The National

[Arby]

Originally Posted by mdel21

Saw them last night (this morning technically) at the Metro in Chicago. We were on the rail in front of Aaron. They were awesome.

haha, a fellow ant was standing probably just a few feet behind you! Such an awesome show and experience seeing them at that kind of venue. Today will be rough at work, but totally worth it

[TimHonks]

Originally Posted by mdel21

Saw them last night (this morning technically) at the Metro in Chicago. We were on the rail in front of Aaron. They were awesome.

Setlist:
August 2, 2018 || Chicago, IL

Light Years
Nobody Else Will Be There
The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness
Walk It Back
Guilty Party
Don’t Swallow the Cap
I Need My Girl
This is the Last Time
Empire Line
Born to Beg
Apartment Story
Day I Die
Hard to Find
England
Graceless
About Today
Rylan
Mr. November
Terrible Love
Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks

Awesome lineup at Metro this weekend, I'm seeing Jack White there on Saturday.

How early did you get in line? Did it seem oversold or pretty comfortable? (probably pretty hard to tell from the rail). My wife may be running a little late, just curious how much of a madhouse it will be.

Any feedback on security as far as bringing a vape pen in?

TIA

[Arby]

Originally Posted by TimHonks

Awesome lineup at Metro this weekend, I'm seeing Jack White there on Saturday.

How early did you get in line? Did it seem oversold or pretty comfortable? (probably pretty hard to tell from the rail). My wife may be running a little late, just curious how much of a madhouse it will be.

Any feedback on security as far as bringing a vape pen in?

TIA

I got there at 9:30. Didnt get railed but got just a few rows back. Kind of surprised by that, as the line was around the corner when we got there. Expect to wait in line for a while, as they process tickets and security very slowly (ultimately a good thing...it was to prevent re-sale of tix). It was pretty crowded, and I have to imagine Jack White will be an even bigger draw.

Be discrete about the pen and you'll be totally fine. Wont be an issue.

[TimHonks]

Originally Posted by Arby

I got there at 9:30. Didnt get railed but got just a few rows back. Kind of surprised by that, as the line was around the corner when we got there. Expect to wait in line for a while, as they process tickets and security very slowly (ultimately a good thing...it was to prevent re-sale of tix). It was pretty crowded, and I have to imagine Jack White will be an even bigger draw.

Be discrete about the pen and you'll be totally fine. Wont be an issue.

[clayj41]

Wishing I'd been able to swing that show and/or Lolla this year.

[mdel21]

Originally Posted by Arby

haha, a fellow ant was standing probably just a few feet behind you! Such an awesome show and experience seeing them at that kind of venue. Today will be rough at work, but totally worth it

I was the taller guy with a white hat on.
We got in line around 7:30 and we were near the door of the bar next door. A handful of people went straight to merch for the poster ahead of us, so we got closer than I would have thought based on the line. We ordered pizza from Aurelio's up the street and bullshitted with the guys in line by us.

We're going back for Houndmouth tonight. It's not sold out, so I'm not planning on getting there too early.

[eliz]

Just "found" these guys earlier this year.... I Need My Girl was the gateway and the floodgates opened WIDE for me. I love EVERYTHING about these guys, Matt's voice, their amazing overall musical talent, the lyrics... And the way they build a song is INCREDIBLE.

Saw them in Toronto for the first time on Saturday -- I say "for the first time" because it will definitely not be the last. Totally in love.

[kelchlsm]

Originally Posted by eliz

Just "found" these guys earlier this year.... I Need My Girl was the gateway and the floodgates opened WIDE for me. I love EVERYTHING about these guys, Matt's voice, their amazing overall musical talent, the lyrics... And the way they build a song is INCREDIBLE.

Saw them in Toronto for the first time on Saturday -- I say "for the first time" because it will definitely not be the last. Totally in love.

Had this same epiphany 2 years ago.

Welcome

[eliz]

Originally Posted by kelchlsm

Had this same epiphany 2 years ago.

Welcome

It truly is an epiphany, isn't it?

Pretty much can't stop listening to them these days.

[mdel21]

Went to see them in Philly last night. I was about 20 rows back. They were awesome per usual. Matt came into the crowd 5 or 6 times. I was about 3 feet from him at one point. Then for the encore we all just pushed down to the pit.

Setlist:
Nobody Else Will Be There
The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness
Walk It Back
Guilty Party
Don’t Swallow the Cap
Bloodbuzz Ohio
I Need My Girl
So Far Around the Bend
Sorrow
Conversation 16
Slow Show
Empire Line
Dark Side of the Gym
Day I Die
Carin at the Liquor Store
Graceless
Rylan
Fake Empire
Maybe Not
Mr. November
Terrible Love
Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks

The encore was totally predictable and still fucking awesome. He goes apeshit on Mr. November. So so good.

