I'm sure this had been done before. but, i didn't feel liking searching that much.
anyways, my first time seeing them was for the 3 set tour in 1996. it was at the Odeon in Cleveland, OH. I don't remember much about it except that the first 2 sets were noisier than the final set. i also remember the club being virtually empty except for like 10 people including myself by the time they got to the 3rd set. a couple of my friends actually got kicked out for moshing too much. it was the last time the Melvins would play the Odeon. i was supposed to see them there a year later opening for Helmet. but, when i arrived there was a sign saying the Melvins would not be performing this night. found out later from a security gaurd that Buzz had said them & the fans(referring to my friends that were kicked out) had been treated like shit the last time they were there & would never play the Odeon again.
July 6th, 1996 @ the Aligator Lounge in Santa Monica, CA. Acid King opened, met Buzz and got my ticket stub signed. Take that Juan!!
Acid King! what a great opener that would have been.
(http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/1346/melv96tik.jpg)
Saw 'em with Jello Biafra in 2005 at the Henry Fonda theater. Unfortunately it was right after Kevin left the band.
Quote from: nickoctane on September 27, 2009, 01:07:46 AM
July 6th, 1996 @ the Aligator Lounge in Santa Monica, CA. Acid King opened, met Buzz and got my ticket stub signed. Take that Juan!!
Ha, I was there.
2005 at a theater, it was the cameron jamie thing. surreal shit.
Haight St, SF - by a bowling alley - Night Break?
'90 - '91??
*puff*
Bethesda, MD 1991
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=melvins%2091&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wv#
march (or may) of '90. the cannery upstairs, nashville, tn. epic.
An Evening With The Melvins - Sept 10 1996 - Opera House Toronto
was 3 sets with Buzz on bass for the first set and Mark D playing guitar
Can't remember the year. Mark D. was playing bass. It was Stoner Witch Tour I believe. I'm gonna guess 1994. Memphis, TN the New Daisy Theater
Oct. 1993, opening for Primus at the concert hall in Toronto. I'd only heard "Vile" on the Mesomorph Enduros comp. to this point so I wasn't really too sure what to expect. The audience was mostly composed of Lollapalooza jocks there for Primus and the occasional indie rock type there for the Melvins. Like many opening slots of yore, they did an exceptional job of pissing off the audience, dragging "Sacrifice" on for an extra 15 minutes or so. I didn't come away a fan, but loved that they pulled that off and was also blown away by Dale's drumming, not to mention the early stages of the Buzzo haircut we all know and love...
Quote from: EmDee on September 27, 2009, 10:26:58 AMLollapalooza jocks there for Primus
being a long time Primus fan i resent that comment. i'm no Lollapalooza jock. whatever the fuck that is? all the Lollapaloser's i knew in high school were not Primus fans at all.
Quote from: bigjim on September 27, 2009, 09:11:04 AM
An Evening With The Melvins - Sept 10 1996 - Opera House Toronto
was 3 sets with Buzz on bass for the first set and Mark D playing guitar
nice, that was the day before my first show.
I saw them whenever Tom Flynn was on bass. Maybe 1990? Ozma had just come out.
sadly I have not been a Melvins addict that long, so my first show wasn't until 2006 on the Senile Animal tour. First show was at the State Theater in St. Pete, FL 11-2-2006 and then next night at the Social in Orlando in 11-3-2006. I wish I had listened to Melvins when I first heard of them in 1993, but at the time I was far too into '80s thrash to even give them a chance. Still love the thrash but love Melvins even more, sorry for rambling.
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Quote from: EmDee on September 27, 2009, 10:26:58 AMLollapalooza jocks there for Primus
being a long time Primus fan i resent that comment. i'm no Lollapalooza jock. whatever the fuck that is? all the Lollapaloser's i knew in high school were not Primus fans at all.
sorry, i was at the show as a primus fan, so i'm not painting all primus fans as jocks. it was post them headlining lollapalooza that year, so it seemed like there was a huge jump in those types coming to see them than before. sorry again, not trying to be a prick...
I had to look thru my pile of ticket stubs, and it looks like the first time seeing them was as an opener for TooL at Red Rocks - 8/13/98 - I was 17. Wish I was aware of them before. I missed out on a lot of shows. Missed a lot too due to being a broke-ass teenager. :(
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Quote from: EmDee on September 27, 2009, 10:26:58 AMLollapalooza jocks there for Primus
being a long time Primus fan i resent that comment. i'm no Lollapalooza jock. whatever the fuck that is? all the Lollapaloser's i knew in high school were not Primus fans at all.
sorry, i was at the show as a primus fan, so i'm not painting all primus fans as jocks. it was post them headlining lollapalooza that year, so it seemed like there was a huge jump in those types coming to see them than before. sorry again, not trying to be a prick...
nah, it's cool. i'm sure they did see an increase in non-normal primus fans(if you can call a primus fan normal) after lollapalooza. i actually didn't see primus until '99 even though i've been a fan since '90. i don't know why it took me so long to see them.
'07, Detroit, the Magic Stick. Ghost Digital was one of the opening acts. I had been listening to them for a while, but that was the first live experience. Seen them twice since.
Don't remember. A no longer existing club in LA just before Bullhead was released. Balboa Theatre? Not Jabberjaw but saw them there again just around Eggnog.
Also saw them at Alligator Lounge. They did a set of the entre Stoner Witch record. Always way ahead of the curve, even back then...
I would love to have seen them on anything from H.A.T. back, like on the 2x4 tour in 2000. Or even more recently one of the shows the played with Trevor Dunn where they played all of Lysol and Eggnog
How many have seen Lorax on stage?
:D
Quote from: Buick on September 27, 2009, 05:30:00 PM
How many have seen Lorax on stage?
:D
that is the era I would most like to have see them during; from Ozma til Lysol(yes I know it's Joe)
Quote from: nickoctane on September 27, 2009, 01:07:46 AM
July 6th, 1996 @ the Aligator Lounge in Santa Monica, CA. Acid King opened, met Buzz and got my ticket stub signed. Take that Juan!!
We will need a photo to verify this.
Also everyone else needs to produce photographic evidence.
Shit....I think it was around 92 or so. In Olympia.
I don't have photographic evidence.
2005 Halloween at GAMH with jello...the melvins didn't actually even play their own set so I was kind of teased...went and saw them a week later in Sac. at the Library and slept in my car that night on my way to Tahoe..that was a beautiful, wonderful night..there are pictures of the GAMH show somewhere and the back of my head is in one of them :P
May '95, Connecticut St. Armory in Buffalo - opening for White Zombie, Rev Horton Heat was on the bill too. Don't remember much of it, except the loudness, Buzz's fro and Mark D's cowboy hat. I was really trashed. I remember it was on a Sunday and I'd been drinking all afternoon at some party prior to the show. Was the last time I got that wasted at a show. I went with some friends, we were all into White Zombie. I lasted about 5 songs for WZ and actually made it to the bathroom in the middle of their set to puke. I think I got dragged into barhopping after the gig. Young and stupid I guess.
Years later reading Buzz's interview, calling it the "White Zombie Karaoke Machine" made me laugh my ass off. It all did seem pretty choreographed.
First time I really experienced the Melvins live was the '03 Geek Show at the Agora in Cleveland, w/ Tomahawk & Dalek.
I'm a late bloomer. Trees, Dallas, June 2002. Hostile Ambient Takeover tour. Buzz, Dale and KEVIN were in top form. I bought a t-shirt. My only melvins t-shirt. I'm ashamed to admit it's also the only time (so far) I've seen the melvins.
Quote from: dead mike on September 27, 2009, 08:25:19 PM
I'm a late bloomer. Trees, Dallas, June 2002. Hostile Ambient Takeover tour. Buzz, Dale and KEVIN were in top form. I bought a t-shirt. My only melvins t-shirt. I'm ashamed to admit it's also the only time (so far) I've seen the melvins.
