Down/Melvins 11 August 2009 Opening Night!

nothintothenotice · August 13, 2009, 10:53:29 AM

Grim, i agree. i dont know who that first band was, but they totally kicked ass.

highjinx · August 13, 2009, 11:25:59 AM

"Tony Aguilar from Totimoshi was helping roady for the Melvins. "

Thats funny, I saw Meg from Totimoshi at the High on Fire show in Long Beach last night.

IrvingtonFoster · August 13, 2009, 11:34:48 AM

yea i heard Totimoshi relocated to southern california from the bay area.

spunkmonkey · August 13, 2009, 12:29:21 PM

I was there. I missed the first two bands. I think the first was called Davana (or somethin like that). Pissed I missed Weedeater, but I was being a good husband and father, so I got there late. Got there about 10 minutes before Melvins started, had a beer, then made my way closer. I was pretty much in the middle of the stage, right outside the pit. Even after bieng a big fan for 20 years I can't provide a set list because I still haven't bothered memorizing all the song titles. The Melvins definitely played to the crowd, and were HEAVY a nd LOUD the whole set. I gave Down a chance as I did really like their first release (haven't really heard any of their newer stuff), but left during the third song. I was always told that if you don't have anything good to say it's best not to speak, so I'll leave it at that.

PS: Just read Idle's first post on the Roseland thread, and I completely agree about the Down fans (maybe 75% of the Down fans at the Showbox were similar). I guess there was a reason that unlike any Melvin's show I've been to, there was no in/out at the venue and they did SERIOUS pat downs (heh-heh) going in.

the ether bunny · August 13, 2009, 09:11:18 PM

Quote from: spunkmonkey on August 13, 2009, 12:29:21 PM
they did SERIOUS pat downs (heh-heh) going in.

anselmo is freaked out about getting the "dimebag darrell" treatment.

Idlehanz · August 13, 2009, 09:20:43 PM

Major pat downs in PDX too.....Saw a lot of guys not get in due to having spikes on their coats, wrists, etc.....also 3 or 4 in front of me not get in due to being to hammered already.

IrvingtonFoster · August 13, 2009, 09:23:11 PM

the Regency Ballroom in SF always does pat downs no matter what.

Idlehanz · August 13, 2009, 09:25:46 PM

Quote from: IrvingtonFoster on August 13, 2009, 09:23:11 PM
the Regency Ballroom in SF always does pat downs no matter what.

The Roseland does too, but this was extra touchy-feely.

IrvingtonFoster · August 13, 2009, 09:38:08 PM

that sucks. i always have to sneak my pipe into the Ballroom, but once i get inside the security doesn't care if i toke.

spunkmonkey · August 13, 2009, 09:59:42 PM

The Filmore in SF used to do (and probably still does) pat downs, but not "take every single thing including wallets out of your pockets and hold them in your hands so we can see" type pat downs. Good thing I left my gat at home.

bigfil38 · August 13, 2009, 10:45:45 PM

Quote from: nothintothenotice on August 13, 2009, 10:53:29 AM
Grim, i agree. i dont know who that first band was, but they totally kicked ass.

DANAVA

www.myspace.com/danava

THEY ALSO OPENED FOR DOWN ON THE SHOWS AT THE END OF '08 BETWEEN METALLICA DATES THAT DOWN WAS HEADLINING.

FartLips · August 13, 2009, 11:49:25 PM

nobody cares.

nothintothenotice · August 14, 2009, 05:25:02 PM

anyone know if there was a recording made of the melvins set?

DC · August 14, 2009, 09:53:32 PM

Quote from: nothintothenotice on August 14, 2009, 05:25:02 PM
anyone know if there was a recording made of the melvins set?

I seriously doubt it.

rhett E rock · August 15, 2009, 04:08:03 PM

haha Grim, you were blitzed when i saw you haha. good to see you again though. i think i saw you DC, but didn't know...were you wearing a yellow shirt? yeah Melvins kicked ass. never seen or heard down before, had to give them a chance. Phil can't fucking sing worth shit anymore (not that had a high opinion of him in the 1st place). but they sucked. didn't get to see the opening bands even missed some of Pigs of the Roman Empire. my true loyalty to the Melvins was tested that day. finish getting a BJ from the girl or ensure punctuality to the show. needless to say i didn't pick the latter. and as for Down fans a.) I've never seen so many fat, hairy dudes with hot ditzy girls and b.) i've never gotten shoved so many times for no reason and have these idiots give me dirty looks. i felt like i should've taken a few steroid injections before i went to the show. and yeah i really enjoy practically getting a physical before getting let into a venue. and they wouldn't allow chain wallets either, what was the deal with that? the guy behind me looked like he as about to cry when they told him that.