Upcoming Shows

[el pescado]

For anyone in AZ. I'll be djing a very coachella friendly set tonight at the Bikini lounge From 11-12:30....

[Hannahrain]

The Cab Calloway Orchestra (with C. Calloway Brooks, Grandson)
Lyric Theatre, 3/27

This was very good. I was impressed. I was sort of worried that he was just going to be like an impersonator who happened to also be a relative, but he really made it his own.

They did "How Big Can You Get" and dedicated it to Alberto Gonzales. Heh.

He was also very friendly, but he had a total limp fish handshake.

I was virtually the only one there who wasn't old enough to be able to catch this the first time around. I think there was one other college-age person, and a few little kids. I think the reason it was so early is that almost none of the people who were there are allowed to drive at night.

[mountmccabe]

For anyone in AZ. I'll be djing a very coachella friendly set tonight at the Bikini lounge From 11-12:30....

Man don't say that. I really wish I was going to the Jason Anderson show at the Trunk Space tonight because Bikini is right there. And there's breaks and I might get bored of Mr Anderson. I have only been a few times but I rather like the Bikini Lounge.

But I need to stay home and rest. Dammit.


You dj there weekly, yes? I'll show up eventually.

[el pescado]

...Brave the storm No rest for the wicked...I'll be hitting the J A show early also.

[el pescado]

No Bradford mixes it up alot.We onle hit Bikini around once a month.We do dj every sunday 8-12 at HT Lounge in Scottsdale.Mello vibe misikhead scene.

[el pescado]

I've probably seen you at shows.Trunk space is awesome,so is modified.Have a huge crush on Kimber.

[mountmccabe]

I missed quite a bit of work last week being sick and was sick all weekend (and didn't go see Adrian Orange on Sunday night) and am still slow at work and still coughing and phlegmy some. I should be asleep before you even start.

If I weren't sick I'd totes be there. I mean, seriously, this would be great. Dammit.

[kreutz2112]

Man Man - March 28 (tomorrow!)
Anti Flag - March 29 (the next day!)
Ambulette - April 7 (oh how I miss Engine Down and Denali)
Wolfmother - April 17
Ted Leo + Rx - April 21
Elf Power - April 23
Coachella
DJ Shadow - May 1 (maybe)
Mastadon and Cursive - May 7
Animal Collective - May 22
The Hold Steady - May 23
Girl Talk - May 26
Tortoise - June 19
Deftones - June 23
Deftones - June 24
Maximo Park - July 20
RUSH - August 6

[mountmccabe]

Yeah I wouldn't be surprised if we've been at the same shows various times. I'm John.

My actual upcoming that I hope to make it to right now is

Mar 30 - Ambulette @ Modified
Apr 11 - the Shins, Viva Voce @ Celeb
Apr 16 - Ponys, Deerhunter, Asleep in the Sea (my last chance to see them)
Apr 18 - Lymbic System, Back Ted-N-Ted, Colorstore @ Modified
Apr 27-29 - Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival @ Empire Polo Grounds
May 02 - Melissa Ferrick, Erin McKeown @ the Brickhouse
May 02 - Anathallo @ Modified
May 04 - Silversun Pickups, Elf Power @ the Clubhouse
May 05 - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, the Fratelis @ Marquee

With maybes on the Clientele, Laura Viers/Young Galaxy, Brother Ali/Psalm One and Voxtrot and Pretty Girls Make Graves (?)

Things look a little light for the upcoming month. Which I guess is alright as a leadup to Coachella, monetarily.

[kreutz2112]

John, sorry if were not on a first name basis here, but I recommend going to the Pretty Girls Make Graves show. It is there "farewell" tour. So that may be the last time you will be abe to see them.

[el pescado]

Shins!!!Silversun!!!Petty girls make graves..I havent heard about that one.I'm Sean .See you at one of these shows.

[ewiggy]

i just bought tickets for my (most likely) very first show in CA after i move.

7/7 - Decemberists/Band of Horses - Hollywood Bowl

[mountmccabe]

John, sorry if were not on a first name basis here, but I recommend going to the Pretty Girls Make Graves show. It is there "farewell" tour. So that may be the last time you will be abe to see them.

The ? next to them was 'cause I thought they broke up and were done not broke up and were doing tour. I love them and I love their final album and have generally enjoyed them live in the past. So yeah, I will def plan on going.

Also I must admit I forget your name unless it is kreutz but you're going to Ambulette so you can't be all bad.

I would appreciate and explanation on Rush, though. :)

[mountmccabe]

Shins!!!Silversun!!!Petty girls make graves..I havent heard about that one.I'm Sean .See you at one of these shows.

Sounds good.

[bballarl]

John, did you ever see Jesu?

[ragingdave]

No Coachella but many good shows for me upcoming.

Mew - The Fillmore
Dean and Britta - The Independent
BRMC - The Fillmore
Air - Nob Hill Masonic Temple (WTF?!!)
Roger Waters - Oracle Arena
The National - Bimbo's
Voxtrot - GAMH
Daft Punk - The Greek Theater

[mountmccabe]

John, did you ever see Jesu?

They didn't make it to the US in time for the Phoenix show.

They're supposed to be rescheduling and their new visas are supposed to be for a year so they've got time.

[La Ferrassie]

I got my Modest Mouse and Love As Laughter @ the Mesa Amp. tickets today.

[ewiggy]

hi ragingdave

[york707]

Hi Dave.

[bballarl]

Hoodoo Gurus tomorrow.

[kreutz2112]

The ? next to them was 'cause I thought they broke up and were done not broke up and were doing tour. I love them and I love their final album and have generally enjoyed them live in the past. So yeah, I will def plan on going.

Also I must admit I forget your name unless it is kreutz but you're going to Ambulette so you can't be all bad.

I would appreciate and explanation on Rush, though. :)

Rush is one of my favorite bands, hence the "2112" after my name. I have seen them four times and they never have had an opening band. They always play for at least 2.5 hours and they play a variety of songs from all their albums. Also they always switch the set list up from show to show. btw kreutz is the first part of my last name, kreutzer, my first name is Adam.

[ewiggy]

hi york

[mountmccabe]

Rush is one of my favorite bands, hence the "2112" after my name. I have seen them four times and they never have had an opening band. They always play for at least 2.5 hours and they play a variety of songs from all their albums. Also they always switch the set list up from show to show. btw kreutz is the first part of my last name, kreutzer, my first name is Adam.

Ahh, yes. Adam. That's right.

Candlebox was the opening band one time I saw Rush; I forget who opened the other time. Also I was joking, really. I have no need to see them again but that doesn't mean that you should stay away. Plus I would probably enjoy it quite a bit more than I'd figure.

[RockStr4Life]

Mew at the Fonda 4/7
Coachella
Deftones Gibson Ampitheater 6/28
Underworld and Paul Oakenfold at the Hollywood Bowl 9/9

[PineapplePete]

Muse at the forum
COACHELLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
then DAFT PUNK
i couldnt ask for more
its gonna be a great year

[york707]

Hi ewiggy. Glad you're you again.

[devachan]

Hi ragingdave.

No Coachella but many good shows for me upcoming.

Mew - The Fillmore
Dean and Britta - The Independent
BRMC - The Fillmore
Air - Nob Hill Masonic Temple (WTF?!!)
Roger Waters - Oracle Arena
The National - Bimbo's
Voxtrot - GAMH
Daft Punk - The Greek Theater

Dean and Britta. Nice.

Shins!!!Silversun!!!Petty girls make graves..I havent heard about that one.I'm Sean .See you at one of these shows.

Hi Sean, I'm also seeing the Shins in a few weeks. I heard them on Morning Eclectic yesterday and they were tight. This is going to be a fantastic show.

[Tylerdurden31]

April 18th - Patti Smith
Coachella
August 9th - Daft Punk(I better get tickets this saturday!!!!)
September 14th - Underworld @ Central Park...that's awesome

I'm trying to save some money, so i'm not going to every show i possibly can...such as Decemberists w/ grizzly bear, Slint doing Spiderland, Arcade Fire, BRMC...sigh

[MannyMacabre]

i have tickets for:
blonde redhead at the glass house,
coachella
bright eyes at the soma
daft punk in la.

its gonna be a good summer :)

[ToddThaGod]

i got tickets for The Roots in Philly this Friday....!!!

It's in the Tower Theatre. I saw Phil Lesh there and the music quality is nothing less than AMAZING in that building. I can't wait.

[Michelle]

i'm way out in the midwest... my upcoming schedule:

the format/ guster
placebo
morrissey

went to the shins show in lawrence a few weeks back at it was one of the best shows i've ever seen. i don't know why people were saying they weren't good live. i thought they were amazing.

[caco0283]

my christina aguilera vip pass came in the mail yesterday....i cant believe i spent so much money to stand on stage with her....if im allowed to take a camera there will tons of pix

[artgutser]

MUSE April 12th

[TomAz]

my christina aguilera vip pass came in the mail yesterday....i cant believe i spent so much money to stand on stage with her....if im allowed to take a camera there will tons of pix

if you can score with her that will be worth hundreds of points.

[ediger]

Rush is one of my favorite bands, hence the "2112" after my name. I have seen them four times and they never have had an opening band. They always play for at least 2.5 hours and they play a variety of songs from all their albums. Also they always switch the set list up from show to show. btw kreutz is the first part of my last name, kreutzer, my first name is Adam.

