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I'm going to the Shins concert in three nights. I'm soooo excited.[:D]

Has anyone else here been to see them perform? If so, what did you think?

"I'm subversive as hell!" ~Theodor Geisel

Coincidentally, by two buddies that went with me to British Sea Power caught the Shins last week in NYC. They unfortunatley said it was a complete snoozefest, even getting "shushed" for talking during the concert. What fucking concert can people even hear you to actually shush you?! I hope your mileage varies 'cause I like the Shins a lot, but I can also see how if songs like "Australia" or "Phantom Limb" are done too bubblegum poppy in concert, they'd be a bore.

This is EXACTLY what I was afraid of... [:(] Though I like them much, their music is a little on the soft side, and I was wondering how that translates to a concert venue. The tickets were a gift so I'm glad I didn't pay for them, but I hope I don't get "shushed" because I am not going to sit and stare at them quietly for 2 hours or so! Hell, I could sit at home and listen to them on CD while folding laundry...

"I'm subversive as hell!" ~Theodor Geisel

It's just one data point. Well, two. From elsewhere though, I hear they've improved a lot.

I just read some concert reviews that sound promising. The lead singer seems to take himself a bit too seriously, but the rest of the band likes to have fun, apparently.

Also, this concert is at "The Plex", and if they expect "quiet" there then they'll have a rude awakening for sure (the place is full of pool tables and other "games"). Besides, this is the South: God forbid anyone should tell a southerner to shush after they let out a rebel yell. lol.

"I'm subversive as hell!" ~Theodor Geisel

So how was the show ?

I've seen the Shins several times here in Albuquerque, where they are from, years ago, when they were called Flake (and briefly, Flake Music). I also have heard their shows nowadays are more "professional", and more mellow, than their rowdy dive-club shows of a few years ago. They have since relocated to Portland, OR.

Okay, so I went to the concert and I'm here to report that it was GREAT!!! No "shushing" here. A lively crowd of probably several hundred people. The opening act was Vetiver, who played very well and were very complimentary to (but not a duplicate of) the Shins.

I thought it would be a "mellow" concert, because most of their music is, but they were able to weave their songs together flawlessly and keep the energy level at a good pitch. They were encored so enthusiastically that I thought the Plex would start crumbling. The encore they performed was "Breathe" by Pink Floyd. I think I was one of only 5 people there who were old enough to realize that. lol.

I would certainly recommend this concert to anyone and I will definitely see them in concert again when opportunity permits. [;)]

"Man is not a rational animal, he is a rationalizing animal." ~Robert Heinlein

[quote][i]Originally posted by shovelbum[/i]
<br>Okay, so I went to the concert and I'm here to report that it was GREAT!!!
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Very good to hear. May have to check them out next time.

cool! Glad you enjoyed the show.[8D]