Friday August 14th was a night of firsts. I’d never been to Mishawaka, I’d never seen these bands all at the same show, and I’d never really talked to any of them. First things first, we need to talk about the venue. Mishawaka feels like a vacation spot, or a playground for music lovers, and… Continue reading EOTO, Vibesquad, & Big Gigantic at Mishawaka Amphitheatre: A Night of Firsts
Now in its fifth year, the Pygmalion Music Festival, happening September 16 – 19, 2009 in Champaign-Urbana, Ill., has emerged as a surprising player in what seems like an endless sea of new music festivals across the nation. Combining the ease and cred of festivals such as SXSW or CMJ, with a humble, gentle Midwestern… Continue reading Pygmalion Music Festival Announces 2009 Schedule
Quote of the day, heard while in the audience for the last few minutes of an enjoyable-but-forgettable set by Tea Leaf Green: “They all died at 27 full of drugs and insane, so I made a conscious decision to make my role models change.” I was regularly surprised by the plain sincerity and easy common… Continue reading Saturday, 25 July @ 10KLF
One landmark gig at this year’s 10KLF was Everyone Orchestra – a staple of this festival, playing their fifth consecutive year. EO is an ever-changing super-group of musicians collected by conductor Matt Butler to jam on extended guided improvisations. Using a dry erase board, Butler (looking sharp in a blue Hawaiian shirt and leopard print fedora)… Continue reading Friday, 24 July @ 10KLF
From July 31st to August 2nd, Liberty State Park saw some amazing music from a stellar lineup of acts, annoying bad weather and mud. Lots and lots of mud. Yes, while the 2009 All Points West Music & Arts Festival was much better received than it’s inaugural year… it was still not without it’s problems.… Continue reading All Points West Music & Arts Festival 2009 | Review & Photos