What? :shock:
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Quote from: dead mike on September 27, 2009, 08:25:19 PM
I'm a late bloomer. Trees, Dallas, June 2002. Hostile Ambient Takeover tour. Buzz, Dale and KEVIN were in top form. I bought a t-shirt. My only melvins t-shirt. I'm ashamed to admit it's also the only time (so far) I've seen the melvins.
What? :shock:
now I don't feel quite as embarrassed at only having seen them 3 times.
[now I don't feel quite as embarrassed at only having seen them 3 times.]
no need for :oops:; new fans is GRRRRRRRRRREAAAAAAAAT news!!!
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now I don't feel quite as embarrassed at only having seen them 3 times.
no need for :oops:; new fans is GRRRRRRRRRREAAAAAAAAT news!!!
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I wonder what my reaction to them would have been had I listened to Houdini when it first came out and I first read about it? Back then, when I was 13, I only listened to thrash/speed metal and Iron Maiden. I wonder if I would have been open minded enough to like it?
Quote from: PrickHonky on September 27, 2009, 09:16:30 PMI wonder what my reaction to them would have been had I listened to Houdini when it first came out and I first read about it? Back then, when I was 13, I only listened to thrash/speed metal and Iron Maiden. I wonder if I would have been open minded enough to like it?
I was 17 when Houdini came out & it was my first real exposure to the Melvins. i had heard them before then. but, when i saw the video for Honey Bucket on Headbangers Ball, i was hooked. i was also mostly into thrash & death metal at the time. i did listen to some other kinds of music on a limited basis though. so, that might have helped.
When Houdini was released I knew a slew of people that were saying the Melvins sold out.
i was pretty late to the game. saw them in the summer of 2003 as part of the geek tour with tomahawk and kaada. the melvins easily left the biggest impression that night, didnt quite know what to expect, but whatever it was, it was so much more. the rest if history, ive seen them at least 10x after that
Quote from: gesundheit on September 27, 2009, 07:11:07 PM
2005 Halloween at GAMH with jello...the melvins didn't actually even play their own set so I was kind of teased...went and saw them a week later in Sac. at the Library and slept in my car that night on my way to Tahoe..that was a beautiful, wonderful night..there are pictures of the GAMH show somewhere and the back of my head is in one of them :P
i was at both of those shows too :-D
i started listening to the melvins my senior year of high school - 2002. later, a bunch of my friends went to the geek show tour, and i had a new girlfriend at the time and vouched to do something or another with her instead. my first show was the GAMH for the 20th anniversary tour in 2004. im proud to say that i caught a couple of shows with kevin, and have probably seen them 1o-15 times since.
my first time was the same geek tour but in 2002. edit: fantomas/melvins/tomahawk
apart from the likes of mr bungle, i wasnt into any bands post say early 80's stuff, dad brought me up well (well, i went through a stage of loving chilli peppers and faith no more in high school). was heavily into electronic and hip hop from early-mid teens onwards. went to the show cause i was told that fantomas were the new bungle. was blown away by the melvins before they even played a note, the presence of them as they walked out was enough for me.
dale had his kit to the side (90degrees off) down stage, stage right. so you could see everything he was doing. kev hypnotised me with that little dance, and the noise he was getin from his bass inspired to buy one myself a few weeks later. changed my perspective of music overnight. good job. and look at me now... i'm flying...um
ive seen them 7 times. thats not bad. unfortunately only once with kev. 4 different countries. im 5fo0t 12.
nice thread!my first time was in 2000 in Milan.was the tour with DSS on second guitar,remember i had a boner when Buzzo introduced Hung Bunny- Roman Dog Bird saying something like "sit down,this song is 20 minutes long" 8).still have the ticket in my wallet
None of your business! But I`m old skool, baby, old skool!!
Quote from: Schnabster on September 28, 2009, 08:24:47 AM
None of your business! But I`m old skool, baby, old skool!!
london 2005?
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Quote from: Schnabster on September 28, 2009, 08:24:47 AM
None of your business! But I`m old skool, baby, old skool!!
london 2005?
WAAAAAAAAY earlier!
Roskilde Festival 2003. You peaked, fucker!!
Melvins opening for Gwar in 1992.
I went with my friend on mushrooms and was there for MELVINS!
The crowd treated Buzz like shit and kept screaming, "get off the stage old man".
Boris was a masterpiece.
March 4th 1997 @ K-Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo.
I've seen them 23 times since.
Here is photographic evidence for Jauntango.
(http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd298/Rednecklawnjockey/melvins.jpg)
Strangely, I don't even remember. Early 90's? Almost saw them somewhere in Pomona, but ended up seeing them at the Whiskey..maybe the Troubadour?
Quote from: norecess on September 28, 2009, 01:45:57 AM
i was pretty late to the game. saw them in the summer of 2003 as part of the geek tour with tomahawk and kaada. the melvins easily left the biggest impression that night, didnt quite know what to expect, but whatever it was, it was so much more. the rest if history, ive seen them at least 10x after that
Same, except it was D
My first was the 2000 tour with DSS and Leif Garrett at the Showbox in Seattle. Leif Garrett was trashed as hell and screamed "Smells Like Teen Spirit Seattle" right before the song. Krist Novoselic came out on stage after the encore to join the band for their final bow. I think the next show I went to was on the HAT tour at the tiny Hell's Kitchen in Tacoma. I was two feet from Kevin while he worked his magical slide bass. Pretty much seen 'em every time they've come through the Seattle area ever since, excluding the recent Showbox SoDo show with Down. The combination of venue and lineup was enough to skip it, especially having just seen the Houdini show with Trevor Dunn a couple months prior.
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Quote from: norecess on September 28, 2009, 01:45:57 AM
i was pretty late to the game. saw them in the summer of 2003 as part of the geek tour with tomahawk and kaada. the melvins easily left the biggest impression that night, didnt quite know what to expect, but whatever it was, it was so much more. the rest if history, ive seen them at least 10x after that
Same, except it was D
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Quote from: norecess on September 28, 2009, 01:45:57 AM
i was pretty late to the game. saw them in the summer of 2003 as part of the geek tour with tomahawk and kaada. the melvins easily left the biggest impression that night, didnt quite know what to expect, but whatever it was, it was so much more. the rest if history, ive seen them at least 10x after that
Same, except it was D
I was pretty late actually. I saw them for the first time in 2007, Hamburg - Melvins/Big Biz/Porn. It was amazing. I had already been into them for quite a while and that show totally blew me away. I saw them twice so far, my last time was in September 2008. They really need to tour Europe again soon.
My 1st time was when they opened for Tool in Omaha in '98. My brother bought me a ticket for the show. I remember loving it but I wasn't really listening to any rock and roll at the time so I didn't really get into them until 2004 when I heard Houdini played at a bar. I went out and bought the album the next day and I've seen them 5 times since then. I've only missed 2 Chicago shows since '04.
Quote from: bathroom creep on September 28, 2009, 04:21:47 PM
They really need to tour Europe again soon.
a madrid show in november was added on lastfm....
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Quote from: bathroom creep on September 28, 2009, 04:21:47 PM
They really need to tour Europe again soon.
a madrid show in november was added on lastfm....
Ah, good to know... there's hope. :D
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Quote from: >>>JZS<<< on September 27, 2009, 08:30:19 PM
Quote from: dead mike on September 27, 2009, 08:25:19 PM
I'm a late bloomer. Trees, Dallas, June 2002. Hostile Ambient Takeover tour. Buzz, Dale and KEVIN were in top form. I bought a t-shirt. My only melvins t-shirt. I'm ashamed to admit it's also the only time (so far) I've seen the melvins.
What? :shock:
now I don't feel quite as embarrassed at only having seen them 3 times.
i have seen them 4 times only and one of these was Fantomas+Melvins,another time i missed almost half of the show :x
Essen Germany in 1997 when Honky came out. I just got into them from watching the wah wah special on viva tv. They opened for a really boring band and looked pretty much pissed off. People weren`t into them at all and screamed for the headliner. Mark D looked totally stoned. They played a really short set (about 7 songs) and left. I remember being completely overwhelmed by the songs.
