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Post by Lump on Mar 24, 2010 21:25:37 GMT -8
Has anyone ever seen either The XX or She & Him in festival setting? Both groups have released AMAZING albums but I'm not sure if they would come across as great live bands in this setting, especially after what I've read about The XX live. Granted I haven't seen She & Him in a "festival" setting, but they put on a hell of a live performance. Whereas there recordings are very "folky" they "electrify" their show up. For example, I found myself head-banging to "Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?", and that was in a seated theatre. I can only imagine it will be even better in a festival setting. Highly recommended, and I don't even listen to that much "folky" stuff. I haven't seen them since last summer in Chapel Hill, but I'll be seeing them this Saturday in Savannah, so I'll give you a better report then.
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Post by dontoro on Mar 24, 2010 22:39:51 GMT -8
Since I wasn't too helpful with the, She & Him/ The XX question, I figured I should make up for it.
I saw the National in 08 at Street Scene in San Diego, and it was by far overall favorite show. The emotions that Matt was able to get across just infused the experience with so much energy. Mind you there were other amazing indelible performances by Devotchka, TVOTR, Ghostland, and Justice. I also caught MGMT there, it was the first performance on the first day off one of the smaller stages, but it was an amazing way to start the weekend, I'm going to be intrigued to see how they do.
Unfortunately the sound was setup perfectly and there were complications mid-set for many bands that weekend it seemed especially worst for the New Pornographers, I was really excited to see them as it was my first and they're a favorite band of mine, A.C. got understandably frustrated and the show just got bad. I still think they'll be an amazing show and plan on seeing them this year.
I've seen Band of Horses several times, and by far my favorite experience is when they played in the Hollywood Bowl, (which if you've seen the movie, it's the one Jim Carey and Zooey Deschnael sing in during "Yes Man,") it's a big amphitheater, great setting and sound--they played exceptionally well.
I saw the Long Winters play at my University back in 2006, it was a great show purely by how they played off the crowd. Great show, great music, highly recommend.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2010 8:52:01 GMT -8
They Might Be Giants at a park relatively close to my house last year played a kid's set and a regular set. Not much to say; if you like their music you won't be disappointed.
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Post by Pea on Mar 28, 2010 22:13:29 GMT -8
Went and saw Freelance Whales tonight and fucking CYMBALS EAT GUITARS played a surprise set. I read somewhere that they weren't good live but they absolutely tore the place down. I can't wait to see them again at Sasquatch. Freelance Whales was great too. Both quality bands.
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Post by Lump on Mar 29, 2010 14:16:15 GMT -8
What a fantastic surprise!
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Post by Pea on Mar 29, 2010 16:08:07 GMT -8
It was funny because when I walked in I went to the merch table and glanced right over the CEG merch without even thinking twice about it. I guess I figured someone from a distro was selling their CD's or something.
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Post by Lump on Mar 29, 2010 20:10:08 GMT -8
Good call. It was smart of you not to make any assumptions. If we've learned anything from the great signed Pixies poster fiasco form the "Rumpus Room" naming contest, it that just because a band's merchandise is involved with a show, it doesn't mean they're playing the show.
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Post by know ID yuh on Mar 29, 2010 20:14:58 GMT -8
Not too sure about that lumpy. Pavement composed virtually every sidewalk at the festival last year, and they are one of the top billed acts this year. Coincidence?
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Post by Lump on Mar 29, 2010 20:19:14 GMT -8
Oh ho ho. Clever clever. I guess we should be expecting Pixies next year then, right? good.
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Post by Lump on Mar 29, 2010 20:27:34 GMT -8
And was the very strange and Broken Social Scene thanks to Kings of Leon last year Sasquatch's very subtle hint to this year's lineup as well?
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Post by Lump on Mar 29, 2010 20:27:59 GMT -8
I could go all day making farfetched puns out of these band names.
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Post by know ID yuh on Mar 29, 2010 20:35:44 GMT -8
I could go all day making farfetched puns out of these band names. Who wants to read that though?
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Post by Pea on Mar 29, 2010 23:09:57 GMT -8
Good call. It was smart of you not to make any assumptions. If we've learned anything from the great signed Pixies poster fiasco form the "Rumpus Room" naming contest, it that just because a band's merchandise is involved with a show, it doesn't mean they're playing the show. holy christ, i totally forgot about that. i was convinced the pixies would be on the bill when i read about the name contest.
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Post by Lump on Mar 30, 2010 0:05:48 GMT -8
Same here. Basically shit my pants, Pavement and Pixies being my 2 favorite bands and all. Now I'm just cursing myself for not having the financial stability to take an impromptu trip to Spain. That being said, I love this year's Sasquatch lineup.
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Post by Lump on Mar 30, 2010 0:06:09 GMT -8
I could go all day making farfetched puns out of these band names. Who wants to read that though? Which is the exact reason I stopped.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2010 7:25:24 GMT -8
I could go all day making farfetched puns out of these band names. Who wants to read that though? Yeah, really. In a completely unrelated note, love the blog.
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Post by know ID yuh on Apr 4, 2010 11:41:28 GMT -8
Cool man.
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Post by doumak on Apr 11, 2010 13:32:35 GMT -8
to continue the i've seen them before... let's do some recent reviews to keep us busy.
minus the bear: allentown, PA in february. they played like 3 new tracks from upcoming omni (and the new songs continue the lyrical trends of innuendos) they sounded really together on the new stuff. lots from planet of ice obviously. i just stared in awe watching the guitarist play with four dl4 loop pedals.
miike snow: tla in philly 3/25. it was a really stellar show. 6 guys on stage (singer playing guitar/keys, drummer, guy on guitar/bass, 3 guys on mixers and xylophones and drum pads and stuff). the lights and smoke machine was great in the small club, not sure how the visuals will be at the festival. but the music was awesome. they really build the songs live it's not just replication.
midlake: bowery ballroom ny 4/8. four guitars seemed like too many. jazz trained and clearly know their shit. drummer and bassist were awesome. when they all kicked it up a notch it sounded stellar. some of the slower stuff turned into a wash even with a sold out packed crowd for the second night in ny. they played a lot a lot of the new stuff and maybe 4 cuts from van occ.
the hold steady: middle of nowhere PA 4/9. they played 4 new tracks, debuting one (i think barely breathing) live for the first time. they sounded great live. the club was deceivingly loud - we couldn't hear anything when we left. vocals were low in the mix but sounded good. they never overplayed and kept it moving the whole time. my buddy loves them and never saw them and said it was absolutely killer. he has two live bootlegs and said they had a lot more emotion than normal so maybe this tour is clicking for them.
seeing quasi 4/23, and bss!! 5/7, possibly dr dog and tallest man if i can score some easy tickets.
edit: oh and aziz is coming to my school this wednesday.
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Post by Blacksmile on Apr 11, 2010 18:10:08 GMT -8
The Talest Ma and Nurses are playing near me the week before Sasquatch but tickets are $30...not sure if they are worth that to see...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2010 7:16:52 GMT -8
I'm seeing a show on Saturday with a "special guest" that is strongly hinted to be Cymbals Eat Guitars. I'll keep you posted.
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