yeah, yeah, yeah
― Mark G, Tuesday, 27 February 2024 23:43 (three months ago) link
dum de-dum-dum, de-dumma-dum day
― doleful lundgren (Matt #2), Tuesday, 27 February 2024 23:49 (three months ago) link
Ohhhh, New England.
― nickn, Wednesday, 28 February 2024 01:55 (three months ago) link
Little Kookenhagen is so damn sweet.
― Cow_Art, Wednesday, 28 February 2024 02:05 (three months ago) link
I didn't realize Bell House had four shows booked for him, and the first and last aren't sold out. Setlist.fm seems a bit incomplete for his recent shows, but is it worth going multiple nights on the same tour or is it pretty much the same show each night?
― birdistheword, Wednesday, 28 February 2024 04:21 (three months ago) link
I would imagine there are significant differences, but have not put that to the test
― I painted my teeth (sleeve), Wednesday, 28 February 2024 04:25 (three months ago) link
I dream of flying to the US to see Jonathan some day
― corrs unplugged, Wednesday, 28 February 2024 09:25 (three months ago) link
He used to play in London quite regularly in the 80s, at least. First time I saw him was the best - supporting JR & Modern Lovers supporting Orange Juice at the Hammersmith Palais. He hadn't actually been to the UK for a while at this point, and it was almost a 'comeback' gig - and he was absolutely full Jonathan, almost glowing with good vibes. He got a rapturous reception, and we were not alone in being there for him rather than the headliners. I rather regret we didn't stay for Orange Juice now, but we just didn't think ANYBODY could follow what we'd just seen.
― Ward Fowler, Wednesday, 28 February 2024 09:39 (three months ago) link
I saw him on Glasgow years ago. It was the period when he used to have a mike set up at this feet to pick up the sound of him dancing. Don't know if he still does that. I also know people who hung out with him afterwards and said he was almost uncomfortably intense - maybe a post gig thing.
― The British Boy of Film Classification (Tom D.), Wednesday, 28 February 2024 09:42 (three months ago) link
Pre-gig too iirc
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 28 February 2024 12:02 (three months ago) link
I saw him in Brooklyn many, many ages ago. He was great, and I hooked up with someone who was massively out of my league, so technically it was the greatest show I've ever been to.
― Chuck_Tatum, Wednesday, 28 February 2024 14:05 (three months ago) link
I was only able to catch tonight's show and it was amazing. He may be in his 70's, but between his voice and his dance moves, he seemed as youthful as ever. His face obviously looks older, but surprisingly as I watched him up close, he reminded me of Henry Fonda around the eyes - he has the same twinkle in them that Fonda carried into his 70's.
Anyway, thanks to the MTA, traveling there kind of sucked, so I made the most of it - loaded up on merch (got the last Modern Lovers T-shirt my size) and stuck around with a few fans who wanted to meet him afterwards. During the show, there was a guy with an eyepatch off to the side that looked like David Johansen - when Richman came out, that guy was with him, and I said out loud "you know, that guy looks like David Johansen," to which someone replied "he IS David Johansen." I didn't know they even socialized together so that was pretty mind-blowing. He went straight home but Richman hung around for a bit and was very sweet. Class act all the way.
― birdistheword, Monday, 11 March 2024 05:23 (two months ago) link
Must've forgotten this - they played on the same bill once back in the day:
http://www.furious.com/perfect/newyorkdolls.html
― birdistheword, Monday, 11 March 2024 05:29 (two months ago) link
One more detail, when someone asked him to sign a CD of Precise Modern Lovers Order (Live In Berkeley And Boston), he said "THIS album captures how we REALLY sounded," or something like that, and he repeated it with a bit more emphasis, so I'd take that as a very strong recommendation.
― birdistheword, Monday, 11 March 2024 07:45 (two months ago) link
Indeed.
Must've forgotten this - they played on the same bill once back in the day:http://www.furious.com/perfect/newyorkdolls.html🕸
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 11 March 2024 09:25 (two months ago) link
was there last night as well. Jonathan was on fire. have seen him many times over the years, but that was near the top. his affection for the "old world" came up in recent discussion here. Jonathan is very much in the old world needs to go mode these days.
― bulb after bulb, Monday, 11 March 2024 12:13 (two months ago) link
thanks for sharing your experiences
as I think I've stated many times already it's a big dream of mine to see him someday
not so likely to happen
so I enjoy these second hand reviews
― corrs unplugged, Monday, 11 March 2024 12:55 (two months ago) link
I’ve seen him many times but haven’t been paying attention recently so am also appreciating the reviews
― The Ginger Bakersfield Sound (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 11 March 2024 16:18 (two months ago) link