San Antonio's Music Blog - Est 2005
May 31, 2007
NEMESIS - Saturday @ Billy D's
Rock Done Right with ALTER EGO at Roxy's and Pat O'Brien's
From Alter Ego:
After a two-week break for vacations and learning new material, ALTER EGO is ready to blast out some Rock Done Right this weekend with gigs at two of our favorite clubs!
Then on Saturday, June 2, we head downtown for a night of fun at PAT O'BRIEN'S, home of the one-of-a-kind Hurricane! Located at 121 Alamo, right across from the Rivercenter Mall and down the road from the REAL Alamo, this cool club has four different bars to hang out in, so you'll always find a spot you're gonna like! All that and great food as well, make for a Saturday night to really let loose!
After a two-week break for vacations and learning new material, ALTER EGO is ready to blast out some Rock Done Right this weekend with gigs at two of our favorite clubs!
On Friday, June 1, start your month and your weekend the right way by heading to the Northwest Side of SA for a night of your favorite alternative and hard rock covers at ROXY'S, 3249 Wurzbach, just across from the Ingram Park Mall. Never a cover charge, great drinks, great staff and a great crowd is always the rule at Roxy's, so come out and toast the Spurs going to the NBA Championship for the 4th time!
Then on Saturday, June 2, we head downtown for a night of fun at PAT O'BRIEN'S, home of the one-of-a-kind Hurricane! Located at 121 Alamo, right across from the Rivercenter Mall and down the road from the REAL Alamo, this cool club has four different bars to hang out in, so you'll always find a spot you're gonna like! All that and great food as well, make for a Saturday night to really let loose!We've had the opportunity to add a bunch of new tunes by the Killers, Chris Isaak, the Cure, Buckcherry, Nickelback and more to our set list and we can't wait for you to check it out! Plus there's some new clubs and gigs on the schedule, including a HUGE motorcycle rally in the works! You can always see where the band is playing by going to our Web site or MySpace, and sign up for e-mail notification.
Thanks for all the support San Antonio has given us over the years and looking forward to seeing ya on the music scene!
May 30, 2007
Groove Movement back home at the MIX this Friday Night!!!
Hey Guys,
Groove Movement will be performing this Friday Night at our favorite hang out THE MIX. Music starts around 10PM and will go until 2AM.
No Cover, 21 and UP.
Skunkweed to headline Jack's Jello Fest This Saturday Night!
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New Atlantic at Atomix
06/02/2007 06:00 PM - Atomix w/ The Audition, Monty Are I, The Graduate, 1997
1902 Mccullough Ave, San Antonio, Texas - $12/$14
PUNK THE CLOCK TOUR ft NEW ATLANTIC, THE AUDITION, MONTY ARE I, THE GRADUATE, 1997 - Head to www.punktheclock.com for advance tickets!
New Atlantic are touring in support of their new album The Streets, The Sounds, and The Love including their single "Wire and Stone". Between the weeks of 4/30 and 5/07 they climbed 23 spots on mtvU charts from #43 to #20, they are on Yahoo! Music Who's Next Hit List and have been featured on AOL's Popeater as "Bandelicious".
1902 Mccullough Ave, San Antonio, Texas - $12/$14
PUNK THE CLOCK TOUR ft NEW ATLANTIC, THE AUDITION, MONTY ARE I, THE GRADUATE, 1997 - Head to www.punktheclock.com for advance tickets!
New Atlantic are touring in support of their new album The Streets, The Sounds, and The Love including their single "Wire and Stone". Between the weeks of 4/30 and 5/07 they climbed 23 spots on mtvU charts from #43 to #20, they are on Yahoo! Music Who's Next Hit List and have been featured on AOL's Popeater as "Bandelicious".
May 29, 2007
Get the Belt
Go Spurs Go!
