Seeing Tori for a second time this year was no chore. After opening with “Beauty Queen -> Horses” again, it was a completely different setlist with a nice mix off all three albums, with great covers of “Let It Be” and “Purple Rain”.
The Dent review
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Tracy Chapman had major hits with her debut album, but another big hit with “Give Me One Reason”. Heather and I went to this show and loved her.
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Hootie & the Blowfish didn’t achieve the same level of success with their second major label release, but we were happy to get free tickets to see them.
Washington Post review
I hadn’t gotten to see much of Seven Mary Three during the DC101 Chili Cookoff, which was too bad as of the three bands signed to major labels who had drummers I was in band with (also emmet swimming and The Pietasters), they were the most successful. I got my chance here, plus I also enjoyed Poe & The Refreshments.
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A bunch of hair metal bands I hadn’t seen in their prime, I was down to see them all at a packed and sweaty Jaxx. Vince Neil (from Mötley Crüe) got the most love, obviously, and his band pumped out the Crüe hits.
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emmet swimming’s official album release show for Arlington To Boston was a sold out blowout at the club. They of course did a great show, but I was very impressed by Semisonic and got their album soon after.
Washington Post review
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emmet swimming’s album Arlington To Boston got the most publicity for any of their albums. It included stops and acoustic sets at 8 stores in the area. I went to this one because it was 5 minutes away from the store (and crowded).
Three Fish’s claim to fame was Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament as a member, and that’s who we went to see. There were rumors at the show Eddie Vedder would show, but no such luck.
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I’d missed out on seeing Jane’s Addiction before they broke up the first time, and I didn’t want to miss Perry Farrell with his new group.
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Worth staying up late to see these guys go through all their hits, a Doors cover and Eric and my favorite B-side. Surprised to find a bootleg of this show, but grateful to have it.
