But anyways, Ali told me about the show maybe... 2 weeks before. If that. So I was already psyched. How could you not be? Akron/Family!!!! Probably one of the most different amazing 'rock' bands out today. I hadn't been that into them before, just a couple amazing songs i heard here and there, but boy was I missing out. If you haven't heard of em, here's a good example of what they're like:
Since this video, one of the members has left the group, but the epic-ness doesn't go down that much! The show they put on is unbelievable. The show was at Holocene, some small hole in the wall venue in downtown Portland. But I've always preferred small venues. So personal. The band comes on and just rock the fuck out for a little under an hour and a half. The show is a sort of movement back and forth from borderline mosh rock music, to stand in one spot and swaying mellowness. It's incredibly engaging and fun to be immersed in.
My favorite moment would have to be during the beginning of one song, forgive me I don't know what one, they requested the entire audience make animal / weird noises. It was bizarre and unorganized until a small beat comes in. We all find the beat and they build a beautiful song off it. I love a show that engages the audience like that.
They also played 2 new songs, which we were the first to hear! They said they made em on Monday, and the concert was on Saturday. Craziness. I wonder how much they jam?
But before Akron, there was a more amazing band. Atleast in my mind. They are called AU. http://www.myspace.com/peaofthesea This band is exactly the kind of music I'm into right now. Lots of progression, lots of unconventional musical scales and all that good stuff, and lots of NOISE! There's something about a band that can make pure shit sound so good. I got a video of the first song on the set... although the audio is totally blown out. I'll show you anyways, it's still a totally interesting visual:
I'd only heard of these guys when Ali told me about the show. They are one of my top played bands as of right now, and I just ordered 2 of their records on vinyl, so watch out for a review of that soon!
The opening band was Wow & Flutter, a Portland local band. Unfortunately I didn't get to hear anything but the end of their last song because I was outside waiting in line. It was good, nothing to epic in my book though. Scope em if you want! http://www.myspace.com/wowandfluttertheband
All in all, not only was it an amazing show, amazing music, and amazing people... but it was FREE! and we got to talk to AU for a little outside after the show, and they are so mellow. Funny when you look at their music and then them....
Highlight of the night:
So all in all;
- Check out Akron/Family
- Check out AU
(Email me and I can send you any of their albums. Well almost any...)
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