Does anyone else think the White Stripes should be opening for the Shins rather than the other way around? I can't believe they are finally coming to our area, but only to open for the White Stripes. Don't get me wrong, I don't have anything against the stripes. Its just that I like the Shins much much more and would love to see them headlining their own show at 930 or black cat… I'd even drive to Merriweather if they were headlining it… and I guess i still might go just to see them open… I cant stand the thought of them playing so close and not being there. They are certainly popular enough to sell out 930. Agreed?
The Shins... behind white stripes?? why?
honestly, who gives a fuck? Both bands are good. Why do people care so much what pecking order bands play in? It's like bureaucrats worrying about who has the slighly bigger desk.
well, if the Shins play for 40 minutes and the Stripes play for 100, then it certainly matters.
but to the original poster: come on man, the Stripes will obviously sell more tickets to the general public than the Shins. Sure the shins are great but let be honest with ourselves….
but to the original poster: come on man, the Stripes will obviously sell more tickets to the general public than the Shins. Sure the shins are great but let be honest with ourselves….
White Stripes sell more albums, They sell more tickets. They headline. It's quite simple really.
Personally I won't brave Merriweather to see either one.
Personally I won't brave Merriweather to see either one.
I have a short attention span so 40 minutes is really enough for any band, in my opinion… except the Pixies…
Originally posted by Doctor Doom:well then all concerts should accommodate you
I have a short attention span so 40 minutes is really enough for any band, in my opinion… except the Pixies…
Originally posted by general grievous:that would be cool.
well then all concerts should accommodate you
I realize that the Stripes have a much wider commercial appeal. I think, however, that the Shins have enough of a commercial appeal to headline their own tour, even if it means more intimate venues than Merriweather. I am not concerned with the pecking order of the bands… Only the intimacy of the venue, the length of the set, and how convenient it is for me to get there.
Originally posted by mike9182:You make it sound like they've never toured before. They played 2 sold-out shows at the Black Cat last year. I'm sure as soon as they release something new, they'll be playing sold-out 9:30 shows. They're nowhere near Merriweather-ready though.
I realize that the Stripes have a much wider commercial appeal. I think, however, that the Shins have enough of a commercial appeal to headline their own tour, even if it means more intimate venues than Merriweather.
Originally posted by mike9182:Get GA pit tickets and you are up close and personal with the band… Sure the stage is a little wider than 9:30 club but the there are great sight lines from that area. Besides the Shins have two records out with 69 minutes of music on them. There is a third on the way which they will likely play the most material from. Expect a 45 minute set from them. Merriweather will be a nice venue to see them especially in Sept…
I realize that the Stripes have a much wider commercial appeal. I think, however, that the Shins have enough of a commercial appeal to headline their own tour, even if it means more intimate venues than Merriweather. I am not concerned with the pecking order of the bands… Only the intimacy of the venue, the length of the set, and how convenient it is for me to get there.
The White Stripes have five records under their belt and huge hit single…
Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:and they fuckin RAWWWWWWWWWWWWKKKK!!!!
The White Stripes have five records under their belt and huge hit single…
sorry.
Actually, I just downloaded the Stripes new disc (temporarily, dont worry) and was listening to some tracks, and even though their first single "Blue Orchid" is jammin, the rest of the disc seems like its REALLY slow and boring.
i just kinda scanned through it but , whats up with that? anyone hear the disc yet?
i just kinda scanned through it but , whats up with that? anyone hear the disc yet?
But have they toured since the release of Garden State? That's when most people "discovered" the Shins.
Originally posted by Bombay Chutney:
Originally posted by mike9182:You make it sound like they've never toured before. They played 2 sold-out shows at the Black Cat last year. I'm sure as soon as they release something new, they'll be playing sold-out 9:30 shows. They're nowhere near Merriweather-ready though.
I realize that the Stripes have a much wider commercial appeal. I think, however, that the Shins have enough of a commercial appeal to headline their own tour, even if it means more intimate venues than Merriweather.
Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer:personally, I dont see whats so fuckin great about em.
But have they toured since the release of Garden State? That's when most people "discovered" the Shins.
Originally posted by sonickteam4:then you must not have seen Garden State!!!
personally, I dont see whats so fuckin great about em.
Originally posted by sonickteam4:Is that like stealing a car simply for a joy ride?
Actually, I just downloaded the Stripes new disc (temporarily, dont worry)
Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:eh, sorta. I will buy it in a couple weeks, I just got super excited to hear the new songs though. and seeing as how i just dropped $200 on concert tickets, I figured i was entitled to a free preview of their newest material,
Originally posted by sonickteam4:Is that like stealing a car simply for a joy ride?
Actually, I just downloaded the Stripes new disc (temporarily, dont worry)
Yeah… I unfortunately only got into the shins last summer when I discovered my friend had put Chutes too narrow on my computer. And I only got into Radiohead around the same time through hail to the thief… Strangely those are both two of my favorite bands of all time now, and I feel like I was deprived before last summer not really having beene exposed to either band.
Originally posted by mike9182:how is that possible? are you 10?
And I only got into Radiohead around the same time through hail to the thief…
Originally posted by mike9182:May I suggest you give a listen to this other hot new Brit band called The Beatles next?
And I only got into Radiohead around the same time through hail to the thief…