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By Josh Kraus

As Culture Shock’s DJ tent blasted heart pounding synth beats into the ether, Dan Bejar of Destroyer tentatively took the stage with nothing but an acoustic guitar and a water bottle.  A few cries of recognition were heard above the din, and a puzzled Bejar began to lightly strum, hoping the booming rhythms would dissipate.

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Last night’s show at the John Waldron Arts Center reminded me of reading a Douglas Coupland novel. Both sets by Tammar and Beach House put me in a pensive mood that’s similar to how I feel after reading his books. I was kind of expecting this though, as both bands seem pretty moody and introspective themselves.

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Tune in to WIUX Wednesday night at 9 p.m. to hear this year’s Culture Shock lineup. The festival will be at Dunn Meadow on April 18.

Pick up a copy of WEEKEND on Thursday to read all about the bands via a column by WIUX co-music director and fellow Live Buzzer Kelsey McArdle.