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Re: (TV) Bowery Ballroom / Calling Dennis or Ms Secret X / Thanks for Deta ils Dan / Profligate Production?

Hmm
I expect it will be more crowded than tramps, but a couple of weeks ago I went to see Luna at the BB and I got right to the front with minimum discomfortature, I was able to move, although I probably couldn't have gone into a ballet routine, ya know?
This is an interesting point though, as a regular habituee of London gigs in the 80s and 90s, I'd say the NYC gig going experience of the 80s and 90s is a kinder gentler experience. THe volume in NYC clubs seems lower than say the LA2 in Charing Cross and you definitely don't have to stick in one spot and roll with the crowd or risk falling over. Maybe its just me but I think I prefered the slightly wilder days. I went to see the Pixies in '88 and nearly got crushed on the wire fence at the front of the stage, yet its still one of my best gig memories.
PS. the BB also has seating upstairs, which offers a pretty good view of the stage. 


From: "Lee Ritter" <poriver@hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: (TV) Bowery Ballroom / Calling Dennis or Ms Secret X / Thanks for Deta ils Dan / Profligate Production? 
Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 00:35:43

Dan,
I bought my tidket yesterday, but i too, like Leo, have some doubts
about whether I'll go. Last time I saw Tom was at tramps & it wasn't
crowded & very easy to get up close to the stage & see the band. I've
never been to the Bowery but I imagine it to be a more crowded place.
I saw  Grandmaster Flash years ago at some club in the city whose name
I cant recall at he moment & Iwas pinned to one spot almost the whole
time. A very unpleasant experience & one I have no desire to repeat.
What do you think?
Lee


From: "Dan Jones" <dnljns@hotmail.com>
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for Deta ils Dan / Profligate Production?
Date: Wed, 03 Oct 2001 22:07:35


Leo said: Although I have already 'ordered' my ticket
I'm 50/50 on showing-up given the uncertainty
surrounding how long/much Tom will play and
whether he will be just accompanying SY or
appearing with his acoustic guitar, or with
some small, quasi-back-up band.
True, but whenever I've seen Verlaine he's always hit at least a few highs, even if its just a throw-together gig. I think you should go Leo, you might 
miss something special. Plus, SY are pretty fine live as well.


Leo said: I'd like to get together with any fellow listers who
are going (who on list is actually going'?)


We should figure out a good bar nearby:


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