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Post by sandwiches on Jun 3, 2010 20:33:23 GMT -8
I agree with Scough about Vampire Weekend. I am not particularly fond of them and was pretty upset that they had a later set than BSS and The National (even though I understand that they brought more fans to the gorge than those two bands) and I was trying to be stubborn and not enjoy the show. I was about 5 rows back for BSS and the National and went and sat on the hill with all my friends who were syked to see VW. To my surprise I couldn't help but dancing. I wouldn't say they made a new fan in me (especially after the people I camped next to were playing their songs on FUCKING REPEAT for the whole weekend) but I'll admit they were very entertaining live. They showed me that they earned the spot they had, I give them that much.
Also I was surprised at how much I liked the Local Natives set. For a newer band they really have their shit together. I love their album and all, I just didn't expect them to rip that hard. Good for them. I wouldn't be shocked at all if they blow up like Vampire Weekend.
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Post by sandwiches on Jun 2, 2010 18:44:35 GMT -8
1) LCD Soundsystem- Holy shit, holy shit, holy fucking shit. They were so amazing. The highlight of the weekend for me was dancing and singing to All My Friends with all my friends. They left it all on the stage.
2) Broken Social Scene- My favorite band in the world did not disappoint. The set was short and sweet, just left my mouth watering for the Paramount in October. Better see all you guys there.
3) The New Pornographers- I don't know if anyone had more fun on stage than The New Pornographers did on Monday night. I was syked to close out my weekend with these guys. They were funny as shit and played all their classics. I read that at Primavera they played without Dan Bejar or Neko Case. We were blessed to have the whole crew kicking ass at Sasquatch. I also really enjoyed the MGMT jokes.
4) The National- Holy shit did these guys fucking kill or what? I didn't expect Matt Beringer to run through the crowd, must have been all the white wine he was chugging. That guy is a pimp. We could all lock ourselves in our apartments and grow beards but we will never be as cool as he is.
5) Deadmau5- Maybe it was the swarm of people moshing and dancing like retards, maybe it was the perfect night air, maybe it was the sweet light show or the crazy mask effects or maybe it was just the ecstasy (probably the ecstasy) but I had an insanely good time at Deadmau5. Loving the late show.
Honorable mentions) Tallest Man on Earth- That guy is possessed, I swear. He is just larger than life on stage. Local Natives- They probably could have banged any chick at the Big Foot Stage after that set. Next time they play Sasquatch they will be on the main stage, I'm calling it now. And is it just me or does Kelcey Ayer look creepily similar to Charlie from Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Dr. Dog- I love this band. I hope they made some new fans yesterday because they were incredible. So much fun.
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Post by sandwiches on May 27, 2010 21:00:07 GMT -8
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Post by sandwiches on May 12, 2010 17:12:23 GMT -8
I'm so syked to see them. I actually checked out their album about a week before the line up was released after reading a few favorable reviews and was very excited to see their name announced. After Surfer Blood's album its my favorite debut release of the year thus far. I don't know anything about their live shows but have read good things. I'm also eager to read mazdawg's update after he sees them live. Have fun man!
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Post by sandwiches on May 9, 2010 20:02:14 GMT -8
I'm somewhere between 25 and 30 right now. I'm trying to cut down on splitting sets so it will be closer to 25. I just have to spend the next few weeks debating between Band of Horses and Camera Obscura (probably go with Obscura because I'm going to be at Bigfoot for the New Pornographers) and the conflict of Japandroids and Dr. Dog, which is giving me the biggest headache right now. But 25 seems very reasonable to me.
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Post by sandwiches on Apr 30, 2010 15:53:20 GMT -8
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Post by sandwiches on Apr 14, 2010 15:59:05 GMT -8
I'm just listening to the new LCD (streaming on their website) and its fucking awesome. I can't wait to see them!
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Post by sandwiches on Mar 1, 2010 16:28:19 GMT -8
Just picked up Eyelid Movies by Phantogram since I'm going to be seeing them open for The Antlers in early May and then possibly again at Sasquatch. Its fantastic. After Local Natives and Tallest Man its my favorite new discovery. Fans of Massive Attack and The National should check it out.
