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Title: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: GrimReaper on September 30, 2008, 08:21:16 AM
This is a review my brother wrote:

Melvin's at the Ottobar 8-15-08, Baltimore Maryland

We arrived at the Ottobar around 8:30. We were surprised to find that the club was not open.
They did have an upstairs bar however so we went into a back door by the stage. Before walking up the steps we looked in the main club and saw Buzz and Dale talking by the merchandise area.
We went upstairs and had a few National Bohemian beers for $2. The upstairs bar was not crowded at all.
Most likely people don't know it exists. I have seen at least a dozen shows at the Ottobar and didn't know it was there.  As we sat upstairs we could hear the band downstairs starting their sound check.
This was at 9:15. I think I sent you a text message to get your ass on over to Baltimore.
We could hear the sound check from upstairs very clearly. They ran through "Civilized Worm" and about two others. We went down stairs and took a picture.
Around 10:00 we headed out of the upstairs bar and around to the front door of the club.
They had just begun letting people inside and a long line had formed down the alley.
Our friend (he took the GrimReaper
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: Idlehanz on September 30, 2008, 08:58:37 PM
Good review from your bro Grim.  Why didn't you get to go?  I remember you both talking about it in San Fran.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: erin on December 09, 2008, 12:18:40 PM
I attended. I was right above Jared on the balcony smooching with the BF most of the night.  :lol: Weird guy was next to me who wanted to buy me beer and I chatted up two cute guys at the merch table who just came for Big Biz. Melvins played My Generation by the Who and closed with an awesome droned-out version of Boris. Everything else was really off Nude with Boots
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: cara on December 10, 2008, 10:56:14 AM
QuoteWe even ran into this guy who told us he named his kid "Melvin, Tool" Nobody believed the fucker until he whipped out a Social Security card and photo. 

people are nuts.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: GrimReaper on December 10, 2008, 11:25:26 AM
Quote from: cara on December 10, 2008, 10:56:14 AM
QuoteWe even ran into this guy who told us he named his kid "Melvin, Tool" Nobody believed the fucker until he whipped out a Social Security card and photo.  

people are nuts.

Here's a picture of Melvin Tool:

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/Grim1963/Tom005.jpg)
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: cara on December 10, 2008, 11:27:48 AM
 :shock: :lol:

the father should have been the one named Tool.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: GrimReaper on December 10, 2008, 11:28:54 AM
Quote from: rehabdoll0 on December 09, 2008, 12:18:40 PM
I attended. I was right above Jared on the balcony smooching with the BF most of the night.  :lol: Weird guy was next to me who wanted to buy me beer and I chatted up two cute guys at the merch table who just came for Big Biz. Melvins played My Generation by the Who and closed with an awesome droned-out version of Boris. Everything else was really off Nude with Boots

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/Grim1963/Tom006.jpg)

Here's a picture of the balcony, You must be the only female up there.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: GrimReaper on December 10, 2008, 11:40:10 AM
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/Grim1963/Tom010DaleCody.jpg)



Cody looking to Dale, and Dales eyes totally white. 

Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: GrimReaper on December 10, 2008, 11:51:43 AM
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/Grim1963/Tom013Pick.jpg)

A requirement for a pick is close proximity to the stage, or get lucky after the show is over and the lights come up.

You: Hey roady! Can you give me that pick?

Roady: That's not a pick. It's lint.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: GrimReaper on December 10, 2008, 12:03:31 PM
The Ottobar Poster 2008!

(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/Grim1963/Tom004.jpg)

It should reside in your collection.

Is that supposed to be a shit snow cone? Swamp Viking can you give any insight?
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: GrimReaper on December 10, 2008, 12:17:52 PM
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/Grim1963/Tom008Buzz.jpg)

Great shot of a sweat soaked Buzz! Must of been hot as hell in Baltimore that night.

People should share their video's of the Ottobar show with the GrimReaper.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: erin on December 10, 2008, 02:02:05 PM
Haha Buzz looks strangely sad in that pic...

Yeah dude that's me! Long brown hair almost all the way to the left of the pic. I look really odd.  :shock: Ah well. Thanks for that!
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: FartLips on December 10, 2008, 09:00:47 PM
Quote from: rehabdoll0 on December 10, 2008, 02:02:05 PM
Haha Buzz looks strangely sad in that pic...

