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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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 Posted - 02/27/2005 : 07:10:32
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One in Newcastle and the other in London. I'm hoping these are maybe warm up gigs for another tour.
I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/27/2005 : 07:23:22
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Oh I really hope so, that would be cool. Keep me posted.
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 02/27/2005 : 07:26:39
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Oh - you know I will.
I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 02/27/2005 : 11:01:30
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quote:
Originally posted by shineoftheever
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Originally posted by floop
had a great time (and even managed to get a girl to go with me. a cute girl at that)
what'd she cost? 
I'm what you call a repeat offender. I repeat, I will offend again!
your mom never charges me
ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee! |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
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Posted - 02/28/2005 : 03:37:46
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she can be charitable that way. she just wants your 'dilla recipes. dad. ;)
I'm what you call a repeat offender. I repeat, I will offend again! |
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 03/02/2005 : 13:25:09
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Dinosaur Jnr are playing Download festival - now I just have to lay my grubby paws on a guest pass and I'll be happy.
You want it all but you can't have it.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2005 : 14:37:29
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| I can add The Arcade Fire on May 4th to my extensive list now. Cooool. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2005 : 14:35:31
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I went to see The Subways last night. They only played 6 songs and then a 1 song encore. Seven fookin songs for £8. That's over a pound a song. I feel bloody cheated. Mel, explain this to me, do they often do this?
EDIT: Let it be known that their songs are about two and a half minutes long on average. |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/07/2005 : 14:39:14
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i don't think I'm going to be able to see the arcade fire :(
this makes me sad
and makes me hate everyone who gets to.
i hate you
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 03/07/2005 : 14:51:16
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I think I'm going, for free most likely. Unless I don't.
Is anyone else going to the London show on the 17th March?
Ash wields the chainsaw attached to the stump where his hand used to be and straps a sawn-off shotgun across his back
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 03/07/2005 : 15:37:54
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I hate you
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
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Posted - 03/08/2005 : 07:48:25
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I saw REM in Cape Town over the week-end. Even if the show sucked and they only played the hits most of you probably dislike them for I was looking forward to a three day week-end in Cape Town.
REM put up a mighty show in the end. They were much louder and tougher than I'd expected them to be and played enough from their brilliant 80's records. So Central Rain, Exhuming McCarthy, Orange Crush, The one I love were all stunning. Even some of their later stuff such as the feedback drenched version of Walk Unafraid sounded much better than on the records. If you like REM but didn't want to see them this time around because of their insipid last record you might want to reconsider. I bought tickets to see them in Jo'burg again.
Oh and Surfer, just to make you a bit homesick. I had breakfast at The Empire on Muizenberg beach and then had a long walk down the beach in early morning sunshine. Love the place.
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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/08/2005 : 07:52:12
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apparantly when they played sheffield (which I didn't buy tickets for because of the new album and the ticket price) the drummer cancelled on them and they decided to do an acoustic set rather than cancel the whole gig, they played for an hour and then told everyone they'd come back and if they kept there tickets they'd treat them to a proper show, i might love michael stipe again..
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/08/2005 : 07:59:30
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Posted - 03/08/2005 : 08:02:03
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I'm with you Tre, hating every person that is going to see the Arcade Fire.
Have you heard
The days are getting shorter?
What will you do when your suntan is faded and the summer's gone?
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
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Posted - 03/08/2005 : 08:04:12
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It was Mike Mills who got sick.
Stipe introduced the local supporting act from the stage. It took the crowd a while to recognise the skinny guy dressed in a vest. You would have loved Stipe taking off his shirt at the end of their set.
http://entertainment.iafrica.com/music/morning_after/422158.htm
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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/08/2005 : 08:09:23
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aah I heard the story second hand.. poor millsy
DON'T do that to me, I just dropped my cigarette in my lap
wow, thats one hell of a write-up, I got mocked mercilessly for going to see REM by some of my uber-indie friends but I feel smug and safe in the knowledge that they really missed out, fucking excellent band.
glad you went then?
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2005 : 08:17:38
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My only complaint was the price of the tickets (I remember you complaining about the prices in the UK as well) The show was very good though which made it worthwhile. If the show sucked the good time I had in Cape Town would have made up for my troubles flying down there. It was going to be a good week-end no matter what happened.
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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/08/2005 : 09:36:32
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well i'm glad it was a good one! the uk prices were on the high side in my opinion, too much for students anyway :(
yeah Rita, I hate everyone going to see the arcade fire (unless I manage to convince one of the many people I'm working on to take me, then woo, but if not grr, i'm dropping hints at my dad, well i say hints it's more of a pops pleeeease, pretty pleeease, i love you dad! kind of a hint)
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
4209 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2005 : 09:43:37
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Originally posted by offerw
My only complaint was the price of the tickets (I remember you complaining about the prices in the UK as well) The show was very good though which made it worthwhile. If the show sucked the good time I had in Cape Town would have made up for my troubles flying down there. It was going to be a good week-end no matter what happened.
wilhelm
Grrrrrr! Jealous jealous (and I never ever thought I'd be saying that about a REM gig)! My little sister went to see them, will have to call and find out what she thought.
