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| theonecontender |
Posted - 05/30/2006 : 07:44:35
Update:
See thread for London show details.
Original Post:
Frank will be opening for the Foo Fighters on August 23rd in Toronto. Tickets are now sold out at 67 bones a pop - more than a little pricey for 40 minutes of Frank then a mediocre grunge band playing acoustic guitar. The next show is two days later in Chicago.
My question is this:
Toronto loves Frank, and I think the feeling is mutual since the last time he was here sans-Pixies he played 5 days at the Horseshoe. That being said, is there a chance that a late 23rd or 24th Frank solo show could be added to this tour? I believe it's a possibility. I hope there is a chance. It would be grand.
There is nothing wrong with wishful thinking.
Cheers,
1c |
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| mrb |
Posted - 09/17/2006 : 13:42:52
I live in the falls and I belive your right Chunk seem every one here lives under rocks, lets face it Niagara falls will always be one step behind, "The Powers That Be" are just going in the wrong direction
So it is depressing
But the city of St Cathariens has a bit to offer s.c.e.n.e music festival lots of bands one day event and grape & wine is a good time |
| Chunk |
Posted - 09/16/2006 : 09:13:03
I'm late to the party here, but just wanted to say what a great show that was. I can't believe how good he sounded - so rare that someone sounds that much better live than recorded.
Just a fantastic show, I was floored. My wife and I drove about 3-4 hours for the show and it was well worth it. We've decided we have to do the Toronto show at the Opera house as well now.
Saw beds there, he was standing about 2 feet in front of me.
Regarding london...I lived there for a year about 5 years ago, and i gotta agree, that town is about as depressing as can be (imo). I was happy to get out (went to niagra phalls for a few days after, that place is depressing in a different sort of way).
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| mrb |
Posted - 09/13/2006 : 20:01:41
I'd like to here go find you saint in TO in Oct |
| backdoor |
Posted - 09/06/2006 : 19:11:54
quote:
Originally posted by fazer_eyes
quote:
Originally posted by chipahoyboy
I'd like to see him play My Life In Storage live. That guitar riff is amazing!
not to mention the gorgeous lead solo at the the end of the track, Lyle Workman rules. so glad he's back in Frank's circle again. I was REALLY hoping for Sunday Sunny Mill Valley Groove Day, as far as Honeycomb tracks went.
Seeing heads bopping and lips moving for all that solo material was a joy! It was nice to be surrounded to by fellow FRANK fans rather than folks who just own Surfer Rosa and Doolittle
you can feel the magic in the air
reggie young on that lead... |
| Brank_Flack |
Posted - 09/06/2006 : 17:38:25
quote:
Originally posted by mrb
can someone conferm that Frank played Dead mans curve or am I nuts, THANKS to the Podcast 14 I.L.Franky I was able to relive
the Solo London ONT show
yes he did play it |
| mrb |
Posted - 09/06/2006 : 16:39:00
ok the rabbit hole!
sorry i dont have much insight on the man but i do have a great respect, That song is cool |
| mrb |
Posted - 09/05/2006 : 20:21:19
can someone conferm that Frank played Dead mans curve or am I nuts, THANKS to the Podcast 14 I.L.Franky I was able to relive
the Solo London ONT show |
| Brank_Flack |
Posted - 08/29/2006 : 20:17:23
any of it from the london concert that this thread is about? |
| mrb |
Posted - 08/29/2006 : 19:00:19
well that dident work
but you can google "frank black pics" click "Image results for frank black pics" then go to page 9
look for Image "Afbeelding: Frank Black"
its worth it |
| mrb |
Posted - 08/29/2006 : 18:33:18
Check this link out COOL LIVE STUFF FROM FRANK & FRANK & THE C'S
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images.vpro.nl/img.db%3F3957215%2Bs(210)&imgrefurl=http://3voor12.vpro.nl/3voor12/festivals/news/full.jsp%3Fportal%3D2534202%26event%3D23549716%26news%3D3981782&h=280&w=210&sz=9&hl=en&start=177&tbnid=KeDS77wwgf_FwM:&tbnh=114&tbnw=86&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dfrank%252Bblack%26start%3D160%26ndsp%3D20%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN |
| Skatealex1 |
Posted - 08/28/2006 : 15:31:37
I thought it was funny that ppl were head banging to the frank show i went to in brooklyn, but like your saying its great to see true frank fans
The Truth Is Out There |
| fazer_eyes |
Posted - 08/28/2006 : 15:01:12
quote:
Originally posted by chipahoyboy
I'd like to see him play My Life In Storage live. That guitar riff is amazing!
not to mention the gorgeous lead solo at the the end of the track, Lyle Workman rules. so glad he's back in Frank's circle again. I was REALLY hoping for Sunday Sunny Mill Valley Groove Day, as far as Honeycomb tracks went.
