#Trocadero theatre

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8/18/2004: MCR plays at the Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia, PA🩸 #Revenge20

📸 via Shattered Frame

[earlycuntsets]

all 2003 mcr links

photos

01/06/2003 salle lx rainbow montreal ca – junkedcamera.com

01/07/2003 horseshoe tavern toronto on – photos from leafangel55 on lj dead link saved by cathedral decay on tumblr (@cathedraldecay I can take you off if you want just say the word I know I didn't ask)

01/12/2003 fireside bowl chicago il – mychemicalromance.com 2003

01/25/2003 bottom of the hill sacramento ca – photos by danny ensele sacramentomusicarchive.com

02/05/2003 irving plaza nyc nc photos by justin borucki – mychemicalromance.com 2003

02/08/2003 palladium worcester ma – from punk-it.net

02/10/2003 kool haus toronto ca – junkedcamera.com

02/20/2003 mississippi nights st louis mo elizabeth gaines rotten photography

03/22/2003 sting rays birchhill oldbridge nj photos by ed auletta

04/24/2003 skate and surf fest grand arcade asbury park nj – idolize magazine

05/19/2003 the guvernment toronto on photos – allfalldown.org

05/23/2003 imusicast oakland ca jerryguzmanphotography on instagram

05/26/2003 troubadour west hollywood ca from burial plot on deviant art

07/25/2003 the downtown farmingdale ny – gaelen harlacher

08/18/2003 9:30 club washington dc – brokenvoices

08/26/2003 the phoenix concert theatre toronto ca – all fall down photography on flickr

10/29/2003 the axis boston ma – photos and bonus interview from punk-it.net

10/31/2003 club krome south amboy nj – drew guarini on twitter

gerard pic/interview 2003 – artsucks.com

mcr’s old website 2003

videos

spaceyraygun's youtube(quality original recordings of most 2002-2003 shows/interviews we have access to)

01/11/2003 fireside bowl chicago il – brad nolan videography

02/20/2003 mississippi nights st louis mo – brad nolan videography

02/21/2003 beaumont club kansas city mo – brad nolan videography

02/28/2003 boonton elks lodge boonton nj – user: random stuff

03/23/2003 club krome south amboy nj – douglas carl

05/14/2003 north star bar philadelphia pa – deadhoarse

05/23/2003 imusicast oakland ca – skyline studios – oakland

06/08/2003 bloomfield avenue cafe montclair nj – spaceyraygun

06/26/2003 the knitting factory nyc ny – luxlillian

07/26/2003 the chameleon club lancaster pa – spaceyraygun

08/18/2003 9:30 club washington dc – TEPMIHATOP_HvH

08/19/2003 trocadero theater philadelphia pa – spaceyraygun

10/23/2003 downtime nyc ny – spaceyraygun

10/31/2003 south amboy nj halloween show – user: MCR stuff and things

11/14/2003 university of connecticut-stamford stamford ct – user: random stuff

12/14/2003 irving plaza nyc ny – spaceyraygun

interviews

03/26/2003 gerard way interview wvau radio w/ dj rossstar – spaceyraygun

07/03/2003 seton hall's pirate radio 89.5 wsou interview south orange nj – spaceyraygun

07/11/2003 seton hall's pirate radio 89.5 wsou interview south orange nj – spaceyraygun

04/11/2003 gerard way interview whus 91.7 broken promises radio with spike – spaceyraygun

scans

11/2003 revolver from mcrhollywood.blogspot.com

07/2003 spin from mcrhollywood.blogspot.com 

05/2003 rock sound from mcrhollywood.blogspot.com

04/2003 alternative press from mcrhollywood.blogspot.com

flyers

theydrewblood.blogspot.com

2002 & 2004

[twixnmix]

Cab Calloway and his Cotton Club orchestra on stage at the Trocadero Theatre in Elephant & Castle, London, 1934.

