[Tallion]

Well, Pretty quite here on the Mid-Western Front.

As much as I can remember, I do believe all of the First Ave shows were early shows and done by 9pm so this may be the first show in the Twin Cities that starts later in the evening and doesn't have something going on after the show.

The Fine Line is a more upscale club also. It is a little smaller and much, much cleaner.

Haven't heard of any pre show stuff, but it is also opening night of gopher hockey so I am thinking champps is the place I will be at before the show...

[regmo]

Ah-Ooooo! Here we go again. I was kinda bummed at first to hear that the venue changed from First Ave but you're right Tally, the Line will be damn Fine. I'm so stoked! Yeah I saw that there are TWO warm-up bands so the boys won't be on until 10:30 or 11 at the earliest. Maybe they'll take us all the way to 2:00 though! Countin' down the hours...
REAL SOON!
reg :cool:
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[Elizabeth]

WHOOHOOO!!! October 24 is FINALLY here!!! I agree, the Fine Line is a very cool place but a lot smaller than the 'Ave. But I will be there with BOOTS ON baby, and the LOON is the place to be pre-show. See you all tonight!!! I am bring 2 friends who aren't real familiar with dada (YET....I am betting they buy cd's at the show) so I am gonna need somebody, someone to nail my soul to my shoes...no wait, I am gonna need some people to sing along with tonight. Can't wait!! I am planning a VERY late night personally, one can only HOPE they go till 2AM.
~Real Soon,
E

[Tallion]

Yes indeed! I am expecting to hear the longest show they have ever played in minnesota tonight!!

I did speak with the club and they said that camera's and recording equipment are at the discretion of the band.

[Edited on 10/24/2003 by Tallion]

[regmo]

Has anyone in town heard if they're doing a live in-studio thing on 105? I see on their website that 4 winners have been named in their "In-studio with dada" contest (none of us, dammit) but it doesn't say what it's all about. I'm hoping for an on-air acoustic thing like Cities' 97 does...
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[Arlo]

sniffle...sniffle...you all have fun at the show...wish I was going.

Elizabeth...give the boys a big hug from all of us that won't be there (bet I won't have to ask that one twice, eh girl? )

ENJOY!!!!!

[regmo]

Sorry Arlo but I can't feel TOO sorry for you, given the fact that the Chicago area has had about 9 dates on this tour!!!
We WILL enjoy it though-- thanks!

[Arlo]

can't blame a girl for try'n. besides, it ain't my fault they LOVE Chicago...(just kidd'n...they LOVE'UM ALL!

I'll be there in spirit!

[Edited on 10/24/2003 by Arlo]

[regmo]

ANOTHER GREAT SHOW, complete with It's All Mine, Joie doing Morning Sickness, and the real treat of the night: Phil playing acoustic and singing It's Cool Dude-- yeah! They rocked long and hard as usual. Lots of "little extras" thrown in on a bunch of drawn-out jams. You could kinda tell the boys were a little on the weary side but gave it all they had, as always. I met Elizabeth up front (looking so fine) and the crowd was very loud all the way through. The guys showed their appreciation all night, and though nothing was set up for a meet-n-greet inside the Fine Line, those of us that hung around the bus out on the street were rewarded with appearances and plenty of autographs, hugs, etc. OH and I caught a couple of MG picks to add to the dada treasure chest! Great night but an old guy like me is still hangin' hard. Gotta go check on my 11-month old. Where'd he go...? Tru?? Later peeps...
reg ***

[regmo]

Well I'm back after a couple more winks. Where are all the other Minnies? Still sleepin'? I'd love to hear some other takes on last night's show...

[Elizabeth]

Whoa. That's to start.
Arlo darlin', I gave all the boys hugs for you, don't worry. And it's strange, they hug you like you are a long lost relative or something....nice tight hugs.
The show was... you know, I can't even describe it. Better than words. dada fans are SO cool, my friends left me by my lonesome but I knew I'd be in good hands surrounded by ya'all.
I think I heard they are coming back in Feb? Time flies but that's too far off.
Thanks for the compliment, yeah I wore my get-me-in-trouble boots last night. heh heh.....no trouble though.
Or at least I don't think so....
Michael, Phil and Joie, if you read this, thank you SO much for another extremely memorable night. My phones been ringin' off the hook this morning and I can't bring myself to answer it...I am afraid I will come down off my high. Hangin' on the bus after the show was the highlight of my month....my whole year so far! I am sure this post will read somewhat dim but that is how I am feeling....My whole body feels like one big sigh right now.
See you all soon I hope. It was incredible. Big, huge incredible.
E

[havaplan]

I have seen Dada approximately ten times, five times this go round and last nights show was the best i have seen. They were so tight and michael looked and played at 100 %. Two acoustic solos from joie and phil, they are so talented, a packed house with the oppurtunity to hear, feel and see the band from several vantage points added to the experience. I brought a couple of friends that have never heard them before and they are hooked.

thanks again to the genius trio cant wait until i see then in denver!!! Travel for work is not so bad if you can catch Dada on the road. Where else can i find an excuse to travel???

