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Post by DystopianDream on May 22, 2008 16:34:58 GMT -5
So now that the schedule's out, I'm trying to get everything set (because I'm anal like that). I only have one conflict (thank god) but it's a doozey.
Death Cab is in my top five of all time bands. I've seen them three times and they're great live, not awesome, but great (imho). However, I'm really looking forward to seeing their new stuff live. Plus, it's freaking Death Cab.
I've never seen Broken Social Scene before, and I've heard their live shows are incredible--full of energy and all over the place. I've been listening to the various formations of this band for years and the line-up they've announced for this tour is great (I'm a huge Stars fan, too, so I'm excited about Amy Millan being on the bill).
So, help a girl out--what should I do? I'm not thrilled about splitting my time between the two sets--to me a show is about the progression of the set (besides, I think I'd want to try to get a good spot for one or the other), but I certainly could be convinced otherwise.
Watchin' a stretch of road, miles of light explode. Driftin' off a thing I'd never done before. Watchin' a crowd roll in. Out go the lights it begins. A feelin' in my bones I've never felt before...
Go to BSS. I just saw them earlier this week, and I've never felt so happy at a show, ever. The energy on stage is incredible, Amy is effing AWESOME (hopefully they'll do Anthems, it was badass), and it's worth going just to see if they'll break out the clapfest known as Stars and Sons. I hope they do.
Unfortunately The Other Tent is on the opposite side of the EARTH from Which Stage, so your going to have to move your ass to.....
7-8:30 Death Cab for Cutie
This is what I am doing, so if you wold like to join me in my run your welcome to, but a word of warning. I have long legs and know how to move through a crowd fast.
Post by vydenmyria on May 22, 2008 17:02:22 GMT -5
this was probably my biggest conflict of roo as well
and i've seen neither of the two bands...
i've been listening to death cab a lot longer, but i've really gotten into bss lately...
i love the new death cab cd, so i'll probably see them and watch bss on the sonic stage earlier in the day... even though it's only 30 minutes.... though i would LOVE to hear the song "it's all gonna break" from bss at roo'...
Post by candyflippedaround on May 22, 2008 17:19:09 GMT -5
i am torn by the robert plant v dcfc v derek trucks conflict. although its less of a conflict and more like i am just missing dcfc and derek trucks to see robert plant live. i will hopefully catch some of the deathcab show when the other show ends though. i am voting try to split it up.
You can't lose either way. Death Cab's one of my favorite bands, but I've seen them four times. I think I'm gonna stick around for the entire BSS and then catch the last hour or so of Death Cab
Post by dogfighter28 on May 22, 2008 17:39:42 GMT -5
Broken Social Scene.
My girlfriend fell asleep at a Death Cab show. I still want to see them, but BSS will be much more entertaining. I'll catch any remnants of Death Cab after BSS is over.
I voted BSS for YOU even though I'll be at Death Cab. I might try to make the first bit of BSS but in the end I am a way bigger Death Cab fan and I've never seen them live. You've already seen them, and from what I heard BSS would be a great show you'd regret missing.
I gotta say, I'm passing on both to see Plant & Krauss. My reasoning is that BSS and Death Cab are both young bands on the rise, and I'm sure I'll get to see them both again...probably multiple times. Plant & Krauss may not ever play another tour together, so it really is a once in a lifetime opportunity. That being said, if I had to pick I would say BSS over Death Cab...
"We're no longer called Sonic Death Monkey. We're on the verge of becoming Kathleen Turner Overdrive, but just for tonight, we are Barry Jive and his Uptown Five. "
Post by spencet2001 on May 22, 2008 22:09:17 GMT -5
I love Death Cab and have never been able to see them. That said, I've been getting into BSS lately. I think I'm gonna go to BSS and unless I'm ridiculously into it I'll head over to Death Cab at 6:55. I don't care about being in front anyway.
I love Death Cab and have never been able to see them. That said, I've been getting into BSS lately. I think I'm gonna go to BSS and unless I'm ridiculously into it I'll head over to Death Cab at 6:55. I don't care about being in front anyway.
If you've seen DCFC three times, I really wouldn't stress it -- go to BSS!
That said, if you're anything like me with this type of stuff, I'm sure you have a gut instinct as to what you REALLY want to do and you should just follow that. Regardless, if you're not feeling something, it's a short jog over to the other stage!
I didn't vote because honestly I don't know what I'm going to do at this time, including Plant/Krauss. I've never seen Death Cab but I love the new album. Also the chance to see Plant is pretty tempting. As it was said above, how many more tours will he have.
I have seen BSS and it was incredible. It was 5 years ago at the Hillside Festival in Guelph. Coming in I didn't get BSS but seeing them moved me and gave me chills. Granted though I saw the full, full line up. There was about 15 people on stage including a horn section. Jason Collett, Andrew Whiteman and all three of Feist, Emily Hanes and Amy Milan. It was so good I'm leaning towards skipping them here with the smaller lineup. I'm sure it'll be awesome but I don't want it to possibly take away from my first experince.
I would definitely try and catch a bit of them though. Guess I will vote now that I've reasoned this out, hehe. Ok shutting up now.
Post by queensolver on May 23, 2008 7:01:35 GMT -5
You could settle for just a half hour of BSS? I'm pretty sure that's what I'm going to do and just see them when they play the sonic stage earlier that day. (2:15-2:45)
Watchin' a stretch of road, miles of light explode. Driftin' off a thing I'd never done before. Watchin' a crowd roll in. Out go the lights it begins. A feelin' in my bones I've never felt before...
plant/krauss and bss is definitely my biggest conflict, i'm leaning towards bss. i've been listening to their lola 06 show and if the energy if anything like that it will be a set not to be missed.
plus there's a small chance i'll be going to the plant/krauss finger lakes show in 2 weeks
Post by the3penguins on May 23, 2008 9:45:22 GMT -5
I hadn't heard much about BSS until this post, and don't know any of their music, but they sound like a show I should check out! I'd hate to miss any of Plant/Krauss, but I might have to.
I have nothing new to add other than to say-- BSS absolutely bores me to death ON RECORD, but their live show has the potential to be transcendent. Their set at Lolla 06 was the best surprise of a weekend full of nice surprises. Everything you've heard about their live show is true-- despite the impression you may have based on listening to their CDs.
I've seen DCFC a half dozen times and they never disappoint. However, they don't offer enough excitement to warrant skipping BSS altogether.
It's simple really: get there early for BSS at 6pm. If you're not bowled over in 30 minutes, head on over to the guaranteed good time at DCFC (or Plant and Krauss). I'm just happy this isn't like Lolla where they play during the exact same time for 60-90 minutes with a 15 minute walk in between. 1 hour apiece should do you fine
Post by bamadancer on May 23, 2008 11:16:30 GMT -5
I was very, very torn by the Death Cab - Plant/Krauss conflict. But my logic is, Death Cab JUST put out a new album. I'm almost sure that they will tour by my area again, so I will be able to see them again. Plant/Krauss may never tour again. Plus, Led Zeppelin is forever my favorite band, so I won't pass up a chance to see Plant!
My advice is to go for the band you've never seen before. I don't like to split up sets, because I feel like I'm missing something, but if you want to do that go for that.
