Monday, December 29, 2008
sunday valley reunion show
Saturday night Sara, Charley, ET, Dirty, Dan, Jen, and I headed over to the new Dame to see Sunday Valley reunited for the first time in what? A year? More?
The new Dame still feels a little too much like the old A1A to me and I can't shake the feeling that I'm in somebody's basement - but I'm glad they found a place to set up shop.
Sunday Valley did two sets. The first one was good, but as I've pointed out here before, the older I get the more trouble I have ignoring my fellow concert goers and concentrating on the show. A few rowdy idiots can really distract me a good concert.
The crowd calmed down by the second set, though, and I really enjoyed myself. The band really seemed to be having a good time too, so that made it especially nice. It's a shame that Sunday Valley isn't still together, but if I can get a once-a-year reunion show as good as the one we got this weekend, then I'll be fine. Here's some pics and a video:
Sunday Valley reunion show from Patrick Drury on Vimeo.
The new Dame still feels a little too much like the old A1A to me and I can't shake the feeling that I'm in somebody's basement - but I'm glad they found a place to set up shop.
Sunday Valley did two sets. The first one was good, but as I've pointed out here before, the older I get the more trouble I have ignoring my fellow concert goers and concentrating on the show. A few rowdy idiots can really distract me a good concert.
The crowd calmed down by the second set, though, and I really enjoyed myself. The band really seemed to be having a good time too, so that made it especially nice. It's a shame that Sunday Valley isn't still together, but if I can get a once-a-year reunion show as good as the one we got this weekend, then I'll be fine. Here's some pics and a video:
Sunday Valley reunion show from Patrick Drury on Vimeo.
Monday, December 01, 2008
it's a christmas miracle!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
bonnie prince billy - a change is gonna come
Check out The Colonel's video of Bonnie Prince Billy doing Sam Cook's A Change Is Gonna Come:
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - "A Change Is Gonna Come" from Bret Foster on Vimeo.
There were some sound issues so he and his band did the first three songs with no mics and no amps. It was hard to hear obviously but made you really respect his dedication.
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - "A Change Is Gonna Come" from Bret Foster on Vimeo.
There were some sound issues so he and his band did the first three songs with no mics and no amps. It was hard to hear obviously but made you really respect his dedication.
Friday, June 20, 2008
goodnight to the dame
This weekend sees the closing of Lexington's most popular live music venue, The Dame. I'm beginning to feel a bit cursed in that every bar I love, eventually closes. First it was High On Rose, then Kitty O'Shea's, and now the Dame. If the owners of Shamrock's are reading this, they may want to start worrying.
The Dame was a great club. Since it's opening 5 years ago I got to see a lot of great bands on their stage.
I saw Sunday Valley play there more times than I can count. I got to see them play their final show, get back together for a while, then play another final show. You don't get to say goodbye to many bands twice.
I saw Old Crow Medicine Show at the Dame. It was so crowded that night that I wanted to punch people. Most nights the people who weren't at the Dame to see a show would at least stand in the back and talk. That particular night the talkers stood in the front, scattered throughout the people there for the music. It was infuriating.
I saw Caitlin Carey (formerly of Whiskeytown)play there the night Sara and I admitted that we liked each other.
I saw Chris Whitley play the Dame before he died. Dirty and I were the only two people in the club that night who weren't either college professors or lesbians. We contemplated running out and buying tweed coats with elbow patches so we'd fit in.
I saw Frank Black. What a great night that was. I had dinner out on the sidewalk at the Thai place across the street from the Dame with ET and Vlad, then got in line for the show. It's a really vivid memory for some reason.
I saw Over The Rhine there with Sara a couple of times. For one show the staff had set up tables on the dance floor. It was a nice touch and a nice change from the usual standing-shoulder-to-shoulder stuff.
I saw the Avett Brothers play there last summer. That was a dream come true - to see my favorite band play in a little local bar. It was the best Avett Brother's concert I've ever been to.
