hello Idlewild posse

It turns out there may be room for a local or regional band on our upcoming Idlewild show. Since I know a number of you are into Idlewild, I'm wondering who you'd like to see on the bill with them. It would need to be a band that has some kind of draw on their own. Anyone have an opinion on this?

canyon…they normally get a decent draw at black cat and iota.

Its nice to be able to offer suggestions, thankyou.


Well I have been enjoying the high strung, they have played velvet lounge a couple of times and they are from NY, I believe.

Locally off the top of my head

The Carlsonics
The Cassettes
Your Pal (Pete won some fans at my recent party)
Bunny
The Phobes
The Putouts (althought i think they are on hiatus)
The Setup

There are local groups I like just not a fit with Idlewild.

Regionally
The Cynics might liven things up
Ike is always great

Washington Social Club

I saw a band last Friday called "Worry Stones" they were the headliner for a three band dealio at the State Theatre in VA….They sounded good and seemed to have a strong following.

Originally posted by eertedaj:
Washington Social Club

good choice i forgot them…

oh and if you get The High Strung to come, I will come just to see them, nice guys too

nevermind… http://www.thehighstrung.com/ they are in Boston at the Middle East that night

I thought about Washington Social Club, but they played 930 just recently.

My other local favourites are metropolitan.

but the high strung would be much better.

Originally posted by kosmo:

The Putouts (althought i think they are on hiatus)

Nope, working on a new album, playing some shows in Tennessee opening for Superdrag.

the apes are away on tour too, I wonder if I will ever get to see them?

Originally posted by Sir HC:

Originally posted by kosmo:

The Putouts (althought i think they are on hiatus)

Nope, working on a new album, playing some shows in Tennessee opening for Superdrag.

Can I third the motion for The Putouts?

Another vote for Washington Social Club. They want to be playing as much as possible, and they'd be nuts to not take it. Good band.

Army of Me is pretty good too.

Bill Kirchen and Too Much Fun

i fourth the motion for the put-outs!

I love the Put-Outs, but their bass player is on tour doing a crew gig for Mudvayne, of all things. He's in Japan or something now. The rest of the guys are working on mixing their next recording at Superdrag's studio…which means some guest appearances from the Superdrags I'm sure. So much as I hate to say it, I think they're just not going to be available for the Idlewild show. But I'll ask.
Thanks for all the great suggestions, I'll see what I can do about getting one of 'em on with Idlewild.

I wonder if Fico is available. Maybe a duo with him and that guy on his label.

You may not want to get any of these local bands, they will just be better than Idlewild.

I would give a big vote to The Carlsonics. They really rock out and bring a lot of energy to the show. And I bet they are available. Please get them! I would also give a thumbs up to Metropolitan. Their sound would fit nicely with Idlewild. Plus, their lead singer looks exactly like Alan from Idlewild! And I think they would bring a big local following.
I know I'm in the minority, but I'm not a big fan of Washington Social Club…please no!

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
Bill Kirchen and Too Much Fun

I had a Markie-Delgados moment with Bill Kirchen several years ago.

Bad blood notwithstanding, he's a great performer.