X and Rollins Band this Friday in Philly (venue change)

PatricSaint III

The mighty X, Henry Rollins Band and Riverboat Gamblers show at the Electric Factory was just moved to the TLA today.

I can't believe this bill can't move tickets....

Who's goin?

PatricSaint III

No one here other than 3 of my pals are goin to this show???

Don't worry kids....chances are slim they'll play "The New World" and Tim Robbins ain't gonna be there.

KevinStraub

Some friends of mine got the chance to check out this bill in Toronto while they were on the Warped tour. We're all going tonight in NY. I don't know why anyone wouldn't want to check out this show. Maybe if more people knew that Pearl Jam used to cover Tearing they would be more interested in the Rollins Band. I'm pretty psyched about seeing the old lineup again, the last time I did was back in '94 at Woodstock. They are one of the tightest live bands you'll ever see!

Sharon_Hearts_PJ

Hooray for being 1/3 of pals


Have fun tonight Kevin! You'll have to let us know how the NY show was!

PatricSaint III

KevinStraub wrote:

Some friends of mine got the chance to check out this bill in Toronto while they were on the Warped tour. We're all going tonight in NY. I don't know why anyone wouldn't want to check out this show. Maybe if more people knew that Pearl Jam used to cover Tearing they would be more interested in the Rollins Band. I'm pretty psyched about seeing the old lineup again, the last time I did was back in '94 at Woodstock. They are one of the tightest live bands you'll ever see!

We're expecting a NY show report in the morning....hope you had fun!

Sharon_Hearts_PJ

You all missed out on some good clean fun!!

Pictures for Bill:

This one's really just for you:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v36/Shaaaaron/X%20and%20Rollins/gumtree.jpg

The only good shot I got of any musicians all night:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v36/Shaaaaron/X%20and%20Rollins/riverboatwithX.jpg

"A Sundry Lot":

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v36/Shaaaaron/X%20and%20Rollins/sundrylot.jpg

KevinStraub

Anyone who couldn't make it to the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday missed a great show. Riverboat Gamblers ripped through a tight set while their lead singer showed off some of his acrobatics (and also why he was seen earlier this year sporting a cast on one arm), very early Vedderesque. I don't know how much I want to listen to these guys at home, but if you get the chance, you should check them out live. The deffinately give it their all.
The reason I was there, however, was The Mighty Rollins Band. The (almost) original lineup getting together again to blow the minds of unsuspecting concert-goers. I don't have a set list (although I'm sure you can find one), but they did a great job of mixing it up between the first three major released albums (End of Silence, Weight, Come in And Burn...). I'l admit I was looking forward to seeing Hank front the Mother Superior lineup, but as soon as I saw Melvin Gibbs, Sim Cain, and Chris Haskett take the stage I knew I was in for a treat. Rollins is looking his age but not acting it; the guy hasn't lost a step. From the start of their almost exactly hour long set, he was "on". One of the surprises for me was that they actualy played "Liar", showing that even at his most intense, Rollins still has a great sense of humor about him. Over all the highlight for me was when the fell into "Vol. 4" from the album Weight. Heavy doesn't begin to say it. Any how, for any of you hoping to get a review of "x" I didn't stick around to see them, leaving early so that I wouldn't make it a late night. My plan kind of backfired because I didn't make it home 'til 5 anyhow... NY can be that way.

3sheets

yeah, i'm gonna see this great lineup on Sat. in Orlando. I can't wait to finally see X live. anyone know what they've been playing lately? i'm too lazy to look it up now.

PatricSaint III

13PJ13 wrote:

You all missed out on some good clean fun!!

Pictures for Bill:

This one's really just for you:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v36/Shaaaaron/X%20and%20Rollins/gumtree.jpg

The only good shot I got of any musicians all night:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v36/Shaaaaron/X%20and%20Rollins/riverboatwithX.jpg

"A Sundry Lot":

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v36/Shaaaaron/X%20and%20Rollins/sundrylot.jpg

Nice pics kiddo....thanks!
What's up w that guy in the Body Count shirt!

PatricSaint III

3sheets wrote:

yeah, i'm gonna see this great lineup on Sat. in Orlando. I can't wait to finally see X live. anyone know what they've been playing lately? i'm too lazy to look it up now.

The X show last night was typical of what they have played since Billy Zoom returned in 1998. No material is performed from any album after Ain't Love Grand.
They opened up with Your Phones off the Hook But Your Not.

I called 3 of the 4 songs in the encore.
They did Hungry Wolf (my fave), Once over Twice, Blue Spark and Soul Kitchen in the encore.

Riverboat Gamblers joined them for the set closer but I can't recall what that was...

Henry was great as expected. About a third of the crowd left after his set.