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jrpa
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 23, 2018 at 01:29 PM UTC #
Julian's America lifted its nearly decade-long embargo against Nissan and rolled out to Weezer/Pixies last night after finding two pit tickets on craigslist for $30 each. Paired with $20 access to the Dominion Lounge (seriously, how sleazy is it having multiple "bars" at a venue that are pay to enter), it was a pretty enjoyable evening. Pixies ripped through a set that was fantastic although seeing Paz do Kim's songs seemed a little weird. No Nimrod's Son or Velouria, but they were worth the ticket price alone.

Weezer, even if you hate their music, is an extremely fun set always and I thought their multiple stage dressings were cool. They certainly stick to the hits and even as a casual Weezer fan, I think I knew all but three songs. I looked at the setlists ahead of time and skipped the encore and was out of the parking lot in less than three minutes. Home in Richmond by 12:30.

The nickle and diming and drink prices are still beyond the pale but all and all, I did not hate being at Nissan Pavilion. I cannot believe I'm saying that.
bunnyman
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 23, 2018 at 02:00 PM UTC #
Julian, wrote:
Julian's America lifted its nearly decade-long embargo against Nissan and rolled out to Weezer/Pixies last night after finding two pit tickets on craigslist for $30 each. Paired with $20 access to the Dominion Lounge (seriously, how sleazy is it having multiple "bars" at a venue that are pay to enter), it was a pretty enjoyable evening. Pixies ripped through a set that was fantastic although seeing Paz do Kim's songs seemed a little weird. No Nimrod's Son or Velouria, but they were worth the ticket price alone.

Weezer, even if you hate their music, is an extremely fun set always and I thought their multiple stage dressings were cool. They certainly stick to the hits and even as a casual Weezer fan, I think I knew all but three songs. I looked at the setlists ahead of time and skipped the encore and was out of the parking lot in less than three minutes. Home in Richmond by 12:30.

The nickle and diming and drink prices are still beyond the pale but all and all, I did not hate being at Nissan Pavilion. I cannot believe I'm saying that.


One of the better reviews I've seen because I can actually hear that it was an awesome time. So, so happy that the Pixies were great. I wanted to go to this but the weather and distance were a bit prohibitive. That being said, I'm glad that it was a good show.
Yada
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 26, 2018 at 02:26 AM UTC #
The Gorge is hands down the most amazing outdoor music venue in the nation… maybe world? Unbelievable could be the proper description, it even made Red Rocks seem just ok.
TheREALHunter
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 26, 2018 at 11:34 AM UTC #
The sound at Sixth & I wasn't the best last night IMO but I thought Fantastic Negrito played a good show regardless, I'm glad he played "Dark Windows" which apparently he doesn't do too often.
challenged
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 26, 2018 at 01:39 PM UTC #
for Bagley:

high school friend Chris used to be in a band. he is friends with Gordon Gano.

Gordon invited him to sing a couple of songs with the femmes. friend posted on facebook that he was gonna be on stage with the femmes…i, of course, publicly on facebook asked for me plus 10, while privately telling him that i'll be there at the show, guest list or not. he texts me that he has me on the femmes guest list. i go to the show with a college friend (the owner of my dedicated free Anthem parking spot, another story).

we went to the box office to get my ticket and pass, and for my friend to purchase a ticket to the show, and an anthem stapher turned in an "extra" ticket. i said, "i would like an extra ticket," and she gave it to me, and i gave to my friend.

Chris texts me to videorecord the 3 songs he is singing on. i enjoy the femmes set and record the songs. Chris is funny and dances and sings and is happy as a clam in shit to be there.

after the femmes set we all meet up and go outside on the balcony so Chris can smoke. We are out there awhile, and end up missing the bunnies open with lipslikesugar, but we see the rest of the set which seems a little stiff (last night of 16 or so on this tour) but iconic and nostalgic and professional and transported us to the 1980s, while random people who recognize Chris take selfies with him and i take photos of "fans" and Chris.

After the bunnies, I put on my femmes after-show party wristband, and wait for around 10 minutes which Chris goes backstage. I am the only person in the venue with this wristband it seems. There is no party?

Chris comes down to get me and we literally wander the backstage hallways of the Anthem undisturbed until we find the bunnies dressing room and we hang with the band, mostly Will (original bunny guitarist) who is lovely and friendly and who Chris knows from the old days.

I gloriously plug my phone in, which was down to 9%. we all chat for awhile. bunnies guitar player asks us if any of us want this bottle of wine, and sure, I'll take a chateauneuf-du-pop for the road…phone got to around 30%.

Then we go to see Ian "Mac" in his dressing room and I get to meet Ian, handshake, "big fan" etc., and Chris and Ian sing vaudevillian python-esque pun-filled dirty songs, and re-live some epic shit that went down with them in Liverpool a million years ago . . . while the oxygen tank next to Ian's sofa tells us that we are all old as fuck, but still trying.

hutch
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 26, 2018 at 01:48 PM UTC #
Geez how sweet is that?!? Nicely played….

The Cutter (particularly the swelling finale) was transcendent…one of the more moving pieces of music I have heard…
BAGLEY
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 26, 2018 at 04:55 PM UTC #
Woah, Challenged that's some enchanted evening!  And a free item of concert memorabilia to add to your already vast collection, no less.  Oh, the stories you will tell.  You must be somewhere floating in the clouds….
Space Freely
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 26, 2018 at 05:12 PM UTC #
I'm just wondering what an oxygen tank is? Isn't that what cilmbers use when they're above 26,000 feet?
BAGLEY
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 26, 2018 at 05:25 PM UTC #
Space wrote:
I'm just wondering what an oxygen tank is? Isn't that what cilmbers use when they're above 26,000 feet?