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Post by sandwiches on Feb 19, 2010 20:31:56 GMT -8
After seeing the Coachella line up first come out I thought there was no chance that Sasquatch would even come close. As far as the headliners go, I suppose it hasn't but that was to be expected. Thom Yorke would have been incredible but I never really thought that a possibility. But besides that, we have a fucking amazing line up! Just like I8's post, every time I start listing the bands off in my head I get fucking pumped. As for crossovers we didn't get, I'm most upset about missing out on Yo La Tengo and Deerhunter.
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Post by sandwiches on Feb 19, 2010 17:05:49 GMT -8
Antlers are at nuemos on May 5th so I would pretty much rule them out. But Broken Social Scene did just announce they were playing primavera, so that makes them one of the many crossovers coming from Spain! Hopefully we get more coming this way. I know its not going to be The Pixies (sadness) because they have tour dates scheduled all across Europe at this time. Crossing my fingers for Built to Spill, Atlas Sound, Mission of Burma, Real Estate, Condo Fucks (aka Yo La Tengo) and many others! Quick side note, Primavera has booked A Sunny Day in Glasgow, Sunny Day Real Estate and Real Estate to play. That has to be confusing for the locals. Fuck it, I'm confused.
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Post by sandwiches on Feb 18, 2010 21:53:55 GMT -8
I definitley am enjoying the Local Natives album as well.
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Post by sandwiches on Feb 18, 2010 21:46:24 GMT -8
You guys hate each other
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Post by sandwiches on Feb 18, 2010 19:10:50 GMT -8
Does anyone know what time The Yeti Stage headliners usually end? I want to see Why? on Saturday but not at the risk of missing the main stage acts that I want to see the most, like BSS and The National. Also on Sunday I would love to check out Vetiver but the Wookie stage is loaded with acts that I want to see all day (at least until LCD/Pavement/Massive Attack take over the main stage).
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Post by sandwiches on Feb 18, 2010 18:03:32 GMT -8
Just started listening to Tallest Man on Earth. Fucking love it! Also I started listening to Vetiver about a month ago when they were announced on this board as a rumor and I'm really digging their sound. Too bad their place on the schedule conflicts with other shit I'm trying to see so I'll most likely miss out on them.
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Post by sandwiches on Feb 18, 2010 17:56:32 GMT -8
Plus I've just been informed that they are playing at Nuemos in Seattle on May 5th. I'll be there.
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Post by sandwiches on Feb 17, 2010 21:31:03 GMT -8
The Antlers would be great but they are playing Primavera on the 29th of May then their in Boston for back to back shows on the 6th of June. Sounds like they got too much on their plate.
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Post by sandwiches on Feb 17, 2010 16:44:05 GMT -8
Broken Social Scene Pavement The New Pornographers The XX LCD Soundsystem Japandroids Local Natives The Mountain Goats Minus the Bear Cymbals Eat Guitars
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Post by sandwiches on Feb 15, 2010 23:08:22 GMT -8
I dig it. Especially Broken Social Scene and New Pornographers! Primavera stole away a lot of acts that I would love to have seen but the line up looks a lot better than I though it would.
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Post by sandwiches on Feb 9, 2010 23:39:05 GMT -8
Assuming we do get the Lips doing Dark Side, is that all they do? I would rather see a regular Lips show but they do seem pretty determined to do Dark Side. I'm more interested to see what their material from Embryonic would be like live.
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Post by sandwiches on Jan 19, 2010 16:29:38 GMT -8
Apparently thats just how Thom Yorke wants to be billed from now on, according to Pitchfork. That line up is great, I would love to see a lot of crossovers coming to Sasquatch. Arcade Fire and The Pixies not being at Coachella almost confirms for me that they are not doing the Summer circuit of festivals, which sucks. I still have my fingers crossed though. A few crossovers I expect to see are Spoon, Deerhunter and The Cribs since their touring at around that time. As long as we get a few of those headliners (preferably Thom Yorke? ) and Yo La Tengo, I'd be satisfied.
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