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I'm Looking For A New Rock Sensation / Re: Concert Reviews (non STP)

« on: August 11, 2012, 05:11:52 PM »

A couple of quick recaps from this summer.  If anyone is from the Western New York area, you may know the long-standing tradition of "Thursday at the Square" now known as "Thursday at the Harbor."  Free shows on Thursday nights that moved from downtown Buffalo to the Waterfront/Canalside area by the First Niagara Center.  (Where the Sabres play) 

Had a chance to see two shows there -- first up, Fitz and The Tantrums.  If I could describe their work in one word, it would be fun.  They played their first album "Pickin Up the Pieces" in it's entirety, gave us a song from the upcoming second release called "Outta My League" and covered "Sweet Dreams" by the Eurythmics and The Raconteurs "Steady As She Goes."  The highlight for me was their hit "Moneygrabber" which ended the night.  Also saw one of the most impressive things I've ever seen at a concert, when their multi-instrumentalist went from playing a saxophone to a harmonica with a seamless transition. 

Next up, a band that's quite familiar to Buffalo...Arkells.  They've opened for the Tragically Hip a couple of times and are no strangers to the area.  High-energy set with cuts from both of their albums, with a little heavier emphasis on their sophomore effort, "Michigan Left."  Even though it started to pour during the encore, it didn't dampen anyone's enthusiasm.  Like the Hip, Arkells are very big in Canada, but have a smaller, "cultish" following here.  Hoping to see STP in Hamilton in a few weeks if my work and life schedule will allow it. 

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Streaming Media / Re: Possible New STP Song performed live 9/10/11

« on: September 12, 2011, 05:42:58 PM »

They did this in Niagara Falls as well.  It's the same mystery song/jam/interlude I mentioned in that thread.  Glad to see a solid video of it!

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Played Shows 1992-2012 / Re: 2011-09-07 - Niagara Falls, NY - The Rapids Theatre

« on: September 09, 2011, 02:05:57 PM »

Buffalo News review of the show --

http://www.buffalonews.com/entertainment/gusto/music/concert-reviews/article550212.ece

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Played Shows 1992-2012 / Re: 2011-09-07 - Niagara Falls, NY - The Rapids Theatre

« on: September 08, 2011, 02:04:42 PM »

An addendum to my first post -- before Big Bang Baby, Scott said he was kind of like Robert's second wife, which prompted the talk about the four of them being married. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-16TuJiQbc

There are several other videos already posted from last night as well.  It looks like they were shot from the balcony. 

Big Empty and part of the mystery interlude --

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpI4T4mAjJw

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Played Shows 1992-2012 / Re: 2011-09-07 - Niagara Falls, NY - The Rapids Theatre

« on: September 08, 2011, 12:38:58 PM »

Dead and Bloated happened along with Trippin'.....I forgot to mention this last night, but before Trippin' started, Scott mentioned that Eric had written most of the music. (as I'm sure most of us knew)  He said he had an offer for Eric...he could sing or play drums.  He chose drums. 

Another small piece I forgot last night.  During the jam session in the later part of the show, Rob took the lead and started playing a pretty funky riff.  Scott was dancing along with it and turned to the crowd and said -- "You see, this guy holds back -- he's good." 

There was also another between song banter where Scott asked Dean why they became a "punk band" whenever they played a club show.  I'm not sure what prompted it. 

I think that covers just about all of it between my two posts.  Again -- great venue, great show.  I hope that over the next few days some videos surface to show how animated Scott was and perhaps some of the banter that I got to see last night. 

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Played Shows 1992-2012 / Re: 2011-09-07 - Niagara Falls, NY - The Rapids Theatre

« on: September 08, 2011, 05:06:13 AM »

Just got back from the show.  Rose Hill Drive was already on stage when I got there at 7:45.  STP hit the stage at about 9:35 -- crowd was getting a little restless.  Setlist was the norm -- but with one notable exception, a LONG jam after Hickory Dichotomy that turned into a full-out song from Scott.  No clue what it was or if they've been doing it on other shows on this part of a tour.  Toward the end, it looked like Rob had trouble with his earpiece.  It was almost as if the jam/song was supposed to go a bit longer, but they couldn't finish it like they wanted to. 

The guys were all on point tonight.  Scott was much more animated than normal.  Much more so than in Rochester in May.  He was all over the place -- dancing and talking to the crowd after just about every song.  Highlights included him saying he's "looking forward to working on another album" during his intro to Between the Lines and then Dean taking the mic later in the set and making a "confession."  It turns out he, Robert and Eric were the reason they came on late.  Dean said, "Scott normally takes the heat for things like this, but it was us tonight."  He then alluded to them running into delays at the USA/Canada border on their way to the venue. 

Another highlight -- during another impromptu jam session later in the set, the subject of marriage came up.  Scott said something about Rob's second wife and that it takes a lot of work to make a marriage work.  Rob then replied -- "and we all know something about that, the four of us have been married for 20 years!"

Scott's other memorable rant was about how they were part of the last great music revolution.  He named Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden and the Smashing Pumpkins as their contemporaries and said that bands today just don't have it. 

All in all a great show -- venue sat about 1500 or so and it was filled to the brim.  Every time we get to see the boys it's a treat and tonight they delivered. 

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I'm Looking For A New Rock Sensation / Re: Concert Reviews (non STP)

« on: June 14, 2011, 10:13:31 PM »

Saw the Drive-By Truckers on Sunday night in Buffalo.  I went with a friend who has accompanied me to a few STP shows -- sort of returning the favor.  I had heard of DBT but only knew a handful of songs before going to the show, but I was absolutely blown away.  I'm glad I went.  Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley alternated songs all night and Shonna Tucker sang a few as well.  Lots of energy and just flat out rock from these guys. (and girl)  The venue (Town Ballroom) is terrific as well.  Seats about 500 and is just a cool place to see a show.  DBT will be on Letterman on June 21st.  Worth checking out IMO.

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Played Shows 1992-2012 / Re: 2011-05-07 - Rochester, NY - Rochester Main Street Armory

« on: May 08, 2011, 02:20:32 PM »

Last night was the fifth time I've seen STP -- second in the Rochester area.  The venue was "interesting" -- a big open room with limited seating in a balcony for those that wanted to get away from the floor.  Rose Hill Drive came on around 8 and played until 9 or so.  The acoustics really hampered their set, but they completely inoffensive.  No one I'd go out of my way to see, but not terrible either. 

STP hit the stage at 9:30 -- ripping right into Crackerman.  My friend and I were as close as we've ever been -- close to the rail on Dean's side of the stage.  Setlist was the same as it's been throughout this leg of the tour.  This show had a TON of energy, all four brought it all night long. 

Dean and Robert jammed for a bit before Still Remains and Sex Type Thing and Scott talked between songs much more frequently than he has the last few times I've seen them.  At one point he took one of Dean's guitar picks and was scratching it along the microphone between songs -- saying that he need to "get a little rhythm going" before he sent it off to the crowd. 

Another highlight was Scott telling the story of how Plush was written in part at a surf shop in San Diego where he and Robert used to get meet up, get lunch and write.  Robert turned and gave Scott a big smile as he told the story.  Very cool moment.  Scott also referred to Dancing Days as a song that's become a bit of an STP signature tune. 

This show was the last on this leg of the tour, so their tour managers joined them on stage for their bows.  Robert took the mic and mentioned them by name, saying they're the ones that make these shows come together the way they do. 

Eric even got a bit of a solo moment -- at the end of one of the songs in the latter part of the show, I think it was Down, but could be wrong -- Dean turned to him and held up ten fingers -- Eric then proceed to lay into the drums ten times, with all of the others turned and facing him and counting down. 

Just a fantastic night all around -- their next show can't come soon enough.

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The Wicked Garden / Re: Stone Temple Pilots Song Sighting (or Hearing)

« on: March 25, 2011, 11:37:54 PM »

Just heard Cinnamon while eating dinner at Red Robin.  I may have yet to hear it on a commercial radio station, but it was a solid soundtrack for a burger.

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Played Shows 1992-2012 / Re: 2011-05-07 - Rochester, NY - Rochester Main Street Armory

« on: March 15, 2011, 06:11:58 PM »

It's a big room.  I'd be shocked if it was anything but GA.  See you on May 7th!

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Stone Temple Pilots (2010) / Re: New Album Favorites

« on: May 19, 2010, 04:55:57 AM »

Just finished my first listen -- the only way to describe my mood right now -- euphoric.  This album is so so good.  I keep coming back to "Fast As I Can."  Scott brings it -- love the chorus -- Dean, Robert and Eric are better than ever.    

It's magic when these 4 guys get together -- the only thing that would be better would be to be in NYC right now.

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The Wicked Garden / Re: 3 Favorite STP songs...

« on: February 27, 2010, 06:05:01 PM »

1.  Seven Caged Tigers (my all-time favorite -- hands down)

2.  Silvergun Superman (wasn't initially in my top 3 -- but I'll be damned if I didn't fall in love with it after the '08 tour)

3.  Fast As I Can (Mighty Joe Young demo -- very intrigued to see what the new album's version is like)