Day 3 started well enough. Trucked over to the VERY humid Wonder Ballroom for a great set from Boise-born Indie Legends Built To Spill. They were playing thier album Perfect From Now On in it's entirety and it was fantastic.
From there it was up to Towne Lounge where I discovered what could be one of my new favorite bands. Andy Combs and the Moth. A fantastic Tom Waits-esque band with the interesting musical line-up of Guitar, Bass, Drums, Accordian, Trumpet, Xylophone and numerous other Percussion instruments including a JAWBONE OF AN ASS! Seriously, it really is a Jawbone of an Ass, it makes a great crashing sound.
From there came the dissapointing part of the evening. First, we missed out on TV on the Radio due to The Roseland being well past full capacity.
From there we decided to hit up Jimmy Mak's for Velella Velella. Now I had never heard the band but was intrigued because a) they are originally Spokanites like myself and b) Recently scored a record deal with the HUSH label.
What ensued was a horribly jumbled and discombobulated Hipster/Frat Boy attempt and "Indie" dance music that made me sick. And the worst was everyone in the bar seemed to buy into their bullshit. Frustrating.
Today should prove to be more fulfilling. First it's a VIP party at The Fez with my good pals Lincoln's Beard among others. Followed by an Ass Ton of Rockabilly goodness at Slabtown.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
MusicFestNW Day2-Free Booze and Fresh Beats
So I marched into Day 2 of fest 2008 by meeting up with pals Rachel, Drew and Brandon at a VIP party outside the Wonder Ballroom.
Nothing like free booze and snacks to properly begin a night. We also took great delight at the R&B hits of the 90's being spun by the House DJ.
From there it was inside the Wonder for Battles, a noiserock band out of New York that I was less than impressed with.
After that we quickly realized we had run into a situation of all the shows we wanted to see overlapping.
First was Singer-Songwriter M. Ward at the Crystal, Ward sounded great but I must admit I was a tad dissapointed it was him by himself and not his fantastic side project with actress Zooey Deschanel.
After a few tunes it was off to The Roseland for the tale end of a set by an up-and-coming Hip-Hop artist BuKu One, followed by a great set by Del The Funky Homosapien.
Tongiht brings many a highlight. Built To Spill and TV on the Radio among others.
Nothing like free booze and snacks to properly begin a night. We also took great delight at the R&B hits of the 90's being spun by the House DJ.
From there it was inside the Wonder for Battles, a noiserock band out of New York that I was less than impressed with.
After that we quickly realized we had run into a situation of all the shows we wanted to see overlapping.
First was Singer-Songwriter M. Ward at the Crystal, Ward sounded great but I must admit I was a tad dissapointed it was him by himself and not his fantastic side project with actress Zooey Deschanel.
After a few tunes it was off to The Roseland for the tale end of a set by an up-and-coming Hip-Hop artist BuKu One, followed by a great set by Del The Funky Homosapien.
Tongiht brings many a highlight. Built To Spill and TV on the Radio among others.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Back on the gird- Show Recap and MusicFestNW is underway.
Ok, sorry again about the absence.
Big night last night in ole Stavy land.
First it was the bands big show at Ash Street Saloon.
Dare I say, Troubadour Deluxe was playin thier balls off last night. We had a great set and a good turnout as well.
After that, we moved on to Bebati's Pan where Old 97's were finishing up the first night of MusicFestNW.
Great set from the 97's including a dynamite cover of Mama Tried. Now tonight is out and about again including Love as Laughter, Cool Kids and a late night set by Del The Funky Homosapien.
Full report tomorrow.
Big night last night in ole Stavy land.
First it was the bands big show at Ash Street Saloon.
Dare I say, Troubadour Deluxe was playin thier balls off last night. We had a great set and a good turnout as well.
After that, we moved on to Bebati's Pan where Old 97's were finishing up the first night of MusicFestNW.
Great set from the 97's including a dynamite cover of Mama Tried. Now tonight is out and about again including Love as Laughter, Cool Kids and a late night set by Del The Funky Homosapien.
Full report tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
OK So I lied
Been real busy this week gettin busy for my Band's show tonight at Ash Street Saloon.
So to tide you over here is the REDBAND TRAILER for the new Kevin Smith flick "Zack and Miri Make a Porno"
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