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Just went and had the great pleasure of being at Maynard James Keenans 50th bday party that he threw for himself at The Greek Theatre in LA..... Was by far the best concert/show I have ever seen in my life!! It was Failure,A Perfect Circle and Puscifer playing and they did a really cool format of all the bands playing thru out the night( not the normal opener,opener,headliner) Each band played 3 songs at a time and than seamlessly flowed into the next act and so on, and musicians from each band jumping in and playing with others while the ones that were not playing were sitting on stage drinking like it was a big campfire .
Just went and had the great pleasure of being at Maynard James Keenans 50th bday party that he threw for himself at The Greek Theatre in LA..... Was by far the best concert/show I have ever seen in my life!! It was Failure,A Perfect Circle and Puscifer playing and they did a really cool format of all the bands playing thru out the night( not the normal opener,opener,headliner) Each band played 3 songs at a time and than seamlessly flowed into the next act and so on, and musicians from each band jumping in and playing with others while the ones that were not playing were sitting on stage drinking like it was a big campfire .
Post by Billadelphia on May 22, 2014 9:51:36 GMT -5
Holy. Shit.
MØ last night was truly fucking amazing, one of the bets shows I've seen in awhile. I thought her stage presence would be good since she's played for big crowds in Europe, but my god did she own that shit. Complete crowd control. Jumping into the crowd, going up onto the balcony to sing; everyone was eating it up. She tours with a drummer, drum pad, and guitar player so the beats hit that much harder. her voice sounded impeccable, and her dance moves were outrageously awesome.
Go see this girl at a small venue while you can. Also, her cover of the Spice Girls, Say You'll Be There, was the shit
The Gov't Mule latenight show at Jazzfest a few weeks ago was absolutely amazing. 36 special guests!
The Dr. John tribute at the Saenger the next night was equally awesome in different ways. Bruce Springsteen special guest opener w/ Right Place Wrong Time was unreal.
of Montreal on Cinco De Mayo in Pensacola was fantastic as well. That was my first show with them since Kevin changed the lineup. They were really good but my nostalgia for the old band had me a lil bummed out at times during classic songs.
Pixies yesterday... Sydney Opera House... night one of a four-night residency for Vivid Fest. Hooooooooooooooly shit. With a ridiculous 32-song setlist, I will not be forgetting that one anytime soon. I'd seen them about 2.5 years ago, at one of their last shows with Kim Deal. Their energy and cohesion is about 10x stronger without her (sorry Kim).
Tons of people got up to dance, which is rare outside encores in the SOH (it's more of a theatre setting), but last night they turned that place into TT the Bear's circa 1988. Frank was his usual taciturn self - which I was okay with, because it meant they could squeeze in as many songs as they did. They blew past their curfew, so they played their last couple songs with the house lights on, like the rowdy buncha punks they are.
Someone may have to restrain me from buying scalped tickets for the remaining nights. If I act now, I can still make tonight's show!
Post by fearofpride on May 26, 2014 0:16:11 GMT -5
I just saw the Eels play, and for their third encore they brought Steve Perry out. He came out and sang "It's a Motherfucker" then they closed with "Open Arms" and "Lovin Touchin Squeezin" with him. It was a pretty cool surprise.
Caught Jack Johnson last weekend as usual a very chill set. In fact Edward sharp and the magnetic zeros put on a much higher energy set . Caught DMB last night it all I can say is AWESOME , but I am a fan of Dave so I can be counted on to say nice things about him and the band.
Caught Jack Johnson last weekend as usual a very chill set. In fact Edward sharp and the magnetic zeros put on a much higher energy set . Caught DMB last night it all I can say is AWESOME , but I am a fan of Dave so I can be counted on to say nice things about him and the band.
I saw two shows this weekend, and both of them could make my top ten of the year. They were each that.damn.good.
Friday night, I went to this hole in the wall ceiling club, capacity 200. I have been in Inforoosters' living rooms that were bigger than this place - seriously. Everyone is crowding around the opening DJ in the centre, so I move over to one of the microphone stands on either side. The main act come on, and the bassist takes his spot at the mic stand in front of me. This band's discography runs a whopping 17 minutes. We're all wondering how they're going to play a one-hour show.
Easily. And face-meltingly.
