Live Review: Dax Riggs in Akron

Whatup doods? Anyway, some things to go over. Sorry for the lack of updates, I've been extremely busy and have not been sleeping much lately, heh. I should probably be doing something else other than this, but the sacrifice must be made. As some of you know, I went with a few friends to the Dax Riggs show in Akron. I had a blast... (if it wasn't for the damn speeding ticket on the way there!)

Anyway heres a pic, and again it's just a low quality camera phone picture. My buddy took a bunch of pictures, so when I get a hold of them I'll probably upload 'em up here.

The show started out pretty calm, Dax did some slower songs, with that other guy (whose name elludes me) on acoustic guitar. After a few songs, the guy moved to drums and he could really beat the cans, they were awesome. Dax played alot of stuff from his new album, "We Sing of Only Blood or Love", which I thought was a decent album. He played some Deadboy stuff and some others, but never got to "Ancient Man" or "Walking Stick", two of my favorites. It seemed like they didn't know all their songs, Dax had sheet music in front of him and kept saying "we don't know that one", when people shouted out requests. Either way, it was a really cool show.

Oh and a little sidenote, my buddy bought the vinyl and had Dax scratch his name into it, really cool of him. I guess they were going to play the following day after the super bowl as well. My friend from akron was gonna go, but I had to head back to Columbus. Overall, really good show, kinda short, but they made up for it. If only I wouldn't have gotten that speeding ticket....haha, damn.

Random: Kanye West Suprise Performance - Video

Again, no big post or anything, but just something I found while making my various stops at blogs. Found this over at stereogum. There was a concert held at New York City's Museum of Natural History. It was a Cool Kid's and Little Sister gig, and apparently Kanye West stopped by unexpected. Apparently it's some concert put on by "flavorpill" that is put on monthly featuring different acts. Anyway, here is a taste.


Kanye West @ Flavorpill's One Step Beyond from miguel on Vimeo.

Simian Mobile Disco is set for 3/28. I'll be on the lookout for a video on that when the time comes, pretty sweet to have a concert in a museum heh.

Now if only he would do the same at the Newport with Lupe in March. :(

Featured Video: Menomena - Evil Bee

Just thought everyone should see this video if they haven't already....
Menomena - Evil Bee




Enjoy!

LIVE Review: The Walkmen w/ The White Rabbits

Hey there, just got back from the concert. It was held at The Basement, which is located right over by the Lifestyles Community Pavilion. It's a very snug venue, and you are almost literally on stage with the band. It was a lot different than any of the other concerts I've been to while down in Columbus. The White Rabbits opened up the show and I was blown away. I've been listening to their album for a while now and haven't really started to enjoy it to the fullest until a month or two back. Their live show definitely sealed the deal for me, these guys rock. The highlight of the show for me was definitely when they performed "kid on my shoulder", real energetic. Another thing, the band played with two full drummers, something I wasn't expecting. It really added to the groove of some of their songs. They played some songs I hadn't heard, including a new one, so cross your fingers for a new album, and check out their current album "Fort Nightly" if you haven't already.

After The White Rabbits were done, the headliners, The Walkmens came on. I have listened to a few albums but never have been really able to get into them. So I figured maybe they could sway me with their live show. However, I'm still not completely feelin' it. Don't get me wrong they had some sweet energy and a few songs I really dug, but just not completely my cup of tea I guess. Oh, and man can that guy scream. By the time they came on I had somehow ended up more towards the left speaker and my ears are still ringing. Check out "Bows and Arrows" by them if you haven't heard any of their stuff, I enjoyed that album the most.

Overall, pretty satisfied with the outing, cool venue, and a pretty damn good show. Definitely wouldn't mind seeing another show there in the near future. Oh, and I forgot a legit camera, so I had to make due with my camera phone, which ended up looking pretty cool I thought.

Take Care

Review: Destroyer - Trouble in Dreams, There Will Be Blood, Randoms

Hey, a few days ago I snuck in a link to someones mega-upload download of Destroyer's new album. Tonight I've been listening to it and I think it is quickly becoming my favorite album by him. So, if you haven't already downloaded it, you should. If you don't wanna use megaupload from some random person, I'm sure it has leaked by now, or buy the album you thief. Anyway, I'm not gonna go through and do some hardcore review, just a few quick things. I've always liked what Dan Bejar has done, especially with The New Pornographers, however, his solo projects (I thought) always lacked the exciting qualities of the ones he did with the pornos. Anyway, this album is rockin' and I think it is definitely going to inspire me to check out his older stuff. Woo, I hope 2008 can keep it up with releases like this!

Also, tonight I went with some friends to see There Will Be Blood, which was sweet. Still allowing that one to sink in a little bit, some things I'm not completely clear about. But it was a very entertaining, smart film. The film tells the downward spiral of a story of Daniel, a oil connoisseur who is trying to balance the struggles of his business, son and long list of other conflicts, I won't get into much of the story line. And a little side note, the music was composed by Johnny Greenwood, and the quality really showed. Spectacular acting from Daniel Day Louis, along with the rest of the cast. So, check that one out as well.

And, a few quick things, while walking past the newport on the way to the theatre, I had to put up with seeing the sign for "the mars volta - sold out - Saturday" sign. I was gonna take a picture but my phone failed me, probably for the best. But, although I'm still a little distraught about the show, some good news has crept its way in my direction. Heard news of a Dax Riggs show at some bar in Akron on Feb. 2, goin with some pals I haven't seen in a while, should be real cool.

Smell ya later.

News: The Mars Volta Re-schedule Show

Welp, yes, much much lameness. I was at the morningtide pre-release so I found out at 6pm, an hour before the show. Pretty bummed, but they are supposed to re-schedule, I'll keep you updated on that. On a lighter note, I got 6th in my flight at the pre-release and won a door prize...

Even with that minor success at the pre-release (whoop-de-doo), still disappointed about the concert reschedule, welp, white rabbits on tues. is the plan, cya then.

...and heres a link to someones megaupload to destroyer's new album....eh, ill listen later. http://http//www.megaupload.com/?d=Q0BUD40T enjoys!

/sad kitty

News: Andrew Bird Drops New E.P

I guess hes been selling it on his European tour, and I just heard about it today. Again, I would totally love to host it for all of you great people, but then that would be illegal, I guess I just don't have the stones. However, there is no stopping you from typing in "soldier on andrew bird download" on google....(cause that doesnt work ;P). It's got eight tracks with some remixes and a collage of his arsenal of songs. It's called "Soldier On". Anywho, busy this weekend, volta in less than 24 hours, along with the morningtide pre-release which is slightly less interesting to most people haha, but I'll be sure to inform you how these events go. Ah, White Rabbits/Walkmen on Tuesday, good stuff.

Anyway, I'm about to listen to that now, and you should too.

I'll let ya know how that goes. Church.