[vodkaandsnakes]

On this day, July 30, in Type O Negative history:

Type O Negative play the Pine Knob Music Theatre with Motley Crue in Clarkston, MI (1994)

Bloody Kisses debuts at #35 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart (1994)

Type O Negative play the Centennial Terrace in Sylvania, OH (1995)

Type O Negative play the Trocadero Theatre with Lacuna Coil and Dust to Dust in Philadelphia, PA (2003)

[joyfuladorable]

Tagged by @redstringraven! Thanks, Hannah!!

"the rules of the game are to write one song for every letter in your url, and then tag as many people as there are letters in your url."

Took me a hot second (and by second I mean months) cuz I throw whatever songs I like into a single playlist and also my url is LONG.

Jolene - Dolly Parton - Truly enjoy the chorus of this it's so fun to sing Over the Rainbow- Israel Kamakawiwo’ole - There's a live version of this that I used to listen to all the time where you can hear the crowd cheering at certain points and it fills me with so much joy You & I (Nobody in the World) - John Legend - The music video for this is so beautiful I dunno I really enjoy it Face My Fears - Utada Hikaru - When this song DROPPED with the KH3 trailer I screamed with my sister about it cuz it felt like and Ending (and it sure was a close to a saga it sure Freaking WAS) Unknown/Nth - Hozier - Trying to vary the songs, so instead of having two Sonic songs on this list, here's Hozier with all his good vibes Let’s Kick it Up - Paul Gordon (Digimon Movie) - I love Digimon! My favorite season is 02, and the amount of SKA in the original dub compilation of the first movies has imprinted itself in my brain forever and the way they played the music with the action sequences was SO GOOD Alterlife - Rina Sawayama - Every single Rina song SLAPS without questions. This is no different Deadlock - Go! Child - One of those songs that feels so easy to sing in the best way. Lovely little earworm One Way Dream - Nathan Sharp (Sonic Frontiers) - Okay, Here's the Sonic song. The amount of songs they fit into Frontiers was Incredible and I love every single one of them Rainbow - Noel Shiri - If you haven't listened to Noel Shiri's album Dirty Calender, y'all need to do it Right Now A Girl Named Tex - Trocadero - Buddy got me into RvB a few months ago, and now dozens of those songs are in my big honking playlist, this one included. Oh Tex, one of my absolute faves... Bet - Rio Romeo - Ohhhhh this song is now solidly hand in hand with a relationship in the Roadtrip AU and it makes me emotional whenever it starts playing Love Like You - Rebecca Sugar - Steven Universe songs my BELOVED. I love how this one got revealed overtime and how it ties in with Rose's story Eye Know - De La Soul (Mutant Mayhem) - Who else downloaded the entirety of the MM soundtrack upon exiting theatre raise your hand

Gods, I have to tag FOURTEEN people?? ERMMMM!! @ccomilk @ditzyblues @kiwiwikiartist @beanmaster-pika @vadfannypack @mrsleepytello @thebeetledude @toonzxy-side @topperflop @harpyrinth @raphtism @lesbianturtle @cwissanthemum aaaand (looking through my mutuals) @telemartus and really anyone else who wants to do it. Obviously, no pressure!!

[misscammiedawn]

What's something you've always wanted to do, but never had the chance to?

Always wanted to go on the Back to the Future and Terminator 2: Battle Through Time rides at Universal. When I was growing up I remember seeing TV specials about the T2 one when it opened in the mid-to-late 90s and it was the coolest effing thing in the world to my young brain.

I dunno if it'd have lived up. I wanted to go to SegaWorld in the London Trocadero too and that became such a staple location of my early 20s that it sorta just blends into the background of memories, y'know?

Eventually got to see 'em both on YouTube and they were rad. T2 has good vids because on the final round they packed the entire experience and invited people to film so it'd not become lost to time.

Plus I ain't gonna complain. I got to hustle about a 100% booked out Galaxy's Edge, Universal LA, Animal Kingdom and Hogwarts (Florida) when I was with the movie theatre so I got my go on US theme parks eventually. Was just sad I got Fast & Furious experience and Transformers Ride instead of the pair I really wanted to be at.

Also for what it's worth I'm a coaster fan and the best ones I've been on are all in Six Flags, IL. Alton Towers has a couple good'uns, Nemesis and Oblivion were rad but I never got to ride The Smiler which is a bloody shame for my hypno-loving arse. The Goblet of Fire coaster in Florida was pretty cool though and Everest is better than you'd think for a Disney Animal Kingdom coaster.

