Good morning from Florida! I've been on the road trip one day and already have almost been arrested so this should get interesting. Hopefully I'll post something from Langerado later today assuming my internet access works out. Either way, I'll be photo-logging the entire journey as it happens here. You can also see what's going on at iClips as they are streaming Langerado performances all four days. Some interesting things going on back in the ATL you should check out:
Also, The Gringo Star 7"release show tonight is at The Earl. If you don't know by now, Vampire Weekend canceled their Langerado performance to do SNL, but it looks like their sold out show at The Earl Sunday night is still on. If you're going, let me know how it is.
SugarKane posted about this band a few days ago, and I do agree with his "good but not great" synopsis of their album. But I really enjoyed these unplugged performances that I stumbled upon so I figured I'd share. Their music is really poptastic but something about them in a stripped down form makes their sound more appealing...
Langerado just released the schedule today and it looks pretty good. Here is my personalized schedule so far. If you are still on the fence whether to go to this one, I'm gonna go through some of the smaller acts that I'm really excited about. The first band on the "Swamp Stage" is right here from Altanta, Dead Confederate. I believe they are going to be one of the ATL bands that get big nationally by the end of this year (they were handpicked to open for R.E.M. at SXSW), because their new EP is really awesome. Jam this track and pick up this EP:
Vampire Weekend is another band that is on the super-hype lately in blogland. While I enjoy their new album, I think it is one of those "good but not great". They are just a little too gimmicky and lacking a tad bit in substance. Regardless of that, though, I'm very excited to see them live because I think they will be pretty cool to see. Check them out:
An album I really enjoyed from last year is !!!'s Myth Takes. They are organic dance rock that sort of sound like a an indie-rock version of STS9 or those sorts of bands with lyrics/vocals. I've been wanting to catch them live for so long because I've heard how much fun their shows are. If 311 isn't quite your bag, or you've seen them like 10 times like me, this band is really worth checking out:
So, one of the biggest draws to Langerado for me is Built To Spill. They are one of my all time favourite bands. Since I have like a million BTS live shows, this seems like a good time to share one. Behold 1999-05-09 (Early Show):
The Benevento-Russo Duo is one of my favourite jambands. The keyboard/drums power duo that backed up Trey and Mike of Phish are not only a great live show, but they are one of the few hippy bands who know how to make a great album too. Check them:
Pelican is a post-metal band that I really got into last year. You were probably thinking that Bonnaroo was the only hippy fest this year to bring in some metal, but you were wrong:
Dan Deacon is another big draw to Langerado for me because he is so awesome. He was just here in the ATL last month, so you should check out our review and jam him:
Minus The Bear is another artist that had an album in out Top 50 album list from last year. They do music that sounds very radio-friendly and accessible, but has some serious musical depth:
Finally, a band that I was totally obsessed with last year was Of Montreal. I caught them plenty of times last year, but they are so good live I can't wait to see them again. If you go to Langerado, be sure to catch this:
So, now go get tickets to Langerado and we'll party down!
REM, The National, and Modest Mousewill all be at Lakewood Amphitheater on June 21st.
Tom Pettywill be playing at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park. You're probably thinking, what the hell venue is that? Me too. So I googled it, and it is a new venue in Atlanta (actually Alpharetta, Ga) that will open in May. Check it out.
Phosphorescentis doing a huge tour and totally skipping the south. Lame. Although if you go to SXSW with us you can catch him there. Lucky me. Here's a vid:
Listen to Thom Yorke doing cool stuff on BBC Radio 2.
After 43 years, Israel has un-banned The Beatles from their country. Maybe the middle-east can give peace a chance now.
Jimmy Pagesays no moreLed Zeppelin concerts until at least September because Alison Krauss is way more important. I guess that means no Bonnaroo LZ.
The mysterious Vineland Festival that was supposed to go down in New Jersey in August is being scrapped this year and will hopefully debut in 2009. All Points West Fest (Coachella East) announced they were going head-to-head with Vineland the same weekend in about the same spot last week.
Jazz Fest in New Orleans has announced a line-up. It goes down April 25th-May 4th.
Colin Meloy's (The Decemberists) solo acoustic live album is coming out soon.
The Fiery Furnaces are getting election crazy and holding a caucus to determine what theme they will choose for their next record.
Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeahsworked on the soundtrack for the upcoming movie Where The Wild Things Are. The rumor going around when Deerhunter cancelled those shows opening for Grizzly Bear and Sparklehorse back in early 2007 was that Bradford Cox went to work on that with Karen O. That would be cool if that is true.
Austinist reports on more bands added to the SXSW line-up, including British Sea Power, Dizzee Rascal, Q Tip, N.E.R.D, David Banner, and Dolly Parton. Here is the full list right now.
The Attractive Eighties Women CD release party show got cut short when some chick threw a glass at the lead singer when they played this song. They have made an EP out of the performance available for free here:
Radioheadis coming to Atlanta! Also, In Rainbowsdebuts those chart things at number one.
The Mars Volta have made an adventure game called Goliath The Soothsayer to promote the new album out in a few weeks (I can't wait!). Check it out.
Black Lips are doing a free show:
Black Lips " Veni Vidi Vici":
Justiceis going to be in Orlando, Fl, but not Atlanta. Kinda lame.
Caribouis also skipping Atlanta, but will be in Athens, Ga on April 2nd and then they are doing 5 Florida shows.
Man Man also picks Athens over us on March 8th. They have a new album out on April 8th called Rabbit Hands.
Vampire Weekend will be at The Earl on March 9th. Video:
Blitzen Trapper will be at The Drunken Unicorn on March 20th.
The Coathangers are releasing a new 7" in March.
Jose Gonzalezwill be at The Variety Playhouse March 2nd.
Bill Callahan (Smog) will be at The Red Light Cafe on February 25th.
Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks (which now includes Janet Weiss of Sleater-Kinney on drums) have a new album called Real Emotional Trash coming out on March 4th and will be at The Variety Playhouse March 26th.
Black Mountain and Blood On The Wallwill be at The Earl on February 15th.
The Black Keyshave a new album, Attack & Release, produced by Danger Mouse out on April 1st.
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