It was a cool night with the Dead Trees at El Corazon, accompanied by a good sound and good people.
I’d never heard of the band before, so I was expecting a different sound: let’s just say I was happy with what they offered. They had a nice, up-beat folk sound and a great stage presence. I really like seeing bands multi-task with different instruments. Their bass player had a maraca at one point, the guitar player went back and forth to his keyboard, and the drummer was singing back-up throughout parts of the show. I certainly wouldn’t mind seeing them again when the time comes. I think you’d like it too, if you’re into that kind of stuff.
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Thanks Jerry! Glad you made it over here and are enjoying the site. Had you seen Friendly Fires before or were that first time like some of the rest of us?
by Colin on Mon Dec 7, 2009 at 05.34 am from the entry: Friendly Fires + The xx + Holly Miranda - Doug Fir (Portland, OR; Nov. 25, 2009)
Fantastic review and show Colin. Agree with the other posters that the bands all complemented one another. I was originally going to the show for the Friendly Fires, but picked up on The xx a couple weeks prior to the concert and was definitely looking forward to them. They did not let me down. BTW, thanks for the note with the link to the site. Enjoying all the concert reviews.
by Jerry on Sun Dec 6, 2009 at 11.12 pm from the entry: Friendly Fires + The xx + Holly Miranda - Doug Fir (Portland, OR; Nov. 25, 2009)
money mark: do you like them better than other groups like Outkast, Clipse, UGK, EPMD, (insert other classic group here)? If so, what is it that makes them the best?
by colin on Sun Dec 6, 2009 at 06.46 pm from the entry: Chiddy Bang's "The Swelly Express" Mixtape (download)
this is the best hiphop group ive ever heard.
by money mark on Sun Dec 6, 2009 at 05.51 pm from the entry: Chiddy Bang's "The Swelly Express" Mixtape (download)
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This is a little cheeky number. Thx for sharing yo!
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by lisaxlloyd on Sun Dec 6, 2009 at 03.06 pm from the entry: Ginuwine's "Pony" Deconstructed Through Dubstep (Remix)
Agree. Great album. And a very nicely written review!
by Daniel on Sat Dec 5, 2009 at 08.23 pm from the entry: Memory Tapes - "Seek Magic" - Buy It
This record is so good. Everybody go buy it.
by colin on Sat Dec 5, 2009 at 07.07 pm from the entry: Memory Tapes - "Seek Magic" - Buy It
Lucky you finally discovered the Dead Trees. They are my new favorite band.