Anyway, I'm sliding off topic.

I wanna ride a Delorean with Marty and the Doc and watch John Connor kill the T-1000000. Shame it ain't gonna happen in my lifetime. Not without a real time machine.

Ta for asking anon.

[bslack12]

Roland-Garros and the Palais Garnier

The second Wednesday of the term was quite a long one. I woke up and immediately readied myself for an adventurous day. Having the morning and afternoon to myself, I had already booked a tour at Roland-Garros, the sight of the eponymous tournament colloquially referred to as the French Open. The journey pushed me passed the Boulevard Périphérique and onto the edges of the Bois de Boulogne.

After emerging from the Métro at Porte d'Auteuil, I wandered around towards Le Parc des Princes, home of Paris Saint-Germain. After wandering around the circumference of the stadium, I made my way up to the hallowed grounds. After a nice haul at the boutique, I met my tour group and got to see some wonderful sights. We went to the top of Court Phillipe-Chatrier, looking onto the amazing red clay court as well as the entire complex that spawned from the beating heart of French tennis. We then went down to the media area (a nice sight to see given my line of work), which is quite a bit nicer than the facilities at the Boone, or let a lone Rupp Arena or Kroger Field. After a trip through the locker room, we then made our way courtside and it was spectacular. Years of seeing the court on TV were finally in my face and it was one of the best experiences so far. The grounds are truly a temple to the sport and after seeing the outside of the All England Club last summer, it was especially cool to go inside.

After my tour ended, I had a nice lunch at a brasserie before heading into the Bois de Boulogne for a nice afternoon hike. I started inside the Hippodrome d'Auteuil, which had an infield full of other sporting fields to go along with the steeplechase track at its exterior. It was cool to see how Paris had combined the space to be useful when it is not racing horses. I then went into the forest for a nice hike that transported me into a world that felt miles removed from the metropolis of Paris.

My walking adventures were not done, as I headed to a Metro stop about a mile away to get a train to Trocadero, where I headed down to the Seine and down the Champs de Mars. It was littered with construction and Bastille Day preperations so it was not the same as picutres, but it was still a nice sight to see.

I journeyed back to Maison de Mines for a quick refresher before the night's class at the Opera, where we would see a ballet, L'Histoire de Manon. The building was spectacular and filled with a level of decadence that the famed French opera and ballet deserved. However, I wish I could have seen the facade and removed the looming construction. I quite enjoyed my first ballet performance, as the music was spectacular, the theatre was the perfect place to marvel at luxuries, and the skill on display was impressive beyond belief.

By the end of the day, I had racked up over 17 miles of walking and seen some of the best sights of the trip.

[psalm22-6]

Souce: the Universal Weekly, 8 May 1926

London Showing Gala Event of Film Season The London showing was in the London Hippodrome, April 9th, and was by far the gala event of the current film season in London. The picture is in twenty-two reels and was shown at a double session, each session including eleven reels. This was a decided novelty for the British filmmen and reviewers, yet was accepted with favor and even enthusiasm. It is considered likely that the American presentation of the big French film will conform to this method. 

The trade showing tour of the picture which followed the London showing was as follows: West End Cinema, Birmingham, April 11th; Theatre Royal, Manchester, April 12th; Grainger Picture House, Newcastle, April 13th; Theatre Royal, Glasgow, April 14th; Briggate Picture House, Leeds, April 15th; Trocadero, Liverpool, April 16th, and Park Cinema, Cardiff, April 17th. The London Hippodrome showing was marked by unusual ceremonies and celebrations. An elaborate prologue, hailed as one of the finest ever seen in England, preceded the picture. In it many of the principal actors and actresses of the film appeared in person. Included in the prologue were the following French film favorites, who made a special trip from Paris for the opening: Sandra Milowanoff, who plays Fantine; Andree Rolane, who plays Cosette; Jean Toulout, who plays Javert; Paul Jorge, who plays Mgr. Myriel; G. Saillard, who plays Thenardier; N. Saillard, who plays Eponine and Renee Carl who has the role of La Thenardier. In the prologue, these players broke through the pages of a big book and marched across the stage before the sleeping figure of Victor Hugo. Prominent International Figures Attend

