Band: Beirut
Date: October 1, 2011
Location: The Fox Theater, Oakland, Ca
Preconceived Thoughts of the Band - My current roommate introduced me to them about 2 years ago with the track "Elephant Gun", and I became an instant fan. I loved the use of trumpets, french horns, trombones, and tubas. They have very unusual sounds which is made by their unusual use of instruments. My music management professor mentioned the band a couple of times during his lectures. I wouldn't consider their sound to be a platform for every band to copy, but it is a unique sound that makes them stand out.
Salutations! Wolf James Here.
I just want to inform you about some upcoming shows that I will or might attend. Hope to see you all there! =D
- September 23rd French Cassettes @ Fox and Glove, Sacramento
- French Cassettes is an upcoming band that I'm managing/consulting from San Francisco. Their EP is catchy. I can't wait to here them soon!
- September 23rd Two Door Cinema Club @ The Warfield, San Francisco
- The trio are from Ireland. Dance influenced with catchy guitar riffs. Their first album is critically acclaimed.
- October 1st – Beirut @ Fox Theater, Oakland
- Santa Fe, New Mexico band, known for their unique sounds and instrumentation. Newest album released in August.
- October 2nd – Toro y Moi @ Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
- Also known as Chazwick Bundick. Transitioned from chillwave/experimental to lo-fi/indie rock. Newest album released in February.
- October 2nd – Blink 182 @ Sleep Train Amphitheater, Sacramento
- Returning after a 4 year hiatus, they are now headlining on the Honda Civic Tour with My Chemical Romance and Matt and Kim. Their newest album Neighborhoods will be released September 27th. This is the concert I'm most excited about!!
- October 30th - Anamanaguchi @ Slim's, San Francisco
- Known for their chiptune with a punk rock edge. They are also featured and scored the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World soundtrack. Their newest album is Dawn Metropolis.
That's all for now. Subject to change of course! Next week I will do a concert review for Fleet Foxes and Maroon 5.
Onward!
-Wolf James-
PS. I might do an album review for blink-182's album Neighborhoods. keep an eye out!
