I thought it would make sense to start another thread about the bands at Forecastle. There are a TON of bands listed, many of which are unfamiliar to me and I'm guessing many others. With plenty of time till July 13-15, I'd love to explore some new music and see what's in store for us.
So, if anyone wants to write up a post about a band performing, please do. I will start
Nerves Junior
Louisville band, playing Friday
from wiki:
The group Nerves Junior formed in 2009 sharing a love for fringe garage rock and pop. Their music has been described as expansive, eclectic, experimental psychedelic rock. The band has garnered comparisons to Radiohead with "effects-heavy lead guitar and the adventurous electronic beats".
sounds pretty promising.
They have a single album out. Has met quite a bit of critical praise. For ex:
http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/09/album-review-nerves-junior-as-bright-as-your-night-light/ (http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/09/album-review-nerves-junior-as-bright-as-your-night-light/)
http://prettymuchamazing.com/reviews/albumreviews/asbrightasyournightlight (http://prettymuchamazing.com/reviews/albumreviews/asbrightasyournightlight) which gives the album an A+ and downright raves, calling it a masterpiece.
Can be streamed here:
http://www.myoldkentuckyblog.com/?p=23374 (http://www.myoldkentuckyblog.com/?p=23374)
Great idea. I'm also very interested in other forum members selling me on some other lesser known bands.
Well, without Grace Potter to grace the stage, the next eye candy award goes to Sleigh Bells. I liked their first performance on SNL last week and have both their albums.
Fun as hell to listen to cranked loud with solid subs. My kids like it too but the videos seem inappropriate for little kids. Case in point:
Sleigh Bells - Infinity Guitars (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfGtB6K8q8k#ws)
http://reignofterror.tv/ (http://reignofterror.tv/)
I'm reminded of Toni Basil and Adam and the Ants with the drums and guitar.
Spotify playlist from Forecastle:
http://open.spotify.com/user/1219940176/playlist/28B0Rtp6iLiK2pU77zmUOa (http://open.spotify.com/user/1219940176/playlist/28B0Rtp6iLiK2pU77zmUOa)
Houndmouth. Bio: Houndmouth is a collaborative folk/rock band from the lowland plains and farmlands of Indiana and Kentucky. Their poetry emphasizes foolhardiness, and their soulful harmonies carry far. Once a folk duo, Katie Toupin and Matt Myers (of the Saint James Hotel) joined up with Shane Cody (of Riffraff Revival) and Zak Appleby to create a colossal electric sound with bouncy half-time beats, punchy guitar riffs, and a bit of facial hair.
Not sure they have a full length album yet, they have a few videos of songs online though. They remind me a little of the Band at some points.
Krampus (http://vimeo.com/34897530)
I'm pretty psyched for Justin Townes Earle (and of course Wilco).
Saw JTE last year and have his past couple of lps and some 45s.
He should be a great fit for the Festival.
I like the Houndmouth I've heard. Ms. Mize as well. The Cabin song on Spotify is beyond awesome. And of course Wax Fang.
I'm pretty psyched for Washed Out. It's what it sounds like - chilled out electronic stuff.
Not liking: any of that dubstep crap on the Spotify list. None of it has any appeal to me. I tried. It is like overly-hopped beer - style over substance, and too much of it.
Also I fought listening to Jeff the Brotherhood because that is an awful band name, but I can't fight it anymore.
Quote from: el_chode on Feb 29, 2012, 10:02 PM
Also I fought listening to Jeff the Brotherhood because that is an awful band name, but I can't fight it anymore.
Heavy Days is incredible! I'm so stoked for them. The only time I had tix to see them, the show was washed out by Irene. Not this time!
Where have I heard charles bradley's world on fire before?
Cabin is incredible. Best Louisville band around right now. Better than Wax Fang, IMO.
Quote from: e_wind on Mar 01, 2012, 09:21 AM
Cabin is incredible. Best Louisville band around right now. Better than Wax Fang, IMO.
I agree completely. They kill it.
