Another thread got me thinking; have you ever seen a band that you thought sucked so bad that you left? Who was it?
-I guess getting free tickets qualifies: we got free tickets to see Johnny Lange and left 3/4 of the way in.
-Closest I came leaving a show I paid for was Ryan Adams and I mainly stayed b/c I did not want to miss any of the train wreck; it had little to do with wanting to see more "music".
I left the Old 97s before the encore (which I guess was Rhett's solo stuff).
I left Trail of the Dead early. Terrible.
Deer Tick (Sorry Ruckus). Just awful. Inane rambling banter, 2 full songs and a butchered version of a blues song for some guy that died earlier that day....all within the span of almost an hour.
Foo Fighters - I left after 4 songs that I''d never heard of. In all honesty, I went strictly to see the opener.
Not counting festivals, off the tip of my head I can remember Dr Dog. I love Dr Dog though, and left during the 3 song encore due to reasons other than music. Also last summers App Vox show (before the tour with yim, though he was playing bass). It was at a small bar because of rain and wasn't enjoying myself
Hey, apparently I left the Trail of Dead early this year too though I didn't know that I did. I was told later.
Back in 1997 I left a 311 show after one song. Man did I think they sucked. The tickets were free and the opium wasn't mixing well with the vibe.
I also left a Dave Matthews show the same year after about 3 songs. I was someone's date too. She forgave me but I had no interest in hanging out with her again. It just pissed me off that Maceo Parker opened and I was the only person there early to see him out of about 16,000. Once the girl I was with started chatting during the whole Maceo set and the sorority girls started screaming during the Dave set, I knew what I had to do.
I actually left MMJ at Koka Booth in Cary last year during the encore. I was so frustrated with the sound being so quiet even though we were on the rail that I just walked out. Caught Dancefloors from afar then left. Besides, when sandwiched between Charleston and Merriweather, it didn't carry its weight.
I got into a disagreement with my high school girlfriend and left an hour early during the 2nd night of Phish's two night stand at Jones Beach in '95. Ahh to be young.
And my favorite, I walked out after two songs of Written Prisms' last show. They were a local, all white, wannabe Roots acts with all live instrumentation and two MCs. Sadly, they were just horrendous.
Quote from: mjk73 on Jul 28, 2011, 10:30 AM
Deer Tick (Sorry Ruckus). Just awful. Inane rambling banter, 2 full songs and a butchered version of a blues song for some guy that died earlier that day....all within the span of almost an hour.
;D This is the 22nd different version of this story you've posted. The only thing they have in common is that they sucked.
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Deer Tick (Sorry Ruckus). Just awful. Inane rambling banter, 2 full songs and a butchered version of a blues song for some guy that died earlier that day....all within the span of almost an hour.
;D This is the 22nd different version of this story you've posted. The only thing they have in common is that they sucked.
giving them another try--they're playing a post-Newport Folk Fest set in Newport at the Blues Cafe---I think Mahgeetah will be there, too...10$ surprise anouncement a couple days ago!
Monsters Of Folk at The Troxy in London.........couldn't put up with that Conor Oberst idiot!
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Foo Fighters - I left after 4 songs that I''d never heard of. In all honesty, I went strictly to see the opener.
Forgot about openers. We went to see Robin Trower open for Foreigner back in the day. We left as soon as the opening chords for I Want to Know What Love Is started (mid show).
I did manage to walk out of a Dark Star Orchestra show early at Mr. Small's in the middle of winter (Jan or Feb) in my sandals and a skirt and tank top, all of which I had bothered to bring with me and change into before the show started!!!
That was an interesting evening... ('05? '06?)
I can't rightly remember walking out of any other shows though? That might be beyond the grip of my memory though. (at least for right now) Definitely meandered away from different stages at fests, but as for specific shows at specific venues, none come to mind besides the DSO incident.
My ex tried really really hard to get me to walk out of a couple shows in Raleigh years ago, but I wouldn't have it >:(
Besides some high school punk shows I went to, I can't remember ever really leaving a show before it was over (except for transportation reasons). I left a Dr. Dog show in NYC early to catch a train. Same for a Coheed show in Philly back in 2006.
