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*** Tres Mts. - D.C. Fanviews Here 3/21/11 ***

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March 21, 2011 Washington D.C. - Black Cat

Holes in the Road
Utah
Mystery
Makes Me Feel
God Told Me
Afrosheena
In The Middle
She's My New
Oh Lord
My Baby
Life
In Every Dream Home a Heartache
La Grange
Fire

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  • ToHellURideToHellURide Posts: 145
    Just got back from the show...Mike stole the show...he was amazing start to finish.
  • PeterBPeterB Posts: 26
    Wow, just wow. They set the room on fire. A great vibe. Lots of energy. Dug's vocals were amazing. And yes, Mikey was melting faces and having with the crowd. I feel so lucky to have seen them.
  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    Just got back from the show...and for anyone who is still undecided whether they should go...I say GO! You won't be disappointed.
    For those of you going to the upcoming shows with Gull as the opener, I would suggest getting there early to check this dude out. He played for ~35 minutes and he played 3-4 songs...I can't be sure how many songs he played..well if you saw him play you would understand :)
    He plays the guitar & drums at the same time...I can best describe what I witnessed with a Dazed and Confused (movie) quote : "You couldn't handle that shit on strong acid, man". It was really cool, but his mask may give me nightmares tonight.

    On to Tres Mts...
    I was very close to the stage (just one person back) in between Mikey & dUg and from beginning to end they rocked the place. They kicked it off with Holes in the Road and of course Mike got very into it right away. He was literally playing in the faces of the first couple rows for nearly every song. It was amazing. A few songs in they played Makes Me Feel which was one of my favorite songs from the album and still is one of my faves after hearing it live...just a great vibe on that song. Before starting "God Told Me", dUg reminded everyone that this is a sarcastic song...i love when sarcastic songs are the ones that have the "catchiest" hook. When they played Afrosheena, Mike encouraged everyone to sing the chorus..he really had a great time with the crowd..and we had a great time with him :D
    Life was a great one live too...a lot of feeling in that song and I could tell dUg was really getting into it.
    I've got to say one of the highlights for me was their cover of In Every Dream Home A Heartache...they all knocked this one out of the park. They wrapped up with La Grange/Fire and it was a great way to end the show. I was impressed with everyone in the band..Mike of course was on fire, dUg's vocals were awesome, Rick played the shit out of the drums and Jeff rocked out as usual. I loved that it was obvious that everyone was having a great time playing together..big smiles across the stage :D

    I'm sure there are plenty of details I missed...but all you need to know is that Tres Mts. rocked!! Now go see them!! :D
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • TravelarTravelar Kalamazoo, USA Posts: 3,415
    This show was spectacular. I think I was in front of afroannie, right between Mike and Dug. All I can say is that the Master, Mike McCready, melted my face playing his guitar just inches away from my face on several occasions.

    As for the band, they looked like they were have a great time The set was just over an hour, but it rocked the entire time. Jeff was hopping around and really seemed to be enjoying himself. Dug was on and really seemed into it.

    I also feel lucky to have seen this line-up. Go see them if you have the chance.
  • OffHeGoes132OffHeGoes132 Posts: 594
    Have to agree that Mike stole the show. He was absolutely amazing; I’ll probably never stand that close to him again. He was interacting with the crowd on just about every song and was jamming all over the stage. I’m so glad I ended up getting there on time—I was about 4 rows back on Mike’s side and...I CAUGHT ONE OF HIS GUITAR PICKS!! I can almost guarantee that will never happen again!

    Don’t have much time this morning, but just wanted support the great reviews from other folks. Jeff looked like he was having a lot of fun, too, wish I could have gotten better pics of him. Pinnick’s vocals were surprisingly very strong…actually better than the album on certain songs. Speaking of the album, the live show rocks A LOT harder. I must admit I was really disappointed after listening the album for the first time and hearing how mellow it was (especially after getting addicted to My Baby). The live show is a different story, especially the guitar parts. Mike extends and rips through just about all of the solos with fury, and the riffs are a lot heavier. He was literally right in the fans faces last night shredding.

