Upcoming/Recent Shows
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Endtro
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Phoebe Bridgers tonight
Bluecloud777
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I enjoy doing online sweepstakes and have won lots of great stuff over the years. Found some great sites that give out chances to win tickets for concerts in my area. I guess due to Covid less people are participating in these.
Bluecloud777
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So yesterday I've been to the Charli XCX show in Cologne. It was held in the Carlsberg Victoria Club that holds about 1600 people and was either sold out or nearly sold out. A huge part of the audience was belonging to the LGBTQ+ community, me too of course, which was nice to see. It's great to see how music always brings people together.
Support was female Canadian singer ELIO, who did some very energetic pop songs and got the crowd going. Great support.
In between support and Charli XCXs performance songs by Charli XCX were played, partly unreleased ones.
Her show and setlist were really great, an excellent mixture of songs from the new album "Crash" and older songs. Some of my favorites had been "Gone", "Constant Repeat", "Used to know me" and "1999". In a break near the end of the show the audience was asking for "Taxi", by chanting this title. It's a song Charli XCX had been working on with SOPHIE, before her tragic death.
This led to a very emotional scene, as Charli was near crying when she explained to the audience that she didn't feel comfortable to sing those unreleased songs she had worked on with SOPHIE, as they feel unfinished to her. She said that a music video for the song was planned that never happened due to the tragic events. She explained that due to this songs that she had worked on together would be played in the pre show time. She said that she really cared for SOPHIE, and it was obvious how much she's in pain over her early death. She said it's okay when people ask for anything, if it comes from a place of love, but couldn't do it. However, she then played " Vroom Vroom", a song that was released and had a music video while SOPHIE still was there. The audience enjoyed this song a lot. After Charli XCX had finally left the stage, "Taxi" was played as an audio.
As I had a problem with my phone charger there are just a few pictures, mostly from the start of the concert.
Support was female Canadian singer ELIO, who did some very energetic pop songs and got the crowd going. Great support.
In between support and Charli XCXs performance songs by Charli XCX were played, partly unreleased ones.
Her show and setlist were really great, an excellent mixture of songs from the new album "Crash" and older songs. Some of my favorites had been "Gone", "Constant Repeat", "Used to know me" and "1999". In a break near the end of the show the audience was asking for "Taxi", by chanting this title. It's a song Charli XCX had been working on with SOPHIE, before her tragic death.
This led to a very emotional scene, as Charli was near crying when she explained to the audience that she didn't feel comfortable to sing those unreleased songs she had worked on with SOPHIE, as they feel unfinished to her. She said that a music video for the song was planned that never happened due to the tragic events. She explained that due to this songs that she had worked on together would be played in the pre show time. She said that she really cared for SOPHIE, and it was obvious how much she's in pain over her early death. She said it's okay when people ask for anything, if it comes from a place of love, but couldn't do it. However, she then played " Vroom Vroom", a song that was released and had a music video while SOPHIE still was there. The audience enjoyed this song a lot. After Charli XCX had finally left the stage, "Taxi" was played as an audio. As I had a problem with my phone charger there are just a few pictures, mostly from the start of the concert.
Endtro
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It’s been 8 years since the last time I saw The War On Drugs but they still slay.
Ericj32
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Bastille was really fun last night. Wasn’t sure how their music would translate to a live show, but Dan Smith’s voice sounded gorgeous and he had an amazing vocalist singing the harmonies on every song with him. Also had multiple drummers and keyboardists/guitarists. The huge screen above the stage made it kind of a cinematic experience with lots of interludes with an overall theme that the show was a computer simulation (so you got, for example, the loading time pop-up windows between songs and other error messages and warnings - Glass Animals did something similar at their show). For the song “Plug In…” (which, on the album, came off to me as a cringey half-hearted attempt at social consciousness), the screen showed all of the lyrics and some of the lines hit a little too close to home these days and went over really well with the crowd in a live setting as a cathartic moment. He came out into the crowd for “Happier” and worked his way all the way to the back of the venue (which was kind of wild to see since there were no barricades clearing a path for him and I feel like I haven’t seen anyone do something like that since since 2020). But yeah, overall, the crowd was dancing quite a bit and really into the music and I’m really glad I went and will definitely go see them again when they tour in the future. It’s weird because their shows and music just sit right in this sweet spot between between slickly produced and polished and also exuding natural, soulful good vibes that never feel forced. It comes off so effortlessly live that it’s hard not to have a blast.
