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Post by hangthadj on Dec 30, 2014 16:20:31 GMT -5
Pretty sure doors are at 8 and show at 9. At least that's what it looks like on Music Hall's website.
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Post by giantladder on Dec 30, 2014 18:51:11 GMT -5
Yes, doors at eight. The preshow sound check and meet and greet was pretty awesome. They took requests, Craig told some stories, and everybody got a picture with the whole band.
Tonight is going to be massive!
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Post by thurman on Dec 30, 2014 19:13:42 GMT -5
Was the preshow sound check and meet and greet part of a PledgeMusic pledge you made or is it for US members?
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Post by giantladder on Dec 30, 2014 19:37:40 GMT -5
The invite came via the Unified Scene. Although, a guy named Dave got his pledge sound check jam with the band, and killed! Craig even called him up for an encore.
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Post by thurman on Dec 30, 2014 19:49:23 GMT -5
Strange, I did not receive anything from US. I did get the Horseshoe Tavern download email. Maybe there is no sound check meet and greet tomorrow. I'd definitely go if there is one.
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Post by dealwiththedealers on Dec 30, 2014 20:46:11 GMT -5
Strange, I did not receive anything from US. I did get the Horseshoe Tavern download email. Maybe there is no sound check meet and greet tomorrow. I'd definitely go if there is one. I didn't get it either... super bummed I missed it.
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Post by saintjoe on Dec 31, 2014 12:27:00 GMT -5
So last night was pretty great. Venue was really crowded. So So Glos were good, kind of a Clash/Green Day/Gaslight Anthem sound. They came on at 9:00; THS came on at 10:15.
The Hold Steady started with the first four songs from Almost Killed Me. They played a few songs from each of their albums, more or less in chronological order. Thought they might finish with Killer Parties, but instead they ended with How a Resurrection Really Feels.
Great night.
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Post by njmark77 on Dec 31, 2014 14:08:37 GMT -5
Super time last night.
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Post by dealwiththedealers on Dec 31, 2014 17:35:59 GMT -5
This was a banger. Great crowd, incredible sound, fantastic setlist. Can't wait for night 2.
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Post by giantladder on Jan 2, 2015 14:52:13 GMT -5
No scene reports yet??
Okay, here goes:
I got to MHOW right about 4 PM on Tuesday for the soundcheck. There were about 25 people on line. I’d say another 10-15 got on line after me. Brendan was checking off the RSVP’s on an official looking clipboard. Ben from Death or Glory Mgmt. gave a rundown of what would happen during the soundcheck/meet and greet. We were given wristbands and were told that these would get us in the doors before anyone else at 8 PM.
They ushered us into the Hall at about 4:20. THS was onstage already. I wasn’t taking notes, but I do remember them playing Constructive Summer, Magazines, Stevie Nix and Citrus (all by request), Spinners (Also a request), Stay Positive and others. Between songs, Craig took some questions, the best of which was, “How did you come up with the name “The Hold Steady”?” Turns out that “Most People are DJs” was already written, and the band had a gig, but no name. After a little brainstorming, he threw out Hold Steady, because he liked bands that referenced themselves in song. (You don’t say!) The runner-up for the band’s name was “Sad Ravers”. Good choice, guys.
About midway through, Craig called up Dave from the crowd. Dave had earned a soundcheck jam for his PledgeMusic pledge. Dave had a beautiful satin black Les Paul Standard. He played “Stuck Between Stations, after getting a short tutorial from Craig on when to come in after the “Mississippi River” breakdown. He stole the lead for that part, which had Tad almost rolling on the floor. He absolutely killed it, and Craig brought him back for an unexpected encore to end the soundcheck. They played for about 40 minutes, then Ben had everyone line up along the side wall for a quick “Hey!” and picture with the band. Along the way, they had a selection of THS posters to choose from. There is supposed to be a link to access the pics, haven’t seen it yet.
Came back just before eight, and as promised was let right into the venue. There were about 15 others inside, and they didn’t let anyone else in until about 8:15. Took a spot dead center right in back of Brendan. Brendan had his GoPro set up, but told me the venue wanted $500 to allow him to shoot pro-video. Everyone was super cool pre-show, the anticipation was high.
So So Glos came on around 9, and really killed it. Great band, super energy and terrific players. And the lead guitarist had on a NY Mets cap, which makes him OK in my book! Will certainly check them out again.
The Hold Steady came on about 10:15. Didn’t notice if they were still using the Lou Reed walk-on music that they had all summer. Finished off my doublewhiskyicenocoke, so I could have my hands free. They started it off with a “Positive Jam”, into “The Swish”. With the first note of “Barfruit Blues”, everyone knew we were in for a treat! They played the first four songs of AKM, then SS, first 5 songs from BAGIA, first two from SP, skipped around HIW a little, and then went off stage.
Came back on after a few minutes, and continued with Spinners, Big Cig, Massive Nights, Stay Positive and closed it out with How A Resurrection Really Feels.
It was one of the wildest, yet respectful, crowds I’ve been in. The first ten feet in front of the stage was a roiling near-riot, everyone happily bumping and sliding off each other. If you lost your footing, three people caught you. I saw a few go down, but they were helped right back up. A couple of crowd surfers, include super-cool dude Evan, who is a dead ringer for Carrot Top!
Unfortunately, I couldn’t make the Wednesday night show, so I hope someone will write that one up.
Met some very cool people, as always, didn’t get names, as usual!! Probably my 20th show or so, best one yet.
Stay Positive,
Dave Arbiter
Setlist: Positive Jam/The Swish/Barfruit Blues/Most People are DJ’s/Hornets! Hornets!/The Cattle and the Creeping Things/Your Little Hoodrat Friend/Banging Camp/Stuck Between Stations/Chips Ahoy/Hot Soft Light/Same Kooks/First Night/Constructive Summer/Sequestered in Memphis/The Sweet Part of the City/The Only Thing/The Weekenders//Break//Spinners/Big Cig/Massive Nights/Stay Positive/How A Resurrection Really Feels
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Post by elle on Jan 2, 2015 16:45:24 GMT -5
I'm not sure if it's taboo or whatever to get a hard copy of a set list second hand, but I have one from the 30th if a fan would like it. (It was taped under the one I got on the 31st.) Feels like it should be in the hands of someone who attended the 30th. If you're interested, PM me your mailing address and I'll send it. First come first serve, if that needs to be said.
Happy New Year all
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Post by melrosewoody on Jan 4, 2015 20:11:52 GMT -5
I'm not sure if it's taboo or whatever to get a hard copy of a set list second hand, but I have one from the 30th if a fan would like it. (It was taped under the one I got on the 31st.) Feels like it should be in the hands of someone who attended the 30th. If you're interested, PM me your mailing address and I'll send it. First come first serve, if that needs to be said. Happy New Year all Messaged you on this in case you still have. Thanks for offering up!
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Post by njmark77 on Jan 5, 2015 18:14:27 GMT -5
Am I correct in assuming that if I didn't buy the poster at the show I won't be able to find one now?
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Post by survivedthe80s on Jan 7, 2015 11:42:39 GMT -5
Word to everything giantladder said: only my fourth show, but the best setlist so far. The guy next to me was rooting for them to play all of Almost Killed Me, but I think they had the perfect mix of albums (disclosure: I don't have all the lyrics down to a lot of AKM, so I might be biased). Even the security dude tasked with protecting the band from the crowdsurfers seemed to be enjoying himself.
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Post by dealwiththedealers on Jan 7, 2015 12:15:05 GMT -5
I just remember Cattle and Spinners sounding so goddamn tight at this show.
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