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The Weeks @ The Ryman Auditorium

February 12, 2014 By Amanda Walz Leave a Comment

A few weeks back I went to the Ryman in Nashville to see Jake Bugg, upcoming singer-songwriter from England, along with The Skins and The Weeks. I expected a great show from Bugg, but I hadn’t taken the time to listen to The Weeks prior to the show.

As soon as they hit the stage they had the audience in the palm of their hands. Their energy was strong and for a few seconds I forgot that they were the opening act. They sang the fan favorites such as “Buttons” and “Slave to the South,” but they also played songs from their old EP and previous album.

Lead singer, Cyle Barnes, has a unique tone to his voice, and when he performs you can sense he is comfortable in his art. The interaction between the band members also adds to the performance; they dance around, feed off each other’s solos, and simply have a good time.

The crowd was on their feet throughout the entire set and they were easily one of the best bands I’ve seen perform live. At the end of the night they got their gear together and filed out of the Ryman’s side door into the alley with back packs and guitar cases. No entourage, no quick escape- simply taking in the night and enjoying the company of friends and new listeners.

At the beginning of February they wrapped up their tour with Jake Bugg and embarked on a solo tour through select US cities. Click here for dates.

The Weeks standing in the Ryman's side alley

The Weeks standing in the Ryman’s side alley

Filed Under: Reviews, Show Tagged With: review, ryman, the weeks

David Bazan’s Strange Negotiations and Live in Akron

June 17, 2011 By Jessica Astronaut Leave a Comment

Meet David Bazan, an indie rock musician from Seattle. He was the force behind the now defunct Pedro the Lion. The front man of Headphones. Currently he performs under his namesake.

Under Pedro the Lion, Bazan marketed his remarkable sense of assonance. His songs were based on theology. He spent the better part of a decade battling his religion and inner personal issues. His loss of faith and questioning of his world turned into a drinking problem. In an attempt to rid the demons and see angels, he went solo.

Three records in under David Bazan and each one is better than the previous one. Bazan recently finished up a slew of Living Room Shows. Which were exactly as they sound. He played in strangers living rooms across the country. The shows capped out at fifty people and he played with his guitar and nothing else. In between songs he opened the floor up to the audience for q&a’s. He answered honestly and played requests.

More recently, Bazan has released his newest solo album, Strange Negotiations. It’s a powerful record about humanity and battling self-delusion. It weighs heavy on what it means to be human and more than that, what does it mean to be apart of the human culture? It deals with love for life and the disgust for the world our lives exist in. Bazan battles the age old question of how to fight the battle while still being a part of the battle. He succeeds with his biting tongue, his keen sense of lyrical structure, and catchy choruses. It might be his best record yet.

On Sunday, Bazan and his backing band made their way to Akron’s Musica. It was one of the few times I’ve witnessed him live with other people playing and it was incredible. His energy was high as usual. His set list was impeccable. Surprisingly, he stayed true to his q&a technique. The questions were more broad and a lot funnier than they usually are. But again, he answered honestly.

Bazan is an extraordinary and rare musician. He’s humble, he’s funny, and he’s got a voice that sends chills throughout my body. His music evokes deep thought and dancing. Is there anything better than a poignant, gut-wrenching musician? Nope. This is as good as it gets.

So, stop reading and start listening.

Filed Under: Album, Articles, Show Tagged With: barsuk records, David Bazan

The Lonely Forest – LIVE

May 13, 2011 By Valida Leave a Comment

The Lonely Forest

The Lonely ForestThe Lonely Forest are about to head out on tour in support of their “big brother” Chris Walla and the rest of Death Cab for Cutie. I had the chance to check out their set and talk with the guys on their last tour through Minneapolis in April and wanted to share my thoughts and overall recommendation of the band with the fine readers of Driven Far Off. Also be sure to check out the full tour dates and ticket links for their roadshow with Death Cab and their album Arrows (read review | buy).

The Lonely Forest kicked off their April 2011 show Minneapolis somewhat quietly with “Turn off This Song and Go Outside.” No, the music was not lacking in decibels; rather, the four-piece simply did not waste a second to chat the crowd up, opting instead to let the music speak for itself. Folding into “(I Am) The Love Addict” with manic dancing and over-sized expressions on singer Jon Van Deusen’s face, the band set an above-average energy level for the set and never turned it down.

