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November 10, 2009

WHY? TO PLAY AT RHINO’S 11/13/09

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Why?

W/The Moore Brothers & Tammar

Friday, November 13th

8pm

$10

All Ages

“Even though I haven’t seen you in years
Yours is a funeral I’d fly to from anywhere.”

Couple these emotionally driven lyrics with jarring drum beats and catchy pop hooks, and you have the fierce music of Why?, a trio that will be in town this Friday at Rhino’s All Ages Club.

The lyrics are from the song “These Few Presidents”, which appears on Why?’s 2008 release, Alopecia. The album, which is known for having both hip-hop and pop elements, is critically acclaimed and was named one of the best albums of 2008 by the likes of Stereogum and CMJ.

Their latest album, which they are currently on tour in support of, strays from the sounds of Alopecia but doesn’t leave listeners stranded or in hope of something different. As front man Yoni Wolf put it in an interview with Pitchfork Media:

“The Eskimo Snow songs are a bit more wild, and the drums have more room mics. They’re more open. The sound is more open, more live … This record, Eskimo Snow, is really the least hip-hop out of anything I’ve ever been involved with.”

The members of Why? have also dipped their musical hands into other various projects such as cLOUDDEAD, Doseone, and Atmosphere.

Californians, The Moore Brothers and local band, Tammar will be opening for Why?

Listen to one of their wonderful tracks, This Blackest Purse.

xoxo,

Katie

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October 25, 2009

10.23 The Native Young, Tammar, Vollmar perform @ Collins

Tammar rocks small crowd with big sound Friday night.

Tammar rocks small crowd with big sound Friday night at Collins

Hello readers,

It’s Mickey here and it’s my first blog, so go easy on me! I saw some tasty treats this weekend and I wanted to tell you all about it.

There was a small, low-key crowd seated comfortably in the Collins dorm lounge where big sounds were being produced by local bands The Native Young, Tammar and Vollmar.

Tammar opened the show with their WIUX favorite, “The Last Line” from 2009’s “Live From Bloomington” CD. The crowd swayed along to the poignant lyrics and the churning beat.

I’d never seen Tammar live before, but was so impressed by their focus. Everyone in the five-piece band leaned on the  intensity of lead singer Dave Walter , with the percussion getting wilder and the keyboard pads smoothed things out.

Walter is amazing – you could practically see the tension of the band’s lyrics in his jaw.

And the crowd was fixated, there were fewer tapped feet and bobbed heads during Tammar’s set as each song felt like an adventure.  If you added any more falsetto and electronic skills to their sound, this fivesome would’ve sounded like Muse’s distant cousin, and if that is the case, Tammar is really on to something awesome.

I’m excited to see them again.

Unfortunately I missed Vollmar, whom I heard went solo, as the Justin half of the mighty brother duo commanded the stage with their signature dreamy low-fi.

I would love to see them again  since it’s been a while since my first Vollmar experience, but when I was talking to attendees outside after the show, they seemed to really enjoy Justin, but said you can’t have one without the other. How cute. 

The Native Young were a treat to watch as well. The energy picked up with this trio as they cruised through three-minute pop ditties with a 90’s twist. Toes tapped and I even saw a couple dance along to the rollicking electric guitar and churning drums.

They reminded of a more serious Bishop Allen, or one of those cutesy singalong sugar-pop bands such as Weezer or Sugar Ray.

It’s not a bad thing, I swear – especially if you leave the show and find yourself still humming along.

The Native Young fill room with bright, indie-pop tinged sound.

The Native Young fill room with bright, indie-pop tinged sound Friday night at Collins.

- Story and Photos by Mickey Woods

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October 17, 2009

Tweet Tweet

I’ve been updating the Live Buzz Twitter a lot lately with show announcements and event details… and okay a few things about my exciting personal life.

Follow us if you want to get the latest details on upcoming shows!

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Don’t forget to peruse through our updated Events Calendar, which we also do via the Facebook Group.

 

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TECHNOLOGY MAN IT IS LIKE SOOO CRAZY!!!

-Stefania

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October 14, 2009

Blitzen Trapper to play @ The Bluebird 10/15/09

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Blitzen Trapper with Wye Oak
Thursday, October 15th
@ The Bluebird

If you missed Blitzen Trapper’s foot-stomping performance at this past summer’s Pitchfork Musical Festival, you’ll get a second chance when they play tomorrow at The Bluebird Nightclub.

Hailing from Portland, Oregon this experimental folk sextet promises to bring some rockin’ grooves to Bloomington. When they weren’t busy on tour, they were working on their latest album Furr, which was mostly recorded in the group’s studio at Sally Mack’s School of Dance. An antique piano found at the sparse studio helped build on the album’s ancient warmth, which features twangy, crisp guitar, harmonica and lyrics that conjure up images of the wilderness.

The show starts at 9 PM with dreamy duo, Wye Oak.

Listen to Blitzen Trapper

xoxo,

Katie

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October 12, 2009

Landlocked Top 5 10/5-11

Landlocked Music Top 5 Selling Albums

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For the week of 10/5-10/11:

1. Built to Spill- There Is No Enemy
2. Kurt Vile- Childish Prodigy (Playing the Video Saloon TONIGHT!)
3. Girls- Album
4. The XX- XX
5. Califone- All My Friends Are Funeral Singers (Coming to The Bishop on 10/30!)

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October 11, 2009

Woven Hand @ Russian Recording 10/10/09

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Those who attended the Woven Hand show on Saturday night at Russian Recording were kicked in the face by a set that was both terrifying and entrancing.

Always at the peak of intensity when performing live, the brainchild of Woven Hand, David Eugene Edwards, showed why he is known for putting on intense concerts. It was hard to believe that the music being played was Christian. Unlike most “Christian music,” Edwards seems to be obsessed with the power that god wields, and less concerned with his penchant for forgiveness. People forget that the Old Testament has plenty of war, murder, and contains a god that enjoys punishing those who cross him. Woven Hand likes to remind people.

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Edwards is also known for his use of antique instruments

Despite his frightening demeanor, it was impossible to take my eyes off of Edwards. His intense eyes and bulging veins commanded the attention of the audience. I can’t recall the last time I went to a concert that was so dark and serious, and honestly it was a great change of pace from the indie pop that Bloomington is known for. The bass lines provided the undercurrent for Edwards’ folk melodies and slide guitar. Leaning heavily on his whammy bar, he pushed the bridge of his Gretsch Tennessee Rose to the limit.

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Woven Hand cemented the dark gloom that had fallen over the concert by ending the night with a cover of “Heart and Soul” by Joy Division. Let me just say, my life was exponentially better afterward.

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This is the picture Katie took and she told me to include it (I also dig his boots)

- Pics and Words by David Ray and Katie

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