Quote from: woodnymph on Jul 28, 2011, 11:52 AM
Definitely meandered away from different stages at fests
I read that as > Definently meandered away from different stages during sets ;D
R.E.M.
The Avett Brothers
Son Volt
Rogue Wave
:-o to each their own though
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Definitely meandered away from different stages at fests
I read that as > Definently meandered away from different stages during sets ;D
Hahahahahahah well now I'm not sure if we're talking about physical stages or astral stages ;D
Kings Of Leon in Oklahoma....just awful
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Kings Of Leon in Oklahoma....just awful
Wait Chicky, did
you walk out early.... or did they!!
Ohhhhhhhhh sorry, couldn't help it :P
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Monsters Of Folk at The Troxy in London.........couldn't put up with that Conor Oberst idiot!
I agree. I saw them in NYC. He is annoying and whiney.
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Kings Of Leon in Oklahoma....just awful
Wait Chicky, did you walk out early.... or did they!!
Ohhhhhhhhh sorry, couldn't help it :P
There were no pigeons at that show.
I've never left early because of how bad a show was. I left Dr. Dog early once too because it was a really late show and my friend I was with had to get up early for work. Since then I got to see them again in entirety. I left Dave Matthews Band during the encore so I could avoid some traffic, I had just seen Phish 2 days before and the traffic was horrendous on the way down and back and I was thoroughly worn out.
Woody, I was at a DSO show in Feb of 2007 at Smalls, maybe that was the show?
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Kings Of Leon in Oklahoma....just awful
Wait Chicky, did you walk out early.... or did they!!
Ohhhhhhhhh sorry, couldn't help it :P
There were no pigeons at that show.
You shit me not?! ;D
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jul 28, 2011, 01:04 PM
I've never left early because of how bad a show was. I left Dr. Dog early once too because it was a really late show and my friend I was with had to get up early for work. Since then I got to see them again in entirety. I left Dave Matthews Band during the encore so I could avoid some traffic, I had just seen Phish 2 days before and the traffic was horrendous on the way down and back and I was thoroughly worn out.
Woody, I was at a DSO show in Feb of 2007 at Smalls, maybe that was the show?
I was at the DMB/Phish crazy weekend at Starlake too! I camped at Bennett Acres the whole weekend though and walked to and from the shows which was nice to avoid traffic (which was indeed vicious!!!)
Well, I thought I lightened up on the mind-altering substances before 07.... hmmm... I'll have to look into that somehow, now I'm not sure!
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Deer Tick (Sorry Ruckus). Just awful. Inane rambling banter, 2 full songs and a butchered version of a blues song for some guy that died earlier that day....all within the span of almost an hour.
;D This is the 22nd different version of this story you've posted. The only thing they have in common is that they sucked.
version hasn't changed, just more details. It really was awful and I didn't feel so bad leaving as several other people did too. I would be willing to try them again if they actually play songs at there shows. I do enjoy the albums.
This is proving to be quite a koan.... If I have it right though, I may have been thinking of the December 16 2005 show at Small's..... Yes, that is the one. Because I then saw Ween in Charlottesville, and looking up videos of that show on youtube proves to me that was on April 13, 2006. It was at that Ween show that my new direction in recreation (or non-recreation) was decided :)
I didn't by any means walk out of the Ween show (though I DEFINITELY meandered away from many stages during both sets.....) ???
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I've never left early because of how bad a show was. I left Dr. Dog early once too because it was a really late show and my friend I was with had to get up early for work. Since then I got to see them again in entirety. I left Dave Matthews Band during the encore so I could avoid some traffic, I had just seen Phish 2 days before and the traffic was horrendous on the way down and back and I was thoroughly worn out.
Woody, I was at a DSO show in Feb of 2007 at Smalls, maybe that was the show?
I was at the DMB/Phish crazy weekend at Starlake too! I camped at Bennett Acres the whole weekend though and walked to and from the shows which was nice to avoid traffic (which was indeed vicious!!!)
Well, I thought I lightened up on the mind-altering substances before 07.... hmmm... I'll have to look into that somehow, now I'm not sure!