You want it all but you can't have it.
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
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Posted - 03/08/2005 : 09:53:39
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Mono and Parlour blew our minds last weekend, Mono live is a religious experience. Really nice people too.
I recommend anyone able to see them on their current tour check them out. They'll be at the SXSW festival as well.
Mono with Parlour
complete Mono tour
and Slint on 2.22 was perfect. There are still tickets available for some shows (including the Hollywood date and 3/24 in Chicago).
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2005 : 09:56:55
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Originally posted by starmekitten
well i'm glad it was a good one! the uk prices were on the high side in my opinion, too much for students anyway :(
yeah Rita, I hate everyone going to see the arcade fire (unless I manage to convince one of the many people I'm working on to take me, then woo, but if not grr, i'm dropping hints at my dad, well i say hints it's more of a pops pleeeease, pretty pleeease, i love you dad! kind of a hint)
cats have nine lives/ which makes them ideal for experimentation
Do you need the money or the people to go with? You can come with my friends and I if you like. There is just three of us at this one. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2005 : 10:00:28
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| Are you working for these bands Apl? |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2005 : 10:11:09
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| heheh no. Just a music fanatic, tryin to spread the joy. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2005 : 10:12:19
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| Haha, OK then, you work for Ticketline right? |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2005 : 10:20:40
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Hmm, maybe it was the links tipped you off? ;)
OK, it's official, Shellac are "touring":
Wed Apr 13 2005 FIRST AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS, MD [sic]
Thu Apr 14 2005 TODD WEHR HALL MILWAUKEE, MN [sic]
Fri Apr 15 Chicago Bottom Lounge 18+
Sat Apr 16 Chicago Martyr's all ages
Sat Apr 16 Chicago Martyr's 21+
Sun Apr 17 Chicago Martyr's 21+
Monday April 18th @ Big Horse
Tuesday April 19th @ Cal's Liquors
Wednesday April 20th @ Wise Fool's Pub
Thursday Shellac will be spinning Dark Industrial/Goth @ Neo. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/08/2005 : 10:26:10
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Haha, brilliant.
Ok, I want two tickets for The Mets game this weekend. Good seats mind. I'll pay top whack. |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2005 : 10:35:31
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Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
Haha, brilliant.
Ok, I want two tickets ...
I'll pay top whack.
What is it you think I'm running here?!
You'll have to talk to Les at the Bunny Ranch for that. |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2005 : 10:43:10
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| Hehe, that was a little 'The Secret Of My Success' wasn't it? |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2005 : 15:20:38
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Originally posted by starmekitten
apparantly when they played sheffield (which I didn't buy tickets for because of the new album and the ticket price) the drummer cancelled on them and they decided to do an acoustic set rather than cancel the whole gig, they played for an hour and then told everyone they'd come back and if they kept there tickets they'd treat them to a proper show, i might love michael stipe again..
I have since read that apparantly it was only 4 songs, so I doubt it was an hour. Better than nothing, but still with their back catalogue, you'd think they could knock out a few more. |
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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/08/2005 : 15:24:45
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gosh, remind me to pay no heed to second hand stories in future, apparantly "it just wasn't working" and he thought rather than carry on and give a sucky show it was best to re-schedule. I think still, it's pretty decent of him to do any at all, some bands won't.
I just saw your arcade fire thing! bless you, if it turns out i am in fact a full on loner i'll let you know! :)
cats have nine lives/ which makes them ideal for experimentation |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2005 : 15:41:40
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Well you are most welcome, would be great to meet you at last.
And I agree it was good of them to at least play some songs. |
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
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Posted - 03/10/2005 : 08:29:10
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Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
I went to see The Subways last night. They only played 6 songs and then a 1 song encore. Seven fookin songs for £8. That's over a pound a song. I feel bloody cheated. Mel, explain this to me, do they often do this?
EDIT: Let it be known that their songs are about two and a half minutes long on average.
I havent seen them play for about a year...but from what ive heard, they keep cutting their set list down further and further...to be honest, with the exception of oh yeah, the songs are all a bit crap. he may be a good friend and everything, but all of the songs sound the same, and charlotte shouldnt sing. She sounds like a chipmunk, as the NME so rightly pointed out. Punk ROck Porridge, i quite liked too.
But all credit to them trying to still do teh same thing as many bands have already done...im sure, well i know there are alot of people out there who really like them. So thats cool. But ive really gone off them. Listened to their new album...was dissapointed. to say the least. I think every one else will be if they buy on the strength of subways. They are gettng alot of radio play from Jo whiley tho....but so are the others. who are the worst band ever to surface
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2005 : 09:09:44
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Yeah I was not too impressed, they had a couple of decent tunes, Oh Yeah and 1 am (and perhaps one other), but nothing amazing. And with a setlist as short as that, they are not gonna get too far. The US will laugh them back home.
And yeah, she needs to shut the hell up. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 03/10/2005 : 10:01:11
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I liked the one you put on your CD Mike, but I don't think I'd pay to go see them, specially if you were going to pay a pound plus per song.
I got tickets for the Go! Team in London today Mike - they'd better be good or I'll kick your lily butt.
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