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Bartholomew
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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 Posted - 08/11/2006 : 06:35:29
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| I'm pumped about tonight's show. Anyone else heading over that way? I'll make sure and post my review and some kind of a set list. Seen him several times but never solo acoustic. Hope he plays lots of new, unreleased delights. It's funny I've waited years to see him and Bonnie Prince Billy come to town again and now it's Frank tonight and Bonnie this Tuesday. |
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martha_promise
= Cult of Ray =
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2006 : 09:16:56
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My wife and I will be driving down from Central IL. for the show tonight. We're both really exited. We saw the Pixies three times two years ago but have never been fortunate enough to see Frank solo. I hope the crowd's better than in SLC. I heard the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill is a pretty good venue? Anyways, can't wait!
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 08/11/2006 : 09:54:45
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Wow wow wow. Martha_promise is a he. Well who would've guessed. Sorry pal, I hadn't checked your profile.
Denis
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martha_promise
= Cult of Ray =
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2006 : 10:10:56
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No problem Denis. It was Leadbelly's wife's name and I used to think it would be a cool name for a band. I was probably drunk when I picked it for a handle on here though, and didn't think it all the way through...
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Bartholomew
= Cult of Ray =
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2006 : 10:56:34
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| The Duck Room's alright, though kinda cramped. With a sold-out show it will be packed tonight. I don't understand why he doesn't play Mississippi Nights. The sound is much better and the venue quite a bit larger...Having seen him play in St. Louis before I wouldn't expect too much good from the crowd. That said, it'll be a great time as long as Frank's there. |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2006 : 11:14:02
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This is one of those times when I love this forum the most; the anticipation of a gig and post-gig goss threads.
have fun guys, drink one for us stuck here in No Frank Land. |
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Bartholomew
= Cult of Ray =
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2006 : 12:15:46
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| Since you asked politely, FBC, I will consider it my duty to drink one for you. :) |
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
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Posted - 08/11/2006 : 12:28:46
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Good call, fbc. It was pretty exciting to check the forum on Wednesday before the opening show of the tour, and it was a real thrill to see edbanky's, versionke's and fast man's post-show comments, setlists and pix. This is one of those times when you really appreciate the Internet. Can't wait to hear about tonight's show -- and maybe hear some bootlegs soon.
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Look, a pony! |
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2462 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2006 : 05:08:42
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| Can't wait to hear how the show went! |
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Bartholomew
= Cult of Ray =
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2006 : 08:41:54
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| Awesome show -- though I couldn't help waiting for the drums and bass to kick in. I'm already jealous of those who get to see a full band. But as far as an acoustic show -- man, oh man, it doesn't get any better than last night. Great crowd. Quiet and respectful. And singing along to old FB songs as loud as they were for Pixies stuff. A real surprise. Frank seemed to like this. |
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2462 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2006 : 08:46:25
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Bartholomew
= Cult of Ray =
USA
344 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2006 : 09:00:05
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He commented on how much quieter a crowd we were than salt lake city. As far as songs, that extra drink for FBC clouded my memory some but the setlist went something like this -- these are not in order
Czar
song of the shrimp
water song
dead man's curve -- loved this song - in-fucking-credible, a lot of passion, lot of life (if the rest of the new album resembles this one it will be a bonafide classic)
old black dawning
two reelers - incredible version, highlight of show to me and my wife (big man put some soul into it)
brackish boy
los angeles
headache
wave of mutilation
monkey gone to heaven
where is my mind
living on soul
humboldt county massacre
i burn today
all my ghosts
western star
goodbye lorraine
horrible day
california bound
bullet
sir rockabye
headache
cactus
I'm not dead, i'm in pittsburgh (started but stopped early on when he messed up words)
Nimrod's Son
sing for joy
His voice was in fine fine form. The only complaint would be he cut out any screaming -- but you know, it was acoustic. Great show. |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2006 : 09:13:43
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 yeah, you're back, Bartholomew!
I tell you, Two Reelers would be the highlight of any show, but then you had to go and post 'Living on Soul'. I can't believe it. The Man still remembers the chords.
Bart, You've made me very very happy. |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 08/12/2006 : 09:14:41
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Wow. Old Black Dawning and Living On Soul. In-fucking-credible indeed.
Denis
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2462 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2006 : 09:15:05
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| That's amazing. Some real treasures! |
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
729 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2006 : 09:23:38
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It seems that Humboldt County is back for good! Cool.
Thanks for the setlist, Bart.
Now I want to hear some of this please. Anyone who taped this and is willing to share? |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2006 : 09:34:02
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Yeah, last time i saw him acoustic he did "Humboldt" - glad to have it back.
And thanks for the reports from the show everyone!
-Brian - http://bvsrant.blogspot.com |
Edited by - Broken Face on 08/12/2006 09:49:46 |
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martha_promise
= Cult of Ray =
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2006 : 10:53:34
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Just to concur with what Bartholomew said, it was absolutly incredible. We were just to the left of him, maybe five feet away. There was lot's of energy from the crowd. When Frank first took the stage the place went wild and he mentioned that he hadn't even played anything yet. Besides a couple of dudes trying to get everyone to yell out for Massif Centrale (good taste, no tact) the whole show, everyone was really cool.
