Showing posts with label Grizzly Bear. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grizzly Bear. Show all posts

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Bears and bells

I've been trolling through old photos, and have decided to dump a few larger sets into my Flickr pool. Now you too can marvel at the off-centre and out-of-focus! The photos come from Barrymore's, and feature Grizzly Bear and The Dirty Projectors.

Grizzly Bear at Barrymore's
Grizzly Bear, Barrymore's, February 5, 2007

There are also some new old White Cowbell Oklahoma photos. Some of them best viewed at home rather than work, if you know what I mean.

White Cowbell Oklahoma at Barrymore's
White Cowbell Oklahoma, February 24, 2007

As it happens, Cowbell will be back in town October 29 at Mavericks.

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

The bear essentials

A while back I got a copy of Grizzly Bear's first album, the rerelease from Warp with a bonus disc of remixes. I remember thinking it was okay, but not to the point where I wanted to hang on to it. I also heard rapturous descriptions of the band's show at The Black Sheep Inn, so I decided to check them out when they came to town. Glad I did because in addition to a bevy of first-rate of openers, Grizzly Bear put on a magical set. They built up their reputation with extensive touring, and it shows in their superbly placed and paced performance.

Bear founder Ed Droste.



Daniel Rossen.



Christopher Bear gets down on the xylophone.



Wish I had a better picture of Christopher Taylor ... they'll just have to come back so I can snap another.



More Ed!



Recorder solo!



Ursine action!



The whole lot!



Best thing I've seen so far this year.

Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Buildings and house

You know you've had a good night when you see a great local band you're unfamiliar with, another of your local faves, and a headliner that more than lives up to its billing. (Extra bonus - their touring partners, who've also heard great things about, also rock as announced).

Crush Buildings - Eaaazzzz and James.



As the Poets Affirm's Gary Udle (and a shadowy Alex Cairncross).



Dirty Projectors are the lovechild of Bob Wiseman and Lora Logic, but without the saxophone. Dave Longstreth, left, is their musical director; on guitar is Amber Coffman.



As for Grizzly Bear, they were simply enchanting. Daniel Rossen kicked things off with a lovely tune.



Top marks for all involved ... except the guy who turned on the music as soon as GB left the stage, effectively depriving the crowd of an encore. Despite that, it's the early entry for show of the year.