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PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 4:36 pm 
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Holy cow, where to begin... this past week was my "rock n roll lifestyle" week-- 4 shows in 8 days, which is a milestone for me.

First off, I must say that my husband is one of the most patient, understanding, loving men on the planet.. The only caveats he gave me were "Don't wake me up when you come home," "If you bring home one of the Duran Duran guys, they have to sleep in the guest room," and "If you sleep with any of the Duran Duran guys, you have to wear a full-body condom." I only violated one of those caveats, and that was the first one. Sleep with a Duran Duran guy? Only in Fantasyland where STD's and prior commitments like MARRIAGE don't exist, ha.

So what were the concerts?

Friday, March 4 - The Helio Sequence @ Doug Fir Lounge. This is a local band that I'd seen back at the end of last summer for free, but couldn't see the whole show because I had a cycling event the next day. These guys didn't disappoint... the house was packed and fun was had by all. If you ever get the chance to see these guys in your neighborhood, by all means, GO! Two bands opened, one called Ovian (which was quite good-- very atmospheric) and The Planet The (which could have conceivably been good if it hadn't been for their godawful screecher of a lead singer).

Tuesday, March 8 - The Futureheads @ Doug Fir Lounge. I had seen these guys last year, and there wasn't a huge turnout for them at the time. This time, the show was sold out. The band was very happy and energetic and seemed truly glad to see so many folks there. We got to do a crowd singalong to their version of Kate Bush's "Hounds of Love" which was quite fun.

Thursday, March 10 - Duran Duran @ Rose Garden Arena. Ahhhhhhhhhh (imagine light shining down through the clouds as the spirit of God/Mohammed/deity of choice encompasses you). Great show, and I had great seats-- on the right hand side of the stage, in the first section, about 12 rows back. I know Simon saw me in my cute little black top which showed off the décolletage. Yeah, right. The vibe was great, and it was so fun to see one my all-time favorite bands with some great friends. They played all my favorites, and had amazing energy. People are so quick to write off these guys, and maybe they are a nostalgia band these days, but there are very few bands that can still bring it like they do. So much fun that I took Friday as a vacation day.

Friday-- this was my recovery day, right? Unfortunately, I had a mishap with tequila this particular night, which led to me worshipping the porcelain god before hitting the sack.

Saturday, March 12 - Mark Geary and the Frames @ Aladdin Theater. I saw a free in-store performance by all the guys (including Mark) at Music Millennium. I got the chance to chat with all of them, but the one I was supposed to introduce myself to (per my sister's instructions) was Mark Geary. I had a very good chat with Mark before and after the in-store, and when I told him I was Beth's little sister, he hugged me. The show itself later in the evening was just amazing, and I think it had to have been the best Frames show I've ever seen in my life. Unfortunately, I was so dog-tired after our week of shows, that I couldn't muster the energy to stick around afterwards and wish Mark good luck. I did make his tour diary though, ha ha, even though he erroneously refers to me as Ms. Thomas (thinking I had the same last name as my sister Beth).

So now I'm back at work.... having not had a drink since Saturday night. What went on in your world? :)


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Jesus - that is more shows than I have been to all year. Only 1 so far - I am really weak, i know.

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duran duran was one of the first shows i ever saw. and then a few years ago when they were touring for pop trash, of all albums, a friend of mine saw them and said it was one of the best shows he'd ever seen. yes, they can bring it.

this sounds like quite a week... all i saw last week was the hold steady and stars.


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Hot Hot Heat - tore it up for me this weekend.

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timmyjoe42 Wrote:
I have not been out of the house yet this year.


Me too. Why didn't I go to see The Bug when I had the chance?

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impressive! i too have only seen one show so far this year.

kings of convenience tonight? i want to...but probably not.

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impressive! i too have only seen one show so far this year.

kings of convenience tonight? i want to...but probably not.


Ah, you should go... it sold out in Portland, and was on the same night as DD for me. I would have gone if I could have!


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Nice!!! Nothing wrong with being a rockstar! ;) Glad you had a great time.

I haven't been to a single show this month, which is quite unusual for me. That will change soon. I will probably be attending 4 shows in the course of 6 days next week... so I'm not too worried about it.

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Nice!!! Nothing wrong with being a rockstar! ;) Glad you had a great time.