 A number of the officials and executives of the Societe des Cineromans also were present from Paris, including Jean Sapene, proprietor of Le Matin and director general of the Societe; Louis Nalpas, art director of the Societe; Henri Fescourt, who produced "Les Miserables," and others of similar importance. Amie de Fleureau [sic], French Ambassador to England, was present at the showing, with other prominent Frenchmen now in England, including Marcel Knecht. The French Ambassador, the officials of the Cineromans, members of the cast and many prominent Britons were guests at a banquet held the same evening in the Hotel Metropole, London. Ambassador de Fleureau, Sapene, Nalpas and Knecht sent the following cable to Carl Laemmle during the dinner: "After the splendid and unequalled presentation of 'Les Miserables' at the Hippodrome today to enthusiastic elite of England in the presence of the Ambassadors from Japan, Belgium, Brazil; the Ministers from Greece, Portugal, Norway, Finland and Lithuania; after this most cordial banquet uniting two hundred British-American-French leading journalists, we wish to congratulate warmly and to thank Universal and yourself for most efficient demonstration of Franco-American friendship for the betterment of peace." The cable also contained high praise for James V. Bryson, general manager of the European Motion Picture Co., Ltd., Universal's distributors in the British Isles. Bryson and his aids have had most to do with the acquisition of "Les Miserables" by Universal and for the elaborate presentation it has just received overseas. Cables of gratitude and praise also were sent to Laemmle from the Mayor of Nancy, France, the home of Hugo's father, and from the Mayor of Besancon, where Hugo was born. Score and Story of Picture Broadcast In connection with the Hippodrome presentation, the British National Opera Orchestra of fifty pieces was used to supply the musical background of the picture.

The entire score, together with the story of the picture, was broadcast by radio. It has been estimated that four million radio fans listened-in on this music program. Following the London presentation the orchestra was used for the various provincial trade showings. [. . .] Other Cities Equally Enthusiastic [. . .] Definite information as to whether "Les Miserables" would be released in America the same way as in England — in two parts of eleven reels each, totaling a four-hour show — could not be obtained this week at the Universal Home Office where it was said that this method was under serious consideration, but that no decision had yet been made.  It was pointed out that several other methods of presenting the entire twenty-two reels offer themselves. One of these would be to run the first eleven reels in the afternoon and the second part in the evening. Another way would be to run one part in one theatre and the other in another theatre day and date. Still a third way would be to run the first part the first half of the week and the second part the last half.  One thing is practically certain. Carl Laemmle, rather than sacrifice any of the dramatic thrills and entertainment value to be found in the full-length version, means to present it as it stands. It is of interest that the second half is almost a complete story in itself and with a short foreword for the purpose of introducing the characters and outline the elements of the preceding action, might conceivably stand on its own feet.  It is understood that Laemmle is seeking the advice of many exhibitors, newspaper reviewers and others on the perplexing subject of how to release "Les Miserables." Meanwhile, Universal is going ahead with plans to launch the big Universal-Film de France with an advertising, publicity and exploitation campaign that will dwarf that done for such previous Universal super-pictures as "The Hunch- back" and "The Phantom."

[whenitsdarkweilluminate]

Paris 1978

Host: France Participants: 20 Voting method: 12-point system (juries only)

Winner: Izhar Cohen and the Alphabeta - A-Ba-Ni-Bi Country: Israel Points: 157 (68.9% of highest score possible) Language: Hebrew

General Overview:

1978 is one of my least favourite Eurovision contests. France put together a high class, sophisticated show. But it feels like a step backwards in time; like a return to the black-and-white era. The show's vibe is too formal and dated. And it's very out-of-touch with the disco era.

My biggest complaint is the orchestra. It drowns out and overpowers the artists. The string section is especially overbearing. And the songs just end up sounding dated and bland because of it. Or maybe they were already bland in the first place. 1978 has a lot of forgettable songs IMO. It also doesn't help that most of my favourites are late in the running order.