Rock/Metal Covers
Come out to Speedways
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Watch the Spurs take it from the Jazz
and then celebrate with
Ice cold beer and great music
May 28, 2007
Transfers, Ledaswan, Fin del Mar, & Eye of the Mourning
On May 5th, I made it out to the Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar to check out some more local music; three of these bands I’d seen before while the fourth was actually playing their first-ever show! Transfers and Ledaswan I first caught over a year ago on the same bill at Ruta Maya. And although stylistically different, both bands were similar in their search for sounds and songs away from the typical rock pantheon. The fantastic Fin del Mar was actually mentioned (it was more like a blurb) on the first review I ever did for this blog almost two years ago(!) and I was impressed then as I am now by their devotion to putting technique and ego aside for the benefit of creating some truly inspiring instrumental rock. New to the scene was Eye of the Mourning, a new/old band with several San Antonio music scene veterans who play it loud and loose but never lets the heaviness of the music get in the way of writing songs with great hooks and melodies. Anyhow, all this and a bag of chips went on at the Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar as I decided to get the review done and take some pictures.
First off, major props have to go out to the Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar for their efforts to make this a competitively viable San Antonio music club. Not that there was anything wrong with the place when it was formerly known as the Lounge at Avenue B; However, credit must be given to the people who have really put some time and investment towards improving the place. One major difference would have to be the new and larger stage taking up the south end of the club on the elevated floor with a massive speaker and PA system with improved lighting. Another room has also been opened up with pool tables leading to an outside/inside fenced-in area allowing for more breathing room and elbow space.
Transfers
Transfers, the first band of the evening, got things off to a fantastic start with their ethereal and combustive style of indie rock. Vocalist Brad has to be one of the best local guitarists around but in a way you may not imagine. You see, he doesn’t play dive bomb solos or blaze through scales at lightning speed. Rather, though the use of open chords, sometimes with a capo, Brad uses light distortion and effects with an aggressive, almost percussive, strumming style that results in almost keyboard-like effect that literally washes the listener with sound. Not that the other members are slouches, as they, the rhythm section, rooted everything with a punk rock urgency that keep things propelling forward. This unique and exhilarating combination could be best heard on their new track "Rotations" which had everyone in the room agape at the song's angularity and precision with vocals being shared by both Brad and bassist Naomi.
Transfers
Ledaswan
Ledaswan was next and played a set that displayed their unique style of alternative rock with true rock and roll bombast added for flavor. Led by singer/guitarist Erica, the band reminded me of the big guitar hooks and intelligent lyrics of the 90s alternative nation—bands such as the Smashing Pumpkins, Hole, and Collective Soul, among others. However, the band does have more influences than what you would find on the Singles soundtrack and, with the help of guitarist Jaime and drummer Delrick, also adds a bit of rock and roll crunch to the sound. Erica and bassist Amanda, who I actually thought were sisters, occasionally share vocals and complement each other very well, especially on a song like "Discover." And despite what images the title may conjure up, the song "Stupid Person" was the perfect marriage between the band's rock and alternative styles and was, I think, the best representation of what the band had to offer. Gentle and shimmering, this song steps off the accelerator and allows this near-ballad room to breathe and give Erica's vocals as well as everyone's musicianship a chance to shine.
Ledaswan
Fin Del Mar
And speaking of teamwork, Fin del Mar was the perfect example of how four talented musicians can work together to lift the music—in this case instrumental rock—to a higher level of aural experience. Utilizing the typical rock combo, is this case two guitars, bass and drums, the group strays from the conventional rock song format; The songs could been seen as suites or chapters with each song is less than an exercise in verse each having their own characteristic or thematic exploration. Of course, it all boils down to the songs and the band was mindful enough to keep this in mind as the most important thing. Although they were all fantastic musicians with professional equipment (check out that awesome Gretsch drum set!) there were no real soloists in this band. Additionally, time changes and odd meters were not purposely thrown in for the heck of impressing (or disorienting) the listener. Fin del Mar's strength lies in the ability to let their instrumentals naturally and urgently fold and unfold within the listener’s mind, leaving you to conjure up whatever thoughts you wish to toss into the stream of music floating throughout the room.
