/Travel: My first time to the Lubia. We took a 1/2 day, went to a couple of antique stores, got some grub at Wegman's nearby, and arrived at the Lubritorium at around 5:30pm; police directed me to a sweet parking spot on the embankment on the road in front of the venue so no problems leaving Lubetown at all.
Weezer: Was really there for Weezer, had not seen in 5 or so years, and enjoyed them (although not a fan of the medleys they are doing; I would one day love to see another long show by them (maybe one day a Surprise! at the club?).
Body Fat: Panic!'s frontman would fit in with Julian very well. No body fat on him. Can do backflips, hit the highnotes and play drums too! Bohemian Rhapsody cover was nice, with the crowd of mostly young folks very into it.
Luggage: Not a huge deal, but The Big Lubowski does not allow one to bring in any bags other than small "purses" and clear plastic bags like at the airport, etc. I have a small string backpack that was not permitted. Odd, in the span of three weeks or so I was at Pier 6, Red Rocks, Festival Pier in Philly, Merriweather, Wolf Trap and Los Lubos, and only JLL has such a policy. Are they worried about safety or folks bringing in food/drink? Hmmm. A National Park, a City Park, a Hurwitz Park, and whatever Pier 6 and Festival Pier are seem to do fine without such a restrictive policy.
No more Lubrication Station on my show horizon.
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I think you mean they are a TRip Metal bAnd
life is trip metal
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I went to see Taj Mahal Trio at Ramshead Live last night....really good show... he is such a good guitar player.. maybe the vocals seemed a bit far away from my vantage point.. could have been a bit louder in the mix... the RHL staff waited 30 minutes to move the microphone set up closer to Taj ( a bit unprofessional in my view)
I had only seen Taj Mahal once as part of DC Jazz Festival free show on mall... and he played jazzier stuff.. not really his blues stuff which I love.. last night he played a lot of his more familiar songs... stuff like Fishin Blues or I'm going to move down the country and paint my mailbox blue... It always amazes me how some of these grizzled blues guys just get better with age but they do!
RHL charges $10 per beer now... I guess thats pretty standard now... doesn't make it any less painful...
I really wanted to meet him after the show... in the past 10 years I've really gotten into his music... but he's close to in his mid 70s and doesn't move around that well so I was not surprised when he didn't come out but his head roadie or whatever felt pity for me at the end and took my record back and got Taj to sign it...at least I think Taj signed it! :)
I would have loved to have seen Taj with a fuller band (he had four tubas on my favorite Taj record the live The Real Deal!) but of course that is not going to happen because it would cost a lot of money to tour with that kind of band...
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My review of Flag at Black Cat:
Punks don't wear deodorant
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I'll buy that.
Headliner was also a tad too loud for their own good.
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The Stone Roses at the Garden the other night well exceeded my expectations (especially after seeing some of the abysmal Manchester footage from a couple weeks ago), super tight musically (Reni is a fucking beast on drums and didn't mind letting everyone know that haha) and Ian had a rare night of actually singing in tune, well worth the trip.
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I'll buy that.
Headliner was also a tad too loud for their own good.
yeah it was fucking painful, my ears are still ringing.
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Left my earplugs in the car but figured they wouldn't make too much of a racket. Boy, was I wrong.
The volume was completely unnecessary.
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Black Cat has the worst sound system.
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the Black Cat is where my tinnitus began.... I went to a show there about 10 years ago and after the show my ears were ringing like crazy and i had headaches for a week...
I never understand why bands feel its ok to destroy the hearing of those that pay them money.
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yeah it was fucking painful, my ears are still ringing.
Headliner was also a tad too loud for their own good.
complete understatements.
when they first came out I was about 5 feet from the speakers on the right side of the stage. It was so deafening that I couldn't make a damn thing out. I spent the rest of the show back behind the sound booth.
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The Stone Roses at the Garden the other night well exceeded my expectations (especially after seeing some of the abysmal Manchester footage from a couple weeks ago), super tight musically (Reni is a fucking beast on drums and didn't mind letting everyone know that haha) and Ian had a rare night of actually singing in tune, well worth the trip.
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/the-stone-roses-played-msg-their-first-nyc-show-in-20-years-pics-video-setlist/
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^TSR
what a great set list and closing with one of my favorites ?I Am the Resurrection.?
so pissed they are only doing an NYC date
I don't understand why they just don't cash in on a 30 date tour and do dc
one time I saw them at the capital ballroom was such a let down
been a bucket list band for me, but road trip to NYC was never going to happen at 45
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^TSR
what a great set list and closing with one of my favorites ?I Am the Resurrection.?
so pissed they are only doing an NYC date
I don't understand why they just don't cash in on a 30 date tour and do dc
one time I saw them at the capital ballroom was such a let down
been a bucket list band for me, but road trip to NYC was never going to happen at 45
capital ballroom? it was at WUST....before it became the 930 Club...
time to start downing prevagen I'm afraid...
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^TSR
what a
one time I saw them at the capital ballroom was such a let down
capital ballroom? it was at WUST....before it became the 930 Club...
it was the 'nation' or cap ball room, the one in SW where they had lots of raves
Did we see them at the club too? that I'm not remembering
We saw Hole when it was the WUST, but that was about it
(saw the specials too)
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^TSR
what a
one time I saw them at the capital ballroom was such a let down
capital ballroom? it was at WUST....before it became the 930 Club...
it was the 'nation' or cap ball room, the one in SW where they had lots of raves
Did we see them at the club too? that I'm not remembering
We saw Hole when it was the WUST, but that was about it
(saw the specials too)
I'm telling you.... prevagen..I can't believe you don't remember it...anyways we got there a bit late.. you were really ticked off about mani not playin the bass the way you wanted.. reni was not there... they never played nation.. in fact they only played like 10 US shows ever.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stone_Roses_live_performances
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Stone Roses was definitely WUST. Back in '95. And a bit of a disappointing show. My only time (thus far?) to see 'em.
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it was the 'nation' or cap ball room, the one in SW where they had lots of raves
Did we see them at the club too? that I'm not remembering
We saw Hole when it was the WUST, but that was about it
(saw the specials too)
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thank you Rich_WDC for talking some sense into SideOfPrevagenNeeded....
it really wasn't that amazing.. I just don't remember anything about it really other than SideofPrevagen being very unhappy with the bass on his favorite song....."He messed up the bass on my favorite song! He didn't play it right!!"....I of course did not notice anything but I nodded "Uh huh..yahhhhh"...I can still hear it in my head... other than that the show made no impression on me.. those were the days before you'd know when somebody went on and we got there late.. we may have been at that show not even knowing that Reni had left the band a few weeks earlier....pre-internet days..
The only thing I learned today is that the show was originally supposed to be at Gaston Hall in Georgetown and got moved there... (at least according to Wikipedia)...
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I went up for this too and it was beyond outstanding. One of the very best arena gigs I've ever seen. I couldn't believe how great the sound was, how good Ian was, and how Reni was easily one of the most gifted drummers I've ever seen. Perfect from start to finish.
The Stone Roses at the Garden the other night well exceeded my expectations (especially after seeing some of the abysmal Manchester footage from a couple weeks ago), super tight musically (Reni is a fucking beast on drums and didn't mind letting everyone know that haha) and Ian had a rare night of actually singing in tune, well worth the trip.
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/the-stone-roses-played-msg-their-first-nyc-show-in-20-years-pics-video-setlist/
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I have a great Stone Roses story. It was indeed at Gaston Hall. The band HATED the venue. I was like first in line and Ian Brown told me that they were moving the gig to the next night to WUST and to tell the crowd. I stood at the top of the stairs and told everyone in line behind me, to huge groans. Somehow I started walking with the band and ended up on the tour bus. They all signed CDs for me, including a Japanese bootleg that I found in Italy. I thought the WUST show was great but the MSG show was infinitely better.
thank you Rich_WDC for talking some sense into SideOfPrevagenNeeded....
it really wasn't that amazing.. I just don't remember anything about it really other than SideofPrevagen being very unhappy with the bass on his favorite song....."He messed up the bass on my favorite song! He didn't play it right!!"....I of course did not notice anything but I nodded "Uh huh..yahhhhh"...I can still hear it in my head... other than that the show made no impression on me.. those were the days before you'd know when somebody went on and we got there late.. we may have been at that show not even knowing that Reni had left the band a few weeks earlier....pre-internet days..
The only thing I learned today is that the show was originally supposed to be at Gaston Hall in Georgetown and got moved there... (at least according to Wikipedia)...
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Saw FLAG in Philly...just curious, how was the DC show? Philly was pretty much an old school punk audience. The second the band started "Revenge" the place erupted into complete mayhem and pretty much didn't stop for the entire show. Full on massive pit. Yes, it was very loud, but I didn't think it was painful....maybe Underground Arts has a better PA than the Black Cat. Glad that I saw the show there and not here.
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Volume was the problem. The band did seem to be pretty damn tight. As much as I'd love to see them again ( under better circumstances, of course) I doubt i'd bother. A real shame.
Plenty of geezers there. Typical amount for a band from that era. There was a pit but it wasn't particularly big.
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Volume was the problem. The band did seem to be pretty damn tight. As much as I'd love to see them again ( under better circumstances, of course) I doubt i'd bother. A real shame.
Plenty of geezers there. Typical amount for a band from that era. There was a pit but it wasn't particularly big.
Wow, interesting. To me, the interesting thing about seeing FLAG one night and the Stone Roses the other was the juxtaposition. FLAG was loud, angry, short bursts of complete mayhem and people acting out in a way that suggested aggression...the next night was the Stone Roses, which was a sing-along love fest of like 17,000 people. For as much as I love early Black Flag stuff, the Roses was one time where I preferred going to a big-ass arena. I'm just happy that I managed to see FLAG in a venue where the sound was good. It was loud, but not unbearable or distorted. I've noticed the Black Cat can be pretty spotty...especially depends where you stand. For the really loud concerts, I try to stake out a spot in front of the sound board.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIxAoQUuKgc
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Volume was the problem. The band did seem to be pretty damn tight. As much as I'd love to see them again ( under better circumstances, of course) I doubt i'd bother. A real shame.
Plenty of geezers there. Typical amount for a band from that era. There was a pit but it wasn't particularly big.
Wow, interesting. To me, the interesting thing about seeing FLAG one night and the Stone Roses the other was the juxtaposition. FLAG was loud, angry, short bursts of complete mayhem and people acting out in a way that suggested aggression...the next night was the Stone Roses, which was a sing-along love fest of like 17,000 people. For as much as I love early Black Flag stuff, the Roses was one time where I preferred going to a big-ass arena. I'm just happy that I managed to see FLAG in a venue where the sound was good. It was loud, but not unbearable or distorted. I've noticed the Black Cat can be pretty spotty...especially depends where you stand. For the really loud concerts, I try to stake out a spot in front of the sound board.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIxAoQUuKgc
Loved The Stone Roses at MSG. The band was great, the crowd was beyond into it, standing the entire time and singing every word, so much better than my expectations. Folks next to me traveled from St. Louis, others in front of me came from the UK. Was a special time, and SideHunch shoulda made the trip, even at 45.
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yeah, not sure how I don't remember being at the WUST (which they are listing as Radio Music Hall?)
but I'm sure I was intoxicated so that may be part of it
set (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-stone-roses/1995/radio-music-hall-washington-dc-33c77425.html)
looking back now getting there late was a real bummer as the first three songs were 3 of my favs
and no elephant stone!!
it was a very lack luster show as I was a huge fan of every thing prior to 2nd cum and they played nearly that entire album
and fools gold needs that bass line or it's not the same song
not sure if had to do with where we were on the floor or the sound system was just that bad
but it was missing ...at least to my ears
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and SideHunch shoulda made the trip, even at 45.
trust me this and the iggy show are really bumming me out
timing and wallet size couldn't have been worse
I did find this funny article (https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/may/13/like-bryan-adams-fronting-rainbow-the-stone-roses-all-for-one-reader-review) with quotes from fans about the new material to make me feel a little better about missing this show
As it started, I thought it sounded like Bryan Adams fronting Rainbow. And then I realised that it sounded more like Rainbow, the kids? TV show.
Repetitive, child-like lyrics that sound like they were lifted from Liam Gallagher?s ?maybe? pile,
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I have a great Stone Roses story. It was indeed at Gaston Hall. The band HATED the venue. I was like first in line and Ian Brown told me that they were moving the gig to the next night to WUST and to tell the crowd. I stood at the top of the stairs and told everyone in line behind me, to huge groans. Somehow I started walking with the band and ended up on the tour bus. They all signed CDs for me, including a Japanese bootleg that I found in Italy. I thought the WUST show was great but the MSG show was infinitely better.
wow.. cool story! I think getting them to sign the debut LP would probably be one of my top gets.. not going to happen!
hard to believe how few shows they played in the US.. and no shows supporting the debut album! In todays world it just would not happen that way...anybody that came up with an album like that would blow up and be playing Verizon instantly..
Interesting how they moved the show.. makes it seem like me and SideofPrevagenNeeded probably decided at the last minute to go to the Stone Roses...
seeing the set list... missing the first three songs...damn...
I only heard the one new Stone Roses song but I liked it...
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trust me this and the iggy show are really bumming me out
Sorry to say this, but those have been 2 of the best concerts I've ever seen...sorta weird that they're so close to each other. To be honest, I had NO idea the Stone Roses gig would be as good as it was. I was prepared for the worst. My recollection of the WUST show wasn't as bad as yours. Mani gave me his beer, the band destroyed a bunch of tunes that night including "I am the Resurrection" and true...it wasn't the greatest show...but it was far from awful. There were great moments...but Ian really doesn't have a great voice. I think he's been taking lessons or something because he sounded great at MSG. The real talent of the Roses is Reni and John Squire. And Mani is great...but he plays the role of John Paul Jones to Bonham and Page. Not everyone is a showman. And you realize that the talent of the Roses is on that level. They just never went on to have the discography that Zep had. Big statement, I know...but the talent is clearly there. I loved watching the guys give each other big, brotherly hugs at the end. It seems as though they all really love and respect each other.
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To be honest, I had NO idea the Stone Roses gig would be as good as it was. I was prepared for the worst.
maybe they will decide that they love the cash and come back again
hope springs eternal
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hung over...
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I love at 58, Bob does those high kicks!
Plus, had no idea until about 2 hours in that the cowardly lion on stage right was in fact Bobby Bare Jr.
looked like he was having a blast
Fun show, although I was feeling a little worn out by the end
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the amount of high kicks was disappointing....2 ?
he did about 15 at the black cat !
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the amount of high kicks was disappointing....2 ?
he did about 15 at the black cat !
Dude I can't do 1 and I'm 13 years younger than him
BBJ was really channeling his inner Townshend during Babba
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wjFLJbdhVzZJPLdIDl9R4bXm2YMSDxWVLOAxPhHpnYU-dcAaqZnNUCO32BOFNprGM8EeLcVdqA=w1366-h768-rw-no)
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really hung over....
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real nice meeting bagley right before the show.... and hangin' with dyecraig at the backbar after!
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I met NKOTB last night.
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I met NKOTB last night.
Were they all just hanging out together? Do you have any details about a possible reunion?
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Nope, sorry.
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First GBV show for me and I was thoroughly impressed. I was at backbar after show as well but didn't meet others. I was with group of older dudes (including myself) drinking and talking. Friend's kid was talking with some members of Sad Eyes
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so, I was asked, twice even, to go to the Dylan show at wolftrap. I love the trap, so it was disappointing that I could not go . . . twice, even. I heard he played the same set both nights. ugh, really? anybody go to let me know how it was / what I missed? I have never heard of the opener, but have been schooled into knowing that she is excellent, even.
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so, I was asked, twice even, to go to the Dylan show at wolftrap. I love the trap, so it was disappointing that I could not go . . . twice, even. I heard he played the same set both nights. ugh, really? anybody go to let me know how it was / what I missed? I have never heard of the opener, but have been schooled into knowing that she is excellent, even.
new bob is different in that since about 2013 or 2014 the set lists are VERY static.. on the plus side he really sings his heart out and the versions are far more polished....
the man is like 75 so I think this is as good as its going to get....can't ask for more...but one can certainly say its not their cup of tea.
I didn't go to either Trap show.... I guess I associate going to Dylan with a friend that died about 15 months ago... it will be a while before I feel like going again...
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I didn't go to either Trap show....
was surprised by that
for the record, I think I've seen Mr. Z about 5 times with you
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A+ Steve Gunn show.
Hadn't been to the backstage in a few years, would like to return soon!
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(http://i.imgur.com/9hfLwbe.jpg)
Donald and Hobbes (http://imgur.com/gallery/nw9TX)
i've long thought that calvin and hobbes is the perfect comic... now someone has managed to improve it.
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Donald and Hobbes. Where were they playing? Some house show on Florida Ave?
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^ its, funny but true.
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Bryan Ferry last night - enjoyed hearing the old hits. Didn't enjoy the upper balcony at the Lincoln. The AC really didn't help cool things much. Dripping sweat while seated. Had to look between heads to see some of the stage. And the lights from the back of the stage were blinding - probably not an issue if you had seats down below.
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watch out PSB thread... A rolling compendium of integers: a guide to whole numbers. is getting ready to over take you
Had a great time at the Case/Lang/Viers show last night
what a great combination of voices/personalities
the sound in the Lincoln was on point
KD's voice was amazing, had never been a fan, but she won me over last night
Her cover of Helpless was jawdropping
and the group cover of Patti's "people have the power" was solid with all three of them doing different verses
all their originals on this album are soo good and they delivered them perfectly
Veirs was no slouch either
and of course Neko knocked it out of the park with Man (and Hold on Hold on)
She goes up 2-3 points in the hot quotient every time she straps on that guitar
and she even told me she 'love"s me...
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watch out PSB thread... A rolling compendium of integers: a guide to whole numbers. is getting ready to over take you
Had a great time at the Case/Lang/Viers show last night
what a great combination of voices/personalities
the sound in the Lincoln was on point
KD's voice was amazing, had never been a fan, but she won me over last night
Her cover of Helpless was jawdropping
and the group cover of Patti's "people have the power" was solid with all three of them doing different verses
all their originals on this album are soo good and they delivered them perfectly
Veirs was no slouch either
and of course Neko knocked it out of the park with Man (and Hold on Hold on)
She goes up 2-3 points in the hot quotient every time she straps on that guitar
and she even told me she 'love"s me...
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hutch has trained you well.
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hutch has trained you well.
truth be told...I didn't get them to sign this directly
was a part of a contest I won...so for all I know the merch girl, the sound guy and some panhandler signed this
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KD LANG IS AMAZING! I saw her once at WOlf Trap opening for Tony Bennett
A contest I won! And i got to go backstage and chat with Tony
but anyways I digress...KD Lang sounded amazing...
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KD LANG IS AMAZING! I saw her once at WOlf Trap opening for Tony Bennett
A contest I won! And i got to go backstage and chat with Tony
but anyways I digress...KD Lang sounded amazing...
I've only seen her once, at the original 930 in 87. $4 a head and maybe a hundred attended. Great show!
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KD LANG IS AMAZING! I saw her once at WOlf Trap opening for Tony Bennett
A contest I won! And i got to go backstage and chat with Tony
but anyways I digress...KD Lang sounded amazing...
I've only seen her once, at the original 930 in 87. $4 a head and maybe a hundred attended. Great show!
ok that is hard to top.. game over. we have a winner.
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great great GREAT Marah show last night at Jammin Java.. I noticed IMP mentioned it in their weekly letter but I don't think they promoted it.
Anyways... great rock and roll show... they were fabulous last year but even better this year.... they played about two and a half hours... two long sets... they jammed on tables, by the merch table.. you name it.. the first set featured a ton of Serge Bielanko on harmonica... the written set list seems to include only like half the songs they played.. more of a guide... (I snagged a beer stained set list) at times it definitely felt incredibly Springsteen-ish...the songs, the performance, the length, the joy...
I picked up the Kids in Philly LP they "reissued" (never issued on vinyl before so is it really a reissue?) late last year.. what a quality package....includes a cd with a lot of bonus tracks... which was a nice surprise since I thought they would be download only..it also comes with the download code.. a fold out poster...
They're playing a show near Philly and another in NYC... I hope they come back.. they hung out after the show as they usually do...I read they were total dicks in their brief 5 minutes of fame but unless they underwent a total transformation i dont' see it... I doubt i saw them back then even though Sidehatch tried to get me into them....its funny, now I go to the reunion shows year after year and Sidehatch doesn't.
the audience was a strange mix.. a lot of older people...quite a few looking worse for the wear.. i guess life does that to you... quite a few kids...
(http://i68.tinypic.com/1hxzj7.jpg)
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so, I was asked, twice even, to go to the Dylan show at wolftrap. I love the trap, so it was disappointing that I could not go . . . twice, even. I heard he played the same set both nights. ugh, really? anybody go to let me know how it was / what I missed? I have never heard of the opener, but have been schooled into knowing that she is excellent, even.
He's been playing the same set for 2.5 years.
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Forgot to mention.. the Obama 55th Birthday Party was pretty amazing.. Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder.... felt lucky to be there...
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wow, even.
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McCartney's show last night at Verizon was pretty fan-freakin'-tastic. Very happy that I had the chance to see him. Further proof that age does not dictate the quality and length of a show. Stunning that he was up there for 2 hours and 20 minutes for the main set. 2 hours 45 minutes total. Incredible.
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but . . . was it, really him?
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but . . . was it, really him?
As opposed to a lookalike? Yup, pretty sure.
If you mean pre-recorded? Nope, the band was all live. Check out the pedigree of the musicians on the stage. A lot of chops on that stage.
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McCartney's show last night at Verizon was pretty fan-freakin'-tastic. Very happy that I had the chance to see him. Further proof that age does not dictate the quality and length of a show. Stunning that he was up there for 2 hours and 20 minutes for the main set. 2 hours 45 minutes total. Incredible.
I was incredibly impressed as well. It's hard to comprehend that a 74 year old guy can do this day in/day out.
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but . . . was it, really him?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQXti2zS1rg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQXti2zS1rg)
Yeah, Def Leppard is doing the canned vocal thing. Check out the 2:20 mark. What's even the point?
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no, sillies . . . I was referring to the fact, that some people believe that paul died in the late 60's and was replaced by a look a like and John tried to send out messages in the music and linear notes. the, end.
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Loved the Paul McCartney show. Especially the bit in the middle, where they sort of stripped it down.
And the totally bombastic: https://www.instagram.com/p/BI6m1D_gK6X/?taken-by=jdginstagramz&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BI6m1D_gK6X/?taken-by=jdginstagramz&hl=en)
http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/paul-mccartney/2016/verizon-center-washington-dc-53fc9305.html (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/paul-mccartney/2016/verizon-center-washington-dc-53fc9305.html)
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but . . . was it, really him?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQXti2zS1rg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQXti2zS1rg)
Yeah, Def Leppard is doing the canned vocal thing. Check out the 2:20 mark. What's even the point?
I'm so bummed.. I wanted to check them out but I just can't see hiking to Nissan with the canned vocals.. I need to be excited to ever make it to big shows and I'm just not there cause of this issue... I'd be on the lawn anyways .. I can just put on the records at home...
I don't really fault them for doing it.. Joe's had some vocal issues recently and I guess they did not want to cancel the tour... BUT I just can't get into it...
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McCartney's show last night at Verizon was pretty fan-freakin'-tastic. Very happy that I had the chance to see him. Further proof that age does not dictate the quality and length of a show. Stunning that he was up there for 2 hours and 20 minutes for the main set. 2 hours 45 minutes total. Incredible.
I was incredibly impressed as well. It's hard to comprehend that a 74 year old guy can do this day in/day out.
I bet training for and running a marathon at that age is a lot harder.
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What does running have to do with anything?
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What does running have to do with anything?
Hmmmm. Aren't he and his band on the run?
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What does running have to do with anything?
Hmmmm. Aren't he and his band on the run?
Post of the hour.
My point was I don't find it hard to comprehend a 74 year old man playing energetically for 2.5 hours a day repeatedly. There are 74 year old men running 50+ miles a week and running 26.2 mile runs in a day. And they aren't getting paid.
Now if he was 94 and doing it, I'd be quite impressed. ;)
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What does running have to do with anything?
Hmmmm. Aren't he and his band on the run?
Post of the hour.
My point was I don't find it hard to comprehend a 74 year old man playing energetically for 2.5 hours a day repeatedly. There are 74 year old men running 50+ miles a week and running 26.2 mile runs in a day. And they aren't getting paid.
Now if he was 94 and doing it, I'd be quite impressed. ;)
I often struggle and fail to comprehend your reasoning. I'm stunned that anything at this juncture impresses you.
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its just a put down of Paul.. per usual trying to crap all over people's experience...
maybe when he is 74 he can perform for three hours in front of 20,000 people and let us know how easy it was..
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McCartney's show last night at Verizon was pretty fan-freakin'-tastic. Very happy that I had the chance to see him. Further proof that age does not dictate the quality and length of a show. Stunning that he was up there for 2 hours and 20 minutes for the main set. 2 hours 45 minutes total. Incredible.
I was incredibly impressed as well. It's hard to comprehend that a 74 year old guy can do this day in/day out.
I bet training for and running a marathon at that age is a lot harder.
Thanks for your contribution.
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you all sound grumpy like you have to go back to middle school next week.
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If you imagine all Rhett posts coming from the Debbie Downer character on SNL and backdropped with that sad "you lost the pricing game" trombone sound from Price Is Right, it really adds a colour and flavour to his snark.
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BUT DID DAVE GROHL MAKE AN APPEARANCE AND PLAY SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT!!!???
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but . . . was it, really him?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQXti2zS1rg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQXti2zS1rg)
Yeah, Def Leppard is doing the canned vocal thing. Check out the 2:20 mark. What's even the point?
How could you even contemplate mailing it in when your drummer gets up there every night with one arm?
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Whateverhisnameisthisweek does make me grumpy.... sorry.
One of the cardinal rules should be not to make fun of people interested in show X or burst people's post-show bubble*
*except for SEAL
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BUT DID DAVE GROHL MAKE AN APPEARANCE AND PLAY SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT!!!???
Yes, it was great!
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Drive Like Jehu is in the running for my best show of 2016. Probably the leader in the clubhouse at this point. Holy Moses.
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nice to hear!
we will want details of course....
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we will want details of course....
I am not as long-winded of a concert reviewer as yourself. They played every song of Yank Crime, I'm almost certain, and probably 5-6 off self-titled. Very high energy, reminiscent to an old Trail Of Dead show as far as just general abuse of their gear. It was sloppy but just the right amount of sloppy.
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we will want details of course....
I am not as long-winded of a concert reviewer as yourself. They played every song of Yank Crime, I'm almost certain, and probably 5-6 off self-titled. Very high energy, reminiscent to an old Trail Of Dead show as far as just general abuse of their gear. It was sloppy but just the right amount of sloppy.
nobody is as long-winded as myself...
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McCartney's show last night at Verizon was pretty fan-freakin'-tastic. Very happy that I had the chance to see him. Further proof that age does not dictate the quality and length of a show. Stunning that he was up there for 2 hours and 20 minutes for the main set. 2 hours 45 minutes total. Incredible.
I was incredibly impressed as well. It's hard to comprehend that a 74 year old guy can do this day in/day out.
I bet training for and running a marathon at that age is a lot harder.
Thanks for your contribution.
My apologies. Wasn't meaning to hurt anyone's feelings. Also pretty sure Paul wouldn't give a rat's ass about what some idiot in the internet says about him. ;)
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McCartney's show last night at Verizon was pretty fan-freakin'-tastic. Very happy that I had the chance to see him. Further proof that age does not dictate the quality and length of a show. Stunning that he was up there for 2 hours and 20 minutes for the main set. 2 hours 45 minutes total. Incredible.
I was incredibly impressed as well. It's hard to comprehend that a 74 year old guy can do this day in/day out.
I bet training for and running a marathon at that age is a lot harder.
Thanks for your contribution.
My apologies. Wasn't meaning to hurt anyone's feelings. Also pretty sure Paul wouldn't give a rat's ass about what some idiot in the internet says about him. ;)
<beats head against wall>
the point is not what Paul thinks..but that people that had a good time at the show and where impressed don't need someone who wasn't even there coming on to be all negative about it..its a buzzkill..
but you don't get it and you never will...
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McCartney's show last night at Verizon was pretty fan-freakin'-tastic. Very happy that I had the chance to see him. Further proof that age does not dictate the quality and length of a show. Stunning that he was up there for 2 hours and 20 minutes for the main set. 2 hours 45 minutes total. Incredible.
I was incredibly impressed as well. It's hard to comprehend that a 74 year old guy can do this day in/day out.
I bet training for and running a marathon at that age is a lot harder.
Thanks for your contribution.
My apologies. Wasn't meaning to hurt anyone's feelings. Also pretty sure Paul wouldn't give a rat's ass about what some idiot in the internet says about him. ;)
<beats head against wall>
the point is not what Paul thinks..but that people that had a good time at the show and where impressed don't need someone who wasn't even there coming on to be all negative about it..its a buzzkill..
but you don't get it and you never will...
That's why my apology was directed to whomever's feelings might have been hurt, not to Paul. Reading comprehension, my dear Hitch.
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McCartney's show last night at Verizon was pretty fan-freakin'-tastic. Very happy that I had the chance to see him. Further proof that age does not dictate the quality and length of a show. Stunning that he was up there for 2 hours and 20 minutes for the main set. 2 hours 45 minutes total. Incredible.
I was incredibly impressed as well. It's hard to comprehend that a 74 year old guy can do this day in/day out.
I bet training for and running a marathon at that age is a lot harder.
Thanks for your contribution.
My apologies. Wasn't meaning to hurt anyone's feelings. Also pretty sure Paul wouldn't give a rat's ass about what some idiot in the internet says about him. ;)
<beats head against wall>
the point is not what Paul thinks..but that people that had a good time at the show and where impressed don't need someone who wasn't even there coming on to be all negative about it..its a buzzkill..
but you don't get it and you never will...
That's why my apology was directed to whomever's feelings might have been hurt, not to Paul. Reading comprehension, my dear Hitch.
I don't see it as a real apology due to the bit about Paul..
on behalf of those whose feelings may have been hurt i am forced to reject your apology...
and the name is Michael Hutchinson Jenks
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I was at the McCartney show as well, Faul was excellent as he has been at most of his shows I've seen.
And like him or not, 66 year old Springsteen still does it longer and better than most out there.
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I was at the McCartney show as well, Faul was excellent as he has been at most of his shows I've seen.
And like him or not, 66 year old Springsteen still does it longer and better than most out there.
but does he run a marathon?
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Neither are that special
I was at the McCartney show as well, Faul was excellent as he has been at most of his shows I've seen.
And like him or not, 66 year old Springsteen still does it longer and better than most out there.
but does he run a marathon?
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L7 was great. They still got it. I love the fact that I can now walk a block or so after the show and get a slice of pizza. I didn't meet anyone from The Forum, unfortunately, but I did have a wonderful chat with some bearded guy in his 40s who happened to be into Widespread Panic. Who would think, that I, the one person who had a jam band t-shirt on at a L7 show would happen to be standing next to someone who has seen more widespread shows that even I have. He was cool but I didn't get his name. The opening band was alright. Geez, L7 really f****** rocked it.
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bootsy's set was pretty loose and aimless, that synth tone on his bass was annoying. his outfit was pretty fly, though. mudbone on vocals.
morris was a charmer and his band was supertite. jellybean and monte in the band, but no jerome. those cool classic dance moves and choreography intact. touching prince video tribute before their set, with pics of prince and morris goofing and hanging out.
kool & the gang a good time, hollywood swinging, jungle boogie and summer madness were great. 14 people on stage, horn battles, etc.
upgrade from lawn to 100's.
bloody hot, though.
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wow! nice upgrade!... makes me feel bad about not going even though i had free lawn seats... I'm having trouble motivating to go to shows lately.... I met Bootsy a few years ago after a State Theatre show.. nice guy!
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ziggy stardust classic albums live @ wolf trap was really good.
they opened with the album really note for note, complete with fade-outs and sounds effects.
and i know this album.
band and singer were 1st rate, no costumes, make-up, etc.
3 guitars, bass, drums, keys, 2 strings, 1 multi-woodwind, all b.v.'s.
hits after intermission: heroes, mars, oddity, ashes, changes, golden, let's, modern, rebel, americans.
sparse crowd, but way into it.
purchased loge, but like an oven, so stayed on edge of lawn near pavillion.
free face painting - alladin, mars, ziggy - i passed.
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L7 was great. They still got it. I love the fact that I can now walk a block or so after the show and get a slice of pizza. I didn't meet anyone from The Forum, unfortunately, but I did have a wonderful chat with some bearded guy in his 40s who happened to be into Widespread Panic. Who would think, that I, the one person who had a jam band t-shirt on at a L7 show would happen to be standing next to someone who has seen more widespread shows that even I have. He was cool but I didn't get his name. The opening band was alright. Geez, L7 really f****** rocked it.
Sad to have missed it.
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Did anyone make it to that Rainer Maria show in Baltimore? I really wanted to, but didn't want to make that drive on Friday night.
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Did anyone make it to that Rainer Maria show in Baltimore? I really wanted to, but didn't want to make that drive on Friday night.
I was at Cats Cradle on Saturday. Around 15-16 songs. Musically pretty tight. Not the Look Now, Look Again-heavy set I was anticipating (maybe only 4 songs off it). Would recommend catching them if they swing back around (and you like Rainer Maria, obviously).
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Did anyone make it to that Rainer Maria show in Baltimore? I really wanted to, but didn't want to make that drive on Friday night.
I was at Cats Cradle on Saturday. Around 15-16 songs. Musically pretty tight. Not the Look Now, Look Again-heavy set I was anticipating (maybe only 4 songs off it). Would recommend catching them if they swing back around (and you like Rainer Maria, obviously).
I really like the Look Now Look Again stuff too. The setlist sites are showing the played Planetary and Broken Radio back to back and regretted my decision to not go. Hopefully, they stay on the road and I get more chances.
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Made the trek up to NYC to see PJ Harvey last night. Enjoyable show with both John Parish and Mick Harvey in the huge giant 9 piece band. Really short set though. Started about a bit after 8:45 and was over before 10:15 for sure. She's not a super energetic performer.
Lots more energy for the old stuff than for the new album, but not really a surprise. I'd never been to Terminal 5 before and thought it was an ok venue. Good sound and site about half way between the stage and the sound board. Packed in for sure though, and took forever to leave.
I still don't like that she wrote an album with so many songs about DC and not even stop by on the tour. I don't love the album though.
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Too bad. I have seen her twice, but the last time in 2001 at the club was really incredible.
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I still don't like that she wrote an album with so many songs about DC and not even stop by on the tour.
that is kind of odd, but considering the response to that one song in particular, not hugely surprising.
saw her open for u2 at verizon for the "stories" album.
she had some energy and rock moves that night, even though i was miles away.
love that album & era.
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I enjoyed it a lot. I mean she played the sax on four or five songs...that's quite a treat in itself.
Much more energetic show than the last tour and we got 50 foot Queenie and To Bring You My Love.
Not a lot of older songs but that's to be expected I guess.
Made the trek up to NYC to see PJ Harvey last night. Enjoyable show with both John Parish and Mick Harvey in the huge giant 9 piece band. Really short set though. Started about a bit after 8:45 and was over before 10:15 for sure. She's not a super energetic performer.
Lots more energy for the old stuff than for the new album, but not really a surprise. I'd never been to Terminal 5 before and thought it was an ok venue. Good sound and site about half way between the stage and the sound board. Packed in for sure though, and took forever to leave.
I still don't like that she wrote an album with so many songs about DC and not even stop by on the tour. I don't love the album though.
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Hey Richmond, it was nice seeing you yesterday, along with a fellow boardie.
Maymont=great place to see a show, I'lll explore more next time.
Gillian+Dave=awesome show, best show of year for me
The Veil=Awesome beer and nice space
The Answer=Awesome beer
Mekong=$8 snifter of Bon Chien, enough said
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Hey Richmond, it was nice seeing you yesterday, along with a fellow boardie.
Maymont=great place to see a show, I'lll explore more next time.
Gillian+Dave=awesome show, best show of year for me
The Veil=Awesome beer and nice space
The Answer=Awesome beer
Mekong=$8 snifter of Bon Chien, enough said
Is the Answer/Mekong two different spots or connected? Can you order Mekong food in The Answer Brewpub?
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Is the Answer/Mekong two different spots or connected? Can you order Mekong food in The Answer Brewpub?
They are in the same strip mall but they are different units (with some other random place in between the two).
I don't know specifically if you can take food from one into the other but The Answer's menu is basically smaller version of Mekong extremely-large menu.
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Is the Answer/Mekong two different spots or connected? Can you order Mekong food in The Answer Brewpub?
They are in the same strip mall but they are different units (with some other random place in between the two).
I don't know specifically if you can take food from one into the other but The Answer's menu is basically smaller version of Mekong extremely-large menu.
The Answer menu:
http://theanswerbrewpub.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Brewpub-Dinner.pdf
Mekong menu:
http://mekongisforbeerlovers.com/food/
One noticeable difference is that the Answer has Bahn Mi sandwiches and Mekong does not.
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fields fest was great - I really hope they can continue to have these..I get the feeling they lost money again, but we will see.
I drank whisky until 4:30am Sunday morning, which probably wasn't the brightest idea....so I drove home and missed all of sundays shows....which I thought was the strongest day...or at least, most of the bands I wanted to see played Sunday. If they have this again, I'm taking off the Monday after the festival.
Had a load of fun Friday night, hung out in the pool watching Eartheater and Pictureplane. TT the artist was off the hook.
prince rama stole the show for me saturday night (whisky/beer may have helped...i think i was at peak drunkess at that point). After almost being run over by Twig Harper driving a golf cart, I enjoyed seeing fLUCT perform (weird dance act....probably former mica students). Rounded out the night by a 3am Darsombra performance.
I ended up camping in the same exact spot I did last fields fest (in the "quiet camping") area ....and killsaly joined us saturday night. It's good for shade...enough trees around so it stays shaded until about 11am....then the shade comes back around 4pm or so. If they have another one, I may try to camp deeper in the woods, or down by the lake. The main thing (other than shade) that is nice about the quiet camping area is that if you get there early enough Friday, you can drive right in and drop your gear off. Anywhere else, you are going to have to lug it.
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Is the Answer/Mekong two different spots or connected? Can you order Mekong food in The Answer Brewpub?
They are in the same strip mall but they are different units (with some other random place in between the two).
I don't know specifically if you can take food from one into the other but The Answer's menu is basically smaller version of Mekong extremely-large menu.
The Answer menu:
http://theanswerbrewpub.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Brewpub-Dinner.pdf
Mekong menu:
http://mekongisforbeerlovers.com/food/
One noticeable difference is that the Answer has Bahn Mi sandwiches and Mekong does not.
So what would make a thrifty guy like yourself even want to go to Mekong?
Edit: taking this to the beer thread.
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fields fest was great - I really hope they can continue to have these..I get the feeling they lost money again, but we will see
I also hope they keep doing these...
I wrote about my weekend in this thead.
http://forum.930.com/index.php?topic=24319.msg441223#msg441223
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reminder: at 8:30 tonight, the Tragically Hip will be playing their final concert. watch/listen at http://www.cbcmusic.ca/TheHip, youtube (https://www.youtube.com/user/cbcradio3), SiriusXM and other sources - details (http://www.cbcmusic.ca/posts/12179/how-to-watch-tragically-hip-concert-cbc-aug-20).
i watched the concert on saturday. i watched it alone at my in-laws in VT, on my cellphone (it has a better screen than the crappy laptop i brought). but i was not really alone: approximately a third of canada also watched the show. only the gold medal hockey game in vancouver had higher viewership. the CBC aired the concert, uninterrupted - an amazing thing considering it was prime-time saturday night, during the olympics. that's a lot of lost ad revenue. from coast to coast, people gathered in parks, community centers and bars for public viewing parties (http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/08/21/tragically-hip-gord-downie-canadians-concert_n_11635628.html), or at private ones like every one of my friends seemed to be at. it was one of those rare national, communal moments. it was all for music.
speaking of music, the performance itself was solid, they played a lot of hits and rarities, and it was packed with emotion, but it was not the best hip show i've seen or watched. gord did an incredible job for someone who recently completed both chemo- and radiotherapy and was playing his 15th show of the tour. he predictably didn't have the energy he used to, he didn't play guitar, etc. but even in his weakened state he put on a 30-song, 3-hour show and proved that he was still a captivating (and emotional (https://www.facebook.com/cbcnews/videos/10154543548854604)) frontman.
the band has not said this was their final show, only that future plans will depend on gord's health. if we never get another note for them, the hip will have provided the soundtrack to several generations of canucks and a farewell performance that millions will remember.
in case any of the above was interesting to you, here's a bit more:
The Tragically Hip, the band all of Canada is obsessed with, explained
http://www.vox.com/2016/8/23/12575952/tragically-hip-last-concert
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The only thing I want to know, no, need to know, is how blue was your tuxedo?
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The only thing I want to know, no, need to know, is how blue was your tuxedo?
this was an old school event, so it clearly called for acid washed.
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drove by the State Theatre tonight..tons of people outside waiting to get in for the Mountain Goats.. I thought I spotted Bagley.. looked like he's dyed his hair red
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I was there and I can absolutely confirm that I have no idea what bagley looks like.
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I was there and I can absolutely confirm that I have no idea what bagley looks like.
stocky latino.. dark black hair.. had a giant streak of red.. wearing a black shirt...
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I was there and I can absolutely confirm that I have no idea what bagley looks like.
how was show? looked good...
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drove by the State Theatre tonight..tons of people outside waiting to get in for the Mountain Goats.. I thought I spotted Bagley.. looked like he's dyed his hair red
That was my buddy Lil Red, I was the one in the wolf costume.....The concert was wonderful.
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Hey people we need details on the concerts. how was Bruce or is he still playing?
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I sadly missed most of Abigail Williams set, but was able to see an excellent set from death metal maniacs Origin, and a blackened set of evil from Belphegor.
I had to ask what the smell was during the Belphegor set; a friend informed me it was myrrh; like the three wise men. They also had more animal skulls on the stage than I normally see at a concert.
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wow.. just made mistake of checking out Bruce's set list for last night....
just songs 5-12 I would have paid for! my favorite stuff
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for me 5-12 would have been a dream
Growin' Up
It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City
Does This Bus Stop at 82nd Street?
Spirit in the Night
Lost in the Flood
Kitty's Back
Incident on 57th Street
Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)
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Springsteen was excellent. "Lost in the Flood" was incredible to see/hear. Also "American Skin:41 Shots" was the most chilling and grand protest song performance I've ever seen.
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Great show. Prob best set list I've seen since my 1st show in 1980. I was 2 deep in the pit center stage.
Springsteen was excellent. "Lost in the Flood" was incredible to see/hear. Also "American Skin:41 Shots" was the most chilling and grand protest song performance I've ever seen.
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killer set by Khruangbin last night... It also doesn't hurt to watch the sexiest bass player in music for 90 minutes.
(http://troest.nu/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Khruangbin_B2A8226.jpg)
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Got into town late last night and missed the opener. I see they're apparently opening for Teenage Fanclub as well. Were they worth seeing?
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Television is in the running for best sounding show of the year for me. I was a bit worried going in, as 930 Club has this amazing sound system but sometimes they can go a bit overboard on the bass; to the point where it drowns out almost all other frequencies. I probably have attended 8 shows at the Club this year, and half were bassy messes in regards to sound. Not an issue for Television. It was clear and you could hear every note from both guitars, bass, and the drums. It was probably the best sounding set that I have heard since Slowdive played the Club. I went in with very little exposure to their music, and had only listened to Marquee Moon once, so it was fun hearing essentially new to me songs (I sometimes listen to a band and their catalog leading up to a show and sometimes go to it with fresh ears; both experiences are fun). Since I do not really know their music I cant comment on song selection but what they did play, I enjoyed.
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Great show. Prob best set list I've seen since my 1st show in 1980. I was 2 deep in the pit center stage.
Springsteen was excellent. "Lost in the Flood" was incredible to see/hear. Also "American Skin:41 Shots" was the most chilling and grand protest song performance I've ever seen.
really enjoyed this show last week. tempted to see it again in Philly...
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Television is in the running for best sounding show of the year for me. I was a bit worried going in, as 930 Club has this amazing sound system but sometimes they can go a bit overboard on the bass; to the point where it drowns out almost all other frequencies. I probably have attended 8 shows at the Club this year, and half were bassy messes in regards to sound. Not an issue for Television. It was clear and you could hear every note from both guitars, bass, and the drums. It was probably the best sounding set that I have heard since Slowdive played the Club. I went in with very little exposure to their music, and had only listened to Marquee Moon once, so it was fun hearing essentially new to me songs (I sometimes listen to a band and their catalog leading up to a show and sometimes go to it with fresh ears; both experiences are fun). Since I do not really know their music I cant comment on song selection but what they did play, I enjoyed.
That Slowdive show was one of the best-sounding concerts I've ever seen.
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That Slowdive show was one of the best-sounding concerts I've ever seen.
I wish I knew about these things ahead of time so I'd know which shows to go to.
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A Giant Dog was/were amazing at Metro Gallery Saturday Night.
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Ian MacKaye last night at Heart/Jett/Cheap Trick
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Did anyone go to Peaches?
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Ian MacKaye last night at Heart/Jett/Cheap Trick
what did he have to say?
cheap trick and joan were terrific as usual.
bailed after "magic man" and was home in 15.
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Ian MacKaye last night at Heart/Jett/Cheap Trick
what did he have to say?
cheap trick and joan were terrific as usual.
bailed after "magic man" and was home in 15.
I wasn't there....I heard from Mrs Deadhead that one of the "Blackhearts" gave a shout out to him being there....
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The Specials were absolutely fantastic the other night.
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cheap trick and joan were terrific as usual.
bailed after "magic man" and was home in 15.
that was totally my plan too and a little bummed I missed it
I had a ride lined up and started drinking early in the afternoon
at 6PM I called my ride, who said "oh that's tonight I can't make it"
I should have lined a ride up with someone else
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^ daytime drinking, every time. ;)
there was a slight crowd murmur of name recognition when joan's keyboard player mentioned ian and joe lally in the house, but it could have been just inebriation talking.
i imagine joan did not send a limo for them and they had to trek out there on their own.
what fun!
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Echo and the Bunnymen put on a great show. Borh Ian McCulloch's voice and Will Sergeant's guitar still sound great.
Also saw Springsteen in Philly. Another epic set list and show. Also clocked in at over 4 hours.
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I thought that Echo show was one of the best they've ever done, and I've seen many...probably close to 20 or so. The sound was amazing.
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despite some technical glitches, Julien Baker put on a great set
Really was hamming up with the crowd "It's OK for it Not to be OK"
Thanks Clallanged for scoring one of the last 10 tickets for me
Was good catching up on board lore and talking about LongGuyland
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Funny, I just clicked on this thread to comment on her Richmond in-store appearance on Sunday which I only knew about because Sidehatch posted it.
Well, let me say it was supposed to be an in-store. Deep Groove could maybe hold 40 people on a good day and by the time I got there at 1:30 with some friends, it was solidly 100 people queued up outside. The quick decision was made that she'd play in the alley next door and went out there. In Richmond fashion, it was one of those weird alleys we seem to have where the alley starts at the same level as the road and then descends 20 feet before coming back up at the other end of the block making sort of a valley.
By 2, there was easily 250 people out there and basically every indie band in Richmond had someone in attendance. We turned up sitting on the ground next to Miss Lucy Dacus who was holding court like she owned the place. Julien finally showed up about 2:10 and came down the back side of the alley which made people up on the street who really couldn't see realize, hey wait there's a backway into this which then resulted in both sides of the alley basically being jam packed and her surrounded on both sides with maybe 3-4 feet in any direction to the closest person by the end of the first song (Sprained Ankle). She was obviously a little freaked out by this and kept saying she really didn't know what "direction" to face which was an obvious indication "hey, maybe back the fuck up" that none of the VCU chucklehead kids seemed to get.
She played 4 songs off the first LP, and told a quick story about recording it in Richmond and 2 new tracks. By about 2:30-2:40, the police started showing up because I guess behind me people were queuing into the street. She wasn't using a sound system (just acoustic and the natural acoustics of being in a ravine) and someone signaled to her she needed call it a day. She decided to play one more which was Rejoice which ended with her literally in tears by the end and got a big ovation and two big burly guys pushed in and basically escorted her threw the throng of people that no one really accounted for. It was probably the best song I have ever heard played at 2pm on a Sunday in an alley, a title I'm not sure will soon be challenged.
Her voice is phenomenal live. I always assumed she did multiple vocal takes for the record but clearly no, I was wrong. All and all it was a great time and I'd love to see her in a legit venue. The fact she's just mousey, 4'10" 85lbs soppy wet adorable only added to the greatness. I will try and post some photos/videos later in the day from the first half of it but once the crowd started to swell, I got a little claustrophobic and was more watching to see if things were going to go bad.
All and all, a worthy addition to a Sunday Funday. Wish the record store had mimosas though.
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Thanks to Sidehatch for spreading the gospel of Julien Baker. Intense, compelling songs; tiny person. An unexpectedly large amount of tall dudes in attendance.
Also really enjoyed the opener; Grayling.
Started the evening at KramerBooks for the Franz Nicolay book event. Engaging storyteller. Read from the book and played a couple of songs too. Met up with some unifiedscenesters.
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Hey Hutch, when you were conducting your chemistry experiment with Lucinda, did you ax her when is she coming back to DC?
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Car Seat Headrest were a lot of fun live. I can see big things for them. The Ottobar was packed and I was able to grab a spot near the front; almost everyone I could see was singing along to every song. They did the loud quiet dynamic well, and reminded me of a throwback to the 90s. I would not be surprised if their next tour they hit up the 930 Club and sell it out. I had only listened to the new record once, and I would have probably skipped last night, but am glad I went, I am now a fan.
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Car Seat Headrest were a lot of fun live. I can see big things for them. The Ottobar was packed and I was able to grab a spot near the front; almost everyone I could see was singing along to every song. They did the loud quiet dynamic well, and reminded me of a throwback to the 90s. I would not be surprised if their next tour they hit up the 930 Club and sell it out. I had only listened to the new record once, and I would have probably skipped last night, but am glad I went, I am now a fan.
While it wasn't a sell out, they probably filled 75%+ of The National in Richmond which is comparable to 9:30 (actually a little larger). But the ticket price was cheap so that may have helped.
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Car Seat Headrest were a lot of fun live. I can see big things for them. The Ottobar was packed and I was able to grab a spot near the front; almost everyone I could see was singing along to every song. They did the loud quiet dynamic well, and reminded me of a throwback to the 90s. I would not be surprised if their next tour they hit up the 930 Club and sell it out. I had only listened to the new record once, and I would have probably skipped last night, but am glad I went, I am now a fan.
While it wasn't a sell out, they probably filled 75%+ of The National in Richmond which is comparable to 9:30 (actually a little larger). But the ticket price was cheap so that may have helped.
sadly one of the few shows without Lucy Dacus opening for them
they also just soldout two nights at the Bowery ballroom in NYC
so they are ready to pack if not sell out the 930
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sadly one of the few shows without Lucy Dacus opening for them
To be fair, she has her own headlining show at The National within 30 days so there may have been some push back from the venue about cannibalizing her sales for that.
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Hey Hutch, when you were conducting your chemistry experiment with Lucinda, did you ax her when is she coming back to DC?
I did not....
but I am monitoring the situation... with personal interest...
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Last night's God Is An Astronaut show at the Black Cat might be the best show I've seen this year. Those guys can rock, and the audience was really into it. The Black Cat has never sounded better, and I can't imagine a better light show at that venue.
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Last night's God Is An Astronaut show at the Black Cat might be the best show I've seen this year. Those guys can rock, and the audience was really into it. The Black Cat has never sounded better, and I can't imagine a better light show at that venue.
oooh I like rock....
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Car Seat Headrest were a lot of fun live. I can see big things for them. The Ottobar was packed and I was able to grab a spot near the front; almost everyone I could see was singing along to every song. They did the loud quiet dynamic well, and reminded me of a throwback to the 90s. I would not be surprised if their next tour they hit up the 930 Club and sell it out. I had only listened to the new record once, and I would have probably skipped last night, but am glad I went, I am now a fan.
There's been a lot of backlash against them for all the hype surrounding the new disc. But sometimes the hype is deserved. I downloaded the proscribed version with "Just What I Needed/Not Just What I Needed" and gave it several spins. Hype justified. While the dude often comes across as well-studied, he still manages to give his songs a personal spin. He know his shit; he can write very good long songs that sustain interest. The album is never "same-y" for lack of a better term, i.e. it doesn't sound like he writes the same song several times. When I find the time, I'll check out his backcatalog.
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When I find the time, I'll check out his backcatalog.
I have to go through the catalog as well... The only two albums I have so far are the Teen albums...
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Really loved Lush last night. Great set...nice alternating between classic shoegaze and blinding almost punk rock. Reminded me of a nice bridge between Slowdive and My Bloody Valentine. And Miki's voice sounded incredible. Justin Welch is a top-notch drummer.
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Really loved Lush last night. Great set...nice alternating between classic shoegaze and blinding almost punk rock. Reminded me of a nice bridge between Slowdive and My Bloody Valentine. And Miki's voice sounded incredible. Justin Welch is a top-notch drummer.
I absolutely agree!!! I felt the band displayed their really beautiful stuff quite well and then really great energy during the more driving songs. Totally spot on about moments and songs having a punk rock feel. I heard that back in the day, Superblast would get played rather fast live. (Won't lie, it bums me out that they didn't play that one, but I can understand not playing a song if the entire band doesn't feel it's working.) For me, the show was like you could literally reach out and feel the airiness of the vocals and the grooves in the songs. And when they hit some gnarly grooves, they just killed it. It's weird to describe a concert as dreamy, but it totally was.
On a side note, I got to meet Phil and Miki after the show. Phil was cool. He signed a my set list. And appreciated hearing how I pretty much grew up listening to Lush. Emma came out for a moment. The crowd overwhelmed her, so she went on the bus. i didn't get to talk to her, but she seemed incredibly nice. As for Miki, she was the fucking coolest. I was one of the only gals waiting outside to meet her. (All the dudes who were waiting was kind of funny and odd. A few felt like creepers...It sort of felt like a few were trying to hit on me even...so awkward) We discussed hair styles, guitars, and some music. I'll explain the hair style thing - when I was in my late teens/early 20's, I would tell my hairstylist to make me look like I could've been in a shoegaze band. Seriously, I showed Miki a few pictures of when I had purple and red in my hair. And I was like "Not sure if you know this, but you're a bit of a style icon...at least to me and a few friends." When I showed her the photos, she gave me a hug and was like "brilliant stuff! You definitely look like you could've been in the band!" which then led into the discussion about guitars lol.
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I saw Lush in Boston and at Terminal 5 in NYC. Never seen them before but I had a great time. They exceeded my expectations. I was also disappointed at no Superblast (someone yelled that in Boston and Miki let out a "you wish" lol). But I heard pretty much every other song I wanted to hear. For a band that's been away for so long, they were so tight. Compliments to Justin Welch, that guy is so in the pocket. I was lucky to catch one of his half broken drumsticks! Him and Phil were just clicking. They had such a great groove all night. Miki and Emma were fucking brilliant. I definitely get the punk rock feel to them which is probably why I like them the most out of all the shoegazers that reunited over the last decade. The crowds loved them. I really hope they continue to put out new music and tour again in the future because I wouldn't miss it. And also much love to Tamaryn. Been a huge fan of hers and she was amazing. Perfect opener for Lush.
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Sadly this is it for Lush...everyone that caught the tour, count yourselves lucky. They're done. I was really sad to get that bit of news, but it makes the fact that they did this tour all the more special.
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glad for everyone that enjoyed it so much! these type of reunion shows at the 930 are a real treat...
for whatever reason I never listened to them back in the day...which is strange cause I really listened to all the others a lot...
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Sadly this is it for Lush...everyone that caught the tour, count yourselves lucky. They're done. I was really sad to get that bit of news, but it makes the fact that they did this tour all the more special.
Really? where did you hear that? Everything I've read in online interviews with Miki and Emma makes it seems like the door will be left open for new music and so presumably more shows in the future. I think even more so now that they know they have a fanbase that will come out to see them.
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Sadly this is it for Lush...everyone that caught the tour, count yourselves lucky. They're done. I was really sad to get that bit of news, but it makes the fact that they did this tour all the more special.
Really? where did you hear that? Everything I've read in online interviews with Miki and Emma makes it seems like the door will be left open for new music and so presumably more shows in the future. I think even more so now that they know they have a fanbase that will come out to see them.
A reliable source unfortunately.
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That's too bad. They seemed to be enjoying themselves onstage big time.
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That's too bad. They seemed to be enjoying themselves onstage big time.
Yes...it's just unfortunate though. Band dynamics are complicated. People are complicated. I get the sense that this was a way to properly close the chapter and feel like they did something good. It satisfied their desire to finish their story and end on a happier note. I respect and admire that in a way. But it also feels like there was more there...more good music, more great gigs. Maybe they'll change their minds. But for now, that's highly unlikely.
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Money is also an issue in many reunions.. the first go around reunion tour everybody goes because its been 20 years and people been waiting.... its hard to keep going after that financially... particularly given in most cases some if not all band members have had to get regular day jobs and find a career to support themselves....
The Pixies had the fan base and new fans enough to keep touring profitably for years but most bands aren't that way....
Luna is a good case in point.. their first show back at the 930 last year was pretty well attended (I don't believe it sold out)... this year they are playing the Birchmere and that is not sold out.. Many of my friends are Luna fans who saw them multiple times in the 1990s but I don't know if any of them are planning to go to this show on Thursday....for the reunion show at the 930 Club last year we got like 20 people! but its like seeing them once got the need out of their system.......and they have other priorities now...
American fans are notoriously fickle.. many American bands that do these reunions actually make their money touring Japan, Spain or wherever.....there the fans kind of keep going and don't seem to go into this "oh i'm too old for concerts..." crap...
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Hutch is right. Money IS an issue for some bands...people have houses, kids, responsibilities and lives outside of music. Your career has to be strong enough so that your job is sustainable for long-term. Touring is tough but it's the only way to keep making money, and the merch that goes with it helps. I'm going to try to see Luna, assuming I'm not working. I'm glad to see they're giving it another shot. That's the one good thing about festivals...they usually pay bands well and it seems to help give some of them a longer life span. Although someone told me this year lower tier bands don't get paid at Coachella...they're playing for the privilege and prestige of exposure, and artists now sell their wristbands to young Hollywood brats for thousands of dollars in order to make money. That's really crummy.
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Hutch is right.
Look, we're all upset Lush is ending it after this tour, but let's not say things we're going to regret.
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Hutch is right.
Look, we're all upset Lush is ending it after this tour, but let's not say things we're going to regret.
Haha...Hutch has always been nothing but super cool with me. I'm like the Switzerland of the board. I try to get along with everyone. I've got great chocolate and they wrote "Smoke on the Water" after me. Although I'd like to be like Italy. The food is better there.
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That's too bad. They seemed to be enjoying themselves onstage big time.
Yes...it's just unfortunate though. Band dynamics are complicated. People are complicated. I get the sense that this was a way to properly close the chapter and feel like they did something good. It satisfied their desire to finish their story and end on a happier note. I respect and admire that in a way. But it also feels like there was more there...more good music, more great gigs. Maybe they'll change their minds. But for now, that's highly unlikely.
:-[ That really is too bad. I really hope they change their minds but now I know not to get my hopes up.
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On KCRW yesterday Miki said that they're going to take some time to regroup...I suspect that at this point, the band is thinking no more tours and this is it. But who knows. I'm hopeful that there will be more opportunities for them if they get paid well enough. Lush is a great band and though they landed on the second Lollapalooza, their career has never really been managed particularly well and they've never had a master plan. Maybe that's part of why it's difficult for them to see what their future is. Missing that first Coachella weekend was unfortunate because there was good money there. But it just wasn't in the cards. Obtaining visas for musicians has become so tricky these days, and expensive too.
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Jeff the Brotherhood at Black Cat backstage was great - much more edge than previous shows. I think they have been listening to a lot of Melvins lately.
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there was rock and roll tonight!!!!!!! woot
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I had the best time at the Dandy Warhols show last night in Baltimore...
so much fun.. they're such great guys too...
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I had the best time at the Dandy Warhols show last night in Baltimore...
so much fun.. they're such great guys too...
I must have seen you - there weren't many of us there.
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I had the best time at the Dandy Warhols show last night in Baltimore...
so much fun.. they're such great guys too...
I must have seen you - there weren't many of us there.
you weren't that guy that tried to get in front of me? I had to administer a beat down... you probably heard me yelling at him...
I really respect the Dandys for putting on a full show given you have to wonder how many people even bought their tickets... when I picked up my tickets it looked like they had a few pages of comps.... they may have sold 300 if that?
I wanted to buy one of the t-shirts but I just can't justify $30...
I absolutely love that venue.. I've seen Taj Mahal, Lucinda Williams and now the Dandys just in the past few months.. all a great time..
NSF?: Zia is pretty hot bangin' that tambourine on her ass....
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NSF?: Zia is pretty hot bangin' that tambourine on her ass....
I remember they were playing 9:30 circa-2003 and RustyOrgan (I'm 99% sure it was RO) showed up and asked "does the chick take her top off during concerts still" and we properly fisked him. (Not that your comment was offensive, it just made me remember him doing that.)
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I almost skipped Buzzcocks, and now I am so glad I went. Hands down my favorite show this year and here's why:
1. Shelley and Diggle were totally in to it and looked like they were actually having fun and not phoning it in
2. The crowd was WAY into it. With the exception of Flag, this is the first show I've seen in a long time where the crowd was not standing arms crossed silently judging the band. Lots of singing along and dancing
3. This was my first exposure to Residuels and I look forward to hearing more from them
And best of all... Pete Shelley plays a cheap $200 guitar. Love that.
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NSF?: Zia is pretty hot bangin' that tambourine on her ass....
I remember they were playing 9:30 circa-2003 and RustyOrgan (I'm 99% sure it was RO) showed up and asked "does the chick take her top off during concerts still" and we properly fisked him. (Not that your comment was offensive, it just made me remember him doing that.)
So does she still take her top off at shows? If so, good for her!
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I had the best time at the Dandy Warhols show last night in Baltimore...
so much fun.. they're such great guys too...
did they like your pleated khakis?
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I had the best time at the Dandy Warhols show last night in Baltimore...
so much fun.. they're such great guys too...
did they like your pleated khakis?
I found a new pair of pants.. I dont;' think they are pleated but will post later to make sure.
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I think Luna is one of the truly great underrated bands. So very happy I caught the Birchmere show. GREAT audience too. That is all.
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I think Luna is one of the truly great underrated bands. So very happy I caught the Birchmere show. GREAT audience too. That is all.
Solid show. My first time back at the Birchmere since seeing Steve Earle probably 25 years ago. I don't get the allure of the place personally. Like watching a show in a cafeteria. And FCFS for tables blows.
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I think Luna is one of the truly great underrated bands. So very happy I caught the Birchmere show. GREAT audience too. That is all.
Solid show. My first time back at the Birchmere since seeing Steve Earle probably 25 years ago. I don't get the allure of the place personally. Like watching a show in a cafeteria. And FCFS for tables blows.
If you haven't been at Birchmere in 25 years, where have you been going for FOOD all this time!?
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I kinda like the Birchmere. If you haven't been in 25 years, then that means you haven't been to the new one? The first time I went it was in another location. It was when I saw the Red House Painters on the "Rollercoaster" tour. God, what a performance that was.
As for Luna, Dean is one hell of a songwriter but underwhelming as a performer. What makes the band great is everyone else in it. And that's the magic of them. Sean Eden is one hell of a guitarist and I love watching that guy perform.
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I had the best time at the Dandy Warhols show last night in Baltimore...
so much fun.. they're such great guys too...
I must have seen you - there weren't many of us there.
you weren't that guy that tried to get in front of me? I had to administer a beat down... you probably heard me yelling at him...
I really respect the Dandys for putting on a full show given you have to wonder how many people even bought their tickets... when I picked up my tickets it looked like they had a few pages of comps.... they may have sold 300 if that?
I was surprised they went back to Ramshead Live.... The last time they played there a few years ago, the attendance was about the same as you're reporting for this show.... They definitely have a bigger fan base in DC than they do in Baltimore....
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I had the best time at the Dandy Warhols show last night in Baltimore...
so much fun.. they're such great guys too...
I must have seen you - there weren't many of us there.
you weren't that guy that tried to get in front of me? I had to administer a beat down... you probably heard me yelling at him...
I really respect the Dandys for putting on a full show given you have to wonder how many people even bought their tickets... when I picked up my tickets it looked like they had a few pages of comps.... they may have sold 300 if that?
I was surprised they went back to Ramshead Live.... The last time they played there a few years ago, the attendance was about the same as you're reporting for this show.... They definitely have a bigger fan base in DC than they do in Baltimore....
well.. there are a few things going on.. they probably still make some money.. .and they're probably driving south and wanted to stop for the night and might as well play.. i think their next show was cats cradle and they were coming from like Columbus.. so its a real bitch of a drive from Columbus to NC.. so they programmed in a stop knowing they would not make much money but hey its rock and roll..
that would be my guess...
it is probably a shame they could not program to play in the 930 club as they had already played in april....
having said all that, i just love shows like that.. i mean whats not to like? they closed the upstairs down and you get to see a band you like with only 300-400 people and the band gives it its all?
i thought it was an awesome time. for me the less people the better. .i'm not one of those people that wants their band to be so huge they play arenas or stadiums.. those types of shows suck.. even the 930 when sold out is pretty annoying....
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I think Luna is one of the truly great underrated bands. So very happy I caught the Birchmere show. GREAT audience too. That is all.
As you're the only boardie I've (knowingly) met, at the last Luna show (although I didn't know it at the time), I wondered if I'd see you last night.... Saw a guy I thought could've been you wearing a 930 T, but he said he wasn't a boardie..... anyway, yes, great show, sounded great as well.... "Hot Fucking Luna" guy was also back in attendance.... Also nice that the band had an organized table where they stuck around and signed stuff for everyone after the show....
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I had the best time at the Dandy Warhols show last night in Baltimore...
so much fun.. they're such great guys too...
I must have seen you - there weren't many of us there.
you weren't that guy that tried to get in front of me? I had to administer a beat down... you probably heard me yelling at him...
I really respect the Dandys for putting on a full show given you have to wonder how many people even bought their tickets... when I picked up my tickets it looked like they had a few pages of comps.... they may have sold 300 if that?
I was surprised they went back to Ramshead Live.... The last time they played there a few years ago, the attendance was about the same as you're reporting for this show.... They definitely have a bigger fan base in DC than they do in Baltimore....
well.. there are a few things going on.. they probably still make some money.. .and they're probably driving south and wanted to stop for the night and might as well play.. i think their next show was cats cradle and they were coming from like Columbus.. so its a real bitch of a drive from Columbus to NC.. so they programmed in a stop knowing they would not make much money but hey its rock and roll..
that would be my guess...
it is probably a shame they could not program to play in the 930 club as they had already played in april....
having said all that, i just love shows like that.. i mean whats not to like? they closed the upstairs down and you get to see a band you like with only 300-400 people and the band gives it its all?
i thought it was an awesome time. for me the less people the better. .i'm not one of those people that wants their band to be so huge they play arenas or stadiums.. those types of shows suck.. even the 930 when sold out is pretty annoying....
Yeah, I guess it was a pit stop, I just remember so few people last time they played there, I figured they'd never play there again....I just sorta feel bad for the band when a show is severely undersold like that.... although for all I know, they're getting their money anyway... wish I could have made it, but was indisposed, luckily I'm seeing them next week in Nashville....
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I had the best time at the Dandy Warhols show last night in Baltimore...
so much fun.. they're such great guys too...
I must have seen you - there weren't many of us there.
you weren't that guy that tried to get in front of me? I had to administer a beat down... you probably heard me yelling at him...
I really respect the Dandys for putting on a full show given you have to wonder how many people even bought their tickets... when I picked up my tickets it looked like they had a few pages of comps.... they may have sold 300 if that?
I was surprised they went back to Ramshead Live.... The last time they played there a few years ago, the attendance was about the same as you're reporting for this show.... They definitely have a bigger fan base in DC than they do in Baltimore....
well.. there are a few things going on.. they probably still make some money.. .and they're probably driving south and wanted to stop for the night and might as well play.. i think their next show was cats cradle and they were coming from like Columbus.. so its a real bitch of a drive from Columbus to NC.. so they programmed in a stop knowing they would not make much money but hey its rock and roll..
that would be my guess...
it is probably a shame they could not program to play in the 930 club as they had already played in april....
having said all that, i just love shows like that.. i mean whats not to like? they closed the upstairs down and you get to see a band you like with only 300-400 people and the band gives it its all?
i thought it was an awesome time. for me the less people the better. .i'm not one of those people that wants their band to be so huge they play arenas or stadiums.. those types of shows suck.. even the 930 when sold out is pretty annoying....
Yeah, I guess it was a pit stop, I just remember so few people last time they played there, I figured they'd never play there again....I just sorta feel bad for the band when a show is severely undersold like that.... although for all I know, they're getting their money anyway... wish I could have made it, but was indisposed, luckily I'm seeing them next week in Nashville....
well I hear ya on feelin' bad but you got to put that aside and if the band can give its all in spite of that one should look at it like a golden opportunity to see them in a rare setting... and remember its not as if they should be hurting for money... Courtney sold the rights for bohemian like you to vodafone for like $1.5 million years ago and they've sold plenty of songs for commercials/products.... some shows are big earners and others not so much....
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Poster Children
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Kula Shaker put on a pretty damn killer show last night. I went in expecting little and walked out feeling great.
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Green Day was stunning. More on that later.
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A huuugggeee thank you to Relaxer for the Green Day ticket and for putting up with my many stories. He's a great listener and had me on a roll. I had so much fun and it's easy to get carried away. Super cool to connect and it just shows that we are all pretty darn good folks. Well, most of us (haha). Green Day really was great. Truly one of those special nights at the Club. Plus, I loved watching Seth rock out the entire evening. I really couldn't have been happier with the setlist. They know their audience and the crowd was for the most part really enthusiastic and happy to be there. A couple knuckleheads here and there but for the most part everyone paid attention to etiquette and it wasn't until the end that people took their phones out for photos. I like that the band requested everyone just put the phone away. It was actually nice to see people just watch and enjoy a show. And it was a really nice variety of people too. Relaxer, thanks again for making last night possible. I had a blast.
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Hey, it was my pleasure, great to meet you too Bearman. I can geek out on music talk for HOURS.
Also concur with the show being great. People all around us were having so much fun. I was telling Bear that it's really remarkable how a late 80s socal-style punk band, one of hundreds of other bands that started out the same way, became this American Rock Institution with a long catalog of radio hits. Much of it goes to Billy Joe. Dude is a rock star. Sometimes it's a little cloying and obvious and on-the-nose, but the guy writes big catchy songs and he gives it everything on stage. They sounded great, the song selection was perfect, and it was worth $75 for sure.
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Hey, it was my pleasure, great to meet you too Bearman. I can geek out on music talk for HOURS.
Also concur with the show being great. People all around us were having so much fun. I was telling Bear that it's really remarkable how a late 80s socal-style punk band, one of hundreds of other bands that started out the same way, became this American Rock Institution with a long catalog of radio hits. Much of it goes to Billy Joe. Dude is a rock star. Sometimes it's a little cloying and obvious and on-the-nose, but the guy writes big catchy songs and he gives it everything on stage. They sounded great, the song selection was perfect, and it was worth $75 for sure.
All good points. I totally agree about the cloying and obvious part...but at the same time, there are so few really big rock bands left out there that have that kind of catalog and are still going strong. So it's kind of an odd balance one has to hit: pleasing the fans, trying to do new things, staying true to yourself but finding out how to stay relevant too. Radiohead are the masters of that: critical darlings, they can sell out arenas anywhere in the world, and every time they release something people go nuts. But they also haven't sold 10,000,000 copies of one of their LPs, and that puts a different kind of pressure and expectation on a band. I really did enjoy the new Green Day tunes. 4 of them seemed just right to me. I was also happy that it wasn't uncomfortably sold out.
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What I want to know was did Hutch get any of the shit he was carrying around in his NPR totebag signed last night?
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What I want to know was did Hutch get any of the shit he was carrying around in his NPR totebag signed last night?
oh I did not go... I'm not a big fan...
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What I want to know was did Hutch get any of the shit he was carrying around in his NPR totebag signed last night?
oh I did not go... I'm not a big fan...
Also, it was impossible to get tickets.
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What I want to know was did Hutch get any of the shit he was carrying around in his NPR totebag signed last night?
oh I did not go... I'm not a big fan...
Also, it was impossible to get tickets.
can't speak to that as I did not try... had I tried I'm fairly confident I would have scored as my ticket kungfu is pretty strong...
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Glad to hear it was fun and I hope that more bands encourage people to put their phones the f down.
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So it's kind of an odd balance one has to hit: pleasing the fans, trying to do new things, staying true to yourself but finding out how to stay relevant too.
I'm curious: did any of you have a chance to see them pre-Dookie (or even once it was released)? I do like Green Day and own the majority of their catalog, and I saw them once in 1992. I wanted to go to this show, but what stopped me was my one criticism of the band: they sound exactly the same as the did in 1992. Sure their lyrical subject matter is more mature and the recorded material is more polished, but the short of it is I don't feel like there's been much creative progression beyond that. I mean you can only do so much with power chords.
Maybe I expect too much in my old age.
Does this describe the show? Or do you think they have upped the ante over the last 25 years?
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^many bands I BEG FOR NO PROGRESSION
like the day AC/DC incorporates electronica or strings is the day I blow my head off..
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^many bands I BEG FOR NO PROGRESSION
like the day AC/DC incorporates electronica or strings is the day I blow my head off..
no, I'm not talking about a 180 like that. AC/DC with electronica would be ridiculous.
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So it's kind of an odd balance one has to hit: pleasing the fans, trying to do new things, staying true to yourself but finding out how to stay relevant too.
I'm curious: did any of you have a chance to see them pre-Dookie (or even once it was released)? I do like Green Day and own the majority of their catalog, and I saw them once in 1992. I wanted to go to this show, but what stopped me was my one criticism of the band: they sound exactly the same as the did in 1992. Sure their lyrical subject matter is more mature and the recorded material is more polished, but the short of it is I don't feel like there's been much creative progression beyond that. I mean you can only do so much with power chords.
Maybe I expect too much in my old age.
Does this describe the show? Or do you think they have upped the ante over the last 25 years?
There were 3 other musicians on stage, playing guitar or keyboards or saxophone or accordion. But they still sound like Green Day. Hard to say if that would be what you're looking for, but I think you would probably think they have progressed somewhat. Plus, they play their songs but maybe embellish a bit here and there. It's more of a rock show...not just blast through the songs. I don't know what they were like in 1992, but it's a 2 hour and 15 minute show...not 45 minutes a la Ramones, who stuck to their guns and even at the end were just blasting through their sets.
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So it's kind of an odd balance one has to hit: pleasing the fans, trying to do new things, staying true to yourself but finding out how to stay relevant too.
I'm curious: did any of you have a chance to see them pre-Dookie (or even once it was released)? I do like Green Day and own the majority of their catalog, and I saw them once in 1992. I wanted to go to this show, but what stopped me was my one criticism of the band: they sound exactly the same as the did in 1992. Sure their lyrical subject matter is more mature and the recorded material is more polished, but the short of it is I don't feel like there's been much creative progression beyond that. I mean you can only do so much with power chords.
Maybe I expect too much in my old age.
Does this describe the show? Or do you think they have upped the ante over the last 25 years?
I think GD has definitely evolved. I think their pre-Dookie music is just fine but it sounds to me the same as all of those socal pop-punk bands like Adolescents, DI, Angry Samoans, Doggy Style, Descendants, etc. Dookie just happened to be catchy and well-produced enough to take off and sell a billion copies.
But consider that 10 years after Dookie, they put out American Idiot, which was another huge hit. And to me, there's a whole lot of space between Dookie and AI. For one thing, there's two songs on AI that are more than 9 minutes long -- and in my opinion, they're the high point of the album. And the subject material is very different. I think the "politics" of AI are as deep as a bumper sticker, but they're addressing different themes than getting high and jerking off.
Ultimately, they're a guitar-based trio playing loud rock. I personally think they've evolved and experimented a fair amount while not losing their sound, the end.
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did they play "time of your life"? or whatever its called..
god i hate that song so much.
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did they play "time of your life"? or whatever its called..
god i hate that song so much.
I'd peeked at previous setlists and saw that the 2nd encore was Billy Joe and an acoustic playing this song. So as soon as they finished their first encore, I told Bearman I was peacing out because I too hate that song and didn't think I could stomach BJ being all earnest and sensitive and acoustic.
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did they play "time of your life"? or whatever its called..
god i hate that song so much.
I'd peeked at previous setlists and saw that the 2nd encore was Billy Joe and an acoustic playing this song. So as soon as they finished their first encore, I told Bearman I was peacing out because I too hate that song and didn't think I could stomach BJ being all earnest and sensitive and acoustic.
I left mid-way through the first acoustic song. I didn't need to re-live the Seinfeld recap episode, which is what I associate that song with.
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I didn't need to re-live the Seinfeld recap episode, which is what I associate that song with.
Haha, me too, actually. Hey, there's a thread where we can remember The Clip Show, if you like.
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did they play "time of your life"? or whatever its called..
they did (http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/green-day/2016/930-club-washington-dc-43fd3feb.html).
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we got an interesting "extra" at the Dandy Warhols in Nashville last friday.... near the end of the show, Courtney said they were going to have a special guest and that they were going to do a Velvet Underground song, said they usually stay away from VU "for obvious reasons".... then Bebe Buell came out and sang "Femme Fatale".... I guess she was a friend of Andy Warhol, she told them that Andy would have loved them.....
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we got an interesting "extra" at the Dandy Warhols in Nashville last friday.... near the end of the show, Courtney said they were going to have a special guest and that they were going to do a Velvet Underground song, said they usually stay away from VU "for obvious reasons".... then Bebe Buell came out and sang "Femme Fatale".... I guess she was a friend of Andy Warhol, she told them that Andy would have loved them.....
cool.. she's all over that Please Kill Me book....
I agree that Andy Warhol would have loved them...and yes they're great...
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we got an interesting "extra" at the Dandy Warhols in Nashville last friday.... near the end of the show, Courtney said they were going to have a special guest and that they were going to do a Velvet Underground song, said they usually stay away from VU "for obvious reasons".... then Bebe Buell came out and sang "Femme Fatale".... I guess she was a friend of Andy Warhol, she told them that Andy would have loved them.....
Thats awesome.
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Any truth to the rumor of sidehutch and hutch meeting Adele last night post show for autographs and pictures?
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Any truth to the rumor of sidehutch and hutch meeting Adele last night post show for autographs and pictures?
If Hutch doesn't post for three weeks, we'll assume she ate him.
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Any truth to the rumor of sidehutch and hutch meeting Adele last night post show for autographs and pictures?
And of an unusual chemistry between the three of them resulting in a trip back to the Ritz Carlton?
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Any truth to the rumor of sidehutch and hutch meeting Adele last night post show for autographs and pictures?
And of an unusual chemistry between the three of them resulting in a trip back to the Ritz Carlton?
sorry to dissappoint but I'm not into Adele... now Lucinda...
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No truth to that tale... I did go to the English Beat/Squeeze show and it was fantastic
sound was a little off during the beat, but great set list
Squeeze was fun as shit and with the exception of the new songs, they sounded great
Somehow got right up front in between sets...easy to move around as a single ;D
Didn't see challenged, but he had to be close
Was a pretty old/white crowd, that didn't really dance too much
...have to imagine fair amount of Trump supporters with that profile :o
Spotted Seth rockin' out up in the VIP balcony too
I didn't stick around to the very end (left halfway through 'take me' at the end)
but I read the band had the show available for purchase at the merch table and they were signing them too
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wow.. seven songs from the newest album
i love their first few album but if i made a list of musicians that could do no wrong but fell off the cliff bad squeeze would be in the top 10... i'm not sure what happened after 1982...
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No truth to that tale... I did go to the English Beat/Squeeze show and it was fantastic
sound was a little off during the beat, but great set list
Squeeze was fun as shit and with the exception of the new songs, they sounded great
Somehow got right up front in between sets...easy to move around as a single ;D
Didn't see challenged, but he had to be close
Was a pretty old/white crowd, that didn't really dance too much
...have to imagine fair amount of Drumpf supporters with that profile :o
Spotted Seth rockin' out up in the VIP balcony too
I didn't stick around to the very end (left halfway through 'take me' at the end)
but I read the band had the show available for purchase at the merch table and they were signing them too
Sidehatch - We came into the club a few minutes into the Beat's set, and I saw you heading the other way and yelled your IRL name to no avail. We then stood around 7-10 people back from stage right the whole night. Stayed to the end, loved the show, thought some of the new songs were decent, but the old songs are just so classic that the new ones cannot stand up to them.
They throw in two covers every night: Easybeats, and Tom Waits. I liked, but would have maybe liked a couple more of their own songs better?
Merch was plentiful, almost bought a $5 Squeeze "Stress Ball." But successfully avoided purchasing anything.
Began the night at Seth Meyers taping at the Warner. That was a lot of fun. And Mary Timony is in the 8G Band, which is cool.
Ate at Tasty Burger around the corner on 8th. Slow slow service, but good (Tasty) veggie burger and regular burger for my buddy.
So, from here its Nats Thursday night until midnight, and then Teenage Fanclub on Friday night. Solo for that show: can/should there be an official meet up?
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Teenage Fanclub on Friday night. Solo for that show: can/should there be an official meet up?
yes..there should be
unfortunately I have to take my kid to some cub scouts thing we're trying out so i expect to arrive on the later side...
I guess people want to meet before hand? seems like downstairs bar would be the place but others can advise...
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Went to see the Descendents last night...not sure if it was just my mood or what but that was one of the most obnoxious crowds I've been around in ages. Too many shovers, too many smelly people, too many people vaping inside. What the hell is the stuff that people smoke that smells like a cross between baby formula and talcum powder?? Absolutely disgusting. I have also decided that I really don't care for the FSS. It's going to take something really special for me to go back that way. Sold out shows there are ridiculously cramped. I sort of knew this already, but I've never seen the 9:30 post signs that say "our main floor has reached capacity, please enjoy the performance from the balcony!". To me that says you're selling too many tickets for the space and it's a fire hazard. Or have a designated number of seats for the main floor and some for the balcony the way that they do it at the Warfield in SF. Anyway, the Descendents were great but it would have been a better show at the 9:30. Odd that they played "Bikeage" in the middle of the set. That always seems like such an an encore song.
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Went to see the Descendents last night...not sure if it was just my mood or what but that was one of the most obnoxious crowds I've been around in ages. Too many shovers, too many smelly people, too many people vaping inside. What the hell is the stuff that people smoke that smells like a cross between baby formula and talcum powder?? Absolutely disgusting. I have also decided that I really don't care for the FSS. It's going to take something really special for me to go back that way. Sold out shows there are ridiculously cramped. I sort of knew this already, but I've never seen the 9:30 post signs that say "our main floor has reached capacity, please enjoy the performance from the balcony!". To me that says you're selling too many tickets for the space and it's a fire hazard. Or have a designated number of seats for the main floor and some for the balcony the way that they do it at the Warfield in SF. Anyway, the Descendents were great but it would have been a better show at the 9:30. Odd that they played "Bikeage" in the middle of the set. That always seems like such an an encore song.
I agree. I hate that venue. To be avoided unless it is a must see show... I think the Descendents counts as a must see show though since they hardly every play..
I was surprised they sold out so quickly.. by my count that is like 2000 tickets...
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Glad they played No! ALL!!
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Went to see the Descendents last night...not sure if it was just my mood or what but that was one of the most obnoxious crowds I've been around in ages. Too many shovers, too many smelly people, too many people vaping inside. What the hell is the stuff that people smoke that smells like a cross between baby formula and talcum powder?? Absolutely disgusting. I have also decided that I really don't care for the FSS. It's going to take something really special for me to go back that way. Sold out shows there are ridiculously cramped. I sort of knew this already, but I've never seen the 9:30 post signs that say "our main floor has reached capacity, please enjoy the performance from the balcony!". To me that says you're selling too many tickets for the space and it's a fire hazard. Or have a designated number of seats for the main floor and some for the balcony the way that they do it at the Warfield in SF. Anyway, the Descendents were great but it would have been a better show at the 9:30. Odd that they played "Bikeage" in the middle of the set. That always seems like such an an encore song.
how about the chick accusing the Descendents of promoting rape culture? That was bizarre... I'm surprised Milo and the FSS staff let her have the mic
I enjoyed the show otherwise though and the DC themed t-shirt is spot on
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wow that is so punk rock!
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Really loved the Teenage Fanclub show on Friday. Arrived later than I thought I would, so skipped looking for the meetup. Enjoyed the opener's set; then ran into a friend from college who is a huge TF fan. Hung out with him and his wife. I would have loved to hear Star Sign. But was otherwise happy with the set. Afterwards chatted with Norman, took a picture of college friend and his wife with Norman. He seems like a genuine nice fella.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLklFB4D3h7/?taken-by=jdginstagramz&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BLklFB4D3h7/?taken-by=jdginstagramz&hl=en)
If you are a downloading type of person, the Bowery Ballroom show is here (and they played Star Sign followed by The Concept):
http://www.nyctaper.com/2016/10/teenage-fanclub-october-15-2016-bowery-ballroom/ (http://www.nyctaper.com/2016/10/teenage-fanclub-october-15-2016-bowery-ballroom/)
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Really loved the Teenage Fanclub show on Friday. Arrived later than I thought I would, so skipped looking for the meetup. Enjoyed the opener's set; then ran into a friend from college who is a huge TF fan. Hung out with him and his wife. I would have loved to hear Star Sign. But was otherwise happy with the set. Afterwards chatted with Norman, took a picture of college friend and his wife with Norman. He seems like a genuine nice fella.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLklFB4D3h7/?taken-by=jdginstagramz&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BLklFB4D3h7/?taken-by=jdginstagramz&hl=en)
If you are a downloading type of person, the Bowery Ballroom show is here (and they played Star Sign followed by The Concept):
http://www.nyctaper.com/2016/10/teenage-fanclub-october-15-2016-bowery-ballroom/ (http://www.nyctaper.com/2016/10/teenage-fanclub-october-15-2016-bowery-ballroom/)
wow you got the set list! nice!
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Really loved the Teenage Fanclub show on Friday. Arrived later than I thought I would, so skipped looking for the meetup. Enjoyed the opener's set; then ran into a friend from college who is a huge TF fan. Hung out with him and his wife. I would have loved to hear Star Sign. But was otherwise happy with the set. Afterwards chatted with Norman, took a picture of college friend and his wife with Norman. He seems like a genuine nice fella.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLklFB4D3h7/?taken-by=jdginstagramz&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BLklFB4D3h7/?taken-by=jdginstagramz&hl=en)
If you are a downloading type of person, the Bowery Ballroom show is here (and they played Star Sign followed by The Concept):
http://www.nyctaper.com/2016/10/teenage-fanclub-october-15-2016-bowery-ballroom/ (http://www.nyctaper.com/2016/10/teenage-fanclub-october-15-2016-bowery-ballroom/)
wow you got the set list! nice!
;D
My hoarding of merch and memorabilia is going to make for one superfun estate sale one day.
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That's too bad. They seemed to be enjoying themselves onstage big time.
Yes...it's just unfortunate though. Band dynamics are complicated. People are complicated. I get the sense that this was a way to properly close the chapter and feel like they did something good. It satisfied their desire to finish their story and end on a happier note. I respect and admire that in a way. But it also feels like there was more there...more good music, more great gigs. Maybe they'll change their minds. But for now, that's highly unlikely.
As you were saying.....this seals it. :(
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/lush-cancel-tour-dates-after-bassist-phil-king-quits/
Lush bassist Phil King has left the group, which has caused the cancelation of the band?s upcoming European tour dates. The official statement from Lush:
We are very sad to announce the departure of Phil King from the band. As a result, we will no longer be able to appear at the Iceland Airwaves and Rolling Stone Weekender festivals ? massive apologies to everyone who was looking forward to seeing us play there. We are in the process of acquiring another bass player and look forward to our final show at Manchester Academy on November 25th.
Very sad to hear that Phil?s left the band. In addition to playing with Lush, King has a long UK indie pedigree, having played in Felt, The Servants, Biff Bang Pow!, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and others.
Lush, who reformed last year after 20 years away, played two shows in NYC in September
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seems very unprofessional...
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seems very unprofessional...
Especially surprising when you consider rock musicians' long legacy of professionalism, work ethic, and skillfulness in working out interpersonal difficulties with others.
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seems very unprofessional...
Especially surprising when you consider rock musicians' long legacy of professionalism, work ethic, and skillfulness in working out interpersonal difficulties with others.
I did not think of that...but you're right.. in that context even more surprising...
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seems very unprofessional...
Especially surprising when you consider rock musicians' long legacy of professionalism, work ethic, and skillfulness in working out interpersonal difficulties with others.
dude...he's the bassist
Do you really think he can't be replaced....crazy they would cancel all those dates
I bet they could get some uber-fan (ala Henry rollins) to jump in and take over
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Except that Rollins, ya know, doesn't play an instrument. But your overall point is a good one. How hard could it be to find some bass-playing uber fan? Or just get Flea to do it. He's always up for this kind of thing. And frankly, maybe Lush could use a little slap-bass funkization
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Enjoyed the Jerry Garcia tribute at Constitution Hall last Friday. I mainly went to see Alison Krauss sing some ballads. And that she did. The Peggy - O was gorgeous as was I'll Take a Melody. Midnight Moonlight was great, rollicking, earthy fun.
John Medeski was a great choice on keys, especially the B-3. Merl would have been proud.
Jamey Johnson was a pleasant surprise. I didn't know his stuff. His husky, twangy vocals were perfect for the likes of Mama Tried, Georgia on my Mind, etc.
Warren's....., well Warren. Consistently great instrumental chops.
The only drawback was that the sound got a little muddy at times. Hard to discern Alison's fiddle.
Raymond Weber, the (New Orleans) drummer, apparently has played with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Dumstaphunk.
The venue was maybe 3/4s full.
Long live the Captain!!!
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Enjoyed the Jerry Garcia tribute at Constitution Hall last Friday. I mainly went to see Alison Krauss sing some ballads. And that she did. The Peggy - O was gorgeous as was I'll Take a Melody. Midnight Moonlight was great, rollicking, earthy fun.
John Medeski was a great choice on keys, especially the B-3. Merl would have been proud.
Jamey Johnson was a pleasant surprise. I didn't know his stuff. His husky, twangy vocals were perfect for the likes of Mama Tried, Georgia on my Mind, etc.
Warren's....., well Warren. Consistently great instrumental chops.
The only drawback was that the sound got a little muddy at times. Hard to discern Alison's fiddle.
Raymond Weber, the (New Orleans) drummer, apparently has played with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Dumstaphunk.
The venue was maybe 3/4s full.
Long live the Captain!!!
Sounds great Bagman.
In the other shows no one cares about ( :P) file:
Last night, I was at the "Look Park" show at the Barns/WolfTrap. Was not heavily attended; so was happy to purchase at the door and save $9.25 in service charges. Chris was his usual deadpan laconic self; he had a lead guitarist (from the Winterpills) and a keyboard player. The new songs were great live - lotsa really nice plush harmonies. The Fountains of Wayne songs were fun: Red Dragon Tattoo, Dip in the Ocean, Barbara H., etc...Show at 8, over by 9:30ish, home by 10. Solid night of entertainment.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMDD8IdjGke/?taken-by=jdginstagramz (https://www.instagram.com/p/BMDD8IdjGke/?taken-by=jdginstagramz)
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Did anyone go to Shellac last week? How was it? Bummed to miss that one.
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Jamey Johnson was a pleasant surprise. I didn't know his stuff. His husky, twangy vocals were perfect for the likes of Mama Tried, Georgia on my Mind, etc.
Didn't go to the show, but love me some Jamey Johnson. He kicks Chris Stapleton's ass in a fat, bearded ugly guy music competition.
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The Elvis Costello show was excellent. Clocked in just under 3 hours emphasizing songs from Imperial Bedroom. Elvis and the band sounded great. Other than Elvis, Steve Nieve was the highlight-f'ing genius.
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The Elvis Costello show was excellent. Clocked in just under 3 hours emphasizing songs from Imperial Bedroom. Elvis and the band sounded great. Other than Elvis, Steve Nieve was the highlight-f'ing genius.
Love Imperial Bedroom stuff. Show was great. Not sure how long the tour has been going but Elvis sounded a bit hoarse. And he dragged the vocals behind the music too much for my liking. But an overall solid show. And Nieve was brilliant as usual.
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The Elvis Costello show was excellent. Clocked in just under 3 hours emphasizing songs from Imperial Bedroom. Elvis and the band sounded great. Other than Elvis, Steve Nieve was the highlight-f'ing genius.
Love Imperial Bedroom stuff. Show was great. Not sure how long the tour has been going but Elvis sounded a bit hoarse. And he dragged the vocals behind the music too much for my liking. But an overall solid show. And Nieve was brilliant as usual.
Loved the show.
Imperial Bedroom probably in my top 10 favorite records.
Loved the show.
34 Songs!
Loved the show.
He has been dragging the vocals behind for awhile; not my favorite affect. Wondering if it's harder to stay with him for the rhythm section...But I guess Pete and (Not Bruce) just stay on the beat and EC knows that they will always be there to keep the song intact.
Loved the show.
I dislike seated venues.
Pills and Soap!
Loved the show.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMX_VEDjgvJ/?taken-by=jdginstagramz&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BMX_VEDjgvJ/?taken-by=jdginstagramz&hl=en)
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congrats to those that made it to the Elvis Costello!
I was bummed to miss it.. he always delivers...........nice seat Challenged!
I don't like seats either but the Warner has some real nice acoustics and you know he played there in 78 (when it wasn't seated) so its a cool place to see him in..
I seen him there twice... both spectacular.. one time after the show I caught him by the bus and he signed my UK This YEars Model (one of my favorite records ever)
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congrats to those that made it to the Elvis Costello!
I was bummed to miss it.. he always delivers...........nice seat Challenged!
I don't like seats either but the Warner has some real nice acoustics and you know he played there in 78 (when it wasn't seated) so its a cool place to see him in..
I seen him there twice... both spectacular.. one time after the show I caught him by the bus and he signed my UK This YEars Model (one of my favorite records ever)
Beautiful venue; agreed. Somehow despite seeing him around ten(?) times, never saw him there before...
Saw the buses parked on 12th street at the Nordstrom Rack. Could not wait around after the show.
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The Town Where Time Stood Still
Lipstick Vogue
On Your Way Down
The Loved Ones
Accidents Will Happen
You'll Never Be a Man
Tears Before Bedtime
Moods for Moderns
This House Is Empty Now
Shabby Doll
Green Shirt
Human Hands
Watching the Detectives
The Long Honeymoon
Pills and Soap
Hand in Hand
High Fidelity
You Little Fool
Pidgin English
Encore:
Alison
Shot With His Own Gun
Almost Blue
Kid About It
...And in Every Home
Beyond Belief
Man Out of Time
Encore 2:
Town Cryer
Everyday I Write the Book
Encore 3:
Blood & Hot Sauce
A Face in the Crowd
American Mirror
I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea
Pump It Up
(What's So Funny 'bout) Peace, Love and Understanding
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19 songs in the primary set, and 15 encore songs? I hate that. Nice set, tho!
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19 songs in the primary set, and 15 encore songs? I hate that. Nice set, tho!
'Encore' for the most part was walk offstage then walk right back onstage.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/elvis-costello-returns-to-the-warner-theatre-38-years-after-a-legendary-performance/2016/11/04/d309cfd2-a2aa-11e6-8d63-3e0a660f1f04_story.html
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wish you guys would stop posting about this!!!
killer set list
Chelsea is one of my all time favorite songs
Beyond belief is a close second
Fuck, why didn't I just have a spare $125 laying around
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19 songs in the primary set, and 15 encore songs? I hate that. Nice set, tho!
'Encore' for the most part was walk offstage then walk right back onstage.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/elvis-costello-returns-to-the-warner-theatre-38-years-after-a-legendary-performance/2016/11/04/d309cfd2-a2aa-11e6-8d63-3e0a660f1f04_story.html
Article suggests that this was the 2nd time he played at Warner. Isn't it 4 total?
date city country venue event / tour with
1978-02-28 Washington, DC US Warner Theatre 2nd US Tour The Attractions
2010-04-22 Washington, DC US Warner Theatre The Sugarcanes
2011-09-29 Washington, DC US Warner Theatre The Revolver Tour The Imposters
2016-11-03 Washington, DC US Warner Theatre Imperial Bedroom & Other Chambers Tour The Imposters
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19 songs in the primary set, and 15 encore songs? I hate that. Nice set, tho!
'Encore' for the most part was walk offstage then walk right back onstage.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/elvis-costello-returns-to-the-warner-theatre-38-years-after-a-legendary-performance/2016/11/04/d309cfd2-a2aa-11e6-8d63-3e0a660f1f04_story.html
Article suggests that this was the 2nd time he played at Warner. Isn't it 4 total?
date city country venue event / tour with
1978-02-28 Washington, DC US Warner Theatre 2nd US Tour The Attractions
2010-04-22 Washington, DC US Warner Theatre The Sugarcanes
2011-09-29 Washington, DC US Warner Theatre The Revolver Tour The Imposters
2016-11-03 Washington, DC US Warner Theatre Imperial Bedroom & Other Chambers Tour The Imposters
at least 4.. i have the warner 78 on cd and I attended both the 2010 and 2011 ones...
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wish you guys would stop posting about this!!!
killer set list
Chelsea is one of my all time favorite songs
Beyond belief is a close second
Fuck, why didn't I just have a spare $125 laying around
The price tag was outside my budget, but so is a lower bowl Caps ticket or NFL game. And this was Elvis. And Imperial Bedroom.
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wish you guys would stop posting about this!!!
killer set list
Chelsea is one of my all time favorite songs
Beyond belief is a close second
Fuck, why didn't I just have a spare $125 laying around
The price tag was outside my budget, but so is a lower bowl Caps ticket or NFL game. And this was Elvis. And Imperial Bedroom.
great investment...
I never regret shows I go to.. only those that I miss...
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So 13 out of 15 - no Little Savage or Boy With a Problem
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wish you guys would stop posting about this!!!
killer set list
Chelsea is one of my all time favorite songs
Beyond belief is a close second
Fuck, why didn't I just have a spare $125 laying around
The price tag was outside my budget, but so is a lower bowl Caps ticket or NFL game. And this was Elvis. And Imperial Bedroom.
great investment...
I never regret shows I go to.. only those that I miss...
This + Chase Visa Card = My Life
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Lydia Loveless at RNRH was a welcome respite from the week that was.
Opener was Aaron Lee Tasjan, and was glad I arrived early enough to see most of his set.
And for us old farts there was this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9hVQgPpf9o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9hVQgPpf9o)
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Helmet was exactly what I needed last night...loud music performed with bruising malice. The Meantime stuff sounds as powerful as ever.
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BRMC and Death From Above 1979 were fun at the Fillmore. 1st time there and enjoyed the venue and close to my Scaggsville home
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BRMC is no way to follow DFA. BRMC hasn't had a record out in over three years and I dunno, they seemed a bit stale. DFA had the place moving and I was really hoping they would headline that one. I did somewhat enjoy Deap Vally though. They were a cool opener for DFA.
I am pretty bummed I could not make that Helmet / Local H show. My friend who went said it was great. I have seen them play the Meantime album and Betty album both respectively on the 20th anniversary tours of said records. Here is to hoping they do one for Aftertaste. I always thought that was a very underrated album!
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King Khan and the BBQ show was a blast last night
that man has no shame when it comes to the outfits he wears on stage
and yes rumors are true...DFA and Sidehatch did get to say Hi in the midst of it
Can't say I'd vouch for him if he was trying to get security clearance, but I'd let him drink my liquor from an old fruit jar
and unfortunately his buds were in fact his friends, that was a real downer
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I loved seeing Fito Paez at the Fillmore Thursday night- only waited 30 years- but the getting into the venue WANDING , patting, security checks etc were ridiculous.. come on..I mean I'm never into that but sometimes I get it but for a show by a 53 year old Argentine scarf wearing guy playing a piano, really? Unless there was some good reason this seemed excessive... also a completely separate line for ID check?
This may be the first or second time I actually paid for a ticket there (I think I paid for a discounted ticket for the Specials maybe because I didn't think I'd get on the guest list but in the end I did and Sidehatch took that ticket but my memory could be off but J Geils Band, Frank Turner and Ziggy Marley were all free) and hopefully they never get another show I must see... Not to mention the horrible drive up from NOVA leaving my place at 6:50 pm to make it up there for an 8 pm start time...that was loads of fun on the beltway...
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the Specials
You ended up with tix that said $0.00 on them not sure how you scored them
but I think you also paid for a pair too?
I wasn't involved with the acquisition, just the consumption and enjoyment
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The Hold Steady shows were great.
The Rolling Stones Exhibit - Exhibitionism - was great.
The Pizza was great.
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the Specials
You ended up with tix that said $0.00 on them not sure how you scored them
but I think you also paid for a pair too?
I wasn't involved with the acquisition, just the consumption and enjoyment
that is true.. they said 0.. so technically Fito Paez is the first time I gave any money to the Fillmore
that is good
when I thought my contact at the Fillmore would not come through with freebies for us about 5 hours before show I panic and went and bought two from a reseller at below face...DUMB
then a few hours the contact came through and I was stuck with extras.. I gave you the ticket free as I had promised to get us on the list i guess..
that is what happened as I recall
so glad I went to that show because the recent specials show had two Specials less with the drummer (Bradbury) dying and the guitarist (Roddy Radiation) being pushed out
anyone that sees them now is only seeing three Specials...and from reading Roddy Radiation's website where he answers questions it seems Terry Hall is a first class jerk which is not too surprising..
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Pig Destroyer on Saturday were, as always, really great. But the real treat was Deceased, which went on right before PG. Hadn't heard their stuff and they just killed it. Loved the 4 foot tall guitar player who looked something out of Lord of the Rings. Swear to got that guy was soloing out of his mind for 80% of the show.
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saw the Reverend Horton Heat, Unknown Hinson and Nashville Pussy last night at Ramshead Live..
I could not believe it but it sure looked to me like the Rev and Jimbo had aged 20 years since the last time I saw them 20 years ago
My research tells me I last saw them at the 930 Club on February 7, 1997... my research was helped by Rich_WDC's This week in concert history posts where he accounts for that show.. the REV's website has an incomplete history that does not mention the show... instead mentioning the late 1996 Rev show in September at the 930.... However, the late 1996 show was on a Thursday and I'm pretty sure I went on a weekend night which fits with the 1997 show being a Friday and all.... also I kind of think it was cold weather time....Sidehatch was at the 1996 or 1997 show..maybe he can confirm..
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Hutch, that tour is hitting here tomorrow. Worth seeing this go around? I'm on the fence since I'm going to Thievery Corporation tonite already.
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I could not believe it but it sure looked to me like the Rev and Jimbo had aged 20 years since the last time I saw them 20 years ago
so you're saying that in 20 years, they look like they've aged 20 years?
will wonders never cease...
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Hutch, that tour is hitting here tomorrow. Worth seeing this go around? I'm on the fence since I'm going to Thievery Corporation tonite already.
well...that is a tough call.. depends on how much of a fan you are.. if not a big fan I would say no...Nashville Pussy sounded really AC/DC which for me was manna from the God... then Rev played about 45 minutes.. then Unknown Hinson came out and sang and played guitar with the RHH backing him for about 25 minutes.. he's very old school country with funny lyrics.. then the Rev came out for about 30 minute more of mainly hits.. the dude from Nashville Pussy came out and sang Motorhead's Ace of Spades with RHH backing him...Rev finished with Folsom Prison Blues.. they also played, earlier, to my delight Chuck Berry's Little Queenie
the set break between Nashville Pussy and RHH was pretty long.. a tortured 30 minutes for me.... I did not catch the opener opener Lucky Tubb but I've seen him before open for Hank Williams III and didn't think it was all that..
the dude- unknown hinson- is apparently on some tv show on cartoon network for the past 10 years.. squibblebait or somesuch.. I had no idea who he was.. he was good..
overall I had a good time and am glad I went but I had a free ticket truth be told and I just wanted to see RHH again....otherwise I would not recommend it.
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I mean the RHH is a really great band.. Rev is phenomenal on guitar.. Jimbo great slappin' on the upright bass and the drummer very impressive.... but I think a few of the songs weren't all that great and you have to be into that kind of music a lot to enjoy it and not get bored...
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I have to say I cannot think of a less Julian show so now I think you're putting me on... ;D
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I have to say I cannot think of a less Julian show so now I think you're putting me on... ;D
I've seen both RHH and Unknown Hinson before. Neither are favorites of mine but they're OK.
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I have to say I cannot think of a less Julian show so now I think you're putting me on... ;D
GWAR?
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....Sidehatch was at the 1996 or 1997 show..maybe he can confirm..
I killed those braincells with extreme prejudice...dead brain cells tell no tales
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I have to say I cannot think of a less Julian show so now I think you're putting me on... ;D
GWAR?
I think at this point that's a "Natural Julian" show as far as this community is concerned.
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Caught a hobo-rock show at the Bathtub Republic
The People (from Phily) were excellent
The North Country (DC) headlined and put on a very solid show
would definitely catch them again
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I think I'm going to muster up the energy to go see that rev horton/nashville show
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I think I'm going to muster up the energy to go see that rev horton/nashville show
ok great but make sure you get there in time for the full Nashville Pussy set.. they go on before the Rev..
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I think I'm going to muster up the energy to go see that rev horton/nashville show
ok great but make sure you get there in time for the full Nashville Pussy set.. they go on before the Rev..
Oh I did.
They were great
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Two thumbs up for the Kacey Musgraves performance on Saturday night.
Smokin' band, smokin' front woman, good tunes, Christmas spirit in full force. Would return.
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Smokin' band, smokin' front woman,
Smokers are jokers.
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Smokin' band, smokin' front woman,
Smokers are jokers.
I can confirm that.
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I think I'm going to muster up the energy to go see that rev horton/nashville show
ok great but make sure you get there in time for the full Nashville Pussy set.. they go on before the Rev..
Oh I did.
They were great
good good...
the guitarist plays some great Angus licks....
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Yeah, I loved NP and that was the reason for going to the show. I gave RHH a half hour and then decided to head out.
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Saw Parquet Court at the Knockdown Center in Queens. Highly recommend catching them in DC or Baltimore in February. Other bands that played at this event included DC band Flasher, X_X, Vanity, Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth), and Guerilla Toss.
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Jimmy Eat World was a fun show. A really very sold out packed house.
Serious drunken bro-douchebaggery was in full effect though. And 930Staph had to be able to see it. Yet only seemed to intervene in flash-brotography.
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the Dean and Britta/Yo La Tengo "50th anniversary of the Velvet Underground in Philly" show was pretty damn awesome!!!... D&B did their "13 Most Beautiful" show, which was great, and then YLT did what was probably a typical 1966 Velvet's show.... lotsa noise and feedback as part of the performance, and I probably got a taste of how a 1966 crowd would've reacted to them, the floor was packed at the start but as the noise/feedback continued, more and more people left, by the end I had plenty of elbow room.....
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the Dean and Britta/Yo La Tengo "50th anniversary of the Velvet Underground in Philly" show was pretty damn awesome!!!... D&B did their "13 Most Beautiful" show, which was great, and then YLT did what was probably a typical 1966 Velvet's show.... lotsa noise and feedback as part of the performance, and I probably got a taste of how a 1966 crowd would've reacted to them, the floor was packed at the start but as the noise/feedback continued, more and more people left, by the end I had plenty of elbow room.....
nice.. I'm jealous I could not attend..
YLT really can do it all...
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the Dean and Britta/Yo La Tengo "50th anniversary of the Velvet Underground in Philly" show was pretty damn awesome!!!... D&B did their "13 Most Beautiful" show, which was great, and then YLT did what was probably a typical 1966 Velvet's show.... lotsa noise and feedback as part of the performance, and I probably got a taste of how a 1966 crowd would've reacted to them, the floor was packed at the start but as the noise/feedback continued, more and more people left, by the end I had plenty of elbow room.....
nice.. I'm jealous I could not attend..
YLT really can do it all...
This exchange sounds straight out of Portlandia. Pure hipster bullshit gold. :D
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Seu Jorge.. man his Bowie show was pretty special....in some ways he is so different from Bowie.. a pretty deep baritone, Brazilian, black, masculine or strapping (I can't decide which.. I can't come up with the perfect word for what I want to say or maybe I did), portuguese speaking....
I guess that is what is special. that he can demonstrate the universality of Bowie's songs..
We stuck around a long time after the show.. just to say hi.. a very nice guy.. Sidehatch detected a strong herbal essence emanating from him...
I called him "Seu Jorge" and then felt pretty stupid the next day.. as his name is Jorge.. I think Seu jorge means "I'm George"... so saying "Seu Jorge" to him might be like saying "I'm George!"
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the Dean and Britta/Yo La Tengo "50th anniversary of the Velvet Underground in Philly" show was pretty damn awesome!!!... D&B did their "13 Most Beautiful" show, which was great, and then YLT did what was probably a typical 1966 Velvet's show.... lotsa noise and feedback as part of the performance, and I probably got a taste of how a 1966 crowd would've reacted to them, the floor was packed at the start but as the noise/feedback continued, more and more people left, by the end I had plenty of elbow room.....
nice.. I'm jealous I could not attend..
YLT really can do it all...
This exchange sounds straight out of Portlandia. Pure hipster bullshit gold. :D
I understand your amusement, it's similar to my reaction when you start waxing poetic about Ace Frehley..... ;)
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oh.. Ace Frehley.. funny you should just happen to mention that I just picked up KISSOLOGY Vol. 1 (with bonus Cobo Hall concert! yeah baby! ALIVE TOUR!)
This is going to be epic! Ace in all his splendour .. January 1976!!!!!!!!! I even got the Spring Tour '75' replica backstage pass..
fuckin' awesome.
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those kids tho
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB20XxXHQPs
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those kids tho
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB20XxXHQPs
is this your band?
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We opened for Clutch last night. Well, I say "we". I play theramin and my number was cut at the last minute.
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I managed to sneak another show into 2016...
Solid solid Old 97s show last night at the Hamilton... can't help but feel they were keeping a little bit in the tank for tonight... Rhett Miller is ageless... he still looks like a kid...Bethea wails on guitar....they played a few songs from the upcoming album....I think their 2014 album is the best thing they have done in a real long time and compares very favorably with their 90s stuff....its what made me want to see them again after all these years...
they had no merch... they said they'd just flown in from Dallas that day.. not sure why that means there is no merch but whatever...it looked like they had one roadie with them... I was lookin to buy a copy of the last record or something to get signed but it will have to be next time..
I hadn't been back to the Hamilton in a real long time...can't even remember the last time I was there.... I forget what a great place it is to see a show....They just don't get that many shows I'm into but I should make a point of going more often...
Rhett said they loved playing the Hamilton and that they'd been told by the Hamilton that when they played it a couple of years ago they set the record for most bar sales...
I looked for James Ford everywhere but alas no sign of him...
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Comedy at The Big Hunt last night: Joe List, Mark Normand, Louis CK, and 2 locals who were good too. Interesting little room in the basement there. Some good pics (not by me) here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPNKBG_BSNB/?taken-by=comedyartwork&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BPNKBG_BSNB/?taken-by=comedyartwork&hl=en)
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I managed to sneak another show into 2016...
Solid solid Old 97s show last night at the Hamilton... can't help but feel they were keeping a little bit in the tank for tonight... Rhett Miller is ageless... he still looks like a kid...Bethea wails on guitar....they played a few songs from the upcoming album....I think their 2014 album is the best thing they have done in a real long time and compares very favorably with their 90s stuff....its what made me want to see them again after all these years...
they had no merch... they said they'd just flown in from Dallas that day.. not sure why that means there is no merch but whatever...it looked like they had one roadie with them... I was lookin to buy a copy of the last record or something to get signed but it will have to be next time..
I hadn't been back to the Hamilton in a real long time...can't even remember the last time I was there.... I forget what a great place it is to see a show....They just don't get that many shows I'm into but I should make a point of going more often...
Rhett said they loved playing the Hamilton and that they'd been told by the Hamilton that when they played it a couple of years ago they set the record for most bar sales...
I looked for James Ford everywhere but alas no sign of him...
Just saw this now. Wanted to go to this show, but my brother and his wife were making a short once a year visit to us, and they are not concertgoers. So hanging at home with them won out.
I did once drag my brother to see "The Satellite Riders" play a secret show at the Tractor Tavern prior to their appearance at Bumbershoot in Seattle a number of years ago. While my brother didn't care for it (probably more a reflection of his apathy toward live music than their actual performance), I still think it was one of the best Old 97's shows I've been to.
I agree about their 2014 album. Definitely the best they've done since 2001 and a welcome surprise after a string of mediocre albums. They always play enough older stuff to make me want to go see them anytime they're in town.
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Comedy at The Big Hunt last night: Joe List, Mark Normand, Louis CK, and 2 locals who were good too. Interesting little room in the basement there. Some good pics (not by me) here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPNKBG_BSNB/?taken-by=comedyartwork&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BPNKBG_BSNB/?taken-by=comedyartwork&hl=en)
My daughter and I watched the Secret Life of Pets last night on DVD. That counts for something, right?
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Comedy at The Big Hunt last night: Joe List, Mark Normand, Louis CK, and 2 locals who were good too. Interesting little room in the basement there. Some good pics (not by me) here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPNKBG_BSNB/?taken-by=comedyartwork&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BPNKBG_BSNB/?taken-by=comedyartwork&hl=en)
My daughter and I watched the Secret Life of Pets last night on DVD. That counts for something, right?
Yes; that counts way MORE. not to get sappy, but cherish every moment Spaceman.
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Comedy at The Big Hunt last night: Joe List, Mark Normand, Louis CK, and 2 locals who were good too. Interesting little room in the basement there. Some good pics (not by me) here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPNKBG_BSNB/?taken-by=comedyartwork&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BPNKBG_BSNB/?taken-by=comedyartwork&hl=en)
How did you hear about the show beforehand?
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Comedy at The Big Hunt last night: Joe List, Mark Normand, Louis CK, and 2 locals who were good too. Interesting little room in the basement there. Some good pics (not by me) here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPNKBG_BSNB/?taken-by=comedyartwork&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BPNKBG_BSNB/?taken-by=comedyartwork&hl=en)
How did you hear about the show beforehand?
Follow List and Normand on the Instagrams; Louis was a possibility, not guaranteed.
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Comedy at The Big Hunt last night: Joe List, Mark Normand, Louis CK, and 2 locals who were good too. Interesting little room in the basement there. Some good pics (not by me) here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPNKBG_BSNB/?taken-by=comedyartwork&hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/p/BPNKBG_BSNB/?taken-by=comedyartwork&hl=en)
How did you hear about the show beforehand?
Follow List and Normand on the Instagrams; Louis was a possibility, not guaranteed.
dude, how could you not tip us off???>? Next time say "Hey guys lets meet for a beer at the Big Hunt" or something.. I mean what the FUCKING HELL is this board for
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Phish in Mexico is one not to be missed ya haters. EpiQ weekend on da beach.
🍄 + 🍺 + 💊 + 🌴+ 🌊 +🐟
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All right, just break it to me: how was the City of Caterpillar show?
I had to cancel on account of being a dedicated parent n'shit.
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All right, just break it to me: how was the City of Caterpillar show?
I had to cancel on account of being a dedicated parent n'shit.
The first of the two Richmond shows was quite good but a lot of people there didn't really know the band. Heard several conversations in the crowd from people saying they bought tickets because it would "sell out instantly" and then they "held onto the tickets too long and the market crashed."
I would see them again.
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Haha that's exactly the way I was. All you nerds were going bonkers when this show was announced and I didn't want to miss out, so I bought tickets. Not only had I never heard the band, I'd never even heard of them before. At one point the other night I pulled up a Youtube and started listening to it, but it sounded pretty awesome and I was depressed over missing the show so I shut it down. Sigh.
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All you nerds were going bonkers when this show was announced and I didn't want to miss out, so I bought tickets.
I honestly do not think I commented on the show until you started asking about it. I was unaware the band had any following outside of Richmond.
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The DC show was pretty awesome. Lots of people were just as stoked about the opening band Malady as they were about City of Caterpillar. It was a very energetic night and the crowd had nothing but love for all the bands. The merch line was the longest I have ever seen at the Black Cat. For any band or show there ever.
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The DC show was pretty awesome. Lots of people were just as stoked about the opening band Malady as they were about City of Caterpillar. It was a very energetic night and the crowd had nothing but love for all the bands. The merch line was the longest I have ever seen at the Black Cat. For any band or show there ever.
That was a crazy line for Merch!
COC would make a incredible instrumental band, was a little put off by the vocal
but it was fun and the crowd was into it...always enjoyable when that happens
Personally I though Malady was kinda weak, but wada I know
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Frank did not let down, show 2006
the first song was killer https://youtu.be/Z3CmycG8YGc
Sand in the Gears (for the next 4 years)
place was packed to the gills
Kazoo's are now apparently a thing now
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Anyone else go to Run The Jewels tonight? Zach De La Rocha showed up at the end to guest in on two songs. Pretty great moment!
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Anyone else go to Run The Jewels tonight? Zach De La Rocha showed up at the end to guest in on two songs. Pretty great moment!
Oh shit really! Damn. I had tickets for last week but had to get rid of them because I could not make this short notice reschedule. To see Zack do both his tracks might have been worth saying "fuck it" and go. It really pained me to miss this as I have not missed an EL-P related concert in DC since 2007. Zack must in town to protest Trump methinks.
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Zack must in town to protest Trump methinks.
I don't know why anyone would listen to his political thoughts after basically writing an album telling people voting for Gore instead of Bush was throwing your vote away because it was all the same. RATM is the exogenesis of Bernie Bros.
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this is America . . . we only listen to people who are "now relevant." people don't care about gore anymore; in 5 minutes from now no one will care about Bernie anymore and they sure as shit don't care what zack thinks.
maybe zack should fight soulja boy.
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maybe zack should fight soulja boy.
Down Rodeo (Superman That Ho Hypermix)
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Trump inaugural concert yesterday was pretty rippin'. Would attend again.
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Trump inaugural concert yesterday was pretty rippin'. Would attend again.
4 realz?
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Trump inaugural concert yesterday was pretty rippin'. Would attend again.
4 realz?
Don't doubt my love of Toby and 3 Doors Down.
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Zack must in town to protest Trump methinks.
I don't know why anyone would listen to his political thoughts after basically writing an album telling people voting for Gore instead of Bush was throwing your vote away because it was all the same. RATM is the exogenesis of Bernie Bros.
totally my thinking too
its amusing to see all these "progressives" now freaking out about Trump.. where were they???? where the fuck where they?
And i am thinking they will get their way and have the 76 year old Bernie on ballot in 2020.. and I think he will lose.
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Frank did not let down, show 2006
the first song was killer https://youtu.be/Z3CmycG8YGc
Sand in the Gears (for the next 4 years)
place was packed to the gills
Kazoo's are now apparently a thing now
Really fun show. Glad I was able to record that first song. I saw that he was coming out alone, and thought, this will be something new/special.
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Vermin Supreme is a pretty nice guy.
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It had been so long since I'd seen Mike Mesaros playing bass with the Smithereens I had forgotten how much he has been missed.. he really brings an extra power/drive to their sound...
Really cool songlist including 7 out of 10 songs from 11
I saw Kubacheck but he was way up front with his Luna shirt.... Pat I think even mentioned him at one point.. something like "How's it sounding Joe?".... I guess he really is a hardcore Smithereens fan...
Pat has lost significant weight... but I guess has some issue with his arm.. he did not come out for the signing after the show....maybe due to that fact
I enjoyed talking to the Jim, Denis and Mike after the show...all in all a pretty special night
They seemed really happy to be playing together again...
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^^^ ha!!.... I know Pat a little bit through my friend Joe, who Pat was actually acknowledging in that exchange, he's the hardcore fan.... I'm a step down from "hardcore", I just always have a great time at a Smithereens show... last night was no exception.... one good thing about going to the State Theater half of the annual State Theater/Rams Head weekend is that since they're only doing one show in Falls Church, they go all out, the show was about 2:40ish long.... Mike was definitely having a great time and it was great having him there.... last year, Pat didn't have the use of one arm due to a fall, he told us it was because he fell down on the ice and had nerve damage.... this time, it seemed like he didn't have the use of either arm, so it seems like there's something seriously wrong.....
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Going to late show tonite at Ram's Head. Always a fun show.
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Pat DiNizio looked horrible, sounded great. Two unusable arms have to make life very, very difficult. He was obviously very tired during 2nd show (openly yawning during guitar breaks). I was hoping that he would've been a little healthier since last years shows, but it looks like his nerve condition is getting worse. Anybody know if he's still undergoing treatment and what the prognosis of arm use is?
Going to late show tonite at Ram's Head. Always a fun show.
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@Jules
How as that Flo/Matthew White show, old sport?
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@Jules
How as that Flo/Matthew White show, old sport?
It was a solid B+ show. I found myself wishing they'd do an LP of original songs. Their respective sounds/voices play well off each other. I enjoy this project more than I do the Matthew E White solo LPs.
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^^^ ha!!.... I know Pat a little bit through my friend Joe, who Pat was actually acknowledging in that exchange, he's the hardcore fan.... I'm a step down from "hardcore", I just always have a great time at a Smithereens show... last night was no exception.... one good thing about going to the State Theater half of the annual State Theater/Rams Head weekend is that since they're only doing one show in Falls Church, they go all out, the show was about 2:40ish long.... Mike was definitely having a great time and it was great having him there.... last year, Pat didn't have the use of one arm due to a fall, he told us it was because he fell down on the ice and had nerve damage.... this time, it seemed like he didn't have the use of either arm, so it seems like there's something seriously wrong.....
Dammit, shoulda gone. They come through yearly (or more?), so I see them about every third time. But always, always enjoy. I should go every time....ah well. Glad it was good for y'all who went all the way out to State Theatre.
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they tend to come through twice a year.... they always play the State Theater/Rams Head on a weekend in January/Early Feb, and also have been playing the Tally Ho in Leesburg and another local venue sometime during the summer....
^^^ ha!!.... I know Pat a little bit through my friend Joe, who Pat was actually acknowledging in that exchange, he's the hardcore fan.... I'm a step down from "hardcore", I just always have a great time at a Smithereens show... last night was no exception.... one good thing about going to the State Theater half of the annual State Theater/Rams Head weekend is that since they're only doing one show in Falls Church, they go all out, the show was about 2:40ish long.... Mike was definitely having a great time and it was great having him there.... last year, Pat didn't have the use of one arm due to a fall, he told us it was because he fell down on the ice and had nerve damage.... this time, it seemed like he didn't have the use of either arm, so it seems like there's something seriously wrong.....
Dammit, shoulda gone. They come through yearly (or more?), so I see them about every third time. But always, always enjoy. I should go every time....ah well. Glad it was good for y'all who went all the way out to State Theatre.
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Another fun, high energy Parquet Courts show.
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Did they get a good crowd?
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Not close to selling out, but I thought it was a pretty good crowd; much bigger than Baltimore. I was up front so didn't get clear view to the back of the floor. I think there was room back by the soundboard, and upstairs wasn't crowded at all...maybe 3 deep at the railings.
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I caught the Sunday Flaming Lips show. I knew it was unlikely, but deep down I was hoping they would leave all the props behind and just be a rock band for a couple of nights. It most definitely didn't happen. Really, exactly the opposite. They basically took their festival show and brought it into the club. It was fun, though the pauses for setup kind of sapped the energy and it was such a visual thing that they could have basically played any songs. Doesn't help that 90% of the audience really only knows Yoshimi these days. For a full house it wasn't too crowded on the floor. I feel like having seen the Kusama exhibit earlier in the day at that Hirshhorn gave some interesting context to the whole thing.
Anyway, I had a good time and enjoyed myself. I'd still like to see the Flaming Lips just be a rock band once, but that seems unlikely. I don't think I need to see them again for another decade or so though.
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Uhm, ok.
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my simple review of the show. they never disappoint. though I whole heartily disagree with the notion that the band could just come out and play a stripped down show, as if somehow that would make for a more incredible sound quality experience . . . I do think it would be interesting to see what they would give as a set list of deeper cuts to fill the times of no theatrics. With this band, yes you need all the glimmer and glam, the zaniness and the spectacle, the people out there feeling something incredible to be apart of and not just coming to see another show, or by the looks of a few of the people around me, their first show period.
some bands shoot for that one moment of the show, usually near the end, to make you leave with something to remember. The Flaming Lips drug fuck you right from the moment Wayne says, "all right, let's go, I think we're ready." The horse, the ball, the gong, the ropes of light, the balloons, the fuck yeah dc thing, the lights and lasers and glimpses into the future. That what the hell outfit thing that looked liked wads of chewed gum on his head and arms. the set list, was yes, the hits for the kids mainly, but mixed with the effects and the emotions you are awashed in from just being there . . . it was ok they played what they did. david bowie was nice.
I was sad, I missed any members of the forum gang. I got there a good twenty or so minutes before the first band went on, and there was a small crowd. Black jacket with hood, my totes fav. flaming lips "Give yourself some head / The Fags" shirt on. I went downstairs and there was like two women at the bar talking, and nobody else. I went upstairs and walked around, had my 1 of 2 beers for the evening and had to deal with that it was 60 minute ipa from the bottom bar. by the time I saw someone's post that they were at the food food bar, it was too late. I was in my spot, right hand side near the angle of the bar and the water; my favorite spot for ease of having great sight line and back stepping to the bar before it gets way too crowded. I had my second beer and the show was under way. Never got to meet JULIAN, never got to meet the rest of the powerhouse team of forum elite individuals. Afterwards I was tired, and only cared about looking down the block for a cab. Plus, I hated the merch.
the end.
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all in all, very nice birthday. the meet up would have been the icing. old favorite hotel that must have sold to new owners for it is remodeled and nice, plus an old stand by classic restaurant for us. it was like stepping back in time before the show, then being propelled towards infinity while at the show, all and all on your birth,day.
the end, again.
edit . . . while at the restaurant, I saw this guy who I could have swore was seth. I kept staring and was caught, so I quit staring, until I started staring again. but I don't think it really was him, but boy did it look like him. even the guys that look like him, are good looking.
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Late Report from last week at Slash/Run.
Saw
The Stents
The Figgs
The Split Squad
Arrived around 9:15, the place was packed. It was trivia night. Took the only 2 seats available, and placed a food order. Band(s) started coming in, looking around, looking dismayed, eyeballed where they could set up. Around 9:30 trivia ended, and they restaurant workers started clearing the tables, extending the stage.
The trivia players cleared-out. Leaving around a dozen people.
By around 10, still not food arrived. Bands close to finishing set up. All hands on deck for the set up, except for Clem Burke, Blondie's/Split Squad's drummer and legend.
Food arrives right as The Stents start. around 10:20pm. An hour to get a so-so veggie burger and waffle fries.
The Stents are fun, surf-rock, dad-pop-punk from Baltimore. Have trouble with their guitar-straps though.
The Figgs set up and play a fun set. I don't remember any technical glitches. Was their first appearance in DC in around a dozen years? Sorry I had not seen them before.
Then, The Split Squad gets ready; all except Clem. He has the only roadie/tech out of all of the bands. The bands are sharing the drum kit, except cymbals and pedals(?), so he does his thing, checks it, checks it again, for awhile ... so long that Clem seems unhappy, sits on the bass-drum while the tech finishes.
Finally, the band starts. They sound great. Within 15 seconds, the floor-tom starts collapsing. Clem tries to fix it while drumming one-handed. Cannot. Angrily shoves it out of the way. Tech has a bad angle, so doesn't realize the problem for too long. Finally understands what is happening and scrambles in to fix it. After that, the guitarist, Eddie Munoz (from The Plimsouls) has massive feedback problem with his amp. Gig almost scuttled.
But while they could hold it together, the band played some fun songs, and Clem showed that he was a great drummer. He fucking drove that kit into the ground and was a solid motor for the band. Keith Streng (Fleshtones) played the room as if he were at Madison Square Garden, all leg kicks, stage jumps, etc. Josh Kantor from the Baseball Project and Fenway Park organist, was good, but his keyboard was low in the "mix."
Show over around 12:30.
Final Show rating: ;D :( :o 8) 8)
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Clem rocks..
He's even played drums for Bob Dylan!
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The Split Squad did a free show last weekend at Dogfish Head in Rehoboth. I was out there but too beat to attend. I've seen them there before (opening for the Fleshtones) and they're a fun band. I have their record and it's tuneful and fun...nothing totally brilliant, but sometimes it's nice to just put on some fun music while you do other stuff. They're a great bar band. And I agree, Clem really still has it. He's a true rock'n'roller.
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saw the Allah-Las last night.... fun show, I love that old timey garage band jangly guitar sound.... they kinda reminded me of the Brian Jonestown Massacre, although not as good as the BJM.... show sold ok, not too crowded.... we went upstairs and had plenty of elbow room, which was nice....
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saw the Allah-Las last night.... fun show, I love that old timey garage band jangly guitar sound.... they kinda reminded me of the Brian Jonestown Massacre, although not as good as the BJM.... show sold ok, not too crowded.... we went upstairs and had plenty of elbow room, which was nice....
I never even heard of these guys until like a week ago, pretty cool sound. Ever listen to The Growlers?
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Wilco at the Beacon in NYC
http://downbeat.com/news/detail/wilcos-free-jazz-experiments-rumble-into-nyc
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saw the Allah-Las last night.... fun show, I love that old timey garage band jangly guitar sound.... they kinda reminded me of the Brian Jonestown Massacre, although not as good as the BJM.... show sold ok, not too crowded.... we went upstairs and had plenty of elbow room, which was nice....
I never even heard of these guys until like a week ago, pretty cool sound. Ever listen to The Growlers?
no, but I'll check them out....
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saw the Allah-Las last night.... fun show, I love that old timey garage band jangly guitar sound.... they kinda reminded me of the Brian Jonestown Massacre, although not as good as the BJM.... show sold ok, not too crowded.... we went upstairs and had plenty of elbow room, which was nice....
thanks for the heads up.... Like the sound of this one>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bBoBsUx5fs
Dig that Velvety twang!
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saw the Allah-Las last night.... fun show, I love that old timey garage band jangly guitar sound.... they kinda reminded me of the Brian Jonestown Massacre, although not as good as the BJM.... show sold ok, not too crowded.... we went upstairs and had plenty of elbow room, which was nice....
thanks for the heads up.... Like the sound of this one>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bBoBsUx5fs
Dig that Velvety twang!
we watched the show from the balcony, stood on the raised "steps" on the left, only the people on the rail in front of us and no one behind us.... so when the band finished their main set, the two people in front of me on the rail bailed so i moved up and shot this one vid (https://youtu.be/xA7FhlnymXg) since I could rest my phone on the rail and not have the vid be all shaky.....
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i got gizzed...
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zoso the ultimate led zeppelin experience at the state theater.
my expectations were meh, but it was like 1973 all over again.
they had the gear, the chops, the look, the setlist, etc.
so much fun, i needed this.
coming back to tally ho leesburg 5.19
a few videos, etc. on my IG @dyepics
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The Decemberists basically just refuse to acknowledge that their first three LPs are better than anything they've put out since.
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Lsdt night new order at radio city from 2 row....wow...including love vigilantes
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Lsdt night new order at radio city from 2 row....wow...including love vigilantes
jealous!
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the Wedding Present show at the RNR Hotel was pretty good.... good sized crowd, a little chatty though, and the sound was decent, I thought.....metal detecting wand for security, wasn't expecting that for such a small club.... some dude held a camera up in the air on a monopod for like half the show filming, don't know if he was "official" or just a hobbyist, but he stopped about halfway through and left..... a few people were yelling out for "Corduroy" periodically, David finally said they "don't do requests"... he also said that for those of us that have never seen them before, they don't do an encore either, which was fine by me, maybe we got an extra song out of the time usually spent going off and coming back on.... also kinda funny, I've only been to the RNR Hotel twice, once back in 2012 for the Crystal Stilts and now for the Wedding Present last friday.... both shows were on Apr 14.... I guess I had a 1/365 shot at that statistical oddity happening but it came in...
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Re: the Wedding Present
I liked the show a bit more. Lately, the sound has been pretty good at the hotel so no complaints there. My only exposure to the Wedding Present is "George Best" and "Watusi" so I don't know much about their noisier stuff but based on the selection Friday night it was very good. I always like when a band plays a good chunk of their new album, makes me feel like they're proud of their work. Good stuff as well! I was up near the front so I didn't see the guy filming. Actually, it was a good crowd, no one pushing to the front and space between each other - a benefit of shows that attract the older crowd, I guess.
The hotel has been wanding people for a little while now, I a little surprised that other clubs haven't started doing something like it.
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The hotel has been wanding people for a little while now, I a little surprised that other clubs haven't started doing something like it.
The National in Richmond has went full on airport style metal detectors and wands and requiring people to empty their pockets into trays in the last couple of months. No idea what brought about such a dramatic upgrade in security as I hadn't heard of any incidents at the venue.
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I really dislike wanding and metal detectors...
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I really dislike wanding and metal detectors...
I'll bet your detachable penis really drives those things bonkers.
I'm not a fan either. Add x-ray machines to the list. They prevent me from going and buying rare beer on my lunch break and bringing it into the building to bring home. Another way the terrorists have won.
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It just makes it even less likely I will ever go to those venues....
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Re: the Wedding Present
I liked the show a bit more. Lately, the sound has been pretty good at the hotel so no complaints there. My only exposure to the Wedding Present is "George Best" and "Watusi" so I don't know much about their noisier stuff but based on the selection Friday night it was very good. I always like when a band plays a good chunk of their new album, makes me feel like they're proud of their work. Good stuff as well! I was up near the front so I didn't see the guy filming. Actually, it was a good crowd, no one pushing to the front and space between each other - a benefit of shows that attract the older crowd, I guess.
The hotel has been wanding people for a little while now, I a little surprised that other clubs haven't started doing something like it.
I think this is from the guy I saw filming...
https://youtu.be/wMCg65lyV2Y
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still pre-show actually, but i just met wendy melvoin behind the fillmore and she signed my "let's go crazy" 12".
couldn't be sweeter.
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still pre-show actually, but i just met wendy melvoin behind the fillmore and she signed my "let's go crazy" 12".
couldn't be sweeter.
nice!
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The Decemberists basically just refuse to acknowledge that their first three LPs are better than anything they've put out since.
Ha! I'll let my cousin know :)
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the revolution were exceptional.
they opened with computer blue, america, take me with u, and then i was just caught up in the show.
venue is nice enough, but hella crowded, tough to exit early (or if needed), staff pretty meh.
shoulda been at our club, ya know.
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How badly did I fuck up by being too lazy to go to the Mould show?
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How badly did I fuck up by being too lazy to go to the Mould show?
so, it was good, but lacked a little punch with out the bass and drums
played stuff from his whole career, which was nice
I was kinda beat, as started drinking at 3PM, so when he got on at 10:45 I was felling a little old and tired
no ghrol either...at least not on stage
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Ok cool, thanks. I would have been so bummed if you'd come back and said it was blinding. I spent a lot of time lamenting not going. I envisioned him with a full band for some reason, so I'm cool with how it happened
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When Mould played solo at the 9:30 Anniversary show, it was one of the more boring points of the night. Along with the Evens. He's so much better as part of a full band imo.
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When Mould played solo at the 9:30 Anniversary show, it was one of the more boring points of the night. Along with the Evens. He's so much better as part of a full band imo.
have to agree.. and I think the Black Cat show would have been that except for 90 more minutes...
did he play any songs acoustic? cause a one man solo acoustic guitar show can work..
and the Evens were also awful... if it had not been Ian MacKaye up there they would have been ignored.
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I have enjoyed The Evens the handful of times I've seen them, although I was not at the show in question.
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mould did break out some pretty great songs
Hoover Dam, Your Favorite thing, If I can't change your mind- Sugar
I apologize, Chartered Trips, Hardly Getting over it, Flip your wig, Celebrated Summer, In A free Land, Makes no sense at all- Husker Du
I was at that 30th concert at the 930 and remeber the Evens not really being at all listenable
but I really don't recall the Mould set
I did find this article from WeloveDC (http://www.welovedc.com/2010/06/02/we-love-music-the-930-club-30th-anniversary-concert/) where the sentiment was he put on the best set of the night?
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I thought Bob did a really nice job Friday night...he used to do solo acoustic shows and it was interesting how the dynamic was different when he'd switch to electric guitar. I think that some of the songs work great in a solo setting. "Hardly Getting Over It", "Lonely Afternoon" and "Sinners and Their Repentances" were pretty awesome. And he did "Love Is All Around" in the encore, which was fun. His political rant was actually pretty entertaining. I have NEVER seen Bob talk that much on stage. He's got as much fire in him as he has ever had. I had a great time and it was awesome to see Bombay and Sidehatch there. Did I miss anyone else?
Saturday I went to Philly to catch the Feelies do a set that they dedicated to the memory of Jonathan Demme and, as always, it was transcendent. The Feelies are my favorite live band. There's really nobody that I enjoy seeing in concert more. The new songs were fantastic, and they didn't do a single cover song until the second encore. I'm very happy I went up for that one...I'm not sure I'll get to see them again this year, but here's hoping.
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Awesome Mould show Friday night. He was fired up. His rant was right on target. (see below)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82MkNXlvQzQ
Anyone know what it said on the shirt that the guy upfront was trying to show Bob during his rant? Mould
ripped it out of the guy's hands and threw it behind him on the stage.
His frustration energized the set. The wall of sound was much more than a dude and his electric guitar. I love his band but this was a very worthwhile experience. 7 Husker Du songs and the MTM theme? I can't complain whatsoever.
Here's the list:
http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/bob-mould/2017/black-cat-washington-dc-4be6676a.html
Sorry I you missed you Bearman (envious of your Feelies' experience in Philly) Sidehatch and Bombay. Of course, it's always nice to hang with Challenged.
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Ditto on Mould. Though in the beginning, I kept waiting for the drums and bass to kick in for "Hoover Dam". It took a few songs to get used to that. I don't know what that guy had on his shirt but he and his buddy were in front of me and they were laughing about it most of the evening.
Arto (Saturday) was good. Strangely enough, I preferred the one non-samba inflected song - the old skronk . Not enough guitar from him, though. He has a very unique style of playing (or some would argue, he's just bashing his guitar).
Shonen Knife (Sunday). Good vocal crowd for a Sunday evening. I don't think I've seen a more happier band. Drummer Risa, bashed the hell out her drums, clearly having a blast. While most of the songs were Ramones-lite, the set ending droning Sabbath-style "Antonio Baka Guy" replete with head banging and upraised fists was the highlight.
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Arto (Saturday) was good. Strangely enough, I preferred the one non-samba inflected song - the old skronk . Not enough guitar from him, though. He has a very unique style of playing (or some would argue, he's just bashing his guitar)
his band was unreal - freakin' melvin gibbs on bass.
i didn't catch the names of the keyboard or drummer, but that was some 'nuther planet playing and musicianship.
i actual went for beauty pill, who did not disappoint.
basla on bass is a treat and chad is hilarious.
so glad he's with us.
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Saturday I went to Philly to catch the Feelies do a set that they dedicated to the memory of Jonathan Demme and, as always, it was transcendent. The Feelies are my favorite live band. There's really nobody that I enjoy seeing in concert more. The new songs were fantastic, and they didn't do a single cover song until the second encore. I'm very happy I went up for that one...I'm not sure I'll get to see them again this year, but here's hoping.
the Feelies were in Philly saturday?? damnit!!!
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i actual went for beauty pill, who did not disappoint.
basla on bass is a treat and chad is hilarious.
so glad he's with us.
I came in the middle of their set. Very interesting. What was the joke about Basla? Did I miss something or is it an ongoing joke?
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Saturday I went to Philly to catch the Feelies do a set that they dedicated to the memory of Jonathan Demme and, as always, it was transcendent. The Feelies are my favorite live band. There's really nobody that I enjoy seeing in concert more. The new songs were fantastic, and they didn't do a single cover song until the second encore. I'm very happy I went up for that one...I'm not sure I'll get to see them again this year, but here's hoping.
the Feelies were in Philly saturday?? damnit!!!
Yeah...i think it was the 4th or 5th time I've seen them at World Cafe Live. The sound in that venue is so darn good. They played the best version of "Slipping (Into Something") I've ever seen because the venue had some crazy good psychedelic lights to go with the music...it was some real Velvet Underground shit. Totally amazing.
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i didn't catch the names of the keyboard or drummer, but that was some 'nuther planet playing and musicianship.
Paul Wilson - keys
Kassa Overall - drums
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Saturday I went to Philly to catch the Feelies do a set that they dedicated to the memory of Jonathan Demme and, as always, it was transcendent. The Feelies are my favorite live band. There's really nobody that I enjoy seeing in concert more. The new songs were fantastic, and they didn't do a single cover song until the second encore. I'm very happy I went up for that one...I'm not sure I'll get to see them again this year, but here's hoping.
the Feelies were in Philly saturday?? damnit!!!
Yeah...i think it was the 4th or 5th time I've seen them at World Cafe Live. The sound in that venue is so darn good. They played the best version of "Slipping (Into Something") I've ever seen because the venue had some crazy good psychedelic lights to go with the music...it was some real Velvet Underground shit. Totally amazing.
sigh, I need to do a better job of keeping up to date on shows, I absolutely would've gone up to Philly for that show if I had known about it.... glad it was great!!
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Not sure if you're on Facebook, but that's always a good place to keep track. They tend to create an event page for each show they do. That's how I found out about their 40th anniversary shows last year. And I'm so glad I went to that one. It was really special.
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Not sure if you're on Facebook, but that's always a good place to keep track. They tend to create an event page for each show they do. That's how I found out about their 40th anniversary shows last year. And I'm so glad I went to that one. It was really special.
I am on FB, but I've been on a bit of sabbatical from there, just got out of the habit of checking it over the last couple of months.... also, the Feelies have only tended to do a couple of weekends of shows a year, so since they're doing a weekend in NYC in May, it didn't occur to me that they'd come up and play another weekend so close to that... ah well, my bad for not being more vigilant about keeping track.....
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i didn't catch the names of the keyboard or drummer, but that was some 'nuther planet playing and musicianship.
Paul Wilson - keys
Kassa Overall - drums
thank you, i'll have to look them up.
apparently arto gave eveyone in the band nicknames and basla's was "botulism" which doesn't seem fair and they in turn gave him "white man" because he is the only one on the tour.
you had to be there, i guess.
anyway, beauty pill's LPs and EPs are very fine musically, well-recorded, beautifully packaged and worth a listen.
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Weekend Update (duplicative of my show conflict post)
Marti Jones artwork is cool, Marti and Don were present, chatting with folks, didnt interrupt with my star- struckedness
Tasty Burger - misheard my veggie cheeseburger order with a bacon cheeseburger order, so had to redo, but was good despite the wait
Waxahatchee - I liked a couple of her songs, sound over by the stage, stage right was way too bass heavy for me, moved to the other side for
New Pornos, who were good, but without Dan, and Dan it turns out is more important to me than I thought. Left after Sweet Talk to see
Bob Mould, and was able to see 7 or 8 songs, and enjoyed, and that was enough for me and my old ears, chatted with Bagley and left with another friend to try to see Split Single at Comet
But by the time we arrived, Split Single was over, and we were tired so called it a night, and then Saturday Night went to
Steve Wynn at Club603 in Baltimore, which is a great house show place I have now been to 4 times in the past 5 months. Steve was great (solo electric), and chatted with us afterwards for awhile. I recommend the venue, sort of regardless of who is playing, its just a really cool place to see a show.
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Club603 in Baltimore.... I recommend the venue, sort of regardless of who is playing, its just a really cool place to see a show.
noted
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anyway, beauty pill's LPs and EPs are very fine musically, well-recorded, beautifully packaged and worth a listen.
Beauty Pill is one of my all-time favorite DC bands. Their records are wonderful and they're always entertaining to see live. The most un-Dischord like band ever on Dischord. If you get a chance to see them, do it, because they don't play very often.
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Redd Kross last night was very loud. Good show, but loud. I go to a lot of shows, this one was louder than all the rest of them.
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Damn, Shonen Knife and Red Kross were two shows I wanted to see and then just spaced on them.
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Redd Kross last night was very loud. Good show, but loud. I go to a lot of shows, this one was louder than all the rest of them.
Interesting, I didn't think they were any louder than other shows at the Backstage (of course I was using earplugs so maybe I can't really judge). I wish they had done the Monsanto album first and then the 'hits' - a couple of those songs dragged a bit - 'Ann' and 'Saviour Machine' specifically. Somehow, I missed that Dale Crover would be drumming for this tour, so that was a nice surprise. He was awesome. Bonus for playing their first EP for the encore.
How about the openers, Foul Swoops? There were really good as well.
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Redd Kross last night was very loud. Good show, but loud. I go to a lot of shows, this one was louder than all the rest of them.
Interesting, I didn't think they were any louder than other shows at the Backstage (of course I was using earplugs so maybe I can't really judge). I wish they had done the Monsanto album first and then the 'hits' - a couple of those songs dragged a bit - 'Ann' and 'Saviour Machine' specifically. Somehow, I missed that Dale Crover would be drumming for this tour, so that was a nice surprise. He was awesome. Bonus for playing their first EP for the encore.
How about the openers, Foul Swoops? There were really good as well.
Only saw the last 3 swoops songs. they were good.