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Essen Germany in 1997 when Honky came out. I just got into them from watching the wah wah special on viva tv. They opened for a really boring band and looked pretty much pissed off. People weren`t into them at all and screamed for the headliner. Mark D looked totally stoned. They played a really short set (about 7 songs) and left. I remember being completely overwhelmed by the songs.
November 10, 1997 Essen, Germany - Zeche Carl
Quote from: Jozzy on September 29, 2009, 12:58:56 PM
Quote from: Mar on September 29, 2009, 12:35:56 PM
Essen Germany in 1997 when Honky came out. I just got into them from watching the wah wah special on viva tv. They opened for a really boring band and looked pretty much pissed off. People weren`t into them at all and screamed for the headliner. Mark D looked totally stoned. They played a really short set (about 7 songs) and left. I remember being completely overwhelmed by the songs.
November 10, 1997 Essen, Germany - Zeche Carl
exactly
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None of your business! But I`m old skool, baby, old skool!!
london 2005?
WAAAAAAAAY earlier!
Roskilde Festival 2003. i'm gay.
fixed.
Farts wishball-thinking goes on and on and on. You won`t see the backside of my mullet, evva!!
First time I saw them was in Nashville, TN in Fall of 1991.
They played in a little Indian restaurant on West End.
Joe played bass.
They opened with Charmicarmicat and followed with It's Shoved. Other songs I remember: Eye Flys, Boris, Euthanasia.
The set ended abruptly when Buzz passed out during a song and stayed on the floor for a few minutes.
Good times.
Quote from: tinycorkscrew on September 29, 2009, 02:13:55 PM
First time I saw them was in Nashville, TN in Fall of 1991.
They played in a little Indian restaurant on West End.
Joe played bass.
They opened with Charmicarmicat and followed with It's Shoved. Other songs I remember: Eye Flys, Boris, Euthanasia.
The set ended abruptly when Buzz passed out during a song and stayed on the floor for a few minutes.
Good times.
taj mahal! nice! i just sent hanzy a flyer from that show! according to some(hank 3), buzz had a root canal done and had a reaction to his meds, or whatever meds he decided to mix with his meds. i missed it due to band practice and the other members were haters!
Quote from: tinycorkscrew on September 29, 2009, 02:13:55 PM
First time I saw them was in Nashville, TN in Fall of 1991.
They played in a little Indian restaurant on West End.
Joe played bass.
They opened with Charmicarmicat and followed with It's Shoved. Other songs I remember: Eye Flys, Boris, Euthanasia.
The set ended abruptly when Buzz passed out during a song and stayed on the floor for a few minutes.
Good times.
nice! now that's a show.
damn you guys are old.
i often feel like i grew up in the wrong generation. being a teenager in the late 90's and early 00's didnt really cut it for me.
Quote from: the ether bunny on September 30, 2009, 12:19:39 AM
damn you guys are old.
i often feel like i grew up in the wrong generation. being a teenager in the late 90's and early 00's didnt really cut it for me.
Dude!
You totally were born to follow Avenged Sevenfold.
They so fucking rock! \m/
Perfect timing
First time I saw the melvins was sometime in 2006, when pigs was just getting released along with the jello biafra thing they did. the melvins just did a melvins set before jello came out to do all those never breathe songs. Dave Scott Stone did that awesome noise intro to POTRE title track. He played bass too as a fill in for kevin.
all night before, after and in between all the bands Wesley Willis was playing through the venues speakers.
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Quote from: the ether bunny on September 30, 2009, 12:19:39 AM
damn you guys are old.
i often feel like i grew up in the wrong generation. being a teenager in the late 90's and early 00's didnt really cut it for me.
Dude!
You totally were born to follow Avenged Sevenfold.
They so fucking rock! \m/
Perfect timing
i hope yo forgot to green up the text a little... :o
I love their full sleeves and their stylin' hair.
They soo rock, AND they're bad boys, too!
:love:
I like how they also incorporate bats in their live shows.
Seen them 7 times!
:love:
1990 houston at the axiom i think. was on acid. did not fully dig it at the time. seen them about once a year some times twice since then. missed a few shows too. wish i would have seen the HAT tour, but only got the geek show.
Louisville, Ky. 1996 @ The Toy Tiger, They played 2 long sets that night...
I will never forget it, got my o.g. melvins army shirt at that show!
Saw them back in April 2002 opening for Tool. Didn't know a thing about Melvins back then, but was impressed when the drummer almost ran on stage and just started beating the living shit out of the drums he had. Other than that and the guy that had the weird hair unfortunately I don't remember too much else:
Playlist I later found out a few years later was this:
Revolve
Honeybucket
Brain Center at Whipples
Let It All Be
?
Youth of America
Anaconda
Black Stooges
So it's pretty dissapointing don't remember too much...Luckily though I have seen them since although it's hard to get that chance down here.
Melvins 20th Anniversay show in Olympia with Mudhoney & Fitz of Depression. Neumos November 2005 with Jello Biafra. Showbox 2008 on the Nude tour. Both 25th Anniversary shows with Green River.
10.8.96 An Evening with the Melvins 3-set extravaganza at La Luna, Portland Oregon. I got into em about 94, and by 96 I was absolutely certain that this was my favorite band of all-time (big thanks to the rocket article where the Melvins reviewed their own records, it was a great discography that helped me out in the days before the interbutts). I was 15, sophomore. Took a girl. Mom dropped us off and picked us up :lol: Good times
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Quote from: EmDee on September 27, 2009, 10:26:58 AMLollapalooza jocks there for Primus
being a long time Primus fan i resent that comment. i'm no Lollapalooza jock. whatever the fuck that is? all the Lollapaloser's i knew in high school were not Primus fans at all.
sorry, i was at the show as a primus fan, so i'm not painting all primus fans as jocks. it was post them headlining lollapalooza that year, so it seemed like there was a huge jump in those types coming to see them than before. sorry again, not trying to be a prick...
nah, it's cool. i'm sure they did see an increase in non-normal primus fans(if you can call a primus fan normal) after lollapalooza. i actually didn't see primus until '99 even though i've been a fan since '90. i don't know why it took me so long to see them.
The show in Detroit for that tour was awesome, in a hideous way. There was an astoundingly high Harpos (Detroiters will get the reference)/jock/meathead contingent that I was really shocked to see. It was sometime after Primus got a little wider notoriety, and the above "fans" were just not ready for the Melvins. They were booed horribly, people were throwing shoes, it was monstrous. In response, the Melvins played "Honeybucket" pretty early in the set, got them going, then slammed on the brakes with one of their patented feedback free-for-alls. Buzz stood there at attention letting the feedback swell with his eyes rolled back in his head, footwear, hats, and plastic cups filled the air. It was brilliant. The meatheads could barely contain themselves.
The second time I saw them I got to meet Buzz outside the venue. He was just standing there, as the line filed into the building. No one was even paying him any attention, so my buddy and I went up to him and asked if they could play something for us. He said, "sure, what do you wanna hear?" I said, anything off of Bullhead would be awesome. He said, "no problem...we'll make it a surprise! At least I know the band'll be surprised when I tell 'em." They came out and played Boris, then Your Blessened. I about shat myself. I believe that was the Stoner Witch tour. Don't know how many times I have actually seen them, has to be 15 or more. The Melvins and Clutch are my all-time favorites.
Quote from: Tobias on October 02, 2009, 01:23:36 PM
Melvins 20th Anniversay show in Olympia with Mudhoney & Fitz of Depression. Neumos November 2005 with Jello Biafra. Showbox 2008 on the Nude tour. Both 25th Anniversary shows with Green River.
I think I know you new guy. You lived out in mccleary/elma area?
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Quote from: EmDee on September 27, 2009, 10:26:58 AMLollapalooza jocks there for Primus
being a long time Primus fan i resent that comment. i'm no Lollapalooza jock. whatever the fuck that is? all the Lollapaloser's i knew in high school were not Primus fans at all.
sorry, i was at the show as a primus fan, so i'm not painting all primus fans as jocks. it was post them headlining lollapalooza that year, so it seemed like there was a huge jump in those types coming to see them than before. sorry again, not trying to be a prick...
nah, it's cool. i'm sure they did see an increase in non-normal primus fans(if you can call a primus fan normal) after lollapalooza. i actually didn't see primus until '99 even though i've been a fan since '90. i don't know why it took me so long to see them.
