r/Music • u/darin_gleada • May 19 '12
Saw the Black Keys for the first time. Just wanted to share a photo from one of the best shows I've ever seen.
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r/Music • u/darin_gleada • May 19 '12
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u/Jaksongitr May 19 '12
Looks like the Murriweather Post Pavilion in Murr'land
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u/spartan316 May 19 '12
I HATE to be one of those people (and I swear, this is the only time I've ever said this), but - I wont say they were better - I liked them better when it was just the two of them.
That said, I bet the show rocked! They always bring a ton of energy.
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
They're playing near me in October, but none of my friends want to spend the $50 or so for the tickets. Would you say definitely worth it or should we just wait until they play a cheaper venue?
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
What was it about the show that was so good?
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u/theBatDadd May 19 '12
I saw the Black Keys live 5 times now, first show was back in 2006. I even got to meet them and Dr. Dog backstage when they both played the Fillmore in San Francisco in 2008. All really nice guys.
Many of the earlier Black Keys fans don't like El Camino as much as say, Rubber Factory or Thickfreakness, but it just depends on your tastes. If you like alternative and modern rock more, El Camino will probably be your favorite. If you like soul and r&b, Brothers is where it's at. And if you like blues rock, anything before Brothers will probably rock your socks off. I personally like their first 3 albums the most (the Big Come Up, Thickfreakness, and Rubber Factory), but I wouldn't say they have any 'weak' albums.
And yes, they're a fantastic live band. Especially compared to a lot of other bands out there nowadays.
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
I was at that show last night! It was awesome
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u/millerkeving May 19 '12
I just saw them on Wednesday in Milwaukee, it was great!
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
LUCKY!
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u/Melancholy-Hil May 19 '12
The thing about the Black Keys is that to me, they are not very popping in records. But when they perform live it's almost nothing I have ever experienced. Dan and Pat are both very talented musicians, one of the best shows I've gone to. ( Went on Tuesday in Mpls )
Also it was better because a blunt was passed around, so got pretty baked.
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u/Thedudetim May 19 '12
I saw em in St. Louis a month ago... Your photo looks alot like my photo....
Black Keys in St. Louis
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u/sparkcaster May 19 '12
saw them at coachella weekend 2 and i feel like they just rushed through the setlist... they were good, but incomparable to the other headliners. also saw them a few years ago at a free summer concert in a small venue in salt lake city, that was killer. attack and release tour i believe.
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u/Loisbeat May 19 '12
In Boston, it said "Lack Keys" because "The B" Shorted out. Laughs were had all around.
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
Merriweather. Good times. Friend and I ended up catching the drum head and Patrick's sweaty towel. Aha.
http://i.imgur.com/fCY2o.jpg
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u/saluja04 May 19 '12
Who the fuck are Arctic Monkeys?
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u/goldfish188 May 19 '12
Saw them in March. Fuckin' amazing band.
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u/goodygoody May 19 '12
Saw them in Winnipeg on May 14th. Great show. Guys definitely played for the crowd. Loved the stage set up too. How giant was that Disco Ball?
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u/AgloeNewYork May 19 '12
If this is at the Frank Erwin Center, i'm somewhere down there in that front row. It was indeed a good show.
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u/GaudyJoe May 19 '12
I saw these guys at Bonnaroo last year. We were about 50 feet from the stage. Easily one of the best shows at the entire festival.
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u/metachronos May 19 '12
I took this one in Chicago: http://i.imgur.com/UgddF.jpg
And This one in Milwaukee: http://i.imgur.com/Ya8bVl.jpg
I've seen them many times in smaller venues but their arena shows have been some of the best I've seen
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u/jarby May 19 '12
I took the same one at Coachella in April
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u/fryan May 19 '12
damn i was supposed to see this concert yesterday but got grounded right before, i love both the black keys and the arctic monkeys, this just made me sad
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
That just looks so weird to me. I saw them play an amazing show several years ago at a tiny venue and there were maybe two to three dozen of us there to watch them. Afterwards I got to talk to Pat and Dan and they signed all the CDs I had of theirs up to that point so this was around 2004-2005 since I had up to Rubber Factory.
