Belle and Sebastian

[Bags]

Funny, then, how 9:30 Club keeps getting voted top five in the Nation as the best mid-sized venue by Pollstar.  Guess all those professionals are wrong.  Or maybe they just fall for the 'hipster' quotient.

[mankie]

Originally posted by Bagster:
  So where do they have better sound?

I can tell you that Nation, Patriot and Nissan are all much, much worse than the 930.
 
 Black cat is hit and miss for the sound. I've only been to the State Theater once and that had great sound.
 
 I think 930 is generally good for sound quality, but it does depend on the band to a great extent. I'm trying to think of a show at the 930 that I was disapointed with the sound quality and can't think of any off the top of my head. My mate got dragged to David Lee Roth and said that was just terrible, but I imagine that's because it was David Lee Roth.

[markie]

sound at the 930 is dependent on where you stand, just like everywhere else....
 
 You are not standing right up front are you?

[bearman🐻]

Sound at the 9:30 is generally pretty phenomenal. I don't know if maybe it's just because of where I usually stand or the shows I go to see, but having been to some places with abysmal sound (the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Lisner Auditorium at GWU, Nation) I can safely tell you that the 9:30 has improved quite a lot since the days it was WUST Radio Music Hall. A lot has to do with how much money a venue will put into its PA...and of course who is performing, what kind of equipment they bring in, etc.  Generally, bands love to play the 9:30 because for the most part they can show up, know that there will be few problems, and just put their focus into doing a good show. The House of Blues generally has good sound (I've been to a few of them in different places.) There are some steep ticket prices, but I still love the 9:30 and aside from some minor complaints I believe it truly is a great concert venue.

[eltee]

I'm always impressed with the sound at the 9:30 club. Only a couple of times I was disappointed was when smaller bands brought in their own sound team. At other venues, especially the larger/outdoor ones, I compare to the 9:30 club, and 9:30 club is always better in my opinion.
 Re: B&S, Court,pls. read Twangirl's post, she stated that the two shows are contracted to perform the same amount of time.  I agree w/ Bagster, I really doubt they will change the setlist all that much.

[mankie]

Originally posted by I am Markie. Annoy Mattie:
  sound at the 930 is dependent on where you stand, just like everywhere else....
 
 You are not standing right up front are you?

Good point, downstairs from about 2/3 towards the back I find to be the best spots. If you stand close to either bar you may bump into Sharon and Tracy talking about Chad all 'effing night, depending on who's performing! Upstairs seems to get too fuzzy, probably the echo from the ceiling or something.

[courtcrum]

Originally posted by El Tee:
  I'm always impressed with the sound at the 9:30 club. Only a couple of times I was disappointed was when smaller bands brought in their own sound team. At other venues, especially the larger/outdoor ones, I compare to the 9:30 club, and 9:30 club is always better in my opinion.
 Re: B&S, Court,pls. read Twangirl's post, she stated that the two shows are contracted to perform the same amount of time.  I agree w/ Bagster, I really doubt they will change the setlist all that much.

Thanks, I read it. I am glad to hear about the length, but I doubt the setlists will be different. But I am over it. I will never know if the second show was better because I won't be there. It all works out in the end, I can catch the metro and not be worthless the next day. I am sure that my drama will subside and I will be sure to take advice from the forum on where to place myself for the show and future shows. I have definately been an avid Balcony Stage Right 930 person... maybe that is my prob with the sound.

[godsshoeshine]

hunh, no more need for argument, just saw this on the main page:
 The 10:30pm Show of Belle & Sebastain has been cancelled due to an illness in the band.
 The 7:30pm show will go on as scheduled.
 Refunds are available at the place of purchase through 11/11/03.

[courtcrum]

Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
  hunh, no more need for argument, just saw this on the main page:
 The 10:30pm Show of Belle & Sebastain has been cancelled due to an illness in the band.
 The 7:30pm show will go on as scheduled.
 Refunds are available at the place of purchase through 11/11/03.

Look at what all my belly aching has done! KARMA SUCKS and now I feel like an ass.. see you all at the show.!

[mankie]

Originally posted by CourtneyCrummett:
   

Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
  hunh, no more need for argument, just saw this on the main page:
 The 10:30pm Show of Belle & Sebastain has been cancelled due to an illness in the band.
 The 7:30pm show will go on as scheduled.
 Refunds are available at the place of purchase through 11/11/03.

Look at what all my belly aching has done! KARMA SUCKS and now I feel like an ass.. see you all at the show.! [/b]

I know I'm a cynical old bastard..BUT..why is it the illness doesn't affect the first show? I think the only ailment is the ticket sales for the second show. Unless there's two sets of musicians or something like that.

[SPARX]

Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
  hunh, no more need for argument, just saw this on the main page:
 The 10:30pm Show of Belle & Sebastain has been cancelled due to an illness in the band.
 The 7:30pm show will go on as scheduled.
 Refunds are available at the place of purchase through 11/11/03.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA  Sorry,couldn't help it,karma burns.Hope the illness isn't serious.

[mankie]

Originally posted by SPARX:
   

Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
  hunh, no more need for argument, just saw this on the main page:
 The 10:30pm Show of Belle & Sebastain has been cancelled due to an illness in the band.
 The 7:30pm show will go on as scheduled.
 Refunds are available at the place of purchase through 11/11/03.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA  Sorry,couldn't help it,karma burns.Hope the illness isn't serious. [/b]

Nothing serious, just a case of "litewalletitous"  

[lily1]

oh bloody hell! it figures!
 
 

Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
  hunh, no more need for argument, just saw this on the main page:
 The 10:30pm Show of Belle & Sebastain has been cancelled due to an illness in the band.
 The 7:30pm show will go on as scheduled.
 Refunds are available at the place of purchase through 11/11/03.

[thatguy]

Originally posted by mankie:
 

I know I'm a cynical old bastard..BUT..why is it the illness doesn't affect the first show? I think the only ailment is the ticket sales for the second show. [/b]

jesus fucking christ.  a second show is added and you complain.  the second show is cancelled and you complain.  unbelievable.  you sound like a radiohead fan.  
 
 if we arranged a six hour long performance for you and your wife in the comfort of your living room,  you'd probably complain that the crew trampled your pansies while bringing the gear in.
 
 the second show was selling very well.  the singer felt like he wasn't capable of perfoming at his best for two shows in one night when he wasn't 100% healthy.  you kept saying that you didn't think they could pull off two shows.  apparently, they agree.  you were right.  you win!
 
 just so you know what to expect when you show up:  you will be showing your id, the beer still costs the same, and dave still works the backbar fairly regularly.  start your complaining now.

[lily1]

so no 2nd show tonight AND eddie izzard is sold out. i kinda though for a band that gives their all when they perform, that 2 shows in a night was going to be a stretch.
 
 so i guess its high heel race only for me tonight.
 
 oh well.