I know I’m shocking you with my quickness with a review being posted next day when i have other reviews in queue, but when an event is playing consecutive nights in one city, it serves the people and the artist if I give a review ’skip the line’ privileges.
This post is also a special feature because the content is written by none other then our Bahamian Wordlush aka Jonathan Cunningham, music editor of Seattle Weekly. We were enjoying the evening together so we figured, why not cross post? He is more of an authority on this genre of music so I wanted to give my readers the special treat of his expertise.
Without further adieu, I give you Collie Buddz!
“Seattle audiences are starved for good reggae music. I’ve noticed this trend on numerous occasions since moving here from South Florida several months ago. There’s not nearly enough reggae coming through town on a consistent basis, and crowds are hungry for quality artists to play in this market. Last night, Bermudian reggae star Collie Buddz played Nectar and eager fans come out ready to soak up some of his island culture and reggae grooves.
I first met Collie (real name Colin Harper) a few years ago when I did a feature spread on him for FADER and he’s really a good dude. Despite his gimmicky appearance on the surface (yes, he is yet another white dude singing reggae) the truth is, Collie’s a real talented singer and producer. He’ll probably always be plagued by people thinking he’s a “fakin’ Jamaican” but the twang in which he talks is real and the subject matter he sings about is genuine. Now the patois in which he sings is exaggerated a bit, but that’s mainly because no matter what part of the Caribbean island chain you’re from, the dominant sound for reggae music is Jamaican patois and Collie’s just following suit.
For awhile, he used to just play shows with a DJ behind him, which was alright, but he’s much better with a live band as Seattle audiences got to see last night.
From the moment he took the stage with the New Kingston band playing behind him, that gave his sound a whole other element. With drum, bass, keys, and vocalists on the stage accompanying him, the music was much more rich than I last remember. The only problem was that Colin and his band have been on the road for 2 1/2 months and they were notably tired yesterday. They did their best to have fun and Collie was full of energy in spurts, but the show lacked that umph that audiences often require to fully be satisfied. Well, maybe I should speak for myself because plenty of people there looked like they were having a great time.
There’s definitely an element to his fan base that come out because he talks about marijuana in his music. That’s always going to draw out the hippie crowd who were there in full force last night. And Collie didn’t let them down at all. When he started singing his biggest ganja tune, “Come Around” the whole club was chanting “finally the herbs come around!” and you could feel the vibes in the place moving in a positive direction. Despite the fact that his voice was a little shot, he didn’t hold back on songs like “Herb Tree” or “Mamacita,” or one of my personal favorites, “Tomorrow’s Another Day” produced by Supa Dups of Black Chiney.
The best part of the show was during the encore when Collie played a kick-ass version of the anti-hater anthem, “Blind to You” and everybody had to get a little frustration off of their chests. It’s the type of song where you can think of those who hate on you and just sing, “I’m blind to you, haters, can’t touch me war instigators” with a smile on your face. It wasn’t the group’s best show, true, but I think with a good night’s rest, and 21+ crowd (last night was all ages) he’ll be able to come back much stronger this evening for the second part of his two night stand at Nectar.”
Collie Buddz is going to be rolling through Seattle for TWO days! For some of you the words Collie Buddz might look like a type of blunt, but that is because you aren’t aware of the grandeur that is this international Reggae Star! This is such a major event Nectar Lounge is opening it’s doors to the kiddies! April 28th is an all ages show Bar W/ID, April 29th is 21+.
The reason why Nectar is opening it’s doors for a two night special of Reggae Dancehall fun is not only for the raw talent of this stunning Bermudan, but also in anticipation of both nights being sell out shows. If you look at some of Collie’s recent shows, He has no problem filling arenas of people; I plan on showing up EARLY so I can be SURE to get in.
