Seattle Subsonic - June, 2008
Joshua Morrison, FENCES @ Triple Door
Monday, July 14th @ The Triple Door
7:30pm
$10
All Ages
Outstanding lineup at the Triple Door on July 14th! While on brief leave from the military, Washington native Joshua Morrison will be back in town to grace us a soulful acoustic gig at The Triple Door. Opening for him are the FENCES, a brilliant new catch on the Seattle music scene NOT to be missed (read SeattleSubsonic’s lil blurb on FENCES here). Also on the bill is Kristen Ward, who I’ve heard quite a bit of buzz about lately….
FENCES….vs Wolf
Local bookers/management group Expanding Brooklyn (Joshua Morrison) have hold of yet another outstanding local singer-songwriter, the FENCES. Genre: indie/shoegaze/grime according to their myspace page. Shoegaze. Perfectly fitting for this acoustic solo project. Their melancholic tunes launch me into my own introspective world, where I indeed find myself staring down, not-so-blankly, at my shoes. FENCES is essentially Chris Mansfield, stamped in tattoos and surprisingly much rougher-looking on the surface than his music suggests. Which makes him all the more appealing, in my mind at least. A refreshing diversion from most singer-songwriters. And for an artist that leans toward the mellow end of the spectrum, he distills plenty grime to draw a versatile crowd. Mansfield’s vocals are gruff but gentle, soft-spoken and a little shy. His thoughtfully simple lyrics and reflective stories are tainted at times (The Boys Around Here) and hopeful at others (The Same Tattoos).
I’m ecstatic to have been introduced to this talented folk-rocker, and will no doubt follow his outbreak onto the Seattle music scene. For now, FENCES myspace page is all we have to refer to. Check it out here, and keep a lookout for the ‘Ultimate Puke’ EP, due for release on August 22nd. FENCES will be playing the Triple Door on July 14th alongside fellow singer-songwriter Joshua Morrison (another SeattleSubsonic fave – you can read more about Morrison here).
3900' Festival Canceled – Frig.
Well, it’s not that I’ve been getting all worked up for the past 4 months about the 3900′ Festival or anything. Meh. The idea of heading down to Horning’s Hideout for 2 full days of music, camping and down how easy livin’. Baah! I mean I’ve barely even heard of any of the bands on the roster. Why would I want to go to something like that. It’s scary. Who would want to be subjected to tons of new music anyway? Plus, being stuck out there…in the wilderrness.. without wi-fi. The horror. I’ll just jab my earbuds in and rock Dave Mathews on my iPod nano – repeat-all. “a-Little feet, little hands, a-little BAY-BEE” Oh Yeah, that’s what I need. Like mac n’ cheese. PB and J n white bread.
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Fuk.
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The Union Records issues this announcement, tucked tidily away on their website.
“DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST, THE 3900′ FESTIVAL HAS BEEN CANCELED. REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED STARTING JUNE 20, 2008.”
Luckily a friend who hadn’t heard of the fest wanted to know more and thought to Google it and found the announcement for me. I was practically packed an on the way.
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I’m not angry at The Union Records for the cancelation. Lack of interest is on us. The idea of this event was beyond phenominal. It’s gone down smooth in the past and I can only pray they don’t give up hope.
Hhead Like a Kite – FREE @ Neumos
HEAD LIKE A KITE (11 PM)
SMOOSH (10 PM)
FOSCIL (9 PM)
Animals at Night DJ sets (before, between, and after bands) MC’d by KEXP’s Troy Nelson
Neumos 8:00
Head Like a Kite is essentially Dave Einmo, with live drummer Trent Moorman, and joined in the studio by a revolving cast of musical friends. They craft pop wizardry with progressive electronic tracks coupled with well-honed instruments. The result is a big-beat backing for indie rock hooks. They kinda sound like a indie band that’s been remixed by DJ Shadow.
If you want to catch a little dose before committing KEXP will be hosting them live at noon on Thursday 6-26, and then they blast confetti at Neumos with SMOOSH and FOSCIL (feat. members of TRUCKASAURUS), plus ANIMALS AT NIGHT spinning all night. Troy Nelson’ll be in the house, too.
The new record, “There Is Loud Laughter Everywhere” (Mush), released last week and is in stores across the US and on the radio, so request it on your favorite station. Speaking of radio and KEXP, last week it crept up to #3 on KEXP’s Top 90 and #1 on the Northwestlist. It’s big news for a little local band, so Thursday they cut loose and celebrate the new record.
If you check out the songs on HLaK myspace, you’ll also hear some pairings with Seattle’s Asya of Smoosh in Daydream Vacation.