The show in Detroit for that tour was awesome, in a hideous way. There was an astoundingly high Harpos (Detroiters will get the reference)/jock/meathead contingent that I was really shocked to see. It was sometime after Primus got a little wider notoriety, and the above "fans" were just not ready for the Melvins. They were booed horribly, people were throwing shoes, it was monstrous. In response, the Melvins played "Honeybucket" pretty early in the set, got them going, then slammed on the brakes with one of their patented feedback free-for-alls. Buzz stood there at attention letting the feedback swell with his eyes rolled back in his head, footwear, hats, and plastic cups filled the air. It was brilliant. The meatheads could barely contain themselves.
that story right there is one of the many reasons Melvins are my favorite band. I love the fact that they will do shit like that and don't give a fuck if anyone is annoyed or booing them
Quote from: PrickHonky on October 03, 2009, 10:15:41 AMthat story right there is one of the many reasons Melvins are my favorite band. I love the fact that they will do shit like that and don't give a fuck if anyone is annoyed or booing them
totally. i remember the second time i saw the melvins was on ozzfest '98 in Akron, OH. when they came on they played the beginning to night goat(if i remember which song correctly) for almost 10 minutes before finishing the song, inciting many boos in the process. i also remember buzz making fun of all the bands saying things like "we'd like to thank ozzy for bringing us out", "who wants to hear some ozzy!", and shit like that. he called them the 'robotic ozzfest announcements' or something like that.
they opened for Primus at the State Theatre in Detroit. First of two nights i believe. I ended up throwing a shoe at primus and it hit his bass. Les stopped the show and was talking shit about me - all pissed.
i was young and ignorant.
but i remember not being into Melvins that night. i think they fucked around most of the time trying to piss off the crowd.
Quote from: Armofinfant on October 04, 2009, 09:26:52 PMI ended up throwing a shoe at primus and it hit his bass. Les stopped the show and was talking shit about me - all pissed.
so you have "small & insignificant genitalia"?
sorry, this is common quote from Les when berating people that throw shit on stage or at him. i've seen les around 20 times & i've heard this rant every time it happens. i agree with him theory about throwing shit on stage. but, there's been a couple times he's completely stopped songs just to bitch about & then never finished the song which pissed me off. you would think after all these years he would realize it's going to happen no matter how times he tells someone the have a small penis.
Quote from: sanpablobay on October 05, 2009, 12:18:07 AM
Quote from: Armofinfant on October 04, 2009, 09:26:52 PMI ended up throwing a shoe at primus and it hit his bass. Les stopped the show and was talking shit about me - all pissed.
so you have "small & insignificant genitalia"?
sorry, this is common quote from Les when berating people that throw shit on stage or at him. i've seen les around 20 times & i've heard this rant every time it happens. i agree with him theory about throwing shit on stage. but, there's been a couple times he's completely stopped songs just to bitch about & then never finished the song which pissed me off. you would think after all these years he would realize it's going to happen no matter how times he tells someone the have a small penis.
holy shit yeah, he said something like my brain and my penis were the same size as a peanut. i was surrounded by die hard fans and i just got the fuck out of there in case he stormed off the stage.
1984 ('85 ?) at the Kent Commons with Subvert, Nisqually Podunk Nightmare, Diddly Squat, and Social Wart. I was pretty much a hardcore punk purist until I saw them live. Of course like the rest of us "that show changed my musical life" We here in the Seattle area were lucky to have them early on when there was still a fast edge to them. I couldn't even guess the ammount of times I saw them live before they moved to Berkley, they used to be on every good punk rock bill that happened up here it seemed.
I also do not have photographic evidence and do not give a fuck if any of you believe me. I do not need to prove anything to any of you.
Quote from: moderndayviking on October 05, 2009, 01:47:41 PM
1984 ('85 ?) at the Kent Commons with Subvert, Nisqually Podunk Nightmare, Diddly Squat, and Social Wart. I was pretty much a hardcore punk purist until I saw them live. Of course like the rest of us "that show changed my musical life" We here in the Seattle area were lucky to have them early on when there was still a fast edge to them. I couldn't even guess the ammount of times I saw them live before they moved to Berkley, they used to be on every good punk rock bill that happened up here it seemed.
I also do not have photographic eveidence and do not give a fuck if any of you believe me. I do not need to prove anything to any of you.
:lol:
Did you see Metal Church play as well? That would have been great to see the early shows.
Oh yes. Metal Church were another local band that almost over played here. They were fun. I do not think I ever saw a Metal Church / Melvins show though.....
Quote from: moderndayviking on October 05, 2009, 03:41:44 PM
Oh yes. Metal Church were another local band that almost over played here. They were fun. I do not think I ever saw a Metal Church / Melvins show though.....
I remember reading something in one of the liner notes(can't remember which album), where Buzz is talking about Kurt Vanderhoof and is sorta dogging on him for being a homo and playing in Metal Church
Quote from: blacksanta on October 02, 2009, 07:34:26 PM
10.8.96 An Evening with the Melvins 3-set extravaganza at La Luna, Portland Oregon. I got into em about 94, and by 96 I was absolutely certain that this was my favorite band of all-time (big thanks to the rocket article where the Melvins reviewed their own records, it was a great discography that helped me out in the days before the interbutts). I was 15, sophomore. Took a girl. Mom dropped us off and picked us up :lol: Good times
I have this show on dvd I think. Buzz has some stripped pants on and his playing bass in the beginning while Mark D plays guitar.
Quote from: nothintothenotice on October 03, 2009, 09:36:59 AM
Quote from: Tobias on October 02, 2009, 01:23:36 PM
Melvins 20th Anniversay show in Olympia with Mudhoney & Fitz of Depression. Neumos November 2005 with Jello Biafra. Showbox 2008 on the Nude tour. Both 25th Anniversary shows with Green River.
I think I know you new guy. You lived out in mccleary/elma area?
Yea I used to live up there. Been living in Seattle since fall 2005. How do you know me?
Quote from: Tobias on October 05, 2009, 05:14:45 PM
Quote from: blacksanta on October 02, 2009, 07:34:26 PM
10.8.96 An Evening with the Melvins 3-set extravaganza at La Luna, Portland Oregon. I got into em about 94, and by 96 I was absolutely certain that this was my favorite band of all-time (big thanks to the rocket article where the Melvins reviewed their own records, it was a great discography that helped me out in the days before the interbutts). I was 15, sophomore. Took a girl. Mom dropped us off and picked us up :lol: Good times
I have this show on dvd I think. Buzz has some stripped pants on and his playing bass in the beginning while Mark D plays guitar.
That is a show I would love to see.
Quote from: PrickHonky on October 05, 2009, 05:26:44 PM
Quote from: Tobias on October 05, 2009, 05:14:45 PM
Quote from: blacksanta on October 02, 2009, 07:34:26 PM
10.8.96 An Evening with the Melvins 3-set extravaganza at La Luna, Portland Oregon. I got into em about 94, and by 96 I was absolutely certain that this was my favorite band of all-time (big thanks to the rocket article where the Melvins reviewed their own records, it was a great discography that helped me out in the days before the interbutts). I was 15, sophomore. Took a girl. Mom dropped us off and picked us up :lol: Good times
I have this show on dvd I think. Buzz has some stripped pants on and his playing bass in the beginning while Mark D plays guitar.
That is a show I would love to see.
I would love to see it again as well. That's like.....really special to me.
The three set tour was indeed amazing.
Quote from: Tobias on October 05, 2009, 05:16:14 PM
Quote from: nothintothenotice on October 03, 2009, 09:36:59 AM
Quote from: Tobias on October 02, 2009, 01:23:36 PM
Melvins 20th Anniversay show in Olympia with Mudhoney & Fitz of Depression. Neumos November 2005 with Jello Biafra. Showbox 2008 on the Nude tour. Both 25th Anniversary shows with Green River.
