Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
[QB] Mapquest says B'more to Fairfax=66 mins and B'more to Philly=113 minutes.
I said I can GET to Philly a hell of a lot faster and easier, not drive. But given the right circumstances I believe I could drive faster as well. Being a Thursday evening, the traffic going out to Patriot center and the drive back home coupled with early morning commute the next day would be the death of me. On Friday I can just jump on Amtrak and be in Philly in a couple of hours while enjoying a couple of beers while someone else stresses about getting me there. So for me it's a better option, for others that like that extra time in their car and don't have long commutes, I'm sure it's fine and more power to 'em. I try to take public transport whenever possible, if they had reliable links to George Mason that would solve half the problem, but wouldn't do shit for the sound, drinking restrictions, or 14 year olds (and their parents) that make that experience undesirable IMHO. It's also "easier" for me to go see the White Stripes in Myrtle Beach, if that's any indication where my mindset is.
Just Announced
Originally posted by azaghal1981:I'm not entirely sure we got a good deal in SF with the show being on the 4th of July, but I get the point.
sunn o)))
07-02 San Diego, CA - Casbah
07-03 Los Angeles, CA - El Rey
07-04 San Francisco, CA - Independent
07-06 Portland, OR - Mt. Tabor
07-07 Seattle, WA - El Corozan
You lucky west coast bastards. I know there are a few on here.
HOLY FUCKING SHIT. I'm spending all of July taking classes at RISD and those are DURING THE WEEK WHICH MEANS I CAN'T GO SEE THEM BECAUSE I WILL MISS MY CLASSES AND CURSE THE WORLD, GOD IS OUT TO GET ME!!!!
but thanks for the update anyway.
i would pay a lot more than $18 to see Sha Sha performed live in its entirety. great album.
but thanks for the update anyway.
i would pay a lot more than $18 to see Sha Sha performed live in its entirety. great album.
Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
Some artists will use any excuse they can to keep their show at 40 minutes and cheat their audience.
Originally posted by TheDirector217:
*Paging youbebetty, Paging youbebetty . . . .*
Ben Kweller has announced a special, three-night stand in Brooklyn, NY, on each night of which he plans to perform a different album in its entirety.
Scheduled to take place at Southpaw, the shows will feature Kweller performing "Sha Sha" on July 30, "On My Way" on July 31 and "Ben Kweller" on Aug. 1. Ticket prices are set at $18 for a single night ($20 day of show), and three-day passes are set at $50 apiece, according to a press release, which adds that three-day pass-holders will receive a "a private hang with the band." More information is available at Kweller's website .
Originally posted by bnyced0:Ditto on some of the the complaints…Re: the sound & views, if you get a good seat, it's somewhat decent, otherwise, it's flat and you do have to deal w/ the kiddies singing in your ear.
Originally posted by Bombay Chutney:My main problem is that it's in BFE, but it's also a sound killer. If you're lucky & careful you can find the sweet spot, but there are usually a bunch of teenage knuckleheads from the burbs that are occupying prime real estate. I think there's also an issue about being confined to pen to drink. It's just not optimal, don't understand why Merriweather wasn't an option it has open dates, it is freakin August and would have been a hell of alot more convenient for the band as well as for me:)
Originally posted by bnyced0:What's so bad about the Patriot Center (other than the fact that it's big)?
The Patriot Center is hell on earth
MPP is not convenient for me at all. Why would it be for artists?
Originally posted by nonameface:Meyerhoff would be B-more, but he did play there for Cold Roses.
Originally posted by bizou311®:Or, if they are generalizing by stating "Washington, DC" it could be at Patriot…or, who does Meyerhoff use?
maybe the lincoln theatre. i saw damien rice there back in december…excellent, yet intimate venue.
Originally posted by nonameface:Ditto on some of the the complaints…Re: the sound & views, if you get a good seat, it's somewhat decent, otherwise, it's flat and you do have to deal w/ the kiddies singing in your ear.
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MPP is not convenient for me at all. Why would it be for artists? [/QB]
I was just taking the piss really, I suppose only more convenient in that since they had to play philly the next day they could probably stay up in new york/philly area and just pop in for the show at MPP then go back up. I'm not big on MPP either, I only go to shows that have a pit area then it's not bad. I hate driving out there, and when I lived in DC it was miserable but living in MD it's slightly better.
Twilight Sad 7/17 Sonar club stage
Would be curious to see them as a headliner. When they opened for battles at the black cat, the sound seemed off. Their album is decent, though.
Would be curious to see them as a headliner. When they opened for battles at the black cat, the sound seemed off. Their album is decent, though.
Bouncing Souls w/ Lifetime
Sonar
August 18
Sonar
August 18
Originally posted by The Parkers are dead:yay! the souls are always a great show and super nice.
Bouncing Souls w/ Lifetime
Sonar
August 18
Originally posted by wanderlust aka j. marshmallow:[/QB]
Haha, some of us don't travel to Philly just to see Ryan Adams! But I'd go if he does a DC show.
Originally posted by bizou311®:
just picked up my two tickets to this show. did anyone else get tickets?
its sold out now, and no, i didnt get tickets.
Any news on The Format coming to town. They opened for Jimmy Eat World and they were great. Any info will be greatly appreciated. I know that they are playing the Norva but I was hoping for somewhere closer.
Originally posted by You go, Judge Alito:Judgey, that's why I said generalizing… :p as people do when they hit the DC metro area.
Originally posted by nonameface:Meyerhoff would be B-more, but he did play there for Cold Roses.
Originally posted by bizou311®:Or, if they are generalizing by stating "Washington, DC" it could be at Patriot…or, who does Meyerhoff use?
maybe the lincoln theatre. i saw damien rice there back in december…excellent, yet intimate venue.
Attention Dupek!!
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of "Call of the West"
At the State Theater
Stan Ridgway
& Wall of Voodoo
Thursday August 2
Doors: 7 PM
Showtime 8:30 PM
Tickets: $20
I'm reserving my tickets AND a table this week!
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of "Call of the West"
At the State Theater
Stan Ridgway
& Wall of Voodoo
Thursday August 2
Doors: 7 PM
Showtime 8:30 PM
Tickets: $20
I'm reserving my tickets AND a table this week!
The Rentals/Goldenboy/Copeland
8/22/2007 Sonar Baltimore,MD
8/26/2007 9:30 Club Washington,DC
8/22/2007 Sonar Baltimore,MD
8/26/2007 9:30 Club Washington,DC
has it been mentioned yet that explosions in the sky are now playing the virgin festival? i've only been skimming this thread the past few days.
yes, its been said. i think its a great addition to the lineup.
Originally posted by distance:
has it been mentioned yet that explosions in the sky are now playing the virgin festival? i've only been skimming this thread the past few days.
Rocco DeLuca & The Burden
State Theatre
August 8, 2007
State Theatre
August 8, 2007
Originally posted by Brandon Brendall, the thief:yes!! so bummed when i missed em the last time they came.
The Rentals/Goldenboy/Copeland
8/22/2007 Sonar Baltimore,MD
8/26/2007 9:30 Club Washington,DC
Pelican/Priestbird/Your Black Star
Sat. July,28
Black Cat DC
Haven't really heard these openers and their new album isn't quite as good as the last one but I'm still pumped to see Pelican. I missed their last show and its taken them a while to come back.
Sat. July,28
Black Cat DC
Haven't really heard these openers and their new album isn't quite as good as the last one but I'm still pumped to see Pelican. I missed their last show and its taken them a while to come back.