Then your next natural question could be, “Why is this dude packing joints out?” Musically based, Collie Buddz has a creatively alluring approach to Reggae. To the naked ear, Reggae can have similar overtures in much of the music; repetitive beats, Guitars, Keyboards, Horns and some token vocals. Collie takes these basic elements and turns them up to the level of being ultimately sexy and indubitably explosive. I joked before about getting Collie Buddz confused with a blunt, but his music is a natural aphrodisiac and relaxation agent so perhaps my playful banter was appropriate.
I’ve talked Collie up a bit, but I have a feeling I’m not the only one who’s heard of this guy. Has anyone ever heard of (NAME DROP WARNING) Busta Rhymes, Beyoncé, or Lil’ Flip? Those are just a few of my close, personal friends who have mixed and matched with Collie Buddz. Don’t let the name drop scare you from being at this A-list event, just come early to make sure that you can get in! I’ll see you there and I’ll even bring you the fresh review so we can see if this dude is all the splendor and glory that he is supposed to be. Until then, check out some of his Vids! Holler!
Band Members
Kathy Foster – Bass, Vocals
Hutch Harris – Guitar, Vocals
Westin Glass – Drums
Seeing The Thermals live was an unexpected treat. I Looked into The Thermals, and they have some pretty heavy underlying messages. “We write songs about Christian fascism — come rock out at our show!” Huh? Hutch claims in an interviewthat The Thermals are not trying to convert the masses to their way of thinking; they are just trying to create fun indie-rock/punk-rock music that has interesting lyrics. If you ask me, anyone who is going to have thousands chanting against a supposed dictatorship would have a measure of satisfaction in getting people – consciously or not – to buy into their way of thinking. I’m making it sound really weighty, but The Thermals music comes in such a light package that I doubt that their fans would even be aware of the heavier nature of their lyrics if it weren’t explicitly stated.
The actual SHOW – which is why you are probably reading this article – was amazing. In matters of stage presence, execution, and general likability, The Thermals have got it all! 8.5 is the new 10; The Thermals really bring everything to the table at a live show.
I’m going to start with stage presence because that was what really blew me away right out of the gate. Kathy is amazing. First of all, she has got the coolest rock-out afro I have ever seen. That thing was moving and shaking so much I couldn’t tear my eyes away from her. The way she jumped around when she was rocking out reminded me of what it felt like to be in high school listening to punk-rock and rocking out in my room as hard as I could. She is full of youthful vigor. It’s rare to see someone get that into their music physically and be able to play with such poignant accuracy. When Kathy and Hutch rocked-out together, it was the coolest thing to watch; it was flirty indie-rocking fun.
In execution what stood out to me was the clarity in Hutch Harris’s voice. Obviously giving credit where credit is due to the beloved Neumos Sound Man, Hutch’s voice came through with resounding passion. Going back to the message behind their music, when you really believe in what you are singing, it shines through; passion is a force to be reckoned with, and The Thermals have passion in spades.
This passionate pull translates to all audiences no matter what kind of music you are into. I don’t care if you are into gangster rap and nothing else; if you saw The Thermals live, your heart would melt. I can’t think of any reason why a person would go to their show and be disappointed or be left wanting more. The only reason I don’t just throw my hands up and give them a “To See Rating” of 10 is I realistically wouldn’t fly out of state to see them; that quantifies my ultimate rating. If you have a chance to see them live DON’T miss it!
Until then, please enjoy the Videos from their April 2009 Show at Neumos
Being proactive with the beat of the city, I will be running previews for some choice events. Along those lines, there have been many that have wanted to know what’s on my radar as far as shows I’m going to and what’s hot. I am also going to be featuring an “On My Radar” post on a weekly basis. Please keep in mind, just because I run a preview or announce what’s on my radar doesn’t guarantee that I am going be at any certain event. The easiest way for you to be locked in with what I am actually doing is to follow me on Twitter.
What’s up for tonight? Project Lionheart looks like it’s going to be a local dose of hip-hop through the lips of a visionary. Caleb is one who looks at music as an access to life. “Art as activism, music for change” is stated as being the underlying message behind their music. With all the different music infusions of electronics and raw instruments, it looks like it is going to be pretty fresh.