I think I know you new guy. You lived out in mccleary/elma area?
Yea I used to live up there. Been living in Seattle since fall 2005. How do you know me?
We smell the Grays Harbor area a mile away.
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on October 05, 2009, 05:56:25 PM
The three set tour was indeed amazing.
when was the 3 set tour?? The 2 set tour with Kevin and DSS is amazing as well.
1996, I think? 97?
Yeah, '96. "An evening with the Melvins." Stag tour. Set one Buzz and Mark switched instruments and did a short experimental set. Set two began with At the Stake but was played quietly. It was a quiet poppy set. Ended with Dale doing Cottonmouth by himeslf. Set 3 was heavy as fuck Melvins.
Quote from: moderndayviking on October 05, 2009, 01:47:41 PM
1984 ('85 ?) at the Kent Commons with Subvert, Nisqually Podunk Nightmare, Diddly Squat, and Social Wart. I was pretty much a hardcore punk purist until I saw them live. Of course like the rest of us "that show changed my musical life" We here in the Seattle area were lucky to have them early on when there was still a fast edge to them. I couldn't even guess the ammount of times I saw them live before they moved to Berkley, they used to be on every good punk rock bill that happened up here it seemed.
I also do not have photographic eveidence and do not give a fuck if any of you believe me. I do not need to prove anything to any of you.
ever heard of date rape(the band)?
Quote from: blacksanta on October 05, 2009, 07:59:59 PM
Yeah, '96. "An evening with the Melvins." Stag tour. Set one Buzz and Mark switched instruments and did a short experimental set. Set two began with At the Stake but was played quietly. It was a quiet poppy set. Ended with Dale doing Cottonmouth by himeslf. Set 3 was heavy as fuck Melvins.
I saw that tour in Detroit. The sweet thing was that they played in a club that has two halls on two floors; upstairs is the larger hall, downstairs is the bar. The Melvins played the bar, and the Meatmen were playing in the hall. I had tickets to both, so just went back and forth between the two shows. I think the Meatmen show was so sparsely attended that they wound up opening the doors to everyone at the Melvins show, so it turned out I bought two tickets for nothing. Either way, I got to see both bands in the same building but on different bills.
[/quote]ever heard of date rape(the band)?
[/quote]
Yes, and I remember thinking that they got a lot of attention due to their name. I never thought they were that good.
Quote from: PrickHonky on October 05, 2009, 03:52:56 PM
Quote from: moderndayviking on October 05, 2009, 03:41:44 PM
Oh yes. Metal Church were another local band that almost over played here. They were fun. I do not think I ever saw a Metal Church / Melvins show though.....
I remember reading something in one of the liner notes(can't remember which album), where Buzz is talking about Kurt Vanderhoof and is sorta dogging on him for being a homo and playing in Metal Church
Vanderhoof was kind of a geek. I remember being in Bubbles record store in Kent, WA and Vanderhoof walked in. I was friends with the guy behind the counter and he introduced me and a friend to him. The very first thing he said was "Do you guys want an autograph?" That stuck with me as very "rock starrish" It is one thing to be asked for an autograph, but to volunteer one?
Quote from: christco on October 06, 2009, 01:22:34 PM
Quote from: blacksanta on October 05, 2009, 07:59:59 PM
Yeah, '96. "An evening with the Melvins." Stag tour. Set one Buzz and Mark switched instruments and did a short experimental set. Set two began with At the Stake but was played quietly. It was a quiet poppy set. Ended with Dale doing Cottonmouth by himeslf. Set 3 was heavy as fuck Melvins.
I saw that tour in Detroit. The sweet thing was that they played in a club that has two halls on two floors; upstairs is the larger hall, downstairs is the bar. The Melvins played the bar, and the Meatmen were playing in the hall. I had tickets to both, so just went back and forth between the two shows. I think the Meatmen show was so sparsely attended that they wound up opening the doors to everyone at the Melvins show, so it turned out I bought two tickets for nothing. Either way, I got to see both bands in the same building but on different bills.
i was there too. in Detroit i didn't go upstairs though. i wonder how many shows weve both attended.
off topic:
christco , do you remember seeing that one guy at all similar shows whom had like a shaved head with two long pig tail braids down each side of his head and was like Marilyn manson ish? kinda shorter heavy set? how bout the pop eye dude?
Quote from: moderndayviking on October 07, 2009, 01:43:52 PM
ever heard of date rape(the band)?
[/quote]
Yes, and I remember thinking that they got a lot of attention due to their name. I never thought they were that good.
[/quote]they weren't so hot. i roadied for them when they lived here.
Quote from: FART LIPS on October 07, 2009, 03:42:28 PM
Quote from: moderndayviking on October 07, 2009, 01:43:52 PM
ever heard of date rape(the band)?
Yes, and I remember thinking that they got a lot of attention due to their name. I never thought they were that good.
[/quote]they weren't so hot. i roadied for them when they lived here.
[/quote]
I remember the guys being somewhat cool, but I was definitely not into the music at all.
Quote from: Armofinfant on October 07, 2009, 01:50:17 PM
Quote from: christco on October 06, 2009, 01:22:34 PM
Quote from: blacksanta on October 05, 2009, 07:59:59 PM
Yeah, '96. "An evening with the Melvins." Stag tour. Set one Buzz and Mark switched instruments and did a short experimental set. Set two began with At the Stake but was played quietly. It was a quiet poppy set. Ended with Dale doing Cottonmouth by himeslf. Set 3 was heavy as fuck Melvins.
I saw that tour in Detroit. The sweet thing was that they played in a club that has two halls on two floors; upstairs is the larger hall, downstairs is the bar. The Melvins played the bar, and the Meatmen were playing in the hall. I had tickets to both, so just went back and forth between the two shows. I think the Meatmen show was so sparsely attended that they wound up opening the doors to everyone at the Melvins show, so it turned out I bought two tickets for nothing. Either way, I got to see both bands in the same building but on different bills.
i was there too. in Detroit i didn't go upstairs though. i wonder how many shows weve both attended.
off topic:
christco , do you remember seeing that one guy at all similar shows whom had like a shaved head with two long pig tail braids down each side of his head and was like Marilyn manson ish? kinda shorter heavy set? how bout the pop eye dude?
In Detroit, you always see the same people at all of the shows. You and I are probably removed by about 4 friends. I don't remember the guys you are talking about, but do you remember Mark, he was a big tall black dude with a forked goatee, who went to practically
every show I went to from 1990 until probably 1998. We eventually became friends after years of seeing one another about 5 times a month at various bars and shows.
That same kind of thing happens to me in Seattle with a dude named Javier who's at damn near every show I go to. A while back I went and said hi to him and mentioned that he's at all the shows I go to. He was a total dick and said some self righteous thing about how he was at all the GOOD shows I go to. Not true either, since some of the best shows I've been to he was definitely absent from...
At The Stone in SF, early 1989 with Poison Idea.
Yeah, I'm old.
I must be one of the more recent converts. I didn't start listening to the Melvins until 2003 and my first show was at the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis, September 2006. Great, great fucking show.Does anyone know the exact point at which the band started wearing gowns/dresses/muumuus on stage? Has Buzz ever spoken about that? That had to be around the time Rutmanis joined the band right? Not that it's that important, but I'm kind of curious.
Quote from: joel on October 13, 2009, 08:31:22 AM
I must be one of the more recent converts. I didn't start listening to the Melvins until 2003 and my first show was at the Fine Line Music Cafe in Minneapolis, September 2006. Great, great fucking show.Does anyone know the exact point at which the band started wearing gowns/dresses/muumuus on stage? Has Buzz ever spoken about that? That had to be around the time Rutmanis joined the band right? Not that it's that important, but I'm kind of curious.
The first time that I ever personally saw that was when they opened for Tomahawk on the
Mit Gas tour, so that would have been, what, 2003? Rutmanis was on the left with a giant "F" on his chest, Buzz on the right with a giant "U." Loved it. I'm pretty positive that was the beginning of it, because I had seen them pretty much once a year at least for the prior 10 years and that was the first time I saw the robes.
