Tell us about yr upcoming concerts.

[vesper]

Just got back from Numbers, Erase Errata and The Ex. What a show! Every one of the bands was great.

Coming up...

Sept. 25: Quasi, Hella and Dame Fate (Black Cat, DC)
Oct. 20: Enon, Irving and I Am the World Trade Center (Nanci Raygun, Richmond, VA)
Oct. 27: Lightning Bolt, USAISMONSTER and White Mice (TBA, Richmond, VA)
Nov. 7: Explosions in the Sky (Nanci Raygun, Richmond, VA)
Nov. 20: Q and Not U, A New Dawn Fades and Forget Cassettes (Nanci Raygun, Richmond, VA)

There are a couple others I'm considering (Junior Senior, Beulah, The Decemberists, etc), but I don't know if I can actually fund them.

[Paul]

SEE JUNIOR SENIOR! That is all.

Oh wait, have a good time with Forget Cassettes too. From Nashville, y'know. Gotta support my local scene and shit...

[anagrama]

Radiohead.
Interpol.
Goldie/Shy FX/Bailey.
Jane's Addiction.

[tinobeat]

I have shockingly few... normally sept/oct are huge show-going months as bands tour through on their way to/from CMJ.. but not much this year. off the top of my head:

Built To Spill (2 night stand @ the Paradise)

Battles / Suntan (Middle East)
Death Cab / Mates of State (Middle East)

at T.T.'s, all separate nights, obviously:
Black Dice
Consonant
Essex Green
Themselves

[9000]

YLT at warsaw

[vesper]

Originally posted by Paul
SEE JUNIOR SENIOR! That is all.

This is definitely what I'm leaning toward. I'm not a huge Beulah fan, just want to go because it's their final tour. The Decemberists are interesting, but nothing fantastic - just thought about it because it's cheap. Junior Senior is playing w/ The Electric Six - who really get on my nerves - but if it is unbearable, I'll just leave. Thanks, Paul.

[frank]

Saw The Sadies last night, and My Morning Jacket/Sleepy Jackson the night before.

Coming up:

Interpol / The Stills
Fountains Of Wayne
Metric
Calexico / The Frames
Lucinda Williams / The Jayhawks
Radiohead
Death Cab For Cutie / Nada Surf / The Long Winters
Beulah / John Vanderslice
Clem Snide / Califone
The Weakerthans / The Constantines

[billybob]

i have a theory that junior senior are basement jaxx's ventriloquist dummies, so to speak. it would certainly explain the explosion out of nowhere...

any thoughts?

[johansen smith]

we're going to see Ween on Tuesday and Weakerthans/Constantines next week.

[Miss Tasty Princess]

My currently tentative list (all in the Atlanta/Athens are):

9/14: Andrew WK/High on Fire/Vaux, Masquerade
9/18: Tom Heasley, Eyedrum
9/18: Dälek/Zu/Blame Game/Echoplox, The EARL
9/19: The Needles/PB Army, Star Bar
9/19: Scene Creamers/Cordero, The Echo Lounge
9/20: Made in China/No Arms No Legs/Blue Eyed Boy Mister Death/Those That Fall, Lenny's
9/23: Rock Star Wallabies/The Malarkies, Tasty World
9/24: Cathedral/Samael/Strapping Young Lad/Armani Death Machine/Halcyon Way, Masquerade
9/25: Town & Country/Kopernik, Eyedrum
9/26: Nik Turner, Masquerade
9/26: Jucifer/Jet by Day/Trephine, 40 Watt
9/27: Cursive/Eastern Youth/Jet By Day/Fin Fang Foom, The Echo Lounge
9/28: The Karl Hendricks Trio/The Silent Kids, The Echo Lounge
9/30: Avail/Darkest Hour/Jericho, The Echo Lounge
10/1: Martin Klapper & Davey Williams, Eyedrum
10/1: Cursive/Blood Brothers/Eastern Youth, 40 Watt
10/4: Alan Licht & The Shaking Ray Levis, Eyedrum
10/8: Pretty Girls Make Graves, Swayze's
10/9: The Raveonettes/Stellastar*/Kittens for Christian, The Echo Lounge
10/11: Alasdair Roberts, Eyedrum
10/12: Jack Rose/Christina Carter/Rotten Piece/Maria Chavez, Eyedrum
10/17: Dixie Witch/Honky, Star Bar
10/18: The Black Keys/Magic Magicians, 40 Watt
10/23: Humans/Point Line Plane, The EARL
10/23: Lightning Bolt/USA Is a Monster/The Wives/Japanese Karaoke Afterlife Experiment/White Mice, MJQ Concourse
10/24: Solar Pond/Magicicada, Eyedrum
10/29: Drunk Horse /Axe Handle/Brass Castle, Star Bar
11/1: Throttlerod/Artimus Pyledriver/Rock City Dropouts/Quintaine Americana, 9 Lives Saloon
11/3: Bertrand Denzler/Hans Koch Duo, Eyedrum
11/4: Vialka/Ground Monkeys, Eyedrum
11/5: Slayer/Hatebreed/Arch Enemy/E-Town Concrete, The Tabernacle
11/6: Meatjack/Social Infestation/Unpersons, The EARL
11/20: Costes/Holy Virgin Cult, Eyedrum
11/23: Mono, Eyedrum
12/9: Rocket from the Tombs, The Echo Lounge

[maroonwalrus]

Ah, Ween would be fun to see.

Here's what I have coming up:

9/21: Television @ The Fillmore
11/2: Modest Mouse, The Shins, The Helio Sequence @ The Fillmore

[pony]

luther wright and the wrongs. really fabulous canadian alt country
raveonettes. not sure about them yet, they turn out to be fabulous, or might not...
mogwai of course.
goldfrapp. WOW! i really like these guys. super excited about their concert coming up.
ween. of course...

[blah]

9-19 shins ridglea
9-20 yo la tengo GTR
9-22 scene creamers RGRS
9-23 rainer maria RGRS
grandaddy GTR
10-7 interpol GTR
10-8 beulah GTR
10-10 papa m RGRS
10-18 built to spill GTR


prolly just see ylt, beulah, papa, & bts. others seen already or occur in the middle of the week and we all have jobs and such don't we?

matador bands- go to denton not dallas. dallas sux. less money maybe, but at least you'll respect yourself in the morning.

[jef]

Tomorrow night I'm going to see the Clientele w/ the Tyde.
Also coming up is:
Television
Scene Creamers
Ted Leo
Consonant/Evan Dando/Rhett Miller
Papa M
My Morning Jacket
All Tommorows Parties

I know there are some more but can't think of them right now.

[vesper]

Just found out that [[[[VVRSSNN]]]] is playing at an unconfirmed location on Nov. 3 in DC. Add that.

[bitterfruit]

Just saw YLT at the Variety Playhouse. Great show.

[Miss Tasty Princess]

Originally posted by bitterfruit
Just saw YLT at the Variety Playhouse. Great show. Yes, it was.

[Fatah Ruark]

9/19: White Stripes
9//23: Interpol
10/3: My Morning Jacket
10/7: Edward Ka-Spel
10/10: Ween
10/13: Grandaddy
10/19: Calexico
10/31: Leftover Salmon
11/4: Spiritualized

MIKE B

[fear satan]

i hope it all goes as planned

a northern chorus + my education(sweet instrumental rock, like mogwai meets swords project-- my education is a 7pc from austin) on friday sept.26th:...

yo la tengo on sunday october 5th. afternoon gig .
then calexico later that evening.....

cerberus shoal on thursday oct9th

and well a long ways away: les angles morts, with explosions in the sky + Lazarus(Real nice solo acoustic stuff, with nice hidden/subtle layer of electronic bleeps and some melodies, very nice..no drums) on NOvember 14th..im hoping other shows present themselves, i think they might

Spiritualized also, some date in october i cant recall at the moment....in montreal, how could i forget

[Salman]

Yo La Tengo and Calexico are playing on the same date. Luckily the YLT show is an afternoon show...

[Paul Davis]

Saw Interpol last week and they were OUTSTANDING. Also saw Kings Of Leon & The Raveonettes. Next week it's The Polyphonic Spree/Starlight Mints, and R.E.M./Sparklehorse...I used to be a huge R.E.M. fan and have never seen them live before.

[Miss Tasty Princess]

Originally posted by Paul Davis
Next week it's The Polyphonic Spree/Starlight MintsTheir show that was to take place tonight here in Atlanta has been postponed (for a second time, even) due to a family emergency. It's good for me, though, as I was already planning on missing them in order to see Cathedral at another club (and a completely different state of mind). Hopefully, the rescheduled date will be one I can catch. I like that snippet of song in the VW Beetle commercial but I've not heard any of their "full length" recordings and I'm definitely intrigued and will often check out a band with a "buzz" live before checking out their records.

