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vansmack

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« Reply #15 on: December 17, 2002, 04:33:00 pm »
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Veranda">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by bunnyman:<BR><B>I went to No Doubt just to check them out. I get free tickets to some shows, and I had the same reaction with them that I had after I saw Springsteen...I don't own any of their stuff, but was surprised that I actually enjoyed the performance.  You may not be a fan initially, but it's hard to deny that some bands are solid and they give it their best.  What I enjoyed about the No Doubt show was that it was a bunch of different ages and races, everyone was there to have fun, and the band made it an enjoyable experience.  </B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I absolutely loved No Doubt at the Orena and I bragged about the show on this board.  They put on a hell of a show, give a quality effort and connect with the fans and the rest of you can fuck off if you haven't seen them 'cause I ain't listening to your bitching with your closed minds.<BR>
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« Reply #16 on: December 17, 2002, 04:39:00 pm »
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Veranda">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by vansmack:<BR><B> I absolutely loved No Doubt at the Orena and I bragged about the show on this board.  They put on a hell of a show, give a quality effort and connect with the fans and the rest of you can fuck off if you haven't seen them 'cause I ain't listening to your bitching with your closed minds.<BR>    </B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I saw No Doubt right after they broke real big and I thought they were terrible - in particular, Gwen's voice was just hideously bad.  From clips I've seen on tv, I'd say recently they're more hit or miss.<P>If 10 out of every 12 songs you write suck, I don't care how well you play them, and how hard you shake your butt on stage, I'm still going to say you suck.<P>

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Re: top 10 concerts of 2002
« Reply #17 on: December 17, 2002, 04:50:00 pm »
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Veranda">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by bunnyman:<BR><B>  I saw the Rolling Stones for free </B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Why does everyone who went to the Stones say they went for free?  Come on folks, admit you forked over the cash.

bearman🐻

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« Reply #18 on: December 17, 2002, 04:54:00 pm »
The flipside of course are the bands where I love their music and thought their live performance sucked rhino.  The Cocteau Twins were great one time, and the next time they were abysmal.  The Psychedelic Furs were just god awful, too.  808 State, the Jesus and Mary Chain, Pere Ubu, Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth...I've seen them all on good nights and then on other nights maybe they did bad acid or something.  Sometimes a bad band can have a good night, too.  When I worked at the 9:30, I saw it happen on occasion.

bearman🐻

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« Reply #19 on: December 17, 2002, 04:56:00 pm »
Nope, Lark Jr.  I only had to pay the obscene $25 for parking, but I got 2 of the $110 seats for free.  All it takes is to know the right folks, that's all.

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« Reply #20 on: December 17, 2002, 04:57:00 pm »
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Veranda">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by larkjr:<BR><B> I don't care how well you...shake your butt on stage, I'm still going to say you suck.<P></B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Remind me to never go to a strip joint with you.<P>Certain things must be appreciated.
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larkjr

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« Reply #21 on: December 17, 2002, 05:06:00 pm »
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Veranda">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by bunnyman:<BR><B>Nope, Lark Jr.  I only had to pay the obscene $25 for parking, but I got 2 of the $110 seats for free.  All it takes is to know the right folks, that's all.</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>ha ha, next time you see Daniel Snyder tell him he's a twat and to sell the Redskins immediately.<BR>

bearman🐻

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« Reply #22 on: December 17, 2002, 05:08:00 pm »
Don't know Daniel Snyder...there are many ways to get tickets to things in DC.  I'm from Chicago and used to be a Bears fan back when they were good :-)

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« Reply #23 on: December 17, 2002, 05:16:00 pm »
i can't think of 10 right now. but i will agree that the no doubt/faint show was really fun. dancing around new wave with the most random people was great. that was the 2nd time ive seen ND and i think that both times they delivered a great performance - i guess it just depends on who you talk to.<P>a few favorites though -<BR>QOTSA at 930<BR>Rufus wainwright at 930<BR>Pretty Girls Make Graves at black cat<BR>Ryan Adams at Electric Factory in philly<BR>yeah i can't remember any more..<BR>

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« Reply #24 on: December 17, 2002, 05:27:00 pm »
It's a bit of a struggle to remember the concerts over the past year, but the ones that come to mind are<P>Sonic Youth at the 930<BR>Gloria Deluxe at the Velvet Lounge<BR>Norah Jones/Erin McKeown at the Town Hall<BR>Trail of Dead at the Black Cat<BR>Beck at the Lincoln Theater<BR>Oscar Peterson at the Blue Note

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« Reply #25 on: December 17, 2002, 05:30:00 pm »
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Veranda">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by larkjr:<BR><B> Why does everyone who went to the Stones say they went for free?  Come on folks, admit you forked over the cash.</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I saw the Stones once back in the early 80s. Yes, I too did see them for <B>FREE</B>!!!   <P>Have to admit it, they put on a great show which somewhat surprised and very much impressed me. <P>

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« Reply #26 on: December 17, 2002, 06:24:00 pm »
Can't remember too well, but these are somewhat in order:<P>1. Guided by Voices (9:30) <BR>2. Interpol (9:30)<BR>3. Andrew WK (Black Cat)<BR>4. Burning Brides (Black Cat)<BR>5. New Pornos (Black Cat)<BR>6. QOTSA w/ Dave (9:30)<BR>7. DJ Logic (State Theatre)<BR>8. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs (Black Cat)<BR>9. Super Furry Animals (9:30)<BR>10. Trail of Dead (Black Cat)
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Re: top 10 concerts of 2002
« Reply #27 on: December 17, 2002, 06:33:00 pm »
1. Inland Punk Invasion in LA<BR>2. No Doubt / Garbage / Distillers at the Orena<BR>3. Social Distortion at the House of Blues in Anaheim (premature)<BR>4. Interpol @ the 9:30<BR>5. Rival Schools in London<BR>6. The Strokes at the Greek in LA<BR>7. Britney Spears in my living room <BR>8. Sparta @ the Black Cat<BR>9. The Fenians at the Mercury Lounge in NY<BR>10. Hank Williams III in LA
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Captain Jack

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« Reply #28 on: December 17, 2002, 09:47:00 pm »
1. Darkest Hour/Majority Rule/The Crown @ GW Mitchell Hall<BR>2. Pietasters/Slackers/King Django @ 9:30 Club<BR>3. Majority Rule @ Black Cat<BR>4. Pietasters/Shakedowns @ 9:30 Club<BR>5. G. Love and Special Sauce at that free Vanilla Coke show thing<BR>6. Bane/Striking Distance/Suicide File @ UMD Food Co-op<BR>7. Hellfest @ New York State Fairgrounds w/ Dillinger Escape Plan, Shai Hulud, Bane, Every time I die, Misfits, hatebreed, 18 visions,a life once lost, Nora<BR>8. Dillinger Escape Plan/Icarus Line @ 9:30 club<BR>9. Pietasters/Jah Works/Chuck Brown, more at BBQ Battle<BR>10. Hipnotix/Eastern Standard Time/Ready Steady go! @ Skalloween at St. James church

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« Reply #29 on: December 17, 2002, 10:27:00 pm »
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Veranda">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Captain Jack:<BR><B><BR>3. Majority Rule @ Black Cat<BR></B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>that was one of the best shows of all time. good job cap'n.<BR>