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James Ford

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Daniel Johnston
« on: October 13, 2009, 07:49:24 am »
Ok, I'll preface this by saying I've seen others (Yo La Tengo, M. Ward) cover Daniel Johnston, and yes, the man can write a good song or two.

But my question is...if he wasn't fat and retarded and weird, would be he headlining the 9:30 Club? Is he that entertaining/talented as an actual performer? Yes, I saw the movie, and  can see the niche sentimental appeal, but 9:30 Club headliner appeal? Discuss if you will.
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Vas Deferens

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Re: Daniel Johnston
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2009, 08:59:03 am »
I didn't go to the Black Cat show so not sure how he is live. He did sell out the Black Cat mainstage so I'm sure he'll sell more tickets than Bob Mould.

Here's a recent text from a friend from California: "I'm seeing him [Daniel J.] at the Grand [in San Francisco]. I don't think think it will be that good but I feel obligated to see him."
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James Ford

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Re: Daniel Johnston
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2009, 09:27:07 am »
Is your friend a smug hipster?  ;D


Johnston is one of those seldom touring indie darling trainwrecks that smug hipsters like to wear on their sleeve. They'd pay double that ($20) just to tell people they went to see him.
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Re: Daniel Johnston
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2009, 09:29:52 am »
haha, he does sound like one, doesn't he? ;D

he will probably move you to tears, James Ford.  :'(
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eltee

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Re: Daniel Johnston
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2009, 09:57:56 am »
James, er, Rhett, is that you?
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James Ford

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Re: Daniel Johnston
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2009, 10:03:20 am »
I'm not going to the show, I just thought he'd be more interesting fodder for discussion than Those Vulture Creatures.
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RustyOrgan

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Re: Daniel Johnston
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2009, 10:55:48 am »
Saw him up at the Ottobar.  Wasn't into his backing band.  Would have liked just a solo Daniel Johnston set.  Be warned - his shows are incredibly short.  Of course if you haven't yet seen him, I'd go because who knows when he'll pull a Wesley Willis!
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Yada

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Re: Daniel Johnston
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2009, 11:22:02 am »
Seeing him gives you extra bonus points when playing hipster bingo.
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Re: Daniel Johnston
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2009, 11:28:01 am »
Quote from: James Ford on October 13, 2009, 09:27:07 am
Johnston is one of those seldom touring indie darling trainwrecks that smug hipsters like to wear on their sleeve. They'd pay double that ($20) just to tell people they went to see him.

It's got to be something like that. For the life of me, I cannot figure out what the appeal is with this guy. One of the most whiney voices I've ever heard! Add to that, irrrrritating!!! Can't believe he's headlining at the 9:30. If he sells tickets, than so be it. I'll just steer clear and not compete for tickets.
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azaghal1981

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Re: Daniel Johnston
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2009, 11:41:22 am »
He has a lisp now, too.


Listening to his new album right now.
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Re: Daniel Johnston
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2009, 12:08:48 pm »
I admit I saw him in Richmond at the National.  I loved the movie and wanted to see what all the hub bub was about.  He played like maybe less then 10 songs if even that.  He was reading all his songs off this podium he has set up but he did good.  I thought it wasn't too shabby of a show  ;D
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Vas Deferens

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Re: Daniel Johnston
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2009, 12:10:17 pm »
less than 10 songs? great, just great.
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Re: Daniel Johnston
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Re: Daniel Johnston
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Julian, Alleged Computer F**kface

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Re: Daniel Johnston
« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2009, 01:17:43 pm »
Quote from: wml7 on October 13, 2009, 12:08:48 pm
I admit I saw him in Richmond at the National.  I loved the movie and wanted to see what all the hub bub was about.  He played like maybe less then 10 songs if even that.  He was reading all his songs off this podium he has set up but he did good.  I thought it wasn't too shabby of a show  ;D
I was at this too (they gave out a ton of free tickets at whatever show was the night before, possibly The National @ The National). I remember his set being about 70 minutes with a 5 minute break in the middle. I would put the song count closer to 12.

It was an OK show but I wasn't familiar with much of his material tbh.
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