Fin Del Mar
Eye of the Mourning
Although it was their first-ever show, Eye of the Mourning closed the evening to a captive and supportive audience. This new band definitely has something new and exciting to offer the local hard rock music scene with their up tempo punk-influenced songs and bass-heavy grooves. Eye of the Mourning plays hard rock and roll with a guitar tone that was heavy, but not abrasive, and tore through their set like seasoned professionals; the songs, simple and straight-to-the-point, were easily memorable and relied on melody as well as heaviness. Thankfully, lead singer Holly refrained from singing in a growling heavier vocal style to match the aggression of the music and instead sang in a more natural voice—the added melody and her charisma definitely gives this band a unique style that definitely shines on a song like "Immortal," which I understand was written by way of tribute to the memory and music of Forever Is Never singer Jason. Pretty cool. With a stop for drinks (it was the bassist’s 21st birthday, after all), a Sparta cover and a few more songs, Eye of the Mourning finished their set proving that for a new band, they were more than willing and more than able to deliver the goods live.
Eye of the Mourning
Note: I try to get these reviews done within a week, at least before the next wave of shows, so if I missed out on mentioning any gigs that occured these past three weeks,I do apologize in advance...
Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar
Transfers
No shows currently listed
Ledaswan
Jun 1, 2007 10pm Bonds 007
Jun 5, 2007 9pm Atomix
Jun 23, 2007 9pm Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar
Fin del Mar
No shows currently listed
Eye of the Mourning
Jun 5, 2007 9pm Atomix
First off, major props have to go out to the Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar for their efforts to make this a competitively viable San Antonio music club. Not that there was anything wrong with the place when it was formerly known as the Lounge at Avenue B; However, credit must be given to the people who have really put some time and investment towards improving the place. One major difference would have to be the new and larger stage taking up the south end of the club on the elevated floor with a massive speaker and PA system with improved lighting. Another room has also been opened up with pool tables leading to an outside/inside fenced-in area allowing for more breathing room and elbow space.
Transfers
Transfers, the first band of the evening, got things off to a fantastic start with their ethereal and combustive style of indie rock. Vocalist Brad has to be one of the best local guitarists around but in a way you may not imagine. You see, he doesn’t play dive bomb solos or blaze through scales at lightning speed. Rather, though the use of open chords, sometimes with a capo, Brad uses light distortion and effects with an aggressive, almost percussive, strumming style that results in almost keyboard-like effect that literally washes the listener with sound. Not that the other members are slouches, as they, the rhythm section, rooted everything with a punk rock urgency that keep things propelling forward. This unique and exhilarating combination could be best heard on their new track "Rotations" which had everyone in the room agape at the song's angularity and precision with vocals being shared by both Brad and bassist Naomi.
Transfers
Ledaswan
Ledaswan was next and played a set that displayed their unique style of alternative rock with true rock and roll bombast added for flavor. Led by singer/guitarist Erica, the band reminded me of the big guitar hooks and intelligent lyrics of the 90s alternative nation—bands such as the Smashing Pumpkins, Hole, and Collective Soul, among others. However, the band does have more influences than what you would find on the Singles soundtrack and, with the help of guitarist Jaime and drummer Delrick, also adds a bit of rock and roll crunch to the sound. Erica and bassist Amanda, who I actually thought were sisters, occasionally share vocals and complement each other very well, especially on a song like "Discover." And despite what images the title may conjure up, the song "Stupid Person" was the perfect marriage between the band's rock and alternative styles and was, I think, the best representation of what the band had to offer. Gentle and shimmering, this song steps off the accelerator and allows this near-ballad room to breathe and give Erica's vocals as well as everyone's musicianship a chance to shine.