Project Lionheart is all about the community. There is plenty of hip-hop out there that isn’t about anything. I’m not knocking it, but it is nice to change it up every once in a while and celebrate the music that is celebrates life, people, and the community from which it was born.
Musically, they sound really interesting. I like the mix of singing and words. The song The Way We Live has an intriguing beat that sounds really fun to dance too. I think this will be a good show because it sounds really good recorded, and usually music of this ilk sounds 10 times better live when the beats can blast through your body and make you dance in ways you didn’t know you were capable of.
This show looks like sexy fun. They are playing a few spots coming up, but whatever you have planned for tonight cancel it, and go see Project Lionheart at Nectar Lounge! Nectar has the best sound system for a venue their size in the city. If you are going to experience Project Lionheart, you might as well go first class.
Check out their introduction video, and a few links below to their music.
Band Members
Terry Radjaw – The man with the beard
Psmoov – Producer, Vocals
Buffalo Madonna – Vocals, Floor dancing
Darwin – DJ Extraordinaire
Mad Rad gives it to us again! Although Mad Rad is still locked out from Neumos, Chop Suey, and The Showbox, they have created new keys to the city’s gates, and will not be stopped. A recent exhibition of Mad Rad’s funky freshness was at The Columbia City Theater.
For the sake of honest journalism, I have to admit that this show could have been perceived as being a little off kilter, but the elements that were off weren’t controllable by the band. Specifically, the sound was out of whack. The other notable issue was that their showtime was pushed to 12:45am, an hour later then they were scheduled; a lot of their fans had to leave before they went on. Most bands can perform well under perfect circumstances, but the fact that Mad Rad killed it in the face of circumstances that were less then ideal changed my view of them from being a fun band to a top- notch act.
Mad Rad took the smaller audience as an opportunity and turned the show into an A-List exclusive. Buffalo Madonna was at his best; one thing that you can count on from him is that you never know what to expect. Buffalo addressed the audience saying something to the effect of, “this is your show! Live in the moment, if you want to set this place on fire, do it!” What he was expressing was that even though the crowed was a bit sparse, this could very well be the best show Mad Rad could ever put on–the crowd could have the best night of their lives if they wanted to. Mad Rad gave every member of the audience 150% of themselves that night.
Mad Rad has a very special thing going on. These boys have such a local celebrity because they are very unique. Their lyrics have shock value and they have multi-dimensional appeal. The three dominant personalities of Crazy Man Buffalo, Big Pappa Radjaw, and The Defiler Psmoov, creates a dynamic that is irresistible and all but unstoppable. I can talk about them all I want, but Mad Rad is a show that you need to see for yourself . After seeing them three times since the beginning of the year, Mad Rad has the official SSG signet endorsement of permanent recommendation.
Please enjoy clips from their Columbia City Theater performance.
Apr 22 2009 9:00P The Bit Saloon Ballard, Washington
May 1 2009 9:00P The Jet Mill Creek, Washington
May 2 2009 9:00P The Mix Georgetown, Washington
May 8 2009 10:00P Nectar w/ Staxx Bros. (CD Release) Fremont, WA
May 9 2009 9:00P Wild Buffalo w/Staxx Bros Bellingham, Washington
May 24 2009 12:00P Sasquatch Music Festival – Yeti Stage George, WA
Jun 19 2009 9:00P The Ronin Los Angeles, California
Band Memebers
Jay Battle – Producer, MC
Leach – MC
Gran Rapids is an act you have to see to believe. Where do I even start? How they start off is in animal suits, I’m not kidding. Jay Battle is in a Green dinosaur outfit, and hommie Leach rolls out in a gorilla outfit. ??? I don’t even know, but I give it to those guys for taking the visual aspect of the show to a whole new level.
Once the monkey suits come off and the street clothes go on they are still a novelty to behold. Leach has a LOT of energy and he expends it fully dancing about on stage and interacting with the crowed. I think that Leach must have taken gymnastics when he was younger because he all but did a back flip while he was rapping. Aside from the high-energy moves, they also showed their dance musicality. The beats and the raps were a good compliment to each other and created the space for the audience to get into the groove and flow of the music as well.