Yeah dude that's me! Long brown hair almost all the way to the left of the pic. I look really odd.  :shock: Ah well. Thanks for that!
which one is the bf you had to sneak in?
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: erin on December 10, 2008, 09:56:00 PM
Quote from: OLD FART LIPS on December 10, 2008, 09:00:47 PM
Quote from: rehabdoll0 on December 10, 2008, 02:02:05 PM
Haha Buzz looks strangely sad in that pic...

Yeah dude that's me! Long brown hair almost all the way to the left of the pic. I look really odd.  :shock: Ah well. Thanks for that!
which one is the bf you had to sneak in?
Whaaa? It was an all ages show, actually!
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: FartLips on December 10, 2008, 10:37:57 PM
Quote from: rehabdoll0 on December 10, 2008, 09:56:00 PM
Quote from: OLD FART LIPS on December 10, 2008, 09:00:47 PM
Quote from: rehabdoll0 on December 10, 2008, 02:02:05 PM
Haha Buzz looks strangely sad in that pic...

Yeah dude that's me! Long brown hair almost all the way to the left of the pic. I look really odd.  :shock: Ah well. Thanks for that!
which one is the bf you had to sneak in?
Whaaa? It was an all ages show, actually!
i was thinking steve. never mind!
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: erin on December 11, 2008, 09:27:05 AM
He was never my boyfriend...  :?
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: norecess on December 11, 2008, 09:33:06 AM
Quote from: rehabdoll0 on December 11, 2008, 09:27:05 AM
He was never my boyfriend...  :?

That's Fart Lips for you ;)
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: >>>JZS<<< on December 11, 2008, 11:22:16 AM
One of the best Melvins shows that I have ever seen.
But,the best thing about this show for me was hearing 'The Drift' for the first time ever,LIVE.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: erin on December 11, 2008, 12:36:59 PM
Quote from: norecess on December 11, 2008, 09:33:06 AM
Quote from: rehabdoll0 on December 11, 2008, 09:27:05 AM
He was never my boyfriend...  :?

That's Fart Lips for you ;)
:lol: Ah well.

Yeah the Drift... I love that song. Hey Jzacs, did you see them at the same venue on the ASA tour?
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: >>>JZS<<< on December 11, 2008, 01:27:45 PM


Yeah the Drift... I love that song. Hey Jzacs, did you see them at the same venue on the ASA tour?
[/quote]

Yep, also a really good show and a lot less crowded because there was a D.C. show.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: erin on December 11, 2008, 01:51:23 PM
Yeah it was a hell of alot less crowded. You could just wander throughout the place but this year it was full to the brim. I know next time the Melvins come around I'm getting there hella early and getting an even better spot. I was like 20th in line this time around.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: FartLips on December 11, 2008, 09:27:24 PM
Quote from: norecess on December 11, 2008, 09:33:06 AM
Quote from: rehabdoll0 on December 11, 2008, 09:27:05 AM
He was never my boyfriend...  :?

That's Fart Lips for you ;)
hey i corrected myself! :oops:
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: cara on December 12, 2008, 12:47:57 PM
Quote from: jzacs71 on December 11, 2008, 11:22:16 AM
One of the best Melvins shows that I have ever seen.
But,the best thing about this show for me was hearing 'The Drift' for the first time ever,LIVE.

the newer BB songs sound fantastic live. I was really impressed as well.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: irezumi on December 13, 2008, 07:48:57 PM
Quote from: GrimReaper on September 30, 2008, 08:21:16 AM
always hot chicks.

this is one of the reasons I miss living in Bmore.

ahhhh memories...
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: bUTTHOLEmAN on December 13, 2008, 08:31:52 PM
But don't women in the South have cute accents?
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: GrimReaper on December 14, 2008, 01:04:31 AM
Has anyone here ever heard the term Smib?


