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(Message started by: iris3732 on Aug 11^th, 2006, 7:14am)

Title: Bain Mattox
Post by iris3732 on Aug 11^th, 2006, 7:14am

Where's Pryde....or anyone else who knows this guy.

I'm seeing Edwin McCain next month and he's opening for him.

Should I get the CD?.....who would you compare him to?

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Pryde on Aug 11^th, 2006, 6:26pm

Hi Iris!
Yeah, I'm probably the resident Goo Board Bain Expert. �:D � Are you going to the Workplay show or the Roxy show? �I think I might be at the Roxy show myself! �;D

Bain's hard to classify - some people think he sounds like the Counting Crows and many people that I know that are fans of Jump Little Children really like Bain. �(Bain used to open for them frequently.) �Better Than Ezra fans seem to dig him too, and he's opened for them a couple of times. Bain's newest cd "Prizefighter" is a good one, but most of the songs are somewhat sad. Bain was influenced alot by Elliot Smith about whom Bain wrote "Tragic Keys" (which was on Alternative Addiction's "The Addiction V.5" cd). Bain uses unusual instrumentation on songs including banjo, mandolin, and accordion, as well as the guitar and harmonica. �It know it sounds strange, but he does rock. �8)

My favorite on "Prizefighter" is "Grace" or "Slowpoke". �I'd get Bain's self-titled cd first, and then buy Prizefighter. He does a lot of songs off of the "Bain Mattox" cd at his live shows - "Slumber Plane", "Thorn", "Rice Paper Heart", and "Peripheral People".

There's a podcast on the Workplay website of Bain performing "Thorn" off his last cd "Bain Mattox". � Check �his website at www.bainmattox.com or www.myspace.com/bainmattox to hear some more of his songs. �;D �

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by rzezniksangel on Aug 11^th, 2006, 9:53pm

I just love Bain. I had alot of things going on when he was here with Edwin in June and wasn't able to make the show here. I'm hoping he comes back my way and I'm able to go next time.

Enjoy the show! From what Pryde tells me, he's amazing live!

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by iris3732 on Aug 11^th, 2006, 9:56pm

DUH, I didn't even think of looking on his myspace page!

Thanks for the info; I will check out the BM CD.

BTW I'm going to the Roxy show :)

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Pryde on Aug 12^th, 2006, 6:30pm

Iris,
Did I meet you at the Goo's Centennial Park/On The Bricks gig a couple of years ago? �Anyway if you see somebody carrying a black purse with Bain Mattox on it and an old timely tv (his old symbol/tattoo) that will be me. �:D

After their set, the band will probably be in the lobby of the Roxy meeting fans, so stop by and say Hello to them. �;D If you see me - say Hi to me too! ;D

If you're in Atlanta and want to check him out before the Roxy gig - he's playing after the Open Mic Madness Finals at Smith's Olde Bar on 8/26. �Bain hasn't played much this summer in Atlanta, so I'm sure the show will sell out so get your tickets early. ;) �The Edwin/Bain show will probably sellout too - so get your tickets early for that one too. ;) �

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by iris3732 on Aug 12^th, 2006, 7:55pm

Hey, no; I didn't meet anyone from the board at On the Bricks.

But I already have my tickets for the Roxy show....the Smithe's Olde Bar show sounds cool, too. I have to babysit that night though.

However, I am patiently awaiting the arrival of Mr. Mattox's CD. ;D

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Pryde on Aug 13^th, 2006, 2:50pm

Iris,
I met up with a bunch of WOGgers at the Centennial Park show and I think I met someone that used "Iris" in her screen name too. That seems like a long time ago....LOL.