Star lake traffic can be the worst sometimes! I think it took us like 3 hours to get there for Phish, on days where there isn't much traffic i think it takes not even an hour. If I recall correctly I skipped the friday DMB show the day after Phish and came back for the saturday show. I've never camped out down there. I was pissed that I paid like 90 bucks for my Phish ticket through some website and when I got down there there was so many extra tickets people were giving them away. Scalpers really fucked that show up hard. I don't have much desire for Star Lake shows anymore now that Stage AE is open.
Quote from: woodnymph on Jul 28, 2011, 01:23 PM
This is proving to be quite a koan.... If I have it right though, I may have been thinking of the December 16 2005 show at Small's..... Yes, that is the one. Because I then saw Ween in Charlottesville, and looking up videos of that show on youtube proves to me that was on April 13, 2006. It was at that Ween show that my new direction in recreation (or non-recreation) was decided :)
I didn't by any means walk out of the Ween show (though I DEFINITELY meandered away from many stages during both sets.....) ???
That's why I save all my ticket stubs, it helps to conjure up memories of past shows.
Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Jul 28, 2011, 01:27 PM
That's why I save all my ticket stubs, it helps to conjure up memories of past shows.
Wait wait! I
have all of my stubs!! .....but the only order they are in is whichever order I've tossed them into my stub box under my bed back home. I didn't bring 'em all down to NC with me cause I didn't wanna risk losing 'em, but I've got a whole rubbermaid box full of 'em back home!! I know when I open it though, it's just piled with wrist bands from fests, ticket stubs, little show fliers/handouts, and fest programs saying which bands are on which days, etc, etc..... I'd love to get them into an orderly book someday though!........
Steely Dan in 93. Lounge versions of their songs. Also Fagans face was always on a big screen, and it was hard to look at.
I left Pink Floyd early because God told me that it was time to leave. Really - the person in front of me turned into God (flowing grey hair, full beard and mustache, silkin robe, septer, 12 feet tall), informed that the rain was not going to end, and that if I knew what was good for me, I would leave. My friend and I listened to God and paid a taxi driver $100 to rescue us from the wrath of God.
I went to a Nirvana show fully intending to leave early because I was there to see the Breeders, the show was in New Orleans, and I was SOOOOO cool like that. Ended up staying because, well they were fucking great. Ended up being one of their last shows.
I left a J. Geils band show early. I was there to see this little up and coming diddy opening act called U2.
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That's why I save all my ticket stubs, it helps to conjure up memories of past shows.
Wait wait! I have all of my stubs!! .....but the only order they are in is whichever order I've tossed them into my stub box under my bed back home. I didn't bring 'em all down to NC with me cause I didn't wanna risk losing 'em, but I've got a whole rubbermaid box full of 'em back home!! I know when I open it though, it's just piled with wrist bands from fests, ticket stubs, little show fliers/handouts, and fest programs saying which bands are on which days, etc, etc..... I'd love to get them into an orderly book someday though!........
Ok, Ok, I believe you. ;) No need to bring them with you if you're in Asheville temporarily, was just making a point of one of the reasons I keep them. I like to keep flyers and other memorabilia from shows too. One of these days I'd like to do something creative with all my tickets, like stick them to a table and lay glass over them, or make a poster or something.
I never leave early. But that's just because I'm already drunk and I need time to sober up. Plus any show is better than no show. (Most of the time.)
I don't think I've ever walked out of a movie theatre either. Even when it sucks I always believe it's going to get better.
Oh, I just remembered I left Joe Pug early, but that was because I was so blown away by Strand of Oaks that I couldn't even listen to anything else.
I once got free tix to last years tour of Faith No More.
I was a poseur knowing only "Epic" and "I Started a Joke"... they blew us away (went with another friend) and Patton is seriously derranged in a good way.
We left because this guy was like "meh they're ok but we won't be missing anything, can we go?" and he had the car so we just left 3/4ths in.
EDIT: I'm planning on unleaving Neko Case... maybe arrive a little late, maybe.
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EDIT: I'm planning on unleaving Neko Case... maybe arrive a little late, maybe.
Do yourself a favor, catch all of Neko's show.
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EDIT: I'm planning on unleaving Neko Case... maybe arrive a little late, maybe.
Do yourself a favor, catch all of Neko's show.
Never heard anything of her. I'll try to arrive early then, well at least ON TIME.
