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Ted Leo and The Pharmacists

HermanBloomHermanBloom Posts: 1,764
edited March 2008 in The Porch
I hope I don't actually sit through this 5 times.
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  • swardsward Posts: 586
    I haven't heard these guys yet. Gimme a description!
  • western pearlwestern pearl Posts: 632
    So just sit thru one or two and drink the rest of the time. I'm looking forward to seeing them though. SHould be a good time.
    "Everyone is a patriot in some form or another.... i prefer the intelligent ones."

    "She fell funny"

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  • jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    nathanastin wrote:
    I hope I don't actually sit through this 5 times.

    why not?

    he rocks!
    "You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91

    "I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
  • voodoopugvoodoopug Posts: 1,011
    i will not enter the facility in West Palm Beach until I am assured the opening act is completed.
    There's Pearl Jam, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Robert Johnson......and then everybody else.
  • Fury ThreeFury Three Posts: 32
    I had to do a double take when I saw them listed as openers in the email.

    Hope you guys enjoy that. I'll be looking forward to Kings of Leon.
  • DPrival78DPrival78 Posts: 2,263
    voodoopug wrote:
    i will not enter the facility in West Palm Beach until I am assured the opening act is completed.

    but you're getting kings of leon down there.. you don't want to miss those guys.
    i'm more a fan of popular bands.. like the bee-gees, pearl jam
  • smithnicsmithnic Posts: 1,563
    Leo's good!
    Really good live too.
    I would put him/them up against MMJ. And if you didn't like MMJ then I don't know what to tell you. I saw 5 nights of MMJ an loved them!
    Go Get 'Em Tigers!
  • thunderDANthunderDAN Posts: 2,094
    Kings of Leon and better tickets is more than enough reason to skip the MSG show and go to a southern show.

    Let me spell this out


    Southern Show
    Pros

    -Beaches
    -Kings of Leon -
    -Outdoors during the summer
    -awesome seats
    -no hassle trying to get seats
    -cheaper hotels
    -cheaper airfare


    Cons

    -Maybe a shorter set list
    - not in a historic venue
  • pjsycopjsyco Posts: 646
    voodoopug wrote:
    i will not enter the facility in West Palm Beach until I am assured the opening act is completed.
    have you not listened to Kings of Leon? They definitely kick some ass.
  • HermanBloomHermanBloom Posts: 1,764
    I actually haven't heard Leo, but I usually hate opening acts and get to antsy for the real deal
    SLC 11/2/95, Park City 6/21/98, Boise 11/3/00, Seattle 12/9/02, Vancouver 5/30/03, Gorge 9/1/05, Vancouver 9/2/05, Gorge 7/22/06, Gorge 7/23/06, Camden I 6/19/08, MSG I 6/24/08, MSG II 6/25/08, Hartford 6/27/08, Mansfield II 6/30/08; Eddie Albany 6/8/09, 6/9/09; Philly 10/30/09, 10/31/09; Boston 5/17/10
    I thought the world...Turns out the world thought me
  • smithnicsmithnic Posts: 1,563
    pjsyco wrote:
    have you not listened to Kings of Leon? They definitely kick some ass.

    They are good, but they can get a little tired. They have a sound that if you're into, they're good, but it'd definitely a distinct sound that not everyone is into.

    I'd see them live, but I wouldn't try real hard. :)
    Go Get 'Em Tigers!
  • voodoopugvoodoopug Posts: 1,011
    I seen them in 2006 (and maybe Lollapalooza?).....didnt do it for me. My musical tastes are typically rock bands that are heavily rooted in blues (Rolling Stones, Black Crowes, The Who for example)..most newer bands just don't do it for me....For whatever reason, when I was in high school and my buddy brought over his Ten CD...as soon as I heard the opening chords to Once, I was hooked.....this has only happened to me with two bands (Jumping Jack Flash with the stones and Once with PJ).

    Ergo, I am making this trip a business trip and will entertain clients a bit later than normal as I have no trouble missing KOL
    There's Pearl Jam, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Robert Johnson......and then everybody else.
  • obiwon76obiwon76 Posts: 568
    I'm sure somewhere in this country there is a Pharmacist working in Rite Aid, CVS, Giant named Theodore Leo.
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  • pjsycopjsyco Posts: 646
    voodoopug wrote:
    I seen them in 2006 (and maybe Lollapalooza?).....didnt do it for me. My musical tastes are typically rock bands that are heavily rooted in blues (Rolling Stones, Black Crowes, The Who for example)..most newer bands just don't do it for me....For whatever reason, when I was in high school and my buddy brought over his Ten CD...as soon as I heard the opening chords to Once, I was hooked.....this has only happened to me with two bands (Jumping Jack Flash with the stones and Once with PJ).

    Ergo, I am making this trip a business trip and will entertain clients a bit later than normal as I have no trouble missing KOL

    The lead singer's voice kind of reminds me of Bon Scott, the old AC/DC singer.
  • jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    I posted several youtube videos of Ted Leo here ...

    http://forums.pearljam.com/showthread.php?t=277887


    People really need to open their minds ... I fucking love Pearl Jam just as much as the rest of you ... but dammit, there is a WORLD of amazing music out there ...

    Indeed, Pearl Jam is NOT the only band on the planet.

    (and yes, King sof Leon fuckking bring it too ... do not miss them!)
    "You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91

    "I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
  • Stephen FlowStephen Flow Posts: 3,327
    Ted Leo is THE SHIT!!!!

    They are in my top 10 favorite bands and have been for about 5-6 years now since I discovered them. I've seen them live before and it was amazing...