HOLY SHIT. Do NOT sleep on Movement. They are the most exciting new live band I've seen in ages. If anything, their record fails to capture the live energy they have. The singer / keyboardist is so fucking natural that I kinda sorta hate his ass a little bit for it. They're all just so goddamn smooth! I guarantee this band will tour the US in 2015 and turn a ton of heads at Coachella / SXSW and become the next big thing.
And then tonight, I saw the Heritage Orchestra. They're a very unorthodox orchestra - two drummers, a percussionist, two DJs, plus synths, strings and horns, all totalling about 30.
I had seen them last year performing a reinterpretation of Joy Division, which now ranks very highly in my all-time favourite shows. Tonight, they were to perform a tribute to Giorgio Moroder - and if there's any greater way to pay tribute to somebody, I've yet to see it. They arranged all of Giorgio Moroder's biggest hits into a 90-minute symphony, with a few guest singers coming on for different numbers - Shingai Shoniwa, Liela Moss, and Anna Calvi. I don't know why Inforoo has failed to tell me about any of these musicians, but each was more amazing than the last.
Enormous round of applause, and the conductor says a word about the symphony and the musicians, and that he'd like to bring someone on stage. Of course, who comes out? Well, his name is Giovanni Giorgio, but his friends call him Giorgio.
The crowd goes mental. The orchestra goes even more mental. Cue Giorgio by Moroder dance party, with full orchestra and live vocals. Tore the roof off that sucker.
Saw Ray LaMontagne last night. I was excited by the whole bill which included The Belle Brigade doing a 20 minute set (I wish they'd played longer, I've been wanting to see them for a while) and then Jason Isbell doing a 50 minute set which was incredible (man does that guy have a voice and an amazing gift for songwriting) and then Ray. He played all of the songs from his new album which didn't really thrill me on record but live they definitely were much better and then a handful of his bigger songs from past records which were all phenomenal as usual. I will never tire of hearing that man's voice. I was really happy that he played "Meg White" which is one of my favorite not-so-big songs of his. All in all a great night at one of my favorite venues (recently renamed Blue Hills Bank Pavilion in Boston).
No we aren't from Albany. We are on top of the state 161 miles north of Albany. A little farm Town called Chazy (shayzee). It's just the closest place around for bigger names other than Montreal.
Post by umphlovecincy on Jun 5, 2014 7:41:03 GMT -5
Went to Columbus Ohio last night to see Santana and my goodness what a show!! Driving up in the rain really sucked and at one point I thought my car was going to start floating because of all the standing water on the roads but we finally made it about 45 mins after doors opened. As soon as we got out of the car the rain stopped and it never got more than a light mist throughout the night. Just enough to keep you cool while dancin all night.
anyways got in, grabbed some beers, and met up with Monie down in the pit. Monie, it was great meeting you, and hopefully I'll see you at some more Columbus shows!
The show was amazing. It was great seeing Santana lead his band like a conductor almost. He would give out subtle hand gestures controlling the whole sound of the band. They played everything you wanted to hear, but my personal favorite was Evil Ways.
Didn't get home til 2:30 and had to be at work at 5:45 this morning but it was completely worth the 2 hours of sleep I got!
Yes, show was fantastic! Sorry I kinda left you, umphlovecincy, but I had to potty and there was no way I could make it back through to our spot in the pit. I ended up finding a spot up on the hill and danced my booty off up there. It was wonderful to meet you & your friend though!
If anyone gets a chance to see Santana live, do it. It was absolutely amazing. I'm not sure I ever stopped dancing.
Yes, show was fantastic! Sorry I kinda left you, umphlovecincy, but I had to potty and there was no way I could make it back through to our spot in the pit. I ended up finding a spot up on the hill and danced my booty off up there. It was wonderful to meet you & your friend though!
If anyone gets a chance to see Santana live, do it. It was absolutely amazing. I'm not sure I ever stopped dancing.
no worries dude. As soon as you said you were going to the restroom I figured you wouldn't be back, due to the pit being pretty packed. I had to piss so bad by the end of the show, but I do have the bladder of a child lol Glad you found a good spot. I most certainly never stopped dancing that whole night either! It was great! Have fun with your internship!! Hope its as great as it sounds!
Post by wannaberoo'ing on Jun 6, 2014 8:10:38 GMT -5
So, Titus was everything I thought it'd be last night. Incredible to see them in such a small place, a basement of a bar. Patrick was especially weird and angry. The band played really sloppy, which just adds to their loose sense of indifference. When it mattered most, though, they delivered the song in a more focused energy: More Perfect Union and Battle of Hampton Roads, for instance.
I asked him after the show when he thinks the new album will be done and he told me to fuck off in so many ways. Then he went on a self-reflective, philosophical ramble about how he doesn't know sometimes who is actually creating the songs, lots of gibberish in between, "framework to tell a series of stories in," maybe it'll be a rock opera, maybe not, "I just hope I get into your head."
I saw Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss/Union Station, and Kacey Musgraves at Southaven, MS's outdoor venue and it was fantastic. They all did an excellent job. They were giving rain all day but it never rained a drop and it was the perfect "night air" temperature. I highly recommend Snowden Grove Amphitheater.
So, Titus was everything I thought it'd be last night. Incredible to see them in such a small place, a basement of a bar. Patrick was especially weird and angry. The band played really sloppy, which just adds to their loose sense of indifference. When it mattered most, though, they delivered the song in a more focused energy: More Perfect Union and Battle of Hampton Roads, for instance.
I asked him after the show when he thinks the new album will be done and he told me to fuck off in so many ways. Then he went on a self-reflective, philosophical ramble about how he doesn't know sometimes who is actually creating the songs, lots of gibberish in between, "framework to tell a series of stories in," maybe it'll be a rock opera, maybe not, "I just hope I get into your head."
Great time as always!
Hey, you were at the Pittsburgh show too? That venue was pretty great, I'd love to go back there again. Anyway, it was my 3rd Titus show and even though it was the shortest yet by far, hearing The Battle of Hampton Roads in full with 3 guitarists was unbelievable. Plus, that little Dire Straits riff Patrick did about "Private Dick" was hilarious, he seemed to be a lot more talkative than previous times I'd seen them.
Regarding the new album, I spoke to Julian and Eric after the show and both said that it would be out in 2015, with Eric saying to expect it in the "first quarter".
I should also mention how much I enjoyed the new songs. "Stranded" and "Dimed" had them playing with a sense of ferocity and intensity that really hasn't been there since Airing of Grievances. The other two new songs kind of sounded like better executed Local Business cuts with none of the flaws of that album, so overall I'm really hopeful for LP4!
Went with my kids to see Weezer last night in Durham. GREAT show! They were really tight, good energy, and every song was like a sing-along. Some much needed fun.
Post by pressline47 on Jun 19, 2014 23:18:03 GMT -5
Just got back from Jungle. Great show. They don't have the most material so it wasn't very long, but they sounded awesome. I was expecting it to be much more crowded since they were just on tv, but I got the impression we were the biggest crowd they've played for. They were very humble and thanked the crowd at least a few times. After the show someone spotted one of the main guys and he hopped a fence to come meet us and take pictures. I know I found out about Jungle on Inforoo, so.. whoever is responsible for that, thank you.
Just got back from Jungle. Great show. They don't have the most material so it wasn't very long, but they sounded awesome. I was expecting it to be much more crowded since they were just on tv, but I got the impression we were the biggest crowd they've played for. They were very humble and thanked the crowd at least a few times. After the show someone spotted one of the main guys and he hopped a fence to come meet us and take pictures. I know I found out about Jungle on Inforoo, so.. whoever is responsible for that, thank you.
I was there last night as well. I thought they sounded quite good live. Their tracks are so smooth to dance too. Can't wait to see them again after the album comes out.
Bonnaroo 2015 Thursday night tent sounds good to me.
Post by blueslikehail on Jun 21, 2014 13:11:14 GMT -5
I saw Beck here in Cbus last night. It was the second time I'd seen him - the first being at Roo 2006. It was a great show - he and the band had a lot of energy and really seemed to be enjoying themselves. They danced around stage with each other and were having too much fun sometimes and missed a note or line in a song, but the end result was great. I was a little worried at first - he started with Devil's Haircut, one of my favorite songs, but it sounded like a mess. They recovered well, the only other misstep being The New Pollution. So basically the Odelay songs that relied heavily on backing tracks seemed to be the problem. Many highlights though: Novocaine, The Golden Age, Loser, working Billie Jean into Sissyneck, Sexx Laws, and an encore of Debra and Where It's At - with Sean Lennon from the opening band on cowbell. The large diverse crowd was very into the show so it made for a great time. A fun way to return to live music after having the post-Roo blues this week. If Beck comes your way I would recommend checking it out.
I'm going to Cut/Copy on Friday in Indianapolis, anyone know how they performed at Roo? I saw on setlist.fm they had a shorter set at Bonnaroo than their shows after so I'm excited that I'll get to hear more. I posted this in Upcoming Shows too because I wasn't actually sure which thread would be better.
We are going to see Blackberry Smoke in Winston-Salem NC June 27 for a CD and DVD release party. I didn't get enough BBS at bonnaroo. An hour was just an appetizer.
Spoon - great as always Sleigh Bells - loud as always St Vincent - had no idea she was such a badass on the guitar. I am in love.
Unfortunately, even though we got in line over an hour in advance, and had wristbands, we could not get into the bar for Future Islands' show. Line was HUGE. After the weekend was over, I read a bunch of reviews saying it was the best show of the weekend Maybe we should have left Spoon sooner, but I just love Spoon so much.
Post by Billadelphia on Jun 26, 2014 8:49:28 GMT -5
Vacationer was glorious last night. So much positive energy (The Vibes!!1!). All the tracks come through great live. New material was exceptional, especially tracks like Paradise Waiting and In The Grass
Swans fucking slayed last night. They played an exhausting, yet simultaneously uplifting 2 hour set. The show was sold out, and the crowd was definitely into it.
Jesus, was this show loud. I wore my earplugs, I can't even begin to imagine the ringing in people's ears this morning that didn't. I'd take my earplugs out every now and then listen, couldn't do it for more then a minute at a time. It was almost like you could feel the guitar feedback punch you in the head. I've had that experience with bass before, but never something so high in frequency. There was definitely some permanent hearing damage done to some last night!
At one point, a few people tried starting a mosh pit. Michael Gira was having none of it. He stepped to the edge of the stage, spit on the offenders to get their attention, then waved his finger and shook his head. It took him a few times to get them to stop. Later on, one dude just started going crazy in the crowd, security quickly grabbed him and threw him out, much to his dismay.
Gira was an animated conductor on stage, guiding the band threw the marathon songs. For the first half of the set, he mainly just spoke in mumbled Elvis like "Thank you's".
By the time the set ended, some had succumbed to the assault and accepted defeat. However, for the everyone that was left, they gave one of the best applause/ovations I've seen for a crowd that size in a while. Gira and the whole band stood on stage and let the waves of love and appreciation wash over them. It was the guitarist, Norman's, birthday, so the crowd sang him happy birthday.
Gira said thank you one last time and said he'd see us at the merch booth. Really surprised to see him so involved with the fans and actually coming out after the set to sign/sell merch.
Amazing show, but infinitely glad I brought my earplugs!
Swans fucking slayed last night. They played an exhausting, yet simultaneously uplifting 2 hour set. The show was sold out, and the crowd was definitely into it.
Jesus, was this show loud. I wore my earplugs, I can't even begin to imagine the ringing in people's ears this morning that didn't. I'd take my earplugs out every now and then listen, couldn't do it for more then a minute at a time. It was almost like you could feel the guitar feedback punch you in the head. I've had that experience with bass before, but never something so high in frequency. There was definitely some permanent hearing damage done to some last night!
At one point, a few people tried starting a mosh pit. Michael Gira was having none of it. He stepped to the edge of the stage, spit on the offenders to get their attention, then waved his finger and shook his head. It took him a few times to get them to stop. Later on, one dude just started going crazy in the crowd, security quickly grabbed him and threw him out, much to his dismay.
Gira was an animated conductor on stage, guiding the band threw the marathon songs. For the first half of the set, he mainly just spoke in mumbled Elvis like "Thank you's".
By the time the set ended, some had succumbed to the assault and accepted defeat. However, for the everyone that was left, they gave one of the best applause/ovations I've seen for a crowd that size in a while. Gira and the whole band stood on stage and let the waves of love and appreciation wash over them. It was the guitarist, Norman's, birthday, so the crowd sang him happy birthday.
Gira said thank you one last time and said he'd see us at the merch booth. Really surprised to see him so involved with the fans and actually coming out after the set to sign/sell merch.
Amazing show, but infinitely glad I brought my earplugs!
Ok, now I have to go to Nashville on Monday to see them. Even though I really shouldn't.