Elvis/Imposters/Spinning Songbook, Chicago, May 15, 2011

deerfried · Post by **deerfried** » Tue May 17, 2011 4:47 pm

decland can wrote:what time did EC come on stage to kick things off?

thanks.

About 8:15. No opening act.

johnfoyle · Post by **johnfoyle** » Wed May 18, 2011 12:37 pm

One very lucky blogger tells her tale -

http://menthashine.blogspot.com/2011/05 ... ss-of.html

verbal gymnastics · Post by **verbal gymnastics** » Wed May 18, 2011 4:21 pm

I think I'll ask her to do my lottery numbers!

20PercentAmnesia · Post by **20PercentAmnesia** » Thu May 19, 2011 8:03 am

I feel fortunate to have seen this show, before EC came down with bronchitis. What a night! And I thought "CBDG" provided great energy - I didn't mind it at all. Did anyone else catch Pete breaking his snare drum head as they transitioned into "Purple Rain"? It actually took him awhile to get someone's attention.

If there are any more vids of the show out there please post! Thank you!

docinwestchester · Post by **docinwestchester** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:47 am

A recording would be nice too...

CraigatCoF · Post by **CraigatCoF** » Thu May 19, 2011 9:58 am

20PercentAmnesia wrote: If there are any more vids of the show out there please post! Thank you!

I've only found one more video, this brief clip of Radio, Radio: http://www.twitvid.com/KWDIS

I also have a bunch of photos from the show, which I hope to get uploaded today. Just cell phone shots, though, so nothing great.

20PercentAmnesia · Post by **20PercentAmnesia** » Thu May 19, 2011 10:14 am

docinwestchester wrote:A recording would be nice too...

Soundboard, hint, hint....

docinwestchester · Post by **docinwestchester** » Thu May 19, 2011 10:54 am

20PercentAmnesia wrote:
docinwestchester wrote:A recording would be nice too...
Soundboard, hint, hint....

Do you know of something?

CraigatCoF · Post by **CraigatCoF** » Thu May 19, 2011 11:11 am

A couple more reviews of the show:

Windy City Rock - http://www.windycityrock.net/2011/05/sh ... icago.html
Underground Bee - http://www.undergroundbee.com/2011/05/1 ... o-theatre/

20PercentAmnesia · Post by **20PercentAmnesia** » Thu May 19, 2011 11:32 am

docinwestchester wrote:
20PercentAmnesia wrote:
docinwestchester wrote:A recording would be nice too...
Soundboard, hint, hint....
Do you know of something?

No, just wishful hinting.

CraigatCoF · Post by **CraigatCoF** » Thu May 19, 2011 1:01 pm

My cell phone photos from the show: http://www.flickr.com/photos/craigatcof ... 758242426/

Fans of Crazy Black Dress Girl will find a few to like in that set.

Loved it when EC, Felicity, CBDG, and CBDG's sister/friend were all in the cage together.

20PercentAmnesia · Post by **20PercentAmnesia** » Thu May 19, 2011 1:23 pm

CraigatCoF wrote:My cell phone photos from the show: http://www.flickr.com/photos/craigatcof ... 758242426/

Fans of Crazy Black Dress Girl will find a few to like in that set. Loved it when EC, Felicity, CBDG, and CBDG's sister/friend were all in the cage together.

Sweet! I thought it was wise they handed CBDG some maracas. Without a prop she was a bit "Elaine-esque" at times, if you know what I mean. (Seinfeld ref)

CraigatCoF · Post by **CraigatCoF** » Thu May 19, 2011 2:09 pm

Hahaha...totally agree! If you watch the beginning of the Strict Time video, you can see that Pete is the one motioning for them to get the maracas for her. Pete is a smart guy!

docinwestchester · Post by **docinwestchester** » Thu May 19, 2011 2:18 pm

CraigatCoF wrote:Hahaha...totally agree! If you watch the beginning of the Strict Time video, you can see that Pete is the one motioning for them to get the maracas for her. Pete is a smart guy!

That is a GREAT PICK-UP by you, Craig. Pete is not just a smart guy, he knows how to hire good help on the spot!

20PercentAmnesia · Post by **20PercentAmnesia** » Thu May 19, 2011 3:04 pm

docinwestchester wrote:
CraigatCoF wrote:Hahaha...totally agree! If you watch the beginning of the Strict Time video, you can see that Pete is the one motioning for them to get the maracas for her. Pete is a smart guy!
That is a GREAT PICK-UP by you, Craig. Pete is not just a smart guy, he knows how to hire good help on the spot!

Pete is THE MAN! I can think of no better drummer for EC. When you consider the wide range Pete must have to fit into EC's repertoire, The Delivery Man cd comes to mind, he always surprises me with his versatility.

sulky lad · Post by **sulky lad** » Thu May 19, 2011 5:51 pm

Listening to Pete's drumming on Strict Time, I can only re-iterate what has been said before - awesome drumming and incredibly versatile !

bronxapostle · Post by **bronxapostle** » Thu May 19, 2011 6:41 pm

KING OF THE KIT...hey, i just dreamed that up. let me tweet it and let's make it stick for PETE!!!!!

http://twitter.com/#!/bronxapostle

Jeremy Dylan · Post by **Jeremy Dylan** » Thu May 19, 2011 7:27 pm

Pete Thomas is my favourite drummer. I wouldn't say it for a while, because I felt like I was cheating on Keith Moon, but he is. He's Ringo, Moon, Charlie Watts, Al Jackson Jr. and John Bonham all rolled into one.

He can play anything with anyone and knock me out.

migdd · Post by **migdd** » Thu May 19, 2011 7:44 pm

Jeremy, either you have a great collection of "star" images or you are a maestro at Photoshop!

Jeremy Dylan · Post by **Jeremy Dylan** » Thu May 19, 2011 8:11 pm

migdd wrote:Jeremy, either you have a great collection of "star" images or you are a maestro at Photoshop!

All my star images are authentic, except maybe the shot of me and Lincoln at the theatre together.

newtong75 · Post by **newtong75** » Fri May 20, 2011 11:52 am

To all the BDCG fans, I think you will enjoy this clip:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEQc5pLZvEc

"We could definitely put this to good use..."
-- EC

MOJO · Post by **MOJO** » Fri May 20, 2011 12:07 pm

Nice clip. Truly spastic. Wow.

The imposter · Post by **The imposter** » Fri May 20, 2011 7:14 pm

sulky lad wrote:Listening to Pete's drumming on Strict Time, I can only re-iterate what has been said before - awesome drumming and incredibly versatile !

Strict Time is just one bitchin groove, I bet it's fun to play

SoulForHire · Post by **SoulForHire** » Sat May 21, 2011 2:36 am

Anyone know if a recording of this show will surface soon?

verbal gymnastics · Post by **verbal gymnastics** » Sat May 21, 2011 4:52 am

Jeremy Dylan wrote:

Either Pete is expressing surprise at you naming him as your favourite drummer or you've broken wind

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