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Oct 01 '10 by canceromega
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The concerts/shows/festivals blog

What concerts are you going to?
What bands are you gonna see?
I want to discuss live performances and junk 'cause I'm into that. Let's talk about how cool band X is in concert.

Concerts I have recently been to:
Pixies - 9/22
Pavement - 9/28
Guided by Voices - 9/30

Concerts I have planned:
The National/Owen Pallett - 10/08
Los Campesinos! - 10/23
Jonsi - 10/26
of Montreal - 11/03
Fun Fun Fun Fest - 11/05-06
The Octopus Project - 11/20

This fall is busy in terms of shows. Let's talk about muzaks!

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SuperRyan on Oct 01 '10 at 1:06am

I don't go to concerts.

I am not a good addition to this blog conversation.

Chipmnk on Oct 01 '10 at 1:07am

Elliott Smith...

:|

shakethesheets on Oct 01 '10 at 1:08am

OWEN PALLETT FUCK YES

shakethesheets on Oct 01 '10 at 1:10am

I wanted to go to four shows this week but I ran out of money.

if I find money, might see Tallest Man on Earth today/tomorrow (Friday)

got Fountains of Wayne & Marshall Crenshaw next week, Thermals the week after.

Chipmnk on Oct 01 '10 at 1:12am

I wish I had the money to see Sufjan next month.

canceromega on Oct 01 '10 at 1:22am

Thermals are cool! I've only seen them once, but they were really fun.
Also, I wish I had known when Sufjan tickets went on sale because I would have paid the money for a good seat, but I can't be bothered to pay $40 for a balcony seat. :(

And I'm really looking forward to Owen Pallett again. He is one of the most talented guys I've seen play.

shakethesheets on Oct 01 '10 at 1:27am

yeah Owen's incredible. I've seen him 3 times I think, and he's very very different depending on the setting.

1st time was more laid back and he had been drinking and was really fun and awesome, 2nd time was a more somber, seated venue, and he gave a great performance but really different vibe, 3rd time his equipment was a little fried from an outdoor festival the day before and a lot of stuff didn't sound quite right.

Chipmnk on Oct 01 '10 at 1:31am

DID HE PLAY OUTSIDE WHILE IT WAS RAINING???

canceromega on Oct 01 '10 at 1:32am

The only time I've seen him sounds like your first time seeing him. It was in a really small venue, and he was paired with the Mountain Goats, and you could tell he was really enjoying himself, which made the performance ten times more enjoyable. I think this time I see him, it's going to be a bit bigger since it's in a larger venue, and he's opening for a more popular band. I'd really just like to see him be the headliner, but I haven't gotten that opportunity yet.

mike bautista on Oct 01 '10 at 1:33am

Tomorrow

Being both forgetful and easily amused means I'm constantly excited and surprised every time I remember I'm going to this. And holy shit it's tomorrow!

Also, I saw the Pixies last week! Let's talk about them! :):):)
I think I'm just seeing what you're seeing but with a week delay. Oh and Jonsi in October!!!

mike bautista on Oct 01 '10 at 1:34am

Some guy at the Pixies show said LCD Soundsystem is playing here, too. I might go to that.

jet approves on Oct 01 '10 at 1:36am

i didn't see born ruffians tonight because i have a test tomorrow and had no one to go with. :(

mike bautista on Oct 01 '10 at 1:37am

Awww Jeanette. You should've went anyways!
I went to Pixies by myself and to the show this weekend by myself, but once you're there, you're not alone.

canceromega on Oct 01 '10 at 1:41am

Ahh! Pixies were awesome. I think they might do Into the White at every show, and it's definitely a highlight. I was totally blinded by the smoke machine, and it was soooo good. I think my favorite performance during the entire show was Tame, though. A really big surprise seeing as how I'm not even a huge fan of it on record.

I'm also excited for your Matador experience!! You need to tell me all about Pavement experience, and you NEED to go see Times New Viking!

jet approves on Oct 01 '10 at 1:43am

yesss but having to study for my exam topped it off for me. :/ i am sad i missed it though.

mike bautista on Oct 01 '10 at 1:54am

Oh man yes the smoke was amazing! I caught some cool pictures of it. And I know exactly what you mean about Tame. I appreciate the album so much more after experiencing it live. I was sad because I wasn't on the side that Kim was on. But she came to my side when they took their bows, and I almost died of happiness. Everything she said was the best, and seeing her smiling and saying stuff and laughing inside as she thought of stuff to say was my feel good moments of the week.
And I will try and catch as much of everything on Matador weekend as I can.
Lucky you on getting to see The National!

shakethesheets on Oct 01 '10 at 1:55am

aw I saw Pixies like 4 years ago on that first reunion tour I think it was, with Mission of Burma, it was pretty awesome.

Bramish on Oct 01 '10 at 2:04am

This year I've seen:

Pavement

The National
The Low Anthem
Fanfarlo
The Kissaway Trail

Wolf Parade

Later this year I will see

Frightened Rabbit

and... this

mike bautista on Oct 01 '10 at 2:07am

Holy shit at that B&S curated show.
I've always wanted to go to an ATP fest.

Bramish on Oct 01 '10 at 2:10am

I try and go to one every year. I've never been disappointed - even if the bands aren't my absolute faves the vibe there shits on that of any other festival. So much good feeling, and sleeping in fully fitted chalets with kitchens and bathrooms rather than tents makes it even acer.

canceromega on Oct 01 '10 at 2:14am

Kim Deal is really adorable. Like, mom adorable. It's the best thing watching her play in a rock band.