On the subject of the beats, Gran Rapids have a really cool thing going on. Jay Battle leaves his mark by subtly changing time signatures giving his beats a certain je ne sais quoi. Also, playing around with different synthetic instruments, sampling from classic movies, and incorporating ambient sounds fill up their music in a very unique way.
Gran Rapids is a unique act. You can tell that these artists are in it for the love of music, and the fun that they create on stage spatters out into the audience and everyone has a good time. Be sure to catch Gran Rapids for yourself as soon as you the opportunity. Until then please enjoy the clips from their Columbia City Theater exhibition.
Upcoming shows
May 8 2009 8:00P High Dive W/ They Live Seattle
Jun 4 2009 9:00P High Dive W/ The Let Go Seattle, Washington
Jun 24 2009 8:00P The Bit Saloon W/ DJ Swervewon Seattle, Washington
Band Members
Psmoov – Producer, composer, singer, rapper
Rick Rude – MC
I’ve been curious about Fresh Espresso for some time. Psmoov is out for stardom and is tearing up headlines all over the city. With this local celebrity, it raises expectations and curiosity around this act. My questions when I went to see this act were: What does Psmoov bring to the table as Fresh Espresso? What’s Rick Rude’s contribution? Is this going to be better the Mad Rad?
First of all, comparing Fresh Espresso to Mad Rad simply isn’t a good idea. Of course it would be natural to do that because they have the same composer and producer, but their music styles are not of the same ilk. Mad Rad is its own monster; if you are a Mad Rad lover, directly comparing them to any other act will more then likely leave you disappointed with the contender.
Fresh Espresso is a creation all of its own. The music style appeals to the jazzy sexy side of rap. Psmoov is at his compositional best as Fresh Espresso. This is one of those rare occasions where I strongly recommend buying the album that is being promoted. In the Seattle Indie scene, it’s rare to find recorded material that does the live show justice. No discredit to Fresh Espresso’s live show, but Psmoov is such an incredible producer that there are many nuances that make Fresh Espresso’s sound unique that are missed if the sound system you’re hearing it through isn’t on point. There are many other reasons to see Fresh Espresso live, but if you like what you see live, it would behoove you to pick up Glamour when it comes out.
Psmoov and Rick Rude bring the energy to the stage full force. There were times when Psmoov was dancing on stage that if there was a female standing in front of him she would have been left defiled. Psmoov’s tomfoolery is a necessary additive; seeing him cut loose gives you a different perspective on his work thus giving an impetus to come out and be a part of it. Rick Rude brings his manly sophistication to the table, but to be (Rick)honest, it’s difficult to focus on him when he is standing next to Psmoov. No dis, Rick Rude is a strong addition and the perfect MC to be the second shot in the Fresh Espresso crew.
Please enjoy clips from their Columbia City performance.
Upcoming Shows
Apr 22 2009 8:00P Fresh Espresso @ THE BIT SALOON with MAD RAD, DARWIN, DJ SWERVEWON and DJ 100PROOF Seattle, WA
May 8 2009 8:00P FRESH ESPRESSO @ THE HIGH DIVE with THEY LIVE and DJ SWERVEWON Seattle, Washington
Kimberly Morrison as The Dutchess
Jesse Lortz as The Duke
The Dutchess & The Duke are authentic Folk music. When you get into a relationship with The Dutchess & The Duke, it’s the kind of relationship that is based on something real. Your love for them has nothing to do with the fickle appeal of the glitz and glam like racy pop music, but you actually fall for who they are and what they are talking about.
In the songs that I captured you really get that they are a bare bones act. How they do their music is very simple. Inside of their simplicity, they appeal to the heart and soul through their honest expression. Using music to speak from one person to another is the underlying intent of folk music. Mastering any style of music to the point of being a canonical reference is a grandiose feat. So, paradoxical as it may be, I would say that The Dutchess & The Duke are simplistically grandiose.
