The Bad Plus @ the Bistro, 1/8/09

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The tattoos on drummer David King’s arms were a direct giveaway – the Bad Plus wasn’t your run-of-the-mill jazz trio.  The group brought their distinct formula of classical music with tinges of rock and pop influences to satisfy an eager crowd at Jazz at the Bistro.  The group played two sets, mostly filled with original pieces, which varied from slow and methodical to straight-out spastic. (more…)

This entry was written by Jonathan Fritz, posted on January 11, 2010 at 9:48 pm, filed under Live and tagged Jazz at the Bistro, The Bad Plus. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

“Midnight Psalms” – Lanterns

San Diego’s LANTERNS. deliver with an explosive track from their recently released Apocalypse Youth EP.  Driving, noisy guitars backed by pounding drums more than fill out each verse and chorus.  Culminating in a toned-down, sing-songy finale, the hooks in  ”Midnight Psalms” will surely take your mind off tonight’s below zero wind chill.

LANTERNS. – Midnight Psalms

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This entry was written by Jonathan Fritz, posted on January 8, 2010 at 3:34 pm, filed under New Music and tagged Apocalypse Youth EP, LANTERNS., Midngiht Psalms. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Weekend Show Forecast: 1/7

Friday, Jan. 8

Boulder Acoustic Society

Where: Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center
When: 8 PM

If Boulder Acoustic Society had a commercial on local television, its tagline would be this: “Appalachian folk with a Talking Heads attitude.” That’s the cheesy 2-bit version of BAS, a description they might just take well to. As the perceptive reader has already guessed, this Boulder-based four piece are partial to acoustic instruments: accordion, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and what have you. The sounds they make will be familiar to the initiated St. Louisan, as echoes of the Big Muddy world abound. Subtract the love for the Mighty Mississip’, add a slightly deranged attitude, move it down the street a few blocks to the Lemp, and there you have it: a show to be reckoned with.
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This entry was written by Matthew Ström, posted on January 7, 2010 at 7:51 pm, filed under Upcoming and tagged Bad Plus, Boulder Acoustic Society, Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center, The Bistro. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Electric Six @ The Firebird, 12/30/09

Photo by Ryan Dornfeld. More on Flickr

Merging and weaving genres of punk, pop, new wave, disco, funk and metal, Electric Six invigorates eager dancers everywhere.  Kill (Oct. 2009) is the newest release from the Detroit based sextet, and their new material strongly resonated in the Firebird while the band destroyed their set in St. Louis.   (more…)

This entry was written by Ryan Dornfeld, posted on January 5, 2010 at 11:12 am, filed under Live and tagged Electric Six, The Firebird. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.

Light: On the South Side

Another year, another Christmas, another shitty gift from your uncle (who knew strip clubs sold gift certificates?).  Time to upgrade and get something nice for yourself to keep your mind off the cold weather outside.  My suggestion – take a trip to the South Side of Chicago circa 1976 with Light: On the South Side, the new photography book and music compilation of the from the collectors at the Numero Group label.   (more…)

This entry was written by Nathan Moore, posted on January 4, 2010 at 11:00 am, filed under New Music and tagged Light: On the South Side, Numero Group. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink.