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Post by Admin on Sept 8, 2010 0:08:44 GMT -5
THS plays the scene of that one semester of college that I want back. Otto's is a nice club with a bunch of college kids from Northern Illinois University (and the surrounding areas) who will appreciate seeing the dudes in their town: www.ottosdekalb.com/Tickets here: www.yourticketstand.com/tickets/346 |
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Post by bigrob on Sept 8, 2010 5:13:07 GMT -5
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH SHIIIIIIIIIIIT!
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Post by cubbies4e on Sept 17, 2010 10:55:32 GMT -5
Yeah! I'll definitely be there! Was bummed when i found out i couldnt make it to their Vic show on the 1st. But this will be an even better venue IMO (cheaper by almost $15 a ticket too)
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Post by bigrob on Sept 17, 2010 19:09:29 GMT -5
Just got my tickets. See y'all there.
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Post by cubbies4e on Sept 21, 2010 14:26:16 GMT -5
Got my tix!!!
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Post by cubbies4e on Oct 6, 2010 15:32:24 GMT -5
It looks like Company of Thieves are opening! Yuss!! "Oscar Wilde" is catchy as hell.
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Post by gettinincredible on Oct 7, 2010 12:11:21 GMT -5
Hey guys, I live in Dekalb, and I'm 20. What a bummer. I posted a topic about this few weeks ago, I need to get into this show. You guys wanna help sneak me in?  |
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Post by bigrob on Oct 7, 2010 21:24:07 GMT -5
Hey guys, I live in Dekalb, and I'm 20. What a bummer. I posted a topic about this few weeks ago, I need to get into this show. You guys wanna help sneak me in? You were the guy at the Vic show, right? That's definitely a bummer. Can't they make an exception for locals? I remember standing in line at DBT and it wrapped around all the walls downstairs. There were a few doors that would probably make easy entrances if let in, but I don't know if they were alarmed or not. I also think they card people after that. |
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Post by gettinincredible on Nov 1, 2010 23:22:37 GMT -5
Hey guys, I live in Dekalb, and I'm 20. What a bummer. I posted a topic about this few weeks ago, I need to get into this show. You guys wanna help sneak me in? You were the guy at the Vic show, right? That's definitely a bummer. Can't they make an exception for locals? I remember standing in line at DBT and it wrapped around all the walls downstairs. There were a few doors that would probably make easy entrances if let in, but I don't know if they were alarmed or not. I also think they card people after that. Yeah, I remember complaining loudly about it at that show. Anyway, I called Otto's and it turns out you can get in with a parent, so it sounds like my old man will be getting his first taste of The Hold Steady. |
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Post by yborcityrehab on Nov 3, 2010 23:30:39 GMT -5
I will be there and I am pumped... My last weekend college show turned out the be one of my favorite THS shows of all time, although, that was in Madison...
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Post by bigrob on Nov 4, 2010 16:00:49 GMT -5
You were the guy at the Vic show, right? That's definitely a bummer. Can't they make an exception for locals? I remember standing in line at DBT and it wrapped around all the walls downstairs. There were a few doors that would probably make easy entrances if let in, but I don't know if they were alarmed or not. I also think they card people after that. Yeah, I remember complaining loudly about it at that show. Anyway, I called Otto's and it turns out you can get in with a parent, so it sounds like my old man will be getting his first taste of The Hold Steady. Nice! |
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Post by cubbies4e on Nov 19, 2010 19:34:39 GMT -5
Just about to leave for the show. This will be #6 for me. It's the first time for my dad, and doesn't really know THS that much, but loves all the bands that have influenced them (Lizzy, Bruce, Zeppelin, The Band, etc). Can't wait!
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Post by gettinincredible on Nov 20, 2010 2:22:11 GMT -5
Hey, I brought my dad with me too! He'd never even heard of the Hold Steady before, but now that the show's over he's talking about how "they were fantastic!" and how it's the best concert he's ever seen. I guess he got converted tonight.
Show rocked though. They hit the trifecta of Most People Are DJs, You Gotta Dance and Girls Like Status which are all songs I hadn't heard them play before tonight. They get better every time.
edit: yborcityroofing, were you wearing a Jaeger hoodie?
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Post by kenny on Nov 20, 2010 3:09:48 GMT -5
I saw 'em in Iowa CIty Wednesday, which was fantastic, but tonight in DeKalb was even better. Seeing them at such a small venue was key. That balcony at Otto's is the best vantage point. If you combined Iowa City's setlist with tonight, it was prolly the best I've seen them. Lotsa "Heaven Is Whenever" stuff tonight.
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Post by cubbies4e on Nov 20, 2010 4:23:30 GMT -5
The guys as usual were outstanding. The crowd overall wasn't as good as previous shows i've been too. I was in the backish with my dad during the main set, and I was the only one pogoing around me, and not many in front of me were really that into it (except right in front of the stage) until Chips Ahoy Per usual though by the time i got to the Sceners in the front during the encore, my faith in THS fans was once again renewed  That encore was insanely good: Constructive-->Sequestered-->Resurrection-->Stay Positive  (Oh and those pillars were ridiculous, luckily i found a good spot in between the two.) |
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Post by kouzie on Nov 20, 2010 7:36:27 GMT -5
Do you know the entire setlist? I was so excited seeing them for the first time that I completely forgot write it down. But you're right, that encore was completely sick...
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Post by gettinincredible on Nov 20, 2010 15:26:55 GMT -5
Speaking of sceners, I saw a couple people in Unified Scene shirts that were being decidedly uncool. Shoving people out of the way to get in front, etc. I was pretty disappointed in that.
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Post by bigrob on Nov 21, 2010 11:48:15 GMT -5
Speaking of sceners, I saw a couple people in Unified Scene shirts that were being decidedly uncool. Shoving people out of the way to get in front, etc. I was pretty disappointed in that. |
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Post by kouzie on Nov 21, 2010 21:50:08 GMT -5
Anyone get the Otto's set list? I think I'm missing a few songs from what I remembered.
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Post by gettinincredible on Nov 22, 2010 13:40:19 GMT -5
I don't have it, sorry. I hope it turns up though. Also, apparently Kate Winslet was at the show? Here's an article from the college paper about it. northernstar.info/dekalb_scene/article_82746e98-f5d0-11df-9a04-0017a4a78c22.html"The actress took away all the attention from the Hold Steady's set (which may have been the finest performance this town has seen in years)." I didn't even know she was there, and if I did, my behavior wouldn't have changed at all. I do not care about Kate Winslet. I do, however, care about the Hold Steady. |
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Post by bigrob on Nov 22, 2010 23:36:01 GMT -5
I don't have it, sorry. I hope it turns up though. Also, apparently Kate Winslet was at the show? Here's an article from the college paper about it. northernstar.info/dekalb_scene/article_82746e98-f5d0-11df-9a04-0017a4a78c22.html"The actress took away all the attention from the Hold Steady's set (which may have been the finest performance this town has seen in years)." I didn't even know she was there, and if I did, my behavior wouldn't have changed at all. I do not care about Kate Winslet. I do, however, care about the Hold Steady. This. I didn't hear about her being there until earlier today, but I didn't really notice the crowd ignoring the band in any way. Nobody took all the attention away from anybody. Of course, I was pretty focused on the band, and not the balcony. |
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Post by yborcityrehab on Nov 22, 2010 23:40:59 GMT -5
Hot Soft Light
Ask Her For Aderall
Rock Problems
Cattle & The Creeping Things
Hurricane J
Girls Like Status
The Swish
Sweet Part of the City
You Can Make Him Like You
Chips Ahoy!
Stuck Between Stations
Navy Sheets
Bangin' Camp
Massive Nights
You Gotta Dance
We Can Get Together
Most People Are DJs
The Weekenders
Southtown Girls
Slapped Actress
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Constructive Summer
Sequestered in Memphis
How a Resurrection Really Feels
Stay Positive
I was lucky enough to score the set list. Strangely, the encore wasn't included. Do they just decide in an impromptu manner?
I was in the front left actually, didn't have a sweater on...
This was the 10th time I've seen them. Second time seeing "DJs!" Me and my friends all threw confetti at the beginning of the encore...
Incredible show. Can't wait 'til Chicago on Dec. 30th...
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Post by kouzie on Nov 23, 2010 8:34:41 GMT -5
Thanks for the set list! It certainly seemed that at least Stay Positive was a last minute thing as Craig went around to everyone towards the end of Resurrection presumably telling them what to play (ala Springsteen). I was towards the right side of the stage and loved the confetti,
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Post by yborcityrehab on Nov 23, 2010 13:21:02 GMT -5
You're welcome...
It must have been last minute, most often they only play 3 songs in the encore, and I figured Resurrection was the closer...
It was awesome to get four!
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Post by mattjs on Nov 23, 2010 15:35:39 GMT -5
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