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I saw the Kopecky Family Band tonight for the 6th time and I could not recommend their show any higher. Tremendous energy, songwriting, singing, orchestration, you name it, they do it. For my money, it is the best show you can get for $10 and I'll go see them every time they come around.
Just saw St. Vincent. Third time seeing Annie solo, 4th time overall. She's really growing as a performer. As per usual she sounded fantastic and was in total control of the sound. This time though, she was all over the stage doing orchestrated dance moves with her co-guitarist. You can see the effects of her time with Byrne. It's only my second show of the year after Darkside, but it'll be really hard to top. No set lists on stage was a bummer, but I'll cope with the vinyl discography I just purchased. Seriously considering going again tomorrow.
Enjoyed the Four Tet show last night. It was refreshing to see the opening act spinning vinyl too. He had a big crate he was constantly digging through. Four Tet was great too, and a show at Mohawk is always a good one.
Post by James Baxter on Mar 4, 2014 0:36:57 GMT -5
Saw St Vincent on 3/1, and it was incredible. The setlist had everything I wanted to hear but Dilletante, the Love This Giant-esque choreography was perfectly integrated, and I was shocked to realize how many St Vincent songs I know word for word. I liked the performance as much as I liked seeing her at Roo and with David Byrne (The Bonnaroo performance gets points for the crowd's palpable enthusiasm and Annie stagediving.)
I scored last minute tickets to Steve Malkmus and it was surprisingly lively. I had no idea that Malkmus would be so animated on stage, he ran and did half a powerslide an inch away from me, so that was cool. The setlist leaned a lot on Wig Out Jagbags, which made me happy, though Face the Truth may be my favorite album of his in any capacity. Watching the whole band cover "Oh Well" by Fleetwood Mac, stopping each verse to figure out the rest of the song and argue about whether it was worth the trouble was incredible.
(1) Damon Albarn (2) Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds (3) King Khan & His Shrines (4) Ty Segall (5) Ms Lauryn Hill (6) Darkside (7) Kanye (8) Janelle Monae (9) Goat (10) Meshuggah.
Saw Lake Street Dive last night. Really great show to a completely packed house. It is not the biggest venue but I was surprised at the turnout on a Wednesday for this show. Looking forward to seeing them at Roo.
It was also great to meet derelicte at the show. He will be providing a better write up of the evening. Some of the photos and the "review" will be posted to a local Columbus music blog. A new joint venture we are trying out.
Post by James Baxter on Mar 7, 2014 1:41:03 GMT -5
The Big-Ups and Pile opened for Speedy Ortiz tonight and all of them delivered. The Big-Ups were really fun, the lead singer moved like Mick Jagger if he had resigned to being a loser. Pile was really great, kind of a shoegazery prog-postpunk-pop deal, if that makes any sense to you. Post rock guitars delivering pop-punk in time signatures other than 4/4. Anyway, they sounded outstanding and I can't wait to visit their bandcamp page.
Speedy ripped through a kick-ass setlist in 45m. The guitarist was super into it (maybe because his family was there) and Sadie seemed tired for a few short moments, but she did fly in while the first band played after defending her MFA thesis, so I suppose its impressive that she was invested the rest of the time.
Grabbed a record, a cassette for my friend, one of the setlists, and a dollar bill that a couple of Speedy Ortiz members doodled on.
(1) Damon Albarn (2) Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds (3) King Khan & His Shrines (4) Ty Segall (5) Ms Lauryn Hill (6) Darkside (7) Kanye (8) Janelle Monae (9) Goat (10) Meshuggah.
Saw Lake Street Dive last night. Really great show to a completely packed house. It is not the biggest venue but I was surprised at the turnout on a Wednesday for this show. Looking forward to seeing them at Roo.
It was also great to meet derelicte at the show. He will be providing a better write up of the evening. Some of the photos and the "review" will be posted to a local Columbus music blog. A new joint venture we are trying out.
