sweetcell
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Re: your top 10 concerts of the year
January 03, 2008 at 06:17 AM UTC
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Originally posted by ixkpd-bk:
1) PJ Harvey @ Beacon Theater
2) Daft Punk @ Red Rocks
3) Arcade Fire @ Red Rocks
4) Polyphonic Spree @ 9:30
5) Bjork @ Fox Theater
6) Queens of the Stone Age @ Electric Factory
7) The Go! Team @ 9:30
8) Fujiya & Miyagi and Escort @ Barnard College
9) Lucinda Williams @ Wolftrap
10) Spoon @ Monolith Festival
1) -bk, you're alive! glad you're back/resurfaced. two months and no word of you… glad you survived the road trip.
2) given the fact that you have seen more shows than just about anyone here, it's an impressive feat that you stuck to a top 10, and not a top 50. well done.
3) PJ = #1? really? damn good show, but interesting choice nonetheless. .
4) you still owe me for that one, bitch :D
ixkpd-bk
Joined: December 12, 2005 at 06:01 AM UTC
Posts: 1114
Re: your top 10 concerts of the year
January 03, 2008 at 08:22 AM UTC
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Originally posted by sweetcell:
Originally posted by ixkpd-bk:
1) PJ Harvey @ Beacon Theater
2) Daft Punk @ Red Rocks
3) Arcade Fire @ Red Rocks
4) Polyphonic Spree @ 9:30
5) Bjork @ Fox Theater
6) Queens of the Stone Age @ Electric Factory
7) The Go! Team @ 9:30
8) Fujiya & Miyagi and Escort @ Barnard College
9) Lucinda Williams @ Wolftrap
10) Spoon @ Monolith Festival
1) -bk, you're alive! glad you're back/resurfaced. two months and no word of you… glad you survived the road trip.
2) given the fact that you have seen more shows than just about anyone here, it's an impressive feat that you stuck to a top 10, and not a top 50. well done.
3) PJ = #1? really? damn good show, but interesting choice nonetheless. .
4) you still owe me for that one, bitch :D
1) Two months following that tour has KILLED me. I *just* got back to DC recently and I need to get back in my groove! Patti Smith was my "homecoming" show of sorts.
2) Yeah, I'm shocked myself.
3) Yes. That show STILL haunts me. Her performance of "The Piano", "Down By the Water", and "Man Size" were stellar.
4) I do!!! Next time you're here we'll fuck it up on my tab!
earlx
Joined: September 18, 2007 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: your top 10 concerts of the year
January 03, 2008 at 07:48 PM UTC
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Originally posted by kosmo:
Originally posted by earlx:
Paul Weller at Irving Plaza on "Jam night" - What was touted as "An evening of Paul Weller playing the songs of The Jam" ended up being Weller playing 8 Jam songs, torturing the audience with 15 songs that sounded like Steve Winwood covers, and then finishing up with another Jam number. The audience, many of whom had paid top dollar for their tickets and/or flown in from far away to attend, seemed kinda pissed. I'd give the show a B-minus. It makes my Top 10 list because I got to skip two days of work and take a train up to NYC with three of my friends. And Weller opened with "Shopping" which is such an asshole move that it still makes me laugh every time I think about it.
I was at all three of those shows and the second night spotlighting the Style Council songs was the best. The band and audience was really into the entire show. They even uncorked a incredibly tight version of a "A Town Called Malice", which they basically slept through the first night.
I'm guessin' that Weller is more than a bit miffed that even after years of recording as a solo artist with IMHO a solid body of work, that even the slightest mention of the Jam and people lose their minds… Not sure which night it was, but his performance of "Butterfly Collector" really hearkened back to his angry young man days.
I've heard that from a number of people. I really wanted to attend that second night as well but I didn't relish the idea of telling my wife that I was going to leave her with the kids for three days to attend a couple of concerts.
Are you going to check out From the Jam? I have tickets to the DC and NY shows. I bought the NY ticket before they announced the DC show so I might try to unload it.
kosmo
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Re: your top 10 concerts of the year
January 03, 2008 at 08:49 PM UTC
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dunno… i feel a bit dirty about attending that show, hugh cromwell is an interesting choice as a substitute singer… would really like to know what kinda condition his voice is in and how well the band is playing together before committing…
earlx
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Re: your top 10 concerts of the year
January 03, 2008 at 09:13 PM UTC
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Originally posted by kosmo:
dunno… i feel a bit dirty about attending that show, hugh cromwell is an interesting choice as a substitute singer… would really like to know what kinda condition his voice is in and how well the band is playing together before committing…
Hugh is actually the opening act rather than the substitute singer. The guy fronting FTJ is named Russell and, purportedly, does a pretty good job. I've got pretty low expectations so I don't imagine I'll be disappointed. And, at a minimum, "Smithers-Jones," "News of the World" and "Carnaby Street" will sound just like the records.
phillidan
Joined: September 17, 2004 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: your top 10 concerts of the year
January 04, 2008 at 04:51 PM UTC
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I am going to "from the Jam" as well, and can't wait to here the songs live. They palyed at UMD in 82 or 83, and I have oftened kicked myself for not going. I know it won't be the real think without Weller, but should still be fun. Also, I did see the Stranglers a few times, and Hugh was really the best part. I am hoping he has a sharp young band and can still pull it off.
terry
Joined: September 17, 2004 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: your top 10 concerts of the year
January 04, 2008 at 04:59 PM UTC
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After several permutations, this ended up being my 2007 Top Ten+1 concert list:
Stooges–9:30 Club
Patti Smith–9:30 Club
Holly Golightly–Iota
New Pornographers/Emma Pollack/Benjy Ferree–9:30 Club
Yeah Yeah Yeahs–Virgin Festival
Blonde Redhead–9:30 Club (Fields opened, all around great show.)
The Knitters–Birchmere
Yo La Tengo–9:30 Club (Honorable mention goes to their Birchmere show as well.)
The Wrens–Georgetown University
Kristin Hersh–Iota (McCarricks were openers and made for a great backing band.)
They Shoot Horses Don't They–Black Cat backstage
ggw
Joined: December 16, 2001 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: your top 10 concerts of the year
January 09, 2008 at 11:45 PM UTC
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twangirl
Joined: October 24, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: your top 10 concerts of the year
January 09, 2008 at 11:57 PM UTC
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here are a few of my favorite shows of 2007:
Alejandro Escovedo � Continental Club, SXSW closing show
Lucinda Williams � Wolf Trap
The Stooges â?¢ 9:30
Sparklehorse â?¢ Rams Head Live
Hoodoo Gurus � Dog & Duck party, SXSW [all Stoneage Romeos!]
Clutch â?¢ 9:30
Big Lazy â?¢ Black Cat
Soul Classics feat. Archie Bell, Roy Head etc. â?¢ Continental Club
Elvis Costello â?¢ 9:30
Charlie Louvin â?¢ Jammin' Java
Lyle Lovett â?¢ Birchmere
Neko Case â?¢ 9:30
Mekons â?¢ Jammin' Java
Rodrigo y Gabriela â?¢ 9:30
Beasts of Bourbon � some SXSW venue
The Knitters w/ Hacienda Bros â?¢ Continental Club