Post by: javeryh on August 03, 2018, 10:42:51 am
- Imagine Dragons (@PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ). Way better than I expected. We took the kids and went with a few other families and everyone had a blast. I didn't think I'd know a single song but it turns out I knew a bunch of them. I guess they are so popular that the music is unavoidable. Kind of bland and forgettable though so I will not be listening to them going forward but at least they put on a fun show.
- Radiohead (@MSG in NYC). One of the best shows of my life. Radiohead is probably my favorite band so this was a real treat. Great set list and the band was energetic.
- Smashing Pumpkins (@PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ). This one was just last night. The first 1/2 was absolutely sick. Hit after hit after hit and Billy Corgan can still shred a guitar with the best of them. He was great. Seeing Jimmy Chamberlain on drums was amazing too - those 2 are just magic together. The last 1/2 of the show was weird to say the least. They brought out a bunch of "special guests" and played mostly covers. Courtney Love came out and they did 2 Hole songs (that I think Corgan actually wrote back in the 90s) but she was a mess. it was more sad than anything. Then Mark McGrath came out and they sang "Fly" (Sugar Ray) and "Breaking the Law" (Judas Priest). There were more. Not what I was expecting but the first 2 hours was worth it.
I'm trying to line up the next show. My son came with me to SP last night and we had so much fun.
Post by: Mike A on August 03, 2018, 11:02:19 am
Post by: javeryh on August 03, 2018, 11:13:27 am
I was going to see Avenged Sevenfold and Prophets of Rage with my son this month, but the tour was cancelled. :P
That would have been awesome. They were supposed to be near me earlier in the week (Tuesday, I think). If you can't sing I guess you can't tour.
Post by: wp34 on August 03, 2018, 11:26:02 am
Post by: Mike A on August 03, 2018, 11:28:06 am
Post by: javeryh on August 03, 2018, 11:48:54 am
Some years we don't make it to any concerts but the past year has been unusual. So far we have seen ZZ Top, Fitz and the Tantrums, Buckethead, Foster the People and Brit Floyd. We are going to see Earth, Wind and Fire in a couple of weeks.
yeah same here. Lots of years we don't go to any but this year has been different. Now that the kids are older it makes it so much easier.
Post by: BadMouth on August 03, 2018, 11:58:03 am
Jack White (@ a LiveNation outdoor venue) All LiveNation outdoor venues suck, so had to be dragged there. Was meh, mostly because of the crappy sound quality of the venue.
The older I get, the more I stick to smaller "big box" clubs.
Sponge at a motorcycle event that was rained out. Was blown away. They were on point and have an excellent back catalog to fill a show.
Since there weren't many people there, it felt like a small private party that somehow managed to book a big name band. Best show I've seen so far this year.
It's a shame they're not still filling bigger venues.
Might go see Collective Soul and 3 Doors down at a county fair tonight, depending on the weather.
Will add more later.
Post by: wp34 on August 03, 2018, 12:01:27 pm
Some years we don't make it to any concerts but the past year has been unusual. So far we have seen ZZ Top, Fitz and the Tantrums, Buckethead, Foster the People and Brit Floyd. We are going to see Earth, Wind and Fire in a couple of weeks.
yeah same here. Lots of years we don't go to any but this year has been different. Now that the kids are older it makes it so much easier.
Same here about the kids. Also now that my dad has passed away I've taken my mom to a few concerts that I would not have otherwise attended. Brit Floyd being the most recent example. They were phenomenal and I'd see them again.
Post by: BadMouth on August 03, 2018, 12:06:03 pm
All them kids have an obscene amount of talent.
Post by: wp34 on August 03, 2018, 12:06:34 pm
Having said that I did have a great time and enjoyed the show.
Post by: Mike A on August 03, 2018, 12:13:57 pm
When he recorded Chinese Democracy with Guns and Roses, he demanded that he record from a makeshift chicken coop in the studio. They complied.
Dude is messed up.
Post by: BadMouth on August 03, 2018, 12:25:17 pm
Almost no interaction with the crowd.
Interesting. At the show I went to he handed out presents (toys, packs of baseball cards, etc) and let different people in the crowd strum the guitar while he worked the cutout button.
Post by: wp34 on August 03, 2018, 12:33:54 pm
Almost no interaction with the crowd.
Interesting. At the show I went to he handed out presents (toys, packs of baseball cards, etc) and let different people in the crowd strum the guitar while he worked the cutout button.
He did that for our concert. That was the "almost" part. ;D
I had never been to a concert where the performer said nothing. He used a recorded voice and a chicken puppet to announce the intermission. Even at the symphony the conductor talks about the next piece they are going to play.
Post by: pbj on August 03, 2018, 01:03:41 pm
I saw Clan of Xymox and hands down that guy is probably the best live show in the genre.
Then Houston got this weird show with 4 bands for $15. So I knocked Grendel and Covenant off my list. Paid an extra $15 to get a photo with the singer of Covenant, but hey I've been stealing his albums for 20 years.
This weekend, Jon Mikl Thor is doing a free concert in Houston. Got my tickets ready to go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bMRsVs5skU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bMRsVs5skU)
:lol
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 03, 2018, 01:27:10 pm
Not really a concert but my wife and I went and saw the Suicide Girls Burlesque tour earlier in the year also.
Post by: yotsuya on August 03, 2018, 01:46:02 pm
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Next month, it’s going to be Culture Club and The B-52s.
Post by: DrakeTungsten on August 03, 2018, 02:10:25 pm
I hope to see Buddy Guy sometime soon while he's still around.
Post by: BadMouth on August 03, 2018, 02:16:33 pm
He auditioned for Ozzy. He wouldn't take the mask off. He didn't get hired.
When he recorded Chinese Democracy with Guns and Roses, he demanded that he record from a makeshift chicken coop in the studio. They complied.
Dude is messed up.
Check out the interview on his psychologist's podcast.
https://www.thetoolsbook.com/blog/a-conversation-with-buckethead (https://www.thetoolsbook.com/blog/a-conversation-with-buckethead)
The "doctor" is using him to promote a book, which feels sad and sleazy at times.
...but it's interesting to hear from the real man behind the mask.
Post by: wp34 on August 03, 2018, 02:39:29 pm
Check out the interview on his psychologist's podcast.
https://www.thetoolsbook.com/blog/a-conversation-with-buckethead (https://www.thetoolsbook.com/blog/a-conversation-with-buckethead)
The "doctor" is using him to promote a book, which feels sad and sleazy at times.
...but it's interesting to hear from the real man behind the mask.
Thanks for the heads up. I will check that out. :cheers:
Post by: Vigo on August 03, 2018, 04:15:14 pm
- Radiohead (@MSG in NYC). One of the best shows of my life. Radiohead is probably my favorite band so this was a real treat. Great set list and the band was energetic.
- Smashing Pumpkins (@PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ). This one was just last night. The first 1/2 was absolutely sick. Hit after hit after hit and Billy Corgan can still shred a guitar with the best of them. He was great. Seeing Jimmy Chamberlain on drums was amazing too - those 2 are just magic together. The last 1/2 of the show was weird to say the least. They brought out a bunch of "special guests" and played mostly covers. Courtney Love came out and they did 2 Hole songs (that I think Corgan actually wrote back in the 90s) but she was a mess. it was more sad than anything. Then Mark McGrath came out and they sang "Fly" (Sugar Ray) and "Breaking the Law" (Judas Priest). There were more. Not what I was expecting but the first 2 hours was worth it.
I'm trying to line up the next show. My son came with me to SP last night and we had so much fun.
:cheers: You just named a couple of my favorite bands. Going to see SP in a couple weeks. 2nd time. Damn, I hope Sugar Ray doesn't just wanna to fly to Minnesota. ::)
Radiohead is the one band on my list that I must see still. They just don't venture here that often. Might have to go to Chicago next time they come back.
Other than that, I recently saw Weezer, as well as Foster the People and Paramore, which I didn't know much about. Going to see Blitzen Trapper in a couple weeks as well. Debating whether or not Beach Boys is worth seeing at this point in their career.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 03, 2018, 04:20:28 pm
Debating whether or not Beach Boys is worth seeing at this point in their career.
