Concerts you are attending

[jimmyjazz 45976]

4 minutes ago, Nuge said:

@jimmyjazz

Interpol opened for Spoon on this night.  I don't know about the rest of the tour.  They're both headliners.  Perhaps they switch back and forth.

That's probably it, thanks.  Seems reasonable.  I've seen a lot of bands do that over the years.

[4th&Five 41558]

Last time I saw Spoon they opened with Rent I Pay. Pretty cool when a band can open with a song on one night and close with it the next. I’ve seen MMJ do it quite a bit. I guess it’s a bit easier when you don’t have a big radio hit everyone is expecting last. 

[Masshole Horn 775]

Saw Willie, Avett Brothers, and Billy Strings on Friday.

Was really blown away by Billy Strings; was not expecting the energy he delivered. Might see him at Stubb's in October to get the full experience.

[AnotherUTFan 9752]

Do NOT miss Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs if you get the chance. Basically the Heartbreakers without Tom Petty. Badass and tugged at the nostalgia heartstrings big. Just an opener at the fest but kickass.

I them recently at a smaller venue and they were great, but unless something has changed, Mike is the only Heartbreaker in the band. I am taking a pass on seeing them again this tour when they return and play the Fillmore.

[MidTexHorn 822]

On 9/19/2022 at 3:33 PM, jimmyjazz said:

That's probably it, thanks.  Seems reasonable.  I've seen a lot of bands do that over the years.

Think they're going back and forth. Buddy saw them in DFW somewhere and Spoon opened.

[After irth 1243]

Raven and Riot Act are starting a US tour. Gonna catch the first night in Jacksonville, FL on Thursday. 
 

Should be fun. I’ll be the guy in the Fire Down Under shirt. 

[4th&Five 41558]

Last PJ for a bit. OKC. 

[Longhorn_Fan68 33874]

taking the gf to see Smashing Pumpkins/Jane's Addiction in October. Teenage nu metal me is somewhat cringing at the thought, but I know I'll get laid after, so win win

[jimmyjazz 45976]

9 hours ago, 4th&Five said:

Last PJ for a bit. OKC. 

Nice Reverse Firebird.

[Kringelbert Fishtybuns 943]

Considering taking the kids (7,9) to Khruangbin on Saturday night and grabbing some lawn tickets.  

 

I normally avoid Cota like the plague, but this one seemed low key enough.  Any body have an idea on when Cota concerts end?  For some reason, I thought they typically wrap up a little earlier, like 10:30-11.

[stc 1462]

35 minutes ago, Kringelbert Fishtybuns said:

Considering taking the kids (7,9) to Khruangbin on Saturday night and grabbing some lawn tickets.  

 

I normally avoid Cota like the plague, but this one seemed low key enough.  Any body have an idea on when Cota concerts end?  For some reason, I thought they typically wrap up a little earlier, like 10:30-11.

saw a show there last week and it ended at 11:00, but it was a wednesday night. 

[Kringelbert Fishtybuns 943]

1 hour ago, stc said:

saw a show there last week and it ended at 11:00, but it was a wednesday night. 

Thanks

[Kringelbert Fishtybuns 943]

1 hour ago, stc said:

saw a show there last week and it ended at 11:00, but it was a wednesday night. 

Thanks

[Nuge 1970]

3 hours ago, Longhorn_Fan68 said:

taking the gf to see Smashing Pumpkins/Jane's Addiction in October. Teenage nu metal me is somewhat cringing at the thought, but I know I'll get laid after, so win win

Would love to see Jane's Addiction - just not in a basketball arena.  

I originally saw their Nothing's Shocking tour @ Numbers in Houston for $6.

[Buzzrock 14922]

On 9/20/2022 at 12:21 PM, AnotherUTFan said:

On 9/18/2022 at 4:32 PM, Buzzrock said:

Do NOT miss Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs if you get the chance. Basically the Heartbreakers without Tom Petty. Badass and tugged at the nostalgia heartstrings big. Just an opener at the fest but kickass.