[Paul Davis]

The Spree record isn't bad, but it's not great either. I am hoping that the live show will deliver. I'm aslo very curious as to how this is going to take place given the size of the stage at the venue they are playing. Too bad that your show was postponed.

[vesper]

Le Tigre w/ Out Hud and Aspera at the 9:30 Club on Nov. 28th. Ooooh, that'll be a show.

-edit-

Oh, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs at 9:30 on Nov. 9th. This is a great season for concerts. If only the station would send me to CMJ...

[Miss Tasty Princess]

Originally posted by vesper
If only the station would send me to CMJ... What station? My college station always sent several of us to CMJ every year (but, then again, that was a long time ago).

[supermaff]

Ok - here's what I've got on the go:

29th Sep (ok so it was last night but worth mentioning) - Buck 65 + Sage Francis
9th Oct - Frank Black
15th Oct - Damien Rice
22nd Oct - Mogwai
24th Oct - Do Make Say Think
27th Oct - Hot Hot Heat
28th Oct - 23rd Nov - lots of sleep!!!
24th Nov - Radiohead

so many cool bands to see and so little time...

[vesper]

Originally posted by Mr.HCI
What station? My college station always sent several of us to CMJ every year (but, then again, that was a long time ago).

Under normal conditions I'd be able to go. But state-budget cuts and the recession have made the college slim down on the number of people they send to CMJ. I lost my opportunity to the Promotions Officer - even though he went last year AND I outrank him - because he's a junior.

[maroonwalrus]

Ah, I can tag on this show:

11/7: Beulah, Velvet Teen @ Great American Music Hall

Should be fun...this is apparently not their last tour, which I found out from e-mailing Miles Kurosky.

(EDIT: Don't let Pitchfork confuse you...their news reports about recent Beulah happenings have been a bit confusing [well, to me, anyway].)

They plan on touring next year, so don't despair if you can't see them this year.

Has anyone here bought "Yoko" yet? Any thoughts?

[anagrama]

ween
moneen
broken social scene

hey, it rhymes!

[george]

Originally posted by vesper
The Decemberists are interesting, but nothing fantastic - just thought about it because it's cheap.

i saw the decemberists last night and if money is tight, i wouldn't bother. they were enjoyable, but defintely nothing special live. then again, it takes a lot blood and sweat to impress me as far as shows go.

the only other upcoming show for me is the death cab for cuties, which i am superly excited for. i saw them for the first time at sxsw this year and they just blew me away. i was so suprised at the hardness of their rocking. anyone who is a fan must see them on this current tour.

[lenny]

I have a choice. Come Saturday I will have to choose between Grandaddyand Cursive who are coming the same day. If it were up to you (which it isn't but I am almost down to flippin' a coin) what would you pick?

[Miss Tasty Princess]

Originally posted by lenny
I have a choice. Come Saturday I will have to choose between Grandaddyand Cursive who are coming the same day. If it were up to you (which it isn't but I am almost down to flippin' a coin) what would you pick? Go see Eastern Youth open for Cursive (assuming they are still touring together) then leave and go see that other band I know nothing about (Cursive drove me right out of the club after Eastern Youth's excellent opening set in Atlanta).

[vesper]

Ugh, money and time is so tight that I've had to cut down my choices to Xiu Xiu (11/12), YYYs (11/08), Le Tigre (11/23), Lightning Bolt (10/27), and Q and Not U (11/20). My friends are trying to talk me into Belle and Sebastian and if I can come across some quick cash, I'll go to [[[[VVRSSNN]]]].

[pabost]

I think you mentioned liking Junior Senior in a previous post. If that's the case, have you seen them live? They're playing out here in about a month, and I thought it could be a good time. I dig the album. Any word is helpful.

[stewrat]

My kids like to call me old man river. This week old man river see's Superchunk tues in Cambridge and Paul Weller acoustic Friday in Boston. Almost 50 but not quite dead.

[bitterfruit]

Originally posted by stewrat
My kids like to call me old man river. This week old man river see's Superchunk tues in Cambridge and Paul Weller acoustic Friday in Boston. Almost 50 but not quite dead.

I admit it. I'm jealous.

[9000]

tonight: interpol, luna, tv on the radio

[lenny]

Mr. HCI i saw cursive but they were not touring with Eastern Youth. Too bad you haven't heard of Grandaddy THE SOPHTWARE SLUMP is a fantastic album and Tim of Cursive said he thanked the crowd for coming and said we could have missed "...a good Grandaddy concert." Sophtware Slump...It is everything The flamimg lips's Yoshimi battles.. couldn't be.The show was excellent in spite of not playing the awesome song THE RADIATOR HUMS.

As long as i'm talking concerts i am going to get some rage off my chest and yell that names of bands i couldn't see because they went to bars(i am not 21) INTERPOL(a first time)!! TRAIL OF DEAD!! SHINS!! THE DECEMBERISTS!!! (bands i would buy their latest CDs if i could've seen them live...)TV ON THE RADIO!!! GUIDED BY VOICES!!! RAPTURE!!! PREFUSE 73!!! CLEM SNIDE!!! POSTAL SERVISE!!!THE FORMS!!! and MORE!!! AHHHH!!!>:) it sucks being young...kind of!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[maroonwalrus]

Modest Mouse was rather baffling at the Fillmore last night...

After the Helio Sequence and the Shins, who both played phenomenal sets, Modest Mouse came on with Isaac Brock's announcement that he had lost his voice, evoking several gasps from the audience.

As far as I know, they hadn't played any shows for at least a month before, so the loss of his voice was pretty bizarre to everybody, especially considering how much he screams.

While what they played was good (they did a lot of meandering) and the black-and-white visuals behind them were cool, MM only played for 45 minutes, and Brock struggled to get anything out. This roadie came out after they walked offstage and said "OK everybody, be quiet! Modest Mouse would like to apologize - they can no longer play due to Isaac's voice."

Very disappointing. Oh well, at least the openers were good...the Shins played longer than the Mouse did! I have to wonder what they'll do the next two nights at the Fillmore.

The new material that Modest Mouse played was quite promising...sounds a lot better than M&A..."The Good Times are Killing Me" being one of the new highlights.

[Ant]

Really, he claims to have lost his voice - but what does it mean, "lose his voice"? Does it mean, like... F*O*R*E*V*E*R?!?? I mean, how did it sound to you while they were playing, was it painful?

[lenny]

There is a HIDDEN CAMERAS show coming to my town and i was wondering if anybody knew if it was worth seeing? Are they good?

[vesper]

I don't know about their live show, but the Hidden Cameras' latest/debut(?), The Smell of Our Own, is a great disc. If you don't mind homosexually explicit lyrics and Magnetic Fields, I think you'll definitely enjoy them. I'd go if I were you.

I'm probably missing Xiu Xiu this weekend, so instead I'm picking up Ex Models and Mono. Just saw Yeah Yeah Yeahs on Saturday night and they definitely have an exciting live show. Lots of bubbling energy, beer-slinging, and bouncing was had by Karen O. They seemed genuinely appreciative of the audience, too - a credit I don't think their detractors like to hear.

[9000]

tonight: g-beer-v

[mackt_knife]

i want to hit something like melt-banana or the lightning bolt. or gene loves izabelle, or alien sex fiend. i love those kinds of things. also when i know that korn is going on tour i'll probably go. also cat power.

[dekone]

I'm road tripping from the Twin Cities to Chicago on Monday to see Duran Duran.

silence is a rhythm too (http://www.geocities.com/mss_35/TheRezidence.html)

[Miss Tasty Princess]

I'm driving up to Baltimore this weekend to see The Darkness (and family and friends in the area). From there, it's down to Athens, GA the next day to see Mondo Generator then back home to Atlanta to see something soon, I'm sure (I've already got my ticket for Rocket from the Tombs next month).

[maroonwalrus]

Originally posted by Ant
Really, he claims to have lost his voice - but what does it mean, "lose his voice"? Does it mean, like... F*O*R*E*V*E*R?!?? I mean, how did it sound to you while they were playing, was it painful?

It's not that he lost his voice "forever," he was just down with laryngitis or some ailment like that. It wasn't painful to listen to either, it's just that the repertoire was limited to about 11 songs - an example of the problem was that he couldn't yell the main verse in "Interstate 8" (or yell anything else, really). After about ten songs, he was looking at the setlist and saying "Nope, can't do that one...not that one, either...", and then somebody yelled out "COWBOY DAN!", to which Isaac responded, "Yeah, I think I can do that one," which led into a meandering rendition of "CD" to close the show.

Overall, it was better than if they hadn't played at all, but had Brock's voice not been a problem, the show would've been much better - perhaps even phenomenal.

[lenny]

also when i know that korn is going on tour i'll probably go.

I saw them M. Knife....and not to stop you... but when i went they were very slow and JD's voice didn't sound good(very raspy)live.