My folks saw them in 2013-15? and had a meet and greet after. I know half a century is a long time to do anything but in the picture it looks like they velcroed Brian Wilson in his chair so he wouldn't fall out. Kinda sad...
Post by: BadMouth on August 03, 2018, 04:40:31 pm
He was on oxygen backstage. They sat him on this oversized motorcycle seat style stool, yanked the oxygen lines and wheeled him out on stage.
Then he just took off playing. He'd play a verse or two of a song then switch to something else and the band had to roll with whatever he was playing.
I'm pretty sure it was all random and the band didn't know where he was going next. I don't remember how long he played, but there was no talking or intermissions.
When he said thank you and goodnight, they wheeled him back off stage and that was that.
The rest of the band came and hung out in the bar, but Mr. Coe was done for the evening.
An acquaintance who saw the previous nights show said "pretty sure that was a wig".
You think? :lol
Post by: luizw81 on August 03, 2018, 10:47:28 pm
Last "old dude" show I saw was David Allan Coe.Ol' DAC! I was 8 years old the first time I listened to the Underground Album. My mom over heard me humming, not singing but humming, F@#king in the Butt and tore my backside up! Lol. No way an album like that gets released these days.
He was on oxygen backstage. They sat him on this oversized motorcycle seat style stool, yanked the oxygen lines and wheeled him out on stage.
Then he just took off playing. He'd play a verse or two of a song then switch to something else and the band had to roll with whatever he was playing.
I'm pretty sure it was all random and the band didn't know where he was going next. I don't remember how long he played, but there was no talking or intermissions.
When he said thank you and goodnight, they wheeled him back off stage and that was that.
The rest of the band came and hung out in the bar, but Mr. Coe was done for the evening.
An acquaintance who saw the previous nights show said "pretty sure that was a wig".
You think?
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Post by: javeryh on August 04, 2018, 08:19:09 pm
- Radiohead (@MSG in NYC). One of the best shows of my life. Radiohead is probably my favorite band so this was a real treat. Great set list and the band was energetic.
- Smashing Pumpkins (@PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ). This one was just last night. The first 1/2 was absolutely sick. Hit after hit after hit and Billy Corgan can still shred a guitar with the best of them. He was great. Seeing Jimmy Chamberlain on drums was amazing too - those 2 are just magic together. The last 1/2 of the show was weird to say the least. They brought out a bunch of "special guests" and played mostly covers. Courtney Love came out and they did 2 Hole songs (that I think Corgan actually wrote back in the 90s) but she was a mess. it was more sad than anything. Then Mark McGrath came out and they sang "Fly" (Sugar Ray) and "Breaking the Law" (Judas Priest). There were more. Not what I was expecting but the first 2 hours was worth it.
I'm trying to line up the next show. My son came with me to SP last night and we had so much fun.
:cheers: You just named a couple of my favorite bands. Going to see SP in a couple weeks. 2nd time. Damn, I hope Sugar Ray doesn't just wanna to fly to Minnesota. ::)
Radiohead is the one band on my list that I must see still. They just don't venture here that often. Might have to go to Chicago next time they come back.
Other than that, I recently saw Weezer, as well as Foster the People and Paramore, which I didn't know much about. Going to see Blitzen Trapper in a couple weeks as well. Debating whether or not Beach Boys is worth seeing at this point in their career.
SP was awesome - you are going to love it. Nothing but the hits, which I was glad about even though I'm familiar with most of their catalog.
So The Beach Boys (Mike Love version) play Ocean Grove every summer at the shore and for the past 3 years my parents have taken my kids and they all have a good time. Show is over before 10 LOL but they still sound pretty good. The venue is a church in the middle of town so people bring lawn chairs and coolers and sit outside. You can hear the music pretty clear and the side doors are always open (no AC) so you can see the stage at the right angle. I wouldn't pay a ton to see them but if you have an interest there are worse ways to spend an evening. We are at the beach in the summer most weekends so it's a no-brainer (not going this year though!) :cheers:
I'm about to pull the trigger on Panic! At The Disco for January. My daughter LOVES them so I may be tagging along...
Post by: Ginsu Victim on August 07, 2018, 09:47:02 am
Post by: lilshawn on August 09, 2018, 04:27:15 pm
i'm a 40 year old concert virgin, so it may as be Metallica that pops my cherry
Post by: Ginsu Victim on August 10, 2018, 09:34:10 am
i'm a 40 year old concert virgin, so it may as be Metallica that pops my cherry
I recommend picking up some Hearos earplugs before you go. They don't block out sound, they filter it. You can adjust volume based on how much you have them in. Protect your hearing.
https://www.stringsbymail.com/hearos-309-rock-n-roll-series-ear-filters-17841.html (https://www.stringsbymail.com/hearos-309-rock-n-roll-series-ear-filters-17841.html)
Post by: wp34 on August 10, 2018, 09:36:37 am
i'm a 40 year old concert virgin, so it may as be Metallica that pops my cherry
I recommend picking up some Hearos earplugs before you go. They don't block out sound, they filter it. You can adjust volume based on how much you have them in. Protect your hearing.
https://www.stringsbymail.com/hearos-309-rock-n-roll-series-ear-filters-17841.html (https://www.stringsbymail.com/hearos-309-rock-n-roll-series-ear-filters-17841.html)
I've been looking at something similar but I like that price-point a lot better. :cheers:
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 10, 2018, 10:04:09 am
Post by: wp34 on August 10, 2018, 10:06:47 am
I love these (https://www.amazon.com/SureFire-Defenders-filtered-Earplugs-reusable/dp/B004DH65RI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1533909673&sr=8-3&keywords=surefire%2Bear%2Bplugs&th=1&psc=1) ear plugs. A little on the expensive side but they last. I work demolition and I wear them 50 hours a week and I dont have to pull out my ear plugs to hear somebody when they are talking to me.
Those look good too. I was looking at these but they seemed a tad pricey for what they are in relation to how much I'd use them.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018WPOQSG/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018WPOQSG/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)
Post by: pbj on August 10, 2018, 10:12:18 am
Post by: wp34 on August 10, 2018, 10:16:56 am
Ear plugs at a concert? I'm surrounded by 'that guy.'
Heck the performers all wear them now. I have hearing loss so there is that as well.
Post by: pbj on August 10, 2018, 12:33:24 pm
Post by: lilshawn on August 10, 2018, 02:24:35 pm
i'm a 40 year old concert virgin, so it may as be Metallica that pops my cherry
I recommend picking up some Hearos earplugs before you go. They don't block out sound, they filter it. You can adjust volume based on how much you have them in. Protect your hearing.
https://www.stringsbymail.com/hearos-309-rock-n-roll-series-ear-filters-17841.html (https://www.stringsbymail.com/hearos-309-rock-n-roll-series-ear-filters-17841.html)
Those look skookum, I have a handfull of 3M ultrafits leftover from when I did city work... these look almost the same but these aren't obnoxiously yellow so i wont look like a total pleb. :cheers:
Post by: javeryh on August 10, 2018, 02:45:13 pm
Post by: Ginsu Victim on August 10, 2018, 04:21:30 pm
Ear plugs at a concert? I'm surrounded by 'that guy.'
I have hearing loss due to the concerts I'd attended without some form of hearing protection. Earplugs made for music allow you to control the volume, so I still enjoy the concert without further damage.
Post by: thomas_surles on August 10, 2018, 06:05:10 pm
Post by: javeryh on August 10, 2018, 06:28:57 pm
Currently at Slayer in Atl. With lamb of god, anthrax, testament, and napalm death
\m/
Post by: yotsuya on August 10, 2018, 08:03:51 pm
Currently at Slayer in Atl. With lamb of god, anthrax, testament, and napalm death
\m/
Neph calls that “Easy Listening”
Post by: thomas_surles on August 11, 2018, 11:29:56 am
Post by: Mike A on August 11, 2018, 11:33:39 am
Post by: yotsuya on August 11, 2018, 12:46:39 pm
$15 bud lights at this place.
That lady behind you looks like she’s having a heat stroke.
Post by: pbj on August 11, 2018, 02:56:53 pm
So I roll up, crack open a can, and start chugging. 2/3s of the way through I realize it was a sour ipa. Then my buddy pulls up as I'm dry heaving in the parking lot.
