I wanna go see a show this weekend for my birthday but none of them look intriguing. any suggestions?
Shows this weekend?
Originally posted by Samantha:My wife's away for the weekend…wanna hang out? ;)
I wanna go see a show this weekend for my birthday but none of them look intriguing. any suggestions?
Fruit Bats at Iota, but I meant to ask on the board if anyone knew if I should stick around for the headliner.
They are opening for Steve Wynn, who I guess started Dream Syndicate in the 80s, any opinions?
They are opening for Steve Wynn, who I guess started Dream Syndicate in the 80s, any opinions?
I'll hang out with anyone who buys me expensive birthday gifts.
who the hell are the fruit bats? sounds fairy
who the hell are the fruit bats? sounds fairy
Originally posted by Samantha:Chicago's experimental folk-pop combo the Fruit Bats feature an ever-changing lineup based around singer/songwriter/guitarist/keyboardist Eric Johnson (not to be confused with the Eric Johnson from Archers of Loaf or the guitar virtuoso of the same name) and keyboardist/bassist/mandolin player Gillian Lisee. Johnson began playing and writing songs on his four-track in the mid-'90s before he formed I Rowboat, a Velvet Underground-inspired indie rock band. Johnson began dabbling in folk with I Rowboat guitarist Dan Strack and drummer Brian Belval as the Fruit Bats. When I Rowboat disbanded, Johnson played guitar and banjo with Califone. That group's Tim Rutili and Ben Massarella, who also own Perishable Records, urged the Fruit Bats to record their work for the label, which resulted in the trio's 2001 debut, Echolocation. Over the next two years the group toured and refined its lineup and sound, adding Lisee as well as more pop and experimental elements to its folk-rock base. In 2002 the group signed to Sub Pop, who released their sophomore effort, Mouthfuls, in spring 2003.
I'll hang out with anyone who buys me expensive birthday gifts.
who the hell are the fruit bats? sounds fairy
Originally posted by Robert Pollard:I'm not so sure about that
Originally posted by Samantha:Chicago's experimental folk-pop combo the Fruit Bats feature an ever-changing lineup based around singer/songwriter/guitarist/keyboardist Eric Johnson (not to be confused with the Eric Johnson from Archers of Loaf or the guitar virtuoso of the same name) and keyboardist/bassist/mandolin player Gillian Lisee. Johnson began playing and writing songs on his four-track in the mid-'90s before he formed I Rowboat, a Velvet Underground-inspired indie rock band. Johnson began dabbling in folk with I Rowboat guitarist Dan Strack and drummer Brian Belval as the Fruit Bats. When I Rowboat disbanded, Johnson played guitar and banjo with Califone. That group's Tim Rutili and Ben Massarella, who also own Perishable Records, urged the Fruit Bats to record their work for the label, which resulted in the trio's 2001 debut, Echolocation. Over the next two years the group toured and refined its lineup and sound, adding Lisee as well as more pop and experimental elements to its folk-rock base. In 2002 the group signed to Sub Pop, who released their sophomore effort, Mouthfuls, in spring 2003.
I'll hang out with anyone who buys me expensive birthday gifts.
who the hell are the fruit bats? sounds fairy
Heard a song off of his new one on KEXP today. Two thumbs up!
Originally posted by Robert Pollard:
Fruit Bats at Iota, but I meant to ask on the board if anyone knew if I should stick around for the headliner.
They are opening for Steve Wynn, who I guess started Dream Syndicate in the 80s, any opinions?
Originally posted by Samantha:ok, so anybody know about Steve Wynn?
I'm not so sure about that
I'll buy you a thong bikini, cheap bottle of wine and a porno movie to watch at my place…
Originally posted by Robert Pollard:Yeah. He owns the Bellagio and he's got a kick-ass art collection.
Originally posted by Samantha:ok, so anybody know about Steve Wynn?
I'm not so sure about that
Originally posted by mankie:What time should I come over?
I'll buy you a thong bikini, cheap bottle of wine and a porno movie to watch at my place…
One friend who has seen Steve Wynn several times says he is brilliant live. Baltimore City Paper gives a thumbs up to the show. I probably will go to the show in b-more friday.
Originally posted by mankie:sisqo, chianti, and bella donna…it doesn't get more romantic
I'll buy you a thong bikini, cheap bottle of wine and a porno movie to watch at my place…
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:maybe I will hang around to hear them then, anybody have a suggestion of what time to show up at Iota for a Saturday night show, or is it normally not a problem getting in?
Heard a song off of his new one on KEXP today. Two thumbs up!
Originally posted by Robert Pollard:it's always been dead when I went, although that was during the week
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:maybe I will hang around to hear them then, anybody have a suggestion of what time to show up at Iota for a Saturday night show, or is it normally not a problem getting in?
Heard a song off of his new one on KEXP today. Two thumbs up!
Originally posted by Robert Pollard:Dream Syndicate's Days of Wine and roses is IMHO,one of the best VU influenced releases ever.I also heard on a recent tour,he played the whole thing in it's entirety.I don't think you'll be disapointed.
Originally posted by Samantha:ok, so anybody know about Steve Wynn?
I'm not so sure about that
Depends on the artist of course. But a lot of yuppie types show up just for a place to hang out on a Saturday night. If I were going, I'd get there a half hour before the opener.
While you're there, ask Steve the owner if Pernice Brothers are coming back in Sept. Maybe they'd have it posted on the board in the back. Likely it would have to be sometime between Sept 15-17.
While you're there, ask Steve the owner if Pernice Brothers are coming back in Sept. Maybe they'd have it posted on the board in the back. Likely it would have to be sometime between Sept 15-17.
Originally posted by Robert Pollard:
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:maybe I will hang around to hear them then, anybody have a suggestion of what time to show up at Iota for a Saturday night show, or is it normally not a problem getting in?
Heard a song off of his new one on KEXP today. Two thumbs up!
Will you lot stop singing the praises of this Wynn character, I'm trying to score with Samantha for the weekend.
It's just Stevie Winwood, without the wood..must be his age. (Speaking of which, I can get the good old blue pill from a mate of mine so not a problem for me in that area ;) )
It's just Stevie Winwood, without the wood..must be his age. (Speaking of which, I can get the good old blue pill from a mate of mine so not a problem for me in that area ;) )
Thank god there's guys like Mankie around to make me look good by comparison in my wife's eyes. :)
Originally posted by Rhett Miller:thanks for the info, I will try and check on the Pernice Brothers
Depends on the artist of course. But a lot of yuppie types show up just for a place to hang out on a Saturday night. If I were going, I'd get there a half hour before the opener.
While you're there, ask Steve the owner if Pernice Brothers are coming back in Sept. Maybe they'd have it posted on the board in the back. Likely it would have to be sometime between Sept 15-17.