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The Valley – Sometimes I judge bands on the basis of whether or not they’d get beat-up playing a biker bar in South Dakota – for better or for worse. The Valley would definitely walk away scotch free.
Feral Children – Super excited about this band.I thought the two drums and keyboards may have been slightly off, but was told that this was the intention (hey – YOU try playing in a band with two drummers). They really hit their stride towards the end of the set. Can’t wait to see them again.
Dead Confederate – the strongest set of the night. Honestly, they pretty much blew me away. For the first time ever I found myself wishing it was 1993 again.
Yeasayer – I thought I was at a Christian rock concert – but, ummm, with a lot more smoke in the air.
I may have undersold Dead Confederate–it was really a pretty good set. I just couldn’t help thinking how grunge it sounded and how much the lead singer sounded like Kurt Cobain.
[...] This will be a damn fine show. I saw these guys play together back at the KEXP Yule Benefit and, despite my criticisms, it was definitely worth it. Feral [...]
[...] when I plan on attending), but I’m a little surprised there are only three bands this year. Last year there were four; and at least two crazy, drunken elves. Grand Archives and the Dutchess and the Duke are two bands whose debuts you’ll be seeing on [...]