[Gator Mike]

So how was it, y'all? Give!

[tick]

What's the scoop?

[lembob]

Must have been a great show.. everyone is still crashed...

[Kenny]

The band was plagued by some technical problems early, but that only made it more interesting!

I don't have a copy of the set list, so I'm sure this isn't 100% accurate. I'm struggling with the order of the tunes in the middle...

Dim
Playboy
Surround
A Trip With My Dad (an extended version while they replaced Joie's amp mid-song)
Feet to the Sun
Timothy! (they were working on Joie's rig, so Mike was trying to buy some time. They fumbled with the words a few times, but it was pretty cool anyway. Mike said they han't played it in 11 years)
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Sick In Santorini
Gogo
Heaven And Nowhere
Ask The Dust
Mary Sunshine Rain
Feel Me Don't You
Moon
Posters (very short...)
Dizz Knee Land
Encore
Bob The Drummer
Baby Really Loves Me
Dorina


As a guitarist, one of the things that flipped me out, was that Mike broke a string on his 'standard tuning' strat at the beginning of Posters(?), and then grabbed his other strat, which was in open tuning, and proceeded to retune it - by ear - while singing the first verse. Maybe took him 20 seconds...

Overall I thought the show was great, although I'm not expecting a return visit to Indy anytime soon based on the turnout. I had a feeling it would only draw the hardcores and the curious.

[Scott Wherle]

Arrived home at 5:30 in the AM, so yeah, I'm just waking up. It was a late night, so I expect the others will be straggling in over the next several hours with their thoughts.

My comprehensive report follows. Grab a cup of coffee and a snacky cake, as I'm a seriously long-winded bastard. If you want the short version, scroll down and read the last sentence.

Well, let me tell ya, folks, this show more than made up for the short set in Columbus a few months back. Despite some technical problems with Joie's bass rig, the show went off without a hitch. Not to mention a couple surprises added in.

The set list:

Dim
Playboy In Outerspace
Gogo
Trip With My Dad/Spirit of 2009
Surround
Timothy
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Sick In Santorini
Heaven and Nowhere
Ask the Dust
Mary Sunshine Rain
Feel Me Don't You
Moon
Posters
Dizz Knee Land
Bob the Drummer
Baby Really Loves Me
Dorina

Yeah, you read me right, Timothy. The aforementioned technical difficulties resulted in Joie putting down his bass during most of Trip With My Dad while a few people scrambled to fix his rig. Eventually, the bassist from the opening band, Pale, brought his amp back on stage and lent it to Joie until his could be fixed. I have to assume he blew a tube in his rig and they were letting it cool down after replacing it.

Anyway, Phil broke it down a bit during the middle of Trip and Michael started to play an impromptu version of Spirit of 2009 and Joie joined him on vocals. Very cool version of the song. The difficulties continued for a bit and the boys started asking for requests. Despite my constant pleas for Pretty Girls Make Graves, they launched into Timothy. It's clearly been a while since they played it, as they forgot some of the words and had to take cues from the audience, but it was a very fun version of the tune. Michael mentioned it's been 11 years since they've played it. Damn. The only minor disappointment was that they cut Feet To the Sun from the set since they ran a little long trying to get Joie's rig in order. No biggie, though.

They finally got things together with Joie's rig and just completely blazed through the rest of the set. Frickin' awesome. The Patio is a relatively small venue, so it was very intimate, with the guys right in your face.

Hung out the entire night with my buddy from Cincy, Jeff, as well as Laura K., Joe, Wes, Dave (I owe you massive beers, my friend), Marty, Kiki and her man, and a few people whose names I didn't catch. I'm not what you would call an autograph hound, because well, I just don't care about a piece of paper signed by someone famous, BUT, I nabbed a set list and had the boys personalize it after the show. Also got a pick from Michael and a very cool magnet created by Laura K. I'll scan the signed set list when I get a chance and post it here.

Speaking of Laura K., she has the distinction of being recognized on stage by Joie, who dedicated Dorina to her, for her amazing efforts in promoting the band. Pretty cool, if you ask me. Oh, I also stole her camera for a bit and despite the supposed no camera rule, snapped a ton of pics from great angles. Hopefully, they turn out pretty good and she'll be able to post them.

