Maybe Thursday Really Is the New Friday
I'm beginning to think that, with this many great shows, it must really be the weekend.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Ryoji Ikeda
Recombinant Media Labs
$15 (2 Shows: 7:00 and 10:30 p.m.)
My knowledge of Japanese electronic musician Ryoji Ikeda’s recorded output is limited to his extremely influential 1996 release, +/-. It is a beautiful piece of electronic minimalism that has influenced countless musicians who fall into the glitch school of computer music. What I read have recently about him indicates that there’s digitally processed harsh noise, dub and jungle all figuring into his music these days. Talking with a person who I met at a BBQ last weekend gave me a little bit of insight into Ikeda’s live shows, which make visual stimulation an important part of the overall experience. Apparently, Ikeda makes use of non-conventional screens in his performances. Well, I was just looking at the website to obtain a little more info on what to expect, and apparently both shows are sold out. There is, however, a waiting list if you are very interested.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Diplo, Bonde Do Role and CSS
Mezzanine
$15
My mind has been made up as to what I’m doing on Thursday, since the Ikeda show sold out. Despite his previous announcement that he was retiring from DJing, Diplo is back to bring us a mix of all things bassy and crunk: Miami, Dirty South, Baltimore, Houston, Baile Funk, et al. Diplo does it all for the bounce, and I can personally guarantee that it will be nigh close to impossible for you not to bounce during the set. Come on, the guy loves H-Town (Houston, TX, for the unfamiliar) rap and even did a radio appearance down there that is super hot and available for any interested parties from me. Diplo might be most famous for his production work for M.I.A. His skills practically made up for a painfully lackluster performance from M.I.A. and whenever she wasn’t “singing” or “rapping,” and he was able to cut loose a little, it was Grade A stuff. (For the record, I, for one, loved M.I.A.’s album but will never suffer through a live performance by her again. LCD Soundsystem definitely stole the show that night.) Diplo seems to be touring again to support the launch of his MadDecent record label, which sports Bonde Do Role as its first release. Theses Brazilians (3 DJs and 2 MCs) seem to some pretty fun stuff (although all the rapping seems to be in Brazilian), and they even go so far as to sample Alice in Chains. Oh yeah. Also out of Brazil, CSS are a recent addition to the SubPop roster and do some wild dance-rock stuff. All in all, it promises to be an evening filed with shaking and popping one’s ass.
I seem to have rambled for too long about the aforementioned shows, but let’s not forget to mention:
Thursday, August 10, 2006
The Gris Gris and Battleship
The Independent
$12
If psych-rock is more your speed, then check out local favs The Gris Gris doing some Southern influenced rock of the psychedelic and garage variety. Another local fav, Battleship, will liven up the evening with some heavy rock and a crazy live show. Black Flag is the name that comes up most often when talking about these kids. Apparently some bleeding is not out of the question. The question is: Whose blood will it be?
Thursday, August 9, 2006
OHSEES
The Eagle Tavern
$???
I’ve never been to the Eagle Tavern on a Thursday, but they have a show there every week and it usually features some top notch local acts, this week being no exception. OHSEES is mainly the work of John Dwyer of Coachwhips fame. OHSEES (formerly OCS, apparently changed because everyone kept mispronouncing it) are very different from the Coachwhips, though. Less in-your-face punk/garage and more quiet weird psych/noise/folk stuff. Although I haven’t seen them live, the albums are a mixture of all sorts of weird and beautiful stuff.
What’s up for Friday, you ask? Hell yes there is. Flosstradamus, Final Fantasy, Oxbow. Saturday? Yes again. Nels Cline Singers, Hototogisu, Badgerlore. Sunday? Surprise! Yes. Blackheart Procession and the Castanets. Oh and there’s the extremely enticing Bleeding Edge Festival down in Saratoga featuring Matmos, Isis, Yo La Tengo, Brightblack Morning Light and William Basinski, to name just a few. Hopefully there will be more on all of these soon.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Ryoji Ikeda
Recombinant Media Labs
$15 (2 Shows: 7:00 and 10:30 p.m.)