I had earlplugs in for sure. i think that you are right, that the sound was normal-ish for the room. I remember now that at some othershows there I have stood close to the stage to get sound more from the monitors from the PA because the PA is so loud.
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Someone please come in and tell me how good the Slowdive show is. I kept meaning to look for tickets and then someone offered me a ticket to the Wizards game and even then I totally could've gone to the Slowdive show because the game was done by 9:00 but I just didn't have the energy and had already dropped $100+ on the bball game so come in here and tell me how bad I fucked up.
Great Wiz game though, man that was fun.
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It's funny when people say "somebody offered me a Wizards tickets" and it turns out it's someone selling the ticket for $100+.
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It's funny when people say "somebody offered me a Wizards tickets" and it turns out it's someone selling the ticket for $100+.
I know it's hard to comprehend, but people spend money when they attend events.
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It's funny when people say "somebody offered me a Wizards tickets" and it turns out it's someone selling the ticket for $100+.
I know it's hard to comprehend, but people spend money when they attend events.
I know it's hard to comprehend, but sometimes when people have an extra ticket, they do the "friend thing" and offer friends the ticket comp or reduced price, not greedily try to recoup the financial loss of accidentally buying too many tickets by instead selling the ticket to a friend for full price. ;)
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It's funny when people say "somebody offered me a Wizards tickets" and it turns out it's someone selling the ticket for $100+.
I know it's hard to comprehend, but people spend money when they attend events.
I know it's hard to comprehend, but sometimes when people have an extra ticket, they do the "friend thing" and offer friends the ticket comp or reduced price, not greedily try to recoup the financial loss of accidentally buying too many tickets by instead selling the ticket to a friend for full price. ;)
My assumption is Relaxer bought $14 bud lights and $12 chicken tender baskets.
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Someone please come in and tell me how good the Slowdive show is.
The crowd was adoring, the sound was great, the light show was great and it was loud. I do like shoegaze but I found most of their songs to be a little too similar.
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The Damned in Baltimore was quite excellent. God bless Captain Sensible.
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I thought it was kinda lackluster, to be honest. Love the band but it just seemed a bit flat last night.
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Got sick so no shows...no midnight oil or graham parker with brinsley....tonight id sn open question...bad timing
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very enjoyable Midnight Oil show....some obscure tracks in there, but they delivered the "hits" in the end.
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The Twin Peaks show was killer, ripped through probably 20 songs in an hour.. is there anything better than a half sold 930 club where the show starts and ends by 11pm??? I think not! I was definitely in the 1% of old terds at the show. Haven't seen that many teens at a show since Reel Big Fish in 1995.
Additionally, lots of marijuana smoke and crowd surfing/moshing during this show. It appears the security at 930 has become a bit lax in recent years (however, a few folks did get booted for these activities).
Would see again!
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DC . . . little Amsterdam. People just smoke everywhere now.
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The Twin Peaks show was killer,
Thought this wasn't coming back until the 21st; also, we have a thread for this topic.
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very enjoyable Midnight Oil show....some obscure tracks in there, but they delivered the "hits" in the end.
Enjoyed the show as well, and agree.
Sidenote: was discussing that I paid $12.70 to attend, and young Australian gent next to me was distraught, he had paid $170 per ticket x2.
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young Australian gent next to me was distraught, he had paid $170 per ticket x2.
His experience, no doubt, felt significantly more luxurious than yours. Yours was a concert of the poor.
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gotta love stubhub! I paid about the same with fees ;D
very enjoyable Midnight Oil show....some obscure tracks in there, but they delivered the "hits" in the end.
Enjoyed the show as well, and agree.
Sidenote: was discussing that I paid $12.70 to attend, and young Australian gent next to me was distraught, he had paid $170 per ticket x2.
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gotta love stubhub! I paid about the same with fees ;D
very enjoyable Midnight Oil show....some obscure tracks in there, but they delivered the "hits" in the end.
Enjoyed the show as well, and agree.
Sidenote: was discussing that I paid $12.70 to attend, and young Australian gent next to me was distraught, he had paid $170 per ticket x2.
I paid face value (with fees) from the presale and I was a bit bummed when I saw the prices plummet on stubhub at the end. I thought it was a really solid show though. Peter Garrett sounded great.
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Moral of the story... never purchase tickets in advance for washed up rockers.
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g,url.
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gotta love stubhub! I paid about the same with fees ;D
very enjoyable Midnight Oil show....some obscure tracks in there, but they delivered the "hits" in the end.
Enjoyed the show as well, and agree.
Sidenote: was discussing that I paid $12.70 to attend, and young Australian gent next to me was distraught, he had paid $170 per ticket x2.
I paid face value (with fees) from the presale and I was a bit bummed when I saw the prices plummet on stubhub at the end. I thought it was a really solid show though. Peter Garrett sounded great.
yeah...show was packed, but the market was flooded with cheap tickets
I thought they put on a stellar show. Peter Garret was just a force to be reckoned with. I hope I'm that limber and enthusiastic at 66! Really put his all in to the concert and then a little more. The band sounded really tight and the mix was on point.
I enjoyed the show tremendously, but a part of me was bitter I bought two tix at full price and then had to eat one because of god damned Comey
(my friend who was going to join me, works as an editor at a political news desk sent me a txt at 7 saying 'comey is cockblocking me')
It was some what comforting that durring a monologue to the crowd he said
was at the hotel room watching the tv getting ready for the show and the lawer and the ex-poli in me said "He just did WHAT!"
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Moral of the story... never purchase tickets in advance for washed up rockers.
well, it did sell out and hadn't toured in a while...so thought demand would be great
they were anything from washed up too
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Moral of the story... never purchase tickets in advance for washed up rockers.
well, it did sell out and hadn't toured in a while...so thought demand would be great
they were anything from washed up too
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some people like to think that because one can't give away a ticket the show sucks/sucked.. but often it is just not so.. i remember having an extra for the stooges show at the 930 in 2007 and all i could get at the door was $15...one of the ten best shows i ever saw..
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Moral of the story... never purchase tickets in advance for washed up rockers.
well, it did sell out and hadn't toured in a while...so thought demand would be great
they were anything from washed up too
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I'm always a bit surprised by what does and does not sell out or have a good resale market. I readily admit I should not have Seth's job.
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I'm always a bit surprised by what does and does not sell out or have a good resale market. I readily admit I should not have Seth's job.
Sometimes I see it coming but there are definitely surprises. Those two Kraftwerk 3D shows like 3 years ago that sold out in a few days only to have tickets going for $12 for the weeks leading up to it still stuns me.
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Had a great time at the Midnight Oil show last night. Band was solid and the songs sounded awesome! So glad I finally got to see them.
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Moral of the story... never purchase tickets in advance for washed up rockers.
well, it did sell out and hadn't toured in a while...so thought demand would be great
they were anything from washed up too
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I'm interested, in this meme.
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I'm always a bit surprised by what does and does not sell out or have a good resale market. I readily admit I should not have Seth's job.
Sometimes I see it coming but there are definitely surprises. Those two Kraftwerk 3D shows like 3 years ago that sold out in a few days only to have tickets going for $12 for the weeks leading up to it still stuns me.
I was hoping the bottom would drop out for Prince's show at the Warner... and it never did. I still regret missing that one.
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I'm always a bit surprised by what does and does not sell out or have a good resale market. I readily admit I should not have Seth's job.
Sometimes I see it coming but there are definitely surprises. Those two Kraftwerk 3D shows like 3 years ago that sold out in a few days only to have tickets going for $12 for the weeks leading up to it still stuns me.
I was hoping the bottom would drop out for Prince's show at the Warner... and it never did. I still regret missing that one.
Me too... I did have the ability to buy the late show tickets but was too #oldandlazy to make that happen.
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Yup I remember kraftwerk too but those shows were just ok sadly
I'm always a bit surprised by what does and does not sell out or have a good resale market. I readily admit I should not have Seth's job.
Sometimes I see it coming but there are definitely surprises. Those two Kraftwerk 3D shows like 3 years ago that sold out in a few days only to have tickets going for $12 for the weeks leading up to it still stuns me.
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I know many of you won't believe me.. many of you may be too young but Robyn Hitchcock tonight at Jammin Java was astoundingly good....I admit I have started the year slow but contender for show of year.. the guy opened with my request (communicated via twitter) of Not Dark Yet and then played a bunch of his songs- some classics with the Egyptians some solo- and finished with Dylan's Visions, Nick Drake (River Man..shockingly good) and the Doors...
I got to say .. it is weird when you listen to someone for a quarter century, then you finally see them live and you have virtually the best seat in the house and they amaze you...
so good..if there should be any tickets for tomorrow night available you would- seriously- be a fool not to take them..
fun fact: my drive from the venue...15 minutes
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I thought it was kinda lackluster, to be honest. Love the band but it just seemed a bit flat last night.
I will admit it started a bit slow but it got better and better, the crowd came around and kinda exploded. I'd say they were better than last time I saw them at the Black Cat. I loved the setlist of mainly Machine Gun Etiquette songs. I mean c'mon...Captain Sensible had to sit a toilet for the set and had to be carried off stage. He still was in great spirits and can still strangle a mean guitar. We'll be lucky to get another milestone tour out of them.
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a toilet on stage?
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Sorta. Kinda. Not really.
I thought the pacing and energy was just off. That is, until they played New Rose. The show took an overdue turn for the better at that point, but the bulk of the set had already been played.
Machine Gun Etiquette is their best work, for sure. And most, if not all, of my favorites were played. It just lacked something. I actually thought the Black Cat show was better.
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Yup I remember kraftwerk too but those shows were just ok sadly
I enjoyed the one I went to. Then again, I paid $12; had I paid $55 I might feel differently.
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I know many of you won't believe me.. many of you may be too young but Robyn Hitchcock tonight at Jammin Java was astoundingly good....I admit I have started the year slow but contender for show of year.. the guy opened with my request (communicated via twitter) of Not Dark Yet and then played a bunch of his songs- some classics with the Egyptians some solo- and finished with Dylan's Visions, Nick Drake (River Man..shockingly good) and the Doors...
I got to say .. it is weird when you listen to someone for a quarter century, then you finally see them live and you have virtually the best seat in the house and they amaze you...
so good..if there should be any tickets for tomorrow night available you would- seriously- be a fool not to take them..
fun fact: my drive from the venue...15 minutes
Good to hear. I'm going tonight and I've put in my requests. This will be the third time I've seen Hitchcock (all solo, I've never been able to catch him with a band) and he does not disappoint. I think some people get turned off by his meanderings between songs but it's part of the charm to me.
fun fact2: also 15 minutes for me to the venue.
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I was convinced they only played 20% of the music live.
Yup I remember kraftwerk too but those shows were just ok sadly
I enjoyed the one I went to. Then again, I paid $12; had I paid $55 I might feel differently.
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geez.. never have i seen a two night stand where i would so gladly take night`1 over night 2... i enjoyed robyn tonight but last night was transcendent and tonight was merely human... usually in my experience night 2 is the one to go for...
i did enjoy the three songs from underwater moonlight a lot... i enjoyed the whole show a lot..but last night was on another level for me..
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Oh yah robyn said there would be a full band show in baltimore in july....
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geez.. never have i seen a two night stand where i would so gladly take night`1 over night 2... i enjoyed robyn tonight but last night was transcendent and tonight was merely human... usually in my experience night 2 is the one to go for...
i did enjoy the three songs from underwater moonlight a lot... i enjoyed the whole show a lot..but last night was on another level for me..
Hoping that the matinee show Saturday is more than merely human, and transcendent as fuck.
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Oh yah robyn said there would be a full band show in baltimore in july....
That is pretty great news
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The Damned in Baltimore was quite excellent. God bless Captain Sensible.
Agreed. It was one of my favorite shows of theirs. To be honest, musically I thought it was the best one since the "Black Album"/"Damned Damned Damned" tour. I liked the variety of songs they did. I didn't think the energy was off from the band...it was the audience. If you were up front, like me, they made a lot of eye contact and it certainly didn't feel like they weren't enjoying themselves. It's kinda sad when they played "Love Song" and "Machine Gun Etiquette" and the audience didn't even flinch. Really? If you aren't having a good time, the only one to blame is yourself. And "Love Song" was only 6 songs in, so you can't really say the pacing of the show was off. Anyway, I loved the show. That version of "Ignite" was absolutely top notch too.
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Last night was probably the best Ryan Adams show I've seen. A lot depends on his mood and he appeared to be in great spirits. Sound was great, his voice was even better. Too bad about the 11P curfew as I'm sure he would have played longer if he could have. And everybody wanted him to.
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The Damned in Baltimore was quite excellent. God bless Captain Sensible.
Agreed. It was one of my favorite shows of theirs. To be honest, musically I thought it was the best one since the "Black Album"/"Damned Damned Damned" tour. I liked the variety of songs they did. I didn't think the energy was off from the band...it was the audience. If you were up front, like me, they made a lot of eye contact and it certainly didn't feel like they weren't enjoying themselves. It's kinda sad when they played "Love Song" and "Machine Gun Etiquette" and the audience didn't even flinch. Really? If you aren't having a good time, the only one to blame is yourself. And "Love Song" was only 6 songs in, so you can't really say the pacing of the show was off. Anyway, I loved the show. That version of "Ignite" was absolutely top notch too.
So annoyed I missed this show, I was out of town. Hopefully they come do a DC show on another leg or something.
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Oh yah robyn said there would be a full band show in baltimore in july....
That is pretty great news
Robyn announced that he will be playing WTMD First Thursday on July 6th.
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Pixies in Baltimore were quite enjoyable.
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Lots of really old people at Fairfax Symphony.
Lots of fit people at Old Rag.
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Got distracted with Mother's day activities last night........ Puppet show report anyone?
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Got distracted with Mother's day activities last night........ Puppet show report anyone?
Man these meat puppets are ugly and gnarly
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Lots of really old people at Fairfax Symphony.
Lots of fit people at Old Rag.
I'm sure it will be a fitter crowd when theivery corporation plays with the national symphony at the kennedy center.
that's been an issue for years.
the pittsburgh symphony did a cool radiohead + brahms program recently and bowie and prince tributes with live band and singer, but extinction is imminent.
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just got back from both Midnight Oil concerts in NYC saturday/sunday, great shows!!.... except for a core "hits" section of about 6 songs, we got two almost completely different setlists.... Peter Garrett was in great voice and the band was in top form, might have to catch one more show on this tour.....
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Watt looking Wattian...
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At first when the Puppets walked on stage I thought I might have wandered onto some strange cult meeting... as the show progressed I became more convinced this was so.... the drummer, btw, is doug sahm's son.. the rest are 100% Kirkwood Puppetry
they kicked ass.
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^ i almost made it but i was plum tuckered out from an open bluegrass jam session earlier in the afternoon.
looked like a rad show.
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yeah we made it a bit into Watt's set.... i was really hoping the whole show would start at 9... i hate to feel rushed before a show..
it was a really good show all night.. just weird to realize how all these guys are suddenly pushing 60..but they still had their chops.. without a doubt far better musicians than in their heyday.. watt , kurt and chris kirkwood where all jammin' up there...the bass was a-thumpin' and the meat puppets were turning their crowd pleasers like lake of fire into major jam-outs..really rocking..far more so than on the albums more loose/countrifieed....i wouldn't mindseeing the meat puppets again some time all acoustic if they ever do that..
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^ u get anything signed?
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^ u get anything signed?
I got Watt to sign a record... the Puppets were selling a signed poster for $50 and when musicians do that I generally know it ain't going to work... I should have gotten the set list but the roadie held it one foot from my face and refused to give it to me..said they like to hold on to them..
I know guys have to make a living but it did not feel punk rock
now watt was cool as shit sitting at a little table by merch and he'd sign anything and talk to you..nice classy and smart guy
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now watt was cool as shit sitting at a little table by merch and he'd sign anything and talk to you..nice classy and smart guy
yeah watt was great, just hanging out at the merch table talking to everyone
In front of me were two different 40 something parents who brought their teenage kids to the show
That was great to see, Mike really listened and engaged with them. Rarely see that kind of stuff ever from 'rock-n-rollers'
His set was really tight and loved how when he left the stage his parting salvo to the crowd was
"start a band!"
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Someone ask Bags to share her Meat Puppets story.
Those Puppets look like they're eating a lot more than meat.
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Did anyone, by chance, ask Watt what ex-Firehose dudes George (also Minuteman) and Ed were up to these days and if there was any hope for a reunion?
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Did anyone, by chance, ask Watt what ex-Firehose dudes George (also Minuteman) and Ed were up to these days and if there was any hope for a reunion?
didn't ask...but there is hope...not sure tho
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/mike-watt-on-the-firehose-reunion-20120130
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Thought that the Pixies show was excellent...David Lovering's drumming is probably better now than it ever has been. Hoping to make it back for tonight.
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Couldn't help but think how great the drums were last night as well. Band was so tight. They blasted through their set. Felt like they played 40 songs in an hour and a half. So much fun.
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Enjoyed Pixies Night 1.
Thought the Baltimore show was better; but cannot explain why.
Anyone notice distractingly-scantily-clad ladies in the lower level stage-side, stage-left box?
The poster for Night 1 was awesome though.
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DADcOpZUAAAIEa7.jpg)
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Was the new bassist allowed to rock out? ;D
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Was the new bassist allowed to rock out? ;D
I love Kim Deal, but I'm trying to be objective when I say this...I think Paz is a better musician. Kim is unique. She cannot be replaced...but Paz's grooves are pretty freakin' solid. I preferred Kim's vocals more. But I like Paz's playing better. Maybe that sounds odd, but I think it's interesting to see how she has settled into her role very well.
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I ended up going the second night of the Pixies too. Black Francis has a special mic set up to call out what he wants to play...there's no actual setlist, they just go out and play what he feels like, in the order he determines. I must say, it's a breath of fresh air to see a band keep things interesting and varied. There were more new songs last night, but they also did almost all of "Come on Pilgrim", which was great, as well as tunes like "Havalina" and "Velouria". As always, a huge thank you to the 9:30 staff that were there to make it a memorable and fantastic evening. Sometimes it's easy to take for granted that we've got Seth and IMP, but he's got the finest folks working for him. Oh, and for what it's worth, the ending of "Into the White" where they filled the ENTIRE venue with fog so you can't see the band, then they just disappear is pretty freakin' cool. I loved that and it was even better the second night...plus the fire department didn't have to show up because the smoke alarm got tripped.
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I was thinking that they just went up and did the "spur of the moment" sets. I had read the setlist from a couple nights before and saw they switched the songs up, but seeing them live and how they would just rip through songs I figured they might just be calling them up on stage. That's so cool. I love bands that switch it up.
Whores was fucking awesome at Dc9. They are back in July at Ottobar. I highly suggest catching them if anyone has a chance. Heavy as fuck.
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I'm a huge Kim Deal fan and I just have trouble with the idea of seeing this show but I'm beginning to come around to it and maybe next go around I'll go....... I would still enjoy the show and Paz is great..
I'm trying to think whether I'm being inconsistent.. when I compare it to New Order.. I guess the difference is that Peter Hook just whines nonstop and is a total dick about it whereas Kim is as cool as Kim Deal...
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Black Francis has a special mic set up to call out what he wants to play...
That's a "talkback" mic, used by bandleaders for exactly as you describe. Questlove has one on the Tonight Show. Paul Schaffer had one just behind him. You rarely see them use those mics because they usually only use them off camera. When I saw a taping of Letterman, Schaffer used that mic a lot.
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I'm a huge Kim Deal fan and I just have trouble with the idea of seeing this show but I'm beginning to come around to it and maybe next go around I'll go....... I would still enjoy the show and Paz is great..
I'm trying to think whether I'm being inconsistent.. when I compare it to New Order.. I guess the difference is that Peter Hook just whines nonstop and is a total dick about it whereas Kim is as cool as Kim Deal...
I understand Hutch...funny though, I'm about as big a Pixies fan as there is, and I'm still content to see them with Paz. She's really grown on me. I think she must feel more comfortable with her role and she can play the hell out of her bass. I don't know if that has anything to do with Lovering's drumming, but as a rhythm section they can raise hell. I loved watching them. His drumming during "Tame" on night 1 was some of the best I've ever seen him do.
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Pleasantly surprised with the opener for Real Estate Tuesday night- Frankie Comsos. She (Greta) reminded me of Waxahatchee but with more energy and zest. She seemed genuinely honored to be opening for RE.... They're headlining a sold out Ottobar tonight.
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Caught the Make-Up on Saturday at the BlackCat. Ian has never had any vocal range. It didn't bother me in Nation of Ulysses but has always kind of killed the Make-Up for me musically. Live though, they are still a blast. Everything from the polyester gold suites to the crowd banter was a blast.
Pretty sure Azanghal was there and that Ian surprised him a little bit by entering the crowd above him.
I could use a Nation of Ulysses reunion right about now though.
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Pleasantly surprised with the opener for Real Estate Tuesday night- Frankie Comsos. She (Greta) reminded me of Waxahatchee but with more energy and zest. She seemed genuinely honored to be opening for RE.... They're headlining a sold out Ottobar tonight.
How was the Real Estate show? I caught it in Philly...was slightly underwhelmed. I love their records and I just don't get the same vibe from their music in a live setting. Plus, I'm not sure I loved the song selection. They have so many good tunes they didn't perform.
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How were Tyvek? Probably the best band on that bill.
Caught the Make-Up on Saturday at the BlackCat. Ian has never had any vocal range. It didn't bother me in Nation of Ulysses but has always kind of killed the Make-Up for me musically. Live though, they are still a blast. Everything from the polyester gold suites to the crowd banter was a blast.
Pretty sure Azanghal was there and that Ian surprised him a little bit by entering the crowd above him.
I could use a Nation of Ulysses reunion right about now though.
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Pleasantly surprised with the opener for Real Estate Tuesday night- Frankie Comsos. She (Greta) reminded me of Waxahatchee but with more energy and zest. She seemed genuinely honored to be opening for RE.... They're headlining a sold out Ottobar tonight.
How was the Real Estate show? I caught it in Philly...was slightly underwhelmed. I love their records and I just don't get the same vibe from their music in a live setting. Plus, I'm not sure I loved the song selection. They have so many good tunes they didn't perform.
I hear ya Bearman. Talking Backwards was the only song that came alive for me. I saw them once before, in an outdoor setting and they seemed more engrossed. They're like a vapid version of the Feelies. Soft, a little too pleasant, MOR..... Honestly, I was so impressed with Frankie Cosmos, Real Estate was nothing but a letdown. Did you catch them in Philly?
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Pleasantly surprised with the opener for Real Estate Tuesday night- Frankie Comsos. She (Greta) reminded me of Waxahatchee but with more energy and zest. She seemed genuinely honored to be opening for RE.... They're headlining a sold out Ottobar tonight.
How was the Real Estate show? I caught it in Philly...was slightly underwhelmed. I love their records and I just don't get the same vibe from their music in a live setting. Plus, I'm not sure I loved the song selection. They have so many good tunes they didn't perform.
I hear ya Bearman. Talking Backwards was the only song that came alive for me. I saw them once before, in an outdoor setting and they seemed more engrossed. They're like a vapid version of the Feelies. Soft, a little too pleasant, MOR..... Honestly, I was so impressed with Frankie Cosmos, Real Estate was nothing but a letdown. Did you catch them in Philly?
I did, and agree with you 1000%. I'm so glad it wasn't just me. And I really, really like them. "Atlas" and "Days" are phenomenal records. But that magic isn't there in a live setting. I guess what annoyed me is that there are SO many songs that they could have played that would have made it a more pleasant experience, and they neglected them. Is it that hard to ask fans what they enjoy hearing, and altering the setlist a bit accordingly? It's almost like they don't even know what their identity as a band is. And four LPs in, that's not a good sign.
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Pleasantly surprised with the opener for Real Estate Tuesday night- Frankie Comsos. She (Greta) reminded me of Waxahatchee but with more energy and zest. She seemed genuinely honored to be opening for RE.... They're headlining a sold out Ottobar tonight.
How was the Real Estate show? I caught it in Philly...was slightly underwhelmed. I love their records and I just don't get the same vibe from their music in a live setting. Plus, I'm not sure I loved the song selection. They have so many good tunes they didn't perform.
I hear ya Bearman. Talking Backwards was the only song that came alive for me. I saw them once before, in an outdoor setting and they seemed more engrossed. They're like a vapid version of the Feelies. Soft, a little too pleasant, MOR..... Honestly, I was so impressed with Frankie Cosmos, Real Estate was nothing but a letdown. Did you catch them in Philly?
I did, and agree with you 1000%. I'm so glad it wasn't just me. And I really, really like them. "Atlas" and "Days" are phenomenal records. But that magic isn't there in a live setting. I guess what annoyed me is that there are SO many songs that they could have played that would have made it a more pleasant experience, and they neglected them. Is it that hard to ask fans what they enjoy hearing, and altering the setlist a bit accordingly? It's almost like they don't even know what their identity as a band is. And four LPs in, that's not a good sign.
My assumption is they're touring on behalf of their new album, which is a snoozer... So I'm not surprised the show fell flat. I've seen them once at the Black Cat circa 2009 or 10 and it was a great show, but they primarly played their self titled album which is perfection.
Also, Ducktails dude leaving the band probably doesn't help much.
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why do so many bands want to record snoozers??'
I WANNA ROCK!!!!!!!!!!! rock rock rock
if anybody knows any new bands kinda like bon scott AC/DC coming to DC let me know..thanks in advance
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How were Tyvek? Probably the best band on that bill.
Caught the Make-Up on Saturday at the BlackCat. Ian has never had any vocal range. It didn't bother me in Nation of Ulysses but has always kind of killed the Make-Up for me musically. Live though, they are still a blast. Everything from the polyester gold suites to the crowd banter was a blast.
Pretty sure Azanghal was there and that Ian surprised him a little bit by entering the crowd above him.
I could use a Nation of Ulysses reunion right about now though.
I know a lot of people that are really into Tyvek, but for me they was only ok. After about the 4th song it all kind of sounded the same. I also was probably too close to the stage for the mix to be ok. I actually enjoyed Permanent Waves more than Tyvek.
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Agree with this......new one is such a letdown.
My assumption is they're touring on behalf of their new album, which is a snoozer... So I'm not surprised the show fell flat. I've seen them once at the Black Cat circa 2009 or 10 and it was a great show, but they primarly played their self titled album which is perfection.
Also, Ducktails dude leaving the band probably doesn't help much.
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I really don't get Bon Iver. But clearly I'm in the minority. I have never seen a GA pit THAT packed at Merriweather, and so was the pavilion. There were a good amount of people on the lawn too. A friend of mine had an extra ticket, so I went. I'm glad I checked it out, just so that I can keep up with the way music is changing, but it kinda just made me feel disconnected. What was also weird is how Justin kept that audience's attention. That is not music that I would say is suited for a huge amount of people, but then again, what do I know? Merriweather is definitely one of my very favorite outdoor/big venues. It may not be the Hollywood Bowl (still haven't been to the Gorge or Red Rocks yet), but it's always a great place to see a show.
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I really don't get Bon Iver. But clearly I'm in the minority. I have never seen a GA pit THAT packed at Merriweather, and so was the pavilion. There were a good amount of people on the lawn too. A friend of mine had an extra ticket, so I went. I'm glad I checked it out, just so that I can keep up with the way music is changing, but it kinda just made me feel disconnected. What was also weird is how Justin kept that audience's attention. That is not music that I would say is suited for a huge amount of people, but then again, what do I know? Merriweather is definitely one of my very favorite outdoor/big venues. It may not be the Hollywood Bowl (still haven't been to the Gorge or Red Rocks yet), but it's always a great place to see a show.
I agree... I really liked his first album but after that, I really don't get it either.
Hopefully you caught Hiss Golden Messenger.
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I posted on social media a few weeks back that I felt like a traitor to my generation because I do not understand the appeal of Bon Iver.
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I really don't get Bon Iver. But clearly I'm in the minority. I have never seen a GA pit THAT packed at Merriweather, and so was the pavilion. There were a good amount of people on the lawn too. A friend of mine had an extra ticket, so I went. I'm glad I checked it out, just so that I can keep up with the way music is changing, but it kinda just made me feel disconnected. What was also weird is how Justin kept that audience's attention. That is not music that I would say is suited for a huge amount of people, but then again, what do I know? Merriweather is definitely one of my very favorite outdoor/big venues. It may not be the Hollywood Bowl (still haven't been to the Gorge or Red Rocks yet), but it's always a great place to see a show.
I agree... I really liked his first album but after that, I really don't get it either.
Hopefully you caught Hiss Golden Messenger.
After catching them on Youtube, I made a point of missing them when they opened for DBT. That allowed me time for an extra beer at Churchkey.
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I really don't get Bon Iver. But clearly I'm in the minority. I have never seen a GA pit THAT packed at Merriweather, and so was the pavilion. There were a good amount of people on the lawn too. A friend of mine had an extra ticket, so I went. I'm glad I checked it out, just so that I can keep up with the way music is changing, but it kinda just made me feel disconnected. What was also weird is how Justin kept that audience's attention. That is not music that I would say is suited for a huge amount of people, but then again, what do I know? Merriweather is definitely one of my very favorite outdoor/big venues. It may not be the Hollywood Bowl (still haven't been to the Gorge or Red Rocks yet), but it's always a great place to see a show.
I agree... I really liked his first album but after that, I really don't get it either.
Hopefully you caught Hiss Golden Messenger.
After catching them on Youtube, I made a point of missing them when they opened for DBT. That allowed me time for an extra beer at Churchkey.
Your opinion means nothing to me.
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I think, he hears that, a,lot.
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I missed HGM but I'll check out some stuff online. I have never seen the GA pit at Merriweather THAT packed. It was actually uncomfortable. Thank God it was a cool night.
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I really don't get Bon Iver. But clearly I'm in the minority. I have never seen a GA pit THAT packed at Merriweather, and so was the pavilion. There were a good amount of people on the lawn too. A friend of mine had an extra ticket, so I went. I'm glad I checked it out, just so that I can keep up with the way music is changing, but it kinda just made me feel disconnected. What was also weird is how Justin kept that audience's attention. That is not music that I would say is suited for a huge amount of people, but then again, what do I know? Merriweather is definitely one of my very favorite outdoor/big venues. It may not be the Hollywood Bowl (still haven't been to the Gorge or Red Rocks yet), but it's always a great place to see a show.
I agree... I really liked his first album but after that, I really don't get it either.
Hopefully you caught Hiss Golden Messenger.
After catching them on Youtube, I made a point of missing them when they opened for DBT. That allowed me time for an extra beer at Churchkey.
Your opinion means nothing to me.
Oh come now, this is the very definition of boring, and that mustache is shit. I mean who the hell ever wears a mustache other than 80 year old firemen?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXGRZLe7KYY
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Porn stars
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Porn stars
When did Jenna Jameson grow a mustache?
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I really don't get Bon Iver. But clearly I'm in the minority. I have never seen a GA pit THAT packed at Merriweather, and so was the pavilion. There were a good amount of people on the lawn too. A friend of mine had an extra ticket, so I went. I'm glad I checked it out, just so that I can keep up with the way music is changing, but it kinda just made me feel disconnected. What was also weird is how Justin kept that audience's attention. That is not music that I would say is suited for a huge amount of people, but then again, what do I know? Merriweather is definitely one of my very favorite outdoor/big venues. It may not be the Hollywood Bowl (still haven't been to the Gorge or Red Rocks yet), but it's always a great place to see a show.
I agree... I really liked his first album but after that, I really don't get it either.
Hopefully you caught Hiss Golden Messenger.
After catching them on Youtube, I made a point of missing them when they opened for DBT. That allowed me time for an extra beer at Churchkey.
Your opinion means nothing to me.
Oh come now, this is the very definition of boring, and that mustache is shit. I mean who the hell ever wears a mustache other than 80 year old firemen?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXGRZLe7KYY
Weren't you at a DBT show??? Speakin' of boring...
As the board's biggest alt-country fan, get yourself a 3.25oz pour of your finest cellared beer, listen to Lateness of Dancers from start to finish and come back tomorrow with a valid opinion.
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Caught Bon Iver open for Black Mountain at RNR hotel in 2008. Surprised he's gotten this huge.
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bon iver.. just kill me...
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bon iver.. just kill me...
Thank God I'm not the only one. I cannot believe that many folks are into that band.
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^Saw Justin at the 9:30 in 2011. The crowd was mesmerized by his performance. Twas a wonderful show.
Don't think I've ever heard it that quiet in there (always seems to be some knucklehead talking way too loudly about his/her new romper). You could hear a pin drop. Love his first two records but I was a bit skeptical about the electronics on the latest release.
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^Saw Justin at the 9:30 in 2011. The crowd was mesmerized by his performance. Twas a wonderful show.
Don't think I've ever heard it that quiet in there (always seems to be some knucklehead talking way too loudly about his/her new romper). You could hear a pin drop. Love his first two records but I was a bit skeptical about the electronics on the latest release.
Funny, the show last night had a similar vibe. Very little talking. Been a long time since I've seen that level of reverence from the audience. Reminded me of the time I saw Elliott Smith solo acoustic at the Black Cat.
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Funny, the show last night had a similar vibe. Very little talking. Been a long time since I've seen that level of reverence from the audience. Reminded me of the time I saw Elliott Smith solo acoustic at the Black Cat.
You, lucky devil, you
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bon iver.. just kill me...
Thank God I'm not the only one. I cannot believe that many folks are into that band.
Do not like.
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bon iver.. just kill me...
Thank God I'm not the only one. I cannot believe that many folks are into that band.
Do not like.
It's rare that I'm in agreement with so many boardies, but since I am I'll throw my hat into the ring as well. While I don't think he's terrible (tolerable might be the better t word), I don't understand his widespread appeal. Same goes for Sturgill Simpson.
At least he doesn't have a mustache.
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Justin Vernon's side project Shouting Matches is worth a listen, basically a rock and roll blues band which includes a band member from Space's other favorite band, Hiss Golden Messenger.
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Justin Vernon's side project Shouting Matches is worth a listen, basically a rock and roll blues band which includes a band member from Space's other favorite band, Hiss Golden Messenger.
I fucking hate "rock and roll blues" bands. :P
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I hate Bon Iver also.
Music to slit your wrists too.
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Justin Vernon's side project Shouting Matches is worth a listen, basically a rock and roll blues band which includes a band member from Space's other favorite band, Hiss Golden Messenger.
I fucking hate "rock and roll blues" bands. :P
You mean like the Rolling Stones?
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No Bon here; but have enjoyed HGM in concert. And, love the rollingstone,s
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I really don't get Bon Iver. But clearly I'm in the minority. I have never seen a GA pit THAT packed at Merriweather, and so was the pavilion. There were a good amount of people on the lawn too. A friend of mine had an extra ticket, so I went. I'm glad I checked it out, just so that I can keep up with the way music is changing, but it kinda just made me feel disconnected. What was also weird is how Justin kept that audience's attention. That is not music that I would say is suited for a huge amount of people, but then again, what do I know? Merriweather is definitely one of my very favorite outdoor/big venues. It may not be the Hollywood Bowl (still haven't been to the Gorge or Red Rocks yet), but it's always a great place to see a show.
I agree... I really liked his first album but after that, I really don't get it either.
Hopefully you caught Hiss Golden Messenger.
After catching them on Youtube, I made a point of missing them when they opened for DBT. That allowed me time for an extra beer at Churchkey.
Your opinion means nothing to me.
Oh come now, this is the very definition of boring, and that mustache is shit. I mean who the hell ever wears a mustache other than 80 year old firemen?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXGRZLe7KYY
Weren't you at a DBT show??? Speakin' of boring...
As the board's biggest alt-country fan, get yourself a 3.25oz pour of your finest cellared beer, listen to Lateness of Dancers from start to finish and come back tomorrow with a valid opinion.
I'll give it a try, but from all I've heard, they're generic as hell (even for an admittedly generic genre like alt-country), like The War on Drugs without any catchy tunes.
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Funny, the show last night had a similar vibe. Very little talking. Been a long time since I've seen that level of reverence from the audience. Reminded me of the time I saw Elliott Smith solo acoustic at the Black Cat.
You, lucky devil, you
Seeing Elliott solo, just him and his guitar, was a pretty special thing. Everything about that guy was special. He was something else. There's never been anyone like him since and I don't think there will be.
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I really don't get Bon Iver. But clearly I'm in the minority. I have never seen a GA pit THAT packed at Merriweather, and so was the pavilion. There were a good amount of people on the lawn too. A friend of mine had an extra ticket, so I went. I'm glad I checked it out, just so that I can keep up with the way music is changing, but it kinda just made me feel disconnected. What was also weird is how Justin kept that audience's attention. That is not music that I would say is suited for a huge amount of people, but then again, what do I know? Merriweather is definitely one of my very favorite outdoor/big venues. It may not be the Hollywood Bowl (still haven't been to the Gorge or Red Rocks yet), but it's always a great place to see a show.
I agree... I really liked his first album but after that, I really don't get it either.
Hopefully you caught Hiss Golden Messenger.
After catching them on Youtube, I made a point of missing them when they opened for DBT. That allowed me time for an extra beer at Churchkey.
Your opinion means nothing to me.
Oh come now, this is the very definition of boring, and that mustache is shit. I mean who the hell ever wears a mustache other than 80 year old firemen?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXGRZLe7KYY
Weren't you at a DBT show??? Speakin' of boring...
As the board's biggest alt-country fan, get yourself a 3.25oz pour of your finest cellared beer, listen to Lateness of Dancers from start to finish and come back tomorrow with a valid opinion.
I'll give it a try, but from all I've heard, they're generic as hell (even for an admittedly generic genre like alt-country), like The War on Drugs without any catchy tunes.
So I split a pint of an Aslin DIPA with my wife last night with dinner and then queued up a youtube mix of Hiss Golden Messenger and asked her what she thought of it.
"Boring, innocuous, Jack Johnson shit." Then a minute later "Turn this shitty music off."
I did not turn it off, it played through three HGM songs and then inexplicable started playing War on Drugs songs.
She says the same kind of things about music that she even knows that I like. :(
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first time seeing Sigur Ros last night and thought they were incredible. LED game was strong.
also first time seeing the new renovations at Merriweather (bathrooms, etc) - very nice!
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well space... you didn't follow the directions and queued up a bunch of random tunes on your dell latitude via youtube... Like I said, listen to the album from start to finish and you'll be tappin' your toes in your white pleated pants.
also, #lolboniver
http://www.stereogum.com/1943530/bon-iver-may-never-fly-delta-again/news/
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I love it when Indie Darlings, become mainstream spoiled cunts, when they don't get their way.
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well space... you didn't follow the directions and queued up a bunch of random tunes on your dell latitude via youtube... Like I said, listen to the album from start to finish and you'll be tappin' your toes in your white pleated pants.
also, #lolboniver
http://www.stereogum.com/1943530/bon-iver-may-never-fly-delta-again/news/
Actually it was on an old MAC, and I'm not sure where to listen to the album without actually buying it.
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well space... you didn't follow the directions and queued up a bunch of random tunes on your dell latitude via youtube... Like I said, listen to the album from start to finish and you'll be tappin' your toes in your white pleated pants.
also, #lolboniver
http://www.stereogum.com/1943530/bon-iver-may-never-fly-delta-again/news/
Actually it was on an old MAC, and I'm not sure where to listen to the album without actually buying it.
Step into the 2000's son.
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Delfest was awesome.... highly recommended for a family friendly event.
Cheap beer, decent food, good music... kids running around everywhere in the middle of the hills of Western Maryland. Would attend again and bummed I haven't gone in the past.
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Delfest was awesome.... highly recommended for a family friendly event.
Cheap beer, decent food, good music... kids running around everywhere in the middle of the hills of Western Maryland. Would attend again and bummed I haven't gone in the past.
I've been meaning to take the fam, heard it's great
always bad timing for me...
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Car Seat Headrest were a lot of fun live. I can see big things for them. The Ottobar was packed and I was able to grab a spot near the front; almost everyone I could see was singing along to every song. They did the loud quiet dynamic well, and reminded me of a throwback to the 90s. I would not be surprised if their next tour they hit up the 930 Club and sell it out. I had only listened to the new record once, and I would have probably skipped last night, but am glad I went, I am now a fan.
While it wasn't a sell out, they probably filled 75%+ of The National in Richmond which is comparable to 9:30 (actually a little larger). But the ticket price was cheap so that may have helped.
sadly one of the few shows without Lucy Dacus opening for them
they also just soldout two nights at the Bowery ballroom in NYC
so they are ready to pack if not sell out the 930
And they did sell out the 930 last night. Good show.
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Car Seat Headrest were a lot of fun live. I can see big things for them. The Ottobar was packed and I was able to grab a spot near the front; almost everyone I could see was singing along to every song. They did the loud quiet dynamic well, and reminded me of a throwback to the 90s. I would not be surprised if their next tour they hit up the 930 Club and sell it out. I had only listened to the new record once, and I would have probably skipped last night, but am glad I went, I am now a fan.
While it wasn't a sell out, they probably filled 75%+ of The National in Richmond which is comparable to 9:30 (actually a little larger). But the ticket price was cheap so that may have helped.
sadly one of the few shows without Lucy Dacus opening for them
they also just soldout two nights at the Bowery ballroom in NYC
so they are ready to pack if not sell out the 930
And they did sell out the 930 last night. Good show.
They're playing Richmond's "friday in the park" concerts the end of the month for like $5. I look forward to seeing them again.
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They're playing Richmond's "friday in the park" concerts the end of the month for like $5. I look forward to seeing them again.
price doubled!!
still a great deal at $10
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They're playing Richmond's "friday in the park" concerts the end of the month for like $5. I look forward to seeing them again.
price doubled!!
still a great deal at $10
They're all $5 or $10. Conor Oberst tonight.
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made a last minute decision to go see John Moreland at RNRH last night. was great.
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Great Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds show at the Electric Factory in Philly. Nick's voice was a bit gone it seemed, but he was still having a great time and the band sounded wonderful. About half from the latest two albums, and half classics. Skeleton Tree wasn't any better for me than it was on vinyl, but the rest of the show and the energy made up for it. Some of the classics really had different twists to them, like From Her to Eternity. Nick dedicated red Right hand to Trump as well.
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made a last minute decision to go see John Moreland at RNRH last night. was great.
I really wanted to check that show out... but The Boognish called.
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The sound at the AIR show at Strathmore was the best I've seen in a concert venue since Slowdive played the 9:30 a few years ago. It was absolutely spectacular. Their performance was probably the best I've ever seen as well, and I've seen them seven times. Though it was 90 minutes, it felt like about 40 minutes. That concert went by SO fast. The venue was a little more than half full, but the audience was wildly appreciative and engaged. All in all, truly exceptional. So happy they made a stop in DC.
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Big Thief were great at the ottobar on Tuesday night :D
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Big Thief were great at the ottobar on Tuesday night :D
cool...looking forward to their show at the cat
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made a kinda last minute decision to go to the Wilco show last night, was perusing Wolftrap's website the other day and as I am wont to do, checked out of curiosity to see what kind of ticket I could pull up and got 10th row, dead center.... figured that was a sign of some kind and so bought it, and glad I did.... there was nothing special about it, just a good solid Wilco show, an enjoyable 2 hours and a great way to spend a friday night.... got "Spiders", which I haven't seen them do in a long time... I remember seeing them play it at Towson in 2002 before it was on any album and before they added all the "noise" to it, and always liked that tune... of course they played "heavy metal drummer" because everyone (but me) seems to love that song.... the biggest surprise was my commute to Wolftrap.... I have a "rule" about generally not going to any NoVa shows on weeknights because of rush hour traffic, so I had this idea that I was gonna have to leave from Naptown around 4 in order to get to Wolftrap reasonably before show time.... then I saw they had an opener, so figuring that Wilco wouldn't go on til around 9, I decided to wait until after 6 and hopefully miss a lot of the rush hour traffic on my 50 mile drive.... so left my house at 6:05 and was parked in the Wolftrap lot at 7:05, the outer loop was clear the entire way (except for the obligatory slowdown around exit 31) while the inner loop was jam packed and slow almost the entire way.... it actually almost took me longer just to get out of the lot at the end of the night than it did to get there before.... all in all, a pretty great night....
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It took forever to get out of the lot after the Wilco show. Got there early, but they closed off the east lot even though it wasn't even half full, and made me park up on the hill. Went back down to the outer lot to tailgate and a little while later they re-opened the lot.
Was in Row H left center. I found the sound to be loud and somewhat screechy. My ears are still ringing. Heavy Metal Drummer made its usual appearance of course. Except for the fact that you can bring in beer and food I prefer being at Merriweather.
And some fucker kept yapping behind us to his woman-friend. She was great. Why do we we have to tell people to stfu at shows??
Kotche works his ass off too.
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^ yeah, that was only downside of the night, getting out of the lot at the end.... I went in the West Lot and parked all the way over by a set of closed gates I thought they might open for exiting like they do (or did) at Nissan.... no such luck, only one exit at the other end I came in at and 1000 cars jockeying to get out through it.... took me almost as long just to travel the 200 feet to get out of the lot as it did to go the 50 miles to get there from Naptown before the show..... anyway, still an enjoyable evening, couldn't ask for better weather and sound was good where I was.....
btw, in case anyone wants to listen to the show, my friend Alex has his recording of it up on Archive.org already....
https://archive.org/details/wilco2017-06-09/wilco2017-06-09.vwmule.t20.flac
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so glad they played heavy metal drummer....
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so glad they played heavy metal drummer....
I heard it's your ringtone.....
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Saw Helium in Boston at the Sinclair last night. Amazing show. Mary was backed by members of Hospitality and they were terrific. For the encore, their original drummer Shawn Devlin came out to play as the 2nd drummer on Superball and Honeycomb. This is going to be on my end of the year top 5 shows list for sure.
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You guys need to check the online set lists. That way you'd know that Outta Mind Outta Site is the last song, and you'd be through the exit gate 30 seconds after the end of the show, with your nine year old leading the way. And out of the lot in 90 seconds.
;)
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^ha!.... actually, I knew it was the last song because an usher told me Wilco was playing from 8:50-10:55 and since they started Outtasite at 10:52, I was reasonably sure that was it.... unfortunately, when you're taping, it tends to hinder the "getting out quick" strategy..... ;) fortunately, at least I had something to listen to in the car while waiting for the lot to empty....
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You guys need to check the online set lists. That way you'd know that Outta Mind Outta Site is the last song, and you'd be through the exit gate 30 seconds after the end of the show, with your nine year old leading the way. And out of the lot in 90 seconds.
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personally i never leave a show early.. I like to be there until the end...but then again I don't have a 9 year old with me..
I think leaving early is silly..and every once in a while you will get burned and miss something you want to see if you do that..
I mean why would somebody leave early when you are paying for the show? Presumably you like the band enough to stick around.. if you don't then you shouldn't be there...
I'm always amazed at people who say "Oh I left before the encore and getting home was a breeze!"... Fuck, if that is your approach why not just stay home!
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and I love Outta site.. why would I leave and miss that one?
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^I'm assuming he was saying to be ready to bolt as soon as Outtasite was over, not leave before they play it....
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uh oh..boy do i feel stupid now.
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^I'm assuming he was saying to be ready to bolt as soon as Outtasite was over, not leave before they play it....
You are correct. The second the last note was played, we bolted. Yes, great song, so had to stay for all of it. Wouldn't think of leaving early. The Monday-Outtasite combo was a highlight for my kid. What can I say, like Hutch she prefers the early stuff.
The last time they played Wolftrap, we knew the last song was going to be Hoodoo Voodoo. Not one of our favorites, so we bolted before the last note.
I guess this is an advantage to having lawn tickets over pavilion.
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I guess this is an advantage to having lawn tickets over pavilion.
Another key point
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I feel like the way to do wolftrap is to do both...if possible to $$$$...lawn and pavillion..to me the hanging on the lawn stuffing my face with yummy food and pounding back alcohol faster than a hooker earning her pay...before the main act goes on while the sun is slowly setting is so much fun.. then ideally you have pavillion seats and get down there but leave your cooler and stuff to the side of the stage... the only issue with pavillion is those rows are too darn long.. and once you are a bit tipsy its not only a no fun being an illegal alien but its no fun making 75 people stand to get to your seat..
i have to admit i'm usually one of the last people to leave any concert..i enjoy the immediate afterglow..why would i want to leave? to go to bed?? bo-ring... but being there with kids is totally different..at that point they own you..they might as well have a leash around your neck..so you want to get home as quickly as possible and take it off
our generation is the most kidcentric generation in the history of the world.. its all about the kiddies.. and we feel that is the right approach..just like every previous generation (even the ones that sent their kids away for 15 years to boarding school) thought they had it all figured out...
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i ubered--no parking lot hassles at all
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yeah, I love the way Wolftrap does things, just wish it was closer... my friend Alex grabbed a 6 pack on his way there, so we shared that before the show, saved us $9.95 for each beer that we drank vs. buying one there, heck, Wolftrap's website even ENCOURAGES you to BYOB.... then he went down to tape the opener and I wandered around a bit while listening to them, and grabbed a t-shirt from the merch stand... did see a couple of guys wearing 9:30 shirts, one (the shirt, not the guy) was kinda old and faded (or seemed that way, at least)..... and as far as parking lots go, after the Nissan Radiohead debacle, the 40 minutes I spent waiting in the Wolftrap lot on friday was a walk in the park.....
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Really enjoyed the show; had row G center.
No real traffic from MoCo to the venue, so arrived early.
Picnic tabled some foods and wines.
Got ready for 3 nights of wilco/tweedy coming up in 11 days at a stage with a PA in Western Massachusetts.
Cool poster too. Trains.
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It was a little bit chilling hearing Old 97's play "I Don't Wanna Die in This Town" at Birchmere last night.
My second thought was the Rhett Miller is probably the only American male in his 40's who can pull off long hair with bangs.
And my third thought was this was my second show in a week where someone played guitar windmill style (Rhett, and Pat Sansone of Wilco). Thanks for that move, Pete and Keef.
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I drove to Charlottesville last night to see Franz Ferdinand.. because I wanted to catch local band Cigarette at the Black Cat Wed. I could not make the Franz show at Ramshead Live that same night..drats.. this was most unfortunate cause Charlottesville is a much longer drive and I was cursing myself about 1 am driving back.. trip down was uneventful except a failed attempt to do a BK drive through.. 10 minutes waiting I had to bail.. which mean that:
I got there a couple of songs late I think (pro tip: NEVER prioritize food.. food is for the weak)..but I'm not entirely sure.. the Jefferson Theatre has a listed capacity of 750 so this may have been one of the smaller shows Franz has played.. it was sold out and hopping full of what looked like UVA kids with money to burn and a good time to be had.. good atmosphere althought some of those kids that get their daddies to pay for their college partying kind of remind me of people I went to college with (not good).. anyways, Franz's original guitarist Nick has left the band (to spend time with family or is there more to the story...) and they hadn't played the US in a few years (I saw them in 2013 but I missed their FFS show with Sparks).. they have replaced nick with a guitarist dude and a keyboard dude who can also add a third guitar..to me the "new band members" are colorless and add very little.. they have zero stage presence and I'm not sure why they're up there.. Alex is basically the band.. whereas before he had Nick to trade guitar licks and take over some of the leadership now its just him doing all the heavy lifting.. the bassist and drummer play their parts but don't do much else.. so its the Kapranos show..but what a show it is.. he's a phenomenal performer...he had the crowd in the palm of his hand the entire time... he signaled to jump.. you jumped.. he told you to sing along the chorus you sang... as good as the previous three times I've seen.. just wished Nick was still there but what are you going to do? Show felt a little short.. just not sure how many songs I missed.. the venue had told me they were shooting to go on at 945 but I think they went on earlier... of course everyone went crazy for Take Me Out.. they ended with This Fire (awesome as always)
the last time I saw them at Strathmore I got Nick to sign my record so I was hoping to complete it but I could only wait so long having to face such a slog of a drive back...the last time I remember I couldn't ait cause I was with someone needing to take the metro ..aaghh..
I recommend seeing these guys if you get the chance.. I'm not entirely convinced they are going to continue much longer... I'm not sure what the rationale is for Kapranos not going solo at this point.. the bands albums have seen diminishing returns since the first one (even though the third one is my favorite)... they'd have to pull off something incredible to get some attention and new fans....I think in the rest of the world they've found it easier as fans are a bit more loyal for longer...anyways, i guess this short tour of the US is to play some secondary markets and maybe test out the new band probably with the intention of recording a new album and playing major markets in 2018? Just a guess...
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^ yeah, that was only downside of the night, getting out of the lot at the end.... I went in the West Lot and parked all the way over by a set of closed gates I thought they might open for exiting like they do (or did) at Nissan.... no such luck, only one exit at the other end I came in at and 1000 cars jockeying to get out through it.... took me almost as long just to travel the 200 feet to get out of the lot as it did to go the 50 miles to get there from Naptown before the show..... anyway, still an enjoyable evening, couldn't ask for better weather and sound was good where I was.....
They never open the 2nd set of gates in the west lot. Parking closer to the main entrance is the best option.
One of the best thing about sold out shows there is they let you park on the street, then leaving is much easier.
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U2 in Philly: the Streets still are nameless. Good, not great show. The opening songs and the first 1/2 of JT is/are great, 2nd half is kind of slow. One of the problems of these "play the record in full" type shows is there are always songs on any record . . .. If you are going to FedEx have fun! and share your parking, traffic nightmares.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVgX_MZBDsB/?taken-by=jdginstagramz (https://www.instagram.com/p/BVgX_MZBDsB/?taken-by=jdginstagramz)
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U2 in Philly: the Streets still are nameless. Good, not great show. The opening songs and the first 1/2 of JT is/are great, 2nd half is kind of slow. One of the problems of these "play the record in full" type shows is there are always songs on any record . . .. If you are going to FedEx have fun! and share your parking, traffic nightmares.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVgX_MZBDsB/?taken-by=jdginstagramz (https://www.instagram.com/p/BVgX_MZBDsB/?taken-by=jdginstagramz)
I went as well. I haven't seen U2 as many times as others, but I loved the show and I'll start with the positives: easy to get in/out (though we left during "Beautiful Day"), the stage was impressive as hell. Incredible scenery and really elevated the Joshua Tree songs. Incredible sound. Really nice performance overall. Maybe not the best, but it felt like a greatest hits set plus the Joshua Tree, and I was OK with that. Maybe a few more songs would have been nice.
The negatives: audience was very meh. Low energy level. I blame that on the heat and humidity. People were passing out left and right and needing medical attention. All in all though, I had a great time and thought songs like "Exit" and "One Tree Hill" are pretty stellar in a live setting. Also there was nearly one hour between the Lumineers (ugh) and U2. That seemed to kill a lot of the enthusiasm and momentum as people waited for the band and grew wearier by the minute.
One last note: the Edge was on my train back to DC with his bodyguard. Lovely guy, couldn't have been more pleasant. He smiles a lot.
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I was in Philly in ga up by the main stage. I thoroughly enjoyed the show. I was skeptical of them performing side 2 of Joshua Tree but I was surprised at the energy of some of the slower songs (i.e. Exit). Philly is always easy exit if you park near side that lets out onto 95 S. Agree crowd was a low-energy 1st half of show, but picked up towards the end. The video show and screens were pretty damn impressive.
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I was in Philly in ga up by the main stage. I thoroughly enjoyed the show. I was skeptical of them performing side 2 of Joshua Tree but I was surprised at the energy of some of the slower songs (i.e. Exit). Philly is always easy exit if you park near side that lets out onto 95 S. Agree crowd was a low-energy 1st half of show, but picked up towards the end. The video show and screens were pretty damn impressive.
we had no traffic problems; left during Beautiful Day as well. 1.4 hours back to Towson. I Was calling out what I imagine will be awful traffic for the FedEx show.
The clarity of that video was crazygood.
Also was wearing my 930 Tshirt, saw another guy wearing same. Got a lot of positives from random others. Hung out with a group of folks from Columbia, MD who are seeing U2 a bunch on this tour. Ran into Julie who used to work at the 930; and she is seeing a bunch of shows, including Dublin.
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Last night at Wolf Trap was my first Elvis Costello show, and I thought he was superb. Two-and-a-half-hour set; nice blend of uptempo numbers and ballads; lots of energy and anecdotes. I enjoyed the focus on Imperial Bedroom, too. If I were going to be a but-why-didn't-he-play... whiner: I wish he played "I Want You" and "Deep Dark Truthful Mirror." Seriously excellent show overall.
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anybody go to the Nissan show last night? I went to livenation yesterday about 2 pm to see what tickets were available, and there were tons in all sections, excepts the ga pit.
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I thought the sound sucked (I was in pavilion), which really detracted from the show. Could barely hear Steve Nieve's keyboards, which really pissed me off and skewered my opinion of the show. The Warner Theater show was much better, and the sound wasn't that good there either, but at least the keyboards cut through the muddy sound.
Last night at Wolf Trap was my first Elvis Costello show, and I thought he was superb. Two-and-a-half-hour set; nice blend of uptempo numbers and ballads; lots of energy and anecdotes. I enjoyed the focus on Imperial Bedroom, too. If I were going to be a but-why-didn't-he-play... whiner: I wish he played "I Want You" and "Deep Dark Truthful Mirror." Seriously excellent show overall.
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I thought the sound sucked (I was in pavilion), which really detracted from the show. Could barely hear Steve Nieve's keyboards, which really pissed me off and skewered my opinion of the show. The Warner Theater show was much better, and the sound wasn't that good there either, but at least the keyboards cut through the muddy sound.
Last night at Wolf Trap was my first Elvis Costello show, and I thought he was superb. Two-and-a-half-hour set; nice blend of uptempo numbers and ballads; lots of energy and anecdotes. I enjoyed the focus on Imperial Bedroom, too. If I were going to be a but-why-didn't-he-play... whiner: I wish he played "I Want You" and "Deep Dark Truthful Mirror." Seriously excellent show overall.
I did think the sound was weak...but I was able to hear Steve pretty well
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i saw them twice at warner and i thought the sound was top... when i saw elvis costello at merriweather solo acoustic opening for dylan it was awesome too...
ricosuave, what did you think of the show??
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I really enjoyed Solidsoundfestival last weekend.
Wilco played Being There in its entirety, and then an encore of YHF in its entirety on Friday. Was really great, and the YHF part was unexpected.
Saturday was a strong Wilco set with nothing from Being There or YHF.
Sunday was a good Tweedy/Jeff Tweedy solo (and friends) set.
other standouts:
The Berkshires Weather
The Dave/Phil Alvin band
Peter Wolf
Nancy & Beth
Television
Deep Sea Diver
Bagley Family
Big Thief (only saw the acoustic "pop-up" set)
Great art at Mass Moca
The festival is small, really well-run, and very kid-friendly as well.
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and yada how about the dead show last week?
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I really enjoyed Solidsoundfestival last weekend.
Wilco played Being There in its entirety, and then an encore of YHF in its entirety on Friday. Was really great, and the YHF part was unexpected.
Saturday was a strong Wilco set with nothing from Being There or YHF.
Sunday was a good Tweedy/Jeff Tweedy solo (and friends) set.
other standouts:
The Berkshires Weather
The Dave/Phil Alvin band
Peter Wolf
Nancy & Beth
Television
Deep Sea Diver
Bagley Family
Big Thief (only saw the acoustic "pop-up" set)
Great art at Mass Moca
The festival is small, really well-run, and very kid-friendly as well.
Being There followed by YHF would have been amazing.
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I really enjoyed Solidsoundfestival last weekend.
Wilco played Being There in its entirety, and then an encore of YHF in its entirety on Friday. Was really great, and the YHF part was unexpected.
Saturday was a strong Wilco set with nothing from Being There or YHF.
Sunday was a good Tweedy/Jeff Tweedy solo (and friends) set.
other standouts:
The Berkshires Weather
The Dave/Phil Alvin band
Peter Wolf
Nancy & Beth
Television
Deep Sea Diver
Bagley Family
Big Thief (only saw the acoustic "pop-up" set)
Great art at Mass Moca
The festival is small, really well-run, and very kid-friendly as well.
Being There followed by YHF would have been amazing.
http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=593916 (http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=593916)
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and yada how about the dead show last week?
Fun show... Really great actually until drums/space knocked the wind out of the second set and then Bobby singin' a bad rendition of a Dylan tune made us head for the exits early to beat traffic. That was my first visit to Nissan since roughly 2003 and I don't think I'll ever go back.
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From what I've heard, the highlight of the Bobby & Co tour was the Comes a Time performed at Citifield on 6/24- Oteil on lead vocals.
Not the best quality recording but you get the idea- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5ab9d4Xqrw
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I really enjoyed Solidsoundfestival last weekend.
Wilco played Being There in its entirety, and then an encore of YHF in its entirety on Friday. Was really great, and the YHF part was unexpected.
Saturday was a strong Wilco set with nothing from Being There or YHF.
Sunday was a good Tweedy/Jeff Tweedy solo (and friends) set.
other standouts:
The Berkshires Weather
The Dave/Phil Alvin band
Peter Wolf
Nancy & Beth
Television
Deep Sea Diver
Bagley Family
Big Thief (only saw the acoustic "pop-up" set)
Great art at Mass Moca
The festival is small, really well-run, and very kid-friendly as well.
Being There followed by YHF would have been amazing.
It was. Including this year, the Friday night Solid Sound setlists were wonderful. 2013- all non-wilco requests, 2015- acoustic wilco and of course, this year's big surprise of YHF.
My favorite new musical discovery of the fest was Joan Shelley
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From what I've heard, the highlight of the Bobby & Co tour was the Comes a Time performed at Citifield on 6/24- Oteil on lead vocals.
Not the best quality recording but you get the idea- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5ab9d4Xqrw
Oteil sang Fire on the Mountain at the Lube show, was pretty darn good.
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I would have enjoyed a love supreme
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I really enjoyed Solidsoundfestival last weekend.
Wilco played Being There in its entirety, and then an encore of YHF in its entirety on Friday. Was really great, and the YHF part was unexpected.
Saturday was a strong Wilco set with nothing from Being There or YHF.
Sunday was a good Tweedy/Jeff Tweedy solo (and friends) set.
other standouts:
The Berkshires Weather
The Dave/Phil Alvin band
Peter Wolf
Nancy & Beth
Television
Deep Sea Diver
Bagley Family
Big Thief (only saw the acoustic "pop-up" set)
Great art at Mass Moca
The festival is small, really well-run, and very kid-friendly as well.
Being There followed by YHF would have been amazing.
http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=593916 (http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=593916)
in case anyone doesn't do bit torrent downloads, an alternate recording is up on NYCTaper, you can do a direct download or just stream it from there.....
http://www.nyctaper.com/2017/06/wilco-june-23-2017-solid-sound-festival-complete-being-there-and-yankee-hotel-foxtrot/
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I really enjoyed Solidsoundfestival last weekend.
Wilco played Being There in its entirety, and then an encore of YHF in its entirety on Friday. Was really great, and the YHF part was unexpected.
Saturday was a strong Wilco set with nothing from Being There or YHF.
Sunday was a good Tweedy/Jeff Tweedy solo (and friends) set.
other standouts:
The Berkshires Weather
The Dave/Phil Alvin band
Peter Wolf
Nancy & Beth
Television
Deep Sea Diver
Bagley Family
Big Thief (only saw the acoustic "pop-up" set)
Great art at Mass Moca
The festival is small, really well-run, and very kid-friendly as well.
Being There followed by YHF would have been amazing.
http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=593916 (http://bt.etree.org/details.php?id=593916)
in case anyone doesn't do bit torrent downloads, an alternate recording is up on NYCTaper, you can do a direct download or just stream it from there.....
http://www.nyctaper.com/2017/06/wilco-june-23-2017-solid-sound-festival-complete-being-there-and-yankee-hotel-foxtrot/
Thanks for finding/posting.
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Isbell and the Goat Hunderd Unit was great.
The VIP (no-walrus environment sightings) area is coming together nicely.
Hoping for a proper headlining Goats show at 9:30 in the fall.
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Isbell and the Goat Hunderd Unit was great.
The VIP (no-walrus environment sightings) area is coming together nicely.
Hoping for a proper headlining Goats show at 9:30 in the fall.
Hey Seth!
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I thought the Mountain Goats didn't translate well in that big space.. but I expected it.
A friend commented: "we've located the intersection of NASCAR and NPR people in one show" (Jason Isbell's audience)
Isbell and the Goat Hunderd Unit was great.
The VIP (no-walrus environment sightings) area is coming together nicely.
Hoping for a proper headlining Goats show at 9:30 in the fall.
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oh good quote..
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Great triple bill last night at The Howard: Rare Essence, E.U., TroubleFunk. Any set order amongst those three woulda been fine, so the whole evening was worth it from start to finish. Marketing said it was the first time these three have been together in like 20+ years, which I don't necessarily believe, but whatever, cool trivia.
Of course a 70-min-past-stated-time start... Fantastic beats, really nice crowd.
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Nice!
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I thought the Mountain Goats didn't translate well in that big space.. but I expected it.
A friend commented: "we've located the intersection of NASCAR and NPR people in one show" (Jason Isbell's audience)
Isbell and the Goat Hunderd Unit was great.
The VIP (no-walrus environment sightings) area is coming together nicely.
Hoping for a proper headlining Goats show at 9:30 in the fall.
If the joke is that the intersection of NPR and NASCAR is Goats (NPR) and Isbell (NASCAR), I think that the intersection is actually at every Isbell show. No opener needed.
Goats from the pit area was good.
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You said it. He attracts both NPR and NASCAR people.
If the joke is that the intersection of NPR and NASCAR is Goats (NPR) and Isbell (NASCAR), I think that the intersection is actually at every Isbell show. No opener needed.
Goats from the pit area was good.
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Which, would you rather have sex with?
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Not goats obviously
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https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/violent-femmes/2017/930-club-washington-dc-7be46ed0.html\
The Violent Femmes were so good last night. I thought they sounded great and seemed like they were having a lot of fun (when I could actually see them, they drew a crowd that was both older and VERY tall).
My favorite songs of the night; Country Death Song, Jesus Walking on the Water, Old Mother Reagan, Gimme the Car, Color Me Once (I am on my way to see the whole soundtrack to the Crow live at this rate; I've already seen the Cure and Helmet's contributions live), Gone Daddy Gone, Black Girls, and Add it Up.
It was a great way to end the weekend. I had not had a two night stand at the 930 Club in a long time (I was also at Mitski the night before). I did not see any boardies, but I did see some friends and a former coworker.
Edit: Ava Mendoza playing lead guitar on a few tracks was awesome.
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Amazes me how "bands" drop members and nobody notices or cares...no Victor Delorenzo...
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https://www.facebook.com/FlyVidz/videos/114511429170196/
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Gorillaz was a fun show.
I am more casual fan, so would've enjoyed a few additional "hits."
I don't think it was sold out but seemed jam-packed regardless.
Got a sweaty hi-five from Damon when he was on his way through the crowd.
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Gorillaz was a fun show.
I am more casual fan, so would've enjoyed a few additional "hits."
I don't think it was sold out but seemed jam-packed regardless.
Got a sweaty hi-five from Damon when he was on his way through the crowd.
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/gorillaz/2017/merriweather-post-pavilion-columbia-md-1be44178.html
What "hit" was the set missing other than Feel Good Inc?
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Ride last night was killer. I was worried about how they'd sound, since I've never heard a loud band at 6th and I, plus the openers sounded awful. But man, that was perfect.
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Gorillaz was a fun show.
I am more casual fan, so would've enjoyed a few additional "hits."
I don't think it was sold out but seemed jam-packed regardless.
Got a sweaty hi-five from Damon when he was on his way through the crowd.
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/gorillaz/2017/merriweather-post-pavilion-columbia-md-1be44178.html
What "hit" was the set missing other than Feel Good Inc?
you're right, apologies for the plurals.
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Ride last night was killer. I was worried about how they'd sound, since I've never heard a loud band at 6th and I, plus the openers sounded awful. But man, that was perfect.
Loved the show. Philly was really great as well. I'm so glad that they came back. Thought the new material fits beautifully with the old. I think the DC setlist was a tad better. But both were 2 of the more interesting sets of the US tour.
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Thank you Dottheeyes for the ticket! That was huge!
I thought the sound at sixth and I was not nearly as good as at their 930 show (the drums did not sound good to me).. now I was a bit to the side so who knows..maybe if i'd gotten there early and been more in the middle but I'm skeptical...you can't compare the sound for a rock club at a synagogue to the 930 club which was designed specifically to have great sound for rock shows..
the set list had 8 songs from the new album so bout half the show...i get it.. they are promoting the new album..touring the new album..but 8 songs? that seemed excessive to me.. way excessive...only 2 songs from going blank again???
after the show- as they promised- they signed stuff and met people by the merch stand which was a really cool thing to do.. more bands should do that....nothing memorable in my conversation..other than lol the drummer dude being really surprised by my 930 set list from two years ago including Chrome Waves from Going Blank Again...they're nice guys... I can't help feeling this is the last time they will come to the US.. glad I got to see it....
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I can't help feeling this is the last time they will come to the US.. glad I got to see it....
Well, they are coming back in September to do West Coast dates...you mean last time that they'll tour here period? I dunno. Seems like they are getting along better as a band and they seemed pretty happy. What makes you say that?
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I thought the sound at sixth and I was not nearly as good as at their 930 show (the drums did not sound good to me).. now I was a bit to the side so who knows..maybe if i'd gotten there early and been more in the middle but I'm skeptical...you can't compare the sound for a rock club at a synagogue to the 930 club which was designed specifically to have great sound for rock shows..
the set list had 8 songs from the new album so bout half the show...i get it.. they are promoting the new album..touring the new album..but 8 songs? that seemed excessive to me.. way excessive...only 2 songs from going blank again???
after the show- as they promised- they signed stuff and met people by the merch stand which was a really cool thing to do.. more bands should do that....nothing memorable in my conversation..other than lol the drummer dude being really surprised by my 930 set list from two years ago including Chrome Waves from Going Blank Again...they're nice guys... I can't help feeling this is the last time they will come to the US.. glad I got to see it....
I was in the center and I thought that the sound was as good as the 930 show two years ago. As for the new songs, I like it when bands play most of their new album, shows they're proud of their work. It's very likely they won't play most of those songs live again. Yeah, I would have liked to hear "Drive Blind" but I heard it last time. "Cali" and "Seagull" were awesome and while "Leave Them All Behind" sort of stumbled in the beginning, it improved quickly and was a great way to end the main set. The meet and greet was more relaxed than some of the other ones I've been to and Lol had something to say to everyone. A great show in a year that started off kind of slow for me but has really picked up.
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I can't help feeling this is the last time they will come to the US.. glad I got to see it....
Well, they are coming back in September to do West Coast dates...you mean last time that they'll tour here period? I dunno. Seems like they are getting along better as a band and they seemed pretty happy. What makes you say that?
demand isn't there
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Ben Gibbard
Good show. Played one of the Teenage Fanclub songs, so that was special (to me).
I don't like Lincoln GA shows, but was able to sit in front row even though was maybe the 300th person in.
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^benefits of going to shows solo
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^benefits of going to shows solo
True, I saw spoon from front row solo there in this same fashion. BUT, there were 3 front row seats still when I got there for Gibbard.
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I thought the sound for Ride at the 930 Club was terrible with way too much bass. It was one of the worst sounding shows I have ever experienced at the venue. I was not the only one with this opinion, Vas also posted a similar sentiment. I cant believe people ranked it so high on their best sounding shows at the Club list. I was not a fan of the band when I went to the show (still am not), so maybe fandom of the band colored some peoples' opinions on how it sounded.
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Or maybe you are a MORON..yeah that is it
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Maybe you are an idiot. Maybe you had too much alcohol that night. Maybe you are a fanboy.
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You need new material; Calling me a moron is getting old dude.
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I thought the sound for Ride at the 930 Club was terrible with way too much bass. It was one of the worst sounding shows I have ever experienced at the venue. I was not the only one with this opinion, Vas also posted a similar sentiment. I cant believe people ranked it so high on their best sounding shows at the Club list. I was not a fan of the band when I went to the show (still am not), so maybe fandom of the band colored some peoples' opinions on how it sounded.
Bass was definitely present at that show, but to me it just created a fuller sound. I don't think it sounded bad. Plus, if I can recall how many times I've seen a show where the sound was REALLY bad over the years...I think we're just spoiled so when it's not perfect, it seems like a letdown. I saw Pulp in 1996 at the Club and THAT was a show where the bass overtook everything and it ended up being less enjoyable than it could have been. If you put a drink cup on the shelf by the Food Food wall, it would fall off because of the vibrations. Anyway, when you're not a fan of the band, it doesn't matter how good the sound is. You're probably not going to enjoy it that much.
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Maybe you are an idiot. Maybe you had too much alcohol that night. Maybe you are a fanboy.
then again let me guess how many times you heard the actual cd or lp of any Ride album..ok here i go on a limb: ZERO.. but you know how it is mean to sound, right? On your shitty streaming/mp3 crap file playback right?
Listen to their music as it is mean to be listened to..it has heavy bass..that is part of the point.
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TOSSER.
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You need new material; Calling me a moron is getting old dude.
You need a new act; Being a moron on this board has gotten old. Here's a hint: before you go calling people fanboys why don't you stick your finger deep in your fuckin' stinky asscrack and enjoy it, ok?
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If you put a drink cup on the shelf by the Food Food wall, it would fall off because of the vibrations. Anyway, when you're not a fan of the band, it doesn't matter how good the sound is. You're probably not going to enjoy it that much.
That happened to me recently...so annoyed. put the beer down at the FoodFood counter (one of my favorite spots to catch a show) next thing I know...it's gone.
then I looked at the giant wet spot on the side of my jeans! (yes that is ripe for some stupid comment)
I am a fan...but only own an ep by Ride, so not an obsessive fanboy and I thought the show sounded great
was one of my favorites too
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OH SHUT THE FUCK UP DUDE.
Of course I heard EVERY SINGLE ALBUM by them before the show.
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I would not care if you died Hutch.
oh good one! ouch I'm so hurt....
go back to sticking your finger in your stinky asscrack, TOSSER.
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You are by FAR the worst person on here.
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Nobody but sidehatch likes you. It is time for you to go away.
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Fuck off
YOU ARE A LIAR. I will be anything you only streamed or heard shitty mp3s... you do not own one Ride album on cd or lp.. so you do not even know how they are meant to sound... Going Blank Again has the loudest dopest bass... perfectly captured by Alan Moulder.
TOSSER.
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I am going back to ignoring you, so you can feel free to ignore me.
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Just stop. WTF is wrong with you?
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oh no nobody likes me what am i to do
you are like a 13 year old dude.. GROW THE FUCK UP
MORON.
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Its hard to ignore you when you post so much stupid shit.. Lord I try but... I mean really have YOU EVER HEARD A RIDE CD???? or LP??
of course not.. yet you profess to be the expert on how the bass should sound? and calling people "fanboys"
FUCK YOU.
MORON.
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I am not clicking your posts anymore. You are wasting your time replying to me.
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now I got to go back to life.. later dude.. stop passing judgment on others.. if a bunch of people say the sound was good maybe you were in a bad spot fuckface...it is precisely big fans who will know how it is supposed to sound.. or why do you think i said I did not like the sound at Sixth and I?? Cause I'm a fanboy?? according to you fanboys would love it all no matter what?
You are so fuckin dumb dude.
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oh damn I missed it... some more brilliance out of MORONSABE
here is a clue: when you post something about someone else. .you know..OWN IT. Don't take the easy way out and pussy out.
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STFU
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Yada, I have really grown to appreciate and like you more than I did back in the day. You are on the list of people on here that I like, have not met in person, and would like to meet in person.
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I'm only getting like half of this but I just want to say, you all really need to embrace Hutch-free boarding. Its wonderful.
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I am. I do not know why I started clicking to see his posts.
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] You are on the list of people on here that I like, have not met in person, and would like to meet in person.
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Yada, I have really grown to appreciate and like you more than I did back in the day. You are on the list of people on here that I like, have not met in person, and would like to meet in person.
Thanks Kemo. I try to be a man of the people.
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The guy keeps lists of peeps
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i was gone for a while, came back yesterday, may get gone again.
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anyone know who the female singer was who made an appearance via video during the b&s show last night?
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that's Dee Dee from Dum Dum Girls/Kristin Kontrol
anyone know who the female singer was who made an appearance via video during the b&s show last night?
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What a beautiful night at MPP.
Hex
Spoon
Belle
Were all great shows. Nice to hear Hex have a few new songs!
Watched/Listened to Bird from the VIPdeck. Didn't get a Random Acts/FWB invite, but asked if they had any extra VIP admits at the 930 tent after Hex, and they obliged. Which was nice.
Got to catch up with Bearman, Bagley, and Vas. Which was also nice.
Did not see/meet our Walrus instigator or the pool.
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that's Dee Dee from Dum Dum Girls/Kristin Kontrol
anyone know who the female singer was who made an appearance via video during the b&s show last night?
Thank you! I was wondering the same.
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Last night was fun! I got to the show in time to catch Koev Halev, who impressed me with their particular brand of post-punk. This was only their second show, and I expect them to be a fun band to catch over the years. My favorite part was that the band all looked like goths from the 1980s. The next group was Wipeout. They sucked big time. I left in the middle of their first song and sat in my car listening to the new Trapped Under Ice until they were finished. They were very amateurish sounding; with a singer/guitarist who was not good at doing either, and the rest of the music was from a computer, by someone who seemingly had zero knowledge of music production. It was a mess. RIYL crap. The last band of the night, Boy Harsher, were a real treat. I love their minimal electronic compositions and female vocals. The singer was fun to watch; she had a rack effects unit that she manipulated through their set, often changing effects on her voice several times each song. All in all, a great night. Thanks to Savage Party for booking it, Metro Gallery for hosting it, and everyone who came out and had a great time on a Sunday night!
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What a beautiful night at MPP.
Hex
Spoon
Belle
Were all great shows. Nice to hear Hex have a few new songs!
Watched/Listened to Bird from the VIPdeck. Didn't get a Random Acts/FWB invite, but asked if they had any extra VIP admits at the 930 tent after Hex, and they obliged. Which was nice.
Got to catch up with Bearman, Bagley, and Vas. Which was also nice.
Did not see/meet our Walrus instigator or the pool.
Easily one of my favorite nights at Merriweather, which is turning into one of America's truly great outdoor venues by leaps and bounds. That VIP deck is SICK!!! Absolutely wonderful pre-birthday celebration for me. Excellent performances from all the bands...it really doesn't get much better for a late July outdoor show than a serene and cool (and un-humid) show like that. Great to see you Challenged. Those are the kinds of nights where the trek out to Columbia is more than worth it.
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The sound for Spoon was amazing....wayyy better than the Lincoln Theater show that I saw.
Did some people go home after their set? I swear it was less crowded during B&S ... I guess it's proof that B&S is not for everyone
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I will keep my Ex Hex opinions to myself, as I know what happens when one disagrees with the group think/hive mind on here... And I do not feel like getting attacked for having a different opinion. I am glad to hear that everyone had fun yesterday. The only band on that bill that I would have wanted to see was Spoon, and I had already seen them twice (once at MPP and once at Sonar, and I do not think the Sonar show can be topped).
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So you did not go to show....yah...keep opinion on show to yourself
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I love the block feature. 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
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I will keep my Ex Hex opinions to myself, as I know what happens when one disagrees with the group think/hive mind on here... And I do not feel like getting attacked for having a different opinion. I am glad to hear that everyone had fun yesterday. The only band on that bill that I would have wanted to see was Spoon, and I had already seen them twice (once at MPP and once at Sonar, and I do not think the Sonar show can be topped).
Here's a thought I've been having for a while. It seems our society is really focused on things of a crummy nature and it's all around us. We all obviously love music, which is hopefully why we post here. So it might be nice if tried something a little different. Why not keep contributions on a more constructive nature? Or, rather than commenting about a band that you dislike (especially one who probably has a lot of friends on here, or who are part of a local community trying to earn a living as artists), perhaps focus on the artists that maybe need more exposure so that we can learn more and drum up interest to seek them out? I have a lot of friends who are musicians. What they are doing isn't easy. They deal with things like working day jobs to pay the rent, supporting their kids, trying to find affordable health care, or even just the money to keep releasing new music (and it costs a LOT to do that.) Yes, ideally they should have tough skins if they want to be visible. But when you pour your heart and soul into work and make a lot of tough sacrifices to do it, I think they appreciate not being labeled in a negative way. I realize everyone enjoys being a critic (me included), but I'm just SO exhausted and burned out from the negativity, the news cycle, and you guys are a nice diversion because it gives us all a chance to focus on something more enjoyable. Just my 2 cents here. And before anyone says I'm a hypocrite, I know I'm guilty of vocalizing my opinions if I don't "get" something. But I try to phrase it in a way isn't dismissive of someone's art and their work (which, if you really think about it, takes guts to create and put out into the world). Maybe I don't understand or like what some people create, but lots of others might. And that's fine. I'm just talking about moving forward, it might be a nice change to just be a little more kind.
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Dude, people on here always talk crap about music that I post about, so, no thanks. If you want I can quote some recent examples.
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You have no idea how much Mary Timony shreds... :-\ :-\
I will keep my Ex Hex opinions to myself, as I know what happens when one disagrees with the group think/hive mind on here... And I do not feel like getting attacked for having a different opinion. I am glad to hear that everyone had fun yesterday. The only band on that bill that I would have wanted to see was Spoon, and I had already seen them twice (once at MPP and once at Sonar, and I do not think the Sonar show can be topped).
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Dude, people on here always talk crap about music that I post about, so, no thanks. If you want I can quote some recent examples.
That's why I said moving forward. I wasn't implying I was singling you out. I also didn't say I wasn't guilty of it too.
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Sure thing.
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The sound for Spoon was amazing....wayyy better than the Lincoln Theater show that I saw.
Did some people go home after their set? I swear it was less crowded during B&S ... I guess it's proof that B&S is not for everyone
The couple next to me left as soon as Spoon was done.
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i left after ex hex. best band on the bill.
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i left after ex hex. best band on the bill.
Seems like a hefty price to pay to see a 40 minute Ex Hex set.
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i left after ex hex. best band on the bill.
Seems like a hefty price to pay to see a 40 minute Ex Hex set.
guilty.
more than once.
i think it's called getting old.
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The sound for Spoon was amazing....wayyy better than the Lincoln Theater show that I saw.
Did some people go home after their set? I swear it was less crowded during B&S ... I guess it's proof that B&S is not for everyone
The couple next to me left as soon as Spoon was done.
We left after Spoon, but mainly because our kids had gone officially nuts. We had a great time. Scored AAA row tix getting dumped on craigslist that afternoon, but spent most of the evening on the lawn. Agreed on the Spoon sound, they were thumping.
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Cannot imagine passing on belle but then again never seen them...some day
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Cannot imagine passing on belle but then again never seen them...some day
They're always great fun. They put on some really enjoyable performances. I saw them once at the Hollywood Bowl with the LA Philharmonic and it was one of those truly perfect nights...started off like a really proper performance with the strings and horns and everything...but by the end, people were running through the aisles, dancing like crazy and stage crashing. It was so fun.
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I will keep my Ex Hex opinions to myself, as I know what happens when one disagrees with the group think/hive mind on here... And I do not feel like getting attacked for having a different opinion. I am glad to hear that everyone had fun yesterday. The only band on that bill that I would have wanted to see was Spoon, and I had already seen them twice (once at MPP and once at Sonar, and I do not think the Sonar show can be topped).
I'm just talking about moving forward, it might be a nice change to just be a little more kind.
Amen, brother. Now more than ever.
Also loved the Ex Hex set. Pleasantly surprised by Spoon. Never experienced them live and don't know much of their material. Keyboard player was very entertaining. B&S put on a solid show.
Saturday night, the Fleet Foxes had some transcendent moments despite Robin's scratchy throat. White Winter Hymnal and Mykonos were gorgeous.
Thanks Seth, for making it all happen.
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For anyone on the fence about seeing Social Distortion, I caught the show in Philly and loved it. They sounded fantastic and Mike Ness seems more "present" than he has in years. Probably the best show the current lineup has ever done.
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roger waters last night.
i've seen a lot of shows, but this was the most spectacular thing i've ever witnessed, pretty sure.
got "free relocation" from the 400's to the 100's which did not suck.
roger was in fine fettle, lucius on b.v., jonathan wilson as david gilmour.
excellent setlist and sound, those visuals.
that pig was this close.
see this show.
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roger waters last night.
i've seen a lot of shows, but this was the most spectacular thing i've ever witnessed, pretty sure.
got "free relocation" from the 400's to the 100's which did not suck.
roger was in fine fettle, lucius on b.v., jonathan wilson as david gilmour.
excellent setlist and sound, those visuals.
that pig was this close.
see this show.
Any anti-Semitism?
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roger waters last night.
i've seen a lot of shows, but this was the most spectacular thing i've ever witnessed, pretty sure.
got "free relocation" from the 400's to the 100's which did not suck.
roger was in fine fettle, lucius on b.v., jonathan wilson as david gilmour.
excellent setlist and sound, those visuals.
that pig was this close.
see this show.
Any anti-Semitism?
No. A lot of Anti Trump though.
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After seeing the wall twice, I am upset that I missed this time around in DC. It looked like a killer show.
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After seeing the wall twice, I am upset that I missed this time around in DC. It looked like a killer show.
also bummed I missed this show, I really wanted to go
glad everyone enjoyed it, hopefully he'll keep up touring like this
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Well he seems to like $$$ So no worry
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glad everyone enjoyed it, hopefully he'll keep up touring like this
Well he seems to like $$$ So no worry
i get the opposite impression: seems to me he's going for the grand finale (aka the final cash-out). i wouldn't be surprised to learn that this is roger's last tour.
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then it sucks to have missed him for sidehatch i guess...
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about 50 people there for laetitia sadier at dc9 tonight...
good showing dc!!!!!!!!
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roger waters last night.
i've seen a lot of shows, but this was the most spectacular thing i've ever witnessed, pretty sure.
got "free relocation" from the 400's to the 100's which did not suck.
roger was in fine fettle, lucius on b.v., jonathan wilson as david gilmour.
excellent setlist and sound, those visuals.
that pig was this close.
see this show.
Couldn't agree more... Holy shit. I saw The Wall tour a few years ago and this was just as good, if not better.
I'm assuming you went Saturday night as well? I had front row 100 level seats as well for under $100. The place was probably 1/3rd full about 20 minutes to show time but it did fill up. Would see again.
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Did you notice if he was lip-syncing?
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all those pink floyd tribute bands really need to step up their game now.
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Did you notice if he was lip-syncing?
he had plenty of help up there with that fine band, but i'd like to think not.
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glad everyone enjoyed it, hopefully he'll keep up touring like this
Well he seems to like $$$ So no worry
i get the opposite impression: seems to me he's going for the grand finale (aka the final cash-out). i wouldn't be surprised to learn that this is roger's last tour.
Well, he did release a new album for this tour...
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Roger loves the pampered rockstar lifestyle....I think he will keep going..
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Poptone was great. Sound was tight and they really put on a killer performance
Daniel Ash's guitar was just what I needed, vocals were awesome and I think KH's daughter had some big shoes to fill on Bass and did an admirable job
I was really happy to hear American Dream...but without David J, they edited like half of the song...and that was my favorite part "alcohol is my yoga baby"
Was cool to see the dual bass assault on Love Me
If you are on the fence...totally recommend seeing them in RVA tonight
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I like your post, with it's three cute moving, photos.
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I like your post, with it's three cute moving, photos.
they are called gif's (pronounced like the peanut butter!)
and it was once suggested that seth might shut the whole place down because of them
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I like your post, with it's three cute moving, photos.
they are called gif's (pronounced like the peanut butter!)
and it was once suggested that seth might shut the whole place down because of them
Oh man, we better stop posting them.
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poptone was great fun....never thought i would hear GO live!
Bring on the love and rockets reunion!!
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Went and saw GnR in Hershey PA last night. I will never complain about a big show at Verizon or FedEx again. I've never seen beer/bathroom lines like that. Sucks when you go to see a rock and roll show you took the next day after off of work for and can't get a beer. I didn't even try. 100 people deep.
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I was really happy to hear American Dream...but without David J, they edited like half of the song...and that was my favorite part "alcohol is my yoga baby"
Ugh - big regret in messing those guys but I just couldn't justify the trip to either Baltimore or Richmond. Glad it was a great show. Actually, you may be mixing up "American Dream" with "Yin and Yang and the Flower Pot Man". I'm pretty sure that line is from the latter song.
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You are correct
I made a Spotify playlist had some weird mismatch on AD?
where this one version of American dream is actually just YYatFpm
It is correct if you go right to the express album on Spotify
Man I really did want to hear yin yang... obviously a David j song
Album tours at trite
but I would love if they didn't Express American Edition tour
Without holidays in the moon and ball of confusion it's kind of a different album
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I do think they opened with ying the first time we saw them at 930...
Full express would be a dream...
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they are called gif's (pronounced like the peanut butter!)
you have NO idea what you just stepped into...
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Had an insanely fun time with some of the Belle & Sebastian gang at the after party DJed by Chris & Richard last night. I even got to meet Cynthia Plaster Caster too. Apparently she's a big fan. Hmmmmm.
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Waxahatchee killed it tonight. Easily in my top 10 albums of 2017.
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Waxahatchee killed it tonight. Easily in my top 10 albums of 2017.
Damn... I really wanted to check that out, couldn't muster up the energy after my first day back at work in 10 days*.
*it would've been nice if the set times were posted as well.
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Glad i dragged up 4 gbv
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Glad i dragged up 4 gbv
Was Great, yes. I stood close to Doug; thought he was killing it throughout.
Nice poster too: https://www.instagram.com/p/BYafqn2gBEI/?taken-by=instagbv (https://www.instagram.com/p/BYafqn2gBEI/?taken-by=instagbv)
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Waxahatchee killed it tonight. Easily in my top 10 albums of 2017.
I guess I should be sad I skipped their opening set for New Pornos.
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I was between Bobby Bare Jr and bob..really close...for sure Doug and Kevin carry the band...Pollard is simply amazing...continues to sound great..i noticed the liquor bottle disappeared at some point..bobby bare looked far more worn out and unsmiling than last time at the 930....i enjoyed hearing your name is wild especially
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I was between Bobby Bare Jr and bob..really close...for sure Doug and Kevin carry the band...Pollard is simply amazing...continues to sound great..i noticed the liquor bottle disappeared at some point..bobby bare looked far more worn out and unsmiling than last time at the 930....i enjoyed hearing your name is wild especially
Bare seemed to be having some fun, dancing around...but definitely looked slovenly en sweat pants.
Tree Snippet: https://www.instagram.com/p/BYe3z7cHcIc/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BYe3z7cHcIc/)
FBI video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hKEHp7Q-6A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hKEHp7Q-6A)
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GBV at Otto was spectacular. God bless Bob.
Just got back from A Giant Dog at DC9. They absolutely fucking destroyed it.
I'm going to check them out again at Otto I think. They're the real deal.
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GBV at Otto was spectacular. God bless Bob.
Just got back from A Giant Dog at DC9. They absolutely fucking destroyed it.
I'm going to check them out again at Otto I think. They're the real deal.
I second that....they blew the roof off the place
also did Great covers of Don't Change by INXS and Angst in my Pants by Sparks
so many good songs, soo much energy
a friend of mine was convinced the lead singer was doing meth...and that seemed accurate
this was their first DC show and the new album came out last week and it's fantastic
I picked up the vinyl and man this is a creepy cover
(http://www.mergerecords.com/stuff/contentmgr/files/8/1f7a8f88f326d803c16af4772521b130/image/_resized/10_700_700_592_agiantdog_toy_900.jpg)
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GBV at Otto was spectacular. God bless Bob.
Just got back from A Giant Dog at DC9. They absolutely fucking destroyed it.
I'm going to check them out again at Otto I think. They're the real deal.
I second that....they blew the roof off the place
also did Great covers of Don't Change by INXS and Angst in my Pants by Sparks
so many good songs, soo much energy
a friend of mine was convinced the lead singer was doing meth...and that seemed accurate
this was their first DC show and the new album came out last week and it's fantastic
I picked up the vinyl and man this is a creepy cover
(http://www.mergerecords.com/stuff/contentmgr/files/8/1f7a8f88f326d803c16af4772521b130/image/_resized/10_700_700_592_agiantdog_toy_900.jpg)
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Did the drive up to Bmore for the double dose of AGD.
There were maybe 30 people at Otto, but they still tore the roof off.
Merge needs to lean into promoting these guys - send them to England and let the Lymies go apeshit for them.
I hope to see them at the Club in a couple of years.
Now it's time to rest up for GBV at Dogfish. Last time I was hung over for a month.
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Loved the AGD show.
Would love to see them on a properly-sized headline show, on maybe a weekend night to see if a big crowd improves the already fantastic energy.
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Did the drive up to Bmore for the double dose of AGD.
There were maybe 30 people at Otto, but they still tore the roof off.
Merge needs to lean into promoting these guys - send them to England and let the Lymies go apeshit for them.
I hope to see them at the Club in a couple of years.
man 30 people, that sucks
If Challanged hadn't turned me on to them, I would have never known
The new album is great...got a respectable 7.4 on pitchfork
https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/a-giant-dog-toy/
not sure why they are not getting traction with the youth of today?
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Did the drive up to Bmore for the double dose of AGD.
There were maybe 30 people at Otto, but they still tore the roof off.
Merge needs to lean into promoting these guys - send them to England and let the Lymies go apeshit for them.
I hope to see them at the Club in a couple of years.
man 30 people, that sucks
If Challanged hadn't turned me on to them, I would have never known
The new album is great...got a respectable 7.4 on pitchfork
https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/a-giant-dog-toy/
not sure why they are not getting traction with the youth of today?
rainy tuesday night in baltimore after a holiday weekend surely didn't help...heard one of the band members saying that Metro Gallery probably a better fit for them at this point.
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roger waters last night.
i've seen a lot of shows, but this was the most spectacular thing i've ever witnessed, pretty sure.
got "free relocation" from the 400's to the 100's which did not suck.
roger was in fine fettle, lucius on b.v., jonathan wilson as david gilmour.
excellent setlist and sound, those visuals.
that pig was this close.
see this show.
Any anti-Semitism?
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/07/opinion/roger-waters-congress-silencing-advocates.html
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roger waters last night.
Any anti-Semitism?
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/07/opinion/roger-waters-congress-silencing-advocates.html
I don't think Antisemitism and being opposed to Israel's settlements in Palestine lands are the same
It's not an open and shut case as some are trying to act like...and make it illegal to support Palestine
"All Americans — regardless of their views on Israel-Palestine — should understand that potentially targeting and blacklisting fellow citizens who support Palestinian rights could turn out to be the thin end of a thick authoritarian wedge."
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Anyone go to Depeche Mode last night? Thoughts?
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Anyone go to Depeche Mode last night? Thoughts?
I was there. Normally, I like it when an artist plays several songs from the album they are supporting but DM's new album is rather lowkey and a lot of the songs don't really translate live. "Where's The Revolution" really killed the momentum in the middle of the set. A lot of songs from their most recent period which I'm not that familiar with but the ones that I did know really came on strong. They ended with a string of their late `80s hits, which was great. David Gahan is a great frontman, he really whips the crowd up (quite different from the mopey videos). Sound was good.
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My sister is obsessed with gahan and DM but lord like their last five albums blow...plenty of 80s synths bands manage to put out decent records..see pet shop boys electric..new orders last one..all omd post reunion but DM just sucks now. Sad
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Post Movie Banter - Was really excited to se IT....it was basically a remake of Stand by Me with a CGI clown. Terrible.
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might have a new leader in the clubhouse for "worst sounding show I've ever been to at the club", the sound for the BJM was terrible....
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Wow I nearly went...
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as expected, the Lucy Dacus show was awesome. Rolled out a few new songs. Chatted up Bob Boilen a little bit before the show, he's surely got me beat on times he's seen Lucy.
Big Thief were really solid too, but guitarist/backing vocalist Buck Meek was missing. I really missed his contribution as he's fantastic
Update- this sucks for her, she looked and sounded fine.
Just posted....
Lucy will be unable to perform the upcoming week of shows due to a case of appendicitis. She is extremely disappointed to have to cancel, but her doctors and surgeon insist. Lucy thanks everyone in advance for understanding, and she will be back on the road as soon as she can!
Lucy will miss the following shows (but Big Thief will still be performing!):
9/11 - Brooklyn, NY
9/13 - Holyoke, MA
9/14 - Ithaca, NY
9/15 - Montreal, QC
9/16 - Ottawa, ON
-lucy dacus mgmt team
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No post-game on Keene/Sweet yet. The Ram's Head show was good. Crowd was mostly dead until the end. I wonder how this compared to the Birchmere show.
And Tommy Keene needs a full set with a full band. Dammit.
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Anyone see Swervedriver? How was it?
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No post-game on Keene/Sweet yet. The Ram's Head show was good. Crowd was mostly dead until the end. I wonder how this compared to the Birchmere show.
And Tommy Keene needs a full set with a full band. Dammit.
I enjoyed the Birchmere show a lot; thought Tommy was a little froggy-voiced, but he has so many old time fans in the crowd at the Schmere that he delivers. I have such a soft spot for the songs from Girlfriend record that I always love Matthew Sweet shows.
I chatted with Tommy afterwards about A Giant Dog, and showed him a video of their Ottobar show, and he hated it and thought that I only like it because Sabrina wears next to no clothes. Untrue!
Also found out that Sweet's Girlfriend record is the foundation for this upcoming new musical as well:
http://www.sigtheatre.org/events/2017-18/girlfriend/ (http://www.sigtheatre.org/events/2017-18/girlfriend/)
Boardie Musical Theatre meet up?
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Anyone see Swervedriver? How was it?
Welll, they played "Raise" and "Mezcal Head" in their entirety and that was it. During the second set (Mezcal Head), Adam Franklin said something about he would say something but nothing was coming to mind - that was the extent of interacting with the crowd. After "Never Lose That Feeling/Never Learn" (which was awesome), the band thanked the crowd and left, music came on and that was it. What was strange was that the lights didn't come on and the crowd kept cheering for an encore, it wasn't until the guitar tech started breaking down the set did we get the message that the show was over. They have been playing an encore at the other shows so I don't know why no encore for this one. I thought the crowd, while a bit small, was properly enthusiastic. It did seem to me that there were some issues with the equipment and since they were playing the albums straight through there was a lot of switching of guitars between songs, which I can imagine can get old quickly.
I know why bands do these 'complete album' shows but when I've gone to them, the bands almost make it seem like it is a chore to play them.
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I saw them at 930 last time...their performance was acceptable. 6/10. I didn't feel the need to see them again this time.
Anyone see Swervedriver? How was it?
Welll, they played "Raise" and "Mezcal Head" in their entirety and that was it. During the second set (Mezcal Head), Adam Franklin said something about he would say something but nothing was coming to mind - that was the extent of interacting with the crowd. After "Never Lose That Feeling/Never Learn" (which was awesome), the band thanked the crowd and left, music came on and that was it. What was strange was that the lights didn't come on and the crowd kept cheering for an encore, it wasn't until the guitar tech started breaking down the set did we get the message that the show was over. They have been playing an encore at the other shows so I don't know why no encore for this one. I thought the crowd, while a bit small, was properly enthusiastic. It did seem to me that there were some issues with the equipment and since they were playing the albums straight through there was a lot of switching of guitars between songs, which I can imagine can get old quickly.
I know why bands do these 'complete album' shows but when I've gone to them, the bands almost make it seem like it is a chore to play them.
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No post-game on Keene/Sweet yet. The Ram's Head show was good. Crowd was mostly dead until the end. I wonder how this compared to the Birchmere show.
And Tommy Keene needs a full set with a full band. Dammit.
I enjoyed the Birchmere show a lot; thought Tommy was a little froggy-voiced, but he has so many old time fans in the crowd at the Schmere that he delivers. I have such a soft spot for the songs from Girlfriend record that I always love Matthew Sweet shows.
I chatted with Tommy afterwards about A Giant Dog, and showed him a video of their Ottobar show, and he hated it and thought that I only like it because Sabrina wears next to no clothes. Untrue!
Also found out that Sweet's Girlfriend record is the foundation for this upcoming new musical as well:
http://www.sigtheatre.org/events/2017-18/girlfriend/ (http://www.sigtheatre.org/events/2017-18/girlfriend/)
Boardie Musical Theatre meet up?
I wonder why he didn't mention this instead of trying to sell pottery.
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No post-game on Keene/Sweet yet. The Ram's Head show was good. Crowd was mostly dead until the end. I wonder how this compared to the Birchmere show.
And Tommy Keene needs a full set with a full band. Dammit.
I enjoyed the Birchmere show a lot; thought Tommy was a little froggy-voiced, but he has so many old time fans in the crowd at the Schmere that he delivers. I have such a soft spot for the songs from Girlfriend record that I always love Matthew Sweet shows.
I chatted with Tommy afterwards about A Giant Dog, and showed him a video of their Ottobar show, and he hated it and thought that I only like it because Sabrina wears next to no clothes. Untrue!
Also found out that Sweet's Girlfriend record is the foundation for this upcoming new musical as well:
http://www.sigtheatre.org/events/2017-18/girlfriend/ (http://www.sigtheatre.org/events/2017-18/girlfriend/)
Boardie Musical Theatre meet up?
I wonder why he didn't mention this instead of trying to sell pottery.
Ha, yeah. I did go look at Matthew's pottery. Interesting; but very expensive.
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arcade fire was outstanding.
the boxing ring concept and adverts very clever.
great setlist, looked like they were having a lot of fun - drummer is excellent, lighting very effective, sound was decent.
pretty empty at the beginning, shame if you missed preservation hall jazz band - really different group, sound and vibe from the group I saw in NOLA ten or so years ago.
200's, no upgrade, fine view.
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thought the sound was far from decent...it was too bass-y but maybe decent if you're standing on the floor...we were in the 200 section.
arcade fire was outstanding.
the boxing ring concept and adverts very clever.
great setlist, looked like they were having a lot of fun - drummer is excellent, lighting very effective, sound was decent.
pretty empty at the beginning, shame if you missed preservation hall jazz band - really different group, sound and vibe from the group I saw in NOLA ten or so years ago.
200's, no upgrade, fine view.
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Adam Ant at Baltimore Soundstage last night was a blast. I'm not really a fan, but went with a friend who is. Glam Skanks were a fun opener. It's interesting when you get to discover an artist through live performance. That's rare these days. I realize I'm very very very late to Adam Ant, but it's worth seeing him if he comes around again. Fun crowd, and I really like that venue! Reminds me of the old Bohagers without the balcony.
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Riot Fest was amazing.
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Riot Fest was amazing.
Highlights? Did you catch X?
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Riot Fest was amazing.
Highlights? Did you catch X?
New Order and Prophets Of Rage were absolutely incredible. I caught the last 4 or 5 songs of X and they sounded pretty on point. They played right before the Buzzcocks who were also very good. It seemed like a real big love fest. After Pennywise finished with Bro Hymn Dinosaur Jr did a little soundcheck and played the Bro Hymn riff. During QOTSA set Josh started singing "Mother" by Danzig who had played earlier in the night. It seemed like every band was naming a bunch of bands they were excited to see. Super fun atmosphere.
Hearing new QOTSA and being super close in a gigantic festival crowd was amazing. At The Drive In leading into them was also incredible. ATDI just have such a different energy from Mars Volta. Glad I got to catch them finally.
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X was so good last night. First time at the State Theater. Not the best sound, but I thought it was actually a pretty decent venue. Their AC was busted but they did their best to make it comfortable. Great setlist. Billy seems to be recovering pretty well.
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Last night was my first Paul Weller show. I enjoyed it quite a bit. I would not have minded a few more Jam songs (he played "Start!" and "Monday"), but the solo material is great, too. Highlights were "Broken Stones," "Saturns Pattern," and "Woo Sé Mama."
Lincoln Theatre was hot as ever, lol.
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Last night was my first Paul Weller show. I enjoyed it quite a bit. I would not have minded a few more Jam songs (he played "Start!" and "Monday"), but the solo material is great, too. Highlights were "Broken Stones," "Saturns Pattern," and "Woo Sé Mama."
Lincoln Theatre was hot as ever, lol.
I don't think Paul Weller is capable of a bad show. Every time I've seen him, it's been top notch.
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Anyone go to Sun Kil Moon on Thursday? Am I the only one who thought the show was just flat out weird and odd?
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Last night was my first Paul Weller show. I enjoyed it quite a bit. I would not have minded a few more Jam songs (he played "Start!" and "Monday"), but the solo material is great, too. Highlights were "Broken Stones," "Saturns Pattern," and "Woo Sé Mama."
Lincoln Theatre was hot as ever, lol.
I thought this show was better than his last one here. You get your money's worth with Weller, 29 songs, three encores, over 2 hours of music! Got to hear some Style Council stuff (none the last time). I find it funny that he brings along a percussionist but no one can hear the poor guy because the rest of the band is so loud (only heard him during the acoustic set).
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Kesha was wonderful and full of glitter. Black Lips were also super fun, just like I imagined they would be. Great crowd, and everyone was super nice!
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Saw Best Coast at Rough Trade last night. They're the one band that hands down can pull me out of my crummiest mood and remind me that music is supposed to make you feel great. I think they are criminally underrated.
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Man Trombone Shorty tore it up...Anthem was def where the party was tonight and at least until close to the end you would have been hard pressed to find a better crowd...
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Man Trombone Shorty tore it up...Anthem was def where the party was tonight and at least until close to the end you would have been hard pressed to find a better crowd...
LOVE him. Sad to have missed it, but can only do one show the week of the marathon...
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Heart. Have a great race!
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Saw Best Coast at Rough Trade last night. They're the one band that hands down can pull me out of my crummiest mood and remind me that music is supposed to make you feel great. I think they are criminally underrated.
Best Coast albums are played on repeat in hell
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Saw Best Coast at Rough Trade last night. They're the one band that hands down can pull me out of my crummiest mood and remind me that music is supposed to make you feel great. I think they are criminally underrated.
Best Coast albums are played on repeat in hell
...that seems to contradict what bearman said...unless you think that's a good gig, as hell will have all the cool cats and hipsters
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Saw Best Coast at Rough Trade last night. They're the one band that hands down can pull me out of my crummiest mood and remind me that music is supposed to make you feel great. I think they are criminally underrated.
Best Coast albums are played on repeat in hell
I find that statement baffling. I guess tuneful, well-written songs performed by human beings who have mastered their instruments instead of doing it on a computer isn't really cool anymore.
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GnR was fantastic. Early start time at 7pm and was home in Alexandria by 11:30. Packed house. Good times. Video at about the 9 minute mark is funny. I think Slash was clearly trying to piss Axl off by his endless soloing...they hate each other. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=35&v=Q-6OBkgdQZM
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I heard Slash has been doing endless solos the whole tour......he really is mediocre...
If Izzy had been a part of reunion I would have found a way to show...
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I heard Slash has been doing endless solos the whole tour......he really is mediocre...
If Izzy had been a part of reunion I would have found a way to show...
slash is far from mediocre...honestly.
izzy said they wouldnt pay him a fair cut from what i heard (his twitter)...i would have loved to see him there too.
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I find that statement baffling. I guess tuneful, well-written songs performed by human beings who have mastered their instruments instead of doing it on a computer isn't really cool anymore.
Dude she sucks, her music is simplistic trash.
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For a second, I thought you were talking about Slash.
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I find that statement baffling. I guess tuneful, well-written songs performed by human beings who have mastered their instruments instead of doing it on a computer isn't really cool anymore.
Dude she sucks, her music is simplistic trash.
LOL, that's hysterical. You put a lot of thought into that statement.
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OK, tell me some of her tracks you think illustrate her best work, and I'll listen to them. Deal?
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OK, tell me some of her tracks you think illustrate her best work, and I'll listen to them. Deal?
Thanks for keeping an open mind. If it's not your thing, it's not a big deal. But maybe it'll grow on you a little bit. I remember hating the first Prodigy record so much that it almost made me react physically. I hated how it got stuck in my head because it sounded like an ice cream truck on acid. Lo and behold, that's one of my favorite records. Funny how that can happen.
Bethany Cosentino's lyrics are mostly about interpersonal issues. If you're not interested in love songs, songs about heartbreak, identity crises, or feeling out of place in the world, then you're probably not going to get much out of the lyrics. I still think the music is catchy as hell, tuneful, and the little nuances are demonstrative of a band that appreciates classic melody over trendy sound.
1) "Our Deal" off of Crazy For You. To me I hear echoes of classic surf, Connie Francis and Grace Slick. I'm not ashamed to admit that this song makes me tear up when I hear it. It's like her voice just rakes emotion across my heart, and I cannot be unaffected by it. To me that's what good music does, but I appreciate it's entirely subjective. Calling it throwaway trash is a bit dismissive not just to the artist who put their hard work into the world but also to someone who gets something out of it.
2) "So Unaware" off of California Nights. I have a weak spot for this song. Lots of great tunes on this record, but I never tire of this one.
3) "The Only Place" off of the LP of the same name. On the surface, it's just a pop song but what I hear is a genuine love of everything around Bethany...it's a beautiful sunny California day set to music. It makes me happy. The video even elevates the song, which is rare. If this song had been released in the 60's it probably would have been covered by Sonny & Cher and been a massive hit.
4) "Crazy For You" off of CFY. What I hear in Best Coast's music is a group of folks coming together to create music that they enjoy making, and in turn it makes you feel good. It's music that reminds you that it's good to be alive. A buddy of mine recently killed himself, and Best Coast was what pulled me out of a very dark place. The music represents light, something that elevates you when maybe it's just a little too easy to wallow. Sometimes you don't want to overthink a pop song. It's not overly complicated. To some it might be a throwaway, but for me I hear something similar to the Ramones: a hook or melody, briefly executed, deceptively simple but also brilliantly woven together because it seems easier than it really is. When I hear the song "Bratty B" it instantly pulls me out of a crummy mood. It makes me smile. I can't say that happens often enough.
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Anyone see the HR documentary last night? Would like to hear about it. Very eager to see it.
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Anyone see the HR documentary last night? Would like to hear about it. Very eager to see it.
wrong thread, i know, but i posted a short response on page 598 of the roll call thread.
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Nice review. Wish I had gone.
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Bethany Cosentino's lyrics are mostly about interpersonal issues. If you're not interested in love songs, songs about heartbreak, identity crises, or feeling out of place in the world, then you're probably not going to get much out of the lyrics. I still think the music is catchy as hell, tuneful, and the little nuances are demonstrative of a band that appreciates classic melody over trendy sound.
Thanks for your suggestions. I will certainly listen to them.
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The Split Squad show at Hill Country BBQ was outstanding. That is all.
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The Split Squad show at Hill Country BBQ was outstanding. That is all.
They're a lot of fun. I bet that was a great time. Saw them out in Rehoboth Beach once and it was a blast.
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Friday, Pink Martini, Kennedy Center
Does that mean you have until 8PM to be seated?
It means you have until 8pm on Friday to gets your balls back from your wife and come up with alternate plans.
Its funny you should say that, I had to twist both my wife and daughter's arms to go Though I'm sure they're enjoy it.
So, my wife didn't go, so my balls are still intact (but I didn't pay and was a +1 to a friend)
They were fun, show started at 7:15. (the Thursday show was 7pm)
They ham it up quite a bit, can't say the NSO really added that much to the performance TBH.
I hope you an your family are on the floor near the front as they ended up getting about 15 different audience members on stage. I can totally see Space up there doing the Croatian backing vocals and swinging his hips from left to right (although I suspect you bought the space priced $24 tix way up in the back on the 3rd tier and not the $90 orch seats)
the addition of Ari Shapiro was odd, but actually worked well
the venn diagram of the audience of NPR and PM are two circles on top of each other
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The Split Squad show at Hill Country BBQ was outstanding. That is all.
They're a lot of fun. I bet that was a great time. Saw them out in Rehoboth Beach once and it was a blast.
They are playing tonight in Rehoboth.
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king crimson was checked off the bucket list tonight.
best lineup ever, musically and visually.
it was so good my face hurts from smiling.
you can catch them again sunday at lisner.
3 drummers are not of this earth.
setlist, gear, humour, mind blowing musicianship, tony levin, loud, easy parking, ringmaster fripp, drummer from mr. mister, follow their instructions and you will be rewarded.
only gripe is the line to the men's room was epic, imagine that.
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Whole family, except for the dog, went to Kennedy Center for Pink Martini Friday night. I had to twist their arms to get them there, but we made it.
My wife, pre-show, had bitched about how the crowd was going to be "all old white people", and I replied by saying that "WE are old white people."
So I was glad to show up and see that my seat was next to a middle aged black couple. Ha! Never mind that my daughter was seated next to an 80 year old white guy.
The show had it's highs and lows and for me was reasonably entertaining, though for my wife it was all lows. "Their music is so sterile. They went to Harvard and seemingly don't have any connection to the music they're playing." Blah Blah Blah. My daughter simply said "I hated it." We've always been pretty attached parents, but I can now see it's time to start leaving the kid home and getting a babysitter.
At one point they asked if there were any Turkish people in the audience, and they invited them to the stage for some dancing as they sang a song (hopefully about what a dick their president is) in Turkish.
Later, in what will go down as one of the most cringeworthy concert moments of my life, the singers asked "Are their any women in the audience?" (this had to be a joke, right?), and before the singer even asked, a handful of middle aged women start scurrying to the stage, hoping to get their audience participation in. So the singer introduced the song...Helen Reddy's "I am woman, hear me roar" At this point, if I were a woman headed to the stage, I would have turned back in embarrassment and headed back to my seat....but alas these troubadours did not feel that way, and joined in a rousing and inspiring version of the song, complete with white middle aged lady line dancing.
Was there a baseball game I missed?
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bitched about how the crowd was going to be "all old white people", and I replied by saying that "WE are old white people."
had the exact same banter on my visit
I thought they were decent, I really felt like the NSO added very little and it would have been more fun and engaging if it was only the 8 or 9 of them on the stage
but that kind of stuff is only appealing to people who like that kind of stuff, my kids and wife would have hated it too
I thought some of the banter was interesting and I think they are incredible musicians/show-people
but it's a little tepid if your typical venue is the 930 club
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bitched about how the crowd was going to be "all old white people", and I replied by saying that "WE are old white people."
had the exact same banter on my visit
I thought they were decent, I really felt like the NSO added very little and it would have been more fun and engaging if it was only the 8 or 9 of them on the stage
but that kind of stuff is only appealing to people who like that kind of stuff, my kids and wife would have hated it too
I thought some of the banter was interesting and I think they are incredible musicians/show-people
but it's a little tepid if your typical venue is the 930 club
You summary pretty much encompasses all of my own thoughts that I didn't already share.
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The Craig Finn, John K. Samson show was wonderful.
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I saw pink martini with nso many years ago....i agree with everything that has been written BUT what really ticked me off was they did not play the "hit" from sympathique...you know that french song about not wanting to work
Glad a friend gave us the tickets though
I and sidehatch have a friend who knows them from harvard
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I saw pink martini with nso many years ago....i agree with everything that has been written BUT what really ticked me off was they did not play the "hit" from sympathique...you know that french song about not wanting to work
Glad a friend gave us the tickets though
I and sidehatch have a friend who knows them from harvard
I bet your Harvard friend would say "Sidehatch and I." ;)
They did play the song you mentioned on Friday night.
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But I must be first! Grammar be damned...
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But I must be first! Grammar be damned...
oh snap...wish I caught that one
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Caught Jake Johannsen in Rockville last night. Very funny show in an intimate setting. Being close to home was a bonus.
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So how ws lucinda space? Sorry to miss it...halloween and then my older boys bday
HopE u enjoyed it
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Great two hour, 35 minute show from Lucinda last night at the Lincoln.
Some various notes from the night:
I showed up early to get a good GA seat and got in the long line. I noticed that the people in line were mostly young, perhaps too young for a Lucinda show. Then I noticed that though the crowd was mostly white, there were more black people than I would have guessed. Then I looked at the ticket of the guy in front of me, a young urban looking black guy who didn't look like he'd be the kind of black guy (I saw none at the actual show) who would be at a Lucinda show. And his tickets said "T-Pain" on them. I thought about telling him and his lovely girlfriend they must be there on the wrong night, but instead decided to get out of line and investigate. I soon discovered that I was in line for the U Street Music Hall, not the Lincoln Theater.
Best line by an audience member...the Bill Maher/Larry David looking guy sitting next to me, talking to his friends about The Anthem. They all agreed that they wanted to go sometime, but haven't seen anything listed that they were interested in checking out. Bill Maher says, "Well Queens of the Stone Age were playing, but it was 75 dollars. I like QOTSA, but they're a 30 dollar band, not a 75 dollar band."
Most emotional Lucinda moments: She breaks down crying after completing the Sweet Ole World album and then again when she starts talking about her dad.
Best Lucinda gaffe: Lucinda says "Well now's the point in the night where I introduce the band." She proceeds to tell stories about the band and then segues into a story about the next song. At one point the drummer yells, "Who's in the band?" And everyone in the house except Lucinda hears him. Then she launches into the next song without ever introducing the band. (The bass player told her about it at the end of that song, and she and the rest of us start cracking up.)
Best parts I don't remember from other Lucinda shows: All of the lengthy introductions to songs, both the Sweet Old World songs and the mix that followed. Maybe she does this on every tour, but I haven't seen her headline in many years...
Favorite songs of the night: Pineola, Ghost of Highway 20, Bitter Memory, Foolishness...love her band, especially the guitarist
And the very best part of the night: Hanging out with her after the show. She signed my NPR totebag and it definitely seems like we have two peas in a pod chemistry. Sorry, I won't be posting any of the pics.
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First time at Lincoln Theater, eh? ;D ;D ;D
And his tickets said "T-Pain" on them. I thought about telling him and his lovely girlfriend they must be there on the wrong night, but instead decided to get out of line and investigate. I soon discovered that I was in line for the U Street Music Hall, not the Lincoln Theater.
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First time at Lincoln Theater, eh? ;D ;D ;D
And his tickets said "T-Pain" on them. I thought about telling him and his lovely girlfriend they must be there on the wrong night, but instead decided to get out of line and investigate. I soon discovered that I was in line for the U Street Music Hall, not the Lincoln Theater.
First time there since an extra-special boardie shared a Neko Case ticket with me. ;)
I think the issue was that I parked on 12th street and somehow in my walk to U Street ended up on 11th Street and once I saw a long line just assumed it was my line...
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First time there since an extra-special boardie shared a Neko Case ticket with me. ;)
I don't recall giving you a Neko Case ticket. . .
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First time there since an extra-special boardie shared a Neko Case ticket with me. ;)
I don't recall giving you a Neko Case ticket. . .
You are correct. But fingers crossed you will the next time she is in town.
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First time there since an extra-special boardie shared a Neko Case ticket with me. ;)
I don't recall giving you a Neko Case ticket. . .
You are correct.
Confirmed.
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Thanks go to VasD for the plus one into the Shout Out Louds show last night!
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Awesome Breeders show on Saturday. That was probably my very favorite performance of theirs I've seen.
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oh yeah it was awesome. The sound was perfect too. Jim Macpherson is such a beast on drums. :o ;D
Awesome Breeders show on Saturday. That was probably my very favorite performance of theirs I've seen.
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I think I'm the only Tori Amos fan on here these days, but can I just say DO NOT GO TO THE MGM THEATER EVER. Such a hot mess of super super drunk people (thanks to the 32oz liquor drink they serve) and the worst people ever. I've been going to Tori shows for 21 years and have never ever seen such assholes.
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Excellent Elbow show (as usual) Saturday night. It's hard to leave one of their shows without a smile on your face.
I haven't been to the club in a while, but I don't recall ever seeing such a long line to get in. We ducked into the burger joint on 8th
rather than stand in the rain (which we ended up doing anyway). Doors were at 8 and the line stretched down 8th the entire time we
were there. I was assuming people were being wanded at the door, but that wasn't the case. Missed the opener, but did get in prior to
Elbow coming on at 9:30.
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I think I'm the only Tori Amos fan on here these days, but can I just say DO NOT GO TO THE MGM THEATER EVER. Such a hot mess of super super drunk people (thanks to the 32oz liquor drink they serve) and the worst people ever. I've been going to Tori shows for 21 years and have never ever seen such assholes.
You'd be incorrect as too being the only Tori fan here. Agreed on the bars there - my wife ended up going to the 3rd floor one, which had shorter lines. Great show, though.
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The Lydia Loveless show at Metro Gallery was pretty great: stripped down, just her and her guitar player. The opener was Skribe, an Annapolitan who plays some interesting songs on unconventional instruments.
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I saw EMA last night at DC9 and quite enjoyed it, but wasn't as amazing as her U street show 4 or 5 years back (one of my favorite concerts ever). This time she had a much smaller band, drums and keyboard/bass/violin player. Short set and not as much off the new album as I would have expected. She was in good spirits though and seemed to be having fun. I was surprised that The Blow came on last, but it meant that I got home at a reasonable hour.
The new Ian Svenonius project was amusing enough though.
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I think the Blow are bigger than her, which is why they came on last. It was definitely quite short at 45 minutes. Here's hoping she'd come back next time with her own tour. I still enjoyed the show very much (my 2nd time seeing her after the RNR show supporting the 2014 album). I am surprised that it didn't sell out actually. She's definitely way underrated.
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I think the Blow are bigger than her, which is why they came on last.
They obviously are but I didn't realize it. Her first album was huge it seemed to me. The next two were relatively inaccessible though and so I guess she lost some buzz. I wish she came around more.
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I was really impressed with the Grizzly Bear rhythm section
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Robert Zimmerman exceeded all expectations. It's been nearly 20 years since the last time I saw him.
Awesome band, voice was great (I thought), a few snoozers (but to be expected). So glad I got to see this show.
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Robert Zimmerman exceeded all expectations. It's been nearly 20 years since the last time I saw him.
Awesome band, voice was great (I thought), a few snoozers (but to be expected). So glad I got to see this show.
Thank you for this review. I had to eat my ticket and stay at home picking lice out of kids hair -- at least I had the Traveling Wilburys on.
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Robert Zimmerman exceeded all expectations. It's been nearly 20 years since the last time I saw him.
Awesome band, voice was great (I thought), a few snoozers (but to be expected). So glad I got to see this show.
Thank you for this review. I had to eat my ticket and stay at home picking lice out of kids hair -- at least I had the Traveling Wilburys on.
Should have just shaved the kid's head and went to the show. Who knows how long Bob will be with us. The kid's hair will grow back.
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Robert Zimmerman exceeded all expectations. It's been nearly 20 years since the last time I saw him.
Awesome band, voice was great (I thought), a few snoozers (but to be expected). So glad I got to see this show.
Thank you for this review. I had to eat my ticket and stay at home picking lice out of kids hair -- at least I had the Traveling Wilburys on.
Ooof... that stinks. Pretty heavy on The Tempest, Modern Times, Love and Theft with a few standards + classics thrown in there.
Should probably throw in that Mavis Staples was great as well, however, I only caught her last few tunes do to the line that wrapped around the SW Waterfront.
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Bully was fucking killer last night at U Street -- Alicia should be a super-star
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catching up on this thread - i've been a huge EMA fan ever since her first album (I wasn't aware of Gowns, but they rule too...I see she's been playing a Gowns song on tour, but we didn't get that :( ) - but that DC9 show was my first time seeing her, I thought it was great. She is actually co-headlining with The Blow - and I believe they alternate who plays last.
Saw The Jesus and Mary Chain at Rams Head also - decent show - didn't wear earplugs and my ears were ringing the next day. The encore was the strongest part of the night imho.
then saw Slowdive last night and they sounded suburb as always. Sounded better than they did at the 930 in the spring I would say.
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I'd give the JAMC show a 7/10. It was very loud....louder than the last MBV show in Philly. The latter part of the show was definitely better than the first half, mainly due to the sound sucking during the first 6-7 songs. During the Psychocandy tour, the first half was better (the hits and "Reverence" played during the first half.
Slowdive's show was a 10 last night. Probably the best sounding show that I've seen at Rams Head Live.
Saw The Jesus and Mary Chain at Rams Head also - decent show - didn't wear earplugs and my ears were ringing the next day. The encore was the strongest part of the night imho.
then saw Slowdive last night and they sounded suburb as always. Sounded better than they did at the 930 in the spring I would say.
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I found Morrissey's show transcendent...hit all the high points..
I had kind of given up on ever seeing him even though in the late 80s and up to 1995 he was one of my mainstays...I had no idea he was so good
May have been the most political show I have seen..during an entire song screen behind him ran footage of episodes of police brutality..another entire song screens showed nothing but bulls being gored
Fantastic.
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On the down side ..man out of hundreds Iive shows I have never seen a singer pop so many p's!!!
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May have been the most political show I have seen..
have you seen roger waters in recent years?
On the down side ..man out of hundreds Iive shows I have never seen a singer pop so many p's!!!
What's a P?
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https://theproaudiofiles.com/plosives/
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I found Morrissey's show transcendent...hit all the high points..
I had kind of given up on ever seeing him even though in the late 80s and up to 1995 he was one of my mainstays...I had no idea he was so good
May have been the most political show I have seen..during an entire song screen behind him ran footage of episodes of police brutality..another entire song screens showed nothing but bulls being gored
Fantastic.
It was my 5th time seeing him, and probably the best out of all the shows. Loved the whole stage set up, the backdrops, and the videos before he hit the stage. Had never seen Glamorous Glue or Suedehead before. SUCH a treat!
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http://www.brooklynvegan.com/bon-iver-jeff-tweedy-margo-price-more-celebrated-npr-musics-10th-anniversary-pics-videos/
Well worth the $40.
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did you go, sounds great
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I enjoyed my 2 nights in Brooklyn seeing The Hold Steady with openers The Whigs (Friday), and boardie favorite Frank Turner (Saturday). :D
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Barr Brothers at 6th and I were absolutely phenomenal. I hadn't been there in at least six years or so, but the place was probably 40% full.
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Hiss Golden Messenger was pretty, pretty good last night. An incredible group of musicians, a few choice covers, and an amazing crowd. A tad too subdued at times, but nothing better than a lightly attended 930 club show.
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Hiss Golden Messenger was pretty, pretty good last night. An incredible group of musicians, a few choice covers, and an amazing crowd. A tad too subdued at times, but nothing better than a lightly attended 930 club show.
Don't bury the lede: did you unload that extra ticket or not!?
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Hiss Golden Messenger was pretty, pretty good last night. An incredible group of musicians, a few choice covers, and an amazing crowd. A tad too subdued at times, but nothing better than a lightly attended 930 club show.
I really enjoyed thiss show as well. The band is excellent; especially Phil Cook, the guy from Megafaun.
What do you think, maybe 600-700 people?
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Hiss Golden Messenger was pretty, pretty good last night. An incredible group of musicians, a few choice covers, and an amazing crowd. A tad too subdued at times, but nothing better than a lightly attended 930 club show.
Don't bury the lede: did you unload that extra ticket or not!?
I had three extra tickets that IRL friends ended up taking off my hands since none of the esteemed boardies here were interested.
Hiss Golden Messenger was pretty, pretty good last night. An incredible group of musicians, a few choice covers, and an amazing crowd. A tad too subdued at times, but nothing better than a lightly attended 930 club show.
I really enjoyed thiss show as well. The band is excellent; especially Phil Cook, the guy from Megafaun.
What do you think, maybe 600-700 people?
I thought 500 or so?? Who knows, i liked it!
Check this album out, good chit. - http://forum.930.com/index.php?topic=6331.msg469302#msg469302
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Hiss Golden Messenger was pretty, pretty good last night. An incredible group of musicians, a few choice covers, and an amazing crowd. A tad too subdued at times, but nothing better than a lightly attended 930 club show.
Don't bury the lede: did you unload that extra ticket or not!?
I actually thought about inquiring. Just to see if HGM could prove me wrong. But it was a Monday night...I watched two episodes of She Gotta Have It instead. Man, that Spike Lee sure does make black people look sexy and white people look like idiots.
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Man, that Spike Lee sure does make black people look sexy and white people look like idiots.
wait, he's making documentaries now?!?
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Dream Syndicate and Chris Forsyth. Wow. That's how a first show of the year should be. Amazing.
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Dream Syndicate and Chris Forsyth. Wow. That's how a first show of the year should be. Amazing.
Really enjoyed this show too!
Ladies I was with So hated Forsyth..."Masturbatory" noodling was the complaint.
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yep, Dream Syndicate/Forsythe was great!!!.... I've heard people slag the sound at the RnR Hotel, but last night's show sounded really good!!... funny coincidence is that I was thinking about it, and now that's 4 shows in a row for me where Chris Forsythe opened, the last 3 Luna shows of their November tour and this is my first show since then..... if anyone saw a guy set up right next to that big mirror on the right side guarding a mic stand all night, that was me.... :)
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Totally agreed about the R'n'R sound. Thought it sounded great. Guitars were appropriately cranked, vocals sounded good...it was such a fun evening. Super nice guys and it was cool that they stuck around to hang out with everyone.
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we were right at the soundboard, sound was great. saw your mic set up a few feet ahead. you sharing some FLAC?
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A friend said something similar about Chris Forsyth. Lol
“Be glad you are missing his set...”
thanks challenged for the ticket! :D
Dream Syndicate and Chris Forsyth. Wow. That's how a first show of the year should be. Amazing.
Really enjoyed this show too!
Ladies I was with So hated Forsyth..."Masturbatory" noodling was the complaint.
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It was an enormously consensual show.
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Ditto on the Dream Syndicate show. Chris Forsyth was great. I could have done without the yelper - he was annoying (hope that is no one on this board).
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Ditto on the Dream Syndicate show. Chris Forsyth was great. I could have done without the yelper - he was annoying (hope that is no one on this board).
He was standing right in front of me. I couldn't figure out if maybe he had some sort of mental disability so I tried to be polite, but after observing him for a while I'm inclined to think he was just really, really inebriated. Thankfully he didn't stay in front of me the whole show. I found the yelping to be unbearable...and it was like watching a bald coyote humping the air. He didn't even face the stage, he stood sideways. The guy next to me told him to quit bumping into him. Definitely a creepy weirdo though. Really odd.
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^ man, I'm glad that guy didn't stand by me, I don't remember anyone like that at all..... which is a good thing....
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Ditto on the Dream Syndicate show. Chris Forsyth was great. I could have done without the yelper - he was annoying (hope that is no one on this board).
He was standing right in front of me. I couldn't figure out if maybe he had some sort of mental disability so I tried to be polite, but after observing him for a while I'm inclined to think he was just really, really inebriated. Thankfully he didn't stay in front of me the whole show. I found the yelping to be unbearable...and it was like watching a bald coyote humping the air. He didn't even face the stage, he stood sideways. The guy next to me told him to quit bumping into him. Definitely a creepy weirdo though. Really odd.
Was the yelper bald and dancing and fist-pumping?
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Ditto on the Dream Syndicate show. Chris Forsyth was great. I could have done without the yelper - he was annoying (hope that is no one on this board).
He was standing right in front of me. I couldn't figure out if maybe he had some sort of mental disability so I tried to be polite, but after observing him for a while I'm inclined to think he was just really, really inebriated. Thankfully he didn't stay in front of me the whole show. I found the yelping to be unbearable...and it was like watching a bald coyote humping the air. He didn't even face the stage, he stood sideways. The guy next to me told him to quit bumping into him. Definitely a creepy weirdo though. Really odd.
Was the yelper bald and dancing and fist-pumping?
Like his life depended on it.
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Coked-up Carl?
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Ditto on the Dream Syndicate show. Chris Forsyth was great. I could have done without the yelper - he was annoying (hope that is no one on this board).
He was standing right in front of me. I couldn't figure out if maybe he had some sort of mental disability so I tried to be polite, but after observing him for a while I'm inclined to think he was just really, really inebriated. Thankfully he didn't stay in front of me the whole show. I found the yelping to be unbearable...and it was like watching a bald coyote humping the air. He didn't even face the stage, he stood sideways. The guy next to me told him to quit bumping into him. Definitely a creepy weirdo though. Really odd.
Was the yelper bald and dancing and fist-pumping?
Like his life depended on it.
Saw him dance into the venue....was happy he danced away towards the front...
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Both Cracker and Camper exceeded my expectations. Mah wife even gave the thumbs up to each band, and she's a pretty harsh critic. Though she almost fell asleep on her feet during Cracker.
So glad I got to stand near Johnny Hickman during Cracker. What a showman! So glad I got the Franco mah wife a few times by the sound board during Camper.
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Totally enjoyable Jen Cloher show at Rock N Roll hotel. Just enjoyable Indie rock. It was sold out but there must have been a lot of no shows because there was space to move. She kept the set short maybe played one song too long.
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It was an awesome show. 8)
Totally enjoyable Jen Cloher show at Rock N Roll hotel. Just enjoyable Indie rock. It was sold out but there must have been a lot of no shows because there was space to move. She kept the set short maybe played one song too long.
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Loved Bat Fangs, but I really enjoyed all 3 bands, especially Warm Sun. Great Friday evening.
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that wanker from the UK puts on a snoozer of a show.
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heard that the sound was very muddy last night :'(
that wanker from the UK puts on a snoozer of a show.
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heard that the sound was very muddy last night :'(
that wanker from the UK puts on a snoozer of a show.
I didn't find the sound all that bad, but the band was pretty darn boring and bland... Additionally, a seated show?? WTF. I really don't get the whole seated aspect of the Anthem, especially for a "rock" show.
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heard that the sound was very muddy last night :'(
that wanker from the UK puts on a snoozer of a show.
I didn't find the sound all that bad, but the band was pretty darn boring and bland... Additionally, a seated show?? WTF. I really don't get the whole seated aspect of the Anthem, especially for a "rock" show.
Maybe it didn't sell that well? Weird. I thought about going but in the end, I was thinking it wasn't gonna beat Oasis at the old 9:30 for 5 bucks and I couldn't motivate my tired ass.
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heard that the sound was very muddy last night :'(
that wanker from the UK puts on a snoozer of a show.
I didn't find the sound all that bad, but the band was pretty darn boring and bland... Additionally, a seated show?? WTF. I really don't get the whole seated aspect of the Anthem, especially for a "rock" show.
Maybe it didn't sell that well? Weird. I thought about going but in the end, I was thinking it wasn't gonna beat Oasis at the old 9:30 for 5 bucks and I couldn't motivate my tired ass.
I'm assuming it didn't sell well which is why I received the free tickets... what does that have to do with it being a seated show though? They make shows seated when tickets sales are lacking?
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the place can do 2000 to 6000... I assume some shows are seated if the expectation is they will be closer to 2000...some are seated cause of the performance type...
I don’t get the issue...last time I saw Noel was at the warner...seated..before that oasis at patriot center tenth row seated...before that oasis at Nissan circa 95 from lawn Standing and boy did that suck
If a show is regular general admission you should see the desperation with which people seek out seats and try to sit!
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I found the show to be way more enjoyable than expected. I also thought the seats in the back - but raised above the floor - to be pretty nice. The sound was fine by the mixing desk.
Took a gamble and parked across the street. Not entrely sure DCPD would say it's legal, but we got away with it.
Definitely glad I went and thanks to Seth for the tickets!
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STRFKR was pretty amazing on Saturday, exactly what I had hoped. Played all the great tracks including Atlantis and had a great light show and ticker tape presentation as well. Hodges is amazing, how he's not more famous is beyond me. Oh, maybe the whole band name thing.
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Love fest at the Rock and Roll Hotel last night. Soccer Mommy drummer wore a Phoebe Bridgers shirt and the Phoebe Bridgers drummer donned a Soccer Mommy shirt. The band members seemed quite pleased to be touring with each other.
Julien Baker invited Bridgers to tour with her a year or so ago. Conor Oberst sings on her record and Ryan Adams and Craig Finn dig her music. She has a Julien Baker sad atmospheric thing going (due, in part, to Harrison Whitford's slide guitar work) with some humor and accessibility added. Bridgers has a commanding stage presence. The audience hinged on every word.
Soccer Mommy's material featured a guitar heavy droney jangle . Sophie Allison, the band's singer and guitarist (clad in a Billy Ray Cyrus shirt for laughs, I hope) has the voice to match the sound. I thought they actually sounded better acoustically then did Bridgers' band.
Even the songs between sets resonated with the crowd and kept the good vibes alive (i. e. Car Seat Headrest>Pavement>Elliott Smith).
So much fun!
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Robbie Fulks, Jammin Java, 2/27/18:
Robbie took the stage a few minutes after I arrived. Solo. A fit, tall 55 year old man with his acoustic guitar. I prefer when he has some other pickers with him, but he's an accomplished solo player so can always carry the show on his own. A nice mix of old and new material. Funny stories throughout. It's interesting that this was the most expensive Fulks show I've ever been to in the last 20(?) years, even though he was sans band. I guess a Grammy nomination bumps up your ticket price. Maybe it went into the sound equipment. I must say, for a rinky dink place out in the suburbs that rarely books any acts of interest (people actually pay to see 311 tribute bands?), they have some really nice sound in the place.
The crowd was a nice mix of old and older white people. Average age, probably around 60. It seems like a lot of ugly people tend to like the music I like, and Robbie's crowd, myself included, may take the fruitcake. One of the fruits, a 50something woman sitting between Robbie and I, proceeded to stamp her clogs off the beat on the hardwood floor for every single quiet acoustic song. What a talent she was. Almost like it wasn't a solo show. But I digress. A wise man once said "Country is Not Pretty." And speaking of not being pretty...
Frightened Rabbit, Black Cat, 2/28/18:
First, I have to say that there was a statistically significant amount of the crowd who looked like Ed Sheeran, and a few of them were even dudes.
The Rabbits took the stage a few minutes after I arrived. The singer looked and sounded like a bleating, bloated, aging (not well) fratboy in a baseball cap. The other (skinny) Rabbits looked like they were splitting the same bag of carrots. The skinny (vanilla) Rabbits played like they were gunning for an Easter presidential pardon, while the chubby vanilla singer bleated his drunken best in between his spoken word tales of the glory of whiskey and the pains of acid reflux. I must say that 10 years ago, when the singer bleated "You won't find love in a hole," he sounded like a frat boy wise beyond his years (at least for a Scottish guy.) Now, it just sounds a little forced and gross. This show was better as a $15 show when I saw it ten years ago at RNR Hotel. Now, for $35, not worth it. Even the good beer choices at CK and WF didn't help salvage it for me. Though it was cool hanging with VD.
This was my first Cat show in a number of years. I wonder if they'll ever get the sound anywhere near as good as the 9:30 or Jammin Java? I'm seeing Nada Surf there next week, they have six days to figure it out.
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Good read, Space.
Did you write this yourself or is this a cut and paste from other regions of the net?
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Good read, Space.
Did you write this yourself or is this a cut and paste from other regions of the net?
Thanks.
Truth be somewhat told, after two nights out away from the wife, I wrote it in the hopes of getting laid.
She would prefer a mushy love letter, but since I'm not the most mushy of romantics (perhaps I should listen to more Ed Sheeren and less Frightened Rabbit?), sharing my sometimes amusing thoughts with her is the next best thing. Maybe the mushy move letter will come later in the day, but I'll refrain from posting it here. These show reviews I sent her seemed right for this thread though.
We're going together to the Nada Surf show. Maybe we'll do a duel review. Or a dual review.
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I think i'm gonna avoid the Black Cat mainstage......it's way too loud in there and it's way overpacked during sold out shows.
skipping Nada Surf......unless I win tix.
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Good read, Space.
Did you write this yourself or is this a cut and paste from other regions of the net?
Thanks.
Truth be somewhat told, after two nights out away from the wife, I wrote it in the hopes of getting laid.
She would prefer a mushy love letter, but since I'm not the most mushy of romantics (perhaps I should listen to more Ed Sheeren and less Frightened Rabbit?), sharing my sometimes amusing thoughts with her is the next best thing. Maybe the mushy move letter will come later in the day, but I'll refrain from posting it here. These show reviews I sent her seemed right for this thread though.
We're going together to the Nada Surf show. Maybe we'll do a duel review. Or a dual review.
Was the review delivered electronically or printed on paper?
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Wait ford is trying to get laid by his wife???
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I'm just impressed that he is now limiting himself to reviewing shows he actually attended.
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I'm just impressed that he is now limiting himself to reviewing shows he actually attended.
POTW
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Wait ford is trying to get laid by his wife???
is that weird?
not sure what you're getting at here... when you want some from the missus, you don't have to ask/beg/wine-n-dine/do laundry/write a review/etc.?
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Wait ford is trying to get laid by his wife???
is that weird?
not sure what you're getting at here... when you want some from the missus, you don't have to ask/beg/wine-n-dine/do laundry/write a review/etc.?
Maybe he's just surprised I'm still getting any or still want it at my advanced age. ;)
But yes you're right, it always helps to make an effort in some way or another. Anyway...
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I'm just impressed that he is now limiting himself to reviewing shows he actually attended.
Did I ever tell you guys about the time I faced Bosnian sniper fire?
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My only issue is she is worried I will impregnate her again...
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I'm just impressed that he is now limiting himself to reviewing shows he actually attended.
Did I ever tell you guys about the time I faced Bosnian sniper fire?
Brian Williams = Space Freely confirmed.
A lot of Space's posts seem more interesting if you imagine his child in all his stories is Allison Williams.
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Space, can you confirm if you've started wearing a pony tail at home yet?
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Space, can you confirm if you've started wearing a pony tail at home yet?
I have not. How high or low do you recommend wearing the actual tail part?
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I'm just impressed that he is now limiting himself to reviewing shows he actually attended.
Did I ever tell you guys about the time I faced Bosnian sniper fire?
Brian Williams = Space Freely confirmed.
A lot of Space's posts seem more interesting if you imagine his child in all his stories is Allison Williams.
Brian Williams' sniper story was set in Iraq. Hillary's was in Bosnia.
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Space, can you confirm if you've started wearing a pony tail at home yet?
I have not. How high or low do you recommend wearing the actual tail part?
I always just bundled my dreads up high... never had an actual pony tail.
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Space, can you confirm if you've started wearing a pony tail at home yet?
I have not. How high or low do you recommend wearing the actual tail part?
I always just bundled my dreads up high... never had an actual pony tail.
I tried to go high with it in an effort to get it out of my face. But that was met with disdain. I think if I went that route, I'd never catch a lay.
I think I actually had a high pony tail 25+ years ago, but it had a different target audience in the late 80's/early 90's.
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My only issue is she is worried I will impregnate her again...
we have technology that can deal with that.
for example, the pill. or: ween.
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Space, can you confirm if you've started wearing a pony tail at home yet?
I have not. How high or low do you recommend wearing the actual tail part?
Dude, full on man bun or you are not living life to the fullest
Photo documentation would be essential
or: ween.
? is that like aspirin is good birth control
or is that crafty speak for a snip snip
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or: ween.
? is that like aspirin is good birth control
or is that crafty speak for a snip snip
as in, listening to ween = 0% of getting any = no pregnancy concerns.
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or: ween.
? is that like aspirin is good birth control
or is that crafty speak for a snip snip
as in, listening to ween = 0% of getting any = no pregnancy concerns.
I beg to differ!
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or: ween.
? is that like aspirin is good birth control
or is that crafty speak for a snip snip
as in, listening to ween = 0% of getting any = no pregnancy concerns.
I beg to differ!
There is even a ween dating site on Facebook
I can't confirm if yada started it tho...
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or: ween.
? is that like aspirin is good birth control
or is that crafty speak for a snip snip
as in, listening to ween = 0% of getting any = no pregnancy concerns.
I beg to differ!
There is even a ween dating site on Facebook
I can't confirm if yada started it tho...
Likely started because weeners can't even get a date...
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rumors are that the David Byrne show is stellar!
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Seeing him Wednesday in Hershey. Will report back.
rumors are that the David Byrne show is stellar!
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rumors are that the David Byrne show is stellar!
The clips on Brooklyn Vegan make it look phenomenal.
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Celebrity spotting at Black Cat Nada Surf show:
Beer/fashion icon and fellow upstate New Yorker Greg Engert was in the house. Greg was rocking a Tecate tallboy and a dark zip up hoodie. I was also rocking one of the same items.
I loved the show. 60 minute set of Let Go, 17 minute intermission, and 90 minute second set. My second favorite Black Cat show ever (#1 was DBT on the SRO tour), even ahead of Broken Social Scene. The sound still sucked and wish it had been at 9:30.
Oh, and if anybody finds my missing glove in the 14th Street corridor, PM me.
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Who?
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Who two
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So I saw the David Byrne show yesterday at the Hershey Theater. I have mixed feelings. The setlist and music is great. Good mix of Talking Heads music in the set. New songs really work well. I'm not sure how I feel about the stage show. (SPOILER ALERT) Anyone who looked into the show is aware that the concept of the stage show is that the stage would be empty with the musicians moving around freely; no amps, monitors, instruments, etc. At first I found it interesting and intriguing, however after a while it started to resemble a mix of a marching band (they had 6 percussionists) and a broadway musical. Just to clarify, the musicians are on stage, but with wireless mics. I kept asking myself if I would like it better with just a normal band playing on stage in the usual setup. I still don't know the answer to that. That being said, it was interesting and enjoyable, and I'll be seeing it again at MPP.
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That being said, it was interesting and enjoyable, and I'll be seeing it again at MPP.
If you're willing to see it twice, then that speaks for itself!
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Who?
If you live anywhere around the Mid-Atlantic and you care about beer – you already know who Greg Engert is. He’s the face and the voice of craft beer in the nation’s capital and a rising star nationally. While pursuing his masters at Georgetown University, Greg spent his evenings working at Washington DC’s legendary craft beer emporium, The Brickskeller, where he quickly rose through the ranks while gleaning just about everything that he could about beer. In 2006, Greg was hired as the Beer Director for the Neighborhood Restaurant Group (NRG), a powerhouse organization that now oversees 18 restaurants, bars, and retail outlets, including beer-centric venues like the award-winning ChurchKey. In 2013, Greg–now a Managing Partner for the Neighborhood Restaurant Group–oversaw the opening of Bluejacket, Washington DC’s exciting new boutique brewery!
