Originally posted by jmushouse:So, I went to see this band in Philadelphia last night. Right outside Jersey.
They played a headlining show with Against Me! and Jimmy Eat World at a venue for about 2000ish people. It was a pretty big show.
As they were setting up after Jimmy's set, I noticed that they were resetting up Against Me's drummers (Atom Willard, also played in Angels and Airwaves) kit. Thought it was strange. As the band walked out, Brian came to the mic and announced that their drummer Benny had gone home on an emergency and Atom would play with them with some old and new stuff, with a special surprise at the end.
They played 12 songs with Atom. Following that they thanked him for learning 13+ songs of theirs in about 7 hours, and he walked off stage. Brian then turned to the crowd and said "and now, stools." They brought out wooden stools and played an 8 song acoustic set to close the show. It was probably the most intimate concert setting I've ever been to, and was incredible. What a way to close an incredible week of music, tons of surprises, and just a great week in general.
Set:
Stay Vicious
Wooderson
Rollin and Tumblin
59 Sound
Wherefore Art Thou, Elvis?
Get Hurt
Howl
Even Cowgirls Get The Blues
American Slang
Great Expectations
Stray Paper
House of Rising Sun
Acoustic:
Dark Places (absolutely brilliant)
Have Mercy
Navesink Banks
She Loves You
Break Your Heart
High Lonesome
Blue Jeans and White T Shirts
1930
Originally posted by treasure:[..]
Wow sounds great. My 3rd favourite band. I've seen them live a few times - most recently in Birmingham last year, next time will be June 8th in Dublin
Originally posted by jmushouse:[..]
Enjoy it! I actually saw them earlier this year again in Richmond, was another great gig... they played over half of Sink or Swim which was a real treat!
Originally posted by Bloodraven:I don't remember in which thread there was a discussion about modern bands and The Gaslight Anthem was mentioned among others.
I have never listened to them before, so I decided to give it a shot an hour ago and youtubed the album Get Hurt. God I loved it. Welcome The Gaslight Anthem to my shortlist of favourite bands.
There were at least a couple of songs where I really thought I was listening The Killers, though (nothing wrong with it).
