Richard D Taylor
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new music discussion idea---whaddaya think?
February 18, 2004 at 08:21 PM UTC
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As I've said in a previous post on this board, I'm a regular listener to this radio program called Roundtable that airs on the BBC website. I think it's a lot of fun to discuss opinions and listen to what other informed people have to say about new music. I think it would be really cool if we could kind of have our own 9:30 board member version of Roundtable, where we gather together, listen to some new tunes and then discuss them. So I've come up with an idea:
Once a month, I co-host a monthly indie music night called "We Fought the Big One" at the Marx Cafe off Mt. Pleasant St, NW. The main idea behind the night is to expose music fans to new music they haven't heard before, whether it's a brand new import only recording, a general new release or something vintage that has fallen through the cracks and not gotten the attention it deserved.
So here's what I'm thinking: We can try to reserve a table (or two, depending on how many of you come) for 9:30 board members during this night so you guys have a place to hang out together, enjoy a drink and listen to some new tunes and discuss. As I mentioned earlier, some of these will be songs from import-only releases that you probably won't hear anywhere else, some of them will be from new albums and singles that are released domestically, and then there will be some lesser known, old stuff also (gotta have some variety).
So what do you guys think? Personally I think it would be a lot of fun and a great way to get turned on to some new music…
The next "We Fought…" will be Friday March 5th and run from 10pm - 3am. And it's free all night.
So with that said, here's a few of the artists that I'm thinking about playing that night…
Keane
Electrelane
Lomax
The Movies
Sing-Sing
Saloon
Elbow
Stereolab
The Liberty Ship
Lovejoy
The Rosemarys
Singapore Sling
mankie
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Re: new music discussion idea---whaddaya think?
February 18, 2004 at 08:36 PM UTC
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You mean like a book discussion club, only for music?
Sounds like it would be fun for those who are really into music…which I was, but kind of lost track, and a little bit of interest.
ggw
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Re: new music discussion idea---whaddaya think?
February 18, 2004 at 08:46 PM UTC
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Originally posted by mankie:
You mean like a book discussion club, only for music?
Sounds like it would be fun for those who are really into music…which I was, but kind of lost track, and a little bit of interest.
No service charge….
ggw
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Re: new music discussion idea---whaddaya think?
February 18, 2004 at 08:51 PM UTC
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So this would be "listeny-talkie"
Rhett Miller
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Re: new music discussion idea---whaddaya think?
February 18, 2004 at 08:59 PM UTC
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or "listenie-suffery" depending on what is playing.
Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
So this would be "listeny-talkie"
godsshoeshine
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Re: new music discussion idea---whaddaya think?
February 18, 2004 at 09:05 PM UTC
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mankie reminds me of mike lupica a little bit. except, not a doodle, obviously
Rhett Miller
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Re: new music discussion idea---whaddaya think?
February 18, 2004 at 09:11 PM UTC
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RYI: Mike Lupica has a radio show on WFMU (music, not sports)
http://www.wfmu.org/playlists/HT Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
mankie reminds me of mike lupica a little bit. except, not a doodle, obviously
bags
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Re: new music discussion idea---whaddaya think?
February 18, 2004 at 09:19 PM UTC
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I think it's a fabulous idea, and right up my alley. I've been planning on hitting the "Big One" nights anyway. Though, alas, I'm in San Fran for the next one (and missed the last because I was in N.Y.C., though I did send an emissary in my stead).
Hell, I'll bring a table of baggie peeps, and maybe run into some boardies as well!
So see you at the listenie/talkie in April!
(Blue Room wouldn't be a bad place for something similar…when's the next Atmosphere?)
Rhett Miller
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Re: new music discussion idea---whaddaya think?
February 18, 2004 at 09:22 PM UTC
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He's a sportswriter for the New York Post, I believe.
Originally posted by mankie:
Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
mankie reminds me of mike lupica a little bit. except, not a doodle, obviously
who?
Medusa
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Re: new music discussion idea---whaddaya think?
February 18, 2004 at 09:36 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Bags:
(Blue Room wouldn't be a bad place for something similar…when's the next Atmosphere?)
Hi Bags!
Sunday March 21st.
But anytime anyone from this board wants to meet up/hang out/chat, etc. myself and DJ Strange spin every Sunday (as I think everyone knows) … I'd love to meet people and talk! :)
VAPOR is up this Sunday night (synth/wave/electronic).
Cheers
DJ Medusa.
bags
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Re: new music discussion idea---whaddaya think?
February 18, 2004 at 10:04 PM UTC
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Originally posted by friend of Guy Chadwick:
Originally posted by Bags:
I think it's a fabulous idea, and right up my alley. I've been planning on hitting the "Big One" nights anyway. Though, alas, I'm in San Fran for the next one (and missed the last because I was in N.Y.C., though I did send an emissary in my stead).
So see you at the listenie/talkie in April!
Hopefully Bags, there will be another "Big One" in April, but in all honesty, that depends on whether or not enough people show up on Friday March 5th. Supposedly the owner of the Marx Cafe is ready to pull the plug on it if we don't draw enough of a crowd that night. So even if you can't go, definitely tell other music fans about it.
My friends Scott & Janice (and a couple folks they brought with them) enjoyed the last Big One…was the turnout small?
I'll do what I can to spread the word for the 5th…wish I weren't out of town (and, to my chagrin, no shows of note in San Fran to make up for it…except that damn Fire Theft/Saves the Day/Grandaddy bill, which I'm completely disinterested in….).
godsshoeshine
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Re: new music discussion idea---whaddaya think?
February 18, 2004 at 10:06 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Rutherford J. Balls:
He's a sportswriter for the New York Post, I believe.
Originally posted by mankie:
Originally posted by god's shoeshine:
mankie reminds me of mike lupica a little bit. except, not a doodle, obviously
who?
usual guest on sports reporters, a roundtable sort of discussion. he likes to be contrary to get a rise out of people. also wrote for esquire magazine
Rhett Miller
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Re: new music discussion idea---whaddaya think?
February 18, 2004 at 10:09 PM UTC
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Maybe you could tell your friend Bob Mould about it.
Originally posted by Bags:
Originally posted by friend of Guy Chadwick:
Originally posted by Bags:
I think it's a fabulous idea, and right up my alley. I've been planning on hitting the "Big One" nights anyway. Though, alas, I'm in San Fran for the next one (and missed the last because I was in N.Y.C., though I did send an emissary in my stead).
So see you at the listenie/talkie in April!
Hopefully Bags, there will be another "Big One" in April, but in all honesty, that depends on whether or not enough people show up on Friday March 5th. Supposedly the owner of the Marx Cafe is ready to pull the plug on it if we don't draw enough of a crowd that night. So even if you can't go, definitely tell other music fans about it.
My friends Scott & Janice (and a couple folks they brought with them) enjoyed the last Big One…was the turnout small?
I'll do what I can to spread the word for the 5th…wish I weren't out of town (and, to my chagrin, no shows of note in San Fran to make up for it…except that damn Fire Theft/Saves the Day/Grandaddy bill, which I'm completely disinterested in….).
