r/TheGaslightAnthem

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was there last night. Saw Gaslight in San Antonio a few years ago and they brought it all out on stage. Last night was just MEH for me. After song 2 he explained his voice was shot and he was clearly struggling. Brought the energy waaaaaaay down. At the midway point I was legit bored. Didn't play PEARLS? 45? Wonderful life? While playing SMOKE to close the show I was watching the bass player who was looking at him with a genuine look of "I don't know if he's going to finish the song" as his voice was totally blowing out. The second the song was over, he was out.

I get it - he is getting sick. We all have crummy nights. This was a solid 4/10 for me. Just my .02

I hope he can get his throat fixed cause the next few shows might be a bit iffy.

Unless I impulsively get on a plane tomorrow to come back to the states (I’m toying with it), I’m going to miss his show in Dallas. When do you all think the next time he will come around?

Or should I change my return flight and hop on a bus to the airport in a few hours?

Apparently, Brian pulled the plug on the Waterloo show in order to get vocal rest. Not sure if this was posted elsewhere, but just making sure folks know.

hitting the austin show tonight. says doors at 730p, am assuming an opener at 8p, and Fallon hits at 9ish? Am I close? I'm driving an hour in/out and just trying to plan my evening. Thanks.

Just having one of those Sundays.

Coupla beers in the kitchen while I cook for everyone. Brian/ Gaslight on the stereo.

Life is good. Music is good.

That's all.

Hello! I used to play guitar like 20 years ago (gosh I'm old), never went beyond beginner (I would play mostly hard rock songs, and some easy solos) and I am a bit sound deaf so no way I could derive the chords myself (I cannot even tune the guitar myself).

Given this disastrous context, still, I would really love to get back to it and learn a few songs from TGA / Brian. Which ones would you recommend? I have zero ambitions to play properly, it's just for myself, if at some point I will want to get "serious" I will go take classes.

Roll call for the Atlanta show next week! I am flying in from Orlando, because I will be damned if I am missing him again! I'll be solo, so I would appreciate some friends while I'm there!

Incredible show by him and co. tonight. 21 days was really powerful.

Anyone else going to be there?

I am stoked. I just discovered Brian and TGA 3 years ago so late to the party but his music, the emotion, and the lyrical content is cathartic on many levels….just curious who else is gonna be there…and god…i think I the last time I went to the Cats Cradle was to see Jawbreaker when in college in the 90s lol.

Anyone else going solo? Happy to grab a quick bite to eat or drink before if so…tired of going to shows alone.