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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
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 Posted - 04/14/2004 : 08:37:43
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We saw that The Capitol Years opened in MN, here are the rest:
Winnipeg - Ham
Regina - Despistado
Sask - Junior Pantherz
Edmonton - The Floor
Calgary - The Buzzing Bees*
Victoria - Leeroy Stagger
Vancouver (22nd) - Black Mountain (aka Jerk with a Bomb)
Vancouver (23rd) - Joel RL Phelps with the Secret Three
Spokane - Alien Crime Syndicate*
Boise - ??
Eugene (27th) - Audio Learning Center*
Eugene (28th) - Helio Sequence*
Davis - ??
* - not official, but likely!
Just missing Calgary for Canada - lemme know if you know who it is, and the US dates as well, thanks!
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christd1123
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Posted - 04/14/2004 : 10:52:25
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One_Angry_Dwarf
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Posted - 04/14/2004 : 13:04:44
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I know of one of the guys in the band that was asked to open in Calgary. They had broken up just before they were asked to, and they all agreed to get back together for the opening gig except him. He's all like "it's not right. we agreed we didn't want to do it anymore" and such. that's impressive, but still! there's integrity, sure, but then there's THAT.
Anyway, I don't know if they will be doing the show anyway with somebody else or not. I don't live there anymore, but the band is called "The Buzzing Bees". Fans should hope for Hot Little Rocket though. That would be sweet. |
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
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Posted - 04/14/2004 : 13:23:00
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| I loved the capitol years...and would like to hear more about what the other bands are like. I think it's a great way to find out about other cool bands... |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2004 : 13:46:09
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Thanks guys - posted this on the News page.
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SonOfKarlMarxandCocaCola
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Posted - 04/14/2004 : 18:57:38
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Originally posted by Daisy Girl
I loved the capitol years...and would like to hear more about what the other bands are like. I think it's a great way to find out about other cool bands...
They all seem to be local. Despistado are pretty good. They just recorded with Phil Ek and headed to SXSW. Their debut full length is coming out on Jade Tree. They're kind of complex post punk that you can dance too. A little less funky, a little more math rock, Hot Hot Heat . . . I dunno something like that.
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jetblackriver
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Posted - 04/14/2004 : 21:58:09
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I just read on Pixiesmusic.com that the opening band for Eugene on the 27th is Audio Learning Center (Ex-Pond & Ex-Sprinkler) and the opener on the 28th is Helio Sequence. They are both local to the Portland area and are both excellent bands. Audio Learning Center is a little more appropriate lineup with the Pixies than Helio Sequence, but both bands are good choices for openers. They both have a lot of energy and do a nice job of pumping up the audience. Definately get to the show early if you want to check out some great local music.
www.audiolearningcenter.com (streaming new album)
www.theheliosequence.com (hasn't been updated for over a year)
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Domestiques
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
503 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2004 : 22:22:58
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is there anyone I can contact to suggest a local act to open?
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lafemmeaffole
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Posted - 04/14/2004 : 22:33:26
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| Daisy, I loved the Capitol Years too! but I was way jealous of their view...they got to watch the whole show from in front of the barrier. I could tell from their faces that they were in complete awe...not unlike the rest of us. |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2004 : 23:33:15
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Thanks guys! Just a few more gigs and we'll have a complete set..heh..
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 04/15/2004 : 02:04:06
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And it looks like Ash will open for the Pixies on June 14th in Paris.
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hibster
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Posted - 04/15/2004 : 07:30:12
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vilainde - do you know who it will be on the 7th?
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Daisy Girl
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Belize
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Posted - 04/15/2004 : 09:32:37
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thanks jetblackriver... i love their coverart ...for some reason I wasn't able to get it to play. i'll try again tho.
LaFemme...wow that is so cool about the capitol years. If i had the musical talent i would start a band and hope i could open for the Pixies just for that awesome vantage point. Lucky bastages 
Guess there's probably no word of who is opening up for the Pixies in St. Paul, MN yet. |
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yarbles
= Cult of Ray =
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2004 : 10:32:03
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Hey, if no one cares, MY band could open for them in Boise. We'll all be there anyway!
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boom_cheek_aroon
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USA
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Posted - 04/15/2004 : 14:49:45
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i want built to spill to open boise.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 04/15/2004 : 14:53:31
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Anyone have any ideas for Brixton?
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Homers_pet_monkey
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United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2004 : 14:57:08
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Originally posted by vilainde
And it looks like Ash will open for the Pixies on June 14th in Paris.
Denis
Holy shit Batman!!!
I wish I was going to that show!!!
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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yarbles
= Cult of Ray =
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2004 : 14:59:41
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johndietzel
= Cult of Ray =
Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)
464 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2004 : 19:57:26
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Holy smokies. Raul's band opening for the freaking Pixies!
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porkbone1
= Cult of Ray =
USA
390 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2004 : 21:50:44
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HAM!
SpeedyM, Cult of Frank, my wife and I were waiting in line for our Disclive discs in Winnipeg... we couldn't stop talking about HAM. Those guys were the BOMB! Or did they "drop the bomb?" I don't remember. Who did drop the bomb anyway? Damn. We especially liked the part where they counted 1,2,3,4 in the middle of the song and then kept on playing just like they were playing before the counting. WOO!
Instead of following the Pixies, we thought of following HAM for the rest of their warm-up tour.