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Did you get his autograph?
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Who?
If you live anywhere around the Mid-Atlantic and you care about beer – you already know who Greg Engert is. He’s the face and the voice of craft beer in the nation’s capital and a rising star nationally. While pursuing his masters at Georgetown University, Greg spent his evenings working at Washington DC’s legendary craft beer emporium, The Brickskeller, where he quickly rose through the ranks while gleaning just about everything that he could about beer. In 2006, Greg was hired as the Beer Director for the Neighborhood Restaurant Group (NRG), a powerhouse organization that now oversees 18 restaurants, bars, and retail outlets, including beer-centric venues like the award-winning ChurchKey. In 2013, Greg–now a Managing Partner for the Neighborhood Restaurant Group–oversaw the opening of Bluejacket, Washington DC’s exciting new boutique brewery!
*Also known for this love of 19th century attire and cival war reenactments
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Did you get his autograph?
No, but he offered me a sip of his Tecate when he saw that I was wearing a brewery shirt.
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March is "Americana" month here at ChallengedCo:
I went to the NCTA benefit at the Hamilton last night. It was led by Jerry Douglas, and featured Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires, Phil Wiggins, and a jazz guitar duo of (oh shit forgot their names). The highlight besides Isbell/Shires was a duo of children from Nashville playing "old timey" music. Giri and Uma Peters. Worth a google/youtube-ing. Hamilton was way over sold. I have never seen it so full.
Night before I saw I'm with Her at 930. Also oversold, jammed on a Tuesday night. I would go to see Sara Watkins sing the hop varieties on all that fancy microbrew you all drink, but the 3 of them together are really great. Outstanding players, great harmonies.
Anyone going to McMurtry/Moreland...?
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MGMT were all right at the Anthem. I thought they could have played a bit longer than an hour and 10 minutes considering they now have four albums to draw from (only one song from Congratulations :( ). I preferred their Merriweather show in 2010.
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Time to Pretend and Kids were epic🎶💕🎶
The problem is they have one album everybody loves with two millennial anthems and that is about it... Personally I thought one of the new songs sounded great...people were ready to go after one hour...mass exodus...
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Really enjoyed Kristin Hersh and Grant Lee Phillips. Pearl Street is a cool venue. Seemed like a really quick show, but it sounded good.
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3/17 Shabazz Palaces, Millenium Stage
These guys are a two piece Irish band from Seattle, Washington. Black Irish, that is. I was totally expecting them to be settled and staid, but they were more funky and dissonant.
My wife liked the poppier/funkier songs more than the dissonant ones. My daughter said to her mom, "This sounds like that bad 90's music you listen to." And to her dad, "This isn't hip-hop, it's rap." And I just sat there wondering if they've gone fly fishing with Sweetcell.
To finish the night off, we stopped by Foggy Bottom Whole Foods, mashing up food from there as well as Sweetgreen, and washing it down with a Bells' Hopslam for my wife and a Hardywood Kentucky Christmas Morning for me. And the guy was kind enough to fill the 16 oz plastic cups all the way, even though it was billed as a 12 oz pour.
All in all, a good family outing.
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Lots of power stances last night at Judas Priest..had not seen that many since Maiden and they have 8 guitarists now
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Night before I saw I'm with Her at 930. Also oversold, jammed on a Tuesday night. I would go to see Sara Watkins sing the hop varieties on all that fancy microbrew you all drink, but the 3 of them together are really great. Outstanding players, great harmonies.
But unusual for a club show it was more crowded upstairs than downstairs. I went downstairs after Andrew Combs and got halfway to the front.
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Went to Union Stage finally over the weekend. That place is a clusterfuck. Not to mention that I wasn't allowed beer in the stage area yet still had to give me idea to verify my age.
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Deaner was great...just weird how he ran off stage and disappeared...
Pandy fackler was on set list but not played
Could not get my chocolate and cheese signed...looks like road trip to new hope in cards
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Deaner was great...just weird how he ran off stage and disappeared...
Pandy fackler was on set list but not played
Could not get my chocolate and cheese signed...looks like road trip to new hope in cards
Great show and as always, great seeing the hutch/sidehutch combo.
Two things come to mind... Deaner didn't have a cigarette for over 1.5 hours, I'm sure that was killing him. Also, after looking at all of the set lists thus far from the tour, it appears he basically played the amount of time, just axed the encore. Until next time!
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I don’t know how to post pictures no more but pandy was in middle of list
It did seem like they played 90 minutes and split
I was surprised by the huge tour bus out back
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I don’t know how to post pictures no more but pandy was in middle of list
It did seem like they played 90 minutes and split
I was surprised by the huge tour bus out back
I was wondering about that too... These guys are probably taking home about $48 a piece post show tour expenses.
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Haha...yeah...
Funny thing is as a patron one never knows what goes on...backstage and with the venue...
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spoiler alert: i loved the superchunk/swearin' show.
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Superorganism was top notch last night at RNR
Sold out, very enthusiastic crowd
Sound was one of the best at RNR, but maybe because it wasn't so Guitar heavy?
very nice to not have to worry about earplugs too
I hate to focus on a persons height...but the lead singer was shorter than the drummer/keyboardist who were both sitting :P
The interviews I've seen she is a dead fish, but she was great at getting the audience engaged and was hamming it up
got a little dangerous when she started pelting the crowd with chocolates, but they literately ate it up
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Superorganism was top notch last night at RNR
Sold out, very enthusiastic crowd
Sound was one of the best at RNR, but maybe because it wasn't so Guitar heavy?
very nice to not have to worry about earplugs too
I hate to focus on a persons height...but the lead singer was shorter than the drummer/keyboardist who were both sitting :P
The interviews I've seen she is a dead fish, but she was great at getting the audience engaged and was hamming it up
got a little dangerous when she started pelting the crowd with chocolates, but they literately ate it up
Usually these hype bands are god-awful on their first tour so I'm glad this wasn't the case. I don't get their hype but their brand of pop isn't my speed.
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y ate it up
Usually these hype bands are god-awful on their first tour so I'm glad this wasn't the case. I don't get their hype but their brand of pop isn't my speed.
yeah...was kinda of expecting the worst in terms of performance/sound
but they had it dialed in and I thought it was great
don't get me wrong...they aren't that talented and they are 'flash in the pan' kinda band
but they were all at the merch table after the show...and it looked like every single person who attended bought merch
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spoiler alert: i loved the superchunk/swearin' show.
me too
So refreshing to hear Superchunk address our disturbing political climate issues while pogo-ing their asses off. Long live the power of punk rock music!
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YLT was frickin great last night...they played a very hutch friendly list...show was divided in two halves...first set mellower more acoustic...second set kept building up unti a demonic I heard you looking...finished with encore including a very nice I found a reason
Show was close to sold out...bar staff did a great job keeping volume down during first set...
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:-[ regrets...april was such a busy month with shows
wanted to go to YLT
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:-[ regrets...april was such a busy month with shows
wanted to go to YLT
It was pretty good! They pulled mostly from Painful and Fade last night. Sudden Organ is always welcome to hear. No real jammy songs like Pass the Hatchet.
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Tom courtenay, tears are in your eyes , and tons of Georgia singing
So good... still high...totally hit the spot for me
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Tom courtenay, tears are in your eyes , and tons of Georgia singing
So good... still high...totally hit the spot for me
Any idea what song it was they started the encore with?
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https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/yo-la-tengo/2018/930-club-washington-dc-6bef4292.html
I’m glad they didn’t do Hatchet or Mr. Tough...lol
Tom courtenay, tears are in your eyes , and tons of Georgia singing
So good... still high...totally hit the spot for me
Any idea what song it was they started the encore with?
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So happy to hear Superchunk was awesome. I was out of town and couldn't make it. Had drinks with Jason in Chicago a couple nights before that show and he had great stories. Love that band. Those guys are wonderful.
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I enjoyed the Lorde show much more than I thought. Perhaps because it was an Arena show performed in a smaller venue, but I went in to see Run the Jewels and enjoyed seeing both. She's crazy talented for 21...
I could have done without all the millennials crying, but you know, Liability (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86s_1hpX4Yc) does that to some people I suppose.
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https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/yo-la-tengo/2018/930-club-washington-dc-6bef4292.html
I’m glad they didn’t do Hatchet or Mr. Tough...lol
Tom courtenay, tears are in your eyes , and tons of Georgia singing
So good... still high...totally hit the spot for me
Any idea what song it was they started the encore with?
Ugh I hate Hatchet as well.
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I enjoyed the Lorde show much more than I thought. Perhaps because it was an Arena show performed in a smaller venue, but I went in to see Run the Jewels and enjoyed seeing both. She's crazy talented for 21...
I could have done without all the millennials crying, but you know, Liability (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86s_1hpX4Yc) does that to some people I suppose.
didn't catch any of the crying, but both acts were great
How'd you and challenged end up hanging with Killer Mike!
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didn't catch any of the crying,
How did you miss it? The gaggle of girls right behind us were in full on sob mode about 2/3rds of the way through.
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Lorde has fantastic hair.
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How'd you and challenged end up hanging with Killer Mike!
That was all Challenged. And I am forever grateful because KM and I got to hug out Josh...
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I too enjoyed the Lorde/RTJ pairing:
highlights in no particular order:
Boats
Indy
New Jersey Pizza
RTJ shout out to the dads and moms having to explain RTJ's sex references to the children in attendance
RTJ performance
Killer Mike meet and greet and photo ops
The Director
Mary Stuart Masterson
Lorde's true popstar performance, choreography, confetti cannon
and of course the mini-forum meet-up.
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How'd you and challenged end up hanging with Killer Mike!
That was all Challenged. And I am forever grateful because KM and I got to hug out Josh...
I was on a wander between RTJ and Lorde sets and he was just hanging out and meeting people and taking pics, etc.
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Mary Stuart Masterson
So I watched my video of Green Light when I got home and her dacing is featured prominently throughout. At the end, she kisses her girlfriend. #annnnnndSCENE
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The Director
welcome to the club.
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Mary Stuart Masterson
So I watched my video of Green Light when I got home and her dacing is featured prominently throughout. At the end, she kisses her girlfriend. #annnnnndSCENE
post. it.
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TFW when bands playing the 930 club blatantly harass them online about using drugs in their club...
https://www.instagram.com/p/BhXW4MeFRV3/?hl=en&taken-by=oldkingcoleyounger
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I was so bummed to miss show last night - totally was planning to go -but my mom was suddenly hospitalized and shit got real
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I was so bummed to miss show last night - totally was planning to go -but my mom was suddenly hospitalized and shit got real
I was interested too... but couldn't swing it. I also don't really like the new BL album.
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I too enjoyed the Lorde/RTJ pairing:
highlights in no particular order:
Boats
Indy
New Jersey Pizza
RTJ shout out to the dads and moms having to explain RTJ's sex references to the children in attendance
RTJ performance
Killer Mike meet and greet and photo ops
The Director
Mary Stuart Masterson
Lorde's true popstar performance, choreography, confetti cannon
Well, I never. . .
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I was so bummed to miss show last night - totally was planning to go -but my mom was suddenly hospitalized and shit got real
Hope she's doing better. Sorry to hear that.
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I had no idea walky was in Limp Wrist...
(http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/shared/npr/styles/placed_wide/nprshared/201804/600892869.jpg)
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Why do you guys get such a boner for the Director?
One time I was at a party "and he showed up and started playing horrible music, like U2." to quote my better half. True story.
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Why do you guys get such a boner for the Director?
One time I was at a party "and he showed up and started playing horrible music, like U2." to quote my better half. True story.
who?
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Why do you guys get such a boner for the Director?
Because he's an all-around nice guy and decent person. Is that a problem?
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Why do you guys get such a boner for the Director?
Because he's an all-around nice guy and decent person. Is that a problem?
Well so are you, but I don't see multiple boners every time you're spotted by someone or you hang out with someone.
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Why do you guys get such a boner for the Director?
Because he's an all-around nice guy and decent person. Is that a problem?
Well so are you, but I don't see multiple boners every time you're spotted by someone or you hang out with someone.
I would chalk it up to The Director being "a real character," as people say (or used to say, probably). But for the record, I would enjoy hanging out with Bearman, I surmise.
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Why do you guys get such a boner for the Director?
Because he's an all-around nice guy and decent person. Is that a problem?
Well so are you, but I don't see multiple boners every time you're spotted by someone or you hang out with someone.
I would chalk it up to The Director being "a real character," as people say (or used to say, probably). But for the record, I would enjoy hanging out with Bearman, I surmise.
Well then, as I once suggested a certain boardie named "Bunnyman" should rechristen himself as "Bearman," I'm going to suggest "The Director" rechristen himself as "The Character."
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Why do you guys get such a boner for the Director?
Because he's an all-around nice guy and decent person. Is that a problem?
Well so are you, but I don't see multiple boners every time you're spotted by someone or you hang out with someone.
I would chalk it up to The Director being "a real character," as people say (or used to say, probably). But for the record, I would enjoy hanging out with Bearman, I surmise.
Well then, as I once suggested a certain boardie named "Bunnyman" should rechristen himself as "Bearman," I'm going to suggest "The Director" rechristen himself as "The Character."
Wow, good memory.
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This might come as a surprise to some of you, but for many years, I was Julian, Good Manners AFICIONADO.
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Why do you guys get such a boner for the Director?
Because he's an all-around nice guy and decent person. Is that a problem?
Well so are you, but I don't see multiple boners every time you're spotted by someone or you hang out with someone.
I would chalk it up to The Director being "a real character," as people say (or used to say, probably). But for the record, I would enjoy hanging out with Bearman, I surmise.
Well then, as I once suggested a certain boardie named "Bunnyman" should rechristen himself as "Bearman," I'm going to suggest "The Director" rechristen himself as "The Character."
Wow, good memory.
Thanks. Now, if I could just remember which shows I have and haven't seen.
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Bearman is by far the boardie I am most surprised I've never met in person given our careers and taste is music.
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Bearman is by far the boardie I am most surprised I've never met in person given our careers and taste is music.
Is that right? I could have sworn we met at a Social D show at one point. That IS odd if I'm wrong.
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Alex Kapranos killed it but dammit he needs Lorde’s hair stylist....
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Saw the Feelies in Brooklyn for night 2 at Rough Trade. There's no reasonable explanation that they should sound that good and perform that well. They're pretty much freaks of nature at this point and God bless 'em for it. Glen Mercer's voice and performance alone was one of the best I've ever seen him do..his vocals sounded great. Terrific setlist too. About 34 songs. Can't wait to see them in June.
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Very jealous
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Very jealous
You would have loved it Hutch. 2 Velvet Underground covers, as well as tunes from Jonathan Richman and the Stooges, a ton of stuff from "Crazy Rhythms". Looking at the setlist from Friday, we got the better set.
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Saw the Feelies in Brooklyn for night 2 at Rough Trade. There's no reasonable explanation that they should sound that good and perform that well. They're pretty much freaks of nature at this point and God bless 'em for it. Glen Mercer's voice and performance alone was one of the best I've ever seen him do..his vocals sounded great. Terrific setlist too. About 34 songs. Can't wait to see them in June.
Both lists look wonderful. The Feelies are like a fine wine....
My buddy attended a "rent party" in New Jersey last month. Brenda's band Wild Carnation played and she sang all the lead vocals. He said she was amazing!
Can't wait for the June shindig.
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Saw the Feelies in Brooklyn for night 2 at Rough Trade. There's no reasonable explanation that they should sound that good and perform that well. They're pretty much freaks of nature at this point and God bless 'em for it. Glen Mercer's voice and performance alone was one of the best I've ever seen him do..his vocals sounded great. Terrific setlist too. About 34 songs. Can't wait to see them in June.
Both lists look wonderful. The Feelies are like a fine wine....
My buddy attended a "rent party" in New Jersey last month. Brenda's band Wild Carnation played and she sang all the lead vocals. He said she was amazing!
Can't wait for the June shindig.
I went to the Feelies' 40th anniversary Rent Party in NJ in 2016. It was an absolute blast. It was a cool venue, very old school 1920's. The Feelies were also selling copies of the Yung Wu LP at the show the other night...lots of cool new merch.
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Anyone else see kilksally last night at Anthem?
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Is that right? I could have sworn we met at a Social D show at one point. That IS odd if I'm wrong.
I think we were supposed to meet up in London for my bachelor party at one point, and I was flirting with meeting you and That Guy in South Dakota or some crazy place once, and that didn't pan out, so I don't think we ever worked it out. We'll have to fix that.
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Post Highwater Festival report.
Great sets, great weather, decent food, well-run festival. Seemed like there were around 20% more people there this year than last.
Highlights:
St. Paul & Bones - daytime performance, seemed very much more on it than when I saw on NYE at 9:30 club.
Brandi Carlile - had never seen her before, she was really great. Great songs, band, energy, and empowerment.
M. Ward - Had never seen before; really enjoyed.
Isbell - Never gonna change.
Shovels & Rope - it's their festival, and they delivered a great set, with at least a couple of new songs.
Ian Felice - sad songs solo(ish).
Jeff Tweedy - sad songs solo.
Old 97s - Had never seen before; fun-times.
Xiao Bao Biscuit - OKONOMIYAKI
Charles Town Landing - Rough Green Snake
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How was Beck? Setlist looked fantastic!
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How was Beck? Setlist looked fantastic!
I really enjoyed. Lots of great songs, shenanigans, and lights.
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How was Beck? Setlist looked fantastic!
I really enjoyed. Lots of great songs, shenanigans, and lights.
Great show. Thoroughly enjoyed.
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Beck Recap:
Lines: D- (I will say the extra $20 for Super Excellent Seats was worth the value alone to sneak in a side door), however then sitting in a section where no one wanted to rage for Beck was a bit lame
Sound: C-
Soap and Water Dispensers in Bathroom: C+
Dinner at Del Mar Pre Show: Expensive but delicious, A-
Fun show, but wow the sound was utter shit for basically any song Beck was on guitar, very disappointing.
An additional gripe is that Beck didn't change much other than a few tunes vs. his show at MPP in 2014.
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Lines: D- (I will say the extra $20 for Super Excellent Seats was worth the value alone to sneak in a side door), however then sitting in a section where no one wanted to rage for Beck was a bit lame
Sound: C-
Soap and Water Dispensers in Bathroom: C+
Dinner at Del Mar Pre Show: Expensive but delicious, A-
Fun show, but wow the sound was utter shit for basically any song Beck was on guitar, very disappointing.
Countdown to a quinquagenarian whose only form of income is taking tickets at a venue crying and saying you’re attacking his family and asking for you to be banned in 4. . . 3 . . . 2 . . .
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Yeah sound for Beck was crap....thought Anthem sound is supposed to be great?!
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I don’t get julian’s Toxic personal attack per usual...
Artists get the sound they want- within limits- beck went for loud...musicians playing anthem have their own sound crews And control that stuff
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I don’t own or operate the anthem...just work there as an usher to see some of some shows for free...if anyone needs anything related to that I am more than glad to help...I happen to like imp but nobody is perfect
But I am sick and tired of the toxic shit Julian lobbies my way...calling me a crap father on multiple occasions was lame...making light of my child’s autism and other personal things in a letter he sent me and Kosmo was lame...the whole bit about my “crap” House...it’s kind of stalker like and creepy
I just don’t come on here for that...I don’t need it
Arguing about music is one thing but the personal shit is lame...
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Bro, no one mentioned your name.
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Right...sure
It was very clear who this was lobbed at
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¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Line in on the shake shack side at around 8:15? was very quick.
Hutch was friendly at the door.
Torres was unlistenable.
The sound was loud but good around 20 people back from the stage at stage left.
Crowd seemed tall.
Great visuals and band.
No poster.
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I enjoyed Beck on Thursday night. He has his show as confidently and stylishly down pat as, say, Paul McCartney at this point. As said previously, it was a similar show to Merriweather in 2014 (was the "Where It's At"/band-introductions-with-mini-covers/"Where It's At" encore exactly the same?), but I believe I enjoyed myself more at the Anthem. Great, rambling version of "Debra" mixed with a "Raspberry Beret" cover. "Loser" coming so early in the set was maybe the biggest surprise.
In the future, however near or distant, I would not be opposed to a nostalgic tour playing Sea Change in full in comparatively smaller venues.
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Yeah... no doubt he's an incredible entertainer... I just never really understand artists/bands that have a rather massive catalog and they play the same tunes over and over.
Additionally, unfortunately this turned into a hutch vs. Jules thread, but The Anthem needs to do something about the sound asap.
I see where hutch mentioned Beck brought his own sound, then damn he needs to hire a new team.
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Additionally, unfortunately. . .
You need to do something about your sentence construction ASAP.
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In the future, however near or distant, I would not be opposed to a nostalgic tour playing Sea Change in full in comparatively smaller venues.
Uh, yes please.
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Additionally, unfortunately. . .
You need to do something about your sentence construction ASAP.
I'm still buzzed brah, cut me a Monday morning break.
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Ending up grabbing tickets on Friday for that night. Quite enjoyed it but somewhat agree with the sound analysis. Was my 12th time at Anthem and it was definitely toward the bottom of the list for sound quality.
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Torres was unlistenable.
Torres was unlistenable because you don't like her music, or because the sound was bad?
I like her second album a lot.
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Torres was unlistenable.
Torres was unlistenable because you don't like her music, or because the sound was bad?
I like her second album a lot.
Probably a bit of both.
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Waiting for Godot at the Lansburgh Theatre was excellent. The best performance and production I've ever seen of this play.
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Cool. That's good to hear. Godot's my favorite play. I was very lucky (no pun intended) to catch Nathan Lane, John Goodman and Bill Irwin in it on Broadway in 2009.
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BTW, I thoroughly enjoyed the Beck performance Friday night. Highlight for me, musically was the "Guess I'm Doing Fine". Beautiful. Oh, and the light show was awesome! Liked how they displayed graphics on the shorter panels on the stage as well as the backdrop....Hutch was a gracious staph member!
Also...I enjoyed the Robyn Hitchcock/Tristen show Saturday night at the Lincoln. They did a great version Of "All the Young Dudes" together for an encore. Didn't know Tristen before the concert. Now, I'm a fan.
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David Byrne is an early contender for concert of the year.
The reduced capacity for a seated show at Anthem leads to the venue really humming efficiency-wise. My best experience there by far.
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I so enjoyed Born Under Punches which I had not heard live before
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David Byrne is an early contender for concert of the year.
The reduced capacity for a seated show at Anthem leads to the venue really humming efficiency-wise. My best experience there by far.
Yes. Indeed. Wow.
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David Byrne is an early contender for concert of the year.
The reduced capacity for a seated show at Anthem leads to the venue really humming efficiency-wise. My best experience there by far.
Yes. Indeed. Wow.
Was incredible. As was Benjamin Clementine.
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David Byrne is an early contender for concert of the year.
The reduced capacity for a seated show at Anthem leads to the venue really humming efficiency-wise. My best experience there by far.
FTFY. My wife was bummed she didn't go after I told her what a great show it was, until she found out everyone stood up during the second song and never sat down again.
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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Recap: Had a night planned out with friends for the Nats game which was cancelled, so we parlayed that into cheap tickets for the show. I'll preface it with I had heard maybe a handful of songs prior to this show.
Lines: B- (quite long, but wow, quite efficient!) Was in line way down the dock and in the Anthem in under 15 mins.
Sound: C- (maybe I'm a snob, but this doesn't appear to be getting any better) So loud, so booming, muddy everywhere
Soap and Water Dispensers in Bathroom: B+
Hutch's personal touch: Solid A
Lots of bros high fiving and yackin' throughout the entire show, but all in all, fun band, a bit cheesy, but good times.
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Hutch's personal touch: Solid A
Show us, on the doll, where he touched, you
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I am a long-term Oasis nerd (favorite band)...and Liam Gallagher's vocals sounded in fine form, I thought, at the Lincoln tonight...and there will never not be a certain magic hearing him belt, say, "Live Forever" or "Morning Glory"...and I enjoy his solo songs, too...
BUT a 12-song, 55-minute set feels a bit criminal. Particularly since this show did not come with an opening Richard Ashcroft set the way every other date on this brief North American tour did. The show was considerably shorter than Beady Eye's at the 9:30 Club, and they were touring behind one album without playing any Oasis covers.
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Sorry man - I was afraid of that. I can't argue with anything you said AT ALL.
I paid $55+service fees the day they went on sale, only to have them go on sale for $20, fees included, two weeks before the show. That's my fault and I should have known better - what happened in DC was definitely worse.
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last minute decided to see Okkervil River at Black Cat. Really enjoyable show, first night of the tour. They have the best song about tracheotomies ever imho.
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cool, glad that's it's enjoyable.....I didn't go cause I don't like the new album.... >:(
last minute decided to see Okkervil River at Black Cat. Really enjoyable show, first night of the tour. They have the best song about tracheotomies ever imho.
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cool, glad that's it's enjoyable.....I didn't go cause I don't like the new album.... >:(
last minute decided to see Okkervil River at Black Cat. Really enjoyable show, first night of the tour. They have the best song about tracheotomies ever imho.
the new record is okay, really just tried it out yesterday before the show; but was hoping for and got the well known songs: kicks, coastlines, plus ones, movie...
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The Longshot show at Black Cat was fun.
Fun covers as well as new songs and Green Day deep cuts.
A ton of stage diving, stage invasions, and general mayhem.
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'Titus Andronicus' (the play, not the band) at the Synetic Theater was unreal. Gotta love a Shakespeare production that has no dialogue, only music and dance. But it was really really good. Total visual spectacle. I've been seeing a lot of this artsy-fartsy crap lately. And I lovitz!
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Tonight was my first time seeing Jack White live. The show had a slightly odd, almost lurching quality in terms of pacing and tonal shifts, and it ended one or two songs too soon (the encore called out for an "Icky Thump" or "Steady, as She Goes" finale), but I enjoyed myself.
Not sure how I feel re: the cell-phone ban. It certainly didn't create any immense, in-the-moment energy in the crowd in general, which only truly sprang to life for "Seven Nation Army."
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What time did jack white go on
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9:15.
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Thanks!
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Tonight was my first time seeing Jack White live. The show had a slightly odd, almost lurching quality in terms of pacing and tonal shifts, and it ended one or two songs too soon (the encore called out for an "Icky Thump" or "Steady, as She Goes" finale), but I enjoyed myself.
Not sure how I feel re: the cell-phone ban. It certainly didn't create any immense, in-the-moment energy in the crowd in general, which only truly sprang to life for "Seven Nation Army."
I concur with all of that; and I too would've loved Steady.
Great poster though.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BjYCawmHhY6/?hl=en&taken-by=officialjackwhitelive (https://www.instagram.com/p/BjYCawmHhY6/?hl=en&taken-by=officialjackwhitelive)
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Not sure how I feel re: the cell-phone ban. It certainly didn't create any immense, in-the-moment energy in the crowd in general, which only truly sprang to life for "Seven Nation Army."
You're lying. Without evil, evil cell phones allowing people to video songs, the artist-to-patron connection was so strong, 6,000 people orgasmed continuously for 90 minutes. This messageboard has ensured me that no concert is enjoyable if another patron has the audacity to use a cell phone during it.
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How did the phone bag thing work post-show? Did you have to get on a line, or do the bags automatically unlock? Wondering if I should leave the phone in my car or bring it with me. Thanks.
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How did the phone bag thing work post-show? Did you have to get on a line, or do the bags automatically unlock? Wondering if I should leave the phone in my car or bring it with me. Thanks.
They don't automatically unlock.
Mine actually never was actually locked, which i figured out when the Pin that is supposed to lock it poked into the palm of my hand. Ouch.
But the line to unlock looked swift and easy on the way out. Bring it with you.
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super easy...they have this magnet circle thing that the Staph had at the exits
1 click, you pull you phone out and deposit the bag in the bins
probably added some time, but if you didn't bring your phone...there isn't a no phone exit, so you'll get caught in the same line
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Thanks everyone!
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Well he played steady as she goes
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Well he played steady as she goes
And Icky Thump too (though of course he closed with 7 Nation Army). I might have just been in a bad mood, but it was kind of a joyless concert for me. I hesitate to say this, but I actually could have done with a bit more Jack White guitar virtuoso/noodling.
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Anyone see jack white at Wilson high yesterday??
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Anyone see jack white at Wilson high yesterday??
As in, did someone from this board actually attend the performance?
Unless there are some very underaged kids on this board or a teacher, not sure how that would be possible.
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I read on Pollstar that a boardie rode his bike there...,
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Anyone see jack white at Wilson high yesterday??
As in, did someone from this board actually attend the performance?
Unless there are some very underaged kids on this board or a teacher, not sure how that would be possible.
Ya never know. I've been a member of the forum since freshman year of high school.
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Where was the board intel on this??
Which reminds me did nobody mention the pop up third man record store in the alley?
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It was nice to have no phones last night during show...it did not slow anything down and the patrons I talked to loved it....people exited to learn Caps had won
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Anyone see jack white at Wilson high yesterday??
Did they only invite the white kids? My suburban Fairfax County elementary school has far more diversity.
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Like the sands of time in an hourglass cue the Space backlash....
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It was nice to have no phones last night during show...it did not slow anything down and the patrons I talked to loved it....people exited to learn Caps had won
I also enjoyed the no cell phone policy. Obviously a small sample size, but I think it made the site lines a little bit better for me.
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I went to both nights of Jack White. Enjoyed both nights and the set list variety between the two. I thought night two was the better night out of the two. He seemed more into it and the set list was more of a ripper.
I loved the no cell phone thing. Made some new friends waiting for the sets I probably otherwise would have not talked to because we'd be killing time on our devices. Also from the back of the house, I thought the club looked amazing without all the screens in the air and the screen light bleed.Really brightened the effect of the stage lights.
The pouch process was so seamless both nights that I'd support all Anthem shows going that route. Logistically wouldn't be as smooth at 9:30 Club though.
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I enjoyed Hop Along and Bat Fangs.
It was the reduced size setup, so it appeared to be pretty full.
And it was national veggie burger day, so i had one of those at Food Food as well.
Anything else you need to know?
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u enjoyed the shrill voice of Hop Along's vocalist?
I enjoyed Hop Along and Bat Fangs.
, so i had one of those at Food Food as well.
Anything else you need to know?
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u enjoyed the shrill voice of Hop Along's vocalist?
I enjoyed Hop Along and Bat Fangs.
, so i had one of those at Food Food as well.
Anything else you need to know?
Yes! and its not shrill; more "textured" maybe.
See Also: Dude you are a Bjork Fanboy! Stop it.
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Did anyone see Chappelle perform last night?
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at city winery!
I think that was a last min announcement that no one knew about
Interesting they had a wait list once it was sold out?
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at city winery!
I think that was a last min announcement that no one knew about
Interesting they had a wait list once it was sold out?
I wasn't on City Winery's twitter but looking now they announced it a day in advance
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Good fun show by Parquet Courts last night. Also enjoyed openers Goat Girl.
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Looking forward to the upcoming B+S 930 show. . . because that’s the biggest DC venue they can fill now apparently. :-[
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Looking forward to the upcoming B+S 930 show. . . because that’s the biggest DC venue they can fill now apparently. :-[
I sprung for a front row super excellent seat in Box 1 of the second floor. The stage and speakers were moved as far out toward the crowd as i've ever seen. Sound was muddled and the view sight was completely from the side (almost behind the band).
And did I somehow miss that this was a GA seated show? Honest question. I arrived to see seats on the first floor which I believe was not disclosed on The Anthem website. Considering it was a 30 buck jump from GA to Super Excellent Seats, IMP owes it to it's patrons to let them know.
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I enjoyed Ted Leo & RX Hearts of Oak 15 weekend.
Very much.
Was fortunate to enjoy being up close both nights.
Also, enjoyed Messthetics as the opener on Friday night; had not enjoyed them at Anthem.
Enjoy!
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Belle and Sebastian were great in their usual way, though I believe I slightly preferred the set list at MPP last year. But it was a delight: Stuart Murdoch's charisma, so many great pop songs, the always exciting "Arab Strap" stage invasion, etc. I did not notice any major sound issues other than maybe the mix swallowing/obscuring the strings. I did, however, hear a dude shouting, "Fix the sound!"
Julian Casablancas + the Voidz were fun at Union Stage, too. A short, loud, riff-heavy, pleasantly bizarre set. I wish he played a few from his underappreciated 2009 solo album, but I digress. I was not too impressed by Union Stage's line/id/ticket entry process, and it is a rather charmless crypt of a place in the basement. I prefer Rock & Roll Hotel.
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Looking forward to the upcoming B+S 930 show. . . because that’s the biggest DC venue they can fill now apparently. :-[
I sprung for a front row super excellent seat in Box 1 of the second floor. The stage and speakers were moved as far out toward the crowd as i've ever seen. Sound was muddled and the view sight was completely from the side (almost behind the band).
And did I somehow miss that this was a GA seated show? Honest question. I arrived to see seats on the first floor which I believe was not disclosed on The Anthem website. Considering it was a 30 buck jump from GA to Super Excellent Seats, IMP owes it to it's patrons to let them know.
I was in box 2 and we commented that the next box over looked like it’d have a terrible view with the speakers moved out.
I assumed the seats on the floor was an attempt to mask the venue being at <25% capacity.
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I guess people don’t need to see them every year...which is why the turnout was bad.
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I guess people don’t need to see them every year...which is why the turnout was bad.
It was probably a bunch of reasons...but honestly, I loved that it wasn't so full. Some friends of mine got in easy, we were in the second row, the sound was great, and the band seemed to have a good time regardless. They've been here a lot the past few years: Echostage, Merriweather, Anthem.
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I guess people don’t need to see them every year...which is why the turnout was bad.
It was probably a bunch of reasons...but honestly, I loved that it wasn't so full. Some friends of mine got in easy, we were in the second row, the sound was great, and the band seemed to have a good time regardless. They've been here a lot the past few years: Echostage, Merriweather, Anthem.
Sidehatch and I were discussing there was a lot of fan base overlap with Gomez and Julian casablancas (which apparently didn’t start until after B&S ended, but no one knew that at the time).
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Union Stage didn't even let people into the Julian show until maybe 10:40. There was a show before (David Ramirez).
Which ended up being a relief as I went to B&S and the Voidz.
A sparsely populated Anthem was indeed very relaxing.
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I thought they sounded great....at least from floor...
I just don’t get what happened to these guys....perfect record up to the BWTAS and then.....I keep buying their stuff but nothing grabs me...around Sinister I was like their #1 fan...obsessed
So glad they played Sleep the Clock
If they want to sell tickets all they have to do is play the entire Sinister album but that does not seem like Murdoch’s style...still, I think they have lost a lot of fans with their last many albums
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Union Stage has far better sound system than RNR Hotel, though.
Julian Casablancas + the Voidz were fun at Union Stage, too. A short, loud, riff-heavy, pleasantly bizarre set. I wish he played a few from his underappreciated 2009 solo album, but I digress. I was not too impressed by Union Stage's line/id/ticket entry process, and it is a rather charmless crypt of a place in the basement. I prefer Rock & Roll Hotel.
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Union Stage has far better sound system than RNR Hotel, though.
Julian Casablancas + the Voidz were fun at Union Stage, too. A short, loud, riff-heavy, pleasantly bizarre set. I wish he played a few from his underappreciated 2009 solo album, but I digress. I was not too impressed by Union Stage's line/id/ticket entry process, and it is a rather charmless crypt of a place in the basement. I prefer Rock & Roll Hotel.
I saw Hot Snakes at Union Stage last night. I do see the appeal of the old 930 club vibe at RnR, where one can get up real close but like the old club if you aren't near the front of the Hotel stage, it's not the greatest view or soundwise. I didn't go to the sold out Snakes show at the Hotel last fall but last night's show at Union Stage was pretty crowded and the sound and sightlines were pretty good.
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I thought they sounded great....at least from floor...
I just don’t get what happened to these guys....perfect record up to the BWTAS and then.....I keep buying their stuff but nothing grabs me...around Sinister I was like their #1 fan...obsessed
So glad they played Sleep the Clock
If they want to sell tickets all they have to do is play the entire Sinister album but that does not seem like Murdoch’s style...still, I think they have lost a lot of fans with their last many albums
I requested Sleep the Clock Around and Stuart heard me...he seemed to be into it. So you're welcome ;) I actually like some of the songs on the last 3 EPs. It takes a little time to absorb them, but there are some good tunes on them. Way better than the Girls in Peacetime LP, which I hate.
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Way better than the Girls in Peacetime LP, which I hate.
That LP is an abomination.
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I thought they sounded great....at least from floor...
I just don’t get what happened to these guys....perfect record up to the BWTAS and then.....I keep buying their stuff but nothing grabs me...around Sinister I was like their #1 fan...obsessed
So glad they played Sleep the Clock
If they want to sell tickets all they have to do is play the entire Sinister album but that does not seem like Murdoch’s style...still, I think they have lost a lot of fans with their last many albums
I requested Sleep the Clock Around and Stuart heard me...he seemed to be into it. So you're welcome ;) I actually like some of the songs on the last 3 EPs. It takes a little time to absorb them, but there are some good tunes on them. Way better than the Girls in Peacetime LP, which I hate.
Thanks Bearman!!!
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Way better than the Girls in Peacetime LP, which I hate.
That LP is an abomination.
It's horrible...which is why the 3 EPs by comparison are way better. Maybe not awesome...but at least I enjoy some of the songs on them.
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I thought they sounded great....at least from floor...
I just don’t get what happened to these guys....perfect record up to the BWTAS and then.....I keep buying their stuff but nothing grabs me...around Sinister I was like their #1 fan...obsessed
So glad they played Sleep the Clock
If they want to sell tickets all they have to do is play the entire Sinister album but that does not seem like Murdoch’s style...still, I think they have lost a lot of fans with their last many albums
"I just wish Pearl Jam would play Ten songs over, and over, and over, and over.........."
Sincerely,
Asshats
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I thought the B&S show was great. Their recent setlists have been good, I admire how they try to play at least one song from every album and give the old college try to playing deep cuts, unlike many bands who don't want to put in the work. Stuart is always hilarious and engaging. Stevie Jackson is incredibly underrated.
I guess I don't get all the whining and complaining about B&S. What do you want out of them? If your answer is playing Sinister front to back, save it.
Girls in Peacetime was a not very good album but Write About Love may be their most underappreciated album. I Didn't See it Coming, I Want the World to Stop, Write About Love and Sunday's Pretty Icons are all B&S Hall of Fame songs.
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I thought they sounded great....at least from floor...
I just don’t get what happened to these guys....perfect record up to the BWTAS and then.....I keep buying their stuff but nothing grabs me...around Sinister I was like their #1 fan...obsessed
So glad they played Sleep the Clock
If they want to sell tickets all they have to do is play the entire Sinister album but that does not seem like Murdoch’s style...still, I think they have lost a lot of fans with their last many albums
I requested Sleep the Clock Around and Stuart heard me...he seemed to be into it. So you're welcome ;) I actually like some of the songs on the last 3 EPs. It takes a little time to absorb them, but there are some good tunes on them. Way better than the Girls in Peacetime LP, which I hate.
Thanks Bearman!!!
Guess I'm in the minority of people that don't completely hate Girls in Peacetime. Nobody's Empire, Cat with the Cream, Perfect Couples.. it has some good tunes!
And I must also thank you, Bearman. I have seen half a dozen or so of their shows and that was the first time I got to hear Sleep the Clock live, my favorite B&S track.
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Sleep the Clock live, my favorite B&S track.
I requested Sleep the Clock Around and Stuart heard me...he seemed to be into it. So you're welcome ;)
yes that was a great treat...thank you bearman!
fantastic show and I liked that it wasn't packed, I know not great for the band or the venue...but sometimes ya gotta look out for number 1
I don't think they should do an all sinister tour...but I agree with hutch... TigerMilk to TBWTAS and all the eps in-between is a phenomenal run
I do think they should do one tour where they pick the majority of the set from that era...
I assume Isobel Campbell is never coming back?
I know that the royalties from her solo career are giving her a really cushy lifestyle, but I really loved her contribution to the band
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I don't think they should do an all sinister tour...but I agree with hutch... TigerMilk to TBWTAS and all the eps in-between is a phenomenal run
I do think they should do one tour where they pick the majority of the set from that era...
They did a series of UK shows a few years back that were two night stands with Tigermilk one night and Sinister the next and I would definitely be down to see that. But I'd also be down to see the above-mentioned "throwback tour".
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Have to admit that I seriously want to do that cruise next summer...they'll treat folks to a concert of "Fold Your Hands Child"...and I actually really love most of that LP. And I agree that "Write About Love" is underrated. "Blue Eyes of a Millionaire" is actually one of those "throwaway" songs that should have made it on the LP. It's so beautiful. Some of Stuart's most poetic lines ever:
Black walls cloudy as a sea of gulls
Let the summer go
Let tomorrow take care of itself
If you believe like you tell me so
Hand in hand your lover will be every sweet and hungry soul
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...they'll treat folks to a concert of "Fold Your Hands Child"...and I actually really love most of that LP.
I think the highs on that albums are maybe the best songs they ever did (The Model, Woman's Realm, Family Tree) but the lows are total dreck. Its a hard album to rate.
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I assume Isobel Campbell is never coming back?
Was curious what she was up to...apperently she recorded a whole album at Abbey road in 2016...and is still in legal limbo :(
Isobel Campbell March 5, 2017 ·
I have a new record I would LOVE to share with you but am not at liberty to do so at present.
It was mastered at Abbey Road on May 26th last year. I pray it will see the light of day soon.
Isobel Campbell August 21, 2017 ·
One year stuck in legal purgatory😢Close to giving up. Like too many of us these days, I need a miracle.
Enough is most definitely enough...
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I think the highs on that albums are maybe the best songs they ever did (The Model, Woman's Realm, Family Tree) but the lows are total dreck. Its a hard album to rate.
You're forgetting Nice Day for a Sulk, I Fought in a War, and There's Too Much Love, three awesome songs. See? It's a pretty good album.
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Have to admit that I seriously want to do that cruise next summer...they'll treat folks to a concert of "Fold Your Hands Child"...and I actually really love most of that LP. And I agree that "Write About Love" is underrated.
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to do that cruise but it would cost about $3k for me to do it from the US. God damn double occupancy billing!
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I think the highs on that albums are maybe the best songs they ever did (The Model, Woman's Realm, Family Tree) but the lows are total dreck. Its a hard album to rate.
You're forgetting Nice Day for a Sulk, I Fought in a War, and There's Too Much Love, three awesome songs. See? It's a pretty good album.
I Fought In a War is the dreckiest of dreck. There's Too Much Love also sucks. Nice Day for a Sulk is listenable, though, I'll give you that one.
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I do like I Fought in a War....the last song by them I love....obviously must be a leftover from Sinister or BWTAS before Stuart Murdoch had that unfortunate incident
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M Ward was amazing this weekend, I stand by the obvious statement that there is no better place to catch a show than an undersold 930 club. He started the show off with some real old tunes solo acoustic then brought out the whole band. Board legends kilsally and azghahal were in attendance as well, my guess only for cigarette.
Malkmus was also a fun show, albeit extremely short. I predict he’ll be playing an undersold 930 club on his next visit. He encored with Shady Lane and In the mouth of the Desert.
Bye.
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I predict next Malkmus show in DC area will be with Pavement
Doubt IMP will book Malkmus at 930....he just does not sell that well and IMP seems to be going after younger acts cause when they book the golden oldies - much as I like them- often they get burned... there are exceptions but this seems to be the trend...I mean just look at Belle and Sebastian or Noel Gallagher
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I loved Malkmus but the Black Cat is tough for sold out shows...I liked that half the set was new songs cause I really dig Sparkle Hard....I was five feet from Malkmus and really enjoyed watching his guitar work..
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M Ward used to sell out 930 right?
M Ward was amazing this weekend, I stand by the obvious statement that there is no better place to catch a show than an undersold 930 club. He started the show off with some real old tunes solo acoustic then brought out the whole band. Board legends kilsally and azghahal were in attendance as well, my guess only for cigarette.
Malkmus was also a fun show, albeit extremely short. I predict he’ll be playing an undersold 930 club on his next visit. He encored with Shady Lane and In the mouth of the Desert.
Bye.
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Poison at JLL was fun last night. A Fathers Day gift. Hair metal shows are fun.
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M Ward used to sell out 930 right?
M Ward was amazing this weekend, I stand by the obvious statement that there is no better place to catch a show than an undersold 930 club. He started the show off with some real old tunes solo acoustic then brought out the whole band. Board legends kilsally and azghahal were in attendance as well, my guess only for cigarette.
Malkmus was also a fun show, albeit extremely short. I predict he’ll be playing an undersold 930 club on his next visit. He encored with Shady Lane and In the mouth of the Desert.
Bye.
I don't think I've seen him since 2009 or so, but yes... However, that was a really long time ago.
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Say what you will about them, but U2 was fun.
The way they set up for and don't over-pack GA, you can kind of roam the floor and get good vantage points throughout the show as they move between and stages. For most of the show, I was closer than I probably could have gotten at a club-show. I would not have enjoyed nearly as much from the seats.
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U2 puts on a HELL of SHOW! Seen them multiple times. They are the last of the true rock gods still proving age does not matter. People who hate them, hate lots of stuff. No one, cares, what they hate. We just go and enjoy ourselves, and feel lucky to have the time, money, and freedom, to do what we want.
the, end.
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I don’t hate them....,stadium shows are just not my bag
Back in 85 I was into them...achtung baby zoo ropa and pop are great....
Bono is sometimes insufferable and the Edge has gotten more mileage out of a trick/Schtick he copped from the guy who was in Siouxsie than should be legal
If I hear with or without you or I still haven’t found what i’m Looking for I may blow my brains out....horrible songs
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If this U2 talk doesn't bring Ratbastard back from the grave, nothing will.
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U2 puts on a HELL of SHOW! Seen them multiple times. They are the last of the true rock gods still proving age does not matter. People who hate them, hate lots of stuff. No one, cares, what they hate. We just go and enjoy ourselves, and feel lucky to have the time, money, and freedom, to do what we want.
the, end.
I thoroughly enjoyed this Post-Show Banter post.
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If this U2 talk doesn't bring Ratbastard back from the grave, nothing will.
He’s banned.
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Agree...U2 GA's were great and they were on the lower end of the pricing spectrum...I think $85 (compared to $$hundreds for some lower bowl seats. As was stated, GA was not packed, and I was able to roam to the different stages and be on the rail or close for most of the show.
Say what you will about them, but U2 was fun.
The way they set up for and don't over-pack GA, you can kind of roam the floor and get good vantage points throughout the show as they move between and stages. For most of the show, I was closer than I probably could have gotten at a club-show. I would not have enjoyed nearly as much from the seats.
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U2 puts on a HELL of SHOW! Seen them multiple times. They are the last of the true rock gods still proving age does not matter.
Nor talent, for that matter.
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Cleaning the house, awaiting the arrival of four kids who will no doubt trash it. How were the Dr. Dog and Feelies shows i missed last night?
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Cleaning the house, awaiting the arrival of four kids who will no doubt trash it. How were the Dr. Dog and Feelies shows i missed last night?
I thought the Feelies were great. I asked them to play "For Awhile" (which they haven't played in some time) and they did, so I was pleased about that. They didn't play "Slipping (Into Something)", which is really odd because they've been putting that in the encore lately. As much as I enjoy the last LP, it would be cool if they did a couple less songs from that and did some older songs...but again, you can't have everything. Performance-wise it was great. Glen seemed frustrated when he was having some issues with his guitar. They only perform with their own gear, which is why they don't really tour. Everything has to be transported and fit in their van. That being said, my favorite show this year was night 2 at Rough Trade, then the 9:30 Club, then World Cafe Live.
As an aside, I thought Flasher was great last night at the Black Cat. Cute that their families showed up to support them too. I bet they'll be on the main stage before the year is over. They perform really well together, and I enjoy that all 3 of them sing together. I'm not sure that I've seen many (any?) bands that use vocals that way, and it's a great idea. It's like the 3 of them singing together become a new instrument. I love that.
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Good that Flasher are getting big...I saw them couple years ago (with Sneaks and Gauche) and thought they had great potential. Next thing you know they’re signed with Domino! New album is indeed great.
That’s a good double bill too with Dehd! Hope u guys caught them.
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Really enjoyed The Feelies show. 1st time seeing them since the 80's. Good mix of new and old with covers thrown in during their 4 encores. 3 hours of solid music for $25. Well worth it.
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I thought the feelies show was stellar
I know just a smattering of their material and first time seeing them
just loved the sound and the show
they have a this odd ability to time travel with a sound that is from the past, the mid-past and the present...but then just make it sound timeless at the same time
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they have a this odd ability to time travel with a sound that is from the past, the mid-past and the present...but then just make it sound timeless at the same time
Bong... dude.
Herbie Hancock was fiyah.
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Pineapple
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Good that Flasher are getting big...I saw them couple years ago (with Sneaks and Gauche) and thought they had great potential. Next thing you know they’re signed with Domino! New album is indeed great.
That’s a good double bill too with Dehd! Hope u guys caught them.
Flasher also having Girls of Trade on the bill was so fucking punk rock. Trashy (I use that term fondly) drag queens just doing their thing felt so necessary after how awful the last week was in the world of news. It so cheered me up to see one lip sync "Violet" by Hole...it really set a great tone for me. It was a fun night.
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Flasher was great. I really enjoyed their set and thought they looked and sounded great. It was funny seeing Azagh standing like a sphinx in the front row as everyone around him was going bananas.
Dehd were interesting. I liked them a lot -- except when the dude guitar player would sing, which was awful. I really liked his guitar playing though, and the bass player had a perfectly lovely voice, so it was always a bummer when he would open his mouth.
Girls of Trade were amazing. A perfect way to open the show.
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Also, I realize that the Feelies are beloved board canon, but four encores is ridiculous.
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Bong... dude.
ummm...was I bogart-ing ...what was the question?
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Yada has low key the worst musical taste on here.
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Also, I realize that the Feelies are beloved board canon, but four encores is ridiculous.
Agreed, I wish they'd just stay there and play 8 songs instead of constantly leaving the stage. It gets to be silly. That's the only thing that I just think is tedious. Plus, the crowd starts to noticeably dwindle.
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Yada has low key the worst musical taste on here.
You serious, fam?
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Yada has low key the worst musical taste on here.
You serious, fam?
Yeah, man. Love ya but you listen to some utter shit.
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Well then I listen to shit too...other than Kurt vile
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Yada has low key the worst musical taste on here.
You serious, fam?
Yeah, man. Love ya but you listen to some utter shit.
If this is brought on by seeing Herbie last night, you need to take off your headset, step away from your PC, and take a lap around the call center.
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Also, I realize that the Feelies are beloved board canon, but four encores is ridiculous.
At Cat's Cradle the left the stage 6 times during encores, which is insane. They played 40 songs. (No I wasn't there.)
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Also, I realize that the Feelies are beloved board canon, but four encores is ridiculous.
Agreed, I wish they'd just stay there and play 8 songs instead of constantly leaving the stage. It gets to be silly. That's the only thing that I just think is tedious. Plus, the crowd starts to noticeably dwindle.
Maybe they need to catch their breath. They're older than most of us boardies (shit, that's old!).
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Also, I realize that the Feelies are beloved board canon, but four encores is ridiculous.
Agreed, I wish they'd just stay there and play 8 songs instead of constantly leaving the stage. It gets to be silly. That's the only thing that I just think is tedious. Plus, the crowd starts to noticeably dwindle.
Maybe they need to catch their breath. They're older than most of us boardies (shit, that's old!).
The fact that they're not burned out on touring affords them the chance to play 3 or 3 1/2 hours when they do play. It's always worth seeing them. You just have to be ready for a long evening.
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Yada has low key the worst musical taste on here.
You serious, fam?
Yeah, man. Love ya but you listen to some utter shit.
If this is brought on by seeing Herbie last night,
Moreso Ween and the endless cavalcade of jam nonsense. Herbie Hancock is only low-level suckage.
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Yada has low key the worst musical taste on here.
You serious, fam?
Yeah, man. Love ya but you listen to some utter shit.
If this is brought on by seeing Herbie last night,
Moreso Ween and the endless cavalcade of jam nonsense. Herbie Hancock is only low-level suckage.
The only jam band I like is phish, but thanks for the critique.
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thanks for the critique.
You're welcome. :)
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Solid Feelies performance Friday night despite the conspicuous absence of Slipping in to Something :(. I never appreciated Stan and Dave's work on drums and percussion as much as I did at that show. They are a significant driving force in the band, as evidenced by the second set closer- Crazy Rhythms. They nailed it! Overall, it wasn't as fun as their last show at the club but very enjoyable.
ananas
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Bong... dude.
ummm...was I bogart-ing ...what was the question?
(https://pa1.narvii.com/6539/a31d0cf4f5e750aad0d07e7cb36363ea438ec1d2_hq.gif)
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Wait. Did you just reply to your own reply with a giphy?
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2 great shows this weekend...Pretenders at Fillmore, and then Pylon Reenactment Society at Comet Ping Pong. I'd have to say the Pylon show wins out simply because there's nothing like watching Knife Wife dance on stage like maniacs to "Italian Movie Theme". Incredible band, and there was a lot of love and positive energy in that room. It was great meeting jeffml too! It was a cool audience of die-hard fans...not sold out, but the people that showed up were enthusiastic. Vanessa is one of the sweetest souls I think I've ever met. I'd say Pylon is probably one of the most underrated bands of all time. By contrast, Chrissie Hynde is still tough-as-nails, pissed off, anti-phone (and I actually appreciate that) but quite the icon and it's hard not to love her for being unapologetic because I do think she's still authentic. Plus, when she's digging out stuff like "Bad Boys Get Spanked", "Tattooed Love Boys" and "Precious", I'm ecstatic. And Martin Chambers still has it. What a powerhouse drummer.
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Pretenders were great....had never heard a performer say cunt at a concert
Venue was so packed though
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Pretenders were great....had never heard a performer say cunt at a concert
Venue was so packed though
Ridiculously packed. And a stinky crowd. Sweaty, belching, and just overall gross. I had to shower when I got home. Chrissie is like a punk rock Mommie Dearest. Even though she's a vegetarian and Joan Crawford liked her steak, RARE. (And for those of you who have never seen Mommie Dearest, for the love of God you need to.)
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Yup crowd was unbearable...I had to give up my section after 12 songs cause I was about to deck someone
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Loved the Pylon Reenactment Society show. It was a thrill to see those songs I loved for so many years sung live by Vanessa. Backup band was on point in playing the songs and sounded great. Great meeting Bearman as well!
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Yup crowd was unbearable...I had to give up my section after 12 songs cause I was about to deck someone
Just to lend some context----Pretenders have been opening on tour for Journey and Def Leppard
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I saw PRS at Iota a couple of years ago and I thought it was the show of the year. That was without Damon Denton. Seeing them last Saturday with Denton - they topped themselves. Great, great show!
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David Brooks was excellent, could easily take up a career in comedy
I think the crowd wanted something from "no fences". But we got nothing of the sort
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I'm not sure if this story belongs in the Trump thread, the Onion thread, the baseball thread, or here.
Former Trump lawyer Ty Cobb rocks out at the punk show of a band called Copstabber
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/reliable-source/wp/2018/07/08/former-trump-lawyer-ty-cobb-rocks-out-at-the-punk-show-of-a-band-called-copstabber/?utm_term=.d5591e3ecc5c
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the last show I went to, I noticed something for the first time . . . and it goes, fine, with previous posts. men, are gross. good lord . . . who goes to a show where your ass just smells; smells through your pants and out your upper back for the world to gag on? And farting. You can't be a man, and hold that shit (wrong word?) till you get outside? I do. Because, I care. And it feels fucking phenomenal walking back to the car, as a human fart machine because you have been holding it in for so long. Yeah, buddy; take that. And, body odor. Really, queen? I'm not talking about that sweat funk, from shaking your body for too damn long in a hot packed club, which on some guys, is fucking hot; I'm talking about that, you didn't fucking shower since gods knows when, before you went out in public . . . to a show, no less.
who, does that. men, straight men . . . do that. why, do gay guys, obsess over them, so?
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Yeesh
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Walkonby probably wouldn't have loved the bro-fest at Radiohead (they're pretty much the new Pink Floyd) in Chicago. I thought the show itself was pretty phenomenal. I enjoyed it very, very much. First night of the tour, and it felt incredibly solid, rehearsed, and focused. I don't care for Pablo Honey, so I wasn't too impressed with "Blow Out", but there were some other really nice choices, like "How to Disappear Completely", "All I Need", "Let Down", and probably the best version of "Fake Plastic Trees" I've ever heard.
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Walkonby probably wouldn't have loved the bro-fest at Radiohead (they're pretty much the new Pink Floyd) in Chicago. I thought the show itself was pretty phenomenal. I enjoyed it very, very much. First night of the tour, and it felt incredibly solid, rehearsed, and focused. I don't care for Pablo Honey, so I wasn't too impressed with "Blow Out", but there were some other really nice choices, like "How to Disappear Completely", "All I Need", "Let Down", and probably the best version of "Fake Plastic Trees" I've ever heard.
Lots of gas when bros are crushing chicago dogs pre-show.
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my fav,orite part of what bearman said . . . "they're the new pink floyd." at first, I was like, what, and then I was like, huh, and then I was like, uhh. but, after thinking about it, yeah, they probably are, to some degree, that indeed. I would, have to assume, that pink floyd shows, back in the day, smelled delightful, as well.
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my fav,orite part of what bearman said . . . "they're the new pink floyd." at first, I was like, what, and then I was like, huh, and then I was like, uhh. but, after thinking about it, yeah, they probably are, to some degree, that indeed. I would, have to assume, that pink floyd shows, back in the day, smelled delightful, as well.
#AcidFarts
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Walkonby probably wouldn't have loved the bro-fest at Radiohead (they're pretty much the new Pink Floyd) in Chicago. I thought the show itself was pretty phenomenal. I enjoyed it very, very much. First night of the tour, and it felt incredibly solid, rehearsed, and focused. I don't care for Pablo Honey, so I wasn't too impressed with "Blow Out", but there were some other really nice choices, like "How to Disappear Completely", "All I Need", "Let Down", and probably the best version of "Fake Plastic Trees" I've ever heard.
Lots of gas when bros are crushing chicago dogs pre-show.
They actually weren't really flatulent or smelly. The Pretenders crowd was WAY, WAY worse in that regard. The Radiohead crowd was just disheveled and very unattractive. One of the most un-doable audiences I've seen in a long time. Worse than a Rush show to be honest. Pros (like me) wait til after the show to have the hot dog (and an Italian beef) at Portillo's. Damn that's some tasty stuff.
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I feel like several of you forgot to log in to the Space Freely account for your bowel function chat.
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Password please?
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Password please?
blumkin69
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One of the most un-doable audiences I've seen in a long time. Worse than a Rush show to be honest.
This might be the best thing I've read all summer....
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One of the most un-doable audiences I've seen in a long time. Worse than a Rush show to be honest.
This might be the best thing I've read all summer....
#POTSummer
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FooFighters were fun on Friday and I did not notice any
ShowBroSmellTM
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Agree, fun show, but a lot of same schtick Dave did at Anthem show. Did not notice much bro-smell, but I was in pavilion-seated. Assume pit and lawn contained the stench.
FooFighters were fun on Friday and I did not notice any ShowBroSmellTM
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Agree, fun show, but a lot of same schtick Dave did at Anthem show. Did not notice much bro-smell, but I was in pavilion-seated. Assume pit and lawn contained the stench.
FooFighters were fun on Friday and I did not notice any ShowBroSmellTM
Same schtick for sure. Addition of the expandable drum riser was fun.
I was in the Pit, and got the FWB VIP hookup, which was nice and appreciated, for I am old.
No smells in the Pit,
Also, the roof is now much higher at MPP. There are new seats, and roads and parking lots too.
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SnailMail was a good/not great show (and not as great as Ted Leo ever, Joe...I cannot believe you asked me that).
The vocals were muddy in the mix with the full band; she sounded great solo. Was a seated show, would have been much better at Ottobar I think. The poster was way-cool.
The venue is cool/weird - a refurbished theater built in 1915, but in the refurbishment, they left it sort of unfinished and it has a post-apocalyptic kind of feel.
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I enjoyed John Moreland at Creative Alliance Monday. Great songwriting and performance from the bigman. Venue was good as well. Seats for the oldsters, standing for the rest.
I also enjoyed the Fort Reno show last night. Beautiful night. 9 minute drum composition.
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thinking about going to Ft Reno tomorrow...anyone heard of any of these?
Thursday, July 19 NIGHT OF 1000 CAKES: Baby Alcatraz / Matt Borlik / Jerry Busher / Kathy Cashel / John Davis/ DC Public Library/ Jason Hutto / Vin Novara / Katy Otto / Chris Richards / Taffety Punk Theatre Company / Betsy Wright
Betsy Wright of Ex Hex and Bat Fangs. Few people are more rock'n'roll than she is.
Borlik, Davis, and Richards are all from Q and not U.
Jerry Busher was the second percussionist for Fugazi. He was also in French Toast.
Was a beautiful evening out at Ft. Reno for this show and ended up with hanging with Boardie Challenged
Betsy wright was just her and a guitar, very mellow, but that was fun (the whole bat fangs band was in attendance)
the interpretive dance, Jason Hutto keyboard playing and the 9 minute snare drum solo set (Vin Novara) were really not
Also was annoying for a band to take 20 mins to set up...to only play one song then have to wait 20 mins for the next band
I wasn't surprised to see Ian and his signature Pork Pie Hat in attendance... to only be surprised when he took the stage and treated the crowd to an unannounced Evens set with his wife Amy
John Davis and Chris Richards (not a Pain Branch Reunion they said) were really solid, John D did two songs solo first and Chris joined him for the last song of the night on vocals/floor tam (and a bandanna over his head?)
Such a great venue and mission
Amazing that DC has been putting on free concerts there for 50 years!
There was lots of "I remember being in the crowd 25 years ago and then on the stage with my other band in xx"
and of course some free cake :)
Looking forward to seeing Flasher there on the 2nd
Also pro tip...don't ride your bike unless your ready for some serious hills...4.5 mile ride 560ft vertical climb!
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I hear Jiffy Lube Live is a bit of a ghost town for Arcade Fire, and they closed the lawn entirely and upgraded everyone with a lawn ticket to a seated area.
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I hear Jiffy Lube Live is a bit of a ghost town for Arcade Fire, and they closed the lawn entirely and upgraded everyone with a lawn ticket to a seated area.
I was there and that's exactly what happened. Me and a friend bought tickets for 7 bucks a piece on stubhub and got upgraded basically to the front VIP section at no extra cost. Great for me but I can't imagine how demoralizing that must be for the band. A friend of mine was there this evening for Weezer & The Pixies and said the place was mostly full, even with the storms.
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Arcade Fire needs to set up shop where they belong... in a 1,000 person club.
Their last two shows in DC have been freebies for any one that wanted to go last minute.
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Loved the Pixies so much...wish I was seeing them again tonight! It definitely felt bizzare seeing them at Nissan, with a crowd that seemed to largely have little idea who they are, and without Kim Deal but I loved it. Joey Santiago sounded great!
Thank you Sidehatch for the VIP hookup. Made the experience a breeze. Now come pick up your car!
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Julian's America lifted its nearly decade-long embargo against Nissan and rolled out to Weezer/Pixies last night after finding two pit tickets on craigslist for $30 each. Paired with $20 access to the Dominion Lounge (seriously, how sleazy is it having multiple "bars" at a venue that are pay to enter), it was a pretty enjoyable evening. Pixies ripped through a set that was fantastic although seeing Paz do Kim's songs seemed a little weird. No Nimrod's Son or Velouria, but they were worth the ticket price alone.
Weezer, even if you hate their music, is an extremely fun set always and I thought their multiple stage dressings were cool. They certainly stick to the hits and even as a casual Weezer fan, I think I knew all but three songs. I looked at the setlists ahead of time and skipped the encore and was out of the parking lot in less than three minutes. Home in Richmond by 12:30.
The nickle and diming and drink prices are still beyond the pale but all and all, I did not hate being at Nissan Pavilion. I cannot believe I'm saying that.
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Julian's America lifted its nearly decade-long embargo against Nissan and rolled out to Weezer/Pixies last night after finding two pit tickets on craigslist for $30 each. Paired with $20 access to the Dominion Lounge (seriously, how sleazy is it having multiple "bars" at a venue that are pay to enter), it was a pretty enjoyable evening. Pixies ripped through a set that was fantastic although seeing Paz do Kim's songs seemed a little weird. No Nimrod's Son or Velouria, but they were worth the ticket price alone.
Weezer, even if you hate their music, is an extremely fun set always and I thought their multiple stage dressings were cool. They certainly stick to the hits and even as a casual Weezer fan, I think I knew all but three songs. I looked at the setlists ahead of time and skipped the encore and was out of the parking lot in less than three minutes. Home in Richmond by 12:30.
The nickle and diming and drink prices are still beyond the pale but all and all, I did not hate being at Nissan Pavilion. I cannot believe I'm saying that.
One of the better reviews I've seen because I can actually hear that it was an awesome time. So, so happy that the Pixies were great. I wanted to go to this but the weather and distance were a bit prohibitive. That being said, I'm glad that it was a good show.
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The Gorge is hands down the most amazing outdoor music venue in the nation... maybe world? Unbelievable could be the proper description, it even made Red Rocks seem just ok.
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The sound at Sixth & I wasn't the best last night IMO but I thought Fantastic Negrito played a good show regardless, I'm glad he played "Dark Windows" which apparently he doesn't do too often.
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for Bagley:
high school friend Chris used to be in a band. he is friends with Gordon Gano.
Gordon invited him to sing a couple of songs with the femmes. friend posted on facebook that he was gonna be on stage with the femmes...i, of course, publicly on facebook asked for me plus 10, while privately telling him that i'll be there at the show, guest list or not. he texts me that he has me on the femmes guest list. i go to the show with a college friend (the owner of my dedicated free Anthem parking spot, another story).
we went to the box office to get my ticket and pass, and for my friend to purchase a ticket to the show, and an anthem stapher turned in an "extra" ticket. i said, "i would like an extra ticket," and she gave it to me, and i gave to my friend.
Chris texts me to videorecord the 3 songs he is singing on. i enjoy the femmes set and record the songs. Chris is funny and dances and sings and is happy as a clam in shit to be there.
after the femmes set we all meet up and go outside on the balcony so Chris can smoke. We are out there awhile, and end up missing the bunnies open with lipslikesugar, but we see the rest of the set which seems a little stiff (last night of 16 or so on this tour) but iconic and nostalgic and professional and transported us to the 1980s, while random people who recognize Chris take selfies with him and i take photos of "fans" and Chris.
After the bunnies, I put on my femmes after-show party wristband, and wait for around 10 minutes which Chris goes backstage. I am the only person in the venue with this wristband it seems. There is no party?
Chris comes down to get me and we literally wander the backstage hallways of the Anthem undisturbed until we find the bunnies dressing room and we hang with the band, mostly Will (original bunny guitarist) who is lovely and friendly and who Chris knows from the old days.
I gloriously plug my phone in, which was down to 9%. we all chat for awhile. bunnies guitar player asks us if any of us want this bottle of wine, and sure, I'll take a chateauneuf-du-pop for the road...phone got to around 30%.
Then we go to see Ian "Mac" in his dressing room and I get to meet Ian, handshake, "big fan" etc., and Chris and Ian sing vaudevillian python-esque pun-filled dirty songs, and re-live some epic shit that went down with them in Liverpool a million years ago . . . while the oxygen tank next to Ian's sofa tells us that we are all old as fuck, but still trying.
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Geez how sweet is that?!? Nicely played....
The Cutter (particularly the swelling finale) was transcendent...one of the more moving pieces of music I have heard...
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Woah, Challenged that's some enchanted evening! And a free item of concert memorabilia to add to your already vast collection, no less. Oh, the stories you will tell. You must be somewhere floating in the clouds....
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I'm just wondering what an oxygen tank is? Isn't that what cilmbers use when they're above 26,000 feet?
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I'm just wondering what an oxygen tank is? Isn't that what cilmbers use when they're above 26,000 feet?
Folks with pulmonary issues carry them around
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I'm just wondering what an oxygen tank is? Isn't that what cilmbers use when they're above 26,000 feet?
Folks with pulmonary issues carry them around
Also people who are nearly 60 who sing for 2 hours several nights a week.
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I'm just wondering what an oxygen tank is? Isn't that what cilmbers use when they're above 26,000 feet?
Folks with pulmonary issues carry them around
Also people who are nearly 60 who sing for 2 hours several nights a week.
I didn't realize singing was such an exhausting activity. Does Willie use one?
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VF/EatB
Fun show, VF's didn't sound that great until the second half for some reason
They did do a good job at making the songs that nobody knows fun
Ritchie left the bass to rock the a xylophone for Gone Daddy Gone and at one point he even whipped out a conch shell.
I held her in my arms->American Music->Add it up was just a great way to end the set and sounded awesome
Challenged's friend was pretty funny up there
he kept doing spins (https://media0.giphy.com/media/3oEduQN3416vgq1zpe/giphy.gif) that were comical (this gif is not him)
Echo had a great set list and and Will's guitar was just amazing
I thought Ian's voice was at sometimes great and sometime just lost in the din
He talked a ton between songs, but no one could understand him. I think at one point I thought he said "Am I speaking French up here" when the audience didn't react to what he was saying
The have soo many good songs... but I kind wish we got people are strange instead of roadhouse blues (if they were going to do a doors cover they are known for)
Ending of the set was great with Killing moon (again Will's guitar sound was soo good) in to the Cutter
I didn't really love the Ocean Rain encore...personally Do It Clean would have been my pick
capacity was perfect IMO...place was filled, but lots of room to move around or jockey for a good spot on the floor
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that gif, is from the set of rupauls, drag race.
gurl.
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Clarification:
When I said that "we all meet up," that was me and my college friend Bryan, and Chris and his friend Tom. I met absolutely zero violent femmes dudes. Gordon left straight after the femmes' set, and Chris is friends with Gordon, and Brian kind of keeps separate house.
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I'm just wondering what an oxygen tank is? Isn't that what cilmbers use when they're above 26,000 feet?
Folks with pulmonary issues carry them around
Also people who are nearly 60 who sing for 2 hours several nights a week.
I didn't realize singing was such an exhausting activity. Does Willie use one?
Give it a try: sing or talk at 75-90dB for at least 45 minutes per hour for two hours.
Willie probably does. And it's not like they have to huff on it all the time offstage, just a few minutes to revive for post-party/loadout.
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Also, by request, for Bagley:
I enjoyed the jason isbell, HGM show at Wolf Tarp.
Hiss was fine, especially Phil Cook on guitar. Set suffered from the largeness of the space, and the dampness messing with their guitars.
jason isbell and the 400 unit have great songs, a lot of energy, earnestness, and the benefit of jason's booming voice and lyrical terrifficness. "Ohio" was a well-done and well-received cover.
Bagley was a decent show-companion, bought me pizza and a beer, made good conversation, caught me up on the family, etc.
Unfortunately, he failed to introduce me to Ian McCulloch at this show; so the show, and the show companion, kind of pale in comparison to last night's show. Try harder. 8)
ALSO - WolfTrap does stress me out. I want to stand up, show my appreciation, get into the show more. But, I feel that I will be provoking a riot. ALSO 2: the lower orchestra rows having no middle aisle; jeesh.
Okay, off to Nats Park.
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ALSO 2: the lower orchestra rows having no middle aisle; jeesh
This always weirds me out. I never thought I'd have the concern "but what if there's a fire" at an open-air venue, but this is where I am as a person.
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ALSO 2: the lower orchestra rows having no middle aisle; jeesh
This always weirds me out. I never thought I'd have the concern "but what if there's a fire" at an open-air venue, but this is where I am as a person.
Especially a place with a history of actually burning down. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_Trap_National_Park_for_the_Performing_Arts#1982_Filene_Center_fire)
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Also, by request, for Bagley:
Ha! Not that you usually need much provocation.
My two cents: HGM is one of those acts whose studio recordings do not do him justice. Live, however, he and his band deliver!
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Radiohead's show in Pittsburgh was great. Surprising to hear they haven't played there since '97. Good 25 songs and nice to hear Spectre live.
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Radiohead's show in Pittsburgh was great. Surprising to hear they haven't played there since '97. Good 25 songs and nice to hear Spectre live.
Setlist looks very even. At least a couple tracks from every album (apart from Pablo Honey). Absolutely love how they're starting to include Wolf At The Door again. Hoping for it at my Philly show next week.
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Sylvan Esso was pretty great last night...first time I ever heard of them and I was impressed
IMHO the dance/dj shows at Anthem have been the pick of the litter personal preferences notwithstanding
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Eagles/JT recap.
I won these tickets from WRNR.
Was happy to see James Taylor; had never - and was the soundtrack of my my elementary school days. Enjoyable but s l o w paced set. wanted to hear Jellyman Kelly, did not happen.
When the Eagles came out and played a few songs, and then said: "we are gonna play for 2 1/2 hours" I thought it was threatening and abusive, but they do have a lot of hit songs it turns out, and everyone knows every word. We left at "Already Gone," which was song 17 of 25. Had wanted to make it to the Joe Walsh stuff, but: Just. Could. Not. Most importantly, had the Shroom Burger at Shake Shack and a Black&White shake, and fries. first time for me. Very tasty.
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and finally.
The Hold Steady in Philadelphia at Union Transfer was a great show.
Worriers opened, and were a tight punk rock machine.
The Hold Steady came out to the PA playing Lido Shuffle, and got us ready for the sing-along that some boardies hate, but I love. Would've loved to go to Asbury Park to see the show the next day with Japandroids opening, but 6 shows in 10 days, and 10 shows in July was enough.
Union Transfer seemed like a good venue, but honestly, I did not wander around it. Just got to the rail, and stayed, and left right after. Was the Girlfriend's first time seeing the band, and first time seeing her 50something boyfriend yelling along to every word some 40something bank-teller looking dude is shout-singing from the stage. She has not panicked and left me, yet.
Also, Philadelphia bro-dudes yelling out "Eagles" between songs and during quiet parts of songs. Really unnecessary, but totally "on brand."
Most importantly, had happy hour at McCormick & Schmicks before the show. Decent Margaritas, and the fried calimari is terrific. Must've stolen the batter recipe from Popeye's.
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Speaking of Eagles, i saw several ugly people wearing their concert shirts the other day. Some 70 yr old guy on the train was telling somebody that "James Taylor is warming them up."
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Anyone see the Pumpkins in Baltimore? I caught the show in Philly. When it was good, it was phenomenal. Some of the show dragged. Not all the song choices were obvious ones for me. For the most part though, I thought it was fantastic. Billy is still pretentious, and I thought it was sorta tacky they edited out all the pics of D'Arcy in the montages. That being said, for being a Pumpkins show, it was the best thing I've seen them do since 1993. "For Martha" was so beautiful. I didn't really appreciate that song until seeing it live. Would I go again? To see this tour...maybe. But damn that was a long concert. 3 hour and 10 minutes.
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A friend went and said it was good but for the most part a lot of fillers.
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I was at Pumpkins in Philly. Thought there was absolutely no filler, encore aside. Covers were a bit strange though.
The Darcy pics thing is a lose-lose either way. Leave her in, and people will bitch you’re profiting off her image; take her out, you’re whitewashing the bands history.
If you take the tour for what it is, the three most talented members of the band putting out an ode to their biggest songs, it’s fun. May go to Pittsburg next weekend too now.
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David malitz had some tweets about pumpkins
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I loved night one of Arctic Monkeys at the Anthem. Great set list of older favorites and songs from the new album, though I would have loved to hear "American Sports" and "The Ultracheese." Alex Turner has become quite the charismatic, swaggering stage presence; this Tranquility Base era has brought out his inner Jarvis Cocker.
Entry was not too bad for a sold-out Anthem show, particularly considering they were, gasp, enforcing the name-on-ticket-must-match-ID rule.
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Pumpkins were solid in BMore. Went in with low expectations and they were wildly exceeded. The Monkeys killed it this weekend. Probably the best I've ever seen them play. Turner has truly come into his own.
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David Byrne at MPP was excellent. Saw the show back in Feb? at Hershey when they were still working out the kinks. I felt the show worked much better this time...maybe because I wasn't thrown so much by the presentation and "marching band" feel I had the first time. Wife loved the show. Plus it was a perfect weather night for the show.
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The Vaccines were a blast at Rock & Roll Hotel. They should be bigger.
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Nah!
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Caught Radiohead in Philly last night. Last night of the tour. It was one of those experiences that you know will stay with you for a while. People can call them overrated but there’s something so genuine about what happens when they get on a stage. It was the best I’ve ever seen them. Incredible set too. Heavy on Kid A, OK Computer and In Rainbows. You know it’s good when the perform “Lucky”, “The Tourist”, AND “Exit Music”. “Karma Police” was the last song and the band stood there after they finished, and the place was going bonkers. Thom started strumming the song again and the audience sang back to him while the band stood there, clapping and looking like they didn’t want to leave. They looked...happy. It was a tough show to top.
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Sounds like Challenged should have gone!
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yes, hutch, sometimes post-show banter is painful.
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yes, hutch, sometimes post-show banter is painful.
Sorry if the cut runs deep. But check this out. A highlight for me was "Videotape". Lots of stuff they don't play THAT often. Like "Optimistic", "Spectre" and "The Bends".
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/radiohead/2018/wells-fargo-center-philadelphia-pa-13eb054d.html
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yes, hutch, sometimes post-show banter is painful.
Sorry if the cut runs deep. But check this out. A highlight for me was "Videotape". Lots of stuff they don't play THAT often. Like "Optimistic", "Spectre" and "The Bends".
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/radiohead/2018/wells-fargo-center-philadelphia-pa-13eb054d.html
that is an epic setlist.
People can call them overrated but there’s something so genuine about what happens when they get on a stage.
fuck those people.
(if you have the chance)
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Flasher overcame the elements and sound difficulties last night at Fort Reno. Would definitely see them again. Also, Pete's Apizza is right nearby on my way to this. IMHO, a great pizza.
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Flasher overcame the elements and sound difficulties last night at Fort Reno. Would definitely see them again. Also, Pete's Apizza is right nearby on my way to this. IMHO, a great pizza.
agreed, would see them again (and on the Pete's)
was a little frustrating with the sound, but I think they have a lot of potential to be a great power trio
just saw they just did a tiny desk too
https://www.npr.org/event/music/630515859/flasher-tiny-desk-concert
Also, I just learned that Taylor Mulitz (guitar, vocals)...plays bass for Priests (actually just read former Priests bassist (http://adhoc.fm/post/behind-cover-flashers-taylor-mulitz/))
So it makes sense why we saw G.L. Jaguar (Priests guitarist) at the show
I think former bordie AZaghal was in attendance (is he former?...hasn't posted in ages)
and the red pork pie hat wearer made an appearance too
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Flasher overcame the elements and sound difficulties last night at Fort Reno. Would definitely see them again. Also, Pete's Apizza is right nearby on my way to this. IMHO, a great pizza.
I really like them. Had every intention of going last night but couldn't motivate to get out to Fort Reno. Love the LP they released this year. I think they have real potential.
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Went to the Voodoo Threuxdown friday night in Baltimore. Missed Preservation Hall Jazz Band, due to a deluge keep us inside the house for awhile. Arrived in time for Galactic and then Trombone Shorty. It ws a really fun show made even more fun by virtue of its Free $$ ness. I highly recommend going to free shows.
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Trombone Shorty is so fun...what a great bill
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Went to the Voodoo Threuxdown friday night in Baltimore. Missed Preservation Hall Jazz Band, due to a deluge keep us inside the house for awhile. Arrived in time for Galactic and then Trombone Shorty. It ws a really fun show made even more fun by virtue of its Free $$ ness. I highly recommend going to free shows.
That sounds like so much fun! Love all of them! Sad I was away.
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Went to the Voodoo Threuxdown friday night in Baltimore. Missed Preservation Hall Jazz Band, due to a deluge keep us inside the house for awhile. Arrived in time for Galactic and then Trombone Shorty. It ws a really fun show made even more fun by virtue of its Free $$ ness. I highly recommend going to free shows.
That sounds like so much fun! Love all of them! Sad I was away.
it is coming to the wolf trap in weekish
https://www.wolftrap.org/tickets/calendar/performance/18filene/0817show18.aspx
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Went to the Voodoo Threuxdown friday night in Baltimore. Missed Preservation Hall Jazz Band, due to a deluge keep us inside the house for awhile. Arrived in time for Galactic and then Trombone Shorty. It ws a really fun show made even more fun by virtue of its Free $$ ness. I highly recommend going to free shows.
That sounds like so much fun! Love all of them! Sad I was away.
it is coming to the wolf trap in weekish
https://www.wolftrap.org/tickets/calendar/performance/18filene/0817show18.aspx
Yes, its on Friday 8/17 when I will be on the Ted Rx Boat.
Only negative of the Threuxdown was that I forgot my ear plugs, and those horns vocals were a little piercing: bring protection if you are in the pavills.
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Went to Alex Lahey, pronoun, & Teen Mortgage on Wednesday night with Vas after winning the tix online. He is an Alex Lahey fanboi.
The show was really good, I liked pronoun a little more than Lahey, if only because she's a little more weird. Lahey is straight ahead pop-rock, and pronoun is more artsy. I will add that I only saw around 3 minutes of the Teen Mortgage dudes due to delay getting out of PowPow (the vegan plant-based asian rice bowl place that I am addicted to up the street). Seemed interesting, should've gotten there earlier.
Free shows are good.
This is a badly written review.
Having nothing to do with this review: Still gonna put in a plug for new fave Illuminati Hotties.
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I did not get sucked back into the cult (well, maybe just a little). Forgot how happy everyone is at a Phish show (yes, I realize most are under some sort of influence, but they were happy nonetheless).
My cousin gave me and my friend VIP deck tix, so we stayed under cover there instead of heading out on the lawn. Was an interesting place to see a show. Was like I was watching people watch the show while watching the show. ha.
Dude got a little grabby with me at the end, but my friend ran interference and it was the end of the show. Didn't let that ruin the evening though. Still, I don't understand that. I'm just handing with my girlfriend. Do not need you to wrap your hand around my waist and touch my ass. Ugh.
On the way to meet up with my friend's husband (who gave us a ride home), we walked through an entire courtyard of people with balloons. That has always made me so sad. It was weird.
Overall though, a really good show with some of my old favorites (Chalkdust Torture, Harry Hood, Piper, Big Fat Furry Creatures From Mars, Bathtub Gin, Prince Caspian). Funny too that they played 2001 when that was the last year I saw them. Glad I went, and also glad I'm not going to Watkins Glen...
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I am relieved.....now to get Yada’s dads report
;D
Guys just suck...sorry about that...it is embarrassing
Can you see band from deck or just hear?
I would have been happy to hear Harry Hood and Prince Caspian...two of my favorites
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You can see, but are definitely on the side and need to be along the railing to really see well. Luckily, that's where we were.
For a crowded show, it's worth it.
Yes, was glad that guy didn't show up until the end.
They played so many of my favorites. It was just so much fun.
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Dude got a little grabby with me at the end, but my friend ran interference and it was the end of the show. Didn't let that ruin the evening though. Still, I don't understand that. I'm just handing with my girlfriend. Do not need you to wrap your hand around my waist and touch my ass. Ugh.
Yada's father has a lot of explaining to do.
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Dude got a little grabby with me at the end, but my friend ran interference and it was the end of the show. Didn't let that ruin the evening though. Still, I don't understand that. I'm just handing with my girlfriend. Do not need you to wrap your hand around my waist and touch my ass. Ugh.
Yada's father has a lot of explaining to do.
Oh that is good
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I figured it was the same creepy dude who once started a thread titled "Do You Thing K8eebug Is Hot"
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Just goes to prove Smackie's Theory that nothing good EVER happens at a Phish show...
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Just goes to prove Smackie's Theory that nothing good EVER happens at a Phish show...
That's not true. Ostensibly, it ends eventually.
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i was going to say, "well, you get to leave..."
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Just goes to prove Smackie's Theory that nothing good EVER happens at a Phish show...
Lots of good. Just also one crappy thing.
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Lots of good. Just also one crappy thing.
Ah yes, the Harvey Weinstein defense team will be using this for sure, you know, because it worked so well for Bill Cosby.
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Lots of good. Just also one crappy thing.
Ah yes, the Harvey Weinstein defense team will be using this for sure, you know, because it worked so well for Bill Cosby.
although...it is lots of horrific/monstrous things and a few good things
seem to be a human perspective of Harvey/Bill actions
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Are we trying to ruin the post concert buzz? Poor form
Given jam band shows are overwhelmingly men it’s probably a much smaller number of women having to deal with this societal plague (although a hire percentage of female attendees)
Now that I am at a lot more shows sober and looking more for issues I do observe this behavior more...gross
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Are we trying to ruin the post concert buzz? Poor form
Given jam band shows are overwhelmingly men it’s probably a much smaller number of women having to deal with this societal plague (although a hire percentage of female attendees)
Now that I am at a lot more shows sober and looking more for issues I do observe this behavior more...gross
I think it would be really difficult to find a woman who's been to a bunch of shows who hasn't been grabbed at least once. Sadly, we are used to it.
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Are we trying to ruin the post concert buzz? Poor form
Given jam band shows are overwhelmingly men it’s probably a much smaller number of women having to deal with this societal plague (although a hire percentage of female attendees)
Now that I am at a lot more shows sober and looking more for issues I do observe this behavior more...gross
I think it would be really difficult to find a woman who's been to a bunch of shows who hasn't been grabbed at least once. Sadly, we are used to it.
By no means a #metoo moment...but I distinctly remember being at a punk show in the late 80's in NYC and some guy grabbed my suburban teenage ass
I was a little shocked and immediately joined in the pit to get away
I couldn't imagine what it would be like if that happened on a regular basis, not only at concerts but a work too
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Three Shows:
Tuesday: GBV at Ottobar: I had a headache pre-show, it didn't get better. Spent part of the show drinking water near the bar, and left at the Encore. Hung with Vas, Chatted with Bagley, Saw Hutch, but he doesnt remember/recognize me. Excellent Poster.
Friday: Ted Leo & Rx with Frankie Rose on a boat in NY Harbor. Beautiful Friday night on the boat. Bands play on the first deck, 2nd deck is for food and bev, and top deck is both the smoker's area and the best view of the city and statue of liberty. Hung out top deck during most of Frankie Rose, who seemed cool but out of place on this bill - synthy pop... As the sunset occurred, the statue of liberty lit up and that was fun to see.
Ted & Rx were great; but I admit to bias. Awkward fanboy moment: I wore my Titus Andronicus t-shirt, and, okay, I know that the drummer Chris Wilson is in both bands, but I didn't know that Patrick Stickes and RJ (Bass player from Titus) would also be onboard. So I ended up being the guy at the show wearing the t-shirt of the band partially playing the show and partially attending....dork. Afterwards, walked around 10 mins and found really good pizza at Melani Pizzeria on Rivington near Delancey. Two slices of quality Pizza and a drink - $5.
Saturday: Toured the 911 museum. I had been to the memorial before but not the museum. It was a grueling but quality and necessary experience. Randomly, high school friend who I remember driving me and my girlfriend to see elvis costello at forest hills tennis stadium (or was it Jones Beach... it may've been both) and who was killed at the North Tower, is featured in a display case on the main floor of the main room of the museum. Freaked me out. Finished the day at Pizza Suprema behind MSG; best traditional NY slices IMHO.
Saturday night we saw Tall Heights, Ben Folds, Cake at MPP. Hadn't seen BF in many years. This time he was backed by Tall Heights (cello, acoustic guitar, drums, and harmonica). Solid set of songs from Ben and this band from Ben's various incarnations. Cake were great when actually playing. John takes a lot of pauses between songs, and seems to proceed without a real setlist. He spends around 9 minutes mid-set giving away a sapling to a member of the audience. He ran out of time so MPP had to bring the houselights up and the sound volume down for the 2nd and final encore song: The Distance. The vibe here was that John has FU $, and is not all that interested in entertaining ....
PS: learned that the concrete areas above the pavillion seating will become boxes, and VIP "lawn" seats next year, accessible via elevator only.
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Gbv was great....
Damn sorry challenged...I have a terrible memory for names and faces....I do remember meeting at old 97s at Hamilton but you were wearing a suit.. just say hi next time...i’ll Get it eventually
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Gbv was great....
Damn sorry challenged...I have a terrible memory for names and faces....I do remember meeting at old 97s at Hamilton but you were wearing a suit.. just say hi next time...i’ll Get it eventually
No worries.
I wasn't feeling great, and going up to you amidst the loud GBV and yelling at you "I am Challenged!" didn't seem like a good plan.
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some serious bonin' in the boneyard last night
these guys sure know how to entertain
Great set list and audience.
I will say a mosh pit with a bunch of 40something balding pears is not a very dangerous place to be, but fun nonetheless
probably 2/3rds filled (even with all the free tix from the ticketbastard settlement)
Although personal HIGHlight for me was after the the show I went around back
and got to chat and share a J with "Dirty" Walter A. Kibby II
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Well played!!!
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some serious bonin' in the boneyard last night
these guys sure know how to entertain
Great set list and audience.
Agreed. Happy I got a chance to see those guys again.
Thought the sound was pretty lousy, though.
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Had a free ticket for fishbone, but bailed on the show. Played a board game with my kids instead. #oldage
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Had a free ticket for fishbone, but bailed on the show. #oldage
My too. Couldn't fight through the jetlag and the messed up redline.
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some serious bonin' in the boneyard last night
these guys sure know how to entertain
Great set list and audience.
Thought the sound was pretty lousy, though.
yes...I meant to mention that, but I agree the sound could have been waay better
Also on that note...why was the drummer facing the back of the stage...is that for the vocalist who get overpowered by the drums?
....and the messed up redline.
I know, WTF had no idea it was just going to end a galudet
They did have the bus shuttle, but that seemed like it would have taken another hour
had to pay for an Lyft, which was kinda expensive from there
kinda feel like my trip from UDC to Galudet should have been at a discounted too ...but alas there is probably a metro bitch thread
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Also on that note...why was the drummer facing the back of the stage...is that for the vocalist who get overpowered by the drums?
I saw them in `88 and Fish (the drummer) was set up like that. I think it has something to do with him being able to play with no distractions. At least last night he talked to the crowd, he used to never interact with the audience. The Oxymorrons were pretty intense as well. The sound was really bad, couldn't hear the sax or Kibby's trumpet and when Dowd sang, his mike was so long it was hard to hear him over the music. Though the sound did get better for the encore. I was glad to see the (almost) original lineup again and nothing but stuff from the beginning to "The Reality of My Surroundings" (one exception being "Alcoholic").
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Caught Mac DeMarco in LA last week. I've seen some insane shows in my day but that one may take the cake. He certainly lives up to his reputation.
Beach House was great as always. Sound could have been a little better but the set list was solid.
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Mac DeMarco sucks
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How were New Order? sound?
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they were great...long awaited and I feel they delivered
so glad they played the anthem, would have sucked at a big outdoor venue IMO
I didn't wear my ear plugs and was center stage about 1/2 way back and I thought the sound mix (and lights) were tight
Bernard's voice isn't the greatest to begin with, so vocals were kinda weak
Personally I really missed Hooky and his killer bass riffs that all those JD and early NO songs just ride on
There was a guy playing the notes, but they didn't have that bite and forward placement that for me was the core to that sound
the Low Life songs (Love Vigilantes!) were really the highlight and of course Temptation
thank god they didn't play World in Motion
They really mixed it up on Perfect Kiss and nailed it and turned it in to a rave up (crowd was so-so on a lot of the songs...may have been my placement)
They closed with Blue Monday into a killer Temptation and came on for a Joy Division encore Atmosphere->She's Lost Control->LWTUA
I do think they went a little overboard with the Ian images. I think it was merited...for a song. But again, I kept thinking of the other founding member who was in some of those photos. Blue Monday and Atmosphere sounded great, but I didn't think SLC and LWTUA were their best performances of the night (again no hooky and how they heck can you have LWTUA without that killer bass...and he even does a better job doing IC vocals too)
This does come off like a negative review, it really was a great show...I'm just particular when it comes to this band (and their bassist)
Edit...for got the Us :)
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LWTAA
Love Will Tear Us Apart
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Could that really have been the first New Order show in Washington DC since 1986???!?
Bernard introduced “Regret” talking about how long it had been and I don’t think he was talking about how long it had been since they played Columbia, MD which to a person from outside the US would never be considered DC even if it is in the same region
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The Jesus Lizard show last night...holy fucking shit...26 songs 3 encores, fucking relentless.
and while it was technically "sold out" I'd be curious as to how many tickets ended up not being used (as of yesterday afternoon there were 60 $6 tickets alone on stubhub in addition to all of the ones selling for more and the Facebook event page had plenty of ticket sale posts) as it was full but not nuts to butts uncomfortably full like most sold out Black Cat shows are, made for a far more enjoyable viewing experience.
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First Thursday was hot and buggy, so we only saw Mikaela Davis and Wild Child and a moment of Jackie Greene. Enjoyable, all.
Then, EZTV at Ottobar, who I really liked. Slightly low energy for me, but made up for with catchy guitar and harmonies and a fun Pretenders cover.
Ex Hex was usual goodness. Sprinkled in a few new songs off of the upcoming new record. Joe was kind enough to swipe me a poster off the wall. Met Haggis, as well.
Lindsay/Snailmail was in attendance, and looks exhausted from her worldwide touring/global domination.
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The Jesus Lizard show last night...holy fucking shit...26 songs 3 encores, fucking relentless.
and while it was technically "sold out" I'd be curious as to how many tickets ended up not being used (as of yesterday afternoon there were 60 $6 tickets alone on stubhub in addition to all of the ones selling for more and the Facebook event page had plenty of ticket sale posts) as it was full but not nuts to butts uncomfortably full like most sold out Black Cat shows are, made for a far more enjoyable viewing experience.
Loved loved LOVED this show. Probably my favorite that I've seen. And I saw them at the old club in December 1993. That was great, but this was just unreal. Agreed. Relentless. Shattering. Pummeling. I'd say that they are one of the most underrated bands ever. David Yow is like the bastard lovechild of Mark E. Smith, Iggy Pop, and Jim Morrison when he was drunk off his ass. And I mean that in a very positive way. And so great to finally meet you K8teebug!
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Great to meet you as well! Agreed. Was a fabulous show. Really needed that rock and roll in my face.
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The Jesus Lizard show last night...holy fucking shit...26 songs 3 encores, fucking relentless.
and while it was technically "sold out" I'd be curious as to how many tickets ended up not being used (as of yesterday afternoon there were 60 $6 tickets alone on stubhub in addition to all of the ones selling for more and the Facebook event page had plenty of ticket sale posts) as it was full but not nuts to butts uncomfortably full like most sold out Black Cat shows are, made for a far more enjoyable viewing experience.
Loved loved LOVED this show. Probably my favorite that I've seen. And I saw them at the old club in December 1993. That was great, but this was just unreal. Agreed. Relentless. Shattering. Pummeling. I'd say that they are one of the most underrated bands ever. David Yow is like the bastard lovechild of Mark E. Smith, Iggy Pop, and Jim Morrison when he was drunk off his ass. And I mean that in a very positive way. And so great to finally meet you K8teebug!
This is not a band that I'd ever want to sit around the house listening to (and I'd probably have dozens of obscenities directed my way if I did), but your review definitely made we want to see them live sometime. Thanks!
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I hit the Stone Throw down in RVA on Saturday. Despite the 90% prediction of rain, it didn't happen.
I arrived a bit late, so missed almost all of the Futurebirds. I heard the last song as I was approaching the venue, but they were off the stage by the time I reached the stage. I liked what I heard, I'll probably check them out at RNR in November.
Next up was Anitibalas. Before that came on, Stone Founder Greg Koch preached to his "Brothers and Sisters in Craft Beer", and then introduced the mayor, who introduced Antibalas by proclaiming, "Ladies and Gentleman, a very popular band, Antibalas." So good of him to give them such a ringing endorsement. Are they even very popular? Anyway, they were very good, first time seeing them and I enjoyed them. They left us with a message to practice "deep unconditional love."
Next up was No BS Brass Band. Upstart locals. Lots of horns like Antibalas, but a different sound. I didn't really care for them, and it made it worse that they had to follow Antibalas.
Finally DBT played. Not my favorite set ever by them, but they were solid as always. Patterson borrowed a line from Patti Smith, telling us the "Love each other, Motherfuckers." and also urged up to "Vote these assholes out of office."
I have to say, there were a lot of unloveable motherfuckers in the crowd. Does everyone in RVA smoke cigarettes? (A thousand people smoking tobacco and not one smell of weed.) Also, drunk, blobby out of shape 20somethings walking up and standing/dancing a foot from your face, even though it wasn't crowded. People swigging their $5 beers from a plastic cup, then throwing the cup on the ground when a recycling bin is 20 feet away. Sorry motherfucker, you don't get my deep unconditional love.
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and then introduced the mayor, who introduced Antibalas by proclaiming, "Ladies and Gentleman, a very popular band, Antibalas."
That's funny.
Does everyone in RVA smoke cigarettes?
I am literally the last person in RVA who does not smoke.
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Killing Joke was really fun. Love Like Blood was a nice treat
Jaz is such a kook, but looked to be having a great time, really getting the crowd amped up
there were some hardcore fans there...lot of young ones too
geordie's guitar sounded great and youth was pounding on the bass
Asteroid was tight
despite all the bordie attendance, I met none
going from a 40th anniversary tour to a 50th tonight with MC5
should go to Paul Simon this week for a 60th anniversary tour
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Agreed Killing Joke were great though personally I could have done without the low rent Marilyn Manson wannabe opener.
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I could have done without the low rent Marilyn Manson wannabe opener.
SHOTS FIRED, Maryland man’s son!
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Agreed Killing Joke were great though personally I could have done without the low rent Marilyn Manson wannabe opener.
got there for the last notes of their set...timed it perfectly
but nothing from Fire Dances? Revelations? Brighter than a Thousand Sus?
that was a big bummer IMO, those and nighttime were in heavy rotation in casa de teenage sidehatch
the bass was tweeked up a bit, I agree...
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Standing dead center about 6 people back I thought Youth's bass was a bit overbearing last night. When Geordie cut through he did sound good, but it wasn't often enough for me. Guess they were having monitor issues lat night?
Setlist was predicatbly heavy on the usual stuff with a couple of curveballs thrown in. Four from the debut but nothing from Fire Dances? Revelations? Brighter than a Thousand Suns? Extremities.....? I think "Asteroid" and "European Super State" may be two of my least favorites over their entire catalog.
Still....glad I went. I've never seen Jaz appear as happy as he did last night.
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Does everyone in RVA smoke cigarettes?
I am literally the last person in RVA who does not smoke.
2nd to last person.
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2nd to last person.
No, you do, you just don't know it yet.
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I really enjoyed the Killing Joke show but the sound sucked so much. :(
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Killing Joke were so so SO GOOD last night. Jaz was remarkably more active as a frontman than I thought he would be; in all of the videos I've seen of shows, he's seems pretty stationary, but not last night. And his demeanor during songs was so intense. Loved the setlist; highlights for me were The Wait, Butcher, Wardance, Asteroid, and Pandemonium. Would like to have seen more from mid-late 80s era, but they've got so much material with only so much time to play, I suppose.
I thought the audience was rather tame; I was towards the front, and was surprised there wasn't any moshing or anything (minus 5 people near the front). Seemed like everyone was just nodding along. It was kinda disappointing, especially when older hits like Requiem and Wardance were played.
Also thought the sound was good, or at least comparable to what I've heard in live recordings. I've been listening to XXV: The Gathering religiously since 2011, and the guitar and bass work sounded exactly like the recording.
I had a blast, and it was worth the eight year/two cancelled shows wait.
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Jesus Lizard in Philly was something....feral. I don't think I can unsee what I saw that night. Great show though!
Killing Joke was awesome. I was in the middle, about 5-6 rows back and it sounded lovely to me. The drums were immense! I heard the guitar and bass just fine as well. Jaz was a sight to behold. He looked so happy to be up on stage. He also looked quite daft as well. I was at their Philly show last time around and this show was WAY better! I was also bummed they skipped around their discography as they did that in Philly as well. I love all their records so it is hard to pick tracks but I would have liked to hear something from Democracy and/or Hosannas From The Basements of Hell. The S/T 2003 material fucking rocked though. I am surprised the crowd just stood there stiff. Closing with Pandemonium was rad. I also loved when Youth came out for the encore puffing on some weed and commented how Baltimore has great bud. What a character.
Agreed Killing Joke were great though personally I could have done without the low rent Marilyn Manson wannabe opener.
<PIG> was not my cup of tea for an opener either and he did remind me of Marilyn Manson quite a bit too. I had no idea who he was so I looked into him further and he is a founding member of KMFDM. He still plays with them on and off I guess. He has a long discography and worked with basically everyone in the industrial scene. Who knew! Maybe Manson was influenced by him?
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Can confirm.
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I'm sad that more people didn't attend MC50, though in the end it was a healthy turnout, but not as robust as it deserved. That being said, what a band. Wayne Kramer didn't disappoint, and I thought everyone else was phenomenal. So happy for Brendan Canty, who got a hero's welcome from the audience during band introductions. All in all, I just loved the show and I love the guys...really lovely, decent, smart people. Bombay, great to see you as always and I'll see you on Saturday!
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I'm sad that more people didn't attend MC50, though in the end it was a healthy turnout, but not as robust as it deserved. That being said, what a band. Wayne Kramer didn't disappoint, and I thought everyone else was phenomenal. So happy for Brendan Canty, who got a hero's welcome from the audience during band introductions. All in all, I just loved the show and I love the guys...really lovely, decent, smart people. Bombay, great to see you as always and I'll see you on Saturday!
was some serious rocking...Wayne was incredible. I hope I'm half as enthusiastic at 70! The band was tight
crowd was small, but fine with me.
Sound was good IMO...but had my earplugs in the entire time
also The Detroit Cobras rocked hard too
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Paul Simon was wonderful at Capital One on Friday night. It delivered every element people might desire in a Paul Simon farewell-tour gig, I thought. Paul was personable and energetic and brought along an excellent, sprawling band. He played the big hits (sans "Mrs. Robinson") and a few cool deeper cuts (loved "Can't Run But" in its string-heavy new-album arrangement).
Van Morrison at Jiffy Lube Live...a bit more complex. He sounded amazing, I thought, but obviously Van is not one for fan service in terms of either the set list or stage banter. And the people around me (in section 304) seemed miserable, only springing to partial life for "Moondance," "Brown Eyed Girl," and "Gloria." And many complained the entire damn time re: the (admittedly ornery) decision to not utilize the jumbo screens. I wish I sat closer and was able to lose myself a bit more in the show. But I love, love, love Van Morrison, and he definitely delivered a stirring performance.
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Paul Simon was wonderful at Capital One on Friday night. It delivered every element people might desire in a Paul Simon farewell-tour gig, I thought. Paul was personable and energetic and brought along an excellent, sprawling band. He played the big hits (sans "Mrs. Robinson") and a few cool deeper cuts (loved "Can't Run But" in its string-heavy new-album arrangement).
Van Morrison at Jiffy Lube Live...a bit more complex. He sounded amazing, I thought, but obviously Van is not one for fan service in terms of either the set list or stage banter. And the people around me (in section 304) seemed miserable, only springing to partial life for "Moondance," "Brown Eyed Girl," and "Gloria." And many complained the entire damn time re: the (admittedly ornery) decision to not utilize the jumbo screens. I wish I sat closer and was able to lose myself a bit more in the show. But I love, love, love Van Morrison, and he definitely delivered a stirring performance.
thanks for sharing all that.
did van have any merch?
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Paul Simon was wonderful at Capital One on Friday night. It delivered every element people might desire in a Paul Simon farewell-tour gig, I thought. Paul was personable and energetic and brought along an excellent, sprawling band. He played the big hits (sans "Mrs. Robinson") and a few cool deeper cuts (loved "Can't Run But" in its string-heavy new-album arrangement).
Van Morrison at Jiffy Lube Live...a bit more complex. He sounded amazing, I thought, but obviously Van is not one for fan service in terms of either the set list or stage banter. And the people around me (in section 304) seemed miserable, only springing to partial life for "Moondance," "Brown Eyed Girl," and "Gloria." And many complained the entire damn time re: the (admittedly ornery) decision to not utilize the jumbo screens. I wish I sat closer and was able to lose myself a bit more in the show. But I love, love, love Van Morrison, and he definitely delivered a stirring performance.
thanks for sharing all that.
did van have any merch?
I also caught both shows and agree with your post show banter. Both lived up to and exceeded expectations. We had 6th row seats for Paul Simon and 6th row* for Van, so we didn't have to worry about not seeing grumpy Van up close and personal. Incredible show, but that guy is one bitter old bastard, a stark contrast to the grateful, loving, Mr. Paul Simon.
*A combined total of nearly $1,100 in ticket prices** for less than $350 thanks to working the system.
**MSRP
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Paul Simon + Van Morrison
I also caught both shows and agree with your post show banter. Both lived up to and exceeded expectations. We had 6th row seats for Paul Simon and 6th row* for Van, so we didn't have to worry about not seeing grumpy Van up close and personal. Incredible show, but that guy is one bitter old bastard, a stark contrast to the grateful, loving, Mr. Paul Simon.
*A combined total of nearly $1,100 in ticket prices** for less than $350 thanks to working the system.
**MSRP
Oh snap...the force is strong on this one...I really should have tried to get to Paul Simon :(
wasn't willing to drop $75 for shitty seats
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Saw Paul Simon with Bob Dylan at Nissan back in 1996 (?) and still one of the best shows ever.
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I'm sad that more people didn't attend MC50, though in the end it was a healthy turnout, but not as robust as it deserved. That being said, what a band. Wayne Kramer didn't disappoint, and I thought everyone else was phenomenal. So happy for Brendan Canty, who got a hero's welcome from the audience during band introductions. All in all, I just loved the show and I love the guys...really lovely, decent, smart people. Bombay, great to see you as always and I'll see you on Saturday!
I saw MC50 play down here in Raleigh at Hopscotch....my third time seeing him. Would have preferred it in a club setting but dude is a national treasure....Setlist here was Kick out the jams front to back then I Can Only Give you Everything followed by Looking at You....
I've lived in Raleigh for 4 years now and this was my first time doing the full Hopscotch thing. Lineup was not amazing this year but fuck Raleigh is such a GREAT little town for this sort of thing with so many good venues within short walking distance of each other. It really is a perfect spot for a festival of this type. All the local clubs have free shows during the day, then the wristbands start at about 5:30 in the evening and last sets of the night are around 12:30. Highly recommended for anyone that wants to have a great weekend of music in an awesome town. I love my little city.
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Turns out Car Seat Headrest are neither of those things, but they are a really fine/fun live band. They bring with them a lighting barrage more suitable for an arena, which was very cool. Thanks to Bagley for the fine spot at the upstairs rail, and the helluva parking job.
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Graham Coxon at the Rock & Roll Hotel was a treat. Very intimate and relaxed and appealingly shambolic show. Lasted over two hours. He played two Blur songs ("Miss America" and "You're So Great"); a few covers (Blind Faith, Chas & Dave); and a lot from his solo records, particularly the End of the F***ing World soundtrack.
Very glad this tour happened.
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Very cool seeing Gail Ann Dorsey with Lenny....A really great player...I had not seen her in about 20 years...since she was in Bowie’s band
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Very cool seeing Gail Ann Dorsey with Lenny....A really great player...I had not seen her in about 20 years...since she was in Bowie’s band
how was lenny?
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He was really good....played everything I wanted to hear...sounded great...
I know he gets blasted a lot but he is a guilty pleasure of mine and am glad I finally got to see him...started full on with Fly Away and never let up...encore was a killer let love rule/ are you gonna go my way
Cool crowd...very international....
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I honestly had no idea who you guys were talking about until you mentioned "Let Love Rule." I remember buying that album the year it came out and having at least one friend make fun of me for doing so and I had no idea why.
His mom was on the Jeffersons. True story.
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His voice was just perfect on It ain’t over til it’s over
Actually thinking now he did not play mr cab driver which is a great cut
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speaking of Lenny and his family
his kid is going to be in the remake of High Fidelity as a tv show
https://consequenceofsound.net/2018/09/zoe-kravitz-high-fidelity/
the immediate question was where exactly the concept could go from here.
Sure, hipster gatekeepers who’re bad at dating and love will exist until time immemorial, but between Nick Hornby’s acclaimed 1995 novel and Stephen Frears’ beloved 2000 movie, the bases seemed to be pretty well-covered.
until the idea of a female lead in the Rob Gordon role became part of the equation.
For his part, the film’s star, John Cusack, is confident Disney will “fuck it up.”
I do think Cusack is right...but will hold judgement until its released
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speaking of Lenny and his family
his kid is going to be in the remake of High Fidelity as a tv show
https://consequenceofsound.net/2018/09/zoe-kravitz-high-fidelity/
the immediate question was where exactly the concept could go from here.
Sure, hipster gatekeepers who’re bad at dating and love will exist until time immemorial, but between Nick Hornby’s acclaimed 1995 novel and Stephen Frears’ beloved 2000 movie, the bases seemed to be pretty well-covered.
until the idea of a female lead in the Rob Gordon role became part of the equation.
For his part, the film’s star, John Cusack, is confident Disney will “fuck it up.”
I do think Cusack is right...but will hold judgement until its released
John Cusack= all around dick
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Billy Bragg has a great schtick about Lenny Kravitz being the product of a bunch of old Jewish record executives who live in an exclusive Long Island resort town called The Framptons. It's much funnier than I make it sound.
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I know, this is late . . . BUT DINOSAUR RULED. FUCKING, RULED. I, mean, come on . . . a new guitar each song. j playing bass for like the first time, I have ever seen live. opening with thumb!!! new songs, old songs. young people, old people. and I now love the black cat. I got right there at 10, sat in a huge line for ever. thought I would be in the back, due to size of line, but got in easy, got to the bar easy, got to a great spot easy. and pizza by the slice truck after the show. plus I enjoyed the people, directly behind me, who said fuck it . . . we smoking some hella weed, the second j started "feel the pain." it, was perfect.
meatball'd
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We been waitin
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Great John Vanderslice show at a house in Roland Park, Baltimore. Funny, weird, compelling performance. I highly recommend these house shows.
Also, he echoed Bagley's recommendation of NoName.
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Good good...what about mussels
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Good good...what about mussels
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Good good...what about mussels
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I think walkie was going to get food before the show and said something about mussels
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Saw Face to Face do an acoustic show at City Winery last night. Great sound, cool venue, but the area seems to be a little...edgy. That being said, I would consider going back there. Has anyone seen a show there before? That was my first time. A bit disappointing on the attendance, but the band put on a spirited and fun show.
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Good good...what about mussels
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I think walkie was going to get food before the show and said something about mussels
I assumed that is what you were referring to, but wanted to wait to respond. The place, St Arnolds, the one next to The Palm. To die for, hole in the wall. Rodenbach Grand Cru on tap. We had Italian mussels with sausage and peppers and mussels cooked in the Rodenbach. YASSSS GAWD! The best onion rings I have ever had!!! I love this place and will go here every,time I am in DC.
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Saw Face to Face do an acoustic show at City Winery last night. Great sound, cool venue, but the area seems to be a little...edgy. That being said, I would consider going back there. Has anyone seen a show there before? That was my first time. A bit disappointing on the attendance, but the band put on a spirited and fun show.
I wanted to go see j there, but was told never go anywhere near Gallaudet after dark.
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Thanks for the hot tip...m u s t go! Love mussels
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Thanks for the hot tip...m u s t go! Love mussels
just saw they have one up in cleavland park right down the street from work
will have to do the happy hour there soon
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Saw Face to Face do an acoustic show at City Winery last night. Great sound, cool venue, but the area seems to be a little...edgy. That being said, I would consider going back there. Has anyone seen a show there before? That was my first time. A bit disappointing on the attendance, but the band put on a spirited and fun show.
I wanted to go see j there, but was told never go anywhere near Gallaudet after dark.
No gonna lie. It felt a bit sketchy.
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Sketch has its pluses
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Well, I guess walky was the guy farting alllllll through the show the other night.
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God I hate people who do that? Lately it’s like every show
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God I hate people who do that? Lately it’s like every show
Farting? The worst was the Foo Fighters on Cinco de Mayo. Yowza. Waaaaaaaay too many refried beans consumed that night.
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God I hate people who do that? Lately it’s like every show
Farting? The worst was the Foo Fighters on Cinco de Mayo. Yowza. Waaaaaaaay too many refried beans consumed that night.
early contender for POTW
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FOOO FOOOOO FOOOOO
FOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
FOOOOOO FOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
FOO
FOOOOO
FOO
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Foo Farters
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Love. That's my name for them now.
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FOOO FOOOOO FOOOOO
FOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
FOOOOOO FOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
FOO
FOOOOO
FOO
So is this supposed to be a map of the GA pit with the length and intensity of Foo-tulence
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How, dare you accuse me of farting at a show. I, never.
You wanna know something that you could do that would really embarrass people who are doing it. In between songs when there is a quiet moment cascading around the room . . . Scream as loud as you can, Hey asshole, stop farting!
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You wanna know something that you could do that would really embarrass people who are doing it. In between songs when there is a quiet moment cascading around the room . . . Scream as loud as you can, Hey asshole, stop farting!
I've been at shows where some one screamed out something to the effect "who the F stinks so f'n bad...get the f out of the pit and take a shower"
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Dave Grohl seems like the kind of guy who have never farted, ever.
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Dave Grohl seems like the kind of guy who have never farted, ever.
I feel quite the opposite...I bet his farts have farts
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Dave Grohl seems like the kind of guy who have never farted, ever.
I feel quite the opposite...I bet his farts have farts
I guess my facetiousness was lost over the internet.
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Dave Grohl seems like the kind of guy who have never farted, ever.
I feel quite the opposite...I bet his farts have farts
I guess my facetiousness was lost over the internet.
Altho...word on the street is he uses flatulence enhancement
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The National were in excellent form at Merriweather. Compared to the Anthem show, Matt was far less inebriated. Solid set list; the usual "hits" with a few surprises (a Grateful Dead cover, an airing of the Alligator cut "Daughters of the Soho Riots"). They returned to their standard-but-always-epic finale, a sing-along of "Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks."
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Crazy opening songs by Jesus and the Mary Chain...3 out of first 4 were
Just like honey, head on and only happy when it rains...three of my favorites
Was it killsally or atomic front who thought JAMC sound sucked at 930?
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Jesus Christ, *one* song off of Psychocandy. And three off of Automatic. That is misguided.
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Crazy opening songs by Jesus and the Mary Chain...3 out of first 4 were
Just like honey, head on and only happy when it rains...three of my favorites
man that really hurt...as a large portion of my ticket purchase was for those three songs
but after dealing with printing issues and parking issues and just getting in the club issues I didn't get in until 8:40 to find out I missed all these gems
But the rest of their set was tight and it was fun to see them, they sounded great and were dialed in with the sound and light show
NIN was fun and intense...but kinda realized that I'm just not that big of a NIN fan
I'm Afraid of Americans (David Bowie cover) was great
Head like a Hole was on point (although was really hoping for more from PHM)
The Great Destroyer sounded awesome
and of course they closed with a pasionate Hurt
nothing from Bad Witch (which was fine by me)
The electricity bill must have been higher than normal...as those lights were SOO bright at times
Robin Finck was a monster on guitar and really enjoyed watching him just blast away and really add to the perfomance
Jesus Christ, *one* song off of Psychocandy. And three off of Automatic. That is misguided.
yeah...that Psychocandy show at 930 was so great, can't believe we only got one song
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Curious selections prioritizing later stuff..,
Reverence was great too but a couple of songs I was like “They got better than this...way way better and not just psychocandy”
They sounded so good to me. Jim Reid’s voice is ageless.
I echo Sidehatch: Am just not a NIN fan....respect for Treznor but his music does nothing for me...they put on a good show....The now mandatory at the Anthem from performer anti Trump rant was one of the better ones....
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....The now mandatory at the Anthem from performer anti Trump rant was one of the better ones....
Yeah...Trent said that the last time he was in DC he was invited by the president to come to the white house because he did the soundtrack for Before The Flood and they were doing a screening
no invites this time around
He said he tries to not get political, but he is just losing it lately with Trump and thanked the crowd for letting him scream and yell for two hours to get it out of his system...I think the crowd felt the same way
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He called things “disgusting”
It’s just funny...New York gets special guest artists joining act, LA gets movie stars or kardashians etc...both towns might get an extra long show for reviewers read nationally
In DC our “bonus” is an anti Trump joke, rant or whatever and some of the artists will apologize for talking about it but also tell you they can’t help it....
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In DC our “bonus” is an anti Trump joke, rant or whatever and some of the artists will apologize for talking about it but also tell you they can’t help it....
You forgot 'I grew up listening to all the Discord bands and it changed my life'
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DC Trump comment:rant happens much more often which makes sense...artists tend to be quite liberals and liberals are aghast
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I went to see Ali Wong last night. She is so fucking funny. I love her.
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Big Thief, was excellent, on Sunday night.
One of those quiet-audience paying rapt attention kind of nights.
Club was nearly sold out, or sold out.
Great performance.
Really glad I went.
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Big Thief, was excellent, on Sunday night.
Really glad I went.
had to deal with something and really bummed I had to miss this one
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That was some show last night.....top top notch
Thank you Captain Sidehatch for hosting pregame!
Nice seeing Keetebug, Dyecraig and Yada
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That was some show last night.....top top notch
Thank you Captain Sidehatch for hosting pregame!
Nice seeing Keetebug, Dyecraig and Yada
Great finally meeting all of you! Thanks for having us all, Sidehatch!
What a fucking night. Almost transcendent show. No one else like Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Warren Ellis just fucking kills. Sad I wasn't in the front, but was also glad I could watch the stage from above this time.
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Thank you Captain Sidehatch for hosting pregame!
Great finally meeting all of you! Thanks for having us all, Sidehatch!
Not a problem, I enjoy hosting
What a fucking night.
Had two parent teacher conferences starting at 8AM and was a little crispy...luckily they love my kids, so it went well and didn't have much to do
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Super fun Descendents gig last night...somehow I managed to shake off jet lag from traveling 19 hours back from Italy and still go to the show (well, I did sleep 4 hours on the plane)...damn layover in Amsterdam added a bunch of time. Anyway, I finally got to hear "Good Good Things" live, which made it all worth it.
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It bears mention that last nights Cave show and heck whole tour was dedicated to recently fallen bad seed Conway Savage from the picture displayed before they went on to piano chair not replaced with filling in by Ellis, Nick and very occasionally the vibes, bells etc player...
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Catching up:
Jason Narducy house show in Baltimore at Club603, was very much fun. Got to chat with Bearman, who is close personal friends with Jason.
Saves the Day and Kevin Devine was a no show for me due to Snow.
Wye Oak and Thor and Friends was great. Had never seen the WO folks, and they were really fun and percussive. Thor and Friends is an instrumental mostly marimba thing that I thought was going to be the suck, but was, instead really engaging.
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Catching up:
Jason Narducy house show in Baltimore at Club603, was very much fun. Got to chat with Bearman, who is close personal friends with Jason.
So great to see you...that show was SO fun. Really, one of my favorites of the year...I just find him so funny, engaging and sharp. And a great storyteller and musician. Ironically, I've never seen him in a living room setting. I've seen him open for Bob Mould and play a bunch with Bob...but the living room setup works really well for him. Great group of folks there too. The hosts are awesome.
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Catching up:
Jason Narducy house show in Baltimore at Club603, was very much fun. Got to chat with Bearman, who is close personal friends with Jason.
So great to see you...that show was SO fun. Really, one of my favorites of the year...I just find him so funny, engaging and sharp. And a great storyteller and musician. Ironically, I've never seen him in a living room setting. I've seen him open for Bob Mould and play a bunch with Bob...but the living room setup works really well for him. Great group of folks there too. The hosts are awesome.
Yeah, they're the best hosts; and Jason is so funny.
goodtimes!
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Dark Star Orchestra: Paramount, Huntington, NY.
Needed to get out of my mom's house and was able to go to this show and to catch up with a couple of high school friends. Saw the opening set, and it confirmed for me that this band, is not, my scene. The folks purposely attending, however, seemed to really be into the 17 minute version of little red rooster. Highlights: dudes in purple bear suits; and Little Vincent's Pizza down the block afterwards.
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Friday. Hold Steady/Bad Moves - Brooklyn Bowl - Bad Moves were really good, tight, catchy. Will see again for sure. Check out "Cool Generator" for an idea. THS was great, set of mostly more obscure songs.
Saturday. Hold Steady/Jay Gonzalez (AM Gold) - Brooklyn Bowl -Jay (from the Drive By Truckers) opened solo on keyboards and played classic rock songs and members of THS joined him. Fun. Sunday. THS was great for the finale of their home-stand. Great set, amazing energy.
Soccer Mommy/Ratboys - Metro Gallery - Ratboys were a surprise, fun high energy band. Soccer Mommy was good. Short-ish set, mostly with band, some solo. Enjoyed the band songs more.
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50th Anniversary Sweetheart of the Rodeo
Chris Hillman/Roger McGuinn w/Marty Stuart and the superlatives were superb last night at the Strathmore
My personal journey to the Byrds/Graham Parsons came via Uncle Tupleo. Back when there was just an infant of the internet of today, people got on list servs that you'd email back and forth about bands you loved.
Other than Hutch, I didn't know anyone who had any interest in Alt-Country. But the Postcard Listserv quickly turned me onto Whiskytown, the Old 97s, Bottlerockets, the Gourds, Marah, Blue Mountain, Freakwater and others.
But the thing I really got from that listserv was trading cassette tapes. One of my prize possessions was a poorly recorded tape (was actually a soundboard, but my copy, was a copy of a copy of a copy of a copy I guess) of Coffee Creek (http://www.factorybelt.net/cc.htm), a little side project that Jay, Jeff, Mike Heidorn and their Guitar tech Brian Henneman at Cicero's in St Louis (kinda their home base)
They did nothing but (mostly)country covers, but turned me on to music I'd never heard before in my life. Just fantastic selections like:
Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way? / Is Anybody Going to San Antone /Mendocino/ Wrote A Song For Everyone (Tweedy's only vocal, but awesome nonetheless)/ Do Re Mi. (This has to be one of my favorite Woody Guthrie Covers, used to sing my daughters to bed with this one)
But these three songs were always some of my favorites
You're Still On My Mind
Sing Me Back Home
Drugstore Truck Driving Man
I knew they loved GP and Sweetheart, but for some reason the originals never spoke to me as much as these mid-western guys in the 90's covering them. It was such a treat to hear some of these songs and my personal connection to them (and music in general)
The show was so good and we got treated with lots of banter too. Chris Hillman was easy to understand and thankfully he did most of the talking. He said it was true that he met GP in a bank (then he joked "cashing a trust fund check") and knew a little about him and asked him to audition...oddly enough they had him audition with jazz piano tunes, Roger loved it, and the rest is history
Roger said that he and GP wrote DSTDM (then GP left the band before recording it) in London to get revenge (in a song) about a DJ that hated and wouldn't play some of their new countrified tunes when the were recording SHOTR. Was also fun to hear about Mr. Tambourine Man and they way they originally planed to cover it (which the world is glad they didn't), then they treated us to the version everyone knows
I thought for sure we'd get a pun about the song One Hundred Years From Now...being only 50 years away now
For the last set they came out with So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star and joked how people always say "that's a great Tom Petty cover"
The Byrds had a connection with Tom Petty and ended the show with a little tribute to him.
So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star
King of the Hill which Roger McGuinn wrote with Tom
Great cover of Wildflowers
and a killer blue grassy version of Runnin' Down a Dream
no 8 miles high...but again, the only version I like is by Husker Du
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives put on a rocking 3 song set in the middle ...I'd catch him again in the future!
Oh and thanks again DotTheEyes for hooking me up with the ticket. First time at the Strathmore too...cool venue
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Thanks for the Sweethearts review. Was Chris Scruggs in the band?
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Thanks for the Sweethearts review. Was Chris Scruggs in the band?
nope, but Marty name dropped him at one point
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My personal journey to the Byrds/Graham Parsons came via Uncle Tupleo. Back when there was just an infant of the internet of today, people got on list servs that you'd email back and forth about bands you loved.
Other than Hutch, I didn't know anyone who had any interest in Alt-Country. But the Postcard Listserv quickly turned me onto Whiskytown, the Old 97s, Bottlerockets, the Gourds, Marah, Blue Mountain, Freakwater and others.
Sounds like a great time Hatch! To this day, the Uncle Tupelo shows at the old 9:30 remain as some of the best live shows I've seen. I, too dug the alt-country scene way back when. I had the pleasure of hanging out with Country Dick Montana of the Beat Farmers in front of the club after their set. Also saw Blue Mountain, Freakwater, the Long Ryders, Green on Red, Jason and the Scorchers, Rank and File amongst others at the old place. All great shows. MISS THOSE DAYS!
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Tupelo at the old 930... so jealous
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Tupelo at the old 930... so jealous
I was living in Baltimore at the time and thought about going to that show, but foolishly decided not to go. I did later catch Wilco at the Club in 1995.
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Thanks for the Sweethearts review. Was Chris Scruggs in the band?
nope, but Marty name dropped him at one point
Chris Scruggs was there, switching between upright and electric bass, acoustic guitar and, for the Sweetheart set, rocking the pedal steel with some lovely flourishes. And singing backup vocals as well. Kenny Vaughan on electric and acoustic guitars and BGVs, drummer Harry Stinson is a great singer, he can hit any note there is. The harmonies from all these guys were so rich and beautiful. This band really is fabulously superlative, Marty chose the right band name for sure.
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Thanks for the Sweethearts review. Was Chris Scruggs in the band?
nope, but Marty name dropped him at one point
Chris Scruggs was there, switching between upright and electric bass, acoustic guitar and, for the Sweetheart set, rocking the pedal steel with some lovely flourishes. And singing backup vocals as well. Kenny Vaughan on electric and acoustic guitars and BGVs, drummer Harry Stinson is a great singer, he can hit any note there is. The harmonies from all these guys were so rich and beautiful. This band really is fabulously superlative, Marty chose the right band name for sure.
my bad...he was awesome on pedal steel, I guess the name drop to say he was on stage
and yes Harry's vocals were fantastic
Kenny was one of my favorite parts too...
and this man knows how to sport a real nudie
(http://musicalbox.bloginky.com/files/kenny-vaughan2.jpg)
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Went to check out Dean Wareham and Cheval Sombre at le poisson rouge in NYC on Friday. Great show, and they made a really good LP together. The Galaxie 500 covers were amazing, and Dean played a few solo tunes as well, and they sounded terrific. I wish I had known about the secret "Galaxie 500" show that he did in Brooklyn Saturday night at Alphaville, but apparently it was really exclusive. It was Dean, Britta and his backing band doing Galaxie stuff. I saw a short clip and it sounded spectacular.
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I enjoyed the Gang of Youths show at 930 last night.
Really energetic front man and the drummer was a full on animal.
Shrunken club set up, so floor was fairly full, but not a well sold show.
Veggie Burger remains on-point at Food Food.
Tasty Burger is no longer in existence.
around 55 minutes Club to Towson which is the new normal.
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Phosphorescent
Devotchka
Can't believe you paid over $30 when tickets are currently $12 on StubHub space!
For which show? Paid $25 for Phosphorescent and haven't bought the Devotchka ticket.
Can't play the numbers game for tickets when babysitters are involved. Need the advance tickets to make definitive plans.
was originally a response in roll call....but seemed more appropriate here
had a new kid/concert experience
we didn't have tickets to the Jingle ball at Capital One Area last night
I'd dealt with no less than 10 scam artists trying to get a good deal on tickets...
there were easily 500 seats availble..with a ton on the floor in the back
So I knew we'd not get sold out, but ticket prices started at $60 for the 400s and went up to $250 ...face
but I was convinced I could get a better deal due to the tons of avilable seats and people just stuck with tickets
but for some reason the stubhub/seatgeek market wouldn't break at all
especially for 3 seats
I was a little shocked that all these seats were still available at 6PM with a show that started in 30 mins
I really thought some of those people with $250 tickets would say 'f-it I'd rather make $100 than lose $500'
but was constantly going back and forth between stubhub/seatgeek and some other brokers (most use the same data)
I got to imagine some of those seat were from people who some how got the tix for free, so not getting their money wasn't that big of a deal
what I didn't realize is that you can't buy tickets online via Ticketmaster an hour before the show start? (or something like that...as at 5:15ish I couldn't on my phone or desktop get tickets and doors opened at 630
so I couldn't get a guaranteed ticket and wasn't willing to pay more than face for a ticket...
So I stepped out of my comfort zone and was going to do it for the kids
I pack the two kids 12/9 in the car and we're just going to wing it on the mean streets of DC (this town used to be much sketcher at night)
I get down there and promptly was warned by one of the cap center staff to 'beware' of scalpers which my kids heard and I could tell sent shivers down their spines
I go to the box office and didn't talk to them yet as I saw a gaggle of scalpers
course they didn't have 3 in a row
they also knew the cheapest tix was $90 at the box office
did feel a little sketchy with my young daughters, dealing with an illegal transaction in broad daylight with cops no less than 50 yards away
especially after that foreshadowing from the security guy
There was definitely a bead of sweat on my brow as our tickets were scanned...
all ended well because there were 20% empty seats in our section
and paid off big time as I got dad of the year award smiles as they sang every note of all the acts
Show overall wasn't that bad...although probably couldn't see my self going for free...the things you do for love
Chainsmokers...the final act...was a major letdown IMO
all the guest vocals were just the studio tracks (c'mon get a good back up singer, jez)
and he did the Chris martin part poorly
they did have some crazy pyrotechnics...and being 10 rows away and up...we felt it
Sabrina carpenter...we actually know her stuff, but only caught the last 90 seconds of her set...nice red suit tho
Bazzi was really good and didn't realize I'd already heard some of his songs, #2 performance for me
NF was ok...surprised he can pack the anthem, his last two hits are fun, but ...most of the vocals were pre recorded(theme)!? He did come out in a cage and climbed all over it during his set, which I thought was a nice touch
bebe rexa was very good and really hammed it up with the crowd, not my thing but she delivered on what was expected
Shawn Mendez was probably the best performance of the night, tight band, great songs and he's kinda dreamy (kid quote)
G-eazy - I do/did like his song with Halsey Him and I ...but her part was just a studio track and it's almost half of the song, rest of his set was meh. he just annoys me, I guess that makes me blind to his raw talent?...but he's just not believable as the tough guy he acts like. NF was much more convincing
Meghan Tranior - I expected this to be my fav, but just wasn't that wow'd She had a great band and dancers, but just sounded thin. especially after g-eazy blew everyone ears out prior
Let both the kids sleep in and got hassled by both schools for bringing them in late
still ended up being kind of expensive, but we got decent seats and they had an awesome time (which is an awesome time for me even if I didn't love the bands)
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Given my wife's talent for turning a one minute rant about how much she hated the show into a 20 minute rant about how much she hated the show, as well as her love for tweener pop, it seems like that's the show she should have went to.
I loved the Phosphorescent show. No complaints from me. Except for the idiot dancing girl who repeatedly stepped on my foot and never apologized once.
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Phosphorescent
Devotchka
Can't believe you paid over $30 when tickets are currently $12 on StubHub space!
For which show? Paid $25 for Phosphorescent and haven't bought the Devotchka ticket.
Can't play the numbers game for tickets when babysitters are involved. Need the advance tickets to make definitive plans.
was originally a response in roll call....but seemed more appropriate here
had a new kid/concert experience
we didn't have tickets to the Jingle ball at Capital One Area last night
I'd dealt with no less than 10 scam artists trying to get a good deal on tickets...
there were easily 500 seats availble..with a ton on the floor in the back
So I knew we'd not get sold out, but ticket prices started at $60 for the 400s and went up to $250 ...face
but I was convinced I could get a better deal due to the tons of avilable seats and people just stuck with tickets
but for some reason the stubhub/seatgeek market wouldn't break at all
especially for 3 seats
I was a little shocked that all these seats were still available at 6PM with a show that started in 30 mins
I really thought some of those people with $250 tickets would say 'f-it I'd rather make $100 than lose $500'
but was constantly going back and forth between stubhub/seatgeek and some other brokers (most use the same data)
I got to imagine some of those seat were from people who some how got the tix for free, so not getting their money wasn't that big of a deal
what I didn't realize is that you can't buy tickets online via Ticketmaster an hour before the show start? (or something like that...as at 5:15ish I couldn't on my phone or desktop get tickets and doors opened at 630
so I couldn't get a guaranteed ticket and wasn't willing to pay more than face for a ticket...
So I stepped out of my comfort zone and was going to do it for the kids
I pack the two kids 12/9 in the car and we're just going to wing it on the mean streets of DC (this town used to be much sketcher at night)
I get down there and promptly was warned by one of the cap center staff to 'beware' of scalpers which my kids heard and I could tell sent shivers down their spines
I go to the box office and didn't talk to them yet as I saw a gaggle of scalpers
course they didn't have 3 in a row
they also knew the cheapest tix was $90 at the box office
did feel a little sketchy with my young daughters, dealing with an illegal transaction in broad daylight with cops no less than 50 yards away
especially after that foreshadowing from the security guy
There was definitely a bead of sweat on my brow as our tickets were scanned...
all ended well because there were 20% empty seats in our section
and paid off big time as I got dad of the year award smiles as they sang every note of all the acts
Show overall wasn't that bad...although probably couldn't see my self going for free...the things you do for love
Chainsmokers...the final act...was a major letdown IMO
all the guest vocals were just the studio tracks (c'mon get a good back up singer, jez)
and he did the Chris martin part poorly
they did have some crazy pyrotechnics...and being 10 rows away and up...we felt it
Sabrina carpenter...we actually know her stuff, but only caught the last 90 seconds of her set...nice red suit tho
Bazzi was really good and didn't realize I'd already heard some of his songs, #2 performance for me
NF was ok...surprised he can pack the anthem, his last two hits are fun, but ...most of the vocals were pre recorded(theme)!? He did come out in a cage and climbed all over it during his set, which I thought was a nice touch
bebe rexa was very good and really hammed it up with the crowd, not my thing but she delivered on what was expected
Shawn Mendez was probably the best performance of the night, tight band, great songs and he's kinda dreamy (kid quote)
G-eazy - I do/did like his song with Halsey Him and I ...but her part was just a studio track and it's almost half of the song, rest of his set was meh. he just annoys me, I guess that makes me blind to his raw talent?...but he's just not believable as the tough guy he acts like. NF was much more convincing
Meghan Tranior - I expected this to be my fav, but just wasn't that wow'd She had a great band and dancers, but just sounded thin. especially after g-eazy blew everyone ears out prior
Let both the kids sleep in and got hassled by both schools for bringing them in late
still ended up being kind of expensive, but we got decent seats and they had an awesome time (which is an awesome time for me even if I didn't love the bands)
Great review, would read again.
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Given my wife's talent for turning a one minute rant about how much she hated the show into a 20 minute rant about how much she hated the show, as well as her love for tweener pop, it seems like that's the show she should have went to.
I loved the Phosphorescent show. No complaints from me. Except for the idiot dancing girl who repeatedly stepped on my foot and never apologized once.
A little schticky/generic at times, but a good show nonetheless... nothing better than a lightly attended 930 show, a stark contrast to the butts to nuts Khruangbin show from Friday night!
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Khruangbin? What's the big deal about this band? Sure, there's a hot lady swinging her hips from side to side, but their music is pretty repetitive.
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Khruangbin? What's the big deal about this band? Sure, there's a hot lady swinging her hips from side to side, but their music is pretty repetitive.
I'm not sure there is a big deal? And my guess, they'll be gone in a few short years, I guess they're just riding the tide of success while they can... But yeah, dat bass player doh.
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I'm wondering why they are so popular....that's what I mean...is it the hot lady?
Khruangbin? What's the big deal about this band? Sure, there's a hot lady swinging her hips from side to side, but their music is pretty repetitive.
I'm not sure there is a big deal? And my guess, they'll be gone in a few short years, I guess they're just riding the tide of success while they can... But yeah, dat bass player doh.
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Khruangbin? What's the big deal about this band? Sure, there's a hot lady swinging her hips from side to side, but their music is pretty repetitive.
I'm not sure there is a big deal? And my guess, they'll be gone in a few short years, I guess they're just riding the tide of success while they can... But yeah, dat bass player doh.
another one sporting a 'nudie'
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DcPmwjtUwAEarj0.jpg)
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I'm wondering why they are so popular....that's what I mean...is it the hot lady?
Khruangbin? What's the big deal about this band? Sure, there's a hot lady swinging her hips from side to side, but their music is pretty repetitive.
I'm not sure there is a big deal? And my guess, they'll be gone in a few short years, I guess they're just riding the tide of success while they can... But yeah, dat bass player doh.
I think they have a cool unique sound which was the initial interest a few years ago... having eye candy + a killer band helps though. I can't think of any other band(s) that have their sound, so they're riding out a niche IMO. Do I listen to them daily or even often, no... but their sound is interesting and I think they're worth checking out. I've seen them a few times though and doubt I'll go again unless they play a festival or something.
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Khruangbin? What's the big deal about this band? Sure, there's a hot lady swinging her hips from side to side, but their music is pretty repetitive.
This was one of my wife's complaints about Phosphorescent, except she said the music was delivered by "ugly people she didn't want to look at."
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Must say your wife is quite the charmer
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Must say your wife is quite the charmer
Meh, she was just in one of her foul moods. I'm sure it happens to many working moms who usually fall asleep from exhaustion at 10pm but instead try to go to a show on a weeknight.
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Khruangbin? What's the big deal about this band? Sure, there's a hot lady swinging her hips from side to side, but their music is pretty repetitive.
This was one of my wife's complaints about Phosphorescent, except she said the music was delivered by "ugly people she didn't want to look at."
probably should have gone to Khruangbin instead
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Khruangbin? What's the big deal about this band? Sure, there's a hot lady swinging her hips from side to side, but their music is pretty repetitive.
This was one of my wife's complaints about Phosphorescent, except she said the music was delivered by "ugly people she didn't want to look at."
probably should have gone to Khruangbin instead
Or Charlie Puth. She did say that one of the songs were as good as a Charlie Puth song. She also wanted to know why I don't listen to music normal people listen to with songs about being horny and wanting to fuck.
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She also wanted to know why I don't listen to music normal people listen to with songs about being horny and wanting to fuck.
you'd think by now she'd realize you are not a normal person
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She also wanted to know why I don't listen to music normal people listen to with songs about being horny and wanting to fuck.
you'd think by now she'd realize you are not a normal person
Hell, you know it and you've never even met me!
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She also wanted to know why I don't listen to music normal people listen to with songs about being horny and wanting to fuck.
you'd think by now she'd realize you are not a normal person
Hell, you know it and you've never even met me!
bordie self-actualization!
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Mid show banter edition: got a free ticket to mumford and sons. Dude just said their first show waa at the birchmere, but more people came for the food than to see them play.
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(question for jules: is this an acceptable moment to bring up the "we're through the looking glass here, people!" thing?)
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(question for jules: is this an acceptable moment to bring up the "we're through the looking glass here, people!" thing?)
Oh yeah. Let it fly.
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I thought Mumford & Sons were good. Nice, U2- or Coldplay-style use of the space. Marcus Mumford has a terrific voice. Underrated band in certain circles.
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Last night's show at blackcat backroom: Clear Channel, Bad Moves, Hammered Hulls, was really fun.
Clear Channel, is not readily describable, but is a funky punk mix of craziness.
Bad Moves is sublime power pop, extremely catchy, some commonality with Ex Hex, but maybe "sweeter" vocals, and all 4 members sing. Probably my favorite new band (to me) of 2018.
Hammered Hulls was great, better than I expected straight ahead punk guitars and rhythm with Alec MacKaye mumbling vocals and stumbling around the stage.
It was Ahmad's birthday, and the club brought out a cake for him and the crowd sang HB to him. Bobby Boils (Bagley look-alike) was in the house and we got to chat. I explained a lot about music and how to better position it on NPR to him.
Last show for me at the backroom.
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Vegas Trip:
Puddles Pity Party -- :D :D :D :D
Van Morrisson -- :D :D :D :)
Doug Benson DLM taping: 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Sharon Van Etten was fun at the Club last night. My partner is short, so for the first time ever I went to the balcony. Definitely a different experience not to have the crowd energy. The main set really flew by and I could have had another 30 minutes when it was over. A good mix of new and old stuff, which I appreciated, because I've only gotten through the new record a couple of times so far. Solid, fun night, but not spectacular.
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Sharon Van Etten was fun at the Club last night. My partner is short, so for the first time ever I went to the balcony. Definitely a different experience not to have the crowd energy. The main set really flew by and I could have had another 30 minutes when it was over. A good mix of new and old stuff, which I appreciated, because I've only gotten through the new record a couple of times so far. Solid, fun night, but not spectacular.
I thought she sounded like a freed artist. My husband did not have the same opinion.
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I enjoyed the show, but synthy-darkness is not my favorite type of music. Bagley wasn't feeling it either. I think both of us preferred the opener.
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Sharon Van Etten was fun at the Club last night. My partner is short, so for the first time ever I went to the balcony. Definitely a different experience not to have the crowd energy. The main set really flew by and I could have had another 30 minutes when it was over. A good mix of new and old stuff, which I appreciated, because I've only gotten through the new record a couple of times so far. Solid, fun night, but not spectacular.
I thought she sounded like a freed artist. My husband did not have the same opinion.
The only other time I've seen her was opening for the Bad Seeds, and she seemed WAY more comfortable this time around.
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I enjoyed the show, but synthy-darkness is not my favorite type of music. Bagley wasn't feeling it either. I think both of us preferred the opener.
We went for the opener. I hope she comes around again soon.
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Really wanted to go to that but I just don't care for her new album. It's cetainly good for what it is - just not my cup of tea.
I really like everything else she has done, though.
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Friday Night
We went for Pizza at Union Stage, which was hosting a sold out Bryce Vine show which attracted a demographic of young women different than that at the DBT show.
Then we got the BOGO tix at Box office, said hi to Hutch on the way in and went to the show.
I did not especially care for Erika Wenenstrom.
Was my first time seeing Lucinda. She was great, and her guitar-player was really outstanding. I think she went over her allotted time. Not sure. But played from 8:45 to 10:05ish.
Truckers went on around 10:30 and played until midnight. They were solid, but this was not a set with a lot of my favorites, and I was very tired and hot by around 11:30, making it difficult to stick it out to the end.
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I was very tired and hot by around 11:30, making it difficult to stick it out to the end.
would it be fair to say that you were... challenged?
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Friday Night
We went for Pizza at Union Stage, which was hosting a sold out Bryce Vine show which attracted a demographic of young women different than that at the DBT show.
Then we got the BOGO tix at Box office, said hi to Hutch on the way in and went to the show.
I did not especially care for Erika Wenenstrom.
Was my first time seeing Lucinda. She was great, and her guitar-player was really outstanding. I think she went over her allotted time. Not sure. But played from 8:45 to 10:05ish.
Truckers went on around 10:30 and played until midnight. They were solid, but this was not a set with a lot of my favorites, and I was very tired and hot by around 11:30, making it difficult to stick it out to the end.
I actually saw this show quite differently.
I thought Erika was very good, she would have been fantastic if she had a full band.
I thought Lucinda was embarrassingly bad. Her voice, which has never been strong, is fucking shot. Her rambling stage banter is embarrassing (see the stage banter thread). Her reading all of her own songs off of sheet music is embarrassing. Only her crack band makes her live show listenable.
I too was so fucking tired by the time DBT took the stage there was no way I was truly going to enjoy it. I didn't really care for the setlist, if I have to hear that Goode Field Road one more time I'm going to punch a wall. They played a few tracks that made me smile. I though I was leaving early, but based on the setlist I saw online, it was actually the last song.
This was my first Anthem show and I can't say I'll be clamoring to come back....but probably will for Shakey Graves/Dr. Dog. Damn that have some crack security...they actually made me take off my winter hat and turn it inside out in addition to making me unzip every single zipper right down to the tiniest of pockets on my backpack.
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I was very tired and hot by around 11:30, making it difficult to stick it out to the end.
would it be fair to say that you were... challenged?
:D :D
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Friday Night
We went for Pizza at Union Stage, which was hosting a sold out Bryce Vine show which attracted a demographic of young women different than that at the DBT show.
Then we got the BOGO tix at Box office, said hi to Hutch on the way in and went to the show.
I did not especially care for Erika Wenenstrom.
Was my first time seeing Lucinda. She was great, and her guitar-player was really outstanding. I think she went over her allotted time. Not sure. But played from 8:45 to 10:05ish.
Truckers went on around 10:30 and played until midnight. They were solid, but this was not a set with a lot of my favorites, and I was very tired and hot by around 11:30, making it difficult to stick it out to the end.
I actually saw this show quite differently.
I thought Erika was very good, she would have been fantastic if she had a full band.
I thought Lucinda was embarrassingly bad. Her voice, which has never been strong, is fucking shot. Her rambling stage banter is embarrassing (see the stage banter thread). Her reading all of her own songs off of sheet music is embarrassing. Only her crack band makes her live show listenable.
I too was so fucking tired by the time DBT took the stage there was no way I was truly going to enjoy it. I didn't really care for the setlist, if I have to hear that Goode Field Road one more time I'm going to punch a wall. They played a few tracks that made me smile. I though I was leaving early, but based on the setlist I saw online, it was actually the last song.
This was my first Anthem show and I can't say I'll be clamoring to come back....but probably will for Shakey Graves/Dr. Dog. Damn that have some crack security...they actually made me take off my winter hat and turn it inside out in addition to making me unzip every single zipper right down to the tiniest of pockets on my backpack.
Having never seen LW, I thought that's just what one gets with her at this point, and I liked it, road weary voice, etc. Will check out Erika with band online.