But nevermind me- i'm not really a big fan. :)

[interrust]

i saw gbv monday night in towson, do read about my night here:

http://www.xanga.com/hi_speed_rust

-- rusty

[Ant]

Originally posted by maroonwalrus
It's not that he lost his voice "forever,"

Actually I remember downloading live songs from a fan website (the very good one, with tabs and everything) and ending up VERY disappointed. I knew Isaac Brock's voice was limited, that showed on the records and stuff but still that wasn't a problem. But on these live songs it was just badly sung ; the song was Trucker's Atlas, one of my faves, and it just sucked ; Brock was more growling macho-style than anything else, singing as if he thought noone could hear him behind the amps. I recall getting quite cooled downed towards MM after that. My girlfriend who hates them didn't hold herself from saying "You see, they suck", and on that occasion she was right. Maybe that was just a catch from a bad evening like the one you mentionned?

[jt. r]

broadcast/manitoba definitely. hoping to catch tv on the radio and consonant (but i have to switch shifts)

maybe: liars

also very excited about dead meadow's upcoming tour. they're slated for philly on 1/6/04. i should be just over my hangover by then.

[9000]

friday: morr music showcase. bliss.

[jt. r]

for someone who wasn't really interested in electronic music, this year has been filled with watershed events.

last night's concert was one of them. not only did i think that manitoba didn't play long enough, but i felt that it was some of the most beautiful music (combined with really interesting, low-budget visuals) i may have heard all year.

broadcast were stunning. the live act looks and sounds great. their soundman is aces. in a space that usually sounds really crappy they were fortunate to get a good mix. i wish they'd done more of the menacing part of their disko, but it was a good long set. and their visuals were great too.

[tinobeat]

finally! shows I wanna go to!

French Kicks 12/2
The Rapture w/ Casiotone For The Painfully Alone 12/4
Arab Strap 12/6
Rocket From The Tombs w/ US Maple (fuck yeah!) 12/6 (uh oh, same night as Arab Strap.. I think this show wins that fight)

all in the span of 4 days.. eesh!

[vesper]

Do you know if The Rapture is touring w/ Casiotone or is it just yr particular show? I'm going to see them on Dec. 2nd but haven't seen any additional acts.

Q and Not U is tonight - managed to snag a date for it, too. Huzzah for that.

Oh yeah, and what is the deal w/ this Rocket from the Tomb band? I've heard Rocket from the Crypt, but it just seems odd that they have such similar names...unless they changed their name and I was unaware (but it seem odd that the Rocket from the Crypt that I know would play w/ US Maple).

[Miss Tasty Princess]

Originally posted by vesper
Oh yeah, and what is the deal w/ this Rocket from the Tomb band? I've heard Rocket from the Crypt, but it just seems odd that they have such similar names...unless they changed their name and I was unaware (but it seem odd that the Rocket from the Crypt that I know would play w/ US Maple). Rocket from the Tombs is the seminal early 70s Cleveland band (recently reformed) from which sprang Pere Ubu and the Dead Boys; Rocket from the Crypt stole their name from 'em.

[jef]

I saw Rocket From The Tombs play on Tuesday night. They were really good.

[vesper]

Originally posted by Mr.HCI
Rocket from the Tombs is the seminal early 70s Cleveland band (recently reformed) from which sprang Pere Ubu and the Dead Boys; Rocket from the Crypt stole their name from 'em.

You'd think I'd know that being a Pere Ubu fan...

Thanks for the info; I'll check them out.

[earl grey]

i'm seeing the rapture in NYC on dec 9 and with black dice opening. that might be just for the new york gig though...

other shows coming up include broadcast/manitoba tonight (alas i'm on the tail end of a nasty cold/flu and can barely speak right now), michael mayer next week, and low the week after. ah yes, and yo la tengo on new year's eve - very psyched for that one. seen them many times but never before on new year's....

anyone heard this new band franz ferdinand? don't know much about them, but they're doing a couple NYC shows this weekend that are getting a decent amount of hype.

[jt. r]

i've been sleeping on this. the clips sound great on the website so i'm taking my girlfriend and we're going to northern liberties (philly's version of williamsburg) for the show tomorrow night.

weird part is that he wasn't listed on the venue's webpage or in the newspapers, but only on his website. sucks that more people don't know about it. it might be kinda sparse for an opener on a sunday night.

[Paul Davis]

There is nothing good coming up in Toronto. I saw Echo & The Bunnymen a few weeks ago, they were fantastic.

[9000]

tonight: the rapture/the boggs

after seeing the boggs play a few weeks ago, i'm excited to see them again. anyone else dig them?

[jef]

-Saturday Night I'm going to see Portastatic and the Minders.

-Friday Night I'm going to see the Shaggs Musical

-Dec. 27 I'm going to see Arthur Lee/Love's Last Forever Changes Concert of the Year.

[tinobeat]

Missed the French Kicks cos the singer was really sick and they cancelled the show. Oh well, I hadn't left the house yet, so no harm no foul. Hopefully he feels better.

US Maple was, once again, show of the year (as they have been for every year I've ever seen them, that being the past 4). Holy shit, man, those guys are NO JOKE. The new drummer, Adam Vida, is tremendous too. Not as crazy and worrisome (in a good way) to watch as Pat Samson, but a tremendous drummer and a perfect addition to their insane dynamic.

Rocket From the Tombs were great too, but by that point I'd had a few too many and was too busy talking too much to Todd from US Maple (he was very gracious and nice, bless his heart for putting up with my blather). But yeah, RFTT really had a lot of energy and really did the songs I knew (not that many) great justice, so I can imagine that for a big fan it would be a huge treat to see them.

I didn't get to sneak next door that night to see Arab Strap, but I did inadvertently give Malcolm Middleton directions for how to get to the club. It was only after he walked off that I put 2 and 2 together that a scotsman wandering around with a flight case might be in Arab Strap.

But man, US fuckin Maple. they win. everything.

[jef]

Tino, have you heard that new US Maple album? If so how is it? I've heard it's a bit different.

Rocket from the Tombs was awesome when I saw them. Did David Thomas still drink out of that flask after every song? He's huge.

[tinobeat]

Indeed I do own it. I think its fantastic, but it *is* different from the others. A lot more straightforward, but only in relation to their older stuff. But compare it to most other records and its still pretty fucked.

The do a wonderful cover of "Lay Lady Lay" by Dylan on it, and it works perfectly into the vibe. In that its the only US Maple album I could imagine a Dylan cover fitting in, but they really fuck with the song too.

Acre Thrills and Talker are still my two favorites though.

the live show is still much more unhinged than the new record.

I didn't watch RFTT so much as listen to them from the bar and the pool table. They were plenty loud, so no problems hearing them from the back, and it was way too crowded up front. So I don't know about the flask thing. But yeah, that guy is yuuuuuuuuuge.

[yovan]

they play here on Tuesday... Even though I've never heard them, suddenly I'm very excited to see the show.

[tinobeat]

I say "GO!"

I can't guarantee you'll love it, or even like it, but its a live experience unmatched by any other I've seen this year.

even if the music doesn't do that much for you, the somewhat abrasive stage presence plus the telepathy they must possess to play the way they do make it more than worth it. I'm rockin out to the new record as I type, and I wish I could see them on tuesday too...

[Paul Davis]

Finally there's a show coming up that I can go to! Super Furry Animals, Feb. 4th. Anyone seen them live before? I've missed the last few shows.

[TheBatt22]

Rilo Kiley -- Jan. 9
Metric -- Jan. 31
Super Furry Animals -- Feb. 24 (I think...)
Cursive -- April-June sometime

Paul Davis -- I missed their last tour with Grandaddy in August. Been kicking myself since. >_<

[Ladt]

I've seen the Furries, yes, but when I saw them they said "as the venue is all seating we're going to play a selection of slow songs" and did nothing from Guerilla. Which was a little annoying, I must admit, but they were good, and I'm going to see them again in april.
I'm considering going to see Air, anyone seen them before?

[pabost]

Hey Jeff,

I heard you mention a while back that you were going to go see that Shaggs musical at the John Anson Ford Theatre. Did you end up going? I went last night, and boy, was that weird. I really had no expectations but I guess I didn't think it would so much like a standard musical. Also, the dad character really disturbed me . . . like Brian Wilson's father x 100.

[jef]

Paul,

I had to exchange my tickets for tonight, since I couldn't go last week. I'm totally looking forward to it. Yeah from the stuff I've read about them, the dad seems like a fucking nutcase.

So was it weird in a good way or in a bad way?

[SarahRide]

I think I'm seeing Versus on New Year's Eve, but that's not definite.

[Paul]

Hmm...I didn't even know Versus still existed. Hope they're playing older stuff rather than newer...

[SarahRide]

Okay, I just comfirmed that they are playing on New Year's Eve in Brooklyn. I'll report back about the show in case anyone is interested.