I them recently at a smaller venue and they were great, but unless something has changed, Mike is the only Heartbreaker in the band. I am taking a pass on seeing them again this tour when they return and play the Fillmore.

You are correct, that was a misfire by me. 

[GenXer 2882]

I also caught Pearl Jam in OKC last night.

I think Eddie may lurk surly. He mentioned his admiration of the dildo truck spill before launching into Rockin in the Free World.

[GenXer 2882]

Someone posted the full OKC Pearl Jam concert.

Eddie’s commentary on the dildo truck begins at 2:02:20. Eddie made no mention of Stoops. It’s CR-ish. 

 

[Buzzrock 14922]

Saw PJ a few nights ago. Closed with Purple Rain.

[MonkeyDoughnut 10301]

On a whim got tickets for the wife and I to see Switchfoot / Collective Soul in Sugar Land, Tx last night.  Turned out to be a great show. Collective Soul was good but Switchfoot just killed it. They were awesome. They really got into having good time playing in front (or in the middle of during some songs) of a live audience.

I'll definitely be putting Switchfoot on the list to go see anytime they are performing nearby.

[Gale Snoats 242]

headed to the Format Festival in Bentonville this weekend.  it's described as a multidisciplinary experience unifying over eighty live music acts with two dozen visual, performance, and institutional artists from around the world.  looking forward to Phoenix and Flaming Lips.  i think we'll miss Kruangbhin as they come on late Sunday but we've seen them a lot lately.  also curious / excited to see Kingfish Ingram. 

[jimmyjazz 45976]

I'm not the world's biggest Pearl Jam fan -- I like 'em just fine, but they're far from my favorite band -- that said, Eddie Vedder is a badass, old school rock star.  We need more young Eddie Vedders to come up through the ranks.

[4th&Five 41558]

I hope at least a few sooner fans noticed his stool at the beginning. 

also my avatar from ACL ‘09. 

[GenXer 2882]

2 hours ago, 4th&Five said:

I hope at least a few sooner fans noticed his stool at the beginning. 

also my avatar from ACL ‘09. 

I didn’t see that. Us sooners would only appreciate it if it was turned upside down.

Full disclosure. It embarrasses me that sooners do the horns down when we’re playing the likes of iowa st.

[GenXer 2882]

3 hours ago, jimmyjazz said:

I'm not the world's biggest Pearl Jam fan -- I like 'em just fine, but they're far from my favorite band -- that said, Eddie Vedder is a badass, old school rock star.  We need more young Eddie Vedders to come up through the ranks.

He’s very engaging with the audience. He makes a stadium feel like an intimate setting somehow. 
 

He told stories of two separate families during the show at different times. One story was about two kids he met years ago. He pointed to them in the audience and tols us one was now in the naval academy. The other story was about a wounded iraq war vet. Pointed him out in the crowd; put him on the video board. Thanked him for his service.

He told a story about his first concert and how he had nosebleed seats. Pointed to the upper deck and told them they could be in his shoes someday.

He mentioned the supersonics moving to OKC years ago in a lighthearted manner. The drummer was wearing a thunder hat. 

He seems to do some research to personalize the show for the local audience.

He just seems like a genuinely nice guy.

Edited September 22, 2022 by GenXer

[stc 1462]

my only complaint about seeing pj, shut the fuck up eddie. we're here for the songs. 

[4th&Five 41558]

He does his research.  He'll go back and see what they've played in a city and what they haven't.  He usually has a good story or two about playing there.  Last time they played OKC Jeff came out for the encore wearing a Sonics jersey.

the talking doesn't really bother me no matter who i'm seeing.  there's a setlist and those are the songs they're playing whether it's 2 hours or 3.  they're also old now and need to rest every once in a while.

Edited September 22, 2022 by 4th&Five

[tejas60 3533]

 

gonna see this dude in Luckenbach Saturday night. MARK A ZERO!