Seeing heads bopping and lips moving for all that solo material was a joy! It was nice to be surrounded to by fellow FRANK fans rather than folks who just own Surfer Rosa and Doolittle
you can feel the magic in the air |
| theonecontender |
Posted - 08/28/2006 : 06:36:06
quote:
Originally posted by dontspookthehorse
i just don't understand people dancing to "my life's in storage".
Let me help you understand: "It's all Disco, Baby!"
As well, "Living on Soul" has been left of the setlist thusfar. |
| chipahoyboy |
Posted - 08/27/2006 : 15:43:21
I'd like to see him play My Life In Storage live. That guitar riff is amazing! |
| beds |
Posted - 08/27/2006 : 10:31:40
It was raining. I agree that London is no Buffalo. Actually, that venue is a rotten place to see a band. I've been to it many times, but there's only about 60-80 people that really get a good show. However, I like it and enjoy that they crammed a 300-capacity live venue into a 100 year old, little hotel.
And I liked the show and thought the crowd was receptive and even knew the majority of the setlist. |
| fazer_eyes |
Posted - 08/26/2006 : 10:41:32
i drove from toronto, your right i have no desire to go to london again. fit the mood of the concert though, wouldnt you say?
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what mood was that exactly? i thought there were fairly good vibes throughout the room...a couple of you guys are really making the night seem like a big mopefest! what's the deal?
he didn't play bad harmony, I'm pretty darn sure that the western star/billy radcliffe double shot was the only pistolero moment of the evening. there were a few numbers that I was unfamiliar with, that 'Water' song, for example...were there any ODDBALLS tunes in there, perhaps?
you can feel the magic in the air |
| mrb |
Posted - 08/26/2006 : 06:01:28
I thought that but I lisent to pistolero all day befor the show but im shure he played Bad Harmony |
| Brank_Flack |
Posted - 08/25/2006 : 23:17:00
a song off pistolero is missing off my list. i think it might have been your such a wire. does anyone know which song? |
| mrb |
Posted - 08/25/2006 : 19:19:58
ah "My terrible ways" is off of Raider Man that song, normally i like to here stuff before i see or here them live regardless it hit my right where it counts a very honest song,
Western star
horrible day
manitoba
massif central, thats the sound YA!
I'Ve seen your picture
adda lee
billy r
and the Honeycomb songs
were just some of the highlights of the show but-after that I simply wanted more see ya's @ the opera house
thank you Frank B |
| Brank_Flack |
Posted - 08/25/2006 : 17:17:50
quote:
Originally posted by dontspookthehorse
yes he did play horrible day, one of my highlights
i must say, london, ontario is a very sad town. the opener ( i dunno his name) was the saddest (in many ways) singer songwritter i've heard in my several lifetimes now. the people and cars in london all seem to be grey in colour. there is definately a youth narcotics epedemic in the downtown area as well. i did very much enjoy the venue and of course the show. i just don't understand people dancing to "my life's in storage". i don't believe i will ever return to this city. i was very excited for my little road trip to Canadia, but don't think i'll be returning anytime soon (oh shit, yo la tengo is playing in toronto in october). you had some decent beers, and your little thames river was cute. i've gotta say -- the people were just fucking weird -- they seem to move even slower than those i've met on my travels to the deep south. there is no sense of urgency or purpose, it made me sad and uncomfortable. i was very glad to get back to my country today.
-dontspookthehorse
i drove from toronto, your right i have no desire to go to london again. fit the mood of the concert though, wouldnt you say? |
| fazer_eyes |
Posted - 08/25/2006 : 16:01:45
o...k, so what little drug free hamlet of urgency, purpose and perfection are you from?
Buffalo? HAHAHAHAHAHA
you can feel the magic in the air |
| dontspookthehorse |
Posted - 08/25/2006 : 14:58:20
yes he did play horrible day, one of my highlights
i must say, london, ontario is a very sad town. the opener ( i dunno his name) was the saddest (in many ways) singer songwritter i've heard in my several lifetimes now. the people and cars in london all seem to be grey in colour. there is definately a youth narcotics epedemic in the downtown area as well. i did very much enjoy the venue and of course the show. i just don't understand people dancing to "my life's in storage". i don't believe i will ever return to this city. i was very excited for my little road trip to Canadia, but don't think i'll be returning anytime soon (oh shit, yo la tengo is playing in toronto in october). you had some decent beers, and your little thames river was cute. i've gotta say -- the people were just fucking weird -- they seem to move even slower than those i've met on my travels to the deep south. there is no sense of urgency or purpose, it made me sad and uncomfortable. i was very glad to get back to my country today.
-dontspookthehorse |
| Brank_Flack |
Posted - 08/25/2006 : 12:40:26
quote:
Originally posted by Brank_Flack
wow that was the best show i have ever been to!
um heres the songs i remember, most of which arnt in particular order, im sure someone will have it...but for those desperate to find out what he played
raiderman
cactus
adda lee
the water song
dead mans curve
holiday song
wave of mutilation
california bound
another velvet nightmare
my terrible ways
fitzgerald
billy radcliff
western star
big red
los angeles
suffering
ive seen your picture
i burn today
my life in storage
where is my mind
massife central
666
those are out of order and lots of songs are probably missing, its 2:40 and i thought id give you guys a fix
my bad he also played horrible day and manitoba |
| fazer_eyes |
Posted - 08/25/2006 : 12:17:52
especially if Velouria isn't one of them.
ha! Amen! the Pixies opened their set with Velouria at the Molson Ampitheatre in Toronto last summer, which pretty much made my summer.
