Secret Machines @ Hiro Ballroom | in the round

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Secret Machines @ Hiro Ballroom | in the round

SECRET MACHINES @ HIRO BALLROOM | 4/26/2006

Ryan sent in this photo and said, "It was a sonic show filled with atmosphere, mood, and prog. It was as if we were all in a warehouse circa 1970 witnessing history."

Previously
An Interview with the Secret Machines | not by David Bowie
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Posted on April 28, 2006 4:03 PM

Comments (11)

The stage set up for this show was awesome!

Posted by danfun | April 28, 2006 4:18 PM

more on the acoustic set from virgin, and a matisyahu sighting on the music slut!

Posted by matt | April 28, 2006 4:20 PM

Still have tears in my eyes because I wasn't able to attend

Posted by Klaus | April 28, 2006 4:28 PM

how was the acoustic set at virgin, any good?

Posted by Anonymous | April 28, 2006 5:10 PM

Very cool show. I'd never seen an 'in the round' show in a club before. Some technical difficulties interrupted the set once and caused a half hour delay before the encore. It was worth the wait. I heard they're doing the same at the El Ray in LA this weekend (tonight?). I got to chat up the band after the show and they were excited with the outcome.

Posted by Nineteen-ninety-never | April 28, 2006 5:12 PM

Such an incredible show. This picture is great. Any more (HQ??) online anywhere.

Posted by Daddy Doldrum | April 28, 2006 5:15 PM

It is also worth mentioning that the film the entire show. And for Daddy Doldrum I have a few pics over at my site.

Posted by danfun | April 28, 2006 5:17 PM

I counted 5 mini-DV cameras during the set. The guy in front of me was using a Panasonic DVX-100B for what it's worth. Three around the stage, one in the roped off booth section, and one up in the balcony. One of the camera operators was talking to the folks next to me, and said they were filming "for the band."

Some more photos here:
http://flickr.com/photos/dansays/tags/secretmachines/

Posted by kathryn | April 28, 2006 5:48 PM

the best show ive ever been alive for.

Posted by georgia | April 29, 2006 9:35 AM

I don't think I've ever been so excited to see a band before (okay, well maybe Phish). The 5/13 show at the Metro in Chicago is going to be AMAZING. Unfortunately, though, no circular stage setup for us; the Metro can't pull that off...

Posted by Justin | April 29, 2006 10:51 AM

Bottom line... the SECRET MACHINES are the greatest band alive on the planet earth today. Not only was this gig a true homage to the prog-gods of yesteryear but their exclusive performance at Virgin the following night was a brilliant contrast / compliment to their otherwise stunning performances. "1000 seconds" is enough said! EVERYBODY needs to get hip to the sophisticated sounds of what is only a SECRET today!!!!!!!!
JARONTEED

Posted by Jaronteed22 | May 5, 2006 5:44 PM