Van Deusen never missed a note as he wailed away. Braydn Krueger translated the full drumbeats from the album Arrows into a ravaging show – rivaling Animal from the Muppets on “Tunnels” – but also found time to sweetly provide high vocal harmonies. Bassist Eric Sturgeon briefly scaled the drum-set to swing from the ceiling, and guitarist Tony Ruland (somewhat painfully, it turns out) collapsed into the drum kit to end the set.

Rise to Prominence

The band’s energy level could easily fill a longer set and a bigger stage, but for now, the foursome say they’re comfortable with their slow rise after playing together for five years. While they joke about being “the tortoise” in the race towards prominence, the guys say they plan to continue doing what they know best. The plan? Make decisions focused on longevity and steadfastly avoid compromising gimmicks.

Not surprisingly, they’re down to earth and thankful for their success thus far. It’s a great feeling to be the first (and still only) band on Trans, Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie’s label, the boys say. “It’s like a science experiment… but definitely one with lots of good ingredients,” remarks Sturgeon.

And while Walla patiently waits for the right second signing to come along, The Lonely Forest are enjoying the spoils of being an only child on Trans. Though they may be guinea pigs, the guys feel that they’re in good hands, noting that Chris is not only easy to work with, but also “like a long-lost big brother who has shown up in your life and is awesome and takes you to the arcade.”

Music and Messages

That nature crops up repeatedly is not because of any agenda, says Ruland. Rather, he attributes the many references to nature to nurture: the boys grew up in Anacortes, Washington, with the Pacific in their backyards and evergreen forests in their front. Impressive natural environments are simply ever-present in their lives and therefore perhaps more present in their songs than in those of other contemporary rock bands, he adds.

The ability to produce songs about more than just heartbreak makes the band seem quite mature, and so it can be quite surprising to find out that lead singer Jon is just 23 years old. With all the energy and talent they’ve got, we can only hope* that the road ahead of the band stretches far into the distance and that The Lonely Forest may keep on singing in time together for a long time.

* (beyond buying an album or hitting up a show to support these guys, of course).

Filed Under: Articles, News, Reviews, Show Tagged With: Death Cab For Cutie, the lonely forest

Tim Kasher Show Review

October 2, 2010 By Jessica Astronaut Leave a Comment

Tim Kasher of Cursive/the Good Life fame is embarking on his solo tour. The solo tour is in support of his upcoming solo debut The Game of Monogamy.

I wasn’t exactly sure what the show would entail as the record isn’t entirely long. Would we get Cursive, the Good Life or covers? Kasher played essentially all of his solo songs and despite the record not being released yet, that didn’t stop the crowd from screaming along.

The show included a few surprising Good Life song. Such as “O’rourke’s, 2:10 A.M”, which launched the crowd into insanity. As well as a twice failed attempt at Cursive’s Driftwood. After the first two attempts, Kasher grabbed his Jameson, chugged, grabbed the microphone, and talked himself through the lyrics. He drank more Jameson and told the crowd how he didn’t pay attention during practice because this song was so old. On the third attempt, however, he managed to get it right.

The new material is typical Kasher-style. It’s sad, contemplative, at times loud, and always emotionally driven. The songs were received well and played even better.

Even if Kasher was a terrible musician, at the very least, he’s hilarious. His infamous random drunken tangents are worth attending the shows. This time around, he went on a five minute rant about his fantasy relationship with Dido.

The crowd was thin compared to a Cursive show, but that’s not to say that the place wasn’t packed. The solo songs are solid and while I loved every second of it, I’m still anticipating the next Cursive or Good Life records. That’s where my heart lies and hopefully Tim’s too.

Tim Kasher @ the Grog Shop – Cleveland, Ohio – September 29, 2010

Filed Under: Reviews, Show Tagged With: Cursive, saddle-creek, The-Good-Life, Tim Kasher

Jenny & Johnny @ The Beachland Ballroom

September 18, 2010 By Jessica Astronaut 2 Comments

Jenny and Johnny is composed of Jenny Lewis and Jonathan Rice. Lewis of Rilo Kiley fame is name enough to sell out venues before the bands debut record ever dropped.