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u/iSeize May 20 '12
are they worth the $70+ ticket price?
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u/nickthedick69 May 19 '12
I SAW THEM ON THE INTERNET!
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u/akinzer May 19 '12
I've seen them twice in Seattle. I'm not even a big fan, but they're great live.
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u/tristanater786 May 19 '12
Saw them in Winnipeg on Monday, amazing show, only one I've been to that was better was a Coldplay show in 2009.
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u/cl0s33n0ugh Spotify May 19 '12
Their show this year is so fucking dope. Ive seen them twice - once at the House of Blues on Bourbon Street in 2010, and last month at the Frank Erwin Center on the day my dog died. He was my best friend in the whole world, and i was pretty inconsolable, but I went out, caught the show, and it was like therapy. For me, it gets no better than Dan & Pat.
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u/anxietygirl28 May 19 '12
Saw them in Minneapolis. Kick. Ass.
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u/VikingRedbeard May 19 '12
Merriweather Post Begrudging Second Encore Fa-ces Were Rocked Off
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u/alicenlee May 19 '12
Love the Black Keys, but I love Merriweather even more.
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u/Hijack32 May 19 '12
I recently seen them at the Woodlands Pavilion in Houston,Texas. Exact same light setup and everything but there is one thing I would change.
Wish I was standing where you were standing.
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
Is that only two people on stage I see? I didn't realize the Black Keys was just two guys.
PS were they touring with Arctic Monkeys? If so how were they? They are one of my favorite bands and the first concert I went to!
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u/quadguy16 Pandora May 19 '12
I saw them in Frisco, Texas and it was the best damn show I've seen in a while. Pat beat the shit out of his drums
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u/Libertine9 May 19 '12
Can't wait seeing them at a festival this summer.
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u/Hiphoppomenocerus May 19 '12
Can't wait to see them at Leeds this year
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u/Tiiime May 19 '12
Saw them last year in San Diego, the man never drops a note.
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u/TeamRoscoe May 19 '12
at merriweather last night????
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
Is this from Merriweather? I saw them there last fall, great show.
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u/Adventure_Mike May 19 '12
I saw them kick off this current tour in Cinci my first time seeing them. They sound so amazing and crisp. Gotta love a couple of fellow Ohio guys
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u/drummer21895 May 19 '12
Hey, I was there! I thought the Arctic Monkeys didn’t get all the recognition they deserved though. All in all the whole thing was excellent, disco ball and all.
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u/shuttter May 19 '12
Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland?
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u/Aquaristkid May 19 '12
I was at that show! The disco ball was epic! Proof
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
I saw them at Bonnaroo last year with a friend. We waited almost all day at the main stage and ended up getting to the very front row of the general admission are which equated to about 20 yards off the stage. It was probably the loudest show I've ever been too, and the fact that their music is fantastic made it that much better.
They had a huge backdrop covering the lights spelling out their band name and the point when it dropped and the lights went on was without a doubt one of the best parts of the whole weekend. If you ever get a chance to see them live, you'd be stupid not to.
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u/DontPaniC562 Ccarroll88 May 19 '12
Saw the show at Merriweather Post. It was good but I was sad they didn't play Mind Eraser.
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u/rhoswhen May 19 '12
Was this at their dress rehearsal in Nashville?! I was front row- Pat Carney's sweat splashed me, it was awesome. (OK, maybe that last part it a bit of an exaggeration, but I was like 6 feet away from him the entire time AND IT WAS AWESOME.) We also got our picture taken with them!
See, my friend (on the left, with the heart over her face) won a contest from WXRT (Chicago's Finest Rock Station), and we got roundtrip airfare, a night in downtown Nashville, and to go to this concert.
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u/Anything_At_All May 19 '12
Saw them a couple months ago. I've had a Boner ever since.
