2016-04-13 Fox Theater - Pomona, CA
 

The band just posted on Facebook and Twitter that they are playing at the Fox Theater in Pomona, CA on Wednesday, April 13th.

https://twitter.com/underworldlive/s...13542899118080

Ticket link here:
http://www.axs.com/events/306438/und...form=hootsuite

Says tickets starts at $34.50 and are on sale Friday, January 29th at 12:00 PST.



-Jason

Re: Just announced: Underworld @ Fox Theater, Pomona, CA, April 13th
 

Yes!

I'm surprised they're allowed to play a gig so close to Coachella.

Edit: I see now this is part of "Localchella"

Capacity of the Fox Theatre is 2000, so it's a medium-sized theatre.

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I just purchased tickets. Looks like every ticket is the same price. The seating map 3 sections: a GA standing floor, Reserved Loge, and a GA Balcony. Including fees it's $45 per ticket.

Jason

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And the Loge/Balcony were gone immediately! See you dirties on the floor!

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Right on! I'll be there on the floor, too.

Jason

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First time poster here.. Just got Row A in the Reserved Loge left!. Super excited the see UW for the second time in 1 year. Dream come true

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This made my day. I'll likely be on the floor. :D

Nope. I'll be there with 2 of my buddies and they opted for the GA balcony, so that's where I'll be.

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hey everyone, I was planning on attending this show but it turns out that it makes more sense for my wife and I to go to the April 20th show in NYC. I have two tickets to the Fox Theater show if anyone is interested in purchasing them.

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I would love to meet some of you local dirts... I'll be there, in the mezz I think.

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Okay here goes... The last time I posted in these forums was, I think, 2003. At that time, the site was simply Dirty.org, I believe, and Scott Warner ran it. The boards themselves were collectively known as RTSR. ("Ride the sainted rhythms", of course. Please excuse the ignorance, but is Warner still around?)

I don't know if there's anyone still around who would remember this, but there was an RTSR CD compilation made late 2002 with a bunch of the regulars who fancied themselves musicians. I was one of the ones on there, going by "Lifedownstairs" back then with a track called "Romancandle Vox". The peeps that put together the disc were the same ones who did "Bootleg Babies", I think.

And I know this really, really dates me, but I guess the reason I'm rearing my curious head again is that I only somewhat recently discovered that there were some of us still around, as evidenced by the new (at least, new to me) BornDirty boards. And of course this inspired a pleasant reminiscing in me old bonce.

So, yes, I know - long winded. My point here is that I was absolutely thrilled to find that Dr. Smith and Mr. Hyde (and the new Darren, of course) had reserved a night of music at an L.A. theater despite being booked 2 weekends back-to-back in Indio at Coachella. (I tell you, it's indeed a wonderful thing to be a west coast Underworld fan this month.) I've actually seen UW 2 or 3 times at previous Coachellas back when it was just one weekend, but I haven't been to that festival in a while because it's just too damned packed nowadays and -- no offense to anyone -- but I really don't have too much of a desire to be packed like sardines with Guns 'N Roses fans. Again, no offense, but you know I really have a bit of trouble getting past the nastiness (the bad kind of nasty) in a GNR song like "One In A Million". Forgive and forget, yes, I know, but that can be a bit of a challenge in certain cases.

All right already! I know, I know. Ok so I don't know how to say this without sounding a smidge creepy, so here goes. After being a very big fan of UW for about twenty years, I can't help but wonder if Rick or Karl have ever met fans before or after a show. I know they're both very intelligent and fairly private people, but I guess what I'm asking is if those arriving quite early have ever been invited into soundcheck or that kind of thing.

Again, I feel kind of silly asking about this because, of course, I don't know Rick, Karl, or Darren from Adam. I would, however, think it be something to be able to thank them in person for all the years of a world made better by the art they've made. (Both as UW and as part of Tomato.)

You know, I really respect and admire Jason Bentley a lot, and am particularly grateful for him having more than a little something to do with the fact that I -- along with thousands of other fans -- have been able to see UW at the legendary Hollywood Bowl both in 2007 and 2015.

But I'd be lying if I said I wasn't quite envious of Bentley since he's one of the relative few who have been able to personally express his gratitude to 2 of the very best musicians who have ever graced this globe.

