I really wish The Roots didn't drop out of that.
Post Show Banter >>>>
Cardinal set was really good with some quality funny Richard banter. Nice mix of old and new material. The new album is pretty good but seems to have slipped passed most radars.
Cigarette get more impressive each time I see them. There is a band I thought would be getting more buzz around these parts by now. Fans of Besnard Lakes and Grizzly Bear would find a lot to like in them, I think.
KRE were also solid. Cool to hear them play fully formed songs. Well not fully formed but more concrete pieces than usual.
The show also had a decent draw for Velvet on a Tuesday.
Cigarette get more impressive each time I see them. There is a band I thought would be getting more buzz around these parts by now. Fans of Besnard Lakes and Grizzly Bear would find a lot to like in them, I think.
KRE were also solid. Cool to hear them play fully formed songs. Well not fully formed but more concrete pieces than usual.
The show also had a decent draw for Velvet on a Tuesday.
i will now spend the rest of the weekend flogging myself for not paying attention to concert listing.. That first Cardinal record is one of my all time favorite records. I thought they never toured, let alone released a new record.
FLOG FLOG FLOG FLOG…
FLOG FLOG FLOG FLOG…
Eric Matthews was not there if that makes you feel better.
The strings and horns were all sampled which took away a little but I knew that going in. It was still a fantastic way to spend $12.
The strings and horns were all sampled which took away a little but I knew that going in. It was still a fantastic way to spend $12.
OK that does sound a bit odd, but i've been sleeping on far to many shows of late… i suppose i could blame my advanced age…
kosmo wrote:
OK that does sound a bit odd, but i've been sleeping on far to many shows of late… i suppose i could blame my advanced age…
Matthews is loath to touring. So pay money for his records, kiddies.
kosmo wrote:
OK that does sound a bit odd, but i've been sleeping on far to many shows of late… i suppose i could blame my advanced age…
… or blame all the kids on your lawn, impeding your ability to leave the house… ;D
Anyone see The Make Up last night?
azaghal1981 wrote:
Anyone see The Make Up last night?
No, I saw Ms. Director at the Black Cat Backstage instead. Good stuff!
The make up show was on Saturday.
The Polyphonic Spree did not disappoint. What a fun time.
I tried to keep an eye out for cat shirts, but didnt see any.
I tried to keep an eye out for cat shirts, but didnt see any.
killsaly wrote:
The Polyphonic Spree did not disappoint. What a fun time.
I tried to keep an eye out for cat shirts, but didnt see any.
show sold out before i could go. plus i worked like 16 hours on sat and sun. there was no way i had the energy to go. hope it was awesome . . . though somehow i think the band has waned.
The Spree was great despite horrible sound. I think it was turned up too loud for the boomy venue. It was a treat to hear King. I hope they come back soon!
Driveway wrote:
The Spree was great despite horrible sound. I think it was turned up too loud for the boomy venue. It was a treat to hear King. I hope they come back soon!
Maybe U Street Hall?
Saw my first show at RnR hotel this past weekend. Not nearly as awful as I feared.
Not great. Not awful. Ottobar is infinitely better.
Not great. Not awful. Ottobar is infinitely better.
Driveway wrote:Where were you located? I was in the back near the door by the merch, and it sounded great. my only gripe, sound wise, was the guitar was too low (especially on the guitar heavy Fragile Army tracks) and the chorus/background singers were too low. I thought the sound was good, other than those two small complaints. I wouldn't call it horrible, but that's just me. As for coming back soon, it was like 5 years between Fragile Army tour show at 930 and last night, but you never know. I am assuming they will tour for their next album release.
The Spree was great despite horrible sound. I think it was turned up too loud for the boomy venue. It was a treat to hear King. I hope they come back soon!
hutch wrote:Driveway wrote:
The Spree was great despite horrible sound. I think it was turned up too loud for the boomy venue. It was a treat to hear King. I hope they come back soon!
Maybe U Street Hall?
My ears would blow if I heard them in that room. 930 is always fun and great sound for them.
eltee wrote:hutch wrote:Driveway wrote:
The Spree was great despite horrible sound. I think it was turned up too loud for the boomy venue. It was a treat to hear King. I hope they come back soon!
Maybe U Street Hall?
My ears would blow if I heard them in that room. 930 is always fun and great sound for them.
what about Iota in Arlington? Seems they might be able to fill that, or is that a stretch for them now?
killsaly wrote:Driveway wrote:Where were you located? I was in the back near the door by the merch, and it sounded great. my only gripe, sound wise, was the guitar was too low (especially on the guitar heavy Fragile Army tracks) and the chorus/background singers were too low. I thought the sound was good, other than those two small complaints. I wouldn't call it horrible, but that's just me. As for coming back soon, it was like 5 years between Fragile Army tour show at 930 and last night, but you never know. I am assuming they will tour for their next album release.
The Spree was great despite horrible sound. I think it was turned up too loud for the boomy venue. It was a treat to hear King. I hope they come back soon!
Left hand side a little more than half way back, by the side door.
hutch wrote:eltee wrote:hutch wrote:Driveway wrote:
The Spree was great despite horrible sound. I think it was turned up too loud for the boomy venue. It was a treat to hear King. I hope they come back soon!
Maybe U Street Hall?
My ears would blow if I heard them in that room. 930 is always fun and great sound for them.
what about Iota in Arlington? Seems they might be able to fill that, or is that a stretch for them now?
Are we referring to the same - Poly Spree? Iota's capacity is 160 or less. Did they not have a good showing at 6&I? Would have thought it was a great venue for them, too bad the sound didn't deliver.