Finally, to clarify something that's been bugging all of us for some time now. In Moon, Joie doesn't remember exactly what he says during that one line, but when I sang to him, "You lost this one now, girl", he said he believes that was it. Said he'll have to check, but that sounds right. Not a 100% clarification, but it's close enough for me. Oh, and yes, there is a bit of switching up of the vocals in Gogo in the spots that we've all mentioned in different posts. So, there ya go.

Nutshell: awesome night. Good opening band, great set from dada, sound was good, mood was jovial, a few surprises thrown in, and all in attendance seemed to have a great time. Can't ask for much more. I really hope someone was taping this thing.

[Edited on 9/25/2003 by Scott Wherle]

[tick]

....chime in Brutha!

[sandy]

I'm glad to hear Marty made it! And OMG if they play Timothy in Colorado I don't know what I'll do!! :o:o:o:o that would be a dream come true - literally. I had a dream about a year ago where I was at a show and they did Timothy. In my dream there was a full orchestra behind them and I was in the front row jumping up and down and screaming.

Maybe if people at all the shows request Timothy they'll just add it to the set list and I'll be in heaven!

[samiam]

for you Marty! I think I wanted you to see them almost as much as I want to see them myself:D

Hey babe, you're not a virgin anymore

[blues4redsun]

Great show i thought, been a long time dada fan, but this is the first time i ever got to see them...made my year...i guess they hadnt been here since '92 .....joie had problems for most of the first half of the show with equipment...Thanks guys...COME BACK SOON!!! see ya 10/25 in Champaign IL ...Peace ~B4RS

[Big Tex]

Gotta' be a little disappointing to play in front of such a small crowd. All the better for us though:D. Nice ad libs through the bass related equipment issues. Roadie earned his money tonight. Band admitted they weren't quite as tight as they'd like to be. Still sounded good to me. But I'm sure in a few days or so, they'll sound even better. Gurley's "cowboy" hat needs to go. Looks like it's been waddded up in a small duffel bag. That's not "character," it's a mess. Serf type cap a better look.

If in Dallas, check out these boys at Poor David's Pub....a legendary venue graced many times by the immortal Vaughan.

[Edited on 9/25/2003 by Big Tex]

[gogo]

Reading all of these posts from the Indy show has got me sooooo psyked about the Memphis show. You know, there will probably be an even smaller turn out for the show here. You guys should consider making the trip to support the guys. It's not THAT far.

Oh, and about Mike's cowboy hat, HELL no he shouldn't get rid of it!!! It is super sexy!!!

[thenancyschoolsinger]

the technical issues didn't really bother me much, because they did a great job filling the time in a fun way. this was also my first ever dada show (been wanting to see them for 10 years now). i was extremely geeked about the show, but i did think they were very loose on many songs, and there were a few songs i really really wanted to hear and didn't. life goes on, though, and i think i'm going to have to road trip to see them again very soon.

[nancy in va beach]

maybe there should be a marty thread!
i have been reading your posts forever, and like so many others, am sooooo glad you finally got to see dada live!!!
i was trying to decide where to give you props (which thread), so maybe you should start your own. tell us all! i'll be reading!
i am so happy for you.
you rule, dude

[Laura K:)]