[Paul Davis]

Has anyone heard anything about a Shins tour?

[jt. r]

dead meadow tomorrow night at the pontiac grille

unicorns at the end of the month and super furry animals next month!

now if i just had some money...

[vesper]

Originally posted by Paul Davis
Has anyone heard anything about a Shins tour?

From Tinymixtapes...


01.13.04 – New York, NY – David Letterman
01.20.04 – London, UK – Arts Cafe
01.21.04 – London, UK – Garage/Scala *
01.22.04 – London, UK – Monarch Barfly
01.31.04 – Seattle, WA – Showbox
02.01.04 – Seattle, WA – Showbox
02.02.04 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
02.05.04 – Los Angeles, CA - Henry Fonda Theater
02.06.04 - Los Angeles, CA - Henry Fonda Theater
02.08.04 – Mission Beach, CA – Canes Ballroom
02.10.04 – Washington, DC – Black Cat
02.11.04 - Washington, DC – Black Cat
02.13.04 – Boston, MA – The Roxy
02.14.04 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
02.15.04 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
02.17.04 – New York, NY – Conan O’Brien

*w/Modest Mouse


I may or may not go to that Feb. show...depending on the financial situation. Maybe I'll overcharge my passengers for gas money and pay for it like so...

Jt. r, please be sure to post on how the Unicorns perform.

[Paul Davis]

Well, no Toronto show for The Shins so far. I will be in NY on the 14th & 15th so I guess I'll go to that show.

Super Furry Animals coming up in a few weeks. Anyone have any thoughts on their live shows? I've never seen them before.

[vesper]

Les Savy Fav in DC (1/29)
The Unicorns in DC (2/1)
Mice Parade in Williamsburg, VA (2/2)

and maybe one of those Shins shows. The winter isn't looking so tasty for concerts.

[jef]

I just saw that Papa M is playing in LA next month with the Super Furry Animals.

I'm also going to:

-Mark Kozelek Solo this Saturday
-The Dirtbombs on the 30th
-The Shins/All Night Radio on Feb. 6

Few others that I can't remember right now.

[tinobeat]

shows I'd like to see. Too many to go to all of 'em though:

1/30 - HiM, Mice Parade
1/30 - Les Savy Fav
2/5 - Ze Notvist
2/6 - Victory at Sea, Helms, Officer May
2/15 - Dead Meadow
2/27 - The Walkmen
2/28 - Mates of State

[vesper]

Just saw that The Walkmen are kindly stopping by the 9:30 Club on Feb. 26. British Sea Power is coming March 15, as well.

Is that Helms and Victory at Sea a Boston-only show or are they touring, tinobeat?

[tinobeat]

I have a feeling the V@S/Helms show is a one-off dealie. V@S don't have a website, and the Helms shows page (http://helmsmusic.com/shows.html) seems to suggest a lite playing-out schedule...

Is it your stop that the Walkmen are playing with Weird War? wotta show if it is!

[vesper]

It certainly is; it's one of those shows that I'll definitely make.

Helms could do some god damned touring from time-to-time. They played about an hour away the day before I heard McCarthy, the bastards. And to think they just got my hopes up when I saw a link for DC-FIY (http://www.dcfiy.org/).

[tinobeat]

Originally posted by vesper
It certainly is; it's one of those shows that I'll definitely make.

ah! the show in boston's the next night! and no Weird War! bah!

Helms could do some god damned touring from time-to-time. They played about an hour away the day before I heard McCarthy, the bastards.

yeah, they certainly should tour more. Luckily I live in Helmsville so they don't need to tour for me to see them. But Sean and Tina (guitarist and bassist) got married last August so the few months since then has been all about them buying a house and doing grown up things like that. They're touring Europe this spring and hopefully hittin the great American highway after that.

I was listening to McCarthy really really loud the other night driving home from work. That second song is a beast. Nothing compared to them live though. I'll tell 'em to come down your way soon :).

[SarahRide]

Ted Leo at the Ottobar in Baltimore in March.

[vesper]

Broken Social Scene and Stars are playing Black Cat sometime in March. w00t.

Sage Francis will be at the Ottobar in Feb. but I don't know if I can make it up there. Maybe if my roommate talks me into driving.

[vesper]

So maybe I'll make British Sea Power on Monday night, eeer.

But!

March 29 -- TV on the Radio (DC)
March 30 -- Animal Collective (DC)
March 31 -- Electrelane (DC)

Oddity: same order as my favorite discs of the year...tentatively anyway.

[johansen smith]

going to see Okkervil River w/John Vanderslice on Tuesday.

[ChrisFromLeeds]

Isis + Aereogramme + Speedranch in leeds at the end of the month. That should be good

If I get the chance I'll ask those beardy ones about what's goin on with Chemikal Underground.


Does anyone know Black Dice, 'cos they are playing soon. I recognise the name....


Lightning Bolt are playing in April too.

[Miss Tasty Princess]

tonight: Brass Castle (http://www.brasscastle.com) - fantastic local band

comin up (off the top of my haid):

4/1: Roach Motel & The Malarkies
4/2: Fantômas & Melt Banana (haven't decided yet)
4/3: Slipknot and others that most likely suck
4/4: The Peter Brötzmann Tentet
4/8: The Darkness
5/5: Einstürzende Neubauten, then, if that ends early enough, Orange Goblin

[tinobeat]

Originally posted by ChrisFromLeeds
Does anyone know Black Dice, 'cos they are playing soon. I recognise the name....


shit's gonna be LOUD. people seem to either love 'em or hate 'em. I love em.

check out the stream called "Endless Happiness" here:
http://www.epitonic.com/artists/blackdice.html

[Salman]

04/04 - Weird War/The V.E.O.
04/10 - The Stills/The Miniatures
04/16 - Tortoise/Four Tet
05/07 - Destroyer
05/12 - Young and Sexy

[9000]

fiery furnaces
weird war
GBV

[jef]

I'm seeing the Mekons on Monday!

[Simanenyee]

Cat Power on the 31st

[earthdog70]

The Alarm in DC-3/23

PSOI-Bmore-3/26

The Methadones-Bmore-3/28

The Psychedelic Furs-Bmore-4/1

Retisonic/Channels (ex-Burning Airlines,Jawbox)-DC-4/16

Sweet.

[earl grey]

a ton of great shows coming up here, but i'm most psyched for:

- television on 3/25, based on all the good word here.
- bettie serveert and asobi seksu on 3/27. less for bettie serveert and more for asobi seksu, actually. they have become my favorite NYC band over the past few months - kinda like a poppy MBV (the live show kills). their album is out soon and from what i hear it might get them some national attention. great artwork too, done by the same guy that does interpol's stuff.
- electrelane on 4/1. i wonder how they will do "the valleys" live.
- TV on the radio on 4/8. i wonder how they will do all of it live.
- sleater-kinney on 4/26. i love carrie brownstein.
- prince on 7/13. hell fucking yes.

[Paul]

Yeah, I'm waiting for Asobi Seksu to start touring on a larger scale. I'd really like to see them live...

This Friday, I'm finally catching the Drive-by Truckers live. I went to college with one of these guys and knew two others from parties and whatever. It's kind of cool to see them turn into critics' darlings.

[larrylove]

I'm going to see Calexico in Cork Opera House in a couple of weeks, I don't get out as much as some of you guys :-)

[9000]

Originally posted by earl grey
- television on 3/25, based on all the good word here.


how was it? i went out and got loaded instead.

[earl grey]

it was excellent. i was expecting verlaine to be the flashier guitarist, but richard lloyd is a guitar fucking god. the interplay between them was something else - the way they trade off riffs is almost too hard to follow. 'marquee moon' is the only album i know well (criminal, i now know), so i hadn't heard a lot of the set (about 1:45). highlights were the second song (no idea on name), "little johnny jewel", and "marquee moon" - even though they change tunings midway through "MM" and didn't drop back in at the end. oh and i was right behind james mcnew in the bracelet line, which made my evening. only gripe is the vocals were too low in the mix for me all night.

anyone else, by any chance, attend the show and know what the second song was?

[blah]

jetscreamer
falkon
silver arrows
little grizzly (last show)
baboon
and of course, fishboy

saw sy last week. best show i've seen in big d in awhile.

[pabost]

Thought I'd let you know that I had the privelege of seeing Ms. Nellie McKay in concert last night. Besides a few songs, I had never really heard her before but I was really struck by her melodies and wit. It was really great. At the risk of sounding very L.A., I actually came as a guest of her publicist. He told me some pretty funny things about her. All in all, it's pretty extraordinary that she's only 19 years old. She's the Lebron James of caberet!

[fuzztony]

My upcoming Sydney shows:

The Bronx - 03/04/04
Steve Earle - 07/04/04
Grandaddy - 07/05/04
Sonic Youth - 17/06/04

Can't wait for Sonic Youth, kicking off their Nurse tour here! Jesus, haven't seen SY since 95/96 or so.