Last time Rush came to Winnipeg, someone hucked a bottle at Geddy Lee and they haven't been back since. They were rumoured to be coming here this tour, but apparently not. I've never been a Rush fan, but I wanted to go so I could huck a bottle on stage and yell "I thought we told you last time, dont come back!!"

[GnarVee]

3/30 = The Mars Volta - santa cruz
3/31 = The Mars Volta - berkeley
4/6 = Dredg - SF
4/9 = MUSE - SF
4/20 = KMK - long beach
4/27-429 = some festival
4/30 = TOOL - reno
6/12 = I TURN 21 ....GET HAMMERERED
7/21 = DAFT PUNK -LA
7/27 = DAFT PUNK - berkeley
8/18 = ROCK THE BELLS - SF
MORE TO BE ADDED!!!

[york707]

i'm way out in the midwest... my upcoming schedule:

the format/ guster
placebo
morrissey

went to the shins show in lawrence a few weeks back at it was one of the best shows i've ever seen. i don't know why people were saying they weren't good live. i thought they were amazing.

...not sure exactly where you're from, but Lawrence and KC get tons of great shows... more than St. Louis, anyway.

[BlueDevil50]

im thinking bout goin to these shows
Muse @ The Forum
Morrissey @ Ventura Theater
Underworld @ Hollywood Bowl
Bright Eyes @ SB Arlington Theater

what would be the best show? and worst?

[ragingdave]

Hi York.
Hi Ewiggy.
Hi Devachan.

Anyone happen to know how many (and which) Luna songs Dean and Britta play on tour?

Mmmmmm... Luna.

[kreutz2112]

Man Man - March 28 (tomorrow!)
Anti Flag - March 29 (the next day!)
Ambulette - April 7 (oh how I miss Engine Down and Denali)
Wolfmother - April 17
Ted Leo + Rx - April 21
Elf Power - April 23
Coachella
DJ Shadow - May 1 (maybe)
Mastadon and Cursive - May 7
Animal Collective - May 22
The Hold Steady - May 23
Girl Talk - May 26
Tortoise - June 19
Deftones - June 23
Deftones - June 24
Maximo Park - July 20
Daft Punk - July 29
RUSH - August 6


How could I forget Daft Punk?

[devachan]

Hi York.
Hi Ewiggy.
Hi Devachan.

Anyone happen to know how many (and which) Luna songs Dean and Britta play on tour?

Mmmmmm... Luna.

Hey RD,

Here is a link to a review of a recent Dean and Britta Show (http://euclid.homelinux.net/~kirstiecat/blog/archives/2261). 3-4 Luna songs and a Serge Gainsbourg cover. Looks pretty kickass.

[ragingdave]

Awesome.
Methinks I see "Chinatown" as the last encore.
Please let it be so next week.
I might cry.

[J~$$$]

tee-hee she was Jem.

[mob roulette]

why i STILL hate new york. not living there, i mean:

Justine D. & DFA Records Present

OFFICIAL LCD SOUNDSYSTEM AFTERPARTY

dj's
cut copy
al doyle (hot chip)
my cousin roy
james murphy & pat mahoney
andrew butler (hercules & love affair)
jacques renault

Saturday, March 31st
@ 205 Bar
205 Chrystie St. (at Stanton)
New York

10pm - 4am, 21+
ONLY open to will call / ticket stub holders for both LCD Bowery Ballroom performances

losers. how come i can't see cut copy, hot chip, and lcd in one night? oh right. cause i don't live in the hipster capital of the WORLD. i'm totally hating on this...

[ewiggy]

settle down. they're just djing.

[bmack86]

I saw OOIOO last night. They were FANTASTIC. Extremely precise, and really rhythmic. They played for a little over an hour, and it should have gone on much longer. See them if you have a chance.

[Michelle]

im thinking bout goin to these shows
Muse @ The Forum
Morrissey @ Ventura Theater
Underworld @ Hollywood Bowl
Bright Eyes @ SB Arlington Theater

what would be the best show? and worst?

i am going to see morrissey here in kansas city. i'm pretty stoked. i will definitely be checking out muse next time they come. i wouldn't miss either.

[el pescado]

As bmack has stated in another thread...MEAT PUPPETS!

[york707]

Man, I miss Luna. Hopefully Dean and Britta will come through town.

[Daft Fro]

April 10 - Muse @ The Forum
April 27, 28, 29 - Coachella
July 21 - Daft Punk @ LA Sports Arena
July 27 - Daft Punk @ Greek Theatre (Berkeley)
Aug. 11 - Rock The Bells @ NOS
Sept. 7 - Underworld @ Hollywood Bowl

These are set in stone.

Aug. 3,4,5 - Lollapalooza @ Grant Park (Chicago)

Dependent upon lineup of course. If Daft Punk & Smashing Pumpkins end up playing, I will be there.

[ewiggy]

thanks to valarie i am going to rock the bells. god, so many shows in CA. <3.

[suprefan]

April 10 - Muse @ The Forum
April 27, 28, 29 - Coachella
July 21 - Daft Punk @ LA Sports Arena
July 27 - Daft Punk @ Greek Theatre (Berkeley)
Aug. 11 - Rock The Bells @ NOS
Sept. 7 - Underworld @ Hollywood Bowl






I will be at all of those.

[RockStr4Life]

yeah I just added Rock the Bells SB and possibly Steven Marley at the House of Blues. I'll hopefully go to Deftones at the end of summer and I really want to go to Daft Punk in LA! Fuck!

[brokenDREAMS]

April:
26 _ Stephan Marley w/ jr. gong, K'naan @ HOB (sunset)
27-29 _ Coachella!

May:
26 _ Pravda @ disney hall feat. Amon Tobin, Cut chemist, Dj Spooky...

June:
24 _ Jurassic 5 (perhaps last show in LA before break-up) , Dj shadow & Cut Chemist @ H. Bowl

July:
27 _ Daft Punk @ Los Angeles S.A.

August:
11 _ Rock the Bells @ NOS

September:
9 _ Underworld @ H. Bowl

[bmack86]

I'm hitting up Rock the Bells in San Berdoo.
I may go see Fairport Convention acoustic trio at McCabes Guitar Shop in May.
Definitely going to see Sonic Boom on April 9th, and probably hitting up Nurse With Wound at Amoeba on April 5th. Either that or Man Man.

[bballarl]

When is Fairport at McCabes? That would be amazing. It's probably when I'm back in the Bay Area though (any time after May 4th).

[bmack86]

Yeha, it is after may 4th. They're playing in Berkeley as well.

Here's dates and venues.
05-04 Berkeley, CA - Freight and Salvage #
05-05 Auburn, CA - Karfluki Fest #
05-06 Felton, CA - Don Quixote's #
05-09 Toulume, CA - Black Oak Casino #
05-10 Altadena, CA - Coffee Gallery Backstage #
05-11 San Diego, CA - Acoustic Music #
05-12 San Juan Capistrano, CA - SJC Library Concert Series #
05-13 Santa Monica, CA - McCabes Guitar Shop #

[devachan]

June:
24 _ Jurassic 5 (perhaps last show in LA before break-up) , Dj shadow & Cut Chemist @ H. Bowl



I don't want to be the bringer of bad news but J5 (http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/calendar/calendar.cfm?mode=cal&month=6&year=2007) is no longer listed on that date.

You still got shadow and CC. :)

[brokenDREAMS]

I don't want to be the bringer of bad news but J5 (http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/calendar/calendar.cfm?mode=cal&month=6&year=2007) is no longer listed on that date.

You still got shadow and CC. :)


Oh well, got to see J5 a handful of times already so I'd rather cherish those memories rather than see them perform with grudges amongst one another. Still buying tickets to that show though, could never get enought of brainfreeze!

[suprefan]

I think Shadow and CC were put on to replace J5 since they dropped off. I still wanna go.

[mountmccabe]

I am still pretty convinced that I will be going to see Ambulette tonight.

[Mabdul Doobakus]

Of Montreal for me tonight.

[devachan]

Hey new people or lurkers or old school. Feel free to post short/long reviews of shows you see. Pictures are awesome too. Video's good. A constructive review of their show is extremely helpful to me personally and to others I would think.

Graci. Keep on truckin.

[suprefan]

Alright, I guess I'll start writing to go along with my photos. Msrs Volta on Tuesday but I doubt I will get the kind of photos that I have posted the last few times on here. More video I figure since they might be playing new songs.

[AEversW]

Minus the Bear - April 5th SLO (maybe)
Coachella
Morrissey - June 10th Bakersfield

i spent my decemberist and daft punk money on a dodger jersey and a game or two.

[La Ferrassie]

Man Man was added to Modest Mouse shows.
May 12-Mesa Amphitheatre got the tickets a couple days ago.
It should be killer, Modest Mouse, Love As Laughter, and Man Man.

[full.on.idle]

tonight, some scandinavian funk, after a short set by a dj in a dumpster

[Mabdul Doobakus]

I don't have any pictures or anything, but I give Of Montreal an A for theatrics and a C+ for how they sounded. I had a feeling a lot of their stuff would be difficult to pull of live, and I guess it was. Some parts of their songs were practically inaudible in the mix, which may have been their fault or it may have been Studio A's fault, I have no idea. It was one of those deals where if you didn't already know what the song was supposed to sound like, it probably wouldn't have sounded so hot at times. At other times, though, they sounded pretty fine. It was hit or miss. Also, they didn't play "The Past Is A Grotesque Animal"...I know it's 12 minutes long, but it kind of seems like a no-brainer to come out and play that during the encore.