Walked out of REM in New Haven in '86? '87? Not sure. I like 'em, but thought they were horrible live at the time.
Every GD show that they encored with I Fought The Law, I bolted. Horrible cover of a good song. As an encore? Hell no!
Walked out of many Phish shows in the late 80's. Got dragged to a bunch of shows by my gf at the time. They played Contact a lot then, which in my opinion may go down as one of the worst tunes EVAH! Eventually we went are separate ways. Her to Phish. Me to Blues Traveler. Traveler went downhill imo when they Bobby passed.
So thankful that MMJ came along. First new rock band since Traveler that really grabbed me.
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Do yourself a favor, catch all of Neko's show.
Never heard anything of her. I'll try to arrive early then, well at least ON TIME.
NEVER miss Neko. Ever. Evereverever miss Neko.
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EDIT: I'm planning on unleaving Neko Case... maybe arrive a little late, maybe.
Do yourself a favor, catch all of Neko's show.
Never heard anything of her. I'll try to arrive early then, well at least ON TIME.
NEVER miss Neko. Ever. Evereverever miss Neko.
Sorry, but I'll have a hard time accepting advice from Mr-I-Left-A-Foo-Show... I didn't commented on that because I was SHOCKED and didn't want to throw a fan-obsession-fit.
:P
I'll make sure I get to see her ok?
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EDIT: I'm planning on unleaving Neko Case... maybe arrive a little late, maybe.
Do yourself a favor, catch all of Neko's show.
Never heard anything of her. I'll try to arrive early then, well at least ON TIME.
NEVER miss Neko. Ever. Evereverever miss Neko.
Sorry, but I'll have a hard time accepting advice from Mr-I-Left-A-Foo-Show... I didn't commented on that because I was SHOCKED and didn't want to throw a fan-obsession-fit.
:P
I'll make sure I get to see her ok?
Do that. You won't regret it.
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EDIT: I'm planning on unleaving Neko Case... maybe arrive a little late, maybe.
Do yourself a favor, catch all of Neko's show.
Never heard anything of her. I'll try to arrive early then, well at least ON TIME.
NEVER miss Neko. Ever. Evereverever miss Neko.
Sorry, but I'll have a hard time accepting advice from Mr-I-Left-A-Foo-Show... I didn't commented on that because I was SHOCKED and didn't want to throw a fan-obsession-fit.
:P
I'll make sure I get to see her ok?
Do that. You won't regret it.
What is about her shows that make them great? I've given her a few tries over the years and I've just never really gotten into her.
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EDIT: I'm planning on unleaving Neko Case... maybe arrive a little late, maybe.
Do yourself a favor, catch all of Neko's show.
Never heard anything of her. I'll try to arrive early then, well at least ON TIME.
NEVER miss Neko. Ever. Evereverever miss Neko.
Sorry, but I'll have a hard time accepting advice from Mr-I-Left-A-Foo-Show... I didn't commented on that because I was SHOCKED and didn't want to throw a fan-obsession-fit.
:P
I'll make sure I get to see her ok?
recently completely converted FF fan, I'd go to more shows if they didn't play big shows...i'll never miss a festival set again...incredible. Also, i head that acoustic BIG ME version the other day and it was beautiful (sorry tbd--!)
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EDIT: I'm planning on unleaving Neko Case... maybe arrive a little late, maybe.
Do yourself a favor, catch all of Neko's show.
Never heard anything of her. I'll try to arrive early then, well at least ON TIME.
NEVER miss Neko. Ever. Evereverever miss Neko.
Sorry, but I'll have a hard time accepting advice from Mr-I-Left-A-Foo-Show... I didn't commented on that because I was SHOCKED and didn't want to throw a fan-obsession-fit.
:P
I'll make sure I get to see her ok?
Do that. You won't regret it.
What is about her shows that make them great? I've given her a few tries over the years and I've just never really gotten into her.
Her voice is incredible and her backing band is tight. That voice... :o
Quote from: bowl of soup on Jul 28, 2011, 02:18 PM
I left Pink Floyd early because God told me that it was time to leave. Really - the person in front of me turned into God (flowing grey hair, full beard and mustache, silkin robe, septer, 12 feet tall), informed that the rain was not going to end, and that if I knew what was good for me, I would leave. My friend and I listened to God and paid a taxi driver $100 to rescue us from the wrath of God.
