Here’s what I know.  The band is from Denver.  On December 18th, they will be releasing their new album at Hi-Dive.  I listened to Glory and there are two songs I’m interested in.

Ambulance – light, marching and fun. (listen)

Heavy Hands – tap your foot.  Clap.  Fist pump.  That’s the motion.  Maybe a little running in place?

I like the band.  Don’t love them.  Could see why others would.  They’re musically pleasing and sport interesting lyricism.  Will try to make the release.  Hoping to be impressed.

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Yesterday I made a climbing short.  For the audio I used a song I recently downloaded by Neon Indian.  Many hours later, after work, I went to the Neon Indian Myspace page and saw they were playing at Larimer Lounge in Denver.  I made plans to attend.  Then, I had a glass of Maker’s Mark, got lazy, put on Spartakus (hulu) and, finally, went to bed — lame. [..]

Cabin is a band that I fell in love with after seeing them live at a little listening room in the Lower East side  called Rockwood Music Hall.  I had just got out of work.  It was a Tuesday in April I think.  Probably was since I was feeling so angst.

Cabin is from Louisville, KY.  For those who haven’t been there, Louisville is an amazing place to settle down. Great music.  Bourbon.  Kentucky Derby. Nuff said.  They play rock music.

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When I woke up this morning, I wanted to check out this band again.  I didn’t know what to expect.  Well, it seems that they took a break from touring and recorded a record.  As of October 15, they’re just wrapping up mixing and mastering their new record.  Rumored is a tour, as well. Maybe we’ll be lucky enough have them come through Colorado.  Stay posted!

Recommended songs – I Was Here, Dance With Me.

NOTE – I will be putting down this band.  If you are into them, I apologize.

I still get ToddPNYC emails.  ToddP is the top NYC underground promoter and organizer, puting on most of his shows at various lofts and speakeasies in East Brooklyn.  Many New York bands got their start through ToddP, including Matt & Kim, Lightning Bolt and the Black Lips, just to name a few.  However, when I opened my email yesterday and saw the Vivian Girls playing another ToddP show it almost made me ill.

The Vivian Girls are a trio of twenty something Brooklyn locals.  Recently, they have outgrown their local scene and have toured the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Puerto Rico, which is why I’m writing this for you all.

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Before I left Brooklyn for Boulder, I saw Vivian Girls at a ToddP show.  I was excited to see them, because of all the hype — and all girl bands rock.  But, once they took the stage I felt let down, like when an older sister tells you she’ll buy you and your friends a 30 rack of Budweiser for the post prom party at the cool kids house, but never does

First, they are not good musicians.  To me, being a good musician is not a prerequisite.  Matt & Kim is a perfect example of a band that’s not musically talented, but stills wails, which brings me to my next point.  As far as energy, they just don’t have it.  They stand up there, trying to play their instruments, trying to sing, just standing there.  It’s like being on a date with a spoiled, rich girl who can’t wait to leave.  Finally, their songs are simple, simple, simple.  Again, if they possessed raw energy it wouldn’t be a big deal.

I write this because I feel it’s important that people know the truth as this band rises to the top of the charts and start touring near towns near you.  My advice?  Don’t spend a single penny on this band.

On November 4, 2009 BackForty Presents brought our first performer into town for the inaugural House Concert.  Andy Arch, aka Tom Thumb, stopped by to perform an exclusive acoustic set for the tiny handful who were lucky enough to fit into and pack our small condo/venue.   And yes, we promise to not only provide more intimate shows down the road, but we’ll also capture much better footage to document this rooted movement. [..]

Detroit is known first and foremost for it’s high crime rate, dying car industry and it’s former, out-of-control, crooked mayor.  But…there’s a lot more going on in Detroit Rock City. [..]