kate
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Don't let them control you~No, no, no, no
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Post by kate on Feb 7, 2006 1:12:26 GMT -5
Hey all. Sorry to start yet another thread especially since I'm sure there is a Toronto one already started. However, it is late, I am tired, have a lot to do and this is easier.  Just wanted to stop by and let you know that Franny and I will be attending the Toronto show tomorrow (Tuesday). We're pretty excited and can hardly wait.  We would also love to meet up with others who are going. Please drop a line to let us know if you will be there. Hopefully we can find you. ;D Thanks, Kate |
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Post by Stiletto on Feb 7, 2006 14:48:42 GMT -5
Alas...so close but yet so far............I'm bummed out I can't make it. And only 30 minutes away from me...... Damn work to hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   |
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myohmy
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Like white light....feel you shining through Stone Pony 8-5-06
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Post by myohmy on Feb 7, 2006 17:52:20 GMT -5
Alas...so close but yet so far............I'm bummed out I can't make it. And only 30 minutes away from me Damn work to hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh stiletto.....It is a crying shame you aren't going  You are being so responsible.....very admirable...but I know how much you like this band so I feel your pain... I... on the other hand....decided to say "Damn work to hell" and run off to NYC for the CBGB show (4 hour trip by bus for me) ...I could not pass up the chance to see them at this very special show....and this is after I will see them this Friday night...in Boston too!  I *know* this will be two very different experiences.... I do hope you get to see them perform in the future...perhaps when they come around in their own headling tour (she says hopefully!!) ....Hold On...to your head...well, you know the rest....!!! ;D  ;D |
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Post by Remus on Feb 9, 2006 2:34:03 GMT -5
I attended the Tuesday, Feb. 7th concert at Massey Hall in Toronto with Lovehammers/INXS. It actually went on sale before the Monday show and apparently sold out within 15 seconds. If I had known they were going to add the Monday show, I might have tried for those tickets instead. As it turned out, the general consensus was the atmosphere was much higher energy for the second night and both bands were feeling it. I brought my digital camera but was too timid to snap some pics during the concert because I was close to the back and an aisle with lots of Massey Hall ushers milling about. I later found out they weren't being as strict this second night and lots of folks were taking photo throughout the evening. Oh well, a missed opportunity.  I managed to slide into my seat just moments before Lovehammers took the stage. My seat was one of those partially obstructed by a support pillar but fortunately, it was just a minor annoyance as my attention was focused on the stage the entire night. Most of the concert was already full by 8 pm but in my little row of 8 seats, I was the only one there for all of the opening act. Two people showed up near the end of the set and the rest only came for INXS. Lovehammers got a very warm welcome from the audience, with Marty being singled out for the most applause, as expected. I'm not very good with remembering set lists (and I apologize to the longtime LH fans for not being as familiar with all their songs) but I think they opened with "Straight As An Arrow". I'm sure others will correct me if I get the details wrong. Marty was his usual bendy-mad-conductory self and the audience members who knew him from the tv show lapped it up. He sang most of the songs from their new album, including "Clinic", "Eyes Can't See", "The Riddle" and "Hold On". Marty thanked INXS for the opportunity for LH to open for them on this tour and also told everyone that despite the new album's title with his name, they were really just Lovehammers ("because it's not about me, it's about US"), then proceeded to introduce each of his band mates. Apparently, bassist Dino had most of the fingers on his left hand bandaged up from injuries sustained while saving a dog from choking earlier in the day. Marty marveled that Dino could still play his bass and joked that he must be doing everything with one finger. Since most of the crowd weren't overly familiar with the LH songs, the audience, while enthusiastic, remained seated for much of the set. Marty did get the crowd going during one number when he climbed into the balcony (the second level of three at Massey Hall) from the left side of the stage and navigated through the entire front row of the balcony before climbing back down to the stage from the right side of the balcony section. He finally got everyone on their feet and singing along with their second last song, "Trees", and folks remained standing for the finale, "Ring Of Fire". I believe there were a couple other songs in the set but I can't recall which two of "Rain On The Brain", "The Tunnel" or "Call Of Distress" they were. Lovehammers played about 45 minutes in total. Toward the end, Marty invited fans to come meet them after the concert in the downstairs bar/lounge and to show them (the band) a good time by buying them some drinks.  