John Smith Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 X March 19th @ the Metro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Noice.I saw them back in '93 and they were excellent. Both John and Exene still were in full voice.Is Billy back with them for this tour? It was Tony when I saw them, who is no slouch himself. But there's just something about seeing a band with their original lineup that makes it extra special. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 It's the original band. Billy Zoom is back in all his creepy leering glory. I saw them at the House of Blues in '06 and they were awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tangara Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'll be there. I believe it's their 31st anniversary tour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'll be there too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 It was great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lynch Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I am seeing them on Saturday at the Cabooze in Minneapolis. Should be a great show.Random fact - Henry Rollins ranks them in his Top 5 live acts of all time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Interesting. When I saw X for the first time in '06 Rollins was the opener. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 That tour came to my area, too. I still kick myself for not going, because it's not like X is going to come to upstate NY again anytime soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I was at the Metro show and have to say that it was a blast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lynch Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 The X show in the Cabooze on Saturday was a blast. They put on a very tight live set, and Johnny Zoom is fun to watch as a guitar player. He makes it seem just effortless, and is constantly smiling and winking at the crowd. It was a high energy show and the crowd loved it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmait Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 >Random fact - Henry Rollins ranks them in his Top 5 live acts of all time. Unfortunately the same can't be said of his interviewing skills, but I like his show and he books great guests. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 official site X Happy On Tour, But New Music Is 'Daunting'John DoeApril 03, 2008, 3:35 PM ETGary Graff, Detroit The current reunion of L.A. punk rock icons X may yield some new music, according to singer/bassist John Doe. "Exene (Cervenka) and I are talking about trying to write some X songs," Doe tells Billboard.com. "We're going to take it a step at a time, see how this (tour) goes, and if we're all enjoying ourselves and feeling creative, then we'll continue. We'll just have to do it when we have the time." Doe says that even though the band -- which also includes original guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer DJ Bonebrake -- sounds hot these days, the notion of new material, X's first since "Hey Zeus!" in 1993, is still intimidating. "It is a little bit of a daunting adventure," he acknowledges. "It's like, 'Alright, you've got to write X songs like you did 20 years ago, 30 years ago.' 'Huh?1' 'OK...let's see how this goes...' But I think if you direct whatever creativity you have towards a certain project, you'll come up with something. You just have to decide if it's good enough." Doe says X decided to mount a 31st anniversary tour this year partly because "it's the mirror reflection of 13, which is a number we've used over and over again," and partly -- or perhaps mostly -- because "we couldn't quite pull it off for the 30th anniversary. We wanted to have a little more planning." X is looking at a full year of touring both in North America and abroad. But Doe doesn't expect a new anthology or other archival releases beyond what's already available -- including expanded editions of the group's first six studio albums. "To have those around is great," Doe says. "Everyone is at risk of being forgotten, so the fact we have those re-released individual records with bonus tracks and a couple anthologies, that's enough." Doe says X has been recording some of the shows on the tour, and one of the group's South by Southwest appearances was broadcast by DirectTV, but there are no plans for a live release from the tour yet, either April 9Belly-UpSolana Beach CA April 10The Musicbox @ Henry Fonda TheatreLos Angeles CAw/ SKYBOMBERS April 11The Musicbox @ Henry Fonda TheatreLos Angeles CAw/ THE HEAD CAT April 12House Of BluesLas Vegas NV May 15Majestic TheatreDetroit MI May 16Bogart'sCincinnati OH May 17House Of BluesCleveland OH May 18Newport Music HallColumbus OH May 20Paradise Rock ClubBoston MA May 219:30 ClubWashington DC May 23Rex TheatrePittsburgh PA May 24The Fillmore New York @ Irving PlazaNYC NY May 27Cat's CradleCarrboro NC May 28Orange PeelAsheville NC May 29Variety PlayhouseAtlanta GA May 30Beta BarTallahassee FL May 31House Of BluesNew Orleans LA June 2La Zona RosaAustin TX June 3Warehouse LiveHouston TX June 6Santa Fe Brewing CompanySanta Fe NM June 7Rialto TheatreTucson AZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 If the St. Louis shows don't completely wipe me out, there's a chance I may stop to see them in Columbus on my way home. That's about the halfway point between here and there, and I'd really like to see them. Tallhassee's music scene has gotten so much better since I lived there. I had a great time while I was there, but I think I'd enjoy it even more now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Aren't these guys about as old the Rolling Stones?? LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Aren't these guys about as old the Rolling Stones?? LouieB Exene Cervenka (born Christine Cervenka February 1, 1956 - Illinois) John Doe (born John Nommensen Duchac on February 25, 1953 in Decatur, Illinois)Billy Zoom ( born Tyson Kindell on February 20, 1948, in Savanna, Illinois) Donald J. "DJ" Bonebrake ? (L.A.) Charles Robert "Charlie" Watts (born 2 June 1941) Sir Michael Phillip "Mick" Jagger (born July 26, 1943) Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943) Ronald David "Ronnie" Wood (born 1 June 1947 in Hillingdon, London) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4lackey Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Exene Cervenka (born Christine Cervenka February 1, 1956 - Illinois) John Doe (born John Nommensen Duchac on February 25, 1953 in Decatur, Illinois)Billy Zoom ( born Tyson Kindell on February 20, 1948, in Savanna, Illinois) Donald J. "DJ" Bonebrake ? (L.A.) Charles Robert "Charlie" Watts (born 2 June 1941) Sir Michael Phillip "Mick" Jagger (born July 26, 1943) Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943) Ronald David "Ronnie" Wood (born 1 June 1947 in Hillingdon, London)God, you're good. I wish I could hire you to work for me, but my benefits suck. I saw X a few years ago, and they were tight, loud and powerful. Seeing them again next month and I can't wait!!! Edit: Wait. Are you telling me Billy Zoom is 60???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I had no idea most of the band was from IL.... Very cool. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 God, you're good. I wish I could hire you to work for me, but my benefits suck. I saw X a few years ago, and they were tight, loud and powerful. Seeing them again next month and I can't wait!!! Edit: Wait. Are you telling me Billy Zoom is 60???? I still wonder why some people accept the ages of some bands/band members and not others. All of the photos of Exene on her website are old ones - which I also find interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I think all old bands are cool...unless they have gotten lame (literally and figuratively.) Although when I saw Dave Thomas of Pere Ubu and Rocket from the Tombs a few years ago he walked with a cane and was still cool. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I think all old bands are cool...unless they have gotten lame (literally and figuratively.) Although when I saw Dave Thomas of Pere Ubu and Rocket from the Tombs a few years ago he walked with a cane and was still cool. LouieB After watching some film on their (X that is) website - I'd say they don't sound all that great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 After watching some film on their (X that is) website - I'd say they don't sound all that great.Meanwhile the Rolling Stones have a movie out made with Martin Scorsese... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Meanwhile the Rolling Stones have a movie out made with Martin Scorsese... LouieB Yes, with a bunch of people who are the same age as some of their grandchildren! ha aha hahaha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouisvilleGreg Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Springsteen's rapidly approaching 60 and still hangs upside down on microphone stands and plays sets at least as long as Wilco, sometimes longer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Springsteen's rapidly approaching 60 and still hangs upside down on microphone stands and plays sets at least as long as Wilco, sometimes longer.Bruce and I are virtually the same age....all power to the Boss.... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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