Lewis is a goddamn pro. She’s commanding with her dull red hair and bright red dress. She smiled like a child and waved as if she had no idea she was so adored. She’s used to being a front woman, but for the night, it was obvious she was sharing the reigns with Rice. Rice looked dirty with bands obstructing his view and a goofy smile plastered on his face. The two of them sounded magical when they harmonized, their voices blended just right. They shared glances and lovesick smiles. They made jokes and shared brief moments of intimacy. Rice is a better musician with Lewis by his side.

They performed the majority of their record and while the material isn’t as good as previous work by Lewis, it stands out on its own as something entirely different. The crowd went insane when the two of them launched into Lewis’ solo material. While most of the songs were off of Acid Tongue, a mediocre record, Rice enhanced them.

They also played “Melt Your Heart” from Rabbit Fur Coat, which was an odd choice considering how slow and quiet the song is. The crowd was almost overpowering with their chatter. But that’s not to say, the two didn’t nail it.

Lewis debut a new song, “One of the Guys,” the song was better than their entire record. It was straight up country and it put Lewis in both her element and back as the lead. These songs aren’t groundbreaking, but Lewis is endearing and enchanting.

The show ended with a cover of “Love Hurts” just like every other show and it felt right and they did not appear bored. In fact, they owned it.

Jenny & Johnny will probably never become what Rilo Kiley was, but who cares? These two are having fun now and that’s what really matters.

Filed Under: Articles, News, Reviews, Show Tagged With: Jenny and Johnny, Jenny Lewis

Murder by Death Live in Cleveland

May 15, 2010 By Jessica Astronaut Leave a Comment

When I go to shows, I like to keep myself in the dark about the openers. I suppose I do this in hopes of being utterly surprised. Usually it’s the bad kind of surprise and I find myself, bored and disappointed. For this show, however, both openers nailed it. The first band, Linfinity, was overly loud, strangely energetic, and a treat to watch.

The second, Ha Ha Tonka, was one of the most fun bands I’ve ever seen live. Their name is silly, but their music and presence is out of this world. The first few songs were a bit slow and not my style, but out of nowhere they transformed into a killer jam band. Their last song was an overcrowded party featuring members of the previous band and Murder By Death. Even better? Both bands sound wonderful recorded.

Murder By Death took the stage at 11:00 p.m. to a crowded, hot, dark venue of eager kids. Before they fully took the stage the crowd was wild, throwing their PBR’s in the air and swaying like Adam Turla was already serenading them. The second he did open his mouth, the crowd cheered and the party began.

The first few songs were classic old school Murder by Death and no one enjoyed it as much as the band themselves. They were at home playing their old time favorites. Early in the set Turla announced, “We’re going to play some new songs for a bit.” It’s always exciting to see bands play their new songs live. Though they only played a couple.The crowd knew the words as if these songs were ten years old. They drank, they sang, they smiled. It was a party.

And then started the slew of whiskey songs. “All of our songs are about doomsday or whiskey.” This elicited lots of “fuck yeahs!!!!!” And rightly so.

For the encore, the band slipped off the stage, drank and waited as the crowd screamed louder and louder for their return. When they finally emerged from the dark hallway near the stage, Turla said, “We’re going to play a song from the new record. The one that seems to be getting good responses.” He started the chord and hesitated, but launched right into my favorite off of the new record, “Piece by Piece”.

Murder by Death’s music is dark and serious, yet, seeing them live is a dance party. The band’s music is powerful, captivating, and a blast even when the message is anything except this.

Show took place Sunday May 9th @ the Grog Shop – Cleveland, Ohio

Filed Under: Show Tagged With: ha ha tonka, lifinity, Murder By Death, Vagrant

Jarrod Gorbel @ the Beachland Tavern – Cleveland

April 27, 2010 By Jessica Astronaut Leave a Comment

To catch an artist at the start of their tour always feels lucky. Like maybe you’re going to experience a more refreshed version of the performance and in most cases, this is probably an accurate assumption. But in regards to Jarrod Gorbel, I don’t think it really mattered.

