DrNo Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I got to see Beck play a club show last night for $12. Here's something I wrote for my paper's blog. Follow the link for the setlist. Did anyone else know Giovanni Ribisi could play guitar? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Giovanni played guitar on the 99 Red Balloons cover by "Van Nuys" on the My Name Is Early Soundtrack, along w/ Jason Lee, Dave Lombardo, and some other guy is there a site to check where Beck has been announcing these shows? beck.com? i know he did one in DC over the weekend and my friend didn't get in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thejokeexplained Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I got to see Beck play a club show last night for $12. Here's something I wrote for my paper's blog. Follow the link for the setlist. Did anyone else know Giovanni Ribisi could play guitar? What!!! that's my stompin' grounds for gigs! where in the world did you hear about that and how much notice did you get for it?I feel sick to my stomach for not being there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrNo Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 What!!! that's my stompin' grounds for gigs! where in the world did you hear about that and how much notice did you get for it?I feel sick to my stomach for not being there! I found out at work Tuesday afternoon just as tickets went on sale. They were sold out an hour or so later. I think he's announcing these secret gigs on his website, as there were quite a few people there who'd driven in from out of town. He said they just decided to book a few club shows on their way back to LA from NYC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thejokeexplained Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Thanks for the info good Dr. but please tell me the puppets weren't there... When i saw them back in June i thought it one of the most unique and original idea i have seen in rock.I loved the Nokia show and that show full blown at the tea room with me and my wife not in attendance would be just too much. I already have to go home this evening and break the bad news to the wife that we missed this gig. She is the bigger Beck fan but who expects me to keep an eye on our live music world... Did you see anyone taping? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thejokeexplained Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 life is sometimes not fair! read this shit... http://gorillavsbear.blogspot.com/2006/11/...-in-dallas.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 he's been doing the puppet thing for a year or more Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thejokeexplained Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 he's been doing the puppet thing for a year or more from info from that blog link if he didn't have his own gear i'm sure the puppets stayed home.Cool wardrobe from the band though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hodie Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 is there a site to check where Beck has been announcing these shows? beck.com? i know he did one in DC over the weekend and my friend didn't get in.Yeah, he played the tiny back room of the Black Cat in DC. It sounded like it was amazing -- some details if you care to read them I didn't get the impression that it was posted on his site, rather that it was a controlled leak by way of some local blogs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrNo Posted November 3, 2006 Author Share Posted November 3, 2006 Thanks for the info good Dr. but please tell me the puppets weren't there... When i saw them back in June i thought it one of the most unique and original idea i have seen in rock.I loved the Nokia show and that show full blown at the tea room with me and my wife not in attendance would be just too much. I already have to go home this evening and break the bad news to the wife that we missed this gig. She is the bigger Beck fan but who expects me to keep an eye on our live music world... Did you see anyone taping? No puppets. According to one puppeteer's blog, the SNL gig was their last appearance with Beck, at least for the time being. Finally, the puppeteers are blogging! It's like when the punk rockers took acid... I didn't see anyone taping, unfortunately, but it's possible someone did. If I find anything I'll post a link... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayacoop Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I found out at work Tuesday afternoon just as tickets went on sale. They were sold out an hour or so later. I think he's announcing these secret gigs on his website, as there were quite a few people there who'd driven in from out of town. He said they just decided to book a few club shows on their way back to LA from NYC. Same with the Halloween show in Atlanta. Found out about midday Monday. Sold out almost immediately. Fantastic show. Small room (the Loft). $12. Band and much of crowd in costume. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hodie Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Here's a fairly fun article about how the surprise show happened, and how the word got out, in DC anyway: An October Surprise -- Did bloggers "ruin" Beck's secret? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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