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I'm seeing the Residents in early february, really looking forwards to that :) It's the Dog Stab tour where I think they will play the entirety of Duck Stab? I'm a little uncertain, but pretty sure it's gonna be great.
In March, we're seeing the Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit concert by London Philharmonic & Symphonic Film Orchestra. It's in the middle of the day and close by, so we can bring our 6 (then 7) year old. I'm just hoping she enjoys it and that we'll get to watch the whole thing :coldsweat:
Quote from: Guybrush on Jan 16, 2023, 08:50 AMI'm seeing the Residents in early february, really looking forwards to that :) It's the Dog Stab tour where I think they will play the entirety of Duck Stab? I'm a little uncertain, but pretty sure it's gonna be great.
I've seen The Residents on about 7 different tours going back to their 1989 'Cube-E' tour. They stopped doing the elaborate stage setups several years ago and now put on a much more minimalist show visually. Still worth seeing them perform live if you're a fan.
I'm going to see Duster in a couple months. I don't really know them that well, but a friend wants to go I haven't been to a show in almost exactly three years so I bought a ticket.
Quote from: Psy-Fi on Jan 17, 2023, 05:11 PMI've seen The Residents on about 7 different tours going back to their 1989 'Cube-E' tour. They stopped doing the elaborate stage setups several years ago and now put on a much more minimalist show visually. Still worth seeing them perform live if you're a fan.
Cool :) I'm a fan of their early period at least, so them playing songs from Duck Stab sounds like something I gotta see.
Quote from: Janszoon on Jan 20, 2023, 06:15 AMI'm going to see Duster in a couple months. I don't really know them that well, but a friend wants to go I haven't been to a show in almost exactly three years so I bought a ticket.
Don't think I've heard of Duster at all. That's great, though :) I know I've spent far too much time inside since the start of the pandemic. I'm a social recluse now.
Quote from: Janszoon on Jan 20, 2023, 06:15 AMI haven't been to a show in almost exactly three years
Same here. The last show I saw was Savoy Brown (R.I.P. Kim Simmonds) in December of 2019. Then COVID 19 hit and I haven't been to a show since.
I've been to and played some shows at small venues and a festival, but nothing with an audience of, like, hundreds.
Quote from: Psy-Fi on Jan 20, 2023, 02:00 PMSame here. The last show I saw was Savoy Brown (R.I.P. Kim Simmonds) in December of 2019. Then COVID 19 hit and I haven't been to a show since.
My last one was Heilung in January of 2020. I had to travel to NYC for that one and it was really great show, so at least I had a nice big experience before everything got derailed.
With the summer upon us, this means local bars, cafes and town squares etc. will be buzzing again with live music. The below was a concert in 2020 at my local village bar by a lake in SW France. Memorable because it was during a temporary lifting of covid restrictions so everybody was like "hey it's time to partyy!" I love this atmosphere on Friday and Saturday nights where locals and tourists mix. (I used to be a Brit tourist before being 'adopted' 20 years ago and living here ever since).
These guys are from the city of Toulouse and play a mix of jazz, swing, classical, but that night they decided to do some electro improv. Thanks to funding from various associations (which is still not enough), it helps attract good bands to small venues.
Definitely looking forward this summer to going to a few more of these.
Just to add that on 3 August this band Zibeline will be playing at the local lake bar. It will be like the circus rolling into town. I'll try to get everyone down there.
I've grown to really like these type of bands. Rhythm section holding it down whilst the rest of them go off on one. Nice.
Went to see ZDRAVEÏ this evening at the lake bar. They are a local Toulouse band with a Bulgarian influence. I liked the fact that instead of a bass guitar they had a bass saxophone.
ZDRAVEÏ - Clip 1
ZDRAVEÏ - Clip 2
@Lexi Darling and
@jimmy jazz ...
Guess who's going to see Oasis next year in New Jersey? 8)
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Probably the most expensive concert ticket I've ever purchased at over $200. Will hopefully be the most expensive concert ticket I ever purchase. :laughing: But I am going with my brother, and since we've both grown up on their music together, it's going to absolutely be a special moment...which may be soured if Noel has full control over the setlist and decides to omit playing anything from
Be Here Now...if that happens, I'll regret that I didn't pay more so I could be closer to the stage to heckle him about how much of a useless wanker he is. :laughing:
Quote from: SGR on Oct 25, 2024, 06:03 PM@Lexi Darling and @jimmy jazz ...
Guess who's going to see Oasis next year in New Jersey? 8)
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Probably the most expensive concert ticket I've ever purchased at over $200. Will hopefully be the most expensive concert ticket I ever purchase. :laughing: But I am going with my brother, and since we've both grown up on their music together, it's going to absolutely be a special moment...which may be soured if Noel has full control over the setlist and decides to omit playing anything from Be Here Now...if that happens, I'll regret that I didn't pay more so I could be closer to the stage to heckle him about how much of a useless wanker he is. :laughing:
To be fair, it would probably behoove him to not include songs from that album if they want to finish the show in a timely manner, considering all of those songs are like 6+ minutes long. :laughing:
I hope you two have a wonderful time!
Quote from: SGR on Oct 25, 2024, 06:03 PM@Lexi Darling and @jimmy jazz ...
Guess who's going to see Oasis next year in New Jersey? 8)
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Probably the most expensive concert ticket I've ever purchased at over $200. Will hopefully be the most expensive concert ticket I ever purchase. :laughing: But I am going with my brother, and since we've both grown up on their music together, it's going to absolutely be a special moment...which may be soured if Noel has full control over the setlist and decides to omit playing anything from Be Here Now...if that happens, I'll regret that I didn't pay more so I could be closer to the stage to heckle him about how much of a useless wanker he is. :laughing:
Make sure you look the part mate.
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^ Just ask your barber for the Paul Weller haircut aka 'the Wellend'
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And don't forget to practice your walk!
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BTW you must wear that parka even if its middle of summer and blazing hot.
Quote from: Lexi Darling on Oct 25, 2024, 07:13 PMTo be fair, it would probably behoove him to not include songs from that album if they want to finish the show in a timely manner, considering all of those songs are like 6+ minutes long. :laughing:
I hope you two have a wonderful time!
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Thanks Lexi!
I can take or leave "D'You Know What I Mean?", but if it's played, I want it to be either the opener for the main set or the opener for the encore. Now's as good a time as any to admit that I've already come up with my tentative 'ideal setlist' for my Oasis concert, I say tentative because I could still move some things around and take out this song for that song, etc. I'm not convinced the placement of "Talk Tonight" is right in terms of the momentum of the energy and the shift that would be. But the constraint I set for coming up with this hypothetical setlist is 12 songs for the main set, and 4 for the encore - I know, I know, I'm probably dreaming: :laughing:
Main set
1. Rock N Roll Star
2. The Shock of the Lightning
3. Talk Tonight
4. Live Forever
5. The Girl in the Dirty Shirt
6. Morning Glory
7. Stand By Me
8. Wonderwall
9. Don't Look Back In Anger
10. Stay Young
11. Slide Away
12. I'm Outta Time
Encore
1. Acquiesce
2. Whatever
3. Don't Go Away
4. Champagne Supernova
Quote from: jimmy jazz on Oct 25, 2024, 08:16 PMMake sure you look the part mate.
And don't forget to practice your walk!
BTW you must wear that parka even if its middle of summer and blazing hot.
At the very least, I already have a parka that's ready to go!
It's gonna be biblical, mate! I'm gonna get drunk and prove to Oasis that us Americans can be proper knobheads too! :laughing:
Quote from: SGR on Oct 25, 2024, 10:10 PMAt the very least, I already have a parka that's ready to go!
It's gonna be biblical, mate! I'm gonna get drunk and prove to Oasis that us Americans can be proper knobheads too! :laughing:
Reckon the American ones will be better than here as far as the crowd goes.
Quote from: jimmy jazz on Oct 25, 2024, 11:40 PMReckon the American ones will be better than here as far as the crowd goes.
Really? What do you mean by that? Surely the crowds will be bigger on your side of the pond.
EDIT: Nevermind, I'm guessing you mean your knobheads are worse than our knobheads. :laughing:
Quote from: SGR on Oct 26, 2024, 12:24 AMReally? What do you mean by that? Surely the crowds will be bigger on your side of the pond.
EDIT: Nevermind, I'm guessing you mean your knobheads are worse than our knobheads. :laughing:
This is exactly what I meant yes. It's going to be full of bellends.
imaa go see soulfly and crowbar..with like 3 other bands this week love both bands esp crowbar slow n heavy !!!
