MrRain422 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 My ticket just arrived to see X in two weeks! Has anyone here seen them? What sort of show am I getting myself into here. Oh man I'm so excited. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anodyne Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 as long as they play johnny hit and run pauline, you'll get your money's worth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awatt Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I thought they were dead...John Doe? Exene? That X? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 Yeah, that X. Original line-up too. John Doe, Exene, DJ Bonebrake and the one and only Billy Zoom. They've been back together for a while, but only to play maybe a half dozen to a dozen shows a year on the west coast. This year they're finally branching out east a little bit on tour with Rollins Band. I'm seeing them on August 13th at the House of Blues in Chicago. Rumor has it they're actually working on an album too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 Full tour schedule: August 1, 20064th and B San Diego CA August 2, 2006House Of BluesLas Vegas NV August 4, 2006The DepotSalt Lake City UT August 5, 2006Ogden TheaterDenver CO August 6, 2006Sokol AuditoriumOmaha NE August 7, 2006Pop'sSauget IL August 9, 2006Quest ClubMinneapolis MN August 10, 2006The Rave Eagles ClubMilwaukee WI August 11, 2006House of BluesCleveland OH August 12, 2006Bogart'sCincinnati OH August 13, 2006House of BluesChicago IL August 15, 20069:30 ClubWashington D.C. August 16, 2006Noika TheaterNew York City NY August 17, 2006Starland BallroomSayreville NJ August 18, 2006Electric FactoryPhiladelphia PA August 19, 2006AvalonBoston MA August 22, 2006The NorvaNorfolk VA August 23, 2006Tremont Music HallCharlotte NC August 24, 2006TabernacleAtlanta GA August 25, 2006Jannus LandingSt. Petersburg FL August 26, 2006Hard Rock LiveOrlando FL August 28, 2006MeridianHouston TX August 29, 2006Gypsy Tea RoomDallas TX August 30, 2006Stubb's Bar-B-QueAustin TX Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I saw them live at the Fleadh festival many years ago. They were absolutely great live. They also stayed at the same hotel and we met them over breakfast the next morning. We were seated right next to John Doe and Exene. Very nice 'rock stars'. Enjoy the show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skian Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 GO!I saw them once in the strangest place. At Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, in a big tent, set up behind the Yodeler Bar in the parking lot.They rocked.That was back in 1995 or 96.I cant say for sure if it was the full original band. John Doe & Exene for sure (duh).They rocked!Considering the elevation there is 9000 ft they gave one hell of a performance.Big fan of More Fun In The New World, Under The Black Sun & Los Angeles. Not to forget The Knitters.Good stuff!Go!!!Everybody. Go!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
awatt Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Los Angeles, a great song. Could be an excellent show. A great concert back in the day.... could still be one today, though the band is now in their 50s, I bet. Let us know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4lackey Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Saw em 2 or 3 years ago. Fucking GREAT show. They still hit hard, fast, and precise! Might go see em again here in a coupla weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I saw them in 2002......it was a really fun show. Enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anodyne Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 if they weren't playing with rollinsbland, i'd likely be there. i really would hate to have to sit through hank rollins' stuff unless he stuck to 1992 and earlier material. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iarooster Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Interesting. John Doe's supposed to be playing in Des Moines on August 3. 'Spose he's going to fly from Vegas to DM and then to SLC. That can't be much of a moneymaker... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 Tonight's the night! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 holy shit. way better than my very high expectations. holy shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willkoman Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Haven'seen X in many years but I've seen John Doe lately. It will be fantastic. I might have to hit up the Boston show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jahilia Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 We were seated right next to John Doe and Exene. Very nice 'rock stars'. John Doe is awesome! He played at the cafe in the bookstore I was working at a couple of years ago (Johnny Hit & Run Pauline... acoustic!) and talked to two 14 year old boys until closing time. I think he even bought them coffee. Not a "rock star" at all...Have a great time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
miss jayne Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 I think the Rollins Band/X combo is a testament to a powerful time in rock history. I have seen both of these bands many times and can't say enough about how much fun you are in for. And if the Knitters tour make sure you see that too.....love Exene.Enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 holy shit. way better than my very high expectations. holy shit. Did Billy make eyes at you??? Glad you had a great time!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4lackey Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 My sister went Saturday. Said it was a great show. She told me Exene and Rollins had been great friends for a long time, and that Exene and Viggo Mortensen had named their kid Henry after him, which I did not know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 Did Billy make eyes at you??? Glad you had a great time!! Not at me, but I did see him staring down some people in the audience...I'm assuming young ladies. If he weren't Billy Zoom, he'd probably creep a lot of people out. Man, that guy can play though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Well this is disappointing: http://www.vanyaland.com/2014/05/29/lost-angeles-exene-cervenka-x-thinks-santa-barbara-shooting-massacre-hoax/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Wtf is up with Exene?? I've been a fan forever, but this is so out of whack. Another instance where its best not to know too much about your musical hero's politics, but I can't separate the 2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Maybe whatever meds you take when you have MS do a lot of damage to your brain's ability to fiunction rationally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 i guess the move to Texas wasn't an isolated moment of non-clarity. "The other reason I'm moving, if the creek don't rise, is that when I moved to California in 1976, Jerry Brown was governor. It was barefoot hippie girls, Hell's Angels on the Sunset Strip, East L.A. lowriders, the ocean and nature. It was this fabulous incredible place about freedom. Now when I think about California, I think of a liberal oppressive police state and regulations and taxes and fees. I'd rather go someplace and have my own little place out on the edge of town. I'm a country girl at heart. It makes me happy when I see people in Texas open-carrying. It makes me feel safe. I'm not even a gun owner, but I'd like to see a gun rack in every pickup truck, like my boyfriend had when I was fifteen years old in Florida. An armed society is a polite society." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Being a 15 yesar old girl in Florida. Case closed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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