stars roll call

[Julian, Alleged Computer F**kface]

Originally posted by redsock:
  I'm going, but only becaue i have a website and can get press passes long after shows sell-out.

I knew I shouldn't have quit. Damn.

[Sage 703]

just found this.  Stars' myspace site has some alternate versions/demo versions/b-sides.  really cool stuff.
 
 www.myspace.com/stars

[chancegardener]

it was an excellent, excellent concert.  Best new band I've heard / seen since ... since ... oh I dunno, Sigur Ros? Obviously I don't get out much but Stars were most impressive. Sign me up, I'm now a fan.

[xcanuck]

They put on the best show I've ever seen them play! There was an energy level that surpassed all previous shows. Evan Cranley and Torq Campbell moved around alot more than usual and it seemed that Torq was doing as much as possible to connect with the crowd. Even Amy cracked more than the occasional sultry smile. She was making jokes, laughing, and talking to audience members.
 
 Shows like Stars make me realize why I go to so many shows. If even one in ten is this good, then it's all worth it.
 
 We got lots of good pictures, too. I hope to post a link to them later this weekend.

[I Dare]

Set list for anyone who cares:
 
 Theme For The Stars
 Set Yourself On Fire
 Reunion
 Death to Death
 Going, Going, Gone
 Heart
 The Comeback
 Soft Revolution
 Life Effect
 Hungry Heart (Bruce Cover)
 What I'm Trying To Say
 One More Night
 Ageless Beauty
 The Big Fight
 He Lied About Death
 Your Ex-Lover Is Dead
 
 Encore:
 The First Five Times
 Elevator Love Letter
 Calendar Girl

[kmb187]

THANK YOU for the setlist... I was too busy enjoying myself to keep track.
 
 It was an amazing, amazing show. I am sad to hear that they won't be back for a while; hopefully it will not be too long. All of the members were amazing, although Chris looked a little annoyed all night. I also thought it seemed like Amy was a little, umm, out of it... but she was charming, nonetheless.

[I Dare]

Yeah I was standing in the back by the soundboard. There was a set list back there so i just made a quick text of it.
 
 Amy looked halfway retarded. That was disappointing.
 
 I was hoping for Sleep Tonight, The Woods, and/or Celebration Guns.

[Tom Servo]

I repeat, stupid sellout...

[kmb187]

Originally posted by I Dare:
 Amy looked halfway retarded. That was disappointing.
 
 I was hoping for Sleep Tonight, The Woods, and/or Celebration Guns.

I was standing in the front, by the speaker. I was actually right in front of the stage, but since it was to the side I still had trouble seeing over other people's shoulders. (I'm short.) Anyhow, I was worried about what would come of the Amy situation, but everything turned out all right. I think she was still adorably charming, despite her state. I would have LOVED Celebration Guns or Sleep Tonight. I was also hoping for Tonight (from Nightsongs), but oh well. I'm just happy I got Life Effect.
 
 Did anyone get any good pictures or, if I'm not hoping for too much, videos? My friend and I brought a camera, but I accidentally left it in the car and couldn't go get it since I am under 21. My camera phone pictures aren't really doing anything for me.

[Darth Ed]

Originally posted by Tom Servo:
  I repeat, stupid sellout...

Ditto^infinity. Grrr... I really wanted to go to this show, but it sold out before I got around to going to the Black Cat "box office".

[kookiemnstr8]

What an excellent show, thanks for the setlist.
 
 I loved the Bruce cover and the love for WSC.  That was an excellent show, much more interaction with the audience than when I saw them last, and a really fantastic setlist.

[Tom Servo]

Yeah, I waited too long to get my latest batch of tix.  It's a game of chicken with the ticketmaster fees vs. sellout risk. It wasn't listed as sold out when I went but apparently it had been for a few days.  
 
 

Originally posted by Darth Ed:
   

Originally posted by Tom Servo:
  I repeat, stupid sellout...

Ditto^infinity. Grrr... I really wanted to go to this show, but it sold out before I got around to going to the Black Cat "box office". [/b]

[lukiedookie89]

I'm really upset about not having tickets to this show.  I've been really digging Stars lately...and First Five Times for the encore?! I would have been blown away...

[xcanuck]

Originally posted by I Dare:
 
 Amy looked halfway retarded. That was disappointing.
 
 I was hoping for Sleep Tonight, The Woods, and/or Celebration Guns.

I'm not sure where the "retarded" look come from. Every time I've seen Amy - whether with Stars, solo, or BSS - she often has the "far off" look. I think she's just really into what she's doing and doesn't really notice too many extraneous things.
 
 As for Celebration Guns, Amy said that the song is about Guantanamo Bay. When asked if they've ever played it live, she said no but continued to say "No, we will. I don't know if I'm ready to embark on it yet. I get very upset. So we choose to do "He Lied About Death", which is along the same political lines, but gets out more of an aggression, a total disgust. I think it's more of an inclusive song. People can dance to it. People can release to it. I don't know if I'm ready for "Celebration Guns" yet.".
 
 As a tangent, here's a link to this weekend's New York Times looooong article on   Broken Social Scene.

[I Dare]

thanks for the article