Next week I'm going to see Coheed and Cambria in a small venue/brewery.
I'm going to see Wormrot in April!
Tix in hand for The Bouncing Souls and Alice Cooper. Tentative plans to see Ace Monroe, Amyl And The Sniffers, Screeching Weasel. On my radar...Todd Rundgren, Dead Boys, Neil Young, The Offspring...
Well...I waited too long to buy tix for Amyl and The Sniffers. I honestly did not think they would sell out a venue with a capacity of 2000. Sooo...I went the aftermarket route and paid what amounts to + $30 for each of the three tickets. The pain was momentary, I'm stoked to see the up-and-coming punks from Australia.
May 17th - Kendrick Lamar/SZA
Aug 9th - Lady Gaga
Pit Pass bought for Sparks in Cleveland this September. Woohoo!
Quote from: Buckeye Randy on Apr 08, 2025, 07:19 PMPit Pass bought for Sparks in Cleveland this September. Woohoo!
I saw Sparks many many years ago. Was able to go back stage and meet them. It was awesome. They put on a really good show.
going to a rave on friday to celebrate my birthday, warehouse shit. it won't be my bday but it's celebratin time. lets fuckin do ittt
My 2025 concert calendar has started slower than normal but I now have tix bought for five upcoming shows plus one later this week.
The Bouncing Souls - Pit passes at The Agora in Cleveland. Going with a co-worker and not sure who will use my spare ticket. The first concert in a very long time that doesn't involve a family member.
Amyl And The Sniffers - My first time seeing the Aussie punks in another show at The Agora. Always a good time with my boys.
Alice Cooper - Road trip to Erie, PA. to see the shock rocker from the 7th row. I think it'll be my 5th time and Mrs. Buckeye's 6th time for Alice.
Pat Travers Band - Looking forward to enjoying the historic and beautiful Robins Theatre from the front row. This will be our third time seeing Pat in the last three years but this one dovetails into an extended weekend that includes a hotel stay followed by family fun at a Medieval Faire.
Sparks - First time in Cleveland since 1982! Pit Pass purchased and I am doing this one solo but I'm 100% positive I'll bump into some people I know from Sparks' website.
Late edition: Elvis Costello tix going on sale this week! Woohoo! It's a tour featuring early material ('77-'86).
I suppose my age shows with 2/3s of the acts having their biggest success in the '70's. Still, it's a well rounded mix of music.
Anybody going to Riot Fest 2025? Any thoughts on the line-up? An eclectic collection heavy on but not exclusive to punk.
https://riotfest.org/chicago/tickets/
Will be seeing these bands/ensembles in the next few months ........... :)
Dillinger Escape Plan
Car Bomb
Animals as Leaders
You Am I
Testament
WA Symphony Orchestra
Might see Opeth in November but not sure atm.
Quote from: Buckeye Randy on Apr 26, 2025, 01:15 PMAnybody going to Riot Fest 2025? Any thoughts on the line-up? An eclectic collection heavy on but not exclusive to punk.
https://riotfest.org/chicago/tickets/
Im down here in OZ so I wont be going, but looking at that list The Beach Boys being on the bill is a bit odd. Not to say I wouldn't want to see them because I definitely would.
Who: The Bouncing Souls
Where: The Agora (Cleveland, OH)
When: April 26, 2025
My first show of the year is the third show of the 2025 Bouncing Souls tour titled, 'EAST COAST F#CK YOU!'. The title of the tour sets an enthusiastic tone for the evening but the title also casts doubts of coming home with a T-shirt from the merch table. "Hey, look at Grandpa's shirt" (giggle). T-shirt or no T-shirt this evening, I'm stoked.
I've been a casual fan of The Bouncing Souls for over 25 years. It started when Akron's punk show on public radio would play track's from '99's 'Hopeless Romantic' (shout out to Ron and Ed!). My fandom grew with the purchase of 2003's 'Anchors Aweigh' and continued as I bought others over the years. Since first being introduced, I've seen the band three times and all have been memorable from festival opener to club headliner. High energy by band and crowd.
This evening also promises to be memorable but for a completely different reason. It's the first show I've gone to with a non family member in over 15 years. Either I've been in a terrible rut or I've been happy with status quo. Regardless, I'm looking forward to an evening of fun with a co-worker and fellow lover of punk...though my junior by more years than I care to mention! The age difference is actually cool because it just adds to our collective knowledge.