Quote from: joel on October 13, 2009, 08:31:22 AM
.Does anyone know the exact point at which the band started wearing gowns/dresses/muumuus on stage? Has Buzz ever spoken about that? That had to be around the time Rutmanis joined the band right? Not that it's that important, but I'm kind of curious.
I think they began with the mumus around 99, maybe 2000.
Quote from: christco on October 07, 2009, 10:15:42 PM
In Detroit, you always see the same people at all of the shows. You and I are probably removed by about 4 friends.
can you say "dinosaur man"? remember him? older guy. short, with a beard and longer hair. wore a green army jacket with a rubber dinosaur mounted on the shoulder.
how about this guy: short, billy goat goatee. stocky and kinda homely but had the most knock-out gothish girlfriend I have ever seen. this chick was HOT. long redish hair, glasses, and always had on some gothy-type sexy outfit with like striped nylons and knee-high boots. the guy was always really friendly. always said hi to me at all the shows from recognizing me. haven't seen him (or her) at the last few I've been to. but I have always commended him on his smokin 18 year old looking girlfriend and his willingness to go face first into the pit.
oh and by the way... put me down for 5 friends out motown-style at best.
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on October 13, 2009, 11:16:48 AM
Quote from: joel on October 13, 2009, 08:31:22 AM
.Does anyone know the exact point at which the band started wearing gowns/dresses/muumuus on stage? Has Buzz ever spoken about that? That had to be around the time Rutmanis joined the band right? Not that it's that important, but I'm kind of curious.
I think they began with the mumus around 99, maybe 2000.
Yep, definetly arround the Trilogy era is when I noticed the tunics.
Quote from: nickoctane on October 13, 2009, 11:28:28 AM
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on October 13, 2009, 11:16:48 AM
Quote from: joel on October 13, 2009, 08:31:22 AM
.Does anyone know the exact point at which the band started wearing gowns/dresses/muumuus on stage? Has Buzz ever spoken about that? That had to be around the time Rutmanis joined the band right? Not that it's that important, but I'm kind of curious.
I think they began with the mumus around 99, maybe 2000.
Yep, definetly arround the Trilogy era is when I noticed the tunics.
I have a live recording of them in New York from 2000, and while talking to the audience, Buzz mentions "we're wearing mumus tonight, and every night this year because that's what we promised ourselves we would do."
Tacoma. I think it was '87 or '88. They opened for Killdozer. I wish I could remember more of the show. My friends and I sneaked in several bottles of malt liquor in our baggy pants (serving a purely functional purpose here, incidentally; this was before either of these items were widely popularized by Negroes and skateboarders; or perhaps it wasn't). I do recall the ride back to Seatown in my buddy's '74 Impala. There was a lot of talk of how Killdozer, whom we'd journeyed to see, were "blown off the stage" by the Melvins. My younger self tossed off comparisons to Zeppelin's first tour opening for Vanilla Fudge before I tossed my tacos out of the window and fell asleep.
Phoenix 07 on their Nude With Boots tour, with Big Business. Newbie.
Quote from: WhiteBeltJones on October 13, 2009, 10:12:27 PM
Tacoma. I think it was '87 or '88. They opened for Killdozer. I wish I could remember more of the show. My friends and I sneaked in several bottles of malt liquor in our baggy pants (serving a purely functional purpose here, incidentally; this was before either of these items were widely popularized by Negroes and skateboarders; or perhaps it wasn't). I do recall the ride back to Seatown in my buddy's '74 Impala. There was a lot of talk of how Killdozer, whom we'd journeyed to see, were "blown off the stage" by the Melvins. My younger self tossed off comparisons to Zeppelin's first tour opening for Vanilla Fudge before I tossed my tacos out of the window and fell asleep.
I love reading this. Tell me this, do you still actively listen to the Melvins/weekly/daily/whatever ?
Quote from: Razor on October 15, 2009, 02:37:54 AM
Quote from: WhiteBeltJones on October 13, 2009, 10:12:27 PM
Tacoma. I think it was '87 or '88. They opened for Killdozer. I wish I could remember more of the show. My friends and I sneaked in several bottles of malt liquor in our baggy pants (serving a purely functional purpose here, incidentally; this was before either of these items were widely popularized by Negroes and skateboarders; or perhaps it wasn't). I do recall the ride back to Seatown in my buddy's '74 Impala. There was a lot of talk of how Killdozer, whom we'd journeyed to see, were "blown off the stage" by the Melvins. My younger self tossed off comparisons to Zeppelin's first tour opening for Vanilla Fudge before I tossed my tacos out of the window and fell asleep.
I love reading this. Tell me this, do you still actively listen to the Melvins/weekly/daily/whatever ?
I don't believe his story.
No one would EVER throw away tacos, especially after a concert and especially after malt liquor.
Quote from: dead mike on October 15, 2009, 07:42:25 PM
Quote from: Razor on October 15, 2009, 02:37:54 AM
Quote from: WhiteBeltJones on October 13, 2009, 10:12:27 PM
Tacoma. I think it was '87 or '88. They opened for Killdozer. I wish I could remember more of the show. My friends and I sneaked in several bottles of malt liquor in our baggy pants (serving a purely functional purpose here, incidentally; this was before either of these items were widely popularized by Negroes and skateboarders; or perhaps it wasn't). I do recall the ride back to Seatown in my buddy's '74 Impala. There was a lot of talk of how Killdozer, whom we'd journeyed to see, were "blown off the stage" by the Melvins. My younger self tossed off comparisons to Zeppelin's first tour opening for Vanilla Fudge before I tossed my tacos out of the window and fell asleep.
I love reading this. Tell me this, do you still actively listen to the Melvins/weekly/daily/whatever ?
I don't believe his story.
No one would EVER throw away tacos, especially after a concert and especially after malt liquor.
so true.
I have a live recording of them in NYC 2000 and Buzz mentions that it is the first night they are wearing the mumus because they "promised themselves that's what they would do"
Atlanta august 17th 08 at the drunken unicorn, met buzz and jared before, loved their music but holy fuck i had no ideas how awesome it would be
Quote from: dead mike on October 15, 2009, 05:42:25 PM
>>No one would EVER throw away tacos, especially after a concert and especially after malt liquor.
so true.
Perhaps you would be more credulous if you could repeat the experiment. Imagine a rushed dining experience at Taco Time, followed by a couple of lukewarm Red Bull torpedoes (the 40-O's, not the cocktail mixer for homosexuals). Then stand next to Buzz's amps for a short but brutal set, which is itself only a prelude to Killdozer's dirges about hamburgers. Come to think of it, it must have been the mixture of fast foods that provoked the reaction. Mom warned me...
Can't believe I forgot this! Drove up to St. Louis to see them with Gwar at Mississippi nights! I believe it was summer/fall 1989 Ozma tour. They cancelled!!!! Wonder what happened. Gwar was great! Me and buds had early am breakfast at Denny's and we were all covered in gwar red and blue blood. The stares we got! :lol:
Quote from: plucky on November 13, 2009, 09:36:09 AM
Can't believe I forgot this! Drove up to St. Louis to see them with Gwar at Mississippi nights! I believe it was summer/fall 1989 Ozma tour. They cancelled!!!! Wonder what happened. Gwar was great! Me and buds had early am breakfast at Denny's and we were all covered in gwar red and blue blood. The stares we got! :lol:
For some reason I doubt this one. I hate to be like this but I remember the Gwar/Melvins tour being in the early to mid-90's and it was with Mark on bass (Joe? I party....) Definitely NOT Lori...
And just to toot my own horn it looks like no one can beat '85 ...........
My friend reminded me of this the other day. I remember going for Gwar, I was like, "are you sure",
and he insisted we drove up for gwar/melvins. Maybe, I have the year wrong. Could have been mid 90's as you say. :)
Saw the Cramps at Mississippi nights! That's another story! Halfway to St. Louis, I started having car trouble, it didn't break down, it just didn't want to go. I had to be at work at 6:45 the next morning. There were 3 of us, 2 voted go to the show! We made it there and back and I wasn't late for work!
