SUNDAY
Ty Curtis Band: We didn't see this show but were milling about when it was on. They sounded good enough for me to check out on iTunes. http://www.tycurtis.net/
Niki & The Dove (Sweden): caught about five minutes of this and moved on. Definitely not my style.
Eldrigde Gravy & The Supreme Court (local): Following
in our newly established tradition of brass, bass and big bands,
Eldrigde didn't disappoint. There were at least eight members in the
band. It was a funkin, rocking, soulful good time. They are almost as
fun to watch as to hear. They are playing next month again in Seattle
and I'll try to go catch them. One of my favorite acts of the weekend.
http://www.eldridgegravy.com/
Civil Twilight (South Africa): We
went to these guys on a suggestion that proved well placed. My only
complaint was that they were in one of two indoor venues. The music was
compelling and well tuned (see AWOLnation). They have more of a classic
"rock" sound - think Pearl Jam, or Soundgarden but less angry. They
have been added to my play lists. http://civiltwilightband.com/
Deep Sea Diver: I
didn't catch the whole show but it was an enjoyable twenty minutes,
even though all I could see was the back of this kid on his dad's
shoulders and next to them a tall guy in a big hat (don't get me started
on that rant). A big folksy, a bit pop, it was a nice combo. http://thedeepseadiver.com/
Blitzen Trapper (PDX): This
was the one show that I really, really, really wanted to see. I am a
big fan of this unclassifiable group. Their music ranges from bluegrass
and country to rock, folk and indie. They definitely looked the PacNW
part with unkempt hair and wiley beards but the music was as beautiful
as they weren't. I was two people back and sang along with those around
me. While there were a couple of songs I had hoped to hear and didn't,
I was not at all disappointed in their show. Lucky for me, they were
the last act of the day on the SubPop stage and came out for a two song
encore. http://www.blitzentrapper.net/
It
would have been nice to see Keane but by the end of a second marathon
day, Danielle and I were both happy to miss the massive crowds and head
home at ten.
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