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Opening bands

A topic in 3 comics.

Driving to the Malady concert

Mar 27, 2006

GREG: We're skipping Giant Drag? But they're supposed to be good. BRETT: Opening bands at expensive shows are a no-win in terms of overall concert experience.
BRETT: If they suck, it sucks. If they're good, the main band is a letdown, and you've just paid $50 to see someone you could see for $5 when they tour on their own.
GREG: Can we at least park? It's making me nervous circling the block.... BRETT: Greg, the proper parking space is KEY to an enjoyable concert experience.
GREG: I just feel like we're casing the joint.... BRETT: You have to consider the pre- and post-show walks... and exit gate proximity is CRUCIAL....

Jumpstart Malady meets Giant Drag

Mar 24, 2006

MICAH CALABRESE: Are you guys almost done? We need to set up. KEVIN EDO: Yeah, sure. All yours. You're "Giant Drug"? ANNIE HARDY: Giant DRAG. PETER WELD: Hi, I'm Peter.
MICAH CALABRESE: I'm Micah. That's Annie. KEVIN EDO: Just two of you, huh? ANNIE HARDY: Yeah, I play guitar. He plays keyboard and drums. PETER WELD: At the same time?
MICAH CALABRESE: Yeah. KEVIN EDO: So... what's the story? You guys fucking? ANNIE HARDY: Well, I FUCKING think your music eats dick.
KEVIN EDO: Ooo, like the foul mouth. Here's my hotel key.... ANNIE HARDY: Lick a hole and die. MICAH CALABRESE: There's hummus all over these cymbals. PETER WELD: Wait... at the SAME TIME?

Outdoor concerts

Aug 16, 2005

BRETT: Why again do I go to summer outdoor concerts? The bugs? The overpriced, warm beer? The obnoxious, sweaty, all ages crowd?
BRETT: The bands look like ants from here, and the songs sound either poorly rehearsed or banal and mechanical. This is lame, Greg. This is totebags lame.
GREG: Well, but when you have kids, you get to tell them you saw this band live.
BRETT: Screw my kids, man. I'm getting a slurpee. GREG: Yeah... mmph. This opening band has me considering a vasectomy.

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