ATP festivals always look so good. I remember being supremely jealous of the ATP curated by Pavement.
And how was the National? The only time I've seen them was far away, and I wasn't very into them at the time, so I don't remember a lot about it.

Bramish on Oct 01 '10 at 2:17am

The National's set was one of the best I've ever seen by anyone. Goosebumps throughout. I only got into them a year or so ago but they've become one of my favourite bands. I expected it to be a low key performance for the most part but the singer guy has a great stage presence and some real energy. You can tell he's in his element up there.

canceromega on Oct 01 '10 at 12:23pm

All the videos I've seen of them are just fantastic. It's good to know that everyone I've talked to who has seen them absolutely raves about their performance. I imagine it'll be one of the better shows I see in my show-going career.

sonmi on Oct 01 '10 at 12:31pm

i haven't been to a show in a long time. i saw zola jesus open for the xx the other night, but i don't think that counts.

shakethesheets on Oct 01 '10 at 12:32pm

sure it counts

did you see the xx? are they any good live?

tracerbullet on Oct 01 '10 at 12:34pm

i have no concerts planned. there were some that i wanted to see over the summer, but it didn't happen.

however, i am seeing louis c.k. in november, and that'll be awesome.

sonmi on Oct 01 '10 at 12:34pm

the xx are absolutely insane live. they put on such a good show, with lots of crazy lightning and misc stage tricks.

shakethesheets on Oct 01 '10 at 12:37pm

oh neat!

SuperRyan on Oct 01 '10 at 12:41pm

oh, man the Muddy Pearls are playing a show next month and it's only an hour away

hmmmm

NiNTH WHEEL on Oct 01 '10 at 12:42pm

tracerbullet
however, i am seeing louis c.k. in november, and that'll be awesome.
Jealous. That will be awesome.

Couldn't bring myself to brave ACL fest, but I'm seeing Sonic Youth next weekend.

Chipmnk on Oct 01 '10 at 12:43pm

Dammit, Brian. You fuck.

tracerbullet on Oct 01 '10 at 12:44pm

canceromega on Oct 01 '10 at 12:59pm

Out of curiosity, are you still playing shows, sonmi?

Also, Matt! I can't do ACL anymore either. I went in 2006 and 2007 and one day last year, but it's so awfully crowded now that I can't enjoy it anymore. I think Fun Fun Fun Fest is a much much better alternative to ACL now especially considering the lineup they put together every year.
I couldn't spend the money on Sonic Youth, and I'm jealous you're going! Have fun, though, it'll definitely be awesome.

shakethesheets on Oct 01 '10 at 1:01pm

I saw Louis CK last week and it was the best thing.

mike bautista on Oct 01 '10 at 2:26pm

Pavement and Sonic Youth tonight!!!

I hope SY plays old songs. I was a huge fan of them, but I've never heard The Eternal yet.

stubby43 on Oct 01 '10 at 3:04pm

Last show I went to was arcade fire in saskatoon, they were good, they sounds just as good live as they do on their cd's but they didnt convice me I should be a fan of them.

As much as I like their music it still makes me go meh

PogoLightning on Oct 01 '10 at 3:07pm

I'm envious of you for getting to see Of Montreal.

Los Campesinos, Octopus Project, and the National are pretty awesome live.

I'm seeing Muse in a couple weeks, and Fang Island and Sleigh Bells. And maybe ingrid michaelson again.

live music is awesome.

Kookaberry on Oct 01 '10 at 3:11pm

I've tagged along to some bands I didn't know like Airborne Toxic Event, Of a Revolution and OK Go. Thy were all pretty great esp ATE cause they played in a synagogue with a string quartet. Also saw Stars TWICE and they are fucking amazing. Rodrigo y Gabriela are phenomenal too.

Kookaberry on Oct 01 '10 at 3:12pm

I wanted to see Ratatat but don't have money now. Am supposed to see Frightened Rabbit and hope to see Andrew Bird.

Kookaberry on Oct 01 '10 at 3:12pm

I wanted to see Ratatat but don't have money now. Am supposed to see Frightened Rabbit and hope to see Andrew Bird.

mezo on Oct 01 '10 at 3:18pm

The last show I saw was Snoop Dog.

And I came real close to seeing Hall & Oates at the state fair last week.

That's about it....

spacesick 2 on Oct 01 '10 at 3:19pm

I don't got NOTHIN comin up

shakethesheets on Oct 01 '10 at 3:22pm

FR were a lot of fun, have to miss them this time around due to scheduling.

I'd like to see Andrew Bird and Ratatat but their shows tend to be $30+ and I don't like paying that much just because they're more well-known than other bands.

Chipmnk on Oct 01 '10 at 3:24pm

I saw Bob Nanna a couple months back. That was legit.

mezo on Oct 01 '10 at 3:29pm

OH YEAH!
Twiggyjen and I saw the Old 97s for free. That was alt-awesome.

Steve The Great on Oct 01 '10 at 3:36pm

none/none

shakethesheets on Oct 01 '10 at 3:55pm

what?! it's Neil Finn!

Kookaberry on Oct 01 '10 at 6:39pm

Everyone knows who Crowded House is...or should. One of the best bands of the 80s.

mike bautista on Oct 02 '10 at 6:54am

This happened.

I didn't get a drumhead, but I got he handed me his picks and one that Lee Ranaldo left behind. I'm pretty happy about this. Ted Leo vs. Fucked Up after party was awesome, too. But I had to leave early because my knee was dead by then and I was really tired. Goodnight.

SuperRyan on Oct 02 '10 at 9:13am

Rumor is that The Standing is playing a small venue in the next town tonight

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