concerts....who you seeing?

Xmann · Post by **Xmann** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:06 pm

Skinypupy my friend, you should have been in Denver last night.

Amon Amarth put on the best concert i've been too.....hands down. I got some nice HD videos i'll post in a few days. I was about 30 feet from the stage and it was unbelievable.

Played the entire new album and did an encore of 12 or more of their best hits. Truely an incredible show....still can't get over it.

Kurth · Post by **Kurth** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 3:49 pm

Saw TV on the Radio at House of Blues in Boston this past Saturday. Great, great show!

This is the second time of seen them play live. For anyone who's at all interested in their music, I'd highly recommend getting out to see them live. It's well worth it!

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:42 pm

Xmann wrote:Skinypupy my friend, you should have been in Denver last night.

Amon Amarth put on the best concert i've been too.....hands down. I got some nice HD videos i'll post in a few days. I was about 30 feet from the stage and it was unbelievable.

Played the entire new album and did an encore of 12 or more of their best hits. Truely an incredible show....still can't get over it.

Yeah, I've been hearing some amazing things about this tour. Wish I could have been there, looking forward to seeing the videos. Have to admit that I haven't really warmed up to the new album though. There's a couple songs on Sutur Rising that have a nearly identical song structure to ones on TotTG, which kinda turned me off. As I heard it put somewhere else, Amon Amarth is the AC/DC of death metal...they simply put out nearly the same music over and over again. It's good, but the predictability gets a little old sometimes.

Saw TV on the Radio at House of Blues in Boston this past Saturday. Great, great show!

This is the second time of seen them play live. For anyone who's at all interested in their music, I'd highly recommend getting out to see them live. It's well worth it!

I'll second this. TVotR was the opening act when I saw Bauhaus/NIN, and they damn near stole the entire show. It marked the only time I've ever immediately run out and purchased a CD from an "opening" band.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:43 pm

I'm seeing Polkadot Cadaver on May 15, only a few days after their new album hits. Pretty psyched for that one.

Ralph-Wiggum · Post by **Ralph-Wiggum** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:32 am

Speaking of TV on the Radio

TV On The Radio has confirmed via the band’s website that bassist Gerard Smith has passed away at the age of 36.

“We are very sad to announce the death of our beloved friend and bandmate, Gerard Smith, following a courageous fight against lung cancer,” the group’s message says. “Gerard passed away the morning of April 20th, 2011. We will miss him terribly.”

Kraken · Post by **Kraken** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 1:03 pm

Just yesterday I bought tickets for a July 14 Berkshire Theater Festival performance of The Who's Tommy (sans The Who, of course). It will be interesting to see this show done primarily by actors rather than musicians. Should be fun, anyway.

We're also going to see a Charlie Chaplin movie accompanied by a solo guitarist. We've enjoyed a couple of other "live" movies at Mass MOCA in previous years.

If the weather's nice we'll see The Sweetback Sisters at the Clark -- a free concert on the lawn. We saw a bluegrass band there last year.

Haven't decided yet what we're going to do at WTF this year -- either a late-night cabaret emceed by Lewis Black or a Lewis Black stand-up show. Depends on how our schedule works out. Neither of us find him very funny so we're leaning toward the cabaret.

And of course we'll see the BSO at Tanglewood if the weather cooperates.

And that's our entire 2011 concert lineup.

Crabbs · Post by **Crabbs** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:52 pm

Off to go see Jackson Browne acoustic show tonight in Grand Rapids. I'm pretty geeked about this show, love his stuff, love his live style.

Let y'all know how it was.

Fretmute · Post by **Fretmute** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 4:50 pm

Pinback is going to be back in Dallas in a few weeks . . . I'm awfully excited.

In fact, since they're swinging through Texas on a weekend, I might also see them in Austin.

Z-Corn · Post by **Z-Corn** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 7:15 am

I got word that The Decemberists are playing Interlochen in July. I got pretty excited by that as I read recently they plan on a 3 or 4 year hiatus after wrapping up this next year of touring. I really need to see them before that...

Then, after checking into pre-sale tix for that show, I found out they are going to play here in town on Monday! A killer show just fell into my lap!

Monday's show is opened by Justin Townes Earle. He's Steve Earle's son. I've been a huge Steve Earle fan ever since seeing him play in 1999 at a UAW picnic we crashed. Gonna be a fun night!

SlapBone · Post by **SlapBone** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:45 pm

Fretmute wrote:Pinback is going to be back in Dallas in a few weeks . . . I'm awfully excited.

In fact, since they're swinging through Texas on a weekend, I might also see them in Austin.

I have had my Austin tickets for two months.

YellowKing · Post by **YellowKing** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:02 pm

We're headed up to see The Decemberists in June. Can't wait - they're one of the few bands on my wish list that I haven't had a chance to catch yet.

Default · Post by **Default** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:50 pm

No looking good for concerts at the moment. I might go see Buckwheat Zydeco at the record store, but not much coming that I can go with anyone to. Little bands like The Sharkskins and Ten Foot Polecats that I'll go to see by myself.

Exodor · Post by **Exodor** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 8:57 am

YellowKing wrote:We're headed up to see The Decemberists in June. Can't wait - they're one of the few bands on my wish list that I haven't had a chance to catch yet.

I missed their February show here in Portland. Shortly after I heard they were taking a multi-year break once this tour is done.

YellowKing · Post by **YellowKing** » Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:46 pm

We just got back from seeing Randy Travis in Myrtle Beach. We took my in-laws as a surprise combo Mother's Day/Father's Day present. Awesome show. He's about to release a 25th anniversary CD celebrating 25 years of recording, so he was giving the audience a sneak preview of some medleys they're doing on the CD, a couple of new songs, some "missing" lyrics from "Diggin' Up Bones," etc. He told a bunch of funny stories and jokes throughout the night, and the crowd was really great with a lot of banter back and forth. His band kicked ass and his voice still sounds like it's coming right off the record. A good time was had by all!

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Mon May 02, 2011 10:23 am

I'm pretty well uninspired and the show seem has been disappointing. Eddie Spaghetti was probably the best thing in the last few months and even that was merely pretty good. I think it's time to expand beyond my normal music or to take a break from the live scene. I'm not sure which. The shame is that this is normally and historically the best time of the year for live music in Detroit. And to add insult to injury the weather completely sucks.

But here's the latest list of stuff most of which I'll miss because it's on a weeknight or I'm just not that excited about it. I was finally going to see Clutch for the first time (again) but I guess they sold out the day tickets went on sale.

The only thing I'm committed to right now is Cake as I already have ticket. Ah well.

The Kills Tue 5/3/2011
Surfer Blood Wed 5/4/2011
Marshall Krenshaw Wed 5/4/2011
Cage the Elephant Tue 5/17/2011
cake Wed 5/18/2011
Man Man Wed 5/25/2011
Limousines Wed 5/25/2011
Crash Test Dummies Thu 5/26/2011
She Wants Revenge Fri 5/27/2011
Vegas Richard Cheese also 9/4 and 11/11 Sun 5/29/2011
Flatfoot 56 Fri 6/3/2011
Panic at the Disco Sat 6/4/2011
Sam Roberts Wed 6/8/2011
TKK Fri 6/17/2011
Nick 13 from Tiger Army Sat 6/18/2011
Detroit Cobras and Girl in a Coma Sat 6/18/2011
Koffin Kats and creepshow Sat 6/18/2011
Flatfoot 56 56 Thu 6/23/2011
Matt and Kim Fri 6/24/2011
Bendouin Soundclash Fri 6/24/2011
Streetlight Manifesto Thu 7/21/2011
Clutch Sat 7/23/2011
Frightened Rabbit and Death Cab for Cutie Thu 7/28/2011
Alice Cooper Sat 8/27/2011

noxiousdog · Post by **noxiousdog** » Thu May 05, 2011 10:38 pm

Wife and I just nabbed tickets to see Within Tempation in Boston.

Zekester · Post by **Zekester** » Fri May 06, 2011 12:01 am

The new GF just bought tickets for Kid Rock. So I guess i'm going there.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Fri May 06, 2011 12:06 am

noxiousdog wrote:Wife and I just nabbed tickets to see Within Tempation in Boston.

I'm not a huge fan of their music, but have always been impressed by their stage show. Hope I get a chance to see them sometime.

pr0ner · Post by **pr0ner** » Fri May 06, 2011 1:41 am

noxiousdog wrote:Wife and I just nabbed tickets to see Within Tempation in Boston.

WOO symphonic metal.

Looks like they're playing in Baltimore on September 12. I might have to make the trip up for that.

tgb · Post by **tgb** » Fri May 13, 2011 7:41 am

We saw Leon Russell last night, and he was even better than expected. Seeing him lately you'd think the voice was weaker, the piano was more laid back, and the band would be doing most of the heavy lifting. But from the moment he sat down and tore into Delta Lady, he sounded exactly like he did 40 years ago. Even with a stripped down band (2 guitarists & rhythm section) he kicked ass for 90 minutes. If you have he chance to see him, don't pass it up.

Most surprising part of the evening was that the guy working the t-shirt concession was the lead guitarist. Poor bastard probably has to drive the bus as well.

Jag · Post by **Jag** » Fri May 13, 2011 8:36 am

Roger Daltrey is bringing Tommy to the states, minus Pete. Heard good things about the show and it starts right here in SoFla, so I may give it a shot.

Default · Post by **Default** » Mon May 16, 2011 6:33 am

Jag wrote:Roger Daltrey is bringing Tommy to the states, minus Pete. Heard good things about the show and it starts right here in SoFla, so I may give it a shot.

Tix are on sale now here now. Unfortunately, the person that I go to concerts with have stepped back for a while. May just buy the tix anyway and hope somebody will go with me. <edit> Might have to send them to my brothers house...

George Thorogood at the end of the summer.

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Wed May 18, 2011 9:18 am

Got stuck in the balcony for Cage the Elephant last night. It was probably best to keep the evening low key, especially for such a high energy band. I'd be done this morning if I were hanging out on the main floor. Though, getting stuck in the balcony reminded me it had been years since I'd seen a large show much less one where I watched from 50 yards away from the performance. I find that there's is absolutely nothing left for me at arena style of venue. Maybe I'd change my tune if I got to see one like Peter Gabriel where the show is as much theatrics as it is a half dozen people on stage playing their instruments together.

Manchester Orchestra were surprisingly good.

Cake tonight. Hoping I can get enough work done to take a vacation day tomorrow and not feel like I need to sit up in a balcony again so I can survive Thursday at work.

Thinking about another weeknight show next week. Then I have to figure out if it will be Man Man or the Limousines, both next Wednesday. I'm also debating She Wants Revenge next Friday. Crossed Crash Test Dummies off the list. If I do a weeknight show it will be the Limousines for Man Man.

Xmann · Post by **Xmann** » Wed May 18, 2011 11:08 pm

Skinypupy...

Amon Amarth is doing another round of their tour and they are coming to SLC September 2 at The Complex.

Can't miss that my friend.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Thu May 19, 2011 7:52 am

Xmann wrote:Skinypupy...

Amon Amarth is doing another round of their tour and they are coming to SLC September 2 at The Complex.

Can't miss that my friend.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I'll be on a plane back from DC that night.

Thanks for the heads-up though. Might have to drive to Boise the night after and catch them there.

Xmann · Post by **Xmann** » Thu May 19, 2011 8:29 pm

Can't miss it if at all possible....incredible show

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Fri May 20, 2011 8:19 am

Cake were quality. I over did the evening. Good thing I took yesterday off work.

YellowKing · Post by **YellowKing** » Sat May 28, 2011 8:11 am

I was at the Citrix Synergy conference this week and Train played the big end of week party. I wasn't expecting a great deal, as other than a couple of songs I'm not all that familiar with them.

However, they actually blew me away. They really did put on a fantastic show. Surprising covers like Rihanna's "Umbrella," Led Zep's "Ramble On," and mixing stuff like the Doobies "Black Water" in with their track. Lots of audience interaction, bringing girls up on stage to sing and dance, etc. Lead singer was a funny guy and sang his ass off. He also was a good sport and let people get pics taken with him during the show. A jolly good time was had by all! Whoda thunk it?

Fretmute · Post by **Fretmute** » Sat May 28, 2011 1:50 pm

I just found out that Guitar Wolf will be here next Friday night . . . while I am in Tulsa.

Z-Corn · Post by **Z-Corn** » Sat May 28, 2011 6:42 pm

Purchased tix and hotel rooms for:

Detroit Cobras in June in Detroit

Decemberists in July at Interlochen

Looking forward to both!

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Sat May 28, 2011 8:53 pm

Z-Corn wrote:Purchased tix and hotel rooms for:

Detroit Cobras in June in Detroit

Decemberists in July at Interlochen

Looking forward to both!

Well then, I was trying to figure out if the 18th was for the DC and Girl in a Coma, Creepshow and Koffin Kats or Nick From Tiger Army. I was already leaning toward the Cobras. I'll go ahead and lean harder.

Z-Corn · Post by **Z-Corn** » Sun May 29, 2011 11:37 am

Why, you oughta! Especially if you haven't seem them yet...

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Sun May 29, 2011 12:16 pm

YellowKing wrote:I was at the Citrix Synergy conference this week and Train played the big end of week party. I wasn't expecting a great deal, as other than a couple of songs I'm not all that familiar with them.

However, they actually blew me away. They really did put on a fantastic show. Surprising covers like Rihanna's "Umbrella," Led Zep's "Ramble On," and mixing stuff like the Doobies "Black Water" in with their track. Lots of audience interaction, bringing girls up on stage to sing and dance, etc. Lead singer was a funny guy and sang his ass off. He also was a good sport and let people get pics taken with him during the show. A jolly good time was had by all! Whoda thunk it?

Random factoid: The lead singer of Train (Pat Monahan) is also the voice of Driver Dan on the pre-school show Driver Dan's Story Train, which happens to be my 2-year-old daughter's favorite show. Thought that was pretty cool.

Exodor · Post by **Exodor** » Tue May 31, 2011 9:14 pm

Exodor wrote:
YellowKing wrote:We're headed up to see The Decemberists in June. Can't wait - they're one of the few bands on my wish list that I haven't had a chance to catch yet.
I missed their February show here in Portland. Shortly after I heard they were taking a multi-year break once this tour is done.

I took a trip to Atlanta the first week of May and the Decemberists played the Forum while I was there!

Too bad I found that out the day after the show.

BUT! They just announced a tour-closing date at Edgefield.

Whoo hoo!

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:25 pm

For my fellow metalheads, Opeth just announced a fall tour with Katatonia supporting.

hentzau · Post by **hentzau** » Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:57 pm

My buddy Joe just gave me and my wife tickets to see The Moody Blues at Ravinia on Saturday. While I wouldn't have bought tickets to see them myself, I can't deny that "Long Distance Voyager" and "Nights in White Satin" used to be in heavy rotation on my turntable.

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 9:11 am

hentzau wrote:My buddy Joe just gave me and my wife tickets to see The Moody Blues at Ravinia on Saturday. While I wouldn't have bought tickets to see them myself, I can't deny that "Long Distance Voyager" and "Nights in White Satin" used to be in heavy rotation on my turntable.

I saw them in 85 (I think) for "The Other Side of Life" with the Fixx and they were still pretty good then. They have 11 or 12 good albums to choose from. My biggest problem with their live show was that a lot of my favorite music of theirs was from phases of their musical career were band members were fighting and the pretend that music doesn't exist. You'll never hear anything off Octave or The Present live and they seem to forget that they got their start with "Go Now" from The Magnificent Moodies. At this point I'd fear that they'd want to push a bunch of their stuff post The Present and they really lost me going forward but for free, I'd jump out and see them.

Xmann · Post by **Xmann** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:36 am

Skinypupy you beat me to it about Opeth! I see they are coming to Denver, not sure about Utah. I am soooooo there. Can't wait to see them!

Xmann · Post by **Xmann** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:43 am

Oh ya see now they are in Utah the night before Denver. Really excited about seeing them live.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Wed Jun 08, 2011 1:05 pm

Xmann wrote:Oh ya see now they are in Utah the night before Denver. Really excited about seeing them live.

Trust me, I've already requested the day off.