Brian's religious beliefs shouldn't bother you. He isn't putting hidden messages in his songs, and doesn't preach when performing or hanging out. Fact of the matter is, Brian is one of nicest and most genuinely humble people you will ever meet. He loves what he does, and doesn't take any aspect of it for granted. So if he is a Christian, which I won't confirm or deny, that's his choice. Don't go quoting Bad Religion out of context, it doesn't make you like cool or witty.

-chris

Posted by bottlerocket on 2008-02-28 17:36:45
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hmm...
I saw, philly, new york and DC and for sure the Loved Ones had by far the most fans and the best response.

Gaslight did do well though. I liked them, but I heard that singer guy is a Christian. Sucks. Go prey on someone else...

Posted by foolsgold on 2008-02-28 17:03:20
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Great show. I took two friends, one of whom had only heard either Gaslight or TLO a handful of times and the other had never heard either, and they were both blown away (though much more by Gaslight). Seriously, everyone I introduce Gaslight Anthem to falls in love with them, it's ridiculous. They have a very Bruce Springsteen vibe which has a much wider classic rock appeal than, say, pop-punk bands like Fall Out Boy do. That, and their lyrics aren't cheesy as hell. Had to leave halfway through TLO's set but from what I saw of it, it was pretty good. I'll agree with the other commenters here, though, that Gaslight definitely stole the show. The Ergs were good, but they lost the audience about halfway through. I think people got tired of pogoing. LaGrecia was good too, but I think I'll need to give their tracks a few more spins before I make up my mind. I've liked all of Jason's previous stuff so there's no reason I wouldn't like this. One thing I will say, though, is that they need to work on their dynamic range. It gets tiring (and boring) listening to everything at the same intensity. Maybe that's why I think The Gaslight Anthem outshone all other bands at the show--more variety within and between songs than the other acts? (Followed by the Loved ones, then Ergs and LaGrecia--let's face it, their songs aren't exactly the most varied in style, tone, and tempo).

All that being said, definitely a memorable show. I can't help but feel that these bands--Gaslight and TLO, specifically--should be playing larger venues, though. I feel like every time I go to the Knitting Factory it should be more crowded, but I guess that's what fire codes are for. Can't wait to see Gaslight again!

"really?? where were these shows? the east coast shows Loved Ones got a much more sizable response, and when I spoke to Dave at the one show he had nothing but nice things to say about them, they seem like they're all friends, at that was at the end of the tour! weird...maybe it was an off night..."

I'm in Pittsburgh...TLO were good, and I didn't notice anything but good feelings from everyone playing, but more people were into Gaslight and a number of folks left after their set. That's all.

Lagrecia not playing the DC show is the unstoked moment of this year for me :(

Gaslight Anthem is quickly becoming one of my favorite bands to see live, every song is just so..sing-able

god, you people love to talk shit about nothing...i overheard brian bitching to his wife about the same shit, kids kicking his guitar, and diving in to him and all this. who cares?

Posted by iruineverything on 2008-02-28 00:45:47
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Gaslight were phenomenal at this show.

Loved Ones were good, but man their singer is a prick. Kids were coming up on stage to sing along and stage dive and you saw him getting more and more pissed off about it as the night went on.

At one point a kid was on stage and Dave wouldn't go into the next verse until the kid dove off. The kid was waiting because he wanted to sing but Dave screamed at him "If your're gonna do it, do it motherfucker!" and made the kid look like a complete ass.

I was very happy when someone accidentally kicked his mic stand causing his mic to rock him in the teeth.

Posted by warped on 2008-02-27 19:56:10
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I saw the same show in Philly with Amateur Party opening, and it was amazing. The entire crowd was into the show, and it was fucking awesome, save the assholes who kept grabbing the hood of my hoodie. If I ever see one of them again, I'll kick their ass.

Posted by fourtyfour on 2008-02-27 19:50:52
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Um, HI!
I was that girl on stage for "Chicken"!
Thanks for the mention :P

Brian, do you remember which other songs that LaGrecia played?

And that setlist from The Gaslight Anthem sounds pretty much nothing short of orgasmic.

The Loved Ones and LaGrecia in the same live show.

Goddamn. Yes.

really?? where were these shows? the east coast shows Loved Ones got a much more sizable response, and when I spoke to Dave at the one show he had nothing but nice things to say about them, they seem like they're all friends, at that was at the end of the tour! weird...maybe it was an off night...

Gaslight Anthem definitely upstaged TLO at the show out here. No question.

saw this show a week or so ago, and it's obvious that the spotlight of Fat has gone to Dave Hause's head. he looked completely pissed off that only (gasp!) about 100 people hung around to see them.

really what it was is that there were 150 people there for Gaslight Anthem, who completely blew TLO off the stage.

by the end of their (TLO's) set, i'd say 50 people were still there.

need to switch up the headliner on this tour and tell Hause to get over himself. the new album is weak.

im cming home tomorow and i find out i miss thuis!! i am pissed this show sounded killer however nothing could beat tlo at asbury lanes

Posted by robyourselfblind on 2008-02-26 23:36:53
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i got fired because i felt seeing this show was much more important than spending the night at sears.

the ergs! are one of the most fun bands around and their set was great. i havent seen that many kids pogo-ing in a long time.

