Rob Viktumwill be spinning old and new hip hop at Monkey Bar if you're into that sort of thing.
Jason Anderson | Fishboy | Tha Bracelets (Rubber Gloves) I was a bit intrigued when I read that Jason Anderson has recorded with people like The Blow, Calvin Johnson and the Microphones, but I became a little less optimistic when I saw that his live shows were described as "participatory, intimate exchanges of humanity and joy." Yuck. Anyway, I spent some time listening to his songs, and despite his impressive background and apparent ability to be high on life, I think I'll stay at home and have an intimate exchange with my t.v. and a Mavs game. Besides, if I want to go to a show where participation is actually fun, I can just wait until Akron/Family plays around here again.
And speaking of waiting for bands to play around here, rumors are flying that Gypsy Tea Room will be closing down at the end of March. Seriously, if this happens, where are moderately popular touring bands going to play when they come to Dallas? Will we all have to drive up to Denton every time a decent band comes through, or will we have to start giving our money to that Christian place for the privilege of not being able to drink at a rock show? Maybe us Dallas types should start pressuring Rubber Gloves to move down here like NOW.
Teenage Symphony | Klickitat | Dream Tigers (Club Dada) This bill was organized by Meat Radio. Teenage Symphony has added a new member and as a result, strengthened the group's overall sound and vocal performance considerably. Klickitat borders on show tune territory with some interesting and spirited vocal aerobics. They should be warned that their band name instantly brings hardcore legends, Clickitat Ikatowi, to mind. However, nobody would get either group's music confused upon further investigation.
Unwed Sailor | Comrade | The New Frontiers (The Cavern) Unwed Sailor is a one-time instrumental group that has received a surprising amount of credit for suddenly adding...vocals. Wow. The vocals are of the hushed variety so you might even wonder why they bothered, considering their instrumental were decent enough. Then you hear the other two bands they're playing with and suddenly remember why a subtle approach is sometimes best.
Mad Scientists (J & J's Pizza) I have to love a band who actually describes themselves as "divisive" in their bio. And you think you're brave.
Not a lot going on as you might guess, but if you Dallasites who didn't make it up to Denton this weekend would like to see what Chris Garveris all about, I would recommend stopping by Club Dadaearly (around 8pm) to check out what I'm assuming will be a solo set from him.
After that, theres Bad Ass Jazz @ The Amsterdam, like you didn't already know.
And we were wondering if anyone had any decent pictures from the show on Friday... we've got some, but they didn't turn out very good for some reason. If you have some and you'd like to share, email weshotjr@yahoo.com, would you?
1. The Shins - Wincing the Night Away 2. Menomena - Friend and Foe 3. Of Montreal - Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer? 4. Various Artists - Zac Crain for Dallas Mayor Compilation 5. Deerhoof - Friend Opportunity 6. The Earlies - The Enemy Chorus 7. The Good, The Bad & The Queen - The Good, The Bad & The Queen 8. St. Vincent - Paris is Burning 9. Grizzly Bear - Yellow House 10. The Decemberists - The Crane Wife 11. Radiant - We Hope You Win 12. Suburban Kids with Biblical Names - #3 13. Joanna Newsom - Ys 14. Pilotdrift - Water Sphere 15. Arbouretum - Rites of Uncovering 16. Beach House - Beach House 17. Benoit Pioulard - Precis 18. Clinic - Visitations 19. Fujiya & Miyagi - Transparent Things 20. The Polyphonic Spree - Wait
Gotta say, the new of Montreal album is quite good. Easily their best in my opinionation.
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that came out to Secret Headquarters on Friday. We were pleased to find a packed house and a very friendly atmosphere up in Denton (its always amazing to see how excited drunk people get when "What A Fool Believes" comes on), and we hope to do some other things up in Denton in the not too distant future. We'll have more on the show a little later. Now this:
Didn't have a chance to post this earlier today, but after the Baptist Generals Performance at Fra House this evening, Shane English and Gray Saint Germain Gideon, better known as Cosmic Cat Nip, will be spinning records in the guest house behind Fra House till quite late in the evening. They promise a visuals set up as well. A solid add to an already exciting show.
