Fun Fun Fun 2010

Nov, 10 2010
By Caitlin
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This was only my second year to attend Fun Fun Fun Fest, but it lived up to its name and then some. I was able to see performers I’d never heard of before, relax in the grass (and dust!) with friends, and wander around backstage as Andrew VanWyngarden from MGMT stalked me (I swear, every time I turned around – there he was!) Here’s a little recap for those of you who went to relive it, and those of you who missed it to join the action. Massive amounts of photos are forthcoming, so look back later for a gallery.

The Big One – Phoenix at Madison Square Garden

Oct, 26 2010
By Caitlin
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Photo by Melissa Montes

I am one lucky sonofagun. To quote the great James Murphy, I was there. I was at the Madison Square Garden show when Daft Punk joined Phoenix onstage. What’s more, I want you to go there with me. So let’s do this – let’s relive that night, put you right up against the gate with me, and party down.

CMJ Preview Post #2

Wednesday is going to be somewhat pre-planned for AWM, because we’re heading to see Wavves, the Dirty Projectors and Phoenix at Madison Square Garden. Still, there should be opportunities to catch some new finds earlier on in the day. Read on for blog picks for Wednesday, Oct. 20!

Kitten

Kitten creates emotive, guitar-driven pop rock, and vocalist Chloe Chaidez has one of those sweet voices that surprises you with its power; it soars. You can see this L.A. band at 1:30 p.m. at the Delancey.

Communist Daughter

Prescott, Wisconsin birthed this Matt Pond PA-esque troupe. They’ve got elements of quiet folk, and of wind in the trees; all comforting things. See them at 1:40 p.m. at Spike Hill.

FENCES

I know you are probably looking at the above photo and thinking, “Finally! Caitlin has suggested something that isn’t folksy indie-pop.” Well … you’re wrong. FENCES crafts interesting, pretty and poppy tunes, and they’re great. Start with his duet with Tegan & Sara’s Sara Quin, called “My Girl the Horse,” and then see FENCES at the Rockwood Music Hall at 5:00 p.m.

Pearl the Band

Probably because I just saw the latter perform tonight, but Pearl the Band reminds me of Austin’s own up-and-comers Little Lo. There’s a lovely chorus of voices, big instrumentation and catchy choruses. (Admittedly, I love our local Little Lo better than this Brooklyn band, but at least it’s a little taste of the familiar!) Plus, they’ve got a song about Johnny Cash’s house burning down. See ‘em at 5:00 p.m. at Spike Hill.

The Eastern Sea

Speaking of Austin bands, the Eastern Sea! These guys are wonderful; they’re sort of an American version of Fanfarlo. You can see them (and support Texas!) at 7:00 p.m. at Kenny’s Castaways.

Hacienda

And ANOTHER Texas band! This time, from San Antonio. Hacienda play Southern rock with enough soul to get Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach to produce their debut album. See these guys at the Canal Room at 12:15 a.m.

Wavves