Post Show Banter >>>>

sweetcell wrote:

Bagley wrote:
Taj Mahal was a lttile to MOR for me.  Glad he played last, we got a jump on the traffic.

in case this is helpful to others, 'cause it took me a minute to figure out (maybe): i believe "MOR" stands for "middle of the road."

Chrissy Hynde joined him??

Space wrote:

sweetcell wrote:

contradiction wrote:
Mariner Oriented Rock (aka yacht rock)

quite popular in Seattle.

Only current MLB team to never go to the Wot Series

they didn't readth series of high fantasy novels by American author Robert Jordan

Dead & Company setlist included a great cover of Miles Davis' Milestones, and a Ripple encore!

Is it me? Am I getting old? Can I still have fun?

I've seen the Pixies probably five times in 25 years… last night seemed pretty much a run through the motions operation. I'm not expecting fireworks for every show, but just kind of ripped through a bunch of songs non stop without much emotion at all.

Re: Atlantis…

I need to get there earlier or attend a hobo show to get a feel for the place, but it was indeed PACKED last night. The bass drum nearly caused arrhythmia… I only used the bathroom once on the ground level, but not easy to get to during a packed show. I was wondering WTF there were no urinals and only two toilets in the bathroom and when I came out I realized I used the she/her bathroom by accident. A patron prior to me looked like she/her ripped the toilet paper dispener off the wall already. $25 for two dogfish head IPAs. Also, a strange little barrier between the back of the club and the soundboard that really didn't do anything but cause confusion.

Multiple legends in attendance, including but not limited to challenged, hutch, sidebaser, bearman (raging the rail, was there a rail?), todd71727, and his majesty Seth.

Also, Andy's pizza is the best thing to happen around those parts in a long time… Good pizza, quick, nice beer selection…

Yada wrote:
Is it me? Am I getting old? Can I still have fun?

I've seen the Pixies probably five times in 25 years… last night seemed pretty much a run through the motions operation. I'm not expecting fireworks for every show, but just kind of ripped through a bunch of songs non stop without much emotion at all.

Re: Atlantis…

I need to get there earlier or attend a hobo show to get a feel for the place, but it was indeed PACKED last night. The bass drum nearly caused arrhythmia… I only used the bathroom once on the ground level, but not easy to get to during a packed show. I was wondering WTF there were no urinals and only two toilets in the bathroom and when I came out I realized I used the she/her bathroom by accident. A patron prior to me looked like she/her ripped the toilet paper dispener off the wall already. $25 for two dogfish head IPAs. Also, a strange little barrier between the back of the club and the soundboard that really didn't do anything but cause confusion.

Multiple legends in attendance, including but not limited to challenged, hutch, sidebaser, bearman (raging the rail, was there a rail?), todd71727, and his majesty Seth.

Also, Andy's pizza is the best thing to happen around those parts in a long time… Good pizza, quick, nice beer selection…

I think my expectations are in check for the Pixies, because I've been seeing them since 1990. They haven't really changed that much since then…first time I saw them they played 2/3 of all their songs and just steam-rolled through. No banter, no encore. Interestingly, up front I felt like nobody was on top of me, and I had plenty of room. Of course, I'm a spazz and maybe they were afraid to be near me too. And maybe folks in the back were crushed a bit more. That sounds unpleasant. I had an absolute blast…even with earplugs, my ears were ringing when I got home. It was LOUD. It gave me flashbacks to the old club where the sound up front might not have been so balanced, but you felt the waves of sound and energy coming right at you. It can be pretty thrilling. I am very, very happy that this was my first show at Atlantis. I loved it.

bearman🐻 wrote:

Yada wrote:
Is it me? Am I getting old? Can I still have fun?

I've seen the Pixies probably five times in 25 years… last night seemed pretty much a run through the motions operation. I'm not expecting fireworks for every show, but just kind of ripped through a bunch of songs non stop without much emotion at all.

