Comments on: Intonation Festival Day Two

By: Kirstie » Blog Archive » Decembrists and Cass McCombs Metro 10/19

Kirstie » Blog Archive » Decembrists and Cass McCombs Metro 10/19 — Sat, 22 Oct 2005 01:54:20 +0000

[...] After playing the Tain ep which left me feeling like I was wandering around the abondoned site of a bizarre circus that had just packed up and left, the Decembrists played mainly songs off their most recent full length, Picturesque. In fact, the only two songs I can recall them playing from Her Magesty were “I Was Meant for the Stage” (the final song of a two song encore) and “Red Right Ankle” which was a song that someone called out and requested and several others joined in with the asking for it. I felt the songs off of Picturesque, which also mainly tell interesting and involved stories, came off better this time than they had at the Intonation Festival (scroll down to the very bottom for Decembrists photos) but this was also an indoor event. Having sold out or at least nearly selling out (I am not sure which it is) two week nights, you couldn’t help but feel they had really come into their own. [...]

By: Kirstie » Blog Archive » TENKI and the INTERIORS

Kirstie » Blog Archive » TENKI and the INTERIORS — Sun, 16 Oct 2005 16:48:40 +0000

[...] There are two local bands to Chicago that I love (besides Andrew Bird) that I don’t feel are getting enough recognition and the crowds they deserve. The fact is, I’d like to see talented people in the music community have more encouragement because the music these bands are putting out is amazing and I’d love for them to be able to continue to put out more. [...]

By: When the sky is full of 0’s and 1’s » Intonation Wrap up

When the sky is full of 0’s and 1’s » Intonation Wrap up — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 03:15:18 +0000

[...] Well for the most part I agreed with what Kirstie said so I will only add some bits of difference. For starters I think I am hooked on the Hold Steady and The Thunderbirds are Now!. Both delieved great sets of power-pop/rock with an undertone of punk sneer. They would make the perfect duoble bill at the empty bottle. Andrew Bird was perfect, again with Kevin O’Donnel backing him up on drums and some keyboards/samples. His haunting whistle and soaring violin are best heard out side where he can really let his voice ring. Out Hud was ok, I liked the Four Tet set the previous day a bit more for the same music. But, they were a hoot to watch. Deerhoof was good but I think they had a hard time keeping as tight as they were in the Open End Gallery a few months back due to the outdoor setup. Even so, a lot of fun to hear “bunny bunny bunny” sung by a short japanese woman. Les Savy Fav is a weirdo, and if he didnt scream I would have enjoyed their set better. Closing with the Decemberist was great. There was a huge crowd of ppl there for them and they all were really into it. They have a much more delicate sound which didnt translate well outside but it still worked. A perfect way to close the weekend. [...]