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Title: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Bosco on Nov 30, 2018, 01:58
Yo

Edit: proceed to next post for proper introduction
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: inchemwetrust on Nov 30, 2018, 02:07
Hey yo San Francisco!

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/AnotherHorribleEagle-small.gif)

Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Conn6orsuper117 on Dec 01, 2018, 20:46
I've convinced my mom to to take me (haven't gotten my licence yet)
Definitely going ;D
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Bosco on Dec 01, 2018, 22:28
Congrats dude!

Be sure to take your Mom out for breakfast/lunch while you're there. Obviously some great cuisine in San Francisco, but there is a modest place on the North West side of San Francisco with a great view of ocean, and easy American fare called Louis' (http://www.louissf.com/index.html/). Perfect place to take your Mom to return the favor. Plus, it's Mothers Day the Sunday before the show, so there's that...

Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: kosek on Dec 04, 2018, 14:49
Quote from: Bosco on Dec 01, 2018, 22:28
nd easy American fare called Louis'

Is the website older than the restaurant?
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: rynostar on Dec 04, 2018, 17:08
Quote from: Conn6orsuper117 on Dec 01, 2018, 20:46

I've convinced my mom to to take me (haven't gotten my licence yet)
Definitely going ;D

This sounds like my most recent trip with my family to San Fran...somehow convinced my mother to attend the Young Fathers gig I wanted to go to. She loved it. Couldn't convince my hipster sister though.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: androidgeoff on Dec 04, 2018, 17:14
Quote from: Conn6orsuper117 on Dec 01, 2018, 20:46

I've convinced my mom to to take me (haven't gotten my licence yet)
Definitely going ;D

That's awesome! My first chems concert I was not very old and was accompanied by my father (who was the one to even introduce them to me) so cherish it and be super thankful!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Bosco on Dec 04, 2018, 20:54
Quote from: kosek on Dec 04, 2018, 14:49

Is the website older than the restaurant?

Still a top 100 search on AltaVista!

Jokes aside, it's just a simple diner with history. Though of the same cuisine, not necessarily trying to attract the Guy Fieri crowd. Local place trying to be local.   
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: GLAKO-FAHN on Dec 04, 2018, 23:29
my first chems I was 13..back in 2002 when they still came to canada..
(~_~;)
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Bosco on Dec 07, 2018, 19:13
might not end up going, but it still feels good to secure a Chemical Brothers ticket again.  8)
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Conn6orsuper117 on Dec 25, 2018, 21:50
Quote from: Bosco on Dec 01, 2018, 22:28

Congrats dude!

Be sure to take your Mom out for breakfast/lunch while you're there. Obviously some great cuisine in San Francisco, but there is a modest place on the North West side of San Francisco with a great view of ocean, and easy American fare called Louis' (http://www.louissf.com/index.html/). Perfect place to take your Mom to return the favor. Plus, it's Mothers Day the Sunday before the show, so there's that...
she used to live about 30 minutes from the bay so she's been there mulitple times, she knows it like the back of her hand compared to me (all I know about SF is the golden gate bridge, Alcatraz (AKA Mob of the dead), and the pyramid building), but I'll be sure to take a look.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: BeckyAtlanta on Dec 28, 2018, 18:50
I am in..


Happy Birthday to me :D
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: inchemwetrust on Feb 06, 2019, 03:38
Trying to figure out the logistics of getting to SF. I don't prefer to drive there but looking at the possibility of trains or buses. If I can get a hotel near the fisherman's wharf or the Transbay, then that would be super convenient for me as I can simply walk to the venue on foot since it's close by.

I know it's early but how are you guys and girls getting there?
Any recommendations or ideas?
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: whirlygirl on Mar 09, 2019, 17:52
Quote from: inchemwetrust on Feb 06, 2019, 03:38

Trying to figure out the logistics of getting to SF. I don't prefer to drive there but looking at the possibility of trains or buses. If I can get a hotel near the fisherman's wharf or the Transbay, then that would be super convenient for me as I can simply walk to the venue on foot since it's close by.

I know it's early but how are you guys and girls getting there?
Any recommendations or ideas?

