The most fun band ever?

[capoeirista]

Last night I had the pleasure of seeing, for the second time, a Swedish band called 'I'm from Barcelona'. They really are the most fun band I have seen in a very very long time. There was 13 (I think) people on stage last night I believe it can be anything up to 20. They play really upbeat pop songs with lots of sing-a-long choruses. Plenty of crowd participation, lots of confetti, giant balloons, kazoo solos, mental. I can recommend seeing them (more useful for those of you in UK/Europe i guess), or at least listening to the album. NOTE: this is not a novelty band. That would be something different entirely.

http://www.myspace.com/imfrombarcelona

Also afterwards one of the band members/hangers on/whatever called 'Adventure Kid' played a set of Swedish techno/chip-tunes. It was really good. If that's your bag then check him out...

http://www.myspace.com/adventurekidmusic

Any other bands touring at the mo I should check out? (East of England/London)

[Blue Velvet]

This thread will not be complete until someone mentions the B52s! :D

Three dates still in the US in 2007... (http://www.theb52s.com/shows.html)


http://www.poptarticus.com/archives/b52s.jpg



Don't get wiggy! Dance this mess around! :D :D :o

[iGav]

I Luv the B-52's. :D

[DoFoT9]

red hot chili peppers!!!!!!

rage against the machine

Freaks on Table 9 :p

[DZ/015]

My vote is for Oingo-Boingo or the Dead Milkmen. I'm old, I know.

[gloss]

Last night I had the pleasure of seeing, for the second time, a Swedish band called 'I'm from Barcelona'.

Heh.

"I'm so sorry, he's from Barcelona."

Perhaps check Of Montreal. Although the only show I'm seeing for them in 'Europe' is in Iceland. =)

[capoeirista]

"I'm so sorry, he's from Barcelona."



It took me a moment to recognise it... Baaaasssillll :D

[tyranna]

ooh! excellent choices with the b52's and oingo-boingo.

even though i've never actually been to a show i would LOVE to catch the flaming lips live one day real soon.

(adds the flaming lips to the thread list)



:D i also enjoy seeing les claypool (in ANY incarnation!)

[ldenman]

tilly and the wall.

[mike3k]

Gogol Bordello

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/img/music/gogolirving.jpg

[nnick]

I second Gogol Bordello!!

I saw Fishbone a few times in the 90's and they were highly entertaining. Trumpets and trombones flying through the air!

[iSaint]

My vote is for Oingo-Boingo or the Dead Milkmen. I'm old, I know.

I'll agree with your being old, and the bands you like. I, too, am oldish.

What about Mojo Nixon? That was a party!

[Pressure]

Probably a Danish band called PowerSolo.

Check out the following numbers:

"Juanito" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss1PYW57VKg).

"Kat Nazer" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t03RW0KGmqc).

"Oak Tree Girl" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5A-hRehbYo).

"Mr. Suit" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNMcMF1_JIM).

And

"Knucklehead" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDByi6LWBZA).

[onebloodonelife]

even though i've never actually been to a show i would LOVE to catch the flaming lips live one day real soon.

(adds the flaming lips to the thread list)



I second the Flaming Lips suggestion! Just saw them on Sunday, and wow, what a mindblowing show! Definitely a band that everyone should see before they die...they're that amazing.

[platypus63]

They Might Be Giants!!!!:D

[Accylad]

King Kurt, concerts were a riot with buckets of goo etc!

[steviem]

:o 25 hours and no mention of Reel Big Fish!? They turned a boring Download Festival 2007 into a great night on the Sunday :)

[pdxflint]

Long gone as a band... but very entertaining and fun in their day - Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks.

[Principessa]

tilly and the wall.
Yes.

Also, Deerhoof.

[Killyp]

The Cat Empire!

Great fun to see live, in fact the best live act I'm yet to see. Brilliant fun, and brilliant music/musicianship. I've never come across such a good crowd either, the audience were so mixed in terms of age, it had a really great 'family' feeling. Bangin' tunes though, never heard anything so distinctive...

[ZiggyPastorius]

I've seen some RHCP and some Oingo-Boingo on here mentioned...good stuff.

I've also heard that MSI (Mindless Self Indulgence) has a pretty interesting live show. I'm not a big fan of their music, so I wouldn't go myself, (although I find it also to be quite interesting, to say the least). Just thought I'd mention that, though.

[vanmacguy]

Barenaked Ladies.

Easily the most fun I've ever had at a concert.

And it's different every night.

Cheers.

[satty]

Haven't seen them for ages, but in my younger days/years they were real fun bands to watch and listen to:

Leningrad Cowboys (http://www.leningradcowboys.fi/) :cool:
Toy Dolls (http://www.thetoydolls.com/) :D

[oblomow]

Although they can be boring after the 3rd concert, everyone should watch one
show of Shibuza Shirazu orchestra. Dragons, weird actors, painted dancing girls. Google for it.
http://www.murphy.nl/~marca/IMG_2537s.jpg

[odinsride]

The Bloodhound Gang
Tenacious D


thread closed.

[Killyp]

Barenaked Ladies.

Easily the most fun I've ever had at a concert.

And it's different every night.

Cheers.

I really want to go see them! I missed a chance to a few weeks ago when they came to Bristol (close to Bath), but I could go for some reason (can't remember now). I love their tunes...

[vanmacguy]

I really want to go see them! I missed a chance to a few weeks ago when they came to Bristol (close to Bath), but I could go for some reason (can't remember now). I love their tunes...

When you go, if you want to get onstage, take a really big, funny sign. And be prepared to play an instrument.

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

King Kurt, concerts were a riot with buckets of goo etc!Oh... Popa Wobler is a classic...! :cool:

But for the most fun band I will have to say Toy Dolls with songs like Yul Brunner Was A Skinhead (http://www.dailytunes.com/songs/20050711123838.html), The Ashbrooke Launderette, My Girlfriend's Dad is a Vicar, How Do You Deal With Neal, My Wife's a Psychopath, Dez the Demon Decorator, Florence is Deaf (But There Is No Need To Shout), etc, etc. Pure gold from Olga and the lads... :D

[khammack]

Marchfourth Marching Band.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1olnsY_ynU&feature=related

They really have to be experienced live, but they've got a CD out and it's great.

-kev

[Unspeaked]

NOTE: this is not a novelty band.

That's debatable...