I recently went to see Electric Six in Cardiff and it was the best gig of theirs I've been too ever I think. Mainly because it was a nice small intimate venue full of fans and not tossers shouting gay bar all the time. The atmosphere wonderful. The fact that afterwards I got a knackered drum stick was just an added bonus.
I've past the point now where I could meet Dick Valentine and still say anything interesting. Every time I had the feeling he was looking at me I could only grin and feel like like an idiot for doing so. I now understand why people say you should never meet your heroes. If I ever meet Dick, I will only make a fool of myself.
Seeing Dick on stage adds a lot to the E6 fan experience. His inter song ramblings are bizarre and funny as any of his lyrics. This time he insisted that he "voted for Obama because he promised to finally do something about Wales." He also claimed that their drummer (Precession World)was from Straw Dogs in Wales and that he Hated Dustin Hoffman and that he was going to rip us a drum solo by pretending that the drums were Dustin Hoffman's face. There were more than I can remember. I should have written about them sooner. But oh well.
Their last gig earlier this year was a disappointment. Add to that my ever so slight decrease in opinion of their last two albums, compared to their first three, and my opinion of the band as a whole had been lowered which made me quite sad. But this gig, this one sublime electric experience has re-elevated my love for this most unique of bands. Again I have no hesitation in saying that Electric Six are by far my favourite band.
Is anyone from yonder internet going to either or both the Boston or NYC shows next weekend? Er this weekend, whichever. Friday and Saturday. I'm going to both. It is always groovy to see random people from the internet at shows so just wondering if anyone else is going
"There is an American guy and an English guy. They live in Brooklyn and work in Tribeca. They live in Brooklyn, where they have fallen prey to various influences. Latin influences. Black influences. White influences. They work in Tribeca where they have fallen prey to various influences. Douchebag influences. Songs will be coming in due time. Also there are negotiations to do a remake of The Parent Trap starring the members of Evil Cowards as the children with Robert Loggia and Catherine Deneuve as the parents and then it will drop on YouTube!!!!!!!!!!!! Album and live shows coming in 2009. Parent Trap remake shortly afterwards"
I've heard a preview of all the tracks on the new album, I think this one is going to take a while to grow on me. I prefer blatant synthgasms to guitar solos. However I freely admit 'Feed My Habit' really is just sex on a plate.....
Holy shit, guys. They did it AGAIN. Another amazing album. Not only do they rhyme "shinola" with "granola," they rock ass with the fires of Hell as usual. My favorite band of all-time, Electric Six yet again prove their righteousness in the sea of rock.
Stay tuned for my synopsis/review of the album's sixteen(16) tracks!
I am looking to form an all-female tribute band to Electric Six. Bass is already taken, but I still need an additional 5 musicians and anyone who wants to get up and dance on stage.
Hey, fellow fans. Is anyone coming to the Electric Six homecoming show May 12th at St. Andrew's? That Saturday just happens to be my 21st birthday. I know I'll be there! My favorite band on my favorite birthday in my favorite city. Hope to run into some new friends!
The show at the Middle East last Wednesday was awesome. The best part, however, was that Dick Valentine's fly was unzipped! My friend and I were totally staring at his crotch for the ENTIRE SHOW!
"Yes my legs are long, yes they're very very long"
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I just found this E6 LJ group and I had to join. I fucking LOVE Electric Six. They are my favorite band of all time, and I one day aspire to have a kick ass E6 tattoo somewhere. I'm up for making friends and chatting about E6 or anything really. I'm mad into Hunter S. Thompson and Adult Swim if anyone is interested in waxing on about those things.
I can't wait to see the E6 in Providence and then the next night in Boston. Any fans from the Southeastern New England area, hit me up. I'd love to chat.
Quickly put this together for my brother's birthday (long story, there). I realize it could be synched much better in some areas, but I think the places it does synch well more than makes up for that. When I have some time to spare, I will try to make it perfect. ;)
I just got my cassette this morning, I haven't had the chance to listen to it yet, but I will as soon as I have time, and I'll rip it onto my computer too :)
I thought you E6-ers may be very very interested in this cassette that I just purchased from ebay.com. I've never seen anything like it for sale. The description of the cassette was as follows: "Rare 9 track 1992 Cassette only Brickyard release. Most of these guys went on to form The Wildbunch and then Electric Six. The common members are: Anthony, Joe & Steve or Wilbunch names: Rock N Roll Indian, Surge Joebot & Disco."
Of course, while being funny, original and talented in the way they do it, like every band they borrow influence from music that came before them. I Invented the Night borrows from Gary Numan... so, what song is Synthesizer borrowing from? I know it but can't name it and it's bugging me!
Anyway Electric six is a great band, they've put on a few of the greatest shows ive ever been too. Over the past year ive gotten to know Tait, the keyboardist, who's friendship exposed me to a ton of really amazing detroit area bands. His other band, Ghost City, seems to be taking Detroit by storm. With local legend Stephen Palmer. Myspace.com/ghostcity
Alot of the members of E6 have side bands, including John Nash, who's band "The witches" include not only him, but other local legends, Troy Greggory, from troy greggory and the step sisters, and Eugene strobe. myspace.com/thewitches His OTHER band its the Nashinal debt: http://www.myspace.com/nashinaldebt
Other amazing bands from the local detroit area, which do not include E6 members but are good friends are: myspace.com/johnnyheadband myspace.com/withagainst myspace.com/themuggs
Here are some photos i've taken at Electric six shows: ( Read more... )
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