Went to the Flaming Lips show last night at the Del Mar fairgrounds. Payed $6 to park in a dirt lot 10 minutes way from the grounds. $6 to get in, took 10-15 minutes walking through tons of people. had some lady comment on us, saying "those must be the concert goers... I can tell." Overall, the show was OK. Not really into their recordings, but the live show was better then expected. The band that opened the show was no bueno for sure. The dude did climb in the bubble, but it was seriously for half a song so why even waste the effort? In the end, I wanted a sandwich. "Utah... give me two."
The first time I saw them at Street Scene '07 was tons better. I guess when you aren't expecting all the fancy stuff (and can actually see the stage) it's much more exciting.
ReplyDeleteI was getting pissed that it took them so long to get on stage. I know they are old dudes and totally burnt out, but it's not like they're invalid. No excuse for more than an hour between bands!
Seeing all the rich white North County folk was interesting--so much make up and bad taste we could have as well been at Lips.
In the end, we should have showed up an hour and a half later and found somewhere free to park, but thanks for going with me!!