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Olivia Rodrigo tonight

mister d wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:37 pm Cannot believe you put it in this thread.

Because Jersey?

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:54 pm Olivia Rodrigo tonight

Her Austin City Limits appearance was great, so, please share your thoughts at your convenience.

DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:52 am

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:54 pm Olivia Rodrigo tonight

Her Austin City Limits appearance was great, so, please share your thoughts at your convenience.

Our seats were awful. Near the top rows of Kia Center (where the Magic play), almost directly to the side of the stage, and the speakers were definitely not pointed in our direction. You know the sort of U shaped seating configuration in basketball/hockey arenas? We were very near the end of the letter U, so hearing her wasn't as great for us as it was for everyone else. I pretty quickly readjusted my expectations to just try to enjoy what we could from such bad seats. She performed from 8:30-10 p.m. playing all or nearly all of the songs from her two albums. The 10 p.m. end time was nice for those of us who had to drive back to Tampa, and also for all of the families with young kids. I'd say 80-90% of the people in our section were wearing purple (one of the main colors of this album/tour), and a solid 50% or so sang along to nearly every line of every song. It was great to be around people who were so into it, (including my kid and his friends), and it wasn't like the crowd singing was the reason we couldn't really hear Olivia. I had the aisle seat, and about halfway through the show three different girls that couldn't have been more than 9 years old made their way to the aisle for more freedom to move/sing/dance, and it was really cute to see them sing along with everything.

May do a vip Isbell thing at rupp arena this fall.

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2024 12:08 pm Hosted a "living room" show (at my office conference room) for my favorite artist of all time, Eric Bachmann, on Saturday. Go ahead and meet your heroes, if they happen to be Eric, because he's such a good dude.

Bachmann just released a recording from a "living room" show set he did in a cave in Colorado a few years back. It's very good and very similar to what my experience was hosting him back in January.

https://open.spotify.com/album/7enqED0O ... Hc0oPJcnuw

"Live at this generic Florida office park"

A_B wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:35 pm May do a vip Isbell thing at rupp arena this fall.

I think we might try to see him when he hits Wolf Trap.

mister d wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 2:13 pm "Live at this generic Florida office park"

Just doesn't have the same appeal to it.

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 2:44 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 2:13 pm "Live at this generic Florida office park"

Just doesn't have the same appeal to it.

"Live from a divorce attorney's conference room", now THAT will move some vinyl.

bfj wrote: ↑Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:58 am My buddy from way back when loves the band the Disco Biscuits. He goes to tons of their shows. Took bass lessons from their bassist online during COVID, tutors the guy's daughter in math, etc. He was given a Golden Ticket by the band for a +1 to any show they play forever. I've seen them once and had a great time. They are playing at the Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD in a few weeks and he's booked us a VIP package of seats (mostly a GA standing room venue), backstage access, soundcheck and early access for both shows. To be fair, my friend and I could go to the ballet and I'd still be just as excited, but these dates in March are circled for me. I miss this guy and I'm excited to see him. And I need to go see some live music.

Well that was a LOT of fun. Not sure I have another show in me tonight, but WTF. This band never slows down. You aren't getting ballads from these guys. The amount of energy they put out is incredible. Sat on the rail last night and will be doing the VIP/soundcheck/meet and greet tonight. Lots of fun.

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 2:14 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:35 pm May do a vip Isbell thing at rupp arena this fall.

I think we might try to see him when he hits Wolf Trap.

We sprung for the VIP package. Exclusive bar and restrooms. whores de vores all night. good seats, too.

"The Most Exclusive Place to Shit in All of Lexington"

A_B wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:17 pm

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 2:14 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:35 pm May do a vip Isbell thing at rupp arena this fall.

I think we might try to see him when he hits Wolf Trap.

We sprung for the VIP package. Exclusive bar and restrooms. whores de vores all night. good seats, too.

That's awesome!

A_B wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:17 pm

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 2:14 pm

A_B wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:35 pm May do a vip Isbell thing at rupp arena this fall.

I think we might try to see him when he hits Wolf Trap.

We sprung for the VIP package. Exclusive bar and restrooms. whores de vores all night. good seats, too.

Damn. That's one hell of a package.

Nickelback tonight baby.

Giff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:47 pm Nickelback tonight baby.

This is where you remind us of who you really are.

They were actually pretty awesome tbh.

You could sense we got too close with both of us disliking "Let You Down" and veered away as hard as possible, huh?

mister d wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:07 am You could sense we got too close with both of us disliking "Let You Down" and veered away as hard as possible, huh?

I'm sure a lot of it had to do with the crowd, but it was way more enjoyable than I imagined it would be.

Ha! You'd be surprised at the diversity of the crowd last night. Mexicans love them some Nickelback.

Giff wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:48 am Ha! You'd be surprised at the diversity of the crowd last night. Mexicans love them some Nickelback.

When you’ve got a Canadian band loved by Mexicans playing for a fairly conservative crowd of rodeo fans in Texas you’ve got the makings of a true North American juggernaut.

That’s why they gave the three of us the 2026 World Cup.

Missed opportunity for "every time I do it makes me laugh".

