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The Mountain Goats put on a stellar show. John told the story of their plans for this tour, which would have begun at the 9:30 club with a surprise album drop. He never did explain how they wound up at the Fillmore…

excontradiction wrote:
The Mountain Goats put on a stellar show. John told the story of their plans for this tour, which would have begun at the 9:30 club with a surprise album drop. He never did explain how they wound up at the Fillmore…

Pretty sure the answer to that is - 2 nights of Idles at 930.

I loved The Mountain Goats show at Fillmore. Jon's drumming on Heel Turn 2 in and of itself was worth the price of admission and the hypothermia: venue temperature, maybe 60 degrees.

challenged wrote: the hypothermia: venue temperature, maybe 60 degrees.

Hmm new data point we should probably be tracking

Sidehatch wrote:

challenged wrote: the hypothermia: venue temperature, maybe 60 degrees.

Hmm new data point we should probably be tracking

I've probably been to the Fillmore less than five times in a decade, but can confirm and actually appreciate the chilly venue TBH. Would prefer to be chilled than sweating.

probably an unpopular opinion, but I prefer Mountain Goats solo vs full band.  He did play a full solo show in Wilmington recently :/

excontradiction wrote:
The Mountain Goats put on a stellar show. John told the story of their plans for this tour, which would have begun at the 9:30 club with a surprise album drop. He never did explain how they wound up at the Fillmore…

Vas wrote:
probably an unpopular opinion, but I prefer Mountain Goats solo vs full band.  He did play a full solo show in Wilmington recently :/

excontradiction wrote:
The Mountain Goats put on a stellar show. John told the story of their plans for this tour, which would have begun at the 9:30 club with a surprise album drop. He never did explain how they wound up at the Fillmore…

Different experience entirely, but yes, a solo Mountain Goats show is amazing. I was disappointed the solo tour didn't come through DC.

Black Midi was fun and chaotic and weird. Three notes: 1. started late; 2. the opener was Black Midi under another name playing 3 blues-tinged songs whilst leader Geordie seemed unhappy; 3. at merch they had a $45 Baltimore specific T-Shirt.

So GBV last night at Ottobar.  I was up on the rail stage right (or left as I don't know which side is which).  Fun show, great set list, 54 songs in 2 hours 45 minutes.  I thought some songs were a drunkin mess (especially as night wore on) but most songs were pretty damn tight.  The strange thing was the encore set was very tight and exceptional.

Anyway as usual, a fun time at GBV, Bob and the band were entertaining and fun.  Hopefully they come back in spring.

Bob did mention they are working on 3 new albums for next year and even gave us the album titles (which I can't remember)  I'm assuming he was being serious.

jeffml wrote:
Bob did mention they are working on 3 new albums for next year and even gave us the album titles (which I can't remember)  I'm assuming he was being serious.

I think he was being serious on the 3 new albums…I think he was being less serious about the titles…but who knows

how many high kicks?  at his age probably none?

Dude…he had hip replacement surgery

sorry I didn't know.  :-[

Starsky wrote:
Dude…he had hip replacement surgery

It’s ok


Just makes me sad


I think all the basketball he played caught up with him…

Vas wrote:
how many high kicks?  at his age probably none?

I counted 3

I loved the GBV show on Friday night. Bagley secured us old codgers actual seats! WOW, thanks. From that vantage point I could see the setlist, which helped me understand where there was no chance I knew all of the songs. The setlist was great. Stand out for me was definitely "Cut-Out Witch." I counted Bob having 5 Miller Lites and maybe 1/3rd of a bottle of Cuervo.

Sunday night's Dimmer Twins show was also excellent. Preschool in Cockeysville, MD hosts them once every few years it seems. Maybe 10 minutes from my house, so easy. 

challenged wrote:
I loved the GBV show on Friday night. Bagley secured us old codgers actual seats! WOW, thanks. From that vantage point I could see the setlist, which helped me understand where there was no chance I knew all of the songs. The setlist was great. Stand out for me was definitely "Cut-Out Witch." I counted Bob having 5 Miller Lites and maybe 1/3rd of a bottle of Cuervo.

Sunday night's Dimmer Twins show was also excellent. Preschool in Cockeysville, MD hosts them once every few years it seems. Maybe 10 minutes from my house, so easy.

Do you think he drinks that much offstage, or is the excessive drinking part of the stage act?

Drinking has always been a part of his history since high school.  I'm assuming it is not for show.

Space wrote:

challenged wrote:
I loved the GBV show on Friday night. Bagley secured us old codgers actual seats! WOW, thanks. From that vantage point I could see the setlist, which helped me understand where there was no chance I knew all of the songs. The setlist was great. Stand out for me was definitely "Cut-Out Witch." I counted Bob having 5 Miller Lites and maybe 1/3rd of a bottle of Cuervo.

Sunday night's Dimmer Twins show was also excellent. Preschool in Cockeysville, MD hosts them once every few years it seems. Maybe 10 minutes from my house, so easy.

Do you think he drinks that much offstage, or is the excessive drinking part of the stage act?

Hard to top that YVES TUMOR show last night….just total rock show from beginning to end at the best sounding venue in DC (Union Stage)…….and Yves ended up kissing my right hand at the end of the show  ::) ;D 

What was your left hand doing?

Vas wrote:
Hard to top that YVES TUMOR show last night….just total rock show from beginning to end at the best sounding venue in DC (Union Stage)…….and Yves ended up kissing my right hand at the end of the show  ::) ;D

Vas wrote:at the best sounding venue in DC (Union Stage)……

odd, because I felt the sound wasn't great at the Arlo Parks show
I did have a fun time at the show and love her songs