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Flight of the Conchords: Springtime Migration to Portland


1:20 PM February 4th, 2009 by Samantha Herman
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The second season of Flight of the Conchords just started on HBO. After watching the most recent episode in which Bret starts his own gang, I am about to bestow upon those two misguided New Zealanders a compliment that has never before left my mouth…they are funnier than Tenacious D. “Hold your tongue!” some might say as they decry my lack of credentials in making such a comparison. But I was there when Jack Black and KG pulled out a toy saxophone at the Weezer show in Phoenix in November 2001. I watched The Pick of Destiny like every other true fan. And as much as it pains me that JB and KG are no longer the kings of funny faux-rock, it had to be said and I will say it again. In their prime, Tenacious D did make me laugh until I snorted; however, Flight of the Conchords makes me laugh so hard I pee my pants a little, which could be problematic at their Portland show in May.

Oh, you heard me right—they will be breathing the same refreshing Portland air on May 14. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 am (here’s a link to ‘em), and mark my words, I will choke a bitch to get a pair. (I hope it doesn’t come down to that, but I simply can’t miss the live versions of “Foux du Fafa” and “Business Time.”) This is sure to be one of their biggest shows ever, given that the only attendees at previous shows have been Mel and Murray, so be sure to nab some tickets while you can.

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8 Responses to “Flight of the Conchords: Springtime Migration to Portland”

  1. JJ says:

    "…makes me laugh so hard I pee my pants…"

    Cliched even for a high schooler.

  2. Dan says:

    Cliche’ or not, I’ll be there, even if WW doesn’t pay for my ticket!

  3. Samantha Herman says:

    By the way, tickets are $45 apiece.

    To my adoring fan JJ, the first Flight of the Conchords song I ever heard was "Business Time" while I was in the car listening to satellite radio. And believe me, there was moisture on the car seat.

  4. Danielle says:

    I am generally opposed to spending so much for a show, but I have no regrets with this one. Those motha’uckas woke up in a smoothie…and I already got my ticket. What!!?

  5. brett says:

    $45?? Oh man.

    What’s with this "live nation" thing where tickets are supposedly available tomorrow morning?

  6. K says:

    I got my ticket too… love presales. 8th row, baby!

  7. Chuck says:

    Why is it that when acts come to Portland to perform in venues with the same capacity as Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, etc. that tickets are always twice the price in Portland than in other cities?

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