I wish he'd dip into Tromp le Monde a bit more...that record probably just stirs up bad memories or something, kinda like Time Fades Away for Neil Young...or something like that.
Motorway to Roswell or Letter To Memphis would be SWEET, ya know?
Last night in London was indeed a night to treasure...if he'd just played something from Cult of Ray and Devil's Workshop, he would have touched EVERY solo record. the anticipation between numbers was half the fun "which of his 472 amazing songs is he gonna pull out next?"
you can feel the magic in the air |
| HeroJuan |
Posted - 08/25/2006 : 11:02:18
Whoa. What an excellent set. I love that he played Adda Lee, Western Star, Big Red, storage, Fitzy, Massif, and I've seen your picture! I hope when I see The Man with band the setlist is like this but larger. I think 5+ Pixies tunes is a little excessive, though, especially if Velouria isn't one of them.
james
quote:
Originally posted by Brank_Flack
raiderman
cactus
adda lee
the water song
dead mans curve
holiday song
wave of mutilation
california bound
another velvet nightmare
my terrible ways
fitzgerald
billy radcliff
western star
big red
los angeles
suffering
ive seen your picture
i burn today
my life in storage
where is my mind
massife central
666
those are out of order and lots of songs are probably missing, its 2:40 and i thought id give you guys a fix
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| theonecontender |
Posted - 08/25/2006 : 10:08:41
What an entertainer! I've never been floored by a solo performance before - it was very powerful. Everyone I was with had an amazing time and so did the entire crowd. Great response after every track. My personal highlights were Raiderman, Suffering (!), and Western Star. Can't wait til the next show with the band, but to be honest, it's gonna be hard topping that performance. Cheers,
1c |
| kromkamp |
Posted - 08/25/2006 : 07:38:42
Great show! I was hoping for more of the early solo songs he's been playing (Brackish, Headache) but still, very good setlist.
You can certainly tell the last couple years have dusted the cobwebs off the ol' screaming voice. He turned up the vocal intensity on many FB songs that never used to be like that, including some *fierce* growls on Massif Centrale. |
| coastline |
Posted - 08/25/2006 : 04:27:35
Right on -- he did another Honeycomb track -- Another Velvet Nightmare. I keep wondering how these songs will come out when it's just him and the acoustic. I hope a recording of this show eventually turns up.
 Look, a pony! |
| beds |
Posted - 08/25/2006 : 04:07:35
He did a great job and didn't bail on any songs. Greast setlist, I thought. Unfortunately, my recording gear didn't test too well and I didn't tape the show. |
| vilainde |
Posted - 08/25/2006 : 01:04:08
Suffering! Man I need to have a boot of that gig. Did he manage to yell even more than on Dead Man's Curve?
Denis
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| Skatealex1 |
Posted - 08/25/2006 : 00:41:17
amazing-another velvet nightmare and suffering. I would never expect him to play those songs solo. Very cool i bet the show kicked ass
The Truth Is Out There |
| Brank_Flack |
Posted - 08/24/2006 : 23:41:08
wow that was the best show i have ever been to!
um heres the songs i remember, most of which arnt in particular order, im sure someone will have it...but for those desperate to find out what he played
raiderman
cactus
adda lee
the water song
dead mans curve
holiday song
wave of mutilation
california bound
another velvet nightmare
my terrible ways
fitzgerald
billy radcliff
western star
big red
los angeles
suffering
ive seen your picture
i burn today
my life in storage
where is my mind
massife central
666
those are out of order and lots of songs are probably missing, its 2:40 and i thought id give you guys a fix |
| theonecontender |
Posted - 08/24/2006 : 07:51:56
quote:
Originally posted by mrb
yes guy what time will Frank be hitting the stage? I have a two hr drive
The venue website says show at 9:30 with another dude opening the gig, so probably FB at 10:30. But to be safe, I'd be there soon after 930.
I am extra hyped about this show after reading the set lists. See you guys there tonight. Cheers,
1c |
| mrb |
Posted - 08/24/2006 : 03:57:03
Nice Cape Cod "what a butiful location" I just looked at the web site I got that same surreal feeling the firts time I got to see the Pixies see what hapens tonight |
| Pyeman73 |
Posted - 08/23/2006 : 20:09:25
I saw Frank play at Call the Office 10 years ago in 1996 when I was a student at Guelph University. He opened with The Marsist (as it was the COR tour) and I remember how crazy the little place went when the guitar riff started. As a Boston resident during the Pixies' first go-round, seeing him there was surreal. Until I saw him at the Beachcomber last Friday.
Charles - I noticed you like Sopranos pinball! |
