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April 30, 2004
Mason Jennings - Nashville - Exit Inn
Mason Jennings
True Artist, Love of Music Displayed, Personable Show
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Well we had the opportunity to take in a Mason Jennings show. And a nice relaxing show it was. Mason Jennings is a modern Bob Dylan of sort, focusing on his song writing in a lyrical fashion... then creating music with a folk sound - tempo. However its not folk in the standard fashion as much of the music even goes to the point of having a punk sound sometimes.
The show was a solid performance with clear strait forward presentation. Mason covered songs from his 3 last albums, with focus on his latest. He is truly a hard working artist, having been in the business since 14, his love for music more than performance is seen at the show. Not flamboyant or explosive, the concert is about the music first foremost and really... only.
Not my usual first pick... but after experiencing it, I truly recommend the experience. Check out a couple of clips from the show:
We also sat down for an interview with Mason after the show. Since we have it recorded, simply enjoy his answers to the following questions, instead of me misconstruing what he said...
Mason Jennings a real nice down to earth guy, go see him in concert next time he's in your area.
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April 17, 2004
Snow Patrol - Washington DC - 9:30 Club
Snow Patrol
True Passion, Unexpected Total Energy, Tight Set
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So lets say you drive to Washington DC, as a wedding photographer... its late, but you hear Snow Patrol is playing at one of the coolest Venues in DC... What are you gonna do?
Well go to the Midnight show of course, then get 3 hours of sleep and drive home.
Snow Patrol played the 9:30 club in DC Saturday Night. It was amazing but we arrived only minutes before they got on stage, and found few there... We walked right up to the stage ... close as you could get (as you see in the shots!).
What we were in for, was musical greatness! If you've never heard of the snow patrol... well you need to check them out, they are a great Indie Pop/Rock band with an energetic floating ambient sound. Confusing? Indeed.
But when you see them(and As I must say you have to...) You'll be amazed. So much energy is poured out on the stage. You would think you were watching a really hard band, but actually they are quiet mello! Hard to believe when you watch how much they get into their music.
Also of note: I've never seen a band member cry on stage, but the base player teared up and started crying during one song. Now that's passion for your music.
But also sad, was he had taped down on the stage the lyrics for 3 songs... and we watched him read the lyrics for at least one of them. Guess its for when he goes blank (been there relate to that). But after the show, I got those lyrics, and a pic...
He told us he was enjoying his US tour, and how much better the DC crowd was than the Atlanta crowd. Hopefully they'll get some coverage in the states because these guys have a ton of talent!
Anyways, check them out while they grace the states, a unique opportunity that you must take! And if you missed them, they said they'd be back this fall, Mark your calendar!
Watch a Clip of the show (set to the song Wow...) (my camera had no audio
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April 15, 2004
Pedro the Lion - Birmingham - Workplay Theater
Pedro The Lion
Calming Excitement, Dedication, Personal
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The Misconstrued Team headed Down To Birmingham to enjoy a Pedro the Lion/Death Cab for Cutie Show. We sat down a bit with Pedro the Lion to learn more about the band.
The concert was superb. If you aren't familiar with Pedro the Lion they are a mellow indie rock band. Termed emo sometimes, it would be on the calm non temperamental scale of folk emo music.
Those songs played among others included: (Links to video clips have audio trouble (since I dropped the camera).)
When They Really Get to Know You they will Run
Penetration
New Song from Achilles' Heel
Just Talking about Birmingham/another tour name Paperback
New Song from Achilles' Heel
Foregone Con
Big Trucks
Rapture
Criticism
David Bazan the mastermind of Pedro the Lion, is just a down to earth nice guy, with a thinking head on his shoulders. His concern and sincerity is seen in his music and shows.
Bazan is the only central part to a group that has been made up of over 30 people over the last 4 albums of release. However, based on this it is obvious who is the cohesive force of the group.
We were able to get some time with David Bazan (Lead Singer/Band Leader), as well as Tim Walsh (Drums).
Listen to the Interview on the Interview Section.
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April 09, 2004
Muse - Atlanta - Cotton Club
The Atlanta Incident. That is what this show has been come to be known. For it was at this show that the Muse's lead Singer Matt Belamy impacted his guitar on the 5th song. This turned the show into a microshow.. after a microcut. Or a large gashing cut?!
I was able to attend this show. A big excitement, to see this band, viewed as one of the greatest live bands out there today. However, only Four Complete Songs were sang.
-Hysteria
-New Born
-Butterflies and Hurricanes
-Thoughts of a Dying Atheist
The next song Citizen Erased, only lasted a few seconds.
I captured this moment on film, and over 40,000 people to date have downloaded this event. Even the band has seen it, and has commented they find it funny (now that everything is known to be OK).
Watch This Video About what happened and "The Curse Described Below (Real Media"
Some find the video very humorous, others find it horrible for its where Matt gets hurt... [the goal was to be informative to what happened and to the curse] Everyone at the show was ?severely bummed?... the real fans were at this show... for it was only announced 2 weeks before they played (well the real fans and the real fans who drug there friends to the show? who they now should be real fans, for Muse live is amazing)
The 4 songs were most spectacular, if given the chance to see Muse live - Go for it (and hope me and my curse are not there). It is amazing to see what 3 people can produce musically. The depth the richness. Well just see for yourself (although the audio isn't the best)
Butterflys and Hurricanes watch it from the Atlanta show (WMV)
Friday April 9th, 2004. We head to Atlanta to see Muse. I honestly had nearly forgot of the curse that has plagued me for years. The curse of the show! What show? Any show I really want to see. Let me give a quick run down:
Toad the Wet Sprocket -
(1995) Convinced not to go see them for another trip (although highly looking forward to it... figured I'd go to next tour)
(1997) Receive flier in mail 2 days after their Nashville Show A few weeks later they break up
(2003) Reunion Tour, drive on drive to Cincinnati get in 2.5 hour traffic jam, and a snow storm.... but do somehow make the show just in time.
Radiohead-
(2001) Show in Atlanta Sells out to quick/Buy tickets for Washington DC show, after 12 hour drive find out the show is cancelled due to flooding
(2003) Plan to go to festival in New York, 2 days before festival it is cancelled; with effort show is enjoyed barely
And now adding to the list (which this list only exist for bands I've waited years to see) Now adding...
Muse -
(2004) Go to see Muse in Atlanta (after waiting 5 years to see the show), 4 songs into the show, the lead singer hits his face on the neck of the guitar... sending him to the emergency room... sending us home early
So there you have it a run down of the curse.
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