Austin?

No, not Stone Cold...

who all is coming to play in Texas in July? Got myself a hotel room within walking distance of the venue...

ready for beers at the Ginger Man...or we can do Fado in honour or Shuggy...or Star...

poor JG...hopefully he won't have to be my love interest this go around!!! :P

the gingerman is a great idea,i worked at houston's gingerman for 8 years. i don't remember the arena/venue , but hope it is reasonably comfortable inside. if it is too hot bernard will probably be at hippy hollow ,communing with nature, before the sound check.

Hmmm. Kind of quiet re: Austin. Anybody know any thing about the venue? Yelp reviews horrific.

Me and the Mrs. First for me since Shoreline Amphitheater, CA...1993 and first time ever for her.

Likely eating at Moonshine beforehand.

Cheers!

I'll be at Austin

The W, you say? Hmmm....it's a bit fancy for me...they might not even let me in...

but I'm quite sure I'll see you there....

WayBack wrote: Hmmm. Kind of quiet re: Austin. Anybody know any thing about the venue? Yelp reviews horrific.

Me and the Mrs. First for me since Shoreline Amphitheater, CA...1993 and first time ever for her.

Likely eating at Moonshine beforehand.

Cheers!

Not the greatest place to see a show, but not as bad as the yelp reviews make it out to be...

What time do we think N.O. comes on?

This being Austin the W demographic is across the board. I wouldn't worry about not dressing "fancy" enough. I have been to the living room lounge a handful of times and honestly it has never felt too stuffy. Just my experience. The drink prices are another story.

Gingerman is a great bar. No mixed drinks, that I am aware of. Something to keep in mind.

The Austin Music Hall is terrible. The fact that New Order is playing and their setlist is the only saving grace. The facility does have nice bathrooms. The rest is shit. The sound, long lines for drinks etc...The previous owner put money into expanding it, for the sole purpose of making money, not making a better venue. The new owner was supposed to be making improvements but the last time I went it was worse than before.

I am so excited to see New Order, I don't care about the venue. Consider yourself warned though.

Will be there. Saw them in Dallas back in October. Awesome. They hadn't been to Texas since '93 before then. Set list doesn't seem to have changed since Oct except adding "I'll Stay With You" and "World." Barney closed w/ LWTUA in sunglasses and cowboy hat.

I'll be there! My second NO show, I saw them in NYC in 2005. Much happier they'll be playing closer to home.

I know the band is infinitely more functional with Gillian back in the fold, but I will miss Hooky.

Can't figure out where we will be, but I'll be the only Black guy with locs and a black NO shirt, I expect...

Maximillian wrote:

This being Austin the W demographic is across the board. I wouldn't worry about not dressing "fancy" enough. I have been to the living room lounge a handful of times and honestly it has never felt too stuffy. Just my experience. The drink prices are another story.

Gingerman is a great bar. No mixed drinks, that I am aware of. Something to keep in mind.

The Austin Music Hall is terrible. The fact that New Order is playing and their setlist is the only saving grace. The facility does have nice bathrooms. The rest is shit. The sound, long lines for drinks etc...The previous owner put money into expanding it, for the sole purpose of making money, not making a better venue. The new owner was supposed to be making improvements but the last time I went it was worse than before.

I am so excited to see New Order, I don't care about the venue. Consider yourself warned though.

yeah...I took a walk down to the venue Thursday night, and I don't know where the hell I was thinking I was talking about...I'd never even seen this one before...so it just might suck

1981 FACTUS 8 1982 wrote: I'll be there! My second NO show, I saw them in NYC in 2005. Much happier they'll be playing closer to home.

I know the band is infinitely more functional with Gillian back in the fold, but I will miss Hooky.

