The good folks at Daytrotter left the safe confines of the Midwest to bring Barnstormer 5 to the East Coast. melophobe caught the first stop in Kittery, Maine, and despite power problems and the venue shutting down before White Rabbits could play, we had a fantastic time. Check out our other coverage of the night: Doug Paisley; Guards; and We Are Augustines.
We’ve been following Deer Tick around the country pretty much since we first heard of John McCauley’s musical project (Portland, Austin, Boston--heck, we even saw them on a boat). This was probably the tamest we’ve seen them (no set list fires, like the night before), but that doesn’t mean the show wasn’t a full-blown, rockin’ party. The band treated us to sing-along favorites like “Ashamed,” as well as a handful of covers, including “Maybellene” (sung by bassist Christopher Dale Ryan!) and “Bastards of Young.” Yea, we’ll pretty much follow these guys anywhere, and from the looks of the rest of the singing, arm-pumping crowd, we’re not alone.
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Two songs go in, one comes out. Pick a side.
Also, I have yet to pay this venue a visit, is it good spot? good people, good vibe, good atmosphere?
... man, i hope i win some tickets…
by Jaz Bonnin-Aldatz on Thu May 17, 2012 at 12.27 am from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
Looking forward to the show. Would love to win some tix for my pals.
by MC Breath on Wed May 16, 2012 at 07.40 pm from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
I’m dying to see him no better place than FETE!!
by Telly on Tue May 15, 2012 at 02.57 pm from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!
Sound does matter. Viva Le Fete!
by Auquanetta on Tue May 15, 2012 at 01.13 pm from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!
YES! i MUST go to this show! i was just strollin down the street the other day and saw the poster! SO stoked they’ll be in town.
by Jaz on Mon May 14, 2012 at 05.30 pm from the entry: It's all good, see Fishbone for free at Fête
Fete Forever!!
by Tabitha on Mon May 14, 2012 at 05.08 pm from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!
Congratulations and thank you to Fete for bringing talent to Providence! We needed this venue and vibe. Bless.
oh and I’d love to win tickets; its my boyfriends bday:D
by Ellen on Mon May 14, 2012 at 07.23 am from the entry: we'll see you (and Talib Kweli) at Fête!
