Just announced shows in San Francisco

[PotVsKtl]

lol beats are mental

[PotVsKtl]

HR Puffnstuff.

[fikus222]

09/01 Yeasayer at the Fox Theater

[CrystalCastlesFreak]

Mumford & Sons, Gogol Bordello, Grouplove- 8/25, Monterey County Fairgrounds

Yay!!!! Close to home for me

[PotVsKtl]

Also close to home for you: a withering, lonely death awash in twilight's mockery.

[with_cheese]

So about last night....
James Murphy's set was amazing, as was expected. Definitely got my disco on and threw in some disco moves while dancing.
I did end up leaving kinda early because I couldn't stand the crowd anymore. One guy interrupted my dancing to try to converse about music. A group of guys tried to move in front of me to dance with me pretty closely. I kept getting pushed and shoved by people walking by, and got drinks spilled all over me. After all that, the last straw were these two guys that stopped me from dancing to try to hit on me. I told them they were too young and to keep walking.
The best part of the night though was overhearing this girl tell the guy that she was with that she wanted a "diet beer."

Sounds about right. I wanted to go see James Murphy and Jacques Renault, but I had a hunch the crowd would ruin the evening. It really stinks, but PW seems to bring out the worst people at times.

[Ross1492]

The crowd included more Marina-types than usual, not unlike the Benoit and Sergio show in December. The main was slammed for James Murphy but those that stayed downstairs were making a massive (and predictable) mistake. I was there mostly for Jacques Renault, who didn't disappoint. The crowd in the loft was relatively sparse and the energy/atmosphere was far, far better.


I find that it's generally the EXACT same group of people for most of the shows I attend at PW (the house/techno stuff). I quite enjoy mixing it up w/ a different group from time to time. Most of the regulars were in Detroit this weekend.

[Robin]

That was the first time I've ever been to PW. If I knew how to get upstairs, I probably would have parked it up there.
But, to look on the bright side of things, whatever dancing I did get in, I had fun doing it. And the bartenders were top notch. I never had to wait long for a beer.

[tubescape]

there is something about SF folks in general, whether fit the Marina stereotype or the Mission stereotype or whatever, that think it's cool for 1 or 2 people to get up close or in a relatively tight spot, then have 8 or 10 more friends show up. They'll typically spill a drink on you while moving past to get in front of you (obviously aware that they just walked by you), then stand 10-inches in front of you and proceed to back up and into you repeatedly like you are not even there (making you spill your drink on yourself). But the worst is when the nearly the same situation plays out, but directly behind you and you turn around and someone is continually backing into while not even facing the damn stage. WTF people? Yes, it's perfectly fine to get close and enjoy a show as a crowd. But don't just cram in, rub up against someone, spill your drink on them, etc. and then not even acknowledge it. A simple "hello, great show, sorry about that spill..." can really help diffuse a situation. But standing there like an asshat and acting like it didn't happen seems to be the norm for most of the people I see at shows nowadays. That's great, you're with your friends, we get it, but have a little common courtesy!

[Ross1492]

Agreed. Though I'm not so sure that's peculiar to SF crowds. Think it's largely a function of the act that's playing and the size of the crowd relative to the size of the venue. Funny that you should mention people not facing the stage. A pet peeve of mine is the silliness of constantly facing the stage when the only thing taking place up there is a guy/girl playing records. A band warrants watching. A DJ does not.

[Robin]

I felt like I was getting dry humped at one point (like a scene from Night at the Roxbury) when this guy and girl tried to squeeze in front of me then started dancing. I had to move.

[tubescape]

Agreed. Though I'm not so sure that's peculiar to SF crowds. Think it's largely a function of the act that's playing and the size of the crowd relative to the size of the venue. Funny that you should mention people not facing the stage. A pet peeve of mine is the silliness of constantly facing the stage when the only thing taking place up there is a guy/girl playing records. A band warrants watching. A DJ does not.

I was talking about any/all shows, but you're right about a DJ. However, some DJ's have pretty good light shows/productions going, and I like watching those while I dance too. I don't think it has as much to do with the act and crowd size relative to venue size as much as it is just more people being social morons with no clue how to express courtesy or interact unless its with someone in their immediate circle of friends. I'm not saying we need to have a lovefest and everybody be best friends, as you are there with your group and want to enjoy that company, but when 1/3 of your beer spills down the shoulder of the person you are trying to pass, or your ass is rubbing up against the person behind you, a simple acknowledgement of the close-quarters is appropriate.

