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We are back. How’s the video? Man Jeremiah, that was a great article to read. I am now a believer that J speaks, so long as you know what to ask him. HAHAHA. Any how, great job getting us back "live" again. Hope is out there.
Thank you (bates and jasper) for restoring my confidence in the faithful… I think Watt is a compliment to J, and George. In my opinion, they mask each other well. He (Watt) really seems to want to be emersed in the vibe J presents. Too many notes, ha! I am in awe when Bass player’s jam out. Watt has tremendous repect for J (the diaries), and J, Watt. Watt, keep rocking on…
Indeed, we all have our opinions. Mike is awesome, he sat back and let j do his thing and got respect for that. That is what made him so great to the trio, unselfishness. I have only seen Watt twice, not enough times to get a solid opinion, however he does create a great vibe on stage that I never saw in Mike. Whoever the bass player is, one thing is for sure, thanks for getting J back out on the stage. He rocks the jam…
[img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]To bash Watt is not cool at all. Tell me, when are you jamming with J? New topic please…
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Great photos. It is a good look inside the show, the stage is awesome. Wish I could see a show in cali… As for now, the pictures do just fine. Thanks OSX. Wanna see more!
Watt is a great writter. I just started reading the diaries. Man, he has got a lot to say, and uses abound discription. A lyrical communion of poetry, prose, and aggressivness. I like [img]images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img] [img]images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
The "best show" for me was actually a best chain of shows. It was 1997. Dinosaur Jr. at that time was promoting its "HAND IT OVER" album, along side Sweet 75 (another 3 piece band that included ex-bassist for nirvana, Noveacheck? The "tour" started at Tremont Music Hall in Charlotte, N.C. Where the three of us pushed our way up front amungst the younger more fiesty crowd. We were front and center and loved it. I was screeming for ‘Wagon’ which never came. I was in awe last night, Dinosaur, up close and personal. Nobody could have moved me from my place up front. The second night we were off to Charleston S.C where Dino was at the Music Farm. We had a great feel for the crowd that night and waited patiently to make our route to the front before the show began. After a few beers it was time to be on our way. There, again front and center, we were acutally pushed against the stage. During the show we could have touched J’s shoes, he did please us a couple of times by bending and jamming a solo in front of our eyes just out of our reach. However, we would have done nothing to disrupt the flow of "magic." Again, I yelled for, but received no "Wagon." The next show was at the Cat’s Cradle in Chapel Hill, NC. Again up front. We finally got noticed by Sweet 75 when the lead lady said, "hey those guys have been around the past 3 nights, lets here it for those guys." They rocked a few songs and when it was over, the lead lady gave my friend a piece of duck tape she was waring that said, ELLEN. Go figure? Any way, Dino was next. We weren’t moving and I was going to here Wagon–I felt it. They came on out, wasn’t quite sure if j knew we were there but Berz seemed like he noticed. I got one of his drum sticks when, as he was hammering, a stick busted in two and berz tossed the leftover piece to the crowd. I still have it. My friend Josh got J’s pick once it fell to the ground during the show. And my other friend Phil, he took a sip from J mystery drink (hard stuff) after the show was over and when we were asking the stage hand if we could meet J. Back to the show. J after hearing me yell for Wagon repeditely for 3 nights, decided to humor me. YES. IT ROCKED. That song summed up the "tour." "There’s a place I’d like to go, when you get there then I’ll know." Da Na Ta Da Na Ta Da Na Na, Na. After the show we hung around, chatted with friends, and took in the whole scene. We wanted to just hop in the Van and cruise to DC where Dinosaur was playing the 9:30 club–couldn’t make it but I do have a video of the show. My ears rang for days. My voice creeked. I missed 3 days of college classes and had a major report due once I got back. Yet, didn’t fail a class that year nor the report. So, that was it my most enjoyable Dino show(s) ever. Hope there is a show I can get to that can top it… Sorry for the length of the story.
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The "best show" for me was actually a best chain of shows. It was 1997. Dinosaur Jr. at that time was promoting its "HAND IT OVER" album, along side Sweet 75 (another 3 piece band that included ex-bassist for nirvana, Noveacheck? The "tour" started at Tremont Music Hall in Charlotte, N.C. Where the three of us pushed our way up front amungst the younger more fiesty crowd. We were front and center and loved it. I was screeming for ‘Wagon’ which never came. I was in awe last night, Dinosaur, up close and personal. Nobody could have moved me from my place up front. The second night we were off to Charleston S.C where Dino was at the Music Farm. We had a great feel for the crowd that night and waited patiently to make our route to the front before the show began. After a few beers it was time to be on our way. There, again front and center, we were acutally pushed against the stage. During the show we could have touched J’s shoes, he did please us a couple of times by bending and jamming a solo in front of our eyes just out of our reach. However, we would have done nothing to disrupt the flow of "magic." Again, I yelled for, but received no "Wagon." The next show was at the Cat’s Cradle in Chapel Hill, NC. Again up front. We finally got noticed by Sweet 75 when the lead lady said, "hey those guys have been around the past 3 nights, lets here it for those guys." They rocked a few songs and when it was over, the lead lady gave my friend a piece of duck tape she was waring that said, ELLEN. Go figure? Any way, Dino was next. We weren’t moving and I was going to here Wagon–I felt it. They came on out, wasn’t quite sure if j knew we were there but Berz seemed like he noticed. I got one of his drum sticks when, as he was hammering, a stick busted in two and berz tossed the leftover piece to the crowd. I still have it. My friend Josh got J’s pick once it fell to the ground during the show. And my other friend Phil, he took a sip from J mystery drink (hard stuff) after the show was over and when we were asking the stage hand if we could meet J. Back to the show. J after hearing me yell for Wagon repeditely for 3 nights, decided to humor me. YES. IT ROCKED. That song summed up the "tour." "There’s a place I’d like to go, when you get there then I’ll know." Da Na Ta Da Na Ta Da Na Na, Na. After the show we hung around, chatted with friends, and took in the whole scene. We wanted to just hop in the Van and cruise to DC where Dinosaur was playing the 9:30 club–couldn’t make it but I do have a video of the show. My ears rang for days. My voice creeked. I missed 3 days of college classes and had a major report due once I got back. Yet, didn’t fail a class that year nor the report. So, that was it my most enjoyable Dino show(s) ever. Hope there is a show I can get to that can top it… Sorry for the length of the story.
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This is definately not a song written by J. However, it can be heard on the CD Martin & Me, which is a live acustic performance by J Mascis. I am not sure who gets credit for the lyrics but J sing sings this song (every song), I believe, with great emotion and power.
"It’s so hard here, living on the run.
I thought I was the only one.
So many others, standing in the way.
Please don’t remind me I’ll be bleeding on…
Oh its so hard…
Just hanging on."BTW, all of you really have choose some lyrics that truely fit one description "great."
This is definately not a song written by J. However, it can be heard on the CD Martin & Me, which is a live acustic performance by J Mascis. I am not sure who gets credit for the lyrics but J sing sings this song (every song), I believe, with great emotion and power.
"It’s so hard here, living on the run.
I thought I was the only one.
So many others, standing in the way.
Please don’t remind me I’ll be bleeding on…
Oh its so hard…
Just hanging on."BTW, all of you really have choose some lyrics that truely fit one description "great."
Great post (review) "admonisher." The show was nothing short of amazing… can’t wait to see J + The Fog again.
Set Lists… 2 shows I have seen since Oct 00.
J Mascis and the Fog
Live at Tremont Music Hall
Charlotte, NC
14-Apr-01
Show Time @ 11:30 pmWagon
I’m not fine
Wastin
Raisins
Back before you go
Same Day
Alone
Budge
Lung
We had it (Mike Watts)
Repulsion
Ammaring Jam!
Peel
No Fun (Mike Watts)
Encore:
Loose
Just Like Heaven
Freak SceneAlso have,
J Mascis and the Fog
Live at Cat’s Cradle
Carrboro, NC
26-Oct-00
Sound Check @ 11:28 pm
Show Time @ 11:45 pmSame Day
Raisins
Where’d you go
Ground me to you
Lung
All the girls
I’m not fine
Little fury things
Ammaring
Get me jam!
Waistin
What else is new jam!
Didn’t I tell you (Mike Watts)
Freak Scene
Encore:
More Light
Severed Lips
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In response to greenminded: I totally encourage everyone who is a visitor to this site (I assume all members have seen a show) to check out a J. and friends show. Dinousaur Jr. & J. Mascis and the Fog combinied there is 7 shows I have seen. Each one unique, each one undoubtedly ROCKED! If you do go, don’t you dare bring ear-plugs…
I was at Tremont Music Hall for the Charlotte show 04/14/01. Peace. I was fortunate enough to get stage left(in front of Mike "the bass machine" Watts) thanks to a 6’4" giant who let me video the show with minor, usual disturbances. More on this video later. Just wanted to let my "new" friends in on a possible, raw video and set list for those interested. Talk some later…
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