[lockman21]

Originally Posted by eliz

Just "found" these guys earlier this year.... I Need My Girl was the gateway and the floodgates opened WIDE for me. I love EVERYTHING about these guys, Matt's voice, their amazing overall musical talent, the lyrics... And the way they build a song is INCREDIBLE.

Saw them in Toronto for the first time on Saturday -- I say "for the first time" because it will definitely not be the last. Totally in love.

Apartment Story was that song for me. Probably has climbed into the discussion of one of my favorite songs of all-time.

Band is just amazing.

[laura22]

i need my girl doesn't do it for me

[justinandimcool]

INMG definitely one of those gateway songs like Fake Empire...catchy and cute but doesn’t do the band justice

Side note, at the show last week there was no one in attendance under 26, we are fuckin old

[AlpineValley804]

Originally Posted by justinandimcool

Side note, at the show last week there was no one in attendance under 26, we are fuckin old

I definitely remember feeling the same way at the show in Nashvillle. I am 30, and I definitely felt like I was on the younger end of the crowd.

[iMAC386]

Saw them at the Greek Theater this week. First time at that venue. Such a damn good show. They said they were filming the 2 shows there using equipment from the 70s-80s, so there might be a release forthcoming?

[BAHHHTIWaC]

Seeing them next week at Red Rocks. Super stoked to see them for the first time. And loving the diversity they've put into these sets the last two weeks.

[grace2]

definitely a top five band out there today

[iMAC386]

Originally Posted by BAHHHTIWaC

Seeing them next week at Red Rocks. Super stoked to see them for the first time. And loving the diversity they've put into these sets the last two weeks.

The setlists are still really Sleep Well Beast heavy this tour, but you'll hear all their hits every show at least.

You'll love it, I promise. The finale of Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks.

[laura22]

Originally Posted by AlpineValley804

I definitely remember feeling the same way at the show in Nashvillle. I am 30, and I definitely felt like I was on the younger end of the crowd.

yeah same scenario for me when i saw them 2 years ago
i felt like the crowd was super into the music. like, i've been to a handful of shows where people are just there for entertainment or something fun to do. the national was a different atmosphere... knowledgeable fans

[BAHHHTIWaC]

Originally Posted by iMAC386

The setlists are still really Sleep Well Beast heavy this tour, but you'll hear all their hits every show at least.

You'll love it, I promise. The finale of Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks.

Yea, I've seen that, and I'm cool with it since I love SWB (besides Born to Beg which they're fortunately keeping off of setlists). But it's seemed as though since their shows at the Greek that they've been throwing in some tunes that haven't gotten much attention as of late and cutting one or two SWB songs.

[justinandimcool]

That one run this year they opened each show with a rare song was so cool

[lockman21]

Going to see 'em in Dallas on Saturday. So excited.

[justinandimcool]

Just saw their Austin set list on their Instagram from tonight, they played pretty much none of their hits except AT
What the hell did Austin do to deserve that, show looks great

[Jordan#41]

They appear to be teasing something. Perhaps a new song????

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo-PBujF...by=thenational

[mdel21]

Sweet.

I got the green pressing of SWB yesterday, along with High Violet, Trouble Will Find Me, and Boxer.

[Jordan#41]

I'm not sure now if its really anything.

Nothing posted to their twitter/FB. Also nothing posted to the Cherry Tree fanclub. One can hope though...

[TheLastStop123]

I don't know why, but The National never really clicked for me aside from Fake Empire years ago. I'm 28 now and I've recently re-visited them and am just blown away. I cannot get over how good High Violet, Boxer and Trouble Will Find Me is. Still haven't listened to Alligator (next on my list) or Sleep Well Beast yet, or their first 2 records. But man, those 3 albums are freaking incredible.

[Jordan#41]

Originally Posted by TheLastStop123

I don't know why, but The National never really clicked for me aside from Fake Empire years ago. I'm 28 now and I've recently re-visited them and am just blown away. I cannot get over how good High Violet, Boxer and Trouble Will Find Me is. Still haven't listened to Alligator (next on my list) or Sleep Well Beast yet, or their first 2 records. But man, those 3 albums are freaking incredible.

Sorta started in a similar way. I was always a big fan of bands like Bon Iver, Grizzly Bear, Arcade Fire but I remember cooking in my kitchen one day while having one of those indie rock music stations playing on my iPad in the background. "Sea of Love" came on and I was hooked. I remember the lead up to Sleep Well Beast was agonizing for me bc I wanted to hear new music from them so badly. Have seen them live now a number of times and they are without question my favorite band on the planet.

[kelchlsm]

I don't think Alligator is as good as Boxer, High Violet and TWFM

[clayj41]

I think Alligator is my #2 behind TWFM.