The New Pornographers (18Jun10, Boston MA)

[tinnitus photography]

pretty good show. always nice to catch the full lineup, as Dan and Neko bring a considerable amount w/ them.

 

review/photos:

http://www.prefixmag.com/photos/the-new-pornographers-the-dodos-the-dutchess-and-t/

[Moss]

As usual, great pictures. Great shot of the shoes. I love me some Neko.

[tinnitus photography]

thanks! it was a bit of a drag that they wouldn't let us shoot from outside the barricade...trying to get a shot of all 8 band members in one image is a bit daunting when you are 2 feet away from them. i can't understand why they wouldn't let us just run up to the 3rd balcony and take 10 seconds to get a shot...

 

at least it wasn't a lockdown like last night's Danzig show. i'd been told that Glenn was not issuing any photo passes for the entire tour so i didn't go, but a friend said he got hassled and almost kicked out by security for taking a photo from ~70' away w/ his phone...apparently Glenn had threatened to leave the stage and abort the show if he saw anyone taking photos.

[Moss]

Wow, didn't know Danzig was that touchy. Don't think I would want to piss him off though.

[MattZ]

great shots, tp. thanks for posting!

And I agree. It's not the NP without Neko/Bejar.

[double A-ron]

thanks! it was a bit of a drag that they wouldn't let us shoot from outside the barricade...trying to get a shot of all 8 band members in one image is a bit daunting when you are 2 feet away from them. i can't understand why they wouldn't let us just run up to the 3rd balcony and take 10 seconds to get a shot...

 

at least it wasn't a lockdown like last night's Danzig show. i'd been told that Glenn was not issuing any photo passes for the entire tour so i didn't go, but a friend said he got hassled and almost kicked out by security for taking a photo from ~70' away w/ his phone...apparently Glenn had threatened to leave the stage and abort the show if he saw anyone taking photos.

 

 

Great shots T! Is the HOB worth seeing a show there? I haven't been yet, but like all HOBs, they are booking the shit out of the place. Many of my favorite acts play there now as opposed to the Middle East, Roxy or Paradise.

[tinnitus photography]

HoB isn't bad, but it depends on how tall you are and when you get there. i personally like to stand up on the right side, at the rail (lansdowne st side). if you get there early enough you can get a great vantage from up front, but then getting a beer or going to the restrooms can be a pain w/ a sold out show.

 

the 2nd level is useless unless you are right at the rail, or are very tall. the 3rd is good (esp the seats in the center) but i think those are VIP (actually not sure how they work).

 

The old Roxy (now called Royale) is booking more shows, since Bowery Present took over booking of that space. should be good competition for HoB.

[Oil Can Boyd]

And the Paradise is going to be closed for renovations for most of the summer. I would guess most of the shows that would go there will end up split between the Middle East and the Royale. I am curious to see what they are going to do to the Paradise ...

[tinnitus photography]

from what i've heard they can't move the damn poles as they are load-bearing. i think the plan is to shift the stage a few feet in the Comm Ave direciton so the pole isn't directly in teh center.

 

they are gonna rework the back stage area too, and move the ticket office. not sure if any of the balconies are gonna be reworked but i would imagine the answer is yes.