Lesson learned - look at the can first.
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 11, 2018, 08:07:14 pm
Lesson learned - look at the can first.
This is good when looking at beers and looking at ladies.
Post by: thomas_surles on August 12, 2018, 11:55:38 am
Post by: pbj on August 12, 2018, 02:09:48 pm
Atlanta after dark is the something else. We were approached by several prostitutes and were offered crack on multiple occasions. So obviously it was a blast.
Any hot ones?
Post by: Mr. Peabody on August 12, 2018, 07:17:20 pm
Ear plugs at a concert? I'm surrounded by 'that guy.'
Heck the performers all wear them now. I have hearing loss so there is that as well.
They wear in-ear monitors.
I tried Eardial plugs. I think more detail is audible, but the plugs do filter.
Post by: thomas_surles on August 13, 2018, 06:03:20 am
Not even a little.Atlanta after dark is the something else. We were approached by several prostitutes and were offered crack on multiple occasions. So obviously it was a blast.
Any hot ones?
Post by: eds1275 on August 14, 2018, 01:42:41 am
I really enjoyed
Billy Idol
Alice Cooper
Heart
ZZ Top
Randy Bachman
Trooper
I did not enjoy any of the country music stuff I've been to or have worked. I also didnt enjoy the BSB/NKOTB.
Post by: wp34 on August 17, 2018, 03:05:53 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 17, 2018, 03:31:19 pm
Saw Earth, Wind and Fire last night. We were a little worried how they would sound but they were fantastic. I highly recommend seeing them if you like their music.
I saw them a few months ago. Philip Bailey definitely still has it!
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 17, 2018, 03:42:43 pm
I like the "superstars." They are more down to earth than the up and comers...
Definitely. I used to work at a small bar / concert venue. Every artist / band that was coming up walked around like you owed them something and usually ended up going nowhere. The guys that had been at it forever always talked to you like you were the only one in the room. Except for one. I'm not naming names but be is someone I wish would permanently get lost in the surf.
I saw them a few months ago. Philip Bailey definitely still has it!
Yeah. We Baileys definitely are made of gold.
Post by: wp34 on August 17, 2018, 03:50:59 pm
Saw Earth, Wind and Fire last night. We were a little worried how they would sound but they were fantastic. I highly recommend seeing them if you like their music.
I saw them a few months ago. Philip Bailey definitely still has it!
He really does. Dude hit every note on Reasons. Could not believe it.
He was also able to sing Maurice White's lower vocals which pleasantly surprised me. On their newer stuff he seems to sing everything in the high range and it gets old quick.
Post by: Mr. Peabody on August 18, 2018, 04:43:46 pm
I used to work at a small bar / concert venue. Every artist / band that was coming up walked around like you owed them something and usually ended up going nowhere. The guys that had been at it forever always talked to you like you were the only one in the room. Except for one. I'm not naming names but be is someone I wish would permanently get lost in the surf.
David Lee Roth....
Post by: wp34 on August 19, 2018, 07:53:44 pm
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 20, 2018, 08:04:05 am
I used to work at a small bar / concert venue. Every artist / band that was coming up walked around like you owed them something and usually ended up going nowhere. The guys that had been at it forever always talked to you like you were the only one in the room. Except for one. I'm not naming names but be is someone I wish would permanently get lost in the surf.
David Lee Roth....
No. But his name did start with a D. As in Dick. Seriously. The guy was an actual dick and a Dick.
Post by: Mike A on August 20, 2018, 08:10:33 am
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 20, 2018, 09:17:25 am
Dick Dale?
(https://i.giphy.com/media/j06A7M6HlkFPO/giphy.webp)
Post by: Mike A on August 20, 2018, 09:33:32 am
Post by: JMB on August 20, 2018, 09:38:24 am
Dick Dale?
(https://i.giphy.com/media/j06A7M6HlkFPO/giphy.webp)
This surprises me. I only saw him once and it was in a small venue. He put on a great show. Old school entertainer rather than just a musician. After the show he was at the front door taking the time to talk to people. Shook his hand and thanked him for the show.
Post by: pbj on August 20, 2018, 11:46:46 am
:dunno
Post by: Mike A on August 20, 2018, 11:52:04 am
Post by: pbj on August 20, 2018, 12:07:23 pm
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 20, 2018, 01:33:17 pm
What did I win?Gary Busey looking scary.
Maybe he was having a bad day but he was a tool to the dudes and thought he was a total ladies man. It was funny to see our waitresses roll their eyes and make puking faces behind his back.
Post by: Mr. Peabody on August 22, 2018, 01:34:56 am
The irony of making stoner music but hating stoners.
Zappa was in a similar boat, earlier on.
Post by: javeryh on August 27, 2018, 11:30:49 am
Post by: Ginsu Victim on August 27, 2018, 02:12:18 pm
I'm not even sure what to expect from Ozzy these days
Songs so down-tuned that they are hard to enjoy. I know he can't sing that high anymore, but it just ruins the songs for me.
Post by: Drnick on August 30, 2018, 02:35:16 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 30, 2018, 03:18:18 pm
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Post by: Ginsu Victim on August 30, 2018, 03:29:52 pm
...Wang Chung tonight.
Post by: yotsuya on August 30, 2018, 03:59:31 pm
^Have fun tonight...
...Wang Chung tonight.
With Teri Bozzio in the house tonight? I’ll definitely Chung the Wang when I get home.
Post by: wp34 on August 30, 2018, 05:24:53 pm
Going to this tonight - quite chuffed indeed...
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That is a great line-up.
Post by: yotsuya on August 30, 2018, 05:29:26 pm
Going to this tonight - quite chuffed indeed...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180830/02b374ee9e3ed96ac2a583380ba3eafd.png)
That is a great line-up.
I know, right? They mix up the bands a bit in each city, this is pretty much my favorite combo. I got lucky. I’m knocking out 3 bucket list bands in one shot.
Post by: Mike A on August 30, 2018, 05:40:01 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 30, 2018, 09:53:43 pm
Post by: pbj on August 30, 2018, 10:01:58 pm
Post by: yotsuya on August 31, 2018, 01:50:10 am
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Post by: Ginsu Victim on August 31, 2018, 10:23:29 am
Post by: jdbailey1206 on August 31, 2018, 10:39:19 am
Everyone was awesome and I got this for the Casa de Yots Gameroom....Does it come with a camera covered in cellophane as an accessory?
Post by: wp34 on September 11, 2018, 10:07:40 am
Post by: Ginsu Victim on September 11, 2018, 03:37:04 pm
Some friends took us to see Steve 'N' Seagulls last night. I had never heard of them before. They are a bluegrass band from Finland that plays 80's and 90's metal. A great time was had by all.
You just sent me down the YouTube rabbit hole with that one. Here's some Iron Maiden:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzduoBPDRMk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzduoBPDRMk)
Post by: wp34 on September 11, 2018, 04:01:08 pm
Some friends took us to see Steve 'N' Seagulls last night. I had never heard of them before. They are a bluegrass band from Finland that plays 80's and 90's metal. A great time was had by all.
You just sent me down the YouTube rabbit hole with that one. Here's some Iron Maiden:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzduoBPDRMk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzduoBPDRMk)
Ha! I went down the same rabbit hole when we got back from the concert.
I was also just listening to Iron Maiden at my desk. :cheers:
Post by: JulesWallet on September 11, 2018, 05:02:56 pm
Then the Pixies and Weezer last month.
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Post by: Mr. Peabody on September 25, 2018, 06:30:41 am
Some friends took us to see Steve 'N' Seagulls last night. I had never heard of them before. They are a bluegrass band from Finland that plays 80's and 90's metal. A great time was had by all.
Hard Rock as I've seen. They are good. Look straight out of the South....or what has been portrayed of the deep South.
Post by: javeryh on September 25, 2018, 10:01:15 am
Post by: wp34 on September 25, 2018, 11:15:05 am
Some friends took us to see Steve 'N' Seagulls last night. I had never heard of them before. They are a bluegrass band from Finland that plays 80's and 90's metal. A great time was had by all.
Hard Rock as I've seen. They are good. Look straight out of the South....or what has been portrayed of the deep South.
Yeah they are great. I'd see them again if they come back this way.
