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[Bombay Chutney]

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
  I dunno...most local bands suck. There's a reason why they're not recieving national attention (the ones who aren't)...and could that reason in part be mediocrity?

It could be.  If that's the case, I'd like to know about it before spending my money on those bands.  And, of course, they don't ALL suck.  I'd like to hear more about the ones that people think are pretty decent.

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

What is "nieve"?
 
 

Originally posted by redsock:
   

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
  . There's a reason why they're not recieving national attention (the ones who aren't)...

I think that comment is nieve. There are tons of great local bands around this country, who deserve to, yet receive no spotlight. This is for any number of reasons, but some of it comes down to dumb luck, or a lack of it. Being in the right place at the right time actually factors in here. The bottom line is that you have to get noticed by someone who likes you and can do something about it. That's not easy, regardless of how good you are. [/b]

[markie]

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
 [QB] What is "neve"?
 
 

Originally posted by redsock
 
   <img src="http://www.astro-france.com/focus/images/neve-campbell.jpg" alt=" - " />
 
 I dunno, who is a pedant?

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

Last Train Home, Canyon, the Grandsons, 52 Pick Up all come to mind as local bands I've seen that are no better than mediocre.
 
    I guess I can only comment with any kind of authority on the local Americana scene, but with the departure of Bill Kirchen, there just aint no locals left good enough to be nationally known.
 
 

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
   

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
 most local bands suck.

Could you be more specific?
 
 Which ones have you seen?
 
 Why did they "suck?" [/b]

[markie]

Alternatively,
 
 Washington Social Club
 Phaser
 Metropolitan
 Carlsonics
 
 Are four local bands that have surprised me with the quality of their live performances.

[redsock]

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
  What is "nieve"?
 
   

Originally posted by redsock:
   

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
  . There's a reason why they're not recieving national attention (the ones who aren't)...

I think that comment is nieve. There are tons of great local bands around this country, who deserve to, yet receive no spotlight. This is for any number of reasons, but some of it comes down to dumb luck, or a lack of it. Being in the right place at the right time actually factors in here. The bottom line is that you have to get noticed by someone who likes you and can do something about it. That's not easy, regardless of how good you are. [/b]

[/b]

I've made worse typos than that on the board.

[Bags]

Originally posted by poorlulu:
  ooh bags that's a bit harsh.........it's a cracking song.........

I wasn't being snarky...have the Waterboys had a hit?  
 
 I have Pagan Place and This is the Sea, so I'm not anti-Waterboys (though I haven't listened to either in over 10 years as I have them on vinyl; maybe it's time to revisit).
 
 Mank, I wasn't insinuating that WB have no hit so are shit.  I honestly don't remember them having a hit.

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

I really can't be bothered with bands that are "mediocre" or "pleasant enough".
 
    Too many other fun things to do in life to endure  late nights in smoky, crowded clubs to see bands that are  just "pleasant enough".
 
    I suppose if you're a scenester type, "pleasant enough" bands cut it, but I'm just not THAT into live music to be bothered with seeing bands that are less than very good.
 
    Typically, I'm happy with seeing 15-20 shows a year. Don't think I could take any more than that, so i chose wisely.
 
    Different strokes for different folks...
 
 
 

Originally posted by redsock:
   

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
  I dunno...most local bands suck. There's a reason why they're not recieving national attention (the ones who aren't)...and could that reason in part be mediocrity?

Having seen more than my fair share of local bands...I would say "mediocre" is a better word than "suck". Very few of them have anything unique about them. Which doesn't mean they can't still be pleasant...but if it's been done before, it's a lot harder to stand out. And the local folk thing around here gets extremely repititious and dull. [/b]

[redsock]

Originally posted by mark e smith:
  Alternatively,
 
 Washington Social Club
 Phaser
 Metropolitan
 Carlsonics
 
 Are four local bands that have surprised me with the quality of their live performances.

Last Train Home are horrible. A good example of what's bad about the local music scene. Phaser and Metropolitan are great. One of these days I'll get out to a WSC show. I actually think they and Exit clov are trying to work out a gig together.

[Bags]

I agree with Skeeter -- great or not, I'd be really interested in learning even what genre various local bands are...  I'd see more, but I'm really unfamiliar with the local scene outside of the bigger local bands (Washington Social Club, Carlsonics).  And I don't have time to just stop by the Velvet Lounge (or other small venues) to keep track of the local scene in a hodge podge manner.  I'll go if I have a general sense that the band is something I *would* like if they're doing it well.
 
 Does that make sense?
 
 

Originally posted by Skeeter:
   

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
  I dunno...most local bands suck. There's a reason why they're not recieving national attention (the ones who aren't)...and could that reason in part be mediocrity?

It could be.  If that's the case, I'd like to know about it before spending my money on those bands.  And, of course, they don't ALL suck.  I'd like to hear more about the ones that people think are pretty decent. [/b]

[markie]

Originally posted by Bags:
   

Originally posted by poorlulu:
  ooh bags that's a bit harsh.........it's a cracking song.........

I wasn't being snarky...have the Waterboys had a hit?  
   I honestly don't remember them having a hit. [/b]

The whole of the moon. It was on the 1985 album, This is the sea.

[Bags]

Looks like I need to check out Metropolitan, Phaser and maybe Canyon.

[ratioci nation]

So is Dead Meadow the most succesful local band  in recent years?  

[mankie]

Originally posted by mark e smith:
 

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
 [QB] What is "neve"?
 
 

Originally posted by redsock
 
    <img src="http://www.astro-france.com/focus/images/neve-campbell.jpg" alt=" - " />
 
 I dunno, who is a pedant? [/b]

I'd definately like to give her exposure and recognition....Canuck too, BONUS!

[mankie]

Originally posted by mark e smith:
   

Originally posted by Bags:
   

Originally posted by poorlulu:
  ooh bags that's a bit harsh.........it's a cracking song.........

I wasn't being snarky...have the Waterboys had a hit?  
   I honestly don't remember them having a hit. [/b]

The whole of the moon. It was on the 1985 album, This is the sea. [/b]

This is the sea....wasn't a hit?