    Again, if you have the opportunity to see these guys, take it, it’s a damn good time. Honestly Jeff and Mike looked to be having more fun than they do at PJ concerts; I think a large part of that is the small, intimate venue--they can really relax and interact with the crowd MUCH more so than they’re used. With their limited set of tour dates thus far, I feel really fortunate to have seen them. You won’t see Jeff and Mike in such small venues very often, so go see ‘em if you can!
  • LaddieLaddie Posts: 311
    I won't reiterate too much of what was already said. I was lucky enough to briefly meet Jeff prior to the show at the merch table and get a quick picture with him. He was very cool to the group of fans that were trying to say hi prior to the show. I was actually surprised that more people didn't approach him.

    Gull was scary/interesting/talented/fun. Definitely try to check him out.

    The group as a whole seemed to have a lot of fun up there and Doug seemed genuinely impressed by the crowd reaction throughout the show. Mike seemed like he was just let loose and went to town on the guitar. I was on Mike's side and the man's skills are IMPRESSIVE. He is amazing with the crowd. High fives, playing in people's faces, he was a blast to watch. I go to touch his flippin' guitar as he played. Unreal! The set rocked, and closing with Fire was killer.

    I saw travelar and afroannie but did not venture over to say hi. By the time I realized I spotted message board celebrities, Tres Mts were already in full swing.

    Definitely check these guys out if you can or are on the fence about going. I got to say hi and shake hands with most of the band and the music was fun. Thanks Doug, Mikey, Mike, and Jeff! You guys ROCK!

    GO SEE TRES MTS!!!!
  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    Laddie wrote:
    I won't reiterate too much of what was already said. I was lucky enough to briefly meet Jeff prior to the show at the merch table and get a quick picture with him. He was very cool to the group of fans that were trying to say hi prior to the show. I was actually surprised that more people didn't approach him.

    Gull was scary/interesting/talented/fun. Definitely try to check him out.

    The group as a whole seemed to have a lot of fun up there and Doug seemed genuinely impressed by the crowd reaction throughout the show. Mike seemed like he was just let loose and went to town on the guitar. I was on Mike's side and the man's skills are IMPRESSIVE. He is amazing with the crowd. High fives, playing in people's faces, he was a blast to watch. I go to touch his flippin' guitar as he played. Unreal! The set rocked, and closing with Fire was killer.

    I saw travelar and afroannie but did not venture over to say hi. By the time I realized I spotted message board celebrities, Tres Mts were already in full swing.

    Definitely check these guys out if you can or are on the fence about going. I got to say hi and shake hands with most of the band and the music was fun. Thanks Doug, Mikey, Mike, and Jeff! You guys ROCK!

    GO SEE TRES MTS!!!!


    That's cool you got to meet Jeff! Too bad you didn't get a chance to hi...I always look around at pearl jam shows wondering who the fellow crazies...I mean board members are :lol:
    It's always nice to meet fellow fans that "get it". I'm always dragging one of my friends along, and while they like music, it's just not quite the same. My friend last night kept asking me about the herd of guys huddling up on Mike's side :D I think she understood a little better after she saw Mike in all his glory. :D It was definitely a unique experience to have Mike literally playing in your face! Even if you got front row seats at a pj show, there's usually a barrier between the stage and seats, so you would still never be that close.
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • Johnny AbruzzoJohnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 12,001
    So excited for tomorrow night!!!

    I admit, the sarcasm of God Told Me went right over my head the first couple times I listened to it. :lol: Whew... I was a little worried there. ;)
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  • neilybabes86neilybabes86 Posts: 16,057
    time frame of the start times please..thanks
    i post on the board of a band that doesn't exsist anymore .......i need my head examined.......
  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    Johnny Abruzzo wrote:
    So excited for tomorrow night!!!

    I admit, the sarcasm of God Told Me went right over my head the first couple times I listened to it. :lol: Whew... I was a little worried there. ;)

    My initial impression of the song was that it was sarcastic, but it was nice that dUg confirmed it last night :)
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    neilybabes86 wrote:
    time frame of the start times please..thanks

    Doors opened at 8:00
    Gull came to stage around 8:45ish, played for 35-40 min. I really just stared at this dude during his set.
    Tres Mts. came on 10ish and played for about 1 hr. 15 min.
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • neilybabes86neilybabes86 Posts: 16,057
    afroannnie wrote:
    neilybabes86 wrote:
    time frame of the start times please..thanks

    Doors opened at 8:00
    Gull came to stage around 8:45ish, played for 35-40 min. I really just stared at this dude during his set.
    Tres Mts. came on 10ish and played for about 1 hr. 15 min.


