DP @ Wesleyan

I'm goin to see Dirty Projectors at Wesleyan today and you (probably) are not. Be jealous.

Turbo Fruits, The Beets - TONIGHT Wesleyan

I love free shows. Going with some really chill people to Eclectic again(hope i dont lose my ID) to see Turbo Fruits and The Beets. They are both very lively bands that really bring it for every show. Very excited to see them! Busy going to shows, Thurs, Fri, Sat...it's concert season! Have a good weekend yall!

http://www.myspace.com/turbofruits
http://www.myspace.com/thebeetsbeat

Best Coast Takes Over Wesleyan

I received word that Best Coast would be stopping by Wesleyan for a Thursday night gig (thanks pat). No one could go with me, so I decided to introduce Pete into the indie scene. Showed up around 11 and Wesleyans' own Apache Kid was rocking out to end their set. They were tight. Combined with guitars and synths, their lead singer was shouting and jumping around to moshing hipsters. This gave me ample time to say hi to Bethany Bob and Ali, also to grab the last remaining 7''.

Best Coast are chill people. Beth swayed back and fourth to each tune about heartache and never being accepted. Other songs, about chillin and smoking weed. Basically my life wrapped up in a neat little box. My favorite line of the night: 'I hate sleeping alooooone' off their fifth 7'' single. 'When I'm With You'. The live music had a lot less reverb then the recorded material giving Beth a more natural, sweet sounding voice. Her favorites to listen to include The Beach Boys and The Everly Brothers, which you can hear influencing Best Coast's 50's beachy vibe. They put their guitars down for one second before deciding to play a one song encore for the demanding students. After, I chatted with the group and got my vinyl signed. Beth and Ali decided to step outside with us for a smoke...we talked about our cats and what makes a good bowl. Would love to chill with you guys again when you come through CT.

It was too dark at Eclectic to take pics, and I'm sure there was no video taken. These three videos are from the night before at Mercury Lounge in NY.
I also left my ID at Eclectic, so if anyone reads this and can help me out in finding that...pleaseeee email me, berman1125@hotmail.com

Two Local Shows - Best Coast & The Babies

Woke up to texts and updates about two shows happening in the nutmeg state this weekend. Tonight the show is at Wesleyan. Eclectic is playing host to Best Coast and Wesleyan's own Apache Kid. Best Coast is made up of two people. Bethany and Bob.. and they are two of the coolest people on the planet. They love chilling with their cats, smoking, and watching Seinfeld. whaddya know, me too.  They also have infectious lofi beach blanket music from LA with alotta reverb. Would really love to see them live and chat with them. Here are all the links you need.
Best Coast Facebook Event

Wesleying

Eclectic
Best Coast Twitter
Best Coast Blog

On Sunday Titus Andronicus and The Babies are playing with local indie punk band My Heart To Joy. It's happening at Toad's Place Upstairs (Lillypad) in New Haven...10$ and doors are at 7. The Babies are must see music. Vivian girls frontwoman Cassie plus Wood's bassist Kevin and drummer Justin (Bossy) have formed a super group you could say and are showcasing their lovely beach pop tunes. Grab tix for the show here. CT Indie has more.