I can't say it better than Ricardo Baca, read his account!
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Cloud Cult Larimer Lounge 5/18/08
Craig Minowa and company provide one of the best live shows around. Their show Saturday was just as beautiful as the one a year ago at the Larimer Lounge that made me fall in love with them.
I can't say it better than Ricardo Baca, read his account!
I can't say it better than Ricardo Baca, read his account!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Flight of the Conchords, 5/16/08
Maybe it's just me, but the Ellie Caulkins Opera House is a) amazingly beautiful and b) a much larger venue than I expected. Who knew that Bret and Jemaine have so many Denver friends? And so many loud obnoxious drunken friends?
To those who insist on bringing their drinks into an opera house performance, those who yell angry profanity at other guests, and those who love to call out throughout the night at the performers, I say "stay home!".
To Bret and Jemaine I say "come back any time, we love you!"
Second encore!
To those who insist on bringing their drinks into an opera house performance, those who yell angry profanity at other guests, and those who love to call out throughout the night at the performers, I say "stay home!".
To Bret and Jemaine I say "come back any time, we love you!"
Second encore!
Monday, March 24, 2008
Beach House @ the Hi-Dive 3/22/08
The crowd seemed ready to see Beach House, more people than I expected and they waited patiently for the soothing sounds. Singer Victoria Legrand guested for a song with opener Papercuts, and we were ready for more of her beautiful voice.
The trick I think with following a lot of opening bands is that your audience might be a bit loaded. At times it was difficult to concentrate on Beach House's artful songs, with their stillness and sameness, when surrounded by a 100 or so drunks. So it goes.
Listening to their album on Easter morning, I felt the Beach House sound might be better suited to the morning after than to the bar scene.
The trick I think with following a lot of opening bands is that your audience might be a bit loaded. At times it was difficult to concentrate on Beach House's artful songs, with their stillness and sameness, when surrounded by a 100 or so drunks. So it goes.
Listening to their album on Easter morning, I felt the Beach House sound might be better suited to the morning after than to the bar scene.
Papercuts @ the Hi-Dive 3/22/08
San Francisco's Papercuts opened for Beach House at the Hi-Dive Saturday night. We made it to the crowded Hi-Dive just in time for their set. With each song, we liked them more. By the end of the set we were warmed up and ready to sway to the music.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Clinton, Obama and OK Go
Maybe you heard -- it's been a busy week here in Laramie, WY.
Cold, sick and no room at the rally.
The next night, Obama came to town. I stayed home with my Nyquil, but the rest of the gang ventured out and Kaijsa took pictures. Folks in attendance said that Obama was eloquent and gave good speech, but did not speak directly to Wyoming issues.
OK Go (yeah, the treadmill guys) postponed their already scheduled concert that night to follow the Obama rally, which members of the band attended. Their show was "pretty good" according to my team and a nice turn out for them at the UW Arts and Sciences Auditorium.
The next morning, with a fever not entirely born of excitement for the democratic process, we caucused with about 1,300 other county democrats. Truly an interesting day for Wyoming and we felt less lonely in our chosen party as we looked through the crowded civic center to see co-workers, mentors, professors, pillars of the community, all out to support their candidates. A great week to be in Laramie, flu or no flu.
And in case you did not hear, Obama won our county and the state.
First Bill Clinton came to town Thursday. I waited in line for 1.5 hours only to see the doors closed less than 20 people ahead of me. Then I took my influenza-ed body back home to bed. Reports on his speech = inspiring. All the old Bubba magic intact.
Cold, sick and no room at the rally.
OK Go (yeah, the treadmill guys) postponed their already scheduled concert that night to follow the Obama rally, which members of the band attended. Their show was "pretty good" according to my team and a nice turn out for them at the UW Arts and Sciences Auditorium.
The next morning, with a fever not entirely born of excitement for the democratic process, we caucused with about 1,300 other county democrats. Truly an interesting day for Wyoming and we felt less lonely in our chosen party as we looked through the crowded civic center to see co-workers, mentors, professors, pillars of the community, all out to support their candidates. A great week to be in Laramie, flu or no flu.And in case you did not hear, Obama won our county and the state.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Ghostland Observatory vs. Pitchfork
Pitchfork was bitchier than usual this morning, saddling Ghostland Observatory's new album with a dismal 1.5 rating and the description "daft punk for frat boys".
I love me some Daft Punk. And some Ghostland. Can't say the same for frat boys.
As for reviewer Eric Harvey, I've agreed with him more often than not in the past. His Yeasayer review made me seek out their album, which proved to be a favorite. No one would read Pitchfork if not for the occasional flash of genius combined with the occasional snark.
Decide for yourself gang. I've seen GLO live a few times and they always win over the entire crowd by the end of the show. It might be their very populist quality combined with lack of irony that drives the Pitchfork crowd to the breaking point.
I love me some Daft Punk. And some Ghostland. Can't say the same for frat boys.
As for reviewer Eric Harvey, I've agreed with him more often than not in the past. His Yeasayer review made me seek out their album, which proved to be a favorite. No one would read Pitchfork if not for the occasional flash of genius combined with the occasional snark.
Decide for yourself gang. I've seen GLO live a few times and they always win over the entire crowd by the end of the show. It might be their very populist quality combined with lack of irony that drives the Pitchfork crowd to the breaking point.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Live preview: too many to contemplate
March coming in like a lion!
- March 4: Grand Archives @ the Hi-Dive
- March 6: MSTRKRFT @ the Church
- March 7: A Place to Bury Strangers & Holy Fuck @ Larimer Lounge
- Gogol Bordello @ Filmore
- March 8: British Sea Power @ the Hi-Dive
- March 10:
Pela & Liam Finn @ the Hi-Divecancelled! - Monotonix @ Rhinoceropolis
- March 11: Xiu Xiu @ the Hi-Dive
- Helio Sequence @ Larimer Lounge
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