Belle and Sebastian

[thatguy]

Originally posted by mankie:
 
 Had they had the second show the first would've been about 20 minutes long seeing as it was after 9:30 when they graced the stage! WANKER!
 

the set times were changed back to something closer to our standard.  if the second show had happened, they would've started earlier.

[mankie]

Originally posted by thatguy:
   

Originally posted by mankie:
 
 Had they had the second show the first would've been about 20 minutes long seeing as it was after 9:30 when they graced the stage! WANKER!
 

the set times were changed back to something closer to our standard.  if the second show had happened, they would've started earlier. [/b]

I assumed that...I was just responding to wankstain J'Mals comment.

[PR_GMR]

Yeah, it was a great show. I would have enjoyed it more if I wouldn't have been so god-awful tired from having a very busy couple of days. By the time B&S finished their encore, I was ready to be teleported straight into my bed.. instead of that hourlong drive back to Baltimore.
 
 Slumber Party lived up to their namesake--they put me to sleep. Their set was overlong. The music, uninspired. These girls should learn to rock out a little more and stay away from the repetitive swirly-droll guitar stylings. I've to agree with mankie's assestment:
 
 

Slumber Party...complete, utter, total shite. Sorry, we tried our best to like them, but they were just awful so we went to the back bar out of the way, and was pleasantly surprised to find a very cheerful bartender down there.

B&S were very good. Although, during the first few songs, I detected a low-energy vibe from the band, probably due to Stuart's illness. I liked that they poured out the 'oldies', going all the way back to 'Tigermilk'. Bunnyman is spot on--the new material does blend nicely with the oldies. I enjoyed their banter with the audience ('hey dude, don't harsh on my mellow') and that particular bit about Stuart's shirt ('take your shirt off''leave it on!'). In general, a very enjoyable show.
 
 And oh, bunnyman, they didn't do 'My Wandering Days Are Over'.   :cool:

[bearman🐻]

The thing I try to remind myself about Belle and Sebastian is that these were college students who formed for a project...I really think in some ways that this profession chose them and not the other way around. The success of Tigermilk took them by great surprise. Not that they didn't have a choice in their professions, but they are very much just ordinary people who get together and play music. I think it still surprises them to go from being in Glasgow to playing around the world to thousands of adoring fans. As much as they try to be "professional" about their presentation, I will always look at them as just ordinary people that play extraordinary music. What you see is what you get...and frankly, I would go see them again in a minute. If you want action, pyrotechnics and dancers, go see Britney Spears.

[bearman🐻]

They didn't? Jeez...what song am I thinking of then?  You know what...my confusion is that they did it at DAR (at least it's on my setlist from the show).

[elusive]

Gotta agree here with a lot of the comments. This was the best show I've caught in recent memory. Their live sound was better than I expected or even hoped and the setlist was a great mix of old faves and I see myself making a purchase of the latest soon.
 
 Hadn't heard Slumber Party before and not impressed except for the few songs by the lead guitarist...kind of a Holly Golightly sound I liked. Maybe they are better in the studio.
 
 After all the 2 show controversy, my only disappointment was not being able to catch The Decemberists at Black Cat...(ironic, no?)anyone see that show?

[nkotb]

The reviews all seem to be pretty positive:
 
  Decemberists/Joggers
 
 

Originally posted by elusive:
  Gotta agree here with a lot of the comments. This was the best show I've caught in recent memory. Their live sound was better than I expected or even hoped and the setlist was a great mix of old faves and I see myself making a purchase of the latest soon.
 
 Hadn't heard Slumber Party before and not impressed except for the few songs by the lead guitarist...kind of a Holly Golightly sound I liked. Maybe they are better in the studio.
 
 After all the 2 show controversy, my only disappointment was not being able to catch The Decemberists at Black Cat...(ironic, no?)anyone see that show?

[calecp01]

Don't B&S have a reputation for mediocre live shows?  Or did I make that up?  They definitely lived up to that notion the last two times I saw them, hence I didn't shell out for the 930 show. Don't get me wrong, been one of my favorite bands for a long time now, but the times I've seen them they were pretty sloppy and lacking in energy, which is kinda the point, but, you know what I mean.

[Bags]

hmmm, I liked the DAR show, and i wasn't even a fan (didn't know them; a friend got tickets, I like 'em now).  The light show was fantastic, and it was just kind of fun trippy over all.  I figured any lack of energy had to do with the venue -- everyone sitting down.
 
 Didn't see the 9:30 show 'cuz I  had other stuff going on.  Happily caught the Decemberists, and sadly missed B&S and Arlo.

[bearman🐻]

I've seen them 4 times now, and 3 of the 4 times they've been really terrific. I'd hardly call them mediocre. The 3 times I've seen them do great shows, they sound better than on record. I just bought my tickets to see them in Philly...I took a friend of mine to the show and he enjoyed it so much that he insisted we drive up to see them.

[beerbaron]

anyone have the setlist?

[mankie]

Originally posted by beerbaron:
  anyone have the setlist?

Dumb but honest question....why is the setlist so important to so many board members?

[Bags]

I don't know Mank.  I rarely want one, though sometimes I'm interested if there was a cover I can't think of, or it's a band I'm not too familiar with and I'm planning to look up a particular album with some songs I liked from the show.
 
 Hell, I can barely remember the shows I went to, and when, much less worry about what the band played at various shows.
 
 Oh, and when Liz Phair was coming, I wouldn't buy a ticket until I saw other set lists to be sure she was playing Exile material....

[mankie]

Originally posted by Bagster:
  I don't know Mank.  I rarely want one, though sometimes I'm interested if there was a cover I can't think of, or it's a band I'm not too familiar with and I'm planning to look up a particular album with some songs I liked from the show.
 
 Hell, I can barely remember the shows I went to, and when, much less worry about what the band played at various shows.
 
 Oh, and when Liz Phair was coming, I wouldn't buy a ticket until I saw other set lists to be sure she was playing Exile material....

I can understand it if someone wasn't at the show but wanted to know what they sang, but if you were there what does it matter after it's over? I couldn't tell you what B&S sang the other night..to me, asking for the setlist is like asking for the script after you've watched a movie.

[thatguy]

Originally posted by mankie:
  I can understand it if someone wasn't at the show but wanted to know what they sang, but if you were there what does it matter after it's over? I couldn't tell you what B&S sang the other night..to me, asking for the setlist is like asking for the script after you've watched a movie.

people go nuts over those little pieces of paper, and really anything that's on the stage.  i've had people ask for cigarette butts, used kleenex, little pieces of tape, and tons of other things that were on stage.  i don't get it either.