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| From | bob_hutton@standardlife.com |
| Subject | NotLame night and Chicago in general |
| Date | Fri, 2 May 2003 14:32:59 +0100 |
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Enjoyed much of NotLame night in Chicago. The acoustic sets were good,
especially CVS. Pretty glad I saw King Radio before shelling out for
their album (ie I didn't like them and I never bought it).
Terry Anderson was just good-time rock'n'roll. Not totally my taste, but
easy on the ears.
The Shoes absolutely stunk. Most of the people I spoke to agreed (and most
said they were never that strong "live" anyway). Best comment came from a
guy Todd who came up to me nea the end of their set and said "That's what
generally happens when Shoes have been on too long". Still dig their
records though.
The Shazam rocked the house down as always. This was first time I saw them
with their original guitarist back in the fold, I think he added even more
rock "oomph" to their set. Shame they were on last, as the evening was
running late and many people had to leave. For those that stayed, Hans and
the boys played a lengthy set, well worth the wait. Best band I saw in my
stay in Chicago. Ended up buying yet another copy of their new album to
give to a friend (thats my 3rd copy now).
Highlights of my Chicago stay this time around:
1. The Shazam (see above)
2. The Millions - 2nd best band I saw over there. Not really power-pop at
all, but a really good rock band who obviously enjoy playing on stage, fun
to watch even without the pyrotechnics. Great CD too (with bonus AC/DC
cover version of Highway to Hell)
3. Locking myself out of Jennifer's apartment and getting an ear-bashing
off her when she had to come back from work to let me in
4. Greg's devotion to duty on the merch table
5. CVS digging Starclock while lying face down on the floor
6. Dan the photographer falling asleep during Sunday afternoon show
7. Jocelyn's sidewalk tantrum when I told her she'd missed The Pages at
Evanston (I thought they'd already played, but had mistaken The New
Constitution for them)
8. Patti's Sweet Bitch sticker
9. Bruce Brodeen's dancing
10. Exchequer baby-back ribs
Hope to make it 3-in-a-row same time next year.
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