Taking my daughter to see Panic! at the Disco on January 18. Should be fun.
My kids were into them but we never got around to seeing them for some reason. They seem like they would be a great live show.
Post by: Vigo on September 25, 2018, 05:59:29 pm
Post by: BadMouth on September 27, 2018, 11:04:38 am
Post by: Mr. Peabody on October 13, 2018, 01:02:20 am
Post by: CCM on October 19, 2018, 09:10:06 am
Post by: javeryh on October 19, 2018, 11:33:27 am
Post by: Mr. Peabody on October 22, 2018, 08:10:01 pm
Such a poor choice for a band name given the style of music they play.
Ohh, I think not.....
"Murder by Death is a 1976 American satirical mystery comedy film with a cast featuring Eileen Brennan, Truman Capote, James Coco, Peter Falk, Alec Guinness, Elsa Lanchester, David Niven, Peter Sellers, Maggie Smith, Nancy Walker, and Estelle Winwood, written by Neil Simon and directed by Robert Moore."
"Murder by Death is an American...indie rock band from Bloomington, Indiana. Their name is derived from the 1976 Robert Moore film of the same name."
They sound cooky like the movie seems....
Post by: Ginsu Victim on October 23, 2018, 09:36:22 am
Such a poor choice for a band name given the style of music they play.
Ohh, I think not.....
"Murder by Death is a 1976 American satirical mystery comedy film with a cast featuring Eileen Brennan, Truman Capote, James Coco, Peter Falk, Alec Guinness, Elsa Lanchester, David Niven, Peter Sellers, Maggie Smith, Nancy Walker, and Estelle Winwood, written by Neil Simon and directed by Robert Moore."
"Murder by Death is an American...indie rock band from Bloomington, Indiana. Their name is derived from the 1976 Robert Moore film of the same name."
They sound cooky like the movie seems....
I was wondering if their name was based on the movie (which I wouldn't call the "Robert Moore film" as much as the "Neil Simon film" - it would be nothing without his outstanding writing.)
Post by: pbj on October 24, 2018, 10:08:17 am
Fellow hobbyist AtariMatt:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlLcb1HH_yE&t=2s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlLcb1HH_yE&t=2s)
Vaporwave guy Daniel Deluxe:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcxX0aqNarg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcxX0aqNarg)
And headliner Dance with the Dead:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu5xw1cvXJg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu5xw1cvXJg)
I think I might be chock full of *A E S T H E T I C* for awhile.
Post by: eds1275 on October 31, 2018, 07:34:45 pm
Post by: pbj on October 31, 2018, 11:04:15 pm
Post by: wp34 on November 01, 2018, 11:43:16 am
Post by: BadMouth on November 01, 2018, 12:19:24 pm
Definitely, dude. I've been to concerts now where 90% of the crowd discovered the band on Spotify. Or they're 20 and went down a pandora rabbit hole and ended up amongst old people like me seeing some early 80s band.
The rabbit hole is a big one for me.
I probably only listen to FM radio a few times a year and it's a station that plays 90's alternative and weird folky stuff.
I have no idea what top 40 radio sounds like. If it weren't for the stupid tabloid blurbs on the internet, I wouldn't have any idea who those artists are.
I've been a Rhapsody (now rebranded as Napster) subscriber for almost a decade.
Whenever I hear about a national touring band playing nearby, I give them a listen on Napster.
If I like them, I click on the similar artists tab and give those a listen, then the similar artists on those artist pages.
A few of the bands I'd like to see live disbanded years ago. :lol :'(
I also end up giving more things a chance because I don't have to financially invest in their album to listen to it.
Was invited to see Nels Cline a few weeks ago (wasn't familiar with his music).
Ran into a guy I knew there who said most people were there to see the keyboardist, who I'd also never heard of.
Next thing you know I'm listening to acid jazz. (Medeski, Martin, & Wood)
Going to see Pavlo Simtikidis tomorrow and John 5 on Sunday.
Hopefully John 5 gets me out of this weird easy listening vibe I've had going on for the past few weeks.
Post by: Mr. Peabody on November 02, 2018, 02:14:41 am
Post by: BadMouth on November 02, 2018, 09:17:55 am
.....if people didn't spend their time working, would they listen to less music?
If I weren't tied to a desk, I'd stop listening to podcasts altogether.
I'd enjoy the music I listen to more if I weren't working while listening to it.
Post by: Ginsu Victim on November 02, 2018, 10:52:27 am
.....if people didn't spend their time working, would they listen to less music?
If I weren't tied to a desk, I'd stop listening to podcasts altogether.
I'd enjoy the music I listen to more if I weren't working while listening to it.
I miss listening to podcasts and audiobooks. When I joined here, I worked at a job where I didn't have to really interact with anyone, just processed thousands of scanned documents per day. Now I work for the state and have clients (so walk-ins, phone calls, emails, etc).
Post by: javeryh on November 05, 2018, 04:57:30 pm
Definitely, dude. I've been to concerts now where 90% of the crowd discovered the band on Spotify. Or they're 20 and went down a pandora rabbit hole and ended up amongst old people like me seeing some early 80s band.
The rabbit hole is a big one for me.
I probably only listen to FM radio a few times a year and it's a station that plays 90's alternative and weird folky stuff.
I have no idea what top 40 radio sounds like. If it weren't for the stupid tabloid blurbs on the internet, I wouldn't have any idea who those artists are.
I've been a Rhapsody (now rebranded as Napster) subscriber for almost a decade.
Whenever I hear about a national touring band playing nearby, I give them a listen on Napster.
If I like them, I click on the similar artists tab and give those a listen, then the similar artists on those artist pages.
A few of the bands I'd like to see live disbanded years ago. :lol :'(
I also end up giving more things a chance because I don't have to financially invest in their album to listen to it.
Was invited to see Nels Cline a few weeks ago (wasn't familiar with his music).
Ran into a guy I knew there who said most people were there to see the keyboardist, who I'd also never heard of.
Next thing you know I'm listening to acid jazz. (Medeski, Martin, & Wood)
Going to see Pavlo Simtikidis tomorrow and John 5 on Sunday.
Hopefully John 5 gets me out of this weird easy listening vibe I've had going on for the past few weeks.
Sounds a lot like me. I am ALWAYS on the lookout for new music and thanks to Spotify I've found a ton of it over the last few years. I find a band I like and then go to the "Fans Also Like" tab and start listening to those bands. I can't get enough. Even if 9/10 aren't albums or bands I will go back to regularly, it is worth it for the 1/10 that I end up loving. I just discovered Turnover a few months ago and I can't get enough of their 2 latest albums. Last year it was The War On Drugs. So many bands and so little time.
In concert news, I may be continuing my pop punk showgoing next summer... Twenty-One Pilots will be in NJ in June and my daughter wants to go soooooo.....
Post by: Donkey_Kong on December 01, 2018, 05:37:38 pm
First time seeing 311, love their music and the show was great. They are all business when playing, I mean it sounds dang near like the studio version.
Post by: wp34 on December 09, 2018, 10:29:07 pm
https://jefflynneselo.com/events/
Post by: ark_ader on December 10, 2018, 01:03:06 am
Going to miss Tommy Chong...
Post by: Ginsu Victim on December 10, 2018, 09:51:54 am
Going to miss Tommy Chong...
He's still very alive and quite active on Twitter.
Post by: Mr. Peabody on December 13, 2018, 03:18:07 pm
I saw Cheech Marin
Like Marin County.
@Ginsu Victim: isn't that weird? Similar to Abe Vigoda, though he is gone.
Post by: javeryh on January 17, 2019, 11:33:30 am
Post by: Ginsu Victim on January 17, 2019, 01:04:29 pm
in Tulsa, OK tomorrow night!!! I can't wait!!!
Post by: pbj on January 17, 2019, 01:57:50 pm
Post by: lilshawn on January 17, 2019, 02:52:15 pm
I haven't updated yet, but I did go to the Spokane washington Metallica concert beginning of December. It was awesomenerasfrig. the things they had going on in the video "boxes" over the stage was some great work... I actually spent a great amount of time watching them. there was some pretty neat computer controlled mini drones during "moth into flame", and some great lighting/pyro work.
