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Upcoming Metal Shows
Filed under Music by Kim at 3:44 pm on Dec 14 2009
It would appear that 2010 is not going to just stop having concerts I want to attend despite the fact that I want to start living frugally. It starts with the Jaxx calendar. You know I hate going alone so if you want to give the gift of musical friendship, offer to join me for one of these as a Christmas present.
Jan 16: First we’ve got Korpiklaani back headlining, along with Tyr and Swashbuckle. Some TBA slots are listed for local bands, and there are sometimes potential gems among those. I’ve seen all three of the named bands on various tours now and all are fun to watch and draw a good crowd. Swashbuckle are a little harder around the edges than the perhaps better-known Alestorm, but no less piratey. I don’t go listen to the Korpiklaani albums I have all the time, but I think their live show brings down the house and I can’t wait.
April 6: Finntroll, Moonsorrow, and Swallow the Sun. I saw Moonsorrow on the Paganfest II bill and while at the time I thought they were OK, listening to their album their sound has grown on me. I’m thinking of this show as optional depending on my plans but maybe somehow some big Finntroll fans read this blog (ha) and will convince me to go with them. Listening to some Swallow the Sun tracks on their website, they seem to have a sound I will enjoy – a little symphonic, mix of clean and death vocals.
May 2: I know it’s a long way off, but I’m very excited to see Sonata Arctica coming back! And headlining! So instead of a wimpy half hour set, we might see some real substance! Supporting bands appear to include Mutiny Within and Powerglove. Never heard either band but that’s never stopped me before. And I know that SA is worth the price of admission alone.
If you are up for any of these shows let me know! If you are committed I’ll order our tickets at the same time, you just have to say you promise you’ll go with me.
1 Abigailon 14 Dec 2009 at 4:10 pm
I saw Finntroll two years at a little venue. It was fun and very loud. Korpiklaani all I know is “happy little boozer’, but it’s become a default speeding song for long car drives.
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Kim Reply:
December 15th, 2009 at 10:11 am
Yeah, that’s great driving music. I am glad to hear that Finntroll is good live! Are you interested in going?
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2 Mariaon 14 Dec 2009 at 7:37 pm
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee Sonata Arctica! I’m totally up for it and I’m pretty sure The Boy will be, too. We heard some Powerglove online and it’s cheesy metal covers of video game music, but we’re into that.
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Kim Reply:
December 15th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Sweet! Should I get you guys tickets then?
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Maria Reply:
December 16th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Sure! The Boy has confirmed, so two for us, please.
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3 Girlvaughnon 21 Dec 2009 at 7:00 pm
I am taking a poll – I am in DESEPERATE need of some new music and I was wondering if you ever listened to the radio on iTunes or if you had any podcasts you liked? I like listening to the radio or podcasts so I get turned out to new things but my favorite local station (KXLU) doesn’t play music 24/7 and has some music shows that don’t interest me. Looking for suggestions..
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Kim Reply:
December 21st, 2009 at 8:49 pm
I don’t do any of that stuff. I only listen to talky podcasts. For years I have been getting music recommendations from prog rock forums and Genesis forums! And then the inimitable amazon function of “people who liked x…”
I find that when I wander outside concentrated focused genre things music blogs irritate the shit out of me by being oh so hip and there is a neverending series of indie bands making the same sounding things, which then makes me feel like an old lady.
So helpful! But what kind of music do you like?
OH! Pandora has at times been useful.
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