In all honesty, I was completely charmed by Tom Brosseau. Live. Like most singer-songwriters who rely on sharp lyrics and subtle vocal inflections, Brosseau is best enjoyed in person: just his voice and a guitar.
Brosseau is an expert storyteller, his songs both poignant and humorous. Equally captivating were tales of the Great Flood of North Dakota and dreams of David Grohl bound in chains. Unlike Sam Amidon, who simply confused me with his music/standup routine, Brosseau’s dry sense of humor enhanced his performance. The highlight of his set was “Big Time,” a lovely new song off his latest album, Posthumous Success. Without the overbearing production of the recorded version, Brosseau’s honest, nearly delicate voice cut through the room as he pled “I’m ready for the big time.” I’m not sure if this is true; however, I do know that his performance won me over.
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Shock and awe! Couldn’t agree more, Siri. Usually, I could care less about openers, but Miranda fulfilled the true meaning behind a “warm-up” with her velvety tones. I came to see the xx. Two words: STEL LAR! As for the Friendly Fires, it took no more than 10 seconds of their dance tunes to get into the party! Impressive group combo with flow like Multnomah Falls.
by kitty on Thu Dec 3, 2009 at 02.16 pm from the entry: Friendly Fires + The xx + Holly Miranda - Doug Fir (Portland, OR; Nov. 25, 2009)
glad to hear it Ian, I didn’t want to be the better man over here.
by colin on Thu Dec 3, 2009 at 01.04 pm from the entry: Pearl Jam on Austin City Limits (Full Performance vid)
be still my indie heart, be still.
by Ian on Thu Dec 3, 2009 at 01.00 pm from the entry: Fact: New Arcade Fire this spring!!!
oh, we’re still alive!
by Ian on Thu Dec 3, 2009 at 12.57 pm from the entry: Pearl Jam on Austin City Limits (Full Performance vid)
with this and tor’s mashup, perhaps 2009 is the year that sufjan finds his true calling: hip-hop producer.
by josh on Thu Dec 3, 2009 at 11.54 am from the entry: Chiddy Bang's "The Swelly Express" Mixtape (download)
Looking forward to checking this out, even thoug its a bit away from my own chill out downbeat highway.
Thanks
by Ganga chill out downbeat denmark on Thu Dec 3, 2009 at 07.31 am from the entry: Double shot of Radiohead: Mixtapes and an attempted lashing
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW Mos Def and the Black Keys kiled this and the cd is AMAZING plus this Gutair solo is sick Damon Dash proved that he don’t need Jay anymore
by greg on Wed Dec 2, 2009 at 08.35 pm from the entry: Mos Def and The Black Keys make a song together (mp3)
