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Title: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: Slick Shoes on May 11, 2004, 04:45:57 PM
Jon Brion stepped onstage around 9:30. He covered "Hey Ya" by Outkast with an acoustic guitar. It was a comedy night, so Brion would play intermittently throughout the evening, in between acts. Greg Proops did some comedy, then brought onstage three special guests-- two lesser known comics and John C. Reilly. The idea was to chat up the guests, much the same vein as the Tonight Show.

(I edited this because I am a coward who can not leave things be. The original, I realized, made me sound like a braggart and a jackass. I feel like the modified version lacks flavor, as it is mere straight reportage, but atleast now I will be able to sleep at night.)
Title: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: Sleuth on May 11, 2004, 05:13:55 PM
you can hear some good acts on the Largo site

www.largo-la.com
Title: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: Tictacbk on May 11, 2004, 06:29:57 PM
why am i unfamiliar with this "largo?"
Title: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: Stefen on May 11, 2004, 06:31:58 PM
Quote from: Tictacbkwhy am i unfamiliar with this "largo?"

Cause you are a loser.

Here, this will help you. http://www.hottopic.com/
Title: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: Tictacbk on May 11, 2004, 06:33:10 PM
perhaps you can enlighten me?
Title: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: Stefen on May 11, 2004, 06:35:37 PM
Quote from: Tictacbkperhaps you can enlighten me?

I think it's a club in california. Jon Brion plays there (dude who did the score for magnolia and punch drunk love, as well as producing Aimee Mann and Fiona Apple) I've never been. I don't care too really. But it seems like an alright place. They might have a comedy hour also. I hear the beer prices are outrageous.
Title: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: Sleuth on May 11, 2004, 06:36:19 PM
It's a popular bar with a stage for underground musicians/comics run by a crazy Irishman
Title: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: Tictacbk on May 11, 2004, 06:39:29 PM
Thanks,  I am now enlightened.  I appreciate your help.  Although i found the explaination of who Jon Brion is terribly insulting  :-D
Title: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: Slick Shoes on May 11, 2004, 07:36:21 PM
Beer prices aren't too bad -- $5 for a pint of Guiness -- they aren't too good either.

I think a lot of people like Largo because they have this whole thing about respect for the musician. You shouldn't go if you're just looking to get drunk. But if you want to listen to some quality music in an intimate setting, then...

I forgot to mention John C Reilly talked a little about Hard Eight. Apparently, it used to be called "Sydney."
Title: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: matt35mm on May 11, 2004, 07:50:24 PM
Quote from: Slick Shoes... Hard Eight. Apparently, it used to be called "Sydney."
AHAHAHAhahaha... ahhh...

Good one.
Title: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: El Duderino on May 11, 2004, 07:59:53 PM
or as LostEraser would say: LMAO! LOL!
Title: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: Pubrick on May 12, 2004, 12:39:07 AM
more info

here (http://xixax.com/viewtopic.php?t=3329)

and here (http://xixax.com/viewtopic.php?t=4655&start=0)

and here (http://xixax.com/viewtopic.php?t=2429&start=0)

and in the fourth answer given by PTA here (http://xixax.com/viewtopic.php?t=4519&start=0)

and i'm moving this to Real Life Soundtracks, and reitirating the existence of the Search function.
Title: Re: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: SoNowThen on May 12, 2004, 09:03:20 AM
Quote from: Slick ShoesJohn C. was a mighty presence in the room. He literally just commanded everyone's attention. In the end, he did a duet with Jon Brion.

Feel The Heat?
Title: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: Just Withnail on May 12, 2004, 09:09:15 AM
I would've given both arms to see that.
Title: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: cine on May 12, 2004, 09:22:23 AM
Quote from: WithnailI would've given both arms to see that.
But then you couldn't...... you know............ during the performance.
Title: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: Just Withnail on May 12, 2004, 10:52:36 AM
Let's just say my back is really flexible.
Title: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: Myxo on May 12, 2004, 07:36:58 PM
Quote from: Stefen
Quote from: Tictacbkwhy am i unfamiliar with this "largo?"

Cause you are a loser.

Here, this will help you. http://www.hottopic.com/

LOL
Title: So I went to Largo last night...
Post by: jonas on May 21, 2004, 02:42:14 PM
I've seen a couple of shows at Largo. Both of them were great.

One show they had a "Pajama" theme, where Jon and guests all had their Pajama's on, and Fiona Apple joined him for a couple of songs.

If you're ever in LA, he usually plays every Friday night. I highly recommend it.