San Francisco is back on the table for me! The hubs and I booked our flight to SF the Friday morning of the show. We are staying at a hotel in Union Square, then flying back to LA quite early the next morning for a family event which I am certain I will look less than refreshed for, hahaha  :D But hey it's Tom and Ed, and I'm not getting any younger!

We originally were planning on just driving up there but there's just no way with our schedule. Plus driving to the city isn't convenient... parking (cost and location) is also another issue to consider as not all hotels have available parking. I say if you can fly and book a hotel, and hoof it or take a Lyft to the show, that might be better. I don't recommend taking the train as you never know when it will be delayed. No opinion about taking a bus since that's not something I've ever looked into.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Bosco on Mar 09, 2019, 18:47
I would spill any details if I had any. But as of right now, I still don't know if I'm attending.

I do have family in the area, but being that I expect some-type of afterparty (with or without you forum folks) I'm counting on booking myself a room.

I've stayed off of Bush st. close to China town (name of hotel isn't coming to mind) before. I would probably return there, based of familiarity.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Csar on Mar 09, 2019, 18:52
Quote from: whirlygirl on Mar 09, 2019, 17:52

which I am certain I will look less than refreshed for, hahaha
but the glint in your eyes!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: inchemwetrust on Apr 04, 2019, 01:56
just bagged a hotel thats just a 10 min walk from the venue! still working on flights!

hows everyone doing on their research?
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Enjoyed on Apr 04, 2019, 04:39
Flights research? I booked all mine back in January. Had to plan for the studio so it made sense to lock them down asap.

Accommodation wise. I've been trying not to suck too hard in our games of League of Legends, in the hopes that Senior Poots will have his lovely cushiony couch available for my weary body.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: rynostar on Apr 10, 2019, 19:48
...and flight out booked for the Sunday morning out of SFO.

this is starting to feel real.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Conn6orsuper117 on Apr 10, 2019, 21:56
managed to book a hotel about 2 blocks from the concert before they ran out of reservations. booh yah
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Crotor on May 14, 2019, 03:33
In for this show. Bringing along the wife (veteran of three shows) and best friend from high school (saw three Chems shows & one DJ set with me, including Red Rocks '99 and Bill Graham '99). Probably dining @ the Market (http://www.visitthemarket.com/) beforehand & possibly a drink or three before or after @ Smuggler's Cove (http://www.smugglerscovesf.com/), depending on anticipated end-time (last call @ 1:15). I'll be the big white elder-millenial in a "Man Machine" shirt.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Bosco on May 14, 2019, 04:14
Oh man, Smuggler's Cove looks right up my alley. Although I'm not fine tuned to the intricacies of rum drinking, I'm a sucker for island-life lore. Have fun dude, I would've been pushing hard to make a visit if I was still making the trip out. 

Additionally, I really hope a second Red Rocks show is in their future. Words don't describe how great that venue is.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Conn6orsuper117 on May 14, 2019, 07:03
I'll be the guy with a ponytail wearing a black & Grey Sweater, a pink floyd shirt, and an A7X Beanie. If I don't already stand out, Imma be the guy in line/in the lobby near the shop stands with this:
(https://i.imgur.com/EqQTrdJ.jpg)
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: whirlygirl on May 14, 2019, 15:49
Smuggler's Cove is a wonderfully cozy castaway place to get a nicely crafted tiki drink, and they have some cool mugs you can buy if you're into collecting that sort of thing.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Conn6orsuper117 on May 16, 2019, 05:49
I wont be able to join you guys at smugglers cove.

EDIT: 1 DAY LEFT IN THE PERIOD!!!!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Conn6orsuper117 on May 17, 2019, 11:28
About to board the flight, I can't believe I'm actually going!!! :music
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: rynostar on May 17, 2019, 15:18
Quote from: Conn6orsuper117 on May 17, 2019, 11:28

About to board the flight, I can't believe I'm actually going!!! :music

What time does your flight arrive?
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: whirlygirl on May 17, 2019, 15:18
I'm at the airport now - my flight is delayed but thankfully it is a short flight for me to San Francisco.

