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Post by samplestiltskin on Aug 9, 2004 17:03:50 GMT -5
I love "Cowboy Dan" and "Wild Pack of Family Dogs." That's awesome, Punk. You suck.
I'm trying not to be angry at these 14-year-old kids who "love" MM just because they heard "Float On" on the radio. But I guess I can't be stingy. They ARE a great band and even 14-year-old clueless posers should be able to enjoy them. Hmph.
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Post by RocDoc on Aug 10, 2004 9:21:01 GMT -5
God, this musta been a wonderful show!
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Musicians and fans get a Mutual kick
By Michael Parrish
Special to the Tribune
Cross-genre and multi-generational collaborations are hardly rare in popular music, but one of the most extreme of these artistic juxtapositions is the Mutual Admiration Society, which played to a packed house at the Metro on Monday night.
The genesis of this ad-hoc group occurred when twentysomething acoustic popsters Nickel Creek agreed to back former Toad the Wet Sprocket singer-songwriter Glen Phillips on a recording project, also titled "Mutual Admiration Society." For what is being billed as their only tour, the group was rounded out by percussionist Pete Thomas (a longtime member of Elvis Costello's Attractions) and Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones.
The 90-minute set offered ample evidence of the mutual artistic energy the artists are generating by playing together. Phillips' airy, plaintive ballads were fleshed out by the delicate instrumental and vocal contributions of Nickel Creek, which brought a subtlety to Phillips' tunes that was often overpowered by Toad the Wet Sprocket's electric charge. In turn, the Nickel Creek trio seemed to be energized by the expanded band format, particularly mandolin whiz Chris Thile, who seemed to have the time of his life jumping around the stage, coaxing fiery solos out of his tiny instrument.
For most of the show, Jones and Thomas played with great restraint. Phillips, speaking for himself and Nickel Creek, wryly noted: "This is the hardest the four of us have ever rocked, and for [Jones and Thomas] it's like sleeping."
Although the rhythm section played tastefully on the quiet numbers, they clearly relished the opportunity to take the energy up a notch. They turned Thile's cover of the Beatles' "Taxman" into a nervous, jerky shuffle, and, on one of the new tunes, "Somewhere Out There," provided an exercise in dynamics between the quiet verses and the thundering chorus.
Midway through the show, the ensemble divided into smaller subsets for a few numbers. Fiddler Sara Watkins switched to mandolin and recruited Phillips, Thile and Jones to sing barber shop-style harmonies on her whimsical "Anthony." Guitarist Sean Watkins paired up with Jones, now on mandolin, to perform an instrumental version of the Zeppelin standard "Going to California." Thile dazzled the crowd by playing some unaccompanied, letter-perfect Bach on his mandolin.
The group performed a large chunk of the new CD. The songs were fleshed out nicely for the live show, and clearly benefited from the contributions of the masterful rhythm section.
The musicians predictably dipped into their catalogs, including Toad the Wet Sprocket's "All I Want," and Nickel Creek's "Smoothie Song." The first encore began with a 50th birthday tribute to Thomas, leading into a frenetic version of Zeppelin's "Gallows Pole."
The Mutual Admiration Society tour may be a one-time affair, but the joy evident in the musicians' work together suggests that it is one that they, and their fans, will remember.
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Post by lumencandle on Aug 12, 2004 23:43:26 GMT -5
I love Cowboy Dan, too, Samps. In my top 5 MM songs...I know what ya mean about the pre-teens, too. Our Louisville show this weekend sold out in like, 4 days, before I could make sure if my friends could go, and you know it's all newby fans...sucks.
But I did see Gomez and the Thrills last night, as a birthday present for my friend, and I'm so glad I didn't just get her a book and call it quits! It was really, truly, such a great show that I'm feeling better about missing MM.
I expected Gomez to be good and I was glad to go. I am only a casual fan, moslty I'm only familiar with Liquid Skin and a few other random songs because my good friend loves them so (I mean, I'd like a word with anyone who doesn't know Get Myself Arrested.) So I expected quality, but they were one of the best acts I've seen in a bit, they are so engaging and rousing, but not totally in that "let's all be stoned and dance like hippies" way. It was just purely joyous. (I only had two drinks, it was definitely the music.) I couldn't help myself, I was so happy.
And the Thrills were really fun and had a clean-sound, not like so many forgettable, garbled openers...And the lead singer was apologizing, something about some amp not working and he promised they'd sound better next time...Whatever, crazyperfectionistartist guy. They sounded perfect to me.
Like I said on Random 10, I will see either of these bands again whenever I can. All day today I just kept thinking what a great show it was.