Fantastic show indeed. As mentioned above, I have written a review for the show. This is the first review I have ever written for a concert and really would like to continue to pursue this hobby, so any helpful tips/corrections to my writing is more than welcomed. Thanks everyone!
Lake Street Jive Dive
Remember the night of the Breaking Bad finale when you couldn’t sleep because even though you were satisfied with the awesomeness you just partook in, you still yearned for more? This is my current situation, thanks to LSD. Yes, that’s right people, good ol’ LSD hailing from Boston, Massachusetts. Very rarely do I find a treasure like LSD, but when I do, I share it with everyone. I told a handful of friends about my discovery, showed a few coworkers, texted my little sister and told her to let our grandmother know as well. This is what I love about LSD- there really are no boundaries regarding who can enjoy its effects. This is why I must say thank you to Rachael Price, Mike Olson, Bridget Kearney, and Mike Calabrese- members of the band, Lake Street Dive (LSD- a little funny, right?). To say I consider myself lucky for having the opportunity to catch LSD at such an engaging venue is an understatement.
Now, in all seriousness, I really do say thank you, Lake Street Dive. This group of happenin’ coeds is a must see act. I didn’t get home from the show till about 1130pm on Wednesday night and figured I could save writing the review till the morning- considering work started at 5am. Long story short, I began writing the review at 330am because I could not sleep. The setlist constructed by Lake Street Dive left my adrenaline flowing; comparable to levels you would have after scoring a game winning point, or in my case, acquiring a BOGO coupon at chipotle-tricking my body and mind into believing it was still concert mode.
Even during their less popular tracks they did not miss a beat (yes, pun intended), and the transition from song to song seemed flawless. Little stage presence and showmanship is required when you have the professional musical talent of LSD, but they still managed to interact with the audience on a frequent basis. They may have played to a sold out show but their performance was intimate and extremely inviting- I never once caught myself uninterested in a song. This is due in large part to Price, while easy on the eyes; her soulfully unique voice is addicting.
My admiration for LSD without a doubt stems from the skillset of Rachael Price, the frontwoman of the group. To sound cliché- she is a special talent. Her soulful voice leaves you in awe, and anyone who says otherwise is a damn liar. It doesn’t hurt that she is, how my grandmother would put it- a dime piece. Fortunately for us music lovers, she has even more to offer with her vocals. She captivated myself and the audience from beginning to end, and not once did I feel like there was a track that her dynamic voice did not belong paired with.
Enough praise for Price though, because she may just as well be another cute gal with a good voice if it weren’t for her supporting cast.
Mike Olson, who is officially listed on their website as in control of the trumpet and guitar was not left in Price’s shadow, nor were any of the other members for that matter. However, he truly shined when he had the trumpet as his musical weapon. I’m a sucker for some brass, so belting I may have been vulnerable to its power, but it was near impossible to not feel like it was a gift to be present for each of his solos.
Speaking of solos, let us not forget the standing bass player, Bridget Kearney. It’s a shame she is stuck in isolation with that thing because the energy she seems to harness from behind the bass would be exciting to see unleashed- gallivanting across the stage with Price, one can imagine. Simply put, her solo at the beginning of the show set the tone (puns galore) for the show, establishing the fact that each member was a professional in their own right.
In conclusion, the next time Lake Street Dive is anywhere near you, go see them. Tickets for their show at Skullys were only $15 and fellow concert goers ranged anywhere from 17 to 70- this being just another testament as to how easy it is to be intrigued by their musical prowess.
Anyway, I'm more awake and Arcade Fire was incredible last night. Missed Kid Koala but saw Dan Deacon and he put on a weird 30 minute performance mostly from his new album. He performed on a riser in the back of the arena while the main stage was veiled.
Then when the show began, a person walking around essentially in a disco ball bunny suit led a spotlight back to that same riser where Win and Regine played My Body is a Cage. Then the band on the real stage kicked into Reflektor and Win and Regine ran up there to play on the main spot. Very cool.
Stage was reminiscent of Radiohead's last tour with mirrors in the place of video screens. Set list leaned on Reflektor (like 6 tracks) and Funeral (5), with Neon Bible and Suburbs each getting 3. I would have liked to hear more from Suburbs but that's hardly a complaint. The show was super dance and groove oriented the whole time and Arcade Fire is currently touring as a 12(!) piece with a horn section and multiple percussion.
Oh and they covered the Last Time by the Rolling Stones halfway through the 5 song encore while Win wore his head from the Reflektor show. And a mini band of reflektors played on the small stage before the encore but I didn't recognize the song.
Totally immersive experience. Worth the money if you've got it.
Saw Bear Hands last night. They were loud and awesome
This is good news. They are on my list for Coachella.
We saw this band open for As Tall As Lions like 4 years ago. I didn't like them much(Andrea liked them) and didn't think much of them now everyone is talking about them. Always funny when that happens.
I'm going to echo the comments about St. Vincent's new show. She is a total rock star now. Her show has improved so much over the years. If you've seen her before, you must see this tour and you haven't seen her before, what are you waiting on?
I saw last night, what may be my most memorable show all time.
Augustines played an outstanding show last night, which had an incredible ending. The small venue was packed with 200-300 hundred people, and the crowd was waaay into the show. It was clearly emotional for the band as they kept reiterating how happy they were to finally be their own tour, as they have always been openers before when coming to Toronto.
After playing for an hour and a half straight, and two encores, the apparent midnight noise curfew for the building came into effect; so the band grabbed their acoustics and hand drum, and came out into the crowd. Everyone squatted down, forming a circle around them, as they talked and played for another half an hour, completely unplugged and no mics, with everyone singing along, all while passing around their bottle of Jamesons for ppl to share.
I have never seen a band so genuinely appreciative, and emotionally moved, by their fans before. Sitting right beside them as they play, it was the most intimate concert I have ever been a part of. And one that I will never forget.
I saw last night, what may be my most memorable show all time.
Augustines played an outstanding show last night, which had an incredible ending. The small venue was packed with 200-300 hundred people, and the crowd was waaay into the show. It was clearly emotional for the band as they kept reiterating how happy they were to finally be their own tour, as they have always been openers before when coming to Toronto.
After playing for an hour and a half straight, and two encores, the apparent midnight noise curfew for the building came into effect; so the band grabbed their acoustics and hand drum, and came out into the crowd. Everyone squatted down, forming a circle around them, as they talked and played for another half an hour, completely unplugged and no mics, with everyone singing along, all while passing around their bottle of Jamesons for ppl to share.
I have never seen a band so genuinely appreciative, and emotionally moved, by their fans before. Sitting right beside them as they play, it was the most intimate concert I have ever been a part of. And one that I will never forget.
That's so cool, must have been amazing! That's one of my favorite things at a show, when you can look at an upcoming performer's face, and see the realization that their dream has just come true. Thanks for sharing
I saw last night, what may be my most memorable show all time.
Augustines played an outstanding show last night, which had an incredible ending. The small venue was packed with 200-300 hundred people, and the crowd was waaay into the show. It was clearly emotional for the band as they kept reiterating how happy they were to finally be their own tour, as they have always been openers before when coming to Toronto.
After playing for an hour and a half straight, and two encores, the apparent midnight noise curfew for the building came into effect; so the band grabbed their acoustics and hand drum, and came out into the crowd. Everyone squatted down, forming a circle around them, as they talked and played for another half an hour, completely unplugged and no mics, with everyone singing along, all while passing around their bottle of Jamesons for ppl to share.
I have never seen a band so genuinely appreciative, and emotionally moved, by their fans before. Sitting right beside them as they play, it was the most intimate concert I have ever been a part of. And one that I will never forget.
Saw Vance Joy and Young The Giant last night at the Ryman. Vance was good, although every song sounds the same, with the exception of "Riptide." Young was pretty good, but I think they would be perfect for a 45-50 minute festival set. They played for an hour and forty minutes last night, and it seemed too long for them right now. All in all, a "B" show.
