There's a hell of a lot of good shows Sept. 12 and 13th, here's the run-down...

Friday, Sept. 12:
Verde @ Blue Sky Court @ 10:30 - $5
De Novo Dahl @ Exit/In @ 11:20 - $10
Slack @ The End @ 12:10 - $5
Character @ Blue Sky Court@ 12:10 - $5

Saturday, Sept. 13:
Imaginary Baseball League @ Blue Sky Court @ 11:20 - $5

You can get an all-access pass at Tower Records on Broadway for about $20. There's close to a million other shows that weekend too, so I suggest buying the pass. I can't think of a better way to spend the 2nd anniversary of the first and second days after 9/11. Can you?

With the exception of Sam Ashworth at 9:40 (?) on saturday, that pretty much sums up my schedule so far. Good work. Unfortunately, I'll have to miss Character (again) to see Slack. Sorry, Stopforme.

I too will have to miss Character so that I can see Slack for the first time. I feel bad, but I get to see them tomorrow, so it's cool.

there's also ruby amanfu
thursday, september 11
11:20pm @ 12th and porter

Crap, you probably should have put this topic under "music", dude.

you are going to get in SO MUCH TROUBLE!!!

and dont forget the mercator show on saturday....

any venue is better than blue sky court.

(Edited by stopforme at 3:31 pm on Sep. 4, 2003)

God damn it! What a terrible shame that the 1000th topic in Misc wasn't supposed to be in that category at all. Fuck.

I guess I'm just too old-school.

(Edited by richarddawson at 2:32 pm on Sep. 4, 2003)

I like that place, except for it's bloated prices on shit. I like their sound better than most places that I go to. It sounds great if they have the right people's mikes turned on. The show that De Novo Dahl played there sounded awesome, except that Mark's vocals kept cutting out.

(Edited by richarddawson at 2:34 pm on Sep. 4, 2003)

2NMC last year was amazing. I love cruising from show to show all over the city, hearing all kinds of great music. This year will be more of the same, and I can't wait. And thelawnwrangler and I are actually going to some of the forums this year, too.

This conference is such a blessing, ya'll. Don't take it for granted!

(Edited by jamiecarroll at 3:49 pm on Sep. 4, 2003)

Man, that sounds like a lot of fun. Have a blast!

I just found a 2NMC guide that the Rage is putting out. I'm wondering what Keith is looking at in Verde's promo picture. He and Brian seem really distracted by something or they're trying not to look at Andrea's bare mid-drift. I mean, if it's there, why not look?

On related notes, we should all go see the Choir Girlz from page 27 at the Trap. They're badass. And the two promos next to theirs have some babes in them. So, go pickup your copy of this guide pronto and we can get to discussing these urgent matters of state.

The location kind of sucks, but it sounds awesome and it's big. I like it.

I love you guys!

I haven't been on here (or anywhere) in a while because of this event, so it's great to hear positive things. Of course, if there are negatives, I want to know so we can try to improve...

Given the length of sets and the fact that it's on a Friday, I have a strong feeling that the m-r-s and I will be making only one set.

So the question...

De Novo Dahl or Verde??

Both, be a pro

I will say that you haven't seen an entire DND set thus far, but I still think you should do both.

Last night was the first Friday night we'd had any energy, so it may be possible to make both.

You sure make us sound old.

We can do it. I know we can!

I'll be holding both of you to that.

thursdayyy green rode shotgun plays at 11:20 at the blue sky court.

So I think I've come up with a gameplan. It's ambitious, I know, but I'm 'avin it large, knowarimean?

THURSDAY, 9/11
10:30 the Carter Administration @ the Blue Sky Court
11:20 Ruby Amanfu @ 12th & Porter
12:10 the Del Giovanni Clique @ the Exit/In

FRIDAY, 9/12
8:00 the Nashville Symphony @ TPAC
9:40 Laws Rushing @ 12th & Porter
10:30 Verde @ the Blue Sky Court
11:20 De Novo Dahl @ the Exit/In
12:10 Slack @ the End

This schedule is subject to change. I'm a little disappointed that they don't have the hip-hop showcase going late into the night (2-3am) like they did last year - that would be a perfect nightcap. But I might just check it out earlier in the night Saturday night...we'll see.

assuming i dont have to be 18 to get a pass (and im probably wrong) ill be seeing: green rode shotgun, verde, de novo dahl, and imaginary baseball league. all subject to change since im really not sure how im getting to each.

(Edited by rachel at 7:14 pm on Sep. 9, 2003)

Please tell me you have friends in this band or some other type of obligation.

Your friday schedule looks awfully familiar.

How about saturday? Will you be playing with Sam Ashworth?

The Flat F$%#@#$ Chop 2NMC Tour

Thursday 11th - Green Rode Shotgun @ 11:20 Blue Sky Court
(guy with the jacko teeth behind the bar scares me but it will be worth it)

Friday 12th - Verde @ 10:30 Blue Sky Court
De Novo Dahl @ 11:20 Exit/In
(can it be done?)

Saturday 13th - The Hot Pipes @ 12:10 The End


The free hours will be spent wandering aimlessly from club to club...looking, searching, listening, hoping.....

No, I'm just curious about them. Have you heard them before? Are they bad?

Yes, I'm playing with Sam. We're on a pretty good bill, I think - aireline and the Hot Pipes are good, anyway.

(Edited by jamiecarroll at 9:59 pm on Sep. 9, 2003)

i just realized my member title is "Features Superstar"... is that new? has anyone else had that?

I am not a fan of The DGC. I've decided not to trash bands on this board anymore, so I'll leave it at that.

You are on a good bill. I'm definitely down with Sam and Hot Pipes, and I haven't seen Aireline yet, so I'm excited.

1) Their fans seem like assholes
2) They seem like assholes
3) They beat some buddies of mine in a Battle of the bands (not a good reason to hate, I know)
4) They're nashville's answer to Limp Bizkit (only not as good)
5) (and most importantly) They've talked shit about the features in interviews (which I believe was reported by Smee. Am I right about that one?)

Wow. Is that so?

i think we will all be dizzy by the end of this weekend. i know i will be seeing you all around at various venues, and hopefully at the exit/in on fri. i hate having to play on the same night as friends at other venues.
it will be nice to see you all beginning on thurs. i have missed many of you you over the past couple weeks, but the dahl has had me on the road.

Anyone seen the front page of The Tennessean today?

.......

Ahhhh! Beat me to it. Shameless, Keith. Shameless.

Holy shit, Keith! That's awesome!

(Edited by jamiecarroll at 11:47 am on Sep. 10, 2003)

Very nice Keith... and you didn't have to kill anyone... also a mention of the Features...

(Edited by Peace Frog at 11:50 am on Sep. 10, 2003)

Yes, and yet another mention of the record deal that has yet to be announced here on the website.

What record deal?

OMG, 2 more reasons to love your drummer: his last name is adorable and he gave the best quote I've ever read in the Tennessean

has anyone gotten a wristband yet? im trying to figure out if they card for one and have called tower twice and "they dont know"..

No, they won't card you to purchase a wristband. You'll just probably get carded when you go into the clubs.

Thanks for posting that article Keith. I didn't know anybody at the Tennessean was well-rehearsed enough to write an article about some of those bands.

I try not to be too shameless, but when you get on the front page of a newspaper, I think you are entitled to some bragging rights.

Indeed you do. Bravo and well done!

Daigle spoke to the people today at 2NMC.

What hath the Exhalted One sayeth?

There's clearly been some wreckless journalism lately with these lies.

Don't hold your breath.

So, thanks to a tip from Slack, I caught Unknown Hinson last night. Very entertaining schtick. He's this old dude with fake sideburns who looks like a "demonic Elvis" (according to Keith) that plays a mix of country/western, "horrorbilly", and bluesy rock. He claims to have invented country music, but was framed for murder while Hank, Johnny Cash (RIP), and company flourished from his style. His songs are 100% novelty songs with titles like "Your Man is Gay" and "I Ain't Afraid of Yer Husband". His band consists of a colonel sanders looking dude on bass, an old crazy-eyed white-haired drummer and a gangly and solemn chauffer/bodyguard. There was no energy whatsoever from the band, and the bodyguard stood entirely motionless throughout the entire 40 minute set. very entertaining, but I have to say the actual music wasn't that great (with the exception of some sweet guitar solos).

Also, thanks to a tip from De Novo Dahl, I caught Ruby Amanfu last night. Extremely talented voice. Although not really my style of music, she had great presence and her band had a nice, full, smooth sound. I will admit, though, the band was a bit "busy" at times. The highlight of the night was when Ruby was plugging her website, she said, "If you have a problem spelling my name, just think 'Hey Man, F- You'."

I'm stoked about tonight. I'm thinking 5 bands in 3 venues. Cause I'm hardcore like that.

I assume you knew that Ruby is managed by The Exhalted One... right?

usually ruby's shows are more acoustic.. with herself and her guitar, one other guitarist and a drummer... i like it better that way... but i still think she did great last night... there were just too many people on stage for me to pay attention to....

yeah, the exalted one who goes to buy water and never comes back.. jerkface.

Welcome to "classic ditches" 101. I love that one. And honestly, who buys water at a show anyway.

(Edited by richarddawson at 1:28 pm on Sep. 12, 2003)

he he no! he was too short to find us..

yeah. that's it...

Make that 6 bands. For those who care:

8:00 Tomorrow's Friend @ The End
8:50 Tyler James @ Exit/In
9:40 Miranda Sound @ Blue Sky Court
10:30 verde @ Blue Sky Court
11:20 De Novo Dahl @ Exit/In
12:10 Slack @ The End

Dig the symetry, bitches. And yes, I quoted myself.

i thought ruby's set was awesome. i do agree about the busy-ness at times, but i think a lot of that was due to the back ground singers singing in the wrong registers, they took up too much space, and the keyboard player over played a little, but as far as the vibe and stuff, i love the heavy grooves. it gives her music a lot more dance-ability and energy. that rhythm section was off the hook yo. see you guys tonight. except keith - i never want to see keith again in my life - what a jerk.

Make that was managed by The Exalted One...right?

Last night was my first time to see Ruby Amanfu. To say that I was impressed would be an understatement! I thought that the band was great, especially the bass player. I can't wait to see her again.

(Edited by jamiecarroll at 3:15 pm on Sep. 12, 2003)

2nmc would be a whole lot cooler if there were a few (more) good bands playing.