Atlanta Got Burnt

So, last week we played the big Stomp & Stammer anniversary party. It was a lot of fun. Despite the fact that we hadn't played a show in a while, I think we did ok. Chandler has these drum pads setup now so he can trigger a sampler we have loaded with all kinds of different sound textures. The drummer from Peter Bjorn & John does something very similar. When I first saw what he could do with it in our practice space I became really excited at the thought of how we could expand our live sound using it. It worked like a charm the first time around. The other bands were great that night too. The Selmanaires were really vibing and played a fantastic set. Deerhunter had some equipment issues, but still sounded great I thought. Their whole aesthetic with the lights and presentation is just really tight. Bradford told me backstage this could possibly be one of their final Atlanta shows. I really hope not. Black Lips were awesome as usual. They get doused with so much beer I don't see how they keep from getting electrocuted. Overall it was a great night at a sold out Variety Playhouse... and despite what some people may think of him, you have to hand it to Jeff Clark for putting out a magazine that everyone in the music scene around here picks up and reads on a monthly basis. You either love or hate his brutal honesty, but you still read it regardless. Props to him and Alex from OK Productions

for putting on such a great night of local music.

edit: Some great pics from that night can be found @ Ohmpark