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In the past few weeks I've seen Raveonettes, The Black Angels, Phosphorescent and Alberta Cross. Great shows, all! I have The Pixies, Dan Auerbach, Steely Dan and possibly Sid & Susie (Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs) coming up. Considering Art Brut, too.
Post by questionablesanity on Nov 3, 2009 7:35:01 GMT -5
I saw the Swell Season last night. My brother got me free tix. They are amazingly talented, but it's in a seated theatre. Mellow music + seated theatre puts me to sleep. I didn't fall asleep this time but I have when I saw Neko Case. I made sure not to imbide to much alcohol before the show or I would have been out.
The new material is pretty good. Glen and Marketa came out first and literally sat down on the stage to play the first song. They had a set behind them, be it very small and looked cheesy at first. But then they started to light it and it turned out to be impressive. This was the second show of the tour and they made very few mistakes. The sound was spot on, but it always is at Clowe's Hall. My brother said they sound checked for 3 hours. (my bro books the acts there)
They played everything from their catalogue, only a few from the Once soundtrack. The violinist played a 300 year old Gaelic love song solo with loops, which was beautiful. Glen covered a Van Morrison tune and played his acoustic louder than I thought possible. They also played REM's "the one I love" with the opener who was also an Irishman with an amazing voice. I don't think that I'd pay to see them again, but it was a pretty decent show.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
Post by questionablesanity on Nov 3, 2009 8:57:51 GMT -5
Oh I almost forgot. Glen, who is quite a story teller, told a tale of when he was in Chicago. He was in an elevator and in walked an amazing woman. He said she was about 70 years old andhe noticed her coat. He gave her a compliment on it. She sad that she bought that coat to restart her life. She said that her son died in the twin towers. He had actually lost his job the day before but went in to clean out his office and never came back. She said that she moped around for two years, sitting in her underwear, eating cereal because her world had been rocked by losing her son. Until she saw this coat and that coat made her restart her life. She was so happy that he noticed her coat, as was he. He then dedicated the next song to Lois and performed it busker style with no mic and no amp. He filled the theatre with sound. It was one of those crying at Bonnaroo moments. Quite powerful.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
I saw Bob Dylan last night. Second row seats. The band was pure magic. Charlie Sexton on lead guitar blew the roof off the IU Auditorium. I've seen Dylan three times and this was BY FAR the best show.
He danced! He smiled! He told a joke!
SET LIST Watching The River Flow The Man In Me Beyond Here Lies Nothin' It's All Over Now, Baby Blue It's All Good If You Ever Go To Houston The Levee's Gonna Break This Dream Of You Cold Irons Bound Tryin' To Get To Heaven Highway 61 Revisited A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall Thunder On The Mountain Ballad Of A Thin Man Like A Rolling Stone Jolene All Along The Watchtower
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
^^Glad to hear that it was a good show. I bet second row seats didn't hurt. My friends said that sound wasn't very good but that the band was smoking.
I'm not trying to gush or anything, but I wasn't just in 2nd row seats. I was in chairs pushed up against the stage. It was crazy close. As for the sound? My ears were ringing! The slide guitar and dobro were outstanding. The bass player switched from upright to standard, and Dylan went back and forth between guitar, harmonica, and organ. It was fantastic. I'm still stoked.
Post by nodepression on Nov 3, 2009 14:41:53 GMT -5
Saw Monsters of Folk last night. Front row, Massey Hall, completely outstanding performance. I took the opportunity of being close to really watch the band and see the little stuff I miss from farther back when sometimes I watch the crowd more than the band. I was on the Bright Eyes side (Mike Mogis and Conor were 10-15 ft away) and while I'm a bigger fan of Jim James collective works, and he was the best part of last night, Conor's energy was tangible. Maybe it was because I was close, but this guy is one of music's best artists. He still had his frog in the throat vocals going, and the audience hung on every syllable. When he would finish off one of his great lines with the spotlight on him(for example he changed up one of the lines off Soul Singer, "I was a hopeless romantic, now I'm just sucking dick,") you could see him spit out as he finished. I kept thinking of a young Dylan, and this must of been what seeing him was like. I'm pretty sure it's on the side of hyperbole, but he was that dynamic.
Jim James was, as always, a breath of fresh air. The man's voice is a gift, and when he lets out one of those trademark ah's that go on forever you forget whatever's on your mind and sit in awe. Strangely enough the crowd was least familiar with him it seemed. Judging by the claps when people recognized the song. I was one of the only people clapping when the first strums of "I Will Be There When You Die" rang out through the hall. But that song also got the most claps at the end, so that shows you how he can win over a crowd. Sidenote: from where I was sitting the light on side stage was blocked by James' head creating a halo around him, which I thought was just about right.
The Monsters of Folk stuff came over great live. It reminded me how I didn't like Evil Urges that much when it came out, but once I saw it live I did a 180. Dear God was quite possibly the best sounding song I heard all year, and the more raucous songs were really great. When they played these, Ward, Oberst, and James all pulled their guitars real close. A fitting moment for all those who think they didn't really come together as a band.
All in all they played about 2 hours and 15 minutes and I only looked at my watch once to make sure they had more time. Great concert, great crowd, and exceeded my high expectations.
Post by questionablesanity on Nov 3, 2009 16:03:13 GMT -5
Thats the sign of a good show, when I don't look at my watch. I've seen over a hundred "big artists" and the only show that I can recall not looking at my watch was Michael Franti.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
I saw the Swell Season last night. My brother got me free tix. They are amazingly talented, but it's in a seated theatre. Mellow music + seated theatre puts me to sleep. I didn't fall asleep this time but I have when I saw Neko Case. I made sure not to imbide to much alcohol before the show or I would have been out.
The new material is pretty good. Glen and Marketa came out first and literally sat down on the stage to play the first song. They had a set behind them, be it very small and looked cheesy at first. But then they started to light it and it turned out to be impressive. This was the second show of the tour and they made very few mistakes. The sound was spot on, but it always is at Clowe's Hall. My brother said they sound checked for 3 hours. (my bro books the acts there)
They played everything from their catalogue, only a few from the Once soundtrack. The violinist played a 300 year old Gaelic love song solo with loops, which was beautiful. Glen covered a Van Morrison tune and played his acoustic louder than I thought possible. They also played REM's "the one I love" with the opener who was also an Irishman with an amazing voice. I don't think that I'd pay to see them again, but it was a pretty decent show.
I've been on the fence about ordering tickets. Thanks. I'm gonna go do that now.
Anyone who knows me knows there's no bigger Jim James fan! I simply cannot get in to MoF...at all. The first time I heard "Dear God" I literally started laughing and had to turn it off. I still can't listen to it in its entirety. A handful of the songs are okay, but I am just not feeling this group at all.
In the past few weeks I've seen Raveonettes, The Black Angels, Phosphorescent and Alberta Cross. Great shows, all! I have The Pixies, Dan Auerbach, Steely Dan and possibly Sid & Susie (Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs) coming up. Considering Art Brut, too.
In the past few weeks I've seen Raveonettes, The Black Angels, Phosphorescent and Alberta Cross. Great shows, all! I have The Pixies, Dan Auerbach, Steely Dan and possibly Sid & Susie (Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs) coming up. Considering Art Brut, too.
I want to come live with you and go to shows .
Me too! I'm still packed from Voodoo. I could leave tomorrow and pick up Jess on the way. ;D
Post by candyflippedaround on Nov 4, 2009 20:27:39 GMT -5
got a three day mindfuck courtesy of the disco biscuits, then saw Yonder the day after. very strange transition, fun show though. felt so fucking cleeeaaan being @ a bluegrass show after three days of biscuits and the decadence that is included.
saw sts9 for the first time @ the hob in boston a few weeks later and had a great time. not as good as biscuits shows imo but very fun regardless.
Saw Monsters of Folk last night. Front row, Massey Hall, completely outstanding performance. I took the opportunity of being close to really watch the band and see the little stuff I miss from farther back when sometimes I watch the crowd more than the band. I was on the Bright Eyes side (Mike Mogis and Conor were 10-15 ft away) and while I'm a bigger fan of Jim James collective works, and he was the best part of last night, Conor's energy was tangible. Maybe it was because I was close, but this guy is one of music's best artists. He still had his frog in the throat vocals going, and the audience hung on every syllable. When he would finish off one of his great lines with the spotlight on him(for example he changed up one of the lines off Soul Singer, "I was a hopeless romantic, now I'm just sucking dick,") you could see him spit out as he finished. I kept thinking of a young Dylan, and this must of been what seeing him was like. I'm pretty sure it's on the side of hyperbole, but he was that dynamic.
Jim James was, as always, a breath of fresh air. The man's voice is a gift, and when he lets out one of those trademark ah's that go on forever you forget whatever's on your mind and sit in awe. Strangely enough the crowd was least familiar with him it seemed. Judging by the claps when people recognized the song. I was one of the only people clapping when the first strums of "I Will Be There When You Die" rang out through the hall. But that song also got the most claps at the end, so that shows you how he can win over a crowd. Sidenote: from where I was sitting the light on side stage was blocked by James' head creating a halo around him, which I thought was just about right.
