Hope everyone enjoyed their weekends either here in the Bus or at Rothbury (or anywhere for that matter). Speaking of summer festivals, the 8th Annual Forcastle Festival is taking place in Louisville KY this weekend. There are so many music fests every summer, and I feel as if they’re only getting better each year. Below is a sampling of a few bands that will be playing this weekend. I’m jealous of any of you lucky enough to go…
Annuals – This Raliegh NC sixtet released their sophomore album Such Fun, which has a sunny indie pop sound, last fall. Annuals have received much attention from music mags and blogs, and have made an appearance on Conan.
Maps & Atlases – Chicago group formed in 04′ and have released two EP’s and an LP. The most recent being You And Me And The Mountain. If you can’t see them this weekend in Louisville, dont miss their C-Bus show with Princeton and RA RA RIOT in Sep.
Man Man – Phily’s experimental group has been labeled viking-vaudville and gypsy jazz. They gained notoriety when opening for Modest Mouse in ‘07. They put on a great show with costumes and a different sound. I couldnt get hold of an album so check out their MySpace. Or, you can head to The Summit tomorrow night July 10 and see them before the head down south.
Gringo Star – Atlanta group has been on tour promoting their their debut album Y’ALL. “This Atlanta, Georgia foursome add layers of rural lilt to their Brit-ish pop, garagey grit to others, while sneaking out slight-psych guitar blasts and gang yalps when least expected. If not the wheel rebooted, their self-titled full-length on My Anxious Mouth is stunningly seasoned for a debut.” CMJ.com
Gringo Star – Star Up and Down
Also, bands that I know you’ve heard of that will be playing Forecastle include: Avett Brothers, Black Crowes, The Black Keys, Dead Confederate and The Whigs.
Sorry the maps & atlases track is not working, we’ve tried two different times…