Hoping to get a disco nap at some point today!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Csar on May 17, 2019, 17:43
Can't wait to hear from the youngest amongst us and his first chems experience.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Conn6orsuper117 on May 17, 2019, 20:06
Quote from: rynostar on May 17, 2019, 15:18

What time does your flight arrive?
Arrived just now (1:05) and has boarded BART to the civic center. See ya guys there, stay safe, brothers ( and sisters)
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Conn6orsuper117 on May 17, 2019, 21:46
FUCK MY LIFE, of coarse I lose my phone in the subway of one the biggest cities on the planet, no audio phone recording! No pictures! And most likely never gonna see it ever again. Have to text on this crappy iPad my mom carries around. Fuck! :'( >:(
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Bosco on May 17, 2019, 23:08
That's a major bummer, especially for your first show. I hope some kind soul will help return it to you!

In the meantime, remember, it's just a phone. You might not have the ability to take any personal photos/recordings, but there will be dozen of people out there capturing the moment.

Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream...
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: rynostar on May 17, 2019, 23:23
Quote from: Conn6orsuper117 on May 17, 2019, 21:46

FUCK MY LIFE, of coarse I lose my phone in the subway of one the biggest cities on the planet, no audio phone recording! No pictures! And most likely never gonna see it ever again. Have to text on this crappy iPad my mom carries around. Fuck! :'( >:(

We'll look for your sign at the gig. Not sure what pre game looks like yet as we're waiting on two cars to still arrive. Inchem and I are headed to his hotel to get him checked in. Keep your eyes here for now.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: actionjackson780 on May 17, 2019, 23:51
Quote from: Conn6orsuper117 on May 17, 2019, 21:46
no audio phone recording! No pictures!
Hey man, bummer about your phone but don't worry about it for the show, just have a great time! First and only time I saw the Chems (until next week!!) was pre smart phone era and I'm glad I just got to enjoy it as is,no distractions

On that note have a great time to everyone who's attending tonight!!!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Conn6orsuper117 on May 17, 2019, 23:58
Thanks, everyone, we went to a neat little diner on 4th and got a malt to cheer myself up. In about an hour we're  going to check out the venue to see what it looks like. Be on the lookout.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Enjoyed on May 18, 2019, 03:39
Hey Connor. We're at the venue now and will be making our way in to the crowd pretty soon. We'll be looking for you and your sign but in case you don't have it up, keep your eyes out for a tallish guy with a top not pony tail making an emu action with his hands! I'll be doing it while we walk in... On the off chance you have internet right now!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Enjoyed on May 18, 2019, 05:53
Connor! We're going to be meeting at the merch stand on the right side of the entrance after the show. If you happen to see this, hopefully we'll see you there!

Hope you had an amazing time whatever happens!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: rynostar on May 18, 2019, 07:02
If crotor or eroll are around, we are at smugglers.

Downstairs
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: WhiteNoise on May 18, 2019, 07:03
Witnessing The Reel 3 nights in a row is extremely beneficial to your health.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Csar on May 18, 2019, 07:25
Quote from: Conn6orsuper117 on May 17, 2019, 21:46

FUCK MY LIFE, of coarse I lose my phone in the subway of one the biggest cities on the planet, no audio phone recording! No pictures! And most likely never gonna see it ever again. Have to text on this crappy iPad my mom carries around. Fuck! :'( >:(
Oh damn, that's terrible. Well, on the bright side, all in all, this is a day you'll never forget. Hope you had a fun tonight, though, and you could meet with the gang after all.

Quote from: WhiteNoise on May 18, 2019, 07:03

Witnessing The Reel 3 nights in a row is extremely beneficial to your health.
So glad for you. So, it's the Private Psychedelic Heal now!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Bosco on May 18, 2019, 08:13
Quote from: Csar on May 18, 2019, 07:25

Oh damn, that's terrible. Well, on the bright side, all in all, this is a day you'll never forget. Hope you had a fun tonight, though, and you could meet with the gang after all.

