xcanuck
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Sam Roberts - Iota Tues night
June 12, 2006 at 04:21 PM UTC
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I don't know if anyone has caught Sam Roberts the last couple of times he's been in town, but the man is a hardcore rock and roll hero. He's opened here for the likes of The Dears, Soundtrack of Our Lives, and the Tragically Hip. This should be his first headlining show.
He's achieved a large amount of success in Canada - he won Junos for Album, Rock Album, and Artist of the Year after the release of his first record. I'm not sure how I'd describe his music but to say it's a cross between Bruce Springsteen and the Beatles isn't too far off. And he puts on a blazing live show. Iota is kind of weird venue for him but I know he'll kick ass there. A show I'd definitely recommend people check out.
chaz
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Re: Sam Roberts - Iota Tues night
June 12, 2006 at 04:55 PM UTC
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I saw him a few years ago opening for TSOOL and the Ceasars. I thought he was really good, but Tuesday might be tough for me. What time do weeknight shows usually run at IOTA?
ggw
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Re: Sam Roberts - Iota Tues night
June 12, 2006 at 06:56 PM UTC
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Originally posted by chaz:
I saw him a few years ago opening for TSOOL and the Ceasars. I thought he was really good,
I thought he was even better when he came back and opened for the Tragically Hip. Unfortunately, I won't be making the show tomorrow, but I second xcanuck's endorsement.
xcanuck
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Re: Sam Roberts - Iota Tues night
June 12, 2006 at 07:08 PM UTC
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Originally posted by chaz:
I saw him a few years ago opening for TSOOL and the Ceasars. I thought he was really good, but Tuesday might be tough for me. What time do weeknight shows usually run at IOTA?
There are two openers and the Iota website says the show starts at 8:30. So I'm guessing Sam won't go on until 10:30.
bcooke
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Re: Sam Roberts - Iota Tues night
June 14, 2006 at 05:57 AM UTC
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So how was the show tonight? I was hoping to make it out but my schedule didn't permit.
xcanuck
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Re: Sam Roberts - Iota Tues night
June 14, 2006 at 03:54 PM UTC
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The show was kinda weird. Sam usually puts on the same show for 200 people that he does playing for 20,000. But last night's crowd was small - maybe 60 people. The setlist was shorter than usual and had more of a psychadelic/jam feel to it than the more straight ahead rock shows.
Still, a very good show. Just not the best I've ever seen.
El Tee
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Re: Sam Roberts - Iota Tues night
June 15, 2006 at 03:42 PM UTC
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I thought the show would've been packed - wish I could have gone. The addition of another opener at Iota's shows during the week (causing late start time for headliner) are putting me out of attendance.
p.s. so what were the set times? Thanks.
xcanuck
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Re: Sam Roberts - Iota Tues night
June 16, 2006 at 08:15 PM UTC
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Slow Runner at 8:30, Damnwells at 9:20, and Sam Roberts around 10:30….I think.