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I'm getting excited already.
I got the digital tickets. :D It's going to be a great show.
only a month and a half away!
Hey Grim, Erin told me she'd buy you a beer!
she said she was buying ME a beer!
Me too! I can't wait for this.
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on April 02, 2009, 02:53:17 PM
Hey Grim, Erin told me she'd buy you a beer!
darn you bUTTHOLEmAN! :x
find me and then i'll give you money for a PBR :D
Who's going?
Everyone who's posted in this thread is going, I believe. Minus buttholeman. He doesn't count.
Quote from: cara on April 10, 2009, 12:22:45 PM
Everyone who's posted in this thread is going, I believe. Minus buttholeman. He doesn't count.
Even if he was going, you'd never see him. He's invisible!
true, but i feel for him becuase i have no face.
Quote from: cara on April 10, 2009, 01:36:20 PM
true, but i feel for him becuase i have no face.
safe to say, you'll never FACE the facts!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Quote from: FART LIPS on April 10, 2009, 06:25:57 PM
Quote from: cara on April 10, 2009, 01:36:20 PM
true, but i feel for him becuase i have no face.
safe to say, you'll never FACE the facts!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
:lol: is it just me or are your jokes going downhill?
Quote from: cara on April 10, 2009, 06:38:07 PM
Quote from: FART LIPS on April 10, 2009, 06:25:57 PM
Quote from: cara on April 10, 2009, 01:36:20 PM
true, but i feel for him becuase i have no face.
safe to say, you'll never FACE the facts!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
:lol: is it just me or are your jokes going downhill?
its just you. my jokes are always at the bottom.
oh well, its still funny.
Quote from: cara on April 12, 2009, 11:34:51 AM
oh well, its still funny.
That's because you're biased!
It's May.
Time to start getting ready for a road trip.
So,
It's me
Grim
Bad Ronald
Erin
Cara
DYTM
Vinny?
Who else?
Brooklyn's finest?
It's 10 days away, who'll be there?
I arrive in NY at 5 am. I plan on seeing Times Square. Is there anything else I should visit?
damn the lady percentage is fifty-fifty! unheardof for a melvins outing!
Looking forward to the show.
I'll also be at Webster Hall later today to see Junior Boys/Kelley Polar.
that kelley polar youtube clip you posted was great, thanks for turning me onto some cool shit i had never heard of.
hanzy, are you documenting?
any word on whether any more dates are to be announced? i dont live any where near any of the shows ](*,)
Quote from: FART LIPS on May 07, 2009, 12:24:02 PM
hanzy, are you documenting?
Yes, I'm taking the camera. Just bought a new mic for it, so this will be a test. Hopefully they allow filming.
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 07, 2009, 06:20:20 PM
Quote from: FART LIPS on May 07, 2009, 12:24:02 PM
hanzy, are you documenting?
Yes, I'm taking the camera. Just bought a new mic for it, so this will be a test. Hopefully they allow filming.
you can't just "work for the band"?
Quote from: FART LIPS on May 07, 2009, 09:33:06 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 07, 2009, 06:20:20 PM
Quote from: FART LIPS on May 07, 2009, 12:24:02 PM
hanzy, are you documenting?
Yes, I'm taking the camera. Just bought a new mic for it, so this will be a test. Hopefully they allow filming.
you can't just "work for the band"?
Yea, that'd work
"Hi Buzz, I'm your camera guy!"
"Fuck off, get out!" :)
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 07, 2009, 10:04:54 PM
Quote from: FART LIPS on May 07, 2009, 09:33:06 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 07, 2009, 06:20:20 PM
Quote from: FART LIPS on May 07, 2009, 12:24:02 PM
hanzy, are you documenting?
Yes, I'm taking the camera. Just bought a new mic for it, so this will be a test. Hopefully they allow filming.
you can't just "work for the band"?
Yea, that'd work
"Hi Buzz, I'm your camera guy!"
"Fuck off, get out!" :)
:lol:
Hey New Yorkers,
Is Penn Station easy to find and get to from the area that Webster Hall is located in?
EDIT
I think I found where it is. 7th street? Is that the right one to catch Amtrak?
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 07, 2009, 10:19:53 PM
Hey New Yorkers,
Is Penn Station easy to find and get to from the area that Webster Hall is located in?
Yeah there are several ways you can do this. I would take the L train westbound to 8th Avenue. From there you can transfer to the northbound A train and get off at 34th street Penn Station. Google maps can give public transit directions too.
I found out what the dress code for Webster Hall is: No baggies, saggies, hoodies, tims, sneaks, or du rags. I don't know what half of that means. All I know is that I was wearing a shirt, jeans, and sneakers and none of the courteous bouncers said anything.
Quote from: anaconda on May 07, 2009, 12:07:33 PM
that kelley polar youtube clip you posted was great, thanks for turning me onto some cool shit i had never heard of.
Yeah I can't get enough of it.
Quote from: Windshield on May 07, 2009, 10:28:05 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 07, 2009, 10:19:53 PM
Hey New Yorkers,
Is Penn Station easy to find and get to from the area that Webster Hall is located in?
Yeah there are several ways you can do this. I would take the L train westbound to 8th Avenue. From there you can transfer to the northbound A train and get off at 34th street Penn Station. Google maps can give public transit directions too.
I found out what the dress code for Webster Hall is: No baggies, saggies, hoodies, tims, sneaks, or du rags. I don't know what half of that means. All I know is that I was wearing a shirt, jeans, and sneakers and none of the courteous bouncers said anything.
I need to catch Amtrak to Boston.....But I find two Penn stations in NY......ackkkk....which one do I need? Or should I just use the interwebs more?
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 07, 2009, 10:33:41 PM
Quote from: Windshield on May 07, 2009, 10:28:05 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 07, 2009, 10:19:53 PM
Hey New Yorkers,
Is Penn Station easy to find and get to from the area that Webster Hall is located in?
Yeah there are several ways you can do this. I would take the L train westbound to 8th Avenue. From there you can transfer to the northbound A train and get off at 34th street Penn Station. Google maps can give public transit directions too.
I found out what the dress code for Webster Hall is: No baggies, saggies, hoodies, tims, sneaks, or du rags. I don't know what half of that means. All I know is that I was wearing a shirt, jeans, and sneakers and none of the courteous bouncers said anything.
I need to catch Amtrak to Boston.....But I find two Penn stations in NY......ackkkk....which one do I need? Or should I just use the interwebs more?
O.o I only know of one Penn Station and thats on 34th street. You'll find the Amtrak trains there.
i'm taking the amtrak too... but for free! :)
Quote from: erin on May 08, 2009, 12:00:04 AM
i'm taking the amtrak too... but for free! :)
How are you managing that?
:lol: :lol:
ha, my dad has worked at amtrak for the vast majority of his life as an electrician, and now he does desk work for em. i can use any amtrak train for free until i graduate from college.
Quote from: erin on May 08, 2009, 10:01:47 AM
ha, my dad has worked at amtrak for the vast majority of his life as an electrician, and now he does desk work for em. i can use any amtrak train for free until i graduate from college.
Nice. Ask him which station I need to get from NY to Boston!
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 08, 2009, 10:08:11 AM
Quote from: erin on May 08, 2009, 10:01:47 AM
ha, my dad has worked at amtrak for the vast majority of his life as an electrician, and now he does desk work for em. i can use any amtrak train for free until i graduate from college.
Nice. Ask him which station I need to get from NY to Boston!
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=125+E+11th+St,+New+York,+NY+10003+(Webster+Hall)&daddr=New+York+Penn+Station&hl=en&geocode=FbyEbQIdWQGX-yGRA6lRmVQZnw%3BFePLbQIdWveW-w&mra=ls&dirflg=r&date=05%2F08%2F09&time=12:50pm&ttype=dep&noexp=0&noal=0&sort=&tline=&sll=40.74064,-73.98857&sspn=0.018697,0.038624&ie=UTF8&ll=40.745046,-73.989358&spn=0.018695,0.038624&t=h&z=15&start=1
The directions I gave are faster IMO. But this works too.
Two days away! :shock:
Quote from: Windshield on May 07, 2009, 10:28:05 PM
I found out what the dress code for Webster Hall is: No baggies, saggies, hoodies, tims, sneaks, or du rags. I don't know what half of that means. All I know is that I was wearing a shirt, jeans, and sneakers and none of the courteous bouncers said anything.
This is actually the first show I'll be seeing at WH, I was just going to wear shorts a t-shirt and sneakers because it's going to be around 75 degrees. They can't give a shit about that I hope, it's not like I'm hitting the VIP section of the nightclub or anything.
i'm wearing a ballgown.
Quote from: cara on May 12, 2009, 04:37:10 PM
i'm wearing a ballgown.
Ahh cool I'll walk in next to you then, no problems at all.