Re: Atlantis…

I need to get there earlier or attend a hobo show to get a feel for the place, but it was indeed PACKED last night. The bass drum nearly caused arrhythmia… I only used the bathroom once on the ground level, but not easy to get to during a packed show. I was wondering WTF there were no urinals and only two toilets in the bathroom and when I came out I realized I used the she/her bathroom by accident. A patron prior to me looked like she/her ripped the toilet paper dispener off the wall already. $25 for two dogfish head IPAs. Also, a strange little barrier between the back of the club and the soundboard that really didn't do anything but cause confusion.

Multiple legends in attendance, including but not limited to challenged, hutch, sidebaser, bearman (raging the rail, was there a rail?), todd71727, and his majesty Seth.

Also, Andy's pizza is the best thing to happen around those parts in a long time… Good pizza, quick, nice beer selection…

I think my expectations are in check for the Pixies, because I've been seeing them since 1990. They haven't really changed that much since then…first time I saw them they played 2/3 of all their songs and just steam-rolled through. No banter, no encore. Interestingly, up front I felt like nobody was on top of me, and I had plenty of room. Of course, I'm a spazz and maybe they were afraid to be near me too. And maybe folks in the back were crushed a bit more. That sounds unpleasant. I had an absolute blast…even with earplugs, my ears were ringing when I got home. It was LOUD. It gave me flashbacks to the old club where the sound up front might not have been so balanced, but you felt the waves of sound and energy coming right at you. It can be pretty thrilling. I am very, very happy that this was my first show at Atlantis. I loved it.

Glad you had fun! It was definitely loud…but the bass drum was the only thing giving me a bit of issue, heart related, not ears!

Yada wrote:
Is it me? Am I getting old? Can I still have fun?

I've seen the Pixies probably five times in 25 years… last night seemed pretty much a run through the motions operation. I'm not expecting fireworks for every show, but just kind of ripped through a bunch of songs non stop without much emotion at all.

I can't argue with your sentiment as it felt a little like they were just performing as if no one was in the crowd
Paz actually looked at the crowd and smiled and acted kind of silly, but not a single word from frank
I still loved it and had a great time, but didn't seem like a small-capacity club show

28 songs nonstop, no opener and no encore
they played a smattering of the new stuff too, was surprised no Monkey, Bone Machine or Catcus, but it's nice to see they are really mixing up their set lists and not just playing the same 15 songs every night

the sound was soo tight, I can think of very few concerts where I could understand every lyric the singer was singing
Didn't need earplugs either
being a few feet in front of Joey was pretty special as you could see and felt his guitar work …every single note
was so great to watch him all over the fretboard.  he's not the showy guitarist but did love it when he used his hat for that one solo
Drums and bass were on point, I think Paz is kick ass and yes I missed Kim but she's a pretty solid addition as a Pixie, she's no lightweight
Lovering is a machine, I love how he finishes Here comes your man, really felt the punch live of his drums

I guess it pays to get there early as it was very spacious upfront once you had your spot.  There wasn't a constant push of people trying to wiggle their way in. With that said, I wasn't drinking, so never left to get a beer or bathroom…Hutch made it back a few times, but seemed a lot of work

IMO I think Atlantis is designed really well for a small club, I'm looking forward to catching some shows here in the future
Still no wifi and a dead zone inside

Well holy shit that was the show I needed to break in The Atlantis….

According to my notes, I haven't seen Yo La Tengo since 2006? 2007? Anyway, it's been a long time and wow.

The first set which was generally mellow and quiet, you could hear a pin drop. The second set was basically perfect with 66 year young Ira Kaplan showing more enthusiasm than the entire other band I saw at said venue earlier this week.

Ira told a few little stories,  dedicated a tune to Gus, and seemed amped to be next door tonight. In an alternate universe,  I'd be going tonight and eating dinner at Andy's for the 3rd time this week.

It bums me out that I missed a decade in a half of these guys on the road.

The legends contradiction and Vas spotted… the city was poppin' for pride.

