i havnt seen mg live yet... he was just here at the commodore wasn't he? too bad i'm not OLD ENOUGH to go to those stupid shows... pj better not play at the commodore.
(ps...the commodore wont be stupid once i turn 19, but for now its a stupid, stupid place)
Arts County Fair was a complete gong show and I almost walked out. Worst MG show I had ever been to, in spite of the fact that it was pretty much walking distance from my place.
Not MG's fault, though. I was at the Amnesty table until the break between K-os' and Matthew's set, and having to work my way through that crowd was one of the most freaky things I've ever experienced. I was behind the "pit" area but then it got too rough, so I moved back and still, idiots and drunken losers everywhere, running into people and attempting to crowdsurf ... I can't believe Matthew came back for the short encore, but I think it was the right decision given how the crowd might have reacted if he hadn't.
But in terms of atmosphere, yeah, definitely - the worst of the shows.
Not MG's fault, though. I was at the Amnesty table until the break between K-os' and Matthew's set, and having to work my way through that crowd was one of the most freaky things I've ever experienced. I was behind the "pit" area but then it got too rough, so I moved back and still, idiots and drunken losers everywhere, running into people and attempting to crowdsurf ... I can't believe Matthew came back for the short encore, but I think it was the right decision given how the crowd might have reacted if he hadn't.
But in terms of atmosphere, yeah, definitely - the worst of the shows.
I wouldn't dream of blaming Matt for the conditions there. It would have been a mess no matter who played. My school can be really lame sometimes, especially when you get a bunch of morons drinking and thinking they own the place.
I wouldn't dream of blaming Matt for the conditions there. It would have been a mess no matter who played. My school can be really lame sometimes, especially when you get a bunch of morons drinking and thinking they own the place.
I heard K-os and Metric got shit thrown at them as well.
I don't recall ever feeling so agitated in my life. I really hope that those idiots had really awful hangovers.
I wonder who'll play this year ... sure it's good exposure, but only to some degree - on the posters and word of mouth that the artist is playing. The loyal fans will show up and (try to) pay attention and everyone else will be completely oblivious to the talent they're disrespecting on stage. Winning over new fans is a lost cause at university/college drunk-a-thons.
No doubt. I'm not sure who will play, but it will be a half decent act that is a few years out of the mainstream, if the last few years are any indication.
K-OS and Metric got shit thrown at them too, and K-OS even freestyled some raps about it and it was pretty much awesome how he managed to keep relatively upbeat, although I could definately see some noticeable frustration near the end of his set.
meh, the shows in the bars just end up with the fans being idiots and him getting pissed off and leaving after an hour.
he attracts a bad crowd.
so i really hope the acoustic tour happens. i've stopped bothering with his live shows until then.
There was the famous Regina exhibition performance when a fan hit Matt in the face with a shoe and he said "Fuck you" and walked off stage. Since then the identity of the 'shoeman' has become something of an urban legend in Regina, almost anyone I talk to claims they were right there and that guy was there best friend.
On a lighter topic, though I do appreciate the solo records but I still miss "The Matthew Good Band". Genn really complimented Matt's awesome song writing. All of the alums were fucking awesome especially "Underdogs", that's in my top 5 of best fucking cd's ever. It pissed me off so much when they broke up right after "Audio of Being" came out, I was really excited to hear where they were going... oh well, another great band bites the dust.
Which came first,
the bad idea or me befallen by it?
I'm listening to Lights of Endangered Species right now, and it's awesome. I discovered I have so many unreleased and b sides it's almost daunting to think about going through. He is an amazing artist and songwriter. His most recent is a very sombre outing called Moving Walls. Have tickets to the show. the covid-date is now in december, hope it sticks. kind of doubt it will.
anyone else a matt good fan? @2feignreluctance I think you might dig it. I think anyone who is a songwriter would love his stuff.
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Yes, I love Matthew Good with or without the band. Vancouver is an amazing album! The dude is deep.
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I stumbled across Matthew Good by happy accident about 12 years ago. My cousin was giving me a lift somewhere and had some random playlist on the car stereo. As we arrived and he was just about to turn the engine off, 'Oh Be Joyful' started playing. That opening riff blew my away and I made him play the whole song. I got the 'In A Coma' collection from iTunes when I got home that night and worked my way from there. I'd love to catch him live one day.
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
I stumbled across Matthew Good by happy accident about 12 years ago. My cousin was giving me a lift somewhere and had some random playlist on the car stereo. As we arrived and he was just about to turn the engine off, 'Oh Be Joyful' started playing. That opening riff blew my away and I made him play the whole song. I got the 'In A Coma' collection from iTunes when I got home that night and worked my way from there. I'd love to catch him live one day.
he's an amazing artist but his storytelling live is second to none. highly recommend him live. unfortunately his current tour was just cancelled. it was previously postponed from last spring. now it's off completely.
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Hope the time off he took has helped. I was a bit worried about him after the last solo show I saw. Music was flawless and phenomenal as always but in between songs things were not looking good. Can’t wait for the new record.
Hope the time off he took has helped. I was a bit worried about him after the last solo show I saw. Music was flawless and phenomenal as always but in between songs things were not looking good. Can’t wait for the new record.
I did the VIP in winnipeg. He was obviously feeling rough. And drank a lot during the evening set. He admitted now that he is sober again that he was drinking all night, getting up just in time for VIP and soundcheck, doing the show, and repeating it all over again.
"Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk" -EV 8/14/93
Hope the time off he took has helped. I was a bit worried about him after the last solo show I saw. Music was flawless and phenomenal as always but in between songs things were not looking good. Can’t wait for the new record.
I did the VIP in winnipeg. He was obviously feeling rough. And drank a lot during the evening set. He admitted now that he is sober again that he was drinking all night, getting up just in time for VIP and soundcheck, doing the show, and repeating it all over again.
At my last show he said he sits in a chair all day at home and mixes bourbon and coffee until evening then moves on to straight bourbon. I’m really glad he’s gotten the monkey off his back and is getting healthy again.
I caught him in 2023. I also recall him not having good physical health. his fingers? I love how he talked about what it's like to go into the psyc ward and have all your clothes taken away as part of the process. funny stuff
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(ps...the commodore wont be stupid once i turn 19, but for now its a stupid, stupid place)
Not MG's fault, though. I was at the Amnesty table until the break between K-os' and Matthew's set, and having to work my way through that crowd was one of the most freaky things I've ever experienced. I was behind the "pit" area but then it got too rough, so I moved back and still, idiots and drunken losers everywhere, running into people and attempting to crowdsurf ... I can't believe Matthew came back for the short encore, but I think it was the right decision given how the crowd might have reacted if he hadn't.
But in terms of atmosphere, yeah, definitely - the worst of the shows.
I wouldn't dream of blaming Matt for the conditions there. It would have been a mess no matter who played. My school can be really lame sometimes, especially when you get a bunch of morons drinking and thinking they own the place.
I heard K-os and Metric got shit thrown at them as well.
I don't recall ever feeling so agitated in my life. I really hope that those idiots had really awful hangovers.
I wonder who'll play this year ... sure it's good exposure, but only to some degree - on the posters and word of mouth that the artist is playing. The loyal fans will show up and (try to) pay attention and everyone else will be completely oblivious to the talent they're disrespecting on stage. Winning over new fans is a lost cause at university/college drunk-a-thons.
K-OS and Metric got shit thrown at them too, and K-OS even freestyled some raps about it and it was pretty much awesome how he managed to keep relatively upbeat, although I could definately see some noticeable frustration near the end of his set.
Thanks for the Matt Good update you guys!
There was the famous Regina exhibition performance when a fan hit Matt in the face with a shoe and he said "Fuck you" and walked off stage. Since then the identity of the 'shoeman' has become something of an urban legend in Regina, almost anyone I talk to claims they were right there and that guy was there best friend.
On a lighter topic, though I do appreciate the solo records but I still miss "The Matthew Good Band". Genn really complimented Matt's awesome song writing. All of the alums were fucking awesome especially "Underdogs", that's in my top 5 of best fucking cd's ever. It pissed me off so much when they broke up right after "Audio of Being" came out, I was really excited to hear where they were going... oh well, another great band bites the dust.
the bad idea or me befallen by it?
If you are a fan of Matt's.. I might suggest listening to 'Last Of The Ghetto Astronauts'...
I hear that! Last of the Ghetto Astronauts was a wicked record.
the bad idea or me befallen by it?
Oh man...I miss this band. It's too bad I didn't get a chance to see them live when they were still together.
It's happening. Not all the dates are announced yet, but a few are up on the site.
C'mon Matt...give us some US Dates!!!!!!!!!
anyone else a matt good fan? @2feignreluctance I think you might dig it. I think anyone who is a songwriter would love his stuff.
-EV 8/14/93
Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
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-EV 8/14/93
I got the 'In A Coma' collection from iTunes when I got home that night and worked my way from there. I'd love to catch him live one day.
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
-EV 8/14/93
-EV 8/14/93
Summerfest - Jul 09, 1995*Savage Hall - Sep 22, 1996The Palace of Auburn Hills-Aug 23, 1998 Breslin Center- Aug 18, 1998,The Palace of Auburn Hills-Oct 07, 2000 DTE Energy Theatre-Jun5,2003,DTE Energy Music Theatre - Jun 26, 2003Sports Arena - Oct 02, 2004 Van Andel Arena - May 19, 2006Palace of Auburn Hills-May 22, 2006 Quicken Loans Arena-May 09, 2010
10-16-2014 Detroit
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