Post Show Banter >>>>

I'm wondering why they are so popular….that's what I mean…is it the hot lady?

Yada wrote:

Vas wrote:
Khruangbin?  What's the big deal about this band?  Sure, there's a hot lady swinging her hips from side to side, but their music is pretty repetitive.

I'm not sure there is a big deal? And my guess, they'll be gone in a few short years, I guess they're just riding the tide of success while they can… But yeah, dat bass player doh.

Yada wrote:

Vas wrote:
Khruangbin?  What's the big deal about this band?  Sure, there's a hot lady swinging her hips from side to side, but their music is pretty repetitive.

I'm not sure there is a big deal? And my guess, they'll be gone in a few short years, I guess they're just riding the tide of success while they can… But yeah, dat bass player doh.

another one sporting a 'nudie'

Vas wrote:
I'm wondering why they are so popular….that's what I mean…is it the hot lady?

Yada wrote:

Vas wrote:
Khruangbin?  What's the big deal about this band?  Sure, there's a hot lady swinging her hips from side to side, but their music is pretty repetitive.

I'm not sure there is a big deal? And my guess, they'll be gone in a few short years, I guess they're just riding the tide of success while they can… But yeah, dat bass player doh.

I think they have a cool unique sound which was the initial interest a few years ago… having eye candy + a killer band helps though. I can't think of any other band(s) that have their sound, so they're riding out a niche IMO. Do I listen to them daily or even often, no… but their sound is interesting and I think they're worth checking out. I've seen them a few times though and doubt I'll go again unless they play a festival or something.

Vas wrote:
Khruangbin?  What's the big deal about this band?  Sure, there's a hot lady swinging her hips from side to side, but their music is pretty repetitive.

This was one of my wife's complaints about Phosphorescent, except she said the music was delivered by "ugly people she didn't want to look at."

Must say your wife is quite the charmer

hutch wrote:
Must say your wife is quite the charmer

Meh, she was just in one of her foul moods. I'm sure it happens to many working moms who usually fall asleep from exhaustion at 10pm but instead try to go to a show on a weeknight.

Space wrote:

Vas wrote:
Khruangbin?  What's the big deal about this band?  Sure, there's a hot lady swinging her hips from side to side, but their music is pretty repetitive.

This was one of my wife's complaints about Phosphorescent, except she said the music was delivered by "ugly people she didn't want to look at."

probably should have gone to Khruangbin instead

Smocking wrote:

Space wrote:

Vas wrote:
Khruangbin?  What's the big deal about this band?  Sure, there's a hot lady swinging her hips from side to side, but their music is pretty repetitive.

This was one of my wife's complaints about Phosphorescent, except she said the music was delivered by "ugly people she didn't want to look at."

probably should have gone to Khruangbin instead

Or Charlie Puth. She did say that one of the songs were as good as a Charlie Puth song. She also wanted to know why I don't listen to music normal people listen to with songs about being horny and wanting to fuck.

Space wrote:
She also wanted to know why I don't listen to music normal people listen to with songs about being horny and wanting to fuck.

you'd think by now she'd realize you are not a normal person

Smocking wrote:

Space wrote:
She also wanted to know why I don't listen to music normal people listen to with songs about being horny and wanting to fuck.

you'd think by now she'd realize you are not a normal person

Hell, you know it and you've never even met me!

Space wrote:

Smocking wrote:

Space wrote:
She also wanted to know why I don't listen to music normal people listen to with songs about being horny and wanting to fuck.

you'd think by now she'd realize you are not a normal person

Hell, you know it and you've never even met me!

bordie self-actualization!

Mid show banter edition: got a free ticket to mumford and sons. Dude just said their first show waa at the birchmere, but more people came for the food than to see them play.

(question for jules: is this an acceptable moment to bring up the "we're through the looking glass here, people!" thing?)

sweetcell wrote:
(question for jules: is this an acceptable moment to bring up the "we're through the looking glass here, people!" thing?)

Oh yeah. Let it fly.

I thought Mumford & Sons were good.  Nice, U2- or Coldplay-style use of the space.  Marcus Mumford has a terrific voice.  Underrated band in certain circles.

Last night's show at blackcat backroom: Clear Channel, Bad Moves, Hammered Hulls, was really fun.
Clear Channel, is not readily describable, but is a funky punk mix of craziness.
Bad Moves is sublime power pop, extremely catchy, some commonality with Ex Hex, but maybe "sweeter" vocals, and all 4 members sing. Probably my favorite new band (to me) of 2018.
Hammered Hulls was great, better than I expected straight ahead punk guitars and rhythm with Alec MacKaye mumbling vocals and stumbling around the stage.
It was Ahmad's birthday, and the club brought out a cake for him and the crowd sang HB to him. Bobby Boils (Bagley look-alike) was in the house and we got to chat. I explained a lot about music and how to better position it on NPR to him.
Last show for me at the backroom.

Vegas Trip:
Puddles Pity Party –  :D :D :D :D
Van Morrisson –  :D :D :D :)
Doug Benson DLM taping:  8) 8) 8) 8)

Sharon Van Etten was fun at the Club last night.  My partner is short, so for the first time ever I went to the balcony.  Definitely a different experience not to have the crowd energy.  The main set really flew by and I could have had another 30 minutes when it was over.  A good mix of new and old stuff, which I appreciated, because I've only gotten through the new record a couple of times so far. Solid, fun night, but not spectacular.

gavroche wrote:
Sharon Van Etten was fun at the Club last night.  My partner is short, so for the first time ever I went to the balcony.  Definitely a different experience not to have the crowd energy.  The main set really flew by and I could have had another 30 minutes when it was over.  A good mix of new and old stuff, which I appreciated, because I've only gotten through the new record a couple of times so far. Solid, fun night, but not spectacular.

I thought she sounded like a freed artist. My husband did not have the same opinion.

I enjoyed the show, but synthy-darkness is not my favorite type of music. Bagley wasn't feeling it either. I think both of us preferred the opener.