Pixies At Sonar

[Cock Van Der Palm]

Just got two tix.  Never been to Sonar.  Should be a great  show!!!

[evilsanta]

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[Got Haggis?]

when i saw interpol at sonar, i thought they sounded great...was too crowded though
 
 then i saw flogging molly/gogol bordello at sonar..(mainly went to see flogging molly) which was also sold out...and it sounded terrible (all bands) way way way too crowded, and the pillars get in the way of sight lines.
 
 i wasn't going to buy pixies tickets because of that, but broke down since i haven't seen them before.  i love having all these great shows in downtown baltimore, but many improvements could be made (also the AC system sucks balls)

[amnesiac]

From the  Sonar website:
 
   

By September the lounge will have a completely new sound system. The club will have all new gear to run our live shows, and the sound in that room will be upgraded. The main stage area will see all manner of improvements, from the crowd areas to the backstage, as we strive for legendary international status as one of the premier venues in the U.S.  

Hopefully the Pixies show will sound good...

[root]

yeah man they NEED some new AC. @ the Interpol show I had a girl drop from overheating right in front of me.

[alex]

That Flogging Molly show was hotter than balls, but it was still a good place to see a show as long as you can avoid the pillars.
 
 Hell, anyplace that has $2 beer and hosts big shows like this is ok by me.
 
 Oh, and I got tickets to this!

[Got Haggis?]

not that it matters, but i just reread my post...and i mainly went to the show to see gogol bordello, not flogging molly lol.  i was rereading my post and read that and thought...WTF
 
 luckily gogol bordello are playing the ottobar in november so that should be quite a bit better.
 
 they were better when they had ori kaplen on sax tho

[Bartelby]

For Pixie fans:  They're also playing in Charlottesville, VA.  Check:
 www.StarrHill.com

[chadwicksaid]

yea, but pixies are playing in the charlottesville pavilion.. not a club date.  if that makes any difference to anyone. i know i'd rather see them in a club.

[amnesiac]

I've never been to Starr Hill, but I assume it's a small venue...
 
 Edit: just looked at their website and saw that their capacity is 450. I couldn't find anything about The Pixies, but that would be amazing if they're playing there

[amnesiac]

Nevermind. Disregard above post

[Arlette]

They're playing at the new Pavillion in Charlottesville:
 
 http://www.charlottesvillepavilion.com/schedule.asp
 
 Saw the Violent Femmes there the other night, it was great.  Capacity is about 3,000; I love shows at a small, outdoor theater.

[Dandy01]

Originally posted by Got Haggis?:
  not that it matters, but i just reread my post...and i mainly went to the show to see gogol bordello, not flogging molly lol.  i was rereading my post and read that and thought...WTF
 
 luckily gogol bordello are playing the ottobar in november so that should be quite a bit better.
 
 they were better when they had ori kaplen on sax tho

yeah, i was like WTF too     I saw them, GB, recently at Black Cat - awesome show, as usual.

[RatBastard]

Starr Hill is TINY.  I have seen a few acts there (secret machines, citizen cope, damnwells, etc).  Small satge stuffed up into a corner.  No rail what so ever.  Walk right up to the stage.  The UVa crowd is a bit 'different'.  Often quite subdued.  Had a great time at every show, but dont plan to eat there before the show unless you have $$$.  Food prices downstairs are high.