For those who haven't been blown away by there music, you can listen to both complete albums here: http://music.cabinwebsite.com/ (http://music.cabinwebsite.com/)
Quote from: el_chode on Feb 29, 2012, 10:01 PM
I like the Houndmouth I've heard. Ms. Mize as well. The Cabin song on Spotify is beyond awesome. And of course Wax Fang.
I'm pretty psyched for Washed Out. It's what it sounds like - chilled out electronic stuff.
Not liking: any of that dubstep crap on the Spotify list. None of it has any appeal to me. I tried. It is like overly-hopped beer - style over substance, and too much of it.
Washed Out is awesome, don't know how he'd translate live but Within and Without is an awesome album as well as the EP Life of Leisure. The song "Feel it All Around" is the theme music for Portlandia haha.
Washed Out - Feel It All Around (High Definition Video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-ebZt_plw0#ws)
Quote from: kotchishm on Mar 01, 2012, 09:34 AM
Quote from: el_chode on Feb 29, 2012, 10:01 PM
I like the Houndmouth I've heard. Ms. Mize as well. The Cabin song on Spotify is beyond awesome. And of course Wax Fang.
I'm pretty psyched for Washed Out. It's what it sounds like - chilled out electronic stuff.
Not liking: any of that dubstep crap on the Spotify list. None of it has any appeal to me. I tried. It is like overly-hopped beer - style over substance, and too much of it.
Washed Out is awesome, don't know how he'd translate live but Within and Without is an awesome album as well as the EP Life of Leisure. The song "Feel it All Around" is the theme music for Portlandia haha.
Washed Out - Feel It All Around (High Definition Video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-ebZt_plw0#ws)
That's where I've heard it before!
Washed out is not active listening music. But I think it'll work.
CLUUUUUUUTTTCCHHH!!!!!!!
That is all. :D
Galaxie 500 - Tugboat Captain (circa 1989) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6o2mc-xKa8#)
Galaxie 500 - Ceremony (New Order cover) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CnAnmnEPcU#)
Galaxie 500 - Isn't it a Pity (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmrpp9cTxGA#)
Really liking what I've heard so far, thanks for the posts everyone.
Digging Floating Action big time. Reminds me of a quirkier TTF-era MMJ.
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 01, 2012, 03:28 PM
Really liking what I've heard so far, thanks for the posts everyone.
Digging Floating Action big time. Reminds me of a quirkier TTF-era MMJ.
I love the new Floating Action album. I can't wait to see what it's like live.
Quote from: kotchishm on Feb 29, 2012, 05:22 PM
Houndmouth. Bio: Houndmouth is a collaborative folk/rock band from the lowland plains and farmlands of Indiana and Kentucky. Their poetry emphasizes foolhardiness, and their soulful harmonies carry far. Once a folk duo, Katie Toupin and Matt Myers (of the Saint James Hotel) joined up with Shane Cody (of Riffraff Revival) and Zak Appleby to create a colossal electric sound with bouncy half-time beats, punchy guitar riffs, and a bit of facial hair.
Not sure they have a full length album yet, they have a few videos of songs online though. They remind me a little of the Band at some points.
Krampus (http://vimeo.com/34897530)
really like what I've heard from these guys. I think I'll def check them out at Forecastle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BFK2RL6TjL4#! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BFK2RL6TjL4#!)
i'm pretty excited to see atmosphere. i missed them at bonnaroo last year due to scheduling conflicts. they're a hip hop duo mc/dj from minnesota in case anyone is unfamiliar.
other than that the lineup is great. really interested in catching some bands i haven't heard before.
also excited for atlas sound. although i wish it was deerhunter instead, this should be a good show, and i really dig the newest album parallax.
I can't believe I have never given Dr. Dog a chance before now. Why didn't someone set me straight?! In the four days since the lineup drop, I've grabbed all their albums, and man, all these songs are awesome. I can only imagine how great they're going to be live.
Good lord, I think this might be one of my most anticipated sets of the weekend!
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 03, 2012, 11:36 AM
I can't believe I have never given Dr. Dog a chance before now. Why didn't someone set me straight?! In the four days since the lineup drop, I've grabbed all their albums, and man, all these songs are awesome. I can only imagine how great they're going to be live.
