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aerodynamics
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 Posted - 04/16/2004 : 11:20:59
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Yes, it's fucked up, I agree. Before this place opened I had never been to a club show that began and ended so early. On Saturday nights they have what they advertise as "Club Fusion". The place is very popular due to its newness and excellent facilities. The 20 somethings will line up for an hour before hand just to get in on the weekends.
So, have no doubt that the show will begin promptly at the advertised time of 7:00 PM. I have been to three weekend shows there and the staff is extremely efficient. At the last show I attended, Death Cab for Cutie were somewhat curtailed in that they had to cut their encore to only one song and then were quickly rushed off as the preparations were made for the DJ guy and all of his equipment to take to the stage.
An excellent venue otherwise, so I guess that is the price to be paid. Don't be late! And make plans to do something after unless you want to hit the sack early. They advertise Club Fusion to begin at 10:00 PM, but that start time is subject to change on concert nights. I wish they would just can the club BS when a good band rolls into town, but I suppose the money grubbers want to cash in on as many greenbacks as they can get their hands on. Bastards!
Like you, I truly hope the Pixies aren't restricted timewise in any way, or else the owners may have a riot on their hands.
Here's the official website for the Big Easy, by the way...
http://www.bigeasyconcerts.com/index.cfm?action=Home&venueID=68 |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
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Posted - 04/16/2004 : 11:24:10
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i don't think i'd want to see another band (that i don't know) right after seeing the best band in the world. i vote for post-Pixies bar action.
the really important question is: among all those bars, which is most likely to have the cutest girls? |
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aerodynamics
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Posted - 04/16/2004 : 14:33:30
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Ah, that opens up a new catagory. Night spots that are hoppin', but no live band (the three non-music bars I mentioned in my previous post are all very quiet retreats).
My vote here would have to go to a place called The Blue Spark (15 S Howard St -- http://www.thebluespark.com). About three blocks from the Big Easy. Pretty popular hangout for the college age crowd on the weekends. Very good jukebox. Plus there is usually a hot dog stand stationed just outside on the street if you get hungry.
There are a handful of good choices really, but I'm not necessarily the best authority to judge since I don't get out as much as I used to (turning 40 this year). Here's a link to a small downtown Spokane Night Life directory including a small map for reference...
http://www.downtownspokane.com/Directory_Map.aspx?subType=Night_Life
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sqrrlbait
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Posted - 04/17/2004 : 09:01:42
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Hey Sqrrlbait -- I'm a Spokane native and I have to confess that your "Plant World" reference went right past me. Explain please.
Plant World was a place near the falls downtown where there was a plant shop below and a small venue above. It had a bar and a wooden floor gig space and one of those spiral staircases to the roof. It was mostly afterhours for Big Dipper or Ichabod's. Bands like Fumes, Fatty lumpkin, Bellywipe, Motherload (local or touring punk bands)would play after playing in a bar earlier.
But yeah the Creeps are playing Sat late night and Zeke was to play that show but they backed out. I am coming from PDX on Friday and probably staying in Cheney with friends. I second the Moral Crux show-they are great, old timers but still have it...
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floop
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Mexico
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Posted - 04/18/2004 : 20:25:00
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hey aerodynamics,
considerg how early the shows start at this venue, what time would you recommend going to dinner there, if you're trying to do the whole dinner/preferential entry thing? |
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Minky303
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Posted - 04/18/2004 : 21:46:29
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Anyone still need tickets? A couple of peeps backed out on the show, so I've got two extra. 2 for $60(+liquor libations :) Drop me a line!
(sold)
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aerodynamics
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Posted - 04/19/2004 : 11:38:16
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Plant World...okay, thanks for the clarification. I must have missed out on that whole bit. Ah well. If you haven't been to Spokane in a while, it's still the same crappy town, but the downtown area has really been cleaned up/revitalized. Local music scene seems to be fairly thriving as well, although I don't get out much these days.
Recommended time going to dinner? Let's see...doors open at 6:00, show at 7:00. I believe we're going to try to get to the restaurant at approximately 4:00 PM. Two hours is a long stretch, but you can take your time with dinner, drinks, etc., and there will be no pressure from the waitstaff that you're just sitting around waiting because that's what everyone else will be doing too.
By the way...duh...(sound of hand slapping head)... in my attempt to list after show hot spots I completely forgot about the most obvious -- Bourbon Street (that's the name of the restaurant/lounge attached to the Big Easy). If you haven't already had your fill of the place by then that is. It's got a pretty relaxing atmosphere and would probably be the best bet to happen upon a band member or two if they decide to wander and/or mingle after the show (my wife reports spotting the drummer from the Psychadelic Furs in the bar after their show recently).
Less than a week to go. If any one has any more questions or needs directions, etc., just post them here or e-mail me and I'll see if I can provide the necessary information. |
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mwamsley
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Posted - 04/20/2004 : 12:51:49
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I have two extra tickets for Saturday's show. I live in Seattle. Let me know if interested!
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roomloo
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Posted - 04/20/2004 : 14:04:54
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| Ha, Big Easy sounds a lot like First Avenue here in Minneapolis in terms of getting the show people out early for dance night. Kind of annoying. Anyway, see you guys in Spokane. |
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dee brown
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Posted - 04/20/2004 : 18:06:11
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| so I guess tickets are hard to come by for sat. in spokane. what about sunday in boise? I'm in san diego and just started researching stuff. the cheapest airfare I found was $204 rounder to boise. should've started the process earlier, but I still want to see the pixies somewhere other than cochella. |
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floop
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Posted - 04/20/2004 : 18:08:14
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| um, why don't you ask mwamsley for one of his tickets? |
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Engender
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Posted - 04/22/2004 : 10:28:31
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Hey, hey, I've got four (4) extras. I want to get ride of them ASAP so I can get them in the mail today, I'll sell them for a little abut face ($30 a piece?) plus money for shipping.
email:smileswearily@aol.com
IM me (aol):smileswearily
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floop
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Mexico
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Posted - 04/22/2004 : 22:34:02
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only two days away..
harringk, how do we get to your house for the backyard keg party? |
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buffalo burger
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Posted - 04/23/2004 : 01:46:33
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hoolllly shit!!!Happy Pixmas Eve everyone in spokane!! AAAAH
bop. |
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buffalo burger
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Posted - 04/23/2004 : 01:48:43
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but if they cut the pixies short i'll shit on their dance floor. The god damn graceland in seattle cut Rilo kiley's amaaazing set in liek HALF for the damn late show. what are they freaking thinking??
oh--but...the creeps afterwards....the creeps are freaking GREAT.
is the b side all ages?
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Amazed
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Posted - 04/23/2004 : 05:10:09
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Whoooooot Im gona drive from calgary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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aerodynamics
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Posted - 04/23/2004 : 10:19:08
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The B-Side is 21+ only.
I hope everyone travelling from out of town has a safe and enjoyable journey. Weather forecast here in Spokane for the weekend looks like high-50s/low-60s with little or no chance for rain.
Any last minute need for directions or anything, post them here or hit me with an e-mail. |
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astrocat
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Posted - 04/24/2004 : 03:19:16
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| Wow, aerodynamics. Thanks for the weather report! That will help me pack. I'm naming you Official Spokane Ambassador! |
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