Chez Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Van Morrison was, unsurprisingly, very impressive. Really tight band of great musicians, Van's voice was in top form (he can still belt it out) and a wide variety of his tunes from throughout his career. The highlight for me was "Ballerina" from Astral Weeks. It was great to share time and space in a beautiful room like the Chicago Theatre with a master of his craft, really glad I went. Oh yeah, after we walked in, I got in line for a beer and found $40 bucks.I lost $40 in the beer line at a Spoon show at the Chicago Theater a couple of years ago. I think you may have found my $! Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 ^You caaaant have it!^Because I spent it on delicious beeeer! Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I was interested, then thought I had a conflict so I never got tix, and now my night is freed up. Are you shooting?i am still waiting to hear... plenty of tickets being dumped for this one if you wanna make it. are you in teh Extra Ticket Situation fb group? if not i will add you,. Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 i am still waiting to hear... plenty of tickets being dumped for this one if you wanna make it. are you in teh Extra Ticket Situation fb group? if not i will add you,.Wow - thanks.Just looked on StubHub and tickets start at $7 ... Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Mojo Nixon/The Waco Brothers at the Blue Island Brewery. Should be a hoot. Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Mojo Nixon/The Waco Brothers at the Blue Island Brewery. Should be a hoot. This sounds like a blast! How was it? Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Hot Chip Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 This sounds like a blast! How was it? A fun night out. The Waco Brothers completely rocked --- a funny moment occurred when the mic's cut out and Jon and Dean mimed the lyrics as they were playing. First time seeing Mojo for me and he was everything that I figured he'd be. Sloppy guitar work, but a very entertaining. His tune, "Trump can suck my dick" (that he has been playing since 2016), caused a few 'fuck you's from the crowd and some left. I was wondering who they thought they were coming to see, if they were going to get that upset to leave. Mojo was hanging out the whole night with the crowd and stayed after the show to signed anything and talk to anyone. During the show, Mojo mentioned that he has not played the Chicago area in over 20 years. Blue Island also brewed their Mojo is My Co-Pilot for the show - very tasty. Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Mojo Nixon/The Waco Brothers at the Blue Island Brewery. Should be a hoot.After I saw your post, I tried to get tickets -- sold out. How were the Waco Brothers? Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 After I saw your post, I tried to get tickets -- sold out. How were the Waco Brothers? That stinks -- they had some tickets at the door. I am friends with one of the owners and probably could have gotten you in with no problem. There was plenty of space. I haven't seen the Waco Brothers play in a long while -- I forget how much they bring a punch. Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 That stinks -- they had some tickets at the door. I am friends with one of the owners and probably could have gotten you in with no problem. There was plenty of space. I haven't seen the Waco Brothers play in a long while -- I forget how much they bring a punch. Shoot. Waco Brothers are one of my favorites. Sorry I missed it (and, coincidently, I happened to be in Blue Island on Thursday). Link to post Share on other sites
Boss_Tweedy Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Cedric Burnside. Second time in just over two weeks. Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Last night my firm celebrated our 40th anniversary with a client event at City Winery with Barrence Whitfield and the Savages. Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Son Volt Neko Case! Malkmus solo. Jealous of all of you! Have fun and report back! Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Jealous of all of you! Have fun and report back!Good show. Jay seems in good spirits. They did caryitid easy and driving the view which were highlights for me. New stuff sounded good too. Also, one step closer to having my favorites Tupelo album fully signed just need Mike Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Jealous of all of you! Have fun and report back! Donna, Neko was great! She had a six piece band with her, and at a few points there was 5 guitars at the same time. But other times there was keyboards, pedal steel, and vocal harmonies. Fox Confessor was an important album for me in my college years so it was great to finally hear some of those songs live (alas, no Star Witness!!) and I was impressed with how well the Hell-On songs sounded next to them. My biggest thing of note was how strict the Burton Cummings Theatre was with cellphones. When they scanned your ticket they warned you no cellphone use at all unless you're in the lobby. Supposedly this came from Neko. During the first song of the opener a woman behind me had her phone out (not taking pictures) she was immediately escorted out and did not return. I imagine that was pretty disappointing! Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Donna, Neko was great! She had a six piece band with her, and at a few points there was 5 guitars at the same time. But other times there was keyboards, pedal steel, and vocal harmonies. Fox Confessor was an important album for me in my college years so it was great to finally hear some of those songs live (alas, no Star Witness!!) and I was impressed with how well the Hell-On songs sounded next to them. My biggest thing of note was how strict the Burton Cummings Theatre was with cellphones. When they scanned your ticket they warned you no cellphone use at all unless you're in the lobby. Supposedly this came from Neko. During the first song of the opener a woman behind me had her phone out (not taking pictures) she was immediately escorted out and did not return. I imagine that was pretty disappointing!Neko has been anti-phone for the last few tours now. she should open for Tool! Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 I like grabbing a few pics when the artist first gets on stage, especially if I'm close like I was last night but it's a fine tradeoff to not have idiots on their phones filming everything the whole time. I know I've brought this up before but I saw a guy film an entire Wilco concert on his iPad once. His iPad!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 I like grabbing a few pics when the artist first gets on stage, especially if I'm close like I was last night but it's a fine tradeoff to not have idiots on their phones filming everything the whole time. I know I've brought this up before but I saw a guy film an entire Wilco concert on his iPad once. His iPad!!!! yeah i think it's the sins of the few spoiling it for the greater majority. Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Good show. Jay seems in good spirits. They did caryitid easy and driving the view which were highlights for me. New stuff sounded good too. Also, one step closer to having my favorites Tupelo album fully signed just need Mike You'll have to search him out in Belleville I guess! Jay signed a UT cd for me once too. Held my drink and everything! He was sweet. Glad to hear he's enjoying himself onstage. Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Donna, Neko was great! She had a six piece band with her, and at a few points there was 5 guitars at the same time. But other times there was keyboards, pedal steel, and vocal harmonies. Fox Confessor was an important album for me in my college years so it was great to finally hear some of those songs live (alas, no Star Witness!!) and I was impressed with how well the Hell-On songs sounded next to them. My biggest thing of note was how strict the Burton Cummings Theatre was with cellphones. When they scanned your ticket they warned you no cellphone use at all unless you're in the lobby. Supposedly this came from Neko. During the first song of the opener a woman behind me had her phone out (not taking pictures) she was immediately escorted out and did not return. I imagine that was pretty disappointing! Wow, that is strict! Too bad some folks get so blatant and obnoxious with their cell phones that everyone else gets penalized for it. But I can understand it from the artist's point of view. Sounds like Neko gave you a Hell-On of a performance! Link to post Share on other sites
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