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Jul 13, 2021Liked by Chris Schulz

I saw Mars Volta there in around 2008 I think. Band was great but the sound was rubbish which was not ideal for a many-instrumented band like that. The sound at St James is always amazing though.

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I was at that show too - I remember Cedric wrapping the mic cord around his neck and being worried he was going to strangle himself... I wish more than ever right now that the St James was back in action...

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Jul 13, 2021Liked by Chris Schulz

Yep. Best gig I ever went to there was Billy Corgan. Loudest concert ever too lol. At the end, Billy came down to the front of the crowd meet & greet and one dude jumped out of one of those private side balconies to rush up and shake Billy's hand

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Billy Corgan solo? What did he play that was so loud? Most of his solo material is pretty acoustic and gentle...

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It was his "The Future Embrace" album tour. NiN-esque beats with his reverbed distored guitar piercing over the top.

https://youtu.be/UMERrNAbzbQ?t=46

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