Quote from: queenbzzoofcourse on September 27, 2009, 09:29:55 AM
Can't remember the year. Mark D. was playing bass. It was Stoner Witch Tour I believe. I'm gonna guess 1994. Memphis, TN the New Daisy Theater
I was at that show! Also my first. It doesn't show up on Setlist.fm or the tour archive here! I think it was spring or summer of that year.
L7, '94. At the Club Rio, Tempe, Arizona. Johnny Depp walked in, too. But I missed it.
Oh yeah! Life altering event! On stage. Between Wool and L7. 8)
40 Watt in Athens Ga opening for folk implosion. or maybe it was a double bill?
i went to see the Melvins. met skinny Buzz outside the record shop with Dale in it with pink hair
cool day
Quote from: borislikesitall on February 07, 2015, 06:06:11 PM
40 Watt in Athens Ga opening for folk implosion. or maybe it was a double bill?
i went to see the Melvins. met skinny Buzz outside the record shop with Dale in it with pink hair
cool day
What year? They had Folk Implosion opening for them when I saw them in '01.
As far as I know, Folk Implosion never toured in the 90's. That lineup was Lou Barlow with mercenaries, instead of his partner, Jon. From the original run.
Skinny Buzz would be about that time, too.
This one.
A massive Larry (part 5) and Buzz without Guitar on Hag Me (part 6) -
(the guy with the masses of hair nodding away to Larry in the bottom left is me, and Barbara is the blonde in front who drove me there and back from Charlotte, gawd bless her. It is fucking weird to see yourself in a vid from that long ago. Thanks Crushr for making that happen!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjFvmdjhN5Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVuQ0iNX2L8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDEJHj7DEhQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUHY1n6LFfI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aE213rYroWU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqoPSWQhXe4
Quote from: meezer on February 07, 2015, 06:20:38 PM
Quote from: borislikesitall on February 07, 2015, 06:06:11 PM
40 Watt in Athens Ga opening for folk implosion. or maybe it was a double bill?
i went to see the Melvins. met skinny Buzz outside the record shop with Dale in it with pink hair
cool day
What year? They had Folk Implosion opening for them when I saw them in '01.
As far as I know, Folk Implosion never toured in the 90's. That lineup was Lou Barlow with mercenaries, instead of his partner, Jon. From the original run.
Skinny Buzz would be about that time, too.
yep. 01. maybe april or may. i remember it was a warm spring day.
met Lou too that day but i think he was on bad drugs or some such. very jumpy nervous guy. :lol:
saw a lot of favorite bands for the first time that year.
Quote from: borislikesitall on February 07, 2015, 08:12:25 PM
Quote from: meezer on February 07, 2015, 06:20:38 PM
Quote from: borislikesitall on February 07, 2015, 06:06:11 PM
40 Watt in Athens Ga opening for folk implosion. or maybe it was a double bill?
i went to see the Melvins. met skinny Buzz outside the record shop with Dale in it with pink hair
cool day
What year? They had Folk Implosion opening for them when I saw them in '01.
As far as I know, Folk Implosion never toured in the 90's. That lineup was Lou Barlow with mercenaries, instead of his partner, Jon. From the original run.
Skinny Buzz would be about that time, too.
yep. 01. maybe april or may. i remember it was a warm spring day.
met Lou too that day but i think he was on bad drugs or some such. very jumpy nervous guy. :lol:
saw a lot of favorite bands for the first time that year.
:lol: It's a Dinosaur Jr thing. Painfully awkward. Maybe drugs, too! :toke:
Free show at Amoeba Hollywood 2002.
I stopped following the band for a few years and then re-up'd around the release of HAT. I bought the crybaby at that gig and got it signed. I had no clue who Kevin was at this time :facepalm:
I was bummed that Mark was out.
july 7, 2003 - rote fabrik zürich, switzerland with tomahawk.
03/07/2001. line up with Kevin and DSS on second guitar. Crover blew my mind on the Eye Flys drum intro
July 15, 1999 at the Rave in Milwaukee with Cosmic Psychos opening.
2003 with Tomahawk and Dalek in Memphis. Or was it the Trio Convulsant that year?
Edit - I see Buddy Holiday saw them in Zurich with Tomahawk. So Trevor Dunn's trio must have been 2004.
May 16, 1987 @ Crescent Ballroom, Tacoma Washington opening for Painted Willie, Poison Idea and D.R.I.
Have been a fan ever since.
December 5 2014 at the Cariola Theater in Santiago de Chile. The show was on friday and my eardrums came back to their normal condition on sunday, really fucking loud (specially considering that I was in the first row right in front of Buzz).
Indianapolis, September 2009. I was late to the Melvins party :/
Wow, that hag me w/o guitar is life changing
Quote from: homeless_dad on February 08, 2015, 07:19:20 PM
Wow, that hag me w/o guitar is life changing
I wish they would do this with the Biz boys. Jared's bass tone would be crushing plus the two drums.
Cleveland Ohio grog shop '08. So amazing!
July 3rd 2002 at First Avenue in Minneapolis.....HOSTILE AMBIENT TAKEOVER!
Quote from: dwr budr on February 09, 2015, 08:55:46 AM
July 3rd 2002 at First Avenue in Minneapolis.....HOSTILE AMBIENT TAKEOVER!
I was physically removed from this show because I started jumping up and down with happiness when they started playing YOA. I wasn't drunk, nor was I slamming into people, just jumping. That was when the security staff at First Ave was super shady and looking to fuck with anyone. It sucked. At least it was the last song of the set but being dragged out in a headlock while hearing it was upsetting. Once they got me outside the door guy actually said "Oh hey I want in on this!" so the handed me off to him and I was thrown on the sidewalk in a sleeper hold and was told to just get up and walk away. So I did. Right down to the cop shop on 3rd St and filed a police report. I was told that that shit happens all the time and funny enough a few months later they fired pretty much the entire security staff and hired a new friendlier staff. Fucking assholes. I loved First Ave up until that point. After that I get twitchy when I go there.
Later that night I was talked into robo tripping for the first time. That's a whole other story but that was quite the night!
My first time was 94? They opened for NIN. That day I had bought the Your Choice series cd and my friends and I were listening to it before the show and talking about how awesome it would be to see them. The shows opener was Pop Will Eat Itself for which we were fans of at the time but when we showed up there was Melvins merch. I was so stupid back then, I asked a random security guy if the Melvins were playing, he looks at the merch and looks at me like an idiot and was like "Uh yeah, I guess they are.". Best surprise EVA! believe it or not but the crowed was really good to them too! Haven't missed a tour since.
Mine would've been September 06 at the Fine Line. First Big Melvins tour I think. It was totally excellent. In fact, in a lot of ways I lament how these guys will only play Grumpy's when they're in Minneapolis. I love Grumpy's and the history Haze has with noise rock, but that place isn't really meant to be a venue. A part of me would do backflips if they played the Triple Rock or the Turf Club or something.
Quote from: joelk on February 09, 2015, 12:58:50 PM
Mine would've been September 06 at the Fine Line. First Big Melvins tour I think. It was totally excellent. In fact, in a lot of ways I lament how these guys will only play Grumpy's when they're in Minneapolis. I love Grumpy's and the history Haze has with noise rock, but that place isn't really meant to be a venue. A part of me would do backflips if they played the Triple Rock or the Turf Club or something.
I'm totally with you on this one. I would love to see them at the Triple Rock because that place has the best sound and overall set up for an intimate and very loud show. I do love seeing them at Grumpy's though. There's something to be said when your favorite drummers cymbal is literally inches from my face. With that being said, I hate it when they play in the parking lot or if it's an AmRep "Bash". 1. the sound fucking sucks outside 2. If the Melvins are playing then that means we get a shorter set than normal. I think it's cool that they are willing to play first and give extra time to some of the other bands, don't get me wrong I love the Bash's but I wish they would at least play somewhere else too so we get a whole set. When they first started doing the Grumpy shows they were also playing at another venue as well. I moved away for five years came back and the first show I see back here was NWB tour and it was at Grumpy's and it was awesome but it was the only place they played. I did think it was strange that they weren't playing anywhere else. Now that it seems it is the only place they'll play here I'm fine with an indoor Melvins show but I'm not cool with a fucking 30 minute set outside at noon(actually I'm cool with noon, I'm old so the earlier the better for me). I wish on those occasions they could do two shows or something. One short set at Grumpy's and then a real set at any fucking venue in town! Shit even a full set the day before or after a Bash inside or outside at Grumpy's again. I don't like getting the Melvins blue balls.
