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“We don’t play concerts…we throw parties!” Well, Mr. W.K., that couldn’t be more true. Allow me to preface this by saying; I have never been compelled to write a review before (neither album nor show). I can’t say whether I will ever write one again, but I do know one thing: this show deserved a review. I should state that the only reason I came to the show was to see Andrew W.K. I had seen him perform one other time at the 2002 Warped Tour and I knew he would not disappoint. I did not know at the time that Andrew W.K. would exceed every expectation.

As for the show as a whole, I saw 2 songs of the opening band “Die Trying”, watched Andrew W.K.’s magnificent set, and then left before Hoobastank came one. I mean let’s be reasonable here, who really wants to see Hoobastank anyway? Of the few songs I witnessed from Die Trying I really don’t know that I can make a judgment call. I had never heard of them before. Apparently they are from Sacramento, CA, but I’m not sure they were really my cup o’ tea.

After their set, there was a significant lull in the show. The crowd began chanting ANDREW!” as soon as Die Trying finished, but he didn’t begin his set for probably thirty minutes. This was somewhat annoying, but I found that it would be totally worth the wait.

Everyone but Andrew W.K. took the stage and played a quick instrumental, and then before our eyes, the man, himself, appeared before us on stage, in all his grungy reverie. He stepped to the keyboard, and they opened with “Victory Strikes Again” the opening track of his newest album, “The Wolf”. Now my memory isn’t the best, and personally I don’t own any of his CDs (I know some songs from listening to my girlfriend’s), so I don’t know the titles of all of the songs he played. However, that is not really what was important. The important thing is, the guy was extremely entertaining. He was genuinely happy, and as I quoted at the beginning of the interview, they really did throw a party. Tons of fans were on stage all the time and this usually irks me, but it didn’t seem to this time, due to the general atmosphere Andrew W.K. created. He danced around in his goofy fashion and was so much fun to watch. Some of the songs he played that I remember are as follows (in no particular order): “Your Rules”, “Party Hard”, “Girls Own Love”, and “She is Beautiful”. As stated before, these are not ALL of the songs he played. Either my memory is failing me at this moment, or I was too awed to register the titles in my memory bank.

Either way, I recommend going to see him whenever he comes near you, with whomever he is touring with (even if you don’t stay for the other bands) because Andrew W.K. will make sure you have such a good time that you will surely have that smile glued to your face, far past the time you have been compelled to write a show review.






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    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 24, 2003 at 7:31 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    Omfg !!! teh andrew w. K. Rocks out like he has a cocks out !!! the wolf is rock for good. He is the bettre than the simple plans and teh not very good charlots. Lars r.

    Posted by Magician on 2003-11-24 10:48:42
    My Score:

    No Bryan, I do not know Brian. Sorry.

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 24, 2003 at 12:00 AM (EST)
    My Score:

    Magician,
    Do you know Brian Hurley. He lovesthe wolf and attends Duquense.

    -bryan styles

    Posted by Magician on 2003-11-22 17:18:39
    My Score:

    You do know that Saves the Day didn't invent the word "reverie", right? Please tell me you knew that.

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 1:54 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    no it's that you're a savestheday freak.

    Posted by Magician on 2003-11-21 12:07:45
    My Score:

    You're exactly right. Come to think of it I meant "reverence", or something like it, but the only word that could come to mind was reverie. It's that stupid English language. The words are so similar yet have completely different meanings. My error.

    Posted by boldredletters on 2003-11-21 11:28:57
    My Score:

    unless you meant andrew wk was in a state of daydreaming, i think you might've misused reverie.

    good review otherwise.

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 20, 2003 at 12:12 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    Well what are you waiting for?

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 20, 2003 at 11:09 AM (EST)
    My Score:

    LOL

    Andrew W.K. sucks so fucking much I want to shit my pants and run around with my shirt off screaming like a chimpanzee.

    Posted by Magician on 2003-11-20 01:11:40
    My Score:

    I think it's fairly self-explanatory.

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 8:12 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    "in all his grungy reverie"

    ...what does that mean?
    decent review. i enjoy andrew wk.

    -benz

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 7:55 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    boooooo. Death to nostalgic cock rockers.

    -BSD

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 6:57 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    his set for this tour (if anyone cares)

    instumental
    victory strikes again
    its time to party
    take it off
    girls own love
    she is beautiful
    ready to die
    your rules
    never let down
    we want fun
    party hard
    i get wet

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 3:59 PM (EST)
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    Sat. January 17, 2003 CC.COM
    The Machine (Pink Floyd Tribute Band)
    Tix: $18.50 / $20.50 Doors: 7:30PM Show: 8:30 PM All Ages TICKETMASTER.COM

    |

    they aren't done at the end of DEC, so that is a good thing

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 2:56 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    muahahaha. The Steelers are gonna lose to my Brownies this week then go off and win the division

    (yeah, yeah, our division sucks, but still, we can't have Cincy win it, right?)

    Posted by boba_fett on 2003-11-19 09:28:34
    My Score:

    yes. yes you are a fag.

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 10:14 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    Andrew W.K. sucks a big fucking COCK

    - Me
    http://www.jackmeoff.com/
    (I'm a fag)

    Posted by SpamMan on 2003-11-18 21:36:45
    My Score:

    Suburb of Pittsburgh yep thats me....

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 9:30 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    The Steelers... man, this is a tough year. I like Tommy Maddox and all, but I have got to say that I never lost faith in Kordell Stewart. But this yearit isn't a question of the QB, it's EVERYTHING. Sigh. At least Penn State is doing well... oh wait. No .... miserable.

    Posted by Magician on 2003-11-18 18:11:40
    My Score:

    Concert review, superdude. Concert review. I, too, reside in the Pittsburgh area. I go to Duquesne University, but I'm not originally from the 'Burgh. How 'bout them Steelers?

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 4:50 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    "I was too awed to register the titles in my memory bank.

    Thats bullshit

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 4:33 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    old pitty as i call it. yep i live here, and i am going to die here. i can feel it.

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 4:24 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    I live a little bit outside of Pittsburgh, but spend most of my time in Friendship (right by Oakland).

    ~jacobe

    Posted by slippy on 2003-11-18 16:10:42
    My Score:

    what the hell is with this superdude character?

    Posted by FortyMinutesWest on 2003-11-18 16:08:26
    My Score:

    So who here is from Pittsburgh/the Pittsburgh area?

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 4:07 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    what the fuck are you talking about superdude?

    Posted by superdude on 2003-11-18 15:23:41
    My Score:

    This review was good, but here's how I would make it better:

    1. I never in knew Andrew W.K. had a live album. Crazy!

    2. Can I get it at Hot Topic? And does it come with a studded wrist band?

    3. That's weird, because usually opening acts aren't included on live cds/

    4. Is this 3D? Must be.

    5. You should have just skipped Hoobastank if you don't like them so much. That's what the button is for.

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 3:00 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    Scott, do you know when Laga is closing? I can't seem to find a date, although I've heard as of 12/31 is will be no more.

    ~jacobe

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 2:45 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    You should have offered them BJ supremes!

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 12:44 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    I was standing outside of this show w/ a handful of my friends for one of their birthdays. I gave it my best to try and get 'em to go in, but since it wasn't by Joker Productions they couldn't get in free and didn't want to see AWK.

    Oh well, maybe next time.

    - Scott
    http://www.local-felons.com/
    (it's a whole new thing)

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