REVERBfest = Best. Fest. Ever.
Posted Oct. 7, 2007 at 7:06 pm by Brian J Barr
Grynch performing at REVERBfest. Photo by Brian J Barr.
Those words came to me via email from Shane Tutmarc, who performed at REVERBfest last night. I couldn't agree more. The fact that it's, umm, 7 p.m. and I'm just getting around to blogging this is proof of how much fun that goddamn festival was! Recovery is a bitch.
Beer! Bands! Ballard! It was a little chilly last night, sure, but that didn't keep the crowds away. The Sunset was packed, the Tractor was packed, Miro Tea was packed, and according to Aja, folks were standing on the tables at the Lock & Keel, it was that packed. First off, every act I saw was fantastic. Even Mike Dumovich's minor meltdown at Miro Tea was awesome in its own right. Fleet Foxes were sublime as always, Triumph of Lethargy's raucous banging was the perfect evening kick-off, and Grynch and D. Black coming together for a song at the Sunset...amazing.
As I told REVERBfest booker Kwab Copeland and Sunset owner Max Genereaux later in the night, the energy in Ballard was like a mini SXSW. Disparate sounds and drunks bleeding out onto the streets from the multiple venues. Everyone having a great time and smiling, hipsters slouched in clusters on the sidewalks between shows, some party boys having a bit too much fun, stumbling, yelling. In short, exactly what a festival should be. So, a big thank you to all the bands for performing so awesomely. But more importantly, thanks to all you wonderful local music fans for coming out. Wouldn't have been a success without you!
Topics: Reverb 2007
Comments
It was a great festival! Unfortunately, work deadlines kept me from staying the whole time, but I still had an awesome time.
Bumbershoot was great (I did all day every day), but it was great to see all local acts and the price was right.
I am excited for next year. My suggestions for next year: Friday Mile and Natalie Portman's Shaved Head.
And finally, my Reverb 2007 attended shows short list:
Siberian
The Kindness Kind
The Pharmacy
Hypatia Lake
Voyager One
Das Llamas
Eric K
Posted Oct. 7, 2007 at 8:34 pm by Eric KGREAT festival indeed! TIG was there in full effect. We're writing and editing as fast as we can and will share links to loads of show reviews and pictures from the fun night as fast as we have 'em.
We did post a review of Throw Me the Statue right away, including a video from the show, because they were SO AWESOME. You can check it out here:
http://threeimaginarygirls.com/REVERBthrowmethestatue07oct
Thanks again for an amazing display of the music talent we have right here in our town.
{And oh yea, I completely second the nomination for NPSH.}
Posted Oct. 7, 2007 at 10:15 pm by imaginary dana