What Shows Have You Been To Lately?

bob. · 04-26-2014, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Engine

Sincere thanks for the research Fred but all 3 of those bands played in the indoor part of the venue on the same night. I did not see them.

The lineup was Regis/Godlfesh on the outdoor main stage. Regis is an electronic musician who, according to wikipedia is "one of the originators of the Birmingham sound, forging a sound that blended Chicago house with darker European electronics" Regis was not bad but also not interesting.

Godflesh were great though. Very glad I went because the music reminded of times and places I loved so long ago. I even got caught in a mosh for the first time in about 15 years. And I didn't get a broken nose or a twisted ankle. I was happy to see that I can still withstand that kind of thing. The audience was mostly late-20s to early-40s fans so I assume that many appointments with chiropractors and massage therapists were made today.

All around a great experience, the band seemed really into it the entire time and it was just super fun. I bought the last official US tour shirt in size L. White T with gold logo / the Everything I Build I Destroy graphic on front. Tour dates on back. I didn't know they only played 10 shows here. Extremely satisfied

Awesome.....so they didn't seem to hate each other?

bob. · 04-23-2014, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Engine

I'm seeing Godflesh this Thursday (not sure who's opening). Will report my experience.

Mojo · 04-23-2014, 04:46 AM

CLUTCH

I'd waited a good few years for this. I'd seen Clutch at a festival but never been to a gig of theirs, so I was very pumped up for this. It was pretty standard Clutch, which is not a negative. Loud, boozey, bluesy metal with some heavy grooves and a very nice setlist for which I feel very lucky. Their sets are sometimes extremely light on Blast Tyrant, which would have disappointed me. Excellent show.

GravitySlips · 04-24-2014, 12:55 PM

Just saw The Ex - wow!
Outstanding show, one of the best this year.
Played mostly material from Catch My Shoe, which is one of my favourite Ex records, so no complaints. Still going strong after 30+ years - an inspiration.

~~James~~ · 04-25-2014, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GravitySlips

Just saw The Ex - wow!
Outstanding show, one of the best this year.
Played mostly material from Catch My Shoe, which is one of my favourite Ex records, so no complaints. Still going strong after 30+ years - an inspiration.

I'm seeing The Ex at a festival later this year so glad to hear this, so excited!

GravitySlips · 04-26-2014, 11:12 AM

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I'm seeing The Ex at a festival later this year so glad to hear this, so excited!

Nice one - don't miss 'em man

What festival is it?

~~James~~ · 04-26-2014, 11:54 AM

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Nice one - don't miss 'em man

What festival is it?

I was worried they might be a bit old but after hearing they've still got it I'll for sure lock them in as a 'must see'. Jabberwocky festival in August, from ATP.

wexy · 04-24-2014, 07:00 PM

Went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Concert in Brooklyn which was awesome.Saw Local H Monday night at Mercury Lounge and tomorrow I'm seeing David Johansen and David Bromberg at Town Hall in NYC.

bob. · 04-28-2014, 06:04 PM

hmmmm maybe they were just happy to be rid of William Bennett....can't see that guy making anybody have a good time

gunnels · 04-28-2014, 06:09 PM

I saw Foster the People last Friday; it was freaking fantastic. The utterly smashed crowd was kind of irritating before the show, but once they came on everybody was dancing and clumsily high-fiving one another and it was a great time. The frontman was kind of stoic given how lively the music is but somehow he made it work very well.

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Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	CLUTCH I'd waited a good few years for this. I'd seen Clutch at a festival but never been to a gig of theirs, so I was very pumped up for this. It was pretty standard Clutch, which is not a negative. Loud, boozey, bluesy metal with some heavy grooves and a very nice setlist for which I feel very lucky. Their sets are sometimes extremely light on Blast Tyrant, which would have disappointed me. Excellent show. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

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bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	hmmmm maybe they were just happy to be rid of William Bennett....can't see that guy making anybody have a good time __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

04-24-2014, 12:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
GravitySlips Music Addict Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,578	Just saw The Ex - wow! Outstanding show, one of the best this year. Played mostly material from Catch My Shoe, which is one of my favourite Ex records, so no complaints. Still going strong after 30+ years - an inspiration.

04-24-2014, 07:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
wexy Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 77	Went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Concert in Brooklyn which was awesome.Saw Local H Monday night at Mercury Lounge and tomorrow I'm seeing David Johansen and David Bromberg at Town Hall in NYC.