I haven't been to a single show this month, which is quite unusual for me. That will change soon. I will probably be attending 4 shows in the course of 6 days next week... so I'm not too worried about it.


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some buddies and me put on a local hip hop show at the new all ages venue "the wax" off of interstate. That was the only show I went to this weekend.

Damn Doug Fir lounge being 21+.

Portlanders, is Holocene all ages?

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Portlanders, is Holocene all ages?


I dunno, Andy. They have a bar, and that usually limits it to 21+, unless they have music in a different room. I've never been there before.


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Well Bossanova has a bar, but it's limited entry.

Every good show I want to go to coming up is at Holocene or Doug Fir, this is some bulllllllshit.

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Every good show I want to go to coming up is at Holocene or Doug Fir, this is some bulllllllshit.


But... it should make for a hell of a party when you do turn 21! :) I know it sucks... I remember feeling the same way at your age, and it does seem like a lot of the good venues in Portland are 21+.


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Dana, so glad you had a great time! I'm seeing The Frames tomorrow and can't wait! Helio Sequence are a fantastic band! Love the loud guitars -- dunno why they're not more popular.

My series of shows for the past week have already been posted, but I saw the following:

Wed: Embrace/The Colour
Thurs: Was supposed to see Joseph Arthur but was tired from previous late night so went to bed early
Sat: The Music/Kasabian
Sun: Ian Brown


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Every good show I want to go to coming up is at Holocene or Doug Fir, this is some bulllllllshit.


But... it should make for a hell of a party when you do turn 21! :) I know it sucks... I remember feeling the same way at your age, and it does seem like a lot of the good venues in Portland are 21+.


Yeah really. Due to a lack of interesting shows that I can attend, I think i might buy Tegan & Sara tickets, just because they're funny and cute...but I don't know. Probably not.

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Saturday, March 12 - Mark Geary and the Frames @ Aladdin Theater. I saw a free in-store performance by all the guys (including Mark) at Music Millennium. I got the chance to chat with all of them, but the one I was supposed to introduce myself to (per my sister's instructions) was Mark Geary. I had a very good chat with Mark before and after the in-store, and when I told him I was Beth's little sister, he hugged me. The show itself later in the evening was just amazing, and I think it had to have been the best Frames show I've ever seen in my life. Unfortunately, I was so dog-tired after our week of shows, that I couldn't muster the energy to stick around afterwards and wish Mark good luck. I did make his tour diary though, ha ha, even though he erroneously refers to me as Ms. Thomas (thinking I had the same last name as my sister Beth).


geary's new album is purdy good!


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My Rock and Roll week begins in 48 hours:

Wednesday sometime in the early afternoon: Hit the ground at either Newark or LaGuardia
Wednesday night: Ike Reilly
Thursday nigh: Ike Reilly
Friday morning: split from either Newark or Laguardia
Friday night: thank you date for letting me go mongering on the east coast
late Friday night: beers and tunes with the neighbors whilst regaling them with stories of the aforementioned shows


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geary's new album is purdy good!


"Luke" has a album WITHOUT "Laura"?!?!?

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Every good show I want to go to coming up is at Holocene or Doug Fir, this is some bulllllllshit.


But... it should make for a hell of a party when you do turn 21! :) I know it sucks... I remember feeling the same way at your age, and it does seem like a lot of the good venues in Portland are 21+.


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Yeah really. Due to a lack of interesting shows that I can attend, I think i might buy Tegan & Sara tickets, just because they're funny and cute...but I don't know. Probably not.


Hah! I'm still bitter at the fact you called me Tegan.... :evil:

And doooooooooooooh, Helio Sequence played @ Spaceland on Friday. So out of 5 good shows this past weekend, I didn't go to any. I suck.

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geary's new album is purdy good!
"Luke" has a album WITHOUT "Laura"?!?!?


ha, no... more like thissun....

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Yeah really. Due to a lack of interesting shows that I can attend, I think i might buy Tegan & Sara tickets, just because they're funny and cute...but I don't know. Probably not.


Hah! I'm still bitter at the fact you called me Tegan.... :evil:

And doooooooooooooh, Helio Sequence played @ Spaceland on Friday. So out of 5 good shows this past weekend, I didn't go to any. I suck.



HAHAHAHAHAHA...Tegan. That's a good one...

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Well Dri, you totally got a hipster haircut.

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