of Montreal @ Granada

May 29, 2010 by HashBrowns

Dallas has not rocked this hard since Red Animal War, from Denton, in 2002; I finally had the same feeling as when I watched them absolutely dismantle The Gypsy Tea Room (RIP). The feeling that I am addressing is the possessive tribal energy that comes when you witness something that kicks ass and everyone around agrees that it does indeed, kick ass. Finally, after a recent string of concerts which featured a below average band or fanbase, I was able to revel in a band that enjoyed the hell out of playing and a crowd beaming with adoration. of Montreal had come a long way from their lo fi pop beginnings. Read on after the jump.

Dr. Dog & Deer Tick @ Warehouse Live

May 27, 2010 by Eggs

I go to too many damn shows – to the point where my excitement level seems to taper off for each random one I attend. Now and again, though, a line-up of bands will come to town that make me feel as if I’m about to go to my first show again. Before even entering the venue, butterflies build a tiny little flutter in my belly, and I start to get quite giddy. It hasn’t happened many times this year, but the times it has have generally lead to an all around party. The most recent occasion of my 12 year old nervousness and excitement was when one of my current favorites, Dr. Dog, and their road-tested group of openers, Deer Tick, made their way to the jam-packed Studio at Warehouse Live. I made it just in time for the start of Deer Tick’s set, and was glued to the stage for the next three-and-a-half hours. Read all about the show and browse a bunch of my shots after the jump.

Mason Jennings acoustic @ the Granada

May 27, 2010 by HashBrowns

The easiest way to describe Mason Jennings style is to say he and his guitar are one. Yeah. One. Like Yoda and the force. His style was amplified in his acoustic set at the Granada in Dallas. Jennings doesn’t have the most beautiful voice, but it’s powerful. And when it’s paired in it’s odd canter to his guitar in an equally odd canter.. all I can say is it’s delicious. Read on after the jump.

Frightened Rabbit | “Nothing Like You” on Jimmy Fallon

May 26, 2010 by Eggs

If you’ve been following the site regularly for the past year, you’ve realized that we can’t get enough of the young Scottish lads known as Frightened Rabbit. I finally had the chance to see the quintet perform at SXSW this year (twice, actually), and they blew me away more than I ever thought they could. Unfortunately, due to that damn volcano, they had to cancel their Houston gig, but I am certainly satisfied with the time I’ve spent with them this year. Last night, Frightened Rabbit made their network television debut on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to perform the rocker “Nothing Like You” from their latest album, The Winter Of Mixed Drinks. Check it out…

They certainly nailed this performance, even inspiring Roots drummer and musical mastermind ?uestlove to give props to the band via twitter. I hope they make good on their semi-promise to reschedule their Houston gig later this year, as I am already jonesing for another performance.