The venue was filled with young, pretty, well dressed girls and a handful of perfectly groomed boys, all of which appeared to be in love with Jarrod Gorbel. Both as a musician and as the man himself.

For as simple as his music is, just a man and his guitar, it would be easy and almost expected to have a lackluster live show. But his lack of restraint and natural hilarity grants these lovesick suicide (his words, not mine) songs a lighthearted almost joyous presentation.

The setlist contained only a few Honorary Title songs. Mostly he performed unheard new songs, “I’m going to play some new songs and I know that’s not what you want and you wont be able to sing along unless you’re one of those weird people that mumbles your way through songs like “blahhhh blahhh.” He finishes this sentiment off with a strange face, a squeal and than launches into the strongest of the new songs, “Devil’s Made a New Friend”.

Gorbel might be better suited as a comedian because almost every word that came out of his mouth sounded like a well rehearsed joke. He even did an impromptu depression medication commercial. He thanked the openers, talked about how one of them loves big wet hairy and mainly kisses. “What the fuck else is there to say? I love you or not. Do you love me? No, no, I’m not talking to myself. Uh, I’m not even here to see you, fuckin’ a, I need to start to drink earlier”¦when you’re playing. AHHH, this is my meth voice!”

A girl in the crowd casually and quietly said, “My balls shrunk, I just can’t do it.” He laughed and shrieked, “I know, RIGHT? You have performance issues, he likes big men”¦she’s writing, we’re all just sharing memories. Creating a vibe.” Like most things Gorbel says, he nailed it. No matter your interest in his music or opinion on this genre, his performances are part comedy and part hang out session infused with beautiful well crafted songs. It doesn’t get much better than this.

He’s both an artist to watch out for and someone who should not be denied. Buy his EP, check out a show, wear his soft cotton t-shirts as a loin cloth, whatever suits your fancy, but if you plan on passing Jarrod Gorbel by, you will eventually regret it. And I’ll say, “I told you so.”

Show took place on Friday, April 23, 2010 @ the Beachland Tavern in Cleveland, Ohio

Filed Under: Articles, Show Tagged With: Jarrod Gorbel, the-honorary-title

The Economy Sucks Tour-January 21, Slims in SF

January 24, 2010 By A. Renteria Leave a Comment

After contemplating of hoping on to Bart and heading to San Francisco to catch the Economy Sucks Tour, I decided that very morning that I’ll make a spontaneous trip on my own to catch Anti-Flag and Broadway Calls. Once out on the Bart I turned on my ipod to listen to Anti-Flag, only to be disappointed and sadly finding out that I didn’t have any of their songs on my mp3 player. However, I did have the Bouncing Souls album which they covered 3 songs of Anti-Flag songs. Finally arriving in beautiful, rainy San Francisco, I hoped on the bus headed towards Slim’s arriving about 2 hours before the show started. Standing with my red umbrella and trying to keep warm I witness a tour bus parking right in front of me. Turns out, Anti-Flag we’re running a few hours late and had just arrived in San Francisco. Right at 5:30 pm my friend from Berkeley arrived and we called Neltie, Anti-Flag’s tour manager, to let us in. Once settling onto a bench inside Slim’s, Anti-Flag and their crew started to set up their equipment and performed sound check. That was my first time seeing Anti-Flag live, and in a room of only a handful of people, it was great. They sound check to 3 songs and were off stage. As 7pm hit the clock, the rest of the folks outside Slim’s were let in and greeted with the opening act band Oregon called Broadway Calls. Broadway Calls have an amazing energy live and are a bit more on the poppy-punk sound. There were a few folks in the crowd who sang and fist pumped along,while the rest stood waiting for Aiden or Anti-Flag. While watching Broadway Calls perform, a overheard a young girl tell her friend “They are so generic sounding.” Although they may be, they got the crowd clapping and me tapping along to their songs. Later through out the show, I figured out the young girl was there for this band from Canada called Cancer Bats. Let me just say that Cancer Bats or Aiden aren’t my cup of tea and noticed that all the folks, mostly older, that were there for Anti-Flag stood in the back of the venue or near the bar. There at Slim’s I wondered if I was too old for the kind of music Cancer Bats and Aiden played, I’m only twenty. It was almost 1opm and Aiden were just a few songs into their set when I decided to leave and head back to San Jose. Although I missed Anti-Flag, I was still able to hear them perform 3 songs during their sound check without a huge crowd.

