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palace

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8/15/2006 10:13 AM
thought i'd take this out of the mcd thread and start a new one... quote: would definitely agree that independent promoters would be the way to go, only problem is that they are independent and so face huge obstacles, bit of a catch 22. Especially since the majority of people who make mcd their money seem to have no interest in going to smaller indie style thangs. who did we mention before: u:mack, skinny wolves, deserted village, foggy notions, twisted robot, lazybird... here's some of the gigs they've put on recently or will be putting on in the coming couple of months: deerhoof vetiver russian futurists camera obscura final fantasy boredoms !!! lightning bolt battles autechre cocorosie comets on fire six organs of admittance dirty three caribou fugazi the evens gang gang dance section 25 the telescopes charalambides erase errata the slits numbers liars sunburned hand of the man that's off the top of my head... now, if you were to ask me to go to 10 gigs in 2006 and i either had to pick 10 gigs from independent promoters or 10 gigs from mcd / aiken, i'd more than likely go with the former... the more we support them, the better gigs they will be able to attract

Una

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8/15/2006 10:17 AM
Remedy www.remedyireland.com

Daragh

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8/15/2006 10:25 AM
quote: Originally posted by palace now, if you were to ask me to go to 10 gigs in 2006 and i either had to pick 10 gigs from independent promoters or 10 gigs from mcd / aiken, i'd more than likely go with the former... the more we support them, the better gigs they will be able to attract hell yeah, but its the other 60,000 people who go to oxegen that wont. when are caribou and fugazi playing? also, best band name ever: six organs of admittance, quality! skinny wolves also put on the redneck manifesto a while ago and that was a really well run gig.

nerraw

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8/15/2006 10:29 AM
There was an illegal warehouse party planned for last Saturday. Unfortunately, not enough people were interested and the lads had to cancel it as the last minute. Bodytonic Rosman (not sure if they're still going.)

palace

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8/15/2006 10:34 AM
caribou played early in the year (or was it late last year?)... i took a bit of poetic license with fugazi... they've been independently promoted here on more than one occasion but it was ian mackaye and amy farina (as the evens) who were over here this year... six organs of admittance are playing whelans at the end of november actually thought you were referring to acts going to larger promoters - having reread it, i see that you were meaning joe public... i sort of agree but people tend to be like sheep... the independents are becoming more popular quite quickly and will end up with more pulling power on the back of this... they will eat away at the big companies slowly but surely with the support behind them

dera

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8/15/2006 10:42 AM
quote: Originally posted by Daragh also, best band name ever: six organs of admittance, quality! and a rather fantastic band into the bargain too \m/

Daragh

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8/15/2006 10:50 AM
quote: Originally posted by dera quote: Originally posted by Daragh also, best band name ever: six organs of admittance, quality! and a rather fantastic band into the bargain too \m/ will have to check them out so!

Una

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8/15/2006 10:55 AM
"There was an illegal warehouse party planned for last Saturday. Unfortunately, not enough people were interested and the lads had to cancel it as the last minute." yeah, that was annoying - is it going to be reschedule

dera

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8/15/2006 11:13 AM
quote: Originally posted by palace deerhoof vetiver russian futurists camera obscura final fantasy boredoms !!! lightning bolt battles autechre cocorosie comets on fire six organs of admittance dirty three caribou fugazi the evens gang gang dance section 25 the telescopes charalambides erase errata the slits numbers liars sunburned hand of the man Just to add to this list a few more that occurred to me: Foggy Notions put on those Bonnie 'Prince' Billy shows in Whelan's this year. The Ballroom of Romance put on Kimya Dawson (of the Moldy Peaches). And Skinny Wolves brought over Finnish spacerockers CIRCLE and no-wave-ish rockers Numbers this year. Anyway, that list just makes me think: 'let them keep their rubbish festivals' :)

palace

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8/15/2006 11:15 AM
how could i forget the bonnie oldham!... given my username an' all

phil.b

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8/15/2006 11:29 AM
We'd be lost if it weren't for U Mack, He's put on all the best gigs this summer.. Just like to add to the list: Guesswork. They brought over Jeniferever earlier this Summer and are bringing over the wonderful Redjetson in two weeks.

