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Tony Starks. Ironman. Pretty Toney. Whatever you call Ghostface Killah, he remains one of the most enthralling members of Wu-Tang Clan, perfectly balancing his loyalty to the group while also maintaining a lucrative solo career.
He will dominate the Bluebird stage fresh off the release of "Ghostdini the Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City."
This equilibrium prevails during his live sets, which usually consists of a tribute to Ol’ Dirty Bastard, “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” and crowd pleasers like “Ain’t Nothin’ Ta Fuck Wit” and “Cream” from the quintessential “Enter The Wu-Tang(36 Chambers).”
If Ghostface’s “Be Easy”, “Kilo” and “Greedy Bitches” won’t get you off your feet, I advise you to check your pulse.
These jams were staples to his sets at the Bluebird in 2007 then Pitchfork Music Festival ‘08 alongside Raekwon(who will perform at the Bluebird December 8.) Both performances were simply a blast, and probably the closest a 21st century hip-hop fan can get to NYC block parties during the genre’s early days. The rapper’s frequent samples of 70s soul only enhances this feeling.
He’s also collaborated with everyone from Mary J. Blige, Amy Winehouse and Ne-Yo.
Also catch his brief collaboration with 30 Rock’s “Muffin Top” here.
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.
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!)
Bloomington is often blessed by the presence of indie giants. Sufjan Stevens, The Appleseed Cast, Dinosaur Jr–the list is miles long and capable of inducing jealously to other less-than-hip college towns in the Midwest.
So when Built To Spill crossed through town last week, the excitement permeated the air outside of the Bluebird as a large line winded into the venue.
It’s usually the critics and bloggers of the world that get to talk about music acts, but Los Campesinos! are running their Web site/blog as a medium for food reviews and a tour of record stores. It’s all a really fun read.