Any thoughts from anyone would be more than welcome, and again, I hope my lack of preference for GNR didn’t offend.

With enormous love for all the Dirts new and old,
Atys.

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Nice one, Rioja! Yeah, a lot has changed since then, but these boards always see new life with a new album's release and tour.
Yep, still have RTSR Power On, a fine fan compilation. The dirty musician comps continued till 2012, I have em on my netlabel below.
Best of luck with the gig meetup. I last saw UW in NY in 2007, and wish I could travel this year to see them stateside. I'm sure folks here with more concerts under their belts my ght have some advice or stories. I just recall seeing R&K wandering around backstage a few hours prior to Showtime...I was interested in saving my space so I didn't venture closer to the roped off backstage.

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God fucking dammit - I'm in CA next week, and fly home on the 12th. If I'd noticed this when I booked my flights last month, I'd have stayed to see them.

Big hairy baws. :-(

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Holden -- thank you for that. I was a little afraid I'd get bashed around a bit, considering UW is not the kind of group that fosters rock-star idolatry. There's not even a music industry presence (thankfully). I remember an interview with Rick and Karl once where the former was asked what he thought of said industry and he admirably replied something to the effect of, "No idea, we don't know them." However, genuine and earnest praise does seem to be welcome, if what Karl says at 20:50 of this KCRW interview is any indication: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmJNSO42KSE

So, I just figure I'll try my luck and see what happens...

I am definitely interested in all the RTSR comps that have taken place over the years, so thank you for pointing me to your label. Very much looking forward to checking those out...

Do you know if Scott Warner is still around, by the way?

Jram -- is seeing if you can trade for another return flight an option? Sometimes airlines are cool with that, especially if your flight back is overbooked. Just an idea -- I've taken advantage of that once or twice in the past.

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I checked, but they've told me it will cost £258 to change my flight. Plus I'd have to pay accomodation, find a gig ticket, etc etc - not happening.

Frustrated as fuck, I'm going for Combichrist and was flexible with my travel dates. I've now filled my week with tickets for other bands I don't care about, when I could have caught Underworld again if I'd only known.

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Sorry to hear that - that sucks, man. That's a damned expensive flight change fee, but yeah I've experienced that a few times myself, as well. First time I ever did something like that, I remember it being no hassle at all, so that's the impression I was left with, thinking that any future attempts would also be no trouble. Of course, no, false first impression: basically anytime I've asked to do it from then on has been prohibitively expensive.

I'm guessing the New York date on the 20th is out of the question -- do you live anywhere near there?

If it helps, I've definitely been in a similar situation in the past, though this was due to just plain stupidity: I drove to L.A. to see Ministry (this was the "Fornicatour" for Animositisomina almost exactly 13 years ago) and I stayed out later than I should've at Amoeba Records and lost track of time.

By the time I got to the venue, the show had just concluded. It was a bit of an early night for a band like Ministry, but still, I should've known better. Very bummed.

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I live in Glasgow, Scotland, so will have to make do with the two (admittedly outstanding) Roundhouse gigs in London - which I was at.

This is a somewhat impromptu trip to see one of my favourite bands, and I did have a wee look to see who else was playing (GNR, Iron Maiden, both sold out) but didn't even realise Underworld had announced any US shows.
So now it's also a trip to miss one of my favourite bands too.

As for your Ministry experience (if you like them I imagine you'd also like Combichrist?), I think I saw them here on that same tour. It was definitely around 2003. They're playing here again this August, presumably as part of a new world tour.

I can also match the complete-missing-of-a-band-you-badly-wanted-to-see, having once arrived in a venue just as Twisted Sister shouted "Good night!".

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Guns N Posers ;) I doubt you offended many if any here. Glad to have another veteran RTSR dirt here. I had a chance to meet R & K briefly back in 2010 at the 4th & B show in San Diego. That was an amazing night. Before the show, I was sitting at a pizza joint with a friend of mine and they just happened to be strolling back to the venue from who knows where. The excited kid in me jumped up and ran out to catch up to them, unfortunately I was totally out of breath and combine that with nervousness... I'm sure they thought I was crazy. But they were polite and we shook hands. I hope to someday have the chance to thank them proper for their art which I do very much appreciate.

