Hey all, **************non-Orb prtion***************** So i went to see the Beta Band thursday at the Vic Theater, and was nervous about getting my rig in (since last time I was there they found it). I successfully made it through, got a good spot to tape the show, my gear was all set up, and the intro film starts. About half way through, the movie stops, all the sound goes out, the lights go out, everything! BLACKOUT. the security lights are the only thing on, along with the guards' flashlights. A few minutes in security and the members of Beta Band come out on stage and announce that the whole block has lost power, and to wait it out. 10 mins go by, the BB comes out with acoustic guitars, a melodica and bongos. they quiet the croud and play 2 songs acousticly, "Quiet" & "Human Being". I had my D8 turned upto 10, and the crowd luckily was quiet. Still no power. They leave and come back 15 mins later and play a percussion jam for 10-15 mins with 2 drumsets, bongos, congas, cowbells, tambourines, claves and a trumpet. Still no power. They come back 15 mins later and hand out beer to the front row, mingle with the audience. security gets concerned... they come back out 20 mins later and play one more acoustic song, which the name escapes me right now. They promise when ther power comes back on, they'll blow the roof off the place, and then walk off. 30 mins later still no power. After 2 hours, the security lights in the venue are beginning to fail, an they cancel the show! BB comes on stage and tells everyone "Party at Smartbar in 30 mins, we'll be there. show your stubs at the door and get free admission". now security is making us leave. as I get to the door, the power COMES BACK ON! the crowd, who is mostly outside, cheers and turns around. Security hold their ground and won't let people back in, saying it's too late to start now... the guy behind me yells "where are we? Iowa?" Damn... so I drive across town and go to Double Door, where J. Mascis is doing a solo show and get in. so, Beta Band 4/18/02 Vic Theater, Chicago 25 mins (acoutic) J. Mascis 4/18/02 Double Door, Chicago 65 mins, 2 songs w/Cobra Verde Both D8>Oade mMics. ****************Orb part*************** On the way home, I tuned in 88.7 fm WLUW's "Abstract Sessions" and lo and behold they were playing lX's smartbar set from February! They have a soundboard-quality tape of his set. When I was there behind the DJ stand, I saw a Denon DAT deck hooked upto LX's mixer, and was wondering why it was there. I figure Monday night I'll call the show and talk to the host and try to get a copy of that from him... wish me luck! Gavin __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Games - play chess, backgammon, pool and more http://games.yahoo.com/