I won't be seeing them again at Coachella, but I wouldn't tell fans of the band not to see them. All in all, it was a good time.

I should also mention that my experience may have been soured a little bit by the idiot in front of me, whose dancing consisted of jumping wildly up and down while flailing his arms and throwing his hair all over the place...in a manner that seemed calculated to both obscure my view to the maximum possible degree and to inflict as much bodily damage as he could get away with, short of having me press charges for assualt and/or aggravated battery. I really think clubs need to employ Dance Police Squads who, upon seeing someone dancing like a douchebag, will come bursting out onto the floor and will violently tackle said douchebag on the spot. I'm all for people going nuts, but only if there's enough space. Please, people, dance responsibly. And never, under any circumstances, should you dance and drive.

[bmack86]

Just got back from TV on the Radio.
Caught a few songs by the Noisettes. They were fun and noisy. Tons of energy onstage. The show was at the Henry Fonda, a venue that I hate. The place attracts the "I'm here to drink, be an asshole and brag about what an awesome Hollywood socialite I am" crowd. They were there in full force tonight. There was one woman who wouldn't shut up about how she is a gypsy and also her fantastic digiridoo prowess. I digress. TV on the Radio were good, but I've seen them play better. They had tons of energy, but Tunde's voice wasn't as strong as I've heard it. They are getting consistently better at building their songs to a climax live. The drum circle deal was a bit cheesy, but when they did it on Let the Devil In, it sounded really cool. I'm hoping tomorrow will be better, because when they're really on, these guys can bring it like few others.

Setlist
1.Tonight
2.Young Liars
3.Wrong Way
4.Dreams
5.Province
6.Wolf Like Me
7.Dirty Whirlwind
8.Blues From Down Here
9.Dry Drunk Emperor (A nice surprise)
10.Wash the Day Away
11.Satellite

Encore
12.A Method
13.Let the Devil In
14.Staring at the Sun

[AEversW]

great set list. Tonight is a great song to open with. All that was missing was Ambulance

[bmack86]

I really wanted to hear Hours and King Eternal. I'd also love to see them do Mr. Grieves, but I doubt that'd happen. It was really cool to hear Dry Drunk Emperor.

[mountmccabe]

Man Man was added to Modest Mouse shows.
May 12-Mesa Amphitheatre got the tickets a couple days ago.
It should be killer, Modest Mouse, Love As Laughter, and Man Man.

Oooh, I did not hear that. Very interesting. That might push me into seeing them again. I mean, I love the Mouse but I was planning on skipping this one just cause of all the shows in May. And I don't like Love as Laughter.

I guess it depends on if I go to Tucson next weekend to see Man Man. And if I do, how it goes.

[mountmccabe]

Last night I did go see Ambulette. I've been sick so I've not been doing much so I was tired. But it started early and there were only three bands. And I still had plenty of time to go to El Norteno beforehand for some Gorditas. Next time I need to take a picture of the food. Oh man you guys probably have no idea. So fucking good.

Anyway. Let's see. Each band was a four piece with two guitarists, a drummer and a bassits though for the outer two there was some switching around.

Locals Technicolor Yawn opened. I would not have chosen "Yawn" for my band name; leaves such a big opening. Plus they were boring. Except for the song where the lead singer stopped playing guitar badly and went to the drumkit instead. And he played better/more interestingly than the standard drummer who switched to a keyboard. And the lead guitarist played his best, most adventurous guitar of the night and sang/shouted in little bursts. There were maybe two other songs (of 7 or so total) that I cared for; both tended towards their more aggressive/adventurous side but neither were all that much of either.

The New Trust were next. They're from somewhere North of the Bay Area. Josh Staples who was in the Velvet Teen is this band's lead singer/bassist. He is a fine, kinda talky singer. The songs were general up-tempo indie rock, well structured and energetic. I liked them. If I had cash I would've bought their album.

Ambulette was next. They last played here just after Coachella last year, opening for Ranier Maria. The turnout last night ended up being decent, maybe 100 people.

And, umm, they were phenomenal. I like opening bands. Many times I want to see opening bands more than headliners. Then there are times I mostly just want to go to a show and aren't hugely familiar with anyone playing. So, yeah, I didn't expect to like Ambulette so much more than the other two.

Every band member shocked me with how good they sounded. I particularly loved Matt Clark's lead guitar - full and washy, slowburning and beautiful.

OK, fine, I been trying but I have no idea how to describe how great this short set (~35 minutes) was. They closed with their version of "If You Go Away" which frankly sounded a little out of place. The other songs had more movement and were built better, in my opinion.

Anyway they were awesome. Go see them. Twice. Pics later.

[keriann]

I like your reviews, John

[mountmccabe]

Thank you. I am glad. They often frustrate me.

[CuervoPH]

Lily Allen is playing in May in Baltimore, and The National are playing in June in Philly. I hope to make both of those.

John has me wanting gorditas now. Not sure what I can manage in Balto, but I may have to settle for a cheesesteak in Philly.

[mountmccabe]

Here are the pics from the latest:

Technicolor Yawn, lead guitarist singing and the singer playing drums:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i269/mountmccabe/Shows/Ambulette/7c600c4c.jpg

The New Trust:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i269/mountmccabe/Shows/Ambulette/b4d3a51b.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i269/mountmccabe/Shows/Ambulette/cfeea876.jpg


Ambulette:
Maura & Stephen:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i269/mountmccabe/Shows/Ambulette/1b709130.jpg

Matt Clark:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i269/mountmccabe/Shows/Ambulette/7564142f.jpg

[keriann]

Modified looks like a cool space.

[Slushmier]

This thread rules.

Even though it's not upcoming I have to mention seeing The Coup/Lyrics Born on Monday night. I've never seen either before and both met my expectations. The Coup had a tight band that hit every note and was allowed to show off, so you got the perfect blend of 70s soul, hip hop and a political demonstration. He even let Silk-E sing "BabyLet'sHaveaBabyBeforeBushDoSomethin'Crazy."

Lyrics Born was like seeing a subpar jamband with an MC.

Ok, for my upcoming shows:

Definitely going to:
The Decemberists - Fillmore April 22
Nas or Andrew Bird (haven't decided which) - April 25
Coachella
Lily Allen - Ogden May 21
The Hold Steady - Ogden May 22
Global Dance Fest w/ Tiesto - Red Rocks July 21
Daft Punk - Red Rocks July 31
Underworld - Red Rocks September 11

[Jenniehoo]

I think I'm going to TV on the Radio tonight. Tessa told me that Matthew Fox got put on the guest list. If I see him, I'm totally going to embarrass myself. Maybe if I take the "I loved you in Party of Five," road, he'll be surprised and actually sign something for me. We'll see.

And Tessa told me they played Dry, Drunk Emperor last night - which is my favorite song. I doubt they'll play it two nights running - but, we'll see.

[theaenimatool]

Tomorrow: California Metalfest with Necrophagist
Tuesday: The MARS FUCKING VOLTA at the Orphium!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
april 8: ISIS @ THE HENRY FONDA
april 10: MUSE @ THE FORUM
april 13: the ten bells @ the cobalt!!!!
april 27-29: COACHELLA BABY
May 1: MASTODON/AGAINST ME at the wiltern

[roberto73]

I just got my tickets for The Hold Steady at the El Rey.

I'm still debating whether to snag a couple for Morrissey at The Ventura Theater. I actually can't believe they're not sold out yet.

[theaenimatool]

Oh well, got to see J5 a handful of times already so I'd rather cherish those memories rather than see them perform with grudges amongst one another. Still buying tickets to that show though, could never get enought of brainfreeze!

wait what????????? J5 BROKE UP????? YOURE FUCKIN JOKING!!!!

[miscorrections]

The Decemberists - Fillmore April 22

i saw them there, missed the opening bands 'cause we got in quite a car accident, but the show more than made up for it.

[Boourns]

Have tickets:
Muse @ The Forum, April 10 (well, I paid for them, should be here soon)
COACHELLA
The Decemberists @ Hollywood Bowl, July 7
DAFT PUNK @ Trojan hell, July 21

[MarkO]

Just got tix for Dinosaur Jr. Another band I wanted to see but never could back in the day.

So now I'm on schedule for : The Frames / Amiina / Coachella / Dinosaur Jr. / Sasquatch / Daft Punk.

An eclectic mix. :) Annoyed at myself for missing tix for Silversun Pickups here in OR.

[idrive1life]

I'm no longer going to the 4/8 Decemberists show (selling my tix). I'm flying to CA and seeing Muse in their 4/9 and 4/10 shows instead.

It's final, am not going to Sasquatch. I found cheap flight to SEA and tickets are still available but I thought overall lineup is not compelling enough for me to go there. Oh well, if they'll add Muse later (< not happening since they will be playing in some Europe festival at the same time).
Yo La Tengo - Completed
The Thermals - Completed
Cold War Kids, Tokyo Police Club - Completed
Ultra Music Festival [The Cure (amazing!), Kruder & Dorfmeister (OMG < add these old dudes in Coachella), Brazilian Girls (cool entertaining set but no longer do or die must-see 4 me in Coachella, however, I will see them barring any conflict), Digitalism (refreshingly cool and should be interesting and I'll definitely check their Coachella set), Deep Dish (my feet still in pain 4 dancing all day last week), Sander Kleinenberg (add him too!), Tiesto (meh - not wasting my time 4 him in Coachella), Tommy Sunshine (okay meh), Junkie XL (meh), Shiny Toy Gun (SUCKED)] - Completed

? Of Montreal 4/1 (maybe not - tix sold out, already saw them anyway - they are just too flamboyant and their theatrics can be annoying however, fans non-stop dancing during their set is fan)
? The Killers 4/7
Muse 4/9, 4/10 and 4/15 @ Edgefest 16 (with The Killers, Kaiser Chiefs, Placebo)
Coachella
Arctic Monkeys 5/20
Bonnaroo
Morrissey 7/17
Lollapalooza

[ewiggy]

i still can't get over the fact that people actually like shiny toy guns, or whatever they're called.

i heard their song on a commercial the other day.

granted, it was on cw.