So a connection can be confirmed? Good job my dudes!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: inchemwetrust on May 18, 2019, 08:15
We finally found Connor at the end of the show. It made the night complete!

We did it! The show was immaculate!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Csar on May 18, 2019, 08:15
Quote from: inchemwetrust on May 18, 2019, 08:15

We finally found Connor at the end of the show. It made the night complete!
Yaaaaaaaaaaay!! Awesome, you guys. Even George is in there, too!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Bosco on May 18, 2019, 08:20
Inchem made it in the photo this time!

Some shinny happy people (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYOKMUTTDdA) in there!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Crotor on May 18, 2019, 09:27
Setlist near as I can tell (didn't take notes during and got super distracted when right as HBHG was starting a dude collapsed right next to us and played fucking dead while people administered mouth to mouth and banged on his chest for a bit before coming out of what the hell ever trip he was on to limp away with aid for some air and recovery).

Go
Free Yourself
Chemical Beats
MAH
EML Ritual
Swoon
Temptation/Star Guitar
Got to Keep On
HBHG
Eve of Destruction
Saturate
No Geography
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Escape Velocity
EBW 6/Get Up On It Like This
Dig Your Own Hole/Under the Influence
Snow/Surface to Air/Wide Open
Galvanize
C-H-E-M-I-C-A-L/Leave Home/Song to the Siren/Block Rockin' Beats

Got Glint?
Catch Me I'm Falling
The Private Psychedelic Reel (Sympathy For the Devil)


Anyone catch anything else or offer any corrections?
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Crotor on May 18, 2019, 09:30
Also, was in Smuggler's Cove about 5:00-5:30. Amoeba before that, Indonesian in the Market after. Made it for all of the Black Madonna's set. Didn't know what we were in for, but enjoyed it. Starting with some Darryl Pandy was a good damned sign.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: ThePumisher on May 18, 2019, 10:13
You bastards had Snow/Surface?  :o




Oh, and those posters look great

(https://abload.de/img/wp_ss_20190518_00029cjdt.png)
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Enjoyed on May 18, 2019, 11:21
Quote from: ThePumisher on May 18, 2019, 10:13

You bastards had Snow/Surface?  :o

Nope.
But we did get Star Guitar into Gravity Drops into Got To Keep On, which is now THE best sequence of tracks live. Ever.

Oh. And Hoops. Straight up, EBW-less Hoops.
Fucking bliss.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: rynostar on May 18, 2019, 16:54
Quote from: Crotor on May 18, 2019, 09:27

Anyone catch anything else or offer any corrections?

Sometimes I Feel So Deserted into chemical beats
Wide Open with Don't Think vocal hook
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: WhiteNoise on May 18, 2019, 17:08
First time at this show, they used the Wonders of the Deep robo voice to bridge Catch Me I'm Falling and The Reel. "We neeeeeed each other"
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: inchemwetrust on May 18, 2019, 17:23
Everyshow, the crowd was in awe of the EVE visuals.


Dig your own hole piggybacking on UTI! Trying to remember if that also had the 'get up on it like this' vocal? Loved that part!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Conn6orsuper117 on May 18, 2019, 19:28
I was cheering so much I lost my voice this morning. So glad to finally catch everyone at the last second. I was at the front because I got there by 6, the crowd wasn't even a 3rd of its size when black Madonna went up. I managed to get Ed to wave at me during Galvanize:
https://youtu.be/UvTXvbWOm3g?t=5297

"Mommasuper" was the one who took the picture. Her favorite song is the reel, I said to her once "catch me" ended, this is why I booked for theater instead of festival, then the reel came on and her eyes lit up.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: inchemwetrust on May 18, 2019, 22:01
Quote from: Conn6orsuper117 on May 18, 2019, 19:28

I was cheering so much I lost my voice this morning. So glad to finally catch everyone at the last second. I was at the front because I got there by 6, the crowd wasn't even a 3rd of its size when black Madonna went up. I managed to get Ed to wave at me ( I can't remember which song so I'll edit this when I see footage on YouTube)

"Mommasuper" was the one who took the picture. Her favorite song is the reel, I said to her once "catch me" ended, this is why I booked for theater instead of festival, then the reel came on and her eyes lit up.

Conn, we were glad we caught you at the last minute. We were mentioning you and trying to get a hold of you when we got to the show. We went looking for your banner and you PF shirt but no luck.

When the chems finished, I was talking with the rest of the forumites when all of a sudden I saw someone holding up a rolled  up bannner and that's when I called out to you.

I'm also glad we met your mom! We definitely welcome you to our brotherhood. You better get use to losing your voice on the next shows because we all had that.

And the next time we meet, you'll be dancing and cheering with all of us together. Once again very proud that you and your mom came to the show!

Ryno and Conn full of Glint!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Explud on May 18, 2019, 22:50
Dream for the next tour: to get a visa for USA, save money, endure a flight for about 10-11 hours and to finally see you my chemical friends.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: androidgeoff on May 19, 2019, 07:50
Quote from: WhiteNoise on May 18, 2019, 17:08

First time at this show, they used the Wonders of the Deep robo voice to bridge Catch Me I'm Falling and The Reel. "We neeeeeed each other"

After listening to some of my videos, they also used it in at least The Shrine's Eve of Destruction.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Csar on May 19, 2019, 08:24
Quote from: androidgeoff on May 19, 2019, 07:50

After listening to some of my videos, they also used it in at least The Shrine's Eve of Destruction.
And at the Pepsi Center Mexico.

Encore in stellar sound. I'm impressed time and again by what these phones are capable of these days.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVCQ5q8rNOQ
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Shotglass75 on May 19, 2019, 16:53
NEEEEEEEEEED to hear Snow/Surface/Wide Open NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Conn6orsuper117 on May 19, 2019, 19:50
Quote from: Csar on May 19, 2019, 08:24

And at the Pepsi Center Mexico.

Encore in stellar sound. I'm impressed time and again by what these phones are capable of these days.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVCQ5q8rNOQ
If you look closely at the bottom right corner, you can see my moms phone in the front, during the reel
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: shakermaker on May 19, 2019, 20:35
that was fucking spectacular. my 7th time seeing them and probably the best yet. I cannot get enough of the Chemical Brothers live. sigh.

Quote from: ThePumisher on May 18, 2019, 10:13
Oh, and those posters look great

(https://abload.de/img/wp_ss_20190518_00029cjdt.png)

anyone know anything more about these posters? were they sold at the merch booths? I didn't take a look until after the show, and wouldn't have wanted to hold on to one all night anyway, but man they look good.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: whirlygirl on May 19, 2019, 20:49
These posters were not sold at the merch booths. I am thinking that maybe these are specifically for the venue to display in their backstage/lounge/lobby/or VIP areas.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Conn6orsuper117 on May 20, 2019, 07:40
remembered what song I got ed to wave at me on. ;D
Quote from: Conn6orsuper117 on May 18, 2019, 19:28

I managed to get Ed to wave at me during Galvanize:
https://youtu.be/UvTXvbWOm3g?t=5297
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Csar on May 20, 2019, 12:54
Hey Connor, I'm really curious: how did your Mom experience the live show? How did she like it? Too loud, noisy?
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: rynostar on May 20, 2019, 16:59
Quote from: Conn6orsuper117 on May 20, 2019, 07:40

remembered what song I got ed to wave at me on. ;D

And Tom acknowledged the rest of us at different points. I think it was swoon. He saw fern, pooter and biff first (fern went nuts about this). Then I think he it was star guitar when he saw me and enjoyed singing/dancing perfectly to the beat. He was doing a long reach across the desk. When it clued in that it was us there was a 'oh hey! It's those wankers' Moment in his body language. He then gave a wink while shaking his head. I think he and Ed talked right about us after as well...but it could just been about the track.