Ledaswan
Fin Del Mar
And speaking of teamwork, Fin del Mar was the perfect example of how four talented musicians can work together to lift the music—in this case instrumental rock—to a higher level of aural experience. Utilizing the typical rock combo, is this case two guitars, bass and drums, the group strays from the conventional rock song format; The songs could been seen as suites or chapters with each song is less than an exercise in verse each having their own characteristic or thematic exploration. Of course, it all boils down to the songs and the band was mindful enough to keep this in mind as the most important thing. Although they were all fantastic musicians with professional equipment (check out that awesome Gretsch drum set!) there were no real soloists in this band. Additionally, time changes and odd meters were not purposely thrown in for the heck of impressing (or disorienting) the listener. Fin del Mar's strength lies in the ability to let their instrumentals naturally and urgently fold and unfold within the listener’s mind, leaving you to conjure up whatever thoughts you wish to toss into the stream of music floating throughout the room.
Fin Del Mar
Eye of the Mourning
Although it was their first-ever show, Eye of the Mourning closed the evening to a captive and supportive audience. This new band definitely has something new and exciting to offer the local hard rock music scene with their up tempo punk-influenced songs and bass-heavy grooves. Eye of the Mourning plays hard rock and roll with a guitar tone that was heavy, but not abrasive, and tore through their set like seasoned professionals; the songs, simple and straight-to-the-point, were easily memorable and relied on melody as well as heaviness. Thankfully, lead singer Holly refrained from singing in a growling heavier vocal style to match the aggression of the music and instead sang in a more natural voice—the added melody and her charisma definitely gives this band a unique style that definitely shines on a song like "Immortal," which I understand was written by way of tribute to the memory and music of Forever Is Never singer Jason. Pretty cool. With a stop for drinks (it was the bassist’s 21st birthday, after all), a Sparta cover and a few more songs, Eye of the Mourning finished their set proving that for a new band, they were more than willing and more than able to deliver the goods live.
Eye of the Mourning
Note: I try to get these reviews done within a week, at least before the next wave of shows, so if I missed out on mentioning any gigs that occured these past three weeks,I do apologize in advance...
Shows and Links
Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar
Transfers
No shows currently listed
Ledaswan
Jun 1, 2007 10pm Bonds 007
Jun 5, 2007 9pm Atomix
Jun 23, 2007 9pm Rock Bottom Tattoo Bar
Fin del Mar
No shows currently listed
Eye of the Mourning
Jun 5, 2007 9pm Atomix
May 27, 2007
BOMBASTA RETURNS TO LUNA SAT. JUNE 2nd WITH SPECIAL GUESTS RADIO LA CHUSMA
San Antonio's own local musical activists, Bombasta, will be returning to the city's best live music venue, Luna Fine Music Club, Saturday evening, June 2nd for a unique performance with their close friends Radio La Chusma, from El Paso. Saturday's event will mark Bombasta's return to San Antonio after spending time in the studio and will serve as preparation for a lengthy stint of out of town dates through out the month of June.
Bombasta's uniquely San Anto sound has been gaining them a reputation in the state as forerunners in the urban Latino alternative genre and has been placing them in high demand throughout central and South Texas. This eight-piece ensemble brandishes a full horn section and incorporates samples, accordion, tasteful guitar work and turntablism, coupled with pulsating rhythms and conscious lyricism delivered by homegrown visionary, El Robotico 2012. Bombasta will be joined by their friends from El Paso, Radio La Chusma, who are touring the region in support of their recently released CD, 91.5 MexM. Radio La Chusma reflects the cross pollination of life on the border through a mix of Reggae en Español and Latino rhythms and sounds. Both Bombasta and Radio La Chusma perform a complimentary mix of music, politics and culture that is sure to fill Luna and keep the room pulsing throughout the night.
Visit Bombasta's websites at www.bombasta.com or www.myspace.com/bombasta; Radio La Chusma's websites at www.radiolachusma.com or www.myspace.com/radiolachusma for band bios, press clippings, fan postings, images, etc. or at Luna's website at www.lunalive.com.