I think that there would have been more DBT, but there is a curfew? Hutch will know.
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Well that is what one gets with Lucinda these days....it’s actually like her current albums...the cracked voice and drunken drawl...some hate it and some don’t mind....I don’t mind....some people have for sure expressed concern about her health
She suffers from serious stage fright so I think the lyrics are there because of that
It was the same at Ramshead Live a few years ago
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Well that is what one gets with Lucinda these days....it’s actually like her current albums...the cracked voice and drunken drawl...some hate it and some don’t mind....I don’t mind....some people have for sure expressed concern about her health
She suffers from serious stage fright so I think the lyrics are there because of that
It was the same at Ramshead Live a few years ago
To clarify, I appreciate Lucinda's voice when I'm driving, or when I'm sitting on the sofa surfing the net. Or when I'm sitting at the Lincoln. It was just hard to take standing in a crowded oversized convert hall, after getting up before 6am, running five miles at lunch, having three beers after work, and walking to the venue.
It's also hard to listen to her when I try to play her at home or in the car and my wife repeatedly tells me what garbage Lucinda is and how could I like that and not Ariana Grande or Charlie Puth, who have so much better voices. I usually prefer to listen to Lucinda when I'm alone. :)
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Does anyone know what the scoop was about the Cherry Glazerr show last night? It was somehow my first time at U Street Music Hall. I've been going to shows for almost 30 years, and this was the first time I literally could not hear the singer at all, no matter where I was standing in the venue. I'm guessing you literally had to be in the most very front and center.
Sound is not always amaze everywhere, but I can at least HEAR the band (which, frankly is what we all pay for.) Is this normal at U Street or was it the band's sound person's first day ever at a sound board?
There were some guys in front of me who were kicked out for yelling "turn up the mic" by the tour manager.
Bummed as I was looking forward to that show and had gotten it as a Christmas present for my husband.
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Does anyone know what the scoop was about the Cherry Glazerr show last night? It was somehow my first time at U Street Music Hall. I've been going to shows for almost 30 years, and this was the first time I literally could not hear the singer at all, no matter where I was standing in the venue. I'm guessing you literally had to be in the most very front and center.
Sound is not always amaze everywhere, but I can at least HEAR the band (which, frankly is what we all pay for.) Is this normal at U Street or was it the band's sound person's first day ever at a sound board?
There were some guys in front of me who were kicked out for yelling "turn up the mic" by the tour manager.
Bummed as I was looking forward to that show and had gotten it as a Christmas present for my husband.
That's such a shame. I've seen them a few times, ALWAYS enjoyed them live. I couldn't make the show because I got stuck working, now I feel less bad.
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Can't win 'em all (but can usually hear 'em all :) )
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So I heard our beloved boardie C & C had pizza with Peter Buck before the Eyelids show Monday night. Then was treated to a rousing set with Buck sitting in with the band as they tore thru their catalogue plus some REM chestnuts....
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So I heard our beloved boardie C & C had pizza with Peter Buck before the Eyelids show Monday night. Then was treated to a rousing set with Buck sitting in with the band as they tore thru their catalogue plus some REM chestnuts....
Making things up again, Bagwan.
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So I heard our beloved boardie C & C had pizza with Peter Buck before the Eyelids show Monday night. Then was treated to a rousing set with Buck sitting in with the band as they tore thru their catalogue plus some REM chestnuts....
Making things up again, Bagwan.
This is what happened to c&c after the show A man suspected of setting fire to the D.C. pizzeria at the center of the false "Pizzagate" conspiracy theory has been arrested after a caught-on-camera brawl with officers at the Washington Monument. (https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Arson-at-Comet-Ping-Pong-Arrested-Fight-With-Police-Washington-Monument-505843621.htm)
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So I heard our beloved boardie C & C had pizza with Peter Buck before the Eyelids show Monday night. Then was treated to a rousing set with Buck sitting in with the band as they tore thru their catalogue plus some REM chestnuts....
Making things up again, Bagwan.
This is what happened to c&c after the show A man suspected of setting fire to the D.C. pizzeria at the center of the false "Pizzagate" conspiracy theory has been arrested after a caught-on-camera brawl with officers at the Washington Monument. (https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Arson-at-Comet-Ping-Pong-Arrested-Fight-With-Police-Washington-Monument-505843621.htm)
FAKE NEWS and Bad Link is no way to go through life Hatch
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2 weekend shows:
Saturday. Bad Moves, Bad Bad Hat, Beths at Union Stage. I loved Bad Moves. I enjoyed Bad Bad Hats. I am tired and old, so we left mid Beths, and didn't really get a flavor. I do enjoy the pizza at US. Also, the fancy toast place: "Toastique" nearby was good for preshow quick dinner.
Sunday. Baccahe, War on Women at Windup. Braved the freezing rain, and saw these bands with the forum crew of VD, Ahmad, and Kilsals. I enjoyed Bacchae, I really loved WOW, hardcore, and hardcore feminist stuff, with a brilliant frontwoman. Actual rockstar vibe. No food.
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Saturday. Bad Moves,
Also, the fancy toast place: "Toastique" nearby was good for preshow quick dinner.
guess you didn't get there early enough to catch the fireworks...had the whole clan of hachables down there for that ...didn't go to the show
I do love that toastique place, the avocado smash with a runny fried egg is now my favorite breakfast of all time.
BTW...Pearl Street Dive has some good burgers/tater-tots that are wallet friendly
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Saturday. Bad Moves,
Also, the fancy toast place: "Toastique" nearby was good for preshow quick dinner.
guess you didn't get there early enough to catch the fireworks...had the whole clan of hachables down there for that ...didn't go to the show
I do love that toastique place, the avocado smash with a runny fried egg is now my favorite breakfast of all time.
BTW...Pearl Street Dive has some good burgers/tater-tots that are wallet friendly
Ah, the whole brood of hatchlings!? Sorry I missed that. Had no idea that there were fireworks. Got down there at around 6:30.
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Saturday. Bad Moves,
Also, the fancy toast place: "Toastique" nearby was good for preshow quick dinner.
guess you didn't get there early enough to catch the fireworks...had the whole clan of hachables down there for that ...didn't go to the show
I do love that toastique place, the avocado smash with a runny fried egg is now my favorite breakfast of all time.
BTW...Pearl Street Dive has some good burgers/tater-tots that are wallet friendly
Ah, the whole brood of hatchlings!? Sorry I missed that. Had no idea that there were fireworks. Got down there at around 6:30.
Not sure how you missed them as they started at 615 and were kinda loud
early for FW show, but it was overcast so it worked out
original start time was 5:45, which I felt was a tad early in the daylight
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Saturday. Bad Moves,
Also, the fancy toast place: "Toastique" nearby was good for preshow quick dinner.
guess you didn't get there early enough to catch the fireworks...had the whole clan of hachables down there for that ...didn't go to the show
I do love that toastique place, the avocado smash with a runny fried egg is now my favorite breakfast of all time.
BTW...Pearl Street Dive has some good burgers/tater-tots that are wallet friendly
Ah, the whole brood of hatchlings!? Sorry I missed that. Had no idea that there were fireworks. Got down there at around 6:30.
Not sure how you missed them as they started at 615 and were kinda loud
early for FW show, but it was overcast so it worked out
original start time was 5:45, which I felt was a tad early in the daylight
Got there at 6:30 appears to be how we missed the FW!
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The Glenstone museum was pretty terrific, I gotta say
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Saturday. Bad Moves,
Also, the fancy toast place: "Toastique" nearby was good for preshow quick dinner.
guess you didn't get there early enough to catch the fireworks
. Got down there at around 6:30.
Not sure how you missed them as they started at 615
Got there at 6:30 appears to be how we missed the FW!
I feel like they went on for 30 mins, but could be wrong
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The Glenstone museum was pretty terrific, I gotta say
on my list...being in Potmac MD is a big negative, but planing on making it out there
did you put the Stoner in GlenSTONE
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Oh yeah, I went with my gf and we were baked as bread. It was super cool to float around the various rooms and look at art.
And while I understand they're going for something "artistic" with the architecture, we laughed often at how inefficiently the space is used. Like there's one enormous room with marble ceiling and floor and the only thing in it are three small plaques on different walls with dates of various moon landings. That was literally the only thing in there. And there were numerous examples of, did this particular art really warrant an entire room dedicated to it?
But it's free and they had a hundred umbrellas available at no cost since going to this thing involves a fair amount of walking, and we went yesterday so the umbrellas were quite welcome.
Only blower is you can't take photos indoors. I've become quite fond of taking pictures of art while looking at them.
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It is a long-ass drive too. Took almost an hour to get there from Cap Hill.
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I sent an email saying my favorite Weezer song was Teenage Dirtbag
Didn't know this, but Wheatus did appear last week in DC, same night as Weezer, and played Teenage Dirtbag.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD8qj1FmSEs#action=share (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD8qj1FmSEs#action=share)
Could you imagine Wheatus being the kind of band that refused to play their hit?
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Only blower is you can't take photos indoors. I've become quite fond of taking pictures of art while looking at them.
Go full on Winceslaus Hollar and etch renderings of the art right there in the museum just to stick it to them.
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It is a long-ass drive too. Took almost an hour to get there from Cap Hill.
Relaxer and I almost assuredly crossed paths at Glenstone on Sunday. I took advantage of the crap weather to drop by at 3:00.
I highly recommend it, but the best part of the place is the big outdoor pieces, so it is worth picking a nice day. Tickets are a pain in the ass but people throw them back so if you keep checking I've generally been able to make it work out.
The expansion is pretty impressive. It would definitely be one of my top picks for anyone coming in from out of town.
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cool...I saw a free Julia Holter show there couple years ago...
The Glenstone museum was pretty terrific, I gotta say
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cool...I saw a free Julia Holter show there couple years ago...
The Glenstone museum was pretty terrific, I gotta say
That sounds pretty amazing. Was it in the main gallery, or outside somewhere (The old main gallery)?
They had a movie screening a couple months back but tickets were gone real fast.
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It was inside the main gallery...
cool...I saw a free Julia Holter show there couple years ago...
The Glenstone museum was pretty terrific, I gotta say
That sounds pretty amazing. Was it in the main gallery, or outside somewhere (The old main gallery)?
They had a movie screening a couple months back but tickets were gone real fast.
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Dayummm seeing Julio Holter there would be awesome.
And honestly, getting tickets was easy, it just involved a long wait. Go on their website and scroll the calendar forward a month and get your tickets. Then kick back and forget all about it until you get an email the week before saying "YOU'RE GOING TO GLENSTONE HOMEY!!!!!!!!!!"
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I went to see Aurora last night...not the usual type of show I go to, but a friend was working for the tour so I went to check it out. All I can say is she's easily one of the best vocalists I've ever seen. At age 22, she reminds me of Kate Bush with the soulfulness of Leonard Cohen, the ethereal range of Liz Fraser and the pop sensibility of one of her contemporaries (like Robyn). She has an old soul. She's someone that I suspect will be around for a long, long time. Her fans are clearly starstruck and her songs really hit deep. So much power in her performance, and she told me she's only been singing for five years. I need to listen to her recorded music more closely, but in concert she could reduce people (and did) to a blubbering mess of a puddle. She's that good. Phenomenal show.
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loved the show ;)
even better than the last 930 show.
great stage design, too.
I went to see Aurora last night...not the usual type of show I go to, but a friend was working for the tour so I went to check it out. All I can say is she's easily one of the best vocalists I've ever seen. At age 22, she reminds me of Kate Bush with the soulfulness of Leonard Cohen, the ethereal range of Liz Fraser and the pop sensibility of one of her contemporaries (like Robyn). She has an old soul. She's someone that I suspect will be around for a long, long time. Her fans are clearly starstruck and her songs really hit deep. So much power in her performance, and she told me she's only been singing for five years. I need to listen to her recorded music more closely, but in concert she could reduce people (and did) to a blubbering mess of a puddle. She's that good. Phenomenal show.
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Anyone else go to Flesh Eaters and Porcupine? I had a great time, but who doesn't have a great time hanging out and drinking with Greg Norton and Kim Thayil? The evening got a bit blurry, but the Gun Club cover shredded.
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Had a fun '90s weekend at Teenage Fanclub on Saturday; and then Pixies/Weezer on Sunday.
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Anyone else go to Flesh Eaters and Porcupine? I had a great time, but who doesn't have a great time hanging out and drinking with Greg Norton and Kim Thayil? The evening got a bit blurry, but the Gun Club cover shredded.
No unfortunately not Bearman. Didn't think the show was a good fit for my wife. However, my friend saw the "post punk jazz rockabilly" show in NYC last night and had a great time but said that Chris' vocals were all over the place. Bonebreak on vibes was a highlight! ....and Porcupine rocked!
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Had a fun '90s weekend at Teenage Fanclub on Saturday; and then Pixies/Weezer on Sunday.
Yes, I was NOT enjoying the social media this weekend from my DC colleagues...
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Saw the Pixies in Philly a week ago. It was a headlining show and I've been seeing them since 1990...I'd say it was maybe in the top 3 or 4 shows of theirs that I've seen, and I've seen a lot. Absolutely phenomenal. I love Kim Deal, but technically Paz is a better musician. Kim is a great songwriter, and I am not discounting her charms and aura (which you can't replace). But I think Paz makes them play better honestly. It was the perfect blend of some new tunes, but a LOT of older stuff I haven't heard in a while. "Motorway to Roswell" was a highlight.
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Finally made it to a show at Union Stage this past weekend. Liked the venue. Thought the sound was excellent.
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Last minute decided to visit RoFo Arena to see An Evening with Fleetwood Mac last night.
AMA
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Saw them with Weezer in Baltimore. Thoroughly enjoyed the Pixies...wish it was in a smaller club-sized venue.
Saw the Pixies in Philly a week ago. It was a headlining show and I've been seeing them since 1990...I'd say it was maybe in the top 3 or 4 shows of theirs that I've seen, and I've seen a lot. Absolutely phenomenal. I love Kim Deal, but technically Paz is a better musician. Kim is a great songwriter, and I am not discounting her charms and aura (which you can't replace). But I think Paz makes them play better honestly. It was the perfect blend of some new tunes, but a LOT of older stuff I haven't heard in a while. "Motorway to Roswell" was a highlight.
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and? Curious to hear how Mike Campbell fit in
Last minute decided to visit RoFo Arena to see An Evening with Fleetwood Mac last night.
AMA
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and? Curious to hear how Mike Campbell fit in
Last minute decided to visit RoFo Arena to see An Evening with Fleetwood Mac last night.
AMA
Mike was great. Total rock star. We were sitting side stage on his side of the stage and he hammed it up to our section. He sang on Oh Well, an old Peter Green song that evidently Tom Petty used to cover. The band also plays Free Fallin' while a video montage honoring Tom Petty shows on the screen.
Like you, I was also at the Wixies/Peezer show the previous Sunday. The lines to get into RoFo Arena were 10x worse for FMac.
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Spur of the moment decision to catch Swervedriver and Failure last night. Quite enjoyable pairing. There were clear camps for both bands. Appeared to me like a decent amount left before Failure took the stage.
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That's a shame, though I really don't like their new album at all.
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This is for the very small number of you with whom I am not already linked via Instagram.
Quick NYC trip banter.
Pizza Suprema behind MSG, always great. Crust is thin, sauce is tangy, cheese is cheesy.
The Vessel at Hudson Yards is a merger of art and commerce designed to draw tourists west of Times Square. It works.
Central Park Duck: was absent for the weekend.
Momofuku Noodle Bar at the Time Warner Center/Columbus Circle beforehand. Terrific dinner of the shrimp buns, mushroom buns, big eye tuna crudo, and seared scallops.
My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center. Truly great and memorable songs, performed flawlessly and passionately. Tremendous sets and costumes. To paraphrase a standout number from the show: "Get thee to the show ontime."
I will see myself out.
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I saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2 weeks ago. I was really against even reading the book, but my friend was working on it, so I took advantage to cheap(er) house seats. I loved it. Interesting to see Harry Potter on the stage, and it definitely didn't feel like my sister and I were there for 6 hours. In between, went for ramen at Ippudo, which never disappoints.
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Billy Idol/Steve Stevens show was fun in spite of the fact that we had assholes next to us and behind us and security did jack shit about the cunts filling up the aisles down front to shoot pictures/video the entire show
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I saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2 weeks ago. I was really against even reading the book, but my friend was working on it, so I took advantage to cheap(er) house seats. I loved it. Interesting to see Harry Potter on the stage, and it definitely didn't feel like my sister and I were there for 6 hours. In between, went for ramen at Ippudo, which never disappoints.
I loved it too. Went in with negative to zero expectations. Thai in between.
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BSO? my boyfriend played the piano parts (about 20 notes) ;D
I saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2 weeks ago. I was really against even reading the book, but my friend was working on it, so I took advantage to cheap(er) house seats. I loved it. Interesting to see Harry Potter on the stage, and it definitely didn't feel like my sister and I were there for 6 hours. In between, went for ramen at Ippudo, which never disappoints.
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The play on broadway...but cool about your BF!
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BOCC
I only saw 1/2 of opener, Christian Lee Hutson, but I liked what i saw/heard.
Other than the first song, which didnt land with me, I really liked lalalala and slugs (which is lalalala and the opener).
BOCC were really fun, and i found it to be a joyful union of the 2 principals. The guitar work of Hutson in BOCC was also stellar.
I hung with Bagley, did not see Vas or Hatcher, although internet evidence suggests that they were present.
Saw Phoebe at trader joe's before the show, and had awkward fan/artist interaction, which is my specialty (apparently).
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Agree with C&C 's overall appraisal of last night's Black Cat festivities above. The highlight for me was how Conor transformed Phoebe's somber lament "Funeral" into a fuzz-laden, angry/cathartic rocker.
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BOCC
I really liked lalalala
BOCC were really fun, and i found it to be a joyful union of the 2 principals. The guitar work of Hutson in BOCC was also stellar.
two times at the Cat to see the ladies in the last 7 days
Caught sold out Lucy D and it was a fun show, but I really love the rockers on No burden and they've dropped them from their live sets
We did get two brand new songs and an Edith Piaf La vie en rose
Night Shift was particularly rocking
So it's good she's becoming more popular...not sure I enjoyed the crowd singing (and sometimes overpowering her) on nearly every song
BOCC
this was such a gem of a show. I enjoyed it from start to finish. They sounded great, had great chemistry on the stage and added some rockers to counter balance the slow ones
The cover of "can't hardly Wait" was great and reminded me what a great songwriter Paul is...god why don't thy just milk it some more and play what the fans would love to hear, I just don't understand why they (or just him) doesn't tour?
I really enjoyed the reworking of the two Bright Eyes songs: Lua and Easy/Luck/Free with Phoebe on vocals
Caught half of Lala Lala and really liked their stuff
Didn't run into the many bordies who were there...but I got a good spot in the center and just didn't move the whole show
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Loved loved loved Charlotte Gainsbourg at 930 last night...very dance / EDM upbeat music from new album...kinda Daft Punk/Moroder....
Only issue was it started at 830 and ended before 10.....oh well
Has nobody noticed on this board that you can no longer run a tab at 930?!? It’s like Anthem where you have to pay drink by drink or use an App (Rome?) to run a tab
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Loved loved loved Charlotte Gainsbourg at 930 last night...very dance / EDM upbeat music from new album...kinda Daft Punk/Moroder....
Only issue was it started at 830 and ended before 10.....oh well
ditto...great show, meh attendance and audience interest
crowd really loved her cover of her Dad's song to her Charlotte for Ever (and closing with Lemon Incest)
also great cover of Runaway by Kanye West
Moroder should get royalties from her show...
I was fascinated by the knob turner dude on stage
this gif doesn't really do him justice, but he was frantically turning nobs on this strange vertical set of things that go 'beep' all night long
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/lMa1oe7T7PkYxfuzR4mhSjgaPnKFAf2OhDq27eMCKaTV2yN5ZkAdnRUlCLJjCKCKP8zsfsYWeGRGMHnjxbPyl2Q3J79F64K6IzlU_LaQ3xGVrM0Z7coOpxwbfW3EfsyW7c9kNLzZ08U=w668-h891-no)
oh and thanks for the ticket, hutch
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Jeff Tweedy was very much enjoyed. The songs, the banter, the lithograph: all top-notch.
Afterwards said hey to the Hatch, and former raffle winner Todd711 saved me a seat up front.
Pro-Tip: they will make you an (instant) iced-coffee at the bar inside the theatre for $2.50.
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Yeah, I had a good time. I've never had the chance to see him solo (last show/only? show here was like a decade ago, I think?) so that was a nice treat. I've kind of dismissed Wilco as I've gotten older and their albums have gotten more boring, but hearing stripped down versions of even newer songs always make me appreciate his songwriting all over again.
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Tweedy...
I thought it was great and props to dyecraig for the hook up
As always, his banter had the crowd in stitches
I liked this bit:
JT-hey everyone, how are you doing?
Person in crowd-How are you doing?
JT-People always ask me that. I'm kinda like the Anti-David Lee Roth. people are asking because they are like 'is he OK?'
He also wished Bob Boilen a happy birthday and dedicated 'im the man who loves you' to him
quite a career spanning set
I was particularly excited about the Anodyne tracks New Madrid (he actually started forgetting the lyrics durring the chorus and the crowd jumped in and helped him with 'Caroms over the landfill' one of my favorite Tweedy lines!.) and closing with Acuff Rose was a big treat for me. Really one of his best IMO
Some of the new songs were really good...Some Birds was a stand out to me
we got a lot of the standards: via Chicago, misunderstood, jeasus etc, trying to break, Heavy metal and Passenger Side
but they all were very stripped down and bare (because it was just him and acoustic guitar)
this way 100 times better on his last appearance with 'Tweedy' at the Lincoln he did a few years ago
not quite as good as the time I caught him at the lounge Ax testing out a bunch of the yet to be released Summerteeth
also not having the 20 minute fuzz jams by N Cline was welcomed by me...at least last night
oh pro-tip....go for the balcony area close to the stage on the top and the bottom (slightly raised area against the wall, by the stage)
many seats were still open after the headliner, but people just didn't want to give up their seat to check
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Tweedy...
I thought it was great and props to dyecraig for the hook up
As always, his banter had the crowd in stitches
I liked this bit:
JT-hey everyone, how are you doing?
Person in crowd-How are you doing?
JT-People always ask me that. I'm kinda like the Anti-David Lee Roth. people are asking because they are like 'is he OK?'
He also wished Bob Boilen a happy birthday and dedicated 'im the man who loves you' to him
quite a career spanning set
I was particularly excited about the Anodyne tracks New Madrid (he actually started forgetting the lyrics durring the chorus and the crowd jumped in and helped him with 'Caroms over the landfill' one of my favorite Tweedy lines!.) and closing with Acuff Rose was a big treat for me. Really one of his best IMO
Some of the new songs were really good...Some Birds was a stand out to me
we got a lot of the standards: via Chicago, misunderstood, jeasus etc, trying to break, Heavy metal and Passenger Side
but they all were very stripped down and bare (because it was just him and acoustic guitar)
this way 100 times better on his last appearance with 'Tweedy' at the Lincoln he did a few years ago
not quite as good as the time I caught him at the lounge Ax testing out a bunch of the yet to be released Summerteeth
also not having the 20 minute fuzz jams by N Cline was welcomed by me...at least last night
oh pro-tip....go for the balcony area close to the stage on the top and the bottom (slightly raised area against the wall, by the stage)
many seats were still open after the headliner, but people just didn't want to give up their seat to check
Banter highlight for me:
"If we made a pie chart of everyone that has ever existed, around 30% would be dead, and the other 70% would be jealous of that 30%." :D
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oh pro-tip....go for the balcony area close to the stage on the top and the bottom (slightly raised area against the wall, by the stage)
many seats were still open after the headliner, but people just didn't want to give up their seat to check
I noticed that as well. Got there an hour before doors and settled on Row D right side. My buddy wanted to go up but I was happy where we were. Last time we neglected to notice it was seated G/A and ended up at the back of the upper balcony.
I liked Elkington's line about having to be there early because it was 'first come first served.'
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Did anyone buy a shirt or poster? If so post pics please
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Did anyone buy a shirt or poster? If so post pics please
(https://i.imgur.com/aYd4sJG.jpg)
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Oooooh...nice
I wish I could have been there....
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Durand Jones & The Indications put on one hell of a show. Challenged could not have been more correct about the drummer. Unreal voice.
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Nick Mason was so fun! I loved everything about it
I was by soundboard and the sound was killer
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Durand Jones & The Indications put on one hell of a show. Challenged could not have been more correct about the drummer. Unreal voice.
Went and saw them again at Ottobar last night; what a fun show.
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Durand Jones & The Indications put on one hell of a show. Challenged could not have been more correct about the drummer. Unreal voice.
Went and saw them again at Ottobar last night; what a fun show.
Really is. Can't wait for them to come around again.
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Kirin J. Callinan at DC9 last night....WOW, what a great entertainer.....did anyone else make it?
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Not sure how many SNL fans are here, but I would highly recommend entering the lottery in August to see if you can score tickets. I went to the dress rehearsal this weekend for the Adam Sandler/Shawn Mendes show and it was the chance of a lifetime!!! Maybe it's because his cast was when I was in middle school, and really getting into the show, but it was just amazing. We saw 3 sketches that didn't make the live show and a news skit that didn't make it. It was awesome seeing how everything is put together, and to see Lorne walking around making sure it was set. Added bonus seeing Chris Rock and Kristen Wiig!!!!
I do believe you can try your luck for standby tickets, but that seems to require spending the night for tickets you may or may not get.
I would recommend going to the dress over the live show. It's the same, and it's longer, and it seems more laid back.
So glad I finally got to go see it. I've been trying to get tickets since you had to send in postcards :)
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How was Eleanor Sunday night?
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How was Eleanor Sunday night?
she looked smoking as she came up to the merch table, but we missed her set :(
it was just too nice out to go into a dark dank club Sunday night that early
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I try every year, and get shut out every year.
Not sure how many SNL fans are here, but I would highly recommend entering the lottery in August to see if you can score tickets. I went to the dress rehearsal this weekend for the Adam Sandler/Shawn Mendes show and it was the chance of a lifetime!!! Maybe it's because his cast was when I was in middle school, and really getting into the show, but it was just amazing. We saw 3 sketches that didn't make the live show and a news skit that didn't make it. It was awesome seeing how everything is put together, and to see Lorne walking around making sure it was set. Added bonus seeing Chris Rock and Kristen Wiig!!!!
I do believe you can try your luck for standby tickets, but that seems to require spending the night for tickets you may or may not get.
I would recommend going to the dress over the live show. It's the same, and it's longer, and it seems more laid back.
So glad I finally got to go see it. I've been trying to get tickets since you had to send in postcards :)
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Saw Idles and Fontaines DC show at Metro Gallery in Baltimore. Idles show was high energy on stage and in the audience...a lot of fun. The 2 guitarists like to go out into the crowd multiple times during the show. Looking forward to seeing them again at the Club later in the year. Fontaines DC were also enjoyable but brief. More low key than Idles, but still good. Will probably see their headlining show at U Street later in the year.
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Pedro the Lion and John Vanderslice last night was special. Had never seen PTL before, had only seen Bazan solo. New record is great, band tight, visuals on point.
Vanderslice was so much fun, great songs, tremendously funny banter.
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Did anyone buy a shirt or poster? If so post pics please
* Giant Tweedy poster removed *
Available for $22.50 online at the wilco store
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Ex Hex is an almost perfect band (they added a white cis man as a touring bassist which smacks of heteronormative patriarchy so they lose a few points)
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I thought they gained points for that move...
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Why are there no POC in Ex Hex? They’re basically digging up Nelson Mandela’s corpse and throwing it back in prison by their mere existence! Sorry the rest of you aren’t real liberals like me! #VirtueSignalling
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Well they put on a heck of a show....
I was reading afterwards that they are big fans of Mutt Lange and that made sense...the guitars sounded so good last night.... sound reminded me of buzzcocks/cheap trick/Joan Jett
When I got there I saw Ian MacKaye shuffling/bobbing in which I guess means I saw 3/4 of Fugazi last night
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You heard it here first, folks! Hutch thinks that men have the right to encroach on any spaces reserved for womxn. ENOUGH!
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I was looking for you last night NKOTB but with so many overweight balding men I was unable to pick you out....
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You heard it here first, folks! Hutch thinks that men have the right to encroach on any spaces reserved for womxn. ENOUGH!
Now we know why he loves Al Franken so much! He’s basically his padre of patriarchy! Very troublesome. I will make sure I queue up to have my ticket torn by a staph member whose values more closely align with my enlightened thoughts next time I visit Anthem. #VirtueSignalling
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I do love Al Franken! He is starting a podcast FYI
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Seems the dreaded #BidenBoys are true to form and resorting to personal attacks. When will Joe disavow such actions?
I was looking for you last night NKOTB but with so many overweight balding men I was unable to pick you out....
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He’s too busy winning....
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When I got there I saw Ian MacKaye shuffling/bobbing in which I guess means I saw 3/4 of Fugazi last night
Yup, and they all seemed to be having a great time and in a good mood. It was a hell of a fun evening. Though I wish Ex Hex had thrown in a couple older tunes like "New Kid". Their set seemed a little brief. The Messthetics sounded great and I do love their energy.
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Saw The Who at Jiffy Lube, well, because I love The Who. I was very happy with the performance and Roger Daltrey's voice was actually pretty strong. They played with a 35-45 piece orchestra which added to the performance. 1st time I've been to JLL in probably over 10 years and reminded why I avoid that place, even though I had easy in and out of the parking lot.
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even though I had easy in and out of the parking lot.
Post show parking lot sex...right on jeffml!
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'm the worst at remembering setlists, but according to this (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/ex-hex/2019/930-club-washington-dc-3390d47d.html), it was 50/50 new vs. old songs.
When I got there I saw Ian MacKaye shuffling/bobbing in which I guess means I saw 3/4 of Fugazi last night
Yup, and they all seemed to be having a great time and in a good mood. It was a hell of a fun evening. Though I wish Ex Hex had thrown in a couple older tunes like "New Kid". Their set seemed a little brief. The Messthetics sounded great and I do love their energy.
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Damn. I wish I would have thought of that.
even though I had easy in and out of the parking lot.
Post show parking lot sex...right on jeffml!
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Saw forum favorite/trash-crapster [depending on one's perspective] Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls out on Long Island Saturday night. Really enjoyed the show, and got to bring my sister and nephew. Bonus points for it being at the venue was once a dilapidated moviehouse that showed an eclectic mix of nonsense that exposed inebriated tween/teen Challanged and his dirtbag pals to The Song Remains the Same; The Kids are Alright; Rock and Roll High School; Kentucky Fried Movie, and the like.
Brooklyn/Vegan review below.
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/frank-turner-murder-by-death-tim-barry-the-paramount-pics-setlist/?fbclid=IwAR0wICYARld3ioxrjckFD4sXJNvuSj_PfEcov9lxW-qPOK342y5DmSAs_6o
(http://www.brooklynvegan.com/frank-turner-murder-by-death-tim-barry-the-paramount-pics-setlist/?fbclid=IwAR0wICYARld3ioxrjckFD4sXJNvuSj_PfEcov9lxW-qPOK342y5DmSAs_6o)
History of the theater here.
https://huntingtonhistory.com/2018/09/21/a-theater-is-reborn/
(https://huntingtonhistory.com/2018/09/21/a-theater-is-reborn/)
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Shame at the Black Cat - high energy show, great crowd, Charlie Steen is a great frontman backed by a strong band. Looking forward to their 2nd album and hopefully more shows in the near future.
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FF review
Meh and sound wasn't great
glad it was only $20
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FF review
Meh and sound wasn't great
glad it was only $20
Yeah, that's a really good price for Franz Ferdinand.
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Prob one of the best I saw this year....
Shame at the Black Cat - high energy show, great crowd, Charlie Steen is a great frontman backed by a strong band. Looking forward to their 2nd album and hopefully more shows in the near future.
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Loads of fun last night...Passion Pit the best thing I have seen in a while...Beaches very good
Perfect modern bands...none of that sad and dated machismo...
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I very much enjoyed the Felice Brothers and the Avett Brothers at Wolf Tarp on Saturday night. I got to chat with the very nice James Felice. The weather was pretty great. The food and drink we brought was well planned. The friends we hung out with were also pleasant. 4 stars, would go again. Also, the poster was nice.
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Prob one of the best I saw this year....
Shame at the Black Cat - high energy show, great crowd, Charlie Steen is a great frontman backed by a strong band. Looking forward to their 2nd album and hopefully more shows in the near future.
I missed it. SO SAD. Just been a really rough time lately and couldn't get there :(
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Bikini Kill was fine but the vocals were mixed ridiculously high in the mix. Hope they fix that for the folks at T5 tonight.
Sound system at Brooklyn Steel was really good, otherwise. Would definitely come back here to see a show.
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They sounded great, and it was fun to see them, but holy crap is T5 awful!
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Saw the Damned and X in Chicago on Thursday. I don't know how on earth both bands, who have been around forever, could sound and perform that good. The Damned has Paul Gray on bass again, and they absolutely blew the roof off the place. They played the "Machine Gun Etiquette" LP, and it was pretty much perfect. They were having SO much fun. I can't recall when those guys have smiled that much. If they come back in September, which I think they might, hopefully they'll do a few more dates playing that LP. I'd go again in a heartbeat.
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Saw the Damned and X in Chicago on Thursday. I don't know how on earth both bands, who have been around forever, could sound and perform that good. The Damned has Paul Gray on bass again, and they absolutely blew the roof off the place. They played the "Machine Gun Etiquette" LP, and it was pretty much perfect. They were having SO much fun. I can't recall when those guys have smiled that much. If they come back in September, which I think they might, hopefully they'll do a few more dates playing that LP. I'd go again in a heartbeat.
I agree, I'll go see The Damned everytime. Why never 930 though? Always at Black Cat.
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Saw Caroline Rose last night here in NOLA at Gasa Gasa. What a cool venue! Small and great sound. Awesome show. Can’t wait to see her again at the Otto at in July.
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Lemonheads rocked. So many good tunes in his repertoire
Got to shake hands with Tommy Stinton after the show who showed up at American Icehouse with a hot little number
Hutch got to chat it up with Tim Kaine at the side bar (apparently a huge Stinton fan)
Sadly no pics exist, but that's OK
Come to think of it...was NKOTB there too...glad he didn't see Kaine, that would have been ugly
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Lemonheads rocked. So many good tunes in his repertoire
Got to shake hands with Tommy Stinton after the show who showed up at American Icehouse with a hot little number
Hutch got to chat it up with Tim Kaine at the side bar (apparently a huge Stinton fan)
Sadly no pics exist, but that's OK
Come to think of it...was NKOTB there too...glad he didn't see Kaine, that would have been ugly
i also enjoyed the show, and the chat with Hutch and Hatch.
this stinson at Ice House thing is the kind of thing you should text me about....
i said to tim kaine: "sorry the world is so shitty." he did not really catch that, and said: "Hi, I'm Tim."
boardie Kayak meetup in Charles County next month.
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LOL, I didn't go but rest assured I would not have talked to Tim Kaine and if I had, I would not have brought up the $57,367 from the oil and gas industry last year :)
Come to think of it...was NKOTB there too...glad he didn't see Kaine, that would have been ugly
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Friday Night:
Brandi Carlile, Lucius, was great. I have only recently joined the Brandiwagon, and it is a really good time. Also - Merriweather has a cool new SkyLawn level of GA with some of it having great views of the stage and a dedicated bar. No extra charge, so you Lawn people have a new option. The seated bowl of MPP is much improved, all seats have good sightlines. Would like to check out the corporate Box seats at some point, but am not as privileged as the heirs to the Bagley fortune. Pretty decent falafel wrap. Short chat with Seth too. He is considering my idea for a waterslide down from the SkyLawn.
Saturday Night:
Craig Finn/Laura Stevenson was very great as well. I am obviously in the tank for all Craig Finn related endeavors. The setlist was a good mix of his solo output. There was some wholesome messaging, and the sound was better than usual (?) for the RNRH. This was my 3rd night out to shows in a row, so I was a little weary.
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talked to Tim Kaine and if I had, I would not have brought up the $57,367 from the oil and gas industry last year :)
man you really take all the fun out of being a senator
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Saturday Night:
Craig Finn/Laura Stevenson was very great as well.
My wife and I enjoyed this show immensely. Both acts were terrific. The sound was good, the venue was not packed, Craig came on earlyish and we got to hang with C&C and his most significant other-making it a wonderful Saturday evening.
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Saturday Night:
Craig Finn/Laura Stevenson was very great as well.
My wife and I enjoyed this show immensely. Both acts were terrific. The sound was good, the venue was not packed, Craig came on earlyish and we got to hang with C&C and his most significant other-making it a wonderful Saturday evening.
Good to see y'all too Bargman!
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Perry was great at the City Winery last night (although this show pales in comparison to when JA played the club about 4 years back)
New stuff is ok and his band is kinda weak IMO
Sound wasn't that great at CW either
Got some great gems: Pets, T. Moon, Jane Says, Stop, Coming down the Mtn and I got a right by the Stooges
guy is a ham and loves to be the center of attention
Man I hope I can pull off the shirtless look when I'm 60
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Death Carbs and Bad Bad Hats in Harrisburg was a fun show.
Small outdoor park/venue, less than 3000 attendees. Really easy to get to from Baltimore suburbs to which I have been exiled/delivered. Souls, bodies, folks following folks into the dark, teeth, glove compartments, caths, oceans happening, and so forth.
Excellent vegan tacos.
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Lonely Island was a ball. Family and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
The National were solid. Matt was noticeably less intoxicated than last time. Got a taste of every album, even Cherry Tree. Highlight for me was Apartment Story.
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Perry was great at the City Winery last night (although this show pales in comparison to when JA played the club about 4 years back)
New stuff is ok and his band is kinda weak IMO
Sound wasn't that great at CW either
Got some great gems: Pets, T. Moon, Jane Says, Stop, Coming down the Mtn and I got a right by the Stooges
guy is a ham and loves to be the center of attention
Man I hope I can pull off the shirtless look when I'm 60
It's great to see every incarnation of Perry, even if it isn't a stellar project. He is indeed a showman and even his subtle command of microphone control is fun to watch. This KIND HEAVEN project fits right in.
Half of the new album is above average and rockin/danceable enough (although you'd never know it by the CW crowd)
Nice screen graphics for some of the tunes.
Somewhat lame t-shirts, a bit surprising.
And, yes, the shirtless-look-at-60 is something to strive for
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Saw Belle and Sebastian and Ex Hex in Philly the other night at Union Transfer. Ex Hex recruited another bass player, and she is insanely good. It was the third time I saw them this year, and it was by far the best of the shows. Something seems to have clicked and they are really sounding terrific. Belle and Sebastian...I don't know what to say other than that was one of the best times I've had in ages. The setlist was crazy good, but I will confess that the magic of social media gave me the opportunity to request 4 songs, and ALL of them get played. I think that was just pure luck, but it was stuff they don't play often or at all. ("Seeing Other People", "Nice Day for a Sulk", "Jonathan David", and "We Are the Sleepyheads"). Other highlights were "A Century of Fakers", "The Chalet Lines", "Me and the Major", "Stars of Track and Field", and getting on stage to dance during "Legal Man" was awesome. And yeah, there's video on YouTube. They played "The Boy With the Arab Strap" as the second song, which was unusual...Stuart bitched that the barricade screwed up his plans for audience participation, but when he jumped into the audience later on and went back on stage, he got a handful of us through the stage door. Anyway, I always enjoy their shows, but this one was just off the charts fun. They all seemed to be having a fantastic time.
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They played "The Boy With the Arab Strap" as the second song, which was unusual...
They did this out here too and sets a completely different tone for the rest of the show. Sounds like you had a blast! Great set list. Moseying over to youtube now....
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It's Michelle Mae from the Make Up
Ex Hex recruited another bass player, and she is insanely good.
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It's Michelle Mae from the Make Up
Ex Hex recruited another bass player, and she is insanely good.
She's FANTASTIC.
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Hammered Hulls was a great time at the Fort Reno.
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It was indeed a mighty great time, and I forgive them for having two new songs that suck. :P
The setlist was great and it brought me back to the first time I saw them in 2001 (Philly setlist had 3 songs from the fourth album---one review seem to suggest that a reunion with Isobel is imminent?).
Saw Belle and Sebastian and Ex Hex in Philly the other night at Union Transfer. Ex Hex recruited another bass player, and she is insanely good. It was the third time I saw them this year, and it was by far the best of the shows. Something seems to have clicked and they are really sounding terrific. Belle and Sebastian...I don't know what to say other than that was one of the best times I've had in ages. The setlist was crazy good, but I will confess that the magic of social media gave me the opportunity to request 4 songs, and ALL of them get played. I think that was just pure luck, but it was stuff they don't play often or at all. ("Seeing Other People", "Nice Day for a Sulk", "Jonathan David", and "We Are the Sleepyheads"). Other highlights were "A Century of Fakers", "The Chalet Lines", "Me and the Major", "Stars of Track and Field", and getting on stage to dance during "Legal Man" was awesome. And yeah, there's video on YouTube. They played "The Boy With the Arab Strap" as the second song, which was unusual...Stuart bitched that the barricade screwed up his plans for audience participation, but when he jumped into the audience later on and went back on stage, he got a handful of us through the stage door. Anyway, I always enjoy their shows, but this one was just off the charts fun. They all seemed to be having a fantastic time.
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-one review seem to suggest that a reunion with Isobel is imminent?).
no freaking way...that would be awesome
Almost got tiamrs!
What a mean tease
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here's the link:
https://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/live-music/reviews/belle-sebastian-the-leadmill-sheffield-2-jul
-one review seem to suggest that a reunion with Isobel is imminent?).
no freaking way...that would be awesome
Almost got tiamrs!
What a mean tease
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this does sound fun http://www.theboatyweekender.com/
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Caught the sold out The Chats at Union Stage. It was a fun, high energy show from the 1st note, with a good crowd. Very short 50 minute set but packed 17 songs in that time. Openers Teen Mortgage were a surprisingly good opener, and I'm really enjoying their EP.
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saw 2 nights of the mountain goats last week. enjoyed the show wednesday more than thursday due to setlist being the more well known (to me), better peoples at the thursday show though. friday saw aimee mann, jonathan coulton and both were really great. sunday we caught 2 minutes of ratscape (i don't know what band was playing) and 30 mins of artscape (english beat). it was so fucking hot out. not enjoyable.
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I did probably the nerdiest thing I have ever done and attended a podcast (How Did This Get Made) taping on Saturday. It was hilarious. Rollicking good time. Now I just need to see Wait Wait Don't Tell Me.
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I had an interesting weekend of 'shows'
Saw Scott Kelly (US astronaut with longest time in space) speak (was great and inspiring)
Watched Star Wars: A New Hope with a full orchestra (Amazing...if you are a fan this was such a treat to hear Williams phenomenal score done live)
Saw guy from Antiques Road show do a talk (was very interesting, but not life changing)
Saw Ira Glass provide an evening of thought, laughter and ideas (enjoyed and would do again. What a gift for engaging storytelling, could make the reading of an aspirin bottle interesting)
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Went to Harrisonburg on Saturday to catch Sierra Ferrell play a headlining set on a night off of opening for Parker Millsap on tour, holy shit what a voice.
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I did probably the nerdiest thing I have ever done and attended a podcast (How Did This Get Made) taping on Saturday. It was hilarious. Rollicking good time. Now I just need to see Wait Wait Don't Tell Me.
Caught their taping last night at DAR. Had a blast. Now I just need to see Body of Evidence.
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I did probably the nerdiest thing I have ever done and attended a podcast (How Did This Get Made) taping on Saturday. It was hilarious. Rollicking good time. Now I just need to see Wait Wait Don't Tell Me.
Caught their taping last night at DAR. Had a blast. Now I just need to see Body of Evidence.
I went in Richmond and the film was Star Crash which was . . . bonkers.
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I did probably the nerdiest thing I have ever done and attended a podcast (How Did This Get Made) taping on Saturday. It was hilarious. Rollicking good time. Now I just need to see Wait Wait Don't Tell Me.
Caught their taping last night at DAR. Had a blast. Now I just need to see Body of Evidence.
I went in Richmond and the film was Star Crash which was . . . bonkers.
Hoff was so dreamy back then
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dafuq?
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saw 2 nights of the mountain goats last week. enjoyed the show wednesday more than thursday due to setlist being the more well known (to me), better peoples at the thursday show though. friday saw aimee mann, jonathan coulton and both were really great. sunday we caught 2 minutes of ratscape (i don't know what band was playing) and 30 mins of artscape (english beat). it was so fucking hot out. not enjoyable.
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managed to snag page 1 of the setlist from Thursday
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and the dopeass poster
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and this side shot
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Can confirm: that poster is dopeass.
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Very cool...
I would have big time preferred night one based on the acoustic set alone
I can’t believe he doesn’t play Going to Georgia every single night but I sure respect it
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I can’t believe he doesn’t play Going to Georgia every single night but I sure respect it
While I agree...if I went to that show, would probably be my #1 request
a large portion of his fan base wasn't even born when that came out
I don't agree with his stance on the song...but it's his song, so whodafuckamI
hasn't played since 2012
this is an interesting read
https://www.reddit.com/r/themountaingoats/comments/4gpag6/john_tells_the_story_of_how_going_to_georgia_was/
and this
https://themountaingoats.fandom.com/wiki/Going_to_Georgia
"I honestly don't want to play Going to Georgia ever again. I really confronted my old catalog because I began getting more and more engaged with my feminism, and I think Going to Georgia is a bullshit song. Bottom line: I know it's got a nice melody, and it's got a cool vibe, but that dude is bullshit and I don't want to be involved with him anymore. I'm not saying I'll never play it, I probably will, especially when the three of us are playing it kind of rocks, but I wish its lyrics were different, I don't know what to do with that. I don't like what's going on in that song. It seems daring and edgy to a 26-year-old dude to have a guy who goes down with a gun for unknown purposes to see somebody he claims to love, but to my present self, that guy is a fucking asshole. I don't like to celebrate things like that. I'm not ashamed of the song, the song has a vibe, I can't deny it, and I listen to Cannibal Corpse, you know. The song 'Fucked with a Knife', there aren't multiple readings of that song. That song is a terrible, horrible song but you know, my own part in that stuff, I don't know. I have complex feelings about it." -- 2012-06-22 - Rio Theater - Vancouver, British Columbia
When requested by an audience member at encore - "Dude, I don't know if you got the memo, but I don't play that song anymore. Plenty of other bands cover it very nicely and you can listen to them." 2017-05-25 - Saturn - Birmingham, AL
""If you should find yourself in this song, heaven forbid, don't say 'Oh! What's the chance for epiphany here?' Call the cops. There's a fucking psychopath on my porch. I hate him, and I want him to go to jail. And if the police say 'What if he's having some deep feelings?' Tell them 'Take your patriarchal bullshit down to the garbage can where it belongs and haul this guy off to jail because he has a gun."" 2016-11-21 - Second City - Chicago, IL
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Like I said....I sure respect him for not playing it
Darnielle evolved in a direction that didn’t work for me but I am so glad he did what he had to do even if it was a bit drastic ...worked out great for him too
Truth is I don’t often listen to his old stuff either..it’s just too raw
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dafuq?
dafuq indeed.
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Titus was tremendous at Comet last night. Getting to see them play at a 150-person capacity venue was a lot of fun. Reminded me of seeing Hold Steady at a dingy club in Albany in '06. A rocking, sweaty mess.
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Elvis Costello played So Like Candy last night....I think it is a great tune
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Caroline Rose was SO MUCH FUN Thursday night.
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OMG YESSSS!
And she has a hot bassist/synth player :-*
Caroline Rose was SO MUCH FUN Thursday night.
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Enjoyed Costello and Blondie although you all weren't kidding about Blondie being far off their game. Yikes.
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Merge Records MRG30 festival was great.
Some random highlights for me:
Waxahatchee (Katie solo) with Mary Lattimore on Harp doing several duets, and Katie's Lucinda cover at the end.
Ex Hex were great, I like them a lot more i think with Mary and Betsy alternating on lead guitar.
Superchunk with Damian from FuckedUp and Katie on Slack Motherfucker. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG70psYn7v4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG70psYn7v4)
Mike Krol, fuzzy weirdness.
Telekenisis, really great acoustic mini-set followed by band set. Apparantly he usually performs/sings while playing drums, but here he played guitar and sang.
Destroyer (Dan Solo set) was fun and he was a funny and talkative guy.
Lambchop was weird and wonderful and, maybe, "soulful"?
A Giant Dog, Sabrina is a great performer.
Titus Andronicus is always a highlight for me.
The band that lit the place up the most, besides Suprachunk was Ibibio Sound Machine.
Generally loved the Cat's Cradle main room and back room. Friendly staff, hassle-free. Also really appreciated it being indoors at night and not an outside all day festival.
Had never been to that part of North Carolina, it was lovely. Got to check out the Botanical Gardens, a nature reserve, and downtown Chapel Hill/Carrboro.
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^^ Yeah, it's too bad Ibibio Sound Machine were playing the same night as Fruit Bats in DC this past Friday.
I need to re-listen to the new Ex Hex as it is not as memorable as the debut.
A Giant Dog - no one would see this band if the singer is one hairy, sweaty dude. They just don't have the songs.
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^^ Yeah, it's too bad Ibibio Sound Machine were playing the same night as Fruit Bats in DC this past Friday.
I need to re-listen to the new Ex Hex as it is not as memorable as the debut.
A Giant Dog - no one would see this band if the singer is one hairy, sweaty dude. They just don't have the songs.
as to the Dog...I think very few people DO see this band: maybe the same number of people who see Fucked Up which features the hairy sweaty dude.
as to the hex...I agree, 2nd record not as catchy.
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A Giant Dog - no one would see this band if the singer is one hairy, sweaty dude. They just don't have the songs.
as to the Dog...I think very few people DO see this band: maybe the same number of people who see Fucked Up which features the hairy sweaty dude.
So a part of AGD's je ne sais quoi is Sabrina Ellis and her undeniable stage presence and insanity...
I love their albums....
songs: Photograph, I'll come crashing, Sex & Drugs and Sleep while I'm dead are great to me
live.... that woman is an atomic bomb and just whips the crowd in to a fury
why did they forsake DC...they are in asbury park NJ tonight ....grr
maybe a hairy sweat dude could pull that off, but I doubt it
I don't find her that attractive honestly, but she is half naked most shows
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Merge Records MRG30 festival was great.
Some random highlights for me:
Waxahatchee (Katie solo) with Mary Lattimore on Harp doing several duets, and Katie's Lucinda cover at the end.
Ex Hex were great, I like them a lot more i think with Mary and Betsy alternating on lead guitar.
Superchunk with Damian from FuckedUp and Katie on Slack Motherfucker. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG70psYn7v4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG70psYn7v4)
Mike Krol, fuzzy weirdness.
Telekenisis, really great acoustic mini-set followed by band set. Apparantly he usually performs/sings while playing drums, but here he played guitar and sang.
Destroyer (Dan Solo set) was fun and he was a funny and talkative guy.
Lambchop was weird and wonderful and, maybe, "soulful"?
A Giant Dog, Sabrina is a great performer.
Titus Andronicus is always a highlight for me.
The band that lit the place up the most, besides Suprachunk was Ibibio Sound Machine.
Generally loved the Cat's Cradle main room and back room. Friendly staff, hassle-free. Also really appreciated it being indoors at night and not an outside all day festival.
Had never been to that part of North Carolina, it was lovely. Got to check out the Botanical Gardens, a nature reserve, and downtown Chapel Hill/Carrboro.
How were Hiss Golden Messenger and the Mountain Goats?
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challenged: I assume you didn't see IMPERIAL TEEN? ::) ::) ::)
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challenged: I assume you didn't see IMPERIAL TEEN? ::) ::) ::)
I did, and they were good! Wasn't a highlight for me, but very enjoyable. Also saw Gauche and enjoyed, and had not known that Adrienne the Sax player for TL RX is in that band. Essex Green were good too, as was Spider Bags.
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Merge Records MRG30 festival was great.
Some random highlights for me:
Waxahatchee (Katie solo) with Mary Lattimore on Harp doing several duets, and Katie's Lucinda cover at the end.
Ex Hex were great, I like them a lot more i think with Mary and Betsy alternating on lead guitar.
Superchunk with Damian from FuckedUp and Katie on Slack Motherfucker. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG70psYn7v4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG70psYn7v4)
Mike Krol, fuzzy weirdness.
Telekenisis, really great acoustic mini-set followed by band set. Apparantly he usually performs/sings while playing drums, but here he played guitar and sang.
Destroyer (Dan Solo set) was fun and he was a funny and talkative guy.
Lambchop was weird and wonderful and, maybe, "soulful"?
A Giant Dog, Sabrina is a great performer.
Titus Andronicus is always a highlight for me.
The band that lit the place up the most, besides Suprachunk was Ibibio Sound Machine.
Generally loved the Cat's Cradle main room and back room. Friendly staff, hassle-free. Also really appreciated it being indoors at night and not an outside all day festival.
Had never been to that part of North Carolina, it was lovely. Got to check out the Botanical Gardens, a nature reserve, and downtown Chapel Hill/Carrboro.
How were Hiss Golden Messenger and the Mountain Goats?
Didnt we discuss this IRL already?
TMG were very good, but a short set, and had just seen them 2X. Best part was that I was way up front in the standing orchestra pit area for this.
HGM - Josh Kaufman on lead guitar and Phil Cook on soulful keys are amazing, the songs (for me) are maybe a little too Gradteful Deed meets Van Morrison for me sometimes, but enjoyed the sing-alongishness for sure.
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Bryan Ferry was pretty fun, especially the 2nd half. Turns out I don’t love Avalon, but I do like many other Roxy Music records.
Also, did anyone else see the gentlemen in Seth’s box who looked like Richard Branson? I think it might have been Richard Branson. Am I just getting old, to the point were everyone looks like someone I recognize?
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"In Every Dream Home a Heartache" was epic.
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Bryan Ferry was 100% worth the price of admission and getting home at 1:15am during the week. Hell yeah. And even with saying that, I co-sign Here’s The Thing’s sentiment: I also discovered I really am not super hot on Avalon [the LP]. Yet still phenomenal.
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Really loved the Bryan Ferry show.
Very old crowd which makes sense given the age of the band, but for some reason still surprised me. Always encouraging to see people even older than me out at concerts on a Tuesday night.
Won the tix, and they were upstairs in level 3, but was able to stand on the floor at around row 5-ish off to the side, stage left, and had a great close up and unimpeded view.
Highlights for me were Dance Away and Do the Strand. Sax player was outstanding, as was Spedding on guitar.
Decent falafel/salad at Grazie Grazie nearby.
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Always encouraging to see people even older than me out at concerts on a Tuesday night.
I always get thrilled nowadays when I'm amongst the younger in the audience. Was that last night at Stray Cats.
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Sax player was outstanding,
She stole the show. Really great.
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Back to back DC and Baltimore Van Hunt solo shows were great.
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Sax player was outstanding,
She stole the show. Really great.
We really are meshing here Jules. Feels good.
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Sax player was outstanding,
She stole the show. Really great.
We really are meshing here Jules. Feels good.
(https://i.imgur.com/EEtI1Or.gif)
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Agreed on Bryan Ferry. You know, I saw the Roxy Music reunion in 2001, and I'd still say the last 2 Bryan Ferry tours I've seen are infinitely better. I think Roxy has as solid a discography as any legendary band. Any number of bands would KILL to have put out classic LPs like For Your Pleasure, Country Life, Siren, and the debut. That being said, Avalon was the LP that introduced me to Roxy and I think it was their gorgeous and maybe slightly anti-climactic conclusion when you know what the rest of their records are like. But that being said, it's still one of the ones I listen to most. I thought the song "Avalon" was just perfect. But there were so many highlights. Though they didn't play "Tara", on the last tour this was a highlight, especially if you like the sax player (I just call her Uma because she reminds me of Uma Thurman): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auvmY7LEOHk
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Ferry was indeed a very good show. Wife was surprised to "find out" that I listen to music like that. Only seems to remember the stuff she hates ::)
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Beck, Cage, Spoon, Bean.
TL;DR
Impossible Burger
Lights
Fire
Songs
Evacuation/Water Inflitration
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Was an interesting night at MPP Thursday night for a 4 act bill on weeknight.
We had 2nd row seated-pit tickets and FWB VIP deck passes. This made it really easy to come and go from our seats to get food, drink and WC. Also, got some great close-up pics of Beck/Matt from Cage when they came over close to our seats. @jdgconcertgramz on instagram.
Sunflower Bean went on at 6pm. The parking lot for which I had a pass was set to open at 6pm, so I reserved a spot in an earlier-opening lot and headed over to MPP, parked and walked over in time to catch the show. They played for maybe 25 minutes? I like SB, saw them at WTMD event, and now this. I would like to see a headlining (DC9 or equivalent?) show.
Why does this show carry 4 bands when it could probably be Beck and Cage and still sell 92% of the seats?
After a short break, Spoon played at 6:40. 11 song set included John Lennon cover (Isolation). My girlfriend loves Spoon as do I. Joe thinks that they are boring.
After Spoon, we got food: the aforementioned Impossible Burger and a Pizza. Both were way better than expected. While we were eating up there on the VIP deck, a staffer offered everyone happy-endings came around and warned us that lightning was headed our way and to stay alert.
We left the VIP in time to catch Cage's 3rd song. The stage was on fire. Actual fire. This band tours with a 3-tier stage, elaborate lights, pyrotechnics and a wonderfully unhinged front-man. The songs are catchy (though a little same-same sounding to me), but the show is insane. Masks (including but not limited to phantom of the opera type and fencing/beek-keeper type) hats, duct tape, and more. He basically wore 6 costumes onstage, and peeled them off one by one. But after a few songs the singer re-announced the lightning threat and said that they would play one more song and then clear out for awhile.
At around 8:35pm they finished their 7th song, and then walked off and an MPP staffer came out and made the evacuation announcement. All lawn and skylawn had to go to their cars. By that time the rain was pouring down and lightning and thunder were continuous. The staffer said that they would allow folks from the lawns back into the pavillion at 9:15pm.
The rain got so bad that most people on the sides and near the rear of the pavillion got soaked. Water cascaded down the steps into the pit area. Water pooled, and the crew warned us pit-folk to stay out of the standing water due to electrical equipment potentially zapping us.
The pavillion folk were doing the wave and singing the 7 nation army chant, and generally being well-behaved.
By around 9:10 the crew was soundchecking Cage's guitars, and i think that they resumed around 9:20. They played 9 more songs. There were crazy lights, lasers, intense fogmachine, more fire on stage, more costume changes and janky dancing.
At the last song the singer (by now dressed only in old-school gym shorts, flesh-colored leggings, and sneakers) finished the song by wading into the crowd and traversing the pavillion and onto the lawn and then back into the pavillion while the Queen song (We are the Champions) played. That was around 10pm.
After that Beck took forever to come out, and started his set at around 10:35pm with Loser. His set was fine, mostly songs I really like, some cool lights, screens, mirrored beach-balls distributed in the crowd, but honestly, I was very tired and stressed from the rain/lightning event, the heat, and a long-week. I thought he would play for around 1/2 hour because of what I thought was an ironclad 11pm curfew (and that would have been fine for me), but he played until 11:35pm, ending with intense confetti-canon (right after we fled the pit to get a head-start on getting our cars).
I did see a lot of the IMP management team (no-seth), and everyone seemed fine, happy, no sullen-ness on display.
I recommend the Impossible Burger for sure.
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Tame Impala
Twas very good. Best light show I've seen at Anthem. High-fived Kevin on the way out.
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Tame Impala
Twas very good. Best light show I've seen at Anthem. High-fived Kevin on the way out.
Agreed. Attended both shows. Lights were something else. Kevin had a cold last night which may have hindered the vocal performance somewhat but I still thought they were outstanding.
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yah, great light show....much better than the last time I saw them. I believe that was at the Black Cat??
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Friday's Ted Leo & RX show was great and fun and included Ted presiding over a wedding from the stage and then going into "Walking to Do" as the couple's first dance. Control Top were a solid opener.
Saturday's Alejandro Escovedo house show was really a terrific night of songs and stories. I had only surface-level knowledge of AE, and had seen him once or twice. This guy has lived quite a life, and is like a music-industry Zelig - with stories of the punk days, to the Austin scene, to playing with Springsteen here and there.
I am taking an extended break.
No more shows for me until Wednesday.
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Saturday's Alejandro Escovedo house show was really a terrific night of songs and stories. I had only surface-level knowledge of AE, and had seen him once or twice. This guy has lived quite a life, and is like a music-industry Zelig - with stories of the punk days, to the Austin scene, to playing with Springsteen here and there.
Cool, did he mention his band Rank and File and the cow-punk aesthetic in the 80's? Grand band. Fortunate to catch them and many of that ilk at the old 9:30.
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I am taking an extended break.
No more shows for me until Wednesday.
Andrew Luck retired and now this. All my heroes are dead.
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This Wednesday doesn't count as extended break...
I am taking an extended break.
No more shows for me until Wednesday.
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Saturday's Alejandro Escovedo house show was really a terrific night of songs and stories. I had only surface-level knowledge of AE, and had seen him once or twice. This guy has lived quite a life, and is like a music-industry Zelig - with stories of the punk days, to the Austin scene, to playing with Springsteen here and there.
Cool, did he mention his band Rank and File and the cow-punk aesthetic in the 80's? Grand band. Fortunate to catch them and many of that ilk at the old 9:30.
Yes.
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This Wednesday doesn't count as extended break...
I am taking an extended break.
No more shows for me until Wednesday.
The show at Metro Gallery tonight would be good as well.
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Anyone else go to King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard? that was one wild and fun ride.
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Saturday's Alejandro Escovedo house show was really a terrific night of songs and stories. I had only surface-level knowledge of AE, and had seen him once or twice. This guy has lived quite a life, and is like a music-industry Zelig - with stories of the punk days, to the Austin scene, to playing with Springsteen here and there.
Cool, did he mention his band Rank and File and the cow-punk aesthetic in the 80's? Grand band. Fortunate to catch them and many of that ilk at the old 9:30.
Did he mention the time he did an in-store back in the late 90s (?) at DCCD in Adams-Morgan, when only me, a friend, and the store employees bothered to show up
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Saturday's Alejandro Escovedo house show was really a terrific night of songs and stories. I had only surface-level knowledge of AE, and had seen him once or twice. This guy has lived quite a life, and is like a music-industry Zelig - with stories of the punk days, to the Austin scene, to playing with Springsteen here and there.
Cool, did he mention his band Rank and File and the cow-punk aesthetic in the 80's? Grand band. Fortunate to catch them and many of that ilk at the old 9:30.
Did he mention the time he did an in-store back in the late 90s (?) at DCCD in Adams-Morgan, when only me, a friend, and the store employees bothered to show up
That was a cool store. I remember seeing Sahara Hotnights doing an in-store there. Was that the same store that moved to Clarendon (top of the hill across from the Metro) then Falls Church (little strip mall) then disappeared?
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Saturday's Alejandro Escovedo house show was really a terrific night of songs and stories. I had only surface-level knowledge of AE, and had seen him once or twice. This guy has lived quite a life, and is like a music-industry Zelig - with stories of the punk days, to the Austin scene, to playing with Springsteen here and there.
Cool, did he mention his band Rank and File and the cow-punk aesthetic in the 80's? Grand band. Fortunate to catch them and many of that ilk at the old 9:30.
Did he mention the time he did an in-store back in the late 90s (?) at DCCD in Adams-Morgan, when only me, a friend, and the store employees bothered to show up
That was a cool store. I remember seeing Sahara Hotnights doing an in-store there. Was that the same store that moved to Clarendon (top of the hill across from the Metro) then Falls Church (little strip mall) then disappeared?
I *think* you're thinking of CD Cellar, though I'm not 100%. See this article for details.
http://bandwidth.wamu.org/for-virginia-record-store-cd-cellar-no-downside-in-big-changes/
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I *think* you're thinking of CD Cellar, though I'm not 100%. See this article for details.
http://bandwidth.wamu.org/for-virginia-record-store-cd-cellar-no-downside-in-big-changes/
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Naw, I know CD Cellar, this place ended up closer to Seven Corners. I had a vague feeling the owner was getting unhappier the further West they moved.
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Vampire Weekend - Better than expected, fun show, lame ass crowd. Played at least 25/30 songs. Good times.
Kevin Morby - Top three current favorite artist at this point. Amazing show at Creative Alliance in Bawlmoor (cool little venue). There were probably 100 people there and the double bill with him and William Tyler was a must hit show. William Tyler (Former Silver Jew) joined Morby for two Jews' covers including Random Rules and another tune I can't recall the name.
Epic pizza next door at Matthew's Pizza as well.
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Vampire Weekend - Better than expected, fun show, lame ass crowd. Played at least 25/30 songs. Good times.
Kevin Morby - Top three current favorite artist at this point. Amazing show at Creative Alliance in Bawlmoor (cool little venue). There were probably 100 people there and the double bill with him and William Tyler was a must hit show. William Tyler (Former Silver Jew) joined Morby for two Jews' covers including Random Rules and another tune I can't recall the name.
Epic pizza next door at Matthew's Pizza as well.
That's cool. Love Matthew's pizza. Wish I was more social on weeknights! Would have gone.
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Vampire Weekend - Better than expected, fun show, lame ass crowd. Played at least 25/30 songs. Good times.
Kevin Morby - Top three current favorite artist at this point. Amazing show at Creative Alliance in Bawlmoor (cool little venue). There were probably 100 people there and the double bill with him and William Tyler was a must hit show. William Tyler (Former Silver Jew) joined Morby for two Jews' covers including Random Rules and another tune I can't recall the name.
Epic pizza next door at Matthew's Pizza as well.
That's cool. Love Matthew's pizza. Wish I was more social on weeknights! Would have gone.
It was seriously so good, with two Natty Bohs!
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Vampire Weekend - Better than expected, fun show, lame ass crowd. Played at least 25/30 songs. Good times.
Kevin Morby - Top three current favorite artist at this point. Amazing show at Creative Alliance in Bawlmoor (cool little venue). There were probably 100 people there and the double bill with him and William Tyler was a must hit show. William Tyler (Former Silver Jew) joined Morby for two Jews' covers including Random Rules and another tune I can't recall the name.
Epic pizza next door at Matthew's Pizza as well.
That's cool. Love Matthew's pizza. Wish I was more social on weeknights! Would have gone.
It was seriously so good, with two Natty Bohs!
I am on a .... pizza hiatus, but I do want to try Matthew's. Maybe at end of month for John Moreland.
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Ub40, Shaggy, Steel Pulse at Pier6 (i.e. the "rat infested" version of merriweather) last night.
Missed Steel Pulse, because it started too early. Listendd to them at home whilst cooking dinner.
Arrived for Shaggy. Shaggy is mostly terrible, but sometimes fun, and does a solid Bill Clinton impression in the midst of "It Wasn't Me."
Ub40 are on their 40th anniversary tour. I was there with three people 30 and under. I explained to them that I had last seen Ub40 once before, in 1985, i.e. before they were born. They get it: I am very old. That said: I enjoyed the set, solid band, mostly good and memorable songs and covers. Was hoping for "Johnny Too Bad," but did not get that.
Signed commemorative Ub40 Poster was $50.00. So, no merch for me.
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I, was going to write this killer, very long, diatribe about last night's hot chip show, and the incredible experience i had.
But, i can't. I lasted half of the first song and had to leave, due to strobe lights used right from the start. I felt the force train of a seizure coming on and had to beeline from the front rail to the merch stand and attempted to stay in the back . . . but it was too strong even from back there.
But, I got to meet a member of Holy Fuck, and told him his band destroyed me, and I bought their skateboard deck which ruled as much as they did. And their drummer was so fucking hot, I dreamily gazed at him the whole set. I hope I didn't creep him out.
Plus, I got to meet Hutch, who seemed like an incredible dudester. I think I might have weirded him out when I went right up to him, and gave him a big ole bro hug.
The long drive home was, annoying. The, end.
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Plus, I realized I wrote a nice, Please come back Azag message, in the FAQ section and not the forum.
Ugh, fuck my life.
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I think I might have weirded him out when I went right up to him, and gave him a big ole bro hug.
bummed you had to leave because of the strobe lights
he make act like he doesn't like bro hugs...but he does
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I, was going to write this killer, very long, diatribe about last night's hot chip show, and the incredible experience i had.
But, i can't. I lasted half of the first song and had to leave, due to strobe lights used right from the start. I felt the force train of a seizure coming on and had to beeline from the front rail to the merch stand and attempted to stay in the back . . . but it was too strong even from back there.
But, I got to meet a member of Holy Fuck, and told him his band destroyed me, and I bought their skateboard deck which ruled as much as they did. And their drummer was so fucking hot, I dreamily gazed at him the whole set. I hope I didn't creep him out.
Plus, I got to meet Hutch, who seemed like an incredible dudester. I think I might have weirded him out when I went right up to him, and gave him a big ole bro hug.
The long drive home was, annoying. The, end.
Can you still have fun?
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Thanks, Yada. Yes, I can. Just not while falling down a hole of near convulsions. Even though, I love the feeling one gets, right before the seizure hits.
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The Reach Festival going on at the Kennedy Center through the 22nd is fucking great. Go check it out. Something for everyone.
Trombone Shorty there last night was probably in the top 3 times I've seen him (which is a shit ton of times).
And while Rosslyn is a total wasteland, they do a great job with the jazz festival every year. Never been disappointed by the line up or management of it.
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The Reach Festival going on at the Kennedy Center through the 22nd is fucking great. Go check it out. Something for everyone.
Trombone Shorty there last night was probably in the top 3 times I've seen him (which is a shit ton of times).
And while Rosslyn is a total wasteland, they do a great job with the jazz festival every year. Never been disappointed by the line up or management of it.
Wow, when did they add Trombone Shorty to the bill? So disappointed i didn't notice.
We did catch Valerie June. Unique voice and personality. I loved her, my wife and daughter hated her.
The last three acts of the Rosslyn Jazz Fest were all solid. Somehow we managed to not get sunburned in spite of forgetting to bring sunscreen. Totally agree with your comments. Sometimes it's a stretch to call it a "jazz" fest, but they always mange to book a great lineup.
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They added Trombone Shorty late morning/early afternoon, I saw it on Twitter through some other posting. So I just hopped an Uber at the jazz festival over to the Kennedy Center and set up shop there. I think it was to cover the Bootsy Collins cancellation.
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Reach is/was awesome... But holy shit Flying Lotus is awful.
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Reach is/was awesome... But holy shit Flying Lotus is awful.
It sure is awesome, and he sure was awful, but Brandee Younger playing the music of Alice Coltrane was out of this world.
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Yes, saw that 3D tour at FYF. Boring AF.
Reach is/was awesome... But holy shit Flying Lotus is awful.
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How was Kelela? We only saw Roomful of Teeth at River Pavillion. Cool space.
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I saw the flaming pink shirt approach the club and I knew
Fantastic meeting you Walkie!
A weekend highlight! Crossed it off my bucket list....along with working at club
Holy F ck where great openers and Hot Chip tore it up....simply bonkers Sabotage cover
If I was in a band I would have serious issue with using strobe or playing so loud it damaged my fans hearing
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I met hutch for about 5 minutes total. I am horrible with small talk when I meet new people, so I hope I didn't come off as weird or rude. From, just those 5 minutes . . . I could tell, that hutch is a pretty awesome guy, and would make a great friend.
I wonder, what it would be like, to actually meet Julian.
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I wonder, what it would be like, to actually meet Julian.
The door is always open.
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Strand of Oaks were fantastic, definitely worth the drive to Charlottesville (even if Waze did put me on approximately 70 miles of alien abduction-worthy roads on the return trip before directing me to the interstate haha)
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I wonder, what it would be like, to actually meet Julian.
The door is always open.
I love things, that are, open.
Let's make a, plan.
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Wasn't there a flaming lips plan?
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Wasn't there a flaming lips plan?
Yeah I think there was. We stayed at a wonderful air b&b on the walking mall across from this incredible restaurant that we had dinner at. It was nice to be able to walk to the show and back. I guess I just completely forgot to message Julian about meeting him.
Completely off topic, but there was this funny scene where I was at the top of the lawn and I said to this guy, what a great shirt you have and I think he thought I was hitting on him because he gave me a very weird look and then stepped three steps away, and slowly walked away from me.
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Walk,y and I were supposed to meet for the past decade.
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Walk,y and I were supposed to meet for the past decade.
I know he was a definite for the Ween show at pier 6 like the day of and then just ghosted us
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Walk,y and I were supposed to meet for the past decade.
I know he was a definite for the Ween show at pier 6 like the day of and then just ghosted us
I think he went to the WWF event with killsally instead or got scared of bawlmoor or something.
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Wasn't there a flaming lips plan?
Yeah I think there was. We stayed at a wonderful air b&b on the walking mall across from this incredible restaurant that we had dinner at. It was nice to be able to walk to the show and back. I guess I just completely forgot to message Julian about meeting him.
Check out Tavola next time you're in C'ville if you haven't already. Amazing food/wine.
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Wasn't there a flaming lips plan?
Yeah I think there was. We stayed at a wonderful air b&b on the walking mall across from this incredible restaurant that we had dinner at. It was nice to be able to walk to the show and back. I guess I just completely forgot to message Julian about meeting him.
Check out Tavola next time you're in C'ville if you haven't already. Amazing food/wine.
will, do. we didn't get to explore enough last time. the air b&bs are super cheap. we ate at a place called, Bizou. Had a wonderful conversation with a table next to me, about how if you get into pineal mediation . . . you can contact ghosts and ufos. my man, just rolled his eyes the entire time.
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Walk,y and I were supposed to meet for the past decade.
I know he was a definite for the Ween show at pier 6 like the day of and then just ghosted us
I think he went to the WWF event with killsally instead or got scared of bawlmoor or something.
ok, i'll admit it . . . I never went for some reason, and was too, gay, to say anything. I have never eaten a ween ticket before, and it affected me so, to not say anything. plus . . . Baltimore.
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Wasn't there a flaming lips plan?
Yeah I think there was. We stayed at a wonderful air b&b on the walking mall across from this incredible restaurant that we had dinner at. It was nice to be able to walk to the show and back. I guess I just completely forgot to message Julian about meeting him.
Check out Tavola next time you're in C'ville if you haven't already. Amazing food/wine.
will, do. we didn't get to explore enough last time. the air b&bs are super cheap. we ate at a place called, Bizou. Had a wonderful conversation with a table next to me, about how if you get into pineal mediation . . . you can contact ghosts and ufos. my man, just rolled his eyes the entire time.
Bizou is pretty good. I don't do the AirBNB thing but the new Autograph Collection hotel there (The Draftsman) is really nice if you're still riding that SPG/Bonvoy train.
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Wasn't there a flaming lips plan?
Yeah I think there was. We stayed at a wonderful air b&b on the walking mall across from this incredible restaurant that we had dinner at. It was nice to be able to walk to the show and back. I guess I just completely forgot to message Julian about meeting him.
Check out Tavola next time you're in C'ville if you haven't already. Amazing food/wine.
will, do. we didn't get to explore enough last time. the air b&bs are super cheap. we ate at a place called, Bizou. Had a wonderful conversation with a table next to me, about how if you get into pineal mediation . . . you can contact ghosts and ufos. my man, just rolled his eyes the entire time.
Bizou is pretty good. I don't do the AirBNB thing but the new Autograph Collection hotel there (The Draftsman) is really nice if you're still riding that SPG/Bonvoy train.
I am also on team "Bonvoy" but what an atrocious rebranding attempt.
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I'm on Team Airbnb.
I bet the reviews for the Reach are less glowing once the price goes from free to $50 for a Ben Folds book reading.
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OMD was great last night. Their voices have not aged at all. Always impressed with their shows.
Berlin was pretty good too.
B52's were meh, not impressed. Kate looked miserable to be there. Several times her and Cindy were off key; Fred was pretty flat.
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OMD was great last night. Their voices have not aged at all. Always impressed with their shows.
Berlin was pretty good too.
B52's were meh, not impressed. Kate looked miserable to be there. Several times her and Cindy were off key; Fred was pretty flat.
I was happy to hear some of my favorite B52's songs live and dance like a silly person :) But, I agree with your review. And Fred disappeared for like 1/2 of it. Maybe I should have seen them 25 years ago...
Super impressed by OMD.
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Lily1’s brief review is so on point
OMD just amazes me....the vocals are great
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Jr. Marvin was an awesome way to end The Reach Festival. What a great evening...
I had no idea though that the "legendary wailers" were different from "the wailers."
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The Fela! the Concert show was also awesome!
Sitting on boxes without seatbacks was a pain on my bad back, but I managed.
My wife fell asleep but enjoyed the show very much when she was awake.
My 12 year old was pissed we didn't let her use her ear buds (and listen to other music) during the concert and was ready to leave halfway though the concert (and made that point know every five or ten minutes), after she finished pounding the junk food from the food truck.
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Nick Cave is the best. There's no one else like him. What an amazing night.
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Last week wrap-up:
Thursday - Craig Finn house show was great, full band show in a small living room, and post-show hang with band-members.
Saturday - Hampdenfest was cool, first time for me. Enjoyed small parts of the sets from Danny Laj & the Looks, PLRLS, and others, and saw the whole Outer Spaces set - looking forward to seeing a full show by them at some point.
Sunday - Christone Kingfish Ingram at 8x10 was really fun. Such a talented kid. Openers The Cerny Brothers were interesting too. First time at the 8x10 which usually seems to only present grateful dead/jammers.
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Pop Will Eat Itself and Chemlab both exceeded expectations.
Ride met them...all 3 bands sounded so good. Both PWEI and Chemlab were better than when I saw them 25 years ago.
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The Fela! the Concert show was also awesome!
Sitting on boxes without seatbacks was a pain on my bad back, but I managed.
My wife fell asleep but enjoyed the show very much when she was awake.
My 12 year old was pissed we didn't let her use her ear buds (and listen to other music) during the concert and was ready to leave halfway though the concert (and made that point know every five or ten minutes), after she finished pounding the junk food from the food truck.
My 8 year old had a blast building a fort with those boxes during their hour long soundcheck.
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The Fela! the Concert show was also awesome!
Sitting on boxes without seatbacks was a pain on my bad back, but I managed.
My wife fell asleep but enjoyed the show very much when she was awake.
My 12 year old was pissed we didn't let her use her ear buds (and listen to other music) during the concert and was ready to leave halfway though the concert (and made that point know every five or ten minutes), after she finished pounding the junk food from the food truck.
FFS man, stop dragging your family to concerts! They clearly hate it and are trying to tell you so. Let go of your delusions!
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The Fela! the Concert show was also awesome!
Sitting on boxes without seatbacks was a pain on my bad back, but I managed.
My wife fell asleep but enjoyed the show very much when she was awake.
My 12 year old was pissed we didn't let her use her ear buds (and listen to other music) during the concert and was ready to leave halfway though the concert (and made that point know every five or ten minutes), after she finished pounding the junk food from the food truck.
FFS man, stop dragging your family to concerts! They clearly hate it and are trying to tell you so. Let go of your delusions!
I think you missed the part about my wife enjoying the show very much; she is the one who picked the show. And as far as my daughter goes, she's part of the family, so going on family outings is one of her few responsibilities in an otherwise pampered life.
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Yeah no. Falling asleep and complaining the whole time disqualifies you from seeing a show with me. Dont waste my time or money.
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Yeah no. Falling asleep and complaining the whole time disqualifies you from seeing a show with me. Dont waste my time or money.
No problem, I won't send my family to a show with you.
Have you ever been the parent of tweens or teens? Unless it's sitting on the couch playing with their phone or being bought new clothing items or gimmicky junk food, they're going to likely complain about family activities.
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We didn't go to this show, but we were at the Wharf at about 3pm on Saturday and there were a ton of young people in line to get into a show by a band called "Bastille."
Was this a general admission seated show and therefor first in meant front row seats? What would be the reasoning for camping out in line to be the first to get into a general admission standing show?
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No problem, I won't send my family to a show with you.
Have you ever been the parent of tweens or teens? Unless it's sitting on the couch playing with their phone or being bought new clothing items or gimmicky junk food, they're going to likely complain about family activities.
I have 4 teenagers. I know how that works.
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Running on 2.5 hours of sleep at work after catching Van Hunt's last show of the tour in Philly, definitely worth the drive, he's supposed to be putting a touring band together so we'll see how that changes the live dynamic versus him performing solo.
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No problem, I won't send my family to a show with you.
Have you ever been the parent of tweens or teens? Unless it's sitting on the couch playing with their phone or being bought new clothing items or gimmicky junk food, they're going to likely complain about family activities.
I have 4 teenagers. I know how that works.
When you do leave your kids at home, do they text you or your partner, begging you to come home immediately, in the middle of the outing?
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Nope. Not unless theres an emergency.
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Was this a general admission seated show and therefor first in meant front row seats? What would be the reasoning for camping out in line to be the first to get into a general admission standing show?
yes, that it exactly the point... if you like a band, you want to be up front, ideally on the rail. you don't get rail by rolling in to a show 10 minutes before it starts. especially not for a band as popular as "Bastille" (i have no idea who they are or what they sound like, but a quick check of the googles seem to confirm their popularity).
lemme know if there's anything else you need help with ;D
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Was this a general admission seated show and therefor first in meant front row seats? What would be the reasoning for camping out in line to be the first to get into a general admission standing show?
yes, that it exactly the point... if you like a band, you want to be up front, ideally on the rail. you don't get rail by rolling in to a show 10 minutes before it starts. especially not for a band as popular as "Bastille" (i have no idea who they are or what they sound like, but a quick check of the googles seem to confirm their popularity).
lemme know if there's anything else you need help with ;D
Who knew? I though the best way of getting up front was the wear a baseball hat and have two cups of not cheap cheap beer in one hand and use the other arm to aggressively elbow people out of the way. Maybe that's not how it's done at a Bastille show.
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Was this a general admission seated show and therefor first in meant front row seats? What would be the reasoning for camping out in line to be the first to get into a general admission standing show?
yes, that it exactly the point... if you like a band, you want to be up front, ideally on the rail. you don't get rail by rolling in to a show 10 minutes before it starts. especially not for a band as popular as "Bastille" (i have no idea who they are or what they sound like, but a quick check of the googles seem to confirm their popularity).
lemme know if there's anything else you need help with ;D
Who knew? I though the best way of getting up front was the wear a baseball hat and have two cups of not cheap cheap beer in one hand and use the other arm to aggressively elbow people out of the way. Maybe that's not how it's done at a Bastille show.
Bastille are clearly French. You need to substitute the baseball hat for a fencing mask.
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Was this a general admission seated show and therefor first in meant front row seats? What would be the reasoning for camping out in line to be the first to get into a general admission standing show?
yes, that it exactly the point... if you like a band, you want to be up front, ideally on the rail. you don't get rail by rolling in to a show 10 minutes before it starts. especially not for a band as popular as "Bastille" (i have no idea who they are or what they sound like, but a quick check of the googles seem to confirm their popularity).
lemme know if there's anything else you need help with ;D
Who knew? I though the best way of getting up front was the wear a baseball hat and have two cups of not cheap cheap beer in one hand and use the other arm to aggressively elbow people out of the way. Maybe that's not how it's done at a Bastille show.
Bastille are clearly French. You need to substitute the baseball hat for a fencing mask.
I have to say, Julian is on fire today as well.
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20 years ago I've called in sick (night shift job) so I could be as close to the front as possible at numerous GA standing shows (PJ Harvey, Bjork, Portishead...)
Nowadays,..I normally skip the opener(s).
Was this a general admission seated show and therefor first in meant front row seats? What would be the reasoning for camping out in line to be the first to get into a general admission standing show?
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20 years ago I've called in sick (night shift job) so I could be as close to the front as possible at numerous GA standing shows (PJ Harvey, Bjork, Portishead...)
Nowadays,..I normally skip the opener(s).
Was this a general admission seated show and therefor first in meant front row seats? What would be the reasoning for camping out in line to be the first to get into a general admission standing show?
Used to do the same. Now I hang out in the back of all the shows I go to where I don't have a seat. Closer to the bathroom/bar and no stress about getting in line early. Works just fine for me these days.
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I like to be reasonably towards the front, preferably over to the side so that I have a wall or a bar or a pillar against which to lean. Old. Tired knees and back, etc.
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I like to be reasonably towards the front, preferably over to the side so that I have a wall or a bar or a pillar against which to lean. Old. Tired knees and back, etc.
When we're at the same shows, I typically stalk Challenged and lean on him for support.
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I like to be reasonably towards the front, preferably over to the side so that I have a wall or a bar or a pillar against which to lean. Old. Tired knees and back, etc.
When we're at the same shows, I typically stalk Challenged and lean on him for support.
Which is why my back always hurts so much! You are gigantic.
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From the Heads Up: Massive Attack email:
" Arrive Early! Doors open at 6:30pm. A sold out show at The Anthem means a lot of people, and it takes a bit of time to get everyone in the doors. Massive Attack will hit the stage at 8:00pm sharp! Please plan ahead so you don’t miss anything! "
Suppose they meant Central Time?
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9:01
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From the Heads Up: Massive Attack email:
" Arrive Early! Doors open at 6:30pm. A sold out show at The Anthem means a lot of people, and it takes a bit of time to get everyone in the doors. Massive Attack will hit the stage at 8:00pm sharp! Please plan ahead so you don’t miss anything! "
Suppose they meant Central Time?
Pre-show banter.
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I am the only person not at massive attack
Ggggrrrrrrrr
When did they go on and how were lines/doors?
I had a ticket for ma but had to stay home so my partner could go to Lucinda Williams at Strathmore...payback for the time I hung out with Lu and my pleated pants in Baltimore
Kill me
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They went on at 9:01
Show of the year for me
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Great just great
;D
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Took me 40 minutes to get through the line tonight. I've never waited that long with other sold out shows-it was a whole 10 minutes for Gary Clark and maybe 5 minutes for Bryan Ferry.
Very good show. Dare I say even better than the 2 nighter they did at the 930 about a decade ago?
People watching was nearly as good as Bryan Ferry last month. And a seriously respectul crowd. We kept waiting for "that person" since there is always at least 1, if not 10 at a show and it never happened.
Those damn useless sensors on the bathroom sinks though...ARGH. Can I just rinse the soap off my hands without having to wiggle in front of 3 different sinks trying to get a sputter of water?
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I have the same issue with sensors!! I guess they save water but WTF
40 min is too long
Thx
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Horace Andy did not disappoint. The most beautiful voice in reggae and I loved his dance moves when leaving the stage. Plus a little live Bowie clip from the Diamond Dogs era, so you know I was happy.
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incredible show - the backing videos were sooooooo good. Robert is totally Banksy, right? I feel that the show actually started just after 8....its just that the first hour was them playing those songs..uh, through the stage monitors i think? Britney Spears, etc - lines up with the message of the show..and uh, well, the ending song. glad i didn't look at any setlists before the show - wasn't expecting bauhaus, ultravox and the cure covers .....and uh avicii
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The Mike Birbiglia show at National Theatre was great: stand-up, storytelling this time mostly about wanting/nont-wanting kids, and how kids change one's life.
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I have the same issue with sensors!! I guess they save water but WTF
40 min is too long
Thx
I walked in without a wait at 7:15.
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I have the same issue with sensors!! I guess they save water but WTF
40 min is too long
Thx
I walked in without a wait at 7:15.
Good to know
I think time of arrival can have a lot to do with wait...
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Gotta echo the comments about Massive Attack. Simply awesome.
9:01 start time kinda sucked cause we rushed thru dinner to be ther on time. That’s about it for complaints tho.
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I have the same issue with sensors!! I guess they save water but WTF
40 min is too long
Thx
I walked in without a wait at 7:15.
For some reason everyone was gravitating towards the right side of the entrance leaving the left practically empty, I arrived around 730 and got in the cattle pen just as staff started directing people from the other side to come over, a friend of mine showed up 10 minutes later and had to wait an hour to get in
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Both lines were huge. One stretched down to the end of the pier, the other stretched past TNT/rum distillery.
I do appreciate the band starting later to accommodate everyone still waiting in line. And the staff letting the folks still in line that the show was starting later.
10.15 Saturday Night from the Cure as the second song? Genius. And fabulous.
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The Mike Birbiglia show at National Theatre was great: stand-up, storytelling this time mostly about wanting/nont-wanting kids, and how kids change one's life.
Agreed -- I was there last night also and think it'd be difficult for anyone not to like it - whether parent or not, anywhere on sexuality continuum, big city or not, comedy fan or not.
Show is there only through Sunday and I'm sure there are deals out there.
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I thought doors were at 7, but drove straight from baltimore after work. Got there around 6:55 and walked right in.
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I thought doors were at 7, but drove straight from baltimore after work. Got there around 6:55 and walked right in.
curious what you did to kill 125 minutes...
probably could have given us a scene report of all the bathroom faucets. I think there is a lot of interest in know which ones have the most reliable
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I thought doors were at 7, but drove straight from baltimore after work. Got there around 6:55 and walked right in.
curious what you did to kill 125 minutes...
probably could have given us a scene report of all the bathroom faucets. I think there is a lot of interest in know which ones have the most reliable
You'd still be creating your Eventbrite account brah
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So does nobody read the emails saying show starts at 8 and there is no opener?
Sounds like most people showed up after 730?
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sunday shows have been canceled.
Show is there only through Sunday and I'm sure there are deals out there.
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So does nobody read the emails saying show starts at 8 and there is no opener?
Sounds like most people showed up after 730?
And did the show start at 8?
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It might have if everyone had read the email? ;D
Anthem has a set number of doors and security measures
A GA sold out show without an opener is tough
As i sobbed earlier I was not there..I hear Lucinda was great though
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So the Anthem has decided to punish those who read the emails and follow directions in favor of the slobs who cant get their shit together? In that case, I'm never gonna show up on time again!
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Oh I didn’t say that...I work at doors sometimes...just appreciate the feedback
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In that case, I'm never gonna show up on time again!
so would your SO argue you were never doing that in the first place...
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In that case, I'm never gonna show up on time again!
so would your SO argue you were never doing that in the first place...
You must be thinking of Space, who still brings his SO.
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bob mould
will johnson
city winery
show was good, venue is nicely appointed.
they have beyond burgers and bob mould labeled wine.
bearman in attendance. apparantly, he's been on tv a lot lately, but not this board.
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Massive Attack was great on Tuesday. Bob Mould on Wednesday was pretty good too. Ride is coming up in Asheville tomorrow night. Busy week for me!
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How was Lizzo?
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So much fun. I don't think I've ever heard a crowd cheer for an artist like that ever. She is not to be missed.
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My daughter, all of 14 months, dances the hardest to Lizzo and I can't get enough of it. The diaper bump booty shake to Truth Hurts nearly brings a tear to my eye...
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GWAR at Ramshead Live- 1st time seeing them. Always wanted to see them just 1 time. It was sensory overload but between the band and the crowd, it was very enjoyable. Luckily I positioned myself by the sound board and had minimal amount of liquid sprayed my way.
Psychedelic Furs at Soundstage - I know understand some of the criticism from the Silver Spring show back in the summer. Some songs just were too slow. That being said, it was nice to hear those songs live again and see the band (note-I was comped tix and VIP seating so that made it more enjoyable than if I had paid and had to stand with the common folk).
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GWAR at Ramshead Live
We probably would have covered the costs for that had you digitally document it for us....
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GWAR at... Luckily I positioned myself by the sound board and had minimal amount of liquid sprayed my way.
Umm...isn't that the reason for going to a GWAR! show?
it should be on everyone's bucket list to get one GWAR! show in, glad to hear they are still delivering it
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The Jade Bird show at 930 on Saturday was fun. We won tix, so that was good, and my GF is recently post foot surgery, so 930 set us up with seating in the VIP level upstairs dead-center, which was nice. Show was good, she's a clever songwriter, and animated performer, and she covered radiohead and blondie to augment her relative lack of material. This was an early show, so I think we were out of there by around 9pm.
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d my GF is recently post foot surgery, so 930 set us up with seating in the VIP level upstairs dead-center, which was nice.
Pro-tip!
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PSA: This review will contain spoilers for the upcoming Sturgill Simpson show at the Black Cat.
tldr version: Sturgill continues to do what he wants, when he wants, where he wants. If you don't care for the new album or his new sound, sell your tickets now. If you looked at the set list and are expecting even the inkling of a country show, sell your tickets now. This tour is 111% a rock and roll show, and it was awesome! Ear plugs are for the weak, but The Brand was quite pleased that I recommended she bring a pair with her.
It's also a charity show, and all the proceeds including the merch, go to the Special Forces Foundation for fallen soldiers, so there's that.
He and the band play the entire new Sound and Fury southern rock inspired album all the way through, in order, to start the show so give that a listen prior. I would even recommend watching the Netflix Anime release that came out with the new album - anime is not my thing, and at parts it seemed unnecessarily violent and sexist, but there's a nice female empowerment turn and the credits help explain some plot holes, which apparently is par for the course when it comes to anime (or so I was told). I doubt I watch it again, but it did help put all the story in the lyrics of the new album together.
Knowing that he shocked a few people with his rock opening, he tried to play a song "for the ladies" out of order and failed miserably, not once, but twice. That was of course, The Promise and he apologized and said "I guess you'll have to get married again" which was no doubt directed at me and The Brand as it was our anniversary and The Promise was our first dance. Clever bastard, that Sturgill.
So he decided to get back on script and play the set list as it was predetermined, with a mix of songs from High Top, Metamodern and Sailor's Guide, with a few covers mixed in (Willie Nelson being the most recognizable). However, ALL of these songs were played with his new rock sound - there wasn't a lick of country, not even an acoustic guitar. I absolutely loved it and The Brand did not (I'll share her thoughts later). They jammed a lot and just rolled into the next song often, which was fine with me.
Nearing the two hour mark, they went back and did The Promise, again for the ladies, but this time getting it right, but also making it a new version (I think he called it a swing version or something like that) which was nice, and then hit the highlight for me which was ripping through Call to Arms, which was apropos given the charity, but he infused T-Rex's The Motivator into it, and it just shredded. Hard to leave after that and not be super pumped up!
As I mentioned it was awesome for me, but The Brand, being of the country ilk, did not. Her thoughts: (1) why didn't he sing more? He has a great voice. (2) was it so loud because the venue is so small? (3) Miles was looking super cute (4) That version of The Promise was the best she's ever heard, but wished he had played the rest of his older songs like they are on the albums.
Enjoy Monday!
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PSA: This review will contain spoilers for the upcoming Sturgill Simpson show at the Black Cat.
tldr version: Sturgill continues to do what he wants, when he wants, where he wants. If you don't care for the new album or his new sound, sell your tickets now. If you looked at the set list and are expecting even the inkling of a country show, sell your tickets now. This tour is 111% a rock and roll show, and it was awesome! Ear plugs are for the weak, but The Brand was quite pleased that I recommended she bring a pair with her.
It's also a charity show, and all the proceeds including the merch, go to the Special Forces Foundation for fallen soldiers, so there's that.
He and the band play the entire new Sound and Fury southern rock inspired album all the way through, in order, to start the show so give that a listen prior. I would even recommend watching the Netflix Anime release that came out with the new album - anime is not my thing, and at parts it seemed unnecessarily violent and sexist, but there's a nice female empowerment turn and the credits help explain some plot holes, which apparently is par for the course when it comes to anime (or so I was told). I doubt I watch it again, but it did help put all the story in the lyrics of the new album together.
Knowing that he shocked a few people with his rock opening, he tried to play a song "for the ladies" out of order and failed miserably, not once, but twice. That was of course, The Promise and he apologized and said "I guess you'll have to get married again" which was no doubt directed at me and The Brand as it was our anniversary and The Promise was our first dance. Clever bastard, that Sturgill.
So he decided to get back on script and play the set list as it was predetermined, with a mix of songs from High Top, Metamodern and Sailor's Guide, with a few covers mixed in (Willie Nelson being the most recognizable). However, ALL of these songs were played with his new rock sound - there wasn't a lick of country, not even an acoustic guitar. I absolutely loved it and The Brand did not (I'll share her thoughts later). They jammed a lot and just rolled into the next song often, which was fine with me.
Nearing the two hour mark, they went back and did The Promise, again for the ladies, but this time getting it right, but also making it a new version (I think he called it a swing version or something like that) which was nice, and then hit the highlight for me which was ripping through Call to Arms, which was apropos given the charity, but he infused T-Rex's The Motivator into it, and it just shredded. Hard to leave after that and not be super pumped up!
As I mentioned it was awesome for me, but The Brand, being of the country ilk, did not. Her thoughts: (1) why didn't he sing more? He has a great voice. (2) was it so loud because the venue is so small? (3) Miles was looking super cute (4) That version of The Promise was the best she's ever heard, but wished he had played the rest of his older songs like they are on the albums.
Enjoy Monday!
Excellent banter.
now I am sorry that I forgot this onsale completely.
who here is going to hook me up?
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Why do you refer to your partner as "The Brand?"
Is that a Cali thing?
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GWAR at Ramshead Live
We probably would have covered the costs for that had you digitally document it for us....
Total missed opportunity.
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PSA: This review will contain spoilers for the upcoming Sturgill Simpson show at the Black Cat.
tldr version: Sturgill continues to do what he wants, when he wants, where he wants. If you don't care for the new album or his new sound, sell your tickets now. If you looked at the set list and are expecting even the inkling of a country show, sell your tickets now. This tour is 111% a rock and roll show, and it was awesome! Ear plugs are for the weak, but The Brand was quite pleased that I recommended she bring a pair with her.
It's also a charity show, and all the proceeds including the merch, go to the Special Forces Foundation for fallen soldiers, so there's that.
He and the band play the entire new Sound and Fury southern rock inspired album all the way through, in order, to start the show so give that a listen prior. I would even recommend watching the Netflix Anime release that came out with the new album - anime is not my thing, and at parts it seemed unnecessarily violent and sexist, but there's a nice female empowerment turn and the credits help explain some plot holes, which apparently is par for the course when it comes to anime (or so I was told). I doubt I watch it again, but it did help put all the story in the lyrics of the new album together.
Knowing that he shocked a few people with his rock opening, he tried to play a song "for the ladies" out of order and failed miserably, not once, but twice. That was of course, The Promise and he apologized and said "I guess you'll have to get married again" which was no doubt directed at me and The Brand as it was our anniversary and The Promise was our first dance. Clever bastard, that Sturgill.
So he decided to get back on script and play the set list as it was predetermined, with a mix of songs from High Top, Metamodern and Sailor's Guide, with a few covers mixed in (Willie Nelson being the most recognizable). However, ALL of these songs were played with his new rock sound - there wasn't a lick of country, not even an acoustic guitar. I absolutely loved it and The Brand did not (I'll share her thoughts later). They jammed a lot and just rolled into the next song often, which was fine with me.
Nearing the two hour mark, they went back and did The Promise, again for the ladies, but this time getting it right, but also making it a new version (I think he called it a swing version or something like that) which was nice, and then hit the highlight for me which was ripping through Call to Arms, which was apropos given the charity, but he infused T-Rex's The Motivator into it, and it just shredded. Hard to leave after that and not be super pumped up!
As I mentioned it was awesome for me, but The Brand, being of the country ilk, did not. Her thoughts: (1) why didn't he sing more? He has a great voice. (2) was it so loud because the venue is so small? (3) Miles was looking super cute (4) That version of The Promise was the best she's ever heard, but wished he had played the rest of his older songs like they are on the albums.
Enjoy Monday!
I can't wait for this...however, I'm a little worrisome regarding the ticket scenario.
+/- 700 people at willcall... I'm assuming that process alone goes from 6 to 8ish? Enough time to get everyone in and show time between 8:30 and 9?
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Why do you refer to your partner as "The Brand?"
Is that a Cali thing?
he does, it's a directorial thing, and a one-off: i don't know of any other californians (or anyone anywhere, really) that refer to the SO in this way.
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Why do you refer to your partner as "The Brand?"
Is that a Cali thing?
Because "smackette" was already used, and it would be inappropriate to recycle that, so I sought alternatives from friends and colleagues. "The Brand" rose to the top...
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I once had a friend in college who referred to the significant others of his friends as "associations."
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I can't wait for this...however, I'm a little worrisome regarding the ticket scenario.
I too was concerned, but The Independent handled it pretty well, actually, albeit with 200 less people than the Black Cat. Doors opened at 7, we got in line after dinner (Little Star for those in the know) at about 7:10-7:15. I just showed them my ID and we were inside by 7:30, near enough to the front for our liking, plenty of time to enjoy a Tecate or two (The Brand had Cabernet).
They did not start right at 8, which I can only assume was because there were still some people outside in line. There was no opening band, but an injured Vet came out to talk about the charity at around 8:15. He only talked for a couple minutes then Sturgill was off and running...we were at the wine bar across the street by 10:20.
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Did you have Tecate at the wine bar?
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I was already pretty psyched about the show, but this got me psyched-er (?). Thanks for the recap!
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Did you have Tecate at the wine bar?
Don't be ridiculous. A bottle of Sangiovese from Tuscany, of course...
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Did you have Tecate at the wine bar?
Don't be ridiculous. A bottle of Sangiovese from Tuscany, of course...
Built to Spill were awesome as usual.
A few random things... in 25 years of show going, it was the first time I've ever been cold at a show. I was literally directly under the massive AC vent and had no where to move due to a packed out. Froze my nuts off.
Also, The Satellite Room was hosting some virgin video game night and had music absolutely blasting. I hopped in there between Love as Laughter and Built to Spill. The music was so loud that during Built to Spill's set you could hear bass coming through the walls of the club, pretty annoying. Hey Seth...
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copy paste to Hey Seth thread or email 930....
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Beers and bites before the show...check
Pre-show boardie meetup which I enjoyed...check
Not sold out on a Saturday night...check
Mellow crowd who were actually pleasant and polite...check
Great show by Luna...check
Home by 9:45pm...check
Can we get an annual early show on a Saturday in October? I hope the not sold out factor doesn't banish them to playing the Black Cat. If Jonathan Richman can continue to get booked once a year, so should Luna.
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Absolutely loved the Luna show. Great Boardie turnout! Saw Bagley and Sidehatch, and Hutch was heading to the bar before I could say hi. I heard Space was there too. Thought it was a fantastic audience, great performance. I'm just bummed about the 90-minute time limit because I had asked for "Blue Thunder", the Galaxie 500 song, and it was on the setlist but they had to skip it.
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Good seeing you fellow boardies.
I highly approved of the early show time and hope for more in the future.
I personally thought the show was just ok... not bad, but a pretty much "going through the motions" type of show.
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I so enjoyed Luna....Britta’s backing vocals were too loud though
For $25 90 minutes was fine but show seemed rushed... I hate hate hate early shows...
For me show had an air of finality...I doubt they will be back to 930 and I just think they have nothin left...it’s just repeating themselves
Maybe I want to find something newer, with more energy...I am just going to too many has been shows...Wilco next week
Crowd was decent size but this with the enticement of Penthouse
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I so enjoyed Luna....Britta’s backing vocals were too loud though
For $25 90 minutes was fine but show seemed rushed... I hate hate hate early shows...
For me show had an air of finality...I doubt they will be back to 930 and I just think they have nothin left...it’s just repeating themselves
Maybe I want to find something newer, with more energy...I am just going to too many has been shows...Wilco next week
Crowd was decent size but this with the enticement of Penthouse
Couldn't agree more... I can't even make myself think I want to go to that Wilco show, what a complete snooze fest that new release is and the last song I need to hear is California Stars.
You were missed at the pre show board meeting.
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I so enjoyed Luna....Britta’s backing vocals were too loud though
For $25 90 minutes was fine but show seemed rushed... I hate hate hate early shows...
For me show had an air of finality...I doubt they will be back to 930 and I just think they have nothin left...it’s just repeating themselves
Maybe I want to find something newer, with more energy...I am just going to too many has been shows...Wilco next week
Crowd was decent size but this with the enticement of Penthouse
Couldn't agree more... I can't even make myself think I want to go to that Wilco show, what a complete snooze fest that new release is and the last song I need to hear is California Stars.
rumor has it that they'll be playing Heavy Metal Drummer on this tour, not to be missed!!!
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Loved the Luna show. I thought they were in a nice groove their entire set. Penthouse is such a great record. It was the best Luna show I've seen since they resurfaced in 2015. Dean's guitar playing shimmered. Justin often had a brush in one hand and stick in the other. The sound overall was great, though I do agree with Hutch - Britta's vocals were up too high. Highlight for me was a blissful "Hedgehog". As far as the set length goes- 17 songs seems to be about the average on this tour (some venues got 15, so I can't complain).
Always a pleasure running across Hutch and Bearman.
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Sturgill Simpson and Co were great last night, played just a little over 2 hours (first hour was the new album in it's entirely and last hour was all older material), I was surprised as to how low key it was onstage (lights were static, no guitar switching out every song..actually he played the same guitar the entire show, etc), their performance more than made up for that boring ass show they did at Constitution Hall a few years back. By the way was anyone up front to see why one of his doofy crew guys came barreling onstage to confront someone in the front until Sturgill told him to back off? I'm assuming it was just for taking pictures but just curious.
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Sturgill Simpson and Co were great last night, played just a little over 2 hours (first hour was the new album in it's entirely and last hour was all older material), I was surprised as to how low key it was onstage (lights were static, no guitar switching out every song..actually he played the same guitar the entire show, etc), their performance more than made up for that boring ass show they did at Constitution Hall a few years back. By the way was anyone up front to see why one of his doofy crew guys came barreling onstage to confront someone in the front until Sturgill told him to back off? I'm assuming it was just for taking pictures but just curious.
Unbelievable show... Those guys are a helluva band, wow. Couldn't have been more happy with the set/crowd/etc.
I was fairly close and actually thought he was doing something with the drumset, but I guess I was wrong.
Pretty touching story to start the show as well by the vet.
cc: Luna/Built to spill, you guys are old and boring.
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Loved the Luna show. I thought they were in a nice groove their entire set. Penthouse is such a great record. It was the best Luna show I've seen since they resurfaced in 2015. Dean's guitar playing shimmered. Justin often had a brush in one hand and stick in the other. The sound overall was great, though I do agree with Hutch - Britta's vocals were up too high. Highlight for me was a blissful "Hedgehog". As far as the set length goes- 17 songs seems to be about the average on this tour (some venues got 15, so I can't complain).
Always a pleasure running across Hutch and Bearman.
Who is Justin?
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I so enjoyed Luna....Britta’s backing vocals were too loud though
For $25 90 minutes was fine but show seemed rushed... I hate hate hate early shows...
For me show had an air of finality...I doubt they will be back to 930 and I just think they have nothin left...it’s just repeating themselves
Maybe I want to find something newer, with more energy...I am just going to too many has been shows...Wilco next week
Crowd was decent size but this with the enticement of Penthouse
Couldn't agree more... I can't even make myself think I want to go to that Wilco show, what a complete snooze fest that new release is and the last song I need to hear is California Stars.
rumor has it that they'll be playing Heavy Metal Drummer on this tour, not to be missed!!!
I'll take a set full of California Stars and Heavy Metal Drummers over anything off of their last three albums.
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Sturgill Simpson and Co were great last night, played just a little over 2 hours (first hour was the new album in it's entirely and last hour was all older material), I was surprised as to how low key it was onstage (lights were static, no guitar switching out every song..actually he played the same guitar the entire show, etc), their performance more than made up for that boring ass show they did at Constitution Hall a few years back. By the way was anyone up front to see why one of his doofy crew guys came barreling onstage to confront someone in the front until Sturgill told him to back off? I'm assuming it was just for taking pictures but just curious.
Unbelievable show... Those guys are a helluva band, wow. Couldn't have been more happy with the set/crowd/etc.
I was fairly close and actually thought he was doing something with the drumset, but I guess I was wrong.
Pretty touching story to start the show as well by the vet.
cc: Luna/Built to spill, you guys are old and boring.
Yeah at some point during the show a crew guy came out to adjust the drumset but at the very beginning (as Sturgill was tuning up before they had started playing) something happened where one of them got onstage and confronted someone in the front row and Sturgill told him to relax that they were clear (or something like that) and that there were too many cooks and went on a tangent about that before they started playing.
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Loved the Luna show. I thought they were in a nice groove their entire set. Penthouse is such a great record. It was the best Luna show I've seen since they resurfaced in 2015. Dean's guitar playing shimmered. Justin often had a brush in one hand and stick in the other. The sound overall was great, though I do agree with Hutch - Britta's vocals were up too high. Highlight for me was a blissful "Hedgehog". As far as the set length goes- 17 songs seems to be about the average on this tour (some venues got 15, so I can't complain).
Always a pleasure running across Hutch and Bearman.
Completely agree. Hutch, I think when you see a lot of shows a band like Luna can be underwhelming. In 1997, I saw Aphex Twin one night and Luna the next. I just felt so exhausted during Luna's set that night. I feel like they'll be around a bit...I can see them working on more new music. Dean is just not an enigmatic performer, but as a unit I thought they were fantastic. When they got into those great stretches during "23 Minutes", "Kalamazoo", "Freakin' and Peakin'" and "Friendly Advice", I just thought they were on fire. But when you're around a lot of live music, Luna is much more of an acquired taste. There's nothing fancy about them. They're a band you just have to absorb and go with.
Went to see a Jason Narducy house show last night in Baltimore. It was so excellent. I think he's really found a great format to present his music, and I hope that any time he comes around you all try to check out one of his shows. Criminally-underrated as a songwriter, and he's got some cool music coming out: a musical in Chicago in January, and in spring his band Split Single will release a new LP and Mike Mills is playing bass and Jon Wurster is on drums. Definitely something to look out for.
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Loved the Luna show. I thought they were in a nice groove their entire set. Penthouse is such a great record. It was the best Luna show I've seen since they resurfaced in 2015. Dean's guitar playing shimmered. Justin often had a brush in one hand and stick in the other. The sound overall was great, though I do agree with Hutch - Britta's vocals were up too high. Highlight for me was a blissful "Hedgehog". As far as the set length goes- 17 songs seems to be about the average on this tour (some venues got 15, so I can't complain).
Always a pleasure running across Hutch and Bearman.
Who is Justin?
I think he meant Lee Wall. Justin was the old bass player.
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Well they are playing like 27 songs
The second half of new album picks up pace from death march on Bataan start
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Sturgill Simpson and Co were great last night, played just a little over 2 hours (first hour was the new album in it's entirely and last hour was all older material), I was surprised as to how low key it was onstage (lights were static, no guitar switching out every song..actually he played the same guitar the entire show, etc), their performance more than made up for that boring ass show they did at Constitution Hall a few years back. By the way was anyone up front to see why one of his doofy crew guys came barreling onstage to confront someone in the front until Sturgill told him to back off? I'm assuming it was just for taking pictures but just curious.
Unbelievable show... Those guys are a helluva band, wow. Couldn't have been more happy with the set/crowd/etc.
I was fairly close and actually thought he was doing something with the drumset, but I guess I was wrong.
Pretty touching story to start the show as well by the vet.
cc: Luna/Built to spill, you guys are old and boring.
Yeah at some point during the show a crew guy came out to adjust the drumset but at the very beginning (as Sturgill was tuning up before they had started playing) something happened where one of them got onstage and confronted someone in the front row and Sturgill told him to relax that they were clear (or something like that) and that there were too many cooks and went on a tangent about that before they started playing.
uhhh yes...Not sure what happened.
Additionally, was awesome to see this in a small club as I can't imagine the new album translating as well in a booming Anthem sound system. We shall see.
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Penthouse is one of my favorite albums. The thing I noticed most was Wareham’s great guitar work and how many leads are his.
Nostalgia shows can be a weird trip.
It’s probably unfair to look at a show based on its context.
If Luna has gone on at 9:30 and played five more songs and the crowd had been 10 years younger I might have felt different even if the performances had been the same.
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Loved the Luna show. I thought they were in a nice groove their entire set. Penthouse is such a great record. It was the best Luna show I've seen since they resurfaced in 2015. Dean's guitar playing shimmered. Justin often had a brush in one hand and stick in the other. The sound overall was great, though I do agree with Hutch - Britta's vocals were up too high. Highlight for me was a blissful "Hedgehog". As far as the set length goes- 17 songs seems to be about the average on this tour (some venues got 15, so I can't complain).
Always a pleasure running across Hutch and Bearman.
Who is Justin?
I think he meant Lee Wall. Justin was the old bass player.
Yes, thanks for clarifying Bearman. Am I mistaken or has Sean taken more lead guitar parts in the past?
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Penthouse is one of my favorite albums. The thing I noticed most was Wareham’s great guitar work and how many leads are his.
Nostalgia shows can be a weird trip.
It’s probably unfair to look at a show based on its context.
If Luna has gone on at 9:30 and played five more songs and the crowd had been 10 years younger I might have felt different even if the performances had been the same.
I used to want longer shows, but 90 mins is plenty for me these days.
What do you think the average crowd age was? I didn't seen anyone older than me, and thought most were noticeably younger than myself. Hell, there were even a few little kids on the crowd.
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OMG I wish show had gone on another hour!!
Average age was 45.
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that last Luna show I saw (I think the reunion show at 930) was pretty underwhelming overall. I considered the show this past Saturday though but got lazy...too bad they don't ever play Baltimore.
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My "post show banter" is that the Sturgill Simpson show was "very good" and also that there was more weed openly smoked at this show than anything I've seen since maybe like Cypress Hill lol
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I heard that there were no women at that Sturgill show.
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I know one woman who went
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it was an exaggeration obviously, maybe 95% men?
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It might have been just where I was standing, but in my area, it was probably 60 / 40 men to women ratio.
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Loved the Luna show. I thought they were in a nice groove their entire set. Penthouse is such a great record. It was the best Luna show I've seen since they resurfaced in 2015. Dean's guitar playing shimmered. Justin often had a brush in one hand and stick in the other. The sound overall was great, though I do agree with Hutch - Britta's vocals were up too high. Highlight for me was a blissful "Hedgehog". As far as the set length goes- 17 songs seems to be about the average on this tour (some venues got 15, so I can't complain).
Always a pleasure running across Hutch and Bearman.
Completely agree. Hutch, I think when you see a lot of shows a band like Luna can be underwhelming. In 1997, I saw Aphex Twin one night and Luna the next. I just felt so exhausted during Luna's set that night. I feel like they'll be around a bit...I can see them working on more new music. Dean is just not an enigmatic performer, but as a unit I thought they were fantastic. When they got into those great stretches during "23 Minutes", "Kalamazoo", "Freakin' and Peakin'" and "Friendly Advice", I just thought they were on fire. But when you're around a lot of live music, Luna is much more of an acquired taste. There's nothing fancy about them. They're a band you just have to absorb and go with.
Went to see a Jason Narducy house show last night in Baltimore. It was so excellent. I think he's really found a great format to present his music, and I hope that any time he comes around you all try to check out one of his shows. Criminally-underrated as a songwriter, and he's got some cool music coming out: a musical in Chicago in January, and in spring his band Split Single will release a new LP and Mike Mills is playing bass and Jon Wurster is on drums. Definitely something to look out for.
Nice to see you at the Narducyfest. Was a lot of fun.
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It might have been just where I was standing, but in my area, it was probably 60 / 40 men to women ratio.
How did you convince your wife to go? Did you tell her Frank Turner was opening?
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Nice to see you at the Narducyfest. Was a lot of fun.
Same here! It makes me happy when I get to run into familiar faces, especially at these random small gigs.
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My "post show banter" is that the Sturgill Simpson show was "very good" and also that there was more weed openly smoked at this show than anything I've seen since maybe like Cypress Hill lol
Yeah... Sturgill obviously likes sick eds and I was pretty surprised about that as well. I don't know if I've ever seen an artist blatantly smoke multiple joints on stage (not there is anything wrong with that).
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Did you tell her Frank Turner was opening?
"Honey, you know those naps you like taking? Well, do I have an idea for you!"
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I don't know if I've ever seen an artist blatantly smoke multiple joints on stage
You haven't been to enough shows in SF....
I did leave that out of my review - they smoked a lot of weed and, strangely, passed around a vape to do it. You don't have to do that in SF...
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My "post show banter" is that the Sturgill Simpson show was "very good" and also that there was more weed openly smoked at this show than anything I've seen since maybe like Cypress Hill lol
Yeah... Sturgill obviously likes sick eds and I was pretty surprised about that as well. I don't know if I've ever seen an artist blatantly smoke multiple joints on stage (not there is anything wrong with that).
What an outlaw! Do you think he'll do that at his Jersey show?
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lol. Nah, I was solo.
Did you tell her Frank Turner was opening?
"Honey, you know those naps you like taking? Well, do I have an idea for you!"
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It might have been just where I was standing, but in my area, it was probably 60 / 40 men to women ratio.
sounds about right.
Seemed to be either:
1. Husband/Wife
2. Girlfriend/Boyfriend
3. Dude on Dude
4. Single Dude
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if anyone wants to listen... can't vouch for the quality as I just got the link.
https://soundcloud.com/vwmule/sets/sturgill-simpson-oct-7-2019-black-cat-dc
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if anyone wants to listen... can't vouch for the quality as I just got the link.
https://soundcloud.com/vwmule/sets/sturgill-simpson-oct-7-2019-black-cat-dc
It's not bad actually, a little muted but the sound coming from the PA wasn't particularly bright either.
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if anyone wants to listen... can't vouch for the quality as I just got the link.
https://soundcloud.com/vwmule/sets/sturgill-simpson-oct-7-2019-black-cat-dc
It's not bad actually, a little muted but the sound coming from the PA wasn't particularly bright either.
Glad to see as many people like "Best Clockmaker on Mars" as much as I do!
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Luna live at Paste studios
https://www.facebook.com/PasteMagazine/videos/2354346934787079/UzpfSTEzODQ3NTEyOTU3OTE0MzoyNTE0ODk5Nzc1MjY5OTg4
think this is a live stream that started 45 mins ago?
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74.
I enjoyed Titus Andronicus/Control Top at Ottobar. Control Top were way better (to me) last night than at Black Cat over the summer (opening for Ted Leo & RX). They seemed tighter,more sure of themselves, ... Al and Ali in matching red suits, Ali in pasties with the letter "A" over one nipple, and "L" over the other to celebrate Al's birthday, and a barely secured jacket sometimes cover her up.
I love Titus, and Patrick was his usual deadpan funny, his brother (Brendan Stickles from Bethesda?) was on stage for part of the show adding some vocals and the intro/Abe Lincoln's address, to "A More Perfect Union." Chris Wilson is clearly my favorite drummer, and I was happy to see him again: That's 5 times this year: Titus twice, Hammered Hulls twice, and Ted Leo RX once.
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ACL for one night was fun. Great festival. Austin is a dump though...they really need to get their homeless problem under control. It's bad.
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Idles show was high energy fun show at the club. Well done!
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Cool. Have you seen the band Shame?!
Idles show was high energy fun show at the club. Well done!
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Yes. Saw Shame at Black Cat. They were a lot of fun. Charlie Steen is a true frontman. Looking forward to the next album and set of shows from them.
Cool. Have you seen the band Shame?!
Idles show was high energy fun show at the club. Well done!
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Charlie Steen is a true frontman.
It's all the tiger blood running through his veins.
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yes, I wish the Idles frontman has the same energy...
Yes. Saw Shame at Black Cat. They were a lot of fun. Charlie Steen is a true frontman. Looking forward to the next album and set of shows from them.
Cool. Have you seen the band Shame?!
Idles show was high energy fun show at the club. Well done!
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How much .money did I pay for seats to have fat middle ages cows stand in front of my kid bobbing their heads and twirling their fingers and bumping their to fat asses into their aeatvacks!
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How much .money did I pay for seats to have fat middle ages cows stand in front of my kid bobbing their heads and twirling their fingers and bumping their to fat asses into their aeatvacks!
This is the content I'm here for.
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How much .money did I pay for seats to have fat middle ages cows stand in front of my kid bobbing their heads and twirling their fingers and bumping their to fat asses into their aeatvacks!
next, time, don't bring kids to a show. no one wants them there.
the, end.
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Why is this show seated? Everyone is standing
They sound great
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Why is this show seated? Everyone is standing
They sound great
Dreaming of killing them all
Wouldn't have come if had knownig want really a seated show . Bad foot and can't stand.
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How much .money did I pay for seats to have fat middle ages cows stand in front of my kid bobbing their heads and twirling their fingers and bumping their to fat asses into their aeatvacks!
next, time, don't bring kids to a show. no one wants them there.
the, end.
Then make it an 18+ show asshole.
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I definitely wouldn't bring a kid if "show asshole" was part of the deal.
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Why is this show seated? Everyone is standing
They sound great
Dreaming of killing them all
Wouldn't have come if had knownig want really a seated show . Bad foot and can't stand.
Well it was a seated show but if people want to stand what are you going to do?
Sorry for your woes
If you have a bad foot and can’t stand you have an ADA need...next time say something on way in or even better call ahead so that arrangements can be made
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If you took all the show related complaints that have ever been made and put them on a Bingo card, my Bingo card was pretty full yesterday and last night.
But too much whining is never a good look, so I'll keep it too a minimum and instead focus on making an apology. I apologize to the kind, gentle animal that I compared a certain beast to last night. At least I'm a vegetarian.
Furthermore, I'd also like to apologize to all of the female dogs I insulted (in my mind) every time the Academy Award winning cinematographer directly in front of me held her camera over her head to film songs, obstructing my view from my standing room only chair that I was wedged into and couldn't maneuver around like I could if I were at a *real* standing club show.
And finally, I'd like to apologize to all of the penises in the world who I insulted (again, in my mind) every time (at least every other song) the (award winning at least in his mama's eyes) Richard two rows in front of me raised his camera aloft, also blocking my view. I hope Jeff Tweedy's "ugly" but loveable mug didn't break your camera!
In summary, I love cows, female dogs, and penises. My apologies to them for my negativity.
As far as the show goes, I apologize for my pre-show arguing to the naysayers who complain about Wilco playing the same old deep-cuts-free setlist and topping it off with a smattering of boring new songs...you naysayers are so wise, and I was so naively dumb to hope for much otherwise. Sorry!!!
Hutch (I think I saw you out of the corner of my eye as we made our post-show, beating the Nats' traffic, getting home so we could all get up at 6am escape...sorry I didn't get a chance to say hi, next time I swear!) was spot on when he said they sounded great...it's like the Wilco machine has practiced these songs to a tight knit science (miss you, sloppy Jay Bennett). When Jeff said "We're not going to do much chit chat, we've got a lot of songs to get through." my heart sunk because the chit chat is really the only spontaneity in their show, especially when "a lot of songs to get through" is the alternative. Hey, at least they didn't do "Heavy Metal Drummer."
On a positive note, my other half enjoyed the show (and didn't fall asleep, which is harder when you're standing in front of your chair instead of sitting in it!) And I made it to the car to hear the Nats win the pennant. So it was not a total loss!
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In summary, I love cows, female dogs, and penises. My apologies to them for my negativity.
You must be fun at parties.
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In summary, I love cows, female dogs, and penises. My apologies to them for my negativity.
You must be fun at parties.
It really just depends on the party.
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How much .money did I pay for seats to have fat middle ages cows stand in front of my kid bobbing their heads and twirling their fingers and bumping their to fat asses into their aeatvacks!
If only the porky women were midgets. If only.
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How much .money did I pay for seats to have fat middle ages cows stand in front of my kid bobbing their heads and twirling their fingers and bumping their to fat asses into their aeatvacks!
If only the porky women were midgets. If only.
Thanks for the laugh! You rock.
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75. I enjoyed Wilco at the Anthem.
Bought a seat in Row X yesterday.
Walked in as Soccer Mommy was starting. No one was sitting at the end of the 3rd row, so I sat there and saw their whole set. They are a fun band in a tough spot opening for Wilco in a 1/4 full large hall.
Between sets I checked into my seat in the middle of Row X which seemed okay. I then acquired a vegan hot dog (no chili) and while I was eating it I randomly met up with some folks that go to a lot of Wilco shows and Baltimore house shows. They had upgraded their seats to front row.
Once Wilco started, I went back to my Soccer Mommy seat in 3rd row at the end Stage Right.
No one ever came to claim it.
Was next to a lady in a full mirrorball reflective dress who seemed cool and very drunk.
At that spot I could stand adjacent to my seat and not block anyone's view other than other standing folks who slowly accumulated behind me in that area, and the mirrored gal danced next to me and occasionally we high-fived.
Mid Wilco set I moved up to Row B closer to center stage which had been empty for the whole show and sat for some of the slower songs. Then near the end of the main set I stood at the stage with the folks I knew and enjoyed Nels shredding a few feet away. Lingered a few minutes after the show, then quickly got back to the car.
As I drove away on he highway, I listened the Nats punch their ticket and saw the fireworks over the stadium.
Great show, great night. I have some cool close up video (but didn't block anyone's view in obtaining it).
Bought the poster.
I feel for Spaceman, I too would have been miserable wedged into the middle of Row X.
This should have been a standing room show.
(https://i.imgur.com/MqLojPR.jpg)
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I should have been with Challenged!
Anyone know why it was a seated show? My guess is the band wanted it that way cause of the slow new album but I don’t know
I had seats on 2nd floor but didn’t even check them out...hung out by bar stage right on floor...fine view but I guess I could have done better....I had not seen then in seven years so set list was perfect particularly the Being There encore
Weird night though with Nats playing...scoring 7 in first helped...caught last three outs at Brighton next door...so happy
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Love the poster!
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That one-two punch of "I Got You" and "Outtasite" never gets old. They did that at the first Wilco show I went to.
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/wilco/1995/930-club-washington-dc-73dd2629.html
Wish they had added "Monday".
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Loved hearing "Don't Forget the Flowers". New stuff sounded great - "We Were Lucky" will probably become a staple. HMD's absence was a surprise. The encore rocked, but I was expecting "I'm a Wheel" to end it. All in all a great show. Front row Tier A is a good perch - as usual could do without all the talking during the quieter tunes. And being billed by Rooam for somebody else's order.
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Loved hearing "Don't Forget the Flowers". New stuff sounded great - "We Were Lucky" will probably become a staple. HMD's absence was a surprise. The encore rocked, but I was expecting "I'm a Wheel" to end it. All in all a great show. Front row Tier A is a good perch - as usual could do without all the talking during the quieter tunes. And being billed by Rooam for somebody else's order.
Best/Worst crowd banter during the quiet songs was the dudes behind me one of whom had never heard a single song from Wilco before saying "how did I miss this for so long, this is like the Grateful Dead," and his buddy was like, "no....this is way better than that nonsense...."
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Great Bon Iver show last night. Bruce Hornsby showed up for a couple numbers including a Bonnie Raitt tune. Baltimore's own Jenn Wasner seemed to be loving her role in the band. The usual Vernon-adoring crowd. Cue the haters...
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Great Bon Iver show last night. Bruce Hornsby showed up for a couple numbers including a Bonnie Raitt tune. Baltimore's own Jenn Wasner seemed to be loving her role in the band. The usual Vernon-adoring crowd. Cue the haters...
How was the light show? Remember a video getting posted a while back covering the incredible stage design they were taking on the road. His last show at the Anthem was him alone on stage in front of a black backdrop.
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Great Bon Iver show last night. Bruce Hornsby showed up for a couple numbers including a Bonnie Raitt tune. Baltimore's own Jenn Wasner seemed to be loving her role in the band. The usual Vernon-adoring crowd. Cue the haters...
How was the light show? Remember a video getting posted a while back covering the incredible stage design they were taking on the road. His last show at the Anthem was him alone on stage in front of a black backdrop.
I didn't go, but a friend posted this
(https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/72764916_10219988750978261_8765711359858966528_o.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_oc=AQnqSnHBRAJyXVnYiAN12t6SYW1Di3y_vnTDDz9gYI0PoZanvVzdMN4qA1gRObNAKXY&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=77b53a40dfee34960aac2afdb5d07a75&oe=5E5F1EAD)
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Bon Mehver
Cue the haters...
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Bor Ingver
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Great Bon Iver show last night. Bruce Hornsby showed up for a couple numbers including a Bonnie Raitt tune. Baltimore's own Jenn Wasner seemed to be loving her role in the band. The usual Vernon-adoring crowd. Cue the haters...
How was the light show? Remember a video getting posted a while back covering the incredible stage design they were taking on the road. His last show at the Anthem was him alone on stage in front of a black backdrop.
Very cool. This was a much more dynamic show both visually and sonically. Thanks for the visual aid Hatch.
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Oh and btw Vernon gave a shout out to this very important organization- http://www.safealliance.org/
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good to hear, don't think I've seen him after that RNR show opening for Black Mountain...
Great Bon Iver show last night. Bruce Hornsby showed up for a couple numbers including a Bonnie Raitt tune. Baltimore's own Jenn Wasner seemed to be loving her role in the band. The usual Vernon-adoring crowd. Cue the haters...
How was the light show? Remember a video getting posted a while back covering the incredible stage design they were taking on the road. His last show at the Anthem was him alone on stage in front of a black backdrop.
Very cool. This was a much more dynamic show both visually and sonically. Thanks for the visual aid Hatch.
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good to hear, don't think I've seen him after that RNR show opening for Black Mountain...
Great Bon Iver show last night. Bruce Hornsby showed up for a couple numbers including a Bonnie Raitt tune. Baltimore's own Jenn Wasner seemed to be loving her role in the band. The usual Vernon-adoring crowd. Cue the haters...
How was the light show? Remember a video getting posted a while back covering the incredible stage design they were taking on the road. His last show at the Anthem was him alone on stage in front of a black backdrop.
Very cool. This was a much more dynamic show both visually and sonically. Thanks for the visual aid Hatch.
Some next level, "I saw them before they were big" from Joe!
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ha, not familiar with him when I saw him. People left after his set. Dorks!
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Continuing my obsession with Luna, I went up on a whim to see them in NYC at the Bowery Ballroom. Stan and Justin, the original rhythm section, opened and ended the show. It was so awesome. Great audience. During the song "Going Home", Dean sang the line about the Twin Towers talking to each other and the audience spontaneously applauded and cheered. It was so great to see that show. It was like a history of the band because everyone got to perform. Justin played bass on "Friendly Advice" and Britta came out to sing backing vocals. Plus everyone was hanging out after the show at the downstairs bar. It was a pretty festive evening.
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saw thom yorke last night. t'was awesome, for those of us into that kind of thing (not sure that the missus was in that group...). sound was a bit muddy, which is unfortunate given the style of music. stuff from the new album came off a bit more energetic/aggro/edgy/etc. than the recorded versions. final track of the show was "unmade (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0ueIcYrOmo)", just thom and an electric piano, and it was damn near perfect.
the star of the concert, other than thom's pants, was the light show. the three musicians stood behind kraftwerk-like tables/stands with their equipment on them, and behind them was an enormous LCD screen that went edge to edge, floor to ceiling. each song had its own animation, very different from each other - someone spent a lot of time programming that stuff. damn trippy, so pro-tip: drop'em if ya got 'em.
setlist: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/thom-yorke/2019/paramount-theatre-seattle-wa-639dfad3.html (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/thom-yorke/2019/paramount-theatre-seattle-wa-639dfad3.html)
a few crappy pix: https://photos.app.goo.gl/yeBawPmbCopkgnRQ9 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/yeBawPmbCopkgnRQ9)
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Almost bailed last night, but im glad I didnt. New songs still aren't great but a lot translated well live i thought. A few though still sounded like a generic band playing live in the background of some movie IMO.
Good bit of old stuff and they hit some of my favorites so I was stoked. Odd to hear something like Good Things on such a huge stage but it still rocked.
Also got to finally meet Hutch as I was leaving. Theyll never get the blood washed off the walls.
Kidding of course...it was nice to chat even for a minute, and even after he gave the side eye to my Bernie shirt before I introduced myself.
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Ghost was a hoot.
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Great meeting you NKOTB!!
Definitely a highlight...it was funny because I really was having negative thoughts about the shirt and then you stop and yell “HUTCH?!?” And then you go “I wore it just for you!”
Most amusing
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Almost bailed last night, but im glad I didnt. New songs still aren't great but a lot translated well live i thought. A few though still sounded like a generic band playing live in the background of some movie IMO.
Good bit of old stuff and they hit some of my favorites so I was stoked. Odd to hear something like Good Things on such a huge stage but it still rocked.
Also got to finally meet Hutch as I was leaving. Theyll never get the blood washed off the walls.
Kidding of course...it was nice to chat even for a minute, and even after he gave the side eye to my Bernie shirt before I introduced myself.
I still love seeing them, but the absence of Janet was palpable. Entertain still one of my favorite live songs ever though. Glad I went, and was fun to watch an inning of baseball on the pier after the show.
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I still love seeing them, but the absence of Janet was palpable.
Like orange juice.
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Fun Helmet show last night.
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Really great Milk Carton Kids show last night at Uhall.
I had never seen before. They are very talented, and so funny and endearing.
The sound was terrific - just the 2 guys, one mic, and 2 acoustic guitars.
They played one song without amplification from the stage, and also one from within the crowd.
They came out after the show and signed merch and took pics with whoever wanted, for however long it would take. [I did not stick around for that]
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Tiny Desk Fest last night, Sheryl Crow.
Fun night: a little happy hour, then the show for 1/2 hr or so, hits and new stuff, and such. Then, an interview in the NPR Auditorium, some merch as well.
Had a small chat with Bob about Megan Thee Stallion and her impressive use of Baltimore favorite Old BayTM in her rhymes.
Pretty cool thing he and his team have built. I will have to try to get there for a daytime event.
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85.
Big Thief
Pale Hound
Pale Hound were an unexpected joy. Really great songs.
Big Thief were riveting. Forgotten Eyes, Not, Masterpiece, Mary. I would not be surprised seeing them get big enough to play Anthem soon.
It seemed like one of those oversold, sold out shows. Many more people than were at New Pornos earlier in the week.
Joe and I were able to have a pretty thorough furniture store discussion between acts.
Poster was only $5!
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Big Thief were riveting.
that was an AWESOME show. There is just something about her that I love and will keep coming back to see them live
Buck Meek was also outstanding on guitar and whispered backup vocal
I want to say the last time I saw them at the Cat (with Dacus split bill) Buck wasn't playing and IMO a huge loss. So was very glad that he was there
There were a few guitar heavy jams that I wasn't expecting for some reason. There were a few moments that it sounded like MBV
that intro to Shark Smile was fantastic
Best audience banter was when she said "I never really go all out on the guitar jams, I just feel odd getting out in front and acting like a guitar god. I need to come up and put my foot on the monitor and do one of those guitar jamming poses"(paraphrased)
Was packed, but got a good spot by Food Food (just beyond the glow) and the line for people already with a ticket was brutal (usually it's the will call line that is long, but no one was even on that)
(yes this is hyperbole, compared to lines at the anthem...but was still a little shocked at 9PM there was a line to the alleyway to get in)
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this is the downside for giving out the set times in advance...
and the line for people already with a ticket was brutal (usually it's the will call line that is long, but no one was even on that)
(yes this is hyperbole, compared to lines at the anthem...but was still a little shocked at 9PM there was a line to the alleyway to get in)
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Big Thief were riveting.
that was an AWESOME show. There is just something about her that I love and will keep coming back to see them live
Buck Meek was also outstanding on guitar and whispered backup vocal
I want to say the last time I saw them at the Cat (with Dacus split bill) Buck wasn't playing and IMO a huge loss. So was very glad that he was there
There were a few guitar heavy jams that I wasn't expecting for some reason. There were a few moments that it sounded like MBV
that intro to Shark Smile was fantastic
Best audience banter was when she said "I never really go all out on the guitar jams, I just feel odd getting out in front and acting like a guitar god. I need to come up and put my foot on the monitor and do one of those guitar jamming poses"(paraphrased)
Was packed, but got a good spot by Food Food (just beyond the glow) and the line for people already with a ticket was brutal (usually it's the will call line that is long, but no one was even on that)
(yes this is hyperbole, compared to lines at the anthem...but was still a little shocked at 9PM there was a line to the alleyway to get in)
Ah, was looking around for you. Mustve walked right past you.
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Made my first trip to the MGM Grand Theatre this weekend.
I have to say, I was impressed with the venue and it probably could've been a great contender for the level above the club bookings if they didn't focus on has beens and bookings where you can charge $300 a ticket. Really not a bad seat in the house, great sound, no lines... I'd definitely go back for the right show.
However, just being in a casino atmosphere is a big turn off. The clientele of white trash, PG county riff raff, crazy rich Asians, and tourists is about as bad as it gets in terms of general population just walking around.
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Casinos rank just below shopping malls in terms of that vapid, dead inside feeling.
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Made my first trip to the MGM Grand Theatre this weekend.
I have to say, I was impressed with the venue and it probably could've been a great contender for the level above the club bookings if they didn't focus on has beens and bookings where you can charge $300 a ticket. Really not a bad seat in the house, great sound, no lines... I'd definitely go back for the right show.
However, just being in a casino atmosphere is a big turn off. The clientele of white trash, PG county riff raff, crazy rich Asians, and tourists is about as bad as it gets in terms of general population just walking around.
I will never ever go back to that place ever. Even though that theater is nice.
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Made my first trip to the MGM Grand Theatre this weekend.
I have to say, I was impressed with the venue and it probably could've been a great contender for the level above the club bookings if they didn't focus on has beens and bookings where you can charge $300 a ticket. Really not a bad seat in the house, great sound, no lines... I'd definitely go back for the right show.
However, just being in a casino atmosphere is a big turn off. The clientele of white trash, PG county riff raff, crazy rich Asians, and tourists is about as bad as it gets in terms of general population just walking around.
I will never ever go back to that place ever. Even though that theater is nice.
I'm really proud of you for addressing your gambling problems head on. No shame.
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Made my first trip to the MGM Grand Theatre this weekend.
I have to say, I was impressed with the venue and it probably could've been a great contender for the level above the club bookings if they didn't focus on has beens and bookings where you can charge $300 a ticket. Really not a bad seat in the house, great sound, no lines... I'd definitely go back for the right show.
However, just being in a casino atmosphere is a big turn off. The clientele of white trash, PG county riff raff, crazy rich Asians, and tourists is about as bad as it gets in terms of general population just walking around.
I will never ever go back to that place ever. Even though that theater is nice.
I'm really proud of you for addressing your gambling problems head on. No shame.
Ha! No, it's because they sell 32 oz liquor drinks there and everyone was so trashed at the show that I almost punched someone in the face...
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I almost punched someone in the face...
Oh Snap!
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Made my first trip to the MGM Grand Theatre this weekend.
I have to say, I was impressed with the venue and it probably could've been a great contender for the level above the club bookings if they didn't focus on has beens and bookings where you can charge $300 a ticket. Really not a bad seat in the house, great sound, no lines... I'd definitely go back for the right show.
However, just being in a casino atmosphere is a big turn off. The clientele of white trash, PG county riff raff, crazy rich Asians, and tourists is about as bad as it gets in terms of general population just walking around.
I will never ever go back to that place ever. Even though that theater is nice.
I'm really proud of you for addressing your gambling problems head on. No shame.
Ha! No, it's because they sell 32 oz liquor drinks there and everyone was so trashed at the show that I almost punched someone in the face...
If you're one of those people who turns violent when they overindulge in alcohol, perhaps it's time to consider abstaining from alcohol?
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Made my first trip to the MGM Grand Theatre this weekend.
I have to say, I was impressed with the venue and it probably could've been a great contender for the level above the club bookings if they didn't focus on has beens and bookings where you can charge $300 a ticket. Really not a bad seat in the house, great sound, no lines... I'd definitely go back for the right show.
However, just being in a casino atmosphere is a big turn off. The clientele of white trash, PG county riff raff, crazy rich Asians, and tourists is about as bad as it gets in terms of general population just walking around.
I will never ever go back to that place ever. Even though that theater is nice.
I'm really proud of you for addressing your gambling problems head on. No shame.
Ha! No, it's because they sell 32 oz liquor drinks there and everyone was so trashed at the show that I almost punched someone in the face...
If you're one of those people who turns violent when they overindulge in alcohol, perhaps it's time to consider abstaining from alcohol?
Look we are not hear to cast aspersions on KatieBug, but to find her the right twelve step program for her, apparently, many vices.
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I almost punched someone in the face...
Oh Snap!
Ok, I would pay to see this.
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No, I was not drunk, the girls in front of us were, and they were literally 2 of the most awful humans I've ever encountered at a show. They were absolutely awful. The guy next to us called them white trash. They were the ones drinking 32oz long island ice teas.
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I would also like to mention this was Tori Amos. Because, you know, get totally shit faced to see TORI AMOS. (and just go ahead and make fun of me if you want for that one...)
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(and just go ahead and make fun of me if you want for that one...)
umm, I don't want to get punched in the face tho...
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They were the ones drinking 32oz long island ice teas.
Trashy. Who still drinks Long Islands when Taylor Swift Teas exist?
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(and just go ahead and make fun of me if you want for that one...)
umm, I don't want to get punched in the face tho...
Ha...for the record, I've only ever punched one person in the face for reals, and it was a total accident.
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it was a total accident.
so it wasn't actually for reals, now was it?
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Isn't it time for Space to bring out that bottle story?
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No surprise, but Downtown Boys rocked last night. Really one of my favorite bands to see. And of course, this didn't hurt my enjoyment...
(https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/12b2b7a41f0b31bd76a7ba01d2127890/5E4E8F00/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s750x750/71528875_2524106251157329_3726740486250288662_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=101)
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reviews were that Bernie sounded a little flat...
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America is not ready for a Jewish president...
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reviews were that Bernie sounded a little flat...
Well done.
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reviews were that Bernie sounded a little flat...
lol
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Dylan was in rare form last night at UMBC. He played both guitar and piano and his harmonica playing never sounded better. Surprisingly, the sound was good at the event center. The seasoned veterans Sexton and Garnier are the core of the band. A violinist/pedal steel player added atmosphere to ballads like Girl From the North Country. Most importantly, his vocals were strong and some of the arrangements were breathtaking i.e. Simple Twist of Fate...He kind of shuffles around the stage now, often rising from the piano bench to grab the harmonica and continue the song while standing. What a treat. Long live the King!
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Dylan was in rare form last night at UMBC. He played both guitar and piano and his harmonica playing never sounded better. Surprisingly, the sound was good at the event center. The seasoned veterans Sexton and Garnier are the core of the band. A violinist/pedal steel player added atmosphere to ballads like Girl From the North Country. Most importantly, his vocals were strong and some of the arrangements were breathtaking i.e. Simple Twist of Fate...He kind of shuffles around the stage now, often rising from the piano bench to grab the harmonica and continue the song while standing. What a treat. Long live the King!
Very cool. Going to see him tonite in the booming metropolis of Petersburg, VA.
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Dylan was in rare form last night at UMBC. He played both guitar and piano and his harmonica playing never sounded better. Surprisingly, the sound was good at the event center. The seasoned veterans Sexton and Garnier are the core of the band. A violinist/pedal steel player added atmosphere to ballads like Girl From the North Country. Most importantly, his vocals were strong and some of the arrangements were breathtaking i.e. Simple Twist of Fate...He kind of shuffles around the stage now, often rising from the piano bench to grab the harmonica and continue the song while standing. What a treat. Long live the King!
Is Donnie Herron from BR549 still the fiddle/pedal steel player? When Dylan took him away from BR549, it pretty much killed that band. Poor Chuck Mead, he never recovered. But I guess if Dylan calls, you don't say no.
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Great review...thanks
I knew I should have gone
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Is Donnie Herron from BR549 still the fiddle/pedal steel player?
Yup
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Dylan was in rare form last night at UMBC. He played both guitar and piano and his harmonica playing never sounded better. Surprisingly, the sound was good at the event center. The seasoned veterans Sexton and Garnier are the core of the band. A violinist/pedal steel player added atmosphere to ballads like Girl From the North Country. Most importantly, his vocals were strong and some of the arrangements were breathtaking i.e. Simple Twist of Fate...He kind of shuffles around the stage now, often rising from the piano bench to grab the harmonica and continue the song while standing. What a treat. Long live the King!
Excellent.
I have seen Dylan twice in the past maybe 10 years, and skipped this show because the previous shows were so bad that I walked out both of those times. The event center is so new and clean, parking is free and easy, and the sound was also great for Avett Bros.
Regretting slightly not going to Dylan, but my post show banter is that I got to see Will Johnson from Centro-Matic (and a bunch of other bands), play a living room show, and then I got to hang with him for more than an hour afterwards of old-guys trading "what bands they saw when" stories. That was pretty fun.
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Managed to make it up to NJ to see the Feelies play their first 2 LPs. Damn, that was a good show. Great venue too...White Eagle Hall. I highly recommend it.
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Skegss at RNR Hotel. High energy lots of fun.
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88. Dino Jr. was a joyful experience, and not near the loudest that I have experienced with them. Lou was particularly animated.
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Agreed. Great show but nowhere near as loud as expected. Weird crowd, too.
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Agreed. Great show but nowhere near as loud as expected. Weird crowd, too.
Crowd was different, more biker/heavy-metaller than indie rock record store clerkish. Place had a "fist-fight may break out at any moment" vibe.
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Brawltimore
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I don't typically listen to podcasts but a friend, who was also at the Dylan show in Baltimore last week, turned me on to this. I think it's spot on-
https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGVmaW5pdGVseWR5bGFuLmNvbS9saXN0ZW4_Zm9ybWF0PXJzcw&episode=NWI3YWRlYWMzNjA5OWIyOGJjYjdhNzgyOjViN2Q4NDhhYjhhMDQ1MGE4MDRlYjdhNjo1ZGQxOWU3NTdmOTYwODBlNGFkNmQ4OTE&hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwjOk_qz1fnlAhWDslkKHeahA_8QieUEegQIBRAE&ep=6&at=1574283254408
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89.
Titus Andronicus was a reminder that, among other things, Chris Wilson is a beast of a drummer. Saw him play 6 times this year: 3x in Titus, 2x in Hammered Hulls, and 1x in Ted Leo Rx. Patrick was his usual deadpan funny, sweaty, bearded frontman. Show seemed well attended to me, but he (joked?) that it was the smallest attendance at Blackcat show ever for the band.