Filed Under: Reviews, Show Tagged With: Anti-Flag, Broadway-Calls, The Economy Sucks Tour

Angels & Airwaves in Nashville, TN show review

May 26, 2008 By Trace Cowen 8 Comments

The World is Watching
Angels & Airwaves broadcast peace and love from Nashville
by Trace William Cowen

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photo by Trace William Cowen

Mathematically, I had to do it. Angels & Airwaves, free show (the annual Journey’s Backyard BBQ), three-hour drive to Nashville, so-so shopping mall ““ it made too much sense to ignore. So, after a quick Waffle House breakfast (honestly, the atmosphere alone can fill your stomach) perfectly complimented with four cups of coffee, I turned my girlfriend’s Camry gently in the direction of Nashville”¦well, Franklin, Tennessee. Thankfully, I kept a mildly detailed mental journal of the day ahead and will do my absolute best to transcribe it here.

10:30ish ““ After settling comfortably into the knowledge that we are halfway there, I decide to enjoy my packed lunch of: a) one turkey taco (deli sliced turkey, shredded Mexican cheese, yellow mustard, wheat tortilla), b) two prunes, and c) the desire to enjoy the Rice Krispie slyly lurking in the bottom of the cooler; a desire not fully realized until about 12 hours later.

12:15ish ““ I whip through the parking lot of the Cool Springs Galleria (wreaking overall of a subtle attempt at appealing to wine “˜n’ cheese types, though I can’t really pinpoint why I feel this way) at a pace semi-terrifying to my girlfriend (“I’ll drive on the way home!”), park, and enter the mall. I savor a Vanilla Shredder from Smoothie King ““ a savoring that happens all too quickly, as I will endure a fleeting stomachache about 30 minutes later.

12:45ish to 4:40ish ““ Angels & Airwaves aren’t playing until 6pm, so about four or five hours are spent calmly alternating between the barbeque (hot sun) and the mall (too-cold AC) ““ a pastime adopted by nearly every attendee, particularly those here solely for Angels. Every time I reenter the barbeque, the number of people multiplies significantly. Eventually, I cave and buy a hot dog. I don’t usually eat red meat, so I enjoy accordingly ““ it reminds me of marching band, in a good way.

6:00ish to nearly 7:00 ““ The closer the clocks tick to 6pm, the more obvious it becomes how many people are here for this and nothing more. It’s free, so casuals and those generally “out of the loop” are to be expected ““ but the San Diego, California based Angels & Airwaves have filled the pavement with about 1,500 people who, individually, have very little in common. Skateboarders, fans of frontman Tom DeLonge’s former band Blink 182, fans of Angels, curious adults, cops, and the aforementioned casuals”¦a potpourri of mall America. It would be forgiven, even expected, if a band playing a free show in a parking lot (no doubt a decision fueled by the fact that DeLonge’s company, Macbeth, is a large sponsor of the Journey’s BBQ) decided to simply take it easy by regurgitating unpracticed renditions of the hits, interacting very little with the audience, and jogging defeatedly back to the bus for the drive to the next, more “important” show. Yet, platinum recording artists Angels & Airwaves possessed a characteristically triumphant tone with each song ““ to them, the Cool Springs Galleria was simply a sold out arena in disguise. Tom DeLonge tossed his guitar off to the side to appropriately fuel opener “Call to Arms” with just the right hint of grandiosity, honesty, and victory (a feeling carried over into every song)”¦reaching optimistically to the sky and articulating each word with an undeniable conviction. The band, completed by guitarist David Kennedy, bassist Matt Wachter, and drummer Atom Willard, have weathered quite the storm of mixed reaction from critics and fans (namely, the sad fact that many listeners feel they have the authority to try and halt DeLonge from evolving out of his lighter, pop-centric past with Blink), yet have finally projected themselves as truly untouched by it. DeLonge believes in his message, and he knows that others do as well ““ regardless of those left clinging to a buried, but not forgotten, past. Angels & Airwaves has finally achieved the atmosphere DeLonge spoke so confidently about surrounding the release of the band’s first album (2006’s We Don’t Need to Whisper, followed quickly by 2007’s I-Empire), a fact that is most certainly the ultimate revenge against those who continually question and mock the band’s ambitions. Tom DeLonge’s sense of humor is still firmly intact (he claimed one of his childhood dreams was to “play in the parking lot of a JC Penney,” and thanked the audience for helping him “reach his dreams,” even inviting them to help him purchase some Dockers later on), but he wisely refrained from even mentioning Blink 182 ““ a decision that will continue to allow him renewed relevance as the years go by. The people listening this time around have applied the message to their own lives, only further evidenced by the appearance of a homemade American flag replacing the 50 stars with the “˜AVA’ logo ““ a triumphant moment in a triumphant, 45-minute escape.

