Topic: You people go to shows, right? What future shows are you excited about? (Read 950415 times)

imagist42 · « **Reply #2500 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 16:18 »

starfucker was pretty tight, I kind of wished they took a break from all the danceable songs and played a poppy one or two, but it was still a good time

also, scored two free tickets to see pinback tomorrow night! it was kind of spur-of-the-moment and it's in the city about forty miles away so I have to find a ride/show buddy, but I am kind of excited

Mr. Doctor · « **Reply #2501 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 02:06 »

Warning, large post.

Quote from: KvP on 13 Apr 2011, 00:39

Quote from: Mr. Doctor on 11 Apr 2011, 23:59
Holy shit... I'll be in The Netherlands tomorrow to attend Roadburn festival! So damn excited.
The lineup is just too good.
See Swans, you dick! See them!

Hell yeah I saw them.... I couldn't see their entire set because of the train I had to take but I saw around an hour. Their intro was very bad imo. I was impatient and just one guy getting to the scene every 3 minutes kind of pissed me off, specially since what they were doing wasn't really that good, I was SOOOO close to get out of there when suddenly they started playing for real and I was like "well... Next time guys, skip the intro and play crushing music right from the start!" I forgot about the annoying and long intro and everything went awesome from there. Fucking heavy stuff.

Bands I saw (in order):
Day one: Alcest, Ghost, Blood Farmers, Today Is The Day, Godflesh (their entire streetcleaner) and Count Raven
Day Two:Keiji Haino (This was just horrible...), Aluk Todolo (Biggest discovery for me, didn't knew anything about them... Brilliant), Trap Them, Winter, Earth, Sunn O)))... The last bands too see were either Scorn or The Secret, I saw both for a couple of minutes but the sound wasn't interesting so I left after earlier.
Day Three: Candlemass (played a regular set and also their entire Epicus Doomicus Metallicus with their original vocalist from that album,Johan Längqvist and also met him and talked to him, Leif Edling and Robert Lowe very very nice guys, cool to talk swedish with someone for a change, got an autograph by all three as well ... You can't get more epic than that), Evoken (Holy shit they used the entire Begotten movie as a projection for their music, fucking brilliant and crushing stuff), Voivod, Shrinebuilder (the bass was waaaaay too loud but it was cool to see them anyway) and Swans...

Sooo... This was my first festival ever, a nice first time, eh?! I sooo want to continue with this, Roadburn was too good to miss for other festivals, the atmosphere is nice, all the people are nice, I like the fact that there aren't so many people (Probably around 2000 or 3000), got nice cds and t-shirts for a very low price... I guess I was one of the youngest though with my 19 years XD

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #2502 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 02:19 »

Quote from: imagist42 on 20 Apr 2011, 16:18

starfucker was pretty tight, I kind of wished they took a break from all the danceable songs and played a poppy one or two, but it was still a good time

why would you wish that?

Lummer · « **Reply #2503 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 03:54 »

Alcest, Ludicra and Solbrud tonight.

I am fully expecting this to be the greatest thing ever.

Vuk · « **Reply #2504 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 19:54 »

So jealous of Mr. Doctor right now. I saw Alcest on their last tour though - it was dark and they lit candles around the place, plus they went pretty crazy with the smoke machine, so it was pretty unreal in terms of atmosphere. Pretty spot-on performance-wise too.

scarred · « **Reply #2505 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 20:16 »

Quote from: imagist42 on 20 Apr 2011, 16:18

starfucker was pretty tight, I kind of wished they took a break from all the danceable songs and played a poppy one or two, but it was still a good time

they have non-danceable songs?

imagist42 · « **Reply #2506 on:** 22 Apr 2011, 00:41 »

well I mean, with some of them the focus is different is all. and I happen to like "death as a fetish"

also guys, fucking PINBACK. so amazing

Mr. Doctor · « **Reply #2507 on:** 22 Apr 2011, 04:02 »

Quote from: Vuk on 21 Apr 2011, 19:54

So jealous of Mr. Doctor right now. I saw Alcest on their last tour though - it was dark and they lit candles around the place, plus they went pretty crazy with the smoke machine, so it was pretty unreal in terms of atmosphere. Pretty spot-on performance-wise too.

Awww they didn't have all that. Only a huge projection of their latest album artwork. But the music is what it counts in the end. Even though they played GREAT and they were one of the bands I was most excited about... They didn't end up as highlights of the festival for me. They weren't bad... There was just waaaaay too much better stuff going on after.

Oh... and they played a song that is new or maybe a cover. I believe it was called Summer's Glory so if anyones knows if it was a cover I would be very glad to know from which band. Otherwise I'll say: Cool new song

Vuk · « **Reply #2508 on:** 22 Apr 2011, 16:23 »

Yeah, I'm more jealous of Godflesh and Candlemass, haha.