I was a little meh about the comedy pre-show with Jim Breuer instead of a musical opener,... but it turned out to be pretty good and he was fairly interactive with the crowd.
afterwards, James, Lars, Rob, and Kirk actually came to the Centennial Hotel (where we were staying) to do some promotional thing giving away a pile of money to the foodbank. there was camera crews and security and a shitpile of people hovering around, so we just watched from the top floor foyer.
Post by: Ginsu Victim on January 17, 2019, 02:59:28 pm
@Ginsu Victim
I haven't updated yet, but I did go to the Spokane washington Metallica concert beginning of December. It was awesomenerasfrig. the things they had going on in the video "boxes" over the stage was some great work... I actually spent a great amount of time watching them. there was some pretty neat computer controlled mini drones during "moth into flame", and some great lighting/pyro work.
I was a little meh about the comedy pre-show with Jim Breuer instead of a musical opener,... but it turned out to be pretty good and he was fairly interactive with the crowd.
So pumped! They've been killing it during this tour and making more of an effort to play well than on some of their previous tours over the last 20 years. It's a small venue, so even our nosebleed seats still appear to be decent.
Driving 3 1/2 hours there, then back afterward. The weather is supposed to get ---smurfy--- and drop 30-40° while we're there. That's the only part I'm not looking forward to.
Post by: lilshawn on January 17, 2019, 03:09:28 pm
http://i.imgur.com/KPMkJL1.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/KPMkJL1.jpg)
Post by: Ginsu Victim on January 17, 2019, 03:25:39 pm
the spokane arena setup was pretty small too. we were in the front row of the upper deck about 45 degrees off axis and had a great view of the entire stage which they plopped right in the middle of the rink. our seats where off the left of this pic after the orange railing.
http://i.imgur.com/KPMkJL1.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/KPMkJL1.jpg)
We're going to be upper deck in the corner...last row. :lol The view at least appears to still be good.
When the tickets went on sale, we had really good seats picked, but the damn website crashed while checking out. By the time we got back in, they were gone (needed four seats together). Had to pay more for worse seats on stubhub.
Post by: lilshawn on January 18, 2019, 02:55:41 pm
I tried to get tickets for when they came to edmonton 2 years ago. sold out in seconds. wasn't about to pop for 6000 worth of tickets on scamhub either. that's when i found out about fifth member club.
Post by: Ginsu Victim on January 21, 2019, 10:29:46 pm
we needed 4 tickets too. I found out if we joined the "fifth member" metallica fanclub they had presale code tickets so you could buy before they went public sale. got the presale code for the event and bought tickets with zero issue.Fifth Member said it was limit two and we wanted to make sure we were together, otherwise I totally would've bought them that way.
I tried to get tickets for when they came to edmonton 2 years ago. sold out in seconds. wasn't about to pop for 6000 worth of tickets on scamhub either. that's when i found out about fifth member club.
BTW, the Tulsa concert was ---smurfing--- great!!! I can't wait to see them again in the future!
Post by: lilshawn on January 21, 2019, 11:16:25 pm
Post by: yotsuya on January 22, 2019, 04:19:18 pm
Post by: pbj on January 22, 2019, 05:00:13 pm
Going to see Bauhaus Friday night. Very chuffed!
Bruh.
Post by: pbj on January 22, 2019, 07:48:31 pm
Post by: yotsuya on January 22, 2019, 10:22:39 pm
I've been alerting every old goth I know. You and I will be concert Eskimo brothers.
I have an extra ticket for Friday even bruh!!
Post by: pbj on January 23, 2019, 11:05:05 am
:cheers:
Post by: lilshawn on January 23, 2019, 02:49:08 pm
I got our tickets. About $8 cheaper per ticket through Stub Hub for what it's worth.
:cheers:
i hate hate HATE HAAATE stubhub especially since primaril... that ---meecrob--- in quebec whose business it is to buy up tickets on ticketmaster and sell them on scamhub.
https://www.thestar.com/news/paradise-papers/2017/11/09/montreal-scalper-scooping-up-tickets-by-the-hundreds-at-lightning-speed-to-big-names-like-adele-ed-sheeran-and-drake-then-selling-them-back-to-you-at-huge-profits.html (https://www.thestar.com/news/paradise-papers/2017/11/09/montreal-scalper-scooping-up-tickets-by-the-hundreds-at-lightning-speed-to-big-names-like-adele-ed-sheeran-and-drake-then-selling-them-back-to-you-at-huge-profits.html)
Post by: pbj on January 23, 2019, 03:03:55 pm
Earlier this month, I bought tickets to the Houston Rodeo about 4 hours after they went on sale. Except that on the Rodeo website, they were basically sold out except for single seats and super expensive suites. I go to Seat Geek and pay face price for 4th row seats. What scalper in their right mind would buy thousands of tickets and then resell them for a loss on the same day they went on sale for an event that's 2 months away?
Nah, the venues are diverting blocks of their tickets to those marketplaces. And it's usually face or cheaper so I guess people like me will think they got a great deal and tell all their friends. I don't buy tickets for anything anymore without checking stub hub and seat geek... it's really freaking obvious, IMO.
:dunno
Post by: Mr. Peabody on January 23, 2019, 07:57:51 pm
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=157950.0;attach=374641;image)
Hah hah hah hah.....
Post by: lilshawn on January 24, 2019, 11:34:59 am
serves those scalping ---daisies--- right.
Post by: javeryh on January 24, 2019, 02:53:13 pm
Post by: yotsuya on January 26, 2019, 03:05:13 am
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Post by: pbj on January 26, 2019, 12:52:37 pm
:cheers:
Post by: yotsuya on January 26, 2019, 01:55:01 pm
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Post by: pbj on January 26, 2019, 09:00:49 pm
Post by: yotsuya on January 27, 2019, 02:40:07 pm
I’m looking forward to this one. I got my preferred goth/industrial radio station to give the tour a plug on the air, hopefully that kicks a few sales their way. I’ve assured my wife this group is palatable and should be good people watching. She’s tolerated the German vampires Blutengel at 2am on a Tuesday and the Mexican ---daisies--- Hocico spitting water on us at 1am, so I think this one ought to be relaxed in comparison.
Yeah, it was a really good show, nothing like seeing those goths you knew in high school in their 50s, but still rocking the trenchcoat and colored hair. Tons of outfits I can only describe as witches costumes at the show.
Post by: pbj on February 03, 2019, 02:01:36 am
Post by: pbj on March 06, 2019, 01:29:25 am
Post by: Mike A on March 06, 2019, 09:20:08 am
Post by: javeryh on March 06, 2019, 09:38:08 am
Post by: pbj on March 06, 2019, 10:38:27 am
You must spend half your life on the toilet.
More or less. I didn't get to try any of that stuff, but felt compelled to take photos of the worst offenders.
Post by: yotsuya on March 06, 2019, 08:25:35 pm
I tried getting tickets for The National at the Beacon Theater but TicketMaster sucks so I couldn't get them. I'm debating Stub Hub because I really want to go but prices might be a bit high for me...
Love “About Today”. If you go, shed a tear for me when they play it.
Post by: javeryh on March 07, 2019, 10:36:29 am
I tried getting tickets for The National at the Beacon Theater but TicketMaster sucks so I couldn't get them. I'm debating Stub Hub because I really want to go but prices might be a bit high for me...
Love “About Today”. If you go, shed a tear for me when they play it.
They announced 2 more shows relatively close to me. I'm going to try for Philly tickets tomorrow. I've made up my mind that I'm going though even if StubHub is my only option. They are probably my favorite band at this point (it's either them or Radiohead). Don't want to miss the show!
In other concert news, I'm going to see Failure and Swervedriver in Brooklyn on March 29. Can't wait for that show - I'm not familiar with Swervedriver but Failure is awesome.
Post by: Mr. Peabody on March 07, 2019, 03:24:41 pm
You must spend half your life on the toilet.
He poops blood, remember.
Isn't the toilet where most adults have their free time to play on their phone?
Post by: pbj on March 07, 2019, 04:25:53 pm
:dunno
Pro-Tip: Don't do it.
Post by: JMB on March 07, 2019, 04:28:49 pm
I'm not familiar with Swervedriver.
