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Post by giantladder on Dec 4, 2018 15:46:56 GMT -5
This will sound very strange, but my favourite single moment from the weekend was singing along to Lido with a very large portion of the crowd as the band walked onto the stage on Friday night. That moment was filled with so much fun and excitement and anticipation and energy. What a time. Thanks for this write up, OP. I was initially slightly disappointed not to get the Spanish "Yankee Rose," just because that's so weird, but "Lido Shuffle" is a brilliant choice for them. Also, "Banging Camp" was a great way to open. I was hoping for "Rosa Yanqui" also! I get a Pavlovian response to it now, I know great things are in store when I hear it. Great blog post. I too spotted your Mountain Goats T. Nice touch.
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Post by giantladder on Nov 28, 2018 11:31:28 GMT -5
If I had to guess, Brian Fallon is probably gonna be one of them, as he and Craig have been touring together as of late. Jeff Rosenstock, who's based in NY, would be a lot fun too. Great call!
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Post by giantladder on May 11, 2018 14:42:59 GMT -5
Was at Coney Island Baby last night for Tommy Stinson's Bash & Pop, with Steve Selvidge in his band. Was talking to Steve after the show, and Tad and Craig showed up. As well as Jesse Malin (co-owner of the club) and Gaslight Anthem's Brian Fallon.
This is going to be a phenomenal show. The club is tiny. Max capacity 175, the stage is about 9 inches high, and my face was about 2 feet from Tommy Stinson's.
Anyone looking for a pre-show meetup, Fat Buddah is 3 blocks north, on Avenue A. They were super-nice, great food and drinks, and an awesome old school hip hop playlist. And they had a display case with a super-rare pair of De La Soul Nikes.
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Post by giantladder on Oct 31, 2017 13:22:57 GMT -5
Little over a month out. Please start the speculation on possible/dream openers, fun surprises, etc. Give me something to read when it's slow at work. I haven't done much research, but I still think Mountain Goats is an option. His tour starts up again on the last Massive Night, which makes a performance in Brooklyn on Friday possible. Nov 18 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN Dec 02 Mr. Small's Theatre Millvale, PA I think the band is quite fond of Front Bottoms, and I even think Craig has done something with them live before? A quick Google search suggest I'm right. They play NYC Nov 25th, and their next date is Dec 16th in New Jersey. That leaves them open for all nights. Bash & Pop have their last date of their tour Nov 28th in California. Might be a stretch, but with Steve in the band, it's not far fetched to speculate in them doing one of the nights. Neither So So Glos nor Titus Andronicus have anything booked, so I guess both of them are options. Some of you guys might have a better notion of names in and around the scene in Brooklyn. This years Titus/SSG, so to say. Well, Patterson Hood, as noted above, is in town for a solo show at Rockwood MH on Dec. 1st. He has out of town shows booked on the 30th and 2nd, so, if Rockwood is late... There's some THS connections to High Waisted. Personally, I'd love to see Sunflower Bean open. Super-hot young band out of Brooklyn, and the bass player is my good friend's daughter. I know Craig finally saw Wussy last year, would love to see if they are still on his radar. They are one of the best bands in the country, to me.
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Post by giantladder on Jun 21, 2017 13:23:57 GMT -5
Not to hijack your thread but does anyone have any info on the 12-string ES? Song(s) used on etc.? I think you're talking about Tad's Gibson double-neck EDS1275? He uses that for "Lord, I'm Discouraged". Plays most of the song on the 12-string, and the solo on the 6-string. On the HIW tour, they would go into "Lord..." right after "Barely Breathing". As "Barely..." was winding down, Tad would grab the double-neck and finish the song off with the intro from "Stairway to Heaven".
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Post by giantladder on Apr 7, 2017 22:32:02 GMT -5
Still can't believe he didn't play "Birds Trapped...." But, man, looks like a great show. WAS a great show. Looking forward to the recording. Great band, the new songs sounded great, especially "Ninety Bucks", "Rescue Blues" and "God in Chicago".
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"Tuesday"
Apr 7, 2017 22:16:16 GMT -5
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Post by giantladder on Apr 7, 2017 22:16:16 GMT -5
The clues: Video of Styx from the Paradise Theater album, which pays tribute to the famous Paradise Theater in CHICAGO
A photo of Carlton Fisk's historic home run in the 1975 World Series, in BOSTON.
Not getting ahead of myself here though.
However, the last time they were dropping the "clue of the day"…
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Post by giantladder on Apr 5, 2017 14:56:42 GMT -5
Fantastic show by Craig and the We All Want The Same Things Band last night. Setlist: Be Honest Ninety Bucks Preludes They Know Where I Live Tangletown Jester & June Newmyer's Roof Screenwriters School Eventually I Made it to Sioux City It Hits When It Hits Rescue Blues Christine Nassau Coliseum (Lifter Puller song) Trapper Avenue Encore: Maggie I've Been Searching For Our Son God In Chicago I shot this video of "Nassau Coliseum", albeit without Craig's long introduction. Pardon the shakiness at the beginning, the waiter brought me the check just as the damn song started! youtu.be/hvlCDo1asKADave
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Post by giantladder on Feb 23, 2017 19:39:58 GMT -5
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Post by giantladder on Feb 23, 2017 12:47:27 GMT -5
I know this sold out, but we might make a last minute celebration trip to Philly and would love to go. Anyone got 2? Miracle? I know there are two Philly shows, and last I checked, one of them wasn't sold out yet.
