Here are some freshly announced shows going down in Madison and Milwaukee.
2/12 – Pezzettino – The Frequency, Madison
3/27 – Cloud Cult – High Noon Saloon, Madison
4/22 – Peter Bjorn & John + Chairlift – Pabst Theater, Milwaukee
4/23 – Great Lake Swimmers/Kate Maki – High Noon Saloon, Madison
4/25 – Neko Case + Crooked Fingers – Pabst Theater, Milwaukee
5/7 – Billy Joel/Elton John – Kohl Center, Madison
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I made a last minute decision to drive to Chicago for Animal Collective last night. The deciding factor (other the the universal love for Merriweather Post Pavilion) was the last minute addition of Rodriguez, whose Cold Fact was a welcomed surprise that surfaced last year.
8 Highlights/Reflections/Remembrances of Animal Collective + Rodriguez in Chicago
1. Rodriguez – Songs like “I Wonder” and “Sugar Man” sounded great, wish his set would have lasted longer than the 30 minutes he was given. That being said, I never thought I’d get to see him live ever, so I’ll take every second of that time.
2. What Are They Playing, I Don’t Know – I’ll profess my ability to recognize/name the songs played is about on par with my ability to understand the logic behind the BCS. Because of that, I enjoyed most of it and felt lost at other points. The high points were definitely amazing, unlike any other concert experience, lots going on, hard to keep track of where all the sounds were coming from. Good stuff.
3. “My Girls” – It was highlight #1 of the show, the first song I recognized from the new album, everyone else recognized it right away too. Big applause at the beginning and end.
4. Crowd – The crowd was mixed with people completely gone mad and on a different planet and those watching in stunned WTF fashion. Those who got it, got it. Those who don’t stood wondering what they were witnessing. Both fun to observe.
5. “Comfy in Nautica” – The band emerged for an encore after a set that lasted a little over an hour. Panda Bear made reference that Avey Tare would sit it out due to straining his voice during the set. They launched into a gritty/different take on the Person Pitch standout.
6. Poster/Shirts – Did anyone throw down the $10 for the show poster? I passed because I have no wall space as it is, but it was quite nice looking. The t-shirts on the other hand…
7. “Animal Collective finally lives up to its buzz” – Proper review with pictures via Chicago Sun-Times (Jim DeRogatis)
8. Early start, home early – Gotta admit it was pretty nice to pull into the driveway 5 minutes before midnight after seeing a show in Chicago.
Discuss: Did you make it to the Metro last night? What did you think of the show? Did you like/hate Rodriguez? Please leave your thoughts and reviews in the comments.
The steady stream of Pavement re-issues via Matador Records has been much appreciated. I’m currently enthralled with the Brighten the Corners: Nicene Creedence Edition that arrived late last year. I also was recently gifted the recording below, captured in 1992 from Milwaukee’s Shank Hall.
Update: Download is over, One week only.
Pavement :: Shank Hall, Milwaukee :: June 13, 1992
1. soundcheck trigger cut
2. trigger cut
3. mellow jazz docent
4. two states
5. no life singed her
6. lions linden
7. lorrenta’s scars
8. in the mouth of a desert
9. baptis blacktick
10. so stark (you’re a skyscraper)
11. zurich is stained
12. purfume v
13. summer babe
14. spizzle trunk
15. here
At different times in my life Damien Rice’s O and Ray LaMontagne’sTrouble were the most important records in my collection. Sometimes old friends need revisiting and songs are no different. Heard this cover a couple years back, here it is for you to listen/view/download. If you dig the tune, and are looking for other versions, make The Flying Burrito Brothers version your next stop. Enjoy.
One of my favorite bands, Great Lake Swimmers hit the road in support of their 4th album, Lost Channels.
Select January Dates:
Jan 29 – Kalamazoo, Michigan @ The State Theatre (w/ Jeff Tweedy)
Jan 30 – Indianapolis, Indiana @ Locals Only Jan 31 – Urbana, Illinois @ Univ. of Illinois (w/ Jeff Tweedy)
Lost Channel’s Spring Tour Dates:
Mar 31 – Seattle @ The Tractor Tavern
Apr 01 – Portland @ Doug Fir
Apr 03 – San Francisco @ The Bottom of the Hill
Apr 04 – Los Angeles @ Spaceland
Apr 05 – Tucson @ Plush
Apr 07 – Austin @ Stubbs Bar-B-Q
Apr 08 – Denton @ Hailey’s
Apr 10 – Atlanta @ The Earl
Apr 13 – Charlottesville @ Gravity Lounge
Apr 14 – Washington @ Black Cat
Apr 15 – Philadelphia @ Johnny Brenda’s
Apr 16 – Northampton @ Iron Horse Music Hall
Apr 17 – New York City @ The Bowery Ballroom
Apr 18 – Cambridge @ The Brattle Theater
Apr 20 – Newport @ The Southgate House Apr 21 – Chicago @ Schubas
Apr 22 – Minneapolis @ 7th Street Entry Apr 23 – Madison @ High Noon Saloon
Paul Cebar is no stranger to anyone with a finger on the musical lineage in the city of Milwaukee. To call Cebar’s music a melting pot, might, at first, come off as lazy, but it’s the truth. Anyone who owns his records, seen him live, heard his radio show quickly realizes his influence and interest culls many genres including old school Funk/R&B, World, Rock, Folk - it’s all right there within his records and live performances.
I own two of his albums, both well-worn, and now recently resurfaced to remind me just what a treasure Paul Cebar is. Last night I spun The Get-Go, a perfect late night record, which is probably best suited for warm summer nights, but also fits nicely with special days and causes for celebration. Below you’ll find his two upcoming Wisconsin dates and I urge you to head out and discover or perhaps rediscover the live Paul Cebar experience.
Readers outside of Wisconsin do yourself a favor and listen/download “She Found A Fool” below for your initial introduction. Hopefully you’ll be incited to dig further into his catalog.
Upcoming:
2/20 – Paul Cebar – Club Garibaldi, Milwaukee
2/21 – Paul Cebar – Harmony Bar, Madison
