Rhett Miller
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Re: Just Announced
April 15, 2004 at 06:07 PM UTC
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I bought Ben Folds Five first album when it came out in 1996ish? My then indie rock girlfriend hated it, but I liked it.
That was really the only album of his I got into. I moved to Chapel Hill, NC, the birthplace of the band, and the local indie music press hated him there. They put on a good live show the one time I saw them.
I don't think he's as mainstream or cheesy as Billy Joel, though he's really no longer my cuppa tea.
godsshoeshine
Joined: September 18, 2003 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Just Announced
April 15, 2004 at 06:11 PM UTC
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i've seen ben folds larger places than wolftrap. actually, the worst one was at a 930 club type of club, mostly because of the stupid venue.
he's more like the slacker elton john. the last album wasn't great, but all of the 5 stuff was pretty rockin'. seen him 5 times, only the bad one was the above mentioned show
El Tee
Joined: October 09, 2003 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Just Announced
April 15, 2004 at 06:13 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Bollocks:
Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
Originally posted by El Tee:
Wolftrap:
Tuesday, June 29 at 7:00 PM
Ben Folds
awesome!
What's the deal with Ben Folds?
It seems the ones that like him are obsessed with him like Britney fans are with her.
I dunno I've never really heard him solo. But you are right people who like his music, swear by him. I guess I somewhat liked Ben Folds Five…for a few weeks, years ago. Guster had rave reviews in this area. I'm thinking I might not like them for some reason. Not my cup o tea? I've never seen Rufus, but his name is popping up everywhere. All in all, the three together, I just might have to kill 3 birds w/ one stone.
eros
Joined: February 03, 2002 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Just Announced
April 15, 2004 at 06:24 PM UTC
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Originally posted by El Tee:
Originally posted by Bollocks:
Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
Originally posted by El Tee:
Wolftrap:
Tuesday, June 29 at 7:00 PM
Ben Folds
awesome!
What's the deal with Ben Folds?
It seems the ones that like him are obsessed with him like Britney fans are with her.
I dunno I've never really heard him solo. But you are right people who like his music, swear by him. I guess I somewhat liked Ben Folds Five…for a few weeks, years ago. Guster had rave reviews in this area. I'm thinking I might not like them for some reason. Not my cup o tea? I've never seen Rufus, but his name is popping up everywhere. All in all, the three together, I just might have to kill 3 birds w/ one stone.
Guster is pretty good too. A little Dave Matthews/John Mayer-ish, but still OK. The show they did on MTV where they covered the Violent Femmes album was most excellent.
Rhett Miller
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Re: Just Announced
April 15, 2004 at 06:27 PM UTC
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I actually stood next to Rufus while watching another artist on the second stage of a festival at Merriweather a number of years ago. He was very skinny, as i recall.
Didn't really care much for his music.
jkeisenh
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Re: Just Announced
April 15, 2004 at 06:31 PM UTC
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ok, i'm ready for whatever mockery this post will earn me, but it's true…
They Might Be Giants
May 29, 7 p.m. The Maryland Science Center
Baltimore
:)
ggw
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Re: Just Announced
April 15, 2004 at 06:36 PM UTC
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Originally posted by chimbly sweep:
They Might Be Giants
May 29, 7 p.m. The Maryland Science Center
Baltimore
Will this be a concert or a reading of their new children's book?
bags
Joined: October 30, 2001 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Just Announced
April 15, 2004 at 07:20 PM UTC
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I would completely see TMBG anytime…what kind of show is at the Marine Center, though?
Rhett Miller
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Re: Just Announced
April 15, 2004 at 07:29 PM UTC
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5/27 BR549 Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Richmond.
I dunno, but smelling flowers at a concert sounds much, much better than smelling cigarettes.
bags
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Re: Just Announced
April 15, 2004 at 07:39 PM UTC
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Originally posted by chimbly sweep:
The two Johns are always worth hearing. And it's cool to see 'em interact with their kiddie fans.
They're so great. Do either of 'em have kids?
El Tee
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Re: Just Announced
April 16, 2004 at 11:44 AM UTC
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Iota:
SA 08 evan dando band 4:00pm $15
Did he tag "band" onto his name so he doesn't get blamed for his antics?
TH 13 CALIFONE w/ THAT 1 GUY 9:00pm $10
good thing for the "1" or I might wonder…. ;)
joeavrage
Joined: October 04, 2003 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Just Announced
April 16, 2004 at 12:43 PM UTC
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(from their website)
Sahara Hotnights
Nissan Pavilion
8.4.2004
I figure they must be opening for somebody, but it doesn't say who
joeavrage
Joined: October 04, 2003 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Just Announced
April 16, 2004 at 12:44 PM UTC
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MaLo
Joined: July 29, 2002 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Just Announced
April 16, 2004 at 12:49 PM UTC
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Originally posted by My Cat Can DJ:
(from their website)
Sahara Hotnights
Nissan Pavilion
8.4.2004
I figure they must be opening for somebody, but it doesn't say who
8/4 is the warped tour
my cat's breath smells like cat food
MaLo
Joined: July 29, 2002 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Just Announced
April 16, 2004 at 12:52 PM UTC
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Chez Wolftrap (if anyone is interested):
Jun 28: Journey
Jul 26: The B-52's
Aug 3: Cyndi Lauper
Aug 8: The Marley Family's
Roots, Rock & Reggae Tour
FYI: Tickets for all the newly added shows at the Trap go on sale tomorrow morning at noon.
skeeter
Joined: May 29, 2003 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Just Announced
April 16, 2004 at 01:10 PM UTC
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Originally posted by mark e smith:
WHFS Presents
HFStival Big Break Finals…See who will open the HFStival!
@ 9:30 Club â?¢ Washington, DC
5pm Doors
Anyone know who's playing at this?
adhokai
Joined: January 27, 2004 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Just Announced
April 16, 2004 at 06:36 PM UTC
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Counting Crows:
07/21/04 Washington, DC Merriweather Post
redsock
Joined: February 20, 2002 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Just Announced
April 16, 2004 at 06:39 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Skeeter:
Originally posted by mark e smith:
WHFS Presents
HFStival Big Break Finals…See who will open the HFStival!
@ 9:30 Club â?¢ Washington, DC
5pm Doors
Anyone know who's playing at this?
A couple of guys i know are in the semis tonite, band called Candian Invasion. Decent power pop. I think Voodoo Blue is in another semi someplace else.