ayayrawn
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Not to be TMI, but I WOULD let Sierra Ferrell step on me.
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Renée
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Bully with special guest Graham Hunt - Black Cat, Washington, DC, 12/11/21
My brother introduced me to Sub Pop Records artist Bully years ago. I loved the garagey, grunge/punk energy of the band's sound, coupled with singer Alicia's roaring, ferocious voice. Flash forward to tonight, and I saw them! I even met Alicia and got a signed CD from her. Fantastic set, they ran through nearly 20 blistering, powerful songs in right around an hour. Opening was Graham Hunt, guitarist of Midwives, who had a strongly energetic set himself. Great night!
Matt M
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Got up to Seattle for a quick night Thursday and caught The New Pornographers. Thought they were excellent, and Dan even seemed dare I say cheery! First time in the Neptune, a pretty solid room that reminds me of a little bit bigger Aladdin in Portland. Even ended the night with a crazy uber ride where we went two miles or so and were back where we started 
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Rip_City
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Caroline Polachek was good, but not great. Enjoyable, though I would place this concert near the bottom of my favorites this year when looking to reevaluate what I have seen.
No pictures of the opener as I was behind a row of people all who had at least 5 inches of height on me, but got to a better spot in front row by the time Caroline's set initiated. Here's some of the better quality shots I sifted through (she looks like Arca in some of these
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Here's video of the songs in the encore, including a surprising cover of the Massive Attack classic with help from opener Oklou:
Maybe I'm just imagining things, but Caroline's vocals seemed off tonight, especially from the encore performance above. Perhaps the Portland weather is a culprit?
I failed to get records signed after a long wait (first time this year; not a bad percentage), the risk that comes with a larger venue.
No pictures of the opener as I was behind a row of people all who had at least 5 inches of height on me, but got to a better spot in front row by the time Caroline's set initiated. Here's some of the better quality shots I sifted through (she looks like Arca in some of these
):Here's video of the songs in the encore, including a surprising cover of the Massive Attack classic with help from opener Oklou:
Maybe I'm just imagining things, but Caroline's vocals seemed off tonight, especially from the encore performance above. Perhaps the Portland weather is a culprit?
I failed to get records signed after a long wait (first time this year; not a bad percentage), the risk that comes with a larger venue.
imtheocean
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Caught Chvrches last night, nearing the end of the tour for them. 2nd time seeing them, thought they were great. Plus my daughter loves them, so it was fun to bond over a show with her. Lots of energy, and I think Lauren can give Stevie Nicks a run for her money for twirling on stage. Was at the Observatory in San Diego, easily my favorite place to see a show and hadn't been to in 2 years.
Donna Missal opened, enjoyed her set as well - mostly originals but a solid cover of Fake Plastic Trees.
Donna Missal opened, enjoyed her set as well - mostly originals but a solid cover of Fake Plastic Trees.
tvham
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Black Pumas w Aaron Frazer - the Masonic, SF
Was very happy to see Aaron get a 45 minute opening set, and he was able to squeeze in 13 songs in that time. He had a full band with horns, unfortunately he didn’t play drums at all. That being said, awesome opening set that had the crowd pumped up.
Black Pumas are probably my favorite new band of the last 5 years. As much as I love their debut album they really shine in a live setting and we got a great varied set of new and old songs and covers. And Eric spent at least 3-4 songs in the crowd! Fun show, glad I grabbed tickets to see them at the Ryman in February.
Was very happy to see Aaron get a 45 minute opening set, and he was able to squeeze in 13 songs in that time. He had a full band with horns, unfortunately he didn’t play drums at all. That being said, awesome opening set that had the crowd pumped up.
Black Pumas are probably my favorite new band of the last 5 years. As much as I love their debut album they really shine in a live setting and we got a great varied set of new and old songs and covers. And Eric spent at least 3-4 songs in the crowd! Fun show, glad I grabbed tickets to see them at the Ryman in February.
Djxfactor511
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Went to a nice local showcase last night, 6 artists on 2 stages, switching from full bands to acoustic. The highlight for me was the only non-NE Ohio band, The Heavy Hours out of Cincinnati. Absolutely killed it. For fans of The Lumineers, Caamp, Houndmouth.
KenKaniff
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Anyone seen Iron & Wine before? Good live? They are playing down the street from my house. Debating about going.
EvanBenner
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Yes! Quite good live.
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wokeupnew
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Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, & Julien Baker Announce The Wild Hearts Tour
Last year, Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen put out a great collaborative single, “Like I Used To,” which they proceeded to perform together on late-night talk shows and at select festivals. Van Etten and Olsen are now joining forces yet again to hit the road together on what they’re calling The...
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ayayrawn
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Top image both times when closest show is 2.5 hrs awaySharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, & Julien Baker Announce The Wild Hearts Tour
Last year, Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen put out a great collaborative single, “Like I Used To,” which they proceeded to perform together on late-night talk shows and at select festivals. Van Etten and Olsen are now joining forces yet again to hit the road together on what they’re calling The...
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Viking Dan
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Top image both times when closest show is 2.5 hrs away
They are playing Summer Stage in Central Park.
If you don't care about seeing them standing on stage - this is basically a free show.
threesunrises
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Isn't it a ticketed benefit show at Summer Stage?
I'm leaning towards the Skyline Stage at the Mann Center in Philly.
Viking Dan
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Yes. But lots of folks just lounge around outside the venue/gates to listen to the music.
It can be muted...but its free to hang around outside the venue if you cant get tickets.
