TheSunCaughtFire Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I'm technically challenged and I also have a lousy memory, but here is a shot (hopefully) of the setlist from last night's show. The order of the songs was not as listed and they didn't play Whole Love or Airplane, but did play Passenger Side, ITMWLY...maybe one more...(I'll Sing It? - don't quote me). No encores at this festival (they didn't close). I thought it was a fun, loose show with lots of joking with the crowd. I think Jeff spotted some people "singing along" with the new material (kind of hard to do since the record isn't out) yet and he made a wise crack to the effect that everyone should feel free to make up the lyrics as they went along because he might be able to use them (for free). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 this review is (fill in the blank): http://arts.nationalpost.com/2014/07/07/concert-review-toronto-urban-roots-festival-sees-neutral-milk-hotel-july-talk-jeff-tweedy-turn-in-memorable-sets/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Tatlock Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 . . . Funny . . . but not necessarily in a good way or . . . written by an eleven year old . . . read like a 'what I did in my holidays' story for a school task Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 this review is (fill in the blank): http://arts.nationalpost.com/2014/07/07/concert-review-toronto-urban-roots-festival-sees-neutral-milk-hotel-july-talk-jeff-tweedy-turn-in-memorable-sets/ How does someone writing for a major publication get away with "where you believe everything what he says." Also "the American Thom York"? That could maybe be a productive analogy if you unpack it for five or six paragraphs, but otherwise why freaking bother? I think it was ol' Bill Shakespeare who said "Comparisons are odious." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobfrombob Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 "How nice is it to see the younger generation playing the festival circuit." Is this supposed to be a parody? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 other than a complete shit show, i'm not sure what it's supposed to be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Read the comments section. It's unbelievably, savagely funny. Here's my favorite so far: Dear Mom and Dad, I wented to the concert show and had so much fun I even drankded a beers and there was a lady played guitar and sanged goodand even a gypsy romas and can I get my lowance early so I can buy a record okay good night love your son Ben. PS I wish more bands shuld ware hats Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilcoexaminer Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 Anybody have the complete setlist? Trying to put it together from that above pic and all... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheSunCaughtFire Posted July 8, 2014 Author Share Posted July 8, 2014 It's hard to comprehend this being published in the National Post - unreal. That said, a bunch of us waiting to move up front after the photographers were ushered out after the first 3 songs wondered about just what the criteria were for getting media wristbands...I swear there were "photographers" there who looked like they were 16 using iPhones for their photo shoot. I guess personal blogs count! The NP review is pathetic - they didn't even use a photo from the event! The festival is in its infancy, but I thought it was well organized and I would definitely go again. For a better sense of what it's about, check this article: http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/07/toronto-urban-roots-festival-has-it-all-figured-out/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Thanks for that review. Wow. It got even better when I found that it is an edited version. The unedited version is in the comments section. It isn't much different. The only logical answer is that Ben Kaplan utilized the National Post's casting couch to earn a byline. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 It's hard to comprehend this being published in the National Post - unreal. That said, a bunch of us waiting to move up front after the photographers were ushered out after the first 3 songs wondered about just what the criteria were for getting media wristbands...I swear there were "photographers" there who looked like they were 16 using iPhones for their photo shoot. I guess personal blogs count! The NP review is pathetic - they didn't even use a photo from the event! This is what free web content looks like. I have a well-paying primary job. I could never begin to eke out a living via writing and photography. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bböp Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 This is what free web content looks like. I have a well-paying primary job. I could never begin to eke out a living via writing and photography.Not to completely hijack this thread, but yeah this is the problem nowadays. People expect quality journalism, but aren't willing to pay for it. And the advent of blogs and phone photography has made any jackass think they're qualified to be a journalist (or at least do a decent job of reporting/reviewing). Signed, Somewhat Bitter Ex-Journalist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sandoz Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 That's is the craziest review I've ever read. Here is Ben's profile. Even his profile is in dire need of an editor!--- "I was born in Brooklyn, New York and married a wonderful Canadian Greek girl. I moved to Toronto to make that happen, and have increasingly become used to inferior rye bread. I write about running and music and general lifestyle stories, and enjoy Sunday nights with The Beauties at the Dakota Tavern, although with a little girl on the way who knows how long that will last for. You can find me on Twitter at Twitter.com/KapBenjamin and our running page on Facebook at Facebook.com/NationalPostRunning." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turnips Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 lol I know the Canadian Greek girl he married, actually dated her for a short while back in University. Her husband can't write apparently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redstripe Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 lol I know the Canadian Greek girl he married, actually dated her for a short while back in University. Her husband can't write apparently. this was an unexpected development. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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