Quote from: Windshield on May 08, 2009, 11:54:09 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 08, 2009, 10:08:11 AM
Quote from: erin on May 08, 2009, 10:01:47 AM
ha, my dad has worked at amtrak for the vast majority of his life as an electrician, and now he does desk work for em. i can use any amtrak train for free until i graduate from college.
Nice. Ask him which station I need to get from NY to Boston!
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=125+E+11th+St,+New+York,+NY+10003+(Webster+Hall)&daddr=New+York+Penn+Station&hl=en&geocode=FbyEbQIdWQGX-yGRA6lRmVQZnw%3BFePLbQIdWveW-w&mra=ls&dirflg=r&date=05%2F08%2F09&time=12:50pm&ttype=dep&noexp=0&noal=0&sort=&tline=&sll=40.74064,-73.98857&sspn=0.018697,0.038624&ie=UTF8&ll=40.745046,-73.989358&spn=0.018695,0.038624&t=h&z=15&start=1
The directions I gave are faster IMO. But this works too.
Thanks......Finally got my shit in order.
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 07, 2009, 10:19:53 PM
Hey New Yorkers,
Is Penn Station easy to find and get to from the area that Webster Hall is located in?
EDIT
I think I found where it is. 7th street? Is that the right one to catch Amtrak?
\
You got it all wrong. Webster Hall is on 11th street between 3rd and 4th aves. It is located between a pool hall and a movie theatre and the poor house. I know I live 2 blocks from there. The party after the show in the basement is pretty good. WH used to be a real cheasy place, its not bad now on occasion.
Penn Station is on 31-33 st and 7th avenue, its a long walk about 20 minutes. about a 10 $ cab ride each way, or you can take the 1 or 9 train to fourteenth then take the cross town buss to 3rd ave and walk the 3 blocks if on a budget.
Quote from: Windshield on May 07, 2009, 10:28:05 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 07, 2009, 10:19:53 PM
Hey New Yorkers,
Is Penn Station easy to find and get to from the area that Webster Hall is located in?
Yeah there are several ways you can do this. I would take the L train westbound to 8th Avenue. From there you can transfer to the northbound A train and get off at 34th street Penn Station. Google maps can give public transit directions too.
I found out what the dress code for Webster Hall is: No baggies, saggies, hoodies, tims, sneaks, or du rags. I don't know what half of that means. All I know is that I was wearing a shirt, jeans, and sneakers and none of the courteous bouncers said anything.
You can wear what you want to a concert. That dress policy is for the club times to keep thugs out.
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 07, 2009, 10:33:41 PM
Quote from: Windshield on May 07, 2009, 10:28:05 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 07, 2009, 10:19:53 PM
Hey New Yorkers,
Is Penn Station easy to find and get to from the area that Webster Hall is located in?
Yeah there are several ways you can do this. I would take the L train westbound to 8th Avenue. From there you can transfer to the northbound A train and get off at 34th street Penn Station. Google maps can give public transit directions too.
I found out what the dress code for Webster Hall is: No baggies, saggies, hoodies, tims, sneaks, or du rags. I don't know what half of that means. All I know is that I was wearing a shirt, jeans, and sneakers and none of the courteous bouncers said anything.
I need to catch Amtrak to Boston.....But I find two Penn stations in NY......ackkkk....which one do I need? Or should I just use the interwebs more?
There aren't two penn station NEW YORK
.... The other Penn Station
is NEWARK>>>>pay attention that is NEW JERSEY...a common mistake people make.
YOU WANT PENN NEW YORK NOT NEWARK!
Quote from: King_Fucko on May 13, 2009, 01:22:39 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 07, 2009, 10:19:53 PM
Hey New Yorkers,
Is Penn Station easy to find and get to from the area that Webster Hall is located in?
EDIT
I think I found where it is. 7th street? Is that the right one to catch Amtrak?
\
You got it all wrong. Webster Hall is on 11th street between 3rd and 4th aves. It is located between a pool hall and a movie theatre and the poor house. I know I live 2 blocks from there. The party after the show in the basement is pretty good. WH used to be a real cheasy place, its not bad now on occasion.
Penn Station is on 31-33 st and 7th avenue, its a long walk about 20 minutes. about a 10 $ cab ride each way, or you can take the 1 or 9 train to fourteenth then take the cross town buss to 3rd ave and walk the 3 blocks if on a budget.
I found everything I needed. Thanks!
hey.
yeah i'm going to this. call me. i'm rolling five bros deep hopefully. drink drank drunk.
that dress code is for the club ....by the way.
meet you there. im the one with the red hair, melvins tattoo, hanging around dudes with beards/ vinney.
say hi or be shy, your call.
I wonder if I should just say "interview" to Vinny..................
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 13, 2009, 08:04:45 PM
I wonder if I should just say "interview" to Vinny..................
You'll just make Vinney cry! :P
Get him to admit it never existed.
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on May 13, 2009, 10:31:33 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 13, 2009, 08:04:45 PM
I wonder if I should just say "interview" to Vinny..................
You'll just make Vinney cry! :P
Get him to admit it never existed.
and get that on tape! :lol:
It did exist. Buzz mentioned it
I will be in town tomorrow at around 7 pm. Is there anything going on Thursday?
Any good local bands?
Quote from: anaconda on May 13, 2009, 11:23:12 PM
It did exist.
Do you perhaps still have the first transcription he posted? Buzz said something like 'paving the streets with gold', something he also used in the liner notes for the Mangled Demos or one of the other reissues.
Quote from: GrimReaper on May 14, 2009, 03:19:46 AM
I will be in town tomorrow at around 7 pm. Is there anything going on Thursday?
Any good local bands?
Goes cube is realy good, they are playing basement of web hall today... Def worth seeing, drop the lime is awsome too but out of town.
check brooklyn vegan, glasslands, vice mag, www.flavorpill.net ny , There is a an asome brazillian party called Sheik and Beik at le royal. kniting factory is always good, 55 christopher is awsome of keith emerson like jazz
http://www.myspace.com/goescube
Quote from: GrimReaper on May 14, 2009, 03:19:46 AM
I will be in town tomorrow at around 7 pm. Is there anything going on Thursday?
Any good local bands?
Check your PMS
Quote from: King_Fucko on May 14, 2009, 09:08:23 AM
Quote from: GrimReaper on May 14, 2009, 03:19:46 AM
I will be in town tomorrow at around 7 pm. Is there anything going on Thursday?
Any good local bands?
Check your PMS
the knitting factory is closed dude?
dude?
In one of Trumps buildings looking at the Hudson.
Drinking JW Blue
so..uh, hey guys. almost forgot my password logging in for the first time in a while.
I'll be there. with my girlfriend & dontyoutellme & the guy who introduced me to the melvins 8 years ago & dontyoutellme's friends & a few other people who may or may not come.
where's the pre-party? i get off work at 6. are doors really at 6:30? anyone opening?
i'm very excited.
www.myopenbar.com is always a funny deal.
Hey Vin, I live near venue, and their is plenty to do before hand. My friend is sponsoring the venue with beer and I think wiskey at Melvins for Webster Hall, if things work out I may have some tickets.
Quote from: Vcavallo on May 15, 2009, 12:52:44 AM
so..uh, hey guys. almost forgot my password logging in for the first time in a while.
I'll be there. with my girlfriend & dontyoutellme & the guy who introduced me to the melvins 8 years ago & dontyoutellme's friends & a few other people who may or may not come.
where's the pre-party? i get off work at 6. are doors really at 6:30? anyone opening?
i'm very excited.
Vinney`s back, yooooohoooooo!!! Karma from Norway!!!!
hi schnabby
Im waiting for my boyfriend to get here so we can catch the train. :D
If anyone picks up an XL 25th ann. t-shirt for me , I'll make it worth your while. ...I'll Paypal the cost + shipping and throw in some Melvins 'Stag' promo stuff into the deal.....I'd love to get a Buzz 25th poster as well.
I can trade as well .....some things I've got: -(A)SA Lp set (clear blue)
- Electroretard cd
- Tanx 7"
- Star Spangled Banner 7"
- Trick & Riddle book
- Houdini promo poster 18" x 18"
- Houdini 2 sided flat 12" x 12''
- Stoner Witch 2 sided flat 12" x 12"
Also heard they might reprint the 'Vampire' t-shirt (XL)....Wish I could go, Hope someone can help. I have done a few deals through the board before & am trust worthy. ( ask Idlehanz or Glen) Thanks Y'all. :D
( PM me for more info )
Enjoy the show, peeps.
Quote from: Schnabster on May 15, 2009, 04:39:30 AM
Quote from: Vcavallo on May 15, 2009, 12:52:44 AM
so..uh, hey guys. almost forgot my password logging in for the first time in a while.
