Spanish Gold

[Waddy Peytona]

WFPK interview:
http://wfpk.org/2014/spanish-gold-studio/

[Murph]

Man they just played a great show at Mercury Lounge. Tiny little club, probably only holds about 250 and wasn't quite packed, but they still brought it. Everyone sounded great, Dante singled out Patrick for a couple awesome drum solos, and generally it was just a real high energy show. I'm not even a big fan of the record, but I wouldn't miss them if they come around. Also, they killed it with a Bel Biv Devoe "Poison" cover to end the show. They actually said to the crowd that they would be hanging out drinking beers afterward and encouraged everyone to stay and hang, but I had to catch a train. Pretty upset I couldn't drink a beer or two with Patrick...

Ps- they have 2 backup singers who are smoking hot and one does play a bit of omnichord throughout the show.

[millerjustin]

Man they just played a great show at Mercury Lounge. Tiny little club, probably only holds about 250 and wasn't quite packed, but they still brought it. Everyone sounded great, Dante singled out Patrick for a couple awesome drum solos, and generally it was just a real high energy show. I'm not even a big fan of the record, but I wouldn't miss them if they come around. Also, they killed it with a Bel Biv Devoe "Poison" cover to end the show. They actually said to the crowd that they would be hanging out drinking beers afterward and encouraged everyone to stay and hang, but I had to catch a train. Pretty upset I couldn't drink a beer or two with Patrick...

Ps- they have 2 backup singers who are smoking hot and one does play a bit of omnichord throughout the show.

Right on Murph - same thoughts after seeing them in Saratoga on Monday night - great show with high energy, the back up chicks were a nice surprise, spoke at length with Dante and Patrick after the show (Patrick will be hanging at Bonnaroo with City & Colour guys) - poster is sweet -

[bartel]

they smoked it on letterman.

[johnnYYac]

David Letterman - Spanish Gold: "Out On the Street"

[GO4IT]

Even more excited now to see them tomorrow in Baltimore.
http://wtmd.org/radio/first-thursday-concerts-in-the-park/#

Who of y'all are coming?
You can't beat the price.

[GO4IT]

On the rail. Just saw Patrick. Spanish Gold coming on in 10 min.

[johnnYYac]

Have a blast, Rob!

[GO4IT]

Nice set tonight on the Baltimore waterfront.  Ms GO4IT and I were on the rail. They had some issues getting the sound right which delayed their start and probably cut off a song or two given time limitations.  I didn't time it but it was probably about a 40 min set, ending with a rockin' Out on the Street.

After devouring some raw Bay oysters after the set we made our way back to the merch tent and were lucky to find Patrick, Adrian and the backup singers.  We talked to Patrick for a while.  He said his brother had married a Baltimore girl and for about 10 years he was coming up here a lot.  Of course I failed to ask the critical questions concerning when the album would drop and when they would go on tour.  I bought the new album in vinyl and they signed it which was great.  Then I chatted with the backup singers for a while (hey, they were looking a little lonely on the other side of the tent  ). They were still all excited about the Letterman show experience.

I'll post a video or two shortly.

[GO4IT]

That's killer, GO4IT! I wish I could have gotten autographs at the 3 song rain out I went to. How close were you to the stage?

We were on the rail, but there was a fenced-in area for VIPs that kept us about 15-20 feet back from the stage.

[GO4IT]

Here are a couple of videos from tonight....

Spanish Gold - South of Nowhere - WTMD First Thursdays, Baltimore - June 5, 2014

Spanish Gold - Out on the Street - WTMD First Thursdays, Baltimore - June 5, 2014

[Willard1979]

I guess I'm in the minority here.  I wasn't that impressed with the album.  The only song I really like is Out On The Street.   

[LB]

Glad you had a great time GO4IT. I'm gonna see them in mid-July in a really intimate venue and am really stoked. They remind me of the Black Keys sort of. This venue is small, so I have 95% confidence I'll be able to talk with the band. I was able to chat with the lead singer of TV On The Radio when his solo project stopped by, so I feel like I could talk to Pat. Serious question tho, it's not crossing the line by asking him about the upcoming tour/album/etc?

[johnnYYac]

Can't hurt to ask.

[walterfredo]

I don't think I'd feel comfy asking anyone about their 'other band' while on tour with the side project band, but maybe that's just me.

Reminds me a bit of when I saw Chris robinsons brotherhood a couple years back, some drunk asshole up near the stage kept screaming "she talks to angels" loud as shit between songs. Chris got pissed and eventually snapped on the dude and started saying "wrong band bro...wrong band."

[rincon2]

I guess I'm in the minority here.  I wasn't that impressed with the album.  The only song I really like is Out On The Street.   

Nothing to be ashamed about. If everyone here had to love Wilco, Dylan, The Dead, A Shakes, NY, then this place would be a Nazi Zombie convention. I personally kinda like the SG album. I hear so many off the wall influences. There were a few clunkers, but that's expected.

[LB]

what are your favs rincon2? I really like ride on up and day drinkin

[rincon2]

what are your favs rincon2? I really like ride on up and day drinkin

Honestly, I have listened to it 2.5 times on Rhapsody and have not read the titles. I just know the weaker ones are towards the end, maybe just 2. I'll have to get back on specifics after more listens.

[GO4IT]

Glad you had a great time GO4IT. I'm gonna see them in mid-July in a really intimate venue and am really stoked. They remind me of the Black Keys sort of. This venue is small, so I have 95% confidence I'll be able to talk with the band. I was able to chat with the lead singer of TV On The Radio when his solo project stopped by, so I feel like I could talk to Pat. Serious question tho, it's not crossing the line by asking him about the upcoming tour/album/etc?

The reason I didn't ask Patrick about the MMJ album and tour is that I thought it would be somewhat dickish to take them out of the moment with the new album, Letterman, the tour, etc. and by not focusing my comments on Spanish Gold.  And Adrian was right next to Patrick so it was not like I was having a private conversation.  It was obvious enough about my obsession with MMJ when shaking Patrick's hand.  In another setting I may have popped the questions but not in this moment.

[rincon2]

Glad you had a great time GO4IT. I'm gonna see them in mid-July in a really intimate venue and am really stoked. They remind me of the Black Keys sort of. This venue is small, so I have 95% confidence I'll be able to talk with the band. I was able to chat with the lead singer of TV On The Radio when his solo project stopped by, so I feel like I could talk to Pat. Serious question tho, it's not crossing the line by asking him about the upcoming tour/album/etc?

The reason I didn't ask Patrick about the MMJ album and tour is that I thought it would be somewhat dickish to take them out of the moment with the new album, Letterman, the tour, etc. and by not focusing my comments on Spanish Gold.  And Adrian was right next to Patrick so it was not like I was having a private conversation.  It was obvious enough about my obsession with MMJ when shaking Patrick's hand.  In another setting I may have popped the questions but not in this moment.

Critical thinking in action.