chancegardener
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Re: 10 Favorite Shows of the Aughties
December 16, 2009 at 05:29 AM UTC
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How the f do you guys remember the actual dates?
I write them all down in a book. I've kept it since 1976.
snailhook
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Re: 10 Favorite Shows of the Aughties
December 16, 2009 at 11:19 AM UTC
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Apparently John Cale played at the 930 in 2004 or 2005, did anyone see this?
i did, with about 90 others. sadly underattended. started a bit slow but ended on fire. not the best cale show i've seen – that would've been with red house painters in 1996 in boston – but it was solid.
top ten shows of 2000-2009? hard to answer. i'll count the two MBV shows last year as one. in no particular order:
1) flaherty/corsano duo @ 611 florida (my house), 2/28/03…changed my life, most specifically, being the first show i ever booked.
2) six organs of admittance/jack rose @ 611 florida, 4/22/04…RIP jack :(
3) MBV @ roseland, 9/22/08 and 9/23/08 (i think)…waited roughly 15 years for this, and did not disappoint
4) negativland @ warehouse theatre, 8/5/07
5) trad gras och stenar/miighty flashlight/the big huge @ talking head, 7/1/04
6) kinski/ostinato @ warehouse next door, 8/26/05
7) whitehouse/pig destroyer/wolf eyes @ dc9, 3/2/06
8 ) merzbow/keiji haino/religious knives/demons @ no fun fest (the hook), 5/19/07
9) ghost/six organs of admittance @ andy warhol museum, 9/24/04
10) the stooges @ 9:30 club, 4/5/07
honorable mention: roky erickson & the explosives @ southpaw, 4/13/07
sweetcell
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Re: 10 Favorite Shows of the Aughties
December 16, 2009 at 01:22 PM UTC
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i guess my top 11 (don't have time to filter anymore), in no particular order except the last:
- Stooges @ 930, 2007
- sigur ros @ grand ballroom, NYC, 2008
angels were in the room that night. i arguably had one of the worse seats in the house - upper back corner, ended up standing against the back wall behind the sound tech for most of the show - and i couldn't have been happier.
- prince @ verizon center, 2004
blew. my. mind.
- hallucinogen @ sola luna festival, samothraki, greece
granddady of psytrance proved that he still had it. amazing location, too.
- Radiohead @ hollywood bowl 2, 2008 (although superpages center in dallas was pretty damn special too)
- foo fighters acoustic @ DAR, 2006
- ac/dc @ wachovia, 2008
- spiritualized @ apollo theater, 2007
- franz ferdinand w/DCFC, DAR, 2006
- radiohead @ tower theater, 2006
the definition of a mind-blowing show
… aaaaaaaaaand arguably best show ever:
- daft punk @ lollapalooza
followed closely by their show @ vegoose… waddaya expect, it's live daft)
honorable mentions:
- thievery @ 930, 2005 (their first holiday multi-night stand… pretty sure it was 2005)
- ratm @ coachella (arguably only because it reminded me of their pre-breakup hayday)
- beck in the backroom, 2006
- coldplay @ nissan pavilion, 2005 (no, i don't care what you think, it was a great show)
- bob dylan w/the raconteurs, patriot center, 2006 (apparently we got bobby on a good night)
- kids in the hall, nokia theater, 2008 (do comedy shows count? 'cause this one was EPIC)
- calvin harris @ mercury lounge, NYC, 2007 ((very very close to being in the top 10)
- chemical brothers w/ladytron, mccarren pool, 2007
- Thievery Corp w/ TVotR, ladytron & frederico aubele, MPP, 2008 (just when i though TC were over the hill, they put together a great show. great support too.)
- arcade fire w/lcd soundsystem & blonde redhead, randall's island, 2007
- explosions in the sky, 930, 2007
- gogol bordello, 930 club, 2006 (i'm a little bored of them now, but that was an amazing first-time experience)
- ben gibbard acoustic @ 930, 2007 (both shows - liked the first one so much i ran outside, found a ticket and saw it again)
- NIN @ T5, 2009 (second night)
James Ford
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Re: 10 Favorite Shows of the Aughties
December 16, 2009 at 02:05 PM UTC
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Sweetcell is a CARL.
Corporate Arena Rock Lover
sweetcell
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Re: 10 Favorite Shows of the Aughties
December 16, 2009 at 02:42 PM UTC
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we are both CARLs? (inside joke ;D)
but yes, i don't limit myself to the BC's backroom. have nothing against raw, i just happen to prefer polished and over-the-top. when you're in the the first few rows it's easy to forget there are 20,000 people behind you.
so, under the right conditions, i like 'em big <insert innuendo here>.