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Post by pattentank24 on Aug 23, 2004 11:33:45 GMT -5
Sorry Lumen I missed Gomez last night(the Roxy) due to the fact I went to Sonic Youth(Aug21,Earthlink Live) SetlistI Love You Golden Blue Stones Pattern Recognition Unmade Bed(Please play something a little older) Skip Tracer(Washing Machine track  ) Kim Gordon and Arthur Doyle Hand Cream 100%(a bored Atlanta crowd went nuts for this) Paper Cup Exit(pimping the new record hard) Teenage Riot( ;D) New Hampshire Dude Ranch Nurse(my fav. off the new one) Brother James( ) Encore Rain on Tin (;D) Expressway to YR Skull Certain songs were streched extended well past their audio demands including Jim's accordian solo during "New Hampshire" More new record which is solid than I would have liked but after 5 SY shows previously this setlist and performance(2 hr+) were well worth my time but worst of all I'm sick of this lame wanna-bee's attitude at recent shows form Atlanta crowds "that ho-hum nothing new I'm bored routine"people were leaving l/r before the first encore  Overall it's a SY show it will never dissapoint 8/10 Next show Franz Ferdinand/The Killers Sep 12(2nd time this year seeing both) |
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Post by samplestiltskin on Aug 23, 2004 12:12:05 GMT -5
Hmp. Gomez played one block away from my house a few weeks ago, but I'd never heard of them so I didn't bother to see them. Whoops.
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Post by Thorngrub on Sept 7, 2004 15:40:46 GMT -5
*3 More Days until I see Dream Theater + YES* |
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Post by JesusLooksLikeMe on Sept 8, 2004 3:35:26 GMT -5
Four days until PJ Harvey live at the Birmingham Academy. I'll try and get right to the front so I can give Riley a comprehensive report. I'll try and take note of some of the music too.
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Post by ScottsyII on Sept 8, 2004 6:25:32 GMT -5
Well, the Church play Adelaide on Nov 12th this year... It would be safe to assume that I will be there. :-)
So Gomez was good live lumen?! I really have enjoyed all of their albums, and I have wondered how they'd present live. I've heard live recordings of their shows on the radio before and they sound like theyt have a good spirit and vibe to them... good to hear someone confirming that!
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Post by pattentank24 on Sept 9, 2004 12:36:07 GMT -5
Saw Snow Patrol on Tues nice little band "Run" was the highlight nothing special like say buying tickets this weekend
On sale Fri
Morrissey-$65
Bad Religion-$20
Death Cab For Cutie-$18.50
On Sale Sat.
Interpol/Secret Machines-$22.50
R.E.M.-$55-$75
Badly Drawn Boy-$18.50
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Post by pattentank24 on Sept 23, 2004 13:24:18 GMT -5
Wilco Tonight
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Post by luke on Sept 23, 2004 13:27:31 GMT -5
$18.50 for friggin' Death Cab For Cutie? Robbery, I tell you, robbery.
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Post by Galactus on Sept 23, 2004 13:38:33 GMT -5
Wilco tomorrow night...Pearl Jam/Death Cab in two weeks...
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Post by luke on Sept 23, 2004 13:47:49 GMT -5
I don't have another show lined up until VooDoo Fest next month. Not that I really need one, after my concert overload at ACL this past weekend.
Bonnaroo
Curiousa
Austin City Limits
VooDoo
I am officially "shaggy haired shirtless dude with a backpack and sunglasses" guy. I've even got the backpack tan lines to prove it.
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Post by pattentank24 on Sept 24, 2004 8:53:35 GMT -5
Well Luke in fairness You Do get Rilo Kiley and 2 other bands as well so maybe they only play for 45 min I guess
Wilco Setlist(Sep 23 Fox Theater Atlanta Ga)
Hummingbird
Muzzle of Bees
Company In My Back
I am Trying to Break Your Heart
War On War
A Shot In The Arm
Via Chicago
At Least That's What You Said
Jesus Etc
Handshake Drugs
Kingpin(haven't heard since Summerteeth Tour)
I'm The Man Who Loves You
Poor Places
Spiders(Kidsmoke)-Best Blend of The Set about 15-20 min
Encore 1
Ashes Of American Flags
Theologians
The Late Greats
I'm A Wheel
Encore 2 ;D
California Stars(the place went nuts)
Passenger Side ;D
The Lonely 1
2hrs 21 songs,2 encores Yeah It's worth Your time and money Full Review Later
40 Days till Wine and Suits Interpol
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Post by Galactus on Sept 25, 2004 1:01:32 GMT -5
Wilco- Sept. 24 Thomas Wolfe Asheville NC
Muzzle Of Bees
Company In My Back
I Am Trying To Break Your Heart
A Shot In The Arm
Via Chicago
Hell Is Chrome
Hummingbird
Handshake Drugs
Jesus ETC
At Least Thet's What You Said
I'm The Man Who Loves You
Theologians
Poor Places
Spiders (Kidsmoke)
Christ For President
Far Far Away
Kingpin
The Late Greats
I'm A Wheel
Be Not So Fearful
Ashes Of American Flags
California Stars
I missed Portastatic...
Wilco was awesome, more later...after sleep...
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