Show starts at 9PM; 21+; $7 Cover
Bombasta's uniquely San Anto sound has been gaining them a reputation in the state as forerunners in the urban Latino alternative genre and has been placing them in high demand throughout central and South Texas. This eight-piece ensemble brandishes a full horn section and incorporates samples, accordion, tasteful guitar work and turntablism, coupled with pulsating rhythms and conscious lyricism delivered by homegrown visionary, El Robotico 2012. Bombasta will be joined by their friends from El Paso, Radio La Chusma, who are touring the region in support of their recently released CD, 91.5 MexM. Radio La Chusma reflects the cross pollination of life on the border through a mix of Reggae en Español and Latino rhythms and sounds. Both Bombasta and Radio La Chusma perform a complimentary mix of music, politics and culture that is sure to fill Luna and keep the room pulsing throughout the night.
Visit Bombasta's websites at www.bombasta.com or www.myspace.com/bombasta; Radio La Chusma's websites at www.radiolachusma.com or www.myspace.com/radiolachusma for band bios, press clippings, fan postings, images, etc. or at Luna's website at www.lunalive.com.
Show starts at 9PM; 21+; $7 Cover
May 26, 2007
Stolen Souls, Forty Weight & Death Kitty Disco
That's right folks.
What else can you ask for
Great music and
CHEAP ICE COLD BEER!
Come out and join us Saturday, June 2nd
Ragdoll at BarFly
Hey folks, Ragdoll will be jamming some good ol Rock & Roll at Barfly located at 7460 Callaghan rd. The club is under new management and they are ready to pack the house. So come out and enjoy some good down to earth rock and roll and good drink specials for Memorial Day Weekend.
May 24, 2007
ROCK N RESCUE HAS A WINNER!
The first round of Rock n Rescues is over and San Antonio band "Starchild" has come out on top.
The band will open for Rose Royce at the AT&T Summer Concert Series on June 2nd at the Sunken Gardens Theater at Brackenridge Park.
Rock n Rescue is a series of musical competitions, but more important, they raise money and awareness for the Animal care Services as they transition into a No-Kill animal shelter in San Antonio.
Four Rock n Rescues have been held since April leading to this first victory by Starchild. Rock n Rescue will continue in June through September. Future Rock n Rescue winners will open for the Classic Rock All Stars featuring Mark Farner on July 21, Blue Oyster Cult on August 25 and War on September 29th.
The AT&T Summer Concert Series features an affordable $5 ticket price and is the beginning of a five year series of concerts to benefit the homeless pets of San Antonio.
For more information, you can log on to www.SARocknRescue.com
The band will open for Rose Royce at the AT&T Summer Concert Series on June 2nd at the Sunken Gardens Theater at Brackenridge Park.
Rock n Rescue is a series of musical competitions, but more important, they raise money and awareness for the Animal care Services as they transition into a No-Kill animal shelter in San Antonio.
Four Rock n Rescues have been held since April leading to this first victory by Starchild. Rock n Rescue will continue in June through September. Future Rock n Rescue winners will open for the Classic Rock All Stars featuring Mark Farner on July 21, Blue Oyster Cult on August 25 and War on September 29th.
The AT&T Summer Concert Series features an affordable $5 ticket price and is the beginning of a five year series of concerts to benefit the homeless pets of San Antonio.
For more information, you can log on to www.SARocknRescue.com
RUBEN V Newsletter! Go Spurs Go!
Hey Everybody...
We're heading out to Houston tomorrow and we'll be back in town Saturday to watch the Spurs win! Hope to see you there!
Friday, May 25
Cosmos
Houston, TX
10:00 PM
www.cosmoshouston.com
Saturday, May 26
Casbeer's
San Antonio, TX
Full Band Show
9:00 PM
www.casbeers.com/home.htm
Have a great weekend...
Be A Blessing,
V
Stop by the website to see our full tour schedule.
www.rubenv.com
www.myspace.com/rubenvband
We're heading out to Houston tomorrow and we'll be back in town Saturday to watch the Spurs win! Hope to see you there!
