Getting nuts!
The pickups are rocking out early 90s style and we have one crazy hippy on top of an electrical pole. The crowd loves him! Pictures to come soon. Gander On!
Showing posts with label Capitol Hill Block Party. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Capitol Hill Block Party. Show all posts
Friday, July 27, 2007
The Pickups
Lead singer just introduced the band as the Murder City Devils, who, if you remember, tore this same stage apart at the same time last year.
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Gander On!
The pickups
The Silverson Pickups are on a packed main stage under the lights. The crowd is thick, the air cool. Too many people around to write much. The sexy lead vocals and the sexy bass player accompaning create a smooth dynamic. Everyone wants a glance and folks are climbing trees and stop signs just to peek. This wild crowd is pushing the band to rock harder and harder. Gander On!
VV.
Viva Voce is playing the Neumos indoor stage. A loving 2-piece. Their simple, melodic sound quickly embraces you in a great big hug! A married duo, they can communicate easily with a glance and always keep great time. Her on the 6 string, he on the drum set. Often, local 2 -pieces jumble and confuse, but this couple collabs beautifully.
They are performing some songs they have never played live and the crowd loves that.
Think a jammy, bizaro white stripes with a casual demeanor. This is a rock show you could roll to with your girlfriend or man. Gander On!
Blue Scholars
The scholars offer up sounds that mesh with the collaborative cap hill demographic. Stand up and fall down! Like cap hill, an area of Seattle where one must work hard to find their place, this song speaks about perseverance and rebuilding. Ideas important if you wanna make it to the top.
The beats take me back to old RBL Posse and south bay albums. Power for the people! Everyone is singing along and TBS rocks yet another Seattle crowd. Gander On!
Blue Scholars
Only 30 minutes late... The scholars come out to a fresh tune with a Weezer sample. The sun sets. All heads bob in agreement. Sabzi on the tables gets the arms pumping. Tilt yo hat to the side and sing it if you know it. Gander On!
Blood Brothers
Won me over tonight with the first tune. You must appreciate their energy. Oh, what a crazy little keyboard trip to boot. The drum beats like an emo tempo on acid. The vocals a test in primal scream therapy. Their music is both accessble and versatile. The pit loves it and has even warranted crowd surfing.
The festival is already worth the price of admission! Gander On!
Blood Brothers
The crowds are thick around 10th and Pike where the Brothers put on, Hands Down, the best sound check in music. Gander On!
Capitol Hill Block Party
Live from the Hill
The band we came to see, The Blakes, ended their show before I could get there to see them. The Saturday Knights at 400 were impossible. Such early times make it difficult to see your favorites if you have... I don't know... A job. But anyway, I'm over it, Neumo's and (my favorite late night place) Havana are slam-packed. Finally, some kind and friendly security too. Right now, in between live performances, KEXP is rocking some old James Brown and funk hits.
If you are reading this, get to the Hill ASAP. Parking is a bitch. Over.
Gander On!
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