Octopus Overlords

through some coincidence i found out this thing called The Security Project was playing last night (second show added because the first one sold out) and it sounded intriguing. the band included Jerry Marotta (of Peter Gabriel's band back in the day) and Trey Gunn (King Crimson) and one of Shriekback's guitarists and some other people i didn't know, covering mostly songs from the first four Peter Gabriel albums. their vocalist had a preeeetttty good impression of Gabriel's tonality, range and expression. needless to say the musicianship was impeccable. it's a low bar, but easily the best 'cover band' i've ever seen. they stated the intention of this was to keep these songs alive, since Gabriel's not playing a lot of them live anymore. samples

setlist:

Set 1
Lay Your Hands on Me
I Don't Remember
Family Snapshot
Moribund the Burgermeister
Humdrum
No Self Control
The Family and the Fishing Net
I Have the Touch
Wallflower
The Rhythm of the Heat

Set 2
Mercy Street (solo acoustic)
San Jacinto
Intruder
(Trey Gunn solo)
Here Comes the Flood
Games Without Frontiers
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (Genesis cover)
Fly on a Windshield (Genesis cover)
Back in N.Y.C. (Genesis cover)
On the Air

Encore:
Biko

say what you will about The Cure, this is how you do a concert:

http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/05/w ... re-insane/

Not necessarily a fan of The Cure, but I could be tempted to see them for sure.

Robert Smith has always had that creepy something about him and their music that intrigued me.

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Touring in support of the (forgettable) Wild Mood Swings album in 1996, I caught the Cure playing a stadium show at the Pepsi Center in downtown Denver. Including three encores, they played for three straight hours and it was an incredible show. They had a dystopian amusement park theme on the stage, and the majority of their setlist was straight from the eighties. The third encore was 27 minutes of A Forest, an album track which never stood out as exceptional to me. They freaking shredded that song and now it's one of my favorites.

Anyone on the fence for going to see The Cure in concert should absolutely go for it (even in a less-than-intimate venue).

The Meal wrote:Touring in support of the (forgettable) Wild Mood Swings album in 1996, I caught the Cure playing a stadium show at the Pepsi Center in downtown Denver. Including three encores, they played for three straight hours and it was an incredible show. They had a dystopian amusement park theme on the stage, and the majority of their setlist was straight from the eighties. The third encore was 27 minutes of A Forest, an album track which never stood out as exceptional to me. They freaking shredded that song and now it's one of my favorites.

Anyone on the fence for going to see The Cure in concert should absolutely go for it (even in a less-than-intimate venue).

I saw them on that same tour in 1996 at a smallish theater. This time around they're playing the local outdoor "shed" venue - not nearly as nice a place for a show but I'm really looking forward to it.

The Cure played Portland last night for the first time since I saw them in 1996. They did three encores and played for three hours including a few songs they rarely do live like "Burn" and "The Snakepit"

It was pretty amazing.

Tool just announced an October show. They weren't terribly impressive the last two times I saw them, but I figured I might give it a shot and see if their live show has improved.

$92.50 (before service fees) for floor seats. Not a fucking chance.

Skinypupy wrote:Tool just announced an October show. They weren't terribly impressive the last two times I saw them, but I figured I might give it a shot and see if their live show has improved.

$92.50 (before service fees) for floor seats. Not a fucking chance.

Never was a big fan of Tool. They have some stuff I like, but not enough to go see them live...especially at those prices.

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OMGGGGGG!!!!!

Rage Against the Machine reunion with Chuck D, B Real, and Tom Morello!!!

At Red Rocks!!!

I'll be going to this and honestly I'll pay whatever they ask.

I must be freaking dreaming!!

If you haven't seen, Google Prophets of Rage.

The best of Public Enemy, Cypress Hill, and Rage Against the Machine?

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Xmann wrote:Rage Against the Machine reunion with Chuck D, B Real, and Tom Morello!!!

So do they play the classic RATM and PE stuff, or is it all just new material?

I can't really imagine RATM tunes without Zack.

Skinypupy wrote:

Xmann wrote:Rage Against the Machine reunion with Chuck D, B Real, and Tom Morello!!!

So do they play the classic RATM and PE stuff, or is it all just new material?

I can't really imagine RATM tunes without Zack.

Little bit of both, Rage and Public Enemy.

I think they've had just a couple of surprise shows in LA last week to gauge interest. Needless to say, it went over big.

If you do some YouTube searching, they did No Sleep till Brooklyn as well.

Should be epic, assuming you like Public Enemy, Cypress Hill, and/or Rage Against the Machine. The fact I love all three is a dream come true for me.

And in classic RATM, they will be in Cleveland playing a show during the Republican National Convention.

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The Toadies - June 26th

Hell Below/Stars Above Toadies Beer Launch and Concert
...
Be the first to try Martin House’s TWO new Toadies inspired beers, Hell Below and Stars Above. Hell Below is a strong black ale. Stars Above is a refreshing sour ale brewed with raspberries. Stars Above and Hell Below were designed to taste delicious on their own. In addition they can be combined in equal parts to create a third flavor.

There might be free tickets sitting in your Ticketmaster account right now

After nearly a decade of legal wrangling, the class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster—known as Schlesinger v. Ticketmaster if you’re introducing it to your parents—finally resolved in 2011. But it’s taken the ticketing service another five years to get the court-ordered settlement—issued due to the persistent overcharging for which the company is infamous—to consumers. That day is finally upon us, though, with “Sorry we screwed you!” vouchers and discount codes arriving in the Ticketmaster accounts of more than 50 million customers today.

Moliere wrote:There might be free tickets sitting in your Ticketmaster account right now

After nearly a decade of legal wrangling, the class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster—known as Schlesinger v. Ticketmaster if you’re introducing it to your parents—finally resolved in 2011. But it’s taken the ticketing service another five years to get the court-ordered settlement—issued due to the persistent overcharging for which the company is infamous—to consumers. That day is finally upon us, though, with “Sorry we screwed you!” vouchers and discount codes arriving in the Ticketmaster accounts of more than 50 million customers today.

Nothing in mine.

James Taylor is at the Tucson Arena tomorrow night, following my home show. The rep from one of the radio stations that sponsors my show offered us a pair of tickets. I guess we should go. tlr is a lot more excited about it than I am.

Not a fan of James Taylor at all myself.

On a different note, I bought tickets to see Michael McDonald in August. My favorite voice in all of music perhaps. I looked at his recent setlist and he's performing some really damn good classics I can't wait to hear.

Xmann wrote:Not a fan of James Taylor at all myself.

I can take him or leave him. Frankly I'd rather be watching the season finale of Penny Dreadful .

Never liked Michael McDonald.

tgb wrote:James Taylor is at the Tucson Arena tomorrow night, following my home show. The rep from one of the radio stations that sponsors my show offered us a pair of tickets. I guess we should go. tlr is a lot more excited about it than I am.

Used to be a bigger fan, so I've seen him a few times. Boring as hell every single time. Don't go tired, you'll never stay awake.

I admittedly dozed through part of the first set, but did see most of the show. While it didn't make me a convert, I give him credit for being engaging, personable, and giving the fans what they wanted, including a selfie opportunity between sets.

He had a good band with him, and featured the always amazing Arnold McCuller, who I'd previously seen backing Ry Cooder.

Boo, James Taylor haters! Boooooo!

YellowKing wrote:Boo, James Taylor haters! Boooooo!

Not a hater, just kind of "meh".

why do Jah Wobble's Invaders of the Heart and ClockDVA have to be on the same night. why.

meanwhile, i am working a show for the radio station tonight at The Crocodile... someone named Mitski. it's sold out and i had never heard of her.

Holy Fuck is Friday and I have free tickets.

I am also perpetually exhausted and have no one interested in going with me, so they're likely to go to waste.

They've started announcing bands for the next 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise. Operation "Talk Mrs. Skinypupy into letting me go again" commences immediately. The lineup already looks amazing...and it's just the first 15'ish bands (out of 60)

- Amorphis
- Anthrax
- Annihilator
- Cruachan
- Death Angel
- Dying Fetus
- Equilibrium
- Kalmah
- Nile
- Orphaned Land
- Powerglove
- Suffocation
- Therion

Skinypupy wrote:They've started announcing bands for the next 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise. Operation "Talk Mrs. Skinypupy into letting me go again" commences immediately. The lineup already looks amazing...and it's just the first 15'ish bands (out of 60)

- Amorphis
- Anthrax
- Annihilator
- Cruachan
- Death Angel
- Dying Fetus
- Equilibrium
- Kalmah
- Nile
- Orphaned Land
- Powerglove
- Suffocation
- Therion

Wow, that's already worth considering

Saw Flight of the Conchords last night in Atlanta, new and old material. David O'Doherty came out to open. It was a blast.

i worked at the "Weird Al" Yankovic concert tonight for a local radio station, and yep, you were all right, that was pretty fun.

Seeing Blue Rodeo on the 20th August and then The Tragically Hip a few weeks after that.

Looking forward to both.

Roman wrote: The Tragically Hip a few weeks after that.

Looking forward to both.

So so so jealous.....I watched some of the first night footage and it had me tearing up.

Yes it will be a tough one for sure at the end of the concert. Saw them way way back at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach for $20. There were only about 100 people there!

I just officially booked my ticket for the 70,000 Tons of Metal 2017 cruise.

The countdown to February begins...now.

Skinypupy wrote:I just officially booked my ticket for the 70,000 Tons of Metal 2017 cruise.

The countdown to February begins...now.

I'm jealous!!

That's already an excellent lineup, wow!

When we were at the Filipino fest a few months ago, we were handed an advertisement for a Jessica Sanchez (American Idol loser several seasons ago). My wife and I both like her, so I figured I'd look into it when it gets closer to the late October date.

In a Filipino restaurant the other day, they had a poster with ticket prices listed. $158! Ummm....does she go home with me for that price?

That is an outrageous price for someone not contemplating a retirement tour after decades of gold records.

January

According to Pollstar, these were the most expensive concert tickets of 2015, worldwide. Each features the average ticket price, as well as the number of cities and shows performed during 2015.
...
#17. Taylor Swift
‘The 1989 World Tour’
53 cites, 83 shows in 2015
Average Ticket Price: $110.15
...
#1. Andrea Bocelli
20 cities, 24 shows in 2015
Average Ticket Price: $202.95

Last night a former colleague posted on FB that Blue Oyster Cult is playing a free festival in Skokie. Skokie is also where the Filipino fast food joint my wife likes is located. It seems we are going to Skokie tonight.

The first time I saw Blue Oyster Cult was during their Cultosaurus Erectus tour. That show was good, I expect tonight to be not good. Hopefully I'll be pleasantly surprised.

Jeff V wrote:Last night a former colleague posted on FB that Blue Oyster Cult is playing a free festival in Skokie. Skokie is also where the Filipino fast food joint my wife likes is located. It seems we are going to Skokie tonight.

The first time I saw Blue Oyster Cult was during their Cultosaurus Erectus tour. That show was good, I expect tonight to be not good. Hopefully I'll be pleasantly surprised.

I think you will be. Musically, they haven't lost a beat. They still have a couple of the most important original members, and the replacements are all are excellent, especially Kasim Sulton, the bass player.

Wednesday night we went and saw the current version of Yes on their 'Album Tour' at a lovely old theatre called the Paramount in downtown Denver. A good time was had by all, young and old.

Saw Melvins last Saturday and had a great time.

The past couple years they have had Jeff Pinkus, formerly of Butthole Surfers (my ALL TIME favorite band) playing bass and when I saw he wasn't on stage I was disappointed. But then I looked closer at who was up there...holy shit, that's Jeff McDonald!

Jeff and his brother Steven are the core members of Redd Kross, a band they formed when they were teenagers. I used to be SO into Redd Kross from about '87 to '93.

It was good to see Jeff. He added a lot to the Melvins sound, he's a kick-ass bassist and a great singer. They covered a Redd Kross song, "Janis, Jeanie and George Harrison" but kinda Melvins-ized it.

I swear I was the only person in the club who knew who he was. All my friends were bummed Pinkus wasn't there but I schooled 'em on who Jeff was. Everybody came back to our place after the show and I made them listen to Redd Kross the rest of the night.

Dylan's coming to Phoenix and I'm not even on the fence about going. Tickets are $150-$500. Even nosebleed seats would be $400-$500 once you figure in gas and a motel room.

Problem is, odds are 50/50 on him either being great or really, really sucking. With Dylan it's always a crap shoot.