I went to a Nirvana show fully intending to leave early because I was there to see the Breeders, the show was in New Orleans, and I was SOOOOO cool like that. Ended up staying because, well they were fucking great. Ended up being one of their last shows.
I left a J. Geils band show early. I was there to see this little up and coming diddy opening act called U2.
Im not a fan of U2 (at all), but would murder to be at a late Nirvana show or any Pink Floyd show. (I'm not a big fan of Nirvana)
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EDIT: I'm planning on unleaving Neko Case... maybe arrive a little late, maybe.
Do yourself a favor, catch all of Neko's show.
Never heard anything of her. I'll try to arrive early then, well at least ON TIME.
NEVER miss Neko. Ever. Evereverever miss Neko.
Sorry, but I'll have a hard time accepting advice from Mr-I-Left-A-Foo-Show... I didn't commented on that because I was SHOCKED and didn't want to throw a fan-obsession-fit.
:P
I'll make sure I get to see her ok?
recently completely converted FF fan, I'd go to more shows if they didn't play big shows...i'll never miss a festival set again...incredible. Also, i head that acoustic BIG ME version the other day and it was beautiful (sorry tbd--!)
I love FF but I know what you mean about the big stadium shows.
Saw them play an acoustic show at the Opera House in 2006. Big Me was to say the least, wonderful. My favorites were Ain't It The Life and Still though.
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EDIT: I'm planning on unleaving Neko Case... maybe arrive a little late, maybe.
Do yourself a favor, catch all of Neko's show.
Never heard anything of her. I'll try to arrive early then, well at least ON TIME.
NEVER miss Neko. Ever. Evereverever miss Neko.
Sorry, but I'll have a hard time accepting advice from Mr-I-Left-A-Foo-Show... I didn't commented on that because I was SHOCKED and didn't want to throw a fan-obsession-fit.
:P
I'll make sure I get to see her ok?
recently completely converted FF fan, I'd go to more shows if they didn't play big shows...i'll never miss a festival set again...incredible. Also, i head that acoustic BIG ME version the other day and it was beautiful (sorry tbd--!)
I love FF but I know what you mean about the big stadium shows.
Saw them play an acoustic show at the Opera House in 2006. Big Me was to say the least, wonderful. My favorites were Ain't It The Life and Still though.
I was in no way, shape, or form impressed by the Foo Fighters at hangout.
I've never walked out of a show early. The only one I should have was my first real concert.
Aerosmith, Concord, NH 1982 or 1983. Drunk, stoned assholes couldn't play for shit and were pricks to the crowd. I stayed though; it was fucking awesome! Hahaha.
Holy shit! I just did a search. It was June of 1984. I just located and downloaded a taping! Wonder if it was as bad/good as I remember it...
Aerosmith Concord, NH 1984-06-22 (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QR5AZ74J)
Setlist
1. Back in the Saddle
2. Mama Kin
3. Bone to Bone
4. Big Ten Inch Record
5. Three Mile Smile
6. Reefer Head Woman
7. Lord of the Thighs
8. No More No More
9. Last Child
10. Get the Lead Out
11. Red House
12. Lightning Strikes
13. Same Old Song and Dance
14. Dream On
15. Sweet Emotion
16. Walk This Way
17. Milk Cow Blues
18. Toys in the Attic
19. Train Kept A Rollin'
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I've never walked out of a show early. The only one I should have was my first real concert.
Aerosmith, Concord, NH 1982 or 1983. Drunk, stoned assholes couldn't play for shit and were pricks to the crowd. I stayed though; it was fucking awesome! Hahaha.
Holy shit! I just did a search. It was June of 1984.
I'm pretty sure that was when Perry and Whitford rejoined the band; I bet that did suck
I've heard trail of dead got fat and lazy and their shows blow now.
I saw them in like '05 when they weren't fat.
I left a tragically hip show early once. It was in NYC, everyone was wearing canadian flags, and I went by myself. I was also probably the youngest guy in the audience.
