StoneMtn Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 A friend called me last night and offered me a free ticket to see the Sadies next week in Whistler. I have never heard them, but am under the impression they are British punk. I have heard good things about them for a couple of years, though, and I have always had an interest in punk rock (well, until the early-90s when it became watered down, pop-punk). The thing is, the show is likely to start after 11pm at the bar, and I have to be back at my desk in my office 8 hours later. Then, I am scheduled to see GWAR that night in Vancouver, and am again back at the office the next day after driving back from Vancouver in the middle of the night. (BTW, an aggro-rock-week filled with the Sadies and GWAR is not typical for me; whereas a run of blues/jambands/folk/reggae would make more sense.) Anyway, my point is that I am going to be dead tired if I see the Sadies, go to work, drive to Vancouver, see GWAR, drive back, go to work, and then finally crash hard. I am more than prepared to do it, though, if my good friends at the Sanctuary tell me that the Sadies are worth it. Any comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolarGarlic Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 I'm gonna be seeing them here in Calgary this Saturday eve...i can tell you more then. I have heard some of their stuff and feel it will be a great time..i also think the venue will be an important factor for this gig. For anyone here in the know they are playing the Bowness Comm Hall here in town and if you know that place an you have an idea about the Sadies then your know it will be a STINKY good time. Godspeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 The Sadies are a alt-country based rock band in the vein of late 60's Stones ( Beggars Banquet ) and The Byrds. British punk they ain't. They do have a garage rock element in their sound, so I've heard.Go and see them. They are one of Canada's best kept secrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 If it's http://www.thesadies.net/ (which I think it is; their tour dates list a show in Whistler on Nov. 23), they're definitely not British punk, more Canadian intelligent roots-rock. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palms Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 They are one of Canada's best bands. Don't miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 If it's any indication, they did a tour opening for Blue Rodeo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted November 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Hmmmm, so the consensus seems to be that these guys are clearly NOT British and NOT punk, but an amazing Canadian garage band with country influences. It also seems that the Skanktuarians have spoken and advise me to attend. I will almost certainly go, but I would very much appreciate hearing from SolarGarlic this weekend after he catches their show. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolarGarlic Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 I will almost certainly go, but I would very much appreciate hearing from SolarGarlic this weekend after he catches their show. Thanks guys! Will do! I also can't believe you are going to see GWAR!! Friggin hilarious....Death Pod Comes From the Sky!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteymuseum Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Trust me when I say...go to this show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted November 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 " I also can't believe you are going to see GWAR!! Friggin hilarious"YOU can't believe it? To say the least, neither can I. I just hope to get out alive! Wish me luck. (I think I'm getting too old for this...)WhiteyMuseum: You have always been a reliable source of music-info. I will almost certainly be going, and your recommendation played no small part in that decision. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Here's what you need to know - Dallas and Travis Good are sons of Canadian legends The Good Brothers. The music is a country punk kinda mix, with some surf guitar. They play a ton of instrumental tunes and the average length of their songs is about 2 minutes. I've seen them a few times throught the years, the last time was 2 weeks ago. Rick White of Elevator fame joined them for the encore and did some Unintended material (album by Sadies, Greg Keelor and Rick White). Go check 'em out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted November 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 These guys are offspring of the Good Brothers?!?!? I had no idea! I used to be somewhat friends with (presumably) their sister, Darcie Good, who was a one-time member of the Grateful Dead cover band "The Coma Toast". Alright, I'm going, but I still want SolarGarlic's review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelter Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 go see the sadies or die trying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Me and a friend went a while back and were pretty impressed. Definately something new to us. Short explosive country/bluegrassy?/punkish...fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guigsy Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 the only time i have seen the sadies was the night after the morning johnny cash died. fitting. i'll say the same, go to this show. and as an aside, get the Unintended album. fu©k, is that ever good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted November 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Out of curiosity, is there a single person out there who thinks I SHOULDN'T go to this show? I am just surprised that (for the first time in history) everyone on this board agrees and has the same opinion about a band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 I'd say check it out... Cuz The Sadies are AWESOME!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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