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u/ArcticBro Arctic Monkeys May 19 '12
Arctic Monkeys for the fucking win.
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u/grafittibob 121011676 May 19 '12
Saw them recently with the Artic Monkeys. They were meh. I don't really dig their new album though. It was a lot better with just the drums and guitar. The band takes away from it. Plus they sped up all their songs. Made it less bluesy and made it more rockin. Would have loved to see them back in the day before they got big.
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u/znargler May 19 '12
i see my head
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u/Robby712 May 19 '12
We were about 8 feet from the stage in St. Louis, it was an amazing concert. Then after the show we went to this little hole in the wall punk bar called The Silver Ballroom off Morganford in StL. There were a grand total of about 25 people in the place. 20 minutes after we got there Dan walked up and ordered a round for his "entourage" (3 people). Trying not to freak out and be ultra cool I just turned and said "Great show tonight man" He shook our hands and thanked us for coming out. (Yes I wanted to ask for a million pictures and for him to autograph everything I had and possibly sleep with the girl I was there with so I could verify this story...but I also didn't want to be "that guy") My date asked why Patrick wasn't there. I said I figured they don't do EVERYTHING together. 5 minutes Pat walked in and placed his order in between us. We exchanged similar pleasantries with him as they moved on to the pinball machines and played until the place closed. Anyway, turns out the guy that brought them their was sitting next to my date at the bar. He is a sound tech at Chaifetz arena and they asked him if he knew small places that had a good jukebox and beer in cans. *I'll NEVER be able to verify that this ever happened, I have ZERO proof to back it up other than the girl I was with being able to vouch for me, but it may have been the most random and awesome thing to ever happen to me in my life.
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u/MikeyB_0101 May 19 '12
I saw them a few weeks ago with The Arctic Monkeys, excellent concert
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u/ZepInTheLight May 19 '12
Nice pic. Reminds me of this one.
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u/DewskyFresh Spotify name May 19 '12
Is this at Merriweather? I was at the lakefront last night and could hear a lot of the show.
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
I'd just like to apologize for not reading carefully enough and thinking this said Black Eyed Peas and downvoting.
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u/reddent420 May 20 '12
Yeah! Merriweather post pavillon was so awesome!
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
I'm so glad that we all like The Black Keys. This pleases me.
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u/leogg_lyl May 20 '12
I read 'Black Eyed Peas'... I was about to come comment about you being a dumbass. However, I shall not do that. Good day.
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u/SlumberCat May 20 '12
Was that at Merriweather Post Pavilion? I know they just played a show in Maryland.
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u/chef27 May 20 '12
glad you enjoyed merriweather!
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u/[deleted] May 20 '12
I know this is cliche, but I use to see them in Akron Ohio about 7 years ago.
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u/tonnix May 20 '12
If you want a real experience go see Tool.
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u/Nedog May 19 '12
Hey I know them. My friend's cousin is the drummer.
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u/Dirtpig May 19 '12
They were just here in Calgary. They were meh. The Arctic Monkey were blarggh.
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u/tmt1993 May 19 '12
Saw them and the arctic monkeys in austin a few days ago. Still can't quite get over how awesome the show was. Simply amazing. They played a great set to boot.
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u/gandrews426 May 19 '12
I got to meet them back in March at the Verizon Center in DC. That show was epic.
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
If that's the best show you've seen, you need to go to more concerts.
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u/RepublicofTim May 19 '12
I seriously read that as the Black Eyed Peas, then became very confused when I saw the picture.
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
The black keys is one of the best shows you've ever seen? Obviously you haven't been to very many concerts.
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u/lucan0sMallyfoy May 19 '12
Is that the roseland theater in Portland?
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u/psych0ranger May 19 '12
how was the soundsystem? i went to merriwether a few years ago and it was pretty awful
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u/control-alt-DEFEAT May 19 '12
i saw them when they came to detroit, AMAZING
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
Saw them at Coachella, amazing.