That being said, their live show doesn’t deviate much from the recorded material. If that serves as a good thing or a bad thing is entirely subjective. Some people come to live shows because they want more then what is available to them at home, but some want live shows to match the artist’s album so they can sing along at the top of their lungs. If your preference is the latter then this show would have been a perfect 10. Another good thing about their live show being consistent with their recorded material is that what you see is what you get. If your first exposure to The Dutchess & The Duke was at a live show and you fall in love with them, you would not be disappointed if you were to purchase an album.
If you like The Dutchess & The Duke you can count on a good time because their show is an unflinching manifestation of who they are.
Please enjoy the footage from their April 4th Show at Neumos.
Upcoming Shows
Apr 25 2009 8:00P NEUMOS W/ BLACK LIPS SEATTLE
May 11 2009 8:00P BIMBO’S W/ VASELINES!!! S.F.
May 13 2009 8:00P DOUG FIR W/ VASELINES!!!! PORTLAND
May 25 2009 8:00P SASQUATCH at the GORGE George Washington
Band Members
R.Barrett: guitar and sitar and singin
Colin English: drums
Garrett Kelly: bass
Adam McCollom: keyboards
Alice Sandahl:Vocals, percussion and more
The Pica Beats give us a personal and thought provoking show that stems not only from the performance, but also from the lyrical content of their music. When I first started listening to The Pica Beats, it made me feel sad that I was single. Candid lyrics such as “[F]ight their fights and take a punch and call it quits. I was a bright sunburst. My heart is broke” bring up a swell of emotions and can be interpreted in many ways. For me, it reminded me of what it feels like after I’ve tried with love, failed, and am left to pick up the peaces. Being at a live show was the interchange of such emotions.
The space that they created was very organic. With such emotional subject matter, it’s transparent if what you’re getting is heartfelt or if it’s an act. R. Barrett left no doubt that his music came from reality seen through his eyes delivered through his lips. His stylized vocals were unique and compelling. The marriage of R. Barrett’s voice and Alice Sandahi’s are a perfect union. The way they sing together is sweet, honest, and captivating. It was very easy to fall into the world they created.
The supporting music was a perfect complement to the compelling vocals. Naturally with the name The Pica Beats you would be expecting a rhythmic show. There were elements of rhythm present in all of the instruments including R. Barrett playing his guitar percussively. Their style of rhythm lends itself well with their alt folk nature; their beats weren’t overtly focal to the point that they were overpowering, but they were an underlying consistent presence.
This is a band where the whole package is greater then the sum of its parts. Between the curiously alluring drums, the playfully flirtatious keys married with the bass, and the directional lead of the guitar, I couldn’t tell you which element was the stand-out. Even with all these moving parts, the sound melded together as a cohesive unit. With such structure, It seems to be the vision of one that invites the interchange and execution many. That space of interchange extended to the audience. The Pica Beats shared themselves fully with an audience that got them, and the audience was able to freely express themselves inside the world of The Pica Beats.
Please enjoy footage of the currently unreleased song Kill Devil Hills performed at their April 4th 2009 Show. Be sure to look for them at Sasquatch 2009.
Upcoming Shows
May 25 2009 1:00P Sasquatch w/Erykah Badu Washington
Jun 13 2009 8:00P Benefit-Noise For The Needy- Chop Suey w/Black Whales, Pt. Juncture WA Seattle, Washington
Nicolas – keys, beats, comp
Charles – guitar, keys
Alessandra – sexy words, vox
Bryce – bass player extraordinaire
Kevin – drums
I’ve seen The Kindness Kind five times in the past couple of months and I can attest that you can count on a good show. At the foundation of their appeal is their full sound. TKK fills up their sound with strength of the standard instruments and then accentuates them with the dreamy nuances of keys and vox. They master having their sound be about as full as it could be without crossing the line of it sounding discombobulated, cluttered, and busy. It’s just full enough to get down into it, but it’s not too full.