[bmack86]

Saw TV on the Radio again tonight. It was good, but, once again, nothing great. I've seen them better, and they barely switched up the setlist at all. Crowd was calmer tonight, which was nice, and they played Blind, which I've wanted to hear for some time.

Setlist
1.Young Liars
2.The Wrong Way
3.Dreams
4.Province
5.Wolf Like Me
6.I Was a Lover
7.Blind
8.Dirty Whirlwind
9.Blues From Down Here
10.Wash the Day Away
11.Satellite

Encore
12.A Method
13.Let the Devil In
14.Staring at the Sun

[BoneDaddy]

I was hoping to save money this year, oh well.

Coachella, Police, Underworld, Daft Punk. Plus who knows who else. :D

Maybe EDC, Nocturnal.

[idrive1life]

TV On The Radio was one of my most anticipated acts last year but their show was underwhelming @ Coachella '06. I really like their recorded sound but I thought they were pretty boring live. Here we go again last year, everyone was creaming on their pants on their not so spectacular 2006 album but just like the Bloc Party, I'll just listen or use their music as background while am surfing on internet or reading magazines.

[bmack86]

I've now seen them 7 times, and they've been everything from boring to brilliant. These two were just good.

[tessalasset]

Damn Bryan I wish I knew you were going. I was there last night and tonight with Gabe and Jennie. I was kind of underwhelmed last night (partly because I was so distracted by Matthew Foxy), and I thought tonight was much better. They need some fuckin Ambulance in there tho.

Upcoming shows:
4/2 - Ratatat @ Fonda
4/6 - The Frames @ Belly Up
4/9 - The Color Turning @ Troubadour (free show!)
4/20 - Steel Train @ Echo (<3<3<3)
4/21 - Joshua Radin @ El Rey
4/27 - Coachella
5/4 - Kinky @ El Rey
5/5 - Stagecoach
5/19 - The Sea & Cake @ Troubadour (maybe)
5/21 - El-P @ El Rey (maybe)
5/31 - The Hold Steady @ El Rey
5/11 - Bebel Gilberto @ El Rey
6/2 - Arcade Fire @ SF (biiiiiig maybe)
6/9 - Ben Folds @ Bowl
6/14 - Hot Chip @ Fonda
6/15 - Sage Francis & Buck 65 @ Fonda
6/24 - DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist @ Bowl
7/7 - Decemberists @ Bowl
7/21 - Daft Punk @ LA Sports Arena
8/3 - Bernstein, Copland & Gershwin @ Bowl
8/11 - Sgt Peppers at 40..a Beatles Celebration @ Bowl
8/22 - Dave Brubeck @ Bowl
9/9 - Underworld @ Bowl

[Courtney]

4/6 - The Frames @ Belly Up

Where's that?

[BlueDevil50]

Where's that?

belly up tavern in san diego im pretty sure...

[Courtney]

Oh, San Diego. Thanks.

[bmack86]

Tessa, I have to say I agree with you. I was a little underwhelmed both nights, but that's because they've been so good before.
Also, i'm so excited for some of the shows on your list. The Hold Steady, Kinky, Hot Chip, Daft Punk. Are you gonna go to Os Mutantes at the El Rey? Maybe my most anticipated show of the year.

[tessalasset]

Oh shit I forgot about Os Mutantes. Of course I'm gonna be there.

And yeah Courtney it's in SD. I thought I wasn't gonna be able to see them at Coachella so I knew I had to get down to their SD show. Fucking phenomenal live. But now I get to see them at Coachella too! Win Win Win!

[bmack86]

Tessa, what's this Sgt. Peppers deal? D'you have any info on it?

[tessalasset]

No but the title sold me. I think it's just all beatles songs.

[bmack86]

I wonder who's performing

[idrive1life]

Randy Ricochet's Fag 4 is probably among those performing.

[Slushmier]

8/22 - Dave Brubeck @ Bowl

Color me jealous.

[tessalasset]

$1 tickets baby

[bmack86]

My list, as of right now
4/5-Nurse With Wound at Amoeba
4/5-Man Man at the Roxy
4/9-Sonic Boom at Safari Sam's
4/10-Mt. Eerie at the Smell
4/11-Lightning Bolt (But where????)
4/12-Ted Leo at the El Rey (Maybe, haven't bought tickets)
4/14-Deerhunter/The Ponys at the Echo
4/21-Art Brut at the Troubadour (Haven't Bought tix yet)
4/23-Qui at Silverlake Lounge
4/26-Arcade Fire at Spreckels
4/27-4/29-Coachella
5/3-Elf Power at Spaceland (maybe)
5/5-Frog Eyes at the Echo (maybe)
5/12-Dinosaur Jr at the Troubadour (Once I get some money)
5/15-Meat Puppets at the Troubadour
5/17-Ben Gibbard at Royce Hall
5/29-Voxtrot at the El Rey (maybe)
5/31-The Hold Steady at the El Rey (maybe)
6/12-Menomena at the Troubadour (maybe)
7/13-7/15-Pitchfork Music Festival
7/21-Daft Punk at LA Sports Center
8/11-Rock the Bells

And Os Mutantes, whenever they may be playing. I'm going to that. For sure.

[suprefan]

Tessa, what's this Sgt. Peppers deal? D'you have any info on it?

CHEAP TRICK is performing at this.

Sgt. Pepper's at 40…a Beatles Celebration
Weekends Fridays FR1

Friday, August 10, 2007, 8:30 PM
Also:
Saturday, August 11, 8:30 PM
Hollywood Bowl
2301 N. Highland Avenue
Hollywood, CA
(323) 850-2000


Artists:

Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
Edwin Outwater, conductor
Cheap Trick, special guests



Oh and I just won tickets on KROQ for Morrissey at the Hollywood Bowl. I already had a ticket but I guess I just upgraded seats big time.

And I guess I need to get tickets for Dave Brubek now.

[mountmccabe]

That reminds me I saw a flyer for an upcoming show by Freewill - a Rush cover band - and Cheaper Trix were opening.

[mountmccabe]

Other shows on tap

Apr 11 - The Shins, Viva Voce @ Celeb
Apr 16 - The Ponys, Deerhunter, Asleep in the Sea @ Modified
Apr 18 - Lymbyc Systm, Colorstore, Back Ted N-Ted @ Modified
Apr 25 - Sunset Rubdown @ Modified
Apr 27-29 - Coachella @ Empire Polo Grounds
May 02 - Melissa Ferrick, Erin McKeown @ Brickhouse
May 04 - Silversun Pickups, Elf Power @ Clubhouse
May 05 - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, the Fratellis @ Marquee
May 12 - Modest Mouse, Man Man, Love as Laughter @ Mesa Ampitheatre
May 18 - Brother Ali, Psalm One @ Club Congress, Tucson
May 19 - Brother Ali, Psalm One @ Orpheum Theatre, Flagstaff
May 21 - The Clientele, Beach House @ Modified
May 23 - El-P @ Clubhouse
May 27 - Voxtrot @ Anderson's
May 29 - Matt & Kim @ Modified
May 30 - Pretty Girls Make Graves @ Clubhouse
May 31 - Laura Veirs and the Saltbreakers, Young Galaxy @ Modified
Jun 02 - the Hold Steady @ Brickhouse

[PineapplePete]

My list, as of right now
4/5-Nurse With Wound at Amoeba
4/5-Man Man at the Roxy
4/9-Sonic Boom at Safari Sam's
4/10-Mt. Eerie at the Smell
4/11-Lightning Bolt (But where????)
4/12-Ted Leo at the El Rey (Maybe, haven't bought tickets)
4/14-Deerhunter/The Ponys at the Echo
4/21-Art Brut at the Troubadour (Haven't Bought tix yet)
4/23-Qui at Silverlake Lounge
4/26-Arcade Fire at Spreckels
4/27-4/29-Coachella
5/3-Elf Power at Spaceland (maybe)
5/5-Frog Eyes at the Echo (maybe)
5/12-Dinosaur Jr at the Troubadour (Once I get some money)
5/15-Meat Puppets at the Troubadour
5/17-Ben Gibbard at Royce Hall
5/29-Voxtrot at the El Rey (maybe)
5/31-The Hold Steady at the El Rey (maybe)
6/12-Menomena at the Troubadour (maybe)
7/13-7/15-Pitchfork Music Festival
7/21-Daft Punk at LA Sports Center
8/11-Rock the Bells

And Os Mutantes, whenever they may be playing. I'm going to that. For sure.

how the fuck can you afford to go to all of those???? and u have two shows to go to on 4/5

[garrett222]

4/7 Mew at the Fonda

Anyone seen Mew live? How are they???? Anyone else going to be at this show?