Welcome and Cheers! :D

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JRAM said:

Ok well now I don't feel as bad for you. ;) Here I was, thinking you hadn't seen them in years, and you just saw them twice! (Still a bit of a bummer, I'm sure, but you'll survive.) One of my goals is to see them at least once in their native land like you've done, though if we're going to get really technical, that would mean once in Worcester (for Karl) and once in Ammanford (for Rick). (Though I have no idea if those places actually have music venues.)

So I take it you're an Axl Rose fan? If so, sounds like he's going to be taking Brian Johnson's place in AC/DC. (No offense, but I don't see how anyone could take Brian's place. Not even if they resurrected Bon Scott. (But I'm sure that's tantamount to sacrilege to those Down Under.)) So when they inevitably tour the world again, you'll be able to see Rose sing some tunes that are better (on average) than most GNR songs. (Again, no offense, but I just think AC/DC is a better band. (And by his own admission in an interview I heard once, Richard Smith would apparently agree.))

And Maiden's English (as you undoubtedly know already), so you're sure to see Bruce again.

Yeah you know I think Combichrist is ok. Admittedly, I've only heard the stuff off of Everybody Hates You, which I've played frequently at some DJ gigs here in the States. (I had to: the owner of the place is a big fan.) But I think they're a little too obvious in their animosity sometimes and their use of the female Mac-voice is a bit... trite. And the rhythm programming is not quite as inventive as I'd like.

Ministry's a bit different in that Al Jourgensen has such a profound history of making music. In fact, it's hard to believe (at least for me) that he's now been doing it just as long without his former music partner (Paul Barker) as he had with him. And he's all over the place, musically: mandolins, harmonicas, pedal steels, sax, violin, etc. That, in addition to his industrial virtuosity with a trusty Les Paul and limitless electronic gadgetry. And he's just been around so long: he's our generation's Keith Richards. God knows "Uncle Al" should be all rights have died years ago with the things he's done.

Twisted Sister? You're an odd one, you are. (It's a compliment; I regard myself the same.) Tell me, what do TS and Underworld have in common? (I'm asking you sincerely, here. Not joking or making fun.) Or do you appreciate the fact that to you they don't have anything in common, either?

With musical taste as disparate as yours, I don't think I'm going out on too much of a limb if I speculate you're a considerable Aphex Twin fan. (If so, same here. Definitely another very talented Richard.)


ULTRADAVE said:

Actually, I think you may have offended Jram. ;)

Thank you! I believe I remember you from back in the day, though I know you probably can’t say the same for me. I actually don’t think I was all that active, but yeah my claim to fame is that I’m on that Power On compilation as “Lifedownstairs”. There was also someone I think in the UK who got to have their own radio show for a night (this was back in February 2003 – don’t ask me how I remember) and, being an RTSR Dirt, it was of course very UW-inspired. Stuff from “Bootleg Babies” was definitely played and also a few tracks from that Power On compilation. I think that remains the only time I’ve ever been played live on-air.

I was at that show! (Of course I was, being a San Diego Dirt.) But I think what you may have perceived as a wrong impression of you was likely just Karl feeling broken. I hear he was pretty ill (the bad kind) that night with what I think was a stomach flu. (Something he ate, I believe, though of course I don’t want to unfairly disparage local eateries.)

Regardless, you to me are one lucky gent, as I’m under the impression that such chance encounters of the wonder-duo are few and far between. I’m still wondering how early I should get in line for this show.

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In case this is new info, The Fox Theater webpage for the Pomona show currently shows doors open at 8:00pm.

http://www.foxpomona.com/events/detail/306438

--Jason

Re: 2016-04-13 Fox Theater - Pomona, CA
 

Cool - thank you, Jason. My ticket does show that, but the site read that just because I have a "GA Floor" ticket does not necessarily guarantee me access to the floor.

Now, I'm not precisely sure what that means, but I assume it to signify that floor is first-come/first-serve. However, I don't know how early they're going to let people start lining up.

Anyway, before I waste any more of your time and mine with my senseless lack of brevity, I should probably just do the obvious thing and call the venue.

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I think Scott is still around but maybe once a year if at all. Todd may know?