    10pm??????????

    i think nyc is way earlier... thank you though
    i post on the board of a band that doesn't exsist anymore .......i need my head examined.......
  • Black DiamondBlack Diamond Posts: 25,107
    neilybabes86 wrote:
    afroannnie wrote:
    neilybabes86 wrote:
    time frame of the start times please..thanks

    Doors opened at 8:00
    Gull came to stage around 8:45ish, played for 35-40 min. I really just stared at this dude during his set.
    Tres Mts. came on 10ish and played for about 1 hr. 15 min.


    10pm??????????

    i think nyc is way earlier... thank you though
    Doors open at 6:30... soooo they might come on at 8:30?
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  • stpmattbstpmattb Posts: 956
    Annie - were you the short girl with curly hair???

    It sounds like most of us were in the same spot. I had my shorter female friend in front of me, I had on a black shirt, glasses, blonde guy with a beard.
    http://www.myspace.com/stpmattb
  • neilybabes86neilybabes86 Posts: 16,057
    something tells me mikey's side is gonna be way more packed than jeffs
    i post on the board of a band that doesn't exsist anymore .......i need my head examined.......
  • neilybabes86neilybabes86 Posts: 16,057
    Black Diamond wrote:
    neilybabes86 wrote:
    afroannnie wrote:

    Doors opened at 8:00
    Gull came to stage around 8:45ish, played for 35-40 min. I really just stared at this dude during his set.
    Tres Mts. came on 10ish and played for about 1 hr. 15 min.


    10pm??????????

    i think nyc is way earlier... thank you though
    Doors open at 6:30... soooo they might come on at 8:30?


    right..the gull dude 7 30

    3 mts 815 ish
    i post on the board of a band that doesn't exsist anymore .......i need my head examined.......
  • pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,903
    It was a great show, lots of energy. Mike was going crazy like usual. band looked to be having a lot of fun and really into it. I think the songs come across great live.

    And of course, any time someone covers ZZ Top, its awesome.
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
  • LaddieLaddie Posts: 311
    stpmattb wrote:
    Annie - were you the short girl with curly hair???

    It sounds like most of us were in the same spot. I had my shorter female friend in front of me, I had on a black shirt, glasses, blonde guy with a beard.

    Speaking of beards, my friends and I were commenting on how many beards there were all over the place last night. I was right behind those three guys that Afroannie was talking about on Mike's side. One of them was asked to leave for a while for sneaking a cigarette. I was wearing a yellow t-shirt, brown glasses, no beard.

    Afroannie - I too like to meet fellow nutjobs :mrgreen: on this board if I can. I was part of a somewhat awkward meeting at the last dc area show at jiffy lube live. next time there's a show in the area we'll definitely chat it up. :D
  • JenfarrJenfarr Posts: 680
    neilybabes86 wrote:
    something tells me mikey's side is gonna be way more packed than jeffs

    Can some one confirm, is Mike's side on Mike's regular PJ spot and Jeff's side is Stone's regular PJ spot?
    "McCready played on, lending credence to the theory that he was actually built in Stone’s basement from spare truck parts and vinyl records." - Glide Mag. review of MSG 7/8/03
  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    stpmattb wrote:
    Annie - were you the short girl with curly hair???

    It sounds like most of us were in the same spot. I had my shorter female friend in front of me, I had on a black shirt, glasses, blonde guy with a beard.


    Yep! That was me :D I think you guys were standing right next to me on my left side...so nice of you to let your shorter friend stand in front of you ;):D
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    Laddie wrote:
    stpmattb wrote:
    Annie - were you the short girl with curly hair???

    It sounds like most of us were in the same spot. I had my shorter female friend in front of me, I had on a black shirt, glasses, blonde guy with a beard.

    Speaking of beards, my friends and I were commenting on how many beards there were all over the place last night. I was right behind those three guys that Afroannie was talking about on Mike's side. One of them was asked to leave for a while for sneaking a cigarette. I was wearing a yellow t-shirt, brown glasses, no beard.