Good lord, I think this might be one of my most anticipated sets of the weekend!
love this. so great when you discover a band and just dive into all of their music! O, your face will melt!
Quote from: BH on Mar 01, 2012, 03:43 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 01, 2012, 03:28 PM
Really liking what I've heard so far, thanks for the posts everyone.
Digging Floating Action big time. Reminds me of a quirkier TTF-era MMJ.
I love the new Floating Action album. I can't wait to see what it's like live.
I can hear that. Also reminds me of the Bees:
A Band of Bees This Town (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vRTz_bNuAA#)
A Band Of Bees - Listening Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPeEm3Kl1B8#ws)
A Band of Bees - I Really Need Love (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVKwERW5T1M#ws)
Love this.
http://youtu.be/eJobANCv4W4 (http://youtu.be/eJobANCv4W4)
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 03, 2012, 11:36 AM
I can't believe I have never given Dr. Dog a chance before now. Why didn't someone set me straight?! In the four days since the lineup drop, I've grabbed all their albums, and man, all these songs are awesome. I can only imagine how great they're going to be live.
Good lord, I think this might be one of my most anticipated sets of the weekend!
I love Dr. Dog. I missed their set at Bonnaroo last year, so I was really pleased to see them in the Forecastle lineup.
Grimes and Adventure Club added to the lineup.
I am familiar w/ Adventure Club and not a fan. But, it's Saturday which is already loaded so no big deal one way or the other.
Grimes I do not know. Any comments? (they play sunday)
Quote from: Devil Ledbetter on Mar 08, 2012, 01:14 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 03, 2012, 11:36 AM
I can't believe I have never given Dr. Dog a chance before now. Why didn't someone set me straight?! In the four days since the lineup drop, I've grabbed all their albums, and man, all these songs are awesome. I can only imagine how great they're going to be live.
Good lord, I think this might be one of my most anticipated sets of the weekend!
I love Dr. Dog. I missed their set at Bonnaroo last year, so I was really pleased to see them in the Forecastle lineup.
no need to sweat it. they weren't at bonnaroo last year, so you didn't really miss anything. or perhaps you meant deer tick? i missed them too. and i heard they did a late night 'deervana' set in which they covered nirvana songs. missed that one too. damn. hope they're good live.
Quote from: rats on Mar 16, 2012, 11:26 AM
Quote from: Devil Ledbetter on Mar 08, 2012, 01:14 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 03, 2012, 11:36 AM
I can't believe I have never given Dr. Dog a chance before now. Why didn't someone set me straight?! In the four days since the lineup drop, I've grabbed all their albums, and man, all these songs are awesome. I can only imagine how great they're going to be live.
Good lord, I think this might be one of my most anticipated sets of the weekend!
I love Dr. Dog. I missed their set at Bonnaroo last year, so I was really pleased to see them in the Forecastle lineup.
no need to sweat it. they weren't at bonnaroo last year, so you didn't really miss anything. or perhaps you meant deer tick? i missed them too. and i heard they did a late night 'deervana' set in which they covered nirvana songs. missed that one too. damn. hope they're good live.
I think I have a recording of their Deervana set. Let me know if anyone wants it. They were really great to watch that night.
Quote from: rats on Mar 16, 2012, 11:26 AM
Quote from: Devil Ledbetter on Mar 08, 2012, 01:14 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 03, 2012, 11:36 AM
I can't believe I have never given Dr. Dog a chance before now. Why didn't someone set me straight?! In the four days since the lineup drop, I've grabbed all their albums, and man, all these songs are awesome. I can only imagine how great they're going to be live.
Good lord, I think this might be one of my most anticipated sets of the weekend!
I love Dr. Dog. I missed their set at Bonnaroo last year, so I was really pleased to see them in the Forecastle lineup.
no need to sweat it. they weren't at bonnaroo last year, so you didn't really miss anything. or perhaps you meant deer tick? i missed them too. and i heard they did a late night 'deervana' set in which they covered nirvana songs. missed that one too. damn. hope they're good live.
