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Phrases like "just another hipster band" and "your average indie hipster band" say absolutely nothing about the music. You can find "hipsters" at pretty much any concert.
I cannot stand it when people say things like that. It brings no value to a discussion about music and highlights how closed minded the person saying it is because the artists probably dress differently than them.
I'm sorry it doesn't make sense to you R, but a statement like that makes perfect sense to people I know and people I know that run venues. There are a million bands out there, and not all of them are amazing to everyone. There are generic metal bands, generic punk, jamblands etc.
Punk and metal are genres. They describe a certain style and sound. "hipster"and "indie" are not genres and do not describe any sort of sound or style. At best they describe an aesthetic. This is why calling a band a "generic hipster band" is pretty meaningless.
When people refer to music as "indie", you should know that they mean indie rock or pop though and that is more specific that just saying alternative rock. I don't get irritated when people call so and so "metal" or "punk", when I'm well aware that it's really "doom metal" or "psychobilly," respectively. I understand that not everyone is attuned to all of those subgenres as us metal durds are though. But in reality, calling a band just "metal" or "punk" is just as meaningless as calling a band indie [rock]. And, as of recently, referring to a band as "black metal" is f'n meaningless too (go FOAD Liturgy).
5/16-19: HANGOUT
5/25: Dillinger Escape Plan
5/30: Andrew W.K. w/ Tony Clifton
6/1: Big Boi
6/13-16: BONNAROO
6/29: Bob Dylan, Wilco, MMJ
6/30: The Grandmothers of Invention
7/11: Seinfeld
7/20: Living Colour
8/1: Mastodon w/ Machine Head
8/7: Melvins
9/5: Iron Maiden w/ Megadeth
10/2: The Legendery Pink Dots
11/1-3: VOODOO
11/14-17: BEAR CREEK
The Dirty Three- Ok, if you have not heard of these guys, and I had not, GO SEE THEM PLAY if they are anywhere near you. Simply one of the best shows I have seen in DC. I have been to quite a few shows over the last year and a half, some great ones, this was in my top 3 easy.
Did you catch Magik Markers? I seriously contemplated leaving ATP a day early to catch this show. I heart Elisa Ambrogio that much.
Post by problem dog on Oct 1, 2012 20:33:34 GMT -5
I was out of town when they came through Atlanta with Black Bananas, which pissed me off because it was the only time they made it to town all 3 years that I lived there.
It's coming back to me. My head sounded like a seashell on Wednesday. God they are so on point though. I love the new record too. Not many bands come back making relevant music, let alone still making great music like their last three have been.
Haha for REAL. Jenna turned to me after Shearwater ended and said something like "I don't think I've ever seen so many earplugs at a show." It was hilariously foreboding.
It's coming back to me. My head sounded like a seashell on Wednesday. God they are so on point though. I love the new record too. Not many bands come back making relevant music, let alone still making great music like their last three have been.
I saw Dinosaur Jr. at the Variety Playhouse a couple years ago and didn't find it all the loud. I was little disappointed by the volume, but they were fantastic. That speaker/amp stack in your pic looks the same and the venue is the same. I guess they just stepped it up, huh?
Godspeed You! Black Emperor at Tipitina's last night. ooof. A+++++ would see again! I am still incapable of comprehending how much work went into the production of the visual effects they had going with those 4 reels that this guy was constantly feeding film strips into. I picked up the new vinyl for $20. Running on fumes at work today.
5/16-19: HANGOUT
5/25: Dillinger Escape Plan
5/30: Andrew W.K. w/ Tony Clifton
6/1: Big Boi
6/13-16: BONNAROO
6/29: Bob Dylan, Wilco, MMJ
6/30: The Grandmothers of Invention
7/11: Seinfeld
7/20: Living Colour
8/1: Mastodon w/ Machine Head
8/7: Melvins
9/5: Iron Maiden w/ Megadeth
10/2: The Legendery Pink Dots
11/1-3: VOODOO
11/14-17: BEAR CREEK
Post by Sgt. Blotter on Oct 8, 2012 11:49:37 GMT -5
Blew it on seeing Dinosaur Jr. Wednesday night at Tipitina's. I'll catch em next tour. That opending band is some serious cuties, WOW.
Also saw Godspeed You! Black Emperor at Tipitina's last night!! G String Orchestra opened, excellent NOLA gypsy trainkid band. The quality of that show was f'n unreal. I met the promoter who booked that show at Pretty Lights at Bayfest Friday and he was telling me at Tips last night that to have GYBE booked you have to get an Analog Mixer for the SBD etc.
Also scored their new album. They are called "God's Pee" on the album.
5/17-19: HANGOUT
5/30- Andrew W.K
6/1- Big Boi w/ Killer Mike
6/13-16 BONNAROO!
6/29- Bob Dylan, Bob Weir, My Morning Jacket, Wilco
6/30- The Grandmothers of Invention
7/19-20 WSMFP
8/1- Mastodon w/ Machinehad
8/7- Melvins
9/5- Iron Maiden w/ Megadeth
9/26-29 Furthur Red Rocks (!)
10/2- The Legendary Pink Dots
11/1-3 Voodoodoo
Jay-Z's final show at Barclays was insanely fun. I thought the place was going to riot when Beyonce showed up.
Agreed. The new arena isn't anything special but the show was great. Hopefully someone copied the webcast so i can watch it again. The 8 tracks being released on itunes will just be a huge tease.
Buke and Gase were quacking amazing tonight. They played a crappy little hole in the wall Bar/Venue tonight but I'd bet real money the next time they come around they will be playing one of the larger venues in town. I highly recommend you check them out if they're coming to your town. They really are that good.
5/16-19: HANGOUT
5/25: Dillinger Escape Plan
5/30: Andrew W.K. w/ Tony Clifton
6/1: Big Boi
6/13-16: BONNAROO
6/29: Bob Dylan, Wilco, MMJ
6/30: The Grandmothers of Invention
7/11: Seinfeld
7/20: Living Colour
8/1: Mastodon w/ Machine Head
8/7: Melvins
9/5: Iron Maiden w/ Megadeth
10/2: The Legendery Pink Dots
11/1-3: VOODOO
11/14-17: BEAR CREEK
Last night, we went to Sleigh Bells at the Workplay Soundstage and The Hold Steady at Bottletree. Workplay holds about 600 and I would estimate there were around150-200 people there. I was very surprised. They even ran a buy one get one free ticket special for the event. As for the actual show, it was Sleigh Bells. If you have seen them before, you know the show. It was the first time I had seen them with the 2nd guitarist. I felt bad they were playing to such a small crowd in a big room.
The Hold Steady was awesome as usual. Bottletree holds about 300 and I would say there were close to 200 there. This was my first time seeing THS without a keyboardist. The sound was a little empty during some songs because of this, but it was still a great time. Craig came out after the show and talked with us for a little while. Super nice guy. All in all, a great night of music here in Birmingham.