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89
So...less than 40 days to get 11 shows in...going for 100?
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89
So...less than 40 days to get 11 shows in...going for 100?
I only have through 12/14 probably for shows....will probably top out in the 94-96 range.
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89
So...less than 40 days to get 11 shows in...going for 100?
I only have through 12/14 probably for shows....will probably top out in the 94-96 range.
I believe in you.
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89
So...less than 40 days to get 11 shows in...going for 100?
I only have through 12/14 probably for shows....will probably top out in the 94-96 range.
Congratulations on your great success.
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He's "pretty hardcore"
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So...less than 40 days to get 11 shows in...going for 100?
I only have through 12/14 probably for shows....will probably top out in the 94-96 range.
I have faith in you....I think you can make it to 100 if you really believe you can
this may be the last chance man
don't let this white whale get away from you
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89.
Titus Andronicus was a reminder that, among other things, Chris Wilson is a beast of a drummer. Saw him play 6 times this year: 3x in Titus, 2x in Hammered Hulls, and 1x in Ted Leo Rx. Patrick was his usual deadpan funny, sweaty, bearded frontman. Show seemed well attended to me, but he (joked?) that it was the smallest attendance at Blackcat show ever for the band.
If you've had more shows than orgasms this year, you're clearly doing life wrong.
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89.
Titus Andronicus was a reminder that, among other things, Chris Wilson is a beast of a drummer. Saw him play 6 times this year: 3x in Titus, 2x in Hammered Hulls, and 1x in Ted Leo Rx. Patrick was his usual deadpan funny, sweaty, bearded frontman. Show seemed well attended to me, but he (joked?) that it was the smallest attendance at Blackcat show ever for the band.
If you've had more shows than orgasms this year, you're clearly doing life wrong.
My OCD requires me to fastidiously keep these at a 1:1 ratio AS GOD INTENDED.
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89.
Titus Andronicus was a reminder that, among other things, Chris Wilson is a beast of a drummer. Saw him play 6 times this year: 3x in Titus, 2x in Hammered Hulls, and 1x in Ted Leo Rx. Patrick was his usual deadpan funny, sweaty, bearded frontman. Show seemed well attended to me, but he (joked?) that it was the smallest attendance at Blackcat show ever for the band.
If you've had more shows than orgasms this year, you're clearly doing life wrong.
weren't very specific, think I could get caught up over thanksgiving break, but man my forearms are going to hurt (https://youtu.be/p2Mi995ggFU)
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He's beating me... I only have 70+
But....I have several more coming.... :)
He's "pretty hardcore"
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I wonder what Everyshow Todd's numbers look like
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89.
Titus Andronicus was a reminder that, among other things, Chris Wilson is a beast of a drummer. Saw him play 6 times this year: 3x in Titus, 2x in Hammered Hulls, and 1x in Ted Leo Rx. Patrick was his usual deadpan funny, sweaty, bearded frontman. Show seemed well attended to me, but he (joked?) that it was the smallest attendance at Blackcat show ever for the band.
If you've had more shows than orgasms this year, you're clearly doing life wrong.
weren't very specific, think I could get caught up over thanksgiving break, but man my forearms are going to hurt (https://youtu.be/p2Mi995ggFU)
no worries.
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I wonder what Everyshow Todd's numbers look like
Definitely way way way more shows.
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I wonder what Everyshow Todd's numbers look like
Definitely way way way more shows.
E.S.T. went to a lot of Nationals games, and that has cut into his showcount for sure.
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Stevland Morris made a guest appearance at D Floyd concert at Anthem last night
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Fruit Bats and Joyero were a great show on Saturday night.
Sad I had never been to a FB show before, but happy it finally occurred.
Union Collective was alright for a show. A cavernous space with lots of beer, ample parking, close-by home.
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Stevland Morris made a guest appearance at D Floyd concert at Anthem last night
had no idea what you were talking about
well now you can take stevie off the bucket list (although wasn't a full show)
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Beach Bunny
last Saturday
Songbyrd
Catchy sad girl existential angst manifests itself as exuberant mosh pitted catharsis...everything I hoped for.
Enjoyed the openers Nowadays and Another Michael as well.
First time at Songbyrd. Neat venue. Sold out show but not overly crowded. Nice record store/coffee shop/performance space,etc upstairs.
...It wouldn't surprise me if Beach Bunny was headlining the 9:30 within a year.
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...It wouldn't surprise me if Beach Bunny was headlining the 9:30 within a year.
they've got a RNR hotel show in the spring on the books already (not sold out yet)
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Isn't there also a rapper named Bad Bunny?
Anybody ever seen Brown Bunny?
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Bunnybrains
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The Patterson Hood show at AMP by Strathmore was great. A lot of new songs from the forthcoming DBT record. Really appreciative crowd, at close to capacity. I cannot get to the February 930 dates, but you should do so.
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The Patterson Hood show at AMP by Strathmore was great. A lot of new songs from the forthcoming DBT record. Really appreciative crowd, at close to capacity. I cannot get to the February 930 dates, but you should do so.
so did the seats restrict your 'rocking out' is what we really want to know
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The Patterson Hood show at AMP by Strathmore was great. A lot of new songs from the forthcoming DBT record. Really appreciative crowd, at close to capacity. I cannot get to the February 930 dates, but you should do so.
so did the seats restrict your 'rocking out' is what we really want to know
Solo acoustic show so rocking out not really an option. I did break the house rules and I stood over by the side up against the wall, because I do hate to sitdown for a show if I can avoid it.
Cheap Trick at Warner makes very little sense to me. Natural Fillmore SS show.
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92 and 94: The Hold Steady shows in Brooklyn were great. I love that band. The openers were Lilith on friday and Ezra Furman on Saturday. Lilith were good, happy indie-poppy out of Boston. Ezra on Saturday night was really outstanding. Visceral.
93. In between, went to see a live radio show: Live from Here, hosted by Chris Thile, with guests: Black Pumas, Pixies, Crooked Still, and a great house band that included Aofie O'Donovan (Crooked Still/I'm With Her) and Chris Eldridge (Punch Brothers). Really a fun and interesting variety show with so many talented musicans. I saw Black Francis outside afterwards and said "great show," and he nodded agreeably.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eaf3GDz6_Go (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eaf3GDz6_Go)
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93. In between, went to see a live radio show: Live from Here, hosted by Chris Thile, with guests: Black Pumas, Pixies, Crooked Still, and a great house band that included Aofie O'Donovan (Crooked Still/I'm With Her) and Chris Eldridge (Punch Brothers). Really a fun and interesting variety show with so many talented musicans. I saw Black Francis outside afterwards and said "great show," and he nodded agreeably.
I've really enjoyed the former Prairie Home Companion as Thile has evolved it from a variety show with a little music to a concert with some sketches. The one at Wolf Trap this past summer was great, already bought tix to the Kennedy Center show in March.
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93. In between, went to see a live radio show: Live from Here, hosted by Chris Thile, with guests: Black Pumas, Pixies, Crooked Still, and a great house band that included Aofie O'Donovan (Crooked Still/I'm With Her) and Chris Eldridge (Punch Brothers). Really a fun and interesting variety show with so many talented musicans. I saw Black Francis outside afterwards and said "great show," and he nodded agreeably.
I've really enjoyed the former Prairie Home Companion as Thile has evolved it from a variety show with a little music to a concert with some sketches. The one at Wolf Trap this past summer was great, already bought tix to the Kennedy Center show in March.
I wasn't a Portlandia fanboy but the one where the aging hipster couple tailgates a Prairie Home Companion live show is a hysterical bit.
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The Hold Steady should open for Ezra Furman.
92 and 94: The Hold Steady shows in Brooklyn were great. I love that band. The openers were Lilith on friday and Ezra Furman on Saturday. Lilith were good, happy indie-poppy out of Boston. Ezra on Saturday night was really outstanding. Visceral.
93. In between, went to see a live radio show: Live from Here, hosted by Chris Thile, with guests: Black Pumas, Pixies, Crooked Still, and a great house band that included Aofie O'Donovan (Crooked Still/I'm With Her) and Chris Eldridge (Punch Brothers). Really a fun and interesting variety show with so many talented musicans. I saw Black Francis outside afterwards and said "great show," and he nodded agreeably.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eaf3GDz6_Go (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eaf3GDz6_Go)
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The Hold Steady should open for Ezra Furman.
why didn't you tell us that when he was at Union stage in sept!
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The Hold Steady should open for Ezra Furman.
92 and 94: The Hold Steady shows in Brooklyn were great. I love that band. The openers were Lilith on friday and Ezra Furman on Saturday. Lilith were good, happy indie-poppy out of Boston. Ezra on Saturday night was really outstanding. Visceral.
93. In between, went to see a live radio show: Live from Here, hosted by Chris Thile, with guests: Black Pumas, Pixies, Crooked Still, and a great house band that included Aofie O'Donovan (Crooked Still/I'm With Her) and Chris Eldridge (Punch Brothers). Really a fun and interesting variety show with so many talented musicans. I saw Black Francis outside afterwards and said "great show," and he nodded agreeably.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eaf3GDz6_Go (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eaf3GDz6_Go)
Sure Joe.
Sure.
Joe.
Sur
Jo
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Saw Louie CK in Timonium. Say what you will, but the guy is hilarious. He addressed his situation head on and was funny as hell. Hope he can turn around the career (not that he is hurting for cash).
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the guy is hilarious.
Politifact Rating: Pants on Fire
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I'm almost positive I was at this show, and some of the others listed here. Anyone else?
https://hardcoreshowflyers.net/?p=28240
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Anyone check out Mount Eerie last night?
Vas?
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oh yah I was there. Was hard to get out on a rainy Monday but I did it. Why didn't you go?!
They did all of Lost Wisdom pt 2 in order, then most of Lost Wisdom, then ended with "I Will Always Love You" cover.
Julie Doiron opened with ~45 minutes of mostly requests, a couple just fragments of songs just to please some people. She's quite a funny woman,...she complained about having stomach cramp from eating pad thai, etc.
Their voices work well together and their set was very focused. Phil has a soothing voice, very calm and he's a great lyricist. Not a lot of banter between songs, some funny moments. Lucky to hear both albums (esp. since they probably won't do it again).
Anyone check out Mount Eerie last night?
Vas?
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oh yah I was there. Was hard to get out on a rainy Monday but I did it. Why didn't you go?!
They did all of Lost Wisdom pt 2 in order, then most of Lost Wisdom, then ended with "I Will Always Love You" cover.
Julie Doiron opened with ~45 minutes of mostly requests, a couple just fragments of songs just to please some people. She's quite a funny woman,...she complained about having stomach cramp from eating pad thai, etc.
Their voices work well together and their set was very focused. Phil has a soothing voice, very calm and he's a great lyricist. Not a lot of banter between songs, some funny moments. Lucky to hear both albums (esp. since they probably won't do it again).
Anyone check out Mount Eerie last night?
Vas?
Wow, sounds like a terrific show. Sorry I missed it.
No legit excuses really ....just a case of the Mondays
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Are you getting old?! ;D ::)
Yeah....it was quite awesome. Definitely in my top 10 this year (out of approx. 90 shows?). I still have a couple more left in December, gotta beat challenged, ya know?
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...It wouldn't surprise me if Beach Bunny was headlining the 9:30 within a year.
they've got a RNR hotel show in the spring on the books already (not sold out yet)
It is now.
Check out this acoustic Paste session-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAlC0w8U7Kc
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...It wouldn't surprise me if Beach Bunny was headlining the 9:30 within a year.
they've got a RNR hotel show in the spring on the books already (not sold out yet)
It is now.
Check out this acoustic Paste session-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAlC0w8U7Kc
good thing I picked up some tix...
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...It wouldn't surprise me if Beach Bunny was headlining the 9:30 within a year.
they've got a RNR hotel show in the spring on the books already (not sold out yet)
It is now.
Check out this acoustic Paste session-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAlC0w8U7Kc
good thing I picked up some tix...
Got these as an anniversary gift from the Misses.
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Got these as an anniversary gift from the Misses.
there are several of them?!?
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Very fun True Love Always/Kevin Hairs/Cotton Candy show at Galaxy Hut last night. I've always been a TLA fan and was happy to see Mark Robinson on bass.
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Fun times at Cracker Van Beethoven Saturday.
Space - Sorry I missed you. Haven't seen a setlist but it looks like Camper prolly kicked off with Skinheads. The Hava Nagila/Kashmir jam was tasty. Segel and his violin make that band for me. (Arrived at 6:37ish for an extremely early start.)
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this probably doesn't belong here, but i could figure where it does... gawd this is funny. story set in bethesda, too!
Wife Confident Husband’s Band Too Shitty for Groupies (https://thehardtimes.net/culture/wife-confident-husbands-band-too-shitty-for-groupies/)
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Nada Surf and Aaron Lee Tasjan, Black Cat
I've never met or seen a picture of Challenged so I thought about going around and asking anyone who fit my vision of him "Are you Challenged?" but there were just too many guys who fit the bill. You'd think I was in Baltimore or Richmond or something.
Anyway, Nada Surf made me smile as always. Would have preferred the sound of 9:30, but what are you going to do, they're losing their fan base to death and retirement homes.
They didn't have Doug Gillard (also of GBV) with them, but Matthew Caws is a nifty guitarist himself, and the keyboards they've added at some point flesh out the sound nicely.
Saw about half of AL Tasjan. Enjoyable opener, my wife really liked him.
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Also, Nada Surf's drummer looks great for a 56 year old man.
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Nada Surf and Aaron Lee Tasjan, Black Cat
I've never met or seen a picture of Challenged so I thought about going around and asking anyone who fit my vision of him "Are you Challenged?" but there were just too many guys who fit the bill. You'd think I was in Baltimore or Richmond or something.
Anyway, Nada Surf made me smile as always. Would have preferred the sound of 9:30, but what are you going to do, they're losing their fan base to death and retirement homes.
They didn't have Doug Gillard (also of GBV) with them, but Matthew Caws is a nifty guitarist himself, and the keyboards they've added at some point flesh out the sound nicely.
Saw about half of AL Tasjan. Enjoyable opener, my wife really liked him.
I was over by stage right, 3rd or 4th deep from the stage. Where were you all situated? I was eyeing the couples in the audience to see if I could conclude they were you and your wife, but didn't really have any idea what to look for. Next time I will announce what I am wearing so we can find each other.
As I said in the other thread, I really enjoyed this show. And the drummer not only looks great for 56, he is a powerful steady force behind those tunes, and he can sing too.
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Nada Surf and Aaron Lee Tasjan, Black Cat
I've never met or seen a picture of Challenged so I thought about going around and asking anyone who fit my vision of him "Are you Challenged?" but there were just too many guys who fit the bill. You'd think I was in Baltimore or Richmond or something.
Anyway, Nada Surf made me smile as always. Would have preferred the sound of 9:30, but what are you going to do, they're losing their fan base to death and retirement homes.
They didn't have Doug Gillard (also of GBV) with them, but Matthew Caws is a nifty guitarist himself, and the keyboards they've added at some point flesh out the sound nicely.
Saw about half of AL Tasjan. Enjoyable opener, my wife really liked him.
I was over by stage right, 3rd or 4th deep from the stage. Where were you all situated? I was eyeing the couples in the audience to see if I could conclude they were you and your wife, but didn't really have any idea what to look for. Next time I will announce what I am wearing so we can find each other.
As I said in the other thread, I really enjoyed this show. And the drummer not only looks great for 56, he is a powerful steady force behind those tunes, and he can sing too.
I think I saw a tallish guy with short hair, glasses, and trimmed beard over in that area (I think with a woman but not sure) who I thought maybe was you, but looked too young to have been in law school when you said you were. If it was you, congrats on looking so young. I also wasn't sure whether you were there at all, based on your percentages.
We were maybe eight deep, center to stage right (in between Matthew and Daniel, the bass player). We dropped back to maybe 12 deep to avoid the body crunch but eventually back up to about eight deep. I had on my bright red pants, black glasses, shoulder length hair, and short trimmed goatee. We[re both about 5'9" and 50ish.
Oh well, yeah next time, definitely. Glad you enjoyed the show. Hoping they stick around for a while and you get to see them some more!
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That tall dude with trimmed beard and his unconventionally attractive SO were right in front of me. had to be 20 years younger than me. They seemed to really like each other, and he seemed to really like the band.
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Friday night we decided at last second to see the Honey Dewdrops at the Creative Alliance in Baltimore. Went in with no knowledge of this guitar/banjo husband and wife duo. Really enjoyed it. His voice in particular was compelling, maybe a cross between Glen Campbell and John McCauley from Deer Tick.
Saturday we went and saw Gary Gulman at the Warner. So funny. So smart. If you have not seen him perform, you really should. Dina Hashem opened and was great with her limited time. EDIT: Dina Hashem is performing this friday night February 7th at AMPStrathmore in RockvilleThesda.
Sunday I was pleasantly surprised that Fox had the Bowl streaming for free on the internets. I thought I would not get to see it at all. We "watched" the 1st half of the Superbowl and the halftime show and then went to sleep. I had never seen Mahomes play, and did not know he was the QB for KC. I used to be a huge NFL fan. So glad I am not anymore. So much time has been given back to me!
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Tuesday night at Songbyrd's Bonny Light Horseman and Erin Rae was great. Too short, but this project has only a small amount of material. Poster was great. I don't like this venue. too crowded, hot, and parking is a crap shoot in this neighborhood. - I am an old person.
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Tuesday night at Songbyrd's Bonny Light Horseman and Erin Rae was great. Too short, but this project has only a small amount of material. Poster was great. I don't like this venue. too crowded, hot, and parking is a crap shoot in this neighborhood. - I am an old person.
I had a pair that I couldn’t use because of a work conflict and could not, for the life of me, find anyone who’d take them for free. Oh well. Next time!
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Tuesday night at Songbyrd's Bonny Light Horseman and Erin Rae was great. Too short, but this project has only a small amount of material. Poster was great. I don't like this venue. too crowded, hot, and parking is a crap shoot in this neighborhood. - I am an old person.
I had a pair that I couldn’t use because of a work conflict and could not, for the life of me, find anyone who’d take them for free. Oh well. Next time!
Believable post if you had good enough taste in music to have tickets to BLH.
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Bodega and The Wants at DC9 on Saturday - late show.
The Wants (includes a few members of Bodega have their 1st LP due in March. They have a new wave/dance vibe to them and I was really looking forward to seeing them. They didn't disappoint and I am looking to the album release in March.
Bodega is a Brooklyn based band similar to Parquet Courts sound. 3 of the 5 members are women so it adds a great vibe to the band. They were high energy and I am really enjoying their 2 album releases, the last of which was produced by one of the Parquet Courts.
Check em both out.
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My kind of band! Women!
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Bodega is a Brooklyn based band similar to Parquet Courts sound. 3 of the 5 members are women so it adds a great vibe to the band.
so you're saying that you only enjoyed 60% of their show? checks out.
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Hi Hutch-
Nice Lucinda cover Saturday night at the Anthem, yes?
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Yup!
My favorite was probably the cover of Bring on the dancing horses cause I just live that song
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I loved "Flores y Tamales". I'm a sucker for a nice Cumbia!
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That was the highlight of show!
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Was able to catch Durand Jones last Thursday. Great show. Seemed like a shorter set than RNRH, but they don't have a large catalog. My first show at Birchmere and I dug the vibe. Best personal experience I've had with venue staff in recent memory.
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Ween was fantastic...was not expecting the acoustic set and never had heard them do All of my love (Zeppelin) b4
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Was able to catch Durand Jones last Thursday. Great show. Seemed like a shorter set than RNRH, but they don't have a large catalog. My first show at Birchmere and I dug the vibe. Best personal experience I've had with venue staff in recent memory.
I Concur.
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Wye Oak and Ohmme in Baltimore were "so good." In fact, "Ohmme ruled." And the poster at the event was so great, that you would "wish [you] bought two." - Joe, using my ticket and acquiring a poster for me.
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Poguetry was very much fun on Saturday night.
Wondering if Lily ended up at that Frank Turner show in York?
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Destroyer and Nap Eyes.
Definitely the show of the quarter, so far, for me.
Nap Eyes were great, and Ryley Walker on guitar was especially killer.
Destroyer were amazing, post-rock jazz hipster weirdness ... at one point the trumpet player started a song with at least a 5 minute solo that was channeled through more pedals and effects than Ryley Walker's guitar. The keyboard player and drummer also stood out, and Dan is a unique frontman. I had never seen Destroyer except as Dan solo, so this was a long time missing.
Clurb was packed. Stayed up front for all of the opener and most of Destroyer, but needed to move to the back to get some breathing room and so that I could get out quickly at the end.
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Poguetry was very much fun on Saturday night.
Wondering if Lily ended up at that Frank Turner show in York?
Alas no; fucking work. But thank you again for your efforts.
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I thought Calexico would be boring and I don’t like Iron and wine. But the pairing worked really well at the Anthem
I was bouncing around the place...the covers of Lucinda Williams, Willie Nelson and Echo and the Bunnymen (my favorite Bring on the dancing horses) were inspired ...a song they did in Spanish- Flores y tamales- was the highlight
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/iron-and-wine-and-calexico/2020/the-anthem-washington-dc-7398d64d.html
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Nick Cave was amazing
I was surprised he played with a small Bad Seeds line up but it worked for the more intimate newer numbers
Nick on piano
Warren Ellis guitar and weird string instruments
A keyboardist
Drummer
And Adamson
At one point some 50 something got a little frisky - complaining a lot about people’s height and weight and talking- and someone just bottled him and he went down...security was all over it
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Bill Frisell Trio @ The Keystone Korner Baltimore on 4/25/2021, 7:30pm show.
I enjoyed two Other Half 16oz beers outdoors at Max's on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Bawlmoor.
Having seen Bill Frisell multiple times over the years, this may have been my favorite (or I could be slightly skewed based on not seeing live music for over a year). The trio was incredible with one of the best rhythm sections I've ever heard.
My first time at this venue, it was probably at 20% (maybe) capacity and I had the table to myself in front of the stage.
Everyone in the venue was masked including the band other than when shoveling food or drink into their mouth.
Would return.
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man, good to see this tread going!
although, gonna be hard to do your #52weeks52shows now...I think the next 10 weeks are going to be pretty light
We will definitely count buskers and kid talent shows ...just has to be live
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man, good to see this tread going!
although, gonna be hard to do your #52weeks52shows now...I think the next 10 weeks are going to be pretty light
We will definitely count buskers and kid talent shows ...just has to be live
Yeah... this hashtag isn't fully live until spring of 2022 is my guess. Will confirm at a later date.
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https://vimeo.com/541355937/27c4ecd837
Recordings of both shows from Sunday night...
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Nice!
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Bill Frisell Trio @ The Keystone Korner Baltimore on 4/25/2021, 7:30pm show.
I enjoyed two Other Half 16oz beers outdoors at Max's on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Bawlmoor.
Having seen Bill Frisell multiple times over the years, this may have been my favorite (or I could be slightly skewed based on not seeing live music for over a year). The trio was incredible with one of the best rhythm sections I've ever heard.
My first time at this venue, it was probably at 20% (maybe) capacity and I had the table to myself in front of the stage.
Everyone in the venue was masked including the band other than when shoveling food or drink into their mouth.
Would return.
Thanks for posting the recordings Yada-
When the club first opened, I read that the owner originally had a club by the same name in San Francisco in the 1970s. So I was curious if it was the same Keystone where the famous Garcia/Saunders sessions were performed... any pictorial evidence inside?
Glad to see he's making a go of it.
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I'm at Downtown Crown picking up beer. There's a guy with a guitar and a cute girl with a banjo from West Virginia and they started with a John Prime/ Iris Dement cover. I may never leave.
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What about the guy . . . was he, cute?
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What about the guy . . . was he, cute?
Don't know that I'd go that far, but he wasn't ugly.
There are way more cuter girls in the world than boys.
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Showtime @ The Drive Inn in Frederick was a hit...
It was a bit strange and felt more like you were hanging out somewhere with a band playing in the background vs. being a concert, but it was a beautiful night to be out and seeing music. #spaceApproved byob and food, mixed with amazing weather, and good friends = would do it again. We did move up at one point during the night and then it felt more concert like.
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Did you move up in your car or walk up?
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Did you move up in your car or walk up?
Feet. You can't move your car once parked.
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Word is the Brown Eyed Women show last night at Union Craft Brewing in Bmore was really Grate
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Saw Cracker last night at Strangeways Brewing in Fredericksburg. Outdoor show. Pouring sweat in spite of being completely sedentary.
First show in 16 months. Didn't have any bottle cracked over my head. Kudos to my wife who placated my 14 yr old who was acting half her age. "When are we leaving?"
Show was supposed to go from 6:30-8, but it was more like 6:40-9, with a 15 minute break due to technical difficulties. They sprinkled the first six tracks from their debut album, which was cool. A guy who after the fact i thought may have been David Lowery commented on my t-shirt as I waited in the bathroom line.
Traffic was terrible. Should have been 50 mins each way, ended up being 90+ and 70.
Best line of the night...my wife was waiting in the beer line. The band opened with "Eurotrash Girl." The 60ish woman in front of my wife tells the bartender, "Hear this song, "Eurotrash Girl?" I once dressed up as a Eurotrash girl for Halloween."
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I admittedly can't believe you would travel to a concert down I95 on a Friday night.
Godbless you Space.
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I admittedly can't believe you would travel to a concert down I95 on a Friday night.
Godbless you Space.
The show was Sunday at 5pm.
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guess the Hot lanes weren't an option?
that part of 95 is possibly the worst strip of road...every day of the week
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I admittedly can't believe you would travel to a concert down I95 on a Friday night.
Godbless you Space.
The show was Sunday at 5pm.
I admittedly can't believe you would travel to a concert down I95 on a Sunday afternoon.
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I admittedly can't believe you would travel to a concert down I95 on a Friday night.
Godbless you Space.
The show was Sunday at 5pm.
I admittedly can't believe you would travel to a concert down I95 on a Sunday afternoon.
So when is it ok to drive 95? I do it so seldomly I don't know the answer to that question.
I take my kid to King's Dominion once a year on a weekday, after rush hour then back home again at night. And there's never been problems with traffic at those times.
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I admittedly can't believe you would travel to a concert down I95 on a Friday night.
Godbless you Space.
The show was Sunday at 5pm.
I admittedly can't believe you would travel to a concert down I95 on a Sunday afternoon.
So when is it ok to drive 95? I do it so seldomly I don't know the answer to that question.
I take my kid to King's Dominion once a year on a weekday, after rush hour then back home again at night. And there's never been problems with traffic at those times.
I do it once a year if I'm unlucky.
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Saw local Baltimore band: June Star, last night at Monument City Brewing Company in an area between Hopkins Bayview and Patterson Park.
Good band shaking off the rust, caught up with the Baltimore house show crew that I was used to seeing once a month or so in the pre-panda.
Nice little redevelopment there. Brewery, Axe Throwery, Restaurant, ample off-street parking.
First indoor show for me in 17 months.
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Nicely done!
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pre-panda.
i don't know if this expression has entered the common vernacular, but it should.
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pre-panda.
i don't know if this expression has entered the common vernacular, but it should.
co-signed
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pre-panda.
i don't know if this expression has entered the common vernacular, but it should.
co-signed
:D
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It's your time to shine and do something no one else has...be the first entry in Urban dictionary
Sorry, we couldn't find: pre-panda
Back to Urban Dictionary
Whoa...made me look up my UD entry
dont be so, gaynorant.
walky...did you see I made an entry for gaynorant (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gaynorant)
6000 thumbs up!
I do feel that Americans, in general, were pretty gaynorant in 2014
I do like the mug (https://urbandictionary.store/products/mug?_sp=69604ac0-cb3c-4a4e-bbf7-649295b96a65.1625616327109&defid=7629267&utm_campaign=onpage&utm_medium=web&utm_source=define)
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Great to be back at the Ottobar for a show last night. Seated show was very chill. Started a hair after 8 and was done by 9:25 or so.
Kinda sad to see the chairs removed from their outdoor patio. Also sad that I barreled into a deer on the way home.
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In college I totaled my car on a deer
Poor thing..I mean the deer
I hated that car and it ended up being a relief to be rid of it..it was my first car..an ugly as shit Ford Topaz…it was manual stick shift and that was a pain in the ass for me
Hope your car is ok!
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:'( I keep my car clean and tidy. Lost part of the grill and have a dent in the bumper. Kinda pissed.
My 3rd deer ever. Only one survived.
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STC - 2 Deer - 1
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Great to be back at the Ottobar for a show last night. Seated show was very chill. Started a hair after 8 and was done by 9:25 or so.
Kinda sad to see the chairs removed from their outdoor patio. Also sad that I barreled into a deer on the way home.
Fun show. First show back in a real nightclub for me. I love their songs, and the energy they (particularly Mac) puts into translating them into acoustic versions. In the middle of the show, Mac returned Jason Narducy's call on stage/mic and Jason wished Mac a belated happy birthday, and then the crowd sang Mac the happy birthday song.
The point is, PUNK ROCK is BACK!
Sorry about STC's deer incident.
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Great to be back at the Ottobar for a show last night. Seated show was very chill. Started a hair after 8 and was done by 9:25 or so.
Kinda sad to see the chairs removed from their outdoor patio. Also sad that I barreled into a deer on the way home.
Fun show. First show back in a real nightclub for me. I love their songs, and the energy they (particularly Mac) puts into translating them into acoustic versions. In the middle of the show, Mac returned Jason Narducy's call on stage/mic and Jason wished Mac a belated happy birthday, and then the crowd sang Mac birthday.
The point is, PUNK ROCK is BACK!
Sorry about STC's deer incident.
Yes, wonderful to be back indoors at a rock and roll show and it appeared that the Superchunk dudes felt the same way. For me, the highlight was the guitar interplay between the two of them (oh, and of course, the company of Challenged...felt like pre-panda times). Mac WAS quite enthusiastic...for the first time, his voice reminded me of Corgan's. And the acoustics were impressive.
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Reports from The Invitational at John and Peter's over the last two weeks say Deaner looks and sounds the best he's been in years.
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Reports from The Invitational at John and Peter's over the last two weeks say Deaner looks and sounds the best he's been in years.
O he is back?!
I need to go!!
And I need him to sign my chocolate and cheese lp!
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weren't we more worried about genner?
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Oh you missed the whole Deaner thing… lucky you
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weren't we more worried about genner?
Bruce Jenner?
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So never posted about Paul Oakenfold
1. almost no masks, even the staff, I'd say there were 350 people? First time being indoors with that many unmaksed people in 18 months
2. Sonundcheck: Small club (U st size) in weird location on K and 14th NW? The whole table service thing and zero seating is not really my thing. The sound system was good
3. Paul Oakenfold did actually dj....but... my SO was my +1 and things that start at midnight are not really her cup of tea...so unfortunately only got to catch more than 40 mins before we headed home. But it sounded great, cool visuals and the crowd (quite a mix) was really into it. But was shocked that he'd come to dc to pay to that few people only paying $25 a head. Until he hit the stage, I was convinced it was going to be some streaming or hologram and not really him
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Saw Lewis black last night, outdoor theater and required proof of vax to enter
Was great to be in big audience and laugh again
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Saturday night, saw Jason Narducy (Split Single, Bob Mould Band, Superchunk) in Baltimore. Outdoor show, probably 120 people. Was so much fun. Beautiful night with great weather. Got to catch up with Bearman. Jason puts on a great show: including his songs, covers, some from his musical. The folks that run these house shows are going all out this year (if the health situation allows), putting on as many shows in 4 months that they usually put on in a year: around 12 I think. Already planning to go back for David Bazan, and for Alejandro Escovedo. Those are indoors.
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Saturday night, saw Jason Narducy (Split Single, Bob Mould Band, Superchunk) in Baltimore. Outdoor show, probably 120 people. Was so much fun. Beautiful night with great weather. Got to catch up with Bearman. Jason puts on a great show: including his songs, covers, some from his musical. The folks that run these house shows are going all out this year (if the health situation allows), putting on as many shows in 4 months that they usually put on in a year: around 12 I think. Already planning to go back for David Bazan, and for Alejandro Escovedo. Those are indoors.
Such an amazing weekend. Sunday got to also see Bombay and Bags...great seeing you Saturday. So nice to finally feel like there are at least ways to gather somewhat comfortably/relatively safely. That really was a perfect evening. Fun to see people like J Robbins and the folks from Baltimore band Quattracenta too. And everyone needs to see a Jason Narducy show at some point. They're always so great...after the 53 shows he did last summer, he's really polished his sets, and they are a ton of fun.
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anyone go to chappelle?
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anyone go to chappelle?
No, I had to WASHED my hair that day.
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Currently at my second Covid era show. The Pietasters at The Workhorse Arts Center on Lorton. Wish I had brought some pie.
That is all
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Had a great time at the James Taylor, Jackson Browne show. At 55, me and my S/O defintely brought the age demographic down a bunch. Saw a 70ish year old dude wearing his Hella Mega tour t-shirt. I am pretty sure he was me, time travelling. Didn't make eye contact just in case it would screw up the space time continuum. Confused about why I decided to grow that beard.
I had last seen JB in 1978 at Tanglewood in Massachusetts. Last night, I thought he sounded great. Strong voice, and talented band. Noticed that Jason Crosby, who I am best friends with having met him once and talked with for 20mins at a festival in Charleston, SC, is playing piano and singing with Jackson. So obviously, I reached out and he invited us to hang. /nope
James Taylor I had seen once, around 2 years ago, and he was still in good shape, and has surrounded himself with a bunch of talented singers to boost the songs, including his son. His band is great. Great songs, of my childhood, performed well.
Near the end JT and JB played the Eagles hit: Take it Easy, which JB had written for Glen Frey, or gave to Glen Frey, I don't know and will not investigate.
Merriweather looked and sounded great. This was a sold-out pavillion, heavily sold lawn show. I am guessing around 17000 people. A lot of them got very wet. I had four tickets and won 2 more through a contest, so we had 6 folks, and all of us enjoyed.
Bagley may have been present. Could not see him from my seats near the back, as his were up in first-class.
Next up: Wilco.
P.S. - The JB episode of the WTF p'dcast was cool. Listened today. Dude's been around.
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Nice! That sounds great.. made me wish I had been there..I need to ramp it up
I saw a short JT set many years ago and thought he sounded amazing
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I would not have expected this show to draw that well…
Jackson Browne and JT have played places like the Warner Theatre!
Maybe people are really hungry for live music
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Maybe people are really hungry for live music
The Birchmere satisfies on both levels!
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Ha ha
So most people didn’t wear masks?
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Ha ha
So most people didn’t wear masks?
very few wore masks where I was in 303.
Side note for Seth, we saw two I think non-inebriated women miss a step and fall right near our section. I think that the sameness of all of the concrete can be hard for some folks to see. Maybe some reflective tape on step edges?
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Phish Night One in Hershey...
Where to begin, a sensory explosion to say the least. Somewhat overwhelming the entire experience, not exactly a comfortable situation (I'm starting to fear big events will never feel comfortable).
I'd say 20% of the crowd was masked.... We had nearly 15 in our group, all vaxxed, all masked. I actually couldn't imagine not wearing a mask in the crowd. Only about 70% sold, so a ton of room for a GA show which did help.
Music left a lot to be desired (insert all of your phish hate here). Great 1st set, clunker of a second.... Maybe everyone was too hot and exhausted.
Carry on!
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one benefit of wearing masks at shows like phish is that they can help mitigate the smell. same for homebrewers' meetings... no0b's yeasty beer = gas.
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Boring stereotype
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last min decided to get over to Jammin Java to catch Clem Snide with my kid
got there a little late, no opener ...only played for 75 mins with a lot of banter
there were only 30 mostly masked patrons (wonder if the vid kept a lot home too), so I can understand why not playing a long show...
Only him and a dobro player
sounded very sweet and mellow, he's just got the perfect voice IMO. I could listen to him read the menu
Was nice to get out, but feeling like this is the beginning of the end of indoor shows
kinda reminded me of that Pougeatry show I saw on march 11th
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Seriously?
I don’t see that at all….
Clem Snide is way on the downside
Shows in general have been selling out left and right…
Society will and is adapting
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Clem Snide is way on the downside
for sure, but only last year he had a sold out birchmere show with Scott Avett (with obviously the vast majority of tickets were sold to see him)
I wouldn't expect more that 75 to have shown up TBH, but 30 probably didn't pay for gas/hotel/food
Shows HAVE been selling out like crazy...but how many have gone on sale in the last week?
I just think we are going to get fucked on Rocktober two years in a row is all I'm saying
lets revisit this in two months
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You wrote “This is the beginning of the end for indoor shows.”
I didn’t understand you meant “Rocktober”
It’s all in the air though
But a Tuesday night show for Clem Snide out in the boonies isn’t much of a good barometer
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You wrote “This is the beginning of the end for indoor shows.”
I didn’t understand you meant “Rocktober”
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It’s all in the air though
But a Tuesday night show for Clem Snide out in the boonies isn’t much of a good barometer
I agree, snide is no barometer.
Let's see how fast Finneas sells out his November 930clarb show.
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You wrote “This is the beginning of the end for indoor shows.”
I didn’t understand you meant “Rocktober”
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It’s all in the air though
But a Tuesday night show for Clem Snide out in the boonies isn’t much of a good barometer
I agree, snide is no barometer.
Let's see how fast Finneas sells out his November 930clarb show.
Hey, don’t talk about the Clarb in front of non-mermbers.
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If concerts are banned again I think things will have to be so bad that lack of concerts will be the least of our problems…
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Let's see how fast Finneas sells out his November 930clarb show.
i thought we agreed that "clarb" needs an "s" since there are 930 of them.
"930 clarbs"
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Let's see how fast Finneas sells out his November 930clarb show.
i thought we agreed that "clarb" needs an "s" since there are 930 of them.
"930 clarbs"
It makes sense that this post was from 2:17:14 AM, Sweets.
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Let's see how fast Finneas sells out his November 930clarb show.
i thought we agreed that "clarb" needs an "s" since there are 930 of them.
"930 clarbs"
It makes sense that this post was from 2:17:14 AM, Sweets.
reminder1: i'm on the west coast. i'll let you do the math.
reminder2:
and what is a Clarb?
not sure, but they're still better than the Clash.
also: if you have 930 of them, shouldn't there be an "s" at the end of "Clarb"? or is it indivisible? a collective?
yes!
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Let's see how fast Finneas sells out his November 930clarb show.
i thought we agreed that "clarb" needs an "s" since there are 930 of them.
"930 clarbs"
It makes sense that this post was from 2:17:14 AM, Sweets.
reminder1: i'm on the west coast. i'll let you do the math.
reminder2:
and what is a Clarb?
not sure, but they're still better than the Clash.
also: if you have 930 of them, shouldn't there be an "s" at the end of "Clarb"? or is it indivisible? a collective?
yes!
Oh, gotcha. Forgot the werst coast thing. When I said "Yes!" I meant if that if one has 930 of them, it would be plural, or I meant when you presented 3 separate questions, by answering "Yes" to all of them, I would leave this in confusion. We only have 1 clarb though. the 930clarb.
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Had a great time at the James Taylor, Jackson Browne show.
I had last seen JB in 1978 at Tanglewood in Massachusetts. Last night, I thought he sounded great. Strong voice, and talented band.
Gave up my front row Jackson Browne tix at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in 1977 to my then girlfriend and her sister as an opportunity arose to go to Israel after high school. Never had the chance to see him again till last Tuesday. He and his band DID sound great. As the closing notes to Doctor My Eyes faded away, I turned to my wife and half jokingly said "OK, we can leave now." They nailed that song- one of my favorites.
James Taylor set was predictably schmaltzy but sweet (though the Mexico was a mess).
Sorry, I missed you Challenged.
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Phish Night One in Hershey...
Where to begin, a sensory explosion to say the least. Somewhat overwhelming the entire experience, not exactly a comfortable situation (I'm starting to fear big events will never feel comfortable).
I'd say 20% of the crowd was masked.... We had nearly 15 in our group, all vaxxed, all masked. I actually couldn't imagine not wearing a mask in the crowd. Only about 70% sold, so a ton of room for a GA show which did help.
Music left a lot to be desired (insert all of your phish hate here). Great 1st set, clunker of a second.... Maybe everyone was too hot and exhausted.
Carry on!
...did you sell some t shirts?
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https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/12/entertainment/phish-concerts/index.html
Will require vaccination starting later this month
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https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/12/entertainment/phish-concerts/index.html
Will require vaccination starting later this month
Hepatitis or Covid?
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Phish Night One in Hershey...
Where to begin, a sensory explosion to say the least. Somewhat overwhelming the entire experience, not exactly a comfortable situation (I'm starting to fear big events will never feel comfortable).
I'd say 20% of the crowd was masked.... We had nearly 15 in our group, all vaxxed, all masked. I actually couldn't imagine not wearing a mask in the crowd. Only about 70% sold, so a ton of room for a GA show which did help.
Music left a lot to be desired (insert all of your phish hate here). Great 1st set, clunker of a second.... Maybe everyone was too hot and exhausted.
Carry on!
...did you sell some t shirts?
Yes!
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https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/12/entertainment/phish-concerts/index.html
Will require vaccination starting later this month
Hepatitis or Covid?
Yes
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Had a great time at the James Taylor, Jackson Browne show.
I had last seen JB in 1978 at Tanglewood in Massachusetts. Last night, I thought he sounded great. Strong voice, and talented band.
Gave up my front row Jackson Browne tix at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in 1977 to my then girlfriend and her sister as an opportunity arose to go to Israel after high school. Never had the chance to see him again till last Tuesday. He and his band DID sound great. As the closing notes to Doctor My Eyes faded away, I turned to my wife and half jokingly said "OK, we can leave now." They nailed that song- one of my favorites.
James Taylor set was predictably schmaltzy but sweet (though the Mexico was a mess).
Sorry, I missed you Challenged.
Went to a number of SPAC shows in the 80's. Then later a Neil Young/Lucinda show in the early 2000s. Good times! Could you possibly be older than me?
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Next up: Wilco.
If you haven't checked out the dressing room mini concert during last night's KC rainout you should. On Wilco's IG.
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Next up: Wilco.
If you haven't checked out the dressing room mini concert during last night's KC rainout you should. On Wilco's IG.
Yes, happened upon that in real time last night. Very cool of them to do.
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Clem Snide...have not heard that name in awhile
Planned to see Tobin Sprout but I double booked (comedy with friends)...I heard he did a couple of GBV songs.
last min decided to get over to Jammin Java to catch Clem Snide with my kid
got there a little late, no opener ...only played for 75 mins with a lot of banter
there were only 30 mostly masked patrons (wonder if the vid kept a lot home too), so I can understand why not playing a long show...
Only him and a dobro player
sounded very sweet and mellow, he's just got the perfect voice IMO. I could listen to him read the menu
Was nice to get out, but feeling like this is the beginning of the end of indoor shows
kinda reminded me of that Pougeatry show I saw on march 11th
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I didn’t make it to Tobin Sprout either…I just couldn’t get excited about it
I did make it out to see my friends band at some restaurant in Glover Park
Playing during August in DC can be tough
Not too many people… kind of got that Clem Snide vibe
I guess I always thought when I went to my first show back we would have this covid thing licked but since we don’t there isn’t that feeling of we licked this thing… so I just didn’t feel all exuberant
I was pretty hungover the next day…am out of shape
Next up for me I think is Julien Baker at the club…
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What restaurant in Glover Park has live music?
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Well this was at Arcuris up in Glover park
Not sure they have concerts regularly
It’s a pizza restaurant
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do they eat children in the basement there?
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I am not at liberty to speak about that but I just wanted to rock….
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do they eat children in the basement there?
I think they drain the adrenaline there, but the eating was always done at Comet Ping Pong
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Anyone go to Modest Mouse?
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Anyone go to Modest Mouse?
I wanted to go but was extremely out of juice... setlist looked like nothing I knew minus a few tunes so it softened the blow.
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I did.....probably the best I've seen them and the Anthem sound is surprisingly great.
Lots of older material....don't think I've seen them as a six piece. They were two songs that Isaac played with a banjo.
Fun times.
Majority of the people wore masks.
Btw, I had an extra free ticket that none of my friends wanted....I should have offered it here!
Anyone go to Modest Mouse?
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the Anthem sound is surprisingly great.
...very off brand, you feeling ok?
Btw, I had an extra free ticket that none of my friends wanted....I should have offered it here!
umm yeah you should have
guess I'll shed a tear knowing that we're not friends
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After being burnt to a crisp on Wilco from 2002 to 2011 a good decade break of seeing them* was just what the doctor ordered.
I kind of forgot what a great band they were and they put on a solid 90 minute set on a gorgeous evening at MPP. Played the hits and sprinkled in a few newer tunes I enjoyed. Reports were supposedly only 4k or so people there and I think I saw 10 masks. The crowd is/was as lame as they were a decade ago with 75% of the crowd keeping their pear shaped bodies snug tightly in their seats all night.
It was great to be back at MPP and the renovations were nice.
*I have seen Tweedy and Jeff Tweedy solo in the past decade.
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To quote my wife's screaming reply to your Wilco review:
"It's a Wilco show, you asshole. People are supposed to be seated. You don't dance to Wilco. Do you want to see a bunch of pear shaped people dancing?"
Ironically, my biggest complaint about their seated Anthem show was there were too many pears standing and the three of us couldn't see from our seats.
Glad you enjoyed though and keep the reviews coming.
Im currently entering a Wilco hiatus myself until they put out some new music that isn't boring af. Though a better co-headliner or opener for Wilco might get me off my pear and into a seat.
Did they require proof of vaccine?
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"It's a Wilco show, you asshole. People are supposed to be seated. "
well, you definitely don't mosh to it, but I think it's very good swaying from foot to foot and bobbing your head music
I rarely like sitting down to see live rock music. Call me crazy
What exactly do you do when nels goes in to a 10 minute noise jam...you don't ride the light fantastic with him?
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"It's a Wilco show, you asshole. People are supposed to be seated. "
well, you definitely don't mosh to it, but I think it's very good swaying from foot to foot and bobbing your head music
I rarely like sitting down to see live rock music. Call me crazy
What exactly do you do when nels goes in to a 10 minute noise jam...you don't ride the light fantastic with him?
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One of my few true talents is that I can bob my head while seated.
I should add that she will be swaying with me at the Durand Jones show, and doing whatever you do at a Kesha show with my daughter......but what is the point of the seats if not for sitting in them? Especially at the Anthem show, where they actually spent the time to set them up.
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To quote my wife's screaming reply to your Wilco review:
"It's a Wilco show, you asshole. People are supposed to be seated. You don't dance to Wilco. Do you want to see a bunch of pear shaped people dancing?"
My response to your wife.
"Hey bitch, this is rock and roll, not the fucking Boston pops. If you want to keep your fat pear ass in a seat, go lay on the lawn and stare at the giant video screens."
And unless you've been under a rock, yes you need proof if vax or a negative test to attend IMP events.
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I can’t stand sitting at rock shows…absolutely loathe it
There could be lots of reasons to have seats depending on show and venue and artist and type of music…and ticket sales
There are seats in the first rows of most huge arena shows but I don’t think it’s so people sit.. people have the option to sit …for many people it just tells you this is your space but whether you sit or not is up to you
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To quote my wife's screaming reply to your Wilco review:
"It's a Wilco show, you asshole. People are supposed to be seated. You don't dance to Wilco. Do you want to see a bunch of pear shaped people dancing?"
My response to your wife.
"Hey bitch, this is rock and roll, not the fucking Boston pops. If you want to keep your fat pear ass in a seat, go lay on the lawn and stare at the giant video screens."
And unless you've been under a rock, yes you need proof if vax or a negative test to attend IMP events.
I have been under a rock. Surprised there were so few masks. I have a friend who was one of the 10.
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To quote my wife's screaming reply to your Wilco review:
"It's a Wilco show, you asshole. People are supposed to be seated. You don't dance to Wilco. Do you want to see a bunch of pear shaped people dancing?"
My response to your wife.
"Hey bitch, this is rock and roll, not the fucking Boston pops. If you want to keep your fat pear ass in a seat, go lay on the lawn and stare at the giant video screens."
And unless you've been under a rock, yes you need proof if vax or a negative test to attend IMP events.
I have been under a rock. Surprised there were so few masks. I have a friend who was one of the 10.
I'm surprised that friend didn't tell you about the vax or negative tests rules.
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Here's a Wilco show review.
Friday was a beautiful evening at MPP for Wilco and SK.
We arrived in Columbia early and had dinner from the Whole Foods hot bar, always a classic, whilst sitting out by the lake. Then went to MPP, parked in a spiffy parking garage, and went into the venue. Met up with Bagley and Mrs. Bagley.
The MPP facility is really other-level at this point. It is cleaned up, sparkly, and has ample brand new bathrooms and a special beer set up where Bagley got something interesting.
Then my S/O felt serious chest pain radiating into her left shoulder. We walked to the Vax tent set up by Howard County Health Department. Those folks took her BP which was wildly out of whack, and called EMS. EMS took S/O by golfcart to ambulance and then to Howard County General. MPP staph were on hand quickly and were helpful with the logistics.
I went back to our seats to gather our merch and jackets (great poster secured by Bagley for me), and saw 1.5 Nnamdi songs on my way to and from.
Then I drove to the hospital and sat in my car in the parking lot from around 7:30pm to 12:15am when she was released. Then a drive back to Towson for around 34 minutes. Home and asleep by around 1AM.
It wasn't a heart attack, but may be onset of a fun new heart condition(?!). We will follow up with a cardiologist soon.
3 out of 10
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Wow, that sounds like a challenging night. Good health vibes out to your s/o.
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That sounds awful. Hope your S/O is feeling better. Sending good vibes your way.
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Yikes. Sorry to hear that.
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yowza, glad the better looking half is doing better, sounds like quite a scare
good to hear about the good treatment by the crew at MPP
I see they played 'I'm trying to break your heart', but I definitely think Tweedy was being metaphorical and had no ill will towards you guys
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That sucks dude but you guys handled it like pros that knew what needed to be done…
Although may come as little consolation that was the worst sleater Kinney set list ever…not one song from last millennium….and Wilco wasn’t much better
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That sucks dude but you guys handled it like pros that knew what needed to be done…
Although may come as little consolation that was the worst sleater Kinney set list ever…not one song from last millennium….and Wilco wasn’t much better
Sounds like a $pace review.
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How dare you!!! I was trying to comfort our man…
Be happy you got Heavy Metal Drummer…they never play that
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How dare you!!! I was trying to comfort our man…
Be happy you got Heavy Metal Drummer…they never play that
Thanks, I got your intention.
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I was kinda shocked they finished with California stars, love when they grab those deep cuts
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I can’t stand sitting
i want you to repeat that... slowly...
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I can’t stand sitting
i want you to repeat that... slowly...
;D
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I have it on good authority that Hutch can sit standing...so there is that
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I stand by my comment.
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looks like we are at a standstill
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Hutch. There ain't no stinking Hutch on this board.
Hope Mrs. Challenged is doing well.
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Hutch. There ain't no stinking Hutch on this board.
Hope Mrs. Challenged is doing well.
Thanks. So far, so good. Anyone have a cardiologist recommend in Baltimore area?
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Drive By Truckers were great on Friday night in Baltimore. Little talk, all rock. Great perfromances all around, but Jay Gonzalez really shined in his role as 3rd guitar + keys.
Christone Kingfish Ingram and Shakey Graves Saturday at Oregon Ridge was way too fucking hot. I enjoyed the performances, but a far from ideal situation in that heat and humidity. Also, so many people smoking cigarrettes. Usually the festivals I go to have a smoking prison somewhere, and don't allow it otherwise.
Saturday night in Harrisburg for Jason Isbell/400 Unit was worth the drive for sure. Great band at the top of its game. So glad I got to see them, because I cannot get to the Wolf Trap show.
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Hutch. There ain't no stinking Hutch on this board.
Hope Mrs. Challenged is doing well.
Thanks. So far, so good. Anyone have a cardiologist recommend in Baltimore area?
One of my best friends is a great one at Hopkins. Erin Michos.
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I have a great one in Annapolis. I'll PM you the information in case you want to check him out.
Hutch. There ain't no stinking Hutch on this board.
Hope Mrs. Challenged is doing well.
Thanks. So far, so good. Anyone have a cardiologist recommend in Baltimore area?
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do we need an official 9:30 cardiologist thread, the colonoscopy one has been quite popular
also, I hope everything is on the up and up with Chal's SO
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Hutch. There ain't no stinking Hutch on this board.
Hope Mrs. Challenged is doing well.
Thanks. So far, so good. Anyone have a cardiologist recommend in Baltimore area?
One of my best friends is a great one at Hopkins. Erin Michos.
Thank you all that have provided referrals offline and here!!!.
She has made an appointment with a Towson Cardiologist, if she needs a 2nd opinion it looks like K8's friend would be a great option.
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We went up to Hershey/Hummelstown, PA and saw Durand Jones and the Indications at The Englewood, which is a really clean an fancy new venue around 1hr 20mins from home in Towson. There is a restaurant and brewpub onsite. We ate in town though because reservations for dinner at the venue were booked up, and then wandered the streets and had a beer at a brewpub/restaurant (Rubber Soul Brewing) in Hummelstown.
We didn't know that there would be an opener, but there was, and she was fantastic: Danielle Ponder. An amazing voice and great charisma, really got the crowd into it, when they had seemed very reserved and almost uncomfortable at the start. Sparkly venue, first show back for many, etc. She really brought chills with that voice, and I looked her up and she is/was a practicing attorney - public defender who is now living her dream of performing.
Durand Jones and the Indications were great. There is a basically a trading of songs between Durand and Aaron, and Aaron's voice still is mystifying. I was next to Danielle and her drummer for the first Aaron song, and the drummer said to Danielle something like: "I just didn't expect that sound to come out of him..."
Anyway, goodtimes, and I hope you all enjoy if you are seeing at 930 on 9/11 (Saturday). Different opener that night though.
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Hutch. There ain't no stinking Hutch on this board.
Hope Mrs. Challenged is doing well.
Thanks. So far, so good. Anyone have a cardiologist recommend in Baltimore area?
One of my best friends is a great one at Hopkins. Erin Michos.
Thank you all that have provided referrals offline and here!!!.
She has made an appointment with a Towson Cardiologist, if she needs a 2nd opinion it looks like K8's friend would be a great option.
Yes. She specializes in women's cardiovascular health.
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Mdou Moctar was mesmerizing. So glad I went.
Very short set; maybe 50 mins?
Also, protip - the new butchery accross the street from the Ottobar in the old Parts and Labor space, serves a really delicious Pizza. Definitely a Top 10 pizza in Baltimore.
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50 minutes but the set times you posted say 90? def. get a refund! ::)
is there a white guy playing as part of their touring band?
Mdou Moctar was mesmerizing. So glad I went.
Very short set; maybe 50 mins?
Also, protip - the new butchery accross the street from the Ottobar in the old Parts and Labor space, serves a really delicious Pizza. Definitely a Top 10 pizza in Baltimore.
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40% music/60% pizza
Does he wail like a long suffering Berber?
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Bros, weed, fist pumps. Not necessarily in that order.
MMJ was stellar. Are there better shows that are on the rock side of rock? I doubt it. Brittany is just not for me. Got to hang out with Vas Deferens. Love his easy going demeanor and encyclopedic knowledge of shows and music. Met up with an old friend I haven't seen in a few years other than on Facebook, and that was cool. Tried to ping Yada, but after my first message and his reply, his Inbox was full. Traffic was terrible getting there, no surprise. Got some Indian takeout and brought it to Black Flag (Sapwood and Manor Hill were closed). My first time there, beer was pretty decent, crowd seemed to be other concert goers based on their apparel. So glad I had a mask on to drown out some of the weed smell (at the show, not the brewery.)
The end. Not necessarily in that order.
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Yes yes all very nice but at what time did MMJ go on?!?
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50 minutes but the set times you posted say 90? def. get a refund! ::)
is there a white guy playing as part of their touring band?
Mdou Moctar was mesmerizing. So glad I went.
Very short set; maybe 50 mins?
Also, protip - the new butchery accross the street from the Ottobar in the old Parts and Labor space, serves a really delicious Pizza. Definitely a Top 10 pizza in Baltimore.
Apparantly, the Bass Player is from Rockville, and is named Mikey Coltun, and is also in Les Rhinoceros. Was happy with the short set, due to my oldness. Also, have to save my strength for the Thursday night Radiohead show.
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What idiot said the perfect show length was 40 minutes?
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What idiot said the perfect show length was 40 minutes?
Az seemed to think that 45 mins was too long for a band to play
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Ah yes….of course
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Yes yes all very nice but at what time did MMJ go on?!?
Vas could probably give a more exact answer, but I seem to recall it was Brittany from 7:30-8:30. Then the lights went down at 8:55, MMJ came on a couple minutes later, and played until 11.
So you were correct with your MMJ start time estimate, and Merriweather was incorrect when they said show time was 7.
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I'd also like to know the day of the week for consistency purposes.
Yes yes all very nice but at what time did MMJ go on?!?
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I'd also like to know the day of the week for consistency purposes.
Yes yes all very nice but at what time did MMJ go on?!?
930
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After being burnt to a crisp on MMJ from 2003 to 2010 a good decade break of seeing them was just what the doctor ordered and I'll most likely take another decade break. As Space said, a good rock show but I just don't like enough of their output of the last ten years... and as much as you all like to rip on Phish, they do and continue to put on the best rock show of the past many years. Did your wife and you stand up during the show Space? At least people did somewhat move and rock out at the show last night.
I like a few of Brittany Howard's "hits" but the portion of the set I saw of hers was annoying at best.
Still can't beat a gorgeous night at MPP though.
Onward!
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Oh I assumed the wife didn’t go…
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Oh I assumed the wife didn’t go…
I think they're a package deal...
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Oh….I didn’t realize
My bad
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If it was you, would you let her out of your sight?
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You know damn well I think she is a looker so….
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Oh I assumed the wife didn’t go…
I think they're a package deal...
My wife is saving her concert energy to take my daughter to the Kesha show tonight. I went to MMJ with Vas Deferens. Vas and I mostly stood during MMJ, but there were times when we both sat for a spell.
My wife and I do have date night planned for Saturday night, dinner and the Durand Jones show. That should be fun.
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You know damn well I think she is a looker so….
Well she does know how to rock a cape better than Jim James, but I wouldn't necessarily call Brittany a looker.
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wait, i thought hutch's "looker" comment was directed at space's wife?
time to step up, space!
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wait, i thought hutch's "looker" comment was directed at space's wife?
time to step up, space!
I married her, so it's obvious that I agree with Hutch. Now if I could just get her to wear a cape.
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don't wanna hang with women and gays i see.
My wife is saving her concert energy to take my daughter to the Kesha show tonight.
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wait, i thought hutch's "looker" comment was directed at space's wife?
time to step up, space!
I married her, so it's obvious that I agree with Hutch.
but do you feel threatened? per the latest update, hutch has 600 sqft of luxury living not too far away to offer... your move.
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wait, i thought hutch's "looker" comment was directed at space's wife?
time to step up, space!
I married her, so it's obvious that I agree with Hutch.
but do you feel threatened? per the latest update, hutch has 600 sqft of luxury living not too far away to offer... your move.
To be fair, I believe he is already housing some youths from Baltimore, IIRC. Not trying to house shame -- because Lord knows this politically correct culture can't take it -- but adding Space to the mix might make things a little tight.
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waiting on the Foos banter from our attendees
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Am pretty cashed out…
Where I was people were very good about wearing masks which was great as I was a bit frazzled…my partner at home sort of freaked about me going to this show!
It didn’t feel too full…polite crowd other than the woman on second floor balcony raining beer
Just a typical solid Foo Fighters set
I got there about 8:20 and everyone seemed to be there…after 20 minutes standing I got bored and started yelling and making noise.. I got people around me going…2-3 minutes later they came on
Then they just did what they do…Dave being Dave…some of his typical patter…you know “we got A LOT of songs! I mean A LOT!” Crowd was a little reserved but masks make it hard… Most people weren’t moving around too much
I started by left side food stand…well actually a bit behind it and to right…about halfway through show I got tired of my friend making a big deal about beer raining on him and moved all the way up to front left side….people there weren’t too thrilled about me showing up but there was plenty of space and 930 security dude by speaker was totally cool and I said a few words to people around me and they got the message to just keep enjoying show..of course my friend didn’t follow my lead for twenty minutes!!
Why do Foos have a keyboard player? I know Rami is great but you barely hear him
It was so great to be at the club… I had really missed the place… I had been worried about getting in and all this covid stuff but once I got there I felt super comfortable and everything was chill
I don’t think Scream would have worked with this crowd
From my vantage point I had a great view of owners box and Seth was having a great time..as everyone knows I am his number one fan so for me that’s fun… I think I got one of people in box confused with Jose Andres but unless Jose is like a rabid fan who knows all the words it wasn’t him…maybe it was the other owner of IMP.. at one point I think when talking about the new little 9:30 that would be opening next door Grohl looked up at Seth and recognized him..Seth demurred
At one point Dave pointed to second floor balcony over sound mixer and said that was his spot ..of course Dave used to hang at the old club so I think he was just taking creative license for his patter
I don’t have much to say in terms of the music…highly enjoyable meat and potatoes..I guess Taylor Hawkins sang a fun Somebody to love (such a great song) and Grohl took the drum chair…. And they did a Bee Gees tune which was fun…I liked it anyways….some of the Foos set was so heavy and loud.. I used ear plugs after 15 minutes but my right ear is still ringing
I cannot believe I typed this on a phone
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Oh yeah I never met Yada
After show hung around then walked back to my friends place around 16th and U..idea was to go to a bar… I know he would have kept drinking til stupid o’clock but I made a grown up decision and said goodbye..I had drank enough.. I had parked in a meter spot at 5:30 and car was there no ticket !
I had a few beers before show at this friends place which was cool cause he is moving out finally from this place he has rented since the mid 90s! I shit you not. So one last time at his place
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Great recap Hutch and what I would imagine the show would've been like. Sounds like I definitely need to invest in one of those straw masks.
My attendance was similar to some of space's attendance at early 2000's broken social scene shows.
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I had a few beers before show at this friends place which was cool cause he is moving out finally from this place he has rented since the mid 90s! I shit you not. So one last time at his place
Drinking before a concert? Will someone think of the children? - Space.
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I had a few beers before show at this friends place which was cool cause he is moving out finally from this place he has rented since the mid 90s! I shit you not. So one last time at his place
Drinking before a concert? Will someone think of the children? - Space.
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^^POTW
Someone fire up the Meme MEGATHREAD.
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After four outdoor summer shows, I hit my first indoor show...Durand Jones and the Indications.
I agree with Challenged...they put on a great show. We missed the opening act, but two of their female members did double duty as backup singers for the headliner. Most people around us stayed masked. My wife said she noticed staff doing a good job of enforcing masking. I enjoyed being able to moved around a bit in the back, helping to alleviate my body pains.
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I had a few beers before show at this friends place which was cool cause he is moving out finally from this place he has rented since the mid 90s! I shit you not. So one last time at his place
Drinking before a concert? Will someone think of the children? - Space.
Let me clarify. When I said that, i was objecting to the idea of sitting in your car drinking before a show. That seems like a loser thing to do.
Going to a brewery, restaurant, bar, friend's hour and having a beer or two before a show (or at any time in life) is cool. Getting shitfaced before a show (which no doubt is going to make you act like an asshole in public), or sitting in your car drinking, are loser things to do.
The end.
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^^POTW
Someone fire up the Meme MEGATHREAD.
Sorry, but probably less than 5% of my vacations are spend in breweries. I'll stop sharing my reports on them if you don't enjoy them.
Some people fly to shitholes like Kansas City to see live music during a pandemic. To me, that's the height of stupid (even if it's not a pandemic.)
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never been to KC but if I went I would probably get into the jazz history there…
I think Julian flew to Tulsa?
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never been to KC but if I went I would probably get into the jazz history there…
I think Julian flew to Tulsa?
Ok, my bad. Who could resist going to Tulsa?
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never been to KC but if I went I would probably get into the jazz history there…
I think Julian flew to Tulsa?
Right state, wrong town - Oklahoma City.
Actually was a cool town. Was surprised.
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never been to KC but if I went I would probably get into the jazz history there…
I think Julian flew to Tulsa?
Right state, wrong town - Oklahoma City.
Actually was a cool town. Was surprised.
Serious question. and not meant to be judgmental. Did you feel guilty spending money in a Red State?
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never been to KC but if I went I would probably get into the jazz history there…
I think Julian flew to Tulsa?
Right state, wrong town - Oklahoma City.
Actually was a cool town. Was surprised.
Serious question. and not meant to be judgmental. Did you feel guilty spending money in a Red State?
No. The idea that the denizens of Oklahoma City — or any large city in red states — are some Trump loving buffoons is just not accurate. I’m supposed to not patronize Raleigh, Oklahoma City, Asheville, Boise, or any other number of great places to punish some hicks who live a hundred miles away? Nothing says support for our blue brethren like writing off 45% of them because they happen to live in a state that is not yet Blue.
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I had a few beers before show at this friends place which was cool cause he is moving out finally from this place he has rented since the mid 90s! I shit you not. So one last time at his place
Drinking before a concert? Will someone think of the children? - Space.
Let me clarify. When I said that, i was objecting to the idea of sitting in your car drinking before a show. That seems like a loser thing to do.
Going to a brewery, restaurant, bar, friend's hour and having a beer or two before a show (or at any time in life) is cool. Getting shitfaced before a show (which no doubt is going to make you act like an asshole in public), or sitting in your car drinking, are loser things to do.
The end.
Smells like a Space back pedal to me.
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never been to KC but if I went I would probably get into the jazz history there…
I think Julian flew to Tulsa?
Right state, wrong town - Oklahoma City.
Actually was a cool town. Was surprised.
Serious question. and not meant to be judgmental. Did you feel guilty spending money in a Red State?
No. The idea that the denizens of Oklahoma City — or any large city in red states — are some Trump loving buffoons is just not accurate. I’m supposed to not patronize Raleigh, Oklahoma City, Asheville, Boise, or any other number of great places to punish some hicks who live a hundred miles away? Nothing says support for our blue brethren like writing off 45% of them because they happen to live in a state that is not yet Blue.
Ok, good answer. I will use it as an argument the next time my brother, wife, or anyone else try to posit their I never want to vacation vim a rec state ideas.
That said, I ain't going to Texas
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I had a few beers before show at this friends place which was cool cause he is moving out finally from this place he has rented since the mid 90s! I shit you not. So one last time at his place
Drinking before a concert? Will someone think of the children? - Space.
Let me clarify. When I said that, i was objecting to the idea of sitting in your car drinking before a show. That seems like a loser thing to do.
Going to a brewery, restaurant, bar, friend's hour and having a beer or two before a show (or at any time in life) is cool. Getting shitfaced before a show (which no doubt is going to make you act like an asshole in public), or sitting in your car drinking, are loser things to do.
The end.
Smells like a Space back pedal to me.
If you can find the original post, feel free to dredge it up. Perhaps at the time I misstated what I meant. What I fmeant is that I think it's stupid to get drunk before a concert, and pathetic at our ages. I'm also glad my 14 yo thinks this way, and hope she continues to do so. :)
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There’s a difference between drinking and getting drunk.
Having a few drinks before a concert is not getting drunk.
Nobody cares what you think is pathetic. You on the other hand seem to really care and have a need to tell everyone. Does it make you feel superior or better than others? It’s something you do a lot and it’s annoying as fuck
I mean I don’t sit around telling you all the things that are kind of pathetic about your life?! You want me to? Well, likewise I really think you should tone down the judging…. Calling cities shitholes?
Nobody ever said getting drunk before a show was cool… you came down on pregaming… getting together with friends before a show for a few drinks is part of the fun for many…if you don’t like it that’s your problem
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Damn space stop getting on your holier than though soapbox
You sound like one of those prohibition nuts
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Ahhh, the smell of men fighting.
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Bored with this conversation. Someone else please talk about a show they went to.
FWIW, i did have a glass of wine with dinner at Barcelona last night, then a beer at District Garden before the show last night.
And what is wrong with calling a city a shithole? It's not like you're judging a person, you're judging a city.
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yet you keep asking the damn questions man!
Ugh people live in the city, are born there, are from there, their families are from there…etc
No matter where people are from they are generally proud of and love where they are from.. trust me when I say when you insult their city they will feel insulted.
Insulting American cities where fellow Americans live… what the hell could be wrong with that? Gee I don’t know. And from a US federal government employee no less.
I guess what’s wrong with Trump calling other countries shitholes? It’s not people
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yet you keep asking the damn questions man!
Ugh people live in the city, are born there, are from there, their families are from there…etc
No matter where people are from they are generally proud of and love where they are from.. trust me when I say when you insult their city they will feel insulted.
Insulting American cities where fellow Americans live… what the hell could be wrong with that? Gee I don’t know. And from a US federal government employee no less.
I guess what’s wrong with Trump calling other countries shitholes? It’s not people
Well in that example, Trump was actually correct. It's just that as president you just can't say those sort of things. But on a rock message board that ten people read, you can say what you really think. Its not like the people of Kansas City or Tulsa or OKC are going to care anyway! Ahithole was probably too strong a word. Isn't a person allowed to like some cities and dislike others?
Note: The place Trump was referring to as a ahithole is a ahithole because the people have been screwrd over by colonialism. Not their fault
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really...you can't type out the word shithole? As if "ahithole" isn't basically typing shithole already, but the fact you are so holy you have to sub an a for an s and can feel like you are still morally superior?
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You know, the a is right beside the s. Maybe Space, has larger fingers.
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You know, the a is right beside the s. Maybe Space, has larger fingers.
I do have trouble typing on the phone. maybe my fingers are big. You should see my, texts.
Also, I just tried playing with my phone, and "shithole" autocorrects to "ahithole."
I think some of you guys are missing my point. My point was to troll Julian, the guy with the $100 haircut, for flying to a second or third tier Red State city during the height of a pandemic, to see a show. To me that was a Julian's America fail on a couple of levels. I mean like who in Julian's America flies to a second or third tier city, ever?
It seems like some of you lack a sense of humor and Trump still owns some of your brains. It's like you're still suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome if you're so easily triggered by the use of a word that he used. Once.
That said, my apologies to each and every person in Kansas City, Tulsa, and OKC who read this thread yesterday and were offended by my comments. I'll happily get together with you and buy you a beer once this whole thing is over.
Anyway, tell me about the Sunday night shows you saw. We watched Luca and the series finale of My So Called Life.
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We watched Luca
In 25 years, we can credit this film for continuing the love for vintage Italian scooters...as we do with Quadrophenia
My pronoun is Mod
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We watched Luca
In 25 years, we can credit this film for continuing the love for vintage Italian scooters...as we do with Quadrophenia
My pronoun is Mod
In the same weekend, my wife and daughter went on a motorboat ride and decided they need to join a boating club, and we watched this movie and my daughter decided she needs a Vespa to ride to school on.
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we watched this movie and my daughter decided she needs a Vespa to ride to school on.
16 to ride in VA, under 50cc and don't even need a drivers license
let me know if you want me to hook you up with a bucket of bolts that blows out blue smoke and breaks down all the time :)
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You know, the a is right beside the s. Maybe Space, has larger fingers.
and you know what they say about guys with big fingers... gu,rl.
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You know, the a is right beside the s. Maybe Space, has larger fingers.
and you know what they say about guys with big fingers... gu,rl.
yeah...big gloves
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Hey Y'all.
Garden of the Gods and wandering around Old Colorado City was great.
Rocky Mountain Arsenal (so many Bison) was GREAT!
Brandi Carlile/Mavis Staples was GREAT!!
Boulder/Enchanted Mesa/Boulder Chataqua was GREAT, as well!
Death Cab/Perfume Genius, also GREAT!!? YES!
Seriously: get yerselves to the Redrocks at some point. End of Ad.
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Garden of the Gods and wandering around Old Colorado City was great.
Lived in Colorado for 1.5 years as a kid and loved Garden of the Gods. Did you do Cave of the Winds too?
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Garden of the Gods and wandering around Old Colorado City was great.
Lived in Colorado for 1.5 years as a kid and loved Garden of the Gods. Did you do Cave of the Winds too?
We didnt cave/winds. Next time.
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Garden of the Gods and wandering around Old Colorado City was great.
Lived in Colorado for 1.5 years as a kid and loved Garden of the Gods. Did you do Cave of the Winds too?
We didnt cave/winds. Next time.
Full disclosure: it is probably less cool as a grown adult instead of as a 7-year old whose mind was blown about being in a real-life cave, “like in Zelda.”
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Garden of the Gods and wandering around Old Colorado City was great.
Lived in Colorado for 1.5 years as a kid and loved Garden of the Gods. Did you do Cave of the Winds too?
We didnt cave/winds. Next time.
Full disclosure: it is probably less cool as a grown adult instead of as a 7-year old whose mind was blown about being in a real-life cave, “like in Zelda.”
One time we were hiking in a cave near Bend, Oregon and right when we go near the very end where the case closed up too narrow to hike, our three year old who hadn't pooped in like five days decided there was no more holding it.
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Garden of the Gods and wandering around Old Colorado City was great.
Lived in Colorado for 1.5 years as a kid and loved Garden of the Gods. Did you do Cave of the Winds too?
We didnt cave/winds. Next time.
Full disclosure: it is probably less cool as a grown adult instead of as a 7-year old whose mind was blown about being in a real-life cave, “like in Zelda.”
One time we were hiking in a cave near Bend, Oregon and right when we go near the very end where the case closed up too narrow to hike, our three year old who hadn't pooped in like five days decided there was no more holding it.
Just to clarify, I did not poop in the cave, and if that's what you thought I meant by "like Zelda," we have a very different recollection of early Nintendo games.
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Had a great first night back at the club
Parking was a breeze in that area on a Monday, so that was nice
line took a little bit with all the vax/tick/id checking
No ones scanner seemed to work for anything, so they took my word for it that my Eventbrite ticket was legit and had to write down my FWB#
I caught most of Thao's set and they put on a spirted show and most of the crowd was digging it
Merch table was well stocked and picked up a nice T to bring home
Crowd was close to 100% masked, but people were drinking, so there was that
I do now seem to agree with yada that the straw mask might be the way to go
Last time I saw Julien was at Dc 9 with about 75 other people
was just her, a massive pedal board and a telecaster and only one EP to promote
this time around, full band a light show and 2 proper albums and a sold out 9:30
I really love Little Oblivians and she pretty much played the whole thing
She has this song style that is quiet and somber, then turns into a chaotic cathartic explosion towards the end
So the full band and light show really made it a powerful experience
Crowd was very into it and knew all the songs
The band did all wear matching mechanic work shirts with names on it. I saw that Julian's said Carl
For two songs she also rocked the keyboards
masks for the whole show was tough and really didn't make me want to get drinks or socialize
but such is the new abnormal
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Had a great first night back at the club
Parking was a breeze in that area on a Monday, so that was nice
line took a little bit with all the vax/tick/id checking
No ones scanner seemed to work for anything, so they took my word for it that my Eventbrite ticket was legit and had to write down my FWB#
I caught most of Thao's set and they put on a spirted show and most of the crowd was digging it
Merch table was well stocked and picked up a nice T to bring home
Crowd was close to 100% masked, but people were drinking, so there was that
I do now seem to agree with yada that the straw mask might be the way to go
Last time I saw Julien was at Dc 9 with about 75 other people
was just her, a massive pedal board and a telecaster and only one EP to promote
this time around, full band a light show and 2 proper albums and a sold out 9:30
I really love Little Oblivians and she pretty much played the whole thing
She has this song style that is quiet and somber, then turns into a chaotic cathartic explosion towards the end
So the full band and light show really made it a powerful experience
Crowd was very into it and knew all the songs
The band did all wear matching mechanic work shirts with names on it. I saw that Julian's said Carl
For two songs she also rocked the keyboards
masks for the whole show was tough and really didn't make me want to get drinks or socialize
but such is the new abnormal
Side, didnt you go to JB at UHall? Wasn;t that after DC9?
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Side, didnt you go to JB at UHall? Wasn;t that after DC9?
sad that your memory of shows I've attended is better than my own
yes Did attend that, but I think that was just her too
I remember being really hard to see her due to the low stage and her not-tallness
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Side, didnt you go to JB at UHall? Wasn;t that after DC9?
sad that your memory of shows I've attended is better than my own
yes Did attend that, but I think that was just her too
I remember being really hard to see her due to the low stage and her not-tallness
I just remembered that I either sold you an extra ticket or bought you a ticket last minute at the box. She is tiny. I think I mostly watched from the side of the stage for that one.
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After nearly a 10 year break (this seems to be a trend of the last few shows I've seen), checked out Dr. Dog last night at The Club.
Couldn't have asked for a better show/setlist/time.... They've come a looooooong way over the years and it's unfortunate this tour is it (but is it)? The band looks pretty damn healthy (maybe a few years off the road did them some good). Some new arrangements to old classics were great and best of all, the club wasn't even that packed which was surprising. I'd imagine the next two Friday night shows will be ass to masks crowded.
Wearing a mask the entire show wasn't great, but in the end this is the new abnormal! Everyone around me complied...
Did not look at the merch...
Parking was a bitch.
Dinner at San Lorenzo pre show was a 10/10.
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will be ass to masks crowded.
the new butts to nuts...I like
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Never go ass to mask.
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After nearly a 10 year break (this seems to be a trend of the last few shows I've seen), checked out Dr. Dog last night at The Club.
Couldn't have asked for a better show/setlist/time.... They've come a looooooong way over the years and it's unfortunate this tour is it (but is it)? The band looks pretty damn healthy (maybe a few years off the road did them some good). Some new arrangements to old classics were great and best of all, the club wasn't even that packed which was surprising. I'd imagine the next two Friday night shows will be ass to masks crowded.
Wearing a mask the entire show wasn't great, but in the end this is the new abnormal! Everyone around me complied...
Did not look at the merch...
Parking was a bitch.
Dinner at San Lorenzo pre show was a 10/10.
That was probably a smart move going on the Thursday show. We'll see how tonight goes. I'm hoping there are some no-shows due to COVID. Durand Jones was sold out Saturday night and there was still room to move in the back (more so than usual.)
I looked at the setlist. Three songs off of Easy Beat are about two too many for me, and I don't need to hear both "Nellie" and "Lonesome." (I'd rather hear neither of them.) But good that you liked it. I hope they don't pull a Wilco and repeat the same show tonight.
Honestly, I know I've been back and forth on mask wearing, but I had no issue with wearing it the whole show my first time. Thumbs up on it for now, and good luck to staph at enforcing it.
What was your first Dr. Dog show? Mine was seeing them open for Bobby Bare Jr at Iota. I didn't really appreciate them at the time. But my wife loved them, and so did Bobby. He stood in the crowd the whole set giddily bopping his head. Google tells me it was 2/22/06.
Random note: I saw tickets for last night's show on Stubhub yesterday for as low as $21 with fees included. But I'm not a back to back show warrior.
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Never go ass to mask.
speak for your self, those dental dams are just a pain, the masks have straps ;)
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Honestly, I know I've been back and forth on mask wearing, but I had no issue with wearing it the whole show my first time. Thumbs up on it for now, and good luck to staph at enforcing it.
Staff really didn't have to enforce, at the JB show everyone was compliant (except whist chugging one's drink)
honestly I was a little surprised, but that may be the audience... wonder if the Clutch or White ford bronco crowd will be the same
I do think the mask with the staw hole has to be better and safer than lifting your mask off every few mins to take a swig
also the sold out JB show was definitely packed...but people were giving everyone a little more personal space that in the past, so that may have been part of the issue
Yikes if you want to go for the Gimp look
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After nearly a 10 year break (this seems to be a trend of the last few shows I've seen), checked out Dr. Dog last night at The Club.
Couldn't have asked for a better show/setlist/time.... They've come a looooooong way over the years and it's unfortunate this tour is it (but is it)? The band looks pretty damn healthy (maybe a few years off the road did them some good). Some new arrangements to old classics were great and best of all, the club wasn't even that packed which was surprising. I'd imagine the next two Friday night shows will be ass to masks crowded.
Wearing a mask the entire show wasn't great, but in the end this is the new abnormal! Everyone around me complied...
Did not look at the merch...
Parking was a bitch.
Dinner at San Lorenzo pre show was a 10/10.
That was probably a smart move going on the Thursday show. We'll see how tonight goes. I'm hoping there are some no-shows due to COVID. Durand Jones was sold out Saturday night and there was still room to move in the back (more so than usual.)
I looked at the setlist. Three songs off of Easy Beat are about two too many for me, and I don't need to hear both "Nellie" and "Lonesome." (I'd rather hear neither of them.) But good that you liked it. I hope they don't pull a Wilco and repeat the same show tonight.
Honestly, I know I've been back and forth on mask wearing, but I had no issue with wearing it the whole show my first time. Thumbs up on it for now, and good luck to staph at enforcing it.
What was your first Dr. Dog show? Mine was seeing them open for Bobby Bare Jr at Iota. I didn't really appreciate them at the time. But my wife loved them, and so did Bobby. He stood in the crowd the whole set giddily bopping his head. Google tells me it was 2/22/06.
Random note: I saw tickets for last night's show on Stubhub yesterday for as low as $21 with fees included. But I'm not a back to back show warrior.
I don't think you'll get any repeats to be honest... I only didn't like one song during the whole show. I really enjoyed the new arrangements on a few of the songs... Highly enjoyed Lonesome... I'm assuming you didn't drink at the show and I run hot, so being a little warm + constantly slugging over priced Stellas was a little annoying, but not a big deal.
I saw Dr. Dog open for MMJ at the 930 club in maybe 2004 or 05? That was the first time and then I saw them again at Ottobar in 2009. Then saw them way too much for like three years.
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Honestly, I know I've been back and forth on mask wearing, but I had no issue with wearing it the whole show my first time. Thumbs up on it for now, and good luck to staph at enforcing it.
Staff really didn't have to enforce, at the JB show everyone was compliant (except whist chugging one's drink)
honestly I was a little surprised, but that may be the audience... wonder if the Clutch or White ford bronco crowd will be the same
I do think the mask with the staw hole has to be better and safer than lifting your mask off every few mins to take a swig
I didn't notice, but my wife said she observed staph going through crowd enforcing mask rules at Durand Jones. I didn't press her for details. I did observe them hastily removing someone, though i suppose that could have been for anything.
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this sippymask looks like it might be a good option...as I'm not a fan of straws for beer
(https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-1nrqf/images/stencil/500x659/products/165785/303810/SippyMASK-at-SportsWorldChicago-v1__05457.1604061484.jpg?c=2)
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After nearly a 10 year break (this seems to be a trend of the last few shows I've seen), checked out Dr. Dog last night at The Club.
Couldn't have asked for a better show/setlist/time.... They've come a looooooong way over the years and it's unfortunate this tour is it (but is it)? The band looks pretty damn healthy (maybe a few years off the road did them some good). Some new arrangements to old classics were great and best of all, the club wasn't even that packed which was surprising. I'd imagine the next two Friday night shows will be ass to masks crowded.
Wearing a mask the entire show wasn't great, but in the end this is the new abnormal! Everyone around me complied...
Did not look at the merch...
Parking was a bitch.
Dinner at San Lorenzo pre show was a 10/10.
That was probably a smart move going on the Thursday show. We'll see how tonight goes. I'm hoping there are some no-shows due to COVID. Durand Jones was sold out Saturday night and there was still room to move in the back (more so than usual.)
I looked at the setlist. Three songs off of Easy Beat are about two too many for me, and I don't need to hear both "Nellie" and "Lonesome." (I'd rather hear neither of them.) But good that you liked it. I hope they don't pull a Wilco and repeat the same show tonight.
Honestly, I know I've been back and forth on mask wearing, but I had no issue with wearing it the whole show my first time. Thumbs up on it for now, and good luck to staph at enforcing it.
What was your first Dr. Dog show? Mine was seeing them open for Bobby Bare Jr at Iota. I didn't really appreciate them at the time. But my wife loved them, and so did Bobby. He stood in the crowd the whole set giddily bopping his head. Google tells me it was 2/22/06.
Random note: I saw tickets for last night's show on Stubhub yesterday for as low as $21 with fees included. But I'm not a back to back show warrior.
I don't think you'll get any repeats to be honest... I only didn't like one song during the whole show. I really enjoyed the new arrangements on a few of the songs... Highly enjoyed Lonesome... I'm assuming you didn't drink at the show and I run hot, so being a little warm + constantly slugging over priced Stellas was a little annoying, but not a big deal.
I saw Dr. Dog open for MMJ at the 930 club in maybe 2004 or 05? That was the first time and then I saw them again at Ottobar in 2009. Then saw them way too much for like three years.
I typically drink a couple of cups of water at 9:30 shows (thanks 9:30 for providing water, love you guys so much more than Birchmere), but decided just to stay 100% masked up the whole show. It was a little hot.
On a side note:My wife took our kid to the Kesha show (and to Shake Shack) at Anthem on 9/8, and received a phone message that someone her phone was in close contact with on 9/8 had tested positive. No symptoms here from anyone, it's been nine days. I wonder if she signed up for something that sends her alerts like that.
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this sippymask looks like it might be a good option...as I'm not a fan of straws for beer
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He looks like a 12 year old. Are you sure that's beer?
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received a phone message that someone her phone was in close contact with on 9/8 had tested positive. No symptoms here from anyone, it's been nine days. I wonder if she signed up for something that sends her alerts like that.
I would assume she has the covidwise app. I've never gotten an alert, but it complains when I turn off bluetooth
Random note: I saw tickets for last night's show on Stubhub yesterday for as low as $21 with fees included. But I'm not a back to back show warrior.
hmm...not seeing anything close to resembling that price -$65 with fees is what I'm seeing.
maybe someone scooped them up quick
I've been a little surprised that more tix haven't been coming up cheap for shows
People are just eating them and not asking for refunds or trying to sell
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After nearly a 10 year break (this seems to be a trend of the last few shows I've seen), checked out Dr. Dog last night at The Club.
Couldn't have asked for a better show/setlist/time.... They've come a looooooong way over the years and it's unfortunate this tour is it (but is it)? The band looks pretty damn healthy (maybe a few years off the road did them some good). Some new arrangements to old classics were great and best of all, the club wasn't even that packed which was surprising. I'd imagine the next two Friday night shows will be ass to masks crowded.
Wearing a mask the entire show wasn't great, but in the end this is the new abnormal! Everyone around me complied...
Did not look at the merch...
Parking was a bitch.
Dinner at San Lorenzo pre show was a 10/10.
That was probably a smart move going on the Thursday show. We'll see how tonight goes. I'm hoping there are some no-shows due to COVID. Durand Jones was sold out Saturday night and there was still room to move in the back (more so than usual.)
I looked at the setlist. Three songs off of Easy Beat are about two too many for me, and I don't need to hear both "Nellie" and "Lonesome." (I'd rather hear neither of them.) But good that you liked it. I hope they don't pull a Wilco and repeat the same show tonight.
Honestly, I know I've been back and forth on mask wearing, but I had no issue with wearing it the whole show my first time. Thumbs up on it for now, and good luck to staph at enforcing it.
What was your first Dr. Dog show? Mine was seeing them open for Bobby Bare Jr at Iota. I didn't really appreciate them at the time. But my wife loved them, and so did Bobby. He stood in the crowd the whole set giddily bopping his head. Google tells me it was 2/22/06.
Random note: I saw tickets for last night's show on Stubhub yesterday for as low as $21 with fees included. But I'm not a back to back show warrior.
I don't think you'll get any repeats to be honest... I only didn't like one song during the whole show. I really enjoyed the new arrangements on a few of the songs... Highly enjoyed Lonesome... I'm assuming you didn't drink at the show and I run hot, so being a little warm + constantly slugging over priced Stellas was a little annoying, but not a big deal.
I saw Dr. Dog open for MMJ at the 930 club in maybe 2004 or 05? That was the first time and then I saw them again at Ottobar in 2009. Then saw them way too much for like three years.
I typically drink a couple of cups of water at 9:30 shows (thanks 9:30 for providing water, love you guys so much more than Birchmere), but decided just to stay 100% masked up the whole show. It was a little hot.
On a side note:My wife took our kid to the Kesha show (and to Shake Shack) at Anthem on 9/8, and received a phone message that someone her phone was in close contact with on 9/8 had tested positive. No symptoms here from anyone, it's been nine days. I wonder if she signed up for something that sends her alerts like that.
I think there was an app going around for a while that did that... I took it off my phone like a year ago.
I don't think there was water last night like old times at the 930 club... you had to directly ask the surly bartender for a cup of water so I just asked for beer instead.
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received a phone message that someone her phone was in close contact with on 9/8 had tested positive. No symptoms here from anyone, it's been nine days. I wonder if she signed up for something that sends her alerts like that.
I would assume she has the covidwise app. I've never gotten an alert, but it complains when I turn off bluetooth
Random note: I saw tickets for last night's show on Stubhub yesterday for as low as $21 with fees included. But I'm not a back to back show warrior.
hmm...not seeing anything close to resembling that price -$65 with fees is what I'm seeing.
maybe someone scooped them up quick
I've been a little surprised that more tix haven't been coming up cheap for shows
People are just eating them and not asking for refunds or trying to sell
I probably don't want to know the answer, but I assume since she's vaccinated, she's not required to get tested or quarantine in spite of receiving the message?
The $21 tickets were for last night's not sold out Thursday show. And that was only for a short time. As show time apporached, the cheapest ones were gone. (I'm becoming a total Sidehatch watching ticket prices)" The sold out Friday shows are indeed quite a bit more.
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I don't think there was water last night like old times at the 930 club... you had to directly ask the surly bartender for a cup of water so I just asked for beer instead.
Meant to respond to this...no pitchers of water this time around
a tradition at the 9:30 for decades...I was bummmed when I saw that and didn't feel like having to tip a bartender for a cup of water
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Speaking of ticket price watching...
Keep an eye out on those Outlaw Music Festival tickets for next Friday night... the big DIP is gonna happen soon.
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Speaking of ticket price watching...
Keep an eye out on those Outlaw Music Festival tickets for next Friday night... the big DIP is gonna happen soon.
that show has sold a lot of tix, unlike that Wilco show
it's not sold out, but there are only about 25 tix in the pav and the all suck
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Speaking of ticket price watching...
Keep an eye out on those Outlaw Music Festival tickets for next Friday night... the big DIP is gonna happen soon.
that show has sold a lot of tix, unlike that Wilco show
it's not sold out, but there are only about 25 tix in the pav and the all suck
I can almost bet that there are 100's of tix still in the pavillion that will start to magically appear over the next week... we shall see. I may take the whole family if it's a nice night and just chill on the lawn.
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Speaking of ticket price watching...
Keep an eye out on those Outlaw Music Festival tickets for next Friday night... the big DIP is gonna happen soon.
that show has sold a lot of tix, unlike that Wilco show
it's not sold out, but there are only about 25 tix in the pav and the all suck
I can almost bet that there are 100's of tix still in the pavillion that will start to magically appear over the next week... we shall see. I may take the whole family if it's a nice night and just chill on the lawn.
does seem like the perfect show for that
hopefully someone will put up one of those 4-packs for the lawn at a steep discount...but right now that will set you back $180
I'd probably get a babysitter
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Speaking of ticket price watching...
Keep an eye out on those Outlaw Music Festival tickets for next Friday night... the big DIP is gonna happen soon.
that show has sold a lot of tix, unlike that Wilco show
it's not sold out, but there are only about 25 tix in the pav and the all suck
I can almost bet that there are 100's of tix still in the pavillion that will start to magically appear over the next week... we shall see. I may take the whole family if it's a nice night and just chill on the lawn.
Meh, I've already seen Willie.
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Speaking of ticket price watching...
Keep an eye out on those Outlaw Music Festival tickets for next Friday night... the big DIP is gonna happen soon.
that show has sold a lot of tix, unlike that Wilco show
it's not sold out, but there are only about 25 tix in the pav and the all suck
I can almost bet that there are 100's of tix still in the pavillion that will start to magically appear over the next week... we shall see. I may take the whole family if it's a nice night and just chill on the lawn.
Meh, I've already seen Willie.
Thank you for your contribution.
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Speaking of ticket price watching...
Keep an eye out on those Outlaw Music Festival tickets for next Friday night... the big DIP is gonna happen soon.
that show has sold a lot of tix, unlike that Wilco show
it's not sold out, but there are only about 25 tix in the pav and the all suck
I can almost bet that there are 100's of tix still in the pavillion that will start to magically appear over the next week... we shall see. I may take the whole family if it's a nice night and just chill on the lawn.
Meh, I've already seen Willie.
Thank you for your contribution.
Enjoy the days of being able to drag the whole family to shows of your choosing. That doesn't last long.
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Speaking of ticket price watching...
Keep an eye out on those Outlaw Music Festival tickets for next Friday night... the big DIP is gonna happen soon.
that show has sold a lot of tix, unlike that Wilco show
it's not sold out, but there are only about 25 tix in the pav and the all suck
I can almost bet that there are 100's of tix still in the pavillion that will start to magically appear over the next week... we shall see. I may take the whole family if it's a nice night and just chill on the lawn.
Meh, I've already seen Willie.
Thank you for your contribution.
Enjoy the days of being able to drag the whole family to shows of your choosing. That doesn't last long.
I think you still do it, no?
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Speaking of ticket price watching...
Keep an eye out on those Outlaw Music Festival tickets for next Friday night... the big DIP is gonna happen soon.
that show has sold a lot of tix, unlike that Wilco show
it's not sold out, but there are only about 25 tix in the pav and the all suck
I can almost bet that there are 100's of tix still in the pavillion that will start to magically appear over the next week... we shall see. I may take the whole family if it's a nice night and just chill on the lawn.
Meh, I've already seen Willie.
Thank you for your contribution.
Enjoy the days of being able to drag the whole family to shows of your choosing. That doesn't last long.
I think you still do it, no?
No, they choose whether they want to go, or not. Of course that leads to situations like tonight, when someone in the party who originally said "Sure, get me a ticket" and now they are saying "Do I have to go?"
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I don't think there was water last night like old times at the 930 club... you had to directly ask the surly bartender for a cup of water so I just asked for beer instead.
Meant to respond to this...no pitchers of water this time around
a tradition at the 9:30 for decades...I was bummmed when I saw that and didn't feel like having to tip a bartender for a cup of water
That’s weird
Are we sure it’s not due to covid? Imagine someone having pitcher touch their cup….then someone else do same
We mustn’t always assume worst
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I don't think there was water last night like old times at the 930 club... you had to directly ask the surly bartender for a cup of water so I just asked for beer instead.
Meant to respond to this...no pitchers of water this time around
a tradition at the 9:30 for decades...I was bummmed when I saw that and didn't feel like having to tip a bartender for a cup of water
That’s weird
Are we sure it’s not due to covid? Imagine someone having pitcher touch their cup….then someone else do same
We mustn’t always assume worst
I would 100% assume this is because of COVID. It never crossed my mind that there was any other reason it could be for.
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I don't think there was water last night like old times at the 930 club... you had to directly ask the surly bartender for a cup of water so I just asked for beer instead.
Meant to respond to this...no pitchers of water this time around
a tradition at the 9:30 for decades...I was bummmed when I saw that and didn't feel like having to tip a bartender for a cup of water
That’s weird
Are we sure it’s not due to covid? Imagine someone having pitcher touch their cup….then someone else do same
We mustn’t always assume worst
I actually didn't see a pitcher either and assumed it was due to COVID precautions.
There were two coolers of water with plastic cups at the beer garden we stopped at before the show.
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I don't think there was water last night like old times at the 930 club... you had to directly ask the surly bartender for a cup of water so I just asked for beer instead.
Meant to respond to this...no pitchers of water this time around
a tradition at the 9:30 for decades...I was bummmed when I saw that and didn't feel like having to tip a bartender for a cup of water
That’s weird
Are we sure it’s not due to covid? Imagine someone having pitcher touch their cup….then someone else do same
We mustn’t always assume worst
I would 100% assume this is because of COVID. It never crossed my mind that there was any other reason it could be for.
yes, this is 100% due to covid....just was bummed and blame fauci because of this!
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After nearly a 10 year break (this seems to be a trend of the last few shows I've seen), checked out Dr. Dog last night at The Club.
Couldn't have asked for a better show/setlist/time.... They've come a looooooong way over the years and it's unfortunate this tour is it (but is it)? The band looks pretty damn healthy (maybe a few years off the road did them some good). Some new arrangements to old classics were great and best of all, the club wasn't even that packed which was surprising. I'd imagine the next two Friday night shows will be ass to masks crowded.
Wearing a mask the entire show wasn't great, but in the end this is the new abnormal! Everyone around me complied...
Did not look at the merch...
Parking was a bitch.
Dinner at San Lorenzo pre show was a 10/10.
That was probably a smart move going on the Thursday show. We'll see how tonight goes. I'm hoping there are some no-shows due to COVID. Durand Jones was sold out Saturday night and there was still room to move in the back (more so than usual.)
I looked at the setlist. Three songs off of Easy Beat are about two too many for me, and I don't need to hear both "Nellie" and "Lonesome." (I'd rather hear neither of them.) But good that you liked it. I hope they don't pull a Wilco and repeat the same show tonight.
Honestly, I know I've been back and forth on mask wearing, but I had no issue with wearing it the whole show my first time. Thumbs up on it for now, and good luck to staph at enforcing it.
What was your first Dr. Dog show? Mine was seeing them open for Bobby Bare Jr at Iota. I didn't really appreciate them at the time. But my wife loved them, and so did Bobby. He stood in the crowd the whole set giddily bopping his head. Google tells me it was 2/22/06.
Random note: I saw tickets for last night's show on Stubhub yesterday for as low as $21 with fees included. But I'm not a back to back show warrior.
I don't think you'll get any repeats to be honest... I only didn't like one song during the whole show. I really enjoyed the new arrangements on a few of the songs... Highly enjoyed Lonesome... I'm assuming you didn't drink at the show and I run hot, so being a little warm + constantly slugging over priced Stellas was a little annoying, but not a big deal.
I saw Dr. Dog open for MMJ at the 930 club in maybe 2004 or 05? That was the first time and then I saw them again at Ottobar in 2009. Then saw them way too much for like three years.
Hey Yada, what were the set times last night? With doors an hour later tonight, I'm figuring on adding an hour to last night. And how long did Dr. Dog play? And were Bowerbirds any good? Thanks.
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Show 17.
Avett Brothers at Oriole Park was an interesting night. I got there early at around 4PM because I am concert poster freak and the poster for this post-game show was an homage to the Billy Ripken "Fuck Face" error card. (https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0b2357c027d8e184a6da7f/1631640141316-8YZ6T1AHFR6JAECND4YT/avett_brothers_orioles_bob_crawford_poster_darin_shock_state_of_shock_studios_01.png?format=300w)
Game started ontime at 5:05PM and there were 2 or 3 innings before the rain came.
We had seats under cover in the front row of section 69 (Nice!). The game went on without delay, and we moved and sat deeper under cover to avoid the rain.
Ultimately, the game went to "overtime" as a friend in attendance said, and the Orioles beat the hideous and evil NYY by around 9:15 PM.
But the rain kept on, and they didn't start putting the onfield stage together until around 9:50PM. Once the stage was assembled, they let those of us with onfield passes onto the infield to watch the show. We stood between 2nd and 3rd. It was pretty cool to be on the infield dirt. I have been to stadium shows before, but always on top of some sort of field cover in the outfield.
The show didn't start until 10:30 or so, when the opener, a country singer named Carter Faith played 4 songs. She was fine(?) but we all thought this would be a good time to skip an opener....Then the Avetts came out at 10:58.
Avetts sounded great and the crowd was exuberant. We made it to song 11 out of what turned out to be a 17 song set, when we left at 11:50PM.
Interesting night, not sure I will mix baseballl and music again due to the uncertainty of the duration of a baseball game.
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After nearly a 10 year break (this seems to be a trend of the last few shows I've seen), checked out Dr. Dog last night at The Club.
Couldn't have asked for a better show/setlist/time.... They've come a looooooong way over the years and it's unfortunate this tour is it (but is it)? The band looks pretty damn healthy (maybe a few years off the road did them some good). Some new arrangements to old classics were great and best of all, the club wasn't even that packed which was surprising. I'd imagine the next two Friday night shows will be ass to masks crowded.
Wearing a mask the entire show wasn't great, but in the end this is the new abnormal! Everyone around me complied...
Did not look at the merch...
Parking was a bitch.
Dinner at San Lorenzo pre show was a 10/10.
That was probably a smart move going on the Thursday show. We'll see how tonight goes. I'm hoping there are some no-shows due to COVID. Durand Jones was sold out Saturday night and there was still room to move in the back (more so than usual.)
I looked at the setlist. Three songs off of Easy Beat are about two too many for me, and I don't need to hear both "Nellie" and "Lonesome." (I'd rather hear neither of them.) But good that you liked it. I hope they don't pull a Wilco and repeat the same show tonight.
Honestly, I know I've been back and forth on mask wearing, but I had no issue with wearing it the whole show my first time. Thumbs up on it for now, and good luck to staph at enforcing it.
What was your first Dr. Dog show? Mine was seeing them open for Bobby Bare Jr at Iota. I didn't really appreciate them at the time. But my wife loved them, and so did Bobby. He stood in the crowd the whole set giddily bopping his head. Google tells me it was 2/22/06.
Random note: I saw tickets for last night's show on Stubhub yesterday for as low as $21 with fees included. But I'm not a back to back show warrior.
I don't think you'll get any repeats to be honest... I only didn't like one song during the whole show. I really enjoyed the new arrangements on a few of the songs... Highly enjoyed Lonesome... I'm assuming you didn't drink at the show and I run hot, so being a little warm + constantly slugging over priced Stellas was a little annoying, but not a big deal.
I saw Dr. Dog open for MMJ at the 930 club in maybe 2004 or 05? That was the first time and then I saw them again at Ottobar in 2009. Then saw them way too much for like three years.
Hey Yada, what were the set times last night? With doors an hour later tonight, I'm figuring on adding an hour to last night. And how long did Dr. Dog play? And were Bowerbirds any good? Thanks.
My sources told me Dr. Dog would be on at 9:15pm. I showed up at 8:50pm and they came on right on the dot. They played until 10:35 and then encored until 11pm. I would assume Dr. Dog is on between 10pm and 10:30 tonight, oooooooof!
I didn't hear a note of Bowerbirds.
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the poster for this post-game show was an homage to the Billy Ripken "Fuck Face" error card. (https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0b2357c027d8e184a6da7f/1631640141316-8YZ6T1AHFR6JAECND4YT/avett_brothers_orioles_bob_crawford_poster_darin_shock_state_of_shock_studios_01.png?format=300w)
Fantastic.
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(https://i0.wp.com/slackiebrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/jdjd-80.png?resize=1000%2C600&ssl=1)
I can't see what it says on the Bassist bat?
Billy Ripken...technically wasn't an error card
“Now I had to write something on the bat. At Memorial Stadium, the bat room was not too close to the clubhouse, so I wanted to write something that I could find immediately if I looked up and it was 4:44 and I had to get out there on the field a minute later and not be late. There were five big grocery carts full of bats in there and if I wrote my number 3, it could be too confusing. So I wrote ‘F–k’ Face on it.”
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Anyone need an extra Dr.Dog ticket for tonight face value. a friend of a friend has one.
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Dr Dog, Friday night.
We joined the line at 9:36, got through the door at 10:07. Never saw a line like that at the 9:30 before.
I think I saw Bowebirds packing their van. Dr. Dog went on at 10:15 and played until 12:05. So five minutes more than Thursday, Thursday's show had 22 songs, Friday's had 23. 11 songs were repeated, and Thursday had 11 songs unique to Thursday, while Friday had 12 songs unique to Friday. I definitely liked the Friday setlist better, so from that angle I preferred Friday show.
Indeed it was packed ass to mask. We were near the back. Though we were in the same basic spot as the Durand Jones show, this one was much more of a challenge to see. Often, we end up being surrounded by people behaving badly, but the crowd around us was pretty good Friday. Those guys really know how to bring it live, and I really hope they just need some time off and come back for more tours. If I could score a ticket at face for the 10/1 show, I'd definitely consider going.
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Glad you had a good time
Do you think it was fact they were checking proof of vaccination? Everyone arrived after dinner?
Did you find a happy home for your extra
Am surprised it was that packed…maybe people are spreading out more due to covid? It’s pretty much fact there are no shows due to covid concerns
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Glad you had a good time
Do you think it was fact they were checking proof of vaccination? Everyone arrived after dinner?
Did you find a happy home for your extra
Am surprised it was that packed…maybe people are spreading out more due to covid? It’s pretty much fact there are no shows due to covid concerns
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Thanks.
Line seemed to move better once that had two members of staph start moving down through the line checking vaccine info rather than standing there waiting for people come to them. They also had a third person checking bags and purses who was going through the line. Hard to say if the initial holdup was due to late arrivals from dinner. Durand Jones was the same time on a Saturday, was also sold out, we arrived at the same time, and no line at all.
We ate the cost of the third ticket. Our kid decided she'd rather stay home alone and binge watch Succession rather than see a band that "I only like five of their songs." I wish she had put a little more thought into it when we asked her if she wanted to go with us.
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I posted a link a few days ago about this software/app that I am betting venues will begin using that should make this vaccine verification process speedier… and cut down on line time
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While I can appreciate your desire for your child to be a little more “sticktuitive” with their decisions, I also would rather binge watch Succession instead of seeing Dr. Dog.
I also went to Ke$ha.
#JulianAndSpacesKidBesties?
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While I can appreciate your desire for your child to be a little more “sticktuitive” with their decisions, I also would rather binge watch Succession instead of seeing Dr. Dog.
I also went to Ke$ha.
#JulianAndSpacesKidBesties?
Believe me, there's a much higher chance of my wife and I enjoying each other and enjoying the show as a couple than if we ended up dragging a reluctant third party along. And indeed we had a very nice dinner+rock show date for the second weekend in a row. Have to know when it's more important to to cut the losses rather then teaching a lesson. There are more important commitments in her future than one rock show.
There's room for both Dr Dog AND Succession in my life. Kesha not so much. :)
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it's more important to to cut the losses rather then teaching a lesson.
there is no lesson, you made the right choice
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Weekend Catchup:
Friday: Soccer Mommy was very enjoyable at Ottobar. Sold out show, but under-attended so there was some room. Caught up with Vas was a bonus.
Saturday: Bob Mould Band was really great and weird. Bob's guitar was malfunctioning from the start, and he decided to do the first song without guitar and stalked the stage HardCore style(?)...the guitar continued to be intermittent, and he soldiered through with Wurster and Narducy doing their usual excellent rhythm section thing. Kestrels opening were good too. Caught up with college buddy Shahid was a bonus.
Added Content: This was my first time back at the 930 since New Pornos show November 2019. Was really great to be back. It was not sold out, but was well attended. Also, there is now a whole foods very close by the clarb. And the official parking lot was moved another few blocks up 9th street, and is pretty badly paved. The old 930 lot is now excavated as the foundation/underground parking for new condos.
That, ladies and gentlemen, is a 5 show, 4 venue, 3 jurisdiction (Morrison Colorado, Baltimore Maryland, Washington DC) show week.
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While I can appreciate your desire for your child to be a little more “sticktuitive” with their decisions, I also would rather binge watch Succession instead of seeing Dr. Dog.
I also went to Ke$ha.
#JulianAndSpacesKidBesties?
I went to Kesha and had a great time. Stood on the top level. Plenty of room up there.
Went to Squeeze/Hall and Oates over the weekend. Hall and Oates played a really short set. I went mostly for Squeeze and they did not disappoint.
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Wow that is short
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/daryl-hall-and-john-oates/2021/merriweather-post-pavilion-columbia-md-7b8c6654.html
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Wow that is short
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/daryl-hall-and-john-oates/2021/merriweather-post-pavilion-columbia-md-7b8c6654.html
The Kesha show was only 13 songs.
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Went to Squeeze/Hall and Oates over the weekend. Hall and Oates played a really short set. I went mostly for Squeeze and they did not disappoint.
I thought KT was supposed to open this show. Most of the packed house was there to see Hall & Oates, who seemed really happy to be there. Really short sets by both; show was over by 10:15. Took longer to get out of the parking garage than Squeeze's entire set, which was great as usual.
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Geez ten songs!
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/squeeze/2021/merriweather-post-pavilion-columbia-md-738c6655.html
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I will say, yes both the Squeeze and H&O's sets were short,
but man that was 20 straight up bangers an no fluff
both those guys have some serious back catalogue
and not every old musician can be like the stones or the boss
This wasn't as much as a dual headliner as a split headliner
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Wish I was there for this one...
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/patti-smith-played-central-park-summerstage-pics-videos-setlist/
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Speaking of ticket price watching...
Keep an eye out on those Outlaw Music Festival tickets for next Friday night... the big DIP is gonna happen soon.
I have it on good authority that I was 100% correct in this prediction. Front row tickets available as well as dozens of other pavilion seats.
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Hall & Oates were underwhelming at the 930 (many years ago)
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You a big Hall and Oates fan?
I always had you pegged as more of a Barry Manilow closet fan…
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Barry Manilow was my wife’s first show. Maybe she went with Vans.
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I will say, yes both the Squeeze and H&O's sets were short,
but man that was 20 straight up bangers an no fluff
both those guys have some serious back catalogue
and not every old musician can be like the stones or the boss
This wasn't as much as a dual headliner as a split headliner
Agreed. Not really complaining about the length of the show. Merely a mention.
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went to the Van Gogh Immersive thing with the family...very cool, but nothing like the real thing ;)
Golden teacher should have been administered 40 mins before entry
was a hit with the fam
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The first Fugees show in 15 years started three hours late last night. LOL.
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The first Fugees show in 15 years started three hours late last night.
Sometimes bands return and its like they never even left.
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Anyone attending should have expected that.
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My first show at the Lincoln Theatre in the new abnormal times... More people without mask around me in just two rows vs. the entire night at the 930 Club last week. Showed up at 8pm since the show was sold out and ended up sitting through the opener who was quite good as well.
Leon's band was absolutey fiyah and it was great to see a frontman basically run the show. Very impressed, would see again, and his new album translated perfectly live. I've never seen really anything at The Lincoln that wasn't folkie/acoustic so I had concerns regarding the genre, but it was pristine... Also, the best crowd of any other IMP show from the past few weeks with people actually getting into the music. Old farts would've been mad that people were standing, at least in the orchestra floor seats.
Did not look at the merch...
Parking was easy as we were in the city by 5pm.
Dinner at Rooster and Owl pre show was a 8.375/10.
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My first show at the Lincoln Theatre in the new abnormal times... More people without mask around me in just two rows vs. the entire night at the 930 Club last week. Showed up at 8pm since the show was sold out and ended up sitting through the opener who was quite good as well.
Leon's band was absolutey fiyah and it was great to see a frontman basically run the show. Very impressed, would see again, and his new album translated perfectly live. I've never seen really anything at The Lincoln that wasn't folkie/acoustic so I had concerns regarding the genre, but it was pristine... Also, the best crowd of any other IMP show from the past few weeks with people actually getting into the music. Old farts would've been mad that people were standing, at least in the orchestra floor seats.
Did not look at the merch...
Parking was easy as we were in the city by 5pm.
Dinner at Rooster and Owl pre show was a 8.375/10.
Jealous. Glad it was a great show.
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My first show at the Lincoln Theatre in the new abnormal times... More people without mask around me in just two rows vs. the entire night at the 930 Club last week. Showed up at 8pm since the show was sold out and ended up sitting through the opener who was quite good as well.
Leon's band was absolutey fiyah and it was great to see a frontman basically run the show. Very impressed, would see again, and his new album translated perfectly live. I've never seen really anything at The Lincoln that wasn't folkie/acoustic so I had concerns regarding the genre, but it was pristine... Also, the best crowd of any other IMP show from the past few weeks with people actually getting into the music. Old farts would've been mad that people were standing, at least in the orchestra floor seats.
Did not look at the merch...
Parking was easy as we were in the city by 5pm.
Dinner at Rooster and Owl pre show was a 8.375/10.
Excellent, I am really looking forward to seeing Leon on Sunday up here.
Hop Along last night at Ottobar. Packed show, with a really enthusiastic crowd, although not quite sold out. I really like this band. Francis' vocals are more of a hoarse caterwaul than a regular singing voice, and it works for me. It's an emotional bleat, and I enjoy it!
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just had to say last night’s Bleachers show was fantastic. Just so so great….so fun. Every song sounded like a familiar 80s hit but from a parallel universe. Super energy on part of crowd. Big smiles everywhere…
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Leon Bridges was a fun show at the Rams Head Live in Baltimore last night. The venue was packed, not something that occurs at my usual shows there.
Leon has the SoulRnB thing down, and the twitchy dance moves.
Excellent band backing him, and I am not gonna objectify that one back up singer, but....
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Watkins Family Hour last night at Ram's Head On Stage in Annapolis.
God I love Sara Watkins, I would pay to hear her sing the telephone book.
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based on rough data, challenged is winning the attending the most shows award!
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based on rough data, challenged is winning the attending the most shows award!
The word "winning" is doing some work here.
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can we get a challanged vs yada show count (hobo rock and backyard shows count, kid's jazz-rock ensemble shows do not)
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can we get a challanged vs yada show count (hobo rock and backyard shows count, kid's jazz-rock ensemble shows do not)
based on my rough estimates, I'm not even in the same league as challenged.... I'm at 11 in abnormal times.
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can we get a challanged vs yada show count (hobo rock and backyard shows count, kid's jazz-rock ensemble shows do not)
based on my rough estimates, I'm not even in the same league as challenged.... I'm at 11 in abnormal times.
22 total.
2 probably would be excluded if this were audited: a free show at brewery (although an original set, not cover), and another at a winery, where you had to pay, but it was more for access than for the band, and it was covers.
Vas has been to a bunch of shows too though, but is also wasting his nights out on comedy and musical theatre.
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22! My lord….impressive
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Hutch, is the side VIP entrance still functioning at the anthem?
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Yes it is
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can we get a challanged vs yada show count (hobo rock and backyard shows count, kid's jazz-rock ensemble shows do not)
based on my rough estimates, I'm not even in the same league as challenged.... I'm at 11 in abnormal times.
22 total.
2 probably would be excluded if this were audited: a free show at brewery (although an original set, not cover), and another at a winery, where you had to pay, but it was more for access than for the band, and it was covers.
Vas has been to a bunch of shows too though, but is also wasting his nights out on comedy and musical theatre.
What is the starting point for this tally?
For those with kids still at home, does your partner give you grief about how often you are gone from the house/ the family?
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can we get a challanged vs yada show count (hobo rock and backyard shows count, kid's jazz-rock ensemble shows do not)
based on my rough estimates, I'm not even in the same league as challenged.... I'm at 11 in abnormal times.
22 total.
2 probably would be excluded if this were audited: a free show at brewery (although an original set, not cover), and another at a winery, where you had to pay, but it was more for access than for the band, and it was covers.
Vas has been to a bunch of shows too though, but is also wasting his nights out on comedy and musical theatre.
What is the starting point for this tally?
For those with kids still at home, does your partner give you grief about how often you are gone from the house/ the family?
My partner has been to all but one of the 11 that I've been to. But considering we've been together every day for approximately 19 months, no, she doesn't care if I do something without her.
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For those with kids still at home, does your partner give you grief about how often you are gone from the house/ the family?
#everySINGLEtime
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For those with kids still at home, does your partner give you grief about how often you are gone from the house/ the family?
#everySINGLEtime
Started the tally on 7/2 at a brewery show.
She has gone to 10 of these shows.
Empty nest, except for 2 cats.
Zero grief.
But, pre-panda I typically only made plans to go to weekend shows if they are with her/bands she would like. This rampant catch-up visionquest, manic, drown out the darkness, make up for lost time, thing I am doing now, has altered this, and, for example, I recently went out on a friday and saturday night without her - to Soccer Mommy and then Bob Mould Band. But, she did go to 3 shows that week. And that phenomenon is going to repeat itself this weekend. So, grief may be on the horizon.
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For those with kids still at home, does your partner give you grief about how often you are gone from the house/ the family?
#everySINGLEtime
What percentage of the housework/childcare do you do and do both of you work full time? Do you think the grief is justified?
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For those with kids still at home, does your partner give you grief about how often you are gone from the house/ the family?
#everySINGLEtime
What percentage of the housework/childcare do you do and do both of you work full time? Do you think the grief is justified?
god damn space....
In reality, let's just say a show started at 9pm on the dot every time there's a show. Does your wife really care if you sneak out at 8:05pm to get there for show time. What else are you doing that night other than sitting on the couch staring at your phones?
Now if you were going out pre partying (which we know you don't do) and leaving at 5pm, that's one thing... but does it really matter? You're over 50 years old!!! This isn't a high school gilfriend. Smack your partner in the head for me.
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For those with kids still at home, does your partner give you grief about how often you are gone from the house/ the family?
#everySINGLEtime
What percentage of the housework/childcare do you do and do both of you work full time? Do you think the grief is justified?
god damn space....
In reality, let's just say a show started at 9pm on the dot every time there's a show. Does your wife really care if you sneak out at 8:05pm to get there for show time. What else are you doing that night other than sitting on the couch staring at your phones?
Now if you were going out pre partying (which we know you don't do) and leaving at 5pm, that's one thing... but does it really matter? You're over 50 years old!!! This isn't a high school gilfriend. Smack your partner in the head for me.
No violence, please.
But otherwise, agreed, at least for me, with no kids to corral/care for/educate, etc.
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For those with kids still at home, does your partner give you grief about how often you are gone from the house/ the family?
#everySINGLEtime
What percentage of the housework/childcare do you do and do both of you work full time? Do you think the grief is justified?
I'd say 33/66, I am FT, she is PT
Nope
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For those with kids still at home, does your partner give you grief about how often you are gone from the house/ the family?
#everySINGLEtime
What percentage of the housework/childcare do you do and do both of you work full time? Do you think the grief is justified?
god damn space....
In reality, let's just say a show started at 9pm on the dot every time there's a show. Does your wife really care if you sneak out at 8:05pm to get there for show time. What else are you doing that night other than sitting on the couch staring at your phones?
Now if you were going out pre partying (which we know you don't do) and leaving at 5pm, that's one thing... but does it really matter? You're over 50 years old!!! This isn't a high school gilfriend. Smack your partner in the head for me.
No violence, please.
But otherwise, agreed, at least for me, with no kids to corral/care for/educate, etc.
it wasn't violence, more of a playful smack... maybe do it in her bucket instead of her head.
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maybe do it in her bucket instead of her head.
I've done it in a young lady's bucket before -- not as thrilling as advertised.
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maybe do it in her bucket instead of her head.
I've done it in a young lady's bucket before -- not as thrilling as advertised.
Take that bucket talk to the walky thread
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maybe do it in her bucket instead of her head.
I've done it in a young lady's bucket before -- not as thrilling as advertised.
Agreed. There are better options.
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For those with kids still at home, does your partner give you grief about how often you are gone from the house/ the family?
#everySINGLEtime
What percentage of the housework/childcare do you do and do both of you work full time? Do you think the grief is justified?
god damn space....
In reality, let's just say a show started at 9pm on the dot every time there's a show. Does your wife really care if you sneak out at 8:05pm to get there for show time. What else are you doing that night other than sitting on the couch staring at your phones?
Now if you were going out pre partying (which we know you don't do) and leaving at 5pm, that's one thing... but does it really matter? You're over 50 years old!!! This isn't a high school gilfriend. Smack your partner in the head for me.
Thanks for you empathetic (?) words. Of course there's more at play here and i won't type the boring details.. I feel like I deserve some grief received for some things, but not in the specific case of going to shows or anything else at 9pm, because we both have the option to go out at that time.
Though it's also heartening to learn that I'm not alone in receiving grief (Sidehatch.)
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Everybody’s life circumstances are different
But you don’t go that many shows brother and when you do you are responsible about it… fairly confident you don’t call home at 3 am drunk as a skunk needing help finding your wheels
You don’t deserve stick
Having said that, never walked a mile in your shoes
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maybe do it in her bucket instead of her head.
I've done it in a young lady's bucket before -- not as thrilling as advertised.
Take that bucket talk to the walky thread
a playful nickname i give my dog is "bucket".
thanks for ruining that.
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Everybody’s life circumstances are different
But you don’t go that many shows brother and when you do you are responsible about it… fairly confident you don’t call home at 3 am drunk as a skunk needing help finding your wheels
You don’t deserve stick
Having said that, never walked a mile in your shoes
This reminds me of the time that I went to a music festival that was held in a large field in Richmond by myself, leaving my car in a parking garage that closed a couple hours after the festival end time.
So I had maybe one beer at the festival (it was sponsored by Stone, so there beers aren't really worth paying money for), so was responsible in that regard. I moved around quite a bit during the festival, sometimes standing and sometime seated.
As the last band was doing their encore, I noticed that my keys were missing. I frantically tried to retrace every place I had been, but no keys. The band finished and everyone left, and I frantically retraced my steps, but still no keys. At that point, I went and tracked down the security and left them my info in case the keys showed up.
Then I got out my shitty little $40 cell phone that didn't have the internet and called home. I don't remember how much grief I got, but I'd say I deserved it. So we started to hash a plan...I think I was going to try to walk around downtown and try to find a hotel, she was going to drive a spare pair of keys to me the next morning...and as we're hashing out the plan and I'm still walking around in a semi-dark field looking for the needle in a haystack, I see something silver sticking out of the grass. My fucking keys.
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For those with kids still at home, does your partner give you grief about how often you are gone from the house/ the family?
#everySINGLEtime
What percentage of the housework/childcare do you do and do both of you work full time? Do you think the grief is justified?
god damn space....
In reality, let's just say a show started at 9pm on the dot every time there's a show. Does your wife really care if you sneak out at 8:05pm to get there for show time. What else are you doing that night other than sitting on the couch staring at your phones?
Now if you were going out pre partying (which we know you don't do) and leaving at 5pm, that's one thing... but does it really matter? You're over 50 years old!!! This isn't a high school gilfriend. Smack your partner in the head for me.
Thanks for you empathetic (?) words. Of course there's more at play here and i won't type the boring details.. I feel like I deserve some grief received for some things, but not in the specific case of going to shows or anything else at 9pm, because we both have the option to go out at that time.
Though it's also heartening to learn that I'm not alone in receiving grief (Sidehatch.)
Most of the time, my husband doesn't want to go to the show. I went to three in September with friends. We will be there at IDLES together. No grief, and also don't have kids. (Pretty sure he was HAPPY not to go to IG/Ani and Kesha...)
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Mrs diction has a track record of leaving shows early. REM, Paul McCartney, John Denver, Mountain Goats birthday show. We no longer go to shows together.
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Yeah…you just can’t leave McCartney early…
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Mrs diction has a track record of leaving shows early. REM, Paul McCartney, John Denver, Mountain Goats birthday show. We no longer go to shows together.
yep...have had a few of those, really stopped brining ms hatch to shows about 5 years ago
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Mrs diction has a track record of leaving shows early. REM, Paul McCartney, John Denver, Mountain Goats birthday show. We no longer go to shows together.
Challenged Rule 1: Don't bring people to shows that don't want to go to the shows! You will be miserable, trying to make sure that they are okay/having a good time, and then they will still want to leave early.
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Mac McCaughan at DC9 was way more fun than I thought it would be.
It was Mac on Guitar with Jim from Superchunk on Bass and Matt from The Mountain Goats on Keys and Sax. A wide range of songs from the new record, other solo work, Portastatic, Superchunk and even a Mag Fields and a Mekons cover. Some played with drum track, one with a drummer pullled from the crowd.
I liked this much better than the acoustic Mac and Jim thing. So much more energy with electric guitars and percussion involved virtual and real, and Matt's sax solo on Slack Motherfucker was sublime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTUq_iOv2Qw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTUq_iOv2Qw)
75 Dollar Bill opened and were weird but cool rhythms and guitar. Basically one dude on guitar and two dudes on misc. percussion things. More of a groove and a vibe than a collection of songs. :D
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Mac McCaughan at DC9 was way more fun than I thought it would be.
It was Mac on Guitar with Jim from Superchunk on Bass and Matt from The Mountain Goats on Keys and Sax. A wide range of songs from the new record, other solo work, Portastatic, Superchunk and even a Mag Fields and a Mekons cover. Some played with drum track, one with a drummer pullled from the crowd.
I liked this much better than the acoustic Mac and Jim thing. So much more energy with electric guitars and percussion involved virtual and real, and Matt's sax solo on Slack Motherfucker was sublime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTUq_iOv2Qw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTUq_iOv2Qw)
75 Dollar Bill opened and were weird but cool rhythms and guitar. Basically one dude on guitar and two dudes on misc. percussion things. More of a groove and a vibe than a collection of songs. :D
So they carted a whole drum set to the show for one song, played by an audience member?
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maybe the drum set was left over from the opening act?
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Best Phish related show I have seen in a while
I did not run into Yada but I had a blast working 3 floor
I thought it ended up being more like a phish show and second set was awesome ..at least on third floor people seemed to have a great time
And now I hit hay
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Best Phish related show I have seen in a while
I did not run into Yada but I had a blast working 3 floor
I thought it ended up being more like a phish show and second set was awesome ..at least on third floor people seemed to have a great time
And now I hit hay
I concur. Wow...I'd venture to say that was better than any phish I saw this summer. Wowser.
I kept my eyes peeled but didn't spot hutch. I pretty much never left my SE spot.
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Man My Morning Jacket, Durand Jones, and Dr Dog was a great 1, 2, 3 punch for me. But Heartless Bastards took it to another level last night. Gotta Have Rock and Roll. Being five feet away from Erika didn't hurt. Union Stage my new favorite venue. Like Black Cat without all the issues. Always great thanks see a show with Vas, and to run into old friends from recent and ancient past.
Next show, Arlo Parks. Girl you got your workout out for you.
PS I 😘 ve DLR but he's a clown show compared to Erika.
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Hopefully you didn't creep her out too much.
Man My Morning Jacket, Durand Jones, and Dr Dog was a great 1, 2, 3 punch for me. But Heartless Bastards took it to another level last night. Gotta Have Rock and Roll. Being five feet away from Erika didn't hurt. Union Stage my new favorite venue. Like Black Cat without all the issues. Always great thanks see a show with Vas, and to run into old friends from recent and ancient past.
Next show, Arlo Parks. Girl you got your workout out for you.
PS I 😘 ve DLR but he's a clown show compared to Erika.
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Hopefully you didn't creep her out too much.
Man My Morning Jacket, Durand Jones, and Dr Dog was a great 1, 2, 3 punch for me. But Heartless Bastards took it to another level last night. Gotta Have Rock and Roll. Being five feet away from Erika didn't hurt. Union Stage my new favorite venue. Like Black Cat without all the issues. Always great thanks see a show with Vas, and to run into old friends from recent and ancient past.
Next show, Arlo Parks. Girl you got your workout out for you.
PS I 😘 ve DLR but he's a clown show compared to Erika.
Who?
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Hopefully you didn't creep her out too much.
Man My Morning Jacket, Durand Jones, and Dr Dog was a great 1, 2, 3 punch for me. But Heartless Bastards took it to another level last night. Gotta Have Rock and Roll. Being five feet away from Erika didn't hurt. Union Stage my new favorite venue. Like Black Cat without all the issues. Always great thanks see a show with Vas, and to run into old friends from recent and ancient past.
Next show, Arlo Parks. Girl you got your workout out for you.
PS I 😘 ve DLR but he's a clown show compared to Erika.
Who?
Im guessing whoever Erika is?
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Hopefully you didn't creep her out too much.
Man My Morning Jacket, Durand Jones, and Dr Dog was a great 1, 2, 3 punch for me. But Heartless Bastards took it to another level last night. Gotta Have Rock and Roll. Being five feet away from Erika didn't hurt. Union Stage my new favorite venue. Like Black Cat without all the issues. Always great thanks see a show with Vas, and to run into old friends from recent and ancient past.
Next show, Arlo Parks. Girl you got your workout out for you.
PS I 😘 ve DLR but he's a clown show compared to Erika.
Who?
Im guessing whoever Erika is?
Lead singer of Heartless Bastards. Not sure what about my review would make internet rando Jeffm make a comment like that, guess I should have ignored.
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Jeff is a top ten poster on this board!!
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Jeff is a top ten poster on this board!!
I wonder what prompted him to troll me? Pretty certain I've never trolled him.
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two hours of great American rock 'n roll........I'd see Heartless Bastards every night....they're like a wayyyy better version of The Black Keys.
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not trolling. Just made a statement based on your post. Part of your report just came off a little "old man" creepy to me, just my opinion.
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Jeff is a top ten poster on this board!!
I wonder what prompted him to troll me? Pretty certain I've never trolled him.
I agree with Jeff…you came off creepy in context of your posts earlier this week…
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not trolling. Just made a statement based on your post. Part of your report just came off a little "old man" creepy to me, just my opinion.
Do you prefer seeing a band from the front of the house or the back of the house? I was five feet (well maybe eight) from the lead singer at this show, whereas I was 50+ feet from the singers at the other shows I was comparing this one to.
And I'm definitely not an old man.
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Jeff is a top ten poster on this board!!
I wonder what prompted him to troll me? Pretty certain I've never trolled him.
Or maybe not.. I was thinking of the post about Zoe Kravitz I think but I can’t remember too well and maybe it wasn’t you..
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Jeff is a top ten poster on this board!!
I wonder what prompted him to troll me? Pretty certain I've never trolled him.
Or maybe not.. I was thinking of the post about Zoe Kravitz I think but I can’t remember too well and maybe it wasn’t you..
The one where I said she is an attractive woman but her character was completely unappealing? What was "creepy" about that?
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This..."Being five feet away from Erika didn't hurt".
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Who is clown show DLR?
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I was just trying to add a little humor. Sorry if I missed the target.
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This..."Being five feet away from Erika didn't hurt".
If I had been five feet from Jim James I would have said the same thing.
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Who is clown show DLR?
David Lee Roth. Hutch had carried on about how he personified rock and roll. You know, the 65+ guy who claims to have fucked everything with two legs.
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And I would've posted the same comment.
This..."Being five feet away from Erika didn't hurt".
If I had been five feet from Jim James I would have said the same thing.
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And I would've posted the same comment.
This..."Being five feet away from Erika didn't hurt".
If I had been five feet from Jim James I would have said the same thing.
Haha, good one.
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Who is clown show DLR?
David Lee Roth. Hutch had carried on about how he personified rock and roll. You know, the 65+ guy who claims to have fucked everything with two legs.
No I went on, in response to his retirement, about how he had been a great frontman despite a really poor voice… and carried Van Halen to the big time
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Mac McCaughan at DC9 was way more fun than I thought it would be.
It was Mac on Guitar with Jim from Superchunk on Bass and Matt from The Mountain Goats on Keys and Sax. A wide range of songs from the new record, other solo work, Portastatic, Superchunk and even a Mag Fields and a Mekons cover. Some played with drum track, one with a drummer pullled from the crowd.
I liked this much better than the acoustic Mac and Jim thing. So much more energy with electric guitars and percussion involved virtual and real, and Matt's sax solo on Slack Motherfucker was sublime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTUq_iOv2Qw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTUq_iOv2Qw)
75 Dollar Bill opened and were weird but cool rhythms and guitar. Basically one dude on guitar and two dudes on misc. percussion things. More of a groove and a vibe than a collection of songs. :D
So they carted a whole drum set to the show for one song, played by an audience member?
Just a snare drum and floor tom. Not used by the opener.
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Weekend Roundup:
Jeff Tweedy in Brooklyn on Friday night with my daughter was terrific. New venue, very wide, but maybe only around 30 people deep. Was able to get there kind of early and stand by the rail, I do like having something to lean on. Great set list, terrific banter. Pizza in Bushwick at Sauce and Soda before the show was really great.
Ted Leo in NYC on Saturday with my daughter and her boyfriend was a fun show. Solo electric (mostly). I am hoping that Ted goes out with the band in the springtime. I need to hear him with Chris on the drums. City Winery Loft is cool. Pizza afterwards on the UWS at Mama's Too was otherworldly.
Don't larf, but Frank Turner in Philly on Sunday was the rockingist of the 3 shows. Just Frank on acoustic and Matt on Mandolin, but a packed venue (underground arts) and loud mix, and a really fired up crowd for a matinee performance. Made the decision last minute to go to this, and really glad I did. Also got to wander Philly and see that cool new "Contrafuerte" sculpture. No pizza was had.
Got home aroud 6 from Philly and we realized that girlfriend's daughter was performing at Loch Bar at the Four Seasons in Baltimore from 7-11 (she does covers, acoustic guitar), and so we went to that. She was great, and has added a Spoon song to the repetoire. No Pizza, but had a really great seafood tower thing.
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Nice...I see you are making up for lost time, still possible to get 100 in in 2021?!
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Nice...I see you are making up for lost time, still possible to get 100 in in 2021?!
Not getting anywhere near 100, probably 45? 50 would be the stretch-goal.
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Nice...I see you are making up for lost time, still possible to get 100 in in 2021?!
Not getting anywhere near 100, probably 45? 50 would be the stretch-goal.
come on man, there are almost 85 days left, that means you can take off one day a week and still do it
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Nice...I see you are making up for lost time, still possible to get 100 in in 2021?!
Not getting anywhere near 100, probably 45? 50 would be the stretch-goal.
come on man, there are almost 85 days left, that means you can take off one day a week and still do it
Will you subsidize the tickets and coffees?
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Nice...I see you are making up for lost time, still possible to get 100 in in 2021?!
Not getting anywhere near 100, probably 45? 50 would be the stretch-goal.
come on man, there are almost 85 days left, that means you can take off one day a week and still do it
Will you subsidize the tickets and coffees?
I'll pay for 1 slice per show...
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not trolling. Just made a statement based on your post. Part of your report just came off a little "old man" creepy to me, just my opinion.
funny, for me it came across as Space still being drunk. some pretty weird of not downright bad sentence construction in there.
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Nice...I see you are making up for lost time, still possible to get 100 in in 2021?!
Not getting anywhere near 100, probably 45? 50 would be the stretch-goal.
come on man, there are almost 85 days left, that means you can take off one day a week and still do it
Will you subsidize the tickets and coffees?
I'll pay for 1 slice per show...
I'm listening...
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not trolling. Just made a statement based on your post. Part of your report just came off a little "old man" creepy to me, just my opinion.
funny, for me it came across as Space still being drunk. some pretty weird of not downright bad sentence construction in there.
I think his wife had him bound and gagged at that time...
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not trolling. Just made a statement based on your post. Part of your report just came off a little "old man" creepy to me, just my opinion.
funny, for me it came across as Space still being drunk. some pretty weird of not downright bad sentence construction in there.
Which sentence do you object to? I admit I typed it on my phone, and I find typing on my phone very frustrating. Hence, I try to cram in as much as I can in as short a paragraph as possible. I think maybe the phone autocorrected "to see a show" to "thanks see a show." Not sure why, my phone does weird shit like that sometimes.
Oddly, this is the opposite of my wife, who can literally text me five pargraphs with multiple pictures when I leave a mess somewhere in the house.
Man My Morning Jacket, Durand Jones, and Dr Dog was a great 1, 2, 3 punch for me. But Heartless Bastards took it to another level last night. Gotta Have Rock and Roll. Being five feet away from Erika didn't hurt. Union Stage my new favorite venue. Like Black Cat without all the issues. Always great thanks see a show with Vas, and to run into old friends from recent and ancient past.
Note: "Gotta Have Rock and Roll" is the name of a Heartless Bastards song.
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not trolling. Just made a statement based on your post. Part of your report just came off a little "old man" creepy to me, just my opinion.
funny, for me it came across as Space still being drunk. some pretty weird of not downright bad sentence construction in there.
Which sentence do you object to? I admit I typed it on my phone, and I find typing on my phone very frustrating. Hence, I try to cram in as much as I can in as short a paragraph as possible. I think maybe the phone autocorrected "to see a show" to "thanks see a show." Not sure why, my phone does weird shit like that sometimes.
Oddly, this is the opposite of my wife, who can literally text me five pargraphs with multiple pictures when I leave a mess somewhere in the house.
Man My Morning Jacket, Durand Jones, and Dr Dog was a great 1, 2, 3 punch for me. But Heartless Bastards took it to another level last night. Gotta Have Rock and Roll. Being five feet away from Erika didn't hurt. Union Stage my new favorite venue. Like Black Cat without all the issues. Always great thanks see a show with Vas, and to run into old friends from recent and ancient past.
Note: "Gotta Have Rock and Roll" is the name of a Heartless Bastards song.
Commendable use of the word "Hence".
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not trolling. Just made a statement based on your post. Part of your report just came off a little "old man" creepy to me, just my opinion.
funny, for me it came across as Space still being drunk. some pretty weird of not downright bad sentence construction in there.
Which sentence do you object to? I admit I typed it on my phone, and I find typing on my phone very frustrating. Hence, I try to cram in as much as I can in as short a paragraph as possible. I think maybe the phone autocorrected "to see a show" to "thanks see a show." Not sure why, my phone does weird shit like that sometimes.
Oddly, this is the opposite of my wife, who can literally text me five pargraphs with multiple pictures when I leave a mess somewhere in the house.
Man My Morning Jacket, Durand Jones, and Dr Dog was a great 1, 2, 3 punch for me. But Heartless Bastards took it to another level last night. Gotta Have Rock and Roll. Being five feet away from Erika didn't hurt. Union Stage my new favorite venue. Like Black Cat without all the issues. Always great thanks see a show with Vas, and to run into old friends from recent and ancient past.
Note: "Gotta Have Rock and Roll" is the name of a Heartless Bastards song.
Commendable use of the word "Hence".
Thank you. I love that word.
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Apparently Heilung rocked Red Rocks so hard that they broke the soundsystem.
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The LCD soundsystem?
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I'm holding my breath for a Surprise at the Club! Heilung / LCD Soundsystem double bill
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Robyn Hitchcock at Rams Head. 1st show back since Covid so it was a nice way to ease into live music. I've actually bought these tickets for over 2 years. I have 5 more shows over the next 3 weeks so when it rains it pours I guess.
Anyway, solid Robyn Hitchcock solo show. I was a little disappointed that his wife (or partner) Emma Swift was not with him to sing backup. But he had a nice setlist and anyone who has seen him knows that his in-between-song banter is always an interesting part of the show.
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Robyn Hitchcock at Rams Head. 1st show back since Covid so it was a nice way to ease into live music. I've actually bought these tickets for over 2 years. I have 5 more shows over the next 3 weeks so when it rains it pours I guess.
Anyway, solid Robyn Hitchcock solo show. I was a little disappointed that his wife (or partner) Emma Swift was not with him to sing backup. But he had a nice setlist and anyone who has seen him knows that his in-between-song banter is always an interesting part of the show.
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Wow, the Board's two Jeffs (are there more?) in the same room.
I really enjoyed Robyn's set, and the banter was for sure world class. Pat Nixon was a Pisces. Mostly sponsored by FancyFeast. It seems that Robyn and Emma have relocated to London from Nashville with the cats. Would like to see a solo Emma show doing her Dylan covers thing especially.
Other shows this weekend:
Friday night, June Star at Club603 was great, beautiful night outdoors on the lawn.
Saturday afternoon, Caleb Stine at Star Bright Farm in White Hall, MD. This was fun. A cool farm, folky songs, grilled oysters.
What are the other shows this week jeffml?
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Did Robyn H do "Tonight" and "I Wanna Destroy You" in Annapolis?!
Robyn Hitchcock at Rams Head. 1st show back since Covid so it was a nice way to ease into live music. I've actually bought these tickets for over 2 years. I have 5 more shows over the next 3 weeks so when it rains it pours I guess.
Anyway, solid Robyn Hitchcock solo show. I was a little disappointed that his wife (or partner) Emma Swift was not with him to sing backup. But he had a nice setlist and anyone who has seen him knows that his in-between-song banter is always an interesting part of the show.
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yes to the latter
From Setlist.fm
Cynthia Mask
Vibrating
I Pray When I'm Drunk
1970 In Aspic
1974
Wax Doll
Saturday Groovers
So You Think You're In Love
Lysander
Ride
The Devil's Coachman
N.Y. Doll
Olé! Tarantula
Serpent at the Gates of Wisdom
I Often Dream of Trains
Queen of Eyes
I Wanna Destroy You
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I loved the Felice Brothers show last night at DC9. Packed show. Great band.
Opener was lovely. Al Olender, a young woman person from the baltimore area, who is now in the catskills region in NY. Really strong vocals. Was glad I got there early.
Old man syndrome fully in effect: I forgot to buy a ticket to this show. got hooked up via an instagram acquaintance. thanks Betsy!
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I loved the Felice Brothers show last night at DC9. Packed show. Great band.
Opener was lovely. Al Olender, a young woman person from the baltimore area, who is now in the catskills region in NY. Really strong vocals. Was glad I got there early.
Old man syndrome fully in effect: I forgot to buy a ticket to this show. got hooked up via an instagram acquaintance. thanks Betsy!
You Be Betsy?
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I loved the Felice Brothers show last night at DC9. Packed show. Great band.
Opener was lovely. Al Olender, a young woman person from the baltimore area, who is now in the catskills region in NY. Really strong vocals. Was glad I got there early.
Old man syndrome fully in effect: I forgot to buy a ticket to this show. got hooked up via an instagram acquaintance. thanks Betsy!
You Be Betsy?
I think that was YouBeBetty, right?
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Super fun Bat Fangs/Thelma & the Sleaze show last night at Slash Run. Great people, awesome venue, and both bands were great. These are the kinds of concerts I really have missed.
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Manchester Orchestra - Ramshead Live on Saturday. Great set and band. Andy Hull is so talented and effortless in his performance. Always surprised they aren't bigger than they are. Should be an Anthem band at minimum but I'm glad to see them in smaller venues. Surprising only about 20% of people masked and masking not enforced once inside.
Idles- Sunday at the Club. Decided to forgo mosh pit and settled in on 2nd floor railing to watch the mayhem. As expected Idles brought the high energy to the show and the crowd. Always a fun show. Warmup band Gustaf were fun...had a Pylon/B-52's vibe going.
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Saturday was fun at the Jesse Malin house show. Full band took up much of the living room so it was more tightly packed than usual, but he's got fun songs and stories about them.
Sunday was a rousing show at 930 for Idles. When I first drove by at around 8, the line to get in was around the corner, so I parked at the Howard lot, and then had dinner at Whole Foods. I am liking the PLNT burger over there. Returned to the club and the line was still long, all the way to the corner. So when I got in I only saw maybe 10 minutes of Gustaf, but was weird and interesting. Idles was great. Loud aggressive songs about being kinder, and not toxic. Stayed out of the mosh, and got a good spot over by stage right. I wish I had seen them at Metro Gallery or RNRH.
Goats tonight.
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I was at Metro Gallery show...Fontaines DC opened. Great show!
Saturday was fun at the Jesse Malin house show. Full band took up much of the living room so it was more tightly packed than usual, but he's got fun songs and stories about them.
Sunday was a rousing show at 930 for Idles. When I first drove by at around 8, the line to get in was around the corner, so I parked at the Howard lot, and then had dinner at Whole Foods. I am liking the PLNT burger over there. Returned to the club and the line was still long, all the way to the corner. So when I got in I only saw maybe 10 minutes of Gustaf, but was weird and interesting. Idles was great. Loud aggressive songs about being kinder, and not toxic. Stayed out of the mosh, and got a good spot over by stage right. I wish I had seen them at Metro Gallery or RNRH.
Goats tonight.
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I was at Metro Gallery show...Fontaines DC opened. Great show!
Saturday was fun at the Jesse Malin house show. Full band took up much of the living room so it was more tightly packed than usual, but he's got fun songs and stories about them.
Sunday was a rousing show at 930 for Idles. When I first drove by at around 8, the line to get in was around the corner, so I parked at the Howard lot, and then had dinner at Whole Foods. I am liking the PLNT burger over there. Returned to the club and the line was still long, all the way to the corner. So when I got in I only saw maybe 10 minutes of Gustaf, but was weird and interesting. Idles was great. Loud aggressive songs about being kinder, and not toxic. Stayed out of the mosh, and got a good spot over by stage right. I wish I had seen them at Metro Gallery or RNRH.
Goats tonight.
One Thousand.
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Didn't even notice. Thanks!
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IDLES fucking killed it last night. Just insane. What a band.
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The Mountain Goats put on a stellar show. John told the story of their plans for this tour, which would have begun at the 9:30 club with a surprise album drop. He never did explain how they wound up at the Fillmore...
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The Mountain Goats put on a stellar show. John told the story of their plans for this tour, which would have begun at the 9:30 club with a surprise album drop. He never did explain how they wound up at the Fillmore...
Pretty sure the answer to that is - 2 nights of Idles at 930.
I loved The Mountain Goats show at Fillmore. Jon's drumming on Heel Turn 2 in and of itself was worth the price of admission and the hypothermia: venue temperature, maybe 60 degrees.
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the hypothermia: venue temperature, maybe 60 degrees.
Hmm new data point we should probably be tracking
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the hypothermia: venue temperature, maybe 60 degrees.
Hmm new data point we should probably be tracking
I've probably been to the Fillmore less than five times in a decade, but can confirm and actually appreciate the chilly venue TBH. Would prefer to be chilled than sweating.
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probably an unpopular opinion, but I prefer Mountain Goats solo vs full band. He did play a full solo show in Wilmington recently :/
The Mountain Goats put on a stellar show. John told the story of their plans for this tour, which would have begun at the 9:30 club with a surprise album drop. He never did explain how they wound up at the Fillmore...
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probably an unpopular opinion, but I prefer Mountain Goats solo vs full band. He did play a full solo show in Wilmington recently :/
The Mountain Goats put on a stellar show. John told the story of their plans for this tour, which would have begun at the 9:30 club with a surprise album drop. He never did explain how they wound up at the Fillmore...