They have a great musical sound but this is a vocal centric band; so what’s up with Alessandra? I’m pretty much in love with her right now. She’s got this power that is perfectly tempered. Her voice can have the same aesthetic as a piano played staccato; you can almost see the hand bouncing from key to key playing her. She can also have this deep passionate moments that stem from the reality in her lyrics. Looking at the song The Lusk Letter, there is a dynamic that is set between boy girl that is common, but in each situation is perceptively unique. Alessandra puts an honesty in her delivery that invites you to put yourself into her scenario and let it wash over you as if it were your own. When she sings the lyrics “I won’t be caught up in your mind’s eye” she has this fiery desperation that starts from her eyes and spreads throughout her whole body. Passionately honest, Alessandra has feminine charm too. When she wants to be subtle and sexy, she is a vamped minx.
Visually is the only place where it’s a little bit of a mixed bag for me. The stage presence of the band in general is average, where I’m left wanting more is with Alessandra. She moves about a little on stage, shimmy’s her shoulders, and has a little bit of a the rock-out thing going on with her head. Her stage presence isn’t horrible, but in comparison to her vocal presence it seems timid and confined. It looks as if she possesses talent but would rather not perform live because she is actually very shy. That hypothesis, if true, would be understandable but it makes it difficult to get as fully into the music when it seems a bit unnatural. I did mention earlier the fire in her Alessandra’s eyes; that is there, but when it comes out in an honest moment of expression you need to be close enough to see it. Putting stipulations on an experience diminishes it slightly because it makes it circumstantial. On the flip side, having to be close to the band creates the impetuous to get to there early because it is a very personal experience that I would recommend being a part of.
Speaking of future shows, you might be wondering, “Why aren’t there any scheduled?” Seattle’s Sweethearts are on a bit of a break between drummers, but the are up to things. I asked Nicolas for the inside scoop and here’s what he had to say:
When are you going to be booking shows again? “We do have a couple not-100%-confirmed shows coming up on the horizon, but I think we may be killed by somebody if we mention them yet. But to really answer your question, it’ll be a few months.”
Have you been writing new music/are you going to be changing your live set? “We’ve [recently lost our drummer, and have] been using the downtime from shows during this drummer quest to work on both completely new things, and things that have been floating around for a bit begging for attention. I’d say that so far we have 7 or 8 new songs in various states of completion.”
Why did you lose your drummer? “He decided he wanted to leave for a number of personal reasons. It was unexpected for sure, but we understand his reasons and appreciated that he played out the last shows we had booked. It was totally amicable, and we’re all still good friends.”
Has loosing your drummer stunted the growth of your band in any way i.e. writing music and the obvious, playing shows? “I wouldn’t say it has stunted our growth so much as forced us to grow in new ways… it’s actually been nice because we’ve been taking extra time to really conceptualize and think about a new approach to the songs and how they might fit together. That being said, we’re looking forward to bringing a new drummer onboard and getting back on the stage!”
So we will be getting more of Seattle’s beloved band very soon. All and all, I would say that seeing The Kindness Kind live is like having a glass of champaign; it’s class, a little girly, it tickles on the way down, and it makes you feel giddy.
Please enjoy The Lusk Letter and Houndstooth performed live at High Dive April 3, 2009.
Band Members
Mike Stroud – Guitar, Keys
Evan Mast – Synthesizer, Bass, Producer
Ratatat is a band that does not need me to sing their praises; they will sell out any size venue you give them. Back in July 2008 they were set to play at one of Seattle’s smaller venues Chop Suey. That show sold out nearly immediately so they moved it to Neumos only to have that show sell out too! Testing their Seattle waters, they came back in September 2008 to an even bigger venue the Neumos, The Showbox at The Market. That show SOLD OUT quicker then the show in July. Coming back to Seattle, the only thing to do would be to move their show to a bigger venue! How about the Showbox SODO… SOLD OUT!!! Are you noticing a common trend here? Ratatat is ‘da bomb‘ and something about their quality has them sell out any venue in Seattle — bar none. What is all the hype about?