7:00ish to now ““ The drive home was easy; as I felt renewed and impassioned myself. The purpose of art is to create inspiration, and inspiration is the spark to everyone’s fire. Any artist that can start this fire in merely 45 minutes in the front of a JC Penney deserves the entire world in sold out arenas across the globe for an audience, sure; but sometimes you can reach the entire world from a parking lot in Tennessee.

Filed Under: Reviews, Show Tagged With: Angels & Airwaves, tom-delonge

Alkaline Trio in Santa Cruz at The Catalyst

May 2, 2008 By A. Renteria Leave a Comment

Dan from Alk3

Alkaline Trio and American Steel @ The Catalyst on April 6, 2008.

I had heard that Alkaline Trio was going to play at the The Catalyst in Santa Cruz and that it was going to be a big deal, because they hadn’t played in a while? I think that’s how it was. I didn’t know because I wasn’t a fan, although I do enjoy their music from their earlier releases. For a month I kept hearing ‘This person got tickets”, “Are you going to see Alkaline Trio?”, and “Oh no its sold out”. I’m sure it was exciting since the label they were first on and their first couple of CD’s came out on is near Santa Cruz, so that was cool. Finally the week of the show came, I had overdosed myself with their music and vinyl that I was over them, but my boss was like “If you want to go I can get you in”. The words “I can get you in” got me, so I was like “Sure”.

Finally, the day came. It was 6pm and we had to take the bus to get to downtown Santa Cruz. Upon arriving we (my friend and I) saw that in front of The Catalyst a line had formed already. At that moment I realized that this Alkaline Trio show was a big deal. I texted my boss that I was here at the Catalyst, he arrived a few minutes later and gave us our wristbands, but while we we’re waiting my friend and I had over heard that this show was sold out in a minute. We were like “wow, a minute, dang!”. Through the process of trying to get in the venue there were some issues, but finally my boss took us through the back way and we were in. All I have to say to him is, Thanks!

American Steel:

I have to admit, I am more of a fan of American Steel than Alkaline Trio. However, at the show not too many people knew or were familiar with them. I’m sure it had to do with that mainly everyone was there for Alkaline Trio, and that American Steel wasn’t announced on the show until almost the day of the show. They played songs off of their latest alubm “Destroy The Future” and their others, except for “Razorblades” which my friend and I wanted them to play so badly. American Steel are great on stage and I have to say they are the type of band that sounds even better live. If they are ever in your town or city I recommend you go check them out and get their cds!

Alkaline Trio:

As the three boys of Alkaline Trio stepped on stage the crowd grew larger, but yet it shrunk at the same time because everyone was trying to squeeze in to be in the front. I had went to go get next to my friend but when Alkaline Trio started playing we were quickly separated and didn’t see each other until the show ended. First, l have to say I’m sorry to all you dedicated fans of Alkaline Trio fans because I only recognized a few of their songs so I’m not able to name what songs they played. Alkaline Trio did play a couple songs off of their upcoming release “Agony and Irony“, the crowd seemed to like them and a few knew them already since they were up on their myspace a few days earlier. The crowd sang along to every song, grew wild as they played their old material and wanted more. And more is what they got after Alkaline Trio left the stage, they came back and played some more. It was a good show filled with sweat, sing along and most of all the coming together of Alkaline Trio fans into one venue. Nice!

 

Filed Under: Reviews, Show Tagged With: Alkaline Trio, American-Steel

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