District Lies

A showblog/journal/diary, mainly taking place in Washington, DC

Rock quotes

“I just didn’t expect an acoustic version of ‘Rock ’n’ Roll All Nite.’”
— Ace Frehley

(More soon)...

I just stumbled upon a couple youtube videos of shows that I didn’t go to but thought about going to. I mean, I’m only human, and none too young these days. I’m feeling a tad defensive about missing so much great music but whatever.

Here’s a nice video of the Books from a couple days ago. It sounds nice, maybe I should have tried to go:

Here’s one (from the same youtube contributor) for Battles a while ago at the Black Cat. Also sounds pretty good, but I think maybe I am getting tired of this kind of music. I sense that I am getting more in the mood for pretty music and also more straightforward metal. You know, like Air Miami and then Slayer. Or something. Anyway here is Battles:

Oh and while I am raiding this dude’s videos, here is one for Xiu Xiu, though this is from Baltimore (I was thinking of going to see them at the Rock and Roll Hotel):

<irony> It’s almost like you don’t have to go to the shows at all anymore, you can just sit around and watch youtube. </irony>

2 Responses to “The ones that got away”

  1. i went to see XIU XIU at Ottobar because it is oh so much better of a venue than rock n’ roll hotel. and XIU XIU is a class act. (note the crappy dirty projectors video on my page – this one was a shame because they are so good live). annyway , thanks for looking at my videos, i know they suck, but lately i feel obligated to capture a little bit of every show i go to… coming soon (this weekend): TV on the Radio and Todd Reynolds

    johnforz

  2. Hey, it was great [The Books]
    check it out next time
    being at the powerbrands factory
    [ i decided that this is the right termin to use :-))) ]
    it was such a relief to emerge to the peace, irony & symphony after all

    yulia

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