[libbygranola]

The show was outstanding last night! I've seen dada 6 times and they are always solid. After reading other posings I am bummed that I couldn't set my introverted personality aside for an evening and make an effort to meet the band:( Maybe next time.

[Darren]

Libby:

Just hang around the crowd of people that will form around them...have something for them to sign, that's a good icebreaker. Once you start talking to them, it's like you've been friends for years...they are very gracious and really appreciate their fans. Don't worry about asking a stupid question...they'll answer anything (well, within reason), and not even give you a funny look!

[Tallion]

The guys were in top notch form Friday night. Easily the longest set (2.5 hrs) ever played in Minnesota, they were jamming the whole night through. The songs had all kinds of fillers in them too. I can recall hearing a riff of the 007 theme song and even a little stairway to heaven mixed in!

To start the show, I was in the very back of the club on the lower level. I got there an hour+ before they went on and the front was packed already. So bought some shirts and a CD. The BFJ shirts were very cool! The sounds system was excellent .
We had an overhang above us but it didn't really affect the quality of the sound. what did though was the large number of posers in the back. It pretty much peaked during Joie's solo. the volume of people yapping nearly drowned him out. not a problem up front near the stage I'm sure, but in the back it was annoying. Fortunately once they had been 'seen' they were all able to move on in the first hour, leaving just the fans.

I do not have the set list but it was similar to the other 2.5 hour shows.

Oh, except for the new song they performed... was it the debut performance of their new material?
I believe it was right after Joie's solo, he started it out with a very funkadelic beat and then Phil came back on stage and joined in on the beat and they pounded it out for a minute or so and then MG came back out and they kicked into the song. it was very rocking and had a cool funky beat to it. Did anybody catch the name of it?

Shortly after that I headed up to side of the stage and caught the action from there. the sounds wasn't as good (behind the speakers), but it was a nice bonus for my brother at his first dada show to be within range to actually touch the musicians. he was most impressed! Phil was pounding on the skins like no tomorrow while Joie had a pretty serious expression on his face for the most part and his playing was rock solid. he seemed to be trying to bring the quality of the sound to a new level, which he did! All the while, MG was jamming and jumping and laughing and just going plain crazy on the guitar. It was an awesome display of music!!

Was this their best show ever in MN? It was easily better than the show earlier this year, but for me too many things were just perfect back in '96 for that show to ever be topped... Although, as I was heading to the car, I was thinking if I had gotten there early and scored a sweet spot right up front, I might be singing a different tune...

Guys, Thanks for keeping the music alive!!

[Wayne]

DAMN! What a great show!
These guys are easily the best live band I've ever seen, and to see them up close just amplifies the experience.
Spent the whole show front and center
and was privileged to meet the beautiful Elizabeth. Can't wait to see them again!
Peace all,
w

[marty]

Quote

Originally posted by Elizabeth
Thanks for the compliment, yeah I wore my get-me-in-trouble boots last night. heh heh.....no trouble though.
Or at least I don't think so....E

am I the only guy that wants to see a pic of E in dem boots?

[Elizabeth]

Aw, come on guys, me in my boots was absolutely nothing compared to the beauty on stage....

I did snap a few photos of the show the other night though and will see about posting them on the website if they turned out. Alrighty?

[regmo]

Yeah Tally, as I mentioned in my first post that new one was "It's All Mine"-- very cool. I wish I could agree with all of you that say this show was the best ever, but the show back in May still has my vote. Don't get me wrong, they gave it all they had as usual, and MG was definitely as good as I've ever heard him, but I really think the tour is taking a toll on them and sensed that at different points in the show. Joie wasn't nearly as animated but Phil was a monster and Michael was SO much fun to watch. When he looks right at you and smiles as he's ripping off an incredible riff, there's nothing like it (goose bump city). Wasn't anyone else impressed by Phil's version of "It's Cool Dude"? Definitely one of the highlights for me (except he's making us other drummers look bad :~) Anyway, I also got "Complications" that night and had Joie sign it afterward. Gave it a couple listens this weekend and LOVE IT (surprise, surprise). Pick it up if you haven't yet...

[HollowMan]

The show last Friday night was outstanding! I thought the band's performance was even better than their First Avenue show in May, even if the crowd was a little more subdued, and smaller because of the smaller venue.

Here were my personal highlights:
[list]

[*]Baby Really Loves Me
This is one of my favorite songs; they played the finish like it was the last rock song on Earth.


[*]It's All Mine
Excellent; I am very excited about what will be on the new record


[*]Their enthusiasm
Beyond the usual "It's good to be back" spiel I suspect every band gives, I left thinking they were very pleased and appreciative of the fans, and Phil seemed nothing but asolutely genuine in his comments about how much the fan reaction means to them.
[list]
Here is the setlist as best as I can remember:

Dim
Playboy in Outerspace
Surround
Trip With My Dad
Feet To The Sun
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Heaven and Nowhere
Ask the Dust
It's All Mine
Morning Sickness
Feel Me, Don't You
Moon
Posters
Dizz Knee Land

(encore)
It's Cool Dude
Bob the Drummer
Baby Really Loves Me
Mary Sunshine Rain
Dorina

I think California Dreamin' was in there too?

Anyway in was a fantastic show!