Different experience entirely, but yes, a solo Mountain Goats show is amazing. I was disappointed the solo tour didn't come through DC.
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Black Midi was fun and chaotic and weird. Three notes: 1. started late; 2. the opener was Black Midi under another name playing 3 blues-tinged songs whilst leader Geordie seemed unhappy; 3. at merch they had a $45 Baltimore specific T-Shirt.
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So GBV last night at Ottobar. I was up on the rail stage right (or left as I don't know which side is which). Fun show, great set list, 54 songs in 2 hours 45 minutes. I thought some songs were a drunkin mess (especially as night wore on) but most songs were pretty damn tight. The strange thing was the encore set was very tight and exceptional.
Anyway as usual, a fun time at GBV, Bob and the band were entertaining and fun. Hopefully they come back in spring.
Bob did mention they are working on 3 new albums for next year and even gave us the album titles (which I can't remember) I'm assuming he was being serious.
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Bob did mention they are working on 3 new albums for next year and even gave us the album titles (which I can't remember) I'm assuming he was being serious.
I think he was being serious on the 3 new albums...I think he was being less serious about the titles...but who knows
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how many high kicks? at his age probably none?
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Dude…he had hip replacement surgery
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sorry I didn't know. :-[
Dude…he had hip replacement surgery
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It’s ok
Just makes me sad
I think all the basketball he played caught up with him…
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how many high kicks? at his age probably none?
I counted 3
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I loved the GBV show on Friday night. Bagley secured us old codgers actual seats! WOW, thanks. From that vantage point I could see the setlist, which helped me understand where there was no chance I knew all of the songs. The setlist was great. Stand out for me was definitely "Cut-Out Witch." I counted Bob having 5 Miller Lites and maybe 1/3rd of a bottle of Cuervo.
Sunday night's Dimmer Twins show was also excellent. Preschool in Cockeysville, MD hosts them once every few years it seems. Maybe 10 minutes from my house, so easy.
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I loved the GBV show on Friday night. Bagley secured us old codgers actual seats! WOW, thanks. From that vantage point I could see the setlist, which helped me understand where there was no chance I knew all of the songs. The setlist was great. Stand out for me was definitely "Cut-Out Witch." I counted Bob having 5 Miller Lites and maybe 1/3rd of a bottle of Cuervo.
Sunday night's Dimmer Twins show was also excellent. Preschool in Cockeysville, MD hosts them once every few years it seems. Maybe 10 minutes from my house, so easy.
Do you think he drinks that much offstage, or is the excessive drinking part of the stage act?
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Drinking has always been a part of his history since high school. I'm assuming it is not for show.
I loved the GBV show on Friday night. Bagley secured us old codgers actual seats! WOW, thanks. From that vantage point I could see the setlist, which helped me understand where there was no chance I knew all of the songs. The setlist was great. Stand out for me was definitely "Cut-Out Witch." I counted Bob having 5 Miller Lites and maybe 1/3rd of a bottle of Cuervo.
Sunday night's Dimmer Twins show was also excellent. Preschool in Cockeysville, MD hosts them once every few years it seems. Maybe 10 minutes from my house, so easy.
Do you think he drinks that much offstage, or is the excessive drinking part of the stage act?
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Hard to top that YVES TUMOR show last night....just total rock show from beginning to end at the best sounding venue in DC (Union Stage).......and Yves ended up kissing my right hand at the end of the show ::) ;D
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What was your left hand doing?
Hard to top that YVES TUMOR show last night....just total rock show from beginning to end at the best sounding venue in DC (Union Stage).......and Yves ended up kissing my right hand at the end of the show ::) ;D
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at the best sounding venue in DC (Union Stage)......
odd, because I felt the sound wasn't great at the Arlo Parks show
I did have a fun time at the show and love her songs
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at the best sounding venue in DC (Union Stage)......
odd, because I felt the sound wasn't great at the Arlo Parks show
I did have a fun time at the show and love her songs
Were you by any chance wearing a red hoodie (removed and waist-tied during show) and a baseball-ish hat, hanging with with a shorter male companion? We were directly behind that guy, and I told my wife "That might be Sidehatch." But I didn't say anything because:
1. It might not be you. I only met you once, 2+ years ago. And you were seated then. And you weren't wearing a mask or hat then.
2. I couldn't remember your real name, didn't want to ask the wrong stranger if he was "Sidehatch."
3. My wife said "Please don't make me talk to anybody."
Anyway, good Arlo show. Solid, though not spectacular. About what I expected. She's very young compared to most artists I see. I feel like her live show will improve with another album under her belt and maybe some more variety in her songs. Only 55 minutes long, but I was ok with that on a Tuesday. My wife really loved it, and she also enjoyed the opener. Only my second show at Union Stage, but I agree with Vas the venue has excellent sound, as does their Jammin Java venue. Sounded fine to me last night, though I'm no expert. I didn't get a kiss on the hand last night. Because, you know, COVID. Also because I wasn't five feet away (thankfully for Arlo, she had young admirers up front not a dirty old man), like I was at the Heartless Bastards show.
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Were you by any chance wearing a red hoodie (removed and waist-tied during show) and a baseball-ish hat, hanging with with a shorter male companion? We were directly behind that guy, and I told my wife "That might be Sidehatch." But I didn't say anything because:
1. It might not be you. I only met you once, 2+ years ago. And you were seated then. And you weren't wearing a mask or hat then.
2. I couldn't remember your real name, didn't want to ask the wrong stranger if he was "Sidehatch."
3. My wife said "Please don't make me talk to anybody."
twas I...thought that might be you. I wasn't feeling particularly chatty either. TBH I hate talking to people I don't know well with the masks on so generally just avoid it unless I have to (i.e. order a drink)
Sound wasn't horrible, but everything is so tight and crisp on the album, sounded kinda muddled to me in a live setting
I was happy for a 55 min set too. I just love the album, so that was fine to pretty much hear all the songs I wanted to hear
Opener was decent, not my cup of tea, but fun to see that kind of stuff live
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I remember the good old days when you all would crucify anyone who said any non-IMP venue had “good sound” and now many of you are stating another DC venue has “the best sound” with absolutely no push back. Ahh, growth!!
Give it another decade and you all might catch up to the maturity level I was at fifteen years ago when I said which venue something was at doesn’t matter.
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Pushback from who? In case you didn’t notice there are like three people left here
Between Space’s boring ass online therapy and life coaching course and your often offensive posts ain’t much left here to attract anyone to hang…
Have a nice day
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Pushback from who? In case you didn’t notice there are like three people left here
Between Space’s boring ass online therapy and life coaching course and your often offensive posts ain’t much left here to attract anyone to hang…
Have a nice day
Please give us another long rant on the history of Wham! That will bring back the fun people who left and the younger crowd who never joined.
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I thought the sound and the show were great! I sat next to Seth near the soundboard, and he was buying rounds all night.
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Pushback from who? In case you didn’t notice there are like three people left here
Between Space’s boring ass online therapy and life coaching course and your often offensive posts ain’t much left here to attract anyone to hang…
Have a nice day
Please give us another long rant on the history of Wham! That will bring back the fun people who left and the younger crowd who never joined.
Did I bring up Wham? I thought I wrote in response to someone else about music on a music board?
Who are you responding to when you ask for advice on a music board about how to wipe your ass?
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I thought the sound and the show were great! I sat next to Seth near the soundboard, and he was buying rounds all night.
Oh man, show us on the doll…
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I thought the sound and the show were great! I sat next to Seth near the soundboard, and he was buying rounds all night.
Cue up Julian comment about sexual assault cause you know he is so edgy…
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"like sands through an hourglass, these are the days of our lives"
Pushback from who? In case you didn’t notice there are like three people left here
Between Space’s boring ass online therapy and life coaching course and your often offensive posts ain’t much left here to attract anyone to hang…
Have a nice day
Please give us another long rant on the history of Wham! That will bring back the fun people who left and the younger crowd who never joined.
Did I bring up Wham? I thought I wrote in response to someone else about music on a music board?
Who are you responding to when you ask for advice on a music board about how to wipe your ass?
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I thought the sound and the show were great! I sat next to Seth near the soundboard, and he was buying rounds all night.
Oh man, show us on the doll…
Show Starsky how to wipe his ass as well, while you're at it!
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Pushback from who? In case you didn’t notice there are like three people left here
Between Space’s boring ass online therapy and life coaching course and your often offensive posts ain’t much left here to attract anyone to hang…
Have a nice day
Please give us another long rant on the history of Wham! That will bring back the fun people who left and the younger crowd who never joined.
Did I bring up Wham? I thought I wrote in response to someone else about music on a music board?
Who are you responding to when you ask for advice on a music board about how to wipe your ass?
I'm just yanking your chain. I thought your Wham! post was semi-interesting.
Perhaps everyone left this board because they got serious about their jobs. My wife says people who are serious about their jobs don't spend all day on message boards. She's probably correct.
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Space and Sidehatch saw each other at a show last night and didn’t feel like saying hi.
I wouldn’t feel like it either these days
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Space and Sidehatch saw each other at a show last night and didn’t feel like saying hi.
I wouldn’t feel like it either these days
I think this has been Space's Modus Operand since the beginning of time... spotting people he knows, but not engaging with them. Fits well though with current abnormal times.
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Space and Sidehatch saw each other at a show last night and didn’t feel like saying hi.
I wouldn’t feel like it either these days
I think this has been Space's Modus Operand since the beginning of time... spotting people he knows, but not engaging with them. Fits well though with current abnormal times.
Admittedly, it does fit my introverted personality.And since I had my wife who desires my attention with me, it's easy just to give her all my attention.
In my defense, I think I once approached NKOTB at a show and said hello for the first time based only on having seen a picture. But I was alone, and it wasn't COVID. It's possible I met Sweetcell the same way, though I don't remember.
There also have been numerous other occasions where i thought maybe someone was somebody and they weren't, as well as occasions where people mistake me for someone else. There's a guy in my neighhborhood who stops me every time he sees me walking the dog and insists I'm someone he went to high school with.
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Does anyone really want Space to say hello to them?
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Does anyone really want Space to say hello to them?
Wow, you're funny. Give this guy a Netflix special.
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There also have been numerous other occasions where i thought maybe someone was somebody and they weren't, as well as occasions where people mistake me for someone else.
We need a code phrase. Something simple, inoffensive and immediately recognizable. I propose, "Are you friends with kosmo vinyl?". If the person shakes their head and backs away, no harm done. If they break out into a huge smile and initiate the secret forum handshake, its a win!
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There also have been numerous other occasions where i thought maybe someone was somebody and they weren't, as well as occasions where people mistake me for someone else.
We need a code phrase. Something simple, inoffensive and immediately recognizable. I propose, "Are you friends with kosmo vinyl?". If the person shakes their head and backs away, no harm done. If they break out into a huge smile and initiate the secret forum handshake, its a win!
What if you can't see them smile under their mask?
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Space and Sidehatch saw each other at a show last night and didn’t feel like saying hi.
Julian and I did this once. Its hard in the middle of a show. Much better to meet IRL while pregaming.
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There also have been numerous other occasions where i thought maybe someone was somebody and they weren't, as well as occasions where people mistake me for someone else.
We need a code phrase. Something simple, inoffensive and immediately recognizable. I propose, "Are you friends with kosmo vinyl?". If the person shakes their head and backs away, no harm done. If they break out into a huge smile and initiate the secret forum handshake, its a win!
What if you can't see them smile under their mask?
I mean, honestly if they don't start humping your leg, they're *probably* not a boardie anyways.
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Last night at Arlo Pork:
Sidehatch: God that’s Space and he’s with his ballbusting wife! Hope he doesn’t say hi!
Space: OK I see Sidehatch. Definitely not saying hello but good material for the board tomorrow!
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There also have been numerous other occasions where i thought maybe someone was somebody and they weren't, as well as occasions where people mistake me for someone else.
We need a code phrase. Something simple, inoffensive and immediately recognizable. I propose, "Are you friends with kosmo vinyl?". If the person shakes their head and backs away, no harm done. If they break out into a huge smile and initiate the secret forum handshake, its a win!
What if you can't see them smile under their mask?
I mean, honestly if they don't start humping your leg, they're *probably* not a boardie anyways.
You're the guy who I'd most likely give the Netflix special to.
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Last night at Arlo Pork:
Sidehatch: God that’s Space and he’s with his ballbusting wife! Hope he doesn’t say hi!
Space: OK I see Sidehatch. Definitely not saying hello but good material for the board tomorrow!
Not bad, I'd give you the Tubi special.
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Last night at Arlo Pork:
Sidehatch: God that’s Space and he’s with his ballbusting wife! Hope he doesn’t say hi!
Now now...let's not put words in my mouth/thoughts in my head
Although she did seem to be holding some sort of chain, I just couldn't see what it was connected too?
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There also have been numerous other occasions where i thought maybe someone was somebody and they weren't, as well as occasions where people mistake me for someone else.
We need a code phrase. Something simple, inoffensive and immediately recognizable. I propose, "Are you friends with kosmo vinyl?". If the person shakes their head and backs away, no harm done. If they break out into a huge smile and initiate the secret forum handshake, its a win!
This is actually a fun idea. Love “are you friends with Kosmo Vinyl?”
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Space and Sidehatch saw each other at a show last night and didn’t feel like saying hi.
Julian and I did this once. Its hard in the middle of a show. Much better to meet IRL while pregaming.
All joking aside, when did this happen? I have zero recollection of meeting you. Hutch I squashed a beef at the bar mid-show, but not recalling this.
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We didn't actually meet, but we did walk past each other at Flaming Lips, over near Food Food.
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We didn't actually meet, but we did walk past each other at Flaming Lips, over near Food Food.
If you say so, my man. I was unaware of this until now.
I’ll generally throw a Hello out and chat for fifteen seconds if I see someone.
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We didn't actually meet, but we did walk past each other at Flaming Lips, over near Food Food.
If you say so, my man. I was unaware of this until now.
I’ll generally throw a Hello out and chat for fifteen seconds if I see someone.
Hey, next time they're in town, let's get this done.
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I'd be up for that if you cut it down to a 10 second chat. 15 seconds? No thanks.
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Arlo Parks - really enjoyed the show, although probably one of the shorter sets I've seen. First time at Union - it's a cool spot. Stayed at the Hyatt and enjoyed some pre-show oysters at Rappahannock and Nick's. At breakfast we ran into the group who got the ripped up poem from Arlo. Pretty sure I spotted Mr. and Mrs. J snuggling at one of the back tables at Union.
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I'd be up for that if you cut it down to a 10 second chat. 15 seconds? No thanks.
It can be ten. Some people want an autograph or a selfie with me, and I try to accommodate a few extra seconds if it’s going to make some kids day, ya know?
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First I had to figure out where the venue that I'd never heard of with weird start times
then a labyrinthine path leading to short lines to have someone check my ID, then My card then 'my ticket'
there was staff everywhere, but nobody was doing anything
Lighting consisted of only florescent bright white lights, sound sucked, no drink options
in fact there was no band at all when I went to early vote in Virginia yesterday
all in all, would do again
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So a secret Fugazi show then..
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Ha! That’s great Kosmo
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A+
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Parquet Courts at Ottobar - This is my 5th time seeing Parquet Courts. I really like the new album and the addition of the electronic aspects it brings - sort of a Talking Heads-Remain In Light feel.
The show last night seemed a little off to me. Usually the band has fun and engages with the audience. Last night it almost seemed like they were annoyed and didn't really want to be there...especially Austin Brown. The show was fine otherwise. I don't know maybe it was me. Wonder if anyone else got this vibe as well..
.JohnnyBaconbitz?
Warmup band P.E. was entertaining. Electronic dance music with some jazzy, avant-gard sax backup.
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GWAR at Baltimore Soundstage. My second time seeing them and I realized then and there that one really only needs to see GWAR 1 time. Although the crowd and opening bands are always interesting.
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GWAR at Baltimore Soundstage. My second time seeing them and I realized then and there that one really only needs to see GWAR 1 time. Although the crowd and opening bands are always interesting.
maybe once a decade. It helps to be heavily intoxicated. What I don't understand is people who buy their music and listen to it at home
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Hey Yada how was Liam Kazar?
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Hey Yada how was Liam Kazar?
A+, would see again and again. Great musician, incredibly tight band (same backing band as Sam Evian), maybe 30 people there for his set.
Stayed for about 40 minutes of Sam's set, good enough but his vox didn't shine through on the DC9 sound system.
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Sylvan Esso was cool. Not exactly my genre. Went along as part of girlfriend's daughter's birthday celebration. Liz is gonna be 30, wow we are old.
Really enjoyed the show. Lots of bleeps and bloops and hooks and lights.
Also, first time back to Anthem since October 2019 for Wilco. The Wharf is even more developed with busy bars and restaurants.
First time ever having seats upstairs, so it was the first time ever getting to use the VIP entrance. Big plus because even at 8:20ish, the line to get in for GA was very long.
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PRO TIP: If you download the bindle app and upload your vaccine info you get in much faster! The long line is partly due to having to check the vaccine status, match it to ID etc. if you have the bindle app just mention it to staff and they should direct you to an express line or some such.
https://joinbindle.com/
I like Sylvan Esso!
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First time ever having seats upstairs, so it was the first time ever getting to use the VIP entrance. .
There is no better way to see a concert in DC than this method IMO.
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Jon Wurster on a recent Bob Dylan show: https://dylanlive.substack.com/p/wednesday-night-in-knoxville-by-jon?fbclid=IwAR1GTOYqbWrFd1U3iouvJpDpHiKZFEJIIFS9y993aWe9pI7FGGAgzCwhoxA (https://dylanlive.substack.com/p/wednesday-night-in-knoxville-by-jon?fbclid=IwAR1GTOYqbWrFd1U3iouvJpDpHiKZFEJIIFS9y993aWe9pI7FGGAgzCwhoxA)
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Irritating singer.
Totally forgettable music.
Sylvan Esso was cool.
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Oh ok
My bad….I didn’t enjoy it
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Jon Wurster on a recent Bob Dylan show: https://dylanlive.substack.com/p/wednesday-night-in-knoxville-by-jon?fbclid=IwAR1GTOYqbWrFd1U3iouvJpDpHiKZFEJIIFS9y993aWe9pI7FGGAgzCwhoxA (https://dylanlive.substack.com/p/wednesday-night-in-knoxville-by-jon?fbclid=IwAR1GTOYqbWrFd1U3iouvJpDpHiKZFEJIIFS9y993aWe9pI7FGGAgzCwhoxA)
Nice writeup! This may be nitpicky but isn't Charley Drayton the drummer and not the bassist in the linked video of Neil Young?
My favorite drummer (Steve Jordan) is playing with the Stones, and my second favorite drummer is now with Dylan? If Topper Headon joins the Replacements I’ll know this has all just been a beautiful fever dream. Charley is one of those rare drummers (like Jordan, Alex Van Halen and Charlie Watts) whose feel and snare drum sound are instantly recognizable and one-of-a-kind. The Divinyls’ “I Touch Myself”? That’s Charley. The Replacements’ “Merry Go Round”? Charley. “Love Shack”? Charley, too. AND he’s the bassist for what might be the greatest televised rock ‘n’ roll performance in the history of Earth. https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2s8diq
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I read a wiki on Charley Drayton...and he does it all, multi-instrumentalist
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Wait did you write that Space? Cause if you did that’s the single greatest thing you ever did here!
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Rhythm section on one of my all time favorite albums is Drayton on bass and Jordan on drums!
Andres Calamaro - Alta Suciedad
https://www.discogs.com/master/295341-Andrés-Calamaro-Alta-Suciedad
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Imagine being that good - elite- on bass and drums!
Ridiculous
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Irritating singer.
Totally forgettable music.
Sylvan Esso was cool.
hmmm. maybe this is all subjective. unsure.
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Wait did you write that Space? Cause if you did that’s the single greatest thing you ever did here!
Hahaha, was wondering the same. Obvious C+P job is Obvious.
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I wanted to believe……
Well, maybe the copy paste is the greatest thing Space ever did on this board…..the bar is low
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Wait did you write that Space? Cause if you did that’s the single greatest thing you ever did here!
Sorry, not me. Jon Wurster is the writer of course. I was not attempting to take the credit. As I noted, it's a good read.
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Post-Show Banter on Jason Narducy at Four Seasons Total Landscaping in Philadelphia.
We hung around on South Street for the afternoon, and ate and visited with girfriend's cousin and visited the record store and some vintage stores and ate some more.
Then we parked in front of Fantasy Island sex shop, and met up down the block at Four Seasons and hung around with Jason and some friends, but the City would not issue a permit for the show and instead stickered the premises with a "Cease Operations" notice making it clear that any show would be illegal.
So the show was moved the the Four Seasons' owner's home around 20 minutes north.
We stopped off for some pizza on the way north, at Philomena Santucci's which was pretty great, greasy cheesy square pizza.
Then up to the show in the owner's backyard. Around 45 degrees but we dressed for that and there was a fire-pit, and Four Seasons Total Lanscaping Beer. (Funk Brewing, Lawn Jawn IPA)
Jason played 3 songs and then Jon Glaser (actor comedian, you may know him from Parks and Recreation) interrupted the show with a megaphone as an enforcement officer and threatened to shut the show down. That was a fun bit for awhile, as Jason convinced him not to shut the show down.
Jason then continued with the show, his songs, stories, Verboten the musical songs, plus a few covers: Can't Hardly Wait (replacements), Cath (Dcfc), Waterloo Sunset (kinks), and finished with All you need is love (beatles).
All in all a very fun day.
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Then we parked in front of Fantasy Island sex shop,
how was their merch :)
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Then we parked in front of Fantasy Island sex shop,
how was their merch :)
(https://assets.bigcartel.com/product_images/320130327/LGBTQ-BLACK.png?auto=format&fit=max&h=346&w=346)
https://fantasyislandbookstore.bigcartel.com/?fbclid=IwAR08uGTYdW_8ylxFYH1JVf591TKhDGAGoq8xRFUnCX_tiTo8mz-XGJ3u6mY (https://fantasyislandbookstore.bigcartel.com/?fbclid=IwAR08uGTYdW_8ylxFYH1JVf591TKhDGAGoq8xRFUnCX_tiTo8mz-XGJ3u6mY)
i am regretting not going in. girlfriend comment was, "look at how suspicous these guys look going into the store, don't they know about the internet?"
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Post-Show Banter on Jason Narducy at Four Seasons Total Landscaping in Philadelphia.
JN can confirm https://www.facebook.com/jason.narducy/posts/10161425837709838
Wait, jules played a cameo??
Three songs into the show, city inspector Julian Erving (played by Jon Glaser) arrived with his megaphone to “Shut this show down!” After 15 minutes of learning which university taught Julian how to properly use a megaphone, why he doesn’t like working for his daddy, and why his parents named him after Dr J, we were able to convince him to let the show continue.
Good pics of all the things you mentioned too
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Post-Show Banter on Jason Narducy at Four Seasons Total Landscaping in Philadelphia.
JN can confirm https://www.facebook.com/jason.narducy/posts/10161425837709838
Wait, jules played a cameo??
Three songs into the show, city inspector Julian Erving (played by Jon Glaser) arrived with his megaphone to “Shut this show down!” After 15 minutes of learning which university taught Julian how to properly use a megaphone, why he doesn’t like working for his daddy, and why his parents named him after Dr J, we were able to convince him to let the show continue.
Good pics of all the things you mentioned too
I have a long, robust history of appearing at highly idiosyncratic performance art pieces that meld location, period references, and music into the Avant Garde. See also: my work with Pizza Underground.
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Hey Yada how was Liam Kazar?
A+, would see again and again. Great musician, incredibly tight band (same backing band as Sam Evian), maybe 30 people there for his set.
Stayed for about 40 minutes of Sam's set, good enough but his vox didn't shine through on the DC9 sound system.
TiL that Liam Lazar was in Jeff Tweedy's touring "Tweedy" band.
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Hey Yada how was Liam Kazar?
A+, would see again and again. Great musician, incredibly tight band (same backing band as Sam Evian), maybe 30 people there for his set.
Stayed for about 40 minutes of Sam's set, good enough but his vox didn't shine through on the DC9 sound system.
TiL that Liam Lazar was in Jeff Tweedy's touring "Tweedy" band.
At some point I think Facebook suggested I join a Wilco fans group that some real life friends were members of, and I clicked on it. Mixed feelings on the stuff that it sends my way, but they did turn me on to Liam Kazar. Or maybe you mentioned him here first. I'll give you both credit.
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Wolf Alice, Monday 11/15, Union Stage.
I actually had a ticket for tonight's show, but a fellow boardie swapped nights with me.
The opener was a woman called Bria. I believe she and the guitarist are in Orville Peck's band. She was hot and did country covers from her EP "Cuntry Covers." Covers included songs by Lucinda Williams, Marianne Faithful (Why D'Ya Do It?...which was probably a bit lyrically raw for the dad and 6 year old daughter combo and the dad and 9 year old daughter combo I saw near me), the Walker Brothers, Karen Dalton, and Waylon Jennings. All done in kind of a Mazzy Star way with a husky, ragged voice. I was digging it.
The headliners were Wolf Alice. The singer was named Ellie and she was also hot and did originals, half of which were from their new album. It seemed like she couldn't decide if she was Courtney Love, Gwen Stefani, or Olivia Newton-John, but maybe the point was she nailed everything she tried. Two of the wankers in the band are named Theo and Joff, and some JMU alumni bros kept yelling "I love you Theo. I love you Joff." And I kept thinking of my dog at home, who has one of those names (not Joff, thankfully.) It seemed like Joff was a little over the top in his stage antics, particularly because the guitar work didn't seem that complex (*I'm not a guitarist, I could be wrong. I probably am wrong, I feel horrible for saying that. Joff, if you're reading this I'm totally naming my next dog after you), but it got the bros to love him more, so it's all good.
There were a couple of guys I was eavesdropping on who were rattling off all the upcoming shows they are going to who I really should have pulled the "Are you friends with Kosmo Vinyl?" on, but I didn't because I'm a dork. One was 40's-ish and had unusually small ears (not that there's anything wrong with that, I've heard nose size is the real key) and the other had silver hair and a 9:30 mask and had last seen Dino Jr back in 1986. Do any of you recognize yourself from those descriptions? If not, I guess I should have invited them to be friends with Kosmo Vinyl, but I'm just not bold like that.
Anyway, overall I give the show an 8.25.
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Wolf Alice, Monday 11/15, Union Stage.
I actually had a ticket for tonight's show, but a fellow boardie swapped nights with me.
The opener was a woman called Bria. I believe she and the guitarist are in Orville Peck's band. She was hot and did country covers from her EP "Cuntry Covers." Covers included songs by Lucinda Williams, Marianne Faithful (Why D'Ya Do It?...which was probably a bit lyrically raw for the dad and 6 year old daughter combo and the dad and 9 year old daughter combo I saw near me), the Walker Brothers, Karen Dalton, and Waylon Jennings. All done in kind of a Mazzy Star way with a husky, ragged voice. I was digging it.
The headliners were Wolf Alice. The singer was named Ellie and she was also hot and did originals, half of which were from their new album. It seemed like she couldn't decide if she was Courtney Love, Gwen Stefani, or Olivia Newton-John, but maybe the point was she nailed everything she tried. Two of the wankers in the band are named Theo and Joff, and some JMU alumni bros kept yelling "I love you Theo. I love you Joff." And I kept thinking of my dog at home, who has one of those names (not Joff, thankfully.) It seemed like Joff was a little over the top in his stage antics, particularly because the guitar work didn't seem that complex (*I'm not a guitarist, I could be wrong. I probably am wrong, I feel horrible for saying that. Joff, if you're reading this I'm totally naming my next dog after you), but it got the bros to love him more, so it's all good.
There were a couple of guys I was eavesdropping on who were rattling off all the upcoming shows they are going to who I really should have pulled the "Are you friends with Kosmo Vinyl?" on, but I didn't because I'm a dork. One was 40's-ish and had unusually small ears (not that there's anything wrong with that, I've heard nose size is the real key) and the other had silver hair and a 9:30 mask and had last seen Dino Jr back in 1986. Do any of you recognize yourself from those descriptions? If not, I guess I should have invited them to be friends with Kosmo Vinyl, but I'm just not bold like that.
Anyway, overall I give the show an 8.25.
A+, would read again.
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That was good Space!
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would the shows have been as enjoyable if the ladies weren't hot?
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would the shows have been as enjoyable if the ladies weren't hot?
I think so. Good looks can sometimes make a marginal artist more enjoyable, but a good artist is a good artist. That they were eye candy was bonus.
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Correction. The guy with the stage antics was Theo not Joff. Theo was apparently playing bass. Thus giving him even less reason for stage antics
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Dino was rocking last night
Sound was great, but still had to throw in the ole earplugs (which actually made it sound better)
Said sold out, but wasn't even close to lucy dacus packed
you couldn't get up to the front if you wanted to
Was fun to be only a few feet away from J. just wailing on his rig in front of those marshal stacks
Everyone was wearing a mask and signs said you'd be asked to leave if you didn't wear one
Also walked over to where the 930 parking lot (that I never used) and there is a massive 3 story hole in the ground, something big is going in there
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After not seeing the Flaming Lips for nearly 20 years (18 to be exact), I'll probably wait another 20 to see them again...
slightly entertaining, slightly annoying, basically the same schtick and antics from the Yoshimi era. Also, did Wayne Coyne always babble for multiple minutes between every single song? Maybe he took something good pre show last night, but the terrible banter was just too much.
6.25/10
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Feeling yourself disintegrate was so good though….
Yup always the banter
The light show or whatever really benefited from being at Anthem
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Feeling yourself disintegrate was so good though….
Yup always the banter
The light show or whatever really benefited from being at Anthem
Agreed... quite pscyhedelic but after close to two hours it was a bit tiring to look at.
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After not seeing the Flaming Lips for nearly 20 years (18 to be exact), I'll probably wait another 20 to see them again...
slightly entertaining, slightly annoying, basically the same schtick and antics from the Yoshimi era. Also, did Wayne Coyne always babble for multiple minutes between every single song? Maybe he took something good pre show last night, but the terrible banter was just too much.
6.25/10
Tickets on Stubhub got as low as two for $55 (with fees included), but I mistimed it and got shut out. Thanks for the review, I don't feel bad for missing it.
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I really enjoyed Nada Surf at Ottobar. Matthew is so earnest and positive and HOTTTTT!
The opener, Pom Pom Squad, was fun too.
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After not seeing the Flaming Lips for nearly 20 years (18 to be exact), I'll probably wait another 20 to see them again...
slightly entertaining, slightly annoying, basically the same schtick and antics from the Yoshimi era. Also, did Wayne Coyne always babble for multiple minutes between every single song? Maybe he took something good pre show last night, but the terrible banter was just too much.
6.25/10
Tickets on Stubhub got as low as two for $55 (with fees included), but I mistimed it and got shut out. Thanks for the review, I don't feel bad for missing it.
Nice... can't beat that price.
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First time back to the 9:30 last night after regularly attending concerts there for the last 37 years (minus covid)... It honestly felt like no time had passed. Got my senior citizens spot upstairs, back rail. I was looking forward to Ryley Walker's set as I somehow missed him at Solid Sound in 2015. Funny Yada mentioned this:
Also, did Wayne Coyne always babble for multiple minutes between every single song? Maybe he took something good pre show last night, but the terrible banter was just too much
I felt the same way about Walker. Though I think it may have been nervous gibberish, as he seemed in awe of both opening for Dino and playing the 9:30 for the first time. That said, his stage banter was too much... Loved his music though and the band was tight. Great opener for Mascis & co.
I was disappointed Dino didn't play Take it Back from the new one but glad we got I Met the Stones. Barlow's Garden is one of my faves from that record but it didn't fare well live. Start Choppin and Freak Scene were pristine, however and made up for the shortfalls. Hatch did you notice that the crew brought out poster boarded lyrics and set them in front of J for some songs?
Over all a great night. So nice to get back to the 9:30's hallowed halls.
One last thing- a covid musical phenomenon in evidence at the club- a full blown mosh pit scene with all participants in masks. Quite the spectacle.
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One last thing- a covid musical phenomenon in evidence at the club- a full blown mosh pit scene with all participants in masks. Quite the spectacle.
I did forget to mention that and actually tried to get in the mix for old times sake...but was only a 2 minute pit and missed out
I Met the Stones was fantastic
they did play 6 songs of the new album
Feel the Pain and Freak Scene hit the spot
would have liked Puke and Cry, but can't get everything
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RE: Dino Jr.
Don't they always play the same old songs ?
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RE: Dino Jr.
Don't they always play the same old songs ?
folks, don't bother answering. vas' mind is clearly already made up.
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Titus Andronicus was great at the BlackCat last night. My first Blackcat show since Destroyer on 3/9/2020.
They opened The Boys are Back in Town, played a few songs from other records, and then got The Monitor underway.
They played that in its entirety, including a fun interlude with Patrick and a crew member performing as if Patrick was a patron at a bar, singing along to piano accompaniment.
Chris Wilson is probably my favorite drummer.
Some moshery happened through the faster songs, but I stood a few feet away from it and caught no elbows.
It was sold out, but not crazy crowded.
Saw most of Bad Moves working and/or in attendance. Alec MacKaye as well.
The sound was good.
The opener had to bail due to a postive covid test in their band or crew.
Does anyone here know a guy named Joel who goes to a lot of DC shows? Is he on here?
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Does anyone here know a guy named Joel who goes to a lot of DC shows? Is he on here?
I don't
Tall guy long black hair?
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You should probably take the last part of your post to the Joel thread.
Titus Andronicus was great at the BlackCat last night. My first Blackcat show since Destroyer on 3/9/2020.
They opened The Boys are Back in Town, played a few songs from other records, and then got The Monitor underway.
They played that in its entirety, including a fun interlude with Patrick and a crew member performing as if Patrick was a patron at a bar, singing along to piano accompaniment.
Chris Wilson is probably my favorite drummer.
Some moshery happened through the faster songs, but I stood a few feet away from it and caught no elbows.
It was sold out, but not crazy crowded.
Saw most of Bad Moves working and/or in attendance. Alec MacKaye as well.
The sound was good.
The opener had to bail due to a postive covid test in their band or crew.
Does anyone here know a guy named Joel who goes to a lot of DC shows? Is he on here?
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Does anyone here know a guy named Joel who goes to a lot of DC shows? Is he on here?
I don't
Tall guy long black hair?
Beard, sorta long hair, usually has 2 or 3 women with him at shows?
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usually has 2 or 3 women with him at shows?
does not match the description of anyone on this board :)
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New Pornos - Mass Romantic show 12/1/2021
Really fun show.
Mass Romantic played through was alright, but I definitely am more of a Twin Cinema or Challengers or Together fan. There are standout tracks on MR, but also some more difficult ones, that don't quite do it for me.
The non MR tracks were great. Loved the Dan songs particularly. Sorry Space. Testament and Myriad Harbour do it for me.
Carl's niece Kathryn is not on this tour, and neither are Blaine Thurier, or Simi Stone. So far at least, no Kathryn means no "Adventures in Solitude." Instead of Blaine and Kathryn, a woman named Katie played Keyboards/synths, and either Carl or Neko remarked that she made their song much more "New Wave." Cannot remember the name of the other singer onstage next to Neko.
Club was not overly packed. Had plenty of room down in front by stage right.
Masks are now optional. Kept mine on 95%. I just think I look way better in it.
Donated 6 cans of Spaghetti-Os to enter the raffle.
Bought a poster at Merch.
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Unpopular opinion... I thought the show was just ok.
It reminded me of why I never got into them more than just a casual listener and I admittedly don't know any of their material post twin cinema. They reminded me of a School of Rock kids' camp ensemble with a bunch of aging parents still trying to be cool (not that that's a bad thing).
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Unpopular opinion... I thought the show was just ok.
It reminded me of why I never got into them more than just a casual listener and I admittedly don't know any of their material post twin cinema. They reminded me of a School of Rock kids' camp ensemble with a bunch of aging parents still trying to be cool (not that that's a bad thing).
Just ok, or maybe slightly better, might describe the show for me as well.
I've been to a string of stellar shows the past three months and this was the least stellar. Not that it wasn't enjoyable, it was, well, just ok whereas the other half dozen shows were all stellar.
My NP experience has been different. I'm actually more a fan of their more recent albums, and Mass Romantic might be my least favorite album of theirs. The Twin Cinema show probably would have been better for me, but last night's show didn't really inspire me to want to go again tonight.
The other singer was Nora O'Connor, who is a solo artist on Bloodshot who has also played and toured with Iron and Wine and Andrew Bird.
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Going tonight. Interestingly enough I think their last show at 9:30 in '19 was the last show I saw there before COVID hit (and it wasn't a good show IMHO). Twin Cinema is my favorite NP album and Dan will be there so this piqued my interest.
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@hutch
Let's hear the oral history of Bob last night!
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Oh gosh I am a little sluggish right now… maybe later!
Listening to Blonde on Blonde right now basking in the post show afterglow
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was the mosh pit a little too much for you?
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I hope you enjoyed it - and hope it was a break from constantly thinking about vaccines and politics!
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Had a fantastic time last night at NP. First in person show for us since March of 20 so my measure of quality may be skewed but I thought the show was excellent. Band sounded great, the second set was fantastic, the band and crowed banter was fun. Overall a great night!
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Looking at last night's setlist: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-new-pornographers/2021/930-club-washington-dc-38b91df.html
I believe they also played Sweet Talk, Sweet Talk?
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Had a fantastic time last night at NP. First in person show for us since March of 20 so my measure of quality may be skewed but I thought the show was excellent. Band sounded great, the second set was fantastic, the band and crowed banter was fun. Overall a great night!
Felt the same. This was MUCH better than their last show in '19. Band sounded great and the encore was a pure delight.
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Looking at last night's setlist: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-new-pornographers/2021/930-club-washington-dc-38b91df.html
I believe they also played Sweet Talk, Sweet Talk?
I believe you are correct, oh wise one!
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Had a fantastic time last night at NP. First in person show for us since March of 20 so my measure of quality may be skewed but I thought the show was excellent. Band sounded great, the second set was fantastic, the band and crowed banter was fun. Overall a great night!
Felt the same. This was MUCH better than their last show in '19. Band sounded great and the encore was a pure delight.
CAN CONFIRM
highlight for me was a soaring The Bleeding Heart Show...and I don't mind missing the Dylan show.... still buzzing from the epic UMBC show in 2019
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https://mobile.twitter.com/venetianblonde/status/1466597818391416835?s=21
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surprised you recognized me with my mask on! :)
Looking at last night's setlist: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-new-pornographers/2021/930-club-washington-dc-38b91df.html
I believe they also played Sweet Talk, Sweet Talk?
I believe you are correct, oh wise one!
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Never heard Bob as clear as last night which is crazy cause I been seeing him for 25 years
This guy uploaded four minutes including this snippet of one of my favorites from last album
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i2ZHQFN46aw
There was no cell phone use allowed last night and Anthem staff enforced it
There is a full audio recording uploaded to YouTube
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Never heard Bob as clear as last night which is crazy cause I been seeing him for 25 years
This guy uploaded four minutes including this snippet of one of my favorites from last album
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i2ZHQFN46aw
There was no cell phone use allowed last night and Anthem staff enforced it
There is a full audio recording uploaded to YouTube
Oh I didn't realize it was a spoken-word tour!
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How do you know that is even Bob and not just some roadie playing Bob in the dark shadows slowly moving back and forth?
Never heard Bob as clear as last night which is crazy cause I been seeing him for 25 years
This guy uploaded four minutes including this snippet of one of my favorites from last album
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i2ZHQFN46aw
There was no cell phone use allowed last night and Anthem staff enforced it
There is a full audio recording uploaded to YouTube
Oh I didn't realize it was a spoken-word tour!
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The Hold Steady Friday night in Brooklyn was great. I was up close but not quite in the Craig Finn Large Droplet Zone.TM
New Pornos Saturday night for the Twin Cinema show, and then back over to Brooklyn for The Hold Steady again. Pretty great double-header. Highly recommend.
And if you think I am crazy for the amount of events attended, Vas has me beat by a mile, plus two broadway musicals and a YLT show. But that's his story.
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Sierra Ferrell at Union Stage was a delight. Sold out on a Monday night, so not too shabby. I love her old timey sound, and I'm a sucker for any band that combines mandolin/fiddle/acoustic guitar/standup bass. But this was no ordinary string band. Her songwriting stands out, and the band was surely having a ball. It surely didn't hurt that the two women were attractive. I would definitely see her again.
My favorite crowd member was the white rasta guy (dreads down to his knees) with the Amish hat and beard and Jesus sandals. About 10% of the crowd were wearing masks, down from the 90% at New Pornographers last week,.
I bought a t-shirt because I liked to tasteful nude artwork. It was the first time I've seen a "rolling tray" as part of the merch. The fiddle player did double duty and worked the merch table. Someone volunteered to do the nerch for her, and her brilliant reply was "No way, I get paid extra for this."
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Here's something to "wet" your appetite....
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/wet-leg-made-a-joyous-splash-at-their-first-u-s-show-pics-setlist-review/
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are you going Bagley to the DC9 show?!
Here's something to "wet" your appetite....
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/wet-leg-made-a-joyous-splash-at-their-first-u-s-show-pics-setlist-review/
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are you going Bagley to the DC9 show?!
Here's something to "wet" your appetite....
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/wet-leg-made-a-joyous-splash-at-their-first-u-s-show-pics-setlist-review/
Ha! You've got a Leg up on me there young man. I'll be fast asleep by the time they take the stage.
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oh come on, it's a friday night...
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are you going Bagley to the DC9 show?!
Here's something to "wet" your appetite....
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/wet-leg-made-a-joyous-splash-at-their-first-u-s-show-pics-setlist-review/
Ha! You've got a Leg up on me there young man. I'll be fast asleep by the time they take the stage.
hahaha... when I saw "late show", I thought the same thing... Nah.
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are you going Bagley to the DC9 show?!
Here's something to "wet" your appetite....
https://www.brooklynvegan.com/wet-leg-made-a-joyous-splash-at-their-first-u-s-show-pics-setlist-review/
Ha! You've got a Leg up on me there young man. I'll be fast asleep by the time they take the stage.
hahaha... when I saw "late show", I thought the same thing... Nah.
Can Confirm.
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12/9 Date Night
We met 20 years ago. I introduced her to Old 97's, we've been to a number of Old 97's shows together. We took our month old infant to her first show, Old 97's at Baltimore Artscape. Long ago, one of her old friends used to be the executive chef at City Winery NYC. We once visited him there and were given the royal treatment. So it seemed like a solo Rhett Miller show for our first DC City Winery show was a good idea.
But of course, we're beer people, and Other Half is a two minute walk from City Winery DC. So after an hour in traffic, we made it to Union Market, grabbed some takeaway, and high tailed it to Other Half. It's always kind of sad how empty the place seems to be. Come on DC, support a great brewery taproom...I think at least one of the owners is a local boy, even if it is an NYC brewery.
After dinner and a couple of beers, we headed over the City Winery. First though upon entry was they seemed to have a lot of people working for such a small place and show. Nice place. Cookie cutter swanky (no that there's anything wrong with cookies, we had small pours of the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough stout at OH.) We were served complimentary glasses of champaign along with the glass of wine and app that she ordered (did they telepathically know about that connection with their former chef? Did i sign up for something that told them it was our first time there? Anyway, nice touch.)
Rhett came on at 9pm and played a mix of Old 97's songs, solo songs, and a couple of self-penned Christmas songs. He was funny and charming and dorky, serving up several stories. He waxed nostalgic about how 20 years ago DC (the Black Cat) was the first place outside of LA and NYC where he played solo acoustic after having toured with the band for years. He mentioned that before the Black Cat, he had only played solo in front of hipsters in LA and NYC. I guess the implication was that the 800 people at the Black Cat (we two included, along with some other early boardies) were decidedly not hipsters.
He was also noticeably thinner than more recent years, so not everyone gained pandemic weight. Perhaps giving up alcohol helped in that department. And of course, he never ages. Though at 51, one has to wonder if he now has the help of hair dye.
The crowd, at least what I could see of it, were old. Like senior citizen old. Most without hair dye. I hope they weren't offended by all of his cussing. I wish the Old 97's April show was at the 9:30 and not the Hamiliton, but perhaps their popularity is waning, and Rhett Miller is not Jonathan Richman. At least the Hamilton will have seating for the seniors.
After a good night kiss in the car, we headed indoors, I blasted the Cranberries "Zombie" (a cd pickup at the $5 library bag sale), and I danced with my dog.
Maybe my last show for 2021, unless a Stubhub steal pops up on something.
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would read again space!
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+1
I saw Old 97s at Hamilton maybe 5 years ago …went by myself
They let people stand in space between stage and first tables so it was like a little club there…young people…I got a pitcher of some really nice brew , set it on table behind me and had the best time…after show chatted with a couple of old 97s…. They signed my all messed up cd but I donated it to hall of records
I really couldn’t have had a better time but I think I just got lucky… hadn’t seen them since they opened for Wilco at club… I went cause I like that messed up album so much
Yup five years ago
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/old-97s/2016/the-hamilton-live-washington-dc-1bfb69d4.html
I thought I might see them again but the right opportunity never came and the follow up to messed up left me cold…I liked the Xmas album ok…never even got their last album
I remember at show thinking Rhett looked pretty ageless…he seemed 20 years younger than some of the other band members
I am glad Rhett did what he needed to do- I would never begrudge anyone that
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Went to LCD at Brooklyn Steel Friday. Great set and good crowd. Really missed seeing them. Is anyone else going?
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Glad you had fun
Tell them to get in the van and come to DC….it’s not that far
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Rhett (51) isn't 20 years younger than the other members, but he is the youngest. Ken (guitar) is 58, Murry (bass) is 57, and Phillip (drums) is 54.
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Ok that makes a lot of sense…
Learn something new every day
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Went to LCD at Brooklyn Steel Friday. Great set and good crowd. Really missed seeing them. Is anyone else going?
So jealous! I got locked out of getting tickets. Seems like a dream show!
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Ok that makes a lot of sense…
Learn something new every day
Went down the Old 97's rabbit hole and found this fun nugget regardinf their origins.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INBkrywBO7Q
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Not for $100
Theyre fun live tho.
Went to LCD at Brooklyn Steel Friday. Great set and good crowd. Really missed seeing them. Is anyone else going?
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The Circle Jerks show in Baltimore on Friday was fantastic. Thought they sounded incredible. Very happy I got to see that one.
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But were they as good as the Circle Jerks that took place at the Ween show?
The Circle Jerks show in Baltimore on Friday was fantastic. Thought they sounded incredible. Very happy I got to see that one.
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First show in around 40 days Saturday night was Cory Branan in Baltimore. Around 30 attendees. It was my first time seeing him and he was great. Captivating songs and stories.
Today I got a notification via the Maryland Covid exposure app, that 2 days ago I was exposed to someone who has now tested positive for Covid. I checked with the venue/homeowner/friend and he got an email today from one of the attendees to the effect that a routine for work Covid test was positive today.
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that kinda takes away that post show glow.
I find it odd that I never received notification in COVIDWISE in VA about exposure. I don't get out that much, but I'm no hermit
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War on Drugs 2/2/22 Anthem
THis was my first time seeing them in 10 years, and first time seeing them headline. There was no opener. They started at 8:30, finished at 10:42. 14 song set plus a three song encore that included a Dylan song.
About have of the songs were energetic and great. The other half were slow and dull. It seems like their songs are samey, perhaps they could speed up the slow songs and I'd like all of them. Their latest album is on the slow and dull side. Best use of a (bass) sax in a rock band I've seen live, maybe ever.
Not the best looking band in the world. What is it with Philly bands? Dr. Dog, War on Drugs, the Roots, and I'm sure there are other Philly bands that could be included on the ugly list, but I'd need to use the Google. All rather homely people. At least Daryl Hall had nice hair back in the day. The lead singer Adam has listed Wilco as an inspiration. He looks like he could smurf into Jeff Tweedy if someone gave him a pair of nerd glasses and entered him into a few pie eating or hot dog eating (whichever is his preference, who am I to judge) contests. If he's reading this, I hope he takes it as a compliment.
Was Kurt Vile the lead guitarist when he was in the band? Adam is defintely no slouch on lead. I love it when lead singers do double duty as lead guitarist. That's true beast rock start mode.
Overall, I give the show a "B." It was worth the $25. I'm glad I didn't pay full price. I walked away saying that I'd see them again in another 10 years...but will I? I'll be 64, like in a McCartney song.
Lots and lots of people with their masks down. Probably so they could suck in more second hand weed smell, or partake first hand.
TLDR version: a Don Henly-esque performance with long droning syth and guitar solos. (Except not really, because Henley would have been on drums, and WOD, when playing their fast songs, definitely bring more energy than Diaper Don.)
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Wait. So if they were hot, it would have been a B+?
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Wait. So if they were hot, it would have been a B+?
No, if they were Spoon, it would have been a B+.
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The cover of Born in time - one of Dylan’s most magnificent and yet underrated songs (his outtake version from Oh Mercy slays the released and murdered version on Under the Red Sky) - was phenomenal…Not a song I believe I have ever heard live….I did a double take when I heard it…just wow
I saw a guy that looked like Space but didn’t say hi…well actually I saw 3000 guys that looked like Space
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The cover of Born in time - one of Dylan’s most magnificent and yet underrated songs (his outtake version from Oh Mercy slays the released and murdered version on Under the Red Sky) - was phenomenal…Not a song I believe I have ever heard live….I did a double take when I heard it…just wow
I saw a guy that looked like Space but didn’t say hi…well actually I saw 3000 guys that looked like Space
I'm not a big Dylan guy, but agree that the cover was well done.
Were you working, or an audience member? I was with Vas, who doesn't look like the 3000 guys who looked like me. I was wearing a goofy hat that made me look like a train conductor. I actually did think to look for you, and intended to introduce myself (if you weren't busy working.)
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I saw a guy that looked like Space but didn’t say hi…
there seems to be a trend here
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Vas and Space, the forum relationship we never knew we needed!
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What would these bands say about your looks?
War on Drugs 2/2/22 Anthem
Not the best looking band in the world. What is it with Philly bands? Dr. Dog, War on Drugs, the Roots, and I'm sure there are other Philly bands that could be included on the ugly list, but I'd need to use the Google. All rather homely people.
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What would these bands say about your looks?
War on Drugs 2/2/22 Anthem
Not the best looking band in the world. What is it with Philly bands? Dr. Dog, War on Drugs, the Roots, and I'm sure there are other Philly bands that could be included on the ugly list, but I'd need to use the Google. All rather homely people.
"He looks like a guy who wouldn't pay full price for our show, but good on him for being here at his age."
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I was working out front all night…getting people in and then out…sorry I missed you guys…
I really only caught most of Born in time. And that song that goes “under the pressure” and that was good enough…. When I work a show it’s not at all like attending a show and that’s as it should be…obviously if I am working inside you hear more
Definitely a show I would have enjoyed…I really like WOD…
I thought the crowd was great 🙏🙏 my kind of people…
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Was also there, great show. Whoever worked the boards last night did a masterful job -- they really sounded good up there. Should have went the Space route and bought tickets on StubHub day of but I also got mine at the box office without fees a week prior, tomato/tomahto. Also the MeatCrafters half smoke with onions and peppers they sell there really hits the spot when you don't have time to grab dinner beforehand.
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Great sounding show. The bouncier, older songs definitely were the highlight (and the bass sax!). The last album didn't really do anything for me.
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Kacey Musgraves, King Princess, Muna was really great last night.
I wish I had seen KM on the way up, or even at Wolf Trap back in 2019(?) but was nonetheless very happy to get to see her last night in this arena spectacle version of her divorce record tour. Lots of lights and confetti and visual effects. A couple of dud songs off of the current record were the only lulls. Show wasn't sold out, but KM told the crowd that it was the largest crowd of the show so far, and it looked to me like 90% capacity.
We had seats in 120 Row G which ended up being front row wih no obstructions between us and the stage, at stage right. Because no one was in front of us, it at least didn't feel like we were too close to the vast unmasked crowd of mainly(?) gay 20 somethings. Sound was pretty fantastic, loud but no need for earplugs, and clear except for maybe a minute or 2 during one of KM's songs.
(Lots of beautiful and scantily clad people of all genders, etc., were in attendance at the show that would have delighted the tastes of both members of our forum "stubhub partner" couple)
The 20 somethings we brought to the show were in GA pit on the floor, and they had a great time.
On the mask issue: security was actively policing the use of masks until maybe 5 minutes into the show.
Protip: A large Ice Coffee at Dunkin and 10 Munchkins for $10 in the arena makes for prime in show food and bev when one is in one's 50s and has had a long day and will have a long drive back to Baltimore.
Another Protip: don't disregard that DC traffic text alert thing you signed up for, or you, like me, will be diverted from DC to the GW parkway back to 395, and then through the city because of emergency police road closures in the 395/Nats Park area. This added around 15 mins to the journey back to Charm City.
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Courtney Barnett was great. Solid setlist, and the sound at the club was spot on. It seemed that the crowd was mostly either younger females or people named Jeff.
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why are you assuming that some younger females can't be named Jeff? We can discuss this further on the Jeff thread if needed.
Courtney Barnett was great. Solid setlist, and the sound at the club was spot on. It seemed that the crowd was mostly either younger females or people named Jeff.
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My first 2022 show
very fun show, almost the entire new album
some really rocking tunes too (small poppies and Pedestrian at Best!)
we got On Script too from the Kurt vile alubm...although not one of my favs
sound was on point IMO
Was packed mask to ass for sure
they have weird metal detectors at the club outside
Masks were not optional and staph was making sure that was in force
I did only see one bordie Jeff there and I was tempted to 'pull a space' but went up and said Hi
Only regret is I skipped G Love at the hamilton and wish I'd swapped tix to have seen both shows
was pretty much the same set both nights (I only went last night)
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I did only see one bordie Jeff there and I was tempted to 'pull a space' but went up and said Hi
Was there any connection?
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I did only see one bordie Jeff there and I was tempted to 'pull a space' but went up and said Hi
Was there any connection?
we did a fist bump
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I did only see one bordie Jeff there and I was tempted to 'pull a space' but went up and said Hi
Was there any connection?
we did a fist bump
Did you get butterflies in your stomach when the fists touched?
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I did only see one bordie Jeff there and I was tempted to 'pull a space' but went up and said Hi
Was there any connection?
we did a fist bump
Did you get butterflies in your stomach when the fists touched?
I think that had more to do with the Half Smoke I had earlier, so hard to tell
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I did only see one bordie Jeff there and I was tempted to 'pull a space' but went up and said Hi
Was there any connection?
we did a fist bump
Did you get butterflies in your stomach when the fists touched?
I think that had more to do with the Half Smoke I had earlier, so hard to tell
and the rest of of the Courtney Barnett tour is postponed due to a positive covid case in the band or touring party
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I did only see one bordie Jeff there and I was tempted to 'pull a space' but went up and said Hi
Was there any connection?
we did a fist bump
Did you get butterflies in your stomach when the fists touched?
I think that had more to do with the Half Smoke I had earlier, so hard to tell
and the rest of of the Courtney Barnett tour is postponed due to a positive covid case in the band or touring party
So we touched a little tongue
although santa said he spent a good portion of the show in the front row...does that count as a exposure since the band didn't wear masks
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Billie Eilish
Cap One Arena
I took my 25 year old sorta-step daughter to this show. She is a fan, but also I bought these after seeing the Billie documentary. It connected with me. Who knows.
Anyway, the show is an intense sound and light show, with crazy cool video and lights and other production elements that you are not gonna see at a Wilco show.
Sometimes it is stripped down with a couple of acoustic songs: Billie and her brother for one, and Billie alone for one, center stage 15k people, strumming the guitar.
Only critique is that I wanted it to be louder: and more intense.
As usual, stupid clips on the instagrams.
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her show at the Anthem was awesome and loud, from your pics, you look like you were 125 yards away from the stage
two of them are very talented (brother really doesn't get enough credit)
she is just fun to watch on stage
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her show at the Anthem was awesome and loud, from your pics, you look like you were 125 yards away from the stage
two of them are very talented (brother really doesn't get enough credit)
she is just fun to watch on stage
Fair point, I usually don't sit in clublevel.
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Bonny Light Horseman, 2.11.21, The Strathmore
Half empty venue, I always forget what a gorgeous place that is… but damn, what a dead environment of blue hairs shuffling people around combo’d with not serving drinks due to #Covid.
I don’t recall when this originally went onsale that it was a bill doubled as Anais Mitchell with Bonny Light Horseman. I’m pretty sure that changed at some point, but I could be wrong. The BLH set was beautiful and I could listen to them play music all night. I can’t say for sure, but I’d say they played most of their material.
A quick set break to well… Do nothing and then Anais played a set. While very talented, not my bag at all… Kind of reminded me of a angsty 90’s rock singer song writer combined with maybe Ani DiFranco. She also has a strange tick where she flails here arm in the air every other stanza. All in all, the tri of musicians that make up BLH are incredible, however, don’t think I’ll ever go see them again.
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Bonny Light Horseman, 2.11.21, The Strathmore
Half empty venue, I always forget what a gorgeous place that is… but damn, what a dead environment of blue hairs shuffling people around combo’d with not serving drinks due to #Covid.
I don’t recall when this originally went onsale that it was a bill doubled as Anais Mitchell with Bonny Light Horseman. I’m pretty sure that changed at some point, but I could be wrong. The BLH set was beautiful and I could listen to them play music all night. I can’t say for sure, but I’d say they played most of their material.
A quick set break to well… Do nothing and then Anais played a set. While very talented, not my bag at all… Kind of reminded me of a angsty 90’s rock singer song writer combined with maybe Ani DiFranco. She also has a strange tick where she flails here arm in the air every other stanza. All in all, the tri of musicians that make up BLH are incredible, however, don’t think I’ll ever go see them again.
The singer for BLH was also doing the arm flail thing. It was funnier when they were doing together. I preferred BLH's set as well, but not to the extent of whooping like some in the crowd.
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Bonny Light Horseman, 2.11.21, The Strathmore
Half empty venue, I always forget what a gorgeous place that is… but damn, what a dead environment of blue hairs shuffling people around combo’d with not serving drinks due to #Covid.
I don’t recall when this originally went onsale that it was a bill doubled as Anais Mitchell with Bonny Light Horseman. I’m pretty sure that changed at some point, but I could be wrong. The BLH set was beautiful and I could listen to them play music all night. I can’t say for sure, but I’d say they played most of their material.
A quick set break to well… Do nothing and then Anais played a set. While very talented, not my bag at all… Kind of reminded me of a angsty 90’s rock singer song writer combined with maybe Ani DiFranco. She also has a strange tick where she flails here arm in the air every other stanza. All in all, the tri of musicians that make up BLH are incredible, however, don’t think I’ll ever go see them again.
The singer for BLH was also doing the arm flail thing. It was funnier when they were doing together. I preferred BLH's set as well, but not to the extent of whooping like some in the crowd.
Ha... I only noticed Mr. Fruitbats doing that when he didn't have an instrument in hand.
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I think the setlist is accurate, plus they did 10,000 Miles at the end of Anais' set.
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/bonny-light-horseman/2022/strathmore-performing-arts-center-north-bethesda-md-1b8809c8.html
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Bonny Light Horseman, 2.11.21, The Strathmore
Half empty venue, I always forget what a gorgeous place that is… but damn, what a dead environment of blue hairs shuffling people around combo’d with not serving drinks due to #Covid.
I don’t recall when this originally went onsale that it was a bill doubled as Anais Mitchell with Bonny Light Horseman. I’m pretty sure that changed at some point, but I could be wrong. The BLH set was beautiful and I could listen to them play music all night. I can’t say for sure, but I’d say they played most of their material.
A quick set break to well… Do nothing and then Anais played a set. While very talented, not my bag at all… Kind of reminded me of a angsty 90’s rock singer song writer combined with maybe Ani DiFranco. She also has a strange tick where she flails here arm in the air every other stanza. All in all, the tri of musicians that make up BLH are incredible, however, don’t think I’ll ever go see them again.
The singer for BLH was also doing the arm flail thing. It was funnier when they were doing together. I preferred BLH's set as well, but not to the extent of whooping like some in the crowd.
I thought Anaiis was the singer of BLH?
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Bonny Light Horseman, 2.11.21, The Strathmore
Half empty venue, I always forget what a gorgeous place that is… but damn, what a dead environment of blue hairs shuffling people around combo’d with not serving drinks due to #Covid.
I don’t recall when this originally went onsale that it was a bill doubled as Anais Mitchell with Bonny Light Horseman. I’m pretty sure that changed at some point, but I could be wrong. The BLH set was beautiful and I could listen to them play music all night. I can’t say for sure, but I’d say they played most of their material.
A quick set break to well… Do nothing and then Anais played a set. While very talented, not my bag at all… Kind of reminded me of a angsty 90’s rock singer song writer combined with maybe Ani DiFranco. She also has a strange tick where she flails here arm in the air every other stanza. All in all, the tri of musicians that make up BLH are incredible, however, don’t think I’ll ever go see them again.
The singer for BLH was also doing the arm flail thing. It was funnier when they were doing together. I preferred BLH's set as well, but not to the extent of whooping like some in the crowd.
I thought Anaiis was the singer of BLH?
Other singer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_D._Johnson
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Bonny Light Horseman, 2.11.21, The Strathmore
Half empty venue, I always forget what a gorgeous place that is… but damn, what a dead environment of blue hairs shuffling people around combo’d with not serving drinks due to #Covid.
I don’t recall when this originally went onsale that it was a bill doubled as Anais Mitchell with Bonny Light Horseman. I’m pretty sure that changed at some point, but I could be wrong. The BLH set was beautiful and I could listen to them play music all night. I can’t say for sure, but I’d say they played most of their material.
A quick set break to well… Do nothing and then Anais played a set. While very talented, not my bag at all… Kind of reminded me of a angsty 90’s rock singer song writer combined with maybe Ani DiFranco. She also has a strange tick where she flails here arm in the air every other stanza. All in all, the tri of musicians that make up BLH are incredible, however, don’t think I’ll ever go see them again.
The singer for BLH was also doing the arm flail thing. It was funnier when they were doing together. I preferred BLH's set as well, but not to the extent of whooping like some in the crowd.
I thought Anaiis was the singer of BLH?
Other singer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_D._Johnson
Space knows exactly who Fruit Bats is, that's him playing dumb.
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Neal Francis, 2/19, Union Stage
A busy evening on the Wharf with Action Bronson playing just down the boardwalk.
A half full venue and some of the whitest boy funk you can imagine, but a damn good time and a non stop dance party. Neal plays the part of a sexy possible combo of maybe Mick Jagger and someone from the Strokes. A great frontman... super catchy songs, somewhat schticky, tickets were free, Other Half pils on tap.
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anyone witness this?
Tool Stop Performance After Fan Collapses at Show
https://loudwire.com/tool-stop-performance-after-fan-collapses-show (https://loudwire.com/tool-stop-performance-after-fan-collapses-show/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral)
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anyone witness this?
You think people on here are going to admit to seeing Tool?
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Feeling better. thanks for everyone's concern.
anyone witness this?
You think people on here are going to admit to seeing Tool?
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anyone witness this?
You think people on here are going to admit to seeing Tool?
people admit to liking taylor swift here, so all things are possible.
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Julian, how was AC?
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Julian, how was AC?
Sorry, missed this somehow. I thought it was great. Probably the second best show I've seen by them. They played like 3 off of Strawberry Jam which was a nice surprise. If the 930 show hasn't happened yet, you will not be disappointed.
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Julian, how was AC?
Sorry, missed this somehow. I thought it was great. Probably the second best show I've seen by them. They played like 3 off of Strawberry Jam which was a nice surprise. If the 930 show hasn't happened yet, you will not be disappointed.
Sweet!!!! Sunday.
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Enjoyed my first show in two years with The Lathams who delivered a great set of tunes. I was eager to see them live as this could be their one shot of a US tour, but who knows in the age of streaming, social media and having the right management, bookers, etc. they could easily land as an opener or on future festivals. just odd they don't appear to have a US label behind them and all the physical releases for them are appear to be imports...
Red Rum Club must have at one point been their opener on all the dates, because as even as of yesterday Songbyrd had them still listed as the opener. But they dropped off a couple dates to head to SXSW early. So at the last minute Songbyrd added one of the club's staff as the opener, who did a solo 30 minute set I'll just call "interesting" and leave it that.
First time at Songbyrd show, the new location is very easy to get to for me by car and it's a nice space to see a show. Not sure I would want to attend a sold out show there, as the masks wearing definitely decreased as the evening when on..
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Enjoyed my first show in two years with The Lathams who delivered a great set of tunes. I was eager to see them live as this could be their one shot of a US tour, but who knows in the age of streaming, social media and having the right management, bookers, etc. they could easily land as an opener or on future festivals. just odd they don't appear to have a US label behind them and all the physical releases for them are appear to be imports...
Red Rum Club must have at one point been their opener on all the dates, because as even as of yesterday Songbyrd had them still listed as the opener. But they dropped off a couple dates to head to SXSW early. So at the last minute Songbyrd added one of the club's staff as the opener, who did a solo 30 minute set I'll just call "interesting" and leave it that.
First time at Songbyrd show, the new location is very easy to get to for me by car and it's a nice space to see a show. Not sure I would want to attend a sold out show there, as the masks wearing definitely decreased as the evening when on..
Kosmo. No one wears masks anynmore, anywhere. I think 10 people had them on in the club last night.
Animal Collective was awesome by the way.
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Oops posted in wrong thread:
Great Animal Collective show even though I only recognized one song ::)
I believe several songs are new and unrecorded...
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kosmo, I listened to them - The Lathums - they sound good. Too bad it conflicted with Animal Collective.
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Just saw Khruangbin in Pittsburgh. Holy shit what a show. Still smiling!
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Great looking lead bassist (I think that's why people buy tickets?), but their music is very one dimensional...
Just saw Khruangbin in Pittsburgh. Holy shit what a show. Still smiling!
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I thought they were fantastic
Very unique sound….
Super fun show
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Just saw Khruangbin in Pittsburgh. Holy shit what a show. Still smiling!
I have tix for their May show in Richmond. Really looking forward to it.
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Great looking lead bassist (I think that's why people buy tickets?), but their music is very one dimensional...
Just saw Khruangbin in Pittsburgh. Holy shit what a show. Still smiling!
You think 6000 people bought tickets to see them at Anthem because the bassist is hot? She's not that hot, nor is she performing naked. (Signs out of my RustyOrgan account.)
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ok 6000 people like boring music
maybe they're Phish fans too?
https://www.phantasytour.com/bands/phish/threads/4723513/khruangbin-haters#/page/1
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Definitely a few jam banders at show but a small percentage…at this show maybe 10%?
Most diverse crowd I have seen at an Anthem show…. All kinds of people from everywhere
Really was a great night
I wouldn’t say the bassist is hot or not hot…that’s not the allure… it’s more that she is super cool laying big fat bass lines
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I have never seen Khruangbin live personally but I have friends who have and seen live videos and I don't think they're jammy at all. They play fairly album-sounding versions of their songs night in and night out, no? They aren't taking a 4 minutes album track and blowing it out to 12 minutes. They're quite "tight" performance-wise actually.
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Honestly might have been 5% or less of crowd
Definitely not jam band music but I guess Trey sat in with them once
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Honestly might have been 5% or less of crowd
Definitely not jam band music but I guess Trey sat in with them once
And he's had them open for his other band. I have it on good authority I discovered Khruangbin for this forum. Can someone confirm?
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I have it on good authority I discovered Khruangbin for this forum. Can someone confirm?
I heard about them from my buddy Cocaine Vince like 4 years ago. Can't say if you broke them on here or not but that's who I heard about them from, not you.
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NPR heavily endorsed them 4 years ago or so....and there was a tiny desk. That's how I heard about them.
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NPR heavily endorsed them 4 years ago or so....and there was a tiny desk. That's how I heard about them.
This rings a bell. I think the video of this was the first thing I saw by them after Cocaine Vince told me to check them out.
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I have it on good authority I discovered Khruangbin for this forum. Can someone confirm?
I heard about them from my buddy Cocaine Vince like 4 years ago. Can't say if you broke them on here or not but that's who I heard about them from, not you.
Please introduce me to cocaine Vince.
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I have it on good authority I discovered Khruangbin for this forum. Can someone confirm?
I heard about them from my buddy Cocaine Vince like 4 years ago. Can't say if you broke them on here or not but that's who I heard about them from, not you.
Please introduce me to cocaine Vince.
I was thinking the same thing, this guy sounds like someone I want to know (but will regret it later)
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I have it on good authority I discovered Khruangbin for this forum. Can someone confirm?
I heard about them from my buddy Cocaine Vince like 4 years ago. Can't say if you broke them on here or not but that's who I heard about them from, not you.
Please introduce me to cocaine Vince.
I was thinking the same thing, this guy sounds like someone I want to know (but will regret it later)
That's right.
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I have it on good authority I discovered Khruangbin for this forum. Can someone confirm?
I heard about them from my buddy Cocaine Vince like 4 years ago. Can't say if you broke them on here or not but that's who I heard about them from, not you.
Please introduce me to cocaine Vince.
I'll . . . see if I can make that happen?
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Pre show pours at Other Half last night were stellar... Maybe 10 people there on a 70 degree evening (how does that happen??). How does that place make money (maybe a question for the beer thread).
Pre show ribeyes at St. Anslem were even better topped with a delicious Old Fashioned.
The new Songbyrd location could be up there as my favorite venue in DC after a few #ass2masks shows at 930. Perfect sightlines, maybe a tad bit too loud, easy access to drinks/bathroom, and best of all... free parking about 100 feet away. Also, not a basement that smells like someone may have taken a shit on the floor.
Ryley Walker's band absolutely ripped... His mid song banter reminded me of manic Ryan Adams banter. A nice 70ish minute set for a Wednesday night. Hope to return soon, but the calendar there appears to be lacking in the near future. Bought a poster.
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Pre show pours at Other Half last night were stellar... Maybe 10 people there on a 70 degree evening (how does that happen??). How does that place make money (maybe a question for the beer thread).
that location is weird, I think in time that area will be booming, but I don't think many people even know what exists behind the Moms where the Hechts building was
the calendar there appears to be lacking in the near future.
no doubt...guess I'm a little out of touch, but out of the 45 shows I think I recognized 1 band
aren't they a part of the Live nation portfolio and get some interesting up-and-coming acts the labels are trying to promote nationally?
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Where is this? Ft Totten?
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Pre show pours at Other Half last night were stellar... Maybe 10 people there on a 70 degree evening (how does that happen??). How does that place make money (maybe a question for the beer thread).
that location is weird, I think in time that area will be booming, but I don't think many people even know what exists behind the Moms where the Hechts building was
I agree. Who lives close enough to walk? And how many people besides me will drive 35 minutes to drink a single DIPA and pick up a couple of four packs? I realize many don't live 35 mins away, but I'm guessing most of the patrons have to drive to get there?
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Where is this? Ft Totten?
I think they call it Ivy city
Union Market/Galudet U
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Where is this? Ft Totten?
I think they call it Ivy city
Union Market/Galudet U
City Winery, a two minute walk form Other Half, is more or a musical geographic marker than Songbyrd. Though we were thinking of doing a Songbyrd/Other Half combo in the future too.
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Where is this? Ft Totten?
I think they call it Ivy city
Union Market/Galudet U
City Winery, a two minute walk form Other Half, is more or a musical geographic marker than Songbyrd. Though we were thinking of doing a Songbyrd/Other Half combo in the future too.
Less than a mile + dedicated free parking makes it just as easy.
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Less than a mile + dedicated free parking makes it just as easy.
in most cases I'd be fine walking that, but that is a pretty sparse sketchy place for a late-night walk
OH is in Ivy City
SB is in NoMa
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Went to see Sparks on Saturday and thoughts about the show and band...
My takeaway is the band was spot on and based on some more in depth preshow listening, I'm changing my post doc viewing status from Team Ambivalent to Team Casual Listener leaning towards Team FFS. The FFS album is one I constantly re-listen to and thought that show was just very slightly better than just Sparks, because it was looser and I really enjoyed the versions they did of each others songs together.
It was a great setlist for both new and long standing fans with a mixture of the "hits" and deep cuts. I gravitate towards their more "accessible" late 70/ early 80s song. "Angst In My Pants" is a classic on par with "Teenage Kicks" and "Love Comes In Spurts' for example.
When I say the show was spot on, it felt a bit to precise as I just them to cut loose and rock it out a bit more. They have an amazing drummer whose been them for awhile, but it felt like he was a bit restrained. It's also possible that due to one of the touring guitarists not being there due to catching COVID, there would have been more guitar in the mix. Russel is clearly one of the most underrated vocalists and front man and Ron sure knows his way around a keyboard and creating catchy hooks.
I learned that drummer Steven Nistor whose sideman credentials are extensive, was born in Detroit and a graduate of the Wayne State Jazz Program. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Nistor
All and all I enjoyed the show and the audience clearly did as well..
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Nick Cave and Warren Ellis
First off, thanks to Hutch for getting primo seats, someone even got a pic of us on twitter
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FPEWw60XIAAzJLV?format=jpg&name=medium)
also the stage is to the right...he came out into the audience during 'hand of god' and gave quite the rousing sermon
Played a long set almost entirely of Carnage and Ghosteen...probably should have done a little more prep as I'm unfamiliar with both
but didn't really matter as Nick's delivery and Ellis' accompaniment was just captivating
We did get a special treat of Cosmic Dancer - T Rex, which was incredible with Ellis destroying the guitar solo on violin
Henry Lee was killer as was Jubilee Street
One of the best living performers period
only bummer IMO was missing Liam K at Dc9, one of the few new acts I was really itching to see
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Yada and I enjoyed the best show in DC Tuesday night. Low key but perfect for the seventh best day of the week. No sermons, thank god. And home by 10:30. Glad you enjoyed the second best show of the night!
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Yada and I enjoyed the best show in DC Tuesday night.
I'm not even sure Liam would agree with that statement if asked
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Yada and I enjoyed the best show in DC Tuesday night.
I'm not even sure Liam would agree with that statement if asked
Well he does seem like a humble fellow. At least based on his stage demeamor.
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Amazing night at Bliss!
https://www.the-sun.com/news/5045776/goonew-body-propped-nightclub-mourners-funeral/
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Amazing night at Bliss!
https://www.the-sun.com/news/5045776/goonew-body-propped-nightclub-mourners-funeral/
Can't decide if this is very Julian's America or the antithesis. Ones body being paraded around like royalty and placed in the VIP section even after death seems on point, but hip hop and gun violence does not.
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whoa, that's about the most fucked up thing I ever heard of ^^
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Shoulda been a Dead show...
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spiritualized was amazing. setlist covered a lot of ground. veered into shoegaze territory on a few occasions... heavy on texture. no opener, started on time, went about 2:15. first show in over 2 years. did not have sex with jason.
a few pix (https://photos.app.goo.gl/HHs15K64eR7ZTDtQ8). they had a ton of signs stating that video and photography were strictly prohibited, but those rules were not strictly enforced. at all. there was an mic and mic stand right in front of jason that blocked the view, which was photographically frustrating.
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neptune theater? pretty amazing venue
a few pix (https://photos.app.goo.gl/HHs15K64eR7ZTDtQ8). they had a ton of signs stating that video and photography were strictly prohibited, but those rules were not strictly enforced. at all. there was an mic and mic stand right in front of jason that blocked the view, which was photographically frustrating.
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did not have sex with jason.
lame, Ot sure we can be friends anymore
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neptune theater? pretty amazing venue
yup! it was my first time at the neptune. i really liked the place, nice vibe and staff were friendly. i liked being able to walk around, i could get pretty close to the stage if i wanted or i could wander upstairs and grab a seat on the balcony. draft beer was good (Lush!) but spendy at $10.
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As I age, I’m getting very convinced the “small venue with seats upstairs and standing room downstairs and both are total GA” is the optimal venue.
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Solid Bright Eyes show last night. The 8-piece string and brass section really allowed their more elaborate material to reach its potential. Set was a great mix of the new album, classics and deep cuts. Was thrilled they closed the show out with 2 Digital Ash tracks, as it's my favorite album in their discog.
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Loved the show!
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Great Spoon show last night. I got the one with Jonathan Fisk on the setlist, so that was cool. Packed as fuck, but I managed to carve out a little space for myself and could actually see ok. So all was good.
That was the most I've ever paid for a ticket to a show. Was it the best show ever? No, but I'm glad I went.
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Sweet!
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Maybe I've just been spoiled by the proportion of great shows I've seen in the last year (literally almost all of them have been good, many have been great), but I found Big Thief a little "meh." I probably would have liked them more 10-15 years ago. And the Anthem is still too big of a venue for my tastes. I was actually up front but the painful buzzing in my ear,even with earplugs, made me retreat to the back, where it was fine.
I also managed to check out Churchkey beforehand. I had a full pour of a Fiden's hazy (awesome), and chased it will a taster of Suarez Kolsch (very good.) New York State in the house, as was Greg Engert.
The worst part was putting in eight hours of work (starting at 7:30), taking my dog to the vet for two hours, and going to a show (that only I had interest in), and getting attacked by my wife for "having fun" while she worked all night (with a break to go to the gym.)
And now she just walked in the door and yelled "Lay the fuck down, and get out of my way, you horrible fucking animal." To the dog, not me.
It's going to be a long day. :(
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Agree
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Another fun day in the Space house
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Another fun day in the Space house
I rubbed he shoulders and said nice things for a couple of minutes. That seemed to improve the mood.
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I forgot to share my favorite line from the Big Thief show.
There was a black couple in llne in front of me (two women, I think but I'm not sure...I am sure they were the only POC I saw at the show...) and talking to them was a woman about my age, alone, who told them "Yes, masks are required tonight. By artist's request. I think they're from Europe."
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Solid Fontaines D.C. show last night. Glad I went. End of banter.
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The GY!BE's were great. Dark. Beautiful. Dark. Would see again.
I saw the last half of the last song from the opener. Really liked it, wished I had gotten there early.
I parked in the 9:30 lot. Its far away, expensive and not *exactly* paved. The potholes could swallow my car.
The guy in front of me...lost his ability to stand still. He never fell, but was very unstable. It only got worse as the show went on. His friend didn't seem to notice. I considered alerting the staph, but decided against it.
I never figured out what the stretcher was for. Saw EMS go in, but never saw them leave. Presume it was an upstairs or downstairs issue.
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I never figured out what the stretcher was for. Saw EMS go in, but never saw them leave. Presume it was an upstairs or downstairs issue.
the EMT's were all big fans for Godspeed!, but were unfortunately scheduled to work last night... so they dialed in "an emergency" that just happened to be at the show, and took the entire duration of the show to resolve. then a miracle happened: just as the show was ending, the patient got better and walked away! protip: if you ever need guaranteed rail, show up with a stretcher and a first aid kit. boom.
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Doug Martsch is a gawt damn guitar god... so underrated and so good.
The new three piece all female rhythm section absolutely crushed last night... old classics, a couple newer tunes, and a brand new single.
The club was probably at 75% capacity, a absolute pleasure to be in.
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The club was probably at 75% capacity, a absolute pleasure to be in.
that is always the best capacity for a show. Sold out sucks and just awkward when 25%
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Interpol the other night was quite possibly the best I've ever seen them. Stunning light, sound and excellent setlist. My best Anthem experience so far.
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Interpol the other night was quite possibly the best I've ever seen them. Stunning light, sound and excellent setlist. My best Anthem experience so far.
I refused to go after being bored to tears during two of their shows in the past. Setlist did look great though and heard opener Tycho was solid as well.
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Doug Martsch is a gawt damn guitar god... so underrated and so good.
The new three piece all female rhythm section absolutely crushed last night... old classics, a couple newer tunes, and a brand new single.
The club was probably at 75% capacity, a absolute pleasure to be in.
Sorry I missed but glad he didn't play BeeGees or D. Johnston cover. Had my sights on that show for years.
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sigur ros was... sigur ros. either you're into humans imitating whale mating songs with some occasional drums plodding at 52 bpm, or you're not. i was up for such noise so i loved the show. very cinematic and emotional, IMO. the music didn't work for the missus who, while being a good sport, generally wished she had stayed home. admittedly Jonsi's vocals were high in the mix and at times a little distorted, accordingly the missus preferred the purely instrumental parts. they played for some 2.5 hours, with an intermission. a few pix (https://photos.app.goo.gl/7w6TXknPRZeKe3UWA).
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their debut album sounds so dated now...
Interpol the other night was quite possibly the best I've ever seen them. Stunning light, sound and excellent setlist. My best Anthem experience so far.
I refused to go after being bored to tears during two of their shows in the past. Setlist did look great though and heard opener Tycho was solid as well.
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Cate LeBon cover I think.... I didn't go but I think that's what I saw on setlist.fm
Doug Martsch is a gawt damn guitar god... so underrated and so good.
The new three piece all female rhythm section absolutely crushed last night... old classics, a couple newer tunes, and a brand new single.
The club was probably at 75% capacity, a absolute pleasure to be in.
Sorry I missed but glad he didn't play BeeGees or D. Johnston cover. Had my sights on that show for years.
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their debut album sounds so dated now...
Interpol the other night was quite possibly the best I've ever seen them. Stunning light, sound and excellent setlist. My best Anthem experience so far.
I refused to go after being bored to tears during two of their shows in the past. Setlist did look great though and heard opener Tycho was solid as well.
Turn on the bright lights was very formative for me. One of the two shows I attended was during its 15th anniversary tour where they played it in full. The show ended up being the lowlight of the trip.
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This tour felt really emotional for me...but also a lot of other people. Watching the crowd, I got a sense that people felt really connected to the performance. I think coming out of the pandemic evokes a lot of feelings and emotions that people are inclined to feel after trauma. I realize that our interest for bands and their music can ebb and flow, but I think coming off of 9/11, "Turn on the Bright Lights" was a special LP. I've always been a fan, and I actually think every LP they do offers something worthwhile. But their sound and lights have only improved over time, and I wasn't prepared for how many feelings I had watching them perform. I think every band has a lull in their career at some point...but Interpol definitely made me a serious fan again.
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This tour felt really emotional for me...but also a lot of other people. Watching the crowd, I got a sense that people felt really connected to the performance. I think coming out of the pandemic evokes a lot of feelings and emotions that people are inclined to feel after trauma. I realize that our interest for bands and their music can ebb and flow, but I think coming off of 9/11, "Turn on the Bright Lights" was a special LP. I've always been a fan, and I actually think every LP they do offers something worthwhile. But their sound and lights have only improved over time, and I wasn't prepared for how many feelings I had watching them perform. I think every band has a lull in their career at some point...but Interpol definitely made me a serious fan again.
Was happy to hear from multiple people they enjoyed it. I've actually stuck with 'em for through most of their career and thought El Pintor was a worthwhile listen, their best since Antics.
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well first I'd like to thank Koz for turning me on to and also providing a free tix to the show (was already planning on going, but who would turn down free...but in retrospect, probably should have just bought a ticket)
The Mysterines put on a rocking set last night at DC9
the opening acts were frankly very lame and wish I knew they were going on at 10:30 as I would have arrived much later
Poorly attended too, 1/2 of the audience was the two opening acts and their friends...and even they thinned out
must be weird to come from a sold out show in NY to have only 20 fans show up to see them in DC, alas...I tried to get a few people to come and couldn't get a single bite
I thought the mix was great, vocals were clear, guitars were crisp and crunchy when needed. Lia Metcalfe is such a great front person, really carries the band in the charisma department. Pretty much played every track off the new album, which was great for me as I like just about every track.
I really think these guys have something, it's a shame they aren't getting much notice
would 100% see them again
I was ready to buy a shirt and possibly some vinyl...merch table after the show only had small and medium shrits and no other merch. lady was like "you can go on our website'
Kinda of bummer as I like to support bands at the show with a merch purchase that way they have some spending cash that night
not some random web order
alas
did get a set list...no encore (which made sense as there were only about 25 people by the last song)
(https://i.imgur.com/6shkUqd.jpeg)
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I tried to get a few people to come and couldn't get
(https://i.imgur.com/6shkUqd.jpeg)
What did I do to you?
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I tried to get a few people to come and couldn't get
What did I do to you?
I figured you saw on here more than once and FB that I said I was going and you would come if you were interested
my bad
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Bummer about the turnout and poor form for the added locals to not continue hanging out… Hopefully this tour plus their future outing with AWOLNation will start their exposure here.. Curious they didn’t do any of the late night tv shows this time through.. if they ever get Greta Van Fleet big, everyone will have claimed to have seen them, but sidehatch will know their dirty little secret
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Ha, just saw them bragging about BBC airplay for their latest single
Notice the edit to the title
(https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/283153784_517666873422093_149758479173432334_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=EGmTSlL1fYMAX8jYxmd&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AT8Bau75yjlkWV7L4UWndYJYXcIREHrpsgLAuWuE_KiY3Q&oe=628CACCB)
one last gripe about the merch
would have gladly bought a slab, maybe two of them...but cost $40 after shipping from their site.
ok, sucked it up and bought a vinly bundle and t-shirt for less than an obstructed view seat at a Paul McCartney show
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plus their future outing with AWOLNation will start their exposure here..
hmm, don't know much about these guys,
AWOLnation
Wed • Oct 26 • 7:30 PM
The Fillmore Silver Spring
$45 is a little steep to just see the opener
but you probably already knew this
I thought that name sounded familar, they just realeased that covers album with fugazi's Wating Room on it (did Ian actually approve this?) with Grouplove?!?
My Echo, My Shadow, My Covers and Me
1 Beds Are Burning (Feat. Tim McLlrath of Rise Against)
2 Eye in the Sky (Feat. Beck)
3 Take a Chance on Me (Feat. Jewel)
4 Maniac (Feat. Conor Mason of Nothing But Thieves)
5 Just a Friend (Feat. Hyro the Hero)
6 Material Girl (Feat. Taylor Hanson of Hanson)
7 Wind of Change (Feat. Portugal the Man and Brandon Boyd)
8 Waiting Room (Feat. Grouplove)
9 Flagpole Sitta (Feat. Elohim)
10 Alone Again (Naturally [Feat. Midland]
yikes
https://awolnation.bandcamp.com/track/waiting-room-feat-grouplove
started off not that bad...but I do not approve
can only imagine they break this out at the FSS show
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hmm, don't know much about these guys,
AWOLnation
you've heard this song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgIqecROs5M), just didn't know it was AWOLnation.
as far as i know that's their only hit, and while it was a big one i'm constantly surprised at how much mileage they continue to get from something released over a decade ago. if they've done anything notable since then, i missed it...
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hmm, don't know much about these guys,
AWOLnation
you've heard this song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgIqecROs5M), just didn't know it was AWOLnation.
oh I do know that I guess, what's scary was it queued the AWOLNATION - Sail 1 Hour Version
as J would say...haven't I suffered enough
TIL about a site that takes horrible songs and makes them one hour long https://www.youtube.com/c/INFINITYMusicEXE
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Awww yeah
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd7yrlfrp4R/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=
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I saw that! Quite the set list
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wow that is some set list, think I've seen them 3-4 times and didn't see that many songs I like in one show
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Some of these clips are goosebump inducing!! Ayayayya!
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The Who - last night at Capital One. Basically the same show they have been playing for a while, with the orchestras. Roger's voice was the strongest I have heard it in the past decade. He hit all the iconic screams and high notes; they even seemed to showcase the strength of his voice on many songs. The last few shows I've seen he seemed to not even attempt to hit those high notes/screams. Pete was Pete, always strong guitar playing and his voice was very strong and on point.
Only negative was that the orchestra sometimes drowned out Pete's guitar playing. I wish they would've had just the core band play more songs alone, as his guitar playing stood out more so during this set.
Zak Starkey provided strong Who style drumming (not Moon obviously) and the bass player was fine (not Ox obviously).
I'd see them again if they ever come back especially if I can snag another $25 ticket.
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Nice! Your review echoes exactly what my friend- a huge Who fan- posted on Facebook
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Wait a minute cock, are you Stu Price?
Tall, lanky black dude?
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unless Stu goes by Jeff too?
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I don't go by Stu Price but I do go by:
(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/simpsons/images/f/f7/Disco_Stu.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/282?cb=20180929181334&path-prefix=fr)
Wait a minute cock, are you Stu Price?
Tall, lanky black dude?
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The Who - last night at Capital One. Basically the same show they have been playing for a while, with the orchestras. Roger's voice was the strongest I have heard it in the past decade. He hit all the iconic screams and high notes; they even seemed to showcase the strength of his voice on many songs. The last few shows I've seen he seemed to not even attempt to hit those high notes/screams. Pete was Pete, always strong guitar playing and his voice was very strong and on point.
Only negative was that the orchestra sometimes drowned out Pete's guitar playing. I wish they would've had just the core band play more songs alone, as his guitar playing stood out more so during this set.
Zak Starkey provided strong Who style drumming (not Moon obviously) and the bass player was fine (not Ox obviously).
I'd see them again if they ever come back especially if I can snag another $25 ticket.
I got a last-minute ticket last night and will echo that Daltrey's voice was insanely good...I had pretty low expectations but started seeing great reviews for this tour. It didn't disappoint...if anything, I'm shocked it was as amazing as it was. Pete and Rog are 77 and 78. I thought it was pretty phenomenal show.
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Now you guys are rubbing salt….:)
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still a little bummed I skipped the BE show at the anthem....but this would have sucked
Bright Eyes singer Conor Oberst walks off stage after two songs at Houston concert
The remaining band members enlisted members of the audience to perform karaoke until the concert was ultimately canceled.
Oberst never returned to the stage, and the venue refunded and emailed ticket buyers, "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bright Eyes was unable to perform."
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Now you guys are rubbing salt….:)
Well might as well pile on, right?
I'm not one to pay hundreds of dollars for any show....since to me there are enough good $30 and under shows to never bother with shows that cost hundreds. Hence, I've never seen the Who. And I'm ok with that. I'm not a completist when it comes to having to see every great band ever.
But when I checked Stubhub at 7:10 and saw that I could get a ticket for $16.45, fees lncluded, I figured, "Why not?" So I quit my planned cooking and ate a tv dinner and jumped into the car and I was in my seat five minutes before showtime.
So I've never seen The Who, so don't have any past Who shows to compare it to. I've also never seem the Beatlles of the Stones, so cant' compare to that either. I did once see the Ramones, but that was 30 years ago and I don't remember much of it. And I did once see Ray Davies solo doing some Kinks songs at a festival. Well, this was better than that.
But was it any better than Arlo Parks ($15) at Union Stage? Or Sierra Ferrell ($15) at Union Stage? Or Old 97's ($35) at Hamilton? Or Spoon ($45) at the Club? Not really? It was probably better than Haim ($21) at Anthem.
I haven't seen other Who shows, so can't compare it to other Who shows. But I bet it wasn't better than this show.
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-who/1989/glens-falls-civic-center-glens-falls-ny-63d4367f.html
Apparently, the Who played my little (capacity 4800) hometown hockey arena in 1989 as a warmup for a tour with much larger venues on the schedule. 41 songs. I wonder how many hours that translates to? Anyway, I missed it, because I was living in London, bumping into Nick Cave at his booksigning and seeing the Cure, the Pixies, the Butthole Surfers, a bunch of great ska shows, and hanging out at the Fridge in Brixton.
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^ spends more time describing personal experiences at other shows (including some 30+ years ago) than talking about the show being reviewed (i.e. the topic of the post) = classic space
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Oh yeah? Well I was there in 1974 at the first Suicide practices in a loft in New York City.
I was working on the organ sounds with much patience.
I was there when Captain Beefheart started up his first band.
I told him, "Don't do it that way. You'll never make a dime."
I was there.
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^ spends more time describing personal experiences at other shows (including some 30+ years ago) than talking about the show being reviewed (i.e. the topic of the post) = classic space
Whe else was there really to add to what Cock Man and Bear Cock Man already posted? They pretty much said what I would have said. Like I said, I just came here to rub it in. :)
I was surprised that the sound was as good as it was. That was my first arena rock show since the 1980's. Much better sound than I remember back in those days.
My wife was wondering whatever happened with Pete's child porn charges?
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We're rubbing it in?
Sounds good. I've seen The Who countless times, dating all the way to the mid to late 80's. Last time I saw them was Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park, right about 2017 - still great.
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get a ticket for $16.45, fees lncluded,
what about gas and parking...guess no time to pregame at the whole foods bar
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We're rubbing it in?
Sounds good. I've seen The Who countless times, dating all the way to the mid to late 80's. Last time I saw them was Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park, right about 2017 - still great.
I guess you just missed the 82 tour with the clash opening
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I guess you just missed the 82 tour with the clash opening
Parking lot. One of two times I was near, but not in, the venue for the Clash. Oh the regrets.....
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First time I saw them was the farewell tour in 1984 at RFK. Probably seen them 10 times since.
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get a ticket for $16.45, fees lncluded,
what about gas and parking...guess no time to pregame at the whole foods bar
Space doesn't pre game.
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get a ticket for $16.45, fees lncluded,
what about gas and parking...guess no time to pregame at the whole foods bar
Street parking free, maybe a gallon and a half of gas, the aforementioned tv dinner, and half a can of Other Half.
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Can everyone please just give Space his small victories? He read his posts...he really needs them.
get a ticket for $16.45, fees lncluded,
what about gas and parking...guess no time to pregame at the whole foods bar
Street parking free, maybe a gallon and a half of gas, the aforementioned tv dinner, and half a can of Other Half.
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Solid Sound 2022
As far as Wilco music goes, the highlight for me was their encore set Friday night after they played the new record in its entirety-
It's Just That Simple
New Madrid
(Uncle Tupelo cover)
Climbing
(Meat Puppets cover)
Wild Mountain Thyme
(traditional)
Once a Day
(Connie Smith cover) (with Neko Case)
She's My Rock
(Stoney Edwards cover)
Reincarnation
(Roger Miller cover)
other notable mentions-
Nels' jazz group!
Eleventh Dream Day
Sam Evian
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New Madrid is so good
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Great time at CHVRCHES last night. First time back to the club since panda began. Felt right at home. Big shout out to the staff, who were wonderful as usual.
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Nice!
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Solid Sound 2022
As far as Wilco music goes, the highlight for me was their encore set Friday night after they played the new record in its entirety-
It's Just That Simple
New Madrid
(Uncle Tupelo cover)
Climbing
(Meat Puppets cover)
Wild Mountain Thyme
(traditional)
Once a Day
(Connie Smith cover) (with Neko Case)
She's My Rock
(Stoney Edwards cover)
Reincarnation
(Roger Miller cover)
other notable mentions-
Nels' jazz group!
Eleventh Dream Day
Sam Evian
How was Liam Kazar?
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Great time at CHVRCHES last night. First time back to the club since panda began. Felt right at home. Big shout out to the staff, who were wonderful as usual.
Same. Seemed slightly louder than necessary. #oldmanrant
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Solid Sound 2022
As far as Wilco music goes, the highlight for me was their encore set Friday night after they played the new record in its entirety-
It's Just That Simple
New Madrid
(Uncle Tupelo cover)
Climbing
(Meat Puppets cover)
Wild Mountain Thyme
(traditional)
Once a Day
(Connie Smith cover) (with Neko Case)
She's My Rock
(Stoney Edwards cover)
Reincarnation
(Roger Miller cover)
other notable mentions-
Nels' jazz group!
Eleventh Dream Day
Sam Evian
How was Liam Kazar?
Caught some of his act on the courtyard stage and enjoyed. However, my wife saw his pop-up set in the museum and thought it may have been the highlight of the festival. She's a hard core Tweedy show groupie.
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Eleventh Dream Day - glad they are back again.....great Chicago band
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Thought Phoebe was solid last night. Props to the crew as the stage looked absolutely incredible.
Hoping there is a better way to notify ticketholders that the line for the vaccine check is at the other end of the wharf. Received the usual email regarding entrance options, one near the shake shack and the other closer to the entrance, only to arrive 30 minutes before she went on and had to walk a considerable distance. Ended up not being a problem and the crew were extremely helpful, but I imagine any of us could have missed some of the set if working on a tighter schedule.
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They're still doing vaccine check? LOL.
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As I recall Anthem abides by the artist’s choice regarding vaccine checks. Trust me nobody enjoys implementing them…
Also, there is no way to get thousands of people in without it taking time. I mean you just have to do a security check in today’s world. Just the way it is. You’ve got to get there early. Not sure if pier was closed off to Anthem but that complicates matters more when it’s the case.
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TikTok killed the indie rock star.
Thought Phoebe was solid last night. Props to the crew as the stage looked absolutely incredible.
Hoping there is a better way to notify ticketholders that the line for the vaccine check is at the other end of the wharf. Received the usual email regarding entrance options, one near the shake shack and the other closer to the entrance, only to arrive 30 minutes before she went on and had to walk a considerable distance. Ended up not being a problem and the crew were extremely helpful, but I imagine any of us could have missed some of the set if working on a tighter schedule.
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I wonder how many Anthems Phoebe could have sold out. At least one more…maybe two.
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she can sell out 2 nights at capital one in a year or so. Her fanbase will probably triple in the next year or so.
https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/tiktok-is-turning-music-marketing-into-a-labyrinthian-game/
"Even Phoebe Bridgers’ team tried to get ahead of the curve by sending select influencers advance previews of her song “Sidelines” to share."
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I wonder how many Anthems Phoebe could have sold out. At least one more…maybe two.
just think it wasn't that long ago she was playing the black cat with conor oberst in 2019
Did anyone catch her 2018 set at the RNRH?
They're still doing vaccine check? LOL.
last two 9:30 club shows they did not
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Nobody went to see Paul in Baltimore?!?!
I kind of wanted to go….
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I went. Got a last minute cheap (relatively speaking) limited view ticket. Sitting near sections where they let people with wristbands on the field and noticed about 30 minutes in how lax security was in checking wristbands. So I gave it a try and made it down to field and spend next 2 hours 15 minutes wandering around the big $$$ seated area and taking it all in (they were letting people kinda stand around the rows of seats for the most part). It was a great show as usual for Paul and the band. If you have seen him in the past 10 years or so, it is basically same type of show with some different songs interspersed. I thought his voice sounded great. Sound was fantastic, light show was great and most of all he was/is a Beatle. It is amazing how many great songs he has written spanning 60 years or so. Hard to believe that an 80 year old (in a few days) can play/sing 2 hours 45 minutes straight and seem to do so effortlessly.
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nice, Cock FTW!
sounds almost like the same experience as GWAR!
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yes basically the same show.
nice, Cock FTW!
sounds almost like the same experience as GWAR!
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Huge Cock!
Well played!
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I wonder how many Anthems Phoebe could have sold out. At least one more…maybe two.
Did anyone catch her 2018 set at the RNRH?
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Yes, I was quite taken with Soccer Mommy and her band, at the time....
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Quite a few of my friends and people I know went to see Dave Matthews at Nissan . . . so I got to the experience the show from parking lot to encore without even being there, from so many photos and videos of whole songs from various sections of the venue. I have always wanted to go to a DM show, but in my jam band days, we were always told to stay away from that Patagonia Rock Scene. I do miss going to a pavilion / lawn show, though, with the parking lot hanging out and having to pay so much money while inside.
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You drove to Bristow to hang in a parking lot with DMB fans...
Did you spot Yada?
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re-read his post. He got the experience from his friends social-media posts (which apparently included parking lot fun through the encore). He was smart enough not to go, but unfortunately not smart enough not to watch the social media posts.
You drove to Bristow to hang in a parking lot with DMB fans...
Did you spot Yada?
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It's funny . . . because, it's true.
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Wolftrap last night
A hot show both literally and figuratively (both Michelle and Stuart mentioned the humidity)
The best show I've seen there since Wilco in 2017.
Very lively crowd, for a change-most people around me were dancing in their seats!
Enjoyed Los Bitchos.
Although I prefer Japanese Breakfast's earlier, less polished material, I thought the band sounded great. Michelle plays a mean gong and actually had a tasty guitar solo toward the end of her set.
Pleasantly surprised with the length of B & S's set. Wasn't expecting what was basically a full set from them. Stuart was quite active, climbing up some speakers and walking along the railing of the pit to get closer to the crowd. Arab Strap was transcendent.
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Post Art Show Banter edition but there was music involved so...
We went to the Hirshhorn yesterday primarily for the Kusama infinity rooms, but also went through the Laurie Anderson exhibit...
anyways, the Infinity rooms are neat but waiting at least 45 minutes to spend a couple minutes in both rooms doesn't seem like it was worthy of all the hype from a couple years ago.. i guess it the Gram crowd driving all the fuss..
However, the Laurie Anderson exhibit is well worth the visit it touches on all over her multimedia oriented career in the arts. Wish we had gone through it prior to waiting in line for the Kusama as it was little overwhelming to take everything in, especially the room with all the thoughts painted on the floor and walls. But, if your a fan of any of her work go check it...
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Billy Strings Sunday in Baltimore. Quick recap- he is really good. I will see him again in Asheville and at The Anthem.
I still prefer Guided By Voices and other rock bands.
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#StringsHead
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#StrungOut
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7 Second/Circle Jerks - Black cat 7/12
Both bands were in somewhat heavy rotation at the half pipe I used to hang out as a teen. I genuinely liked 7 Seconds, but they were a little more of a periphery band, I always felt they owed a lot of debt to Minor Threat in the sound and message, but that unity crap sometimes just got on my nerves and was contrary to the Nihilist-teen-hatch image I was attempting to go for (but other times, I really dug that part of the scene, so contradictions a plenty)
Now the jerks, they were everywhere. Thrasher, bones brigade vids, Repo man cameo and soundtrack, The Decline of Western Civilization and countless punk compilations.
I remember hearing Question Authority on the NYU radio station program call Crucial Chaos (just saw it's still going!)…100 miles away in suburban long island and can honestly say it changed me. I was into the Clash and the Pistols by that point, but that music didn't have the same urgency and connection of the American hardcore scene. That show I would tape and study those recording like an archeologist at a dig site. Sadly I saw very few live shows of this genre in that era and they were all happening just a train ride away in NYC :( Will never forgive my teen self for that transgression.
The crowd…well as you can imagine, it was a lot of 50+ year old white dudes, but there was a fair amount of female representation as well and I saw quite a few teens mucking it up in the mosh pit. First thing was the t-shirts worn by the audience were a vintage T-shirt lovers wet dream. Bands from that era: bad brains, Dead Kennedys, DRI, Misfits, Cro-Mags, Black Flag, Anthrax and even a few baseball caps with the turned up rim with Suicidal on them. I got there shortly before 7 Seconds started. Was a fun set and I knew a few of the tunes and the crowd just ate it up and sang along just about to everyone, quite a little furious mosh pit going…with BC staff policing, but mostly so people didn't get hurt or attempt to stage dive. The closed with their seminal cover of 99 red balloons
When keith and co took the stage the crowd was ready for it. Greg and Zander were there, but Lucky was not on the kit, instead they had with Queens of the Stone Age drummer Joey Castillo, who was fantastic. It's crazy this show was supposed to happen over 2 years ago and multiple reschedules due to covid. This was originally supposed to be the 40th anniversary of the Group Sex album (clocking in at 15 mins total!) but because all the delays, it was actually now the 40th anny of Wild In The Streets (when they got signed to EMI) Keith did explain that they were going to play 30+ songs, but since they were now senior citizens, they were going to 4-5 song 'blocks' and then in between they would catch their breath and be a lot of banter. He also stated many times he was NOT going to play wonderful (which is good as that was when the shitty recordings started) but we did end up getting a few from that album and VI Kinda wish Keith had a few more good stories in his pocket, because most of the banter was "we were going to cut this song from this block, but X said we gotta keep it" and that kinda got old. He also said early on, we are not playing any of that metal cross over shit we did, that stuff is crap an I'm embarrassed (that goodness)I'm sure he had a boatloads of stories he could have shared rather than that.
So many 'hits' and was so glad to catch them do a decent job belting out songs that were made to be played by and for teens. Was fun to watch some of these clearly very old dudes having a blast in the pit along with kids who very much could have been the grandchildren of the original fans. Have always wanted to catch them live, so was nice to finally hear Question Authority, Wild in the Streets, When Shit hits the Fan (although I really wanted to hear the acoustic version from Repo Man), Coup d'Etat, I Wanna Destroy You, Wasted, I don't care and Live Fast Die Young (little ironic at this point)
Dropped some cash at the merch table and I left a tip and the guy gave me a cool gig poster!
Would surely catch the jerks again
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Nice dude! That sounds like a good time!
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apparently Ian was at the show, as there is a pic of him with the band backstage
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Kevin can confirm
7 Second Black cat 7/12
I always felt they owed a lot of debt to Minor Threat in the sound and message
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I’ve been friends with this cat since I was 20 and he was 19.
We live on opposite sides of the country and we have both been on many amazing adventures but when all is said and done, I know I can count on him for truth, wisdom and inspiration and I know many in this world know what I’m saying to be true.
I am happy and honored to call him a dear friend.
-kev's facebook feed
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Jackson Browne at Pier 6 now MECU pavilion. Good show, he sounded great, the fops in the crowd were happy with setlist and performance, as was I.
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Kidz Bop Kids
Hot, more fun than expected, shortest beer lines than any concert I've ever attended, longest fresh lemonade lines than any concert I've ever attended, Jiffy Lube isn't terrible when ticket sales are approximately at 20% capacity.
Highlights: applebees on a date night song, old town road, shut up and dance with me, and Peaches
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I wonder how much Space paid for his last minute tickets to this.
Kidz Bop Kids
Hot, more fun than expected, shortest beer lines than any concert I've ever attended, longest fresh lemonade lines than any concert I've ever attended, Jiffy Lube isn't terrible when ticket sales are approximately at 20% capacity.
Highlights: applebees on a date night song, old town road, shut up and dance with me, and Peaches
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Why isn't every band just Phish?
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Adrian Belew at The Grey Eagle in Asheville. Cool little venue- Belew is truly a guitar hero and virtuoso, but show wasn't as good as last 2 times I saw him. Just too much emphasis on the new unreleased album, and an acoustic set...why? When he unleashes the power trio it is impressive. Give me the Belew era King Crimson songs all day. No word on Belew/Harrison Remain in Light tour but he had some nice stories about Frank Zappa and David Bowie.
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Why isn't every band just Phish?
Can confirm.
EpiQ
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Why isn't every band just Phish?
because there aren't enough drugs to make everyone think they're good.
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Why isn't every band just Phish?
because there aren't enough drugs to make everyone think they're good.
Classic sweetcell
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Tweezer! 54 minutes long!
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I hadn't been back to Merriweather since forever (Dear Jerry 2015?), and I hadn't seen Phish since 1994. I grew up on the lawn at Merriweather and I know I'm late to the game on this one, but the improvements are stunning. Such a good experience. And I'm kicking myself for waiting 26 (!) years to see Phish again. Excellent show, though I knew 0% of the songs...I think the 94 show was mostly from Junta!
Anyways, I'll be back to the venue and back to seeing Phish!
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I don’t think I have been back since this amazing night where I was in the pit.
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-cure/2016/merriweather-post-pavilion-columbia-md-33fe54d1.html
Just have to shake my head at the embarrassment of riches in the set list
I had tickets to a show in 2020 but it got postponed. I hope to be back for the New Order/ Pet Shop Boys
It takes something really special to get me out there cause it’s a haul from Arlington
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I don’t think I have been back since this amazing night where I was in the pit.
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-cure/2016/merriweather-post-pavilion-columbia-md-33fe54d1.html
Just have to shake my head at the embarrassment of riches in the set list
I had tickets to a show in 2020 but it got postponed. I hope to be back for the New Order/ Pet Shop Boys
It takes something really special to get me out there cause it’s a haul from Arlington
I wish I had remembered the New Order?PSB show when I was booking a vacation I'm taking in September. Oh well.
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Nada Surf. Arrowbrook Park, Herndon, 7/30. Nice preshow writeup here:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/music/2022/07/26/nada-surf-free-concert-va/
So how did Nada Surf get booked to play a free show at soccer field in Herndon? Apparently, Jack (Can't recall his last name or job title for Fairfax County), a 71 year old guy in khakis, is a big Nada Surf fan. At their show at U Street Music Hall in 2014, he approached Matthew Caws at the merch table and asked him "Would you ever consider playing a show at a park in Fairfax County?" Matthew referred him to their manager. He approached Matthew with the same question at the next four DC Nada Surf shows. "To his credit, Matthew never said "No."" And this year, the stars finally alligned.
I was happy to see that Daniel shed his ever-present leather jacket in the 85 degree heat, even if he still puffed on his unlit cigarette/joint. Unlike those of us who try not to go too musch higher than the weight of our youth, Matthew is one of those people who look like they will wither away as they age. And Ira looks like he will never age. Nothing too unpredictable about the set. Try did a fine cover of "Where is My Mind?" They omitted "Blankest Year" so as not to offend the Karens and many little Karens and Carls in the crowd. Sound was not bad, and the crowd was pretty respectful.
I'm pretty sure that this show set the record for most audience members in obvious need of knee replacement surgery for any indie rock show I've ever been to.
Thank you to Jack and Nada Surf for giving the FREEley's a great night of music!
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Geez didn’t you just get back from vacation?
Well…congratulations I guess…
I am weird… I haven’t really enjoyed a vacation since I was 18.
Many work trips I took when I was in my 20s and 30s were like vacations though
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This is a good review. Thanks
Where is the lovely Linda’s review sidetrend?!? Or where you on vacation
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I don’t think I have been back since this amazing night where I was in the pit.
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-cure/2016/merriweather-post-pavilion-columbia-md-33fe54d1.html
Just have to shake my head at the embarrassment of riches in the set list
I had tickets to a show in 2020 but it got postponed. I hope to be back for the New Order/ Pet Shop Boys
It takes something really special to get me out there cause it’s a haul from Arlington
I wish I had remembered the New Order?PSB show when I was booking a vacation I'm taking in September. Oh well.
Paging Julian's assistant.
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Geez didn’t you just get back from vacation?
Well…congratulations I guess…
I am weird… I haven’t really enjoyed a vacation since I was 18.
Many work trips I took when I was in my 20s and 30s were like vacations though
Yes, just got back from vacation. I've got Facebook friends who seem to always be on vacation. Sor for once, i'm being them.
This is an additional once in a lifetime trip just with my brother. My wife and I backpacked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon 20 years ago this summer. I wanted to go back at some point, she didn't, and my brother had never been. So I convinced him to do a brothers hiking trip that wil also include hikes around Sedona and up in Zion.
Mt wife and I did that trip around July 4 2002. It was hot AF at the bottom of the Canyon. When we got to the bottom, we literally had to lay in the stream the rest of the day to cool off. Hopefully our late September trip won't be so bad (and we're not going all the way to the bottom.)
Anyway, hope you make it to that show. I seem to recall you're a big fan of both bands.
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This is a good review. Thanks
Where is the lovely Linda’s review sidetrend?!? Or where you on vacation
both. But it sold out fairly quickly, the NPR effect?
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Nada Surf. Arrowbrook Park, Herndon, 7/30. Nice preshow writeup here:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/music/2022/07/26/nada-surf-free-concert-va/
So how did Nada Surf get booked to play a free show at soccer field in Herndon? Apparently, Jack (Can't recall his last name or job title for Fairfax County), a 71 year old guy in khakis, is a big Nada Surf fan. At their show at U Street Music Hall in 2014, he approached Matthew Caws at the merch table and asked him "Would you ever consider playing a show at a park in Fairfax County?" Matthew referred him to their manager. He approached Matthew with the same question at the next four DC Nada Surf shows. "To his credit, Matthew never said "No."" And this year, the stars finally alligned.
I was happy to see that Daniel shed his ever-present leather jacket in the 85 degree heat, even if he still puffed on his unlit cigarette/joint. Unlike those of us who try not to go too musch higher than the weight of our youth, Matthew is one of those people who look like they will wither away as they age. And Ira looks like he will never age. Nothing too unpredictable about the set. Try did a fine cover of "Where is My Mind?" They omitted "Blankest Year" so as not to offend the Karens and many little Karens and Carls in the crowd. Sound was not bad, and the crowd was pretty respectful.
I'm pretty sure that this show set the record for most audience members in obvious need of knee replacement surgery for any indie rock show I've ever been to.
Thank you to Jack and Nada Surf for giving the FREEley's a great night of music!
Awesome recap. Love Nada Surf. What a great group of guys.
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Turned up at Rage tonite. A The Director cameo was made. Hell of a night for a band I don’t really care about but put on one hell of a show that I turned up deciding to attend minutes before RTJ went on. Wild night.
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Turned up at Rage tonite. A The Director cameo was made. Hell of a night for a band I don’t really care about but put on one hell of a show that I turned up deciding to attend minutes before RTJ went on. Wild night.
Litty
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Went to see Franz Ferdinand for the first time since their Strathmore show in 2013, with of course the FFS detour show at Lincoln.
Anyways, I thought the band was pretty fired up last night and were a bit more raucous then usual. Due in part to their new drummer Audrey Tait who was really driving the band. Didn't realize that the new guitarist and keyboard player had been with the band since the Always Ascending album. Setlist was very solid it was of course a greatest hits tour and the audience went mental for "Take Me Out".
Great show and the band are enjoying playing live and hopefully we'll get more albums along the lines of "Always Ascending" and "Right Words, Right Action" both of which I'm more likely to listen to at this point then their early ones...
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Did Space get a $.99 day of the show ticket, and drink free beer from half empty beer cups "left on the bar" by concert-goers?
Went to see Franz Ferdinand for the first time since their Strathmore show in 2013, with of course the FFS detour show at Lincoln.
Anyways, I thought the band was pretty fired up last night and were a bit more raucous then usual. Due in part to their new drummer Audrey Tait who was really driving the band. Didn't realize that the new guitarist and keyboard player had been with the band since the Always Ascending album. Setlist was very solid it was of course a greatest hits tour and the audience went mental for "Take Me Out".
Great show and the band are enjoying playing live and hopefully we'll get more albums along the lines of "Always Ascending" and "Right Words, Right Action" both of which I'm more likely to listen to at this point then their early ones...
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Did Space get a $.99 day of the show ticket, and drink free beer from half empty beer cups "left on the bar" by concert-goers?
Went to see Franz Ferdinand for the first time since their Strathmore show in 2013, with of course the FFS detour show at Lincoln.
Anyways, I thought the band was pretty fired up last night and were a bit more raucous then usual. Due in part to their new drummer Audrey Tait who was really driving the band. Didn't realize that the new guitarist and keyboard player had been with the band since the Always Ascending album. Setlist was very solid it was of course a greatest hits tour and the audience went mental for "Take Me Out".
Great show and the band are enjoying playing live and hopefully we'll get more albums along the lines of "Always Ascending" and "Right Words, Right Action" both of which I'm more likely to listen to at this point then their early ones...
possibly the band did stop the show early on mid song because a fight broke out in the crowd... someone was clearly heard to say "he hit me first", followed by the crowd chanting "throw them out".. band then deftly picked up mid song to finish it..
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One of the best crowds I have seen in recent memory at 930. People were into it!!
Alex is a great frontman. I thought they sounded fantastic.
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someone was clearly heard to say "he hit me first"
I didn't even know my big sister was in town ;)
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It was difficult not to have a great time at Chrysalis Stage Saturday night. Lovely weather and a nice, comfortable, hassle-free venue in the woods. Quite impressed. My introductory live Goose experience was a positive one. There's a lot hype about the band of late. Would I go on tour with them? No. Would I see them on consective nights? No. Would I see them again? Possibly, under the right circumstances. The singer/guitarist and singer/keyboardist are extremely talented and well versed in funk, blues, jazz, jamband, folk-rock, as well as mainstream rock (they covered Love is a Battlefield on Saturday). Most songs included extended, somewhat aimless improvision that at times recalled Whipping post era Allmans, Hancock/Headhunters period jazz/funk, Edgar Winter, etc. Couldn't quite catch the lyrics until they started the second set off with Earthling or Alien and then I heard too much.
Once again, loved the venue and look forward to catching more shows there.
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So? How was Waters?!?
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How was Waters?!?
preachy.
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When I went to see the Wall shows, twice, at MCI . . . tickets were so hard to get, and expensive. There was no stubbing the day of, there was no, moving down to better seats. That should say everything, about what Waters is selling now.
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Waters was the best I've seen him out of maybe 4 tours? He politely invited people who didn't like his politics to fuck off, which I appreciated. Can't say I agree with him 100%, but if you go see him, you know what you're in for.
The very talkative lady sitting behind me proudly proclaimed that she was well connected in the music industry, and even has a friend who works at the 900 club.
yeah
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and even has a friend who works at the 900 club.
is that the 930 Televangelist non-profit
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^wow, did seth lose some weight?
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Anyone see Burning Spear? Any reviews?
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Didn’t go. Game time decision wasn’t feeling well also $50…
Reviews have been good with the understanding he is nearing on 80.
I think I decided I am just not going to get to see him..
Spear is now touring Europe
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Last show seeing Lee Scratch Perry was just embarrassing. Had to walk out about 1/2 way through. I rarely leave a show early. He was just too old and out of it.
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Last show seeing Lee Scratch Perry was just embarrassing. Had to walk out about 1/2 way through. I rarely leave a show early. He was just too old and out of it.
I felt that way about Dylan like 12 years ago.
/ducks/
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Enjoyed The Decemberists last night, who are always great live but for me it’s sort of down to the setlist.. i.e. them doing the entirety of “Hazards Of Love” the last time we saw them in 2009 made me grumpy..
I also favor their short poppier songs, verses their long prog rock leaning songs..
Last night they were digging deep into catalog with a wide ranging show, maybe a bit more of the overblown stuff then songs like “16 Military Wives” my fav tune by them.
But, their newest touring band member Lizzy Ellison has an amazing voice that worked really well on “The Wanting Comes in Waves / Repaid”.
Still bummed about cancellation of the Short Songs/Long Songs your.. would love another chance to attend a song short show..
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Still bummed about cancellation of the Short Songs/Long Songs your.. would love another chance to attend a song short show..
Was thinking about this tour the other day. Had tickets to both. Imagine those sets would have been incredible as it was back in their heyday.
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Enjoyed The Decemberists show last night. I actually enjoyed the heavier longer songs the most- The Infanta, Severed, Rusalka. Thought the crowd was pretty lame and subdued (Wolf Trap crowds?). Agree the back up singer was amazing.
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Enjoyed The Decemberists show last night. I actually enjoyed the heavier longer songs the most- The Infanta, Severed, Rusalka. Thought the crowd was pretty lame and subdued (Wolf Trap crowds? Decemberists Crowds). Agree the back up singer was amazing.
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Still bummed about cancellation of the Short Songs/Long Songs your.. would love another chance to attend a song short show..
Was thinking about this tour the other day. Had tickets to both. Imagine those sets would have been incredible as it was back in their heyday.
Indeed. Still have the poster for those nights. I believe they cancelled because of Jenny's ill health. She seems to have recovered nicely.
For me last nights show, boiled down to two words- Crane Wife. Love that song- especially when they performed it at Merriweather back in 2007 with the BSO- glorious. Without that song, the performance/song selection was just ok.
Where i was sitting the crowd was attentive and quite perky- even some dancing in the aisles.
I recently puchased Colin's cover collection- enjoying the Kinks tunes in particular...
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Anyone see Burning Spear? Any reviews?
My friend went last night and said it was amazing... bummed I didn't muster up the energy to get there last month.
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One of the most raucous crowds i've ever seen last night for Lorde. She has cultivated quite the following. Put on a great show. Really took advantage of the room in order to deliver a theatrical experience.
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One of the most raucous crowds i've ever seen last night for Lorde. She has cultivated quite the following. Put on a great show. Really took advantage of the room in order to deliver a theatrical experience.
Nice!
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Whitlows has reopened right by the club
By 11 they had stopped serving. Kind of useless.
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Heedfest 11 - Dayton, OH
Heedfest is technically from Thursday night to Sunday afternoon. My group was only there for Friday night and all day Saturday. We drove from Columbia, MD area to Dayton. It's a long drive but pretty easy-prob 8 hours plus rest/recharging time.
My observations (not in any specific order of importance):
1. First thing to notice is GBV band members including Bob are at every gathering (at least Friday through Sunday). They are easily approachable and will talk to you if you choose to initiate. I only talked to Bobby Bare, Jr. for a few minutes, although if I was an outgoing person, there was plenty of opportunity to talk with Bob and get a picture with him. Mark Shue seems like a genuinely fun, enthusiastic and nice guy.
2. Whole vibe is like a family reunion, where you don't really know anybody but most have a least 1 thing in common - an unreasonable fondness for GBV.
3. I sort of felt like an imposter as I was most likely the least fanatical and knowledgeable person there about all things Bob. That being said most people there seemed to have a deep musical knowledge and appreciation for good music. Everyone was really nice, welcoming and sharing. People wearing artists tee shirts were a good starting point for striking up conversation. Spoke with guy with Tommy Keene teeshirt who was at same show from the 80's where Tommy opened for The Replacements. Ends up he was friends with Tommy. Spoke with people who dug the Feelies, The Call, The Kinks, and other fans of cool groups.
4. The crowd was about 250 people. Mix of Dayton people who had direct connection to Bob and the band; members and friends of the tribute bands, and people traveling to Dayton (couple of people from Australia made the trip).
5. Main day was held at Polish grounds which was probably built in the 50's and hasn't changed since. It is held outdoors with various places providing cover which is good cause it rained most of day.
6. Plenty of beer (not just miller lite), alcohol. Weed and weed edible products were available if you sought them out, although the brownies ended up being a little too much for some Heedfesters apparently.
7. Bob and band did not play at all.
8. Whether the cover bands were very good, good, mediocre or just bad didn't matter. The bands had fun, the crowd loved them and sang almost every song played.
9. Plenty of food provided which was pretty good and helped soak up consumed beers.
10. Dayton sucks and is a depressing place. We stayed at hotel that was blocked for the festival. Nothing happening in Dayton, no one around and not much to do. Seems like a very depressed midwest city. Hotel was the Renaissance and it was run down and old.
11. Some people made buttons, key chains and other swag that they handed out to people.
12. Some GBV fans are just annoying and a little too over the top in their need to show their fandom. This is probably their best opportunity to shine, and they realize it. Luckily not that many people fell into this category.
13. Plenty of really cool door prizes were given out (I struck out).
14. Friday night at the Yellow Cab Tavern they played La La Land- new album coming out in January which sounded great. Also played a new non-album singles compilation album coming out in the next few weeks -Scalping The Guru.
15. They did have a merch table set up with tee shirts and other items, which I heard they haven't done in the past. That was a nice bonus.
16. Will I go again?...ask me in 6 months. If it was closer, I would probably go again.
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I sat for nearly an hour in Baltimore traffic OTW to the Mountain Goats due to massive road closures. Apparently some bike race with 46 finishers shut down the entire Inner Harbor and good chunks of Maryland for much of the day....SMH. At least 20,000 runners show up for the Baltimore marathon...
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Heedfest 11 - Dayton, OH
Heedfest is technically from Thursday night to Sunday afternoon. My group was only there for Friday night and all day Saturday. We drove from Columbia, MD area to Dayton. It's a long drive but pretty easy-prob 8 hours plus rest/recharging time.
My observations (not in any specific order of importance):
1. First thing to notice is GBV band members including Bob are at every gathering (at least Friday through Sunday). They are easily approachable and will talk to you if you choose to initiate. I only talked to Bobby Bare, Jr. for a few minutes, although if I was an outgoing person, there was plenty of opportunity to talk with Bob and get a picture with him. Mark Shue seems like a genuinely fun, enthusiastic and nice guy.
2. Whole vibe is like a family reunion, where you don't really know anybody but most have a least 1 thing in common - an unreasonable fondness for GBV.
3. I sort of felt like an imposter as I was most likely the least fanatical and knowledgeable person there about all things Bob. That being said most people there seemed to have a deep musical knowledge and appreciation for good music. Everyone was really nice, welcoming and sharing. People wearing artists tee shirts were a good starting point for striking up conversation. Spoke with guy with Tommy Keene teeshirt who was at same show from the 80's where Tommy opened for The Replacements. Ends up he was friends with Tommy. Spoke with people who dug the Feelies, The Call, The Kinks, and other fans of cool groups.
4. The crowd was about 250 people. Mix of Dayton people who had direct connection to Bob and the band; members and friends of the tribute bands, and people traveling to Dayton (couple of people from Australia made the trip).
5. Main day was held at Polish grounds which was probably built in the 50's and hasn't changed since. It is held outdoors with various places providing cover which is good cause it rained most of day.
6. Plenty of beer (not just miller lite), alcohol. Weed and weed edible products were available if you sought them out, although the brownies ended up being a little too much for some Heedfesters apparently.
7. Bob and band did not play at all.
8. Whether the cover bands were very good, good, mediocre or just bad didn't matter. The bands had fun, the crowd loved them and sang almost every song played.
9. Plenty of food provided which was pretty good and helped soak up consumed beers.
10. Dayton sucks and is a depressing place. We stayed at hotel that was blocked for the festival. Nothing happening in Dayton, no one around and not much to do. Seems like a very depressed midwest city. Hotel was the Renaissance and it was run down and old.
11. Some people made buttons, key chains and other swag that they handed out to people.
12. Some GBV fans are just annoying and a little too over the top in their need to show their fandom. This is probably their best opportunity to shine, and they realize it. Luckily not that many people fell into this category.
13. Plenty of really cool door prizes were given out (I struck out).
14. Friday night at the Yellow Cab Tavern they played La La Land- new album coming out in January which sounded great. Also played a new non-album singles compilation album coming out in the next few weeks -Scalping The Guru.
15. They did have a merch table set up with tee shirts and other items, which I heard they haven't done in the past. That was a nice bonus.
16. Will I go again?...ask me in 6 months. If it was closer, I would probably go again.
This sounds fantastic. I hope to go soon…
Do old GBV band members also show?
I can’t believe people would come from Australia! They must be doing their walkabout thing….
Bummer to hear about Dayton but not surprising…a lot of America is like that…
I think Heedfest is a fundraiser for Dayton….
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Spiritualized - 9.8.22
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Pre show Dinner at Rooster and Owl was a solid 9.375/10. Definitely the best value high end meal in the city... Can't be beat for price and quality IMO.
Highlights included
- WATERMELON manchego | serrano ham | marcona almonds
- PEACH SALAD | feta | almonds | anchovy vinaigrette
- CUCUMBER SPIRALS pickled fresno | garlic crunch | tahini
- SHRIMP TARTINE Gulf shrimp | sourdough | Sungold tomato jus
- KING TRUMPET NOODLES zha jiang sauce | daikon | cucumber
- SCALLOPS cilantro | coconut-carrot curry | puffed forbidden rice
Showtime on 9:30.com - 8:30pm, actual showtime was 9pm (first time that's happened in a while)
Damn, everytime I see this band I'm blown away. Thankful somehow the lord has kept Spaceman on earth. Other than a brief thank you at the very end, not a word was said... Back up singers, two guitars, keys, bass, drummer (i have no clue how he even breaks even). Place was booming. And like all great 930 shows, It was probably 60/70% filled, if that. The show focused primarily on recent material.
I forgot my birthday cupcake.
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Spectrum > Spiritualized
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Infantile
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Spectrum > Spiritualized
you forgot to login to your killsally account.
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Spiritualized - 9.8.22
Showtime on 9:30.com - 8:30pm, actual showtime was 9pm (first time that's happened in a while)
Damn, everytime I see this band I'm blown away. Thankful somehow the lord has kept Spaceman on earth. Other than a brief thank you at the very end, not a word was said... Back up singers, two guitars, keys, bass, drummer (i have no clue how he even breaks even). Place was booming. And like all great 930 shows, It was probably 60/70% filled, if that. The show focused primarily on recent material.
I forgot my birthday cupcake.
my first Spiritualized show and they did sound great
wasn't fully prepared for the Sun-ra-like psychedelic jams, but they were rocking
I like how the band forms a semi circle and faces each other
Not 100% sure what that third guitarist role was?
but loved how the guitarist had a mike with a harmonica glued to it, never used it for singing
as yada said...was perfect capacity show (I'm sure the band would love sold out, but really not that much fun at the 9:30 anymore)
So I spotted the Asian-Yada, but not the real one, I think he had his dreads tucked in for this show
Every person I met was on drugs, the bartenders must hate working that show as the water was moving
Someone collapsed and slammed their head on the floor durring the final minute of the last song up front on stage right
my friend thinks that's why they left the stage, but I think he hardly noticed, although he was pointed that direction
was a little bummed they went on at 9 as the person I went with wanted to get there early and showed up at 7:30 and no opening act
entry was nice and like pre covid time
No vax check
No metal detectors
the did have me empty my pockets to which I showed the guy a bag of weed, some edibles and my dug out...and he was like 'thanks, have a good show'
I always forget to get my birthday cupcake...2023 is the year I get the cupcake!
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Spectrum > Spiritualized
you forgot to login to your killsally account.
I dunno. Spectum looks pretty good to me.
https://spectrumband.net/
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Spiritualized - 9.8.22
Showtime on 9:30.com - 8:30pm, actual showtime was 9pm (first time that's happened in a while)
Damn, everytime I see this band I'm blown away. Thankful somehow the lord has kept Spaceman on earth. Other than a brief thank you at the very end, not a word was said... Back up singers, two guitars, keys, bass, drummer (i have no clue how he even breaks even). Place was booming. And like all great 930 shows, It was probably 60/70% filled, if that. The show focused primarily on recent material.
I forgot my birthday cupcake.
my first Spiritualized show and they did sound great
wasn't fully prepared for the Sun-ra-like psychedelic jams, but they were rocking
I like how the band forms a semi circle and faces each other
Not 100% sure what that third guitarist role was?
but loved how the guitarist had a mike with a harmonica glued to it, never used it for singing
as yada said...was perfect capacity show (I'm sure the band would love sold out, but really not that much fun at the 9:30 anymore)
So I spotted the Asian-Yada, but not the real one, I think he had his dreads tucked in for this show
Every person I met was on drugs, the bartenders must hate working that show as the water was moving
Someone collapsed and slammed their head on the floor durring the final minute of the last song up front on stage right
my friend thinks that's why they left the stage, but I think he hardly noticed, although he was pointed that direction
was a little bummed they went on at 9 as the person I went with wanted to get there early and showed up at 7:30 and no opening act
entry was nice and like pre covid time
No vax check
No metal detectors
the did have me empty my pockets to which I showed the guy a bag of weed, some edibles and my dug out...and he was like 'thanks, have a good show'
I always forget to get my birthday cupcake...2023 is the year I get the cupcake!
Damn... 730pm. What'd you do for 1.5 hrs? we walked in at 8pm and it was still empty. I think that's why they bumped the time back. Didn't seem too druggy from my perspective last night, but I did take a gander a few times to see if I could spot you.
I was in my usual back of floor spot, leaning right on the wall in front of the SBD.
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Damn... 730pm. What'd you do for 1.5 hrs? we walked in at 8pm and it was still empty. I think that's why they bumped the time back. Didn't seem too druggy from my perspective last night, but I did take a gander a few times to see if I could spot you.
I was in my usual back of floor spot, leaning right on the wall in front of the SBD.
well, I left and came back (as it was so nice out) around 8:15 (thinking they were going on at 8:30), but by then the double dose of edibles was starting to kick in, so I was less bored
True, didn't seem too druggy I agree, but the guy I was with knows a lot of people
the first was like, you guys want some srooms and the second guy we meet was like "The molly is kicking in, don't tell my wife"
only people I talked to
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Spectrum > Spiritualized
I've used their Internet and it's kinda Meh, but YMMV
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Every person I met was on drugs
the first was like, you guys want some srooms and the second guy we meet was like "The molly is kicking in, don't tell my wife"
only people I talked to
i don't want to get all Quant TA on you, but n=2 isn't a representative sample for a population of (1200 * ((0.60+0.70) /2)) = 780.
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Pedantic
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Every person I met was on drugs
the first was like, you guys want some srooms and the second guy we meet was like "The molly is kicking in, don't tell my wife"
only people I talked to
i don't want to get all Quant TA on you, but n=2 isn't a representative sample for a population of (1200 * ((0.60+0.70) /2)) = 780.
Let's be clear, I only met two people at the club...so everyone I met was
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Shame show > Roxy Music (I'm assuming).
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Shame show > Roxy Music (I'm assuming).
Wrong.
I snagged some Roxy tickets from Stubhub Thursday. $35 for 2, including fees.. Section 403, Row B. Later in the same day, I saw tickets in the same row, 2 for $20. We wuz robbed!
Friday, my wife was inexplicably singing "Give a Little Bit" by Supertramp....which she later explained she was doing because they used it in the movie Daddy's Home, which was also the name of St Vicent's latest album.
So we went to dinner (the actual pricey item of the night, though not high end four course pricey) and parked for free 15 minutes from the venue. Free street parking. Sort of ghetto thoguht still northwest; but I'm from Virginia, we had our handgun in my wife's handbag. We walked to the venue, arriving right before St Vincent's set time and that's where the fun began. It was then that we found out that the Verizon Center no longer permits women's handbags.
We were pointed to a row of lockers on the side of the venue. Our choice was to get a locker or walk back to the car (and miss St. Vincent. And be in the ghetto without our handgun.) My wife protested that she wanted to go home, but I told her that was not an option. So we paid for the locker rental, about the same price that I had paid for a ticket. It was fun watching all of the other elderlies fumbing with their phones, tryng to figure out the locker system. We made our way back to the gates, my wife now carrying a small wallet thingy. "See, now that's the type of bag you need" mansplained an elderly man to his elderly partner in her four inch fuck me pumps, pointing to my wife's wallet thingy.
I have bought Ticketmaster tickets on Stubhub and had no problems before. I'm not sure how the technology works, but it's always worked. When we got to the front of the line, the worker could only get one of my tickets to scan. And that took some effort. When the second ticket wouldn't scan (long line of angry elderlies behind us), he sugggested I turn the brightness up on my phone. In doing so, I somehow lost where the ticket were. When I went to reopen the tickets, I kept getting an "Oops, something went wrong" error. After struggling with it for a long while, he pointed me to the box office, saying they could help straighten it out. At this point my wife again asked if we could just go home, and I again informed her we could not because this was Roxy Fucking Music, and headed to the box office window.
There I encounted many other hapless elderlies also having ticket problems. Why right in front of me was Nick Lowe, in the flesh, having ticket problems. Wait, that's not Nick Lowe, it's my neighbor who looks like Nick Lowe. But wait, that's my Nick Lowe lookalike neighbor, but he has a different wife. Wait, maybe that's not my neightbor either. Turns out it was Kosmo. So I explain my ticket troubles to the box office woman, who begins speaking in Ticketmaster language, which doesn't make sense to my feeble monolingual brain. At some point my wife has enough, and goes and stands in the corner. After a few more minutes of solo phone fumbling, I am finally able to get it to display the tickets again. If only it were asa easy to pull up concert tickets on my phone as it is to pull up MILF porn. So we head back to the turnstyle.
And the same thing happens. Only one ticket will scan. Angry elderlies roll their phacoemulsification affected eyes, and here we go again.The orginal guy we dealt with was no longer anywhere to be found, this time we're working with a woman. I explain very sweetly that we've already been to the box office and through the line once and maybe the one ticket isn't scanning because it has already been scanned once. Thank goodness she took pity on us an let us in. She even felt so sorry for us that she told me that for all my trouble, they were upgrading us from Section 403 to Section 109. SCORE!
We stopped and peed (good god did i have to pee by that point, should not have gone for the smaller preshow beer, not the 20 ounce German beer) and got our new tickets, and found our seats. Unfortunately we had missed several St Vincent songs, and she's was 50% of the reason I wanted to endure all of this pain...
St. Vincent was great. Ny wife commented that he dancers/backup singers probably caused some elderlies to get boners that they hadn't seen in years. I can't say she was wrong.
Roxy Music then played. Right before they went on, the PA played "Rubberband Man" by the Spinners. My first time seeing them. Roxy, not the Spinners. Haven't seen them either. Yes, Ferry's voice was shot, let's get that out of the way. But everything else was awesome. The guitarist and sax guy just killed it. The visuals were great. Ferry still had all of his hair. Right before they went on, an elderly went running through our aisle, barrelling over people. Too much preshow Michelob Ultra, I reckon.
By the middle of the set, elderly Michelob guy was up dancing with his friends and talking up a loud racket with them. The music mostly drowned them out for us, but at that point an elderly guy directly in front of them had had enough. He turned around, during a quiet number, and started screaming at Senior Michelob to "Shut up, shut up, shut up." I'm sure Hatch heard it up in the 400's and Julian heard it down in the you get a free blowjob with these ticket prices section. And on and on, just completely lost it. Senior Michelob first started to argue back "It's a concert, dude!" (Really, that's your argument? Talking loudly is appropriate behavior for a concert? Go back to your hockey game, Mic.) Senior Lost It continued screaming at Senior Michelob until he became much more of a nuisance than the original distraction. Then people starting yellow at Senior Lost It "Shut up, Grampa, Shut up Grampa." Until finally Senior Lost It left the section. Poor guy.
I don't remember if that happened before or after my wife fell asleep, around the sixth song or so, drifting in an out of sleep the reast of the night. Roxy finished with "Jealous Guy," which of course prompted my wife to say how much she fucking hates John Lennon, and why didn't they do "Slave to Love?"
And then we filed out with the other elderlies to retrieve our handbags and headed home.
The next morning I went grocery shopping. The first two songs they played upon my walking into Giant were "Rubberband Man" and "Give a Little Bit." But that's another thread.
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There I encounted many other hapless elderlies also having ticket problems. Why right in front of me was Nick Lowe, in the flesh, having ticket problems. Wait, that's not Nick Lowe, it's my neighbor who looks like Nick Lowe. But wait, that's my Nick Lowe lookalike neighbor, but he has a different wife. Wait, maybe that's not my neightbor either. Turns out it was Kosmo.
Not sure what I like more...new band name: Hapless Elderlies or that Kosmo looks like Nick Lowe (on brand too)
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Shame did 6 new songs, while Roxy did a John Lennon cover instead of Virginia Plain. My vote is for Shame.
Shame show > Roxy Music (I'm assuming).
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Shame did 6 new songs, while Roxy did a John Lennon cover instead of Virginia Plain. My vote is for Shame.
Shame show > Roxy Music (I'm assuming).
Yeah, but my show actually had more Viagara boys.
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The clear bait of telling us he brought a handgun is a masterstroke by Mr. Freely.
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A+ read for a Monday morning dump. Thanks Space... but not convinced that it's not primarily plagiarism.
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There I encounted many other hapless elderlies also having ticket problems. Why right in front of me was Nick Lowe, in the flesh, having ticket problems. Wait, that's not Nick Lowe, it's my neighbor who looks like Nick Lowe. But wait, that's my Nick Lowe lookalike neighbor, but he has a different wife. Wait, maybe that's not my neightbor either. Turns out it was Kosmo.
Not sure what I like more...new band name: Hapless Elderlies or that Kosmo looks like Nick Lowe (on brand too)
never have i ever been confused with Nick Lowe, he has far better hair then I do...
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I bought a 400 level ticket for Roxy Music Friday morning for $15 ($9 + $6 in fees) on stubhub. Got moved down to the 100 level which were the $165 tickets. They closed off the 400 level and moved everyone down. 200 and 300 level were sparse. I bet there were well under 10K attendees, maybe more like 5-6K. Should have booked two nights at Anthem. But then again if they had done that, I may not have gone as I'm sure those tickets would have been $200+ and I'm a cheap bastard.
Regardless, show was excellent. Great graphics, great musicianship, great performance.
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I saw someone complain on The Twitter that apparently they eliminated one of the back floor sections and that their Section 3 seats got worse in return.
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I read an usher told a patron they sold 6000 tickets
Bad usher!
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I snagged some Roxy tickets from Stubhub Thursday. $35 for 2, including fees..
i thoroughly enjoyed reading this. i'm not the biggest roxy fan so hearing about everything else except the music worked for me.
but I'm from Virginia, we had our handgun in my wife's handbag.
i was initially shocked to learn y'all own a handgun.
but soon after that, i was consumed by the question: did you really think they'd let you into an arena, for a concert, with a gun? have you not been to an arena show since, say, 2001?
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I snagged some Roxy tickets from Stubhub Thursday. $35 for 2, including fees..
i thoroughly enjoyed reading this. i'm not the biggest roxy fan so hearing about everything else except the music worked for me.
but I'm from Virginia, we had our handgun in my wife's handbag.
i was initially shocked to learn y'all own a handgun.
but soon after that, i was consumed by the question: did you really think they'd let you into an arena, for a concert, with a gun? have you not been to an arena show since, say, 2001?
I was told you have to be a handgun owner to be able to vote in Virginia (Arlington excepted.) And I want to be able to vote.
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Wait I missed that
you showed up to a concert in dc with a handgun
I have a hard time believing you are THAT stupid…
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Wait I missed that
you showed up to a concert in dc with a handgun
I have a hard time believing you are THAT stupid…
A distant relative of Davy Crockett,[7] Charley was born in San Benito, Texas, United States.[8] The son of a single mother[9] with an older brother and sister, Crockett was raised in a trailer park in Los Fresnos, Texas.[7][10] His mother relocated the family to Dallas,[10] and Crockett spent the summer months with his uncle, who lived in the French Quarter of New Orleans.[11] Upon leaving high school at the age of 17, Crockett decided to travel with his guitar acquired by his mother from a pawn shop. Crockett noted "I taught myself how to play and started to write songs immediately, without any chord knowledge or anything. I didn't know what key I was in for 12 years, but my ear was really good, and I could play in any key and any chord. I just didn't know what it was."[9] His early musical influences came from hearing hip hop, and became fascinated with the samples used. Crockett said "I got into Curtis Mayfield through samples of his songs by other artists, and Nina Simone was through a sample. Even J. Cole, I was listening to a song of his ("Kenny Lofton"), and it was based on the sample from the Manhattans version of "Hurt".[8]
Crockett played music on the streets in the French Quarter of New Orleans and in Deep Ellum, Dallas as a teenager. Later he traveled further afield by hitchhiking and riding freight, and by 2009 he was busking in New York City.[11][7] As he improved his performance skills, Crockett organized a street band called the Trainrobbers, which caught the attention of a Manhattan-based representative for Sony Music. She signed the 26 years old Crockett to a two-year management contract, although he rejected a publishing deal.[9][11] Eventually tired of life on the streets and the pending expiration of the contract, Crockett relocated to Northern California, where he combined working on farms and communes with performing for three more years.[9][7][8] Crockett then existed on the streets in Paris, France, for a year, and briefly lived in Spain and Morocco.[12]
During these years, Crockett struggled to stay on the right side of the law. In the U.S., he sold marijuana to get by, at one point working the harvest in a clandestine marijuana field in the Pacific Northwest, and was arrested for possession in 2014. He was convicted of a felony crime twice. Music provided the way out.[13] Crockett noted later, "People think my story is far-fetched, but the thing is, I've toned it down."[14]
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SETTING: an urban hellscape, at night. dim streetlight illuminates, barely, newspaper being blown down the street, bouncing off abandoned cars and falling into a smoldering dumpster. disembodied eyes float in the shadows.
ENTER STAGE LEFT: nervous white suburban couple, clearly out of their element.
her: this is stupid! we shouldn't be here! this isn't worth it!
him: shut it, woman! i've had more than 6 oz of beer - i'm ready for anything <facial expression implies otherwise>. besides... we're "packing", as our kid would say. we'll be fine...
<big impact sound as a pair of eyes jumps out of the shadows and reveals a man with a knife>
mugger: fork it ovah, muddafakers - imma knife you if you don't hand over the goods!
<couple hugs each other, man turning 90 degrees so wife is between him and mugger>
her: I TOLD YOU! I TOLD YOU SOOOO MANY TIMES THIS WOULD HAPPEN!!! HAAALP!
him: honey! quiet down! you're going to scare this guy and he'll do something we expect him to! <gathers himself together, pushes her aside> now see here, you truant - we will not give in to violence. we have rights!
her: <incredulously> WHAT THAT HELL ARE YOU DOING? GIVE HIM THE MONEY AND LET'S GET OUTTA HERE
him: <remembers something> yes, of course... the money. yes, he can have it. gimme your purse honey...
her: WHY MY PURSE? YOU HAVE A WALLET, IT'S GOT MORE CASH, GIVE HIM THAT!!!
him: <more urgently> uh, babe, please don't argue with me and give me the purse... NOW.
mugger: tick tock, mofos, i'm about to start what you expect me to start!
her: JUST GIVE HIM YOUR WALLET
him: <trying to whisper but failing due to adrenaline> honey i need YOUR purse because... because... of what's in it
<he grabs purse, couple starts tug-of-war over the purse>
her: WHAT DO YOU MEAN WHAT'S IN IT... OOOOOOOOOOOH - THAT.
<intense glaring between the couple as they stop tussling over the purse, but don't let go>
her: <in another failed whisper> i'm a much better shot than you! and i have it in my hands! let me get it out!
him: <more failed whispering> just because you got a better score than me that one time - ONE TIME - at the range, you think you're frikken hawkeye? really? is this what this is all about??
her: <abandoning all pretense to whispering> this isn't time for heroics, mr. terminator, outta my way while i deal with this like i always do -
<couple resumes pulling purse back and forth while arguing>
mugger: yo, i don't mean to break up this couples counselling session, but someone's about to die if i don't get -
her: WAIT YOUR TURN I'M NOT DONE HERE WE'LL BE WITH YOU IN A MINUTE
<squabbling resumes while mugger looks on in disbelief>
him: ... and furthermore, that last time YOU actually did the dishes, i didn't say a thing about how poorly the job was done but ooooooh no, you have to - SHIT, look at the time, we're missing St. Vincent!!
<in a heretofore never seen act of coordination, both he and she reach into the purse, each grab one side of the gun, shoot the mugger, and run a 8:15 mile to the venue. man violently regrets having drank more than 6 oz of beer>
* FIN *
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This is the worst porno opening scene I’ve ever read.
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Haha! Good!
