The Critic Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Speaking of the League, I just saw them on the channel 2 news. They have a show in LA tomorrow, and their flight was one of the many many flights canceled at O'Hare. They had a quick blurb from Animal, and they showed Jez and Nato laying around on the floor. I feel bad for them, but it was pretty weird to see them on the news for any reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False Alarm Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 QUOTE (The Critic @ Apr 9, 2008 -> 03:55 PM) Went to Reggie's Rock Room last night to see the Anti-Nowhere League - what a great night of punk fun! Reggie's is a really great room! Holds about 500 people, maybe, with an upstairs lounge area for another 75 people or so. Nice open room, fairly small stage, benches on each side for people who don't want to get in the middle of it all (raises hand) or for kids who've had too much of this (saw a few of those last night as well). Sound was excellent, loud and clear and I had no ringing in my ears afterwards. They have a nice video screen behind the stage. Overall, a really good setup. man, i think reggie's is the venue associated with record breakers, my old music store in hoffman estates. i'd been going there since i was like a freshman in high school. dunno whether they've still got a store now that they've moved to the city, but i really miss that place. suppose i should try and get out for a show sometime at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 QUOTE (False Alarm @ Apr 10, 2008 -> 11:06 AM) man, i think reggie's is the venue associated with record breakers, my old music store in hoffman estates. i'd been going there since i was like a freshman in high school. dunno whether they've still got a store now that they've moved to the city, but i really miss that place. suppose i should try and get out for a show sometime at least. Yeah, Record Breakers is part of their complex. I was not impressed with the service at Record Breakers - everyone in there acted like you were bothering them if you wanted to buy something. Everyone in the Rock Room was very cool, though. It's a really great place to see a show - I'm thinking about seeing the Effigies there on 4/26. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False Alarm Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 QUOTE (The Critic @ Apr 10, 2008 -> 10:43 PM) I was not impressed with the service at Record Breakers - everyone in there acted like you were bothering them if you wanted to buy something. that's too bad. i mean i guess they were never especially welcoming to most peeps when i was a regular, but i wouldn't say they were any more snobbish or indifferent than the clerks at pretty much any other record store i've been in. plus the store pet was a bird named cheech. anyhow, lotta good memories of the place. i wish stores like it hadn't completely disappeared from the suburbs. getting music online's not nearly as fun, and it's hard to find a lotta stuff at big-box stores. although i guess i'm sentimentalizing s*** a little--record breakers' selection had fallen off some in the final few years, probably for the same reasons they ended up having to move to the city. oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 Going to see Converge next friday. \m/ Thank GOD the venue has a balcony I can cower on when they start cause I am not gonna be on the floor when the pit starts for them haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 This old-guy metal show has been confirmed: Heaven And Hell (which, for those who don't know, is Black Sabbath with Dio singing) Judas Priest Motorhead Testament 08/19/08 - Tinley Park, IL - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre :headbang The only problem is it's on a Tuesday, which means I'll have to burn a vacation day the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 just discovered the shins this weekend. apparently i'm late to this party. good band, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 My sister went to the BTnH concert yesterday (played at House of Blues) and I had to work/forgot my tickets.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHizzle85 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Apr 14, 2008 -> 01:14 AM) My sister went to the BTnH concert yesterday (played at House of Blues) and I had to work/forgot my tickets.. Friend of mine went and said I didn't miss much. Krayzie wasn't even there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Apr 14, 2008 -> 06:20 PM) Friend of mine went and said I didn't miss much. Krayzie wasn't even there. Ya he wasn't (was having surgery, I believe left knee?) but supposedly, like they always do, they shut it down. Edited April 15, 2008 by SoxAce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 So I'm thinking about learning to play the guitar. I don't need anything really good, I've never played before, I'm more concerned about the price at this point. What's a reasonable price for an acoustic guitar? I've seen some deals for $100 (including bag and tuner). Is that decent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I'd look into picking up a used guitar. I got a Taylor for $250 on eBay two years ago that was in great shape. List price was $600. With the $100 cheapo stuff, you'll have a harder time