Gaslight was the highlight of the night for me. sink or swim was my favorite album of '07, and senor and the queen is a very natural addition to their catalog. they made their set really interesting with the quick transitions. and how can you go wrong with a tom petty cover?

as for the loved ones, ive never gotten the attraction to this band. the songs are pretty catchy and they arent bad, but they just dont connect with me. and for anyone else that has seen them live, did it seem to you like they were kind of full of themselves? i thought they came off as assholes a little bit.

even the two opening bands posted good sets.

amazing show. one ill remember for a long time to come.

If anything I think Gaslight is getting big within their home region, hence why the ridiculous crowd reactions in NYC, Philly and Boston. Its more of a regional thing as opposed to simply an 'Org thing.

Posted by TeaEssAre on 2008-02-26 19:33:29
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FANTASTIC show

very fun the entire time

i had so much fun at this show!
read my review if you care

Hardcore Circa 2008

yeah for sure only on this site is gaslight bigger than the loved ones. the shows i saw loved got the biggest response. gaslight is good and people know who they are and are getting psyched, but come on. gas light isnt selling out these venues, that's for sure.

Posted by skankbook on 2008-02-26 17:01:55
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Score is for the Philly show.

Dave's little brother played guitar on "Louisianna," which if you've ever been to a Souls show. the song had a "True Believers"-esque feeling from the crowd.

I know the Loved Ones get some hate here, but to me "Build & Burn" shows "Keep Your Heart" wasn't a fluke.

Gaslight was fucking incredible, it won't be long before they're headlining and selling out large venues.

The Ergs! are one of (if not the) best band in pop punk right now.

Posted by victim on 2008-02-26 16:49:26
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I've seen alot of orgers intimate that Gaslight brings out more people than Loved Ones, but I think thats a conceit confined to the org

Not that it matters to me either way, I like both and they put on an awesome show in Gainvesville. Incidentally, New Mexican Disaster Squad put on an awesome too, the best I've seen from them -- I think it was because I really liked their setlist this time

Posted by BarleyPat on 2008-02-26 16:38:55
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Great review, great tour. That is all.

That just doesn't make any sense on a number of counts.

Well, Higher Giant is also ex-Kid Dynamite. LaGrecia played right after them. That's basically what I was implying.

Don't most people prefer Loud About Loathing or, if you have to only count full-lengths, This Is Satire to File Under Black?

Probably, but I think File blows away everything else in their discography.

The Philly show was absolutely incredible. I hadn't heard Gaslight Anthem prior, but I was absolutely blown away. The last band that gave me that strong a first impression was Strike Anywhere back in 2003.
Also, it was great to hear two songs from the first Loved Ones e.p. that I'd never heard live before... What a good night!

i was at this show. so much fucking fun. it was also the first time i took e at a show and it was crazy!

Pretty much my idea of The Loved Ones...only interesting if you're inebriated or pushing 40.

Posted by lostandclowned on 2008-02-26 13:51:37
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this was an incredible show.

Posted by onegirlarmy on 2008-02-26 13:50:07
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I'm pretty sure Erica is Dave Hause's wife, not sister (he mentions it on the Kid Dynamite DVD commentary).

But yeah this show was awesome. ALL the bands played great sets.

saw this in boston/cambridge. definitely one of the best shows i've been to in a couple years.

kinda bummed that the loved ones skimped on the set list. looks like nyc got the better show from them.

Posted by say_not_a_word on 2008-02-26 12:53:56
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i was at this show. so much fucking fun. it was also the first time i took e at a show and it was crazy!

Posted by telegraphrocks on 2008-02-26 12:41:00
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The Chicago date was fun as hell.

Loved Ones, Gaslight Anthem, Arrivals, and Hifi Handgrenades. All the band's were awesome.

Only odd thing I thought was the low attendance. The venue holds less than 300, and when The Loved Ones played it seemed as if the place was only half (or a bit more) full.

The Milwaukee line-up of Loved Ones, Flatliners, Cobra Skulls next month is going to be TITS!

Dear Gaslight,

Don't stop closing with We're Getting a Divorce, You Keep the Dinner. At least don't remove it from your set list.

Dave's sister's name is Missy. And the Loved Ones are for sure blowing up, I think they sold Philly, Ny, boston and DC out. so sincere, this band is the real deal.

Posted by AnotherBoringStory on 2008-02-26 10:45:56
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My god, this sounds like one hell of a show. I'd kill to see Gaslight or The Ergs!

Score is for "Louisiana."

I'm really not sure why LaGrecia would be called "another ex-Kid Dynamite collective -- however, with Jason Shevchuk now up front and center."

That just doesn't make any sense on a number of counts.

Don't most people prefer Loud About Loathing or, if you have to only count full-lengths, This Is Satire to File Under Black?

Saw this tour in Boston.
The Loved Ones were unimpressive. I think they have such cheesy stage presence.

La Grecia was incredible.

Posted by Rastid on 2008-02-26 03:33:14
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really fun show

I went to see this show in Pittsburgh and LaGrecia was fucking amazing. Shevchuk's energy is amazing and they are incredibly tight; it's hard to believe that they've only been together for 5 or 6 months.

It's a damned shame that their album isn't coming out until May.

the ergs rule this 3 ring rodeo.

almost went to this show.

"louisiana" is by far (and it's not close) the best song the loved ones has ever done. it's so simple and so perfect.

Posted by misterspike on 2008-02-26 01:27:04
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Longer Loved Ones set than we got in Miami (and I could have sworn Dave's sister was named Lisa).

During "Selfish Masquerade" (a personal favorite of Build & Burn), Brian from Gaslight was standing next to me screaming along to every word. I think it's one of his faves too.

Great tour. I feel for anyone missing this show if it passes through near you.

The Ergs are better than both of those bands.