(small aside: depending how you count it around half of my list were arena shows, and only about half could be considered arena rock)
hornsntails
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Re: 10 Favorite Shows of the Aughties
December 16, 2009 at 07:36 PM UTC
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A Tribe called quest @ Merriweather 2008
Thievery Corporation @ 930 club 2006
Beastie Boys @ Virgin Festival 2007
Massive Attack @ 930 club 2006 (both nights)
Deftones @ 930 club 2004
The Roots @ cole field house 2004
Dillinger Escape Plan @ the ottobar. February 6 2009 (one of the best birthdays i ever had)
Jay-z @ Warner Theater. (Inauguration eve show. Beyonce, Mary J Blige, Mayor Adrian Fenty was there)
My Bloody Valentine @ the National 2009
Kanye West @ Virgin Festival 2008
Honorable Mentions:
All Points West 2009 (Jay-z, My bloody Valentine, Silversun Pickups)
Thievery Corporation/TVOTR/Ladytron/… @ MPP
TV on the radio @ 930 club 2007 (2nd night)
LCD sound system @ 930 club 2007
Air @ 930 club 2007
Brand New @ rams head live 2007
DJ Shadow/Cut Chemist/Kid Koala @ 930 club 2008
Animal Collective @ 930 club 2009
Any time i got to see The Roots live the past 6 years
Biggest Misses:
Arcade fire @ 930 club
Daft Punk
Sigur Ros @ 930 club 2001
Prince @ verizon center
flagos
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Re: 10 Favorite Shows of the Aughties
December 19, 2009 at 12:03 AM UTC
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Patti Smith @ 930 ('07)
James @ 930 ('08)
Chemical Brothers @ SCL ('04)
PJ Harvey/Morrissey @ SCL ('04)
Depeche Mode @ Patriot Center ('06)
Aguaturbia @ SCL ('04)
Black Mountain @ R&R Hotel ('08)
Nine Inch Nails @ MCI Center ('05)
KOOP @ 930 ('07)
Lisa Gerrard @ Birchmere ('07)
The Good, The Bad & The Queen @ 930 ('07)
Massive Attack @ SCL ('04)
T O O L @ Verizon Center ('06)
NIN/JA @ Merriweather ('09)
andyrichter
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Re: 10 Favorite Shows of the Aughties
December 19, 2009 at 01:57 PM UTC
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Rage Against the Machine/Stone Temple Pilots/Deftones @ Fedex Field-May 00
Black Flag WM3 Benefit w/ Henry Rollins and Keith Morris-June 03
Beastie Boys @ Patriot Center-October 04
Social Distortion @ House of Blues Sunset Strip-Dec 05
Sleater-Kinney @ 930-August 06
The Evens @ St Stephens Church-December 06
The Stooges @ 930-April 07
Aggrolites @ Black Cat Backstage-August 07
Mission of Burma @ Black Cat-June 08
PJ Harvey and John Parish @ WArner Theatre-Jun 09
Honorable Mentions:
The Jesus Lizard @ 930-November 09
Bob Mould @ 930-October 09
Naked Raygun @ Ottobar-Septmber 09
Gray Matter @ Black Cat-September 08
X @ House of blues Sunset Strip-December 05
Rilo Kiley @ 930-September 07
Garbage @ 930-April 05
Bad Religion @ 930-October 04
The Cramps @ 930-October 04
Sonic Youth @ 930-August 04
Worst Miss:
Fugazi's last show @ Fort Reno-June 02
helicon1
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Re: 10 Favorite Shows of the Aughties
December 19, 2009 at 03:32 PM UTC
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I am very blessed to have the opportunity to see shows and each of my "Top 11 of the '00s" have a story… So these are in chronological order:
1. Tool - Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC - May 20, 2001
After a loooong break due to lawsuits with labels etc, they played their first show at Hammerstein and debuted new material from Lateralus. I took the train up to New York and have never been so anxious before a show. I could feel my heart racing…. The last time I had seen them was 1996 at the Capitol Ballroom which was a heavenly experience and I had been waiting a long time for them to return.
2. United We Stand - RFK Stadium, DC - October 21, 2001
I worked for Clear Channel at the time and ended up working in the photographer's pit for the entire show. The organization of the day was absolutely terrible and was hosted by John Stamos?? huh. But, I got to see a laundry list of artists from a few feet away. Aerosmith, Backstreet Boys, James Brown, Train, Mariah Carey, Pink… the list goes on. Michael Jackson closed the show and he was the only one where photographers weren't allowed in the pit. I watched his crappy two songs from the RFK press box. I got home at 5am but it was totally worth it.
