What Light? Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 this will probably get flamed up bigtime but oh well................went to a free concert on friday downtown where I live.............and the Gin Blossoms were playing...........I had not seen them or heard of them in years.........I went to this show on purpose...........this was a very important band of mine years and years ago.............one that died when all the bands from that era did around the time grunge got too big...........they were amazing and put on quite a show...........met Robin Wilson(the lead singer) after the show and talked with him a bit...........he is a great guy and the fact he has been touring for 75 straight days at that point...............they did a great job............their album New Miserable Experience I still love to this date.............anyway thought I would give them a plug...........for a very good early nineties band that are all around good guys..........their new album(came out a year ago called Major Lodge Victory) is not half bad...........considering they lost their songwriting genius to suicide so many years ago............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Kinsley Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 The only thing here that will get you flamed is the excessive use of ellipses. I fell off the GB bandwagon after seeing them open for REM years ago and in between songs the lead singer was complaining about how little they got paid for the gig. Left a rather bad taste in my mouth. Glad to hear that he seems to have made the proper attitude adjustments. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I once seen a triple bill at Deer Creek: Spin Doctors, Gin Blossoms & Cracker. For 10 bucks. Cracker OWNED the show imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chendizzle Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Spin Doctors are my early 90s band of choice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anodyne Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 gin blossoms were like a poor man's toad the wet sprocket. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
What Light? Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 The only thing here that will get you flamed is the excessive use of ellipses. and in between songs the lead singer was complaining about how little they got paid for the gig. Left a rather bad taste in my mouth. guess they have been touring the last 2-3 years doing free concerts...........granted someone is paying them..............but it is a big difference from their 90's success I am sure........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 i really love the popular gin blossoms songs & when they're on the radio i turn'em up. good stuff imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 They have a couple really catchy songs that I like hearing every 5 years or so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I have enjoyed seeing Gin Blossoms, Toad, Spin Doctors, Blues Traveler live recently THERE I SAID IT! I have seene each of these in the past 3 years and it is fun to go down memory lane. They all still put on a good live show. Toad The Wet Sprocket are too good to lump into the nostalga act as Glen Phillips is a brilliant song writter and still puts out great material. The others are still fun and worth a few bucks for a night of fun out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
What Light? Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 yeah a free concert..........with cheap beer .............. yeah I could be listening to about anyone..........but the fact the band was so nice and hung out with their fans afterword was real cool............they are very grounded now and down to earth..........for good reason...........anyway..............good times Quote Link to post Share on other sites
What Light? Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 What is everyone's favorite song by the Gin Blossoms? this should be interesting.............could be a lot of looking up of songs............. mine is As Long As It Matters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I like Day Job and Until I Fall Away Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 they're playing the palatine street fest, 5 minutes from my house. think i'm going to catch Freddy Jones Band the night before instead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 My favorite Gin Blossoms song is "Til I Hear It From You". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 My favorite Gin Blossoms song is "Til I Hear It From You". I can't think of one I like better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 my favorite gin blossoms song is Harder Now That Its Over by Ryan Adams. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
What Light? Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 my favorite gin blossoms song is Harder Now That Its Over by Ryan Adams. *sound of crickets chirping in the background* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 in 1992, I saw the Gin Blossoms open for Toad the Wet Sprocket. they tossed dinosaur trading cards into the crowd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 freddy jones band! wow. i haven't heard them in like 12 years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barbarino Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Hold me down Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Just last night I was remarking on how much I love that "Hey Jealousy" song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I know, I know. I can't help it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
What Light? Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 I know, I know. I can't help it. to each is own................I prefer to think of this good band from the 90's like this.............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 yeah.......I ....... was ...........just .............................bustin'..chops Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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