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Started 4 years ago by dru
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dru
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did anyone else attend last night's Bloc Party show at the LC. I thought it was a great show. I didn't get back into town until last night, so we missed the opening act Smoosh, but caught Final Fantasy (usually works w/ Arcade Fire) and BP. The crowd was energetic and the band seemed to feed off the energy.
My one complaint however was that the show wasn't even close to sold out. Tix were only $22. This bugs me for 3 reasons:
1.) First my usual rant - Some people sit around all the time on this site and others complaining about Columbus having "nothing to do." So once again we have a show with internationally relevant bands from London and Montreal, that would sell out in Chicago, NYC or elsewhere and we can't produce an equal turnout (not in size, but selling out). The next time anyone complains about nothing to do in this town compared to other cities, please realize the people in other cities are going to shows by the likes of Bloc Party. That's why they have things to do, they actually get up off their butts, spend $22 and go see bands.
2.) Isn't Columbus supposed to be a live music town? That's what I've heard since I moved here - we can't support too many clubs because we're more of a live music town. Then where the heck are the audiences for live shows?
3.) There was a recent thread about why bands continue to stop in Cleveland and Detroit and bypass Columbus. A really logical reason is ticket sales. If bands and promoters realize that Cbus cannot turn out crowds, then they are going to continually bypass us.
If you're into indie/alternative music, this fall has a great line-up coming to Columbus including Arcade Fire w/ LCD Soundsystem, Bat for Lashes, Shout Out Louds, Mobius Band, Grizzly Bear, Jose Gonzalez, etc, etc, etc... at the Basement, LC, and Wex.

Posted 4 years ago #
Ndcent
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Theres been an awful lot of events similar in music style happening at the LC lately that are very close to each other.
Maybe people are just picking and choosing?

Posted 4 years ago #
dru
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Ndcent wrote Theres been an awful lot of events similar in music style happening at the LC lately that are very close to each other.
Maybe people are just picking and choosing?
true, we've actually been blessed w. the musical offerings of late (at least in genres I prefer).
but i'd argue:
1. too many people are choosing nothing at all (fine choice for them i suppose, i just then don't want to hear about this being a cowtown)
2. if we're truly to become a stop on tours, we need to be able to support them. otherwise we'll fall back to only getting ICP, Ekoostik Hookah and Clay Aiken.

Posted 4 years ago #
Walker
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Not to mention that OSU is still out until next week. That's a couple thousand young folks who may have considered going to this show if it were just delayed by a few weeks. :?

Posted 4 years ago #
vestanpance
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not to mention the Arctic Monkeys played the night before at Newport for 25 bucks. Guessing the get a lot of the same crowd, and 50+ bucks in two nights is kinda ick.

Posted 4 years ago #
swan
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arctic monkeys played on tuesday with voxtrot... and they were really really good.
apparently the bloc party show ended by 1030. :?
oh and lcd soundsystem\arcade fire is going to be the show to beat this season.

Posted 4 years ago #
vestanpance
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swan wrote arctic monkeys played on tuesday with voxtrot... and they were really really good.
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my bad, your right, got my days mixed up.

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dru
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Walker wrote Not to mention that OSU is still out until next week. That's a couple thousand young folks who may have considered going to this show if it were just delayed by a few weeks. :?
Sure, but a large % of upperclassmen are back on campus with classes starting next Wed and rents having kicked in the past couple of weeks. It isn't 50k strong yet, but there's a crowd. Not to mention that Denison, OWU, etc... are in session. But there's been plenty of times I've been to shows at Little Brothers (rip) in the midst of OSU terms for bands that are in heavy rotation at blog sites like MOKTB or 3hive and playing on WOXY or XMU and the crowd is small.
swan wrote apparently the bloc party show ended by 1030. :?.
I'm in my 30s, I love when shows wrap by 11:00. Even when I was younger, nobody could explain the logic of shows opening the doors at 7 and then starting at 11:00 on weekdays. Beer sales I suppose, but everyone knows not to show up 'til late, so how much more beer are you selling?

Posted 4 years ago #
bjboose
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I was there! Great concert...I loved at the end when the lead singer was running through the crowd, although the mic cord almost strangled a few people.
I also like watching the older security catch people as they crowd surfed to the front.
Why no 'bluest light' though? :(

Posted 4 years ago #
whopper jr
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I agree with the plethora of shows lately, not that I'm complaining though.
Out of Interpol, Arctic Monkeys, Bloc Party, Wilco, and Arcade Fire/LCD (and others) in town, I chose Interpol, Arctic Monkeys, and Arcade Fire tix (plus I snuck the Bodos Band in there, but that doesn't count).
I also realize that I'm going to buy probably 2-5 beers per show depending on the night and the mood, plus drinks for the lady. It all adds up but I wish I could see every show.
And the Arctic Monkeys tore it up. Those kids are outrageous.

Posted 4 years ago #
milodesc
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IMO Smoosh is still a novelty act. they have some catchy tunes, but the songs are really simple and vocally they don't cut it.
Final Fantasy was a pleasant surprise. interesting music and a cool projector show as well.
I stick to my previous assessment that the LC draws the rudest crowd. not even my earplugs could drown out all the talking during Final Fantasy. maybe its the acoustics in there or something.
Also, if you're interested in going to a bunch of the upcoming shows at the LC, Newport, or Basement, you might want to consider joining the decibel club. it gets you 4 tix for $50 (to select shows only!). all members got in free last night too, which was cool.

Posted 4 years ago #
artbomb112
The Heights
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Maybe my background in playing basement shows makes me bias... but I kinda hate going to the LC. I like most of the bands everyone is talking about... but every time I go to the LC it is unpleasant.
I went to Sigur Ros a while back.. and I have to say it was one of the worst music going experiences... the band before them.. Anima... was really awesome.... and people were talking so loud I could barely hear the music. No joke.
There is something about paying $25 to see a performance... barely see the musicians... and have rude people ruin the show.
I'm not trying to sound like a whiner... but playing and seeing bands in a small venue is so much better.. not to mention cheaper. I understand bands getting too big for things like that.. but it would be really nice if they found a way to make a venue that finds a way to keep that small venue feel and still can hold a lot of people.
Maybe it doesn't exist.
I just don't like the LC.

Posted 4 years ago #
swan
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i thought the sigur ros show was phenonemenal. i enjoy the LC... especially the outdoor shows.

Posted 4 years ago #
placebohigh
The Short North
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I agree completely and I will be attending all of the previously mentioned shows cuz I'm a concert junkie!

Posted 4 years ago #