Dead Man's curve and the "Water Song" were insane. He asked the crowd if Dead Man's curve sounded like an Eddie Money song. I'm not sure which one he referred to. He then said that's alright, he liked the "Money Man." I was hoping to hear the "Rabbit Song" but no such luck. Living on Soul sounded great though, and was a nice surprise.
For an encore I believe it was Goodbye Lorraine, Where is My Mind?, and then he ended with Humboldt County Massacre, which was great. Besides those three and beginning the show with Czar, I echo Bartholomew's statement about that extra drink making it a tad difficult to remember any order to the setlist. The only two songs I think he played that are not on his list is the Holiday Song and I Want to Live on An (Abstract Plain), although I may be mistaken.
I did take some pictures with our digital, however they didn't really turn out very good at all and after seeing how great Versionke's were from SLC, it doesn't make much sense to bother with them.
Anyways, sorry for the schizo review, it was a late night. All in all it was one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Hopefully I'll get the opportunity to see him with a band in Chicago this fall...
-Tom
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
729 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2006 : 11:15:14
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Originally posted by martha_promise
I did take some pictures with our digital, however they didn't really turn out very good at all and after seeing how great Versionke's were from SLC, it doesn't make much sense to bother with them.
But that attitude would be the end of posting pictures from the shows since versionke's pics are hard to top. I mean it's not a competition. Plus, this was another night at another place.
So, please post them anyway. Pictures add so much flavour to the reviews & setlists.
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Edited by - kelladwella on 08/12/2006 11:21:02 |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2006 : 15:28:31
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I'd love to see a snap or two, Tom, even if they were voted the 'Official Shit Photos of 2006' by Masters-of-Photography-dotcom. It's great to hear the crowd loved the man for the fact he's Frank Black, not just the guy from the Pixies.
And again, Living On Soul! Holy moly! |
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martha_promise
= Cult of Ray =
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2006 : 15:34:11
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I'll try to get 'em up before the weekend's over guys. Thanks.
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fbc
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United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 08/12/2006 : 15:35:53
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| That's more like it ;) |
Edited by - fbc on 08/12/2006 15:36:06 |
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versionke
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 08/12/2006 : 22:34:06
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| tom, do post your photos! as the others have said, we're all wanting to see them & i didn't post mine to discourage others from doing so. sounds like it was a great show w/a much better crowd. would be nice if you could follow the tour around, eh? |
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martha_promise
= Cult of Ray =
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2006 : 05:25:19
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Yeah, following the tour would be nice, to say the least.
Here are some pics of the show as promised. The only clear ones are with a flash, which I didn't want to use a lot. I included the others just for the hell of it. I believe the one where he's putting his hands to his head are when he forgot the words to I'm not Dead (IiP).
-Tom
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fbc
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United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2006 : 06:37:10
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I'm always pleasantly surprised by how intimate these gigs seem to be. I've never witnessed such a thing myself and won't for a long long time (if at all) so that's why these pics and any others are priceless, Tom. I really appreciate you uploading them for the likes of me and the rest to see.
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Edited by - fbc on 08/13/2006 06:38:07 |
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kelladwella
= Cult of Ray =
Germany
729 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2006 : 07:20:33
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Nice, Tom. I like the first one without flash the best. Kind of an action picture.
And I would love to see Frank in a small venue like this, damnit. |
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Ziggy
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
2462 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2006 : 07:34:33
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Broken Face
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USA
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Posted - 08/13/2006 : 08:33:39
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Hey Tom and Bart - was there a merch table set up at the show? If so, what was there?
-Brian - http://bvsrant.blogspot.com |
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Sam
= Cult of Ray =
Ireland
514 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2006 : 08:51:28
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Originally posted by Ziggy
Those photos look eerily similar to Camden in 2003. I think it might even be the same guitar.
Wow i was just thinking that, what a great show that was.
You guys are very lucky to be able to attend these nice smaller shows. A treat indeed.
Come to Europe Frank! |
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martha_promise
= Cult of Ray =
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2006 : 09:57:24
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Hey Brian,
I didn't see a merchandise table anywhere. I may have just missed it, however, I'm pretty sure I would have seen one, as I had my eyes peeled.
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2006 : 06:28:08
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Cool photos, martha.
Join the Cult Of Pob! And don't forget to listen to the Pobcast! |
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primordialsoup77
- FB Fan -
USA
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martha_promise
= Cult of Ray =
USA
398 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2006 : 08:51:10
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Those are great. Thanks for sharing!
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Edited by - martha_promise on 08/14/2006 08:56:01 |
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fbc
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United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2006 : 09:42:06
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| ditto! |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 08/14/2006 : 10:00:51
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Hi primordial, and thank you!
It'd be great to see Frank in such an intimate setting!
Join the Cult Of Pob! And don't forget to listen to the Pobcast! |
Edited by - Carl on 08/14/2006 10:01:34 |
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dr.Evil
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