Friday, May 25
Cosmos
Houston, TX
10:00 PM
www.cosmoshouston.com
Saturday, May 26
Casbeer's
San Antonio, TX
Full Band Show
9:00 PM
www.casbeers.com/home.htm
Have a great weekend...
Be A Blessing,
V
Stop by the website to see our full tour schedule.
www.rubenv.com
www.myspace.com/rubenvband
May 23, 2007
Johnny Drama at Broadway Bar & Soho This Weekend
from Johnny Drama:
I don't know about you all, but I for one am glad to be rid of the Phoenix Suns!! Now the Spurs are two wins away from getting to the championship series. That, combined with the fact that this is Memorial Day weekend is reason enough for all of you to come party with us. You can't head out doors this weekend, as we would all like to, because it's supposed to rain. So go ahead and make your plan to join us on Friday at BROADWAY BAR @ 8800 Broadway. If you haven't been out to a show in the past few weeks, you should make it point to come out this holiday weekend. With the new line up, we've added new material and we're working very hard to add some more.
Saturday, we're going to be at SOHO Lounge @ 12289 Nacogdoches. It seems as though it's been forever since we've played there and it's because it has been a long time. We had to cancel our show there at the beginning of April because of my surgery and we're just now getting back in there. This place has really been a good one for us and we'd love to spend the evening with you and your friends. So don't go anywhere else this weekend. Spend it with us and lets all have a great time together.
Friday May 25, 2007 @ 10:00 PM
Broadway Bar
8800 Broadway
Saturday May 26, 2007 @ 10:00 PM
SOHO Lounge
12289 Nacogdoches @ Thousand Oaks
On another note, I wanted to quickly mention that Javi, JD guitarist, and I have formed an acoustic duo. We're going by the name LESS DRAMATIC. We had our first official show this past Monday night at Bitter End and it went really well. The response was great and we're excited to keep it going. The song mix consist of some of the JD songs but we have a lot of songs you don't hear us play in the band. We'll be back at Bitter End (903 E. Bitters) this Monday night. They'll have the Spurs/ Utah game on the big screen and we'll start after the game. Hope to see you there. You'll be hearing more about this project, as we move forward.
I don't know about you all, but I for one am glad to be rid of the Phoenix Suns!! Now the Spurs are two wins away from getting to the championship series. That, combined with the fact that this is Memorial Day weekend is reason enough for all of you to come party with us. You can't head out doors this weekend, as we would all like to, because it's supposed to rain. So go ahead and make your plan to join us on Friday at BROADWAY BAR @ 8800 Broadway. If you haven't been out to a show in the past few weeks, you should make it point to come out this holiday weekend. With the new line up, we've added new material and we're working very hard to add some more.
Saturday, we're going to be at SOHO Lounge @ 12289 Nacogdoches. It seems as though it's been forever since we've played there and it's because it has been a long time. We had to cancel our show there at the beginning of April because of my surgery and we're just now getting back in there. This place has really been a good one for us and we'd love to spend the evening with you and your friends. So don't go anywhere else this weekend. Spend it with us and lets all have a great time together.
Friday May 25, 2007 @ 10:00 PM
Broadway Bar
8800 Broadway
Saturday May 26, 2007 @ 10:00 PM
SOHO Lounge
12289 Nacogdoches @ Thousand Oaks
On another note, I wanted to quickly mention that Javi, JD guitarist, and I have formed an acoustic duo. We're going by the name LESS DRAMATIC. We had our first official show this past Monday night at Bitter End and it went really well. The response was great and we're excited to keep it going. The song mix consist of some of the JD songs but we have a lot of songs you don't hear us play in the band. We'll be back at Bitter End (903 E. Bitters) this Monday night. They'll have the Spurs/ Utah game on the big screen and we'll start after the game. Hope to see you there. You'll be hearing more about this project, as we move forward.
