Grammy
Award-Winning Train to Headline Warfield for 2004 JavaOne
Conference
Grammy
Award-winning rock band Train headlines the 2004 JavaOne After
Dark Bash. The Northern California band, known for its hit songs "Calling
All Angels," "Drops of Jupiter," and "Meet Virginia," blends lush
instrumentals and insightful lyrics sung by lead singer and songwriter, Pat
Monahan. Train is touring in support of its third album, 'My Private
Nation,' and promises an evening of incredible music not to be missed. The
band's previous album, 'Drops of Jupiter,' went Platinum, and the hit song
of the same name won the Best Rock Song Grammy.
The Train concert is open only to Conference Attendees.
Doors to the Warfield open at 8:00 PM and the band takes the stage at
approximately 9:00 PM Admittance to the Warfield is limited and by wristband
only. A wristband does NOT guarantee entry. Space is limited, so ARRIVE
EARLY. Redeem the "After Dark" Bash ticket attached to your badge for your
wristband, which can be picked up beginning at 9:00 AM Wednesday, June 30,
in the registration area.
The Warfield kitchen is open for cash food sales and has items available
such as nachos, burritos, wraps, and cookies. A cash bar is also open
throughout the night.
Wednesday update from geek central. The JavaOne conference is in town
and programmers from around the world have packed their pocket protectors
and descended on San Francisco. The conference sponsored a private
concert featuring local favorite Train. The usual usher suspects
enjoyed a very easy gig. Since it was a private event the ushers were
instructed to be "extra mellow". Not that we expected trouble from the
four eyed crowd but we didn't need to be so strict about aisles and cameras.
The event was set up as general admission so we didn't even need to seat the
balcony. So with nothing else to do I studied the crowd.
Most of the patrons carried their JavaOne bags over their JavaOne shirts
below their JavaOne caps and badges. The crowd was 99% male and as a
result the concert lacked a certain scream factor. The few pockets of
estrogen were lavished with leers of lust and a river of free drinks.
Train turned in a set that culminated with their balls out version of "Dream
On". Once the usher crew was cut we took over the pit so I was able to
snap the pics and watch the show at the feet of the band. There's
something really special about seeing a crushing guitar solo up close and
deafening.
Peace,
Sean
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Grammy
Award-winning rock band Train headlines the 2004 JavaOne After
Dark Bash. The Northern California band, known for its hit songs "Calling
All Angels," "Drops of Jupiter," and "Meet Virginia," blends lush
instrumentals and insightful lyrics sung by lead singer and songwriter, Pat
Monahan. Train is touring in support of its third album, 'My Private
Nation,' and promises an evening of incredible music not to be missed. The
band's previous album, 'Drops of Jupiter,' went Platinum, and the hit song
of the same name won the Best Rock Song Grammy.
The Train concert is open only to Conference Attendees.
Doors to the Warfield open at 8:00 PM and the band takes the stage at
approximately 9:00 PM Admittance to the Warfield is limited and by wristband
only. A wristband does NOT guarantee entry. Space is limited, so ARRIVE
EARLY. Redeem the "After Dark" Bash ticket attached to your badge for your
wristband, which can be picked up beginning at 9:00 AM Wednesday, June 30,
in the registration area.
