Post Show Banter >>>>

Nobel wrote:

Got wrote:
I thought doors were at 7, but drove straight from baltimore after work.  Got there around 6:55 and walked right in.

curious what you did to kill 125 minutes…
probably could have given us a scene report of all the bathroom faucets. I think there is a lot of interest in know which ones have the most reliable

You'd still be creating your Eventbrite account brah

So does nobody read the emails saying show starts at 8 and there is no opener?

Sounds like most people showed up after 730?

sunday shows have been canceled.

rich_WDC wrote:
Show is there only through Sunday and I'm sure there are deals out there.

hutch wrote:
So does nobody read the emails saying show starts at 8 and there is no opener?

Sounds like most people showed up after 730?

And did the show start at 8?

It might have if everyone had read the email?  ;D

Anthem has a set number of doors and security measures

A GA sold out show without an opener is tough

As i sobbed earlier I was not there..I hear Lucinda was great though

So the Anthem has decided to punish those who read the emails and follow directions in favor of the slobs who cant get their shit together? In that case, I'm never gonna show up on time again!

Oh I didn’t say that…I work at doors sometimes…just appreciate the feedback

grateful wrote:In that case, I'm never gonna show up on time again!

so would your SO argue you were never doing that in the first place…

rogue wrote:

grateful wrote:In that case, I'm never gonna show up on time again!

so would your SO argue you were never doing that in the first place…

You must be thinking of Space, who still brings his SO.

bob mould
will johnson
city winery

show was good, venue is nicely appointed.
they have beyond burgers and bob mould labeled wine.

bearman in attendance. apparantly, he's been on tv a lot lately, but not this board.

Massive Attack was great on Tuesday. Bob Mould on Wednesday was pretty good too. Ride is coming up in Asheville tomorrow night. Busy week for me!

How was Lizzo?

So much fun. I don't think I've ever heard a crowd cheer for an artist like that ever. She is not to be missed.

My daughter, all of 14 months, dances the hardest to Lizzo and I can't get enough of it.  The diaper bump booty shake to Truth Hurts nearly brings a tear to my eye… 

GWAR at Ramshead Live- 1st time seeing them.  Always wanted to see them just 1 time.  It was sensory overload but between the band and the crowd, it was very enjoyable.  Luckily I positioned myself by the sound board and had minimal amount of liquid sprayed my way.

Psychedelic Furs at Soundstage - I know understand some of the criticism from the Silver Spring show back in the summer.  Some songs just were too slow.  That being said, it was nice to hear those songs live again and see the band (note-I was comped tix and VIP seating so that made it more enjoyable than if I had paid and had to stand with the common folk).

jeffml wrote:
GWAR at Ramshead Live

We probably would have covered the costs for that had you digitally document it for us….

jeffml wrote:
GWAR at…  Luckily I positioned myself by the sound board and had minimal amount of liquid sprayed my way.

Umm…isn't that the reason for going to a GWAR! show?
it should be on everyone's bucket list to get one GWAR! show in, glad to hear they are still delivering it

The Jade Bird show at 930 on Saturday was fun. We won tix, so that was good, and my GF is recently post foot surgery, so 930 set us up with seating in the VIP level upstairs dead-center, which was nice. Show was good, she's a clever songwriter, and animated performer, and she covered radiohead and blondie to augment her relative lack of material. This was an early show, so I think we were out of there by around 9pm.

challanged wrote:
d my GF is recently post foot surgery, so 930 set us up with seating in the VIP level upstairs dead-center, which was nice.

Pro-tip!

PSA: This review will contain spoilers for the upcoming Sturgill Simpson show at the Black Cat. 

tldr version: Sturgill continues to do what he wants, when he wants, where he wants.  If you don't care for the new album or his new sound, sell your tickets now.  If you looked at the set list and are expecting even the inkling of a country show, sell your tickets now.  This tour is 111% a rock and roll show, and it was awesome!  Ear plugs are for the weak, but The Brand was quite pleased that I recommended she bring a pair with her.

It's also a charity show, and all the proceeds including the merch, go to the Special Forces Foundation for fallen soldiers, so there's that.

He and the band play the entire new Sound and Fury southern rock inspired album all the way through, in order, to start the show so give that a listen prior.  I would even recommend watching the Netflix Anime release that came out with the new album - anime is not my thing, and at parts it seemed unnecessarily violent and sexist, but there's a nice female empowerment turn and the credits help explain some plot holes, which apparently is par for the course when it comes to anime (or so I was told).  I doubt I watch it again, but it did help put all the story in the lyrics of the new album together.

Knowing that he shocked a few people with his rock opening, he tried to play a song "for the ladies" out of order and failed miserably, not once, but twice.  That was of course, The Promise and he apologized and said "I guess you'll have to get married again" which was no doubt directed at me and The Brand as it was our anniversary and The Promise was our first dance.  Clever bastard, that Sturgill.

So he decided to get back on script and play the set list as it was predetermined, with a mix of songs from High Top, Metamodern and Sailor's Guide, with a few covers mixed in (Willie Nelson being the most recognizable).  However, ALL of these songs were played with his new rock sound - there wasn't a lick of country, not even an acoustic guitar.  I absolutely loved it and The Brand did not (I'll share her thoughts later).  They jammed a lot and just rolled into the next song often, which was fine with me. 

Nearing the two hour mark, they went back and did The Promise, again for the ladies, but this time getting it right, but also making it a new version (I think he called it a swing version or something like that) which was nice, and then hit the highlight for me which was ripping through Call to Arms, which was apropos given the charity, but he infused T-Rex's The Motivator into it, and it just shredded.  Hard to leave after that and not be super pumped up!

As I mentioned it was awesome for me, but The Brand, being of the country ilk, did not.  Her thoughts: (1) why didn't he sing more?  He has a great voice. (2) was it so loud because the venue is so small?  (3) Miles was looking super cute (4) That version of The Promise was the best she's ever heard, but wished he had played the rest of his older songs like they are on the albums.

Enjoy Monday!