Just Announced

[xcanuck]

Originally posted by Darth Ed:
  The Dears have announced the tour for their new album and no DC or Baltimore date on the schedule. Very disappointing. Closest is New Jersey, I guess.

What's very disappointing is the new CD. It leaked last week and is easy to find online.
 
 Murray fired basically everyone except Natalia (duh). I wasn't surprised to see Valerie and Martin leave but Georges and Patrick have been such a crucial element to the live show. You can just hear the lack of energy on "Missiles". And I hate to think what this band will turn into live. Truly, truly disappointing.

[MonkeyPants]

Originally posted by DeathFromAbove1979:
   

Originally posted by wanderlust j. marshmallow:
  Eagles of Death Metal
 11/18/08
 

YESSSS!!!!!
 
 Ive been waiting for them to headline 930 for like 4 years now. FINALLY [/b]

So excited that this will be at 9:30.  Will it be with the Hives like the west coast dates?

[Julian, Alleged Computer F**kface]

Smashing Pumpkins 20th Anniversary Tour
 DAR Constitution Hall
 Tue 11/11 & Wed 11/12
 $58.50
 
 AMEX Presale Tomorrow.

[DeathFromAbove1979]

Originally posted by MyraEllen:
   

Originally posted by DeathFromAbove1979:
   

Originally posted by wanderlust j. marshmallow:
  Eagles of Death Metal
 11/18/08
 

YESSSS!!!!!
 
 Ive been waiting for them to headline 930 for like 4 years now. FINALLY [/b]

So excited that this will be at 9:30.  Will it be with the Hives like the west coast dates? [/b]

Not according to their website, this is them as headliners. No word on an opener yet. These should get the fans excited:
 
 http://www.rcrdlbl.com/2008/09/19/exclusive_video_making_eagles_of_death_metal_s_heart_on_

[Smylie]

How are the pumpkins live these days?

[Julian, Alleged Computer F**kface]

Originally posted by Smylie:
  How are the pumpkins live these days?

Depends who you ask. In 2007 they did the "hit parade" show and a lot of people liked that. Their "just for fun tour" in August was filled with b-sides and few singles and a fixed setlist for the whole tour and some people hated it.
 
 No clue what the 20th anniversary shows will be like. They're still dynamic live when they aren't covering Pink Floyd.

[azaghal1981]

Rest of Mogwai tour cancelled due to their drummer's recurring heart problem.

[andyrichter]

Originally posted by Julian, certified WEBLEBRITY:
  Smashing Pumpkins 20th Anniversary Tour
 DAR Constitution Hall
 Tue 11/11 & Wed 11/12
 $58.50
 
 AMEX Presale Tomorrow.

I've never been to DAR.  Is it assigned seats or general admission?  And what's the capacity like?

[hutch]

Originally posted by andyrichter:
   

Originally posted by Julian, certified WEBLEBRITY:
  Smashing Pumpkins 20th Anniversary Tour
 DAR Constitution Hall
 Tue 11/11 & Wed 11/12
 $58.50
 
 AMEX Presale Tomorrow.

I've never been to DAR.  Is it assigned seats or general admission?  And what's the capacity like? [/b]

if you have never been don't start  now! worse venue in dc.. not meant to be a concert venue
 
 i have to say i don't have much respect for seth continually booking shows at this crap sound venue where you are forced to sit down most of the time.. can't even bring a beer in..
 
 seth!: build a new bigger venue meant for concerts for pete's sake live nation is going to beat you to the punch if you don't! you know this!

[sweetcell]

... and i'll put in my traditional "DAR isn't that bad" retort.  i've heard plenty of good-sounding shows there, often comes down to the sound techs.  having seats is a plus sometimes.  get seats in the front half of the hall and you'll be fine.
 
 i'd certainly be happy to see another concert venue built in the city, although i'm not sure the economics make sense.

[azaghal1981]

Whatever became of the whole leasing-the-armory thing?

[Vas Deferens]

Arcade Fire @ DAR had an amazing sound.

[killsaly]

They let you bring beer in for My Morning Jacket. And the sound was good. Anybody want to share the presale?

[Smylie]

Ryan Adams was great at DAR...

[andyrichter]

Originally posted by hutch:
   

Originally posted by andyrichter:
   

Originally posted by Julian, certified WEBLEBRITY:
  Smashing Pumpkins 20th Anniversary Tour
 DAR Constitution Hall
 Tue 11/11 & Wed 11/12
 $58.50
 
 AMEX Presale Tomorrow.

I've never been to DAR.  Is it assigned seats or general admission?  And what's the capacity like? [/b]

if you have never been don't start  now! worse venue in dc.. not meant to be a concert venue
 
 i have to say i don't have much respect for seth continually booking shows at this crap sound venue where you are forced to sit down most of the time.. can't even bring a beer in..
 
 seth!: build a new bigger venue meant for concerts for pete's sake live nation is going to beat you to the punch if you don't! you know this! [/b]

thanks for the warning.  will heed.  
 
 and look at this little gem i stumbled upon...
 
 Mon Dec 29- THE DAMNED, THEO AND THE SKYSCRAPERS, ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN $18 Adv/ $20 DOS 8:00 (on sale Sept. 26)
 
 Never seen the Damned who are one of my all time favorite bands.  Now that's the way to end the year.        :cool: