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Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center - Fri. Oct. 1st (free
September 14, 2004 at 09:01 PM UTC
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Just to let you know, the 24 member choral symphonic pop band will be in town for a free outdoor show at The Kennedy Center on Friday October 1st. The show starts at 6:00 and no tickets are required.
If you missed the show at 9:30 last month, then now is your chance. Please pass the word on to your friends. :) :)
Sieve-Fisted
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Re: Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center - Fri. Oct. 1st (free
September 14, 2004 at 09:07 PM UTC
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Nice! Where did you hear that?
kurosawa-b/w
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Re: Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center - Fri. Oct. 1st (free
September 15, 2004 at 01:55 AM UTC
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Damn! I will be in Chicago that night to see Hope of the States. Ah, well. I was bound to miss something.
Driveway
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Re: Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center - Fri. Oct. 1st (free
September 15, 2004 at 02:00 AM UTC
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told you so.
mad props to d at kc! :D
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Re: Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center - Fri. Oct. 1st (free
September 15, 2004 at 05:07 PM UTC
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the poly show has not been scheduled at the kennedy center…, yet. the robes gods are attempting to get themselves booked on fri oct. 1st, but kennedy center officials say that the booking is still up in the air. they say the announcement will be made by this weekend. hopefully by seeing the spree at the kennedy center, one won't have to worry about getting their car windows smashed in and stereos stolen, just to see a show. ha ha.
walkonby
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Re: Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center - Fri. Oct. 1st (free
September 17, 2004 at 02:01 PM UTC
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no, not official; i just have a friend who works there and i asked him. the kennedy center doesn't like to announce the mill. stage schedule too far in advance, in case of cancels. the band's manager (robe master) did set up the show, and i believe it is now safe to call it an "official" event set for oct. 1.
oh my gawd, i'm so excited; how i am even writing this. free show? who else does that around here, and at the kennedy center, no less.
thirsty moore
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Re: Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center - Fri. Oct. 1st (free
September 17, 2004 at 02:10 PM UTC
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How long have you lived in the DC area?
Originally posted by walkonby:
free show? who else does that around here…
azaghal1981
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Re: Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center - Fri. Oct. 1st (free
September 18, 2004 at 05:24 PM UTC
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I would check it out if the disco biscuits weren't playing at Georgetown on the same day.
RonniStar
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Re: Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center - Fri. Oct. 1st (free
September 19, 2004 at 01:28 AM UTC
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Just Great! I got a class that day!
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Re: Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center - Fri. Oct. 1st (free
September 20, 2004 at 10:20 PM UTC
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ok, wait a minute. before someone else beats me to it: norah was "a little" famous in 2002.
Rhett Miller
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Re: Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center - Fri. Oct. 1st (free
September 21, 2004 at 01:52 PM UTC
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She played Millenium Stage three or four weeks before the release of "Come Away With Me." She was not famous at that point.
Originally posted by walkonby:
ok, wait a minute. before someone else beats me to it: norah was "a little" famous in 2002.
Rhett Miller
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Re: Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center - Fri. Oct. 1st (free
September 21, 2004 at 01:56 PM UTC
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Actually, I've seen numerous famous and semi-famous acts at free in-stores in my seven years of living here. Off the top of my head: Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett, EmmyLou Harris, Alejandro Escovedo, Keb Mo, Clem Snide, Rhett Miller (Borders, in addition to Kennedy Center), Joss Stone…
Originally posted by walkonby:
Originally posted by econo:
How long have you lived in the DC area?
Originally posted by walkonby:
free show? who else does that around here…
i've only visited for about a year . . . , and i only found it odd that a Major band (though most, i'm sure, are snearing at that label) such as polyphonic would play a free show. the mill. stage at kennedy hosts free acts every day, but mainly they are people who will one day become famous, like norah jones in 2002, nickel creek in 2003. i will say that every once in a while they belt one out to shine the place polished, such as when patti smith played in 2003, or rhett miller of the old 97s was there. what a great concept. why, how long have you lived here?
thirsty moore
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Re: Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center - Fri. Oct. 1st (free
September 21, 2004 at 01:57 PM UTC
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Yes, I saw the Patti Smith show. It was packed full of what my girlfriend best described as hippies from the 80's.
I asked how long you lived here because the Millenium Stage isn't the only place that has free concerts.
Originally posted by walkonby:
i will say that every once in a while they belt one out to shine the place polished, such as when patti smith played in 2003, or rhett miller of the old 97s was there. what a great concept. why, how long have you lived here?
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Re: Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center - Fri. Oct. 1st (free
September 21, 2004 at 04:18 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
[QB] Actually, I've seen numerous famous and semi-famous acts at free in-stores in my seven years of living here. Off the top of my head: Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett, EmmyLou Harris, Alejandro Escovedo, Keb Mo, Clem Snide, Rhett Miller (Borders, in addition to Kennedy Center), Joss Stone…
That Rhett Miller in-store at Borders was great. Only thing was, he played for so long that I was wondering why I bought my ticket for that night…
Rhett Miller
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Re: Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center - Fri. Oct. 1st (free
September 21, 2004 at 04:51 PM UTC
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Me too. I thought the in-store solo acoustic was better than the full band Black Cat show.
Originally posted by keithstg:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
[QB] Actually, I've seen numerous famous and semi-famous acts at free in-stores in my seven years of living here. Off the top of my head: Steve Earle, Lyle Lovett, EmmyLou Harris, Alejandro Escovedo, Keb Mo, Clem Snide, Rhett Miller (Borders, in addition to Kennedy Center), Joss Stone…
That Rhett Miller in-store at Borders was great. Only thing was, he played for so long that I was wondering why I bought my ticket for that night…
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Re: Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center - Fri. Oct. 1st (free
September 23, 2004 at 05:23 PM UTC
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hello "cin oh py lop". i love that poly thread site that you guys all converse at, and the pictures with the names of members. the show at the kennedy center is so on for oct. 1. yeah baby. but have you ever seen that mill. stage at the center. talk about small and cozy. better get there early to guarantee a close seat. there is no bad seat for that setting, and they even have comfy chair thingys to sit on. nuevo entertainment. you should have a drink or something at the roof top terrance bar before the show. great place to relax before being spiritually moved by the best damn band in show business!!! maybe we'll say hi in passing. i'll be the one with some crazy flaming lips shirt on.
walkonby
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Re: Polyphonic Spree - Kennedy Center - Fri. Oct. 1st (free
September 23, 2004 at 06:06 PM UTC
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oh and i almost forgot. anyone going to the show on oct 1. and wants to get there early to get a good seat, the kennedy center does not allow seating for the mill. stage until half an hour before show time. so seating is at 5:30, and they make no exceptions. so you might as well go to the bar and see the wonderful skyline of pimptown that the rooftop terrace offers.