Before we get going, I’d like to give a quick blog shoutout that is actually more of a public service announcement: John Gorman’s Buzzard Blog has a great piece online now detailing the infamous early history between WMMS and Rush that played a big part in launching the now-legendary Canadian trio. People always want to […]
Category: Festivals
Addicted to Vinyl is heading to Bonnaroo!
Okay you’re right, I’m not heading there quite yet. It’s a little bit early to leave now, and I do agree completely with you about that. Plus, I still don’t know how to drive stick, so I have to wait for Brian to pick me up. And looking at the calendar, I guess that isn’t […]
The Oasis/Noel Gallagher Video
I’m sure you saw the news stories online about Noel Gallagher from Oasis getting attacked by a fan onstage at Virgin Mobile Festival in Toronto. WTF people? Seriously. Props to whoever was running the light show, for the lightning-quick reaction turning the lights on as soon as the problem started.
Good Listening: Nine Inch Nails – Woodstock ’94
So, Nine Inch Nails were in town over the weekend at Quicken Loans Arena, which got me thinking a bit about something. But first, you can check out a few reviews of the Cleveland show here, here, and here. Still with me? Good. Billboard Magazine has a feature online celebrating 20 years of Nine Inch […]
Setlist: Nine Inch Nails @ Virgin Festival 8/10/08
There had been a rare cancellation of a Nine Inch Nails show a couple of nights prior to their Virgin Festival appearance, so there was worried buzz that NIN might cancel. When we got there and saw NIN road cases, gear, and lighting in place at the beginning of the day Sunday, we knew there […]
Setlist: Stone Temple Pilots @ Virgin Festival 8/10/08
Stone Temple Pilots were 20 minutes late taking the stage. As a result, their scheduled 75 minute set was shortened to 55 minutes. (Check out pix here.) I’m not sure what they cut out of the planned setlist to compensate, but they did change up the opener since the last time I saw them (at […]
Setlist: Foo Fighters @ Virgin Festival 8/9/08
A generous one hour and forty-five minute set to wind up day one of Virgin Festival. The setlist covers (basically) the setlist that was heard on the recent tour, minus a few songs. All of the essentials were here, though. (some photos here) The Pretender Times Like These No Way Back Learn To Fly Cheer […]
Setlist: Wilco @ Virgin Festival 8/9/08
I’m going to make an effort to start posting setlists for the shows that I go to, for the people that might want to get an idea of what to expect when (insert band here) comes to their neck of the woods. Here’s the setlist for Wilco’s set on Saturday night at Virgin Mobile Festival […]
Virgin Festival: Iggy and the Stooges, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
This one might have been a tough call for some: The Black Keys and Iggy and The Stooges were playing at the same time at Virgin Festival on Sunday. I opted to catch the entire Iggy set. It’s Iggy Pop, people! Black Rebel Motorcycle Club were a great opening band to start off the second […]
Virgin Festival: Stone Temple Pilots
Here are some great photos of the Stone Temple Pilots set from day two of Virgin Mobile Festival 2008 last night. Photos by dtraleigh1792, JCardinal18, Napalm Filled Tires, and aerdman8