Saw Vance Joy and Young The Giant last night at the Ryman. Vance was good, although every song sounds the same, with the exception of "Riptide." Young was pretty good, but I think they would be perfect for a 45-50 minute festival set. They played for an hour and forty minutes last night, and it seemed too long for them right now. All in all, a "B" show.
The Place Bogart's in Cincinnati Who Schoolboy Q and the Oxymoron Tour
Schoolboy Q was the best out of the three(isaih rashad,vince staples). He easily stole the show with out mention, it was my first rap concert not at a festival and I was very impressed with TDE production. He went hard what can I say? me and my girl grooved if we weren't bouncing.. it was tight.
I see you got Third Eye for your opener, that must have rocked. I really really really hope they open with Third Eye at the Austin Show, definitely one of my favorite Tool songs.
I see you got Third Eye for your opener, that must have rocked. I really really really hope they open with Third Eye at the Austin Show, definitely one of my favorite Tool songs.
I gave up on trying to find the pieces of my face that melted off in the arena. Those forever now belong to Tool.
I saw Ben Folds last night perform his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra with the Nashville symphony. It was a 25 minute piece he wrote that was commissioned by Nashville Symphony, Nashville Ballet and Minnesota Orchestra. There were three movements. It was scored for piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, english horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion celesta, harp and strings. He played solo piano.
I went into it expecting to be entertained, buy not amazed. It was just incredible. He admitted that he sought help in the orchestration from Joachim Horsely of the film scoring world. "Orchestration is a craft beyond arrangement of the notes. There's also an art to making what you arrange actually speak." Quoted from the playbill. He followed the usual format of fast movement/slow movement/butt-kicking finale. He likes to move while he plays, and at one point he stood up and held the strings inside the baby grand while plucking away. His facial expressions were priceless. Three fourth's through the piece, everyone in the orchestra stopped playing and their cell phones started to ring. Then they went back to playing. Ben said he did this as an inside joke that no cell phones are allowed at the symphony. The packed house gave him a standing ovation. He came back and admitted that they had not considered an encore. He played "Tiny Dancer" and asked us to sing. If his pop career doesn't work out, he has a job as a composer.
I saw Ben Folds last night perform his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra with the Nashville symphony. It was a 25 minute piece he wrote that was commissioned by Nashville Symphony, Nashville Ballet and Minnesota Orchestra. There were three movements. It was scored for piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, english horn, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion celesta, harp and strings. He played solo piano.
I went into it expecting to be entertained, buy not amazed. It was just incredible. He admitted that he sought help in the orchestration from Joachim Horsely of the film scoring world. "Orchestration is a craft beyond arrangement of the notes. There's also an art to making what you arrange actually speak." Quoted from the playbill. He followed the usual format of fast movement/slow movement/butt-kicking finale. He likes to move while he plays, and at one point he stood up and held the strings inside the baby grand while plucking away. His facial expressions were priceless. Three fourth's through the piece, everyone in the orchestra stopped playing and their cell phones started to ring. Then they went back to playing. Ben said he did this as an inside joke that no cell phones are allowed at the symphony. The packed house gave him a standing ovation. He came back and admitted that they had not considered an encore. He played "Tiny Dancer" and asked us to sing. If his pop career doesn't work out, he has a job as a composer.
I can't even explain how jealous of you I am right now! Ben folds is sooo talented. I wish I could be that good at anything!
So , how was The Body? You still whole this morning?
We made our way to the show with perfect timing. We got in just in time for Hex Machine (who freakin OWN live) plow through 6 songs. I had never heard of them prior to seeing the name associated with this show. Noisy Jesus Lizard/Am Rep-y type of stuff.
The Body was nothing but bad ass. problem dog was right. They played 7 or 8 songs in 30/35 minutes. I was completely immersed. Mostly Christ, Redeemers stuff. It wasn't life changing but defiantly worth the $10 that I spent. I tried to pick up a shirt for Dave Maynar but they were sold out.
I also heard a rumor that Ulcerate had to cancel their MDF appearance and doesn't bode well for the tour.
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