[arbouler]

^i think i might get to shoot the mew gig for a magazine. so yea i might go.

ariel pink last night

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/173/442959327_07dc905928.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/184/442959021_2a9abfb6fd.jpg

[tessalasset]

5/17-Ben Gibbard at Royce Halltotally forgot about that. i'll be there with you. :)

[full.on.idle]

he had sweet lighting

[bmack86]

how the fuck can you afford to go to all of those???? and u have two shows to go to on 4/5

I get most of my tickets for free through radio and managers, and other ones I can afford because they're 5-10 bucks. I'm goin to the Nurse With Wound show at Amoeba before Man Man starts.

[bmack86]

And I'm goin to Ratatat right now, apparently.

[AEversW]

are there still tickets left for the Ben Gibbard at Royce Hall show?

[BlueDevil50]

I get most of my tickets for free through radio and managers, and other ones I can afford because they're 5-10 bucks. I'm goin to the Nurse With Wound show at Amoeba before Man Man starts.

how do you get hooked up with managers and radio stuff? id love to be like that! anything i can do?

[sighlent]

4/16 - Eats Tapes
4/22 - Sunset Rubdown + Xiu Xiu (holy fuck this show is going to rock balls)
4/26 - The Decemberists + My Brightest Diamond
4/27-29 - Coacheezy
5/14 - Bright Eyes
5/16 - Björk
6/1 - 2 - Arcade Fire
7/7 - The Decemberists
7/27 - Daft Punk

The Smashing Pumpkins as soon as they play California

[bballarl]

4/7 Mew at the Fonda

Anyone seen Mew live? How are they???? Anyone else going to be at this show?

I saw them open for Kasabian at the Fonda back in October or November. They were good, with weird visuals. I have no idea how they are going to fill that room though, I really don't.

[bmack86]

how do you get hooked up with managers and radio stuff? id love to be like that! anything i can do?

I book concerts and work at the radio station on campus.

[bmack86]

Ratatat were very good. I've never really listened to them, and for some reason i expected something very different. They had a cinematic feel to much of their stuff, and it was very dance rooted. Had me movin'.

[BlueDevil50]

I book concerts and work at the radio station on campus.

where? im lookin for a job big time right now! you know anything i can do along the lines of that?

[bmack86]

I'm at UCLA. We don't get paid for what we do, so tickets are our reimbursement for our time

[BlueDevil50]

I'm at UCLA. We don't get paid for what we do, so tickets are our reimbursement for our time

thats awesome...im kinda in a stand still with my life and would love to do something in music. you think you could friend me on myspace so maybe later on, i can hit you up with a few questions? if not, no worries

[amyzzz]

oh my god. I just opened up last week's New Times, and apparently now Crowded House are coming to Phoenix April 26th. ARGH. Every band I want to see at Coachella is also playing in Phoenix on a day that conflicts with Coachella, so I am not able to see them twice. We've got EITS, Air, Crowded House, and Placebo so far.

I might have to go to CH and then drive to Coach afterwards but my husband will hate me.

[bmack86]

thats awesome...im kinda in a stand still with my life and would love to do something in music. you think you could friend me on myspace so maybe later on, i can hit you up with a few questions? if not, no worries

search for me. My name on myspace is b.mack

[ewiggy]

how did everyone get fucking Arcade Fire tickets for Spreckels except for me?

[suprefan]

how did everyone get fucking Arcade Fire tickets for Spreckels except for me?

Cause we got fast computers or we went in person to an outlet and got them.(like I did)



MARS VOLTA TONIGHT yay

[PineapplePete]

Cause we got fast computers or we went in person to an outlet and got them.(like I did)



MARS VOLTA TONIGHT yay

have fun watching some pretentious bitches prance around on stage and listening to them shreik and be all deep and cool cuz they got a fuckin sax player.

[bmack86]

Kristen, I just kept trying and got my tickets 20 minutes after they were on sale.

[york707]

Quote:
Originally Posted by suprefan
Cause we got fast computers or we went in person to an outlet and got them.(like I did)

MARS VOLTA TONIGHT yay

have fun watching some pretentious bitches prance around on stage and listening to them shreik and be all deep and cool cuz they got a fuckin sax player.

Who - the Arcade Fire or the Mars Volta?

[tessalasset]

yeah at first i thought he was talking about arcade fire but after a couple reads i think he was referring to tmv.

Anyone seen Mew live? How are they???? Anyone else going to be at this show?a couple guys at my work SWEAR by them. really really pretty music in the vein of sigur ros. i would go except im gonna be in san diego.

bryan it was awesome running into you last night. we actually didn't end up staying for ratatat cause we were both tired. but 120 days kicked ass. i'm downloading them as i type this.

[amyzzz]

If Mew is like Sigur Ros without that crazy singer, that sounds cool.

[suprefan]

Mars Volta, who cares its still good. I just wont like having to smell like pot when I get out of there.

[bmack86]

Tessa, you missed out. Ratatat were really good. I was actually blown away-I didn't really know their stuff, and I was extremely pleasantly surprised by how good they were. What was the name of the first opener?

[PineapplePete]

i was talking about Mars Volta. i would never say such things about the Arcade Fire

[tessalasset]

Despot aka Eminem

[bballarl]

If Mew is like Sigur Ros without that crazy singer, that sounds cool.

Crazy singer? Oh dear. I'm going to have to just let go of the fact that you have a bizarre context for judging singers.

[bmack86]

Despot aka Eminem

Yeah, he was pretty crappy, in my opinion

[bballarl]

Bryan, let's find Bob Mould at Coachella this year.

[bmack86]

I'm down. I'd like to talk to that man.

[amyzzz]

What? I can't stand his penguinny voice, but I like the instrumentals A LOT. He's kinda cute too, I guess.

[amyzzz]

And hey, I'll still listen to Sigur Ros even with the singer. They're not like icky Arcade Fire.

[idrive1life]

I was able to get in the Of Montreal show last Sunday. I completely agree with Mabdul. I'm more annoyed than impressed of their theatrics though (some might find it funny but arrrgh, the cheesy and filthy costumes, that creepy annoying dude with sword and balloons ... ugh!). It's nice to see that their diehard fans having great time dancing during their show but they did'nt sound good and I've been thinking now, they were not really that good when I saw them for the first time last year (much less theatrics vs. last Sunday's show).

Dave,

WOW, that's awesome (fucking Mew with fucking Oh No! Oh My! @ The Fillmore)! I'm jealous. I'm going to miss that by few hours. I'm arriving 4/7 in SF with following not so good choices: a. expensive The Killers scalper tix @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (been to this venue 2 years ago and I will be attending Muse 4/9 gig there) b. Hellogoodbye (who? They sound good though) show @ The Warfield or c. The Frames @ The Fillmore (would love to see this venue).

So The Killers or Hellogoodbye or The Frames? or any other choices in SF for nights of 4/7 and 4/8?

[Hannahrain]

coachella 4/27-4/29
decemberists 5/3
yard dogs 5/9

[tessalasset]

So The Killers or Hellogoodbye or The Frames?are you KIDDING e m? the frames dude. not even joking. one fo th best live bands ive ver seen in my lfie. and theyve been aroudns icne like .... 10 years or more. theyre so so sos so so fucking good. im driving down to san dieog to see them on friday. GOOSEETY HE FRAMMMMESSSSSSSSSS fuck they killers and hellybooogbye what is that shit serisiyoyl.y.

[miscorrections]

i just, just got back from ratatat. fucking awesome.

[suprefan]

I have been back from the Mars Volta show for a lil while. Wow, just wow. Seriously it was so good. The sound was amazing and they do not dissapoint.


http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/65/img25112qw8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/5734/dsc006752ox6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/2718/dsc006352li3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[bmack86]

That's a cool photo

[suprefan]

Thanks, I was a bit back of course so I couldnt take the photos like I usually would when I am up front.




So The Killers or Hellogoodbye or The Frames? or any other choices in SF for nights of 4/7 and 4/8?


The Frames for sure. The Fillmore is such an awesome venue, you will not be dissapointed in the band or the venue.

[idrive1life]

Thanks Tessa and supre! ... let's see how far The Fillmore is from the hotel I have reservations, Bill Graham is just few steps away but right now I'm thinking going to The Frames show.

[suprefan]

Went to see Brand New tonight. My friend had an extra ticket so of course I tagged along. They played a long set which suprised me and the sound was awesome considering it was at Avalon. Got caught taking photos and security made me delete them so no pics to post.

[tessalasset]

Damn, I wanted to go to that. But alas, Lost.

[corbo]

I have been back from the Mars Volta show for a lil while. Wow, just wow. Seriously it was so good. The sound was amazing and they do not dissapoint.
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/2718/dsc006352li3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

damn i wanted to go to this. fucking kroq!
what was the setlist supre?

[suprefan]

damn i wanted to go to this. fucking kroq!
what was the setlist supre?


Rapid Fire Tollbooth
Roulette Dares
Cygnus Von Cygnus
Viscera Eyes
Idle Tooth
Drunkship Lanterns
Vermicide
Tetragammton
Meccamputechture
Day of The Baphomets

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3203/dsc004942xj1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/1825/dsc006692ao0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



Video downloads if anyone is interested(sound is really good too)

Cygnus(15 mins of it)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6PHUR09B

Day Of The Baphomets(6 mins of it)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UFNIJVAM




Damn, I wanted to go to that. But alas, Lost.

This is why you should get Tivo Tessa.

Setlist

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/4901/dsc007322jr2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[bmack86]

I just got back from Nurse With Wound/Man Man
The traffic on Sunset was unusually horrendous, so I got to Amoeba a tad late. Nurse with Wound had already started, and they were in the midst of what I assume was their one song. They were playing bowed string instruments when I got there, and a lady was ranting free form poetry. They dscended into a drone, which sounded really eerie, and held that for a few minutes before escalating into a rampant noise blast. They neded with this. i would have liked to have heard the whole performance so as to put the ending in context, but what i heard was great.