Moreover, the lighting is bad and the stage design looks like a classy theatre. The orchestra is situated on a giant rotating seashell, which takes up half the stage, and it's an eye sore in the background of every performance.

For the first time ever, there are two presenters: Denise Fabre and Léon Zitrone. Denise speaks in French, while Léon speaks in English. Léon seems a bit too serious though. Interestingly, he is the first male host since 1956, so this breaks a 20-year streak of solo female presenters.

The opening video drifts down the Seine, then it cuts to the Trocadero Gardens, followed by the Arc De Triomphe, and finally it shows the main stage as the orchestra plays and rotates forward. The interval is a pre-recorded video of a jazz band and two guys having a fiddle duel. It's alright.

The postcards are unique, and they incorporate live backstage footage. First, the artists enter an elevator (was the Green Room in the basement?) Then the flag graphic is displayed. Next, the camera points to the audience. Then, once the artists are upstairs, they walk past the previous performers. And finally we see the conductor and artists walk on stage. That elevator is an image I associate with this year.

The vote reveal started as a close between Israel and Belgium, but once Belgium gave their 12 points to Israel, Israel ran away with it after that.

Denmark finally returns after 12 years, and Turkey after 3, which brings the number of participants to a new record of 20. Also, I noticed there's several groups/duos this year.

Ireland: Colm C. T. Wilkinson - Born to Sing Colm is a West End/Broadway actor, and unsurprisingly, his song sounds like a showtune. Showtunes aren't really my thing, but Colm gives an enthusiastic performance. And the lonelier verses are fine – they start with smooth strings and there's a build-up of glittery flicks. The chorus is more rambunctious, where the energetic vocals can get annoying. The “tried with all my might” drum stumble works though. The song later ends on an intense title repetition. In the lyrics, Colm is unable to keep a relationship because he's on the road, following his calling to sing.

Norway: Jahn Teigen - Mil etter mil Jahn trolls us with his quirky body movements and voices. He screams while leaning back on the mic stand. He tugs his suspenders. He jumps at the end. And his unserious performance earned “nil points”. I don't find it amusing and his voice is annoying at times. Plus the calmer verses are boring and the chorus is weak (it just repeats “mile after mile after...” etc). Otherwise, there's a brassy intro, an intensifying chorus transition, and some chorus horns. In the lyrics, Jahn begs his lover to return because they've walked too far away.

Italy: Ricchi e Poveri - Questo amore This is too slow and lethargic. It makes me sleepy. The first half is too light and soft (the summery guitar is a highlight though). Then about halfway through, the orchestra expands. It elevates again for the last chorus. And the song ends with some “na na na”s. The arrangement builds, but not to anything worthwhile. The staging involves two couples interacting with each other, with plenty of arm movements. The lyrics celebrate their love ever since they were children on the merry-go-round.

Finland: Seija Simola - Anna rakkaudelle tilaisuus Seija has some advice for her baby son for when he grows up: love others and don't succumb to prejudice. Musically, it's... fine. There's a brassy intro, then the verses are a pretty piano ballad, as Seija gives a warm performance. The strings slide in for the pre-chorus and the orchestra fills the chorus. But the chorus melody is grating (especially with the backing vocals). The instrumental stumble after “...aika uus” is alright though.

Portugal: Gemini - Dai li dou The most annoying chorus of '78, between the repetitive “dai li, dai li”s and the “papagaio voa” screeches. And it's another group of two couples. They sway around, they bump into each other by swinging side-to-side, they get super close, and they raise their hands when the beat stops. I don't really care for this staging. The song is light and breezy, and somewhat energetic, but also bland. And there's a false ending (ugh). The lyrics are about flying a kite. It makes them feel like a kid again and they ask it for guidance.

France: Joël Prévost - Il y aura toujours des violons This grandiose chorus is simultaneously epic and tedious. It's kinda sorrowful, and the melody is impactful and memorable, but the pacing and overwhelming strings are the issue. It's like walking in sludge. It definitely has violins though! And the pounding chorus transition works. The verses are quieter and mainly stick to the piano. The backing has a nice texture during them. The intro plays the chorus instrumental. And there's a key change. Jo��l also gives a good performance. The lyrics say you can enjoy the freedoms of being single, but love will always exist around you.

