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 ... counterpart. Jim Fairchild, Grandaddy's lead guitarist is a sight to behold. Coming onstage draped in 2 guitars around his mid-drift, he has the preserve of a man that has humming bird wings for hands. At times they spray around the six chords in a fast forward sequence delivering a deliberate scatter shot sound that sets the band apart from their contemporaries. The one thing that annoys me sometimes about lead guitarists is that they often...more

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Premium Review Grandaddy - Live: Grandaddy Live In Dublin (09/07/2001)  (1034 words)
by indiecater - written on 11/07/01 (Very useful, 61 readings)
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This gig promised to be something approaching a monumental event. The combined beauty of 2 magnificent albums, 'Under The Western Highway' and 'The Sophtware Slump' and the huge critical appraisals of their live performances meant that anything less than a polished showing would disappoint a sell out crowd at the Olympia Theatre. The Olympia is located on Dame Street less than 10 minutes from Dublin city centre. It has a grand feel about it, the smell, the lavish box seats and the wonderful wood carvings that adorn the walls and ceiling all add to it's unique atmosphere. Although the views from the seats upstairs are obstructed, the sloping ...

 
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