I'll be there. with my girlfriend & dontyoutellme & the guy who introduced me to the melvins 8 years ago & dontyoutellme's friends & a few other people who may or may not come.
where's the pre-party? i get off work at 6. are doors really at 6:30? anyone opening?
i'm very excited.
Vinney`s back, yooooohoooooo!!! Karma from Norway!!!!
inter... i give up.
The show kicked ass. The first set was the 1983 stuff. To be honest, that is not my favorite material from my favorite band, but it was cool to see a ton of songs I've never heard in concert played live. Melvins without Dale behind the drums is a very different animal. Dillard was awesome and did a great job, but when Dale got behind the kit.... well I shouldn't have to explain that to this crowd.
After the 1983 set was finished, Buzz and Dale played alone for quite a while and it was awesome. They actually didn't need a bass player, they kicked just as much ass as a two piece.
Houdini. Wow. It was insane. When the Houdini material started, it turned into one of the best concerts I've ever seen. Trevor Dunn was awesome. The two best moments for me were Night Goat (usually the case for any Melvins show for me) and Hag Me. The whole set kicked total ass, but Hag Me, which they played at the beginning totally blew me away. After Houdini they played a few other tunes and ended with The Bit and a bass/drum jam that sounded kinda bluesy to me. One of the best Melvins shows I've ever seen.
Sorry, no set list from me. I was too busy grinning and telling my girlfriend how awesome everything was. Merch table was barely there. Houdini shirts and a poster for the event, that's it. I had the shirt already and didn't think the poster was cool enough to buy.
Now, what did I learn tonight? The Melvins need to go back to working as a 3 piece band. This is not a rip on Coady and Jared, I love those guys, love BB, and think both are kick ass musicians and they've done some cool stuff with The Melvins. Big Melvins is a great band. It's hard to put in to words, but tonight brought back some of the weird, raw, brutality. It was looser when it needed to be (Big Melvins is never loose) and at times even frightening. The heavy parts were heavier. All the ingredients that made me fall in love with this band in the first place. Please go back to a 3 piece band Melvins. :idea:
If you get a chance to see them on this short tour, DO IT!
*edit*
Just thought of two more things.
1. They played for two hours. :D
2. I kept praying for a killer Kevin-era track, The Fool, Manky, something. It didn't happen. I'm not sure why they have been avoiding these songs for the past few years. I'm not complaining, just making an observation. This show was so awesome that if they had played The Fool or AMAZON I probably would have soiled my pants.
Great review! Thanks!
Moar Moar!
I hope someone posts a setlist as I was there but don't remember the order even close to what it was.
Joan of Arc was the highlight for me, though it didn't pack the punch of most of the other stuff played...even most of 1983.
Dale did a crazy, for what seemed like almost 10 minutes, drum "solo" deal with (I think) Dillard and and Dunn flanking him on either side drumming along with him. There was some mindblowing portions of it that reminded me (not that it was needed) how amazing Crover still is...and how unique a drummer he will always be. What could have felt like a drum circle ended up being one of the most powerfull moments of the night. also, felt like Crover's vocals were really on point tonight.
was a great show...I agree about the feeling of the three piece, especially since I haven't seen them as a trio since Kevin. (missed the handfull of shows before BB and the few since) Those shows with Kevin are some of my best melvins memories...and how good that band was during the HAT tour.
while melvins83 was playing...I kept thinking how interesting it would have been if Lorax or Deutrom had been brought on for these shows. Dunn is great, so no complaints here at all - far from it, but seeing the 83 lineup made me think how great a show would be if everyone could bury the hatchet and do a "stop making sense" style evening with the Melvins working through their catalog with different bassists.
wishfull thinking.
setlist?!?
total side note: not sure if anyone else here saw him, but Gibby Haynes was there to see the show. Thought it was kind of funny as things didn't go too well for him the last time I know he was at webster hall. was cool to see him there supporting the melvins.
Sounds great! Can anyone remember which songs were played as a two piece?
sounds as a great night and i'm very happy for you.can't wait to see the complete set list and maybe some videos or pics!i totally agree with you guys about the three piece thing.thanks
Quote from: Andy on May 16, 2009, 04:27:30 AM
Sounds great! Can anyone remember which songs were played as a two piece?
a handfull of the songs from NWB...can't remember which ones.
where is everybody? I was there and I want to hear what other people thought, too!
Thanks for the salacious tidbits, Pelican & MK3! The Melvins chubb ever stiffens in anticipation for Chicago. By the way, JZS, I plan on snagging as much merch as the pocket allows, so I'll PM you with a list of possible wants on Tuesday. Cheers, all!
Quote from: dontyoutellme on May 14, 2009, 10:03:28 PM
Quote from: King_Fucko on May 14, 2009, 09:08:23 AM
Quote from: GrimReaper on May 14, 2009, 03:19:46 AM
I will be in town tomorrow at around 7 pm. Is there anything going on Thursday?
Any good local bands?
Check your PMS
Kniting factory is open. Keith richards daughters band Luaftansa Heist is playing tuesday
the knitting factory is closed dude?
dude?
this show was fucking GREAT. like the #1 concert i have ever been too, my 3rd time seeing the melvins. i was in the very front and that huge 'drum solo' thing was not a drum solo, but spread eagle beagle. this dumb girl in courtney love glasses next to me screamed for them to stop during this, and it was hilarious. this biotch had also been previously screaming in my ear during the whole 1983 set. however later i was also being drunk & obnoxious so whatever. i think i ended up slamming into her when i was jumping around during with teeth.
setlist.... let me see what i can remember... forgotten principles, oven, matt-alec, all of houdini, black bock, the bit, with teeth (i cried tears of joy), ballad of dwight frye, second coming.
this piss-drunk guy picked a fight with my boyfriend and threw his glasses into the crowd and his watch onstage. we got both back. :)
i talked to a guy taking pictures of the show to my left. next week, look for photos @ www.ghostfeed.com
sorry to hear the bf had trouble. some people!
Quote from: FART LIPS on May 16, 2009, 12:43:38 PM
sorry to hear the bf had trouble. some people!
That's why it's always handy to have a stun gun at concerts. "The More You Know"
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on May 16, 2009, 01:20:01 PM
Quote from: FART LIPS on May 16, 2009, 12:43:38 PM
sorry to hear the bf had trouble. some people!
That's why it's always handy to have a stun gun at concerts. "The More You Know"
i know. i mean, he pulled my bf's f'ing hair for christs sake.
i just had a really overall bad time with the crowd. someone pulled me away from my spot during honey bucket into the mosh pit. :x i fought my way back in though. i mean there were like 800 people in this place.
Wanted to go to the No Fun fest today as well but I was just too tired.
Houdini was played out of order, they saved Going Blind for last.
Pelican hit the nail on the head, this was a much heavier, looser show than those with BB.
Quote from: >>>JZS<<< on May 15, 2009, 09:01:29 AM
If anyone picks up an XL 25th ann. t-shirt for me , I'll make it worth your while. ...I'll Paypal the cost + shipping and throw in some Melvins 'Stag' promo stuff into the deal.....I'd love to get a Buzz 25th poster as well.
I can trade as well .....some things I've got: -(A)SA Lp set (clear blue)
- Electroretard cd
- Tanx 7"
- Star Spangled Banner 7"
- Trick & Riddle book
- Houdini promo poster 18" x 18"
- Houdini 2 sided flat 12" x 12''
- Stoner Witch 2 sided flat 12" x 12"
Also heard they might reprint the 'Vampire' t-shirt (XL)....Wish I could go, Hope someone can help. I have done a few deals through the board before & am trust worthy. ( ask Idlehanz or Glen) Thanks Y'all. :D
( PM me for more info )
nice reviews everyone, keep them coming. im jealous. except for all the fighting shit
but jzacks, i have a xl "see you in hell shirt" which i recently sent to aus, in the the thought that if i drink enough beer i'll be able to wear in 20 years, with the added thought i may end up home one day if my gut gets big enough.
but if you have a melvins shirt in my size (med), im wanting to swap.
Quote from: erin on May 16, 2009, 12:36:42 PM
black bock
Holy shit... really?? Sounds like a great show. I'm longing for some European dates.
hey. fantastic show.
saw ryan filming up top and then saw him briefly afterwards.
it was truly a melvins retrospective. out of the seven shows ive seen i'll give this the number three slot!
the good old days were back. can't remember the setlist -but someone will post it.
was grooving so hard i am actually laid up in bed unable to move. seeing melvins is like being blackout drunk in a way. i do things i have no control over and wake up sore the next morning. melvins orgy. i remember most of what happened, but i do this thing where i close my eyes when im moving and headbanging. the crowd was so much better than last year in brooklyn. i had a couple of friends with me who are def fans of the old school stuff. i can honestly say it was a flip the bird to big biz night. some of you may not like that, but it was really fucking sick.
dillard and dunn. nice.
umm,...c ,d. its already almost halfway through the year and nothing can top that. thanks to hanz for the dvds, sicksicksick. thanks to the crowd for not spilling beer on my head or screaming and obscuring my favorite songs. with ma heart<3
right: i also took a couple of photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/non_delay/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/non_delay/)
I keep remembering little details.
I LOVE when Trevor pointed the tip of his bass straight into the ground and leaned on it when he played. It was usually during some of the best parts, heavy and slow as shit. I know it may seem strange to have that as a highlight, but it was for me. Can't tell you why exactly, it was just one of those things you see happen and say "now that's fucking cool".
It really was kind of like a retrospective as dontyoutellme said. And it would have been had they thrown in some Kevin-era work, as that was all that was missing. Throwing in the non-83 and non-Houdini songs really was a very pleasant surprise that I wasn't at all expecting, and they made for some of the best parts of the show.
Quote from: dijk cheese on May 16, 2009, 05:00:22 PM
nice reviews everyone, keep them coming. im jealous. except for all the fighting shit
but jzacks, i have a xl "see you in hell shirt" which i recently sent to aus, in the the thought that if i drink enough beer i'll be able to wear in 20 years, with the added thought i may end up home one day if my gut gets big enough.
but if you have a melvins shirt in my size (med), im wanting to swap.
I might be able to put my hands on a med. Gluey Porch Treatments shirt, I'll get back to you.
Quote from: dontyoutellme on May 16, 2009, 05:44:20 PM
hey. fantastic show.
saw ryan filming up top and then saw him briefly afterwards.
it was truly a melvins retrospective. out of the seven shows ive seen i'll give this the number three slot!
the good old days were back. can't remember the setlist -but someone will post it.
was grooving so hard i am actually laid up in bed unable to move. seeing melvins is like being blackout drunk in a way. i do things i have no control over and wake up sore the next morning. melvins orgy. i remember most of what happened, but i do this thing where i close my eyes when im moving and headbanging. the crowd was so much better than last year in brooklyn. i had a couple of friends with me who are def fans of the old school stuff. i can honestly say it was a flip the bird to big biz night. some of you may not like that, but it was really fucking sick.
dillard and dunn. nice.
umm,...c ,d. its already almost halfway through the year and nothing can top that. thanks to hanz for the dvds, sicksicksick. thanks to the crowd for not spilling beer on my head or screaming and obscuring my favorite songs. with ma heart<3
that sounds like too much fun. Im always up for flippin the bird to Big Biz.
Someone's already got some videos up. Thanks whoever you are.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWqW_CGdEww
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T65QdHUZUNM
Oh yeah, another one of my favorite moments:
"Hot dogs"
Literally made me LOL. Sorry to keep trickling in little bits of information, there was a lot to take in last night.
Was there a mob of people from the forum??
http://darkforcesswing.blogspot.com/2009/05/heavy-sounds-melvins-crush-at-webster.html
Damn, They must have played a couple of hours. That's a great set. :D Wish I could have seen it. :(
FIRST: [1983 material, including "Forgotten Principles" and "Set Me Straight," and, I'm pretty sure, "If You Get Bored" and "Snake Appeal."]
THEN: [Buzz/Dale duo]
1) "Second Coming"/"The Ballad of Dwight Fry"
2) "It's Shoved"
3) [slow unknown blues - cover? Crover sang; chorus sounded like "let me roll it"--anyone know what this was?]
4) "Suicide in Progress"
5) "Oven"
6) "Black Bock"
7) "Let God Be Your Gardener"
LAST: [Buzz/Dale/Dunn]
8 ) "Hag Me"
9) "Pearl Bomb"
10) "Hooch"
11) "Honey Bucket"
12) "Night Goat"
13) "Lizzy"
14) "Joan of Arc"
15) "Set Me Straight"/"Deserted Cities of the Heart"
16) "Sky Pup"
17) "Teet"
18) "Goin' Blind"
19) "Copache"
20) "Spread Eagle Beagle" [Crover, Dillard, Dunn]
21) "With Teeth"
22) "The Bit"
23) [band intros/loungey outro]
It was good...it was real good. Usually I don't like the sound at Webster Hall, but I think it was pretty good this time. I got a real kick out of watching Dale play bass. This might be the hardest I've seen him hit those drums - the bassy sound at Webster really worked well with his style. Having him behind the set yesterday was like having an extra bassist. Everything was just booming and blasting air into my face. Never saw them play Hag Me or Joan of Arc before, so those were real highlights, too.
FUCK!!!! i wish i didn't have to work so goddamn much and could make it to Austin for this show....
totally didn't realize it was "spread eagle beagle" in spite of enjoying houdini more than most seem to here...adding insult to injury is having that pointed out by someone who was 2 years old when I last saw them play a lot of those songs. oofa.
it's funny because I was close to the back, and it felt like most of the people around me fell into two distinct camps...the diehards and those who didn't appear to know what they were watching.
what I feared most came true at work today...I could barely turn my head without reeling from the pain.
Quote from: m3kcomp on May 16, 2009, 10:36:36 PM
totally didn't realize it was "spread eagle beagle" in spite of enjoying houdini more than most seem to here...adding insult to injury is having that pointed out by someone who was 2 years old when I last saw them play a lot of those songs. oofa.
it's funny because I was close to the back, and it felt like most of the people around me fell into two distinct camps...the diehards and those who didn't appear to know what they were watching.
what I feared most came true at work today...I could barely turn my head without reeling from the pain.
gah. i've got a heated pad on still. i really overdid it.
My ears were still ringing well into today and my neck is sore as hell.
They were crushing last night, awesome show. Everything from Houdini seemed just a little slowed down and massively heavier. However the one song I wanted them to slow down, Honey Bucket, they tore through at hyperspeed. It didn't make it worse but that's probably my favorite riff of all time and I wanted to hear it and have it crush my bones. Feel bad for the people that got tossed after they sparked up, it wasn't worth missing this show for.
Quote from: clergyman on May 16, 2009, 09:21:44 PM
It was good...it was real good. Usually I don't like the sound at Webster Hall, but I think it was pretty good this time. I got a real kick out of watching Dale play bass. This might be the hardest I've seen him hit those drums - the bassy sound at Webster really worked well with his style. Having him behind the set yesterday was like having an extra bassist. Everything was just booming and blasting air into my face. Never saw them play Hag Me or Joan of Arc before, so those were real highlights, too.
Dale didn't play bass at all jack ass, it was Trevor Dunn and Matt Lukin from Mudhoney. Pay attention to reality, not what is promoted.
Quote from: dontyoutellme on May 16, 2009, 11:15:46 PM
Quote from: m3kcomp on May 16, 2009, 10:36:36 PM
totally didn't realize it was "spread eagle beagle" in spite of enjoying houdini more than most seem to here...adding insult to injury is having that pointed out by someone who was 2 years old when I last saw them play a lot of those songs. oofa.
it's funny because I was close to the back, and it felt like most of the people around me fell into two distinct camps...the diehards and those who didn't appear to know what they were watching.
what I feared most came true at work today...I could barely turn my head without reeling from the pain.
gah. i've got a heated pad on still. i really overdid it.
Heating pad, what did u get ur period? Don't eat chocolate. Think I saw you with some dudes there. I saw some girls in dresses too.
Quote from: dontyoutellme on May 16, 2009, 05:44:20 PM
seeing melvins is like being blackout drunk in a way. i do things i have no control over and wake up sore the next morning.
Spot on!
Quote from: King_Fucko on May 17, 2009, 12:54:59 AM
Dale didn't play bass at all jack ass, it was Trevor Dunn and Matt Lukin from Mudhoney. Pay attention to reality, not what is promoted.
Hopefully you're joking? Dale was introduced as Lukin? :oops:
http://www.electrical.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=43572&start=0
Quote1983 really sucked but I'm thinking they did that intentionally because the Melvins kind of sucked in the early 80s? Just a guess.
The bass was way too distorted and simply awful sounding in the front half of the venue (it's a big place). What the hell was going on with that (they were using house rig of SVT-CL and SVT 810. Bass was a 1975 Fender P--Kevin's bass)?
Some awesome moments with the duo (Buzz and Dale) but I wish that was longer than a few songs.
Finally, Kevin Dunn was really great but there was just something very strange and not great about the show.
Anyone else go to this?
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on May 17, 2009, 01:47:46 AM
http://www.electrical.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=43572&start=0
Quote1983 really sucked but I'm thinking they did that intentionally because the Melvins kind of sucked in the early 80s? Just a guess.
The bass was way too distorted and simply awful sounding in the front half of the venue (it's a big place). What the hell was going on with that (they were using house rig of SVT-CL and SVT 810. Bass was a 1975 Fender P--Kevin's bass)?
Some awesome moments with the duo (Buzz and Dale) but I wish that was longer than a few songs.
