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Post by know ID yuh on Sept 13, 2010 18:39:54 GMT -8
Ok, that makes sense for the cider. And I'm sure the crowd was decent where you were at, crammed in the middle in the front (I'm guessing), but me being a head taller than average, I notice bouncing noggins, and hands raised, and those were few and far between.
So yes, I was at both. I found a ticket to the Seattle show for next to nothing, and have some friends up there I haven't seen in forever, so I figured why not. I'd never been to Marymoor Park.
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Post by Pea on Sept 13, 2010 18:52:43 GMT -8
oh nice! it's a really nice park, glad you made it up for it
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Post by know ID yuh on Sept 13, 2010 19:07:11 GMT -8
Yeah, cool venue, it's similar to Edgefield here in Portland. They are the same capacity, but Edgefield is gently sloped upwards 40 yards from the stage, so those not standing can sit further back and still see the show, rather than sit on the edges at Marymoor. Plus Edgefield is on an amazing piece of property with old buildings, hotels, bars, breweries, whineries, golf courses, etc. If you get a chance to see a show there next summer, I would highly recommend it.
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Post by Pea on Sept 13, 2010 19:45:38 GMT -8
yea i definitely need to make it down to portland again for a show. last one i saw was at the roseland in 2004(ish)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2010 9:09:56 GMT -8
You're in Pittsburgh too? I couldn't make it to that one because of prior commitments/theaters suck, and I missed out on National tickets because they're now sold out. Walkmen/Japandroids at Mr. Small's will be great, though, I'm sure, and I'm throwing around seeing a couple others... pittsburgh, indeed. the next show i have on the agenda here is Yeasayer at Mr. Smalls I'm not a big enough Yeasayer fan to make it worth the trip. If I could just pay ~$5, see Washed Out do Feel It All Around, and then leave, that'd be different.
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Post by someguy on Sept 15, 2010 23:07:31 GMT -8
Just saw Tallest Man last Wednesday and Japandroids at Bumbershoot. I've got a couple of BSS dates coming up as well as Arcade Fire, Japandroids, and Local Natives next weekend. I am super fucking excited! Sasquatch really opened me up to a lot of awesome bands. I can't wait till the next one.
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Post by scough on Sept 23, 2010 9:11:36 GMT -8
flaming lips and arcade fire next week ahhhh
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Post by Horned Gramma on Sept 23, 2010 10:00:51 GMT -8
PRIMUS LEVELED THE FUCKING SCHNITZ LAST NIGHT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2010 20:51:22 GMT -8
flaming lips and arcade fire next week ahhhh what
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Post by know ID yuh on Sept 23, 2010 22:20:49 GMT -8
flaming lips and arcade fire next week ahhhh If I was to rate my top shows of all time, these would be my top two. PRIMUS LEVELED THE FUCKING SCHNITZ LAST NIGHT Most of my mind was completely blown, and half of my face melted off. It might take a couple days to recover.
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Post by Pea on Sept 29, 2010 23:19:00 GMT -8
Arcade Fire rocked Seattle so fucking hard that the Space Needle fell over. True statement.
God that was a fun show!
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Post by scough on Oct 1, 2010 10:31:18 GMT -8
That was indeed a pretty awesome show they put on. I was embarrassed at the attendance though. After hearing they sold out madison square garden and had like 17k people in Vancouver the night before, I didn't expect to see the entire upper level and a portion of the lower level of Key Arena blocked off. Also their set was a bit short considering they have three records packed with hit songs. They could have gone at least another half hour.
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Post by Pea on Oct 1, 2010 11:21:54 GMT -8
17k in Vancouver?? I wonder if they just have a bigger fan base in Canada or something. I wasn't too shocked by the attendance, there were probably a solid 8k there. It did look pretty weak though with all of the arena blocked out.
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Post by know ID yuh on Oct 1, 2010 13:08:13 GMT -8
17k in Vancouver?? I wonder if they just have a bigger fan base in Canada or something. You know they are a Canadian band, right?
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Post by ComesWithASword on Oct 1, 2010 14:01:39 GMT -8
I was at the Vancouver show. I'm came straight from class and missed Calexico, but apparently their sound was awful (while some consider the Coliseum the best for stadium shows in Vancouver over BC place/Rogers arena, it's still not very good), though It sounded fine for AF. I checked some setlists and we're the only show that didn't get Ocean of Noise with Calexico (we got Suburban War instead). I wonder if Calexico got super pissed during their set because of lousy sound. Was anyone else at the Vancouver show? How was Ocean of Noise for those that saw it? I think I prefer Suburban War as a song but that would've been cool to see.
Arcade Fire were awesome, but a two song encore? No My Body is a Cage? C'monnnnnnnn
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Post by Pea on Oct 1, 2010 16:22:51 GMT -8
You know they are a Canadian band, right? yep, which could either back up my reasoning or have nothing to do with it at all haha. not sure which... my only complaint about the setlist was no Une Annee Sans Lumiere. other than that i was mighty happy with the song choices and even though they didnt play suuuper long i was still happy with it.
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Post by know ID yuh on Oct 1, 2010 18:34:15 GMT -8
Re: Portland Show I expected to hear Black Mirror, so that was my only omission surprise. I would have liked to see Empty Room. Overall, I think 18 songs is about right. I would have left disappointed if they played less than 15, and would've been surprised if they played over 20. How was Ocean of Noise for those that saw it? This was the one surprise inclusion. It was one of the top five highlights. I've had the end of that song stuck in my head all day.
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Post by Pea on Oct 1, 2010 19:20:58 GMT -8
Ocean of Noise was incredible with the Calexico boys up there.
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Post by know ID yuh on Oct 1, 2010 19:56:11 GMT -8
Well stated. I was at the Vancouver show. I'm came straight from class and missed Calexico, but apparently their sound was awful (while some consider the Coliseum the best for stadium shows in Vancouver over BC place/Rogers arena, it's still not very good), though It sounded fine for AF. I'm a bit curious if there are arenas that have great sound? I'm just speaking my mind here, but I would think arenas in general are designed to amplify noise; the home field/court advantage. Do head coaches ever think to themselves, "I appreciate the sound quality at this establishment. The acoustics here really emphasize the voice of the guy in the upper deck screaming profanities about my mother."
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Post by Pea on Oct 1, 2010 20:09:13 GMT -8
I would think arenas in general are designed to amplify noise; the home field/court advantage. whatchu talkin 'bout
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