The Wildhearts

Just got home from the show at the Key Club in LA. I thought it was a great show and I had a blast, and I think the band did too. Well, at least Ginger seemed really happy and said something to the effect of that earlier in the day he didn't think it was going to be all that great of a show but it ended up being a lot better than he'd expected. A lot of the people, towards the front where I was standing at least, seemed to know the words to the songs and were really into it, which is cool since that doesn't always happen here in LA.

The set list was the same as the one I saw posted for the New York show. Ginger dedicated 'Rooting for the Bad Guy' to Paul Raven. Other than that he didn't talk too much between songs. The crowd gave a valiant attempt at getting an encore with a rendition of 'Don't Worry 'Bout Me', which didn't materialize, but I can't complain. I enjoyed this set a lot more than when they came through town a while back supporting The Darkness. I've now heard '29x the Pain' live. I can now die a happy man!

The only thing I was bummed about was that the only merchandise they seemed to have was a "Destroy All Monsters" T-shirt.

29xThePain wrote:The only thing I was bummed about was that the only merchandise they seemed to have was a "Destroy All Monsters" T-shirt.

You're lucky you got that. We were told that the medium we picked up at the boat show for my daughter was the last shirt they had. Maybe they have a certain amount set aside for each show.

If you're an LA Wildhearts fan, you've got to be happy. The first 2 tunes were scoldingly good--Greetings + Vanilla, then the rest of the set slipped in nicely. I for one was singing along like I meant it.
See 'em in San Fran or Seattle. They throttled LA.

29xThePain wrote:The set list was the same as the one I saw posted for the New York show.

And both New York shows (unless someone checked in meticulous detail) had identical setlists, which I found a little disappointing. After all, I'm pretty sure the majority of fans hit up both shows, so we all just got different words to the same old fucking song (we;ll, the same words, actually)...

Ginger dedicated 'Rooting for the Bad Guy' to Paul Raven. Other than that he didn't talk too much between songs. The crowd gave a valiant attempt at getting an encore with a rendition of 'Don't Worry 'Bout Me', which didn't materialize, but I can't complain.

He thanked Paul on the boat, telling him to put his hand up, but if he did, I couldn't see him anyway,,, No encores either night in NYC, and nobody else seemed to want to sing "Don't Worry 'bout Me" either.

The only thing I was bummed about was that the only merchandise they seemed to have was a "Destroy All Monsters" T-shirt.

I was a bit underwhelmed by the merchandise. I thought the WH07 CD hadn't been released properly here and would at least be available, and New Flesh single. Nope. T shirts were a bit dull, no smileybones, and I didn't think I wanted a pink Children of the Unicorn one with rainbows on, not sure that sends the right message.

Nomad wrote:

29xThePain wrote:The set list was the same as the one I saw posted for the New York show.

And both New York shows (unless someone checked in meticulous detail) had identical setlists, which I found a little disappointing. After all, I'm pretty sure the majority of fans hit up both shows, so we all just got different words to the same old fucking song (we;ll, the same words, actually)...

Ginger dedicated 'Rooting for the Bad Guy' to Paul Raven. Other than that he didn't talk too much between songs. The crowd gave a valiant attempt at getting an encore with a rendition of 'Don't Worry 'Bout Me', which didn't materialize, but I can't complain.

He thanked Paul on the boat, telling him to put his hand up, but if he did, I couldn't see him anyway,,, No encores either night in NYC, and nobody else seemed to want to sing "Don't Worry 'bout Me" either.

The only thing I was bummed about was that the only merchandise they seemed to have was a "Destroy All Monsters" T-shirt.

I was a bit underwhelmed by the merchandise. I thought the WH07 CD hadn't been released properly here and would at least be available, and New Flesh single. Nope. T shirts were a bit dull, no smileybones, and I didn't think I wanted a pink Children of the Unicorn one with rainbows on, not sure that sends the right message.

paul raven wouldn't have put his hand up, as he died the other day of a heart attack. hence the RFTBG dedication.

fuckin hell, he was only 46

I thought I'd share an email I wrote to a friend (hi Susan) who also attended the show. It says it all really.

"was that not THE BEST SHOW EVER!?! Seriously, I've seen sooooooo many bands live from Aerosmith to Prince, The Police, Springsteen, YES, Fleetwood Mac, The Who, James Taylor, Parliament, EWF... everyone you can imagine, big and small and in-between, and I can't remember a show that was this amazing except Michael Jackson and the mighty Led Zep (and the greatest voice of our time Luther Vandross)... but I'd put this one right up there at the top with any show I've EVER SEEN!!!!!!!! No fx, no special lights, nothing needed but Ginger, CJ, RItch and Scott. Really, I had set myself up to be disappointed.
Yes, I'm sure I would have been happy with anything, but as picky as I am could have very easily been let down as my expectations were sky (chaser) high.

We'll have to talk more about this later. I'm still in disbelief. I've also decided that this can not be the only time I see The Wildhearts live. I've got to find away to see them again... somehow, someway.

FRICKIN' GINGER INDEED!!!"
jd

I didn't get any pix with the band, no signed items, nothing other than the "Destroy All Monsters" t-shirt - one for me, and one for my son... (many came up to me and asked where they could buy my "Playback Party" WH shirt) but I don't really care. I just can't believe I finally got to see The Wildhearts LIVE! I know it must have been a drag to fly cross country to play one gig in this tiny sunset strip club, but the band were true troopers and put on an amazing show. Every one of the new songs was outstanding and the chorus for "Rooting For The Bad Guy" was the evenings best sing-along. Anyone that has access to the band, please pass along the biggest of thank yous for making this a night to remember.

The Key Club, Hollywood, CA. 10/21/2007 set list:

Greetings...
Vanilla Radio
TV Tan
Caffeine Bomb
Everlone
The Revolution Will Be Televised
O.C.D.
Nita Nitro
Suckerpunch
Destroy All Monsters
Sick Of Drugs
Love U Til I Don't
The Hard Way
Weekend
Rooting For The Bad Guy (AMAZING!!!)
Someone That Won't Let Me Go
29 X The Pain
Headfck
I Wanna Go...

What does the Destroy All Monsters Shirt look like?

Would make a good single cover with some colour...using the faces painting for the Destroy All Monsters single again would just be lazy...

Dave C wrote:What does the Destroy All Monsters Shirt look like?

I agree it would make a great cover, though I'd prefer it in straight black and white. Gives it more of an old-school feel.

Cheers Nuno, great looking shirt there. I hope they're available in blighty.