Re: The Live Music thread...
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 12:30 pm
Yeah, I'm perfectly happy to see Spoon but if I score free tickets for The National, I'll probably go see them instead.
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Re: The Live Music thread...
Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 12:32 pm
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 12:55 pm
Two great bands. Spoon’s better so long as you don’t think too hard. By that I mean, they’re waaaaaaaaaay easier on the ears. The National can get too less-obvious.
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 1:01 pm
Spoon = shut up and dance
National = Leonard Cohen with layered melodies
National = Leonard Cohen with layered melodies
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 1:05 pm
I'd recommend you reconsider. This tour was outstanding.
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Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 3:55 pm
Gaslight Anthem playing Governor's Ball this summer for the 10 year anniversary of The '59 Sound.govmentchedda wrote: ↑Mon Oct 30, 2017 3:41 pm Superchunk was great, as expected, last night at the FEST in Gainesville. They still have it, even after all these years. Hum was quite good Saturday night too.
The 2 bands that immediately preceded Hum were horrendous (Career Suicide, and Iron Reagan). I really liked Iron Chic, who opened for Superchunk. They sounded like Gaslight Anthem at their most rocking, with less Springsteen influence.
The most surprising thing about the weekend was how great Gainesville has become. There were a ton of smaller spots that have opened up in the 18 years or so since I lived there that were very cool.
Good article with Brian Fallon, inteviewed by Steven Hyden.
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:00 pm
Met 5 or 6 ppl who would be going to Spoon if not for The National. So dumb to book these shows same night in this town.
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 11:48 am
Slayer is retiring and doing one final world tour this year (or so they say).
Final North American dates are this May and June. No Vegas dates, but I might go to San Diego or Sacramento.
Final North American dates are this May and June. No Vegas dates, but I might go to San Diego or Sacramento.
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:08 pm
No Denver? wtf
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:11 pm
I feel like there's maybe some dates left to be announced. No Phoenix, no Las Vegas (which they often play). Thinking they might swing through at the end of the June run and hit Denver, PHX, maybe LV, maybe SLC?
I dunno. If not I probably won't miss a chance to see it even if you can never believe if a band is ever really going to tour again. Given all the shit they dealt with over replacing Hanneman after he died I think it's probably legit.
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:30 pm
My daughter and some friends are going to Forecastle this year in Louisville. Pretty great top of the lineup. Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, War on Drugs, Arcade Fire. And some others I like: Houndmouth, Kurt vile, Margo Price.
I'll probably see what days end up looking the best and might try to go up. She got the full pass.
I'll probably see what days end up looking the best and might try to go up. She got the full pass.
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:37 pm
I've never been to a "festival" like this, but this one intrigued me. Let me know what's up.A_B wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:30 pm My daughter and some friends are going to Forecastle this year in Louisville. Pretty great top of the lineup. Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, War on Drugs, Arcade Fire. And some others I like: Houndmouth, Kurt vile, Margo Price.
I'll probably see what days end up looking the best and might try to go up. She got the full pass.
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:10 pm
I wanted to make a roadie for that one, but we are going to Cali that week.BSF21 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:37 pmI've never been to a "festival" like this, but this one intrigued me. Let me know what's up.A_B wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2018 12:30 pm My daughter and some friends are going to Forecastle this year in Louisville. Pretty great top of the lineup. Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, War on Drugs, Arcade Fire. And some others I like: Houndmouth, Kurt vile, Margo Price.
I'll probably see what days end up looking the best and might try to go up. She got the full pass.
2019 Swamper meetup?
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 2:12 pm
I really like that Forecastle lineup this year and was giving some thought to going to Louisville for it. If there were some other folks going might give it serious consideration.
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 3:35 pm
Apropos of nothing, I listened to a Sufjan Stevens live album on Spotify today and am going to move heaven and earth to see him play a show this year. Though he really doesn't tour much...
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 3:50 pm
I don't know about the scene in LV, but it was fucking impossible to see him here last year. He played Red Rocks, which is a bit of a draw in itself, but 8000ish sold old basically instantly.
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 3:54 pm
Well, he would never (likely) play Vegas and I'm not even sure he's going to play any shows this year, but I'm not averse to going anywhere west of the Rockies if necessary.
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2018 4:28 pm
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:09 pm
Yeah, neverfuckingmind on Jack White. I ain't paying $90 for a ticket.