Spain: José Vélez - Bailemos un vals José's constant smiling is charismatic. I like when he stands closer to the audience. The jittery chorus melody and the “nana nana nai na nana”s are catchy, but I can see how it might annoy some people. The intro sounds Spanish, with the horns and shakers. I like the deep strings. The verses have light booms, descending bits, and backing “dada”s. The chorus starts with a beat stop and it ends by building and breaking tension. And there's an intense outro. The backing vocals are rough though. In the lyrics, José hasn't heard from Michèle since their summer together. He hopes they can dance a waltz again.

United Kingdom: Co-Co - The Bad Old Days The UK's worst placement so far (11th), and they were consistently top 4 before this. The softer verses are fine, but the chorus sounds so flat. The rapid jabbing violins completely drown it out. The emphatic horn intro and the perky transitions stick with me though. There's also mid-chorus tumbles and a key change. I dislike the “doo-bee-do” bridge though. The band's bright, colourful outfits are camp. They twist left and right a bunch, while the drummer speaks through a cone (for some reason). And once again, there's couples hugging. The lyrics are kinda basic with weak metaphors. Basically, they felt lost and incomplete, but finding love ended their “bad old days”.

Switzerland: Carole Vinci - Vivre A generic, forgettable ballad with an annoying chorus melody. Carole's voice is lovely though. The intro plays the chorus instrumental. The verses have a springtime meadows vibe until the strings arrive, while the backing emphasizes certain parts. The chorus unleashes the heavy strings, ending in a scurrying bit. And she ends with a long note. In the lyrics, Carole wants to forget the past and restart the relationship. She asks why not believe they'll be happy.

Belgium: Jean Vallée - L'amour ça fait chanter la vie As the runner-up, this is Belgium's best placement so far. The song matches the classy vibe of this year's contest. But... I don't understand the hype. It's a boring, dated ballad from the black-and-white era. I quickly forget how it goes. It gradually builds without me noticing it, but in an unexciting way. After the woodwind intro, it's a piano ballad. Then the drums, heavy strings and backing voices emerge one by one. And there's a tense outro. He gives a professional performance at least. The lyrics describe the impact love has on someone.

Netherlands: Harmony - 't Is OK Another bland song with decent verses, but the chorus sounds flat and annoying. The stage presence seems awkward too? There's so much swaying and they keep giving a thumbs up. The thick strings drown the chorus out, but the triple bangs during “'t Is OK” are effective. And those rising and falling string riffs stick with me. The verses have whimsical whistles too. But the song is missing something. The lyrics try to change someone's pessimistic outlook on life. They advise singing this happy song and having sympathy.

Turkey: Nilüfer & Nazar - Sevince Another group of two couples. The unserious choreo and Turkish outfits are fun. And the instrumental is hectic and urgent. It opens with busy piano and thunder. Then the piano, heavy strings, and double drum bangs drive things. But I quickly forget what the song sounds like. The melody is weak. On stage, the women face backwards at first, as everyone snaps their fingers. Then they all hold hands. They stand arms akimbo. They clap and walk around during the instrumental break. The women twirl into the men's arms. And they circle around their mic stands. Lyrically, it's a love song that repeats lines, but with an opposite verb or inverting the subject/object. Turkey has a similar entry in 1984 that's better.

Germany: Ireen Sheer - Feuer 13 songs in, and this is easily the best so far. It sounds like a James Bond movie, where the villain has trapped him in an inferno. I love the '70s synth moments with the bass piano. I like how the verses smooth out on the 2nd and 4th lines, with a piano/string response after. The “FEUER! FEUER!” shouts are great. The rest of the chorus has an increasing danger vibe. There's also a cymbal smash, shaky strings, and rolling drums. And Ireen ends on a big note. She brings good stage presence and vocals. And she tosses her shawl at one point. In the lyrics, Ireen resists men to avoid being controlled. But the fire inside her is inescapable. She says there's no danger and gives in to curiosity.

