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Saw them at Terminal 5 Sunday night, holy crap!!! Wolfmother now officially carries the Rockin'Hood award for PURE BADASS ROCKIN' OUT... Andrew Stockdale is a Rock God and Superfly absolutely needs to invite these guys back'round for a triumphant return to the Farm in 2010
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
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 nodepression on Nov 23, 2009 10:43:10 GMT -5
Bruce Springsteen last night.
For once I didn't have to go to Toronto to see a big show, Bruce came to us. A short subway ride down right to the arena and I was in line. Footnote, I was one of about fifty people under 40 at this show. The show started at 8:22, Bruce did not leave the stage until about 11:50. Heard the entire Greetings From Asbury Park album (one of my favorites, about tied with Darkness and Nebraska) and Santa Claus is Coming to Town (I wonder if anybody else there saw it at Bonnaroo) among many others. 34 songs were played in all, which is ludicrous, but he has so much material he could have played for another hour and half easy, I'm pretty sure he would have had the energy too.
Setlist Wrecking Ball (with Curt Ramm) The Ties That Bind Hungry Heart Working on a Dream Blinded By the Light Growin' Up Mary Queen of Arkansas Doe This Bus Stop at 8nd Street? Lost in the Flood The Angel For You Spirit in the Night It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City Waitin' on a Sunny Day The Promised Land Restless Nights Surprise, Surprise Green Onions Merry Christmas Baby (with Curt Ramm) Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (with Curt Ramm) (I Don't Want to) Hang Up My Rock and Roll Shoes Boom Boom My Love Will Not Let You Down Long Walk Home The Rising Born to Run Tenth Avenue Freeze-out (with Curt Ramm) * * * I'll Work For Your Love Thunder Road American Land (with Curt Ramm) Dancing in the Dark Rosalita (with Curt Ramm) Higher and Higher (with Curt Ramm) Rockin' All Over the World
Post by avocadolady on Nov 23, 2009 16:23:15 GMT -5
11.21: Elvis Perkins was pretty good. I feel like they're really adept at creating "moments" in a show (starting the show with the brass band in the balcony, drummer going nuts dancing around with the bass drum on "Doomsday") but their shows always seem to drag a little bit in the middle.
AA Bondy put on a beautifully heartfelt performance, and the Dearland horns were a nicely chaotic accompaniment on one of his last numbers ("To The Morning"? I don't remember).
Post by questionablesanity on Nov 23, 2009 16:32:03 GMT -5
I saw Harper Simon the other night at a new venue in town. Yes, he is Paul Simon's son. I only went because Money Mark was supposed to be playing keyboards for him. So I sat through a local band, some stupid IU freshman tried to interview me (she needs a lot of work), and then somehow managed to sit through two songs of Harper's set. His band was pretty good but he can't sing to save his life. We left way early.
Of note, the most entertaining time of the whole night was when Harper came up and introduced himself to the "reporter". They sat down behind us for their "interview". She barely asked any questions. He almost interviewed her. I seriously doubt she got much for her article. I think he was just trying to get laid.
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
"Now, let me get the negative out of the way, because I have some things to say;
This was an obviously mishandled show, by the venue. I arrived a little late (like 8:30) and there was already a sense of negativity. The will call situation wasn't handled well, to my knowledge, and people were angry before the show even started, I even heard someone saying "I can understand why Puppy almost canceled this show... this is fucking bullshit." I heard more of it, too...
Which brings me to my other complaint; while 95% of the audience was great and chill and just wanted to see this awesome band, that other 5%... man. Some of the biggest assholes I've ever had the misfortune of being around at ANY concert I've ever been to. I understand that when you buy a Skinny Puppy ticket, you should be ready for some intense crowd action, which I was... but some of it was totally uncalled for. Some people that were either tripping nuts or drunk would keep pushing with the vocal intention of pissing people off so they'd leave and they could get their spots. I was next to such a couple. People all around were trying to mosh, and noone else wanted anything of it, and it just made for a bad mix. I saw punches of anger thrown, people being just outright rude, trying to get where they want to be in relation to the stage... some of the audience really made me disappointed.
Now to the good;
The show itself was amazing, Puppy was on, and it was my first time seeing them. I know for sure I'll not miss them again.
The people I was hanging with during the show were AWESOME. This chick next to me from Knoxville, in particular, was a blast to be around and chat with. Allot of you guys were really cool and down to Earth as well, you more than made up for the assholes that were there. Thank you!
The setlist was amazing. Highlights for me were Dogshit, Assimilate, Politikil, Ugli, and Morpheus Laughing (the energy from the crowd during this one was unreal). Though the technical aspect was condensed, I believe the band performed to near perfection. I didn't hear one person complain about the show itself, at all.
The day was an adventure for me; after the cancellation of Charlotte, I made the last minute decision to make it to this thing. I decided to leave Columbia around 3 in the afternoon, and right outside of Aiken, my front passenger tire blew out... and I don't have a spare! So, I called AAA, got my car towed to the nearest Walmart, and got a new tire... that took 2 hours out of my trip, so I got back on the road as soon as possible. I was worried about my time, but I got there at 8:30, and got placed in a line and lucked out, as I was among the first let into the level where Puppy actually played... so, I got a GREAT spot, up front and to stage left. Great point of view, was up close and everything.
Overall, I'm sure this will go down as one of my most memorable concert experiences... the show was without question the most insane thing I'd ever been a part of like that.