getting good sounds and playing. Might be a little discouraging. But, on the other hand, if you decide it isn't for you, you're not out very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 QUOTE (farmteam @ Apr 17, 2008 -> 02:12 AM) So I'm thinking about learning to play the guitar. I don't need anything really good, I've never played before, I'm more concerned about the price at this point. What's a reasonable price for an acoustic guitar? I've seen some deals for $100 (including bag and tuner). Is that decent? A $100 guitar is fime to learn on, but you should know that there is a good chance that the action will be high which makes it uncomfortable to play. Also, if you practice and stick with it, you will probably want to upgrade before too long. If you can take somebody who plays guitar with you when you shop, that person could play it and make sure the strings are at a comfortable height. I agree with Strange Sox and recommend finding a decent used guitar. There are guitars sitting in closets all over the country. You would not believe how many people want to learn to play guitar, but don't want to actually put the effort into it. Unerstand that you will be absolutely awful when you start, and that practice is the only way to improve. I would also look into lessons, $15-20 per half hour lesson is pretty reasonable, but that can vary depending on where you live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 QUOTE (farmteam @ Apr 17, 2008 -> 01:12 AM) So I'm thinking about learning to play the guitar. I don't need anything really good, I've never played before, I'm more concerned about the price at this point. What's a reasonable price for an acoustic guitar? I've seen some deals for $100 (including bag and tuner). Is that decent? Epiphone is a good starter guitar. They are cheaper, but there not complete crap. You don't wanna spend too much money on a first guitar, but you also don't wanna buy something that is junk and is gonna turn you off to playing. Fender also makes a cheaper accoustic too. Going used is a good idea too. Stores like music go round sell all used stuff. Just make sure your not getting ripped off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Link. Danny Federici, the longtime keyboard player for Bruce Springsteen whose stylish work helped define the E Street Band's sound on hits from "Hungry Heart" through "The Rising," died Thursday. He was 58. Federici, who had battled melanoma for three years, died at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. News of his death was posted late Thursday on Springsteen's official Web site. According to published reports, Federici last performed with Springsteen and the band last month, appearing during portions of a March 20 show in Indianapolis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I was looking at this to get started. http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--IBAIJV50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 QUOTE (farmteam @ Apr 18, 2008 -> 12:47 AM) I was looking at this to get started. http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--IBAIJV50 That guitar is fine to learn on and you definitely want to get a tuner. The problem with guitars like that is they are made in China or Korea and boxed up and they sent over on a boat and then they sit in a warehouse for who knows how long and then you buy it online and nobody has checked it out. So the neck my be all out of whack and the string height may be too high to play comfortably. I'm not trying to talk you out of buying it, but you should know that you may need to have it adjusted and that could cost you $25-50 depending on what it needs and where you take it. It is very important that the guitar is set up properly especially when you are beginning, otherwise it will be uncomfortable to play and hurt your fingers and you wind up not wanting to play it because of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I feel the time is ripe for another lyrics thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Digging the new Portishead (leaked copy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHizzle85 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 The latest album by The Roots leaked last night/this morning. Solid album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoRowand33 Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Apr 24, 2008 -> 06:38 PM) Digging the new Portishead (leaked copy). It's my favorite album of the year so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Greatest voice in the history of Rock: Brad Delp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHizzle85 Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Saw The Cool Kids last night for free, they put on a fun show. Really down to earth guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Apr 25, 2008 -> 09:25 PM) Greatest voice in the history of Rock: Brad Delp. I hope you're going on more than a feeling, or else I won't have any peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I really cant say enough good things about Manchester Orchestra... I've had their album playing pretty much non stop since January. It's called "I'm like a Virgin Losing a Child" Get it. Like, now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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