WEQX Fest!!!

WEQX Fest is going to be at Spac on July 30th! I have already purchased my ticket, they were on sale for $10.27 on June 9th and 10th, but now lawn seats are only 20$. TV on the Radio is playing! I am so excited, they are on my list of shows I must see before I graduate college. So one down, nine to go! They are also playing with Shiny Toy Guns, Matisyahu, 311, and a few others. Buy your tickets, it going to be a kickass show!

Totally Sick.

This video is so cool! It is a drum solo to the Super Marios Brothers theme song. I wish I could play the drums like this guy!

PB&J

...and I don't mean a child's lunch.

Peter Bjorn and John are sweeping the nation ever since their song "Young Folks" appeared on Grey' Anatomy. Their recently released album Writers Block has become one of my new favorites. Not only is "Young Folks" a terrific song, the rest of the album is fantastic too. Their music is pretty chill, its a mix of alternative and folk, two of my favorite things. "Young Folks" features Vanessa Burgsman a talented young singer sure to be top the charts in due time. Some of my other favorites off of the album are "Object of my Affection," "Paris 2004," and "Amsterdam." This CD has been in my car for about a week now, it is great for driving. The songs on this album are also incredibly catchy and unique. I suggest this album to anyone. Pick it up and check it out!

10 Bands I need to See Perform

Although there are many shows I plan on attending before I graduate from college, this is a list of 10 artists I hope to see live before I do.

10. The Sugi Tap- just because I was never able to see Eve6 when they were together

9. Muse- even if it is just for "Knights of Cydonia" that song would be incredible live

8. The Killers- I'm sure they would put on a pretty good show

7. The Shins- I'm curious as to what they would do live, they are pretty weird

6. Damien Rice- his voice is so powerful and pure, I'd kill to see him live

5. The Flaming Lips- they are even weirder then The Shins, I'd love to hear all of their weird synthesizer effects live

4. TV on the Radio- their energy is astounding through the CD, I can't even fathom how intense a show would be

3. Beck- again, Beck is a strange character himself, he performed with puppets on David Letterman, I'd be curious to see what he does live

2. The Decemberists- one of my all time favorite indie folk bands, some of their songs are very theatrical, would make a good show

1. SUFJAN STEVENS!!!- this is a show I MUST see before I die, I've heard that he puts on fantastic shows, and I could only imagine, considering he is the God of music himself.

Zappa is a Genius

Here is a video of Frank Zappa covering Led Zeppelins"Stairway to Heaven" at Music Hall in Cleveland. Its long video, but at least wait for it all to load and then fast forward to 5:40. It's probably one of the most insane things I have ever seen or heard as far as music goes. Frank Zappa transcribed the entire guitar solo into a horn ensemble unison. It's incredible.