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obviously plagiarized. My proof - not one typo, grammatically correct and fairly interesting/witty.
A+ read for a Monday morning dump. Thanks Space... but not convinced that it's not primarily plagiarism.
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I would like to see the dominatrix angle played up a bit more….and for the big wow finish I can see Mrs Space blowing away the ruffian solo…
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I would like to see the dominatrix angle played up a bit more….and for the big wow finish I can see Mrs Space blowing away the ruffian solo…
admittedly i was going more for a film noire esthetic... gonna hafta workshop this porno angle. would definitely make it easier to get funding...
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This is the worst porno opening scene I’ve ever read.
He must watch different porn than I do.
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This is the worst porno opening scene I’ve ever read.
exactly how many porno opening scenes have you... read?
(is this the new "i read it for the articles?")
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If it was a porno the ruffian would be a manly female…..
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This is the worst porno opening scene I’ve ever read.
exactly how many porno opening scenes have you... read?
A Michigan Man reads the script to pornography and allows their mind do make the film. Tastefully.
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I don't have any major takes to tell from the Old 97's show in Baltimore last night. It was my first time in the city I once called home in maybe five years yesterday, maybe more, maybe less. A few comments:
1. I made it to three breweries. I had a single beer at each, so my opinion in no way fairly covers all, but in order of preference: 1. Nepenthe (first time there) 2. Pariah (first time there) 3. Union Craft (first time at new location.)
2. Baltimore crowds on a Sunday night are more lively than DC crowds on a Friday night.
3. The other three Old 97's are aging, but Rhett Miller never does.
4. I'm glad I got Vas to go to his first Old 97's show in 21 years. He actually seemed to be enjoying it.
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I don't understand going to a brewery, and having one beer. Why not do a 4 oz pour flight of a few?
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I don't understand going to a brewery, and having one beer. Why not do a 4 oz pour flight of a few?
For me, I prefer the taste of one beer at a time, rather than mixing up tastes as I go. So that could mean drinking one four ounce after the other, but sometime you need more than four ounces to get a handle on a beer. Or at least I do. hich is not to day that I never do flights, I'm just not always a huge fan.
Plus, in this case, at the first brewery, I arrived at last call. I wouldn't have had the time to enjoy a full flight. I was the last to leave as it was. And the second and third breweries *only* served full pours, no half pours or flight sizes.
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Beer poetry, my friend . . . beer poetry.
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A little mid show banter, but who in the pit got busted by Barney for being the one partaking :)
Enjoyable set, interesting versions of some the classics
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I smelled it too..
I was about fourth row center
I love watching Barney play those guitar licks
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Short attention span review
Pet Shop Boys were stunning and I do believe Chris Lowe cracked a smile or two
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I can’t believe how good Neil Tennant sounds. I almost thought he had to be lip synching. Great set list.
The pit was uncomfortably crowded during PSB. It was ridiculous.
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It's a sin, I wasn't able to see them. I got to see them a few years ago, at Warner, and it sort-of changed my life.
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(https://i.ibb.co/f0vZfsx/B002-C5-E3-4-B54-496-B-8-BD9-2-F7-B54333-A73.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kc1zjtS)
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(https://i.ibb.co/yd9t280/5963-DEE2-C6-E8-4165-AA7-D-AC74-B4-B73482.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KbPdn96)
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Can't remember the last time I saw three shows in a week's time or even back to back shows...
Yola put another great and fun show, it helps that I'm smitten with her self proclaimed "Genre Fluid" sound and records. Her band was tight, just a great evening all around.
Heaven 17 was a total bucket list show for me, never thought I'd seen them live so had to go to this one for sure. I'll say it's bit strange to see dance music Synth band at the Birchmere on a Sunday night. While the show was hit filled along with some stories about the songs along the way, kinda wish they hadn't waited 40 years to tour here, as Glen Gregory's voice isn't nearly smooth as it once was. Although, it didn't help that apparently he woke up unable to talk and admitted to being horse come showtime, so guess I'll have to take what we could get Hopefully, he'll be drinking his tea for the future shows.
Regardless, Martyn Ware and the two backup singers were in fine voice and we did get a great rendition of "Temptation" along the way. Apparently the beef between Heaven 17 and the Phil Oakey is still strong as a couple comments were passed along the way.
Show was about half full and I guess when you fall of the scene for a good part of 25 years, the casual US fan is probably going to lose interest. Would I see them again, probably not unless they were on a really strong festival type show. Would be great if they do co-headline tour with their old Sheffield pal Martin Frye (ABC).
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Gregory sounded great at the Bowie tribute show at Birchmere but that was more than six years ago….at a certain age the voice can only do so much….although Neil Tennant-maybe cause he speak sings- sounded incredible
Did you try and get your record signed?
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I'll say it's bit strange to see dance music Synth band at the Birchmere on a Sunday night. as Glen Gregory's voice isn't nearly smooth as it once was.
actaully caught Glen fronting the last living spiders from mars at the birchmere to do Bowie's the man who sold the world
just a week or so after bowies death
was quite amazing and he did such a good job
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Gregory sounded great at the Bowie tribute show at Birchmere but that was more than six years ago….at a certain age the voice can only do so much….although Neil Tennant-maybe cause he speak sings- sounded incredible
Did you try and get your record signed?
I got them to sign the poster that came with the "This Is Mine" 12" single and got a great story from them out of it. They were hanging out in a hotel room after an event with Johnny Lydon and got him to call into a radio program which was holding a sound alike contest and had him pretend to be himself. Needless to say the DJ said it was a rubbish imitation of Mr. Lydon and dismissed it, I can only imagine the howls of laughter as they were probably well past it based on the picture that was on the poster of the scene.
Overall really down to earth guys and clearly enjoying the chance to interact with fans and tell the stories about the songs and their exploits growing up in Sheffield.
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Nice! I love those type of shows and experiences!!
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as they were probably well past it based on the picture that was on the poster of the scene.
sounds great!
I tried to find an image of that poster, but was unsuccessful, can you share
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Signed poster and it's the picture in the lower left hand corner of I believe Ian Marsh wrapped up in the Hotel room which sparked the story. Martyn said he hadn't seen this poster in years....
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FdmJcnCWYAEQe7f?format=jpg&name=large)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FdmJcm-XgAMPeCG?format=jpg&name=large)
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OMG the "first concert girl" at Morcheeba!
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Where are the KC and the Sunshine Band reviews?!??!!
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OMG the "first concert girl" at Morcheeba!
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I was in redneck MD this weekend and stumbled into a bar with quite possibly the best bar band I've ever stumbled upon...
https://www.billypierce.com
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OMG the "first concert girl" at Morcheeba!
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Great show at the Lincoln last night. Got there early to snag a 2nd row center seat.
Early in the show, an 11-year old girl walked to the front with a sign saying "1st Concert Ever" She eventually got noticed, and was pulled up on stage by Skye for a full song.
Other highlights:
Snippets of "Slim Shady" and "Let's Dance", as Skye grew increasingly frustrated with the restrained, seated DC audience. Crowd finally woke up late in the show. I *almost* decided to wear my red shoes, but opted for black.
Skye complained about being 50-years old when she *couldn't quite* manage to do the splits at the end of a song. She asked who else in the crowd was 50. I raised my hand (53, to be fair) and she pointed directly at me and shouted "No way!"
Shoutout to the guy who bought the band a round of tequila shots. Skye had to take off her platform heels after that, and the band really loosened up.
I hung out at the stage for maybe 2 minutes after the show. Ross came out and handed me Skye's setlist :)
5 tracks from Big Calm, a bunch of crowd favorites and a cover of Gimme Shelter. Fantastic show all around.
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/morcheeba/2022/lincoln-theatre-washington-dc-2bb1dc5a.html (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/morcheeba/2022/lincoln-theatre-washington-dc-2bb1dc5a.html)
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Nice!
Now I will kick myself
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I was in redneck MD this weekend and stumbled into a bar with quite possibly the best bar band I've ever stumbled upon...
https://www.billypierce.com
I am sure the musician was incredible, and the evening was a great night out, all around . . . but, I am more interested in the "redneck area" you were in. Can I have a descriptive essay?
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Where are the KC and the Sunshine Band reviews?!??!!
Saw 3 shows last week...Sunny Day Real Estate w/The Appleseed Cast, Death Cab, and B-52's/KC.
Sunny Day was exceptional. Loved the show, thought it sounded great, and Appleseed Cast were terrific too. Got to spend some time with the band afterwards and they are as lovely as could be. Really genuine, warm, and decent people. So passionate about music and grateful for being able to do the tour.
Death Cab was not my favorite. I enjoy the new LP, but for me the sound was extremely hit/miss. Quieter songs seemed to work better. On louder songs I felt like the whole middle range of frequencies was missing. Bummed because I really wanted to love this show.
B-52's/KC was pretty incredible. Consider that KC is 71 and he's got a band that delivers the goods. They had a blast, and so did the audience. Thoroughly enjoyable. Poor Fred Schneider looked like someone's lost grandpa who wandered in from physical therapy. But he sounded great. His outfit though...a t-shirt and shorts? He put zero effort in that look. Kate and Cindy looked and sounded flawless. Great band...really fun setlist. One of my favorite concerts of theirs. Glad to see them go out on a high note.
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His outfit though...a t-shirt and shorts? He put zero effort in that look.
This reminds me.
This was the opener for Morcheeba
https://www.facebook.com/toofreedc/videos/487343675508993
He wore cutoff sweats and a long sleeve Cities in Dust t-shirt. I seriously did not know what was happening in my life for that 30 minutes.
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So where Too Free good or bad? They are local group and I’ve enjoyed their record. The singer is a forum alumni and the outfit tracks…
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I was in redneck MD this weekend and stumbled into a bar with quite possibly the best bar band I've ever stumbled upon...
https://www.billypierce.com
I am sure the musician was incredible, and the evening was a great night out, all around . . . but, I am more interested in the "redneck area" you were in. Can I have a descriptive essay?
A small town in western Cecil County, Maryland. Its main street, running parallel to the northeastern bank of the Susquehanna River, is a 1.4 mile segment of U.S. Route 222. Founded in in the 1700s and incorporated in the early 1800s... Multiple homes line the main street that you would assume looked elegant nearly 200 years ago. Today, they're lined with pirate flags, LGB flags, LGBQT+/X pirate flags, rabid racoons walking the street*, etc. Citizens had very high BMI levels and possible addictions to methamphetamines and/or opiates.
I had maybe the best buffalo wings of my life.
*Sponsored by #sickEddies from TAKOMA WELLNESS, DC's longest-running family owned medical THC dispensary, in the heart of scenic Takoma Park + 3rd Eye Psychedelic Chocolates
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It seemed like a weird fit for the Morcheeba crowd. Wasn't my thing, but some people seemed into it.
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Citizens had very high BMI levels and possible addictions to methamphetamines and/or opiates.
this is so counter-intuitive. yes, i realize it's a thing.
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A small town in western Cecil County, Maryland. Its main street, running parallel to the northeastern bank of the Susquehanna River, is a 1.4 mile segment of U.S. Route 222. Founded in in the 1700s
I think this is how you say Port Deposit MD, without actually saying Port Deposit, MD
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OMG the "first concert girl" at Morcheeba!
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Early in the show, an 11-year old girl walked to the front with a sign saying "1st Concert Ever" She eventually got noticed, and was pulled up on stage by Skye for a full song.
cool story bro!
the missus loves loves loves morcheeba, we'll be seeing them later this month.
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Thanks Bearman! Where are all the other KC and the Sunshine Band reviews!?!? You all went, right?
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OMG the "first concert girl" at Morcheeba!
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Early in the show, an 11-year old girl walked to the front with a sign saying "1st Concert Ever" She eventually got noticed, and was pulled up on stage by Skye for a full song.
cool story bro!
the missus loves loves loves morcheeba, we'll be seeing them later this month.
So do we think Sweets is going to have his wife show up with a 'first concert ever' placard?
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I saw her at a Belle and Sebastian concert once and Sweets doesn’t seem like the type to marry a great big phony, so no, I doubt she will because that would be great big phony behavior.
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seems this board has high esteem for Sweet's wife, has she ever been on here like James' ford's wife
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seems this board has high esteem for Sweet's wife, has she ever been on here like James' ford's wife
To be fair, my statement would seem to hold Sweets in high regard as I stated he was a person who would not marry a great big phony, not that my time in the presence of Mrs. Sweets left me in a position to judge her great big phoniness and I have ruled in her favor.
Also, for those who DO hold Mrs. Sweets in high regard, I would think he never posting on here is probably a leading contributor to her esteem.
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well one person's great big phony can be another person's endearing significant other
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well one person's great big phony can be another person's endearing significant other
Yes, but enough about Celeste and Rhett’s marriage.
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Epiq Pavement show... I could see these guys constantly, really just a jukebox of hits. Bob N was a bit much... Heard some favorites, yearned for more... Ran into 50% of the Mt. Rushmore of the forum. Don't love rock shows at a theatre, but what are you going to do.
Post show food, big mistake... don't do this to yourself at midnight.
(https://img2.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/29602/29602092ec0958e309ee0f518172c66aa479aa13.jpg)
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Post show food, big mistake... don't do this to yourself at midnight.
hutch and I ventured to Old Ebbit and he ordered enough shrimp and oysters for the band, I could only do 6 each
Was a fantastic show. very heavy on WZ- 7 songs. got kinda jam bandy
Sound was tight and so was the band. Seem like the best I've ever heard them live
Didn't love the seating, pretty much stood most of the show
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Top notch show. Close to a perfect set list for me. Loved the banter about seeing the Cure there in 84. Malkmus is evidently still awed by that show. Sound was real good but there were points were Malkmus was a bit drowned out. I hope I don’t have to wait another ten years….
I have to blame the tequila shot for my $180 bar tab at Old Ebbit and decapitating my passenger side mirror on a giant orange cone on the bridge. Not happy at all about that. Never again tequila. It’s trouble.
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I have to blame the tequila shot for my $180 bar tab at Old Ebbit and decapitating my passenger side mirror on a giant orange cone on the bridge. Not happy at all about that. Never again tequila. It’s trouble.
What...had no idea it was that much, I was so done at the end of that night I could barely speak
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Top notch show. Close to a perfect set list for me. Loved the banter about seeing the Cure there in 84. Malkmus is evidently still awed by that show. Sound was real good but there were points were Malkmus was a bit drowned out. I hope I don’t have to wait another ten years….
I have to blame the tequila shot for my $180 bar tab at Old Ebbit and decapitating my passenger side mirror on a giant orange cone on the bridge. Not happy at all about that. Never again tequila. It’s trouble.
I agree... really perfection and it's interesting how they're a better band now than they ever were. I kind of assumed last night was my last time ever seeing them. I will say for primarily a group of guys that haven't continued to be musicians on a day to day basis, they can really pull it together for a tour. Kudos to Malk! I love that dude.
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Hutch, what the fuck, in 94 the stone roses and pavement played the WUST (before it was the new 9:30)
We were seeing shows then
Hole was there just a few weeks prior (and I saw the specials the day before)
It must have predated you hearing about them?
I think we caught them on the 1995 Lola (and I remember them sounding like shit) and the Tibetan Freedom fest (I think they sounded shitty then too)
and then 97 on the Brighten tour at the club..they played 11 BTC songs that show, possibly why I didn't like that show much either
I don't think I made the 99 show at the club, but did the same thing, pretty much played all of TT and a few from the old albums
wasn't here for the Virgin Free fest
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I have to blame the tequila shot for my $180 bar tab
i think that humblebrag belongs in the Julian's America thread.
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Well we did see the Stone Roses…got there way late….all I remember is you thought Mani flubbed the bass line…or maybe Mani , or was it Reñí, was gone by then….
I discovered Pavement with crooked rain but when it had been out a few months….there was so much great music coming out in 1994 it was hard to keep pace….I don’t remember seeing them at Lola or Tibetan fest….those festivals always suck… and for Tibet I only went on day 2…on day 1 I was watching Argentina’s World Cup game.
Pavement always sounded very ramshackle….whether at the 930 or on boots…when they came back around for Virgin Freefest they sounded better…and yesterday was the best I have heard them….of course Malkmus has gotten a lot better and that’s a big part of it… He actually came to Argentina in 2001 or 2002 with the Jicks and sounded better than he had with Pavement in 99
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Well we did see the Stone Roses…got there way late….all I remember is you thought Mani flubbed the bass line…or maybe Mani , or was it Reñí, was gone by then….
why did I feel like that was the capital ballroom
but now I recall I was bitter because they only played a few songs from the first album
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-stone-roses/1995/wust-radio-music-hall-washington-dc-33c77425.html
But reviewing this setlist, they played a bunch early in the set, I don't even think we were there for I am the resurrection, but I can't recall
I remember fools gold sounding so weird because the hook from the bass was not really that audible and sounded weird
sounded like a different song without that hook
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Last Week in Concert History - Celebrating Your Golden Years You Forgot
https://forum.930.com/index.php?topic=24188.msg416009#msg416009
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How was Stereolab!? Set list looks great!
Made me real sad to miss it but I just couldn’t make the midnight start…wasn’t feeling all that great and didn’t fancy looking for parking in DC on a Saturday night and getting to bed at 2:30-3.
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Stereolab - Surprisingly, parking was pretty easy but the doors that were scheduled to open at 10, hadn't and the line to get in was the longest I have ever seen (I was way down by the parking garage on 8th). When I finally got in at 10:40, the openers had just started. Due to the length of the line, I thought the place would be packed but the only part that was really full was the balcony. I guess, us oldsters like to sit down or lean against the rail. Maybe due to the late hour or the average age of the crowd but for a sold out show the crowd on the floor was pretty relaxed (no one pushing to get to the front).
As for the show itself. Openers Fievel is Glauque have listened to a lot of Zappa. Nothing special but a few times singer Ma Clément would hit some high notes that the crowd appreciated. As for Stereolab, same lineup as last time around and only "Miss Modular" and "French Disko" were repeats. Unlike the 2019 show, I thought this time the setlist was a little more challenging. Before they played "Refractions in the Plastic Pulse", Sadier remarked the song is now more popular that when it first came out. Well, considering it's over 17 minutes long, I can see why there wasn't any radio play in 1997. That song sounded great but either the crowd wasn't that familiar with it or they just liked each piece because they would cheer after each part like the song was over. Highlights were "Mountain", "Harmonium" and "Pack Yr Romantic Mind". They finished up with the poppy "French Disko" followed by the definitely non-poppy "Simple Headphone Mind", a nice nod to their original art rock influences.
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Great review Heff! Thanks….wish I could have made it….
I heard they actually went on about 11:30 and were done 1:30!?
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They started around 11:50PM. Based on the fact that most of the shows on this tour have been sellouts, I would think they will be back.
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Five Guys --> Black Keys
It is extremely loud in here.
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I spent the first 3 songs or so up front, near Food Food, but my ears were literally starting to hurt. Back at the sound booth, the db meter was between 105 and 110. I wandered upstairs...the rear balcony and the top bar were vibrating with every bass drum hit. I went downstairs for a short break. There was one woman at the bar chatting up the bartender, so I plopped onto the bench and pulled out my phone to check the webs.
The music downstairs was a stark contrast to the beautiful assault happening upstairs. I think there was some Billy Joel squick playing, but then Dr. Hook's "Sexy Eyes" played. Could not have been in a more distant universe than the Black Angels.
I just watched the youtube vid (https://youtu.be/T7Eec_ND6X0 (https://youtu.be/T7Eec_ND6X0)) and now I cannot even with the eyepatch cowboy maracas player who is having much too much fun, and yet is the most compelling part of this video. I wonder what ever happened to that guy.
Oh, and the irony of the one-eyed cowboy maracas player singing backup on Sexy Eyes is not lost on me.
How's your Sunday morning?
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Five Guys --> Black Keys
It is extremely loud in here.
Oh Black Ángels!
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I wonder what ever happened to that guy.
He dead. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Sawyer)
Dr Hook was the first act in my first concert, WPGC Toys for Tots, December xx 1978, Capital Centre. Indeed, they were highly entertaining.
Next was Firefall. A member sat out due to illness. Their hits are pretty good but they were the dullest act of the night. Pablo Cruise, pioneers of yacht rock, were full of energy and the crowd's favorite. Atlanta Rhythm Section lumbered across the finish line to end the night.
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Nathaniel Rateliff and the night sweats were fun in a Van Morrison early 70s sort of way. Hiss Golden Messenger reminded me a bit of Dead jam bands.
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Nathaniel Rateliff and the night sweats were fun in a Van Morrison early 70s sort of way. Hiss Golden Messenger reminded me a bit of Dead jam bands.
Good god I hate that Nathaniel Rateliff band. Thank you for the Van Morrison comparison. You probably nailed the exact reason why I hate them so much. They also remind me of the Commitments. They should be playing the Birchmere, not the Anthem. Oh well, give them some time.*
I don't really care for HGM either, but they seem to be easier to avoid.
But good for you that you enjoyed them. That's the great thing about being music fans in America. We can all like different stuff.
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WE DEMAND AN EXPLANATION OF THE ASTERISK AFTER "TIME" IN FIRST PARAGRAPH - WHAT DOES IT (ALL) MEAN?!?!?
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WE DEMAND AN EXPLANATION OF THE ASTERISK AFTER "TIME" IN FIRST PARAGRAPH - WHAT DOES IT (ALL) MEAN?!?!?
I meant to reference the third paragraph. I kind of felt bad for shitting all over an artist Hutch just said he enjoyed.
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So anyone go see Jane’s and the Smashing Pumpkins? Details! How long was Jane’s set?
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So anyone go see Jane’s and the Smashing Pumpkins? Details! How long was Jane’s set?
jonathan went, but didn’t get a post show banter
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I went to Jane's / Pumkpins. Jane's started at 7:30 on the dot, played 11 songs for a little over an hour. Josh Klinghoffer joined the band during Three Days and Daniel Ash for Jane's Says and they covered Bauhaus Slice of Life with Daniel as well. Van Leeuwen was a very nice substitution for Dave being out. Perry was Perry. The Smashing Pumpkins light person put on a master class of stage lighting, it was very impressive.
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Wow Daniel Ash! Unreal
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So anyone go see Jane’s and the Smashing Pumpkins? Details! How long was Jane’s set?
Loved Jane's Addiction. Couldn't believe how good they sounded. Pumpkins were good...some nice moments, but lacked the fire that Jane's had. Seeing Daniel Ash as a special guest was pretty amazing. Really memorable and a nice bonus.
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good to hear Ash is getting love and attention, makes the L&R show more of a likelihood
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https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj8s02-PEvx/
this woman hated the Smashing Pumpkins...
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https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj8s02-PEvx/
this woman hated the Smashing Pumpkins...
I could've written that review without even attending.
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I saw hutch. He saw me.
It was raining.
Somebody passed out.
I got caught in the swell.
Retreated to the balcony.
It is still happening.
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Waited in line for a Sapphire and tonic. Got called to the VIP line because I was wearing a 930 shirt. He thought I might be staph. I told him no, but I'm all in - a forum poster. He laughed, said he's surprised it's still going. Said he checked it maybe 15 years ago. Asked if we all just pretty much commented on one post. I said yes, just to keep the dream alive.
He didn't ask for my name, I didn't get his.
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I forgot to eat dinner. The kitchen is closed. Declined the free popcorn.
Hot take: I hate popcorn
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I don't know any songs by this band. I think they played something called "sour cream" earlier. Could be wrong. Right now they're playing "No Stink", which might be subtle advice for their fans.
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Wondering if that Mexican place is still open, and if the have guacamole under $20.
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Brighton is open. Valid chicken tenders.
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Watching PS lose is reasonably satisfying.
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I saw hutch. He saw me.
It was raining.
Somebody passed out.
I got caught in the swell.
Retreated to the balcony.
It is still happening.
Nice
I didn’t make it to the Brighton til midnight….
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Went to Brighton pre show, they were out of wings... how does a bar run out of wings?
Anthem was packed butts to nuttz, but after three long years, king Gizzard absolutely delivered. Wow... one of the most intense shows I've seen in a long time. Luckily had those Row A, Box 2 seats so didn't have to deal with the floor or the line to get in.
Didn't see hutch.
The faucets are still absolutely terrible at the Anthem.
Skipped buying a $50 poster but kind of wish I hadn't.
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Said he checked it maybe 15 years ago.
Did he ask about me specifically or was I merely alluded to?
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The faucets are still absolutely terrible at the Anthem.
I thought the gripe was the soap dispensers
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Caught the Reverend Horton Heat
Great show and he's such a pro
Pretty much the same schtick from 30 years ago, but still delivers
Didn't even know this was an 'album' show, but I always loved Liquor in the front and forgot that Al Jorgenson produced that one
(side note, the new Jello pod cast is great, first episode is with Al and is almost 2 hours)
Closed the set with a smokin' ace of spades
Bummed I missed Nashville pussy
Stayed for about 40 mins of the Toadies, got to hear the big hit early on,
the crowd was into everything
Show should have been at the club as the Fill was probably 60% full
No drinks procured, but did get a rev patch at the merch table
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The faucets are still absolutely terrible at the Anthem.
I thought the gripe was the soap dispensers
I have it on good authority that it's actually both.
https://forum.930.com/index.php?topic=24548.msg471557#msg471557
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I enjoyed seeing the last two Yankees outs at the Brighton…
I haven’t ever seen so many LPs sell at a show as did last night at King Gizzard
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I enjoyed seeing the last two Yankees outs at the Brighton…
I haven’t ever seen so many LPs sell at a show as did last night at King Gizzard
Not sure I've seen a band that I actually like explode like these guys in a very long time... An insane amount of material + lightning in a bottle engery + unique... Got to wonder how long a band like this will last? Thirteen years, already have health issues, a large group of young men. I'm sure mental + physical health isn't ideal...
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So there's some hot new band called The Brighton that was at the Anthem?
What do you guys think of the new Taylor Swift album?
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So I will bite….
Is there a consensus faucets and/or soap dispensers in bathrooms at Anthem suck balls or is it mainly a Yada pet peeve?
I get it’s a pain sometimes to get the water to come out - and then not that much comes out- but I assumed that’s cause Anthem is trying to be environmentally friendly and not waste water? Are the faucets not sensitive enough or some such?
I do think, myself, they are a bit of a pain…. I wonder if it’s the faucets or the way they are calibrated and/ or installed?
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So I will bite….
Is there a consensus faucets and/or soap dispensers in bathrooms at Anthem suck balls or is it mainly a Yada pet peeve?
I get it’s a pain sometimes to get the water to come out - and then not that much comes out- but I assumed that’s cause Anthem is trying to be environmentally friendly and not waste water? Are the faucets not sensitive enough or some such?
I do think, myself, they are a bit of a pain…. I wonder if it’s the faucets or the way they are calibrated and/ or installed?
I think it's been a topic discussed here quite often... And you just said at the bottom, you think they are a pain... so yeah, they suck. Admittedly, I go to the Anthem maybe a couple of times a year, so not that big of a deal but last night I definitely couldn't get the proper stream to come out of the sink (soap and water).
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Guys, are we actually talking about faucets or is this all just euphemisms for erectile dysfunction?
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Ok… it’s true but people like to complain …and I just figured hey we are saving water this way so that’s a good thing?
So what is wrong? That when we put our hands below the faucets sometimes nothing comes out? Or too little comes out? Same with soap? So it’s the sensors?
I feel like sometimes I literally have to switch faucets to get any action
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So I will bite….
Is there a consensus faucets and/or soap dispensers in bathrooms at Anthem suck balls or is it mainly a Yada pet peeve?
I get it’s a pain sometimes to get the water to come out - and then not that much comes out- but I assumed that’s cause Anthem is trying to be environmentally friendly and not waste water? Are the faucets not sensitive enough or some such?
I do think, myself, they are a bit of a pain…. I wonder if it’s the faucets or the way they are calibrated and/ or installed?
I think it's been a topic discussed here quite often... And you just said at the bottom, you think they are a pain... so yeah, they suck. Admittedly, I go to the Anthem maybe a couple of times a year, so not that big of a deal but last night I definitely couldn't get the proper stream to come out of the sink (soap and water).
I had occasion to visit the loo once last night. There was a guy who declared all the sinks broken. I tried one, then another, and was able to get flow on the second. The guy then tried the sink that worked for me and couldn't duplicate my result. He muttered a curse and left without washing his hands.
I think having 6,000 people with unwashed post-potty hands packed into a venue every night is enough of a public health issue that something should be done about this.
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Yeah I agree but before I email the boss just want all the facts…. Thanks grateful grateful for your story
By the way you can always email the venue with comments, feeedback and suggestions. Trust me they read every darn email…they even post many of them on the staff bulletin board and underline stuff or literally read them aloud at meetings. Mention a helpful staff member by name and they earn their wings!!
info@theanthemdc.com
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So what is wrong? That when we put our hands below the faucets sometimes nothing comes out? Or too little comes out?
I mean it definitely shouldn’t come out too quickly or then you have a different problem.
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I think having 6,000 people with unwashed post-potty hands packed into a venue every night is enough of a public health issue that something should be done about this.
only if people shit on their hands would I be concerned
Should have working sinks no doubt, but public health issue, hyperbole much
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I have never been unable to get water to come out - sometimes I have had to switch faucets-but we may need to childproof or potproof it….
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I mean it seems like if the Anthem really wanted to see how the faucets were used in the field, they could post an intern in the bathroom for 15 minutes. Maybe that guy who had to hold the light up "End of the Line" sign in the rain last night. There must be some serious hazing for the new employees...
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Ok now you are piling on….
<over and out>
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I think having 6,000 people with unwashed post-potty hands packed into a venue every night is enough of a public health issue that something should be done about this.
only if people shit on their hands would I be concerned
Should have working sinks no doubt, but public health issue, hyperbole much
I can't believe Hatch aid what I came here to say.
As far as handwashing goes, to me, it's better to wash my hands BEFORE I pee rather than after, as my dick is typically much cleaner than my hands.
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I know nothing about the relative cleanliness of your body parts, but the frequency of hand washing is directly correlated to reducing the spread of disease. It's not as important that it be after you use the bathroom (though occasionally that's extremely called for), but since you've already gone to a room with a sink and soap, you should seize the opportunity.
Or not. Maybe you go to the bathroom once to pee, then later, in a separate transaction, to wash your hands. More power to you.
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I know nothing about the relative cleanliness of your body parts, but the frequency of hand washing is directly correlated to reducing the spread of disease. It's not as important that it be after you use the bathroom (though occasionally that's extremely called for), but since you've already gone to a room with a sink and soap, you should seize the opportunity.
Or not. Maybe you go to the bathroom once to pee, then later, in a separate transaction, to wash your hands. More power to you.
And then there's my brother, who told me to keep my hands off the bench we were sitting on, because I might get monkey pox from touching a bench.
I promise I will wash my hands before I fist bump you, should we ever meet.
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Sounds like Space's weiner is cleaner than his HVAC ducts.
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When I saw the Rev about 6 years ago (also with Nashville Pussy) the show kind of bummed me out….. seeeing how the whole libations theme and act are pretty much the same and yet the Rev is very much older, is kind of depressing…. not to say I don’t get drinking at an older age but certainly not anything to celebrate at 63…. I know it’s an act but for me it doesn’t age well… and I always thought Liquor was a pretty weak album
Looking at the set list looks like it would have been an amazing show but it depressed me…
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/reverend-horton-heat/2016/rams-head-live-baltimore-md-13fbcd4d.html
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It’s kind of the same with Sinatra…that boozing schtick just ages poorly….on Sinatra at the Sands which was recorded about when Frank was 50 the monologues about drinking are intolerable…
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…. I know it’s an act but for me it doesn’t age well… and I always thought Liquor was a pretty weak album
Looking at the set list looks like it would have been an amazing show but it depressed me…
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/reverend-horton-heat/2016/rams-head-live-baltimore-md-13fbcd4d.html
So I owned Liquor in the front, so I'd listened to it to it a bunch back then
so I was familiar with all the songs, but now that you mention it, really was a departure from the sound I loved on,The Full-Custom Gospel Sounds of the Reverend Horton Heat and Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em
but there are some screamers on there, but would have rather heard all those covers from the set you saw and more than 4 songs from his earlier work or even some from It's Martini Time
I think the last time I saw him was in like 95/96
But the schtick worked for me and while most of the crowd was there for the toadies, there were a fair amount of hard core rev fans
He still plays a mean guitar and it sounded fantastic
has some fun stage banter (with only a few mentioning alcohol, but that is definitely part of the act, he didn't have a single drink on stage and seemed sober as a judge), plus Jimbo slamming away on that Upright like it's a percussion instrument is always fun in my book
didn't depress me at all, was great to hear some energetic live music that sounded crisp and clean
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…. I know it’s an act but for me it doesn’t age well… and I always thought Liquor was a pretty weak album
Looking at the set list looks like it would have been an amazing show but it depressed me…
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/reverend-horton-heat/2016/rams-head-live-baltimore-md-13fbcd4d.html
So I owned Liquor in the front, so I'd listened to it to it a bunch back then
so I was familiar with all the songs, but now that you mention it, really was a departure from the sound I loved on,The Full-Custom Gospel Sounds of the Reverend Horton Heat and Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em
but there are some screamers on there, but would have rather heard all those covers from the set you saw and more than 4 songs from his earlier work or even some from It's Martini Time
I think the last time I saw him was in like 95/96
But the schtick worked for me and while most of the crowd was there for the toadies, there were a fair amount of hard core rev fans
He still plays a mean guitar and it sounded fantastic
has some fun stage banter (with only a few mentioning alcohol, but that is definitely part of the act, he didn't have a single drink on stage and seemed sober as a judge), plus Jimbo slamming away on that Upright like it's a percussion instrument is always fun in my book
didn't depress me at all, was great to hear some energetic live music that sounded crisp and clean
Well maybe he put the shtick to rest…
Glad you enjoyed it.
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I will say, it does sound like KG&LW was a much better show by a mile
but my tix was free, so there is that
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I will submit my Arcade Fire Post Show Banter (not a show review) over the weekend, as the mountains await me today. Boy do I
have a story for y'all.
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I will submit my Arcade Fire Post Show Banter (not a show review) over the weekend, as the mountains await me today. Boy do I
have a story for y'all.
I'll offer 4-1 odds the story has a prominent bathroom element to it. Any takers?
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It was an “all pour” show so at least he didn’t get bottled….
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I will submit my Arcade Fire Post Show Banter (not a show review) over the weekend, as the mountains await me today. Boy do I
have a story for y'all.
I'll offer 4-1 odds the story has a prominent bathroom element to it. Any takers?
I'm guessing it contains a spring break 2023 trip announcement.
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Guessing it will contain
1. Reference to age of people at show. Maybe weight too…
2. Reference to how he got a cheap/free ticket
Damn it Space, say hi next time!
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Would actually appreciate anyone's take on the show (tonight's as well). On the fence about going Saturday. Setlist from last night looked great and tickets for Sat are down to $7.
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I will submit my Arcade Fire Post Show Banter (not a show review) over the weekend, as the mountains await me today. Boy do I
have a story for y'all.
I'll offer 4-1 odds the story has a prominent bathroom element to it. Any takers?
my bets:
1. a reference to price & savings, with a bonus apples-to-oranges comparison to a show that he paid a lot less for
b) a description of just how much his wife knew she wouldn't like the show, went anyways, and didn't like the show
iii- an "observation" that will make you ask yourself, "wait - was that a tad racist?" (it isn't, just reads that way)
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That’s good sweetcell
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Really great list, Sweets. I would also offer a parlay of your racist bet with him mentioning someone's weight or general size completely unrelated to the narrative at hand.
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I was the oldest person at Beabadoobee on Wednesday. It was probably the first concert for at least half the crowd. They were so cute when they broke into a round of "Encore! Encore!" and "One More Song!" after the main set. And they were so pleased with themselves when it actually happened!
22 songs in maybe an hour and fifteen. Solid pop, enjoyable show. Lead singer had a Goo Goo Dolls shirt on for whatever reason.
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Really great list, Sweets. I would also offer a parlay of your racist bet with him mentioning someone's weight or general size completely unrelated to the narrative at hand.
excellent, i'll take it... <looks at odds of making all four> huh, bet $100 to win $105...
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I was the oldest person at Beabadoobee on Wednesday. It was probably the first concert for at least half the crowd. They were so cute when they broke into a round of "Encore! Encore!" and "One More Song!" after the main set. And they were so pleased with themselves when it actually happened!
22 songs in maybe an hour and fifteen. Solid pop, enjoyable show. Lead singer had a Goo Goo Dolls shirt on for whatever reason.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52460974109_246463b152_w.jpg)
I saw her at Rock en Seine like two months ago and for going in blind — not terrible at all.
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I was the oldest person at Beabadoobee on Wednesday. It was probably the first concert for at least half the crowd. They were so cute when they broke into a round of "Encore! Encore!" and "One More Song!" after the main set. And they were so pleased with themselves when it actually happened!
22 songs in maybe an hour and fifteen. Solid pop, enjoyable show. Lead singer had a Goo Goo Dolls shirt on for whatever reason.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52460974109_246463b152_w.jpg)
I wanna say I got ya beat as to the oldest....highly enjoyable show! Lotsa moshing going down. I'd never seen the 9:30 staph pass out cups of water from the floor in front of the stage to the crowd. Nice gesture. FWIW, the guitar player wore a Social Distortion shirt and sounded like the Silversun guitar player at times.
The opener- Lowertown was great.
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I'd never seen the 9:30 staph pass out cups of water from the floor in front of the stage to the crowd. Nice gesture.
Odd...saw this same thing at the AWOLNation show between sets
the FSS staff was handing out at least 50 cups of water to the fans locked in the front
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I went last night..pretty good setlist though didn't care for songs from WE but glad they did 6 from Funeral. Crown of Love was the biggest surprise.
Sound pretty much was meh. There is another stage in the middle (like the last tour) where they performed the encore and a couple of songs in the main set.
I'm glad I went but they are pretty much on the decline artistically with or without the controversy.
Would actually appreciate anyone's take on the show (tonight's as well). On the fence about going Saturday. Setlist from last night looked great and tickets for Sat are down to $7.
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nice review vas!
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Thanks. Also not a huge fan of WE. Everything Now has some baffling tracks. Definitely on the decline.
Would have loved to see Crown and In The Backseat played. Looks like they've been rotating in deeper cuts lately. Saw Black Wave/Bad Vibrations was played back in Sept.
I went last night..pretty good setlist though didn't care for songs from WE but glad they did 6 from Funeral. Crown of Love was the biggest surprise.
Sound pretty much was meh. There is another stage in the middle (like the last tour) where they performed the encore and a couple of songs in the main set.
I'm glad I went but they are pretty much on the decline artistically with or without the controversy.
Would actually appreciate anyone's take on the show (tonight's as well). On the fence about going Saturday. Setlist from last night looked great and tickets for Sat are down to $7.
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Mass confusion reigned as the opening band, Prior Pawns was 45 minutes late. The laptop running their light show ran out of juice 2 songs into their set. They performed with the ViewSonic logo behind them for a few songs until someone thought to turn off the projector. This was their 6th show ever.
Two songs into their set, the drummer for Kilynn Lunsford announced that he had punched a hole in his kick drum, and there wouldn't be any more bass beats. The singer asked repeatedly if that was going to be okay, but the band just started playing and the show went on.
Kilynn Lunsford's set was great. Dark, swirling distortion, psychedelic and liminal.
I met azaghal for the first time, and mentioned the forum. He didn't seem wholly impressed.
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He didn't seem wholly impressed.
you can end every azag story with that line.
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Billy Strings in Asheville 10/29. It was the 1st of his 3 shows in Asheville and the theme was Lord of the Rings for Halloween. This was the 2nd time I've seen him and this show blew away the show I saw in Baltimore earlier this year. This show had a much stronger jam band feel than the Baltimore show. Probably one of the best shows I've seen in a long long time. They had an amazing flutist and a cello player in addition to the usual band. The musicianship was stellar. Crowd was great and probably half were dressed for Halloween and Lord of the Rings theme. Was thinking of selling my Anthem tickets in November, but after this show, I will definitely be going.
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Oh hey great meeting you/congrats on coaxing me out of lurker mode.
To clarify, he meant that I was unimpressed with the forum, not the show (which I booked). But seriously, I do appreciate you coming out! I was a little worried about attendance given all the conflicting shows that night but Kilynn and her band seemed happy when they left. The name of the first band is Past Pawn, btw. They were initially supposed to go on last but were the first local to show up so I gave them the choice to go on first which they took. Fun times in DIY booking land!
OK, back to not posting for a few more years.
Mass confusion reigned as the opening band, Prior Pawns was 45 minutes late. The laptop running their light show ran out of juice 2 songs into their set. They performed with the ViewSonic logo behind them for a few songs until someone thought to turn off the projector. This was their 6th show ever.
Two songs into their set, the drummer for Kilynn Lunsford announced that he had punched a hole in his kick drum, and there wouldn't be any more bass beats. The singer asked repeatedly if that was going to be okay, but the band just started playing and the show went on.
Kilynn Lunsford's set was great. Dark, swirling distortion, psychedelic and liminal.
I met azaghal for the first time, and mentioned the forum. He didn't seem wholly impressed.
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Whoa....legend returns!
See you in 2028
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I like when these longtime lurkers/posters/legends act like they don't participate in the community but read it daily without logging in. What are the chances AZ just magically appeared?
Also, AZ, how long until you hang up your twitter account now that it's even a bigger cesspool?
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Not to detract from an AZ sighting, but here's my Arcade Fire banter that won't impress him.
I hated Arcade Fire since the beginning of time. In part because people on this board loved them and it was fun to troll them. They reminded me of the rugrat white homeless people who were always assembled around the subway stations in Montreal every time I visited. And they were probably the most overhyped band of their time. That said, I kind of liked Neon Bible. Or at least some of it.
So when I saw that Beck was opening for Arcade Fire at Anthem, that was the most tempted I've ever been to see them. That double bill I'd pay a good 30 or 35 dollars to see. But then he dropped out, so the interest was close to zero.
But then Vas messaged me and said he had an extra freebie for Thursday. So I was going to be in DC Thursday (but not Friday or Saturday) for work, with free parking, so I figured that was enough star alignment, so said sure why not. Later that day, I was showing my wife the new Artic Monkeys video on Youtube and she said "Wait, I like this music. I'm going to be jealous that you're seeing this band Thursday night and not taking me."
I got up Thursday and put in my new pair of tight red thrift store cords and got in my (red) car ready to rock Sammy Hagar and Jack White style. Unfortunately, the drive into the office was a 90 minute nightmare (compared to less than 60 when taking the train), meaning I couldn't drive 55, but I made it.
So 5:30pm rolls around, and I figure I'll head over to Other Half (not far from office) for a preshow draft. And fatass here swings his leg into the driver's seat, and his tight cords rip about a foot long rip from waist past crotch halfway to the knee. Fuck you Ralph Lauren. To the point where everyone at the show will know the answer to boxers or briefs. I thought maybe I could get away with strategially tying me hoodie around my front, but then thought better of it. I remembered there is a Target over on New York Avenue, near Other Half.
So I go to Target, and they literally have three pairs of pants that fit me. One was some really ugly pair of Haggar (not very Sammy Hagar like) slacks, the second was a pair of fleece lined winter activity pants by Wrangler (they had zippers, pants to make a homeless Montreal subway rugrat jealous), and the third was overpriced sweatpants. So I purchased the Wranglers, changed in the parking lot, and prepared to sweat my balls off at the show.
I had the beer, as well as the now cold takeout food I had brought with me, and drove in the general direction of the Anthem. Vas texted me that the opener was no good, so I stopped for a second preshow drink (mojito at that Cuban place on the Wharf), and made my way into the Anthem thereafter.
I made a pit stop and the first guy I saw was wearing a skirt and I thought shit I've gone into the women's room. But then I remembered I was seeing edgy alternative band Arcade Fire and not Wilco, and it made sense that I'd see a guy so desperate for attention that he'd wear a skirt to a rock concert.
After what seemed like an interminably long time between sets (not so much for me but for Vas), the Rugrats took the stage. I texted my wife and daughter, and my wife's best comment was "He doesn't look very appealing." (Well hon, if you were an 18 year old groupie, he would!). At times they were pretty decent, at other times boring (new songs, natch). The whole time I felt like I was watching a band that all 6000 other people liked more than me. That's all I have for a show review. This thread is called Post Show Banter, not Show Reviews. Also, there was far more than average BO at this show. Or maybe I was just smelling my sweating balls in my new Wranglers.
My daughter wakes me up getting ready for school at 6:30 each morning, and my wife and I had taken the day of to go hike and brewery hop, so I bailed on the encore. When I saw tickets for Saturday's show as low as $4, I thought about pulling the trigger, but it was just so much more comfortable to stay home alone (wife and daugher had plans of their own.) and vacation plan and watch a decent horror movie and half of a French film with integenerational lesbian sex scene.
The Wranglers will come in handy this winter when walking the dog. Also, I still owe Vas a mojito.
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Ok someone tabulate results and arrange payouts
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can someone give me the 2-3 sentence cliff notes of Space's diatribe?
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can someone give me the 2-3 sentence cliff notes of Space's diatribe?
He went ironically and blew a hole in his pants and had to go to a Target.
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Fuck you Ralph Lauren.
the ja thread is on page 3
a pair of fleece lined winter activity pants by Wrangler
well, maybe not
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Oh so business as usual. Thanks for the summary
can someone give me the 2-3 sentence cliff notes of Space's diatribe?
He went ironically and blew a hole in his pants and had to go to a Target.
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I like when these longtime lurkers/posters/legends act like they don't participate in the community but read it daily without logging in. What are the chances AZ just magically appeared?
Also, AZ, how long until you hang up your twitter account now that it's even a bigger cesspool?
I kinda drew AZ back here when I introduced myself at the show...
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I like when these longtime lurkers/posters/legends act like they don't participate in the community but read it daily without logging in. What are the chances AZ just magically appeared?
Also, AZ, how long until you hang up your twitter account now that it's even a bigger cesspool?
I kinda drew AZ back here when I introduced myself at the show...
I think yada's point is he was lurking here all along and just doesn't post
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I like when these longtime lurkers/posters/legends act like they don't participate in the community but read it daily without logging in. What are the chances AZ just magically appeared?
Also, AZ, how long until you hang up your twitter account now that it's even a bigger cesspool?
I kinda drew AZ back here when I introduced myself at the show...
I think yada's point is he was lurking here all along and just doesn't post
Correct, along with multiple other forum legends.
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Just the last couple weeks.
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Not impressed.
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Nice recap Space.
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Really enjoyed Tunnel at Comet Ping Pong on Friday night...Brendan Canty was on drums, and their EP is delightful. Pretty Bitter was good too, but I'm old so I left before Mamalarky. At least I made it to midnight. Odd aside: I got hit on relentlessly by various people, and I had NO idea that CPP was such a happening pick-up joint.
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Odd aside: I got hit on relentlessly by various people, and I had NO idea that CPP was such a happening pick-up joint.
The natural eroticism of the child sex trafficking happening in the secret basement just organically gets everyone's juices a-flowin'.
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Travis was just a lovely soothing balm for nearly two hours last night.
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JRaD was just rippin'
All of these other incarnations of the dead should just stop, including the OG members... Super fun nigh of music.
Sound was HARSH and LOUD though... like way too loud... even with ear plugs. I can't imagine making it through that evening without ear protection.
Getting into the Anthem was the WORST it's ever been for me... HAD Super Excellent seats, showed up 30 minutes before show time and that line was somehow longer than the general admission line.
Went to the box office, they issued me tickets to just go in through GA and then some numbskull in the wristband line said I couldn't enter through GA because I had Super Excellenet seats... LOL. I basically told him to fuck off and just got in line at GA.
Saw my guy hutch briefly and glad I hadn't read his dying post pre show or I maybe would've cried.
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Thanks. Also not a huge fan of WE. Everything Now has some baffling tracks. Definitely on the decline.
Would have loved to see Crown and In The Backseat played. Looks like they've been rotating in deeper cuts lately. Saw Black Wave/Bad Vibrations was played back in Sept.
Arcade Fire in 2005 at the Riviera in Chicago (with opener Wolf Parade) remains the best show I've ever seen. They were such an amazing band in those early days. Hearing them play In the Backseat to wrap up the show was just incredible, the crowd was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Such a shame that they went downhill so fast and that Win is apparently a bad person.
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I saw Smallpools at FSS on Thursday, my first indoor concert since Feb 2020. They're my pandemic band as I discovered them in 2020. They're not the greatest band but they have some catchy and fun songs. Street Fight, Over and Over and Killer Whales are sick tracks. Wish they would have played Admission to Your Party.
I was in the top 5% of oldest people there. Would have been the oldest if not for the parents with 10 yr old kids (awesome) at the show.
FSS is a pretty good venue, except for the whole Montgomery County throwing taxpayer money at Live Nation to open the place.
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Thanks. Also not a huge fan of WE. Everything Now has some baffling tracks. Definitely on the decline.
Would have loved to see Crown and In The Backseat played. Looks like they've been rotating in deeper cuts lately. Saw Black Wave/Bad Vibrations was played back in Sept.
Arcade Fire in 2005 at the Riviera in Chicago (with opener Wolf Parade) remains the best show I've ever seen. They were such an amazing band in those early days. Hearing them play In the Backseat to wrap up the show was just incredible, the crowd was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Such a shame that they went downhill so fast and that Win is apparently a bad person.
If you think Win is a bad person, you should read the Motley Crue or Led Zeppelin biographies.
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Getting into the Anthem was the WORST it's ever been for me... HAD Super Excellent seats, showed up 30 minutes before show time and that line was somehow longer than the general admission line.
Went to the box office, they issued me tickets to just go in through GA and then some numbskull in the wristband line said I couldn't enter through GA because I had Super Excellenet seats... LOL. I basically told him to fuck off and just got in line at GA.
That’s too bad.
I was inside. I can’t believe someone told you that you couldn’t use the GA line……ugh
Yeah, it wasn’t the smoothest night on lines. It doesn’t help when there isn’t an opening act and everyone arrives at the same time but no excuses. Disappointing.
JRAD are fantastic.
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JRAD are fantastic.
I made it into the venue around 7:50. Well timed, got close to the front of a chill crowd, compared to say KGLW. Sorry I missed seeing either of you.
First time seeing JRAD. No lack of talent, but I feel like they dont have the nuance of the GD. It was nearly all loud, high-energy jam - which is great - but I felt like there wasn't a break. I may have missed something, but the OGs had an overall flow that seemed to be lacking.
Then again, the claim is that they're the best GD cover band, not that they're as good as the original.
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that was a shot across the bow I didn’t see coming
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I also didn't *love* the set. I mean who the hell OPENS with Crazy Fingers??? Isn't that a second set song?
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There's a reason they're named "almost" Daed... don't think they're trying or supposed to sound just like the dead.
The loudness I get (pretty sure that's an anthem issue), but too much energy?? Come on now!
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JRAD are a more muscular powerful version of the Dead than the usual Dead bands that almost universally put me to sleep….it’s kind of like the mid to late 70s dead where the drug fueling the music is coke not acid or weed…
I am all about the energy…
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Well said
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This Mavericks show is the best Latino rock show of the year.
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This Mavericks show is the best Latino rock show of the year.
To type my usual snark would take away from just how great this show as. As Vas said, "Amazing show."
It doesn't get much better than that show. A+.
Who is JRAD?
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Great to hear!
What makes it Latino rock?
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Great to hear!
What makes it Latino rock?
Admittedly, I was talking through my ass and probably don't know what "Latino rock" is (any starting suggestions?), but I think the allmusic review of their most recent album kind of summarizes the show. Probably 30% of the setlist was from this album, and most of the rest of the setlist of older material was infused with the horn section and accordian sounds that defined this album.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/en-espa%C3%B1ol-mw0003394668
More than most of their peers in Nashville, the Mavericks have never been afraid to step off the beaten path and do something out of the ordinary, and that’s never been more true than on their 2020 release En Español. As the title suggests, all 12 songs on this album are sung entirely in Spanish, and given the group’s demonstrated fondness for Mexican and Latin styles, that’s not especially surprising. What is unexpected is that they’ve set their country and retro-rock influences on the sidelines for these sessions — En Español is a straight-up Latin album, and while the occasional twangy guitar figure or lounge-appropriate arrangement reminds us this is still the Mavericks, in the truest sense this is a nearly total departure from the music they’ve made in the past.
The eclectic spirit that’s always informed their music and the sublime vocals of Raul Malo mean this isn’t likely to alienate most of their fan base, and there’s a playful yet reverent tone in the performances that keeps things buoyant. That said, even more than on most of their albums, En Español is a showcase for the vocal stylings of Raul Malo, and on that score it’s superb. Immersing himself in a variety of Mexican and Cuban styles (Malo is of Cuban heritage), he’s at the top of his game here, sounding passionate and fully invested in the material while never sending his delivery over the top, and his phrasing and accents honor the music without dulling the impact of his personality. He makes these songs sound like they were written for him, such as the slinky tango-turned-mariachi number “Sombras Nada Más,” the lively “No Vale la Pena” (including a guest appearance from Flaco Jiménez), the coolly romantic “Sabor a Mí,” and the starkly atmospheric Cuban country song “La Sitiera,” and he also wrote or co-wrote five tracks that blend with the standards and traditional numbers like a charm.
They may have been country superstars in the ’90s, but the Mavericks have always been more concerned with following their muse rather than living up to anyone’s expectations. If this is a long way from What a Crying Shame or Music for All Occasions, it’s adventurous and crafted with heart and skill, and that’s what they’ve always done best.
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Cool maybe I will check it out. I used to have Music for all occasions on LP and enjoyed it.
Sounds like it is Latino rock.
It’s hard to really put my finger on what Latin rock is….does it need to have Latin rhythms, Spanish lyrics or both?
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Who is JRAD?
I have no idea why people get so excited about this guy. (https://www.facebook.com/customdentalcarrollton/)
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Skegss at the Black Cat - good fun set. Crowd and band had a lot of fun. Drummer was sick and one of the opening band's (Flying Machine) drummer sat in. Not a problem as the songs are pretty straight forward and not complicated. Love seeing bands at the Black Cat.
Billy Strings nite 1 at The Anthem. - Another great Billy Strings show.
The band seemlessly goes from blue-grass to blue-grassy jams. They played about 2 hours 45 minutes not including 30 minute break so it was a long night especially in GA. Although The Anthem is beautiful, I don't enjoy seeing shows there. Too large for GA shows. Plus the location of the bars around the floor is a pain to navigate around. And make sure you are not watching the show by any paths to the bar or else you will constantly have people pushing past you.
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Well the “good news” is next time you see Billy will probably be at Merriweather or an arena so you won’t have to worry about a GA show at Anthem.
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Yeah his next leg is in arenas (at least 2 Nashville shows)
Well the “good news” is next time you see Billy will probably be at Merriweather or an arena so you won’t have to worry about a GA show at Anthem.
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Sold out Charlie Crockett show at the Lincoln Friday night....
Openers were called Greyhounds. They were solid at what they do, I just don't like what they do. One bio said Hall and Oates meets ZZ Top. I might say Steely Dan meets the Black Keys.
Charley took the stage and played a 95 minute set. People seemed to be into it. I'll give it a solid B, not nearly as good as the Mavericks at the Lincoln five days prior. But entertaining. The dopey guy near me spilled his whole can of Murphy's Stout all of the carpeted floor. That's ok, he just went and bought two more drinks for himself.
My wife got a bit of a nap in between acts, then again when Charley was playing, as she refused to join the unwashed masses in standing at a seated theater show. She described the audience as "stringy hair and beards, looked like they were from Leesburg or Warrenton.: That was about right. But after a while, ole Charley did inspire her to stand. Kudos to him! I can also say (in refernce to that other thread) my wife is very against the concept of encores. It was nice to go on a date on a Friday night, in spite of my daughter texting my wife asking her wher the fuck she was because we were out later than I had estimated.
My funny story of the night: I took a bathroom break between acts...a homely drunk girl exited the women's room and accidentally slapped the light switch, leaving all of the women in the bathroom in the dark. The guy in front of me in line (long line for men's bathroom no line for women's bathroom, must be an alt-country show), pointed out the the woman that she had accidentally shut off the light and that she need to turn in back on....she didn't really comprehend at first but finally did...she walked back into the bathroom, but by that point someone else had flipped the light on. She walked back out and drunkenly flipped off the poor guy who was only trying to be helpful...
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But was the crowd worthy of an encore?
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But was the crowd worthy of an encore?
When Hutch said "Encores should not be automatic," I thought it was the artist who is earning the encore, not the crowd. After all, they are the one being paid. In dollars and in adulation. The crowd, who is already paying for the show to happen shouldn't have to work for anything.
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the encore is for the audience, not the act
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Ended up doing the rare doubleheader on Saturday Night, with the Bartees Strange show ending at 9pm and Lee Fields scheduled for 10pm. I have further thoughts beyond I enjoyed both their sets, which I may get around to posting.
Space will most likely have a better story regarding the Lee Fields show than me, hopefully no hip injuries occurred at that one..
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Ended up doing the rare doubleheader on Saturday Night, with the Bartees Strange show ending at 9pm and Lee Fields scheduled for 10pm. I have further thoughts beyond I enjoyed both their sets, which I may get around to posting.
Space will most likely have a better story regarding the Lee Fields show than me, hopefully no hip injuries occurred at that one..
Congrats on the double.
I wimped out and missed Lee Fields (hence not completing a two nights back to back outting), so look forward to hearing about anything I missed.
I did stay home and watch Pearl on DVD. Great movie. No hips were broken. Though my wife did fall asleep and my daughter didn't pay attention.
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I did the triple...
Thursday: Tab Benoit with Dirty Dozen Brass Band at State theatre. I haven't seen Tab since he played the Birchmere in November 2020 under Alexandria's 25% capacity limit. Always good and I love his salty curmudgeon commentary. Props to Dirty Dozen who were formed 46 years ago. But man, I was one of what seemed like 5 people under the age of 40/50 but I hope to be an active gig goer 20 years from now so I shouldn't be a judgmental shit.
Friday: Manic Street Preachers and Suede at Fillmore. I was a facing a conflict as I wanted to see Charley Crockett as well but that sold out quickly and I figured he's rising quickly and will be on tour again in the next six months so the conflict resolved on its own. Ironically he was at the Fillmore last Fall so I hadn't been back since then. I still want to hate the Fillmore but it is a nice space and well run. Though their list of banned items is a bit odd. The man in front of me walked away after hearing the whistle on his key chain was contraband. If I carried a rape whistle as a lot of women still do I'd be pissed and really raise a stink. Both bands were great and a very grateful supportive crowd. Suede played like they were playing a venue 10X the size which made it even more fun.
Saturday: Lee Fields at Black Cat. Does he ever have a poor performance? Excellent consistency. I was up front by speakers and everyone around me was just fun, and nice to see a racially and sexual orientation diverse crowd.
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First time seeing Lee Fields and The Expressions and he does indeed put on a great show. Of the three Sharon Jones, Charles Bradley, Lee is the one I've probably listened to the least but he's still one of the best soul singers out there. Highly, impressed with his crack band, especially the sax and trumpet players. Songs were primarily from his new one, but he brought the house down with "Faithful Man".
I had read somewhere that the reason that soul boxset was called "Beg, Scream and Shout" was it was one way of categorizing Soul Singers. I have a good idea who the Beg and Scream Soul Singers are, still unclear on Shout singers are. Anyways, I would say Lee Fields was a beggar with a hit of shout in his style.
Audience was indeed quite mixed in representation age wise, etc and the sound was excellent. Looking forward to seeing Lady Wray there...
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After seeing the video of Bartees Strange performing at the Getty Museum, I knew this was a show I didn't want to miss and he did not disappoint. The new album "Farm To Table" is already a must have from this year and the single "Heavy Heart" is a top song for the year as well, the huge riff/hook midway through the song gets me every time.
Show wasn't sold out at time of doors and if it didn't sellout it was very close to doing so. Audience was great, diverse and totally into the set. I suspect he'll be at Anthem in a couple years time. He and his band was on fire, especially his badass drummer Momma Johnson. I was trying to figure out Momma's background because she stuck me as possibly as having studied to be a Jazz drummer as she played with more dynamics then most rock drummers.
Bartees clearly enjoys performing live and moments of the show felt spontaneous instead of calculated. He is definitely going places!
Spring Silver's set was bit ramshackle/rough around the edges but I guess that's the point. Would catch him if he were on a bill with other bands I'm interested in seeing.
Couldn't at all get into Pom Pom Squad as they seemed to be trying way to hard, seemed to have a backing track in use and and in between songs had snippets of other peoples song in the mix including a Prince song. Of course it didn't help I was grumpy due to a chatty couple plopping themselves along the balcony railing right in front of where I was sitting.
Here is the link to Bartee's Getty Museum performance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I55hQ8FuiHI
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Bartees was very good opening for Lucy Dacus earlier this year at 930 (edit: actually it was a year ago!)
I skipped because i know an early show at 930 would mean a shorter set - looks like 3 songs were not played (no encore) if this setlist is correct:
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/bartees-strange/2022/930-club-washington-dc-bbf9156.html
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There was no encore and I just thought at the time he was one of those non encore artists, and it looks like he doesn't always do an encore.. beside one of his encore songs is another The National cover so I wouldn't have felt like I missed out on anything...
i ended up sliding along the balcony and was sitting along side the stage and there was a laptop next to the stage with a countdown timer of exactly 1:15 minutes that was started right as the hit the stage
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I mean, wutthafuggahyagonnado?
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Bartees was very good opening for Lucy Dacus earlier this year at 930 (edit: actually it was a year ago!)
I skipped because i know an early show at 930 would mean a shorter set - looks like 3 songs were not played (no encore) if this setlist is correct:
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/bartees-strange/2022/930-club-washington-dc-bbf9156.html
He is now headlining the NPR show at the club Monday night.
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Saw Cimafunk at Millennium Stage last night. For some reason the show was moved to the Terrace Theater. Great energy, highly recommended if you like that Afro-Cuban music vibe. My daughter loved it so much she said she wishes she were seeing more live music tonight. My wife fell asleep in her seat. She said every song sounded the same (what I say about Taylor Swift.) I'm with my daughter on this one. A- show.
They 're nominated for a Grammy for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album, so I guess that's another stellar Latino rock show for me. Might be my last show of 2022.
They're playing the Club with Bartees Strange and a couple others Monday night.
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Dino/GBV/Mirman- NYC -Teriminal 5 12/3/22
Fun time!
Found our old friend Challenged at the merch stand. He's doing well. That was his 96th show of the year.
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Found our old friend Challenged at the merch stand.
SHOCKING! that is soo not on brand for him
He's doing well. That was his 96th show of the year.
nice, talked to him in Oct and he didn't think he'd make it, now seems like he'll crush it
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He's slacking on those shows....
Dino/GBV/Mirman- NYC -Teriminal 5 12/3/22
Fun time!
Found our old friend Challenged at the merch stand. He's doing well. That was his 96th show of the year.
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He's slacking on those shows....
you are the only one in his league
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reptilia rehab has done that man well... he has more energy and vigor for life than my children.
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RA - maybe, probably not... last time I saw him at Strathmore I nearly fell alseep... Not sure I can handle his banter for 3 + hrs, but still tempted
I'm assuming you are talking about the 2012 show? Didn't know Jason Isbel came out with him for a 3 show encore, that's cool
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/ryan-adams/2012/the-music-center-at-strathmore-north-bethesda-md-bd149d6.html
Few things about last night's show
1. the seats on the upper tier are really far away and hoestly I get a little vertigo sitting up there. I had row A, but man if I didn't feel a little edgy walking along to get to my seat
2. damn is that a beautiful venue and the sound is just amazing. It was just him on an acoustic guitar and paino sometimes, but IMO it was just flawless sound
3. 35 songs...no encore https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/ryan-adams/2022/the-music-center-at-strathmore-north-bethesda-md-43bf5b63.html One thing that is somewhat nice about RA now is he's finally 'playing the hits' I've seen him so many times over the years and he would just give you 4 of 5 songs from the Whiskeytown->Gold era and tonight we got 14 of em . I do like a lot of the cardinals era, but since there was no band, the only ones we got were from Jacksonville City Nights. He only played 5 songs off the 5 albums he released in the last decade that I've really never listened to. The tracks from A&F, Demolition,ET and LIH were my faves of those albums, so happy with those picks as well
4. Banter wasn't too bad. But some fun interactions with the crowds and rambling stories. I enjoy the banter. Although I think he is a humbler person now (not total reformation)
5. Covers were good, but nothing to write home about ( I did see he did Summer of '69 in cinci!)
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RA - maybe, probably not... last time I saw him at Strathmore I nearly fell alseep... Not sure I can handle his banter for 3 + hrs, but still tempted
I'm assuming you are talking about the 2012 show? Didn't know Jason Isbel came out with him for a 3 show encore, that's cool
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/ryan-adams/2012/the-music-center-at-strathmore-north-bethesda-md-bd149d6.html
Few things about last night's show
1. the seats on the upper tier are really far away and hoestly I get a little vertigo sitting up there. I had row A, but man if I didn't feel a little edgy walking along to get to my seat
2. damn is that a beautiful venue and the sound is just amazing. It was just him on an acoustic guitar and paino sometimes, but IMO it was just flawless sound
3. 35 songs...no encore https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/ryan-adams/2022/the-music-center-at-strathmore-north-bethesda-md-43bf5b63.html One thing that is somewhat nice about RA now is he's finally 'playing the hits' I've seen him so many times over the years and he would just give you 4 of 5 songs from the Whiskeytown->Gold era and tonight we got 14 of em . I do like a lot of the cardinals era, but since there was no band, the only ones we got were from Jacksonville City Nights. He only played 5 songs off the 5 albums he released in the last decade that I've really never listened to. The tracks from A&F, Demolition,ET and LIH were my faves of those albums, so happy with those picks as well
4. Banter wasn't too bad. But some fun interactions with the crowds and rambling stories. I enjoy the banter. Although I think he is a humbler person now (not total reformation)
5. Covers were good, but nothing to write home about ( I did see he did Summer of '69 in cinci!)
Yeah... 2012... was kind of the beginning of the end of my fandom of RA with the dagger finally being 9/8/14 (I remember this because it was my birthday).
Still love a few of those early albums up until the Cardinals and did consider shooting over last minute last night but saw 35 songs on these setlists and knew/liked about 10 of them.
Did he do his weird muppet voice that he's been doing for 20+ years?
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Did he do his weird muppet voice that he's been doing for 20+ years?
unfortunately yes
the dagger finally being 9/8/14 (I remember this because it was my birthday).
yeah that show left a bad taste in my mouth too...and zero songs pre Cold roses. I thought that was very lame
He was still in his very bratty phase at that point too, eventhough it was post his Ménière's issue
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Anyone else catch the Big Star tribute show last week? Upon reflection, that was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. I can't stop thinking about it. What made it so special? I felt like every musician on that stage bared their soul at some point through singing, guitar solos, etc. It's the kind of music that transcends time and takes you someplace else. It was a religious experience...the kind of show that stays with you for a while and makes you look differently at life. Plus, I've never seen Mike Mills look so happy on a stage. I'm not sure they'll be doing more of them (Mike says not for a while), but if any more shows happen, I'm getting on a plane to see them.
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Anyone else catch the Big Star tribute show last week? Upon reflection, that was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. I can't stop thinking about it. What made it so special? I felt like every musician on that stage bared their soul at some point through singing, guitar solos, etc. It's the kind of music that transcends time and takes you someplace else. It was a religious experience...the kind of show that stays with you for a while and makes you look differently at life. Plus, I've never seen Mike Mills look so happy on a stage. I'm not sure they'll be doing more of them (Mike says not for a while), but if any more shows happen, I'm getting on a plane to see them.
I heard about this show, but only after the fact. What was the venue and what other musicians played?
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Anyone else catch the Big Star tribute show last week? Upon reflection, that was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. I can't stop thinking about it. What made it so special? I felt like every musician on that stage bared their soul at some point through singing, guitar solos, etc. It's the kind of music that transcends time and takes you someplace else. It was a religious experience...the kind of show that stays with you for a while and makes you look differently at life. Plus, I've never seen Mike Mills look so happy on a stage. I'm not sure they'll be doing more of them (Mike says not for a while), but if any more shows happen, I'm getting on a plane to see them.
I heard about this show, but only after the fact. What was the venue and what other musicians played?
Didn't know about it until it was happening as well...
Union Stage
The Beatle looking dude in wilco was in the band
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Anyone else catch the Big Star tribute show last week? Upon reflection, that was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. I can't stop thinking about it. What made it so special? I felt like every musician on that stage bared their soul at some point through singing, guitar solos, etc. It's the kind of music that transcends time and takes you someplace else. It was a religious experience...the kind of show that stays with you for a while and makes you look differently at life. Plus, I've never seen Mike Mills look so happy on a stage. I'm not sure they'll be doing more of them (Mike says not for a while), but if any more shows happen, I'm getting on a plane to see them.
I heard about this show, but only after the fact. What was the venue and what other musicians played?
Didn't know about it until it was happening as well...
Union Stage
The Beatle looking dude in wilco was in the band
I'm guessing you mean Patrick Sansone? We refer to him as the old lady looking dude (when he doesn't have a beard.)
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Anyone else catch the Big Star tribute show last week? Upon reflection, that was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. I can't stop thinking about it. What made it so special? I felt like every musician on that stage bared their soul at some point through singing, guitar solos, etc. It's the kind of music that transcends time and takes you someplace else. It was a religious experience...the kind of show that stays with you for a while and makes you look differently at life. Plus, I've never seen Mike Mills look so happy on a stage. I'm not sure they'll be doing more of them (Mike says not for a while), but if any more shows happen, I'm getting on a plane to see them.
I heard about this show, but only after the fact. What was the venue and what other musicians played?
Didn't know about it until it was happening as well...
Union Stage
The Beatle looking dude in wilco was in the band
I'm guessing you mean Patrick Sansone? We refer to him as the old lady looking dude (when he doesn't have a beard.)
Hahah yes... he could be a golden girl
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paging challenged...he went to that Big Star "tribute" show......and also caught Spoon at Anthem.
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paging challenged...he went to that Big Star "tribute" show......and also caught Spoon at Anthem.
Spoon at Anthem?
Edit: I thought that show was at Cap One.
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yep, DC101 party with Jimmy Eat World, etc
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Here's a good writeup of the Big Star show https://trouserpress.com/forum/read.php?1,64982,64985#msg-64985 (https://trouserpress.com/forum/read.php?1,64982,64985#msg-64985)
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Anyone else catch the Big Star tribute show last week? Upon reflection, that was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. I can't stop thinking about it. What made it so special? I felt like every musician on that stage bared their soul at some point through singing, guitar solos, etc. It's the kind of music that transcends time and takes you someplace else. It was a religious experience...the kind of show that stays with you for a while and makes you look differently at life. Plus, I've never seen Mike Mills look so happy on a stage. I'm not sure they'll be doing more of them (Mike says not for a while), but if any more shows happen, I'm getting on a plane to see them.
I saw a Big Star tribute at the clarb a few years back. It was pretty cool to see Mitch Easter performing.... Was he there this time?
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First Ween show for me. Got a spot near the soundboard next to a taper dude in the overpacked venue.
The people around me couldn't have been nicer.
I gotta say I liked the softer numbers the best, especailly the bluesy/jazzy keyboard driven song earlyish in the show. My Own Bare Hands is a great one. Though many of the metal-like songs were a little much for me. Honestly, some of the performance felt like the byproduct of a Spinal Tap/ Tenacious D union.
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First Ween show for me. Got a spot near the soundboard next to a taper dude in the overpacked venue.
The people around me couldn't have been nicer.
I gotta say I liked the softer numbers the best, especailly the bluesy/jazzy keyboard driven song earlyish in the show. My Own Bare Hands is a great one. Though many of the metal-like songs were a little much for me. Honestly, some of the performance felt like the byproduct of a Spinal Tap/ Tenacious D union.
hahah... That was always my ONE gripe with Ween (well, maybe more than one)... but I can't stand The D and there is the occasional similarity. As I said, in my recap in the Ween thread, def. not my ideal set and I prefer your songs vs. the metal as well. I don't mind a couple, but when a set is primarily the metal tunes, it drops in preference.
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We def dont need to hear Vallejo next year.
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We def dont need to hear Vallejo next year.
as long as they replace it with el Camino I am ok with that
I haven’t hear beneus tardes in a decade now ghat I think of it
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I love Vallejo
You people are sick!!
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I haven’t hear beneus tardes in a decade now ghat I think of it
please re-read that, slowly, then tell us how drunk were you when you wrote that?
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I met Shemp at the Lemonheads!
BOOM!
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With that hat and jersey there was no doubt - gotta be Hutch
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With that hat and jersey there was no doubt - gotta be Hutch
Please tell me it was a slash top hat, an Argentinian futbol jersey, pleated white pants, and high tops.
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With that hat and jersey there was no doubt - gotta be Hutch
Please tell me it was a slash top hat, an Argentinian futbol jersey, pleated white pants, and high tops.
welp it wasn't the trifecta, that we only get every other blue moon
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so train wreck or no train wreck?
Did anyone spot walky's biceps?
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so train wreck or no train wreck?
fun show...was not off the rails, but there were a few flubs
Guitar sounded great. Vocals were a little off at times
I enjoyed the 2019 show way more.
He did play my two favorite covers: speed of the sound of loneliness and outdoor type
During his acoustic set, I didn't recognize any of the songs...just checked setlist, and obviously neither did others
Was looking forward to JH being on the stage and she only joined for 3 songs and barely sung, so that was a little underwhelming
Did anyone spot walky's biceps?
no walky sighting by me
but in the ween vs Lemonheads decision clearly gives the W to ween, not even a question
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Having not seen modest mouse since 2005, I wasn't sure what to expect but I can confirm I'll never see them again.
I think Issac Brock is still a giant tool and kind of back on the crazy train... I thought there was potential for an Evan Dando train wreck, but he kept it on the tracks.
Lonesome Crowded West is a perfect album and in general it was a good show... encore was great too.
Show was super loud, I snagged a poster.
The end.
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Evan Dando was not a train wreck…
Juliana Hatfield though… I hope she is ok.
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but in the ween vs Lemonheads decision clearly gives the W to ween, not even a question
obviously.
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Was never any doubt that would be the case…
Lemonheads or really Evan with whoever are not a blow you away type of band….
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Having not seen modest mouse since 2005, I wasn't sure what to expect but I can confirm I'll never see them again.
I think Issac Brock is still a giant tool and kind of back on the crazy train... I thought there was potential for an Evan Dando train wreck, but he kept it on the tracks.
Lonesome Crowded West is a perfect album and in general it was a good show... encore was great too.
Show was super loud, I snagged a poster.
The end.
I agree with your thoughts on MM except I will show up in three years for the Moon and Antarctica tour. Great night. Had a bit too much vodka.
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I travelled to a land not too far away to get in some culture, holiday window displays and to witness people line up to buy stuff...
Went to see a play starring an up and coming actor Wendell Pierce do "Death Of A Salesman". Not a huge play goer but it was fun to see Wendell strut his stuff in a play he always wanted to do. As a bonus there was another of the David Simon Players in the cast in a supporting role, Delaney Williams (The Wire/We Own This City).
Also went to see Eddie Izzard do a one man show based on Dicken's "Great Expectations" in a small theater which was an interesting way to see her perform. Not unlike her standup shows in the past that have had a theatrical element to them with multiple characters being portrayed, just this time it was 20 characters and the source material was entirely the book. Enjoyable evening to be had...
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I haven't seen Kosmo im 20 years, but I think I saw him last night at the excellent Lady Wray/Brainstory show. I wasn't sure though, his pretty face was hidden behind a mask. What is it we're supposed to do in these situations? Approach the person and ask them if they know Kosmo? Anyway ,hey Kosmo. Hope you enjoyed the show. I turned around at the end, and you had split.
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I haven't seen Kosmo im 20 years, but I think I saw him last night at the excellent Lady Wray/Brainstory show. I wasn't sure though, his pretty face was hidden behind a mask. What is it we're supposed to do in these situations? Approach the person and ask them if they know Kosmo? Anyway ,hey Kosmo. Hope you enjoyed the show. I turned around at the end, and you had split.
Didn’t we have a forum shibboleth at one time where we were supposed to ask someone “are you a fan of Kosmo vinyl” to identify other boardies? It was something Kosmo related.
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I haven't seen Kosmo im 20 years, but I think I saw him last night at the excellent Lady Wray/Brainstory show. I wasn't sure though, his pretty face was hidden behind a mask. What is it we're supposed to do in these situations? Approach the person and ask them if they know Kosmo? Anyway ,hey Kosmo. Hope you enjoyed the show. I turned around at the end, and you had split.
Didn’t we have a forum shibboleth at one time where we were supposed to ask someone “are you a fan of Kosmo vinyl” to identify other boardies? It was something Kosmo related.
Meta to ask kosmo if he knows kosmo
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I haven't seen Kosmo im 20 years, but I think I saw him last night at the excellent Lady Wray/Brainstory show. I wasn't sure though, his pretty face was hidden behind a mask. What is it we're supposed to do in these situations? Approach the person and ask them if they know Kosmo? Anyway ,hey Kosmo. Hope you enjoyed the show. I turned around at the end, and you had split.
Didn’t we have a forum shibboleth at one time where we were supposed to ask someone “are you a fan of Kosmo vinyl” to identify other boardies? It was something Kosmo related.
Meta to ask kosmo if he knows kosmo
Are you a fan of META Kosmo?
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I was indeed at the amazing Lady Wray show, what a voice and so talented..
I was indeed masked up and made a swift exit. So probably it was moi, I’m a mystery wrapped in a enigma :P
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I too was on the look out for Kosmo! If only to thank him for recommending the show a couple months ago in some other thread. I wasn’t familiar previously with the superb Lady Wray but bought a ticket and thoroughly enjoyed her performance.
Thanks Kosmo!
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Who was that masked man?
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I haven't seen Kosmo im 20 years, but I think I saw him last night at the excellent Lady Wray/Brainstory show. I wasn't sure though, his pretty face was hidden behind a mask. What is it we're supposed to do in these situations? Approach the person and ask them if they know Kosmo? Anyway ,hey Kosmo. Hope you enjoyed the show. I turned around at the end, and you had split.
Didn’t we have a forum shibboleth at one time where we were supposed to ask someone “are you a fan of Kosmo vinyl” to identify other boardies? It was something Kosmo related.
Yeah, that was the line I was trying to think of.
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Has any other forumer seen and not talked to more forumers than Space? Seems to be a common occurrence.
Kosmo, thanks for doing your part to stop the spread.
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It’s uncanny. If one didn’t know Space any better one would think he doesn’t want to meet other boardies and gets off on posting that he could have said hi but instead stared at us and elected to say nothing.
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Has any other forumer seen and not talked to more forumers than Space? Seems to be a common occurrence.
Kosmo, thanks for doing your part to stop the spread.
I feel like this happened to me at Arlo Parks, but tbh, I wasn't sure it was Space.
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Last year around March we had a dishwasher leak that necessitated calling a plumber. We ended up with a really good one and a nice guy to boot. He was into my records strewn haphazardly everywhere. Likable chap. He had to visit us three times.
Anyways a few weeks later where do I see him but at the CD Cellar. I am pretty sure it was him cause he has a particular way of talking. I didn’t say hello as I felt awkward about it and couldn’t remember his name. I was wearing some crazy hat so I doubt he recognized me.
I guess us boardies are just Space’s plumber.
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Has any other forumer seen and not talked to more forumers than Space? Seems to be a common occurrence.
Kosmo, thanks for doing your part to stop the spread.
Or maybe I was on a date with my wife and didn't want to leave our standing space in the middle of a performance to talk to someone while the headliner was playing. And then he split before the show was over so there was no chance to even say hi.
I'm sure Kosmo didn't want maskless me breathing cooties on him anyway.
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It’s uncanny. If one didn’t know Space any better one would think he doesn’t want to meet other boardies and gets off on posting that he could have said hi but instead stared at us and elected to say nothing.
The other side of this coin is Walkie who tells everyone he will see them at a show then deletes his account about a week out so no arrangements can be made. I think Yada is maybe the only person to **actually** meet him.
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I think hutch met him
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I met him at 930 at hot chip. Really nice and personable gentleman. An unusually tall man of a good build sporting -as I recall - a flannel plaid shirt. We discussed strobe lights and he went on his merry way. A good man secure in his own skin bearing a slight resemblance to a comedian whose name I forget.
Jim Gaffigan
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I met him at 930 at hot chip. Really nice and personable gentleman. An unusually tall man of a good build sporting -as I recall - a flannel plaid shirt. We discussed strobe lights and he went on his merry way. A good man secure in his own skin bearing a slight resemblance to a comedian whose name I forget.
Jim Gaffigan
Good story.
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I went to a Pearl Jam show in Baltimore with Kosmo on his extra ticket. A fine time was had. Great show!
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Does it get any better than Coldplay on SNL last night? I think not.
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Does it get any better than Coldplay on SNL last night? I think not.
This guy is just on a weeklong bender. PUT THE 8.9% ABV, SPACE!
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How was the viagra last night?
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How was the viagra last night?
soo f'n good
Appeared to be a staff favorite as well
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How was the viagra last night?
soo f'n good
Appeared to be a staff favorite as well
I saw DC9 closed for the night for their staff to go to the show as well.
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How was the viagra last night?
soo f'n good
Appeared to be a staff favorite as well
I saw DC9 closed for the night for their staff to go to the show as well.
So they could go to the show or because someone was thrown thru a window and died?
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How was the viagra last night?
soo f'n good
Appeared to be a staff favorite as well
I saw DC9 closed for the night for their staff to go to the show as well.
So they could go to the show or because someone was thrown thru a window and died?
Too soon
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How was the viagra last night?
soo f'n good
Appeared to be a staff favorite as well
I saw DC9 closed for the night for their staff to go to the show as well.
So they could go to the show or because someone was thrown thru a window and died?
Too soon
Just so I’m clear: how many additional years did I need to wait?
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How was the viagra last night?
soo f'n good
Appeared to be a staff favorite as well
I saw DC9 closed for the night for their staff to go to the show as well.
So they could go to the show or because someone was thrown thru a window and died?
Too soon
Just so I’m clear: how many additional years did I need to wait?
Enough until no one gets your comment at all? I mean, I almost didn't get it.
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not really sure, but this was posted on their FB page, that's a long tenure, congrats DC9, you've had some great shows (looks like Viagria Boys first dc date was at dc9 2019)
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So how were Belew-Harrison doing Remain in light?
I was real bummed to miss it but still getting better from covid and taking it easy….
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yeah. Bummed I had to miss it as well.
So how were Belew-Harrison doing Remain in light?
I was real bummed to miss it but still getting better from covid and taking it easy….
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Amazing show! Such good energy, both from the talent and from Cool Cool Cool. Lots of crowd engagement. Belew hurt his middle finger and needed a bandaid mid-set. He later broke a string and couldn't get the replacement to work for about half a song.
Got Belew's setlist on the way out. Top show of the year so far.
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Amazing show! Such good energy, both from the talent and from Cool Cool Cool. Lots of crowd engagement. Belew hurt his middle finger and needed a bandaid mid-set. He later broke a string and couldn't get the replacement to work for about half a song.
Got Belew's setlist on the way out. Top show of the year so far.
Nice dude! Am jealous
Post a picture of set list!!
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Can't figure out photo just now...
https://flic.kr/p/2okub59 (https://flic.kr/p/2okub59)
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Awesome set list!!!
I wish I could have gone…
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Anyone see the Beths at 9:30? I saw the show in Philly and loved it. Thought they were such a great live band.
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44 songs, 3 hours 10 minutes. No I wasn't there.
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/taylor-swift/2023/state-farm-stadium-glendale-az-bbb91ce.html
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So before I write a review and possibly say anything negative, let me say that I'm totally amazed that a 66 yr old and his 63 yr old wife can travel around the country in a tour bus day after day with their easy going obese friend tagging along. For so, so many years. And stay together as a couple plus one. Kudos to them. Freaking hot.
Then again, lots of seniors live the Winnebago lifestyle. What sets these guys apart from other seniors is that they play marathon raucous rock shows like they are Taylor Swift or that other band from Jersey (though my wife reminds me that they don't dance around for 3+ hours like Taylor Swift, but I remind her that Taylor Swift only plays one location for a couple or three nights a week and probably doesn't ride the bus.)
So I got there a few minutes before they went on and staked out my spot near the back. I looked for the tall handsome Goldblum looking motherfucker with the NPR totebag, but he was nowhere to be found. In that time, I reflected on the four or five times I had seen them before. I have to say, that this is a band that has never, ever put out a band album. I also have to say that this is a band who when I play them at home, the response from the other three corners of my world are "Space, turn your music down, nobody wants to listen to that crap." Those are about the only dozen words my dog knows. Also, they are the perfect music for the soundtrack to any good tv show or movie.
But when I thought about the times I've seen them, I can't say that they've ever blown my mind for an entire show. That Hatchet song, Sugarcube, and Autumn Sweater (not played last night) come close. The first time I saw them, I think it was maybe 94 or 95, was at some kind of campus event at JHU. I wasn't a student, but I know somebody who knew somebody. I feel like maybe it was an acoustic show, and maybe it was mostly covers. I'ts all really hazy. I know for sure that Broken Social Scene was not there, and I WAS. The second time I saw them was in Cologne, Germany a year or two later. It was pre-internet, so I just happened to stumble across the show while visiting an old (German) housemate. One thing I remember about the show was Ira's guitar freakouts, which sounded so rad back then. The other thing was that it was the day after Dave Gahan attempted suicide (that really happened, right?) and for some reason I remember Ira making a snarky joke about it. But that's not really possible, is it? Making fun of suicide attempts doesn't happen, right? I mean blackface happened in the 90's and nobody cared, but for sure making fun of suicide attempts, even attempts by pussy British new wavers was never a thing. Right? Another time I saw them play with Sun Ra Arkestra at 9:30 Club, and I was annoyed. I think I may have seen them one other 9:30 show, and it was good.
Anyway, as usual, I don't actually have that much to say about the show. Ira and Georgia look exactly the same, just older. Same hair, same style, same can't sing but it doesn't matter because it fits so fucking well with the music that it doesn't matter. And James is the same level of obesity as he always was. So fucking consistent in the oebesity. Jeff Tweedy has worked his enite life to look like James McNew, but James McNew has always looked like James McNew. Any he can't sing either. Does anybody rememember seeing him in the Parking Lot Movie? https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124612211. Now that was a movie. I bet he has a really sexy girlfriend, because there are women who like the big guys. Anyway, I though the first half (third?) of the show was a little slow and I was maybe wishing I was at home, just a little.
Then I moved up, and was waiting for the second half to begin, and the guy next to me goes "Are you XXXXX?" He didn't use the "Do you know Kosmo" line but he was definitely a familiar fellow. And I was like in my mind "Oh wow, I know you, your face is always a suggested Facebook friend so I recognize you. You're NKOTB." I actually think we talked at a show for like 10 seconds 10 years ago, but it's all hazy. So the show actually got a bit better from that point. Well moving up helped as well, and probably YLT picked it up on their end, but you can never discount getting to hang with a board legend, especially when you're alone and not on a romantic date with your wife. He mentioned that he had seen the handsome Goldblum NPR bag toting motherfucker in passing, but hadn't been able do you know Kosmo him. becomes he seemed to be in a hurry.
Shit, I'm sorry, I have written another show review without really telling you about the show. At times it was boring, At times it was good. At times it was excellent. I like how that get bored and trade off instruments. The road goes on forever and may they enjoy a short movie in Hoboken tonight while I catch up on my own sleep.
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"At times it was boring, At times it was good. At times it was excellent."
That sums it up perfectly actually. I've seen a handful of shows where they were stellar, start to finish, but not since the 90's. With so much variety in their discography, you're never going to get to hear every gem you want. But the fact that 30 years on they're still playing "Sudden Organ" makes me very happy.
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Wow, multiple legends in the house, on a Sunday night even.
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So before I write a review and possibly say anything negative, let me say that I'm totally amazed that a 66 yr old and his 63 yr old wife can travel around the country in a tour bus day after day with their easy going obese friend tagging along. For so, so many years. And stay together as a couple plus one. Kudos to them. Freaking hot.
Then again, lots of seniors live the Winnebago lifestyle.
. . .
The road goes on forever and may they enjoy a short movie in Hoboken tonight while I catch up on my own sleep.
Idk man, I really liked Nomadland.
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So before I write a review and possibly say anything negative, let me say that I'm totally amazed that a 66 yr old and his 63 yr old wife can travel around the country in a tour bus day after day with their easy going obese friend tagging along. For so, so many years. And stay together as a couple plus one. Kudos to them. Freaking hot.
Then again, lots of seniors live the Winnebago lifestyle.
. . .
The road goes on forever and may they enjoy a short movie in Hoboken tonight while I catch up on my own sleep.
Idk man, I really liked Nomadland.
Thanks for tying it together for me.
My "short movie" reference was in reference to the final huddle the band had where they were selecting the final song to play, and Georgia said, "It's like when you're trying to pick a movie on tv and it's like "which one is the shortest?""
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Hi guys. I can't really add anything to Space's review, though I leaned more on the excellent & good end of the spectrum. Of course, it's been 10 years (?) since I've seen them last, so maybe it was just time. Plus, i genuinely love every song they played in the second set, and really dig the new one. Also I'm a mark.
A few other thoughts:
1) Can't believe I joined this place 22 years ago and only just met Space. I'm happy to report that we're [EDIT] NOW not NOT [/EDIT] BFFs.
2) I genuinely hate going to the club anymore. Parking sucks. Area sucks. I hate the no cash shit.
3) I am old, though.
4) Would've been cool to see bearman (we might have met 1,000 years ago).
5) it was cool to see security escort who I believe was Hutch out lol. I was actually going to come over and say hi before the...unpleasantness.
6) I love you all
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5) it was cool to see security escort who I believe was Hutch out lol. I was actually going to come over and say hi before the...unpleasantness.
6) I love you all
whoa NKOTB!
I'd like to hear more about #5, but don't think that was hutch...although I did see him get escorted out one time ...JAMC?
#6 ...good to hear, we need some old dogs back here...
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Hi guys. I can't really add anything to Space's review, though I leaned more on the excellent & good end of the spectrum. Of course, it's been 10 years (?) since I've seen them last, so maybe it was just time. Plus, i genuinely love every song they played in the second set, and really dig the new one. Also I'm a mark.
A few other thoughts:
1) Can't believe I joined this place 22 years ago and only just met Space. I'm happy to report that we're not BFFs.
2) I genuinely hate going to the club anymore. Parking sucks. Area sucks. I hate the no cash shit.
3) I am old, though.
4) Would've been cool to see bearman (we might have met 1,000 years ago).
5) it was cool to see security escort who I believe was Hutch out lol. I was actually going to come over and say hi before the...unpleasantness.
6) I love you all
(1) Legends never truly leave as this post is proof, and,
(2) This man just came so hard in the fucking paint. So hard. JFC. POTW.
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This man just came so hard in the fucking paint. So hard.
i believe there's a category on pornhub for that
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I dunno...I was a few people away, but I've Hutch in person a few times, and most recently at a GBV show last year. From where i was standing, I'm pretty sure it was him...he was just in front of Food Food, had one of this little hats, etc. I was planning to go up between sets and say high, but somewhere in the middle of the first set, there was a lot of yelling from that direction ("you've touched me twice now" some other stuff I forgot), the yellee seemed meek about it, then some staff come up and walked him toward the back. I dunno...maybe he didn't leave leave, or maybe it was a Hutch clone. But I did just get new glasses and I was wearing them, so...
whoa NKOTB!
I'd like to hear more about #5, but don't think that was hutch...although I did see him get escorted out one time ...JAMC?
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It was me.
I was told to switch sides and got a much better spot from which I could see Georgia
What happened?
Some guy next to food pokes me hard. I turn around and am like what did I do? Ten minutes later he pokes me hard again and I turn around and ask him what and he says “You are touching my wife” I was shocked. I think about it a minute and turn around and yell at him twice “You touch me again and I will punch you in the face.” It was particularly loud cause it was the first set. Next thing I know some security came. I went out to lobby and explained what happened and they said I understand but it seemed you were the aggressor. We are going to ask you go back on the right side. I said ok but being a sold out show hanging by merch was awful so I went out and told a supervisor whom I know look I was 15 feet away and now it’s 70. I am going to go back to the left side in a few minutes. Would you believe they stationed a security person by coat check to look out for me. Anyways I went back to right side and with two friends we got real close.
But I am very embittered about it. It wasn’t handled in a cool way. I am sorry it happened but guy made me so mad. I must have barely grazed his wife doing my right to left bob.
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It was me.
“You touch me again and I will punch you in the face.”
Whoa Dark Hutch, that’s rare and can’t believe I picked spring break with my elderly parents over that
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had one of this little hats, etc.
Im dying here, people.
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Also i need to stress that Space and I ARE NOW BFFs, not "ARE NOT" as my typo indicated. After 20 years, he was everything I dreamed he'd be
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I was hoping no boardies had seen my moment of shame!!
Funny thing is I just don’t think I did anything wrong but that’s the way the cookie crumbles sometimes.
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had one of this little hats, etc.
Im dying here, people.
that was a nice touch
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Hey Hutch. Next time stop touching my wife.
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I felt a strong boardie disturbance in the force last night while posted up at the front, stage left, but unfortunately didn’t run into any of you lot. It was a good show.
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Hey Hutch. Next time stop touching my wife.
Damn you are one ugly mofo
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Hey Hutch. Next time stop touching my wife.
Damn you are one ugly mofo
Jeff's always punch up, tall NPR bagtoting Goldblum motherfuckers always punch down.
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Hey Hutch. Next time stop touching my wife.
Damn you are one ugly mofo
well we have seen his face on those album covers… so this was known
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Ugly? Maybe, but look at the birds I'm pulling in, and how happy she looks.
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Hey Hutch. Next time stop touching my wife.
Damn you are one ugly mofo
well we have seen his face on those album covers… so this was known
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Wilco joins YLT for all of their four song encore in Chicago. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8dgyWCkNF6A&feature=youtu.be
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That’s great
Not to complain cause we have it pretty good but we rarely get these sorts of surprises
Still buzzing though that YLT played goin down the road feeling bad last week…
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Sold out Feelies show at the Ottobar. Very long and solid show from The Feelies. Played usual 2 sets, but with 5 encores. Show came in at 3 hours with 1/2 hour break between sets. Showed started at 9 so was a late night (for me anyway). Sound was great, band played great and really enjoyed the song selection. Almost the entire encore were covers (Doors, Dylan, Yardbirds, Stones, REM, Television (2), Patti Smith and Kraftwerk). Wish they would've started at 8 or combined the 5 encores into 2 longer ones, but other than that I'll take 3 hours of music for $25 bucks from a great band.
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Sold out Feelies show at the Ottobar. Very long and solid show from The Feelies. Played usual 2 sets, but with 5 encores. Show came in at 3 hours with 1/2 hour break between sets. Showed started at 9 so was a late night (for me anyway). Sound was great, band played great and really enjoyed the song selection. Almost the entire encore were covers (Doors, Dylan, Yardbirds, Stones, REM, Television (2), Patti Smith and Kraftwerk). Wish they would've started at 8 or combined the 5 encores into 2 longer ones, but other than that I'll take 3 hours of music for $25 bucks from a great band.
I've seen the Feelies a lot of times, but this was one of my top 3 favorites probably. A really special evening...great performance and apparently they showed up feeling cranky but got so much love from the crowd that it snapped them out of whatever they were feeling. It was clear that they were really happy and enjoying themselves. Great to see some boardies there...and for being a very sold out show, everyone for the most part was pretty well-behaved.
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The last time is always the best…
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So, to me the Feelies show had the feel of a tribal pow wow with Bill, Brenda, Stan and Dave providing the pulsating rhythms and Glenn murmuring the incantations. There were Kachina dolls present on one of the amplifiers as well. We left before the Patti Smith cover of Dancing Barefoot but that would have put the icing on the cake.
I thought the first set was on fire with 4 songs from the Good Earth, my favorite Feelies record.
Agree with Sir Van Der Palm, an earlier start would have been nice.
Also, we were graced by the presence of such illustrious boardies as Challenged, Vas Deferens and of course Bearman.
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So, to me the Feelies show had the feel of a tribal pow wow with Bill, Brenda, Stan and Dave providing the pulsating rhythms and Glenn murmuring the incantations.
Sir, I (sporadically) write Julian’s America so I want you to understand I am qualified to speak when I say: you are a bit high on your own supply.
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Sunset Rubdown. Thought Krug & co were excellent and that Howard's sound was solid. Set was 1.5 hrs and had a nice mix of all 3 proper albums. Excited for new material down the line.
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Thought Krug & co were excellent and that Howard's sound was solid.
I mean, Krug is still fine, but its nowhere near the Champagne house it once was.
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LOL
CAN'T believe hutch was me too'd while I was in rehab.
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while I was in rehab.
buried the lede
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Skinny Puppy: I had no idea what I was getting into
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Was it rough? Are you hearing impaired now?
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It wasn't too loud, though that may be a function of my hearing catching up with a lifetime of concerts. I really had no idea what this band was about. It was just an impulse buy for a show at the Fillmore by band that didn't suck at first glance. I wasn't expecting aliens.
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It wasn't too loud, though that may be a function of my hearing catching up with a lifetime of concerts. I really had no idea what this band was about. It was just an impulse buy for a show at the Fillmore by band that didn't suck at first glance. I wasn't expecting aliens.
I eas into Skinny Puppy 35 years ago. My 20 yr old self envies you, my current self feels sorry for you.
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Ross said it better:
https://www.facebook.com/1272045612/posts/pfbid0281HhyGXQ3c1Rvxg7DmB3PaRnNrxq9EEtWCBe5EMz9bVD4BVpUEj6zdg12xJtLHW1l/?sfnsn=mo&mibextid=6aamW6
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Ross said it better:
https://www.facebook.com/1272045612/posts/pfbid0281HhyGXQ3c1Rvxg7DmB3PaRnNrxq9EEtWCBe5EMz9bVD4BVpUEj6zdg12xJtLHW1l/?sfnsn=mo&mibextid=6aamW6
felt like I was there
- Why do people go to concerts and talk through the whole thing? Can’t they go to the movies to do that like everyone else?
- So far this is a damn good show but it’s a mostly goth crowd so every one looks bored
- Memo to everyone: Bauhaus has more than that one shirt design.
and I got some photo confirmation that an alien was on stage
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at some point it appears they removed his brain
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Doug Martsch is a gawt damn guitar god... so underrated and so good.
The new three piece all female rhythm section absolutely crushed last night... old classics, a couple newer tunes, and a brand new single.
The club was probably at 75% capacity, a absolute pleasure to be in.
Spent another evening with this same band last night... It makes me happy that Doug can still roll through town once a year and pack the club. It wasn't my favorite setlist of the last few BTS shows I've seen, but all in all a great show. A killer cover of The Mountain by The Heartless Bastards as well.
Also met boardie legend Bagley, a true gent!
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Doug Martsch is a gawt damn guitar god... so underrated and so good.
The new three piece all female rhythm section absolutely crushed last night... old classics, a couple newer tunes, and a brand new single.
The club was probably at 75% capacity, a absolute pleasure to be in.
Spent another evening with this same band last night... It makes me happy that Doug can still roll through town once a year and pack the club. It wasn't my favorite setlist of the last few BTS shows I've seen, but all in all a great show. A killer cover of The Mountain by The Heartless Bastards as well.
Also met boardie legend Bagley, a true gent!
Twas an honor and a privilege to make your acquaintice Yada.
Quite the power trio. A very tight unit indeed!
Carry the Zero's a classic and they nailed it.
Opener was good too.
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Sorry I missed seeing you all last night at BTS! It was my first time seeing them and I thought they were great.
NOT great...forgetting my wallet! Not a big deal, but the whomever was walking around was a real asshole when I went to the bathroom and washed my hands. Made me walk back and get the stamps put back on, which frankly, was a little humiliating since I'm 45 and old enough to have a 21 year old. I know them's the rules. A little less rude would have been appreciated. I was not attempting to purchase, hold, or drink alcohol. In fact, I was drinking water and coffee.
Been coming to the 930 since before I was legally able to drink and never was accosted like that by staff before last night. I get that I could have been someone checking on them, etc....just maybe treat us old ladies with a little more respect when we clearly forgot our wallet, had a picture of my license on my phone, and wasn't interested in consuming alcohol.
Had I not witnessed a woman super inebriated on shrooms or coke or something and being served multiple beers on Friday night at Caroline Rose, slamming into everyone and almost went over the railing, I don't think it would have been that big of a deal.
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That sucks Keetebug
You missed my experience being escorted to the lobby at YLT story…I also didn’t like how that was handled
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That sucks Keetebug
You missed my experience being escorted to the lobby at YLT story…I also didn’t like how that was handled
Also sorry k8... it's unfortunate when melenials are now the people running businesses, handling customer service, etc... terrible humans!
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Thanks, friends. Hutch I’m sorry you had a similar experience. Some people get off on the power trip, I guess. Sad.
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Scott McMicken and the Ever Expanding. So, so, so, so so GOOD. That's five so's out if 5. Opener Arc Iris was weird and good.
And Union Stage is the best venue in DC.
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Skinny Puppy was easily one the worst shows (& sound) I've ever seen. TG I only spent $10.
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I heard there were space aliens….
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Skinny Puppy was easily one the worst shows (& sound) I've ever seen. TG I only spent $10.
Agreed on all accounts
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And Union Stage is the best venue in DC.
one of them, not sure I'd give it 'the best' rating
The Sound has been decent when I've been there
bar/merch was accessible
beer selection is above average
sight lines are decent
I've never paid for the seats, but I would imagine it would be a good spot as it's just above the crowd and not that far back (and next to the sound board)
Pizza is pretty good (only may be an upstairs thing)
the biggest issue is the lack of quality talent. they have enough shows to have me wanting to go a few times a year, about as many as FSS
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Skinny Puppy was easily one the worst shows (& sound) I've ever seen. TG I only spent $10.
That's some low praise based on your 5 figure show attendance, I would have to imagine you've seen some pretty bad shows over the years
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I dunno, I find ad many shows I like at Union Stage as I do Black Cat, 9:30 Club, Dc9, or Anthem. I've never been to FSS.
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I've never been to FSS.
Gold star boardie
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the biggest issue is the lack of quality talent. they have enough shows to have me wanting to go a few times a year, about as many as FSS
That Big Star all-star band show last year was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. Flesheaters were great, I've seen Helmet there too and it was fun. There are some decent shows that come through, you just have to keep your eyes open.
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the biggest issue is the lack of quality talent. they have enough shows to have me wanting to go a few times a year, about as many as FSS
That Big Star all-star band show last year was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. Flesheaters were great, I've seen Helmet there too and it was fun. There are some decent shows that come through, you just have to keep your eyes open.
For sure, many acts only play Live Nation when booking a US tour
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Gotta say M83 was superlative at Anthem on Saturday.
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Ahh I was given a free ticket.....I thought the new songs were OK. When did he get that big? I was surprised how full it was.
Gotta say M83 was superlative at Anthem on Saturday.
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I really dislike wanding and metal detectors...
I'll bet your detachable penis really drives those things bonkers.
Is Hutch actually an invertebrate?
https://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2012/03/there-is-an-octopus-with-a-detachable-penis/
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We drove out to the Carrol Arts Center in Westminster to see one of favorite local Power Pop bands Starbelly do a show. Been following this band for over 20 years and since they rarely play out live anymore, we jumped at the chance to see them live. Solid set from them featuring songs from their three albums, plus a couple of covers. Would have a prefect show, expect one of the three main singers had a chest cold and was sounding a bit rough on the songs he sings lead on, but oh when those four part harmony kicked in it was still fantastic Venue is a nicely converted old Art Deco movie theater in downtown
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Don't know if anyone here is a Yes fan...I am. Saw Jon Anderson Saturday at the Lyric. I was very surprised, as he sounded great and his band was incredible. If you are going to see a "fake" Yes band then in my opinion having the original singer is better than seeing the other fake Yes band with Steve Howe and a fake lead singer. I've seen them both and the Jon Anderson version is better in my opinion. Highly recommend if you are a Yes fan.
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According to my notes, I haven't seen The Roots since either 1999 or 2000... anyway, a lot has changed in 23 years!
I saw them last week and it was...
1. Awesome
2. Free
3. Exceeded all expectations
Their band is tight as all hell (not surprising), super entertaining, and Black Thought is still a top 5 MC in the game. Would see again... would maybe even pay.
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According to my notes, I haven't seen The Roots since either 1999 or 2000... anyway, a lot has changed in 23 years!
I saw them last week and it was...
1. Awesome
2. Free
3. Exceeded all expectations
Their band is tight as all hell (not surprising), super entertaining, and Black Thought is still a top 5 MC in the game. Would see again... would maybe even pay.
Where were they playing for free and how did I miss that?
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Nice. I saw the Roots once at 930….pretty good…they had Rahzel then
I think the roots is down to two original members, right?
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Nice. I saw the Roots once at 930….pretty good…they had Rahzel then
I think the roots is down to two original members, right?
Depends how technical you want to get, but the original Roots were Questlove and Black Thought, so technically, they're the OGs and still there. I'm pretty sure they've had about 30 members over the years.
According to my notes, I haven't seen The Roots since either 1999 or 2000... anyway, a lot has changed in 23 years!
I saw them last week and it was...
1. Awesome
2. Free
3. Exceeded all expectations
Their band is tight as all hell (not surprising), super entertaining, and Black Thought is still a top 5 MC in the game. Would see again... would maybe even pay.
Where were they playing for free and how did I miss that?
NYC
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Hoodoo Gurus were quite fun last at The Hamilton, no complaints about the setlist as hey played most of their excellent compilation "Electric Soup". As with many bands playing into their 60s, the vocals were a bit rough at times as Dave Faulkner for certain songs was struggling with his higher range. Backing vocals were so-so, but they weren't really know for their harmonies.
Kinda of amazing that besides Faulker the line up included guitarist Brad Sheppard who was with the band for the first album onwards and Richard Grossman who joined the band in 1988 after the third album. As is often the case the drummer is a recent addition, with Nik Reith who previously played with Radio Birdman and Celibate Rifles.
Pretty sure this will the longest time between seeing a band live for me, 40+ years
Well worth the trip down memory lane and the audience was clearly enjoying the chance to see them live and the sound mix was loud but clear.
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Olivia Jean was great. @_theslaughter_ was 🔥🔥🔥
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did you like Leggy, the opener?
Olivia Jean was great. @_theslaughter_ was 🔥🔥🔥
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Heartless Bastards were as solid and wonderful as always.
We hung out with two different pairs of friends, and a third friend, who will now be known as Lil' Baby, stayed home because he was "sooo tired." What was remarkable about this is that we don't have *that* many friends, so that was a lot of friends at one show, whose audience wasn't that big to begin with.
Anyway, I was talking to male #1 from friend group #2, and he mentioned that "A Frank Turner show is my sweet spot." For a moment, I thought that though I've met them both, I had never seen this guy and Sidehatch in the same room together...but I'm pretty sure you two are separate people. This guy is blonder. My other thought was how much that statement would make a certain forum boardie cringe.
And male #1, if you're reading this, no offense. We all have different sweet spots. I'll take a German chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream and a barrel aged stout.
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Anyway, I was talking to male #1 from friend group #2, and he mentioned that "A Frank Turner show is my sweet spot." For a moment, I thought that though I've met them both, I had never seen this guy and Sidehatch in the same room together...but I'm pretty sure you two are separate people. This guy is blonder. My other thought was how much that statement would make a certain forum boardie cringe.
Did Frank get an upgrade from milquetoast to cinnamon sugar toast? Good for him.
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did you like Leggy, the opener?
Olivia Jean was great. @_theslaughter_ was 🔥🔥🔥
Leggy was a nice surprise. I had never heard / heard of them before and honestly wasn't expecting much. They were great on their own, and a perfect pairing for Olivia Jean. Their set was a little bit rough because the bass kept cutting out. There was a long troubleshooting break in the middle, but they never really could make it right. They laughed it off and it kinda made their set entertaining, but maybe not in the way they intended.
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I was in LA last week and caught Hammered Hulls at Zebulon...super cool venue that reminded me a little of the old 9:30 (higher ceiling, same low stage in the corner, no pole), and just have to say that they're one of the best DC bands in years...I love the LP, but as a live band they were absolutely phenomenal. No Mary Timony on bass, it was Brendan Canty, and he really propelled the band. Amazing stuff.
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Wow
Canty
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Yeah, he's been playing with them a lot lately. I think she's finishing up a new LP so most non-DC shows she's been skipping. Agreed though...they absolutely rule.
I was in LA last week and caught Hammered Hulls at Zebulon...super cool venue that reminded me a little of the old 9:30 (higher ceiling, same low stage in the corner, no pole), and just have to say that they're one of the best DC bands in years...I love the LP, but as a live band they were absolutely phenomenal. No Mary Timony on bass, it was Brendan Canty, and he really propelled the band. Amazing stuff.
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I was in LA last week and caught Hammered Hulls at Zebulon...super cool venue that reminded me a little of the old 9:30 (higher ceiling, same low stage in the corner, no pole), and just have to say that they're one of the best DC bands in years...I love the LP, but as a live band they were absolutely phenomenal. No Mary Timony on bass, it was Brendan Canty, and he really propelled the band. Amazing stuff.
Hammered Hulls are fantastic. Possibly the best thing Dischord has put out in a while. Speaking of Brendan, I also caught him with The Messthetics a couple weeks ago. They're quite the power trio. Just when you think "This doesn't sound very Dischordy" they blow the roof off the place.
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Alas, the show conflicted with Destroyer at Ottobar......would have gone to the show just for LEGGY!
did you like Leggy, the opener?
Olivia Jean was great. @_theslaughter_ was 🔥🔥🔥
Leggy was a nice surprise. I had never heard / heard of them before and honestly wasn't expecting much. They were great on their own, and a perfect pairing for Olivia Jean. Their set was a little bit rough because the bass kept cutting out. There was a long troubleshooting break in the middle, but they never really could make it right. They laughed it off and it kinda made their set entertaining, but maybe not in the way they intended.
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Would have gone to the show just or the left handed bassist.
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Olivia Jean was great. @_theslaughter_ was 🔥🔥🔥
I have to ask what is "@_theslaughter_" ?
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That's the IG handle for OJ's bassist. She's a powerhouse!
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Billy Strings at Red Rocks. Great show except the standing in the unending driving rain for 6 hours.
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Billy Strings at Red Rocks. Great show except the standing in the unending driving rain for 6 hours.
Sounds just like a Taylor Swift show.
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Except show started on time and it wasn't anything like a Taylor Swift show.
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Taylor has ACAB moment (https://wtop.com/music/2023/05/bad-blood-between-taylor-swift-and-a-security-guard-maryland-fan-speaks-out/)
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She's so cool 8) 8) 8)
Taylor has ACAB moment (https://wtop.com/music/2023/05/bad-blood-between-taylor-swift-and-a-security-guard-maryland-fan-speaks-out/)
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Taylor has ACAB moment (https://wtop.com/music/2023/05/bad-blood-between-taylor-swift-and-a-security-guard-maryland-fan-speaks-out/)
Is the fan's name really really Kelly Kelly?
Kelly Kelly, 33, a self-proclaimed “OG Swifite,” said the security attendant continually told the fans “You Need To Calm Down,” throughout the night.
“We were dancing, having the best time and he comes up and he’s just like putting his arms out,” the Baltimore County woman told WTOP, recounting the security attendant told fans to “back up,” and “calm down.”
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Let's get this out of the way first...
Seeing as there are two drummers in The Veltereers, would have nkotb been triggered in anyway. Well given all the antics a dual drummer setup could offer there was no stick twirling or throwing witnessed. Possibly just party fouls, but there was dousing the audience with water, having a person in the front row hold up a floor tom so it could be drummed on and well one of the drummers goes by Baby.
Anyways, The Veltereers lived up to expectations live. I thoroughly enjoyed their debut album with hooks, riffs and get stuck in your head lyrics for awhile and the chance to see them live finally came about. Demi has a great rock and roll voice and stage presence. Since she also plays a Baritone guitar it givens them a more unique sound. The added bonus of course is the two in sync drummers pounding away and sharing a cymbal and hi-hat. One of the drummer, not Baby, also plays keyboards. Solid 40 minute set and hopefully a second album and more local appearances are on tap for them.
On to The Blue Stones who held my attention for about 15 minutes... Just generic alt rock performed by a duo and after seeing the Veltereers with their primal drumming and stand on the drums guitar playing it was time for to head for the exits. Honestly, The Blue Stones are that band one usually has to wait through to see a headliner, not bad just not all that engaging...
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No way, two drummers kicks ass. I just don't want to see baton antics! Just hit the drums!!!!
Seeing as there are two drummers in The Veltereers, would have nkotb been triggered in anyway.
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No way, two drummers kicks ass. I just don't want to see baton antics! Just hit the drums!!!!
Seeing as there are two drummers in The Veltereers, would have nkotb been triggered in anyway.
Scott McMicken had three drummers at his show.
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No way, two drummers kicks ass. I just don't want to see baton antics! Just hit the drums!!!!
Seeing as there are two drummers in The Veltereers, would have nkotb been triggered in anyway.
Scott McMicken had three drummers at his show.
is this some sort of rhythmic arms race? "Fuck Everything, We're Doing FOUR drummers!"
(with apologies to The Onion) (https://www.theonion.com/fuck-everything-were-doing-five-blades-1819584036)
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Like always, everyone needs to play catch up with Boredoms: https://www.stereogum.com/11083/boredoms_revisit_this_whole_lots_of_drummers_thing/news/
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Well I've been a fan of the National since 2003, but somehow had not seen them live. I wasn't looking forward to the prospects of a packed Anthem, but I gave myself a $35 mx to get a ticket. Last minute, I got one on Stubhub for $34.
I got there 15 minute into Soccer Mommy and they were as bad as when they opened for Wilco. I slowly nudged my way to somewhat close to the front. Not in the obnoxious racing with beer in hand way that many of the swine do it, but in the moving up every time someone in front of me leaves to pee or get a beer way. And parking my fat ass close enough so that nobody can stand in front of me. Bonus fact: There are lots of short people at a National show. (Unfortunately the three tall ones made their way on Front of me at one point.)
So the National never blows me away on record, but I think they're incapable of making a bad one. And that's pretty much how they were live. Maybe even a little better, surprisingly. They sold a $40 New Order t-shirt but didn't play the song about it. The singer vapes more on stage than any other singer I've seen before. Note, I don't think I've seen a singer vape on stage before.
This morning I told my daughter than Taylor Swift joined them onstage, but she wasn't having it. Then I tried Phoebe Bridgers, and she was with me until the part where Phoebe smashed a guitar like on SNL, and she asked me how much of the story was true. And I had to admit that the woman and womyn were only there n spirit, respectively.
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I have to say, Space's post show banter posts have quickly risen to the top as some of my favorites.
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+1
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JRaD was just rippin'
All of these other incarnations of the dead should just stop, including the OG members... Super fun nigh of music.
Sound was HARSH and LOUD though... like way too loud... even with ear plugs. I can't imagine making it through that evening without ear protection.
Getting into the Anthem was the WORST it's ever been for me... HAD Super Excellent seats, showed up 30 minutes before show time and that line was somehow longer than the general admission line.
Went to the box office, they issued me tickets to just go in through GA and then some numbskull in the wristband line said I couldn't enter through GA because I had Super Excellenet seats... LOL. I basically told him to fuck off and just got in line at GA.
Saw my guy hutch briefly and glad I hadn't read his dying post pre show or I maybe would've cried.
Not as exciting as Space's recap... but I saw JRaD again on 5/12 at Pier Six...
The only reason I'm quoting this review is because, well, it's the same band but I wanted to point out that Pier Six was awesome. I hadn't been there since Ween 2017 and I'd go there over an Anthem show every day of the week. Easy to get to, easy to park, lots of options for pre show shenanigans. Better Sound?? Maybe? It didn't make me think I was getting hearing damage with ear plugs in...
I still stand that every dead cover band or reincarnation should just hang it up, other than JRaD.
proper review: https://dcmusicreview.com/jrad-plays-a-sensational-sunset-show-at-baltimores-pier-six-pavilion/
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I haven’t been there since Ween!
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Never been to P6, but will change that with the Trey show on 7/6
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Never been to P6, but will change that with the Trey show on 7/6
Summer calendar is crazy, but hoping to be there!
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Never been to P6, but will change that with the Trey show on 7/6
Summer calendar is crazy, but hoping to be there!
Am I going to see the little Yodas at the Time Out Market in Lisbon?
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Never been to P6, but will change that with the Trey show on 7/6
Summer calendar is crazy, but hoping to be there!
Am I going to see the little Yodas at the Time Out Market in Lisbon?
I can't say I get this joke... but no? I think the closest I'll get to Lisbon this summer is hearing The Rat tonight.
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To see Space go from board villain to respected elder warms my heart
I have to say, Space's post show banter posts have quickly risen to the top as some of my favorites.
But speaking of past Space, I saw the National once at the Black Cat opening for someone a thousand years ago. Thought they were British, which is probably the worst thing I can think about a band.
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I don’t write long form concert recaps like Space unless I’m getting paid or money is going to charity but I did Bob Moog’s 89th birthday bash at the Moogseum last night and Patrick Gleeson did some of the Apocolypse Now score and then DJed for a bit. The champagne was subpar, however. B-minus overall.
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respected
Hey, slow the fuck down sir.
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I hate to start a show review in such a cheesy way, but as recently as four years ago, the singer from Phantom Planet was going down on Franco-Manitoban Oscar winning actess Brie Larson. Or, maybe he wasn't. The engagement was called off. That seeemed to follow the same relationship trajectory as his musical and sexy haired contemporary one Benjamin Gibbard and his French/Quaker bride who was in the movie Elf.
However, unlike Benjamin, guy from Phantom Planet has not gone on to sell out multile nights at MPP and Anthem. He's not playing a show that is part of an amazing history making multiple night residency like his contemporaries Hamilton Lighthouse (9:30 Club) and the Vaping Dude from the National (Anthem) were on the very same night. (Side note: The National really shold have played the Francis Scott Key classic at the Anthem, but I don't want to rehash that show here.) He's playing one night at a small DC club most famous for shit flying out of their window. Furthermore, his loyal bass player now has a paying job as bass player for the Maroon 5, and even recently appeared with them on the Voice. Or so they told us at the show. And his unloyal drummer Jason Schwarznegger (the only reason to see the band, in my show absentee wife's humble estimation) left the band to pursue a part time acting career and full time career as son of the Terminator.
So Phantom Planet guy has every right to be jealous, and petty, and to just phone it in on a humpday at DC9. And does he? Hell to the mf-ing no. Bruv owned that stage. He sang his mf-ing heart out. He didn't play Anthem, but he sure did sing it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3idzKA0P8Cw. Bruv was so inspired, he even broke into a RATM cover at one point, and hell they're in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Bruv was hungry. Not for something cheesy, but for some mf-ing rock and roll glory. Though the crowd ate it up like a package of Kraft singles. No brie necessary. I bow to you, singer guy from Phantom Planet.
And skeaping of the crowd, there was really no way to politely make my way to the front of the crowd, so I planted my feet firmly at about the same spot the Yada saw me at the last time I was at DC9. And instead of worming my way through the crowd, I made friends with my neighbors. First, I met the bald, short guy in front of me, with his taller female companion. The openers Range Life were rockers from Jersey (with the name it sounds like they should be from Texas), and bald short guy was telling companion how his ma went to high school with Bongiovi and Bongiovi asked his ma out and his ma turned him down. And then he instead asked out Dorothea and the rest is history. Sure, that's the yarn she spins for her sensitive, short, bald son's ears. But it's not the one that she spins at the Metuchin Senior Center when she's pasta dining with Carmella and Adriana. Oh hell to the mf-ing no. The girls get the whole story of the glory of Italian pubes in the 70's. To my right was Rick Rubin, wearing a Faith No More t-shirt, no less. Or at least I was convinced it was him when I snapped his photo with my handy dandy Space phone. I'm not going to post the photo here, but by the look on his face, Richard has had it with the paparazzi. I'm just glad he didn't Sean Penn me. By the way, it looks like he has returned to his vegan lifestyle. Or else he's carrying a little Richard. It's possible in these woke days, it really is. And skeaping of wrasslin, behind me, I felt one or two of my neighbors repeatedly slamming into me. I turned around to tell them that I'm from Virginia, and Virginia is for lovers when I saw that they were two p.m's (you can't spell it out in this post Lizzo/Dinklage Rick Rubin having a baby woke world we're living in) in a wrasslin match. Figuring they must have been fighting over yours truly, I intervened and told them that back in Virginia, known for it's lovers, I had plenty of dinner leftovers and that they were both welcome to join me and my beloved family. That settled them down. Until they played the RATM song.
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To see Space go from board villain to respected elder warms my heart
I have to say, Space's post show banter posts have quickly risen to the top as some of my favorites.
But speaking of past Space, I saw the National once at the Black Cat opening for someone a thousand years ago. Thought they were British, which is probably the worst thing I can think about a band.
Well they were a band much loved by Markie and poorlulu.
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At the National show last night I saw hundreds of new order shirts including a the National New Order shirt.
What is the deal? They sound nothing like new order…..unfortunately
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At the National show last night I saw hundreds of new order shirts including a the National New Order shirt.
What is the deal? They sound nothing like new order…..unfortunately
I hope they give the New Order camp some of the merch money.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEMabLFhD38
How does Matt do what he does? He somehow always makes you feel like you can connect to any song of his JUST at that time. Like he is writing the soundtrack of your life as it progresses.
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Ah, true! But even worse...they LOOKED British.
Well they were a band much loved by Markie and poorlulu.
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I see..they have a new order shirt song
This shirt is such a ripoff
https://shop.americanmary.com/products/new-order-t-shirt
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Shit... How do I follow up a Space plageziered post show banter post like that?
The Walkmen - 5/24
Hmm... Perfect night at the club, I'm going to go with 66% sold, cool air breezing through (or was I possibly standing underneath a fan?), one $13.12 Stella consumed. I showed up 18 minutes before show time and walked right in.
Now the show... According to my notes, I haven't seen The Walkmen since circa 2011 or was it 2012 opening for The War on Drugs... Were they good? Yes. Would I see them again, no?
For a band that showcases a ton of rockers and so much energy, it was just dead as all hell in that place. I did enjoy Ham's little stories about DC life, etc. I don't know the names of any of their songs, but I lasted for one hour and ten minutes of the show and felt I got my $pace worth based on the ticket price.
The Atlantis looks HEAVILY under construction still... Hopefully the faucets are working come this weekend.
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For the record, it was War on Drugs who were opening for the Walkmen.
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For the record, it was War on Drugs who were opening for the Walkmen.
Truth!
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Hopefully the faucets are working come this weekend.
my number one concern and plan on leaving detailed feedback on my experience
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Hopefully the faucets are working come this weekend.
my number one concern and plan on leaving detailed feedback on my experience
Monday looks like the first test of parking - shows at both Atlantis and 930.
edit: The Walkmen vs Matt Maeson on May 31st will be the first time both venues are sold out.
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Good intel from the research department
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Flaming lips were awesome last night although Wayne still talks too much..much better than last show at anthem great sold out crowd…lots of people dressed up in costumes
Smiles everywhere
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Foo Fighters were awesome in Boston and Ohio. I think I liked the set better in Boston. You fuckers who got tickets for tonight are in for a treat I bet. Again got jack shit here ;D
My videos from show
https://youtu.be/Y-FWzEQg7DU
https://youtu.be/-BA3FlDRs2c
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Foo Fighters were awesome in Boston and Ohio. I think I liked the set better in Boston. You fuckers who got tickets for tonight are in for a treat I bet. Again got jack shit here ;D
My videos from show
https://youtu.be/Y-FWzEQg7DU
https://youtu.be/-BA3FlDRs2c
Boston was one of the best shows I've ever seen them do. Josh is the perfect drummer for them.
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Great Los Lobos performance at Wolftrap last night. https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/los-lobos/2023/filene-center-at-wolf-trap-vienna-va-6bb95286.html
Wish the setlist was longer but I'll glady take what I got. I was hoping for a Bertha cover but loved the three songs from Wolf including a sweet version of the title track... Oh and a tasty cumbia for Hutch.
50 years of the band and the vocals are still strong. I don't think the band members have changed except for the drummer.
North Mississippi All Stars were very good as well.
Taj Mahal was a lttile too MOR for me. Glad he played last, we got a jump on the traffic.
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Taj Mahal was a lttile to MOR for me. Glad he played last, we got a jump on the traffic.
in case this is helpful to others, 'cause it took me a minute to figure out (maybe): i believe "MOR" stands for "middle of the road."
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Taj Mahal was a lttile to MOR for me. Glad he played last, we got a jump on the traffic.
in case this is helpful to others, 'cause it took me a minute to figure out (maybe): i believe "MOR" stands for "middle of the road."
Male Oriented Rock
Mahal Oriented Rock
Metal Oriented Rock
Magic Oriented Rock
Meal Oriented Rock (aka dinner music)
Mariner Oriented Rock (aka yacht rock)
Midget Oriental Rock
Medical Oriented Rock
Miscellaneous Oriented Rock
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Mariner Oriented Rock
The best Lana Del Rey album by a mile.
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Mariner Oriented Rock (aka yacht rock)
quite popular in Seattle.
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Mariner Oriented Rock (aka yacht rock)
quite popular in Seattle.
Only current MLB team to never go to the Wot Series
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Taj Mahal was a lttile to MOR for me. Glad he played last, we got a jump on the traffic.
in case this is helpful to others, 'cause it took me a minute to figure out (maybe): i believe "MOR" stands for "middle of the road."
Chrissy Hynde joined him??
Mariner Oriented Rock (aka yacht rock)
quite popular in Seattle.
Only current MLB team to never go to the Wot Series
they didn't readth series of high fantasy novels by American author Robert Jordan
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Dead & Company setlist included a great cover of Miles Davis' Milestones, and a Ripple encore!
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Is it me? Am I getting old? Can I still have fun?
I've seen the Pixies probably five times in 25 years... last night seemed pretty much a run through the motions operation. I'm not expecting fireworks for every show, but just kind of ripped through a bunch of songs non stop without much emotion at all.
Re: Atlantis...
I need to get there earlier or attend a hobo show to get a feel for the place, but it was indeed PACKED last night. The bass drum nearly caused arrhythmia... I only used the bathroom once on the ground level, but not easy to get to during a packed show. I was wondering WTF there were no urinals and only two toilets in the bathroom and when I came out I realized I used the she/her bathroom by accident. A patron prior to me looked like she/her ripped the toilet paper dispener off the wall already. $25 for two dogfish head IPAs. Also, a strange little barrier between the back of the club and the soundboard that really didn't do anything but cause confusion.
Multiple legends in attendance, including but not limited to challenged, hutch, sidebaser, bearman (raging the rail, was there a rail?), todd71727, and his majesty Seth.
Also, Andy's pizza is the best thing to happen around those parts in a long time... Good pizza, quick, nice beer selection...
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Is it me? Am I getting old? Can I still have fun?
I've seen the Pixies probably five times in 25 years... last night seemed pretty much a run through the motions operation. I'm not expecting fireworks for every show, but just kind of ripped through a bunch of songs non stop without much emotion at all.
Re: Atlantis...
I need to get there earlier or attend a hobo show to get a feel for the place, but it was indeed PACKED last night. The bass drum nearly caused arrhythmia... I only used the bathroom once on the ground level, but not easy to get to during a packed show. I was wondering WTF there were no urinals and only two toilets in the bathroom and when I came out I realized I used the she/her bathroom by accident. A patron prior to me looked like she/her ripped the toilet paper dispener off the wall already. $25 for two dogfish head IPAs. Also, a strange little barrier between the back of the club and the soundboard that really didn't do anything but cause confusion.
Multiple legends in attendance, including but not limited to challenged, hutch, sidebaser, bearman (raging the rail, was there a rail?), todd71727, and his majesty Seth.
Also, Andy's pizza is the best thing to happen around those parts in a long time... Good pizza, quick, nice beer selection...
I think my expectations are in check for the Pixies, because I've been seeing them since 1990. They haven't really changed that much since then...first time I saw them they played 2/3 of all their songs and just steam-rolled through. No banter, no encore. Interestingly, up front I felt like nobody was on top of me, and I had plenty of room. Of course, I'm a spazz and maybe they were afraid to be near me too. And maybe folks in the back were crushed a bit more. That sounds unpleasant. I had an absolute blast...even with earplugs, my ears were ringing when I got home. It was LOUD. It gave me flashbacks to the old club where the sound up front might not have been so balanced, but you felt the waves of sound and energy coming right at you. It can be pretty thrilling. I am very, very happy that this was my first show at Atlantis. I loved it.
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Is it me? Am I getting old? Can I still have fun?
I've seen the Pixies probably five times in 25 years... last night seemed pretty much a run through the motions operation. I'm not expecting fireworks for every show, but just kind of ripped through a bunch of songs non stop without much emotion at all.
Re: Atlantis...
I need to get there earlier or attend a hobo show to get a feel for the place, but it was indeed PACKED last night. The bass drum nearly caused arrhythmia... I only used the bathroom once on the ground level, but not easy to get to during a packed show. I was wondering WTF there were no urinals and only two toilets in the bathroom and when I came out I realized I used the she/her bathroom by accident. A patron prior to me looked like she/her ripped the toilet paper dispener off the wall already. $25 for two dogfish head IPAs. Also, a strange little barrier between the back of the club and the soundboard that really didn't do anything but cause confusion.
Multiple legends in attendance, including but not limited to challenged, hutch, sidebaser, bearman (raging the rail, was there a rail?), todd71727, and his majesty Seth.
Also, Andy's pizza is the best thing to happen around those parts in a long time... Good pizza, quick, nice beer selection...
I think my expectations are in check for the Pixies, because I've been seeing them since 1990. They haven't really changed that much since then...first time I saw them they played 2/3 of all their songs and just steam-rolled through. No banter, no encore. Interestingly, up front I felt like nobody was on top of me, and I had plenty of room. Of course, I'm a spazz and maybe they were afraid to be near me too. And maybe folks in the back were crushed a bit more. That sounds unpleasant. I had an absolute blast...even with earplugs, my ears were ringing when I got home. It was LOUD. It gave me flashbacks to the old club where the sound up front might not have been so balanced, but you felt the waves of sound and energy coming right at you. It can be pretty thrilling. I am very, very happy that this was my first show at Atlantis. I loved it.
Glad you had fun! It was definitely loud...but the bass drum was the only thing giving me a bit of issue, heart related, not ears!
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Is it me? Am I getting old? Can I still have fun?
I've seen the Pixies probably five times in 25 years... last night seemed pretty much a run through the motions operation. I'm not expecting fireworks for every show, but just kind of ripped through a bunch of songs non stop without much emotion at all.
I can't argue with your sentiment as it felt a little like they were just performing as if no one was in the crowd
Paz actually looked at the crowd and smiled and acted kind of silly, but not a single word from frank
I still loved it and had a great time, but didn't seem like a small-capacity club show
28 songs nonstop, no opener and no encore
they played a smattering of the new stuff too, was surprised no Monkey, Bone Machine or Catcus, but it's nice to see they are really mixing up their set lists and not just playing the same 15 songs every night
the sound was soo tight, I can think of very few concerts where I could understand every lyric the singer was singing
Didn't need earplugs either
being a few feet in front of Joey was pretty special as you could see and felt his guitar work ...every single note
was so great to watch him all over the fretboard. he's not the showy guitarist but did love it when he used his hat for that one solo
Drums and bass were on point, I think Paz is kick ass and yes I missed Kim but she's a pretty solid addition as a Pixie, she's no lightweight
Lovering is a machine, I love how he finishes Here comes your man, really felt the punch live of his drums
I guess it pays to get there early as it was very spacious upfront once you had your spot. There wasn't a constant push of people trying to wiggle their way in. With that said, I wasn't drinking, so never left to get a beer or bathroom...Hutch made it back a few times, but seemed a lot of work
IMO I think Atlantis is designed really well for a small club, I'm looking forward to catching some shows here in the future
Still no wifi and a dead zone inside
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Well holy shit that was the show I needed to break in The Atlantis....
According to my notes, I haven't seen Yo La Tengo since 2006? 2007? Anyway, it's been a long time and wow.
The first set which was generally mellow and quiet, you could hear a pin drop. The second set was basically perfect with 66 year young Ira Kaplan showing more enthusiasm than the entire other band I saw at said venue earlier this week.
Ira told a few little stories, dedicated a tune to Gus, and seemed amped to be next door tonight. In an alternate universe, I'd be going tonight and eating dinner at Andy's for the 3rd time this week.
It bums me out that I missed a decade in a half of these guys on the road.
The legends contradiction and Vas spotted... the city was poppin' for pride.
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Yeah, another killer YLT show. Didn't see anyone I knew, but if you complimented a guy's Cactus Jack shirt, it was nice meeting you. Also, Story of Yo La Tango is probably my favorite YLT extended jam, so that was a super cool treat.
First time at the Atlantis, and it's really nice to be able to see a show in such a small venue. My next one is X, and I think that will rule. That said, it's a little too much forced nostalgia for my taste. I'm probably being a curmudgeon, but man, just let it be it's own space. It's definitely odd to be in a facsimile of a punk club that required an app for entry, and a credit card for my $11 Pacificos.
I had to listen to a couple next to me debate whether the crow's nest seat was the original chair or ring or both for like 45 minutes.
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Well?? And what did they determine???
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Seat was the original seat (or was it?). Circle for the rig was too large to be the original (or was it?). Also the lady got crushed at a Jane's Addiction show...they were glad YLT wasn't a "thrash" show.
Well?? And what did they determine???
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Man, still putting my face together after being melted off by Love and Rockets last night
They looked and sounded fantastic, easily the best sounding I've ever heard them after seeing them about four times previously
They do not get enough respect, they put on such a good show and have such a deep catalog IMO
was glad to see they sold out the place by showtime
god that opener sucked
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Waco Brothers was a really good show...glad I finally got to see them.
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Drats! Sorta spaced it but sorta picking my spots to be honest….
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W.I.T.C.H. was excellent. Zamrock is my new favorite genre.
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W.I.T.C.H. was excellent. Zamrock is my new favorite genre.
Didn't realize the current incarnation of W.I.T.C.H. was touring, was enjoying the new album this lineup released this year. The W.I.T.CH. Wikipedia entry is grime with many of the members of the various versions of the group having died of AIDS. I see they are at the Black Cat tonight, but not sure I have the energy for a three group line-up...
Anyways, years back I went a bit down the Zamrock rabbit hole after hearing a story on the Zambian group Wells Fargo on Snap Judgement. Be sure to check out the Wells Fargo collection "Watch Out" put together by Now Again Records.
Both of the Now Again Zamrock compilations are great as well.
https://www.nowagainrecords.com/announcing-welcome-to-zamrock/
It's always fun to listen to rock from other parts of the world and Africa in the 70s had quite a scene
I should just point out Now Again does a fantastic job with their various compilations, etc
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W.I.T.C.H. was excellent. Zamrock is my new favorite genre.
they are playing the black cat tonight and it doesn't appear to be sold out
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checking them out. Good stuff!
W.I.T.C.H. was excellent. Zamrock is my new favorite genre.
they are playing the black cat tonight and it doesn't appear to be sold out
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I aint gonna make the Xure show tonight but I did see some live Brazilian music in Lisbon tonight (and ate sone tasty Brazilian food.) The jazz place we tried to go to no longer had live music.
Also went to a taproom for a craft brewery and the beer was surprisingly very good. Dois Corvos. They had a beer called Portugal, the Beer. That made me chuckle.
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Didn't go to the cure, as I had a show conflict. Rodrigo y Gabriella laid down a solid show. Had never seen them before and was quite pleased.
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The Cure show. Never have I seen the lawn so crowded. 1st show I ever went to where I couldn't see the stage. Had to sit on the side hill in order to have any room, and there was no sightline to the stage.
Anyway thought the show was great. Band sounded great. Since I was watching the show from the screens, I can't understand the lack of camera workmanship that was presented. No closeups of the band, mostly a long shot where you couldn't see much. Lots of shots of the band without Robert Smith even in the shot as he ventured to the sides. Camera was pretty much stationary and did not move.
I'll probably get skewered for this but the show would have been better, at least for me, as a more condensed, concise set...maybe 2 hours.
Still my first time seeing them, and glad I did. Also, love being able to get out of that venue taking back roads and home in 10 minutes.
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Nice! Been sitting in the car in the parking garage on the 8th floor for 30 minutes…haven’t moved an inch
This is obscene and I want to die
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Update: not a minute went by before we started moving. My driver is acting kind of funky but we are on 6th floor of parking garage
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always park at the mall...the side by the theaters and walk from there. Easy out especially if you take the back roads...Gov Warfield to Little Patuxent to Cedar Lane to 32 east to 29 south. You avoid the whole MPP traffic mess that way
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The Cure show. Never have I seen the lawn so crowded. 1st show I ever went to where I couldn't see the stage. Had to sit on the side hill in order to have any room, and there was no sightline to the stage.
Anyway thought the show was great. Band sounded great. Since I was watching the show from the screens, I can't understand the lack of camera workmanship that was presented. No closeups of the band, mostly a long shot where you couldn't see much. Lots of shots of the band without Robert Smith even in the shot as he ventured to the sides. Camera was pretty much stationary and did not move.
I'll probably get skewered for this but the show would have been better, at least for me, as a more condensed, concise set...maybe 2 hours.
Still my first time seeing them, and glad I did. Also, love being able to get out of that venue taking back roads and home in 10 minutes.
So, I caught the Philly show at Wells Fargo, as well as Merriweather. I had friends on the lawn, also had a pit ticket for Merriweather. The lawn was packed. I mean, ridiculous. Then I went down to the pit, and I've never seen a show that likewise the pit was wall to wall folks...no room to maneuver. I preferred the Philly show for several reasons: 1) it was in an arena, and collectively the energy is just different when everyone can see the stage and see what's going on. It's palpable. On the lawn, it's just extremely hard to make the same connection with the music, what's going on onstage, etc. You're watching people, not the band 2) Merriweather was heavy on Disintegration stuff, and Philly was all about the Head on the Door and a handful of older tunes like "Charlotte Sometimes". Mostly the same set, but just different enough that made it feel like a faster show and some really top-notch songs. I've also seen the Disintegration songs more, so there's less novelty for me there. 3) Merriweather, despite all the nice upgrades, is a bigger commitment of time and energy to get to/from and your experience there will probably have more variables. It's been a long time since I've seen a tour where I saw an outdoor and indoor show and could compare what are the pros/cons, but I think I've decided my preference is a Capital One Arena vs. a Merriweather or (God forbid) Jiffy Lube. Also, totally agreed on the mall for the parking. We parked at the mall and though traffic was a little hairy initially, we were outta there in fairly decent time. It's nice to see an outdoor summer show. I think the Cure could have easily done 2 nights at Merriweather though, especially given that cities like LA and New York got 3 nights, and San Francisco,San Diego, Montreal and Atlanta got 2 nights.
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Caught my quinquennial (did I use this word properly) Jeff Tweedy solo show last night... Observations.
1. The first time I saw Wilco 20+ years ago, I remember thinking how horrific Jefe looked... somehow, he continues to look worse and worse year after year.
2. Jeff's banter is always fun to hear. Setlist was good enough, I've lost track of all of the Tweedy/Solo Tweedy/Wilco (of last decade).
3. That was the most packed show I've been to at the 930 club, maybe ever? A sold out Atlantis > A sold out 930 Club.
4. There is always the risk at these intimate/quiet shows for drunken assholes. I didn't encounter any, however, rumor has it there were many in attendance, but I definitely didn't hear much heckling, etc.
5. It's unfortunate that there is an entire VIP section completely empty that could probably fit 50+ people in. Hey Seth!
6. Negro Modello bottles were served piss warm.
7. Reveler's Hour has killer pasta.
8. Jeff played "passenger side" because of brennser
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8. Jeff played "passenger side" because of brennser
This is true
And concur w Yada's other observations
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5. It's unfortunate that there is an entire VIP section completely empty that could probably fit 50+ people in. Hey Seth!
The National in Richmond has a similar VIP balcony and sells annual memberships at $5k. I know Seth likely doesn't want to monetize this space but I have often wondered between being in a bigger city with more top-level earners and having more shows/higher quality acts, what he could charge for a one-year +1 to every show. Has to be high five-figures, yeah?
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8. Jeff played "passenger side" because of brennser
This is true
And concur w Yada's other observations
Legends always return!!!
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5. It's unfortunate that there is an entire VIP section completely empty that could probably fit 50+ people in. Hey Seth!
The National in Richmond has a similar VIP balcony and sells annual memberships at $5k. I know Seth likely doesn't want to monetize this space but I have often wondered between being in a bigger city with more top-level earners and having more shows/higher quality acts, what he could charge for a one-year +1 to every show. Has to be high five-figures, yeah?
Following....
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radio king! I really think the stuff golden smog was great
I like to see Mew Madrid, Box and Passenger side making the set lists
Did see he was doing We've Been Had too on this tour
I feel like he listened to yada and didn't play California stars, just for him
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I know Seth likely doesn't want to monetize this space
LOLOLOL
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I know Seth likely doesn't want to monetize this space
LOLOLOL
Yeah, that was poorly worded. I simply meant he obviously is aware this is something people would pay for and yet he is not (at least openly) selling this access.
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I hate to say this but I think it may feel more crowded at Wilco or Tweedy GA shows due to higher average BMI of attendees. It can make a big difference.
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I hate to say this but I think it may feel more crowded at Wilco or Tweedy GA shows due to higher average BMI of attendees. It can make a big difference.
Oh yeah... the amount of balding pears there were through the roof.
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I know Seth likely doesn't want to monetize this space
LOLOLOL
I know some FWB/boardies who would be willing to fill these seats to avoid the perception that there aren't any VIPs at the show.
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saw Sloan live for the first time in over a decade, last time was when they were doing all of my most favorite Sloan record "Twice Removed"
first time at Union Stage, it's nice venue and easy to get to from the metro
Played about two hours in total as they did two sets with a short break in between... we got all of the one "Steady" spread through the set, no complaints here as it's of their most recent albums it's my favorite, they were also highlighting songs from "Never Hear the End of It"
lead vocals at time were a bit iffy, but they do harmonies so well.they were rocking instrumentally... as always would prefer to hear more Jay and Patrick songs as I can never quite get into the Andrew sets... Andrew's songs done in the studio are fine, but live they just don't work for me... oh well it's kind of amazing that a band with four songwriters is still some how working together 30+ years on.
they have some nifty segues where they go right into the second song so you get "Losing California" into "Penpals" towards the end of the set and the encore has "Flying High Again" and "Who Taught You To Live Like That?"
for the final two songs of the second set, they brought up a kid to play "Coax Me" and for then Chris's 15 year old song played drums on Underwhelmed
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I hate to say this but I think it may feel more crowded at Wilco or Tweedy GA shows due to higher average BMI of attendees. It can make a big difference.
cf. The Cure @ MPP
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I know Seth likely doesn't want to monetize this space
LOLOLOL
I know some FWB/boardies who would be willing to fill these seats to avoid the perception that there aren't any VIPs at the show.
+1!!
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I hate to say this but I think it may feel more crowded at Wilco or Tweedy GA shows due to higher average BMI of attendees. It can make a big difference.
cf. The Cure @ MPP
I can attest that some sold out shows are a squeeze because a) more dudes, b) more older dudes, and c) more of us who are a far cry from the size 31" waist we possessed at the age of 16. I remember seeing a Dinosaur Jr. show were clearly all of us needed to be on Weight Watchers.
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In the future ticket prices will vary based on BMI….following the lead of airplanes!!
:)
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All the more reason for the daily weight check-in!
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All the more reason for the daily weight check-in!
Twice a week is better. Every day just drives people crazy because of small and natural fluctuations.
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Went to Jeff Tweedy last night. For context: Uncle Tupelo and Wilco were important bands for me and friends 1996-2001. After Jay Bennett was unceremoniously fired (and they made a movie about it) I was pretty ticked off for many years. While super talented I can’t stand Nels Cline (I mean his guitar playing style). But I enjoyed Wilco (the Album) and saw then again around then and then quite a few times after. I realized how much I still enjoyed hearing stuff from Being there, Summerteeth, Mermaid sessions, and YHF live (even if it would have been better if they had not scrapped the Jay Bennett production in favor of O’rourke). I haven’t paid that much attention to Tweedy’s solo stuff, Band with his kid, or even Wilco’s last few albums (I bought Ode and Wilco Schmilco). Anyhow I think I seen Wilco live 9 or 10 times from 1996 at 9:30 to their Anthem show.
But I had never seen Tweedy solo. It didn’t sound terribly appealing… however, when I saw he was playing Atlantis I thought to myself “Hey this sounds like a great opportunity to do something different and get up close.”
Based on my Hot Chip and Pixies experience I knew getting to show early paid off so with doors opened at 6:30 I got there at 7. I got commemorative ticket stub 151 (for Pixies it was 160 and Hot Chip, 379). A newer and much younger friend who is a huge Wilco fan got my extra as all my older friends whom I saw those legendary shows in the 90s with were out of town, they are dealing with a huge personal crisis, had parental responsibilities like going to kids ballgames. Anyways I can only handle so much rejection so ticket went to someone who really wanted it. Some of my friends you literally feel bad offering them tickets cause you make them feel bad about not being able to have a life. This guy had been at the Tweedy 930 show night before.
