keeprighton2 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Caught them last night, first gig in UK I think, in a small venue in Hoxton Square in London. Like most of the 200-300 people crammed in there couldn't believe how accomplished they were. Just a shortish set ahead of their upcoming tour but truly memorable. Amazing vocal harmonies, very much the signature of the show, very CSN and Y, Beach Boys, Simon and Garfunkel, very retro sounding with a touch of the alt-folk/country bands like Band Of Horses and MMJ's Jim James thrown in. Classic American music in short. Was with a cynical Fall fan who I dragged along and even he was gobsmacked. 'Mykonos' and 'Blue Ridge Mountains' were particularly stunning, extraordinary vocal harmonies. Great to see they're spending some time in UK over the summer (unlike Wilco!) - will be catching them again at sold-out ULU show in a couple of weeks. Bring it on! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
you ever seen a ghost? Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 thinking i'm going to see them on 7/7 in D.C. i've been a fan since January. they are incredible really. -justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeattleC Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 They are opening for Wilco in Spokane, and playing here in Seattle at a street festival the month before, so I'll look forward to seeing them at least once at the Wilco show, and maybe before that. Just picked up the new album yesterday. It's very good and worth checking out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I haven't heard a note these folks have played but have heard very good things about them. I'm keeping my ear to the ground on them.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keeprighton2 Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 I haven't heard a note these folks have played but have heard very good things about them. I'm keeping my ear to the ground on them.... They have an EP out too called 'Sun Giant' which was was actually recorded AFTER the album but was released before it a few weeks ago. Every bit as good as the album (the songs are more recent) - I think you can hear a couple of them 'Mykonos' and 'English House' on their my space. Their gig this week at London University is a sellout. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Was with a cynical Fall fan Are there any other types of Fall fan? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keeprighton2 Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 Are there any other types of Fall fan? Ho ho. Just enlightening our American friends who may not be used to encountering Fall fans! Actually they're a weird bunch - saw the Fall recently in Oxford and met several of the contrary buggers - if they're not listening to The Fall it's usually something like difficult jazz or obscure classical. Obviously. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Only listen to Captain Beegheart albums issued in odd number years and played backwards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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