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With the new year brings a new concert season, so I figured I'd start a new thread.
So far, I've seen the following acts:
Big Head Todd & The Monsters
Gavin DeGraw (for the wife)
Wilco
Bought tickets to:
David Grisman Quintet
Mark Knopfler
Tom Petty/Steve Winwood
James Taylor
Bonnaroo '08
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
So far:
- Ingrid Michaelson (song used in Old Navy sweater commercial)
Upcoming:
- Cat Power
- The Swell Season (Oscar winners Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova)
Hoping for:
- Alison Krauss
- Sam Phillips
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
So far:
Antigone Rising (2X)
Spice Girls (7X)
Upcoming:
Police (4X)
Springsteen (3X +...?)
I'm sure many more will come as well, but those are all the shows I have planned...
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
Just added Jack Johnson to my list.
After hearing Vampire Weekend on SNL last night, I'd love to check them out (they just happened to be playing here tonight), but it's sold out.
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
Seen this year:
Van Halen
Rascal Flatts*
Keith Urban*
Carrie Underwood*
Have tickets to:
Kenny Chesney* Poets & Pirates tour 08
CMA Musicfest* 2008
*people ask me all the time: I didnt know you were into country music? I reply: if you have heard any of these artists*, they really arent country, their more pop/rock with just a slight twang to get into that classification, last year at CMA 2007 Ted Nugent opened the show, and rocked big time.
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
The Swell Season - saw them last night, a really good time with some solid musicians, and a lot of heartfelt songs in the mix. I have no idea how Glen Hansard, with only his voice and his guitar can make my forehead sweat from his performance when he gets into his zone. That was an odd experience, but impressive too.
Next up: Rush in July.
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
My next one is James Taylor come Memorial Day weekend.
Also just scored Vampire Weekend tickets to the sold out show here in ATL.
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
Glad you enjoyed the Swell Season!
I'm looking forward to:
Sam Phillips in June
Aimee Mann (maybe twice) in July
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
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I'm looking forward to:
Aimee Mann (maybe twice) in July
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I'm jealous! I'll get to see her at Bonnaroo, but that's not the best venue for her type of music. I'd like to see her at a small theater venue with good sound. I just don't see the 'Roo crowd giving her the kind of love she'd get at her own show.
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
Actually, the reason I'm seeing her twice is because the first time will be at a free concert in the park, so I know what you're talking about with people giving her music the proper attention. The second time (which is at a smaller theater venue) is to basically make up for whatever dissatisfaction I might experience at the first show.
Actually, having been to that free concert series, it's not so bad if you get a good seat, but you have to be there pretty early. Otherwise you're just with the people who are there to hang out more than for the artist.
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
I put up some so-so photos of The Swell Season concert
on my Flickr account. I was far away, and the lighting wasn't optimal. But still had a great time.
Cam's got a real nice set of photos from The Swell Season concert he went to earlier, he got much closer to the band...
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
Here's my "Swell" set:
The Swell Season - a set on Flickr
You can also access the B/W and outtake sets from there.
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
I have so many shows on the horizon I made myself a list to ensure I don't get tickets for concerts on the same day!
5/30: VH
6/11: Pearl Jam WPB
6/13: Cure FL
6/17: PJ VA Beach
6/19: PJ Camden
6/20: PJ Camden
6/22: PJ DC
6/24: PJ MSG
6/25: Steely Dan CT
6/27: PJ CT
6/28: PJ Mansfield
6/30: PJ Mansfield
7/26: Eagles
7/27: Bruce NJ
7/28: Bruce NJ
7/29: Foo NJ or Police Philly
7/31: Bruce NJ
8/2: Bruce Foxborough
8/3: Police Holmdel
8/4: Police LI
8/5: Police LI
8/21: Squeeze
9/13: Paula Cole
10/4: Madonna NJ
10/6: Madonna MSG
10/7: Madonna MSG
10/26: Madonna Chicago
11/1: Madonna Oakland (?)
11/19: Madonna Philly
11/22: Madonna AC
11/23: Tina Turner
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
I had a chance to see The Black Crowes perform Warpaint in it's entirety, but since it was prior to the CD coming out and I hadn't heard it, I skipped the show. Go figure, it's easily one of my favorite CDs of the year so far...sigh...
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
Iron Maiden
Coldplay
Jimmy Buffett
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
This summer I will be seeing:
The Cure
Keller Williams
Rush (possibly)
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
I just scored some tickets to STP and John Mayer...yeesh, it's gonna be a busy summer!
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
Just got back from Bonnaroo...we saw:
Umphrey's McGee
Widespread Panic (Robert Randolph guested)
Metallica
Pearl Jam
Death Cab For Cutie
Raconteurs
Willie Nelson
BB King
Les Claypool
OAR
Yonder Mountain String Band
Mastadon
Against Me
Ozomatli
Drive-By Truckers
Donavon Frankenreiter
Vampire Weekend
Good times!
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
Just scored some Black Keys tickets!
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
Ugh, what a pricey summer...just got Umphrey's McGee tickets as well as Rodrigo & Gabriella tickets.
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Re: 2008 Concert Season
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Ugh, what a pricey summer...just got Umphrey's McGee tickets as well as Rodrigo & Gabriella tickets.
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Were those shows expensive, or are you simply indicating you've bought a lot of tickets to different shows over the summer?
If they perform that one at the show you're attending, please let me/us know on the Board. I have a couple of questions that I'd love to ask about it.