He also won me over by talking about how he won betting on the Rockets the night before and for making fun of himself with the Graph meme.

Adrian Belew to play King Crimson shows centered around Discipline, Beat, & Three of a Perfect Pair LPs with Tony Levin, Danny Carey & Steve Vai.

Apparently the first date is Sept 17 in San Diego. Rumors it will be a substantial tour.

GIMME

I don't know how I feel (like anywhere from 1 to 10) about Okkervil River + The Antlers tour, but its just Sheff and Silberman. Like I know they were the clear drivers of both bands, but it seems kinda shitty to just take it all back post-peak?

EnochRoot wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:52 pm Adrian Belew to play King Crimson shows centered around Discipline, Beat, & Three of a Perfect Pair LPs with Tony Levin, Danny Carey & Steve Vai.

Apparently the first date is Sept 17 in San Diego. Rumors it will be a substantial tour.

GIMME

Adrien Belew is FANTASTIC to see live. Saw him play with David Bowie back in the early 90's, and it was amazing.

I'll definitely be there if he comes to Seattle...

Why is Father John Misty touring as support for Kacey Musgraves?

mister d wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 3:21 pm Why is Father John Misty touring as support for Kacey Musgraves?

Making money is good?

He'd probably make money opening for Drake too, but I mean more like how does that connection even happen?

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:44 pm

EnochRoot wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:52 pm Adrian Belew to play King Crimson shows centered around Discipline, Beat, & Three of a Perfect Pair LPs with Tony Levin, Danny Carey & Steve Vai.

Apparently the first date is Sept 17 in San Diego. Rumors it will be a substantial tour.

GIMME

Adrien Belew is FANTASTIC to see live. Saw him play with David Bowie back in the early 90's, and it was amazing.

I'll definitely be there if he comes to Seattle...

Looks like the closest P-NW show is in Colorado.

9/12 – San Jose, CA @ San Jose Civic
9/13 – Napa, CA @ Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions at Meritage Resort
9/14 – Los Angeles, CA @ The United Theater on Broadway
9/15 – Anaheim, CA @ City National Grove of Anaheim
9/17 – San Diego, CA @ Humphrey’s Concerts
9/18 – Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
9/20 – Austin, TX @ The Paramount Theatre
9/21 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Centre
9/22 – Dallas, TX @ Majestic Theatre
9/24 – Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern
9/26 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ The Parker
9/27 – Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
9/28 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
9/29 – Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall
10/1 – Charlotte, NC @ Knight Theater
10/2 – Durham, NC @ Carolina Theatre of Durham / Fletcher Hall
10/4 – Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre
10/5 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
10/6 – Glenside, PA @ Keswick Theatre
10/8 – Richmond, VA @ Carpenter Theater in Dominion Energy Center
10/9 – Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Center
10/11 – Boston, MA @ Shubert Theatre
10/12 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
10/14 – Halifax, NS @ Rebecca Cohen Auditorium
10/15 – Moncton, NB @ Casino New Brunswick
10/17 – Montreal, QC @ Theatre Maisonneuve
10/18 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
10/19 – Rochester, NY @ Kodak Center
10/21 – Albany, NY @ The Egg
10/22 – Greensburg, PA @ Palace Theatre
10/23 – Reading, PA @ Santander Performing Arts Center
10/25 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre
10/26 – Cincinnati, OH @ Taft Theatre
10/27 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
10/28 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
10/30 – Indianapolis, IN @ Murat Theatre
11/1 – Chicago, IL @ Copernicus Center
11/2 – Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theatre
11/3 – Madison, WI @ Orpheum Theater
11/4 – Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre
11/6 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre
11/8 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Theater at Virgin Hotels

mister d wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 4:15 pm He'd probably make money opening for Drake too, but I mean more like how does that connection even happen?

He and Isbell had a co-headlining tour. But also I’m not aware of a song of his where he mentions Kacey Musgraves.

FWIW, Napa is a lot closer to Seattle than is Denver.

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:44 pm

EnochRoot wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:52 pm Adrian Belew to play King Crimson shows centered around Discipline, Beat, & Three of a Perfect Pair LPs with Tony Levin, Danny Carey & Steve Vai.

Apparently the first date is Sept 17 in San Diego. Rumors it will be a substantial tour.

GIMME

Adrien Belew is FANTASTIC to see live. Saw him play with David Bowie back in the early 90's, and it was amazing.

I'll definitely be there if he comes to Seattle...

Looking at 10/4 in DC. Spend Rosh Hashanah listening to good music.

Evidently Phish blew some minds at The Sphere this weekend.

https://v.redd.it/z6jcj5d6x1wc1

Seasoned psychonauts know to put the phone away.

Headed to DFW Saturday with one of my oldest friends to catch Vandoliers and Sam Morrow at some free concert series they put on in Arlington during the summer. Bringing home my wife’s favorite meal ever (fried chicken from Babe’s Chicken Dinner) for a Mother’s Day dinner. It was her idea for me to go since I had passed on going to a different show last month, and it was my idea for the dinner, so basically I won points while getting to take a road trip to see a concert during this weekend of all weekends. I’m better than OK!