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I never knew such an amazing performance was able to be beat! After seeing DeVotchKa for the first time I was kind of depressed, because I truly convinced myself that no show would ever compare…. but to my astonishment, the incredible Denver natives really out did themselves.
I was front and center, able to see their beautiful dancers’ every move, nearly feeling the air from Hagerman’s accordion on my face. Lead vocalist Nick Urata was all debonair in a dapper dark coat, sided by Jeanie Schroder’s blue-lit tuba. The whole time I was smiling. Anyone who saw me probably thought I had taken a mind-altering pill, but when you see DeVotchKa, there is no need for such sense enhancers.
DeVotchKa -The Fillmore
I got the set list and I’ll be happy to post a pic of it. Great night, GREAT NIGHT.
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Riding my bike around the boring town where I live, I had my iPizzle on the shuffle songs setting. All of a sudden this heart-squeezing violin caused the emotional ends of my face to warm. All of a sudden I felt like I was a little french girl in a quiet little town, toodling along the cobblestone roadways… smelling the crisp air… and then people start popping out of windows singing BON JOUR! bon jour! BON jour bon jour bon JOUR!!!!… just kidding… cheap Beauty and the Beast reference.. forgive me. But no really…. back to my bike story, DeVotchKa (who the song on my iPod was written and performed by) really places their listeners into another transcendental, poignant world. And let me tell you… I haven’t EVER seen a performance like theirs.
Seeing DeVotchKa (which means woman in Russian) at San Francisco’s notoriously awesome venue, The Fillmore, proved itself incomparable. I nearly peed myself. On stage, they had Russian dancer on tapestries, later throwing flowers to the crowd, the whole shabang. And it wasn’t as if they were making up for auditory shittiness by distracting the audience with an easy spectacle. The performance a first prepubescent orgasm, or sky diving, or eating cheese (I don’t know what your into…) But really… the combination of all things on the stage that fine April’s eve was Utopian. The beautiful dancing Russians, the carnations– the music– was ineffable. Lucky for me…. and maybe some of you… I get to experience them AGAIN… tomorrow night at the Fillmore again. I am trying not to anticipate, because I don’t really think anything can compare to my first.
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My friend sent me an album to which I had not previously listened. It was Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s American X: Baby 81 Sessions. The 2007 EP from the now-based Los Angeles indie rock band did not receive much attention when released. American X: Baby 81 Sessions was at first only released at indie record shops in the U.S.
One of the songs that stuck out for me was “Last Chance for Love”. For an overall dark sounding album, this song is quite nice and has the neo-psychedelia mood that is often present in Black Rebel Motorcycle Club’s music.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - American X Baby 81 Sessions
For those interested in buying the American X album you can purchase it here.
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Rilo Kiley, a four member indie rock band that started in 1998, is partly made up of some former child stars, namely Jenny Lewis of the 1989 chick-flick Troop Beverly HIlls, and Blake Sennett of Nickelodeon’s Salute Your Shorts. They must have some weird connection with summer camps. The two met through Fred Savage of The Wonder Years and started the band shortly after. Talk about a child star menagerie….
Rilo Kiley Band
How the name Rilo Kiley was chosen is still not completely known. Guitarist Sennet has stated it came to him in a dream while in other interviews claimed it was from a scottish sports Almanac. Either way they are an excellent band with five great albums. I’ll be sure to review a few when the time allows.
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I’m going to see Yeasayer in concert this Saturday here in San Francisco at Bimbos. After seeing Minus the Bear live last night, I’m really really excited for Friday. I’ve been reading online that Yeasayer in concert is a great experience.
Since I’ve been super busy I have yet to write about the group, but to sum it up their style, I would say it is a blend of indie rock and world music. Yeasayer is said to put on a killer concert. They’re from my hometown of Brooklyn, New York. I was actually just back in Brooklyn where a good number of my relatives and grandparents still live.
Bay Ridge, where my grandparents reside, has changed greatly. I can’t hear that enough from my grandparents who have been there since the 1920s. Sidetracking, but quite humorous, my grandparents said not long ago a brownstone down the block went on the market through the owner. The open house was set for the upcoming weekend. That weekend over 100 Chinese people were outside interested in the real estate.
The police were actually called as neighbors thought a riot or protest was taking place. The neighborhood has become heavily populated with Chinese immigrants. My grandparents say they are really friendly and have cash to pay for the houses selling in the $900,000s.
Back on track, I’ll be sure to review the Yeasayer concert and delve more deeply into why they are one of my top bands right now.
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