Bob Mould's thread o' positivity

The Philly show was more polished than Chicago. Vocals were more up front, it was definitely the kind of show a band would do if they were being courted by a major label because it showed how darn musical those songs are. Chicago was more punk rock, fiery, and fun. Not that last night wasn't enjoyable…it was just wasn't as raw. That being said, tonight should be a blast.

Well, I guess my name make's it obvious, but my favorites:

Flip Your Wig
Copper Blue
Zen Arcade
Black Sheets…
New Day Rising
Beaster
Warehouse
F.U.E.L.
Body of Song

Favorite songs? (no order)

Divide and Conquer
The Slim
Wishing Well
Here Me Calling
Stop Your Crying
Explode and Make Up


Saw him many times w/Sugar (1st time being at the old Max's on Broadway in Fells, before Copper was released…VERY loud!), during the Last Dog and Pony, and a few acoustic shows. I gotta make it down for the show tonight. Nice to see it will be made into a DVD though!

Saw the show tonite, another great one from Mr. Mould…loved the confetti…he actually looked happy for most of the set…opened with "The Act We Act", ended with "The Man On The Moon", looked like a punker during most of the Husker Du stuff, overall I was very impressed

Actually, it ended with Stepping Stone, with some unknown guest drummer. :)

I'll chime in with my thoughts since I got to see a few shows on the tour. For me, it was the most fun, but when you combine all of the factors that made last night so good, it only proves why the 9:30 Club is still the best place to see a show (and no, I'm not just saying that because a certain guest drummer might be reading this). Sure, it was a hometown crowd for 3/4 of the band, but I've seen bands play their hometown before and phone it in. Sometimes they're great, other times it's a joke. But last night was probably the best I've seen Bob play with a band. The crowd was by far the most animated, and after having heard the band in different clubs, I can safely say that it was at the 9:30 that the stengths of everyone in the band finally meshed perfectly (at least from where I was standing). Not to mention that the band just rocked the hell out and Bob's performance was one where he gave 200%. It was fun to see the usual Blowoff suspects, and I've got to say that it was a terrific bargain of an evening too. Copeland did absolutely nothing for me…apparently they're even a Christian-type band. Eeeewwww… Anyway, all in all, last night was a blast, and I can't wait to see the DVD. I got filmed rocking out like a dork during "Could You Be the One?", but if I make it into a Bob Mould DVD, I suppose that would be pretty cool. ;)

praise and kudos to the hometown crowd. everyone was as gracious in person as on line.
i must admit i was afraid the "hometown" factor might overpower a usual bob experience, but it only served to enhance my fun. what total joy every minute was for me.
although, i hope none of the cameras captured me as i could not stop myself from dancing and sadly, have absolutely no rythm. :roll:
i've had this silly grin on my face for days now.
bob is awesome, as were all of you. thanks.

What a great show….I've seen Bob on all his tours (though not multiple cities for each – I'm really just a poseur!), and this was a great show, harking back to the early 90s. With the added spice of Husker songs and the change for D.C. that it's now his hometown show.

It was almost weird to see a happy, smiling Bob, but I'll certainly take it. And while I certainly would have enjoyed the aftershow festivities, I happily headed over to the Marx Cafe for "I Fought the Big One" and lots of post-punk beauty…

Husker songs were the highlight of my night, even though I got into Bob during the "Copper Blue" period. He looked like a little kid!!! Rocking out to the old songs with the electric for the first time in decades, even I got excited, and I never show emotion at shows. One quick question ,bearman, were you in that group at stage left (stage left is left of the performer, not the audience, for those who don't know), because ya'll were the rockingest group of folks in the whole show! I felt privledged just to be rocking out next to you guys, especially during 'Man on the Moon'. Peace, "D.J."

I know all of those guys at stage left, but I actually really was enjoying Jason's bass at stage right. I was right up against the barricade, rocking out like a madman. It was so damn fun, the best time I've had at a show in ages. I think the next show I get to see is Social Distortion, woo-hoo!

Bob Mould on the DC show (from modulate.blogspot.com)

Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Coffee Town USA

The homecoming show. The best show of the tour (to date). I don't think it will be topped. I felt a lot of love coming at me all night, from friends and acquaintances, from people I'd never met before. The entire day and night went without a hitch. The show was recorded, both audio and video, for an eventual release. In what format or form, I'm not certain. I want to spend some time with the footage, and with the hours of video shot along the rehearsals and tour. Brendan tells me everything looks and sounds amazing. I know the show was amazing - the best time I've had in a long long time. Everything was perfect.

The weekend was a rainy one. DC had not seen rain for 36 days, so it was welcome. The intersections were flooded, people were soaking wet, but it was nice to be home. I caught up on sleep, admired my new front and back yards, did some gardening and lawn work. Laundry, cooking, all the fun stuff! Got back to the gym a few times, and was awful sore. Combine that with eating normally for 3 days, and 5 pounds disappeared. The human body is a truly wondrous and malleable thing.

A few excellent words Bob posted on his blog's latest entry: "I miss my band already."

Let's hope that he'll do another tour with them again!