If I recall, Whirly said that Ed may have saw our group during the shrine show when her and jim talked to them in vip...but she would have to confirm that.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Conn6orsuper117 on May 20, 2019, 18:24
Quote from: Csar on May 20, 2019, 12:54

Hey Connor, I'm really curious: how did your Mom experience the live show? How did she like it? Too loud, noisy?
she brought earplugs in case it got too noisy, but she loved the whole show (especially the reel). I think what blew her mind the most was Escape Velocity since I could here her oohs and ahs through the bass.
her 2nd favorite moment was when a balloon hit me on the head and nearly knocked my hat off as she was laughing really hard during NG.

she was really excited when I told her before summer starts, I'm gonna sit her down to watch Don't Think.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: whirlygirl on May 20, 2019, 18:47
Quote from: rynostar on May 20, 2019, 16:59

And Tom acknowledged the rest of us at different points. I think it was swoon. He saw fern, pooter and biff first (fern went nuts about this). Then I think he it was star guitar when he saw me and enjoyed singing/dancing perfectly to the beat. He was doing a long reach across the desk. When it clued in that it was us there was a 'oh hey! It's those wankers' Moment in his body language. He then gave a wink while shaking his head. I think he and Ed talked right about us after as well...but it could just been about the track.

If I recall, Whirly said that Ed may have saw our group during the shrine show when her and jim talked to them in vip...but she would have to confirm that.

Errol had mentioned to me shortly after the Shrine, that you guys were spotted by Tom and Ed. 😊😊 And Ed (as well as Tom) said to Jim and I that they appreciate you all coming together and for making the effort to travel and see the shows. They wanted to be sure you guys were having a good time and enjoyed their set!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: whirlygirl on May 20, 2019, 18:49
Quote from: Conn6orsuper117 on May 20, 2019, 18:24

she brought earplugs in case it got too noisy, but she loved the whole show (especially the reel). I think what blew her mind the most was Escape Velocity since I could here her oohs and ahs through the bass.
her 2nd favorite moment was when a balloon hit me on the head and nearly knocked my hat off as she was laughing really hard during NG.

she was really excited when I told her before summer starts, I'm gonna sit her down to watch Don't Think.

Your mom sounds awesome! ❤️ I wish I could have stuck around a bit after the SF show so I could have met you both!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Biff on May 20, 2019, 19:11
This was such an awesome show! I'm glad everyone wanted to get way up in there (close enough for Tom and Ed to see we exist). The other two shows I was a bit back, but this was a fun one to be adventurous and get all up in there. I swear I'll write a review in more detail at some point and post anything microphones caught.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: whirlygirl on May 20, 2019, 20:38
Quote from: Biff on May 20, 2019, 19:11

This was such an awesome show! I'm glad everyone wanted to get way up in there (close enough for Tom and Ed to see we exist). The other two shows I was a bit back, but this was a fun one to be adventurous and get all up in there. I swear I'll write a review in more detail at some point and post anything microphones caught.

Please review! 😊 I would love to read an up close and personal review from the floor of the San Francisco show. That crowd was nuts!! We were in the upper level and the crowd up there were all in and raving hard, too.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Csar on May 20, 2019, 20:59
Quote from: Conn6orsuper117 on May 20, 2019, 18:24

she brought earplugs in case it got too noisy, but she loved the whole show (especially the reel). I think what blew her mind the most was Escape Velocity since I could here her oohs and ahs through the bass.
her 2nd favorite moment was when a balloon hit me on the head and nearly knocked my hat off as she was laughing really hard during NG.

she was really excited when I told her before summer starts, I'm gonna sit her down to watch Don't Think.
Splendid! Great to hear she enjoyed herself, Connor. Because, you never know how people unfamiliar with them react to a show like this. I once brought a dear friend to the London Olympia show in 2008 and she didn't quiet like it because of all the frenzy that was going on, esp. in terms of dizzing lasers and volume (but I did appreciate her bold move to join me though).

Quote from: whirlygirl on May 20, 2019, 20:38

Quote from: Biff on May 20, 2019, 19:11

This was such an awesome show! I'm glad everyone wanted to get way up in there (close enough for Tom and Ed to see we exist). The other two shows I was a bit back, but this was a fun one to be adventurous and get all up in there. I swear I'll write a review in more detail at some point and post anything microphones caught.
Please review! 😊 I would love to read an up close and personal review from the floor of the San Francisco show. That crowd was nuts!! We were in the upper level and the crowd up there were all in and raving hard, too.
Yes, please! I'd like all of that.

Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Enjoyed on May 21, 2019, 02:20
Quote from: shakermaker on May 19, 2019, 20:35

that was fucking spectacular. my 7th time seeing them and probably the best yet. I cannot get enough of the Chemical Brothers live. sigh.

anyone know anything more about these posters? were they sold at the merch booths? I didn't take a look until after the show, and wouldn't have wanted to hold on to one all night anyway, but man they look good.

There were a bunch of similar sized posters in the bathrooms - I think Whirly is probably right, they were likely put up around the venue (maybe on a few lamp posts too) before the show and taken down before the actual event.
Probably worth checking eBay in a week or so to see if any show up. I would have loved one.


As for my review. It's forthcoming - just got to get properly settled back into real life first.
The real take away is something that echoes what Whirly said in her review - Somehow, they get better and better with each live show. I really didn't think that Glastonbury 2016 could be topped (especially as we got TSU) - but these shows we're sublime. And, as if I didn't love No Geography enough already, they have cemented Chemical 9 as one of their best works.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: inchemwetrust on May 21, 2019, 05:28
Quote from: Enjoyed on May 21, 2019, 02:20

There were a bunch of similar sized posters in the bathrooms - I think Whirly is probably right, they were likely put up around the venue (maybe on a few lamp posts too) before the show and taken down before the actual event.
Probably worth checking eBay in a week or so to see if any show up. I would have loved one.


As for my review. It's forthcoming - just got to get properly settled back into real life first.
The real take away is something that echoes what Whirly said in her review - Somehow, they get better and better with each live show. I really didn't think that Glastonbury 2016 could be topped (especially as we got TSU) - but these shows we're sublime. And, as if I didn't love No Geography enough already, they have cemented Chemical 9 as one of their best works.

I really want that poster! Or maybe the one at the shrine. If I could just find the name of the artist.

I don't know how the Chems are gonna top this show, but in some way, there gonna get the job done!

I was very slow settling back to the real world. Monday was too brutal! The shows were kind of like drinking a couple of energy drinks and later I was crashing hard on the first day of the work week. I daydreamed,reminisced, and pretty much pouted about clocking in at my job. I'm barely uploading the videos I took because I pretty much slept thru the entire sunday.

@Connor
I'm thrilled that Ed waved at you! The feeling that you get at your first show and finally this happens! You mom is awesome for bringing you to the show, but double points for her for enjoying the show as well and being welcomed into the brotherhood.

@ryno @whrirls
I couldnt tell if T and E we're looking at us or where we were in the crowd. But if Errol said they did see us, my only guess is maybe because Enjoyed was pulling off some mad vertical jumps. Guy was hopping and jumpjng like no tommorow. There was no way Tom or Ed could miss that!

Write up/ review is coming along. I'm trying to write down quickly the things that happened on those three days before I actually forget.  :))
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: whirlygirl on May 21, 2019, 14:12
Quote from: inchemwetrust on May 21, 2019, 05:28


Write up/ review is coming along. I'm trying to write down quickly the things that happened on those three days before I actually forget.  :))

And to this I say, thank god for smart phones! I was able to jot down a few impressions and feelings after the shows (on the way home, or back at home/hotel) while things were still fresh and buzzing in my mind. And even still I can't believe I left some things out that I did (robots, in particular)

Getting back to reality yesterday was brutal!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Shotglass75 on May 21, 2019, 16:57
Still looking for that Snow/Surface/Wide Open video or recording to, um... er... surface.

Found an excellent recording of The Greek Theater on DIME.  Not sure if it was one of you who posted it there. 
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: rynostar on May 21, 2019, 17:36
Quote from: Shotglass75 on May 21, 2019, 16:57

Still looking for that Snow/Surface/Wide Open video or recording to, um... er... surface.

Found an excellent recording of The Greek Theater on DIME.  Not sure if it was one of you who posted it there.