Their first 2 albums are incredible. "Raise" and "Mezcal Head" are well worth checking out. Later stuff has been hit or miss.
Post by: lilshawn on March 07, 2019, 10:34:48 pm
Is this where I should mention I powered through a family bag of Turbos Flamas last night and have been up since 5am reconsidering my life?
:dunno
Pro-Tip: Don't do it.
how do those compare to Takis Fuego? cause those are pretty lame to me.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81Cyodq25pL._SL1500_.jpg)
Post by: javeryh on March 08, 2019, 03:21:57 pm
I'm not familiar with Swervedriver.
Their first 2 albums are incredible. "Raise" and "Mezcal Head" are well worth checking out. Later stuff has been hit or miss.
I'm glad someone else has heard of them! I'm going to listen on the way home today. I saw they reformed and released an album earlier this year - similar to Failure.
SO this morning I did get 2 tickets to see The National in Brooklyn in June. I'm super psyched. Will be my first time seeing them and I've been a huge fan ever since Boxer.
Post by: pbj on March 08, 2019, 03:27:27 pm
how do those compare to Takis Fuego? cause those are pretty lame to me.
About the same. Everything seems fine and then you're about 10 handfuls into it and regret everything you've just done.
Post by: JMB on March 11, 2019, 12:14:53 pm
Post by: JMB on March 13, 2019, 03:32:32 pm
Post by: pbj on March 18, 2019, 12:55:17 pm
:cheers:
Post by: javeryh on March 30, 2019, 02:35:49 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/aQNkcgm.jpg)
Post by: javeryh on April 07, 2019, 02:31:48 pm
I made a playlist of the set from the Failure show in case anyone wants to listen to it.
Post by: javeryh on May 08, 2019, 12:37:20 pm
Post by: wp34 on May 08, 2019, 02:03:05 pm
Thinking about buying tix to the Sad Summer Festival at the Stone Pony: State Champs, Mayday Parade, The Maine, Mom Jeans, Stand Atlantic and Just Friends. I really like 3 of those bands.
As in The Stone Pony?
Post by: javeryh on May 08, 2019, 02:46:21 pm
Thinking about buying tix to the Sad Summer Festival at the Stone Pony: State Champs, Mayday Parade, The Maine, Mom Jeans, Stand Atlantic and Just Friends. I really like 3 of those bands.
As in The Stone Pony?
yeah - Asbury Park, NJ
Post by: wp34 on May 08, 2019, 04:34:03 pm
Post by: javeryh on May 08, 2019, 08:06:15 pm
Man I am jealous. I've always wanted to see a show there. The only time I was in Asbury Park there wasn't a show and the place seemed closed. I did get to go to an amazing pinball museum across the street though.
It closed for a little bit in the late 90s but they renovated and reopened. I can walk there from my parents' beach house so it's a great place to see a show and if i want to have a beer or 5 I don't have to worry about driving home. Asbury Park is really nice now - they did an amazing job turning it around. Used to be a terrible place 20 years ago.
Post by: Mr. Peabody on May 11, 2019, 06:52:54 pm
Post by: javeryh on May 13, 2019, 11:56:15 am
Post by: Mike A on May 13, 2019, 12:32:39 pm
Post by: opt2not on May 13, 2019, 03:03:37 pm
https://www.siliconera.com/2019/04/17/final-fantasy-vii-a-symphonic-reunion-announced-as-first-ever-official-concert-dedicated-to-ffvii/
Pretty fantastic present!
I've been playing the Switch port a lot lately, and she's been digging the awesome soundtrack (as she should!). I guess I'll take her with me. :D
Post by: Drnick on May 14, 2019, 01:30:37 pm
Best of the Rock musicals, Was entertaining and the time flew through for the most part. Was a bit confused by Pocahontas, Colors of the wind, Rock it definitely isn't :)
Also Mother in law got the Wife and I tickets for Nightmare before Christmas in concert, really looking forward to that one in December. In return I got them Tickets to see Huge Ackman at the O2 next month.
Post by: JMB on May 20, 2019, 02:37:35 pm
PUP
(https://i.ibb.co/b2v5tJK/20190425-220149.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Br62kNC)
They do have one of the best video game related music videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVuB1ZASrGw
Moving Targets and The Proletariat
(https://i.ibb.co/GsBx8Db/20190427-221832.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Jx0BGTM)
(https://i.ibb.co/VQCSZrZ/20190427-231349.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yYky1G1)
The Beatings
(https://i.ibb.co/YQNZp6y/20190518-232333.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jf8RgdW)
Post by: javeryh on May 22, 2019, 04:49:58 pm
I'm hoping a certain set list is short in early June... I'm taking my daughter to see Twenty One Pilots and I just made a Spotify playlist of their show (which does not change at all from night to night) and this is a terrible band. Usually I can get into whatever band she wants me to take her to - Panic! At The Disco was awesome earlier this year even though I never would have gone if it wasn't for her. Twenty One Pilots is garbage though. Going to be a looooong night...
Post by: javeryh on June 04, 2019, 09:17:24 am
Am I crazy? Last show we saw together was Panic! At The Disco and it was great. Twenty One Pilots is just bad - how are they so popular?
:soapbox:
Post by: Ginsu Victim on June 04, 2019, 09:25:35 am
Post by: Mike A on June 04, 2019, 09:57:03 am
Post by: javeryh on June 04, 2019, 09:57:32 am
^I hope, for your sake, there's alcohol.
I wish. I'll be in charge of three 14-year old girls. Driving there and back. Can't drink at all. :angry:
Post by: JMB on June 04, 2019, 11:19:49 am
I'm going to see Twenty-One Pilots tomorrow night with my daughter and 2 of her friends. I may not make it. Usually I can find some redeeming qualities in a band but I'm struggling. It's like they bought a drum machine and just decided to read their middle school poems on top of the beat.
Am I crazy? Last show we saw together was Panic! At The Disco and it was great. Twenty One Pilots is just bad - how are they so popular?
:soapbox:
Good luck! They are not good. Luckily my daughters went with their mother to this one.
Post by: Mr. Peabody on June 08, 2019, 06:19:10 pm
Professionals bring their own alcohol.
Or other.....
^I hope, for your sake, there's alcohol.
I wish. I'll be in charge of three 14-year old girls. Driving there and back. Can't drink at all. :angry:
Uber/Lyft.......
Post by: javeryh on June 08, 2019, 08:00:03 pm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190608/d4049935030e1971f3f451ee3eded10b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190608/fd74fa90a5ee43744bcbbf20a3c8b100.jpg)
Post by: pbj on June 08, 2019, 09:52:15 pm
Post by: javeryh on June 09, 2019, 09:44:18 am
Sounds like that chainsmokers concert I went to. 2 guys yelling "what up Houston 1 2 3 4" for an hour while they hit play on their MacBook.
:laugh2:
This is a very accurate statement.
Post by: javeryh on June 11, 2019, 10:10:32 am
Post by: eds1275 on June 12, 2019, 02:08:34 pm
I love live music but, I feel like set lists are getting shorter now than they used to be. Anyone else feel that way?
I think it's because albums are shorter than they used to be, and nobody buys them (well I do, and others do... but it's all about the hit now.) With the single song access that we have now, people just aren't buying an album for a song and finding 6 more that they love like the good old days. They hear a song, they use shazam or similar to find out what it is, and they buy that one song. I think this is affecting how much music is being released and how much bands want to expose to potential fans - if it's not in their best catalogue they might not think it's in their best interests to share.
Post by: javeryh on June 14, 2019, 10:10:26 am
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Post by: JMB on June 18, 2019, 10:54:09 am
I love live music but, I feel like set lists are getting shorter now than they used to be. Anyone else feel that way?
I think it's because albums are shorter than they used to be, and nobody buys them (well I do, and others do... but it's all about the hit now.) With the single song access that we have now, people just aren't buying an album for a song and finding 6 more that they love like the good old days. They hear a song, they use shazam or similar to find out what it is, and they buy that one song. I think this is affecting how much music is being released and how much bands want to expose to potential fans - if it's not in their best catalogue they might not think it's in their best interests to share.
