guitaroxx Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 I just love to see national acts in small clubs!!!! We have a small club (reconverted Movie Theater), Jaxx in springfield Va, 9:30 club Washington DC, etc. (See www.jaxxroxx.com) I have seen numerous bands there including Blue Oyster Cult (my favorite live band), Ian Hunter, Robin Trower, Savoy Brown, Molly Hatchet, Black Oak Arkansas, Wild Cherry, Fabulous Thunderbirds, many many more and excellent local bands. I think that small clubs, with great sound systems have given rise and resurgence to many bands of the 60s, 70s and 80s. Many of these bands would have gone under if it were not for the small club. Tell us about your small clubs and what bands you have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitaroxx Posted February 11, 2003 Author Share Posted February 11, 2003 Will someone please respond to this. I thought this was a good posting that would generate a great del of interest. Does nobody here go to night clubs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donmand Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 My favorite place to see bands is at small clubs. In 2002 I saw the following National bands in small clubs:NRBQ - First Avenue - Mpls, MNDave Edmunds (solo) Suburban World Theatre - Mpls, MNSouthside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes - Cabooze - Mpls, MNJohn Hiatt (solo) Weesner Amphitheatre (900 seat outdoor venue) - Mpls, MNDwight Twilley - 400 Bar - Mpls, MNThe Zombies (featuring Colin Blunstone & Rod Argent) First Avenue - Mpls, MNJayhawks - First Avenue - Mpls, MNAll were great Concerts in a small setting; without the big Arena "trappings". Two shows stood out from the rest:Dave Edmunds put on a fantastic (100 minute) solo show. Played many of his "Hits" from Rockpile and solo days. Many instrumental treats including "Here Comes the Sun" a wonderful tribute to the late George Harrison. "Your Song" was gven an incredible instumental cover also. Plus a blistering "Sabre Dance". Edmunds is an amazing underrated guitarist.The Dwight Twilley show was Power Pop Heaven. DT played the smallish 400 capacity 400 bar. His band featured original Twilley band guitarist: Bill Pitcock IV. Dwight classic voice (still intact) soared on "I'm on Fire", "Girls" Tulsa", "The Luck", "TV", "Rock 'n Roll '47" and many other pop gems. The 4 piece band was tight and the songs rocked note perfect. A very rare Live appearance by this Rock Legend.Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Don guess what? I was at that Twilley show!!! I was in Minnesota at the time visiting with family, and saw the ad in the paper for the show. You are correct in your review - it was an amazing show. I still can't figure out what Dwight was doing playing a small club in Minnesota and how lucky I was to be in town at the time to catch one of my musical heroes.MARVIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Is there a best of Dwight Twilly CD I can check out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Tony I'm not sure if there is a "best of" disc out there but you can check Dwight's site at www.dwighttwilley.com for further info. I've got all his stuff on cd, + a collection of his unreleased stuff. In my opinion, his mid-70's stuff was as good as Power Pop gets.MARVIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 ...here's a list of some of the best shows that I've seen in small clubs over the years. All in Montreal.1. Garland Jeffries2. the Wallflowers3. the Band4. Steve Earle5. AJ Croce (Jim's son)6. Blue Rodeo7. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band8. Ian HunterMARVIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 I'll look into it Marvin. Thanks. Tape coming soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Small venues on the left coast: The Roxy is warm but live, the Ice House is good. During Poptopia there are dozens of clubs in Hollywood with decent acoustics. Of the larger venues: The Greek theatre is very good, Universal Amphitheater used to be great until they put a lid on it; it's still good, though. Favorite act at a small club--hands down, Eric Carmen at the Roxy. Kirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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