    His songs are great... go listen to the Album Hearts of Oak...

    it will blow you away!
  • LutesLutes Posts: 43
    Stephen Flow wrote:
    Ted Leo is THE SHIT!!!!

    They are in my top 10 favorite bands and have been for about 5-6 years now since I discovered them. I've seen them live before and it was amazing...

    His songs are great... go listen to the Album Heart of Oak...

    it will blow you away!

    Ted Leo is awsome. I am a huge fan of him. Seen him 5 times. He is loved in Seattle. I love all his albums but Shake the Sheets is my fav.
  • Stephen FlowStephen Flow Posts: 3,327
    Lutes wrote:
    Ted Leo is awsome. I am a huge fan of him. Seen him 5 times. He is loved in Seattle. I love all his albums but Shake the Sheets is my fav.

    Shake the sheets is great as well, I think I'm more partial to hearts of oak because it was the album that got me into their music.
  • i am a targeti am a target Posts: 808
    i was extremely dissapointed when i found out KOL was the opener for the columbia show. their music bores me to no end. saw them once a long time ago and didn't care for them at all.

    now ted leo. aside from his music being fantastic and his live show damn awesome. he is one of the smartest and most intelligent musicians around right now.
  • LutesLutes Posts: 43
    now ted leo. aside from his music being fantastic and his live show damn awesome. he is one of the smartest and most intelligent musicians around right now.[/quote]


    well said!
  • the Chadthe Chad Posts: 65
    Yes, Ted Leo rocks! Dig KOL as well...

    PJ hand picks some kick ass openers...
    my all time favorite choice....Robert Pollard!
  • jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    smileguy wrote:
    Yes, Ted Leo rocks! Dig KOL as well...

    PJ hand picks some kick ass openers...
    my all time favorite choice....Robert Pollard!

    I've never been disappointed for a PJ opener ... Sonic Youth, Sleater Kinney, Buzzcocks ... list goes on and on ....

    Last year when I went to Germany, I actually had no clue who the opener was ... then, on the way to the show, someone mentioned it was the Futureheads ... I freaked ... fucking love those guys .... sadly I think I was the only one there who did.
    "You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91

    "I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
  • SoybeansSoybeans Posts: 256
    Ted's from dirty Jersey like myself. I occasionally visit his message board. There fans were busting on PJ for being.... try not to laugh....a Stone Temple Pilots rip-off! I didn't get mad, just told them to check out Yield or No Code and get an education.
    90 shows and counting...some of my favs: Randall's Island night 2, Milwaukee '95 night 2, Hawaii '06, St Johns '05, PJ20!
  • DaytimeDilemmaDaytimeDilemma Posts: 2,008
    No one said you HAVE to sit through the opening act.
  • i am a targeti am a target Posts: 808
    jimed14 wrote:
    I've never been disappointed for a PJ opener ... Sonic Youth, Sleater Kinney, Buzzcocks ... list goes on and on ....

    Last year when I went to Germany, I actually had no clue who the opener was ... then, on the way to the show, someone mentioned it was the Futureheads ... I freaked ... fucking love those guys .... sadly I think I was the only one there who did.

    no way. the futureheads opening for pearl jam? now THAT would have been a show. although i wasn't the biggest fan of their second release i'm very much looking forward to the new album.
  • cc10106cc10106 Posts: 385
    tool of the day goes to nathanaustin
  • DaytimeDilemmaDaytimeDilemma Posts: 2,008
    cc10106 wrote:
    tool of the day goes to nathanaustin



    agreed.
  • voodoopugvoodoopug Posts: 1,011
    DaytimeDilemma wrote:
    No one said you HAVE to sit through the opening act.


    exactly, that is why I do not anymore.
    There's Pearl Jam, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Robert Johnson......and then everybody else.
  • jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    hobbes wrote:
    no way. the futureheads opening for pearl jam? now THAT would have been a show. although i wasn't the biggest fan of their second release i'm very much looking forward to the new album.

    actually, I think the lucky folks in London got *BOTH* Interpol and the Futureheads!

    News and Tributes has some great tunes ... Favours for Favours is my favorite Futureheads song.

    EDIT .... - http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w89/jgreco_14/PJOutdoorMunichPoster.jpg

    Thank you for renewing my hope that there are many PJ fans that appreciate bands that have started up after the year 2000.
    "You're one of the few Red Sox fans I don't mind." - Newch91

    "I don't believe in damn curses. Wake up the damn Bambino and have me face him. Maybe I'll drill him in the ass." --- Pedro Martinez
  • i am a targeti am a target Posts: 808
    jimed14 wrote:
    actually, I think the lucky folks in London got *BOTH* Interpol and the Futureheads!

    News and Tributes has some great tunes ... Favours for Favours is my favorite Futureheads song.

    EDIT .... - http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w89/jgreco_14/PJOutdoorMunichPoster.jpg

    Thank you for renewing my hope that there are many PJ fans that appreciate bands that have started up after the year 2000.

    i've seen the futureheads..four times i think..and one of the best shows i've ever been to was interpol at the warfield (in san francisco) when they were touring for antics.

    hah. i figured there were some more like me on the board. i've been a fan of pearl jam since ten (i think i was 9 at the time) thanks to my brother. however, as much as i love them i don't listen to them all the time like some people here. i love bands that span from the futureheads and interpol to harder punk bands like the bronx and the catheters. there's just so much music out there i don't understand being totally obsessed with one band (even though pearl jam are my favorite).
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