You're right, they weren't at Bonnaroo last year, the year I missed them was 2010. I also missed Deer Tick last year. This year, for the first time in three years I am not going to Bonnaroo, so I won't have to feel guilty about missing bands. :-\
Quote from: Fully on Mar 16, 2012, 11:38 AM
Quote from: rats on Mar 16, 2012, 11:26 AM
Quote from: Devil Ledbetter on Mar 08, 2012, 01:14 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 03, 2012, 11:36 AM
I can't believe I have never given Dr. Dog a chance before now. Why didn't someone set me straight?! In the four days since the lineup drop, I've grabbed all their albums, and man, all these songs are awesome. I can only imagine how great they're going to be live.
Good lord, I think this might be one of my most anticipated sets of the weekend!
I love Dr. Dog. I missed their set at Bonnaroo last year, so I was really pleased to see them in the Forecastle lineup.
no need to sweat it. they weren't at bonnaroo last year, so you didn't really miss anything. or perhaps you meant deer tick? i missed them too. and i heard they did a late night 'deervana' set in which they covered nirvana songs. missed that one too. damn. hope they're good live.
I think I have a recording of their Deervana set. Let me know if anyone wants it. They were really great to watch that night.
you have a recording of the deervana set from roo? yes, please!
Quote from: robb on Mar 17, 2012, 12:22 AM
Quote from: Fully on Mar 16, 2012, 11:38 AM
Quote from: rats on Mar 16, 2012, 11:26 AM
Quote from: Devil Ledbetter on Mar 08, 2012, 01:14 PM
Quote from: oistheone on Mar 03, 2012, 11:36 AM
I can't believe I have never given Dr. Dog a chance before now. Why didn't someone set me straight?! In the four days since the lineup drop, I've grabbed all their albums, and man, all these songs are awesome. I can only imagine how great they're going to be live.
Good lord, I think this might be one of my most anticipated sets of the weekend!
I love Dr. Dog. I missed their set at Bonnaroo last year, so I was really pleased to see them in the Forecastle lineup.
no need to sweat it. they weren't at bonnaroo last year, so you didn't really miss anything. or perhaps you meant deer tick? i missed them too. and i heard they did a late night 'deervana' set in which they covered nirvana songs. missed that one too. damn. hope they're good live.
I think I have a recording of their Deervana set. Let me know if anyone wants it. They were really great to watch that night.
you have a recording of the deervana set from roo? yes, please!
I hate to say it, but I was wrong. It isn't from bonnaroo; it's from a show at the brooklyn bowl. I'm uploading now. I'll pm you once it's finished - providing you still want it.
I actually already have that one. My buddy and I stumbled upon that show by accident after the Black Angels show and it would've been cool to relive it. Thanks for the effort though.
An 8 track music sampler from Beats Antique in exchange for you email address. (http://www.beatsantique.com/music/beats-antique-mp3-sampler/)
Jeff the Brotherhood rock so hard it is hilarious. Can't wait to see them. Hopin' they get a smaller stage set, the crowd needs to be tight and sweaty for full effect.
I forgot how much I like The Ravenna Colt. And Johnny's videos are always well done.
He's hinted to me we'll see him join MMJ, too.
The Ravenna Colt, "If Josie Wails Can Fail" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EyHaCpwYGY#ws)
http://player.vimeo.com/video/16321889?color=3d3d3d (http://player.vimeo.com/video/16321889?color=3d3d3d)
Quote from: johnnYYac on Apr 24, 2012, 09:41 AM
I forgot how much I like The Ravenna Colt. And Johnny's videos are always well done.
He's hinted to me we'll see him join MMJ, too.
The Ravenna Colt, "If Josie Wails Can Fail" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EyHaCpwYGY#ws)
http://player.vimeo.com/video/16321889?color=3d3d3d (http://player.vimeo.com/video/16321889?color=3d3d3d)
for that single reason, forecastle is worth the cost! I dig TRC, too.
Johnny Quaid *sigh*