After an intermission to pack up LH's equipment, INXS came on to play a rousing 90 minute set, starting with "Suicide Blonde". The entire audience was on its feet and most stayed that way for the rest of the evening. JD's singing voice was strong, betraying no sign of his recent bout of bronchitis. They performed most of their greatest hits, which were all well-received. From the new album Switch, they chose five songs, including "Devil's Party", "Afterglow", "Never Let You Go", and "Hungry". The live performances of these came off very well - much more electric, I thought, than the studio tracks on the CD. They closed with "Pretty Vegas" (no megaphone though) and did three songs for the encore, capping the night with an emotional "Never Tear Us Apart". Apart from JD, I thought Kirk's saxophone work was outstanding. Right after the concert, I made my way downstairs to where they were selling INXS and LH merch. Lovehammers were set up behind a table in the bar/lounge area to sign CDs. I joined the long queue and got my CD liner notes autographed by the entire band. They were all extremely appreciative of the fan response. Marty and Billy even shook my hand for saying how much I enjoyed their show. I asked Dino how the dog was doing and he laughed and said it was fine. Unfortunately, because the lineup for signings was so long, no one was allowed to get any posed photos with band members. Bummer. However, I did snap a couple pics of them signing for their fans.     |
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Post by chk on Feb 9, 2006 3:00:09 GMT -5
hey remus, thanks for your review -- and don't we all wonder why marty ahs taken to wearing his shades all the time? show those baby blues! |
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Post by Sharon (sdbrins) on Feb 9, 2006 10:29:50 GMT -5
Thanks for the review and the pics Remus. Lots of detail, loved that. And don't feel bad about the set list, I think I will be lucky to remember my name after Marty Casey live.  Sharon |
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Post by Stiletto on Feb 9, 2006 13:40:07 GMT -5
Alas...so close but yet so far............I'm bummed out I can't make it. And only 30 minutes away from me Damn work to hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh stiletto.....It is a crying shame you aren't going You are being so responsible.....very admirable...but I know how much you like this band so I feel your pain... I... on the other hand....decided to say "Damn work to hell" and run off to NYC for the CBGB show (4 hour trip by bus for me) ...I could not pass up the chance to see them at this very special show....and this is after I will see them this Friday night...in Boston too! I *know* this will be two very different experiences.... I do hope you get to see them perform in the future...perhaps when they come around in their own headling tour (she says hopefully!!) ....Hold On...to your head...well, you know the rest....!!! ;D ;D Thanks..........that's cool of you........ I'm sure I'll get to see them...........and meet them........but I'm still on the rollercoaster ride with you guys..........hands in the air....doin my bit for their fame and fortune...and my ears....lol I'm actually writing my first song....I'll post it when it's done........  |
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Post by Trees on Feb 9, 2006 15:09:14 GMT -5
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Post by jEzZa on Feb 9, 2006 16:38:23 GMT -5
anyone know why Bobby is wearing a ring on "ring" finger?
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Post by Stiletto on Feb 9, 2006 18:08:23 GMT -5
Writing your own first song  Really looking forward to seeing the words and of course will be waiting for the Single to come out Total Faith in you Stil I'll support it Thx Trees....doin my best with it.........I have no idea how to write a song but I've a ton of lyrics swimmin in my head....I figured it was time I started writing them down........... I actually got up out of bed the other night at 1:40am - ran to get pen & paper and started writing furiously........lol........words just popped into my head and I HAD to write them down.......there are soooo many times when I don't..........who knows......maybe someone will like it..........lol.........or maybe not......either way it's a blast.......... Hop in everyone!!!!!!  |
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myohmy
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Like white light....feel you shining through Stone Pony 8-5-06
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Post by myohmy on Feb 10, 2006 9:28:06 GMT -5
I'll be looking forward to seeing that song Stiletto....will be looking for the "Stiletto Song" thread  like Trees...I have faith you can pen something great....when the urge hits, write away...keep that pen& paper handy at all times! Love the stiletto-mobile....hopping in!!! |
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Post by Trees on Feb 10, 2006 10:43:24 GMT -5
Yowser!!! High Fiven' today and I'm onboard too |
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