Finally, Kevin Dunn was really great but there was just something very strange and not great about the show.
Anyone else go to this?
is Steve Albini talking? :)
Quote from: http://www.electrical.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=43572&start=0#p908114
Choice of covers last night was inspired. Paul McCartney! So nice.
Did they play the Moving Sidewalks (Billy Gibbon's old band) version of I Wanna Hold Your Hand, does anyone know?
Oh, and thanks for all the great reviews, it's always good to read the Melvins are still going strong, and judging from the setlist and two videos I watched on YouTube, it must have been an unforgettable evening!
Quote from: norecess on May 17, 2009, 08:15:00 AM
Quote from: http://www.electrical.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=43572&start=0#p908114
Choice of covers last night was inspired. Paul McCartney! So nice.
Did they play the Moving Sidewalks (Billy Gibbon's old band) version of I Wanna Hold Your Hand, does anyone know?
In one of the comments on this blog (http://darkforcesswing.blogspot.com/2009/05/heavy-sounds-melvins-crush-at-webster.html) it says that they played a Wings cover, "Let Me Roll It":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS75wOHQxLI
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on May 17, 2009, 01:39:59 AM
Quote from: King_Fucko on May 17, 2009, 12:54:59 AM
Dale didn't play bass at all jack ass, it was Trevor Dunn and Matt Lukin from Mudhoney. Pay attention to reality, not what is promoted.
Hopefully you're joking? Dale was introduced as Lukin? :oops:
Matt Lukin was playing bass not dale.
I think King Fucko got his name for a reason.
it was a joke about being Lukin dude...did you see Lukin proceed to take over the drums and kill it the rest of the night just like Dale Crover would?
(also pretty cool how Lukin decided to dye his hair blonde for the night, huh?)
HAHAHA, hey don't worry he saw Will Shatter at the Flipper reunion show too! we luv ya Fucko
Quote from: King_Fucko on May 17, 2009, 12:54:59 AM
Quote from: clergyman on May 16, 2009, 09:21:44 PM
It was good...it was real good. Usually I don't like the sound at Webster Hall, but I think it was pretty good this time. I got a real kick out of watching Dale play bass. This might be the hardest I've seen him hit those drums - the bassy sound at Webster really worked well with his style. Having him behind the set yesterday was like having an extra bassist. Everything was just booming and blasting air into my face. Never saw them play Hag Me or Joan of Arc before, so those were real highlights, too.
Dale didn't play bass at all jack ass, it was Trevor Dunn and Matt Lukin from Mudhoney. Pay attention to reality, not what is promoted.
Hey King Fuckface get your shit correct. Was this your first time to a Melvins concert? Not familiar with Buzzo's sense of humor? Or know what Dale looks like? So, that must have been Lukin playing drums for everything after the 83 set then, because after he set down his bass, he walked behind the drum set, took off his shirt and his pants and started smashing drums for the next hour and a half. Now take your own advise and pay attention. And, if your gonna correct someone, at least learn what the fuck you are talking about. Until then fuck you and fuck your shit for brains attitude.
btw, is that a pic of you in your avatar and if so, were you front and center at the Union Pool Big Business show?
That's Definitely Matt Lukin!!!
(http://thesickos.free.fr/For_Hire_Large.jpg)
A few comments:
The two piece interlude was a total tip of the hat to BB.
Thanks to the guy that gave me the phone # to the NYC morgue.
i have no words !!
:shock: :shock: :shock:
Quote from: GrimReaper on May 17, 2009, 11:14:13 AM
A few comments:
The two piece interlude was a total tip of the hat to BB.
Thanks to the guy that gave me the phone # to the NYC morgue.
:lol: what happened with you??
cheers to the cool guy who we ate with at subway after the show!!! :lol:
Quote from: King_Fucko on May 17, 2009, 01:02:18 AM
Quote from: dontyoutellme on May 16, 2009, 11:15:46 PM
Quote from: m3kcomp on May 16, 2009, 10:36:36 PM
totally didn't realize it was "spread eagle beagle" in spite of enjoying houdini more than most seem to here...adding insult to injury is having that pointed out by someone who was 2 years old when I last saw them play a lot of those songs. oofa.
it's funny because I was close to the back, and it felt like most of the people around me fell into two distinct camps...the diehards and those who didn't appear to know what they were watching.
what I feared most came true at work today...I could barely turn my head without reeling from the pain.
gah. i've got a heated pad on still. i really overdid it.
Heating pad, what did u get ur period? Don't eat chocolate. Think I saw you with some dudes there. I saw some girls in dresses too.
Yeah heating pads are only for periods. You've got a fucking full deck FuckMuck. I wasn't in a dress because all the blood from the headbanging would've splattered onto your precious anonymous face. PM me and call me next time, we can talk all about it. Unlike everyone else from the board in New York, I'm not afraid to show my face or meet people. I'm not sure if your mix of sarcasm, egoism, headstrong keyboard tapping rat trap of a bloated tongue is purely incidental, or if it's in commonality with your real persona, but you suck a bag of bloody period stained dicks and I accept niceties and apologies in person only. Kill em all.
:lol: "you suck a bag of bloody period stained dicks" :lol:
Quote from: anaconda on May 17, 2009, 09:15:49 AM
HAHAHA, hey don't worry he saw Will Shatter at the Flipper reunion show too! we luv ya Fucko
:lol: :lol: This post made me laugh hard.
This thread has turned golden.
Quote from: King_Fucko on May 17, 2009, 09:08:36 AM
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on May 17, 2009, 01:39:59 AM
Quote from: King_Fucko on May 17, 2009, 12:54:59 AM
Dale didn't play bass at all jack ass, it was Trevor Dunn and Matt Lukin from Mudhoney. Pay attention to reality, not what is promoted.
Hopefully you're joking? Dale was introduced as Lukin? :oops:
Matt Lukin was playing bass not dale.
are you sure that's absinthe you're drinking and not turpentine?
Just to hit a few minor points.
That was Dale, not Matt.
This was the best Melvins show I have witnessed. (Boston was right there too)
I'll have vid and pics up later, but for now I will leave you with this:
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/idlehanz/P5050111.jpg)
I'll put up a proper review and comments and such after a bit. Just got home, lot's to do.
:shock: :shock: :shock:
Holy crap that picture is AWESOME!
photo evidence! the elusive gibby was there!
sounds like an awesome night, much unlike any melvins evening i have ever encountered. (with the exception of HOUDINI live.)
:o AMAZING!!who is that guy with glasses right next to Buzz?
edit:the guy from Butthole Surfers? :shock:
Quote from: black stallion on May 17, 2009, 02:35:56 PM
:o AMAZING!!who is that guy with glasses right next to Buzz?
gibby haynes of butthole surfers fame.
Quote from: the ether bunny on May 17, 2009, 02:38:34 PM
Quote from: black stallion on May 17, 2009, 02:35:56 PM
:o AMAZING!!who is that guy with glasses right next to Buzz?
gibby haynes of butthole surfers fame.
yeah,thanks ether!awesome,Idle in that pic looks like the third Melvins :o :shock: 8)
And more importantly... who's that fella on the left with short hair?? Damn Crover.
Nice pic Idle.
I was grinning so big my eyes were almost shut. Didn't help that Gibby said something inane right before the pic. Don't remember what it was. But it made me and Dillard crack a smile.
Nice pic, Idle!
is that guy on the right chugging to beers at once?
Quote from: Egroeg Sobala on May 17, 2009, 04:03:38 PM
Nice pic, Idle!
is that guy on the right chugging to beers at once?
it looks like trevor? i cant tell without the face shot. or baseball hat. or any of his other signifiers. that ol' drunk.
Quote from: Egroeg Sobala on May 17, 2009, 04:03:38 PM
Nice pic, Idle!
is that guy on the right chugging to beers at once?
Yes, that's Trevor. And yea, he probably was.
The cover that was unknown is now known.
"Let Me Roll It"
by Paul McCartney & Wings
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P2MOrWrsk8
I'll post their version later. Doing the transfers now.
jesus hanzy... you sicken me. and I mean that with the utmost respect and adoration. you are a god. its as simple as that. how do you pull this shit off???
Ok,
So I'm going to put my trip details right in with this review through Saturday morning when I left for Boston.
I was awake at 6:30 am PT for work Thursday morning. I did my shit, got home, packed, got dropped off, and tried to sleep on the red eye to JFK. Didn't happen. To much was going through my head. I probably got a total of 45 minutes sleep between the time I left Portland, landed in Atlanta at 6am ET, and connected to land in NY at 10am ET.
