Much of the day in Cardiff was spent napping…
Everyone was pooped from the night before. For some odd reason no one could fall asleep so much of the night was spent riding along in the bus telling stories, nerding on computers, and listening to music. So as soon as we were soundchecked and settled in we all found room on couches and chairs backstage to nod off for a bit.
Thankfully backstage also had an amazingly beautiful device to entertain all the bands and crew for some after show shenanigans!
PUNCH THE SNAKE!
The actual name of the game we didn’t care much to figure out… we just knew that we were punching a giant snake that that was cool enough for us to yell it between floggings. Needless to say, it was a great time teaching the snake a lesson or two, pushing for the high score… which sadly we could not top.
I thought I’d take it a step further towards the end of the night with a jumping sort of spinning kick (I’ve been known to kick a low ceiling or to at points on tours past.).
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Okay, lesson of the day… When doing fantastical jumping spinning kickery, do watch for nearby furniture (ie. that couch). Well… I did hit the snake pretty damn hard… but, also almost broke a couch with my shin! :/
Anyway… Thanks Cardiff for the fun show!
love,
Ed
Eddy dude the shin is by far the worst thing to get hit oh man hahaha that looks nasty!! J – E – T – S JETS JETS JETS
holy geez i’m never the first haha
Just face it Eddie, its not your tour for getting by unscathed by whatever happens to be…IDLE AROUND YOU.
Accident prone? haha
Incredible show last night guys, was amazing to meet dustin after, such a nice guy! Ed and Riley were amazing as usual and well done to Nate he covered all the songs amazingly well. Sorry to hear of your loss teppei, thoughts are with you and the family and I hope you get the chance to come to England soon for a few more shows
Setlist from Cardiff:
of dust and nations
silhouette
all the world is mad
the weight
come all you weary (acoustic)
helter skelter
hold fast hope
artist in the ambulance
all that’s left
in exile
a song for milly michaelson (reworked)
at the last
melting point of wax
deadbolt
the earth will shake
encore:
stare at the sun (acoustic)
beggars
beggars was such an amazing ending!
Thanks a bunch guys
I love that Ed’s been doing all these blog updates recently, he doesn’t update as often as the other guys do, but he’s always funny!
I’d like to take a few swings at that snake.
so now you have a cut up hand and a bloody stump of a leg. I’d sure like to see you jumping around on stage. YOU guys need to film some of that!
Haha! Looks like fun.
“I’ve been known to kick a low ceiling or to at points on tours past.”
And effigies of hookers?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwo78p8v0no
Do you have any formal kick-boxing training or is kicking things just a hobby?
Really interesting setlist guys. Obviously it will be much shorter on saturday, but I thought they had retired Deadbolt? Will keep some people I know happy to know they are still playing it, whether they do ay Wembley or not
Ouch! That smarts!
Eddie, why are you so cool?
killer setlist..good mix of old and new songs!!!!! Thrice alway win!!!
Myself and a couple of friends of mine joined the chaps in punching the snake that night! You guys made a wonderful night for a lot of people in Cardiff!
Guys was a pleasure to finally meet you!
Have some killer videos of “punching the snake” with the guys!
Have a wonderful last show tomorrow with Brand New & Glassjaw!
And have a safe journey home!
Jon
The reworked version of a song for Milly Michaelson was pretty dam special. Awesome setlist and an amazing gig. Thank you.
I hope you guys are still filming on your cameras for maybe another DVD!!!!
oh, ed.
didn’t you learn your lesson with the pinata?
RE: Film Soundtrack Donation
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We are editing our film right now and had the crazy audacity to actually invite you to donate a song for the soundtrack. As artists ourselves who are interested in using our gifts to make a difference, we would love to feature you guys on the film soundtrack. We are using teh creative arts to help rescue girls from the horrors of modern slavery. I think you guys are independent still, correct? So you might be actually able to donate a song?
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Thank you so much for such a fantastic show, you guys are all truly amazing. Always so refreshing and rewarding to listen and watch you play with such passion.
Thoughts out to Teppei and family & all the best for the rest of the tour.
Hahah, that snake’s bested me a fair few times too…
Thanks for a great show; I work at the venue and it’s not often I get to do lights for bands I’ve actually heard of, nevermind admire, so thanks!
You might be interested in my latest blog post:
http://blogolonia.blogspot.com/2010/01/biffythrice-conspiracy.html
I managed to film the whole set in Cardiff.
Here’s In Exile: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_P1zpK9v7E
Check my channel for the rest.
Hat’s off to Nate, did an awesome job.
Damn Ed. You might wanna consider giving Muay Thai a try if the whole being an amazing musician thing doesn’t pan out. A shin that can break a couch? Deadly in the ring.
This setlist was awesome! I was kinda hoping for you guys to play Firebreather but nonetheless it was an epic night!