My first visit to Grumpys was the Bash in the parking lot and I didn't mind it. I don't have the experience of seeing them inside to compare it with. I did see Buzz' b-day party there and the acoustic show was great. I just love the whole venue/bar/food/beer.
July 22, 1990, Hollywood Live, Hollywood CA.
http://www.themelvins.net/wiki/index.php?title=July_22,_1990
From that moment forward all other music receded into "everything else" as I drank deep from the chalice.
Thee Headcoats and Mudhoney were good too.
2009 at The Meridian (now closed) in Houston. Big biz lineup, but no opener so Buzz and Dale opened as a two piece playing old material such as oven and newer material like suicide in progress (new at the time). They burst my ear drums as a two piece then made me deaf for 3 days after big biz joined them. Met dale at the start of the show talking to Brian, I was so star struck I about shit myself. I told dale I chose to go to that concert for my birthday so at the end of the show he pointed at me with his drum stick and handed it to me in front of the audience. Such a great memory
1991 at Graceland in Vancouver, BC. Opening band was Facepuller.
The one thing that stands out in my mind was Buzz coming on stage
and saying "shut up faggots" before they even played a single note.
2007, Dallas Texas, Granada Theater.
I still have a lot of Questions about that show..
Quote from: Satchel Paige on February 14, 2015, 11:11:27 PM
2007, Dallas Texas, Granada Theater.
I still have a lot of Questions about that show..
:lol: Now I have some questions about this post! What the hell happened?
I remember Buzz looking irritated to say the least, always scanning the crowd with disappointment. He left the stage and Dale, Jared, and Coady stayed on and jammed. They whistled 'roadbull' and someone was whistling for something out of key and I can only suppose they were trying to get Buzz back on stage.... Or Toshi for that matter...but nobody came and they left. I was constantly going from the stage back where my cousin was sitting so all I could think was somebody may have flipped buzz off or threw something...
2nd question: didn't the Melvin's play a Beatles tune this show?
3rd question: in between BB and Melvs some videogame lookin movie was being played?
I could go on...
Quote from: Satchel Paige on February 15, 2015, 08:07:22 PM
I remember Buzz looking irritated to say the least, always scanning the crowd with disappointment. He left the stage and Dale, Jared, and Coady stayed on and jammed. They whistled 'roadbull' and someone was whistling for something out of key and I can only suppose they were trying to get Buzz back on stage.... Or Toshi for that matter...but nobody came and they left. I was constantly going from the stage back where my cousin was sitting so all I could think was somebody may have flipped buzz off or threw something...
2nd question: didn't the Melvin's play a Beatles tune this show?
mcCartney's 'Let Me Roll It'
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3rd question: in between BB and Melvs some videogame lookin movie was being played?
The movie was 'A Purge of Dissidents' with art by Dalek.
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I could go on...
72% sure these answers are correct.
Let me roll it was being played in 07? Could've been...
Anyway to get ahold of this purge?
It wasn't Let me Roll it, it was I wanna hold your hand.
They've never played Let me roll it with the Biz boys
Were you in Texas at that time, Mr Paige? That was my third show.
Quote from: Peebot on February 10, 2015, 01:14:13 PM
July 22, 1990, Hollywood Live, Hollywood CA.
http://www.themelvins.net/wiki/index.php?title=July_22,_1990
From that moment forward all other music receded into "everything else" as I drank deep from the chalice.
Thee Headcoats and Mudhoney were good too.
I wonder how awkward it was for Matt Lukin & Buzz backstage?
Quote from: DC on February 15, 2015, 08:41:45 PM
It wasn't Let me Roll it, it was I wanna hold your hand.
They've never played Let me roll it with the Biz boys
Were you in Texas at that time, Mr Paige? That was my third show.
I thought it was a Beatles song...
Anywho, yeah that was my first ever Melvin's show. I don't think they played the Granada since...
Fresno. Last year. I'm young, I know.
Overall it was very fun. I have a feeling The Melvins themselves didn't enjoy the show though. It was in the middle of nowhere and drunk idiots thought they owned the stage.
1999 in Cleveland with the Cosmic Psychos. I remember buying a two heading Melvins babydoll at the show...and since lost it, oh well.
Love the cosmic psychos, that was the only time ive seen them...
Ipecac Geek Show Tour December 2003:
Tomahawk
Melvins
Fantomas
Jay Katz/Jamie Leonarder (Mu Mesons)
Mine was in 20??.
Basically in other words... i haven't.
Electric Lounge, Austin, June 13, 1995:
https://youtu.be/jFeBNIIyZLE
Nice.
My first time was the Hold It In tour in June 2015(?) at the Korova in San Antonio, TX. Pinkus was on bass.
I arrived at the venue about 3 hours early, first one there, and the band was leaving the venue and strolling down the sidewalk with two other dudes. No one else was around. I stalked them (hehe) and took a pic of them from behind. I was too scared to approach/bother them. Dale was carrying a water bottle and was keeping himself hydrated.
That pic is the best souvenir ever, even if I can barely identify them from the back and them being about ten feet in front of me.
Quote from: Topaz on February 06, 2018, 10:21:31 AM
My first time was the Hold It In tour in June 2015(?) at the Korova in San Antonio, TX. Pinkus was on bass.
I arrived at the venue about 3 hours early, first one there, and the band was leaving the venue and strolling down the sidewalk with two other dudes. No one else was around. I stalked them (hehe) and took a pic of them from behind. I was too scared to approach/bother them. Dale was carrying a water bottle and was keeping himself hydrated.
That pic is the best souvenir ever, even if I can barely identify them from the back and them being about ten feet in front of me.
May we see the photo?
September 1996 @ The Toy Tiger (long defunct) Louisville, Kentucky
an awesome show
I cannot remember if I ever posted in this thread and I am too lazy to check.
May 16, 1987 Tacoma, WA - Crescent Ballroom w/ D.R.I., Poison Idea, Painted Willie
Buzz, Dale and Matt were all in Star Trek uniforms. Almost 31 years ago.
Quote from: sadcorps on February 07, 2018, 11:27:23 AM
I cannot remember if I ever posted in this thread and I am too lazy to check.
May 16, 1987 Tacoma, WA - Crescent Ballroom w/ D.R.I., Poison Idea, Painted Willie
Buzz, Dale and Matt were all in Star Trek uniforms. Almost 31 years ago.
Was Lukin wearing a red shirt?
Quote from: (PAUL) on February 07, 2018, 01:00:18 PM
Quote from: sadcorps on February 07, 2018, 11:27:23 AM
I cannot remember if I ever posted in this thread and I am too lazy to check.
May 16, 1987 Tacoma, WA - Crescent Ballroom w/ D.R.I., Poison Idea, Painted Willie
Buzz, Dale and Matt were all in Star Trek uniforms. Almost 31 years ago.
Was Lukin wearing a red shirt?
:lol: How did you know!
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on February 07, 2018, 02:19:55 PM
Quote from: (PAUL) on February 07, 2018, 01:00:18 PM
Quote from: sadcorps on February 07, 2018, 11:27:23 AM
I cannot remember if I ever posted in this thread and I am too lazy to check.
May 16, 1987 Tacoma, WA - Crescent Ballroom w/ D.R.I., Poison Idea, Painted Willie
Buzz, Dale and Matt were all in Star Trek uniforms. Almost 31 years ago.
Was Lukin wearing a red shirt?
:lol: How did you know!
I seem to remember that Buzz was in blue, Matt was in gold and Dale in red? I could be wrong though. That is too deep in the memory banks.
Kevin era.. 2000 or 2001. DSS on second guitar. still the best show I've seen