I then drifted back to the Roxy. The Ventriloquists were on when I arrived. They were playing some soulful stuff, and it was pretty cool. The end of the the last song was great; the second singer belted it out like a crazed Marvin Gaye. Simon Dawes was pretty boring; I liked the first song, but most of the rest of it sounded fairly similar, in a bad way. Man Man had been insanely hyped for me. Many people had told me that they were the best live show they've ever seen. When they came on, my anticipation was high. I was in the back of the venue, so I couldn't see much, but they sounded fantastic. The first two songs, the audience was fairly tepid, but the third song drew people in. A ponytailed rapscallion started bouncing forward, and caught me in his tow. Somehow, I wound up in the midst of a suddenly insane crowd. The energy was contagious, and I started to sing along and dance wildly. This energized the band, and the whole show became an insane ball of energy. I don't know their music very well, but I was blown away by their live show. Anyone who can should check these guys out. Absolutely amazing.

[amyzzz]

Damn, I wanted to go to that. But alas, Lost.
That statement is why I don't watch serial TV shows.

[sonofhal]

Updated schedule

Bis - Islington Academy - 7th April
The Blood Arm - ULU -10th April
Midlake - Shepherds Bush Empire - 11th April
Joan As Police Woman - Scala - 12th April
Peter Bjorn And John - Koko - 15th April
Envelopes - Madame JoJo's - 17th April
The Procession - The Fly - 18th April
Jeniferever - Water Rats - 19th April
CSS, Ratatat, Tilly And The Wall - Astoria - 22nd April

Stateside

Xiu Xiu, Sunset Rubdown - Troubadour -24th April
Coachella - 27-29th April
Sloan - HOB San Diego - 2nd May

Back in London

Malajube - Spitz - 8th May
Do Make Say Think - Cargo - 13th May
Wilco - Shepherds Bush Empire - 20th May
Grizzly Bear - Scala - 21st May
Band Of Horses - Scala - 22nd May
Annuals - 100 Club - 23rd May
Built To Spill - Scala - 24th May
The Besnard Lakes - Water Rats - 25th May
Of Montreal - Cargo - 29th May
Primavera Festival - Barcelona 31st May - 2nd June

Slightly busy 8 weeks ahead

[bmack86]

I bet the Besnard Lakes will be awesome.

[chunk]

i would have had more fun at the thermals last night if i wasnt stuck in the back room downstairs at the echo. (is it called the ex plex?) as you can tell, it was my first time downstairs there and i couldnt hear clearly because the partial walls that separate the two rooms end up blocking the sound for the people in the back room. the music ends up sounding muffled while surrounding conversations are amplified.

anybody out there know when they started? the show ended before 11. is it because the thermals only have like an hour and a half worth of material, or was there some dance dance revolution again? (last time db played there the echo made them start at 8 and finish early for it)

[mountmccabe]

The Thermals have played for less than an hour both time I've seen them. They were the headliners each time, too.

[keriann]

I don't remember how long they played in San Francisco because it was my birthday and I was drunk but they owned.

Man Man owned too. My review would be pretty identical to Bryan's.

[bmack86]

i would have had more fun at the thermals last night if i wasnt stuck in the back room downstairs at the echo. (is it called the ex plex?) as you can tell, it was my first time downstairs there and i couldnt hear clearly because the partial walls that separate the two rooms end up blocking the sound for the people in the back room. the music ends up sounding muffled while surrounding conversations are amplified.

anybody out there know when they started? the show ended before 11. is it because the thermals only have like an hour and a half worth of material, or was there some dance dance revolution again? (last time db played there the echo made them start at 8 and finish early for it)

I would have gone to the Thermals show if it weren't for Man Man. I woke up so sore from rapid dancing and headbanging. I'm not used to that anymore.

[keriann]

See, you should live in San Francisco. Then you could have gone to both.

[ewiggy]

the Lemonheads/the Icarus Line @ Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa - Monday, April 23rd

[ewiggy]

Shearwater:

06-15 - Denton, TX - Rubber Gloves
06-16 - Austin, TX - Emo‘s
06-18 - Tucson, AZ - Plush
06-19 - Los Angeles, CA - Echo
06-20 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill
06-21 - Portland, OR - Dante‘s
06-22 - Seattle, WA - Crocodile
06-24 - Vancouver, WA - Richards on Richard
06-28 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
06-30 - Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge
07-01 - Oklahoma City, OK - Conservatory
07-05 - New York, NY - Castle Clinton (Free)
07-06 - Washington, DC - Rock and Roll Hotel
07-07 - Philadelphia, PA - Northtstar
07-08 - Cambridge, MA - T.T. The Bear's Place

[suprefan]

the Lemonheads/the Icarus Line @ Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa - Monday, April 23rd

How random

[cansei de ser sexme]

a sounds eclectic evening w/ the shins, the cold war kids, lily allen, rodrigo y gabriela, breakestra, and bitter:sweet. at the gibson ampitheater - april 14

bright eyes at the disney concert hall - may 6

[bmack86]

See, you should live in San Francisco. Then you could have gone to both.

Well, The Thermals were a day after Man Man, but I was too sore to hit up that show.

[keriann]

hahaha

Be careful with the overrocking at Coachella this year. We have 3 whole days of rocking. Our bodies are gonna be real destroyed at the end of it.

[bmack86]

Seriously. I need to start some exercise regimens to be prepared.

Headbang-One Hour
Serious Dance-off-Two Hours
Stand in one place on tip toes-Five Hours
Walk back and forth-Two hours

[aclockworkapple]

Oh definitely Daft Punk in July!

[suprefan]

Seriously. I need to start some exercise regimens to be prepared.

Headbang-One Hour
Serious Dance-off-Two Hours
Stand in one place on tip toes-Five Hours
Walk back and forth-Two hours

Thats only 10 hours, we will be int here for 10. So I think walking back and forth should be 4 hours.

[bmack86]

Yeah, but this is a regimen. It's not the whole race. I've gotta work up to that level. Slack, man, slack.

[suprefan]

Yeah, but this is a regimen. It's not the whole race. I've gotta work up to that level. Slack, man, slack.

Balls to the wall!!!


I actually need to start having a lot of water on a regular basis or my body will be thrown for a loop. The walking around and stuff is not so bad since I am on my feet for 8 hours a day anyway,just need comfy shoes.

[bmack86]

OOO, I forgot! All of this training has to be with a backpack on, and preferably in a hot kitchen. With lots of people around. This has gottena whole lot harder.

[suprefan]

Just put on a hoodie and a few wet t shirts and do your thing. And yeah, add the backpack and you should have a pretty good simulation of conditions.

[bmack86]

Maybe I'll do this in the middle of campus, midday. There's lots of people there, and I can rush to the stage that sits at one end.

[suprefan]

Hahaha, thats the spirit.

[tessalasset]

Here's some cheapo camera phone pics of The Frames at Belly Up last night. I fucking love that venue. It's a straight up bar with a nightlife crowd who are just there to drink. I got there like 10 minutes before The Frames went on and got to the front row easily. Glen wasn't as talkative or charming or funny last night so it was kinda weird. They just kinda played their songs and left. It was still fucking fantastic, and by the end of the night, they shut up all the talkers in the back and everyone was eagerly watching them bring it down.

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here's the set list (no pun intended). they switched up the order of some of the songs and i don't recall them playing In the Deep Shade or Star Star.

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[full on idle]

You have a good camera on your phone.

The Frames played here tonight, just not my thing. Maybe someone saw them here?

ps THANK YOU KRISTEN

[bmack86]

They opened with People Get Ready? The Impressions song?

[tessalasset]

No People Get Ready is off their new album.

[miscorrections]

the belly up in solana beach? i'm always bemoaning the fact that i can't go there, they get a lot of really good acts.

[sonofhal]

I bet the Besnard Lakes will be awesome.

Should be - tiny venue too. The album is on heavy rotation at the moment (if you can rotate a mp3)

[suprefan]

I'm here @ a library in SF Civic Center. Sorry Tessa, I went to The Killers show last night. One of my friends' friend decided not to go to that show so she brought me as her temp date :D instead to the show. Mosh Pit GA - I have an idea now what time I should camp so that I will be in front row for Muse show tomorrow.

It's all right - Brandon's voice live is not mind blowing - just fine. But he is all over the stage - good showmanship (their show is kinda EMOish). I fucking hate the kids fans of The Killers who were jumping up and down in front and besides me all the time every time they are singing fast tempo songs.

The bands who opened for them both sucked (Solarcae? WHO? and Howling Bells).

I went to a music paradise called Amoeba earlier - I spent at least 3 hours in that store. Bought 4 CDs - no vinyls that I like. I have to go there's 15 minutes limit ... ;)



Its usually always entirely GA for shows at the Bill Graham, and yeah you got jacked on openers for them. They have Hot Hot Heat opening on the second part of their tour. Have fun at Muse!

[idrive1life]

5 minutes left in my internet use again ;) ...@#$#! Hot Hot Heat!

The Killers has cheesy stage props (just okay lights etc.) - the show started with brief grainy Sam's Town video shown in a thin table cloth/linen or is that a big mosquito net they put in front othe stage.