    Afroannie - I too like to meet fellow nutjobs :mrgreen: on this board if I can. I was part of a somewhat awkward meeting at the last dc area show at jiffy lube live. next time there's a show in the area we'll definitely chat it up. :D

    Definitely! :thumbup:
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    Jenfarr wrote:
    neilybabes86 wrote:
    something tells me mikey's side is gonna be way more packed than jeffs

    Can some one confirm, is Mike's side on Mike's regular PJ spot and Jeff's side is Stone's regular PJ spot?

    Mike is on his "normal" PJ side and yes Jeff was where Stone usually is. Enjoy the show!
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • letterscratcherletterscratcher Posts: 22
    My friend and I drove from Minnesota to be at the DC show, and it was excellent. Like all PJ events, the crowd was just great and so positive. (Thanks to Joe, Craig, Randall and Jackie for hanging out with us--hope I got all your names right!) Like other people have said, Mike was beyond awesome, and I was honored to pay homage at the feet of Jeff Ament.

    dUg really let loose and was terrific live. I had not heard of Richard Stuverud before the CD came out, and he completely rocked the house--just superb. I would see him play anytime, any place.

    My favorites of the night were "Utah," "Oh, Lord," and the sweet "LaGrange."

    Thanks to The Black Cat and to everyone who made it such a great night! (If 3Mts. needs one more gig to pass the time, feel free to hit us up in the Midwest.)
  • PC13114PC13114 Posts: 18
    If you get a chance go see these guys you need to go. I second all of the great reviews. Mike was unreal, DuG voice is great and Jeff rocked out. You also will never get closer to these guys on stage. I was ten feet from Mike and it was unreal. To end a great night, we heard that Mike and Jeff might be hanging at the bar downstairs. No more than twenty minutes after the show out come Mike and Jeff. They spent a good half an hour talking to a group of us and could not have been more down to earth and generous with their time. I have been to over 25 shows but had never met anyone from the band. I even got a picture with Mike. Most cases our "idols" are not what we envison that might be in person. Jeff and Mike were every bit as cool and grounded as I hoped they would be. It just reinforced why I have followed and supported this band for 20 years. Can't wait till the Festival.
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  • PC13114PC13114 Posts: 18
    Here is a link to Mike's Sick Solo on Hendrix Fire at the Tres Mts Show in DC

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDpeNT-GktY
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  • tremorman10tremorman10 Posts: 59
    it was a great show.the songs sound 10 times better live. i got to strum mikes guitar which is like so crazy to think you would be that close to mike. got tons of guitar pics..even gave one to a nice woman who i felt bad that i couldnt take a picture of the setlist on the floor that she wanted.Just a amazing night.
  • stpmattbstpmattb Posts: 956
    afroannnie wrote:
    stpmattb wrote:
    Annie - were you the short girl with curly hair???

    It sounds like most of us were in the same spot. I had my shorter female friend in front of me, I had on a black shirt, glasses, blonde guy with a beard.


    Yep! That was me :D I think you guys were standing right next to me on my left side...so nice of you to let your shorter friend stand in front of you ;):D

    Correct! What a small world! Very cool that you drove down for it. Of course I let her stand in front, I'm a nice "tall" guy :mrgreen:
    http://www.myspace.com/stpmattb
  • RedMosquito22RedMosquito22 Posts: 8,158
    Do they have poster tubes there? DO they let you bring them in?
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  • TravelarTravelar Kalamazoo, USA Posts: 3,415
    tremorman10 wrote:
    it was a great show.the songs sound 10 times better live. i got to strum mikes guitar which is like so crazy to think you would be that close to mike. got tons of guitar pics..even gave one to a nice woman who i felt bad that i couldnt take a picture of the setlist on the floor that she wanted.Just a amazing night.

    I have Dug's setlist.... if you wanted a scan. Better than a picture. :)
  • tremorman10tremorman10 Posts: 59
    Travelar wrote:
    tremorman10 wrote:
    it was a great show.the songs sound 10 times better live. i got to strum mikes guitar which is like so crazy to think you would be that close to mike. got tons of guitar pics..even gave one to a nice woman who i felt bad that i couldnt take a picture of the setlist on the floor that she wanted.Just a amazing night.

    I have Dug's setlist.... if you wanted a scan. Better than a picture. :)


    sick..heck yeah..
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