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Quick Thoughts On Recent Shows

There’s no way I can comment on every show I hit, but here are some quick thoughts on some recent ones:

DJ Spooky, The Gray Kid, Person @ RnR Hotel
I am not sure why every legit, high-quality act wants some lame individual MC wrapping over bedroom-made electro beats to open. Maybe because everyone will be so disgusted that they can’t help but like the headliner? This was the third or fourth show in a month that had this happen. Oh well, DJ Spooky was absolutely incredible, and cool to boot (MA and I chatted with him for a second after the show). He mentioned some new projects so hopefully he’ll be touring soon.

Lady Sovereign @ 930 Club
Good show, although crowd was lame (young, restless, not into the music, only into the TRL-ness of it) and S-O-V had way too much attitude–just play the music, that’s what we’re paying you for!

Girl Talk @ BC M
Not always great music but he sure does rock the crowd.

TV On The Radio at 930 Club

On only a few occassions have I had VIP or similar seating for shows. Each and every time it has been a great experience. My VIP seating for the October 22 TV On The Radio show at 930 Club was no different.

LA’s friend scored us VIP passes and it was completely worth it (“it” being the fact that we drove six hours from Philadelphia that day on little sleep, arriving in DC three hours before the show, having not had dinner and me having to be at work early the next day).

The 930 Club is one of the worst venues in DC. It is filled with annoying kids who treat bands like a CD player (“Play this song!” “Play that song!” “Jump like a monkey!”), standard non-dancing DC crowd, is always packed, and rips off bands via the club’s take on ticket sales and merchandise.

Although my opinion has not changed, watching a show in the VIP booth makes for a much better, great even, experience. No crowds, you are separated from the kids, everyone is chill, the view is fantastic, and the sound must be designed to optimum for the VIP area.

Now I just need a hook up to get regular access there. While I’m at it, I’d like to rent the room across from the Green Room. Oh, and get a band that’s _really_ good.