If you're in the Atlanta area and ever go to used CD stores - look around for Bain's first cd, "Technicolor Episode". Most of the songs on TE were re-worked for his self-titled cd, but it's got some very good songs that don't appear on his other cds and Bain played almost every instrument on the cd. It's very "folkie" compared to what he sounds like now. Bain has so few copies of it left, he doesn't even list it on his discography anymore. :'(

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Pryde on Aug 21^st, 2006, 7:40pm

Iris,
Did you get your cd yet? �By the way, Bain's booked another show in September at the Variety Playhouse. �Check his website for details. �;)

I got my Roxy tickets this weekend. �;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by iris3732 on Aug 23^rd, 2006, 5:03am

I did get the cd :D and working my way through it in the car. I like him! He sounds to me like a bit of Better than Ezra and Michael Tolcher sometimes.

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Pryde on Aug 24^th, 2006, 9:27pm

Glad you're enjoying the cd so far!!! :nanner: Tolcher is from Atlanta too and they've played some shows together. Bain and Tolcher just got through doing a "True Experience" music event at a resort in the Keys with Three Doors Down, Cowboy Mouth, etc.. I'm hoping I can make the event next year if Bain's playing in it again.... :thumbsup:

Make sure you say "Hi" to the guys at the Roxy show. Of course it will be easy to spot Bain since his picture is on the cd, Chris is the very tall lead guitarist and a real sweetheart, Mike is the rockin' bass dude, and Oliver is the dark-haired (or at least it was last time I saw him :D) new drummer.

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Pryde on Aug 27^th, 2006, 8:51pm

Iris,
I made it to Bain's Smith's Olde Bar show last night. The house was packed, the air wasn't working well in the concert hall, and the show was smokin' HOT! 8) We got a new song last night, a really old song from Technicolor Episode that's making a return, and everything sounded great!!! ;D ;D ;D

Can't wait for the Roxy show!!!!! ;)

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Pryde on Sep 13^th, 2006, 9:54pm

Iris,
See you at the show!!!! ;D ;D ;D
Say "Hi" to the Bain guys if you get the chance. ;D

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by iris3732 on Sep 14^th, 2006, 7:24am

Woohoo; I can't wait!

Thorn is on repeat in my car. Unfortunately it's kept me from getting to know the rest of the songs on the CD but that's usually what happens. Takes me awhile to work my way through all the songs.

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by iris3732 on Sep 15^th, 2006, 11:23pm

Pryde, I should have asked you to give me a description of yourself so I could have looked for you tonight - I had Bain sign my CD and got a picture with him and there were more people than I thought there would be waiting to meet him. I was too shy to go "Hey! Who here posts on the WOG board?" ;)

But, onto my review.

Bain rocked the house. My friends were like "Who is this guy? He's really good." I said, "NOW do you see why I wanted to get here on time?" (We were 15 minutes late.) We had already decided to sit in the balcony in the front row but that was full of course so we had to sit farther back.

Anyway, Bain is singing Thorn (you know, my current obsession.) So when he asks people to sing along, I am the only one in the balcony singing. And I can't sing worth beans so I wasn't singing very loud, obviously. When I got my CD signed I told him I sang from the balcony but no one else did. He's like "You should have been down in the front with us!" and then he wrote "Say no to balconies" on my CD. Really cool dude.

So after the show my friends were all like "Bain rocks. I think I like him better than Edwin."

Here's the picture I got with him.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/er5678/Music%20Photos/MeandBainMattoxsmall.jpg

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Pryde on Sep 18^th, 2006, 3:12pm

Hi Iris!!!
I'm so happy you enjoyed the show!!! ;D ;D ;D I've been a huge Bain fan since I saw him open for Sister Hazel a couple of years ago....He just blew me away the first time I saw him... And I think I've been to over 60 of his shows now... :D Luckily I live between his two biggest markets, Atlanta and Charlotte, and he's played our local venue quite a bit. ;D ;D ;D

I should have told you to have the merch guy, Danny, to point me out. Most times whomever is working merch for Bain knows me. ;)

Bain's from Atlanta so he had lots of friends and family at the show. Unfortunately he hasn't played many shows in the ATL this summer, and the last time he played Smith's it was a very late night show since he played after the open mic madness finals.