Folks with pulmonary issues carry them around
beetsnotbeats
Joined: April 26, 2002 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 26, 2018 at 05:44 PM UTC #
Bagley wrote:
Space wrote:
I'm just wondering what an oxygen tank is? Isn't that what cilmbers use when they're above 26,000 feet?


Folks with pulmonary issues carry them around


Also people who are nearly 60 who sing for 2 hours several nights a week.
Space Freely
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 26, 2018 at 06:07 PM UTC #
Justin wrote:
Bagley wrote:
Space wrote:
I'm just wondering what an oxygen tank is? Isn't that what cilmbers use when they're above 26,000 feet?


Folks with pulmonary issues carry them around


Also people who are nearly 60 who sing for 2 hours several nights a week.


I didn't realize singing was such an exhausting activity. Does Willie use one?
Sidehatch
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 26, 2018 at 06:11 PM UTC #
VF/EatB

Fun show, VF's didn't sound that great until the second half for some reason
They did do a good job at making the songs that nobody knows fun
Ritchie left the bass to rock the  a xylophone for Gone Daddy Gone and at one point he even whipped out a conch shell.

I held her in my arms->American Music->Add it up was just a great way to end the set and sounded awesome
Challenged's friend was pretty funny up there
he kept doing spins that were comical (this gif is not him)

Echo had a great set list and and Will's guitar was just amazing
I thought Ian's voice was at sometimes great and sometime just lost in the din
He talked a ton between songs, but no one could understand him.  I think at one point I thought he said "Am I speaking French up here" when the audience didn't react to what he was saying
The have soo many good songs… but I kind wish we got people are strange instead of roadhouse blues (if they were going to do a doors cover they are known for)
Ending of the set was great with Killing moon (again Will's guitar sound was soo good) in to the Cutter

I didn't really love the Ocean Rain encore…personally Do It Clean would have been my pick

capacity was perfect IMO…place was filled, but lots of room to move around or jockey for a good spot on the floor
walkonbyeeeeeeeee
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 26, 2018 at 06:13 PM UTC #
that gif, is from the set of rupauls, drag race. 

gurl.
challenged
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 26, 2018 at 06:32 PM UTC #
Clarification:

When I said that "we all meet up," that was me and my college friend Bryan, and Chris and his friend Tom. I met absolutely zero violent femmes dudes. Gordon left straight after the femmes' set, and Chris is friends with Gordon, and Brian kind of keeps separate  house.



beetsnotbeats
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 26, 2018 at 06:57 PM UTC #
Space wrote:
Justin wrote:
Bagley wrote:
Space wrote:
I'm just wondering what an oxygen tank is? Isn't that what cilmbers use when they're above 26,000 feet?


Folks with pulmonary issues carry them around


Also people who are nearly 60 who sing for 2 hours several nights a week.


I didn't realize singing was such an exhausting activity. Does Willie use one?


Give it a try: sing or talk at 75-90dB for at least 45 minutes per hour for two hours.

Willie probably does. And it's not like they have to huff on it all the time offstage, just a few minutes to revive for post-party/loadout.
challenged
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 26, 2018 at 07:58 PM UTC #
Also, by request, for Bagley:

I enjoyed the jason isbell, HGM show at Wolf Tarp.
Hiss was fine, especially Phil Cook on guitar.  Set suffered from the largeness of the space, and the dampness messing with their guitars.
jason isbell and the 400 unit have great songs, a lot of energy, earnestness, and the benefit of jason's booming voice and lyrical terrifficness. "Ohio" was a well-done and well-received cover.
Bagley was a decent show-companion, bought me pizza and a beer, made good conversation, caught me up on the family, etc.
Unfortunately, he failed to introduce me to Ian McCulloch at this show; so the show, and the show companion, kind of pale in comparison to last night's show.  Try harder.  8)

ALSO - WolfTrap does stress me out. I want to stand up, show my appreciation, get into the show more. But, I feel that I will be provoking a riot.  ALSO 2:  the lower orchestra rows having no middle aisle; jeesh.

Okay, off to Nats Park.


jrpa
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 26, 2018 at 08:25 PM UTC #
challenged wrote:
ALSO 2:  the lower orchestra rows having no middle aisle; jeesh
This always weirds me out. I never thought I'd have the concern "but what if there's a fire" at an open-air venue, but this is where I am as a person.
beetsnotbeats
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 26, 2018 at 08:46 PM UTC #
Julian, wrote:
challenged wrote:
ALSO 2:  the lower orchestra rows having no middle aisle; jeesh
This always weirds me out. I never thought I'd have the concern "but what if there's a fire" at an open-air venue, but this is where I am as a person.


Especially a place with a history of actually burning down.
BAGLEY
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 26, 2018 at 08:48 PM UTC #
challenged wrote:
Also, by request, for Bagley:




Ha! Not that you usually need much provocation.

My two cents:  HGM is one of those acts whose studio recordings do not do him justice. Live, however, he and his band deliver!
AnalogFossa
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Re: Post Show Banter >>>> July 27, 2018 at 02:19 PM UTC #
Radiohead's show in Pittsburgh was great. Surprising to hear they haven't played there since '97. Good 25 songs and nice to hear Spectre live.
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