Anyways he got there at 6:50 (nice change from when I meet people who are always late. I am always on time to a fault). He was super excited. Went in and walked to about fourth row centerish. Like Pixies, incredibly respectful people as far as space and it was roomy up front! Drank beers until opener went on. Really cool new folk act Le Ren sounding a bit like Joni, Kate Bush and Margo Timmins. Really funny banter. Intermission then Tweedy comes out. Based on Yada review from night before I expected him to look like warmed over death. Surprise he looks fantastic! WTF Yada? Yeah he is a big guy…solid build but no he doesn’t look like Robert Smith! Anyways he starts talking…his humor with that self deprecating wit and sweet shucks demeanor is funny as hell…yes, I suspect it’s a bit of an act (the guy has to be ruthless and smart as hell). He made a lot of jokes about the night before but it was all kind of exaggerated made up stuff (although probably kidding on the square). Anyways he starts playing all these songs a few of which I have never heard or don’t recognize interspersed with known ones to me. Started with a Mermaid song I love. And it was just masterful. I noted ONE clam or bum note the entire show.The crowd was enraptured. At one point early Jeff pulls out this huge list of all the IMP shows he played and tells about how they opened for this act and that act including three times opening at the old 930 including the Dead Milkmen (Walkie!) and Teenage Fanclub (he was rightly proud) and other cool acts I am spacing and says “and then my band broke up!” So he was talking about Tupelo! Anyhow my young friend, after during the next between song patter Tweedy refers to the huge list again yells out “Did Wilco play the old 930!” Cringe! You could tell Tweedy was a bit in jest wounded anyone would ask that “Of course! Haven’t you been paying attention!!” It was all pretty funny but you had to be there
It had been decades since I saw so few phones being used to take pics. It just isn’t done here clearly until this one bozo wearing a Wilco hat gets out his phone and right in front of Jeff can’t help himself and holds phone up and films California Stars. Loser. I thought I noticed a reproving look on Jeff’s face. He didn’t play Via Chicago (most requested at end), Heavy metal drummer, or Summerteeth (instead throwing out another song from that album). And then show was over and he left. I noticed the filming loser waving a Wilco live 1996 album around half heartedly to try and get it signed but he lacked the guts to yell @Hey Jeff sorry I filmed California Stars but can you sign this…” My friend just ate up the show and even bought me an Atlantis poster while I went to restroom. I ran into Bagley which was great as it had been a while.
Show was probably about 15 minutes too short. I was home in Virginia by 11!!
Didn’t notice large BMIs …in fact lots of slim people…probably the beautiful people made this their Tweedy show and left the 930 to the peons
Props to a nice bartender who knew what he was doing.
I couldn’t get wifi automatically but people around me seemed to be using it..not sure if they had to click on a network
(https://i.ibb.co/M1NhPf0/5284-C3-DE-F3-AC-4721-A66-A-D670-CB716-E4-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vdzBLhn)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yY18-OVBh5Y
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Rumors abound that Atlantis now has wifi!
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Sorry to miss you, Hutch. Were you sporting your trademark chapeau? First time at the Atlantis - cool little spot. Will have to arrive earlier next time though. Got in before LeRen went on and we were still 3 deep upstairs. Caught the rest of the show at the back bar downstairs, exchanging pleasantries with the guitar player from LeRen. Jeff's banter was entertaining as usual. 'Art of Almost' was a highlight for me.
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No I was wearing a Wilco cap…darn
I feel Atlantis is a venue one has to arrive reasonably early to secure a nice spot….someone told me you really want to be within the first 300 and you should be fine…. I think that’s probably right…what was your ticket number?
I feel like on the floor if people packed in a bit more up front it would really help. Maybe after these initial 44 shows people will do so…obviously with the big name acts people act like their spot near the stage is holy ground that must not be infringed on
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My Atlantis secret...
That little fake barrier they put in front of the soundboard that is like a cheap red carpet pull out fence-y thing. Stand in front of that and then slowly push it back. :o :o :o :o
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My Atlantis secret...
That little fake barrier they put in front of the soundboard that is like a cheap red carpet pull out fence-y thing. Stand in front of that and then slowly push it back. :o :o :o :o
Stanchion?
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Push it back closer to stage? Or push it back closer to soundboard? It depends on what you mean by “in front of”
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I believe that's there to provide a lane of passage in front of the soundboard. However, last night a bunch of dudes decided to camp out there for the Tweedy set. So there was no pushing back the barrier happening.
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My Atlantis secret...
That little fake barrier they put in front of the soundboard that is like a cheap red carpet pull out fence-y thing. Stand in front of that and then slowly push it back. :o :o :o :o
Stanchion?
Learn something new every day!
Push it back closer to stage? Or push it back closer to soundboard? It depends on what you mean by “in front of”
I meant stand in front of the stanchion and lean against the fake rope thingy... The walkway the created doesn't do much but create confusion IMO. As Bagley said, some people stand back there, some don't... some use it as a walk way. It's unclear what the purpose is.
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Last night's Atlantis show:
It was only fitting for me to see Jeff Tweedy as my first Atlantis show since Wilco was my last show at the original club and my first at the current location. My wife and I have attended all the Soild Sound fests and she dove into the Tweedy show head first during the pandemic, never missing a single one. She's also a member of the Shot in the Arm or whatever the fan club is called. Pretty hardcore. Unfortunately, she was out of town for the show last night. She would have appreciated the show last night more than I, being more familiar with Jeff's later material. Although, I'm not sure how comfortable she would have been unless we got their early for a spot on the upstairs rail.
My preference lies with early Wilco- preferably AM and Ghost. So I would have been happier with Tuesday's 9:30 setlist. That said, I too enjoyed his spin on the Art of Almost and the Mavis cover.
The banter was enjoyable, especially comments like "the bigger the concert crowd, the dumber they are" and he and his wife Susie are so close "because they hate the same things".
As far as the Atlantis goes, it's a very nice venue but obviosuly doesn't come close to the intimacy of the original.
Always a pleasure seeing you too Hutch. Challenged and Todd were also in attendance
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Sky Ferreira is so cool
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Sky Ferreira is so cool
Because her grandmother was Michael Jackson's hairstylist.
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It doesn't hurt!
Sky Ferreira is so cool
Because her grandmother was Michael Jackson's hairstylist.
But seriously, great show...way better than I expected. I kind of figured we'd get something in the range of 45 minutes, given how long it's been since she released anything beyond a one-off song or really toured. But she sounded great, if not a little overwhelmed that people still cared. Great setlist too.
Great seeing Vas and meeting teepo, a former (?) boardie, too.
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Does this belong in the Jeff thread?
Went to Jeff Tweedy last night. For context: Uncle Tupelo and Wilco were important bands for me and friends 1996-2001. After Jay Bennett was unceremoniously fired (and they made a movie about it) I was pretty ticked off for many years. While super talented I can’t stand Nels Cline (I mean his guitar playing style). But I enjoyed Wilco (the Album) and saw then again around then and then quite a few times after. I realized how much I still enjoyed hearing stuff from Being there, Summerteeth, Mermaid sessions, and YHF live (even if it would have been better if they had not scrapped the Jay Bennett production in favor of O’rourke). I haven’t paid that much attention to Tweedy’s solo stuff, Band with his kid, or even Wilco’s last few albums (I bought Ode and Wilco Schmilco). Anyhow I think I seen Wilco live 9 or 10 times from 1996 at 9:30 to their Anthem show.
But I had never seen Tweedy solo. It didn’t sound terribly appealing… however, when I saw he was playing Atlantis I thought to myself “Hey this sounds like a great opportunity to do something different and get up close.”
Based on my Hot Chip and Pixies experience I knew getting to show early paid off so with doors opened at 6:30 I got there at 7. I got commemorative ticket stub 151 (for Pixies it was 160 and Hot Chip, 379). A newer and much younger friend who is a huge Wilco fan got my extra as all my older friends whom I saw those legendary shows in the 90s with were out of town, they are dealing with a huge personal crisis, had parental responsibilities like going to kids ballgames. Anyways I can only handle so much rejection so ticket went to someone who really wanted it. Some of my friends you literally feel bad offering them tickets cause you make them feel bad about not being able to have a life. This guy had been at the Tweedy 930 show night before.
Anyways he got there at 6:50 (nice change from when I meet people who are always late. I am always on time to a fault). He was super excited. Went in and walked to about fourth row centerish. Like Pixies, incredibly respectful people as far as space and it was roomy up front! Drank beers until opener went on. Really cool new folk act Le Ren sounding a bit like Joni, Kate Bush and Margo Timmins. Really funny banter. Intermission then Tweedy comes out. Based on Yada review from night before I expected him to look like warmed over death. Surprise he looks fantastic! WTF Yada? Yeah he is a big guy…solid build but no he doesn’t look like Robert Smith! Anyways he starts talking…his humor with that self deprecating wit and sweet shucks demeanor is funny as hell…yes, I suspect it’s a bit of an act (the guy has to be ruthless and smart as hell). He made a lot of jokes about the night before but it was all kind of exaggerated made up stuff (although probably kidding on the square). Anyways he starts playing all these songs a few of which I have never heard or don’t recognize interspersed with known ones to me. Started with a Mermaid song I love. And it was just masterful. I noted ONE clam or bum note the entire show.The crowd was enraptured. At one point early Jeff pulls out this huge list of all the IMP shows he played and tells about how they opened for this act and that act including three times opening at the old 930 including the Dead Milkmen (Walkie!) and Teenage Fanclub (he was rightly proud) and other cool acts I am spacing and says “and then my band broke up!” So he was talking about Tupelo! Anyhow my young friend, after during the next between song patter Tweedy refers to the huge list again yells out “Did Wilco play the old 930!” Cringe! You could tell Tweedy was a bit in jest wounded anyone would ask that “Of course! Haven’t you been paying attention!!” It was all pretty funny but you had to be there
It had been decades since I saw so few phones being used to take pics. It just isn’t done here clearly until this one bozo wearing a Wilco hat gets out his phone and right in front of Jeff can’t help himself and holds phone up and films California Stars. Loser. I thought I noticed a reproving look on Jeff’s face. He didn’t play Via Chicago (most requested at end), Heavy metal drummer, or Summerteeth (instead throwing out another song from that album). And then show was over and he left. I noticed the filming loser waving a Wilco live 1996 album around half heartedly to try and get it signed but he lacked the guts to yell @Hey Jeff sorry I filmed California Stars but can you sign this…” My friend just ate up the show and even bought me an Atlantis poster while I went to restroom. I ran into Bagley which was great as it had been a while.
Show was probably about 15 minutes too short. I was home in Virginia by 11!!
Didn’t notice large BMIs …in fact lots of slim people…probably the beautiful people made this their Tweedy show and left the 930 to the peons
Props to a nice bartender who knew what he was doing.
I couldn’t get wifi automatically but people around me seemed to be using it..not sure if they had to click on a network
(https://i.ibb.co/M1NhPf0/5284-C3-DE-F3-AC-4721-A66-A-D670-CB716-E4-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vdzBLhn)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yY18-OVBh5Y
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It doesn't hurt!
Sky Ferreira is so cool
Because her grandmother was Michael Jackson's hairstylist.
But seriously, great show...way better than I expected. I kind of figured we'd get something in the range of 45 minutes, given how long it's been since she released anything beyond a one-off song or really toured. But she sounded great, if not a little overwhelmed that people still cared. Great setlist too.
Great seeing Vas and meeting teepo, a former (?) boardie, too.
still bummed about being out of town for this
although the set list didn't contain my favorite song of hers: Sad Dream (https://youtu.be/6dyeFalOjw0). not sure why she never plays it, but that Ghost EP is soo damn good (welp she played it about half the time on the 2013 tour, just not the 9:30 date)
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I know this is cheesy or the least hip thing evah and I will likely be impaled for it and banned from forum but two nights ago saw Barenaked Ladies do the Big Bang Theory song….
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I know this is cheesy or the least hip thing evah and I will likely be impaled for it and banned from forum but two nights ago saw Barenaked Ladies do the Big Bang Theory song….
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did The Rembrandts open?
I feel like I just lost an IQ point or two after I just listened to that BNL song
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Del Amitri and Five for Fighting opened.
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I know this is cheesy or the least hip thing evah and I will likely be impaled for it and banned from forum but two nights ago saw Barenaked Ladies do the Big Bang Theory song….
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Thanks for the invite
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I know this is cheesy or the least hip thing evah and I will likely be impaled for it and banned from forum but two nights ago saw Barenaked Ladies do the Big Bang Theory song….
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Thanks for the invite
5,000
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We saw the stage production of Fela at the Olney Theatre yesterday. It was excellent, ya'll should go see it.
https://playbill.com/production/fela-regional-olney-theatre-center-for-the-arts-2023
Judging by the number of walking canes and face masks I saw, the old white people quite outnumbered the young hipsters (so y'all would feel right at home) at this one. Regardless, it beats a Barenaked Ladies show, at least for me. :)
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Did they perform the Big Bang Theory song?
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Did they perform the Big Bang Theory song?
Is that the song about the new Burger King burger over in Europe?
https://euro.eseuro.com/business/499380.html
I'm not trying to be a hipster, but I can say I've never heard that song.
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That is not possible
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We saw the stage production of Fela at the Olney Theatre yesterday. It was excellent, ya'll should go see it.
https://playbill.com/production/fela-regional-olney-theatre-center-for-the-arts-2023
Judging by the number of walking canes and face masks I saw, the old white people quite outnumbered the young hipsters (so y'all would feel right at home) at this one. Regardless, it beats a Barenaked Ladies show, at least for me. :)
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Can confirm... at least the one I saw a decade + ago that had the one girl from Destiny's Child in it as the main character? Lead? whatever you want to call her.
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We saw the stage production of Fela at the Olney Theatre yesterday. It was excellent, ya'll should go see it.
https://playbill.com/production/fela-regional-olney-theatre-center-for-the-arts-2023
Judging by the number of walking canes and face masks I saw, the old white people quite outnumbered the young hipsters (so y'all would feel right at home) at this one. Regardless, it beats a Barenaked Ladies show, at least for me. :)
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Can confirm... at least the one I saw a decade + ago that had the one girl from Destiny's Child in it as the main character? Lead? whatever you want to call her.
Are you saying the girl from Destiny's Child was playing Fela? Edit: Google shows me she played his love interest in 2013. She's not in the current show.
This is the guy who played Fela when it was on Broadway:
http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-duain-richmond-duain-richmond-official-los-angeles/
He's playing Fela in the Olney show.
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I saw it in NYC all the way back when Sahr Ngaujah was the opening actor to play Fela in 2009/10.
LOVED LOVED LOVED the show.
I'm seeing the Olney show the end of the month. Gonna be a hell of a trek from DC, relatively speaking, but that's how good I think this show is.
And even better news that one of the former Broadway Fela's is on stage in Olney!
Highly recommend to everyone.
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Elvis at the Lyric last night. I knew going in what to expect, especially since he played Syracuse the night before. The voice just isn't there anymore, but sometimes he still sounds great, mostly on the harder stuff. He opened the show in a beanie sitting on a chair, which he used frequently. Different arrangements on the stuff you know; a lot of stuff I didn't know. Granted I haven't kept up with his more current stuff. Horns were a nice addition. Good to see Steve Naive and Pete Thomas
Nick Lowe with Los Straitjackets was a lot of fun. And 'When I Write the Book' is a hundred times better than 'Everyday I Write the Book'
Crowd was geriatric, again as expected
The Lyric is cool. Literally. The AC was crankin'
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I did not make it but the Baltimore show did not have Chelsea and Pump It Up...I would've been disappointed...I guess he prefers to play the deep cuts than his "hits".
Elvis at the Lyric last night. I knew going in what to expect, especially since he played Syracuse the night before. The voice just isn't there anymore, but sometimes he still sounds great, mostly on the harder stuff. He opened the show in a beanie sitting on a chair, which he used frequently. Different arrangements on the stuff you know; a lot of stuff I didn't know. Granted I haven't kept up with his more current stuff. Horns were a nice addition. Good to see Steve Naive and Pete Thomas
Nick Lowe with Los Straitjackets was a lot of fun. And 'When I Write the Book' is a hundred times better than 'Everyday I Write the Book'
Crowd was geriatric, again as expected
The Lyric is cool. Literally. The AC was crankin'
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Elvis at the Lyric last night.
per setlist.fm (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/elvis-costello-and-the-imposters/2023/lyric-performing-arts-center-baltimore-md-3ba73c34.html), he's essentially fronting a cover band ;D
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I was there Definitely not a greatest hits show. Lots of deep deep cuts. Nick Lowe was fun with Los Straighjackets. Would like to see him in a smaller venue as headliner.
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Pump It Up.
Hot take… least favorite song off his greatest album
Would be happy to never hear it again
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Anybody catch Nirvana at the State Theatre? How was it?
Unfortunately I had to miss it….
Next time..
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Been a while for me here but needed somewhere to vent that I saw Dinosaur Jr. on Friday opening for Clutch and with Red Fang at The Anthem. They were criminally under-amplified, pretty much not in the PA at all for the first 20 minutes or so. Red Fang was significantly louder and Clutch had the A treatment mix. All three bands played great but why Dino Jr got kneecapped by the soundboard I can't understand. Otherwise, good times, albeit an expensive night.
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You know this is an interesting observation. Another usher who was behind soundboard told me he felt the sound got mangled badly.
All I can tell you is Dino had their own sound guy (who looks a lot like Mascis) and did an extensive sound check which sounded good.
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Been a while for me here but needed somewhere to vent that I saw Dinosaur Jr. on Friday opening for Clutch and with Red Fang at The Anthem. They were criminally under-amplified, pretty much not in the PA at all for the first 20 minutes or so. Red Fang was significantly louder and Clutch had the A treatment mix. All three bands played great but why Dino Jr got kneecapped by the soundboard I can't understand. Otherwise, good times, albeit an expensive night.
The question is, why would Dino Jr. open for Clutch...
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Clutch fans at this show overwhelmingly outnumbered Dino fans… maybe 8 to 1.
Dino 🦕 played an hour. Even did their cover of Just like Heaven
Clutch played about 90 and just sounded amazing. Tore the roof off…Played some great stuff including their first 7 inch.
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The question is, why would Dino Jr. open for Clutch...
The odd matching melted away a few times when Dino Jr's shredding pushed more of a link to Clutch's soundscape.
Still -- a curious match for the lineup. Perhaps they share an agent or something.
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You know this is an interesting observation. Another usher who was behind soundboard told me he felt the sound got mangled badly.
Hutch, are you suggesting the sound quality at an IMP venue was anything less than "so perfect no other venue is worth attending"? I just want to make sure I have my bearings straight.
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Clutch fans at this show overwhelmingly outnumbered Dino fans… maybe 8 to 1.
Well yea... typically the headliner brings more boys to the yard.
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Clutch fans at this show overwhelmingly outnumbered Dino fans… maybe 8 to 1.
Well yea... typically the headliner brings more boys to the yard.
I could apprentice thee, but I'd have to levy a fee.
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You know this is an interesting observation. Another usher who was behind soundboard told me he felt the sound got mangled badly.
Hutch, are you suggesting the sound quality at an IMP venue was anything less than "so perfect no other venue is worth attending"? I just want to make sure I have my bearings straight.
Of course not! How dare to even imply such a thing. :) The fact Clutch sounded insanely good tells you the problem was not the venue. Remember, as I said, I really think Dino does their own sound.
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Phew. My world was about to be thrown into a tailspin. Thanks for clearing that up.
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Clutch fans at this show overwhelmingly outnumbered Dino fans… maybe 8 to 1.
Well yea... typically the headliner brings more boys to the yard.
So you are talking about the bill?
I don’t know but my understanding is this is a national tour…
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Clutch fans at this show overwhelmingly outnumbered Dino fans… maybe 8 to 1.
Well yea... typically the headliner brings more boys to the yard.
So you are talking about the bill?
I don’t know but my understanding is this is a national tour…
I don't get your question... If Clutch was the headliner of the show, they would probably have more fans there than the opener?
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I agree with myself
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Yay I win!
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Kangaroo Court!
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Clutch were awesome, more metal than I remembered but really on point. It was a killer show. Red Fang also delivered big time. Dinosaur really and truly were not in the PA for the first 20 minutes which is ridiculous. Musically I thought they owned the night but no one probably noticed.. I'd say inexcusable but we're talking about a rock concert here! I made a recording too which I will share gladly if you PM me. Cheers, Toby
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Hey Toby
It’s disappointing to read that the sound was fucked for 20 minutes…sounds like a mistake….was it the first 20 minutes of Dino? I heard Just like heaven towards end and it sounded good
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Anybody catch Nirvana at the State Theatre? How was it?
Unfortunately I had to miss it….
Next time..
Another shot.
https://tallyhotheater.com/tm-event/smells-like-nirvana/
Is that where you're seeing Living Colour?
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Anybody catch Nirvana at the State Theatre? How was it?
Unfortunately I had to miss it….
Next time..
Another shot.
https://tallyhotheater.com/tm-event/smells-like-nirvana/
Is that where you're seeing Living Colour?
Smells like a cover band
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It's funny that many bands are combining an Atlantis appearance with their Anthem appearance, whereas Living Colour arr combining there's with their Tally Ho appearance .
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Living Colour is doing two sold out shows at Atlantis. Not too shabby….
Serious talent in this band…just read up on Doug Wimbish
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Living Colour is doing two sold out shows at Atlantis. Not too shabby….
Serious talent in this band…just read up on Doug Wimbish
They are playing the Tally Ho in Leesburg on Friday as well, but you would have to sacrifice the Outlaw fest, the Drums, Portugal. The Man or Culture Club all on the same night.
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As an old man, I really appreciate both DC9 shows this week being a) early and b) short. I think I got back from the beach about 20 minutes before I had to leave for the show on Sunday.
Remember Sports was super fun. I don't like the most recent album as much as the others, but they were
Lifeguard was incredible. I hadn't really listened to that album much ahead of the show, but those kids killed it. Noisy & chaotic...been a long time since I saw an opener wow me like that.
Horsegirl rules. I missed their last show at DC9, but they sounded really great. Played a bunch of new songs too, which were all really good IMO. EDIT: I should mention the crowd was a lot of OLD dudes...I've gotten used to being the oldest guy in the room, but I was surprised how aged the crowd was. At first I assumed it was maybe the band's parents (both bands are young), but based on how many, I think it was just guys being pervy. Not me tho, don't say I was there to be a creep.
I've never been good with understanding how "popular" a band is, but i was surprised this was still at some place so small. I dunno...i guess i assumed they were a lot bigger than they are?
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Living Colour is doing two sold out shows at Atlantis. Not too shabby….
Serious talent in this band…just read up on Doug Wimbish
I once saw Living Colour n a small club (capacity was 200) in Albany, NY...right as they were hitting it big.
The opening act was Soundgarden.
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I think they played an outdoor concert on the UMD campus in the late 80s...vague recollection of attending this
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I think they played an outdoor concert on the UMD campus in the late 80s...vague recollection of attending this
You can read a review of that show here: https://contentdm.ad.umbc.edu/digital/api/collection/Retriever/id/15537/download
I can't find a review of the show I mentioned.
Doug Wimbish joined Living Colour in 1992, between their second and third album. Muzz Skillings was the original bassist.
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Well they threw down tonayt…75 minute solid set…heavyosity
Also we observed a moment of silence for Sinead
I tried the IMPA and it’s like they squeezed a lemon in my cup…too fruity for me
Vernon Reid is an amazing guitarist
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Did anyone go see Beyonce this weekend? It sounds like the concerts were great, but everything outside of the actual shows was a mess.
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Can confirm. Went last night. Epic cluster. Beyonce is awesome and her show was fantastic. Venue (and communication, not sure whose fault) was horrific.
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Beyonce’s tour paid $100,000 to keep Metro open later.
kinda lame they would have to do that
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Beyonce’s tour paid $100,000 to keep Metro open later.
kinda lame they would have to do that
the foos did the same thing at their verizon center show several years ago.
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I went to Beyoncé on Saturday. It was fine. FedEx is terrible, but we were on the club level, so it was a little nicer. Great show. Wish we had a more fun section. So many people sitting. Not me and my friends!
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anyone go to Pink in DC? Don't really care about the show itself, just wondering how bad the weather was or if it cleared by showtime.
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anyone go to Pink in DC? Don't really care about the show itself, just wondering how bad the weather was or if it cleared by showtime.
huh? There is weather.com for that
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I try to ignore American politics lately. It’s toxic.
Will be plenty of time to get immersed in it around elections.
I used to love following US politics but it’s gone completely off the rails.
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I used to love following US politics but it’s gone completely off the rails.
not really sure this is post show banter...but you are not wrong
I used to love talking about it with Conservatives/GOP types and legitimately wanted to hear their side of the issue
...but now it's like asking for a fist fight and I just avoid the topic like a third rail in person
on twitter, gloves off baby
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Queens sounded fantastic last night. Kick ass. Much much better than I remember in 2017. Seemed rejuvenated.
Oh and met the Director!!
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Queens sounded fantastic last night. Kick ass. Much much better than I remember in 2017. Seemed rejuvenated.
Oh and met the Director!!
nice
The Real shame is the viagra boys didn’t open for the east coast shows
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Saw a few people with Viagra Boys shirts…
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Queens sounded fantastic last night. Kick ass. Much much better than I remember in 2017. Seemed rejuvenated.
Oh and met the Director!!
I'm gonna probably have the unpopular opinion here, and I don't want to detract from anyone's enjoyment of the show last night. Much better than 2017? Better yes...but I'm not sure I'd say much. My issue is that I've been seeing Queens for 24 years now. I saw them when they came out with the first LP, and I've seen many variations of the lineup. Invariably, every lineup offers something worthwhile. I enjoy the current lineup very much, though I still favor Joey Castillo's more up-tempo Animal-from-the-Muppets flashes of energy. Jon Theodore is a great drummer though, no question. My main issue is with Josh. He's not a happy person. I don't feel like he's having a good time. I sensed it in 2017, but last night he was fried on mushrooms and what started off as a strong set for me quickly devolved into QOTSA cover band territory. A friend I was with said "it isn't bad...but it isn't good". I actually disagree with him...it was fine. Fair to good, with some moments of drugged-out psychedelic bliss that bled dangerously into schlock. Not a trainwreck. But what was up with the solo during "Make It Wit Chu"? Ouch. On the other hand, that was the tightest version of "Little Sister" I've ever heard. QOTSA used to be one of my very favorite bands to go see in concert, because it always felt like you'd get some fierce brilliance, a few moments of inexplicable and unexpected improvisation, and you'd feel like Josh was either having a blast or ready to blow his pretty ginger noggin. Last night felt like Ginger Elvis entering his Vegas jumpsuit-era. Great band, but a bloated and drugged-out delivery. It was a pale shadow of what a Queens show used to be. After last night, I might be done with seeing them. I love the songs "Make It Wit Chu", "No One Knows", "My God is the Sun", and "A Song for the Dead", but I'm also getting tired of some of the standards. There was no "Regular John", no "In the Fade", no "Hangin' Tree", "no "You Can't Quit Me Baby". The new material is strong, but I felt like I was watching an imitation instead of an authentic actualization of a great band. I agree it was better than last time. But damn, how the mighty have fallen.
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I don’t really get the forgery or imitation accusation. We know the band is all different from back in the day. Not really a band even as I bet other than Homme they are all on retainers…
Every time a band gets up there it’s an act…that’s what a performance is…You ever seen AC/DC live? It’s super scripted and still incredible
You were at Pixies at Atlantis. Why is that not an imitation of early pixies with Kim?
Would it have been better if Homme had shot up onstage?
Band sounds tight…Dean Fertita is awesome…sound was crystal clear
Maybe you just don’t enjoy them live anymore but want to blame them? Your review six years ago was sort of similar.
People coming out weren’t exactly complaining dude!
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Would it have been better if Homme had shot up onstage?
I mean, it’d be a good story for those of us who descended from our California sober, ivory towers to come see the poors sing and dance for our amusement. Let’s try it. Hey, Seth!
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Band sounds tight…Dean Fertita is awesome…sound was crystal clear
Realizing that Dean has essentially become the quintessential side man, I really wish he'd get back to his own songwriting. The Waxwings first record "Low To The Ground" will always be one of my absolute favorites of all time and his hello=fire record is a worthy listen as well.
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Hmm, I was wondering why Hutch thought the sound was so good when I read this tidbit in Wikipedia
During the tour with the Raconteurs, Fertita got to know the band's sound man Hutch, who is also the long time sound man of Queens of the Stone Age
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of course i should have done my research because Dean released this record last year...
Tropical Gothclub out on Third Man Records
https://tropicalgothclub.bandcamp.com/album/tropical-gothclub
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I found myself thinking last night that QOTSA sounded a bit like Dead Weather!
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I don’t really get the forgery or imitation accusation. We know the band is all different from back in the day. Not really a band even as I bet other than Homme they are all on retainers…
Every time a band gets up there it’s an act…that’s what a performance is…You ever seen AC/DC live? It’s super scripted and still incredible
You were at Pixies at Atlantis. Why is that not an imitation of early pixies with Kim?
Would it have been better if Homme had shot up onstage?
Band sounds tight…Dean Fertita is awesome…sound was crystal clear
Maybe you just don’t enjoy them live anymore but want to blame them? Your review six years ago was sort of similar.
People coming out weren’t exactly complaining dude!
I don't expect anyone to agree with me...I WANTED to like it more than I did. I was genuinely excited and ready for a great show. I think the problem for someone like me is I recall the truly incredible shows where they melted my face off. The Warfield in 2003. 9:30 in 2005. Ram's Head in 2007. Bill Graham in 2014. I'm not expecting Josh to do something like shoot up on stage (although I'm sure GG Allin checked that box)...I think that being fucked up is kind of rude to fans paying good money to see you deliver a stellar show. I've seen him brag about all the different drugs he's on while he's on stage, whether it be coke or vicodin or whatever. Last night it was mushrooms. But when you're not in a good place with your life, it can show your performance. I'm probably more attuned to that energy because of how much I've seen them...I have a lot to compare it to. I wanted to have more fun than I did. That's that. I felt like I was watching someone attempt to cope with sadness. And the difference between that and the Pixies has nothing to do with original members vs. not. The question is can they still deliver a great performance...and from the smiles I saw coming from the Pixies, they still love what they do. In a recent interview, Josh said that music is his therapy and he doesn't talk to a shrink...instead he plays music. Not sure how I feel about that as a coping mechanism.
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That was a treat.
Margo Price acoustic at the Kennedy Center
They moved it from Millienum Stage to the terrace theater...which was great as we got comfy seats ten rows back
Did a bunch of new and unreleased songs
touching cover of Joni's The Crow on the Cradle
and finished the night with a shout-out to Sugarman and Robbie with a cover of Evanigline
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So glad you attended and enjoyed!
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Just got back from the land of Sweets, as my virgin Pacific Northwest journey draws to a close.
I caught Mikaela Davis and her band at a small club in Seattle a couple Saturdays ago. I thought we'd be treated to some Jerry covers since it was the Days Between but the closest we got was a China Cat Jam in the midst of one of her originals. It was a wonderful performance so I was just a little diappointed.... Man can she play the harp! Nice vocals as well. The ethereal sounds of the plucked strings floated with her self proclaimed "psychedelic americana" vibe. Her band's very tight though the bass player appeared a bit overzealous during the jammy interludes. This was the best "jam band" performance I've seen since well before covid. I can't undertstand why she's not more popular- the club was the size of the Atlantis and not sold out as far as I could tell. Oh and she's opening for the Mountain Goats on their next tour.
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Ok I’m giving the de-not-troit cobras
May god have mercy on my soul
I guess I was glad to support the remaining members of the band with my patronage and for decades, wanted to get a Cobras shirt
Marcus can wail but didn't have the stage presence and delivery Rachel had
The band sounded great, but was overall a fail and would not recommend
One good find was the opener: Sugar Tradition
They rocked hard and fast. Had a really great set and would definitely catch it again
The Runaway is a nice club and my first time there, would go again
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Well as far as I know the only constants in the Cobras were Rachel Nagy and Mary Restrepo. The others were a revolving cast. Most important was Greg Cartwright.
It’s so sad…the last 10 plus years of Nagy’s life they hardly toured. Now that she’s gone I guess Mary can tour whenever she feels like.
I get it. Rachel was probably not in great shape a lot and maybe didn’t want to tour for personal reasons. But her voice was kind of the whole point so this is something to avoid.
I mean I think the Cobras last album was in 2007! We all want to turn back the clock but there is nothing to go back to here. You are better served listening to some Cobras you haven’t heard. Most people didn’t pay attention to their last couple of records. There are also some early recordings out there.
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Great Shakti show at Wolftrap last night or as the opener Bela Fleck introduced them- The Mahavishnu Mountain Boys :)
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Pretenders last night at Atlantis. 1st time seeing them...been wanting to catch them forever, but never worked out. I read the small club shows were not a greatest hit setlist so I familiarized myself with some of the newer songs. Band sounded great, and Chrissie's voice sounded awesome, and she is a pretty good guitarist as well. Setlist was tight and concise and flowed perfectly, old classics sounded fresh and even the new songs entertained. Great show and very happy that my high expectations were met.
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The question is... did the man hutch get in?
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Nice Cock!
I couldn’t rally…. :(
If I had scored a ticket say the night before I could have rallied but it didn’t happen
I have seen her three times…all great times…will have to do
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"Stop Your Sobbing" was dedicated to hutch.... :'(
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I am starting to feel bad about missing it…
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Sorry hutch! It was my first time and now I feel bad about missing that Fillmore SS show!
I am starting to feel bad about missing it…
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Everything Cock said. 'Time the Avenger' was a highlight for me. Didn't really miss Chain Gang or Brass at all.
Some TikTok act was playing the club. So many young kids in line. And on a school night!
And a 2nd shout out to Fugazi in the same week.
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Time the avenger?
Fuck me
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Everything Cock said. 'Time the Avenger' was a highlight for me. Didn't really miss Chain Gang or Brass at all.
Some TikTok act was playing the club. So many young kids in line. And on a school night!
And a 2nd shout out to Fugazi in the same week.
Schools in VA are required to have the Friday before Labor Day off. So not a school night for everyone.
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Schools in VA are required to have the Friday before Labor Day off. So not a school night for everyone.
I wasn't aware of that, being in Md. Plus my last school age child graduated college a few months ago.
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Everything Cock said. 'Time the Avenger' was a highlight for me. Didn't really miss Chain Gang or Brass at all.
Some TikTok act was playing the club. So many young kids in line. And on a school night!
And a 2nd shout out to Fugazi in the same week.
Schools in VA are required to have the Friday before Labor Day off. So not a school night for everyone.
Probably why all of those parking spaces were taken up by parents waiting for their kids.
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When I arrived, I couldn't believe the size of the Pretenders line going around the building and wondering why parents were taking their 10 year olds to see The Pretenders.
Everything Cock said. 'Time the Avenger' was a highlight for me. Didn't really miss Chain Gang or Brass at all.
Some TikTok act was playing the club. So many young kids in line. And on a school night!
And a 2nd shout out to Fugazi in the same week.
Schools in VA are required to have the Friday before Labor Day off. So not a school night for everyone.
Probably why all of those parking spaces were taken up by parents waiting for their kids.
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Probably why all of those parking spaces were taken up by parents waiting for their kids.
I had a prepaid 'reserved' spot at the lot on 8th. Lot was full - surprise!
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Anyone else attend the Ben Gibbard show last night?
Awesome show, pretty good set list, sounds as good as ever, especially liked that he pulled out Title Track and Home. No complaints. But genuinely surprised he didn't do anything from his solo album. No Teardrop Windows? Does he not like that album?
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Nice to get a non-greatest hits set.
Re Fugazi - definitely saw Joe and Brendan in the house. vip section of course.
Everything Cock said. 'Time the Avenger' was a highlight for me. Didn't really miss Chain Gang or Brass at all.
Some TikTok act was playing the club. So many young kids in line. And on a school night!
And a 2nd shout out to Fugazi in the same week.
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Awesome final song at Anthem last night!
But no spoilers
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Awesome final song at Anthem last night!
But no spoilers
Same! And it sounded so good, too.
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Awesome final song at Anthem last night!
But no spoilers
Same! And it sounded so good, too.
So good I'm reconsidering giving up my MPP tickets. What an end to the show.
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Went to see Corinne Rae Bailey for the first time. She performed all of the soon to be released new album and we got to hear all the stories and inspirations for all the songs. Show even included a bit where she was out in the audience having people pass along their names, felt very spontaneous and made the show a little more personable. Would definitely see her again, amazing voice and band. Would be great to her more of her catalog live.
Jon Muq opened and he’s from Uganda now in Austin. Was curious to see him as he’s done a record with Dan Auerbach whose productions I always enjoy. Great storyteller and fun tunes. Audience gave him lots of attention.
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As someone else rightly pointed out, Corinne held a listening party for her new album “Black Rainbows” which due out on the 15th. Definitely a different and interesting experience for a live show.
Her inspirations for this new album was based on time spent in the Stony Island Arts Bank. Located in Chicago’s South Side, it’s an old band that was converted to now house the archives of the publisher of Ebony and Jet magazine and Frankie Knuckles’s record collection, among other items
All and all a very cool experience
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Luna - 9.6.23
Least packed "sold out" Atlantis show yet.
A pedestrian effort by the Luna squad last night, after a half a dozen times seeing them over the years I don't think I'll have a reason to ever see them again.
I 💗 Britta and can't believe she's 60.
Multiple legends in attendane and the top hat was spotted.
Scents of halitosis and BO surrounded my area.
I bought a t shirt.
Marquee Moon closer was pretty killer.
/the end
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so does hutch secretly write for the The Hard Times website?
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As someone else rightly pointed out, Corinne held a listening party for her new album “Black Rainbows” which due out on the 15th. Definitely a different and interesting experience for a live show.
Her inspirations for this new album was based on time spent in the Stony Island Arts Bank. Located in Chicago’s South Side, it’s an old band that was converted to now house the archives of the publisher of Ebony and Jet magazine and Frankie Knuckles’s record collection, among other items
All and all a very cool experience
Unfortunately, I'm reading this after the show, but I do love Theaster Gates and the Art Bank is a cool project.
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As someone else rightly pointed out, Corinne held a listening party for her new album “Black Rainbows” which due out on the 15th. Definitely a different and interesting experience for a live show.
Her inspirations for this new album was based on time spent in the Stony Island Arts Bank. Located in Chicago’s South Side, it’s an old band that was converted to now house the archives of the publisher of Ebony and Jet magazine and Frankie Knuckles’s record collection, among other items
All and all a very cool experience
Unfortunately, I'm reading this after the show, but I do love Theaster Gates and the Art Bank is a cool project.
Hopefully, she does a podcast or short documentary on her process/inspiration for this album, would enjoying hearing the background on the songs again.
My favorite story was the inspiration about out the flat out rocker of a tune "New York Transit Queen". She was looking through an 1950s issue of Ebony and saw a picture of the a women named "New York Transit Queen" and did some digging. She learned that the black transit workers were organizing their own beauty pageants and even spoke with the women in the picture.
Totally unexpected presentation but very glad to have witnessed it...
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Luna - 9.6.23
A pedestrian effort by the Luna squad last night, after a half a dozen times seeing them over the years I don't think I'll have a reason to ever see them again.
Scents of halitosis and BO surrounded my area.
Marquee Moon closer was pretty killer.
/the end
Gotta disagree about pedestrian. They were super-tight. Only Broken Chair was a bit off. I do think we need more new material.
Marquee Moon cover indeed killed.
Luna is a hygenic crowd. The BO, I hate to point any fingers, emanated from the opener as he went through the crowd and took off his outer garments. His act had, limited appeal to me. But he did get the girl, so, good for him.
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Luna - 9.6.23
A pedestrian effort by the Luna squad last night, after a half a dozen times seeing them over the years I don't think I'll have a reason to ever see them again.
Scents of halitosis and BO surrounded my area.
Marquee Moon closer was pretty killer.
/the end
Gotta disagree about pedestrian. They were super-tight. Only Broken Chair was a bit off. I do think we need more new material.
Marquee Moon cover indeed killed.
Luna is a hygenic crowd. The BO, I hate to point any fingers, emanated from the opener as he went through the crowd and took off his outer garments. His act had, limited appeal to me. But he did get the girl, so, good for him.
Entertaining. A- for both of you.
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With a few drinks 🍺 on me and one of my favorite bands I can’t be very objective probably but I thought they were tight and did their thing. It’s never showy. Sean and Dean threw in some quips about playing the old 930 which was cool. The sound when they started was perfect but then it felt like everyone started trying to outraise the others volume and it wasn’t so perfect anymore. Not sure why even experienced bands fall for that…. This time and maybe cause of my position I had a lot of fun listening to the bass and watching Dean and Britta’s interplay.
Set list was just what I wanted. NOT the same old same old! I think it’s been more than 20 years since they played three songs from Days of our nights at one show(maybe cause of recent vinyl reissue?) !!! I mean 4000 days and Dear Diary according to set list hadn’t been played since 2005 and 2003. Definitely rare any way you slice it! Then Egg nog (played only ten times), Slash and Great Jones Street were all super deep cuts! On top of that Marquee (11times) and you have a real unusual set list!
I super enjoyed show even if it was marred by the shirt purchase debacle! Nice seeing boardies!!
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Awesome final song at Anthem last night!
But no spoilers
Same! And it sounded so good, too.
Death Cab for Cutie and the Postal Service Cover Depeche Mode: Watch (https://pitchfork.com/news/death-cab-for-cutie-and-the-postal-service-cover-depeche-mode-watch/)
Death Cab, Dntel, and Jenny Lewis united in Washington, D.C., to do “Enjoy the Silence”
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Black Cat 30th Nite 1:
Saw most of Birthday Girl's set. Hadn't heard them before...pretty fun and they were super cute. Imagine if your dad was Brendan Canty and you were family friends with Mary Timony. That would be weird.
The Messthetics rule. Never noticed that Anthony Pirog without long hair and his had looks a lot like Spaced.
Flasher I hadn't seen in years...didn't realize they were a 5 piece now.
Gray Matter was never one of my favorites, but I do like being able to see them once every 5 years.
Ex Hex rules. Mary Timony is one of the coolest people that have ever lived. My favorite DC band in years and years.
Black Cat 30th Nite 2:
I had never caught the Owners before either. Really fun rock set.
Hammered Hulls rule. Also my favorite DC band in years and years. They're really firing off live nowdays. Great set.
Bad Moves rule. Also hadn't seen them in a few years...ditto on how great they've gotten live.
Ted Leo / Pharmacists rule. I still remember the first time I saw Ted (opening for Blonde Redhead at the old BC 20 years go. I love getting to see him every 5 years too.
Velocity Girl rule. I can't believe I just saw them again. It was like they never left.
Man, I love the Black Cat...it's probably my favorite place to be. I'd rather see my childhood home razed to the ground than the BC ever close.
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I'll try to keep this short and to the point for the Black Cat 30th Anniversary shows...
Night One
Overall I'll say this was a good night.
Birthday Girl - I'm enjoying their album, but it would appear the don't have much experience performing live as they felt a little not all together. I'm sure they will improve with time and it was obviously a thrill for them to be playing there. The guitar player is the daughter of Brendan Canty which of course segues into...
The Messthetics - Fugazi Rhythm section plus Guitarist Anthony Pirog gave us a great 20 minutes of instrumental short attention span jams. Was getting some Jeff Beck "Wired" vibes.
Flasher - um ok.. not sure what Flasher is going for sound wise.. I guess danceable indie pop, but it just seemed sloppy
Grey Matter - For a band that appears to only play every five years at a Black Cat anniversary parties, they were tight and clearly having fun. Would assume much moshing and stage diving has occurred in their past. Will be checking out their albums for sure.
Ex Hex - Delivered the big riffs and hooks as always, but part of me thinks their sound maybe too big for the Black Cat.
Fun evening overall bring on night two...
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Night Two
This was a great night with a minor hiccup
The Owners - Great way to start the evening, fun set of new wave/power pop tunes will be adding to my bandcamp collection.
Hammered Hulls - Not exactly my thing but Alec MacKaye is backed by a crack supergroup, including nkotb's crush Mary Timony on bass. I see another Bandcamp addition in my future.
Bad Moves - Just WOW. First time seeing them live and they delivered righteously. They clearly enjoying playing live and turned some heads of the Teo Leo/Velocity Girl fans. Saw people around me looking them up on Bandcamp, will definitely see them alive again.
Teo Leo and The Pharmacists - aka the minor hiccup... Don't get me wrong Teo Leo and co delivered a fun set, but I was suffering from band overload at this point and even their brief set seemed to drag on... But, the guitarist in the group wins the coolest cat of the weekend.
Velocity Girl - I have many thoughts about them, but for a group that broke up in 1996, reformed in 2002 for two show and then nothing.. They were tight and firing on all cylinders. So many happy people in the audience singing along and dancing to them, including some who flew in for the show. Clearly a band missed by many.. My favorite moment was when on the queue the audience sang Woo Hoo during "Stay Sorry" plus some key La-La-Laing.. The highlight of other great lineup of bands... I also noticed they were selling t-shirts at pretty good pace
The question is of course where their next DC show will be... Black Cat, The Atlantis or even Union Stage seem to be the obvious options... The club of course would be the best option. And then how fast it sells out...
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I assumed Velocity Girl was a one off reunion. Did they say there would be more?
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It's true, even my wife knows
including nkotb's crush Mary Timony on bass
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I assumed Velocity Girl was a one off reunion. Did they say there would be more?
Yup besides a NYC show at the end of the month, there is another DC show to be announced this week.
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Nice
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Night 2 BC 30th
Never saw Ted/RX, Bad Moves or Hammered Hulls and was quite impressed with all.
Kudos to Black Cat staph for getting the bands on and off so seamlessly.
Unfortunately, Velocity Girl hit the stage about 11:15 and I just didn't have the stamina to get me thru their entire set.
As to Mary Timony, I had the pleasure of witnessing the musical chops of two tremendously talented women bass players last week- her and Britta Phillips
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With a few drinks 🍺 on me and one of my favorite bands I can’t be very objective probably but I thought they were tight and did their thing. It’s never showy. Sean and Dean threw in some quips about playing the old 930 which was cool. The sound when they started was perfect but then it felt like everyone started trying to outraise the others volume and it wasn’t so perfect anymore. Not sure why even experienced bands fall for that…. This time and maybe cause of my position I had a lot of fun listening to the bass and watching Dean and Britta’s interplay.
Set list was just what I wanted. NOT the same old same old! I think it’s been more than 20 years since they played three songs from Days of our nights at one show(maybe cause of recent vinyl reissue?) !!! I mean 4000 days and Dear Diary according to set list hadn’t been played since 2005 and 2003. Definitely rare any way you slice it! Then Egg nog (played only ten times), Slash and Great Jones Street were all super deep cuts! On top of that Marquee (11times) and you have a real unusual set list!
I super enjoyed show even if it was marred by the shirt purchase debacle! Nice seeing boardies!!
I was out of town and missed the Atlantis show. Instead I got to see 2 nights of Luna at the Bowery Ballroom, and got 2 almost entirely-unique sets both nights. The only repeat was 23 Minutes in Brussels, which I can live with. Friday night's show was the better of the two actually. Got to meet Dean's parents and his dad is one cool cat. He even has better hair than Dean. I also got to attend the Beastie Boys Square unveiling on Saturday at the Paul's Boutique intersection. That was a blast.
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Ahhh… that explains it. Your presence was conspicuously absent at the Atlantis festivities last week.
Sounds like you made up for it though, and then some …
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Ahhh… that explains it. Your presence was conspicuously absent at the Atlantis festivities last week.
Sounds like you made up for it though, and then some …
Bowery shows are the best. The band always hangs out afterwards. I was traveling for work so I was bummed to miss Atlantis. But that being said, you all got to hear "Dear Diary" and "Moon Palace". But I did get to see them do the Galaxie 500 song "Strange", as well as covers of "Femme Fatale", "Ride Into the Sun", "That's What You Always Say", "Season of the Witch", "Indian Summer" and "Marquee Moon".
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When did Ben Gibbard learn to play the drums???
What an amazing show last night at Merriweather
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I think Britt Daniel, Shane McGowan, Hamilton Leithauser, and Vansmack could all be related.
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Billy Idol at The Atlantis. Exactly the show you would hope for and expect from Billy Idol at this stage of his career. Played the hits with a few songs from the past 5 years thrown in. Billy looks and sounded great although I wish anyone over 60 years old would keep their shirt on or buttoned up a little, no matter how good a shape you are in (also talking to you Roger Daltrey). The band included 2 backup singers which I think added a lot to the show...he stated they were not at The Anthem show. Steve Stevens looks like your Great Uncle Herschel wearing a Robert Smith wig, but who just happens to be a guitar god. Rest of band was very tight and talented. Anyway great show, glad I was able to score tickets. Seeing Chrissy Hynde and Billy Idol in small club the past few weeks was pretty special.
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Seeing Chrissy Hynde and Billy Idol in small club
I now hate you twice as much ;)
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Great show last night by Old 97s at the Club last night. I can't think of a better frontman who plays clubs that small. It was interesting to learn that their mohawked guitar tech/roadie, who I've seen at a number of their shows, is also the drummer for Polyphonic Spree.
Tshirts were $40. Even tshirts for the unknown opener were $40. I'm glad I got an Old 97's tshirt for $25, the last time they were in town, at the Hamilton.
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Tshirts were $40. Even tshirts for the unknown opener were $40. I'm glad I got an Old 97's tshirt for $25, the last time they were in town, at the Hamilton.
Peter Gabriel shirts were $50 :o
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Tshirts were $40. Even tshirts for the unknown opener were $40. I'm glad I got an Old 97's tshirt for $25, the last time they were in town, at the Hamilton.
Peter Gabriel shirts were $50 :o
How snoozy was last night?
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It was actually a really good show. The new stuff is really good and catchy stuff. The only snoozy part for me was when PG would introduce the songs with a back story. I also took a gummy so there was a lot of sensory overload from the stage show.
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Peter G always deliver a great arena show. Agreed about the new songs (11 of them)... Audience did not mind. I'd sit in the 216 section again though it's a side view. Not sure I have the energy for another arena show....
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I was in 216 too. It was more side view than I expected. Sound was great though.
Peter G always deliver a great arena show. Agreed about the new songs (11 of them)... Audience did not mind. I'd sit in the 216 section again though it's a side view. Not sure I have the energy for another arena show....
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Great show last night by Old 97s at the Club last night. I can't think of a better frontman who plays clubs that small.
Totally agree. Awesome show last night. I was standing by the board and noticed someone had rigged a mic. Unclear if it was for official purposes. Anyone know where that recording might appear?
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It was actually a really good show. The new stuff is really good and catchy stuff. The only snoozy part for me was when PG would introduce the songs with a back story. I also took a gummy so there was a lot of sensory overload from the stage show.
I thought it was pretty good, too, especially for the $38 I paid for my nosebleed. His voice was good. His backing band was pretty good. He had a phenomenal drummer.
He had an elaborate stage setup with lots of visual graphics and lighting. The So songs are still incredible 37 years later.
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Peter G always deliver a great arena show. Agreed about the new songs (11 of them)... Audience did not mind. I'd sit in the 216 section again though it's a side view. Not sure I have the energy for another arena show....
This was my first time seeing a show at Cap One Arena, though I attended concerts about 20 years ago in similarly sized sports arenas--United Center and the old Palace of Auburn Hills. I knew the show last night did not sell out, but I was surprised to see how all the upper level sections on the sides of the venue were closed off. It didn't seem like that on SeatGeek.
Probably 15,000 people attendance.
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Peter G always deliver a great arena show. Agreed about the new songs (11 of them)... Audience did not mind. I'd sit in the 216 section again though it's a side view. Not sure I have the energy for another arena show....
This was my first time seeing a show at Cap One Arena, though I attended concerts about 20 years ago in similarly sized sports arenas--United Center and the old Palace of Auburn Hills. I knew the show last night did not sell out, but I was surprised to see how all the upper level sections on the sides of the venue were closed off. It didn't seem like that on SeatGeek.
Probably 15,000 people attendance.
Typically in a shitty selling concert situation, they probably shifted people around the nose bleeds or upgraded them to lower levels so they could shut down entire sections.
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I was hoping we'd get moved from our lousy nosebleed seats and did not. I was sad. Great show though.
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Depeche Mode is looking like a sell out (only very side view seats)....wonder if there will be deals on stub/vivid.
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Typically in a shitty selling concert situation, they probably shifted people around the nose bleeds or upgraded them to lower levels so they could shut down entire sections.
Looks like that's exactly what happened. But you'd think those seats on the side would be "better" since they are technically "closer" to the stage than the end zone seats. But they moved everyone from those side sections to the end zone.
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I was hoping we'd get moved from our lousy nosebleed seats and did not. I was sad. Great show though.
the trick is to buy the absolute worst seats, be good to know what sections they close like that
edit...getting upgraded to 400 level endzone doesn't sound like an upgrade to me
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Looks like a great Nick Cave setlist....who went?
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Damn, I wish you hadn’t told me to look
Breathless is one of my absolute favorites and don’t recall hearing it live
Polar opposite of the set list we got last year although was just two of them
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Friday night I went to see the young Irish group Somebody's Child at DC9. Cian Godfrey who is the son of friend of my brother, is Somebody's Child who now has a full band behind him. Anyways, I've been listening to their debut a bit of late and enjoying it. I picked up on the post-punk influences through out the album, but someone else pointed out the more current influences of Artic Monkeys, etc on their sound. At one point during their set I was thinking they were coming off as a hyperactive U2. The show was filled with anthemic passionate performances and the had totally won over the audience by the end. Look for more from this promising young group.
as a side note, Cian was passing along the difficulties of getting a visa to perform in the US and at some point who ever was working on the visa needed to verify people who supported him against Wikipedia. Gotta love bureaucracy...
The support Matt Sahadi, whom both me and my brother agreed on, he and his band had their moments. However, it got a bit to chaotic towards the end, but the band was clearly having fun in the process. Also, unclear why the drummer in a warmup band felt the need to go shirtless...
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Cian Godfrey who is the son of friend of my brother, is somebody's child
Nothing more relatable. Truly the everyman.
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Did not attend, but Farm Aid brings the return of Sturgill and a three song set by Dylan backed by the Heartbreakers... pretty, pretty good.
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Damn, I wish you hadn’t told me to look
Breathless is one of my absolute favorites and don’t recall hearing it live
Polar opposite of the set list we got last year although was just two of them
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxnh7UFONS6/?igshid=MWZjMTM2ODFkZg==
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Sunday I went to the Go-Go/Punk event at MLK Library which turned out to be a solid afternoon into early event. Having moved the event indoors due to the weather, things got started running late due to the library not even opening until 1pm and Fat Tony and Trouble Funk didn't even start to play until 6:45.
Nicely diverse attendance for the event with people enjoying the line-up of groups, even had the obligatory members of Fugazi in attendence.
First up was Breezy Supreme who while not a huge fan of Pop Punk, I really appreciate his bravado. Plus, a couple of his songs are super catchy. Fun set including a blistering Bad Brains cover.
Next Bacchae who name was I familiar with as they were due to warmup for Big Joanie at one point. Enjoyed their set as they are sort of on the borderline of Riot Grrrl and New Wave. Listened to their albums this morning and really solid stuff.
If ever a band gained a whole bunch of new fans it was Black Alley who had the audience dancing and totally into them. They started out with an absolutely stunning version of "When Doves Cry" probably the heaviest version ever. They proceeded with their self described "Hood Rock" a mixture of funk/rock/go-go/hip-hop, listening to more of their stuff online today they are big into doing mashups. Fantastic vocalist, hard hitting drummer and a one very heavy sounding bass player who just a huge smile on the entire set. Would see again if given the chance.
Many were there for Scream and it was my first time hearing them and I really enjoyed it. For them being a hardcore band, I heard lots of 60s garage rock in their sound. It was the first gig with their new drummer with the passing of Ken Stax, whose picture they placed on his snare drum for the set. Skeeter mentioned he had know Ken since the 7th grade. They had possibly a new guitarist who was English, but I didn't catch his name. Clearly a band whose catalog I need to dive into.. and yes a Mosh Pit did break out in the Library during their set.
Only got to catch part of the Fat Tony and Trouble Funk set as it was 6:40 and the event was suppose to end around 5pm and I was just worn out by then.
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Sunday I went to the Go-Go/Punk event at MLK Library which turned out to be a solid afternoon into early event. Having moved the event indoors due to the weather, things got started running late due to the library not even opening until 1pm and Fat Tony and Trouble Funk didn't even start to play until 6:45.
Nicely diverse attendance for the event with people enjoying the line-up of groups, even had the obligatory members of Fugazi in attendence.
First up was Breezy Supreme who while not a huge fan of Pop Punk, I really appreciate his bravado. Plus, a couple of his songs are super catchy. Fun set including a blistering Bad Brains cover.
Next Bacchae who name was I familiar with as they were due to warmup for Big Joanie at one point. Enjoyed their set as they are sort of on the borderline of Riot Grrrl and New Wave. Listened to their albums this morning and really solid stuff.
If ever a band gained a whole bunch of new fans it was Black Alley who had the audience dancing and totally into them. They started out with an absolutely stunning version of "When Doves Cry" probably the heaviest version ever. They proceeded with their self described "Hood Rock" a mixture of funk/rock/go-go/hip-hop, listening to more of their stuff online today they are big into doing mashups. Fantastic vocalist, hard hitting drummer and a one very heavy sounding bass player who just a huge smile on the entire set. Would see again if given the chance.
Many were there for Scream and it was my first time hearing them and I really enjoyed it. For them being a hardcore band, I heard lots of 60s garage rock in their sound. It was the first gig with their new drummer with the passing of Ken Stax, whose picture they placed on his snare drum for the set. Skeeter mentioned he had know Ken since the 7th grade. They had possibly a new guitarist who was English, but I didn't catch his name. Clearly a band whose catalog I need to dive into.. and yes a Mosh Pit did break out in the Library during their set.
Only got to catch part of the Fat Tony and Trouble Funk set as it was 6:40 and the event was suppose to end around 5pm and I was just worn out by then.
Ok that’s all good and well but was there any merchandise and/or rabbits for sale and if so what % did the Library take, preferably with a hard/soft breakdown on the merch and a live/pre-processed breakdown on the rabbits?
Thanks in advance.
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also props to the guy old school flyering an upcoming doom metal show, but a loss in style points for having a QR code on the flyer.
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Sadly no rabbits were seen for sale... and seeing as that most of the merch being sold was by the library itself, i would say the library were taking 100% of the sales.
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This will not stand!
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This will not stand!
I’ve been boycotting library concerts in unity with musicians for years!
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I of course bought my merch outside the library from the bands :)
and old man alert, everyone wants venmo, etc these days... what is this strange thing called cash...
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This will not stand!
I’ve been boycotting library concerts in unity with musicians for years!
has always been my stance, too
but these new MLK shows have made me want to change my 5 decades stance of not seeing rock shows at libraries
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I only saw the end of the black alley set. I was working and had a small window to leave. Originally the show was supposed to be from 1 to 5p with 5 or 6 bands. I figured 2 stages bc the library closes at 5p and they mean it. I guess at some point they decided to let it go late or maybe they knew in advance. How are 5 or 6 bands going to play in 4 hours. It takes a half hour just to change over each band. At first this show was supposed to be in late august. Next Saturday they have 5 + go go bands playing all night.
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It’s possible it was originally going to be two stages out of doors for this one. I think it would have started more promptly had it been outside as it was it didn’t really get started until almost two. And some bands managed to cut over faster than others.
Also, next week is a block party so likely two stages for that one.
Overall, it was a great event, just delayed and then having some bands checking monitors longer than others
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OSEES best live band on the planet.
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Bold
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I will revise accordingly if the jesus lizard tour again
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OSEES best live band on the planet.
why do they continually avoid the DMV
ok in 12 years there were have played 4 local shows, but nothing the last 5 years
Richmond in 2017 and 2012
black cat...in 2009
sonar 2011
but seriously, how can a band that has been touring and doing US/europe tours skip the dc area so much
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No clue, and I'm getting too old for a drive to Philly and back. Near as I can tell, the last time they played DC was in 2009. I know they've played Richmond some, but they seem to have an annual date at Union Transfer...been 25th / 26th of September three years in a row at least.
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My OSees story....
I used to be friendly with Paul Q in the late 90's and see him play in a band called Dean Swagger... That band transformed into Modey Lemmon... all of these years later Paul Q ends up as a drummer in in the Osees.
The End.
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OSEES best live band on the planet.
why do they continually avoid the DMV
ok in 12 years there were have played 4 local shows, but nothing the last 5 years
Richmond in 2017 and 2012
black cat...in 2009
sonar 2011
but seriously, how can a band that has been touring and doing US/europe tours skip the dc area so much
Maybe the drummer is trying to avoid old friends?
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OSEES best live band on the planet.
why do they continually avoid the DMV
ok in 12 years there were have played 4 local shows, but nothing the last 5 years
Richmond in 2017 and 2012
black cat...in 2009
sonar 2011
but seriously, how can a band that has been touring and doing US/europe tours skip the dc area so much
Maybe the drummer is trying to avoid old friends?
The drummer is a recent edition, but that made me chuckle.
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I don't remember that Sonar show, but for the life of me I couldn't figure out why i would've missed that BC date and then it hit me: we were on Baby Watch. Yet another thing my lousy kids screwed up for me!!!!!
black cat...in 2009
sonar 2011
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I'm nominating Slowdive for contender for best show of the year. I've seen some incredible stuff this year and had amazing adventures, but from a musical/artistic/growth standpoint, I'd make an argument that Slowdive aren't just peaking as a live act, but artistically they're still doing wonderful and relevant things. I can't stop thinking about how much I loved that show, and how I wish I could see them more than once on this tour. Highlights for me were "Catch the Breeze" followed by "Slowdive", but then the end of the main set with "When the Sun Hits" and "Golden Hair"...wow. That was breathtaking.
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I'm nominating Slowdive for contender for best show of the year. I've seen some incredible stuff this year and had amazing adventures, but from a musical/artistic/growth standpoint, I'd make an argument that Slowdive aren't just peaking as a live act, but artistically they're still doing wonderful and relevant things. I can't stop thinking about how much I loved that show, and how I wish I could see them more than once on this tour. Highlights for me were "Catch the Breeze" followed by "Slowdive", but then the end of the main set with "When the Sun Hits" and "Golden Hair"...wow. That was breathtaking.
thanks for that, bearman. great review. you might have knocked me off the fence.
question: how long did the openers play for? for the show here next week, we've got doors = 7pm, show = 8pm - so Slowdive on at 9:00? i should be able to make it there by then, but will have to miss Drab Majesty..
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it was truly a great show that I enjoyed immensely
I saw Bearman grooving hard up by food food
Since I was solo (and a little sideways), floated around a bit
Sound was perfect from almost every spot too
the last few songs were just epic
I would definitely catch them again, firing on all cylinders as a band
Not sure what the set time was, but when I entered around 11:40, they were already on
Didn't think I'd be late with an opener and 10pm (figured opener would play from 10:30-11:15 and SD would take the stage at 11:45)
no one was buying beer/drinks, merch was moving...
Do openers on late shows start earlier than regular shows?
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late show - openers on at 1030 usually (30 min after doors) so there's potential to miss them if show is sold out.
slowdive went on at 11:35 so you didn't miss much
quite possibly the best slowdive show I've seen....and they were loud in a great way. 930 sound is the best.
"Golden Hair" always deliver.......damn
annoying that there are people who record every damn song though....SMH.
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Happy to see everyone chime in...I echo absolutely everything. 11:35 start time, LOUD as fuck compared to when I saw them 9 years ago. Drab Majesty played (I think) for 30 minutes. Very synth/goth 80's heavy. Sunglasses, blonde wigs, and they've studied from the Gary Newman/Ministry "With Sympathy" era based on the couple songs I saw. What keeps sticking out in my mind is how much Slowdive is picking up where Cocteau Twins left off. I saw them in 1991 on the Heaven or Las Vegas tour, and Saturday's show very much reminded me of how few bands can gracefully execute beauty and distortion and marry them so perfectly. Liz is more of a frontwoman with a presence than Rachel, but there's such a strong sense of Liz's melodic sensibilities and essence that lives on in Slowdive. Makes me happy to see how many Gen Z fans have attached to Slowdive and embraced them not in any retro sense...to me, that makes them feel contemporary and modern. And there were a handful of audience members who NEVER put down their goddamn phones. Is there a special workout regimen that keeps your arms from getting tired in order to do that? WTF.
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Edit this has been (poorly) updated...but doesn't match that set list NK posted?
really, they didn't play any songs?
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/guided-by-voices/2023/ottobar-baltimore-md-4ba32b0e.html
TIL supposedly what this means
(http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7087/1132/1600/rune.1.jpg)
what is your guess
Also confirmed they played as video footage exists
https://youtu.be/n6dQvZWXBF4?si=4taKBHks3Tn43lI-
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CyGI1ASOlwT/?igshid=MmU2YjMzNjRlOQ==
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https://www.instagram.com/p/CyGI1ASOlwT/?igshid=MmU2YjMzNjRlOQ==
Do love they are keeping Dance of the Gurus on the set list, one of my fave of their most recent releases and back to the lake brings me to my happy place
Any count of High Kicks by bob?
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44 songs. Love to see Rally Boys there….
I hope they play DC sometime….I like the Ottobar but it’s a slog to get there for me and I am pickier about who I will do long drives for…..I guess their last DC show was only 18 months ago…
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It's a paper football going through a goal post. Bee Thousand is "Pete Townsend" if you hold your tongue and say his name.
Edit this has been (poorly) updated...but doesn't match that set list NK posted?
really, they didn't play any songs?
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/guided-by-voices/2023/ottobar-baltimore-md-4ba32b0e.html
TIL supposedly what this means
(http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7087/1132/1600/rune.1.jpg)
what is your guess
Also confirmed they played as video footage exists
https://youtu.be/n6dQvZWXBF4?si=4taKBHks3Tn43lI-
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It's a paper football going through a goal post.
(https://media3.giphy.com/media/DFu7j1d1AQbaE/giphy.gif?cid=ecf05e47jpih0is6zd1ib62rp4go5wbi09yspacqvhm9xb9p&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g)
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went to the gibbard double-bill tonight. he was clearly amped to be performing in his hometown. throughout the show ben regaled us with various anecdotes about writing the album in an attic apartment on mercer street, growing up in bremerton, what sub pop offices were like in 2003, etc.
the DCFC set was fun. a number of little tweaks to the music kept things interesting for me. a tad jarring to see ben sing the piano-heavy songs while not playing the piano...
the crowd stayed seated for the DCFC set, but jumped up and stayed up for the postal service. the line "...from the cascades to puget sound" from this place is a prison got a big homer whoop. local treat: jen wood was trotted out for "nothing better" - she originally sang it on the album (jenny only did backing vox).
caught the last two songs of the openers, the beths. they were... fine. the new arena, Climate Pledge, sounded damn good for a hockey/basketball shed, thanks to good design and copious amount of acoustic treatment on the ceiling.
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https://youtu.be/lxyBGSu-_hY?si=KbJ6NoK6P6qWj6Ra
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Hell yes, tag yourselves kids
https://youtu.be/lxyBGSu-_hY?si=KbJ6NoK6P6qWj6Ra
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Hell yes, tag yourselves kids
https://youtu.be/lxyBGSu-_hY?si=KbJ6NoK6P6qWj6Ra
Ypu couldn't pay me enough to sit and watch that whole video, but skipping through it, it's funny the person filming completely cut out Bobby Bare Jr.
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Yeah he was hanging mostly against the side wall so was prob hard to get him on camera.
I was actually located in the upstairs section sitting at rail, luckily as I was feeling sick as a dog and would've hated to stand for 4 hours.
Hell yes, tag yourselves kids
https://youtu.be/lxyBGSu-_hY?si=KbJ6NoK6P6qWj6Ra
Ypu couldn't pay me enough to sit and watch that whole video, but skipping through it, it's funny the person filming completely cut out Bobby Bare Jr.
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Nice seeing the Director at Victoria Monet tonight
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Nice seeing the Director at Victoria Monet tonight
So I should expect him to send me photos of himself in the next few hours talking about his curl. Cool. Thanks for heads up.
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Nice seeing the Director at Victoria Monet tonight
So I should expect him to send me photos of himself in the next few hours talking about his curl. Cool. Thanks for heads up.
I'm sorry, where are my manners? His LEGENDARY curl. My apologies for the oversight.
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Thundercat was pretty 😎
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How were Heilung in Baltimore? Did anyone go?
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How were Heilung in Baltimore? Did anyone go?
I changed my mind at the last minute and went to Gomez instead. Far fewer skin drums, horns and spears, but solid nonetheless.
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Tool: two and a half hours of not one damn song in 4/4. also, lasers.
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DSO
1/11/78
Shrine Auditorium (LA)
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Great show at DC9: Margo Cilker with Humbird.
Really enjoyed both. Margo Cilker was a mix of Gillian Welch, John Prine and maybe Lucinda Williams. Top notch songwriting, skilled playing, and a charming stage presence. I onle caught part of the opener, Humbird, but what I saw was promising.
Crowd was a little weird in that during the opener, it seemed like everyone was crowding he back of the room. I mean it was packed in the back and the front half of the room was empty. Then when the headliner cam on, there was a crush to the front.
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U2 @ The Sphere:
- the band did their thing. either you like them or you don't, and most folks here don't, so i won't carry on about how much i enjoyed the shows (especially the acoustic set from War on friday)
- the venue, tho... wow. just wow. sound is absolutely pristine. hands-down the best sounding venue i've ever been to. the visuals were overwhelming at times. pix and vids cannot do justice to that experience. definitely worth checking out if ever in vegas (they play custom-made movies in it as well on non-concert nights, if you don't wanna catch whatever band is playing there at the time).
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Psyched to se them in Feb
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Thanks for reporting from the field!
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Very enjoyable LP show last night at Anthem….definitely was giving me Queen vibes…
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Very enjoyable LP show last night at Anthem….definitely was giving me Queen vibes…
she's an incredible performer and somewhat underrated in the US. Had wanted to go to that show, but just wasn't in the cards
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Anyone attend the Tweedy book thing last night? Even though we decided that it wouldn't work for us logistically on a work night, my wife is devestated that he played one of her faves-Hummingbird. And it's all my fault.... :)
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Anyone attend the Tweedy book thing last night? Even though we decided that it wouldn't work for us logistically on a work night, my wife is devestated that he played one of her faves-Hummingbird. And it's all my fault.... :)
I agree with her, it's all your fault
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Concur
Anyone attend the Tweedy book thing last night? Even though we decided that it wouldn't work for us logistically on a work night, my wife is devestated that he played one of her faves-Hummingbird. And it's all my fault.... :)
I agree with her, it's all your fault
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Ha!
Always is... just as long as I'm allowed out for a walk now and again, I'm fine in the doghouse
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Marnie Stern killer as always. Glad she's back, and hope she headlines sometime next year. Not sure anyone but me and one other dude were there to see her, but she seemed to win the crowd over. It was really cute...she kept smiling at a section of the crowd, and I assumed it was someone way into it. Turns out her kids were sitting between the barrier and the stage.
I don't think I had seen Blonde Redhead in close to 20 years...really liked them back in the day but for whatever reason they drifted off my radar. They were fantastic...really good mix of old stuff I knew and new stuff I didn't, and it all sounded great. Really glad they had MS open...i probably wouldn't have gone otherwise
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Nice! Good bill
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https://www.lanacion.com.ar/espectaculos/el-shock-de-taylor-swift-ante-su-primer-contacto-con-el-publico-argentino-en-river-esto-es-de-otro-nid09112023/
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https://www.lanacion.com.ar/espectaculos/el-shock-de-taylor-swift-ante-su-primer-contacto-con-el-publico-argentino-en-river-esto-es-de-otro-nid09112023/
Swift's reaction to seeing that Hutch was not in attendance
(https://www.lanacion.com.ar/resizer/v2/la-reaccion-de-taylor-swift-ante-la-ovacion-del-INBJFWKICVBOND7N6VKWIEHPKY.jpeg?auth=913465c04a916a7ba8fc467961f777d854ea3a743e7d9ac28a202a04e6e7bdcf&width=880&height=586&quality=70&smart=true)
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Despite hating the Wharf, hating parking at the Wharf, and generally disliking Anthem, really glad I dropped the cash for the Liz Phair show. I hadn't seen her since the 98 Lilith Fair (I took my mommy). She sounded great, and the band did a really killer job with translating the Guyville live, I thought.
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Hater
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There are free parking options within walking distance. I've never parked at the Wharf in spite of going there a good number of times.
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Beach Fossils Sat night. First time seeing them live as I've just gotten into them after hearing the wonderful 'Bunny'. I've been checking setlist.fm so I was aware of what they were going to play - they don't switch it up at all. Their songs are short and catchy, with great harmonies, so I was expecting a rather tame evening. But it was a loud, wild 65 minute set, which is typical for them, which made them perfect for an early show. And moshing! That's still a thing?
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All of my usual free spots were taken...I chalked it up to being a Saturday night, but maybe I also didn't have the patience.
There are free parking options within walking distance. I've never parked at the Wharf in spite of going there a good number of times.
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I am, 100%. It's one of the most soulest parts of DC...it honestly bums me out going there.
If I had someone that I disliked that was coming into town and asked me a good place to hang out, i would tell them the Wharf. But then again, if I disliked someone and they'd still ask for my input, they'd probably love the area.
Hater
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I am, 100%. It's one of the most soulest parts of DC...it honestly bums me out going there.
this is accurate
it's like a Truman Show set piece, where they built a downtown area
there were no existing residents for miles
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Not sure I disagree much about the wharf. In six years going there really only been to Anthem and the Brighton. Restaurants look like they might be good though!
I have been to the B & K for my kids
It must be said people love it and it sure beats before…
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with all my wharf dissing aside...
I have probably eaten in 40-50% of the places there (thanks mom) and drank in that many too
Mom stays there when she visits, and she likes it, as she is not very mobile, so food options are plenty from the foot of the hotel
(Hanks never disappoints, other than not having a table)
Some of them have excellent food/drinks/atmosphere
but it all does have a fake feel, and it's really only catering to those who can drop $35 to park and pay a $300 dinner bill
Some of the places REALLY cater to the tourist crowd, because there isn't an organic local crowd
I have quite enjoyed both Union and Pearl Street for numerous shows
and if I'd lived closer, I might see more random shows at those venues
I like being on the water, so for me that alone is appealing and entertaining
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I saw this show at ottobar and hated it. Not a lot of variety in their songs. It was fine for 2-3 songs.
Beach Fossils Sat night. First time seeing them live as I've just gotten into them after hearing the wonderful 'Bunny'. I've been checking setlist.fm so I was aware of what they were going to play - they don't switch it up at all. Their songs are short and catchy, with great harmonies, so I was expecting a rather tame evening. But it was a loud, wild 65 minute set, which is typical for them, which made them perfect for an early show. And moshing! That's still a thing?
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I am, 100%. It's one of the most soulest parts of DC...it honestly bums me out going there.
this is accurate
it's like a Truman Show set piece, where they built a downtown area
there were no existing residents for miles
Speaking of soulessness, have any of you driven through Urbana lately on MD 355? The transformation is unbelievable, and artificial as hell.
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I meant Baskin and Robbins but it’s Ben and Jerry’s
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I am, 100%. It's one of the most soulest parts of DC...it honestly bums me out going there.
Hater
The sad thing about the wharf is that before the development I thought that area was a bit of a hidden gem in DC, or at least really liveable. Arena stage, a bunch of co-op buildings with funky architecture the water right there.
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I was just writing something to the same effect...my wife worked are Arena Stage back in the day, so we spent a ton of time hanging around there. Way more character than what it's become
The sad thing about the wharf is that before the development I thought that area was a bit of a hidden gem in DC, or at least really liveable. Arena stage, a bunch of co-op buildings with funky architecture the water right there.
Also, this MF said "soulest"
I am, 100%. It's one of the most soulest parts of DC...it honestly bums me out going there.
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but it all does have a fake feel, and it's really only catering to those who can drop $35 to park and pay a $300 dinner bill
Some of the places REALLY cater to the tourist crowd, because there isn't an organic local crowd
You could say that for most of DC at this point
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I saw this show at ottobar and hated it. Not a lot of variety in their songs. It was fine for 2-3 songs.
Beach Fossils Sat night.
That's also true. Sorry you hated it. Not sure what that show was like but Sat was entertaning to say the least. The crowd was really into it.
Here's a photo taken by the crowd surfing photographer:
(https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/405424113_18401873191022561_4387702677062278694_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=AqJ7PbvMadgAX9Feic6&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfBGCAJTSha0aiITtmoh8prMYdFlyEtEZVZLwMZNH_2www&oe=656AFF0E)
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I’ll take the Wharf over the character (code for grime, crime and slime) any day. The area was basically desolate. Now it’s used by thousands of people who enjoy it every day.
Character? The rundown Safeway by metro and the African restaurant? Can’t remember anything else.
Really what we have here is a difference of opinion between those that are in favor of development and those against. The wharf is what modern development looks like. It’s definitely not perfect. The alternative was to stay undeveloped, unused and cut off from the rest of DC. I think overall it’s a big plus. I take my mom or uncles there and we walk around and have an enjoyable time. I took my friend who moved to Australia 15 years ago or more and we had a nice time. He loved it and he owned a house in the area when it had “character.” There was live music everywhere, we had some drinks at a nice looking Italian place.
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I agree. It was fairly sketchy down there and that Brutalist architecture that was falling apart made it look like a post-apocalyptic
Just not the kind of place that would make the top 20 to take a guest to (I know that's not the barometer)
There was the cactus cantina and that was kind of it. The seafood market was nice, but how much time can one spend in a fish market (I am very glad they saved that)
The restaurants sucked (seafood buffet that I foolishly tried more than once and got sick more than once)
and it seems there was a shooting every few months at Zanizabar
When the Arena Stage got rebuilt, that definitely helped, but that was never my scene
they also used to have big tennis matches there too
Nats Park I think really helped (I know not right there, but just above it, so made developers want to come in)
We had an ultimate frisbee team that used to have games on G and 4th sometimes...and no one had any interest in hanging out there after a game
in the late 90s I'd considered getting a place down there as I loved that it was on the waterfront, but after walking around didn't really feel like it had a vibe that was at all conducive to 20 year old hatch (also as NKTOB mentioned, there were a bunch of odd co-ops or condos with insane monthly fees)
In retrospect had I bought a townhouse there, probably would be sitting pretty now, but I'm sure my whole life would be different too
also, there is no wharf configuration that the anti-gentrification crowd would be happy with, so that's just a silly argument to have
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if you didn't know, all their backing tracks are in sequence, which is why the songs are the same order each night....
someone requested a song that is not on the list and they couldn't do it. The response was, "it's been awhile since we played that..."
Beach Fossils Sat night. First time seeing them live as I've just gotten into them after hearing the wonderful 'Bunny'. I've been checking setlist.fm so I was aware of what they were going to play - they don't switch it up at all. Their songs are short and catchy, with great harmonies, so I was expecting a rather tame evening. But it was a loud, wild 65 minute set, which is typical for them, which made them perfect for an early show. And moshing! That's still a thing?
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I agree. It was fairly sketchy down there and that Brutalist architecture that was falling apart made it look like a post-apocalyptic
Just not the kind of place that would make the top 20 to take a guest to (I know that's not the barometer)
There was the cactus cantina and that was kind of it. The seafood market was nice, but how much time can one spend in a fish market (I am very glad they saved that)
The restaurants sucked (seafood buffet that I foolishly tried more than once and got sick more than once)
and it seems there was a shooting every few months at Zanizabar
When the Arena Stage got rebuilt, that definitely helped, but that was never my scene
they also used to have big tennis matches there too
Nats Park I think really helped (I know not right there, but just above it, so made developers want to come in)
We had an ultimate frisbee team that used to have games on G and 4th sometimes...and no one had any interest in hanging out there after a game
in the late 90s I'd considered getting a place down there as I loved that it was on the waterfront, but after walking around didn't really feel like it had a vibe that was at all conducive to 20 year old hatch (also as NKTOB mentioned, there were a bunch of odd co-ops or condos with insane monthly fees)
In retrospect had I bought a townhouse there, probably would be sitting pretty now, but I'm sure my whole life would be different too
also, there is no wharf configuration that the anti-gentrification crowd would be happy with, so that's just a silly argument to have
I lived in Baltimore (Charles Village) for three years in the 90's and then in the DMV from 1997 until present (including in Adams Morgan from 1998-2004) and literally never set foot in the Waterfront until they made it into the Wharf. I guess I have no idea what I missed.
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I agree. It was fairly sketchy down there and that Brutalist architecture that was falling apart made it look like a post-apocalyptic
Just not the kind of place that would make the top 20 to take a guest to (I know that's not the barometer)
There was the cactus cantina and that was kind of it. The seafood market was nice, but how much time can one spend in a fish market (I am very glad they saved that)
The restaurants sucked (seafood buffet that I foolishly tried more than once and got sick more than once)
and it seems there was a shooting every few months at Zanizabar
When the Arena Stage got rebuilt, that definitely helped, but that was never my scene
they also used to have big tennis matches there too
Nats Park I think really helped (I know not right there, but just above it, so made developers want to come in)
We had an ultimate frisbee team that used to have games on G and 4th sometimes...and no one had any interest in hanging out there after a game
in the late 90s I'd considered getting a place down there as I loved that it was on the waterfront, but after walking around didn't really feel like it had a vibe that was at all conducive to 20 year old hatch (also as NKTOB mentioned, there were a bunch of odd co-ops or condos with insane monthly fees)
In retrospect had I bought a townhouse there, probably would be sitting pretty now, but I'm sure my whole life would be different too
also, there is no wharf configuration that the anti-gentrification crowd would be happy with, so that's just a silly argument to have
The Wharf itself is/was whatever. I have a soft spot for the pier, but beyond that it was nothing special.
It's the neighborhood that I thought was kind of unique and diverse. I always wanted to live there. I have a soft spot for the barrel houses though and I like the idea of co-ops and that have random things like a wood working studio. I like Blind Whino and the GMWA. It was kind of affordable and neighborhoody at the same time while having this amazing secret in the water. It was definitely an older, working class vibe, but diverse. Other than Arena stage, there wasn't much to draw a non-local there, but I guess that's what the charm was.
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I am sorry but I was not aware they tore down the neighborhood surrounding the Wharf to build the Wharf? WTF are you talking about?
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Fun article. Very post-show.
50 years ago this weekend, the Capital Centre opened its doors (https://wtop.com/prince-georges-county/2023/11/50ago-this-weekend-the-capitol-centre-opened-its-doors/)
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I am sorry but I was not aware they tore down the neighborhood surrounding the Wharf to build the Wharf? WTF are you talking about?
You don't have to tear down neighborhoods (or rebuild them) to significantly change them. For me the waterfront has gone from a sweet quirky and relatively inexpensive part of town to one that is expensive and crowded. The development on the wharf absolutely impacts the surrounding neighborhood and who lives. And unlike Chinatown, barrocks row or whatever, I liked the SW neighborhood before the re-development and that it was a hidden gem. It's not the end of the world or anything, but just the general homogenization that comes with redevelopment. I'll shed a tear for the waterfront of 15 years ago.
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Other than the stuff on the water it looks exactly the same. All the big buildings full of condos are there. Prices going up aren’t a reflection on the Wharf but national and local trends taking place since Marion Barry left. People that bought property in the area saw it go way up years before the Wharf was even a glimmer in PNC Hoffman’s eyes.
You guys are making some really stupid arguments. It’s like blaming Amazon choosing Arlington for developments in Arlington with price increases, condos , lack of character in Clarendon-Ballston.
Just nonsensical really.
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Don’t want to go full JA, but the idea that an area was relatively low-income and that anything that makes it be not that is inherently evil or wrong is fucked up. Gentrification is amazing. There is no bigger redistribution of wealth than gentrification.
The real life “lottery” poor people have to hit is rich people deciding they want to live on their block.
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Like those idiots of you defending “The Wharf” of long ago, please show your work. Tell us what it was like in 1790 and please go decade by decade with the changes and tell us which are fine by your judgment and which ones weren’t, and why.
“Oh, this town that’s existed for 300 years has a different feel and socioeconomic blend by neighborhood than it did 30 years ago! The horror!”
Eat shit as you vote for Trump, Grandpa.
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Like those idiots of you defending “The Wharf” of long ago, please show your work. Tell us what it was like in 1790 and please go decade by decade with the changes and tell us which are fine by your judgment and which ones weren’t, and why.
“Oh, this town that’s existed for 300 years has a different feel and socioeconomic blend by neighborhood than it did 30 years ago! The horror!”
Eat shit as you vote for Trump, Grandpa.
Drinking again?
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Like those idiots of you defending “The Wharf” of long ago, please show your work. Tell us what it was like in 1790 and please go decade by decade with the changes and tell us which are fine by your judgment and which ones weren’t, and why.
“Oh, this town that’s existed for 300 years has a different feel and socioeconomic blend by neighborhood than it did 30 years ago! The horror!”
Eat shit as you vote for Trump, Grandpa.
Drinking again?
Nope. Just regular, sober diatribe Julian.
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Don’t want to go full JA, but the idea that an area was relatively low-income and that anything that makes it be not that is inherently evil or wrong is fucked up. Gentrification is amazing.
imma gonna hafta rain on that there parade of the affluent, 'cause they're the only beneficiaries here.
option 1: you're a lower-income blue-collar dude who is barely covering rent in your low-income, pre-gentrification neighborhood. those with more resources "discover" your hood and start moving in. all of a sudden the value of real estate skyrockets, and your landlord starts jacking up the rent. you can't afford to live there anymore so you're forced out. you move somewhere further from work and lose all your friends who are also scattered.
option 2: you're a lower-income blue-collar dude who is barely covering mortgage payments in your low-income, pre-gentrification neighborhood. those with more resources "discover" your hood and start moving in. all of a sudden the value of real estate skyrockets and your taxes go way up. you can't afford to live there anymore so you're forced out. you move somewhere further from work and lose all your friends who are also scattered.
how is this good? and how is this not going full JA? ("the poors will benefit when us rich folks have our needs met... just don't ask me how")
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Dude. You’re smart enough to understand that the person in scenario 1 has no reasonable expectation of anything and the person in scenario 2 had hundreds of thousands in wealth transferred to them in exchange for “moving further away from their friends.” This is not complicated.
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I am, 100%. It's one of the most soulest parts of DC...it honestly bums me out going there.
Hater
The sad thing about the wharf is that before the development I thought that area was a bit of a hidden gem in DC, or at least really liveable. Arena stage, a bunch of co-op buildings with funky architecture the water right there.
I never said anything about redevelopment (or market forces for that matter) being good or evil. That's a discussion for a smart growth forum.
All I said is that I felt something special about the wharf 10 or 15 years ago and I don't feel that way about it now. Other than a few shows at the Anthem, I don't feel compelled to go there now. Other than Arena stage I wasn't particularly compelled to go there before. I seriously looked at houses there then, but it wouldn't be on my list now. I'd say it felt both close and out of the way at the same time. Now it feels like it's more a part of the city.
As an aside, I suspect that renters or home owners who got priced out didn't make much money in the SW water front. The quirky co-op structure keeps the housing prices relatively low, but years of deferred maintenance have the co-op fees through the roof. In general the economics of home ownership aren't as great as people think unless housing prices are really escalating, but the situation of a relatively stagnant price with rising fees and high interest rates is probably the perfect storm for current homeowners today who are living tightly..
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KISS Baltimore
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U2 @ The Sphere:
- the band did their thing. either you like them or you don't, and most folks here don't, so i won't carry on about how much i enjoyed the shows (especially the acoustic set from War on friday)
- the venue, tho... wow. just wow. sound is absolutely pristine. hands-down the best sounding venue i've ever been to. the visuals were overwhelming at times. pix and vids cannot do justice to that experience. definitely worth checking out if ever in vegas (they play custom-made movies in it as well on non-concert nights, if you don't wanna catch whatever band is playing there at the time).
sweets, as a Sphere veteran, do you have any thoughts on preferences for seating? I'm assuming it's more of a "not a bad seat in the houses" scenario and I'm sure it comes to personal preference if you want an expansive view vs. being up close, but I'm all ears on your thoughts!
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You asked, but you didn't ask me. I've never been there, but here's what I've heard.
Upper levels and further back are better than up close. The venue isn't about leaning up against the stage. You want to take in the full visual.
You also want to avoid anything in the 100s level behind about row 20. You'd be under the overhang from upper levels, and you wouldn't be able to see the visuals anywhere above.
The venue claims that they have "audio beam" technology that targets each seat with a separate audio stream. It's all marketing bullshit, of course, but the sound is supposed to be spectacular regardless of your seat.
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thx!
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FYI… both smakie and challenged went too
So they might have good intel
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Upper levels and further back are better than up close. The venue isn't about leaning up against the stage. You want to take in the full visual.
this is the correct take. i was on the floor for 2 shows, and for both we hung out at the back of GA and had amazing views and sound. also walked around a bit, audio clarity was to be had everywhere i don't know if you'd get quite the same visual experience from the very back (upper 400's) since everything would be in front of you and less surrounding you...
You also want to avoid anything in the 100s level behind about row 20. You'd be under the overhang from upper levels, and you wouldn't be able to see the visuals anywhere above.
this is the single most important piece of advice: reject any 100's beyond row 18'ish. otherwise, it's all good.
The venue claims that they have "audio beam" technology that targets each seat with a separate audio stream. It's all marketing bullshit, of course, but the sound is supposed to be spectacular regardless of your seat.
don't knock it until you try it: they can beam different audio to different sections. for movies, certain sections have english audio while the seats right next to them get spanish. i'm telling ya, the tech in that place is insane.
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don't knock it until you try it: they can beam different audio to different sections. for movies, certain sections have english audio while the seats right next to them get spanish. i'm telling ya, the tech in that place is insane.
(https://i.giphy.com/media/uPnKU86sFa2fm/giphy.webp)
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FYI… both smakie and challenged went too
So they might have good intel
i've spoken to my friend Jeff.
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U2 @ The Sphere:
- the band did their thing. either you like them or you don't, and most folks here don't, so i won't carry on about how much i enjoyed the shows (especially the acoustic set from War on friday)
- the venue, tho... wow. just wow. sound is absolutely pristine. hands-down the best sounding venue i've ever been to. the visuals were overwhelming at times. pix and vids cannot do justice to that experience. definitely worth checking out if ever in vegas (they play custom-made movies in it as well on non-concert nights, if you don't wanna catch whatever band is playing there at the time).
sweets, as a Sphere veteran, do you have any thoughts on preferences for seating? I'm assuming it's more of a "not a bad seat in the houses" scenario and I'm sure it comes to personal preference if you want an expansive view vs. being up close, but I'm all ears on your thoughts!
Reddit takes on the question
https://www.reddit.com/r/phish/s/k1NsRCMajT
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Tuscadero were awesome....! They should play every year.
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agreed, they sounded so good. I hope they continue to play. Only went to the show to see them - didn't really care about Velocity Girl
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agreed, they sounded so good. I hope they continue to play. Only went to the show to see them - didn't really care about Velocity Girl
One of my favorite Simpsons lines inspired by a band.
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Billy Strings both nights in Baltimore:
BMFS!!!
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How was Madonna?
Logistics work out ok for ya?
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She went on at 10:20 vs 10:40 the previous night.
I read ticket sales were soft
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A friend ended up driving and Spot Hero turned out be very handy in finding a close by spot in a hotel parking lot.
Had a fun time at the show. As a causal fan most exposed to her early singles the first hour of the show was amazing. The best segment was Vogue paired with Ballroom dancing. Santa was the celebrity judge for this bit.
Got a much rawer version of "Burning Up" likely closer to how she would have done it prior to recording it for the debut.
Great use of video through the show. While she wasn't dancing like in past tours, she had an amazing company of dancers.
Lots of pre-recorded elements, but her voice was great.
Glad I went as it really was a celebration of Madonna's 40 year career and the production was tight. Besides the main stage they had four smaller stages and runways on the main floor. Probably the one time I see her in concert, but it worth all the effort.
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Glad you enjoyed it!
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Really enjoyed the Charlatans/Ride gig last night. The Charlatans had more energy than they've had in a while, and thought that they made a surprisingly strong "opener" that was actually a little tough to follow. Ride sounded great. Saw them in September in Chicago, and though I loved hearing the "Nowhere" songs live, the Chicago show had a better vibe. I guess also because it was more intimate. But both bands were great.
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Really enjoyed the Charlatans/Ride gig last night. The Charlatans had more energy than they've had in a while, and thought that they made a surprisingly strong "opener" that was actually a little tough to follow. Ride sounded great. Saw them in September in Chicago, and though I loved hearing the "Nowhere" songs live, the Chicago show had a better vibe. I guess also because it was more intimate. But both bands were great.
Question for bearman or anyone...
Admittedly, my britpop knowledge is pretty weak. But I feel like the Charlatans are more of a household name than Ride. What makes them the opener and Ride the headliner?
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It was a co-headlining tour, they swap slots on different nights
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Really enjoyed the Charlatans/Ride gig last night. The Charlatans had more energy than they've had in a while, and thought that they made a surprisingly strong "opener" that was actually a little tough to follow. Ride sounded great. Saw them in September in Chicago, and though I loved hearing the "Nowhere" songs live, the Chicago show had a better vibe. I guess also because it was more intimate. But both bands were great.
Question for bearman or anyone...
Admittedly, my britpop knowledge is pretty weak. But I feel like the Charlatans are more of a household name than Ride. What makes them the opener and Ride the headliner?
Great question. And it actually goes back to 1992 when they did a tour in England where they flipped each night. They brought it Stateside last winter playing the Midwest and some East Coast dates, and decided to add more dates this year. Also of note...the House of Love and Catherine Wheel did a tour like that in 1992 as well.
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Sorry, I feel like such a great question deserved a more exciting answer. Sure you answered the question, but it had no pizzazz, no je ne sais quoi.
Really enjoyed the Charlatans/Ride gig last night. The Charlatans had more energy than they've had in a while, and thought that they made a surprisingly strong "opener" that was actually a little tough to follow. Ride sounded great. Saw them in September in Chicago, and though I loved hearing the "Nowhere" songs live, the Chicago show had a better vibe. I guess also because it was more intimate. But both bands were great.
Question for bearman or anyone...
Admittedly, my britpop knowledge is pretty weak. But I feel like the Charlatans are more of a household name than Ride. What makes them the opener and Ride the headliner?
Great question. And it actually goes back to 1992 when they did a tour in England where they flipped each night. They brought it Stateside last winter playing the Midwest and some East Coast dates, and decided to add more dates this year. Also of note...the House of Love and Catherine Wheel did a tour like that in 1992 as well.
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Sorry, I feel like such a great question deserved a more exciting answer. Sure you answered the question, but it had no pizzazz, no je ne sais quoi.
Really enjoyed the Charlatans/Ride gig last night. The Charlatans had more energy than they've had in a while, and thought that they made a surprisingly strong "opener" that was actually a little tough to follow. Ride sounded great. Saw them in September in Chicago, and though I loved hearing the "Nowhere" songs live, the Chicago show had a better vibe. I guess also because it was more intimate. But both bands were great.
Question for bearman or anyone...
Admittedly, my britpop knowledge is pretty weak. But I feel like the Charlatans are more of a household name than Ride. What makes them the opener and Ride the headliner?
Great question. And it actually goes back to 1992 when they did a tour in England where they flipped each night. They brought it Stateside last winter playing the Midwest and some East Coast dates, and decided to add more dates this year. Also of note...the House of Love and Catherine Wheel did a tour like that in 1992 as well.
Consider the intended audience, that is, the person who asked the question. More than enough pizzazz. Thank you Bearman for the education.
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U2 at the Sphere. Was at the Feb 2nd show (Friday) and agree with others that said it was spectacular. The feel of the show for me was that U2 was the supporting act (or at most-equal partners) for the visuals of the venue. It was really 2 shows combined, each supporting what the other was providing. The visuals were really breathtaking to take in. Having seen U2 many times, to me they seemed to dial it back a notch as far as their stage presence, almost as if they know that they are not getting the full attention of the crowd as most are looking at the visuals. But maybe that was just my perspective.
We were on the floor (GA's) which I thought was great. We just stayed toward the side back where there was plenty of room and no usual GA nonsense going on that you find up close. There was plenty of room on the floor to get fairly close to the stage if you wanted, and plenty of room where we ended up standing towards the back-side (five o'clock looking at the stage). For the Sphere, with the GA's, you are close enough to the band for those that like proximity to the action. As far as visuals for the GA's, I didn't have any sense of not getting the full visual sense of what was offered. Sure you had to look up at times but the visuals were amazing from any perspective and to be honest everyone from any seat would have to look up to get the full picture. I feel if I was seated, especially up high, the band would've seemed a million miles away, and I would've lost that close proximity perspective of the show. GA's were a great mix of seeing a live band up close, and being able to see the full spectacle of the Sphere. Sound was great as would be expected. Anyway if you get a chance to experience it whether it's U2 or another band, I highly recommend it.
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U2 at the Sphere. Was at the Feb 2nd show (Friday) and agree with others that said it was spectacular. The feel of the show for me was that U2 was the supporting act (or at most-equal partners) for the visuals of the venue. It was really 2 shows combined, each supporting what the other was providing. The visuals were really breathtaking to take in. Having seen U2 many times, to me they seemed to dial it back a notch as far as their stage presence, almost as if they know that they are not getting the full attention of the crowd as most are looking at the visuals. But maybe that was just my perspective.
We were on the floor (GA's) which I thought was great. We just stayed toward the side back where there was plenty of room and no usual GA nonsense going on that you find up close. There was plenty of room on the floor to get fairly close to the stage if you wanted, and plenty of room where we ended up standing towards the back-side (five o'clock looking at the stage). For the Sphere, with the GA's, you are close enough to the band for those that like proximity to the action. As far as visuals for the GA's, I didn't have any sense of not getting the full visual sense of what was offered. Sure you had to look up at times but the visuals were amazing from any perspective and to be honest everyone from any seat would have to look up to get the full picture. I feel if I was seated, especially up high, the band would've seemed a million miles away, and I would've lost that close proximity perspective of the show. GA's were a great mix of seeing a live band up close, and being able to see the full spectacle of the Sphere. Sound was great as would be expected. Anyway if you get a chance to experience it whether it's U2 or another band, I highly recommend it.
Looking forward to The Phish soon!
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I like comedy shows, where the openers are better than, the main act.
Don't eat the food, at the Kennedy Center.
Birchmere, even agrees.
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U2 at the Sphere. Was at the Feb 2nd show (Friday) and agree with others that said it was spectacular. The feel of the show for me was that U2 was the supporting act (or at most-equal partners) for the visuals of the venue. It was really 2 shows combined, each supporting what the other was providing. The visuals were really breathtaking to take in. Having seen U2 many times, to me they seemed to dial it back a notch as far as their stage presence, almost as if they know that they are not getting the full attention of the crowd as most are looking at the visuals. But maybe that was just my perspective.
We were on the floor (GA's) which I thought was great. We just stayed toward the side back where there was plenty of room and no usual GA nonsense going on that you find up close. There was plenty of room on the floor to get fairly close to the stage if you wanted, and plenty of room where we ended up standing towards the back-side (five o'clock looking at the stage). For the Sphere, with the GA's, you are close enough to the band for those that like proximity to the action. As far as visuals for the GA's, I didn't have any sense of not getting the full visual sense of what was offered. Sure you had to look up at times but the visuals were amazing from any perspective and to be honest everyone from any seat would have to look up to get the full picture. I feel if I was seated, especially up high, the band would've seemed a million miles away, and I would've lost that close proximity perspective of the show. GA's were a great mix of seeing a live band up close, and being able to see the full spectacle of the Sphere. Sound was great as would be expected. Anyway if you get a chance to experience it whether it's U2 or another band, I highly recommend it.
nice write-up. i was going to say "glad the venue delivered", but c'mon, there's no way you walk outta that place without being awed.
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u2@sphere> is it loud? do you need earplugs? could you lay on your back and get the full visual experience without craning your neck?
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u2@sphere> is it loud? do you need earplugs?
earplugs not needed. not only is it not overly loud, the sound is so effing clean. it was my impression that because there are no harsh distortions, they don't need to crank it up to a gzillion decibels to get the full effect. the sound is just as impressive as the visuals, IMO.
could you lay on your back and get the full visual experience without craning your neck?
no, because there isn't anywhere in GA where you'd have enough room to get a full view of the ceiling/screen/dome. imagine being in a medium-packed GA - you might find somewhere to lie down, but you'll have people standing all around you, inches away, like a wall blocking your peripheral view. maybe if you hired a phalanx of bouncers, somehow obtained GA tickets for all of them, and got them to set up a wide perimeter so you have amount of space...
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agree with all this. But I wore earplugs due to my tinnitus. I thought it was loud enough where it was needed. Sound was great.
u2@sphere> is it loud? do you need earplugs?
earplugs not needed. not only is it not overly loud, the sound is so effing clean. it was my impression that because there are no harsh distortions, they don't need to crank it up to a gzillion decibels to get the full effect. the sound is just as impressive as the visuals, IMO.
could you lay on your back and get the full visual experience without craning your neck?
no, because there isn't anywhere in GA where you'd have enough room to get a full view of the ceiling/screen/dome. imagine being in a medium-packed GA - you might find somewhere to lie down, but you'll have people standing all around you, inches away, like a wall blocking your peripheral view. maybe if you hired a phalanx of bouncers, somehow obtained GA tickets for all of them, and got them to set up a wide perimeter so you have amount of space...
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Seriously... meant to come back to this. I can't imagine not wearing ear plugs at basically any show at this point in my life.
How much have you all been paying to see bono(r).
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I can't imagine not wearing ear plugs at basically any show at this point in my life.
generally in the same boat, but the sphere is on the exception list. i had plugs with me, listened with and without, and decided they weren't needed. ears did not ring upon leaving the show.
How much have you all been paying to see bono(r).
Floors were ~$260 all-in. on stubhub, floors for this weekend's show (night before super bowl!) are going for $270, further out they're going for $600+. just saw an article about how the prices of secondary-market tickets are falling, sounds like the band may have reached saturation. looks like they go the timing right on when to end the run.
then ya gotta tack on airfare, hotel, requisite steak dinner, etc... it was an early bday present to myself.
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I can't imagine not wearing ear plugs at basically any show at this point in my life.
generally in the same boat, but the sphere is on the exception list. i had plugs with me, listened with and without, and decided they weren't needed. ears did not ring upon leaving the show.
How much have you all been paying to see bono(r).
Floors were ~$260 all-in. on stubhub, floors for this weekend's show (night before super bowl!) are going for $270, further out they're going for $600+. just saw an article about how the prices of secondary-market tickets are falling, sounds like the band may have reached saturation. looks like they go the timing right on when to end the run.
then ya gotta tack on airfare, hotel, requisite steak dinner, etc... it was an early bday present to myself.
Not bad at all... I assumed much more.
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We paid face value when they went on sale. Airfare and hotel we used points so it was fairly cheap. Although food and drink in Vegas is really expensive.
I can't imagine not wearing ear plugs at basically any show at this point in my life.
generally in the same boat, but the sphere is on the exception list. i had plugs with me, listened with and without, and decided they weren't needed. ears did not ring upon leaving the show.
How much have you all been paying to see bono(r).
Floors were ~$260 all-in. on stubhub, floors for this weekend's show (night before super bowl!) are going for $270, further out they're going for $600+. just saw an article about how the prices of secondary-market tickets are falling, sounds like the band may have reached saturation. looks like they go the timing right on when to end the run.
then ya gotta tack on airfare, hotel, requisite steak dinner, etc... it was an early bday present to myself.
Not bad at all... I assumed much more.
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We paid face value when they went on sale.
me too. we miraculously got in on the presale.
Airfare and hotel we used points so it was fairly cheap.
airfare from SEA to LAS was (and still is) ridiculously cheap*. i was originally only going for one show, so i got a flight for something like $140. someone on the team managed to get tickets to a second night, so i got myself a one-way back a day later... for around $100, IIRC. hotel wasn't cheap because we stayed at a decent joint on the strip. glad that we did.
*TAN: at my previous gig, a certain group of my workmates would go to vegas for the weekend quite regularly - like once a month. lunch-room chat was all about hotel deals, what shows they saw, their favorite casino, etc. they talked about vegas like going to the lake house - just a normal thing to do. i thought it really strange at the time - who goes to vegas every few weeks?? turns out that for seattleites, keeping your eye out for resort deals + cheap airfare = rather affordable weekend getaway. personally i'm fine going there once a year or less, but different strokes...
Although food and drink in Vegas is really expensive.
can confirm. there are deals to be had, but you need to hunt them down, wander off the strips, etc... ain't nobody got time for dat.
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https://news3lv.com/amp/news/local/person-seen-on-top-of-sphere-in-las-vegas-entertainment-super-bowl-lviii-southern-nevada
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Went to the Snail Mail show last night at DC9. Birthday Girl is gonna be one of the great DC bands. Just sayin'. They're young but in a very short amount of time, their songs are taking shape and really becoming amazing. Snail Mail was also really good. And Flowers for the Dead were solid as well. A lot of local talent. Very glad I got to go to this.
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Birthday Girl is gonna be one of the great DC bands. Just sayin'.
Singer/Songwriter: Mabel Canty
Bassist: Isabella MacKaye
Drummer: Tess Kontarinis (https://birthdaygirlmusic.bandcamp.com/album/birthday-girl)
Produced and Recorded by Brendan Canty
Ibuprofen recorded by Mary Timony
With genes and help like this... ;D
Will check out.
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Birthday Girl is gonna be one of the great DC bands. Just sayin'.
Singer/Songwriter: Mabel Canty
Bassist: Isabella MacKaye
Drummer: Tess Kontarinis (https://birthdaygirlmusic.bandcamp.com/album/birthday-girl)
Produced and Recorded by Brendan Canty
Ibuprofen recorded by Mary Timony
With genes and help like this... ;D
Will check out.
Mabel is actually a great songwriter. At 16 years old. Crazy. And she's got an incredible voice too.
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Birthday Girl
They will be at the Otto bar on the 28th opening for Mary timony
I like their Bandcamp stuff, thanks for the tip
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Ahem
https://forum.930.com/index.php?topic=6331.msg551109#msg551109
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I see the Narducy/Shannon REM recreation tour ended last night in NYC. Had a blast at their Black Cat gig last Saturday. Great band, with the uber talented Jon Wurster on drums. They brought the energy and the show had a very warm inviting vibe to it. Some of the early stuff got me a little verklempt... Jason brought an old Towson St. friend on stage to share a nice story with us. We got there early, after a delicious dinner at Doi Moi across the street, enabling my partner to grab a seat with a good vantage point. Challenged and gf in attendance.
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I see the Narducy/Shannon REM recreation tour ended last night in NYC. Had a blast at their Black Cat gig last Saturday. Great band, with the uber talented Jon Wurster on drums. They brought the energy and the show had a very warm inviting vibe to it. Some of the early stuff got me a little verklempt... Jason brought an old Towson St. friend on stage to share a nice story with us. We got there early, after a delicious dinner at Doi Moi across the street, enabling my partner to grab a seat with a good vantage point. Challenged and gf in attendance.
I was there too, right up front. Got to spend some time with the band...and Dave Hill, whom I love. That guy is awesome. They were very much in shock about the REM reunion in Athens, and it was a really big deal to them. So happy for them. I think it was a fantastic tour. Lots of love, really positive feedback to them all around.
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I see the Narducy/Shannon REM recreation tour ended last night in NYC. Had a blast at their Black Cat gig last Saturday. Great band, with the uber talented Jon Wurster on drums. They brought the energy and the show had a very warm inviting vibe to it. Some of the early stuff got me a little verklempt... Jason brought an old Towson St. friend on stage to share a nice story with us. We got there early, after a delicious dinner at Doi Moi across the street, enabling my partner to grab a seat with a good vantage point. Challenged and gf in attendance.
Well, did challenged get laid afterwards or not?
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Well, did challenged get laid afterwards or not?
Cognoscenti, indeed
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Billy Strings - night 3 in Asheville.
Notes:
BMFS!
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took the missus to see Madonna sunday night. GURL. the 10pm start wasn't a big hit with 50% of the representatives from casa de sweetcell in attendance, but the freak show that showed up at the arena didn't seem to mind. mads had the heat turned up, literally: it was like bigram yoga in there. stage ops/tech was amazing, dancers were great, mads is definitely getting on in years because try as she did, she can't quite move like she used to - but still puts on one hell of a show (as long as you're ok with over the top...). biggest complaint was the sound, specifically the subs. there was no band, other than one performer who played an acoustic on 2-3 numbers, she played guitar twice, and madonna's daughter who played a piano interlude, all music was canned. the music was all EDM remixes/electro-heavy, and that low end was just too loud and distorted. some rumbles made my stomach jump, it was unsettling. if i want that, i'll go to a Front 242 show. anyhoo, the missus walked outta there totally high on girl power and that alone made it worth it. the end.
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I took my "missus" to the Howard Theater for the Jamilla Woods show FRiday night.
First time at the Howard. She commented that it looked like the 9:30 Club, but nicer. She thought the music was very good, but the sounf was only ok. She must have enjoyed Jamilla, because during the opening act she was complaining that she might have to go find a seat somewhere. But she made it to the end, though she complained multiple times, wondering aloud about why would like standing in a sea of people to see live music. Emphasis on the standing part.
lI enjoyed the show. Solid B. Similiar to Erykah Badu. Diverse crowd, but not too crowded. Lots of women, which made it easier to see the stage. I had done a five mile run and a two mile walk earlier in the day, so my knees hurt like hell and legs were stiff. No complaints on my part, I'm more the suffer in silence type.
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Except the part where you literally complain about the pain in your knees and legs.
No complaints on my part, I'm more the suffer in silence type.
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Except the part where you literally complain about the pain in your knees and legs.
No complaints on my part, I'm more the suffer in silence type.
to be fair, the complaining was done in silence - i doubt he dictated this text out loud to a typist (i'm of the opinion that his clicks of the keyboard didn't interrupt the silence).
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Another great Blonde Redhead set last night. Almost identical to the setlist from the DC show back in November, but given I hadn't seen them in 20 years or so and i love the Ottobar, I didn't really mind. Not a band that I would say "they seem like they're having fun up there" but they actually seemed to be having a great time, and even cracked a few smiles.
Also a rumor around town that boygenius was in attendance, which is weird, but does explain all of the staff kind of being weird at the end of the show. Seemed like something was going on.
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It's been at least 10+ years since I last saw Cat Power... The captivating singer-songwriter known for her emotive performances, took fans on a journey through the timeless music of Bob Dylan at The "sold out" Lincoln Theatre. In a heartfelt tribute to the legendary folk icon, Cat Power breathed new life into Dylan's iconic songs, showcasing her own unique interpretation while paying homage to his enduring legacy.
From the moment Cat Power took to the stage, her reverence for Dylan's music was palpable. As she's always been, quite awkward on stage and battling either a cold or a smoker's cough, she sounded amazing. Anyone familiar with the legendary Dylan album will know the first half of the show was acoustic. A few amazing highlights, but by the end of that set, the electric set was welcome. Her band was smokin' and I would hope that she'd maybe continue to use them for other tours/albums.
Cat Power's tribute concert to Bob Dylan at The Lincoln Theatre was a masterful showcase of two iconic artists coming together in perfect harmony. With her soulful voice, impeccable musicianship, and deep respect for Dylan's legacy, Cat Power delivered a performance that honored the past while embracing the future, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to be in attendance.
Anyone that knows her history and checkered past would be happy to see her sobriety adding a positive element to her performance. She still seems completely uncomfortable on stage, especially during the acoustic set but what a great true artist. She didn't get very political but alluded to multiple struggles in the world and to keep our chins up! She would definitely battle hutch on his vast knowledge of middle eastern history. Even as a broke artist, she recently donated 50k for the use of her cover in a superbowl ad to children of the Congo.
If hutch wasn't giving us all the silent treatment, I'd like this thoughts on the "sold out" show at The Lincoln. This show sold out supposedly probably a month ago as I'd been monitoring available seats and prices... I ended up snagging two suite tickets about three weeks ago for under face and then prices dramatically shot up. However, in the last few days, entire rows opened up which ended up completely empty during the show. Ms. Marshall even encouraged audience members to move up and take the seats.
The pre show 40 layer lasanga at L'Ardente was excellent. Parking was also very simple right on 11th!
Also, any show that starts at 7pm and is over by 9pm gets extra bonus points.
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^ This is one big reason why I keep coming back here. Thanks Yada for the erudite summation. Glad you enjoyed.
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It's been at least 10+ years since I last saw Cat Power... The captivating singer-songwriter known for her emotive performances, took fans on a journey through the timeless music of Bob Dylan at The "sold out" Lincoln Theatre. In a heartfelt tribute to the legendary folk icon, Cat Power breathed new life into Dylan's iconic songs, showcasing her own unique interpretation while paying homage to his enduring legacy.
From the moment Cat Power took to the stage, her reverence for Dylan's music was palpable. As she's always been, quite awkward on stage and battling either a cold or a smoker's cough, she sounded amazing. Anyone familiar with the legendary Dylan album will know the first half of the show was acoustic. A few amazing highlights, but by the end of that set, the electric set was welcome. Her band was smokin' and I would hope that she'd maybe continue to use them for other tours/albums.
Cat Power's tribute concert to Bob Dylan at The Lincoln Theatre was a masterful showcase of two iconic artists coming together in perfect harmony. With her soulful voice, impeccable musicianship, and deep respect for Dylan's legacy, Cat Power delivered a performance that honored the past while embracing the future, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to be in attendance.
Anyone that knows her history and checkered past would be happy to see her sobriety adding a positive element to her performance. She still seems completely uncomfortable on stage, especially during the acoustic set but what a great true artist. She didn't get very political but alluded to multiple struggles in the world and to keep our chins up! She would definitely battle hutch on his vast knowledge of middle eastern history. Even as a broke artist, she recently donated 50k for the use of her cover in a superbowl ad to children of the Congo.
If hutch wasn't giving us all the silent treatment, I'd like this thoughts on the "sold out" show at The Lincoln. This show sold out supposedly probably a month ago as I'd been monitoring available seats and prices... I ended up snagging two suite tickets about three weeks ago for under face and then prices dramatically shot up. However, in the last few days, entire rows opened up which ended up completely empty during the show. Ms. Marshall even encouraged audience members to move up and take the seats.
The pre show 40 layer lasanga at L'Ardente was excellent. Parking was also very simple right on 11th!
Also, any show that starts at 7pm and is over by 9pm gets extra bonus points.
Wow, I could have done the Cat Power Brittany Howard double if I'd know about the timing. Unfortunately, I already had tickets to the Brittany Howard show when this one came around and I couldn't be bothered to try to get to the second night instead.
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Took my son to see Portugal. The Man tonight. They covered part of Dopesmoker and Killing In The Name. The rest was fine
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U got a deal on stubhub Yada?
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U got a deal on stubhub Yada?
Wouldn't cal it a deal, but under face and a great seat.
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Talk to Space re: Stubhub pointers.
U got a deal on stubhub Yada?
Wouldn't cal it a deal, but under face and a great seat.
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I forgot how much I love Alison Mosshart.
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I forgot how much I love Alison Mosshart.
If you think that's bad, I forgot who Alison Mosshart even was!
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I forgot how much I love Alison Mosshart.
If you think that's bad, I forgot who Alison Mosshart even was!
Skinny model who dated Johnny Depp and then dated the fat guy from Libertines?
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I forgot how much I love Alison Mosshart.
If you think that's bad, I forgot who Alison Mosshart even was!
If you think that's bad, I never knew who Alison Mosshart was!
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Also the powerhouse lead singer of The Dead Weather.
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Jalen Ngonda at Union Stage. The next Leon Bridges? How, great Sunday night show from a local boy made good.
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The Porno for Pyros show was amazing. Great energy and talent from everyone onstage and a really nice and happy crowd. Still smiling from Sunday. Needed that.
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Did they do any Jane's songs or just Porno songs?
The Porno for Pyros show was amazing. Great energy and talent from everyone onstage and a really nice and happy crowd. Still smiling from Sunday. Needed that.
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Did they do any Jane's songs or just Porno songs?
The Porno for Pyros show was amazing. Great energy and talent from everyone onstage and a really nice and happy crowd. Still smiling from Sunday. Needed that.
It's great to try to engage an occasional poster (Hi Kate, Great to see you!), but you know you can get that info online, right?
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/porno-for-pyros/2024/the-fillmore-silver-spring-silver-spring-md-43ad5bab.html
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Yeah no shit Sherlock.
Did they do any Jane's songs or just Porno songs?
The Porno for Pyros show was amazing. Great energy and talent from everyone onstage and a really nice and happy crowd. Still smiling from Sunday. Needed that.
It's great to try to engage an occasional poster (Hi Kate, Great to see you!), but you know you can get that info online, right?
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/porno-for-pyros/2024/the-fillmore-silver-spring-silver-spring-md-43ad5bab.html
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Only Porno songs! Ok by me.
Nice to see everyone! Hi!
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I'm happy to say that Mary Timony has "still got it". She's the coolest.
I'm on track to see Birthday Girl like 5 times in a year. Really enjoying them...they're pretty fun.
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Yeah no shit Sherlock.
Did they do any Jane's songs or just Porno songs?
The Porno for Pyros show was amazing. Great energy and talent from everyone onstage and a really nice and happy crowd. Still smiling from Sunday. Needed that.
It's great to try to engage an occasional poster (Hi Kate, Great to see you!), but you know you can get that info online, right?
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/porno-for-pyros/2024/the-fillmore-silver-spring-silver-spring-md-43ad5bab.html
"No shit Sherlock."
Wow, great Sherlock Holmes reference!!!
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I say this as someone who has positively reviewed my first three shows of the year....all good to excellent..but the Beth Orton show was so bad. A train wreck to me.
She kept saying it was "International Women's Day," but she was off by a week (Didn't she know that it was actually Combatting Islamaphobia Day?) She scolded the band for playing too slowly, stopping mid-song (did that twice) to start over, telling them it's International Women's Day and they need to play faster. Her once pretty voice is now a croaky Marianne Faithful-like voice that can't hit any of the high notes. Her 90's albums were clearly her career highlights (for me anyway, probably the same for many others?) but she chose to focus on the newer, more artier material that doesn't translate well live.
My kid's first comment was "Everything But the Voice," which meant she thought the music was good, but the singing was completely off. My wife was less charitable, saying "She just needs to retire."
Anybody else go?
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Obv she can’t retire cuz she needs the $.
She’s really fallen a long ways from her days singing on Chemical Brothers tracks….
This business can be very cruel. I do think she is right to sing her new material particularly at a free show. I mean if you can’t sing what you want at a free show why bother? I doubt people at the show are buying her new records.
Free shows sometimes get a weird crowd. Not necessarily fans of the artist but fans of free shows.
Playing free shows might make anyone a bit strange.
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Space was at a free show? Color me surprised.
Obv she can’t retire cuz she needs the $.
She’s really fallen a long ways from her days singing on Chemical Brothers tracks….
This business can be very cruel. I do think she is right to sing her new material particularly at a free show. I mean if you can’t sing what you want at a free show why bother? I doubt people at the show are buying her new records.
Free shows sometimes get a weird crowd. Not necessarily fans of the artist but fans of free shows.
Playing free shows might make anyone a bit strange.
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But the thing is, her 'new stuff" isn't really new. It's from 2012 and 2022. And it's 60%of her setlist https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/beth-orton/2024/maurer-hall-old-town-school-of-folk-music-chicago-il-23aaa067.html even in her non-free show. Higher percentage last night.
I disagree about what to play at a free show. Half the audience isn't even going to know who you are. Play the stuff that's going to have the most widespread appeal. And the half that does know you os there for the older stuff.Though honestly with her voice the way that it was, those three songs didn't fare much better.
And look at Cock, always with the wittiest, most useful comments.
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Wait dude you said it was new…
What difference does it make? New or newer she should play what she wants!
Complaining about what she plays at a free show really takes BDE.
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This song fux
https://open.spotify.com/track/1BBkBha2jIHhkSOSixmeDt?si=ZyS5wClZR3OYP2V7AWUsig
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Thanks Space!!
But the thing is, her 'new stuff" isn't really new. It's from 2012 and 2022. And it's 60%of her setlist https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/beth-orton/2024/maurer-hall-old-town-school-of-folk-music-chicago-il-23aaa067.html even in her non-free show. Higher percentage last night.
I disagree about what to play at a free show. Half the audience isn't even going to know who you are. Play the stuff that's going to have the most widespread appeal. And the half that does know you os there for the older stuff.Though honestly with her voice the way that it was, those three songs didn't fare much better.
And look at Cock, always with the wittiest, most useful comments.
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Hypothetically speaking.
Let's say you go to a show at the club 9:30. And you're wearing a 9:30 shirt. And lets say - hypothetically again - that you've done this a bunch of times. Not just Thievery Corporation.
Now you begin to notice that everytime this happens, show after show, one or more of the staph looks at you and says "Nice shirt". Always "Nice shirt". Never "Love the shirt", "Hey! Where'd ya get that shirt?" or "Whoa I haven't seen that one in years!". Always "Nice shirt".
What's the "secret password" response? What do you say to unlock all the freedoms and freebies that are hidden just behind "Nice shirt"?
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Hypothetically speaking.
Let's say you go to a show at the club 9:30. And you're wearing a 9:30 shirt. And lets say - hypothetically again - that you've done this a bunch of times. Not just Thievery Corporation.
Now you begin to notice that everytime this happens, show after show, one or more of the staph looks at you and says "Nice shirt". Always "Nice shirt". Never "Love the shirt", "Hey! Where'd ya get that shirt?" or "Whoa I haven't seen that one in years!". Always "Nice shirt".
What's the "secret password" response? What do you say to unlock all the freedoms and freebies that are hidden just behind "Nice shirt"?
"My pleasure"
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"My pleasure"
Nice! What treasures await?
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"My pleasure"
Nice! What treasures await?
Nuggets, strips, or a sandwich. But not on Sunday.
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And look at Cock, always with the wittiest, most useful comments.
don't tell me how to live my sex life. i'll oggle shlong any damn way i please, and with whatever type of commentary i choose.
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And look at Cock, always with the wittiest, most useful comments.
don't tell me how to live my sex life. i'll oggle shlong any damn way i please, and with whatever type of commentary i choose.
Lots of BBC schlong to ogle at the Wizards game last night.
It was my second and probably final Wizards game of the year last night. I got a ticket a couple days before, very cheap. Though I checked an hour before the game, and there were lots of tickets available for $1 plus fees on Stubhub. If you guys ever want to go to a cheap Wiz game with me, let me know. I'm a barrel full of fun at sporting events. You know, I'm the guy who is cursing out the refs and mocking the European dudes (that's allowed if I am white, no?) from the 400 section.
Speaking of Europeans, the Kings featured the best Lithuanian player in the world (Sabonis) and the best Ukrainian player in the word (Len.) The latter also being Sweetcell's favorite player in the world. The Wizards featured the best Israeli player (Avdija), who is also NKOTB's least favorite player in the world. What an international game!
Because my wife and kid are Lithuanian, I almost talked them into going to see Sabonis. But my presence was enough for them to decide not to go. They get a little embarassed by my yelling at the refs. And by my red pants. And by my hat with both Biden and Trump on it that says I have TrumpBiden brain. Or is it BidenTrump brain? I really don't remember. Maybe Hutch can clear the fog for me. Anyway, at halftime I found out it was Lithuanian Heritage Night (it was also Literacy Night, wasn't that a paradox), and they had a wonderful group of traditionally dressed Lithuanian people doing a Lithuanian folk dance as the halftime entertainment. It looked like a scene from Borat. Boy was my wife sad she didn't go.
The Wizards played like hell (played like heaven? I'm not sure which works.) At any rate, they didn't play like the Wizards, and they actually beat the mighty Kings to raise their record to 12-58. That's not so good, but they are now a respectable 1-1 when I am in attendance. Best thing is they they didn't hit the 115 points needed for next day half price Papa John's pizza that my kid inexplicably is demanding, so instead we're having my cooking tonight.
I then dashed back to my car where i had found a great parking spot (parking really opens up in the city after 6:30). Surprisingly I wasn't beaten or raped (they are saving their fury for when Walky comes to town) on the awy to the car. I was home before 10 to watch some March Madness (I picked the first two upsets (Oregon, Duquesne...I also had NC State and maybe Drake as upset winners) of the tournament even though I can't name a single college baller other than Bronny James.)
Next up for me is probably another Millenium Stage show featuring another over the hill 90's singer who will probably play all new stuff. Although if there's another Lithuanian folk dance ensemble, we are soooo there. They don't even charge service fees for those shows.
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Stop, dead naming me.
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Lots of BBC schlong to ogle at the Wizards game last night.
It was my second and probably final Wizards game of the year last night. I got a ticket a couple days before, very cheap. Though I checked an hour before the game, and there were lots of tickets available for $1 plus fees on Stubhub. If you guys ever want to go to a cheap Wiz game with me, let me know. I'm a barrel full of fun at sporting events. You know, I'm the guy who is cursing out the refs and mocking the European dudes (that's allowed if I am white, no?) from the 400 section.
Speaking of Europeans, the Kings featured the best Lithuanian player in the world (Sabonis) and the best Ukrainian player in the word (Len.) The latter also being Sweetcell's favorite player in the world. The Wizards featured the best Israeli player (Avdija), who is also NKOTB's least favorite player in the world. What an international game!
Because my wife and kid are Lithuanian, I almost talked them into going to see Sabonis. But my presence was enough for them to decide not to go. They get a little embarassed by my yelling at the refs. And by my red pants. And by my hat with both Biden and Trump on it that says I have TrumpBiden brain. Or is it BidenTrump brain? I really don't remember. Maybe Hutch can clear the fog for me. Anyway, at halftime I found out it was Lithuanian Heritage Night (it was also Literacy Night, wasn't that a paradox), and they had a wonderful group of traditionally dressed Lithuanian people doing a Lithuanian folk dance as the halftime entertainment. It looked like a scene from Borat. Boy was my wife sad she didn't go.
The Wizards played like hell (played like heaven? I'm not sure which works.) At any rate, they didn't play like the Wizards, and they actually beat the mighty Kings to raise their record to 12-58. That's not so good, but they are now a respectable 1-1 when I am in attendance. Best thing is they they didn't hit the 115 points needed for next day half price Papa John's pizza that my kid inexplicably is demanding, so instead we're having my cooking tonight.
I then dashed back to my car where i had found a great parking spot (parking really opens up in the city after 6:30). Surprisingly I wasn't beaten or raped (they are saving their fury for when Walky comes to town) on the awy to the car. I was home before 10 to watch some March Madness (I picked the first two upsets (Oregon, Duquesne...I also had NC State and maybe Drake as upset winners) of the tournament even though I can't name a single college baller other than Bronny James.)
Next up for me is probably another Millenium Stage show featuring another over the hill 90's singer who will probably play all new stuff. Although if there's another Lithuanian folk dance ensemble, we are soooo there. They don't even charge service fees for those shows.
(https://www.reactiongifs.com/r/tbt.gif)
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My grandmother was Lithuanian but I never met her….
You ever want to find out what real genocide - people seem to bandy this word around a lot lately-was like go check out the exhibit at the National Holocaust Museum about the Lithuanian town that was wiped off the map.
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Man, that would fucking suck! Glad Israel is doing nothing of the sort in Gaza!
https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2024/jan/30/how-war-destroyed-gazas-neighbourhoods-visual-investigation
My grandmother was Lithuanian but I never met her….
You ever want to find out what real genocide - people seem to bandy this word around a lot lately-was like go check out the exhibit at the National Holocaust Museum about the Lithuanian town that was wiped off the map.
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With that criteria - destroyed neighborhoods- every war is genocide.
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The Feelies show Friday in Philly was fantastic. Expect an acoustic set to begin, then they'll do the electric set and many encores. Also, don't be completely surprised if this is their last DC show. I think they take things very much month by month, but it's unclear how much longer they'll be doing shows. See this one if you can,and enjoy it. We're lucky their reunion has lasted as long as it has.
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They always start slow and ramp up
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The Feelies show Friday in Philly was fantastic. Expect an acoustic set to begin, then they'll do the electric set and many encores. Also, don't be completely surprised if this is their last DC show. I think they take things very much month by month, but it's unclear how much longer they'll be doing shows. See this one if you can,and enjoy it. We're lucky their reunion has lasted as long as it has.
Looks like you got some nice covers throughout the performance
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They always start slow and ramp up
Genocides?
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Oh man...I didn't see this post, but at the show I kind of sort of thought I saw you (it's been like 20 years or something insane), but quickly lost you in the crowd.
Boy, mclusky hasn't missed a beat. Just a phenomenal band.
Maybe Kim Gordon if I can find a ticket.
Mclusky. Been like 21 years since I last (and only) time I saw them, for free at the Velvet Lounge. They were giving out free beer too for some reason?
That was a 930 Board Classic...all of our old friends were there. Markie. Lulu. Jadetree. Kurosawa. Thirsty. Probably more.
Despite the rumor Markie started, I didn't not go home with kurosawa.
NKOTB! Jesus
I'll see you at Mclusky if I can't find a ticket to the Sprints show at DC9 tonight (anyone got a spare ticket??)
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Oh man...I didn't see this post, but at the show I kind of sort of thought I saw you (it's been like 20 years or something insane), but quickly lost you in the crowd.
Boy, mclusky hasn't missed a beat. Just a phenomenal band.
Maybe Kim Gordon if I can find a ticket.
Mclusky. Been like 21 years since I last (and only) time I saw them, for free at the Velvet Lounge. They were giving out free beer too for some reason?
That was a 930 Board Classic...all of our old friends were there. Markie. Lulu. Jadetree. Kurosawa. Thirsty. Probably more.
Despite the rumor Markie started, I didn't not go home with kurosawa.
NKOTB! Jesus
I'll see you at Mclusky if I can't find a ticket to the Sprints show at DC9 tonight (anyone got a spare ticket??)
if you saw very handsome and svelte gentleman aging like a fine wine, it was definitely brennser.
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svelte gentleman aging like a fine wine, it was definitely brennser.
how that man remains svelte, despite the amount of beer he drinks, is beyond me. must be all that two wheelin'.
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I can confirm my handsomeness and svelteness which is now captured for eternity on the Mclusky IG page
In the end I managed to see both shows - snagged a free ticket to Sprints thanks to the kindness of a stranger - really good show, especially when the typical lame DC crowd decided to jump around a bit, albeit only 3 or 4 songs in - Sprints seemed pretty irked by the lack of energy commenting on it numerous times from the stage
I then ambled over to the Black Cat to find I had only missed the first two songs of Mclusky so in I went and back up the front - NKOTB is right they have not lost a beat - pure unadulterated wall of noise - sorry to miss you NKOTB!
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Oooooooh
<heads over to mcclusky IG>
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Oooooooh
<heads over to mcclusky IG>
Yes, I too need a current photo for Brennser for my files.
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IG down due to too many people trying to access McClusky page!
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lol me too! we must have been right near each other.
I can confirm my handsomeness and svelteness which is now captured for eternity on the Mclusky IG page
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lol me too! we must have been right near each other.
I can confirm my handsomeness and svelteness which is now captured for eternity on the Mclusky IG page
dude seriously?? 8)
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Isn't there a thread where we post pictures of ourselves?
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https://forum.930.com/index.php?topic=24156.0
Isn't there a thread where we post pictures of ourselves?
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https://forum.930.com/index.php?topic=24156.0
Isn't there a thread where we post pictures of ourselves?
Came here to post this but NKOTB beat me to the straight dope.
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so either my eyes fail me, or it's been so long that i've seen brennser that i no longer recognize him because i trawled through Mclusky's IG and couldn't spot him. could also be my brain's ability to retain things being best described as "sieve-like"...
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so either my eyes fail me, or it's been so long that i've seen brennser that i no longer recognize him because i trawled through Mclusky's IG and couldn't spot him. could also be my brain's ability to retain things being best described as "sieve-like"...
And people like you want to critique my dossiers. You people. You fucking people.
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It’s pretty clear….
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so either my eyes fail me, or it's been so long that i've seen brennser that i no longer recognize him because i trawled through Mclusky's IG and couldn't spot him. could also be my brain's ability to retain things being best described as "sieve-like"...
sweetie I rocked a buzz cut when we knew each other - I am hirsute and bearded now.....
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If you, like me, regret not picking up a mclusky poster, today is your (limited time) lucky day
https://www.aestheticapparatus.com/shop
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I think Space may be able to claim plagiarism for some of what's included in this piece, as it would appear someone has been reading his post show banter
TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH I WILL ACCOMPANY YOU TO A LIVE MUSICAL EVENT
https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/terms-and-conditions-under-which-i-will-accompany-you-to-a-live-musical-event
too many gems to pull from this one.
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^there is tons of good stuff, but this one just cracks me up
Non-fan will:
Nod occasionally to denote that, yep, that’s definitely noise coming from that stage
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Sidehatch where is the Grouplove review?
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Sidehatch where is the Grouplove review?
it was a fantastic show
I have been a fan for a while, but until our friend said he was going, I was planning to skip and glad I didn't
Bully was a great opener and glad I caught some of her set, she added a nice cover of Jane Says
Grouplove had an expanded group for the tour, so more drums/keys/guitar
the Mix was on point and was really easy to hear every instrument/vocalist
Light show was great, but at some points I was blinded as it was sooo damn bright
The band was super into the show and the crowd reciprocated. The audience was really into it, bouncing around and singing along with most songs. Very diverse crowd, low bald pear percentage
They played a bunch from their 2011 debut (my favorite) Never Trust a Happy Song so that alone made me happy (as did most of the audience)
they also played a bunch from their latest release and those sounded awesome as well...crowd seemed well versed in the new stuff too
did a decent cover of Bowie's Space Oddity while wearing a disco ball helmet for a cool effect. (although most of the tour got blur's Song #2, which I think would have been a lot of fun with how the crowd was)
I picked up the vinyl (great packaging and twintone colored slab) and am really digging it post show, with many rotations
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I was looking forward to the Young Fathers show and they didn't disappoint.
Since their sound is on the minimal side to begin with, the three Young Fathers plus an additional female singer share the vocals. They add in a percussionist and the opener Callum Easter joins them on keyboard and guitar. One of the singers was occasionally adjusting the controls of what I assume was either a sampler or sequencer.
Great mixture or hip-hop, soul and electronica with lots of pounding percussion. Even got some subsonic tones which caused the balcony to vibrate. And is "People Don't Dance At Shows" still a thing? As there was plenty of moving and grooving spotted amongst what was pretty full crowd.
Callum Easter was ok as an opener, but it seemed like it was an exercise in him using an accordion as his primary instrument plus a variety of effects for it and his vocals.
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Loved the Descendents/Circle Jerks/Adolescents show. Not a big fan of Ram's Head Live as a venue, but still glad I could at least catch the tour. Will say that of the 3 times I've seen this Circle Jerks lineup, this one was the best. They were absolutely on fire. I think the Descendents also did a great job with following them by trying to keep their show energetic. Really crazy to think that a bunch of these guys are in their 60's and still can do these tours. Impressive.
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Young Fathers are a great live act - can't believe the last DC show was 8 years ago!
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First, let me make this clear. I did NOT attend Coachella. But almost all of it was streaming on Youtube. Because my kid was inexplicably interested in watching (I've streamed Bonaroo, Lola, and ACL in the past and she showed no interest), I watched quite a bit. Some of it live, some of it repeated the next day.
Friday:
Late Night Drive Home: I think I watched this band, but they left so little of an impact that I can't rate them Grade: N/A
The Beths: New Zealand band: Not great, some catchiness. Grade: B
Chapelle Roan: I lasted half a song. My kid doesn't like her, so no point itn watching more. Grade: C+
The Japanese House: Pleasant. She'll make the perfect opening act for Maggie Rogers at Merriweather: Grade: B+
Faye Webster: I like he recorded music, but live she's still a bore. Grade: C-
L'Imperatrice:OMG, I love this Franch band. I so want to see them at Anthem. Grade A+
Brittany Howard: I've seen her live before, and some people seem ecstatic about her. I don't get it. Still, she wasn't terrible. Grade: B-
Sabrina Carpenter: This was one my kid wanted to see. I don't think I'm part of her target market. Grade:B
Suki Waterhouse: She's hot and boring at the same time. Grade: B
Lana del Rey: This was my kid's most anticipated show, by far. Damn, she lost a lot of weight in a short period of time. How can my wife and I pull that off too? Anbody want some DIPA cans? Grade: A-
Cimafunk: A band I have seen and really like, but they were on before the telecast started: Grade: N/A
Saturday:
Young Fathers: Kind of what Kosmo said the other day. I don't like pre-recorded music as part of a live performance (I only saw vocalists and percussionists), but they bring it live. Grade: A-
Raye: Muscially, she was solid. But her rapid fire dim-witted stage banter lost her points. Grade: B
The Aquabats: I think they were supposed to be a joke band, but I didn't get it. Grade: D+
Vampire Weekend: I know i've hayted on this band at times, but they've developed into a solid band. Loved the Gram Parsons by way of Phish cover, and loved that they brought Paris Hilton and Abraham Lincoln out to play cornhole. Grade: A-
The Last Dinner Party: Loved, loved, loved this band. They fucking slayed. Grade: A+
Sublime: I only know this band from their Lana del Rey cover, but my wife was apparently a fan in the 90's (while I was listening to nonstop Americana) Awful, just awful. I was right to be have been listening to Whiskeytown and Six String Drag. Grade: F
Bleachers: My wife heard them and though it was the Hold Steady. But they're not. Somehow, he's a magical producer but his band does nothing for me. Grade: D+
Blur: Admittedly, I know about one Blur song, but I thought I'd watch with an open mind. Turns out, I still hate Britpop. Grade: D+
Jungle: They have a lot going on, but somehow it almost all works well. Grade: A-
No Doubt: Never really cared for them in their heyday (Honestly didn't pay them any attention..if I want ska I'll listen to the realer stuff, from Jamaica or maybe the UK stuff), but as member of a gym their music was hard to avoid....best song was a cover of One Step Beyond and Olivia Rodrigo was a nice touch. Grade: B+
Sunday (weak schedule day!)
Mdou Moctar: Nice guitar work, but I wish they sounded more African, rather than just being guys with rags on their heads playing pseudo-Western rock music. Maybe the white guy bassist has too much influence? Grade: C+
Feeble Little Horse: Generic indie noise rock: Grade: C-
Hermanos Guttiriez: Tasty Latin acoustic guitar trio from Mexico. Correction: Switzerland. I guess they didn't finish their wall either. Grade: A-
Victoria Monet: This artist won multiple Grammy's? I think she was supposed to be titillating, but she was a turn off. And her music was mediocre. Grade: C-
Olivia Dean: Excellent pop r&b soul gal from London. Refreshingly wholesome without being boringly wholesome. Victoria Monet could take some style lessons from her. Wish I had seen her Songbyrd show, but it was sold out. Grade: A
Renee Rapp: She was on a tv show that my kids likes. Musically, terrible. Grade: D
Khruangbin: They're great music to cook a meal to, but I'm still not entirely sure I'd love them live an in person. Grade: B+
Doja Cat: One my kid wants to watch when she gets home from school today. Grade: TBD
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This is the saddest a post has ever made me on the internet
Lana del Rey: Damn, she lost a lot of weight in a short period of time.
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Echoing what Hutch, Sidehatch and Bearman said...killer killer killer Feelies show. I had never seen them before...most times they've played the Ottobar I've flaked at the last minute, so I'm glad we had a closer show to finally get me off the couch. They were absolutely on fire.
Great seeing Hutch and finally meeting 'Hatch!
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This is the saddest a post has ever made me on the internet
Lana del Rey: Damn, she lost a lot of weight in a short period of time.
Tell us more. I'm assuming you mean the part about her dropping weight, not the part about me needing to drop 15-20 (my knees especially would appreciate this.)?
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Echoing what Hutch, Sidehatch and Bearman said...killer killer killer Feelies show. I had never seen them before...most times they've played the Ottobar I've flaked at the last minute, so I'm glad we had a closer show to finally get me off the couch. They were absolutely on fire.
Great seeing Hutch and finally meeting 'Hatch!
I have never seen them either, and now I'm really sad I missed out on an epic night, both band and forum boardie appearance wise.
But i did get to see Blur blow chunks and Paris Hilton play cornhole.
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I don't want to live in a world without a thick Lana Del Rey.
You and the missus are perfect too. Never change
Tell us more. I'm assuming you mean the part about her dropping weight, not the part about me needing to drop 15-20 (my knees especially would appreciate this.)?
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You think i'd learn to hit Modify and not Quote. You'd be wrong!
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Wait. Doesn't nobody want the DIPA cans??
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Echoing what Hutch, Sidehatch and Bearman said...killer killer killer Feelies show. I had never seen them before...most times they've played the Ottobar I've flaked at the last minute, so I'm glad we had a closer show to finally get me off the couch. They were absolutely on fire.
Great seeing Hutch and finally meeting 'Hatch!
I have never seen them either, and now I'm really sad I missed out on an epic night, both band and forum boardie appearance wise.
But i did get to see Blur blow chunks and Paris Hilton play cornhole.
I brought a certain local DC musician to see the Feelies on Saturday, and he was absolutely blown away by the show. He knows good music, has seen a ton of shows, but had never seen the Feelies. It pleased me that they made such a favorable impression on him. Whether or not they're objectively great as a band, they're my favorite band to see live. I think I've seen them 26 times, and even their old manager commented that somehow the best managed to get better. I agree with that. Stan's drumming is like the transmission of the band, and he can effortlessly take them from a slow cruise and turn them into a speeding racecar, all while making it look easy. But their impeccable taste, style, and self-awareness is something to behold. They're true to themselves. They are also probably the last true link to seeing a band like the Velvet Underground. They were true students of taking an almost minimalist aesthetic but they transform it into something special, uncompromising, and yet so enjoyable and exciting. That was one hell of a show.
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Real Estate was freakin' fantastic last night. Some of the best sound I've heard at the 9:30...truly incredible.
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Real Estate was freakin' fantastic last night. Some of the best sound I've heard at the 9:30...truly incredible.
Can confirm...the guitar work sparkled
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An all-around great show. A bit disappointed they didn't give us Stained Glass or Kinder Blumen, but they did Easy and It's Real, and the new stuff is great... nicely done.
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Naked flaming antlers
(My new band name)
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Naked flaming antlers
(My new band name)
What a moment!
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4/18/24, Syracuse Carrier Dome. My first Springsteen show. What an absolutely joyful experience.
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That’s it?!? Come on man!!
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4/18/24, Syracuse Carrier Dome. My first Springsteen show. What an absolutely joyful experience.
Space, joyful?? Who is this imposter?
Still picking my face up off the ground here in vegas
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Yay! Face melting 🫠
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The Sphere is an aquarium
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It's literally under water
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Get here.
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What are you even doing in DC right now?
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We're in the car wash, people!
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What are you even doing in DC right now?
I was 😴
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Once you guys stop smiling post reviews!
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Got you beat by about 85 shows. But am not seeing him this tour. Just doesn't interest me much anymore.
4/18/24, Syracuse Carrier Dome. My first Springsteen show. What an absolutely joyful experience.
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When was your first show?
It’s not his fault he is old and key E Street band members have died…..but yeah it’s just not the same…
Also until recently he kept prices reasonable but now he has joined the maximize club with dynamic pricing…that’s a drag for many older fans
If I had a Time Machine I would love to see the Cole Fieldhouse show where they backed Chuck Berry, played their own set and I believe Jerry Lee Lewis also played…one of my favorite YouTube clips is Bruce talking about backing Chuck at that show
I think it’s from the movie Hail Hail RNR. Just priceless
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Also the Childe Harold show early on in DC! Can you imagine??
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I managed to score a standby ticket for Phish last night. Wound up sitting right behind Tom Marshall!
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Also spotted Peter Anspach entering the venue.
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I managed to score a standby ticket for Phish last night. Wound up sitting right behind Tom Marshall!
Wow!
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My first show was The River Tour in November 1980 at the Cap Center. Would have loved to see a Darkness era show but The River tour was pretty special. And yeah, the high prices and whole surge pricing debacle turned me off on the earlier leg of this tour. Last tour I saw him pre-Covid was fantastic and he broke out a lot of early deep cuts. One show I saw in Philly was over 4 hours and one of his best I saw. He was fairly old then so it's not an age thing for me.
When was your first show?
It’s not his fault he is old and key E Street band members have died…..but yeah it’s just not the same…
Also until recently he kept prices reasonable but now he has joined the maximize club with dynamic pricing…that’s a drag for many older fans
If I had a Time Machine I would love to see the Cole Fieldhouse show where they backed Chuck Berry, played their own set and I believe Jerry Lee Lewis also played…one of my favorite YouTube clips is Bruce talking about backing Chuck at that show
I think it’s from the movie Hail Hail RNR. Just priceless
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Peter Anspach
Tom Marshall
who are these people?
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Peter Anspach is a member of Goose.
Tom Marshall is the lyricist for Phish.
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Peter Anspach
Tom Marshall
who are these people?
Certainly no Kit Duncan!
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Since myself or AI can't come up with a proper recap.... here you go. Drew Carey said it best...
https://twitter.com/DrewFromTV/status/1782359014292213832?s=19
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I saw that...totally agree
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That’s awesome!
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I bet Bob Barker never uttered such verbiage.
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Syracuse University, cost per year, undergrad: $85,214
Average salary per year, Syracuse resident: $25,863
Average price of Springsteen ticket for Syracuse concert: I think they started at 75 plus fees.
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Syracuse University, cost per year, undergrad: $85,214
Average salary per year, Syracuse resident: $25,863
Average price of Springsteen ticket for Syracuse concert: I think they started at 75 plus fees.
holy shit... i hope my kids are plumbers or hair dressers.
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https://www.gq.com/story/phish-sphere-shows-revel-in-the-vegas-venues-unreal-possibilities?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABpuVscal1SQqQ7I800D3Ph265zWu-g-QjhWRilZWscYsBK-QAg7ry7Rd3cA_aem_Ac2aONpj72-O_lhvSq5e0wCS66n2-VwUmykyDteZJOEkJhjfkexVbYz851UtkjI54_M