X-Fest Pre-sale...

91x's email says that they will be adding 2 other bands. Any speculation? Hmmm..

Pre-sale starts tomorrow at 10am.
Tickets are $41 plus tax and all those ridiculous fees that Ticketmaster charges.

Click on the link to buy your tickets.


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May 20, 2007

Coors Amphitheatre (Chula Vista)

Social Distortion
30 Seconds to Mars
The Used
The Bravery
Sum 41
Shiny Toy Guns
Plain White T's
Say Anything

I've seen a few of those bands and I don't think I'd be willing to pay close to $60 (after taxes and fees) to see them again. It's just not appealing enough to spend the money.

Caller number 9?

Plain White Ts

Once again, thanks to Karla, I was able to see the Plain White Ts at the 91x Studios.

Going in, I didn't know what to expect. I couldn't recall one song of theirs. But I always enjoy free shows and I like to be surprised. They played 4 songs off their album. The Plain White Ts told us about their morning, which consisted of eggs. And to be honest, I don't think the DJ did a great job of interviewing them. He could've asked some better questions and actually studied a little about the band. The band kept correcting him when the facts weren't exactly right.

The guys were coming to San Diego fresh from Las Vegas, well, not exactly fresh as they all looked to be hung over. And the proof was to be seen at the autograph table. Their rider consisted of Corona, fruit, water, triscuits, and something else. One of the band members even had his sunglasses on at the table! But they put on a good show for the lucky few that saw them at the 91x studios. I wasn't fond of the drummer. He just didn't rub me the right way. It seemed like he had a chip on his shoulder. I don't know.

How would I describe them? They're a little poppy, but with some rock appeal. It was an acoustic set, so I couldn't get the full picture when it came to this band, but I liked them. I'd buy their cd to hear the rest of their songs. Their newest album is titled Every Second Counts and here's a link to their website.

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Pictures...

Plain White Ts



Tom & Dave


De'Mar & Mike


Tim & Dave


Tim

Rise Against

If you haven't had a chance to see this band - do it.

I was lucky enough to catch an acoustic set at the 91X Studiosand it was great. Lead singer Tim McIlrath and guitarist Zach Blair were the only ones that played, both on guitars. The other two members were roaming around the studio, only to be seen at the end for the autograph and photograph session. The audience consisted of about maybe 20 or so contest winners and their guests.

Rise Against played 4 songs. They played 3 of their hits, Prayer of the Refugee, Ready to Fall, Swing Life Away! and a cover of Danzig's Mother. I have video of the song, but it'll have to wait until later. I have to upload and change the format and do all of that good stuff so everyone can view it.

They did a quick QnA session. They were pretty fun. They kept it light and easy going. You could tell that they were having fun and happy to be there. They joked around a lot and made everyone laugh.

They're playing tonight at the iPayOne Center (formerly know as The Sports Arena) with My Chemical Romance. They're on first and they promise to be on time.

I was a fan before their acoustic set, but I'm an even bigger fan now. I hope I can catch them at another show sometime in the future.


Tim


Zach


Tim and Zach