I could see that in some cases. It is just frustrating to see bands now that I saw 20+ years ago and their sets are now at least 4 songs less than they used to be. Springsteen plays for 3 hours and the bands I want to see it feels like I am lucky to get 16 songs and 75 minutes out of. Give me 20-22 songs and a solid 90 minutes of music and I am happy.
Most recent show. Early punk band, The Undertones. 30+song set. Great time
(https://i.ibb.co/tCTNj8F/20190524-211011.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zfTL9GD)
Post by: JMB on June 18, 2019, 11:00:24 am
...drinking some craft beer like a true hipster. All I was missing was the beard and skinny jeans.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190618/6a85f32cb26e2ed761b261358329786d.jpg)
I'll be in hipster central this weekend. Driving down from MA to go to Brooklyn Steel to see Jawbox on Saturday night.
Post by: pbj on June 18, 2019, 10:38:15 pm
Post by: Mr. Peabody on June 19, 2019, 04:54:54 pm
Nephasth's older, khaki wearing twin Neal Stephenson
The relation to music?
Post by: pbj on June 22, 2019, 12:07:22 am
:dunno
That’ll pretty much knock out the old goth bands from my list. It was these tickets or a Vectrex this morning. :lol
Post by: javeryh on June 22, 2019, 10:02:19 am
$250 dollars on tickets to see The Cure in October. Apparently some clown called Childish Gambino is opening for them.
:dunno
Oh man that's a lot. I'd like to see them but too rich for my blood. It reminds me of when Guns N Roses toured a couple years ago... just too much for a night out. :hissy:
Post by: Ginsu Victim on June 24, 2019, 09:44:57 am
Apparently some clown called Childish Gambino is opening for them.Donald Glover....
aka, Lando
(https://www.syfy.com/sites/syfy/files/styles/1200x680/public/glover-lando.jpg)
aka, Troy Barnes
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Post by: Vigo on June 24, 2019, 12:03:21 pm
Post by: Ginsu Victim on June 24, 2019, 05:28:44 pm
There is only one Lando, and he drinks Colt 45.Almost verbatim the reply I expected.
Post by: Vigo on June 24, 2019, 06:00:48 pm
There is only one Lando, and he drinks Colt 45.Almost verbatim the reply I expected.
I deliver.
Post by: pbj on June 24, 2019, 08:25:15 pm
Post by: Ginsu Victim on June 25, 2019, 09:14:47 am
There is only one Lando, and he drinks Colt 45.(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EfMW2iF1ReE/maxresdefault.jpg)
Post by: Mr. Peabody on June 28, 2019, 07:48:36 pm
Post by: Howard_Casto on June 28, 2019, 11:31:56 pm
I put my name through the Wu Tang Clan generator and got "wicked demon" which is a little too on the nose.
Mine is "Fist Loco" which is also eerily accurate.
Post by: Mr. Peabody on July 01, 2019, 09:52:35 pm
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Post by: Ginsu Victim on August 15, 2019, 09:58:28 am
Berlin, OMD, and the B-52s. What a night!
Man, that sounds fantastic. If you leave now, you can visit the love shack. It will take your breath away.
Post by: pbj on August 15, 2019, 10:25:52 am
Post by: newmanfamilyvlogs on August 15, 2019, 10:51:50 am
OK - it was better than I thought! We had a lot of fun. Music was... fine. It was so weird though. Only 2 guys in the band and only 2 guys on stage - no backing band - so drums, vocals and bass/piano were only stuff being done live. Everything else was being pumped through the speakers. Like a strange kind of karaoke.
That's encouraging. I'm taking my daughter to see them later this year. I agree the thought of just two guys on stage like that is a little odd.
Post by: javeryh on August 16, 2019, 03:57:54 pm
OK - it was better than I thought! We had a lot of fun. Music was... fine. It was so weird though. Only 2 guys in the band and only 2 guys on stage - no backing band - so drums, vocals and bass/piano were only stuff being done live. Everything else was being pumped through the speakers. Like a strange kind of karaoke.
That's encouraging. I'm taking my daughter to see them later this year. I agree the thought of just two guys on stage like that is a little odd.
It takes some getting used to but overall it was enjoyable (and I didn't know ANY of their songs until the week of the show when I forced myself to listen to their setlist). They put on a good show and there's even fire so... yeah. If you google their setlist you will know what to expect. It does not change from night to night. I had it queued up on my phone so I knew exactly what was coming and how much longer we had to go.
Post by: yotsuya on August 16, 2019, 05:18:35 pm
Berlin... again?
As long as Teri Nunn keeps strutting it out on stage in the Vallley of the Sun, I’ll be there!
Post by: pbj on October 13, 2019, 12:48:57 pm
At least I won’t ever get goth blocked again. Or have to listen to any more “wow you haven’t been to ACL!?” chatter.
And whatever hell dope they all smoke in Austin smells like skunk piss. And does not provide contact highs.
:cheers:
http://youtu.be/WNDcAh0Xuog (http://youtu.be/WNDcAh0Xuog)
Also saw Metric. So that’s 2 bands off my DDR cabinet in one shot.
http://youtu.be/4p583Y_071Y (http://youtu.be/4p583Y_071Y)
Post by: javeryh on October 14, 2019, 08:14:00 am
In other concert news, I bought 4 tix to see the Hella Mega Tour or whatever it's called. Next August in Philly. Green Day / Weezer / Fall Out Boy. Should be fun - I'm taking my kid since she loves Fall Out Boy and kind of likes Weezer and Green Day even though they are old people music. Ha!
Post by: newmanfamilyvlogs on October 14, 2019, 11:08:46 am
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Post by: jdbailey1206 on October 15, 2019, 02:15:13 pm
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Okay. I hope thats not the B-52s using the Misfits skull...
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Its not. Take better pics next time Yots.
Post by: pbj on October 15, 2019, 03:04:40 pm
Post by: jdbailey1206 on October 15, 2019, 03:46:49 pm
Post by: yotsuya on October 15, 2019, 08:36:27 pm
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Okay. I hope thats not the B-52s using the Misfits skull...
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Its not. Take better pics next time Yots.
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Post by: yotsuya on October 15, 2019, 08:37:21 pm
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Post by: Howard_Casto on October 15, 2019, 10:21:38 pm
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Post by: jdbailey1206 on October 16, 2019, 08:10:24 am
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Just what I said yo. Tell you to take a better picture.
Post by: Ginsu Victim on October 16, 2019, 11:13:44 am
Phil Collins Era Genesis is the best Genesis.
While I enjoy it, you're putting that era over the Gabriel era?!?
Agree to disagree.
Post by: pbj on October 16, 2019, 11:28:16 am
Genesis, on the other hand... wow. I hadn't even heard of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway until I was in my late 20s. And it is nothing like their stuff from the 80s.
Post by: Howard_Casto on October 16, 2019, 09:07:19 pm
Post by: Ginsu Victim on October 17, 2019, 09:34:59 am
Gabriel era stuff... eh... maybe I would like it better if every song wasn't 20 frikkin minutes of instrumentals before the actual song starts.
Good news for you....every song wasn't like that.
Post by: Mr. Peabody on October 18, 2019, 02:49:32 pm
Well their stuff from the 80's actually climbed the charts, so I'm not alone in preferring it. Gabriel era stuff... eh... maybe I would like it better if every song wasn't 20 frikkin minutes of instrumentals before the actual song starts. Ironically enough Peter Gabriel made some really awesome singles once he left the band. It was a win-win imho.
I feel similar. But the 60s/70s enthusiasts, well.......
In my niche of weird music, people always point to Ministry as the biggest pivot in sound. But I've always felt you can draw a straight line from their synth music to the metal. (and enjoy both).
Industrial didn't interest me. I have preferred metal and synth music separate. What do you mean there?
Post by: JulesWallet on October 21, 2019, 09:16:12 pm
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Post by: javeryh on October 22, 2019, 07:37:44 pm
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I thought he retired for health reasons? I saw Genesis like 25 years ago - great show.
Post by: yotsuya on October 22, 2019, 08:11:15 pm
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I thought he retired for health reasons? I saw Genesis like 25 years ago - great show.
He sat in a chair the whole time. It’s a sad reality, but he does sound great!
