tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31270091.post4363972339189082393..comments2008-04-15T12:50:31.451-05:00Jumbo Slicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08525227134450004928noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31270091.post-77498854994379744952008-04-15T12:50:00.000-05:002008-04-15T12:50:00.000-05:002008-04-15T12:50:00.000-05:00I'd say check out The Parish on 6th too, that place has stellar sound and it's a cool room. I've seen some amazing shows there. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for reminding me of all the things that are awesome about Austin and suck about DC. Lone Star is not the best, but I love it because it's cheap and because as a native Texan it's what I learned to drink beer on.Zachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09747289910087564206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31270091.post-64070153950872064752008-04-15T12:31:00.000-05:002008-04-15T12:31:00.000-05:002008-04-15T12:31:00.000-05:00Steve, I was just going to say, DON'T GO TO EMO'S IN THE SUMMER! AURGH! The crowd is smelly, and the heat is like being in an unplugged refrigerator in July.<BR/><BR/>I love Stubb's, and Mohawk. Outside shows at Stubb's aren't as bad Plus, Mohawk is brand-new, so it's clean. JS, your approach of by venue is very wise. So many places have jammed a small space in a corner or next to the bathroom, and call it a "stage." Also, Continental Club and Antone's. <BR/><BR/>Glad you and Mrs. Slice are settling in! We will have to get together soon!Super Zoenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31270091.post-34756926950302678692008-04-14T17:11:00.000-05:002008-04-14T17:11:00.000-05:002008-04-14T17:11:00.000-05:00The answer to Emos vs. Stubbs comes down to where you're standing.<BR/><BR/>Stubbs is fantastic if you're in the front 1/3 of the venue (I'm referring to the outside stage - I've never been to the inside stage). The problem is that it goes way too far back, and the sound doesn't carry all that well, so if you get stuck in the back it's pretty bad. I was also disappointed this year to discover that the outdoor BBQ stand seems to be gone. I saw Wilco there back in 2004 during ACL Fest and the combination of a great show, good weather and BBQ was pretty much unbeatable.<BR/><BR/>Emo's is a very different experience. I refer to it as a much bigger CBGBs. The bathroom is almost as bad as CB's was, and the place always seems to be collapsing around you. (I actually saw wood from one of the ceiling beams break apart and fall on people during SXSW this year). There are also some really poorly placed support beams which can block the stage depending where you're standing. All that said, I still kinda like Emos, though I'm not sure why.<BR/><BR/>Two caveats - I have not been to either Stubbs or Emo's at the height of summer. Both are open-air (though Emo's has a roof over most of it), and I imagine mid-summer shows can be unbearably hot. Second, I really, really like the inside room at Emo's (Emo's Jr.). Dark, dank but very personal.<BR/><BR/>Sorry for the extra-long post.Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14084291270828233276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31270091.post-76177501466193830982008-04-14T11:44:00.000-05:002008-04-14T11:44:00.000-05:002008-04-14T11:44:00.000-05:00Steve - Any suggestions on which place I should check out next? I was thinking Emo's or Stubbs. <BR/><BR/>Lone Star is a bad beer. I had a few Shiners before switching over. The Lone Stars were ice cold though and I was so happy to be out of the house I would have drank just about anything.Jumbo Slicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08525227134450004928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31270091.post-80128756797744184102008-04-14T11:41:00.000-05:002008-04-14T11:41:00.000-05:002008-04-14T11:41:00.000-05:00Hey Jami - <BR/><BR/>You *should* be able to get our rss feed from here: <BR/><BR/>http://www.dcrockclub.com/feeds/posts/default<BR/><BR/>I guess I ahould add that to the site.<BR/><BR/>Have fun at Polvo!Jumbo Slicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08525227134450004928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31270091.post-31555366620781268292008-04-14T11:32:00.001-05:002008-04-14T11:32:00.001-05:002008-04-14T11:32:00.001-05:00cool...I have to check this thao nguyen chick out. i hope the move to austin was a smooth one! i was going to see if you wanted to go to the polvo concert in a couple weeks--guess not:(<BR/><BR/>jami<BR/><BR/>p.s. you guys need an rss feed so i can subscribe!jamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849173386293174247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31270091.post-1788842868378972022008-04-14T11:32:00.000-05:002008-04-14T11:32:00.000-05:002008-04-14T11:32:00.000-05:00cool...I have to check this thao nguyen chick out. i hope the move to austin was a smooth one! i was going to see if you wanted to go to the polvo concert in a couple weeks--guess not:(<BR/><BR/>jami<BR/><BR/>p.s. you guys need an rss feed so i can subscribe!jamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849173386293174247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31270091.post-65717683342710948862008-04-14T11:05:00.000-05:002008-04-14T11:05:00.000-05:002008-04-14T11:05:00.000-05:00Based on the past two years at SXSW, I gotta agree -- The Mohawk is pretty great. It can get extremely crowded (especially the inside stage area), but overall a great place. Especially love the main rooftop.<BR/><BR/>As for the Lone Star, though... worst beer ever. Stick with the Shiner.Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14084291270828233276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31270091.post-82896603649759270092008-04-14T11:02:00.000-05:002008-04-14T11:02:00.000-05:002008-04-14T11:02:00.000-05:00Oops - I guess I can't pronounce or spell their name.<BR/><BR/>I love when Sacklunch starts getting on people about posting reviews late or not using spell check. <BR/><BR/>"Hi Kettle, it's Pot here. You're black".Jumbo Slicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08525227134450004928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31270091.post-10237876383903327882008-04-14T10:47:00.000-05:002008-04-14T10:47:00.000-05:002008-04-14T10:47:00.000-05:00And I get criticized for spelling errors! Jumbo, use some fucking spell check. And I believe the headlining band is XIU XIU, not XUI XUI. Some things never change....sacklunchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865553449094912225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31270091.post-40629191023678240672008-04-14T10:17:00.000-05:002008-04-14T10:17:00.000-05:002008-04-14T10:17:00.000-05:00Glad to hear Mr & Ms Slice are doing well in Austin. Hope AG was kind with a transfer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com