Ratatat is unique in that they are dancy and poppy, yet somehow they’ve avoided being pretentious. Another anomaly is that they produce electronic infused dance music with similar aesthetics as techno yet their sound is about the farthest thing from it. It’s as if Ratatat has found a way to take all the good stuff out of music that elitists would not admit to craving and put it into an acceptable package. What a Mecca for the up and coming hipster kids who are too cool to go to Lady Gaga but still have all the innate desires to get their mindless dance on.
If you are smart enough to buy tickets WELL in advance, Ratatat holds up their end of the bargain and provides a highly stimulating show on multiple levels. For one, those dudes are cool to look at! Mike will usually have on some retro looking outfit; complimented by his long hair, he looks like he could be strait out of the 70’s. The way that he rocks and drops it like it’s hot you know he’s got soul. Evan looks like the strong silent type, but you can tell that he loves what he does too and puts a little wiggle in his rump.
Another basic expectation that Ratatat exceeds is the live music presence. Granted, besides some of the guitar riffs Ratatat’s style of music seems pretty basic to recreate live, I think that they bring something extra to their live set that you can’t get on their recorded material. There are subtle nuances such as slowing down the music more then usual during dramatic parts and setting up the bass kicks to pulse through your body that you can’t get even if Ratatat is blasting the speakers out of your car.
Another added element to their live show is their use of video. I’m always up for a good VJ, (Video Jockey you filthy minded fools) but these dudes take it to a different level. The music videos that they produce are rather wacky in nature. The song Mirando has war themed scenes complete with inverted explosions time to thumping dancing beats. This mix creates conflict betweem fun and harsh reality, but somehow it works. Ratatat has music videos such as these playing on a backdrop amongst other videos they create specifically for their live show.
So you have all sorts of visual stimulus, audio stimulus, and a safe place for the elitists to let their dance come out. What more could you ask for?
I could have asked for more when it came to capturing the set. If I had it my way I would have been able to record the entire set and feature Wildcat and Mirando for you, but alas, I was only able to record the first three songs; venue policy. So you will take what I give you and you will like it! I am also including the music video Mirando so you can get more of a well rounded sense of what they bring to the live show. Enjoy!
Upcoming Shows (captured 04/10/2009. To stay current on if your show is SOLD OUT or not, please see the RATATAT Myspace Page.)
Apr 10 2009 8:00P the ritz tampa, Florida
Apr 11 2009 8:00P house of blues lake buena vista, Florida
Apr 12 2009 8:00P revolution ft. lauderdale, Florida
Apr 14 2009 8:00P orange peel asheville, North Carolina
Apr 15 2009 8:00P national (venue changed from toad’s place) richmond, Virginia
Apr 16 2009 8:00P 9:30 club (SOLD OUT) washington d.c.
Apr 18 2009 8:00P davis center green @ UVM burlington, Vermont
Apr 19 2009 8:00P harvard cambridge, Massachusetts
Apr 20 2009 8:00P house of blues (SOLD OUT) boston, Massachusetts
Apr 21 2009 8:00P terminal 5 (SOLD OUT) new york, New York
Apr 22 2009 8:00P Terminal 5 new york, New York
May 2 2009 8:00P Groovin the Moo townsville
May 3 2009 8:00P great northern byron bay
May 4 2009 8:00P hi-fi brisbane
May 6 2009 8:00P coolangatta hotel gold coast
May 7 2009 8:00P waves wgong
May 8 2009 8:00P manning bar sydney
May 9 2009 8:00P groovin the moo maitland
May 10 2009 8:00P anu bar canberra
May 13 2009 8:00P transmission room auckland
May 14 2009 8:00P bar bodega wellington
May 15 2009 8:00P the corner melbourne
May 16 2009 8:00P groovin the moo bendigo
May 17 2009 8:00P amplifier perth
May 20 2009 8:00P mao live house beijing
May 21 2009 8:00P zhi jiang dream factory shanghai
May 23 2009 8:00P grappas cellar hong kong
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