Cody Chesnutt & Junior Senior (seperately) touring here in April. Think I've heard you guys talk about them - worth seeing?

[Paul]

Steve Earle will kick your ass (in a good way).

Cody ChesnuTT is a filthy misogynist pig.

Junior Senior love everyone, including you.

[johansen smith]

Originally posted by Paul

Cody ChesnuTT is a filthy misogynist pig.

the hell?

[fuzztony]

Originally posted by Paul
Steve Earle will kick your ass (in a good way).


I'll be ready - bring it on Steve! Haven't seen him yet, but was hooked with those death row ballads a while back.

Oh, forgot Radiohead - 04/24/04 as opposed to 24/04/04 which is how i would've written it on my last post. We're like the brits here what with dates and all.

R-head - hope it's an experience. OK Computer tour didn't provide me with the born-again experience others seemed to have, as much as i was into the album.

[earl grey]

i saw electrelane last night and wow they rock pretty hard, surprisingly so. i never got to see stereolab live in the early days, but i imagine it was a similar vibe - build-ups to these blistering walls of sound, and a really tight rhythm section. the guitarist is really cute too. most of the 'power out' songs were great, but "birds" and "only one thing is needed" (when they pulled out the sax) were my favorites. i wish i knew their first album b/c they played a bunch of it.

oh and they encored with springsteen's "i'm on fire". i barely know the boss but my friend was pretty pumped.

[vesper]

I saw Electrelane on Wednesday night and wanted my money back by the end. Not to discount The Power Out, but they were pretty leg-locked and only used their microphones when singing, requesting stage crew, and murmuring, "Thanks." They just didn't have much personality. Apart from their sound -which was good- they came off like a high school band at a church talent show.

Maybe they were just letting it all out for NYC.

[earl grey]

Originally posted by vesper
I saw Electrelane on Wednesday night and wanted my money back by the end. Not to discount The Power Out, but they were pretty leg-locked and only used their microphones when singing, requesting stage crew, and murmuring, "Thanks." They just didn't have much personality. Apart from their sound -which was good- they came off like a high school band at a church talent show.

Maybe they were just letting it all out for NYC.

nah, i'm with you on the lack of personality - the music was great, but the guitarist was the only one moving more than a few inches on stage. but the crowd was really into it and i think that helped. it was sponsored by the onion, pabst blue ribbon, and WNYU, which made it more packed and drunken than expected. (a little too packed for me, actually.)

[9000]

got to see weird war (scene creamers) for the first time last night. ian svenonius is a funny guy. even though i haven't heard the first weird war album, i wish neil haggerty was still playing with them. i have to imagine that would be fun to watch/hear.

[9000]

oh, and even if i sound like a teenage groupie, i must say that michelle mae is a hottie.

[mashuguna]

Twilight Singers Friday 4/9...nothing else matters...

[tinobeat]

Originally posted by 9000
oh, and even if i sound like a teenage groupie, i must say that michelle mae is a hottie.

oh my god, yes. I've had a crush on her since the first time I ever saw the make up ('96). so hot...

[yovan]

Modey Lemon
The Apes

just found out the Walkmen are coming here too...

[beekeeper]

Originally posted by earl grey
the guitarist is really cute too.


man--that's almost an understatement. Mia is freaking gorgeous.

Hott.

[t.d.]

I'm thinking of seeing the Long Winters next week in Nashville. Does anyone know if it is worth the effort?

[bitterfruit]

I was just listening to "When I Pretend To Fall" yesterday and wondering what these guys were doing. I'd go to show based on the record. What do you think of it?

[tinobeat]

Originally posted by t.d.
I'm thinking of seeing the Long Winters next week in Nashville. Does anyone know if it is worth the effort?

I'd be inclined to say "eh, maybe.."

I saw them a year or so ago and they started off really strong, but then went nowhere, really. kind of a boring show.

[Paul]

I was thinking about going, but only because the Pernice Brothers are on the same bill. I can take or leave the Long Winters.

[t.d.]

I think that I may just go to the show. I like the 'When I Pretend to Fall" album and if Paul says that the opener is good it sounds like it should at least be an enjoyable show. That and I've got to get out of this god for saken town, and its either this or Death Cab for Cutie in Asheville. And no offense to the Orange Peel, which is my favorite venue I've been to, I'm not feeling very emo these days.

If I go to Nashville I can eat at the Baja Fresh and perhaps pick up some of those hot Vandy ladies.

[tinobeat]

wait, Pernice Brothers are opening for the Long Winters?

shouldn't it be the other way around?

[Paul]

I think it is the other way around. The Pernice Brothers are listed at the top of the lineup.

edit: Nope. The club's website reversed the order of the names. If the Pernices aren't playing a full set, then I'm out for sure.

[t.d.]

Aren't the tickets only like $10? Surely it would be worth it just to see the Pernice Brothers, if they are as good as I am hearing. And don't forget about all of those ladies over there on the West End.

[Paul]

Originally posted by t.d.
And don't forget about all of those ladies over there on the West End. I don't make enough money to even talk to Vandy girls.

[Squall91]

Due to some lame-ass complications which I'll not go into, I'm no longer going to see Pixies on April 19th. :(

However, I just got my ticket to see The Constantines along with Jim Guthrie and two local bands on April 27th.

[t.d.]

Originally posted by Paul
I don't make enough money to even talk to Vandy girls.

You have to have money? Well that just ruins all of my plans for that concert then, and all of the money that I spent buying clothes from J.C. Penney. Crap.

[Ladt]

I saw the Super Furry Animals last night, was pretty good apart from the final song which had 20 minutes of techno shit in the middle of it, which I really hate. They also played a few too many slow songs in the middle of their set.

[earl grey]

saw deerhoof on friday night, and wow they fucking rocked. the drummer is an absolute beast (basically a blur the whole set), and the lead singer is about as tall as the ride cymbal and has these great little dances. i was surprised that it had sold out but now i understand why.

tomorrow i've got sleater-kinney. the thermals are opening, who i've never heard but i hear are pretty good. and next week - morrissey!

[tinobeat]

I saw Deerhoof saturday afternoon..

a profound fucking experience, is all I have to say. The blurry drummer, in addition, only has a kick, snare and ride as his whole kit, and sits on a milk crate. Somehow he still sounds like 3 people drumming at once.

whatever, bands shouldn't be that good live. bad for the ego... :)

[fuzztony]

Radiohead on Saturday night was the religious experience it wasn't 6 years ago on their OK Computer tour.

I now greatly believe them to a better band having grown into their clothes, so to speak. Set highlights were: we suck young blood, everything in its right place, sail to the moon, lucky, myxamotosis, nice dream.

[vesper]

I didn't look at yr handle first because I saw the red avatar in my peripheral vision and thought that it was Paul. Needless to say, I nearly shit myself after reading yr message.

[Miss Tasty Princess]

Originally posted by tinobeat
I saw Deerhoof saturday afternoon..I was gonna see them last Monday but my leg decided to twist the hell out of my ankle so there was no way I was going out. :(

[Salman]

I saw the newly formed Sebadoh on Friday. It wasn't bad but they really needed a drummer. The pre-recorded drums parts didn't really sound too great. Still a enjoyable show though.

[earl grey]

Originally posted by Salman
I saw the newly formed Sebadoh on Friday. It wasn't bad but they really needed a drummer. The pre-recorded drums parts didn't really sound too great. Still a enjoyable show though.

are they playing without a drummer? weird. i saw them a while back - the 'harmacy' tour maybe? - and it was enjoyable, though they took a maddeningly long time between songs.

[fuzztony]

Originally posted by vesper
I didn't look at yr handle first because I saw the red avatar in my peripheral vision and thought that it was Paul. Needless to say, I nearly shit myself after reading yr message.

Oh funny, does Paul hate Radiohead or the recent albums or something? The new stuff was so good live, even in a friggin arena.

PS - Damn this pesky red avatar, I guess I'll have to change mine, with u being the old boy eh Paul? Well, in a little while anyway ;)

[vesper]

Paul would rather have his nuts slammed into a door than listen to Radiohead. Or is that Modest Mouse? Probably both.

[tinobeat]

shit, I've known paul six + years, and I know he'd rather have fire ants up his ass rather than listen to Modest Mouse, but Radiohead... I have no idea how he feels about them. Prolly hates them, the contrary curmudgeon he is...

;)

[vesper]

TS: Fire Ants Up the Ass vs. Nuts Slammed in a Door

[winterwooskie]

whooh, i'm going to see enon in a few weeks.