The Bouncing Souls formed in 1989 and still include three original members. Greg Attonito on vocals, Pete Steinkopf on guitar and Bryan Kienlen on bass. The newbie is drummer George Rabelo (Hot Water Music) has been on board since 2013. The band has 12 releases since 1994 with five being on the famed Epitaph label. Solid credentials for a band with one foot in retro and the other foot planted firmly in being a viable force on the current music scene.
We arrived early to The Agora and took our place in a line that stretched down the sidewalk of Euclid Avenue. We 'enjoyed' the unseasonably frigid temps while waiting for doors to open as the line grew from tens of people to hundreds.
The Agora has been a part of Cleveland rock and roll for over 50 years and has resided at three locations. The current location (since 1986) on Euclid Avenue was built in 1913 and retains much of the ornate architecture even as it has changed ownership over the years. The building in an earlier life was home of the WHK radio studios and auditorium. It was there in 1951 that Cleveland disc jockey Allen Freed first coined the phrase "Rock-and-Roll". That adds a little historical significance as you get a wrist band and pass through the metal detectors. The venue is versatile as it can be changed from an entirely seated 2000 seat venue to GA venue with no seating other than in the balcony. On this evening, it was General Admission and we staked our territory in the pit.
I'm not crazy about three openers but that's what we have tonight. The collective highlight was the timing of bands taking and leaving the stage, no delays. School Drugs opened with a smokin' version of "Sonic Reducer" by Cleveland's Dead Boys and memorable by the fact that all their songs were all less than two minutes. Next up is Dave Hause and the lasting impression was coming off as a poor man's Springsteen. It fits the New Jersey vibe of the evening but not ideal at a punk show! H20 made tolerating the first two openers all worthwhile. They were incredible and I wish I would have familiarized myself with more of their material before the show. Highlights were "5 Yr. Plan" and "One Life, One Chance" but absolutely everything was solid. Well done!
Finally, the reason we are in Cleveland on a Saturday night. The house system played "Don't You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds as The Bouncing Souls took their places on the stage. The energy level was exactly as anticipated when the band jumped into the opener, "East Coast F*ck You". All at once; moshing, body surfing and lots of us just happy to jump around or bop up and down. It's Saturday in Cleveland.
Honestly, I felt that the sound was a bit of a work in progress as the show settled in. There was nothing egregious and it may have been due to the acoustics particular to where we were standing. Regardless of any sound deficiencies, the band was energized and the setlist strong.
Over half of the 20+ songs played are ones that I consider my favorites. I could bemoan all the songs they didn't play but that's not fair to a band with such a deep catalogue. The front end of the evening following the opener included some of my personal essentials; "Hopeless Romantic", "Manthem" and "Kate Is Great". As a matter of fact, the band seemed to group fan favorites in clusters on more than one occasion. "The Gold Song", "Sing A Long Forever" and "Here We Go" were also rapid fire. One song that I wasn't sure we would hear was "Kids and Heroes" but it was included and in near perfect fashion I might add.
The show included an acoustic rendition of "Ghosts On The Boardwalk". Greg explained that a punk show should never be more than 45 minutes so they divide their show into two parts. Greg and guitarist Pete Steinkopf made the show personal by remembering some of their Cleveland memories from previous years. The crowd responded with cheers as different bands or particular shows were namechecked.
As the evening was drawing to a close, the band played their brand new song, "United". Most of the crowd seemed familiar with the song even though it was only released three days earlier. I'm not positive but I think "Lean On Sheena" is my all time favorite concert anthem. Everybody knows every word and the band is drowned out at times as the crowd shouts along. The show finishes with "True Believers" and this was also our predetermined que for a dash to the merch stand.
This essay will end the way it began; merch table dilemma. A merch stand can be stressful for a guy like me. I must make quick decisions on overpaying for things I might never see again or buy something I'll never wear. Compounding the problem is I'm a cheap bastard. On this evening, the decision predictably came down to a tour t-shirt with tour dates and tour name on it (East Coast F#CK YOU) or a simple black shirt with the band logo. I went with overpaying for a shirt with the time-tested band logo. A conservative decision for sure but I'll be able to wear this shirt around the Grandkids with no worries.
It was a great evening in 'The Land' and I look forward to my next show with Bouncing Souls. Well Done!