Post by: lilshawn on October 22, 2019, 10:34:56 pm
Post by: Mr. Peabody on October 24, 2019, 03:34:42 pm
Post by: Vigo on October 25, 2019, 06:24:17 pm
he's 68 man, give him a break (before it's his hip)
A little early to give a pass, I saw Blues Brothers over NYE last year, and Dan Ackroyd is the same age. He wasn't high stepping anymore, but he was moving around as much as he could the entire show.
Post by: javeryh on November 15, 2019, 02:49:07 pm
I still haven't pulled the trigger on With Confidence later this month. My daughter wants to go so I should probably take her, right? Making memories and everything...
Post by: Ginsu Victim on November 18, 2019, 02:35:45 pm
Tool is near me this weekend. I passed on the tickets when they were $140 each but now I might regret it. I really want to see them.
I've seen them three times. I go with my friend who has seen them TEN times! Always a great show.
Post by: pbj on January 16, 2020, 07:46:02 pm
Willie Nelson
Clan of Xymox
Ministry / KMFDM / Front Line Assembly
:dunno
Post by: yotsuya on January 16, 2020, 10:12:27 pm
Well, decided I had too much money lately, bought some tickets.
Willie Nelson
Clan of Xymox
Ministry / KMFDM / Front Line Assembly
:dunno
Hopefully KMFDM plays More And Faster and Virus.
Post by: javeryh on January 17, 2020, 05:56:42 am
Post by: pbj on January 17, 2020, 10:33:47 am
Hopefully KMFDM plays More And Faster and Virus.
With a few exceptions here and there, KMFDM has been "not great" for 20 years. I've told both Sascha and En Esch they need to patch whatever issue they have and go back to making stuff that's actually good, but so far they haven't listened. :( I blame Lucia for ruining that band.
I've skipped a lot of KMFDM and Ministry concerts because of the expense and my "meh" attitude towards their newer music... but it's both of them together.. and it's a nice venue... apparently meh + meh = take my money.
:cheers:
Post by: javeryh on January 19, 2020, 12:53:53 pm
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Post by: JMB on January 22, 2020, 09:46:15 am
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Post by: eds1275 on January 22, 2020, 09:56:53 pm
with beer
Post by: javeryh on February 05, 2020, 12:11:42 pm
Tickets seem impossibly hard to get nowadays. All the bots just grab them instantly. It's really frustrating.
Post by: pbj on February 05, 2020, 01:41:01 pm
Apparently they sold out instantly in Houston, too. Go figure.
Post by: JMB on February 05, 2020, 02:58:32 pm
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Post by: pbj on February 22, 2020, 11:21:30 pm
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Post by: javeryh on March 09, 2020, 04:04:33 pm
Post by: pbj on March 15, 2020, 08:28:13 pm
https://youtu.be/DqRjRnBebCk (https://youtu.be/DqRjRnBebCk)
Post by: javeryh on March 16, 2020, 10:57:48 am
Post by: javeryh on June 25, 2022, 10:29:25 am
TOOL back in February at Prudential Center in Newark. It was amazing. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen and my first time seeing them. They are in my all time Top 3 so it was a treat. It was also great to see live music again. I was unable to get a poster though but I’ve been super close to pressing the Buy It Now button and spending $250 on it. Maybe…
FAILURE last night in Brooklyn. Great time. It was at the Warsaw club, which is basically the size of a high school gym. They were really tight and the set list spanned their entire career. If you haven’t listened to them, go check out Fantastic Planet and then work your way forward. They are still releasing awesome music.
I have tickets to see The Smile (Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood’s new band) in November but nothing else on the schedule currently although I’m looking around. I’ll probably go see Smashing Pumpkins/Jane’s Addiction in October since the wife said she’d go to that…
So what have you guys been up to?
:cheers:
Post by: pbj on June 25, 2022, 12:44:38 pm
:angry:
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Post by: 10yard on June 25, 2022, 05:07:40 pm
I’ve got tickets for New Order/Pet Shop Boys at the Hollywood Bowl in October. It will be my third time seeing NO, but my first for PSB.Fantastic! I’m a huge Joy Division/New Order/Peter Hook and the Light fan, I’d love to see them at Maddison Sq. Garden. Trying my best to get tickets at the mo. I’m in UK.
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Post by: pbj on June 25, 2022, 09:56:51 pm
::)
Pass!
Post by: bobbyb13 on July 06, 2022, 04:42:48 am
I’ve got tickets for New Order/Pet Shop Boys at the Hollywood Bowl in October. It will be my third time seeing NO, but my first for PSB.
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Never got to see either and still listen to both- a lot.
So do my poor kids
:lol
That should be a cool show.
Amazingly I finally saw TOOL out here of all places- and they had their entire crazy art collective thing happening still.
Still can't believe they hauled that entire production out here and set it up.
Easily one of my favorite bands and that whole experience kind of evades description.
Who knows when I'll get time to see another show out here- given how infrequently big things happen.
Post by: EvilNuff on July 21, 2022, 05:35:38 pm
Post by: BadMouth on August 03, 2022, 07:40:09 pm
There were giant screens, gigantic costumes & all the hits. John 5 adds a lot to the experience.
One of the opening bands referred to Zombie as "the godfather of this ---steaming pile of meadow muffin---". I wanted to yell "---That which is odiferous and causeth plants to grow---, Al Jourgensen is!", but kept my thoughts to myself.
Mudvayne isn't my cup of tea.
I was never a fan of Static X, but liked a bunch of stuff that they played that was new to me. Guess I need to give their back catalog a listen.
I probably wouldn't have enjoyed it as much with Wayne Static fronting.
It's been a while since I've been to a concert. I thought $10 for a beer was insane before. It's $18 now.
They were selling mixed drinks for $25.
The venue did permit you to carry in one 20oz bottle of water which I took advantage of.
It saved me enough to pay for a redbull when it got close to my regular bedtime.
Post by: pbj on August 03, 2022, 08:41:03 pm
So fast forward to spring 2022, concert had been delayed two more times. KMFDM and FLA dropped out and then eventually Ministry threw in the towel.
The show allegedly went on with, of all bands in the world, The Melvins.
King Buzzo can ---smurfette--- about Nirvana all he wants… I made $160 off Ticket Master.
:cheers:
Post by: BadMouth on August 04, 2022, 08:25:49 am
Ministry, KMFDM, and FLA
That would have been awesome.
:cheers:
Post by: pbj on August 04, 2022, 11:03:27 am
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Post by: javeryh on November 15, 2022, 08:37:50 pm
The two of us are going to see The Smile this Friday in Brooklyn so I'm really looking forward to that. We will grab dinner before the show and hopefully bond a little - college in less than a year and I'm starting to panic.
Post by: javeryh on January 29, 2023, 03:04:14 pm
Post by: bobbyb13 on March 05, 2023, 09:59:53 pm
I still can't believe that TSOL played out here a month ago and I didn't hear about it until the show would've been ending.
Post by: javeryh on July 12, 2023, 11:03:06 am
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Post by: bobbyb13 on July 19, 2023, 06:36:39 pm
Impressive band and show.
Mr. Keenan was less introverted/injured/cranky/or whatever for that show anyway.
Maybe 10 years ago or more now that I really think about it.
Post by: javeryh on September 25, 2023, 08:16:31 pm
Tool is up next in November but I also got tix for King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard for August 2024. Can't wait for that one as I've been obsessed with this band for the last few years.
Post by: bobbyb13 on December 15, 2023, 03:55:42 pm
Forty years after I first heard her play music I finally got to see Sheila E live.
WOW.
Here celebrating her (66th!) birthday this week with her parents in tow and she is really funny, has assembled a great band of course, and she is an absolute MONSTER on a drum kit yet still.
Plays with an athleticism that is impressive no matter your age and for anyone who has tried they can tell you that to be able to play drums (never mind that well in so many different styles) and be able to sing at the same time too is actually damn hard.
Just- WOW.
Always a good time to see people playing music who are having such a good time doing it.
Post by: Mike A on December 15, 2023, 05:59:03 pm
but for my 2023 birthday
Holy crap. You look pretty good for 2023 years old.
You don't look a day over a 1000.
Post by: nitrogen_widget on February 21, 2024, 08:55:45 pm
i also hear there is a parade of some sort i'll probably check out.