One of my top 3 concerts of the year, without question.
Post by theshining on Nov 28, 2009 14:17:28 GMT -5
Saw Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros the other night and they were not great by any means.
The antics of the two singers were quite stagey and annoying and the rest of the band were not decipherable. I felt like in a different setting or larger venue the sound might come off a little better. Should these guys (and the buzz around them suggests this to be the case) pop up at Roo I would take a pass.
Their openers, Fool's Gold, which I believe consisted mostly of Edward Sharpe band members were stellar. Very jammy, world music (think Paul Simon style) vibe and very tight musically.
saw puscifer last night in houston, and omg, it was freakin incredible. the venue sucked in the sense that they would not allow drinks into the music area. since the lines were so long for drinks, we decided to buy two a piece so we wouldnt have to get up during the show. however, when we were about to enter the music area we were told drinks were not allowed inside. when we finally entered, there was some comedian doing standup, and this guy was one of the raunchiest, most hilarious guys i have ever heard. now, for puscifer. we walked in during the middle of the first song (still not familiar with title tracks), and it was all country version. Maynard and co. were all dressed hillbilly. it reminded me of the skits "horse apples" from mr show. while i recognized most of the songs, they just werent the same in hillbilly format. every now and again, the stage would go black, and your attention went towards a screen where short skits were played. it was all very "horse apples" oriented, and even some of the characters in the skits were from mr show. finally, the stage went black again, however, one could tell that work on the stage was being done. when the lights came back on, the infamous tv screens that maynard sings into were on stage, and all the hillbilly attire was now gone, and a more professional looking maynard took the stage (dressed in a black suit with a bright red tie and aviator-type sunglasses). this is where the music completely changed. no more hillbilly versions of songs, but the actual songs themselves. the first song was polar bear, and it was just fantastic. i was disappointed in the fact that during the song the mission, the female backup was not milla jovovich, but someone else. now this other female singer had an amazing voice, but i think it would have been better done by milla. the final song was probably one of the most spectacular songs i have seen live. the humbling river is such a hauntingly good song, and when i first heard it, i got shivers all over. it was the perfect way to end the show. all in all, the show was freakin awesome. to date, it is the most expensive show i have been to, but it was worth every penny. while i love tool and a perfect circle, what i love more about puscifer is that it is not tool or a perfect circle. this show is definately not for everyone. ive even heard die maynard fans not approve. however, if one can give it a chance, i can almost promise a show not to be forgotten.
Ben Gibbard & Jay Farrar performing Big Sur . Truly awesome. The 930 Club is still my favorite venue.
Agreed, that was one of my favorite shows this year! They just added some more dates, too.
edit: And I just found out that Hacienda (aka four members of Dan Auerbach and the Fast Five) are opening for Alberta Cross on their upcoming tour. So excited!
Post by questionablesanity on Dec 6, 2009 11:50:00 GMT -5
I saw the David Rawlings Machine last night in Bloomington, IN at the Bluebird. First off, the place was packed. These guys really have a following. The age of the crowd was the most diverse i have ever seen at a show. For those who don't know, the Machine consists of guitarist/producer David Rawlings, Gillian Welch, and from OCMS Willie Watson on guitar, Morgan Jahnig on upright bass, and Ketch Secor on fiddle and harmonica. All of these guys and gal can harmonize like no other. I am not familiar with Dave's material but they played a couple of OCMS songs, some new Gillian Welch stuff, and a ton of covers.The second song they played was a new one that they had never played and you could tell that Dave sprung on them onstage because Willie was teaching the chords to Gillian as they went. The song then transitioned into "Candyman" by the Dead which made the crowd crazy. David showcased his guitar skills all night. He plays so smooth, it's amazing. The show lasted about 90 minutes plus a couple song encore. They also covered Ryan Adams' "To be Yours" off of Heartbreaker that Dave produced, Neil Young's Cortez the Killer, and The Band's The Weight which was cool as hell with Ketch Secor's bass voice harmonizing. The show was over at that point but the crowd wouldn't leave and the applause was deafening so Dave said,"That's officially the end of the show, I won't be offended if you guys split, but I'm gonna play some Neil Young tunes. He then played 3 more songs of which I think I have heard but I couldn't tell you the names. The crowd was still wanting more but he said that they couldn't stay any longer because they had to drive to Chicago that night. That was def in my top ten shows of the year and I've seen a lot of shows this year. It's quite a spectacle. The only annoying part of the show was a lady with a really nice camera who shot probably 100 pics w/ her flash on. She obviously didn't know how to use it. Catch these guys if they come near you. It's well worth the $25.
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
Saw Unknown Hinson last night at the White Mule here in town, for my birthday celebration. Show was awesome, I'll elaborate more when I'm less hung over.
clutch- dec. 27- charlotte (playing all of their self-titled 1995 album) john mayer- feb. 8-charleston (surprise, early valentines present for my wife, giving it to her on christmas) alice in chains- feb. 26- atlanta muse-feb. 27- atlanta eric clapton/roger daltrey- mar.9- atlanta (wanted to but i don't think i will be able to get tickets) experience hendrix- mar.27 -atlanta norah jones- may 15- atlanta lilith fair- ?- atlanta
also hoping to see next year: them crooked vultures pearl jam flaming lips (playing all of soft bulletin in the fall according to kliph) radiohead st. vincent (headlining) yeah yeah yeahs as tall as lions portugal the man
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