It hadn’t been a quiet afternoon at Yard Dog Gallery: The Smith Westerns had sufficiently warmed the crowd and The Rural Alberta Advantage had gotten people moving with a short, tight set. Yet, Japandroids were a shot of adrenaline directly into the veins of the Schubas’s 14th Annual SXSW Roundup. Then again, Japandroids would likely energize a riot, if playing nearby. After a quick mic and sound check, Brian King and David Prowse blasted into take-no-prisoners tour of their 2009 LP, Post Nothing. In other words, thirty breakneck minutes of hooky, fuzzy garage rock. I didn’t know whether to dance, shout along with the choruses or just look on in wonder at the seemingly never-ending supply of energy being burned on stage. Armed with a couple of cameras, I chose the latter. But nearly everyone else in the crowd had picked one of the first two. Damn, it was fun.
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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!
sweeeeeet pics josh!
@steve: thanks! just wait until i post the pix where i blast people with flash. those are pretty fun too.
Congratulations Japandroids for Juno nomination! FYI urMusic is giving away tix to the show, plus airfare (to Newfoundland!) for 2 and more. Get more info at http://www.facebook.com/urmusic.
Keep the music live!
urMusic Shan