NEMESIS - Friday at GRC
Red Sauce Rules! Memorial Day Weekend
Red Sauce Rules! - Classic Rock & More, will be kicking off the Memorial Day weekend this Friday at the Radisson Hill Country Resort (Sea World). Come out early and enjoy a cool beverage on the patio by the pool. If you work in Westover Hills, it's the place to be on Friday's from 5:30 - 9 pm this summer.
Speaking of the place to be, Red Sauce Rules! continues to rock the Northwest side on Saturday night at "The Place Spirits Emporium" located on Bandera Road @ Eckert just west of Leon Vally. The fun starts at 9:30 pm and doesn't stop until 2 am.
Check out our website for directions at:
www.redsaucerules.com
See you there.
Speaking of the place to be, Red Sauce Rules! continues to rock the Northwest side on Saturday night at "The Place Spirits Emporium" located on Bandera Road @ Eckert just west of Leon Vally. The fun starts at 9:30 pm and doesn't stop until 2 am.
Check out our website for directions at:
www.redsaucerules.com
See you there.
May 22, 2007
Wow, Tool Actually Showed Up!!
So I finally got to see Tool!
Tell you what, though...maybe this isn't true for everyone, I don't know, but it seems to have been true for me.
When, after I posted this pathetic post back in July 2006, I was so freakin' excited when Kel felt sorry for me and bought us all tickets to go to the concert. Well, September came and Tool rescheduled. Then that show came near and I got pretty excited again. Then Tool rescheduled again. Then May came and the new date was near...and dammit, I just couldn't seem to dredge up the same excitement for a third time.
I have no idea why that is. I love Tool no less than I loved them before. Maybe it's just difficult to keep getting excited and disappointed. I don't know.
Anyway, after the second cancellation, Kel refunded her tickets, but insisted I keep mine. So we went. No cameras were allowed so I don't have any pics of the show (unless one of you many people snapping them with your cell phones want to send me some).
I'm glad I went. We had a good time. It was great to finally get to see Tool live. Kinda reminded me of when I saw Pink Floyd live...there's so much cool stuff on the screens, you kinda forget to watch the actual band. Fractal and plasma patterns, space scenery, and of course those freaky figures that are always in the Tool videos doing freaky things.
We didn't stay for the whole show, unfortunately, for several reasons:
Oh, we also got a Spurs cup with the soda. Bonus, eh?
Anyway, I wish we could have caught the whole show. I didn't get to hear "Sober," but I did get to hear "Schism," and those are my 2 favorite Tool songs. It was worth it. Thanks, Kel!!!!
I also found this in the comments on a post on here. Someone else's Tool experience:
Tell you what, though...maybe this isn't true for everyone, I don't know, but it seems to have been true for me.
When, after I posted this pathetic post back in July 2006, I was so freakin' excited when Kel felt sorry for me and bought us all tickets to go to the concert. Well, September came and Tool rescheduled. Then that show came near and I got pretty excited again. Then Tool rescheduled again. Then May came and the new date was near...and dammit, I just couldn't seem to dredge up the same excitement for a third time.
I have no idea why that is. I love Tool no less than I loved them before. Maybe it's just difficult to keep getting excited and disappointed. I don't know.
Anyway, after the second cancellation, Kel refunded her tickets, but insisted I keep mine. So we went. No cameras were allowed so I don't have any pics of the show (unless one of you many people snapping them with your cell phones want to send me some).
I'm glad I went. We had a good time. It was great to finally get to see Tool live. Kinda reminded me of when I saw Pink Floyd live...there's so much cool stuff on the screens, you kinda forget to watch the actual band. Fractal and plasma patterns, space scenery, and of course those freaky figures that are always in the Tool videos doing freaky things.
