LA Weekly Detour Festival - Page 4

€uroMeinke · 10-05-2008, 12:35 AM

Well that was fun. The weather was perfect, and walking into the venue I was just filled with an overwhelming sensation of pure happiness. Noah and the whale was a perfect way to start the day, and I left the train tonight with the Mae Shi running through my head. Gogol Bordello, rocked as usual even the part of being squeezed on all sides by a crowd pogoing in unison. Data Rock was also a great show to see even if they don't all look Norwiegen. Bitter:Sweet was my one disappointment, love the band and their sound but the mix in the festival was very off.

I took lots of photis and will no doubt post some of my favorites of the day. I'll definately watch for this event next year.

Cadaverous Pallor · 10-05-2008, 04:08 PM

Following your tweets was fun, all.

€uroMeinke · 10-05-2008, 06:28 PM

Here are a selection of pics from the day:

Noah and the Whale

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Not Afraid with swag and a spicy chicken wing in a box

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Recycled Fashion

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Yes that really is made out of Trader Joe's Bags

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Mae Shi

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ISM experiencing the Mae Shi

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Opening the Parachute

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MousePod under the Parachute

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NirvanaMan Under the parachute

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Not Afraid under the Parachute

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Pizza Thigh & Ice Cream Thigh Tattoos

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Candid LoT

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Data Rock - They're from Norway

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Bitter:Sweet - They're from LA

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Sarah Palin Shirt

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The Triphonium

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Gogol Bordello

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Dancing in the Street to Gogol Bordello

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City Hall

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Gogol Bordello

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More Photos Here

innerSpaceman · 10-06-2008, 01:06 PM

Well, I think that was my last Gogol Bordello show. I am a complete cripple today.

Not Afraid · 10-06-2008, 03:09 PM

While my back hurts, that may be just from sleeping in a soft bed. But, no more GB? Never!

I'm so grateful that Saturday was cold and moist. Sitting out in my front yard in the heat today nearly killed me. I can't imagine what Detour would've been like.

innerSpaceman · 10-06-2008, 03:37 PM

Yep, my thoughts exactly when I was outside today. Love the Detour Gods.

Well, if Gogol Bordello takes a decent break from playing in L.A., I'll try to have my legs and feet forget.

Of course, I could just sway like everybody else ... but, um, NO.

Kevy Baby · 10-06-2008, 09:50 PM

The LA Times didn't much care for the show.

€uroMeinke · 10-06-2008, 09:59 PM

I do regret not stepping into the DJ stage in the courtyard of City Hall. And the debit card thing sucked - and would have even more if there was much of a crowd. I still think Gogol Bordello rocked and I had a great time.

innerSpaceman · 10-06-2008, 10:22 PM

I'd agree with almost everything in that article. I'm sure, even though I caught 5 or so acts, and some good ones amongst 'em, i missed the few rare standouts.

The debit cards were lousy, the environment rather bleak and uninteresting (except, 'natch, the Triforium), and yeah, Gogol Bordello was not at the top of their game. A million pounds of fun anyway! In fact the whole day was enjoyable regardless of the small demerits.

That there was so much going on in downtown that day rather added to the excitement somehow. Except that not being able to go to the Edison afterwards, on the only evening I'm likely to ever be a block away, was a big, unforgiveable demerit. Damn you, Hillary.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 10-07-2008, 07:45 PM

Awesome pictures, Chris!

10-05-2008, 12:35 AM	#31
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Well that was fun. The weather was perfect, and walking into the venue I was just filled with an overwhelming sensation of pure happiness. Noah and the whale was a perfect way to start the day, and I left the train tonight with the Mae Shi running through my head. Gogol Bordello, rocked as usual even the part of being squeezed on all sides by a crowd pogoing in unison. Data Rock was also a great show to see even if they don't all look Norwiegen. Bitter:Sweet was my one disappointment, love the band and their sound but the mix in the festival was very off. I took lots of photis and will no doubt post some of my favorites of the day. I'll definately watch for this event next year. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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10-05-2008, 04:08 PM	#32
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Following your tweets was fun, all. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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10-05-2008, 06:28 PM	#33
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Here are a selection of pics from the day: Noah and the Whale Spoiler: Not Afraid with swag and a spicy chicken wing in a box Spoiler: Recycled Fashion Spoiler: Yes that really is made out of Trader Joe's Bags Spoiler: Mae Shi Spoiler: ISM experiencing the Mae Shi Spoiler: Opening the Parachute Spoiler: MousePod under the Parachute Spoiler: NirvanaMan Under the parachute Spoiler: Not Afraid under the Parachute Spoiler: Pizza Thigh & Ice Cream Thigh Tattoos Spoiler: Candid LoT Spoiler: Data Rock - They're from Norway Spoiler: Bitter:Sweet - They're from LA Spoiler: Sarah Palin Shirt Spoiler: The Triphonium Spoiler: Gogol Bordello Spoiler: Dancing in the Street to Gogol Bordello Spoiler: City Hall Spoiler: Gogol Bordello Spoiler: More Photos Here __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche Last edited by €uroMeinke : 10-05-2008 at 06:43 PM.
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10-06-2008, 01:06 PM	#34
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Well, I think that was my last Gogol Bordello show. I am a complete cripple today.
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10-06-2008, 03:09 PM	#35
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	While my back hurts, that may be just from sleeping in a soft bed. But, no more GB? Never! I'm so grateful that Saturday was cold and moist. Sitting out in my front yard in the heat today nearly killed me. I can't imagine what Detour would've been like.
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10-06-2008, 03:37 PM	#36
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Yep, my thoughts exactly when I was outside today. Love the Detour Gods. Well, if Gogol Bordello takes a decent break from playing in L.A., I'll try to have my legs and feet forget. Of course, I could just sway like everybody else ... but, um, NO.
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10-06-2008, 09:50 PM	#37
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	The LA Times didn't much care for the show. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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10-06-2008, 09:59 PM	#38
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	I do regret not stepping into the DJ stage in the courtyard of City Hall. And the debit card thing sucked - and would have even more if there was much of a crowd. I still think Gogol Bordello rocked and I had a great time. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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10-06-2008, 10:22 PM	#39
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I'd agree with almost everything in that article. I'm sure, even though I caught 5 or so acts, and some good ones amongst 'em, i missed the few rare standouts. The debit cards were lousy, the environment rather bleak and uninteresting (except, 'natch, the Triforium), and yeah, Gogol Bordello was not at the top of their game. A million pounds of fun anyway! In fact the whole day was enjoyable regardless of the small demerits. That there was so much going on in downtown that day rather added to the excitement somehow. Except that not being able to go to the Edison afterwards, on the only evening I'm likely to ever be a block away, was a big, unforgiveable demerit. Damn you, Hillary.
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10-07-2008, 07:45 PM	#40
Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	Awesome pictures, Chris!
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