3. Sigur Ros - Lincoln Theater, DC - November 4, 2002
The first time I saw Sigur Ros. I went alone and was just fascinated at the beauty of the theater, the sound quality and how on-fire the band was. Their other shows have been amazing but there was something magical that night at the Lincoln.
4. Elbow - Brixton Academy, UK - February 19, 2004
I had seen Elbow open for Doves at the 9:30 Club in 2002. They absolutely outperformed Doves and quickly became one of my favorite bands. I was desperate to see them play again but sadly, it took them years to come back to the states. So…. I decided to go see them! I was planning a trip to the UK anyway and worked it around their show…. They played much of their material from "Asleep in the Back" and "Cast of Thousands" – They did a huge balloon drop during Grace Under Pressure which was so awesome. Finally, another UK band called Alfie opened up who were great. They have broken up since.
5. The Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center, DC - August 25, 2004
Polyphonic played a free show on the millenium stage which was held outdoors. The weather was perfect, the crowd was lively and the price was right. An awesome fun time overall!
6. Daniel Lanois - Carnegie Hall, NYC - February 3, 2006
Of course, producer of U2's most famous albums (Joshua Tree and Achtung Baby) but Lanois has an amazing solo discography and is one of the most proficent guitar players I've ever seen live. Lanois on slide guitar is a beautiful thing…. His drummer, Brian Blade, is a fantastic jazz drummer. Emmylou Harris was a surprise guest and sang three songs with Daniel.
7. David Gilmour - Rosemont Theater, IL - April 12, 2006
My all-time musical idol and probably the best show I've ever seen. My only other time seeing Pink Floyd was in 1994. My father and I made a pact in 1994 that no matter where they play, we would travel. After a long 12 year wait, it was time to travel to Chicago. My best friend and step-mother came as well. My first time in Chi-town; Greg and I went to a Cubs game and all of us toured downtown. We had 15th row seats in the theater. The first was set was Gilmours solo album with the second the "Greatest Hits" – Echoes tore the roof off that night; really the whole show did… I also got to see Richard Wright who sadly passed away two years ago. The show and the trip overall will be one of the most memorables events of my life.
8. Radiohead - Tower Theater, PA - June 1, 2006
Front row. Enough said! A Radiohead show is something special but to be able to converse with Ed O'Brien during the set is something totally different. The opening song was "You and Whose Army" and when Thom creeped his head from behind the piano, chills ran up and down my spine from beginning to end.
9. Elbow - 6th & I Synagogue, DC - April 27, 2008
Elbow is the only band to appear twice on my list. This was my first time seeing them since Brixton in 2004. Since seats are first come-first serve at the synagogue, I scoped out the venue at the Eels show a couple months earlier. I learned that under no circumstance should you sit on the sides or behind the pillars towards the bac. I arrived two hours before doors and got to hear soundcheck. After the doors opened, my friends and I got front row plastered right in front of Guy Garvey. The sound quality was spot-on and Elbow has a grace, smoothness and style that few others band have these days.
10. Coldplay - Verizon Center, DC - October 31, 2008
I was able to get 5th row floor tickets. Say what you want about Coldplay, but they put on an absolutely amazing show. I cooled on them after Parachutes but I really do like Viva la Vida; even if it's a Joe Satriani rip-off. haha. Chris Martin gets most of the attention but it was interesting to watch the other guys. A good arena spectacle is always fun.
11. Josh Tillman - 9:30 Club, DC - November 18, 2009
The drummer of Fleet Foxes played to a 100 people at an empty early show at the 9:30 Club but he and the band filled the room with a harder-edge sound than what I'm used to with him. The evening became spiritual for me and I was in a zone for the entire performance. Under-attended shows at 9:30 are like hidden gems. If the artist can just go with the vibe and capture the room, there is nothing better. That's what Josh did.
El Tee
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Re: 10 Favorite Shows of the Aughties
December 19, 2009 at 05:36 PM UTC
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Will add my dates later but you all probably know them:
Bob Dylan @ 930
Air @ 930
Glen Phillips 2 nights @ JJ
Teitur @ JJ
Swell Season @ 930
and Ryan Adams @ 930 RnR tour was pretty damn funny, but LiH tour gets a mention b/c it's the one time (other than recent SS show, see above) that I heard the club absolutely silent.
(during "Wonderwall" cover and it was pretty powerful.)
Oh, and I should list Ryan w/ the Cardinals show was frickin' amazing esp. Catherine Popper
HM: Bloc Party @ 930 (I just had fun)
sweetcell
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Re: 10 Favorite Shows of the Aughties
January 04, 2010 at 11:13 PM UTC
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