My knowledge of Japanese electronic musician Ryoji Ikeda’s recorded output is limited to his extremely influential 1996 release, +/-. It is a beautiful piece of electronic minimalism that has influenced countless musicians who fall into the glitch school of computer music. What I read have recently about him indicates that there’s digitally processed harsh noise, dub and jungle all figuring into his music these days. Talking with a person who I met at a BBQ last weekend gave me a little bit of insight into Ikeda’s live shows, which make visual stimulation an important part of the overall experience. Apparently, Ikeda makes use of non-conventional screens in his performances. Well, I was just looking at the website to obtain a little more info on what to expect, and apparently both shows are sold out. There is, however, a waiting list if you are very interested.
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Diplo, Bonde Do Role and CSS
Mezzanine
$15
My mind has been made up as to what I’m doing on Thursday, since the Ikeda show sold out. Despite his previous announcement that he was retiring from DJing, Diplo is back to bring us a mix of all things bassy and crunk: Miami, Dirty South, Baltimore, Houston, Baile Funk, et al. Diplo does it all for the bounce, and I can personally guarantee that it will be nigh close to impossible for you not to bounce during the set. Come on, the guy loves H-Town (Houston, TX, for the unfamiliar) rap and even did a radio appearance down there that is super hot and available for any interested parties from me. Diplo might be most famous for his production work for M.I.A. His skills practically made up for a painfully lackluster performance from M.I.A. and whenever she wasn’t “singing” or “rapping,” and he was able to cut loose a little, it was Grade A stuff. (For the record, I, for one, loved M.I.A.’s album but will never suffer through a live performance by her again. LCD Soundsystem definitely stole the show that night.) Diplo seems to be touring again to support the launch of his MadDecent record label, which sports Bonde Do Role as its first release. Theses Brazilians (3 DJs and 2 MCs) seem to some pretty fun stuff (although all the rapping seems to be in Brazilian), and they even go so far as to sample Alice in Chains. Oh yeah. Also out of Brazil, CSS are a recent addition to the SubPop roster and do some wild dance-rock stuff. All in all, it promises to be an evening filed with shaking and popping one’s ass.
I seem to have rambled for too long about the aforementioned shows, but let’s not forget to mention:
Thursday, August 10, 2006
The Gris Gris and Battleship
The Independent
$12
If psych-rock is more your speed, then check out local favs The Gris Gris doing some Southern influenced rock of the psychedelic and garage variety. Another local fav, Battleship, will liven up the evening with some heavy rock and a crazy live show. Black Flag is the name that comes up most often when talking about these kids. Apparently some bleeding is not out of the question. The question is: Whose blood will it be?
Thursday, August 9, 2006
OHSEES
The Eagle Tavern
$???
I’ve never been to the Eagle Tavern on a Thursday, but they have a show there every week and it usually features some top notch local acts, this week being no exception. OHSEES is mainly the work of John Dwyer of Coachwhips fame. OHSEES (formerly OCS, apparently changed because everyone kept mispronouncing it) are very different from the Coachwhips, though. Less in-your-face punk/garage and more quiet weird psych/noise/folk stuff. Although I haven’t seen them live, the albums are a mixture of all sorts of weird and beautiful stuff.
What’s up for Friday, you ask? Hell yes there is. Flosstradamus, Final Fantasy, Oxbow. Saturday? Yes again. Nels Cline Singers, Hototogisu, Badgerlore. Sunday? Surprise! Yes. Blackheart Procession and the Castanets. Oh and there’s the extremely enticing Bleeding Edge Festival down in Saratoga featuring Matmos, Isis, Yo La Tengo, Brightblack Morning Light and William Basinski, to name just a few. Hopefully there will be more on all of these soon.
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