Monaco: Caline & Olivier Toussaint - Les jardins de Monaco The lyrics are cute. The pair asks each other if they remember their childhood hobbies, and reminisce over falling in love in the gardens on Monaco, while listing famous “couples”. The sawing strings and pounding piano drive the verses and create tension. While the chorus erases that tension. It brings out the hand drums, and it has a catchy and memorable hook, but I prefer the verses. Otherwise, the duo seems to have chemistry.

Greece: Tania Tsanaklidou - Charlie Chaplin Tania feels nostalgic for the silent film star Charlie Chaplin. The lyrics describe his signature attire and what his movies were like. Coincidentally, Monaco's lyrics also mentioned his name. Tania even dresses like Chaplin - she wears a suit and she pulls out a bowler hat and cane during the instrumental break. Her stage presence is like a theatre MC. The ragtime piano and whistles create a 1920s vibe. I like that rushed piano riff. And the “Chaaaar-liiiie Chaplin” hook is catchy. Otherwise, the verses start with sawing strings. And the orchestra consumes the chorus.

Denmark: Mabel - Boom Boom I'm a sucker for Nordic melodies and Mabel's performance is sweet and uplifting. Plus the explosive cymbal crashes are fun. The verses are an acoustic guitar jam. Then the pre-chorus quickens the pace nicely. While the orchestra becomes noticeable in the chorus. And there's an instrumental bridge. On stage, one guy pounds a drum with a painted heart on it. The lyrics are a conversation, where one member explains his doctor visit, while his friend keeps interrupting him lol. The doctor said his “boom boom” heartbeat is because of a crush. It's funny.

Luxembourg: Baccara - Parlez-vous français? Baccara VERY recently had two major European hits with “Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” and “Sorry, I'm a Lady”. They're a Spanish duo singing in French... hence the title. The song is a conversation, where they talk and sing seductively, so it's another 'left field' entry from Luxembourg. On stage, María “accidentally” bumps into Mayte and asks about her French beach trip. Mayte mentions this dreamy man whose pick-up line was “parlez-vous français?” Mayte then promises to bring María there next time! The brassy, drum-clattering intro creates hype. I like when the duo echoes off each other. The 'DA-da-DA' pre-chorus build-up is great. The bending chorus strings and the casual vocal style are hypnotic. And there's even a dance break!

Israel: Izhar Cohen & the Alphabeta - A-Ba-Ni-Bi (winner review below)

Austria: Springtime - Mrs. Caroline Robinson Well, the title hook is memorable, but the strange lyrics turn me off. It's about a witch who becomes sexier and attracts the male gaze after ditching her broomstick. She also likes TV and fashion! Uhh, sure. The song starts with piano dings, then it's a light rock thing, then the strings dominate after that. The verses are ballad-y, but the pre-chorus switches back too suddenly. The chorus has a nice melody, but they sound smug? Otherwise, there's horn eruptions, the bridge returns to the intro, and there's a tense outro.

Sweden: Björn Skifs - Det blir alltid värre framåt natten It's the lead singer of Blue Swede, best known for covering “Hooked on a Feeling” (“OOGA CHAKA”). This isn't the most interesting piano ballad, but it has a cathartic vibe. The chorus doesn't go anywhere, but I like when the post-chorus softens. In the lyrics, Björn lists what keeps him happy during the day and evening. He enjoys the freedom of being single. But near nighttime, the loneliness and heartbreak return. He notably forgot those lyrics and sang the first verse in gibberish.

The Winner:

Israel nabs their first win after just 6 participations. They've been doing quite well these previous 5 years, so a win was probably inevitable. Sure, “A-Ba-Ni-Bi” won a weak contest (the only other song that gave me winner vibes this year was Germany), but I think it's a strong winner regardless.

The lyrics look back at Izhar's childhood, when it wasn't acceptable for children to express love to someone, unless it was a family member. So instead, they said it in the Bet language, which is like the Hebrew equivalent of Pig Latin. Basically, a rhyming bet is added after each syllable. The song's chorus repeats the phrase “I love you” in Bet language, where “ani ohev otach” turns into “a-ba-ni-bi o-bo-he-bev o-bo-ta-bach”. The lyrics later shift to the present, where Izhar can freely say the beautiful word.

