Originally Posted by kbomb001

So, Jon Mess isn't doing this tour?

No, he'll be there; Kurt and Matt will be covering cleans.

I hope this means I'll get to hear the 3 vocalists do "Rock Solid" together again like the very last time I saw em with Kurt.

makes sense. kurt will already be there, he might as well sing his own songs and let matt do the rest.

Originally Posted by Dustin Harkins

I hope this means I'll get to hear the 3 vocalists do "Rock Solid" together again like the very last time I saw em with Kurt.

Hadn't even thought of that - will be very cool for fans.

Originally Posted by Jack Appleby

Personally, I really enjoy everything Kurt has done, but I think his performance on the ALLB record is his best. It also has a hard learning curve for fans though, where DGD's self-titled (aka Deathstar) is a very accessible. Both are solid releases.

You guys just convinced me to buy ALLB's CD.

Given the circumstances, I hope Matt just becomes the new DGD clean singer. I LOVED Lower Definition. Matt had years of problems with members leaving until LD eventually folded while DGD has obviously had years of issues with clean singers. Maybe together they can complete the puzzle !

Shit I was just gonna go for ALLB and JLV. I've lost interest in Decoder, but shiiiit. Kurt and Matt Geise on stage for Dance Gavin Dance... History man!

DGD's not coming to my date. Oh well.

Originally Posted by Jack Appleby

Hadn't even thought of that - will be very cool for fans.

The "Do you still have the money I gave you earlier?" part will have so much more meaning...

The show in San Diego is gonna be insane. Matt Geise is from San Diego, it's gonna be fucking awesome.

And it's on my birthday so that's a win too.

Originally Posted by WeltallAY

You guys just convinced me to buy ALLB's CD.

Given the circumstances, I hope Matt just becomes the new DGD clean singer. I LOVED Lower Definition. Matt had years of problems with members leaving until LD eventually folded while DGD has obviously had years of issues with clean singers. Maybe together they can complete the puzzle !

It's a great album, and don't be discouraged if it takes you a few listens to get into - each time I fell more and more in love with it. Also, grab a great pair of headphones to listen with - so much is going on, and Crummet did great work on production.

Re: DGD, I just hope they bury the band after this tour. I think fulfilling touring obligations is wise, but retire the band. If they want to stay together, pursue Secret Band.

Originally Posted by Jason Tate

I know fans are really into DGD - and maybe this isn't possible due to the fan base built up. But part of me just thinks the band needs to retire the name, start something fresh, and go from there. Shed the stigmata that this band name will always carry with it.

i don't think stigmata means what you think it does

i think you're looking for "stigma" there

Such a respectable move by Kurt - he is a top, top dude for doing this considering how things ended last time. Good luck to everyone for this tour, they deserve to enjoy it.

Originally Posted by Hiroblack

The show in San Diego is gonna be insane. Matt Geise is from San Diego, it's gonna be fucking awesome.

And it's on my birthday so that's a win too.

I may join you - I wanted to do the Pomona date, but a few bands I represent have a show.

That's pretty rad !

So, Kurt covering clean vocals doing Deathstar and Happiness era DGD. Matt covering DBM 1 & II. Sounds promising. Best of both worlds. Bada bing bada boom.