Oh...just hangin out in Europe
So I've been in Ireland the last three weeks. I have done an awful job updating this thing, but oh well, I've been busy and not much interweb access. So I saw 4 shows while here. I leave Monday morning, so I figured I'd write in here now.
The first show I caught was O Death, a band from NY, and a local Dublin group called Goodtime John. We went to this show b/c we met some Irish girls and they told us it was a must show to go to. You know me, I'm always down for a show and to check out different venues. So Sunday night rolled around and we headed off to Whelan's for the show. Go there, had a few drinks then O Death came on. I hadn't heard them before, but they were really good and once thier full length comes out I will definitely be picking it up. They are folk/kasmer influenced and just were a lot of fun. Goodtime John was up next and they were really good to. Kinda mellowish folk/indie stuff, but I dug them.
The next show I caught was Monday and was No Age, Mika Miko, and Cap Pas Cap at the Boom Boom Room. Cap Pas Cap played first, they are from Dublin and were really good. They fit the bill of No Age and Mika Miko perfectly. Sounds like that screamy, static rock that is coming out of LA right now. Mika Miko was up next and were fantabulous. That and the lead singer is cute and fun to watch jump around. No Age was the highlight for me though. I saw them open for Matt & Kim at Noisepop and was just blown away. They were great. Their newer stuff isn't so full of feedback and noise, but is still really good. I can't wait to get home and find all their records waiting for me.
Tues. night I went out to a place called Crawdaddy's and caught Amy Millan and One Day International. One Day International was local and really really good. Kinda along the lines of Coldplay-esque brit pop, but with a chello and piano player backing. I really dug their stuff and am interested to grab their lp when it comes out, as they are still recording it at the moment. Amy Millan was really good. I like her voice over folk music. Plus how can you not like an attractive lady who sings about heartbreak and whiskey.
Then finally last night I got to catch Tokyo Police Club at the Hub. I was bummed when I was leaving b/c they were finally coming out west and I wasn't gonna be able to catch them. Then I got over here and realized that they had a show while I was here and I was stoked. The club was really cool, not the best sound, but small and a rad vibe. The opening band, who I didn't catch the name of, didn't thoroughly hold my attention, but weren't bad at the same time. Tokyo Police Club absolutely killed it though. They were fantastic and played pretty much their whole catalogue. Needless to say it was a great show and I'm really glad I got to catch them, and see their first show in Ireland.
Well I'm off Monday morning to Brussels, then to Copenhagen, Berlin and finally to Prague...maybe I'll update somewhere in there.
The first show I caught was O Death, a band from NY, and a local Dublin group called Goodtime John. We went to this show b/c we met some Irish girls and they told us it was a must show to go to. You know me, I'm always down for a show and to check out different venues. So Sunday night rolled around and we headed off to Whelan's for the show. Go there, had a few drinks then O Death came on. I hadn't heard them before, but they were really good and once thier full length comes out I will definitely be picking it up. They are folk/kasmer influenced and just were a lot of fun. Goodtime John was up next and they were really good to. Kinda mellowish folk/indie stuff, but I dug them.
The next show I caught was Monday and was No Age, Mika Miko, and Cap Pas Cap at the Boom Boom Room. Cap Pas Cap played first, they are from Dublin and were really good. They fit the bill of No Age and Mika Miko perfectly. Sounds like that screamy, static rock that is coming out of LA right now. Mika Miko was up next and were fantabulous. That and the lead singer is cute and fun to watch jump around. No Age was the highlight for me though. I saw them open for Matt & Kim at Noisepop and was just blown away. They were great. Their newer stuff isn't so full of feedback and noise, but is still really good. I can't wait to get home and find all their records waiting for me.
Tues. night I went out to a place called Crawdaddy's and caught Amy Millan and One Day International. One Day International was local and really really good. Kinda along the lines of Coldplay-esque brit pop, but with a chello and piano player backing. I really dug their stuff and am interested to grab their lp when it comes out, as they are still recording it at the moment. Amy Millan was really good. I like her voice over folk music. Plus how can you not like an attractive lady who sings about heartbreak and whiskey.
Then finally last night I got to catch Tokyo Police Club at the Hub. I was bummed when I was leaving b/c they were finally coming out west and I wasn't gonna be able to catch them. Then I got over here and realized that they had a show while I was here and I was stoked. The club was really cool, not the best sound, but small and a rad vibe. The opening band, who I didn't catch the name of, didn't thoroughly hold my attention, but weren't bad at the same time. Tokyo Police Club absolutely killed it though. They were fantastic and played pretty much their whole catalogue. Needless to say it was a great show and I'm really glad I got to catch them, and see their first show in Ireland.
Well I'm off Monday morning to Brussels, then to Copenhagen, Berlin and finally to Prague...maybe I'll update somewhere in there.
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