...again...there was no snow/surface. The visuals for snow were used. That's it.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Bosco on May 21, 2019, 19:33
Nerdy question that only this forum would take notice; are they still playing Terry Riley - A Rainbow in Curved Air, post gig?
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: rynostar on May 21, 2019, 19:46
Whitenoise brought that up as we were playing board games the next night. He played the entire thing. I was meaning to bug him again for the name and artist.

That said, I don't remember if it was played post gig(s).
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Shotglass75 on May 22, 2019, 00:41
Quote from: rynostar on May 21, 2019, 17:36

...again...there was no snow/surface. The visuals for snow were used. That's it.

Must have missed where it was posted.  Thanks for the heads up. 

Now if we could just get them to do it, that would be sumptin' wouldn't it?!?!?!!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Zuludisco on May 23, 2019, 02:36
I'm new to these forums, is there a place to post my videos from the show?
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: WhiteNoise on May 23, 2019, 02:43
Right here! But there's no video service on the forum so upload em to Youtube and post the links here.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Zuludisco on May 23, 2019, 02:52
I got a few decent ones.

https://youtu.be/BlIX1v_M0kQ

https://youtu.be/pOeXgvATv1I

I'll upload the rest later. I was blown away by how intense everything was close up!! It was my third time seeing them and I've never been close enough to see their faces.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: inchemwetrust on May 23, 2019, 04:10
Quote from: whirlygirl on May 21, 2019, 14:12

And to this I say, thank god for smart phones! I was able to jot down a few impressions and feelings after the shows (on the way home, or back at home/hotel) while things were still fresh and buzzing in my mind. And even still I can't believe I left some things out that I did (robots, in particular)


I use my voice recorder alot on my phone to to record thoughts and amongst other things as a backup reference. i love using google Keep! My all time note scribbler and list maker. kept me busy on the bus ride home!

@zuludisco
Welcome to the brotherhood! Congrats on show number 3!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Conn6orsuper117 on May 23, 2019, 06:11
Speaking of Recordings, I did manage to capture 2 epic scenes on my moms phone. despite the horrible audio quality, it came out pretty good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYGuIU0lqs4

Yeah, remember when I said I lost my voice the next morning, this is evidence.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: ThePumisher on May 23, 2019, 18:47
What happened to the audio?  :(

My 2008 recording of their Cologne show had better Audio (Nokia 5800 Xpress Music)
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Zuludisco on May 23, 2019, 19:09
A few more clips

https://youtu.be/PFgcfe6K9lE

https://youtu.be/ayC0aS_K5Lk

https://youtu.be/5n3g8TA7gJA

https://youtu.be/NinCPpCFIeU

https://youtu.be/KrBBww5s7mo

I apologize for how shaky some of this is. Also turning the camera horizontally during MAH. I wasn't thinking clearly.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: whirlygirl on May 23, 2019, 20:01
Quote from: Zuludisco on May 23, 2019, 19:09



I apologize for how shaky some of this is. Also turning the camera horizontally during MAH. I wasn't thinking clearly.

No need to apologize! Who can blame you for not thinking clearly at a time like that? ;)
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: whirlygirl on May 23, 2019, 20:07
These videos are hitting me in the feels. 😭 Although I'm happy and blessed to have now seen the Chems from every audience angle, I hope to one day again join my brothers and sisters back out there on the floor.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Zuludisco on May 23, 2019, 20:58
I just got tickets for the November 29th show in the UK. It's the closing show of the tour and I can't wait to see them on their home turf.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: whirlygirl on May 23, 2019, 23:30
Aw man!! That is going to be one hell of a show!!
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: Crotor on Jul 01, 2019, 02:35
FYI, full show in decent quality here:
- Part 1 (main set): https://youtu.be/UvTXvbWOm3g
- Part 2 (encore): https://youtu.be/FKDAmTuftbk

Apologies if it's already been noted, but I didn't see any mention of it on here.
Title: Re: 2019 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco May 17th
Post by: shakermaker on Nov 24, 2019, 19:41
I found that poster. Not cheap, unfortunately, but it's an edition of 40 so I suppose the price point makes sense.

https://kiiarens.com/collections/art-prints/products/the-chemical-brothers-bill-graham-civic-auditorium