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Matt M
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Just got back from a fantastic few days in Riviera Maya for Wilco's Sky Blue Sky fest. Wasn't sure it was even going to happen, and we were on the fence of even going up until a couple of days before. But we pulled the trigger, and I think felt safer there than at home/work. All but the last flight was fairly empty, so that helped too. Exhausted and back home after the late night flight and time change, but it was well worth it. Ate and drank well, and saw a bunch of great music. I'd say Spoon was the highlight for me, as their setlist was amazing and the pushed the tempo of the festival up a few notches. I think Wilco didn't want to be upstaged, and turned it up with a early career heavy setlist and it was much appreciated for this guy. The early stuff just has so much more energy, and it showed in their performance. They also mixed in Cut Your Hair with Malkmus singing, which was spectacular! Finished off with Mavis singing a couple songs with the band and others. Also caught sets by Nubya Garcia, Neal Francis, The Autumn Defense, Kurt Vile, Thundercat, Malkmus, Soccer Mommy, Tweedy solo, and Ohmme. Shout out to Ohmme for filling in a bunch on the Wilco sets, as Jorgensen was out with Covid.
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BjorgenFjorgen
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Sounds amazing!
Endtro
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I saw live music tonight! Joshua Ray Walker is the goddamn truth
The closest show to me is in Austin, TX. That’s a nine hour drive for me.Top image both times when closest show is 2.5 hrs away
But speaking of artists that went to NOLA, Billie Eilish kicked off her world tour last night in New Orleans!! I got some nosebleed seats so I was very far but she put on a very energetic show. You could tell that she hardly believed she was there saying a few times “What the fuck? This is my life.” I really like when she and her brother went acoustic for Your Power.
Absolut Kaz
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I had the chance to see Bjork on her opening date at the Shrine Auditorium in L.A., and had a surreal experience 
I got to the event right before 6pm - I was walking from the right side that lead to the front doors and noticed that security was set up with people lined up on the far opposite (left) side of the building. Someone was unlocking the front entrance doors, so I just kept walking to the main entrance...and just went inside. No one said a word to me, and I was kind of puzzled at first, but interior security was being briefed and I wandered over to the merch table and just started chatting with the people working the table - I guess they assumed I was with Bjork's stage crew, and no one ever asked for credentials.
At this point, I figured - what the heck - I'll live out my early rebellious concert days and see if I can get up closer (I had a ticket way in the upper balcony). So, I walked past all the security (again) and went into the main auditorium:
...there were a few security staff in place, but the crew was setting sound levels and no one else was inside. I just kind of hung back and took it all in - until Bjork came in and walked past me and over to the sound board for a sound check! I walked behind her and the board and got to listen to her sing 2 songs, which was very cool:
...after she finished, I didn't want to ask for a photo with her and risk getting tossed out, so as she walked by I simply told her to have a great show, and she replied with a smile and a "thank you". Good enough for me
Now - I didn't really know what to do - I didn't want to leave the auditorium, so I kind of got on my phone and pretended to be talking about sound cues and looking up at speakers, etc. Totally lame, I know - but it let me literally walk past the guard at the pit floor entrance, and he never questioned me as I was talking out loud to no one on my phone about fake sound issues:
...I kind of stood in an unlit corner of the pit and just...waited No one ever came up to me, and I had to sweat it out for about 30 minutes until they opened the doors to the auditorium. When people started filling in the pit, I kind of disappeared into the crowd :
...Bjork had a no photo/no video policy in place, so while I was bummed out that I couldn't record being so close up, I snapped one photo quickly while I could:
The show was pretty damn amazing - she sounded wonderful - the set and costumes and visuals were stunning, and it was well worth the drive from Vegas to L.A. to see this one!
I got to the event right before 6pm - I was walking from the right side that lead to the front doors and noticed that security was set up with people lined up on the far opposite (left) side of the building. Someone was unlocking the front entrance doors, so I just kept walking to the main entrance...and just went inside. No one said a word to me, and I was kind of puzzled at first, but interior security was being briefed and I wandered over to the merch table and just started chatting with the people working the table - I guess they assumed I was with Bjork's stage crew, and no one ever asked for credentials.
At this point, I figured - what the heck - I'll live out my early rebellious concert days and see if I can get up closer (I had a ticket way in the upper balcony). So, I walked past all the security (again) and went into the main auditorium:
...there were a few security staff in place, but the crew was setting sound levels and no one else was inside. I just kind of hung back and took it all in - until Bjork came in and walked past me and over to the sound board for a sound check! I walked behind her and the board and got to listen to her sing 2 songs, which was very cool:
...after she finished, I didn't want to ask for a photo with her and risk getting tossed out, so as she walked by I simply told her to have a great show, and she replied with a smile and a "thank you". Good enough for me
Now - I didn't really know what to do - I didn't want to leave the auditorium, so I kind of got on my phone and pretended to be talking about sound cues and looking up at speakers, etc. Totally lame, I know - but it let me literally walk past the guard at the pit floor entrance, and he never questioned me as I was talking out loud to no one on my phone about fake sound issues:
...I kind of stood in an unlit corner of the pit and just...waited
No one ever came up to me, and I had to sweat it out for about 30 minutes until they opened the doors to the auditorium. When people started filling in the pit, I kind of disappeared into the crowd :...Bjork had a no photo/no video policy in place, so while I was bummed out that I couldn't record being so close up, I snapped one photo quickly while I could:
The show was pretty damn amazing - she sounded wonderful - the set and costumes and visuals were stunning, and it was well worth the drive from Vegas to L.A. to see this one!