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chrischob
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Canada
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Posted - 04/16/2004 : 23:02:36
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My favorite HAM song was the Treetrunk song. I also liked when they all stood about 10 feet back from the mics and yelled into them.
I'm seriously thinking of going to their show at the Albert at the end of May
Here's a pic of them, I also have a short video clip of them too.
Who dropped the bomb?
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sloy
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France
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Posted - 04/19/2004 : 06:53:15
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Me I think that could be cool if the band to open for the pixies are the band who play on the pixies tribute(weezer,local h,promise ring,nada surf,man or astroman...)You don't think it's a good idea?
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
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Posted - 04/19/2004 : 07:36:12
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Holy crap, if you have video of them stepping back from the mics, I'd be forever in your debt! I was trying in vain to explain the hilarity of this to non-attendees.
HEEYYYYYYAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!
HEEYYYYYYAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!
HEEYYYYYYAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!
HEEYYYYYYAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!
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HEEYYYYYYAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!
HEEYYYYYYAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!
HEEYYYYYYAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!
HEEYYYYYYAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!
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Yeah, that count in thing was hilarious too! Why did they count in there? They weren't leading up to anything. They just counted and kept playing as though they'd not counted. Funny stuff!
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chrischob
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Canada
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Posted - 04/19/2004 : 13:52:00
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Sorry I just got a 10sec clip of Who Dropped the Bomb. The quality isnt that good but it sure brings back memories...
http://members.shaw.ca/padmai/bomb.avi
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porkbone1
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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Posted - 04/19/2004 : 19:14:08
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HOLY SHIT that's funny. I only wish it were longer. I totally want to see those guys again.
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chrischob
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Canada
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Posted - 04/19/2004 : 20:27:46
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They are playing the Albert on May 29, you could come on up for the weekend for HAM-fest.
1...2...3...4...
Maybe I could just video tape their show and sell copies here :)
Chris Choboter
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pixiesseixip
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Posted - 04/26/2004 : 00:14:02
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UC DAVIS OPENING BAND = QUITTER
see you there! |
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klikger
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Posted - 04/26/2004 : 00:46:40
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| Who opened Boise? Built to Spill? Please, please, please tell. |
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PleaseDrinkMilk
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Posted - 04/26/2004 : 15:42:12
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Originally posted by klikger
Who opened Boise? Built to Spill? Please, please, please tell.
nope, a local band (that I'd never heard before) called The Invasion. I'd describe them as "The Special Goodness meets toned down b-sides of Ozma's Spending Time On The Borderline." |
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RicoPhoenix
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Posted - 04/27/2004 : 02:27:04
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"The Special Goodness meets toned down b-sides of Ozma's Spending Time On The Borderline."
Rico's quick capsule review:
They blew.
Imagine the kids from a GAP commercial.
Now imagine them singing the same song over and over.
Thats 'The Invasion'.
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PleaseDrinkMilk
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Posted - 04/27/2004 : 19:51:40
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quote:
Originally posted by RicoPhoenix
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"The Special Goodness meets toned down b-sides of Ozma's Spending Time On The Borderline."
Rico's quick capsule review:
They blew.
Imagine the kids from a GAP commercial.
Now imagine them singing the same song over and over.
Thats 'The Invasion'.
*shrug* I didn't think they were all that bad. The only negative I really noticed was that the songs were too slow paced for my oh-my-God-I'm-about-to-see-The-Pixies mood. |
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sar2143
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Posted - 04/29/2004 : 14:06:02
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The Invasion weren't too bad. But they weren't great. They 'sounded' like a bad Radiohead cover band. They were playing original songs, but they sounded very obviously like Radiohead.
In fact, midway through their third song, a particularly mellow one, this guy next to me yelled out, "Play CREEP!" It was quite amusing. |
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KidGrain
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Posted - 04/29/2004 : 16:28:25
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| The Helio Sequence on 4/28 in Eugene kind of left me "meh." I like a good duo but the tape loops were a bit odd and the songs never jelled. Clearly they could play their instruments pretty well but less than a day later I can't remember any of their tunes other than the "Tomorrow Never Knows" cover. |
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boisepixie
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Posted - 05/04/2004 : 11:55:31
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[/quote] *shrug* I didn't think they were all that bad. The only negative I really noticed was that the songs were too slow paced for my oh-my-God-I'm-about-to-see-The-Pixies mood.
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Yeah. I think they had a tough job... a mellow banding opening for the Pixies. Nobody knew them or their songs, everyone wanted them off the stage and the Pixies on. All that considered, I think they were well received. I bet if they were opening for a mellower act, they would have gone over better. I heard the girl at the Pixies' merch table say that they were the first opening act that got applause and the best on the tour so far. I'm sure that will change once they play with Radiohead in Cali. |
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astrosurfer
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Italy
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Posted - 05/06/2004 : 05:34:16
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hi,
Does someone know about berlin date,29.06.200 at kindl-buhne wuhleide?
on my ticket there is wrote
PIXIES
+special guest ash & franz ferdinand
i hope that is not a mini-festival but a Pixies date,
however i'll go........thanks
sorry for my english language.. |
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porkbone1
= Cult of Ray =
USA
390 Posts |
Posted - 05/12/2004 : 19:18:28
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I was trying to find the website for the band that opened up in winnipeg. If you were there, you know how awesome they were. Is this their website?
http://www.heavenlyham.com/corporate/index.asp
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