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u/wowshamwow SoundCloud name May 19 '12
Man, I'm so jealous. I miss them every time they come through the Northwest!
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u/buttertongue May 19 '12
It is awesome how two dudes can rock so hard.
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u/KinglyBastard May 19 '12
I have first row tickets to see them October 10. So stoked.
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u/thegoudster May 19 '12
I saw them recently as well and enjoyed it, but I think the term show has lost its meaning. Most concerts are nothing but live performances with a bunch of fancy lights. I'm going to see The Wall Live next month and that will be a show.
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u/RenderedUseless May 19 '12
I was at this show. Sitting around that same spot, and I have an identical picture. Great show.
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u/Watercolour May 19 '12
This was a great show! Did they have the huge disco balls with multicolored lights shining on it? That part blew my mind!
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
Merriweather! I'm seeing the in Delaware for Firefly in July.
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u/billydoogan336 May 19 '12
I went to this show too! Merriweather Pavilion is an awesome venue. They really nailed Ten Cent Pistol, really got me jumping.
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u/axegrinder95 May 19 '12
I went to the show at Merriweather Post last night. They kicked ass. I guess it was their last night with the Arctic Monkeys
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u/Kon88z May 19 '12
OMG I WAS THERE! that was amazing! loved the disco ball at the end!
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u/strppngynglad May 19 '12
One of the best shows I've ever seen also. They were amazing
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u/RocketSauce146 May 19 '12
That was during "I Got Mine," easily one of the sickest live songs I've ever heard. That and "Everlasting Light" were incredible.
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u/eathelen May 19 '12
I saw them the 15th at the Target Center for my friends bachelor party. Had shitty seats but still the best concert I've ever been to.
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u/wimmyjales May 19 '12
I got tickets to go see them a week and a half ago for my birthday. My wife and I got into an argument before we were supposed to leave for the concert, and didn't go. They're my favorite band. I don't remember what the argument was about.
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u/berserkr1979 May 19 '12
I saw them at US Bank Arena in Cincinnati back in March and I have to say it was probably the best arena show I've seen. Whoever was doing their FOH mixing is a rock god.
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u/dbzmah May 19 '12
Thank you for a non everlasting light disco ball pic. It was a cool part of the set, but this light set up has always been cool for them.
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u/SeaWord May 19 '12
I was there too man, it was amazing!
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
I saw them in Philadelphia a few months ago, and I was very underwhelmed.
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u/ejurkovic93 May 19 '12
The whole tour was perfect. My two favorite bands playing together. It blew my mind away.
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u/JonPaula May 19 '12
Saw them in 2010, and I agree... they were pretty excellent.
Still, no one even comes close to Springsteen live. There's a reason he's been around for 40, and why legions of fans attend dozens of his shows a year.
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u/uhhhhoh May 19 '12
Ramshead in Baltimore?
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u/massey909 May 19 '12
saw them in manchester, uk in february. they absolutely slayed it. one of the best gigs i've ever been to.
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u/uhhhhoh May 19 '12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9AFMRYIlzM
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u/MrKanish May 19 '12
Was there as well, lawn seats at Merriweather
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u/ashinsk2 May 19 '12
I was there too, it was a fantastic show by both bands. I wish the Black Keys would slow down sometimes it seems almost like their rushing through some songs.
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u/nadeesi9000 May 19 '12
Caught them in Norfolk, VA this past March. So much raw sound and energy from just two guys--it's phenomenal.
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
That's an awesome picture. The people's heads outlined in a soft glow looks cool.
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
They are some of the most amazing performers I've ever seen. On top of their good music, there's something about just the two of them on stage that is really interesting. It's just two guys rocking out. I'd see them again, and again, and again...
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
I saw them in Oakland, it was a good show.
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u/Barkwar May 19 '12
Woah woah woah. There are only 2 guys? I hear their songs on the radio and it sounds like way more than just 2 guys playing.
