January 2012
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go be in a basement with your friends
I’ve been seeing a lot of basement shows lately. That’s how it should be.
I saw Close Talker and Waxahatchee tonight.. and it made me want to start blogging about shows again. I love Close Talker’s demo and seeing them bring it to life is always fun. The atmosphere was off, people kept turning the lights off and the band members were getting frustrated. They played some new...
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September 2011
1 post
9/4 - Make Do and Mend, Balance and Composure,...
I’m not feeling up to writing this right now but I’m saving the title so I won’t forget to write it. I’ve got notes in my cell phone, but I only got a full set list for B&C.. oops!
August 2011
3 posts
8/12 - Blink 182, My Chemical Romance
We got to the show late, so we missed Manchester Orchestra. I wish My Chem would’ve opened. There were only 2 or 3 songs of theirs I wanted to hear, and I’m sure Manchester put on a much better performance.
Seeing Blink is euphoric and leaves you kind of speechless. It’s hard to put those feelings into any other words. We’ve been listening to this band since we were in...
8/7 - Three Man Cannon, Kite Party, Tigers Jaw
I heard this show was moved to the Hospital, which would’ve made more sense. The hardcore warehouse has had some major cosmetic changes though, it looks great in there. Each band made sure to say “this is the coolest place we’ve played all tour” I just wish it would’ve literally been cool. Everyone was dripping sweat.
I’m not sure who played before Three Man...
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Why?
This will be a place for me to write about shows. I get so amped for them and feel most alive at them, yet the feelings fade until the next one. This will be a way to reminisce and analyze what makes these experiences so dear to my heart.
The last show I went to was Transit and Bayside @ The National in Richmond, VA on 7/20. A couple local bands opened.. Holly Would and Mayfair. I couldn’t...