Other than that, Modest Mouse was the only show I can remember intentionally bailing out early on. They just sat on stage, playing only new songs with little enthusiasm, and the crowd reflected that, or perhaps caused it. Lots of kids whose hair was longer in the front than it was in the back. I was all like "you can't get yours if he ain't gettin his? Come on!" and so I left and wandered around Manhattan
Great topic that made me stop and think for a min as I have seen hundreds of shows.
Aerosmith 1987 - went to see Guns and roses open, Aerosmith was cheesy even then so I bailed. The next year I went to see the Black Crowes open for Guns and Roses and after The Crowes, we bailed a few songs into GnR's set. Axle had already started to think he invented music and the band sounded terrible.
Metallica in 1994 @ Allentown fairgrounds was so horrible - I was laughing - left early and the And Justice tour I was physically removed for standing next to someone who gave security the "bird" - drug out by my hoody. That time I wish I hadn't missed the conclusion.
I probably left some Dead shows early on account of the extra curricular activity but I never remembered the night's events once I woke up 2 days later.
Toad the Wet Sprocket played after Rusted Root in 97 and after Root, the entire Tower Theater emptied!
Last show I left early was Radiohead - the Field Day debacle at Giant's stadium. They actually were awesome but the female I was with wanted to go back to the hotel and enjoy the ecstasy we hit. Walked out during encore and could hear "How to disappear completely" on our stroll to the car.
Agreed - great thread that made me stop and think too.
There's only one show I can think of that I left early. It was guns and roses new years eve 2000/2001 in Vegas. It was one of the more anticipated shows I've ever been to as the hype level was off the charts. New Years, Vegas, first live GnR in 8-9 years. The Venue was House of Blues which is a nice place and pretty small (1800). Tickets were impossible to find. This was back in my blackjack days so I was able to get tickets through the casino.
Doors 10 pm, show 11 pm. Mrs Magh33ta (although just dating back then) spent the day shopping for a suitable outfit - a pair of leather pants (her first and last I believe) and a top that she went bra-less with and ended up being fairly well see-through. She was semi-horrified until we got to the show and realized there were about 1000 people dressed more outrageous than her.
So all that build-up because - the band hit the stage at 3:30 am !! Mind you this was a standing venue, so we'd been jostling around for 4.5 hours (not to mention waiting in line 2 hours before entering because I wanted to get close - UGG) We'd assumed the band would be playing at midnight and would do something cool but instead the new year came and went with little fanfare. Count-down, lights, etc... Numerous chants of "we want gnr" to "lets go" to "f__k Axl rose" as the crowd got madder. Finally when they did hit the stage to Welcome to the Jungle, It's So Easy, Mr Brownstone as the first three songs the crowd went nuts and the energy level was just insane.
But, it peaked for us (and lots of the crowd) pretty early. Many of us were running on vegas-level little sleep, we'd been drinking for 8+ hours, starting at dinner and standing around the HoB, I'd played blackjack for 8 hours that day which is stressful and draining. Bottom line is that we got to the point where we could not stand or stay awake, which sounds silly to say at a loud rock concert, but at about 5:15 am we bailed and went back to our hotel room. We had a morning flight back to Boston and think we slept about 90 mins. We missed a 3 song encore including Paradise City which i heard later was incredible.
Ah, good memories.
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Im not a fan of U2 (at all), but would murder to be at a late Nirvana show or any Pink Floyd show. (I'm not a big fan of Nirvana)
Was just thinking the other day about a Nirvana show I went to in 1993ish. Jawbreaker opened and were easily the better band on the night. Poor Kurt.
I've walked out of a lot of shows early, but one of the few I regret was Daft Punk. Stupid ex wanted to see the Bottle Rockets. :P
Only two that come to mind are Citizen Cope and Ben Harper. I dig Cope's studio stuff but his live show was just so damn relaxed...all the up-tempo songs I really like were slowed down to the point they were hardly recognizable. And I left during Ben Harpers encore b/c he chose to end his show with an acoustic set which nearly put me to sleep. But damn is it fun to watch than man play the slide guitar.
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Quote from: e_wind on Jul 28, 2011, 11:41 PM
Im not a fan of U2 (at all), but would murder to be at a late Nirvana show or any Pink Floyd show. (I'm not a big fan of Nirvana)
Was just thinking the other day about a Nirvana show I went to in 1993ish. Jawbreaker opened and were easily the better band on the night. Poor Kurt.
I've walked out of a lot of shows early, but one of the few I regret was Daft Punk. Stupid ex wanted to see the Bottle Rockets. :P
I wouldve LOVED to see Jawbreaker but I heard there shows were Dylan-esque. I love Jawbreaker
Widespread Panic Halloween Night UNO Lakefront Arena 1998
Galactic opened up and it was fun but we had not so good seats and it was just me and a friend. I was 18 and there was so much other stuff going on that night so we left and found people and parties and all kind of fun mischief in the Quarter.
Later that night we went to Cafe Brazil to party and Galactic played an Aftershow at like 1 am. Two hours later Widespread Panic came on. This was a small place with like 120 capacity. So we all stayed, partied, and danced till around 6 in the morning.
I still don't really like Widespread Panic that much and I know I'll never pay to see them live again.
I walked out of a Stan Walker concert.... you guys know who that is? Kiwi guy who won Australian Idol? Tickets were $15 and it was in a field opposite the motel I was staying at. The only reason was because I didn't like his music but the atmosphere was great and everything!
I thought about leaving EITS back in May this year. Take Care could well end up being album of the year for me but they were just too loud & one of the guitars was a mess of unintentional, painful feedback. I know it's rock & roll, I know it's supposed to be loud & my ears are suitably shot from more than 20 years of going to gigs but I don't get why a band would chose volume over sound quality. Maybe it was just a bad night for them?
Quote from: dragonboy on Jul 30, 2011, 12:07 PM
I thought about leaving EITS back in May this year. Take Care could well end up being album of the year for me but they were just too loud & one of the guitars was a mess of unintentional, painful feedback. I know it's rock & roll, I know it's supposed to be loud & my ears are suitably shot from more than 20 years of going to gigs but I don't get why a band would chose volume over sound quality. Maybe it was just a bad night for them?
Hmmm. last time I saw them volume wasn't an issue. I actually had a hard time hearing them over the incidious chit chat from the people next to me. The threat of a thrown bottle shut them up. I do have a volume issue with Dead Confederate. They are too good to play so loud that they sound so bad. Last time I saw them, it was painfully distored loud.
In other news, KoL left another show early yesterday. No pigeons, just heat.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 30, 2011, 05:41 PM
In other news, KoL left another show early yesterday. No pigeons, just heat.
;D ;D I truly did laugh out loud just now!
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Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 30, 2011, 05:41 PM
In other news, KoL left another show early yesterday. No pigeons, just heat.
;D ;D I truly did laugh out loud just now!
It is funny, but I wasnt kidding, not sure if you knew or not :D
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2011/07/last_night_40_minutes_in_kings.php (http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2011/07/last_night_40_minutes_in_kings.php)
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 30, 2011, 06:19 PM
Quote from: woodnymph on Jul 30, 2011, 05:59 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 30, 2011, 05:41 PM
In other news, KoL left another show early yesterday. No pigeons, just heat.
;D ;D I truly did laugh out loud just now!
It is funny, but I wasnt kidding, not sure if you knew or not :D
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2011/07/last_night_40_minutes_in_kings.php (http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2011/07/last_night_40_minutes_in_kings.php)
The video at the top of the article was taken down by their management. God, Kings of Leon. I'm so glad I never paid 'em any attention.
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 30, 2011, 06:19 PM
Quote from: woodnymph on Jul 30, 2011, 05:59 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 30, 2011, 05:41 PM
In other news, KoL left another show early yesterday. No pigeons, just heat.
;D ;D I truly did laugh out loud just now!
It is funny, but I wasnt kidding, not sure if you knew or not :D
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2011/07/last_night_40_minutes_in_kings.php (http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2011/07/last_night_40_minutes_in_kings.php)
I knew you were serious, that's why it was so funnyyyyy! ;D Esp. cause of this particular thread title ;D ;D
This is exactly what happened in Stl. Stupid duechers were drunk and dehydrated. The pigeons was just the "cover up", like how he was supposedly "sick" and his voice was "shot" in Dallas. Bunch of B.S.
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jul 30, 2011, 07:09 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 30, 2011, 06:19 PM
Quote from: woodnymph on Jul 30, 2011, 05:59 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 30, 2011, 05:41 PM
In other news, KoL left another show early yesterday. No pigeons, just heat.
;D ;D I truly did laugh out loud just now!
It is funny, but I wasnt kidding, not sure if you knew or not :D
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2011/07/last_night_40_minutes_in_kings.php (http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2011/07/last_night_40_minutes_in_kings.php)
The video at the top of the article was taken down by their management. God, Kings of Leon. I'm so glad I never paid 'em any attention.
They were in town last week and it made me a little sad to pass up $10 tickets. Not because I wanted to go, but because I used to want to see them so bad and never had the chance. Now I have the chance and I just cant bring myself to do it. My wife had some friends over that night and one of their boyfriends called and said it was postponed an hour due to lightning. I know lightning is a legitimate safety hazard but I still called em pussies for it. ;D pardon my potty mouth...
Quote from: Jon T. on Jul 30, 2011, 10:08 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jul 30, 2011, 07:09 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 30, 2011, 06:19 PM
Quote from: woodnymph on Jul 30, 2011, 05:59 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 30, 2011, 05:41 PM
In other news, KoL left another show early yesterday. No pigeons, just heat.
;D ;D I truly did laugh out loud just now!
It is funny, but I wasnt kidding, not sure if you knew or not :D
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2011/07/last_night_40_minutes_in_kings.php (http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2011/07/last_night_40_minutes_in_kings.php)
The video at the top of the article was taken down by their management. God, Kings of Leon. I'm so glad I never paid 'em any attention.
They were in town last week and it made me a little sad to pass up $10 tickets. Not because I wanted to go, but because I used to want to see them so bad and never had the chance. Now I have the chance and I just cant bring myself to do it. My wife had some friends over that night and one of their boyfriends called and said it was postponed an hour due to lightning. I know lightning is a legitimate safety hazard but I still called em pussies for it. ;D pardon my potty mouth...
pussies is right. Jacket played through 2 Tstorms...
I've walked out of a few shows, and have felt like walking out on more than a few more. Sometimes time becomes an issue - I left early at an Avett Brothers concert because the vibe bugged me. I tried to leave at a Radiohead concert during their Kid A tour, but couldn't since they did 3 encores! Great stuff! I should've walked out on at least 2 Bob Dylan gigs. Ditto for Ben Harper.
Quote from: mjk73 on Jul 30, 2011, 10:46 PM
Quote from: Jon T. on Jul 30, 2011, 10:08 PM
Quote from: johnnYYac on Jul 30, 2011, 07:09 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 30, 2011, 06:19 PM
Quote from: woodnymph on Jul 30, 2011, 05:59 PM
Quote from: capt. scotty on Jul 30, 2011, 05:41 PM
In other news, KoL left another show early yesterday. No pigeons, just heat.
;D ;D I truly did laugh out loud just now!
It is funny, but I wasnt kidding, not sure if you knew or not :D
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2011/07/last_night_40_minutes_in_kings.php (http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/dc9/2011/07/last_night_40_minutes_in_kings.php)
The video at the top of the article was taken down by their management. God, Kings of Leon. I'm so glad I never paid 'em any attention.
They were in town last week and it made me a little sad to pass up $10 tickets. Not because I wanted to go, but because I used to want to see them so bad and never had the chance. Now I have the chance and I just cant bring myself to do it. My wife had some friends over that night and one of their boyfriends called and said it was postponed an hour due to lightning. I know lightning is a legitimate safety hazard but I still called em pussies for it. ;D pardon my potty mouth...
pussies is right. Jacket played through 2 Tstorms...
I love this quote from Jared Followill:
"We're sorry," he said. "Caleb can't sing. Go ahead and burn our records. We are sorry."
At a festival last night, I left halfway through the Flaming Lips playing the Soft Bulletin. It wasn't awful, but Wayne Coyne talked too much and sucked the heat out of the crowd. Also I went to check out another act, so it's not like I left completely.
I've always had mixed feelings about the Flaming Lips. Sure, they've had some trailblazing releases a great carnivalesque stage show, but they seem like their own biggest fans. Wayne Coyne might as well build a giant glowing phallus and just wank it on stage. I know his role is as much cheerleader as it is singer, but he needs to tighten up his routine a bit.