Ok, I’ll say it over and over again until I can’t talk anymore (lol then I’ll just use my hands lol) but, dada is the grandest band EVER! What other band do you know of that would deal with technical problems as well as they do! Ok, ya know what I really think? I think dada put out so much power in their performance last night! Gremlins? No way! I think power~surge is more like it! The energy floating around in the room was incredible!
The band played...
The boys did a wonderful job! The boyz truly belong on stage! I have seen bands panic, get pissed and then end up sending some very unhappy vibes to the crowd, or even loose interest in the show. 'Cuz it's just Indiana (actually heard a national act say that before eeeeeek!) BUT I have NEVER seen any band take things as they happen and then move the moment right on the way that dada does!
Some people just have a gift. Very rarely do you find three people who have a musical gift. Even more rare than that~ you find three boyz who have a musical gift and are in the same freakin' room playing together! I've never seen anything like it. The crowd was very understanding I think because dadafans are the best! But also because everyone there was starved for dada! Can you imagine?! You could totally hear everyone cheering when they got some of the equipment to work! (I think the guy's name was like josh or jeremy or something close… I really couldn't hear what he said his name was that well, but he really did his best to help out the boyz and fix problems as needed. He was a busy boy all night Kudos to him!
Let's get back to the story~
Timothy! They freakin' played Timothy and 2009! ha ha ha! All of the songs are just amazing and even more fantastic LIVE!
I had an awesome time! I really did! I love the dada friends that I've met at shows and on the board! You really reinforce the music at the shows! It’s so kewl to see so many eager fans focusing on dada music! It was great meeting Marty, Chris, Dave, Scott’s buddy, and everyone else that I met last night! You are way fun! Kiki and beau Scott, Wes and Joe are just wonderful people to hang with! If you ever get the chance to meet them… you’ll totally understand what I’m sayin’! I can’t think of a more fun group! Kiki and beau would shout, "More please!" lol it was so kewl! Dave bought the beers! Marty ended up with THREE picks! Yeah, that’s how much the man enjoyed the show! Wes, seemed to let out some stress and relax after a hard few weeks, Joe and Scott’s buddy (urg… my brain is mush I wish I could remember you name sorry) ended up with some caliographs and enjoyed talking to the dada boyz after the show. I grabbed a few pics of the street team before the show and then handed my plastic kodak over to Scott who ended up taking pictures from grand angles … I can’t wait to see them! I’ll send them to all of those who’d like a copy!

I snagged myself some dadagarb! Oh yeah! You gotta check out all the kewl stuff that they’ve got out now! I handed over ninety bucks! (No worries, the swag isn’t expensive…You can snag an awesome b&w glossy of the guys for like five clams! Orange fishin’ hats! Oh yeah! Totally the bomb! I had to grab what I could for gifts and made sure to pick up a warm dada embroidered black hooded sweatshirt! I am ready for Fall NOW! Ha ha! Grabbed the jazz cd… I LOVE IT! Wow! Can’t wait for the new cd’s to come out and be available for the upcoming shows! I bet you guys on the East Coast will be the first ones to buy it at the shows lucky dawgs!

Wait I drifted again… lemme start this engine back up with some coffee and finish my story! ha ha ha…
The show was awesome! The songs right-on! Mike has the kewlest petals I have ever seen! Ernie Ball? Whoa! The Drums- tight! (I looked for them after the show... but I couldn't find phil's other arms. where does phil put his other 6 arms when he gets done playing? lol He was Totally solid! He is the best drummer in the world!
Guitar- ok, the boy is always right-on but two very important points... ! Who the hell else can make playing the strings above the nut sound good???? Holy sch'moly! 2. The man and ax are one in the same! The boy tuned his guitar while he was playing! Oh, no! we're not talkin' adjusted his strings. As in, I'm a little flat I'll turn it a little... NO WAY! I'm talkin' up .. or down steps! I had to pick my jaw off of the ground! damn!
Bass- it sounded killer-kewl (Ya know Andy –very kind bsplyer from pale- went home last night and was thinkin' "how come I can't sound that good in my amp when I play?! ha!" ) All those bands that have bass players that play 5,6, or 7 strings don't even come close to producing the same quality through technique! They can try but They can't even come close to that joie sound!


So, as much as I love the song Dorina, I never like to hear it @ the concerts... because that means one thing and one thing alone... the last song awwwwwwwww. BUT this time was a bit different. I know that scott mentioned it but lemme explain…

So here’s a story for ya!…I'm chompin' on the ice left over from my water and I think I hear Phil saying, "we've got a lot of people working for us who are here tonight" I thought, huh? no way! did he really say that? I looked over @ joe and then to kiki, matt, wes, and scott and they're like goin' wild!

