Richmond Fontaine setlist info

[Risteardo]

Hi,

Upcoming second EOTR attendee, first post here. Can't wait for it now. Going with my wife and 2 1/2 year old daughter. Been browsing the forum for last couple of months, mostly for band recommendations as I don't know some of the lower-profile bands, so thanks for that. Most looking forward to seeing Okkervil River, Neko Case, Fleet Foxes, Explosions In The Sky, David Thomas Broughton and Richmond Fontaine.

With regard to RF, friend of mine saw them at Electric Picnic near Dublin on Friday and said that the first half hour of their set was composed of tracks from their new album. Greatest hits then after that. I only got their new album a few days ago so must give it a good hammering over the next few days. Anyway, thought this info might be useful for other RF devotees...

She also said Magnolia Electric Co. were, well, electric. Highly recommended apparently.

Cheers,

Rich.

[Elfy]

Unlikely to see RF, unfortunately, as I really want to see the Hold Steady...... but definitely planning on catching Magnolia Electric Co

[bennyhana22]

Unlikely to see RF, unfortunately, as I really want to see the Hold Steady...... but definitely planning on catching Magnolia Electric Co

Edited September 7, 2009 by bennyhana22

[MattL80]

I saw Richmond Fontaine yesterday. Absolutely amazing. I now have the problem of seeing them again or the Hold Steady.

And yes there was quite a lot of new stuff but also loads of older ones. Superb.

[Risteardo]

Rich~

Ignore Elfy who is taking the 'easy' option of party-closers THS over the raw beauty of RF's story-telling (in actual fact I'm quite excited by the fact that the cross-over times means filling my heart with RF and then a tidy sprint over to the Garden for the last bit of THS when it's all 'going off'!).

[bennyhana22]

Well in that case let me stick my nose in (again) and recommend some lower profiles that I didn't know pre-EOTR plans but have became likely/must-sees:

The Leisure Society (just heavenly songwriting)

Mumford & Sons (great folky-pop stuff - very feelgood)

The Tallest Man on Earth (acoustic guitar/banjo to die for)

Spokes (almost post-rock at times with a violin!)

Loney, Dear (very, very good pop music!)

There. Go see them with a 100% satisfaction guarantee or you ain't seen me, right?

Ben

[Risteardo]

Well in that case let me stick my nose in (again) and recommend some lower profiles that I didn't know pre-EOTR plans but have became likely/must-sees:

The Leisure Society (just heavenly songwriting)

Mumford & Sons (great folky-pop stuff - very feelgood)

The Tallest Man on Earth (acoustic guitar/banjo to die for)

Spokes (almost post-rock at times with a violin!)

Loney, Dear (very, very good pop music!)

There. Go see them with a 100% satisfaction guarantee or you ain't seen me, right?

Ben

[bennyhana22]

Nice one Ben, the only act I know there is Tallest Man On Earth, so I'll be checking out the others, and you better pray they hold my attention

[Elfy]

Ignore Elfy who is taking the 'easy' option of party-closers THS over the raw beauty of RF's story-telling (in actual fact I'm quite excited by the fact that the cross-over times means filling my heart with RF and then a tidy sprint over to the Garden for the last bit of THS when it's all 'going off'!).

Just getting you back for the friends thing, Elfy

[Elfy]

I'm only sorry that I haven't had the chance to give EM Co. more of a go. I must say I wasn't 'taken' on first listen of Josephine and so drifted towards other bands that I wanted to hear more...too much music, too little time for homework!

[Elfy]

Well in that case let me stick my nose in (again) and recommend some lower profiles that I didn't know pre-EOTR plans but have became likely/must-sees:

The Leisure Society (just heavenly songwriting)

Mumford & Sons (great folky-pop stuff - very feelgood)

The Tallest Man on Earth (acoustic guitar/banjo to die for)

Spokes (almost post-rock at times with a violin!)

Loney, Dear (very, very good pop music!)

There. Go see them with a 100% satisfaction guarantee or you ain't seen me, right?

Ben

[bennyhana22]

Couple of things:

1.

Anyway, re RF - there's got to be at least one band at EOTR that I curse myself for missing - might try and catch the beginning of their set (can't remember the timings....)

You will, when issued with my before-mentioned pastel-coloured clashfinder (extra copies already in rucksack pocket!)

and 2.

You and I prowl these boards FAR too often

Ben

[Elfy]

You and I prowl these boards FAR too often

[Risteardo]

Guilty as charged

[Elfy]

Blitzen Trapper and Shearwater were already on my list

[Better Late...]

Guilty as charged

Edited September 7, 2009 by Better Late...

[Elfy]

The lovely Elfy

[GTG]

Anyway, re RF - there's got to be at least one band at EOTR that I curse myself for missing -

- last year there were three - The Young Republic, The Acorn, and Shearwater. At least I've had the chance to see two of them since - the same two I will be seeing again this year

[Elfy]

Missing Young Republic last year must count as an achievement in itself - they played at least 4 sets!

[geofelgie]

Joe Gideon and the Shark are now rivalling Mumford and Sons for my number one MUST see:

"Bought a bicycle in Clapham where I roamed the early hours

Picked up a Queen and he showed me his crown jewels

Made myself mysterious with a haircut and a hat

Worked 9 to 5 at Debenhams, rented a flat

I lasted until my lunch break and then I took off,

There wasn’t a moment to lose,

I’d already wasted the morning selling another man shoes"

Class!

[Sipperana]

I'd almost forgotten about the Leisure Society. They originally came onto the radar early in the year as they were mentioned in the Times as being by appointment to Guy Garvey. Well if it was good enough for the Acorn....

Blimey, another must-see. Anyone got a cloning machine?

[Elfy]

I'd almost forgotten about the Leisure Society. Blimey, another must-see.

[bennyhana22]

Just thought I'd use this thread for an entirely self-indulgent bump to say that:

'WE USED TO THINK THE FREEWAY SOUNDED LIKE A RIVER' IS A BLOODY FANTASTIC RECORD!!!!

I have become mildly RF obsessed since being blown away by them at the festival and the whole of this album is just terrific.

Sorry, just needed to share

Ben

[MattL80]

Just thought I'd use this thread for an entirely self-indulgent bump to say that:

'WE USED TO THINK THE FREEWAY SOUNDED LIKE A RIVER' IS A BLOODY FANTASTIC RECORD!!!!

I have become mildly RF obsessed since being blown away by them at the festival and the whole of this album is just terrific.

Sorry, just needed to share

Ben

[ljsawyer]

Yeah I have nothing but praise for this album - my favourite of the year.

Bought both of Vlautin's books too