[Paul]

Radiohead: Was deeply, deeply in love with the band from '93 to '97, then burned out on them due to overplaying those three records (and the singles/b-sides) all the fucking time. Kid A was a welcome change, because they were doing something entirely different. Amnesiac was still good, but sort of boring. I really didn't like Hail to the Thief because it seemed like they were trying to recapture something they couldn't really do anymore. But, all said, I like Radiohead a great deal.

Modest Mouse: To be completely honest, I liked the first album when it came out. The Interstate 8 ep, as well. Brock's singing voice and reports of his childish live behavior began to irritate me before too long, though. About that time, people began talking about them all the time on every bulletin board I posted on...I couldn't get away. And, since I'm being honest, I'll admit I hadn't heard anything they've done since Interstate 8 until I gave the new record a spin a few weeks ago. I could be wrong, but I don't think I've missed much.

[bitterfruit]

You? Wrong?

[9000]

5.11 - jsbx, chavez, cat power, and the non-matador acts.

[Paul]

Originally posted by bitterfruit
You? Wrong? Yeah, glad to you see you're with me on this one.

[vesper]

May 21: Scissor Sisters (DC, 9:30 Club)

[Salman]

Originally posted by earl grey
are they playing without a drummer? weird. i saw them a while back - the 'harmacy' tour maybe? - and it was enjoyable, though they took a maddeningly long time between songs.

For this tour its Jason Loewenstein on electric bass and Lou Barlow on acoustic guitar with pre-recorded drums.

By the way, anyone going to the gig in Northampton this Friday. The bill is Sonic Youth, Sebadoh and J. Mascis...you might see a Dinosaur Jr. reunion!

[fuzztony]

Originally posted by Paul
Radiohead: Was deeply, deeply in love with the band from '93 to '97, then burned out on them due to overplaying those three records (and the singles/b-sides) all the fucking time. Kid A was a welcome change, because they were doing something entirely different. Amnesiac was still good, but sort of boring. I really didn't like Hail to the Thief because it seemed like they were trying to recapture something they couldn't really do anymore. But, all said, I like Radiohead a great deal.

Interesting that Hail to the Thief seemed that way to you Paul, and fair enough. I kind of thought it did bridge their older stuff, with the more experimental stuff, but happily with an eerie depth and more substantial (mature maybe) songwriting approach than Kid A and Amnesiac. That said, I really like stuff on both those albums.

Live on the wkend - the band seemed so much more comfortable with who they are. I first got The Bends (which i love, but the My Iron Lung EP is great too eh?) but then in '98 on the OK Computer tour, I just wasn't sold live-wise. Of course the album floored me. Now OK's def. dated only due i guess to the massive influence it then had on everybody.

But christ, the new haunting, quiet stuff was stunning. "Sail To The Moon" live was worth the concert ticket price alone. (this is getting long...rant over).

BTW, am getting Pablo Honey from a friend...finally. Will it be good or great?

[bitterfruit]

They lost me as a fan with that sweater song.

[moonshiner]

Originally posted by Salman
I saw the newly formed Sebadoh on Friday. It wasn't bad but they really needed a drummer. The pre-recorded drums parts didn't really sound too great. Still a enjoyable show though.

You saw them on Friday, Salman? You were at the Toronto show? I can't believe I missed you. Loved the show btw.

[earl grey]

hey did anyone catch stereolab on their latest tour? how were they? i was out of town and missed all three NYC dates. without mary, i'm not sure how they would have been live. but even though they've slipped a bit, we go way back and i do still love 'em....

[yovan]

The Walkmen here in Pittsburgh...

Wasn't blown away... Okay, though I guess... I felt as if they ran through their material, and 35 minutes later checked out...

[jef]

I saw Of Montreal play last Saturday night. Best show of the year so far. It was so good. Did you go Pabost?

[9000]

jsbx and chavez tonight. fuck yeah!

[pabost]

Jeff -

I was unfortunately unable to make it. A good friend of mine graduated from grad. school that day, so we spent the night eating steaks and drinking root beer floats (no joke). I'm very sorry I was unable to make it, especially since they've become one of my favorite bands. Did they do any skits or dramatic presentations? I really hope they come through town again. I wouldn't be surprised.

Did you make it to Coachella? Had a pretty great time despite the temperature.

Best performances: Radiohead, Pixies, Q and not U, Basement Jaxx, Air, Mogwai

Good performances: Dios, Broken Social Scene, !!!, Juana Molina, Kraftwerk, Belle and Sebastian

Mediocre performances: The Evens, Beck, Pretty Girls Make Graves, The Cure

[jef]

Yeah I went to my sisters graduation at LMU on Saturday too. I sat in the sun for over 3 hours. sucked.

Root Beer Floats are a thing of genius.

Of Montreal was Amazing. But the Echo sucks and cut them short. They played about 13 songs though, mostly from the new album. The Skits were hilarious! The highlight was when Kevin came out in a full body see through spandex bone suit and preceded to do 'lord of the dance' style shit. Best show I've seen in a long while.

[jef]

Did not go to Coachella. Couldn't afford it this year.

[p.a. beaumonty]

slow month around here.

Of Montreal - 5/17
Yo la Tengo - 6/9
Spoon - late June?? (never seen 'em)


I'm pretty excited about this (http://www.mergerecords.com/catalog) even though it's 2.5 months away.

[vesper]

Devendra Banhart, Joanna Newsom, and Vetiver are playing sometime soon in Arlington, Va.

[earl grey]

caught colder last friday, and was pretty underwhelmed. i didn't have big expectations, but i actually considered leaving early on (which is rare with me). things picked up near the end, but they're definitely best experienced through a stereo.

also saw this band pas/cal last night, who i hadn't really heard before. but they were great live (7 people), and their new EP on le grand magistery is also quality. the sound is somewhere btwn elephant 6 and upbeat B+S.

tonight i've got the strokes (outside, and probably in the rain), and friday is the magnetic fields. looking fwd to finally seeing both of them.

[tinobeat]

Originally posted by earl grey
also saw this band pas/cal last night, who i hadn't really heard before. but they were great live (7 people), and their new EP on le grand magistery is also quality. the sound is somewhere btwn elephant 6 and upbeat B+S..

Never seen 'em, but I love love love the first EP, The Handbag Memoirs by Pas/Cal. I have yet to get the 2nd one (the one you listed in your pile), but have heard some of it on the radio, and it sounds just as good as the 1st...

awesome band, very classy upbeat pop. I wish I could see them sometime.

[earl grey]

Originally posted by tinobeat
Never seen 'em, but I love love love the first EP, The Handbag Memoirs by Pas/Cal. I have yet to get the 2nd one (the one you listed in your pile), but have heard some of it on the radio, and it sounds just as good as the 1st...

awesome band, very classy upbeat pop. I wish I could see them sometime.

yeah apparently they're split between detroit and NYC, which makes touring tough. but a song of theirs got used in a saturn commercial, which is helping fund some studio time. hopefully a full-length will be ready later this year. (talked to them afterwards.) they are definitely awesome though ... a lot of fun. instantly familiar, but with a really fresh sound.

[pabost]

Just saw Yo La Tengo last night at the Henry Fonda Theatre in L.A. What a good show. They played for a little over 2 hours, which is a marathon in my book, and closed with a number of great covers that were somehow related to L.A. (unfortunately, I recognized none of them). Ira can really play that guitar. I think because of their limited live instrumentation, his guitar really rises to the forefront and you can hear every little thing he does. Did anyone else make it to the show? I'd love to hear what any of those covers were. Oh, and James' voice is beautiful live. I've always liked it, but on Stockholm Syndrome he just sounded wonderful.

[fuzztony]

Can't help you with those LA covers Pabost, but I must agree completely when I saw/heard Ira's guitar playing in Sydney on the And Then Nothing... tour, I was quite blown away. Loved 'em live.

[jef]

Damn I really wanted to go Paul but I had to work late! They are so good live.

[pabost]

Bummer, Jeff.

I found out that one of the covers is a song by the Seeds featured on the Nuggets compilation, which begs the question, why the hell do I not have that box set, yet?

[fuzztony]

10 days until Sonic Youth.

[fuzztony]

Sonic Youth were amazing. My only regret was not going to both Sydney shows. I have a new found respect for Lee Ranaldo, his songs were incredible and his guitar playing just ridiculously good. The whole band kicked though, Thurston the tounge-in-cheek showman, Kim just too cool in the best way, Steve great and Jim O'Rourke fits in perfectly. Much more awesome musicianship, interplay and band vibe than the '92 and '94/5 shows I saw.

Getting Nurse tomorrow, live it sounded great. As did the Murray Street stuff. Think they mix up the classics for each show, but we got Schizophrenia, Tom Violence and Kool Thing, all of which shredded.

After Radiohead and now this, I am becoming obsessed with bands into the autumn or later part of their career. I imagine Mission of Burma would be VERY worth seeing on that level. YLT certainly were/are.

Oh, and please encourage MoB to the Southern Hemisphere.

[Ladt]

I went to see The Bees in the week. They were great, a lot better than I expected. They're new album's out in a couple of weeks, might check it out.

[fuzztony]

Got a review copy of The Bees coming to me, will let you know how it sounds.

[baconfat]

i'm not giving up on this thread just yet...

it's a typically slow july around these parts. saw ted leo
and the streets on the same night last week in dc, but
so far this month only promises:

7/15-delays @ 930 club (dc)
7/22-ted leo, radio 4 @ black cat (dc)
7/23-brother danielson, manishevitz @ tokyo rose (charlottesville)
7/24-mum, slowblow @ black cat
7/30-casiotone for the painfully alone @ tokyo rose

[bmmello]

Spiritualized - August, 1st London Royal Festival Hall

Seeing them for the first time, can't hold my excitement.

[TReX]

Modest Mouse on the 19th (again).

I have no money and since Lollapalooza went belly-up, and that c/c credit went to a car payment...


my



life




sux

[Miss Tasty Princess]

Going to see Sufjan Stevens tonight, if it's not sold out, that is. The club's on-line ticketing thing is giving me "Server Not Found." :(

[Futureman]

Ted Leo (tomorrow night)--maybe
French Kicks--7/31
Sonic Youth--8/9

Was going to see Modest Mouse, but I can't stomach all the preppy jocks and mid-riff chicks in a standing-room-only venue.

[Ladt]

I'm going to see Wilco on thursday, dragging on along a friend who doesn't really like them. I'll buy him a slice of pizza and a beer though, I couldn't get anyone else to go with me, doubt I'll get much money from the touts.

[9000]

thoughts on the siren music festival? i came early for the ponys and the fiery furnaces, but left after their sets. was it me, or did the sound system majorly suck this year? not sure if both stages were this bad.

how was MoB? of all the bands playing, i regreted not getting to see them the most.

[earl grey]

Originally posted by 9000
thoughts on the siren music festival? i came early for the ponys and the fiery furnaces, but left after their sets. was it me, or did the sound system majorly suck this year? not sure if both stages were this bad.

how was MoB? of all the bands playing, i regreted not getting to see them the most.

yeah the sound was total crap at the start, especially for the furnaces. the way they completely blew "chris michaels" suggested they'd never heard the band before. it seemed to get better later on in the day though.

i also saw TV on the radio, who were much better (and, coincidentally, way more sober) than the first time i saw them. good crowd rxn too, though i think their lesser songs tend to sound the same live. burma was really good ... i don't know them well enough to fully appreciate, but i left resolving to spend quality time with the albums ... they rocked pretty hard.

[TReX]

To my (happy) surprise, The Walkmen opened for Modest Mouse last night! ----------> Best Surprise Ever.

[yojimbo]

Clinic tonight in Brighton...

Saturday, Brian Wilson at London RFH, for 2nd time. See the wonder that is Smile again. And hopefully not too much of the supposedly gawdawful new album this time around.

[earl grey]

i just stocked up on tickets for the next couple months:

8.13 - sonic youth
8.19 - sufjan stevens
9.14 - M83 + ulrich schnauss
9.22 - of montreal
9.25 - the fiery furnaces

psyched to see of montreal, though with kevin barnes doing it all on album i wonder how the band will be. either way, next month's CC bill is going to be ugly....

[tinobeat]

Originally posted by earl grey
psyched to see of montreal, though with kevin barnes doing it all on album i wonder how the band will be. either way, next month's CC bill is going to be ugly....

don't worry, its AWESOME. The band is super tight.

[TReX]

Ratatat this weekend.

Sebadoh on 9/1

& Aimee Mann 8/28 (yeah yeah yeah, I like 'er)

[TReX]

PIXIES
(on 9/21)

[maroonwalrus]

Built to Spill, 8/17 @ Slim's, San Francisco

Dave Matthews Band, 9/12 @ Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Bright Eyes, 10/15 @ Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley


and, hopefully:

Black Dice, Animal Collective, Comets on Fire, Axolotl, 8/26 @ LoBot Gallery, Oakland

Guided by Voices, 11/13 @ Fillmore, San Francisco

[Joseph]

DMB and Bright Eyes?! I'm so jealous!!! I'll give you a thousand dollars if you promise to bring a gun to those shows and fire it at random...

Gonna see the following shows in NOLA:
Flickerstick on 8/22 (maybe)
"Weird Al" Yankovic on 8/29 (second time I'll be seeing him this year)
Reverend Horton Heat on 9/5 (meh)
Cat Power sometime in September (meh)

Drive-by Truckers are coming this weekened, so I might check 'em out as well if I feel up to it...

[hstencil]

excited to see this show, not to mention get to play some dumb records at it:

Saturday August 28th, 8pm doors, $8:

http://www.simonfinn.co.uk/Images/smsimon7843.jpg
SIMON FINN
10pm
After a 30 year break from the music industry, on the eve of the RNC, legendary psych-folk musician Simon Finn will make his NYC debut with this exclusive area performance.
"Spellbinding dark meditations." - Arthur Magazine
"Simon Finn's 1970 masterpiece 'Pass the Distance' is narcoleptic and nightmarish made even freakier by multi-instrumentalist David Toop's strange accompaniment. One of the most intriguing, dark folk albums ever released. Finn's legacy looms large over the music of contemporary folk revivalists and experimenters like Richard Youngs and Devendra Banhart." - Other Music
- home:
http://www.simonfinn.co.uk
- 'Pass the Distance' era mp3:
http://www.durtro.com/sounds/TheCourtyard.mp3
- mp3 from the new 'Silent City Creep' EP:
http://www.brainwashed.com/common....eep.mp3
- Toronto Star article:
http://www.thestar.com/NASApp....8637177

http://stuntlab.com/multimedia/1023_DSCF0287.JPG~640x640x85.jpg
NO NECK BLUES BAND
11pm
"One of the most enigmatic and defiantly anti-commercial groups to emerge from the New York loft scene during the '90s, NNCK (as the group is often abbreviated) membership is in a state of near-constant flux. Incorporating elements of folk, drone, psychedelia, free jazz, noise, and just about everything else, NNCK has nevertheless carved out a distinctive sound. The collective has also made a name for itself through its live performances. In early 1999, NNCK toured with guitar legend John Fahey, who dubbed them his favorite new band." - All Music Guide
- home:
http://www.theserth.com
- mp3:
http://www.revenantrecords.com/mp3s...._Go.mp3
- mpeg stream:
http://www.aquariusrecords.org/audio/nnckbruce.m3u

VIRGIN EYE BLOOD BROTHERS
9pm
Louisville psych duo with a recent release on Static Records.
Members of Magik Markers, Sapat, Valley Of Ashes, and Spectre Folk.
- labe:
http://www.staticcaravan.org/staticrecords/releases.htm

DJ JOEL HUNT
some derd niffer

DJ JOEL ST. GERMAIN
Humectant Interruption, Spite

@ La Nortena (formerly "El Bohemio")
170 Marcy Avenue @ Broadway (next to "Boogaloo")
Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY
718-599-6551
J/M to Marcy, G to Broadway, L to Lorimer

with help from Todd Patrick:
http://www.toddpnyc.com

Hey Dave Martin, sorry I missed the LSD March show, got home late from Newark...

[TReX]

Originally posted by Joseph
I'll give you a thousand dollars if you promise to bring a gun to those shows and fire it at random...

I second this.

[bitterfruit]

Originally posted by Joseph
DMB and Bright Eyes?! I'm so jealous!!! I'll give you a thousand dollars if you promise to bring a gun to those shows and fire it at random...

Flickerstick on 8/22 (maybe)



That's a lot of shit talking for a guy who even considers going to Flickerstick.

[Paul]

I think firing the gun at random was more an attack on concert-goers than it was an attack on the artists in question.

I happen to like Dave Matthews but *shhhhhh!* don't tell anyone.

Besides, Flickerstick never hurt anybody except for those poor cd store clerks who have to realphabetize the $1 cd bin every day and they run out of room in the "F" section for anything else.

[Joseph]

Originally posted by bitterfruit
That's a lot of shit talking for a guy who even considers going to Flickerstick.

Pfft, Flickerstick are The Replacements of our generation!!!

[bitterfruit]

Originally posted by Paul
I think firing the gun at random was more an attack on concert-goers than it was an attack on the artists in question.

I happen to like Dave Matthews but *shhhhhh!* don't tell anyone.

Besides, Flickerstick never hurt anybody except for those poor cd store clerks who have to realphabetize the $1 cd bin every day and they run out of room in the "F" section for anything else.

Joseph might be one of the random people getting shot at a Flickerstick show.

[otto midnight]

looking forward to the jsbx/ponys double bill.

[Joseph]

Originally posted by bitterfruit
Joseph might be one of the random people getting shot at a Flickerstick show.

Lord willing! I'm too much of a coward to shoot myself.