I even got to see Charley The Intern and his band Pistol Report play there. I'm glad that got to happen before the place closed.
I saw lots of other little bands and local acts. I'm sure I'm also forgetting some really awesome show that I should remember. My biggest regret is not getting to see Arcade Fire when they played back in 2004.
With the exception of the Frank Black show, I was always at the Dame with people that I loved, so all my memories of great music are accompanied by memories of me and my friends having fun together (and at least one memory of Dirty vandalizing a car).
I hear stories that the Dame is going to relocate. I hope they do and I hope they achieve success they never dreamed of in their old location. If they move, I'll happily attend shows wherever they end up settling. In the meantime, though, I mourn their loss, however long it last.
Goodnight Dame.
The Dame was a great club. Since it's opening 5 years ago I got to see a lot of great bands on their stage.
I saw Sunday Valley play there more times than I can count. I got to see them play their final show, get back together for a while, then play another final show. You don't get to say goodbye to many bands twice.
I saw Old Crow Medicine Show at the Dame. It was so crowded that night that I wanted to punch people. Most nights the people who weren't at the Dame to see a show would at least stand in the back and talk. That particular night the talkers stood in the front, scattered throughout the people there for the music. It was infuriating.
I saw Caitlin Carey (formerly of Whiskeytown)play there the night Sara and I admitted that we liked each other.
I saw Chris Whitley play the Dame before he died. Dirty and I were the only two people in the club that night who weren't either college professors or lesbians. We contemplated running out and buying tweed coats with elbow patches so we'd fit in.
I saw Frank Black. What a great night that was. I had dinner out on the sidewalk at the Thai place across the street from the Dame with ET and Vlad, then got in line for the show. It's a really vivid memory for some reason.
I saw Over The Rhine there with Sara a couple of times. For one show the staff had set up tables on the dance floor. It was a nice touch and a nice change from the usual standing-shoulder-to-shoulder stuff.
I saw the Avett Brothers play there last summer. That was a dream come true - to see my favorite band play in a little local bar. It was the best Avett Brother's concert I've ever been to.
I even got to see Charley The Intern and his band Pistol Report play there. I'm glad that got to happen before the place closed.
I saw lots of other little bands and local acts. I'm sure I'm also forgetting some really awesome show that I should remember. My biggest regret is not getting to see Arcade Fire when they played back in 2004.
With the exception of the Frank Black show, I was always at the Dame with people that I loved, so all my memories of great music are accompanied by memories of me and my friends having fun together (and at least one memory of Dirty vandalizing a car).
I hear stories that the Dame is going to relocate. I hope they do and I hope they achieve success they never dreamed of in their old location. If they move, I'll happily attend shows wherever they end up settling. In the meantime, though, I mourn their loss, however long it last.
Goodnight Dame.
Monday, April 21, 2008
who knew?
According to this Men's Health study, Lexington is the least sexually satisfied city in the United States. Although, I question the accuracy of judging such things on the sale of sex toys and adult novelties as they appear to do.
Labels: local
Sunday, March 09, 2008
pistol report at the dame
As reported earlier, Charley The Intern's band, Pistol Report, played Thursday night at the Dame. It was an awesome show. Charley and his guys get better and better every time I hear them play. They're easily better than half the bands that ever make it on stage at the Dame.
The highlight of the show for Sara and I was a new song that Charley said "mentioned" us and some other folks. It was really awesome. Pictures follow. The whole set can be found here.
The highlight of the show for Sara and I was a new song that Charley said "mentioned" us and some other folks. It was really awesome. Pictures follow. The whole set can be found here.
Labels: jerks, local, playlist
Friday, March 07, 2008
on saving the dame
Click here to read local music journalist, Walter Tunis discuss the plan to possibly tear down Lexington's most popular music venue, The Dame, and what we can do about it. Specifically he suggests emailing mayor Jim Newberry; something I plan to do myself.Labels: local
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
pistol report - live at the dame
Charley The Intern's band, The Pistol Report (formerly Have Gun Will Travel) is playing tomorrow night (Thursday) at the Dame at 10:00. If you haven't heard Charley play his own stuff before, you should definitely come check it out. It's a completely different experience than seeing him at St. Awesome's. You can check out his music over on his Myspace page.