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Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 9:58 am
I'm not paying that to see him at a TERRIBLE venue...the WaMu theater, which is half of a convention center walled off with heavy curtains. All the ambience and acoustics of an airplane hanger.
You know a place is bad when its still named after a bank that went belly up 9 years ago.
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Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2018 1:10 pm
Great night last night in Indy, at the Murat. James McMurtry opened for Jason Isbell.
We met BSF before, at The Eagle, and had drinks and dinner. Shoutout to BSF for buying a round of drinks, and dinner. A good fellow he is.
We met BSF before, at The Eagle, and had drinks and dinner. Shoutout to BSF for buying a round of drinks, and dinner. A good fellow he is.
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Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:08 pm
Because I am a sucker for nostalgia and harbor a bizarre soft spot for Billy Corgan I just bought tickets to see Smashing Pumpkins on their upcoming tour.
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Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:21 pm
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Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:44 pm
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Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:48 pm
Ha. Yeah, it never occurred to me to try that tack. I'm saving all of my powder for one big ask one day. Not sure what that'll be since I really don't care much about pro wrestling. I've taken him to two Knights games so far so I'm building up goodwill.
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Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 10:07 am
Haven't tried to buy right at release on Ticketmaster in forever. I hate them.
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Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 10:17 am
I bet they have a great selection of Ticketmaster Verified tickets on their secondary marketplace.
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Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 10:47 am
Go Cubs go.
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Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 10:53 am
It actually worked out after spinning for 15+ minutes. Anyone ever sit on one of the side Chase bridges before?
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Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 12:08 pm
Saw Margo Price last night. Great show. Super talented (she even played drums on a couple of songs), great voice, great songs. And wow...her band is fantastic.
One of the songs in the encore was a very Ike&Tina Turner-esque cover of 'Proud Mary', with the guys from the opening band, and Price wearing a spankly Tina Turner dress. Very fun.
One of the songs in the encore was a very Ike&Tina Turner-esque cover of 'Proud Mary', with the guys from the opening band, and Price wearing a spankly Tina Turner dress. Very fun.
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Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 12:21 pm
Dave, you are quite eclectic in your tastes and don't stick to one genre. I appreciates that about you! Margo Price to Pat Metheny to Japandroids to ...DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2018 12:08 pm Saw Margo Price last night. Great show. Super talented (she even played drums on a couple of songs), great voice, great songs. And wow...her band is fantastic.
One of the songs in the encore was a very Ike&Tina Turner-esque cover of 'Proud Mary', with the guys from the opening band, and Price wearing a spankly Tina Turner dress. Very fun.
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Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:15 pm
Listening to KEXP on a regular basis has certainly exposed me to a wide variety of music, and I just love seeing bands that up and coming. I'm also lucky that my girlfriend is a big fan of seeing live music as well.sancarlos wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2018 12:21 pmDave, you are quite eclectic in your tastes and don't stick to one genre. I appreciates that about you! Margo Price to Pat Metheny to Japandroids to ...DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2018 12:08 pm Saw Margo Price last night. Great show. Super talented (she even played drums on a couple of songs), great voice, great songs. And wow...her band is fantastic.
One of the songs in the encore was a very Ike&Tina Turner-esque cover of 'Proud Mary', with the guys from the opening band, and Price wearing a spankly Tina Turner dress. Very fun.
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:26 pm
For once, I'd like to see Isbell with Amanda in the band. Seen him twice, neither time was she there. He and the 400 Unit were great tonight, but there's something missing without her.
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:07 am
She was not there when I saw him. Same thought. Great show but lacking a dimension I really have come to love on the albums.govmentchedda wrote: ↑Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:26 pm For once, I'd like to see Isbell with Amanda in the band. Seen him twice, neither time was she there. He and the 400 Unit were great tonight, but there's something missing without her.
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 11:42 am
I haven't seen him without her.
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 12:08 pm
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 12:14 pm
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 12:17 pm
Going to see both bands next Wednesday when they play in Cleveland. I've never heard a BtS song, but I love the Whigs.EnochRoot wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:33 pm Just got word that Built to Spill is playing a split bill with the Afghan Whigs down the road from my house in a few months.
Odd pairing. I consider BtS generally to be an indie / lo-fi act. The Whigs? More loud, brash, yet produced. Dunno. Should be a fun night regardless.
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 12:24 pm
I for one will be glad when you go just so it's fucking over with and you can stop bringing it up all the time.
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Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 12:33 pm