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Scott hasn't been active in the community since around OwB and only posted a few thoughts when Barking came out. You can see his posts here:

https://www.borndirty.org/forums/sea...o=finduser&u=1

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Got it - thank you for that. Are you Todd, by the way? (Please forgive the unfamiliarity.)

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Gotta give this thread some resurrection since the gig's in just 2 days: is anyone here familiar with the venue? I've only been there once and it was to see Between The Buried And Me a few years ago now. If anyone is familiar with the theater, would he/she give me an idea about how early people might be lining up on Wednesday?

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i met Rick outside the Roseland NYC at their last gig there, and i can tell you , if you see him outside after ( it's worth the wait ), he'll be very pleasant, and probably sign something if you have it on you.
He signed my Underworld Adidas shoes...i took them off right on the sidewalk, he took them in, and got Karl to sign as well. He told me he really shouldn't, as i wouldn't wear them, but i do at certain Club gigs. i was extremely fortunate.
Stick around...you never know.
i would think people would want to get in there as close to ' doors open ' as possible, to get a spot right up front.
this is going to be a special gig for sure.

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Thank you man -- yeah I'm sure it'll be a good gig. I'm really grateful we have a nice theater like the Fox in L.A.'s outskirts. I mean, L.A. has no shortage of great venues, but I'm thinking perhaps UW booked it because of the great time they had playing the Fox in Oakland some years ago. And/or could be because the Hard Music Fest is also located in Pomona, an event they were slated to play back in 2009 but weren't able to due to near-riots on behalf of some less-than-responsible "fans".

(I was there for that, actually: L.A. Forum. Nightmare: whole thing shut down at 11p.)

Anyway, no matter the reason, I'm elated this is happening. I plan on getting there plenty early and for sure hanging out for a bit after. I actually don't really want anything signed, but a quick photo would be amazing. They seem to be healthy and doing well, but this is their 36th year of making music together (and my 20th year as a fan) and I'd really like something to remember them by should these great times ever have to end. (God forbid, of course.)

I know one needs to separate the art from the artist, but I have to say that as kind, intelligent, and generous as they both are (and I'm sure Darren is too), they make it very easy to appreciate both.

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Heys Dirts,

It's been a minute - I'll be doing photo coverage for the band again (similar to the recent Hollywood Bowl gig) and wanted to get sense of who is up for doing another Dirty group photo in front of the venue.

~Holler!

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Not sure what time I'll be getting there, but if you want to post a location/time for this, I'd be down if timing allows.

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Woo-hoo! I'd definitely be down, as well! (Nice portfolio, by the way..)

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let's aim for a 6:45 - 7ish (hopefully there is still sunlight) underneath the venue marquee. I'll be strapped with camera gear so you can't miss me.

cool everyone?

http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/def...?itok=o7r-ZIAk

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word. I'll be drinking at the Trappist before that if anyone wants to join.

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I'm not finding a Trappist in Pomona; only in Oakland, where there are 2 of em. I also noticed you're in SF. You sure you're not thinking this is the Fox Theater in Oakland?

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Sounds good, as long as there aren't too many people in line by that time. (I gotta gotta get to the floor!) Perhaps even more importantly, I'm wondering what time/place might be best to up my chances of a brief, coincidental encounter with R and/or K.

Also, anyone planning on getting a few glasses of truth serum at DBA256 wine bar before the gig? Place is well-recommended and seems reasonable...

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Count me in for a picture meet-up. Last year's pictures at the Bowl turned out great. I drove by the Fox Theater tonight after checking into my hotel. Venue looks like a great old place from the outside.

-Jason

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I need to take the edge off, so I'm totally in for grabbing drinks early across the street beforehand.

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Would like to join the pic but also don't wanna lose my place in line.. wanna be one of the first inside for merch. Say hi if you see me. I'll be in the black dubno shirt.

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A group of us will be meeting up at the Rookery Alehouse before the show.

SET TIMES
8pm door
9-9:40 Bob Moses
10-12am UNDERWORLD

Re: 2016-04-13 Fox Theater - Pomona, CA
 

I was indeed getting the Pomona show mixed up with the Oakland show.

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Sorry I don't think they brought any merch. Also, I don't think you need to worry about a line.

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I didn't see any merch. Opening band didn't go on until after 9. UW will likely go on around 11 or so... I'm up in the balcony 4th row center...