We’re enjoying the ride of great re-issues from Light In The Attic. Today marks the first official re-release to follow up the MoB approved Cold Fact from the Sixto “Sugarman” Rodriguez. If you dug that record, I’m certain you’ll be able to get behind Coming from Reality, which embodies the same great “he said what?” folk elements that he’s made his trademark. Highly recommended.
Muzzle of Bees Giveaway: We’ve got a copy of Coming from Reality on vinyl and CD to give away. To enter, drop a comment letting us know the next concert you’re going to see and we’ll select two winners next week.
Thanks to everyone who came out for Rodriguez + Diplomats of Sound at the High Noon Saloon last night in Madison. We really appreciate all of you that came out in support of an artist whose support has been long overdue. Once again, Muzzle of Bees photographer Ed Oliver navigated the crowd to provide the steller shots you’re seeing here.
Discuss: What did you think of the show last night? Please leave a comment with your thoughts/reviews of the show.
Along with our friends at True Endeavors, Muzzle of Bees is thrilled to be presenting Rodriguez at the High Noon Saloon in Madison on Friday, April 10th. Tickets are $15.
Last year saw the re-release of “one of the lost classics of the ’60s, a psychedelic masterpiece drenched in colour and inspired by life, love, poverty, rebellion, and, of course, “jumpers, coke, sweet mary jane”. The album is Cold Fact, and what’s more intriguing is that its maker – a shadowy figure known as Rodriguez – was, for many years, lost too.” “It’s crushingly good stuff, filled with tales of bad drugs, lost love, and itchy-footed songs about life in late ’60s inner-city America.”
Having just seen Rodriguez open for Animal Collective in Chicago, I can tell that decades later Rodriguez still brings it. As I stated in that post, I never thought I’d have the opportunity to see/hear him in person. I assumed the opening slots for Animal Collective were just a couple one-offs and he’d once again disappear, but what an absolute treasure his show at the High Noon is going to be. If this one doesn’t sell out, we’ve got a live music crisis on our hands in Madison.
I named “I Wonder” one of my favorite songs of last year, but could have just as easily chosen “Sugar Man,” “Forget It,” and “Crucify Your Mind.” I also snagged one of the “Limited Edition Vinyl LP feat. 180 gram wax, hand-numbered old school tip-on jacket, bonus 45, and liner notes. Limited to only 1,000 copies!” Probably paid too much for it, but is sure sounds nice. Ok, I’m obviously a fan, but don’t just take my word for it…
Ticket Giveaway:We’ve got three (3) pairs of Rodriguez tickets to give away to the Muzzle of Bees faithful. Drop us a comment with your favorite album / song of 2009 to enter yourself for an evening with the “sugarman.” We’ll draw winners at random and notify three winners by e-mail.
“It’s crushingly good stuff, filled with tales of bad drugs, lost love, and itchy-footed songs about life in late ’60s inner-city America.”
Along with our friends at True Endeavors, Muzzle of Bees is thrilled to be presenting Rodriguez at the High Noon Saloon in Madison on Friday, April 10th. Tickets are $15.
Last year saw the re-release of “one of the lost classics of the ’60s, a psychedelic masterpiece drenched in colour and inspired by life, love, poverty, rebellion, and, of course, “jumpers, coke, sweet mary jane”. The album is Cold Fact, and what’s more intriguing is that its maker – a shadowy figure known as Rodriguez – was, for many years, lost too.”
Having just seen Rodriguez open for Animal Collective in Chicago, I can tell that decades later Rodriguez still brings it. As I stated in that post, I never thought I’d have the opportunity to see/hear him in person. I assumed the opening slots for Animal Collective were just a couple one-offs and he’d once again disappear, but what an absolute treasure his show at the High Noon is going to be. If this one doesn’t sell out, we’ve got a live music crisis on our hands in Madison.
I named “I Wonder” one of my favorite songs of last year, but could have just as easily chosen “Sugar Man,” “Forget It,” and “Crucify Your Mind.” I also snagged one of the “Limited Edition Vinyl LP feat. 180 gram wax, hand-numbered old school tip-on jacket, bonus 45, and liner notes. Limited to only 1,000 copies!” Probably paid too much for it, but is sure sounds nice. Ok, I’m obviously a fan, but don’t just take my word for it…
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.
