Post Show Banter >>>>

Bagley wrote:
Did anyone, by chance, ask Watt what ex-Firehose  dudes George (also Minuteman) and Ed were up to these days and if there was any hope for a reunion?

didn't ask…but there is hope…not sure tho
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/mike-watt-on-the-firehose-reunion-20120130

Thought that the Pixies show was excellent…David Lovering's drumming is probably better now than it ever has been. Hoping to make it back for tonight.

Couldn't help but think how great the drums were last night as well. Band was so tight. They blasted through their set. Felt like they played 40 songs in an hour and a half. So much fun.

Enjoyed Pixies Night 1.
Thought the Baltimore show was better; but cannot explain why.
Anyone notice distractingly-scantily-clad ladies in the lower level stage-side, stage-left box?
The poster for Night 1 was awesome though.

Was the new bassist allowed to rock out?  ;D

Vas wrote:
Was the new bassist allowed to rock out?  ;D

I love Kim Deal, but I'm trying to be objective when I say this…I think Paz is a better musician. Kim is unique. She cannot be replaced…but Paz's grooves are pretty freakin' solid. I preferred Kim's vocals more. But I like Paz's playing better. Maybe that sounds odd, but I think it's interesting to see how she has settled into her role very well.

I ended up going the second night of the Pixies too. Black Francis has a special mic set up to call out what he wants to play…there's no actual setlist, they just go out and play what he feels like, in the order he determines. I must say, it's a breath of fresh air to see a band keep things interesting and varied. There were more new songs last night, but they also did almost all of "Come on Pilgrim", which was great, as well as tunes like "Havalina" and "Velouria". As always, a huge thank you to the 9:30 staff that were there to make it a memorable and fantastic evening. Sometimes it's easy to take for granted that we've got Seth and IMP, but he's got the finest folks working for him. Oh, and for what it's worth, the ending of "Into the White" where they filled the ENTIRE venue with fog so you can't see the band, then they just disappear is pretty freakin' cool. I loved that and it was even better the second night…plus the fire department didn't have to show up because the smoke alarm got tripped.

I was thinking that they just went up and did the "spur of the moment" sets. I had read the setlist from a couple nights before and saw they switched the songs up, but seeing them live and how they would just rip through songs I figured they might just be calling them up on stage. That's so cool. I love bands that switch it up.

Whores was fucking awesome at Dc9. They are back in July at Ottobar. I highly suggest catching them if anyone has a chance. Heavy as fuck.

I'm a huge Kim Deal fan and I just have trouble with the idea of seeing this show but I'm beginning to come around to it and maybe next go around I'll go……. I would still enjoy the show and Paz is great..

I'm trying to think whether I'm being inconsistent.. when I compare it to New Order.. I guess the difference is that Peter Hook just whines nonstop and is a total dick about it whereas Kim is as cool as Kim Deal…

bearman wrote:
Black Francis has a special mic set up to call out what he wants to play…

That's a "talkback" mic, used by bandleaders for exactly as you describe. Questlove has one on the Tonight Show. Paul Schaffer had one just behind him. You rarely see them use those mics because they usually only use them off camera. When I saw a taping of Letterman, Schaffer used that mic a lot.

hutch wrote:
I'm a huge Kim Deal fan and I just have trouble with the idea of seeing this show but I'm beginning to come around to it and maybe next go around I'll go……. I would still enjoy the show and Paz is great..

I'm trying to think whether I'm being inconsistent.. when I compare it to New Order.. I guess the difference is that Peter Hook just whines nonstop and is a total dick about it whereas Kim is as cool as Kim Deal…

I understand Hutch…funny though, I'm about as big a Pixies fan as there is, and I'm still content to see them with Paz. She's really grown on me. I think she must feel more comfortable with her role and she can play the hell out of her bass. I don't know if that has anything to do with Lovering's drumming, but as a rhythm section they can raise hell. I loved watching them. His drumming during "Tame" on night 1 was some of the best I've ever seen him do.

Pleasantly surprised with the opener for Real Estate Tuesday night-  Frankie Comsos.  She (Greta) reminded me of Waxahatchee but with more energy and zest.  She seemed genuinely honored to be opening for RE…. They're headlining a  sold out  Ottobar tonight.

Caught the Make-Up on Saturday at the BlackCat.  Ian has never had any vocal range.  It didn't bother me in Nation of Ulysses but has always kind of killed the Make-Up for me musically.  Live though, they are still a blast.  Everything from the polyester gold suites to the crowd banter was a blast.

Pretty sure Azanghal was there and that Ian surprised him a little bit by entering the crowd above him. 

I could use a Nation of Ulysses reunion right about now though.

Bagley wrote:
Pleasantly surprised with the opener for Real Estate Tuesday night-  Frankie Comsos.  She (Greta) reminded me of Waxahatchee but with more energy and zest.  She seemed genuinely honored to be opening for RE…. They're headlining a  sold out  Ottobar tonight.

