jff Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Together again! Hey, is Jane's last album ( the Escape Artist or whatever) worth a listen? Well, judging by the new songs Jane's played, the new album is not good. I was disappointed that they seemed to be going through the motions. Not so much Stephen Perkins (he always plays with passion and energy), but the rest of the band felt like they were pretending to be Jane's Addiction. It was faker than the Fillipino Steve Perry soundalike singing for Journey (nothing against him, he was actually quite good). We got to see Phoenix at the festival, too, and they were good fun. I didn't really know of them, so that was a nice surprise. Also, Mowglis, who sound like music made specifically for TV commercials. Like a low rent Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, who I do not like. Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Going to see Sigur Ros tonight right here in lil' ol' Norfolk. I'm going purely on the strength of other peoples' recommendations. I have almost no idea what to expect. HOWEVER, what I do expect is that this will be just a bit different from tomorrow night in Richmond, 2 hours up the road: my first time seeing Son Volt! How's that for a weird one-two punch? Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Playing an open mic tonight at Fitzgerald's tonight, if that counts. Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Going to see Sigur Ros tonight right here in lil' ol' Norfolk. I'm going purely on the strength of other peoples' recommendations. I have almost no idea what to expect. HOWEVER, what I do expect is that this will be just a bit different from tomorrow night in Richmond, 2 hours up the road: my first time seeing Son Volt! How's that for a weird one-two punch?Want to hear your reviews for both...Just saw Sigur in Philly..Jonsi's live voice and tone on guitar is bonkers.. Link to post Share on other sites
Tweedling Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 North Mississippi Allstars Columbia MO Link to post Share on other sites
Magnetized Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Want to hear your reviews for both...Just saw Sigur in Philly..Jonsi's live voice and tone on guitar is bonkers.. I don't know that I'm going to find time to post a full review about Sigur Ros, but it was all kinds of amazing!! It's weird to have that much emotion conveyed simply through the sound of Jonsi's voice and the music that you actually don't miss having intelligible lyrics. It felt like they were taking us on a journey from spacy sounds to driving, rhythmic songs that felt as propulsive as some Wilco songs, back to ethereal beauty. There were moments that I practically felt like I was levitating! And it was just a beautiful show to watch--there were (I think) 11 people onstage and the lighting and staging was totally arresting visually. I still am not sure I would love listening to them on record, but I would never miss seeing them in concert. Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I don't know that I'm going to find time to post a full review about Sigur Ros, but it was all kinds of amazing!! It's weird to have that much emotion conveyed simply through the sound of Jonsi's voice and the music that you actually don't miss having intelligible lyrics. It felt like they were taking us on a journey from spacy sounds to driving, rhythmic songs that felt as propulsive as some Wilco songs, back to ethereal beauty. There were moments that I practically felt like I was levitating! And it was just a beautiful show to watch--there were (I think) 11 people onstage and the lighting and staging was totally arresting visually. I still am not sure I would love listening to them on record, but I would never miss seeing them in concert.Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it! If you do decide to delve into their albums get ageatis () or takk and turn it up loud or wear headphones! It's is wonderful! Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 blowing off a free ticket for Superchunk tonight. Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 The Feelies! Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 The Feelies!In Boston? Where? Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 The Sinclair...rescheduled show Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 The Feelies! Tell them I said they need to come to Atlanta. Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Tell them I said they need to come to Atlanta.Will do. Drummer Stanley Demeski is funny about requests like that both on his facebook page and the band's page. He used to respond by saying they were still looking at touring plans, hoping to get around, etc. More recently he has been pretty emphatic that their future touring is pretty much limited to the northeast. Apparently someone in the band doesn't fly anymore ... Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Atoms for peace Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 The Sinclair...rescheduled showCrap, missed it. Really like that venue also, good room for music. Link to post Share on other sites
twoshedsjackson Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Blitzen Trapper in Hartford, CT. Link to post Share on other sites
RaspberryJam Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Blitzen Trapper in Hartford for me as well. Link to post Share on other sites
twoshedsjackson Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Blitzen Trapper were fantastic. Also, I'd advise anyone attending the Boston show tonight to arrive early enough to see the opening band - Phox. They're really good. Link to post Share on other sites
RaspberryJam Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I really liked Phox as well, pretty much a 180 degree difference from Blitzen Trapper's style. I was tired though, BT didn't go on until 11:15! I'm getting too old for this shit. Arch St must not have a backstage area, because both bands were hanging around the patio before and after the show. Link to post Share on other sites
twoshedsjackson Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I really liked Phox as well, pretty much a 180 degree difference from Blitzen Trapper's style. I was tired though, BT didn't go on until 11:15! I'm getting too old for this shit. Arch St must not have a backstage area, because both bands were hanging around the patio before and after the show.Yeah, it was a late night for sure. Got to bed around 3am, which wouldn't have been so bad if my kids didn 't wake me up at 6am. Worth it for such an excellent show, though. Link to post Share on other sites
RaspberryJam Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Yeah, it was a late night for sure. Got to bed around 3am, which wouldn't have been so bad if my kids didn 't wake me up at 6am. Worth it for such an excellent show, though.Ditto. Then soccer games. Brutal. Link to post Share on other sites
Cold as Gasoline Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Glad to hear Blitzen Trapper were good. I am seeing them next week! Saw Phox at the Mile of Music festival in Wisconsin a month or so ago, and really really liked their sound. The lead singer is something special. She has a subtle delivery that is rare in these melisma-riddled days. Link to post Share on other sites
twoshedsjackson Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Glad to hear Blitzen Trapper were good. I am seeing them next week! Saw Phox at the Mile of Music festival in Wisconsin a month or so ago, and really really liked their sound. The lead singer is something special. She has a subtle delivery that is rare in these melisma-riddled days.Definitely. Her voice is amazing. Great control, too. Hard not to like that band. Link to post Share on other sites
knotgreen Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Definitely. Her voice is amazing. Great control, too. Hard not to like that band. Great voice, but they need to work on their live show. Boston's set was lacking momentum; the stage banter was cringeworthy at times. I did get both of their CDs though, I'm excited to give them a listen. BT were great. I'm getting over a cold and wasn't able to muster the strength to stay for the entire show. I'm not sure why they were booked for a 10:15 start on a Sunday night. Royale was empty, it was a bit embarrassing. A better venue and a different time slot and there would've been a more impressive turnout. Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 they had to go up against the Pats and Breaking Bad. plus, that's a big room for them regardless. Link to post Share on other sites
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