Good Old War

i just got their 2009 album "Only Way To Be Alone" and it's pretty killer modern folk. If you're going to see Gaslight's American tour, they're playing together a couple of shows. You definitely owe it to yourself to check Good Old War out ahead of time

yeah man, i checked 'em out a while ago. they got a few really good songs, especially Coney Island, but there are a few pretty weak songs on there. and i guess they've been getting no love whatsoever from the Gaslight crowd so far, which is too bad, 'cause they're actually pretty good

Seen them last night in columbus they were ok but totally didnt fit the bill with gaslight really lame way to start and awesome show

I felt the opposite, I like them better than Heartless Bastards and thought it was a graet way to start the show. I was concerned a little with them, and Pela, that TGA fans wouldn't like them. I think it's awesome for TGA to take them on tour- hope people take the time to check them out too. Glad you guys did. The more I listen the more I like them.

actually, everyone in Cleveland went nuts for them. idk why, but they acted like they're the greatest band ever

That's awesome. Glad to hear it actually!

yeah, they even asked them to play one more song, which they did. and then today, i re-downloaded their album and gave it another listen, and it really is a great album. i must not have been in the right mood the first time

Weird how that happens- I did the same thing with Ninja Gun. Listened to them and was, eh. Listened to them a few weeks later and was WOW. Really like them. Super nice too! I really thought Good Old War might get a thumbs down for this tour- wicked awesome it seems to be the other way around. Give them a big boost in their popularity I'm sure. I'm thankful to TGA for introducing me to so many really good bands- ones I know would go unheard by me otherwise.

They're awesome.

I think they're an incredible band and are a great way to open up this tour. All 3 members have a lot of talent in a lot of different areas. Their album is top notch, too.

Let's not forget to mention that their singer/key player looks like Charlie Kelly from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

I'm seeing them and Dave Hause in a few hours for Record Store Day. Redownloading the album to see if I can get into it this time.

am i the only one who found good old war to be a total snooze? it just seemed like song after song about a lame relationship. im not trying to be a jerk or make a comment about their talent...i just thought they were so boring. my least favorite out of all the opening bands i saw em play with on this tour. however, at every show, most of the people around me seemed to be fairly psyched to see em...

I just interviewed them today for punkews. Should be up in the coming weeks. Good guys, great music.

I thought they were pretty damn good. Very talented. It's not every day you see a drummer pick up an accordion at a show and start playing it. Excellent band.

well yeah, like i said, not trying to comment on their talent or anything. i guess they're just not my kind of music. im surprised i seem to be the only one though. but i did think it was cool that he busted out with the accordion...and it sounded good.

I may not have liked them as much live if I wasn't already familiar with their music- I think that made a difference. Anyway- here's a link with an interview with them- Fake Problems too...........

http://www.issueoriented.com/podcast/