[stc 1462]

Jeff Beck and ZZ Top. Jeff Beck was boring, watched a 78 year old man noodle around on a guitar for an hour...his drummer was really good though. Billy Gibbons is still a bad motherfucker, the difference in stage presence between him and Beck was like night and day. They played all the hits you would expect. Just Got Paid, damn it just rips. Jeff Beck came back out for the encore and played 4 songs with them. Rough Boy was a surprise, and now I can say I've seen La Grange featuring Jeff Beck...although I think it would've been better without him.

[Deej 76830]

Yeah, I've seen Jeff Beck play a few times over the years. To say he doesn't have the most dynamic stage presence is putting it mildly. 

[Tylerocks 2553]

Got Jack White tonight in Houston.

Love everything he does.  

 I'm usually good for a few blurry, shitty concert photos, lol.  Unfortunately or fortunately won't be able due to his phone policy.

Gonna be a long day with the Tech game>Show

[Nuge 1970]

Went to see the Monophonics @ The Wonder Ballroom in Portland last night but I was really there so see their opener, GA-20.

Monophonics were fine but I could envision them playing on a cruise ship or wedding reception.

GA-20 were spectacular.  Really dug them.  Really good blues rock.

[Buzzrock 14922]

Got Jack White tonight in Houston.
Love everything he does.  
 I'm usually good for a few blurry, shitty concert photos, lol.  Unfortunately or fortunately won't be able due to his phone policy.
Gonna be a long day with the Tech game>Show

The phone ban policy was one of my favorite parts when I saw him. Everyone just digging the show like the old days.

[Brisketexan 105155]

Really thinking of grabbing a pair of tix for Lake Street Dive at Stubbs on Tuesday. I’ve never done a show there - seems that everything is GA, how does it work there? Do you need to get there a fair bit before show time to get a decent spot? If you do, are you packed in so you can’t get a drink or head to the pisser?
Because I’d like to see the show, and of course, give Rachel Price the window she’s wanted to lock eyes with me and invite me to some post-show shenanigans. It seems only fair.

[jimmyjazz 45976]

Stubb's sucks ass.  Unless something has changed, the pissers are port-o-potties, and filthy ones at that.  I've heard you can now buy VIP access to the inside bathrooms, which is such a shitty (ahem) way to treat customers.  Don't host 2K people if you don't have the facilities, but hey, Austin.

Oh yeah, the sightlines suck.  Perfect combination of stage height (lack thereof) and GA grading.

I might not like Stubb's.

[BrickHorn 18237]

On 9/19/2022 at 2:47 PM, jimmyjazz said:

Is Spoon opening for Interpol on this tour?

That pisses me off, if true.

I have seen Spoon live exactly once. They opened for a local ska punk band. One of my favorite shows ever.

Caught Khruangbin tonight. They were fine, but all the goofy-dancing millennials kinda ruined the vibe. It’s beer commercial music. Fucking relax and stop making an ass of yourself in public.

And re the opening act, some self-indulgent speed jazz / yacht rock mashup band called Thundercat:

[Buzzrock 14922]

Dance like no one’s watching, Brick.

Once more into the breach. I’ve seen 30+ bands in the last two weeks. Another half dozen or so today. Im ready to go home.

[The Ace of Aces 5192]

The National last night. Great show, louder than I expected. Great set and performance. 

[zlavydra 2123]

Mercyful Fate/Kreator - 11/16 Atlanta

Armored Saint - 11/25 Atlanta

Cannibal Corpse - 12/9 Athens

[Brisketexan 105155]

Stubb's sucks ass.  Unless something has changed, the pissers are port-o-potties, and filthy ones at that.  I've heard you can now buy VIP access to the inside bathrooms, which is such a shitty (ahem) way to treat customers.  Don't host 2K people if you don't have the facilities, but hey, Austin.
Oh yeah, the sightlines suck.  Perfect combination of stage height (lack thereof) and GA grading.
I might not like Stubb's.