Yeah, another killer YLT show.  Didn't see anyone I knew, but if you complimented a guy's Cactus Jack shirt, it was nice meeting you. Also, Story of Yo La Tango is probably my favorite YLT extended jam, so that was a super cool treat.

First time at the Atlantis, and it's really nice to be able to see a show in such a small venue.  My next one is X, and I think that will rule.  That said, it's a little too much forced nostalgia for my taste.  I'm probably being a curmudgeon, but man, just let it be it's own space.  It's definitely odd to be in a facsimile of a punk club that required an app for entry, and a credit card for my $11 Pacificos.

I had to listen to a couple next to me debate whether the crow's nest seat was the original chair or ring or both for like 45 minutes.

Well?? And what did they determine???

Seat was the original seat (or was it?). Circle for the rig was too large to be the original (or was it?).  Also the lady got crushed at a Jane's Addiction show…they were glad YLT wasn't a "thrash" show.

Hutch wrote:
Well?? And what did they determine???

Man, still putting my face together after being melted off by Love and Rockets last night

They looked and sounded fantastic, easily the best sounding I've ever heard them after seeing them about four times previously
They do not get enough respect, they put on such a good show and have such a deep catalog IMO
was glad to see they sold out the place by showtime
god that opener sucked

Waco Brothers was a really good show…glad I finally got to see them.

Drats! Sorta spaced it but sorta picking my spots to be honest….

W.I.T.C.H. was excellent. Zamrock is my new favorite genre.

Heilung4eva wrote:
W.I.T.C.H. was excellent. Zamrock is my new favorite genre.

Didn't realize the current incarnation of W.I.T.C.H. was touring, was enjoying the new album this lineup released this year.  The W.I.T.CH. Wikipedia entry is grime with many of the  members of the various versions of the group having died of AIDS.  I see they are at the Black Cat tonight, but not sure I have the energy for a three group line-up…

Anyways, years back I went a bit down the Zamrock rabbit hole after hearing a story on the Zambian group Wells Fargo on Snap Judgement.  Be sure to check out the Wells Fargo collection "Watch Out" put together by Now Again Records. 

Both of the Now Again Zamrock compilations are great as well.

https://www.nowagainrecords.com/announcing-welcome-to-zamrock/

It's always fun to listen to rock from other parts of the world and Africa in the 70s had quite a scene

I should just point out Now Again does a fantastic job with their various compilations, etc

Heilung4eva wrote:
W.I.T.C.H. was excellent. Zamrock is my new favorite genre.

they are playing the black cat tonight and it doesn't appear to be sold out

checking them out.  Good stuff!

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Heilung4eva wrote:
W.I.T.C.H. was excellent. Zamrock is my new favorite genre.

they are playing the black cat tonight and it doesn't appear to be sold out

I aint gonna make the Xure show tonight but I did see some live Brazilian music in Lisbon tonight (and ate sone tasty Brazilian food.) The jazz place we tried to go to no longer had live music.

Also went to a taproom for a craft brewery and the beer was surprisingly very good. Dois Corvos. They had a beer called Portugal, the Beer. That made me chuckle.

Didn't go to the cure, as I had a show conflict. Rodrigo y Gabriella laid down a solid show. Had never seen them before and was quite pleased.

The Cure show.  Never have I seen the lawn so crowded.  1st show I ever went to where I couldn't see the stage.  Had to sit on the side hill in order to have any room, and there was no sightline to the stage.

Anyway thought the show was great.  Band sounded great.  Since I was watching the show from the screens, I can't understand the lack of camera workmanship that was presented.  No closeups of the band, mostly a long shot where you couldn't see much.  Lots of shots of the band without Robert Smith even in the shot as he ventured to the sides.  Camera was pretty much stationary and did not move.

I'll probably get skewered for this but the show would have been better, at least for me, as a more condensed, concise set…maybe 2 hours.

Still my first time seeing them, and glad I did.  Also, love being able to get out of that venue taking back roads and home in 10 minutes.