Danielson - Idiot Boksen

Hi-Dive 11.08.08

Fools - The Dodos ... from Monday

Man Man was the previous night and I didn't give much thought to this show or what to expect. Very surprising two piece ... there was a third guy on occasion. Their live show reproduces the full sound of their album, despite only being a pair. This is my favorite new band. A nice mix of the blues and rock-n-roll with a contemporary edge. Meric Long does the best sing, play guitar and dance while staying seated routine I've ever seen. He could easily carry a crowd on his own. Logan Kroeber's drum work is the perfect complement to Long's singing/songwriting and makes what could be a solid solo act and solid band.

The Dodos - Pics

Footage: The Dodos at the Hi-Dive (song: The Seasons)

We've been to some good shows so far this year, but this one was probably the best. Check it out:

videos - Fleet Foxes/Blitzen Trapper

Mykonos - Fleet Foxes



Devils A-Go-Go - Blitzen Trapper



Blitzen Trapper played some cool new songs that I didn't get on video. Not seeing any info on the internet about upcoming B Trapper releases...

Great show! See VPatty's review below.

pics - Blitzen Trapper (Denver Hi-Dive 04.14.08)

pics - Fleet Foxes (Denver Hi-Dive show 04.14.08))

Evangelicals - Skeleton Man (live from last night)

The girls on stage were from the crowd. The accordion player was from the main act - the Headlights.

Evangelicals at the Hi-Dive

Why the Evangelicals were the opening band is beyond me. Both times I've seen them they've outperformed the headliner. Their live show has a looseness that compliments their tight studio sound. Loud, balanced and energetic - cut short by the restraints of being an opener.

Papercuts & Beach House

Good show last weekend at the Hi-Dive. The Papercuts performed several songs I hadn't heard before - new songs I'd guess - most of which I liked. The dude from Beach House played the organ with them. Last time they played in Denver he wasn't around and I preferred their sound without him. His organ playing was heavy and drawn out, regularly dominating the Papercuts simple sound. Beach House was consistent with their albums - they sound best to me as a background and not as a feature.






Papercuts - John Brown




Beach House - Apple Orchard

Mountain Goats - Wild Sage

From Tuesday's show at the Hi-Dive

*** Bowerbirds * The Ticonderoga ***

The Bowerbirds/Mountain Goats show sold out last night at the Hi-Dive. Haven't seen that before. Both bands put on a good show despite the talkative crowd. Probably post a Mountain Goats video later.



thanks 1190/Dan for the free tix!

matthew dear - deserter

from Asa Breed

matthew dear - hi-dive 10.12.07

Matthew Dear's got a great voice with style and mannerisms that are reminiscent of Bowie and Beck. A charismatic performer - even with his eyes-closed style of singing. The downside was the performance was heavily reliant on a laptop and pre-recorded loops. yeah, it's electronic pop, but the live and prepackaged union here wasn't always clean.

I would still recommend the show ... Asa Breed's a great album.

The Besnard Lakes: the opposite of a Disaster

The Besnard Lakes are the Dark Horse (2007) is a good album, and their Denver show was good — unassumingly heart-felt and technically sound.

Clay adds:




A show that substantiated an exceptional album.

dirty projectors (video)

From Tuesday's show at the Hi-Dive -



definitely pleasurable (see "Them's a Dirty" for VP's written review.)

dirty projectors (pics)

Papercuts - pics

The Hi-Dive - 08.14.07

Wild Mountain Nation

Here's another video from Tuesday's Blitzen Trapper show:



Solid performers/musicians. They'll be back in Denver at the Hi-Dive 9-22. Hand gesturing at its finest!

Miss Spiritual Tramp