Yeah, I can't wait for Muse! I did'nt find Muse stuffs in Amoeba @ Haight St.

see u at The Forum on Tuesday though.

[suprefan]

What? There is plenty of Muse stuff at Amoeba on Haight. Thats how I found Origin of Symmetry back in the day when it was only an imprt. And tell us how Immigrant is, I know its gonna suck but still.

[ewiggy]

these are all things that i could do before/after Coachella. any recommendations? i'm not clamoring to see any of them, really.

4/22 The Books @ Malibu Performing Arts Center
4/23 Iggy and The Stooges @ The Wiltern
4/23 The Minor Canon, The Films @ Spaceland
4/23 Sean Lennon, Women and Children @ The Roxy
4/24 The Blood Brothers, Celebration @ El Rey
4/24 Xiu Xiu, Sunset Rubdown @ Troubadour
4/24-29 Henry Rollins, Janeane Garofalo with Marc Maron @ Silent Movie Theatre
4/25 The Cinematics, Mutemath @ House of Blues
4/25 Illinois @ Spaceland
4/25-26 Jet @ Troubadour (just kidding, this is not an option)
4/26 Sea Wolf, Earlimart, The Watson Twins, The Parson Red Heads @ The Ex Plx
4/26 The Jesus and Mary Chain @ The Glass House
4/27 Crowded House @ The Glass House
4/28 Apostle of Hustle @ Spaceland
4/29 Coco Rosie, Busdriver @ El Rey Theatre
4/29 Travis @ Fonda
4/30 The Kooks @ Slim�s
4/30 The Minor Canon, The Films @ Spaceland
4/30 My Brightest Diamond, Pedestrian @ Troubadour
4/30 Cornelius @ El Rey

[Courtney]

4/22 The Books @ Malibu Performing Arts Center

I think I'm going to this.

I also vote for Sea Wolf, Earlimart and The Watson Twins at the ExPlex. It's going to be killer.

[ewiggy]

i've never heard any of those people. what are they like?

[Courtney]

The Books are a two-member New York band that do interesting things with samples in a sort of mellow, acoustic, folksy way. Recently they've been experimenting with adding moving image to their work. They came out and did a show at the Getty last year which was great. I think they're currently affiliated with MASS MoCA up in North Adams, Massachusetts. (Maybe an artists-in-residency gig?)

Sea Wolf, Earlimart and the Watson Twins are all local indie rock bands. All should have myspace pages. The Watson Twins are probably best know for their work with Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley fame. But all three are good, and worth checking out if you want to see what's going on in the Los Angeles music scene.

[mountmccabe]

4/24 Xiu Xiu, Sunset Rubdown @ Troubadour
4/26 Sea Wolf, Earlimart, The Watson Twins, The Parson Red Heads @ The Ex Plx
4/26 The Jesus and Mary Chain @ The Glass House


I'm gonna see Sunset Rubdown in Phoenix on Wednesday the 25th. I don't need to tell you who they are cause you told me in the first place. They are not playing with Xiu Xiu for my show. I am happy about this.

If I were coming from LA and I couldn't get into the Glass House for one of the greatest bands of all time I would seriously consider going to that show at the Ex Plex. I mean I may end up just heading to my camp site anyway but I'd be upset about missing that. I don't know Sea Wolf but Earlimart is a great, great band and very strong live (also I've seen them cover Distance = Rate x Time and State Trooper [by Pixies and the Boss]) and I rather like the album I've heard from the Watson Twins and they sound good backing Jenny and yeah.

[J~$$$]

Dear Jack,

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=73921941

[ewiggy]

i told you about sunset rubdown? that's awesome. go me!

i might go to that show, but i hate xiu xiu. a lot.

[mountmccabe]

i told you about sunset rubdown? that's awesome. go me!

i might go to that show, but i hate xiu xiu. a lot.

Yeah, I would probably leave before Xiu Xiu started, assuming they're headlining.

Also for the MS Paint album covers thing you did their latest record and were surprised when nobody guessed it. I found mp3s after that and liked them and bought the CD and such. So yes, sort of, at least. Thank you.

[bmack86]

I'm considering going to the Xiu Xiu/Sunset Rubdown show. Not certain yet

[bmack86]

I just got back from Sonic Boom. I didn't know what to expect whatsoever; this was listed as both an EAR and a Sonic Boom show. It was at Safari Sam's, which was a fairly cool venue. It's got a good bar, and the setup is cool, but the sound system isn't great. The first opener, Eskimo Hunter, played to the softer side of Shoegaze, and they were really good. Most of the audience came to see them, and they played up to that. I'll see them again if I hear about it. Then came LSD and the Search for God, who have a horrible name. They sounded like My Bloody Valentine. Like, almost exactly the same as MBV. Their songs were good tho, so I enjoyed their set. Sonic Boom was an hour later than he was scheduled to be. He started with what i think was a Suicide song, and the vocals were weirdly mixed. They put way too much echo on, and they were bass heavy, and he was obviously frustrated with the sound. The third song was Hall of Mirrors by Kraftwerk, and it was pretty cool. I know that the next song was either a Spectrum or Spacemen 3 song, and the song after that sounded like late period Spectrum. The final track was Ecstasy Symphony, and he stretched it to over 20 minutes of sheer awesomeness. He finally got over the tech problems and turned it into a true symphony of sound. Overall, it was a cool and very unique show, and this review is horridly written. For that I apologize.
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[york707]

I am not seeing Yo La Tengo on Thursday. Someone convince me otherwise, please. I have seeh them live twice, and I like them. I'm just not feeling much energy for it. I will be eating dinner with my dad earlier in the evening for his birthday, so I don't want to be figety trying to get out of there.

[bballarl]

I'm skipping Acid Mother's Temple on Friday at the Troub because of a paper. God dammit.

[ewiggy]

i wish acid house kings would tour.

[bballarl]

And Sonic Boom is so fucking cool.

[worldwide2020]

Put on Pass the Hatchet, that should change your mind.

[york707]

Dude, I have the CD, and love it. I need to know the show is going to blow me away. Really, the only reason I want to go at this point is because I haven't heard Pass the Hatchet live yet.

[bballarl]

Jeff, just skip it.

[york707]

Andrew, I really want a reason to go, though. This other guy just idn't put very much effort into it. A nice testimonial from this tour would do.

[bballarl]

I haven't seen them, or I would give a testament.

[worldwide2020]

Really, the only reason I want to go at this point is because I haven't heard Pass the Hatchet live yet.

Thats a good reason to see them. They play it and its awesome. However, if your heads not in it, you might want to skip the show, have a nice long dinner with your pops.

[mountmccabe]

I honestly don't love the new album so that I didn't entirely love their set at Pitchy this is likely why. Also because this was a big, outside show.

I did, however, love "Pass the Hatchet" and it was everything it should be live.

How big is the place of their playing? If it's medium I would go. If it's small I'd say take your Dad and any strangers you see on the street.

[york707]

It's not small. It will be a game time decision. It will also depend on how many of my friends want to go. I'm sucker for peer pressure.

[bballarl]

Pussy.

[ewiggy]

from Aesop Rock's myspace blog:

we have begun planning a tour to start in sept. we will go everywhere, and if we miss you we will come back around to the spots we missed. overseas too.

[mountmccabe]

Sweet ass.

[tessalasset]

They came out and did a show at the Getty last year which was great.Sweet, I was there too. It was the absolute perfect venue for them, although Knitting Factory was pretty nice, too.

If I wasn't at Coachella I'd go to Apostle of Hustle for sure. <3 me some almost Broken Social Scene.

[ewiggy]

Highline Ballroom Grand Opening Celebration
Lou Reed

April 30,2007

Concert starts @ 9pm
Doors open @ 7pm
Tickets $85.00

SOLD OUT

word on the streets is that Okkervil River is the opening band. that would be an amazing show.

[keriann]

bitches. have any of you seen Peter Bjorn and John? Do they rule? I kind of want to go to their show because I really want to see Fujiya and Miyagi but I'm only willing to pay $20+ if they're good.

[bmack86]

Go see them for Fujiya and Miyagi. I loved Fujiya's live show.

[bmack86]

I just got back from Lightning Bolt
They played at 1269 E. 6th Street, which is a warehouse in downtown LA. It was a "secret" show, but the place was absolutely packed. Before the bands started playing, they screened Vanishing Point, which was fun to watch after having seen Grindhouse. The first band, who's name I never caught, was pretty bad. Faceless hardcore punk with no real passion. At least the lead singer was energetic, but he was also a dick (he kicked a guy in the chest just because!) The next band, Silver Daggers, was more interesting. They sailed the seas of No Wave, veering between The Contortionists' skronk and Teenage Jesus' blasts of anger. Their drummer was fantastic, and their lead singer was absolutely nuts. After they finished, Brian Chippendale from Lightning Bolt came out of the crowd and said "Hey, what band were you guys? You were really good! By the way, who's playing next?" to which they replied, "We're Silver Daggers, and you're up next." As Lightning Bolt set up, the crowd surged onto the "stage" (really a half pipe) and encircled their gear. I was directly in front of the bass drum. They soundchecked and then drilled their amps and the drum kit onto the stage. This made sense as soon as they started to play. The crowd went completely nuts, and people were constantly forced into the band as they played. It didn't phase the guys at all, as they kept on playing without missing a beat or note. They weren't as loud as I expected; my ears are ringing, but i didn't feel sick or lose an eardrum. They were, however, extremely tight and virtuosic. That guy can play a bass like nobody's business, and the drumming is out of this world. Despite the fact that the crowd was so insane that I had to move back after three songs, it was an amazing show. They closed with Dracula Mountain, which is my favorite LB song, and they absolutely killed it. They're playing tomorrow (Thursday) at the Smell. If you're in LA, go see it. You won't regret it one bit.