The orchestra does a good job here, and the switch-ups work really well. Most of the song is upbeat, but the intro sounds dark, with the keyboards and bass guitar. And the second verse slows down into a smooth ballad, leading to an intense set-up for the next chorus to impact even harder. The booming drums and rolling drums are dramatic. The horn section is a highlight (particularly the chorus pips and pre-chorus horns). The first verse has stray strings. There's a dramatic outro. The stop when the chorus hits is effective. And the hand drums add a cultural texture. There's even a hand drum breakdown that includes a dance break. The song is also cohesive and catchy.

This is the closest thing to a disco song winning Eurovision. It sounds fresh, which goes against the dated vibes of this year's contest.

The performance is energetic. They alternate balancing on their left or right foot. They walk around their limited space. And they raise arms or twirl upon the chorus. Izhar also looks comfortable on stage, and the ballad verse showcases his vocals.

Winner rank: “A” tier

My points go to.... 01. Israel: Izhar Cohen & the Alphabeta - A-Ba-Ni-Bi 02. Germany: Ireen Sheer - Feuer 03. Luxembourg: Baccara - Parlez-vous français? 04. Denmark: Mabel - Boom Boom 05. Greece: Tania Tsanaklidou - Charlie Chaplin 06. Monaco: Caline & Olivier Toussaint - Les jardins de Monaco 07. Spain: José Vélez - Bailemos un vals 08. France: Joël Prévost - Il y aura toujours des violons 09. Finland: Seija Simola - Anna rakkaudelle tilaisuus 10. Ireland: Colm C. T. Wilkinson - Born to Sing

11. United Kingdom: Co-Co - The Bad Old Days 12. Sweden: Björn Skifs - Det blir alltid värre framåt natten 13. Austria: Springtime - Mrs. Caroline Robinson 14. Switzerland: Carole Vinci - Vivre 15. Turkey: Nilüfer & Nazar - Sevince 16. Netherlands: Harmony - 't Is OK 17. Italy: Ricchi e Poveri - Questo amore 18. Belgium: Jean Vallée - L'amour ça fait chanter la vie 19. Portugal: Gemini - Dai li dou 20. Norway: Jahn Teigen - Mil etter mil

[selfportrait27]

Ween - She Wanted to Leave

January 1, 1999

Trocadero Theatre, Philadelphia

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[vodkaandsnakes]

On this day, July 2, in Type O Negative history:

Type O Negative play Hardee's Walnut Creek Amphitheater with Motley Crue in Raleigh, NC (1994)

Type O Negative play the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA (1995)

Type O Negative play Petofi Csarnok with W. A. S. P. in Budapest, Hungary (2007)

Type O Negative play the Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia, PA (2008)

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Juliana Hatfield and Jeff Buckley at the Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia

Saturday, May 20 1995

[tyforthevnm]

I think you are the one who might have the answer for this. Seeing those posts about the fandom figuring out the date of Frank’s scorpion tattoo got me wondering if we have a timeline for when he removed his piercings. I have vague recollections of it happening mid Black Parared but I might be wrong. Do we have a first sighting without the piercings?

So I've scoured a bit and found some dates:

August 31, 2006 VMA Pre-Show @ Rockefeller Plaza was the last time (that I could find) where Frank wore the nose ring.

Next appearance on September 6, 2006 at the MTV2 $2 Bill Concert @ Trocadero Theatre was when he was first seen without the nose ring, but still has the lip piercing.

In terms of the lip ring, it's a bit fuzzy. I have the earliest possible date of it being removed as February 23, 2007 @ Nassau Coliseum. I was using vacationadventuresociety as reference for these photos, but there are dates with no pictures so it's possible it might be earlier than that. I know for sure that it was removed February 2007.

If anyone has any pics that may help narrow down the exact date, feel free to share! :)

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courtney love.

september 26th, 1994. philadelphia, PA. trocadero theatre.

photographed by eric mencher for the philadelphia inquirer.