I landed in NY, got myself a bus to drop me off at Grand Central Station, and it was game on from there. Took a taxi to the hotel Grim had set up and gave him a call. He, Bad Ronald, and Ron's lady Margaret were still sleeping somewhere in NY. I left my bags with the desk at the hotel and set out. I walked 30 seconds down the block and found myself in Times Square. I had no idea we were staying that close. Saw the naked cowboy dude and people watched for a while and did the normal touristy bullshit. Namely taking pics and standing like a slack jawed tard looking straight up ath the purty lights.
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/idlehanz/P5050089.jpg)
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/idlehanz/P5050092.jpg)
After a few hours, Grim and the rest of the posse showed up at the hotel. We went down the street to the Pig & Whistle for some Irish chow and beer. After that we got our room and they took off to let me get some needed shut eye. At that point I had been up for 30 some hours. I took a quick nap and grabbed a taxi to the venue.
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/idlehanz/P5050098.jpg)
I met up with Dillard and he took me inside. Webster Hall reminded me a bit of the GAMH, but without the ornate woodwork.
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/idlehanz/P5050101.jpg)
I took some pics, watched Mike sign the evening's posters, and hung out for the show to start.
Totally caught off guard.
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/idlehanz/P5050103.jpg)
While the venue filled up I made phone contact and waved at DyTM and Vin down on the floor.
On to the show..........
I've seen the Melvins83 a few times now. Mike's been nervous before every show. Was tonight too. But he doesn't show it out on the stage. For anybody going to see the show, don't treat Melvins83 like an opening band. I don't know if we'd have the Melvins we have now if Mike hadn't been around to play drums, but I do know that this is the birth of the Melvins you'd be a fool of a fan to not witness what it was like 25 years ago.. The 83 songs are really fucking good, loud, fast Melvins punk. Mike's not Dale. I think to many people are expecting him to be. He would tell you he's not. Take the Melvins83 songs for what they are. Buzz, Mike, and Matt playing songs as teenagers. I think if you listen to it in that regard, you'll have a much bigger appreciation for what they wrote and played, especially for it being 1983. They ran through the setlist like normal, except for Buzz doing inroductions at the beginning, instead of partway through the set. Buzz into'd Mike as having recently gotten out of jail and needing something to do, and after the show while standing around the upstairs and the dressing room, I caught a guy who was also in the VIP section ask Buzz if Dillard had really gotten released recently. Made me laugh.
Anyway..........after the Melvins83 set Mike gets up off the kit and walks over to a snare drum set up next to a tom by themselves on the side and all mic'd up and starts the "Dwight Fry" drum intro. Just Mike playing it. After a minute Dale starts in with HEAVY kick drum beats and then they perfectly match the snare intro. Goes on and on and Buzz starts the guitar part and right at the end of that intro guitar part Mike walks offstage and Buzz and Dale play Dwight Fry to a huge applause. After that comes Dale doing a fast and furious intro to "It's Shoved", then the Wings cover "Let Me Roll It", "SIP", "Black Bock", and finally "Let God Be Your Gardener". I thought it was really fucking cool that they did this career run through as just a duo. I was just grinning ear to ear and not missing bass at all. I'm sorry for the folks that aren't going to get to see this if they're just attending the Seattle shows.
At the end of Let God Be Your Gardener Trevor walked out while Dale was doing some drum time killing. After a bit, Hag Me starts up. I admit to not so much being skeptical about Houdini, but just thinking there was so much other stuff I'd like to see live. How stupid I was. From the first notes of Hag Me, with Trevor hitting a note, putting the headstock of the bass on the ground, leaning on it, and just playing it like that while the same beautiful feedback from the song is layering over theose heavy fucking notes I knew I was not only wrong, but in for a treat. Hag Me was so goddamn powerfull and loud and.......and........yea. It was amazing. The points that stick out were the crowd going apeshit for everysong as it started. Hooch, Lizzy, and Honey Bucket got a big reaction. As did Joan of Arc, where at the end, all three of them made weird noises and the "hot dog" line made us all laugh. The most amazing thing to me was the reaction that Goin Blind got. I never really took to that song like I did the Houdini originals, but holy fuck that was a monster of a live song. Shit, in Boston, the crowd sang along, almost overpowering Buzz. I hope the video shows that.
And more...........After a killer Copache, Buzz exits and leaves Dale and Trevor to beat on drums on the side of the stage and Dillard rejoins to have a 3 man Spread Eagle Beagle drum orgy. Both Mike and Trevor didn't hit every note dead on with Dale, but it didn't matter. It was, what we thought, the end of the show and they just stayed there forever beating the drums. Mike left to let them continue, and Dale says " You ain't done, get back here". They continue with the SEB drums for a bit. Dale mashed on the gong so hard it fell over.
Then, when we thought it was over, Buzz walks back out and starts the With Teeth intro. Loud and gorgeous as fuck. Then The Bit! Heavy, so heavy and they just rape the shit out of it and then show over?
Nope.
A little bass and drum ditty to end the show. Dale and Trevor do a blues breakdown and Trevor gets a bass solo and Dale gets a drum solo.
Show over. Mind blown.
I taped the whole show. Somewhere during the Melvins83 set, some dude told me to stop filming or I'd have to pay $1000 fee. I said the Melvins manager said it was cool, and he left, not to bother me anymore. In reality, Moss never said it was ok(on this night anyway) and I felt like a piece of shit for saying he said it was ok. I was put on the spot, and did not want to stop filming. Moss, Dale, and Buzz have all told me before that they don't care if shows are filmed. I just threw out the first name I thought of and the rest of the night worried that Moss would kill me later. He had already ( jokingly ) called me a dumbshit for being in the way backstage before the show. Also, the camera kept losing focus for some reason. I think it's the way the lights work and the fact that the camera has this face focus option that I have not turned off. Gonna have to fix that shit. Still, not a bad video, and my new mic worked beautifully. Only better sounding recordings will have come straight from the board.
Afterwards, I hung out in the dressing room/VIP area with everyone. I tried to keep out of the way, but it wasn't easy. People coming and going. Towards the end I got the pic of me with Buzz, Dale, Mike, Trevor, and Gibby. Had some warm backstage beers and a slice of pizza. After a bit I bid goodnight to everyone, thanked them for the pic, and took off six blocks down to meet DYTM, and the infamous Vinny. I caught up with them outside a pizza joint and we shot the shit for a while, and the guitarist for Obituary walked by. Was the guitarist, right? I think? Anyway, we talked Melvins and NY for a while and they invited me to go down to another spot to drink, but by that time I'd been up for 30-some hours, it was after midnight, and I had to get up at 8am to catch the Amtrak to Boston. I sadly said goodbye, shook some hands, and tried for 45 FUCKING minutes to hail a cab. 13,000 cabs in NY, and they are all full on a Friday night. Long story longer, I made it back to the hotel and went to sleep.
The rest of my weekend will be in the Boston show thread.
Quote from: glen on May 17, 2009, 06:14:54 PM
jesus hanzy... you sicken me. and I mean that with the utmost respect and adoration. you are a god. its as simple as that. how do you pull this shit off???
What shit? :)
Seroiusly, I'll explain if I know what shit!
Quote from: dontyoutellme on May 17, 2009, 12:43:26 PM
Quote from: King_Fucko on May 17, 2009, 01:02:18 AM
Quote from: dontyoutellme on May 16, 2009, 11:15:46 PM
Quote from: m3kcomp on May 16, 2009, 10:36:36 PM
totally didn't realize it was "spread eagle beagle" in spite of enjoying houdini more than most seem to here...adding insult to injury is having that pointed out by someone who was 2 years old when I last saw them play a lot of those songs. oofa.
it's funny because I was close to the back, and it felt like most of the people around me fell into two distinct camps...the diehards and those who didn't appear to know what they were watching.
what I feared most came true at work today...I could barely turn my head without reeling from the pain.
gah. i've got a heated pad on still. i really overdid it.
Heating pad, what did u get ur period? Don't eat chocolate. Think I saw you with some dudes there. I saw some girls in dresses too.
Yeah heating pads are only for periods. You've got a fucking full deck FuckMuck. I wasn't in a dress because all the blood from the headbanging would've splattered onto your precious anonymous face. PM me and call me next time, we can talk all about it. Unlike everyone else from the board in New York, I'm not afraid to show my face or meet people. I'm not sure if your mix of sarcasm, egoism, headstrong keyboard tapping rat trap of a bloated tongue is purely incidental, or if it's in commonality with your real persona, but you suck a bag of bloody period stained dicks and I accept niceties and apologies in person only. Kill em all.
1) smoke a joint
2) calm down
:P nothing against you. you just got really offended when i am sure you shouldn't have.
idle, how did you get into the dressing room/vip area? i got my ass kicked out with everyone else to make room for the clubbers.
:lol:
I think dytm's reply was spot on.
DYTM is a fucking stellar and intriguing girl. I'm rather sad as well no one made an effort to meet her, Vin, or even myself there. Not that I'm special, but shit, we've got a Melvins bond.