[zimmy1222]

Funny that you should mention people not facing the stage. A pet peeve of mine is the silliness of constantly facing the stage when the only thing taking place up there is a guy/girl playing records. A band warrants watching. A DJ does not.

that's what i always think, ha. sometimes i wanna face my girlfriend when I dance with her, nothin wrong with that imo. especially if they're just using ableton or cdjs.

[shakermaker113]

you guys put so much thought into this. I have a much simpler formula: sometimes crowds suck.

I would much rather face my friends than the dj.

[BlackSwan]

09/01 Yeasayer at the Fox Theater

Finally, a Yeasayer show while I am in the country.

[Robin]

07/23/12 @ The Regency
Reel Big Fish
Big D and the Kids Table
Suburban Legends
The Maxies

The only thing that's holding me back from this show is the fear that I'd be super old there.

[CrystalCastlesFreak]

Anyone interested in my Sasha ticket for $20?

[GeezrRckr]

there is something about SF folks in general, whether fit the Marina stereotype or the Mission stereotype or whatever, that think it's cool for 1 or 2 people to get up close or in a relatively tight spot, then have 8 or 10 more friends show up. They'll typically spill a drink on you while moving past to get in front of you (obviously aware that they just walked by you), then stand 10-inches in front of you and proceed to back up and into you repeatedly like you are not even there (making you spill your drink on yourself). But the worst is when the nearly the same situation plays out, but directly behind you and you turn around and someone is continually backing into while not even facing the damn stage. WTF people? Yes, it's perfectly fine to get close and enjoy a show as a crowd. But don't just cram in, rub up against someone, spill your drink on them, etc. and then not even acknowledge it. A simple "hello, great show, sorry about that spill..." can really help diffuse a situation. But standing there like an asshat and acting like it didn't happen seems to be the norm for most of the people I see at shows nowadays. That's great, you're with your friends, we get it, but have a little common courtesy!

This is not just a SF thing. It is the combination of people having much less self-awareness these days and your getting old (the latter being something I am quite familiar with).

[tubescape]

Drew, any chance you are going to see Kurt Vile & the Violators tonight at the Fillmore? I'm thinking about it, but don't really want to roll solo.

And you're right, age certainly plays a factor. But I'm not the type that needs to stand close anyways, so I chill back a bit, find a spot with good sound and try to enjoy it. Crowds don't get to me as much as those couple of posts may make it seem. Pretty much any place you go that's serving drinks nowadays there are going to be a couple of loud-in-a-crowd types that don't give a shit. I just hope they aren't standing next to me. Hahaha.

[dorkfish]

supposedly Ty Segall is playing this, as well.

[PotVsKtl]

I guess being free didn't work out. Still a great deal.

[jackstraw94086]

So about last night....
James Murphy's set was amazing, as was expected. Definitely got my disco on and threw in some disco moves while dancing.
I did end up leaving kinda early because I couldn't stand the crowd anymore. One guy interrupted my dancing to try to converse about music. A group of guys tried to move in front of me to dance with me pretty closely. I kept getting pushed and shoved by people walking by, and got drinks spilled all over me. After all that, the last straw were these two guys that stopped me from dancing to try to hit on me. I told them they were too young and to keep walking.
The best part of the night though was overhearing this girl tell the guy that she was with that she wanted a "diet beer."

I was cajolled into stopping in there since it's a block from my house and that was without a doubt the worst fucking crowd I've ever seen.


And why didn't you respond to my advances? must be a lesbian.

[GeezrRckr]

supposedly Ty Segall is playing this, as well.

Wow, this is a solid lineup! If Ty is added, that would be ridiculous. Did anyone go to the first one? Wondering what the crowd (size) is like. If it's not a total clusterfuck, I will definitely be at this.

ps - Jim....not going to Kurt Vile tonite. Have fun.

[Robin]

And why didn't you respond to my advances? must be a lesbian.

I would laugh if you were one of the dudes that I mentioned.

[PotVsKtl]

There are a few videos from 2011 daytime shows. Looks pretty sparse.

[GeezrRckr]

Thanks, man...yep, looks nice and chill. Love that there's a skate park right next to it.

[nick5745]

Anyone down for Andy C tomorrow? $10 message me

[jackstraw94086]

I would laugh if you were one of the dudes that I mentioned.

I was several of them.

[GeezrRckr]

It's unlikely that Yeasayer will sell out the Fox right away, right?

[guedita]

Anyone interested in seeing Andy C at Ruby Skye next Thursday? Message me if you'd like to get on my discounted guestlist (only $10 at door)

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