The Monsters of Folk stuff came over great live. It reminded me how I didn't like Evil Urges that much when it came out, but once I saw it live I did a 180. Dear God was quite possibly the best sounding song I heard all year, and the more raucous songs were really great. When they played these, Ward, Oberst, and James all pulled their guitars real close. A fitting moment for all those who think they didn't really come together as a band.
All in all they played about 2 hours and 15 minutes and I only looked at my watch once to make sure they had more time. Great concert, great crowd, and exceeded my high expectations.
I was front row on that side as well (for the San Diego show, of course) and can attest to the energy radiating from mr oberest, and the spit too. Also, the guys just looked like they were outright having a fucking blast! I LOVE seeing musicians loving what they do to the fullest, cause man....why NOT??
I was also really impressed with the pure musical talent of everyone, switching off instruments after each song and playing everything flawlessly.
One of my favorite parts was a girl yelling down from the balcony to Jim "I love your beard" and he didn't miss a beat and yelled back "I love YOUR beard!"
So we got there, and the tickets I had gotten were in the last row at TPAC. Instantly this guy walks up an tells us there is a promotion and we will get bumped to floor tickets, we walk downstairs and are put 15 rows back dead center. Cohen was wonderful, literally he played every song I wanted to hear, and came out for 5 encores. Just a great night all the way around.
So we got there, and the tickets I had gotten were in the last row at TPAC. Instantly this guy walks up an tells us there is a promotion and we will get bumped to floor tickets, we walk downstairs and are put 15 rows back dead center. Cohen was wonderful, literally he played every song I wanted to hear, and came out for 5 encores. Just a great night all the way around.
So we got there, and the tickets I had gotten were in the last row at TPAC. Instantly this guy walks up an tells us there is a promotion and we will get bumped to floor tickets, we walk downstairs and are put 15 rows back dead center. Cohen was wonderful, literally he played every song I wanted to hear, and came out for 5 encores. Just a great night all the way around.
I really hope I'm as spry as Cohen when I'm his age. He really is something to watch.
So we got there, and the tickets I had gotten were in the last row at TPAC. Instantly this guy walks up an tells us there is a promotion and we will get bumped to floor tickets, we walk downstairs and are put 15 rows back dead center. Cohen was wonderful, literally he played every song I wanted to hear, and came out for 5 encores. Just a great night all the way around.
I really hope I'm as spry as Cohen when I'm his age. He really is something to watch.
Were you there? Watching him dance on and off the stage during the encores was awesome.
Post by nodepression on Nov 6, 2009 11:04:20 GMT -5
Nope I saw him in Hamilton in May. Paid a bunch to get tickets but well worth it because you never know when you get to see him again. Pretty much a flawless set.
^Jeez nvm I am still asleep I thought you were someone else for a minute. I actually didn't pay very much myself, but I am darned glad I got to see him.
So we got there, and the tickets I had gotten were in the last row at TPAC. Instantly this guy walks up an tells us there is a promotion and we will get bumped to floor tickets, we walk downstairs and are put 15 rows back dead center. Cohen was wonderful, literally he played every song I wanted to hear, and came out for 5 encores. Just a great night all the way around.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good
It's been a few days and I'm still in awe of The United Palace. Such an amazing venue. I talked some people that saw Sigor Ros there at some point and I got a little jealous. I'm not a huge Sigor Ros fan by anymeans ... but that may have been the perfect venue to see them in.
Monsters of Folk was one of the best shows I have seen all year. But what was better was my wife comming face to face with Mr. Bill Murray. Yeah. That Bill Murray. Nice to know he has such good taste.
Now to get my ticket for tomorrow here.
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Anybody going to any of the Keller solo shows this week in Cali? I think I'm gonna try to hit the Ventura Theatre Wednesday, then Anaheim House of Blues Thurs.
Did not get to see the show, but these guys opened for Mute Math this weekend. They were at the tablet next to me at Panera Bread a few minutes ago. They said they were playing Coachella and I told them to come to Bonnaroo. They said they were trying.
Anybody going to any of the Keller solo shows this week in Cali? I think I'm gonna try to hit the Ventura Theatre Wednesday, then Anaheim House of Blues Thurs.
I was very disappointed when I saw him last month in Indy. I was really disappointed in the crowd. It was worse than a DMB show. Frat boys everywhere.
A Thieve's Parade 2/24 Conspirator 2/26 Kevin Smith 3/11 Keller 3/17 Papadosio 3/18 JJ Grey 3/25 Bela Fleck/Edgar Meyer 3/26 Toubab Krewe 3/27 O'Death 4/11 Budos Band 4/22 EOTO 4/28 Summer Camp 5/6-29 All Good