Side Note: They pumped so much noise out that whenever Brian would sing, the lights in the building visibly dimmed. That was awesome

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Opener #1
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[mountmccabe]

The Shins were excellent. They played for an hour. Then they paused for five minutes then they came out and played "Breathe" and then several other songs and then a song by the Modern Lovers and then I think one more and then they stopped. It was a 40 minute encore.

Viva Voce were good opening. Only a duo this time, with the bass and some other sounds on a backing track. They did not play "We Do Not Fuck Around." I was surprised.

Also during the set break I realized that Anita (from Viva Voce) could come out and sing on "Phantom Limb" like on the album recording. She did. And also for "New Slang" and one other, maybe "Turn On Me." The guy from Viva Voce (I forget his name) came out and played cowbell on the Modern Lovers cover.

The show sold out last night. The crowd was good if a little talky.

The stage rotating thing was weird. It rotated slowly. Both bands found it hilarious. James tried to charge Anita carnival tickets to come on stage.

[keriann]

I am glad to hear that they were excellent but I am also sad to hear they were excellent because I don't have tickets to see them here.

[ewiggy]

hey all
starting to hit a few one-offs to warm up for tour season. here's a couple dates. come see me, rob sonic, and dj big wiz awkwardly attempt to perform brand new material in front of live human beings.


4/14/2007 (STUDENTS ONLY)
Berkeley, CA
Greek Theater
Hearst & Gayley
Berkely, CA 94720
1:00PM -doors
3:15 PM -set time

4/15/2007
Bellingham, WA
Western Washington University
Viking Union Multipurpose Room
516 High St.
7pm door
9:00pm- set time (tba)

yayyy

[lindseyb]

The Shins were excellent. They played for an hour. Then they paused for five minutes then they came out and played "Breathe" and then several other songs and then a song by the Modern Lovers and then I think one more and then they stopped. It was a 40 minute encore.

Viva Voce were good opening. Only a duo this time, with the bass and some other sounds on a backing track. They did not play "We Do Not Fuck Around." I was surprised.

Also during the set break I realized that Anita (from Viva Voce) could come out and sing on "Phantom Limb" like on the album recording. She did. And also for "New Slang" and one other, maybe "Turn On Me." The guy from Viva Voce (I forget his name) came out and played cowbell on the Modern Lovers cover.

The show sold out last night. The crowd was good if a little talky.

The stage rotating thing was weird. It rotated slowly. Both bands found it hilarious. James tried to charge Anita carnival tickets to come on stage.
Oh, good. I was wondering how they are live. I think I will go. Will probably regret it if I don't.

[mollach]

hey ewiggy i will see aesop rock up in b'ham sunday.
but friday nite i'm going down to the croc in seattle to see the twilight sad.
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[bigc1]

went to the lightning bolt show also, the halfpipe was ridiculous and i didn't get as good a view as you did. but the show was pretty awesome. how did so many people find out about it?

[take meta mars]

FLAMING LIPS.

MIND BLOWING.

[CuervoPH]

Spoon on April 21st and Howling Bells on April 26th...both at the Sonar in Baltimore...

Spoon should be interesting...the Sonar website lists the Orange Band as the opener...but Pollstar lists Stars Of Track And Field...

[york707]

YLT was apparently rad last night, according to a friend anyway. They covered "Gates of Steel" by Devo, one of my favorite Devo songs. I suck.

[BlueDevil50]

anyone seen the shins before? how are they live? im really thinkin bout grabbin tix from a fellow coachelle board-er...

[rage patton]

This concert in Indio California.
I dont even know where the fuck Indio is.
My friends are dragging me.
Its in like 13 days or something... and its like 3 days long. Ugh.
Anywhere know what this show is called?
Anyone else going?

[BlueDevil50]

This concert in Indio California.
I dont even know where the fuck Indio is.
My friends are dragging me.
Its in like 13 days or something... and its like 3 days long. Ugh.
Anywhere know what this show is called?
Anyone else going?

summer sanitarium? oh oh wait...anger management riiiight?

[devachan]

anyone seen the shins before? how are they live? im really thinkin bout grabbin tix from a fellow coachelle board-er...

from John:

The Shins were excellent. They played for an hour. Then they paused for five minutes then they came out and played "Breathe" and then several other songs and then a song by the Modern Lovers and then I think one more and then they stopped. It was a 40 minute encore.

Viva Voce were good opening. Only a duo this time, with the bass and some other sounds on a backing track. They did not play "We Do Not Fuck Around." I was surprised.

Also during the set break I realized that Anita (from Viva Voce) could come out and sing on "Phantom Limb" like on the album recording. She did. And also for "New Slang" and one other, maybe "Turn On Me." The guy from Viva Voce (I forget his name) came out and played cowbell on the Modern Lovers cover.

The show sold out last night. The crowd was good if a little talky.

The stage rotating thing was weird. It rotated slowly. Both bands found it hilarious. James tried to charge Anita carnival tickets to come on stage.

[paulb]

This concert in Indio California.
I dont even know where the fuck Indio is.
My friends are dragging me.
Its in like 13 days or something... and its like 3 days long. Ugh.
Anywhere know what this show is called?
Anyone else going?

Bonnaroo? ACL? Sasquatch!? Give us more hints dammit!

[york707]

I am listening to VIva Voce on CD for the first time right now. After being pleasantly surprised by them at the Shins show, I have to say the CD holds up very well.

I am seeign the Decemberists tonight with My Brightest Diamond... unfortunately, the venue does not let cameras in. Boo.

[bludevil007]

oooh - i saw the decemberists about two weeks ago with my brightest diamond - great show - great silkscreen poster on sale too, which is now framed on my wall.

i've seen a bunch of really good stuff lately, which is shocking, considering i work till all hours of the night. Last week i saw the annuals and the walkmen (the kaisers chiefs blew and were the headliner), placebo, and the cold war kids with tokyo police club and the delta spirit (this last concert was the best, and i've posted the video on youtube - i try to put all the vids up on youtube but the size restrictions are annoying).

the week before i saw bloc party with albert hammond, jr and the decemberists with my brightest diamond. All of them were fantastic, highly recommended!

but of course, the best recent show was back in january - arcade fire, in the ukrainian federation, in montreal where i literally ran into Win Butler (as in, violent, "watch where you're going asshole" ran into), but he was completely cool and took me and my friend down into the basement of the church so we could stand right next to him and the band during their acoustic set.

upcoming im going to see sunset rubdown, the arcade fire 2x, dave matthews and tim reynolds and deerhunter.

[La Ferrassie]

07-27 Tokyo Police Club- Anderson's Fifth Estate, but I don't know when tickets go on sale or if it's 18+.

And the Shins were awsome on wednesday.

[devachan]

i've seen a bunch of really good stuff lately, which is shocking, considering i work till all hours of the night. Last week i saw the annuals and the walkmen (the kaisers chiefs blew and were the headliner), placebo, and the cold war kids with tokyo police club and the delta spirit (this last concert was the best, and i've posted the video on youtube - i try to put all the vids up on youtube but the size restrictions are annoying).



I'll be checking out the Kaiser Chiefs twice in the next month. What didn't you like about them? I love their recorded material but that's never a good indicator.

[iwillbethere]

I saw the Shins in san diego on tuesday and it was amazing. I saw them at Rimac in december but the sound was really crappy so I am glad i saw them again. I really wish I bought the viva voce cd.

How are the Decemberists live? I can't wait to see them at coachella. Sunset sidestage perhaps?

[keriann]

Since when does everyone think the Shins are good live? What happened!?!?!

[bballarl]

I would rather see Miles Davis live than the Shins.

[wmgaretjax]

yeah, the shins are OK live. nothing to get in a tizzy about. I have preferred the solo James Mercer shows I've seen to the full band shows. they are kind of boring.

[sonofhal]

Since when does everyone think the Shins are good live? What happened!?!?!

Seen them twice this year, and both times they were superb. I was worried about seeing them after a lot of people on this board mentioned how bad they were live.

Hope the same can be said for Band Of Horses. (also given a big thumbs down live on here).

[sonofhal]

I am listening to VIva Voce on CD for the first time right now. After being pleasantly surprised by them at the Shins show, I have to say the CD holds up very well.


Which CD did you get? I prefer the first album over the new one.

[ewiggy]

tomorrow night i am going to sit on the patio of a bar that is next door to a venue and listen to Brand New.

i hope its great.

[full on idle]

The Shins sold out all three nights at the Warfield. I'm pretty mad at myself for not buying a ticket. I wishy washied around and paid to much attention to everyone saying they're boring live, now they're going to be here and I'm not going. ugh.

[dorkfish]

I saw Deerhunter and the Ponys last night. Deerhunter was wonderful.

[york707]

Which CD did you get? I prefer the first album over the new one.

I was listening to The Heat Can Melt Your Brain when I typed that. Then I listened to Get Yr Blood Sucked Out.

[bmack86]

I saw Deerhunter and the Ponys last night. Deerhunter was wonderful.

I'm going to see Deerhunter and the Ponys tonight.

[full on idle]

Take the singer some socks, because he gave his to Brad last night.

[TeamCoachellaHellYeah]

Bjork 5/15 red rocks, Colorado!!! 2 weeks of back to back bjork..