This week rollcall

ixkpd-bk wrote:
Friday: Sebastien Tellier/Lemonade @ 930 (B+), also saw Monday Michiru (of Basement Jaxx fame) at Bohemian Caverns (A-)

How was Monday Michiru – I see you gave her an A-?

Did you see her complete set before heading over to the 9:30 for Sebastien Tellier?

I saw her at Bohemian Caverns last year and really enjoyed her show, but the cover – already steep last year – was even steeper this time around, so I decided to forgo it.

Christine wrote:

ixkpd-bk wrote:
Friday: Sebastien Tellier/Lemonade @ 930 (B+), also saw Monday Michiru (of Basement Jaxx fame) at Bohemian Caverns (A-)

How was Monday Michiru – I see you gave her an A-?

Did you see her complete set before heading over to the 9:30 for Sebastien Tellier?

I saw her at Bohemian Caverns last year and really enjoyed her show, but the cover – already steep last year – was even steeper this time around, so I decided to forgo it.

I completely loved it! I saw her early set (she had an 8pm and a 10:30pm) and it was great. She did acoustic versions of Basement Jaxx's "Always Be There" and "Tonight" (the latter was a request). She's apparently never done those live in DC before. Her voice is great, and her solo stuff is totally solid! I'm gonna get her new album soon, and I'll let you know how it is.

Apr 3 (FR) - Superdrag, 930  [good show, but I agree last one was better]

Apr 4 (SA) - Mates of State, 930  [didn't make it; friend's going away]

Apr 7 (TU) - Bob Mould, Juliana Hatfield, Birchmere

Apr 8 (WE) - Neko Case, 930 sold out (I don't have a ticket; if I have it in me, I may go try to pick one up at the door)

Apr 9 (TH) - Robyn Hitchcock & Venus Three, Black Cat

Apr 11 (SA) - Cloud Cult, Margot and the So & Sos, Black Cat

May 1 (FR) - Tommy Keene, Iota

May 8 (FR) - John Doe and the Sadies, Iota

killsaly wrote:

Spring wrote:
Then, thinking of Cloud Cult/Ice Palace/M&NSS's - will this sell out?

I see they moved it to the main stage.  The last CC show wasnt crowded at all.  Not sure about Margots draw… So maybe. I wouldnt risk it if you really want to see them.

Yay. Called, BC, "should be fine" to purchase at door.
BUT if this is not true Sat., I have nothing to give and don't throw at me or BC.;)

Thanks for the info regarding Sharon…

Ladytron who will be there?  :o

Quite a few people from here.

This week:

Today - Saw DJ Blaqstarr/Rye Rye at Sonar.
Monday - maybe Ladytron/The Faint in Philly or check out the band at Velvet.
Tuesday - Ladytron @ 930 club
Thurs - Britney Spears @ Staples Central
Fri - Sat: Coachella Festival

Wait you're skipping the best day (sun)?

I was such a mess when I posted that.

I'm seeing Britney at the Staples Center and I'm doing Sunday at Coach. Yesssssss.

Ladytron/The Faint on Tuesday- woohoo!  ;D
Thao w/ the Get Down Stay Down - Friday
Lucero - Sunday

Thursday - The Morning After Girls @ Santos Party House
Friday - Of Montreal - Music Hall of Williamsburg
Saturday - The Winterpills @ Bell House, The Appleseed Cast @ Mercury and/or The English Beat @ Maxwells - decisions, decisions.

the dead, tues (verizon) and wed (jpj)

let's see if dso is finally better than them or not, like i hear people say.

tuesday: dead weather at the bowery
wed: flight of the conchords @ radio city

Tuesday - Of Montreal at Sonar.  Thinking of skipping it since I am seeing them at Bonnaroo anyway this year, but I do have a ticket.

how was the cloud cult show?

walkonby wrote:
the dead, tues (verizon) and wed (jpj)

let's see if dso is finally better than them or not, like i hear people say.

fo' mah walkies: Bring Out Your Dead.

heather wrote:
how was the cloud cult show?

Very good.  I didnt see any of the openers, but Cloud Cult were great as always.  They played a set featuring songs from across their back catalouge.  Only had one painter this time.  Sound was great, the best i have heard them sound,  though i have only seen them at their last Rock and Roll Hotel and Black Cat gigs before this one. 

Also, the place was packed at the end of Margots set (when i walked in).  I got towards the front to watch CC.  by the time i headed towards the back, at the end of the show, the place was half empty…

Guess people just wanted some so and so action.  Or they were filtering out throughout, i didnt pay attention.  If you want the set list, i can post it later, I wrote it up on my phone. 

Show score based on Cloud Cult alone = A+ Great Job!

that's understandable since Margot > Cloud Cult. I would have gone but the Beirut show ended at 10:20 and Margot's set was at 10:30…

killsaly wrote:
Also, the place was packed at the end of Margots set (when i walked in).  I got towards the front to watch CC.  by the time i headed towards the back, at the end of the show, the place was half empty…

Hello wrote:
that's understandable since Margot > Cloud Cult.

My math works out the exact opposite with Cloud Cult > Margot (in musical output and not based upon who is more popular).  But thats just my taste.  I will say i do kind of wish i would have came a little earlier.  Margots last two songs sounded really good and i wouldnt have minded seeing a little more. 

Don't mind Joe. He just says things like that in an attempt to garner more scenester cred. ;)



The same thing with the crowd emptying out happened during the '07 BC Cloud Cult show I saw.