[earl grey]

saw M83 last night. thumbs down. they become a four-piece band live, but still required prerecorded keyboard parts for most of the songs. several times, the band was just standing around while the song was playing. i had high hopes but ah well.

ulrich schnauss, on the other hand, opened and was quite good. he gets some wonderfully dense sounds out of his keyboard and pedals. i liked his album last year but based on last night i think i put it away too quickly.

[redheaven]

Just bought a bunch o' tickets....

9/18 - Sea Snakes/Heidi Hazelton/Jill Barber
10/1 - either the Arcade Fire (who I've seen before) or Q And Not U (who I haven't)......which one should I go to?....any advice?...
10/13 - Pinback
10/22 - Blonde Redhead
10/23 - The Organ

[Squall91]

Xiu Xiu in FIVE FUCKING DAYS!!!

[vesper]

Originally posted by redheaven
10/1 - either the Arcade Fire (who I've seen before) or Q And Not U (who I haven't)......which one should I go to?....any advice?...

d00d, q & not u any day of the god damned week!

[pabost]

See them. Best band I saw at Coachella this past year, and that includes Atmosphere, Howie Day, and The Stills (I kid, I kid).

But I'm serious about Q and Not U. They kick ass.

[flo's garage]

I've got a little festival in london this weekend called homefires, w/ Adem, Juana Molina, Alan Sparhawk, Bert Jansch, Micah P Hinsen, Beth Orten and The Memory Band - should be rather pleasing - it's held in an old victorian (?) school hall.

[Paul]

Man, I'd have to take some speed to make it through a lineup like that.

[flo's garage]

paul, drugs aren't cool, folk is! so don your cardigan and kick back

[jef]

I'm going to see The Ex & Electralane this Saturday.

[flo's garage]

Damn I love electrelane - their supporting le tigre and shellac in the uk over the coming months

[winterversion]

Just saw the Fiery Furnaces play last night. I'm debating with myself on deciding if it's THE best live show I've ever seen in my life or just one of the really really great ones. They played for almost 2 hours nonstop; not one single break. The brother was just ripping it on guitar and synth and the drummer has got to be one of the wildest I've ever seen. Great performance from Eleanor F. too.

Kinda ended on a down note because in their encore they accepted one request, and some superfan asked for some old obscure song that they forgot how to play, but tried anyways and ended up falling apart. Matt looked pretty pissed.

Other than that, hands down an absolutely unforgettable experience. If you get to chance to catch them live, do yourself the favor and seize the opportunity.

[tinobeat]

funny that you say that because a friend of mine just saw them in Boston and said the drummer totally ruined the show with his, and I quote, "jackassery." He's a huge Fiery Furnaces fan, by the way. He gushed about how Eleanor made eye contact with him...

[winterversion]

funny that you say that because a friend of mine just saw them in Boston and said the drummer totally ruined the show with his, and I quote, "jackassery." He's a huge Fiery Furnaces fan, by the way. He gushed about how Eleanor made eye contact with him...

Yeah, I guess one could call it "jackassery." I call it highly amusing and interesting. During the several times he stopped drumming, he kept contorting his body in strange positions and pretended to conduct the rest of his band with his drumsticks. And yes, I caught some pretty hard glances toward him, but mainly from Matt. At one point during the encore he blatantly ordered the drummer, "Stop playing! Stop playing!" contributing to the awkwardness of the situation.

[winterversion]

He gushed about how Eleanor made eye contact with him...

Just realized you were talking about Eleanor making eye contact with HIM, not the drummer. Funny that I felt the exact same way; I could have sworn she was staring right at me and wouldn't stop. Ah, delusions of reference can be a sweet thing.

[b55]

I just went to see M83 on Tuesday at the Bowery... it was really cool. I was expecting more of an mbv/mogwai wall of sound, but it still sounded great.

I saw that modest mouse show on wednesday at webster hall- it was fun, though they have been playing this same set for like 4 years now!

Coming up, well the decemberists, crooked fingers @maxwells, explosions in the sky and adem, wilco, and morrissey. A very busy september/october to be sure. Thinking of getting a ticket to pj harvey as well.

[pabost]

I hope this doesn't qualify as spam, as I've been a dedicated poster here since late 2001. But, for everyone in LA, my band is playing Sunday night at the Good Hurt in West L.A./Venice (12249 Venice Blvd.). We're called Spanish Archer and we go on at 10pm. Should be fun. I'd love to meet some of you in person. I'm the bassist. And yes, I know that I'm setting myself up for numerous jabs posting this message.

www.spanisharcher.com

[vesper]

I want to see these shows but none of them are guaranteed.

9/29 Mouse on Mars, Junior Boys, Ratatat (DC)
10/1 Do Make Say Think (Baltimore)
10/13-16 CMJ (NYC)-- This one is completely out of my hands, actually. All I can do is cross my fingers. (Even though there don't seem to be many bands who interest me.)

[bitterfruit]

Originally posted by pabost
I hope this doesn't qualify as spam, as I've been a dedicated poster here since late 2001. But, for everyone in LA, my band is playing Sunday night at the Good Hurt in West L.A./Venice (12249 Venice Blvd.). We're called Spanish Archer and we go on at 10pm. Should be fun. I'd love to meet some of you in person. I'm the bassist. And yes, I know that I'm setting myself up for numerous jabs posting this message.

www.spanisharcher.com

Unabashed promotion of your own band as a regular poster is not spam at all. Personally, I'd like to hear more music from the MBB members.

Some of your stuff sounds pretty catchy.

[earl grey]

Originally posted by vesper

9/29 Mouse on Mars, Junior Boys, Ratatat (DC)


i'm eyeing this show in NYC as well, though junior boys are playing first and early here. unfortunate as i found ratatat to be a total yawn live, while the junior boys album is quietly working its way up my year-end list.

[vesper]

Correction, that MoM and JB show is on Oct 21, a better date! I could really care less about Ratatat, as well, but man do I want to see the other two.

[baconfat]

having already seen the futureheads, delays, franz ferdinand, tommy keene, guided by voices, ulrich schnauss, m83, old crow medicine show, and gillian welch over the past 8 days, i can now proudly report my new and slightly improved itinerary:

9/19-portions toll in arlington, va
9/21-of montreal in charlottesville, va
9/23-calvin johnson/microphones in charlottesville, va
9/24-fiery furnaces in dc
9/27-wilco in norfolk, va
9/29-morrissey in dc immediately followed by
9/29-rjd2 in dc
10/3-the killers in dc or
10/3-do make say think in arlington, va
10/6-pearl jam in asheville, nc or
10/6-songs:ohia in charlottesville, va
10/10-yo la tengo in chapel hill, nc
10/13-saturday looks good to me in charlottesville, va
10/14-mission of burma in dc
10/15-clinic in dc
10/16-love/the zombies in falls church, va
10/21-mouse on mars in dc
10/23-death cab for cutie in dc
11/9-interpol in dc
11/14-stella comedy tour in falls church, va
12/7-pixies in dc

[vesper]

Originally posted by baconfat
11/14-stella comedy tour in falls church, va

DUDE.

[winterwooskie]

i'm going to see mike watt in october. whooh!

[Salman]

Nothing much really coming my way:

09/25 - Julie Doiron
10/07 - Danko Jones
10/14 - McLusky
11/10 - Animal Collective/Black Dice (in Montreal)
11/11 - R.E.M.
11/28 - The Pixies (in Hull)

[jeff/bh]

this would be of interest around the boston area.
Green Magnet School, Boston noise rockers from the 90's, is doing a 1 time reunion
for a benefit show oct 7 at the middle east.
they will be doing songs from the albums Blood Music, Revisionist and Illuminatus eras with all the corresponding members.
It is part of a 2 day show(10/7 and 8).
Other 90's noise rock bands doing one time sets are Kudgel, Slughog, Red Bliss,Luca Brasi to name some.

[tinobeat]

heya jeff, good to see you chime in...

I'll be there, that'll be a blast...

[jeff/bh]

Originally posted by tinobeat
heya jeff, good to see you chime in...

I'll be there, that'll be a blast...

yes, it should be a fun time and i am
glad you are planning on going.
if the rehearsals are any indication the show
will be a rocking good time.

[lenny]

I'm probably going to check out the blood brothers on the opening date of their new tour. I tend not to like hot and sweaty concerts but I really like the new album. Anyone else think Crimes is a top 10-er?

[earl grey]

i saw the fiery furnaces this past weekend and it was awesome, seriously awesome. way better (and crazier) than my first furnaces experience at coney island this summer. also saw of montreal last week, which was great though i wish i knew the non-'satanic panic' stuff a little better. they ended with a kickass cover of "jumping someone else's train" (handclaps and everything).

bloc party is playing here in a couple days, tempted to check that out. and i've got frankenixon and wilco (with the fiery furnaces opening!) next week.