Got into town late last night and missed the opener. I see they're apparently opening for Teenage Fanclub as well. Were they worth seeing?
Post Show Banter >>>>
Television is in the running for best sounding show of the year for me. I was a bit worried going in, as 930 Club has this amazing sound system but sometimes they can go a bit overboard on the bass; to the point where it drowns out almost all other frequencies. I probably have attended 8 shows at the Club this year, and half were bassy messes in regards to sound. Not an issue for Television. It was clear and you could hear every note from both guitars, bass, and the drums. It was probably the best sounding set that I have heard since Slowdive played the Club. I went in with very little exposure to their music, and had only listened to Marquee Moon once, so it was fun hearing essentially new to me songs (I sometimes listen to a band and their catalog leading up to a show and sometimes go to it with fresh ears; both experiences are fun). Since I do not really know their music I cant comment on song selection but what they did play, I enjoyed.
jeffml wrote:
Great show. Prob best set list I've seen since my 1st show in 1980. I was 2 deep in the pit center stage.blipvurt wrote:
Springsteen was excellent. "Lost in the Flood" was incredible to see/hear. Also "American Skin:41 Shots" was the most chilling and grand protest song performance I've ever seen.
really enjoyed this show last week. tempted to see it again in Philly…
killsaly wrote:
Television is in the running for best sounding show of the year for me. I was a bit worried going in, as 930 Club has this amazing sound system but sometimes they can go a bit overboard on the bass; to the point where it drowns out almost all other frequencies. I probably have attended 8 shows at the Club this year, and half were bassy messes in regards to sound. Not an issue for Television. It was clear and you could hear every note from both guitars, bass, and the drums. It was probably the best sounding set that I have heard since Slowdive played the Club. I went in with very little exposure to their music, and had only listened to Marquee Moon once, so it was fun hearing essentially new to me songs (I sometimes listen to a band and their catalog leading up to a show and sometimes go to it with fresh ears; both experiences are fun). Since I do not really know their music I cant comment on song selection but what they did play, I enjoyed.
That Slowdive show was one of the best-sounding concerts I've ever seen.
bearman wrote:
That Slowdive show was one of the best-sounding concerts I've ever seen.
I wish I knew about these things ahead of time so I'd know which shows to go to.
A Giant Dog was/were amazing at Metro Gallery Saturday Night.
Ian MacKaye last night at Heart/Jett/Cheap Trick
Did anyone go to Peaches?
Deadhead wrote:
Ian MacKaye last night at Heart/Jett/Cheap Trick
what did he have to say?
cheap trick and joan were terrific as usual.
bailed after "magic man" and was home in 15.
dyecraig wrote:Deadhead wrote:
Ian MacKaye last night at Heart/Jett/Cheap Trick
what did he have to say?
cheap trick and joan were terrific as usual.
bailed after "magic man" and was home in 15.
I wasn't there….I heard from Mrs Deadhead that one of the "Blackhearts" gave a shout out to him being there….
The Specials were absolutely fantastic the other night.
dyecraig wrote:
cheap trick and joan were terrific as usual.
bailed after "magic man" and was home in 15.
that was totally my plan too and a little bummed I missed it
I had a ride lined up and started drinking early in the afternoon
at 6PM I called my ride, who said "oh that's tonight I can't make it"
I should have lined a ride up with someone else
^ daytime drinking, every time. ;)
there was a slight crowd murmur of name recognition when joan's keyboard player mentioned ian and joe lally in the house, but it could have been just inebriation talking.
i imagine joan did not send a limo for them and they had to trek out there on their own.
what fun!
there was a slight crowd murmur of name recognition when joan's keyboard player mentioned ian and joe lally in the house, but it could have been just inebriation talking.
i imagine joan did not send a limo for them and they had to trek out there on their own.
what fun!
Echo and the Bunnymen put on a great show. Borh Ian McCulloch's voice and Will Sergeant's guitar still sound great.
Also saw Springsteen in Philly. Another epic set list and show. Also clocked in at over 4 hours.
Also saw Springsteen in Philly. Another epic set list and show. Also clocked in at over 4 hours.
I thought that Echo show was one of the best they've ever done, and I've seen many…probably close to 20 or so. The sound was amazing.
despite some technical glitches, Julien Baker put on a great set
Really was hamming up with the crowd "It's OK for it Not to be OK"
Thanks Clallanged for scoring one of the last 10 tickets for me
Was good catching up on board lore and talking about LongGuyland
Really was hamming up with the crowd "It's OK for it Not to be OK"
Thanks Clallanged for scoring one of the last 10 tickets for me
Was good catching up on board lore and talking about LongGuyland
Funny, I just clicked on this thread to comment on her Richmond in-store appearance on Sunday which I only knew about because Sidehatch posted it.
Well, let me say it was supposed to be an in-store. Deep Groove could maybe hold 40 people on a good day and by the time I got there at 1:30 with some friends, it was solidly 100 people queued up outside. The quick decision was made that she'd play in the alley next door and went out there. In Richmond fashion, it was one of those weird alleys we seem to have where the alley starts at the same level as the road and then descends 20 feet before coming back up at the other end of the block making sort of a valley.