elmo95

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8/15/2006 12:01 PM
I'm guessing that we the cluasers of this world are to be promoting our gig in September, but would it be a terrible suggestion to get one of these independent promoters to do it? I know its not much time to be advertising it (though the acts haven't yet been finalised to my knowledge). This is most likely a silly suggestion since most of the head honchos of the site organised the acts themselves, but just for future reference, if the site had the money to do it and just to show support even for the independents. I'll realise how (un)silly this is in about five minutes after I write this

Unicron

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8/15/2006 1:23 PM
quote: Originally posted by elmo95 I'm guessing that we the cluasers of this world are to be promoting our gig in September, but would it be a terrible suggestion to get one of these independent promoters to do it? I know its not much time to be advertising it (though the acts haven't yet been finalised to my knowledge). This is most likely a silly suggestion since most of the head honchos of the site organised the acts themselves, but just for future reference, if the site had the money to do it and just to show support even for the independents. I'll realise how (un)silly this is in about five minutes after I write this Problem with that as I see it is that it's going to be a benefit gig and we'd probably want to get as much money to the charity as possible.

elmo95

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8/15/2006 3:09 PM
That is a very good point that I forgot about thanks Unicron

oh messy life

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8/18/2006 1:26 PM
Don't forget Porco Dio. They put on Amanda Woodward and Aussitot Mort (both French). And their partners in crime, GZ. Putting on Haram next Monday.

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10/11/2006 6:56 PM
Hey, The Ballroom didn't put on Kimya btw. That was Hive Mind. The Ballroom has put on international bands like Part Chimp. Paper Cut Out, The High Plain Drifters, Piney Gir (all UK) The Lee County Killers, Josh T Pearson (all US) ZOT! (Italy) LITE (Japan) Registered Nurse, Andrew McCubin (Australia) .. to name a few We're bringing over The Arm from Birmingham in November and they KICK ASS

ilovehoovering

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10/11/2006 8:03 PM
quote: Originally posted by Al Hey, The Ballroom didn't put on Kimya btw. That was Hive Mind. The Ballroom has put on international bands like Part Chimp. Paper Cut Out, The High Plain Drifters, Piney Gir (all UK) The Lee County Killers, Josh T Pearson (all US) ZOT! (Italy) LITE (Japan) Registered Nurse, Andrew McCubin (Australia) .. to name a few We're bringing over The Arm from Birmingham in November and they KICK ASS ahhh Josh Pearson...that was a good one. does anyone in the Ballroom team like Todd? they've just released a split 7 with Part Chimp and from what i've heard of them they slay Part Chimp. i'd love to see them play here.

stroller

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10/12/2006 4:11 AM
I've got to mention the Roisin Dubh in Galway. Since they came under new management just over two years ago they've put on the likes of; The Fall John Martyn American Music Club Electric 6 Joy Zipper Smog The Poseys Devendra Banhart Adam Green Laura Veirs Four Tet Kid Koala The Zutons Liars Saul Williams Biffy Clyro The Rogers Sisters Bob Mould Jim Noir The Young Knives King Creosote Violent Femmes Larrikin Love Ugly Duckling Giant Panda ¡Forward Russia! Micah P Hinson Bonnie Prince Billy The Longcut Nada Surf Richard Hawley Bert Jansch Lightning Bolt Arab Strap Buck 65 José González Jeffrey Lewis Camera Obscura Howe Gelb Comets on Fire And before the end of the year they'll also be putting on; Sparklehorse Ryan Adams The Go! Team James Yorkston Final Fantasy We Are Scientists Howling Bells I'm From Barcelona Neko Case Luke Haines Six Organs Of Admittance Juana Molina Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly MC5 The Melvins

palace

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10/12/2006 8:59 AM
well mentioned stroller... and that's all because the fella that bought it valued the music over the money first...

mixtapepublicity

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10/12/2006 9:48 AM
There's also EMC Promotions who are looking after the You Am I gig in The Village this Sunday. Without someone sticking their neck out for good bands from all over we'd all be in watching tv under the blankets every night. www.emcpromotions.com ¦ www.youami.com.au

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