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[killsaly]

Halloween 2012

the Polyphonic Spree performs the songs of Rocky Horror Picture Show (along with a few originals)

Location TBD
(oops i think this is in the UK...)

[azaghal1981]

@DCMusicDigest is a must-follow twitter handle.



@showlistdc, too as mentioned in other threads.

[hutch]

Let me at least try to explain.
They actually book quite a few shows that appeal to me. However:

1. Ticketmaster service charges are set up by Ticketmaster and we do not have any say in the matter. Tickets purchased at the Birchmere Box Office, will have a $4.50 service charge per ticket. This charge is for our Box Office Staff, Parking, and Security. "We want you here, happy & safe!"

*As of July 1, 2005 the City of Alexandria has passed an Admissions Entertainment Tax of 50 cents per ticket sold. This tax has been added to the Service Charge. Therefore all tickets purchased at The Birchmere Box Ofc will have a $4.50 service fee, which includes this new tax.

They make you pay for parking even if you walk to the show, or park on the street. $4.00 per ticket goes directly to the box office staff and security? How come it's only $1 for the 9:30 and free for the Black Cat?


2. Their food really does suck. But thanks to the way they time the shows, you're either eating it or sitting in the back.

3. As reported on this board (and Birchmere patrons please correct me if I'm wrong)...no free water.

4. My wife once ordered a drink there that never came. After 20 minutes, she went to the bar and complained and ordered another drink. Within minutes, the manager showed up, threatening to kick my wife out, for "being rude to my staff NOBODY IS RUDE TO MY STAFF."

6. Their ticket prices are outrageous.
 Example: Justin Earle. Philly show: $15. Richmond show (coheadline with Todd Snider $20, children free), Birchmere: $29.50 plus those unavoidable fees.

Second Example: Vince Gill. Richmond show: $45. Birchmere show: $89.50.

7. The decor is just downright cheese. And not in a kitschy cool way.

I think the clear answer is do Neko on one night, Wilco on the other, and skip Blitzen Crapper cuz they suck balls. And cuz Birchmere sucks donkey balls.

7/17
Neko Case + Kelly Hogan
Ram's Head Live

Wtf....why are Neko, Blitzen Trapper and Wilco all on the same night?

don't get the birchmere hate... its not for you..its not for me (I don't think I've been there in six or seven years and that was a bandstand show [JORGE BEN!!!!!!!!!!!!] but its a great place for many people...its just catering to a different clientele...doesn't mean it sucks!

ok.. maybe it sucks.. i used to go there a bit more in the 90s during my alt country/folkie phase.... i liked the pitchers of beer and grub.. maybe things have changed..


in any case, they NEVER book anything i'm into too much..

[azaghal1981]

Well this came out of nowhere.

Ed Askew
this Friday
The Cherch

[Unsanity]

El-P + Killer Mike + Mr. Motherf*ckin' Exquire + Despot
July 15
RNRH



Holy Smokes! Why does this awesome show have to be at RNRH! 9:30 be slackin!

[challenged]

I think the clear answer is do Neko on one night, Wilco on the other, and skip Blitzen Crapper cuz they suck balls. And cuz Birchmere sucks donkey balls.

7/17
Neko Case + Kelly Hogan
Ram's Head Live

Wtf....why are Neko, Blitzen Trapper and Wilco all on the same night?

don't get the birchmere hate... its not for you..its not for me (I don't think I've been there in six or seven years and that was a bandstand show [JORGE BEN!!!!!!!!!!!!] but its a great place for many people...its just catering to a different clientele...doesn't mean it sucks!

This statement defies prevailing message board logic which is: "it's not for me = it sucks" 

[eltee]

don't talk in here.  eltee can't find shows. 

yeah, ssh, newbie.

And, The Hives were fun a few years ago. Annoying Coachella show though. He's a chatterbox too.

[mdh9857]

Aaron Lewis
Birchmere
$49.50 (After Fees)
7/24/2012

[nkotb]

GUYS HOLY SHIT THE SMITHS ARE REUNITING THIS IS THE BEST NEWS EVER AND A GREAT WAY TO START THE MORNING EVEN THOUGH THE SOURCE IS AN UNKNOWN PRODUCER I'M STILL STOKED AS HELL:

http://www.pitchfork.com/news/46314-the-smiths-reforming-this-fall/

Oh wait

https://www.facebook.com/officialjohnnymarr

[Yada]

Modest Mouse tickets were an easy grab.

[bearman🐻]

The Jesus and Mary Chain site announced they're playing at the 9:30 on Sept. 9th, but it was removed. Still, that's encouraging.

[hutch]

The Jesus and Mary Chain site announced they're playing at the 9:30 on Sept. 9th, but it was removed. Still, that's encouraging.

oh yay....

[atomicfront]

The Jesus and Mary Chain site announced they're playing at the 9:30 on Sept. 9th, but it was removed. Still, that's encouraging.

I saw them 27 years ago at the 930 club and haven't seen them since.  I feel  I need to see them again for this reason.  I am guessing Bobbie Gillepsie hasn't rejoined the band though?

[atomicfront]

GUYS HOLY SHIT THE SMITHS ARE REUNITING THIS IS THE BEST NEWS EVER AND A GREAT WAY TO START THE MORNING EVEN THOUGH THE SOURCE IS AN UNKNOWN PRODUCER I'M STILL STOKED AS HELL:

http://www.pitchfork.com/news/46314-the-smiths-reforming-this-fall/

Oh wait

https://www.facebook.com/officialjohnnymarr

Well replace Johnny Marr with Craig Gannon and tour without him.  I went to their gig here in 1986 which was sold out and someone wanted 35 for a ticket.  I thought that was ridiculous at the time so I passed and didn't see them.  I wish I had paid the guy so I could have said I saw them. 

[bearman🐻]

The gig at the Smith Center at GWU? I heard someone pissed Morrissey off and they only played about 3 songs. I knew this girl who got backstage and partied with Mike Joyce and Johnny Marr though, she said it was amazing.