Hope to meet you at another Bain show soon!!! ;D

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by rzezniksangel on Sep 18^th, 2006, 6:05pm

The pic of you and Bain is adorable!!! I'm glad you had fun!

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by iris3732 on Sep 18^th, 2006, 8:53pm

Thanks!

Yeah, I definitely can't wait for more Bain shows :)

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Pryde on Oct 7^th, 2006, 3:27pm

Here's some videos from an Atlanta tv morning show that Bain filmed:

http://www.tbsstoryline.com/ss_bain_mattox.html# ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by iris3732 on Oct 7^th, 2006, 7:02pm

Awesome! thanks :)

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Pryde on Nov 7^th, 2006, 6:05pm

Iris,
Are you going to Bain's show at The Loft? There's a special acoustic set pre-show for people that pre-order their tickets. Details are on Bain's board. ;)

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Shannon on Nov 7^th, 2006, 6:19pm

on 09/15/06 at 23:23:32, iris3732 wrote:

Pryde, I should have asked you to give me a description of yourself so I could have looked for you tonight - I had Bain sign my CD and got a picture with him and there were more people than I thought there would be waiting to meet him. I was too shy to go "Hey! Who here posts on the WOG board?" �;)

But, onto my review.

Bain rocked the house. My friends were like "Who is this guy? He's really good." I said, "NOW do you see why I wanted to get here on time?" (We were 15 minutes late.) We had already decided to sit in the balcony in the front row but that was full of course so we had to sit farther back.

Anyway, Bain is singing Thorn (you know, my current obsession.) So when he asks people to sing along, I am the only one in the balcony singing. And I can't sing worth beans so I wasn't singing very loud, obviously. When I got my CD signed I told him I sang from the balcony but no one else did. He's like "You should have been down in the front with us!" and then he wrote "Say no to balconies" on my CD. Really cool dude.

So after the show my friends were all like "Bain rocks. I think I like him better than Edwin."

Here's the picture I got with him.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/er5678/Music%20Photos/MeandBainMattoxsmall.jpg

I just wanted say ... what a beautiful picture.

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by iris3732 on Nov 8^th, 2006, 8:04pm

on 11/07/06 at 18:05:29, Pryde wrote:

Iris,
Are you going to Bain's show at The Loft? There's a special acoustic set pre-show for people that pre-order their tickets. Details are on Bain's board. ;)

so can I just say these last-minute scheduled shows are killing me. I can't go! I'm so used to having months' notice of concerts :( at least he's from here though so I know he'll be back!

on 11/07/06 at 18:19:08, Shannon wrote:

I just wanted say ... what a beautiful picture.

Thanks :)

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Christian on Nov 9^th, 2006, 2:16am

Talk about beautiful :-*

Crap, did I actually post that?

(Is it just me, or do I have an uncanny talent for killing threads?)

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by iris3732 on Nov 9^th, 2006, 9:55pm

on 11/09/06 at 02:16:11, Christian wrote:

Talk about beautiful �:-*

Crap, did I actually post that?

(Is it just me, or do I have an uncanny talent for killing threads?)

haha. I actually hate that picture of myself but Bain makes it 100 times better and post-worthy.

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Shannon on Nov 9^th, 2006, 10:10pm

on 11/09/06 at 02:16:11, Christian wrote:

Talk about beautiful �:-*

Crap, did I actually post that?

(Is it just me, or do I have an uncanny talent for killing threads?)

I believe Nicole is the notorious thread killer. But I could always award you the esteemed title as well ;)

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Pryde on Dec 8^th, 2006, 7:18pm

Bain's started posting his shows for the New Year on his site - so I gotta bump this post!!!

Iris,
Bain's doing a show with Glorydive (formerly Taylor Roberts Music from Raleigh NC), hopefully they'll be playing a show together in Atlanta too. Glorydive is another of my favorite bands. ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by iris3732 on Dec 8^th, 2006, 8:31pm

Yay yay yay!! I really need to see him live again :)

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by iris3732 on Jan 11^th, 2007, 6:52pm

Which I'm going to....March 2nd, Eddie's Attic. NICE.

