Originally posted by Rhett Miller:It could be. If that's the case, I'd like to know about it before spending my money on those bands. And, of course, they don't ALL suck. I'd like to hear more about the ones that people think are pretty decent.
I dunno…most local bands suck. There's a reason why they're not recieving national attention (the ones who aren't)…and could that reason in part be mediocrity?
Pitchfork writers needed
What is "nieve"?
Originally posted by redsock:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:I think that comment is nieve. There are tons of great local bands around this country, who deserve to, yet receive no spotlight. This is for any number of reasons, but some of it comes down to dumb luck, or a lack of it. Being in the right place at the right time actually factors in here. The bottom line is that you have to get noticed by someone who likes you and can do something about it. That's not easy, regardless of how good you are.
. There's a reason why they're not recieving national attention (the ones who aren't)…
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
[QB] What is "neve"?
Originally posted by redsock
<img src="http://www.astro-france.com/focus/images/neve-campbell.jpg" alt=" - " />
I dunno, who is a pedant?
Last Train Home, Canyon, the Grandsons, 52 Pick Up all come to mind as local bands I've seen that are no better than mediocre.
I guess I can only comment with any kind of authority on the local Americana scene, but with the departure of Bill Kirchen, there just aint no locals left good enough to be nationally known.
I guess I can only comment with any kind of authority on the local Americana scene, but with the departure of Bill Kirchen, there just aint no locals left good enough to be nationally known.
Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:Could you be more specific?
most local bands suck.
Which ones have you seen?
Why did they "suck?"
Alternatively,
Washington Social Club
Phaser
Metropolitan
Carlsonics
Are four local bands that have surprised me with the quality of their live performances.
Washington Social Club
Phaser
Metropolitan
Carlsonics
Are four local bands that have surprised me with the quality of their live performances.
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:I've made worse typos than that on the board.
What is "nieve"?
Originally posted by redsock:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:I think that comment is nieve. There are tons of great local bands around this country, who deserve to, yet receive no spotlight. This is for any number of reasons, but some of it comes down to dumb luck, or a lack of it. Being in the right place at the right time actually factors in here. The bottom line is that you have to get noticed by someone who likes you and can do something about it. That's not easy, regardless of how good you are.
. There's a reason why they're not recieving national attention (the ones who aren't)…
Originally posted by poorlulu:I wasn't being snarky…have the Waterboys had a hit?
ooh bags that's a bit harsh………it's a cracking song………
I have Pagan Place and This is the Sea, so I'm not anti-Waterboys (though I haven't listened to either in over 10 years as I have them on vinyl; maybe it's time to revisit).
Mank, I wasn't insinuating that WB have no hit so are shit. I honestly don't remember them having a hit.
I really can't be bothered with bands that are "mediocre" or "pleasant enough".
Too many other fun things to do in life to endure late nights in smoky, crowded clubs to see bands that are just "pleasant enough".
I suppose if you're a scenester type, "pleasant enough" bands cut it, but I'm just not THAT into live music to be bothered with seeing bands that are less than very good.
Typically, I'm happy with seeing 15-20 shows a year. Don't think I could take any more than that, so i chose wisely.
Different strokes for different folks…
Too many other fun things to do in life to endure late nights in smoky, crowded clubs to see bands that are just "pleasant enough".
I suppose if you're a scenester type, "pleasant enough" bands cut it, but I'm just not THAT into live music to be bothered with seeing bands that are less than very good.
Typically, I'm happy with seeing 15-20 shows a year. Don't think I could take any more than that, so i chose wisely.
Different strokes for different folks…
Originally posted by redsock:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:Having seen more than my fair share of local bands…I would say "mediocre" is a better word than "suck". Very few of them have anything unique about them. Which doesn't mean they can't still be pleasant…but if it's been done before, it's a lot harder to stand out. And the local folk thing around here gets extremely repititious and dull.
I dunno…most local bands suck. There's a reason why they're not recieving national attention (the ones who aren't)…and could that reason in part be mediocrity?
Originally posted by mark e smith:Last Train Home are horrible. A good example of what's bad about the local music scene. Phaser and Metropolitan are great. One of these days I'll get out to a WSC show. I actually think they and Exit clov are trying to work out a gig together.
Alternatively,
Washington Social Club
Phaser
Metropolitan
Carlsonics
Are four local bands that have surprised me with the quality of their live performances.
I agree with Skeeter – great or not, I'd be really interested in learning even what genre various local bands are… I'd see more, but I'm really unfamiliar with the local scene outside of the bigger local bands (Washington Social Club, Carlsonics). And I don't have time to just stop by the Velvet Lounge (or other small venues) to keep track of the local scene in a hodge podge manner. I'll go if I have a general sense that the band is something I *would* like if they're doing it well.
Does that make sense?
Does that make sense?
Originally posted by Skeeter:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:It could be. If that's the case, I'd like to know about it before spending my money on those bands. And, of course, they don't ALL suck. I'd like to hear more about the ones that people think are pretty decent.
I dunno…most local bands suck. There's a reason why they're not recieving national attention (the ones who aren't)…and could that reason in part be mediocrity?
Originally posted by Bags:The whole of the moon. It was on the 1985 album, This is the sea.
Originally posted by poorlulu:I wasn't being snarky…have the Waterboys had a hit?
ooh bags that's a bit harsh………it's a cracking song………
I honestly don't remember them having a hit.
Looks like I need to check out Metropolitan, Phaser and maybe Canyon.
So is Dead Meadow the most succesful local band in recent years? :D
Originally posted by mark e smith:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:I'd definately like to give her exposure and recognition….Canuck too, BONUS!
[QB] What is "neve"?
Originally posted by redsock
<img src="http://www.astro-france.com/focus/images/neve-campbell.jpg" alt=" - " />
I dunno, who is a pedant?
Originally posted by mark e smith:This is the sea….wasn't a hit?
Originally posted by Bags:The whole of the moon. It was on the 1985 album, This is the sea.
Originally posted by poorlulu:I wasn't being snarky…have the Waterboys had a hit?
ooh bags that's a bit harsh………it's a cracking song………
I honestly don't remember them having a hit.
Originally posted by pollard:*shudder*
So is Dead Meadow the most succesful local band in recent years? :D
Originally posted by mankie:I really dont remember it. I was only 12. The whole of the moon has certainly endured much more.
This is the sea….wasn't a hit?
Originally posted by poorlulu:that's just the volume making you quake, or something
*shudder*
i like metropolitan. they also seem to get the best response from people outside of the area that i nerdily talk music with.
Originally posted by poorlulu:Hum….. Success as defined by decibels?
Originally posted by pollard:*shudder*
So is Dead Meadow the most succesful local band in recent years? :D