Clue:

http://www.somd.com/
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: erin on December 15, 2008, 11:00:47 AM
 :lol: Oh man I haven't heard that term in awhile. Almost as bad as Dundalkers.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: GrimReaper on December 15, 2008, 02:26:13 PM

Some serious Orioles fans in Dundalk.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: >>>JZS<<< on December 15, 2008, 03:13:02 PM
Check it out..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230314448526&category=104950&_trksid=p2773.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D40%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D54
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: irezumi on December 17, 2008, 02:34:30 PM
Quote from: jzacs71 on December 15, 2008, 03:13:02 PM
Check it out..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230314448526&category=104950&_trksid=p2773.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D40%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D54

i dont understand why youre asking so much for this poster...
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: MeddlingCrybaby on December 17, 2008, 02:47:50 PM
Quote from: irezumi on December 17, 2008, 02:34:30 PM
Quote from: jzacs71 on December 15, 2008, 03:13:02 PM
Check it out..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230314448526&category=104950&_trksid=p2773.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D40%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D54

i dont understand why youre asking so much for this poster...
I don't think the poster will sell for that.  I also don't think the Christmas ornament will sell for $120.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: >>>JZS<<< on December 17, 2008, 03:12:48 PM
Quote from: MeddlingCrybaby on December 17, 2008, 02:47:50 PM
Quote from: irezumi on December 17, 2008, 02:34:30 PM
Quote from: jzacs71 on December 15, 2008, 03:13:02 PM
Check it out..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230314448526&category=104950&_trksid=p2773.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D40%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D54

i dont understand why youre asking so much for this poster...
I don't think the poster will sell for that.  I also don't think the Christmas ornament will sell for $120.
You don't think a  Melvins poster signed by the whole band is worth a 100 bucks? OK.
There is already someone on this bbs that has contacted me and is interested ,so i don't know what to tell you.

As far as the '93 Atlantic/Melvins promo, I couldn't find one listed anywhere and I would keep it if I wasn't
dangerously close to losing my current job.

If any of my Melvins stuff doesn't sell after these auctions are over I will be more than happy to entertain any offers.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: MeddlingCrybaby on December 17, 2008, 03:22:24 PM
I'm willing to bet she doesn't buy your poster.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: irezumi on December 17, 2008, 04:29:50 PM
Quote from: jzacs71 on December 17, 2008, 03:12:48 PM

You don't think a  Melvins poster signed by the whole band is worth a 100 bucks?

no, because every signed poster ive bought was $15. probably the same as what you paid.


but hey, whatever.

do you.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: >>>JZS<<< on December 17, 2008, 06:34:44 PM
OK, I payed $50 dollars for the Boss Hoss 7'', was it sold at the show for $50, no.
I wanted that 7'' and I bought it for $50, no harm done. :?
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: >>>JZS<<< on December 17, 2008, 07:16:36 PM
And MeddelingCrybaby is posting the new Star Spangled Banner ripped mp3, instead of letting the Melvins & AmRep get their money! [-X
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: irezumi on December 17, 2008, 07:31:11 PM
Quote from: jzacs71 on December 17, 2008, 06:34:44 PM
OK, I payed $50 dollars for the Boss Hoss 7'', was it sold at the show for $50, no.
I wanted that 7'' and I bought it for $50, no harm done. :?



no harm no foul bro. I was just surprised to see it listed for so much.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: MeddlingCrybaby on December 17, 2008, 07:34:16 PM
 :lol:  Someone trying to flip a poster for 4x the amount a few months after the show is getting self-righteous?  Seriously, if someone buys it, fine.  You might want to try downloading the mp3s as well.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: >>>JZS<<< on December 17, 2008, 08:45:49 PM
Quote from: MeddlingCrybaby on December 17, 2008, 07:34:16 PM
:lol:  Someone trying to flip a poster for 4x the amount a few months after the show is getting self-righteous?  Seriously, if someone buys it, fine.  You might want to try downloading the mp3s as well.

Alright, you got me.
That was a good one.

http://www.yousendit.com/download/TTZuYUl1YStJMHZIRGc9PQ
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: GrimReaper on December 18, 2008, 06:05:32 AM

I've got a little folder with all this to enjoy sometime in the future.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: erin on December 18, 2008, 11:55:33 PM
Yeah I was going to try to talk it down... because like I said in the other thread, it's steep.
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: irezumi on January 09, 2009, 10:03:42 PM
Quote from: jzacs71 on December 15, 2008, 03:13:02 PM
Check it out..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230314448526&category=104950&_trksid=p2773.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D40%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D54

applause for relisting & selling it at a much more realistic price
Title: Re: Melvins Baltimore, Maryland The Ottobar 15 August 2008
Post by: >>>JZS<<< on January 09, 2009, 11:20:20 PM
 :toke: