Jonsi appreciation thread

[James Ford]

Did the lead singer wear the same cool outfit two nights in a row?

[sweetcell]

blipvurt: how was the crowd?

james: no, it was at the dry cleaners so he performed in sweatpants and an old "team-building excercise '99" t-shirt.

[Christine Moritz]

I really enjoyed the show (I was there on Tuesday)  I think if I'd gone on Monday, I probably would've come back for the Tuesday show as well.

I wasn't all that familiar beforehand with Jonsi's music, but found it really engaging.  The visuals were impressive and meshed well with the music.  Overall, the crowd was very reverent and quiet -- it's possible that the Monday crowd Sweetcell describes might have been even quieter, but I thought the Tuesday crowd was pretty good in that respect (especially considering how often quiet shows are marred by people talking).

The atmosphere was magical.  I hope Jonsi comes back to the club.  Oh, and if his music isn't already being used in film soundtracks, it should be -- it was very evocative.

[Christine Moritz]

I just can't past this bands name. Silliest band name since Slobberbone. Jonsi. Ha.

It is the guy's nickname:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%B3nsi_Birgisson

[blipvurt]

Check my review of Jonsi night one and two:

http://www.welovedc.com/2010/11/11/we-love-music-jonsi-930-club-11810-11910/

[sweetcell]

Check my review of Jonsi night one and two:

http://www.welovedc.com/2010/11/11/we-love-music-jonsi-930-club-11810-11910/

another great write-up.  it's a tad on the gushy side, but having seen the show i fully comprehend why you gush.  bonus points for mentioning alpha flight!  (are you canadian?)

i SWEAR i'm not looking to copy edit your stuff, but i couldn't help but notice: the club's address is 815 V St, not 915.  hey, at least it shows that i'm paying attention.

[wml7]

Check my review of Jonsi night one and two:

http://www.welovedc.com/2010/11/11/we-love-music-jonsi-930-club-11810-11910/

another great write-up.  it's a tad on the gushy side, but having seen the show i fully comprehend why you gush.  bonus points for mentioning alpha flight!  (are you canadian?)

i SWEAR i'm not looking to copy edit your stuff, but i couldn't help but notice: the club's address is 815 V St, not 915.  hey, at least it shows that i'm paying attention.

you can be an editor for the washington post, everyone knows they need one 

[blipvurt]

sweetcell - Edits are always appreciated and very helpful! Between the demand of the shows, the day-job, and trying to get these posts written, things like that slip by me sometimes. So thank you.

No, not Canadian just an old school Marvel fan.

[Vas Deferens]

this show was so boring, except for maybe 3 songs. overall, a waste of time. 

[azaghal1981]

Awwwwww nah he di''nt!

But honestly, I sort of agree.

[Vas Deferens]

well at least the visuals were interesting.

would have preferred Mountain Man do a 90 minute set while Jonsi dance to their songs

[blipvurt]

Kind of surpised to hear that. I thought both shows were beautiful. To each his own I guess.

Mountain Man were painful. They reminded me of the women from the SNL 'shweaty weiners' skits.

[blipvurt]

ps - (for those who like the show) - just found this:

http://www.npr.org/2010/11/12/131269558/jonsi-in-concert?sc=nl&cc=asc-20111117

[hutch]

now the show sucked?

its hard to keep up with you guys.. guess jonsi's 15 minutes are over.. who's next for the hipsters?

you guys build up and tear down faster than a Chinese construction crew

[Vas Deferens]

i guess yeah, to each his own though I don't have a problem with Sigur Ros' live...they rule.