July 31, 2008 Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre

[GrimReaper]

Who's going to be in Denver?

I'm going to get my things together and hit the road.

[Idlehanz]

Who's going to be in Denver?

I'm going to get my things together and hit the road.

Say hi to Sweet for us.

[M i C H e L L e]

See ya there, Grim!  I'll be heading to the show around 7, look for me by the bar in the back. 

[The Fool]

Are Secret Chiefs 3 supporting at this show?
Would be awesome to see both of them on the same night!!!

...Actually, I'd be happy to see either one of them alone again!

[Idlehanz]

Are Secret Chiefs 3 supporting at this show?
Would be awesome to see both of them on the same night!!!

...Actually, I'd be happy to see either one of them alone again!

They are listed as supporting.  But you probably won't get to see MStR

[M i C H e L L e]

Are Secret Chiefs 3 supporting at this show?
Would be awesome to see both of them on the same night!!!

...Actually, I'd be happy to see either one of them alone again!

They are listed as supporting.  But you probably won't get to see MStR

  I am somewhat disappointed in that, but it's possible that they may still play.  I can only hope. . . 

[Idlehanz]

Are Secret Chiefs 3 supporting at this show?
Would be awesome to see both of them on the same night!!!

...Actually, I'd be happy to see either one of them alone again!

They are listed as supporting.  But you probably won't get to see MStR

  I am somewhat disappointed in that, but it's possible that they may still play.  I can only hope. . . 

Well, don't take my word for granted.......but seeing as SC3 is listed, I don't see there being a 4th band on the bill.

[Lubernaut]

Just got back from this show. Very Melvinsy.  I liked SC3 for the first couple hours, but 5 hours into their set I got a bit bored.

Lesson: When opening for Melvins, keep it relatively short.

Buzz was talking about JarJar a lot and how they hadn't gone to Casa Bonita on this visit.

[Idlehanz]

Melvins=Melvinsy 


so Buzz did some talking?

[Lubernaut]

Melvins=Melvinsy 


so Buzz did some talking?

Not during the show sadly. 

[bUTTHOLEmAN]

Melvins=Melvinsy 


so Buzz did some talking?

Not during the show sadly. 

I want to hear some between song banter.   Thank you for coming Seattle!  This next song goes out to all the cowboys in the audience! *begin song*

[M i C H e L L e]

Oh goodness, where do I begin?

I started the evening drinking ciders at my friends aprtment a few blocks from the venue.  We got there just before 9pm, but the show didn't actually start until 9:30ish.  Very shortly after walking in, I am approached by a man who said he was the Grim Reaper's brother.  I waited in the merch line while he went to get Grim and Bad Ron from the bar, and I met them next.  These are three of the most upstanding, and respectable men I've ever met, except at times I learned just why Bad Ron got that name. 
I spent a few minutes at the merch table talking with Walsby, and I told him that I posted on the Melvins bbs.  He's a hip, hip guy, and I tipped him generously for his troubles.  I bought a few posters, an original Walsby which I'll post a pic of soon, the comic book, Trick & Riddle book, the BB Tour ep, but sadly there were no Grumpy's sets yet.  Brian was even kind enough to hold all that stuff for me until the end of the show. 
Sc3 played first, and played for about an hour.  They were really good, I had never really heard them before, but they seem like a band that could only be really appreciated live. 
Big Biz played a pretty short set, so it seemed.  Played a handful of songs from Waterworks, and a few new ones.  The 'Chug, chug' song sounded really great live, and was probably the highlight of the set.  At that time I had already claimed a nice spot nearly dead center stage, and right in front. Grim, his bro, and Bad Ron promised to protect me and my friend from the crowd, and they did an excellent job of watching out for me.  The stage was really high, came up to my neck, so without them I probably would've been decapitated. 
The intermission between Big Biz and the Melvins didn't last long  I was hoping Buzz would be wearing his Cowgirl mumu, but he had on the solid black one.  They opened with Nude with Boots, and went into Dog Island, Dies Irea, than Civilized Worm (Which was so fuckin great live - Glen!!!).  I sort of lost track after that.  The crowd went into a frenzy during Honey Bucket, and the cover of My Generation was very entertaining.  I can see what everyone meant when they said it was hard to recognize unless you know the lyrics.  Boris blew my fucking mind away.  I can die a very happy woman now after witnessing that song live. 
After the show, we all went to the merch table to get our items, and Ron took a pic of Jared and I, which was a very precious moment.  If he posts the pic, you'll understand why.  We proceeded to stumble up the street to a bar, and ordered a couple of rounds before last call.  The bar was right across the street from the Ramada, where Grim and his crew were staying, and also where the Melvins happened to be staying too.  We finished our drinks, and missed Buzz walking into the hotel by just a few minutes.  We made it up to there hotel room, and were smoking by the window when we saw the rest of the band walking by the pool.  They were greeted with some hoots and hollars, and lots of words of appreciation for putting on such a fine show.  If it wasn't for the Reaper's bro keeping watch at the door moments later, we would've missed Dale walking by towards his room.  I'm sure he wasn't looking forward to us stalking him in the hallway of the hotel, but he was very nice, and didn't mind posing for a few pics before he went to his room with a bottle of Cazadores tequila who he claimed he was carrying for someone else.   
My friend and I stuck around a little bit longer, and I got a little camera happy and began taking random pics of everyone doing strange things.  I think those pics should probably be deleted though, as I'm sure they could be used as evidence if they got into the wrong hands.  The drinking continued until 5am or so, and I woke up early because I was going to do The Big Spit, but it didn't happen.  I'm currently running on two hrs of sleep, so I'll be hitting the hay again soon.  I hope Grim, his Bro, ad Bad Ron make it their destinations safely.  I had a blast partying with them, and I don't think I said Thank You yet for the many drinks, and laughs they shared with me.  Hopefully I'll get to meet up with them another time, and in another place.

[glen]

okay okay,  I'll give CW another chance. 

so did they still play The Kicking Machine later in the set?
I wonder what happened there.  why the set change 2 or 3 shows in?

[M i C H e L L e]

The set was basically the same, except they definitely started with Nude with Boots.  Kicking machine came after Civilized Worm.  Suicide in Progress flowed right into Billy Fish, and almost seemed like it could be one song.  The drumming during Eye Flys was like a hurricane, I swear to you that you could feel the wind coming off Dale and Coady as they pounded away.  It was spectacular!!!

Nude With Boots
Dog Island
Dies Irea
Civilized Worm
The Kicking Machine
Eye Flys
Suicide In Progress
Billy Fish
Tipping The Lion
Honey Bucket
Blood Witch
Rat Faced Granny
The Hawk
You've Never Been Right
My Generation
History of Bad Men
Star Spangled Banner
Boris

[Idlehanz]

Great review Sweet. 
I wonder if I/we just flipped around the song titles for the opener.  Most likely.