Scarychips · « **Reply #2509 on:** 23 Apr 2011, 10:53 »

The Submarines tonight. I was supposed to go with a ladyfriend, but she had to cancel at the last minute.
Hopefully, they are good live.

Ericisapixy · « **Reply #2510 on:** 23 Apr 2011, 13:24 »

Battles 27th May

Flaming Lips, Dinorsaur Jr., Deerhoof, 1st of July =D

Vuk · « **Reply #2511 on:** 23 Apr 2011, 17:35 »

I saw Career Suicide today. It's incredible how energetic all those dudes still are.

smack that isaiah · « **Reply #2512 on:** 23 Apr 2011, 18:18 »

It turns out Crucial Dudes and The Menzingers were playing at my school today. And I missed it cause I didn't find out about it until much too late.

I'm so sad. Altho, the last time I saw Crucial Dudes there were too many asshole moshers, but I really want to see The Menzingers someday

richlitt · « **Reply #2513 on:** 24 Apr 2011, 03:57 »

StaedlerMars knows how to skank. I think?

I'ma gonna go see the Mountain Goats end of May.

... it's going to be awesome.

Metope · « **Reply #2514 on:** 24 Apr 2011, 04:02 »

Oh hey, me too!

Also, Low on the 17th. Can't wait, May's gonna be amazing.

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #2515 on:** 24 Apr 2011, 08:20 »

Lightning Bolt and GZA from Wu Tang are both playing at my school in the next couple weeks. Not together though, sadly

richlitt · « **Reply #2516 on:** 24 Apr 2011, 09:38 »

Where you live? Where is Low playing?

Man, I want to see Low.

Metope · « **Reply #2517 on:** 24 Apr 2011, 09:52 »

I'm in Glasgow! You're in Edinburgh, right (I read the San Fran thread even though I'm not going, so assumed you're in Edinburgh seeing how you're Simon's friend)? There are still tickets left, they're playing at The Classic Grand.

richlitt · « **Reply #2518 on:** 24 Apr 2011, 13:06 »

I may very well be going to to that, then. Will keep this thread updated. Thanks!

scarred · « **Reply #2519 on:** 24 Apr 2011, 16:01 »

Starfucker had a fair amount of technical issues (fucked up sound, broken snare drum, broken strings on bass) but it was still a freaking fantastic show. Still sore.

imagist42 · « **Reply #2520 on:** 24 Apr 2011, 16:39 »

They pretty much always have shit go down. Follow them on Facebook, it's ridiculous how often they post about their van, cops, etc.

scarred · « **Reply #2521 on:** 24 Apr 2011, 16:49 »

Oh I do, and I stalk them on twitter. When people weren't shouting their name they were yelling "Free Ryan" and shit.

scarred · « **Reply #2522 on:** 24 Apr 2011, 16:50 »

This is the first time I've seen them where they had equipment break though. But I mean, it's the tail end of the tour, shit happens.

Vuk · « **Reply #2523 on:** 24 Apr 2011, 21:11 »

I saw Career Suicide on Saturday, and it was nuts. Seeing The Appleseed Cast tomorrow, and I'm so excited. So many shows to go to in the spring/summer...I love it.

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #2524 on:** 25 Apr 2011, 15:09 »

Just saw Metronomy. Highly recommended, they were all types of dancey. I only really knew their newer stuff, and they played a lot of older stuff, which was a lot heavier and intense, but still got pretty much everyone in the room moving.

Scandanavian War Machine · « **Reply #2525 on:** 25 Apr 2011, 15:35 »

Quote from: TheFuriousWombat on 24 Apr 2011, 08:20

Lightning Bolt and GZA from Wu Tang are both playing at my school in the next couple weeks. Not together though, sadly

damnit that would have been fucking amazing

like, that's the kind of show that i would do almost anything to see without hesitation, no matter how evil it was

Vuk · « **Reply #2526 on:** 26 Apr 2011, 22:02 »

Oh wow, didn't realize how great NXNE is this year. Devo, Descendents, and fucking Hot Water Music...stoked.

Lupercal · « **Reply #2527 on:** 27 Apr 2011, 09:03 »

Thinking of going to Hevy Festival, I'm not sure if a lot of these bands are any good. From the photos of the last 2 years it looks like its just stupidly fun to be at, weather you like the music or not. i'll let you guys judge.

like, no bands ever come to the south east of England because you might as well just go to London. Kind of annoying as there are cities in this lovely portion of the UK that aren't London. But hey ho, I'll see what local offerings there are. Apparently the Subways are coming to Canterbury on a warm up tour but saw them in 2008 and their new material was blrugh.

Vuk · « **Reply #2528 on:** 27 Apr 2011, 10:40 »

Good combo of heavy/fast bands and fun bands. Sure, there are a few bad ones, but if you thought it was fun before, why not? The Carrier, Rot In Hell, Touche Amore, and The Dillinger Escape Plan are guaranteed to be great.