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Post by giantladder on Feb 21, 2017 14:37:39 GMT -5
I'm flying up for it! I'm all fired up. Ah, awesome! Going to be there early to try and get on the rail, a tough proposition at the dastardly Termianl 5. Will try and save spots for some friendly friends.
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Post by giantladder on Feb 21, 2017 10:34:17 GMT -5
Anyone else in for this one? I KNOW youse are! Doors at 7:00, show at 8:00
Dave
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Post by giantladder on Dec 21, 2016 11:21:27 GMT -5
Uh, we ain't the kind of people who wear charm bracelets, yo.
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Post by giantladder on Dec 7, 2016 13:58:00 GMT -5
Nyc taper was hoping to record at least one of the shows but couldn't get a ticket. A shame as he does some quality recordings NYCTaper has been in Ireland for the duration of this run. A shame, because he ALWAYS makes a point of taping THS.
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Post by giantladder on Dec 1, 2016 9:12:37 GMT -5
Yeah Sapphire and Midnight Hauler... Damn. I wonder what other rarities you lucky mofos will get this week This kid preshow up front right by Franz says, "If they play 'Knuckles', I'll lose my shit!" Lost track of him during the show, hope he enjoyed!
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Post by giantladder on Nov 30, 2016 16:37:43 GMT -5
In case you're interested in ?uestlove's Bowl Train, we don't have to vacate the premises after THS. Welcome to stay for the duration. T minus 2 hours til I walk through that door to the party of the year!!
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Post by giantladder on Nov 29, 2016 15:22:46 GMT -5
I have a single for Saturday and need 1-2 for Friday. drews.chris@gmail.com I've got one for Friday that I can trade for Saturday
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Post by giantladder on Nov 28, 2016 17:54:10 GMT -5
the kids at the shows, they'll have kids of their own, and real life sets in, and there are mortgages, and repair bills, and a dog, and jobs and babysitters. None of that shit rhymes. add my out of pocket close to $2000 for dental care these past 3 months and I think we may have a hit single. Oh damn, Teeth Nightmares! I'm in for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,and still looking for Saturday. Been looking forward for this for a long long time! I can only imagine the amount of confetti. I hope this venue knows what they are in for.
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Post by giantladder on Jul 20, 2016 10:31:55 GMT -5
Jeez... Got on the sale at 10 sharp, the three-day pass was gone. Got one for Thursday, and by the time I was done with that, Friday and Saturday were gone too. No freaking way to buy all three in the same transaction?! Not a good morning. Friday better be better.
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Post by giantladder on Jul 19, 2016 15:47:43 GMT -5
In, In and In. And the Happy Hour/Soundcheck party. And anything else they'll let me attend.
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Post by giantladder on May 5, 2016 9:44:43 GMT -5
I've thought for a while that a Wussy/THS/DBT bill could be the event of the summer. Now that Wussy is firmly on Craig's radar, would love to see at least these two bands work together. Wussy's Summer and Fall are mostly booked out already and they have parenting and job responsibilities that are going to severely cut back their touring ability as a full band beginning in September. But yes, they are very much on Craig's radar. Keep this dream alive. Yup! See you at Bowery Ballroom Dave Arbiter
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Post by giantladder on May 5, 2016 9:22:37 GMT -5
In my opinion the 6-day build-up to this "announcement" has fanned the fires of speculation a little too hot and I think it is potentially setting some folks up to be disappointed. If there is no promulgation of new music, if there is no compilation release planned and if there is no record company to speak of, where does the money come from to financially support the backbone expenses of a tour let alone going overseas? I am taking this all in with realistically tempered expectations and just glad everyone in the band is going to be in the same room for the first time in a long time. Maybe something bigger comes of it, maybe not. Whatever does come of it, it is pretty damn exciting. I've thought for a while that a Wussy/THS/DBT bill could be the event of the summer. Now that Wussy is firmly on Craig's radar, would love to see at least these two bands work together. At the very least, it'll be a great year! Edited: Of course, the band's announcement was posted before I hit "POST"! Limited or not, this is gonna be a lot of fun!!
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Post by giantladder on May 3, 2016 9:14:24 GMT -5
Also, never thought I'd say this, but I'm slightly convinced that "together" will be with franz.... Oh please, oh please, oh please!
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Post by giantladder on Apr 30, 2016 8:30:55 GMT -5
I have no ink, but that is the one I'd get, should I ever take the plunge. Brilliant design.
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Post by giantladder on Apr 30, 2016 8:28:55 GMT -5
Galen Polivka: Tanned, rested and ready.
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