Labels: jerks, local, playlist
Monday, August 20, 2007
Hot pursuit
Hot pursuit
Originally uploaded by patchdrury
Charley The Intern chases a wild pack of ladies after the Mid-summer's Night Run.
He was gaining on them for a bit, but they ultimately lost him when they turned around and demanded a commitment.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
get your tickets now
From the Avett Brothers mailing list:
Tickets for our show on July 26th at The Dame in Lexington, KY are going really fast. The promoter of the show has let us know that he thinks the show will sell-out. So please get your tickets now! The Corduroy Road kick off the show at 9:00 pm.
Thanks,
The Avett Brothers
Monday, July 02, 2007
avett brothers/cannonball run
Just bought tickets for Sara and myself for the Avett Brothers at the Dame on the 26th. If you're planning on going, you should get your tickets soon. This is an incredible opportunity to see a fantastic band on our home field. You don't wanna miss it.
That night's gonna be like the Cannonball Run for me because I'm speaking at a camp outside of Cincinnati and am gonna have to drive like Tom Selleck to get back in time.
In honor of the proceeding Cannonball Run reference, here's the outtakes from the movie. I wouldn't recommend watching them unless you've already seen them and, like me, have some kind of strange nostalgic fascination with them.
That night's gonna be like the Cannonball Run for me because I'm speaking at a camp outside of Cincinnati and am gonna have to drive like Tom Selleck to get back in time.
In honor of the proceeding Cannonball Run reference, here's the outtakes from the movie. I wouldn't recommend watching them unless you've already seen them and, like me, have some kind of strange nostalgic fascination with them.
Friday, June 29, 2007
how others see my city part 7
how others see my city part 6
how others see my city part 5
how others see my city part 4
how others see my city part 3
how others see my city part 2
how others see my city part 1
Friday, May 04, 2007
perfect storm
There's a lot going on tomorrow.
First of all it's Cinco de Mayo, meaning every Mexican restaurant in town will be full of white people drinking Coronas and ordering Chimichangas with faux Mexican accents. Damn white people.
But if that weren't enough, tomorrow is also the Kentucky Derby, meaning preppy types all over the state will be celebrating the "three most exciting moments in sports history" by drinking mint juleps and spilling cocktail sauce on their khakis. Damn preppy types.
Aaand finally tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day. FCBD is usually scheduled to coincide with the release of big comic book movies (Spider-Man 3 opens tonight) and anticipates throngs of non-comic book readers, inspired by seeing super heroes on the big screen, flooding into comic book stores where they'll be greeted by a handful of free books offered by various publishers. In most cases it's just an opportunity for nerds to pick up some free books and stand around and sniff at the occasional "civilian-types" that walks into the shop. Damn nerds.
Have a nice weekend everybody!
First of all it's Cinco de Mayo, meaning every Mexican restaurant in town will be full of white people drinking Coronas and ordering Chimichangas with faux Mexican accents. Damn white people.
But if that weren't enough, tomorrow is also the Kentucky Derby, meaning preppy types all over the state will be celebrating the "three most exciting moments in sports history" by drinking mint juleps and spilling cocktail sauce on their khakis. Damn preppy types.
Aaand finally tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day. FCBD is usually scheduled to coincide with the release of big comic book movies (Spider-Man 3 opens tonight) and anticipates throngs of non-comic book readers, inspired by seeing super heroes on the big screen, flooding into comic book stores where they'll be greeted by a handful of free books offered by various publishers. In most cases it's just an opportunity for nerds to pick up some free books and stand around and sniff at the occasional "civilian-types" that walks into the shop. Damn nerds.
Have a nice weekend everybody!
Labels: dear diary, local