Can't figure out where we will be, but I'll be the only Black guy with locs and a black NO shirt, I expect...

hope to see you there...I'll be the drunk one

of course...not knowing your name, I'll probably just sit there picking my nose

Hope everyone has a great time! Curious to see if any changes are made for the US audience (I've always felt Love Vigilantes went over great in the states, as it gets loads on play on SiriusXM). Personally, would love to see Thieves Like Us get played, but I'm doubtful on that one. I have not heard World, 1963, I'll Stay With You or Round & Round live so I'd take any of those as well at some point on this short US/Canadian jaunt. Can't wait for next weekend - Philly then Columbia!!!

Jeffari-al-Texani wrote:

WayBack wrote: Hmmm. Kind of quiet re: Austin. Anybody know any thing about the venue? Yelp reviews horrific.

Me and the Mrs. First for me since Shoreline Amphitheater, CA...1993 and first time ever for her.

Likely eating at Moonshine beforehand.

Cheers!

Not the greatest place to see a show, but not as bad as the yelp reviews make it out to be...

People do tend to go overboard on the complaints about the venue....including myself.

Jeffari-al-Texani wrote: hope to see you there...I'll be the drunk one

of course...not knowing your name, I'll probably just sit there picking my nose

Won't that be everybody?

My name is Rich. It's stupid hot outside, so I might go with a green JD shirt over the black NO shirt. Actually, no, I will go with the black shirt. Either the '05 or the Technique one.

I don't know anything about the venue and I have GA tickets. How does that work? Am I gonna have to bash a bunch of hipsters to get a good view?

isn't when in doubt, bash hipsters????

Who's Joe? wrote: isn't when in doubt, bash hipsters????

True dat. It's Austin though, we have many species of hipster. Especially the ironic type.

Any tips on what time to arrive? I hate getting there when the doors open only to hear some tool play KISS FM for an hour, then some toolish opening act, and the band on at 9 pm.

Gingy sounds good but I think I'm going to get a fish taco or two at Po Boys before!

the band brought their own DJ with them and Holy Ghost sound great. Bought the cd and love it!

As for doors, no idea since I am in PA.....sadly....

Eating at Moonshine 6:00ish...

Yo! I'm in this long ass line... Should have gotten here two hours ago!

Holy Ghost is great! Recommend.

The show was aces, everyone. Brilliant. Definitely in the top five shows I've attended. I think it was better than '05 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC - and that was a great show!

Too worn out to write a review but here's the AMAZING setlist...

Elegia Crystal Regret Ceremony Age of Consent Isolation Love Vigilante Here to Stay Your Silent Face World Bizarre Love Triangle 586 True Faith The Perfect Kiss Blue Monday Temptation

Encore Atmosphere Shadowplay Transmission LWTUA

Pretty sure Ian and Rob were looking down with approval. Great crowd and the band is on top form!

1981 FACTUS 8 1982 wrote: The show was aces, everyone. Brilliant. Definitely in the top five shows I've attended. I think it was better than '05 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC - and that was a great show!

Too worn out to write a review but here's the AMAZING setlist...

Elegia Crystal Regret Ceremony Age of Consent Isolation Love Vigilante Here to Stay Your Silent Face World Bizarre Love Triangle 586 True Faith The Perfect Kiss Blue Monday Temptation

Encore Atmosphere Shadowplay Transmission LWTUA

Pretty sure Ian and Rob were looking down with approval. Great crowd and the band is on top form!

Great show! The sound wasn't the best up near the stage. Love some of the new shirt designs.

Very spoiled getting to see the band in these parts twice in a span of 10 months.

Something put Barmey in a bad mood about half way through the set. Looked like he was in pain, maybe injured his knee again. Disappointing since he seemed to be having a good time at the start. No Barney dancing during BLT and no between song banter from Here to Stay on. Same set as Dallas (w/ Regret and World added which made it one of their longest shows) but w/ a less enthusiastic Barney. Still a great show. Phil and Tom were amazing - very tight.

Could someone tell me how long DJ Little Martin and Holy Ghost played before New Order came on stage?

I think Holy Ghost were on about 45 minutes. The DJ was onstage from when the doors opened at 7 until HG came on, then reappeared after HG finished their set. If I'm not mistaken NO was on at about 9 pm, two hours after the doors opened...