By 2, there was easily 250 people out there and basically every indie band in Richmond had someone in attendance. We turned up sitting on the ground next to Miss Lucy Dacus who was holding court like she owned the place. Julien finally showed up about 2:10 and came down the back side of the alley which made people up on the street who really couldn't see realize, hey wait there's a backway into this which then resulted in both sides of the alley basically being jam packed and her surrounded on both sides with maybe 3-4 feet in any direction to the closest person by the end of the first song (Sprained Ankle). She was obviously a little freaked out by this and kept saying she really didn't know what "direction" to face which was an obvious indication "hey, maybe back the fuck up" that none of the VCU chucklehead kids seemed to get.
She played 4 songs off the first LP, and told a quick story about recording it in Richmond and 2 new tracks. By about 2:30-2:40, the police started showing up because I guess behind me people were queuing into the street. She wasn't using a sound system (just acoustic and the natural acoustics of being in a ravine) and someone signaled to her she needed call it a day. She decided to play one more which was Rejoice which ended with her literally in tears by the end and got a big ovation and two big burly guys pushed in and basically escorted her threw the throng of people that no one really accounted for. It was probably the best song I have ever heard played at 2pm on a Sunday in an alley, a title I'm not sure will soon be challenged.
Her voice is phenomenal live. I always assumed she did multiple vocal takes for the record but clearly no, I was wrong. All and all it was a great time and I'd love to see her in a legit venue. The fact she's just mousey, 4'10" 85lbs soppy wet adorable only added to the greatness. I will try and post some photos/videos later in the day from the first half of it but once the crowd started to swell, I got a little claustrophobic and was more watching to see if things were going to go bad.
All and all, a worthy addition to a Sunday Funday. Wish the record store had mimosas though.
Well, let me say it was supposed to be an in-store. Deep Groove could maybe hold 40 people on a good day and by the time I got there at 1:30 with some friends, it was solidly 100 people queued up outside. The quick decision was made that she'd play in the alley next door and went out there. In Richmond fashion, it was one of those weird alleys we seem to have where the alley starts at the same level as the road and then descends 20 feet before coming back up at the other end of the block making sort of a valley.
By 2, there was easily 250 people out there and basically every indie band in Richmond had someone in attendance. We turned up sitting on the ground next to Miss Lucy Dacus who was holding court like she owned the place. Julien finally showed up about 2:10 and came down the back side of the alley which made people up on the street who really couldn't see realize, hey wait there's a backway into this which then resulted in both sides of the alley basically being jam packed and her surrounded on both sides with maybe 3-4 feet in any direction to the closest person by the end of the first song (Sprained Ankle). She was obviously a little freaked out by this and kept saying she really didn't know what "direction" to face which was an obvious indication "hey, maybe back the fuck up" that none of the VCU chucklehead kids seemed to get.
She played 4 songs off the first LP, and told a quick story about recording it in Richmond and 2 new tracks. By about 2:30-2:40, the police started showing up because I guess behind me people were queuing into the street. She wasn't using a sound system (just acoustic and the natural acoustics of being in a ravine) and someone signaled to her she needed call it a day. She decided to play one more which was Rejoice which ended with her literally in tears by the end and got a big ovation and two big burly guys pushed in and basically escorted her threw the throng of people that no one really accounted for. It was probably the best song I have ever heard played at 2pm on a Sunday in an alley, a title I'm not sure will soon be challenged.
Her voice is phenomenal live. I always assumed she did multiple vocal takes for the record but clearly no, I was wrong. All and all it was a great time and I'd love to see her in a legit venue. The fact she's just mousey, 4'10" 85lbs soppy wet adorable only added to the greatness. I will try and post some photos/videos later in the day from the first half of it but once the crowd started to swell, I got a little claustrophobic and was more watching to see if things were going to go bad.
All and all, a worthy addition to a Sunday Funday. Wish the record store had mimosas though.
Thanks to Sidehatch for spreading the gospel of Julien Baker. Intense, compelling songs; tiny person. An unexpectedly large amount of tall dudes in attendance.
Also really enjoyed the opener; Grayling.
Started the evening at KramerBooks for the Franz Nicolay book event. Engaging storyteller. Read from the book and played a couple of songs too. Met up with some unifiedscenesters.
Also really enjoyed the opener; Grayling.
Started the evening at KramerBooks for the Franz Nicolay book event. Engaging storyteller. Read from the book and played a couple of songs too. Met up with some unifiedscenesters.
Hey Hutch, when you were conducting your chemistry experiment with Lucinda, did you ax her when is she coming back to DC?
Car Seat Headrest were a lot of fun live. I can see big things for them. The Ottobar was packed and I was able to grab a spot near the front; almost everyone I could see was singing along to every song. They did the loud quiet dynamic well, and reminded me of a throwback to the 90s. I would not be surprised if their next tour they hit up the 930 Club and sell it out. I had only listened to the new record once, and I would have probably skipped last night, but am glad I went, I am now a fan.