I'm not talking about Grim or Ron either. They both, with Ron's gf flew out from Seattle. We met up. Grim was upset he didn't get to meet Vin. I should have called him after the show, but I was worn out and tired. That's my bad.
I know that Grim tried many times to call Fucko. He kept getting an insurance company.
I would have gladly talked to anyone from the board had they said hi or found me. I think I spotted Erin the next morn at the Amtrak station, but I wasn't sure it was her, so I didn't say anything.
I got into VIP because Dillard is a good friend of mine for about ten years now, and I think because Buzz and Dale have seen me enough times over the years and know I'm not going to be a douche and cause shit. Being respectful and enjoying a laugh and knowing when to shut the fuck up will get you places.
I was looking for you guys in line, I was like 5th or 6th! And then when I got my spot right in front I couldn't really move around. I was wearing a Sunn shirt at the show if anyone saw me. I kept an eye out for board members but soon the entire room was just packed full of people.
I think it's funny that Idle saw me at the station. :P
does anyone have the 1983 setlist?
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 17, 2009, 02:18:21 PM
Just to hit a few minor points.
That was Dale, not Matt.
This was the best Melvins show I have witnessed. (Boston was right there too)
I'll have vid and pics up later, but for now I will leave you with this:
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/idlehanz/P5050111.jpg)
I'll put up a proper review and comments and such after a bit. Just got home, lot's to do.
giving dale the dc treatment i see!
LEAVE DC ALONE!!!
(http://thesickos.free.fr/dc1.jpg)
(http://thesickos.free.fr/dc2.jpg)
(http://thesickos.free.fr/dc3.jpg)
Quote from: TheSwingSet on May 16, 2009, 09:23:43 PM
FUCK!!!! i wish i didn't have to work so goddamn much and could make it to Austin for this show....
I second this emotion. :(
Nice review Idle. I hate you. :P
Quote from: Pelican on May 16, 2009, 06:48:18 PM
I LOVE when Trevor pointed the tip of his bass straight into the ground and leaned on it when he played. It was usually during some of the best parts, heavy and slow as shit. I know it may seem strange to have that as a highlight, but it was for me. Can't tell you why exactly, it was just one of those things you see happen and say "now that's fucking cool".
i agree 100%. reminded me a little of kevin-antics - but unique to dunn and really awesome.
it would have been cool to meet up with you. i was with dontyoutellme and some other non-board ultrafans.
Quote from: Vcavallo on May 18, 2009, 10:22:02 AM
Quote from: Pelican on May 16, 2009, 06:48:18 PM
I LOVE when Trevor pointed the tip of his bass straight into the ground and leaned on it when he played. It was usually during some of the best parts, heavy and slow as shit. I know it may seem strange to have that as a highlight, but it was for me. Can't tell you why exactly, it was just one of those things you see happen and say "now that's fucking cool".
i agree 100%. reminded me a little of kevin-antics - but unique to dunn and really awesome.
it would have been cool to meet up with you. i was with dontyoutellme and some other non-board ultrafans.
We can try to meet up next time for sure, I'd like to meet you Vinney. I usually just go with my girlfriend or/and one or two friends.
Idlehanz, awesome review and pics!
Thanks for the review, pics and all so far. It's good to have something to read or look at when the jealousy is rising and you wish you could have been there yourself. Damn you people. :)
Oh and here you can find a review with some very good looking pics:
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2009/05/the_melvins_25t.html
(http://www.brooklynvegan.com/img/music/melvins/webster/31.jpg)
(http://www.brooklynvegan.com/img/music/melvins/webster/36.jpg)
(http://www.brooklynvegan.com/img/music/melvins/webster/20.jpg)
theres alot of good pics this year!
MELVINS 1983!!
It's just good.
D-I-L-L-A-R-D
Idle's take on them is absolutely correct.
oh i just found this thread. i was there... i saw gibby walking by the bar before the show... the melvins were in top form. my favorite part was when trevor dunn made his bass moo like a cow during the intro to the bit.
thanks for all the pics and videos.
Quote from: danimal on May 17, 2009, 08:06:44 PM
does anyone have the 1983 setlist?
I remember them playing:
forgotten principles
snake appeal
set me straight
Matt-Alec
Run Around
plus a few others
1. Walter
2. Forgotten Principles
3. If You Get Bored
4. Matt-Alec
5. Snake Appeal
6. The Real You
7. Run Around
8. Set Me Straight
9. I Don't Know
10. ?? No real name. It's a mix of the March of Crimes song "Soup Kitchen" and Creams "Sunshine of Your Love". Mike said they used to jam on it a lot.
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 17, 2009, 06:20:52 PM
Quote from: glen on May 17, 2009, 06:14:54 PM
jesus hanzy... you sicken me. and I mean that with the utmost respect and adoration. you are a god. its as simple as that. how do you pull this shit off???
What shit? :)
Seroiusly, I'll explain if I know what shit!
what shit.... .maybe the PARTYING BACKSTAGE WITH BUZZ OSBORNE, DALE CROVER and GIBBY HAYNES shit?!?! could that be the shit I refer to? me thinks yes.
I reitterate.. .you are a god, a MELVINS god.
PS: did you get my VM?
Hag Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxW8rzDQbNI
Quote from: glen on May 19, 2009, 06:05:07 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 17, 2009, 06:20:52 PM
Quote from: glen on May 17, 2009, 06:14:54 PM
jesus hanzy... you sicken me. and I mean that with the utmost respect and adoration. you are a god. its as simple as that. how do you pull this shit off???
What shit? :)
Seroiusly, I'll explain if I know what shit!
what shit.... .maybe the PARTYING BACKSTAGE WITH BUZZ OSBORNE, DALE CROVER and GIBBY HAYNES shit?!?! could that be the shit I refer to? me thinks yes.
I reitterate.. .you are a god, a MELVINS god.
PS: did you get my VM?
I never got a voicemail from ya.....I never even had a missed call.
EDIT Huh, guess I did. I can barely hear ya though. Couldn't identify one damn thing you said :P
Quote from: r40f on May 18, 2009, 07:23:47 PMmy favorite part was when trevor dunn made his bass moo like a cow during the intro to the bit.
AGREE!
Hey, I was there. Just got Internet access now but all I can say is wow! I talked to a few people but don't think I saw any of you! I'm still in NYC but will post a review when I get home- I was standing against the railing directly in front of Buzz and my friend got some really great pictures that I'll be sure to share.
Alright, so i got home yesterday. The Melvins show was on my first day in NYC, but i just spent 9 days there. It was an awesome way to start out the trip. So late review time.
So Webster Hall was only a 10-15 minute walk from where i was staying, and my friend and I had some drinks at our hotel and walked there. I got to the venue about 20 minutes before the doors were supposed to open and there was still a decently long line. Webster Hall is a really cool venue! When i got in I was sort of wondering where all the Melvins board members were at, i was keeping an eye out for you all but didnt see anyone. Right away I had a seat right in front of the stage and stayed there until the show started because i didnt want to miss out on having such a prime spot. I did get up once to see if there was any worthwhile merch but all they had were Houdini shirts in large and extra large and some posters. I guess it was a good thing becuase i saved money in the end by not buying tons of Melvins shit.
Right when the show started the place was packed! Buzzo came out and introduced himself and the lineup, and talked a bit about how it was their anniversary show and they had a really special set etc etc. The friend that came with me had never heard the Melvins and I think was a little surprised/blown away by it. She photographs shows a lot (for K Pop blogs and stuff, the Melvins really arent her thing haha) so like I said before, there are some really nice pictures from this show. I'm waiting for them to get sent to me and will post them today or tomorrow.
I dont want to be repetitive about this since im one of the last ones posting a review, but the 1983 set was extremely heavy and great. I was standing right in front of Buzz's speaker and could feel the vibrations through my whole body - I probably have so much hearing damage but it was worth it. Houdini was insane and better than i ever thought it would be live. I liked the change in lyrics for Lizzy, something along the lines of "spend time with your dad before he dies on the toilet." I dont know if he messes with the lyrics of that song a lot live, i've never heard it. A highlight of the set for me was hearing the Bit - it was crushing live and a pleasant surprise!
Since im a youngin the only other time i've seen the Melvins is with Big Business for their Nude With Boots tour and this was a completely different experience! I'm really happy I got to see this lineup and set. There wasnt much i would have changed if i got to choose it myself, thats how enjoyable it was. At the end of the show one of the security guards tried to pass one of the setlists into the audience but got intercepted by, i think it was Tim Moss? Anyways I left pretty quickly after it ended, so thats pretty much all i got! I'm still on a Melvins high though.
Pulled a few pics off the camera tonight that I'd forgot about
Before the show.......empty hall
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/idlehanz/DSC00516.jpg)
Some Melvins83
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/idlehanz/DSC00518.jpg)
No shots of King Fucko? :)
(http://e-rags.com/images/gardening_gloves.jpg)
He was not heard from or seen.