I just was so blown away that phil said that! Totally unexpected. (I meant to thank Phil later for saying that but it slipped my mind. Or it might have been my mind that had left my head again! Lol ) The best drummer in the world plugged the website AND the street team! So anyway, there I was, chompin' on my ice again (all I could really hear was the ice that I was chewing and screams from the crowd) and joie says somethin' into the mic. I honestly couldn't hear it. The Next thing I know, I've got like 10 fingers pointing at me and shouting "here, she's right here" I was so totally clueless. Then joe leaned over and told me that joie had mentioned my name. WHOA! I’m sure dada would have said every street team member’s name~ who was at the show~ if they would’ve had time. That’s how much the boyz really appreciate the fan’s support! The fact that they let us help out just blows me away!
I talked to this chick later who was so blown away that all she could say was, "wow!, man, Wow! Gosh, gezzzz wow!"

I know how she feels I swear that after the show, I could have tied a rope to my ankle and tied the other end to the truck and then floated all the way home!!

Thank you dada! Thanks for coming to Indy and for being the most fun! Rawk-on!

I think that’s gonna have to do it for now! Look Ma! No Edit Stamp!

Hey Kiki! Can't wait 'til Friday when we collect on our lotto ticket! ha! Cross your finger's ya'll! lol OH and Dave, Columbus IS closer! I always confuse Columbus and Cleveland. lol
Libey! You so Rawk!
and don't even get me started on the joie hug. OMG! I'll just say that I needed to take the day off! lol
Phil said that even he pokes around on the messageboard from time to time and reads up on what's goin' on. You have got to love that!!!!
Seemed like the magnets worked since we couldn't have the stickers! ha haha! Thank you thank you thank you!

[LennonPie]

Thanks to all for the reviews of the show so those of us that were not there still felt like we were.
Personal kudo's out to Marty for his experience.
There are so many cool people on this board, hope to get to know everyone better.

"Time is your friend, time is your pal...."

[Edited on 9/26/2003 by LennonPie]

[nancy in va beach]

[quote][i]Originally posted by Laura K:)
a warm dada embroidered black hooded sweatshirt!

must have! must have!
it's starting to get chilly at night on the boardwalk! how can i get one?????

[Laura K:)]

After taking the day off (for the national holiday) I'd head for The State theater on 10.09.03 to see dada

[Perk]

Hey Laura K, great review/story. The roadies name is Jeremy. He is really cool and definitely earns his keep. He sets up and breaks down everything by himself every night. Matt from Philly and I got to help him set up the stage at the New Hope show and he really appreciated the help. He gave me a drumstick, a pick and the setlist after the show. Every one who goes to any future shows should definitely give Jeremy his props!!!

As far as improvising, these guys are the best. Reading your tale reminded me of when I saw BFJ at the Polar Plunge. Mike's pedal board went out right in the middle of a song but everyone just sort of kept jammin' and Mike started ad libbing on the mike and the next thing you know they are playing 'Aint No Sunshine When She Gone'. At one point Mike was singing 'Baby...Baby...Baby' and this girl jumped up on stage in a diaper and started dancing around. These guys definitely know how to go with the flow and just let the music happen.

Reading these reviews really gets me psyched for the Asbury Park and Baltimore shows. I got my tix in the mail last week. WooHoo.:cool:

[uncle irving]

"I was starting to reach a ripe old age
When my baby jumped up on stage"

Mike Gurley (February 2nd, 2002)




The young lady's name is Maureen, she's been a fan at least since the 1998 ECSC, and she was one the 200+ brave souls who jumped into the atlantic.

[Perk]

Thanks Uncle Irving.

I knew I had the pics some where on my hard drive but I didn't search them out. Wasn't the next line of his improv something like 'And she takes her shirt off!!!'

That had to be one of the coldest/windiest days on the beach. I could not believe these people were going to jump into the Atlantic, but it was for a good cause. I still get a kick out of telling people I saw BFJ on the beach in Virginia in February. Brrrr!!!

[tick]

Keep those stories comin.....
Its a vicarious experience for those of us who wont see them until tuesday in Cleveland and those of us who wont see them at all....
Marty: DETAILS from you....what did you think?
Great post Laura K!!!!
How much were the hoodies? Me Want.

[Kiki]

My neck hurts.

More later if the fog clears.

Incredible.

[indycar]

What a show! Sorry for the late acknowledgement, but I’m still getting back up to speed. These mid-week shows are a killer! Home at 3am, work at 7, then had to coach a high school tennis meet!

