Your One and Only Chance
Spring is here, and finally the good shows are coming. Ever since I finished in December, I've made a resolution to go to more shows, simply because I enjoy going to them and because now I have nothing really holding me back from seeing music and bands I like. It also gives the illusion that I have a life outside of videogames and tv. And I like that.
As far as upcoming shows, I'm going to Art Brut on Saturday. Due to things like pitchfork and such, there's bound to be a lot of buzz around this band. I've heard the single and a couple songs, but some of my friends seem to like them so why not give them a chance for about 10 bucks. I could do far worse. And there's gonna be a lot of people there so I can just get soused and make good conversation if the show sucks.
Sunday there's gonna be a show with a lot of Japanese bands, like seven of them. And it's for 10 bucks. I've only heard of one of them, but that's because they did the Naruto theme (Stance Punks). My friend assures me that the rest are of similar fame so if anything it'll be a wonderfully foreign event. There's bound to be absolutely no one at this show, who knows though.
Constantines in May, always wanted to see them. They supposedly have an amazing live show, at least from word-of-mouth. I've really enjoyed their albums so I'm sure I'm going to like their live show. Only one show has completely ruined my like for the artist, and that's a Del show I saw a year ago. Man, I can't even listen to Deltron anymore without seeing that lazy, half-dead zombie attempting to perform.
And finally the kicker, Built to Spill playing three shows in June. I will probably go to all three shows. It'll be the first time I will a) be 21+, b) be in town and c) not have shit like finals to think about for a BtS run. And yeah I know they're going to be playing the same setlist like 3 nights in a row, but I really just enjoy them that much.
I've been a BtS fan for about 12 years and really I haven't been dissapointed by them once. Ancient Melodies was a bit campy on record, but those songs rocked so hard live. A Built to Spill show is a guaranteed good night, so why not have three of those in a row? It's gonna be great.
When a band you really like breaks up suddenly (or tragically ends), you go through that period where you listen to every song they wrote and played, every song you can get your hands on. It dominates your listening palette for a good week or so, then at the end you always say "Man, I wish I could see them one more time." And its almost like a little part of you dies. So I figure if theres a band out there that can put a smile on my face every time, that I can enjoy every minute of it (yeah even the 20 minute jams), I need to experience it every time I can.
Oh yeah the new record is pretty good, but it's definitely more jammy and roots rocky than their prime material. Can't wait to hear them live.
As far as upcoming shows, I'm going to Art Brut on Saturday. Due to things like pitchfork and such, there's bound to be a lot of buzz around this band. I've heard the single and a couple songs, but some of my friends seem to like them so why not give them a chance for about 10 bucks. I could do far worse. And there's gonna be a lot of people there so I can just get soused and make good conversation if the show sucks.
Sunday there's gonna be a show with a lot of Japanese bands, like seven of them. And it's for 10 bucks. I've only heard of one of them, but that's because they did the Naruto theme (Stance Punks). My friend assures me that the rest are of similar fame so if anything it'll be a wonderfully foreign event. There's bound to be absolutely no one at this show, who knows though.
Constantines in May, always wanted to see them. They supposedly have an amazing live show, at least from word-of-mouth. I've really enjoyed their albums so I'm sure I'm going to like their live show. Only one show has completely ruined my like for the artist, and that's a Del show I saw a year ago. Man, I can't even listen to Deltron anymore without seeing that lazy, half-dead zombie attempting to perform.
And finally the kicker, Built to Spill playing three shows in June. I will probably go to all three shows. It'll be the first time I will a) be 21+, b) be in town and c) not have shit like finals to think about for a BtS run. And yeah I know they're going to be playing the same setlist like 3 nights in a row, but I really just enjoy them that much.
I've been a BtS fan for about 12 years and really I haven't been dissapointed by them once. Ancient Melodies was a bit campy on record, but those songs rocked so hard live. A Built to Spill show is a guaranteed good night, so why not have three of those in a row? It's gonna be great.
When a band you really like breaks up suddenly (or tragically ends), you go through that period where you listen to every song they wrote and played, every song you can get your hands on. It dominates your listening palette for a good week or so, then at the end you always say "Man, I wish I could see them one more time." And its almost like a little part of you dies. So I figure if theres a band out there that can put a smile on my face every time, that I can enjoy every minute of it (yeah even the 20 minute jams), I need to experience it every time I can.
Oh yeah the new record is pretty good, but it's definitely more jammy and roots rocky than their prime material. Can't wait to hear them live.
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