Quote from: cara on May 24, 2009, 04:04:52 PM
I was standing right in front of Buzz's speaker and could feel the vibrations through my whole body -
tell us more.
hey Hanz, did you record the entire show? kind of hoping for audio from this night...
What was that all about when Dale's cymbals tipped over?
here's my review of the show:
http://www.comfortcomes.com/index.php?s=melvins
thanks for the setlist help.
Quote from: danimal on May 26, 2009, 07:09:41 PM
here's my review of the show:
http://www.comfortcomes.com/index.php?s=melvins
thanks for the setlist help.
The last Melvins83 song is a jam of the band March of Crimes song "Soup Kitchen and Creams "Sunshine of Your Love". In case you wanted to title it.
thanks. i'll use it for my personal records. the review is done, and i don't think anyone really looks at this page.
Nice review. Also I just remembered at this show there was some girl screaming and jumping around behind me that i turned around to glare at. I'll laugh if it was erin or someone from this board.
Quote from: glen on May 26, 2009, 11:12:05 AM
Quote from: cara on May 24, 2009, 04:04:52 PM
I was standing right in front of Buzz's speaker and could feel the vibrations through my whole body -
tell us more.
You've never had that experience? Theres nothing to say other than it was insanity and I sort of felt it fucking with my heartbeat. Healthy.
Quote from: cara on May 30, 2009, 07:25:59 PM
Nice review. Also I just remembered at this show there was some girl screaming and jumping around behind me that i turned around to glare at. I'll laugh if it was erin or someone from this board.
Quote from: glen on May 26, 2009, 11:12:05 AM
Quote from: cara on May 24, 2009, 04:04:52 PM
I was standing right in front of Buzz's speaker and could feel the vibrations through my whole body -
tell us more.
You've never had that experience? Theres nothing to say other than it was insanity and I sort of felt it fucking with my heartbeat. Healthy.
he's looking for info on if there was any lower experiences. :shock:
Quote from: FART LIPS on May 31, 2009, 12:49:35 AM
Quote from: cara on May 30, 2009, 07:25:59 PM
Nice review. Also I just remembered at this show there was some girl screaming and jumping around behind me that i turned around to glare at. I'll laugh if it was erin or someone from this board.
Quote from: glen on May 26, 2009, 11:12:05 AM
Quote from: cara on May 24, 2009, 04:04:52 PM
I was standing right in front of Buzz's speaker and could feel the vibrations through my whole body -
tell us more.
You've never had that experience? Theres nothing to say other than it was insanity and I sort of felt it fucking with my heartbeat. Healthy.
he's looking for info on if there was any lower experiences. :shock:
Just becuz Glen has a sperm party in his pants every time he sees the melvins, he thinks everyone else does too. :?
Quote from: MeddlingCrybaby on May 31, 2009, 12:57:29 AM
Quote from: FART LIPS on May 31, 2009, 12:49:35 AM
Quote from: cara on May 30, 2009, 07:25:59 PM
Nice review. Also I just remembered at this show there was some girl screaming and jumping around behind me that i turned around to glare at. I'll laugh if it was erin or someone from this board.
Quote from: glen on May 26, 2009, 11:12:05 AM
Quote from: cara on May 24, 2009, 04:04:52 PM
I was standing right in front of Buzz's speaker and could feel the vibrations through my whole body -
tell us more.
You've never had that experience? Theres nothing to say other than it was insanity and I sort of felt it fucking with my heartbeat. Healthy.
he's looking for info on if there was any lower experiences. :shock:
Just becuz Glen has a sperm party in his pants every time he sees the melvins, he thinks everyone else does too. :?
that goes for cara's posts as well.
heres a few pictures from the show - theres a few cool ones of dale too, i just need to get my friends ass in gear to get them to me:
(http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v4680/210/46/552430248/n552430248_7146507_4942005.jpg)
(http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs093.snc1/4680_221511880248_552430248_7146508_8356312_n.jpg)
(http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs093.snc1/4680_221511885248_552430248_7146509_7830993_n.jpg)
Quote from: cara on May 30, 2009, 07:25:59 PM
Nice review. Also I just remembered at this show there was some girl screaming and jumping around behind me that i turned around to glare at. I'll laugh if it was erin or someone from this board.
Quote from: glen on May 26, 2009, 11:12:05 AM
Quote from: cara on May 24, 2009, 04:04:52 PM
I was standing right in front of Buzz's speaker and could feel the vibrations through my whole body -
tell us more.
You've never had that experience? Theres nothing to say other than it was insanity and I sort of felt it fucking with my heartbeat. Healthy.
that'd be some low frequencies doing there dance through the air darling
Quote from: caraNice review. Also I just remembered at this show there was some girl screaming and jumping around behind me that i turned around to glare at. I'll laugh if it was erin or someone from this board.
Was it the girl in those goofy, huge sunglasses? She was pissing me off too.
I don't think it was me. Judging by your pictures I was like 10 ft to your right. I was right in front of Dale all the way up in the front. It was the best of both worlds. I got to feel the air from Dale's kick drum AND buzz spent lots of time in front of me.
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/Grim1963/P1120055.jpg)
Recognize anyone?
Right before the show.
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/Grim1963/P1110020.jpg)
Quote from: GrimReaper on June 18, 2009, 04:14:56 AM
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/Grim1963/P1110020.jpg)
:shock: :shock: :shock:
Sitting on the floor, before a show?
WTF
Quote from: GrimReaper on June 18, 2009, 03:59:53 AM
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/Grim1963/P1120055.jpg)
Recognize anyone?
Right before the show.
i'm the girl in the black shirt between the two guys. the one in the camo shorts is my boyfriend and the one to my right is a nice guy who we hung out with all night.
Hahaha that picture is fucked. I'm in it too. Why didn't I see you at all?
you kept checking your zipper?
Quote from: cara on June 19, 2009, 03:12:17 AM
Hahaha that picture is fucked. I'm in it too. Why didn't I see you at all?
who knows? it was an interesting night overall though.
Quote from: GrimReaper on June 18, 2009, 04:14:56 AM
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/Grim1963/P1110020.jpg)
Can some one identify the bottle of vodka? What ever brand it's the best vodka i've ever tasted.
Molokov?
It says 'Russia' on the top, and 'Shtof' on the bottom. I've never heard of it.
It is vodka.
" The treasure of the Rus' " (Rus' - is an archaic name of Russia). The word 'shtof' means unit of archaic russian liquid measure of capacity. 1 shtof = 1.3 litre.
Quote from: molotov on June 22, 2009, 01:25:32 AM
It is vodka.
" The treasure of the Rus' " (Rus' - is an archaic name of Russia). The word 'shtof' means unit of archaic russian liquid measure of capacity. 1 shtof = 1.3 litre.
Thanks Molo!
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/Grim1963/P1120049.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/Grim1963/P1120048.jpg)
The front of the line at Webster Hall.
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/Grim1963/P1120028.jpg)
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/Grim1963/P1120030.jpg)
Still hungover from that trip.
Very cool pictures, thanks. What's she drinking out of? One of the airport liquor bottles?
Bushmill's pocket rocket from the store.
you guys got to sit with the dude from mastodon?!?! wow, he's a sweaty bastard!
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/Grim1963/P1120026.jpg)
(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0S020n2pkVK34sAhJujzbkF/SIG=12lqoo6sb/EXP=1246165110/**http%3A//www.metalsucks.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/mastodon.jpg)
The Melvins shirt in this picture is my all time favorite. The girl with a knife in her mouth. Wish I had bought that one :(.
Quote from: FART LIPS on June 26, 2009, 11:05:53 PM
you guys got to sit with the dude from mastodon?!?! wow, he's a sweaty bastard!
:lol:
Quote from: FART LIPS on June 26, 2009, 11:05:53 PM
you guys got to sit with the dude from mastodon?!?! wow, he's a sweaty bastard!
Ah fuck ya! It was warm and I'm fat.
i would like to visit NY one day.cool pics Grim,is the girl with you guys also from the Melvins board?
Quote from: black stallion on June 27, 2009, 08:06:56 AM
i would like to visit NY one day.cool pics Grim,is the girl with you guys also from the Melvins board?
http://www.themelvins.net/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2761
she should post a little more. :P
Quote from: FART LIPS on June 28, 2009, 02:00:34 PM
she should post a little more. :P
Perhaps she's frightened of YOU?
(http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc286/Grim1963/002MelvinsPeaches.jpg)
suckin on mah titties...
I hope that problem solvin yeah (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_solving) will help you solve your problems and find the answers you are looking for.
I like that there's this random ass Melvins review from 09 that's got fifteen pages.
..and randomly bumped by a spambot. :lol: :lol: