Ted Leo and the Pharmacists

restlesssoul · March 2008

Not much talk of them here, i searched Leo and Pharmacists and nothing.

So here's a thread about the openers for Pearl Jam June 19-30.

I just walked down to Zulu records and got the vinyl.

"living with living"

Are these guys any good? im literally opening it right now and putting it on.

Any experience with them? Live or otherwise?

1STmammal2wearPants · March 2008

restlesssoul wrote:

Not much talk of them here, i searched Leo and Pharmacists and nothing.

So here's a thread about the openers for Pearl Jam June 19-30.

I just walked down to Zulu records and got the vinyl.

"living with living"

Are these guys any good? im literally opening it right now and putting it on.

Any experience with them? Live or otherwise?

I just saw Ted Leo (solo) open for the Dropkick Murphys in Dorchester (Boston) St. Patty's day weekend. A homecoming of sorts for both, since Ted Leo is also from the Boston scene. Once I got past his voice which annoyed me at first, I thought his music was pretty decent. But those looking for Kings of Leon won't find it here. A lot of pop with a punk edge to it.

transplant · March 2008

I have most if not all his stuff (including a Chisel release). Shake the Sheets is my favorite (if I had to pick one).

Pretty darn good opening act IMO. His music is very listenable, not a whole lot not to like.

jimed14 · March 2008

Huge Ted Leo fan and one of the few that is just as excited, if not moreso, to see Ted Leo open for PJ in Mansfield ...

Oh, and "Hearts of Oak" is a MUST pick up!

Here's what I posted over in a Porch thread ....

CantKeepmedown wrote:

I'm so bummed they're (KOL) not doing any of the MSG/Mansfield dates.

Ted Leo .... while I'll admit an arena like MSG is going to be a bit big for him, I'm tellin' ya, he's pretty awsome .... his live shows rock.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsuC_dB77PI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBkIuNx4Zwg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl4myGZAXY4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzTZzo40PUg&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cg0HHPvYhQ&feature=related

Ted Leo media on his site ... http://tedleo.com/media.php

oh .... and he actually does up a good Kelly Clarkson cover with a Yeah Yeah Yeahs tag (seriously) .... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBr5FPIL8UU&feature=related

cc10106 · March 2008

Ted Leo is one of the gems of American musicians. Pretty much love everything from/about the dude. That said, I'm not sure how well his music will translate in big ampitheaters.

Schoki · March 2008

Shake the Sheets is one hell of an album! Would love to attend just one show just to see TL and PJ. Too bad book my flights to the west coast for september so i´m still hoping for some more shows in the west.

thunderDAN · March 2008

I saw him at Lolla and they were decent, but I'm going to Va. Beach over MSG so I can see KOL open

CM1847 · March 2008

One of my favorite bands out there. Leo is the man, just about everything he's done is golden(you can have the first Pharmacist LP). Chisel was a very good band, but his stuff under TL + Pharmacists is spectacular. Shake The Sheets is one of the best straight-up rock albums of the decade. Tyranny of Distance is right up there with it. Living With The Living is a bit different, it is very, very poppy, but after a while I grew to love it too. Hearts of Oak is very good as well.

You can't go wrong with Leo, great performer. I'd love to see him on a huge stage, that would be wild. I know he is going to rock his ass off up there, he always does.

Zoso · March 2008

I must admit I don't know too much about these guys... Will be interesting to go down and check them out before pearl jam take the stage.

Clarice · March 2008

I´ve never seen the band living, just some videos. and i can bet they will make a great opening for PJ concert. I would love to be there..

iamsampj · March 2008

i've seen him a few times now. it was always a really good show. i think he's a great performer....though he always seems to hurt himself onstage. always a good show, imo.

PatrickBateman · March 2008

I you tubed him and will be checking out his opening set as well....seems pretty good

augustwest · March 2008

if i can only get tickets

server, please don't crash...

embrace · March 2008

cc10106 wrote:

Ted Leo is one of the gems of American musicians. Pretty much love everything from/about the dude. That said, I'm not sure how well his music will translate in big ampitheaters.

I totally agree!!! We saw Ted Leo here in Philly. I have been a fan for about 2 years and my husband was on the fence but was up for the show. It was one of the best times we've had - esp the way TL talks to everyone and is just so comfortable. I am stoked to see them opening for PJ though I am nervous that the big arena will wash out the sound and the intimacy of it all. My mate disagrees with me thinking he can totally step up to the larger venue and that the crowd similarity (of PJ and TL&P) should work well.

blackredyellow · March 2008

Ted Leo kicks ass... I only have "Shake the Sheets" and "Hearts of Oak", but those two albums have been in my regular rotation for probably the past year or so.

bovy_j · March 2008

I've never heard of them before Pearl Jam announced that they were going to be openers...but I've watched some of their stuff on youtube and will probably go get one of their albums.
They're really good!

jimed14 · March 2008

Bumping this as people are asking about them with the upcoming dates with PJ.

I posted you tube videos on page 1 of the thread, check 'em out.

One Song Glory · March 2008

I saw them open for Death Cab last year. I vaguely remember them, but I do remember being extremely impressed and wanting to check them out further...but I honestly forgot! Now I have an opportunity to buy a CD or two in preparation.

Nothing against Kings of Leon, I love them, but it's cool that we get someone I know I like if it can't be them.

mrwalkerb · March 2008

I'm actually suprised how little poeple are aware of them on here, between KOL and Ted Leo it's not even close, I saw him play a club show in October and he did solo covers of Dancing in the dark and dirty old town which was wicked, of course the fact that the three albums I have are amazing doesn't hurt, my friend says hearts of oak but I say shake the sheets

augustwest · March 2008

mrwalkerb wrote:

I'm actually suprised how little poeple are aware of them on here, between KOL and Ted Leo it's not even close, I saw him play a club show in October and he did solo covers of Dancing in the dark and dirty old town which was wicked, of course the fact that the three albums I have are amazing doesn't hurt, my friend says hearts of oak but I say shake the sheets

cool tips for my new cd purchases!

"hearts of oak"(maybe) & "shake the streets"(for sure)

is there alotta love for the new cd called "living with the living" or should i just not bother on that...if the band is playing a lot of those new songs at shows now maybe i should pick it up. thoughts and comments appreciated. thanks

http://www.tedleo.com/news.php

embrace · March 2008

augustwest wrote:

cool tips for my new cd purchases!

"hearts of oak"(maybe) & "shake the streets"(for sure)

is there alotta love for the new cd called "living with the living" or should i just not bother on that...if the band is playing a lot of those new songs at shows now maybe i should pick it up. thoughts and comments appreciated. thanks

http://www.tedleo.com/news.php

He mixes it up well at the show- We saw him right after living with the living was released and he still played almost the entire s the s album...

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