We didn't stay for the whole show, unfortunately, for several reasons:
- I am deathly afraid of heights, and our tickets were top 0' the nosebleed. I honestly think, if I had stood up on my seat, I could have touched the ceiling of the AT&T Center. When, after 8 or 9 songs, I had to go down to the bathroom and saw the vendors packing everything up and figured the show must not be much longer, I couldn't bring myself to climb way back up there. I think, given my fear of heights, it was pretty brave of me to climb that high and remain that high up for as long as I did! Only for Tool!
- Being that it was a weeknight, we had to make sure we beat the crowds out. We just couldn't stay out as long as it would have taken for us to get home if we had to fight our way out of there.
- We couldn't afford to stay much longer financially! Those places just really gouge you! Even without paying for tickets, we spent more than $60 in the short time we were there. $10 for parking, almost $20 on drinks (that's 2 beers and a soda, btw) plus $38 for a t-shirt.
Oh, we also got a Spurs cup with the soda. Bonus, eh?Anyway, I wish we could have caught the whole show. I didn't get to hear "Sober," but I did get to hear "Schism," and those are my 2 favorite Tool songs. It was worth it. Thanks, Kel!!!!
I also found this in the comments on a post on here. Someone else's Tool experience:
I will start this off by saying that I am not a die-hard tool fan, but I can dig their music. Last night, with a group of great friends...we endured what few in San Antonio have had to endure.Anybody else want to share their experience at the show? Feel free to post in the comments or email me your story at rowanlafolle@gmail.com
A little background that I learned last night is that TOOL had cancelled the event twice!! First cause the lead singer lost his voice and the second because the drummer hurt his arm. If we lived in Las Vegas, they would have played through it. It wasn't like I heard a word from the lead singer last night anyway and the drummer was drowned out by the bad-ass guitar solos anyway too!
All in all, for them having cancelled on our fair city TWICE...you would expect an incredible show to make it up to their fans...they didn't deliver...
I had more fun buying their cool shirts and spent $250 at the souvenir stand. So needless to say, I won't expect much the next time they come around. We got in the car about 45 minutes before it was going to end, as did half the sold out crowd...and guess what was playing on the radio???
Yeah....TOOL!!! It sounded sooooo much better on the radio than in person...like night and day!
They should not only give refunds, but they should pay people to attend their next concert. Not free tickets, but give people a shirt if they show up to another flop concert.
The laser show was weak as well, and the most amusing part was the guy dropping acid a few rows ahead of me. Also, the girl who was using her cell phone as a light so her boyfriend could roll a joint was funny too. There was a lot of non-cigarette smoke in the air...and they frisked us all when we got close to the doors...go figure!
So, because of friends...the night was not lost. I am tired and hung over. I have some cool shirts and some unusual memories.
May 21, 2007
May 20, 2007
Exit 314 at The Cove
from Exit 314:
We're playing this Tuesday night, May 22, at the Cove, just north of downtown San Antonio, and could really use some support. The Cove is a place everybody in San Antonio wants to play. So to earn a coveted weekend night show, we've got to do this Tuesday show and impress Lisa and Sam, the owners, who like what they've heard on a demo CD so far. Please stop by for a while if you can. They have an excellent grill and showtime is 7 -10 pm. Address is 606 W. Cypress, just north of downtown off Fredericksburg and San Pedro. Website is www.thecove.us .
Hope you can come!
We're playing this Tuesday night, May 22, at the Cove, just north of downtown San Antonio, and could really use some support. The Cove is a place everybody in San Antonio wants to play. So to earn a coveted weekend night show, we've got to do this Tuesday show and impress Lisa and Sam, the owners, who like what they've heard on a demo CD so far. Please stop by for a while if you can. They have an excellent grill and showtime is 7 -10 pm. Address is 606 W. Cypress, just north of downtown off Fredericksburg and San Pedro. Website is www.thecove.us .
Hope you can come!
May 19, 2007
Forty Weight
May, 19 2007
Patsy's Icehouse
(ALL AGES SHOW !!)
2602 N Flores
by SAC, San Antonio, Texas 78212
Cost : FREE
May 18, 2007
Euphoria
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