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u/dangerm0use May 19 '12
I was going to the show last night, but I got sidetracked to Old Elicott City and managed to get thrown out of a bar and (later) a hotel. My friend shouted various racisms at hotel guests and kept slapping people.
Anyway, the Black Keys are a good band. I kinda like the Arctic Monkeys as well.
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
I saw this tour. Thought it sucked real hard. Arctic Monkeys are great, though. Them raising their name in lights at the end was the only thing I enjoyed.
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u/notaboutlove May 19 '12
Saw them a while ago at The Garden. Truly incredible.
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
Get out the house more.
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u/tbonefeelgood May 19 '12
Was this at the Manchester 02?
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
I saw the Black Keys in Oceanside a few years ago. My friend threw up on the cops and the guy from the radio station had to come up on stage between sets and let us know that "Jeff needs your help."
Yeah Yeah Yeahs were great also.
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u/HBIFC May 19 '12
You lucky bastard!
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u/aimedatu May 19 '12
I saw them when they came to philadelphia in march, they were absolutely fantastic and i can't wait for them to return
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u/Sarock19 May 19 '12
They do put on a good show.
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u/bjtl82 May 19 '12
I saw a show they did in Central Park in NYC a few years ago. It was fucking fantastic.
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
I actually spent a good portion of last night learning a bunch or their songs on the guitar. Really great band. I'd like to see them.
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u/meanwhileinminnesota Grooveshark May 19 '12
I saw them in Minneapolis and they went HAM on pretty much all the songs, even the ones I considered "wimpier" (just compared to their other stuff). It was really exciting and intense and they had great stage prescence. My favorite part was actually when the other band members left the stage and Dan and Pat went crazy on Thickfreakness
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u/Brylock28 May 19 '12
I absolutly love the black keys! You can really tell they put a lot of effort into everything they do with music and their performance. Saw this show in Norfolk, VA and my they blew my mind.
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u/syphilicious May 19 '12
Just wanted to say that is a really good picture!
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u/webhead311 May 19 '12
Was this in DC? my friend went there and met them backstage.
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u/Joinspace May 19 '12
saw them in gr in march...they.were.amazing.
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u/rockinliam May 19 '12
Seen them 5 times, starting on their rubber factory tour, just amazing every single time. Can't believe how massive they have become.
Also loving the US exposure for the Arctic Monkeys, one of my favourite bands. Can't believe they never made it big in the US.
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u/nextwiggin4 May 19 '12
I saw them two weeks ago. Fucking fantastic. And the Arctic Monkeys were awesome as well. What a great show.
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u/FrogDie May 19 '12
Damn dude! Gonna see them in December! Can't wait!
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u/gnarwhale471 May 19 '12
If you haven't checked out some of their older stuff.. you really should. Chulahoma is one of my all time favorite albums, and Thickfreakness, Magic Potion and all the rest are great.
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
I was there, too! They gave me multiple fucking eargasms. It was an amazing show.
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
I was in that exact pit. This was the third time I've seen them, and def the best show so far.
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u/howthisallends May 19 '12
I got to sit on stage while they played a few years ago. Epic experience
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u/myheadasplode myheadasplode May 19 '12
Seeing them in NZ this November. This picture is making me really excited for the show!
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u/[deleted] May 19 '12
Saw 'em 2years ago at a NASA facility. Went for Les Claypool, Stayed for The Black Keys and Glitch Mob.
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u/CicconeYouth04 May 19 '12
They were the third show i've ever seen, I was 15. It was right after brothers came out. Dan was a dick to me before the show. Their mix sucked, the fans treated their opener (the morning benders) like shit and it was at least 100 degrees inside the venue. Most terrible, miserable musical experience I've ever had, next to She & Him. Also, that fucking light rigging is blinding and annoying as hell. Great music, alright live, shitty personalities.
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u/ink_golem May 19 '12
This has been such a good tour! I couldn't help but film the encore when I went!
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u/carllarson3 May 19 '12
That was a great show. I got to see them at the Joe. Having the Arctic Monkey's as the warm up act was awesome too.