How was the Real Estate show? I caught it in Philly…was slightly underwhelmed. I love their records and I just don't get the same vibe from their music in a live setting. Plus, I'm not sure I loved the song selection. They have so many good tunes they didn't perform.

How were Tyvek?  Probably the best band on that bill.

gavroche wrote:
Caught the Make-Up on Saturday at the BlackCat.  Ian has never had any vocal range.  It didn't bother me in Nation of Ulysses but has always kind of killed the Make-Up for me musically.  Live though, they are still a blast.  Everything from the polyester gold suites to the crowd banter was a blast.

Pretty sure Azanghal was there and that Ian surprised him a little bit by entering the crowd above him. 

I could use a Nation of Ulysses reunion right about now though.

bearman wrote:

Bagley wrote:
Pleasantly surprised with the opener for Real Estate Tuesday night-  Frankie Comsos.  She (Greta) reminded me of Waxahatchee but with more energy and zest.  She seemed genuinely honored to be opening for RE…. They're headlining a  sold out  Ottobar tonight.

How was the Real Estate show? I caught it in Philly…was slightly underwhelmed. I love their records and I just don't get the same vibe from their music in a live setting. Plus, I'm not sure I loved the song selection. They have so many good tunes they didn't perform.

I hear ya Bearman.  Talking Backwards was the only song that came alive for me. I saw them once before, in an outdoor setting and they seemed more engrossed. They're like a vapid version of the Feelies.  Soft, a little too pleasant, MOR…..  Honestly, I was so impressed with Frankie Cosmos,  Real Estate was nothing but a letdown.  Did you catch them in Philly?

Bagley wrote:

bearman wrote:

Bagley wrote:
Pleasantly surprised with the opener for Real Estate Tuesday night-  Frankie Comsos.  She (Greta) reminded me of Waxahatchee but with more energy and zest.  She seemed genuinely honored to be opening for RE…. They're headlining a  sold out  Ottobar tonight.

How was the Real Estate show? I caught it in Philly…was slightly underwhelmed. I love their records and I just don't get the same vibe from their music in a live setting. Plus, I'm not sure I loved the song selection. They have so many good tunes they didn't perform.

I hear ya Bearman.  Talking Backwards was the only song that came alive for me. I saw them once before, in an outdoor setting and they seemed more engrossed. They're like a vapid version of the Feelies.  Soft, a little too pleasant, MOR…..  Honestly, I was so impressed with Frankie Cosmos,  Real Estate was nothing but a letdown.  Did you catch them in Philly?

I did, and agree with you 1000%. I'm so glad it wasn't just me. And I really, really like them. "Atlas" and "Days" are phenomenal records. But that magic isn't there in a live setting. I guess what annoyed me is that there are SO many songs that they could have played that would have made it a more pleasant experience, and they neglected them. Is it that hard to ask fans what they enjoy hearing, and altering the setlist a bit accordingly? It's almost like they don't even know what their identity as a band is. And four LPs in, that's not a good sign.

bearman wrote:

Bagley wrote:

bearman wrote:

Bagley wrote:
Pleasantly surprised with the opener for Real Estate Tuesday night-  Frankie Comsos.  She (Greta) reminded me of Waxahatchee but with more energy and zest.  She seemed genuinely honored to be opening for RE…. They're headlining a  sold out  Ottobar tonight.

How was the Real Estate show? I caught it in Philly…was slightly underwhelmed. I love their records and I just don't get the same vibe from their music in a live setting. Plus, I'm not sure I loved the song selection. They have so many good tunes they didn't perform.

I hear ya Bearman.  Talking Backwards was the only song that came alive for me. I saw them once before, in an outdoor setting and they seemed more engrossed. They're like a vapid version of the Feelies.  Soft, a little too pleasant, MOR…..  Honestly, I was so impressed with Frankie Cosmos,  Real Estate was nothing but a letdown.  Did you catch them in Philly?

I did, and agree with you 1000%. I'm so glad it wasn't just me. And I really, really like them. "Atlas" and "Days" are phenomenal records. But that magic isn't there in a live setting. I guess what annoyed me is that there are SO many songs that they could have played that would have made it a more pleasant experience, and they neglected them. Is it that hard to ask fans what they enjoy hearing, and altering the setlist a bit accordingly? It's almost like they don't even know what their identity as a band is. And four LPs in, that's not a good sign.

My assumption is they're touring on behalf of their new album, which is a snoozer… So I'm not surprised the show fell flat. I've seen them once at the Black Cat circa 2009 or 10 and it was a great show, but they primarly played their self titled album which is perfection.

Also, Ducktails dude leaving the band probably doesn't help much.

why do so many bands want to record snoozers??'


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