Djxfactor511
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Little road trip tonight to Pittsburgh to see Lord Huron. Man, I was super super impressed with everything about their set. The stage was perfectly decorated for them, with desert elements blocking the stage risers. The band was also incredibly tight and sounded great. The concert started earlier than I thought it was, with Lord Huron going on a little after 8. We got there a little before 8 so completely missed the opening set from Erin Rae who I guess started at 7? Maybe 7:15?
Well it turns out it was a good thing it all started early because storms rumbled in and they almost had to cut the set short because of lightning. Actually, they probably SHOULD have cut it short because it was quite the light show during the 3 song encore. Luckily I brought ponchos.
Well it turns out it was a good thing it all started early because storms rumbled in and they almost had to cut the set short because of lightning. Actually, they probably SHOULD have cut it short because it was quite the light show during the 3 song encore. Luckily I brought ponchos.
Djxfactor511
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Quick turnaround to the afternoon with Lo Moon in studio at my local station. Their song Dream Never Dies has been my jam since it came out. Very happy to see them close up and grab a signed LP.
Rip_City
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Rochelle Jordan was a fun night in Portland, though not one of my faves from this year.
Blossom
R&B artist based in Portland. Backed by a producer also from Portland.
She performed a few originals and also a trio of freestyles, asking a few audience members in the front for topics to mention in each freestyle. The first two of these were cute and well-performed given the impromptu nature. The third was fairly gross; she went into this pop-punk style reminiscent of the early 2000s and it sounded awful with her voice not blending well with the GarageBand quality instrumental paired with cringy impromptu lyrics. It honestly soured my feelings on her set significantly.
Decent overall if I were to erase that last bit from my memory.
Rochelle Jordan
Pretty fun, although likely the shortest headliner I've attended ever since I started going to shows by myself in '19. Duration couldn't have been more than ~50min with encore.
She performed about half of the newest, Play With the Changes, and a few bangers from way back. She had a couple of interactions with holding hands of a few of the upfront peeps in the audience and pointing at a few of those that were feverishly grooving to the songs. Little to no in between chit-chat, probably the reason for the very short concert time.
Fun show, though nothing too overly exciting. One suggestion for next time would be to include at least three more songs to push her set to the hourlong mark. She easily could've included more cuts from the new record.
Post-show
No pressure of needing to leave Holocene early for this show; no immediate events planned on the same night. So predictably, a good 20 or so hung around near the front to get hugs and photos with Rochelle after she took a few minutes to unwind. No merch where the merch table would normally be, although I saw three dudes ahead of me getting vinyl and CDs brought from home to be signed.
Got my brought from home copy of Play With the Changes signed and a few hugs from her as well. Forgot to request a photo together...darn. Wished her safe travels for the rest of the tour and headed out.
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Blossom
R&B artist based in Portland. Backed by a producer also from Portland.
She performed a few originals and also a trio of freestyles, asking a few audience members in the front for topics to mention in each freestyle. The first two of these were cute and well-performed given the impromptu nature. The third was fairly gross; she went into this pop-punk style reminiscent of the early 2000s and it sounded awful with her voice not blending well with the GarageBand quality instrumental paired with cringy impromptu lyrics. It honestly soured my feelings on her set significantly.
Decent overall if I were to erase that last bit from my memory.
Rochelle Jordan
Pretty fun, although likely the shortest headliner I've attended ever since I started going to shows by myself in '19. Duration couldn't have been more than ~50min with encore.
She performed about half of the newest, Play With the Changes, and a few bangers from way back. She had a couple of interactions with holding hands of a few of the upfront peeps in the audience and pointing at a few of those that were feverishly grooving to the songs. Little to no in between chit-chat, probably the reason for the very short concert time.
Fun show, though nothing too overly exciting. One suggestion for next time would be to include at least three more songs to push her set to the hourlong mark. She easily could've included more cuts from the new record.
Post-show
No pressure of needing to leave Holocene early for this show; no immediate events planned on the same night. So predictably, a good 20 or so hung around near the front to get hugs and photos with Rochelle after she took a few minutes to unwind. No merch where the merch table would normally be, although I saw three dudes ahead of me getting vinyl and CDs brought from home to be signed.
Got my brought from home copy of Play With the Changes signed and a few hugs from her as well. Forgot to request a photo together...darn. Wished her safe travels for the rest of the tour and headed out.
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Yer Ol' Uncle D
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After almost three years of holding tickets for rescheduled dates, Bikini Kill cancels because multiple members now have Covid. Now? You cancel now? I'm beyond disappointed.
tvham
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Stars - August Hall, San Francisco Saturday, June 10
I love Stars, one of my top 5 favorite bands and an amazing live act. Last night's show was the perfect mix of new and old songs and the band seemed thrilled to be back touring.
I love Stars, one of my top 5 favorite bands and an amazing live act. Last night's show was the perfect mix of new and old songs and the band seemed thrilled to be back touring.
Djxfactor511
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Milky Chance put on a fun-ass show. That is all.
In studio this afternoon.
In studio this afternoon.
Lineup – III Points Miami
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curious about flume and rosalia, but orbital is the one i'd really be going to see -- haven't seen them since....oh man, the altogether tour in 2001. i may not have been sober enough to remember it very well tbh
Endtro
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I’ve seen Bon Iver a few times before and didn’t have any expectations seeing them this time. It was an incredible show.
Bonny Light Horseman opening is what convinced me to buy tickets and they were fantastic.
imtheocean
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Caught Tori Amos on Saturday at the Balboa Theater in San Diego. 2nd time seeing her, first time with backing musicians. Plus was that the backing musicians (Bass / Drum) were amazing, and added a lot to the show. Cons was that she was much less interactive with the audience. Regardless, good mix of known songs & b-sides, and she was in great voice. And watching her play multiple keyboards at once never gets tiring.
My Neighbor Brotoro
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felt really conscious about my age at the Phoebe Bridgers show last night, but at least there was a surprise opening set by Lucy Dacus
imtheocean
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Caught Bob Dylan on Saturday. Phone free show, they were locked up on entry. Was familiar with the setlist he's been running with, but not the arrangements. Everything fit his current "Rough & Rowdy Ways" sound, which I thought made for a cohesive performance and fits his current vocal 'limitations'. Highlights of the rearranged songs were When I Paint My Masterpiece, Slow Train, and Every Grain of Sand. The real stars of the night though were the songs from Rough & Rowdy Ways, especially I Contain Multitudes. Bob even played a little guitar at the beginning, which I've never seen him do - been seeing him since 2005 which is right about when he stopped playing guitar.
The performance obviously confused people who were expecting a greatest hits set - they guys left to me payed $250/ea for scalped tickets, and then left halfway through. I get it in some respects, but at this point if you don't know what you are getting yourself into when going to a Dylan concert, you really aren't paying attention, that's been a common complaint for years now.
The performance obviously confused people who were expecting a greatest hits set - they guys left to me payed $250/ea for scalped tickets, and then left halfway through. I get it in some respects, but at this point if you don't know what you are getting yourself into when going to a Dylan concert, you really aren't paying attention, that's been a common complaint for years now.
I don't get that attitude because IMO his post-"time out of mind" material is generally pretty fucking great (christmas in the heart was kinda trash and I wasn't a huge fan of the sinatra albums but whatever, they're not bad). complaining about dylan only playing pretty good jams is like complaining that a kurosawa film is just great instead of note-perfect.
Djxfactor511
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John Doe from X stopped by the local station for a quick in studio performance. He was a gentleman and took the time to sign my copy of his most recent solo record and snap a photo with me. Really regret not having a copy of Los Angeles for him to sign but alas.
Bluecloud777
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I have to catch up commenting on several recent concerts I had gone to. I start with a concert I had won free admission to about two weeks ago, it was a concert of indie rock/ post punk band Geese, who are from New York. It was hosted in a very small club in Cologne called MTC that only could hold up to 300 people, I went there with my boyfriend, and to our astonishment only very few people did come, I think it had been less than 40. I felt a bit sorry for the band as they said they had been in Cologne for the first time, and I guess maybe in Europe. There also was no support band. I've liked the Geese set very much, they definetely deserve a broader audience. I've bought the vinyl of their album as some support from the merch and it sounds fabulous. One of the best sounding vinyl records I got this year. Though the band was still rather young, they had some great energy and it was a great evening for us.
Here are some pictures
Here are some pictures