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Ever wanted to know what it might be like to join Iggy and The Stooges on stage? Last night they played United Palace Theater, and some of those who made the journey to 175th Street were rewarded by being invited on stage with the band. Here's a video which describes the chaos more accurately than words could:
United Palace Theater is of course the venue that has recently begun to host shows (mostly booked by the Bowery Presents folk) normally reserved for the downtown venues. Check out some beautiful photos of the space here, and you'll know why it's worth the trip. Loew's originally opened the Thomas Lamb-designed theater 77 years ago as a "wonder theater" for movies and vaudeville hit shows. In 1969 (a couple of years after The Stooges formed), new owners - Christ United Church - restored the space to its "original magnificence."
Check out some still shots of the show last night, here.
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Looks like fun!
why can't we find out about shows before they happen? This isn't the first time you've reported saying things like, "oh my god if you missed this you suck!" But if we read your site, and you go to the show...you obviously know of it before hand. Why not share?
kris - the show was listed on this site before it happened, and with a link to buy tickets.
chris, if you live in new york and have internet access, and you can't find out about shows in advance, then you are a complete idiot. i would rather not see you at any shows.
kris, if you live in new york and also have internet access, and can't find out about shows in advance, then you are a COMPLETE idiot. maybe it's a hint that you shouldn't bother.
Geez Jesus, where is the love?
it's practically a full-time job to keep track of all the shows, even with all the resources on the internet.
clearly none of you have heard of pollstar.com. check it out, mighty handy little device for keeping track of shows. and no, it's not nearly a full-time job. Unless you're really that lazy.
I was at the show last night...the venue is a beautiful building - but a horrible venue. The band rocked, but the sound was awful (venue issue, not band issue); the vibe was awful (who wants seats at a rock show?); and the lobby/"bar" area is just too small & crowded. Bowery peeps need to keep their shows downtown, travelling up to 175th to be rewarded with a crappy venue just doesn't cut it. I'll head to jersey next time (shudder).
Better than pollstar - beethere.net - it works with your ipod.
As for the venue - ok, seats at an Iggy show=bad idea, especially for the one guy who got 'escorted' out for throwing them on-stage. But that being said, the venue was really interesting - reminded me of the Beacon, but with a lot more character..
Iggy was fantastic--he really gives it his all on stage. What incredible energy--squirming, dancing, losing his pants (btw was he wearing a thong, or was it out there? Couldn't tell from where I was). Just wish he'd done 2 or 3 more songs.
Venue was cool. Iggy was great. People whining about the commute, should stay downtown to go to their own crappy venues with the other fake cool people. Or go to Jersey..that would be better!
I think I did a better job on the video, check:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo3_QKCL5H0
The concert was awesome despite the poor sound quality - not the band's failure. I thought Iggy was gonna die on stage - for giving so much out of himself. Hail Iggy!