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by rzezniksangel on Jan 11^th, 2007, 8:52pm

*jealous* I wish Bain would come back down this way. It's been over 6 months since he's been here.

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Pryde on Jan 16^th, 2007, 6:51pm

While I was out to sea on The Rock Boat - I got this email from Bain's mailing list:

Good News...
After a short hibernation this winter, I created a new solo/ acoustic album called "Bird In the Hand."
It is due for release on Feb. 1st 2007
I will be going on a SE acoustic tour as listed below.
And just for you worriers, the band is still together and doing fine.
www.myspace.com/bainmattox is up to date info and soon new songs to listen to.

Friday, Jan. 26th
The Pourhouse Music Hall
224 Blount St.
Raleigh, NC
w/ Glorydive
Ticket Price: $8
Doors: 8 pm
Show: 9 pm
www.the-pour-house.com

Thursday, Feb. 1st
Flicker Theatre
263 W. Washington St.
Athens, GA 30606
Tix: $5
Early Show @ 8:30pm

Thursday, Feb. 8th
Cumberland's
w/ Tin Cup Prophette
301 King St.
Charleston, SC
Doors@8pm
www.cumberlands.net

Thursday, Feb. 15th
The Preservation Pub
28 Market Square
Knoxville, TN
www.preservationpub.com

Friday, Feb. 16th
The Loft
1032 Broadway
Columbus, GA
www.theloftlive.biz

Sat. Feb. 17th
The Workplay (lounge)
500 23rd St. South
Birmingham, AL
www.workplay.com

Thursday, Feb. 22nd
Jammin Java
1530 Main Street, Suite D
Columbia, SC
Tix- $5
www.jamminjava.net

Friday, Feb. 22nd
The Evening Muse
w/ Tin Cup Prophette
3227 N. Davidson St.
Charlotte, NC
All ages
Tix- $6 adv/ $8 at door
www.eveningmuse.com

Thursday, March 1st
The Soulbar
w/ Tin Cup Prophette
984 Broad St.
Augusta, GA
Tix- $5
www.soulbar.com

Friday, March 2nd
Eddies Attic
515-B N. McDonough St.
Decatur, GA
Doors @ 6:30
All ages
tix- $10 adv/ $13 at door
www.eddiesattic.com

Yay - a new cd and more shows!!!! I'm hoping to catch the Columbia, Charlotte, Athens, and the Eddie's Attic shows. ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by iris3732 on Mar 6^th, 2007, 5:03pm

The Eddie's Attic show was great. I was wondering how he'd be without the full band and of course he was awesome. He sounds exactly like he does on the CD.

He said he is coming back in May...I can't wait :)

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by rzezniksangel on Mar 8^th, 2007, 9:46pm

So I got a little package today from Pryde...containing a cd that bain autographed for me and my hubby. I'm so excited! Now if only he'd play a show down here...that I can actually get to.

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Pryde on Apr 8^th, 2007, 6:01pm

Rzezniksangel,
Glad you're enjoying "Bird in the Hand". �Hopefully you'll get to hear Bain do those songs live soon. �I'll see him next week and see if he's got anything booked this summer for Florida. �We're planning a trip to Orlando this summer, and if we could work in a Bain show at The Social - that would make my vacation. ;D

Iris,
Sorry I forgot to look for you at the Eddie's show. �:'( �There were a bunch of my Bain Fan Friends/Rock Boat Buddies there that I hadn't seen since the Boat so I got caught up in catching up with everybody. �But I am definitely planning on coming to the Smith's Olde Bar show with some friends. �I can't wait until April 18th when he plays my home venue - The Handlebar - and hopefully we'll make it to the Columbia and Charlotte shows. �And plan ahead - Bain told me there's a good chance he'll be playing Athfest this summer. �They've announced the headliners - Perpetual Groove, The Whigs, and the Drive By Truckers. �Keep checking www.athfest.com for details.

And for any other Bain and REM Fans out there,
www.athensmusic.net now has Various Artists Finest Worksongs: Athens Bands Play the Music of REM.

Bain has three tracks on the cd - Finest Worksong, (Don't Go Back to) Rockville, and Fall on Me. They're also singing along on the "End of the World" finale.

The cd also has songs by Liz Durrett, Claire Campbell, Tin Cup Prophette, Modern Skirts, The Observatory, Patterson Hood, and Five Eight. Net proceeds from the Finest Worksongs release will benefit Community Connection of Northeast Georgia and Family Connection/Communities in Schools. � ;D ;D ;D

I love Bain's version of Finest Worksong.:thumbsup:

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by iris3732 on Apr 29^th, 2007, 12:55am

on 04/08/07 at 18:01:11, Pryde wrote:

Iris,
Sorry I forgot to look for you at the Eddie's show. �:'( �

Don't worry :) Next time. I definitely want to see him next time he's in the ATL :)

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Pryde on May 8^th, 2007, 3:30pm

Iris,
Unfortunately something has come up for May 18 - so I won't be able to go to Bain's Smith's Olde Bar show. :'(

I'm hoping to make it to the next Charlotte (May 23) and Columbia shows (June 9th). And Bain's announced he's playing Athfest (http://www.athfest.com/) on the Main Stage (Washington and Pulaski Streets) on Saturday, June 23, at 7:00 pm in Athens. Hopefully I'll make that one too. ;)

I've been to 3 of Bain's shows during the last 3 weeks and he and his band are sounding the best I've ever heard them full band - so that Smith's show is going to be soooooo good!!! :rockin:

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by iris3732 on May 8^th, 2007, 9:17pm

You know what....one of my friends is having a graduation party that night so it doesn't look like I'll be going either :( (Maybe I will try to do some convincing people to go at the party!) :)

Title: e: Bain Mattox
Post by Pryde on May 9^th, 2007, 2:40pm

Today I got an email from Rival Entertainment:

Modern Skirts w/ Bain Mattox and Shot From Guns & Cary Ann Hearst and the Gunstreet Girls, Friday, July 27 The Loft

Hopefully I can make that Atlanta show!!! ;D And one of the "Gunstreet Girls", Ash, was once in Bain's band a long, long time ago. So it will be cool to see him again. ;D

Hope you can make the Smith's show - and take lots of first-timers with you!!! ;)

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by iris3732 on May 21^st, 2007, 8:26pm

Bain, bain. He has to come sooner! I am going out of town then!!

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Pryde on Jul 15^th, 2007, 8:22pm

Iris,
Any chance you'll be at Bain's The Loft show or at his show at The Melting Point in Athens the following night? I think I'm going to be able to make both of them. ;D

When we saw the band at Athefest, Chris S. (lead guitarist) told me that they are going to start having some new songs available for download on their website soon. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by iris3732 on Jul 16^th, 2007, 8:38pm

on 07/15/07 at 20:22:12, Pryde wrote:

Iris,
Any chance you'll be at Bain's The Loft show or at his show at The Melting Point in Athens the following night? �I think I'm going to be able to make both of them. �;D

No :( I'll still be gone. Do you think he will continue touring in the fall?

Title: Re: Bain Mattox
Post by Pryde on Aug 2^nd, 2007, 4:58pm

I'm sure he'll be playing shows in Atlanta and Athens in the fall. �Bain should be putting some new songs up on his MySpace page soon for downloading too. �;)

We saw Bain last weekend at The Loft in Atlanta and at �the Melting Point in Athens. � That's the first time I had been to the Melting Pointe and it such a cool venue. �I'd highly recommend seeing a show there. �He opened for the Modern Skirts and I think the Skirts fans were really digging him - so hopefully they'll book him again there soon. *fingers crossed*