Monday, May 23, 2011
free love is a sales technique
So, I've never heard of This Will Destroy You, but when their show got canceled yesterday (again, refunds available at your point of purchase, if you bought tickets), I did look at the openers and think, "I hope this means Pure X and Sleep Over will reschedule." And they did. For tonight. And fellow Texans, Silent Diane, will join them and Cam "Babe Rainbow" Reed is going to DJ between sets.
If you're not too worn out from Wyrd Fest last night, it's only $5. Plus, if you really want to keep your long weekend party going strong, you can head over to the Tiki Room after the show for Ice Cream Social.
Excuse the crappy picture of Grown Ups. I was too lazy to pack around my actual camera for 7-hours. But, speaking of Wyrd Fest, it was absolutely awesome last night.
With that many bands playing, there were high points and low points, but with 20 acts and non-stop music between the two stages, it would have been exhausting if I'd wanted to watch every minute of every band.
As for the high points, there were a lot, but Famines absolutely slayed. I haven't seen them for a few years and remembered them being great the last time, but they exceeded those expectations. Gobble Gobble turned the Waldorf's Tiki Room into a wall to wall dance party. In fact, it was so crammed in there, it would have been nice if they were on the main room stage, but they definitely more than made due in the smaller space. Somehow, it was my first time seeing Manic Attracts--it won't be the last time.
Thanks again to Paul from Weird Canada for letting me give away a pair of tickets to the show. And, of course, for bringing the show to Vancouver. Don't miss it next year.
now playing: Pure X - Back Where I Began
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
wild eyes
Vivian Girls, who also hail from Brooklyn, and happened to be in town already, stepped in to fill out the bill. They played pretty enjoyable pop-punk (and I don't mean that in the pejorative sense), but it wasn't exactly what I showed up to see.
Manic Attracts opened things up. Their throwback punk wasn't terribly original (but then, what is these days?), but they do what they do well.
I bailed before Vapid, who moved up the bill to headline, played.
Kudos to Erin at the Astoria and also the bands for making the best of things, but this ultimately proves that the mantra, "always choose Destroyer" is one to live by.
Okkervil River are at Richard's on September 18th.
The Raconteurs are at Malkin Bowl on the same night. They'll have the Kills in tow for the outdoor all-ager.
The Dandy Warhols are at the Vogue for an all-ager on June 18th. (thanks Nick)
Paul Devro is teaming up with his brother Erik every Tuesday night at 66 Water Street. Dandi Wind will be with them on June 24th, though I'm not sure if it's a live or DJ set yet.
Also on Tuesdays is Weirdness at the Biltmore. The music won't be your run of the mill dance night thing, so if you like dancing on weeknights, but are also... err... weird, you may want to check it out.
Oh, and something resembling a (way less funny than the official) Music Waste guide will be up before Fake Jazz tomorrow night, as per Kyle's request.
free love is a sales technique
So, I've never heard of This Will Destroy You, but when their show got canceled yesterday (again, refunds available at your point of purchase, if you bought tickets), I did look at the openers and think, "I hope this means Pure X and Sleep Over will reschedule." And they did. For tonight. And fellow Texans, Silent Diane, will join them and Cam "Babe Rainbow" Reed is going to DJ between sets.
If you're not too worn out from Wyrd Fest last night, it's only $5. Plus, if you really want to keep your long weekend party going strong, you can head over to the Tiki Room after the show for Ice Cream Social.
Excuse the crappy picture of Grown Ups. I was too lazy to pack around my actual camera for 7-hours. But, speaking of Wyrd Fest, it was absolutely awesome last night.
With that many bands playing, there were high points and low points, but with 20 acts and non-stop music between the two stages, it would have been exhausting if I'd wanted to watch every minute of every band.
As for the high points, there were a lot, but Famines absolutely slayed. I haven't seen them for a few years and remembered them being great the last time, but they exceeded those expectations. Gobble Gobble turned the Waldorf's Tiki Room into a wall to wall dance party. In fact, it was so crammed in there, it would have been nice if they were on the main room stage, but they definitely more than made due in the smaller space. Somehow, it was my first time seeing Manic Attracts--it won't be the last time.
Thanks again to Paul from Weird Canada for letting me give away a pair of tickets to the show. And, of course, for bringing the show to Vancouver. Don't miss it next year.
now playing: Pure X - Back Where I Began
Labels: famines, gobble gobble, manic attracts, show announcements, show recaps, weird canada
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
wild eyes
Hey, you know what's totally brutal move? Booking a show in Vancouver, getting to the border on the day of said show, and then deciding, "you know what? I don't think I want to try to go to Canada after all," and canceling. Which is apparently why Japanther didn't show up to play at the Astoria on Saturday. Getting denied at the border is one thing. Hell, not wanting to play Vancouver is one thing, but it wouldn't kill you to make that decision more than half a day before show time. I mean, I'm not the most reliable guy in the world, but nobody pays money to see me do anything.
Vivian Girls, who also hail from Brooklyn, and happened to be in town already, stepped in to fill out the bill. They played pretty enjoyable pop-punk (and I don't mean that in the pejorative sense), but it wasn't exactly what I showed up to see.
Manic Attracts opened things up. Their throwback punk wasn't terribly original (but then, what is these days?), but they do what they do well.
I bailed before Vapid, who moved up the bill to headline, played.
Kudos to Erin at the Astoria and also the bands for making the best of things, but this ultimately proves that the mantra, "always choose Destroyer" is one to live by.
Okkervil River are at Richard's on September 18th.
The Raconteurs are at Malkin Bowl on the same night. They'll have the Kills in tow for the outdoor all-ager.
The Dandy Warhols are at the Vogue for an all-ager on June 18th. (thanks Nick)
Paul Devro is teaming up with his brother Erik every Tuesday night at 66 Water Street. Dandi Wind will be with them on June 24th, though I'm not sure if it's a live or DJ set yet.
Also on Tuesdays is Weirdness at the Biltmore. The music won't be your run of the mill dance night thing, so if you like dancing on weeknights, but are also... err... weird, you may want to check it out.
Oh, and something resembling a (way less funny than the official) Music Waste guide will be up before Fake Jazz tomorrow night, as per Kyle's request.
Labels: manic attracts, show announcements, show recaps, vivian girls