Head Like a Kite CD Release Party – $Free.99
HEAD LIKE A KITE CD RELEASE PARTY at NEUMOS (Thurs June 26).
And like a true party, it’s $FREE!!
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Head Like a Kite is essentially Dave Einmo, with live drummer Trent Moorman, and joined in the studio by a revolving cast of musical friends. They craft pop wizardry with progressive electronic tracks coupled with well-honed instruments. The result is a big-beat backing for indie rock hooks. They kinda sound like a indie band that’s been remixed by DJ Shadow.
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If you want to catch a little dose before committing KEXP will be hosting them live at noon on Thursday 6-26, and then they blast confetti at Neumos with SMOOSH and FOSCIL (feat. members of TRUCKASAURUS), plus ANIMALS AT NIGHT spinning all night. Troy Nelson’ll be in the house, too.
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The new record, “There Is Loud Laughter Everywhere” (Mush), released last week and is in stores across the US and on the radio, so request it on your favorite station. Speaking of radio and KEXP, last week it crept up to #3 on KEXP’s Top 90 and #1 on the Northwestlist. It’s big news for a little local band, so Thursday they cut loose and celebrate the new record.
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If you check out the HLaK myspace, you’ll also hear some pairings with Seattle’s Asya of Smoosh in Daydream Vacation as well as some cute from the new album.
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HEAD LIKE A KITE CD RELEASE PARTY – FREE SHOW Thurs,
June 26
Neumos
8PM – FREE
HEAD LIKE A KITE (11 PM)
SMOOSH (10 PM)
FOSCIL (9 PM)
Animals at Night DJ sets (before, between, and after bands) MC’d by KEXP’s Troy Nelson
Discounted Bumbershoot Tix
Just got an email thru KEXP and you can buy your Bumbershoot tickets now for $25/day — full price is $40/day. They do charge a $2 fee/ticket and a 3.75 handling fee per order when you check out (of course — no getting away from the stupid fees.) — but you still save 23%. Not sure if that’s better than the presale Starbucks’ price or not.
Anyhoo — if you want to check it out go here and enter promo code: 08-KEXP
Equality! Diversity! BBQ! Wet T-Shirt Contest! MUSIC!
I imagine you’re all getting a bit sick and tired of the downright glut of shows/festivals/musical gatherings that are going on in our fair city this summer. No? Well that’s good, cuz hopefully there’s enough to satisfy everyone’s tastes—ya’ll know how we love musical diversity. And speaking of diversity, C-Hill’s coolest “closet” (heh heh) concert venue, the Wild Rose, is hosting their 2nd Annual Pride celebration this weekend (Jun 27-29) at 10th and Pike. All are welcome (except assholes, of course).
They’ve got A TON of stuff going on throughout the weekend (BBQ, 3 full bars, Fantasy Casino (!?), WET T-SHIRT CONTEST, DJs, outdoor stage), but I’m here to pump the band lineup on Saturday. Wow, two of my favorites are playing—the Heavy Hearts and the Intelligence. You might’ve caught my review of the Hearts’ debut, which I love, but I’ve only recently been turned on to the dizzying, 60s-inspired electro-garage-pop-weirdness of the Intelligence. Seeing them at the Funhouse a few weeks ago was an absolute epiphany (I geekily bought the CD after their set), and am licking my chops to see them again. The spazzy, backyard entertainment of the Coconut Coolouts is also featured in one of more easily accessible concert fiestas around.
Cost is $12 Adv and $15 at-the-door, and benefits go to Lifelong Aids, Team Noelle, and Rock n Roll Girls Camp. Knock, knock. Who’s there? YOU.
Full lineup with times after the jump.
Chris Travis' Birthday Bash at Sunset Tavern
Thursday, June 26th @ Sunset Tavern
$6
It’s 107.7 The End’s Young and the Restless host Chris Travis’ Birthday Extravaganza at the Sunset Tavern. Awesome headliners Speaker Speaker (uber loud) and Hungry Pines (I’ve seen these guys before and they rock out moody, catchy hooks alongside sultry vox) with To The Waves, and You.May.Die.In.The.Desert. To The Waves will surely provide more in-your-face LOUD following You.May.Die..’s pounding instrumentals.
21+
9:00 Sunset Tavern
Cave Singers Black Cab It
Seattle is being shown some serious love by the clever guys over at Black Cab Sessions. Last week, Fleet Foxes performed a Judee Sill cover, and this week they’ve got the Cave Singers cramped into the back seat with two guitars, one really tall dude, and a touching melody:
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Check out lots more at Black Cab Sessions dot com.
The Dark side of Georgetown – Floyd Fest '08
-I already can feel myself becoming self-aware.