Lupercal · « **Reply #2529 on:** 27 Apr 2011, 11:47 »

Never been, but the photos on their Facebook page with singers coming into crowds, loads of crowdsurfing, and general festival-shit-that-goes-down looks great. And for £89 could be a good idea.

Seeing Foo Fighters soon...should be pretty great. New album isn't crazy amazing, but its good. My fifth time seeing Biffy Clryo (they're supporting). I wonder how many times is too many, especially as they've only had 2 albums out in those 5 shows...

cyro · « **Reply #2530 on:** 28 Apr 2011, 01:40 »

Bloodstock or Sonisphere. Why must I choose?!

Oh, Right. I'm poor and have to work.

richlitt · « **Reply #2531 on:** 30 Apr 2011, 03:10 »

Saw Ballboy in the Grassmarket in Edinburgh yesterday. It was pretty awesome, except for the drunk who continually walked up and down in front of the stage, arms spread and constantly looking for praise (for what?). But yeah, Ballboy is great. "I am an indie pirate" is a great song.

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #2532 on:** 30 Apr 2011, 06:16 »

And Burnt Island in the same place today!

KurtMcAllister · « **Reply #2533 on:** 01 May 2011, 01:40 »

So a friend of mine, who lives in Utah and can't even go, bought me a ticket to see the Mountain Goats. I think I owe this friend my firstborn or something like that. June 23, The El Rey Theatre.

I am probably going to be in a perpetual state of "flipping my shit" before the show, during the show, and for a good month after the show.

Durin · « **Reply #2534 on:** 01 May 2011, 16:09 »

About 90% sure I'm going to Pygmalion Musical Festival in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois this September.

http://pygmalionmusicfestival.com/

About half the line-up has been named and I'm pretty excited so far.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #2535 on:** 03 May 2011, 22:22 »

I am very likely going to the Sled Island festival in Calgary in June.

Here's the lineup

Wild Flag! I'm gonna see Wild Flag guys, it's OK to be jealous. Also Sleep (but I've seen them already so it's not as exciting as Wild Fucking Flag)

Rest of the lineup is pretty meh but honestly it has been so long since I have seen live rock and roll music that I'm not gonna be picky.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #2536 on:** 03 May 2011, 22:24 »

Oh yeah, and Neil Hamburger

look out! Ninjas! · « **Reply #2537 on:** 04 May 2011, 02:17 »

I just found out I have a ticket to see Herbie Hancock. Yay!

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #2538 on:** 04 May 2011, 02:28 »

In a couple of hours I am getting on a five hour train journey to London to see Death From Above 1979.

That's. Right.

look out! Ninjas! · « **Reply #2539 on:** 04 May 2011, 02:35 »

I hope 6000 people don't rock up for a howeversmall venue that thing was

whom · « **Reply #2540 on:** 04 May 2011, 17:50 »

Seeing Jukebox the Ghost on Friday!

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #2541 on:** 05 May 2011, 12:06 »

Oh man. So many parts of my body hurt from all the dancing/moshing/jumping around I did last night. I'm fairly sure my thumb is actually sprained.

scarred · « **Reply #2542 on:** 05 May 2011, 21:17 »

Stoked for their show first day of 'squatch.

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #2543 on:** 06 May 2011, 04:51 »

I have a massive bruise on my leg.

Edit: I have tickets to go see PS I Love You tomorrow with this really good local electro/chill/still rockin' artist Miaoux Miaoux but then tonight a girl suggested tea+cake+a movie and now I'm all AAAARGH. I should probably go hang out with girl right? I mean, PS I Love You are awesome, but I'm sure they'll be back (or even better, I'll be living in Canada).

Inlander · « **Reply #2544 on:** 07 May 2011, 18:56 »

Mark Olson next Saturday! It's gonna be so good. Salvation Blues is one of my favourite albums of recent times.

20 jazz funk greats · « **Reply #2545 on:** 09 May 2011, 14:20 »

slooooooooooan! this sunday! with allison!

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #2546 on:** 10 May 2011, 15:38 »

just saw fucked up, so good.

Scandanavian War Machine · « **Reply #2547 on:** 10 May 2011, 15:46 »

so i just found out that man man is playing in seattle next monday, and then black lips are playing a week or two after that

then next month or sometime later Aesop Rock is playing with...get this....kimya dawson

why so much awesome?

Lupercal · « **Reply #2548 on:** 11 May 2011, 11:18 »

So holy shit, the Australian Soundwave Revolution festival looks pretty fucking cool.

idontunderstand · « **Reply #2549 on:** 17 May 2011, 03:16 »

wohooo

http://www.off-festival.pl/en/2011/artist.html

Saw Kurt Vile the other day in Copenhagen. I really recommend seeing that when you get the chance.

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