So….you’re suggesting I hook up with Rachel Price maybe AFTER the show?

[CooterBrown 18014]

Really thinking of grabbing a pair of tix for Lake Street Dive at Stubbs on Tuesday. I’ve never done a show there - seems that everything is GA, how does it work there? Do you need to get there a fair bit before show time to get a decent spot? If you do, are you packed in so you can’t get a drink or head to the pisser?
Because I’d like to see the show, and of course, give Rachel Price the window she’s wanted to lock eyes with me and invite me to some post-show shenanigans. It seems only fair.

I don’t mind Stubbs. Probably been to 100+ shows there. It slopes up to the back to improve viewing angles but it’s hell on your legs standing for a few hours. Sound is much improved in the past 5 years. You can always snake your way closer to the stage if you want but it’d be difficult to get back if you leave for a piss.

The VIP section is an elevated patio at the very back. Nice private bar, seating, and bathrooms. I’ve done it once and it’s pretty good as long as you don’t mind being so far away from the stage.

[stc 1462]

As long as you're even with or in front of the sound board stubbs is good. Behind that point and it's a sea of people talking.

[LebongJames 1812]

You can also pee inside in the inside stage area by the pool table and buys drinks at that bar. It’s my go to. Probably shouldn’t share that as it’s never busy

[MidTexHorn 822]

6 hours ago, LebongJames said:

You can also pee inside in the inside stage area by the pool table and buys drinks at that bar. It’s my go to. Probably shouldn’t share that as it’s never busy

Yeah I always go there if I’m standing on that side. I’ve decided that I’m not a big Stubbs fan. The layout just kinda sucks and my shorty wife can never get good sight lines, plus it’s hot as fuck for half the year in austin. Also the sea of talkings in the back half is pretty obnoxious so I have to try to get close which worsens the view for my wife. Much prefer ACL Live for that level of show. 

[jimmyjazz 45976]

ACL Live destroys Stubbs in every way.  Great sightlines everywhere, sound is great, plenty of bars and pissers, it's NOT FUCKING OUTSIDE, etc.

[Pescado_Rojo 19423]

On 9/24/2022 at 11:27 PM, BrickHorn said:

I have seen Spoon live exactly once. They opened for a local ska punk band. One of my favorite shows ever.

Caught Khruangbin tonight. They were fine, but all the goofy-dancing millennials kinda ruined the vibe. It’s beer commercial music. Fucking relax and stop making an ass of yourself in public.

And re the opening act, some self-indulgent speed jazz / yacht rock mashup band called Thundercat:

I had tickets and decided Friday I wasn't going to go. Gave my tickets to the gal that cuts my hair. Glad I did after that review. 

[BrickHorn 18237]

12 hours ago, jimmyjazz said:

ACL Live destroys Stubbs in every way.  Great sightlines everywhere, sound is great, plenty of bars and pissers, it's NOT FUCKING OUTSIDE, etc.

I like outdoor shows. But for indoor shows, I prefer small, grungy venues.

ACL Live is sterile. Maybe it was different on the floor and maybe it was just the Sunday night effect, but that place really sapped the energy out of the Dinosaur Jr crowd. 

[Nonbryan 173]

Heading to see Tyler Childers @ Red Rocks on Wed.  First time for both.  Pretty excited about it.  I will report back on the show.  Any heads up on expectations for either?

[Buzzrock 14922]

Finally home. I’ve seen 49 live bands in September (with one or two repeats). I should squeeze in one more to make it 50 at 50.

[tbone_ 14128]

Finally home. I’ve seen 49 live bands in September (with one or two repeats). I should squeeze in one more to make it 50 at 50.

That’s a solid month.

[jimmyjazz 45976]

8 minutes ago, tbone_ said:

That’s a solid month.

He's the Albert Pujols or Aaron Judge of the Music forum.