The show was incredible. It was in a bar in Norfolk, VA. They claimed during, and after when I spoke to them, that this little bar is one of their favorite places to play and they play there 3 times a year (news to me).

I have become such a bigger fan of their stuff after hearing it live. They're one of the few bands that I would rather hear live than on recording.

Add all this to the fact that they were the most appreciative, friendly group of guys I have ever interacted with post-show, I couldn't have asked for a better time. The bass player in particular was pretty much trying to out-appreciate my compliments to their music, etc. He was like patting me on the back telling me how much he really appreciated me coming and and I thought he was getting ready to propose. haha

The opening bands, two local groups, were horrendous but worth sitting through. One of the coolest things about the show was that i was 1 of about 35 people in attendance. I couldn't believe so few people came.

Anyone else seen them live? Similar experiences?

i've seen them a few times, spent some time on the road with johnathan. he's a very cool guy

i liked his older bands also (roadside monument, mr bishops fist)

I have one Roadside album. I love it. I would have liked to see them perform live also.

they were amazing live

Johnathon,the bass player is originally from here,so they usually play here every 3-4 months. Always solid.
And yeah,he's always been really nice the few times I've talked to him.

I saw 'em once. Hate the genre... but it was alright.

LOVE Roadside Monument, though. Aaaamazing.

you're from okc?

Nah,Tulsa.

who?

johnathan ford - bassist

unwed sailor, RIYL: bedhead, tristeza
roadside monument, RIYL: ativin, don cab
mr bishops fist, RIYL: man is the bastard, eyehategod, burning witch[/url]

Damn,I can't tell if he looks more like Elliott Smith or Bono on the right.
Then again,I'm pretty damn sleepy.

they're almost as good as Pantshitting Deliliah

Just ordered "Eight Hours Away From Being A Man" because of this thread. Good choice?

the best one of the three, imho

get a load o' that guy

The only one I own.

The band is now Ford,plus the singers from both Ester Drang and Callupsie.
That's the exact same lineup for Native Lights-and they are LOUD.Go see 'em if you can.
Here's their schedule:

Nov 28 2009 8:00P The Eclipse w/ Native Lights Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nov 29 2009 9:00P Dan’s Silverleaf w/Native Lights Denton, Texas
Nov 30 2009 8:00P Fall Tour w/ Native Lights(dates announced soon!) Southern U.S.
Nov 30 2009 9:00P The Mohawk w/Native Lights Austin, Texas
Dec 1 2009 8:00P The Ten Eleven w/Native Lights San Antonio, Texas
Dec 2 2009 8:00P Super Happy Fun Land w/Native Lights Houston, Texas
Dec 3 2009 9:00P The AllWays Lounge w/ Native Lights New Orleans, Louisiana
Dec 4 2009 8:00P The Spanish Moon w/Native Lights Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Dec 5 2009 8:00P The Bottletree w/Native Lights Birmingham, Alabama
Dec 6 2009 9:00P The Fly Bar w/Native Lights Tampa, Florida
Dec 7 2009 8:00P Propaganda w/Native Lights Lake Worth, Florida
Dec 8 2009 8:00P The Engine Room w/Native Lights Tallahassee, Florida
Dec 9 2009 8:00P Redlight Redlight w/Native Lights Orlando, Florida
Dec 10 2009 8:00P Caledonia Lounge w/Native Lights Athens, Georgia
Dec 11 2009 8:00P Drunken Unicorn w/Native Lights Atlanta, Georgia
Dec 12 2009 9:00P The End w/Native Lights Nashville, Tennes