I don’t have much to add, the show has been covered pretty well. Although my right ear is still ringing, my mind continues to play back songs from the show. Trip, Gogo, Bob and Playboy seem to be dominating. This show was a nice treat that made up fort the Columbus show, IMO. (Columbus was my first, you know –long time listener, first time attendee) The impromptu / Timothy and tune-while-you-play were awesome. My neck is still hurtin, what a kick-ass show!! Can’t say enough!

Having had all my invitees to the show back out (wusses worried about work the next day), I was somewhat apprehensive about going solo, but there's no way I going to miss the show! I arrived just after the warm up band finished, and made my way to the front of the stage. There, I met a great group of DADA heads, Scott, Jeff, Laura, Joe, Kiki and some others who’s names I’ve lost. Of interesting note, while talking with Scott and crew before the show, I kept seeing this enthusiastic face just behind us. He would nod enthusiastically as he sorta monitored our conversation and as we talked about the band, songs and shows. I finally decided that he was band ‘security’, as he was kinda center stage, and seemed to be (understandably) mildly guarding his position. But as the show started and throughout the night, I couldn’t help but notice how totally jazzed he was to be there! I didn’t know it then, but turns out it was ‘Marty In The Middle’! I was so encouraged by his energy that I had to get him a beer! Apart from that, I had a great time with everyone up front!! Great to meet you all, sorry if I’ve forgotten your names. Laura – nice to put a face with your emails. (You helped me get a BFJ CD back from the old ‘dadadudes’ Yahoo group! Seems like a year ago?lol -as if you remember) You tireless efforts are appreciated by us all. I hope I at least got you a beer, you deserve so much more. Scott and the crew from Cincy(?) I had a blast jammin’ and getting to know ya!

Not sure about the Bowling Green or Columbus shows coming up. I’d like to make one of them. But, I find the older I get, the longer it takes to get recovered. Fortunately, this ‘recovery’ issue seems to be limited to alcohol and work early the next morning So far it’s a dead heat between Columbus or Bowling Green. Anyone planning on goin?

Again, great show!! And nice to meet so many of you!!

Dave

[Edited on 9/26/2003 by indycar]

[Scott Wherle]

My signed set list from the show, for those who might be into seeing such a thing.

Mike on top, who said, "Scott is cool ranch dada!" (not sure what it means, but it's nice to know ).

Joie in the middle with his trademark art.

Phil on the bottom who said, "You got the list!"



[Edited on 9/26/2003 by Scott Wherle]

[Scott Wherle]

P.S. There must be something wrong with Marty's "Mr. Moon" thread, because I can look at any other thread on the boards except for that one. It comes up "Cannot Find Page" every time. Weird.

[Gator Mike]

yeah, and I'm dying to read the rest... I U2U'd Lance... hopefully a transient glitch... this story's been a long time a'comin'!

[JJ]

This is my first small venue show.(Previous this year, Park West, St. Charles, Randolf St. Fest). 120-150 showed for this concert of I had to estimate. It is disapointing to know that so many people missed out on a fantastic opportunity to see an increadible performance by this band. Although I have to admit that I prefer the larger shows, it was a real treat to stand in front of the band and take it all in as if we were all on stage together. Also went to Rockford the following night ( Can talk about that later). Looking forward to Park West again.

[BlubabyDC]

I am supposed to be working, but I had to go through all these excited posts, I LOVE it. My eyes are all watery and my face hurts from smiling.

Right on dada fans, I love the energy! (And yes, good to see you made it, Marty.)

[Laura K:)]

Hey KIKI! We won! No kidding!
You and Matt picked three numbers! I'll send it your way m'dear! Killer~kewl!
Oh, for those who are lost...
Kiki handed me an ohio mega millions ticket @ the show! Did I mention just how kewl she is???
Oh, just gotta let those of you who were interested in the hooded Sweatshirt know that I wore it tonight and was toasty warm in 55 degree weather.

[Gator Mike]

Right on!
You see this cat Marty is a bad mother - SHUT YOUR MOUTH! - but I'm talkin' 'bout Marty - then we can dig it!

And your thread, part 2, has been restored to it's glory - ie, the link works again.

I LOVE the name "9 drink minimum" for a band, the idea is hilarious, brilliant! Wish I'd thought of it.