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Hew
Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 529 Location: Chicago
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Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2004 07:16 Post subject: For Kinkster (and anyone else who gives a shit) |
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Friday 1st October
Hope Of The States @ Double Door Chicago
Following an ordinary set by Inouk the lights went out and we waited for a while as they finished with the on stage tuning. Soon we were welcomed to the gig by the screen behind the drum set which mistyped a message by the band inviting us to enjoy the show.
Smokes and beer in hand they took the stage and launched into Black Amnesias. The amazing rendition was quickly followed by George Washington. On the screen we were presented with a video of happy americans celebrating some kind of street parade. Unfortunatly the vocal mix was a bit quiet. It was hard to hear Sam as he sang. The next song was one which was new to me, a b-side perhaps. Anyway a song that was not on The Lost Riots. It was safe anyway.
As the maybe half full 500 capacity venue applauded the last song, Sam invited the crowd to come closer to the stage as he sat at his piano. There followed BlacK Dollar Bills. Again it was hard to hear the vocals but the music carried the song along. The ending to that song brings a lump to the throat and was a definite cigarette moment. Goodhorsehynm was next and again I was in awe as i stood slightly to stage left a pint in my hand
At this point Sam became a little aggitated. The Vocal mix was upsetting him a bit as he went to sort things out. A good time to take a toilet break.
AS i emerged from the toilets i was greated by Nehemia. Safe Clart. Quickly followed by The Red The White The Blue The Black I knew this was one of those experiences you would tell your friends about for some time ahead.
At this point I went to get another pint in. While i was away there was a long introduction to the next song, during which Sam gave a cigarette to my friend. Fresh beer in hand i was a little disappointed to see there were only 2 songs left on the set list. Me Ves Y Sufres was next and the set closed with Enemies/Friends. Magic.
Sam and the violin player bloke stayed on stage and performed the hidden track on The Lost Riots, A crack up at the race riots. THe rest of the band then returned to the stage to do Static in the cities.
I have seen many gigs in my time and there are many that stand out as being particularly special
Radiohead in Grant Park Chicago
Boo Radleys opening for better than ezra at Metro Chicago
The Libertines at the Empty Bottle 200 capacity venue
This was up there. After the show I was able to give my best to Sam who signed my poster i stole from the wall.
Enjoy Mr Kinkster. Hope Of The States is 4 real and you fucking knows it clart. _________________ Martin O'Neill's Claret And Blue Army |
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Kris
Joined: 16 Sep 2002 Posts: 2550 Location: Sheffield
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Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2004 17:01 Post subject: |
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Excellent stuff Hew, thanks for the review
Kinks _________________ "fashioned by the blade of a world that doesn't care,
feeling so removed, drifting thru stealing air then...
pause and think about it, try to move and shift the pain, but it's there you feel it kicking and you scream and feel alive." |
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che
Joined: 19 Aug 2002 Posts: 988 Location: in the gutter, staring at the stars.
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Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2004 11:19 Post subject: |
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LP of the year. Fact. |
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Tommy BOO
Joined: 21 Aug 2002 Posts: 3066 Location: here, there, and everywhere
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Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2004 14:52 Post subject: |
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y'know they don't give a fuck about anybody else, clarts. _________________
"Tommy Boo has played a pivotal role in my life. I've looked up to him since I was a kid and he has inspired every note of music I have ever written. The man is a fucking genius"
-BC
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